tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2468062760650800832024-03-12T15:39:44.488-07:00BusyBeeThis blog is about my busy life! If you are a Mom you know how crazy life can get! Just try to keep up with me and my kids, my love of prims & my party planning adventures! WARNING: IT GETS BUSY!!busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-24764190601444218792013-04-03T17:09:00.000-07:002013-04-03T17:09:14.701-07:00<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;">
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It's finally starting to look Spring in Southern Illinois. :) The birds are chirping, the bunnies are out, and my lilac bush is starting to bloom!!! :) Inside my home it has been Spring Thyme for a few weeks but I am just now able to post photos. </div>
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Here are a few photos from around the kitchen......<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stole this inspiration from Bowman Homestead ....Thank you. :)</td></tr>
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Pics from around the living room.....</div>
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And that is SPRING THYME around our home. :) Don't wait around (like the weather has this year)....GET BUSY....and decorate your house in a cheerful springy fashion! It will wash away your WINTER blues!</div>
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I think it's safe to say we all love SWAPS! I recently took party in Amy's Spring Swap (Bumble Bee Lane). She paired me up with Linda (Country Pickins)! It was so nice to get to know Linda and share a little about ourselves over the last month. </div>
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My favorite part about swaps is that people put a lot of care into making special items for those that have been chosen for them. Or buying just the right thing to make your new friend smile. :) Linda made me smile with the sweetest homemade Bee doll I have ever seen!!! She now sits in my kitchen proudly with other bee related items!! </div>
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My home has garden items in most every room. She sent me a birds nest complete with eggs! OH how I LOVE nests!! I nested this beauty in a small child;s chair I have hanging from a peg rack. </div>
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Her daughter made me this birdhouse! Craftiness runs in the family! :) Linda also sent me a heart shaped rusty metal tray. I think this will look perfect next Valentine's Day with a nubby candle and rosehips tucked inside. :)</div>
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Finally, Linda made me this small grain sack bunny. It fit perfectly inside my bins!! Just in time for Spring! Thanks again, Linda! It was a pleasure! :)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: large;">Don't have any Shamrock's? No sweat! Just put your best green forward! Green handled rolling pins (like the one on my stove board), green handled cutters, a green birdhouse, or a picture frame. Even a green scale or sifter can come to the front of any display and make your home a WEE bit cheerier! ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Wood & Rust are ALWAYS in style for me! No matter what time of year, my eye is drawn to the items that have been worn down with rust, the old wooden items that have cracked and aged with time, or both (even better)...those items that are a mixture of wood AND rust!!!! :)</span><br />
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It had been a real treat this year seeing two families come together as one! We ended the year making gingerbread houses all together as one big group! :) It was a lot of fun watching the older kids help the little ones. :)</div>
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Christmas was a terrific time this year! We had <u>5</u> kids to buy for and they were ALL happy and appreciative! My daughter even made the statement that this had been a "Nice Christmas". :) It was even more fun when the SNOW came Dec. 26th! </div>
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Our Christmas gift to each other was a trip to see our Ravens play some football!! So off to Cincinnati on Dec. 29th!! The game was set for Dec. 30th but we left a night early. The night we arrived Josh was adamant on taking a carriage ride through the city. Something we had discussed doing before we left. I said that it would be so romantic if it were snowing. It just happen to be snowing Dec. 29th in Cincinnati, so we drove to the city. Little did I know that this was about to be the first and BEST carriage ride I would EVER take.....because he proposed! TOTAL SURPRISE!! :)</div>
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After weeks of trying to decorate while I run to ball games, practices, work, appointments and dates with my man :) I have FINALLY finished decorating the house for Christmas! :) So here is a VERY picture heavy post of my home.....<br />
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It seems like it should be easy every year. Things could be placed almost in the same exact spots and should take no time at all. But I ask you....where is the fun in that? You have to change it up! :) <br />
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This year I bought a new tree. I figured new start...new tree, right? :) So, then I decided to take my small little Christmas Crows tree and make it the main tree in the house. Notice I said MAIN....there are several trees in this small space. You have to make it festive! :) I actually keep up a few trees all year so they just get redecorated! :) Here are some photos of the Crow tree in the entryway of my home. Yes, I placed my tree RIGHT in front of my door this year!! This is also the first time I have ever put the tree there and I already LOVE IT!! You can actually see my lights through the doorway. You have never been able to see my tree lights and I always hated that. <br />
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Next comes the snowman tree!! Most of my house is decorated in snowmen. This tree stays up all year so I filled it to the top with snowmen, mittens, and sleds!!!<br />
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This next tree is my Santa hats and grungy gingers tree :) I love these little gingerbread men from Arnett's.<br />
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More pics of the living room.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old school desk...I still need to write on my chalkboard. :) I think I'm doing a countdown to Christmas. Thanks to a friends' suggestion on Facebook. :)</td></tr>
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OK ....I think that about does it for most of the inside. I will bore you with outside photos next week. :) I still haven't perfected my front porch. :) I have a "new" old piece of furniture out there and I'm still trying to figure out what to decorate it with. :) Plus, I just got another old sled and an old pair of ice skates and they haven't made it into their proper homes. :)<br />
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I can't wait to see everyone else's decorations. So, GET BUSY!!! :) That way everyone can enjoy your hard work!! The best part is at night...everything jsut seems so magical. :)<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving to all of my blogger friends! It's been an extremely busy Fall season and I should have been posting all along.....so, here is a RECAP post. :)<br />
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I love to decorate with the funky colored pumpkins, the bumpy pumpkins, the pumpkins with the curly stems, and mums...lots of mums. So here are some pictures from around the outside of my home and the beauties I picked out this year! :)</div>
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Another favorite Fall tradition is the Pumpkin Patch! We had a great time at Bandy's with our kids! </div>
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After we picked out our pumpkins it was time to carve out a Jack O' Lantern.</div>
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Trick or Treating was a great night! We dressed our lil goblins up like Batman & Robin....but with girly flare!!! We had tutus and matching hair bows and bags!!! Oh, and TONS of glitter!! We are STILL finding some in the Jeep! </div>
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Jillian as Robin.</td></tr>
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Also we had my daughter's 16th birthday party!!!!! It was a surprise party at THE ANNEX in Herrin, IL. It's an old movie theatre they have redone into an Italian Eatery! She is very much into the OLD HOLLYWOOD THEME (especially since her small role in a film this past Summer). Here are pics from her party.....<br />
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and that was my BUSY Fall...I hope you all enjoyed all that the Fall season had to offer with your families! :) Now, GET BUSY ....on making WINTER memories! :)</div>
