Christmas Gate

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi417r4dGE6bIV_9Mndyojg5oSD9v2qYMXtpgxrVxcfJ3G1yreAapIxzEPqkhMujuuHQDkbz8eOV_ibwyo3ss5fEaw5u2GawaHTJVUJ1PdxIgdfsiG5nXCBCKX0-p17BDkk7hiWbf4vphc/s1600/CIMG0224.jpgfront+gate+cute.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545386593022464338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi417r4dGE6bIV_9Mndyojg5oSD9v2qYMXtpgxrVxcfJ3G1yreAapIxzEPqkhMujuuHQDkbz8eOV_ibwyo3ss5fEaw5u2GawaHTJVUJ1PdxIgdfsiG5nXCBCKX0-p17BDkk7hiWbf4vphc/s400/CIMG0224.jpgfront+gate+cute.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"> Brrr....</span> it has been so cold here </div><div align="center">This weather has me in the <span style="font-size:180%;">Christ</span>mas spirit</div><div align="center">Thoughts of</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Hot Chocolate, Ice Skating, Mittens, Woolly Socks<br /></span></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2avkL4yEfvRWXXE_K6puRVGwYSs-vP4GQY1uEB7T3ZlUSEhJQcKAETkdt2HktJSEP_VZ9Rz34yvIF0wD9gHexs4DF0-_PBmNug9iarE7QZvZDHraLf-1YUFr7csgZMstVyfC9YLs1p_M/s1600/CIMG0227.jpggate.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545386467499619426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2avkL4yEfvRWXXE_K6puRVGwYSs-vP4GQY1uEB7T3ZlUSEhJQcKAETkdt2HktJSEP_VZ9Rz34yvIF0wD9gHexs4DF0-_PBmNug9iarE7QZvZDHraLf-1YUFr7csgZMstVyfC9YLs1p_M/s400/CIMG0227.jpggate.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I put the ice skates on the front gate this morning</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">♥</span></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Laq67taqWpVeZKZQUzrWzvCbUcGR8vJNJAb8Ycnz1HxMosxwYBIwB8k9ID2VadH4QIaotyl-vsXwltLlkKyZzkKoQY8riG8xT9C5ww48NW22vwDHB7xNHj88ta4cyAQ3Co8TahFcfLU/s1600/CIMG0225.jpgbig+front+gate.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545386294710850882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Laq67taqWpVeZKZQUzrWzvCbUcGR8vJNJAb8Ycnz1HxMosxwYBIwB8k9ID2VadH4QIaotyl-vsXwltLlkKyZzkKoQY8riG8xT9C5ww48NW22vwDHB7xNHj88ta4cyAQ3Co8TahFcfLU/s400/CIMG0225.jpgbig+front+gate.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Isn't it fun unpacking all of the decorations one by one<br />Love all the memories<br />Our daughter actually wore these ice skates and now they are a <span style="font-size:180%;">Christ</span>mas tradition<br />Love putting them on display each year<br />The skates are a "where is waldo" thing at our house<br />The ice skates were even on the mantel as my daughters stocking one year<br />Thank goodness Santa knew whose skates they were </p><p align="center">Where would you put the ice skates?<br /><br />I am having so much fun decorating It takes me so long because I have to reminisce with every ornament this could take all month LOL<br /><br />Happy Memories and Happy Tuesday<br /><br />Blessings<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>

Christmas Gate

Brrr.... it has been so cold here This weather has me in the Christmas spiritThoughts ofHot Chocolate, Ice Skating, Mittens, Woolly Socks I put the ice skates on the front gate this morning♥Isn't it fun unpacking all of the decorations one by oneLove all the memoriesOur daughter actually wore these…

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Mantel Monday

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhLT_sBeBaPOQ9HluJuORkQtj242y2B8mzXaIhZRqZ6hOE6UU7VkmkaojG9P91SP4tQ1ywD3UpG40l2TAlkGbvhyZI8Be3d-WMb6mYC1Q3met2yfpkRQAApD1fS26r8DYTHwcpz6aEv4/s1600/Fireplace-white-living-room-HTOURS0605-de-57446600mantel.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545014712808223986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhLT_sBeBaPOQ9HluJuORkQtj242y2B8mzXaIhZRqZ6hOE6UU7VkmkaojG9P91SP4tQ1ywD3UpG40l2TAlkGbvhyZI8Be3d-WMb6mYC1Q3met2yfpkRQAApD1fS26r8DYTHwcpz6aEv4/s400/Fireplace-white-living-room-HTOURS0605-de-57446600mantel.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 313px;" /></a><span style="font-size: 180%;">*Mantels*</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 180%;">Here are some</span> amazing fireplace <span style="font-size: 130%;">mantels</span></div><div align="center">The first one is my favorite it is <span style="font-size: 180%;">white and wonderful</span></div><div align="center">Love all of the details there are so many gorgeous things to look at</div><div align="center">Love the <span style="font-size: 130%;">mirrors</span>, the flowers the <span style="font-size: 130%;">enamelware</span> bucket </div><div align="center">even the white bucket with wood inside</div><div align="center">What fun to have a birdbath table too <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nsy9XEqowDWUPBVWPVAWa7TBz7DpInfz3QrQ_MO0ojrBLD-0nd7XYSmha6JB0k9_tDJ7jIYcIBc9a6D2QWZ_uh6WYZ3aNC2oP0ZWVn-BwpW2frfFqcsolf3Xi-FNBvfpj_QYuzU7gRc/s1600/Deck-the-Halls_slideshow_imagemantel.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545013192423728130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nsy9XEqowDWUPBVWPVAWa7TBz7DpInfz3QrQ_MO0ojrBLD-0nd7XYSmha6JB0k9_tDJ7jIYcIBc9a6D2QWZ_uh6WYZ3aNC2oP0ZWVn-BwpW2frfFqcsolf3Xi-FNBvfpj_QYuzU7gRc/s400/Deck-the-Halls_slideshow_imagemantel.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-size: 180%;">This mantel</span> is more traditional but still <span style="font-size: 130%;">beautiful</span></div><div align="center">Love the <span style="font-size: 130%;">french linen stockings</span> and the</div><div align="center">white paper whites with cranberries around the base </div><div align="center">this would smell wonderful too<br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXC9BOhGzTDwinNodJbc2HsGOffQ0GVcZ4eqziYPaCutBKO6BnCttdgw3fUWVd3B1jlqAg_d9-xizesKxPASpnKpsDdI-fLiXJo5eA9LMKAplJ3m1D4hFkLVYgiIJM58TJ-pIrhX3yw40/s1600/RMS-mysweetsavannah_chalkboard-holiday-mantel_s3x4_lg.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545011875964975266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXC9BOhGzTDwinNodJbc2HsGOffQ0GVcZ4eqziYPaCutBKO6BnCttdgw3fUWVd3B1jlqAg_d9-xizesKxPASpnKpsDdI-fLiXJo5eA9LMKAplJ3m1D4hFkLVYgiIJM58TJ-pIrhX3yw40/s400/RMS-mysweetsavannah_chalkboard-holiday-mantel_s3x4_lg.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>This is easy and such a great idea<br /><span style="font-size: 180%;">A Framed Chalk Board</span><br /><br /></div><div align="center">I have my tree branches and candle holders </div><div align="center">out working on my mantel design can't wait to</div><div align="center">show you how it turns out, I may have to throw in a chalk board too</div><div align="center">so many fabulous ideas</div><div align="center">Which one is your favorite?</div><div align="center">♥</div><div align="center"><br /> Blessings </div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size: 180%;">Pam<br /></span></div>

Mantel Monday

*Mantels*Here are some amazing fireplace mantelsThe first one is my favorite it is white and wonderfulLove all of the details there are so many gorgeous things to look atLove the mirrors, the flowers the enamelware bucket even the white bucket with wood insideWhat fun to have a birdbath table too Th…

