tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76562182516165788342024-02-19T02:48:32.849-08:00A Lady and Her EnglishmanHOME . LIFE . HAPPENINGSDootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-56011475277828960672013-11-13T15:50:00.000-08:002014-10-05T11:27:07.727-07:00Oh Give Thanks <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Autumn is my FAVORITE time of the year! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I love all things FALL! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Cooler Weather </span></i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Leaves Changing Colors and Falling to the ground</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Christmas Music Playing </i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>(yep... it plays in our house from October through January) </i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Pumpkin Spice Lattes</i></span></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Spiced </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Candles Burning </span></span></i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Oh... and of course Autumn Decorations. </i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I LOVE decorating our new home. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's has a pretty neutral palate, so anything goes. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">The Secretary </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">This beautiful Pottery Barn Secretary, <br />I purchased off Craigslist for 1/3 of the price! <br />The seller listed it and within 30 minutes, <br />we were on our way to pick it up.<br />I'd been looking for this exact piece and knew it wasn't in the budget. <br />When it came on Craigslist, I knew it was a gift from God. <br />I'm SO glad I purchased it.<br />I love having an office in the kitchen, a place to store paperwork <br />and get the junk mail off the countertops.<br />Plus, I can work on my computer and still see the kids play outside. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">So much FUN decorating the shelves. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It always takes me a while to get the look I want. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">My Process: </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Move something... step back... look... move it again... step back... look... and so it goes. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The process is slow and methodical, <br />but usually evolves into what I had envisioned. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">If I can't get it right, I look at magazines and see what the experts do! </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Copying is the greatest form of flattery... right? </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> I thought I would use only office supplies or kitchen items,</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> but decided to grab lots of different items from around the house.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I used a chalkboard purchased at Home Depot <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-3-16-in-x-2-ft-x-3-ft-MDF-Black-Chalk-Board-170994/204459991#.UoQD8zkeWPE" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It's already painted with chalk paint and less then $7.00! </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Using Burlap Ribbon from Hobby Lobby,<br />(I always use the 40% off coupon on the store app) </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I stapled it to the edge, making a rustic frame. <br />I'm NOT an artist, so please ignore the chalk writing.<br />My desire was to write a quote that was seasonal and inspirational.</span></span></td></tr>
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It's official... I'm throwing my sister Havilah, her last baby shower! </div>
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Beckham Benjamin is her fourth and final boy. </div>
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Havilah was made to have boys. </div>
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She's strong, adventurous and full of energy. </div>
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She's raising God-fearing, confident, courageous, men of honor. </div>
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Watch out ladies! </div>
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I had SO much fun planning this party. </div>
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The idea for her Baby Shower came from this diaper bag. </div>
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So... off to planning and pinning. </div>
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Hope you like the finished product! </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Chevon bunting welcomed guests as they entered the home!<br />Courtesy of Jeni from<a href="http://forcryingol.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> Crying Out Loud</span></a></span></span></h3>
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Once inside, a 'Giving Tree' was placed by the door. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Thanks <a href="http://bethscakes.jimdo.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Beth's Cakes </span></a>for providing this adorable cake!<br />Beth is a local cake maker and she's truly gifted. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">She even created the Chevron print to go with the theme! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The inside was a Chocolate Chip Cake with a Buttercream Frosting.<br />It truly tasted like a Chocolate Chip Cookie! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The reason for the party<br />Havilah and Beckham Cunnington </span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Kara with Liam, KC with Paisley and Havilah with Beckham</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">All born within 6 weeks of each other! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr>
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Okay... so this soup is SUPER EASY and SUPER CHEAP!!!! </div>
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The total cost of the soup is: $16.02 </div>
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It should feed a family of 5, plus leftovers! </div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">2 tablespoons <a class="crosslink" debug="14 28" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/butter/index.html" style="color: #2f2f2f; cursor: default; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;">unsalted butter</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">2 tablespoons good <a class="crosslink" debug="53 61" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/olive-oil/index.html" style="color: #2f2f2f; cursor: default; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;">olive oil</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">4 cups chopped yellow onions (3 large)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">2 tablespoons mild <a class="crosslink" debug="129 140" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/curry-powder/index.html" style="color: #2f2f2f; cursor: default; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;">curry powder</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">5 pounds <a class="crosslink" debug="155 170" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/butternut-squash/index.html" style="color: #2f2f2f; cursor: default; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;">butternut squash</a> (2 large)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 1/2 pounds apples (4 apples)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">2 teaspoons kosher salt</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">2 cups water</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">2 cups good <a class="crosslink" debug="347 357" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/apple-cider/index.html" style="color: #2f2f2f; cursor: default; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;">apple cider</a> or juice</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Okay... so you start with these SIMPLE Trader Joe's ingredients! <br /></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">HINT: I have purchased the items as whole (not pre-cut) ingredients, <br />thinking I would cut them up and save money.<br />Honestly... the onions, apples and squash SIT in my fridge for months! </span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /><br /> I just "can't be bothered" to cut them up! <br />So... here is my suggestion. <br /> Go withe pre-cut items! <br />Yes... they are more EXPENSIVE ... <br />but the process is quicker and the item's won't go bad!<br /><br /><b>Here's what you will need: </b></span><ul>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 pack of pre-cut Diced Onions: $1.59 </span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">6 bags of pre-cut Butternut Squash: $1.99 per bag</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 bag of Granny Smith Organic Apples: $ 2.49</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Olive Oil</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Butter</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Curry Powder </span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Apple Juice</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Water </span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">So... here is the process with pictures. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I LOVE recipes with pictures!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Now... turn the burned on low... I have an electric stove so I set the burner between 2 and 3.<br />You'll want it to be low enough and cook it slow enough <br />that the onions and curry powder turn into a paste. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Awe... there it is! It will take around 30 min. I know it seems like A LOT of time, <br />but I washed the dishes and fed the kids while it cooked. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I used 2 Cups of Apple Juice and 1 Cups of Water.<br />If you prefer it less sweet, you can less Apple Juice instead. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Okay, check the Butternut Squash and Apple with a fork and make sure they are soft.<br />Now take your Emulsifier and blend the soup.<br />It will still have some small chunks, but should be mostly liquid.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Okay..., Here is the final soup! <br />(Add Salt and Pepper to your taste preference) <br /><br />It's one of the most incredible soup you will EVER taste. <br />People will ask you, "What is the flavor?" It's the Curry powder! <br /><br />It's takes the SWEETNESS of the Butternut Squash, <br />the BITTERNESS of the Green Apples <br />and the SAVORY flavor of the curry powered... <br />and it make it the most FLAVORFUL soup you will every have! </span><div style="text-align: left;">
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cheers! Until we meet again. </span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Debsx </span></i></div>
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<br />Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-62841577210004321212012-02-15T21:37:00.000-08:002012-02-15T21:47:12.304-08:00Valentine's Day Boxes - Revealed!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Well.. my Valentine's Day was a BLAST! </div>
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I had SO much fun making Valentine's boxed lunches. </div>
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There were a TOTAL HIT and I can't wait to do it all over again next year! </div>
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So... do you want to see how they turned out? </div>
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I'll show you! I took a ton of pictures. </div>
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It's amazing how something SO simple, </div>
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with some small details and lots of LOVE </div>
