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Hello, I'm back! I'm sitting here listening to Brooke White Radio on Pandora. It's my new favorite station, and it's so nice to sit down and relax for a minute! Things have been a little busy here, which is why I haven't posted in a while. My oldest will be graduating in June, and then leaving on a two year mission for <a href="https://www.lds.org/?lang=eng"><i>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints</i> </a> to Sacramento, California. He will be speaking Spanish. We are so excited for him, but there is a lot to do to help him prepare. And, I'm working through the emotional preparation of saying good bye. But, I'm not sure that is something that we can ever prepare ourselves for. I can't tell you how much I love this boy. He will be a great instrument in the hands of the Lord, in leading others to Jesus Christ and the fullness of His gospel on the earth today.</div>
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I've managed to go on a few fun shopping excursions in the past couple of months though, and I've found some great things! I love Anthropologie, but I just can't break down and buy anything from there because I am so frugal. I had wanted a cute mug, but I didn't want to spend $15 on one. Then I went to the Christmas Tree shops and ran into these bowls, plates and mugs for around $2.00 each. (the price of what it would have cost me to buy one mug at Anthropologie!) And, I like them much better!</div>
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I also found these there. The first I hung above the clipboard in the kitchen.</div>
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This came from a thrift store, and I'm thinking of hanging it above it.<br />
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I hung the other one (slightly different...a French design) above my <a href="http://thepinkpeonyoflejardin.blogspot.com/2015/03/recent-decorating-projects.html">Crown</a>. Which you can read all about in my last post if you missed it. :)</div>
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I had been meaning to make new linen chair skirts for the two end chairs. It took a lot longer than I expected, but I'm glad it is checked off my list of to do's.</div>
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Much better, don't you think?</div>
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So, Wednesdays have been a lot of fun, and a bit dangerous for me lately. My local thrift store has housewares 50 % off every Wednesday. I have found some really great inexpensive things, like this antique framed print.</div>
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And, even though I'm loving the print right now, if I ever decide I don't like it, the frame itself is worth much more than $6.00 to me!</div>
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Where has March gone? I feel like this month has flown by! I've had a lot of fun working on the house lately. As I cleaned out my studio, I realized how I have hoarded fabric over the last several years...always planning to make something with it, but rarely doing so. I've always loved a particular vintage sheet with little blue posies on it, and I decided it was finally time to make some comfy pillows for <a href="http://thepinkpeonyoflejardin.blogspot.com/2014/02/to-paint-or-not-to-paint.html">the chairs</a> in my sun room. They were so easy to make, that I don't know why I put it off for so long!</div>
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I pulled up the little end table from the basement also. It's funny how things that I have had in my basement finally find a home after I start playing around with other things in the house. It's like a domino effect. I guess it spurs creativity. I think I will try out some of Miss Mustard Seed's milk paint on it. There is just too much dark wood going on in there with the chairs and the floor etc. Any ideas on what color to paint it? </div>
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Oh, and see that globe back in the corner? It is making it's way around the house. I love how it looks on top of the old typewriter case. (which relocated as well). My clock from France fell off the wall and broke, so now I have new plans for the wall above the book shelves.</div>
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We finally finished installing the bead board around the peninsula. Or rather, it has been installed for months, and I just got around to caulking the holes and painting it. I think it will look nice when I get new counter tops. I think I'm going to go with a quartz that resembles marble. What do you think? The cabinets are mostly cream.</div>
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My sewing machine has been up and running again. I finally hemmed the curtains in the piano room. Love them!<br />
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I also put vintage sheet music in a painted frame next to the piano. (sorry bad photo) The little silhouette is of Grace. Her church youth leaders made it for her. They put wrapping paper behind it, which I plan to change out with cute scrapbook paper. I love the idea, and it was so nice that they did that for all the girls.<br />
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Speaking of Grace, I found this clothing tag with a picture of her as a little girl on it, that I made when I used to sew dresses. I wasn't sure what to do with it, but couldn't part with it! So, I decided to hang it on the console table in the entryway.<br />
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I had been following her around snapping photos, and she stuck her little toes in the mud!<br />
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I have a renewed love of gold frames. Not shiny, yellow gold, but an antiqued looking brownish gold finish. Long ago, I brushed a little brown craft paint over this gold frame to give it just the look that I wanted.</div>
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And there it hangs, as a sweet reminder of God's love...every time I walk down the stairs.</div>
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<a name='more'></a>Spring cleaning/organizing is in full swing at my house. If I can't think of a good use for something, I know it's time to get rid of it. And, believe me, I am thinking really hard about how to recycle/ upcycle every little thing before I part with it. I look at each piece and think, can I paint it? Can I put it in a different room? How can I use it in an unconventional way? Can I add something to it? I don't buy a lot of things, and I don't like to see money wasted by throwing things away that I have purchased in the past. I'm funny that way.<br />
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I also think that giving new life to old things is part of the fun in being creative. I found this needlepoint that my mother in law made of what appears to be morning glory flowers. I don't think it was really my style long ago, and I tucked it away. Yet, I found it recently and decided that I really like it now, and that it would add the perfect pop of blue on top of my mantle. It is supposed to be hung vertical, but I thought it looked pretty sideways, and on an easel. It's funny how tastes change over the years. Remember the <a href="http://thepinkpeonyoflejardin.blogspot.com/2015/02/fabulous-finds.html">state flower embroidery</a>? I probably wouldn't have given it a second glace 10 years ago. And now I love it!<br />
