tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14977361509995730032024-03-13T13:15:11.908-04:00I'm Sharon with you...I'm Sharon with you...Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-22318139568476192172015-12-05T23:00:00.001-05:002015-12-05T23:00:45.073-05:00My Christmas Mantel<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> I can't believe it's here already! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I swear it comes sooner every year!!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uy4BTed_wWo/VmOnR_CGNgI/AAAAAAAAC5Y/2xGJ92BHCYk/s1600/IMG_2166sa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="324" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uy4BTed_wWo/VmOnR_CGNgI/AAAAAAAAC5Y/2xGJ92BHCYk/s640/IMG_2166sa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This year for my mantel I wanted a Nativity Scene. Problem was I didn't have one! The one I had for years had gotten broken, and I had never replaced it! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Shame on me! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Part of the reason for that was I could not find one that I really liked.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">So...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to make one!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This is one of the cheapest, easiest, and awesome crafts I have ever done!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I simply found a silhouette of one online...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">printed it off...the size that I wanted it.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't want it to be very tall...because I was leaving the mirror hanging, and I didn't want to see the reflection of it in the mirror, because it would be to busy! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> I traced it onto plain ole' foam core board, cut it out with an exacto knife and then sprinkled it with fine white glitter. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Made little foam core stands...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">and wha la!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Just the sweetest depiction of what Christmas is all about!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I couldn't be happier with my Mantel this year!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lhMYqrzILaQ/VmOmR2R3-HI/AAAAAAAAC4s/TphhR98d74E/s1600/IMG_2168a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lhMYqrzILaQ/VmOmR2R3-HI/AAAAAAAAC4s/TphhR98d74E/s640/IMG_2168a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aXmnF7Qi6dE/VmOmWZIjyvI/AAAAAAAAC40/Vt_hR5No-X8/s1600/IMG_2175a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aXmnF7Qi6dE/VmOmWZIjyvI/AAAAAAAAC40/Vt_hR5No-X8/s640/IMG_2175a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jUB9Ko-tJYU/VmOmb2_5jzI/AAAAAAAAC48/kNzpnTgD79Q/s1600/IMG_2169a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jUB9Ko-tJYU/VmOmb2_5jzI/AAAAAAAAC48/kNzpnTgD79Q/s640/IMG_2169a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YW0-kUqNpjA/VmOmf5RT-RI/AAAAAAAAC5E/C4QfSNYjjmc/s1600/IMG_2167a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YW0-kUqNpjA/VmOmf5RT-RI/AAAAAAAAC5E/C4QfSNYjjmc/s640/IMG_2167a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uy4BTed_wWo/VmOnR_CGNgI/AAAAAAAAC5U/4hNPJ0uCpeU/s1600/IMG_2166sa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="324" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uy4BTed_wWo/VmOnR_CGNgI/AAAAAAAAC5U/4hNPJ0uCpeU/s640/IMG_2166sa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Please remember the reason we celebrate!</span></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-54517345995088441702015-08-07T08:06:00.002-04:002015-08-07T08:15:56.573-04:00How to make NEW wood look OLD<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Hey Ya'll! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you're having a wonderful week! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">In my last post, where I revealed my new buffet</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v6VrEadxPbM/VcRGpCYzkdI/AAAAAAAACy8/d55xd6FSi90/s1600/IMG_0351a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v6VrEadxPbM/VcRGpCYzkdI/AAAAAAAACy8/d55xd6FSi90/s640/IMG_0351a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">which you can read more about <a href="http://www.imsharonwithyou.blogspot.com/2013/10/another-out-of-state-find.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> and <a href="http://www.imsharonwithyou.blogspot.com/2015/07/our-new-buffetbefore-and-after.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> I told you I'd be back to show you how I made my shelves look like old wood. This was a very quick, easy and fun project and a good way to work out some frustration...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">not that I have any of course!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x60_ZR0koj8/VcREMVbx5iI/AAAAAAAACyw/HtmxcSzJDU4/s1600/PicMonkey%2BCollage1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="346" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x60_ZR0koj8/VcREMVbx5iI/AAAAAAAACyw/HtmxcSzJDU4/s640/PicMonkey%2BCollage1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">First, I picked out my wood, a couple of pieces of pine...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">2" x 10" x 6'</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Because I wanted them to look old and beat up...no need to look for the best pieces...in fact the more knots the better...the more beat up the better. I did want to make sure mine were not warped...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">but actually that would add a lot of character also!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Now the fun part...and the "work out your frustration" part...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">just beat them up!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I looked around our work room for anything and everything I could find that would help me...and here is what I came up with...now mind you...I am NOT a big tool user...leaving that to my husband more often than not...so I don't even know the proper names of most of the items...but pictures are worth 100 words...and I took many to show you the tools I used, and the <strike>damage</strike> beauty I created with them!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">First I took a hammer and randomly hit the wood...making sure to NOT do so in any kind of pattern!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kJd6Mmgw32g/VcRLDGJOLLI/AAAAAAAACzI/8CfmE8qfE5c/s1600/IMG_9549.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kJd6Mmgw32g/VcRLDGJOLLI/AAAAAAAACzI/8CfmE8qfE5c/s640/IMG_9549.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I also used a big heavy chain...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">but for some reason did not get a picture of that.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I used this pick thing to make worm holes...and to gouge deep lines in the wood.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9Tmd2HX1MZo/VcRN9iFgQCI/AAAAAAAAC0U/VsnmswYCLW0/s1600/IMG_9554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9Tmd2HX1MZo/VcRN9iFgQCI/AAAAAAAAC0U/VsnmswYCLW0/s640/IMG_9554.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9Tmd2HX1MZo/VcRN9iFgQCI/AAAAAAAAC0U/VsnmswYCLW0/s1600/IMG_9554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JJ_x1GR2Lzo/VcRNkBRJSKI/AAAAAAAAC0I/rqqqp-Bq_x8/s1600/IMG_9546.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JJ_x1GR2Lzo/VcRNkBRJSKI/AAAAAAAAC0I/rqqqp-Bq_x8/s640/IMG_9546.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r5l-TvOcci4/VcROAyZvr5I/AAAAAAAAC04/U1hOnyDW0ow/s1600/IMG_9566%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r5l-TvOcci4/VcROAyZvr5I/AAAAAAAAC04/U1hOnyDW0ow/s640/IMG_9566%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This chisel thingy...along with a good old fashioned screw driver...did some wonderful damage!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2LmDAJZMzJk/VcRN92C1WeI/AAAAAAAAC0k/7Pts1kuenBc/s1600/IMG_9552.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2LmDAJZMzJk/VcRN92C1WeI/AAAAAAAAC0k/7Pts1kuenBc/s640/IMG_9552.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rVdFXkiHEHE/VcROAT80plI/AAAAAAAAC0w/uaT1n5nOkwo/s1600/IMG_9563%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rVdFXkiHEHE/VcROAT80plI/AAAAAAAAC0w/uaT1n5nOkwo/s640/IMG_9563%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L0V0-aYrFh8/VcROA7Yx7wI/AAAAAAAAC08/q8gz8ek_0ro/s1600/IMG_9565.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L0V0-aYrFh8/VcROA7Yx7wI/AAAAAAAAC08/q8gz8ek_0ro/s640/IMG_9565.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This scraper, or plainer or whatever it's called...against the grain...also worked wonderful!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AmoUDeKAEa0/VcRNggXx05I/AAAAAAAACzo/21RdePfsHx4/s1600/IMG_9537%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AmoUDeKAEa0/VcRNggXx05I/AAAAAAAACzo/21RdePfsHx4/s640/IMG_9537%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kZJgH7v406w/VcRNgoYpk7I/AAAAAAAACzg/nyRzVVNMdII/s1600/IMG_9538%2B-%2BCopy%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kZJgH7v406w/VcRNgoYpk7I/AAAAAAAACzg/nyRzVVNMdII/s640/IMG_9538%2B-%2BCopy%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6oGLOULd_y0/VcRNjIYu4WI/AAAAAAAACz8/DLWV43CjLKY/s1600/IMG_9544.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6oGLOULd_y0/VcRNjIYu4WI/AAAAAAAACz8/DLWV43CjLKY/s640/IMG_9544.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I must have actually used the scraper first...since you can see the scraping in ever other picture!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">A hatchet is a great stress re-leaser!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lq-R8liObBY/VcRN-kNB-AI/AAAAAAAAC0o/UoWIpCqnmBk/s1600/IMG_9562%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lq-R8liObBY/VcRN-kNB-AI/AAAAAAAAC0o/UoWIpCqnmBk/s640/IMG_9562%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Once I felt I had them beat up enough...I used my palm sander...and sanded it all down...so all my damage wouldn't look so fresh, and to get all of the loose wood splinters removed. I also went around the edges to give them a more softer worn look.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Then choose your stain...and make sure to get it down in all of the gaps, dings, scrapes and holes.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Once you're done...you should have something like this...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OGnyj24n4js/VcRUEgGbGHI/AAAAAAAAC3w/yx_lZfs0ZTA/s1600/IMG_9575.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OGnyj24n4js/VcRUEgGbGHI/AAAAAAAAC3w/yx_lZfs0ZTA/s640/IMG_9575.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YWgxOXmt8uU/VcRUEmVm-qI/AAAAAAAAC3o/aY172tPRjRI/s1600/IMG_9576.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YWgxOXmt8uU/VcRUEmVm-qI/AAAAAAAAC3o/aY172tPRjRI/s640/IMG_9576.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NuHKcik4JX4/VcRUERDKTNI/AAAAAAAAC28/rCQ3RA3N91g/s1600/IMG_9577.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NuHKcik4JX4/VcRUERDKTNI/AAAAAAAAC28/rCQ3RA3N91g/s640/IMG_9577.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dlSUIb57u6s/VcRUGvP7itI/AAAAAAAAC3Q/fAGeO61hIJc/s1600/IMG_9580.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dlSUIb57u6s/VcRUGvP7itI/AAAAAAAAC3Q/fAGeO61hIJc/s640/IMG_9580.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eU0KArPU83M/VcRUHj7sHTI/AAAAAAAAC3k/QZUZ7AIfrH8/s1600/IMG_9581.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eU0KArPU83M/VcRUHj7sHTI/AAAAAAAAC3k/QZUZ7AIfrH8/s640/IMG_9581.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5S3afZtWnLE/VcRUH4DSD7I/AAAAAAAAC3s/hbUL2JB_jYA/s1600/IMG_9582.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5S3afZtWnLE/VcRUH4DSD7I/AAAAAAAAC3s/hbUL2JB_jYA/s640/IMG_9582.JPG" width="425" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, they are put in place...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I am thrilled with how they turned out!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uBkKQV0aN88/VcRTLMk_xjI/AAAAAAAAC1g/ev2iLQD5J34/s1600/IMG_0975.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uBkKQV0aN88/VcRTLMk_xjI/AAAAAAAAC1g/ev2iLQD5J34/s640/IMG_0975.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ISiKDT8Ubnk/VcRTLC_bxhI/AAAAAAAAC1c/ehjrsxJQSAM/s1600/IMG_0976.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ISiKDT8Ubnk/VcRTLC_bxhI/AAAAAAAAC1c/ehjrsxJQSAM/s640/IMG_0976.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v8_UPYRSSxk/VcRTK52GesI/AAAAAAAAC1Y/Uo-Wwz7N_fc/s1600/IMG_0978.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v8_UPYRSSxk/VcRTK52GesI/AAAAAAAAC1Y/Uo-Wwz7N_fc/s640/IMG_0978.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RNnkRHN0FNQ/VcRTMWIyCfI/AAAAAAAAC1s/bECyz2sF-VI/s1600/IMG_0979.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RNnkRHN0FNQ/VcRTMWIyCfI/AAAAAAAAC1s/bECyz2sF-VI/s640/IMG_0979.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O6sUiEMY6aQ/VcRTM4FNDuI/AAAAAAAAC2M/S1raCo9L-CU/s1600/IMG_0980.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O6sUiEMY6aQ/VcRTM4FNDuI/AAAAAAAAC2M/S1raCo9L-CU/s640/IMG_0980.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j-T1Htzbf-w/VcRTM1ui8wI/AAAAAAAAC10/BgYVYLfyqYA/s1600/IMG_0981.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j-T1Htzbf-w/VcRTM1ui8wI/AAAAAAAAC10/BgYVYLfyqYA/s640/IMG_0981.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">I really love how this edge turned out!</span></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0WkBnCRaq-s/VcRTN_oXXgI/AAAAAAAAC2E/_MCb2c7IXHs/s1600/IMG_0982.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0WkBnCRaq-s/VcRTN_oXXgI/AAAAAAAAC2E/_MCb2c7IXHs/s640/IMG_0982.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E25lZ7gdX_w/VcRTOeYxITI/AAAAAAAAC2Q/qnC8y9RwWVc/s1600/IMG_0983.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E25lZ7gdX_w/VcRTOeYxITI/AAAAAAAAC2Q/qnC8y9RwWVc/s640/IMG_0983.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I7ppbG33OLs/VcRTPqQZDdI/AAAAAAAAC2c/M4iPsB39vBc/s1600/IMG_0984.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I7ppbG33OLs/VcRTPqQZDdI/AAAAAAAAC2c/M4iPsB39vBc/s640/IMG_0984.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ftQy6YKsGgo/VcRTP7Er3nI/AAAAAAAAC2o/ftkVfCmZnwU/s1600/IMG_9528.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ftQy6YKsGgo/VcRTP7Er3nI/AAAAAAAAC2o/ftkVfCmZnwU/s640/IMG_9528.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_O2oAmnoLrE/VcRTQFv1oMI/AAAAAAAAC2s/z0KWJliMq1s/s1600/IMG_9529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_O2oAmnoLrE/VcRTQFv1oMI/AAAAAAAAC2s/z0KWJliMq1s/s640/IMG_9529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Wyy8CCEkkY/VcRTQqj5yAI/AAAAAAAAC2w/bxI_AC_CvjM/s1600/IMG_9530.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Wyy8CCEkkY/VcRTQqj5yAI/AAAAAAAAC2w/bxI_AC_CvjM/s640/IMG_9530.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Pine is extremely soft, and this was very very easy! The oak top of the buffet would have been more difficult. I opted to leave mine alone and not distress it...somewhat for that very reason! lol!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Well, that's all for now! I hope you enjoyed this!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">God Bless</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Vivaldi; font-size: 36.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sharon<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Vivaldi; font-size: 36.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Linked to </span><br />
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://thecuratorscollection.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">the curators collection</span></a></span></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-78983491046190937832015-07-23T12:00:00.001-04:002015-07-24T15:32:21.716-04:00Beachy Dreams<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I would love to spend a morning right here...</span></div>
</span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">in my jammies...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">with just a cup of coffee, my Bible and God...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CxU1qgIrSDw/VbEHM7l5g6I/AAAAAAAACxk/FbPKxzKd3ok/s1600/blue11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CxU1qgIrSDw/VbEHM7l5g6I/AAAAAAAACxk/FbPKxzKd3ok/s640/blue11.jpg" width="426" /></a></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
then I would love to have lunch...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
with some of my closest friends...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
eating...chatting...laughing...crying...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
you know the talks that you have with your very best girlfriends...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xCYFHPtWK9c/VbEH3rbyybI/AAAAAAAACxs/D7scvTxJ6WA/s1600/blue15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xCYFHPtWK9c/VbEH3rbyybI/AAAAAAAACxs/D7scvTxJ6WA/s640/blue15.jpg" width="416" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
and maybe one or two of these...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
just for giggles...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ugnrXv_oNeo/VbEIHyy0V4I/AAAAAAAACx0/7EaA6g__9-Q/s1600/Denim%2Bjeans%2Bplanters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ugnrXv_oNeo/VbEIHyy0V4I/AAAAAAAACx0/7EaA6g__9-Q/s640/Denim%2Bjeans%2Bplanters.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
and then...head over here...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tvnFzCBCYkI/VbEIX-Qw8hI/AAAAAAAACx8/ZRSSf-2hFiI/s1600/blue9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tvnFzCBCYkI/VbEIX-Qw8hI/AAAAAAAACx8/ZRSSf-2hFiI/s640/blue9.jpg" width="464" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
where I would take a nap...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
and then wake up...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
and realize it was all just a dream!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
Hope you're having a great day!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
Sweet Dreams...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
God Bless...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 72.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sharon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I do not remember who's blog I found these pictures on...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
so if they are yours...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
please let me know, and I will gladly link back to your post!!</div>
