tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58060928196616195642024-02-07T07:58:41.000-05:00Catherine de thé Cups~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-61078994200021149252015-01-06T17:37:00.000-05:002015-01-06T17:52:48.768-05:00Pewter-like 2" high Miniature Teapot, Teacup/Saucer & Display Stand<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This Miniature Pewter-Like Teapot with Lid that lifts and tilts is adorable at the height of just 1 1/2 inches tall, and matching teacup, saucer, and display stand at 2 3/4 " tall that is standing to the right rear of the teapot. (4 piece set in all including display stand)<br />
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I took the photo with life size teacups in the background of my China Hutch just so you could see how petite this precious Miniature is.<br />
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Asking Price is $15 for complete set<br />
Shipping Fee is $5.95 for Priority Flat Rate box<br />
Payment Method Desired: Money Order or Bank Cashiers Check<br />
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For any questions on this item, please email me at serendipitea@bellsouth.net<br />
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<br />~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-59410818698572303322013-10-21T01:35:00.000-04:002013-10-21T01:35:00.487-04:00Cute GrandmotherTurkey T-Tops for little girls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been busy creating very special MiMi Turkey tops for little girls -</div>
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I decided that I wanted to create a Grandmother Turkey that is gray - so I could use feminine colors for the feathers in the fabric...this way the tops can be worn year round. Fabric and felt are used...and I hand applique everything to the tops. </div>
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Hope you enjoyed meeting my MiMi Turkey Tops! :)</div>
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Happy 2013 Fall Festival time Blogger friends!</div>
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~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-75649708132847594482013-01-08T17:53:00.000-05:002013-01-08T17:53:09.620-05:00Looking back and Looking Forward...Blessings are everywhere with New Beginnings.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's hard to apologize for being absent from blogging a lot in 2012 because of these precious angels in my life. </div>
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I travel to see this little guy above once a month - 7 hours round trip and it's worth every ounce of lost sleep to do that. His name is Jonny - he'll be 3 in June this year, and at the same time we'll be welcoming our Grandie #4, his sibling- gender unknown at this time. </div>
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Then we have my GA Grandies that live pretty much in my backyard. Catie (4) is on the left sitting on her MeMaw's lap, and Tyler (6) is sitting on my lap. They are the bright stars in my life that are nearby! :)</div>
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With a new year comes new decisions for all of us. </div>
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I'm trying to decide if I want to get back into my "C"reative mode and open a small little boutique/space in a local dealer area nearby to sell my creations and add some antiques into the mix. I like what this vendor has done with Burlap and the way they camouflaged their pegboard wall. Trying to get an idea on what I'd like mine to look like while viewing all the spaces.</div>
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This vendor (artist) I thought was VERY creative using this stunning model to sit in the midst of their area to draw attention. </div>
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She is definitely an eye catcher...and I just thought she was cool~</div>
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So, now I decide what I drop and what I pick up for 2013- </div>
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At the same time I want to simplify my life...</div>
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The vendor option would be great, because I only have to refill stock, I don't have to work there.</div>
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My Grandie #4 arrives in June, and I want to be hands on with this new little one too ~ so I think</div>
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this new venture could be fun, and would give me the outlet I've been longing for.<br /><br />Do you go through this type of turmoil at this time of the year too? </div>
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Balancing family with hobbies or business? </div>
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I'm guessing it's just ONE more thing we have in common.</div>
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I've missed you all...and decided it was WAY past time to stop in and say hello.</div>
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It's also a great way to get my mind off some things I just have no control over - life is like that, isn't it? Sometimes we worry about the things, people, health...that we can't rescue and save.</div>
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I was reminded when writing this post that it's one reason why I loved blogging, it was a wonderful ESCAPE into a world where most everything is positive and fun. </div>
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Sometimes we ALL need that escape.</div>
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Today I needed to dive back in and join you...</div>
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and say Hello and Goodbye for now.</div>
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Hugs to all my blogging buddettes~</div>
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~CC Catherine</div>
~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-13796880166066601962012-08-27T00:11:00.005-04:002012-08-27T00:11:42.193-04:00The "Perfect" authentic French Bench for my office ~ Doubling as a coffee table...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hugs to all my blogging friends that I've missed terribly over this VERY hectic summer! </div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~CC Catherine</span></b></div>
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St. Augustine, FL</div>
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My Beloved and I celebrated our 30th Wedding Anniversary early by traveling to a city we never had the pleasure of visiting before.</div>
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Eating at the Scarlet O'Hara Restaurant</div>
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Staying at "The Peace & Plenty B&B"</div>
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Dining every morning with the most delicious breakfasts. </div>
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This is Cheesecake filled Crepes with home made blueberry syrup, fruit, and sausage.</div>
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One of the 3 rooms we enjoyed while visiting there...this was my favorite room with a Parisian influence called, "Prosperity"<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtE5mZUJFW-48S4NBq9e0WrEg8tUMMePFnlZrqzAnfBu38w3x5xfyc73zVBmsQ8NuO46gXYYyhcruJm4hM0Yail6s3ALSOWR2pvZZ0aFcjVl7Ep5QP9b9H4UdGL7lo-X-QZ8Y3ffYpH_M/s1600/DSC_0074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtE5mZUJFW-48S4NBq9e0WrEg8tUMMePFnlZrqzAnfBu38w3x5xfyc73zVBmsQ8NuO46gXYYyhcruJm4hM0Yail6s3ALSOWR2pvZZ0aFcjVl7Ep5QP9b9H4UdGL7lo-X-QZ8Y3ffYpH_M/s320/DSC_0074.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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This was just breathtaking - the cross you see behind is 200+feet tall and is made from Stainless Steel. This cross was erected to commemorate the first Catholic Mass ever held in the United States. The statue of the man in front of is in honor of the Priest who conducted that mass.</div>
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These were served at the O.C. White restaurant where we enjoyed Lobster tails...and they were delicious! </div>
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The carousel we were told was a must! </div>
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Thanks Claudie - it was - and I rode it too! ;)</div>
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Multiple chandies to gaze our eyes on. </div>
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This one is in Flagler College - a must tour for everyone who visits this historic town. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"> A carriage ride that my Beloved had already arranged prior to our arrival - our first ever!</span></div>
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Another view of the cross with a fountain in front of it at the Catholic church nearby. </div>
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Our final night there was spent on a 2 hr Sail boat ride - another first for us. </div>
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We loved it too!</div>
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We met a lovely couple from NC where we used to live. </div>
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We took turns taking pics of each other so we'd have COUPLE shots! ;)</div>
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I took this pic - and I love it...</div>
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And this is the view of the 200+ feet high cross from the waters on the sail boat on our final evening there. A great way to end our lovely Anniversary trip.</div>
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St. Augustine is a must for anyone who loves shopping, great food, lovely historic views, and so much history. We'll definitely return - and the weather was PERFECT every day we were there.</div>
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Hugs to all my blogging buds!</div>
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~CC Catherine</div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-30280316717591866052012-05-17T00:46:00.000-04:002012-06-12T17:33:41.788-04:00Tea for 4 for Irean and her friends, Yes - "THE" Ireane ;)<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: center;"> In my last post, I shared a "True" story about myself and a lady named Irean. </span></div>
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To read more about how I met Ireane and the story behind how this tea party I catered for her came about, please click <a href="http://catherinesteacups.blogspot.com/2012/04/it-only-takes-moment-to-reach-out-to-be.html">here</a>.</div>
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On 4/19, I took a half day off from work so I could enjoy catering this tea party! I prepared the majority of the food in advance, loaded it into my car...and off I went. It was a rainy day, but a "perfect" day to be shut in with these ladies, and Dick, Irean's husband that I got to meet too.</div>
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Without further adieu, please meet Irean & Dick in the first photo~</div>
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It was a bad hair day for me, so I grabbed the cute little red hat I'm wearing before leaving the house and it worked perfectly for the rainy day. </div>
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The only thing I needed to finish preparing once I arrived was putting the tea sandwiches together & slice the stuffed cucumbers... It all came together lovely~</div>
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I created Menu Cards using my Chandelier Photo Blank Note Cards - I typed up the Menu and secured it inside the card with a glue stick so the ladies could take along as a keepsake after the party.</div>
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Turkey & Radish Tea Sandwiches with Chives</div>
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Stuffed Cucumbers with Dill and Pimento</div>
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Italian Sausage Quiche Squares</div>
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Sliced Yellow Peppers</div>
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Buttermilk Scones with Currants with home made Lemon Curd & Mock Devonshire Cream</div>
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Fresh Strawberries</div>
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French Iced Tea</div>
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Madeleine's - a lovely sponge type cookie in the shape of a shell
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Typically when I give a tea like this I bring everything from the food to the silver and place settings. But in this case, Ireane created her own tablescape and did a LOVELY job. It was truly a labor of love. She had a special teacup wrapped so sweetly and gave one to each of the three friends she shared her tea party with. </div>
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Her server became the perfect place to arrange everything for the tea. As I finished getting everything placed in just the right location, Irean and her friends were gathered in her family room enjoying each other's company. It was delightful to hear their laughter beginning already as I heard them chatting. The table was now ready, so I invited them to come into the dining room so the tea could begin.</div>
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Please meet Irean and her friends! Ireane is to the left, Gail is behind the yellow daisy centerpiece, Susan is to the right, and Louise has her back to us in this photo. I wanted to get a photo of them enjoying one another in conversation ~ below is a photo where they posed for the camera. ;) </div>
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Here they are... Aren't they just the sweetest ladies? </div>
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During the afternoon, I spoke about Irean's sweet gesture of loaning me her reading glasses at the nearby Spa & Winery...and explained that's how I came about offering to cater the special tea party for her. As the ladies enjoyed the refreshments, I read a couple writings that talk about random acts of kindness like Ireane showed me in March at the Spa. </div>
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It only seemed fitting that at the end of the Tea Party that I would present these Jimmy Crystal eyeglasses to Ireane. This way, she'd always have them as a reminder of her gesture to me. I'll never forget her, and I'll never forget her kindness to me either.</div>
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Please meet Irean's husband, Dick. He is a retired military man...and he kept me company while I worked in the kitchen preparing the sandwiches. They are a precious couple.</div>
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This is a special photo that ended our afternoon together...</div>
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Irean & Dick's hands clasped together. </div>
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I hope you enjoyed the update on Irean and the Tea Party I gave to her and her friends....<br />
I dedicate this post to Ireane, she is ONE in a million! </div>
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The next time you see someone straining to read a magazine, offer them your reading glasses and expect nothing in return. </div>
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You never know, you might just be offered a Free Catered Tea Party as gratitude. :)</div>
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Hugs ~CC Catherine</div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-54784251389616906692012-04-10T09:36:00.001-04:002012-05-17T00:49:14.570-04:00It only takes a moment to reach out to be a Friend...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently spent my birthday enjoying a day of beauty at a local spa for my Birthday celebration. While I was getting into my comfy robe at the locker, a lady was getting into her locker to prepare to return home. I jokingly told her that I brought a new book to read, but was bummed that I forgot my new Jimmy Crystal reading glasses I had just bought. I made a joke, we laughed...and I left to scuffle off into the waiting room without any specs.<br />
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As the mystery lady was leaving, she jokingly made a cute comment from the distance as she noticed me extending my arm two feet out so I could read the spa menu. :) Again, we chuckled.<br />
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She then scampered over to me in my comfy chair and said something to the tune of this, "Here...take my reading glasses and use them today...when you're ready to leave, just leave them at the front desk and tell them they're for Ireane to pick up on Wednesday - I come here several times a week to work out". Stunned at her kind gesture, I said, "Are you sure? How kind of you to offer your glasses to me". She said, "Definitely, please use them today and enjoy your day here, I'll get them on Wednesday". <br />
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So...gladly I accepted her kind gesture. As she walked away, I sat there thinking... <br />
1. This lady doesn't know me...<br />
2. She has no idea if I'll remember to leave these glasses for her or not - so she's going out on a limb for someone she doesn't even know. <br />
3. What's in it for her? Honestly, she was just "reaching out to be a friend to someone that she didn't even know - Moi~ <br />
4. After more thinking (ouch it hurts when I do much of that) ..I began to put her glasses to good use. <br />