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I moved one of my favorite vintage prints from the family room wall to the hearth. It didn't really work in the location that I had it, and now I can look at it all the time. For some reason, I am drawn to paintings and pictures of mountains. I think it brings me back to my childhood, and the beautiful mountains in Western Montana.<br />
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I have lots of pictures and paintings of mountains in my home. Even on my fridge! The photograph below was from a calendar that our insurance company sent us. I didn't need the calendar, but I couldn't part with the photograph, so I tore it out and threw the rest away! I am just noticing another theme on my refrigerator that I hadn't intentionally put together... Perhaps I am looking for more <span style="font-size: large;">peace</span> in my life? It's funny how I hadn't noticed that until now...<br />
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I have pictures of temples, which are the most peaceful place on earth for me. And, a painting of a woman entitled "A Peaceful Heart".<br />
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And, this is one of my favorite paintings by Jeff Hein. I saw it in the Washington D.C. temple as a larger than life size print or painting. <a href="http://www.jeffhein.com/painting-history-scripture#3"> Here is a better view </a>of it. Mine is just a clipping from a magazine. It is of Jesus Christ with the Nephite children. It reminds me of <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/17.21">this incredibly beautiful passage </a> every time I see it in my kitchen. </div>
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I also found this pediment at the thrift store when they had their half off sale. I guess it is time to take down the last of my winter decorations. After I got the kids off this morning, I feel back asleep. I awoke to the sweetest noises outside. Birds were chirping and chattering, and it sounded like they were poking through old leaves on the ground to find materials for their nests. They were a noisy bunch, but I absolutely loved listening to them!<br />
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They say it's official. Spring arrives on Friday! I will welcome her with open arms, even if there is still snow on the ground. ;)robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450002985596176720noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555845505957810270.post-56074640357472542632015-03-10T12:22:00.001-04:002015-03-10T12:22:06.718-04:00Lucky Green~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As you have probably noticed, green is one of my favorite colors. Not just any green will do. It has to be in the same color family of my chair, my walls, and my pillows. It's kind of a vintage green...bright, and fun. Playful. </div>
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Do you remember my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/71223334?">luck canvas</a>? I think I sold a few in my etsy shop. Anyway, I have a couple more...one for me, and one that didn't sell. I was wondering if it didn't sell because it wasn't framed. I pulled mine out, and it just looked bare. So, I decided to paint a frame! And, I think it looks much better! I just used various strokes of different shades of brown.</div>
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Although we shoveled ice this morning, I'm pretending that it is spring inside of my house today! I have had so much fun decorating lately. Yesterday I stopped at Goodwill, and found this old clipboard for 99 cents! I had a spring time little Golden Book that I picked up a long time ago at a rummage sale (just for the pictures inside). I've realized that if I really like something, eventually I find a way to use it in my home. I took out my favorite picture from the book, and clipped it to the board. </div>
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I think it turned out so darn cute! And, I can change out the pictures with the seasons, or whenever I find something fun to clip up. I mentioned I have been sewing. See the fabric at the left? I made curtains for over my kitchen sink, and in the breakfast nook. I fell in love with this navy and white fabric. It really warms up and ties the whole kitchen together. Also, it looks so cute with the green walls.<br />
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Look at these cute recycled glasses that I got at TJ Maxx. They were only $1.99 each. I bought them to try to make a couple of hanging lights in the window, but decided to leave them as they are for now. I put tea lights in them last night, and they looked so pretty. The cutting board is the one I was telling you about the other day that I got at the thrift store half off.<br />
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I have another old clipboard that I picked up at a yard sale, so I clipped another favorite image from the book. I'm not sure where to put this one yet...<br />
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In process, I fell in love with the color blue. All over again. This time, in different shades of it. If you follow my pinterest board, you will notice I have been pinning blue paints and fabrics like a mad woman! I went to the fabric store and bought <a href="http://www.joann.com/search?q=hgtv%20fabric#prefn1=prod_type&prefn2=refinementColor&q=hgtv%20fabric&prefv2=Blues&prefv1=Product">this fabric</a> to make curtains for my kitchen windows.<br />
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I think the blue craze started when I stopped at the thrift store to look for wire baskets. The only ones I found were used for their displays, and I couldn't talk them into selling them to me. :) I was about to leave, and then they told me that everything in the store was half off that day. So, I turned right around, and decided to comb the store for bargains. I found the vintage blue metal chair that you see above. It was around $2.00. Everything else I found was the same price or less! Most averaging around $1.50. I just realized I didn't get a picture of the vintage cutting board, and cute H& M skirts, but here are some other finds...<br />
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Keep an open mind here, I am going to upcycle this purse. Wouldn't it look cute if I hot glued a little white ruffle or some cute trim over the silver brads under the zipper? Then, I thought I could stencil the word POST, or something in charcoal paint to look like a vintage postal bag. Do you have any other ideas or words or numbers that would be cute to stencil?<br />
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I don't really follow trends or know name brands of purses, but I thought this denim bag by thirty-one was really cute. I was surprised when I looked it up on ebay, and found that they are selling for a decent amount of money.<br />
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And so is this one that I fell in love with. It would make a really cute lunch bag for Grace, because the outside is easy to clean.<br />
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I just love the colors of this knitting needle case. It was filled with yarn and knitting needles that I can pass on to Grace.<br />
