tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88641534695878962024-02-29T21:39:38.005-08:00Nellie's Cottage/Crossley HideawayRetreat Venue Owner, Creator, Crafter, Scrapbooker, Photo Hoarder, DIY Project GirlNellies Cottage Retreathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690243866581070804noreply@blogger.comBlogger388125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864153469587896.post-8732045651800986082021-06-01T19:57:00.000-07:002021-06-01T19:57:03.213-07:00Old Shutters, Frames, & Vinyl Leaves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Old shutters + vinyl leaves...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Old silk screen frames + vinyl leaves...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Old silk screen frames + leaf ribbon...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">And Viola! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Wall decor for our new retreat venue Crossley Hideaway!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.crossleyhideaway.com"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">www.crossleyhideaway.com</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDezJVKfN_whpEcLDClI9dLEP1nnhbO2_5u3rCIJ9cOilzy2DMZnyTiLenSmuQlL3cDUvjgXyA4LlS2VtYwLo-s_oIcx4Wkx78GaDnvgwRO86niaf4bPlAN2YRCNGKLUZVurvz8TU0z5g/s1418/0CA8E40D-8EBA-4108-88E7-A436633985C0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1418" data-original-width="1063" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDezJVKfN_whpEcLDClI9dLEP1nnhbO2_5u3rCIJ9cOilzy2DMZnyTiLenSmuQlL3cDUvjgXyA4LlS2VtYwLo-s_oIcx4Wkx78GaDnvgwRO86niaf4bPlAN2YRCNGKLUZVurvz8TU0z5g/w480-h640/0CA8E40D-8EBA-4108-88E7-A436633985C0.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">I</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">n our apartment renovation, which became Crossley Hideaway, I was determined to use things on hand for decor. Shopping in my attic, decor closets, and outdoor shop became a fun pastime:)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">These shutters came from a junk shop & were originally in an upstairs guest room.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-mg94MZfdCAF0On2s7am-eiqx8iLyVl7n66T4wjKYFSw2E_3LO08aVTnHo-brITQyRDs1TlUF6TEtweaDBk6HaGh-SOu76sjqufVIaa8JrxsHlbss8vhoScqwIYYzTwlypYVUQm9Q8A/s2048/IMG_9197.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-mg94MZfdCAF0On2s7am-eiqx8iLyVl7n66T4wjKYFSw2E_3LO08aVTnHo-brITQyRDs1TlUF6TEtweaDBk6HaGh-SOu76sjqufVIaa8JrxsHlbss8vhoScqwIYYzTwlypYVUQm9Q8A/w640-h640/IMG_9197.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I spray painted them with Rustoleom Chalked Ultra Matte Aged Grey. By the way spray paint is the bomb:)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Still didn't have a clue what to do with them until Hobby Lobby came through:)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I saw the vinyl wall art and an idea was born!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I did try & find a link to this vinyl art, but it must have been discontinued.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: left;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLY9_X49usdAbPZYDVSy7yUut6w7IOAhvQbfbLQkkRbxYTnZNCu25tPnzf3iO6rbxeCiXngfqv5gwPWO7u81U_57b1oCl3ijjzLX4lsXhi3aZM5jAnxenC7cjBDH2TwhOm90yubPx1wWA/s2048/IMG_6104.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLY9_X49usdAbPZYDVSy7yUut6w7IOAhvQbfbLQkkRbxYTnZNCu25tPnzf3iO6rbxeCiXngfqv5gwPWO7u81U_57b1oCl3ijjzLX4lsXhi3aZM5jAnxenC7cjBDH2TwhOm90yubPx1wWA/w640-h640/IMG_6104.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQ-B0kXoq3zTii35UNmttx5GBTw1cXlGcUFCUhHbTuZhrUvyExQWP1ywrqcBeOkyVFsKDfV1a6fUFvZLr5PPTJmfJ-sIEKLeEIKHXb6b95UogCdVLurKve-nNB9V6-rujkjA7saY6mJc/s1440/E41CFDCA-F1B2-472E-A822-F0198E071D40.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQ-B0kXoq3zTii35UNmttx5GBTw1cXlGcUFCUhHbTuZhrUvyExQWP1ywrqcBeOkyVFsKDfV1a6fUFvZLr5PPTJmfJ-sIEKLeEIKHXb6b95UogCdVLurKve-nNB9V6-rujkjA7saY6mJc/w640-h640/E41CFDCA-F1B2-472E-A822-F0198E071D40.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This wall vignette was perfect for our blue room at Crossley Hideaway.