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Christmas Tradition

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4SippziYr6CMouOkhZaGCQ7hdmF3UWeEUgO9Eyjz-MOjXF-qXnS9f1EGo7swABwXW1KsTa40Og6aZ4YNKj5MQOQlUtR7ZS0fOrF6kvIP9KKhrCDNR668xv9nqTMZ_SG0hC0AYdi2HSRA/s1600/4792778-rescaledpic-342x342candle+holder+xmas.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544301534054920594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4SippziYr6CMouOkhZaGCQ7hdmF3UWeEUgO9Eyjz-MOjXF-qXnS9f1EGo7swABwXW1KsTa40Og6aZ4YNKj5MQOQlUtR7ZS0fOrF6kvIP9KKhrCDNR668xv9nqTMZ_SG0hC0AYdi2HSRA/s400/4792778-rescaledpic-342x342candle+holder+xmas.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 342px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 342px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"> When our daughter</span> was a baby we lived next door</div><div align="center">to a Danish couple who introduced our Family to the Danish tradition of </div><div align="center">candles on the <span style="font-size:180%;">Christmas tree.</span></div><div align="center">On <span style="font-size:130%;">Christ</span>mas eve before <span style="font-size:130%;">Church </span>we were all invited</div><div align="center">to come and have glogg and apple cider and cookies galore</div><div align="center">and watch the</div><div align="center">lighting of the candles on the tree</div><div align="center">It was amazing how beautiful the tree was with all the candles lit </div><div align="center">( there was always a fire extinguisher handy just in case)</div><div align="center">It was fun to watch the faces of the children as the tree glowed and we all sang </div><div align="center">Silent Night<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9qNG_o1G_38pxHgqjHVp4elx4DoKCu_BbQYW8U7kr5IE7E_zYSr0mqiGkuvqju9TzzcRwDRmMjIiIxXny-NMIUg393XMzz0SJlCr9IEf2dV3q4x5qR0bcC3dTVcIrQbpT7KdZbJm2lU/s1600/il_570xN_190191870xmas+holder.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544301298940664802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9qNG_o1G_38pxHgqjHVp4elx4DoKCu_BbQYW8U7kr5IE7E_zYSr0mqiGkuvqju9TzzcRwDRmMjIiIxXny-NMIUg393XMzz0SJlCr9IEf2dV3q4x5qR0bcC3dTVcIrQbpT7KdZbJm2lU/s400/il_570xN_190191870xmas+holder.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>I started collecting the european candle holders and now </div><div align="center">I buy one every year to add to the collection </div><div align="center">We don't light the candles on our tree but we still put them on and remember the glow<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwlZue8-5HeETlI5A6PAOrTeVmAFRj5Qf-AnNUZzuK_rd7gN4HwefBt_kFU-0CN_AGjzfB4lljhzFuJCktg5XTldX7NVGqc9QdcqhI5xN9JHJT-mX1MlVDv8MvqSaDhCyWT9qe1fOY1is/s1600/Goldweightedcandles.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544299442193617666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwlZue8-5HeETlI5A6PAOrTeVmAFRj5Qf-AnNUZzuK_rd7gN4HwefBt_kFU-0CN_AGjzfB4lljhzFuJCktg5XTldX7NVGqc9QdcqhI5xN9JHJT-mX1MlVDv8MvqSaDhCyWT9qe1fOY1is/s400/Goldweightedcandles.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 298px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Some are new, some are old but they are special to me because of the memories<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbnvzwifQYptPiVwCXus1KIdZyFs_LpMljGc6HGWGtxCBhftZfXnEsCWeFXJxOR8WO46Gdv9ZvpkHizQvjP01z2y6RA7VSeuVuH-JkiOob6X8lmt9_4I_7yIBI2u5bBSjoLFrjsfViMo/s1600/4792778-rescaledpic-342x342candle+holder+xmas.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544299047416944642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbnvzwifQYptPiVwCXus1KIdZyFs_LpMljGc6HGWGtxCBhftZfXnEsCWeFXJxOR8WO46Gdv9ZvpkHizQvjP01z2y6RA7VSeuVuH-JkiOob6X8lmt9_4I_7yIBI2u5bBSjoLFrjsfViMo/s400/4792778-rescaledpic-342x342candle+holder+xmas.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 342px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 342px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Making memories and celebrating family traditions is what makes<br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Christ</span>mas so special<br />What are your family traditions?<br />♥ <span style="font-size:180%;">Christ</span>mas<br />Blessings<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>

Christmas Tradition

When our daughter was a baby we lived next doorto a Danish couple who introduced our Family to the Danish tradition of candles on the Christmas tree.On Christmas eve before Church we were all invitedto come and have glogg and apple cider and cookies galoreand watch thelighting of the candles on the…

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Painted White

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUWg9Rr7rH8A9oAnJOQRbG4Qdgl5P1nG5FqPYFI3OPOCyc8gX_P66LDTNjY5Ypi1qVVCpPDwvcSjdqWM_rie0D87WYJmQ5WICjBwAp5jxjxunMj67CS9P-0ybVj-SApTstdx7xeJLkTIs/s1600/CIMG0175.jpgwed+stand.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543917464723904002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUWg9Rr7rH8A9oAnJOQRbG4Qdgl5P1nG5FqPYFI3OPOCyc8gX_P66LDTNjY5Ypi1qVVCpPDwvcSjdqWM_rie0D87WYJmQ5WICjBwAp5jxjxunMj67CS9P-0ybVj-SApTstdx7xeJLkTIs/s400/CIMG0175.jpgwed+stand.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>No Black Friday for me</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">I finally made a decision</span></div><div align="center">and </div><div align="center">decided to paint the pink shelf white.</div><div align="center">I had been going back and forth for days </div><div align="center">Of coarse if you know me the odds of this shelf</div><div align="center">not being <span style="font-size:130%;">painted white</span> were slim to none</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmq38tiqKgKXGUS6hqpyzf_hYztpoF2YbKdM0ev5OYq9F_zbwLA0MQ-YfJjBC63m02s76PB0_HSEmrQwMSwD-5jlR7iruhWeHzFPXUYJNqwnOLvAw8XFiB6X5FB62ZmCuzljNLy7jMT-Y/s1600/CIMG0143.jpgpink+shelf3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543917345252915730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmq38tiqKgKXGUS6hqpyzf_hYztpoF2YbKdM0ev5OYq9F_zbwLA0MQ-YfJjBC63m02s76PB0_HSEmrQwMSwD-5jlR7iruhWeHzFPXUYJNqwnOLvAw8XFiB6X5FB62ZmCuzljNLy7jMT-Y/s400/CIMG0143.jpgpink+shelf3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> It was <span style="font-size:130%;">cute pink</span></p><p align="center">but</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">It is Classic White</span> </p><p align="center">♥</p><p align="center"></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJu9hf6JEweI2a5ewZq74eCiXPmrx6mPWoNo9a2fsdn9ud50y0UGHfyA2GzeoxldmV6GT9NuwN9xtaDg227g6h-JkaPdmwCrcwVwiesiDOinEHNweyadfGVXJnrOJ809Cqb7rniP8WdHw/s1600/CIMG0176.jpgwhite+wed.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543917222168857938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJu9hf6JEweI2a5ewZq74eCiXPmrx6mPWoNo9a2fsdn9ud50y0UGHfyA2GzeoxldmV6GT9NuwN9xtaDg227g6h-JkaPdmwCrcwVwiesiDOinEHNweyadfGVXJnrOJ809Cqb7rniP8WdHw/s400/CIMG0176.jpgwhite+wed.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center"></a>The caneing turned out <span style="font-size:130%;">beautiful </span></p><p align="center">I am so glad I painted it </p><p align="center">I am dangerous with a can of <span style="font-size:180%;">white spray paint</span> in my hands LOL</p><p align="center">Now to get the Christmas stuff down from the rafters</p><p align="center">I am giddy </p><p align="center">Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year</p><p align="center">Blessings</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p>

