tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58815118203777043562024-03-18T02:47:52.719-07:00 Around the HousePhyllis @Around the Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881511820377704356.post-57335442391180960332017-08-04T10:45:00.000-07:002017-08-04T10:50:55.032-07:00Just checkingJust checking to see if I remember how to post....lolPhyllis @Around the Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881511820377704356.post-8386986393652700402014-10-07T22:26:00.000-07:002014-10-09T09:42:48.564-07:00SCARY HALLOWEEN TABLESCAPE BOO--BOO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Isn't it spooky and a little great when the colors of Halloween are the orange color everyone is after for their decor...who knew....<br />
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The special little touches on this table are the black onyx flatware from West Elm and the Black onyx stemware from Z Gallerie..I love both of them together, just so different....These two items can also be used in an elegant tablescape, maybe black and white and silver.....<br />
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I purchased the black chandys at Michaels a couple of years ago and<br />
still love them just as much....<br />
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Strangely still is the fact that the chargers are from the Dollar Tree last year and are plastic and I love them too...lol.they have skulls all around the edges...<br />
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The spider decal on the plate is three dementional and is from Michaels, love the clear ones that work so perfectly on white plates or clear glasses...so many creative things to do with these scary things...I see someone is waiting for dinner...<br />
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I don't think you can ever have enough spiders and mice, they are always around just being scary...and creepy.....<br />
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I sure wish I could find more of these wonderful pumpkin face wine glasses, aren't they just the cutest sweetest things ever, I love them too cause they match the table stocking legs lol<br />
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I think the legs need more stuffing, hard to crawl around the floor and get the perfect leg.....the skirt was a dress with a frilly bottom I just cup up and would you believe those are really real shoes, found them at the Goodwill for 2.99 couldn't pass them up knew there would be a witch lookin for these....<br />
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Welcome through the gates of creepy, come on in...ohhhhohhhhhhh<br />
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There is that Happy Halloween face again wishing you all a fun filled October and watch out for those witches and goblins and ghouls, they are everywhere...<br />
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Phyllis @Around the Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881511820377704356.post-59693391684089869642014-07-02T14:10:00.000-07:002014-07-07T20:24:28.741-07:00FORTH OF JULY TABLESCAPE WITH DESSERT FIRST<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is enough excitement on the forth of July without having to wait for dessert, so for this post we're gonna have the yummy dessert first...yay<br />
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Love these chargers they are from pier 1 made in Italy...they were 1.00 each at the GW...Forth of July tablescapes are fun with these cool dishes...<br />
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This was such a fun ice cream sunday to make for the shoot...had to figure out something that would not melt....ahhhh....Crisco...perfect, then I scooped it with the ice cream scooper, I did not have any choco syrup so I did find a chocolate pudding cup that had been in the frig for a couple of weeks, I just added a little hot water to make it more liquefied and poured it on and added my cherry....sooo sweet...lol<br />
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This dining area opens up to the living room, you remember there used to be a wall,sure is nicer with the wall down...<br />
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The red white and blue plates are also from the GW...I think they were originally a give away at a store in Texas, how did they get to Ca....lol...love them and they are not plastic...the bowls are from Marshals many years ago.....<br />
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It was very hard to shuffle through the pictures and decide which ones to cut out, so I didn't...you'll just have to bear with me and we will get through this together...<br />
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After all how could I cut this perfect picture, gotta love it...<br />
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Flatware is from Target or Ross, not sure which, purchased a few years ago.<br />
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love the squiggley lines on my flag boat, there is no guessing that this was done by freehand just the way we like it.....<br />
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My row boat looks so cute with the sandwiches.....lol<br />
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The napkin rings are from a thrift store purchase many years ago...<br />
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These napkins are some of my favorite, they are from Pottery Barn on Sale and all the stars are embroidered on and look and feel wonderful...the materal and size is of the highest quality...love them..I am sure you recognize them from previous posts and I am sure I will continue to use these pretty little things..<br />
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I do love all the stars everywhere...<br />
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After the ice cream I could sure use a Margarita...yummy<br />
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Sometimes after the forth is a great time to pick up one or two red and white and blue things to put away for the next celebrate America day...it's always more fun if you have a new addition to the flag family....<br />
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Hard to believe no new purchases occurred in the making of this tablescape....lol<br />
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You can almost taste this .....<br />
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I think uncle sam is distributing the flags....<br />
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The star glasses are also from the GW and were .50 each, so sweet the size...<br />
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Notice the wonderful boat, I found it at the GW last week, it is actually a wall hanging and was green and brown and also has two rows, I washed it and dried in the sun and gave it a little American make over design...<br />
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You've gotta love the wonderful sandwiches, they are from my faux food collection and makes it so eash to take pictures...love the lettuce and tomato tucked inside....<br />
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The wonderful star pillows are very inexpensive and found at Ross, every now and then when I find something with flag colors I pick it up...they sure come in handy for the three holidays we use these colors...<br />
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yay for the flag...................<br />
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The little man is riding around in the little car checking out the table...lol<br />
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The little ice cream spoons are from William Sonoma and were purchased 2 years ago...<br />
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Its Springtime, and that always means spring cleaning and reorganizing...I thought the bedroom needed a little freshening...I was surprised how fast it all went...I chose not to paint for now, just some new bedding, a new throw and I changed out the end tables, click on the link below and you will see the room before when I did a little make over...wow can you believe it has been that long...</div>
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The old shades no longer worked, I purchased these at Lowes and Mr. S. did the rest....We love the new bed tables...can you believe they were 7.00 each at the Goodwill, who would have thought....they use to be pine with wooden knobs, but I loved the size and all the drawers...<br />
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My daughter Gina took them home and sanded them down and professionally sprayed and then waxed them...she changed the knobs and brought them back...they fit so perfectly beside the bed...she is so talented, I love how they turned out...you'll remember one side of the bed had a table with a white cloth on top...difficult to keep clean...<br />
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We all know she is not suppose to be here...what can you do...<br />
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I think she likes to see herself in the mirror and at the same time be able to see outside...I have had the two large pictures over the bed for years...they are from Pottery Barn, I love them because they have a wooden back to change out the prints with what ever you like, could be material, wrapping material, special photos...I selected these two coral prints to coordinate with the room....<br />
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The bedding as well as the throw are from Home Goods...the two round mirrors on the wall are also from Home goods...</div>
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You can see where the painter has not finished the painting and cleaning the paint off the windows...ugh</div>
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You can see I kept a few of the aqua elements like a couple of pillows and a throw and of course the lovely little covered dish that was my moms...it is in the perfect place to drop off a pair of earrings...it has a seashell design all over it...so sweet...<br />
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Have a seat and take it easy..... </div>
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Cozy window reading seat, perfect for an afternoon get away.....<br />
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You've gotta love this fluffy coral throw, it is the softest most lush one I have, another Home Goods purchase.......<br />
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I have added some coral and aqua towels to the master bath to just coordinate with the bedroom, an easy fix...<br />
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Just some simple touches make all the difference for a fresh spring look....<br />
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Nothing better then starting the day off in a freshened up bathroom...<br />
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Thank you for visiting around the house, I love having you stop in and hope you will leave me a comment and let me know how what you think...Phyllis @Around the Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881511820377704356.post-45377455911253047492014-03-11T15:55:00.000-07:002014-03-11T16:24:32.573-07:00MY PRETTY PRETTY NEW APRON<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What a fun surprise,I love the pretty new apron I won in a drawing...<br />
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Susan from <a href="http://mymothersapronstrings.blogspot.com/">mymothersapronstrings</a> drew my name and I am so happy she did, I couldn't wait to show you this beautiful apron she made. Can you believe the incredible colors...so pretty....<br />
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I love the way the pocket and the top of the apron fold down exposing the beautiful raspberry color<br />
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Doesn't it just shout spring is coming....I love the colors and all the pretty flowers...wonder how she knew I would adore this pattern....<br />
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The Zinnia's just pop off the fabric....<br />
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I love the clever way Susan has used the fabric, she is so talented, make sure you stop over and visit her wonderful blog, she is an amazing chef as well as the most creative seamstress....<br />
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This is the lovely three dimensional card she sent with the pretty apron.....<br />
