Sunday, August 31, 2014

Peaceful Sunday…..

 

Niedermorschwir, Alsace, France

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I Know That I Have Found Her

To proclaim that I love her
Is so easy to say
And for that, I will tell her
In my own special way
Through meaningful words
And the warmth of my touch
Through these nights of romance
She deserves o' so much
She's trapped in my heart
She's always on my mind
She gives me her love
Our hearts intertwine
For the woman I love
I have searched my whole life
But I know that I have found her
Because I made her my wife

~Jeff Kovich

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Friday, August 29, 2014

TGIF!!!!!

 

What a week……but we finally made it to the end!

The weekend is HERE!!!

A little inspiration to start it off right…..

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Have a great weekend my friends!!!!!

a’ la prochaine……

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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

A new little garden stool for the living room……

 

I found this cute little garden

stool the other day for in the living room.

I needed something for beside the wing chair and

this fit the spot just perfectly!

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Joining the party at:

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for Wow Us Wednesdays.

Hope to see you there!

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Sunday, August 24, 2014

Peaceful Sunday……

 

Down a forgotten road.  Powelton Baptist Church, Georgia.  A great old  church in a very tired old town.

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Summer Love
The sweet, rustic smell of the rain,
Fills my nose, my head, and my brain.
The springtime showers soak my dress,
and toes tingle with a grassy caress.
The beauty of this day is lost to me,
As the deaf man hears not the melody.
For all Nature's wonders seem so dim,
When I am here, standing next to him.

~Valerie Dawn Keller

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Friday, August 22, 2014

TGIF!!!

 

 

French Country Kitchen.. Fireplace in the kitchen...Absolutely Yes!

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An ornate island adds a touch of traditional style to this pretty white kitchen. See more traditional kitchen ideas: http://www.bhg.com/kitchen/remodeling/planning/kitchen-remodeling-costs-traditional/?socsrc=bhgpin022713traditionalisland=8

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French-styled kitchens sure are cozy!

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Have a great weekend my friends!!!

a`la prochaine…..

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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Duck decoys…..

 

I have always been drawn to decoys…..

the hand painting, the worn patina…..just beautiful!

Collection of duck decoys, Scotsman, plaid ottoman, arched built-in bookcase.

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Wood, wood and more wood - So Prim. Luv the Wood Duck Decoy and Chandelier

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Blue and white quilts.  Alexandra Stoddard. photo credit: Andreas von Einseidel  via Country Living

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Recently I found my very own duck decoy.

I’m not sure of the age but I think it is pretty old?

I love the glass eyes….it landed in the den on the table next to the sofa.

I’m pretty sure this won’t be my last one….I keep looking for more

every time we go into an antique shop now.

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Joining the party at:

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Sunday, August 17, 2014

Peaceful Sunday……

 

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Love is when you look into someone's eyes
and see their heart.

~Jill Petty

Wishing my wonderful husband a very Happy Anniversary!
I love you!

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Friday, August 15, 2014

TGIF!!!

 

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Have a great weekend my friends!!!

a`la prochaine…..

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

 

~ fresh, white roses in an old silver ice bucket ~ lovely

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“I know my heart will never be the same
But I'm telling myself I'll be okay”

~Sara Evans

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Our house featured……in an exhibit!

 

My husband received a text over the weekend from a friend.

It said, “Hey, is this your house?”

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My husband in turn turned to

me and said,”You think this is our house?”

You can imagine the flurry of questions between the two of us.

As it turns out it is indeed our house.

It is featured at Exploration Place 

The Sedgwick County Science and Discovery  Center

in Wichita Kansas and our home is featured in the Kansas in Miniature exhibit.

Click here to see a short video.

Joining the party at:

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Sunday, August 10, 2014

Peaceful Sunday……

 

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Real love is feeling like being a part of that person's
life almost isn't enough. It's more like a feeling that
you would live in the same skin with them if you could
and share every thought, heart beat, and emotion as one.

~ Rod Cannon

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Friday, August 8, 2014

TGIF!!!!

 

The weekend has finally arrived……

Have a great one my friends!

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a`la prochaine…….

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Thursday, August 7, 2014

Rain……

 

We got some much needed rain overnight.

It is very humid this morning

but everything seems so fresh and renewed now!


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Stunning bougainvillea for a Spanish or Mediterranean style home.  They struggle to survive in the rain and cold though, so wait until Summer to plant!

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French garden with stone wall, fountain & gravel.  When done well, crushed gravel can have a elegant yet relaxed cottage atmosphere.

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Hang in there, it’s almost Friday!!!!!!

Have a great day my friends!

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

A little blue and white……

 

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A few weeks ago when we went to the antique market I found this

wonderful transferware  platter.

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The dealer was moving so everything in his booth was 50% off.

I almost squealed out loud when I spotted this huge platter.

When I realized the price was $20 I clutched it for dear life while I carried it

around the booth browsing the other items.

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Originally I planned to use the platter in a stand on my kitchen

counter behind a domed cake plate.

However the platter looked tiny when I placed it there

even though it is quite substantial in size.

Then I decided it would look pretty with my other transferware

plate hung over the French baker’s rack.

As luck would have it I found this plate for $4 on eBay to go

on the other side of the platter.

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I also found these wonderful bone

handled and pewter forks and four white ironstone plates

at an antique shop on the way home.

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Each fork has a little cross on the bottom

and top of the handle.

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Have a great week my friends!

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Sunday, August 3, 2014

Peaceful Sunday…..

 

La Chapelle, Saint-Pol-de-Leon, Brittany | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

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Love,

The key that unlocks the bars to impossibility.

~Fikayo Ositelu

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Friday, August 1, 2014

TGIF!!!

 

We made it to Friday!!!

Hope you have a fabulous weekend……

Alhambra Antiques - French

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Irish Lace

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a` la prochaine…….

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