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I participated in a swap through Amy from BUMBLE BEE LANE.....my swap partner was Sandi Allen from the The Primitive Skate.....all I can say is WOW!!!!! Sandi sent me some AMAZING goodies! She does fabulous work and she really took great care and time into every piece. THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this swap so special for me, Sandi! :) I am a little late posting my fantastic new treasures because my daughter has been in the hsopital lately. Something totally unexpected as she is a SUPER healthy child. <br />
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OK so here are my goodies....<br />
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This guy is adorable....You saw just a quick glimpse of him at the beginning of my post but look at him in his full glory!!!! What a cutie!<br />
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Then she made me this Sweet Annie wall tuck....how did she secretly know that Sweet Annie is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE scents....<br />
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Sandi cuts all of her own wood and paints all of her own creations....what a great job she does!!!<br />
Here are a few more wooden items she made me and check out the sweet little jack'olantern bucket....this is going to be so cute on my tree....I think I may even have to make some more of them. :) <br />
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love this wooden sign too....<br />
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Sandi and I got to kow each other a little bit this past month and she knows my love for BEES. :) She made me these precious bee bowl fillers and a prim bee....<br />
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She also went BEYOND her normal comfort level and did some sewing for me :) I feel her pain because I do not sew!!! But she did AMAZING!!!! SO precious...<br />
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and these tarts!!!!! I mean one of them is called AMISH QUILT (enough said, right?)!!! :P YUMMY!<br />
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Many of you know I used to be an avid SWAPPER...but in the past year, with my recent divorce, that all came to an abrupt hault. This was my frist swap in awhile and I just want to thank Sandi & Amy for making it so special for me! <br />
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So what are you waiting for? GET BUSY and find a swap partner! You may just make a new friend in the process! :)<br />
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On to New Beginnings</h2>
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It's a fresh new school year, a new Fall season approaches, I have a new look to my blog, and I have a new life! :) I am so happy to be back with everyone! I have really missed blogging and all of my Blogger buddies! <br />
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Many of you that Facebook with me may already know that I got a divorce June 1st of 2011. It was a LONG, HARD year last year and things are really starting to reshape themselves around here. :) I won't bore anyone with the details, but I will say that when my x husband and I first split up I was forced out of my beautiful home. He took lots of my treasures and hid them away. He even took some of the ones that he thought I loved the most. It took me some time to be able to rebuild myself and my home but I am happy to say that I found many of my old things and have acquired many new treasures as well. :)<br />
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I am a VERY involved parent in my childrens' schools as well. He kept me busy in the court system most of their school year last year and I am sorry to say I missed out on things I would have NEVER missed before. Well, this is a NEW school year! :) I have three children and two of them have started new schools this year. Moving up into Middle School and High School as they get older. It is sad for me to see them get so big but I am gratefull to have such wonderful children. <br />
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I also have a new boyfriend and he has two little girls! Which makes me even busier these days! :) His children are just starting GRADE SCHOOL! So, it looks like I get to do it all over again! :) I couldn't be MORE excited! :D<br />
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So to celebrate my NEW BEGINNING and my children with their FRESH START to the NEW school year! I have dedicated this post to EARLY Fall decorating. That time between the red geraniums and flags and the corn stalks and pumpkins. When we should pay tribute tp the Apple orchards and the "good old" school days! We should appreciate the new colors forming outside. The deeper reds and the golds. <br />
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It can be hard to not be tempted to go ahead and put out those pumpkins. If you live in a southern state then it's still just too hot for pumpkins. I am looking forward to the fall but it's still 100 degrees here and my pumpkins would sure to be pumpkin mush before October arrived. <br />
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Wooden blocks remind me of school days gone by.... <br />
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and how about an old woodens school desk with some early readers stacked on top....<br />
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and apples.....this time of year we take apples to our teachers and visit those apple orchards before those pumpkin patches to make fresh Fall Apple Crisp....place apples all around your home. You can even make apple jars and fill them with dried apple chips or fried apples....mmmmm. Even make some "fake" carmel apples to set out.<br />
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I made this jar....<br />
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grungy apples....<br />
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If you notice I even wrote a apple message on an old slate board. Slate boards are a great addition to your antique finds. They are perfect for "back to school" and can always be used at ANY time of year for a cheery message. :)<br />
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Signs are a cheap and easy way to SWITCH up the seasonal atmosphere in your home. I had these apple signs made and place them through the house....Apple orchards, Apple muffins, Hot apple cider....<br />
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You may have left over reds out from the Summer "Fourth Of July" season...if so, GREAT, that's less you have to do. But if red wasn't your thing then, consider bringing out some deeper red touches now. Like this checked red towel hung over the side of this old tote. <br />
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Don't forget to change the theme of your dough boards as well. This one that sits on my oven is ready for making that hot apple crisp. A bowl of little pine cones and cinnamon sticks with a school house cookie cutter tucked inside and a deep gold colored spoon are just the right touches. <br />
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So what are you waiting for? GET BUSY and give your home a NEW look this September :)<br />
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Jenn :)busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-82269158371520687252011-02-27T14:58:00.000-08:002011-02-27T19:25:12.883-08:00SpRiNg Into Action!!!!<a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2914521220106498576Wqzjmv"><img src="http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/48178/2914521220106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_4103"></a><br /><br />It's almost March so we should be thinking SPRING is coming. The great thing about March is that St.Patrick's Day decorating can actually SpRiNg you into action! St. Patty's is all about the GREEN & Spring is a time for new life! Green is a HUGE color for Spring! You don't have to go all out with the shamrocks & leprachauns. You can start out your decorating with small green touches throughout your home. <br /><br />Add an old jar filled with split pea soup to your stove/sinkboard. The soup is sold dry in bags & is SUPER cheap! It brings such a great touch of green to your design! <br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2774625690106498576AkwGuS"><img src="http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/48362/2774625690106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_4098"></a><br /><br />Bring out your green items...front and center! Here is an antique scale...<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2533514270106498576BTbaxY"><img src="http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/46834/2533514270106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_4018"></a><br /><br />How about this green handled rolling pin....