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Phyllis @Around the Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881511820377704356.post-6211013379953482952014-02-23T00:03:00.000-08:002014-04-07T23:07:39.420-07:00HOME GOODS SHOPPING WITH MR. S.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ahhh Home Goods shopping, you would think I had stock in this company or something or I get a huge pay day for advertising, I wish..We need to find a new comforter set for our bed and I found one I liked here, so I thought Mr. S. should get a look at it...I know he will like it, but it is always nice to ask...<br />
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wow ..had to stop and get a look at the beautiful dishes, pretty and springy...<br />
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Just look at these colors....yummy huh<br />
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What a beautiful platter, ...<br />
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Don't you just love the pretty strawberry dishes, how fun to have those around the kitchen for the summer...</div>
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These strawberry baskets with the big red bows are too cute, wouldn't they be perfect for a tablescape and one on each place setting full of big fat strawberries.....</div>
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Oh what a pretty color of coral, I love the soft spring look....I think this is the one...</div>
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The Master bedroom is a pale beige color and there is a few aqua things there which will go nicely with this pretty coral...we won't be buying all the pillows, just the three large and the one coral one in the center......<br />
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Look at the sweet little rabbits out for the season, love them mixed with the pigs...<br />
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Ohh there is that rooster again, looks like some salt and pepper little ones, these pictures are with my phone, I have to tell you in person they are spectacular..<br />
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These Lenox cups and plates are so clean and pretty, love the color, such a different green....I can see it on the patio table with a beautiful green salad with fresh strawberries and sliced almonds on top....is it lunch time? Maybe for breakfast with a warm chocolate chip croissant and a hot cup of coffee....yummy<br />
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Is this throw the perfect color to go with the bedroom set...I think so..it will be a nice addition thrown over the back of the chair...<br />
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Ohhhh look at the cute little Easter things that are out now....love this sweet little tray with the eggs and basket....soooo cute...<br />
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This is a delightful design in pink yellow and blue, below a couple of pictures see how they have the cups that match the tray and egg holder.....<br />
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How about a carrot cup, love the colors on the inside, some of them have bunnys on the outside....<br />
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Oh don't you just love the little bunny cups with the pink inside....</div>
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Ahhh here are those cups that go with those bunny platters....too sweet..<br />
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Did you say you needed some pillows, this is just one row, can you believe the colors, this is the orange and earth tone row, I loved the yellow row and the blue and white row was so full of the newest patterns...<br />
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Oh no there is Mr. S. giving us a wave...he does like the new pattern and he is so patient....<br />
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Hi there sweetie, almost ready, just a few more minutes down a couple more isles.... </div>
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Oh no, he is beginning to get into the decorations, oh no he is playing with the masks.,,,<br />
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Love all the pretty blue and nautical accents, they do look wonderful paired with coral, great idea..<br />
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Ahhhh a crunchy tempura shrimp California roll, this is gonna make Mr. S. very happy, he has been such a sport, this is just the ticket to put a smile on his face....<br />
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Yes this has been the perfect treat...can you tell he is enjoying every bite... </div>
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I'm sure he will be able to finish this off in no time at all....shopping can be tiring, don't ya know...<br />
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Yep, he is a happy guy again...I think he is ready for a nap now...<br />
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Nothing says Valentines Day more then hearts and chocolate dipped strawberries....<br />
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Not these exactly, because they are some of my faux food.....Mr. S. keeps eyeing them even though he knows they are not real...<br />
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I love these faux strawberries and cupcakes...Think I will make some Valentine strawberries...<br />
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One of the reasons I love faux food is for their decorative value after the real thing is eaten...lets face it we all can't eat enough to keep these pretty plates looking full...these simple items I have used today just say Valentines Day.....so for everyday use, these can be an easy and economical way for you to add just a touch of Happy for the month of February....and sometimes thats all you need to make your home say" Happy Easter", or "Your my Valentine" or even "Yay spring is here..".<br />
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Love useing some of my pretty cake stands and pie plates and decorative dishes to present the food...I mean if you wait for a special occasion to bring out your wonderful silver or crystal...they don't get a chance to be on stage much....<br />
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I sure have gotten a lot of use out of this ebay tea set...so many compliments...I think for Easter I will to incorporate a few eggs and bunnies....lol<br />
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Since this is a coffee and tea set, it reminds me of a special birthday gift a friend of mine received, it was a special tea that when you added the hot water it turned into a special flower right before your eyes....sooo pretty...I found this link..<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_EqWOdyjy0">TEA</a> you all are probably very familiar with this flowering tea, I will have to give it a try...I think I will need a glass mug so I can see the total flowering, can't wait to try, I see they have a nice variety on Amazon too....<br />
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I think I purchased the plain strawberries from the GW for 2.99 for about 15....<br />
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Hobby Lobby has a few cupcakes and pretty little food things...<br />
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Couldn't you just stick your finger in the whip cream...<br />
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yummmm<br />
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Oh go ahead and have a berry, (just make sure you don't eat it) lol<br />
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I received my copy of this intriguing new cookbook a few weeks ago and I am so excited to start trying out some of the great looking recipes. I have tried some of her recipes in the past, so I know these will be wonderful....<br />
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As you all probably know I have been having some back problems, with a pinched nerve or some such thing that required an epidural to help with the pain and the inflamation in that area, not sure it has helped, we shall see, so I did not get a chance to make some of the delicious picks, soon though...anyway back to this fun book...it is such a clever idea, all the ingredients you can get at Trader Joe's (hope you all have one) if you don't have that store in your area... you will find most ingredients at a regular supermarket....<br />
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I am sure you are all familiar with Komili Nunna, she has a blog (yes she is one of us) it is <a href="http://komalinunna.blogspot.com/">komalinunna.blogspot.com</a> and it is Entertaining from an Ethnic Indian Kitchen...she is pretty too, I am gonna give you a bigger picture of her....in her hottest new cookbook...<br />
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I told you she was pretty....I have picked out things I will be trying when my back is better, I do need to add a couple of her coffee recipes , they look delightful...<br />
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This first pick is Roasted Brussel Sprouts, with curry and lime and chile mixed nuts, yummy...<br />
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Don't these mini turkey burgers look delish, they have ginger, cilantro and a big slice of red onion...they had me with the red onion....Oh by the way, the coffee she makes is called Coffee Blast, it has ice cream, espresso coffee Kahlua Midnight Moo chocolate syrup and milk...are you just dying, I can taste it now....<br />
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These are Turkey Kofta Curry...I love the thought of turkey meatballs...they look so fresh, you gotta love comfort food...When you pop over to see Komali you will see some beautiful entertaining ideas and some unique ways of presenting great fresh healthy indian dishes...<br />
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Strawberry Chutney...this is something I may have to make a few jars of, maybe for friends and family that drop by.....so different<br />
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She had me at the word tart, this berry tart will be a wonderful addition to my recipes for the summertime..........I don't want to leave the impression I am completely laid up, it's just painful to stand for periods of time...so when I am completely back to normal (if there is ever such a thing) I will be up to my regular "getting into everything" kind of life ...until then ... thankfully I had my daughter help out with the Valentine Day tablescape...I kept telling her I have to do a post or my friends and fellow bloggers will think I have disappeared, you can only leave up the Christmas pictures for so long...lol<br />
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I Hope you have enjoyed some of the really unique items I picked ..pop over to see Komali, one of our fellow blogger authors...maybe I should write a book....just kidding<br />
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I have a pair of these pretty pink lamps,....I think they are called Fenton thumbprint lamps...They belonged to my mom, she passed away a few years ago and they came to me.. I can remember these lamps were always on her fireplace mantle, one on each end... When you turn them on ...wow...everyone looks so pretty in pink light..it makes you want to create a whole room in pink...<br />
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The cream colored eyelet napkins are from Pier 1 and are about a year old, I love to pair them up with with bright colors...<br />
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I love to use the faux food in the tablescapes, especially the chocolate dipped berries...<br />
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So sweet the little Valentine plates...<br />
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I need to have the lamps rewired at the lamp store, there should be a light that goes on in the middle globe, just not sure how to make that turn on...I am afraid of breaking the glass, so I think I will let the lamp man take care of that....until then I thought they would be perfect for a little Valentine fun....</div>
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Of course if you are a follower of this blog you remember the coffee tea set....it is so fun to use in the photos...I mean really, what doesn't look good with silver...in some of the pictures I changed the smaller plates with some sweet heart plates, seems everything goes with pink and red...</div>
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The pretty red stem glasses are Lenox , the napkins are the only thing I purchased new this year...loved the little heart checks...they were at TJMaxx..</div>
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I love the little Valentine plates, so sweet...I saw them I think last year on Betweennapsontheporch.net, Susan's friend Marie had them at her house and I just adored them...I found them on Ebay for 2.25 each, what a deal, when I first looked it was 4 plates for 40.00...but after Valentines Day, there they were, what a deal...sure does remind you of the Valentine card exchange at school, what ever happened to that....<br />
