Tuesday, September 30, 2014

A little step stool…….

 

I found this little step stool while out junking the other day.

It was just too darn cute to pass up!

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It has a cute little patch on one of the legs

and multiple layers of paint.

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Gracie was insistent that she be in the photos today!

My poor girl has allergies really bad…..

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I also found this concrete piece……..

I swear it weighs like 40 lbs. it is so heavy for such a small piece!

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Monday, September 29, 2014

The Panda Cam…..

 

Occasionally I check out the San Diego Panda Cam.

There is just something about these cuties that is so relaxing to watch.

You can’t help but smile when you see them!

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There are live cams of other animals too!

Have a great week my friends!

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Sunday, September 28, 2014

Peaceful Sunday……

 

Country church, VT

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Love is when you look into someone's eyes,
and see everything you need.

~Kristen Kappel

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Friday, September 26, 2014

TGIF!!!

 

It’s like the scene in Anne of Avonlea where she is picking apples in the orchard before she meets Gilbert.

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Apple Raisin Muffins By Paula Deen

Ingredients
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 cups grated apples
2 cups raisins
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons baking soda
31/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the water, sugar, apples, raisins, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and cool completely.
In a large bowl, stir the nuts and baking soda into the flour. Add the cooled mixture to the bowl, and stir until blended. Fill greased miniature muffin tins with batter to the top. Bake for 15 minutes.
Yields about 5 dozen miniature muffins

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Have a great weekend my friends!

a`l prochaine……

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Pitch pot candle……

 

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I picked up this cute little pitch pot a couple of months ago while out junking. I just adore the shape of the little pitch pots and have several in my collection now.

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This one still had the wire hanger attached when I found it. At first I couldn’t find a spot to hang it so I placed it on the French baker’s rack in the kitchen with a bird nest in it. Finally the other day I decided to take the wire hanger off and add a candle…….I have no idea why I didn’t think of that sooner?!?!?!

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It was the perfect size for the little table in the living room next to the wing chair. I didn’t notice the name  J Meyer on the bottom of the pot when I first bought it. I wonder, is that the maker of the pot or the person the pot was made for?

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Have a great week my friends!

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Monday, September 22, 2014

Happy first day of Autumn!

 

Vermont in the Fall!

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Autumn

Descending leaves fall to the ground,
Twirling, twisting, round and round,
Autumn season is almost here,
The smell of freshness is oh so near.
The crisp, cool breeze,
Shakes the leaves from the trees,
Autumn takes away the green,
Golden-bronze and brown is all that can be seen.
 ~Ryan Larkin

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Sunday, September 21, 2014

Peaceful Sunday…..

 

A sweet chapel in the woods. Photography by studiouma.com / Venue by rockmillbrewery.com

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Love is not needing a snooze button on your alarm clock
because when it goes off the first time in the morning
the thoughts of your loved one
make it impossible to fall back asleep.

~Natasha Harris

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Friday, September 19, 2014

TGIF!!!

 

We had a taste of fall weather this week

with a lit bit of summer weather thrown in too!

Not a bad week in my opinion….

.A little eye candy to start your weekend off right!

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Have a great weekend my friends!!!

a`la prochaine……

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

A new rug pad…….

 

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Originally when I bought the Oushak rug for our living room I went with a rug pad like this from a big box store:

All Surface Rug Pad

My seagrass rugs had a rubber backing so I didn’t use a rug pad with them. In the end the rubber backing deteriorated and smelled bad which is why I decided to buy new rugs in the first place. However I quickly discovered there weren’t many options for rug pads available locally which is why I ended up with the rug pad pictured above. The rug pad stuck to the floor pretty much instantly but the rug still shifted around on top of it. When I decided to move the Oushak rug to our bedroom I decided to pull the rug pad up which left a grid pattern on the floor even though it was only down for a short time. In the end I selected a rug pad from: Rug Pad USA.

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I selected the Premium Lock rug pad for hardwood floors because it was rated the highest for cushion, durability, and grip AND it has a 20 year warranty!!! As exciting as it is to buy a new rug, buying a rug pad….not so much! So, I wanted something that would last a long time that I wouldn’t need to replace every few years plus they are manufactured right here in the good ole USA!!!!!! I like that they show the rating for the rug pad so there is no guessing on whether or not it is just what you are looking for and I also got to select the thickness I needed. The reviews from customers are under the product so you can see what people are really saying.

The rug pad arrived quickly and was rolled up in plastic.

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It sat in the corner for a few days because the thought of moving all the furniture again didn’t exactly sound appealing. The other day I decided it was time to just do it  so I marked the corners of the rug on the floor with painters tape so I could place the rug back in the room in the exact same spot without repositioning it a 101 times.

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I have to say I am quite impressed because the rug does not move at all!!!! Since the rug does not have a tight weave even my dogs running thru the house before would make the rug shift and bunch up in certain areas. Now it stays put nicely!

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So, If you are looking for a great rug pad that is reasonably priced click over to Rug Pad USA. They also have rug pads for outdoors if you are lucky enough to have a great outdoor space to relax in. PLUS they are also offering 10% off and free shipping!!!!!

*This is a sponsored post, however all opinions expressed are my own.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

New pillows in the guest bedroom……

 

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When I switched things around in the living room I moved the two white French chairs to the guest bedroom. Of course then they needed new pillows……

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The pillows are from Ballard Designs and are linen with a metallic print on the front and a solid linen on the back.