</span></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-20596227600071998912015-07-16T19:15:00.000-04:002015-07-21T23:47:05.525-04:00Our New Buffet...Before and After!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<h4 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Hey ya'll, Hope someone might be reading this! I'm sure I have lost every reader I had! A year+ is a long time to go with out writing a single blog post! I have missed it so much...but life has been really crazy! As you may know my dad passed in May of 2014 and at that time I had no plan of stopping the blog, but was just taking some time to try and get back to doing some of the projects I wanted to possibly blog about...when more of life's stumbling blocks got in the way. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br />My daughter's husband left the marriage...2 short weeks after their 3rd child was born. This came as a complete shock for all of us...and a very rough year for my daughter. She and her 3 children moved in with us. This is a big change for my husband and I...as we have been empty nesters since 2006! While this has been a very rough year for our daughter...we are so very proud of her! She had been a stay at home mom for the last 3 years of her marriage, however she has a psychology degree, and has now gone back to school to get her masters. The plan is for her to stay here while she does that, and we can help her with the kids. She is doing VERY well after all she has been through!!<br />That being said... I have managed to accomplish a little here and there. So I thought I would get back to this ole blog, and give it another go round. It is something I really do enjoy!! I miss you!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br />If you were following me before, you might remember this cabinet...I came upon at a yard sale while visiting my son in Arkansas a couple of years ago...yes...a couple of years ago for a mere $35.00! You can read about it <a href="http://www.imsharonwithyou.blogspot.com/2013/10/another-out-of-state-find.html#comment-form" target="_blank">HERE</a> I did manage to get it done this last year and thought I would show you the before and after! I am so happy with the way that it turned out!<br />Again here is the before pic...and yes that is a vice attached to the top...the piece was being used in a Garage!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X5DbjeVfbmk/VagtVw6_ADI/AAAAAAAACw0/0g11qiOi8Z8/s1600/IMG_0545.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X5DbjeVfbmk/VagtVw6_ADI/AAAAAAAACw0/0g11qiOi8Z8/s640/IMG_0545.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">...and here it is today...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kdV6Q2hjRpI/VagdebZRQZI/AAAAAAAACwU/llAMx0zZ1OA/s1600/IMG_0350a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kdV6Q2hjRpI/VagdebZRQZI/AAAAAAAACwU/llAMx0zZ1OA/s1600/IMG_0350a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kdV6Q2hjRpI/VagdebZRQZI/AAAAAAAACwU/llAMx0zZ1OA/s640/IMG_0350a.jpg" width="640" /></a></h4>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>My husband has admitted to me, that he was wrong..and that this piece was worth bringing home from Arkansas! The entire piece is solid oak...except for the 2 door panels where I have replaced the metal pieces that were in there when I found it, with wood. He did an amazing job, fixing the top piece...sanding it down to the bare wood, and doing some other repair work...filling the holes that were left from the big bolts used to secure the vice, etc. I then stained it with this stain:</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nEMLPIhKLRk/VagqapYkTwI/AAAAAAAACwg/EDhmRj6vd-c/s1600/IMG_9571.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nEMLPIhKLRk/VagqapYkTwI/AAAAAAAACwg/EDhmRj6vd-c/s640/IMG_9571.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">The base paint is Valspar, and the color is Stoney Point. I distressed it just a little bit...and then again used the same stain to antique it. I used contact paper on the inside shelves and drawers...and replaced the handles on the drawers...and painted the 2 original on the doors to match. The indside I left in it's original condition, I love how you can really see the age on the inside walls. The shelves I covered with contact paper in the pretty gray and white chevron pattern.</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2XrPklwpDHM/VagsHVqE2wI/AAAAAAAACws/LQOcsOPnw60/s1600/IMG_0357a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2XrPklwpDHM/VagsHVqE2wI/AAAAAAAACws/LQOcsOPnw60/s640/IMG_0357a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<h4>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> Last but not least a picture to show you...as it stands here today in my kitchen.</b></span></h4>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OeKDcZ0HFXo/Vagwn_fwUiI/AAAAAAAACxE/NZGZXvTjHDI/s1600/IMG_0351a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OeKDcZ0HFXo/Vagwn_fwUiI/AAAAAAAACxE/NZGZXvTjHDI/s640/IMG_0351a.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>If you have an interest in the shelves...I plan on doing a post in a few days about them...with close up pictures...so you can see how old they look, and how I achieved the look with brand new wood. Hope you come back and visit again. I am so happy to be back at blogging!</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>God Bless</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sharon</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sharing with:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/2015/07/share-your-style-22.html" target="_blank">common ground</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://missmustardseed.com/2015/07/furniture-feature-friday-favorites-link-party-73/" target="_blank">miss mustard seed</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.blesserhouse.com/2015/07/your-turn-to-shine-40.html" target="_blank">bless'er house</a></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com/2015/07/link-party-friday-favorites-116-features.html" target="_blank">Our Life in a Click</a></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/the-scoop-180/" target="_blank">Stonegable</a></span><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.karensuponthehill.com/something-to-talk-about-link-party-26/" target="_blank">Karen's up o the Hill</a></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-11813602327394089842014-06-21T17:10:00.000-04:002014-06-21T17:21:37.035-04:00My Dad...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
It has been a long time since I have been able to post anything...my last post was during a snow storm...today the humidity is so bad that I walked out to take a photo last night...and my camera fogged up immediately...making for a neat picture though. <br />
<br />
If you have been following along on this blog...you know that my parents have both been doing badly, and I have spent a lot of time going back and forth. I wanted to let you know that my dad did pass away...one month ago today. I was able to spend the last several days with him...and was there for his last breath...and then have been able to spend much time with my mom since. Which has been a blessing for me!<br />
<br />
This eulogy, written about him...captures him so well...I wanted to share here on my blog.<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XKnNO_a5YbU/U5mg3pTkDxI/AAAAAAAACpE/T4BJtUQVC6s/s1600/2783397_300x300.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XKnNO_a5YbU/U5mg3pTkDxI/AAAAAAAACpE/T4BJtUQVC6s/s1600/2783397_300x300.jpeg" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
1923-2014</div>
</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
There are many traits one could draw upon to describe <span class="notranslate" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Eugene</span>, but the one that HE would probably pick and would want to be most known for go back to his roots as a simple "farm boy." Born and raised in the rural heartland of Arkansas, it is there that <span class="notranslate" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Eugene</span> learned the definition of a "hard day's work,"…and formed the ethics that would follow him throughout life. With all his hard work and the responsibilities of the family farm, it wasn't until later in life that he would meet and marry his beloved, Mary, his bride of 62 years. They shared their vows in 1952 and would go on to build a home together, raise a family, and grow deeper in love with each passing day. It was just prior to that momentous event that <span class="notranslate" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Eugene</span> followed Mary and her family as they trekked northward to Michigan in search of work in the automotive world. <span class="notranslate" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Eugene</span>, too, would eventually land a position with General Motors where he extended the utmost in dedicated and loyal service for over 30 years until his retirement.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
When he wasn't working, some of Eugene's favorite pastimes often involved enjoying a sunny day on the golf course,…perhaps the combination of friendship & fun at the bowling alley,…or a rousing game of cards, with his mastery being that of Pinochle and Rook. And though he didn't do it often, deep within this man resided the heart of a dancer. He could cut-a-rug with the best of them, and was smooth on his feet.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
But to those who knew <span class="notranslate" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Eugene</span> well, they'll happily attest to his most devout pastime being what he produced through his skills in gardening. The old adage states; "You can take the boy out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the boy,"…and this couldn't have been more true or applicable than in the man he was in his garden at home. He may have traded a plow for a hoe, but the end result showed his talents for the farm boy within. Whether for his vegetables or the gorgeous flowers he nurtured, his family and neighbors were the wonderful benefactors of a yard that he poured his heart and soul into,…and it showed. Perhaps most beautiful are his pride & joy, the rose bushes that adorn the rear of his yard which have multiplied into something worthy of a spread in House & Garden magazine.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Yet of all the aforementioned traits, perhaps most notable and revered would have to be the Christian principles he adhered to and the devout faith that guided his life. He was the spiritual leader of his family and brought them up in the path of Godliness. He was devoted to his church, and many will forever remember him for his place in the choir. His faith kept him grounded, and it also produced a man that many had come to know and love. To quote his family, "he knew everybody, and everybody knew him,…and he never met a stranger." Perhaps it's because he was always happy, always sharing a joke or two, or telling one of the countless stories that all had come to enjoy. Whatever the case, there's no doubting that <span class="notranslate" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Eugene</span> made a huge impact on a lot of hearts and lives, and truly did his part in fulfilling the Great Commission.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
And this was never more evident than through his place at home. He was considered a great provider for his family, and nurtured the bonds of love with humility and reverence. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will forever be remembered for the example he set, the faith he lived out, and the blessing God made him to be. From the beauty of his yard to the beauty in his soul, to God be the glory. He will truly be missed,…and loved. Go Rest High, Dear Brother.</div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-11948408718444049102014-03-21T15:41:00.000-04:002014-03-22T21:12:09.612-04:00Here Comes Honey's Boo Boo!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">No this isn't a post about the reality show </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Here Comes Honey Boo Boo</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">But it is my reality...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">My Honey MADE a Boo Boo</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">and I get to fix it!!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I was in Michigan...again</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">My Honey decided to start working on the trim in <strike>our</strike> my home office </span><span style="font-size: large;">(this is a task we decided to take on ourselves</span><span style="font-size: large;"> when we got the new floor...so we could add the trim...after the room was painted)</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">So again...I'm in Michigan...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">and my husband is left to his own devices...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">and this is what he did...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4VXJC1s197w/UyyHc8NCU5I/AAAAAAAACmg/KhEE2sA9hlo/s1600/IMG_2614.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4VXJC1s197w/UyyHc8NCU5I/AAAAAAAACmg/KhEE2sA9hlo/s1600/IMG_2614.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">ummm hmmm</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">he did...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">He painted the trim around the built in desk/bookcases with the same white paint that is trimming the rest of the room</span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">AND caulked it!!</span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Why you ask? </span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> I haven't got a clue!</span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I wold like to paint my built in's white...but we are going to be downsizing soon...and think it best to leave that decision to whomever might live here next...</span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">so why he decided to carry the white trim around this built in...</span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">is beyond me. </span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">He is a very intelligent man...Masters degree...good provider...</span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">great husband...great dad...wonderful grandpa...really good writer...almighty hunter...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">but once in awhile he shows this total lack of common sense!</span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Since it was caulked, I thought the best way to fix it would be to paint it</span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">So...</span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I went rummaging in my craft room for some supplies...</span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ass74gT56CM/UyyOdpDmucI/AAAAAAAACm4/laIqt1bwNpk/s1600/IMG_2622.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ass74gT56CM/UyyOdpDmucI/AAAAAAAACm4/laIqt1bwNpk/s1600/IMG_2622.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This was much easier than I even expected it to be...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Started out with the med brown you see on the upper right in the pic above</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">put just one coat on the trim...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NOAJRAvT7X4/UyyPOJISvaI/AAAAAAAACnA/6CzTov062C8/s1600/IMG_2626.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NOAJRAvT7X4/UyyPOJISvaI/AAAAAAAACnA/6CzTov062C8/s1600/IMG_2626.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The color was blending so good,</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> that I didn't have to tape anything off...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Once I got a coat of that all the way around...I probably could have stopped. One coat was good because it was uneven...giving it a more stained look.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">but then decided to take the next darker brown that I had and kind of give it a wash with that </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">(thinning the paint down with water)</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AUFe7Zbm3LM/UyyTAowWrJI/AAAAAAAACnM/7sZHp4Pa5aA/s1600/IMG_2635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AUFe7Zbm3LM/UyyTAowWrJI/AAAAAAAACnM/7sZHp4Pa5aA/s1600/IMG_2635.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="goog_2116079429"></span><span id="goog_2116079430"></span><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">that gave it a bit of a look of grain...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">and wha-la</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dmghsUe3Q8Q/UyyUnKiQvII/AAAAAAAACnc/8fsiXCyJ3Fg/s1600/IMG_2664a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dmghsUe3Q8Q/UyyUnKiQvII/AAAAAAAACnc/8fsiXCyJ3Fg/s1600/IMG_2664a.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Good bye Honey's Boo Boo!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Sharon</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-34813447190747979772014-01-05T20:52:00.003-05:002014-01-05T20:52:37.834-05:00Be still and know that I am God...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The snow has been coming down all day. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I went for a walk earlier...maybe we had about 7" then. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I saw no other person...no moving vehicle...it was "still" other than the falling snow...beautiful...peaceful...and all I could think was</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> "Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It was the best walk I ever took!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YGdAToEjRQ4/UsoIS7WlShI/AAAAAAAACjo/Fd9n8y2R4RA/s1600/IMG_2186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YGdAToEjRQ4/UsoIS7WlShI/AAAAAAAACjo/Fd9n8y2R4RA/s1600/IMG_2186.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U5FJ1bGafuw/UsoIS3AYKaI/AAAAAAAACjk/6wEpHxAMB2g/s1600/IMG_2187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U5FJ1bGafuw/UsoIS3AYKaI/AAAAAAAACjk/6wEpHxAMB2g/s1600/IMG_2187.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f7MVvvPAaRE/UsoISPvE4rI/AAAAAAAACjg/a5Sw2HWBZyY/s1600/IMG_2205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f7MVvvPAaRE/UsoISPvE4rI/AAAAAAAACjg/a5Sw2HWBZyY/s1600/IMG_2205.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rPMT-shIXHQ/UsoIUABuaWI/AAAAAAAACkA/km49b33d2r4/s1600/IMG_2209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rPMT-shIXHQ/UsoIUABuaWI/AAAAAAAACkA/km49b33d2r4/s1600/IMG_2209.