tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90225731437203621792024-03-13T05:58:35.203-07:00something old something fabulousSOMETHING OLD SOMETHING FABULOUSTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574525398748890815noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022573143720362179.post-73200314472559670892016-09-03T13:17:00.003-07:002016-09-03T13:17:28.097-07:00The Corn Crib<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi Ya'll --<br />
I just love sayin' that! How<i> are you</i>?<br />
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The pictures I'm about to show you are not a flashback to my recent trip to Waco, Texas. Rather they are to a place called The Catering Barn and Corn Crib that I had the privilege of decorating. What a fun, easy party. And what a dream!!<br />
I was both a guest and decorator. The best of both worlds.<br />
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My prince charming and I were there for a party that he was invited to. Shortly after, they contacted me to decorate all the tables. I had never been here before so I suggested we go take a look.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">SQUEAL!!! <span style="font-size: small;">I was not disappointed. All the farm's original patina was kept when the barn and corn crib were restored. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I am so in love with that barn doors chippyness!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> It made for great pictures of my sweet man. I was bummed I didn't get a good shot of the two of us together.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> More shabby chippyness and table decorating to come! </span></span><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tammy </span></span></i></div>
Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574525398748890815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022573143720362179.post-13925196693072822052016-08-28T12:39:00.000-07:002016-08-28T12:39:20.192-07:00Back To School<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello Friends --<br />
Are you back to school like we are? <br />
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Although we officially started back August 1, we truly never stop learning. And why should we? God has given us a world to be explored, tested and investigated whether behind a desk with books or on a trail in the woods. (I have to say I would rather be on the trail in the woods!) As these girl's teacher, I choose to look at the world around me with anticipation of His creation and any opportunity to learn something. I want the girls to see a fire burning within me. I want them to know that a caterpillar or moth that I've never seen before excites me to want to learn more. I hope they catch that fire!<br />
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Our theme verse for this school year is 1 Corinthians 9.24-27. Paul encourages his friends to run the race so that they can get the prize.<br />
My oldest was recently in a triathlon. She swam two laps, bicycled 1 mile and ran 1 mile. She had never disciplined her body to do this before. Although she has competed in many relays, she had never put her body through the training and exercise this kind of race demanded of her. It was a hard course. She did well.<br />
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I think it taught her some things about life. Our school year is all about exercising self - control and disciplining our bodies to grow in wisdom and have good attitudes. It's a mix of brain development and character building. I'm so glad I can be their coach.<br />
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Coaching his friends along in the race, Paul said "I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified."<br />
Nobody wants to be told they jumped the start or fowled on the 20 yard line. As their teacher, I want to be that example that they can trust in, lean on and look up to.<br />
So these words of admonition from Paul are as much to me as they are to the students. And to all of you parents, Aunts and Uncles, Grandmas and Grandpas out there, I pray this will be your verse as well. Let's love on our kids and never stop growing in wisdom. They are watching every decision we make.<br />
The choice is yours. Don't be disqualified!<br />
Blessings,<br />
Tammy <br />
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Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574525398748890815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022573143720362179.post-26149543571319465632016-07-25T18:08:00.003-07:002016-07-25T18:08:30.649-07:00Texas Closure<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Happy Summer Friends!<br />
Today I bring you the final pictures of my trip to Waco, Texas!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I could live in this barn! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">We were dismayed to see the Magnolia sign come down at the entry of Chip and Joanna's driveway, but figured it must be for privacy reasons. </span></span><br />
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I just couldn't get enough of these Texas Long Horns. They thoroughly enjoyed the feast they were partaking of. Shaking their heads back and forth as they tugged at the hay.<br />
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Pure loveliness! <br />
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Just a few more photos before we say so long ......<br />
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Until our next adventure .....<br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Tammy </span></i></div>
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Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574525398748890815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022573143720362179.post-89236404309474910032016-07-20T12:04:00.003-07:002016-07-20T12:08:33.304-07:00More of Texas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
