tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42828021903599384942024-03-13T16:23:43.645-05:00Cowgirl CulturePlayful gardening in West Texas and more!Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-52526851613564377172011-10-27T11:05:00.001-05:002011-10-27T11:11:27.940-05:00Outdoor Tea Party with Homer Laughlin Western China<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Would you like to join us for a picnic tea party today? Come on you can put off those other things you need to do. Come enjoy one of the last days of beautiful weather! Today has a high of 81 but tomorrow's forecast is a high of 52! I will grab the picnic basket and let's go!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTke1Zitl-0RXGIHyX9O8Z60jAdQq-tQFPZUO4tLpsD4bAk7JBrVZUpAr513njfke1pOHXNZOTD_nidcBN3HsFK6u3BtzvnnNV1ZX7GEmqFQpt5pQed8eXXckV72FqSqnN1z75sUW5C7GD/s1600/2011-October-lastofsummer+033.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTke1Zitl-0RXGIHyX9O8Z60jAdQq-tQFPZUO4tLpsD4bAk7JBrVZUpAr513njfke1pOHXNZOTD_nidcBN3HsFK6u3BtzvnnNV1ZX7GEmqFQpt5pQed8eXXckV72FqSqnN1z75sUW5C7GD/s400/2011-October-lastofsummer+033.jpg" /></a> </div>How about I pour you a cup of fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade (with lots of sugar)? Don't worry this cup will be calorie free for you! <br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KvkCOMwxBRV1CnLpL2DYMjK-gmCQFAu8VYT8pJKkjjCViHO_7PqUM7JYowu0l8g-O-U5uSEU5QyeOJH1unjkfv6cI9u1856zWKR1w5767o6qnDdXT9rRSiK_CW_HinRJsO4P9ZeOUkwu/s1600/2011-October-lastofsummer+035.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KvkCOMwxBRV1CnLpL2DYMjK-gmCQFAu8VYT8pJKkjjCViHO_7PqUM7JYowu0l8g-O-U5uSEU5QyeOJH1unjkfv6cI9u1856zWKR1w5767o6qnDdXT9rRSiK_CW_HinRJsO4P9ZeOUkwu/s400/2011-October-lastofsummer+035.jpg" /></a> </div>Next, would you like some gluten free chocolate chip cookies that really do taste yummy? These are delish and visit my friend at <a href="http://mamameglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/01/best-ever-chocolate-chip-cookies.html">MamaMeGlutenFree</a> for the recipe. <br />
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The china is by Homer Laughlin. It is usually called either "cowboy" or "western". The interesting thing is there was at least two variations made. I know there was a western "rhythm" pattern which had no silver detailing and then there was a "nautilus" pattern which had silver details. These dishes were made in the 1950's and there are several pieces to the set. I am just using a couple here today.<br />
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This is the bottom of the sugar bowl. Cute cowboy chasing a steer!<br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVhE8Q5yCegGEWieAEeY4HtCG08vHNLNoyAy7mBp53RW8ONrvYy82yodl6Eh5qK1GArMi5BXhl_FcgQ1W-2KTwS7dycThjDXKUgjyVaH6LWFRfITIg2tBsUhIWqgxEKRSpunUbPVleb8-Z/s1600/2011-October-lastofsummer+042.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVhE8Q5yCegGEWieAEeY4HtCG08vHNLNoyAy7mBp53RW8ONrvYy82yodl6Eh5qK1GArMi5BXhl_FcgQ1W-2KTwS7dycThjDXKUgjyVaH6LWFRfITIg2tBsUhIWqgxEKRSpunUbPVleb8-Z/s400/2011-October-lastofsummer+042.jpg" /></a> </div>How about sliced apples for something healthy?<br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLOuB76oxrNcTGhaIW2QLrtcsY0x4t0LzLCQ1b5Bv7nDFrBlfANYilOaPzEEeIZ2fHNQ32VCe3KxdNdacqcBkQ6rnQAJb_lRFovHlT_6XEO0cKnjU7jD76bpcoeqaxqaq88n5i_bMw5t4/s1600/2011-October-lastofsummer+049.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLOuB76oxrNcTGhaIW2QLrtcsY0x4t0LzLCQ1b5Bv7nDFrBlfANYilOaPzEEeIZ2fHNQ32VCe3KxdNdacqcBkQ6rnQAJb_lRFovHlT_6XEO0cKnjU7jD76bpcoeqaxqaq88n5i_bMw5t4/s400/2011-October-lastofsummer+049.jpg" /></a> </div>Oh, you like the flowers? Why thank you. They are from my garden. Mom bought me several "Rose Glow" hybrid tea rose bushes this spring. Now they are truly lovely. The pink ones are antique.<br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjufo4JFHcuMudZNga-7GBN22rHH5QxKjvZzOrU5ZCYqNs1Wl0ivMrFzBUBOFKX0eXFZ3hguAJUfDhsg3VMhKMw-DPBdYvD5nPi4vFFKbyKr18IvTZtPoYGtVIfCNrVgZwdAoIPvx3TsuGZ/s1600/2011-October-lastofsummer+050.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjufo4JFHcuMudZNga-7GBN22rHH5QxKjvZzOrU5ZCYqNs1Wl0ivMrFzBUBOFKX0eXFZ3hguAJUfDhsg3VMhKMw-DPBdYvD5nPi4vFFKbyKr18IvTZtPoYGtVIfCNrVgZwdAoIPvx3TsuGZ/s400/2011-October-lastofsummer+050.jpg" /></a> </div>Yes, the fresh squeezed lemonade is really that good! Oh, and the frozen whole strawberries do make good ice cubes! Better hurry and get another glass before it is all gone!<br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RkjWR1aTyTspNdsITW4fRWk6NJR-67JeBDgM2M-CKWcd8B-8MSXWytOZwxRGUrFQeT9AgWozC8F0QBVZiqnTlLm4wv6cnHFJqfeGnO-rjbCbK72hW700IV0GioniCV8DpTuXWv8eXeu4/s1600/2011-October-lastofsummer+059.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RkjWR1aTyTspNdsITW4fRWk6NJR-67JeBDgM2M-CKWcd8B-8MSXWytOZwxRGUrFQeT9AgWozC8F0QBVZiqnTlLm4wv6cnHFJqfeGnO-rjbCbK72hW700IV0GioniCV8DpTuXWv8eXeu4/s400/2011-October-lastofsummer+059.jpg" /></a> </div>Did I mention we have another guest? This is Klacey my one year old. Oh and I am not one of those mothers who doesn't allow the kids to play with the real china, silver and crystal. This is memories in the making. <br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktfPt0uBdZq8WqaF407kwAhimGfVRBA5XC9qBStDBPwgC4LF6UfeVpQENhbRpNQqhl0HybHtEWOpnM_J2-He0TsOAvZlzUstwbjMY9iPxslvz_Bu2d3AVfGCAA66Zo7Q99fUYAC_943kz/s1600/2011-October-lastofsummer+065.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktfPt0uBdZq8WqaF407kwAhimGfVRBA5XC9qBStDBPwgC4LF6UfeVpQENhbRpNQqhl0HybHtEWOpnM_J2-He0TsOAvZlzUstwbjMY9iPxslvz_Bu2d3AVfGCAA66Zo7Q99fUYAC_943kz/s400/2011-October-lastofsummer+065.jpg" /></a> </div>My mom's stance was always if you don't use it then it won't mean anything to them. Of course we want our girls to know the value and joy of good china, silver and crystal! LOL<br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi4IGVGUBxpAFoDmvr5aT3VPPMw_pF4to9wK7acoBytEtk1QbyXAQfDSELAFL8OdJRcQaEh_Sb-yQWp88OZpTdLumrPoYzaOrB9ms-76MYeN3pzlGSEz5JEGeOti31ws9yWcg6SCpyidqO/s1600/2011-October-lastofsummer+067.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi4IGVGUBxpAFoDmvr5aT3VPPMw_pF4to9wK7acoBytEtk1QbyXAQfDSELAFL8OdJRcQaEh_Sb-yQWp88OZpTdLumrPoYzaOrB9ms-76MYeN3pzlGSEz5JEGeOti31ws9yWcg6SCpyidqO/s400/2011-October-lastofsummer+067.jpg" /></a> </div>This is Murphy who is wishing for some tidbits. She looks underfed doesn't she? Um, yeah that is ribbon on her collar compliments of Kiley.<br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkszW2HxrE90Mc-_WbDonaoO0B1FRxeaU2Fkoax1Zfwd4aapeZ2IXmrJeS-qEc-5WCdQmXwBIcdRIy2z5ixqJbVQlMjNcqj3R4_qNBKYOIKkGPu7QVnOa5CJRF-iXF5kqSYkxPizt_8moV/s1600/2011-October-lastofsummer+073.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkszW2HxrE90Mc-_WbDonaoO0B1FRxeaU2Fkoax1Zfwd4aapeZ2IXmrJeS-qEc-5WCdQmXwBIcdRIy2z5ixqJbVQlMjNcqj3R4_qNBKYOIKkGPu7QVnOa5CJRF-iXF5kqSYkxPizt_8moV/s400/2011-October-lastofsummer+073.jpg" /></a> </div>I did mention the cookies are tasty right?<br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbWCZSP1fEyytnxTlJgdLC5oGtvtuThHcLTavYxJDez4Ma4RQjq1pY8kKf4xIrJJ96XdKcy1EbwhWvlptssZ6BLDAIGlG8KwtkbpCR13hQPx5WaqOPaiUyn3S0KpXxwLPApv6-rp40P2f/s1600/2011-October-lastofsummer+074.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbWCZSP1fEyytnxTlJgdLC5oGtvtuThHcLTavYxJDez4Ma4RQjq1pY8kKf4xIrJJ96XdKcy1EbwhWvlptssZ6BLDAIGlG8KwtkbpCR13hQPx5WaqOPaiUyn3S0KpXxwLPApv6-rp40P2f/s400/2011-October-lastofsummer+074.jpg" /></a> </div>And the lemonade too!<br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKxetQSIsldqvicWWg_6wL82-rjpK-VGy4nPcKfoGXf_YV9GKaWiDouC8VpoFAr66wZo8fJ-85CwP2qzblzhjC3-fdbhn9gRp_FlPLv5p1LW7rnX7ftMeU27uOpAiOltsUqW-0AqYGu0w/s1600/2011-October-lastofsummer+080.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKxetQSIsldqvicWWg_6wL82-rjpK-VGy4nPcKfoGXf_YV9GKaWiDouC8VpoFAr66wZo8fJ-85CwP2qzblzhjC3-fdbhn9gRp_FlPLv5p1LW7rnX7ftMeU27uOpAiOltsUqW-0AqYGu0w/s400/2011-October-lastofsummer+080.jpg" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Now the flowers take a hit... oh well, all in the name of memories! <br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjry1VGyHgXMgQ9siUZxyaeD00ehi1vdh8Xm4IkP5L-QlmfyY-_6nHr1kHajD-UUxphDiMaZRYBRGJNOV2wR8cQGb-Yq1gYipC5pVa_Qip1bnwA1YRLFP3qUOhven7eWKQIBbOEgmyaLDvM/s1600/2011-October-lastofsummer+081.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjry1VGyHgXMgQ9siUZxyaeD00ehi1vdh8Xm4IkP5L-QlmfyY-_6nHr1kHajD-UUxphDiMaZRYBRGJNOV2wR8cQGb-Yq1gYipC5pVa_Qip1bnwA1YRLFP3qUOhven7eWKQIBbOEgmyaLDvM/s400/2011-October-lastofsummer+081.jpg" /></a> </div>It is a good day.<br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_GlFY4Kr8GE36zeuIearA0a8hGbxEWP6DnRRq8TrsfFBN1lirm3l3NEk8oVzqwb2nJ_nyqRAUOMR0hJK3oRLq9nQFeMqipCAx2Dl76Lnj-9gKJWjyrbhBFGu6UltGS3P-HK3kkjn9-fd/s1600/2011-October-lastofsummer+082.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_GlFY4Kr8GE36zeuIearA0a8hGbxEWP6DnRRq8TrsfFBN1lirm3l3NEk8oVzqwb2nJ_nyqRAUOMR0hJK3oRLq9nQFeMqipCAx2Dl76Lnj-9gKJWjyrbhBFGu6UltGS3P-HK3kkjn9-fd/s400/2011-October-lastofsummer+082.jpg" /></a> </div>We are happy campers.<br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEq-aXWC9WypvhUh8A5CDT6BcF7acENCSd3s-zcD5W60BRU1t0YAbivifa-DYXj4m3u1B06KiFSA7A4ArIhvjATF-PvkkRzhP2J6L_FgJ5MKADXTiy6avAwqKhS7u-l2QrmEQOxPlNoKr/s1600/2011-October-lastofsummer+085.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEq-aXWC9WypvhUh8A5CDT6BcF7acENCSd3s-zcD5W60BRU1t0YAbivifa-DYXj4m3u1B06KiFSA7A4ArIhvjATF-PvkkRzhP2J6L_FgJ5MKADXTiy6avAwqKhS7u-l2QrmEQOxPlNoKr/s400/2011-October-lastofsummer+085.jpg" /></a> </div>Well, most of us are....<br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrUyQcVe70yNbEIVFiV-20hbPT8u4g1iEC0QLFmYnq8ZHjaToC7aBIUprUTJfV8H-eZSdhyg2CYEc7fCeswqNBjeXIMBtDw9yyYYfSL2k6pq7acpJEY1FyOw42qQi-GgojjgcFXk5q2kI/s1600/2011-October-lastofsummer+093.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrUyQcVe70yNbEIVFiV-20hbPT8u4g1iEC0QLFmYnq8ZHjaToC7aBIUprUTJfV8H-eZSdhyg2CYEc7fCeswqNBjeXIMBtDw9yyYYfSL2k6pq7acpJEY1FyOw42qQi-GgojjgcFXk5q2kI/s400/2011-October-lastofsummer+093.jpg" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting! ~Kelsey<br />
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I think the best thing about home improvement is when you take something terrible and make it better. Yep, little improvements are what we enjoy around here!<br />
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Here is a little DIY improvement from the weekend. Our garage door was ummm... let's say a little lack luster. It had bad water damage at the bottom of the door so I put the wooden planks to cover up the water damage.</div>
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A coat of chalkboard paint and some paint and poof we have a cute little play area outside our kitchen door. <br />
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This week's entry into the photo contest at <a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/2011/10/photo-challenge-baby/#more-6570">I Heart Faces</a>. The theme is, "Let them be little!" How cute! <br />
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I titled this, "Garden Angel." This photo was taken in our garden of my daughter Klacey. Murphy the babysitter in the background! Flowers and dogs do keep kids entertained outside. Yea!<br />
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I recently went to the Antique Rose Emporium in San Antonio. The Antique Rose Emporium is famous for shipping their antique roses everywhere in the country AND their lovely display gardens. <br />
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I attended a wonderful fall gardening lecture there and then took a couple of photos of the display gardens. Hope you enjoy!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/I-Heart-Faces-button.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kca="true" src="http://www.iheartfaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/I-Heart-Faces-button.jpg" /></a></div>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-40107178904477351682011-09-19T21:51:00.000-05:002011-09-19T21:51:28.084-05:00A Good Reason to Garden<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-9WehBICyDkesGrVN560jWndOs0P-Ptm5_hpQLSNeHiAQK1DyYGFLrhpXIfGtdfCnuAj6U_tDOUiHNjAjlQ8OP4dnPX3V2N2wPHRnM8in_ODeoNWuiE0-kR7vSsnqlB4JvpuvV3IZGZU/s1600/SEPTEMBER2011_GirlsPhotoShoot+020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-9WehBICyDkesGrVN560jWndOs0P-Ptm5_hpQLSNeHiAQK1DyYGFLrhpXIfGtdfCnuAj6U_tDOUiHNjAjlQ8OP4dnPX3V2N2wPHRnM8in_ODeoNWuiE0-kR7vSsnqlB4JvpuvV3IZGZU/s400/SEPTEMBER2011_GirlsPhotoShoot+020.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
So why dig in the dirt? Why pull weeds and stickers? Why should we work so hard to get the yard and gardens looking good? <br />
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Well, for memories like these of course!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice a smiling baby means there are no stickers in that yard!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEugWr2l1hRZN-rzkKgVSfC9uLnsNKQSn36KsselCMOlHbzL92M9zjtMX2M77sl8xG72H6NNkJQgw6taQrwWaWKP0yDjAnYPT1R2nz7gHdGWzN1r-LeNvk2S3jutzlCqwJwjNtp-Qf-tjF/s1600/SEPTEMBER2011_GirlsPhotoShoot+035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEugWr2l1hRZN-rzkKgVSfC9uLnsNKQSn36KsselCMOlHbzL92M9zjtMX2M77sl8xG72H6NNkJQgw6taQrwWaWKP0yDjAnYPT1R2nz7gHdGWzN1r-LeNvk2S3jutzlCqwJwjNtp-Qf-tjF/s400/SEPTEMBER2011_GirlsPhotoShoot+035.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Oh, and smiles like these make all those back aches and blisters all worth it!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How about you? Why do you garden? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu48fEEErWv50s5MmOWXY48qPWHYFKCHUOIlI3w2IC-5tZQMk5CxM4djiGzWxyObiEZea-G28uuawXWrHyARro7yxfjDKJnaSSqZ8vPN8iVJrf9I_jopHaDzYogA7-8gu5bbQxbgCW_e1r/s1600/SEPTEMBER2011_GirlsPhotoShoot+048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu48fEEErWv50s5MmOWXY48qPWHYFKCHUOIlI3w2IC-5tZQMk5CxM4djiGzWxyObiEZea-G28uuawXWrHyARro7yxfjDKJnaSSqZ8vPN8iVJrf9I_jopHaDzYogA7-8gu5bbQxbgCW_e1r/s320/SEPTEMBER2011_GirlsPhotoShoot+048.jpg" width="212" /></a></div>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-54850192602646301802011-09-16T09:55:00.000-05:002011-09-16T09:55:41.283-05:00Happy Fall Y'all - Vintage Style<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMp2yah8mGS3tfFxc31igBnhZjG4_1AD3QK0mx-d7h3DUOw47qvJWsmil1sfuFpA_QnLgN_xSFdMQ3ndD_WV397DbOWeJyHZtLj6tq3VIoNKoJwhNYaSEr8XGbVeOEClMa0RwNMONxeRfM/s1600/september2011garden+006.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMp2yah8mGS3tfFxc31igBnhZjG4_1AD3QK0mx-d7h3DUOw47qvJWsmil1sfuFpA_QnLgN_xSFdMQ3ndD_WV397DbOWeJyHZtLj6tq3VIoNKoJwhNYaSEr8XGbVeOEClMa0RwNMONxeRfM/s400/september2011garden+006.jpg" /></a> </div>Happy Fall Y'all! I just love that saying! It makes me smile every time I see it. Melissa over at The Inspired Room is having her <a href="http://theinspiredroom.net/2011/09/15/fall-nesting-party-2011/">Fall Nesting Party 2011</a> today! I have been adding a few autumn decorations here and there outside since we have been having cool weather! Yes! We even had rain here in Texas praise God! <br />