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wow, now that is a closeup...<br />
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The chargers are from the Maryland Company...purchased about 2 years ago...</div>
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The lamp glass does look like big thumbprints, don't you think? Such a clever name...I know the lamp design doesn't quite go with the decor in my house, but they sure fun on this Valentine's Day...I may just bring them out more often...<br />
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I know it is still light out but I couldn't wait to take some pictures of the table with the lamps on and off...I have never been good at evening pictures, you know it always looks like someone turned off the lights...I do need to turn the Pretty Pink Lamps..<br />
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I think sometime I might just take the top globes off and use them as covers for votive candles on an intimate little romantic tablescape, wow wouldn't that be a glowing pink table....<br />
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Thank you to Marie and Susan for the great inspiration of the Valentine Card plates...<br />
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I have used that faux strawberry cake in so many posts...it has held up over the years......<br />
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A little Christmas tour of the living room and dining area, pretty much already for the Holidays...<br />
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It's amazing what a few touches of red will do, it sure adds some festive feelings in this room....<br />
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Now just getting those gifts wrapped and we will be ready to go...easier said then done...I think I will do my usual and put them in bags and decorate the bags...it works pretty well, so if lets say you got susie a sweater and perfume and a scarf, all that goes into a bag just for her instead of three individual bags or boxes...this is so helpful when we all get together to open presents on Christmas eve we are not crowded out of the room by all the presents, everyone looks forward to their bag...<br />
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Thought I would show you my newest purchase of this large champagne chilling bucket, it has poinsettias in it now, but I adore it, from home goods...I think I could chill 3 or 4 bottles in there at the same time...<br />
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You probably have guessed why this is called Red and white Christmas 2013...I do love the red added to all the white I had for 2012<br />
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The white owls add to the wonderland feeling and the red, just the pop we needed...<br />
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Mr. Owl looks like he is gonna jump off of the tree...the small red balls are from Michaels and I used my white glass paint pen and painted circles on them, I think they stand out more and it's a fun project to do in front of the tv....<br />
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Owls everywhere and they especially seem to like to stay in the tree, must be cause it is warm...lol...the red sprigs are from Michaels and were on sale for 59 cents each, what a deal and what a huge impact they make, almost like under the sea type of feel...<br />
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The tall house on the buffet is from a wholesale house and I added the white owls...<br />
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I am keeping this one contained, he looks too big to let loose...<br />
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I love the white fluffy stockings, they are from TJ Maxx and I have had for a couple of years...Still haven't had the white slipcovers made for the two green chairs yet..oh well<br />
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Tina is wondering what all the fuss is about, she is not too fond of this room since she is not allowed on the furniture, she just seems to pass through now...love that<br />
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You will remember the post before this one, the tea set I was going to paint, it looks so pretty with the red dishes..so sparkly<br />
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The table runner is a gift from my friend Mary a few years ago, Mary is at <a href="http://mydogsmygardenandmary.blogspot.com/">mydogsmygardenandmary.blogspot.com</a><br />
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It looks pretty with the Poinsettia plates...<br />
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And of course the Lenox dishes look good with anything..<br />
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Phyllis @Around the Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881511820377704356.post-16154031408731532222013-12-03T23:35:00.002-08:002013-12-03T23:45:30.179-08:00MACKENZIE CHILDS WANNA BE SILVER COFFEE TEA SET
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Well, you will all remember me looking for a silver tea service that I could paint like Mackenzie Childs....I bid on this large set on ebay, coffee tea creamer and sugar and would you believe even a beautiful tray...black and tarnished but beautiful never the less...<br />
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You will remember the little creamer I painted that gave me the bug to paint a tea set...<br />
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My bid of 22.00 won on Ebay and 20.00 for shipping...I knew it would be black and ugly and tarnished, so it would be my first paint project.,....I also knew much of the silver would be worn off and it would be the perfect paint project with the cool grooves that run from top to bottom, so easy for some guide lines....I loved this little set below and thought it was so sweet, it was my inspiration..<br />
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This is what I was going for when I bid on the tea set...I was so excited for mine to arrive...<br />
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This is the tray, I started cleaning the center, it was very heavy and very black, but what I noticed as I was cleaning the tray was it was so beautiful and in such great shape...</div>
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Well as you can see, I cleaned and cleaned and it was getting more and more beautiful...<br />
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I kept thinking, well the next piece will be damaged, and the silver worn off....wrong..<br />
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I knew from the Ebay seller that it was a wm Rogers silverplate and he said he did not know the age, just that it had been his grandmothers and that it was over 70 years old but he did not know how old....I have no idea of the value of it, just know it looks pretty on my table...<br />
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Since I was going to paint it anyway, I already expected it to be well worn and probably a little damaged....wrong<br />
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What I did not expect was it to be so stunning and in near perfect condition...It is very heavy and I know he spent much more on the shipping then he charged me....<br />
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Do you see those ridges, that was what grabbed my attention for my paint project...<br />
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My last thought was "well the tray probably does not match the set" wrong, the tray is the tray that goes with the set...yay<br />
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Soooo I have decided not to paint this beautiful set, I just could not do it...way to pretty and I did not want to make a project out of this...what would you do? Paint or not paint? I think I might clean it once again with tarnix, then wash with warm soap and water, dry and maybe use carnuba wax to keep it from tarnishing, I am not sure though, I will have to do some more research on how to keep it out to see and keep the tarnish down....maybe someone out there knows?<br />
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Thank you for stopping in for a visit. Let me know what you think of the coffee tea set...Please leave a comment, I have to get this Christmas decorating done, I am so behind....<br />
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Phyllis @Around the Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881511820377704356.post-81488659618256619502013-11-23T11:21:00.001-08:002013-11-25T10:37:46.079-08:00MY MACKENZIE CHILDS KNOCK OFF PAINTING<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiplk-GGpcOi9Kf0A3VoQoCko6qysJc7BE9KmGrcZClCITknDnoTjKcFpOURGWviDBWLycxCOC0pnOyOUb0CmJOhBKdl1E_ylfxadRhImkwZpJp7gNm2SMOQua4Z05UtCOpJ4Ve0m7MOEtZ/s1600/DSC_0006.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiplk-GGpcOi9Kf0A3VoQoCko6qysJc7BE9KmGrcZClCITknDnoTjKcFpOURGWviDBWLycxCOC0pnOyOUb0CmJOhBKdl1E_ylfxadRhImkwZpJp7gNm2SMOQua4Z05UtCOpJ4Ve0m7MOEtZ/s640/DSC_0006.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
Isn't she just a little beauty....I am such a fan of Mackenzie Childs, I thought I would try and duplicate their design on this little old creamer I had in the cupboard...of course it isn't perfect but it was a lot of fun and felt creative...<br />
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This is how the cute little creamer started out...a little white creamer with some detail...and some crazing, but a cutie never the less...<br />
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I think the tip I would give you is after you wash and dry the item to be painted to make sure your project is very clean for the paint to adhere, be careful not to handle it too much with your bare hands as your painting it because the oils off your hands make the paint hard to stick on the surface. I made this mistake so I had to reapply more paint and it made the surface a little rougher...<br />
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You can see the glass paint pens from Michaels on the table, although I did like them, I think I would like to try painting something with a small brush and not the pen....<br />
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I think using a brush would make the surface smoother and would not require you to reapply more paint...<br />
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I looked over Mackenzie Child's web sight and got so many great creative ideas...especially for candle holders. This is a picture of the painting of an old silverplate tea set. So many of the blogs I have found on line and Pinterest...Isn't this just so cute from <a href="http://foreverdecorating.blogspot.com/2013/04/mackenzie-childs-style-painted-pieces.html">http://foreverdecorating.blogspot.com/2013/04/mackenzie-childs-style-painted-pieces.html</a> if you search her web sight you will find this set and even more...Doesn't this look like the funest thing to paint...I adore how she did the lid and left some other areas silver...I'm gonna paint the tip on the lid red like Mackenzie does....what do you think? First I have to find a little tea set....lol<br />
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I did find what looks like a cute large older tea set from ebay for 22.00...tray and all, I cant wait till it arrives, I think it will be the perfect candidate for this fun project...I did have a couple of these sets around, over the years as we are thinning out things, they were thinned, sure wish I had kept...<br />
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I will find a place for this little sweetie in my cupboard...although I don't think Mackenzie Childs has anything to worry about, it was a lot of fun and helped fill that need to create, just for awhile though.....Another lady that does a wonderful job of painting and transforming is <a href="http://ppandorasbox.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-touch-of-mackenzie-childs-checks.html">http://ppandorasbox.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-touch-of-Mackenzie-childs-checks.html</a> she has so many creative projects that are so fun and professional, I love this blog. I am not sure I could keep up with her.....<br />
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I think I might just paint a plate or a candle stick, that would be fun ...Oh no I have fallen hard for the Courtly Check .....</div>
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So many cute things you can paint like the checks or use your own imagination...<br />
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This was such a fun project, a cool thing to do when I watch tv in the evening...