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can turn out SO special!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I started by personalizing some of the products I purchased.<br />It's the little touches that make a HUGE impact!<br />I printed labels and attached them down with good, old fashioned elmer's glue.<br />I'm sure there's something easier, but that's all I had and it totally worked! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Aren't these SO cute?<br />I attached an adorable poke-a-dot straw <br />with some red and white twine, giving them such a nostalgic feel. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The more... the merrier! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I had three types of cakepops:<br />Vanilla, Peppermint and Chocolate Truffle.<br />They matched my "Red, White and Pink" color scheme! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">All the boxes are lined up and packed with the items.<br /> I had to find the PERFECT fit, before I added the food. <br />(Yes... I'm THAT O.C.D.) <br />Poor Mr. Giles... he walked into the house <br />to find ALL the couches covered in boxes and nowhere to sit!<br />Thank God I married a VERY flexible man,<br /> who loves my creativity and will sacrifice for the greater good of his wife.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> I labeled every box with the name of the recipient.<br />using my alphabet </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">red ink </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">stamps.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">They turned out perfectly!<br />Yes... the middle box says, "Benny Boy"... it was for by Brother-In-Law. <br />As fellow Melancholies, we are ALWAYS using inside jokes<br />and I knew he would think it was funny!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I placed a menu on the inside cover of the box. <br />When they opened the box, they would what was on the inside. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>A Box Tour:</b><br /><i>Left Side:</i> A personal drink, straw and cakepop. <br /><i>Middle:</i> The plastic container held a salad.<br /><i>Right Side:</i> The white container held the soup and the stripped, <br />red and white wax paper, held the sandwich. <br /><i>Bottom: </i>A </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">red napkin h</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">eld the gold silverware and <br />it was </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">tied with twine and a label. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here is the top of the box.<br /><br /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> So, on to the BEST part... the food! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>California Salad </b><br /><i>Salted Pecans, Cranrasins and Blue Cheese Crumbles with a Raspberry Vinaigrette</i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">All packaged up! </span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>THE SOUP: </b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Organic Tomato Bisque</b><br />This was really simple to assemble... UNTIL the containers started leaking!!!<br />Thank God I noticed it BEFORE I put them in their boxes.<br />With some quick thinking, <br />I used leftover containers from my old food business and saved the day! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Don't you just I love 'like items' lined up!<br />Yes.. it REALLY makes me happy!<br />No wonder I love Crate and Barrel's kitchen section. <br />Everything looks so clean and all the 'like items' so neatly stacked! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>San Francisco Grilled Cheese</b><br /><i>sharp cheddar cheese, roasted turkey, avocado and spicy mustard</i><br />Unfortunately, this is the only picture I took of the sandwiches. <br />Some of them had avocado, turkey and cheese and others were just plain grilled cheese.<br />I used a thick, rustic french bread and a spicy mustard.<br /> It was divine!<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">HINT: Between us girls, if I had to do it over again, I would make a cold sandwich.<br /> Even though they came out of the oven all toasty and delishous, <br />I'm not sure if they lasted as long in the delivery process. <br />I'm sure some people received them luke warm and had to reheat them. <br />So... you live and learn. <br />Next year, I will make a Classic BLT or a Chicken Salad Sandwich. <br />YUMMY.. my mouth is watering just thinking about it! </span></i></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here is the final package.<br />Elegant, simple and perfect in every way!<br />I tied the box with more red and white twine. <br />It helped to keep the lid shut and all the goodies inside. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Off to deliver the packages... all stacked in my Swagger Wagon!</span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">On a side-note:</span> </b></span></div>
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I SURPRISED Mr. Giles and show up to his work in THIS! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">To my very "BRITISH" husband (who NEVER wants attention)<br />I knew it would be OVER THE TOP for him.<br />I was right! <br />When he saw me walking up to his work in this shirt, <br />he hugged me and asked if I HAD to come inside?<br />To which I responded, "Absolutley!" <br />Makes me smile even thinking about it.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mr. Giles received a box too! <br />NO... not every box had LOVER BOY on it. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mr and Mrs. Giles <br />8 years ago, Daniel flew me up to Scotland and we had our first kiss!<br />What an incredable memory we shared.<br />Every Valentine's Day is special and we love to celebrate it!<br />Some years, we've booked beautiful hotel rooms or dinner cruises,<br /> other years we've stayed home and had a beautiful, romantic take out dinner.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">No matter how big or how small we celebrate,<br />We love spending it together.<br /><br />Here's to 40 future Valentine's Days!!!!</span><br />
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I just received an order to make <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">SURPRISE</span> Valentine's Day Box Lunches. </div>
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My friend is going out of town for Valentine's Day</div>
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They're going to be SO fun to make and even MORE fun to give! </div>
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Wouldn't you <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">LOVE</span> to receive a special package on Valentine's Day? </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If you're like me, <u>I'm SO</u></span><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> last minute </span></u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">when it comes to Valentine's Day! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Gifts are NOT my 'Love Language' </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">and it's the LAST thing I think about on holidays. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> Sad to Say, I'm usually running to the store the night before </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> trying to find something special that doesn't look like I got it at Rite Aid. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">So if you're like me and want to do something EXTRA special for Valentine's Day...</span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Let me create and deliver a </span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Boxed Lunch </span></span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">for you </span></span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">on </span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Valentine's Day!</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">How</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> EASY</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> is that! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Okay... so here is what will be in the Box Lunch you order: </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Pick Up between 11AM - 12PM, at a Roseville Location. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Please call/text Deborah @ 916.580.4764</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">valentines day, food, picnic, delivered, simple, budget friendly, handmade, baked goodies, hearts, </span></span></i></b></span></div>
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<br /></div>Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-78154191029603543582011-12-30T16:31:00.000-08:002011-12-30T16:31:15.241-08:00Happy New Year, Time to Simplify!<div style="text-align: center;">
Although I LOVE Christmas... the New Year is one my favorite times. </div>
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the clutter of Christmas Decor, Gifts, Goodies and Cards. </div>
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So... <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">'Tis the Season' </span></i>to simplify, de-clutter and purge! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'm embarrassed to say, this is what our house looked like on Boxing Day. <br />Lots of toys and clutter! </span></td></tr>
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So... the first project to tackle is our Living Room. Obviously! </div>
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Removing the tree aways makes our home look bigger and brighter. </div>
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It feels like an instant makeover. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">FYI - The cute kid at the bottom of the picture is NOT for sale! </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNP4y6HT0FyIfGh2dNVH7R3DtfGd-MMOQ6kl9YVkotWWzmo5avXZ9O6Y0XT7GupzqOkzuKNX8JvcZkCCSd1NRa-bOvrQ_Cz6F38FAU5BZBuOFyWgd0zS1342EsdDWStApuAPeneL-8ERLa/s1600/Photo12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNP4y6HT0FyIfGh2dNVH7R3DtfGd-MMOQ6kl9YVkotWWzmo5avXZ9O6Y0XT7GupzqOkzuKNX8JvcZkCCSd1NRa-bOvrQ_Cz6F38FAU5BZBuOFyWgd0zS1342EsdDWStApuAPeneL-8ERLa/s640/Photo12.jpg" width="490" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />I decided to go with a neutral, simple theme. <br />Using lots of white, cream and silver.<br /> Also, I used "Stars" as my decoration focus.<br />It's a symbol for the celebration of the New Year! </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6dEgkEUqXzoLGp3UtBxtcp4eLT7AxUjOVMyucqoU2rnbaJvTWxXbAtBqOZrwGXHlb4OBizW1isQ5Z6iOH38dARZKM2KaMEkc8MzFJfouEtrCW9CtxRlkDaCGVOWSpUj6y94NbVbfkfHRB/s1600/Photo8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6dEgkEUqXzoLGp3UtBxtcp4eLT7AxUjOVMyucqoU2rnbaJvTWxXbAtBqOZrwGXHlb4OBizW1isQ5Z6iOH38dARZKM2KaMEkc8MzFJfouEtrCW9CtxRlkDaCGVOWSpUj6y94NbVbfkfHRB/s640/Photo8.jpg" width="490" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />I purchased these stars from Pottery Barn a couple years ago.<br />Unfortunately, they went from REALLY sparkly and silver,<br />into more of a dull, bronze color.<br />Still, I love the look and shape they have.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncL8jgh7gRBafK3SFisE0IySTKaWIUJevXvREFuSBb5ahjS1R5R_kPfo62WX8N8bAAHjS4Y_DEpQPuF45L5vKFW-EFBIn0Lw7Zv0yQlPz3omPx7uTOLFfzrpVzPrllHr6yWP8cVfHfDh8/s1600/Photo1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncL8jgh7gRBafK3SFisE0IySTKaWIUJevXvREFuSBb5ahjS1R5R_kPfo62WX8N8bAAHjS4Y_DEpQPuF45L5vKFW-EFBIn0Lw7Zv0yQlPz3omPx7uTOLFfzrpVzPrllHr6yWP8cVfHfDh8/s640/Photo1.jpg" width="490" /></span></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I LOVE my book wreath! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Havilah made it for me for Christmas last year and it's one of my favorite things. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You can see how she made it </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bstreetbungalow.blogspot.com/2010/11/book-wreath.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. Also, she made a BEAUTIFUL book tree </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bstreetbungalow.blogspot.com/2011/12/tutorial-book-tree.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I usually hang it on my front door and decorate it seasonally, like </span><a href="http://aladyandherenglishman.blogspot.com/2011/07/fourth-of-july-decorations.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">HERE</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"> </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Although we added all the "picture" Christmas cards to our fridge,<br />all our traditional Christmas Cards were added to a small French Bulletin Board.<br />Most of these elegant , traditional cards were sent from our UK friends and family.<br />I had to have them up at least one more month! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I was given a Jamie Oliver cookbook for Christmas.<br />It was truly one of my FAVORITE gifts <br />and I'm excited to learn to cook traditional ENGLISH food for Mr. Giles. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lastly, I LOVE this saying on our shelf by our front door! <br />I believe it truly represents our life and all that we are.... <br />(Sometimes... when our life is REALLY crazy, I point to this sign and smile at Mr. Giles.)<br />Below it is our little French coat rack. <br />We stayed at the "Hotel De Ville" in Paris on our second honeymoon, <br />after our blessing service in England.<br />Every time I look at this sign, it brings back fond memories. </span></td></tr>
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So... this is the beginning of our New Year. </div>
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What's on your checklist? Any fun, creative ideas? </div>
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I would love to hear what you're doing and see pictures of your home and your projects! </div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;">Cheers and Happy New Year,</span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;">Debsx</span></i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's taken A YEAR </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">design Gabriella's room! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been tripped up by a few dilemmas and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(b</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">eing a Perfect Melancholy) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've had to mull it over and over and OVER. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I FINALLY found the PERFECT fabric, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">made some hard decisions </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and it's all coming together! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here were a few of my looming dilemmas:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gabriella wanted a RED, WHITE and BLUE room. (Her favorite colors) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I really wanted to give her the color choice, but couldn't get over the 'Patriotic' theme. I looked and looked for ideas but nothing clicked. Plus, I'm using that color combination for the boys room and wanted something more girly.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had a hard time figuring out an 'age appropriate' design. Any fabric or pictures I found were too young or too old. I didn't like the typical 'pink or purple' girl's room. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wanted to combine patterns, without making it too 'busy'. Trying to find fabrics in the same color family, that weren't too modern or mature, was really difficult.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So... here is the FINAL DESIGN for her room. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm hoping to start the project in January.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stay tuned for LOTS of picture</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">s. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love 'before and after' pictures... don't you? </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I LOVE how the headboard and dust ruffle match! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was given a headboard by my next door neighbor </span></div>
