tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32663075154294929552024-02-24T01:44:48.931-05:00Joyously Living Life~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266307515429492955.post-34319047231857276192014-08-12T17:52:00.000-04:002014-08-14T23:35:36.423-04:00Vignettes From My Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Been living here for a few years now and the garden and patio are finally looking full and lush. I am so happy with the way my plants are filling in. I try to do mostly perennials so I don't have to do too much planting each Spring. This is the gate from the patio to the pool.<br />
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OK, my pots are annuals. The sweet potato plants went crazy. Can the potatoes from these plants be eaten? I can see them pushing out of the ground. Anyone know?<br />
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Another pot to the left of the gate.</div>
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Continuing to the left of the gate is this lovely huge bush. I cannot remember it's name but it begins with an "L". It gets small clusters of lavender flowers all over it and the bees love it too. It blooms late and it is just now setting buds. Time to trim that Monarda (bee balm). <br />
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Continuing to the left are 2 steps from the patio to the back lawn, just behind this pot. Tuber Roses in the pot should bloom soon.<br />
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Steps to the left again from the patio to the garage.</div>
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This is a favorite Forget-Me-Not.</div>
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Such pretty leaves.</div>
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Behind you if you are looking at the Forget-Me-Not are the stairs to the sunroom. My pot of herbs that I have been clipping all Summer.</div>
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Sweet Miss Kitty is sleeping on her "Petting Chair". She can be on the other side of the patio and if she wants to be petted she will race to this chair so that you know what is on her mind. So funny. All of our kitty's are strays that have now become a part of the family.<br />
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This is my Fairy Garden. Love the angel and the glitter balls, as I call them. You can buy them on QVC. They come in a set of 3. I have 3 colors, green, blue and silver. Each ball is battery operated and has a timer. Mine go on at dusk and off 5 hours later and for those 5 hours they glitter and sparkle.<br />
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This is the Wisteria that I planted last year. It has made strong gains this year.<br />
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Up and up to the deck to the sunroom and up the railing to above the windows. The plan is to run the vine across the top of the windows to shade them during the summer.<br />
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This is my Handsome man. He likes to sleep on the steps. It is cool there and he gets lots of attention each time someone passes him on the steps.<br />
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This is the covering on the patio shading it from the late afternoon sun so that we can have dinner here each night. The cold winter was hard on my boxwood. There are 5 growing in the raised planter on the patio. I am trying to save them but I may have to dig them out. These 2 look almost dead.<br />
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This clematis is still booming. It is planted in the center of the 5 boxwood and is running up the light string that runs around the structure on the patio.<br />
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I love this outdoor rug. Do you have one outside? It feels good on my bare feet.<br />
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The canvas top can be pulled down toward the setting sun creating a cool space for meals.<br />
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I was experimenting with my camera and attempted to get pictures last night of my glitter balls. Here are two different shots. I really need more practice.<br />
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She and her friends live just down the street in the buttercup pasture.</div>
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This is my hard working neighbor plowing the fields for planting.</div>
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This is tobacco planted in the field. </div>
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The Amish and the Mennonite.</div>
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The Mennonite drive black carriages and the Amish drive gray carriages.</div>
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This is George. He is all around the neighborhood in his green wagon.</div>
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I know it's a bit late for this year. Most of you have your tree up for this season.</div>
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I wanted to share with you how I wrap my Christmas tree in ribbon.</div>
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I really love the look it creates.</div>
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I start with a sheer ribbon that has been cut in different length pieces. The way I came up with this technique is that many years ago I was recycling ribbon that had already been cut into pieces when I decided to wrap my tree with it.</div>
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It is a short piece maybe 2 feet long.</div>
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I use the shortest pieces at the top.</div>
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I didn't start at the top because I always fill the top of the tree with silver stars and snowy branches. You can start at the tippy top if you like.</div>
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About 3-4 inches from the end secure the ribbon with a wire to the selected branch.</div>
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I like the ends to poke out here and there.</div>
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As you are twisting the ribbon and working it into the tree put a piece of wire around the ribbon to gather it and twist the wire around just the perfect branch. You will know it when you get to it.</div>
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When the tree is filled you won't notice the wires.</div>
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See, don't just wrap the tree but twist the ribbon and sort of fit it into the branches so that it doesn't just sit on the ends of the branches.</div>
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Work the ribbon behind a few of the branches continuing to twist it and wire it to get the look you want. It's best not to unwind more ribbon than you can manage. . . . .<br />
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But sometimes as I am fastening a wire this happens.</div>
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Love that little twist in this ribbon.</div>
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Looks much better with all the other trims on the tree but this is how mine looked with just the ribbon on it and a couple of swirly, glittery things on it.</div>
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If you have a Lenox China Outlet Store near you and you love their Butlers Pantry pattern as much as I do. Git over there right now girls.<br />
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Yesterday while stopping at the outlet stores I spied a big white tent in the Lenox outlet parking lot.<br />
Now in my mind a tent means Huge savings and I was not disappointed. I wasn't shopping for china but I have been drooling over this pattern for years.<br />
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The tent held great little accent pieces but inside the store was the sale of a lifetime.<br />
All the irregulars were on sale and on top of that another 25% off. I got 10 dinner plates and 10 Trattoria Accent plates for a bit more then the price of 2 (yes that's right 2) Full Price dinner plates!<br />
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I was thunder struck. I would have bought more but I got the last ones in the dinner plates. Now there are many other plates in this pattern that coordinate to make a lovely table. Some have embossed fruit on the borders and some a flower pattern, some are sweet little dots. Wish they would have had more of the tiny dots. I would have got them too.<br />
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I got what I wanted and am doing a happy dance in the dining room. Just wanted to let you all know and share the Joy.<br />
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As a side note I decorated the plate with Zucchini bread I made from a Betty Crocker recipe that we love.<br />
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She looks nice with the Butlers Pantry china and the little cream bottle I got antiquing last weekend.<br />
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Oh, Did I tell you we have a new kitten? Can you tell by this picture? She is into everything. Loves to play with the silk flowers. Her name is Jasmine because she is pretty as a flower.<br />
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I found her wandering around the back yard near the woods a few months ago. She was so tiny she fit in the palm of my one hand. She is growing so quickly and bringing Joy to our lives. Love kittens.<br />
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I love seeing what you have done.<br />
Last week it was in the 80's here and I was loving it<br />
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This week the temp is in the 70's. A bit cooler but still not Fall to me. <br />
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My little Halloween witch was calling so I unpacked her and got busy.<br />
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Then these came in the mail. Oh Joy! My lighted wax pumpkins I ordered from QVC.<br />
Do you Q? I love staying home and doing my shopping at QVC. They have such unique items.<br />
(They are not paying me for this I am just sharing them because I love them)<br />
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The pumpkins came in a set of 4. I'll share the item # so you can easily find them if you like them too. (#H200893) These are called the Toile set. There were two other designs but this one is sweet. What do you think?</div>
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I mixed them up with other décor I had from years ago.<br />
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Some silk leaves, Indian corn and little white pumpkins I got at the roadside stand and a few brown books to add height.<br />
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Each pumpkin has two AA batteries and a timer. Each night they come on automatically at the same time and stay lit for 4 hours.<br />
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Our house is a Bi-level and the railing usually installed by the contractor in the entrance way steps was replaced by a half wall that I just love to decorate for all the seasons. It is in the living room and is also seen in the foyer.<br />
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It is almost like decorating a mantle. . .long and narrow. I kept it simple because we have a new little kitten. If you have a kitten you know what I am talking about. Everything is fair game as a toy!<br />
Anyone know what I have to do to make my picture size larger? I can't seem to locate where to change it. <br />
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How many do you have?</div>
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This was my first. </div>
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There is a matching buffet across the room.</div>
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Got more dishes? </div>
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You know what that's like, right?</div>
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Need another cabinet.</div>
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Love the curve across the front of this one.</div>
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This is the one I am working on right now.</div>
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Pink inside!</div>
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Annie Sloans Old White and Scandanavian Pink mixed with old white inside.</div>
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This is my newest love! </div>
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What a treasure.</div>
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Love the chicken wire on the side doors.</div>
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Also nice that it comes in two pieces.</div>
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Makes it much easier to move.</div>
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OK, Back to the one I am working on right now.<br />
Notice the difference in the color on the top and the bottom<br />
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This is a better shot. The piece has already been waxed with ASCP <u>Clear wax and left to dry, then</u> <u>buffed.</u> On the left I applied ASCP Dark wax lightly, with a brush and rubbed it off quickly. On the right I have not used the dark wax yet. The way I do it the wax just darkens the paint slightly. Some gals use lots of wax and get an even darker finish. All I want to do is darken it slightly.<br />
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You can see here that I mixed probably 1/3 cup of Clear wax with 1/2 tsp. of dark wax to get this color. I never use the dark wax without mixing it first with clear. It is just too dark for my taste.</div>
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I ever so slightly dip my waxing brush in in the dark mix. Just a tiny bit on the tip of the brush. Then I sort of dry brush it with the grain across the surface of the piece.</div>
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In the crevices on the right you can see bits of the dark wax.</div>
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This foot has not been waxed yet but above it has.</div>
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This is just the technique I use to get the finish I want for my pieces.</div>
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Here she is all finished. She will sit for 24 hours then I will buff her and fill her with dishes!<br />
She is sitting on the big wall in the sunroom. This room is becoming an extension of my kitchen.<br />
Wait till you see what I do with this room.<br />
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I remember before I started using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint I was scared to start for fear of messing up a piece of furniture. After a bit you get fearless, so don't delay, jump right in you will love the results.<br />
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I went antiquing with my friend Joy on Thursday and this is one of the treasures I came home with.<br />
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It's a large embossed box. It is 20 X 13 X 16" deep. It has a wonderful cottage on the top. In the right hand corner it says "Ann Annaways Cottage. Guess I'll have to do a little google research and see what I can find.<br />
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The ends are just hammered metal. Nothing fancy.</div>
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It is very clean on the inside. I wonder if it had a specific purpose or if it was just for decoration and storage.</div>
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It has a little chain on one corner so the lid stays opened.</div>
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The back.</div>
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The front has an English street scene. There is a pub on the left with a sign handing out front.</div>
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Sweet!</div>
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<strong>Isn't she a Beauty?</strong></div>
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<strong>I have been wanting an old crystal chandy for so many years.</strong></div>
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<strong>A few months ago I want to an auction and there she was. . .calling my name.</strong></div>
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<strong>"Ahrisha. . .Do you see me hanging here in the corner?"</strong></div>
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"Take me Home." She whispered.</div>
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<strong>That's a reflection of the Christmas tree in the mirror. Yes, it's still up and I am lovin' it.</strong></div>
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<strong>There is a tiny little metal tag wired to the top labeled "SPAIN".</strong></div>
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<strong>Lots of bronze and crystals. Just like I requested.</strong></div>
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<strong>I am considering replacing the candles with new creamy colored ones with the drippy wax running down the sides. What would you do, Keep it original or replace them?</strong></div>
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<strong>I hung her in a corner of the livingroom by the sofa for reading light. I love to curl up here with a book.</strong></div>