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Oh, she also said during her offer to leave them..."my glasses are just a little cheap pair" - and I remember thinking, "Who cares, my eyes aren't picky; they're just needy"~ At that moment, it didn't matter what the value of her glasses were to me, it was her "gesture" that was standing out as PRICELESS & WORTHY of catching my "Eye's Attention". Her act of kindness is nearly unheard of in today's society.<br />
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So, in return, I wrote a thank you note and took back to the spa so that it could be given with the return of the glasses to "Ireane". In the note I told her just how much her kind gesture meant to me...and that I'd like to repay her if she'd allow me to host her a Tea Party for 4 in her home. She excitedly phoned me within days after getting the card and accepted my offer. I got approval for an adjusted schedule with work for that day (April 18th) ..and I'm out to meet "4" new friends that I believe I'm "destined" to meet.<br />
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One week after meeting Irene, I found this lovely short poem and it really summed up her offer to share her glasses with me that day. Please enjoy it, and PAY IT FORWARD...be a friend today to someone YOU don't know...You just may find yourself having the time of your life finding out where it may take you - or not. Lovely Irene's intentions that day were just BEING KIND! <br />
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A simple act of kindness to a person you don't know</div>
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We sometimes lose perspective of the difference we can make</div>
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When we care more about giving and care less of what we take.</div>
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So remember that your actions may help change a life someday.</div>
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I'm planning the menu for Ireane's party - and I can't wait to see how it all turns out! I'll try to tell you all about it later.</div>
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~CC</div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-30925110966030199132012-03-26T09:43:00.001-04:002012-03-26T09:43:30.401-04:00Birthday Blessings Overflowing...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Happy Birthday to Moi~ </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">A lovely surprise Sunday dinner my Beloved prepared for me with surprise guests! My husband made his homemade Italian sauce, meatballs, sausage and pasta! And a DQ IceCream cake... :)</span></div>
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Here's my Beloved with our precious Jonny, youngest grandson from NC. He drove in with my son and his mommy late Saturday evening - I had no idea they were coming. </div>
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My best package to arrive! :)</div>
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I also received some lovely gifts that arrived early...from my best blogging buds~</div>
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This lovely little box filled with the most precious gifts...it was a combo Happy V'day & birthday combined. My "Claudie" sent this all the way from Plantagenet, Canada to brighten my day...and then sent another package a few weeks later. Strict rules were applied to the second package - I couldn't open till this morning... :) since today is my actual 56 b'day!</div>
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This divine teacup below I rec'd will now be called WENDY, in honor of my "DD" friend that sent her to me all the way from Canada. I have the bestest friends in the whole world! xoxo She'll look so sweet in my curio cabinet joining the rest of the girls~ ;)</div>
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Arriving yesterday for my Birthday dinner, my daughter Kim and her family, my son Jon and his family, my sister Becky and her daughter... And more presents...yippee! xoxo R.S. choco covered cherries & a Nicholas Sparks book, "The Lucky One".</div>
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My favorite gift was having all my grandchildren (Tyler 5, Cate 3, and Jonny almost 2) together with us...and having this snapshot taken with all three just made my day. They are all like speeding lightening these days and most of the pics don't show their faces as a result of that. ;) This one at least you can see all of our eyes! Happy B'day to MOI! ;) My oldest son Jon is in the pic too.</div>
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More gifts to open??? Yup, and they were more of my favorites...</div>
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A Signature Facial and Swedish Massage from my Beloved with a nice green 100$ bill to spend on whatever I want. sighhhhhhh.... :)</div>
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Cards just make my heart sing...these were from both my sons...and I hung on each word that were written in them. My youngest son, Peter, sent the blue one. He's in TX awaiting back surgery and couldn't be with us. He wrote so many lovely things in his card...and that just warmed my heart as if it were a million $'s. </div>
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So this morning...I got to open this... :) finally...</div>
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And here it looked so pretty inside when I opened it...a teency cupcake magnet...how cute! How Claudie... ;)</div>
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Then this lovely little card inside...with lovely words to match from Claudie's heart to mine.</div>
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And then this inside that lovely wrapped package... I took several photos trying my best to capture her beauty... A hand made bracelet Claudie sent me from artist, <a href="http://www.coastalsisters.com/">LuLu Kellogg</a>. It's made with London Blue Glass, white copper, Swarovski Crystals, and a sterling silver artists tag. It's an original LuLu bracelet</div>
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Isn't she just so lovely? I'm wearing it today on my outing to my day of Beauty at the near by Winery/Spa.</div>
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My sister Becky gave me this lovely Spa Sampler package at the Chateau Elan nearby. So today I'm getting a real nice treat, facial, massage, hot stone pedicure, hand dipped in wax, and lunch with my sister. </div>
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And then in just four weeks, my daughter is taking me to see Les Miserables at the theater in Atlanta. Thanks Kim! :) My daughter is just the sweetest & thoughtful one...I love spending time alone with her. This will be great to look forward to~</div>
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Have to run now and get ready for my day of beauty, so...just wanted to say Merci to all my lovely friends and family for their thoughtful gifts, cards, and well wishes that have made my Birthday already spectacular before it's even begun! </div>
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Merci, Merci, and Merci...</div>
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xoxoxo</div>
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<br />~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-22891649196826774462012-03-06T08:55:00.000-05:002012-03-06T08:55:36.193-05:00Vintage, Family & Friends, and Audrey Hepburn...who could ask for anything more?<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;">My New Dress Form fits great in my Tiffany Blue office...<br />
Adorning her is my grandmother's vintage black negligee with her tapestry shoes at the bottom of the dress form stand. Grandmother would have been 100 years old this May 7th. She lived to the age of 92, and I miss her so much... This is one of the ways I keep her with me...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The French Clock above the dress form is a new find in a quaint little town called Marietta, GA. I found it in a shop called Vintage-ology. In that same town is a museum called, "Gone With The Wind". I toured it the same day I found the clock and was transported back to a sweeter time in history. This clock will be a dear reminder of Scarlett and Rhett.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the opposite side of my office wall you'll find this beautiful framed canvas painting. It has muted colors and matches perfectly with everything in my office. I located it in a nearby Consignment shop and I waited till it dropped to half price before bringing her home. It's at least 26x32 large...and I just love it. A great find for under $40.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On my book shelves that line the one wall are trinkets from blogger friends that remind me of Audrey, Paris, and Angels.. My blogger friends are the best! ~Merci to Violet Skiles from <a href="http://violetskiles.blogspot.com/">Creating Beauty</a> for the Audrey Sparkle hanger...and Anita Rivera from <a href="http://wwwcastlescrownscottages.blogspot.com/">Castles Crowns and Cottages</a> for the custom embellished hand sketched portrait of Audrey Hepburn. Both Violet and Anita have Etsy shops that you must must visit. I love their creativity! The cute little Angel derrier card on the left corner of the photo that is peeking out is the front of a card from Claudie Frid from <a href="http://claudiesworld.blogspot.com/">French, Pink, Poodles and Pearls</a> , my bud and pal that makes me giggle all the time. :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few books to take me to Paris... and an Eiffel Tower to remind me of the time I had the privilege of laying under neath of the original ET for hours just gazing up at her statuesque amazement! Oh to go back and visit her again...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love the caption on this framed art ~ a gift to myself! The adorable Tiffany Bird candle was a gift at Christmas from my niece...the black Fleur de lis ornament was from my friend <a href="http://claudiesworld.blogspot.com/">Claudie</a>. She's all over my office... :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view I'm reminded of daily takes me back to my trip to Canada, when I visited <a href="http://claudiesworld.blogspot.com/">Claudie </a>in 2011 for her SUMMER BREEZE Blogger week long fun fest. The trip of a lifetime...and the new friends I met were the best! As well as reconnecting with others I hadn't seen for awhile... the memories brought back are as sweet as they all are! </td></tr>
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the "Strong and Beautiful" women that God has brought into my life through this wonderful world of family and friends... HE is so good to me! xoxo<br />
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Happy Valentine's Day</div>
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to my precious Blogger Friends!</div>
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I've got my eye on you today... literally! ;)</div>
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So does my Princess Mignon Abbie ~ </div>
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She wants to invite us to a special tea today!</div>
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Should we have the tea in Paris, she said?</div>
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Or since Paris is so far, let's go to Caff`e Rel in Franklin, NC ~</div>
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that way we'd be back in time for dinner...</div>
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On the menu we'll have a lovely Hot Chai Tea</div>
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We can sport our favorite Red hats in celebration of Valentine's Day </div>
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We'll shop till we drop to find Abbie's favorite book, Little Pink Pup...</div>
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Abbie will open the door for us at Caff`e Rel...</div>
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"Please come out to the back patio", she'll bark... :)</div>
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Here we'll bask in the sun and order from the menu...</div>
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Oh my, what will we have??? </div>
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There's so much to choose from~
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But Abbie recommends this French dish...</div>
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Abbie will sport her Valentine's Day glasses </div>
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for us as we wave Bonjour...</div>
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Happy Valentine's Day once again friends!</div>
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Hugs from Georgia~</div>
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~CC Catherine</div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-9438714416225826322012-01-31T08:18:00.004-05:002012-01-31T08:29:27.675-05:00~CC's Smart & Yummy Breakfast Parfait to start my day! :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ahhh, Yes!</div>
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Starting my day out today with my favorite home made breakfast:</div>
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<i>"~CC's Smart & Yummy Parfait"</i></div>
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<i>Cinnabon Coffee~</i></div>
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<i>The frosting on the top this early in the morning</i></div>
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is my Romantic Homes Magazine.</div>
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<b>Parfait Ingredients:</b></div>
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1/2 cup prepared oatmeal chilled (Steel cut oats are the best)</div>
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1 small container of Vanilla Activia yogurt</div>
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1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries</div>
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8 raw almonds</div>
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Stir well ~ Voila</div>
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<i>A Healthy start to my day!</i></div>
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Happy Tuesday Everyone!</div>
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~CC Catherine</div>
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<br /></div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-29346127410115110402012-01-24T05:14:00.000-05:002012-01-24T05:24:25.703-05:00Happy 2nd Birthday to Tea Time Tuesday with Sandi at the Rose Chintz Cottage<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm caught by the TEA BUG - and am joining Sandi over at the <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/">Rose Chintz Cottage</a> today to celebrate her 2nd Birthday with Tea Time Tuesday's Tea Parties! <br />
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Please gently glide over to her place by clicking on the Rose Chintz Cottage link above to visit all the other Tea Parties today.</div>
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I'm going to share the following Tea Party that is hosted for a group of young ladies that I'm blessed by, my neighbor girls! <br />
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Also, you'll get to meet my little Princess Mignon Abbie, my little Sheltie Princess. She loves joining in on the Tea Parties with the girls.</div>
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For years now, wherever I've lived, I've opened my home up for my little neighbor girls, no matter how young or old. One as young as 3 when she began coming over for weekly tea. </div>
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Even though they probably feel they are the ones that are getting something out of it; I gain so much more from them.</div>
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Have a "Tealightful" day!</div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-28961418851169250222012-01-19T14:06:00.001-05:002012-01-19T14:07:32.911-05:00Love Auction Results for Baby Amelia<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>My December Love Auction hosted for Baby Amelia resulted in $200 from the many blogger friends that particpated. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>Thanks to everyone who placed winning bids for the items that were auctioned off and to those who placed donations for this cause, and as well for the kind comments.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>The focus in this post is Precious Amelia ~ </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>This is a pic of her from her Mimi's blog from last Easter time - <a href="http://mimisgarden.blogspot.com/">Welcome to Mimi's Garden</a>. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>As soon as I get a more recent photo of Baby Amelia, I'll post it on my sidebar!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>Happy New Year Everyone...</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>Merci ~ once Again!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>~CC Catherine</b></span></div>
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I am joining in with Beverly & Pink Saturday with this post! Please sure to join her <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/">here</a> to enjoy all the other Pink posts! Merry PINK Christmas Everyone! </div>
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<b>For posting your bid on any of the six items in this post, all you need to do is the following:</b></div>