How is summer treating you, friends? I hope it's relaxing and warm wherever you are. <span style="font-size: large;">That just seems like the perfect recipe for a perfect summer to me. </span><br />
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I've really been enjoying sharing all my Magnolia Market Adventure with you. And I appreciate your sweet comments. I hope you get the chance to go yourself as some of you have it on your bucket list of things to do!! If you have missed any of those posts, you can reference them below.<br />
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Friends have asked what the favorite part of the whole trip was. That is so tough. I love flying in an airplane.<span style="font-size: large;"> I love A.N.Y. adventure. <span style="font-size: small;">I love me some rusty, chippy industrial farmhouse design. I love the outdoors. And yummy treats! <span style="font-size: large;">Well, it's just hard to narrow it down.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">My mom read of Jo Jo and Chip"s latest purchase. So of course we had to look up the address and drive to it. It was somewhere in Waco. Waco is pretty big. Much bigger than I had anticipated! </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I had to wonder at the kind of fancy parties one could have in such a beautiful house as this. I imagine ladies in ball gowns and men in tuxes. Maybe from the 1920's or 1940's. (sigh) </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">At last we drove to a neighboring town called Crawford where Chip and Joanna have their white farmhouse. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Even in the moonlight the place was aglow with perfection. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">More lovely pics of the Gaines' farmhouse and Texas Long Horns next post! </span></span></span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">hugs,</span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">tammy </span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
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Today we will visit Clint Harp's house and shop! If you have missed any of the posts about HGTV's Fixer Upper show with Chip and Joanna Gaines, please see the posts below. My mom, sis and my two girls and I flew on a girl's long weekend trip to Waco, Texas recently to soak in all that Waco has to offer. Namely, Magnolia Market. <span style="font-size: large;">And on this day we were thrilled to spot Clint's famous door that he handcrafted. </span>What a beauty on the show and definitely in person!<br />
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Right beside the Harp's house is their shop. It's small but has some really unique items.<br />
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I'm crushing on this wall!!<br />
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And these hand-carved wooden letters. <span style="font-size: large;">SWOON!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Next we moved on to the Magnolia House Bed and Breakfast that Joanna and Chip bought in the town called McGregor. Did you see that episode? The B&B is now available for a stay. <span style="font-size: large;">I don't think I could ever leave. They would have to kick me out! HA! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">There's a quiet little park with a gazebo right across the street. The caretakers have taken up residence in a ranch house on the gate-lined property. There's also signs on the fence asking you to keep out to give the B&B visitors some privacy. </span></span></span></span><br />
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I love their sweet porch and beautiful front door. How I would love to walk through that! (sigh)<br />
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Loved seeing these Texas flags in many places we visited. <br />I'll be back with more pictures soon, friends.<br />
<i><b>Tootles,</b></i><br />
<i><b>Tammy </b></i></div>
Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574525398748890815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022573143720362179.post-18838096424337745882016-07-14T09:11:00.001-07:002016-07-14T09:11:07.582-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Betty Crocker I am not! But I do know a good cupcake when I taste one. </span>Joanna Gaines, hostess of HGTV's Fixer Upper show opened her bakery Magnolia Flour at the beginning of July. I've never been to France (yet) but it epitomizes any French cafe's I"ve seen online. Take a look for yourself!<br />
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You can see the black umbrella tops and planter boxes that mark off the outdoor space of the bakery courtyard. The use of black and white throughout is evident and very classic.<br />
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I love these textured bistro chairs in the patio area. It's so sophisticated!<br />
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The bakery sits facing the street as you turn up to the silos. So you can access it without going into the grounds of Magnolia Market. Like the Market, Joanna and Chip have designed every detail to showcase this sweet little gem of a bakery.<br />
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Maybe I should have warned you about the load of pictures you would see today! HA! <span style="font-size: large;">I just wanted to capture every detail! <span style="font-size: small;">The dessert board offers such goods as Cup O' Jo, a chocolate cupcake with espresso laced light icing; Silo-bration, and a lemon cake with lavendar icing. OH YUM!! </span></span><br />