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I found this great little server and it is perfect for the small space I have. The above picture is the finished color after I painted it with ASCP in Scandavian Pink first then Cream and a mix of cream and olive to make a sage color over the pink. I did a sort of stippling over the pink with the cream and sage.<br />
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The finish after waxing looks amazing. Here is a close up.</div>
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I love how the pink pokes out here and there. I was careful not to fill in all the spots with the stippled colors. The finished color looks like leather or suede.<br />
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The below picture is the beginning of the process. Have you tried ASCP in Scandavian Pink yet. I love the old world shade of pink that it is.<br />
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This pic above is the stippling that I did with the Cream and the Sage color that I mixed up. It looks just awful till you first wax it with clear wax then with the dark wax to really blend the colors. Then I wax it again with clear wax to further remove some of the dark wax. I did not use the dark wax until I mixed it with a lot of the clear wax to tone the shade of brown that it is down to a lighter brown. This technique works the best for me and makes it easier to remove most of the dark wax.</div>
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After each waxing I let the wax dry overnight before I buffed it to a shine. I'm not sure if you have to wait that long but it just worked for me. Now scroll back up to the top picture to see the finished server again. What a difference. This technique is not for everyone but for just one piece here or there I love it. <br />
I am off to the garage to finish painting my new/old bedroom suite. Gotta love this ASCP !<br />
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I was looking for a creative way to set up my picnic table.</div>
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Instead of a centerpiece I did an arrangement at one end of the table.</div>
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First I covered the table with a French Provencial cloth.</div>
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I placed the napkins in an old crock.</div>
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You can purchase great big colorful napkins at Ikea.</div>
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The silver in blue ball jars. . .</div>
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The glasses in my Pottery Barn carrier. . .</div>
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and the white dinner plates stacked all at one end of the table</div>
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under the old oak tree.</div>
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Everyone helped themselves from the bounty and found a place to sit under the wonderful oak tree.</div>
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The shaded coolness was appreciated by all.</div>
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Hope you are enjoying your holiday week.</div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">TIP: A centerpiece doesn't have to be in the center of the table.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">Think outside the box and have fun!</span></div>
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I am linking to these great parties:</div>
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<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" target="_blank">Tablescape Thursday</a></div>
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Happy 4th. Of July Week~ ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~ ~</div>
~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266307515429492955.post-19558609428023328822012-06-13T15:30:00.000-04:002012-06-13T15:34:41.100-04:00A Little Of This And ThatHello Friends~ ~ ~<br />
Sharing some of the fun things I have seen and been doing this Spring.<br />
How do you like this Beetle? Isn't she a Gem?<br />
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I can't stand it how cute they are.</div>
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I love my silver Beetle but this is amazing.</div>
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Think I'm A little to old to be seen driving it but it sure does pull at my heartstrings.</div>
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With sea salt on top! I highly recommend this candy.</div>
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Last fall Mom and I took clippings (slips) from our gernaniums. They were first put into water till they grew roots. Then we potted them into tin cans, just like Grandma used to do, and grew them on the window sills all winter.</div>
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They are now planted in the garden and doing well.</div>
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This is a close up of Moms pride and Joy. A lamp she got right after she and Daddy got married many years ago. Actually there were two matching lamps but Daddy broke one of them many years ago but he blamed it forever on the cat. So funny. Daddy was quite a character. Miss him very much and honor him this Fathers Day.</div>
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Wishing all of you a lovely Fathers Day.</div>
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~ ~Ahrisha~ ~</div>~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266307515429492955.post-52009957678404050912012-02-22T08:38:00.003-05:002012-02-22T08:58:19.879-05:00She's Gone . . .<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk3wu3NsgTMOsD89xwkEY_grZGvIrnUVqIocLT4MF8TemEJHKSNzpHwWEXx8wiej44iP8rHZOE0_QiNWUW_uEQojGDUZiJMgqBYgwdvU3RWYajCCOpdNMUlVpgnLB963tmrIFZBq3-Yr4A/s1600/IMG_3238.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711954982459507474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk3wu3NsgTMOsD89xwkEY_grZGvIrnUVqIocLT4MF8TemEJHKSNzpHwWEXx8wiej44iP8rHZOE0_QiNWUW_uEQojGDUZiJMgqBYgwdvU3RWYajCCOpdNMUlVpgnLB963tmrIFZBq3-Yr4A/s400/IMG_3238.JPG" /></a> I have some sad news. Our Dear little Caramel is gone. . .over the Rainbow Bridge. She was hit by a car last week. She died immediately. Small Blessing. The incident was witnessed by a neighbor who stopped to assist. The woman who hit her was devistated are we.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQv9NZBVcBofr9tG7WDL6q4eEH1eTl6zmlC3wCqawlq35jBzxxNI7fYks7pnF9M_nDTAFxQiPEyQgnJM3UbzQoixYDzqnWiQZ175XZSSk2M8sza79ZX0ama6kEd1xvq3Lqqtr4xcO52iYV/s1600/IMG_3309.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711954964203539650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQv9NZBVcBofr9tG7WDL6q4eEH1eTl6zmlC3wCqawlq35jBzxxNI7fYks7pnF9M_nDTAFxQiPEyQgnJM3UbzQoixYDzqnWiQZ175XZSSk2M8sza79ZX0ama6kEd1xvq3Lqqtr4xcO52iYV/s400/IMG_3309.JPG" /></a> She was born here and was with us for 7 short months. I cannot believe she is gone. She had the sweetest spirit and will be missed for as long as I live.</div><br /><div>Her brother Licorice misses her so much. They were a tag team and were always together. He seems quiet and a little lost.<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8SYg7ie0fc8lypzaxTtaEg8lhbPHtANXkFl9BQv238-jEhLtNfzGX0ZcixO_GX6-jrmJplXxLErrk_Q9N2mRmpGrkHXISo39CH1HuSfq44IM9Eab-WHpgGKcgvlFeE58TSQTtMerO7CY/s1600/IMG_3315.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711954952408012994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8SYg7ie0fc8lypzaxTtaEg8lhbPHtANXkFl9BQv238-jEhLtNfzGX0ZcixO_GX6-jrmJplXxLErrk_Q9N2mRmpGrkHXISo39CH1HuSfq44IM9Eab-WHpgGKcgvlFeE58TSQTtMerO7CY/s400/IMG_3315.JPG" /></a> In the bag together. . .playing.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkzNDsUTQOTHAKI4eFO5gZ_TthrvHb-MAFNAMQ8ZVmfkIWu6iQo4lh4aqREF1QJs1oz1VcfXiQrTRhBDwx8ucoTg2n94OHsolE-TW7GwYagqQ16HMxWPHczSH9CCNay7-LOzQTwjAqUvu2/s1600/IMG_3250.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711954943428164626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkzNDsUTQOTHAKI4eFO5gZ_TthrvHb-MAFNAMQ8ZVmfkIWu6iQo4lh4aqREF1QJs1oz1VcfXiQrTRhBDwx8ucoTg2n94OHsolE-TW7GwYagqQ16HMxWPHczSH9CCNay7-LOzQTwjAqUvu2/s400/IMG_3250.JPG" /></a> I am so grateful to have Licorice.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmuqo_yuwx_iAGjbkivhmSwqluxnaYz9b_R3ksza4cIUFaEvq1KJYmkjvlJWoBfTeKZNpxnO_NGycJcVw1M0YREIMzN61G9h3D2sYXnO9vTmQ23cwfeiez4QbLMWAjftIgIx9drSr6zv0/s1600/IMG_3309.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711954940352002978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmuqo_yuwx_iAGjbkivhmSwqluxnaYz9b_R3ksza4cIUFaEvq1KJYmkjvlJWoBfTeKZNpxnO_NGycJcVw1M0YREIMzN61G9h3D2sYXnO9vTmQ23cwfeiez4QbLMWAjftIgIx9drSr6zv0/s400/IMG_3309.JPG" /></a> We know that we take a chance by letting them be inside and outside kittens. They were born outside and are not happy being inside all the time. They slept on the bed at night. . .together but now there is only one. She is so missed.</div><br /><div>Thanks for listening. I thought you would like to know.</div><br /><div>~ ~Ahrisha~ ~</div></div></div>~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266307515429492955.post-61336608880471057472011-12-30T16:50:00.006-05:002011-12-30T20:25:38.054-05:00Do You Think I'm A Little Late?. . .<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDEA3r60Jqogp-2qQ0TMlpvfZ3E9bIRCNzuBXnHXpxsDtEHHM37T76frbHhbxrxQiLapVDt6FJRu47-n39iCaWjsOzDSrhCG6F1o066c5eIZT5Yaskk0pvOV6IZ6AUnkxM6x27Rz1amG5_/s1600/IMG_3251.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692046085100092322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDEA3r60Jqogp-2qQ0TMlpvfZ3E9bIRCNzuBXnHXpxsDtEHHM37T76frbHhbxrxQiLapVDt6FJRu47-n39iCaWjsOzDSrhCG6F1o066c5eIZT5Yaskk0pvOV6IZ6AUnkxM6x27Rz1amG5_/s400/IMG_3251.JPG" /></a> I just put the tree up!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxh7iZeceLROhje8PGoSsRBHuRO8fUicA3AI4A2cviRc4NVn5-1ztiIoZqV84eDaaTILcmVeDr6kQn0h_ybJllJnCBmtmDUo7rpVTN5IIIbBkVGIzZDT7mFnv16BNlul1yvgrkuyFhO8j/s1600/IMG_3262.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692046067937840034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxh7iZeceLROhje8PGoSsRBHuRO8fUicA3AI4A2cviRc4NVn5-1ztiIoZqV84eDaaTILcmVeDr6kQn0h_ybJllJnCBmtmDUo7rpVTN5IIIbBkVGIzZDT7mFnv16BNlul1yvgrkuyFhO8j/s400/IMG_3262.JPG" /></a> Got The flocked tree I have always wanted. It is slim so it will fit nicely in the livingroom. The little tree we had this year will go in the entrance way at the top of the steps next year.<br />Found some beautiful glass ornaments at KMart. If you are interested in silvery gray ones, yes gray glass ornaments rush over to KMart now. They were stunning but do not match my house so I got the wine colored ones.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigKsHmAIgaJ2ER5Fql2uayOrf32AmbUZxxa4e1kK4s96fbnieb9XsA91I0oHDRslHZ0u_ES9hcNNIaMtDC-QYEQ19NCjmlCW2elCTIUy6CjdK5FVSEp0jzGgadTiW2QcXvrrmkdk3MbZno/s1600/IMG_3268.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692046061451838098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigKsHmAIgaJ2ER5Fql2uayOrf32AmbUZxxa4e1kK4s96fbnieb9XsA91I0oHDRslHZ0u_ES9hcNNIaMtDC-QYEQ19NCjmlCW2elCTIUy6CjdK5FVSEp0jzGgadTiW2QcXvrrmkdk3MbZno/s400/IMG_3268.JPG" /></a> Finally got it put together and the lights lit so it will stay up for a few days. See all the snow on the floor. Better get busy cleaning up.<br />A few pictures of what I have been doing this month.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTteyxVHkafhXe7h-mpTl1DuQ0J4A9YSa06tFpsr-0CHpIhM3NvrZvmF2zyO4NVB-vljU9knbasSGU3AbkBQ5xTr7-EeDFqDRJP1R-cbDXcTB7n2R8YfDbnUxaRBnFp4pJTyb-TCIDwxf/s1600/IMG_3208.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692046046938658370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTteyxVHkafhXe7h-mpTl1DuQ0J4A9YSa06tFpsr-0CHpIhM3NvrZvmF2zyO4NVB-vljU9knbasSGU3AbkBQ5xTr7-EeDFqDRJP1R-cbDXcTB7n2R8YfDbnUxaRBnFp4pJTyb-TCIDwxf/s400/IMG_3208.JPG" /></a> This is a little of what I have been doing for the last month. What a armful of JOY! Remember I said that the kittens will be staying outside. Well that didn't last long.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJqmL2DXWZu2FN6hrEajixwbXwKwiLIgVWUVR11BzvCAI_5hq4y6vN_BS6wWjxF70R4YgJlinZUKngv8F9QGavsK30sys4BjLwBydSVc9MKwFFzJH_CQKpNunZJLB59nx3BIrVMGsbKG1/s1600/IMG_3189.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692046042613089778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJqmL2DXWZu2FN6hrEajixwbXwKwiLIgVWUVR11BzvCAI_5hq4y6vN_BS6wWjxF70R4YgJlinZUKngv8F9QGavsK30sys4BjLwBydSVc9MKwFFzJH_CQKpNunZJLB59nx3BIrVMGsbKG1/s400/IMG_3189.JPG" /></a><br />I named them after my favorite candy Licorice and Caramel.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lpwWXPyTqHH-IoYkrgVZFiBBH6jBgbhog_izvwqqKRRaWzk0Z8jPUKbpYkbCXKSHRusKV04O4a2lXLYKKpq93AUACE78ntE85S6Kh8CbA-yWUvO6dnsLjNdYSwmdM_oF9wl34JjNIsCY/s1600/IMG_3157.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692045063426413170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lpwWXPyTqHH-IoYkrgVZFiBBH6jBgbhog_izvwqqKRRaWzk0Z8jPUKbpYkbCXKSHRusKV04O4a2lXLYKKpq93AUACE78ntE85S6Kh8CbA-yWUvO6dnsLjNdYSwmdM_oF9wl34JjNIsCY/s400/IMG_3157.JPG" /></a><br />Wrapping gifts.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhvGIl-pfmurAfFTd2ovgMuIfuNqaLXNCKIPcTjEKFsF0PME5mgP2huuoJjIiRhDS7-C80qG_GoMkvEwACq26guHa93hj2FFyuNe4o-sSPHaeWg0CKvIcp-YxjR2HGaAmQ_uQ6mRJ7Uef/s1600/IMG_3171.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692045055991726178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhvGIl-pfmurAfFTd2ovgMuIfuNqaLXNCKIPcTjEKFsF0PME5mgP2huuoJjIiRhDS7-C80qG_GoMkvEwACq26guHa93hj2FFyuNe4o-sSPHaeWg0CKvIcp-YxjR2HGaAmQ_uQ6mRJ7Uef/s400/IMG_3171.JPG" /></a> Citrus Marmalade.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5bewn-qfCgHHo78aurbPPQVgsLIKxRqpQI85CwCaNsqxEYg_ps6Dotaw5TWA0fktJruV3HU7uRbAjeV-FjYSS32WeLb5Acvh40ECOzAxWwczOlzFf9Au0Goon9PPM2_0YkftmhcWfmoLu/s1600/IMG_3134.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692045047804246242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5bewn-qfCgHHo78aurbPPQVgsLIKxRqpQI85CwCaNsqxEYg_ps6Dotaw5TWA0fktJruV3HU7uRbAjeV-FjYSS32WeLb5Acvh40ECOzAxWwczOlzFf9Au0Goon9PPM2_0YkftmhcWfmoLu/s400/IMG_3134.JPG" /></a><br />I got the recipe from Kathy at A Delightsome Life. I used Kamquats and oranges from our trip to Florida earlier in the month.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcmV8P3i2XYJKp13BXwkHSjx8zN6KJVnwv1ElE8-Dq6cq8F0hJEASi-5MFPyDwQEhylivsFNvUhzsQ6G_6C8IMeCvmLer3gPY8217-HMMoPV9KMBiUkvyMPLtP8I5M0Z7eCBrYVtmd9oGF/s1600/IMG_3138.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692045043555656130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcmV8P3i2XYJKp13BXwkHSjx8zN6KJVnwv1ElE8-Dq6cq8F0hJEASi-5MFPyDwQEhylivsFNvUhzsQ6G_6C8IMeCvmLer3gPY8217-HMMoPV9KMBiUkvyMPLtP8I5M0Z7eCBrYVtmd9oGF/s400/IMG_3138.JPG" /></a><br />Baked my favorite cookies Russian Tea Balls.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-51jGGS-xbyVZOfNaUqXI7fDb-NbyN1sBR6gk1dh-7DCrSn4mmtDoGHl0fGL50EoVCPCF6Z39JkAI042huIw-HZUapZrz82Jp3Ps0-WQBnkiFNLlGHCBFhFg7HTvxC2gHRFpb6IeSYnz_/s1600/IMG_3111.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692043035771870418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-51jGGS-xbyVZOfNaUqXI7fDb-NbyN1sBR6gk1dh-7DCrSn4mmtDoGHl0fGL50EoVCPCF6Z39JkAI042huIw-HZUapZrz82Jp3Ps0-WQBnkiFNLlGHCBFhFg7HTvxC2gHRFpb6IeSYnz_/s400/IMG_3111.JPG" /></a> Baked cut out Sand Tarts from a recipe I have been using for many years. Cute cutters, don't you agree? The one in the front was my Grand Mothers. </div><br /><br /><div>Got a great new cookie sheet. It is very heavy and does not bend in the oven heat. It has a big lip all the way around to keep it strong and I forgot to put the pic of the wrapper in the post. Does anyone know how to add a photo and work it into the post just where you want it, after the fact? I cannot move my pictures around once they are downloaded to the post. Is this normal?</div><br /><br /><div>I can't Click and Drag in my blog posts. Used to be able to but no more. If you know how Please let me know.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1xo1VH5ac5FBeIglGHEwi3Kt0rP8E7-ljJM4n8xK4l4N0HX2xwSF6L02A9jTPgKoEuWZEjW372Csly1QwNRaKNawTFKlAp8Q7TgR1XI_lC6aqVqMpsXjJn6tTZCD_Uf4eVB4YX1KG9ur/s1600/IMG_3120.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692043027622336466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1xo1VH5ac5FBeIglGHEwi3Kt0rP8E7-ljJM4n8xK4l4N0HX2xwSF6L02A9jTPgKoEuWZEjW372Csly1QwNRaKNawTFKlAp8Q7TgR1XI_lC6aqVqMpsXjJn6tTZCD_Uf4eVB4YX1KG9ur/s400/IMG_3120.JPG" /></a> I store my cutters in this basket on the dining room floor. They are just to pretty to store away.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr9lhj3YXjFjRtEYixYL2Jeo1-bB15PQ98nwzqI7VhBEEpJKFc75L_zrO1Cf0g22NS9zihhaBZHx96sHUQreptuQQWO7eU6AY6E8nEWUt9HaqlbJ1hf8UtVMOVVx3knvtF5hP8c0mhHqUU/s1600/IMG_3246.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692043017217064242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr9lhj3YXjFjRtEYixYL2Jeo1-bB15PQ98nwzqI7VhBEEpJKFc75L_zrO1Cf0g22NS9zihhaBZHx96sHUQreptuQQWO7eU6AY6E8nEWUt9HaqlbJ1hf8UtVMOVVx3knvtF5hP8c0mhHqUU/s400/IMG_3246.JPG" /></a>More kitten photos. These two have been so much fun and a comfort as I lost my Beloved Black cat Spirit in November. He was my best fur friend for over 11 years and it was so difficult to let him go.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_J9TPzA89aoQKLstB3a3O3qRAsPsnv8LGA-TqeoSGVIxjMKRgQeL1pz1RF36dV67xcM6GFQ_ewAH2hc-fW_FzWPLWIYgj9QNeGBhP0mN8LHNNM2PqUOAJbYEgJuUlGy9oSxNfi4S_NF2/s1600/IMG_3242.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692043010073768962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_J9TPzA89aoQKLstB3a3O3qRAsPsnv8LGA-TqeoSGVIxjMKRgQeL1pz1RF36dV67xcM6GFQ_ewAH2hc-fW_FzWPLWIYgj9QNeGBhP0mN8LHNNM2PqUOAJbYEgJuUlGy9oSxNfi4S_NF2/s400/IMG_3242.JPG" /></a> Look at that smile! Yes I do believe it is a smile.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT3qiVcBwuNHXsjl_7KJ4mJCeadcy5NK1OiBA0dj8-0NtKaZ4GT0TuBSo4ZGYXWp37JJWYWO5NTFl_KkPaoCS2HC4MA-P5lzJ1TCJMGrasJz5kjtZR8dmF0PpS2I-E9hvvH95aRF5r3-GB/s1600/IMG_3250.