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xYJLaVXkBEyePGKcCOpOjpowDOsVResR7pV78HroLe1W27LfUN-Alo-ft-lv4PGn8t2uSkN7HdkYJKgD-QmDHXZZz5Qw1Wt5nrg8QrpGuRv9Y_smImXzxLxria1u2g4JdiVt_LaFyiI/s2048/19DCDFC7-6338-4518-96EC-24567039A897_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcFjbxldVluYUj8E_whHODJb4M5fJeJGih2SuS3O5yt51NTtNyFA0jzxVqS2GbaqBRm22g2drpq3bFu3A5frwtyALlWxuu55SlqaFvXBnPj3ciykPnoop8Z-9GWVPSm7M83win3TSGb4U/s1440/C8D1A146-36FB-44B9-BA07-9D02607AAE8C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcFjbxldVluYUj8E_whHODJb4M5fJeJGih2SuS3O5yt51NTtNyFA0jzxVqS2GbaqBRm22g2drpq3bFu3A5frwtyALlWxuu55SlqaFvXBnPj3ciykPnoop8Z-9GWVPSm7M83win3TSGb4U/w640-h640/C8D1A146-36FB-44B9-BA07-9D02607AAE8C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOEeUQ86tW3Avnz0FP-QMpidfC7bMXxi_C1uhzFAKqaVbe3MdrF7z7_ewXW4SZZlkzlIm25Yo9TVzRCOSacemLV05v5P8STDsxyED915JqFjyTxz1n9MqVEDmwRcO_p9WmDUbsL9P1hU4/s1440/FE504C7F-E705-45C4-A727-A5D9ED5567E3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOEeUQ86tW3Avnz0FP-QMpidfC7bMXxi_C1uhzFAKqaVbe3MdrF7z7_ewXW4SZZlkzlIm25Yo9TVzRCOSacemLV05v5P8STDsxyED915JqFjyTxz1n9MqVEDmwRcO_p9WmDUbsL9P1hU4/w640-h640/FE504C7F-E705-45C4-A727-A5D9ED5567E3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Next up...painting the old silk screen frames from a local T-shirt shop. They were given to me by a friend and have been lanquishing in storage waiting to be given a chance:) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I slapped on a light coat of left over white paint for a less than perfect finish. And no, Abby wasn't much help...haha!</span></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/AVvXsEhb4cyyyNzPnxa8PiRxoPKWVxKaJSq11IFABJdwSt_TZ-L8zvj_xVKZlzATTmdVSDEMQvr7zXjgnDhbb4bXRoAvEYoLy-R_n844w6wXhodD4n9zlPGolmnn-DjTbWh5i6TmZuWPCG41gBo/s2048/IMG_7015.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb4cyyyNzPnxa8PiRxoPKWVxKaJSq11IFABJdwSt_TZ-L8zvj_xVKZlzATTmdVSDEMQvr7zXjgnDhbb4bXRoAvEYoLy-R_n844w6wXhodD4n9zlPGolmnn-DjTbWh5i6TmZuWPCG41gBo/w640-h640/IMG_7015.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Having success with one round of vinyl art I found another set of vinyl leaves that looked promising.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCoaaz1-yBjMiz0SUoH11wDVmHBk-ADDTgT5EU2i876b3hK_YXCSUshYo5oWc_b16sgsXrn6eoH4IJXn6y95bVbfBSfsoW9GEr4KfuL-7STSutmUqmulkDWhC2LsX1L7N3q-syYau5COQ/s854/Screen+Shot+2021-06-01+at+9.14.30+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="854" height="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCoaaz1-yBjMiz0SUoH11wDVmHBk-ADDTgT5EU2i876b3hK_YXCSUshYo5oWc_b16sgsXrn6eoH4IJXn6y95bVbfBSfsoW9GEr4KfuL-7STSutmUqmulkDWhC2LsX1L7N3q-syYau5COQ/w640-h584/Screen+Shot+2021-06-01+at+9.14.30+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Home-Decor-Frames/Mirrors-Wall-Decor/Adhesive-Wall-Art-Vinyl/Leaves-Vinyl-Wall-Art/p/80966744">https://www.hobbylobby.com/Home-Decor-Frames/Mirrors-Wall-Decor/Adhesive-Wall-Art-Vinyl/Leaves-Vinyl-Wall-Art/p/80966744</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This is our grey room at Crossley Hideaway. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">To begin, the frames were hung on the wall before adding the vinyl. These leaves come as a unit on the sheet. I held my breath and began cutting sections to hang in the frames. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I ended up buying a second set to complete the 3 frames.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71htbYJE3dd0viY66-BsIOWV244b9WFkzFlaCK4aoCOnAk-qYLY9wSwP1Ig6eOOvoFiF0m0gvOqbaVw5fVnbsjPDWQRMx3RFRwI3S0ABYus0kTTka-aciZHbhgXTYoX4IFyQ2VUjXhNE/s2048/IMG_2292.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71htbYJE3dd0viY66-BsIOWV244b9WFkzFlaCK4aoCOnAk-qYLY9wSwP1Ig6eOOvoFiF0m0gvOqbaVw5fVnbsjPDWQRMx3RFRwI3S0ABYus0kTTka-aciZHbhgXTYoX4IFyQ2VUjXhNE/w640-h640/IMG_2292.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkCMJQCSa3rki-j-bZiInJrQqZ0YsUG5HZTTPolVeUS4hrjnN_JwKgPZStcdCIduGHJg5cCFnzayIZiELOx_b_m5Rqg4PwVecjs5gfGRB1WkHxejozfhENgi9rru70Ad2to03EBJBv07I/s2048/IMG_2286.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkCMJQCSa3rki-j-bZiInJrQqZ0YsUG5HZTTPolVeUS4hrjnN_JwKgPZStcdCIduGHJg5cCFnzayIZiELOx_b_m5Rqg4PwVecjs5gfGRB1WkHxejozfhENgi9rru70Ad2to03EBJBv07I/w640-h640/IMG_2286.