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I tasted the strawberry and cream, the cup o' jo and the lemon lavender and the peanut butter cup. What a tough decision! They were all very moist and creamy. It's a toss up between Lemon Lavender and Cup O' Jo but I think in the end my favorite would have to be (drumroll please!) cup o' jo!<br />
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There are cute wooden forks to eat your cupcake with!<br />
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They give you these cute little black and white boxes to take your cupcakes in. Of course my girls had to sit outside on this cute little bar under the sign! <span style="font-size: large;">I could go back tomorrow! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll be back with pictures of Magnolia House Bed and Breakfast and Clint Harp's beautiful house and shop. </span><br />
<i>Until next time my friends,</i><br />
<i>Tammy </i><br />
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Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574525398748890815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022573143720362179.post-67566042474457913152016-07-13T18:54:00.003-07:002016-07-13T18:54:28.438-07:00What Makes a Garden Grow?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Joanna, of course!<br />
Her Seed and Supply Store is just beyond the shade of the rusty silos and is so delightful to wander through in the Texas sunshine. Ahhhh...feel the breeze!<br />
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I love this display of Zinnias that line a bed in front of a cute little shed near the Seed store. Her attention to detail is obvious in the little chalk board signs the describe each flower and vegetable growing.<br />
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This is one of the adorable fairy gardens that Joanna has created inside of a salvaged planter box. They are throughout the gardens which makes wandering so lovely at every step.<br />
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I will leave you with this anticipated view of Magnolia Flour. Joanna Gaines new bakery that opened the beginning of July. We were one of the lucky ones to see and taste! Tomorrow I'll let you know my favorite cupcake! It's so hard to choose just one!<br />
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<i>Enjoying Summer,</i><br />
<i>Tammy </i></div>
Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574525398748890815noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022573143720362179.post-77247012630278348532016-07-10T18:12:00.000-07:002016-07-10T18:12:13.319-07:00Beauty in the Details!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Let's see...where were we? Ahh yes, (sigh) Magnolia Market! <br />
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By the time the doors opened at 9a.m. a nice line had formed. There was a good mix of both men and women.<br />
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When you first walk in you are greeted by the hostess who hands you a super cute shopping bag and you can sign the guest book. There were so many signatures and comments filling the pages!<br />
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This fabulous display is on the second level of the cotton mill. It's across from Chip's corner. Every display is like a work of art to be studied. </div>
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I just had to take this shot. This is the ceiling of the mill down on Chip's floor. It is so cool and industrial to look up and see this. She has lights like these hanging everywhere throughout the whole property!<br />
Okay, not that I'm done with pictures of the inside, but let's move outside to the grounds for a little stroll. <span style="font-size: large;">It'll take your breath away!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">This is the large barn-like structure/pavillion she had built to house lots of white picnic tables. There are fans whirling air throughout the building as well as a refreshing spritz of cool water spraying over everyone. We were very grateful! This building is at the far end of the lawn and you can see two of the seven food trucks, Common Grounds and Milo just behind it. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Many people took advantage of the lawn games. It's such a fun idea. And I loved these black and white bean bag chairs all over the green turf. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> So much more to share, friends. Please come back tomorrow and I'll have plenty more pictures of the grounds and the Seed and Supply Store you can see in the distance. <span style="font-size: large;">She has the cutest display of fairy gardens!</span></span></span><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tootles,</span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tammy </span></span></i></div>
Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574525398748890815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022573143720362179.post-7723240805728192372016-07-10T10:41:00.002-07:002016-07-10T10:41:21.830-07:00Everything is bigger in Texas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello Friends --<br />
If you missed the first post on my recent trip to Waco, Texas you may want to check it out in the post under this one. <br />
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The Magnolia Market opens at 9a.m. each morning. We got there around 7:30 each morning to relish the yummy cupcakes Jo offers in Magnolia Flour. We'll get to that. For now I know you are wanting pictures of the Market just like I was. So grab your cup o' jo and feast your eyes on all this lusciousness!<br />
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A lot of the small things you can find at Joanna's online store MagnoliaMarket.com. But many items you won't.<br />