Thanks for stopping by I love it when you leave a comment and let me know what you think...Mackenzie Childs knock off painting is so addicting...rest assured she has nothing to worry about in me taking over her business...lol <br />
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Phyllis @Around the Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881511820377704356.post-3358636997500359082013-11-10T23:09:00.001-08:002018-02-25T17:59:43.931-08:00PLAYING WITH THE ROSES<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbfMxPh85GySglGM_csAPteQ6OruJkg7wDVurnGIfQFswXaw8Buoa3TN1OSZ4bRl6m11Nng4kP7rL9NQsUgCJCVRjjDLy8R_4ooU9WuzAHDTtqQB2rCCcGe2-oh8yN4hyphenhyphenGZcqbeZxB6IoM/s1600/DSC_0041.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="473" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbfMxPh85GySglGM_csAPteQ6OruJkg7wDVurnGIfQFswXaw8Buoa3TN1OSZ4bRl6m11Nng4kP7rL9NQsUgCJCVRjjDLy8R_4ooU9WuzAHDTtqQB2rCCcGe2-oh8yN4hyphenhyphenGZcqbeZxB6IoM/s640/DSC_0041.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
I am sure you all remember, from this summer the pretty flowers my friend Mary @<a href="http://mydogsmygardenandmary.blogspot.com/">mydogsmygardenandmary</a> brought over in the pretty aqua mason jar (you all know how wonderful the reproduced color is) they are so beautiful.....♥<br />
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This post is all about playing with your pictures, one of my favorite things to do...I download all my pictures into Picasa...after that, I love to darken, lighten,crop and just play around with the settings, from one extreme to the other....♥experiment with texture and shadows...<br />
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You have to admit, these are the prettiest pictures....someone ask me how do you change the pictures....if you double click on the picture you want to alter in Picasa....there is a whole section that pops up to the left and you just begin to try different looks...I just pick one of the items and slide the bar all the way to the maximum just to see what happens...I am always amazed at what you can do...so every now and then I start trying out something new ....<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRUtBKGM6-V4EFaZ-lpmHagsWag9DNT67VB9smHUjngwWzLOwkwAL1DrkC75_4eeeBE6zN3hb_bCRbWXFYVWx8Ixv34Bjt555iYzdlSMNAe_utda7hbxw3Fs_ynRcEXBmflcYaiUV8xkB/s1600/DSC_0034.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRUtBKGM6-V4EFaZ-lpmHagsWag9DNT67VB9smHUjngwWzLOwkwAL1DrkC75_4eeeBE6zN3hb_bCRbWXFYVWx8Ixv34Bjt555iYzdlSMNAe_utda7hbxw3Fs_ynRcEXBmflcYaiUV8xkB/s640/DSC_0034.JPG" width="585" /></a>As you can see, today I was playing with borders and watermark fonts adding all different colors.....different widths and fun textures...This sure isn't one of those winter posts of chile weather and warm coats...well...some days you just gotta have some sunshine and pretty flowers and in Southern California we have lots of both.....<br />
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Of course I do realize that so many of you are experts with Photo shop and are expert photographers, I sure wish I was, but alas no...so this is easy and so user friendly for those of us with lesser skills...and to you skilled professionals this must seem to silly and amateur, to you, you can just look at the pretty roses...<br />
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I love playing around with the text and making the watermark fun or scary, elegant or cute or large or small...I think the one above looks like the magazine House Beautiful...cover font...<br />
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If you do happen to live in some colder climate and you have to stay in, this is a good way to be creative and still sit by the fireplace....<br />
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I'm not sure which matting color combination I like best, maybe the one below, it is so soft...<br />
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I would love to see some of the things you do to your pictures, if anything...or how do you keep in a file...and do you delete all the ones that don't make the cut for the post or do you keep them cause some of them are just so pretty you can't bring yourself to delete them...<br />
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This one is called the Polaroid....so sweet....remember swishing them around to make them dry...lol ♥<br />
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Phyllis @Around the Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881511820377704356.post-23173307629222713732013-10-27T14:25:00.000-07:002013-11-06T21:25:21.656-08:00FALL FRONT PORCH This is a repost from 2009, my how the time flies....If you are a new follower, I hope you enjoy this post and if your are a long time follower, hope this brings back some memories for you...<br />
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You've gotta have a<span style="font-size: 180%;"> palm</span> somewhere, it's Ca. This one usually sits on the <span style="font-size: 180%;">porch</span> and it was too heavy to remove, soooo there you go...<br />
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If you look carefully you can see <span style="font-size: 180%;">Tina</span> in the front window, trying to figure out whats going on.. As a <span style="font-size: 180%;">black cat</span> shes all excited because <span style="font-size: 180%;">Halloween</span> is her favorite time of year....</div>
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The <span style="font-size: 180%;">flowers</span> are from Home Depot and Target...on <strong>sale</strong> of course...<br />
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I like the little black <span style="font-size: 180%;">pumpkin</span>. After I painted it black and I used the end of a pencil eraser and dotted it in the <strong>white paint</strong> and just touched it, seems to have worked <span style="font-size: 180%;">perfect</span>....<br />
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I think it almost looks like a<span style="font-size: 180%;"> cannon</span> ball.....<br />
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The fall color of the <span style="font-size: 180%;">flowers</span> sure make you feel like the <span style="font-size: 180%;">season</span> is upon us....<br />
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I love the way the black and white <span style="font-size: 180%;">contrasts</span> with the wonderful oranges and golds...<br />
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I traced around a <span style="font-size: 180%;">leaf</span> and painted it <span style="font-size: 180%;">black</span>, and when it was dry, I scraped a little of the <strong>paint</strong> off..<br />
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There is so much Halloween inspiration around this year, it is hard to keep up with all the goulie fun projects, I picked a few I thought you might like...These little skeletons are from the Dollar Tree in a package for 4 for 1.00...<br />
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I think these bowls are from Michaels last year...The napkin rings are from Ebay and the black chargers are from the Dollar tree...gotta love that store...Looks like there was a lot of picture taking during my house sitters stay here this year....They do love pictures...<br />
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The stemware is black onyx from Zgallery, they are a birthday present from Mr. S. this year, he says there is another surprise coming, ohhhh I can't wait....The candelabras are from Michaels...<br />
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The graphics on all the pillows are from Graphic Fairy of course, she has everything fun for the season and they are all free downloads...she's the best...<br />
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These are Halloween books I remade from tuts on Pinterest, they are so much fun ...Basically the raised areas on the books are from a glue gun tracing the words, then mod podging over with tissue paper and painting, or antiquing..This was a project I loved because you can actually use all those outdated reference books cluttering your garage....<br />
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This one was so much fun, I especially love it if the books are small or really fat and unusual...<br />
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I think the rats and mice have taken over the living room, they are everywhere...<br />
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This was my first book, just a large old book, I opened it in the center and glued downloaded skeleton pictures over the pictures in the book, then I sprayed it with a light bronzer to darken it..after it all dried I used an emery board and just kept rubbing in all kinds of spots over the words...add some painted Dollar Tree bugs to lay on top and you are good to go...lots of fun and felt so creative....<br />
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This is a download from the computer and put into a frame, I think the frame really sets the pic off and makes it look so important...The drippy candles are glue gun glue of inexpensive night light Christmas window candles that plug in, from Amazon I think they were 5.00 each...found somewhere on Pinterest the directions,, very cool..<br />
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This is a Dollar Tree black shiny spider I painted with craft paints and antiqued a little to make him look a little more lifelike...<br />
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Ekeeee<br />
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Is her feet on that chair....<br />
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I just love the bright orange, don't you<br />
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Such spooky fun books....<br />
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This wreath was a blast, just a Walmart wreath 3.99 ...snakes and worms from Dollar tree put on wreath then the whole thing is sprayed with flat black paint...so effective....<br />
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These are four little cupcakes purchased at a wholesale company in our area...<br />
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I wish I could eat one of these, however not to happen as they are faux....<br />
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The skeleton plates are a fun project as well, clear plates with cut out skeleton head from paper napkins and modge podge on the bottom of the plate then modge podge torn pages from an old book over everything on the bottom..they.make cute cookie plates...<br />
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Ohhhh so scary those spiders.<br />
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Love this pillow, it is a happy one...<br />
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HOUSE SITTERS PRESENTATION #3 FINALE<br />
I've pulled out my cook book I brought from the old country, so boo tiful and 100 scary years old, I always have to brush the cob webs off, darn those cobs, they are everywhere...I have got to decide the menu for tomorrow nights dinner before I go to bed...what will we have? I had to put back on my chef clothes to give me inspiration...<br />
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" Yes <span style="background-color: white;"><b>Muffin</b>,</span> you are right thats perfect, I think our guests will love the mixed grill", so they can have a choice...kisses for you muffin, now get off my shoulder before you fall through."<br />
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Ahhh the mixed grill, lightly baked brain, sauteed liver or grilled heart with garlic and Fresh Green onions...I'm so glad we all agree, now I can go to bed....I can hear<b> Andrew</b> snoring away like he was howling at the moon...aohhhhhhhh..they all sound like a pack of wolves in there...yikes!!!!<br />
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Our guests are gone for the day, they are taking a tour of all the wonderful things this town has to offer, <b>Andrew</b> will show them the Antwell Stone Yard, The Fulton Bone Yard..and of course the Museum of Terror, you know, just all the perfect places....<br />
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Yummy yum yum, these are such premium cuts, I hope our guests appreciate the quality cuts of these meats, no matter which one they choose.....<br />
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Who wouldn't love the fresh liver, sauteed in garlic......<br />
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Cooking can be messy," Splat" squish. plop" it's a good thing we all love it just warmed...ahhh and still juicy...<br />
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"No <b>Muffin</b>, take your little friend and go, no fresh brains for you....not even a sticky lick...<br />
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Can you just smell this fresh meat, ahhh makes my mouth water, "I know, you too."Everyone is home and getting dressed for dinner...<br />
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Ahh our guests are dressed for dinner..:"oh Countess you look stunning, with that beautiful flower brooch in your hair, is it from your family jewels?"....I see it even has it's own little body guard that sits beside the stone...I hadn't counted on another guest, oh well... Is she wearing the smooookey eye too....hummmmmm...<br />
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Ohhhhh there seems to be a mist in the air, an eerie kind of mist, just like the mist in the air of Transylvania...a spooky moist thickness surrounds us everywhere..I thought I heard the howling of wolves in the distance but Andrew tells me it's just Tina, that scary walking fury hors d'oeuvre they keep as a pet....worrisome!!!<br />
