tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24596628611499653802024-03-18T00:03:03.014-07:00Abounding LifeEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449945461957488894noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459662861149965380.post-60955014697655924442011-04-15T10:28:00.000-07:002011-04-15T10:28:51.318-07:00I'm here with a gorgeous giftHi everyone! Hope life has been awesome toward you since I've last been around. Thank you for your patience and kind emails asking what's up with the long silences over here. Well, the truth is that since I got back from Michigan, I've been deeply involved with an ongoing and rather intense project (work kind of stuff.... boring and frustrating). I had hoped to post earlier this week, but someone decided to work from home all week which means no computer for me. More delay and well, you get the idea.<br />
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Sooooo, on a much happier note, I finally have an opportunity to show you what I received a couple of weeks ago from a very talented and generous soul who sent me my Pay If Forward Gift. I was so excited to get this.... truly the spirit of Christmas as a small child. I had no idea what it would be, but I knew it would be awesome. The heart behind this gift is Danielle over at <a href="http://daniellesserendipity.blogspot.com/">My Blessed Serendipity Life.</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ISZjuRX_VZg/Tah96W6LQJI/AAAAAAAAA_s/NIgPaE5G_P8/s1600/IMG_4757.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ISZjuRX_VZg/Tah96W6LQJI/AAAAAAAAA_s/NIgPaE5G_P8/s400/IMG_4757.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's the perfect necklace for me! I just love it! As I told Danielle, if I had all of the necklaces to choose from, this is exactly the one I would choose. Did you notice the small heart dangling from the bottom of the charm with the words "spread love" over lace.... love that!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qTZucStlTJo/Tah-C_3W19I/AAAAAAAAA_w/oXXsMvutIWY/s1600/IMG_4762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qTZucStlTJo/Tah-C_3W19I/AAAAAAAAA_w/oXXsMvutIWY/s400/IMG_4762.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Thank you Danielle! I truly am loving this beauty and even more knowing that you made this work of art. Ya'll go over and say hi to Danielle and be sure to tell her what an awesome creation she made, ok? Hopefully I can soon get things more uh, organized and back on track over here and have some time to go a visitin' over at your place. It's on my calendar... somewhere amongst all the other behind stuff gotta do <s>now should have done already.</s> ya'll pray for me..... ;)) Have a most awesome weekend, see you soon. xoxo,<br />
EllenEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449945461957488894noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459662861149965380.post-70814293334749112202011-04-08T11:23:00.000-07:002011-04-08T11:23:26.414-07:00Amazing storeWhile I was in Michigan for little Sophia's birth, I made a quick trip over to Marshall, MI to visit the children's clothing boutique there. Directly across the street from the children's boutique is the most amazing antique store called "Amazing Grace". I have been there several times and every time I just drool over all the amazing stuff in there. Wanna see?<br />
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Hope you all have great success in your treasure hunting this weekend, can't wait to see what you find!<br />
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xoxo,<br />
EllenEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449945461957488894noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459662861149965380.post-53759238399351423192011-03-30T08:04:00.000-07:002011-03-30T08:04:08.890-07:00Hello World!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi Everyone!! I finally have a minute to introduce you to my newest Baby Love Two! Our little pink bundle of precious baby love finally made her arrival on March 16th. Here's our little Sophia Ellen,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0d4g2-2sivo/TZNCmNNfHQI/AAAAAAAAA_A/Br7Qd7dGnp4/s1600/SophiaEllenhospitalwave.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0d4g2-2sivo/TZNCmNNfHQI/AAAAAAAAA_A/Br7Qd7dGnp4/s400/SophiaEllenhospitalwave.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Yes, my Baby Girl and Favor'est Son in law blessed me with the honor of naming little Sophia with my name. And yes, I did tear up as any joyful Nana would. Little Sophia was almost born in the backseat of her parents car which would had been just like her Nana being born in the back of the car! She took her time in getting here, but when she was ready, wow! A few pushes later, and here she was. Perfect, healthy and just beautiful. Mama and Daddy are just over the moon and can't stop smiling as they exude pure joy.<br />
Sophia is tiny and oh so quiet. Her birth weight was 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Doesn't she look even smaller with her Daddy's hands around her? Baby Love One, Jackson, is not so sure about his new little sister as he told his parents to "put back" and "stop it" with Baby Love Two. Whada' ya' expect from our little Baby Love? ;))<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The family has adjusted very well and all are doing great. Little Sophia is moving right along on her growth chart and even Baby Love One is adjusting to having her around. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our visit with them was of course, entirely to short, but I'm thankful to have been there with them to adore and love on them all. Welcome to our Family Baby Love Sophia!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nana</div>Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449945461957488894noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459662861149965380.post-43059367102706498522011-03-16T13:12:00.000-07:002011-03-16T18:17:25.589-07:00We have a Giveaway Winner!!Hi Girls!! so hope that you all are having a great day. I'm writing from the hospital where Baby Mama & her baby girl are doing well Details later with pictures.<br />
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I wish that I could give something to each of you, but well, you know how that goes. So on with the winners name!! the name is, Jane at Janes junk!<br />
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Congratulations, Jane !!!! Yay! The Giveaway is yours! I so hope that you enjoy it! I will have to wait until I get back to Tennessee to mail it to you, but consider it on its way to you! Soon, you'll be able to serve tea for your friends in this beautiful teapot!! Woo-hoo!!<br />
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That's a wrap, ya'll. I have to scoot off of here and get about the business of Nana. Thanks everyone, have a great day!<br />
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xoxo,<br />
EllenEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449945461957488894noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459662861149965380.post-72623966161658817172011-03-14T10:31:00.000-07:002011-03-14T10:32:30.922-07:00It's a milestone Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had this post ready for several days now, but am adding a bit of news to it as we have had excitement over the weekend. My Baby Girl has been in labor since Friday night. She left the hospital under doctors care and was at 3-4 centimeters along. She has a doctors appointment today and I'm waiting to find out when the doctor is going to induce labor. So either tonight or early tomorrow, I'm outta' here for Baby Loves' birth that will be scheduled for either Tuesday or Wednesday!!! Praise God!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GXGnEohuU75SBpt-Y4V5SIrzkztfTPH9qJoKYxwsjipj2341OiiuN3uF-XVYG_LeaVYM0qSfbz-i0ILL_YpY-XBDuAjmrvrkh-moi_ywZHPDbr2OexyH0WUmRN678c30fDRapLKV16M/s1600/IMG_4519.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GXGnEohuU75SBpt-Y4V5SIrzkztfTPH9qJoKYxwsjipj2341OiiuN3uF-XVYG_LeaVYM0qSfbz-i0ILL_YpY-XBDuAjmrvrkh-moi_ywZHPDbr2OexyH0WUmRN678c30fDRapLKV16M/s400/IMG_4519.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Before I do, however, I did promise a little celebration because you really are special to me. If it was not for all of you who take the time to pass through here everyday, well, what's the point of having a blog. I have met so many amazing, creative, thoughtful and personality plus people since I started blogging. You all make life so much more interesting to say the least. To celebrate reaching 100 people who have signed the Wall of the Beautiful and Chic, I'm giving away a little something.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMcOIzyzZAe8wAGK_wdoPxuStF8eXp0CiFOXHs6DdVlhZU68EJpopgsMOI3ZhRi0hslUm-KEbfW4eLSdNrFOj-jGWDuzR__JXpxt_8HJKA6wy6NsERweNm-kQYNCu9qMNOn03z8SI_EA/s1600/wwgift.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMcOIzyzZAe8wAGK_wdoPxuStF8eXp0CiFOXHs6DdVlhZU68EJpopgsMOI3ZhRi0hslUm-KEbfW4eLSdNrFOj-jGWDuzR__JXpxt_8HJKA6wy6NsERweNm-kQYNCu9qMNOn03z8SI_EA/s400/wwgift.