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<li>Leave a comment with the name of the item, item #, the $ amount you are placing your bid for, along with your email address.</li>
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want to make sure you return often to review other comments/bids. If
anyone has placed a bid higher on the item you'd like to have, you'll
want to place another bid higher than that person to hopefully win the
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<li>On December 21st, the bidding will end at Midnight EST. I'll notify the winning bids by email on December 22<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">nd</span>, Amelia's birthday, with next steps.</li>
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<b>100% of the Proceedings will be going to baby Amelia ~ Please read her story below: </b></div>
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One year ago this month, on December 22rd, this precious little Baby in the above photo, Amelia, was born into a loving family to a Daddy named Jacob and a Mommy named Jenny in Michigan. Jacob & Jenny had been married just 18 short months when Baby Amelia arrived. After Amelia was born there were complications and Jenny, her mommy died. Hearing about this event broke my heart and I just felt I wanted to do something for little Amelia.</div>
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I asked Amelia's grandmother, Kathy, from <a href="http://mimisgarden.blogspot.com/">Welcome to Mimi's Garden</a> if I could do something to raise some money for Amelia and her Daddy Jacob earlier this year. Kathy gave me her blessing to do so. Kathy, along with her husband, has been helping her son Jacob to raise little Amelia this past year. A few days after Amelia was born and I learned about the situation, my mother had a bad stroke and much of this past year was spent in traveling to help care for her; which caused the delay in my putting this auction together.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Love Auction Items: </span> I'm auctioning some of my very own custom handmade Tea Cozies, as well as a few other collectible/new items.</div>
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If you'd like to join my cause for Amelia, maybe you'll find something in my post today that I'm auctioning off that you'd like for yourself or as a gift to give someone else. All you need to do is review the 5 items below and follow the steps at the end of the post to place your bids. Please share this auction with all your blogging buddies - or better yet, post about it and include the hyperlink of this post so others would come and place a bid. The more that <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">participate</span>, hopefully the more we can raise together for Amelia. The highest bid on each item will be the winning bid to purchase it!</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Item #1: A Retro Parisian Tea <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cozey</span></span><br />
both vintage and new fabric has been used in this design</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Item #1 - Picture 2, Inside view of the Parisian Tea <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Cozey</span></span><br />
Black/White damask design for contrast</div>
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Red/White/Navy QUILTED Paisley design~<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Item #2 - Picture #2 Inside View of British Tea <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Cozey</span></span><br />
small gingham check contrasting fabric</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Item #3 - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">TeaPot</span> for One & Cup.</span>Scripture on it says, "With God all things are Possible"</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Item #4 - Breakfast at Tiffany's Tea <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Cozey</span> in Aqua & Mocha Brown Paisley</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Item #5 - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Wedgewood</span> Blue Collectible Heart Dish with Lid</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">#6 - Chandelier Photo Blank Note Cards with envelopes</span>Set of 8<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Remember, 100% of all proceeds from this Love Auction is going to little Amelia... </span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Your Generosity in participating in this auction is greatly appreciated!</span><br />
For more information on Amelia's story, you can go here:<br />
<a href="http://ameliarobinsue.blogspot.com/">Amelia's Story</a><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">May your Christmas with your own families & loved ones be blessed this Season!</span><br />
~CC Catherine</div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-63087234021510766312011-08-15T17:24:00.003-04:002011-08-15T17:54:40.776-04:00Summer Breeze Girl Trip Memories....just a sneak peek for now<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjboXr-dSk54PFescc0So-awKO-ZO0bt9W0Pj2jH8Yl1hFJCnf0aHQkrYqB5ZZ2NfB-1Oa8dFe-dpEEtJF4cGh4NEiSYedKSnK29C31tlSUnUIeA0_A_m85vjw8S7ayicPmds7-5uWDMlg/s1600/Summer+Breeze+Girls+in+Ps.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjboXr-dSk54PFescc0So-awKO-ZO0bt9W0Pj2jH8Yl1hFJCnf0aHQkrYqB5ZZ2NfB-1Oa8dFe-dpEEtJF4cGh4NEiSYedKSnK29C31tlSUnUIeA0_A_m85vjw8S7ayicPmds7-5uWDMlg/s400/Summer+Breeze+Girls+in+Ps.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641196762721700290" border="0" /></a>For months I planned my trip to the Summer Breeze Get Together at Claudie's in Canada!
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<br />August 6th came and the final day was upon us before we knew it... Sigh...
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<br />This pic was taken on our final day together. Claudie is the best host ever and made our trip a dream come true!
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<br />Soon I will post my TOP TEN Summer Breeze Moments!
<br />This was certainly one of them!
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<br />I'm in the Green twirling...the rest of the gals, Miss Bee, Jeanne, Wendy, Claudie, and Julie...I'll share more soon! :)
<br />Ciao for now...
<br />~CC
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<br />~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-26136373367780722882011-07-22T08:45:00.007-04:002011-07-22T16:47:10.429-04:00Happy Birthday Baby Kitty! :)<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In celebration of Baby Kitty turning 8 at at</span> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/">Confessions of a Plate Addict </a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Friday night, 7pm!</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Hi Baby Kitty! </span></span><br />It's "Moi", Princess Mignon Abbie, arriving a bit early for your Birthday Party!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you like my hat Baby Kitty? </span> :)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRvdFtysbp2mPxiqApWxROaLBhsc4Xmbwwns2Ledc-M0fQxvIK5mgOGARTtk6HU5cvtH4KNf_t-S0TXHr_M3cZ-coz6nR-sn-oVvl1kLk5SKTjMIZcZK4u1SeArLeVsBiW0lqKQlbe4uk/s1600/Abbie+wHat1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRvdFtysbp2mPxiqApWxROaLBhsc4Xmbwwns2Ledc-M0fQxvIK5mgOGARTtk6HU5cvtH4KNf_t-S0TXHr_M3cZ-coz6nR-sn-oVvl1kLk5SKTjMIZcZK4u1SeArLeVsBiW0lqKQlbe4uk/s400/Abbie+wHat1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632275662153871778" border="0" /></a>My Mama helped me put this special Tea Party together just for you! :)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you like one lump or two?<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44KoIl3wuo2XN0iASiGYsYf7KiWKAELexMMu2uJle9kXRtIn_T_QVkikf22xuJwecPxEr5ujCdM2YVQTtSn3cAsgX7_Y1x25FXwhvR_wnhR7D6XiXtiyeb02XLtdB5Jeqd5U7EgVWGv0/s1600/tEAPOT.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44KoIl3wuo2XN0iASiGYsYf7KiWKAELexMMu2uJle9kXRtIn_T_QVkikf22xuJwecPxEr5ujCdM2YVQTtSn3cAsgX7_Y1x25FXwhvR_wnhR7D6XiXtiyeb02XLtdB5Jeqd5U7EgVWGv0/s400/tEAPOT.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632275148575388002" border="0" /></a><br />What's on the menu you ask?<br />It's "meowing" good!<br />Strawberry Scones, Coconut Cupcakes, and Tea, of course! :)<br />Do you see the little candle that says "8" laying on the Kitty plate? Who's turning 8 today? teahehe!<br />I'm turning 8 in August!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixDWG7LIbS4cRz5tFaF6bly0IUSFpqEpd0bn2X5O5e4g216BssFAuT7HCfWw5a4wZCqUAvAKNJ-FOcEqE8HY0MNdPz7yj54m2YDssG6EVBB3P7InX1OLNKon5zqmX22c4YEXRAwlxnk3U/s1600/cATPLATE.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixDWG7LIbS4cRz5tFaF6bly0IUSFpqEpd0bn2X5O5e4g216BssFAuT7HCfWw5a4wZCqUAvAKNJ-FOcEqE8HY0MNdPz7yj54m2YDssG6EVBB3P7InX1OLNKon5zqmX22c4YEXRAwlxnk3U/s400/cATPLATE.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632274986405412706" border="0" /></a>Baby Kitty, I want you to see my OTHER party hat I'm donning for you!<br />Oh, I forgot to ask, do you like my necklace? It says Happy Birthday! :)<br />And next to it is a "Party in a Box" that my Mama is allowing me to use for your party...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBxbx7u95FScX4DH2MSG_tJJr45UzK4rEoJi23Rd-91q4C8_C0OWa7g9g6_oUPmup-HQ18m6J35sCs8i2PY0oKZcmdH72k1RyieYwe5Bof-ZiDMRfUW9_jN-ZznNbrsFD_EkQaoH0FLk/s1600/CloseupAbbie2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBxbx7u95FScX4DH2MSG_tJJr45UzK4rEoJi23Rd-91q4C8_C0OWa7g9g6_oUPmup-HQ18m6J35sCs8i2PY0oKZcmdH72k1RyieYwe5Bof-ZiDMRfUW9_jN-ZznNbrsFD_EkQaoH0FLk/s400/CloseupAbbie2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632275137460225458" border="0" /></a>And now, for SINGING to you... I've been practicing all day!<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Baby Kitty, Happy Birthday to meOW-you! </span><br />Now, don't you go catching your hair on fire while you blow your candle out! :)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbKYRFLFAQjxsmB_urFvFVcuigTwtieKmEmif4nsDu6tkE6f7vyIkOqWCHZZkpr2J8_GjlxscQQwTv5SK-eXB7psxxIpUrMyMyB_nKm7IsnyljPrX3_irb-T3lIyi7NAZg6XQH_qZFH84/s1600/sINGING+hb.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbKYRFLFAQjxsmB_urFvFVcuigTwtieKmEmif4nsDu6tkE6f7vyIkOqWCHZZkpr2J8_GjlxscQQwTv5SK-eXB7psxxIpUrMyMyB_nKm7IsnyljPrX3_irb-T3lIyi7NAZg6XQH_qZFH84/s400/sINGING+hb.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632275150757288562" border="0" /></a>And by the way...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZXn4OF4twX5KRQGv4k2IsRZ_LokgMvjogO3dr6ySk4RO2laq35pHdfFNAnajCVOYPBqU_3iX_0_992nM_1V8yBpqWfMbkpBbD4iqO2X9wYL26LXrQ1Cov6CtRjiqjSI7WGbWbqALb8k/s1600/CloseupAbbie1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZXn4OF4twX5KRQGv4k2IsRZ_LokgMvjogO3dr6ySk4RO2laq35pHdfFNAnajCVOYPBqU_3iX_0_992nM_1V8yBpqWfMbkpBbD4iqO2X9wYL26LXrQ1Cov6CtRjiqjSI7WGbWbqALb8k/s400/CloseupAbbie1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632274992225220978" border="0" /></a><br />Here's some French Kitty water in case your thirsty from eating that Coconut Cupcake. It was good, but it could really stir up your Fur balls.... teahehe<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx2xLJsVJMvOc68SeqKsZ7wQsYs-vDSRQMWXREirNOVCafoySoXUcRYWqtDYUJ8lJYZCLp4jSlPx-5I98Rc6DIppMy0znI8ulw8dYMdZDWtA5c7Mu2YxPi-l9WOpcW6ejDme66RMxMJIU/s1600/dOG+DISH.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx2xLJsVJMvOc68SeqKsZ7wQsYs-vDSRQMWXREirNOVCafoySoXUcRYWqtDYUJ8lJYZCLp4jSlPx-5I98Rc6DIppMy0znI8ulw8dYMdZDWtA5c7Mu2YxPi-l9WOpcW6ejDme66RMxMJIU/s400/dOG+DISH.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632275143867548818" border="0" /></a>Wow, this party stuff is tiring...I can hardly keep my eyes open...but I do have the party blower next to me. Will you help me blow on it to celebrate in style?<br />Thanks Baby Kitty! :)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizVgMl96XeuN3fjuWpmjEem4q4dW1Q_JC1vaCRsj4Watf_E18cXAgvIwi2Oo24LhSlX7B1V9xsk0pUkPw9HBlxzskA1gbPlcRz_P-P2kC_N-wHlrvxSevLXL1ks8gqSCCQdeenjVfFJQc/s1600/Abbie+with+blower.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizVgMl96XeuN3fjuWpmjEem4q4dW1Q_JC1vaCRsj4Watf_E18cXAgvIwi2Oo24LhSlX7B1V9xsk0pUkPw9HBlxzskA1gbPlcRz_P-P2kC_N-wHlrvxSevLXL1ks8gqSCCQdeenjVfFJQc/s400/Abbie+with+blower.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632274987714831170" border="0" /></a>Well, as a Princess, it's time for me to leave the party now Baby Kitty.<br />You know what they say about Beauty Sleep! :)<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-EUSF5OKvZ7-moUm4_Q_TRQiDHMv9VMh7_LNlU1XQQ-VH3-uX7MIbuWg48fhyBZ3T8-rxBR3tXSBCTrfYA6lNNKvKVtb48Jh9J-ewLHEehn-MrWcfm3c5ZeuEExiI1W7GZyFvZG2YG4Q/s1600/Abbie+wHat2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-EUSF5OKvZ7-moUm4_Q_TRQiDHMv9VMh7_LNlU1XQQ-VH3-uX7MIbuWg48fhyBZ3T8-rxBR3tXSBCTrfYA6lNNKvKVtb48Jh9J-ewLHEehn-MrWcfm3c5ZeuEExiI1W7GZyFvZG2YG4Q/s400/Abbie+wHat2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632274984101423378" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I pray all your Kitty Wishes came true today Baby Kitty.<br />I love you...<br />I truly do! :)<br /><br />Till next year...<br />~Auvoir<br />Princess Mignon Abbie<br /></div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-15893764044786574262011-07-13T22:34:00.028-04:002011-07-16T08:34:29.891-04:00A Pret-Tea Cosey Space "Where Bloggers Create 2011"<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">"Where I create in my Home!"</span><br /><br />This is the room that inspires me to create. It's still under renovation ~<br /><br />My thoughts when making over this room recently were three things.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. </span> French influence throughout<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. </span> Tiffany Jewelry box to match for wall color~Love it~ (S.Williams did great job of matching exactly)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. </span>De-clutter and keep it organized so it's a room that I "long" to come into and create.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where I create ~ In no particular order....</span><br />Lighting #1 - A vintage find in a local antique shop for $20. This floor lamp...the shade will be covered in the B/W fabric that you'll see later on in the post.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGRKJo4g5fZfzVgMuoRjcarxSEMAFwFJxJCvycrmIbXD4xWsc_M3f2rkZvt4HAVLsnBjlnYKJgaFgVaGutciTB0Pfq4M08NdE8Exv5UZpkCDJr9DzFnpsFDJQr4D71FPzqVEtCJU7yM4g/s1600/Lamp+Stand.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGRKJo4g5fZfzVgMuoRjcarxSEMAFwFJxJCvycrmIbXD4xWsc_M3f2rkZvt4HAVLsnBjlnYKJgaFgVaGutciTB0Pfq4M08NdE8Exv5UZpkCDJr9DzFnpsFDJQr4D71FPzqVEtCJU7yM4g/s400/Lamp+Stand.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629907728808810162" border="0" /></a>Lighting #2 - Beautiful Lamp with Detailed stitching on it - totally a French feel that I snatched up for $20 at a GOB sale in AL.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnXW5ok6BMQUYXsgKi9SRM70l0u-lyPKlWEz7ul133CS43EGazZ_d2Al2Vh8oYYsX_GNTBz0_Ocs7MNkGFhjBBSvY-yNz1Jlj-7lF3sC78aTMJBvhT8JUbF-whnpkibNLjMsORXMhUvqA/s1600/French+Lamp.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnXW5ok6BMQUYXsgKi9SRM70l0u-lyPKlWEz7ul133CS43EGazZ_d2Al2Vh8oYYsX_GNTBz0_Ocs7MNkGFhjBBSvY-yNz1Jlj-7lF3sC78aTMJBvhT8JUbF-whnpkibNLjMsORXMhUvqA/s400/French+Lamp.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629907491962334578" border="0" /></a>Accent Fabric being used throughout the room in small ways... I have yet to make the pillow covers that will be tossed on the sofa... On my to do list for today.. It's also being used for cuffs on baskets on my shelves...and the shade for the lamp stand.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWz0aqNWF8Crqr-5WssTIZitsWYUS3pBc58mdyUv6SEf0IE_jTAXewTzknSK_SsQRZpRWzlWOnTezwmt70jg1ZaVgQABPQPUS5kgvAZ2QYejl1WaXGJOySclWsBkK_nmE9qzGoiMevEGY/s1600/Fabric+Pic.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWz0aqNWF8Crqr-5WssTIZitsWYUS3pBc58mdyUv6SEf0IE_jTAXewTzknSK_SsQRZpRWzlWOnTezwmt70jg1ZaVgQABPQPUS5kgvAZ2QYejl1WaXGJOySclWsBkK_nmE9qzGoiMevEGY/s400/Fabric+Pic.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629907488438815074" border="0" /></a>Storage baskets to hide items beautifully that I use in my creations...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnFKFON-5AunGYRIaOMjjx1gVI6GXK4s93wGkdaT8mPRR4FmjbI90cQ4ZOq-MoGGACEX1dnJDyXld87MxmCD-uAAHmOLyahFA7wIGpd7Tu31VksltHsuZeE5cYS1t0waHql12o82XA4I/s1600/Covered+baskets.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnFKFON-5AunGYRIaOMjjx1gVI6GXK4s93wGkdaT8mPRR4FmjbI90cQ4ZOq-MoGGACEX1dnJDyXld87MxmCD-uAAHmOLyahFA7wIGpd7Tu31VksltHsuZeE5cYS1t0waHql12o82XA4I/s400/Covered+baskets.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629907481083515874" border="0" /></a><br />The desk and shelving unit where I hide much of my materials behind "closed doors". Keeping the clutter in sight to a pretty minimum.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsk9SXvF1xNAZZQvoLO1orF3f1U_BLvmBAHVJv_PJStfzZXt7Hq_miGGNsC3kIj4qE3fe2QnaZJ6Cz5lyoDY93zyZpW7Svqdg9O30SgF-iK1m0-bzlOoE3zm6AFFF8s0gcnTS4BzBHxnQ/s1600/Office+pic+2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsk9SXvF1xNAZZQvoLO1orF3f1U_BLvmBAHVJv_PJStfzZXt7Hq_miGGNsC3kIj4qE3fe2QnaZJ6Cz5lyoDY93zyZpW7Svqdg9O30SgF-iK1m0-bzlOoE3zm6AFFF8s0gcnTS4BzBHxnQ/s400/Office+pic+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629679682580129106" border="0" /></a>Cuffed white wooden basket that I use for my note-cards.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVTmGDaqu2YNmE-LgIEQFLCLZHTNseQBFAPbTsTMdkGxIfo3f-95QlJy93gruown4za0kKwIk9mE4RsN5-1dVJSWWqzVhSbutnJp82BN5rZkADZpVfOqQUZ1DW1blS69BR0peMlV0h12E/s1600/Covered+White+wood+bskt.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVTmGDaqu2YNmE-LgIEQFLCLZHTNseQBFAPbTsTMdkGxIfo3f-95QlJy93gruown4za0kKwIk9mE4RsN5-1dVJSWWqzVhSbutnJp82BN5rZkADZpVfOqQUZ1DW1blS69BR0peMlV0h12E/s400/Covered+White+wood+bskt.