Painted White

No Black Friday for meI finally made a decisionand decided to paint the pink shelf white.I had been going back and forth for days Of coarse if you know me the odds of this shelfnot being painted white were slim to none It was cute pinkbutIt is Classic White ♥ The caneing turned out beautiful I am so…

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Thanksgiving Table

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9xrUCq0fpSN3SWSN182lXLDNc3g6hlXCtvSizM99MdbrD9v5ZUW2dIlF5_XqCN7AOwB5ku7l3DA79UX1ZXGTcmwCP7yXrfqnwHXqhXM8djCIItkIZbFnm6WgYltu3gtu7_G2mQ4AUt-y/s1600/CIMG0173.jpgorange+name.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542791292571273138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9xrUCq0fpSN3SWSN182lXLDNc3g6hlXCtvSizM99MdbrD9v5ZUW2dIlF5_XqCN7AOwB5ku7l3DA79UX1ZXGTcmwCP7yXrfqnwHXqhXM8djCIItkIZbFnm6WgYltu3gtu7_G2mQ4AUt-y/s400/CIMG0173.jpgorange+name.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I get so excited at Thanksgiving because I get to use all of my </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">White Ironstone</span> platters and dishes.</div><div align="center">Setting the table is so fun </div><div align="center">This year I have been trying to figure out</div><div align="center">the place cards.</div><div align="center">I came up with this simple idea </div><div align="center">♥<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKohKJYx9E1FSbjnXO4il5ZFrKgCagICboFfriFj3HIwcPDYg8HSnkqfe2h-CfxcztYdMZNT-_hO-Qy30Fhy2mR2j_mYvck0zsbMmJOVGLcmN5I2j5sctX4xhuCxyXb-9gi2Uf9v8vTVt/s1600/CIMG0176.jpgclose+up+orange.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542791148954391490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKohKJYx9E1FSbjnXO4il5ZFrKgCagICboFfriFj3HIwcPDYg8HSnkqfe2h-CfxcztYdMZNT-_hO-Qy30Fhy2mR2j_mYvck0zsbMmJOVGLcmN5I2j5sctX4xhuCxyXb-9gi2Uf9v8vTVt/s400/CIMG0176.jpgclose+up+orange.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>I used a tangerine, some florist wire (or a paper clip) and a tea light candle holder to set it in<br />Then a small tag for the name<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9jdpqFUCcnAvVoWNftjQAfnnIwUFFVGEwvGxwzXqfuKqCVvByWIcqPBu2J0R0guT7k4G5YwDGQnFI_3N22Yz5WRJzej6t1rBPjKuIQ6QFiNlkCriAetNs1izsn649Ibh9f62OeNsUZcVK/s1600/CIMG0177.jpgtg+orang.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542790984755259090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9jdpqFUCcnAvVoWNftjQAfnnIwUFFVGEwvGxwzXqfuKqCVvByWIcqPBu2J0R0guT7k4G5YwDGQnFI_3N22Yz5WRJzej6t1rBPjKuIQ6QFiNlkCriAetNs1izsn649Ibh9f62OeNsUZcVK/s400/CIMG0177.jpgtg+orang.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I tried it with an apple first but it did not fit in the candle holder and it looked<br />too much like Christmas.<br />We are getting excited to have Family and Friends over to celebrate.<br />Today our daughter comes home from college<br />and it will really begin to feel like <span style="font-size:130%;">Thanksgiving</span><br />So Much to be <span style="font-size:180%;">Grateful</span> For<br />Blessings<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam<br /></span></div>

Thanksgiving Table

I get so excited at Thanksgiving because I get to use all of my White Ironstone platters and dishes.Setting the table is so fun This year I have been trying to figure outthe place cards.I came up with this simple idea ♥I used a tangerine, some florist wire (or a paper clip) and a tea light candle h…

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Mantel Monday

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYyNalkXv_pSCymOqSe55T8eeSrBXP1eT6BwZl4daVn4nJanHi_MT6H3pEaG9pHyD704a65iEujtymBEURJjuv2ellYK60sT79GO-li_P0DuorOWLo7iasFVSN6Pns1Ch0REu3ZMkhlWhh/s1600/fireplace12_e_12b1081677c861aba22119b0d82ed5f2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542406743508200978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYyNalkXv_pSCymOqSe55T8eeSrBXP1eT6BwZl4daVn4nJanHi_MT6H3pEaG9pHyD704a65iEujtymBEURJjuv2ellYK60sT79GO-li_P0DuorOWLo7iasFVSN6Pns1Ch0REu3ZMkhlWhh/s400/fireplace12_e_12b1081677c861aba22119b0d82ed5f2.jpg" style="display: block; height: 306px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 306px;" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hi Everyone  </span><br /><div style="color: #f4cccc;">♥<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div></div><div align="center" style="color: #f4cccc;"><div style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This is</span> the picture I am using </div></div><div align="center">this year as inspiration for our mantel</div><br /><div align="center">below</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ8N9VJnHEPAm6qwbch4wQ9b0kTQzLtmeA-Ug-CiPRS-te_VUIWuvEsPi6r5YOv3OMqdfirVWx1uDTG85uqCVS1_pjJc3KDrStD_QMCYYgWqzR7yQV2GcPp3NTaXj-bV134mEMfVZebaWb/s1600/fireplace.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542405438776802354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ8N9VJnHEPAm6qwbch4wQ9b0kTQzLtmeA-Ug-CiPRS-te_VUIWuvEsPi6r5YOv3OMqdfirVWx1uDTG85uqCVS1_pjJc3KDrStD_QMCYYgWqzR7yQV2GcPp3NTaXj-bV134mEMfVZebaWb/s400/fireplace.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /><br /></a><br /><div align="center">I will start decorating my mantel after </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 180%;">Thanksgiving </span></div><div align="center">I am so anxious to get started and see how it turns out this year</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FpA3qZsQlVXCBbdn_jTgQNmZtlsbT_16iCD_Tqv6stT_CHVT4GXP-OTiSxuqCgNRMa0c7wkSwrz501JPHzm1jv-YVp7xqgUh8346HVs-Hnh7CZEkmVRo8J9ofv8lohyphenhyphen9v2XSZ0BDvfo7/s1600/c_hvitjul3mantel+country+living.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542403595883026066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FpA3qZsQlVXCBbdn_jTgQNmZtlsbT_16iCD_Tqv6stT_CHVT4GXP-OTiSxuqCgNRMa0c7wkSwrz501JPHzm1jv-YVp7xqgUh8346HVs-Hnh7CZEkmVRo8J9ofv8lohyphenhyphen9v2XSZ0BDvfo7/s400/c_hvitjul3mantel+country+living.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 288px;" /></a>I was sent this picture from a wonderful friend it is from the December</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">issue of</span> Country Living</span> magazine </div><br /><div align="center">I Love how clean and pretty it looks. </div><br /><div align="center">The stockings are wooden sock forms </div><br /><div align="center">(don't get them too close to the <span style="font-size: 130%;">fire</span>?)</div><br /><div align="center">I love the big wooden star and the PEACE letters</div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyuiF6PNjHoYU1yr4__kfGOnMIwg1p5IkxcUO72yigxqnO7_bP1LOlR0CzixAaaQBGXY45u3UpTUVRk7iEkVfiXYBtnsmus4DeJgi7o1tOccQ1Wqg47arC6wqJvm4Px7NPMaMRbvdY3TW/s1600/0110bradburn_07paint+color.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542403143907645202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyuiF6PNjHoYU1yr4__kfGOnMIwg1p5IkxcUO72yigxqnO7_bP1LOlR0CzixAaaQBGXY45u3UpTUVRk7iEkVfiXYBtnsmus4DeJgi7o1tOccQ1Wqg47arC6wqJvm4Px7NPMaMRbvdY3TW/s400/0110bradburn_07paint+color.jpg" style="display: block; height: 273px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Here is another amazing fireplace mantel I would love to decorate</div><br /><div align="center">Be sure and check out the amazing fireplaces and mantels at</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 180%;">My French Country Home</span> </div><div align="center">and <span style="font-size: 180%;">Camilla at Home</span></div><br /><div align="center">and a big thanks to all of you who joined in the fun this week</div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Are You getting Inspired to try something new?</div><br /><div align="center">Blessings</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 180%;">Pam </span></div>