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The giveaway includes the teapot which is from the Flea Market Collection of Home Essentials, the Willow Tree picture frame and a little plate with its own stand, which reads, "We get by with a little help from our friends".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFqHws1-hgWPjZQGJ8lZqYmVuVX1QftAXzvGLhhEJ5Ca8tzGYeXR6TmaG-7mLNO9COxV2BnYYlXEiFR3NYWQvI7wLLorK0R_I0cWLo6SzxsrThwEkXy5hzMrA0SE8dELjZvD4DZIHNvk/s1600/wwgiftgoldheart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFqHws1-hgWPjZQGJ8lZqYmVuVX1QftAXzvGLhhEJ5Ca8tzGYeXR6TmaG-7mLNO9COxV2BnYYlXEiFR3NYWQvI7wLLorK0R_I0cWLo6SzxsrThwEkXy5hzMrA0SE8dELjZvD4DZIHNvk/s400/wwgiftgoldheart.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's been a journey getting here. So often I've asked myself, what's the point. Then along comes the most unexpected comment of whom the writer of the comment directly encourages me to keep going - and I never told anyone about my doubts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_mzxxcGluUeqVen2n3HQP21AAHrL_2W9TT3RHw8hLzsHoMigeLnfzbsZUU1LSMCNd3j7ynDj0wSDHqBjVAb-Zcjh5yRhn9raiKeD1kOfpjFWLjGqYpL8rYhDsOeJiQdFvZIqJCEW0uE/s1600/wwgiftplateupclose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_mzxxcGluUeqVen2n3HQP21AAHrL_2W9TT3RHw8hLzsHoMigeLnfzbsZUU1LSMCNd3j7ynDj0wSDHqBjVAb-Zcjh5yRhn9raiKeD1kOfpjFWLjGqYpL8rYhDsOeJiQdFvZIqJCEW0uE/s400/wwgiftplateupclose.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So when I found this plate, I knew I had to include it as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To participate in the Giveaway is really easy. Leave a comment to throw your name in the hat for the drawing as I will be drawing a name on Wednesday March 16th. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvcId0BT70aLEmVmD1Q8DXkO8-aLpdUkFGp6x_hcAcR37aVtX63_yeQB1xJTnojfQ1fmrofNQ3geN0uCT5uEXTBGokO0_WIrBzGak6R31hB-mYGuWAtFzMZ7VmzmNdZWTLikbo-gc8jRE/s1600/wwgiftteafloralupclose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvcId0BT70aLEmVmD1Q8DXkO8-aLpdUkFGp6x_hcAcR37aVtX63_yeQB1xJTnojfQ1fmrofNQ3geN0uCT5uEXTBGokO0_WIrBzGak6R31hB-mYGuWAtFzMZ7VmzmNdZWTLikbo-gc8jRE/s320/wwgiftteafloralupclose.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I won't twist your arm to follow, but if you do add your name to the Wall as a new follower, that'll get you the bonus of your name in the hat twice. If you blog about the Giveaway, well that'll get your name in the hat again as well. Because I've got <s>a mountain to move , I'm going to be out of state </s>, a few things to do, like cuddle Baby Love One & Two, I kindly ask that you comment for all of the above so I know who and how many times to add your name to the hat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Good Morning to all! I hope that everyone is having a good day. I don't know about you, but my heart is rather heavy this morning with the news of Japan and the potential threat to Hawaii and our West Coast. So please bear with me. I'm distracted in my thoughts as my heart is with those in this situation. Let's not forget to pray for them.<br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S2vdCG0zvuM/TXo5HxllhII/AAAAAAAAA-U/PqypIstVHTY/s1600/th_Party_Time.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S2vdCG0zvuM/TXo5HxllhII/AAAAAAAAA-U/PqypIstVHTY/s200/th_Party_Time.jpg" width="200" /></a>Thank you to ALL of you who visited me in this past week and especially thank those of you who slowed down long enough to leave your most amazing, funny and encouraging comments!! I really appreciate you letting me know you were here! A special shout of thanks to those of you who signed the Wall of the Beautiful and Chic who are now following me on this journey of life. Thank you! In celebration of reaching 100, I have a giveaway that will start on Monday so you'll have to tune back in for that Celebration!<br />
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I also want to thank Denise at <a href="http://pinkpostcard.blogspot.com/2011/03/transformations-and-treasures-no-6-and.html">The Pink Postcard</a> for featuring my bed this week! I introduced you to her in last Friday's Faith & Friends episode and was pleasantly surprised by her choice of featuring my <a href="http://aboundinglife.blogspot.com/2011/03/bed-if-finally-made.html">bed make over</a>!! Every week she host the <a href="http://pinkpostcard.blogspot.com/2011/03/transformations-and-treasures-no-6-and.html">Transformations & Treasures</a> linky party. If you've not been there to link in or visit, you have gotta go. There's some pretty amazing stuff over there!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ysrq0Eakgjh3gI-nDP8LoaDKeEiRk3LtWMwIPo6ZjgQOZtTrlw0ASgMbuC4Mb7JyRxf_0-ATSAo5AOjGeCZfMqUXVEhDmNe8bTV7PsHqBNqQrX4FNhbZpJ0K5X1eQaeqxzEdoD4khDI/s1600/IMG_4056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ysrq0Eakgjh3gI-nDP8LoaDKeEiRk3LtWMwIPo6ZjgQOZtTrlw0ASgMbuC4Mb7JyRxf_0-ATSAo5AOjGeCZfMqUXVEhDmNe8bTV7PsHqBNqQrX4FNhbZpJ0K5X1eQaeqxzEdoD4khDI/s320/IMG_4056.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Someone else to be sure to visit and say hello to, is Laura Lynn over at <a href="http://montydob.blogspot.com/">Enjoying the Simple Things.</a> Yes, I've talked a few other times about Laura Lynn, but if you've not been there or haven't been lately, you are really missing out. You have to read what she wrote <a href="http://montydob.blogspot.com/2011/03/wednesday-quotes-on-enduring-lifes.html">yesterday</a> (Wednesday quotes on enduring life's trials). Her writing talent will take you right into the moment she is writing about with such detailed visuals. She writes with and about substance and integrity with such a pure heart. After reading her post yesterday, I was literally in tears. You'll have to read for yourself. It was THAT great!<br />
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Someone else to go and say hello to, is Sherrie over at <a href="http://avintageaffaire.com/">Vintage Affaire</a>. She has a love of vintage things and has the lovely blog to prove it. Her blog has lots of pictures with her vintage finds that she picks up from a variety of places. She's like so many of us, loves the "junk" stores. She set a beautiful table earlier this week with her stunning finds. You'll swoon over it, really!<br />
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<img alt="arborhouse button3" border="0" src="http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af346/arborhouse/button3-1.jpg" /> For more chippy paint and vintage treasures, you'll not be disappointed over at Alaina's house, <a href="http://arborhouselane.blogspot.com/">Arbor House Lane</a>. Her home is comfy and well loved with things from yesteryear. Lots of chippy, happy paint, creative ideas and a few how-to's abound over at her house. She generously throws open her door and welcomes you in!<br />
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While your out and about, stop in and say hi to Bonnie, <a href="http://romanceunderthestars.blogspot.com/">The Hopeless Romantic</a>. Her blog title very accurately sums up her homes' look. She has wit & humor that flows throughout her personality. Her home is hopelessly romantic with it's shabby chic look, ruffles, pink and if you love cherubs, she has that too. I don't know how she did it with a house full of guys, but Girl Power to her shabby chic home!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQMHskdJ8-XTY6XWl17b8-tt9H_Mi7q5WRQGq2yKZqW3FD1gTsELbliXs0RAjxUng2RDh5BqgtYWnDyRjFbpugrySZE1sxfcHTK9jUDQZoy7dg5qKzkipu8CNrQnhqHYJqrhNwxUYH3No/s1600/a2q+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQMHskdJ8-XTY6XWl17b8-tt9H_Mi7q5WRQGq2yKZqW3FD1gTsELbliXs0RAjxUng2RDh5BqgtYWnDyRjFbpugrySZE1sxfcHTK9jUDQZoy7dg5qKzkipu8CNrQnhqHYJqrhNwxUYH3No/s320/a2q+copy.jpg" width="232" /></a></div>One more thing. Earlier this week Danielle at <a href="http://daniellesserendipity.blogspot.com/">My Blessed Serendipity Life</a> answered the call to join in the Pay If Forward Challenge. When I read about it in Danielles' posting, I signed up to join in. I really love and am excited to be a part of something bigger than myself in Paying It Forward. It's a challenge. Really something we should make a part of our daily lives anyway. Not to receive anything back. Not to receive attention or credit. <i>Unselfish love, simple as that</i>. I love that, don't you? I am making this challenge to all who read my blog, but the FIRST FIVE PEOPLE <u>who comment on my blog to accept the Pay It Forward Challenge, </u>will receive a handmade gift from me. In return, you must FIRST write a blog post explaining <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">Pay It Forward 2011. </span>Then you in turn, send out a handmade gift to the first 5 visitors who leave a comment.<br />
It's like ripples in the water, the love is spread & spread & spreads more by paying it forward. Who wouldn't want to be a part of the rippling effects of love?<br />
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So, even though 5 committed people need to comment that they accept the challenge, it doesn't mean you can't leave a comment just to say hi. 'Cause I love hearing from you and going a' vistin' over at your place too.<br />
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Well, that's a wrap for today. I hope to hear from all of you and see you again soon. Don't forget to come back Monday and be a part of the 100 Celebration! Have a great weekend. Love to you all!<br />