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629907486445488722" border="0" /></a>I'm holding out for the "PERFECT" picture of Audrey Hepburn below for behind my butter cream <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">matelasse</span> covered sofa. Someone had custom ordered it with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">matelasse</span> fabric and then didn't want it when it came in. It was Perfect for my office!<br /></div><br />I gave my office another theme, "Strong Women who God's used in my life to INSPIRE me".<br />Audrey Hepburn is one of those women...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidceeQZpi43sEd5hVdBWmorMnLKu91S1jdIvPZuG_zSxIYoQmsbFgvS5ReTBjlxTZRQ352dLccqu7XCKlDrRy2pcukjIYy1TvQJLHtyHD2o66nxyQZuJZUUPxGDPJQSEVeR-7rJ-y9i5A/s1600/hepburn-42.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidceeQZpi43sEd5hVdBWmorMnLKu91S1jdIvPZuG_zSxIYoQmsbFgvS5ReTBjlxTZRQ352dLccqu7XCKlDrRy2pcukjIYy1TvQJLHtyHD2o66nxyQZuJZUUPxGDPJQSEVeR-7rJ-y9i5A/s400/hepburn-42.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629685279371280306" border="0" /></a>Here's the sofa that Audrey will sweetly grace above it. The oil painting sitting on the sofa now will be hung in the room at one point, still deciding the "where".<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrnSiQGYLHEyXpt9EymyeT9-50lTnA1qHvnxcUjn_Ea9xPYVekh_RZHA7eCTfVqEeUmTRtGc6RTW2sE5ryW27NqPDubEMPzsqnWN-pha3ScsqnlwylReJ9mD3OgEcKg0K6jkTgafNe3qo/s1600/Sofa+with+oil+painting+on+it.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrnSiQGYLHEyXpt9EymyeT9-50lTnA1qHvnxcUjn_Ea9xPYVekh_RZHA7eCTfVqEeUmTRtGc6RTW2sE5ryW27NqPDubEMPzsqnWN-pha3ScsqnlwylReJ9mD3OgEcKg0K6jkTgafNe3qo/s400/Sofa+with+oil+painting+on+it.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629907731698693634" border="0" /></a>I love the wall brackets I found for $10, they are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">soooo</span> heavy. I also love the rod that I picked up for just $5. Together, they are a great pair~ still outstanding are the free flowing white curtains I need to pick up...as the window treatments.</div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2L3qG1-YPUrFNe0vpMEi-qpZLhuGRSYH89P76atLvXfhK85aMkN-83mvo14FpMhE15qRj2EBgOTFZYMi9a4MtWv6VpzOzUglJAqw4YjxSCr87aezQy_sJWNCxP9Bsjn7oBcETa8wOhOE/s1600/Window+Treatment+Holder.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2L3qG1-YPUrFNe0vpMEi-qpZLhuGRSYH89P76atLvXfhK85aMkN-83mvo14FpMhE15qRj2EBgOTFZYMi9a4MtWv6VpzOzUglJAqw4YjxSCr87aezQy_sJWNCxP9Bsjn7oBcETa8wOhOE/s400/Window+Treatment+Holder.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629679680561234786" border="0" /></a>On my shelf...<br />A Good Reminder to Focus ON staying IN the day!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn4-uUuHvBwRHYyy497DXH-xhcX9udC2GM_FdTTR-93OtkNoZEk5LdkqZCKVB2o-Z7wKzdmxvznVwuQ_kKz4ymXZhDF745t2IfHfiSg5ZRiXC6IgQbpsL3P593rvm-q8mcm_NqN8vk-xc/s1600/Focus+on+the+Day.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn4-uUuHvBwRHYyy497DXH-xhcX9udC2GM_FdTTR-93OtkNoZEk5LdkqZCKVB2o-Z7wKzdmxvznVwuQ_kKz4ymXZhDF745t2IfHfiSg5ZRiXC6IgQbpsL3P593rvm-q8mcm_NqN8vk-xc/s400/Focus+on+the+Day.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629679672938443746" border="0" /></a>As I walk through my French door into my office, this is what I see ~ I love my sweet old fashioned reproduction of a phonograph player. I love to play French music on this.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ7f79qrzegFo3Qs1cXV_N7rvMYTZkzuDNAIMJubkRQMa9yf4JK9KOEMhKK5-6IkGwN29bZIpksABw0uz2UKbrLNmy4r2dDTzq8tkh6DMxJVzBaQeDOL6ccudUmkzJgiEi0rJi15hnfDg/s1600/Office+pic+1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ7f79qrzegFo3Qs1cXV_N7rvMYTZkzuDNAIMJubkRQMa9yf4JK9KOEMhKK5-6IkGwN29bZIpksABw0uz2UKbrLNmy4r2dDTzq8tkh6DMxJVzBaQeDOL6ccudUmkzJgiEi0rJi15hnfDg/s400/Office+pic+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629679668716773170" border="0" /></a> First on my list of women that personally inspire me is my Mother...she is a talented seamstress and taught me much of what I know in that arena. She is a woman who stood by her man in tough times... and always made lemonade out of the lemons dealt in her lifetime.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRJBsU3wdrw44vEDFu1lxhR0Fd7eDP_-a-YPMIfFRZraOhfP8Ilc3kYGuxNOFk6B_pxFxcc3MAyEpORCtpWGGTpIeRl_MDTICUM8Sk-xvpbz8SYtXOPifPluc2Tc8fTw4OkaNGr_jdi1A/s1600/Mom.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRJBsU3wdrw44vEDFu1lxhR0Fd7eDP_-a-YPMIfFRZraOhfP8Ilc3kYGuxNOFk6B_pxFxcc3MAyEpORCtpWGGTpIeRl_MDTICUM8Sk-xvpbz8SYtXOPifPluc2Tc8fTw4OkaNGr_jdi1A/s400/Mom.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629679662826095106" border="0" /></a>Another lady that has inspired me, my Mother-in-Love. She's been a great example of a wife, friend, and mother. I'm glad to be surrounded by women of such character!<br /><br />I have other pictures to display of other women that have done the same in my life and am in the process of getting the pics framed and placed on the shelves to further remind me of how God uses these women in my life.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdk4tKXFz7AH8gHGxTld4lQmQ-3puRi6nV7BBxmwMj40eXpHr_t8V022cF4SStqJuMAEFQ3mWD3Rwyzev090Vmqk3VMocAP0XhyphenhyphenhD_FkYGZ6Kw6v76w88ZO2nUDnA0FckM93wObRhxROs/s1600/AliceJean.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdk4tKXFz7AH8gHGxTld4lQmQ-3puRi6nV7BBxmwMj40eXpHr_t8V022cF4SStqJuMAEFQ3mWD3Rwyzev090Vmqk3VMocAP0XhyphenhyphenhD_FkYGZ6Kw6v76w88ZO2nUDnA0FckM93wObRhxROs/s400/AliceJean.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629679384146888690" border="0" /></a><br />Centered on the top of the shelving unit are my favorite books, and underneath are the great heavy magazine binder holders. They keep dozens of my Romantic Home magazines that I love to be inspired by in a nice neat package!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO5jtomWYffYeBptf-TyXs5ygpUnr6j1WFgBJteo8GwVCIX9sRhoQrs-l2uvMR_nYptyMyEMbFBS62-CeP4JhygEP8yVsACvbn2_m-FIE1uInwZJy8rthCWv1xGqDq1ie13KN9g5Gy1oQ/s1600/Magazine+Book+holders.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO5jtomWYffYeBptf-TyXs5ygpUnr6j1WFgBJteo8GwVCIX9sRhoQrs-l2uvMR_nYptyMyEMbFBS62-CeP4JhygEP8yVsACvbn2_m-FIE1uInwZJy8rthCWv1xGqDq1ie13KN9g5Gy1oQ/s400/Magazine+Book+holders.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629679385553753586" border="0" /></a>Last, but certainly not least -Lighting #3 ~ the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Chandie</span> that reminds me that even an office can be graced by the presence of soft lighting, sparkles, and beauty...and "inspiring" it is!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_NatiELc3sJuc_92reCCz85QtoihyphenhyphenlIdz-7m9u5WamEv7bYOyqn1gJfVFtTQtHWEhVTsRo1Z94WEPPlTR8LoURHayZaqhNZ0n8S_HU-d2m5QK4UYThuWlt0xO-TROzZJWd14UCGhup8/s1600/Office+Chandie1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_NatiELc3sJuc_92reCCz85QtoihyphenhyphenlIdz-7m9u5WamEv7bYOyqn1gJfVFtTQtHWEhVTsRo1Z94WEPPlTR8LoURHayZaqhNZ0n8S_HU-d2m5QK4UYThuWlt0xO-TROzZJWd14UCGhup8/s400/Office+Chandie1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629679379355286578" border="0" /></a>My view from my sofa...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswKXV83lA4JjT12NVLDbbCBwgHcGkjWfO1_PmYNr5u_yzmeGTbdWyZlLZyk-u-e1EUxJN6pN1Y6TFCsz_MZVetVbMpg688cQi-gOFRf9-qM6CQkS76c0U-Ss2sUrAF0xfST0IEoP0tpo/s1600/Office+Chandie2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswKXV83lA4JjT12NVLDbbCBwgHcGkjWfO1_PmYNr5u_yzmeGTbdWyZlLZyk-u-e1EUxJN6pN1Y6TFCsz_MZVetVbMpg688cQi-gOFRf9-qM6CQkS76c0U-Ss2sUrAF0xfST0IEoP0tpo/s400/Office+Chandie2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629679373199526674" border="0" /></a>Another view....<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOxX_l3W_8TC0VDp1gqpAF_UktpMkwN-8btywVH83chyX3uPJdUuEFspD8DZ0zhpY5R7rvJysfiHfCs08OgtDgznfkohRcaxDDeQGaEGVG-2KHPD0N4H8O7Qko9I-ylOm6yt5RPCJ1gA4/s1600/Office+Chandie3.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOxX_l3W_8TC0VDp1gqpAF_UktpMkwN-8btywVH83chyX3uPJdUuEFspD8DZ0zhpY5R7rvJysfiHfCs08OgtDgznfkohRcaxDDeQGaEGVG-2KHPD0N4H8O7Qko9I-ylOm6yt5RPCJ1gA4/s400/Office+Chandie3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629679369509733010" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Secondly, What I create ~</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSlzJCCm5NF3JjZKlQUHN_HsoF06BTKh0euh8RJh2a_uwc455sK1toDni980AZBl38u1EdXan31Nynq31aARqC00J-ii0Rsnq9gx9ShRmOqQ75zsTVmG2mkvQKcaPPYjrs-LiXJRd9zOc/s1600/Copy+of+Wine+Velvet+Cosey+with+Tea+Glloves5.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSlzJCCm5NF3JjZKlQUHN_HsoF06BTKh0euh8RJh2a_uwc455sK1toDni980AZBl38u1EdXan31Nynq31aARqC00J-ii0Rsnq9gx9ShRmOqQ75zsTVmG2mkvQKcaPPYjrs-LiXJRd9zOc/s400/Copy+of+Wine+Velvet+Cosey+with+Tea+Glloves5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629239513347659602" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">You'll quickly learn there are three things I love...<br />Tea Parties, Making Custom Tea Cosies, and Photography.<br /><br />I created the name, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Pret</span>-Tea <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Cosey</span>, because it sounds British when you say it in a British accent. And, it describes how adorable each one of them are, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Pret</span>-Tea! Each are designed with their own personality. When I can, I create them with the recipient in mind.<br /><br />This first one was a gift I made for my girlfriend, Kathleen, when she celebrated a Special Birthday! I wanted her to feel like ROYAL-Tea, so I used a deep wine velvet material and then hand sewed vintage buttons on each side. I overstuffed the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">cosey</span> and near the top where I attached the handle I hand sewed two crystal earrings that would serve as clips to hold her Tea Party fishnet gloves I purchased from the infamous <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Biltmore</span> Estate in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Asheville</span>, NC.<br /><br />When Kathleen wants to wear her gloves, she simply snaps the earrings open and slips each of the gloves out to slide them on. When not holding the gloves, the earrings sparkle near the neck of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">cosey</span>.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDSoYThO_ShIX54UbmGSvvekc_hS4zfZqAUyPTVbuy6ECfN1NJW49fjHacoVhOU2xqy3u3DxS6Ef4D68vNGQNphrrsyF3WSTimm2HQS9lW_irWC7MDJy0rIB7EmlkNZyzVC1039SqGWeM/s1600/Wine+Velvet+Cosey+with+Tea+Glloves3.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDSoYThO_ShIX54UbmGSvvekc_hS4zfZqAUyPTVbuy6ECfN1NJW49fjHacoVhOU2xqy3u3DxS6Ef4D68vNGQNphrrsyF3WSTimm2HQS9lW_irWC7MDJy0rIB7EmlkNZyzVC1039SqGWeM/s400/Wine+Velvet+Cosey+with+Tea+Glloves3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629239978890053170" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Hp4glHeHyHSx-485jas4uW92H6jAXkZIgh1-yJMbBkbRISSRNIFLOOkjeK68zWY1YUaZMJ3USfOSgR33gRP3dYpNbA_srCTaYFXhRkNLxDyr6mTgyHZYl79j4rOPuWe4XRWeyjKuIfE/s1600/Wine+Velvet+Cosey+with+Tea+Glloves4.JPG"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">"Contemplating Tea Time"!</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdXRrtPG3ggxGe3sO-fR33qMBk42KlbIHN9kRtq-SbUfwG6ec8lnMllQ_nHjCrzeHf-aMP2miR2U0IdnV_l_BfcmH8FCv_KnRg003n0tEcdq0RRnFT3Lx-56S4zLSMKiBJCZqhD1FqRg0/s1600/Kitty+contemplating+TeaTime.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdXRrtPG3ggxGe3sO-fR33qMBk42KlbIHN9kRtq-SbUfwG6ec8lnMllQ_nHjCrzeHf-aMP2miR2U0IdnV_l_BfcmH8FCv_KnRg003n0tEcdq0RRnFT3Lx-56S4zLSMKiBJCZqhD1FqRg0/s400/Kitty+contemplating+TeaTime.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629052176794964194" border="0" /></a>On an earlier summer mid-morning, I decided spontaneously to take an "unannounced" traveling tea party to a local widow that has her own potting shed gardening center in the country. I baked my scones, packed up the trimmings and off I went...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5d3iopyiW1L8ugrCOTCmrF2PjKwTwlYPC0Dx3YnVCExxzL9I6VjZlModMZn14MiyqozoPTjF7-f_cEjytHzkwPhAi5FLPj22OHTQlEJqHA4_zy7EUQhAGSPv7c8pFPUOGoEeXmwR1EhI/s1600/Traveling+Tea+Party.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5d3iopyiW1L8ugrCOTCmrF2PjKwTwlYPC0Dx3YnVCExxzL9I6VjZlModMZn14MiyqozoPTjF7-f_cEjytHzkwPhAi5FLPj22OHTQlEJqHA4_zy7EUQhAGSPv7c8pFPUOGoEeXmwR1EhI/s400/Traveling+Tea+Party.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629051618704729202" border="0" /></a>Upon my arrival I emptied my basket and began setting up the table.<br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Pre</span>-Tea <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Cosey</span> in this basket was the first one I ever made. The style of this Tea <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Cosey</span> is considered a Dome shape and was made with Vintage fabric.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELQ4iraRihVHoyMIQzsEwHju6jGn10daokNhBmcsA_8uIySINUK0UDZxuqUe620TfirTayzfhXG2Edbo6VYRzhSJMdtQPQlhPyl9dOrvTCFhaPKCcSlabHNcHkqsmnUeG4ufvhWQgUY8/s1600/Vintage+Gold-BlueTea+Cosey.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELQ4iraRihVHoyMIQzsEwHju6jGn10daokNhBmcsA_8uIySINUK0UDZxuqUe620TfirTayzfhXG2Edbo6VYRzhSJMdtQPQlhPyl9dOrvTCFhaPKCcSlabHNcHkqsmnUeG4ufvhWQgUY8/s400/Vintage+Gold-BlueTea+Cosey.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629051612150055474" border="0" /></a>Nestled within a quiet and shaded area, the Tea Table began to take shape.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir04ceqH7Grb2VAijtSFL3AqiFCdEmTrKyWHBwGDyOqhz8seg8214s8_Cq41AqJbwtmp6QsFMvuIpzL14UiVLatGTT2oBoOH1ZKrAYv-CwL6a1DzwuR179JIasybe2gDE-Tp_uhS-vulM/s1600/Kitty+Cat+Tea+for+Two.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir04ceqH7Grb2VAijtSFL3AqiFCdEmTrKyWHBwGDyOqhz8seg8214s8_Cq41AqJbwtmp6QsFMvuIpzL14UiVLatGTT2oBoOH1ZKrAYv-CwL6a1DzwuR179JIasybe2gDE-Tp_uhS-vulM/s400/Kitty+Cat+Tea+for+Two.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629051301178684466" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfZGZisgZyS7Z7xbKQT3jERtwz8oSotwm60qeRdQPTs82MaPEHhTOQa0d4lGwMVHhKd6d-Md1gg0VytoDWW20-LPPq3lSLeAfbnQHOy1z1k-PS-uDhjfjdY5ex9XgxMF6kfrb6nrv-w4/s1600/Yellow+Kitty+sipping+tea.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfZGZisgZyS7Z7xbKQT3jERtwz8oSotwm60qeRdQPTs82MaPEHhTOQa0d4lGwMVHhKd6d-Md1gg0VytoDWW20-LPPq3lSLeAfbnQHOy1z1k-PS-uDhjfjdY5ex9XgxMF6kfrb6nrv-w4/s400/Yellow+Kitty+sipping+tea.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629055676885489458" border="0" /></a>Each Kitty Cat took their prospective seat and began sipping their tea...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHNSKDgpzHEX4s7yv5wvuYtL-sh7ks8a9YfwPDUqY1ICveGD9FPjOEskp6RB1yfiQyJASTJtf-0SBf9BEqieUXRnv5-b9f51PqZcpbFhu-PxtIX1awd7d3kQpuI0bcX7JPWl8bEcQ9uhI/s1600/Kitty+sipping+Tea.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHNSKDgpzHEX4s7yv5wvuYtL-sh7ks8a9YfwPDUqY1ICveGD9FPjOEskp6RB1yfiQyJASTJtf-0SBf9BEqieUXRnv5-b9f51PqZcpbFhu-PxtIX1awd7d3kQpuI0bcX7JPWl8bEcQ9uhI/s400/Kitty+sipping+Tea.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629051307649891154" border="0" /></a>The Potting Shed owner enjoyed her surprise Tea & so did her Kitty Cats.<br /><br />More of my custom <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Pret</span>-Tea Cosies<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:85%;" >â„¢</span><span style="font-size:85%;">.</span>..<br /><br />This custom Vintage Retro style Cosey below was designed for a young lady in her 20's. It was so fun to create & give to her as a gift! Notice I used pearls for the Cosey holder at the top? I also gave this Dome Cosey an overstuffed affect.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSvB8zwM6tW44AkXItlV2QGxEUIydByGdQW-5lx02zv6xWWlCem9I69psi9XxbkeSs-JK3ps14FtYzapRfKLIdkNDkV6la3JbwrKHGCbPelpfq3bqtV0AAffZOapN7yjqtVJczzj_vJ3k/s1600/French+Style+Tea+Cosey.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 385px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSvB8zwM6tW44AkXItlV2QGxEUIydByGdQW-5lx02zv6xWWlCem9I69psi9XxbkeSs-JK3ps14FtYzapRfKLIdkNDkV6la3JbwrKHGCbPelpfq3bqtV0AAffZOapN7yjqtVJczzj_vJ3k/s400/French+Style+Tea+Cosey.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629044181547859554" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZqxO_pRj8ZNG4Ty86vQtz372VGL-3Jh6AvSHCdCKNV66Otjxe_XbNU7V0l4MG-Jsi8jKVwRfqUpMGBJr_WG6p8kBvYqvOTEMBh1Huo_c6TIN3YP9kg679KysR5obfGThZR4ZoPuDSVvE/s1600/French+Style+Tea+Cosey2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZqxO_pRj8ZNG4Ty86vQtz372VGL-3Jh6AvSHCdCKNV66Otjxe_XbNU7V0l4MG-Jsi8jKVwRfqUpMGBJr_WG6p8kBvYqvOTEMBh1Huo_c6TIN3YP9kg679KysR5obfGThZR4ZoPuDSVvE/s400/French+Style+Tea+Cosey2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629044181945493858" border="0" /></a><br />One of my favorite things to do is use contrasting fabric to line the Pret-Tea Cosies. In this case, I used what I call a "French influenced design" black/white fabric...and it turned out beautifully.<br /><br />Next, is a British themed Cosey. I actually created this using fabric I cut from a blazer. The trim as you see it on the Cosey is exactly where it was located on the blazer. I really like the way this turned out and it certainly is for someone that is more conservative and less about the frills.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidy1zXkfKWg0Z0ABeYdooMVnxx4FjXGiSEJNgo5S_T_9uS1gsMQTkSCytRr2gTA0buQ67EqChi45XAKMOfO0FfuwL3YfInIqaMRCXq4BqaA1kmi0_VcpdEkhYd2KjuCD-gl2_MeFz4u8c/s1600/British+Dome+Tea+Cosey.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 340px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidy1zXkfKWg0Z0ABeYdooMVnxx4FjXGiSEJNgo5S_T_9uS1gsMQTkSCytRr2gTA0buQ67EqChi45XAKMOfO0FfuwL3YfInIqaMRCXq4BqaA1kmi0_VcpdEkhYd2KjuCD-gl2_MeFz4u8c/s400/British+Dome+Tea+Cosey.