tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62530283543526371792024-03-05T08:33:58.409-08:00Sally's White Cottage StudioAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02069915243025126581noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253028354352637179.post-17264281068471956712013-12-30T09:53:00.000-08:002013-12-30T09:53:15.980-08:00…comfort and joy...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">…a new chair has found its way into our home…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…it replaced a chair that we had purchased in 1986!…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…I had made a white slip cover for it several years ago…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…all of a sudden…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…I felt the need for a change…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…so this little beauty…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…received a new life…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…with the aid of 'Old White' Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…I truly adore different shades of white…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…and that is quite visible in this collage...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…the frame next to the little vintage child's coat…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…really, I never did have the desire to paint this little cupboard…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…but it just kept asking to become white also…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…guess I was ready for a change…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…these little treasures sit atop the cupboard…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...the wire birdcage is a gift from a treasured friend…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…the beautiful handmade card is from a dear Flickr friend…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…thank you both…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…now you can see what I have on the shelves…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…the gorgeous pinecone is also a gift…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…from a dear friend who is <b><i>the</i></b> most talented crafter I know…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…all year round…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…it is so peaceful and serene…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> ...as we welcome in a new year</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">...we extend to you these gifts…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">...and tremendous gratitude...</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02069915243025126581noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253028354352637179.post-26596442888986990852013-12-20T18:20:00.001-08:002013-12-20T18:20:59.456-08:00…a little holiday white…just for you!...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">…if you have ever looked at my blog…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…you know I am a lover of all things white…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…what possessed me to use these gorgeous vintage blue balls…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…on one of my little white trees…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…that's one of life's little questions…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…who knows…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…we both love them…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…and all of the white, too…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…so peaceful and serene…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…here…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…wishing you a very Merry Christmas…</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02069915243025126581noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253028354352637179.post-28213431248339418702013-11-04T11:47:00.000-08:002013-11-04T11:47:25.846-08:00…kitties are taking over...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">…oh, my…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…it has been so long since my last post…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…days, weeks and even months seem to fly by…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…this mosaic pretty much speaks for itself…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…for years our bedroom was off limits to kitties…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…well…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…what do I say, but things seem to have changed…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…I have completely lowered my standards…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…my sweet husband is ecstatic…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…and so are the kitties…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">…their question is: why did it take so long?…</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02069915243025126581noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253028354352637179.post-42590190197653337412013-08-31T18:48:00.000-07:002013-08-31T18:48:15.160-07:00..what could possibly top a bouquet from a friend...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">...plopped in a simple quart jar...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...such a delightful gift...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...from an sweet and dear friend...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...just inside my front door...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...but this pink daisy...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...practically jumped out of the bouquet...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and said "choose me"...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...for my friend...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...she is truthful, gentle and fearless...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and so much more...</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02069915243025126581noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253028354352637179.post-64017546470040833072013-08-21T15:13:00.000-07:002013-08-21T15:13:21.361-07:00...surviving the long summer heat...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">...it is always fun to be together with the ladies...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...for the first time in many years...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...no one in our group is going back to school...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...we are all officially retired now...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...happy days ahead...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I told them I had been contacted by a magazine editor...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I also confessed that I had not posted much on Flickr lately...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...they all encouraged me to get back...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...keep posting...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...keep playing with textures...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...so...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I checked out in my garden...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and found a couple of dianthus blooms...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...just begging to come inside and be photographed...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...after all, it has been a long hot summer for them...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...posted just today...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...thank you dear friends...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...that makes my heart sing...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">"Do what you love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And NEVER do it for the money,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Go to work to spread joy."</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02069915243025126581noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253028354352637179.post-78862260294014966852013-08-18T16:33:00.000-07:002013-08-18T17:22:43.488-07:00...bits and pieces...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">...getting a pleasing arrangement...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...well, I could spend hours...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...these are all items that sit behind a little white sofa...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...more often than not...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...on vacation in the east last summer...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...we found a wonderful antique store...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...that had the most adorable little white cupboard...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...it was love at first sight...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and of course, it had to be shipped home...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...it has quite a medicinal smell inside...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...but it has been fun to decorate nonetheless...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...here are bits and pieces...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...of the treasures on the table...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...a fabulous ragged door stands behind the sofa table...</span></div>