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">And last but not least, a frame decor project for our green room at Crossley Hideaway. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsOGqK3_V8lfjHOomboJZ2hUjPp2Dq4ikjVToZH7jk6_wRjsZwxYztcnhSijXtag-OElMc5_AxdHZXEELmgRmC7sdabKWJDcmFt2vBoxXihDJk1ovqGTIUiH1GKj16OePqdX-CppfrRg/s2048/IMG_2294.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsOGqK3_V8lfjHOomboJZ2hUjPp2Dq4ikjVToZH7jk6_wRjsZwxYztcnhSijXtag-OElMc5_AxdHZXEELmgRmC7sdabKWJDcmFt2vBoxXihDJk1ovqGTIUiH1GKj16OePqdX-CppfrRg/w640-h480/IMG_2294.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I had this leaf ribbon on hand. It was an Amazon order mistake that I kept just in case...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Crafty people never return craft supplies!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNBRqGCR-H5axzyZUvVqfsXDrvULSnqwr7Kc63w5V93ZzENAr0qBh4dkPII-ubQlzHZ25Ktjvf8pK7IYAWD3tjlbDyO81qhPREna0MkKnKe651sNYka_-h6zgCe25qr0KHzl3nhCIIaTg/s1063/Screen+Shot+2021-06-01+at+9.29.05+PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="1063" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNBRqGCR-H5axzyZUvVqfsXDrvULSnqwr7Kc63w5V93ZzENAr0qBh4dkPII-ubQlzHZ25Ktjvf8pK7IYAWD3tjlbDyO81qhPREna0MkKnKe651sNYka_-h6zgCe25qr0KHzl3nhCIIaTg/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-06-01+at+9.29.05+PM.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: large;">Old shutters, frames, vinyl & ribbon leaves.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Another DIY...done!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Sharing a bit of love, Kimberly</i></span></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p>Nellie's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08263522411137627905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864153469587896.post-8849051759382908172021-06-01T06:00:00.002-07:002021-06-01T20:19:36.950-07:00Cinnamon Baked French Toast<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" face="'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif">Waking up to the smell of this baked french toast is an extraordinary treat to the senses. The cinnamon streusel topping is the "cherry on top!" </span></span><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJHN2HDRMESjw8bOXobrNGbdbHGZWTYJ1krsonTzgSbJe2W9kaiM7BvR8W3lxS9PMrcN5fJ2zRd-ahVOjEpUl7vP0C_Z1j9LKbltZP8WDHc1JxdxX75jYFCRR5zypGFYReJtQeOr5J3U/s2048/IMG_4046+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJHN2HDRMESjw8bOXobrNGbdbHGZWTYJ1krsonTzgSbJe2W9kaiM7BvR8W3lxS9PMrcN5fJ2zRd-ahVOjEpUl7vP0C_Z1j9LKbltZP8WDHc1JxdxX75jYFCRR5zypGFYReJtQeOr5J3U/w640-h640/IMG_4046+2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFX9EvRwNwEdJN0sAsQjlQYi4OwjD2Cz2c1UlhR0yxNRbUo5Fy08nid9QOrcCSZL2FOxybmAqcFbq2vEdiLDhSJcktZxjckihwyP5xCCJjvmtPpIdOnQSf4Ewfox0zTfaNwT27XyzMTtA/s2048/IMG_4050.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFX9EvRwNwEdJN0sAsQjlQYi4OwjD2Cz2c1UlhR0yxNRbUo5Fy08nid9QOrcCSZL2FOxybmAqcFbq2vEdiLDhSJcktZxjckihwyP5xCCJjvmtPpIdOnQSf4Ewfox0zTfaNwT27XyzMTtA/w640-h640/IMG_4050.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" face="'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" face="'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif">This is a recipe found on Pinterest, tested on the family, and then unanimously voted into the family recipe hall of fame. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" face="'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" face="'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif">It was also another favorite of retreaters at Nellie's Cottage & is one of our signature breakfasts at Crossley Hideaway.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" face="'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" face="'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif">We usually serve this topped with fresh strawberries & whipped cream and a side of bacon. </span><br />
<br />Thanks to Lovin in the Oven for this recipe!</span><br />