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629044171948057522" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEpeBY7yLNVc1vhCTCLpOiZRCjNUnVcqHcpsmzwV7rpTiu3LgyVt7A5agpGa6hKvlFDT68Weguf28tRoxo-49g8WY0BEg4skkiquPpZvz1o6TIhtEezzJpjThBRlYCsvmEXzxCq02qp24/s1600/British+Dome+Tea+Cosey2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 372px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEpeBY7yLNVc1vhCTCLpOiZRCjNUnVcqHcpsmzwV7rpTiu3LgyVt7A5agpGa6hKvlFDT68Weguf28tRoxo-49g8WY0BEg4skkiquPpZvz1o6TIhtEezzJpjThBRlYCsvmEXzxCq02qp24/s400/British+Dome+Tea+Cosey2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629044169207163554" border="0" /></a>Since the British Tea Cosey is more conservative in design, I decided to use a simple small check out of Navy/yellow for the lining. It worked perfectly.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">All this sewing makes me tired...so, sit with me for a quick cuppa~ This is the Verandah porch that exits my office on the second story of our home.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCcgQMSqX-mp7MWVF7NJKQkm5uKOYbd-EhE402FkBdyX97rh5Lft7gAazBt3fONxRtQqHUx7K6dehRVckaHAXWNj1xYmgKsHdyuKzhvu_i-rB2ww-NlicLTYyQCL8WioVSReplQNwZB1I/s1600/DSC_6435.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCcgQMSqX-mp7MWVF7NJKQkm5uKOYbd-EhE402FkBdyX97rh5Lft7gAazBt3fONxRtQqHUx7K6dehRVckaHAXWNj1xYmgKsHdyuKzhvu_i-rB2ww-NlicLTYyQCL8WioVSReplQNwZB1I/s400/DSC_6435.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629043234142220226" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNmZ3WZR9Si9SvBfRj2LCvpbH0eWFpKxzCubgE6itN6ljh4AmNQkTgSb2JejMlyT8s7ryA6vguGVukNiEL3_gDr_v6g_RqaYlXSO_gKVyM-ul5I2Sg5Ygyx-rXmTlkL5MSMLkuakAlKTU/s1600/DSC_6450.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNmZ3WZR9Si9SvBfRj2LCvpbH0eWFpKxzCubgE6itN6ljh4AmNQkTgSb2JejMlyT8s7ryA6vguGVukNiEL3_gDr_v6g_RqaYlXSO_gKVyM-ul5I2Sg5Ygyx-rXmTlkL5MSMLkuakAlKTU/s400/DSC_6450.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629043242652375842" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfVGo4s_QMMqNucgpLYqK-bbSg-gPkY_bU9_wJ-ZXM7qxOuaCky9VtYrPRC7PQFGgQonjW-WSP6SIS0ggRt3rXUsIoFVJIw9Fnpaok5U2neIrJe1Shup9Mj_MYkudK89fm6M8TL2yxcvg/s1600/DSC_6443.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfVGo4s_QMMqNucgpLYqK-bbSg-gPkY_bU9_wJ-ZXM7qxOuaCky9VtYrPRC7PQFGgQonjW-WSP6SIS0ggRt3rXUsIoFVJIw9Fnpaok5U2neIrJe1Shup9Mj_MYkudK89fm6M8TL2yxcvg/s400/DSC_6443.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629043253781503842" border="0" /></a>There's nothing like a relaxing Tea for One on a hot summer afternoon...<br /><br />Okay, I'm ready to whip up another Pret-Tea Cosey<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><span style="font-size:85%;">â„¢ for you!</span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">This Cosey turned out beautifully!<br />Tiffany Blue & Brown Paisley.<br />The brown gimp trim worked perfectly in matching the brown in the fabric.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfPAFGhBmz5fAAp_qvL1p8qm-slkJ4EYLFEle-djKVNQ4ZQPfHXZrrP2sYkdhEgF87pN_96E2y8dL0Q3qFssYLQZXYk_1sVoXoat_f7s42EWXGyRhyphenhyphenVbz5AZLTCx3dv96SdF-3VsfGUY/s1600/TiffanyBlue-Brown+Tea+Cosey4.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfPAFGhBmz5fAAp_qvL1p8qm-slkJ4EYLFEle-djKVNQ4ZQPfHXZrrP2sYkdhEgF87pN_96E2y8dL0Q3qFssYLQZXYk_1sVoXoat_f7s42EWXGyRhyphenhyphenVbz5AZLTCx3dv96SdF-3VsfGUY/s400/TiffanyBlue-Brown+Tea+Cosey4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629033538900611394" border="0" /></a>I decided to angle the design of the fabric when cutting the pattern out for more interest in the flow of the design. The Tea Cosey fits comfortably over the Teapot in the picture below:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp_UFqRKJImb5zTOfkwQ3WTIeMopTCN1mp8oForufpguYoTLnxGAWZVR4tYmpHa88LQfHnaEjo9Ln8haA0ri9vfgIR4T4uGW4JC4mm4L392deVZAqnI7FIF5mzyVsZ-1nSG0H6u34nnvY/s1600/TiffanyBlue-Brown+Tea+Cosey3.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 389px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp_UFqRKJImb5zTOfkwQ3WTIeMopTCN1mp8oForufpguYoTLnxGAWZVR4tYmpHa88LQfHnaEjo9Ln8haA0ri9vfgIR4T4uGW4JC4mm4L392deVZAqnI7FIF5mzyVsZ-1nSG0H6u34nnvY/s400/TiffanyBlue-Brown+Tea+Cosey3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629033536670358978" border="0" /></a>With painting my office Tiffany Blue recently, you can tell that this Cosey works perfectly in my color scheme.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcabmeAxxzr6ytCzFY_rCDNPVyxz6j23_s9MOCfiHBBQWJH57b7ceNfadzJlKfIh19nubjCmrpTatkJJnNYcTC5YgHQtVjsW7Uou3jK-BWHA2CFQdFYhxT1bzf19EgHWLWrvbhy8T-8yc/s1600/TiffanyBlue-Brown+Tea+Cosey2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcabmeAxxzr6ytCzFY_rCDNPVyxz6j23_s9MOCfiHBBQWJH57b7ceNfadzJlKfIh19nubjCmrpTatkJJnNYcTC5YgHQtVjsW7Uou3jK-BWHA2CFQdFYhxT1bzf19EgHWLWrvbhy8T-8yc/s400/TiffanyBlue-Brown+Tea+Cosey2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629033528388488610" border="0" /></a>Another signature look for some of the Cosey's I design is the little sash at the bottom left of the Cosey made with the gimp. The lining of this Tea Cosey has a coordinating small green print fabric that matches the green on the outer design of the fabric.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPr65TOCzOEzsTkijj9-oBXffYNDcKuVNT-LI0VAbLaJrAgHMCkkByoqdeP58oXCepWE7K9py6g4S9MurPDP0b4bCIbJhU11Sc4Qmbv0wcWyXb0c6sUVZiGe5h9HqoXMEDkZHXKpdVZ0/s1600/TiffanyBlue-Brown+Tea+Cosey.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPr65TOCzOEzsTkijj9-oBXffYNDcKuVNT-LI0VAbLaJrAgHMCkkByoqdeP58oXCepWE7K9py6g4S9MurPDP0b4bCIbJhU11Sc4Qmbv0wcWyXb0c6sUVZiGe5h9HqoXMEDkZHXKpdVZ0/s400/TiffanyBlue-Brown+Tea+Cosey.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629033522193186418" border="0" /></a><br />And what would a Pre-Tea Cosey be without a Pot of Tea?<br />Lonely, that's what... :)<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by!<br />I hope you enjoyed learning a little bit about me, my love for having Tea Parties & baking scones, Photography, and creating my custom Tea Cosies.<br /><br />Please enjoy visiting Karen Valentine at My Desert Cottage so you can enjoy all the other special posts in celebration of "<a href="http://mydesertcottage.blogspot.com/2011/06/where-bloggers-create-2011.html">Where Bloggers Create 2011</a>"<br /><br />NOTE: The Tiffany Blue/Brown Pret-Tea Cosey will be auctioned off in my next post as a fundraiser. Become a follower of mine so you can participate in the auction. Maybe it's suppose to be living at YOUR home!<br /><br />I'm also joining in with Beverly for <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/">Pink Saturday</a>...so be sure you drop by her place on Saturday to see all the pInKs.<br /><br />~Ciao<br />~CC Catherine<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-87692115311236727152011-06-23T17:47:00.004-04:002011-06-23T18:09:24.961-04:00Oh Where Oh Where did it go? :(<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdNSBU8rDxWH1Ri-noBEHuea7VrpWHf5K12Zje7le5hyWmRXBnAy4B0FqrezMP6uxt1QXCOUtmK4gR6wsIVUI_N02JYUkbm8Jr0TY4wM8VHNllI5oHEdFmsDMrv-kMYBIBDd-LJCg17RY/s1600/Leedy+Wedding+325.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdNSBU8rDxWH1Ri-noBEHuea7VrpWHf5K12Zje7le5hyWmRXBnAy4B0FqrezMP6uxt1QXCOUtmK4gR6wsIVUI_N02JYUkbm8Jr0TY4wM8VHNllI5oHEdFmsDMrv-kMYBIBDd-LJCg17RY/s400/Leedy+Wedding+325.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621538086588731570" border="0" /></a>Time flew by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">wAy</span> too fast these past two months...while doing that, I enjoyed meeting up with my Momma that is recuperating from her stroke in December of 2010 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">rEmArKaBlY</span>. My two <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">blonde</span> sisters are Becky (beside me) and Barbie (beside my Momma). Absent from this pic is my sister Carole and brother Will.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGxYyEoplTDjBsQ-OuhzkQzswCAJONsCEzaVYlbUx8kMoAUgYA-EDaTWqUQH3APDwZmqGyTN6eyp-NlnzXeSDFLixWmzqgUzva9ULJ-6v-x_DL40FdMTMiXbsxRLfXU8nPnmuNVLyfBTA/s1600/Leedy+Wedding+025.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGxYyEoplTDjBsQ-OuhzkQzswCAJONsCEzaVYlbUx8kMoAUgYA-EDaTWqUQH3APDwZmqGyTN6eyp-NlnzXeSDFLixWmzqgUzva9ULJ-6v-x_DL40FdMTMiXbsxRLfXU8nPnmuNVLyfBTA/s400/Leedy+Wedding+025.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621537401264113842" border="0" /></a>I was the CANDID photographer at my nieces wedding while there in PA and my niece wanted a pic of the back of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">every one's</span> hair...this is the shot I had them pose in, and I LOVE IT~<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNc8C-3NN0p0R7OcZmFUqmS-PoHttiR_oKifycKD91p8KHn9cG9ZDDkh2Uezx5kaX5o1q4srqf2YPLknypo2xL_Kwdb2cPjNcq6UzLsrSvbGRsxAeQ9cY3Q9CryE3iMAEhULryw1OXkjQ/s1600/Leedy+Wedding+417.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNc8C-3NN0p0R7OcZmFUqmS-PoHttiR_oKifycKD91p8KHn9cG9ZDDkh2Uezx5kaX5o1q4srqf2YPLknypo2xL_Kwdb2cPjNcq6UzLsrSvbGRsxAeQ9cY3Q9CryE3iMAEhULryw1OXkjQ/s400/Leedy+Wedding+417.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621537397277677058" border="0" /></a>This shot above was a creative one...I actually cropped it to have just the bottom portion of the bridesmaids dress, it was gorgeous~<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IthPys8C-k39RVbMBVt-yNHN15vGbHmiCma70FjONF3NEEwnjcgaBqC53ZnEX2Z7HFZmhjRbqx3_BjaMLM0K9h3JLjlv8S5KN6pVQmpjpj-JhJycZ9sWxz4W1QUtJ3RZM3O8pfkVVKI/s1600/Leedy+Wedding+010.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 317px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IthPys8C-k39RVbMBVt-yNHN15vGbHmiCma70FjONF3NEEwnjcgaBqC53ZnEX2Z7HFZmhjRbqx3_BjaMLM0K9h3JLjlv8S5KN6pVQmpjpj-JhJycZ9sWxz4W1QUtJ3RZM3O8pfkVVKI/s400/Leedy+Wedding+010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621537394260232050" border="0" /></a>The Lovely bride, my GREAT Niece Carissa, and my Mother. Mom no longer walks with her cane or walker either. Aren't they just so precious?<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzBRFbUg5kwkGXuiG9WS8_tcqbQQicF7-azIUzicrei4b0fPU7N60lNIzdgUw92L2WOKJe84p6V8z9VCqjLQ7cVf1YijPz7QN7vyRvD_2VbudlBiDdj930Qp_RDD2j1yCA3wQFWiJj_Io/s1600/Leedy+Wedding+053.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzBRFbUg5kwkGXuiG9WS8_tcqbQQicF7-azIUzicrei4b0fPU7N60lNIzdgUw92L2WOKJe84p6V8z9VCqjLQ7cVf1YijPz7QN7vyRvD_2VbudlBiDdj930Qp_RDD2j1yCA3wQFWiJj_Io/s400/Leedy+Wedding+053.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621537390304520194" border="0" /></a>Last but not least, the GORGEOUS shot of the bride before the wedding with her mother... Pic taken from my camera stretched up above my arm just to get an aerial shot...She was breathtaking~<br /><br />I spent about 1.5 days editing the pics of the wedding rehearsal and wedding day; it was well worth it~<br /><br />Be on the look out for a silent auction that is coming <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">sOOn</span>...to benefit little Amelia, Kathy Black's granddaughter. More to come....<br /><br />Hugs to all, I sure do miss blogging...miss SO much, but I am enjoying life, regardless of how busy it is~<br /><br />You too?<br />~CC Catherine<br /></div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-46660138135184782832011-04-20T12:25:00.003-04:002011-04-20T16:16:18.241-04:00Two weeks away ~ Quilting, physical therapy, and shopping<div style="text-align: center;">While I was away, I attended one of my Mom's Quilting days...and so did a furry friend below. Isn't she just so cute? She didn't get much quilting done, as she was too busy drinking her cup of tea and visiting everyone there. :)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVniGSfJSGdLZy0CZ74zFzICexYTdKRki9g6KvV3i55FrN8vqgCVzVfBcDh9NMbcWjeZdDRNde5xWPWSBOhS1kpkCtb74JshYrAIeIxwF909TynNMPcDTYCaLY0LYYd30MloTyvbBKoTc/s1600/DSC_0038.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVniGSfJSGdLZy0CZ74zFzICexYTdKRki9g6KvV3i55FrN8vqgCVzVfBcDh9NMbcWjeZdDRNde5xWPWSBOhS1kpkCtb74JshYrAIeIxwF909TynNMPcDTYCaLY0LYYd30MloTyvbBKoTc/s400/DSC_0038.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597704266177503026" border="0" /></a>Here's my Momma on Quilting Day. She is recovering from a stroke that paralyzed her entire right side 12/28/2011. She is already back to quilting, a true miracle she thought she'd never do again. Isn't she so pretty? <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwZcfPIaYh4mZ2Ee940tWlbauW0xwReG5CQSINf2DgknE-Vb3WkfxI4S4v3GJKyufFAHP_IlmdjnrclLktuYKv4lP6vHnJvmToxlnbeMUEjllI58CxPZegidyUF-Qndw5weZ_iMPANxGc/s1600/DSC_0036.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwZcfPIaYh4mZ2Ee940tWlbauW0xwReG5CQSINf2DgknE-Vb3WkfxI4S4v3GJKyufFAHP_IlmdjnrclLktuYKv4lP6vHnJvmToxlnbeMUEjllI58CxPZegidyUF-Qndw5weZ_iMPANxGc/s400/DSC_0036.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597704261850871058" border="0" /></a>I took this quilt square to work on at my Mom's Sister~Friends Quilt day ~ I made it for a friend that is retiring at my work. <br />I'm leading our work team to complete 32 10.5x10.5 squares that will be all different for the quilt. I am thrilled with how mine turned out. I hand drew the teacup pattern. The handle was so tough to get right, so I decided to use buttons in her favorite color, purple, instead of fabric.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_6NvclnyvByZrVl9srvB0W_bajbw-qJZknEK156X3bzjlJO0OaKqbuT4SNpStAnmEotWhQZ8xoBu4wgXxJA16A2QHJFdYCvQ049Cl9DobBpcyW-EvTTsXxIZcBUH3YIfkx3tfIaxgXE/s1600/DSC_1003.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_6NvclnyvByZrVl9srvB0W_bajbw-qJZknEK156X3bzjlJO0OaKqbuT4SNpStAnmEotWhQZ8xoBu4wgXxJA16A2QHJFdYCvQ049Cl9DobBpcyW-EvTTsXxIZcBUH3YIfkx3tfIaxgXE/s400/DSC_1003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597704255232935602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOTJq4Fw6TndQvORRP6JdtQPsCEnGXIMPYYZvcgzUHWf8A4zniK59DH8DAmIcu9recP2d1RSvbah_n52-ququOJ23ZaKiMSBeN6CSqyWpZXpqrTY37w1XyKDMCyicv3UfqFj3lWQ8QaE4/s1600/DSC_0067.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOTJq4Fw6TndQvORRP6JdtQPsCEnGXIMPYYZvcgzUHWf8A4zniK59DH8DAmIcu9recP2d1RSvbah_n52-ququOJ23ZaKiMSBeN6CSqyWpZXpqrTY37w1XyKDMCyicv3UfqFj3lWQ8QaE4/s400/DSC_0067.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597704274975379010" border="0" /></a>The pic of my mother above (standing :) is beside a quilt top she completed for my sister...all done by hand. Isn't she fabulous? I do a square, she does an ENTIRE quilt top - her 13th in 10 years. And, she's standing WITHOUT her cane! ;)<br /><br />And below...it's a gal named Cathy that I met on my way home to GA at the Shoppes at Mauzy, VA. They allowed me to snap her pic, she was so kind to me. ;)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgwRFtYibf208Se_C_O9aG8B4f2ZohSXJ17mjpsBtpCfckWiJTjEZMXX4phwNMARiL1Zwa2axCbXFaLWBu_znlaDqRD2ur_XWxEAbnxlArXAO78YbEnu-0zjMWJ3WXgy_T35-AMjUbxfw/s1600/DSC_0965.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgwRFtYibf208Se_C_O9aG8B4f2ZohSXJ17mjpsBtpCfckWiJTjEZMXX4phwNMARiL1Zwa2axCbXFaLWBu_znlaDqRD2ur_XWxEAbnxlArXAO78YbEnu-0zjMWJ3WXgy_T35-AMjUbxfw/s400/DSC_0965.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597704252231391842" border="0" /></a>YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS What's COMING!!!<br /><br />I hope to post real soon about an auction that I want to do for a blogging friends granddaughter. Kathy Black, from Mimi's Garden blog, experienced a very sad loss late last year when her daughter in law died shortly after childbirth. The money I raise from the items I auction off will all go to this little girl.<br /><br />Stop by again real soon, as you won't want to miss seeing the items I'll be custom designing to auction off!<br /><br />I'm going to create a button if you'd like to advertise it on your blog. The more people we get participating, the more interest there might be in bidding on the items and this little blessing of a baby girl will get 100% of the proceeds of the sale of these items.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">HINT</span></span> ~ One item I'll be auctioning off will be a custom designed Tea Cozey with a French theme material made by "Moi".<br /><br />Happy Easter Everyone!<br />~CC Catherine<br /></div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-74492900750660245862011-03-20T00:33:00.011-04:002011-03-20T03:01:23.612-04:00Can't get her outta my Head!!! ;)<div style="text-align: center;">I wonder if I packed my home made Strawberry Scones in a suitcase to fly to Canada if they'd travel well? If they do, we're gonna make this when I GET to <a href="http://claudiesworld.blogspot.com/2011/03/happy-pink-saturday-and-happy-birthday.html">Claudie's</a>!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbIe2P2Q1UtNVjTU-Qpy69XqW95rAeDAh4hkJSMYym6PPnwn41dDbjd-mDxRmtKKtG9I2TkWlgjFm41jC9gNDOWymhRhbsXAoUHt4Pw8LhD92wcrg20EvU6xRn-U1rQ9vPu2Is053OX-4/s1600/DSC_6432.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbIe2P2Q1UtNVjTU-Qpy69XqW95rAeDAh4hkJSMYym6PPnwn41dDbjd-mDxRmtKKtG9I2TkWlgjFm41jC9gNDOWymhRhbsXAoUHt4Pw8LhD92wcrg20EvU6xRn-U1rQ9vPu2Is053OX-4/s320/DSC_6432.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586027818134331794" border="0" /></a>mmmm.... The only thing sweeter than my scones are my spring posies getting ready to bloom in the weeks ahead.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1y9EiyZ4HjNzk8P0QDlZUJ71gwt8udLgEbei9qRclfmcTeHOjKUDvEoCMvC6nR2kMBJkXYCQnaEyFDkyRk_r7FNuEvdxo234FQazFAlBY26_HZdGLU4o1iTGa1_1irrpVrlXKps867s8/s1600/DSC_6365.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1y9EiyZ4HjNzk8P0QDlZUJ71gwt8udLgEbei9qRclfmcTeHOjKUDvEoCMvC6nR2kMBJkXYCQnaEyFDkyRk_r7FNuEvdxo234FQazFAlBY26_HZdGLU4o1iTGa1_1irrpVrlXKps867s8/s320/DSC_6365.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586024922291423394" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kV29SXrlplZRhACl5SIav-R4MPg0RSFOloD_hmNc8ApObUQxmDavIOwDyQnmyF_iyMioNxLsaWqqgHApINIWU6cHW4WEJrME0NRnJBOdVeGlZEZ7om7ZzQAbH7R6GdzaP-nz_RbjzVM/s1600/DSC_1562.JPG"><span><span></span></span></a>Spring has a way of bringing new life, and I just love it! The Iris above is from 2010 ~ she resides on the side of my home and she is preparing to bloom again soon, and she's had lots of babies! I can't wait!!!