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W35VDFN0WkQ/UsoIUWj6R6I/AAAAAAAACj8/F6nTQwLyiGk/s1600/IMG_2211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W35VDFN0WkQ/UsoIUWj6R6I/AAAAAAAACj8/F6nTQwLyiGk/s1600/IMG_2211.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pQzCli1h1jE/UsoIbbucjiI/AAAAAAAAClQ/OSJ4DC6Ge74/s1600/IMG_2212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pQzCli1h1jE/UsoIbbucjiI/AAAAAAAAClQ/OSJ4DC6Ge74/s1600/IMG_2212.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zw55xYRDWRM/UsoIVyNEivI/AAAAAAAACkM/C2560jSXjW8/s1600/IMG_2213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zw55xYRDWRM/UsoIVyNEivI/AAAAAAAACkM/C2560jSXjW8/s1600/IMG_2213.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A9I13iuVD0Y/UsoIWhn0glI/AAAAAAAACkU/xFE9IAr65Fg/s1600/IMG_2214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A9I13iuVD0Y/UsoIWhn0glI/AAAAAAAACkU/xFE9IAr65Fg/s1600/IMG_2214.jpg" height="640" width="425" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5IK30S_A9Bg/UsoIXhlpKNI/AAAAAAAACkc/9p7KgEiQr3Y/s1600/IMG_2215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5IK30S_A9Bg/UsoIXhlpKNI/AAAAAAAACkc/9p7KgEiQr3Y/s1600/IMG_2215.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IjKOJtjaXNM/UsoIYf0wYMI/AAAAAAAACkk/cx9VomrpQQE/s1600/IMG_2217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IjKOJtjaXNM/UsoIYf0wYMI/AAAAAAAACkk/cx9VomrpQQE/s1600/IMG_2217.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L88yEy_C8NE/UsoIZv9TrBI/AAAAAAAACks/GxkDQ5g7qvE/s1600/IMG_2218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L88yEy_C8NE/UsoIZv9TrBI/AAAAAAAACks/GxkDQ5g7qvE/s1600/IMG_2218.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2DSpeWC9wJM/UsoIaUXgUQI/AAAAAAAACk0/mXsPz6LZHg4/s1600/IMG_2219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2DSpeWC9wJM/UsoIaUXgUQI/AAAAAAAACk0/mXsPz6LZHg4/s1600/IMG_2219.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PDzuXUtKquc/UsoIa8VgcqI/AAAAAAAACk4/84PXqLpE19U/s1600/IMG_2220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PDzuXUtKquc/UsoIa8VgcqI/AAAAAAAACk4/84PXqLpE19U/s1600/IMG_2220.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7pkcvas2-hM/UsoIbmjTjHI/AAAAAAAAClE/O2yMnm5qfsU/s1600/IMG_2226.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7pkcvas2-hM/UsoIbmjTjHI/AAAAAAAAClE/O2yMnm5qfsU/s1600/IMG_2226.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kbon9_VRAJk/UsoIcEzdMUI/AAAAAAAAClM/tGLQ3hCSGkw/s1600/IMG_2228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kbon9_VRAJk/UsoIcEzdMUI/AAAAAAAAClM/tGLQ3hCSGkw/s1600/IMG_2228.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dD9_f11fCxg/UsoIdC1hO2I/AAAAAAAAClc/aXZazBWKJaI/s1600/IMG_2232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dD9_f11fCxg/UsoIdC1hO2I/AAAAAAAAClc/aXZazBWKJaI/s1600/IMG_2232.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sharon</span> </i></b></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-14709263477435315822013-12-29T15:15:00.000-05:002013-12-29T15:35:10.250-05:00Another Christmas has come and gone...feeling Blessed!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jcv7X8DtGeE/UsBGbPnyuhI/AAAAAAAACgA/McKlFPEYAV4/s1600/IMG_1672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jcv7X8DtGeE/UsBGbPnyuhI/AAAAAAAACgA/McKlFPEYAV4/s640/IMG_1672.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Yep another Christmas has come and gone. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">someone needs to put the Santa away...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">and here I sit...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> We got home from Michigan last night...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> it gets harder and harder to leave my aging parents to come home after I visit them...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> My Arkansas son left this morning to go back home...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> my hubby left to go on a business trip...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It's quiet around here...which is sort of nice ...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">but at the same time lonely...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I should unpack luggage...and repack Christmas...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">but...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I may not get off of the couch...not even for church...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Thank goodness the sun is streaming in my windows...or I probably would be quite down...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Christmas always seems to come to a screeching halt...and I'm not really ready for the festivities to end!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">apparently Hallmark channel agrees, cause I'm still watching Christmas movies today!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">We did have a wonderful Christmas! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">All 3 of my children were home...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AtP1yq_MFBY/UsBOS_AfI_I/AAAAAAAACgY/bX-HAnChpQk/s1600/Scan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AtP1yq_MFBY/UsBOS_AfI_I/AAAAAAAACgY/bX-HAnChpQk/s640/Scan.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I am so stinking proud of the </span><span style="font-size: large;">adults they have become!!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RJEKsEujmw4/UsBKUAxG9nI/AAAAAAAACgM/QPFVju8_xb4/s1600/IMG_1894.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RJEKsEujmw4/UsBKUAxG9nI/AAAAAAAACgM/QPFVju8_xb4/s640/IMG_1894.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Their beautiful families...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RIXcJvKUuKU/UsBiY22LPlI/AAAAAAAACgo/OOcDOq4JsBU/s1600/IMG_1882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RIXcJvKUuKU/UsBiY22LPlI/AAAAAAAACgo/OOcDOq4JsBU/s640/IMG_1882.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1VHmQQWO_V8/UsBimXATp4I/AAAAAAAACgw/kpeO-w7WI20/s1600/IMG_1886+-+Copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1VHmQQWO_V8/UsBimXATp4I/AAAAAAAACgw/kpeO-w7WI20/s640/IMG_1886+-+Copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">My Arkansas son's girlfriend and her 2 children were't able to be here...so I had to get random shots of him...of course he's the MIDDLE child, so I always get fewer pictures of him anyway!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T4h4ETWw1kg/UsBjJd3PEbI/AAAAAAAACg4/W_twx-PvwWQ/s1600/IMG_1931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T4h4ETWw1kg/UsBjJd3PEbI/AAAAAAAACg4/W_twx-PvwWQ/s640/IMG_1931.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">We had a surprise visitor...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I don't know if I was more excited or the kids...and I took 1 million pictures give or take a few...but I'll spare you all...and only show a few hundred of them...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MOMsBbMZo44/UsBkOjkTvdI/AAAAAAAAChE/lWbyc2hdmcE/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagejkl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MOMsBbMZo44/UsBkOjkTvdI/AAAAAAAAChE/lWbyc2hdmcE/s640/PicMonkey+Collagejkl.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">(Princess) Sweet Pea was a little uncomfortable on Santa's lap...but otherwise loved him!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-okFAa4xgKsI/UsB7HqFaSvI/AAAAAAAACi4/cwDnqh4epFo/s1600/IMG_2006a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-okFAa4xgKsI/UsB7HqFaSvI/AAAAAAAACi4/cwDnqh4epFo/s640/IMG_2006a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iQb1DgiwM3E/UsBmOJ7L6pI/AAAAAAAAChQ/MQsxbyHs4zo/s1600/IMG_2021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iQb1DgiwM3E/UsBmOJ7L6pI/AAAAAAAAChQ/MQsxbyHs4zo/s640/IMG_2021.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">he brought small gifts, and did a great job with the kids...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">he made it about Jesus instead of about him</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vLeDYHNO9Jk/UsCBP0uKSXI/AAAAAAAACjQ/ld99CGuzf3I/s1600/IMG_2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vLeDYHNO9Jk/UsCBP0uKSXI/AAAAAAAACjQ/ld99CGuzf3I/s640/IMG_2013.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The 3 Daniel Boone's</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2sdMGJCOnmo/UsBoENdO_nI/AAAAAAAAChg/BhgJa4UzYq4/s1600/IMG_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2sdMGJCOnmo/UsBoENdO_nI/AAAAAAAAChg/BhgJa4UzYq4/s640/IMG_1920.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">with a surprise in their back pocket...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WSHfuJMTVR4/UsBp4w1ppII/AAAAAAAAChs/gNMOip-m1CI/s1600/IMG_1926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WSHfuJMTVR4/UsBp4w1ppII/AAAAAAAAChs/gNMOip-m1CI/s640/IMG_1926.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The big kids stole them for a while...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and had a marshmallow fight!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">little did they know...I got them each one to...we have had some kind of war at Christmas time for several years now...last year everyone got a bucket of pom pom snow balls...and we had a huge snowball fight...great for the wee ones! One year before the little ones came along we used rubber band guns...didn't their mother ever tell them they might shoot their eye out? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I bought them goggles to use...but they were to big and bad to listen to their mom and wear them...and yes one of them got it in the eye!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Great memories though!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">I also wanted the little ones to play Santa this year...and since the older 2 just recently turned 4...and are only beginning to read...I used picture tags on the gifts...and that work out great!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TTjV6ZlVvTk/UsBsA61_uQI/AAAAAAAACh4/FxmvCfmVXTo/s1600/IMG_1881.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TTjV6ZlVvTk/UsBsA61_uQI/AAAAAAAACh4/FxmvCfmVXTo/s640/IMG_1881.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">I wish you could hear this little one singing...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">at the top of his lungs...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">on my karaoke mike... </span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a1Ul5WygabU/UsBudJ2G99I/AAAAAAAACiE/PbWPBQ54_sw/s1600/IMG_1914a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a1Ul5WygabU/UsBudJ2G99I/AAAAAAAACiE/PbWPBQ54_sw/s640/IMG_1914a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"Deck the halls of falls with poll-ee</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">la la la la la....la la la la</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">tis the season to be chol-lee</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">la la la la la...la la la! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">I really should have recorded that!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">ca...ute!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">That was my Indiana Christmas...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Then on to see the family in Michigan!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">I will show you just 1 pic to sum it up...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">we are so blessed that my mom and dad are still with us this Christmas!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">we were able to get everyone together for a picture...the first one with everyone in it...in many years...way before I had any grandchildren...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">yes we were missing a couple of family members...but Mom and Dad's children...grandchildren...and great grandchildren...are all in the pic</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(even if they are almost blocked by my big head!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LhKqbFT08w4/UsB3EpuabsI/AAAAAAAACig/narf05bk4oc/s1600/IMG_2072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LhKqbFT08w4/UsB3EpuabsI/AAAAAAAACig/narf05bk4oc/s640/IMG_2072.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">did we have more pics...yes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">can certain individuals refrain from making goofy faces...no!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">My husbands family also lives in Michigan...but I have no pictures...I was unable to go...since when I am in Michigan...I am full time care taker to mom and dad...and since I am the picture taker between my hubby and myself...there were no pictures taken with them this year...none the less we love them just as much!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">This has been a rough year for my family with Mom and Dad's health...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">all in all though...we feel very blessed!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fmBW4QYwVgA/UsB_lpWqbLI/AAAAAAAACjE/PGFwJcNU5UE/s1600/IMG_1910k.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fmBW4QYwVgA/UsB_lpWqbLI/AAAAAAAACjE/PGFwJcNU5UE/s640/IMG_1910k.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">May God bless you and your family!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Sharon</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-10035152926953647962013-12-25T12:43:00.001-05:002013-12-25T12:43:11.203-05:00Merry CHRISTmas!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour,</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> which is Christ the Lord.</span></span></div>
<h3 style="background-color: white; color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">
Luke 2:11</h3>
<div class="txt-sm" style="background-color: white; color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">
King James Version (KJV)</div>
<div class="txt-sm" style="background-color: white; color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BrVceVwmpDw/UrsYoPjWHvI/AAAAAAAACfw/-jzkbH4Kz3U/s1600/IMG_1590.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BrVceVwmpDw/UrsYoPjWHvI/AAAAAAAACfw/-jzkbH4Kz3U/s640/IMG_1590.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="txt-sm" style="background-color: white; color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="txt-sm" style="background-color: white; color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="txt-sm" style="background-color: white; color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I pray each and every one of you have a very Merry Christmas!!</span></div>
<div class="txt-sm" style="background-color: white; color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="txt-sm" style="background-color: white; color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">God Bless</span></div>
<div class="txt-sm" style="background-color: white; color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Sharon</span></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-63306739220116663982013-12-17T21:00:00.001-05:002013-12-17T21:00:34.585-05:00The Very Best Christmas Present!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Just stopping in for a quick moment....</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I've already gotten one of my Christmas Presents!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I can't open it for several months though!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">and I guess it won't really be me opening it...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I just wanted to to tell ya about it...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">We're so excited!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7ChuWbnwAxs/UrD-VdNa1eI/AAAAAAAACfY/QnpZOc8sAuc/s1600/IMG_1500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7ChuWbnwAxs/UrD-VdNa1eI/AAAAAAAACfY/QnpZOc8sAuc/s640/IMG_1500.jpg" width="444" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JSNuZ9WxA9Y/UrD-zl-_OCI/AAAAAAAACfg/UqL_QD24pFo/s1600/IMG_1492final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JSNuZ9WxA9Y/UrD-zl-_OCI/AAAAAAAACfg/UqL_QD24pFo/s640/IMG_1492final.jpg" width="444" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> My beautiful daughter and her family!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">We're all so excited...and praying for a happy healthy little one!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas!!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Sharon</i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-23223292052675498812013-12-13T12:27:00.002-05:002013-12-13T20:35:56.303-05:00Rustic Woodsy Mantel and Christmas Tree<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;">
My Mantel and My tree are done!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Nothing like waiting to the last minute!<br />
<br />
<br />
I tried to go a little more rustic-y this year<br />
<br />
A last minute decision I might add...<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fz5pUtqZhZ0/UqrFHzAjPTI/AAAAAAAACcA/8lm-Gs7tT34/s1600/IMG_1635.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fz5pUtqZhZ0/UqrFHzAjPTI/AAAAAAAACcA/8lm-Gs7tT34/s640/IMG_1635.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
I was all set to go with lots of red...<br />
as usual...<br />
right down to the red and white poka dot wrapping paper<br />
<br />
then I suddenly decided to change it up a bit<br />
<br />
and ran around here looking for things to go with my more rustic approach<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RKHZByi8ViM/UqrNZLjIgCI/AAAAAAAACcQ/yTP0kKTGmkk/s1600/IMG_1605.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RKHZByi8ViM/UqrNZLjIgCI/AAAAAAAACcQ/yTP0kKTGmkk/s640/IMG_1605.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-95dpXr6pJ8Y/UqrOA8FCGdI/AAAAAAAACcY/o3QxTDVuUzA/s1600/IMG_1628.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-95dpXr6pJ8Y/UqrOA8FCGdI/AAAAAAAACcY/o3QxTDVuUzA/s640/IMG_1628.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
I still had to add a bit of glitter...<br />
and this little white glittery deer was just perfect!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v6AkrtkAhnw/UqrPXqR-4oI/AAAAAAAACck/su36Uy0BkHw/s1600/IMG_1614.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v6AkrtkAhnw/UqrPXqR-4oI/AAAAAAAACck/su36Uy0BkHw/s640/IMG_1614.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6ProuekbF7g/UqrPtfFCNNI/AAAAAAAACcs/dJ2QtTi4faw/s1600/IMG_1622.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6ProuekbF7g/UqrPtfFCNNI/AAAAAAAACcs/dJ2QtTi4faw/s640/IMG_1622.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
the old window I have had for several years....<br />