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<s><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Since my kids are messy </span></span></span></span></s></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">To add more color, </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">I'm making (one side of her duvet) with this fabric.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjgB_7-zNmB8QBE093V6Igv0e9fagZURumvE1P9xFgUtoU7084N9Sf38ucdwumG4xxsBpDgoKFM56VVoFF9ZxZ6WMYwj7WoHXCYpcB3xfpdf9X_SjnDYmrtLFPQ7nJEL7KVziNzM5ZdBAW/s1600/gabi+duvet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Fabric by Sandi Henderson - Secret Garden (Toffee) </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">The other side of the duvet with this fabric.</span> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">CURTAINS:</span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">I'm going to make curtains like these.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">This is made out of coral and cream solid fabric.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> Cut in strips and sewn together. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">(If I can afford it, I'm going to use Dupioni Silk) </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Also, I want to add some fun pillows to the bed like these: </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">I might add these to the ceiling, for a bit of whimsy.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">(I think Mr. Giles can make this.)</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">As you know, design is a work in progress and it will change as I go along. Depending on sales, prices and what I find on Craigslist, eBay, ect. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">So... I'm figuring out the fabric dimensions now</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">and ordering the fabric online this week. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Hoping to start the project in the New Year. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Can't wait to see it all come together! </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the second year, I was honored to cater </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love Ben and Havilah's home!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> It's so charming and has so much character. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Honestly, you could just set food on a table and it would look amazing!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Check out </span><a href="http://bstreetbungalow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">B Street Bungalow</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> to see the rest of their home.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I decided to go with a "Vintage Glam Christmas" theme. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wanted to use lots of silver, white and sparkle. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cheers and Merry Christmas,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Debsx </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">christmas party, glam, sparkle, holidays, roseville, ca, twins, budget decorations, easy, simple, amazing, winter, white and silver, </span></span>Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-78051149934509927632011-12-08T17:02:00.001-08:002011-12-08T18:00:24.886-08:00Candy Cane Christmas Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was invited to do the catering and decorating for our Rock Staff Christmas Dessert Party. </div>
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I was inspired to do a fun and festive table with a Candy Canes!!! </div>
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<br />Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-889172789992938242011-08-26T15:43:00.000-07:002011-08-27T07:47:01.415-07:0040 Day Fast: Day 1- Preparation<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our church, The Rock of Roseville, is holding a '40 Day Fast'.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> It starts TODAY and goes until Oct. 4, 2011. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">See more information <a href="http://www.revivalstories.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">HERE</span></span></a>: </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsE2ha2fCcPhKhtk8DnQp_Bn7CS9syQTpMHlQVZnv0NXJj9CmBJS2gHughW3dAd0tg8y66rFFazkoTiKfXcURr-GSpzeJT_kLObu8msvQVfnMxZIYab1sX4kJLp34JRDlhfTPWTAfd6NDx/s1600/logo-300x83.png" /></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They have AMAZING videos and information on fasting! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mr. Giles and I have decided to join in the fast! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This has been the first time in 6 years,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm not pregnant or nursing</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> and can juice fast.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are VERY excited about this HUGE endeavor!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've done MANY 40 Day Fasts, </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">between the ages for 18 - 25 years old.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However, this is the FIRST fast</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">since getting married and having kids. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's NOT going to be as easy,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> since I still have to cook meals for my three little ones. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yet Daniel and I feel and urgency to do it. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We'll be praying for clarity and direction for our lives. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We can feel the anticipation in the air... </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">or maybe it's the Wheatgrass on the counter?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, in preparation for this endeavor...</span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have enlisted the help of my Mom, </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">the Web and friends to advise us. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are SO many wonderful resources out there! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For starts, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">we'll be doing a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;"><i>'Three Day Colon Cleanse'</i></span>. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's a simple, yet an effective way to clean out the body of toxins. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Plus it helps to alleviate the frequent headaches </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">that come at the beginning of a long fasts. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today, I went to the health food store and </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">picked up the items needed to make this cleanse. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is the simple recipe: </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">3 Day Colon Cleanse:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Make sure you use seeds and not powder.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUxT5leJ7epIr1k2azH6p9e7bQrLTmATe-b8RgGE9TxjyirweAPoPGe_dqwrGLDyNK7WKtbT51kVLZPp2Hsxz-jUmqtA7SfTem-CM39HmoFAHkFX9b_BdKaNLM9cBjGx2Qvb5WpuPkEmu/s1600/Colon+Cleanse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUxT5leJ7epIr1k2azH6p9e7bQrLTmATe-b8RgGE9TxjyirweAPoPGe_dqwrGLDyNK7WKtbT51kVLZPp2Hsxz-jUmqtA7SfTem-CM39HmoFAHkFX9b_BdKaNLM9cBjGx2Qvb5WpuPkEmu/s640/Colon+Cleanse.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Eat the cleanse SLOWLY during breakfast time. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do this 3 mornings in a row. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*This is only usefully for juice fasting </span></div></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My parents have used this cleanse for 20 years and it works great! </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 14px;">Also, to make life easier, I made the remaining 2 days in Ziplock bags.<br />
(without the juice)<br />
All I have to do is add the juice (the night before) and stick it in the fridge. <br />
I will remember this step, since it will be the ONLY thing I eat all day! : D</span></td></tr>
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So... I'll keep you posted during our 40 day fast.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hear the first three days are the hardest... we'll see! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div></div>Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-58397675876293766342011-08-16T08:22:00.000-07:002011-08-16T08:22:03.679-07:00Fresh & Easy Meals: Indian Curry<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay, so Mr. Giles and I LOVE Indian food. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's probably our favorite food. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(Yes... my Italian Grandmother would roll over in her grave!)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In fact, most of our Anniversaries or special events are celebrated with Indian Cuisine.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My first experience with Indian food was while living in England. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I remember being asked if I wanted to go out for a "Curry." <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What is that?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We order from a restaurant down the street called called 'Dine India.' <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The BEST part was ... they delivered it to your door! I know!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was one of the best meals I had ever eaten <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and from then on… I was in LOVE! <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, when I returned to the USA,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wanted to find Indian cuisine here. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, most of the Indian restaurants I found were VERY expensive!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We just couldn't justify going very often. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This led me to figuring out how to cook Indian food at home. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Over the years, I've cooked many Indian dishes<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> including Marsalas, Curries and Kormas.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many of my English friends and family <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">have smuggled wonderful Indian spices from the UK (in their suitcases) for me <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and I usually pack my luggage full of them when I visit the UK as well. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know that a lot of you don't have the privilege of knowing<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">AWESOME English people who will smuggle spices for you so...<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wanted to give you another option.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have used this recipe more times than I can count…. Enjoy!</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This recipe can be made in a Dutch Oven or Crock Pot. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chicken Curry serve with Cauliflower Mash and Roasted Tomatoes </span></span></span></td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Easy Chicken Curry </span></span></span></div></div><div class="rcpdetail" id="maindesc" style="color: #555555; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Prep and Cook Time: about 40 minutes. </span></span></div></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yield:</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Makes 4 servings</span></span></div></div></div><div class="rcpdetail" id="ingredients" style="color: #555555; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><h2 style="color: #2a2a2a; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ingredients</span></span></h2><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;"><a href="http://tjsdeliveryservice.com/images/thumbs/0000483.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://tjsdeliveryservice.com/images/thumbs/0000483.jpg" width="117" /></span></a>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons olive oil</span></span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 boned skinned chicken breast halves (8 oz. each), diced </span></span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 large white or red onion, sliced</span></span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 bell peppers, seeded and sliced </span></span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 jars of Trader Joe's Marsala Simmering Sauce </span></span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 bunch of cilantro, diced </span></span></li>