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So just a few photos to show I am in the spirit of fall! <br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix1uJzYoUYSLFdKPfdZjnzP_VXl_8MFC-KT5_BwNehu87uE6MYE23b4uXAnl0w-iunxh7LbE7HqF1ni8PVyDkg8lkqenTNHFS6vmqi3GZ7jf_7z0BLu4TDtt0Wm27AcWww0mxm0Z1QnI3s/s1600/september2011garden+007.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix1uJzYoUYSLFdKPfdZjnzP_VXl_8MFC-KT5_BwNehu87uE6MYE23b4uXAnl0w-iunxh7LbE7HqF1ni8PVyDkg8lkqenTNHFS6vmqi3GZ7jf_7z0BLu4TDtt0Wm27AcWww0mxm0Z1QnI3s/s400/september2011garden+007.jpg" /></a> </div>I really like the little wagon but do you like it here in by the front door <u>OR</u><br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBFhTfTG9JzRaG-hiffSLA-6BdJZ2Vlw8r8q-s78P_5hAttTVmfXeNUudjAA8Fpgdw28Rh5WHya0O-adv6aBwmrpXnytd6wPvBlSdXwQTukMZvg8OmG2qWaTwiDWJG83cvLSjr7wzts6rv/s1600/september2011garden+013.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBFhTfTG9JzRaG-hiffSLA-6BdJZ2Vlw8r8q-s78P_5hAttTVmfXeNUudjAA8Fpgdw28Rh5WHya0O-adv6aBwmrpXnytd6wPvBlSdXwQTukMZvg8OmG2qWaTwiDWJG83cvLSjr7wzts6rv/s400/september2011garden+013.jpg" /></a> </div>Decisions, decisions ... yep, tough job around here.<br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZiAk5oHf-ohzjJNlZJW7Vs8QPPdecETCqGWjphzjgepEB73j_lyRAQ7vmsmhCjAlfMOVhwX0_ZkQgECRXt5JTimLDRad1VQpDqzTg9WQDtLxEl6YiKcC6EZjvcfaj4o8J9V0oQ1yLzIR-/s1600/september2011garden+014.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZiAk5oHf-ohzjJNlZJW7Vs8QPPdecETCqGWjphzjgepEB73j_lyRAQ7vmsmhCjAlfMOVhwX0_ZkQgECRXt5JTimLDRad1VQpDqzTg9WQDtLxEl6YiKcC6EZjvcfaj4o8J9V0oQ1yLzIR-/s400/september2011garden+014.jpg" /></a> </div>Hope everyone is looking forward to cool evenings, hot apple cider and warm soups for fall!<br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hS4GjDBSHJT7Wa6emg2pukT8qVt11pw0jnHmVffSD7hBSqqtoTGj2K3WWKPPgFf73zhqvqip-XlyZiIT4cOV52pDfY4yOrk9E4fj1-9O8quaKkBr857C96baU1yU-gsmlhfrBzuO4NLl/s1600/september2011garden+019.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hS4GjDBSHJT7Wa6emg2pukT8qVt11pw0jnHmVffSD7hBSqqtoTGj2K3WWKPPgFf73zhqvqip-XlyZiIT4cOV52pDfY4yOrk9E4fj1-9O8quaKkBr857C96baU1yU-gsmlhfrBzuO4NLl/s400/september2011garden+019.jpg" /></a> </div>Thanks for stopping by and happy fall y'all! ~ Kelsey<br />
<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://theinspiredroom.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/6145879968_cb88358a93-280x180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="http://theinspiredroom.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/6145879968_cb88358a93-280x180.jpg" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSrJwG7WpKKN9kZoJVvawUmGW8IMEm60i1hBd5SGbMy-l39eRvZwFnb7r08fDMIm-iaTwkANN4_IdB8VzUfIbWyfRWWLr1E7kpgnzOqHYemqvWARF4GzxvC5teXjiluZp3tS29Yaj_x8T/s1600/september2011garden+020.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSrJwG7WpKKN9kZoJVvawUmGW8IMEm60i1hBd5SGbMy-l39eRvZwFnb7r08fDMIm-iaTwkANN4_IdB8VzUfIbWyfRWWLr1E7kpgnzOqHYemqvWARF4GzxvC5teXjiluZp3tS29Yaj_x8T/s400/september2011garden+020.jpg" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-71315130485611372482011-09-08T19:33:00.001-05:002011-09-09T08:04:47.264-05:00Vintage Western Birthday Party Tablescape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVhyVZS9HTAmbpMUVlglBIgXZqUdPPvcxPhmCexeFLr8ck1gFd06-o7P5xXV4iXzfDqusHRU6N9WvG7OZP07DQT9zhN-p2xXm1M6fjTenwDR7TnjaHAzIyKfNV55E8JdNEl59PXCbynbNJ/s1600/May+2011+646.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVhyVZS9HTAmbpMUVlglBIgXZqUdPPvcxPhmCexeFLr8ck1gFd06-o7P5xXV4iXzfDqusHRU6N9WvG7OZP07DQT9zhN-p2xXm1M6fjTenwDR7TnjaHAzIyKfNV55E8JdNEl59PXCbynbNJ/s640/May+2011+646.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Howdy! Recently, my youngest daughter turned one year old! Of course we had the family over for some fun birthday cupcakes! Ooops, I am sorry how rude of me - do you want to join? Great! Well then, come on in and grab a fork!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Don't forget the fruit salad and fresh veggies!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEtpd8zXpDt8v2_LCfsvUDDamZZvZUNM637a5KnXtsiOYvDwK1wrf8v3-Rj00pgWEc5283lM0M0D8YEVB5ZGJTlkGZYXPj-EsnHEzDQ6LwkyxSWGT9jA-yJ4Zrs_0vjFE9DTYwfWr3IBS/s1600/May+2011+647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEtpd8zXpDt8v2_LCfsvUDDamZZvZUNM637a5KnXtsiOYvDwK1wrf8v3-Rj00pgWEc5283lM0M0D8YEVB5ZGJTlkGZYXPj-EsnHEzDQ6LwkyxSWGT9jA-yJ4Zrs_0vjFE9DTYwfWr3IBS/s640/May+2011+647.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click on the photo of the chicken salad to go to the recipe I used from Southern Living. It was amazing! Very easy! Honey mustard and walnuts was the kicker in my opinion. It is one of those recipes that makes you look like a genius chef!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/waldorf-chicken-salad-10000001997562/"><img border="0" nba="true" src="http://img4.myrecipes.com/i/recipes/sl/10/07/waldorf-salad-sl-l.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, let's find you a seat so you can eat! (I am a poet and didn't know it!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgextNFyRLFr1Ss4WLkyTqB-1-rUBwIpV7cKpwtbOLDsNkc_mCH9XGZ2o8RqVJEyft3zFXMyjNeXTRbaMIH3Filb6hUxNWHKdIU0999915fJpQ7Ul-sa1mZ5nhcwx7JxSkyVvHA40-Eg2Gh/s1600/May+2011+644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgextNFyRLFr1Ss4WLkyTqB-1-rUBwIpV7cKpwtbOLDsNkc_mCH9XGZ2o8RqVJEyft3zFXMyjNeXTRbaMIH3Filb6hUxNWHKdIU0999915fJpQ7Ul-sa1mZ5nhcwx7JxSkyVvHA40-Eg2Gh/s400/May+2011+644.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, I do de-clare where are my manners? Would you like some coffee?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ol289hyphenhyphenHAkMTUi98X6bRgz_PkMzyC0iSjLk1sOnB_vlU-OaPePS5tmDErLNAyId3WrDSYTeZth26qNXJzYvSyWOwuHcIbL1PYPiT7PggvPoynXtwBBhgwJWy350g-SSast8Df2FJFQ6h/s1600/May+2011+609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ol289hyphenhyphenHAkMTUi98X6bRgz_PkMzyC0iSjLk1sOnB_vlU-OaPePS5tmDErLNAyId3WrDSYTeZth26qNXJzYvSyWOwuHcIbL1PYPiT7PggvPoynXtwBBhgwJWy350g-SSast8Df2FJFQ6h/s400/May+2011+609.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How about a red velvet cupcake? (Oh and we don't do that fast and easy cream cheese frosting around here. No sir. We cook the milk then mix it with real butter just like my grandmother taught me!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Would you like to look around?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxCU_6fGL3V2sICcEF_gwMiRGUq7oKcSXIEAT-TM6fEKUfh64QbFVVQEkwAIkBL06kT52AdY-3I_GbWznWBEj2K5cSxiWbPBnHnv-WgVT5UzEH7CrBCQ0xNlKJMxnXPuxlZJ-2s6T3o2Rc/s1600/May+2011+604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxCU_6fGL3V2sICcEF_gwMiRGUq7oKcSXIEAT-TM6fEKUfh64QbFVVQEkwAIkBL06kT52AdY-3I_GbWznWBEj2K5cSxiWbPBnHnv-WgVT5UzEH7CrBCQ0xNlKJMxnXPuxlZJ-2s6T3o2Rc/s400/May+2011+604.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxCU_6fGL3V2sICcEF_gwMiRGUq7oKcSXIEAT-TM6fEKUfh64QbFVVQEkwAIkBL06kT52AdY-3I_GbWznWBEj2K5cSxiWbPBnHnv-WgVT5UzEH7CrBCQ0xNlKJMxnXPuxlZJ-2s6T3o2Rc/s1600/May+2011+604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>A few vintage western valentines. That one says, "There is no use bucking it Valentine!"<br />
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</div>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-45945682895162863832011-08-31T10:34:00.001-05:002011-08-31T10:37:50.844-05:00Wild West Show Sign and a big thank you!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is a quick glimpse at what I have been working on lately:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I needed a cute vintage looking sign that was:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Western</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Turquoise, red and yellow</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Cheap</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So I had found an inspiration sign (can't remember where) that inspired this!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are soooo many wonderful blogs that do amazing vintage signs and tutorials so I will leave the tutorials to them on this one. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will show you the finished outdoor seating area that I am working on LATER but here is a funny photo that I shot when Kiley and her pony came by to see how the progress was coming! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhQ7xFV8gCs9gyPgVr5BHsD_XE5KIxDxkpq_L5r0Z6b4sZkL1xiaUNheXrSAiICO7Gs9icmcB10lrHygNoFfrhW7R2TvxgChwwNKhhWWSt8HDgUcGHQx2WCVhcX_N93GTzN2dLKXQ5bZk/s1600/august2011+140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhQ7xFV8gCs9gyPgVr5BHsD_XE5KIxDxkpq_L5r0Z6b4sZkL1xiaUNheXrSAiICO7Gs9icmcB10lrHygNoFfrhW7R2TvxgChwwNKhhWWSt8HDgUcGHQx2WCVhcX_N93GTzN2dLKXQ5bZk/s320/august2011+140.jpg" width="320" xaa="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ALSO, I wanted to say thank you very much to Kim at <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2011/08/wow-us-wednesdays-29.html">Savy Southern Style</a> for listing my kitchen garden as one of her features this week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScI73OWwWQFtF430_nuuUKTVJ8JpdtVoZ7y-n8EIIZ9D0gyTI4HS2kSoacACPhVzE_lfjZ_WHvxA0O0GeKSYy976yTBc7QhrprBVvu_YKCwj4w6c55kinLx1B7xNmo0x95l1yPMhtzQha/s1600/august2011+053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScI73OWwWQFtF430_nuuUKTVJ8JpdtVoZ7y-n8EIIZ9D0gyTI4HS2kSoacACPhVzE_lfjZ_WHvxA0O0GeKSYy976yTBc7QhrprBVvu_YKCwj4w6c55kinLx1B7xNmo0x95l1yPMhtzQha/s320/august2011+053.jpg" width="320" xaa="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was fun to be listed with such talented bloggers! Now, I get the honor of placing this badge on my blog! Fun, fun! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy63/brockmeb/th_WowUsWedFeatured.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy63/brockmeb/th_WowUsWedFeatured.jpg" xaa="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't it fun what great ideas and inspiration blogging (and pinterest) provide! Hope everyone is having fun in the last part of summer! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~Kelsey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">P.S. I am linking up to this weeks party at Savy Southern Style <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2011/08/wow-us-wednesdays-29.html">here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src=" http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy63/brockmeb/th_wowuswedparty.jpg" /></a>. </div>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-26225520328902959352011-08-22T14:40:00.006-05:002011-08-25T14:13:17.049-05:00Kitchen Garden Update August 2011<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><div align="left"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A quick update on the kitchen garden! So a quick recap (or you could read the post <a href="http://cowgirlculture.blogspot.com/2011/04/kitchen-garden-progress-report-2.html">here</a>). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In March of this year I (like everyone else in the planet) wanted a kitchen garden. So I drew up a plan this winter (good therapy for cold winter blahs)!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In March we started with this lovely patch of ground (I know you are all jealous of this photo):</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv1Act4Kv4IKsCShuzvy49fs55Dn17xO5cfrESvre9Rn7acUJqvrMxTAj0KMFaj4YtfFzW426UZCQGDYM9C5NK0PVDoclws-8lXLxrnPd5noPrL0hZVZknyvrwappX2o3ujNoM9T3DT8RA/s1600/11b.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv1Act4Kv4IKsCShuzvy49fs55Dn17xO5cfrESvre9Rn7acUJqvrMxTAj0KMFaj4YtfFzW426UZCQGDYM9C5NK0PVDoclws-8lXLxrnPd5noPrL0hZVZknyvrwappX2o3ujNoM9T3DT8RA/s320/11b.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then after a two weekends with my sweet hubby babysitting it looked like this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRMhgPOmn_40tyE_z1_MfinOhD3yQZp8XUyNdCgDQjzlhZWw8DaUa9ogW838Q8-2Ns1AHnH8oVN_pY1quLHh8M5S1sJx4xYQzS7m0wPJQ-zokZ5dxBejrS-sUDmC6vAUnPv9VxXCb-sG5/s1600/May+2011+101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRMhgPOmn_40tyE_z1_MfinOhD3yQZp8XUyNdCgDQjzlhZWw8DaUa9ogW838Q8-2Ns1AHnH8oVN_pY1quLHh8M5S1sJx4xYQzS7m0wPJQ-zokZ5dxBejrS-sUDmC6vAUnPv9VxXCb-sG5/s320/May+2011+101.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now looks like this!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_tNfKvs9MDW3YRXhPZ0Ioo-wflIKU29Wgvg7XTsqu303miG5BBXz51C9qbspUhIvBGNt5avaDR1_ACy2uray2VkxIjQYkg_qSQpR9UcKpDok3NmGF37jimmq7P1kt8KV-UlIt_j6ULAuW/s1600/august2011+058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_tNfKvs9MDW3YRXhPZ0Ioo-wflIKU29Wgvg7XTsqu303miG5BBXz51C9qbspUhIvBGNt5avaDR1_ACy2uray2VkxIjQYkg_qSQpR9UcKpDok3NmGF37jimmq7P1kt8KV-UlIt_j6ULAuW/s400/august2011+058.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Three raised veggie beds behind the three fruit trees. Strawberries and zinnias in the ovals. Blueberry bushes in the barrels. It is soooo much fun to go out in the morning with the girls and look for strawberries!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh and this area here </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Now looks like:<br />