actually I have 4 of them. When I saw them at a flea market...I had to have 'em...I didn't know why...but I could not pass 'em up! After all...4 old matching windows with all of the glass still in them and at a great price! They have been stacked in my garage ever since...<br />
I tend to do that alot...just ask my hubby...he is the one that has had to move them every time he's cleaned the garage...for the last 5 years!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dWPH59nk7JI/Uqs74C1T_RI/AAAAAAAACeg/AMXAp3z8Ev4/s1600/IMG_1599.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dWPH59nk7JI/Uqs74C1T_RI/AAAAAAAACeg/AMXAp3z8Ev4/s640/IMG_1599.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
the plain window by itself was....well plain<br />
so I ran to my craft room and found some white fabric...again purchased at a yard sale<br />
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I attached it to the back of the window with packing tape...so it will be easily removed...</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
and then added a short strand of white icicle lights that I use to use inside my windows years ago...like almost 20 years ago!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YuEgweM2yxM/UqsyhDHZ__I/AAAAAAAACeQ/kyA-bl7TU70/s1600/IMG_1572.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YuEgweM2yxM/UqsyhDHZ__I/AAAAAAAACeQ/kyA-bl7TU70/s640/IMG_1572.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kuOnlFVcY_k/UqrQPheH0iI/AAAAAAAACc0/njaaGvAptNI/s1600/IMG_1618.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kuOnlFVcY_k/UqrQPheH0iI/AAAAAAAACc0/njaaGvAptNI/s640/IMG_1618.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
I love how it turned out!<br />
<br />
I really like how it all turned out except there are 2 things I would like to change...one I can't...but I wish that pillow on the chair said Merry CHRISTMAS instead of Happy Holidays<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AoAcTtV7U8s/Uqsd0-WaJkI/AAAAAAAACdw/1P9pheevhkk/s1600/IMG_1633h.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AoAcTtV7U8s/Uqsd0-WaJkI/AAAAAAAACdw/1P9pheevhkk/s640/IMG_1633h.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
the other being the star on the top of the tree...and that I can change! I didn't realize how bad it was until I uploaded the picture...but it will have to wait until tomorrow...cause I'm off to bed!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BOKEDV1ZZjs/UqstxvRHOrI/AAAAAAAACeA/Bw2sAcqiWBU/s1600/IMG_1629.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BOKEDV1ZZjs/UqstxvRHOrI/AAAAAAAACeA/Bw2sAcqiWBU/s640/IMG_1629.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I7TavJV--NI/UqrQXuvtMII/AAAAAAAACc8/JwNaySm0FPE/s1600/IMG_1619.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I7TavJV--NI/UqrQXuvtMII/AAAAAAAACc8/JwNaySm0FPE/s640/IMG_1619.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Good Night!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
(a few short hours later)<br />
<br />
Ok, I'm back...and I changed out the star on the tree<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DRU4LQEFjmE/Uqs_XVzJi7I/AAAAAAAACes/Dx4SXXZVvMg/s1600/IMG_1648.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DRU4LQEFjmE/Uqs_XVzJi7I/AAAAAAAACes/Dx4SXXZVvMg/s640/IMG_1648.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
so much better...<br />
and think I will sneak down to my husbands stash and grab a few more!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1pXIkBSlT-8/UqtCHnih51I/AAAAAAAACfI/G2DCjAuvK4E/s1600/IMG_1651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1pXIkBSlT-8/UqtCHnih51I/AAAAAAAACfI/G2DCjAuvK4E/s1600/IMG_1651.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<span id="goog_236935819"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Have a great day...<br />
I'm off to get some much needed shopping done!!<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Sharon</i></span><br />
<br />
your're invited to a Christmas Party at:<br />
<a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-extravaganza-link-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">french country cottage</a><br />
<a href="http://staceyembracingchange.com/2013/12/12/creative-inspirations-linky-party-65/" target="_blank">embracing change</a><br />
<a href="http://www.greenwillowpond.com/2013/12/what-we-accomplished-wednesday-35.html" target="_blank">green willow pond</a><br />
<a href="http://jannolson.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-home-tour.html" target="_blank">jann olso</a><br />
<a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/2013/12/fall-into-fall-its-aparty-147.html" target="_blank">diy by design</a></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-55200702842289731522013-12-09T00:54:00.001-05:002013-12-13T14:31:59.649-05:00A little bit of Christmas in a birdcage<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="heading passage-class-0" style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">
<h3 style="color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;">
</h3>
<div>
<br /></div>
<h3 style="color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;">
</h3>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">It wouldn't be unusual to see a cardinal out our kitchen window. I am forever trying to get a good shot of one...but seeing as my camera skills are lacking... along with the fact that there is usually a window between me and the bird...this is by far the best shot I have been able to get...and it was only <i>this</i> good</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> due to a little boost in picmonkey! </span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div>
<h3 style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;">
</h3>
<h3 style="color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;">
</h3>
<h3 style="color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;">
</h3>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<h3 style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;">
</h3>
<h3 style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;">
</h3>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AM2_iC0vmc4/UqQbDDZRu-I/AAAAAAAACbg/KcB9FUjjOAI/s1600/IMG_9571hj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AM2_iC0vmc4/UqQbDDZRu-I/AAAAAAAACbg/KcB9FUjjOAI/s640/IMG_9571hj.jpg" height="512" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">today...as I was putzin...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">and by putzin I mean moving slow </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">and getting much of nothing accomplished...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">but enjoying every minute of it none the less.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The birdcage had been sitting empty in my foyer for a couple of days...it sits on my front porch during the summer with a geranium in it...but I had brought it in and left it sitting in the foyer. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Today, when I opened one of my Christmas totes...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">look what flew out...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> Good thing I had a bird cage handy!</span></div>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">
</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">
</h3>
<h3 style="color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;">
</h3>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gNtWbm0eUPc/UqQTMl1G_aI/AAAAAAAACbE/GQquH9Q-TrE/s1600/IMG_1391.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gNtWbm0eUPc/UqQTMl1G_aI/AAAAAAAACbE/GQquH9Q-TrE/s640/IMG_1391.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<h3 style="color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;">
</h3>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">and this evening...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<h3 style="color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;">
</h3>
<h3 style="color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;">
</h3>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rtV8_UGvDcg/UqQSO3ldCjI/AAAAAAAACa4/OIkPKQW8ccc/s1600/IMG_1433.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rtV8_UGvDcg/UqQSO3ldCjI/AAAAAAAACa4/OIkPKQW8ccc/s640/IMG_1433.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="txt-sm" style="color: #5c1101; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<h3 style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Psalm 104:12</span></h3>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Sharon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">linking to:</span><br />
<a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-138.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">ho</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">me stories a to z</span></a><br />
<a href="http://staceyembracingchange.com/2013/12/12/creative-inspirations-linky-party-65/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">embracing change</span></a></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-78855466514014941302013-12-07T16:48:00.000-05:002013-12-13T14:35:18.218-05:00cozy change to my Christmas kitchen!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hey Ya'll</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Just a quick post today to show you a little change I made to my kitchen.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Here is the before pic...now keep in mind I was in the middle of a project on my kitchen table...and had Christmas decor stuff laying all around...as well as other stuff...when I got the notion to make this change. So with out cleaning up...I grabbed the camera for the before shot.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eNSZyiE3VsI/UqOLqGitWLI/AAAAAAAACZ0/iwouBWfPKls/s1600/IMG_1256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eNSZyiE3VsI/UqOLqGitWLI/AAAAAAAACZ0/iwouBWfPKls/s640/IMG_1256.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">when we got the new floors...and took out a weird placed cabinet...it gave us a huge area for a table...so I purchased this one...and always thought it needed to be placed as it is...just cause there was room. But if you notice the bench in the front right side of the pic...you know the one with all of the photos sitting on it....</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">what?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">You don't place your photos all over your bench?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">whatever...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Anyway...I have always liked the look of a bench...and/or mixed seating at the table...so I changed things up a bit...and came up with this.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Now before I show you the pic...there is a disclaimer...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I know that the light fixture is all wrong...and it isn't centered...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">bla bla bla...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">you may or may not have banged your head on it if and when you were here...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">no worries...it will get changed out...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">one of these days I promise!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">so here is the after...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A-OK-KoWtTc/UqOPuJTBSDI/AAAAAAAACaA/l_sMKrRqie0/s1600/IMG_1404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A-OK-KoWtTc/UqOPuJTBSDI/AAAAAAAACaA/l_sMKrRqie0/s640/IMG_1404.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="goog_1743088041"></span><span id="goog_1743088042"></span>I would take a picture standing back further like the before pic...but Christmas decor and other debris...is still laying about...and I can't have that in the "after picture" now can I?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">It's against the "reveal" rules</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(light fixtures are not included in this rule!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">The bench is an old church pew...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s0Q9dI0Oduc/UqORZiX7PTI/AAAAAAAACaM/-MR8JzG8WMI/s1600/IMG_1420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s0Q9dI0Oduc/UqORZiX7PTI/AAAAAAAACaM/-MR8JzG8WMI/s640/IMG_1420.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I bought it in 1996...the year I moved to Indiana.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I was at the covered bridge festival...in Mansfield Indiana...I had them hold it...and my loving husband went back with me to pick it up. He carried it among massive amounts of people for a mile to our truck...so you know it holds a special place in our hearts...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">well my heart...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I don't think he was all that moved by the experience!</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I 'm loving it for now...I think it looks so cozy!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">here are a couple of other pics...just so you can see a bit better...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">the wreaths...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M7FOy2GUOhw/UqOWPPxDfFI/AAAAAAAACac/U8y4zzkAX1U/s1600/IMG_1414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M7FOy2GUOhw/UqOWPPxDfFI/AAAAAAAACac/U8y4zzkAX1U/s640/IMG_1414.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">and the little table behind the bench...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p-tq-rO4yBQ/UqOWymwl1lI/AAAAAAAACak/mIxr2ClXJeI/s1600/IMG_1411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p-tq-rO4yBQ/UqOWymwl1lI/AAAAAAAACak/mIxr2ClXJeI/s640/IMG_1411.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I will be changing out the center piece though...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">that was the project I was working on in the before pic...and just threw it up there for the picture...I think it will end up in my dining room.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Until next time...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Sharon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">linked to:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/2013/12/thrifty-things-friday-137.html" target="_blank">the thrifty groove</a></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2013/12/holiday-wrapping/" target="_blank">making the world cuter</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-138.html" target="_blank">home stories a to z.</a><br />
<a href="http://staceyembracingchange.com/2013/12/12/creative-inspirations-linky-party-65/" target="_blank">embracing change</a></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-85837774891259060522013-12-06T03:34:00.001-05:002013-12-06T03:34:22.062-05:00A White Christmas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">We're on the right track...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Let it snow...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Let it snow...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Let it snow!!!</span></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jQRsqdrzqq0/UqGI9Fc-43I/AAAAAAAACYs/d6aSA0ULdTs/s1600/IMG_1232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jQRsqdrzqq0/UqGI9Fc-43I/AAAAAAAACYs/d6aSA0ULdTs/s640/IMG_1232.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dw_I-pF2MuY/UqGJRhKTvoI/AAAAAAAACY0/GH_WJgS5CdQ/s1600/IMG_1238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dw_I-pF2MuY/UqGJRhKTvoI/AAAAAAAACY0/GH_WJgS5CdQ/s640/IMG_1238.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I LOVE it!!</span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Sharon</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-78258205307765525092013-11-27T08:45:00.000-05:002013-11-27T08:52:32.407-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CINQPmH3Eng/UpX08H3x6BI/AAAAAAAACUo/JItZ4z1rfIQ/s1600/8418053_f520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CINQPmH3Eng/UpX08H3x6BI/AAAAAAAACUo/JItZ4z1rfIQ/s640/8418053_f520.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://writerfox.hubpages.com/hub/Thanksgiving-Pictures-and-Images" target="_blank">source</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I pray each and every one of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We all...even in times of troubles have so much to be thankful for!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Our plan, this year, is to have everyone in the family together...for the first time in many years...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
as this Thanksgiving is especially special!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My dad turns 90</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and my adorable grand daughter turns 1</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4klI57QnQng/UpXxde76bqI/AAAAAAAACUI/021pY9UNOrM/s1600/547461_582314368498205_1337408324_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4klI57QnQng/UpXxde76bqI/AAAAAAAACUI/021pY9UNOrM/s640/547461_582314368498205_1337408324_n.jpg" width="572" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Now my prayer is that illness...snow...etc...does not get in the way of our plans, but God is in control...and if our plans line up with HIS plan...it WILL happen!<br />
I'm leaving it in Gods hands!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Enjoy your family and tell them you love them...you never know if this could be your last chance!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Sharon</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-69723874153770852682013-11-21T11:25:00.000-05:002013-11-21T18:05:57.065-05:00DIY...This Back Splash Rules!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Meet my friend and co worker, Tammy...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RL-AkG-6Qkw/UgWzsynKtHI/AAAAAAAACBU/3BZWf_Hm3XE/s1600/IMG_9896.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RL-AkG-6Qkw/UgWzsynKtHI/AAAAAAAACBU/3BZWf_Hm3XE/s640/IMG_9896.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Nurse by day....</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2w8P3E14Dvk/UgWz7F_LLaI/AAAAAAAACBc/p92qSXPBbpk/s1600/IMG_9835.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2w8P3E14Dvk/UgWz7F_LLaI/AAAAAAAACBc/p92qSXPBbpk/s640/IMG_9835.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">DIY'er by night...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dJrZKPQKj00/UgW0APXMByI/AAAAAAAACBk/K1paVPrkBU4/s1600/IMG_9885a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dJrZKPQKj00/UgW0APXMByI/AAAAAAAACBk/K1paVPrkBU4/s640/IMG_9885a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Tammy moved into a <strike>new</strike> old house a couple of years ago...and being the DIY'er that she is...has been making some huge changes throughout. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Today I'm going to focus on the kitchen!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br />