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A little vignette on the washstand across from the bed….the bottles were an auction find many years ago.

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Amazingly enough the Orchid is still blooming!!!!!

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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Peaceful Sunday…..

 

Autumn in Appalachia

Love is something you can't describe
like the look of a rose,
the smell of the rain,
or the feeling of forever.

~Kristen Kappel

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Friday, September 12, 2014

TGIF!!!

 

We have been experiencing cool fall like weather the last couple of days. I actually had to close the windows yesterday so the house wouldn’t get too cool. I love fall so I am in heaven and feel almost giddy!!!!!

 A little fall inspiration to start your weekend off right…..

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Autumn Welcome

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Mums and pumpkins are great for simple and easy fall decorating.

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Have a great weekend my friends!
a`la prochaine…..

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Thursday, September 11, 2014

We remember……..

 

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MY TEARS CALLED OUT YOUR NAME

by ~Sarah Petrie

Normal morning

Shattered by thieves of existence,

Helplessly watching

My heart is so torn

Mass pain, inexpressible by words, incomprehensible

Tears hold more voice than I.

I long to hold you;

I long to hold you, to wipe the dust of catastrophe from you;

So many weep; I feel helpless.

I see your searching soul

Panic, pain, confusion

Your loved ones are lost

"Where have they gone?'

'Can you help them?'

Perhaps they are here,

somewhere,

Perhaps not.

I wish I could help you;

That day my tears called out your name;

I will never forget you.

 

In God We Trust

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

New rugs for the living room……

 

I recently purchased two new rugs for the living room since the ones I purchased a couple of months ago simply weren’t working for our household. The two rugs that were in the living room were moved to the bedrooms.

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It all started with an email informing me of a sale on their website. Naturally I had to go have a peek and while I wasn’t looking for a rug I couldn’t help but click on the picture when I saw it. It was just what  had in mind when I originally started my search for new rugs for the living room.

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I loved the sea grass rugs I had before. They wore like iron and were easy to clean but after eight years it was time for new rugs. However since I am no longer using the white slipcovers I wanted something that wasn’t all beige since my furniture is natural linen.

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The new rugs are made of hemp with strips of leather woven thru. I was a little surprised when the rugs arrived and the ends of the strips were not secured and poked out on the top side of the rug. I love the way the rugs look because they look like something you would find in an old French farm house. However I am not sure how well they will hold up in the long run. The description on the website said they are very durable which is why I purchased them…..I guess only time will tell?!?!?! If you have small children or curious pets I don’t think these would be a good purchase.

*Edited to add: The rugs were purchased at: Soft Surroundings *

Have a great week my friends!
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Sunday, September 7, 2014

Peaceful Sunday……

 

Abandoned country church

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Heaven Sent
Love ruled the day when the angels came to meet
Sweeping them up and off of their feet
Neither of them knowing what the future would bring
Two hearts together and one diamond ring
Today it’s a promise, so sweet and so pure
Together forever, for love shall endure
A blessing from above, this story is told
A love to last a lifetime and a hand to hold
It was no accident that this came to be
Now you must realize that it really takes three
So, go hand and hand to a future unknown
Knowing that with the Lord, you will never be alone
With the angels still near and dear to the heart
This couple shall prosper and never grow apart
For it’s not always the eye that is the first to see
What really matters in life and what is meant to be
So remember that to love is time well spent
And what brought you two together was heaven sent

~Cheyenne Cole

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Friday, September 5, 2014

TGIF!!!!

 

A little eye candy to start your

weekend off right!

In no particular order of course…..

FleaingFrance.....be still my heart.....that sign!

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Sets of antlers are dsiplayed on the marbleised wall of the entrance hall

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Swedish Room1 Lars Sjöbergs The Swedish Room

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Antique chinoiserie secretary

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Have a great weekend my friends!!!

a` la prochaine…..

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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Words of wisdom….

 

So true

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Random snapshots…..

 

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Happy Wednesday!!!!!

Hope you are having a great week so far?

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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

 

Dressed to Shine IV by Lars van de Goor on 500px

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"If I Die Young"

If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in a river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
Uh oh, uh oh
Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh,
And life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no
Ain't even grey, but she buries her baby
The sharp knife of a short life, oh well
I've had just enough time
If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
The sharp knife of a short life, oh well
I've had just enough time
And I'll be wearing white, when I come into your kingdom
I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger,
I've never known the lovin' of a man
But it sure felt nice when he was holdin' my hand,
There's a boy here in town, says he'll love me forever,
Who would have thought forever could be severed by...
...the sharp knife of a short life, oh well?
I've had just enough time
So put on your best, boys, and I'll wear my pearls
What I never did is done
A penny for my thoughts, oh, no, I'll sell 'em for a dollar
They're worth so much more after I'm a goner
And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin'
Funny when you're dead how people start listenin'
If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
Uh oh (uh, oh)
The ballad of a dove (uh, oh)
Go with peace and love
Gather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocket
Save 'em for a time when you're really gonna need 'em, oh
The sharp knife of a short life, oh well
I've had just enough time
So put on your best, boys, and I'll wear my pearls.

 

I love you mom!

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