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<p style="text-align: center;">...I have wanted to try blogging using my iPad...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">...couldn't seem to access my photos...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">...well Google had good info for me...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">...out of many recommendations, I chose to spend $ ...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">...a whopping $4.99 on an app called Blogsy...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">...this is my first attempt, so wish me luck... </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> ...so far, so good...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">...and now a little information about the photo...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">...I ran to our little farmer's market this morning...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">...bought a lovely variety of goodies...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">...when I took the garlic out of the little brown paper bag...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">...well, I saw a photo moment...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">...here is the original pic...</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">...and I snapped the photo with my iPad...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">...love, love, love...</p>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...the walls are really cinder block..</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...it was quite a job, but so rewarding...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...lots of masking tape...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and three colors of taupe in each square...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...we prefer listening to lovely music instead...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...each item hanging on the wall has a story...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...the architectural piece came home in the car with us...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...after visiting our California son and his family...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...it really started the whole 'white thing' in this room...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I'm in love with it...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...the little silver pot and old book pages...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...the table was built by a neighbor...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...it is such an adorable image...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...the wonderful window was given to me by a friend...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I glued old book pages onto foam board for the window insert...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...here are the (never pretty, but) necessary electronics...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...my sweet husband calls my old pieces 'expensive hunks of junk'...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...this one has been with us for a long time...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...when these shelves were built in many years ago...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...a piano used to fit here perfectly...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...along with my white pretties...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I couldn't resist a little bit of a close up...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...platters, plates, pitchers,vases, creamers, sugar bowls...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...the vintage photos were taken in 1939 when he was a little boy...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...visualize a tiny house built in 1949...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...two tiny bedrooms...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...one day the carport became a room...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...just a room where little boys played drums...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...finally after a few years...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...it became a beautiful white room...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...filled with little white pitchers...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...accented by a background of vintage music...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...built-in shelves are at both ends of the room...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...lots of old books...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...but also photographs of my husband's family...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and sweet little white dishes...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...lace, iron, vintage book pages...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...all contribute to making it such a cozy room...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...Verna Odille Hohl Nelson...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...she was a real treasure...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and is such a charming little girl in this photograph...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...one year I learned how to solder lead around two pieces of glass...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...the finished charm hangs down a birdcage...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...which is filled with silver, books, and real nests...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...this is one of our favorite rooms in our home...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I hope to share more of this delightful space...</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02069915243025126581noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253028354352637179.post-61367464713175824092013-03-11T07:37:00.000-07:002013-03-11T07:37:17.904-07:00...an intruder on the porch...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">...temperatures are warmer now...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...getting ready for those gorgeous mornings...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...filled with white treasures...</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02069915243025126581noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253028354352637179.post-12809957590129667272013-02-15T15:36:00.001-08:002013-02-15T15:36:36.907-08:00...oh, those tulips...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">...thank you...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I love you...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...what I love...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I can have such lasting joy...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...there was this beautiful little bundle...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...in the most delicate shade of pink...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...that I didn't bring home white ones...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...these kept whispering to me...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...'take <u>us</u> home, take <u>us</u> home'...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...they really ganged up on me...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...they have lasted for a week...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Women have strengths that amaze men. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They bear hardships and they carry burdens, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They smile when they want to scream. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They sing when they want to cry. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They cry when they are happy </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">and laugh when they are nervous. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They fight for what they believe in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They stand up to injustice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They don't take "no" for an answer </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They go without so their family can have. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They love unconditionally. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They cry when their children excel </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">and cheer when their friends get awards. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They are happy when they hear about </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Their hearts break when a friend dies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They grieve at the loss of a family member, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">yet they are strong when they </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">to show how much they care about you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...this is Squeek...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...so we don't really know his age...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...this is a new little bird who now lives here...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...so a sweet glittered bird now sits...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...the real bird that made this nest...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...cute from all angles...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...thinking about a mosaic...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I snapped more shots...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...if you look closely...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...soon I will need to pack these little ornaments away...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I'm still enjoying them...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I'll keep everything up a bit longer...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...this nest is under a martini glass turned upside down...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...perfect little spot for a tiny nest...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...thanks to Big Huge Labs...