Here are a couple of pictures of it when they moved in...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3_mz2Swn_Gw/Uo4QGZQ-5UI/AAAAAAAACRk/WQy5-o03Qgg/s1600/Scan2a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="430" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3_mz2Swn_Gw/Uo4QGZQ-5UI/AAAAAAAACRk/WQy5-o03Qgg/s640/Scan2a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">do you see all of the hurdles she was facing?</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pZaNF8kWDt4/Uo4Q4-RAylI/AAAAAAAACR0/H8CoOofmy2k/s1600/Scana.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pZaNF8kWDt4/Uo4Q4-RAylI/AAAAAAAACR0/H8CoOofmy2k/s640/Scana.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">They have come a long way since move in...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Here is how it looks today...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AEw9V32a4rk/Uo4XFfoz3zI/AAAAAAAACSE/cv_Jk99kHHw/s1600/IMG_0823a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AEw9V32a4rk/Uo4XFfoz3zI/AAAAAAAACSE/cv_Jk99kHHw/s640/IMG_0823a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br />what a difference!! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">As you can see from the pictures...they got rid of the fluorescent lighting...removed the wall paper and boarder (seen only in the first picture) painted the walls...painted the kitchen cabinets got some new handles...and counter tops...replaced the floor...replaced the sink and the faucet...removed the doors from the cabinet above the fridge so now it is a showcase for her milk glass collection...reworked the cabinet over the microwave to move it up...and create an open shelf for her cookbooks...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(she loves to cook and AND is GOOD at it!!) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And...they removed the <strike>decorative </strike> ugly spindles!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">jeez...I'm tired just typing it all! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">But what a difference these changes have made in her kitchen!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Did I forget anything?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Yes...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I did...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">The window...has not been replaced yet...and that wood sash thing in front of it is coming down...but that's in the works...and not what I'm talking about.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"> I'm talking about..</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The back splash!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Her back splash rules!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Lliv8lIpHfU/UgW4E1mpQdI/AAAAAAAACB0/Ma1VrosZtvg/s1600/IMG_9883.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Lliv8lIpHfU/UgW4E1mpQdI/AAAAAAAACB0/Ma1VrosZtvg/s640/IMG_9883.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">lots and lots of rules!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Check this out...</span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gmSBPEt4FIg/Uo4bOzToN7I/AAAAAAAACSQ/Ixe1ghTyEEM/s1600/IMG_0826a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gmSBPEt4FIg/Uo4bOzToN7I/AAAAAAAACSQ/Ixe1ghTyEEM/s640/IMG_0826a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">What a great idea! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Tammy used this product to glue her rulers on...but there are many products out there that would work for a project like this.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n71Y3d-SmXI/Uo4imEXHWGI/AAAAAAAACS4/_xV-MFg6V0U/s1600/IMG_9893.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n71Y3d-SmXI/Uo4imEXHWGI/AAAAAAAACS4/_xV-MFg6V0U/s640/IMG_9893.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Since the counters were pretty level...she started from there...and moved up. At the top there was a small gap, so she "trimmed" it out with rulers...to cover that. She also trimed the corners and the sides along the cabinet and the fridge with vertical rulers.</span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AkHa_qT82E4/Uo4tQ1PW3nI/AAAAAAAACTY/AtAJKVVnxRU/s1600/IMG_9895.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AkHa_qT82E4/Uo4tQ1PW3nI/AAAAAAAACTY/AtAJKVVnxRU/s640/IMG_9895.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QP87Ws09hUU/Uo4lb4IB4bI/AAAAAAAACTE/Tl-D6_cmBkA/s1600/IMG_0828.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QP87Ws09hUU/Uo4lb4IB4bI/AAAAAAAACTE/Tl-D6_cmBkA/s640/IMG_0828.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Other than a couple of oops!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rVV1hepXajA/Uo4iino0qjI/AAAAAAAACS0/GbLYX7WzsN4/s1600/IMG_9886.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rVV1hepXajA/Uo4iino0qjI/AAAAAAAACS0/GbLYX7WzsN4/s640/IMG_9886.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">It was a simple, quick and inexpensive DYI project! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Tammy finished her's off with 3 coats of poly to protect it. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">It looks great in Tammy's kitchen the way that it is...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">but I can also see it finished in so many other ways! Depending on the finish you choose...it could work in just about any kitchen from modern...to rustic! Here are some other idea's.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Painted with a brush nickle paint</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">stained...using a few different colors</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">painted white (or any other color) with a high gloss paint</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">color washed</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">could incorporate a design</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">could purchase vintage rulers, and leave them facing forward</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">What might work in your kitchen??</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">I know Tammy ordered her rulers online...and I'm not sure where she purchased hers from...but here are a couple sources I found very quickly... </span><a href="http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?product=27663" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">here</a> <span style="font-size: large;">and </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.anypromo.com/office-desk/desk-accessories/6-natural-finish-flat-wood-ruler-p609873?Origin=PLA&Subcat=desk-accessories&ItemN=609873&p=421408&gclid=CPHDubOU9roCFcw7MgodcxMANQ&kwid=productads-plaid^58171518841-sku^609873-adType^PLA-device^c-adid^32426044681" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">If you have any questions about this project...please just ask!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks Tammy for allowing us into your kitchen!!</span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DDKAu-z2lIc/Uo4v1dbRrzI/AAAAAAAACTw/nCvp1jeoSkc/s1600/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DDKAu-z2lIc/Uo4v1dbRrzI/AAAAAAAACTw/nCvp1jeoSkc/s640/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">It looks fabulous!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Sharon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Let's Party with:</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://staceyembracingchange.com/2013/11/21/creative-inspirations-linky-party-62/" target="_blank">creative-inspirations</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/2013/11/be-inspired-165.html" target="_blank">common ground</a></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/2013/11/fabulous-creative-friday.html" target="_blank">fabulous-creative-friday.</a></span></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-66284050867448650262013-11-14T14:27:00.000-05:002013-11-15T20:11:27.946-05:00The Linen Tablecloth<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<center>
</center>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Thanksgiving is right around the corner...and unlike years past where some of my Michigan family came to Indiana to celebrate here with us...this year because my dad is unable to travel...we are all heading to Michigan for Thanksgiving. So today even though it is still almost 2 weeks before we leave... I am going to pack the most important thing that I need to take with me...so there is no way that I will forget it!! In doing so I thought about a post I had posted a couple of years back...and thought it would be a good one to re post this year. It is about one of our family traditions...and one of my most prized possessions... </span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 19px; text-align: left;">The Linen Tablecloth</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14pt; text-align: left;">Thanksgiving is just around the corner. A time when friends and family will come together for fun, food and traditions. I love the Holidays…and Thanksgiving…is my Holiday. We can have anywhere from 15 people on up to 25. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">I’d love to have a big fancy table, with fine china and stemware…</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">but we really just are not a fancy people…</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">we are a lazy people! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">So we use paper…sorry…it’s just the way we roll. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">Here is our table from a few years ago</span></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gLc8aCf4y_g/Tpj6I4Y30HI/AAAAAAAAAN4/i_egYVvmidc/s1600/DSCF5708.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gLc8aCf4y_g/Tpj6I4Y30HI/AAAAAAAAAN4/i_egYVvmidc/s400/DSCF5708.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">
<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">This is about as fancy as it gets!</span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">So…this post isn’t about fancy tablecloths and fancy dishes silver flatware & crystal stemware. Instead it is about 1 simple linen tablecloth and a tradition that started about 10 years ago. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">I purchased a linen tablecloth at an auction…nobody else seemed to want the old linen tablecloth so I paid practically nothing for her. I had her for a few years…and still the linen tablecloth never got used (remember we are not a fancy people) but one day I got an idea…maybe I read about it or saw it on a tv show…I really don’t remember, but I got the inspiration to use the linen table cloth. We didn't use her for a</span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;"> traditional table covering, but after dinner was all cleaned up and put away that's when our linen tablecloth come out. </span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">The first year…the people... (mostly the little people)... mocked the linen tablecloth…they thought it was “stupid”…to have this linen tablecloth at our Thanksgiving get together…but year after year the linen tablecloth was brought out after dinner. Everyone began to enjoy the linen tablecloth…you might even say that people began to look forward to seeing her make an appearance every year! She was invited to stay longer and longer so people could admire her…The linen tablecloth has changed over the years, it doesn’t look as pristine as it once did…it has been handled to many times now…but she is beautiful!</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;"> One year the linen tablecloth was forgotten…it was the one year we decided to go to Michigan for thanksgiving…we forgot her in the old sideboard …and to this day…we are saddened by the fact that we forgot our little linen tablecloth. I know how much she missed by not being with us that Thanksgiving…she would have been enriched by spending time with our extended family...and would have carried a piece of them back home with her. </span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">Our little linen tablecloth holds so many memories now…</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X4YSVSckJ8A/TpkYZtQYpBI/AAAAAAAAAOI/gK2oRKMmZZY/s1600/IMG_2590.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X4YSVSckJ8A/TpkYZtQYpBI/AAAAAAAAAOI/gK2oRKMmZZY/s640/IMG_2590.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">she is filled with memories...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OAjFUqHa3j8/TpkZeWNmSUI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/GgSODwtxHIM/s1600/IMG_2570.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OAjFUqHa3j8/TpkZeWNmSUI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/GgSODwtxHIM/s640/IMG_2570.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MGANz5ALPMo/TpkZiUcfdTI/AAAAAAAAAOY/z7nb21VBi9E/s1600/IMG_2571.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MGANz5ALPMo/TpkZiUcfdTI/AAAAAAAAAOY/z7nb21VBi9E/s640/IMG_2571.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">Art work... </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BOq3yJyo-ww/TpkZ9vCmynI/AAAAAAAAAOg/mb-CJTUXa_4/s1600/IMG_2572.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BOq3yJyo-ww/TpkZ9vCmynI/AAAAAAAAAOg/mb-CJTUXa_4/s640/IMG_2572.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QsDA7rn_bUw/TpkaCD5s3HI/AAAAAAAAAOo/oYOfPgrIf8k/s1600/IMG_2574.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QsDA7rn_bUw/TpkaCD5s3HI/AAAAAAAAAOo/oYOfPgrIf8k/s640/IMG_2574.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iZpM8_DNnZI/TpkbEb_-mmI/AAAAAAAAAO4/iQENubkNw2E/s1600/IMG_2576.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iZpM8_DNnZI/TpkbEb_-mmI/AAAAAAAAAO4/iQENubkNw2E/s640/IMG_2576.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">Baby hand turkey's & scribbles </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1ythHAwfqs4/Tpkarzy2eKI/AAAAAAAAAOw/B_Gn8-6jNIQ/s1600/IMG_2577.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1ythHAwfqs4/Tpkarzy2eKI/AAAAAAAAAOw/B_Gn8-6jNIQ/s400/IMG_2577.JPG" width="266" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CVGJ5uUcdoM/TpkcAGU8sZI/AAAAAAAAAPA/geOMjBiICTY/s1600/IMG_2579.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CVGJ5uUcdoM/TpkcAGU8sZI/AAAAAAAAAPA/geOMjBiICTY/s320/IMG_2579.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TQsTgEc3ST0/TpkdEBfSW3I/AAAAAAAAAPQ/2Tj6EutVbLU/s1600/IMG_2625.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TQsTgEc3ST0/TpkdEBfSW3I/AAAAAAAAAPQ/2Tj6EutVbLU/s640/IMG_2625.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jGhw1G5kHmM/TpkdlDIc1sI/AAAAAAAAAPY/esQgAv822Po/s1600/IMG_2624.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jGhw1G5kHmM/TpkdlDIc1sI/AAAAAAAAAPY/esQgAv822Po/s640/IMG_2624.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-80VTbtwFxGM/Tpkd96BZRtI/AAAAAAAAAPg/zYc5CZyNz4M/s1600/IMG_2621.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-80VTbtwFxGM/Tpkd96BZRtI/AAAAAAAAAPg/zYc5CZyNz4M/s640/IMG_2621.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q5OCnmYIu8o/TpkeYWKaNZI/AAAAAAAAAPo/dUOdfUokpvE/s1600/IMG_2573.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q5OCnmYIu8o/TpkeYWKaNZI/AAAAAAAAAPo/dUOdfUokpvE/s640/IMG_2573.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MtJFzIF13dg/TpkeiTfOx-I/AAAAAAAAAPw/sw4a3b1Bqjk/s1600/IMG_2578.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MtJFzIF13dg/TpkeiTfOx-I/AAAAAAAAAPw/sw4a3b1Bqjk/s640/IMG_2578.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Zlf3iKbbXI/TpketUtkWkI/AAAAAAAAAP4/Q_alpwSDHYc/s1600/IMG_2593.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Zlf3iKbbXI/TpketUtkWkI/AAAAAAAAAP4/Q_alpwSDHYc/s640/IMG_2593.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DWVkbZQQUkQ/Tpkff7ToroI/AAAAAAAAAQA/zL2rdROj_v8/s1600/IMG_2623.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DWVkbZQQUkQ/Tpkff7ToroI/AAAAAAAAAQA/zL2rdROj_v8/s640/IMG_2623.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">Anna...you're such a kidder</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sAlIjMtQp5w/TpkhfLcfeOI/AAAAAAAAAQI/uUz5JQyO1KA/s1600/IMG_2584.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sAlIjMtQp5w/TpkhfLcfeOI/AAAAAAAAAQI/uUz5JQyO1KA/s640/IMG_2584.JPG" width="426" />.</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hs3pO9_NZNE/TpknKzaD-XI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/WNa4fvOhcgk/s1600/IMG_2622.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hs3pO9_NZNE/TpknKzaD-XI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/WNa4fvOhcgk/s640/IMG_2622.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">the once unwanted linen tablecloth is worth quite a bit to us.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;"> She is a one-of-a-kind linen tablecloth.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Yes...it's packed...I would NOT want to miss another year!!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks so much for stopping by...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and if you leave me a comment...well that is icing on the cake!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Sharon</span><br />
<br />
<br />
Linking up to:<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.52mantels.com/2013/11/custom-santa-sack-giveaway.html" target="_blank">52 mantels</a> <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/2013/11/open-house-blog-party_13.html" target="_blank">no minimalist here</a> <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/thanksgiving-printables-live-laugh-linky-87/" target="_blank">live laugh rowe</a> <a href="http://staceyembracingchange.com/2013/11/13/creative-inspirations-linky-party-61/" target="_blank">embracing change</a></div>
</div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<a href="http://www.impartinggrace.com/2013/11/grace-at-home-no-82_14.html" target="_blank">imparting grace</a> <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/2013/11/be-inspired-164.html" target="_blank">common ground</a> <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/2013/11/14/weekly-creative-link-party-33.html" target="_blank">the girl creative</a> <a href="http://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.com/the-weekly-creative-33/" target="_blank">reasons to skip the housework</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2013/11/feathered-nest-friday_14.html" target="_blank">french country cottage</a> <a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/2013/11/flaunt-it-friday-180.html" target="_blank">chic on a shoestring </a> <a href="http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/11/frugal-friday_14.html#more" target="_blank">shabby nest.blogspot</a> <a href="http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2013/11/redouxinteriors-link-party-november-14th-130-and-les-features/" target="_blank">redoux interiors</a><br />