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xoxo,<br />
Ellen<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449945461957488894noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459662861149965380.post-8826109606568962162011-03-10T06:58:00.000-08:002011-03-10T06:58:12.375-08:00Happy Anniversary to Baby Girl & Favor'est Son in lawToday marks a big milestone in the lives of my Baby Girl and my most Favor'est Son <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">in law</span>.<br />
It's their 6th wedding anniversary!!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YmEypXVzh5M/TXjhHjU05LI/AAAAAAAAA-A/OkgxFwbUuHw/s1600/moedustinfullview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YmEypXVzh5M/TXjhHjU05LI/AAAAAAAAA-A/OkgxFwbUuHw/s400/moedustinfullview.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As Baby Girls' Mama, I can hardly believe it ! Baby Girl and my most Favor'est Son <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">in law</span> are the most precious couple I know. Six years ago today, they joined their lives and have blended together beautifully. They have achieved many milestones in just these short six years. Some of which is, they both have their Degrees, bought their first home a few years ago after moving from NC to MI (courtesy of the Marines), had Baby Love and are due any day with Baby Love Two.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi8t7NQOxMhTsOMOLe_ARpRSnAl7-o4T3fJ6tVNj-iQnsOjZp1_Q-iE6hQChjVtu-CC5wTq_XLY25J7tRWGKWKviuCcxlThAuf2jRL-fngDHVRLDJAO_asT2gaGeriidrpNN5QM9H8rJ8/s1600/moedustincloseup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi8t7NQOxMhTsOMOLe_ARpRSnAl7-o4T3fJ6tVNj-iQnsOjZp1_Q-iE6hQChjVtu-CC5wTq_XLY25J7tRWGKWKviuCcxlThAuf2jRL-fngDHVRLDJAO_asT2gaGeriidrpNN5QM9H8rJ8/s400/moedustincloseup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It has been nothing short than wonderful and amazing to watch these two grow in their marriage and lives. They are truly an example of what faithful, committed love should be and reap the fruit thereof. They learned early on how to respect and regard each other with kindness and mercy. I praise Daddy for answering this Mamas' prayers from way back when Baby Girl was a pre-teen, in regard to her future husband. Everything I prayed for, my Favor'est Son <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">in law</span> was and is. They have been and are growing to be. Favor'est Son <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">in law</span> lives out what a Man should be in loving and caring for his wife and family. Baby Girl lives out what a Woman should be in adoring and regarding her Husband. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pvatJPSS8Io/TXjhHy2Mr4I/AAAAAAAAA-E/Hpsw1qha1Cg/s1600/moedustinjackson5thann.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pvatJPSS8Io/TXjhHy2Mr4I/AAAAAAAAA-E/Hpsw1qha1Cg/s400/moedustinjackson5thann.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Together they have made a life that would literally take your breath away in awe. It was not all easy, but they worked together through the hard times and have come out on the other side as much better people and a stronger couple for it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6_O3lsuVYXelLKHVFVxpnLzhxEcpN8-0WyfkapOBhswgEIhdH1eIZ_q9z-OFLHkaIKc9WtVbf9Zs9NX_0AHVno6ZGnodhOJTjLiaTRuKHQRkFbLynShPFNhHkxCWTEQFfwBw_-SsK0EY/s1600/Hergert+019+B%2526W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6_O3lsuVYXelLKHVFVxpnLzhxEcpN8-0WyfkapOBhswgEIhdH1eIZ_q9z-OFLHkaIKc9WtVbf9Zs9NX_0AHVno6ZGnodhOJTjLiaTRuKHQRkFbLynShPFNhHkxCWTEQFfwBw_-SsK0EY/s400/Hergert+019+B%2526W.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I truly give thanks to Daddy for this precious couple, precious family. May the love they have only grow deeper and more fruitful for the next 60 years as Daddy continues to pour out His rich blessings into their lives.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">linking to <a href="http://sassysites.blogspot.com/">Trash to Treasures</a>, <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Nifty Thrifty</a>, <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/">Faded Charm</a>, <a href="http://pinkpostcard.blogspot.com/2011/03/transformations-and-treasures-no-6-and.html#comments">Transformations & Treasures</a>, <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/">Wow Us Wednesdays</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449945461957488894noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459662861149965380.post-60242359064266877432011-03-04T08:10:00.000-08:002011-03-04T08:33:56.678-08:00Faith and Friends Friday, 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcZ8_pmAjmRbPi9nBCQtFqK1rGfhQbzdfK1NaGorUO5UkduzooSi-ALVOVrhILHY-cvtt9cRM9sddth3SRx-qszK5TCDqPLc9mI-6Hl6MzqkGq8toLHo0kL8tmYi4mm1iSbMeKkBQF5m0/s1600/62004ymz6j4t3a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcZ8_pmAjmRbPi9nBCQtFqK1rGfhQbzdfK1NaGorUO5UkduzooSi-ALVOVrhILHY-cvtt9cRM9sddth3SRx-qszK5TCDqPLc9mI-6Hl6MzqkGq8toLHo0kL8tmYi4mm1iSbMeKkBQF5m0/s400/62004ymz6j4t3a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=90">Dino De Luca's portfolio</a>)</span><br />
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Now, I'd like to introduce you to Tete who recently gave me an <a href="http://tete-beyondthegardengate.blogspot.com/2011/02/award.html">award</a> of which I am most gratefully humble for her choosing me to pass it onto.<br />
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It's an <a href="http://tete-beyondthegardengate.blogspot.com/2011/02/award.html">award</a> for bloggers who are not ashamed to post about praying, faith and are the first ones to leave kind words and prayers for those in need. About shining your light without boasting, for being a prayer buddy without asking, for going the extra mile to hug someone with your words, those who inspire faith, hope and love in their posts.<br />
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Hence, the gratitude and humility for receiving such an honorable award. Thank you Tete for your kindness and thoughtfulness in choosing me. Back at you, Girl! There are no rules to this award, other than to pass it onto others who inspire by faith in their blogs. Immediately a few people came to my mind.<br />
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Karen at <a href="http://glassofsweettea.blogspot.com/">Glass of Sweet Tea</a>, Danielle at <a href="http://daniellesserendipity.blogspot.com/">My Blessed Serendipity Life</a>, and Sandy at <a href="http://farmhousechicks.blogspot.com/">Farmhouse Chicks</a>.<br />
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Tete is the blog author of <a href="http://tete-beyondthegardengate.blogspot.com/">Beyond the Garden Gate</a>. She is the daughter of a Baptist preachin' man and married to the son of a Wesleyan preachin' man. She has a fantastic blog filled with humor, insight, personality and just an all around uplifting place to visit. Almost daily there is something posted at her place that will make you smile, giggle and out right laugh about. Like the rest of us, she too is working on beautifying her home. If you've not been to visit her, you gotta go meet her!<br />
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This week I'm talking about these afore mentioned Girls and would like to also introduce you to a few other Girls whom you may not have yet met that I've had the privilege of meeting recently. Again, in no certain order, first is Jane at <a href="http://janesjunkandtreasures.blogspot.com/">Jane's Junk and Treasures</a>. Talk about innovative! This Girl has it going on in that department! Her beautiful home is decorated with the vintage treasures that'll she has on display in a way that each piece can be appreciated and make sense- not to forget, added humor to the decor as in her chicken coop. Yep, she also has chickens! Say hi to Sweet Pea & Pearl for me, ok Jane?!<br />
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Next is Ann over <a href="http://onsuttonplace.blogspot.com/">On Sutton Place</a>. Ann's blog has some fantastic floral pictures happening lately! She is keeping us current on the home trends while giving a view into some of her rooms in her beautiful home. This Girl knows how to create a table scape and you should see how she has her decorative plates arranged in her dining room, oh and let's not forget the toile on those fabulous lampshades! Creative, crafty and just well put together.<br />
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Last, but certainly not least, is Denise at <a href="http://pinkpostcard.blogspot.com/">The Pink Postcard</a>. Denise has a beautiful home too. Currently, she is remodeling her bathroom and you have to see her inspiration picture. Swoon!! She has an artful way of creating vignettes using treasured old with new stuff & it looks great. She is handy with tools and a sewing machine. Which means, the Girl is creative and can produce some very ideal re-purposed stuff, like her gun rack. Don't ask, just go see for yourself. If you're looking for a new linky party, she's the Hostess of <a href="http://pinkpostcard.blogspot.com/2011/03/transformations-and-treasures-no-5.html">Transformations and Treasures</a>, much fun to be had at her party!<br />