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692043004331760322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT3qiVcBwuNHXsjl_7KJ4mJCeadcy5NK1OiBA0dj8-0NtKaZ4GT0TuBSo4ZGYXWp37JJWYWO5NTFl_KkPaoCS2HC4MA-P5lzJ1TCJMGrasJz5kjtZR8dmF0PpS2I-E9hvvH95aRF5r3-GB/s400/IMG_3250.JPG" /></a>A last little photo of Licorice who will not be outdone by his sister Caramel.</div><br /><br /><div>Wishing You An Amazing 2012!</div><br /><div>~ ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~ ~<br />Linking up to these wonderful ladies.</div><br /><div><a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/">Foodie Friday</a></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266307515429492955.post-46448127959935151272011-12-18T20:55:00.007-05:002011-12-20T09:27:48.026-05:00Christmas Home Tour 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVm6s_YeOtZ1cxVhiapv6LZUD89czVj6NtOpEWYIuIMziMpq65dwVFCKrNQGQrWWlCbh7sMD7dim6z5454XAjfGYKdpfd7QjGHxctsxKM9w2cqrH22Q2YBsjS-VVcQ95VFUZKSlWx7_Lbp/s1600/IMG_3077.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687655697041944338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVm6s_YeOtZ1cxVhiapv6LZUD89czVj6NtOpEWYIuIMziMpq65dwVFCKrNQGQrWWlCbh7sMD7dim6z5454XAjfGYKdpfd7QjGHxctsxKM9w2cqrH22Q2YBsjS-VVcQ95VFUZKSlWx7_Lbp/s400/IMG_3077.JPG" /></a> ~ ~ ~and singing I have been doing my friends. I do love this time of year and decorating my home for the holidays. I have Christmas Caroles playing all day. I just love using Pandora.<br />I covered these letters from Michael's with Mod Podge, hymnal pages and hung them over the archway between the dining room and living room. How do you like them?<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge2E_qYQsMdLrdx-FUlczkTeJHzGnowonKRRVH-HeuEh2CP2DGL8aiEmGwfuAY21YcOwG1FcYqx7Ou_XzGXEvRcYpUuRrMB5ua1EfuCj_MrAiGtUGYIDP44tP3SrJzCpmtZr1ZcDDvENaT/s1600/IMG_3092.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687655690686887858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge2E_qYQsMdLrdx-FUlczkTeJHzGnowonKRRVH-HeuEh2CP2DGL8aiEmGwfuAY21YcOwG1FcYqx7Ou_XzGXEvRcYpUuRrMB5ua1EfuCj_MrAiGtUGYIDP44tP3SrJzCpmtZr1ZcDDvENaT/s400/IMG_3092.JPG" /></a> This is my small china cabniet in the entranceway landing.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNn0xEZJdJSUPWAvAU_XHgRxBEiqOTLJneAxRSG20rHEuH63pHsx6FF-c-t6QXmqCk0jjddEBhqhap59g9OUEDAAevoe5IvV34oxZJzB_uEbqMzBBNUWqzKfXZ7hkeRruejJgtk1_2E-JJ/s1600/IMG_3076.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687655682931692834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNn0xEZJdJSUPWAvAU_XHgRxBEiqOTLJneAxRSG20rHEuH63pHsx6FF-c-t6QXmqCk0jjddEBhqhap59g9OUEDAAevoe5IvV34oxZJzB_uEbqMzBBNUWqzKfXZ7hkeRruejJgtk1_2E-JJ/s400/IMG_3076.JPG" /></a> I just love a cozy home when it's cold outside.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLVwzhwSuO49omS1ae20vpVQaLaG0nS08-XnYTYGbkiqZ-oRCEdc-YmpifYHLTrux7f5cuQKE1hTNQZqF1_e9zx07Q41hFjgAqY0Saplhc7sAMhxdTPTEt_afM4noZgi71ER6cM-98yJQo/s1600/IMG_3061.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687655670658452210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLVwzhwSuO49omS1ae20vpVQaLaG0nS08-XnYTYGbkiqZ-oRCEdc-YmpifYHLTrux7f5cuQKE1hTNQZqF1_e9zx07Q41hFjgAqY0Saplhc7sAMhxdTPTEt_afM4noZgi71ER6cM-98yJQo/s400/IMG_3061.JPG" /></a> The top of the tree.<br />Gotta love glitter and stars!<br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJ_RLys6svSrYznBTdQDWe4DbGYq5H8vW7NEEt1C0ryNh88siFuw3eGWFaL4bQCQo5Vyw0f5wabfDruTkLa5l-3TytCtBzPWUQnDcrnR_TICd5PXnEwM79_XU-NPFKO0eInW908PnAAJb/s1600/IMG_3059.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687655660149425746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJ_RLys6svSrYznBTdQDWe4DbGYq5H8vW7NEEt1C0ryNh88siFuw3eGWFaL4bQCQo5Vyw0f5wabfDruTkLa5l-3TytCtBzPWUQnDcrnR_TICd5PXnEwM79_XU-NPFKO0eInW908PnAAJb/s400/IMG_3059.JPG" /></a><br />~ ~ ~and more stars.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxz09iXFjIhhx_UurcB3R6bJIvSVF_q4L03xQgL8iql16aVi45EVBezcX8nO2dIIwAtjStIp3ENdDnqphdpp02CPUqWyr6W2SnqQPTLdX7dQFD7End-jb6saO3EXaPWtolj6GP-6MVbEgS/s1600/IMG_3056.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687654744316121442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxz09iXFjIhhx_UurcB3R6bJIvSVF_q4L03xQgL8iql16aVi45EVBezcX8nO2dIIwAtjStIp3ENdDnqphdpp02CPUqWyr6W2SnqQPTLdX7dQFD7End-jb6saO3EXaPWtolj6GP-6MVbEgS/s400/IMG_3056.JPG" /></a>It is just a tiny 4 foot tree but I love the sparkle and shine.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jAa4sWVBBsqb__EJbjYPioT30ME-QCnf3sx6VoJn_loXROi693ibwxNl17JR0za94DpdUIizULMBgGz8kcBfHqZU4N7LnkFWs0RjWsrVEMIWmEo8x6rtfyycRyke64TEij-So2UUQsP5/s1600/IMG_3040.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687654740510188514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jAa4sWVBBsqb__EJbjYPioT30ME-QCnf3sx6VoJn_loXROi693ibwxNl17JR0za94DpdUIizULMBgGz8kcBfHqZU4N7LnkFWs0RjWsrVEMIWmEo8x6rtfyycRyke64TEij-So2UUQsP5/s400/IMG_3040.JPG" /></a> Do you remember Department 56? These angels are about 30 years old and I still love them and put them out every year. They were a gift from my Mother.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoKHBm6W89aZwORIYmFF4KBKKhgw-JQS5zeGoI937iphAzpQaKfH3B7ibxtHqxWGGJ0ALqsqWLt0hzdpeeStvns8WTTzREsrRoe7289q_vj6Z2V9hCUP5Af9ftC3SFU04tMr8FCudA6THv/s1600/IMG_3035.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687654739533924210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoKHBm6W89aZwORIYmFF4KBKKhgw-JQS5zeGoI937iphAzpQaKfH3B7ibxtHqxWGGJ0ALqsqWLt0hzdpeeStvns8WTTzREsrRoe7289q_vj6Z2V9hCUP5Af9ftC3SFU04tMr8FCudA6THv/s400/IMG_3035.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCVF3_c_-a8-Sr0_1IwhelNdFRbLZCd0p2nQdwVCCFpYoKDSyE71u0Bs6a-2ZDZk56_usryuQqaS7o_ey0dix-4vMDVwtojlAhuf3EW_oLiua8U_czUkmliMDKDoD2btmty7AuHl-swAbD/s1600/IMG_3032.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687654719639093906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCVF3_c_-a8-Sr0_1IwhelNdFRbLZCd0p2nQdwVCCFpYoKDSyE71u0Bs6a-2ZDZk56_usryuQqaS7o_ey0dix-4vMDVwtojlAhuf3EW_oLiua8U_czUkmliMDKDoD2btmty7AuHl-swAbD/s400/IMG_3032.JPG" /></a> The tree sits on a tiny antique table in a corner of the living room.</div><br /><div>The picture beside the china is one of my favorites. A boy and girl sitting on a swing. She has her hands in a fur muff. Wouldn't that be fun instead of gloves?<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSfff1LkHXnQbUmYk5lme_Tjzae508d2_Fb59_meaAAn5gBdmAQrukTdNS3vxzseIwFpMT-00WXLZSJUwMpg8ETK_gZ8iY6BINOmGGDokyVCc0vqe-GgDH_taFXHuT9ae2yxehI078yi8f/s1600/IMG_3025.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687654716316042802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSfff1LkHXnQbUmYk5lme_Tjzae508d2_Fb59_meaAAn5gBdmAQrukTdNS3vxzseIwFpMT-00WXLZSJUwMpg8ETK_gZ8iY6BINOmGGDokyVCc0vqe-GgDH_taFXHuT9ae2yxehI078yi8f/s400/IMG_3025.JPG" /></a>I think I used 6 garlands for the archway doubling them up for a lush look. Then I poked extra stems of greens in here and there too.<br />Behind the curtins are the French doors to the sunroom.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>I have linked up to these Christmas Parties:</strong></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://keepingthechristmasspiritalive365.blogspot.com/2011/12/12-days-of-christmas_12.html">I'll Be Home For Christmas Party</a></div><br /><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html">Between Naps On The Porch<br /></a><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by for a visit. I wish that all your Dreams come true this holiday season.</div><br /><div>May you have Peace, Joy and Abundance of Happiness.</div><br /><div>Love to all of you,</div><br /><div>~ ~Ahrisha~ ~</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266307515429492955.post-25985690858659093622011-09-15T19:03:00.009-04:002011-09-15T20:32:43.881-04:00The Last Peaches and Flowers of Summer<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJxAQUBLMxB1dbkL9kJLuOIRd_k4JjiBLwHxwFVthCT7vM6B6b-nrvE8boLT6o8SrwmgS82uCBI29xYCPFhYCElYd4YODxAiyjRLS-bUi2b7641gWR-1FsrTMJjJnejAcoAG73mek6QC-/s1600/FLOWERS+036.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652730590041018914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJxAQUBLMxB1dbkL9kJLuOIRd_k4JjiBLwHxwFVthCT7vM6B6b-nrvE8boLT6o8SrwmgS82uCBI29xYCPFhYCElYd4YODxAiyjRLS-bUi2b7641gWR-1FsrTMJjJnejAcoAG73mek6QC-/s400/FLOWERS+036.JPG" /></a> Don't you just love peaches?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6P0MVF4H87S1kv3776CFEPrjD6XgUhdmck9ackYbcIaPi1qfs5fip1G1_vOQ45nyZ5WOMlcMTBay9lgmltiA-ZVqzT6YzV0yG3552BgrOSFLxEMMAgPA-t9GkhUF0IWC4uwb7TpkgD9oZ/s1600/FLOWERS+042.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652730584009285026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6P0MVF4H87S1kv3776CFEPrjD6XgUhdmck9ackYbcIaPi1qfs5fip1G1_vOQ45nyZ5WOMlcMTBay9lgmltiA-ZVqzT6YzV0yG3552BgrOSFLxEMMAgPA-t9GkhUF0IWC4uwb7TpkgD9oZ/s400/FLOWERS+042.JPG" /></a><br />These are a variety called Loring and are asking to be a pie.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKVLPam2Mf6zZJW7DHA4t0CBdrxNvlVLHIGPxK9jSENJS1JH359aJfZ53EwIl-r4ss1SD7_3IVY8uchyoUiRDiJ6PG5o274KKvWO0rd-WBjvUnQgHHwEXPVziRgdIvmZXGv00UD3OeMQjC/s1600/FLOWERS+046.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652730363377499106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKVLPam2Mf6zZJW7DHA4t0CBdrxNvlVLHIGPxK9jSENJS1JH359aJfZ53EwIl-r4ss1SD7_3IVY8uchyoUiRDiJ6PG5o274KKvWO0rd-WBjvUnQgHHwEXPVziRgdIvmZXGv00UD3OeMQjC/s400/FLOWERS+046.JPG" /></a> I had a few sweet cherries in a bowl so I added them to the mix.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWJGhf2M4YYLTwNGE3wm3C9BdwSWH3j5C2PEHCY80F07MEnissGPWTvqCtOqrscrmT5ssc8Ji1Tqo9ZVxlV8LoZNjv5mAerw-qQgK40FYOG_cmKPu_Bk-xiX7C7fauOrkdTKtW6jEzGlbM/s1600/FLOWERS+061.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652730355273515170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWJGhf2M4YYLTwNGE3wm3C9BdwSWH3j5C2PEHCY80F07MEnissGPWTvqCtOqrscrmT5ssc8Ji1Tqo9ZVxlV8LoZNjv5mAerw-qQgK40FYOG_cmKPu_Bk-xiX7C7fauOrkdTKtW6jEzGlbM/s400/FLOWERS+061.JPG" /></a> Everything in the shell and the butter at the ready to dot on the top.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeyynAxHc2we_kpO0G8l23KDZSHY8UbzjobiUmihYR6E2SzAVeU0fvYF4eYFh-6GZRd6bOakiLb2rezkrqgKmyjOLwWmnlg30AHuqdSWpX8koa-6LqWUESAB_6dU36IDlsytJcSOJzDMuI/s1600/FLOWERS+063.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652730346642561058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeyynAxHc2we_kpO0G8l23KDZSHY8UbzjobiUmihYR6E2SzAVeU0fvYF4eYFh-6GZRd6bOakiLb2rezkrqgKmyjOLwWmnlg30AHuqdSWpX8koa-6LqWUESAB_6dU36IDlsytJcSOJzDMuI/s400/FLOWERS+063.JPG" /></a><br />Like I said before, my pies look very homemade but that doesn't stop me from making them.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6v02XOwMZWuZZwAekNmbZKnjY8AjvBmlGoYuFpuL-TMeylHo58dAhF2bFcun0UcUZxMUkge4zgH8pRTJJpATdPjiVZxtdSl-AED6YSeNRLe7rNN56ZXmz8-m_FNKSWceq4447OdJFIfsD/s1600/FLOWERS+069.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652730345815814482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6v02XOwMZWuZZwAekNmbZKnjY8AjvBmlGoYuFpuL-TMeylHo58dAhF2bFcun0UcUZxMUkge4zgH8pRTJJpATdPjiVZxtdSl-AED6YSeNRLe7rNN56ZXmz8-m_FNKSWceq4447OdJFIfsD/s400/FLOWERS+069.JPG" /></a> I cut a few leaves from the scraps to decorate the top. In honor of the falling leaves that will soon litter the ground here. Already the trees are beginning to turn yellow and orange. Seems a little early, doesn't it?<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtppkckBtTuFrxBNw4WlYm8QgViePH70rWlwYb6B-8KXxySQXshBNCARv4XjpdfcUNkk7sg2wi21nNFwa72BaMiHCcTpLYYuAT1xpfuRO7hWr0DPP4m2RqOcK-g5zsIPo5bzHaaqITQ7l4/s1600/FLOWERS+076.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652730345339377890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtppkckBtTuFrxBNw4WlYm8QgViePH70rWlwYb6B-8KXxySQXshBNCARv4XjpdfcUNkk7sg2wi21nNFwa72BaMiHCcTpLYYuAT1xpfuRO7hWr0DPP4m2RqOcK-g5zsIPo5bzHaaqITQ7l4/s400/FLOWERS+076.JPG" /></a> Be sure to bake your pies on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. They sure do make a mess.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQs8U5Tc7aW-gHELtxOzjGpwiIKVaZCr0W9m0B0pNzA7Coxr1rrYGfAZbkX3Lnkx444VO6c5C-vrfgFFbVs4X1LZOezFKjK6d8e4u9ffLnMHdFkwjZcdvg7AMfQyiXBSZUlZcy0JxuGGhT/s1600/FLOWERS+119.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652729390211282946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQs8U5Tc7aW-gHELtxOzjGpwiIKVaZCr0W9m0B0pNzA7Coxr1rrYGfAZbkX3Lnkx444VO6c5C-vrfgFFbVs4X1LZOezFKjK6d8e4u9ffLnMHdFkwjZcdvg7AMfQyiXBSZUlZcy0JxuGGhT/s400/FLOWERS+119.JPG" /></a> Why is it that everytime I begin a project around here help finds it's way to me. Do you see the ears? That's my helper. Actually he eats my flower arrangements so I have to be careful what I bring into the house.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTMXvWaxmNEIHP1ul-Ohm6QnBP5D7slH4l4ZlMOkF1UfeXFmLn6cBgX-gzVm8YW9mm7AzIy5Sm2KxauylwMozHMeZXL7-ufLPD-Ct0FBfXCdMwj57GxFH5bPBKRl8m7g4qGT0psaKchxdL/s1600/FLOWERS+128.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652729386029519298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTMXvWaxmNEIHP1ul-Ohm6QnBP5D7slH4l4ZlMOkF1UfeXFmLn6cBgX-gzVm8YW9mm7AzIy5Sm2KxauylwMozHMeZXL7-ufLPD-Ct0FBfXCdMwj57GxFH5bPBKRl8m7g4qGT0psaKchxdL/s400/FLOWERS+128.JPG" /></a> This sweet little pitcher is a recent flea market find. The flowers are a fall blooming clematis that is just full of flowers this year. Tiny little white ones and I added a few red geraniums. Red and white makes my heart sing. How about you? What colors do it for you?<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6OPx8KOVR6lnbZhVKgCWJWNHmfed0PeXcO9hbXPTTlGU_mLcbpULXaeg3ow4GKpUtK0GF1a1dbYxuHkxk5tmJnMUA95GJ6Zf-R_4cbEtDSdNjmVYYQgMMnYf3155c4NbnOzqMNyhyphenhyphenslSJ/s1600/FLOWERS+017.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652729384271291506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6OPx8KOVR6lnbZhVKgCWJWNHmfed0PeXcO9hbXPTTlGU_mLcbpULXaeg3ow4GKpUtK0GF1a1dbYxuHkxk5tmJnMUA95GJ6Zf-R_4cbEtDSdNjmVYYQgMMnYf3155c4NbnOzqMNyhyphenhyphenslSJ/s400/FLOWERS+017.JPG" /></a> The new kittens have been named~ ~ ~Caramel and Licorice. Can you guess which is which? Licorice says, I really really love my sister but this flower pot is getting smaller and smaller. I don't think we can do this for much longer. Can you believe I found both of them in this 8" round pot. Must be like being in the womb.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzjiugBXPEZjJlsQtW-0pKbCFgQOBwm6ixJU1GTdK7aOvD6jN4REzitKWvRDe05xzPB8hNzZE66_rb8Q6PW2RqHQeNvS3ZBom2I96dwc32b2r2wkfP69aRMTUJiRYRS_5LJ93mrlChaRuW/s1600/FLOWERS+024.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652729377612126914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzjiugBXPEZjJlsQtW-0pKbCFgQOBwm6ixJU1GTdK7aOvD6jN4REzitKWvRDe05xzPB8hNzZE66_rb8Q6PW2RqHQeNvS3ZBom2I96dwc32b2r2wkfP69aRMTUJiRYRS_5LJ93mrlChaRuW/s400/FLOWERS+024.JPG" /></a> Caramel needed a good stretch after her nap.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyndy_lS2oN82jqsVbRybWN3JhIkpD7bbRsoU8eeK96dcOMNQkxA73i8QjvXjqjumOaXkuI6f-Bg5iDraanyBHwG7HLQJHowj1kekWMB7d7aSIZBt8As2RM7AOfM5pXtZt9FAikQOBeAMT/s1600/FLOWERS+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652729370554613618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyndy_lS2oN82jqsVbRybWN3JhIkpD7bbRsoU8eeK96dcOMNQkxA73i8QjvXjqjumOaXkuI6f-Bg5iDraanyBHwG7HLQJHowj1kekWMB7d7aSIZBt8As2RM7AOfM5pXtZt9FAikQOBeAMT/s400/FLOWERS+001.JPG" /></a> Caramel and Licorice are my two favorite candies and these little guys are so sweet!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmFdEtKkCmYnsYRaLZ7chnTlSSHIdW8YS5BXptGmlroyQVLkRZ6f6wFQdd4Sfv30rBQjN05yrCF7Fgone0yHH730kS_NIobBpvT6FO8koNqx98Pj-h8g46ZsYHLP0mRmZ8lVPZTkMv1zdC/s1600/8.18.11+258.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652728487113380162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmFdEtKkCmYnsYRaLZ7chnTlSSHIdW8YS5BXptGmlroyQVLkRZ6f6wFQdd4Sfv30rBQjN05yrCF7Fgone0yHH730kS_NIobBpvT6FO8koNqx98Pj-h8g46ZsYHLP0mRmZ8lVPZTkMv1zdC/s400/8.18.11+258.JPG" /></a> The winner of the Girard's Salad Dressing Giveaway is Mary from <a href="http://verymerryvintagestyle.blogspot.com/">Very Merry Vintage Style</a>. Mary Hosts the blog party called <strong>Share The Love</strong> every Wednesday. If you haven't been to visit her yet you may want to take a minute and see all the wonderful links this week.<br />Please stop by and visit these wonderful blog parties too.</div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">Show and Tell - My Romantic Home</a></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/">Foodie Friday - Designs By Gollum</a></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Things Friday - Thrifty Groove</a></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Vintage Inspiration Friday - Debras Vintage Designs</a></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Thanks to all of you for stopping by. I love it when you leave a comment, you make my day. Make it a wonderful weekend.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">~ ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~ ~</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266307515429492955.post-37148855838192347882011-09-01T11:28:00.008-04:002011-09-05T09:31:25.609-04:00Pie Dough and Opera?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xM0RsEca8wX2jL_Cc7I8878S2t7rbgkUuFape5DeSkDboVq8t7Wx-Rj-loCIn7-mtB8ermn5Stp5qGAwU7qErasZpzrtjdfJSEMXGhMrqeqUil_mCMm90PgARQ-YWtVuZ3S9gfoz9ntw/s1600/Blog+Dinners+084.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647414798888314258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xM0RsEca8wX2jL_Cc7I8878S2t7rbgkUuFape5DeSkDboVq8t7Wx-Rj-loCIn7-mtB8ermn5Stp5qGAwU7qErasZpzrtjdfJSEMXGhMrqeqUil_mCMm90PgARQ-YWtVuZ3S9gfoz9ntw/s400/Blog+Dinners+084.JPG" /></a> Hello Friends~ ~ ~I think the two go perfectly together. I love making pie dough, how about you? I put on some opera music and get out my canister of flour. It's therapeutic for me rubbing all that butter into a humble bowl of flour and ending up with light, flaky pie dough.