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Um and this area here:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0_O1O-xv4qPZxYqPTCqOfpftuGmlrWCqYlBZT50fUNp8yfu9e2NuvK5ZcPkvieUlDwAMfMvmt6gfyE671xCxPywXeo55qq5JIZFZKvUFy5mBUGKO9yPMDiVUovrUJhFgXEc3ptNBcAXpP/s1600/august2011+078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0_O1O-xv4qPZxYqPTCqOfpftuGmlrWCqYlBZT50fUNp8yfu9e2NuvK5ZcPkvieUlDwAMfMvmt6gfyE671xCxPywXeo55qq5JIZFZKvUFy5mBUGKO9yPMDiVUovrUJhFgXEc3ptNBcAXpP/s400/august2011+078.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, I see the grass still trying to fill in the pathway. I haven't put in the vintage gate and cedar fence but I am very pleased with how it looks despite the Texas drought and heat! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is some more random photos. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4LiRL6DAS-S32ez_KzRDDml9GHcm3BeJiFFVD1kdmJ2oMMW4K5rk0sF_BwUKgH_cZQ5caCnX07XWOdXCTGwvdSaJBg-s6Aq4UiIOrRGxRJaRW52KPe6RUjsXmSNCijMYMC_2TeOkSFdsj/s1600/august2011+047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4LiRL6DAS-S32ez_KzRDDml9GHcm3BeJiFFVD1kdmJ2oMMW4K5rk0sF_BwUKgH_cZQ5caCnX07XWOdXCTGwvdSaJBg-s6Aq4UiIOrRGxRJaRW52KPe6RUjsXmSNCijMYMC_2TeOkSFdsj/s400/august2011+047.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Above are the three boxes that we put in for Kiley (my three year old). There is some corn, eggplant, greenbeans and tomatos.</div><div align="left"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2aHTpkdugECWNbzW5dDPE5LSPfSq4RHGmdxda_iDlFtKnuAuO6Dkz3acfYMCDYUp7iDRtNwh25hFTWFPdv4iT4HJcM3pFvdNQBjFQuKuA-cQ_IHenKd30DoTw3prwePw35N3G7zLlmfUy/s1600/May+2011+697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2aHTpkdugECWNbzW5dDPE5LSPfSq4RHGmdxda_iDlFtKnuAuO6Dkz3acfYMCDYUp7iDRtNwh25hFTWFPdv4iT4HJcM3pFvdNQBjFQuKuA-cQ_IHenKd30DoTw3prwePw35N3G7zLlmfUy/s400/May+2011+697.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fYUgv3khI5B7sg3AnWPiIJ_9wUOD1iS85PKu4WeTNVTbq5nYaEoLVU5MHtTKLIY5HPh0aFBzSTXk4wvslX2MDtXcpqcglekt5Ij8lBXr-1DLSzwGz08npZ9HR0KugXHGxBfMP8-Cnofn/s1600/May+2011+677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fYUgv3khI5B7sg3AnWPiIJ_9wUOD1iS85PKu4WeTNVTbq5nYaEoLVU5MHtTKLIY5HPh0aFBzSTXk4wvslX2MDtXcpqcglekt5Ij8lBXr-1DLSzwGz08npZ9HR0KugXHGxBfMP8-Cnofn/s400/May+2011+677.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Above is the berry patches. Blueberries in the pots and strawberries in the brick raised bed. Also, zinnias and marigolds. </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFx5tC9YadfOsyHYNdAt4ZOfAnYtNeYJiP3XJe8n19rAJSHhqW-Nsg4J49XezdoBKj3U-GbmDp0SKLXQzPmly8AEZQELUi2wBAVZ1KNmEYKU4G_k0Id9YDgmx-xBkdRd4_vx4c1WA6eQm/s1600/august2011+065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFx5tC9YadfOsyHYNdAt4ZOfAnYtNeYJiP3XJe8n19rAJSHhqW-Nsg4J49XezdoBKj3U-GbmDp0SKLXQzPmly8AEZQELUi2wBAVZ1KNmEYKU4G_k0Id9YDgmx-xBkdRd4_vx4c1WA6eQm/s400/august2011+065.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Below is my cutting garden on the left. There are pink roses in the first bed and then red roses in the far left bed. The pink roses are Tiffany, Queen Elizabeth, Belinda's Dream, and pink peace. In the red rose garden is Chrysler Imperial, Europena, and Mr. Lincoln. They have only been planted for about three weeks so things are looking great for baby roses in Texas heat!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7aKGp8AuF36u4wHRy65Vr7C6XVx9w3ExqBkQPmpsoq0ww7jY7Rzsy182p6GgybhIja7UOJL2nRlDZcHLG2efJNokL6fT8xtfWVhLylbkd-qDIREkhaf-pLP2RK7tl5SMlaycbKc3WWIV-/s1600/august2011+077.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7aKGp8AuF36u4wHRy65Vr7C6XVx9w3ExqBkQPmpsoq0ww7jY7Rzsy182p6GgybhIja7UOJL2nRlDZcHLG2efJNokL6fT8xtfWVhLylbkd-qDIREkhaf-pLP2RK7tl5SMlaycbKc3WWIV-/s400/august2011+077.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am planning on adding in more irises, bulbs and lavender into the cutting gardens. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS1TNVZPoOlRfUGCJhQqdpzm2u_RmFqYusofOoi5p1VFSeTbH2o-jP0wfp8oPlb5xWjnfXw_kuQfBGuvlxI_NQ3VwwouHMQ5oIGyqkl0WW7AOWhpAvXrxL5iYFktOFqo1gLCqygORkqXQN/s1600/august2011+074.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS1TNVZPoOlRfUGCJhQqdpzm2u_RmFqYusofOoi5p1VFSeTbH2o-jP0wfp8oPlb5xWjnfXw_kuQfBGuvlxI_NQ3VwwouHMQ5oIGyqkl0WW7AOWhpAvXrxL5iYFktOFqo1gLCqygORkqXQN/s400/august2011+074.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Above is the pink roses garden from another view. Then below is the view of the red rose cutting garden. There are yellow cannas in the back next to the house. Looking forward to all the flowers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Below is what it looked like this morning - working on fall planting already! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="266" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8eha1c4MEDXeB0LHt3njRjNuZZn8D-8clzKY4kS8oUma5krMWTk23ZcUxkbCkv47oJpAALgigenRdU5_m3-q7kFP9ASvfC7DRNS2WjYfBMKL2w9_tvN_HMLOf3yjS4oEpVhc0rKxODvo/s400/august2011+060.jpg" width="400" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSfPlj9ljJNG9sYyhEbPt4nR3VQkvqej4ocKZT-JogZ31GPJac5BFmHfURjv7u0a8I5T_hRoR5fsLXpcFIPb35gdEF8_u_vCPdSEWO301LRaTGCs4clEmNnkvy_L5Cngn1EWNTQYhyphenhyphenKfI6/s1600/May+2011+698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSfPlj9ljJNG9sYyhEbPt4nR3VQkvqej4ocKZT-JogZ31GPJac5BFmHfURjv7u0a8I5T_hRoR5fsLXpcFIPb35gdEF8_u_vCPdSEWO301LRaTGCs4clEmNnkvy_L5Cngn1EWNTQYhyphenhyphenKfI6/s400/May+2011+698.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNiw1D8PcUtoVqDm9eiQ6L7hUAEdOAKpaN49_gzenRXpzXXdjllL3i-fM86NGTRo7uumt5pgx6v8lzJ6nTDHMJjKRnNqkG8DzFIucSZEQbgONjqe6jn3CSv6c8oI2Sp_eCAC2uAfr9nV2Z/s1600/May+2011+696.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNiw1D8PcUtoVqDm9eiQ6L7hUAEdOAKpaN49_gzenRXpzXXdjllL3i-fM86NGTRo7uumt5pgx6v8lzJ6nTDHMJjKRnNqkG8DzFIucSZEQbgONjqe6jn3CSv6c8oI2Sp_eCAC2uAfr9nV2Z/s400/May+2011+696.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRCShl8ElykxeWPJO0x-CFgtifSrcyqzRuuOVC9f6FIID18d0xOQeH-ybTc6buKZzGdv3eacdTXDs-y-RZyAoSTgT4wmemOZqHTtmMp86EHrR_gN7kPGxJNxA7pEtj85uzyFRBm0WfdK6/s1600/May+2011+692.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRCShl8ElykxeWPJO0x-CFgtifSrcyqzRuuOVC9f6FIID18d0xOQeH-ybTc6buKZzGdv3eacdTXDs-y-RZyAoSTgT4wmemOZqHTtmMp86EHrR_gN7kPGxJNxA7pEtj85uzyFRBm0WfdK6/s400/May+2011+692.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ0g714QJInL1q14h-IuW6nEvz3WIOCPKrMH3TdB7S_-mPzA_PM1X_J3ZKoXdspmQcOR7qXBnjwBcZZY4zBVDrK4Yvisu5IA-yA716AmsWLFDbYIT0LTZWewDtgzorPY0dS-VV7UpxGgbf/s1600/May+2011+685.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ0g714QJInL1q14h-IuW6nEvz3WIOCPKrMH3TdB7S_-mPzA_PM1X_J3ZKoXdspmQcOR7qXBnjwBcZZY4zBVDrK4Yvisu5IA-yA716AmsWLFDbYIT0LTZWewDtgzorPY0dS-VV7UpxGgbf/s400/May+2011+685.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitn5wNK9ktJD88D-WtKTfgCWxhsr6AuEdlxibB6WbKgGHTZ2elXP6MuhyIzzIzmihXbwzuBoTcBZzrpB6aD6fk0VqQygzZMGF-1z16TYJbOd7iNCdnFSaKdafAYwjEX4PWfAP6rTGf8uor/s1600/May+2011+686.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitn5wNK9ktJD88D-WtKTfgCWxhsr6AuEdlxibB6WbKgGHTZ2elXP6MuhyIzzIzmihXbwzuBoTcBZzrpB6aD6fk0VqQygzZMGF-1z16TYJbOd7iNCdnFSaKdafAYwjEX4PWfAP6rTGf8uor/s400/May+2011+686.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzyOcGBf-0rnZ4SRUU0SLSmIqXXLyhBrt9VIvfcURRR3IrrJRj5Gb_eiKehWZjIfecH-sSnD0GcL2yQG8Vny7o_UqKU9LQ2ApkHap4R0ARgnV2KNjUV9QIJUMFLLnShvfsD-Ip-2IYHwi/s1600/May+2011+679.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzyOcGBf-0rnZ4SRUU0SLSmIqXXLyhBrt9VIvfcURRR3IrrJRj5Gb_eiKehWZjIfecH-sSnD0GcL2yQG8Vny7o_UqKU9LQ2ApkHap4R0ARgnV2KNjUV9QIJUMFLLnShvfsD-Ip-2IYHwi/s400/May+2011+679.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All the above was made possible with the following helpers:<br />
1. Klacey (one year old) who is illustrating the art of mudpie making. (Not a bad way to water the grass and entertain kids all in one!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0HSkXS9urnRQQBP7qCez_YfTQKH_jsBBT1rLXNZBberZ4P9Se9VoTB51nEK2j_NvzghQ8LC36_JiAmrM7H3xAwfdh39wz6A1RIFzij-2Dew5QLFF7wFVujG6-7MeVpO20oIzl5o-IyboA/s1600/May+2011+680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0HSkXS9urnRQQBP7qCez_YfTQKH_jsBBT1rLXNZBberZ4P9Se9VoTB51nEK2j_NvzghQ8LC36_JiAmrM7H3xAwfdh39wz6A1RIFzij-2Dew5QLFF7wFVujG6-7MeVpO20oIzl5o-IyboA/s400/May+2011+680.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. Kiley who is showing off our produce. Oh and she did pick out her outfit all by herself! Serious gardener there guys!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6yqjUL0Pk5S70Mm93qq7N1s7f70WHGp6nRKz2IKgXhf7_IjUL6blJ38Pn2ypKg-FaasgI9DuKrN-rKXZ3Mcbvnm1PWzVU4drNMs2pasycbRp1Zk_zgmtX5UAgSlGwdf6RlQMxozx_dubw/s1600/May+2011+588.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6yqjUL0Pk5S70Mm93qq7N1s7f70WHGp6nRKz2IKgXhf7_IjUL6blJ38Pn2ypKg-FaasgI9DuKrN-rKXZ3Mcbvnm1PWzVU4drNMs2pasycbRp1Zk_zgmtX5UAgSlGwdf6RlQMxozx_dubw/s400/May+2011+588.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwi67gfc1cAkADQXhoEQgj1zHHPdoLMf105KGTC2artzcQ4mK9OCw5mi0E1sx6riCJaRuejOBtFy5DSQQ-VafFAAifpCwKPFT6qBpbHzOtdwyLVyEBAFITmlU_dYrVh3GOrDNjjWMbrebW/s1600/May+2011+596.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwi67gfc1cAkADQXhoEQgj1zHHPdoLMf105KGTC2artzcQ4mK9OCw5mi0E1sx6riCJaRuejOBtFy5DSQQ-VafFAAifpCwKPFT6qBpbHzOtdwyLVyEBAFITmlU_dYrVh3GOrDNjjWMbrebW/s400/May+2011+596.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. Odie and Murphy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBZKepX4J5uZcyhCeiN-WHZ6f-qC-4icP1n9tlhhHdZmykjOy37FYSiJ8Hi73Wuk8RZQE2KNJZidsMTU8dHp3jRnX36RMjqeYYE8yqj2j8kdNfyS_JNA7p35XgKdIPKvxi1cj-H1283s0w/s1600/august2011+070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBZKepX4J5uZcyhCeiN-WHZ6f-qC-4icP1n9tlhhHdZmykjOy37FYSiJ8Hi73Wuk8RZQE2KNJZidsMTU8dHp3jRnX36RMjqeYYE8yqj2j8kdNfyS_JNA7p35XgKdIPKvxi1cj-H1283s0w/s400/august2011+070.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you need a laugh watch this! Odie the puppy is using the new seesaw! </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx-YcmWFwMCRploRZ5nw3cOrXKsWT7GNrNQ1LctqnOTJziAmO6UzJwcnpeYRVR0Umgq8fHp1iz1u6A6eB-L6w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. Hubby for the raised beds and babysitting services.</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. Last but not least - MOM! Yep, my birthday gift this year was roses, lots and lots of roses! Thanks Mom! Love ya!</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope y'all are having a wonderful summer and enjoying it as much as we are here! Linking to:<br />
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Between Naps on the Porch Metamorphasis Monday <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/08/beautiful-lake-house-kitchen-renovation.html#more">(here)</a>.</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rednesday at It's a Very Cherry World <a href="http://suelovescherries.blogspot.com/2011/08/rednesday_23.html">(here)</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BY-83GuNdSw/TlQbWO71TNI/AAAAAAAADDI/CueA6k3-m84/OW_thumb1_thumb1_thumb1_thumb1_thumb.png?imgmax=800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qaa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BY-83GuNdSw/TlQbWO71TNI/AAAAAAAADDI/CueA6k3-m84/OW_thumb1_thumb1_thumb1_thumb1_thumb.png?imgmax=800" /></a></div>Outdoor Wednesday at A Southern Day Dreamer <a href="http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/2011/08/824-outdoor-wednesday-137.html">(here)</a><br />
<a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy63/brockmeb/th_wowuswedparty.jpg" /></a><br />
Wow Us Wednesday at Savy Southern Style <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2011/08/wow-us-wednesdays-28.html">(here)</a><br />
Delightful Order's Delightfully Inspiring Thursday <a href="http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/2011/08/delightfully-inspiring-thursday-party_24.html">(here)</a> Don't you just love that name!<br />