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...this is the mosaic that I created...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...it is another of those 'magical' photos...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...run your cursor over the photo...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and you'll see the original mosaic under it...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...this was fun...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...thanks Frannie...</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02069915243025126581noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253028354352637179.post-45262800498089772852012-12-24T06:43:00.000-08:002012-12-24T06:43:25.198-08:00...Let there be Peace on Earth...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">...in our little white cottage...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...a sweet forest of tiny white bottle brush trees...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...sits in a vintage tarnished silver vessel...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...last year most of them were green...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...until they were bleached and decorated with little pearls...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...recently they became the subject of some photoplay...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...so Merry Christmas...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...from our Home to Yours...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...Wishing Peace to All...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">"Let there be peace on earth</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And let it begin with me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Let there be peace on earth</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The peace that was meant to be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">With God as our father</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Brothers all are we.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Let me walk with my brother</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">In perfect harmony.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Let peace begin with me</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Let this be the moment now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">With every step I take</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Let this be my solemn vow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">To take each moment </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And live each moment </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">With peace eternally.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Let ther be peace on earth,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And let it begin with me."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">by Jill Jackson Miller and Sy Miller </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">written in 1955</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02069915243025126581noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253028354352637179.post-47764430282178225962012-12-15T14:12:00.000-08:002012-12-15T14:41:31.695-08:00...an unexpected morning visitor...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">...no, this is not the unexpected visitor...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...this is our little girl kitty...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...she is called 'Fluffy'...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...because we have another black kitty with short hair...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and for a while when she first came in our yard...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...we didn't know if she was a girl or boy...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...Fluffy loves our holiday decor...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I'm going to let you in on a little secret...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...she is my husband's mistress...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...she think's I'm moving out any day now...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...this is the scene in the family room just prior to our little visitor...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...surprisingly, this little bird was very much alive...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...it was so frightened...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...flew from the back hall...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I went into action...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...first, I grabbed my point & shoot...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">“We are all visitors to this time, this place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">We are just passing through. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02069915243025126581noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253028354352637179.post-90574408391603450622012-12-13T06:23:00.001-08:002012-12-13T06:37:35.139-08:00...a really big lesson...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">...for a long time I have wanted to learn how to do a mouseover...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...well, my daughter-in-law from California is visiting...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...she is the best teacher...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...guess what...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I think I've learned...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...that really big lesson...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...be right back...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I need to try it again!...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...it is going to be a fun day...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">"It is a happy talent to know how to play."</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02069915243025126581noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253028354352637179.post-51959317438864888032012-12-11T08:04:00.000-08:002012-12-11T08:04:20.934-08:00...a white cottage christmas...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">...this one was green last year until it hit the bleach...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...this one is titled 'a winter dream'...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...love the detail on this snow lady...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...sweet little tarnished miniature tea pot...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...a little egg is inside the bell...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...three ornaments like this sit in this cupboard...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...so perfect among the little white pitchers...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...there must be seven of these vintage style bottle brush wreaths around...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">..who could resist a silver nest with glittered eggs..</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...such a detailed ornament...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...crocheted lace, silver beads and pearls...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...this huge sugar cone is such a treasure...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...a gift from my very talented friend Renita...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...another wreath...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...this little cutie is all about expression...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...she sprinkles her magic all around...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...with her tiny glittered silver wand...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...family photos hang on one of my several white trees...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...my Mom must be about three...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...she was such a good big sister...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I simply adore this photo of her...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...you might see me reflected in this ornament...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I show up in the best of places!...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...thanks to Big Hugs Labs...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...three white birds sit at the top...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...presenting my newest white feather tree...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...a little snowman sits in a sleigh...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...most decorations are the same from year to year...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...what a precious thing to have a friend who knows your taste...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...they were on a romantic anniversary holiday...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and just knew that they would be perfect with my white holiday decor...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...urn, iron pyramid with fleur de lis at the top, white florals inside...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...what could be a more perfect addition...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...they know me...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...thank you my sweet friends...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...knowing I celebrate each and every season...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...as well as each and every day...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...how wonderful to have such dear friends...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"> “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"> Norman Vincent Peale</span></div>
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