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Alrighty then! Now you have a list of Girls to go say hi to, so off you go!! Have a fantastic weekend ya'll!! Come back and see me soon!<br />
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</span>Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449945461957488894noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459662861149965380.post-32216104185388125872011-03-02T09:13:00.000-08:002011-03-04T19:51:20.988-08:00The bed is finally made!Yes, I have <i>finally </i>finished making my bed so to speak. It took several days in between everything else I have going on. BUT, it - is - done! I can finally put my bed to bed, sorry I couldn't resist that! Ok, here it was before the make over:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CVxrR8bB6DQ/TW526ULYHCI/AAAAAAAAA7A/6tKlvVRd8zI/s1600/footboardupclose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CVxrR8bB6DQ/TW526ULYHCI/AAAAAAAAA7A/6tKlvVRd8zI/s400/footboardupclose.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really wanted the detail of the wood frame to be added to the bed. You won't believe what this "frame" was in it's previous life... a <b>coffee table</b>! Yep, that's right, a coffee table. You should have heard the comment from my friend who gave me the table. She was just a tad bit astounded that the trusty table she gave me was now a bed frame! However, at the time she pass it off to me, she clearly had more faith in my carpentry skills than I did, because she said, "I know you can do something with this." I was not so sure, but took it anyway....So here it is after I tore the table apart and fired up the table saw to "stretch" it out to fit the bed. Needless to say, my friend asked <u>several</u> times, "you did <i><b>what</b> </i>with the coffee table?"I am relived to announce that she is happy with the outcome of her <i>former</i> coffee table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitmEIb-Sa5kZ5R-oJ_PmEvU1YkobvWZfTfs6xmC7HCVuCbTdOBqOOdzbS6WJAGMJAG3GDLflYHAzdU_8vSjgyw4cmJRhnR5Yi3re-Kbbl3G-mC_7NSG5jUlVYKTSfxq-yheZ0zvfk5fgw/s1600/IMG_4352.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitmEIb-Sa5kZ5R-oJ_PmEvU1YkobvWZfTfs6xmC7HCVuCbTdOBqOOdzbS6WJAGMJAG3GDLflYHAzdU_8vSjgyw4cmJRhnR5Yi3re-Kbbl3G-mC_7NSG5jUlVYKTSfxq-yheZ0zvfk5fgw/s400/IMG_4352.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While I was at the artful creative mindset to change things, I also did a little tweaking on the mantle in an attempt to mix the old with glamourous, but trying to keep it simple at the same time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTnA7oWFFNtUpasKKRcOBUhNXFcvFHlZmMQP8MQyM_9acv1dL-6q8jrVMvPpYBziKu-812o3ypglRx7YvYVmzPo9ju4CL4ELnJELeGqX-AsmjwMCius_VykZ_eckCIqGcsvApkpvoWds/s1600/IMG_4372.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTnA7oWFFNtUpasKKRcOBUhNXFcvFHlZmMQP8MQyM_9acv1dL-6q8jrVMvPpYBziKu-812o3ypglRx7YvYVmzPo9ju4CL4ELnJELeGqX-AsmjwMCius_VykZ_eckCIqGcsvApkpvoWds/s400/IMG_4372.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found these old books and had to use them for props in the bedroom too. I also brought back some of the worn love pieces. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AiKTYQJ43BI/TW54V4V37PI/AAAAAAAAA7M/HctWFPjvbAY/s1600/IMG_4374.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AiKTYQJ43BI/TW54V4V37PI/AAAAAAAAA7M/HctWFPjvbAY/s400/IMG_4374.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2fK0miB1AeD2Td3BmoV9nV_VUV7DGUOtEsrYttgwYLYHr1ISb7tnJYO18CXg5ZueueJjo0u9FEtvz2uQlpPdv3oVAaFs4_tzpzrHEph1YKVhKvgfNe2BeujYq46QdU8Uq5CcXn6_TlY/s1600/IMG_4344.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2fK0miB1AeD2Td3BmoV9nV_VUV7DGUOtEsrYttgwYLYHr1ISb7tnJYO18CXg5ZueueJjo0u9FEtvz2uQlpPdv3oVAaFs4_tzpzrHEph1YKVhKvgfNe2BeujYq46QdU8Uq5CcXn6_TlY/s400/IMG_4344.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So first out of the gate this morning is Good Morning to all and Welcome to my new friends who signed the Wall of the Beautiful and Chic. I'm so glad that you signed onto following my journey through life. Stay with me, it's about to become rather interesting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EzSRKCJin5M/TWunJQO2ysI/AAAAAAAAA6I/DhB0m9mioVU/s1600/IMG_4349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EzSRKCJin5M/TWunJQO2ysI/AAAAAAAAA6I/DhB0m9mioVU/s400/IMG_4349.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div>I spoke with my Beautiful Baby Girl over the weekend and she told me that the baby's head is down and in the birthing position---- and she has been spring cleaning..... Our precious new Baby is not due for three more weeks. However, she had Baby Love two weeks early and this Baby is acting as though she / he will not be out done. So I may be taking off to Michigan just any day now. YEAHHHH!!</div><br />
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I had to use fabric to wrap around the post of the bed and I see I need to go back and pull it a tad tighter for a smoother appearance, but what a change, huh?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--QMV3er7hbI/TWfcyTFSMGI/AAAAAAAAA5w/cNijQ0dikj4/s1600/IMG_4313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--QMV3er7hbI/TWfcyTFSMGI/AAAAAAAAA5w/cNijQ0dikj4/s400/IMG_4313.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm sure that you can see some of the details that still need to be detailed, but I'm just so thrilled to actually be on the mission and have the bed at least, in the works. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJuas_O09CYz04ChgAeKpEw2yl6aMzuMZK31mQ9bypHfXuVCEpAwZOn2UK8X1ZpBcFS-8rMjvB5lquIFHvLIYX0ygPzvUdrgV4UKDRFHCeHUxVNNGopln59VHpAq-eIpMWqgaSD-elks/s1600/pillowsupclose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJuas_O09CYz04ChgAeKpEw2yl6aMzuMZK31mQ9bypHfXuVCEpAwZOn2UK8X1ZpBcFS-8rMjvB5lquIFHvLIYX0ygPzvUdrgV4UKDRFHCeHUxVNNGopln59VHpAq-eIpMWqgaSD-elks/s400/pillowsupclose.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It all started with the gathered champagne colored pillows in the picture above. Just had to have them. And yesterday, I was out and found the duvet with the same colors, muted leaves and flower background with the reverse in a complimentary satin. It was an absolute-perfect find for mixing my old linens and stuff with the new Old Hollywood Glamour look. I just knew that Daddy was saying, Go Girl, this is for you! Hope is alive!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok, now on to the other fun stuff. As I promised last week, here are three more Girls I'd like to introduce you to that you may not know just yet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In no certain order, first is Danielle over at <a href="http://daniellesserendipity.blogspot.com/">My Blessed Serendipity Life</a>. Danielle has a soothing kind spirit that is so inviting into her everyday life. She is creative, like most of us, loves the thrift shopping and she shows her finds. And what finds they can be! She has a well stocked studio that is truly drool worth, so go ahead and drool. She created her <a href="http://daniellesserendipity.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-studio.html">studio table</a> from an old door with glass on top, took out the door insert panels and created a display. Simply amazing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now this next Girl, just a few of you I know already know her, but her kindness and sincerity is truly noteworthy. Sherry at <a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">The Charm of Home.</a> She is so innovating, that she took clothes and created the most amazing Union Jack tables skirt. Actually, come to think of it, her creativeness inspired what I'm about to do to my bedroom chair.... Thanks for that Sherry~! She creates the most amazing table scapes and the food she has out, oh my! Tea Time with Sherry is always sure to show you some of her beloved finds or buys. Guaranteed to make your heart swoon, I tell ya'. She also host the Sweet Home linky party. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enter Susan from <a href="http://evelynandrose.blogspot.com/">Evelyn and Rose</a>. Susans' blog has such a soft, serene look, I bet you could spend a lot of time over at her place. She has a flair for decorating with the thrifted finds and buys that she brings home. She shares her journey of her homes re-do, space by space. It's all beautiful and just like her blog, soft and serene. Her home is flowing with lots of whites and chippy ooey eye candy. Lots of soft old linens, just the right touches of silver pieces, and all of it artfully displayed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok, now, go say hi to these amazing Girls and of course all the participants of <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Vintage Inspiration</a> and <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">Feathered Nest Friday</a> !</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #616161; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f6b500; text-decoration: none;">White Wednesday</a></span></div>Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449945461957488894noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459662861149965380.post-79956216731486586802011-02-18T07:01:00.000-08:002011-02-18T07:01:49.830-08:00Faith and Friends Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QkeG_dEXWvc/TV53a8TPeDI/AAAAAAAAA3s/ylslGBF2Ch8/s1600/IMG_4134.