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I took the blue transferware plates down from this post. I just didn't like all the blue and red together. It looked too busy for me. I gathered all <a href="http://thepinkpeonyoflejardin.blogspot.com/2014/09/oil-painting-2in-progress-and-yard-sale.html">of these plates from the yard sale</a> that I hadn't found anything to do with yet, as well as some other odds and ends, and displayed the entire collection in my kitchen.<br />
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The white square medallion used to have a crystal door knob on it that I took off. The cream hobnail plates were from my friend when I was helping her move.<br />
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And guess what the round wooden plaque like thing is with our monogram on it? It was the bottom of one of those cheese plates with the glass lid that you see all the time at thrift stores! I unscrewed the rubber legs on back, and hand painted the B. Then I just put a sawtooth hanger on back. :) If you find one, <a href="http://thepinkpeonyoflejardin.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-to-make-classic-inexpensive.html">you could even make it into this outdoor pendant</a> I made! I think the other wooden medallion was off of a piece of furniture...<br />
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I'm glad I've got my creativity back on. It feels good to be back decorating. I've missed it...it's been way too long! One more thing, do you like hummus? Here's a great recipe I got from a friend. I made it this week and love it. It seems to taste even better after a day or two. It's <a href="http://www.mynewroots.org/site/2010/10/falling-for-sweet-potato-hummus-2/">Sweet Potato Hummus</a>. Perfect with pita chips. I just microwaved the sweet potato. Also, pinch the skins off the chickpeas if you want it to be more smooth! Have a great weekend.</div>
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Today has been an exciting day at my house! I woke up exclaiming, "I am going to practice gratitude today!" All the kids heard it. I had watched <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKV0BWSPfOw">this video link</a> with Oprah and Brene Brown this weekend, and it reminded me about the power of gratitude. I've been doing a lot of <a href="http://thepinkpeonyoflejardin.blogspot.com/2015/01/unstuck.html">soul searching</a>, and trying to get in touch with the real me. I'm re reading Brene's books, and I've been led to some incredible blog posts...<a href="http://www.graceuncommon.com/letting-go-of-who-you-are-supposed-to-be/">Graceuncommon</a>, <a href="http://foxboroarttherapy.com/what-is-creative-self-care/">foxborrowartherapy</a>, <a href="http://thecottagenest.blogspot.com/2015/02/sunday-inspiration.html">thecottagenest</a>, and <a href="http://tinybuddha.com/blog/5-questions-discover-who-you-are-and-what-will-make-you-happy/">thetinybuddah</a> to name a few.</div>
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And then, one of my biggest fears came true. I walked downstairs, and the toilet started bubbling...and then, it overflowed onto my n<a href="http://thepinkpeonyoflejardin.blogspot.com/2013/12/finallymy-new-wood-floors.html">ew wood floors.</a> That is why we had to replace the floors in the first place. I screamed, yelled for towels, tried to find a working phone, screamed some more, and tried to find buckets for the leaks that were coming out of the pipes in the basement. Meanwhile, two of my kids were right in the middle of their showers getting ready for school. :) Now we find out, there is a broken pipe, just outside our house, and coincidentally, we also need a new water heater.</div>
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All I can say, is...I AM grateful! I'm doing it! I'm grateful I caught it in time, I'm grateful for a warm home, food to eat, and a friend that let the rest of us use her shower and bathroom while all the experts came in. (I'm grateful for insurance and experts). So, enough said. It is, what it is. And, I do believe everything happens for a reason. </div>
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On a recent trip with my husband, I went shopping at Marshalls. I had been looking for a cute mug for hot cocoa, and I found this one for $3.99! I liked it so much, that I decided to try to paint it on canvas.</div>
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I painted the canvas white, and then antiqued it a little with a brown wash. Then I painted the nest and words black. I was planning to rough the whole thing up with sandpaper, and then distress it quite a bit...but I'm still trying to decide. What do you think?</div>
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I also found this 1970s embroidery of the United States at goodwill. I had to pick it up. It reminded me of a quilt that my mother in law made with all the state flowers embroidered on it. I'm not sure where I will put it yet, but I really like it. I'm trying to decide if I should leave the frame, or paint it.</div>
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Can you imagine the hours that went into embroidering this? Do you know what your state flower is?</div>
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Until it finds some wall space, it sits on the floor next to this fun find. I found this Eiffel Tower wrapping paper this summer at a boutique. I love it. I bought a sheet for a few dollars, and put it in a poster frame. I haven't found the perfect spot yet for it either, but I love looking at it in the corner of my sun room.<br />
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We have had so many snow days. Ryan painted this when he was little, and I have always loved it. I think I am ready now for a real fire breathing snow monster to come and thaw us out.<br />
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I'm getting back into projects...slowly, but surely. I decided it was time to paint the yard sale end table that was in my sun room next to the sofa. I had disguised the nasty top with some cute fabric.<br />
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Since it is so cold out, I brought it down to the basement, opened a window and turned on a fan. Then I put on my spray paint respirator mask that I bought last summer. Melissa from <a href="http://www.320sycamoreblog.com/">320 Sycamore</a>, recommended one for anyone who does a lot of spray painting projects. I would have loved to try out some milk paint on the end table, but I wanted a quick fix, so I just sprayed it black. Do you think I should sand and distress it a little?<br />
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I'm discovering new life, for old things. I found a pen and ink drawing that I made many years ago, and decided to put it in a frame on top of my "new" end table. :)</div>
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So, I'm not sure where the blue crayon came from, but I just pretend its not there. :)</div>
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Isn't this milk bottle candle cute? My friend gave it to me for Christmas. I love it. The blue straws with snowflakes on them came from the Dollar Tree before Christmas. I thought they were a great find.</div>
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Long ago, I saw on Pinterest how someone had painted textured wallpaper and cut it into heart shaped ornaments. I have been meaning to do something similar with a roll of the same wallpaper that I picked up at a yard sale a while back. I finally got her done! Instead of ornaments, though, I made a banner.</div>