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Tonight all you will hear is giggles and yelps from some tipsy goulie ghouls....the sounds of a good night...<br />
I am wearing my broach in my hair too.......<br />
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Everyone seems to be loving the starter dish, stuffed flies,marinated thickworm, peppery red blood sauce and I have already eaten the marinated imported mouse....<b>.Ben</b> has it all over his face...you see...I told you he was always around her for the snacks....he is such a fatso......</div>
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The count is telling another funny story and the Countess is his biggest fan...she just laughs and laughs and laughs....."and then the ghouls and goblins came running through the graveyard, blood curdling screams then scare people to death"...He He He.. thats one thing we don't have to worry about..."Oh Count I love this story, " <span style="color: red;"> ♥</span><br />
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" My dear you have outdone yourself, this looks divine,...you have to catch them before they crawl off the plate."<br />
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Those triggers are everybodys favorite, be careful cause they will start nibbling on the entree...... ok dive in everyone.....<br />
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"Yes <b>Muffin</b>, there is always some for you my pet <span style="color: red;">♥</span></div>
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<b>Phyllis</b> made these napkin rings and napkins, they are so beautiful, they were in the buffet drawer, I am sure she will not mind if we use them.......</div>
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The fun witch hats were in the closet, with their large black overcoats, we will be sure to put them back when we finish our celebration...<br />
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We get to put them on soon....I'm so excited......I think I"m drooling.......<br />
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Oh my gosh, would you look at this dessert it is absolutely boo tiful...My dear I must have the recipe for this beauty...<br />
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Oh so glad you love the presentation..<br />
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I am going to go check on the twins and make sure they are not sleeping under the bed again or in the drawers...they are such rascals, they can fit in anywhere...</div>
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"Oh <b>Andrew</b> you are just so funny I could just give you a great big bite...He He He."<br />
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"Slow down Countess, your letting those cocktails get the best of you, you must give them time to soak in or your gonna make a mess on these chairs...oh nooooo."<br />
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"Count is there something in your<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>mouse-tache, watch out it's moving, Oh there, it crawled out"<br />
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He He He thats the thing about mouse-taches, they are like a catch all, just like Sir <b>Ben</b>...hahahahah<br />
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I keep leaning toward the candle light, who was it that said we all look better in candle light, well I am taking no chances...it makes my bones look like polished ivory...<br />
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I have been using a special polish on my bones, I found it in the cupboard, it is called Pledge....I must find out where <b>Phyllis</b> buys this and get me some to take home...smells so lemony too.....<br />
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woooo I think I am getting a little woozy....<br />
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It's time for our hats.......and more drinks...<br />
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Our hats are so sweet... <span style="color: red;">♥</span><br />
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My face is getting so red, could it be one of the ingredients in my drink....maybe that snake extract....naaaaaaa<br />
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"Yes, thank you I would love another cock-tail with my dessert......<br />
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"Oh thank you Count, it, is a lovely neck-lace, it is made by goblins on the Mont Blanc river from the vertebra of the wombat spine....<br />
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It has been such fun entertaining them, I will be sad to see them leave...I am happy they are enjoying the dessert cocktail and the Cognac muffin fluff with the candied spider garnish...<span style="color: red;"> ♥</span><br />
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This drink is delish my dear, it is wolf's blood with snake extract and of course the Russian vodka, love the crushed goat nails around the rim of the glass, it just adds a little crunch to the drink....<br />
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<b>A toast to you one and all, we are here to say goodbye to you.</b>.The Count and Countess will be leaving in the morning and we will be going home tomorrow night....This is the last edition of the three part series of <b>Agatha and Andrew</b> and the twins house sitting ,swimming, resting, sight seeing,reading,cooking and entertaining royalty...Halloween awaits all of us so we will say goodbye for now and we loved meeting you.<br />
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<b>This Halloween presentation</b> has been posted early enough to perhaps inspire you to go above and beyond and have some fun for your celebration....<b>Phyllis</b> will be back for her usual posting and I hope we can come back again...in the mean time watch out for the bats, black cats and things that go bump in the night......<b>Agatha PS "</b> I hope she invites us back next year, what fun"<br />
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<b><u>SOURCES <span style="color: red;">♥</span></u></b><br />
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<u><b>Black witch hats</b></u>-1.99 at Michaels-painted black and black netting and rhinestones attached and some spiders and little ball stickers, spiders and feathers stuck in are from Michaels<br />
<u><b>Desserts</b></u>-cupcake holders from tj maxx, spray painted black with rhinestones glued on and Styrofoam<br />
balls cut in half dipped in white glue and dipped in faux snow..spider from Michaels glued on top<br />
<u><b>Chef Hat</b></u>-from a mans white shirt, cut and glue gunned into a hat...<br />
<u><b>Apron</b></u>-cut from a 12.00 tablecloth from Marshals with 4 napkins and a table runner from the same piece<br />
<u><b>Skeletons</b></u>-Costco<br />
<u><b>Hors d'oeuvre bugs and critters</b></u>-The Dollar Tree-sprayed and painted to dull down their bright colors<br />
<u><b>Candelabras</b></u>-Michaels 40%off<br />
<u><b>Large Bugs on napkin rings</b></u>-2 for 1.00 at the Dollar Tree plus a rhinestone glued on top<br />
<u><b>The Mice and rats and rodents and snakes</b></u> are from everywhere..mostly the Dollar Tree.I have painted them and muted them because they were in the kids dept and were all bright colors....<br />
<u><b>Packages of meat</b></u>-The Dollar Tree (love the packages of meat) <span style="color: red;">♥♥♥♥♥</span><br />
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I hope you didn't miss the first day of our house sitting, if you did it is directly under this post....there will be A total of three....</div>
I am so excited, the party is tonight and I have a million things to prepare ...I have been so busy I haven't had time to eat, I hope I will survive until the guests arrive...I am as thin as a rail now....<br />
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I know they will love the spider bites, I have served them before, the stuffed flies are always a hit, crickets of course and some other wonderful surprises, marinated mice is one of my favorites...anyone for a taste?<br />
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It is so hard to read the tiny words in this old book, even with glasses, I hope I got the measurements right...<br />
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The stuffed flies are just so juicy, I have to stop snacking and get busy cooking......nom nom nom<br />
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It is hard to keep the critters in the bowl, I always like them as fresh as possible for my guests, they are Royalty you know...Get off my hand and get in that bowl .....<br />
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Oh, I have to tell you, you don't know what you are missin, these imported marinated mice are so wonderful...I wish I could share the recipe..but I promised I would take it to my grave....they are just bite size....ahhhh<br />
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You are lucky you are a domestic mouse or you would be in this bowl with them...Domestic critters are not eatable, to tough and chewy....This is Muffin, he travels with us to visit his cousins here....<br />
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Oh the spider bites are perfect as usual, they are my regular stand by, crunchy and a little salty....<br />
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I can't believe I am finished and all I have to do is get dressed and the drinks will be served...yay<br />
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The spider bites are yummy..<br />
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The house critters have all ready started nibbling, where are your manners, so hard to train them...<br />
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These stuffed flies are so plump and juicy, a little red peppery sauce is the perfect touch...<br />
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The sauteed mantis is the tastiest dish and one of the Counts favorites, they are harvested from the banks of the old ironside river in Slavokia...The entire township runs for the river in hopes of catching a few...it is something to see....we call them crispy triggers....<br />
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Get out of there, guests are first...those mantis are very expensive......<br />
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The twins stopped in to say good night before bed, "finish those eyeball suckers kids"</div>
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We have never been able to do anything with that cowlick...oh well who cares when you have those adorable green eyes.....<br />
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Sticky, really sticks to your ribs, but sooo good....I know you are thinkin she looks just like her mother....<br />
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Tomorrow is a big day at the pool and then I am preparing a beautiful dinner..for their last night here.<br />
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Everyone loves my hat, I had friends help me pick it out....it's perfect, don't you think....<br />
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The Countess brought her critter, Sir Ben, he is always sitting on her shoulder. I think he waits for the leftovers....who wouldn't..I think thats why he is so fat....<br />
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Go on to bed kids, it's grown up time....tomorrow you can try to float again in the pool ...yay<br />
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Oh yes Countess I use to have a pet bat as well...his name was man, we used to call him bat man..<br />
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The Count is such a wonderful story teller, as long as he doesn't have to much to drink..."get me another scotch my dear"..seems to be in the middle of each story...<br />
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Andrew also loves a good cigar, like the Count, guess I will have to open a window..I think I'll have a Crown Royal.....seems so fitting..<br />
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The Count was given that medallion by a Russian Czar for his efforts in men's couture for the thinner man....ohhhhh<br />
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Excuse me Count, did you just drop that Centipede hors d on Phyllis's new couch???????she is gonna kill us ... and I don't think I could go through that again....... </div>
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Oh, the Countess has the most boo tiful jewels, do you see them, I am just waiting around for them to fall off those bony fingers....lol...she did not even put them on until she arrived, guess she thought they would fall off in the car....<br />
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You can tell the Countess is feeling a little buzz, I can tell her head is bobbin along with the music...she is gonna stand up and take the floor any minute with her rendition of Lady GaGa, you go girl...</div>
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Oh Count, your stories are just so wonderful, love hearing about the old country and all the scary goolie relatives in the old castle...ahhhh the homeland..the acres of graveyards, the ghosts flying through the rooms when the moon is out oh and the howls in the misty night, oh I miss the homeland.<br />
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Every shot my mouth is full of food, have you noticed, oh well, I'm a foodie..</div>