<br /></div>
<center>
</center>
</div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-987742441266192632013-11-09T13:22:00.002-05:002013-12-09T23:27:26.553-05:00The Yearly Christmas Card Family Photo<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Have you started thinking about Christmas Cards yet?</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I know it's kind of early...but you have to start thinking about these things early!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Do you send family photos in your cards?</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I always plan on it...but it usually gets put on the back burner...and I never end up following through!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">My daughter likes to send a family picture in her Christmas card...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">and I am her lucky photographer.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">By lucky I don't necessarily mean, I am lucky to go take their pictures....though I do enjoy it...but what I mean is... if I take 200 pictures...I am lucky to get one or two that are usable.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Tomorrow is the day...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">So...I went to Pinterest...you know...to get some idea's on some family Christmas photo poses.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I saw some "traditional" photo's</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">you know the kind...nice family photo in front of the Chritmas Tree or the fireplace</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VG2LpE6xbv8/Un5ixqjJInI/AAAAAAAACPM/VBdUN_nhmSo/s1600/fb03469fc2672a882d03f2ab67d8a89d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VG2LpE6xbv8/Un5ixqjJInI/AAAAAAAACPM/VBdUN_nhmSo/s640/fb03469fc2672a882d03f2ab67d8a89d.jpg" width="432" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/65583738293222387/" target="_blank">source</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">with matching pajama's</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">which by the way I could never, ever in a million years get my hubby to agree too!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">creative...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pHqhiqgaMeg/Un5mRGVsdWI/AAAAAAAACPY/5EWyooe9WTw/s1600/9bed7ce47917bc6ceec48c6daeac4d9b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pHqhiqgaMeg/Un5mRGVsdWI/AAAAAAAACPY/5EWyooe9WTw/s640/9bed7ce47917bc6ceec48c6daeac4d9b.jpg" width="494" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/280489883013812631/" target="_blank">source</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">like who is taking this picture...and why are they not being reflected into the bulb???</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">simple and cute...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T3kNPP9jot8/Un5nUO7CZmI/AAAAAAAACPg/EEq1PvPrKbk/s1600/2bbad3b83e21f75f253232d496978ff0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T3kNPP9jot8/Un5nUO7CZmI/AAAAAAAACPg/EEq1PvPrKbk/s640/2bbad3b83e21f75f253232d496978ff0.jpg" width="584" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/147422587774003764/" target="_blank">source</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">acrobatic....</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-uU7S1VH6c/Un5oj4KjK_I/AAAAAAAACPs/IdQAO_gACBw/s1600/3824c7b3a37a15e3c8acd6a4ae80ed2f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-uU7S1VH6c/Un5oj4KjK_I/AAAAAAAACPs/IdQAO_gACBw/s640/3824c7b3a37a15e3c8acd6a4ae80ed2f.jpg" width="489" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/225039312602266388/" target="_blank">source</a><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I love this...but jeeze...I think that would take some practice...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and quite possibly a broken bone or two!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">mom and dad kissing photo's while kids look on....</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9bvI1BWRjUo/Un5pNQgtwGI/AAAAAAAACP0/u27OztuPTUY/s1600/eeee1ce0461ba8c3d171b53c68c93dac.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9bvI1BWRjUo/Un5pNQgtwGI/AAAAAAAACP0/u27OztuPTUY/s640/eeee1ce0461ba8c3d171b53c68c93dac.jpg" width="414" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/36169603231040681/" target="_blank">source</a><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">or don't</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">This next one I love...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">but conditions have to be just right on photo day!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T9-kDDeG-xY/Un5rSHvQukI/AAAAAAAACQA/HCUQOK-dCxE/s1600/68ee827da62ac6ba6842bf59d04887ae.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T9-kDDeG-xY/Un5rSHvQukI/AAAAAAAACQA/HCUQOK-dCxE/s640/68ee827da62ac6ba6842bf59d04887ae.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/184295809722744246/" target="_blank">source</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">and that just never happens around here!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">kids gazing at beautiful tree's...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SQYm55MEK0I/Un5wHWkSPxI/AAAAAAAACQM/bzlNxiKpoDQ/s1600/30d9e18e639dabe60222febfcb839775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SQYm55MEK0I/Un5wHWkSPxI/AAAAAAAACQM/bzlNxiKpoDQ/s400/30d9e18e639dabe60222febfcb839775.jpg" width="288" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/157555686937575842/" target="_blank">source</a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So many many great ideas out there...cute...goofy...precious...traditional...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">THEN</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">you have my friends...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">and yes I do claim them as friends...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">wacky friends...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">weird...</span><span style="font-size: large;">yes...sometimes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">hicks...well...yes...but the very best kind!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">will do anything for a laugh...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">I just have to share their last 3 Christmas card photo's</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">The 1st year, it was cute, funny...and just a little weird...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G6Z8NxFkfB8/Un5znbH61LI/AAAAAAAACQY/9fxtGnajw30/s1600/2009+christmas+billy+bob_cropped.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G6Z8NxFkfB8/Un5znbH61LI/AAAAAAAACQY/9fxtGnajw30/s640/2009+christmas+billy+bob_cropped.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">you might have to look close to even notice it...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">cause the clothes...well you very well might catch them dressed like this any time...they do live on a farm...and have horses and chickens...but it you look real close you see the BUBBA teeth!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The BUBBA teeth to become a common thread in all Christmas photos from here on out...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Now on to year number 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-USNM7ubUbQo/Un50kmroEWI/AAAAAAAACQg/rf18D16q3so/s1600/2010+christmas+billy+bob+cropped.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-USNM7ubUbQo/Un50kmroEWI/AAAAAAAACQg/rf18D16q3so/s640/2010+christmas+billy+bob+cropped.JPG" width="608" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">BUBBA teeth...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">check...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">real snow...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">check...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">real water..</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">check</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">really cold...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">check, check, check...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">receiving the Christmas card...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Priceless!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">On to Number 3...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">are you ready...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">what is in store for us in Christmas Card No. 3</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zWJNA-AgBQc/Un515NkYgkI/AAAAAAAACQs/IXyoBkgLov4/s1600/2011+billy+bob+christmas+inside.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zWJNA-AgBQc/Un515NkYgkI/AAAAAAAACQs/IXyoBkgLov4/s640/2011+billy+bob+christmas+inside.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">YES...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">that is a REAL horse...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">walking into the front door of their REAL home...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">YES</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">that is a REAL rooster </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">sitting their on her lap...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">YES these people are wacky...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and YES</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">they will do anything for a REAL laugh!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">no GUILT by association PLEASE...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">...because I unlike THEM would NEVER allow my HORSE to</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">come into MY HOUSE</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">without first making him take his hat off!</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Sharon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">linking to:</span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.frommyfrontporchtoyours.com/2013/11/treasure-hunt-thursday-132-highlights.html" target="_blank">from my front porch to yours</a></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-138.html" target="_blank">home stories a to z</a></span>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-79978904354523138432013-11-07T17:10:00.000-05:002013-11-07T20:50:35.218-05:00My kitchen before and after reveal!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">What a difference a day can make!!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I took this picture on Tuesday....</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The "Before"</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HM7bY1Bga_k/Unv36YzurpI/AAAAAAAACN0/5FELpzkufmI/s1600/IMG_0774.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HM7bY1Bga_k/Unv36YzurpI/AAAAAAAACN0/5FELpzkufmI/s640/IMG_0774.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">and...Ta Da!!!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The "After"</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lOGyHO4BOTA/UnwIDf7Gx3I/AAAAAAAACOo/iFm6YKSTN_8/s1600/IMG_0785.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lOGyHO4BOTA/UnwIDf7Gx3I/AAAAAAAACOo/iFm6YKSTN_8/s640/IMG_0785.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday...it was cold, windy and rainy...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">These pictures were taken today...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_JErFDGgsOc/Unv7MutcpPI/AAAAAAAACOI/ilHdbP1_xUs/s1600/IMG_0805.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_JErFDGgsOc/Unv7MutcpPI/AAAAAAAACOI/ilHdbP1_xUs/s640/IMG_0805.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hivOYbhMtEU/Unv7cHphRKI/AAAAAAAACOQ/cnS8vl5MCK8/s1600/IMG_0798.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hivOYbhMtEU/Unv7cHphRKI/AAAAAAAACOQ/cnS8vl5MCK8/s640/IMG_0798.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">with a few just hanging on for dear life!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0X0wMpUNzBk/Unv1R4On_jI/AAAAAAAACNo/YZZoJ-YaB_E/s1600/IMG_0809.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0X0wMpUNzBk/Unv1R4On_jI/AAAAAAAACNo/YZZoJ-YaB_E/s640/IMG_0809.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">again the before and after</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_XqZLhZ6c1A/UnwJfA5AfCI/AAAAAAAACO8/bh82gMs-Ccc/s1600/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_XqZLhZ6c1A/UnwJfA5AfCI/AAAAAAAACO8/bh82gMs-Ccc/s640/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Amazing...I know!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't raise a finger either! I have a Heavely decorator...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and I let him make all the decisons!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">So I hope you're not feeling let down!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I sort of tricked you....</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">no freshly updated kitchen...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">no new appliance's...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">or counter tops...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In my opinion...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">my "before" was actually better than my "After"</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">but are there really any rules to the </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"Before and Afters" of blog land?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> if so I guess I better read the rule book...and then I probably won't follow them anyway!</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Stay tuned for the really big reveal...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My Heavenly decorator really knows how to brighten up the gray days after those leaves...leaf us </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">SNOW!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">I can't wait to share it with you!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe if and when I get to the window treatments...or change and move that light fixture...I will reveal that too!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">woot! woot!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I know you can't wait!!</span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">sharon</span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/2013/11/the-inspiration-gallery-61.html" target="_blank">craftberry bush</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/2013/11/fabuslously-creative-friday.html" target="_blank">jennifer rizzo</a></div>
<br /></div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-27258240148851647352013-11-06T20:07:00.000-05:002013-11-17T13:59:44.379-05:00The Shell<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<div style="line-height: 200%;">
<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 200%;">I just a spent another few days in Michigan.</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 200%;">
<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 200%;"> I don't share much about my parents on this blog...other than the fact that I have been driving the 6 hours to see them just as often as I can...usually once or twice a month, because their health is declining! My dad has bone cancer, my mom has memory issues. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 200%;">I can't bring myself to call it what it is! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 200%;">Even after all of this time...these words sting like a knife and bring tears to the eyes!</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 200%;">
<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 200%;">This Thanksgiving day my dad turns 90 years old</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 48px;">...on the same day that my Grand daughter turns 1!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 200%;">How blessed I have been to have my parents this long...and both relatively healthy until this year!</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 200%;">
<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 200%;">In the past some of my family, along with my parents have come to Indiana for Thanksgivng. This year...unsure of what was ahead...we decided if we were fortunate enough to still have dad with us we would get everyone together and spend it with them in Michigan. All of their children...grand children...and great grand children together for Thanksgiving. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 200%;">This is our plan and I'm praying it lines up with </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 200%;"> God's plan!</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 200%;">
<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 200%;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 48px;">About a week or so ago...I got an email from my husband. He had surprised me with this story...which touched me more than you can know! I had no idea he had noticed the shell``...that I myself had been noticing and wondering about! I decided that I would like to share his writing with you!</span></span><br />
<br />
<div style="line-height: 200%;">
<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: x-large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; line-height: 200%;">Li</span><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; line-height: 200%;">stening
to the shell </span></i></b></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 200%;">
<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 200%; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ldePvLVuThw/UnnIfEppIQI/AAAAAAAACM4/lxkmr-ged6c/s1600/IMG_0764.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ldePvLVuThw/UnnIfEppIQI/AAAAAAAACM4/lxkmr-ged6c/s320/IMG_0764.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="color: #741b47;">-</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 200%;">
<br /></div>
<div style="line-height: 200%;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; tab-stops: center 3.25in left 386.9pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> <i><span style="color: #3d85c6;">During
a recent visit to my wife’s parent’s house, I found an old and odd souvenir.