<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2420322890106498576HWXQUm"><img src="http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/46150/2420322890106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_4096"></a><br /><br />Place old green kitchen utensils in your displays, like this green sifter...<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2438278090106498576KqwRtu"><img src="http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/45525/2438278090106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_4100"></a><br /><br />Add some springy garland or greenery to a tote or old watering can...<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2769180490106498576wrAjYo"><img src="http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/47147/2769180490106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_4101"></a><br /><br />So what are you waiting for...GET BUSY...and dig out your GREENS!busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-49650167539774725992011-02-24T18:19:00.001-08:002011-02-24T18:27:04.607-08:00TPP'S BLOG CHAIN PHOTO FRIDAYS "CROCKS"I GOT THIS ONE ON SALE BECAUSE OF BROKEN HANDLE! BUT NOONE EVER SEES THAT PART THE WAY I DISPLAY IT!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BCOCOO3wWLk/TWcTCIQppWI/AAAAAAAAAFI/lZwU-3-LZTA/s1600/IMG_4118.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BCOCOO3wWLk/TWcTCIQppWI/AAAAAAAAAFI/lZwU-3-LZTA/s320/IMG_4118.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577447590819636578" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mVRDdOQpVLs/TWcSzqKieGI/AAAAAAAAAFA/h5azHcO-w7w/s1600/IMG_4117.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mVRDdOQpVLs/TWcSzqKieGI/AAAAAAAAAFA/h5azHcO-w7w/s320/IMG_4117.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577447342222768226" /></a><br /><br /><br />HUBBY BOUGHT ME THIS ONE AS AN EASTER GIFT! <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KubSM4FXfmY/TWcSZqLmOII/AAAAAAAAAE4/c0n0heQztpQ/s1600/IMG_4116.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KubSM4FXfmY/TWcSZqLmOII/AAAAAAAAAE4/c0n0heQztpQ/s320/IMG_4116.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577446895550609538" /></a><br /><br />MY FAVORITE OF ALL OF MY CROCKS! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0XyTM14Wwa0/TWcR_b6eaQI/AAAAAAAAAEw/bbqdB2vLjtA/s1600/IMG_4111.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0XyTM14Wwa0/TWcR_b6eaQI/AAAAAAAAAEw/bbqdB2vLjtA/s320/IMG_4111.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577446445044099330" /></a><br /><br /><br />SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR...GET BUSY...AND GO CROCK SHOPPING!busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-77384848057455846152011-02-22T19:22:00.000-08:002011-02-22T19:53:53.581-08:00Tuesday Display Chain "BOWLS"Ok, I was off on Monday so I forgot today was Tuesday! :) However, I am still going to post my BOWLS because I LOVE them! What prim girl doesn't?! <br /><br />I just got these two new beauties at an antique store in Cobden, IL.<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2246659480106498576lSNoZH"><img src="http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/44612/2246659480106498576S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_4015"></a><br /><br />A bowl I repainted. I am not usually into painted really old bowls but this one had some ugly red stains & needed a little TLC so I painted it mustard & I LOVE how it turned out!<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2940335140106498576tKDzXM"><img src="http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/34579/2940335140106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_0592"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2333330760106498576GdLAFu"><img src="http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/5096/2333330760106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_0593"></a><br /><br />This is a small bowl I have all deocrated with a prim candle & pods in the Fall.<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2796598900106498576QELmCA"><img src="http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/45976/2796598900106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_1707"></a><br /><br />I have had this old pottery water pitcher & bowl set for years! Still one of my faves!<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2959144070106498576pcmBAr"><img src="http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/46584/2959144070106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_4010"></a><br /><br />Here is a wooden bowl I keep propped up in my stepback hutch. It has wintery greenery & a cardinal laying against it to help bring in color! I also keep a garden tool propped up inside all year round.<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2792047810106498576bDSYQX"><img src="http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/2367/2792047810106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2280"></a><br /><br />Treenware with Fall pumpkins tucked inside...<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2135684430106498576TNuvrC"><img src="http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/46201/2135684430106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_0892"></a><br /><br />Bitty bowl I repainted...<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2927837710106498576PoQJKd"><img src="http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/45856/2927837710106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_0615"></a><br /><br /><br />So, what are you waiting for....GET BUSY...and go hunt up some OLD BOWLS!!! They are great to display in bowl racks alone or fill with seasonal goodies! :)busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-29540700739759791022011-02-17T16:32:00.000-08:002011-02-17T18:05:23.811-08:00DO YOU KNOW THE WAY TO SAN JOSE?<a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2608277960106498576jCRVXV"><img alt="IMG_3510" src="http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/48064/2608277960106498576S200x200Q85.jpg" /></a><br />I have been ONE BUSY BEE! :) I just got back from SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA with my daughter! She had a America's Best Cheer Competition there! They recieved a 1st place in their division & a bid for the FINALS in April! We are extremely proud of our girls!<br /><br />Here is a picture of me & my daughter on her 1st ever plane ride!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2721430860106498576YMEeKV"><img alt="IMG_3414" src="http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/44124/2721430860106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2317018540106498576YfsHFZ"><img alt="IMG_3417" src="http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/46823/2317018540106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Flying over the ROCKIES!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2500101710106498576SVMUYc"><img alt="IMG_3425" src="http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/46615/2500101710106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" /></a><br /><br />My daughter on stage with CHEER HAIR & MAKEUP!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2679779380106498576ozkmAI"><img src="http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/48029/2679779380106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3687"></a><br /><br />Our school name on the BIG screen! BIG DEAL for a small town!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2782420010106498576tYaXqQ"><img src="http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/20356/2782420010106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3581"></a><br /><br />Her squad on stage!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2150939190106498576Gwdfft"><img src="http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/47654/2150939190106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3723"></a><br /><br />Our hotel room at the SAN JOSE HILTON!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2518835320106498576PaZBSy"><img src="http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/47863/2518835320106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3440"></a><br /><br />Outside the hotel!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2724597380106498576qDpxeF"><img src="http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/47085/2724597380106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3761"></a><br /><br />Our door to our hotel room!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2711701790106498576alZJrI"><img src="http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/48029/2711701790106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3893"></a><br /><br />My daughter's cheer makeup!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2669411430106498576rZoCwH"><img src="http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/47533/2669411430106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3864"></a><br /><br />My daughter & I at competition.