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<br />If you haven't used <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.pandora.com">Pandora</a> you may want to check it out. All the music you like, that's it, period! I love them. I searched for opera and was given a few choices. I chose romantic opera and boom they play one after the other. Try it you'll love it!
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuoQ1IQslihSOD1CLuQli0rz3tKhTBpAyp4NSwniGnyoVeHlPbJm6XbtkAKZhwG-NUqqz4v4FbnIu0yn3pnH4LCCdLPaHo-OFps_TjALSfD41sdeonCTGdidJ7ci99Ocxscpq9FBePHV6/s1600/Blog+Dinners+070.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647414796076233122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuoQ1IQslihSOD1CLuQli0rz3tKhTBpAyp4NSwniGnyoVeHlPbJm6XbtkAKZhwG-NUqqz4v4FbnIu0yn3pnH4LCCdLPaHo-OFps_TjALSfD41sdeonCTGdidJ7ci99Ocxscpq9FBePHV6/s400/Blog+Dinners+070.JPG" /></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span>, so you are set with your flour and your music. I use Martha's recipe for Pate <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Brisee</span> for my pies and I think it's the best. The shortening makes the crust flaky and the butter gives it flavor.
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<br /><div align="center">~ ~Pate <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Brisee</span>~ ~</div>
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<br /><div align="center">5 cups flour</div>
<br /><div align="center">2 tsp. salt</div>
<br /><div align="center">2 tsp. sugar</div>
<br /><div align="center">1 cup <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">crisco</span> shortening</div>
<br /><div align="center">2 sticks butter, chilled and cut into small pieces</div>
<br /><div align="center">3/4-1 cup ice water</div>Put dry <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ingredients</span> in a big bowl and stir to blend. Add the shortening and pieces of butter and rub the shortening and butter into the flour with your finger tips till it looks like the picture below. . .but Don't stop here. . .
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<br />Keep rubbing till it looks like the next picture. Smaller, finer pieces. Imagine the music playing and the feel of the butter between your fingers. Don't you feel the stress leaving your body already?
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<br />Don't get all nuts about mixing it together perfectly. A little ragged is OK. See? This recipe makes 2 double crust pies. Cut your log into 4 equal pieces and flatted them into a big disk. The bigger the easier it is to roll the dough. Wrap each piece into it's own piece of plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
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<br />Sorry but no pictures of the rolling procedure. it's difficult to take pictures when your hands are so messy.
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<br />Here is my finished pie. It's a Pennsylvania Dutch Corn Pie for last nights main course and it was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">delish</span>. I made 2 of them. My pies always look so homemade because I'm not to good at making a pretty edge and for this that's OK. Sometimes I cut out little leaves of dough for the edge to make it look nice.
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<br />We serve our Corn Pie with a thick white sauce over it. My Mom always just heated milk with butter for her sauce.
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<br />My corn pie recipe was posted some time ago and the link for it is<a href="http://joyouslylivinglife.blogspot.com/2009/09/do-you-enjoy-savory-pies.html"> here </a>if you want to try it.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMeGlo4ZIMmBeesM7RxZiMf5LwFCA6dKVS_j2OC0ugeT-NzxBRyCOGirL-q3zZfsni1vrTl377onsemWViuClwpsO2ZHQkWOsBq7t2rLdSmibCYB0MfZ8sQyq7d_RIkqbCBz-67ehn5jcx/s1600/Blog+Dinners+098.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647414073287825682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMeGlo4ZIMmBeesM7RxZiMf5LwFCA6dKVS_j2OC0ugeT-NzxBRyCOGirL-q3zZfsni1vrTl377onsemWViuClwpsO2ZHQkWOsBq7t2rLdSmibCYB0MfZ8sQyq7d_RIkqbCBz-67ehn5jcx/s400/Blog+Dinners+098.JPG" /></a>Be sure to check out my current <a href="http://joyouslylivinglife.blogspot.com/2011/08/giveaway-and-roadside-stand-dinner.html">GIVEAWAY</a>. I think you will like it.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv8PFvRw3UzI66qpqSelvFxQH2r9_zqCGJK9HhoizJjw7Jco5qhJhft_E8eMse2TbLZr-4ykSysChqL0ZJ-7yFew4NZgRo6EeNiEQ9zEKH-iWBedXWpmjA3C21OxjMM9dMfKQDsQqBLjnS/s1600/Blog+Dinners+173.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647414070265728834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv8PFvRw3UzI66qpqSelvFxQH2r9_zqCGJK9HhoizJjw7Jco5qhJhft_E8eMse2TbLZr-4ykSysChqL0ZJ-7yFew4NZgRo6EeNiEQ9zEKH-iWBedXWpmjA3C21OxjMM9dMfKQDsQqBLjnS/s400/Blog+Dinners+173.JPG" /></a> I just had to show you the two newest members of the family. Looks like <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ying</span> and Yang doesn't it? The orange one is female and the dark one is male. No names yet, any ideas?</div>
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<br /><div>Their Momma showed up here a few months ago with her brother. I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">guess</span> someone dropped them off. Turns out she was pregnant and these two little ones are the result. We are thrilled and will be keeping all 4. How can you not love these bundles of fluff?</div>
<br /><div>I am linking to these wonderful gals this week:</div>
<br /><div><a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/">Foodie Friday</a></div>
<br /><div><a href="http://verymerryvintagestyle.blogspot.com/">Share The Love Wednesday</a></div>
<br /><div><a href="http://diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com/">Whats On The Menu Wednesday</a></div>
<br /><div><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">Show and Tell Friday</a></div>
<br /><div><a href="http://www.houseinroses.blogspot.com/">House in the Roses</a></div>
<br /><div>Make It A Wonderful Day</div>
<br /><div>~ ~<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ahrisha</span>~ ~</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br />~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266307515429492955.post-39236399757037129892011-08-25T10:02:00.008-04:002011-08-29T13:23:12.755-04:00A GIVEAWAY and a Roadside Stand Dinner<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFDeJijLRooncejIBkTEVpFnk8bmuqZBzNhoJizON8Mq247tw7FtX_IQKZVau__E43oRGQW4_gJ8ql4Nn1AeQxxa0w3Jh5N1YLtzCjVfVLFZAv0aXf4MjQGfY-9l7RRJIqW2kYTLfIx_F/s1600/8.18.11+298.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644795954207901506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFDeJijLRooncejIBkTEVpFnk8bmuqZBzNhoJizON8Mq247tw7FtX_IQKZVau__E43oRGQW4_gJ8ql4Nn1AeQxxa0w3Jh5N1YLtzCjVfVLFZAv0aXf4MjQGfY-9l7RRJIqW2kYTLfIx_F/s400/8.18.11+298.JPG" /></a> Have you ever made what I call a Roadside Stand Dinner? No meat just vegetables from my local Roadside Stand. I have been doing that a lot this summer. Right now there are so many wonderful tomatoes to choose from.
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<br />I am so proud to announce that the fine folks at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Girard's</span> Salad Dressings have asked me to be one of their Epicurean Experts. I love to cook and have been doing so since I could stand on a chair at the kitchen counter. I am honored and want to share with you all the goodies they sent me in preparation for more and more great meals and recipes from my kitchen.
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<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyO1KELPsIOgOFvlazjGpwfb_HbarxnlAeYxe9P4piGSMhYAfgflOqE2hch_6cfTDMevWfB_imzHUKY962DR4FmID9o2FtlYwZyR2T9bg4OfYtmtpWFinNa14IcCvnVLOeitLVmHe0J7rU/s1600/8.18.11+256.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644795950021091778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyO1KELPsIOgOFvlazjGpwfb_HbarxnlAeYxe9P4piGSMhYAfgflOqE2hch_6cfTDMevWfB_imzHUKY962DR4FmID9o2FtlYwZyR2T9bg4OfYtmtpWFinNa14IcCvnVLOeitLVmHe0J7rU/s400/8.18.11+256.JPG" /></a> Look at this load of goodies. I was so thrilled. The apron and the bamboo utensils are <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">awesome</span>.</div>
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZc4lctfgY2Lvm0s6_BsQR8mf-QfFz-J-3sC91HCyEGJOkQE-1eFjhMG-41mPsP8a0GmSquqOnKYvmKJnQ6oJ289aiRw63kYmhKy2y5iEPx8yi8ZkO1H5dmj9oM2lUGg0RJiSh3nuXKiW/s1600/8.18.11+258.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644795228875919826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZc4lctfgY2Lvm0s6_BsQR8mf-QfFz-J-3sC91HCyEGJOkQE-1eFjhMG-41mPsP8a0GmSquqOnKYvmKJnQ6oJ289aiRw63kYmhKy2y5iEPx8yi8ZkO1H5dmj9oM2lUGg0RJiSh3nuXKiW/s400/8.18.11+258.JPG" /></a> The best were the 4 bottles of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Girard's</span> new dressings for me to try. The wonderful folks at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Girard's</span> have <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">generously</span> agreed to give away a set of their 4 new dressings to one of my readers! I am so happy to be able to share with you their tasty dressings.</div>
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<br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Would you like to win?
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<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQh2B5SKJDPFeJsUoEtRz_tSTHyCkbPc5TPnhENl190bBvrjqnCtjxp0hRKtwgqObzY-0N5JUtPrZQ79UC4PS95d9WOnK4p4-QfwwegBFBi4787QOzlOcTf-gGm1BqCOaczDyymexpg6n/s1600/8.18.11+265.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644795220334801490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQh2B5SKJDPFeJsUoEtRz_tSTHyCkbPc5TPnhENl190bBvrjqnCtjxp0hRKtwgqObzY-0N5JUtPrZQ79UC4PS95d9WOnK4p4-QfwwegBFBi4787QOzlOcTf-gGm1BqCOaczDyymexpg6n/s400/8.18.11+265.JPG" /></a> <strong>The winner will get 4 of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Girard's</span> new salad dressings.</strong> </div>
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<br /><div>All you have to do to enter the drawing is to Follow My Blog and leave a comment and tell me. If you are already a follower just let me know in your comment.</div>
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZPdZ5RiML31G7I8J4qR7XfqTTU_EzVKxav-UNCZtfXIu8R_7AqEbbqZXD1NPf69qopdIJlM7fI7aP-YK7N7N_U7NF1cLT80fkpWkkPO2c26h3wiE0gnawZjnXkCYU8fVH7UsdRtgGuGa/s1600/8.18.11+269.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644795217400770994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZPdZ5RiML31G7I8J4qR7XfqTTU_EzVKxav-UNCZtfXIu8R_7AqEbbqZXD1NPf69qopdIJlM7fI7aP-YK7N7N_U7NF1cLT80fkpWkkPO2c26h3wiE0gnawZjnXkCYU8fVH7UsdRtgGuGa/s400/8.18.11+269.JPG" /></a> This is a recipe that we love and it's loaded with lots of fresh juicy tomatoes. No set measure for this one just add a little or a lot of what you like. </div>
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<br />While my bread is browning I chop a few tomatoes into the same big bowl I used to mix the bread and olive oil. Then I slice some onion on top. I like to use <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">vadalia</span> and red onion.
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<br />Add Basil to your taste. I used 3 different varieties.</div>
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<br /><div align="center">I adore this bowl. I have had it so long I can't remember where I got it.
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<br />You can also add grated cheese if you like.
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<br />I tossed mine with <strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Girard's</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Olde</span> Venice Italian Dressing</strong>.</div>
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<br /><div>It was amazing!
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<br />Looks wonderful doesn't it?
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQpmTDa2TJK1HfUludQD4BJqKSd2QaAXHyinwTjCB4Hzrifw9d2Cs3YvALaxANZVpt8CXPeMeIqnq1tjp6TcSZtBNT9F-8A5j49zBkXmUyL0Em_rAA23hFKbS64Udp79j8TN8uvergRPMD/s1600/8.18.11+312.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644794595815311650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQpmTDa2TJK1HfUludQD4BJqKSd2QaAXHyinwTjCB4Hzrifw9d2Cs3YvALaxANZVpt8CXPeMeIqnq1tjp6TcSZtBNT9F-8A5j49zBkXmUyL0Em_rAA23hFKbS64Udp79j8TN8uvergRPMD/s400/8.18.11+312.JPG" /></a> So yummy and good for you.</div>
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<br /><div align="left">We had a friend stop over <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">unexpectedly</span> around dinner time so we asked him to join us. He couldn't get over raving about this simple salad. "Best he has ever had" He said. </div>
<br /><div align="left">For many years I made my own salad dressings but with a dressing the quality of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Girard's</span> at hand no need to mix it up myself anymore.</div>
<br /><div align="left">Each of these varieties has less sodium than before and the White Balsamic Vinaigrette and the Greek Feta Vinaigrette varieties contain no high fructose corn syrup if that is important to you.</div>
<br /><div align="left">I am linking to:</div>
<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/">FOODIE FRIDAY at Designs By Gollum</a></div>
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<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://suelovescherries.blogspot.com/">REDSDAY at Sue Loves Cherries</a></div>
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<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://verymerryvintagestyle.blogspot.com/">SHARE THE LOVE WEDNESDAY</a></div>
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<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com/">WHAT'S ON THE MENU WEDNESDAY</a></div>
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<br /><div align="center"><strong>Good Luck to all of you who enter the GIVEAWAY!</strong></div>
<br /><div align="center">Chat with you again soon.</div>
<br /><div align="center">~ ~<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ahrisha</span>~ ~</div>