<br /><br />Another thing I can't wait for is my Canadian trip to my friend Claudie's! I just can't get her outta my head today! Probably because Saturday was her birthday, and "her b'day" just past about 14 minutes ago. Happy Birthday again Sweet Friend! ;) Claudie and I are like twins.<br /><br />We're the same age, born only one week apart. Only she in Canada, and I here in the states~but fortunately we found our way to each other two+ years ago.<br /><br />I'm excited about the trip to Canada and did more shopping today. Isn't that what we girls like to do when we're getting ready for a trip? Oh yes.... Okay, so here's what I've found so far..<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi72CLqGFvxhyphenhyphenYhuQJ9daHD8imxHrn5wqT2au_qIB-OhErpXaptkX6JVTigShzaLBV8HBqUBZiTtGgNV12QOI0wdP5v5iabb0zDw4dbVOAAJ98IT327K6ETrnCPgn3XqRXWrNt9189oOzw/s1600/DSC_1562.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi72CLqGFvxhyphenhyphenYhuQJ9daHD8imxHrn5wqT2au_qIB-OhErpXaptkX6JVTigShzaLBV8HBqUBZiTtGgNV12QOI0wdP5v5iabb0zDw4dbVOAAJ98IT327K6ETrnCPgn3XqRXWrNt9189oOzw/s320/DSC_1562.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586024906818741698" border="0" /></a>This top above is so cool. It's one of those comfy tops that has multiple colors. You can blend it with so much, and it has a really neat fit to it.<br /><br />Oh Claudie, I think we're gonna be...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMncX1wuQG9EbfRgOoZsmBcCQd63Zdcg374QkQaMcIzDNJUn5WGPOTfOj4Dylr9EVUMERkdNe9W2Q7t9cncGMVR3Dqfn3Io5Rpb8OuNs-B1oaDLvOe3vCftdDHRFPW3p5EP1DA9RfJXX8/s1600/DSC_1580.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMncX1wuQG9EbfRgOoZsmBcCQd63Zdcg374QkQaMcIzDNJUn5WGPOTfOj4Dylr9EVUMERkdNe9W2Q7t9cncGMVR3Dqfn3Io5Rpb8OuNs-B1oaDLvOe3vCftdDHRFPW3p5EP1DA9RfJXX8/s320/DSC_1580.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586024903558352322" border="0" /></a>in Montreal, right? I'm counting the days...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOl3HeremTFo9uMdX6wclhiplDE_lfMlUbAubRqvrxIm5xFc4mVdHXVG4VsB1wC-WrbL_HuSIvoqcXaQdbQCZLmc4u2MaHqmwZm3YvLSs_YLnSXgwW3KM0jFqbs0gmdiYUBWRYabYPRqc/s1600/DSC_1388.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOl3HeremTFo9uMdX6wclhiplDE_lfMlUbAubRqvrxIm5xFc4mVdHXVG4VsB1wC-WrbL_HuSIvoqcXaQdbQCZLmc4u2MaHqmwZm3YvLSs_YLnSXgwW3KM0jFqbs0gmdiYUBWRYabYPRqc/s320/DSC_1388.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586021579411396450" border="0" /></a>Now, you were wondering what this lane is called, I call it "Heaven's Lane". :) And you're right, the Bradford Pear blooms are even more gorgeous this year! I know Canada will have it's own breathtaking views just like this one here in Ga!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGOKtmmX2DPeNxHmTbPz51_iJR4L3GLT2m4hHlsO2eeeq5BpZMTu8AF1gVQNeF04qkKM2A8ZmsswiD0dyLhK9ANhxaRcHpjv_cMmwMJA9sIXq2uflXbhiSXgAYb0m6l7pCOpR_y2_HufU/s1600/DSC_1067.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGOKtmmX2DPeNxHmTbPz51_iJR4L3GLT2m4hHlsO2eeeq5BpZMTu8AF1gVQNeF04qkKM2A8ZmsswiD0dyLhK9ANhxaRcHpjv_cMmwMJA9sIXq2uflXbhiSXgAYb0m6l7pCOpR_y2_HufU/s320/DSC_1067.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586021575954255986" border="0" /></a>Oh yea, I'm going to be bringing my vintage white coat above with me on the trip just in case the evenings are chilly. I'm looking for some vintage or sparkly buttons to replace the ones on it. It's my spring and summer coat that belonged to my Grandmother many moons ago. Once I lose 10 more pounds, I'll be able to tie that little belt like it should be tied. ;)<br /><br />Here's one of your cute cards that I taped in my cupboard, it always brings a smile when I go to grab a glass for my H2O for the day.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhNXj-sce39XHdYP_xRNkjRhVNVIFurypWOusA3paSb9GwbXnDRqEWHcTef4MaVKQzT1ci1Mx1Wru4RUlC3yGzVMryDjIAoMFYUsZ2Qfhq6EgdcUgHxui4GR47Rfx19UYKzeD7rzCpxI/s1600/DSC_0917.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhNXj-sce39XHdYP_xRNkjRhVNVIFurypWOusA3paSb9GwbXnDRqEWHcTef4MaVKQzT1ci1Mx1Wru4RUlC3yGzVMryDjIAoMFYUsZ2Qfhq6EgdcUgHxui4GR47Rfx19UYKzeD7rzCpxI/s320/DSC_0917.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586021569539264018" border="0" /></a>...back to the outfits. This little gem below is both a skirt and a strapless dress. I can wear the top folded down when I want it to be a skirt and pull it up when I need a quick little strapless black dress to wear under a jacket. I need "5" of these! Love it!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsH670AVjlpI0yuzqCPK126g4W7xpxnD0j__AEpQEzAo1152uag0bZovl5OY0c67s-8bnkAV_h3MnFYBuFwL9Ulz9S_KupwNt7Gt7AZKxAf5jeX8YNVXYsMbD8WMQD6cL6XX4ytlm36To/s1600/DSC_1577.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsH670AVjlpI0yuzqCPK126g4W7xpxnD0j__AEpQEzAo1152uag0bZovl5OY0c67s-8bnkAV_h3MnFYBuFwL9Ulz9S_KupwNt7Gt7AZKxAf5jeX8YNVXYsMbD8WMQD6cL6XX4ytlm36To/s320/DSC_1577.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586019535326084482" border="0" /></a>One of my favorite colors to wear is Aqua blue...and this little two piece set is silk and if you notice on the top of the hanger I've hung the necklace that I bought to go with it. This little set is so sweeeeet. The earrings I bought to go with it are silver flowers with a crystal in the center to match the aqua flower on the necklace. Only the earrings are much smaller. ;) Thank goodness, a girl could lose an ear with earrings that large.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE7q4SvNrjT-LH2lPhG8ILDUPuLlIilQmnF4IFDGG-Rr_VXQ3_cCNJOAkikZf-7_iXwSL-Ss6WKMB4ISiopP-8G9H9YeCsNveilsMeZJ-G0277glGmf12BFucphR-qvM5wvrRvlbsCCmI/s1600/DSC_1574.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE7q4SvNrjT-LH2lPhG8ILDUPuLlIilQmnF4IFDGG-Rr_VXQ3_cCNJOAkikZf-7_iXwSL-Ss6WKMB4ISiopP-8G9H9YeCsNveilsMeZJ-G0277glGmf12BFucphR-qvM5wvrRvlbsCCmI/s320/DSC_1574.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586019528932919890" border="0" /></a>These little pumps (from last summer) have exchangeable tops that helps them convert into multiple pair of shoes and they are great for everything. The belt is a total treat at only $1 last weekend when I went antiquing with a friend, and it's NEW.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQElXzKp-sHgscIhPtSFttEVOHEYv8L5sp0qf_icGfQ9pDaeCiWEtmhsx9ErHz1ElfQcUSEYIPTtxcpoZerfhmopS2abYdIFHpC7gB-dHx43sd-qtYoWf1PTJIncL-XZxPjkaUSNwTxE/s1600/DSC_1548.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQElXzKp-sHgscIhPtSFttEVOHEYv8L5sp0qf_icGfQ9pDaeCiWEtmhsx9ErHz1ElfQcUSEYIPTtxcpoZerfhmopS2abYdIFHpC7gB-dHx43sd-qtYoWf1PTJIncL-XZxPjkaUSNwTxE/s320/DSC_1548.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586019519400839314" border="0" /></a>Below is my favorite pastel yellow lace top of all time, found it at a local consignment shop two weeks ago. It has the best design and is so fresh and springy with these floral slacks.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrOu3YlmB6SejRxX4cnU3Ls0KCbPEXJ-s9MN2y9oyw5Vj2r6Hk4jRxzYAeB7FuZjRfPFKaIP2OfdRXfLtOUk5nnJQ5dGTIWCaLF8sxcExSkP4EGhanpl9XHrlR-JzuFAp10ylPxb2DedQ/s1600/DSC_1559.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrOu3YlmB6SejRxX4cnU3Ls0KCbPEXJ-s9MN2y9oyw5Vj2r6Hk4jRxzYAeB7FuZjRfPFKaIP2OfdRXfLtOUk5nnJQ5dGTIWCaLF8sxcExSkP4EGhanpl9XHrlR-JzuFAp10ylPxb2DedQ/s320/DSC_1559.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586019514721653698" border="0" /></a>...another look at these multi-colored slacks ~ also picked up at the consignment shop.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8MXHtfSoz5_T-hxJBfuJznp_WLrzNmUcHNTRnlDb_6_eGpng0OQZEYGWCFOMrvdS2PZI9hdARCxEBm2xlFFts7f6aUz9BFf0jbxRrjX_4CGfuKDqeA2tBkppcWnu178fVhvOteN9RClA/s1600/DSC_1565.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8MXHtfSoz5_T-hxJBfuJznp_WLrzNmUcHNTRnlDb_6_eGpng0OQZEYGWCFOMrvdS2PZI9hdARCxEBm2xlFFts7f6aUz9BFf0jbxRrjX_4CGfuKDqeA2tBkppcWnu178fVhvOteN9RClA/s320/DSC_1565.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586019513467420178" border="0" /></a>Below is another top that has the cutest design. It's a deeper shade of blue and it's so feminine. Notice the little ruffles all over the majority of it and the neckline? I picked this up from a friend selling some of her clothing. Fits like a glove...with enough comfy room to eat too! ;)<br />See how cute it looks with my interchangeable black shoes? And the pic below this one shows the back.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl-euVqGvuWJn0vGtNaNcJhzW4alChG3XpYrW36XuLWhT2WOq0vrnbgGzsRf-RYhVWB1ud1n3aoWqaV48OjWz0wRdDwLDictOBpne2Q7B8DF3CcRRBcdqgEmi69U_6GBQSL5M7SYkYl40/s1600/DSC_1545.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl-euVqGvuWJn0vGtNaNcJhzW4alChG3XpYrW36XuLWhT2WOq0vrnbgGzsRf-RYhVWB1ud1n3aoWqaV48OjWz0wRdDwLDictOBpne2Q7B8DF3CcRRBcdqgEmi69U_6GBQSL5M7SYkYl40/s320/DSC_1545.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586018456703354786" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINfPO0mDPQYz-QKvHfXlx7dm5Da3TndlSU9YR2A_vtMdwkV16IITzB8vyBW0R8nMlEXVoT4qD4jht_igBE6jUL4ijDa0owbRnoY-pSOb84OLbUMUQOgQRHvz8sm-SbY8UqoSVI50ARfA/s1600/DSC_1547.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINfPO0mDPQYz-QKvHfXlx7dm5Da3TndlSU9YR2A_vtMdwkV16IITzB8vyBW0R8nMlEXVoT4qD4jht_igBE6jUL4ijDa0owbRnoY-pSOb84OLbUMUQOgQRHvz8sm-SbY8UqoSVI50ARfA/s320/DSC_1547.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586018458387115778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2wD95aD_04g3gc03oKsK4X5iH5EsAfL7QYpM1Qd0TsCp2grudYBL2fosEZYc-6cKG4_C6C9INRvy0wZKHxQRMLwhpAhQvYwaax910-GRLObmvfPlJ2u0okst2A7j1FQ3HlGMt2ziTmV0/s1600/Catherine+Close+UP.JPG"><span><span></span></span></a>Next on the shopping spree I picked up this packable black and white hat that I'll be wearing with this jacket, among other things. I love this hat! It's so comfortable... The little white stitched jacket is priceless too! Notice how the little $1 black belt looks so cute with it?<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHTnncc7nP2w4teafduEHbzeMBDwA2hNxElhYTCYVpv09KgQfxMeRRJvjgRD513EjevRgWOYgo2Pg0YsqDHOzIfCAApA0czNWsDCYJ6YgiqniVoREVFcCLB6N0kfETSKmURCF5Jl7k7fQ/s1600/DSC_1553.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHTnncc7nP2w4teafduEHbzeMBDwA2hNxElhYTCYVpv09KgQfxMeRRJvjgRD513EjevRgWOYgo2Pg0YsqDHOzIfCAApA0czNWsDCYJ6YgiqniVoREVFcCLB6N0kfETSKmURCF5Jl7k7fQ/s320/DSC_1553.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586018452096821394" border="0" /></a>She's stylin and profilin now... :)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipGdEZ4BD_tBwavoDAccddMdN6rzziJCRsqdmNx4nV8X5bPSJhlNb2FYdyUStihdaZldOzbDV2OMqbJJXDPKsBqXo0dW91KCg3ihoqBx87UQlghUj1OaV9dS6lN1tPetp-zIY04TEprOw/s1600/DSC_1555.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipGdEZ4BD_tBwavoDAccddMdN6rzziJCRsqdmNx4nV8X5bPSJhlNb2FYdyUStihdaZldOzbDV2OMqbJJXDPKsBqXo0dW91KCg3ihoqBx87UQlghUj1OaV9dS6lN1tPetp-zIY04TEprOw/s320/DSC_1555.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586018449103533938" border="0" /></a>I've washed out my "T's". The one on the left I picked up today. The one with the poodles was a Christmas gift from my daughter. I adore them both.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi982cUVWGm5uZFce3pOtUnjS5s4nzQO9IgzK6jaAQMrsH5VCSEuh7IwEu-BRrRecgo4tE2oyPDCQ7gUHskrPYILGr0HxYQFFHjRA3mZt0rY0snkLuO7tzCdi6YOrjv-UAgKUIyAOGEkX4/s1600/DSC_1573.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi982cUVWGm5uZFce3pOtUnjS5s4nzQO9IgzK6jaAQMrsH5VCSEuh7IwEu-BRrRecgo4tE2oyPDCQ7gUHskrPYILGr0HxYQFFHjRA3mZt0rY0snkLuO7tzCdi6YOrjv-UAgKUIyAOGEkX4/s320/DSC_1573.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586017410645760322" border="0" /></a>Now, don't be a hatin me, but I got these Chinese Auction red shoes (below) at Goodwill today in NEW condition for under $5. Every girl needs a splash of red in their wardrobe and these made the cut! The heel on the shoe is black and quite stylish. Thank you GW! :)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-vnDN1GAFVqD4yiGc7K4IGAAbBnPB1fr23BhZriYIG06JWNCm1R-vtmAqwheJua_xaqI6H3TO-mB9jy8rN4_ezj4-pQ4EG0CW8ZZjj-MoAJixs-Ht7_Uw7U4HxWj0M7gXo1VC2LEg1Ro/s1600/DSC_1569.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-vnDN1GAFVqD4yiGc7K4IGAAbBnPB1fr23BhZriYIG06JWNCm1R-vtmAqwheJua_xaqI6H3TO-mB9jy8rN4_ezj4-pQ4EG0CW8ZZjj-MoAJixs-Ht7_Uw7U4HxWj0M7gXo1VC2LEg1Ro/s320/DSC_1569.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586017404890267762" border="0" /></a>And the red shoes will go with this little red silk top that I bought from my girlfriend as well. And the tops I bought from my friend were only$5 each. ;)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7DPiJXbspUsD1s8FEQKpDCBFmwuC7TaNFdic_lkvvRrkFVaxAFi69ngqWoRH3fJzATjG65ChHFWyykF61EGLkIAFMvHOnytqqc1OqQQ2Mpn6y6-LeHVbpJiT4kzKt7Hy1wds8QOQS-jA/s1600/DSC_1543.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7DPiJXbspUsD1s8FEQKpDCBFmwuC7TaNFdic_lkvvRrkFVaxAFi69ngqWoRH3fJzATjG65ChHFWyykF61EGLkIAFMvHOnytqqc1OqQQ2Mpn6y6-LeHVbpJiT4kzKt7Hy1wds8QOQS-jA/s320/DSC_1543.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586017402354879746" border="0" /></a> There's something about wearing red. One year I was so crazy about red that I bought a red coat, and multiple red sweaters...it's been a while for me, so... now I have my red back again!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpFG32qFr4vyHNZJaLEqHLMkAyvQEgdN6Hfsc5XbxmgJX6gwpDbccZKxAftYkzTTyvcyXxSZTie0Pbv4Tg1E5_MsUajQRQWwX-5sYco8j_PWV8TiROx95Djb1embpk7ZuoKYaBvusy5NU/s1600/DSC_1542.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpFG32qFr4vyHNZJaLEqHLMkAyvQEgdN6Hfsc5XbxmgJX6gwpDbccZKxAftYkzTTyvcyXxSZTie0Pbv4Tg1E5_MsUajQRQWwX-5sYco8j_PWV8TiROx95Djb1embpk7ZuoKYaBvusy5NU/s320/DSC_1542.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586017399641120610" border="0" /></a>That's it for the fashion show today~ I'm still collecting little things here and there.<br /><br />Claudie, I sure hope I can find the perfect little ~ "kinda big" suitcase to carry them all in soon. :)<br /><br />Having so much fun getting ready to travel!<br /><br />Ciao for now...<br />~CC Catherine<br /></div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-79979025628948962892011-03-02T19:04:00.005-05:002011-03-02T20:00:50.198-05:00Antique Mirror Makeover Serving Tray ~ And all for under $7<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitHJ1wyhQUQah8lnnIsZtszv5DkP8ZxNlGq6voX0ip28b4mtM_jRWkCyM8OvyrgaOKxK2PE2mV5QpXJS_3o0LTytTbGO7JdcjXRFLnxfUI9fFN1x0fTh3insoChmx5OpN2fo5zVdLwW6E/s1600/DSC_0271.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitHJ1wyhQUQah8lnnIsZtszv5DkP8ZxNlGq6voX0ip28b4mtM_jRWkCyM8OvyrgaOKxK2PE2mV5QpXJS_3o0LTytTbGO7JdcjXRFLnxfUI9fFN1x0fTh3insoChmx5OpN2fo5zVdLwW6E/s400/DSC_0271.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579641810391088786" border="0" /></a>We all love a Makeover, don't we? I know I do!<br />I found this mirror at a tag/yard sale in CT years ago for $1 - it is a great antique with some missing pieces on the lovely sculpted deeper part of the frame. I knew immediately what I wanted to do with her...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpYRfTgovNqLijqhjbTIrt3eThBeUoY3qj-2IzQ8ETaogWBPQrLFJH0ftEGYuZHNUvODIxM6oyx5Cof3BCV7ELp9rO_sQpwYvKSXsqPFDzgSDDoPFYdtAuCfSJcAwF7sWnCAvYiUvUcxI/s1600/DSC_0274.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpYRfTgovNqLijqhjbTIrt3eThBeUoY3qj-2IzQ8ETaogWBPQrLFJH0ftEGYuZHNUvODIxM6oyx5Cof3BCV7ELp9rO_sQpwYvKSXsqPFDzgSDDoPFYdtAuCfSJcAwF7sWnCAvYiUvUcxI/s400/DSC_0274.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579641811176866578" border="0" /></a>As you can see by the close-up pics, the c<span style="font-size:180%;">hip</span>s were definitely noticeable, but I had just the <span style="font-size:180%;">i</span>dea that would bring this Mirror up to her potential!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrcDDvQzlOTtBTpqa5_mvRZC_Eu-g0sdH4TSp6x9FoFaveJ4EWrJaq3RCq7V6qDngSgnxNOoFZ8YRxCHOxV31HTaM9bQ5r_j6bsVbWpBYeyz-L8o03aA_iZpznTEBElnq0O1FR6lL91sY/s1600/DSC_0277.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrcDDvQzlOTtBTpqa5_mvRZC_Eu-g0sdH4TSp6x9FoFaveJ4EWrJaq3RCq7V6qDngSgnxNOoFZ8YRxCHOxV31HTaM9bQ5r_j6bsVbWpBYeyz-L8o03aA_iZpznTEBElnq0O1FR6lL91sY/s400/DSC_0277.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579641807530331570" border="0" /></a>The condition of the Mirror itself was in perfect condition...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63bYdk9b9DDFK27aigkvO5Nad3msWwJ-1TpM9mjQtIcD6s6CvRDMLG1etI0EP0tg_Fd1egN4OorUGdpjJoBufxGYceJG2a7YcCwfCTAR1rw3OER1Yf897x7vWmw87WjXVK8iVzjyH93U/s1600/DSC_0284.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63bYdk9b9DDFK27aigkvO5Nad3msWwJ-1TpM9mjQtIcD6s6CvRDMLG1etI0EP0tg_Fd1egN4OorUGdpjJoBufxGYceJG2a7YcCwfCTAR1rw3OER1Yf897x7vWmw87WjXVK8iVzjyH93U/s400/DSC_0284.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579641112116361314" border="0" /></a>At one of my favorite an<span style="font-size:180%;">tiq</span>ue stores, I found this genuine mink brooch/hair c<span style="font-size:180%;">lip</span> (yes, it does both) and decided she had to play a part in the Makeover. Doesn't every lady love a mink brooch?<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1GusXZ1MI7k9mr9Wpg8jav_yVG9D3o9SfEBESFsWJk2Qi5u97dH6GAqgpfYEMz80f6UsojxM620TkNo6qO7jYsSR-1gQAvC3qXcm66JjuECiB3Lv4FBtBsKeiXdK9PDLKY4qcdyapVXo/s1600/DSC_0289.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1GusXZ1MI7k9mr9Wpg8jav_yVG9D3o9SfEBESFsWJk2Qi5u97dH6GAqgpfYEMz80f6UsojxM620TkNo6qO7jYsSR-1gQAvC3qXcm66JjuECiB3Lv4FBtBsKeiXdK9PDLKY4qcdyapVXo/s400/DSC_0289.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579641109881202258" border="0" /></a>Using a jeweled metal ponytail h<span style="font-size:180%;">old</span>er that had lost it's attachment through frequent use, this was the perfect piece to hot glue to the mirror so I could clip the m<span style="font-size:180%;">ink</span>ie on, but also take it off when "I" wanted to wear it! This was my favorite part of the entire project...dual use for this luscious clip.