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QkeG_dEXWvc/TV53a8TPeDI/AAAAAAAAA3s/ylslGBF2Ch8/s320/IMG_4134.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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They have been with me longer than, well, I can't remember how long 'cause it's been that long.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NCWJCbVtQNo/TV53l5WMB2I/AAAAAAAAA30/OByGE8ml9MU/s1600/IMG_4145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NCWJCbVtQNo/TV53l5WMB2I/AAAAAAAAA30/OByGE8ml9MU/s320/IMG_4145.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are each unique and impressively different in their own blogs, but all have strengths and faith that simply inspires me and I know, for a lot of you too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q2d9EDtb8ZM/TV53p-OZ09I/AAAAAAAAA4E/ujm0ukLPp6I/s1600/IMG_4149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q2d9EDtb8ZM/TV53p-OZ09I/AAAAAAAAA4E/ujm0ukLPp6I/s320/IMG_4149.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Time and time again, as I visit them I am encouraged to strive to be better in all that I do, remembering The One Who gives us all talents and gifts which are meant to be shared with kindness and sincerity. These Girls are so unique in their inspiration, I don't think they know just how inspiring they really are. <i>That</i> is what makes them simply amazing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dYqBo-Mdlr8/TV53qfiTziI/AAAAAAAAA4M/XtlaJ935VB0/s1600/IMG_4151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dYqBo-Mdlr8/TV53qfiTziI/AAAAAAAAA4M/XtlaJ935VB0/s320/IMG_4151.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In no certain order for no unspoken reason: The first one is Sandi at <a href="http://waysidetreasures-sandi.blogspot.com/">Wayside Treasures</a>. When I first started looking for blogs to inspire me for the shabby chic purposes, it was Sandi I kept coming back to. Over time, I have found her to be a true friend, faithful to her word, talented and simply understated with a pure heart, as are all of these Girls. Sandi has kept me grounded in the pursuit of shabby excellence by way of sharing her finds, creations and life's joys. Whenever I need creative inspiration, to Sandi I go because she is so talented with her artful creations and decorating. I so admire her ability to take the "wayside treasures" that have been discarded by others and transform it into a new thing of beauty. So much like what our Daddy does with us when we let go and let Him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4rC4-aEHtWo/TV53qgTot1I/AAAAAAAAA4Q/RPeIF1oUBdA/s1600/IMG_4152.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4rC4-aEHtWo/TV53qgTot1I/AAAAAAAAA4Q/RPeIF1oUBdA/s320/IMG_4152.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next is my sweet Sista' Karen at <a href="http://glassofsweettea.blogspot.com/">Glass of Sweet Tea</a>. Nothing short of Daddy's Grace speaking to her and by way of her unfailing faithfulness to Him, she always writes a Word in due season. No matter what I am going through, I can go to Karen and she has already written just what I needed to remember and focus on that day. Her personal testimony encourages me to practice humility, patience, forgiveness and seek Him first - no matter what. I love her strength to live out loud as a testimony to encourage others to keep fighting the good fight of faith. By example of her own life, her testimony reflects the truth that regardless of what is trying to change our course, hold onto His Promises because He is faithful and just to bring everything about for our good and His glory.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJk4Sm9GmgloBiwRPv7O3J7EJeDezYJtFdlr0w17jgjLNvsYDn2lUd528thzU9mTqcFZtje9Y4wqEjnTj9yv9ws3bPSz0jgpu2fnMwMotwbIGDmSThimyXNQg-u1ImZ-Q8uGUOhyphenhyphenbsQGM/s1600/IMG_4153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJk4Sm9GmgloBiwRPv7O3J7EJeDezYJtFdlr0w17jgjLNvsYDn2lUd528thzU9mTqcFZtje9Y4wqEjnTj9yv9ws3bPSz0jgpu2fnMwMotwbIGDmSThimyXNQg-u1ImZ-Q8uGUOhyphenhyphenbsQGM/s320/IMG_4153.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally, is Laura Lynn at <a href="http://montydob.blogspot.com/">Enjoying the simple things</a>. Her writing talents have strengthened and developed in such a way, that she truly causes one to stop and reflect deeper than just the superficial surface of life and every day events. She makes me laugh with the antics of her outgoing, personality plus family of 5 children. Her patience and insightfulness into even the most trying of situations is nothing short than astounding. She has such a perspective into things that ordinarily would not be noticed or evaluated, but she noticed and evaluated with simplicity and selflessness. She has a way of writing about the everyday happenings with such a positive flair that you can't help but to smile with her and feel that lift in your own spirit. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_HkSbcvTgkLAUc7kLOzfczS-m5OkuXEdC4UTDJxmPrWIu41unAKz3EHDxd49NiNpSwZXiO14PgVksEYI4JJP6PgZbDGInWKRJDsPbgQw8TcX-sxkvK8QmIgokm4b455a_-3aoA-fcpQ/s1600/IMG_4154.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_HkSbcvTgkLAUc7kLOzfczS-m5OkuXEdC4UTDJxmPrWIu41unAKz3EHDxd49NiNpSwZXiO14PgVksEYI4JJP6PgZbDGInWKRJDsPbgQw8TcX-sxkvK8QmIgokm4b455a_-3aoA-fcpQ/s320/IMG_4154.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last and certainly not least, a shout out to all my newest Girls who were kind enough to sign the Wall of the Beautiful & Chic. Sorry, I have a hard time calling you "followers". Thank you all for your kindness and repeat visits. Next week I am planning to make time to give dedicated shout outs to some of you as well. Just hang in there until next time, ok?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a blessed and wonderful weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also got busy working on another set of chalkboard tags and I gotta tell ya', it was just slightly hard to list these. Let me know what you think of them, ok? I so appreciate comments and your thoughts - it helps in more ways than you know. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--6UQG48TTu8/TV1LHTWOy6I/AAAAAAAAA3Y/1fv6lnpkONY/s1600/IMG_4107.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--6UQG48TTu8/TV1LHTWOy6I/AAAAAAAAA3Y/1fv6lnpkONY/s320/IMG_4107.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In addition to passing I'm to tell of that one day when blogging clicked for me. Well, that is actually much harder to specify because it just evolved through a series of events and others. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before I close, I want to leave a rose for all of you who are so kind to stop in for a visit and for all the thoughtful comments you leave. It really does make my day, so here is to you - Thank You!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449945461957488894noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459662861149965380.post-55355711183570585122011-02-15T10:22:00.000-08:002011-02-15T11:06:18.789-08:00Outside the boxHi Girls!! Happy Day to you all. I hope you all are having a great day. I must confess, I'm in a dry creative well today. So I think this will be a good time to go visit so many of you creative souls and see what's happening out there. In the meantime, I did manage to inspire myself enough to create a little sheet music box and embellish it with lace and a paper flower.<br />
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He was constantly making faces and tilting his little head for effect - all the while keeping us in stitches.<br />
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Every time someone would walk into the room he would yell in a very excited voice, "heyyyyyyyy" and do his happy dance!!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/"><img src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/button2.jpg" /></a>Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449945461957488894noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459662861149965380.post-49812669569681797762011-02-02T07:13:00.000-08:002011-02-04T05:13:11.499-08:00More true confessions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUltLm0D9vI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/jNHfXUiAzQ0/s1600/IMG_3587.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUltLm0D9vI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/jNHfXUiAzQ0/s320/IMG_3587.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought I'd give you a quick look into yet another addiction I have called dishes aka, china. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUltLxmD12I/AAAAAAAAA1c/YazanHq7-Fg/s1600/IMG_3588.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUltLxmD12I/AAAAAAAAA1c/YazanHq7-Fg/s320/IMG_3588.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> I tell ya', I had not acknowledged just how much of this I had until I tried to figure out what to capture for todays posting and started walking around with the camera.<br />