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Just taped the back of them onto a long piece of fishing line with scotch tape like I did <a href="http://thepinkpeonyoflejardin.blogspot.com/2015/01/a-fresh-start-tips.html">here</a>.</div>
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Another thing I found downstairs was my old raspberry painting. I stuck it in another frame, and added it to a little Valentine vignette in the windowsill.<br />
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My sweet friend decided she wanted one of my birds nest drawings, so this week I was busy making one for her...<br />
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As well as a <a href="http://thepinkpeonyoflejardin.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-make-love-sign.html">love sign</a>...<br />
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In going through my fabric stash, I found this embroidery of Spanish dancers. I'm sure I picked them up from a yard sale. How do you get rid of something like that? Yet, what do you do with it? I wasn't sure that it was really my style, but when I took it upstairs and laid it on the couch, I realized that it might make a cute little pillow. What do you think? Maybe with a tiny contrasting red and white floral on back, or blue and white?</div>
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I can't believe I've never covered my kitchen windows, because they look so cold and dark at night. I guess I just could never decide what to do, and since our backyard is lined with trees, we haven't had to worry much about privacy.<br />
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When I was re thinking what fabric to keep and what to get rid of, I ran across two sweet vintage white Swiss polka dot curtain panels. I just slipped them on a tension rod, and hung them in the middle of the window like I did with the linens on my front windows that I get compliments on all the time. (see four pictures down in <a href="http://thepinkpeonyoflejardin.blogspot.com/2010/09/creating-windows-with-character.html">this post</a>) Anyway, they really soften and cozy up the kitchen. <br />
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I was honored to be asked to make a donation of my art to our local Hemophilia Foundation for part of their fundraising auction this spring, so I put together a little basket of spring goodies...<br />
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My friend had asked me to make a Valentine pillowcase for her daughter who is on a church mission, and I just knew this fabric would be perfect. I combined it with a little pink geometric pattern and a red and white polka dot cuff (both from Walmart). My mom gave me the pillowcase directions at Christmas, but I had a hard time following the instructions without pictures. We ended up having to Skype so she could show me how to do it! Since then, I found that there are many similar tutorials on Pinterest....Of course there are! See <a href="http://smashedpeasandcarrots.com/french-seam-pillowcase-set-in-under-30-minutes-tutorial/">here</a> and <a href="http://patches.typepad.com/notes_from_the_patch/2010/07/tutorial-tuesday-24-pillowcases.html">here</a>. It was a very simple, fast project once I knew what I was doing.</div>
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They have the same print in different dye lots. But, the only other one I liked was this one. In fact, I love this one!<br />
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I've been reading Brene Brown's book again...<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Youre-Supposed/dp/159285849X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1422050579&sr=1-1&keywords=the+gifts+of+imperfection" style="text-decoration: underline;">The Gifts of Imperfection</a>. I just love her and her research. If you are in need of a little self love, (or a lot), I highly recommend her books. </div>
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Starting small, (creatively speaking) I "played with my blues" by shading with blue pencils in a notebook. Miraculously, a repeated symbol came from deep within my subconscious. It is a blue balloon. A symbol that has great meaning for me. It is always so fascinating when I am able to make connections through my art. You would think it would propel me to draw more often, but I am taking baby steps. I found this really cute burlap pencil case at TJ Maxx for $5. The pencils inside weren't that great, so I decided to buy my first box of prismacolor colored pencils with my 40% off coupon from Hobby Lobby instead. I felt like this might give my inner artist something to chew on.<br />
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Something else pretty amazing happened. I was going to put a few of the last Christmas decorations away, and I noticed how pretty the pink inside of the shoe box looked next to the little tree. I had just bought Grace some new jazz shoes for a play that she is in at school. The inside of the box is a pretty pink, with little white polka dots. My first thought was to cut the box into hearts to hang on the tree for Valentine's day.</div>
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Speaking of feeling great, I can't recommend "Yoga with Adriene" enough! You can find her on youtube. Right now she is doing "30 days of yoga", but you can search through all of her videos for anything you are looking for. (Yoga for when you are sick, Yoga for a bad back, Yoga for stronger abs, or flexibility...or whatever) She is cute and fun, and I love her to death. I also like the convenience of rolling out my yoga mat in the convenience of my own home.</div>
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Going along with the idea of starting fresh this new year, I wanted to share a couple of cleaning tips. Several weeks ago, I filled up a squirt bottle with a little vinegar and water. I put it next to my shower. Every morning when we're done showering, we spray down the shower curtain and inside of the tub. Can I tell you that because of this I haven't had to clean my shower in weeks? It is so great!</div>
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God continues to work in my life. I've been honest at times, about my battle with depression and anxiety. For so long, my art was a means to please others. And not just my art. I lost joy, I lost passion. I tried to take an oil painting class this fall because I had just one little spark of creativity left in me. However, it was too overwhelming. Each painting had to be "perfect". I couldn't let myself make a mistake. I couldn't find the joy in it that I used to. How did I get to this place? I found this quote,and it may be the root of some of my troubles...</div>
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I think I have battled this for years. Overwhelmed with all the things I think I "should be or should do or should have". Like a perfectly kept home, (and perfectly kept kids)! Being a perfect mother and church leader. Becoming overwhelmed with a life that was not my own. Unable to keep up in a fast paced world, but trying my hardest to do so. Doing, Doing, and Doing, instead of just <b>Being</b>. Being the true me, the one God knows I am. Letting go of what I don't love, and finding what I do. </div>