Mantel Monday

Hi Everyone  ♥ This is the picture I am using this year as inspiration for our mantelbelowI will start decorating my mantel after Thanksgiving I am so anxious to get started and see how it turns out this yearI was sent this picture from a wonderful friend it is from the Decemberissue of Country Livi…

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Grateful Thanksgiving

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOn6SB4RS07RiqLfAxL6KZiCFmMx9ECCKX70doRdoDqXxSjz69INUUJ11Hxlr8JWX-agLA8WvIOhXMVo4LJkJY1KhYG_D9xGW8Jll-2IV0w33qv-9Is9ZZMw6Yr5pqxJz_NvplnVthL-Ch/s1600/CIMG0278.jpgfruit+pretty+both+handles.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541726162230098002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOn6SB4RS07RiqLfAxL6KZiCFmMx9ECCKX70doRdoDqXxSjz69INUUJ11Hxlr8JWX-agLA8WvIOhXMVo4LJkJY1KhYG_D9xGW8Jll-2IV0w33qv-9Is9ZZMw6Yr5pqxJz_NvplnVthL-Ch/s400/CIMG0278.jpgfruit+pretty+both+handles.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>♥</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Grateful Abundance </span></div><div align="center">a Home filled with Family, Friends </div><div align="center">delicious food and all of </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">God's</span> Blessings</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></div></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGWzuQvKUKvtcM7h_5UGcd-8oINAJ4e_RTmMUjh9U7F1o4aX6VvhtQa1bRkSXlucumQMbbLOwdcTLEchPUZBFekACBdtAb-ZgrNDYAUYKS2PMA4ykaFf2g-wxnMnaHA2oJM7LJSehE9_9c/s1600/CIMG0280.jpgclose+up+pretty.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541726050343248706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGWzuQvKUKvtcM7h_5UGcd-8oINAJ4e_RTmMUjh9U7F1o4aX6VvhtQa1bRkSXlucumQMbbLOwdcTLEchPUZBFekACBdtAb-ZgrNDYAUYKS2PMA4ykaFf2g-wxnMnaHA2oJM7LJSehE9_9c/s400/CIMG0280.jpgclose+up+pretty.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">When I spotted this amazing french enamelware bowl </div><div align="center">with handles on the sides at</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Magnolia Creek and Co Atelier</span> I knew it would be the perfect centerpiece</div><div align="center">for</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Thanksgiving<br /></span><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUzPHl9-PsWHOig9hADHv9siGNypqQK8QDEcl3lgSu8pqvNgRTTl6dukONVGXgKxonfnBgrbQCr8Lk4sSnsDZ-0JXkXCOzwPBnuJU2SpGLP-RNpqyoNp2m-VoLfJfvPgbCl7FI975zWzj/s1600/CIMG0284.jpgclose+up+abundance.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541723790846857506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUzPHl9-PsWHOig9hADHv9siGNypqQK8QDEcl3lgSu8pqvNgRTTl6dukONVGXgKxonfnBgrbQCr8Lk4sSnsDZ-0JXkXCOzwPBnuJU2SpGLP-RNpqyoNp2m-VoLfJfvPgbCl7FI975zWzj/s400/CIMG0284.jpgclose+up+abundance.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>It looks so pretty filled with fresh fruit</div><div align="center"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8k4RHVbXNcvHVCmF7WZplwqTOoi6Y2ooYc-L27gz92T4gqBWra74sWZkE5xfZCnlJ8fgYiPbSwjj_nHoW33bZIhIshmckq8FKi26IhfF8UJJFODXOM-K7fK5cXsABOx3G-zej6fePO-2d/s1600/kitchen+abundance.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541723474347631506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8k4RHVbXNcvHVCmF7WZplwqTOoi6Y2ooYc-L27gz92T4gqBWra74sWZkE5xfZCnlJ8fgYiPbSwjj_nHoW33bZIhIshmckq8FKi26IhfF8UJJFODXOM-K7fK5cXsABOx3G-zej6fePO-2d/s400/kitchen+abundance.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center"></a>Here is our kitchen in the before<span style="font-size:130%;"> Thanksgiving</span> mode</p><p align="center">in just a few days it will be bustling with excitement </p><p align="center">This is definitely the </p><p align="center">calm before the storm</p><p align="center"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlZMNQ6UJ_MZoOiHEJrezC2uITUiJy7y9MrsEIQ0nYVFg3dhH1lyVi-TwNs_kOrzkp45CoFR3ielZkjHnd9WTzCni9FSsTOORr2XwtJa02OP-wyMjZn6JJjRH5mMvMwKezV4m5EN1pcrl/s1600/CIMG0284.jpgclose+up+abundance.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541723329110517554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlZMNQ6UJ_MZoOiHEJrezC2uITUiJy7y9MrsEIQ0nYVFg3dhH1lyVi-TwNs_kOrzkp45CoFR3ielZkjHnd9WTzCni9FSsTOORr2XwtJa02OP-wyMjZn6JJjRH5mMvMwKezV4m5EN1pcrl/s400/CIMG0284.jpgclose+up+abundance.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> </p><p align="center"></a><br />So Much to be Grateful for</p><p align="center">Have a wonderful weekend</p><p align="center">I am resting up for the Big day ...</p><p align="center"></p><p align="center">Blessings</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam<br /></span><br /><br /><br /></p>

Grateful Thanksgiving

♥Grateful Abundance a Home filled with Family, Friends delicious food and all of God's BlessingsWhen I spotted this amazing french enamelware bowl with handles on the sides atMagnolia Creek and Co Atelier I knew it would be the perfect centerpieceforThanksgivingIt looks so pretty filled with fresh f…

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Mantel Monday

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2-1ALIEq_CJYCVIQ98feB7s7FXGCCkh8UbnOVPQR1URSbXJBY73-9WrkE_p8NGTonj8myuW7ZJp7s_UNR0iZxX-u9ddBkkVxdMKMN0KzSLumC1iDBlRpgF80y7XSPe2d-BQ58uZSvuhz/s1600/vintage-christmas-mantel-l.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541451117241038450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2-1ALIEq_CJYCVIQ98feB7s7FXGCCkh8UbnOVPQR1URSbXJBY73-9WrkE_p8NGTonj8myuW7ZJp7s_UNR0iZxX-u9ddBkkVxdMKMN0KzSLumC1iDBlRpgF80y7XSPe2d-BQ58uZSvuhz/s400/vintage-christmas-mantel-l.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 130%;">I love posting on</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 130%;">White Wednesday</span> and just recently discovered<br /><span style="font-size: 130%;">Feature Friday</span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 180%;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9SA5-qAGS2e3-nDbKL2SA93vc-gqGUNeb6jkh64e7fXIFPn8NUgl0dWEPXJaaJDchSsChCQdgFTY4fFQB9hwHGhDqRIjxjaDoAb5wv9z40T7ofoa0YnFXrousLgs-RUl5i0vppNWBT0I/s1600/christmas-fireplaces-1-l_coastal_living.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541441213128848882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9SA5-qAGS2e3-nDbKL2SA93vc-gqGUNeb6jkh64e7fXIFPn8NUgl0dWEPXJaaJDchSsChCQdgFTY4fFQB9hwHGhDqRIjxjaDoAb5wv9z40T7ofoa0YnFXrousLgs-RUl5i0vppNWBT0I/s400/christmas-fireplaces-1-l_coastal_living.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><br /><br /><br /></a><br /><div align="center">These 2 mantels are from coastal living and southern living magazine</div><div align="center">just a little inspiration...</div><div align="center">Happy Friday</div><div align="center">Blessings</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 180%;">Pam</span></div></div>