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<i>Then</i> I began to see....<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dWe6vKsQt1FhIAeyU8VRFGp7vrCewRMuO8dbUCUJhsr8-38pmRUKWRDokhCv8rINOu9y0X5jddxQcSQTVBbpHFE3l0hZPzmC9BQf-Yin4RvbNDXauksjEHbQAuAlWWgl3mqsndt30NU/s1600/IMG_3589.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dWe6vKsQt1FhIAeyU8VRFGp7vrCewRMuO8dbUCUJhsr8-38pmRUKWRDokhCv8rINOu9y0X5jddxQcSQTVBbpHFE3l0hZPzmC9BQf-Yin4RvbNDXauksjEHbQAuAlWWgl3mqsndt30NU/s320/IMG_3589.JPG" width="320" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"> </span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I have only given a small glimpse of what I have out because of the limited real estate we have in this little house.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUltNGrGDaI/AAAAAAAAA1o/3E7UepuuFsg/s1600/IMG_3591.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUltNGrGDaI/AAAAAAAAA1o/3E7UepuuFsg/s320/IMG_3591.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div> But I have managed to display a few pieces of my favorites such as my Ironstone, Keystone International and Wedgwood. This particular set of Keystone International (the butter dish) is exactly like my Mothers and I have a complete set that I found this past summer. Never used, mint condition. Funny thing is, it's still "never used, mint condition" because I favor using other pieces that are tucked away in the kitchen cabinet.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWfXagAqRZ2bxa_L4RNsSpli38AH_qeSQj2ntiuCu1UFUrUEZAxEEhjJY_U32G2ABWGahyphenhyphenZQFGS3UGqnsKzB8IPAQ2KSwRxx-0-2lENtYSdVSkalBOFoNfoCW7InIbkY-87LiXau81sQg/s1600/IMG_3593.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWfXagAqRZ2bxa_L4RNsSpli38AH_qeSQj2ntiuCu1UFUrUEZAxEEhjJY_U32G2ABWGahyphenhyphenZQFGS3UGqnsKzB8IPAQ2KSwRxx-0-2lENtYSdVSkalBOFoNfoCW7InIbkY-87LiXau81sQg/s320/IMG_3593.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>However, my favorite has to be the Ironstone pieces. The simplicity of design or the more complex designs made subtly because its all white. I love mixing the different pieces which is really easy since it's white, shocking I know.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUltOWybplI/AAAAAAAAA10/26YssSmF_AM/s1600/IMG_3594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUltOWybplI/AAAAAAAAA10/26YssSmF_AM/s320/IMG_3594.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> I have way to many pieces stored away on shelves and continue to buy pieces as I find them. It's an addiction seriously. But it works well with the fabric addiction, or so I think.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUltPjFRMGI/AAAAAAAAA2A/CGSHjLuEag4/s1600/IMG_3597.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUltPjFRMGI/AAAAAAAAA2A/CGSHjLuEag4/s320/IMG_3597.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Each piece is unique and has a history all unto itself. Much like my FiestaWare collection that I've had for many years. What I particularly enjoy about my dishes whether it be Ironstone, FiestaWare, or other china is that I use it daily. With the exception of the Keystone International china, we actually use china everyday. My thinking is "why wait for special occasions?" Isn't everyday special, if you want it to be? I'm just sayin'.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymq6uiQSo7HnFK3rWvR_EfLQOYZeBxmmDpcIbDmY8pmD_T5AdFddJq5SP00qEiQPmzoGBqUhjH2xSAwcavb68PNzoz3x-7J0f5rt-cJVJMXCqRxe-Wrbqaqo1dPQENnHLbp0Tme6s_5o/s1600/IMG_3596.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymq6uiQSo7HnFK3rWvR_EfLQOYZeBxmmDpcIbDmY8pmD_T5AdFddJq5SP00qEiQPmzoGBqUhjH2xSAwcavb68PNzoz3x-7J0f5rt-cJVJMXCqRxe-Wrbqaqo1dPQENnHLbp0Tme6s_5o/s320/IMG_3596.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Well thanks for the visit and I hope that each of you have a warm, safe and creative day!<br />
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xoxo,<br />
Ellen<br />
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linking to <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/">Faded Charm White Wednesday</a> and <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Vintage Inspiration Friday</a> & <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">Feathered Nest Friday.</a>Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449945461957488894noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459662861149965380.post-4948291318732172292011-02-01T12:24:00.000-08:002011-02-01T12:24:18.096-08:00Gettin' my Girlie Glam on!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUhoZZ5n-BI/AAAAAAAAAz8/-td660RhbEM/s1600/IMG_3241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUhoZZ5n-BI/AAAAAAAAAz8/-td660RhbEM/s320/IMG_3241.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a confession to make. I once upon a time, used to dress like a real Girl. I used to wear the latest fashions in such a timeless fashion, I had style - or so my Mama told me ;)) Thennnn, I met my tablesaw and Ryobi changed my wardrobe to paint stained tee's and ripped jeans.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUhobBjtlSI/AAAAAAAAA0I/Qkpx7QFxFoY/s1600/IMG_3244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUhobBjtlSI/AAAAAAAAA0I/Qkpx7QFxFoY/s320/IMG_3244.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But it seems that the desire to be a Girl has revisited me yet again- and I think I like it!! I have noticed that with the honing of my home, so goes my wardrobe. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdO6r-rdOB8-ebN2jws0p92Q78wemVq5OZDl39zFGUlVjJ7y240n9Upk1KssCvyxj49hA_q9zhlisJLuPL4y1Yo4kQtpMEE_e5AbDguD_u8LB1rzHV_Adz0pwK7p4UfPn3AElwCvjoJC0/s1600/IMG_3252.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdO6r-rdOB8-ebN2jws0p92Q78wemVq5OZDl39zFGUlVjJ7y240n9Upk1KssCvyxj49hA_q9zhlisJLuPL4y1Yo4kQtpMEE_e5AbDguD_u8LB1rzHV_Adz0pwK7p4UfPn3AElwCvjoJC0/s320/IMG_3252.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am seeing more and more of the likeness of home and clothes quietly slipping into every aspect of my life. (Grinning here) And yes, I do like it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUhobj7njII/AAAAAAAAA0M/t-JrO6xSNgs/s1600/IMG_3245.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUhobj7njII/AAAAAAAAA0M/t-JrO6xSNgs/s320/IMG_3245.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have noticed that a tremendous number of you Girls seem to reflect the same, so I'm pretty sure you can relate. I have drooled endlessly over the jewelry, bags, and clothes you've made- all shabby and tattered.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93dBNDQlHT2dfkpUTlDCI7QiKOL6PZgEdio8TsJcI9mMZtD9N5ST4u1Oim7d9_4ycsq8RjomYesMHYemr35-ettECvF_qYVG2kqxtZ1IcMHj60Yjqj-68u12Gor8B1pxVEGYv8siIXRk/s1600/IMG_3249.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93dBNDQlHT2dfkpUTlDCI7QiKOL6PZgEdio8TsJcI9mMZtD9N5ST4u1Oim7d9_4ycsq8RjomYesMHYemr35-ettECvF_qYVG2kqxtZ1IcMHj60Yjqj-68u12Gor8B1pxVEGYv8siIXRk/s320/IMG_3249.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've noticed that you have your bling singing in everything along with the gorgeous rosettes and ruffles, bows and oh my - have you Girls got creative talent. All I can say is "thank you" and "more please"!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449945461957488894noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459662861149965380.post-35808066986240030042011-01-27T08:13:00.000-08:002011-01-27T09:20:54.942-08:00Playing inside today<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqFpkOSQQXACwKmenEoiaNIhZXtHNrfpOlIIYLXoH4yz00spgo_LPefpIvXHWdL_kqBn5gJPr8dg-AkAG45a23bsSSmXRlFIRMWHiV6hnvxveoem3OVYbtRumpYSzh_YG-Garz8_zdAws/s1600/IMG_3503.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqFpkOSQQXACwKmenEoiaNIhZXtHNrfpOlIIYLXoH4yz00spgo_LPefpIvXHWdL_kqBn5gJPr8dg-AkAG45a23bsSSmXRlFIRMWHiV6hnvxveoem3OVYbtRumpYSzh_YG-Garz8_zdAws/s320/IMG_3503.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yesterday we awoke to find more of this outside, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">yeah for us</span>...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So the Mr. stayed home to work, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">yeah for me.....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is just something about when he is home, it's as if a child is hanging on my hip again... There is so much I could say here, but really, you know.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Moving on....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUGTu4YAIxI/AAAAAAAAAzY/PqjJZWxi7Uo/s1600/IMG_3504.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUGTu4YAIxI/AAAAAAAAAzY/PqjJZWxi7Uo/s320/IMG_3504.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have I ever told you I have a fabric addiction? Well, I do and have had for as long as I can remember. There has to be a support group for addicts like me. I just can't seem to resist fabulous fabrics and linens.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a linen closet packed to the rafters with great linens. I have a shelf packed with fabrics. I have a locker basket packed with fabrics. I have fabrics spread out in the guest room. I have an addiction.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqnFnOnNIg1_Mi0vOzRYEupniUJI21hgjWgYulgWNPQ267B1re7bO8QVc_Wt2t_XRqGo0WoX689on4VxZE2WJ4th1pH8I2MHRLuQF2b1T1UYT_KbEbcLfFQVsT7ixPNachKCNaH9e3Tl8/s1600/IMG_3505.