</div>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-20900027434832984422011-06-30T08:40:00.002-05:002011-07-02T21:18:29.108-05:00Front Porch Progress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been making a little progress on my summer to do list! Here are a couple of photos of our front porch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBD1dDJH0TQzJgUgvJnTXNcdPIeJZdFXLhuAtzqR4pwFIAAoydzVSHc2hZ6LoGC2_pm_lSAhNb8huhHX2FvAZIo4FuRadILwQIJUAnqHKlBGI5iVhC9i__NSZuACyEULs9oKWDIVWmqieP/s1600/May+2011+215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBD1dDJH0TQzJgUgvJnTXNcdPIeJZdFXLhuAtzqR4pwFIAAoydzVSHc2hZ6LoGC2_pm_lSAhNb8huhHX2FvAZIo4FuRadILwQIJUAnqHKlBGI5iVhC9i__NSZuACyEULs9oKWDIVWmqieP/s320/May+2011+215.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The door color is Throughbred by Ralph Lauren. (If you don't already know, use gray primer under red paint and it saves you many coats! I learned that the hard way!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The furniture is very special to me because it belonged to my great-grandmother Louise. She was a wonderful gardener and a patient, Christian soul from what I am told. I am thrilled to have some of her neat pieces. Plus it is really comfortable! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_pa37kWVyEt0A-8MqPDUSXNRzWcU6c3lOuoYDpL8uRNuy9bdHqTsHEvrRfaPRiYfBzm-2tIkc8CISLiyxvBEj2uzbGqNONzdwboivohrnNGQ7mYAY-mP0YUUSkpFUZjoGJIenDAoT6aI/s1600/May+2011+210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_pa37kWVyEt0A-8MqPDUSXNRzWcU6c3lOuoYDpL8uRNuy9bdHqTsHEvrRfaPRiYfBzm-2tIkc8CISLiyxvBEj2uzbGqNONzdwboivohrnNGQ7mYAY-mP0YUUSkpFUZjoGJIenDAoT6aI/s320/May+2011+210.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In case you can't tell I absolutely LOVE glazed pots! I try and group them by color. Here I use all aqua / turquoise pots! Love, love them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBD1dDJH0TQzJgUgvJnTXNcdPIeJZdFXLhuAtzqR4pwFIAAoydzVSHc2hZ6LoGC2_pm_lSAhNb8huhHX2FvAZIo4FuRadILwQIJUAnqHKlBGI5iVhC9i__NSZuACyEULs9oKWDIVWmqieP/s1600/May+2011+215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn0B8WR6IgmIarBUalMfI9DAaLVOrkLLvxhvl7-n-4ZtbKk21e44_9T6Bid73TfH31o4KUgmVINKOcPPkhmtZ0SEpifKN2ffdzT6pC3S9IM5yA-F-tsDLeZMwKku5T7wcd72WGJcKGrzCj/s1600/May+2011+211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn0B8WR6IgmIarBUalMfI9DAaLVOrkLLvxhvl7-n-4ZtbKk21e44_9T6Bid73TfH31o4KUgmVINKOcPPkhmtZ0SEpifKN2ffdzT6pC3S9IM5yA-F-tsDLeZMwKku5T7wcd72WGJcKGrzCj/s320/May+2011+211.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The prints on the wall are fun cowgirls! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz4-fFx_4-xpijo9uKpTDo4IWWnVQVd1UwCqgOw-bq4wdr9ByNP2CIgOLd9kDCvVlcv1Xr6V_K9-HnxUKrZA1vCqUooJHS-nmrBdDWoSjZoRVqtE6jXteEYJ7RHKZWHQo1vrd4vAa8NgRQ/s1600/May+2011+217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz4-fFx_4-xpijo9uKpTDo4IWWnVQVd1UwCqgOw-bq4wdr9ByNP2CIgOLd9kDCvVlcv1Xr6V_K9-HnxUKrZA1vCqUooJHS-nmrBdDWoSjZoRVqtE6jXteEYJ7RHKZWHQo1vrd4vAa8NgRQ/s320/May+2011+217.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a fun rocking horse that I found in college. I picked it up cheap back then knowing it would come in handy someday for my kids! It has! Both girls love to ride it! It has seen many miles - ha ha.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8zcRhyphenhyphenfsDovX9NbF55gmcZopUEJjP9MU8NP6lOBoRPM0Sn_tKVgKgUuJ4jvM3_9st4Nn-GzIODGTpBivmGXV1rO-a0X6v-55TFXqzNuukucdWDg6JoeA2F64jz6EURfo5mep59xCu_LMe/s1600/May+2011+218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8zcRhyphenhyphenfsDovX9NbF55gmcZopUEJjP9MU8NP6lOBoRPM0Sn_tKVgKgUuJ4jvM3_9st4Nn-GzIODGTpBivmGXV1rO-a0X6v-55TFXqzNuukucdWDg6JoeA2F64jz6EURfo5mep59xCu_LMe/s320/May+2011+218.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am linking up to <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a>'s Show and Tell Friday and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/">Funky Junk Interior's</a> Indoor Out Party</div>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-27444491943075298752011-06-23T14:19:00.000-05:002011-06-23T14:19:04.207-05:00Thoughtful Thursday - PatienceFor those of us who are a bit impatient with our baby gardens here is a quick thought to read while having your coffee this morning. <br />
<strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">"Movies and TV have created the illusion that people must wait only an hour to solve their problems to get what they want. Don't be trapped into thinking the same is true in real life. PATIENCE is the hardest when we need it the most, but it is key to achieving our goals."</span></em></strong> From the Life Application Study Bible (NLT version)<br />
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Here is some inspiration photos that make me happy! I hope you enjoy them too. (Please forgive the lack of sources - I saved these photos before I had any intentions of blogging.)<br />
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HAVE A HAPPY HAPPY DAY!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rose Story Farm - Photo from <a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/">Velvet and Linen Blog</a></td></tr>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfS78FQgyRj56Y38jUxny6kH3J2kBrQB7Fqe1gjms5PiCmspNAbK13MAQJJREHzVNrgQg0AXnQxILUFtmnlkzXxXa_kVmsjES8wxgHpq9ZP6BD5jBzUUHVjtbVsLO1aCj7rr5VumnNVXbP/s1600/robinhoodrose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfS78FQgyRj56Y38jUxny6kH3J2kBrQB7Fqe1gjms5PiCmspNAbK13MAQJJREHzVNrgQg0AXnQxILUFtmnlkzXxXa_kVmsjES8wxgHpq9ZP6BD5jBzUUHVjtbVsLO1aCj7rr5VumnNVXbP/s640/robinhoodrose.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Robin Hood Rose - Photo from <a href="http://phillipoliver.blogspot.com/">Dirt Therapy Blog</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6kSU8aukWRGEL-doNw3VEfH2xFZX6tJZJjtgiFcwFloPwyJEx3KIjpoJ8IqpC34hvP1Iv_cRr3HE1kHRiJx_v8Lu6J4mOQXLf_AQsG_xzAZqFEmNKC8C44K7v9oUePYaOW06hehgmrEa/s1600/ss_100034224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="333" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6kSU8aukWRGEL-doNw3VEfH2xFZX6tJZJjtgiFcwFloPwyJEx3KIjpoJ8IqpC34hvP1Iv_cRr3HE1kHRiJx_v8Lu6J4mOQXLf_AQsG_xzAZqFEmNKC8C44K7v9oUePYaOW06hehgmrEa/s400/ss_100034224.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A peaceful garden bench. </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fh-KZgcRcLmKAK0YXsxoh4RpnYT8-WtvrNP04b8Q73xb931ysn7tuWx9R4-crCwgiPs4e-7yP5VbzmAiJ1SDxQHl0-biuMQbSJhqSEjQ0AvJdIIWogAWzXn32VQXzA5290BGQQ25SZWN/s1600/119-85380005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fh-KZgcRcLmKAK0YXsxoh4RpnYT8-WtvrNP04b8Q73xb931ysn7tuWx9R4-crCwgiPs4e-7yP5VbzmAiJ1SDxQHl0-biuMQbSJhqSEjQ0AvJdIIWogAWzXn32VQXzA5290BGQQ25SZWN/s640/119-85380005.jpg" width="520" /></a></div>Have a great day!Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-484415637692868902011-05-28T23:50:00.000-05:002011-05-28T23:50:17.314-05:00Who would you have for coffee? Part 1Part 1:<br />
I just had a super sweet friend over for coffee this morning. It was so nice to catch up with her over a fantastic cup of jo! Such fun!<br />
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Then I began to think. Wow, I have a lot of neat new friends in the blogging world. Who would I want to have coffee with from the blogging/internet world! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=767400217574&id=6734cde8b8605195ac4213743028d60f&url=http%3a%2f%2fflreia.com%2fwp%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2fQuestion-mark-funny-face.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=767400217574&id=6734cde8b8605195ac4213743028d60f&url=http%3a%2f%2fflreia.com%2fwp%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2fQuestion-mark-funny-face.jpg" t8="true" width="176" /></a></div><strong><u>So here is the question: Which three people you would like to have over for a morning coffee in your garden?</u></strong> <br />
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</tbody></table>Wouldn't it be neat - you could sit in your garden and have a wonderful brunch and get some fresh ideas, tips, and input! I bet there would be lots of smiles and laughing too!<br />
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</tbody></table> I know most of us like to do our own "designing" and digging but I welcome fresh new ideas especially from super duper talented folks!<br />
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Oh, and I know we would all pick our family first and fore most but for the sake of fun let's keep our pretend guests someone new and we have never met before!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1557/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1557R-02067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1557/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1557R-02067.jpg" t8="true" width="213" /></a></div>I know that there are so many wonderful people that you would like to invite! But the question was to limit it to three! It can be a blogger, interior designer, landscape architect or anyone! Please leave your answer in the comments! I love reading comments! More addictive than candy!<br />
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In case you are wondering on my choices here goes. I am working on my baby garden and I would want to have some garden design input. Here is the first invitee - I think I would like to have Margie Grace from <a href="http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/">Margie Grace Design</a> over for a little cup of coffee! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.noozhawk.com/images/uploads/102609MargieGrace175.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.noozhawk.com/images/uploads/102609MargieGrace175.jpg" t8="true" /></a></div>I am mesmerized at the wonderful landscapes she has created. Are you ready for some serious eye candy? (All photos are from her website <a href="http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/">http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/</a> and you MUST go there and see even more awesome ideas and photos!)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/"><img border="0" height="441" src="http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/gallery/projects/1/images/4a.jpg" t8="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the Mexican Bush Sage (purple on the right) with the turquoise accents!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/gallery/projects/1/images/5c.jpg" t8="true" width="452" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am a huge fan of aqua glazed pots!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/gallery/projects/10/images/1b.jpg" t8="true" width="452" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The above vintage vignette is beyond cool! Yes, please!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/"><img border="0" height="291" src="http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/gallery/projects/11/images/1.jpg" t8="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But then she can do formal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/"><img border="0" height="291" src="http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/gallery/projects/11/images/4.jpg" t8="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The above is a fun herbal garden with a fun sprinkler. My three year old would love the sprinkler and I would love the garden!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then for another look (that I love) is roses. Isn't this a morning coffee spot waiting for you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/"><img border="0" height="441" src="http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/gallery/projects/2/images/3a.jpg" t8="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More agave and roses!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/"><img border="0" height="441" src="http://www.gracedesignassociates.com/gallery/projects/2/images/5a.jpg" t8="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then formal roses again! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What a fun time I could have visiting with her and getting ideas for my little ol' garden. I want it to have all these elements (vintage, roses, formal, cottage, agave, etc.). You know I am a girl who likes cake and wants to eat it too!</div><br />
I know you are thinking well there are lots of talented designers out there why her! Well, you are right I think there are many talented designers out there but on her website there is one garden that is full of fun vegetables and kiddos picking veggies. It's hers!<br />
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I like that. I think I will think of that quote the next time I am working on a tough part of the garden! <span style="color: purple;"><strong>"It's kind of fun to do the impossible!" -Margie Grace and Walt Disney</strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: red;">Stay tuned for the other two pretend invitees next post!</span></strong>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-85371886271724367902011-05-28T00:54:00.001-05:002011-06-11T22:36:29.531-05:00This Week In My Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope everyone is having a wonderful time in their garden. So I took a few photos this morning. Have a great weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-3VKUvOCkRsMt16vOgTSPpkrxaEECHw8Nb0LckwEO9U0JhJNv-X-p-1-UixbBBzHiDGsgd1-eRlxEytjcpm6z-VvzAHt9x0_pZjgtgQEFPotpmZHs4HKrN9l4F2eMmw41hmGtHxWaiV9/s1600/May+2011+093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-3VKUvOCkRsMt16vOgTSPpkrxaEECHw8Nb0LckwEO9U0JhJNv-X-p-1-UixbBBzHiDGsgd1-eRlxEytjcpm6z-VvzAHt9x0_pZjgtgQEFPotpmZHs4HKrN9l4F2eMmw41hmGtHxWaiV9/s400/May+2011+093.jpg" t8="true" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This agave just bloomed and it is right outside my kitchen window. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh31fisd-WB14AN98Ddma30Z60oqUJ1GOlUQOIuNN6mGKsb6gIS4UUFHADB8XqpcK-lXAMwUELso2hW55u1DR9C_omV7J_FFuuZCckQ-Y76KbfoATdDMxclWALW3gTTvu2p-5qOTVDbeXl/s1600/ball.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh31fisd-WB14AN98Ddma30Z60oqUJ1GOlUQOIuNN6mGKsb6gIS4UUFHADB8XqpcK-lXAMwUELso2hW55u1DR9C_omV7J_FFuuZCckQ-Y76KbfoATdDMxclWALW3gTTvu2p-5qOTVDbeXl/s400/ball.jpg" t8="true" width="365" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A fun yellow sphere next to an iris. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQE3d3VAW96_sdUF3_ICqcDoEWDzNwS4NLWEF1zAhH09u57mdbJV5zWzhZwIIp5ZhcVImrue17QucqSs4dpeot0LahaPCDS66lUsGRciWmPRSiJnsJrKxm4vdR1z7JtjCDScudrXMSYd-/s1600/May+2011+097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQE3d3VAW96_sdUF3_ICqcDoEWDzNwS4NLWEF1zAhH09u57mdbJV5zWzhZwIIp5ZhcVImrue17QucqSs4dpeot0LahaPCDS66lUsGRciWmPRSiJnsJrKxm4vdR1z7JtjCDScudrXMSYd-/s400/May+2011+097.jpg" t8="true" width="216" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Electric Blue Sage</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzSQwpHfif8ovQUNE3n4WV5gVT0_8ObDtkKJVGBLw5RJTkOhmw6NInvWe98wXJGoxvFhls3uDKcRh49AWUZzTmxaYL4ErFMC8-O63kCEgzhzmF4AzoekNkz7KC7GWUteSXAQn1rv5Bc4kq/s1600/May+2011+199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzSQwpHfif8ovQUNE3n4WV5gVT0_8ObDtkKJVGBLw5RJTkOhmw6NInvWe98wXJGoxvFhls3uDKcRh49AWUZzTmxaYL4ErFMC8-O63kCEgzhzmF4AzoekNkz7KC7GWUteSXAQn1rv5Bc4kq/s400/May+2011+199.jpg" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the front door pots. Petunias, zinnias, red sage and variegated box leaf euronymous. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4dzsjkNmUcG4K7_NWLtd5ghpq8dt6E3-G9WyUSoBUEXh02zdJJppDzLUQ4GnvQEjk-yS67rQTO9o3cLF0nVwJVKAylRgP79WD9SCMA5-dJl-RIpg9mObms403My1U3UIcKhxR9e1e_Jkr/s1600/May+2011+201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4dzsjkNmUcG4K7_NWLtd5ghpq8dt6E3-G9WyUSoBUEXh02zdJJppDzLUQ4GnvQEjk-yS67rQTO9o3cLF0nVwJVKAylRgP79WD9SCMA5-dJl-RIpg9mObms403My1U3UIcKhxR9e1e_Jkr/s400/May+2011+201.jpg" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Squash bloom from the kitchen garden.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwED0Uiw8SkgfIjgJyc06hp1BVWexs6NH5jXmwU5BVgK3JnEWddYLvvSJrrWvP7oImX4ZNs0s3QQNnIZkYflUc40h-wjI9N2gSXxl7sY0vXBx9TgQee8k783-4AMh87K7Nx4x8F_mfqyuN/s1600/May+2011+205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwED0Uiw8SkgfIjgJyc06hp1BVWexs6NH5jXmwU5BVgK3JnEWddYLvvSJrrWvP7oImX4ZNs0s3QQNnIZkYflUc40h-wjI9N2gSXxl7sY0vXBx9TgQee8k783-4AMh87K7Nx4x8F_mfqyuN/s400/May+2011+205.jpg" t8="true" width="392" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plums ripening in morning sun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcclg5QXo6UXTgVFRgL_jcqbyHYzgA8ImtaWPVhqtaXuftp7SejDbrHgygWRux7iQ_tFDbyzSDFW-ejOfCiCxrydvtiWNFngo0MzerbgHRIHDEAVyNPxKs3H5Lz1VumNNvTukM8EZ8tHVn/s1600/Murphy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcclg5QXo6UXTgVFRgL_jcqbyHYzgA8ImtaWPVhqtaXuftp7SejDbrHgygWRux7iQ_tFDbyzSDFW-ejOfCiCxrydvtiWNFngo0MzerbgHRIHDEAVyNPxKs3H5Lz1VumNNvTukM8EZ8tHVn/s400/Murphy.jpg" t8="true" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Murphy helping me in the garden.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnk_C-99v0b2m3Yd6YS4Xxg-mc_Rz1fWdkGsj4j6TFEcd2nieOmGjMvtR7PklH663e0-KKcV2GY2-wSCRC0kiRMdnR6i3JVqMmFdxh5MnFTZDyGro9Nr-a1YtyFSB8CXLILfarQHHka47T/s1600/May+2011+206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnk_C-99v0b2m3Yd6YS4Xxg-mc_Rz1fWdkGsj4j6TFEcd2nieOmGjMvtR7PklH663e0-KKcV2GY2-wSCRC0kiRMdnR6i3JVqMmFdxh5MnFTZDyGro9Nr-a1YtyFSB8CXLILfarQHHka47T/s400/May+2011+206.jpg" t8="true" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More plums.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV3JWAdnL2Lbc_MMB0Em-Gg8fAdFKxEGtCQIUFSONhLRlD5kAAq6G8MXxD08hzYTV2iHMXrj2fzkfsMTWjT5sUsiEeBJ0_M_UsCCRwqANiy8dmyXNJaMbhyjQetN4PNSPAntjqmHmuf_50/s1600/May+2011+208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV3JWAdnL2Lbc_MMB0Em-Gg8fAdFKxEGtCQIUFSONhLRlD5kAAq6G8MXxD08hzYTV2iHMXrj2fzkfsMTWjT5sUsiEeBJ0_M_UsCCRwqANiy8dmyXNJaMbhyjQetN4PNSPAntjqmHmuf_50/s400/May+2011+208.jpg" t8="true" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love the patina.</div>Thanks for visiting!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff230/peppercorn99/BACK%20ISSUES/050311OUTDOOR11SIDEBAR2.jpg"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff230/peppercorn99/BACK%20ISSUES/050311OUTDOOR11SIDEBAR2.jpg" t8="true" width="241" /></a></div>I am joining The Little Round Table for this week in my garden <a href="http://www.thelittleroundtable.com/2011/06/this-week-in-my-garden-june-7-2011.html">here.</a> Go take a look at all the wonderful gardens plus the tablescapes are spectacular!Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-88956011776913678072011-05-16T07:33:00.000-05:002011-05-16T07:33:19.518-05:00Bathroom Remodel at the Ranch<div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibybWVp6E8E3YJBWzac06swdhM1nOER7NpeNVPZpxqVZubNA5OyOyeh10SZrpbXJajYgFhzULEEmLSBMdA_5pnSsmqMQZHO0j8fTpP_6oUTcuB0W50Mlz0VHzwdmLUumKyYXMnMlV5xoj-/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibybWVp6E8E3YJBWzac06swdhM1nOER7NpeNVPZpxqVZubNA5OyOyeh10SZrpbXJajYgFhzULEEmLSBMdA_5pnSsmqMQZHO0j8fTpP_6oUTcuB0W50Mlz0VHzwdmLUumKyYXMnMlV5xoj-/s320/4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh, I love change for the better! I thought I would give you a little update on the Ozona ranch house remodel! The guest bath needed some updating! The house was built in the 1930's by my great-grand parents. It is a cute stucco with screened in porches!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The house had some updates in the 1950's. So it was a cute cheerful yellow bathroom but it needed a little work to freshen things up! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is the before photos:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGqcrjsDZClP-JBqSM4FYC4mnLInqyEfDqdBx9_LSjbb9FrvxVicXwPKE6GIFtEub31MUmZr0CWYTo9040WiZiy5NpFjIhpgjlJup-w9CDU9oewsV3rn-XYH1UUoRKywWoKA8NUadm5D0Z/s1600/p3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGqcrjsDZClP-JBqSM4FYC4mnLInqyEfDqdBx9_LSjbb9FrvxVicXwPKE6GIFtEub31MUmZr0CWYTo9040WiZiy5NpFjIhpgjlJup-w9CDU9oewsV3rn-XYH1UUoRKywWoKA8NUadm5D0Z/s320/p3.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Formica countertops. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmVxqmADcL5t6XbcZ2CT95s4lKlgzrg2pOQ6JFebkVQLIiPhabZHsX7my2OWXnjVgXadzXYdF4XkAEGB3d7_auizxTqJEuuXnkCURh0jnikYlFDPHhYUx31X64vVlD3zLqWMLFd-Ar-W6/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmVxqmADcL5t6XbcZ2CT95s4lKlgzrg2pOQ6JFebkVQLIiPhabZHsX7my2OWXnjVgXadzXYdF4XkAEGB3d7_auizxTqJEuuXnkCURh0jnikYlFDPHhYUx31X64vVlD3zLqWMLFd-Ar-W6/s320/photo.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There was old propane gas heaters that needed to be removed for safety reasons. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQVzvkNnYxbtackoGo1g-mQoj2CmypSQmjnuBSl2gQhBpJRmFXxS6oFUI7NISoCkybm6ijPLrmgP2C_UyrmYK4NRAZJBQn6FCSSB9V96G7Cuj1z-qPQ1H_IVuM9HuTtwXXnLgWMNccXnM/s1600/p2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQVzvkNnYxbtackoGo1g-mQoj2CmypSQmjnuBSl2gQhBpJRmFXxS6oFUI7NISoCkybm6ijPLrmgP2C_UyrmYK4NRAZJBQn6FCSSB9V96G7Cuj1z-qPQ1H_IVuM9HuTtwXXnLgWMNccXnM/s320/p2.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Soooo.... Dad added oak counter tops that he put together using oak flooring pieces. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBQ5k6vuV-5VtcqbMo-FgJkkYVcPSrdwdqYSNAcvCmWf88iJ-5zyFuKCzrNQqeBKwO7kaM4250rz5Dza1wSkLmS9Uij73arYB9L8ktdK1sVHxl74B9hJggu-DIt5NVADDmMysZ3kFG-sH/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBQ5k6vuV-5VtcqbMo-FgJkkYVcPSrdwdqYSNAcvCmWf88iJ-5zyFuKCzrNQqeBKwO7kaM4250rz5Dza1wSkLmS9Uij73arYB9L8ktdK1sVHxl74B9hJggu-DIt5NVADDmMysZ3kFG-sH/s320/6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is a closer view of the oak flooring countertops. The tile is from Home Depot and is very economical. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibybWVp6E8E3YJBWzac06swdhM1nOER7NpeNVPZpxqVZubNA5OyOyeh10SZrpbXJajYgFhzULEEmLSBMdA_5pnSsmqMQZHO0j8fTpP_6oUTcuB0W50Mlz0VHzwdmLUumKyYXMnMlV5xoj-/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibybWVp6E8E3YJBWzac06swdhM1nOER7NpeNVPZpxqVZubNA5OyOyeh10SZrpbXJajYgFhzULEEmLSBMdA_5pnSsmqMQZHO0j8fTpP_6oUTcuB0W50Mlz0VHzwdmLUumKyYXMnMlV5xoj-/s320/4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">He added in oak floors, retiled and repainted! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwMUTbTL_0LF3VI2vAJheXdIx9VPJ-4Y2UdM1DeGII6YdDyA-b_kLWhnZYPfnKiMGiq1BlwmRmR04ddaV6uR-PdPkYkK1FDc3Iq_JGgbZEx3xgpMY93deDO5RkqlklM_4aMqiU_LPeRk3/s1600/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwMUTbTL_0LF3VI2vAJheXdIx9VPJ-4Y2UdM1DeGII6YdDyA-b_kLWhnZYPfnKiMGiq1BlwmRmR04ddaV6uR-PdPkYkK1FDc3Iq_JGgbZEx3xgpMY93deDO5RkqlklM_4aMqiU_LPeRk3/s320/8.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is the new bathroom!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjlmeY5lHTzlx-2_V1RW4w9ZdIxDxqm4VWT4phHZ_TV19cvFi3zQJjgCeJmNU0LBaR_GmStkspQlG_jeS-cxezL9eijVy7EN0N5KHsOrIh5rPQPzejTXftwhd4rCc_M6_OpazexlXXqG3r/s1600/5-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjlmeY5lHTzlx-2_V1RW4w9ZdIxDxqm4VWT4phHZ_TV19cvFi3zQJjgCeJmNU0LBaR_GmStkspQlG_jeS-cxezL9eijVy7EN0N5KHsOrIh5rPQPzejTXftwhd4rCc_M6_OpazexlXXqG3r/s320/5-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I thought that the tile looked great with the old Mexico pottery from the 1930's. My great grandmother collected them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSHA506ST3WmbOqYMo33R24BnTNTfILh0XcaTu_A7VV_nfvdXMDQf5RCMCA6I5c8ntBTFUNxRfEz1OwUfr_QTmC7Uv6tKnBFPb2_pQjdXJR8LLm4mqhPgjrvieMNbH63AHahQG6yimHW2/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSHA506ST3WmbOqYMo33R24BnTNTfILh0XcaTu_A7VV_nfvdXMDQf5RCMCA6I5c8ntBTFUNxRfEz1OwUfr_QTmC7Uv6tKnBFPb2_pQjdXJR8LLm4mqhPgjrvieMNbH63AHahQG6yimHW2/s320/2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">There is a little blue in these tiles and it looks great. We really like how simple and clean the new bath is. Hope y'all have a great day!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am joining <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/05/pottery-barn-bedford-office-update.html">Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x908CSKJhI4/TUX7UBvTgEI/AAAAAAAAW7k/MVgnfNcOk7I/s400/Pic_for_Body_of_Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x908CSKJhI4/TUX7UBvTgEI/AAAAAAAAW7k/MVgnfNcOk7I/s400/Pic_for_Body_of_Blog.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-92140364392554616782011-05-07T17:32:00.000-05:002011-05-07T17:32:44.456-05:00Go fly a kite or kiss my ... What?!!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1InzncZnRmXvKsyZ8VWdpnFE1w35ymPMH9INOd36h1UWT277tjCI7V9R1qKLauRTk0DA_hsCh-TUoUdzGn4hHScvbJkFEi3EaDt53SMx_hhH6xogG8QUyHPtpk01o2tdvJPbMBOul4FfO/s1600/Picture+486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1InzncZnRmXvKsyZ8VWdpnFE1w35ymPMH9INOd36h1UWT277tjCI7V9R1qKLauRTk0DA_hsCh-TUoUdzGn4hHScvbJkFEi3EaDt53SMx_hhH6xogG8QUyHPtpk01o2tdvJPbMBOul4FfO/s320/Picture+486.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Well, I bet that got your attention! Get your mind out of the gutter! Shame on you for thinking this isn't a PG rated gardening blog! This is just a post on what we do for fun out here in West Texas while we are waiting on rain and the plants to start greening up. <br />
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We fly kites in 30 mph winds.<br />
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Also, we feed the pet donkey bread and give him some kisses. Jack is his name by the way. <br />
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But seriously can you see how dry it is out here? You may have heard about all the terrible wildfires out here recently too! So we are doing two things: <br />
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First, as Kiley says we are praying for Jesus to send a rainbow and rain to make all the black green. That is what she told me when she saw all of the black burned land.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Billy Marginot ASSOCIATED PRESS via Austin Statesman Website</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Second, we are taking a trip to see water! Hey, if the mountain won't come to you, you go to it (so to speak)! So off we go down south! <br />
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</tbody></table>Everyone have a fantastic weekend! Enjoy your gardens!Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-48528971747578882672011-05-06T20:13:00.000-05:002011-05-06T20:13:15.492-05:00What's in your potting bench?So, here is a personal question for all you gardeners out there - "What's in your potting bench?"<br />
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Actually, I have never used a potting bench. Tisk, tisk, yes it was not very sophisticated of me but I would just plant or pot wherever I was working at the time. Therefore, it seemed like I was always going to the shed for soil, the garage for scissors, and so on. Soooo.....I vowed to become civilized and use a potting bench! <br />
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Oh, what lovely potting benches there are out there too! <br />
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Here is one from Brooke at Velvet and Linen's trip to Chicago.<br />
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Next, we have some inspiration from the movie, "It's Complicated":<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://homesweetblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/its-complicated-potting-shed1.jpg?w=475&h=453" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" j8="true" src="http://homesweetblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/its-complicated-potting-shed1.jpg?w=475&h=453" width="320" /></a></div>But, honestly this one doesn't make me happy. It makes me think - hmmm.. oh how do I put this - messy! Okay, so I could go for a neat and tidy look like this one below from World Market:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cpwm.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pCPWM-5708951v300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="http://cpwm.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pCPWM-5708951v300x300.jpg" /></a></div>Yeah, it doesn't look like a "real" gardener lives there does it? Not enough room to do much there. So, maybe I could go for something with more character? <br />
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I loved this one:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b231/kurkus/Our%20Family%20Album/Benandpottingbench.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" j8="true" src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b231/kurkus/Our%20Family%20Album/Benandpottingbench.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>So that has me thinking maybe something on the home made side with character! <br />
So then I thought about making this one that is on Sunset's website. They give you nice instructions too! <br />
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So, then I thought about being "green" and using what I already have. Hmmm..... what do I have in the shed already? I do have a little piece that I redid back in college from a junk shop... hmmm... where is that? <br />
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While I am looking for a potting bench I have a couple of questions for you! My questions out there to all of you master gardeners is do you have a potting bench? What kind? What do you store there?<br />