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<br />~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266307515429492955.post-23606261044977725242011-06-22T12:00:00.009-04:002011-08-03T08:54:55.500-04:00Feeling Sentimental<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitw1M_771XJD3nSOmCiwpgammNM5oG2BLUcvxaIY4ePvc4PtQlSKLloX52xjhNmctEPAywx4JjJ2ZfE7J5tBk4f472uR00h7AgJffeSrlHVe1JLgUQs-o9R51wTcvA_66ry0BBLngCTYrY/s1600/White+Hydrangia+065.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621077894060586914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitw1M_771XJD3nSOmCiwpgammNM5oG2BLUcvxaIY4ePvc4PtQlSKLloX52xjhNmctEPAywx4JjJ2ZfE7J5tBk4f472uR00h7AgJffeSrlHVe1JLgUQs-o9R51wTcvA_66ry0BBLngCTYrY/s400/White+Hydrangia+065.JPG" /></a>~ ~~Hello Friends~ ~ ~</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Picked a few white <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">grape leaf</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">hydrangea</span> this morning</div><br /><br /><div align="center">and put them in this ruby vase. </div><br /><br /><div align="center">So pretty! Love red and white.<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihUYiDgHB5Lrfp6acFgkRJa1ZsoiJc1olivbUlh8M6HcFUYxcd5xuJGcvdiNCQOkZnUmBFjMzash_PcmhDMinqYV0gKhTxYLt-S5duEZJceM-A18atU7p5gIjd17G1PAAglN8C7232QfFG/s1600/White+Hydrangia+066.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621077891806224914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihUYiDgHB5Lrfp6acFgkRJa1ZsoiJc1olivbUlh8M6HcFUYxcd5xuJGcvdiNCQOkZnUmBFjMzash_PcmhDMinqYV0gKhTxYLt-S5duEZJceM-A18atU7p5gIjd17G1PAAglN8C7232QfFG/s400/White+Hydrangia+066.JPG" /></a><br />Wanting to share with you a few pieces of cut glass</div><br /><br /><div align="center">that belonged to my Great <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Grandmother</span>.<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqK9wTwPTw0hI5Dd1z3YuEV4OVpyvFxefjKNxtA0tdXUTZfU11hfG-Sy8QVvcQRzHoNmBteDkC8bRdswsDUl85YwWuqDsS86zXsAJNOEunVq7EJvSK1ANM2fvoFVSxMMUKnYHmrJVATy3o/s1600/White+Hydrangia+057.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621077888047615714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqK9wTwPTw0hI5Dd1z3YuEV4OVpyvFxefjKNxtA0tdXUTZfU11hfG-Sy8QVvcQRzHoNmBteDkC8bRdswsDUl85YwWuqDsS86zXsAJNOEunVq7EJvSK1ANM2fvoFVSxMMUKnYHmrJVATy3o/s400/White+Hydrangia+057.JPG" /></a><br />I put a few things out on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">dining room</span> table </div><br /><div align="center">for you to see.<br />I recently hung the glittery Paris sign</div><br /><div align="center">on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">chandy</span>. </div><br /><div align="center">Sort of like it there, for now.<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3eu19WhCRoRQrNBenc1MdRvveUcUUkPmA7FEsMtdkGRirm6WwbLGvlMBUsrdkvjzRjIRKwwd_UKBh4sEA8W9qxDSh0Z1QH5k6TTg7_HD1MVBTtEBJnPF0CvEEmx4OxWb0_5DnI1zjZRKT/s1600/White+Hydrangia+069.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621077881674415538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3eu19WhCRoRQrNBenc1MdRvveUcUUkPmA7FEsMtdkGRirm6WwbLGvlMBUsrdkvjzRjIRKwwd_UKBh4sEA8W9qxDSh0Z1QH5k6TTg7_HD1MVBTtEBJnPF0CvEEmx4OxWb0_5DnI1zjZRKT/s400/White+Hydrangia+069.JPG" /></a> The stems are from the local Goodwill but they are so</div><br /><div align="center">thin and delicate and old. I just love them.</div><br /><div align="center">Sad that there were only three.</div><br /><div align="center">The four desert plates are my new love</div><br /><div align="center">green <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">transferware</span>. The pattern is Lyndon.</div><br /><div align="center">I'm having a little trouble finding pieces to match.</div><br /><div align="center">If you see any around in your travels</div><br /><div align="center">Please let me know!<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8KxArSSWRhVa4HLZu6q_BC5Ve_j_Iaztd7zJrw6dYxDwf_C5lSjBAf_Xcb7247nIXIBTCs6AsV9j2oT_suwV0se8eeV5JExpphIXDmCOz_PFBwn583G6v0J6NGeo0C9ZTMLVpr2nydeL/s1600/White+Hydrangia+063.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621077879254552866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8KxArSSWRhVa4HLZu6q_BC5Ve_j_Iaztd7zJrw6dYxDwf_C5lSjBAf_Xcb7247nIXIBTCs6AsV9j2oT_suwV0se8eeV5JExpphIXDmCOz_PFBwn583G6v0J6NGeo0C9ZTMLVpr2nydeL/s400/White+Hydrangia+063.JPG" /></a><br />Is lace a sickness? Gotta have it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgReixsPmxth6Tr_QZcA_VG6egl1FH5ntOcg2J3tFwslP36XSBR8cO4oRPc1pWeOP06SlDjIHXngLmZO_vUMifgE2TIXPYc_4ZOoghGEASP_92dXLT0gY__omEt9ceWXOXWNNsG0As24ZTP/s1600/White+Hydrangia+078.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621077128545830850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgReixsPmxth6Tr_QZcA_VG6egl1FH5ntOcg2J3tFwslP36XSBR8cO4oRPc1pWeOP06SlDjIHXngLmZO_vUMifgE2TIXPYc_4ZOoghGEASP_92dXLT0gY__omEt9ceWXOXWNNsG0As24ZTP/s400/White+Hydrangia+078.JPG" /></a><br />This little cut glass <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">compote</span> was my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">GG</span> Mothers.<br />I love the feel of the cut glass,<br />the roughness of the edges.<br />Do you love cut glass too?<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoWas4S1sgf_yF8XycqRihCpUmdEiVcWtPdCJCiavJuEru7eVoZ0esod4BxuBV2u584ijxNA83SoUP4jY2mTvPV8r_NuuJHtyy3kPOxa6MnfVNmRAGJcDaj0TIQHxzg-GpVxJVt7VadwVy/s1600/White+Hydrangia+084.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621077124519342866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoWas4S1sgf_yF8XycqRihCpUmdEiVcWtPdCJCiavJuEru7eVoZ0esod4BxuBV2u584ijxNA83SoUP4jY2mTvPV8r_NuuJHtyy3kPOxa6MnfVNmRAGJcDaj0TIQHxzg-GpVxJVt7VadwVy/s400/White+Hydrangia+084.JPG" /></a><br />This small dish was hers too.<br />The light just sparkles through it.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWzWp3n3ucqeQ9ZP4gng4cF0pbjlxtGhURwXCU23umV7w3AgsRKHoNJIhmhM_NYzjhb3qwM0EW2IUsGtcGhP2wDNZXAzTy_NCHezTwRhOmVA5NM8NENOPXR8n5AZ9jRn5ZgV3Pd6ajyxJ/s1600/White+Hydrangia+085.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621077118458494930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWzWp3n3ucqeQ9ZP4gng4cF0pbjlxtGhURwXCU23umV7w3AgsRKHoNJIhmhM_NYzjhb3qwM0EW2IUsGtcGhP2wDNZXAzTy_NCHezTwRhOmVA5NM8NENOPXR8n5AZ9jRn5ZgV3Pd6ajyxJ/s400/White+Hydrangia+085.JPG" /></a><br />I am finding it difficult to get good pictures of this<br />glass. Does anyone have any hints to share?<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWUyfZleD4dfEuJTSiubNWRZxI0ImjmQxcyXZoAjcXMdEipNRDYMLAOv29OpXImuwJdAa1bjzu-Qdc418fyXucr8D1hRL_HdXoYCNWnz8SamZ_wzOphRAnFoievoyTanqCK8wXV7S_h5L/s1600/White+Hydrangia+104.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621077115377466290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWUyfZleD4dfEuJTSiubNWRZxI0ImjmQxcyXZoAjcXMdEipNRDYMLAOv29OpXImuwJdAa1bjzu-Qdc418fyXucr8D1hRL_HdXoYCNWnz8SamZ_wzOphRAnFoievoyTanqCK8wXV7S_h5L/s400/White+Hydrangia+104.JPG" /></a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ahhh</span>, the spoons!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9U8w28XtfqantEjPpRpHCxEzqMil47VjTq6oy7nILeF2n83s3G6DokDAx5F8iAk0uJg1kOYNWNd9_hnl5hDOZZEyGUM0UNo1yyXpM9NyaYldrwF6gzeS1rqpemHrCvKuyAWDIe_NxLGY/s1600/White+Hydrangia+087.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621077107825779922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9U8w28XtfqantEjPpRpHCxEzqMil47VjTq6oy7nILeF2n83s3G6DokDAx5F8iAk0uJg1kOYNWNd9_hnl5hDOZZEyGUM0UNo1yyXpM9NyaYldrwF6gzeS1rqpemHrCvKuyAWDIe_NxLGY/s400/White+Hydrangia+087.JPG" /></a><br />They are so pretty and they belonged to my<br />Fathers Mother.<br />The other pieces were my Mom's family.<br />I only have 6 spoons and that was<br />probably all the silver she had.<br />Given to me by my Aunt Mary.<br /><br /><div align="left">She was a poor woman who immigrated from the Ukraine with her 3 children. I never knew her as she died before I was born. I often think of her and the strength she must have had to come across the ocean on a ship with 3 children early in the 1900's. I don't know the whole story and never will as all concerned are now gone.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidkCT1XSzE5QSReFzRO5UTIhGma7try12Ku7Kkom0R1Gg4YJkH6vToO9GpD7vz_wXt-0XjI5WtU8PSsXBlGYS5aNNzLKJH6HPUeBaETFU5MIc2XrebfvEggwKYruSAjBX6EvxzYiBMACw_/s1600/White+Hydrangia+095.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621075921868797554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidkCT1XSzE5QSReFzRO5UTIhGma7try12Ku7Kkom0R1Gg4YJkH6vToO9GpD7vz_wXt-0XjI5WtU8PSsXBlGYS5aNNzLKJH6HPUeBaETFU5MIc2XrebfvEggwKYruSAjBX6EvxzYiBMACw_/s400/White+Hydrangia+095.JPG" /></a><br />These little lovelies were a recent purchase.<br />French Milk Glass.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVVh93qBtvSQ7NdAJRC4AIObRRrzr6hOGIOBRblwOzLd7kZu3ShluxjaSrFNahr-Y0Kw-9aT0CUbH6wPkV6v7CQ_F1meK4iqQNjTdSh6YSBY7HVzR4keDayJZvGz2Dwjgy1spzemrqR9n/s1600/White+Hydrangia+098.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621075919965700418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVVh93qBtvSQ7NdAJRC4AIObRRrzr6hOGIOBRblwOzLd7kZu3ShluxjaSrFNahr-Y0Kw-9aT0CUbH6wPkV6v7CQ_F1meK4iqQNjTdSh6YSBY7HVzR4keDayJZvGz2Dwjgy1spzemrqR9n/s400/White+Hydrangia+098.JPG" /></a><br />The French Painted their milk glass.<br />I love the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">fleur</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span> leis on this one.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLW5PI20d3PS_y9Xiz2-J17MKO68FDhOpp0f5kEHUf7EXA1QhnTAYwfS0fqEehLI0MscJMBcBoKgKYdlFVqhrzYj00WP1H8mf8RKnBz7IR-WRy0t_mktknrTKHtdBP8zDSzjvmL7JldO0V/s1600/White+Hydrangia+102.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621075911082120434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLW5PI20d3PS_y9Xiz2-J17MKO68FDhOpp0f5kEHUf7EXA1QhnTAYwfS0fqEehLI0MscJMBcBoKgKYdlFVqhrzYj00WP1H8mf8RKnBz7IR-WRy0t_mktknrTKHtdBP8zDSzjvmL7JldO0V/s400/White+Hydrangia+102.JPG" /></a><br />Most times almost all the paint is rubbed off.</div><br /><div>These are nice examples.</div><br /><div>Still some paint left.<br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizqOTIa6YIqLkEbpViGFVFgbJNKx-t5OxR8LJRIJDVpnAzzFussAO2MTfRyNOCfgOy5bdBwAy_vq32Z1Ezu3mmxXdIdXlNOgkjB4TKDMGN8rWlLevD2EYRnkyjkHvfS286WE_DM7oXCkwU/s1600/White+Hydrangia+106.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621075908504743762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizqOTIa6YIqLkEbpViGFVFgbJNKx-t5OxR8LJRIJDVpnAzzFussAO2MTfRyNOCfgOy5bdBwAy_vq32Z1Ezu3mmxXdIdXlNOgkjB4TKDMGN8rWlLevD2EYRnkyjkHvfS286WE_DM7oXCkwU/s400/White+Hydrangia+106.JPG" /></a><br />As I snapped this shot I thought. . .<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99bbaHKkaJvgm7zgY_Rf871L0-oCRifdOEhLhTOa28KNRCO3bc2_FQPsp2uV-gVeBHGOM-vkcSkvU89eGIj2trcWfL5Wzuq4r4zA0hcHrWwt1MSLEO1_AeZUdbSPHCvoYfekQ3DVDXS6X/s1600/White+Hydrangia+109.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621075908354193234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99bbaHKkaJvgm7zgY_Rf871L0-oCRifdOEhLhTOa28KNRCO3bc2_FQPsp2uV-gVeBHGOM-vkcSkvU89eGIj2trcWfL5Wzuq4r4zA0hcHrWwt1MSLEO1_AeZUdbSPHCvoYfekQ3DVDXS6X/s400/White+Hydrangia+109.JPG" /></a><br />I wonder if I could capture the smoke from the candle</div><br /><div>if I blew it out?<br /><br /><div>Have a wonderful week My Friends.</div><br /><div>~ ~<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ahrisha</span>~ ~</div><br /><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#990000;">This week I am linking to these fine ladies:</span></strong></div><br /><div>Tabletop Tuesday</div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://diane1876.blogspot.com/">2nd. Time Around Tuesday</a></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/">Show Off Your Cottage Monday</a></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://verymerryvintagestyle.blogspot.com/">Share The Love Wednesday</a></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://suelovescherries.blogspot.com/">Redsday</a></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/">Centerpiece Wednesday</a></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Vintage Inspiration Friday</a></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Things Friday</a></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://bargainhuntingwithlaurie.blogspot.com/">Favorite Things</a></div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div>~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266307515429492955.post-65022284506654345472011-05-10T09:29:00.010-04:002011-05-14T11:26:12.013-04:00My Favorite Local Faire<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-sbQqzT3Xm-0x_xIBvlc1dyFSn0W8KIvwTrh4Ao3LTXa4wF6DVfMFJ2dwzz_a90t_AqjyDrUll9qLS4h592pwEB6c3NDxduxscRXiTnQwWR6XY4trU_Y4_lzxZqumyp5K0QTCuQelx8uv/s1600/Landis+Valley11+016.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605082447629766546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-sbQqzT3Xm-0x_xIBvlc1dyFSn0W8KIvwTrh4Ao3LTXa4wF6DVfMFJ2dwzz_a90t_AqjyDrUll9qLS4h592pwEB6c3NDxduxscRXiTnQwWR6XY4trU_Y4_lzxZqumyp5K0QTCuQelx8uv/s400/Landis+Valley11+016.JPG" /></a> Hello Friends~ ~ ~<br />Quaint and beautiful little house. Actually it is an 1800's tavern. It is a part of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Landis</span> Valley Museum. If you ever get to Lancaster County, PA. be sure to visit the museum. What it is is a small village built in the 1800's by John <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Landis</span> and his family. These two pictures are of the tavern.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH03zjalSvKExgn9oj8UM-2pI0uOqYL2ppwDSrCLGmGI4T_6RiwynPjGpQYZ-__i3xms2hwe9NztlnvWJoetCWkIb5NkD8vc2AQCDnVlTsqj9UST76IGIXJGogQbTWeKyD9fbXMW27p0Z6/s1600/Landis+Valley11+019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605082445957189138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH03zjalSvKExgn9oj8UM-2pI0uOqYL2ppwDSrCLGmGI4T_6RiwynPjGpQYZ-__i3xms2hwe9NztlnvWJoetCWkIb5NkD8vc2AQCDnVlTsqj9UST76IGIXJGogQbTWeKyD9fbXMW27p0Z6/s400/Landis+Valley11+019.JPG" /></a> This building is just behind the tavern. Beautiful stonework. The Pennsylvania Germans are an industrious bunch, of which I am a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">descendant</span>.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUlcLreh89htXrnNf2GAaATNNMaSazwiWsrkWbv1KY_OB-itPlvqg6A7EX0_yrqFAe5TriMx1u_Y9eTDA0L5W8Sy5m6QUwp37_-H9T1llo0KjxHdH6L7UmBk6_bi8wLXBtG98UvJvWgxhg/s1600/Landis+Valley11+021.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605082435412006034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUlcLreh89htXrnNf2GAaATNNMaSazwiWsrkWbv1KY_OB-itPlvqg6A7EX0_yrqFAe5TriMx1u_Y9eTDA0L5W8Sy5m6QUwp37_-H9T1llo0KjxHdH6L7UmBk6_bi8wLXBtG98UvJvWgxhg/s400/Landis+Valley11+021.JPG" /></a> Every Spring they host an Herb <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Faire</span> during Mothers Day Weekend. It is my favorite <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">faire</span> to visit. For many years it was the only place locally to purchase heirloom vegetable plants. They really do taste better than the newer varieties. Try them if you haven't.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWs7OUNS12NfUAOnduX_-I_LAv-87aKzyXHsLCHbKfnTR0jokBabJCBBhio20woGDmfMyhR9TzRTapXwPq6rGsu_BHoApshTL5H1SnG-OD2zy8iYjjNmOQN_jsNUH_Su-xoZGiAol0HBf9/s1600/Landis+Valley11+025.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605082427418573170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWs7OUNS12NfUAOnduX_-I_LAv-87aKzyXHsLCHbKfnTR0jokBabJCBBhio20woGDmfMyhR9TzRTapXwPq6rGsu_BHoApshTL5H1SnG-OD2zy8iYjjNmOQN_jsNUH_Su-xoZGiAol0HBf9/s400/Landis+Valley11+025.JPG" /></a><br />This <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Celsiana</span> rose is one of the oldest varieties known. I was told it's first recorded appearance was in the 1500's. Three years ago I purchased this rose and it is now four feet tall with some canes growing to 8 feet and into it's neighbor a Crepe <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Myrtle</span>. The fragrance is amazing.</div><br /><br /><div>The vendor selling these old roses is dependably at the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">faire</span> every year as so many others are.<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKExpGGiYRQqo03zWYiaLZ5HtQ3f3eFueRsL6FqP_SVcFrvBeQdqAFoqEATZ1UulK5PtWJlfdCmQmAAUvvI7FPRSy9YfkvefIeze0QINwkUu3-5cnhStWSpm34HDrR7W_EU1k_Bu6rNmNs/s1600/Landis+Valley11+027.