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqeouULfJzH-Y5sVQ78Pp9103uY0axE-hPvrl4FyPG1DVyKnoIQUE15VTrJBqH_PcqVC5OOeu3Vq4WcJh-gda8G5pjLia4QBY6RnY_CenBijZZ0BojzfaI_syL6WKyQLoQIvjmAV4wZgA/s1600/DSC_0292.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqeouULfJzH-Y5sVQ78Pp9103uY0axE-hPvrl4FyPG1DVyKnoIQUE15VTrJBqH_PcqVC5OOeu3Vq4WcJh-gda8G5pjLia4QBY6RnY_CenBijZZ0BojzfaI_syL6WKyQLoQIvjmAV4wZgA/s400/DSC_0292.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579641102029502530" border="0" /></a>I'm a button and bauble bead collec<span style="font-size:180%;">t</span>or - so I pulled my tray of <span style="font-size:180%;">g</span>oodies out and selected just the right ones that would bring this Mirror Lady to life. Many of the items in this location are not only buttons, but odd <span style="font-size:180%;">ear</span>rings that I no longer wear, but have great ar<span style="font-size:130%;">t</span>istic interest.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg61yzbdrE4gaieFOfZSl_6jWC3RHSifIcPDqTtjN6iuktWuWF4RERta3lr9uj7d_acBfk_wKDtVfbqZpFkOmzWmMkWLlobGMSSl0N8Q5GqrEyCkg6qIgepKnOs6l1PuPfJEok3XLC0YNU/s1600/DSC_0293.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg61yzbdrE4gaieFOfZSl_6jWC3RHSifIcPDqTtjN6iuktWuWF4RERta3lr9uj7d_acBfk_wKDtVfbqZpFkOmzWmMkWLlobGMSSl0N8Q5GqrEyCkg6qIgepKnOs6l1PuPfJEok3XLC0YNU/s400/DSC_0293.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579641098825958226" border="0" /></a>A sneak <span style="font-size:180%;">p</span>eak at her on the bed after her Makeover was complete - you'll see in the front middle area that I've added a few pheasant feathers that helped to tie in with my h<span style="font-size:180%;">i</span>nt of animal print that I have as accents in my Master Suit<span style="font-size:180%;">e</span>.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaJf2Uqgn1sL-AxTkf9AtfR0LpWVi463xh8f4KEg5D4ziM4x5jMw80kMOOfGPK_P7tyqUryv0xJXzwlHvLaMQRaXUm2MmYxlDa43uhf9TVnPqrSjKNqYot18-3dZl8guROHo6-x1XUzE0/s1600/DSC_0296.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaJf2Uqgn1sL-AxTkf9AtfR0LpWVi463xh8f4KEg5D4ziM4x5jMw80kMOOfGPK_P7tyqUryv0xJXzwlHvLaMQRaXUm2MmYxlDa43uhf9TVnPqrSjKNqYot18-3dZl8guROHo6-x1XUzE0/s400/DSC_0296.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579641093904048642" border="0" /></a>I decided to keep the entire str<span style="font-size:180%;">e</span>ssed look, other than covering the areas that had badly chipped. This reminds me of us ladies that begin to matu<span style="font-size:180%;">r</span>e, it's part of "who" she is, and it somewhat spe<span style="font-size:180%;">a</span>ks of where she's come from...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYbeZFY_LmB8ahgiWx8Uxr4F_vwYi09aZk4OyCJmA4L43JkghfFesTWRsqfET6o34cR9Z0KXPsXnrL_OzbenGnHa6TmT3JzTGzbLbAqyuMSyOlcsflAdM-NpSXRHgkSX_AWytPfg1PC3M/s1600/DSC_0297.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYbeZFY_LmB8ahgiWx8Uxr4F_vwYi09aZk4OyCJmA4L43JkghfFesTWRsqfET6o34cR9Z0KXPsXnrL_OzbenGnHa6TmT3JzTGzbLbAqyuMSyOlcsflAdM-NpSXRHgkSX_AWytPfg1PC3M/s400/DSC_0297.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579640350091663314" border="0" /></a>I loved making the<span style="font-size:180%;"> e</span>arring drape over the outside edge...again adding to her sweet presence and uni<span style="font-size:180%;">q</span>ueness.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiZa0N_RO3C7qKFI-Qw7eVgI2xgAXp5PwvwKBtkpDOiatz231virr9tKVs3SgdGSkcIeNKT1CEurT2XSHsr0-MRvUdqHhUJz2_X7jLrpitv3c3DlTWz6J2A1wkirjBkQg7oBKeSDP-jA/s1600/DSC_0298.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiZa0N_RO3C7qKFI-Qw7eVgI2xgAXp5PwvwKBtkpDOiatz231virr9tKVs3SgdGSkcIeNKT1CEurT2XSHsr0-MRvUdqHhUJz2_X7jLrpitv3c3DlTWz6J2A1wkirjBkQg7oBKeSDP-jA/s400/DSC_0298.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579640348712608994" border="0" /></a>Another <span style="font-size:180%;">g</span>reat view...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLEYh_LaXBcy-3Sdt4qdD5pgEnQDJ206VujP-UBbcabAfrIhYZFemYBjdDSopPVgT0IfdnqS8rXlD0MUJWTTR9rvj924bPqU4porPAwPqXjp5Wf_yLAWH8qtXhLRt9CEl1bhUUKSLr-xc/s1600/DSC_0301.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLEYh_LaXBcy-3Sdt4qdD5pgEnQDJ206VujP-UBbcabAfrIhYZFemYBjdDSopPVgT0IfdnqS8rXlD0MUJWTTR9rvj924bPqU4porPAwPqXjp5Wf_yLAWH8qtXhLRt9CEl1bhUUKSLr-xc/s400/DSC_0301.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579640344835287186" border="0" /></a><br />The pic above allows you to see how the m<span style="font-size:180%;">i</span>nk clip reflects in the mirror - unfortunately a little dust is showing in this pic that I missed dusting off first. Oh well, I have a bit of d<span style="font-size:180%;">us</span>t on me today too... ;)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Z3_y2u204hR7vb2_b4MMJB6xjj6w5xJlooNdeYsVGzLMGb7m3uV-PU4jZoxzhCO4h4d9I1-o5gbdCkGiZL2qX6ew-cC2cDNl53I8Es6w5suDBDuIogpt-l0rUNz3jjlg_d8sAyo4pzQ/s1600/DSC_0307.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Z3_y2u204hR7vb2_b4MMJB6xjj6w5xJlooNdeYsVGzLMGb7m3uV-PU4jZoxzhCO4h4d9I1-o5gbdCkGiZL2qX6ew-cC2cDNl53I8Es6w5suDBDuIogpt-l0rUNz3jjlg_d8sAyo4pzQ/s400/DSC_0307.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579640334576452242" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">And, here she is - in her full glory in her new room. </span><br />The wine colored pillow on my bed says "I believe in Angels" ~ a great thrift store find right before <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Christ</span>mas. I think this Mirror definitely had her own little Angel to bring her all the way from CT at a tag sale to my home here in GA to live like a Qu<span style="font-size:180%;">ee</span>n with all of her new Jew<span style="font-size:180%;">e</span>ls & Mink. You can't really see from these pictures, but four smaller knobs are attached to the bottom of the mirror, as every woman needs shoes... Oui? I am on the search for some small crystal door knobs to replace these smaller ones eventually.<br /><br />I have missed posting these past weeks, life continues to spin so fast...the harder I try to slow it down, the faster it gets. I'm sure many of you can relate!<br /><br />Hoping to drop by and visit many of you this coming week! I miss you all so much when I'm absent. Happy Spring!<br />Hugs,<br />~CC Catherine<br /></div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-47196694750337886142011-02-05T10:00:00.007-05:002011-02-05T11:30:26.633-05:00what's LOVE got to do with it?<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXF6HKzjXOEy47aRqnEu9uMeFMoo52tfr6V_LxAGt4291mZlv_VVRccyUB3fPVpma-QqWKdo3FcFV5gY9Rrb8IKFUc0YZ2F6rdDy-3NXwfFyvU-Qaw4newSJeYiTyuUc8hSX7VhMes8oI/s1600/DSC_1170.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXF6HKzjXOEy47aRqnEu9uMeFMoo52tfr6V_LxAGt4291mZlv_VVRccyUB3fPVpma-QqWKdo3FcFV5gY9Rrb8IKFUc0YZ2F6rdDy-3NXwfFyvU-Qaw4newSJeYiTyuUc8hSX7VhMes8oI/s400/DSC_1170.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570240924287691474" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">What does LOVE got to do with it?</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The upcoming <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Valentine's Day</span> has had me thinking this past week.<br />Is it about the price we pay for a gift that equates to the depth of our love?<br />I'd like to think that it goes back to the nostalgic days of old...and the true intent of the heart behind the gift that is given.<br />The pair of little Italian Lover Bunnies captured above were a surprise gift I picked up at a consignment store recently for my Beloved. When I recently took a trip without him, I left them by his bedside with a bracelet that said in French, "I love you" <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Je t'aime</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMa-BYvhF5kIuj9rWgfJ9XMl8oQNKPBOvm5N81hUO0DgFUjHlH57trAcxIH3fhR757pvgXSJMzzZBK1VA0_SC3MMGRCV45Qzz1XX3ez6Y1eXxvVC2prbs9Twdjj8wb3UaQxwxvf_LHOI/s1600/DSC_1180.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMa-BYvhF5kIuj9rWgfJ9XMl8oQNKPBOvm5N81hUO0DgFUjHlH57trAcxIH3fhR757pvgXSJMzzZBK1VA0_SC3MMGRCV45Qzz1XX3ez6Y1eXxvVC2prbs9Twdjj8wb3UaQxwxvf_LHOI/s400/DSC_1180.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570226811768976450" border="0" /></a>This book jacket above protects my favorite gift from him of all time that he blessed me with this past Christmas. How can one add words to what is written above to express love any better?<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjyIGk0pzkG6BX7AR1nB6cmKNROnaJdakIfF1R77aJ0t5OMl5foTaHp2y9hzncD4SdfEhczHO6Y70gLGwclT21pO6XdhYClcgsm3kWrMXxFBgOoeQARa4Hjl0lzrGhSCIqFGn5f8oK_-o/s1600/DSC_1181.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjyIGk0pzkG6BX7AR1nB6cmKNROnaJdakIfF1R77aJ0t5OMl5foTaHp2y9hzncD4SdfEhczHO6Y70gLGwclT21pO6XdhYClcgsm3kWrMXxFBgOoeQARa4Hjl0lzrGhSCIqFGn5f8oK_-o/s400/DSC_1181.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570226803875767458" border="0" /></a>The book is called "Love Letters, an Anthology of Passion" and it literally has dozens of love letters (actual copies in pockets within the book) from past centuries from people in love.<br />The story behind him giving me this book is even more precious to me. Last year was a sacrificial year financially, as we invested in our youngest son that went back to school at the age of 25. It was a one year program and we wanted to do whatever we could to contribute in helping him achieve his dream. When Christmas came along, we were strapped...and so we decided that our gifts would be humble ones, the kind we used to give to each other in our early marriage.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmQv0koB-1RXQY3_YUMGzq2KFn8H5DmFYf1BF7L_h6hMoZB-3e0mTYThD3nA0u7_1N9YEuMPxM1ew0P8crMHEpXoY5A74Sgi0Pxi_5K_nTaj4bWq02hyphenhyphenyPjY6ztUyNTqXaO_Yd3BKD2hU/s1600/DSC_1183.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmQv0koB-1RXQY3_YUMGzq2KFn8H5DmFYf1BF7L_h6hMoZB-3e0mTYThD3nA0u7_1N9YEuMPxM1ew0P8crMHEpXoY5A74Sgi0Pxi_5K_nTaj4bWq02hyphenhyphenyPjY6ztUyNTqXaO_Yd3BKD2hU/s400/DSC_1183.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570225546973218418" border="0" /></a>He found the Love Letter book at the Goodwill one day when we were thrifting...and he purchased it. He then went through the book and read it - adding his own words of love here and there. For the very thought that he'd take so much time to share this book of love in such an intimate way - reading it, adding to it, blessed my spirit - and so this truly is HIS book of Love to me, for always... I so enjoy reading the love letters of years gone by..words of passion and even at times love lost because it never took a chance... It's the BEST gift a girl could want from her man...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga2jyxyfXEr_OBb4BO99x6bBJtZICxlVJUi5ydcEnm78pxtijI4b0sDhuZ-WGaH3Q4Z4vVuumcX1dV5VfoLFTbv6jok4HPRef6f_9x96y78T3NpAE7jW65rjkirHxTag7_qY5DwWlCF30/s1600/DSC_1182.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga2jyxyfXEr_OBb4BO99x6bBJtZICxlVJUi5ydcEnm78pxtijI4b0sDhuZ-WGaH3Q4Z4vVuumcX1dV5VfoLFTbv6jok4HPRef6f_9x96y78T3NpAE7jW65rjkirHxTag7_qY5DwWlCF30/s400/DSC_1182.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570225544085950306" border="0" /></a>Then I recently picked up the book above called Perfect Pairs - again at the Goodwill - and decided the photos were too lovely to stay within this book. They needed to be shared...and so I made these for my friends and will be mailing them out this week to celebrate friendship!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMryCySc3RnvzhobN3CV_It6XJIWQccWW10Io5LLKQ5XP5JkubtiDPAmXWq0TB_rApBsshi3k-wMjyPgUznx0lZ5gAuLxQqfHreEz4ltTUFj-kCAPaYo7FyUdbyF62EneN2F1PjD4olOA/s1600/DSC_1177.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMryCySc3RnvzhobN3CV_It6XJIWQccWW10Io5LLKQ5XP5JkubtiDPAmXWq0TB_rApBsshi3k-wMjyPgUznx0lZ5gAuLxQqfHreEz4ltTUFj-kCAPaYo7FyUdbyF62EneN2F1PjD4olOA/s400/DSC_1177.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570225539861451282" border="0" /></a>The card above goes to my best friend, my mother...she adores Rock Hudson & Doris Day films...one of my own heartbeats... :)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT5M8PJ9xFIeHsmypZiwKKrODXZ9KyoROEd4BpNaGvdPAcZCYpsfQ-OoKeij2ydwBIYGhbSLWQBss4wsqdN6oGf3kdhYKGME_wS8BZjGK5XH_gKC55EiFtxBE3S0rvHNy6C89h7fY3tZ4/s1600/DSC_1176.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT5M8PJ9xFIeHsmypZiwKKrODXZ9KyoROEd4BpNaGvdPAcZCYpsfQ-OoKeij2ydwBIYGhbSLWQBss4wsqdN6oGf3kdhYKGME_wS8BZjGK5XH_gKC55EiFtxBE3S0rvHNy6C89h7fY3tZ4/s400/DSC_1176.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570224875943929906" border="0" /></a>Cary Grant & Grace Kelly, another great pair that made the screen light up! This card goes to ??? you'll soon find out! :)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlUq9F9MKW0eNu7ICso6HzyWG0euTounFrzcySo5zv85FMc9bf9FmUGMM2xpNWzO49pwIIONDANXdxZtkochzH8voZrF2tNtVWb0eJd-K0MJB8tcSVm3SxZA8wroPNUAuY51X6ujdA7E/s1600/DSC_1175.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlUq9F9MKW0eNu7ICso6HzyWG0euTounFrzcySo5zv85FMc9bf9FmUGMM2xpNWzO49pwIIONDANXdxZtkochzH8voZrF2tNtVWb0eJd-K0MJB8tcSVm3SxZA8wroPNUAuY51X6ujdA7E/s400/DSC_1175.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570224873443373058" border="0" /></a>Now, this one is tough, because I have "two" friends that are fans of Audrey, but Claudie would kill me if I sent it to anyone but her. So, I want to live... <a href="http://web.me.com/claudiefrid/Claudie/Bubblin_Over/Bubblin_Over.html">Claudie</a> it goes too, and proudly so! ;)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWsenIfDUhb8FRVb9IakHO9APIm0iNq4uhpl3jSl3oGgpp3BwvaBe119uFVvQYHPxsR_vHWg6zceIzRVwthD-f42L4Fs-iyaX7W0rwvB1n49UR1gs7XbKZDDnHLjpwcBigllYyNEvnBrI/s1600/DSC_1174.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWsenIfDUhb8FRVb9IakHO9APIm0iNq4uhpl3jSl3oGgpp3BwvaBe119uFVvQYHPxsR_vHWg6zceIzRVwthD-f42L4Fs-iyaX7W0rwvB1n49UR1gs7XbKZDDnHLjpwcBigllYyNEvnBrI/s400/DSC_1174.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570224863157056018" border="0" /></a>What would love be without "Gone with the Wind"? Clark Gable & Vivian Leigh - well, my girlfriend of 25+ years, <a href="http://kathleenellis.blogspot.com/">Kathleen Ellis</a> has always been a double in my eyes for Vivian Leigh! ;) She has to get this card!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW82miXCQKrGu1uH0Vh-gUWUf8pyjHuajMPzOx88Jdg8m46u5EYbVaExkXjcpFUhJyx74M83YxX8csWP1bRdWecSVc7Rb09cMk94BFJZnszREraO6QLUDAcM0QHI7pDPQgBO1v8QXpLYM/s1600/DSC_1172.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW82miXCQKrGu1uH0Vh-gUWUf8pyjHuajMPzOx88Jdg8m46u5EYbVaExkXjcpFUhJyx74M83YxX8csWP1bRdWecSVc7Rb09cMk94BFJZnszREraO6QLUDAcM0QHI7pDPQgBO1v8QXpLYM/s400/DSC_1172.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570224859133081074" border="0" /></a>Spencer Tracey & Katherine Hepburn ~ This one goes to a friend that loves anything nostalgic, like I do. Can you guess who you are? :)<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1fepKFfs3gTRy4CluDD-EEqThFwCGrt-Raby4NzjpB0Nleamc2WcENepkrFAZcSoLB7LFU9voLz8OmDAtvBzavJGutYglrKoem4xRMbXl_0yqhbJLiHsnBpH-C_Oj-B3Rk4go8sdtyOg/s1600/DSC_1171.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1fepKFfs3gTRy4CluDD-EEqThFwCGrt-Raby4NzjpB0Nleamc2WcENepkrFAZcSoLB7LFU9voLz8OmDAtvBzavJGutYglrKoem4xRMbXl_0yqhbJLiHsnBpH-C_Oj-B3Rk4go8sdtyOg/s400/DSC_1171.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570224853846747202" border="0" /></a>And who can forget one of my favorite movie classics "The Philadelphia Story" with Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn? What did love have to do with it? They'd been divorced and he enters back into her life to cover the story of her impending marriage, which was to be the season's premier event. I'm sure he never expected to fall back in love with Kate, but he did...and the rest is history as they say. Great movie from start to finish...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />My book on famous pairs helped me to create dozens of greeting cards, not just the few I shared above...and I had so much fun making them last night. It's not always the price on the back of the card, or attached to the gift that means the most to me. But, it's the intent of the heart...<br /><br />And so, I leave you all with this today...<br />When you are laboring over what gift to give, take something and reinvent it, repurpose it...as it will mean so much more to the person receiving it, and will make you so happy as you create it and give it your own personal touch! Great things come out of life when one is squeezed financially, and many times it's the gifts we create out of need that are celebrated the most!<br /><br />Happy Early Valentine's Day my precious Friends!<br /><br />I found this little rhyme in a vintage personalized autograph book I have...and it seems so fitting for today and it will leave you with a giggle or two.<br /><br />It's written on 8/22/1924 by someone named, Mary Painter<br /><br />"They sat on the porch at midnight...<br />Their lips were tightly pressed,<br />The old man gave the signal,<br />The Bulldog did the rest"<br /><br /><br />Love to All,<br />~CC<br /></div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-89292691297949921672010-12-24T07:55:00.000-05:002010-12-24T07:50:02.242-05:00From my home to yours this Christmas Season! And a Christmas Prayer for a Friend & her family...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Du5o-DQwCRQlTfEDId24S0zpgy6IlooUEJDggpYlFgxCWx6wnu6UOzWOQQVmDpOwf7tmXgaIFhPMDS9-X7r8byiOWsYJ_HJEyJQmhO6gSm_SLzeqILVfI7FLJp3_v3ov3juoF01Th5E/s1600/DSC_0580.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547609648802869858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Du5o-DQwCRQlTfEDId24S0zpgy6IlooUEJDggpYlFgxCWx6wnu6UOzWOQQVmDpOwf7tmXgaIFhPMDS9-X7r8byiOWsYJ_HJEyJQmhO6gSm_SLzeqILVfI7FLJp3_v3ov3juoF01Th5E/s400/DSC_0580.JPG" border="0" /></a> Merry <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">CHRISTmas</span> Friends! </div><div align="center">In preparing for this wonderful time of celebration, I am reminded</div><div align="center">of all the family and friendships God has blessed me with throughout the years and I'm so grateful!