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Thanks for sharing! Gardening is such a fun learning process! I love to read comments from new friends too!Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-53225742750230402362011-05-05T22:16:00.001-05:002011-05-05T22:49:46.871-05:00Tablescape: The Deer Ate My Garden Tea PartyYep! I left the gate open to my garden and the local deer feasted on about 25 roses, two blackberries, 12 day lillies, some pepper plants and a few other odds and ends! I had ten of these little knockouts that I had planted a month or so ago and now they are sticks! Eeeeeek!<br />
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Welcome to our little tea party!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51djhAsd85L._SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51djhAsd85L._SL500_AA300_.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kiley also thoought a ice cream sandwich sounded good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1As71m8sfdXTJ0uTThkUzl-ilaGAtNSiCjb_sYlSbOrhePrjgRgohCRCIC9u3RlZip61PuR6KfxvWFAAsFoLzV2K9YwRyiGNiKCGRX8U4AxrDgNdz2b0JkJU9YkqvPVV_Ui60rU9slic/s1600/Picture+547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1As71m8sfdXTJ0uTThkUzl-ilaGAtNSiCjb_sYlSbOrhePrjgRgohCRCIC9u3RlZip61PuR6KfxvWFAAsFoLzV2K9YwRyiGNiKCGRX8U4AxrDgNdz2b0JkJU9YkqvPVV_Ui60rU9slic/s320/Picture+547.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is all the roses that I had left in the garden. There was a little New Dawn rose hidden in the courtyard that the deer missed. So we added some Zinnias because Kiley wanted yellow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div> P.S. The linens are Ralph Lauren from a couple of years back in ivory. The dinner plates are Patrician pattern by Wedgewood. They are my great-grandmother Louise's. They look lovely with the Vernon Kilns 1860 pattern. The sterling is Francis the First by Reed and Barton. The tumblers for the lemonade are ruby cut glass. Have a great day!<br />
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We are linking to <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/05/easy-spring-centerpiece-table-setting.html">Between Naps on the Porch Tablescape party.</a><br />
Check out how the experts tablescape!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x908CSKJhI4/S6qroLeb4kI/AAAAAAAAOcE/0jzwSKKMcYI/s1600/New+size+125+tall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" j8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x908CSKJhI4/S6qroLeb4kI/AAAAAAAAOcE/0jzwSKKMcYI/s320/New+size+125+tall.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/05/vintage-inspiration-friday-36-more-from.html">Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground</a></div>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-62378978256224382142011-04-20T23:11:00.001-05:002011-04-20T23:12:45.209-05:00Tablescape - Fred Roberts Western China<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHTu3vuRAj4Yjlc8PcIkmP3jNv2C0MMtsHDGTffJ0FOwIgXQFIFkkmZiNGgkSgDqEFR75SRaa6BRpfeN-GQTXhKx7nSF8wXxiWA_Zk1xDAIl09KDJ3ZTEY4rg5A3ZTqj7QcZLo7YUY5eOY/s1600/photo-731278-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHTu3vuRAj4Yjlc8PcIkmP3jNv2C0MMtsHDGTffJ0FOwIgXQFIFkkmZiNGgkSgDqEFR75SRaa6BRpfeN-GQTXhKx7nSF8wXxiWA_Zk1xDAIl09KDJ3ZTEY4rg5A3ZTqj7QcZLo7YUY5eOY/s400/photo-731278-1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Howdy! I am so excited this is my first tablescape! I still haven't found my nice camera's charger yet so I am still using my iphone. I know, tisk, tisk on me! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5CLNEcC-jWBlda1hMdSTTnUedEvGtOG5P0YAkYCuBynCFJRs2gf9LX4FwL976_4ZntZle6sAzGvVkagmTKgVx5Ec2PVQtyDNLTLnvrXc9SXiFlsvCP7MlOXx-gVDuNJXJBBeTDyvEVY_A/s1600/photo+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5CLNEcC-jWBlda1hMdSTTnUedEvGtOG5P0YAkYCuBynCFJRs2gf9LX4FwL976_4ZntZle6sAzGvVkagmTKgVx5Ec2PVQtyDNLTLnvrXc9SXiFlsvCP7MlOXx-gVDuNJXJBBeTDyvEVY_A/s400/photo+4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tablescapes - What a fun way for everyone to get out our treasures and USE them! I am a big believer in using the silver everyday! It creates memories! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgY1xTZhV6VJhMBVFODIzaWVD-1qKVlvwSbRoBwTXV7UIq9d6OxX_e725C-0ue9lsFRMxP4O9qsKoMZsWL_-U_IDk6Tdqvicpqv1iN_H5Z6v7TpRg636a6vF2ZgPlT8MILuyG4H_hqQJdY/s1600/photo+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgY1xTZhV6VJhMBVFODIzaWVD-1qKVlvwSbRoBwTXV7UIq9d6OxX_e725C-0ue9lsFRMxP4O9qsKoMZsWL_-U_IDk6Tdqvicpqv1iN_H5Z6v7TpRg636a6vF2ZgPlT8MILuyG4H_hqQJdY/s400/photo+3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">During college (about 2000) I fell in love with collecting dishes! I started trying to fill out a set of crystal dinnerware that I was given when my grand mother Meme passed away. THEN I discovered that there were several western patterns of china made in the 1940's through 1960's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiFqIQ0pJUBeof3vVW5SI0qSb8UoYckF38Hmn_SVwQJKamwewi2taEJ2eFx60t5PxzjvbWYcsbh9xdoDnLNNruuO-nOKP3hGl7qHGaq_5pbK__0VUppKlMubro1pPdUbg2B6Wh44P0DaAl/s1600/photo+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiFqIQ0pJUBeof3vVW5SI0qSb8UoYckF38Hmn_SVwQJKamwewi2taEJ2eFx60t5PxzjvbWYcsbh9xdoDnLNNruuO-nOKP3hGl7qHGaq_5pbK__0VUppKlMubro1pPdUbg2B6Wh44P0DaAl/s400/photo+1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I started collecting antique western china! Whoo - hoo! It has been loads of fun! I have several patterns to share with you in the future!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This pattern was made by Fred Roberts China Co. in the 1950's. I was told that they were rewards for buying clothes soap. Yes, you bought a box of soap and inside was a western plate! Can you believe it? It is like cereal toys for moms!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiYuacXj4O1xKjNbr985nlxZXpCmyLVjghFhuhJKvH_qZ6QHoewghV5Yv4yIHuscEiyyaSbr8h3ZMB4mEJrEEaLU3Y-94zz1k0Lx-d7NhJlxcbGfc3bmhBJRU6EoSB3DlQ_upjAHBTFBZx/s1600/photo+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiYuacXj4O1xKjNbr985nlxZXpCmyLVjghFhuhJKvH_qZ6QHoewghV5Yv4yIHuscEiyyaSbr8h3ZMB4mEJrEEaLU3Y-94zz1k0Lx-d7NhJlxcbGfc3bmhBJRU6EoSB3DlQ_upjAHBTFBZx/s400/photo+2.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The glassware is by Bamco. It is not antique. But they are great because you can throw them in the dishwasher! There is a bucking horse on the tea glass if you can't quite tell.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sterling is Francis the First by Reed and Barton. It was my great-Granmother's. I cherish it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, and the linens are from Pottery Barn too. I think this color was available in 2008.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bread and butter plates are vintage fiesta. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwwhW4NWCU2RXQc8AL9TndpiAJmKbNRr5wetWu1gKd5Bc6nH_sP7CXHD8d4KiHRhfBtmuq7hWTpRF1rADP44msomqnEWH-Z54Fq1IqP-_HNYcpGeee6MseZMoIlTdOITch3aR1VVTvejtc/s1600/photo+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwwhW4NWCU2RXQc8AL9TndpiAJmKbNRr5wetWu1gKd5Bc6nH_sP7CXHD8d4KiHRhfBtmuq7hWTpRF1rADP44msomqnEWH-Z54Fq1IqP-_HNYcpGeee6MseZMoIlTdOITch3aR1VVTvejtc/s400/photo+2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the condiment set in the Fred Roberts Western pattern. There are tops and spoons for the little containers which are to be used for ketchup, mustard, salt and pepper. The tray is wooden. Although, this condiment tray was designed for a western BarBQ I though some Don Juan roses from the garden would look nice for a center piece! Lots of fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXeqqlmrPomNEm7wWwNDxDiDFflCpIrQ0ltJp-aH4vvvxylJyjJRwA7HEc2gBPc8lu9tFHqtA5gk6p1QQtVWmgfxcYrsEWiRbEPIJTs20k3vb6aPJrMXZniyE1bGHlboPDiIgzgcolG6uH/s1600/photo+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXeqqlmrPomNEm7wWwNDxDiDFflCpIrQ0ltJp-aH4vvvxylJyjJRwA7HEc2gBPc8lu9tFHqtA5gk6p1QQtVWmgfxcYrsEWiRbEPIJTs20k3vb6aPJrMXZniyE1bGHlboPDiIgzgcolG6uH/s400/photo+3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love the aqua wagons and campfire scenes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7aePWG-SNZFFckBgj4o6Ks6N3kLuP89OOsza_Z695zr99VawShyUZ7Scbf9yl1PtLn5eiiX3DteitXo0RziRJsINdCd9mFHD7Xsi4RKGGV2sVIjNx1Wl8VjU-lH_AVRLLYqXfYkbzlMpY/s1600/photo+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7aePWG-SNZFFckBgj4o6Ks6N3kLuP89OOsza_Z695zr99VawShyUZ7Scbf9yl1PtLn5eiiX3DteitXo0RziRJsINdCd9mFHD7Xsi4RKGGV2sVIjNx1Wl8VjU-lH_AVRLLYqXfYkbzlMpY/s400/photo+4.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A steer head.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCDG5AfP_MPFdLilQs7sHD39HnjCVcwHb0qFLPclx0mj3gM34xSkTRhRWXqNIxSOAPdNEcyvxMX6RyuO8lyzuIQ9dlvYfEb5fT4Cj4X0jVsTuIUS_Ngm_4dg0c9Xy_FAqdJYhrFT0j870f/s1600/photo+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCDG5AfP_MPFdLilQs7sHD39HnjCVcwHb0qFLPclx0mj3gM34xSkTRhRWXqNIxSOAPdNEcyvxMX6RyuO8lyzuIQ9dlvYfEb5fT4Cj4X0jVsTuIUS_Ngm_4dg0c9Xy_FAqdJYhrFT0j870f/s400/photo+3.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The water pitcher is from Pottery Barn (circa 2008). The sugar and creamer set is a treasure I found somewhere. These cuties were made sometime in the 1950's in Japan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OnmNy5N1cqEmq14x07d4efW9bxF-nl2clbTtX2TvFKpnlr2yyH1V_Uo9kFvNRTBAp5UUZVnjyTaVls0oda_GxEIv2fNMr2sa9s2xoLQ-aIG4dnQDsh1qkeruE_pvwRVbwa_oVNvmRm6J/s1600/photo+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OnmNy5N1cqEmq14x07d4efW9bxF-nl2clbTtX2TvFKpnlr2yyH1V_Uo9kFvNRTBAp5UUZVnjyTaVls0oda_GxEIv2fNMr2sa9s2xoLQ-aIG4dnQDsh1qkeruE_pvwRVbwa_oVNvmRm6J/s400/photo+4.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cowboy and cowgirl are waiting at the stagecoach stop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-17q-J00ENY4HLdNUH_IQBxLxY3tbAA6Cbj3P42H_pr1Cj2_FY69oXPjpd7gKPMVmKR-KYmB5Ux1EUR6ayB7u7AyEZGXSe1tuFx9-dpjKsxlPXyZX7CdKnc19nFqziHp9MJLCa3NP0Hw4/s1600/photo+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="328" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-17q-J00ENY4HLdNUH_IQBxLxY3tbAA6Cbj3P42H_pr1Cj2_FY69oXPjpd7gKPMVmKR-KYmB5Ux1EUR6ayB7u7AyEZGXSe1tuFx9-dpjKsxlPXyZX7CdKnc19nFqziHp9MJLCa3NP0Hw4/s400/photo+1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Although there are not a ton of pieces in this pattern, there is a salad bowl that is a wonderful size (10 inch diameter).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1DZ3VN5x-Hty4ScbCyv0wg1RYXDQl0uLAXS3aH0Nctum5Gx0WrA2utKRVaaRFu3FUk4iRL1nuNKX_VlpheIgSwKvB80ZCLmiGCEpkBshYLz3RvXg73P-_ml8ZH1GjdUYsaDYCBS0Ewek/s1600/photo+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1DZ3VN5x-Hty4ScbCyv0wg1RYXDQl0uLAXS3aH0Nctum5Gx0WrA2utKRVaaRFu3FUk4iRL1nuNKX_VlpheIgSwKvB80ZCLmiGCEpkBshYLz3RvXg73P-_ml8ZH1GjdUYsaDYCBS0Ewek/s400/photo+1.JPG" width="220" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This cutting board I found at Round Top. It is very rare.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Pi03lc2vOgKEDeZSvD4dfHNapjqrMzDyedf5uGW830YO960gum72xj7QQ1MW7xUzbgcuP8R8CNPC-0UX2JTDFuEtJ44SBpKQAY3itlDYB-FsJWTbjRHUyk9OCnWXcPNww6AliWk0j4mp/s1600/photo+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Pi03lc2vOgKEDeZSvD4dfHNapjqrMzDyedf5uGW830YO960gum72xj7QQ1MW7xUzbgcuP8R8CNPC-0UX2JTDFuEtJ44SBpKQAY3itlDYB-FsJWTbjRHUyk9OCnWXcPNww6AliWk0j4mp/s400/photo+3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The tray is probably the most amazing piece. Although the photo doesn't do it justice (I will improve!) it is lovely!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have few more pieces somewhere that I will show another time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhItd9dqXgRZtffbFrMkNO8jtMys0RoV5XTKFkJ20l3ZKVG_I8HXJSDojaQc3qIoZxu3d346uKJnOWU9jtlJcm6nYhbmvVLKxDv_d3DvhU4Nh42LXSHeI6hYsagbQX2X-bBn8D1dLi5bI_B/s1600/KlaceyFred.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhItd9dqXgRZtffbFrMkNO8jtMys0RoV5XTKFkJ20l3ZKVG_I8HXJSDojaQc3qIoZxu3d346uKJnOWU9jtlJcm6nYhbmvVLKxDv_d3DvhU4Nh42LXSHeI6hYsagbQX2X-bBn8D1dLi5bI_B/s400/KlaceyFred.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see how big the tray is in this photo! I thought some of the mothers out there might appreciate this photo. I was trying to take photos and Klacey was helping! Hope everyone has a great day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x908CSKJhI4/S6qroLeb4kI/AAAAAAAAOcE/0jzwSKKMcYI/s800/New+size+125+tall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" i8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x908CSKJhI4/S6qroLeb4kI/AAAAAAAAOcE/0jzwSKKMcYI/s320/New+size+125+tall.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"> I am linking up to the <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-bunnys-magic-compass-welcome-to.html">Between Naps on the Porch Tablescape Thursday</a></div>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-49852877916738259782011-04-18T03:52:00.002-05:002011-04-19T19:54:47.998-05:00Progress and Patience!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FMuUXDzDOl76XjgMJZ0IIWudf_EFU1vAMzK0LBmPhq57z0NVUNfidX3OpqeE3Ak71wHUgu6h0VpVnzqO44Mos689CkFKwKQSasNt-GsZajJRDwGL_LjMNF84qI7zCuDqbbonDt8PUJwC/s1600/4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FMuUXDzDOl76XjgMJZ0IIWudf_EFU1vAMzK0LBmPhq57z0NVUNfidX3OpqeE3Ak71wHUgu6h0VpVnzqO44Mos689CkFKwKQSasNt-GsZajJRDwGL_LjMNF84qI7zCuDqbbonDt8PUJwC/s400/4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Yea! It is spring (in most places) and we have survived the L-O-N-G C-O-L-D winter and now it is time to get out in the garden! Warm sunshine here we come! Oh, wait, um, there is this wind to deal with! <br />
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Sooooo, yesterday while I was <strike>pouting</strike> sitting in the house waiting for the wind to die down so that I could take the baby out and we could play in the garden, I picked up the April Southern Living Magazine. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img4.southernliving.com/i/2011/04/Cover/April-2011-Cover-cm.jpg?200:260" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="http://img4.southernliving.com/i/2011/04/Cover/April-2011-Cover-cm.jpg?200:260" /></a></div>In the front of the magazine, the letter from the editor had a wonderful message. I know some people may be like me and skip this sometimes so I thought I would share what M. Lindsay Bierman (the editor) had to say.<br />