Mantel Monday

I love posting onWhite Wednesday and just recently discoveredFeature Friday These 2 mantels are from coastal living and southern living magazinejust a little inspiration...Happy FridayBlessingsPam…

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Wonderful White Wednesday

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFspfeXt6kIAZFaK_hN3C3NDw1N-e0Q43unr2NrPyGPF0Ep093hGvXUd9TcUdkto-VSYc1G3y4HvnazJujTFX3kkoUZLx73o0_as-Dysr-RVpK4YbOWIgUdahfzv_jfSeRWM9O4sbztvHk/s1600/White_Christmas_martha_stewart.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540361100893537250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFspfeXt6kIAZFaK_hN3C3NDw1N-e0Q43unr2NrPyGPF0Ep093hGvXUd9TcUdkto-VSYc1G3y4HvnazJujTFX3kkoUZLx73o0_as-Dysr-RVpK4YbOWIgUdahfzv_jfSeRWM9O4sbztvHk/s400/White_Christmas_martha_stewart.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 328px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas..</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Every where I go..</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Here is a picture</span> I cut out of an </div><br /><div align="center">old Martha Stewart Magazine and</div><br /><div align="center">put on my inspiration board </div><br /><div align="center">I would love to have MY front door look like this for </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Christ</span><span style="font-size:130%;">mas</span></div><br /><div align="center">I love the white urns and the </div><br /><div align="center">gorgeous green wreath.</div><br /><div align="center">Love the greenery above the front door and the pretty ribbon too.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NG7I-G4nWEeulVzWoel9OaREzucMUWtVeLow-tvG70Z49D1X3JKFuuyYxW1lfmAhAY2D3jLI3PTuqC6sEle4RiTLR-wQXRy8YBmgcG5FkdZzi8nnQikSgIwf6r0hpLzZ4_qatCPIuP6M/s1600/House+Photos+001.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540360810850985746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NG7I-G4nWEeulVzWoel9OaREzucMUWtVeLow-tvG70Z49D1X3JKFuuyYxW1lfmAhAY2D3jLI3PTuqC6sEle4RiTLR-wQXRy8YBmgcG5FkdZzi8nnQikSgIwf6r0hpLzZ4_qatCPIuP6M/s400/House+Photos+001.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><p align="center"></a><span style="font-size:180%;">Here is my front door</span></p><p align="center">♥</p><p align="center">I always put twinkle lights on the trees by the door </p><p align="center">and this weekend I will be painting the urns with some white paint</p><p align="center">They look just a little too... rusty</p><p align="center">I was trying to wait until after Thanksgiving to post this but I</p><p align="center">was just too excited to share this idea with you</p><p align="center">How are you decorating your front door this year?</p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ffcccc;"><span style="color:#666666;">*</span>Your Home is your Canvas, make it something beautiful</span><span style="color:#666666;">*</span></p><p align="center">I would love to see your ideas</p><p align="center">Have a wonderful Wednesday</p><p align="center">Blessings</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span></p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"></p>

Wonderful White Wednesday

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas..Every where I go..Here is a picture I cut out of an old Martha Stewart Magazine andput on my inspiration board I would love to have MY front door look like this for ChristmasI love the white urns and the gorgeous green wreath.Love the greenery above the fr…

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Thoughtful Gift

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86zM3pzwyBf8z5Iu0Icdsa0mkr7QyN6zpH7a7kjy_45BjZ-RK3aePtRoQn_lgW63-NIbnerLnJrQ68Bnby53vhXw9UAMHJZoq1XgS_6546vmnxRkGLdxiAMgkxQ_2OOxgdXohsNlrvyQi/s1600/CIMG0208.jpggift+1+pretty.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539808286401207346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86zM3pzwyBf8z5Iu0Icdsa0mkr7QyN6zpH7a7kjy_45BjZ-RK3aePtRoQn_lgW63-NIbnerLnJrQ68Bnby53vhXw9UAMHJZoq1XgS_6546vmnxRkGLdxiAMgkxQ_2OOxgdXohsNlrvyQi/s400/CIMG0208.jpggift+1+pretty.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;">Wow I can't believe</span> it is Monday already</div><div align="center">How was your weekend?</div><div align="center">It was a busy one for our Family filled </div><div align="center">with school activities and</div><div align="center">of coarse baseball</div><div align="center">I received the most wonderful unexpected gift that I <span style="font-size:130%;">adore</span></div><div align="center">It is <span style="font-size:180%;">White </span>has a <span style="font-size:180%;">Crown</span></div><div align="center">is a fabulous <span style="font-size:180%;">Canister </span></div><div align="center">look at the <span style="font-size:180%;">top </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">*so pretty*<br /></span></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8pPfQ1EX2Bwf9ztPysS4r8nt8FgZa_r-UnDH7Rg3eF84083nfG2BPpsAyuaIqrhkZaLYciBnb_S1JQk-UsDtoccnelpWGwCmuUpbXABhSI5f3oOKpmoCG0jnBMYhNJd6HBe04bKaYyEE2/s1600/CIMG0205.jpgclose+up+gift.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539808163276382210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8pPfQ1EX2Bwf9ztPysS4r8nt8FgZa_r-UnDH7Rg3eF84083nfG2BPpsAyuaIqrhkZaLYciBnb_S1JQk-UsDtoccnelpWGwCmuUpbXABhSI5f3oOKpmoCG0jnBMYhNJd6HBe04bKaYyEE2/s400/CIMG0205.jpgclose+up+gift.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;">A</span> <span style="font-size:180%;">sweet friend</span> handed this</div><div align="center">thoughtful gift to me filled with white roses!!!!</div><div align="center">It was so unexpected </div><div align="center">I love every little detail<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxDykrBN6IraVKx5hkCdl-OalJF-ZziHM6_uikqxdbQ1gZO6MOcjQrgCHmyC1ct0qUHq1OXmT9q5dTFNJ1LiZ9Yws9h-83E7MXhmqZD6fu_Yck_wBkvnbopbrENwn6fzNouyry0haUZyeG/s1600/CIMG0201.jpgribbon.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539807986441113426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxDykrBN6IraVKx5hkCdl-OalJF-ZziHM6_uikqxdbQ1gZO6MOcjQrgCHmyC1ct0qUHq1OXmT9q5dTFNJ1LiZ9Yws9h-83E7MXhmqZD6fu_Yck_wBkvnbopbrENwn6fzNouyry0haUZyeG/s400/CIMG0201.jpgribbon.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Tami said she saw this canister and thought of me</div><div align="center">What a thoughtful gift</div><div align="center">I am so grateful </div><div align="center">♥</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">It is so wonderful to give beautiful flowers but what a great </div><div align="center">idea to give them in a reusable</div><div align="center">container that can be used and adored after the flowers are gone</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center">I<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-TagmI2Lypcb0dcLWQYLaTnt5Y3sXQBaAe8e41YcG-hh700tQ_Exj8T5AKqDeE-mefqbtGPRkssZPCBwoVtWgAuMZrluaZOf03GupEbSTYM2t4NpI7Y8LNMDM8PA3ozYyPoboew2F2FKf/s1600/CIMG0200.jpgcrown+close+up.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539807847297885554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-TagmI2Lypcb0dcLWQYLaTnt5Y3sXQBaAe8e41YcG-hh700tQ_Exj8T5AKqDeE-mefqbtGPRkssZPCBwoVtWgAuMZrluaZOf03GupEbSTYM2t4NpI7Y8LNMDM8PA3ozYyPoboew2F2FKf/s400/CIMG0200.jpgcrown+close+up.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 308px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Love...♥</div><div align="center">I have a Grateful heart</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">This is a great time to let you all know that the votes are tallied and</div><div align="center">the <span style="font-size:180%;">White</span> header is the<span style="font-size:130%;"> winner</span></div><div align="center">Thank You all for voting</div><div align="center">it was so fun </div><div align="center">This will be a busy and fun filled week</div><div align="center">Getting ready for Thanksgiving</div><div align="center">I have so much to be grateful for</div><div align="center">Have a great Monday</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Blessings</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>