</ul></div><div class="rcpdetail" id="preparation" style="color: #555555; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><h2 style="color: #2a2a2a; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Preparation</span></span></h2><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Heat olive oil in a large pan or Dutch Oven. Over med-high heat until oil is hot but not smoking. Add onions and bell peppers. Cook until onions are translucent and bell peppers soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute. </span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. </span></span></div></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Add simmering sauce to the pot and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for half hour. </span></span></div></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Serve over basmati rice or quinoa. Garnish with cilantro. (Healthy Alternative: Serve with Cauliflower Mash and Roasted Tomatoes... recipes to come) </span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Also, Trader Joe's sells fresh and frozen Naan Bread. It's an Indian bread and wonderful with curry. It's perfect when served warm out of the oven and topped with butter. </span></span></div></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">As you know, having 3 kids in 4 years has been quite an endevor. </div><div style="text-align: center;">As a very 'scheduled and checklist' type person, I find myself overcome </div><div style="text-align: center;">by the daily interruptions and overwhelming monotony of my job as a SAHM. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It always seems like I'm looking online for ways to manage our time, routines and chores. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Many of the forms out there are too <s>boring</s> generic for me. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I decided to create my own.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I'm slowly making my "Mommy Folder". </div><div style="text-align: center;">Once it's complete, it will be revealed. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Until then, I'm going to show you some of the forms I've been creating. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This week I created our Family Routine and Family Chores. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a VERY simple version. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't want to overwhelmed my family with 'Excel, color-coded, up to the minute' schedules</div><div style="text-align: center;">and thought this would be easier. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">How you like them? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the Giles Family Routine and Chore Chart:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm going to make blank ones you can download if you like. (Once I figure out how to do it!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So... that's it for now. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Some of the routines may change as school starts. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't mind. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ask Mr. Giles, it's one of my FAVORITE things to do. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Cheers, until we meet again!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Debsx </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-44760444254136541562011-08-08T08:00:00.000-07:002011-08-08T08:00:10.641-07:00Makeover Monday: Our Living Room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0JfgOgpOIvlb3AOi0dxf_vKH0D62wXZF0pTJ3KLWPW0q0fiqRHwtrar7PqRGCvqPCYDYqCQl8HhU-TdcIgUjK8-e3HIJgA7IK-u1khfWDpPQ3LoLwfj3a9UpnGtBe6y3-lgufA4WV-ET/s1600/IMG_1897.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0JfgOgpOIvlb3AOi0dxf_vKH0D62wXZF0pTJ3KLWPW0q0fiqRHwtrar7PqRGCvqPCYDYqCQl8HhU-TdcIgUjK8-e3HIJgA7IK-u1khfWDpPQ3LoLwfj3a9UpnGtBe6y3-lgufA4WV-ET/s640/IMG_1897.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0JfgOgpOIvlb3AOi0dxf_vKH0D62wXZF0pTJ3KLWPW0q0fiqRHwtrar7PqRGCvqPCYDYqCQl8HhU-TdcIgUjK8-e3HIJgA7IK-u1khfWDpPQ3LoLwfj3a9UpnGtBe6y3-lgufA4WV-ET/s1600/IMG_1897.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Okay, since we moved into our new home, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been wanting to tackle some decorating projects. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">However, we've been playing catch up financially </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and we've chosen to not spend ANY money </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that's not absolutely necessary!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, like a TRUE Melancholy, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've put off changing ANYTHING until I have EVERYTHING I need. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Yes.. this drives Mr. Giles nuts!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> However, I have become tired of 'pinning' on <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and decided to start decorating without spending a lot of money! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, armed with a $2 can of white spray paint, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a borrowed table from my Mom, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">flowers from my garden, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a $10 Silver Tea Set I purchased at a yard sale this weekend</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and $10 worth of printed family photos...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was my weekend project:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">THE PICTURE WALL</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">While hanging the pictures, we realized we only had 7 photos</span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> to hang on the wall, instead of 8. Opps! <br />
So, we left them like this. LOL </span></span></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This wall is the first thing you see when you enter our home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mr. Giles was gracious enough to hang a few pictures the week we moved in. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">However, I've been wanting to lighten things up</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and get rid of al the black picture frames and dark furniture. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, I took the frames and painted them white. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I went to <a href="http://Walmart.com/">Walmart.com</a> and ordered 4 - 8x10 prints for under $3 each. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The prints are photos taken during our <a href="http://aladyandherenglishman.blogspot.com/2011/06/vacation-time-cabo-san-lucas.html">Cabo San Lucas Vacation</a> this year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've added some simple steps on how to decorate a wall. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(I'm sure you've seen this before)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcJOSIxd6KZVNQ5QFx2J00GGRyy_smCrPyAtRUQV_jr9Hzm2gY8Pi2y2RsbcAwpfbXE_OwYpiyNxdqjMqdJt0g-KUjH06LpGVi7JyT6v1zkhnykWpYj3ZcPjPGKJShOLEQT9wm3Gd55ROl/s1600/Furniture+%2526+Pictures.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcJOSIxd6KZVNQ5QFx2J00GGRyy_smCrPyAtRUQV_jr9Hzm2gY8Pi2y2RsbcAwpfbXE_OwYpiyNxdqjMqdJt0g-KUjH06LpGVi7JyT6v1zkhnykWpYj3ZcPjPGKJShOLEQT9wm3Gd55ROl/s640/Furniture+%2526+Pictures.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The borrowed table from my Mom, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">will be returned when I can afford a Buffet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I liked that it's light and bright, just the style I'm going for! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I added accessories. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started with a "Romantic Look", which included a $10 Silver Tea Set. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A faux flower from Pottery Barn, that my husband purchased for me (on clearance),</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> when we found out we were pregnant with our son, Wesley. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The end of a curtain rod, to hang my 'Life Saying' on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Three mercury glass candle sticks purchased on clearance at <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/">Crate & Barrel</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A cream jar that holds the petals of my Wedding Bouquet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(It was given to me, as a wedding present, by my beautiful friend and bridesmaid, Staci.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A Pottery Barn ornament that was given to me on a Christmas gift. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, what do you think? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Sometimes I have to remember that my husband lives in the house too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Although he loves me, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he can't live in a home decorated totally feminine. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I toned it down a little. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think?</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I added some sticks that I've had FOREVER! (They're Mr. Giles favorite)<br />
I purchased a bundle at <a href="http://www.denios.org/">Denio's Farmer's Market</a> for $8.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Fresh cuttings from my Crepe Myrtle tree that's blooming outside my kitchen window.</div><div style="text-align: center;">A 'SIMPLICITY' Sign.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lastly, a ceramic cream lantern that I purchased from Illuminations, </div><div style="text-align: center;">before they went out of business. (That was a sad day!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think it will look beautiful when the candle inside the lantern is lit </div><div style="text-align: center;">and it reflects off the Mercury Glass candle sticks. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't you think?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">I was right... it's gorgeous! </span></span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;">Okay... so after I finished the wall, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I looked around for other areas of the Living Room to tackle. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Let's just say, I didn't have to look very far... </div><div style="text-align: center;">The TV stand was staring right at me and yelling, "Pick Me!" </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So.. my next project:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">THE TV STAND</span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It's hard when your TV Cabinet doesn't have any doors <br />
and everything is on open shelving. <br />
This console table was not intended to be used for our TV, <br />
but it works for now and it's FREE!<br />
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So, my goal was to find some easy storage solutions and simple accessories.<br />