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Here it is word for word:<br />
"As much as I (Bierman, the editor) want a yard that's worthy of these pages (Southern Living Magazine) by the end of this month, I learned from my first garden to cultivate patience and restraint before really digging in. Let's get real: You can't create Giverny in a weekend. The dirty secret is that most show house borders and "instant garden makeovers" you see in magazines and on TV quickly fade like fresh flower arrangements. If you focus first on the bones, using bulletproof plants like boxwood and holly to define and enclose spaces, you'll achieve long-lasting beauty without a single bloom. After that, you can blow your budget on annuals and perennials and pour on all the cottage charm you want."<br />
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This made me stop and think of our progress on the landscaping so far. When we moved into our house there was nothing but sandburrs which were so bad that my daughter's fourth word was "stick-a". I decided that my goal was for my daughter to have what I had growing up - a beautiful green yard that will be a cool retreat from the harsh West Texas heat.<br />
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So although, I may become a bit frustrated at the pace of our progress I am very pleased with it. So since the summer of 2008 we have gone from this:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoMf_l57RK63EOGgPlB54ZG6BhI8ljBmtwGZ-s08vIIgAfOmgQHItFThjcSsAZQb6ygzIQ5Tc7u2HWxE1obusvnIcJTA6BkZEn6WE5VkHhGF2y7t43b0Q1fR_GuIEhiZDs0B2X6x88Kb73/s1600/Picture+042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoMf_l57RK63EOGgPlB54ZG6BhI8ljBmtwGZ-s08vIIgAfOmgQHItFThjcSsAZQb6ygzIQ5Tc7u2HWxE1obusvnIcJTA6BkZEn6WE5VkHhGF2y7t43b0Q1fR_GuIEhiZDs0B2X6x88Kb73/s400/Picture+042.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, the pergola makes a BIG difference! Thanks Dad!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the area before the pergola:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>This was the view from the front steps<br />
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</div>And now we have this:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OS3O8MaVLDww4VU0qBEqAMlXtRR6iqd7zP5DraDvoTixLqKt9AI3Nqetr-P7jzoi-PU53X7DC0uxmmXhyNMSyiqopUgAWNhWHO9Y5h90YuqIEruiMnplruFEsAXtQSM-duawvQpNMntB/s1600/f.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OS3O8MaVLDww4VU0qBEqAMlXtRR6iqd7zP5DraDvoTixLqKt9AI3Nqetr-P7jzoi-PU53X7DC0uxmmXhyNMSyiqopUgAWNhWHO9Y5h90YuqIEruiMnplruFEsAXtQSM-duawvQpNMntB/s320/f.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now we have this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4oVxk01TfqzzmLFE7zn6jKS4bCgfCXET_oHqWYk-QF7bkolkBnSIIH8KDWCKU31fPqBHH09wkW8gyNPWjO1C9vcVkHzjONbmJTMjSIO9oSXql7garLP07xojsT1RCqIMCQDry-PgmDrl/s1600/Picture+033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4oVxk01TfqzzmLFE7zn6jKS4bCgfCXET_oHqWYk-QF7bkolkBnSIIH8KDWCKU31fPqBHH09wkW8gyNPWjO1C9vcVkHzjONbmJTMjSIO9oSXql7garLP07xojsT1RCqIMCQDry-PgmDrl/s320/Picture+033.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was the west side from the front:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZkfrOZ7xjIq91HYfW9oGi3EhcyjeGaXka6X1u3_fDNEdhAXRhat9GQAtx3JAhZXCkUIjogYiCMjhlE28Em7cjpgeHwnHWtw_iUmeIr1cQBfQaRD0_2tjy16kMF0Ed-ot9D_7yxDd12Bm3/s1600/g.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZkfrOZ7xjIq91HYfW9oGi3EhcyjeGaXka6X1u3_fDNEdhAXRhat9GQAtx3JAhZXCkUIjogYiCMjhlE28Em7cjpgeHwnHWtw_iUmeIr1cQBfQaRD0_2tjy16kMF0Ed-ot9D_7yxDd12Bm3/s320/g.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And now this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTEPxvopb7Tpz1059GfRMTQfobzneKCCJxFOhdKJgNnzm-5xYfCm2KDnB2ugaZfKq_j-5jWFUHBogYVNlf07gEQzxuiXKcp-YupZCUct3tbNIqvIM3RBt3Y2dNl1mbBEblAW-umAFN-lbN/s1600/Picture+043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTEPxvopb7Tpz1059GfRMTQfobzneKCCJxFOhdKJgNnzm-5xYfCm2KDnB2ugaZfKq_j-5jWFUHBogYVNlf07gEQzxuiXKcp-YupZCUct3tbNIqvIM3RBt3Y2dNl1mbBEblAW-umAFN-lbN/s320/Picture+043.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And these stepping stones lead to a swing that hides under the biggest tree we have! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi04OTyolnlfIsQuGrEuRZ4Thi786rty16RdHO1jh6AyPCrnkIzlHa0Bw65gFsbuI4JMQZbKGVu6G0EMNsu-kXrN-p5mDkxqKc0j_wbPNCFhHSo37UVYlumJ4-1LJSXX3bAxUUxeSzI3wjz/s1600/Picture+032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi04OTyolnlfIsQuGrEuRZ4Thi786rty16RdHO1jh6AyPCrnkIzlHa0Bw65gFsbuI4JMQZbKGVu6G0EMNsu-kXrN-p5mDkxqKc0j_wbPNCFhHSo37UVYlumJ4-1LJSXX3bAxUUxeSzI3wjz/s320/Picture+032.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the swing which is a great spot for reading or enjoying the day with my girls!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUyuL24OMd1i6h2tcCndTzdBYKd83Gmlmh1gy9oV7Vf5nSnmiBtk2oy1ckIRBpLH7lgsuNnvcBVX3u8F069CB_QRL2aYvrHa1iTOl_l2afmdbartsJIhYVJYcTbYvNnUFPhSmfgHUaXa8S/s1600/Picture+030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUyuL24OMd1i6h2tcCndTzdBYKd83Gmlmh1gy9oV7Vf5nSnmiBtk2oy1ckIRBpLH7lgsuNnvcBVX3u8F069CB_QRL2aYvrHa1iTOl_l2afmdbartsJIhYVJYcTbYvNnUFPhSmfgHUaXa8S/s320/Picture+030.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As for the east side of the front yard. There are laveder crepe myrtles, pittosporum, dwarf pampas grass and several salvias.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMGK6iB0Yd_yjfJh3W3w8TBtC8GnBrL7Jsvpg2hJfKF7eJOAvOfYdE1Tp03Ii_TACbeKRlLhOY4q_AkGnW3u8MblSWBcvoQgPMpcKX15kfJa91NYi1qybYWI0-B-KVhGnujD6OM8smJjz/s1600/Picture+031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMGK6iB0Yd_yjfJh3W3w8TBtC8GnBrL7Jsvpg2hJfKF7eJOAvOfYdE1Tp03Ii_TACbeKRlLhOY4q_AkGnW3u8MblSWBcvoQgPMpcKX15kfJa91NYi1qybYWI0-B-KVhGnujD6OM8smJjz/s320/Picture+031.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stepping stones lead you back to the front entrance where the pergola that my dad built stands.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcxCB-sC09SfX0CaCh6odiwFAaJZS0hxB-XfuNBeVwSNcRFxyck7opqKTVnYZ4Tvz-m-HrZ9BTMuctRjz2H5OsrRKEOUwGhYSNahP_FhUaRpcedqUKxsEOUcJ3jfExFEYbmAVreyRijgmr/s1600/Picture+037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcxCB-sC09SfX0CaCh6odiwFAaJZS0hxB-XfuNBeVwSNcRFxyck7opqKTVnYZ4Tvz-m-HrZ9BTMuctRjz2H5OsrRKEOUwGhYSNahP_FhUaRpcedqUKxsEOUcJ3jfExFEYbmAVreyRijgmr/s320/Picture+037.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The west front yard:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQzss2VOC16gmtjVpGiICQZvU8CFYK_0RTCmlEXjbGnKS0xagYjjdctN_3Eyv1it8k4y32o3I_Q_Jx6c8YjMlXLV-MrUJsOu0bHp1Mlr7_oSZ4j1RLbWGcDjzamVkS7iNlZ1ZXUvQ1M-li/s1600/Picture+038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQzss2VOC16gmtjVpGiICQZvU8CFYK_0RTCmlEXjbGnKS0xagYjjdctN_3Eyv1it8k4y32o3I_Q_Jx6c8YjMlXLV-MrUJsOu0bHp1Mlr7_oSZ4j1RLbWGcDjzamVkS7iNlZ1ZXUvQ1M-li/s320/Picture+038.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Again the front steps then:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizi4DdzjbSuhH18JT8Xl8GeJdqHXFQwBH6vhQFUvaa4cD4tfeQNWGCeW_HXMIzzKhdSQuQxGTbg1hCyBQizXr7_aYPY5_UAjUfAhMTlo_e1KsT_Oqc1xyS5GEf9lMO1kyS4_024M3Mhaep/s1600/mess-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizi4DdzjbSuhH18JT8Xl8GeJdqHXFQwBH6vhQFUvaa4cD4tfeQNWGCeW_HXMIzzKhdSQuQxGTbg1hCyBQizXr7_aYPY5_UAjUfAhMTlo_e1KsT_Oqc1xyS5GEf9lMO1kyS4_024M3Mhaep/s320/mess-1.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Front steps now. I love glazed pots and I chose red to draw attention to the front entrance. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7QN99GDL5o8ciRHt65aAls0I9C-fkoD6C2y3ArncR0pH4jIHTzDJdaWSrOwihDMPYREqjQWKpfgTusjQrYTvgWwpYKK0QggmHciQTzBp5Nm2ci0_UXWsKjIWjSyA8lCw61ZB3JcTI3MU/s1600/Picture+044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7QN99GDL5o8ciRHt65aAls0I9C-fkoD6C2y3ArncR0pH4jIHTzDJdaWSrOwihDMPYREqjQWKpfgTusjQrYTvgWwpYKK0QggmHciQTzBp5Nm2ci0_UXWsKjIWjSyA8lCw61ZB3JcTI3MU/s320/Picture+044.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tune in next time for photos of our progress on the backyard, kitchen garden, and courtyard. Have a wonderful weekend! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Here are some teaser photos)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwEnwMDzadpFZFHT77jo3diu9aPc9CMdculnXA52iq8ikBxYTsgXV3c7JmHmEBiI0qrEs-mF09rnzyZNuIgpRw_EKC7w29SjiU8V50-fvFxzh0La_QIHf-zD61og9irpWzritcoB6wmqn/s1600/Picture+061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwEnwMDzadpFZFHT77jo3diu9aPc9CMdculnXA52iq8ikBxYTsgXV3c7JmHmEBiI0qrEs-mF09rnzyZNuIgpRw_EKC7w29SjiU8V50-fvFxzh0La_QIHf-zD61og9irpWzritcoB6wmqn/s320/Picture+061.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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If you haven't visited <a href="http://dianestexasgarden.blogspot.com/">Diane's Texas Garden Blog</a> then you are missing out. The recipe for this pasta dish with shrimp, pasta, tomatos, arugula, cream, etc. is waiting for you! See her post <a href="http://dianestexasgarden.blogspot.com/search/label/What%27s%20for%20dinner">here</a> for the recipe with all of the directions and pictures. The only thing that was missing was a name for this dish so here in my cookbook binder I am calling it Diane's Texas Garden Pasta! <br />
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Thank you Diane for such a wonderful recipe! I added some Parmesan and spinach because I only had one arugula plant. But it was lovely! My hubby said it was a repeater recipe! So as Diane says Buon Appetito! <br />
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Well, to quote my husband's reaction to my progress on the new kitchen garden, "Not bad for using only FREE mulch, manure and bricks!" <br />
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</div><div class="mobile-photo">To begin with, I live in West Texas and we had a scarry weekend of wildfires all around! There was an evacuation of our neighborhood here in Alpine on Saturday afternoon. Also, there were fires on my husband's family ranch where land and fences were lost but PRAISE GOD we were all okay. However, many families here in West Texas lost homes and animals. It truly is tragic to hear of many of the stories of loss. To read more about the details of the fire visit BigBendNow.com</div><div class="mobile-photo"><br />
</div><div class="mobile-photo">However, this is a happy place here in blogland so back to the kitchen garden. I was spending time outside anyway watching the smoke and watering the lawn. </div><div class="mobile-photo">To read my first post on the kitchen garden click <a href="http://cowgirlculture.blogspot.com/2011/03/kitchen-garden-progress-report-1.html">here</a>. But basically, we added a cedar post fence around the property and then started installing raised vegetable beds. So we went from this:</div><div class="mobile-photo"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP_z2YZNDOPK8Nay92Z4ME4TUf5aaBiIVih-D1p0E7PhzAnfCkcN6uncSnu_MvH-VpKN-Jfwpabp6xQ5RR01EGo4qxogSEUxyL-e21PhQyw8mZPUZvYHk_xGFLUgr0s1VUI8hblwU0hUAz/s1600/u.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP_z2YZNDOPK8Nay92Z4ME4TUf5aaBiIVih-D1p0E7PhzAnfCkcN6uncSnu_MvH-VpKN-Jfwpabp6xQ5RR01EGo4qxogSEUxyL-e21PhQyw8mZPUZvYHk_xGFLUgr0s1VUI8hblwU0hUAz/s320/u.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>So this weekend I had Zach (my hubby) to help babysit and I started working. I had a tall stack of old brick that I salvaged. I had some left over composted manure from the thrity-foot trailer that I unloaded last week. So first I made the berry patches. I put the wooden barrels in the middle of the beds and planted the blueberry bushes ("Star"). Then I planted strawberry (Everbearing ones) plants and marigolds in the oval berry patches.<br />
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<div class="mobile-photo">Next, a curve of brick to be an edge to the strip of grass.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiea6aKoiiSqzFkkKsl3SvP1PhkCRJiEO0D1QJcih53ih0-_rFrxl6K3QfBhqsfNZ1ZsSSbXOexCpcz0b7VRimqG4v3Ol8CdneY2e2WrNzV0xVsd419bkG3iD_3ZsgPGBpjPjKnC07XaU3i/s1600/6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiea6aKoiiSqzFkkKsl3SvP1PhkCRJiEO0D1QJcih53ih0-_rFrxl6K3QfBhqsfNZ1ZsSSbXOexCpcz0b7VRimqG4v3Ol8CdneY2e2WrNzV0xVsd419bkG3iD_3ZsgPGBpjPjKnC07XaU3i/s320/6.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFEbbQDxfRoXjMxz7aSu1edj49rIpcUW4NAGNC_csoRPwtMnY9728SOm-cH0YY63Kp28asA5w_wV8r8JFxtp5qe-qfG_Qvpf8vyeVgpYsmfJXuibHfF24CTIy934APu7ibIwsQX7Cftit/s1600/5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFEbbQDxfRoXjMxz7aSu1edj49rIpcUW4NAGNC_csoRPwtMnY9728SOm-cH0YY63Kp28asA5w_wV8r8JFxtp5qe-qfG_Qvpf8vyeVgpYsmfJXuibHfF24CTIy934APu7ibIwsQX7Cftit/s320/5.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then I had to come in and take a shower so I could evacuate the house with my 8 month old baby due to wildfires in the area. Ugh yeah, we live in the wild west. So after some fun pizza with my friend in town and her baby we came home! Thank you Lord! So the next morning up and at them again. I added the curved bed in the bottom left of this photo below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3mEOngMCQ_KDkfDfZzYvg82KB1vWWg9_lLQFeYI6FrX8-xIRkFqhwHTqx11gvMW0WXJuJDYPYlmeCBD-wfsKmp20PCHzQ3fA_8wv1rQRgfb1P6XruKOvp8vHLeh5BeipRyg0yJ0FjPsXn/s1600/3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3mEOngMCQ_KDkfDfZzYvg82KB1vWWg9_lLQFeYI6FrX8-xIRkFqhwHTqx11gvMW0WXJuJDYPYlmeCBD-wfsKmp20PCHzQ3fA_8wv1rQRgfb1P6XruKOvp8vHLeh5BeipRyg0yJ0FjPsXn/s320/3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I added a thick layer of red granite to under the faucet area. This area will be where my potting bench will go. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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And of course here is the plan I drew for the kitchen garden. Hopefully this week I can get most everything planted. We will see!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">So we are getting closer to completion. Forgive the iphone photos but I still looking for my charger to my big camera. Oops!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">We are part of the Metamorphosis Monday at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/04/tyson-stedham-house-restoration-part-ii.html">Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x908CSKJhI4/TUX7UBvTgEI/AAAAAAAAW7k/MVgnfNcOk7I/s1600/Pic_for_Body_of_Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x908CSKJhI4/TUX7UBvTgEI/AAAAAAAAW7k/MVgnfNcOk7I/s1600/Pic_for_Body_of_Blog.jpg" /></a></div>and <br />