<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2415995180106498576eaEmSO"><img src="http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/45767/2415995180106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3855"></a><br /><br />They won a 1st place trophy, medals, fleece jackets, & a banner for their school!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2715760540106498576hybYlY"><img src="http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/44059/2715760540106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3870"></a><br /><br />Her & her best friend!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2726416870106498576rtLsGF"><img src="http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/47677/2726416870106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3884"></a><br /><br />After all competitions were over we took a bus ride to SANTA CRUZ BEACH!<br /><br />Here is the boardwalk with rides! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2789547920106498576ffrQyu"><img src="http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/45923/2789547920106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3906"></a><br /><br />Seagulls!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2965602380106498576CleNEL"><img src="http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/47040/2965602380106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3912"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2333494170106498576nzaHlM"><img src="http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/46546/2333494170106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3913"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2634542220106498576gSVKjC"><img src="http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/47777/2634542220106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3916"></a><br /><br />Seagull footprints in the sand! <br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2919336510106498576rKUtGT"><img src="http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/45784/2919336510106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3934"></a><br /><br />Seals off the end of the pier!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2173818130106498576PvyKkm"><img src="http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/48109/2173818130106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3917"></a><br /><br />This one was sooooooo darn cute, I wanted to adopt him!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2698690600106498576TTgaxz"><img src="http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/45719/2698690600106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3925"></a><br /><br /><br />My daughter & I on the pier with a view of the boardwalk behind us!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2755632080106498576WbWyHu"><img src="http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/48277/2755632080106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3933"></a><br /><br />On the boardwalk!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2188991350106498576EplTeJ"><img src="http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/45786/2188991350106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3950"></a><br /><br />Some of the kids on the beach!<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2713768210106498576EEoGpX"><img src="http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/47532/2713768210106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3936"></a><br /><br />Me & the Cheer coach, Cheer coach's Mom, & two other Cheer Mom's at a FANTASTIC place we found to eat called "FLAMES"! <br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2779271640106498576CKTnwr"><img src="http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/48156/2779271640106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="flames"></a><br /><br />This was a once in a lifetime trip for these girls! They will never forget this! So what are you waiting for...GET BUSY....making memories!busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-87910554734027839942011-02-15T17:42:00.000-08:002011-02-16T10:24:46.954-08:00"RAGS" Tuesday Display ChainToday's display chain is about RAGS!<br /><br />I placed one in my pantry that reads "GRUNGY GOODS"!<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2776405730106498576meKQuj"><img alt="IMG_3198" src="http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/35275/2776405730106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Here I placed one under my stoveboard to give it a softer feel.<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2065389290106498576ZMjhzi"><img alt="IMG_3366" src="http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/45438/2065389290106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />In the living room they add just the right touch to an old wooden ladder.<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2929370920106498576pvfYEc"><img alt="IMG_0627" src="http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/21044/2929370920106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" /></a><br /><br />RAGS often get changed out around my home at holidays...here is the pantry at Christmas!<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2640683310106498576FukQfu"><img alt="IMG_2233" src="http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/44832/2640683310106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Place a rag over the top of a cabinet door and leave it open! I like to change it out for holidays too. Here it is decked out for Valentine's Day.<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2261375350106498576vBTWIw"><img alt="IMG0522" src="http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/23089/2261375350106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />RAGS are a fantastic way to add just the right touch to an area that may need a softer feel to it. So what are you waiting for...GET BUSY....and add a RAG to your display!busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-72596985935613153422011-02-08T10:10:00.001-08:002011-02-08T17:53:51.977-08:00Tuesday Display Chain "What Love Means to Me"In dreams & in love there are no impossibilities. - Janos Arnay<br /><br /><br />My husband:) <br /><br /> <a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2152397270106498576YfNWQK"><img alt="IMG5545_545_373" src="http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/46193/2152397270106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2764010780106498576fmKgEW"><img src="http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/44771/2764010780106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="me & gq"></a><br /><br /><br />Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.<br />- Marion C. Garretty<br /><br />My children :)<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2845279470106498576fSbUyL"><img alt="IMG7323_itA_088" src="http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/21693/2845279470106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2882372690106498576OuYSlp"><img alt="IMG00027-20100628-1843" src="http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/45106/2882372690106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2421916900106498576DCyEal"><img alt="135" src="http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/47637/2421916900106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2774396010106498576tZAhyn"><img alt="IMG_1276a" src="http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/47917/2774396010106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.<br />- Jesus Christ<br /><br />My friends:)<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2365363130106498576lnAvIX"><img src="http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/35713/2365363130106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="0710101310"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2796148950106498576mnEcgY"><img src="http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/8385/2796148950106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="friends"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2321664480106498576cGTIKS"><img alt="me & dolly" src="http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/32119/2321664480106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2284796960106498576wSvSBb"><img alt="IMG_6863" src="http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/34708/2284796960106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2066261180106498576KwZswJ"><img alt="IMG6247" src="http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/22703/2066261180106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.<br />- Oliver Wendell<br /><br />My home :)<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2476572430106498576pTPrzZ"><img src="http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/15553/2476572430106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="0516101516"></a><br /><br /><br />Buy a pup and your money will buy love unflinching.