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605082422212051330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKExpGGiYRQqo03zWYiaLZ5HtQ3f3eFueRsL6FqP_SVcFrvBeQdqAFoqEATZ1UulK5PtWJlfdCmQmAAUvvI7FPRSy9YfkvefIeze0QINwkUu3-5cnhStWSpm34HDrR7W_EU1k_Bu6rNmNs/s400/Landis+Valley11+027.JPG" /></a><br />This is so much fun. It is the kitchen in the tavern. All day they demonstrate cooking.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTN4VPgG9aCDhba3YF3CcdEB33tYFDIMfMcknB7lgWX4cJWj1AaSLngO-Td9GzeZXRBakpHlPC7v-opcrN2AzNbLhe91tzR4_Fw__7XVZCyjoMc6phmBAiEX-gwdNfdw8a4dfJr4qC-Gi/s1600/Landis+Valley11+029.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605081769993572674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTN4VPgG9aCDhba3YF3CcdEB33tYFDIMfMcknB7lgWX4cJWj1AaSLngO-Td9GzeZXRBakpHlPC7v-opcrN2AzNbLhe91tzR4_Fw__7XVZCyjoMc6phmBAiEX-gwdNfdw8a4dfJr4qC-Gi/s400/Landis+Valley11+029.JPG" /></a><br />How would you like to cook in this kitchen?<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOaF77CggneStNTOsiHnVbC7mrg94KkDw8J4O69jY0Tko0wdBEJaPKzb1KRfs4ACqPVGNes1GniJ4GTtVFD_QHfBQcafoT5ENjkr-6AzPv1QXbQ-sI3Lmy4-d_16W02XgBrTq1kfEOSYHf/s1600/Landis+Valley11+030.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605081767486241026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOaF77CggneStNTOsiHnVbC7mrg94KkDw8J4O69jY0Tko0wdBEJaPKzb1KRfs4ACqPVGNes1GniJ4GTtVFD_QHfBQcafoT5ENjkr-6AzPv1QXbQ-sI3Lmy4-d_16W02XgBrTq1kfEOSYHf/s400/Landis+Valley11+030.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Making Bread.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6h7EACDxjSatLUHnhN1oSUAMG5VuDnkMIBTBPeX5L1kFsHESZnhjNrHjvGJu0bnj_fUkbwYTrZuwxX13_5fc_ve9DVwX-2pvApmyWK1EMQ4ZnVF4aU48E-Fb-LEkPUd-1udphywFtyPy/s1600/Landis+Valley11+033.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605081767537857938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6h7EACDxjSatLUHnhN1oSUAMG5VuDnkMIBTBPeX5L1kFsHESZnhjNrHjvGJu0bnj_fUkbwYTrZuwxX13_5fc_ve9DVwX-2pvApmyWK1EMQ4ZnVF4aU48E-Fb-LEkPUd-1udphywFtyPy/s400/Landis+Valley11+033.JPG" /></a><br />How about this state of the art 1800 toaster?</div><br /><div>I didn't notice the electric cord till I got home and looked at the pictures.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXUfLFW6Qn08e_NPazLQG2ZpdF_ATJyfN7993FcpU41i-EKOuotSzLSgZjy6FlY-kPvflzWnLNye-2a0EeQCry9e_fmF3RypIDxcAgWx2OxO2jw71E07E65axRAeN0DCxQbZIvAalGhYtz/s1600/Landis+Valley11+042.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605081764206230338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXUfLFW6Qn08e_NPazLQG2ZpdF_ATJyfN7993FcpU41i-EKOuotSzLSgZjy6FlY-kPvflzWnLNye-2a0EeQCry9e_fmF3RypIDxcAgWx2OxO2jw71E07E65axRAeN0DCxQbZIvAalGhYtz/s400/Landis+Valley11+042.JPG" /></a><br />The fire for the oven is out back.</div><br /><div>Honey, would you run outside and put another log in the fire</div><br /><div>so I can bake the bread.<br /><br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywWnjPzYScyZyTmtKEP6Y6Va7OSIq7NI2LnKEXVuJV7yYZ-yS8MpdxlPhM6_mElOzfjb2Uc4I9Q1j87gJls0COU9fg3Ewqh5E5aj8brUthIulIDYI7je5iwwqosrPhMciBJATo_K8xiIz/s1600/Landis+Valley11+052.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605081756239816018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywWnjPzYScyZyTmtKEP6Y6Va7OSIq7NI2LnKEXVuJV7yYZ-yS8MpdxlPhM6_mElOzfjb2Uc4I9Q1j87gJls0COU9fg3Ewqh5E5aj8brUthIulIDYI7je5iwwqosrPhMciBJATo_K8xiIz/s400/Landis+Valley11+052.JPG" /></a><br />The homes in this village are beautiful.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDxCiW7LMCeGzrDCh0KcrN7uY50lar4DMMbr8etJKz7bV1wnyEOuPeg0uoPvytlAeaSPv2fY29aSqRrEswH1LPmkjrHa45xGGC6MiXHDgqvG2-P0-gKoeTFOm9KOTT0WD1cqJvSJoIYMQ/s1600/Landis+Valley11+056.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605080996184924178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDxCiW7LMCeGzrDCh0KcrN7uY50lar4DMMbr8etJKz7bV1wnyEOuPeg0uoPvytlAeaSPv2fY29aSqRrEswH1LPmkjrHa45xGGC6MiXHDgqvG2-P0-gKoeTFOm9KOTT0WD1cqJvSJoIYMQ/s400/Landis+Valley11+056.JPG" /></a> Notice the man making and selling brooms by the fence.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYu24v2cZXGlvckcFiQZitubV1zRsKpT_4vXFnJWuSvSnxm-7VYXc2vs3pMbrfsJEPXEFo_KG0LNKw19Puo7eDd26f7V8Ab7q-4HqIDw2kTpft4r7jrBZw6Ad2wIm7IyCZBcsept6KWkqC/s1600/Landis+Valley11+059.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605080988324121234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYu24v2cZXGlvckcFiQZitubV1zRsKpT_4vXFnJWuSvSnxm-7VYXc2vs3pMbrfsJEPXEFo_KG0LNKw19Puo7eDd26f7V8Ab7q-4HqIDw2kTpft4r7jrBZw6Ad2wIm7IyCZBcsept6KWkqC/s400/Landis+Valley11+059.JPG" /></a><br />Most of the homes are opened for viewing.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8_0wtH_MqS3ew1tHNNPqb7xWympeq3eV7TSvb9Eao9xT2Odi-5ei5y0ITgTNW9TTQXHHSCJaP3j5eOBRC6WEh5nH-MyEAu7OTiq0y4A8rfB7066bO6nggcna0WQHwEIsLLOin90inOCY/s1600/Landis+Valley11+061.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605080984968444850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8_0wtH_MqS3ew1tHNNPqb7xWympeq3eV7TSvb9Eao9xT2Odi-5ei5y0ITgTNW9TTQXHHSCJaP3j5eOBRC6WEh5nH-MyEAu7OTiq0y4A8rfB7066bO6nggcna0WQHwEIsLLOin90inOCY/s400/Landis+Valley11+061.JPG" /></a>The building above is the General Store. It is stocked with antiques of the era.<br />Each home has a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">knowledgeable</span> host inside to tell you the story of the home.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQH4Aq9L0r8LFR3K3tDXRxyB0uhEj5rLoN_U37RyqBc_1WyyXuC-6yezEuWAxk1DiigZAdSrMtlTFERZqFzWdnu5OJD2H4bZLFxR5_ldK6EtofP7XOpMkWT1BP4DA6V8vV4KaIM_ZVsXVi/s1600/Landis+Valley11+065.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605080982713041074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQH4Aq9L0r8LFR3K3tDXRxyB0uhEj5rLoN_U37RyqBc_1WyyXuC-6yezEuWAxk1DiigZAdSrMtlTFERZqFzWdnu5OJD2H4bZLFxR5_ldK6EtofP7XOpMkWT1BP4DA6V8vV4KaIM_ZVsXVi/s400/Landis+Valley11+065.JPG" /></a><br />These next few shots are of the home of John and Elizabeth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Landis</span> founders of the village. The brick beauty above is the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Landis</span> home.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Olt2KXQ9rBLq4w668htc4tfM3HpkoD2UvqfLyzjwH-L411YJOrWwDiOXDPxyU4UQnL-rM9uEEo8wZH1j8NsCr9Ab0OughvoKeVDre7jL_0ze3G7L8nDGckh7Zc0lPg58hUcA0wXdtZNc/s1600/Landis+Valley11+066.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605080975271073554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Olt2KXQ9rBLq4w668htc4tfM3HpkoD2UvqfLyzjwH-L411YJOrWwDiOXDPxyU4UQnL-rM9uEEo8wZH1j8NsCr9Ab0OughvoKeVDre7jL_0ze3G7L8nDGckh7Zc0lPg58hUcA0wXdtZNc/s400/Landis+Valley11+066.JPG" /></a> Lovely fireplace in the parlor.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMo3IA8qU6EdCyAtMzB1qsrPHg_F7LioUrRCVkLYgxpvpT-CMusXtGiXWkeyT0ppR87PtPJWZq_0ThAq2mD7qNQqL_eRurt9wZ5mvv3ged8ikAgU99JVS4INIJW1hcewXlZOYtirIe4MW/s1600/Landis+Valley11+069.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605080101295488370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMo3IA8qU6EdCyAtMzB1qsrPHg_F7LioUrRCVkLYgxpvpT-CMusXtGiXWkeyT0ppR87PtPJWZq_0ThAq2mD7qNQqL_eRurt9wZ5mvv3ged8ikAgU99JVS4INIJW1hcewXlZOYtirIe4MW/s400/Landis+Valley11+069.JPG" /></a><br />The kitchen, love the colors.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPFy-Y0YFSdgYF4LorxnSrZe_UHObqlVdgI9kA4xT8jIEKNlSE9RK2T0XcV5yBEnWGHfWlge-Mt6JTTufUmPPxzV6FQzRJM4hDFbRj3Jze2VQhgKkgN6adkEeda1pGh1JJlwBvGrwrA8X/s1600/Landis+Valley11+073.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605080102172887602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPFy-Y0YFSdgYF4LorxnSrZe_UHObqlVdgI9kA4xT8jIEKNlSE9RK2T0XcV5yBEnWGHfWlge-Mt6JTTufUmPPxzV6FQzRJM4hDFbRj3Jze2VQhgKkgN6adkEeda1pGh1JJlwBvGrwrA8X/s400/Landis+Valley11+073.JPG" /></a><br />One side of the home is a combo of brick and stone.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFg2EzkfNVXtoInO-8y5afiKCv-Z3h7Hjbak0ZMG3rnfJWIkAn3XKWmy6mr2pB2zjUOsmSSymT91AlyZiDAXIh2JCSlE8YGGRC9zQs5aCY4osgwGGyt-Wzdd7J8JVFFC-u7U7fSE61fXwX/s1600/Landis+Valley11+076.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605080091126409810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFg2EzkfNVXtoInO-8y5afiKCv-Z3h7Hjbak0ZMG3rnfJWIkAn3XKWmy6mr2pB2zjUOsmSSymT91AlyZiDAXIh2JCSlE8YGGRC9zQs5aCY4osgwGGyt-Wzdd7J8JVFFC-u7U7fSE61fXwX/s400/Landis+Valley11+076.JPG" /></a><br />Looking down the street toward the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">faire</span>.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ1jV6vJg25w2oxGOdlsbiuTRsx4-JquUQTqJnLHXWmZonaoIv23LyNkGK0TdilQnMxavD8ApaLn6Qdf-T7zUgp3pGpeZ2AAzW61P6H6acDUJlnioDuFjEnnS3m-VqvLBGQSMnuEkFUE01/s1600/Landis+Valley11+078.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605080089584297330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ1jV6vJg25w2oxGOdlsbiuTRsx4-JquUQTqJnLHXWmZonaoIv23LyNkGK0TdilQnMxavD8ApaLn6Qdf-T7zUgp3pGpeZ2AAzW61P6H6acDUJlnioDuFjEnnS3m-VqvLBGQSMnuEkFUE01/s400/Landis+Valley11+078.JPG" /></a> Beautiful old shutters.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF2BUrw-fYBsUtkv5b7pxSDfrXWTAPK8QnlXtiF3WItRuTeY9noKC6WWJZfREUVg4y6jtcNXjwUrqeoCp3Tu6oAR3V7klfjakF47ifT0cvUXdrXIyu-JyPAdRszw42DGI_czJLFiC51myY/s1600/Landis+Valley11+086.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605080082165198274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF2BUrw-fYBsUtkv5b7pxSDfrXWTAPK8QnlXtiF3WItRuTeY9noKC6WWJZfREUVg4y6jtcNXjwUrqeoCp3Tu6oAR3V7klfjakF47ifT0cvUXdrXIyu-JyPAdRszw42DGI_czJLFiC51myY/s400/Landis+Valley11+086.JPG" /></a> We had so much fun and I did purchase the Graham Thomas rose that I was searching for. What joy!</div><br /><br /><div>Hope you enjoyed the tour.</div><br /><br /><div>I am linking to these fun parties this week:</div><br /><a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/">Foodie Friday<br /></a><br /><div><a href="http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/">Vintage Thingie Thursday</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.houseinroses.blogspot.com">Show off Your Cottage Monday</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://verymerryvintagestyle.blogspot.com/">Share The Love Wednesday</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/">Time Travel Thursday</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Vintage Inspiration Friday</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://bargainhuntingwithlaurie.blogspot.com/">A Few of my Favorite Things</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/">A Return To Loveliness</a></div><br /><br /><div>See you again soon.</div><br /><br /><div>~ ~<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ahrisha</span>~ ~ </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266307515429492955.post-62466253380612334002011-05-02T12:46:00.005-04:002011-05-04T10:10:24.783-04:00Can You Solve This Riddle?<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgnoNSjA4ycuaYsLtZNY0fFvBAARj6vQV3JPk1o9cb_ijR9hQRRuYPCm5nw8SpjTCxJIGcHXFG7EdgQyOQdVN68Il9KQmkuzz7_o1UcDijVIl6XStLLwiX1_poY7JlTbshv4-jNc5vlTY/s1600/050211Roses+135.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602162500824772098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgnoNSjA4ycuaYsLtZNY0fFvBAARj6vQV3JPk1o9cb_ijR9hQRRuYPCm5nw8SpjTCxJIGcHXFG7EdgQyOQdVN68Il9KQmkuzz7_o1UcDijVIl6XStLLwiX1_poY7JlTbshv4-jNc5vlTY/s400/050211Roses+135.JPG" /></a> When is a rose not a Rose but</div><br /><br /><div align="center">A Gourmet Delight?<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_Wf-qWu3jxiTanNRuKbecIe9yGVdZQbiswCRqgU3oARiBXyUzakghmNsJ221jEm2oqEPi0JxERE8S-G3RNwuKO0cQn-dfR-DQ4MwSxNeH0-UDNwoq7KzTMWVroVZVQCbj6vy53TzAct2/s1600/050211Roses+146.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602162485187796274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_Wf-qWu3jxiTanNRuKbecIe9yGVdZQbiswCRqgU3oARiBXyUzakghmNsJ221jEm2oqEPi0JxERE8S-G3RNwuKO0cQn-dfR-DQ4MwSxNeH0-UDNwoq7KzTMWVroVZVQCbj6vy53TzAct2/s400/050211Roses+146.JPG" /></a> Give up?</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center">When It is A Julia Child.<br />That is the name of this delicious little rose.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">Of course with my love of food and cooking</div><br /><br /><div align="center">I had to buy it!<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirPx9sUk7u0r2-s-Rra8DAxoAhFtTuM1zOa9h1Z8SiDy6RwXHIYCL8IcGNFpXqvBhY8FLxaaVLlDIQVmpzjaIMiMDtBQvJtCmw03MmMF4Lp4UsTH9XLCUXBUCI5Ur_Y833r8EmnhySks_N/s1600/050211Roses+129.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602162213624099522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirPx9sUk7u0r2-s-Rra8DAxoAhFtTuM1zOa9h1Z8SiDy6RwXHIYCL8IcGNFpXqvBhY8FLxaaVLlDIQVmpzjaIMiMDtBQvJtCmw03MmMF4Lp4UsTH9XLCUXBUCI5Ur_Y833r8EmnhySks_N/s400/050211Roses+129.JPG" /></a> I went to the local greenhouse to purchase a Graham Thomas Rose. After seeing all the beautiful pictures in Blogland I was smitten. Alas, no Graham Thomas. GT is also a yellow rose and yellow roses are my favorites. Then I spied this beauty and when I saw the name, well, you know how it is.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3JNo9B9scjIAgYeoBiKQGfoan4SaweMmwzIzfum-ELbjt_jcdb9kPGNp4z0FJL2kHM-Prt3T1tMKWrnRcN7-djyiTbkLcXSS36DR6cjawE-43yy5CSJPJzm_JLVrnLGyLNgv6shbs1H7/s1600/050211Roses+132.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602162210520332146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3JNo9B9scjIAgYeoBiKQGfoan4SaweMmwzIzfum-ELbjt_jcdb9kPGNp4z0FJL2kHM-Prt3T1tMKWrnRcN7-djyiTbkLcXSS36DR6cjawE-43yy5CSJPJzm_JLVrnLGyLNgv6shbs1H7/s400/050211Roses+132.JPG" /></a> This picture is the metamorphosis, the fresh young bud and the tattered old flower.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">This is what the tag on the rose had to say about her. </div><br /><br /><div align="center">All roses are female ~ ~ Right?</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Butter Gold - Floribunda 2006</div><br />Just before our wonderful American icon left us, she selected this exceptional rose to bear her name. Julia loved the even butter color and the licorice candy fragrance. Yet it wasn't just the old-fashioned blooms that inspired the recipe. The perfectly rounded habit, super glossy leaves and great disease resistance finished off the dish. An awesome AARS award winner-a right and proper honor for a dear friend.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Isn't that lovely?<br /><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTnJDaayGCYJJl26C26WjUqk5CF3hGSBGR1LFjUk6hsuoSiKMICCPjiDtBatfZDwQMazB467V6-6mriRPBz4Xzamm3nqbRN_2PnGBh7cRhj665GMQzaJcwO8_VDyjvjS2X5JaFwefLsmg/s1600/050211Roses+143.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602162207512649298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTnJDaayGCYJJl26C26WjUqk5CF3hGSBGR1LFjUk6hsuoSiKMICCPjiDtBatfZDwQMazB467V6-6mriRPBz4Xzamm3nqbRN_2PnGBh7cRhj665GMQzaJcwO8_VDyjvjS2X5JaFwefLsmg/s400/050211Roses+143.JPG" /></a> I adore roses that show their centers. Many of the tea roses do not when they open. I love the contrast between the silken petals and the wirey stamens in the center.<br /><br /><br /><br />The rose is only about 4" across but I love the shabby ruffled look of it.<br /><br />How about you. Do you prefer a perfect rose to a shabby one?<br /><br /><br /><br />Since we are talking roses, here is a hint for you when cutting a rose or trimming your rose bushes. When you cut a stem look to see which side of the stem the next 5 leaf, not 3 leaf stem is. Always make a cut just above a 5 leaf stem. Now, since the new branch will form opposite the 5 leaf stem, will it be growing in the direction you would like to see it grow. If you want it to grow inward to fill out the bush, great. Maybe you want it to grow outward to even out and fill out that side of the bush. Not rocket science but a good tip.