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The store is divided into two levels. When you first walk through those giant sliding barn doors you enter one big room with primarily large pieces of furniture, pillows, wall signs, lots of small stuff and kitchen ware. Then you take four steps down into another large room where Chip has a corner designated just for his stuff.<br />
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You'll find all kinds of t-shirts and mugs to buy too. Oh, and her candles ... heavenly!!!<br />
I'll be back with pictures from Chip's corner and the grounds.<br />
Take Care, friends!<br /><i>Tammy </i></div>
Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574525398748890815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022573143720362179.post-69232155309137656082016-07-09T08:23:00.000-07:002016-07-09T08:23:00.177-07:00Trip to Waco, Texas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Howdy Ya'll --<br />
For those of you that watch HGTV's show Fixer Upper with Chip and Joanna Gaines, you will love the series of posts I have for you.<span style="font-size: x-large;"> L.O.V.E. <span style="font-size: small;">For those of you that don't, these posts will have no meaning. Just sayin'. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I flew to Texas from Pennsylvania with some of my favorite fam. After several connections and a one hour and 38 minute car ride we arrived in Waco! The sun and heat greeted us with a stifling 96 degree hug. WHEW! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Oh, but it was worth it, friends! Sooooo worth it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">I searched the internet and blogs prior to making this trip and many people have visited Magnolia Market + Garden. But I feel confident that the pictures you're about to see will not be seen anywhere else to date. Not only do I have pictures of Magnolia Market + Garden but I have pictures of the just opened Magnolia Flour and grounds. That's not all! We also visited Clint Harp's business and house and the Magnolia House. I have pictures of all this AND MORE! Get this: we also visited Chip and Joanna's house. YES! THEIR HOUSE!!! We also have pictures of the new house they just purchased! So grab yourself a cup of tea and sit back and relax. I have lots of pictures and posts ahead! </span></span><br />
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Joanna did not miss any details in designing the Market + Garden! We parked about a two block walk away from the silos and were greeted by these beautiful trellises and green grassy turf as we neared the one-time cotton mill. I knew when I saw this that every detail would be pure eye candy.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Don't you just love this rusty goodness?! To the right of the first silo you catch a glimpse of the black umbrellas that fill Magnolia Flour's courtyard. It is so awe-inspiring and breathtaking. We'll get to that soon! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I just loved this sight right before you enter the large black gates that usher you inside the grounds. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> You can see the large barn doors that slide shut when the Market is closed. I just love their rustic presence on the building. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Everywhere you look inside the grounds Chip and Joanna have kept their customer's interests in mind. Just under the silos is a patio with at least six picnic tables. From the roof line comes a cool vapor of water to cool you off from the intense Texas sun. It was so refreshing. Throughout the whole place she has covered seating and lots of places to recline and get cold water. It's really well thought out! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I hope you enjoyed this first look at the Magnolia Market my friends. There is way more to come plus the exclusive pictures of the Gaine's own farm house and barn. </span></span><br />
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Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574525398748890815noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022573143720362179.post-82649914466800196332016-06-16T09:22:00.000-07:002016-06-16T09:22:22.223-07:00A New Patio<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here's our new patio folks! It's a long way from where it started. And I am still not done with it yet! There's always those tweeks when you do a new project to fix over time.<br />
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I found an old pair of shutters along the road that I nabbed and spray painted to help hide our garbage bin area. Now I just have to find two more to hide them from the other side! HA!<br />
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THis is a better shot of them in the blue/grey color I made by mixing two paint cans together. It really freshened them up.<br />
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We love the grey tiles we chose. It's a far cry from the red, crumbling blocks that were there previously!<br />
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Always something to do! I'll be back in touch soon Hopefully with some more pictures of summer life. Until then, enjoy yourself!<br />
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We have officially kicked off the sunny days of my favorite season: <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">SUMMER!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Every start to the summer is the same glorious celebration. A trip to Knoebels Grove Amusement Park in Elysburg, PA. It's an old fashioned park full of adventure and dare-devil rides. It's always a fun hangout spot for the cousins to meet up and share the thrills of the day, rain or shine! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> This year the rain pelted the ground for a solid 30 minutes. After that the safety of the pavillion was abandoned for more rides. Sun or rain can't keep us away! </span></span><br />