- Rudyard Kipling<br /><br />our dog :)<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2305526050106498576Jtbmmq"><img src="http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/45261/2305526050106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="bomber"></a><br /><br /><br />So what are you waiting for...GET BUSY....and let someone know just how much they are LOVED today! :)busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-40948562892411177532011-02-06T15:38:00.000-08:002011-02-06T15:40:06.761-08:00The Primitive Pantry: SUPER SUNDAY! :)Please GET BUSY and check out the PRIMITIVE PANTRY "SUPER" Sunday Giveaway!!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://theprimitivepantryblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/super-sunday.html?spref=bl">The Primitive Pantry: SUPER SUNDAY! :)</a>: "THE PRIMITIVE PANTRY BLOG IS HAVING A 'SUPER' GIVEAWAY!!!!!!! WE WILL BE GIVING AWAY A FABULOUS HEART THEMED PACKAGE!!! WE JUST ASK THAT ..."busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-77720617943198800002011-02-02T16:37:00.000-08:002011-02-02T17:11:33.228-08:00SWEET NOTHINGS.....<a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2664155120106498576PMmhHg"><img src="http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/27754/2664155120106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3402"></a><br /><br />THIS WILL PROBABLY BE MY LAST POST ON VDAY DECORATING BUT I JUST WANTED TO SHARE THIS FINAL THOUGHT. IT'S THE small THINGS THAT MAKE VALENTINE'S DAY SO SPECIAL! LIKE WHEN YOUR HUSBAND SURPRISES YOU WITH DINNER OR YOUR KIDS MAKE YOU BREAKFAST IN BED OR BRING HOME A HOMEMADE VALENTINE! THE SAME GOES FOR YOUR DECORATING....small, BUT SIMPLE TOUCHES OF VALENTINES, SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE HOME, WILL MAKE YOU FEEL ALL WARM & FUZZY! :) YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE A BIG HEART SHAPED SAMPLER OR AN ENTIRE VDAY DECORATED TREE TO SHOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE....JUST PLACE SMALL HEART SHAPED ITEMS THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME.<br /><br />MY KITHEN IS DONE IN PRIM BEES SO I ADD A BEESKEP WITH A HEART SHAPE TO THE FRONT OF MY HUTCH!<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2591671270106498576MldVmX"><img src="http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/7196/2591671270106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3388"></a><br /><br />A HEART IN HAND THAT SITS ON A SHELF IN THE LIVING ROOM<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2895282800106498576LgcIBs"><img src="http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/44589/2895282800106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3392"></a><br /><br />A WEE LITTLE ANNIE DOLL THAT HANGS FROM A PEG RACK<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2732852880106498576ihHUFJ"><img src="http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/45017/2732852880106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3381"></a><br /><br />A SMALLISH SHEEP IN THE KITCHEN, IN FRONT OF A CUTTING BOARD<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2672698370106498576DEncLo"><img src="http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/46383/2672698370106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3393"></a><br /><br />A SNOWMAN BIRDHOUSE THAT WARMS MY HEART! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2560228880106498576AHvhAG"><img src="http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/46813/2560228880106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3390"></a><br /><br />WILLOW TREE ANGLES....<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2247740910106498576VwWEBU"><img src="http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/46017/2247740910106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3376"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2229141410106498576hpdXEu"><img src="http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/44918/2229141410106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3377"></a><br /><br />SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR...GET BUSY...AND SPRINKLE YOUR "SWEET NOTHINGS" AROUND YOUR HOME!busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-2109592030315089332011-02-01T09:16:00.000-08:002011-02-01T09:38:58.407-08:00Tuesday Display Chain...SentimentsBefore I post about "Sentiments" I would like to ask everyone to check out my friend Becky's Blog! She is doing a giveaway & she is wanting more followers! She is a fantastic crafter & a great lady! Her blog is thecrowsnestgiftshoppe.blogspot.com ans PLEASE mention that BUSY BEE sent you there! Become a follower!! Every person I send gets me another chance at the giveaway! Then you can start sending people!! :) Sound FUN?! Well...GET BUSY and join in her blog! :)<br /><br /><br />Now on to SENTIMENTS! When I think of sentiments I think of those sweet little messages I display around my home this time of year!<br /><br />Welcoming friends....<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2949304460106498576jCbKYY"><img src="http://inlinethumb16.webshots.com/45647/2949304460106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3375"></a><br /><br />Reminding myself how I got here....<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2335529950106498576VpoyfC"><img src="http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/17965/2335529950106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3384"></a><br /><br />Celebrating Valentine's Day...<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2276805660106498576PZdovc"><img src="http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/32490/2276805660106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3387"></a><br /><br />Remembering what's important...<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2442991430106498576NOpkpS"><img src="http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/44785/2442991430106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3394"></a><br /><br />Displays of affection...<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2670452290106498576QjEdXo"><img src="http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/47220/2670452290106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3395"></a><br /><br />Letting my family know how I feel...<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2182486450106498576EMefAW"><img src="http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/45462/2182486450106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3396"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2974279930106498576TIbCtQ"><img src="http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/44294/2974279930106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3397"></a><br /><br /><br />So what are you waiting for ...GET BUSY....and display your sweet sentiments!!! It may just keep LOVE alive in your home!! :)busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-27055980049985716512011-01-30T15:34:00.000-08:002011-01-30T15:58:34.546-08:00Collections!<a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2006838930106498576NJxsUI"><img src="http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/45597/2006838930106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3325"></a><br /><br />Saturday was a great day because I got to go to some fantastic antique stores and search for some "new" used items for my collections! <br /><br />I decided to start a NEW obsession thanks to Jennifer Bowman! :) She has a great home & a fantastic blog! She recently posted some photos of butter paddles & I fell in love! :) I have always wanted some but had never bought any. After seeing her beautiful collection, I decided to start one of my very own!<br /><br />I found 4 of them on Saturday and placed them in this little crock on my stoveboard.<br />I like how some of them have old chippy paint colors.<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2508376210106498576fjSMeq"><img src="http://inlinethumb16.webshots.com/20687/2508376210106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3326"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2106544850106498576ENzsxF"><img src="http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/25361/2106544850106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3327"></a><br /><br />Then, while out hunting, I found another addition to my rolling pin collection! It is VERy worn and has a slight green color still left on the handles. It was only $3!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2610703790106498576eOYojK"><img src="http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/43699/2610703790106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3329"></a><br /><br />I found this HUGE slaw cutter for $10! This is only my second cutter but I am "itching" to find more! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2490197030106498576mRdShP"><img src="http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/44545/2490197030106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3330"></a><br /><br />I like to collect old kitchen utensils. This is my second biscuit cutter but I have NEVER seen one with a green square top?! If you fall in "love", you MUST buy it! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2862342640106498576VSKZeW"><img src="http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/10708/2862342640106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3336"></a><br /><br />I finally bought a nutmeg grater that I have been dieing for! I think I will be wanting more of these as well! I am really liking how rusty it is!<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2337166590106498576ReorBs"><img src="http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/45454/2337166590106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3338"></a><br /><br /><br />I found a potato masher ...ON SALE! :) I have been wanting some of these too and hadn't gotten any so this will be the start to another collection! I love the handle on this one! <br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2086398840106498576urUSOO"><img src="http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/32233/2086398840106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3365"></a><br /><br />OK and this is not a collection but I think it is going to look just fantastic next to my "woolens" jar! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2840298280106498576mAGSdr"><img src="http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/23399/2840298280106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3331"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2815649660106498576FcEZAY"><img src="http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/46299/2815649660106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3332"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2487060920106498576YnGvqI"><img src="http://inlinethumb16.webshots.com/12879/2487060920106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3333"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2314877300106498576tnjqBh"><img src="http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/45261/2314877300106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3334"></a><br /><br />So...what are you waiting for...GET BUSY!!! Go out and search for your collection!busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-30631198681826963412011-01-26T04:37:00.000-08:002011-01-26T04:52:38.786-08:00TUESDAY DISPLAY CHAIN<a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2188581220106498576LUnCxL"><img src="http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/7669/2188581220106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3240"></a><br /><br /><br />OK SO I AM A LITTLE LATE ON MY "CLOSET OBSESSIONS" FOR THE TUESDAY DISPLAY CHAIN BUT I STILL WANTED TO SHARE THEM! <br /><br />I am in LOVE with PICTURE FRAMES!!!! I adore each and avery color, shape & size! It takes EVERYTHING I have not to buy EVERY single black distressed frame I see! :)<br /><br />Here are just a few of my many frames.....<br /><br />There is Barnwood<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2325454600106498576Rilpjs"><img src="http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/45045/2325454600106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3242"></a><br /><br /><br />The Black distressed<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2617683520106498576qvSepz"><img src="http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/46281/2617683520106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3241"></a><br /><br /><br />Frames with writing & prim artwork<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2158392360106498576QciYVx"><img src="http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/14417/2158392360106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3252"></a><br /><br /><br />Red distressed<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2935991460106498576vBmOOi"><img src="http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/17515/2935991460106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3247"></a><br /><br /><br />Handmade frames by my dear hubby<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2968342910106498576UioJmf"><img src="http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/17996/2968342910106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3243"></a><br /><br /><br />Fancier green frames with more detail<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2246542930106498576GWSdwm"><img src="http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/2124/2246542930106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3244"></a><br /><br />Frames are FANTASTIC way to show off your different "holiday" moods. This time of the year you can bring out all of the frames that have the word "LOVE" or "FAMILY" on them OR try diplaying all of your red frames front & center! <br /><br />I am obviously equally obsessed with the photos that I put in my frames and suggest that you swap those out often too! During February I like to put photos of my kids looking "lovey" in them! Or break out all of the old B&W and Sepia toned ones! They just seem to have a more ROMANTIC feel about them! Where in the Summer I may display photos of the family on the beach in white distressed frames. In the Spring I break out the Sage colored distrressed frames & light and "springy" pics! <br /><br />So what are you waiting for......GET BUSY.....go buy some frames and proudly display them in your home!!!busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-30951819593034900972011-01-23T19:08:00.000-08:002011-01-23T19:42:42.846-08:00MORE VDAY DECORATING!!!IN MY LAST POST I DISPLAYED SOME OF MY LAST YEARS' DECORATING FOR VDAY! I JUST WANTED TO SHARE SOME NEW ITEMS I HAVE GOTTEN THIS YEAR! <br /><br />VDAY SALT DOUGHS ARE A FANTASTIC WAY TO SPREAD A LITTLE BIT OF "LOVE" AROUND YOUR HOME! PLACE THEM IN A WOODEN BOWL WITH AN ANTIQUE COOKIE CUTTER OR HANG THEM FROM A TREE!! <br /><br />THESE SALT DOUGHS WERE FROM SARAH AT "ALL ROADS LEAD HOME"! SHE DOES AMAZING WORK!<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2350841420106498576RumqMF"><img src="http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/24409/2350841420106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3180"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2057079120106498576aiQnCE"><img src="http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/17820/2057079120106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3179"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2814757370106498576uHekZE"><img src="http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/21404/2814757370106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3197"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2218845780106498576RykqAH"><img src="http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/45437/2218845780106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3206"></a><br /><br />SPEAKING OF ANTIQUE COOKIE CUTTERS! COLLECT THEM ALL IN ONE BIG JAR OR BOWL OR JUST PULL ONE OR TWO OUT TO ADD TO ANY GATHERING.<br />(THE SALT DOUGHS IN THESE PICS WERE MADE FROM DOLLY AT "DREAMS OF A PRIMITIVE LIFE"! THEY SMELL SOOO GOOD!)<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2886558710106498576CSyPFe"><img src="http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/45348/2886558710106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3201"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2471172790106498576iBgBhe"><img src="http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/46519/2471172790106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3183"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2352376050106498576kUVXuM"><img src="http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/46088/2352376050106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3184"></a><br /><br />I WON THESE AMAZING HEART PANS FROM MISI AT *1890* & HER TUESDAY DISPLAY CHAIN! SHE HAD THEM DISPLAYED ON HER MANTEL! I LOVED THAT LOOK SO I COPIED IT HERE! ADD A LITTLE BIT OF RED WHEREVER YOU CAN! HERE I ADDED A RED SCHOOL BIRDHOUSE & SOME RED CRANBERRIES MY SON MADE FOR ME!<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2972495320106498576odigyK"><img src="http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/31939/2972495320106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3210"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2052496310106498576JmBrTj"><img src="http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/37283/2052496310106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3213"></a><br /><br />I ALSO RECEIVED THE SWEETEST RAK FROM A NEW FRIEND NAMED BECKY FROM "CROW'S NEST"! SHE MADE ME THIS "LOVE LETTER" THAT I PLACED IN MY VDAY TREE!