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So without further ado here are a few photos of the decor and landscaping that I liked:<br />
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These red ones are great. I had started my collection of glazed pots before I saw these. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQitLXLx1xht6eQ4KpdhO1mEtpgNkhPjtUbQO2IYt2O8I_zdzwY-1PHTN5u6ZcpBMfkxwMy0EN91SYFgE9Db955YFz5bHBTqX1DDmZFitDwYGtI7Cz1YOEkculuDD2LUk_wFZYpmc5ySO/s1600/Picture+267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQitLXLx1xht6eQ4KpdhO1mEtpgNkhPjtUbQO2IYt2O8I_zdzwY-1PHTN5u6ZcpBMfkxwMy0EN91SYFgE9Db955YFz5bHBTqX1DDmZFitDwYGtI7Cz1YOEkculuDD2LUk_wFZYpmc5ySO/s320/Picture+267.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are aqua pots in the pool area. Love that color too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqiLqTqFXi6TXpca0LRosvxmqs6FeIDRutEKYLXnNZxKebP2wb7ex7xm9q6kbMZbBFJ5X7Wdbid1m_lN22c2Dxw12p0I_nFpuvt8gnUXtKU3l4nUwS3cyTfuTE8Eesz2qOqmOo-lmJDQg3/s1600/Picture+268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqiLqTqFXi6TXpca0LRosvxmqs6FeIDRutEKYLXnNZxKebP2wb7ex7xm9q6kbMZbBFJ5X7Wdbid1m_lN22c2Dxw12p0I_nFpuvt8gnUXtKU3l4nUwS3cyTfuTE8Eesz2qOqmOo-lmJDQg3/s320/Picture+268.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love this old tree! Big trees are jewels out here! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqr33Cx9MEoyEDWXMNqkhaWC1xycP2XKx8iy_eg9UMkjcCHl-PECSiihvSum5KlOBpnZeZNAr8B0vcllwMrgNeE64aKnL9ktW49M9qDXDKhDqUwxpaTrUQm9BwFGhKcgrg_XnUJ778jlH/s1600/Picture+270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqr33Cx9MEoyEDWXMNqkhaWC1xycP2XKx8iy_eg9UMkjcCHl-PECSiihvSum5KlOBpnZeZNAr8B0vcllwMrgNeE64aKnL9ktW49M9qDXDKhDqUwxpaTrUQm9BwFGhKcgrg_XnUJ778jlH/s320/Picture+270.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This fountain is wonderful. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2SN9Fmj6HAC7YMfERYhgcBpK-qnNlzwMqaHoZc6a98KoPrm8ROWyfidvjnF9gnPVYQ-Ts_JhloYhibs4rAcETAWtjYpaY3-KK0QCv05u0SYIHVpBIUqg7rg6GuZWtb5A8aNERiWrYRgfq/s1600/Picture+271.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2SN9Fmj6HAC7YMfERYhgcBpK-qnNlzwMqaHoZc6a98KoPrm8ROWyfidvjnF9gnPVYQ-Ts_JhloYhibs4rAcETAWtjYpaY3-KK0QCv05u0SYIHVpBIUqg7rg6GuZWtb5A8aNERiWrYRgfq/s320/Picture+271.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice the railroad ties that were used to make this fence. Very creative!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggZiIadXkI1IrpQg8RKttR9GB-1m7dweZidYL_sp2SYqW8GZ85Iu_PNspjTr-zKU-CPRePM-cwCQVVZ_zPJ6TYKsfIXqV10r6PUWRF7fpcbzzsF8A7piU2msnG7vUAwLvgvq8RdXGE5-wv/s1600/Picture+181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggZiIadXkI1IrpQg8RKttR9GB-1m7dweZidYL_sp2SYqW8GZ85Iu_PNspjTr-zKU-CPRePM-cwCQVVZ_zPJ6TYKsfIXqV10r6PUWRF7fpcbzzsF8A7piU2msnG7vUAwLvgvq8RdXGE5-wv/s400/Picture+181.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't this a fun place? I love the contrast of different types of plants. There is lush fescue grass throughout the grounds. However, they mix in cactus, grasses, sages, roses, pines, etc. It is a combination that works! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOB2XzFpK-MH_et0ceCKQ8TZ6VeGtJvtHoiDuYVRE91mBx88JrJ7kE_x9ee9wU4WKDN56W33h05K9zuY65dplZW_CodVCGXLqoCuGFj-PE3hAVtKsamoM0dDv_x3FUrB1Q6tRDkGrAwUJL/s1600/Picture+186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOB2XzFpK-MH_et0ceCKQ8TZ6VeGtJvtHoiDuYVRE91mBx88JrJ7kE_x9ee9wU4WKDN56W33h05K9zuY65dplZW_CodVCGXLqoCuGFj-PE3hAVtKsamoM0dDv_x3FUrB1Q6tRDkGrAwUJL/s400/Picture+186.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The water tank is a great focal point and I love the vitex tree too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0zW9h4YG6ntmiRnlSWT6J0YWTVKDSDkh1l5UZQWq3RU37VZ3-WETAC1RaZ61oATB4FGXitUy_L3KzkLQT7TMRmXPJR5JGyOVfM0afLAeH_1cx1bBOWfUT3NWehNUHHDBGOPdSB5F_IX7i/s1600/Picture+190.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0zW9h4YG6ntmiRnlSWT6J0YWTVKDSDkh1l5UZQWq3RU37VZ3-WETAC1RaZ61oATB4FGXitUy_L3KzkLQT7TMRmXPJR5JGyOVfM0afLAeH_1cx1bBOWfUT3NWehNUHHDBGOPdSB5F_IX7i/s400/Picture+190.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Great flower bed that can stand West Texas 100 degree weather!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmSCp3pV6CvX2zYHSLHQMWd-WztYj9kDnK6SOo686Zl6iVqGQfFbgZS_uu2Ww7KyiAmrtAOWdHUwwO2yi0Ag2DXKTGtjl1NPR4ifiBmXSLddnRut7JeY3YIVp-vXP7kU3dFiQOdpFE2Dh/s1600/Picture+202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmSCp3pV6CvX2zYHSLHQMWd-WztYj9kDnK6SOo686Zl6iVqGQfFbgZS_uu2Ww7KyiAmrtAOWdHUwwO2yi0Ag2DXKTGtjl1NPR4ifiBmXSLddnRut7JeY3YIVp-vXP7kU3dFiQOdpFE2Dh/s400/Picture+202.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The path that leads you thoughout the property is tumbled glass. Very attractive.<br />
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I will show some photos of the actual Gage Hotel Landscaping tomorrow. </div>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282802190359938494.post-78763963087680742412011-04-03T23:56:00.001-05:002011-04-04T08:07:47.915-05:00Counter tops using oak flooring and travertine tile<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvSE2MFXmztxfLmx2VOKA5UIUZFnEGCAFImZV7Hwjbq3imeSAHUZl9owkUTTcyDbIuGPJafNVvbCMnOlnaLZOL0bNslhA_vgKYkSsgyLz-PM-VFi7A0dSPGaxb3QAJnHHO67SXiA8FuA7/s1600/after1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvSE2MFXmztxfLmx2VOKA5UIUZFnEGCAFImZV7Hwjbq3imeSAHUZl9owkUTTcyDbIuGPJafNVvbCMnOlnaLZOL0bNslhA_vgKYkSsgyLz-PM-VFi7A0dSPGaxb3QAJnHHO67SXiA8FuA7/s400/after1.JPG" width="400" /></a><br />
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Mom's kitchen counter tops are done! What is "out of the box" and interesting is she decided to use 2 1/2 inch red oak lumber flooring and travertine tile! <br />
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The problem was conventional granite would have competed with the 100 year old carved stone wall that she uncovered on the opposite side of the kitchen. Originaly in the 1800's, this area was a covered porch because the kitchen was in a separate building. This was typical of the period because of the heat generated from cooking. Here is a photo of the rock that was discovered accidentally by Mom and her handy chisel.<br />
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She contemplated bucther block as well. However, butcher block counter tops looked too modern compared to the rest of the wood used though out the 19th century ranch house. <br />
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Here is the what the lumber pieces looked like to begin with.<br />
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One of the secrets to a success is you must pick really straight pieces from the bundle of flooring. <br />
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Dad is working on installing the wood pieces. Go Dad! (Notice the anvil on the counters? It is what is used to shape the horse shoes before they go onto the horse's feet. Turns out it is handy in kitchen renovations as well! Ha ha.) My Dad can shoe horses too!<br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpKkzPQqxXlxgzoJMcGOQwo6J5HU5zj0Nma92xpSvzEF05Fkg39t9glw3x9Wib_6jIu8CsgxY9HWlbZntGZzQEQEYD1kiFUB0ZXCWYITevRRnvfeTgxhJBu6amKXr3Kjjs2rUWdvmXDzTZ/s1600/8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpKkzPQqxXlxgzoJMcGOQwo6J5HU5zj0Nma92xpSvzEF05Fkg39t9glw3x9Wib_6jIu8CsgxY9HWlbZntGZzQEQEYD1kiFUB0ZXCWYITevRRnvfeTgxhJBu6amKXr3Kjjs2rUWdvmXDzTZ/s320/8.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizeV3Z5101WuY_5wRgTJHUPkn5ciskOC1hExT92Z4Xtd4NQe5mv_Dc8QakIjTRymgIUzzxJVdVrK93-8rLctykwzsfO67RghgIyqb8wDnfykjTSGXu36uvbc-DziETRqEvenQQcKHq25Cz/s1600/6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizeV3Z5101WuY_5wRgTJHUPkn5ciskOC1hExT92Z4Xtd4NQe5mv_Dc8QakIjTRymgIUzzxJVdVrK93-8rLctykwzsfO67RghgIyqb8wDnfykjTSGXu36uvbc-DziETRqEvenQQcKHq25Cz/s320/6.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, the wooden counter tops were stained with Old Masters brand wiping stain in the color of Early American. Then Mom used a marine grade urethane to finish the counter tops. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPgGFkjCEcd2FFt_OqqgWXvGHgDLs2Pk5jkFJxx1VJGWXx1hNXb9u96XBv28WJmQSI8Ge_drPHwgVCE-IZ7iRuRiwP7830J_r-W6T5ALya4f2Kjqk7ywTHJ_RgcsUsN02UjhX3OSoFzh8/s1600/2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPgGFkjCEcd2FFt_OqqgWXvGHgDLs2Pk5jkFJxx1VJGWXx1hNXb9u96XBv28WJmQSI8Ge_drPHwgVCE-IZ7iRuRiwP7830J_r-W6T5ALya4f2Kjqk7ywTHJ_RgcsUsN02UjhX3OSoFzh8/s320/2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbw7WDmtDcv6B4krsESWcITU_6NHkb3f-xTiwwzNAu_ucfSwDX1BnPI_lUn7_xxxtXOZms-Xs5MScOoPP_cRjbL1cWJHLdXBbhA1y01_Iq5iOV2KLllGdkT1xIvMTmkxqjTZwHwkkv4hep/s1600/after2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbw7WDmtDcv6B4krsESWcITU_6NHkb3f-xTiwwzNAu_ucfSwDX1BnPI_lUn7_xxxtXOZms-Xs5MScOoPP_cRjbL1cWJHLdXBbhA1y01_Iq5iOV2KLllGdkT1xIvMTmkxqjTZwHwkkv4hep/s320/after2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then the back splash of travertine tile (18 x18) was added. This is what the tiles looked like before installation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq4F7pWbHmsyyWfGi3bONA6MeYIFYgPIipRUEm21SGHkQO94FI23zgOSZtrCmrjJUCmlyGu6fbmAtkbPRQniBDciLqjMpKpSUgDjYf71EyDq1QObrJywdl5VENDq108KuVvkAWzIearxwi/s1600/j.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq4F7pWbHmsyyWfGi3bONA6MeYIFYgPIipRUEm21SGHkQO94FI23zgOSZtrCmrjJUCmlyGu6fbmAtkbPRQniBDciLqjMpKpSUgDjYf71EyDq1QObrJywdl5VENDq108KuVvkAWzIearxwi/s320/j.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> She decided on very fine grout so that it looks continuous. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvSE2MFXmztxfLmx2VOKA5UIUZFnEGCAFImZV7Hwjbq3imeSAHUZl9owkUTTcyDbIuGPJafNVvbCMnOlnaLZOL0bNslhA_vgKYkSsgyLz-PM-VFi7A0dSPGaxb3QAJnHHO67SXiA8FuA7/s1600/after1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvSE2MFXmztxfLmx2VOKA5UIUZFnEGCAFImZV7Hwjbq3imeSAHUZl9owkUTTcyDbIuGPJafNVvbCMnOlnaLZOL0bNslhA_vgKYkSsgyLz-PM-VFi7A0dSPGaxb3QAJnHHO67SXiA8FuA7/s320/after1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the beverage area she decide to use the travertine tile as the backsplash and counter top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ0ZqE4EpnoP7T44y0lr1Qv9BS792apkpz4oK6cvtEGrbOdqgaCunKuC_QDAFpdW5hVPQdlJklowbmbSmOcP_AXPweCVCEVMrkn3vEa1W0SkaWIYK5TpJksbs-cZs0SVvLFzuOgaXBWi-T/s1600/3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ0ZqE4EpnoP7T44y0lr1Qv9BS792apkpz4oK6cvtEGrbOdqgaCunKuC_QDAFpdW5hVPQdlJklowbmbSmOcP_AXPweCVCEVMrkn3vEa1W0SkaWIYK5TpJksbs-cZs0SVvLFzuOgaXBWi-T/s320/3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She also used the travertine tile as backsplash and counter top near the stove top. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8i6YXwpvG3qS3uhpU-hFQZoa0qsfaIdmNvB62VQLoQZa0vt6jXfm102w4O05xTaRF4CH6ok6yKAfDj0BXIX3fl_c5XdKosOBJoWuu3rox_CsC6ljUqoukGu5efcMZ-dZKs_dTfquTgV81/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8i6YXwpvG3qS3uhpU-hFQZoa0qsfaIdmNvB62VQLoQZa0vt6jXfm102w4O05xTaRF4CH6ok6yKAfDj0BXIX3fl_c5XdKosOBJoWuu3rox_CsC6ljUqoukGu5efcMZ-dZKs_dTfquTgV81/s320/photo.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6teQeQu4B8bZyNoDnq6XEJI6i7tuhYTIJSA7BiIfKt5DkzOotwwsQz8tGR5pJw0HYVL1TF2HoxIu1rMHugIntfUuaE8TkNf1Vv64rz10yWQf3Sk3IuXlA6zHqiDen2T_ljIuDtzfBl-U5/s1600/4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6teQeQu4B8bZyNoDnq6XEJI6i7tuhYTIJSA7BiIfKt5DkzOotwwsQz8tGR5pJw0HYVL1TF2HoxIu1rMHugIntfUuaE8TkNf1Vv64rz10yWQf3Sk3IuXlA6zHqiDen2T_ljIuDtzfBl-U5/s320/4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a close up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting to see how the counter tops turned out! We will post more on the complete kitchen soon! Until then here is a teaser.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HKNAxc4D6pdhOqonTfcsxt8r3HdUyONlInszMMKe85Awrot4ubVspOGZuFN9pR6ZRV4oiCDXmTYfF3fKTNspT7NiOeJPZePw6AUItY6CnRNXqUB3Nhve7qRDnb2g0tscPh6w4ZCHUmqB/s1600/f.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HKNAxc4D6pdhOqonTfcsxt8r3HdUyONlInszMMKe85Awrot4ubVspOGZuFN9pR6ZRV4oiCDXmTYfF3fKTNspT7NiOeJPZePw6AUItY6CnRNXqUB3Nhve7qRDnb2g0tscPh6w4ZCHUmqB/s640/f.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This post is part of the <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/04/some-little-updates-around-here-welcome.html">Between Naps on the Porch Metamorphosis Party</a> and <a href="http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/search/label/DIY%20Project%20Parade">The DIY Show Off</a>. Make sure and visit them for neat ideas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568132835796287554" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x908CSKJhI4/TUX7UBvTgEI/AAAAAAAAW7k/MVgnfNcOk7I/s400/Pic_for_Body_of_Blog.jpg" style="display: block; height: 235px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 253px;" /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="The DIY Show Off" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ydn4kd0aaEY/SvO1EQ53tuI/AAAAAAAABt0/h5tFf_uXQiY/S990-R/DIY+Blog+button.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GRavrLe-mlnxmrqrjoQ4p4hux3673d-hMK9eJLHvMuNiCxJLncoZ-_gzK4gXFZGZ8BCuXzB7F8NlM9yqy906FVieegSTbMr5F36ftQWTzMvJQ60gnL4RegrCZzLxXP-5PTyP3whCxO34/s1600/9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.com8