Sitting alone on a shelf was a large conch shell collecting dust. After blowing
off some of the dust, I could find nothing on the shell to identify where it
had come from, or any indication as to its age. And knowing my mother in-law,
do not know what would have prompted her to buy it in the first place. I am just
assuming it came from some distant vacation taken while both my in-laws were
younger, happier, and more care free. The shell, if you could ask my mother
in-law, means something, and I am confident that back in the day held special
memories for her. These memories are still found on the inside of the shell,
just waiting for someone to lend a mindful ear and listen carefully. <o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; tab-stops: center 3.25in left 386.9pt;">
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><i> With an eager grin, I followed my own
memories from childhood, and held the shell next to my ear so I could “hear the
ocean.” As a child full of youthful imagination, I believed that the soft hiss
was actually the ocean trapped inside, and no matter where I went, I could carry
the ocean with me in a shell. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; tab-stops: center 3.25in left 386.9pt;">
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><i> The best part of taking the shell is that I
could take it and share the sound with anyone willing to listen. Of course, I
would also then have their second ear to listen to my story of when, and where,
and embellished with other special bits that made the journey to the ocean oh
so special. The story time would really become even more special if the
listener had a tale to share after listening to their version of the ocean
within. The key to success was understanding that it wasn’t the ocean you
heard, but the tiny feet of a distant memory charging forward to be heard from
again. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; tab-stops: center 3.25in left 386.9pt;">
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><i> All these years later, listening to the shell offers
an entirely different opportunity. Listening to the ebb and flow of the
silence, I can easily slip away for a few moments of “me time” and walk the
South Carolina coast on Paradise Island as a child. Picking up Hermit crabs,
sand dollars, and tasting the salt of the ocean for the first time. Changing
ears, I can feel the hot Hawaiian sun on my skin, and once again walk the beach
of Waikiki hand in hand with my wife. Feeling the sand squish between my toes, and
hear the gentle lapping of water on sand. The warm gentle breeze cooling
freshly baked skin. Switching back again, I can escape to a vacation yet to be
taken, to remove a wish from my bucket, and fish for bones along the Key West
highway. In any scenario, the tiny feet of memory rush in and take me away
immediately, and the journey is always pleasant. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; tab-stops: center 3.25in left 386.9pt;">
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><i> It has always been painful hearing the
words cancer or dementia, even more so when applied to someone you love. The
pain doesn’t lessen with time, but grows as I stand idly by and watch the individual
diseases cover each of them separately, yet together, with a thick pall of age
and pending death. Both are aware that I am there, but neither is capable of
exhibiting the life that formally rang through. What remains are two people
hollowed from the wages of their individual struggles, but hallowed for the
lives they have shared with each other. They talk about their day, recounting
how well they slept or didn’t. How good they feel today, or don’t. Never really
complaining, trying to sound hopeful or optimistic, and somehow reciting the
words that they believe we want to hear. Both saying all this with all the
strength that they can muster, with the sincere belief that in some small way,
they are comforting us, their children. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; tab-stops: center 3.25in left 386.9pt;">
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><i> Both people are not who they used to be.
The diseases have changed them permanently, and have diminished them
physically. Although significantly different physically, much like the conch, they
still have much to share. As often as possible, I visit and hold the “shells”
as close as possible. When they talk about having a bad day, I hear a
Strawberry story of a field fire that destroyed the family crops. When they
talk about having a good day, I see a “speckled hound dog under a little red
wagon” or or remember how a little girl started life in a homemade incubator
made from canning jars, a shoe box, and undying faith in God. On the rare
occasion that laughter is part of the day, it’s easy to remember that laughter
always started with any story that started with “one time me and Ben D. …..”<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
<i><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></i>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div style="line-height: 200%;">
<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><i><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> These “shells” will never have to worry
about being found on a shelf, nor be concerned with collecting dust from years
of neglect. I will bring myself to hug these shells more tightly, and listen more
closely than ever, with my heart. There are numerous memories that still want
to ring through what is happening today. And still more memories to load into
the shell for later…… </span></i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 200%; text-align: right;">
<span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style, serif; font-size: x-small;">written by Bob E.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style, serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style, serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style, serif;"><span style="line-height: 32px;">I just ask that you would say a prayer for my parents and the family!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style, serif;"><span style="line-height: 32px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style, serif;"><span style="line-height: 32px;">Thank you so much!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; line-height: 32px;">and please, take the time with your parents while you can!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style, serif;"><span style="line-height: 32px;">I want to have no regrets later!</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 200%;"><br /></span></span></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; line-height: 32px;">God Bless </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; line-height: 32px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sharon</span></span></div>
</div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-38341900553215317642013-11-06T01:38:00.000-05:002013-11-06T01:38:17.726-05:00The Great Purge of 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Just a quick update on the goins on around here.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">First off the leaves survived the storms...when I look out the window...the color is stunning! Especially when the sun is shining..and of course it was not!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sasjc9Mgp1w/Unng68i0RLI/AAAAAAAACNY/F8uxEaxso6Q/s1600/IMG_0774.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sasjc9Mgp1w/Unng68i0RLI/AAAAAAAACNY/F8uxEaxso6Q/s640/IMG_0774.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Please ignore the light fixture..and the location of the light fixture! One of these days...I'll take care of that!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I am still working on the </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">"The Great Purge of 2013"</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I did get a start on my closet...just a start mind you...am not finished yet..but posted this on my personal facebook page...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">Please read through to the very end for a very important tip...</i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">I ventured into my closet...</i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">I came out with 6 sweaters,</i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">2 turtle necks, 1 hoodie, </i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"> 3 jean shirts, 2 flannels, </i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">1 skirt, 5 dresses, 2 ladies suites,</i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"> 13 shirts...winter/summer mix, </i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">1 T shirt, 3 jackets, </i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">3 wild flowery outfits purchased </i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">while in Hawaii that have not since </i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">seen sunlight, </i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>1 camisole 1 reg bra, </i></span><i style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 sports bra, </i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">4 pair of pants...one with sirrups </i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">(remember those?), </i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">1 jazzercise shirt (the zumba of the 90's)</i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"> 1 leotard from my Jane Fonda</i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"> days back in the 80's,</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></i></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P8l4_pDjr44/Unh2spBAt7I/AAAAAAAACMY/z-hA9onVjuc/s1600/article-1194087-0035BD8200000258-391_468x577.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P8l4_pDjr44/Unh2spBAt7I/AAAAAAAACMY/z-hA9onVjuc/s320/article-1194087-0035BD8200000258-391_468x577.jpg" width="259" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"> and 3 dickies </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">(and for you youngins...I'm not being naughty)</i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i><br /></i><span style="font-size: large;"><i>What's the important </i></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>tip you might ask? </i></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>If you need any retro clothing...</i></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Goodwill of Greencastle,</i></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i> is your one stop shop!</i></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Better Hurry...</i></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>those dickie's won't last long!</i></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I found it totally amusing... that my dickies were quite popular with my FB buds...and they never made it to Goodwill!</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I have yet to finish my closet...but for the most part what's left to do is mostly my husbands...and he has a much harder time than me letting go of clothes!!</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">So my count thus far for </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">"The Great Purge of 2013"</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">is </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">the above mentioned clothing</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">3 truckloads of odds and ends from the basement</span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">and 3 boxes from the bedroom...turned exercise room...turned hoarders den...hopefully to be turned back into an exercise room again...once the hoard has been completely dealt with!</span></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">right now if you walked in my house you would think it had been ransacked!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">It's probably going to get worse before it gets better!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Take care!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Sharon</span></div>
</div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-74815391719995445042013-11-01T09:52:00.001-04:002013-11-01T09:54:24.971-04:00A little more Halloween!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Another Halloween Post!!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Well ended up doing a little trick or treating last night despite the fact that door to door beggin had been postponed until tonight.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">My daughters church/school was having a trunk or treat...that because of the weather moved inside. They asked me to come along...so of course I did!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">My companions...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NrKWvYwAbeA/UnOpIg3X0WI/AAAAAAAACK4/NgYu58yzD4Y/s1600/IMG_0697.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NrKWvYwAbeA/UnOpIg3X0WI/AAAAAAAACK4/NgYu58yzD4Y/s640/IMG_0697.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Batman and one-eyed Iron Man!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This church did a great job for the kids!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The halls of the school </span><span style="font-size: large;">had the doorways decorated...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cw7ym7EID34/UnOkcPF0ORI/AAAAAAAACKU/fOi28gMqmUQ/s1600/IMG_0684.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cw7ym7EID34/UnOkcPF0ORI/AAAAAAAACKU/fOi28gMqmUQ/s640/IMG_0684.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BTOuMnIimRA/UnOkl3M6aPI/AAAAAAAACKc/zr2F0_n6K4k/s1600/IMG_0687.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BTOuMnIimRA/UnOkl3M6aPI/AAAAAAAACKc/zr2F0_n6K4k/s640/IMG_0687.JPG" width="426" /></a></span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FkMnaeYLIYE/UnOkzIiH7zI/AAAAAAAACKk/R74U8-V4xYo/s1600/IMG_0680.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FkMnaeYLIYE/UnOkzIiH7zI/AAAAAAAACKk/R74U8-V4xYo/s640/IMG_0680.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gSWYYx-TgPY/UnOk-7lKKPI/AAAAAAAACKs/mfdIJ-lfLjo/s1600/IMG_0692.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gSWYYx-TgPY/UnOk-7lKKPI/AAAAAAAACKs/mfdIJ-lfLjo/s640/IMG_0692.JPG" width="426" /></a></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">with everything from Noah and his ark...to a jail with prisoner!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The gym was full of games and entertainment and kiddo's...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7eqvv2yv2F8/UnOqCl2NU_I/AAAAAAAACLA/APcxxI7nR9I/s1600/IMG_0700.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7eqvv2yv2F8/UnOqCl2NU_I/AAAAAAAACLA/APcxxI7nR9I/s640/IMG_0700.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vwe7R8gLSOo/UnOqKJtbS4I/AAAAAAAACLI/0Yi1FAhrsts/s1600/IMG_0701.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vwe7R8gLSOo/UnOqKJtbS4I/AAAAAAAACLI/0Yi1FAhrsts/s640/IMG_0701.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gz9JL-zayqU/UnOqieLuZSI/AAAAAAAACLY/XYXfSDXEKnc/s1600/IMG_0702.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gz9JL-zayqU/UnOqieLuZSI/AAAAAAAACLY/XYXfSDXEKnc/s640/IMG_0702.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4AaIE5Q1BIk/UnOrDuC79ZI/AAAAAAAACLg/cu7RoGmJ6p8/s1600/IMG_0705.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4AaIE5Q1BIk/UnOrDuC79ZI/AAAAAAAACLg/cu7RoGmJ6p8/s640/IMG_0705.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2M-bWgpsrBY/UnOrVS3xy8I/AAAAAAAACLs/0Py8WnbBE60/s1600/IMG_0694.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2M-bWgpsrBY/UnOrVS3xy8I/AAAAAAAACLs/0Py8WnbBE60/s640/IMG_0694.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Good job Iron Man!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v_NOa-Wwu3o/UnOrVDJFsjI/AAAAAAAACLo/j3H1uvyDSeM/s1600/IMG_0695.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v_NOa-Wwu3o/UnOrVDJFsjI/AAAAAAAACLo/j3H1uvyDSeM/s640/IMG_0695.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="goog_1679052838"></span><span id="goog_1679052839"></span><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Batman is checking out the candy bag...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Batman was about the candy!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6zGeH_CGsh0/UnOsasNv-9I/AAAAAAAACL8/2kDuaJdm0Wg/s1600/IMG_0712.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6zGeH_CGsh0/UnOsasNv-9I/AAAAAAAACL8/2kDuaJdm0Wg/s640/IMG_0712.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Fun was had by all,,,this smile says it all!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2RaoSxEJQQw/UnOxE42gamI/AAAAAAAACMI/GkABG-eSYE8/s1600/IMG_0710.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2RaoSxEJQQw/UnOxE42gamI/AAAAAAAACMI/GkABG-eSYE8/s640/IMG_0710.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Halloween has come to an end....</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">looking forward now to Thanksgiving and Christmas!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">God Bless</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sharon</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-81791872377352641422013-10-31T14:24:00.000-04:002013-10-31T14:24:00.152-04:00Happy Halloween!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Happy Halloween!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Are your little's going to go trick or treating tonight? Because of the weather, it's been postponed until tomorrow night around this ole haunted house, </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">which means I will miss it all together! I'm off to Michigan tomorrow to visit my parents...and attend the wedding of my dear friends son. I generally go to my daughters on Halloween and trick or treat with them...but will not get to this time (said with a pout)!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I did get over to their house the other night to enjoy carving and painting some </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">pumpkins</span></span><br />
<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">with 2 of my favorite littles...even though they were battling a bit of a cold!</span></span><br />
<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">(sorry some of the pics are bit blurry)</span></span><br />
<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S81DP-8us40/UnKR0ppwPfI/AAAAAAAACJA/O0X_QplNyig/s1600/1380068_10102997746523868_1682177296_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S81DP-8us40/UnKR0ppwPfI/AAAAAAAACJA/O0X_QplNyig/s640/1380068_10102997746523868_1682177296_n.jpg" width="419" /></a></div>