<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2005446510106498576sqgKYv"><img src="http://inlinethumb16.webshots.com/46991/2005446510106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_3176"></a><br /><br />OK SO WHAT IS EVERYONE WAITING FOR.....GET BUSY....AND MAKE SOME SALT DOUGHS TO SPREAD AROUND YOUR HOME!busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-45913236247876699312011-01-10T19:26:00.000-08:002011-01-10T19:43:11.554-08:00TUESDAY DISPLAY CHAIN! VALENTINES!THIS IS MY FIRST BLOG OF THE NEW YEAR! WHAT A BETTER WAY TO START THAN TO DO ONE OF MISI'S DISPLAY CHAINS!!! TODAY IS ALL ABOUT VDAY INSPIRATION!!!<br /><br /><br />FILL A TREENWARE BOWL WITH RED TICKING HEARTS!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2403086470106498576aRNCVo"><img src="http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/15527/2403086470106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG0528"></a><br /><br /><br />SPREAD THE LOVE WHERE YOU CAN! LITTLE TOUCHES OF VDAY CAN BE ADDED BY SIMPLY CHANGING A TEA TOWEL OUT!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2261375350106498576vBTWIw"><img src="http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/23089/2261375350106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG0522"></a><br /><br />WHO IS SWEETER THAN ANNIE?! ADD SOME ANNIES TO YOUR BENCHES!<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2364071840106498576MGqEBm"><img src="http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/32788/2364071840106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG0526"></a><br /><br />BRING OUT ANYTHING RED! MY HUBBY MADE ME THIS SALTBOX! I USE IT FRONT & CENTER EVERY VDAY!<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2566028790106498576LQrUYX"><img src="http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/11889/2566028790106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG0549"></a><br /><br />BRING OUT OLD VALENTINES & DISPLAY THEM! THERE IS SOMETHING SO SPECIAL ABOUT THESE!<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2862293510106498576TUdCSA"><img src="http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/5370/2862293510106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG0553"></a><br /><br />ANY SAMPLER THAT HAS A HEART STITCHED ON IT OR A SENTIMENTAL SAYING MAKES A GREAT VDAY DISPLAY!<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2021337750106498576aIDiad"><img src="http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/25012/2021337750106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG0550"></a><br /><br />ANOTHER IDEA IS A VDAY TREE!!<br /><br /><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2601874190106498576fDVwrt"><img src="http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/10521/2601874190106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG0539"></a><br /><br />ALSO, I BRING OUT ANY RED PICTURE FRAMES I HAVE OR PICTURES OF MY KIDS BEING "LOVEY" TO ONE ANOTHER & PLACE THEM ALL AROUND THE HOUSE FOR AN EXTRA DOSE OF KINDNESS!<br /><br />SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GET BUSY.....AND SPREAD THE LOVE!!!busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-31264461026572436892010-12-10T16:41:00.000-08:002010-12-10T17:49:14.457-08:00Decorating a Christmas KitchenOk...now that we have welcomed everyone in by decorating the OUTSIDE of our home...we have to decorate the most used room in the home...THE KITCHEN! :) The kitchen is the "hub" of the home, especially at Christmas time! You & your family most likely spend lots of time here entertaining guests & making those wonderfully delicious Christmas concoctions! Naturally, decorating this area can only aid in setting the perfect Christmas mood for rolling out GINGERBREAD men & making fudge! :) yummy! <br /><br />Here are pics of my Christmas Kitchen...I hope it helps inspire you! :)<br /><br />My stove board<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2940492530106498576XdhUHP"><img src="http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/31518/2940492530106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2527"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2419542680106498576oTmLps"><img src="http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/16565/2419542680106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2528"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2312239180106498576HwTgDX"><img src="http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/12423/2312239180106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2529"></a><br /><br />My "farmhouse sink" on my kitchen table<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2528859230106498576smWjRl"><img src="http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/6256/2528859230106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2523"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2218489540106498576khSTCx"><img src="http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/14858/2218489540106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2520"></a><br /><br />My garland above the kitchen cabinets<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2833242590106498576hhmsqe"><img src="http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/45658/2833242590106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2514"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2620453220106498576NBnvet"><img src="http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/14526/2620453220106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2513"></a><br /><br />Antique tote on 7ft. bar<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2747367300106498576rWixPr"><img src="http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/32030/2747367300106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2560"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2941758070106498576CySYoG"><img src="http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/19441/2941758070106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2561"></a><br /><br />Christmas goodies in the buttery<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2640683310106498576FukQfu"><img src="http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/44832/2640683310106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2233"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2503118260106498576HxtLVl"><img src="http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/22059/2503118260106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2230"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2763313720106498576vALpsr"><img src="http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/3525/2763313720106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2231"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2784535840106498576ZobAfC"><img src="http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/40119/2784535840106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2232"></a><br /><br />Antique "possum belly table" <br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2888909580106498576oFCGJy"><img src="http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/45360/2888909580106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2228"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2525271190106498576wXYREJ"><img src="http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/45101/2525271190106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2613"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2842321920106498576juovPw"><img src="http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/33642/2842321920106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2229"></a><br /><br />Next to the table, on the floor, is an vintage bottle topper....I decorated a small tree with burlap sack snowmen & placed it in an enamelware bowl.