What do you think? </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimVOrs8EyVWibaWBUZeTetYiAT56SNAz8QXMa0wmQgkU1dkzK3ICo9DTTfXdzhCftR8SlW4_ZoGXqgLFbo_QCgObkw2kDO9EPXbcZBKG9VyRQhN6t_EC55zI_q-5jQuH2OUtOCd-f4L5Gb/s1600/TV+Storage+new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimVOrs8EyVWibaWBUZeTetYiAT56SNAz8QXMa0wmQgkU1dkzK3ICo9DTTfXdzhCftR8SlW4_ZoGXqgLFbo_QCgObkw2kDO9EPXbcZBKG9VyRQhN6t_EC55zI_q-5jQuH2OUtOCd-f4L5Gb/s640/TV+Storage+new.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started by organizing our DVDs. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Honestly, we don't very many, </div><div style="text-align: center;">because we watch movies off Hulu and Netfix. </div><div style="text-align: center;">However, I found a storage box in my room </div><div style="text-align: center;">and it totally matched the decor and fit the DVDs. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Next I found a large basket holding old magazines and I filled it with blankets. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It's always nice to add texture to a cold, modern piece of furniture. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Lastly, I added some faux herbs I'd purchased at IKEA years ago. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My last project was:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">OUR COFFEE TABLE:</span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2-wCuGa6peAQDAMy2Lu5sI_NQIclXD9h_LpaQ1rD1mDvth8Tndpf-hayjl_pP-oKuJWjskYLFu_e5XLIfCB8bc2yZehNHLQub11sZOUno43LH9aO8ZlhH42kaxp6-_7vjGCM5w0woIV2c/s1600/IMG_1941.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2-wCuGa6peAQDAMy2Lu5sI_NQIclXD9h_LpaQ1rD1mDvth8Tndpf-hayjl_pP-oKuJWjskYLFu_e5XLIfCB8bc2yZehNHLQub11sZOUno43LH9aO8ZlhH42kaxp6-_7vjGCM5w0woIV2c/s640/IMG_1941.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> It's more like a storage basket, </div><div style="text-align: center;">we purchased from Target to use as a toy box. </div><div style="text-align: center;">However, when we moved into this home, </div><div style="text-align: center;">our original coffee table was too big for the space. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This basket worked great! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to add a little 'BLING' to the coffee table. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a mirrored serving tray in my bedroom, also from Target. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was the ONLY Home Decor item I purchased last year! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes... I know.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> We were living with my parents and</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I'm way too practical to purchase items for a home </div><div style="text-align: center;">I was not going to live in long-term. </div><div style="text-align: center;">When I saw this in Target, I just HAD to have it! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I've always wanted a Mirrored Coffee table, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but this will have to do. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I added some magazines, a faux plant and the glass jar. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I like the look of it and its simplicity.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Hopefully, it will keep my kids from jumping off the coffee table</div><div style="text-align: center;"> while watching TV! </div><div style="text-align: center;">We'll see.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8fKRqHOtZcq176pTjbtK03MID9f51VgSjMhwGsftJ6S2Nc2P0NDqqX4PQGLIJ39eMZxbxA-W4l-Ae2G0XJiVO8mjpLgZbA7qC-uNYtCmZLydWnG_QaXbJxfEg4x05PlkvNbbx3Jh6QExF/s1600/living+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8fKRqHOtZcq176pTjbtK03MID9f51VgSjMhwGsftJ6S2Nc2P0NDqqX4PQGLIJ39eMZxbxA-W4l-Ae2G0XJiVO8mjpLgZbA7qC-uNYtCmZLydWnG_QaXbJxfEg4x05PlkvNbbx3Jh6QExF/s640/living+room.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Okay... now back to finishing my <a href="http://aladyandherenglishman.blogspot.com/2011/08/makeover-mondays-dining-room-chairs.html">Dining Room Chairs</a>, I wrote about last week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Cheers, until we meet again! </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Debs </span></i></div><br />
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</span></b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mr. Giles Story: </span></b></span></div></div><div style="font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have been addicted to food all my life. </span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My biggest weight was 270 pounds. </span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I needed help and didn't know what to do. </span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Someone turned me onto a weight lose plan that required me to </span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">portion out my food and cut out all sugar and most </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">carbohydrates.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I was so desperate, I decided to try it! </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The portion controlled meal plan totally worked! </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The weight began to fall off and after 3 months, </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I got down to my goal weight of 198 pounds! </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 1em; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVS0ktmlZZUih97lxOpeAS0G_6Olh-axTH1F-05lwSbtFXvedJ9SvpQXDxeDvD4R4CIFpGEYyuT-JV2LRLqr0vsN5qluZHKobdYijckPvucQhZrYS2OIpaKACfbEOULuuLwbDY0PQry8o/s1600/deb+profile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVS0ktmlZZUih97lxOpeAS0G_6Olh-axTH1F-05lwSbtFXvedJ9SvpQXDxeDvD4R4CIFpGEYyuT-JV2LRLqr0vsN5qluZHKobdYijckPvucQhZrYS2OIpaKACfbEOULuuLwbDY0PQry8o/s400/deb+profile.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>My Story: </b></span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Three years ago, my husband needed to loose weight. </span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This was made VERY clear after a Doctor's Appointment </span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">where the doctor informed Mr. Giles that he was OBESE. </span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At the time, we had been married for 4 years. </span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He's was 25 years old, 6'2 tall and carried his extra weight pretty well. </span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you saw him, you would think he needed to loose a few pounds </span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">but you would NEVER think he was OBESE! </span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We attributed his weight gain to eating "AMERICAN SIZE" potions, </span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">a stressful job and gaining sympathy weight with me during my pregnancies. </span></span></div></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">After he started the program, I was so amazed by the results! In order for him to keep the weight off, I had to learn to cook healthy, low carb, portioned-controlled meals that tasted JUST AS GOOD as our regular meals. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I did a lot if research and created many recipes and meal plans. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">One of my recipes: Chicken Curry with Roasted Tomatoes and Cauliflower Mash. </span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Please continue to look at my site, I will include items like:</span></span></span></span></div><ul><li style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><br />
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<li><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Diet Details:</span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> What are the specifics of the diet?</span></li>
<li><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Seasonal Menus</span></i></b></li>
<li><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Detailed Shopping Lists</span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">: including where to shop and cost breakdown</span></li>
<li><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Weekly Recipes: </span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">created to go with what's fresh and in season</span></li>
</ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Looking forward to giving you all the knowledge I have and helping you loose the weight you desire. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Cheers! Until we meet again,</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Debsx</span></div></span><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div></div>Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-41422602058972558002011-08-01T08:00:00.000-07:002011-08-08T07:59:12.104-07:00MAKEOVER MONDAY: Dining Room Chairs (BEFORE)<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ever since Havilah purchased these chairs on Craigslist, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've had my eye on them! </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS0fDvV7jei71I2osT5idrpHB4ek9sWvmxLyQcuQQqd_7Dl65LWEpX_RM5Dd6Dgc5xMH1cpbNAW2bjPoTeRMqahGkiF1SFdAT5CS0q3JhjwkZAp46VGxTFN6yR6s7AxsBQVnf19fA4RptG/s1600/IMG_2098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS0fDvV7jei71I2osT5idrpHB4ek9sWvmxLyQcuQQqd_7Dl65LWEpX_RM5Dd6Dgc5xMH1cpbNAW2bjPoTeRMqahGkiF1SFdAT5CS0q3JhjwkZAp46VGxTFN6yR6s7AxsBQVnf19fA4RptG/s640/IMG_2098.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I LOVE the look of them and the structure they have. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">When Havilah decided to get rid of them and give them to charity, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I jumped at the chance to redo them! (Plus they were FREE!)</span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIP-6cP3Tr939Cc9gN5se6s12TCNIV-WKZXptyIkBuOXmnu9-i1OvVJbz4Oo1K5pYOB2H2ITIVCvQ540HHLXEOMs-aRg70Q_lQ8Se9tpA4IXiOKlodJrn6Eisr-hfrViXMjNBpr0qR4Qug/s1600/IMG_2101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIP-6cP3Tr939Cc9gN5se6s12TCNIV-WKZXptyIkBuOXmnu9-i1OvVJbz4Oo1K5pYOB2H2ITIVCvQ540HHLXEOMs-aRg70Q_lQ8Se9tpA4IXiOKlodJrn6Eisr-hfrViXMjNBpr0qR4Qug/s640/IMG_2101.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, I've been thinking a lot about them, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">especially when I see them in my backyard EVERY day. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How can I redo them? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What style should I make them?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> How can I make them kid-friendly AND stylish? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbAn0LR4yPQl8YFEa0MIczNSV7U1dpw3MFrPkuEKjw_PNLZOvodcK_cdwh4nPVmFQjXy4nIGaK4Gx9yH1nmizntztRd6gxbBgx2KIJ9oZOpn-pT4yk85PlWCMOht36sr1s29MBf3zdLXaK/s1600/IMG_2102.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbAn0LR4yPQl8YFEa0MIczNSV7U1dpw3MFrPkuEKjw_PNLZOvodcK_cdwh4nPVmFQjXy4nIGaK4Gx9yH1nmizntztRd6gxbBgx2KIJ9oZOpn-pT4yk85PlWCMOht36sr1s29MBf3zdLXaK/s640/IMG_2102.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since I'm not a fan of the country wood color, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">plus I don't need ANY more dark wood in my home,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I've decided to lighten them up.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">REMOVE CUSHIONS:<br />
So...first things first.<br />
Get the seat cushions off. <br />
I've seen this done a MILLION times on design shows, <br />
but I've never done it myself. <br />
This is usually something I would wait and ask Mr. Giles to do.<br />
Since he's really fast and has all the tools. <br />
However, he's been working 3 weeks straight and<br />
I've become impatient!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
So... I took them off myself. <br />
My family is applauding right now, <br />
as they know I'm not good at these things. </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU47U0ibKKeMep2ImQ8YAfRPmgnZ7lTtKQoEOYdyd_6SZWNRim7j9SI3RlDly1cXGrJcjD9nzO8zgkrRH9QQiGNKd78DZ6-CqFnCtZUt76vnWK8erasYAA-mgCRNUGtPOW0Gu-C5jBGSuM/s1600/IMG_2103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU47U0ibKKeMep2ImQ8YAfRPmgnZ7lTtKQoEOYdyd_6SZWNRim7j9SI3RlDly1cXGrJcjD9nzO8zgkrRH9QQiGNKd78DZ6-CqFnCtZUt76vnWK8erasYAA-mgCRNUGtPOW0Gu-C5jBGSuM/s640/IMG_2103.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Actually it was REALLY easy.<br />
They were disgusting...moldy and horrible. (Totally tweaked my OCD!)<br />
However, I have visions of them looking fabulous and had to overcome my fears! </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0fEXPd95AjfuPFEcnWoJyBV1hLHjARTKVa7YkqlDoJ1wkm_1hDnF1gx5dKuG4BPKqzCpHlcQK-KGzTm351ayDuhvPeZqH19YKTkEbcqj64eixZjc0Gu8R8ApqRPfRQIGzDLuEQ7MoSKUq/s1600/IMG_2104.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0fEXPd95AjfuPFEcnWoJyBV1hLHjARTKVa7YkqlDoJ1wkm_1hDnF1gx5dKuG4BPKqzCpHlcQK-KGzTm351ayDuhvPeZqH19YKTkEbcqj64eixZjc0Gu8R8ApqRPfRQIGzDLuEQ7MoSKUq/s640/IMG_2104.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cushions Off. YEAH! </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmHYtJquktDbSzKvs06wx59nyYSLyWaCIXUW1N5rgK2K4l5VwqhCtTJx2ZPrEekQkau4TCooHk0JtVTfbTXbHb2lt9sajUn7yRB4ONLBE393ZHhadhF2OYVeDDwpFEvfdoUtStp3wtaF_f/s1600/IMG_2105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmHYtJquktDbSzKvs06wx59nyYSLyWaCIXUW1N5rgK2K4l5VwqhCtTJx2ZPrEekQkau4TCooHk0JtVTfbTXbHb2lt9sajUn7yRB4ONLBE393ZHhadhF2OYVeDDwpFEvfdoUtStp3wtaF_f/s640/IMG_2105.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Honestly, the cushions were SO BAD, I have to throw out! <br />
(including the wood and foam)<br />
This is going to add to the overall cost. <br />
However, I couldn't imagine putting beautiful fabric on<br />
disgusting cushions <br />
and knowing what was underneath! </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbzKtaieKOoDXBOxBKVSqXpEQu0AmE8N4UODUrMYievIQmjV8Dv-N4tEKKidsDVnN5m4R0W2wLPteJ-Y-CGp4P2Y5aEhN5JxTqu9lPtDatmONeu9WEJrkcC0lYxBHx8TXfH_3lHikwzv0/s1600/IMG_2109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbzKtaieKOoDXBOxBKVSqXpEQu0AmE8N4UODUrMYievIQmjV8Dv-N4tEKKidsDVnN5m4R0W2wLPteJ-Y-CGp4P2Y5aEhN5JxTqu9lPtDatmONeu9WEJrkcC0lYxBHx8TXfH_3lHikwzv0/s640/IMG_2109.jpg" width="540" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">SANDING:<br />
I used a sanding block. I LOVE them! <br />
Some guy tried to sell me on the sanding papers <br />
because of the curves on the chairs, <br />
but I didn't use them. <br />
The block is all you need and I only used one.<br />
It cost around $4.<br />
So far... this is a really cheap date! </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PxulzZtRU8GEHwxXDqMfwLGktmC-n-EXFmnMoTwN9VJTNfKRTrp6FlW1BjeFg3PxoQpLRyNf4SMDxgjiYtkiLDjQSvH2Gsrub4gnMSzLU6PO2FC1s7BsvTYIekWmeS1AIg9zkdQ96Ef5/s1600/IMG_2111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PxulzZtRU8GEHwxXDqMfwLGktmC-n-EXFmnMoTwN9VJTNfKRTrp6FlW1BjeFg3PxoQpLRyNf4SMDxgjiYtkiLDjQSvH2Gsrub4gnMSzLU6PO2FC1s7BsvTYIekWmeS1AIg9zkdQ96Ef5/s640/IMG_2111.jpg" width="480" /></span></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It took about 4 hours, but they got done. <br />
Almost thought about keeping them sanded, <br />
but I NEED to lighten up my house.<br />
So, I've decided to paint them.<br />