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Hope you enjoy this flavor of Lancaster County.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">One of our many covered bridges.</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgIM93xW6cm6kmE6wOzvz7TYN0DXHAnj_vDgUnXGkN_kc07hIrnZT0Jvwb9e9mm-ORps_6hqZI0BtpatteLPKoZoaZgmHLGboouvBbriIJ8Q2gHY-FFqgdTx1S3CqPbOkl-TCjs5zdRdcp/s1600/050211Roses+082.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602162204583763986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgIM93xW6cm6kmE6wOzvz7TYN0DXHAnj_vDgUnXGkN_kc07hIrnZT0Jvwb9e9mm-ORps_6hqZI0BtpatteLPKoZoaZgmHLGboouvBbriIJ8Q2gHY-FFqgdTx1S3CqPbOkl-TCjs5zdRdcp/s400/050211Roses+082.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I am linking up to these partys this week.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">Please visit them for more great posts.<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Metamorphosis Monday</a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/">Show Off Your Cottage Monday</a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://verymerryvintagestyle.blogspot.com/">Share The Love Wednesday</a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Have a Delightful week!</div><br /><br /><div align="center">~ ~Ahrisha~ ~</div>~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266307515429492955.post-66571240141207107712011-04-14T10:59:00.011-04:002013-03-11T10:56:21.902-04:00Recycled Water Hose Wreath<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHnjeLeHyrwZulS7xKWMkmLqvUcKIT5Mjce87Gs51_HY4NtgZQDTm22lNGwHiELRPxX-tirLplkSed2tc0RlIsETtPjmk0UI8Kc_-xN0QSuu2Ej2kPj7pnQI_Qv_hZj_OKp5mYNZBm2iN/s1600/4142011+092.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595456115930938178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHnjeLeHyrwZulS7xKWMkmLqvUcKIT5Mjce87Gs51_HY4NtgZQDTm22lNGwHiELRPxX-tirLplkSed2tc0RlIsETtPjmk0UI8Kc_-xN0QSuu2Ej2kPj7pnQI_Qv_hZj_OKp5mYNZBm2iN/s400/4142011+092.JPG" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Hello Friends~ ~ ~ Last week I posted a picture of a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">water hose</span> wreath I made for my garage door. My neighbor saw it and went crazy and asked me to make one for her. This is the wreath I made for her and pictures of the steps as I was in construction mode. I know many of you are really great at arranging flowers and making wreaths but for those of you who could use a little help here you go.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMfet1Q5M3bIQx0SgHe7jtxhT-ym8DUUBD5fiLPH7_Tz6WwV5QavGCUkqXirqTyYyOYyCk1WKyICa_r-ffIPPnF7jpQAM3DrpTnNucU_0aUzRuJu4IKERNauN9RKNsvjr_TnF6QN3Kt-b/s1600/4142011+059.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595456110341079906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMfet1Q5M3bIQx0SgHe7jtxhT-ym8DUUBD5fiLPH7_Tz6WwV5QavGCUkqXirqTyYyOYyCk1WKyICa_r-ffIPPnF7jpQAM3DrpTnNucU_0aUzRuJu4IKERNauN9RKNsvjr_TnF6QN3Kt-b/s400/4142011+059.JPG" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 267px;" /></a> First of all I would like to introduce my assistant Mr. Handsome. He is always around when there is a craft project in the works. It would go faster without his help but I just love his sweet face so much. . .what can I say?<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlqTN8c36ImIC8fup2GZp4b3DOSaLtN7J0FzzAtH3nrpwXX1yNKeIF4aM2y9yTIOp6thrjG7iQts-YaljTlqxPHjPRlQNCiduvYaz9u-LCtu5_LhNp_c5AoAadVw7LITlutxeYbABSy5Yv/s1600/4142011+043.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595456104376389666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlqTN8c36ImIC8fup2GZp4b3DOSaLtN7J0FzzAtH3nrpwXX1yNKeIF4aM2y9yTIOp6thrjG7iQts-YaljTlqxPHjPRlQNCiduvYaz9u-LCtu5_LhNp_c5AoAadVw7LITlutxeYbABSy5Yv/s400/4142011+043.JPG" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> I didn't have the color flowers I wanted on hand so I needed to make a trip to the Dollar Tree. They have the best buys around for silk flowers. Above is what I bought and I didn't use all of them. I got $6.00 worth! The ribbon was from last weeks wreath.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8_uiyZr_tkw4ACoTfltWNQoYuhhlF7O-qgxPlOS5q7SJGx8NdIIrVPqlreiRIennjAo1uokhDEQ1VoGdmKS8AVTNfP6IgvAByA11-TAjUh69UcNsioteD1pG9Hu98ET1KHQFf30l85TPP/s1600/4142011+045.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595456101908643346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8_uiyZr_tkw4ACoTfltWNQoYuhhlF7O-qgxPlOS5q7SJGx8NdIIrVPqlreiRIennjAo1uokhDEQ1VoGdmKS8AVTNfP6IgvAByA11-TAjUh69UcNsioteD1pG9Hu98ET1KHQFf30l85TPP/s400/4142011+045.JPG" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> First step: Wrap your hose into a big circle the size you desire. I like the end to show so I work it to the top right of the wreath and wire it together at the top. Leave enough wire to form a loop for hanging. Cut the remaining hose off with a sharp knife.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilaCsmqBvO980zgzOny8AQMC8vfUKjSRvDcRrsTpkTz1XYu35USA4drDAC0X1gWrVy2675GmwKUT1s7uDZcLwGIk3hxts72mfUGSrQyAq8GrAqyyJyoWxHSXTmhfrrpIkGCbjWpK5TlHLs/s1600/4142011+048.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595456097516189250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilaCsmqBvO980zgzOny8AQMC8vfUKjSRvDcRrsTpkTz1XYu35USA4drDAC0X1gWrVy2675GmwKUT1s7uDZcLwGIk3hxts72mfUGSrQyAq8GrAqyyJyoWxHSXTmhfrrpIkGCbjWpK5TlHLs/s400/4142011+048.JPG" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> This is two bunches of flowers that I bent so that they would curve around the hose. Don't cut them apart just tuck each end into the flowers of the other.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvfL4l1vANYAF9YFvhngEfLTqFLTNMS1l7EBlu3z7cCC0HWuDlu_ibW51J9bNeeRw5Hr3l1N8mYCN7v7AXKn30WDQofikvlw_TJjqAhpsxrt-CO1CPyxZncJMmcPDRSqjZx07tYIOTzB1/s1600/4142011+049.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595455331428246034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvfL4l1vANYAF9YFvhngEfLTqFLTNMS1l7EBlu3z7cCC0HWuDlu_ibW51J9bNeeRw5Hr3l1N8mYCN7v7AXKn30WDQofikvlw_TJjqAhpsxrt-CO1CPyxZncJMmcPDRSqjZx07tYIOTzB1/s400/4142011+049.JPG" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> I wanted these purple stems on the bottom peaking out at the ends. I used one bunch and bent 3 stems to the left and 3 to the right.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfE0q7EczxYGYJ5RUH_fCzT0SudYJ3BSWQoPHgVKmi_cd-u6vwWxuKKN5DH2_5s9ut2hgCzrnUpqoY16zKKSDFejI7lN-416S8UpH3Jr3M9UYPPa0SMPD33sOULw5iV-OA6TgUfWdYZTXD/s1600/4142011+054.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595455326150277586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfE0q7EczxYGYJ5RUH_fCzT0SudYJ3BSWQoPHgVKmi_cd-u6vwWxuKKN5DH2_5s9ut2hgCzrnUpqoY16zKKSDFejI7lN-416S8UpH3Jr3M9UYPPa0SMPD33sOULw5iV-OA6TgUfWdYZTXD/s400/4142011+054.JPG" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Place the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">hydrangea</span> on top and use a few purple stems cut from the second bunch on top and wire the whole thing together.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVPZ2sLlpQeyla5sf3ZVeCdIRiiV8BreT2OU8D9jAPUMne-J2fWjha-caqZ9kCvuQVWEvlJ3kvS-mn0_mD68KxCxVb7ax8OUsf_q0pb3C0KsdELIK3C1Ddh-FqpxHy-0X3wr2bOW-3BqW2/s1600/4142011+066.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595455323453912770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVPZ2sLlpQeyla5sf3ZVeCdIRiiV8BreT2OU8D9jAPUMne-J2fWjha-caqZ9kCvuQVWEvlJ3kvS-mn0_mD68KxCxVb7ax8OUsf_q0pb3C0KsdELIK3C1Ddh-FqpxHy-0X3wr2bOW-3BqW2/s400/4142011+066.JPG" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> I like to wire all the flowers together and then <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">attach</span> them to the hose or wreath. Later in the season if the flowers get shabby and I want to change them I can just cut the wire, remove them and add another bunch. Simple and I often do this.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJRNX_JHvwqP4yunbMusVMfLOAwX8H8oXVMEJShiJa8r7C2jsIJp0RuONQwxPcFA9cZapRKuv1ZLFP6ZRXuKOz1G_nxXnSdNOwNfDEcBsnFtw4iXz7ROtLt3_HN-yq7mHDHkK_UyqBLXX/s1600/4142011+077.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595455315903067506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJRNX_JHvwqP4yunbMusVMfLOAwX8H8oXVMEJShiJa8r7C2jsIJp0RuONQwxPcFA9cZapRKuv1ZLFP6ZRXuKOz1G_nxXnSdNOwNfDEcBsnFtw4iXz7ROtLt3_HN-yq7mHDHkK_UyqBLXX/s400/4142011+077.JPG" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> The ribbon. Of course you can use any ribbon you like and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">wired</span> is probably the nicest looking but I just wanted a floppy casual looking bow. The green ribbon is for the bottom of the bow and the lavender will be the top. Cut a piece about 12" long from the top ribbon.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBaWmh1D_b7P1FTOjDiYCBOoapkfY6ld_cP5gWeubdndmNE8Z2rh0algzD7sgHv-869S1MF7z2Jr9GnWCM-4oGFMZHJoukEbWimcO6nsd2sBKAh3QQEDWDlB3s8jzbPkTigDKKi_6ZNJZx/s1600/4142011+079.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595455310800140770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBaWmh1D_b7P1FTOjDiYCBOoapkfY6ld_cP5gWeubdndmNE8Z2rh0algzD7sgHv-869S1MF7z2Jr9GnWCM-4oGFMZHJoukEbWimcO6nsd2sBKAh3QQEDWDlB3s8jzbPkTigDKKi_6ZNJZx/s400/4142011+079.JPG" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Form it into a loop for the center of the bow. Run a piece of wire about 10" long through to the center of the wire and twist a couple of times. Leave long ends of the wire to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">attach</span> this center piece to the rest of the bow.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKNdERfNzZfIv5HK7GyiJ6btRM3a-ndB4nI1QpCnBb66jRV2NyOg6e0VJJe98zz_cx-77OlTp-s8p9kdTizn6K8D6KXK3nYRISH7RCxubrwSjlIBssvrLd85hMCX959h9DluIKZ5P3byv/s1600/4142011+082.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595454741994750594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKNdERfNzZfIv5HK7GyiJ6btRM3a-ndB4nI1QpCnBb66jRV2NyOg6e0VJJe98zz_cx-77OlTp-s8p9kdTizn6K8D6KXK3nYRISH7RCxubrwSjlIBssvrLd85hMCX959h9DluIKZ5P3byv/s400/4142011+082.JPG" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Take the rest of the top ribbon and just loop it back and forth till you have a little bow of sorts.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWshRDekGYLTAJ2N_Yh_RZXFINHqeN1tSOHi_xkLS0kKGsHrPNWhR11jJb5k7T-Nlb88INvFNx0Axp5FtLsn5DrZ2tMV6UybLCbHdoQjQvhI65H_DjJ7UGSweS_4lDYoEelkJPubVQWRMJ/s1600/4142011+085.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595454738858568066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWshRDekGYLTAJ2N_Yh_RZXFINHqeN1tSOHi_xkLS0kKGsHrPNWhR11jJb5k7T-Nlb88INvFNx0Axp5FtLsn5DrZ2tMV6UybLCbHdoQjQvhI65H_DjJ7UGSweS_4lDYoEelkJPubVQWRMJ/s400/4142011+085.JPG" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Place your center on top and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">pinch</span> the center of the bow together while twisting the wires tight. Leave the ends to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">attach</span> the bottom part of the bow.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_GsCew0SosS4nJfe9FeNjBGthje_Xf4LADrsVSufEAptCM1KFhfHbNfKPQ0XZTb0ckg_9ZfdnH7xbNDr7tmt-RBvDFtDsHPLVNoPfWNdQJLcUuLM8xTPpzHg16oDyGTxLI6K7i9kaGmOq/s1600/4142011+086.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595454732644157794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_GsCew0SosS4nJfe9FeNjBGthje_Xf4LADrsVSufEAptCM1KFhfHbNfKPQ0XZTb0ckg_9ZfdnH7xbNDr7tmt-RBvDFtDsHPLVNoPfWNdQJLcUuLM8xTPpzHg16oDyGTxLI6K7i9kaGmOq/s400/4142011+086.JPG" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> I just looped the bottom ribbon back and forth till I had the size to fit my bunch of flowers. Then <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">layered</span> the top bow on and wired the whole thing together. It's best to pull your wires as tight as you can so that the ribbon stays and the more it's pinched in the center the better it looks.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuTYXgw5q7poZRQbeypwT8PM059v_7eBstOVGqjEgTRxu2C34jOcNONMn0sut9hGJY6NVvKmMKKxh0K-UmFqKxtbKjTiWyysrV3DJbLK1D7qwRYXsDXnOmOEM_7GdT089_Ee5KoNw_9TSA/s1600/4142011+089.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595454726995962466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuTYXgw5q7poZRQbeypwT8PM059v_7eBstOVGqjEgTRxu2C34jOcNONMn0sut9hGJY6NVvKmMKKxh0K-UmFqKxtbKjTiWyysrV3DJbLK1D7qwRYXsDXnOmOEM_7GdT089_Ee5KoNw_9TSA/s400/4142011+089.JPG" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 267px;" /></a> OK friends, here is where your design style comes into play. Check out the wreath above and below. Compare them and you will notice that the top wreath needed a little adjustment. See how the flowers all just stick out left and right. Style it up a bit by bending the stems and bending just the flower ends so that they face the front.<br />
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~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266307515429492955.post-61607483808963496192011-04-06T09:47:00.009-04:002011-04-11T10:34:26.726-04:00Spring Brings New Life<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyHdH5YGZaGWo3y4FR2Q5iLhS8HOvtMqjrvfzGDJdAsjDJ8080jGQHiR-pVKy2x45PhkluTuKwTN-8SEfQc9k2FMajRF2hJPx3IVPRCIHsIksozoYVfYEMCAE_X-wV2LAjT4Oxz6K-hDCT/s1600/WREATHS+004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592480852299096130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyHdH5YGZaGWo3y4FR2Q5iLhS8HOvtMqjrvfzGDJdAsjDJ8080jGQHiR-pVKy2x45PhkluTuKwTN-8SEfQc9k2FMajRF2hJPx3IVPRCIHsIksozoYVfYEMCAE_X-wV2LAjT4Oxz6K-hDCT/s400/WREATHS+004.JPG" /></a> And Me back to the blog.</div><br /><div align="center">Sorry to have deserted you.</div><br /><div align="center">I am back and looking forward to new passions in my life.</div><br /><div align="center">How about you? </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWV3Vnrpn_e49gDwqAh84WktG2bi4G_O-6qWDMDEa4Jm9oNZ57Z__yjzyME7LEM95c6YenSrxN-RwcfV-kfB3BBQ_AAwUi_iwxzJMp9qPZk2JMGXA4qNwgS8kQd29SIYAiRQv0mkRHUdAg/s1600/WREATHS+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592480844762828066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWV3Vnrpn_e49gDwqAh84WktG2bi4G_O-6qWDMDEa4Jm9oNZ57Z__yjzyME7LEM95c6YenSrxN-RwcfV-kfB3BBQ_AAwUi_iwxzJMp9qPZk2JMGXA4qNwgS8kQd29SIYAiRQv0mkRHUdAg/s400/WREATHS+003.JPG" /></a> Do you like my new wreath?</div><br /><div align="center">Does it look familiar?</div><br /><div align="center">Look closely~ ~Then grab an old garden hose</div><br /><div align="center">and make one yourself.</div><br /><div align="center">This one is hanging on the garage door. </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF70O0izmDvh8RK6J76wbJ4bXZVoBOf51UG_ElnlWrfjKtWAckleNQyNfNhHbPYm6IliihxScsYMjkCIzzdhtUbS6tXmc8K0lV62xZzskRsSeoyHceTh37TKspDe6M8373ENOLEOKCrjdS/s1600/WREATHS+012.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592480839474483170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF70O0izmDvh8RK6J76wbJ4bXZVoBOf51UG_ElnlWrfjKtWAckleNQyNfNhHbPYm6IliihxScsYMjkCIzzdhtUbS6tXmc8K0lV62xZzskRsSeoyHceTh37TKspDe6M8373ENOLEOKCrjdS/s400/WREATHS+012.JPG" /></a> Isn't this a great old basket?</div><br /><div align="center">It's very old and belonged to a friend of mine.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">I hope you will leave a comment and </div><br /><div align="center">stop back soon to share in the new Springtime events.