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I started to search for joy. And on that path, a hope of discovering my inner artist. Finding what makes my soul sing. God is leading me on that path. He brought me to art therapy. At times I have had some powerful images come out of me. Especially in moments when He showed me truths in the scriptures. I was so filled with joy. I didn't know if I would ever share them since they are so personal, but I will because now I believe we are on this earth to help each other. And, just maybe, that someone out there will find this post that might need to hear something I have to say.</div>
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There is a world out there, not visible with earthly eyes. A world that only God can show us when we put our trust and dependence on Him, and have the courage to let our Savior show us the way. He can uncover our spiritual eyes. I am on the beginning of this journey. A word He is inviting me now to focus on is <b>WONDER.</b> He put me in a position to be a long term substitute at a preschool so I could remember how a child sees the world. There is a divine reason for everything that happens to us. </div>
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Then, He posted that word in so many different places and contexts in my world for me to see. If I wasn't open and looking for it, and His direction, I wouldn't have noticed the post it notes. The truth is, if we are open, He will show us. Each one of us, many things. I know I miss a lot, but I am grateful for what I have seen, and how He is nurturing me. It is good to ponder.</div>
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I feel like Lucy. Going through the wardrobe. I am slowly beginning to see the life He has to offer me. It will take time, and patience. It is in His time. I turn to Him more. I look to His guidance. I hope. I watch. As a new world slowly unfolds. I am a child. He is my loving Father. It may not be without bumps and bruises. I am not perfect, and that is ok. It will be hard to learn, and not always easy to let go of old ways and turn to Him.</div>
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I wonder at the many miracles that Jesus performed. Turning water to wine, multiplying loaves and fishes, and so many physical, mental, and spiritual healings. Jesus gave Peter the power to perform miracles when Jesus left the earth. It is still under His divine guidance and direction. Peter looked into a lame man's eyes as the man waited outside the temple to ask for alms, just as he had every day. People had to carry him to the temple. Peter asked the man to look into his eyes. He proclaimed that he had no gold nor silver, but then with the power given him from Jesus, he lifted the man by the right hand, and his ankles and feet gained strength and he walked for the first time. (Acts Chapter 3). The wonder is not just in that miracle, but that we have bones and skin and nerves to even walk to begin with. (<a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1989/04/the-god-that-doest-wonders?lang=eng">Howard W. Hunter)</a></div>
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The man was so joyful as he ran! I wonder how he felt days later when he sat with his family and pondered on what had miraculously happened to him?</div>
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*One of our family's traditions is to make White Peppermint Hot chocolate on Christmas Eve. Enjoy the recipe!</div>
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Happy Holidays! I had so much fun decorating this year. I upcycled some old Christmas decorations, and found new places to display others. That always seems to freshen things up. Last year I bought a vintage red toy truck at an antique mall after Christmas. I had plans to put a little "fresh cut" Christmas tree in the back of it, but had to wait until this year to pick one up at the Dollar Tree. I didn't like the mound of snow at the bottom of the tree, so I cut it off, and hot glued rolled up brown paper for a more realistic looking trunk.</div>
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I propped up a little chalkboard behind it and printed the lyrics to the carol "O Christmas Tree" to continue with the tree theme. It makes me so happy whenever I see cars driving around town carrying their beloved Christmas trees on top. </div>
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Since I now have a china cabinet in one corner of my piano room (see <a href="http://thepinkpeonyoflejardin.blogspot.com/2014/01/my-free-china-cabinet.html">here </a>and <a href="http://thepinkpeonyoflejardin.blogspot.com/2014/08/home-decorating-with-scrapbook-paper.html">here</a>) I needed to put my tree in the opposite corner this year. It looks like this will be its home for the next several years, since I can't find any other place for it. I am actually very pleased it worked out this way, because now I can see it from three different rooms. Sometimes I just sit on the couch mesmerized with its beauty.<br />
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I couldn't find a good place this year for my giant redwood tree pine cones. (The top of my armoir <a href="http://thepinkpeonyoflejardin.blogspot.com/2010/11/decorating-with-big-pinecones.html">where they used to be</a>, is already occupied). Then I remembered that I don't have to keep all my decorations indoors. So, I put them in a galvanized wash tub, and placed it on the little table on the back patio.<br />
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Remember my <a href="http://thepinkpeonyoflejardin.blogspot.com/2014/05/diy-boxwood-preservation-family-fun.html">boxwood preserving </a>disaster this summer? I was disappointed it didn't work. But, when I saw this bunch of greenery at Wegmans (grocery store) the week of Thanksgiving, I thought I would try to make a wreath with them. It was only $5.00 for the bunch, and they were practically completely dry already! I'm not sure if it is boxwood or not, but it looked close enough for my liking.</div>
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I cut black foam board into the shape of a doughnut, and just hot glued little bunches of it around the circle. It is completely dry now, but I think it still looks ok. And, if I am careful with it, I may still be able to get a few years out of it. </div>
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I never get tired of this little wreath. It moves around to a new place every year.</div>
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I decided to try a white, cream, and green colored theme on the top of my piano and in the entryway. I love the combination of these soft, simple colors.<br />
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I still can't believe I picked up this red and white cross stitched runner at a yard sale one summer...<br />
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After Christmas last year, I bought a kitchen hand towel. It was a fun Reindeer Food replica of a feed sack. I thought it was too pretty to use, so I wrapped it around a piece of foam board, taped it down with duct tape, and stuck it in a yard sale frame.<br />
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For a couple of years now, I have planned to put glitter on these ice skates that I had picked up at a rummage sale. Have you seen how people have put glitter on them? In the end, I decided I don't want to do anything too trendy, and decided to keep them as is which is probably more timeless.<br />