Thoughtful Gift

Wow I can't believe it is Monday alreadyHow was your weekend?It was a busy one for our Family filled with school activities andof coarse baseballI received the most wonderful unexpected gift that I adoreIt is White has a Crownis a fabulous Canister look at the top *so pretty*A sweet friend handed th…

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Little Luxuries

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktALGRZ3omUDmYQFFqexvJFMHrvcvg9KuEEXynZ9gIDDXaLsobw3DgChNuTqAZ8f1beww8mJiNfRc9bilbAjR1SwVjZxzi7wxi8SVir36XoNWZLyDaa2mu2Vn7wTVqL8Kp6W7oM93xsir/s1600/CIMG0209.jpgbox+open2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539097199998641746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktALGRZ3omUDmYQFFqexvJFMHrvcvg9KuEEXynZ9gIDDXaLsobw3DgChNuTqAZ8f1beww8mJiNfRc9bilbAjR1SwVjZxzi7wxi8SVir36XoNWZLyDaa2mu2Vn7wTVqL8Kp6W7oM93xsir/s400/CIMG0209.jpgbox+open2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;">I found this jewelry box</span> a few years ago </div><div align="center">and was so excited to bring it home and </div><div align="center">give it some love and attention. </div><br /><div align="center">It was very tarnished but still <span style="font-size:130%;">pretty</span>. </div><div align="center">I was in awe of all the</div><div align="center">details and design it had once I shined it up</div><div align="center">such a timeless beauty to it.</div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjVsRiuTdxvxgOndeE7ej7ugkg9aOqDDirxt4UbaBAAhD8LCYUW7V8gCVMvF9n8ovLmgAxPtHpIWYzevoBiz9z1pgOWUZuzfMRApjyrfoBts_zFG1uWfAwV-feVL863bbXA76YnoJ4vlBg/s1600/CIMG0210.jpgbox+open.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539096874527024130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjVsRiuTdxvxgOndeE7ej7ugkg9aOqDDirxt4UbaBAAhD8LCYUW7V8gCVMvF9n8ovLmgAxPtHpIWYzevoBiz9z1pgOWUZuzfMRApjyrfoBts_zFG1uWfAwV-feVL863bbXA76YnoJ4vlBg/s400/CIMG0210.jpgbox+open.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>It is fabulous with the top down but often</div><br /><div align="center">I like to leave the top open so I can see</div><br /><div align="center">what is inside too.<br /></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI_G-DzJV20e04TzArZaGAWGEzkBtkpKBi4gB6t4fbE7dA4wjRayIZkXIcj-sw2F7icqCzms06yWC8-tZga5mtfjUdZ4JhhbKHusUjI80PPXo86DbVUvuiCmnhWwTN8qD-vklEA_GsbNbb/s1600/CIMG0205.jpgbox+closed.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539096532529097138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI_G-DzJV20e04TzArZaGAWGEzkBtkpKBi4gB6t4fbE7dA4wjRayIZkXIcj-sw2F7icqCzms06yWC8-tZga5mtfjUdZ4JhhbKHusUjI80PPXo86DbVUvuiCmnhWwTN8qD-vklEA_GsbNbb/s400/CIMG0205.jpgbox+closed.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>It is a little luxury that I adore. You would not believe what I paid for it</p><p align="center">( it was in a junk box for $5 )and I remember wondering if I should buy it or not??</p><p align="center">Hope you home is filled with treasures that bring you Joy.</p><p align="center">Don't forget Sunday Nov 14th is</p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">*Magnolia Creek and Co Atelier and M.O.M.*</span></p><p align="center">open from 10 to 5 in Valley Center</p><p align="center"><a href="http://magnoliacreekandco.blogspot.com/">http://magnoliacreekandco.blogspot.com/</a></p><p align="center">Have a great weekend</p><p align="center">Blessings</p><p align="center">Pam</p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"><br /><br /><br /></p>

Little Luxuries

I found this jewelry box a few years ago and was so excited to bring it home and give it some love and attention. It was very tarnished but still pretty. I was in awe of all thedetails and design it had once I shined it upsuch a timeless beauty to it.It is fabulous with the top down but oftenI like …

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Childrens Chairs

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkbsc4ma-xvqxg2yDJb3HjcXPUAcn04yB-B60ITSmtY3KWjFefGOhFAkaJnjRYyRZkw1KWlcybC4_Gyw3HuEKZ3s5y2gSJefOHzwU16pkkk9IQeQSNOmUDvkvJ7mZ_Qw9AUiMil2B8uSWV/s1600/CIMG0200.jpgcute+green+chair.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538452274635658898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkbsc4ma-xvqxg2yDJb3HjcXPUAcn04yB-B60ITSmtY3KWjFefGOhFAkaJnjRYyRZkw1KWlcybC4_Gyw3HuEKZ3s5y2gSJefOHzwU16pkkk9IQeQSNOmUDvkvJ7mZ_Qw9AUiMil2B8uSWV/s400/CIMG0200.jpgcute+green+chair.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>I have 2 <span style="font-size:180%;">Wooden Children's chairs</span> that I adore. </div><br /><div align="center">They have been part of our home ever since my teenagers were little. </div><br /><div align="center">My daughter (now in college) colored for hours</div><br /><div align="center">at the coffee table sitting on this chair.</div><br /><div align="center">♥ </div><br /><div align="center">It is the most wonderful shade of green and I use it daily </div><div align="center">as </div><div align="center">a step stool</div><div align="center">and </div><div align="center">Now when friends and family come over and </div><p align="center"></p><p align="center">we play cards in the living room or we</p><p align="center">need extra chairs we still grab this old green and the blue chair below to sit on.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm_g3l8_z8p8Nl1nZGQWLs3OkNoOsEAtLceiTTZXKrewO8UzEygW4ja-voLG3s7JslV1RnA4UgxHKWxhdKRSzy7p7bum_je18uhPZ8sXezsZjLHYoRf0uVLQ16Dt8Kb0vYk6UcDViuRhw2/s1600/CIMG0203.jpgwith+baskets+blu+2.jpg"><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"></a><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">This Wooden Blue</span> chair was the one my son (now 16)</p><p align="center">used to sit at around the coffee table to eat, color or play cards </p><p align="center">It is the first chair I bought and I still love the color<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2mqdxuQTfkpDdQdbqxXwvPAeVHWCy6kLdegRGAHSkH1iZI3jStiwAog0f3MGoTmSSBInB1bABO3irMAs_XJOZrXzJ71TwXDIo07SWVdGo2AuwlrpaaKRT1ZFwj3cG4ySAgyAGRVc2fiw/s1600/CIMG0204.jpgblu+chair+no+basket.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538451751304173442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2mqdxuQTfkpDdQdbqxXwvPAeVHWCy6kLdegRGAHSkH1iZI3jStiwAog0f3MGoTmSSBInB1bABO3irMAs_XJOZrXzJ71TwXDIo07SWVdGo2AuwlrpaaKRT1ZFwj3cG4ySAgyAGRVc2fiw/s400/CIMG0204.jpgblu+chair+no+basket.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><p align="center"></a><span style="font-size:180%;">The Blue Chair</span> is in the dining room holding baskets but both chairs will get used this </p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Thanksgiving </span></p><p align="center">when we gather around the coffee table</p><p align="center">to watch football games </p><p align="center">and be closest to the artichoke dip !!</p><br /><p align="center">I love these chairs and the memories that go with them.</p><p align="center">I am getting excited for <span style="font-size:180%;">Thanksgiving</span></p><p align="center">Such a wonderful day to celebrate family, friends, food and all </p><p align="center">of <span style="font-size:180%;">God's Love</span>.</p><p align="center">Blessings</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span></p>