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That's it for now.... stay tuned for more pictures to come! </span></span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><i>Cheers, until we meet again!</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><i>Debsx </i></span></div>Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-52136475084909514322011-07-25T08:51:00.000-07:002011-07-27T21:15:33.171-07:00Happy Birthday Mr. Giles - 28 things you might not know about Mr. Giles<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today is my husband's 28th birthday! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am so blessed to share my life with this amazing man. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you don't know him, you REALLY should. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So to celebrate this wonderful day...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I'm going to share </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;">28</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> random facts about him. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So very 'un-British' of me to be sharing his secrets... </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">but he married an American, so he'll have to suffer through it!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">one</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of his first jobs was working as a PUNTER in Cambridge.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He won the award for giving the BEST tour.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/53/de/1f/cambridge-punting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/53/de/1f/cambridge-punting.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">two </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/53/de/1f/cambridge-punting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He loves SLEEP. I'm mean REALLY LOVES SLEEP. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He can nap anywhere and at anytime.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> When we were dating, he would miss our dates because he was asleep! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes... I still married him. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">three</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He's an ARTIST. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He went to a ART College for two years and </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">was excepted into a University for Art, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">but he decided to do a church internship instead. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">four </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He rubbed my FEET every night when I was pregnant. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That's a huge deal if you've ever seen my feet. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3V75wuRY2Fh-gtQ-kkMly2el4_PMyqp6VjOWpQsvmsTl-6iKQrqH-Uq1fuRTCnorq9ovHfEAGhVS1hyphenhyphen7uGymXeakcb1jAzeDbveA8y0_2BFyFwrPLYRZdhOCAfB3rGwubw5Cko7oX8Fa/s1600/feet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3V75wuRY2Fh-gtQ-kkMly2el4_PMyqp6VjOWpQsvmsTl-6iKQrqH-Uq1fuRTCnorq9ovHfEAGhVS1hyphenhyphen7uGymXeakcb1jAzeDbveA8y0_2BFyFwrPLYRZdhOCAfB3rGwubw5Cko7oX8Fa/s1600/feet.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">five</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He does not PROCRASTINATE. If it needs to get done, he does it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">six</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He's extremely HANDY. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If he can read how to do it, he can do it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Usually, there's one moment in the project when he says he's going to give up, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">but he always keeps going and finishes it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">seven</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He's very TICKLISH! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you tickle him for a really long time... you can get him to yell, "NO." </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(I love it because with his British accent it sounds like, "NEEEWWWW." </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">eight</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He's a COFFEE MASTER. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When we first met, he was a Barista for Starbucks and </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">had the opportunity to become a 'Coffee Master.'</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I helped him study for the exam. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He went to London to take the BIG exam and passed. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He's been making my coffee every morning since. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/41784_115294897467_1665557_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/41784_115294897467_1665557_n.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">nine</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He's really good not letting me STAY MAD. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He used to make me repeat this saying when we were dating,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> "I get upset about small, little things and it ruins our time together." </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sometimes I would say it through tears, but at the end, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">we would both be laughing. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ten</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He loves wearing a DRESSING GOWN. (aka: bathrobe) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I met him, I remember seeing him in his dressing gown and thinking, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"What! A 19 year old guy wears a dressing gown?" </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My Dad always wore a bathrobe and I found this very charming. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cannotbebothered.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/10083157-fbman-models-a-wool-jersey-dressing-gown-and-his-wire-haired-fox-terrier-poses-for-the-camera-posters2-224x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.cannotbebothered.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/10083157-fbman-models-a-wool-jersey-dressing-gown-and-his-wire-haired-fox-terrier-poses-for-the-camera-posters2-224x300.jpg" width="297" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">eleven</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He's a really good COOK. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He knows how to make anything and makes a great stir-fry! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(too bad he married someone who doesn't like veggies.)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">twelve </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He's got an amazing LAUGH. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of those deep chuckles. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He laughs every day, he's very happy. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">thirteen </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He doesn't mind the sight of blood or throw up. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He's in charge of all clean ups when one of our kids gets sick or hurt. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">fourteen </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He plays the RECORDER really well! Didn't find that out until one of the kids received one as a present. He picked it up and started playing, I was stunned! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thorpemusicians.bravehost.com/myPictures/recorder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="277" src="http://thorpemusicians.bravehost.com/myPictures/recorder.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://thorpemusicians.bravehost.com/myPictures/recorder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">fifteen </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He loves anything on TV that has to do with </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">NEWS, HISTORY, DOCUMENTARIES or LEARNING. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">sixteen</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">His favorite movie is 'Home Alone'. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Although he would NEVER admit that to your face. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/HomeAlone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/HomeAlone.jpg" width="285" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">seventeen </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even though he comes from the UK, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">which is know for Cynicism, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">he has a genuine FAITH in God and people. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He always believes the BEST in people and is very non-judgemental. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Funny that his names means,"To NOT JUDGE" </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and mine means, "To JUDGE." It's so TRUE!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">eighteen</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He loves DANCE/TECNO music. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think that's because they always play it on British Radio. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He even has his favorite radio station saved when we go to San Francisco. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">nineteen</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He loves to DANCE, but doesn't really know how.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> (Me too) In fact, that's one of our favorite things </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">about attending weddings together... the dancing! </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Can you see us? We are wearing black and white. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">twenty</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He loves WORSHIP music and loves to sing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> If it were up to him, it would be playing constantly </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">as the background music to our lives. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">twenty one</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He can't stand BONES in any meat. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As long as their in there, he refuses to eat it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">twenty two </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He's a great SWIMMER and loves the water. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNXBW7jyA6_1r1y0waOzkdEJ576Xlvrf484uqabJvATc_utJt8Vx1MnPpzN7KTtPDWc6oeprHW6_BQd-yN7U1MkrGLgPdLC-KdxlQlXyQwAuUyXEXeMooWkFyt1zVw3hLcVPTza2cOLFX8/s1600/swimming.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNXBW7jyA6_1r1y0waOzkdEJ576Xlvrf484uqabJvATc_utJt8Vx1MnPpzN7KTtPDWc6oeprHW6_BQd-yN7U1MkrGLgPdLC-KdxlQlXyQwAuUyXEXeMooWkFyt1zVw3hLcVPTza2cOLFX8/s400/swimming.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">twenty three</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He's in charge of all POTTY TRAINING for our kids.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> It grosses me out and he's very consistent. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">twenty four </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've never met a person who didn't LIKE Daniel. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He's everyone's friend and is always warm and welcoming. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm sure that why he's so good at managing and sales. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">twenty five </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Every JOB POSITION Daniel has applied for, he's got. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He walks in favor everywhere he goes. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">twenty six</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He's very HONEST. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even when he's wrong, he always quick to admit it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What more could a wife ask for? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">twenty seven</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Daniel loves being a DAD! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He loves having kids and loves playing with them.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> He's very patient and fun. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMZXgcQXaQTWHdxOLYSPDAujW7l4s1GoIKwdAMrNC8xjsoVi66fWFhvmLT25vinwPwZsvGJpVC7Zi9FydYCkleMttOowguUr_N5bNlI6PVS7A7ImY5I2MV_nRpo0eqGQHpT7IfygsaoFzK/s1600/family.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMZXgcQXaQTWHdxOLYSPDAujW7l4s1GoIKwdAMrNC8xjsoVi66fWFhvmLT25vinwPwZsvGJpVC7Zi9FydYCkleMttOowguUr_N5bNlI6PVS7A7ImY5I2MV_nRpo0eqGQHpT7IfygsaoFzK/s1600/family.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">twenty eight</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Daniel is the BEST husband! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">God totally knew what I needed. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He's relaxed, sincere, faithful, diligent, up for anything, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">kind, loves to laugh, a lover of God, responsible </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and a true servant leader. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Daniel has never asked to be recognized, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">but he's UNFORGETTABLE! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Happy Birthday Baby! </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I love you, Doots </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div>Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-57961872647380038422011-07-22T08:00:00.000-07:002011-07-22T08:00:03.100-07:00Fourth of July Decorations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thought I should share my simple, inexpensive ideas for decorating our doorstep </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">for the 4th of July BEFORE the month is over!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> (You'll have to remember to look at this next June. LOL) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We were really tight financially in June... okay more like... REALLY TIGHT!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I always struggle spending money on the non-necessities during times like these, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">when we are trying to catch up financially from a crazy month </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">including moving house, going on vacation and slow sales.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> (My husband works commission) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However, while I was walking through Walmart getting my groceries, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I saw some (cheap) cute decorations and justified purchasing them. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I took it out of the weekly food budget. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think all the decor, plants and flag cost under $30. SCORE! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Havilah, my sister, gave me a Paper Wreath for Christmas. I LOVE IT!<br />