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And on the lazier days of summer I find myself relaxing here.<br />
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We are so grateful to my brother. We have declared his house our official vacation spot for the summer. HA! He and his wife welcome us to their house on a regular basis to take advantage of their pool and hot tub. <i><span style="font-size: large;">And we do! </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I think we are more than they are! <span style="font-size: large;">Thank you Tony and Angie!!</span></span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you are kicking off a great start to your summer! </span></i><br />
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I'll be back later with pictures of our new patio and some vintage eye candy!<br />
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<b><i>Enjoy,</i></b><br />
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I was asked recently to design a room for a country/western party. It was so much fun! My budget was a slim $120 but I packed lots of detail into those dollars, by golly.<br />
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I was wishing the whole time I could get a sneak peak when everyone walked in. There were some curious onlookers as I layed out the tables. Most of the staff did not know the theme.<br />
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There were fifty people and only eight cactuses as the centerpiece.<br />
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Each table was a little different. I tried to make sure no matter where you sat there would be a little something of interest. I love the Wanted posters under each place setting!<br />
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I loved the waterin' hole! And don't you love the wagon wheel?! Such fun!<br />
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See these cute little size 1 cowgirl boots? They were mine and then my girls. I couldn't resist adding them to a table. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have a wonderful weekend!<br />
<i>hugs,</i><br />
<i>Tammy </i></div>
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With hope I look forward to Easter! </div>
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It's early this year, and that gives me hope that Spring will be too! </div>
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Back in January our Capitol city held it's annual agricultural fair called The Farm Show. We go every year. It's always fun to wander through the maze of farm animals, watching our every step (think manure!) and seeing people we know. And of course there's the food! I try to convince myself every year <i>that I am not going for the food.</i> But then I get to the food court loaded with baked potatoes and milkshakes and potato donuts! It's all so good! </div>
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These bunnies are such an attraction for my daughters. They roam freely on a table and the kids gather around and pet their super soft fur. <br />
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One of my favorites is the lambs. I especially like it when they are not sheared, but those I don't see often.<br />
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Welcome to our little cottage in the suburbs of Central Pennsylvania. We've settled in for some almost nine years now and kinda like it here. <br />
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Actually this is the first year I really feel like most of my rooms are coming together. <i><span style="font-size: large;">I find I do my best decorating over time. </span></i>Not in one big shopping trip. Although I am as impatient as people come, I really enjoy the process of my house coming together over years of hunting and digging and finding just the right treasure. </div>
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A couple years ago I fell in love with this metallic tree. I couldn't find what I wanted at the right price so I bought some Krylon spray paint and made my own. I love how this little tree shines on my old - fashioned desk. Right now my computer sits here. But in the future I would love to find an antique typewriter to take its spot. <i><span style="font-size: large;">Just for decoration, of course! HA! </span></i><br />
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Of course I have a tree in almost every room.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I hope this Christmas season is finding you rested and happy. My prayer is that you really enjoy the days leading up to Christ's birth just as much as you do on the 25th! </span></i></div>
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For <span style="font-size: large;">yearrrrrrrrrrrs </span>I have been drooling over lockers in people's mud rooms. Wishing to have one or two for my own space. I even came so close to buying two turquoise ones at a consignment shop a couple years ago and passed them by because of the hefty price tag. Ouch!<br />
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Then on Thanksgiving a friend said her school was installing all new lockers. I made a casual comment that I have been wanting some for ever and her reply was, <span style="font-size: large;">"Then come get them!"</span> I'm still reliving the whole thing.<br />
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Her principal was even so nice to help me load HOWEVER MANY I WANTED into the back of my husband's Ford truck. His comment was, <span style="font-size: large;">"It looks like these were made to fit the truck bed." Yes, indeed they were. Woohooooooo!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Right now I am admiring them just as they are. But come the first of the year, the paint will be out and they will be getting a little makeover. My girls are thrilled too. Already Rachel has hers filled with coats and boots and books. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Check back with me in the months to come to see how they turn out. They are going to be sweet! </span></span><br />