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Everyone is getting a little tipsy, good thing they are spending the night...is this room swaying???<br />
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Andrew, what happened to those pumpkins for the buffet...hummmmmmm<br />
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Brrrrrp, Oh excuse me, I am feeling so bloated I can't eat another bite,..."Oh Countess your so frail like a bag of bones, please have just one more spider bite before bed...or you will be skulking around looking for them when we are sound asleep...<br />
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Don't worry folks, these hors d won't go to waste, the house critters will be on them so fast it will make your skull spin....<br />
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Count DEAR, I believe it is time for us to retire to the sleeping quarters, or what ever they call that box we sleep in...you've had enough to drink....you know you need to watch your liver!!!!!.I can see it from here...<br />
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Yes I know Andrew you can't hold your liquor, I mean you literally can't hold your liquor!!!!!<br />
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Oh Agatha you can always see right through people...he he he<br />
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Oh I am so pleased the party has gone so well, I do have to say the Count and Countess love their cocktails....and thats the kind of house guest we love...<br />
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Crunch crunch crunch crunch....gulp gulp gulp....<br />
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I don't think I can eat another bite, well maybe just one before I explode and split a rib....<br />
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Thank you Andrew for bringing in the pumpkins, I love the color...<br />
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She is stunning isn't she, even with her mouth full the Countess is so exotic....no wonder she has her own castle..<br />
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I hope nothing leaks out on that couch...<br />
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Right this way folks and I will show you to your room...what a wonderful evening...<br />
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"Yes Sir Ben, we are sleepy....off to bed we go....</div>
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The perfect ending to the perfect evening....ahhhh this feels great...<br />
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I would like you to meet our relatives from Transylvania...We are soo excited to have them here..Agatha and Andrew and the twins Hattie and Hugo will be house sitting for a few weeks...and doing a little entertaining of some very famous friends....But today it's all about the pool and some rest and relaxation for their tired weary bones...<br />
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The twins sure love the water..".Agatha keep an eye on the twins"...they may not float...There goes Hugo, he thinks he is a fish...<br />
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We could stay out here all day....<br />
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This really is the life honey but we are getting a little hungry....it feels like we haven't eaten in years...</div>
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I get the message, I will run and make us some lunch...I think I am starting to stiffen up from sitting in this chair....<br />
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Yay we are starved...I think I am getting dizzy....</div>
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I'm going I'm going..."stop pushing your sister"<br />
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We are also watching Tina, isn't she the fatest cat you have ever seen, where we come from,she would not last long at all, you would never see anything like this....with meat and fur all over it walking around, un heard of.....I guess that's why we love to travel to see the different cultures, this family lets the food live in the house and walk around...incredible...<br />
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What will I make for their lunch, hummm maybe some critter bone pasta, with some tasty garden snakes for some protein...ah yes..<br />
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Yes Pasta, doesn't that sound delish..<br />
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2 cups of grasshopper legs</div>
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2 cups of june bug shells</div>
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1/2 cup house spiders</div>
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Grasshopper legs and june bug shells are a huge part of this dish, that's all I can tell you, there are a few other spices I have left out because it is a cherished family recipe passed down thru the generations...if my relatives knew I shared this much they would skin me alive......</div>
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I just love this kitchen, the wonderful touches she has added, can you believe she even has our relatives pictures up on the wall to make us feel at home, how thoughtful. Like the picture behind me...</div>
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This is Aunt Addie and Uncle Arthur with Lily and baby Taluth and the dog Dawgh...</div>
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Back to the pasta...I must tell you in the weeks to come I will be doing some entertaining and cooking for some out of town guests the Count and Countess Bovier will be joining us for a cocktail party with some fabulous Hord'oeurves....then a wonderful gourmet dinner party....I can't wait, I will probably need an actual chef hat for all the cooking I will be doing... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3rbSt2NnEJCpjlyUS4YK7Ew-TmGhtCzAeg8L_tj0ytj9Q2y943vTi6037kTbilNjDFxJgRHB-yvj_2OwxfC8u-KIuGvPpmZT1Z3luOI83Tfo3Exs40-Z_fQ1Dw4W5WoisoaUGD1I6FDiw/s1600/DSC_0017+-+Copy+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3rbSt2NnEJCpjlyUS4YK7Ew-TmGhtCzAeg8L_tj0ytj9Q2y943vTi6037kTbilNjDFxJgRHB-yvj_2OwxfC8u-KIuGvPpmZT1Z3luOI83Tfo3Exs40-Z_fQ1Dw4W5WoisoaUGD1I6FDiw/s640/DSC_0017+-+Copy+-+Copy.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
You won't be seeing any cobwebs and dusty dirty settings and no spider webs, I always clean up after them..they are fast though and if you are not careful they are everywhere....not in this post,not yet anyway, just because we are from Transylvania doesn't mean we are not tidy, Andrew is a stickler on that for sure...We are from the upper east side of Transylvania...that kind of living will just not be tolerated...<br />
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Phyllis made this apron for me before she left, she said she purchased a large tablecloth at Marshals for 12.00 and made this apron, a table runner and 4 napkins out of that one piece, now that's what I call creative, the pattern is one of my favorites....<br />
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This has been such a fun afternoon, swimming and cooking and just hanging out in the warm sunshine...I wish the Count and Countess were here now to have some of this pasta....<br />
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Everyone likes to be in on the cooking...it's hard to keep these little rascals in the pot....he he he<br />
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Well I better get this dish plated up for the gang, I can hear them out there, and they sound hungry..<br />
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nom nom nom nom ...I knew they would love this...<br />
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Slow down sweetie, you will choke yourself....<br />
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Yummy mommy, this is our favorite dish....<br />
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oh no here it comes back out....<br />
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I am doing it right mom....<br />
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Close your mouth when you chew sweetie...you know if you don't the critters will just crawl back out and you know how you hate that...<br />
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Well it is their nap time, they are tired and full of lunch....I will have plenty of time for some reading...<br />
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Good bye for now, Please come back again in a few days I will be preparing the food for the cocktail party and you can help me select which items to serve...I brought my 100 year old family cookbook passed down from my family when they used to have the huge gatherings in the grave yard and anyone who was anyone would attend...Oh the stories they tell of the dark and scary galas, the book is truly fascinating....I will need your help for the big event....<br />
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Sometimes its nice to just have a quiet summer lunch indoors, not a lot of plate stacking or dish shuffling...simple simple is the word of the day....</div>
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I love these pretty little pink bubble goblets...1.99 each then half off at the GW...what a bargain...their soft pink color just says summer ...These cute little napkin rings are a heavy wrought iron I think, they have a small basket you will see on the table...they were a gift from my daughter Michelle...Love the way they sit on the table...<br />
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There were no new purchases in the making of this pretty pink table scape...<br />
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I think the pink napkins are from Home Goods....<br />
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After doing this little lunch table I realized I wish I had more Pink dinnerware, it always looks so soft and you could even use it at Easter...Am I trying to justify pink dishes....<br />
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These dishes are from Marshals, I loved the little bird and the pretty apple green around the edges of the plate and the cup handle...They had many other items that matched this set, like soup bowls, serving dishes and salad plates....I decided when I use them I would pair them with other pieces, so in this case simple was better and less was more....The dishes are Global Design Connections Kate Williams...You could probably find them on the internet...<br />
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Isn't that birdie a cutie....<br />
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I think it is a chickadee...<br />
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You can see the little chickadee on the cups as well, ...<br />
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The twig flatware is from West Elm, and it is so perfect for summer and spring....<br />
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You can see the little branch feet on the napkin ring, so unusual and kind of coordinates with the twig flatware....<br />
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You can see the sweet little basket that matches the bird napkin rings...so cute...The strawberry cake is faux and is in a pie/cake container that always sits on the table...sometimes the cake changes to cupcakes and occasionally something really good to eat, for real...lol<br />
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The pretty pink depression glass biscuit jar was my sister Bobbys and I will use it today to put some cookies in...so sweet....<br />
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Those sugar cookies are almost done....yummmm<br />
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I will be serving gazpacho soup in the cup, simple sandwiches with some raspberry ice tea and sugar cookies for dessert...yummy...<br />
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Lunch is ready and it's time to serve up....</div>
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Phyllis @Around the Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.com72tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881511820377704356.post-7720296464746625372013-08-12T07:00:00.000-07:002014-07-11T16:51:42.531-07:00TASTY WATERMELON TABLESCAPE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgstwP78DNY17v2cA_motSi_afxOLFglSbbSKeaOhIow9jYmpc2J1f2b9fG2iJoLdLFLR8rXbMV9Q7w5I4B5KmOz6Xu94LwO9sFyhA26_TXfw3NOXM7y0s-u-dxGPRAqcQWJfMfnXIJ1gVc/s1600/DSC_0001.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgstwP78DNY17v2cA_motSi_afxOLFglSbbSKeaOhIow9jYmpc2J1f2b9fG2iJoLdLFLR8rXbMV9Q7w5I4B5KmOz6Xu94LwO9sFyhA26_TXfw3NOXM7y0s-u-dxGPRAqcQWJfMfnXIJ1gVc/s640/DSC_0001.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a><br />
Good afternoon, come on out, I have everything ready...You are right, it is a beautiful day...<br />
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You are the first guests to arrive.. I sure hope you love watermelon as much as we do...<br />
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Oh, the cute watermelon dishes you ask? I got them at Michaels, who would have thought, they were on sale 1.99 and 2.99 each...you just never know where you will find such cool tablescape inspirations...<br />
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Yes, thats your cocktail right there...of course I will give you the recipe...It is called a<br />
VODKA AND WATERMELON COOLER<br />