Childrens Chairs

I have 2 Wooden Children's chairs that I adore. They have been part of our home ever since my teenagers were little. My daughter (now in college) colored for hoursat the coffee table sitting on this chair.♥ It is the most wonderful shade of green and I use it daily as a step stooland Now when frien…

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White Wednesday Giveaway

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqOZPhKZBnEYmLHMLMgiQRBEYyWmo829tfJuSIKjoETaFcnzWi-SZDxxVz9cc38skxgqtsblVWgTLKgXbBK8QO_2drhOF2Wp20Oa72oLUQsYVwdXKLjkLg6NWj-feGquTk1zYmjQ14wPq/s1600/canvas_bag.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537959057981260418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqOZPhKZBnEYmLHMLMgiQRBEYyWmo829tfJuSIKjoETaFcnzWi-SZDxxVz9cc38skxgqtsblVWgTLKgXbBK8QO_2drhOF2Wp20Oa72oLUQsYVwdXKLjkLg6NWj-feGquTk1zYmjQ14wPq/s400/canvas_bag.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"> Here</span> is a great give</span> away at </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">The Adventures of Stig and Lolo</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.stiglo.blogspot.com/">http://www.stiglo.blogspot.com/</a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">THIS WONDERFUL CANVAS TOTE</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Lolo </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">I love it<br /></span></div><div align="center">But that's not all....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvw0Wik9fxoc0TJHrKq_OjpP4HGGukSYfP2pSCfEPeWJSAluB7n1sEgvdvzWrlF-KTI-vvN9xn3Wh0ExO9VjNlUPYGNY2A7dlX7vvxIAqvoATAu3-xdFXQVxeJo4l8vchKWgylGxOmSZhN/s1600/jeannecatalog.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537958706325298226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvw0Wik9fxoc0TJHrKq_OjpP4HGGukSYfP2pSCfEPeWJSAluB7n1sEgvdvzWrlF-KTI-vvN9xn3Wh0ExO9VjNlUPYGNY2A7dlX7vvxIAqvoATAu3-xdFXQVxeJo4l8vchKWgylGxOmSZhN/s400/jeannecatalog.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />She is also giving away a beautiful<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Jeanne d Arc</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">magazine</span><br /><br />Lolo's blog is funny and pretty too.<br /><br />Hurry the giveaway ends Nov 12th<br /><br />Have a great<br />White Wednesday<br />Blessings<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam<br /></span><br /><br /></div>

White Wednesday Giveaway

Here is a great give away at The Adventures of Stig and Lolohttp://www.stiglo.blogspot.com/THIS WONDERFUL CANVAS TOTELolo I love itBut that's not all....She is also giving away a beautifulJeanne d ArcmagazineLolo's blog is funny and pretty too.Hurry the giveaway ends Nov 12thHave a greatWhite Wedne…

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Boxwood

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi845pdFV9c9EGd-55fshUagjMK6ROGT51_RXntEJoGmA4N2OPp69OUJ_JrzPWcN4LEsmdHybrXcGLnYFyWhszAEO0XMFhb2S_tvSSWFYbx88HSQjk7W2Hf7-CHb1qkrWkSfX2hXhwz59Yy/s1600/scan-boxwood.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537601279573591186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi845pdFV9c9EGd-55fshUagjMK6ROGT51_RXntEJoGmA4N2OPp69OUJ_JrzPWcN4LEsmdHybrXcGLnYFyWhszAEO0XMFhb2S_tvSSWFYbx88HSQjk7W2Hf7-CHb1qkrWkSfX2hXhwz59Yy/s400/scan-boxwood.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 317px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Lately I have had</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Boxwood Fever</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Here are the symptoms in case you think you might have it too.</div><div align="center">You have this sudden urge to get in the car and drive to HOME DEPOT.</div><div align="center">You grab a cart and fill it to the brim with boxwood plants</div><div align="center">You drive home and begin planting boxwood and then </div><div align="center">You have a sudden urge to get in the car and the cycle repeats itself.</div><div align="center">Sound familiar?<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdMACDQupc4HWMs0d62e8P0MPtDt66O2giaGR1Id1BlLJd4iejAJpi1zPJQ24xYcRoVxLwrh-GavdWJJM1WlSrYBd4VO7MHQdsYHeFKVEYM4VJhelOaaT7gcyo7tqGHnf7J5DoQQ1UlM0/s1600/House_Photos_011.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537600931454874882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdMACDQupc4HWMs0d62e8P0MPtDt66O2giaGR1Id1BlLJd4iejAJpi1zPJQ24xYcRoVxLwrh-GavdWJJM1WlSrYBd4VO7MHQdsYHeFKVEYM4VJhelOaaT7gcyo7tqGHnf7J5DoQQ1UlM0/s400/House_Photos_011.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Our backyard has a great Boxwood border </div><div align="center">that really helps define the patio. </div><div align="center">I think this is where I caught the fever<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUduSsthwohoW1r4CXqfflKJhYXAX0njR_vakRIrrLIgkFrJBKhqwrp8F9Z02RpOwWANl7D2xDDvqKvj-O4lRZqnzE-wFoPqmnwP8ssfnQIbbhZDp-kX-3ahWP4Hs7Sbgm6pUnosWEoDS/s1600/ms_edible_garden_mg_0376_xl.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537600730040783298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUduSsthwohoW1r4CXqfflKJhYXAX0njR_vakRIrrLIgkFrJBKhqwrp8F9Z02RpOwWANl7D2xDDvqKvj-O4lRZqnzE-wFoPqmnwP8ssfnQIbbhZDp-kX-3ahWP4Hs7Sbgm6pUnosWEoDS/s400/ms_edible_garden_mg_0376_xl.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center"></a>I am in awe of this idea. </p><p align="center">Warning</p><p align="center">Boxwood Fever is highly contagious<br />♥<br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5rfQnrtmfFmiSAj5CeLx6apTGcorzPU8REivtp0PQz1KxMFQ6AFLhC7A8cVgYzOWbg0gh7m7izv5SUuPJNz9eTeJfQT1vMqUEmOrUzZx5SgTQsAsdgsI5luUkqwJlLVGH4FCRMOB7ByA/s1600/closeup_birdbath.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537600461622052242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5rfQnrtmfFmiSAj5CeLx6apTGcorzPU8REivtp0PQz1KxMFQ6AFLhC7A8cVgYzOWbg0gh7m7izv5SUuPJNz9eTeJfQT1vMqUEmOrUzZx5SgTQsAsdgsI5luUkqwJlLVGH4FCRMOB7ByA/s400/closeup_birdbath.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center"></a><br />This is our front yard birdbath with<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Boxwood</span><br />surrounding the base.<br /><br /><br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy1_HX4Y3mbiMZPrLC-J3Jjdhosn2i-k-rAhQ6qrBGigmvAersRVzTdHJis_Tt9AxIJ3e1-7QyoBXstPPgtfg3jagXQoTbZLx2VBZx3JHi8bPMpZ7MHjb89B3MOrkkvTR-PsdfltmqzMBg/s1600/boxwood_garden_010.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537600303920036178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy1_HX4Y3mbiMZPrLC-J3Jjdhosn2i-k-rAhQ6qrBGigmvAersRVzTdHJis_Tt9AxIJ3e1-7QyoBXstPPgtfg3jagXQoTbZLx2VBZx3JHi8bPMpZ7MHjb89B3MOrkkvTR-PsdfltmqzMBg/s400/boxwood_garden_010.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center"></a>Oh My...<br />This would look so cute in the side yard.. There are so many different ways to trim<br />boxwood.<br />I really like the rounded edges.<br /><br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Nhgpii-McXxDSQD5wWpz96ZxqVxLGgImiO0UcrBn_w49gULckn3vYo6qRbL9k_EpTZYy5ekiWnjP69ED1rCZ5rdZA6TTyfVMXGhmSFK8ppB2ePirZLn6jwUkcZqko1rbg4clV-IK0s5o/s1600/boxwood%252520wreath%25252022.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537600139247564946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Nhgpii-McXxDSQD5wWpz96ZxqVxLGgImiO0UcrBn_w49gULckn3vYo6qRbL9k_EpTZYy5ekiWnjP69ED1rCZ5rdZA6TTyfVMXGhmSFK8ppB2ePirZLn6jwUkcZqko1rbg4clV-IK0s5o/s400/boxwood%252520wreath%25252022.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 368px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center"></a>Here is the wreath I have on my inspiration board for Christmas.<br />I better get in the car and drive to.. well you know the rest.<br />I wonder if there is a cure?<br /><br />Hope you are having a wonderful morning<br /><br />Blessings<br />Pam<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>