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We have not been experiencing our typical Thanksgiving/Christmas weather here -- it's usually much colder and we are in full winter gear. But not this year!! <span style="font-size: large;">And I am so thankful! </span><br />
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It made for nice weather as we went Sunday after church and picked out our Christmas tree.<br />
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And of course I love capturing all the pictures!<br />
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We are clowns. Every one of us. My girls ran among the trees chasing each other while my husband flexed his muscles and prepared to show off as he cut down our tree.<br />
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Happy Holiday Preparation friends! I'll be back with some more Christmas pictures and a find that I am hugely grateful for. Can't wait for you to see it. AND IT WAS FREE!<br />
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Christmas Blessings!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've been wanting to say that. Hee hee </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">My house is so full of warm, apple fragrances. We were so blessed to go apple gleaning last weekend with our church Sunday School class. It was a blast. We could pick all the fuji's from the ground we wanted for as long as we could. My family and I went for about three hours and goodness knows how many apples we got! <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">PLENTY! With lots to share! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><i><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></i>My neighbor is so funny. We invited him over after our first gleaning session a couple years ago and now every year he looks forward to us giving him bags of apples. He makes apple pie filling and cans it. I haven't tried that yet. My specialty is apple dumplings and apple sauce. It all goes very quickly here! What's your favorite apple treat?<br />
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My husband loves home made apple pies with crumb toppings. I must say I am getting better with my crusts the more I try them. <span style="font-size: large;">Dough and I just do not get along! </span>HA!<br />
Speaking of Fall, you know Thanksgiving is just around the corner!<br />
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Love all that yummy baked turkey and gravy and mashed potatoes. Oh Yum!! Do you have Thanksgiving at your house or somewhere else? I love hearing about people's Thankgsgiving traditions. We usually take a hike after the meal.<br />
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Not to brag or anything (hee hee) but I already got my first gift of the season! Do you see it up there in that picture? </div>
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The galvanized cup and saucer stand was at a local antique mall and I spotted it and instantly loved it. </div>
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My sister surprised me by offering to pitch in over half the cost for my Christmas gift. </div>
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I was so thrilled. I've been moving it all over the dining room and kitchen. First on my blue dresser called "Cecelia" and then to the kitchen counter. Finally its landed on my buffet in the dining room. </div>
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So glad you stopped by! I don't tell you that enough, I know. <span style="font-size: large;">Welcome! </span><br />
I have really been enjoying Central PA's Autumn weather. Today it was in the high 40's with bright, welcoming sun. <i><span style="font-size: large;">I ran out into it like a kid. </span></i><br />
Wonderful, Wonderful sunshine! It's good for the soul!<br />
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I love bringing branches of Autumn's golds, reds and yellows into the house. Have you been decorating for the Fall season?<br />
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My sister treated my husband and I to a night out. She took the girls for a slumber party and I haven't seen them yet. Every mom needs that refreshing break from time to time. Thanks Tina!<br />
We had so much fun taking a night hike on the Appalachian Trail and eating appetizers at Chili's. YUM!<br />
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We always pray that we'll see some wildlife on our night hikes! (Yes, we've taken them many times. Weekly in fact) While my husband it praying out loud to see some wildlife -- ANY -- wildlife, I'm praying silently, no bears please!! HA. He doesn't know that about me. Please don't tell him. HA!<br />
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Last night we saw a young racoon climbing a tree. While we shined our flashlights on him, he stopped for a good five minutes and peaked around the tree trunk to watch us. He was absolutely adorable!<br />
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He reminded us both of a little koala bear. <br />
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So I guess the world is gearing up for the approaching holidays. In my free time I ran out to TJ MAXX this afternoon and it was CROWDED! <i>Really crowded! </i>I am not ready for filled parking lots, and crowded stores. I'm still enjoying this warm Fall, people!<br />
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Hope this Fall season finds you hopeful and cozy by a fire!<br />