makes 6 average drinks or 4 biggies like we have<br />
3 lbs watermelon/rind and seeds discarded<br />
1/2cup vodka--1/4 cup triple sec--3 tbsp fresh lime juice<br />
puree the watermelon pieces and strain through avery fine sieve set<br />
over a pitcher---there should be about 2 1/2 cups of juice<br />
stir in vodka, triple sec and lime....pour in a glass of ice and garnish<br />
with watermelon slice....yummy....<br />
Looks like you are lovin it too.... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimV17eNSdpJ5hF4VFtfPqAqyuhnZRriUmTzVERNquPKoYEr_CYCDaWuDyxWls91HZ1u8iUzXQAruFPp8ve6DMVIwyehQU8fQCWUQisTKxe2NhmceRWFVTa2jcDjbglfAJSX4F0O5OjjLMW/s1600/DSC_0032-001.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimV17eNSdpJ5hF4VFtfPqAqyuhnZRriUmTzVERNquPKoYEr_CYCDaWuDyxWls91HZ1u8iUzXQAruFPp8ve6DMVIwyehQU8fQCWUQisTKxe2NhmceRWFVTa2jcDjbglfAJSX4F0O5OjjLMW/s640/DSC_0032-001.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a>No, we don't need any ant spray, these fellas have been around before, they think they own this place...do they? I know, the napkins rings are so sweet, could you believe they are from the GW and were 3.99 for the four of them....I love a good deal too...<br />
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These glasses are some of my favorite, how nice of you to remember...I know, they are huge! I remember finding 10 of them for 99cents each at the GW store two years ago.... They remind me of those glasses you put all the fruit in and fill with Sangria.....oh my, that does give me an idea, sombreros, mariachis and colorful dishes...Oh well, thats a tablescape for another day for sure...<br />
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It seems like those ants are getting bigger, or is it just an illusion....<br />
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The black and white dishes are from TJ Maxx a few years ago...you can never go wrong with black and white...right...<br />
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You are right again, those are the wooden chargers I got last year at the GW for a dollar each, I know they were originally 12.00 each at Pier 1...but remember they had a couple of stains on them and I sanded them perfect again....Yay ... for me....<br />
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There is plenty of room just scoot in and we can begin....<br />
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I am kind of drawn to tablescapes that are a little whimsical and fun.....or maybe just red..lol<br />
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Are they after my drink, oh no that's yours....<br />
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The flatware is from Ross's and comes in a service for four and very inexpensive, just perfect for a casual luncheon...<br />
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My geraniums are still doing well, you will remember them from the lady bug table scape...<br />
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We will be having our lunch and then a swim if you like...ahhhhh<br />
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That does taste so refreshing, yummy.....<br />
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Sometimes the tablescapes that are the funnest to do are the ones that did not cost a lot of money, just a little mix and match with some creativity and color....that just means anyone can do it no matter what your price point is...I think thats what I love about it the most...<br />
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Phyllis @Around the Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.com73tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881511820377704356.post-83431884333684900522013-08-05T20:54:00.000-07:002013-08-12T21:36:49.464-07:00PARROT JUNGLE TABLESCAPE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThNsCM8DJTXjrsCR5RZKJtKAYp23mQQ96vlznDjIi0ZiGJ-6TS_ABaVnJDON_8o3Tas1ySgBgHHH3cjIlVNzXcv8NenZ0vfxJMbAXmzDcciy78Yiv5RJJdiQ1YO6caKYaMoOMGJieGje6/s1600/DSC_0002-001.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThNsCM8DJTXjrsCR5RZKJtKAYp23mQQ96vlznDjIi0ZiGJ-6TS_ABaVnJDON_8o3Tas1ySgBgHHH3cjIlVNzXcv8NenZ0vfxJMbAXmzDcciy78Yiv5RJJdiQ1YO6caKYaMoOMGJieGje6/s400/DSC_0002-001.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
Come on out to the Parrot Jungle...watch out for the mosquitos and jungle pests, and don't forget those parrots flying around overhead.......because they were my inspiration...This was such a fun tablescape to do...I have had these dishes for the longest time, knowing this is what I was going to do...just kind of waiting for some inspiration...<br />
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Once a year here in Fullerton, Ca. Orange County, we have visitors for about a week or two...Parrots......Huge, noisey, beautiful parrots...not just some parrots ....many parrots...They were just the right inspiration for this tablescape....<br />
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I found these cute salad plates at the Goodwill last year, four for 3.00...they are sakura, jungle animals, I would love to have the dinner plates that go with them, however when I looked them up on the internet they were 41.00 each...ouch..so pretty though..each salad plate has a different animal picture and they are so vivid...<br />
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I actually made the napkin rings by breaking off the little parrots of the cheese spreaders and glueing them with gorilla glue to these plain white ceramic rings...<br />
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You will notice throughout the table scape four different brass monkeys sitting around and they have four different poses...so cute.they are from the old Linens and Things store maybe 4 years ago....The zebra chargers I found on line and the plates on top of those are a set of monkey dishes I purchased at Ross years ago piece by piece when I could find them...The Parrot cups and salt and pepper shakers are from Pier 1...2 years ago...I was there the other day and wow have you been there lately, their colors are just so beautiful the entire store is such a color feast for the eyes....<br />
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Ahhhh Mr. Elephant...<br />
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King Kong is keeping an eye on everything.....<br />
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ahhhhhh So sweet<br />
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The Candle holder was a gift from my friend Mary and the Gorilla was a gift from my sister Bobby...she knew I wanted to do a jungle tablescape someday...<br />
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The Margarita glasses are from the Goodwill store last year ( It sounds like I haven't shopped in years, huh)<br />
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Doesn't it look like King Kong is trying to pick up the parrot pepper shaker....lol<br />
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Those little monkeys are crazy...<br />
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The pillow covers are actually placemats I made many years ago and I have attached them to some white throw pillows...<br />
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I like this salad plate with the sweet garaffe and Big parrot looking thing....<br />
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I think the flatware is from Ross or Marshals not sure....<br />
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Lots of parrots in this shot...<br />
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Well, it is time to close the door on this tablescape, just enjoy the wonderful pictures below of my inspiration, Parrots, Parrots, Parrots....<br />
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I took these pictures from my deck , the parrots gather on the other side of my neighbors house, quite a distance. Thats why the pictures are so amazing to me..The Parrots are amazing...<br />
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They are after these red things in the tree, nuts or berries or something, anyway they take the red shell off and devour the inside...This is a residential area and not in the country, I think that is why it seems so unusual...<br />
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There are so many in some of the pictures and they are all busy having their meal...remember now they need their breakfast, lunch and dinner,...lol<br />
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When they arrive in the am there is about 50 of them going for the trees, it is something to see...<br />
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They are all so busy snacking and visiting....<br />
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This one is inspecting the goods.....you can see the red falling off...<br />
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I think he's taking a break....<br />
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Check out this landing...<br />
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wow he has a lot of goodies to choose from...<br />
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yummmmmmm...this one has a pretty blue head...<br />
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Look at those wings, I wish I could get even closer and they would be still for the pictures....<br />
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What ever these things are, they sure do love them...Yummmmmm<br />
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The weather has been so beautiful, it's the perfect time for a garden table scape and what could be more appropriate then ladybugs...<br />
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Since the backyard pillows this year are done in buffalo red checks these dishes were the perfect choice...I have had these dishes in the dish storage in the garage for 2 years they are Hausenware...I actually have a service for 6...I bought them from Ross little by little as they became available...Just couldn't resist the ladybugs...The Summer Breeze sign came from a company recommended by my friend Susan @betweennapsontheporch.net the same sign is on her deck and I simply could not resist.<br />
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The glassware is hand painted by Lenox, you will remember from this post <a href="http://aroundrhouse.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-spring-is-here-great-find.html"> HERE</a> they were from the Goodwill...what a deal...I love a good treasure hunt, I think cause you just never know when you will find something that will just make your heart sing...la la la la I always knew I would be doing a ladybug tablescape...<br />
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The dishes are so cool, all of the ladybugs are three dimensional and really pop out from the surface.you can see even on the plates, the greenery is 3-D I thought I would add a couple of ants, you can't have a garden setting without a couple of ants...<br />
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The cute little bird cage napkin rings are from Pottery Barn probably 4 years ago, you all know I do love napkin rings that are a little unusual and you all know how much I love Pottery Barn...Although I have not purchased any in quite some time, I have a great collection of some so unusual...</div>
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Each birdcage is a little different, I hope I got a shot of each of them, one even has a bird swing inside...</div>
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The swing is in the bird cage above, too hard to see but it is cute...</div>
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Try not to notice the one place setting with only one fork...I purchased this set last year and this was<br />
the first time it has been used...there was one dinner fork missing...The twig flatware is from West Elm, (they are owned by William Sonoma) I phoned them and let them know the dilemma...the service person, Susan, said she would send a full place setting right out and I could just keep the additional pieces...sooooooooooooooooo nice....now that's customer service....I think all people named Susan are just really nice... Anyway the flatware is one of my favorite sets and I love the way the knives lay so the blade stands up on the table....perfect for a garden setting and the ladybug tablescape...<br />
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These little ants are from Michaels, they had little clips on each one to anchor the tablecloth, I just pulled them out, I think they look cuter just hangin around....<br />
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This is a better look at the fireplace area you will probably remember from the backyard garden tour <a href="http://aroundrhouse.blogspot.com/2013/05/backyard-garden-tour-2013.html">HERE</a> you can see how it all coordinates with the red checks on the pillows and artwork...wouldn't it be nice if it always worked out that way...<br />
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The Adirondack chairs in the background is where Mr. S and I love to sit in the early evening....<br />
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I am so happy the geraniums are still in bloom...they are such happy flowers...<br />
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The chargers were originally from Pier 1 and were 15.00 each, however I found them at the Goodwill for 1.00 each...<br />
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This would make a wonderful breakfast set up as well, wouldn't love to wake up to the sounds of the birds chirping and the fountains running and a stack of pancakes waiting for you...me too...<br />