I've hung it on my front door and have envisioned decorating it for every season.<br />
(Pictures to come!) </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I came across some 4th of July cupcake liners. <br />
They came with toothpicks topped with starts.<br />
I attached them to my wreath like flowers and pinned them with the toothpicks. </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> I planted my flower pots with 4th of July colored flowers. <br />
The flowers were on sale and I purchased the soil from a neighbor. <br />
(The joys of being a one-car family and stuck at home!) </span></span></td></tr>
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Aren't they lovely?</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lastly, I HAD to hang a flag!<br />
I think everyone in our neighborhood hangs a flag. <br />
That's what I love about living here. <br />
On our walks, I always make the kids count the flags on the homes. <br />
So much fun and they learn their numbers too! <br />
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Secretly, I always call the 4th of July... <br />
"Independence From Evil, Old England" to Mr. Giles! <br />
He loves how patriotic the American's are. WINK!<br />
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I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July! </span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cheers, until we meet again, </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Debsx </span>Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-33063803265493671122011-07-21T11:54:00.000-07:002011-08-01T17:35:49.524-07:00Baby Clothes Cupcakes!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I've been wanting to make these Baby Clothes Cupcakes for months! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've had the items in my craft box, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">but never found the right time to make them. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This week, our friends Tim and Sarah had a little baby girl. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></span></div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXLNw1A1Ydlc8-j8e7IE5A3TiU4cYNKciDshOubYyAls5XsRLm4cQ5Y5O3qrAJrk4Pfg-UsrzUzhsLn9_YvV30JBFogeUCbYodzyqrCfBykjZt-LcN68mCYwfrKjEr6JVo0BaS-tCwmkP/s1600/sarah+D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXLNw1A1Ydlc8-j8e7IE5A3TiU4cYNKciDshOubYyAls5XsRLm4cQ5Y5O3qrAJrk4Pfg-UsrzUzhsLn9_YvV30JBFogeUCbYodzyqrCfBykjZt-LcN68mCYwfrKjEr6JVo0BaS-tCwmkP/s640/sarah+D.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">She was a miracle baby, 7 years in the making! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I was so thrilled to hold her in my arms and give her Mommy this special gift.</span></span></div></td></tr><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's really easy to create and makes an adorable presentation! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Items needed: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pastry Box</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8 Rubber Bands</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 Coffee Filters</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 items of clothing (I used 2 shirts and 2 pants)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 Receiving Blankets</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ribbon </span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I purchased the boxes at </span></span><a href="http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-633602/Wilton-Small-White-Treat-Boxes"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sur Le Table</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> at </span></span><a href="http://www.thefountainsatroseville.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Fountains</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. <br />
They come in packs of 3. I paid $4 for a set, but they are on SALE for $1.99! (Which means they only cost around $.66 a box)<br />
I think I'll go pick up more! </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here are the supplies to make one cupcake. <br />
I love the color combination, thanks to Target! </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lay out your receiving blanket and fold in half lengthwise. </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Then fold it in thirds. <br />
(Think short and fat, just like our babies!)</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Fold one piece of your clothing in half</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Roll it into a ball and scrunch it </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Start from one side and roll it up like you would a sleeping bag. </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Once it is rolled up, it should look like this. </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_jF27lVSk4Gch7vkhD2aiHquce5JWOEKRTyBijntP3HLncxU7NOTqMI-WJByIemKBDPJ3y9x4GXRaAvUwlR7aNFKTBKKyzoj9NES2nQfCSG6byN4K01YfnzOZqdx4Om-AdkCb7MemgV8/s1600/photo+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_jF27lVSk4Gch7vkhD2aiHquce5JWOEKRTyBijntP3HLncxU7NOTqMI-WJByIemKBDPJ3y9x4GXRaAvUwlR7aNFKTBKKyzoj9NES2nQfCSG6byN4K01YfnzOZqdx4Om-AdkCb7MemgV8/s640/photo+3.jpg" width="478" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Secure it with a rubber band. <br />
I pulled some of the clothing out from the top and flattened it, <br />
to make it look more like frosting. </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzk0zEeBkWbAhyeGSMWIKm3AQSEl4v5J1bXlCWHI2RmwgsCiHJUNJb71azr_i0NE7PCRKYzynUWdslswTWTwyH6QnsNtV0us_QqT7cOoAVM8Mf1lWYsPw45cvTrMaNfENSEHDzwSvl9Sd/s1600/photo+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzk0zEeBkWbAhyeGSMWIKm3AQSEl4v5J1bXlCWHI2RmwgsCiHJUNJb71azr_i0NE7PCRKYzynUWdslswTWTwyH6QnsNtV0us_QqT7cOoAVM8Mf1lWYsPw45cvTrMaNfENSEHDzwSvl9Sd/s640/photo+4.jpg" width="478" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Add the coffee filter and secure with another rubber band.<br />
Once it is secure, I find it easier to pull the coffee filter up and fluff it. </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTOfO2g0CIi1sImB8YSFJgZWOL84LL28Osf_QFjdVtrEziuw6_7gE13yiXEj3OFDoz3wfFAGJmVwbMtZRGjbaLEu7VKqPgaoB4joiH7uPJrbYlmtIYLIqeyiVWjkUeWZ7CfnVwrMWwSf1/s1600/photo+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTOfO2g0CIi1sImB8YSFJgZWOL84LL28Osf_QFjdVtrEziuw6_7gE13yiXEj3OFDoz3wfFAGJmVwbMtZRGjbaLEu7VKqPgaoB4joiH7uPJrbYlmtIYLIqeyiVWjkUeWZ7CfnVwrMWwSf1/s640/photo+2.jpg" width="478" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Then add your ribbon.<br />
(I didn't have a thin ribbon, so I cut mine in half. <br />
Not the nicest effect, but it did the job.) </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">One Cupcake Done! </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Two Cupcakes Done! </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBYMDGrTYu295iyuJGlwnRuUOwwaoUjW57NSDyXH2xWwz6rmOzifIOCLdrw41jIHhEQP2ESlMHXBaxt0BoTF7C90QHW6PmKy4aibMcBMIdnLE3SS6pXGOc2f6rlofDwXkQ9hi3s8PT0rmj/s1600/photo+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBYMDGrTYu295iyuJGlwnRuUOwwaoUjW57NSDyXH2xWwz6rmOzifIOCLdrw41jIHhEQP2ESlMHXBaxt0BoTF7C90QHW6PmKy4aibMcBMIdnLE3SS6pXGOc2f6rlofDwXkQ9hi3s8PT0rmj/s640/photo+5.jpg" width="478" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Place them in the box. <br />
Made me feel like a Baker, without having to clean up the kitchen! </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKttvYFhtgENBQ0uZiZISPWKMq2FEOltvRs9cZkOmWhkoVf4dPv7hoJsfUFJdKVkbHpjHZzrNT9zeKfSLIIGGaJyNZ8awovW0AjODTIq1ETtnt1wkbC-x9Ha8glKA_hN8ptT_g_T0Y99Sd/s1600/photo+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKttvYFhtgENBQ0uZiZISPWKMq2FEOltvRs9cZkOmWhkoVf4dPv7hoJsfUFJdKVkbHpjHZzrNT9zeKfSLIIGGaJyNZ8awovW0AjODTIq1ETtnt1wkbC-x9Ha8glKA_hN8ptT_g_T0Y99Sd/s640/photo+4.jpg" width="478" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here they are, all nice and cozy in their bed. </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Wrap a ribbon around it and Wa La!<br />
Isn't it ADORABLE!<br />
<br />
These are SO much fun! <br />
I'm definitely making them again.<br />
So... if your having a bay shower within the next year <br />
(and I'm invited) you'll know what I'll be giving you!<br />
</span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Until we meet again!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Debsx </span></span><br />
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</tbody></table>Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-72293643827462493822011-06-19T06:37:00.001-07:002011-07-17T18:40:12.852-07:00Happy Father's Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxMJmtaKAHwklxMXYuvyH-yRMSc-eaI90xqV_VK8kBMgNmxa_zqDumB3ckrqKwbUflffOp03szs3AC7RR7Gb2uYdB4j4kpwynhyphenhyphenMZkCOGaSHCGAoU3J5Prh6BU8rqvDvHmwgB1K1WKeTsz/s1600/Father%2527s+Day+Picture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="467" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxMJmtaKAHwklxMXYuvyH-yRMSc-eaI90xqV_VK8kBMgNmxa_zqDumB3ckrqKwbUflffOp03szs3AC7RR7Gb2uYdB4j4kpwynhyphenhyphenMZkCOGaSHCGAoU3J5Prh6BU8rqvDvHmwgB1K1WKeTsz/s640/Father%2527s+Day+Picture.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-24506385323766929752011-06-13T08:00:00.000-07:002011-06-13T08:39:27.500-07:00Vacation Time... Cabo San Lucas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We had the wonderful privilege of going to Cabo San Lucas this year on vacation! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was a TOTAL blessing (Thanks Mom and Dad) and we had a BLAST! </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here is our family on vacation. <br />
Mr. Giles, I can't believe we have three kids! <br />
They are all so unique and adorable in their own right. <br />
Although it was a HUGE endeavor going to Mexico <br />
with three small children, <br />
we've always loved traveling with our kids and <br />
watching them experience new destinations!</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This is my fun, creative, strong, quirky girl, Gabriella. <br />
I love this picture! <br />
I think we look a lot alike here, which makes it even more special.<br />
I LOVE having a little girl! </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This is our calm, peaceful, funny, 'all boy' William. <br />
He is such a delight to us. <br />
He continues to grow into a little man and wants to be just like his Daddy.<br />
I really can't get enough of him! </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This is our newest addition Wesley. <br />
He LOVES to be with people and we LOVE being with him!<br />
He laughs and smiles all the time. <br />
He got two new teeth, learned to crawl and stand during our trip. <br />
Needless to say, he was very busy! </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">My twins, separated by 25 years! <br />
Could they look anymore alike? <br />
I LOVE this! <br />
They are such handsome guys. <br />
When I look at William, it feels like I get a glimpse of what </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Daniel looked like as a little boy <br />
and it makes me smile. </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mr. Giles is an incredible husband and father!<br />
He is SO much fun and is fully involved in every aspect of parenting. <br />
He listens to them, makes them laugh, plays with them <br />
and encourages them to be brave. <br />
(Which requires me to bite my tongue sometimes.) </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This is Grandma Suzie and Gabriella. <br />
They are 'Two Peas in a Pod'.<br />
They have such a wonderful connection <br />
and love to laugh, play and tease each other. <br />
I think Gabriella gets her strength and tenacity from her Grandma.<br />