<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HPKIY9XFvIw/UnKSkaofcYI/AAAAAAAACJI/4r9ad9mVK6o/s1600/999568_10102997746798318_397332552_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HPKIY9XFvIw/UnKSkaofcYI/AAAAAAAACJI/4r9ad9mVK6o/s640/999568_10102997746798318_397332552_n.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--N7KWGjE90k/UnKSqUOBXfI/AAAAAAAACJQ/KzflLWzF1hE/s1600/523570_10102997746384148_266717809_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--N7KWGjE90k/UnKSqUOBXfI/AAAAAAAACJQ/KzflLWzF1hE/s640/523570_10102997746384148_266717809_n.jpg" width="358" /></a></div>
<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">They did an amazing job on their painted pumpkins!!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u_fcoznfj7Y/UnKTTgR-uvI/AAAAAAAACJY/ImlNrBUsBpU/s1600/644487_10102997747491928_120922422_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u_fcoznfj7Y/UnKTTgR-uvI/AAAAAAAACJY/ImlNrBUsBpU/s640/644487_10102997747491928_120922422_n.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-prWbosSVYGw/UnKTU7fXPzI/AAAAAAAACJg/0pxdOqXkGDo/s1600/1383358_10102997747631648_1188694511_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-prWbosSVYGw/UnKTU7fXPzI/AAAAAAAACJg/0pxdOqXkGDo/s640/1383358_10102997747631648_1188694511_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G6qsTv-2n-k/UnKBZoHu21I/AAAAAAAACHw/cWYA_nnEMsQ/s1600/IMG_0644.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="594" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G6qsTv-2n-k/UnKBZoHu21I/AAAAAAAACHw/cWYA_nnEMsQ/s640/IMG_0644.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Then last night I got a visit from</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> a growling tiger...and a cute little lady bug...2 more of my favorite littles!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GII8E5zf2oM/UnKJ6YJY3KI/AAAAAAAACIE/_AsAwfE7_LE/s1600/IMG_0650.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GII8E5zf2oM/UnKJ6YJY3KI/AAAAAAAACIE/_AsAwfE7_LE/s640/IMG_0650.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CbXBxNoSFx0/UnKKi4M6PpI/AAAAAAAACIQ/tBFo2GuEHhQ/s1600/IMG_0653.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CbXBxNoSFx0/UnKKi4M6PpI/AAAAAAAACIQ/tBFo2GuEHhQ/s640/IMG_0653.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Little Miss Lady Bug...is enjoying some of her Halloween loot!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W_61BYuTGe0/UnKU61bQJHI/AAAAAAAACJs/NqYiXtXEHDE/s1600/IMG_0656.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W_61BYuTGe0/UnKU61bQJHI/AAAAAAAACJs/NqYiXtXEHDE/s640/IMG_0656.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">And this is one <strike>cute</strike> scary little tiger!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MnVxUUiZRI4/UnKL3u5-wPI/AAAAAAAACIg/jCDybo4LMic/s1600/IMG_0647.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MnVxUUiZRI4/UnKL3u5-wPI/AAAAAAAACIg/jCDybo4LMic/s640/IMG_0647.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">not really scary...just plain cute m'kay!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-62H0eML2Fpk/UnKOrKiHCwI/AAAAAAAACI0/rFE7SjDdc50/s1600/IMG_0654.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-62H0eML2Fpk/UnKOrKiHCwI/AAAAAAAACI0/rFE7SjDdc50/s640/IMG_0654.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span id="goog_119499636"></span><span id="goog_119499637"></span><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I do believe this is the last day for the view out my kitchen window!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rs0PO7KIHNI/UnKVoYtBiFI/AAAAAAAACJ0/x7hj9sxAY50/s1600/IMG_0674.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rs0PO7KIHNI/UnKVoYtBiFI/AAAAAAAACJ0/x7hj9sxAY50/s640/IMG_0674.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">storms with high winds coming this way! Fall is my very favorite time of year...but once the leaves are gone...I'm looking forward to lots and lots of the white stuff!!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I am so blessed and I have so much to be grateful for!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I leave you with this final picture, a picture of one single element of my fall mantel...manipulated just a bit with picmonkey</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FXebqROor5A/UnKdxWDZAFI/AAAAAAAACKE/tnoL6aP6KfY/s1600/IMG_0315cd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FXebqROor5A/UnKdxWDZAFI/AAAAAAAACKE/tnoL6aP6KfY/s640/IMG_0315cd.jpg" width="456" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span id="goog_1712625790"></span><span id="goog_1712625791"></span><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Happy Halloween!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Sharon</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-71364644904847111952013-10-18T12:01:00.000-04:002013-10-18T12:07:15.564-04:00I'm coming clean!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Confession Time</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I have become a hoarder!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e1daZtM6Abw/UmFHSny4v0I/AAAAAAAACGU/RM2RANcd1Sc/s1600/8e582a5687a8ec73211703e93b03e793.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e1daZtM6Abw/UmFHSny4v0I/AAAAAAAACGU/RM2RANcd1Sc/s640/8e582a5687a8ec73211703e93b03e793.jpg" width="450" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">photo source google</span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> I wasn't always a hoarder...I mean I always brought in stuff...I like to shop! These kind of places speak to me the same way Pier 1 does!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-50TQc2tZN8E/UmFRjUR2n7I/AAAAAAAACGw/1il_0nnRibo/s1600/IMG_0437.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-50TQc2tZN8E/UmFRjUR2n7I/AAAAAAAACGw/1il_0nnRibo/s640/IMG_0437.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> However, I would also have large yard sales and get rid of stuff too...and then take whatever was left to Goodwill...so it kind of balanced out...I stayed on top of it.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Have you seen the show Hoarders? I have watched in disbelief. <i>How could someone live that way</i>???</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I watched one episode where the man's entire yard was filled with everything from piles of clothing...to old cars, trucks, and even a bus! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AYIT0ICCA5Y/UmFIE0pZVzI/AAAAAAAACGc/xJiZpjiI148/s1600/082f9b121b0f944d8d5bf48d0f80e917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AYIT0ICCA5Y/UmFIE0pZVzI/AAAAAAAACGc/xJiZpjiI148/s640/082f9b121b0f944d8d5bf48d0f80e917.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><br /></i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamescharlick/5931754902/in/photostream" target="_blank">Flikr</a></span></i></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>How could someone let it get like that?? </i>As they were trying to clean up the yard...they asked him if they could get rid of an old warped, nasty, table top...his response "<i>no...I'm going to fix that up...and make a new table" </i> I'm sure he laid it out there with good intentions...20 years ago!!! He can't let it go now. "<i>Hey sir, I have a spare pedestal for your table top, seems I can't let it go either...lets get together sometime!"</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I saw myself in that moment...and it scared me...scares me! I have a basement and a garage full of "<i>good intentions</i>" Yes I crank out a good DYI project about once a year. I am bringing in quicker than I am putting out!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I understand the hoarder a bit better now! Basically, they see value in everything...<i>I kind of do that too! "A little paint would turn that into a gem!" or "Oh I could take that broken thing...connect it to this broken thing...and create some wonderful thing!" </i> That's great really! To rescue something from it's final resting place in a land fill somewhere. I did this for quite awhile...sold many of my transformed items on ebay a few years back. It's fun, I </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">enjoy </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">it. I have several things around here that I have "rescued". Last month, I brought back this car load from Michigan...2 awesome chairs waiting for a makeover...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Av6KRShUj30/UmFVAueV3SI/AAAAAAAACG4/HIBcspaU5pY/s1600/IMG_9976.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Av6KRShUj30/UmFVAueV3SI/AAAAAAAACG4/HIBcspaU5pY/s640/IMG_9976.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">and you can read about my haul from </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Arkansas <a href="http://www.imsharonwithyou.blogspot.com/2013/10/another-out-of-state-find.html" target="_blank">right here</a></span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">You're just going through life...doing what makes you happy. You're in control. </span><br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Then usually some tragic thing happens...maybe a death...a divorce...an illness...whatever...maybe you have very little time on your hands to get much accomplished from cleaning your house, to getting the laundry done...and the "hobby" get's totally out of hand. Maybe you get new hardwood floors on your entire first floor, so you take everything you had on that floor up to the spare bedrooms...temporarily...until the floors are done...but then you decide you don't want to bring them back down (I may or may not be talking about myself here)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">maybe you fluctuate in weight so much that you have 4 different sizes in your closet, and only a few items that actually even fit (I may or may not be talking about myself here) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">maybe you spend to much time on Pinterest getting ideas on what to do with your junk...and have no time left to do anything with it. (and yes I am talking about myself here!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">You begin to get behind...and then suddenly it is just plain overwhelming!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">BOOM! I'm living a hoarders lifestyle! Don't get me wrong...my main living areas are ok...but the basement, garage, closets...omg...I'm looking like a hoarder...Now with the overflow in my spare bedrooms! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Something's gotta give! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm done!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">It's time to purge...right now...</span><i style="font-size: xx-large;">YES! YES!YES!</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Last week I took 3 truckloads of hoarded "JUNK" out of my basement and straight to Goodwill.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">It was kind of hard! But at the same time...so freeing!! I have already had the "<i>I knew I shouldn't have gotten rid of that!" </i>thought about something I could have used the other day...but you know what...it passed quickly...I can do without it! Maybe there is hope for me after all!</span><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hope you're having a great day...and thank you for taking a moment out to stop by! Would appreciate your feedback. Do you have hoarder tendencies? Do you have diamonds in the rough waiting for their turn to shine? Please share! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Right now, I'm heading in to purge my closet...if you don't hear from me in awhile...call for search and rescue!!</span></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Sharon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Feeling blessed to have stuff</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Feeling guilty about having to much!</span></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497736150999573003.post-70952795036142640142013-10-12T12:24:00.001-04:002013-10-12T12:32:07.083-04:00Another "out of state" find!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Well, looks like I took a bit of a blogging break...again! I certainly didn't know I was going to take a blogging break...and I didn't tell anyone I was going to take a blogging break...it wasn't my intention to take a blogging break...but guess what?? </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">It seems like I took a blogging break!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">This summer has completely gone by in a blur!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I have spent a lot of my time in Michigan! As I have said before...neither of my parents are doing well. I have been trying to help out with their care...and spending just as much time as I can with them...because quite frankly I don't know how much more time we'll have.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">There has been practically no time for projects or decorating...or yard sales!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Right now, my husband and I are visiting my son in Arkansas. While they are away fishing...this morning...and I have some quiet time to myself I wanted to share my find with you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We did manage to hit a couple of yard sales yesterday.The guys were trying to appease me because they were leaving me alone this morning to go fishing! I gave them a hard time...and it worked...but in truth, I am enjoying my quiet time this morning...with my laptop! Catching up with all of the bloggers out there and pinterest! "Now how could you guys leave me all alone like this...shame on you!"</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Bradley Hand ITC'; line-height: 27px;"><b>She says with a big smile on her face, and a large mug of coffee!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Bradley Hand ITC'; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 27px;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 27px;">Anyway...back to my story...as we were heading out yesterday morning...my husband said...</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 27px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 27px;">"now don't look for any furniture! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 27px;">no buffets! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 27px;">no chairs!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 27px;">no china cabinets!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 27px;"> or anything else that is big!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 27px;">we won't be able to get them home!!"</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 27px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 27px;">(we have our explorer and not our pick up)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 27px;"><span style="font-size: large;">My reply (it's always the same) "Where there's a will...there's a way!" </span>After all if you read <a href="http://www.imsharonwithyou.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-tale-of-two-chairsand-other-stuff.html" target="_blank">this post</a> about the 2 chairs I brought home from Michigan you know that it's true!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 27px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 27px;">Into the first garage we go...and this is what I see...</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RJMD8sK2CWs/UlljZescT3I/AAAAAAAACFg/WpBXQHiSuK0/s1600/IMG_0545.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RJMD8sK2CWs/UlljZescT3I/AAAAAAAACFg/WpBXQHiSuK0/s640/IMG_0545.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Can you say awesome!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">35.00 bucks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">and it now sits in my sons garage.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">He has a truck...and is coming home Thanksgiving...<strike>and graciously said he would love to bring it home for me</strike> and didn't say no when I volunteered him to bring it home for me!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The pictures are horrible...it's to close to the wall...and to dark to get a good pic...but I still couldn't wait to show you...cause I am so excited to work on this!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">It really needs to be cleaned up...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">and needs a couple of fix ups...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1k8oURCklj4/Ullkk0ic-VI/AAAAAAAACFs/ybiK1Qj3INA/s1600/IMG_0549.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1k8oURCklj4/Ullkk0ic-VI/AAAAAAAACFs/ybiK1Qj3INA/s640/IMG_0549.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">After all it has been used in a garage as a work bench...and has had this vice bolted to the top...for years...and has had oil cans and other such stuff, stored on the shelves...but we're gonna take care of the holes (we being my hubby)...and I have a palm sander and some primer...so I am sure seeing the potential in this!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">It is almost 74" long!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I have a few ideas kicking around, on where I might use it...and how I might refinish it. With very little work I think I could achieve a finish similar to this Pottery Barn trunk...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jfHYs5SdWYE/UllyzZgECeI/AAAAAAAACF8/W72KtNRUdIk/s1600/photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jfHYs5SdWYE/UllyzZgECeI/AAAAAAAACF8/W72KtNRUdIk/s640/photo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">or how about this buffet from Restoration Hardware...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sDGYb-IYACc/UllzMkUQhxI/AAAAAAAACGE/vwy-aqp-qeA/s1600/prod1593149_R12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="624" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sDGYb-IYACc/UllzMkUQhxI/AAAAAAAACGE/vwy-aqp-qeA/s640/prod1593149_R12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Or maybe just a fresh coat of paint!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">It is solid wood...but I don't know what kind. I asked Bob...and his response was</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> "firewood"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Oh ye of little faith!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">You will see...</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">In the meantime...please send my your ideas...how do you see it finished in your mind? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Until next time...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">sooner than later I hope...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<b style="font-family: 'Bradley Hand ITC'; line-height: 27px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">sharon</span></b></div>
</div>
Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16693157924759567988noreply@blogger.com3