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We just returned from a fun week at the beach. I'm still in summer mode and hanging on to every ray of sunshine I can.<br />
I'll have some Fall decorating pictures for you as soon as I can bring myself to start decorating. It might be awhile. HA!<br />
Enjoy your last hours of Summer!<br />
Warmly,<br />
Tammy <br />
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Hello Friends --<br />
I was blessed when I walked out into our sun room and saw how the sun was shining so boldly on our butterfly bush! It cast such a magnificent picture onto our curtain panel. His mercies are new every day! If I were in the habit of writing down blessings, this would be one of those. In fact, I just might start that back up again!<br />
Talking about starting back up ..... We are now full time in the throws of a new school year. We have set some fresh goals and my daughters have been coming to the table without complaint or argument. That is so refreshing for this mama/teacher!! I really appreciate that.<br />
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We've been in the business of making our own greeting cards. The girls had a birthday party to go to Saturday so they each created their own masterpiece. They were both very creative with themes of butterflys and gardens. Summer is not over yet!<br />
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Enjoy the rest of your summer days, my friends! We are trying to soak up the sun as much as possible.<br />
I have some projects I am working on that I'll be sharing in coming posts!<br />
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Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574525398748890815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022573143720362179.post-27621988747191015772015-08-01T11:38:00.000-07:002015-08-01T11:42:26.712-07:00Summer Crafting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello Friends!<br />
Somewhere in the midst of this beautiful summer time I found myself down in my crafting studio. Usually I go there as the cooler air brings Fall. But this time I think I retreated because of some days of intense, moist heat.<br />
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I was lucky enough to find a baby's crib sitting along the road for trash. I was so excited to put the spring of it to good use. I'm just loving how it looks above my work table!<br />
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Over time I've enjoyed creating journal books from cardboard, old books and paper bags. The one attached here is one of my favorites.<br />
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I've also been saving some jars from the grocery store (olives, jelly and so on) and painting their lids. They have such cute shapes and now with their cute lids and contents, I'm just smitten with the overall look.<br />
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I'm just loving this cute coaster I made out of popsicle sticks. Doesn't it look just like those palattes we see everywhere?<br />
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There's more to come on the crafting scene. But for now I want to leave you with this cool saying I just came across by Ralph Waldo Emerson.<br />
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Swim the sea,<br />
Drink the wild air.<br />
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Enjoy August,<br />
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Greetings my Dear Friends --<br />
We are in full Summer Celebration here. The girls finished school April 30th and it's been nothing but relaxation, utter laziness and sheer, sunshiny bliss. Need I say more?<br />
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I have been blessed this season to be surrounded by so many wonderful blooms. My next door neighbor has been a regular supplier of lilacs and rhododendrons. I am always so cheered to walk into a room with a vessel full of flowers. It just does something for me.<br />
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I've been changing up some areas in my sun room. I thought I would share some vignettes with you today! It's mostly pictures, so sit back and enjoy.<br />
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This little patio area is just outside our sun room door. It's so fun to watch the kids riding their bicycles in the drive with the birds chirping crazily above on phone lines. I think they enjoy the view too.<br />
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Enjoy the summer rays!!<br />
Until next time,<br />
Tammy <br />
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Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574525398748890815noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022573143720362179.post-32414408257380627872015-04-28T18:15:00.001-07:002015-04-28T18:15:09.991-07:00Eye Candy <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Happy Hump Day Friends!<br />
If you are like me, a little eye candy can go a long way to getting me through what might be otherwise a tough week. <br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If your week is taking some unexpected twists and turns, remember who to call on: Jesus!</span><br />
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Don't try to "clean up" and then cry out to Him. <span style="font-size: large;">Cry out to HIM <i>just as you are</i>. Just <i>where you are! </i></span>Tell Him how you feel. Lay it all on Him.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">He's waiting to hear from you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Thanks to my sweet friend Kandi for these pictures. We had a wonderful time together along with my sister in Lucketts, VA recently. Love you girlies!! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>tammy </i></span></span><br />
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