<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2312273290106498576GtuaKd"><img src="http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/3457/2312273290106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2235"></a><br /><br />Bench hubby made me that sits in front of my half wall, that leads to the living room<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2097945120106498576ivaSpx"><img src="http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/44422/2097945120106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2236"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2166955270106498576aAUmUF"><img src="http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/28114/2166955270106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2240"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2154968500106498576GzsDTj"><img src="http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/22215/2154968500106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2238"></a><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2828085720106498576uLFIZD"><img src="http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/811/2828085720106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2611"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2905493650106498576jbXjlU"><img src="http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/16205/2905493650106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2563"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />my crow tree... in kitchen still <br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2907599650106498576WrSEYo"><img src="http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/46974/2907599650106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2182"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2897190160106498576NFtThC"><img src="http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/44020/2897190160106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2183"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2853939620106498576WnRDBi"><img src="http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/37238/2853939620106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2184"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2958705190106498576kJNIyk"><img src="http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/45292/2958705190106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2185"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2025494070106498576IBElIH"><img src="http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/41182/2025494070106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2186"></a><br /><br />My "whitewash" hutch<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2365233490106498576RdThlO"><img src="http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/33538/2365233490106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2562"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2787291690106498576PPLzTH"><img src="http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/6777/2787291690106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2607"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2384496700106498576nfIQks"><img src="http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/45053/2384496700106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2605"></a><br /><br />My sinkboard<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2805084340106498576koNgDh"><img src="http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/47598/2805084340106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2191"></a><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2754070660106498576mnjwHW"><img src="http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/44204/2754070660106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2192"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2454756170106498576rvcpFm"><img src="http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/33093/2454756170106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2194"></a><br /><br />On top of fridge<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2577358610106498576jPQeAY"><img src="http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/46455/2577358610106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2566"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2452265550106498576WzDcSs"><img src="http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/45862/2452265550106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2567"></a><br /><br /><br />Now, GET BUSY.....and decorate your kitchen! :)busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-31978283479225580752010-12-04T19:24:00.000-08:002010-12-04T19:57:38.501-08:00BUSY Decorating!!!I have been busy decorating my home! I will show you the outside first. Everyone should decorate the outside of their home! You don't have to go all "Griswald" on your house and put up 10,000 lights just on your roof.....keep it simple! Primitive decorating is all about the simplicity! Use natural elements....it saves you money and you don't have to worry about replacing bulbs! :) You may, however, have to change your greenery, if it starts to dry out. <br /><br />Now for the decorating! <br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2247015290106498576DZYSjW"><img src="http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/47223/2247015290106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2197"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2439070800106498576OVswLg"><img src="http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/45722/2439070800106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2196"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2204213470106498576otTbce"><img src="http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/44363/2204213470106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2195"></a><br /><br /><br />(just realized my seed sack was turned around here! bummer!)<br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2845377880106498576cJArpz"><img src="http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/45178/2845377880106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2198"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2099830110106498576Tnelmw"><img src="http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/44138/2099830110106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2199"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2395610310106498576MQmezY"><img src="http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/7425/2395610310106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2201"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2554752260106498576SVzgWK"><img src="http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/47776/2554752260106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2202"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2169086000106498576ScAkzm"><img src="http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/3826/2169086000106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2203"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2713247290106498576Jlpovd"><img src="http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/16632/2713247290106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2204"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2104541090106498576jyYmhc"><img src="http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/11158/2104541090106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2206"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2515934950106498576oZQghT"><img src="http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/1930/2515934950106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2214"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2097109230106498576reDrgW"><img src="http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/5328/2097109230106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2210"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2378372660106498576HAzooJ"><img src="http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/30658/2378372660106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2211"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2695033520106498576lXUckh"><img src="http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/23735/2695033520106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2209"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2968738670106498576rknOxa"><img src="http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/4328/2968738670106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2212"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2579254760106498576TZzoVr"><img src="http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/16884/2579254760106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2224"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2013150140106498576mjTYbA"><img src="http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/7221/2013150140106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2226"></a><br /><br />Now what are you waiting for....GET BUSY...and decorate the outside of your house!!busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246806276065080083.post-43428033444496628212010-11-28T19:40:00.000-08:002010-12-01T04:22:19.438-08:00FINALLY A PIC OF MY GIVEAWAY!I AM FINALLY POSTING A PIC OF MY GIVEAWAY! LINDA PARKER FROM PARKER'S PARADISE WON!! THIS TOOK LONGER THAN I THOUGHT TO GET FINISHED! I AM SO SORRY! HUBBY WASN'T FEELING WELL & THINGS DON'T GET CUT OUT OF WOOD WITHOUT HUBBY! :) I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS PRIM SNOWMAN! HE IS FROM A PATTERN IN MERCANTILE GATHERING!<br /><br /><a href="http://family.webshots.com/photo/2896751950106498576SSJxfM"><img src="http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/37312/2896751950106498576S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="IMG_2572"></a><br /><br />He will be going out in the mail today!! Hopefully, just in time for your Christmas decorating! :) Thanks again to all who entered & THANKS for becoming a follower!!busybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04438496003775932860noreply@blogger.com8