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I still have a couple more things to make on my list. One is a Joy to the World burlap banner to hang in my kitchen window. The other is to make some ornaments or something out of old black and white family photographs. I hope you are enjoying the season!robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450002985596176720noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555845505957810270.post-51925493234048257082014-12-04T20:11:00.002-05:002014-12-04T20:11:30.370-05:00Decorating Ideas & The Jingle Bell Shop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a name='more'></a>I am so glad I put my Christmas decorations up the day after Thanksgiving this year. It's funny, but it's only the 4th of December, and I feel like December has been here forever! (In a good way). Usually the month flies by so fast that I hardly have time to enjoy it. Not this year! I am breathing it all in!<br />
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I can't wait to show you some of my new decorations. But, I haven't taken pictures of them yet, so I want to share an idea with you that I made when my house was on the Christmas home tour. I hung an old, chippy white window on the wall. Then I strung twine across the glass and hung some of my favorite photos of my kids from Christmases past with clothespins. They aren't the original pictures. I just scanned them and printed them in black and white from my printer.<br />
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I was so excited when I found this bunch of greenery at the grocery store around Thanksgiving. It was the last bunch left, and I couldn't believe it was only $5.00. It looks like boxwood to me, and was already partially dry. After I tried to dry my own boxwood (unsuccessfully) this summer, I felt like this was a much better option. I'm hoping to make a wreath out of it tonight. We'll see. It is much drier now because I haven't paid much attention to it for over a week. But, I figure it will last longer as a wreath if it still looks decent.<br />
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Tonight I picked up the leftover items at the elementary school from the Christmas shop that didn't sell. Maybe the schools do it in your area? It's where local crafters bring in their goodies for the kids to buy as presents for their families and friends. I was pleased to have sold out of everything but a few hand warmers. They said they are always short on gifts for dads and grandpas, so I came up with microwaveable hand warmers for them. I picked boyish colors and fabrics that reminded me of what might be a dad's favorite dress shirt. Sometimes I fill my hand warmers with rice, but I used wheat for these instead because I already had quite a bit of it.</div>
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Ok, this is totally random, but I picked up this papier mache deer head at Hobby Lobby for $12.00. It was the last one left. I thought I could do something great with it, but after I got home, I decided it was too trendy for me, and I wasn't sure I wanted to pull it out year after year. I just thought I would share in case you are interested in one! I know paper mache animal heads are very popular. :)<br />
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My favorite thing I made for the elementary school jingle bell shop this year was snowflake necklaces. I think some moms are really going to like them! I saved one for me, and put it on a tiny silver chain. I started making them last year, so I can't even remember how I mixed up the dough like clay. I'll have to find the recipe again. I rolled them into little balls (probably pea sized) and flattened them with a rolling pin. Then I poked a hole in the top with a toothpick. Once they were dry, I spray painted them gray, and then hand painted a little white snowflake on each one. They are all different sizes, but most of them are pretty little. I love jewelry that is small and simple. <br />
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I also made some fleece scarves for the boys, and personalized some insulated hot drink holders.<br />
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Lastly, I thought I would share what I just did with one of my vintage pins. I hang a desk calendar on our fridge to keep up with everyone's comings and goings. But because I like everything to be pretty in my house, I "slip covered" it with black fabric and a ruffle! (So, we just lift that up to write on the calendar. It's probably not the most convenient for my family, but they're used to it!) I picked up some heavy duty magnets from Staples, and decided to hot glue one of the pins to it. It just adds a little bit of sparkle, and I love it! :)</div>
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I hope to be back soon to share some new decorations that I made. I hope you are able to keep things as simple as possible this season so that you can savor every moment of it!</div>
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I know we haven't even had Thanksgiving yet, but I'm starting to get excited to decorate for Christmas. My neighbor has her tree up, and I am officially in the mood for all the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas. I promise I will wait until after Thanksgiving to do anything about it though! :)<br />
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Since I'm thinking ahead about gifts, I thought I would share something that I did last year that went over really well. Before you think it requires a lot of kneading and rising, think again. These beautiful loaves of bread are Rhodes frozen pre made loaves! So, all that is required is sticking them in a bread pan to raise, and then baking. I tied each bag with a ribbon and attached a card with the scripture reference to Jesus being the bread of life...<br />
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"And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life. He that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." John 6:35<br />
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I also included a link to some of my favorite Bible videos. Who doesn't love a loaf of freshly baked bread? ;) And, if you are really in a hurry, you can use my <a href="http://thepinkpeonyoflejardin.blogspot.com/2011/03/another-use-for-electric-heating-pad.html">rapid rise method using a heating pad!</a></div>
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About a week ago, <a href="http://delish.com/">delish.com</a> contacted me to ask permission to use my <a href="http://thepinkpeonyoflejardin.blogspot.com/2010/11/sail-away-pottery-barn.html">Mayflower centerpiece idea</a> on their site as well as other <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Hearst sites including <a href="http://countryliving.com/">CountryLiving.com</a>, <a href="http://womansday.com/">WomansDay.com</a>, <a href="http://goodhousekeeping.com/">GoodHousekeeping.com</a>! I was pretty excited about it, and surprised that my little Mayflower is still sailing around the Internet 4 years later. :) </span> Anyway, the post went live this week, and you can check out all of the other great Thanksgiving Centerpiece ideas <a href="http://www.delish.com/entertaining-ideas/holidays/thanksgiving/edible-thanksgiving-centerpieces-placecards#slide-1">here</a>.<br />
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That reminded me of other holiday creations that I created a long time ago. Many of them were inspired by my favorite catalogs like Pottery Barn and Ballard Designs. In fact, I painted these little stockings on canvas after I saw some real ones in a Ballard Design catalog. I'm actually surprised that they still sell some of the same styles!<br />