</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlYwIuHgavIMdw6i5C8c2nfF4zA92cOgwI20F1prreriHz1EHa_GNhf4Dcqarj1KbrkUhcgi4W_48EEJDONeZtRmCIrTIVZ4vPRuQ6MZE59sGX1Jcujqov59_hm0OUjS9i-nRZCiBucA/s1600/DSC_0531.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547609644502219810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlYwIuHgavIMdw6i5C8c2nfF4zA92cOgwI20F1prreriHz1EHa_GNhf4Dcqarj1KbrkUhcgi4W_48EEJDONeZtRmCIrTIVZ4vPRuQ6MZE59sGX1Jcujqov59_hm0OUjS9i-nRZCiBucA/s400/DSC_0531.JPG" border="0" /></a> In preparation for this occasion, I have been one of Santa's little elves working on this dollhouse. I found it unpainted at a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">yardsale</span> at a nearby Antique Shoppe a couple months back. I thought it would be the perfect gift for our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">grandie</span>, Cate.</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlFhjmM6rPhsyzp5ibrtj2Cq5APXK_3W9H-POH60x-tFrU3jXVpYHug8bxwRutfDn04Ux7-U8YI27GXLiyRrn-tZUQAyxWMiOJ6m1DygQ8GLTTFcngnsW7m3rxKcfMWo0vuCYDUGvH2o/s1600/DSC_0529.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547609641301774786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlFhjmM6rPhsyzp5ibrtj2Cq5APXK_3W9H-POH60x-tFrU3jXVpYHug8bxwRutfDn04Ux7-U8YI27GXLiyRrn-tZUQAyxWMiOJ6m1DygQ8GLTTFcngnsW7m3rxKcfMWo0vuCYDUGvH2o/s400/DSC_0529.JPG" border="0" /></a> I used gray for the roof, pink paint for the interior walls and a very light minty green for the external paint...and painted the front porch gray to match the roof. I even added pink shutters to the home, a MUST for all little girls.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94sLd0WV_1G5R39jPuidlaHQFhxR1WFSnxlRvTjerJAsfkJ6EWJFVvuVnv42LeSwtdemAiBpEk8DmkCJ4tZgQQUYGqzFroPwEHdz_ab-3WxZeNI7Akk0cVomKU94L9Ldz86hNIyP8JvE/s1600/DSC_0528.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547609638833584002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94sLd0WV_1G5R39jPuidlaHQFhxR1WFSnxlRvTjerJAsfkJ6EWJFVvuVnv42LeSwtdemAiBpEk8DmkCJ4tZgQQUYGqzFroPwEHdz_ab-3WxZeNI7Akk0cVomKU94L9Ldz86hNIyP8JvE/s400/DSC_0528.JPG" border="0" /></a> The little doll standing in the front door is a mini Madame Alexander doll that I found at the outdoor <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">yardsale</span> as well. She came with the little boy sitting on the retro chaise lounge I made for the cottage. Finishing touches were the custom drapes I made for inside the home and a few pieces of furniture using what I had in my home. And, what would the home be without a few Christmas Wreaths hanging in the windows? Found those <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">teency</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">weencies</span> at Holly Lobby. The pink lace, replicating a light pink snow, was found at Goodwill in perfectly mint PINK condition~ :)<br /><br />Cate will be surprised, and I will love adding to this cottage throughout the next several Christmases.<br /><br />As I close in sharing my Christmas post today, please remember a dear Blogging Friend of mine from Mimi's Garden, Kathy Black, in your prayers. Her family experienced this week the highest high and the lowest low. Kathy's daughter in law, Jenny, and her son had their first child. Jenny experienced complications and as a result died on 12/22. The baby, a precious little girl, was born by emergency C Section and last I heard was doing fine. My heart has been so heavy for Kathy, her son and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">grandbaby</span> girl...and the rest of the family. In your own celebrations this Christmas Season, please say a prayer for comfort & hope for Kathy and her family.<br /><br />My heart & verbal reply screams out in response to all the Happy Holidays I hear in line and everywhere I go this year, Merry <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">CHRISTmas</span>~I chirp merrily back. I cannot leave Christ out of the REASON for this Season!<br /><br />Love to All, and especially to Kathy Black & her precious family!<br />~CC Catherine<br /></div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-28388484196357513842010-11-29T01:45:00.002-05:002010-11-29T02:03:11.110-05:00Christmas came early...I'm so glad the box said, OPEN NOW!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1PKhvRz-qRTBLzWb4YkTthGeWajEj6cWeJf9aUPgVyDcU5uwpGz6b9h91aUJKL1SqntmPnagZAxlOFOqaoSN5QjmdfeWTHQPoYw9k_DxQJSjfyGJjFj-tv_upt9Jajn3Gqfm9ag5OwA/s1600/DSC_0765.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544861354726015666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1PKhvRz-qRTBLzWb4YkTthGeWajEj6cWeJf9aUPgVyDcU5uwpGz6b9h91aUJKL1SqntmPnagZAxlOFOqaoSN5QjmdfeWTHQPoYw9k_DxQJSjfyGJjFj-tv_upt9Jajn3Gqfm9ag5OwA/s400/DSC_0765.JPG" border="0" /></a> Pictured above are all my great gifts that came all the way from Canada, from my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bubblin</span> Over friend, Claudie! I screamed when I seen my pink toilet tissue she sent me~ ;)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I'd been in the Christmas spirit since mid October when I began decorating for a Holiday Open House tour here in my neighborhood. So when the package arrived......I was in the mood to rip it open!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">A sneak peak at my tree~ And a new ornament, an Eiffel tower, that I found at Goodwill. I love it! The theme of this tree is vintage, pinks, silver, gold, and whites.</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMYWRgnXzBgRNZK-cDRA8etYcsPb3bTJOM4j53BimF-LuZq0hwaONW8gLMXhsCu19Fe8V9wQ85STSJjuTbXV-exAo5H9Nd6ELTZZY59F_rM8tLqrMZx2YLAm1AQCgl-SNgxeVg1ATtqPI/s1600/DSC_0768.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544860923680833506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMYWRgnXzBgRNZK-cDRA8etYcsPb3bTJOM4j53BimF-LuZq0hwaONW8gLMXhsCu19Fe8V9wQ85STSJjuTbXV-exAo5H9Nd6ELTZZY59F_rM8tLqrMZx2YLAm1AQCgl-SNgxeVg1ATtqPI/s400/DSC_0768.JPG" border="0" /></a>This is a distant view of it... and you can see the gifts on the ottoman in front of the tree that Claudie sent me.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaBzfnuzK_zFJx7L9aNyk3A08JKzr4x9ssc86Oxjmyqr1TFYKQi2Trru46SM0r2LHlCfwFzv1Pmfg1h90Olsdyx34_sP0Nnk2VfHMYAraCqL36b4dPdpAQJGwwmuiBm0L9ZgCCKUNf4vI/s1600/DSC_0786.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544860919985817298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaBzfnuzK_zFJx7L9aNyk3A08JKzr4x9ssc86Oxjmyqr1TFYKQi2Trru46SM0r2LHlCfwFzv1Pmfg1h90Olsdyx34_sP0Nnk2VfHMYAraCqL36b4dPdpAQJGwwmuiBm0L9ZgCCKUNf4vI/s400/DSC_0786.JPG" border="0" /></a> Oh my, who's this? Well... it's "moi", with my new Pink Ear Muff band that Claudie sent me...and my new pair of gloves she embellished! Check out the vintage earring that she adorned the one glove with. I LOVE IT Claudie! ;)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilksnnTIQfRzlGwHB3VEImzNV8i5t1f7ZDSkcCHy1w792jujhlgZv90pVK1XU2wbUw9U7TaG49i3kqIJGixZWsL7oZYSQ8FkX8ig3T2PHFHNlvTh3X1FwxBiJs-De-0_y2G62tD045SU0/s1600/DSC_0760.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544860911524306930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilksnnTIQfRzlGwHB3VEImzNV8i5t1f7ZDSkcCHy1w792jujhlgZv90pVK1XU2wbUw9U7TaG49i3kqIJGixZWsL7oZYSQ8FkX8ig3T2PHFHNlvTh3X1FwxBiJs-De-0_y2G62tD045SU0/s400/DSC_0760.JPG" border="0" /></a> What's this? It's my Abbie, she wanted to model the Pink Ear muffs too. ;)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdSsgDNClvWSp8eDpTE19BLk39EG2MaAh5cMxK4L6uBeuWh0bSa7M4r8ql6SQaA5AiFmCwJDglPMoHirTpvQdNYAyC2uF3o1ehAP-XBBZ9vGDLNOUS5w8ks4Y3BCj06n30o4_PlOG3yfs/s1600/DSC_0779.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544860903428055090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdSsgDNClvWSp8eDpTE19BLk39EG2MaAh5cMxK4L6uBeuWh0bSa7M4r8ql6SQaA5AiFmCwJDglPMoHirTpvQdNYAyC2uF3o1ehAP-XBBZ9vGDLNOUS5w8ks4Y3BCj06n30o4_PlOG3yfs/s400/DSC_0779.JPG" border="0" /></a>Well, tons more to decorate to get ready for the Holiday Open House tour this Saturday; gotta run for now~ Will try to show pics later! </div><div><br />Hugs to all my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Blogland</span> Friends! And especially...a BIG HUG & Thanks to Claudie for my lovely EARLY Christmas Gifts! :)</div><div>~CC Catherine<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div><br /></div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806092819661619564.post-48385376899735503892010-10-04T00:56:00.012-04:002010-10-04T01:49:01.228-04:00These R a few of my F*A*V*O*R*I*T*E things!<div align="center">A Teacup Chandelier...and in my favorite Blue & Whites...</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTigY2WKUZOWRqg5WvvAouiHE7mbvZhqj_KCEGcUwh0uadwuDN-dbUMUUsIlMpd9Oanxm6kYDldIZVAtU2vpltmYMZg3RyFYQhgm1932fjIVgXtvTEgXRjwZCMqHsR-hguT7q-vW6F12w/s1600/DSC_0125.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524054383239127922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTigY2WKUZOWRqg5WvvAouiHE7mbvZhqj_KCEGcUwh0uadwuDN-dbUMUUsIlMpd9Oanxm6kYDldIZVAtU2vpltmYMZg3RyFYQhgm1932fjIVgXtvTEgXRjwZCMqHsR-hguT7q-vW6F12w/s400/DSC_0125.JPG" border="0" /></a> Stopping by my favorite place at Aunt Bee's! The first thing you find is her glass jar of cookies to your right on the counter! I'll have one today Aunt Bee, Thank You! :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWIiKPja_-Ady27dJukOAftrMZc3OxRXrigZDpEPjuZtfRAGZLfUTtk71pF3uULsjoEsdj-PQqGefwgFAkmPmH8NahULW4u30iJCy7qUPRR8BxrLFtBDv1jMzduH_o4gPnIpJjVTDeK6Q/s1600/DSC_0188.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524053690437017938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWIiKPja_-Ady27dJukOAftrMZc3OxRXrigZDpEPjuZtfRAGZLfUTtk71pF3uULsjoEsdj-PQqGefwgFAkmPmH8NahULW4u30iJCy7qUPRR8BxrLFtBDv1jMzduH_o4gPnIpJjVTDeK6Q/s400/DSC_0188.JPG" border="0" /></a> Next to the cookie jar, you'll find her business cards...she's the SWEETEST lady you'll ever meet!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZev1LELAfpnmX_ULI8Z7NCnO9Rbavyi8sODDpjro-igMUJtLv9YXbu-GNnZZHpxKFuImtF8zMBIUnXdbBBm9tv0C-eHVkL6pVsXidQwjGZOHyT71Tv4lDufgB5R6xZIBGfQc26QsSXM/s1600/DSC_0187.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524053687633452098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZev1LELAfpnmX_ULI8Z7NCnO9Rbavyi8sODDpjro-igMUJtLv9YXbu-GNnZZHpxKFuImtF8zMBIUnXdbBBm9tv0C-eHVkL6pVsXidQwjGZOHyT71Tv4lDufgB5R6xZIBGfQc26QsSXM/s400/DSC_0187.JPG" border="0" /></a>She serves piping hot coffee to drink free while I roam the 70+ vendors in her Antique Shoppe<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrT61FOBZgHCQ7id2Wm8ubKyYLHev17vpQgwJeUNvjSRL_CShP0BAlIoH04eAOzg_Z4Aao0zJA_NLasuklgoCTaTysv6_i6H_029mnK5mjFEJmDzH3T45RxeCCnKjY4nNvkoq-qjWJElc/s1600/DSC_0186.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524053678900933298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrT61FOBZgHCQ7id2Wm8ubKyYLHev17vpQgwJeUNvjSRL_CShP0BAlIoH04eAOzg_Z4Aao0zJA_NLasuklgoCTaTysv6_i6H_029mnK5mjFEJmDzH3T45RxeCCnKjY4nNvkoq-qjWJElc/s400/DSC_0186.JPG" border="0" /></a> How can I not fall in love with this oil on canvas?<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524054388020995538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldKw0X96tSxDhzm5-zjf4ZZhqFrM8ofERdfs1WkPKkJV2cY0ve6mNtKl5KUdtrHDnrKwIRifjtRa-MGZAus2kIeKPLLCTQUMCJCePmjRnKrPy_s0Qg_k_zljn_jPRNpXhYgAXzI7g6DM/s400/DSC_0137.JPG" border="0" />And teacups galore, this one was "only" $4~<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWC0U1_hEk1QXl8UoACI7Hvab16NPj8a6CQMQGxd6A04-Qo5N4EwhO9ZlDwnNMOmzFFeKJzPSX0e8olxHLN1Qbjo9oKDyazIfUuJQahZvl1S3dgMRNjwIpSaJA5tKlBxxWOkeQ4U7aMw0/s1600/DSC_0154.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524053675872817474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWC0U1_hEk1QXl8UoACI7Hvab16NPj8a6CQMQGxd6A04-Qo5N4EwhO9ZlDwnNMOmzFFeKJzPSX0e8olxHLN1Qbjo9oKDyazIfUuJQahZvl1S3dgMRNjwIpSaJA5tKlBxxWOkeQ4U7aMw0/s400/DSC_0154.JPG" border="0" /></a> I couldn't walk away without falling in love with this pink hand inscribed bedroom dresser...Oh, how I want that! It spells out PINK just walking by it! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Lovin</span> it... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq6mfqSynlyrK64SXlceY5TCUC0c2cBMPXVF8Tzb62qBmmzVEMCYW1BK6n4aC7-lilPgULPz6qtE16c3BN8gW-KbUOLhctcQdgoGyyDDOHT3WqX3aTyjAAZGTCDjiMzbOnFTkoX7gcG4c/s1600/DSC_0161.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524053670100362434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq6mfqSynlyrK64SXlceY5TCUC0c2cBMPXVF8Tzb62qBmmzVEMCYW1BK6n4aC7-lilPgULPz6qtE16c3BN8gW-KbUOLhctcQdgoGyyDDOHT3WqX3aTyjAAZGTCDjiMzbOnFTkoX7gcG4c/s400/DSC_0161.JPG" border="0" /></a>This caught my eye as SOON as I walked in! French & Fab!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ulzN0i2lJP39OHEUy-9ikWEyei1oWfOMCNyvijYp89T5VMQh-JfRuB9_bQqVrp2IpEMwJYXI3NFqa5a9gJBvrABYFMdLqieLsMI7y0q_E9mvK79MKTzb4v0gFg7SBkGc6DdycKIgADM/s1600/DSC_0111.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524052669874651538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ulzN0i2lJP39OHEUy-9ikWEyei1oWfOMCNyvijYp89T5VMQh-JfRuB9_bQqVrp2IpEMwJYXI3NFqa5a9gJBvrABYFMdLqieLsMI7y0q_E9mvK79MKTzb4v0gFg7SBkGc6DdycKIgADM/s400/DSC_0111.JPG" border="0" /></a> This next item,only $8! A "totally" fabulous purchase! I can't wait to wear a vintage black dress and wear this little lady! You'll see her below with a special piece in my collection of vintage wear!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1mzLONtLpF_n0aMGuqNCyqlaFsirocYdqWP8YaXiQtaPl9lf9BJQ4B219FlGVsDO1W6jFoKeHDmd8Uth59xHcZJAFKvJtIqJgpDNjOXljok9F-GwBtwU8A0bvNSHDHvfYfZihOYx1Tc/s1600/DSC_0198.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524052659815072338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1mzLONtLpF_n0aMGuqNCyqlaFsirocYdqWP8YaXiQtaPl9lf9BJQ4B219FlGVsDO1W6jFoKeHDmd8Uth59xHcZJAFKvJtIqJgpDNjOXljok9F-GwBtwU8A0bvNSHDHvfYfZihOYx1Tc/s400/DSC_0198.JPG" border="0" /></a> These little piggies cried all the way home...not really! :) But they'd like to! I already have my own Kitchen Piglet - these are ONLY $15 or less. I think they are $13.99. If you're interested in them, post a comment and I'll call Aunt Bee to see if they are still there. They ARE a super catch! The little chalkboards are removable too.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio4l1YHVWfZhJT5wzRSEu-PB85sM6vMNOuMXbC1l5kQTgb9VFUN99Is2MOL0GpGB313CW4GGn0Yg3KeSwrYODSR9uCeH73kqT87uGvn-8HUM7JT6Rsc7R1KybYzOPJkSNPyM7IMGzGdmI/s1600/DSC_0167.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524052662031981282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio4l1YHVWfZhJT5wzRSEu-PB85sM6vMNOuMXbC1l5kQTgb9VFUN99Is2MOL0GpGB313CW4GGn0Yg3KeSwrYODSR9uCeH73kqT87uGvn-8HUM7JT6Rsc7R1KybYzOPJkSNPyM7IMGzGdmI/s400/DSC_0167.JPG" border="0" /></a> How do you like my vintage hat with the vintage black slip that belonged to my grandmother? I want to get a pic wearing these together... Vintage is SO chic! The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">armoire</span> was a great purchase at a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">yardsale</span> two years ago for $75. We use it for the TV in the Pink Guest room!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4K-Gb5aNp6keHnUfJcHNZhNdTOY3mfyp2W5EUcrTekdNc2FIbpe26JXkywpPxK378fPBiYCvCSqJwaXkxBxzOyvdd-Hpr-9L9mQ6cwzM0Yc42mMcA0uznTS4X882NtrqGK0Sx0w7YM7w/s1600/DSC_0191.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524052653984055714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 244px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4K-Gb5aNp6keHnUfJcHNZhNdTOY3mfyp2W5EUcrTekdNc2FIbpe26JXkywpPxK378fPBiYCvCSqJwaXkxBxzOyvdd-Hpr-9L9mQ6cwzM0Yc42mMcA0uznTS4X882NtrqGK0Sx0w7YM7w/s400/DSC_0191.JPG" border="0" /></a> This, "I HOPE" will be the next hat I add to my collection! She's only $10! Can't you just see this on me? I can too! ;)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66rxEaZIni4VKDHIZ1A18QiM7U_CpHTQYRW7eTgUjL_WYTlXy_DiPb1hN9npcGoKuhbg4WukKNVmVCdRjmKJ3Cqho8zoLdfbMDxccEIg7iyLpym-DaGmIX_ZG_GryPNt5aKTkGIwBc5U/s1600/DSC_0147.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524052652803124370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66rxEaZIni4VKDHIZ1A18QiM7U_CpHTQYRW7eTgUjL_WYTlXy_DiPb1hN9npcGoKuhbg4WukKNVmVCdRjmKJ3Cqho8zoLdfbMDxccEIg7iyLpym-DaGmIX_ZG_GryPNt5aKTkGIwBc5U/s400/DSC_0147.JPG" border="0" /></a> And this lovely? She's a plant......I met her at the Athens GA Botanical gardens last week. Isn't she a BEAUTY?<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidHkXbe1-4jywJzA8xcjYt-VZvD1L4TIKJeWHaaK2M2iXW1eK4cXCovwVk9NMKQvQ1_Pppojrue0dh4Vg16I1a9ryC2dTLJq8FT3f0BMf3_csVxN7GobLwkfgNjFWOmmMWxPL7xYoNDsA/s1600/DSC_0165.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524050939899795330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidHkXbe1-4jywJzA8xcjYt-VZvD1L4TIKJeWHaaK2M2iXW1eK4cXCovwVk9NMKQvQ1_Pppojrue0dh4Vg16I1a9ryC2dTLJq8FT3f0BMf3_csVxN7GobLwkfgNjFWOmmMWxPL7xYoNDsA/s400/DSC_0165.JPG" border="0" /></a> Thanks for dropping by and enjoying a few of my favorite things!</div><div></div><div>Hugs to all~</div><div>~CC Catherine</div><div></div><div>Be sure to drop by this week to visit the following and enjoy many other interesting & favorite things!</div><div></div><ul><li><div align="left">Sally at Smiling Sally's on <a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Blue Monday</a></div></li><li><div align="left">Tam at The Gypsy's Corner on <a href="http://www.thegypsyscorner.com/">Three or More </a>Tuesday</div></li><li><div align="left">Susan at A Southern Daydreamer on <a href="http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/">Outdoor Wednesday</a></div></li><li><div align="left">Beverly at How Sweet the Sound on <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/">Pink Saturday </a><br /></div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>~CC Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792691562262851929noreply@blogger.com22