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Well... that was a glimpse of our vacation. </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Such wonderful memories! </span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Now, back to reality and continuing to unpack our new house....</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-89435955721910108792011-05-19T16:58:00.000-07:002011-05-21T16:47:23.607-07:00Boys Room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'm definitely going to have Mr. Giles paint a dresser like this for me. </span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">One of the many blessings of your husband going to Art School. </span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I love the look of it! </span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Plus, it will bring in the rich English heritage of our family.</span></span></div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I love the white headboards! They look so clean and fresh! </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Also, I love how the shams and dust ruffles match the wall color. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Think I'll have Mr. Giles make the headboards for me too? </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">If not, I'll find old beds on Craigslist and paint them. </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I can't decided between painting the beds white or navy blue? </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What do you think? </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are what Navy Blue beds would look like.</span></span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">And here too!</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I LOVE the navy and blue strips as well. </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Very clean and fresh, like you're on vacation at the beach. </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Reminds me of the 'Lands End' Bag I just got from Sears. </span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Jk6VuGVT-YeIAZVg9YP2WY_2nu95XzFU-s6nC6Bd56OTVTskgsLWgVKcAnoUPWK0pwGX-6EX6zXSFub5azCAo213Ns_t-wUUj0QGPIP1dSorP0GxLXsB3vrkNBr83KCzgCmBdVpf3e2_/s1600/photo-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Jk6VuGVT-YeIAZVg9YP2WY_2nu95XzFU-s6nC6Bd56OTVTskgsLWgVKcAnoUPWK0pwGX-6EX6zXSFub5azCAo213Ns_t-wUUj0QGPIP1dSorP0GxLXsB3vrkNBr83KCzgCmBdVpf3e2_/s640/photo-10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'm thinking I'll end up making my duvet covers, shams and bedskirts. </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I think it will be cheaper and I can choose the fabric I like. </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Also, I'm going to use the Union Jack Bunting my Mother-in-Law </span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">sent over for my Royal Wedding Celebration. </span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'm either going to hang them across the ceiling </span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">or</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> with the curtains. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Here are some fabrics, I've been contemplating: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.joann.com:80/images/10/54/1/xprd10541209_t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.joann.com:80/images/10/54/1/xprd10541209_t.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love this large stripped fabric above. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's on sale<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> </span></span></span><a href="http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=71A0C9CD-0364-4C0A-A4A0-C255F6D6994B"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">HERE</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> for </span></span><span id="ctlProductDetail_lblDiscountPriceAndUnitType"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">$6.98 per Yard!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Okay.... so that's my brainstorming for today. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I would LOVE your thoughts! Feel free to comment below. </span></div></td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-29935190641969150282011-04-26T16:08:00.000-07:002011-04-26T16:08:04.113-07:00Anniversary Celebration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">April 17th, 2011 was our 6th year Anniversary!</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Wow... time flies when you're having fun! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">During these years, we've... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">moved 6 times</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">birthed 3 children</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">changed jobs 9 times (collectively) </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">gained and lost 400 pounds</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">bought and sold 4 cars </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">traveled to england, italy, france, mexico, florida, oregon, nevada and new york city</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">celebrated 20 birthdays</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes these moments were blissful and sometimes stressful, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but the best part is we got to live them TOGETHER! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
I wouldn't have it any other way! </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">To celebrate, Daniel picked me up in a Jaguar covertable. Pure luxury! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">We got to stay at The Fairmont in San Francisco.<br />
Yes... this is the same hotel company that owns The Plaza in New York City.<br />
I got this fabulous deal on Hotels.com for under $200!<br />
We were so delighted and it was totally worth it! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The next morning, we went down to Little Italy for breakfast. <br />
Travel hint: Look for the busiest place to eat and you'll usually find a winner! <br />
We found an incredible eatery!<br />
They served Cappuccinos in large bowls and breakfast sandwiches <br />
on fresh, homemade croissants. <br />
It reminded us of eating in Paris. It was divine! </span><br />
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We spent the remainder of the day at the Golden Gate Park. <br />
I love it there! <br />
It's peaceful, lush and very scenic. <br />
Daniel took me on a boat ride in the middle of the park. <br />
It reminded me of the days when we were courting and <br />
he would punt me along the river through Cambridge, England.<br />
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Times have changed and our lives are so blessed. <br />
I am so happy to be sharing this life with him!<br />
This life I have created with my Englishman. </span><br />
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</div>Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-81386105146594334182011-04-15T10:03:00.000-07:002011-04-15T10:03:58.674-07:00A Royal WeddingTwo weeks from today.... we will celebrate a historic event....<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The Royal Wedding of Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton!</div><br />
My friends and I have decided to hold our own wedding! I know, we are a little crazy.<br />
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Yes... with a Royal High Tea and a showing of the live footage of the Royal Wedding. I can't wait! We have asked all the attendees to wear wedding attire with a hat or decorated headband. (As you would when attending any English wedding.)<br />
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I've just sent out the invitations... Don't they look divine!<br />
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</div>Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-15999135137299026302011-02-18T09:00:00.000-08:002011-02-18T12:17:20.412-08:00Fresh and Easy Meals: Sonoma Chicken<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This recipe is one of my favorites!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's the low-calorie version of a recipe that uses Alfredo sauce and pasta. It was given to me by my good friend, Staci. She's on of those cooks who throws a bunch of items into a pot and it always comes out divine!</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sonoma Chicken</span></span></span></div><div class="rcpdetail" id="maindesc" style="color: #555555; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Prep and Cook Time: about 30 minutes.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yield:</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Makes 4 servings</span></div></div><div class="rcpdetail" id="ingredients" style="color: #555555; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><h2 style="color: #2a2a2a; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ingredients</span></h2><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 boned skinned chicken breast halves (8 oz. each)</span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 large white onion, minced</span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 garlic cloves, minced</span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup white wine</span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, halved</span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup sliced oil-marinated sun-dried tomatoes</span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">About 1/2 tsp. salt</span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">About 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper</span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup sliced basil</span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup freshly and finely shredded Parmesan cheese</span></li>
</ul></div><div class="rcpdetail" id="preparation" style="color: #555555; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><h2 style="color: #2a2a2a; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Preparation</span></h2><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Preheat oven to 375°. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy ovenproof frying pan (not nonstick) over high heat until oil is hot but not smoking. Add chicken breasts, top side down, and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn chicken over.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Add onions and garlic to pan with chicken, stirring occasionally so garlic doesn't burn, until onions are soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper and cook until mixture begins to boil, about 1 minute.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Cover pan and put in oven. Bake 14 to 16 minutes, or until chicken is just cooked through (cut to check). Transfer chicken to a plate.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Season artichoke heart-sun-dried tomato-stock mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Divide vegetables among 4 rimmed plates or shallow pasta bowls, top each with a piece of chicken, and spoon sauce over all. Garnish with sliced basil and Parmesan cheese.</span></div></div>Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7656218251616578834.post-47801738414355969762011-02-15T09:00:00.000-08:002011-02-15T09:00:18.506-08:00Gabriella's Room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I love this bench, not very practical but something I could make.</span></span></td></tr>
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Love the concept of this room, including the colors! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found a similar bed at IKEA </span><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30080316"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">HERE.</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's a daybed and trundle!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> So we could use her room as a guest room too.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">IKEA has similar shelves </span></span><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70116276"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">HERE</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></td></tr>
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Grey, Black and Pink</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8HVU6tTuzTk/S6FVoY3jSqI/AAAAAAAAG5M/lJuBGaunN4U/IMG_1286_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8HVU6tTuzTk/S6FVoY3jSqI/AAAAAAAAG5M/lJuBGaunN4U/IMG_1286_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Teal and Pink</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://abbyjean.typepad.com/style_me_pretty/images/2007/07/11/carrie_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://abbyjean.typepad.com/style_me_pretty/images/2007/07/11/carrie_2.jpg" width="505" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thinking of taking my bedroom curtains and using them for her bedroom. Adding cornice boards and gluing ribbon roses to them. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://beenup2-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/4300/af81fd06-70de-4d88-8f1c-fd4d08f57f43-m.jpeg?52" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://beenup2-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/4300/af81fd06-70de-4d88-8f1c-fd4d08f57f43-m.jpeg?52" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I purchased the Fabric </span><a href="http://www.joann.com:80/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=prd40763"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">HERE</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. Joann's Fabric always has it on sale! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(I have it in chocolate brown and ivory too.) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">More to come!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cheers, Debsx</span></div></div></div>Dootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520896904317192020noreply@blogger.com0