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I started working at Montessori Preschool last week, and I'm finding that it is harder to get all of my Holiday "to do's" checked off. Have you started Christmas shopping yet?<br />
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Either way, it looks easy enough to make without a pattern. If you want, you can hold up a piece of computer paper to the image below on your screen, and lightly trace the outline of the suit with a pencil. You can then re size it to however big you would like it to be. Since there is candy in the one below, I would make the legs a bit wider than they are in this image, and I would make the whole suit a little bit bigger.<br />
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All you will need is red felt, red thread, scissors, craft glue or glue gun, and little white pom poms.<br />
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1.Using your pattern, cut two suits exactly the same out of the red felt. (maybe fold a sheet of felt, pin your pattern to both pieces, and cut around them at the same time)<br />
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2.On one of the suits, cut a slit as far down as the arm pits are about 1/4" or a little more in from the edge. <br />
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3. Cut out a long rectangle out of a scrap piece of fabric, Sew the top long edge of the rectangle to the fabric above the slit. (this makes the flap.)<br />
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4. With the flap facing you, put both suits together and sew around the entire suit a little bit in from the edge.<br />
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5. glue the little pom poms to the edges of the flap, as well as the front of the suit.<br />
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* If you want to make an ornament instead, don't sew the neck closed. Bend some wire to make a little hanger, and hang it on your tree. (or just hot glue a loop of twine to the back and hang it up. I just set my suits in the tree, and they don't fall off.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555845505957810270.post-26860465153013395212014-11-04T16:12:00.004-05:002014-11-05T20:09:12.567-05:00Dollar Store Gift<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I wanted to try out this idea myself. I found the following "Grains" image online and then printed it. I placed the printout underneath a flour sack towel that I found at the Dollar Tree, and then I traced the lettering and grain with a fine tipped permanent marker. My kids are older now, but I love the idea of using young children's artwork for the project and then gifting the towels to grandparents.<br />
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Ok, I'm back to give a shout out again for <a href="http://www.simplysogood.com/2010/03/crusty-bread.html">Janet's</a> Crusty Bread! (<a href="http://simplysogood.com/">simplysogood.com</a>) This time I tried the Rosemary Lemon with Gruyere cheese. (I used medium Gruyere instead of mild or sharp). Also, I read her recipe again and realized I had been using the wrong yeast. It must be instant yeast, not regular. The loaves were good before, but now they are amazing! <br />
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If you haven't tried this recipe yet, I highly recommend it. It is super easy! I just wish you were here to taste it and share it with me. I'm not sure my kids will appreciate it. ;)robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450002985596176720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555845505957810270.post-20044795617965074252014-10-24T22:41:00.003-04:002014-10-24T22:41:42.349-04:00Pretty little things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was at the dollar spot at Target recently, and found a chalkboard marker. I put it in my cart, and then put it back on the shelf. Then I put it back in my cart again. Over and over I did this. I know it was only a dollar, but I didn't want it to be an impulse buy! I finally kept it because I was so curious to see if it worked. Now, I'm guessing that most everyone has been using one of these to make all of their beautiful chalkboard art these days. But, like I have said before, I am very slow to jump on the band wagon, and somewhat old fashioned. I always have been. I think we were the last to get an answering machine, high speed internet, and *gasp* I don't even have a smart phone! In fact, I picked up a GPS at a yard sale, and we have used it, but I find that I don't even like relying on that very much.</div>
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And, I love it when my brain finds ways to re use old things! Creativity is a wonderful thing!robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450002985596176720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555845505957810270.post-24421600768602324812014-10-21T21:47:00.002-04:002014-10-21T21:47:27.267-04:00Decorating for Fall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My orange stripey straws stay out all year long, but look especially good in the fall. :)<br />
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I just popped the yellow flowers into a jar and set them right into my vintage milk glass vase...they aren't secured at all. I love the little bit of yellow.<br />
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I found the perfect place for my sweet autumn burlap banner. Last year I had it hanging in front of the fireplace, but I like it so much better here. (Sorry for the photo, it is so hard to shoot towards the window.) The "tablecloth" is a couple of yards of fabric that I found in the basement...it's black with white polka dots.<br />
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I guess I'm getting a head start on Thanksgiving as well! I decided I really needed to be more positive and focus on my blessings, so I found an old notebook and put a little scrapbook paper on the front and labeled it. I'm learning that gratitude is not just being grateful for things. It is being grateful for the situations and circumstances we find ourselves in in life...no matter how hard. It is understanding that all of our experiences are our for our growth and ultimate joy.<br />
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And I even lit some candles the other day while I wrote in my journal... A conscious effort to take a little time to appreciate the simple pleasures in life.<br />
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1. Corelle classic cafe blue dinner plates. We needed new everyday dinner plates, so I just bought these from <a href="http://www.shopworldkitchen.com/livingware-classic-caf%C3%A9-blue-10.25in-dinner-plate-1055629.html#q=cafe+blue+dinner+plates&start=2">their website</a>. They were buy 3 get one free. I love the blue rim, and the fact that they are light weight and easy to stack in the cupboard.</div>
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2. These Australian juice glasses from the thrift store. Love the black dot pattern!</div>
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3. Thinking ahead of winter, I finally went for it and bought my first pair of Sorel boots. Last year, my Target ones didn't make it through the winter. I hope to be set with this pair for at least a few years!</div>