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Is it time for a swim now....Maybe after lunch...<br />
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Phyllis @Around the Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.com70tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881511820377704356.post-29629304193121851872013-07-16T10:13:00.000-07:002013-10-20T20:25:47.096-07:00BEAUTIFUL HAWK <br />
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Who would think this little beauty would visit my backyard....I am so used to taking pictures of the cute little hummers and finch.....Look at those legs, so impressive....................Such a beautiful hawk in Orange County....<br />
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So stylish with the black and white stripped under feathers and the white underskirt....Love the beige and white front of the dress...<br />
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Note the way the skirt flairs out at the bottom, such a styler and the long train makes the perfect statement.....flirty but not to much leg...The longer nails are in now and of course the dark polish so vogue....<br />
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I think she is trying to show her underskirt ruffles or she is waving bye bye<br />
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Phyllis @Around the Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881511820377704356.post-1740796551592255612013-06-01T11:32:00.002-07:002013-07-31T19:36:08.418-07:00DISH STORAGE 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You can see the dish storage is kind of an L shape, and the short end of the L ends at the back door..The doors are sliding which lends it's self well to the garage and hot having to move the car to access the cupboards...At the short end of the L shape cupboards I keep the containers of flatware, inside each container are two to three plastic bags of silverware, much easier to just open and take out one plastic bag for the tablescape...this system works well for me...<br />
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Also are large baskets of different items, one is faux foods to add to the scapes, always fun to use...<br />
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these baskets are napkin rings, I do love unusual napkin rings...someday I think I will just do a post on your favorite napkin rings...<br />
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More napkin rings and place card holders, they kind of go hand in hand...<br />
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I love quality hand painted crystal goblets, for wine for water or even lemonade...so pretty and I ave found some real treasures at the GoodWill, some beauties from Lenox...Also below is a Mexican fiesta with all the pretties that accompany that theme, I must do one of those this summer...<br />
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You remember those Pansy glasses, well there they are...lol<br />
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You gotta love the african safri theme with all the monkeys, it is the funnest and I even have a large gorilla to be the centerpiec...<br />
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All the electrical for the sprinkler system is inside this cupboard with some real beauties, love the pretty soft pink goblets and of course the Warren Kimbal red white and blue dishes, I think those are probably staple for tablescapers...<br />
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More dishes ....<br />
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These would be pretty with a pretty summer drink with cherries and pineapple...<br />
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Those are the cow and farming dishes, I have used in the past and I know I will use again....More Warren Kimbal lighthouse dishes and cups, perfect for this summer...<br />
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These are all fun with breakfast, you can eat and read your cup.<br />
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More glasses, these aqua ones will be perfect with my shell seashore scape...<br />
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I love the star plates and had fun doing a New Years Eve tablescape....it was so fun and colorful...You will notice the cute Valentine dishes below.,those I have just acquired..I saw them on Susan's blog, between naps on the porch and they were at her friend Marie's house....well it was love at first sight...can't wait till Valentines Day comes around again...found on ebay...<br />
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This is my garden ladybug set and it is the cutest ever, the perfect garden party with my friends the lady bugs...<br />
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We are back inside the kitchen and this cupboard houses some of my Moms dishes and some white pieces.................<br />
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Some dishes are just waiting around for their cups to come in the mail before they can have a home...<br />
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These pretty Lenox plates will go with my everyday plates.........<br />
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This living room cabinet houses some baskets and that is where the napkins are stored, the baskets are quite large and do a great job....<br />
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You can see some of the dishes below with the baskets....<br />
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Above the frig is the depression glass, some from my Mom some from Mary and some from my sister Bobby and some I purchased...<br />
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This cabinet above the Microwave is for my best wine glasses and the ones I actually use all the time...<br />
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Love these beautiful plates, the little birdies are just so sweet....<br />
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Just perfect for a little luncheon for 4 and a spot of tea..yay<br />
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Almost forgot this little cupboard in the den with the tureens...then there is a hall glass enclosed closet that houses serving dishes pie and cake plates ect....<br />
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ok I think that will be it...I know you all have some creative places where you keep your treasures...it is great when you can keep then where you can find them and actually see them and get to use them...Thanks for joining me and please leave a comment so I know you are actually out there...If you are not already a follower, come on over and follow me.....<br />
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<br />Phyllis @Around the Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881511820377704356.post-3390663213774520312013-05-19T22:53:00.000-07:002013-07-31T19:31:57.332-07:00BACKYARD GARDEN TOUR 2013If you are a follower of this blog, you know we had two huge disasters here in one day...I accidentally deleted the garden tour post ...then my computer totally crashed, taking all my pictures from Picassa with it.....wow it was so depressing...Well my great brother Larry and his incredible wife Mininna came to the rescue and fixed my computer..I can only imagine what a job... it works perfect...they were able to save many of my pictures but not the ones from the Fullerton Beautiful Garden Tour...so it was up to me to recreate this post with new photos...Thank you all for being so patient...<br />
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Every year The Fullerton Beautiful backyard selects 8 homes to be on the Garden Tour....It was scary to think 600 to 700 people will be going through your backyard...but we are pretty adventurous...My first thought was how to share it with you on my blog....I have done many many posts during the years but never one on my backyard...Mr. S. suggested "just take those people on the tour too"...what a great idea so welcome to the backyard...<br />
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This is the second gate that actually enters the backyard, we are in the area where the potting bench is...you can see the Potting Bench post <a href="http://aroundrhouse.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-new-potting-bench-creation.html">here</a> after you enter you will see the Bird place....</div>
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This is Bird Town where all the birds live and eat...it is outside my kitchen window where this picture was taken.it also has a water fountain on the wall the birds also enjoy....we pass this right after entering the gate then you come up on the side of the house until you reach the backyard...this garden tour is gonna be easy on your feet...</div>
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This is the deck to the left...love the deck, it is choice decking from Lowes...My brother Larry and his wife Mininna and Mr. S. built the deck a few years ago and it still looks perfect, no maintenance....</div>
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I usually don't have this many pots sitting around, but remember this is the garden tour, so you gotta have a few more flowers, right...The large banana looking plants on the hill are called giant birds of Paradise and the flowers are white when in bloom...</div>
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The fireplace is gas and makes for some cozy evenings with the feather pillows and warm covers and the perfect glass of wine...below is the larger eatting space and there is a little water fountain in the corner...</div>
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You can see the water fountain in the next picture...the birds sure do love the water features...</div>
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This is the rest of the deck and I designed this gazebo to be attached to the house and is off the living room.......the deck follows the lines of the pool...it was not an easy thing to design or built....</div>
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Those are some big trees and the squirrels really love to play chase up and down them ....These are some of the flowers the garden tour people just loved.....me too</div>
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The art on the fireplace is ever changing, I love the new outdoor art available now...this is actually three canvases...the larger scale one leaning on fireplace first is from pier 1, the second one with more flowers is from Hobby Lobby and the third small red and white one I painted to be a smaller scale of the pillows...These are Hibiscus flowers...</div>
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If you find some old paintings you like and want to display outside you can always paint them with outdoor mod podge like I did the checkered one..so I guess you can make your own outdoor art...this close up will let you see the three pictures...Ivy geraniums<br />
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I wanted this fireplace area to look cozy and inviting like the Ivy Restaurant in Los Angeles...I love the ivy geraniums...</div>
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The fabric for the pillows is from Hobby Lobby and some from Walmart...the White cushions are Sunbrella...The view below is by our bedroom window looking back, this area has a larger water fountain and is wonderful to wake up to...more ivy geraniums</div>
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You can see the fountain below...it was purchased many years ago and the flowers are so drawn to it...This fence sure needs some stain...oh well<br />
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You can come on over and have a seat and rest awhile before you continue the tour...just enjoy the orange and yellow Lantana...Pigmy palms and giant bird of paradise and asparagus ferns<br />
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More flowers...of course</div>
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One lonely little yellow Hibiscus flower....so sweet....<br />
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You can spot Tina up by the couch, she is always watching out for something, I never know what...Red Bougainvillea<br />
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More water fountain..</div>
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I had to put this picture of this sweet young little boy sitting on the purch...doesn't he just look like a teenager who just woke up...lol<br />
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Aren't these trailers the cutest birdhouses...my daughter Michelle gave me one of them and I found one at Tuesday Mornings....<br />
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We are on our way out...and yes I have stained that fence and gate since these pictures...wow it sure looks dried out...lol...never ends...<br />
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This is a last look back at the yard...thank you for coming...</div>
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Ahhh the sun is going down on this day and I think it's time to light a couple of candles and have that glass of wine we talked about....</div>
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Thank you for being patient and I am so happy to finally get this Fullerton Beautiful Garden Tour post completed ...it's hard to try and recreate something you've deleted...</div>
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