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">It's good to be back. Even though I was not</div><br /><div align="center">posting I was visiting all of you to</div><br /><div align="center">keep up with your blogs.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">I'm linking with Transformation Thursday at</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.theshabbychiccottage.net">The Shabby Chic Cottage</a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Show and Tell Friday at</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Favorite Things at</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://bargainhuntingwithlaurie.blogspot.com/">Bargain Hunting with Laurie</a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/">Show Off Your Cottage</a></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://verymerryvintagestyle.blogspot.com/">Share The Love Wednesday</a> </p><br /><p align="center">Met. Monday @ <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps On The Porch</a></p><br /><p align="center">Happy Spring!</p><br /><p align="center">~ ~Ahrisha~ ~ </p>~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266307515429492955.post-41963476603633144382010-12-13T09:46:00.004-05:002010-12-13T10:19:39.579-05:00Over The Moon~ ~ About A Dish<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZH3i3Ek1JtHAArgoa7a1eJkCzjLc9aeDO2gkJOQ-JYaSxcixme3-H1xQitMzrXDjFgYRq7VSF3L-pm5nDDybGRbPi_fOVGWIXjVMeS8dS84jLILOrGaxHp2cnMlA585IChsREhdsRaHs7/s1600/DSCN7831.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550179030314137730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZH3i3Ek1JtHAArgoa7a1eJkCzjLc9aeDO2gkJOQ-JYaSxcixme3-H1xQitMzrXDjFgYRq7VSF3L-pm5nDDybGRbPi_fOVGWIXjVMeS8dS84jLILOrGaxHp2cnMlA585IChsREhdsRaHs7/s400/DSCN7831.JPG" /></a> Greetings Friends~ ~ ~<br /><br />You are the only ones I can share this with. I know that you will understand because you have probably been there. I opened the box and my heart skipped a beat when I saw this.<br />Have you ever purchased from <a href="http://www.csn.com/">www.csn.com</a> ? A few days ago I saw this covered casserole on their site and I had to have it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOedjZHRj2tGsrhznTjAwozBDg41bl8nqicRcOpwFu7f8MquVKMbBajsl3ABn4HBq1-cdCUgwN6gqCD2oRD2_-GHcBlzz6Wp0y4KcfnvM05xYxN61O_y8l8EjBIjx8BYrIxRoMISQdVvS2/s1600/DSCN7805.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550179030015057490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOedjZHRj2tGsrhznTjAwozBDg41bl8nqicRcOpwFu7f8MquVKMbBajsl3ABn4HBq1-cdCUgwN6gqCD2oRD2_-GHcBlzz6Wp0y4KcfnvM05xYxN61O_y8l8EjBIjx8BYrIxRoMISQdVvS2/s400/DSCN7805.JPG" /></a> Last night I baked my corn casserole in it and it was delish. Having an attractive lid is a real plus. I can keep it warm at the table and not have to deal with foil.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkdoUTOcQU7js2l5kxtFiCWNzaF8qkpx4fnEciBVjkmQ5BzQ27WSs3b89ziJTxCDIrEQVG1zuoyc5EeXdezguPSifgoO_UgMRx3iYfglmkUAJ0e04dUz4fkJ-yf5PWF9EjFOma5YgQSMFV/s1600/DSCN7809.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550179022187462546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkdoUTOcQU7js2l5kxtFiCWNzaF8qkpx4fnEciBVjkmQ5BzQ27WSs3b89ziJTxCDIrEQVG1zuoyc5EeXdezguPSifgoO_UgMRx3iYfglmkUAJ0e04dUz4fkJ-yf5PWF9EjFOma5YgQSMFV/s400/DSCN7809.JPG" /></a><br />I adore this dish because it's not white but a creamy white shade with brown antiquing around the bow on top. So sweet.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjydgaGUhuzYNhb5g9GoYjtNYqcnr-mdzzaWOrhlSRsRsnq-k6AS8fGRfcdg5vWpA9sDYIY3u2oBJLyQ89C4Ie-F-WjeKUH1-4gSZfLY_LhQjb25yNwJ1a4bunqZ0EJ_MxwhrLC8rSJA20-/s1600/DSCN7811.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550178634747572130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjydgaGUhuzYNhb5g9GoYjtNYqcnr-mdzzaWOrhlSRsRsnq-k6AS8fGRfcdg5vWpA9sDYIY3u2oBJLyQ89C4Ie-F-WjeKUH1-4gSZfLY_LhQjb25yNwJ1a4bunqZ0EJ_MxwhrLC8rSJA20-/s400/DSCN7811.JPG" /></a><br />The casserole didn't last long. I like this as a side dish or a light meal with a salad and bread as we had it last night. It's simple to make and while it's baking you can whip a salad together.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXbACp_zbR2I3ycFE9lnzY_Q3mS0Zyl1FW9fwODIHBsnobjnmWLXE-LJ90caNU28WyMxCnZSFg3cEFXlgP6uKtwypgQab140e6t-vn-NhV67LRjAhNwDtjpn-NG5UduypvPBxBwfQVa_9v/s1600/DSCN7826.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550178624245137218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXbACp_zbR2I3ycFE9lnzY_Q3mS0Zyl1FW9fwODIHBsnobjnmWLXE-LJ90caNU28WyMxCnZSFg3cEFXlgP6uKtwypgQab140e6t-vn-NhV67LRjAhNwDtjpn-NG5UduypvPBxBwfQVa_9v/s400/DSCN7826.JPG" /></a><br /><br />This sweet bow of a handle just makes the dish perfect.</div><div align="center">Go to <a href="http://www.csn.com/">www.csn.com</a> and search for Pamela Gladding Ivory</div><div align="center">round baker with lid. It's on sale right now!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong>Cheesy Corn Spoon Bread</strong></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">4 oz. Butter</div><div align="center">8 oz. cream cheese</div><div align="center">Microwave in bowl to melt slightly 1 minute</div><div align="center">Add remaining ingredents and mix well</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">1- 15oz. can corn drained</div><div align="center">1-15 oz. can Creamed Corn</div><div align="center">3 eggs </div><div align="center">1 med. onion, minced</div><div align="center">6-8 oz. pepperjack cheese grated or chopped small<br />12 oz. Pepperage Farms corn bread stuffing</div><div align="center">1/4 C chopped parsley</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Pour into well buttered casserole </div><div align="center">Bake 375* ABOUT 45 MIN.</div><div align="center">till center is firm<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRPMHeZK89RvYvUQofsneqXen72W8PlPDgaO_pnPmgpci1j8sBIoRFoObNmKayyiFrikJoK3IvnDIEERTHMrlJ9-zZ_a0vtpmc3FBvLJioo4rJM6iaeOJnZi-KBOSlJ1WSEye27ljPSy3W/s1600/DSCN7819.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550178618600213746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRPMHeZK89RvYvUQofsneqXen72W8PlPDgaO_pnPmgpci1j8sBIoRFoObNmKayyiFrikJoK3IvnDIEERTHMrlJ9-zZ_a0vtpmc3FBvLJioo4rJM6iaeOJnZi-KBOSlJ1WSEye27ljPSy3W/s400/DSCN7819.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Serve in this lovely dish.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfmFEpHkk9Zayf6RWODduS8hJi2jLNw7wsDhlToh1qOFaD8-avCnZ8gxNQTrvnrAk62zl2DbVdqtRxxNFh5-vgmP2z1CGGu6QM4JmtLYI166_1tt3ZH8bo4QPHboud59QvAaTrh-_xkB8X/s1600/DSCN7838.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550178603784434530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfmFEpHkk9Zayf6RWODduS8hJi2jLNw7wsDhlToh1qOFaD8-avCnZ8gxNQTrvnrAk62zl2DbVdqtRxxNFh5-vgmP2z1CGGu6QM4JmtLYI166_1tt3ZH8bo4QPHboud59QvAaTrh-_xkB8X/s400/DSCN7838.JPG" /></a><br />I also purchased these sweet little ramekins.</div><div>I can see my creme brulee in these.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHsBNtr_lTejieBbKCoT4U70UmAu9pCdRKMLy2WHPHqhDUuB8OYkT2pF0v-HqZbHeP-cm8D6yVRrHNyS-52fTRO9Xlxcvo4UztYNfIk_ZBQPZgk_bTkVTryKb8bJJd3mz6JVNtdwdXmtJ/s1600/DSCN7840.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550178598964974802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHsBNtr_lTejieBbKCoT4U70UmAu9pCdRKMLy2WHPHqhDUuB8OYkT2pF0v-HqZbHeP-cm8D6yVRrHNyS-52fTRO9Xlxcvo4UztYNfIk_ZBQPZgk_bTkVTryKb8bJJd3mz6JVNtdwdXmtJ/s400/DSCN7840.JPG" /></a><br />These are from <a href="http://www.csn.com/">www.csn.com</a> also. </div><div>Bon Jour Stoneware 4 piece set in chocolate.<br /><br /><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by for a visit.</div><div>I've been having 'puter problems so I was not able to post.</div><div>Thanks for hanging in there.</div><div>Love to all of you</div><div>~ ~Ahrisha~ ~</div></div></div></div></div></div>~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266307515429492955.post-72773817206156990462010-11-22T19:19:00.011-05:002010-11-25T19:13:53.407-05:00Yummy Pumpkin Pie From Scratch<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6VXWQo5oJl3JFnPSHJBuIClrRAINg5EkT4pG4p1pHLYpXjXK73n4N8DcwRYZs4SexvBy-Yfo49a0HKIknW4la6Eog5f_nwFKSFrSmSE_2j_kgvZM2OAUHmInIcmo9VtILE0nrw3mANd-3/s1600/DSCN7671.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542533926258179586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6VXWQo5oJl3JFnPSHJBuIClrRAINg5EkT4pG4p1pHLYpXjXK73n4N8DcwRYZs4SexvBy-Yfo49a0HKIknW4la6Eog5f_nwFKSFrSmSE_2j_kgvZM2OAUHmInIcmo9VtILE0nrw3mANd-3/s400/DSCN7671.JPG" /></a> Have you ever made a pumpkin pie from scratch?</div><div align="center">I recommend <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/pumpkin-pie-seasons-eatings">Martha's recipe</a>.</div><div align="center">The only change I make is using</div><div align="center">4 cups of fresh pumpkin</div><div align="center">instead of 3 cups.</div><div align="center">I just process the pumpkin then add</div><div align="center">everything else slowly to the processor.</div><div align="center">Pour into shells, bake.</div><div align="center">It looks involved but really if your just looking </div><div align="center">at the custard part its so simple and </div><div align="center">My Oh My, is it delicious!</div><div align="center">Print it out and read it through, you will see.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVFSNaQhbmt1EgIINyIZVmRVTLR1Y19PNNZ1whcH5irjj0FGc1TsRIIH5H5MWWWrBbq6lZsG-EaT2tDQn7Dp0OpfB3LyySHlLjoDvg7YrWoSbjpyOwmyItbHLlUhp0p_DZEHpVpNSv9P7A/s1600/DSCN7616.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542533901955978834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVFSNaQhbmt1EgIINyIZVmRVTLR1Y19PNNZ1whcH5irjj0FGc1TsRIIH5H5MWWWrBbq6lZsG-EaT2tDQn7Dp0OpfB3LyySHlLjoDvg7YrWoSbjpyOwmyItbHLlUhp0p_DZEHpVpNSv9P7A/s400/DSCN7616.JPG" /></a> I have been experimenting with different pumpkin's.</div><div align="center">These 3 are from my neighbor George.</div><div align="center">He is my source for all things that grow.</div><div align="center">The 2 on the left are the two I have already</div><div align="center">made pies with and I recommend both types.</div><div align="center">The white one will made a pie, maybe next week.</div><div align="center">We have been eating lots of pumpkin pies and</div><div align="center">everyone is lovin' it!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I just cut them in half, scoop </div><div align="center">out the seeds, put on cookie sheets </div><div align="center">and bake at 350* till fork tender.<br />Time depends on the size.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHbYSddoqD4zMUL-xU2gkIEBJRMIm2pFbklb4ny-QgFNVxYDohkeq284LjlzJmmAgPvjKYsjJ5C_jZ8lBLFxcEr7CXy0jcU1e_6Ci0Pih5svlUrKDrxwWk8xtgyMD2tdhX1XC7Ms2-xU4a/s1600/DSCN7624.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542533888907270898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHbYSddoqD4zMUL-xU2gkIEBJRMIm2pFbklb4ny-QgFNVxYDohkeq284LjlzJmmAgPvjKYsjJ5C_jZ8lBLFxcEr7CXy0jcU1e_6Ci0Pih5svlUrKDrxwWk8xtgyMD2tdhX1XC7Ms2-xU4a/s400/DSCN7624.JPG" /></a><br />I think a pumpkin is just the prettiest color.</div><div align="center">I saved seed for next year just in case I </div><div align="center">feel the need to grow a few myself.</div><div align="center">This is the Cinderella Pumpkin.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKqe0OHLK9q4KM34zuQ4yhMj7J7PsdS4NIq7pJ1yzALfvE6F_85Jnr7PgIxsy1WbtC6MrynvX15WtZkOTDnK2RMCOpNRMFUaznOTC4kYXbrvjzTWA8HSLqvpW3k5KM_U5FDmUb45LUsb9v/s1600/DSCN7646.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542533616665684050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKqe0OHLK9q4KM34zuQ4yhMj7J7PsdS4NIq7pJ1yzALfvE6F_85Jnr7PgIxsy1WbtC6MrynvX15WtZkOTDnK2RMCOpNRMFUaznOTC4kYXbrvjzTWA8HSLqvpW3k5KM_U5FDmUb45LUsb9v/s400/DSCN7646.JPG" /></a><br />Here are the resulting pies.</div><div align="center">Instead of a rolled crust I love to use</div><div align="center"><a href="http://stauffers.net/products/assortedcookies">Stauffer's Ginger Snaps </a>for the crust.</div><div align="center">Be warned, the taste is Divine but,</div><div align="center">the crust may be soggy the next</div><div align="center">day so you will have to eat it all the day it's baked.</div><div align="center">I crush them in the food processor </div><div align="center">mix with melted butter and sugar </div><div align="center">and press into the dish.<br />Bake 10 minutes then cool before filling.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAd8LPZf5B9zsOpR64GOLNWIluT_GZ8LUvxWYZJWlKCfId-hL0oOvrqUlgZhYY0TQSOOn2DicON-v-pFK6yqR6lLOzRwGIu7sRHjdyapeDhypZUmThKzyb0syTYjzmGLKKHbItcRq6gMUD/s1600/DSCN7657.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542533602851947506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAd8LPZf5B9zsOpR64GOLNWIluT_GZ8LUvxWYZJWlKCfId-hL0oOvrqUlgZhYY0TQSOOn2DicON-v-pFK6yqR6lLOzRwGIu7sRHjdyapeDhypZUmThKzyb0syTYjzmGLKKHbItcRq6gMUD/s400/DSCN7657.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Stauffer's is a local bakery and I love their cookies.</div><div align="center">They are widely available in these parts.</div><div align="center">These Ginger Snaps have a real Zing!</div><div align="center">They sort of bite your tongue back.</div><div align="center">You can also have them shipped from their website.<br /><br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhSPkJVwsEacQiaiP3K1XJvKNXDeJFrm52SzLKFihjGBRXWtfx9i7i2_E2Iw7dDg5Sw-QIR9LPGrmP_hmOTBGu4a1tTJSKTRP1kqJ_AaCpjlGVIyEVy8eMAr6-VjvA3Jlp8ycTL3250WO/s1600/DSCN7641.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542533576885978450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhSPkJVwsEacQiaiP3K1XJvKNXDeJFrm52SzLKFihjGBRXWtfx9i7i2_E2Iw7dDg5Sw-QIR9LPGrmP_hmOTBGu4a1tTJSKTRP1kqJ_AaCpjlGVIyEVy8eMAr6-VjvA3Jlp8ycTL3250WO/s400/DSCN7641.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Yesterday I took a walk around the yard and clipped greens for a centerpiece. Poked in a few artificial mums, some dried leaves. . .done.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiv5lbg3fcNU-AVHPcuTkkiGutR5o6k4mkvnbHIo2LSONKjuxxhi4JpOCkziBHzuoAchPKDE_ZyQieiO_9g6MBqPQRubBncZJYbCV3R4RxH90SZYiq6lhHxWGjN4UpQHRMwC9YkPC-4dsO/s1600/DSCN7709.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542533559913172034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiv5lbg3fcNU-AVHPcuTkkiGutR5o6k4mkvnbHIo2LSONKjuxxhi4JpOCkziBHzuoAchPKDE_ZyQieiO_9g6MBqPQRubBncZJYbCV3R4RxH90SZYiq6lhHxWGjN4UpQHRMwC9YkPC-4dsO/s400/DSCN7709.JPG" /></a><br />Another project.<br />I love this simple polish.<br />It's a can full of wadding with the polish already applied.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF_JGLHjFZwxGYVfAMgt0YTYP7oEx_r4h5_QuPbFoeIvFzi6vcBpha2c4HlbCUtKvQz3rlTvj3dnYDIxu9aACxcrWJZD8RfanLBQow8M5skBHI7UJsZ7gokCOfctQ8ouS0CybYHFKuZmmP/s1600/DSCN7715.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542533547721502418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF_JGLHjFZwxGYVfAMgt0YTYP7oEx_r4h5_QuPbFoeIvFzi6vcBpha2c4HlbCUtKvQz3rlTvj3dnYDIxu9aACxcrWJZD8RfanLBQow8M5skBHI7UJsZ7gokCOfctQ8ouS0CybYHFKuZmmP/s400/DSCN7715.JPG" /></a><br />A woman's work is not done yet. . .This is what awaits me tonight while I watch Dancing with the Stars. </p><p align="center">I am linking this week to Marty @ <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/">Table Top Tuesday</a></p><p align="center">Michael Lee West for <a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/">Foodie Friday</a></p><p align="center"><br />Wishing you all a Blessed Thanksgiving.<br />I am Thankful for each one of you.<br />~ ~Ahrisha~ ~<br /></p>~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.com13