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqnFnOnNIg1_Mi0vOzRYEupniUJI21hgjWgYulgWNPQ267B1re7bO8QVc_Wt2t_XRqGo0WoX689on4VxZE2WJ4th1pH8I2MHRLuQF2b1T1UYT_KbEbcLfFQVsT7ixPNachKCNaH9e3Tl8/s320/IMG_3505.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've always loved French Toile Fabrics. Something about the story that the pictures tell and make me wonder about. This fabric combination is for my latest box I made. I had the inspiration from a client who wanted something very similar, so as I was making hers, I was planning my own. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHfogK3alMXphEyNcBGVm9e6vQttEFwmH_DV6SQl2k5La4Nm1OAI4UO_6gZF8VxbBlIOYLXf9MYkk56WRhAc0tb1EgkM_Fjt-pGAUfvzoxlZNCZ_-Uh8pYuTUqdrf94PeAnM3GKa86IYg/s1600/IMG_3506.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHfogK3alMXphEyNcBGVm9e6vQttEFwmH_DV6SQl2k5La4Nm1OAI4UO_6gZF8VxbBlIOYLXf9MYkk56WRhAc0tb1EgkM_Fjt-pGAUfvzoxlZNCZ_-Uh8pYuTUqdrf94PeAnM3GKa86IYg/s320/IMG_3506.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yep, that's really burlap mixed with the French Toile fabric. I love it. It actually turned out slightly different than I envisioned, but better too. By the way, have I told you I "make" the boxes? Actual tablesaw cut, luann, measurements, and all? Well, I do. These are not cardboard or paper mach e boxes. These are challenging little wood boxes that I get a thrill out of covering with many fabrics and dressing up.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmRBWkGZdLc2xoIieHqKbyjVOR_tjsOsXjT9lDqLkpJMrQVOdAMw-f8nJXz7_SIcrwUy5BvqmHLg_gcmMoOICFIzX7yYAPcmv2qttNfDDqiw6IddzR-vAfr_6EnVs6R5iZ58FBoWfGxU/s1600/IMG_3507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmRBWkGZdLc2xoIieHqKbyjVOR_tjsOsXjT9lDqLkpJMrQVOdAMw-f8nJXz7_SIcrwUy5BvqmHLg_gcmMoOICFIzX7yYAPcmv2qttNfDDqiw6IddzR-vAfr_6EnVs6R5iZ58FBoWfGxU/s320/IMG_3507.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a small collection of the French Toile going on lately.. more than usual, is a better way of putting it. I love to mix the different prints and kinds of fabric to make an unexpected yet winning combination. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuaY2p2nmYrr4WOYcbINctD1qNIQNvleoMKBboehkSZfRVj216vwlBbtj_u4NlUdMV0BCqmk2KLVNN0FU2BPcbYcho8DNQBQTGNvogrl-TrH_lLGMQQYIsePthh45Y44MsZ3zC2p-km0A/s1600/IMG_3508.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuaY2p2nmYrr4WOYcbINctD1qNIQNvleoMKBboehkSZfRVj216vwlBbtj_u4NlUdMV0BCqmk2KLVNN0FU2BPcbYcho8DNQBQTGNvogrl-TrH_lLGMQQYIsePthh45Y44MsZ3zC2p-km0A/s320/IMG_3508.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have this tan toile on my bedroom curtains mixed with a burlap fabric. It looks great. To bad I can't get a decent picture to show ya', sorry. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUGTw-7LeLI/AAAAAAAAAzs/hO2BEr5RAMc/s1600/IMG_3509.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TUGTw-7LeLI/AAAAAAAAAzs/hO2BEr5RAMc/s320/IMG_3509.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The toile is popping up all over the house since I've been housebound thanks to the weather. I'll bet that the Mr. will be glad when it is decent outside and I can go OUT to play ;))</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TT7qI4gGhBI/AAAAAAAAAy4/30lKlFzo9yg/s1600/IMG_3473.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TT7qI4gGhBI/AAAAAAAAAy4/30lKlFzo9yg/s320/IMG_3473.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Good Morning Girls!!! Can you believe the date for today?? Only a month ago,.... oh my.<br />
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While I was having my morning coffee and mentally making my to do list, I was staring outside to the now usually gray wet dreariness of the day that I'm becoming used to seeing. In my estimate, I have calculated that we have about another 10 weeks to go until Spring springs! Yeah!<br />
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First things first: A Huge Welcome to all of my newest peoples' that have joined the Wall of the Beautiful and Chic!!!! HI!! I am so glad to have your company and look forward to your many visits back!<br />
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I have to confess that I have enjoyed reading all of your comments more than opening Christmas gifts! I can tell that you are all generous of heart & special in your own uniqueness. So I am looking forward to visiting you and being in awe of more of your talents!<br />
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How do you like my chandelier? It's amazing to me how Daddy will answer even the simplest, unspoken hope that we hold deep in our hearts.<br />
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My bath is sage, cream, white and purple. Yes, purple :) I took the colors of nature a few years ago to figure out what color to compliment the sage green tiles that we are not replacing as they are original to our 1951 home.<br />
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Not to bad, huh? You may recognize the green dotted trim as being the same fabric that is on my Baby Girls' Baby Memory Box from last week 'cause it is the same fabric. It was the perfect shade to compliment the bath. Love it!<br />
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Well, I've got to get going, lot's to do and not much time to get it done. But here's another look-see at what I'm working on today amongst the many other things to be done..... Just a look ;))<br />
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Have a wonderful day Girls! Stay warm, at peace and in the high creative gear of life!<br />
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linking to Faded Charm for <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/">White Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/">Savvy Southern Style</a> and <a href="http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/">Brambleberry Cottage</a> and <a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/">Boogieboard Cottage</a>, <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/01/vintage-inspiration-friday-22-morning.html?showComment=1296171113702">Common Ground Vintage Inspiration</a>, <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">Feathered Nest Friday</a>Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449945461957488894noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459662861149965380.post-26442115309281107582011-01-20T11:18:00.000-08:002011-01-20T12:18:49.310-08:00Thank you and Look at how cute is this!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMBmbbR5m0YwwETLYQOYqTCYB8JAa8lwA8ZSqbeS-aMo9JjJjus2oIB8mSGQBoWH8PFtfoUisKIwVR8oC0XcaayVZgXT4DIOFu4-jWaiTh8FsVxxgK_OjbclHX0PmBFZdFlakUpFFCdY/s1600/IMG_3432.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMBmbbR5m0YwwETLYQOYqTCYB8JAa8lwA8ZSqbeS-aMo9JjJjus2oIB8mSGQBoWH8PFtfoUisKIwVR8oC0XcaayVZgXT4DIOFu4-jWaiTh8FsVxxgK_OjbclHX0PmBFZdFlakUpFFCdY/s320/IMG_3432.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also want to send out some love to <a href="http://kayellen.typepad.com/kayellen/">Ms.Kay Ellen</a> for the <a href="http://kayellen.typepad.com/kayellen/creativity-and-sealah-tape/">Sealah Tape</a> that she had sent to me earlier last year... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjgF7q2rRO36SB7R3XSwKELhEeb7E3uwNr0cpUGs1b9YGNiq0JvfLIxdjDk4u6ykSKZ69-DfvkXc1Mg72fE8l9ZMs3Ma5DUpV29oRCBszG8a_gpX02CkrSPwqOchTTznmfF683A7LYDM/s1600/IMG_2400.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjgF7q2rRO36SB7R3XSwKELhEeb7E3uwNr0cpUGs1b9YGNiq0JvfLIxdjDk4u6ykSKZ69-DfvkXc1Mg72fE8l9ZMs3Ma5DUpV29oRCBszG8a_gpX02CkrSPwqOchTTznmfF683A7LYDM/s320/IMG_2400.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Because I used it in this Baby Memory Box and am loving it!!! Normally I have to glue or stitch my ruffles together and boy is that time consuming!!! But not with Sealah Tape!! I am loving this tape now!! Wham, bam - Done!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TTiP6Lk0HhI/AAAAAAAAAxI/MMvZ67uU4GE/s1600/IMG_3376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TTiP6Lk0HhI/AAAAAAAAAxI/MMvZ67uU4GE/s320/IMG_3376.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You gotta get this stuff!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TTiIVbv5SmI/AAAAAAAAAxA/6_09WFLAs34/s1600/InspiredbyYOUbutton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TTiIVbv5SmI/AAAAAAAAAxA/6_09WFLAs34/s1600/InspiredbyYOUbutton.jpg" /></a></div>Ms. Kathy of <a href="http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/2011/01/inspired-by-you_20.html">Delightsome Life</a> left me the most unexpected comment that I could not let pass without saying thank you to her on my own posting. I was humbled to say the least, when I read that she was highlighting my little blog on her beautiful and thoughtful blog. Wow! What an honor to be chosen among the other inspiring blogs and of any other blog she could have chosen. All I can say is Thank you Kathy, all the glory goes to my Father. Please go visit Ms. Kathy and see how beautiful her blog is. She has a pure and generous soul that pours out of her blog. You won't be disappointed!<br />
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xoxox,<br />
EllenEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449945461957488894noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459662861149965380.post-63111677106905344102011-01-19T09:00:00.000-08:002011-01-20T14:27:37.396-08:00Finishing Details -Help!Ok, creative Girls. I need your input here. I make these little 12" x 12" boxes a lot and usually the finishing details are not such a big deal. However, this one box is for the soon to be GrandBaby and Babys' mama is rather finicky so I need some input here.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TTcWaIypr8I/AAAAAAAAAwE/Leadm0Zx2Sc/s1600/IMG_3430.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TTcWaIypr8I/AAAAAAAAAwE/Leadm0Zx2Sc/s320/IMG_3430.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have the inside detailed and finished with fun and complimentary ribbon, but the outside top is the stumper.....</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TTcWaeQQTRI/AAAAAAAAAwI/Dh20jCw5nMs/s1600/IMG_3431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TTcWaeQQTRI/AAAAAAAAAwI/Dh20jCw5nMs/s320/IMG_3431.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> I have no problem with repainting the "H" if needed. I have had clients who love their boxes decorated this simply with their initial or as in the next picture, with a large simple item, such as the flower.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxkKVODOAyqLaaKkkGaVc8iPb7DUu4hxx-LcokCv0WyBrXKLydCgVg7HopnvR7GuunkKeXjwYQ6Dv0UfsnMM8gA7xzucmKkiHzc-KM27EZE-fvj2E1JsS3IaWxPn-IMmvJ5TMWKlGQJ3o/s1600/IMG_3433.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxkKVODOAyqLaaKkkGaVc8iPb7DUu4hxx-LcokCv0WyBrXKLydCgVg7HopnvR7GuunkKeXjwYQ6Dv0UfsnMM8gA7xzucmKkiHzc-KM27EZE-fvj2E1JsS3IaWxPn-IMmvJ5TMWKlGQJ3o/s320/IMG_3433.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But to me, it is just a little too plain. So I thought of trimming the edges with ribbon..... </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TTcWb5m23NI/AAAAAAAAAwY/F0598Z32f3c/s1600/IMG_3435.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TTcWb5m23NI/AAAAAAAAAwY/F0598Z32f3c/s320/IMG_3435.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But which ribbon? I really like both of them and can see either of them being pleasing to my Baby Girl. That really helps, right ;o !</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ellen</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">linking to <a href="http://www.betweenuandme.com/">Between U & Me</a> & <a href="http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/">Time Travel Thursday</a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449945461957488894noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459662861149965380.post-18181253601589398502011-01-18T09:44:00.000-08:002011-01-20T13:57:06.872-08:00A few of my favorite White Wednesday things....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje31PG0MBe5fwV4GlK1RirWT0WgzUL4H3kdspiY8pZnmvpsYxbhJIjtHaDlmHZJhKMWZn3H86KYSxWTXqYeeIywKrMOvYD2ot4_DYvb_pluXuQdNtqWiL6DlI5N34iod1-7UUE555zxXA/s1600/IMG_0993.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje31PG0MBe5fwV4GlK1RirWT0WgzUL4H3kdspiY8pZnmvpsYxbhJIjtHaDlmHZJhKMWZn3H86KYSxWTXqYeeIywKrMOvYD2ot4_DYvb_pluXuQdNtqWiL6DlI5N34iod1-7UUE555zxXA/s320/IMG_0993.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh my , it's soon to be Wednesday again... wow has time been flying! First off, Hi and Welcomed to all of my new followers!!!! Thank you for signing on to check into my little corner of the world. That means soooo much to me!!! Thank you and please come back often!!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TGVp5byDiDI/AAAAAAAAAMY/uVDyYoImLDk/s1600/IMG_1003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TGVp5byDiDI/AAAAAAAAAMY/uVDyYoImLDk/s320/IMG_1003.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Todays pictures are just a random collection of some of my favorites from this past year or so. Some of you may recognize the pictures, but hopefully they'll present themselves as being renewed in some way to you all. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TGktXB2pGQI/AAAAAAAAAMo/pgBa-EP0Ix8/s1600/IMG_1008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TGktXB2pGQI/AAAAAAAAAMo/pgBa-EP0Ix8/s320/IMG_1008.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As we hop through the pictures, I thought I'd answer a couple, few of the most asked questions I received last week in comments and in the sweet emails.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TGkt5KIi3wI/AAAAAAAAAMw/BD7Xs7B0DiA/s1600/IMG_1007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TGkt5KIi3wI/AAAAAAAAAMw/BD7Xs7B0DiA/s320/IMG_1007.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yep, that profile picture of me is current as of last August. I really am a Nana. My daughter and I have, all her life, been mistaken as sisters. I thank God for giving me my mothers excellent genes!!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TGkx82ppShI/AAAAAAAAANI/O-0KugvyO2k/s1600/IMG_0980.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TGkx82ppShI/AAAAAAAAANI/O-0KugvyO2k/s320/IMG_0980.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our little fur face, Tuffy is 11 years old this past November. She came to us as a tiny little puff ball of cuteness when she was rescued at the age of 8 weeks old. She's my constant companion. Don't know what I'd do without her!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TG1_TSqCo8I/AAAAAAAAAN8/L-64BRSXBwE/s1600/IMG_1049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TG1_TSqCo8I/AAAAAAAAAN8/L-64BRSXBwE/s320/IMG_1049.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, now how did that picture of her slide in here? Oh well, That's a face you gotta love!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TG2Fl2tJCeI/AAAAAAAAAPM/-bOA8kX1pwI/s1600/IMG_1060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TG2Fl2tJCeI/AAAAAAAAAPM/-bOA8kX1pwI/s320/IMG_1060.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">yes, I miss my booth- some days. After I closed back at Thanksgiving, I narrowed down the singular aspects I most liked and was successful in by way of my booth. Now that I have a more defined picture, I am aiming more specifically in "that direction".. More to come on that later ;)</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TGvuauHckGI/AAAAAAAAANo/lfjZf9pJids/s1600/IMG_1041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TGvuauHckGI/AAAAAAAAANo/lfjZf9pJids/s320/IMG_1041.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My latest project?? Wellllll...... It's been really small stuff as I have not physically felt up to the task of the bigger projects that I've completed in years past and I'm actually out of room here in the house to show anymore of my carpentry skills. :o</div><br />
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</div> Yes, I feel some what better and have been in and out of the doctors office since the fall. My final diagnosis is due next week as I have officially finished all my tests. My kidneys are still screaming as is my heart and lungs from all the inflammation. Turns out, my doctor has been looking to confirm SLE Lupus. It's pretty much a confirmed deal.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TKN0nL4wvxI/AAAAAAAAAfc/gzD-K9caXyU/s1600/IMG_2057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TKN0nL4wvxI/AAAAAAAAAfc/gzD-K9caXyU/s320/IMG_2057.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But no tears here. I've been in this rodeo more than a few times. It's time to saddle up and strap in!! Besides, I've got waayyy to much to do! My precious GrandBaby is coming! </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4TLtV56rB6ohgASSmW-ASFpf22FmhEUn5f9v3EPTG4YhzjGqUeSBkwtHki1O9Md4tEa-hJugy46YhWLcCRsT_HvXL5fXb6E3kiRzGNV9Tw9vlTE1tHYmtZmLVCmZ2ggad6_ye_sFH9pM/s1600/IMG_1258.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4TLtV56rB6ohgASSmW-ASFpf22FmhEUn5f9v3EPTG4YhzjGqUeSBkwtHki1O9Md4tEa-hJugy46YhWLcCRsT_HvXL5fXb6E3kiRzGNV9Tw9vlTE1tHYmtZmLVCmZ2ggad6_ye_sFH9pM/s320/IMG_1258.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've gotta pack, plan, buy a gorgeous girls dress and a boys suit. No, she's not having twins. She's just a smart Girl who listened to her Mama with the first child and is repeating with the second, to wait until Baby is born to find out the sex. She and her husband so enjoyed the pregnancy journey with Jackson, they wanted to repeat with the 2nd Baby. So we don't know what she's having!! YEAH!!! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TTXDyyZNbNI/AAAAAAAAAv4/aYaJUK7VpMI/s1600/IMG_2773.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HrnBPCbPfnw/TTXDyyZNbNI/AAAAAAAAAv4/aYaJUK7VpMI/s320/IMG_2773.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So if I seem a little slow getting around to you all, forgive me. I'm just a little side tracked with much to do ;0 Later this week, I'll probably post the Baby Memory Box that I've been working on for the past week. It's something that I need your opinion about in regard to the final details. I make these boxes all the time for clients, but this one, well it's such a special one that I can't seem to finish it. Tune back in and vote later this week ok?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ellen</div><br />
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