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4. What I like to call my little love note from God. This heart shaped leaf was in the street all by itself and right in my walking path the other day. It was just sitting there waiting to be noticed.</div>
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5. My boys. Ryan will be graduating this year. *sniff*, and I would do anything to go back in time and squeeze and kiss those chubby cheeks of Ty's one more time.<br />
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6. This time of year. The weather is cooling off, and I want to start drinking hot chocolate and baking more. To wrap up in a soft cozy blanket and watch the season change right outside my window.</div>
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I just put two loaves of<a href="http://www.simplysogood.com/2010/03/crusty-bread.html"> artisan bread</a> in the oven to take to a luncheon today. I made a plain loaf, and a pecan, cinnamon, raisin loaf. I made up the sweet bread recipe, so we will see how it turns out. They have been bubbling all night long on the counter though, and smell delicious. I just love that recipe! </div>
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The weather is crisp here, and I am starting to dig out my soup recipes. My mom gave me this recipe for Zuppa Toscana soup, and we made it last week. It is a copycat recipe from Olive Garden. I have never had the soup at the restaurant, but it was pretty tasty at home. I just used the sausage in the tube that already had bacon in it. I also added some real bacon bits from my freezer. To make it even easier, I used prepared minced garlic from the fridge. If it sounds good to you, here is the recipe!</div>
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Today, I'm going to try this <a href="http://www.blueapron.com/recipes/thai-shrimp-soup-with-coconut-lemongrass-red-curry?utm_medium=social-paid&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=adtest2&cvosrc=social-paid.pinterest.adtest2&pp=1">Thai Shrimp Soup Recipe</a>. It looks so yummy too! </div>
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*(Quick side note...sometimes I forget what I have shown you. Like the white door that I freshened up with a new coat of blue paint!)</div>
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Anyway, back to the white walls. The other problem is that it is darker on this side of the house because of the northern exposure. So, I didn't want to do anything too dark. Years ago, I picked up some great embossed wallpaper at a yard sale. I planned to Wallpaper the entire area and then paint it a bright green. I recruited my mom to help with the wallpaper while she was visiting, but she soon learned that I didn't have enough paper so I had to scratch those plans. On a whim, I ran to the paint store and picked up a sample of one of my favorite greens. (SW melange green...the same as in my F.R.) I got out a paintbrush (not even a roller!) And slapped a coat on in about half an hour flat. I didn't even paint below one of my little tables because I was so lazy, and it was not that noticeable. And, it has stayed that way ever since!</div>
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"Home Sweet Home" sign courtesy of my friend who was moving and getting ready to take it to Goodwill before I snatched it up! I hand painted the blue flowers and vines on the white plates. When the walls were white, I had to do something to keep them from blending in!<br />
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Someday, (hopefully soon) I will get to update the counters! ;) I'm thinking of quartz because I have never really liked granite. What do you think would look good?<br />
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I have been practicing slowing down in life. Letting go of some of my "to do" lists. Giving my lists to God, and letting Him guide me instead. It has taken me a long time to get here, and I can't tell you how liberating it is! This morning I did yoga with a friend, and then learned to meditate. Yesterday I went on a 7.5 mile hike with three friends to Sunfish pond. (A glacial lake) along the Appalachian trail. It was absolutely breathtaking, but very rocky! <br />
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I loved the moss on the rocks. Some of it was even mint green!<br />
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I was a little nervous about the hike because my knee was bothering me, and I had been awake since 4:30 a.m! I have no idea why my body was ready to go at that time of morning. I also volunteered for the first time that morning before the hike at art club at the middle school. Their project was painting lizards on flat, smooth, rocks. So, I was pretty excited when later that afternoon, I actually saw a lizard on a rock! I had to snap a quick picture to show my daughter, and maybe the other students and art teacher.<br />
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The fern like foliage looked so beautiful as we rounded the bends. The photos aren't so great, because I didn't want to keep slowing everyone down, so I couldn't really focus on perfecting the shots. :)<br />
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I also found the best deal I have ever seen on toothbrushes at the Dollar Tree. <a href="http://www.dollartree.com/health-beauty/oral-care/Toothbrushes/Assured-Family-Pack-Drinking-Cup-Toothbrush-Holder/591c601c1077p300305/index.pro?method=search">A pack of six </a> for only a dollar. They have soft bristles, and work out great for our family. Don't you just love a good deal?!</div>
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I've had some empty Terra cotta pots hanging around, and decided to "shop my yard" for something to put in them. Amazingly, I have never thought to do that before! Often times we can find <b>free</b> things right in our own backyards! I realized that my <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepeta_cataria">catnip</a> in my yard is still going strong! When it blooms, it looks like lavender to me. I've had it for years, and it's quite hardy. I figured if it was so tough to kill outside, I might have some luck with it inside as well.</div>
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I also dug up some garlic onions from my garden to put into pots. Most of the plants we have in our yard were here when we moved in. We tried the onions once, and didn't think they were very good. They just keep multiplying, and I have had a hard time keeping them under control!</div>
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By the way, what do you do with real lavender? I have some in my front yard. It dried naturally, so I sent Grace out to gather it. It smells really good, but I'm not sure what to do with it yet.<br />
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In honor of Autumn, I found this old piece of artwork done by my 17 yr old when he was in second grade. I have always loved it. The bright red apples remind me of those in our backyard that are ready to harvest. Unfortunately, most of our apples end up on the ground just like those in Ryan's painting!</div>
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Speaking of children's art, soon I'll be volunteering for the middle school art club...two days a week at 6:20 a.m. That's early, but I'm looking forward to it! And, I will already be up to help my boys get out the door on time for their early morning religion class. I might as well do something else at that hour!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0