Boxwood

Lately I have hadBoxwood FeverHere are the symptoms in case you think you might have it too.You have this sudden urge to get in the car and drive to HOME DEPOT.You grab a cart and fill it to the brim with boxwood plantsYou drive home and begin planting boxwood and then You have a sudden urge to get…

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♥PaperWhite Bulbs♥

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiskqME_wWokl6SD0ex7Z387H9ebns1h_xdhTTFDWVbRRtKJabT6sszPuU9G25w73LtJ_C1xbwcqH9FM9bHVLpFp9rW5GtpnCyrFges3WdX3ggaEosozOGoEKodaqVmdZMVyUNvYvGg3SZ/s1600/CIMG0007.jpgbulbs+4+pretty.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536490466114092002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiskqME_wWokl6SD0ex7Z387H9ebns1h_xdhTTFDWVbRRtKJabT6sszPuU9G25w73LtJ_C1xbwcqH9FM9bHVLpFp9rW5GtpnCyrFges3WdX3ggaEosozOGoEKodaqVmdZMVyUNvYvGg3SZ/s400/CIMG0007.jpgbulbs+4+pretty.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;">*Paper White Blossoms*</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Because of the Weather</span> here in Southern California, it was 90 degrees yesterday,</div><div align="center">my paperwhite bulbs are blooming really early </div><div align="center">They are <span style="font-size:130%;">beautiful blossoms </span></div><div align="center">It always feels like the holiday season with the amazing smell of paper whites. </div><br /><br /><div align="center">♥<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrk0Q2XHkLKjKgBdn-2AyD8T1uNPNHKXzXuDSiyY3gpFshoiIYkdglo_Ab7hQy4_fIw4J5NcVHsTTDfZsLWQstmUpOPKs7_WW8E3narf2JbR7omOi2MWD26CvFYUR1tfuXDducXYjaGeR1/s1600/bulbs3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536490330037806130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrk0Q2XHkLKjKgBdn-2AyD8T1uNPNHKXzXuDSiyY3gpFshoiIYkdglo_Ab7hQy4_fIw4J5NcVHsTTDfZsLWQstmUpOPKs7_WW8E3narf2JbR7omOi2MWD26CvFYUR1tfuXDducXYjaGeR1/s400/bulbs3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>It is so fun to plant the bulbs and watch everyday as the<span style="font-size:130%;"> blossoms</span></div><div align="center">start to appear and the <span style="font-size:130%;">flowers </span>begin to emerge.</div><div align="center">Then the <span style="font-size:180%;">glorious fragrance</span> that engulfs the entire home </div><div align="center">with natures beautiful perfume<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ICvTgZcXsXU_i9XLImR6eRS5nrbX6-RQNzNGfI_Wh9mkgsQpW28BOGJ-_AOLkrNGEzFP4Au5gxSxHjBibZ_-qEXULUITPVWtoBllUUlvnNejPrxYot5lnNJbav6AyODosyaCATrR4vaB/s1600/bulbs+2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536490140245434690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ICvTgZcXsXU_i9XLImR6eRS5nrbX6-RQNzNGfI_Wh9mkgsQpW28BOGJ-_AOLkrNGEzFP4Au5gxSxHjBibZ_-qEXULUITPVWtoBllUUlvnNejPrxYot5lnNJbav6AyODosyaCATrR4vaB/s400/bulbs+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>I always try to have at least one or two vases filled with <span style="font-size:130%;">bulbs</span> at </div><div align="center">different blooming stages by the front door</div><div align="center">so when guests walk in the first thing they see and smell are</div><div align="center">the glorious paperwhites.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">♥<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkRphAN88d1AGAvSfGV9qOrp-KGulFhxcvHI6RJDBxOAErlFDIQcwGxz-2EvztPDmzuiHL_iqMSksQput45lyJzFfJGZozXk-y32XcbzcvyLbK6h5TxhPyfeJTVCLLTVIfsK4RF3qklnyr/s1600/CIMG0014.jpgbulbs+1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536489908114201330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkRphAN88d1AGAvSfGV9qOrp-KGulFhxcvHI6RJDBxOAErlFDIQcwGxz-2EvztPDmzuiHL_iqMSksQput45lyJzFfJGZozXk-y32XcbzcvyLbK6h5TxhPyfeJTVCLLTVIfsK4RF3qklnyr/s400/CIMG0014.jpgbulbs+1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />This year the beauty has begun early </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">paper white bulbs</span> are so easy to grow</div><div align="center">to force them inside...</div><br /><div align="center">all you just need is</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">a vase about 3 to 4 inches tall</div><div align="center">3 to 4 bulbs for each vase</div><div align="center">stones or pebbles(you can use sand too)</div><div align="center">fill the vase halfway with the pebbles</div><br /><div align="center">tuck in the bulbs pointy side up</div><br /><div align="center">cover with more marbles or pebbles (small stones)</div><br /><div align="center">add water to the base of the bulb</div><br /><div align="center">keep in a shady spot until the roots start to appear then </div><br /><div align="center">move to a sunny spot when the bulb starts to sprout</div><div align="center">It is so fun </div><div align="center">and such a wonderful way to bring the outside indoors</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">The planted paperwhites make great gifts for the holidays </div><div align="center">so I am planting a few extra for friends.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">Hope you are having a wonderful weekend</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Blessings</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam<br /></span><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div>

♥PaperWhite Bulbs♥

*Paper White Blossoms*Because of the Weather here in Southern California, it was 90 degrees yesterday,my paperwhite bulbs are blooming really early They are beautiful blossoms It always feels like the holiday season with the amazing smell of paper whites. ♥It is so fun to plant the bulbs and watch e…

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