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<br /></div></div></div>Nellies Cottage Retreathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690243866581070804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864153469587896.post-26870055630101393202021-05-30T20:12:00.000-07:002021-06-01T20:24:29.527-07:00Orange Sour Cream Muffins<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Our retreaters loooove these muffins! </span></span><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">I am personally addicted:) </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">They are deliciously moist with a fresh orange flavor, and best of all, topped with a heavenly citrus glaze. We usually serve these muffins with loaded hashbrowns, sausage, & fresh fruit. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Brittany found this recipe on Pinterest & tested it on the family...we said it was a keeper! </span><br /></span>
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</div>Nellies Cottage Retreathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690243866581070804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864153469587896.post-46435783862540740832020-12-20T19:27:00.013-08:002020-12-20T20:25:18.364-08:00Stenciled Tote Bags<p><span style="font-size: large;">Christmas is almost here.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, I know...some of you have handmade gifts lined up in neat rows that have been completed since June and wrapped since Halloween. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Congratulations! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Some of us are more prone to procrastinating:) </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I needed an easy and fun gift for the grand-darlings. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A search through my craft closet found a few tote bags which sparked an idea.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Nine bags for our nine youngest grandchildren. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Why not 12?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Well...teenage & almost teen boys aren't impressed with such gifts...haha!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6zcoSkfhsNMpYX6VkI0CKWBMEqQcPqBpE2GLuaKl_FB40tGoUN5ep1l7cj2ziYy9NeVlJrbFryUuciIuiX3Ngop3qkT6CXlDhkfxZkIRspCXWNUqtkYXG9NAKk0PcziAgH9FA9dXCuY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1920" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6zcoSkfhsNMpYX6VkI0CKWBMEqQcPqBpE2GLuaKl_FB40tGoUN5ep1l7cj2ziYy9NeVlJrbFryUuciIuiX3Ngop3qkT6CXlDhkfxZkIRspCXWNUqtkYXG9NAKk0PcziAgH9FA9dXCuY/w640-h640/IMG_0184+2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fun, fast and easy, these bags have unlimited possibilities for last minute gifts.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Supplies:</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Canvas tote bags</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Iron on letters</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fabric paint</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Brushes </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Paper plates</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stencils</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Painter's tape</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ribbon, rope, yarn, etc.</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;"><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnzugCXCIPNMWOV0ygT-tLJ5vs0iu6O3vaxoYrqD8ZEc4eNXv8xH78U59YmLeE55fTbDyEeTvrAZeskZT-ArpB6b_51wCnBPoyGKJWdmdf0dtnptTwFNOp4gty6WKPJSUO7jBYLy3DrA/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnzugCXCIPNMWOV0ygT-tLJ5vs0iu6O3vaxoYrqD8ZEc4eNXv8xH78U59YmLeE55fTbDyEeTvrAZeskZT-ArpB6b_51wCnBPoyGKJWdmdf0dtnptTwFNOp4gty6WKPJSUO7jBYLy3DrA/w640-h640/IMG_0116.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tote bags usually come in packs of three and can be found at craft stores, Walmart, and of course Amazon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I bought 2 packs of these multicolored <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Styled-Basics-Multicolored-Canvas-Tote-Bags-with-Straps-3-Pack-100-Cotton-13-5-x-13-5-x-3-5-Packaging-May-Vary/226799493">Canvas Tote bags</a> and another pack with all white bags. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just found <a href="https://totebagfactory.com/collections/wholesale-canvas-tote-bags">Tote Bag Factory</a> which is a meca of options! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Will check them first next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Stencils-Craft-Paints/Brushes-Tools/Chipwood-Paint-Brushes---1-1-2/p/5904">Chipboard brushes</a> are great for these kinds of projects. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I actually buy them in bulk on Amazon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I bought 2 packs of fabric paint from my local Walmart which I could not find on their online store.</div></span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">Hobby Lobby has a comparable set of<a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Wearable-Art/Paints-Dyes-Adhesives/Paints/Tulip-Soft-Fabric-Paint---10-Piece-Set/p/134112" target="_blank"> </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Wearable-Art/Paints-Dyes-Adhesives/Paints/Tulip-Soft-Fabric-Paint---10-Piece-Set/p/134112" target="_blank">Tulip Fabric Paint</a> on sale.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Fabric paint doesn't add stiffness like regular acrylic craft paint.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The iron-on letters came from Hobby Lobby but again, I couldn't find them on their online store.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The brand I used is </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.seicrafts.com/products/category/color-letters/">SEI Color Letters</a>.</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRQTsMIudOBtGpu7H12aTT1iCmaWfz5kIAFdlsU1425Jm_m55udpYqZdYfahm_c7R4vZnZS72oz27Zwr109W2u5Q8UolmHolLEPDeAb6TWO4MvJGcBugD3sA1OZSR337sv0huRXCHul4/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRQTsMIudOBtGpu7H12aTT1iCmaWfz5kIAFdlsU1425Jm_m55udpYqZdYfahm_c7R4vZnZS72oz27Zwr109W2u5Q8UolmHolLEPDeAb6TWO4MvJGcBugD3sA1OZSR337sv0huRXCHul4/w640-h640/IMG_0115.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><span style="font-size: large;">Step 1. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Iron on the letters. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Because I planned to put ribbon on the handles so names were added closer to the bottom of the tote. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZ7MTQiByymx3elyynNVH9yhs7byHFoIYd54yLsoMde8ZuKz8L14uP5yZkMobHqlPYq7vvw-SAeVKv_qLNXzA7ps4Oj4y5O4qcLwNqehHtpInEgp05neXuVkKqzO01-BZCpl_nVbRyqo/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZ7MTQiByymx3elyynNVH9yhs7byHFoIYd54yLsoMde8ZuKz8L14uP5yZkMobHqlPYq7vvw-SAeVKv_qLNXzA7ps4Oj4y5O4qcLwNqehHtpInEgp05neXuVkKqzO01-BZCpl_nVbRyqo/w640-h640/IMG_0113.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Step 2.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cover names with painters tape. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I added 2 overlapping rows with the edges cut straight.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKR1hKegisoU1oRMJwVKdg6MRiYI_U6V2WeGk-uQxcYgvKSW8O1UQk3GQK5AJUEz7G712JWmEZvdyw-lhZnDz8TmtQ8WAtdMmRJmNeADd8bYk0gFYfOR-Ct4hKmdECNt_fQgBbBq5Ftk/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKR1hKegisoU1oRMJwVKdg6MRiYI_U6V2WeGk-uQxcYgvKSW8O1UQk3GQK5AJUEz7G712JWmEZvdyw-lhZnDz8TmtQ8WAtdMmRJmNeADd8bYk0gFYfOR-Ct4hKmdECNt_fQgBbBq5Ftk/w640-h640/IMG_0117.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Step 3.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place cardboard, empty page protector, or plastic bag inside tote so paint doesn't bleed to back side.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Step 4.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lay stencil on tote. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add desired colors to paper plate. White is a great option to add to any color combination. I simply dapped paint on a brush and pounced it on the stencil, using 1 brush for each color combo so the colors don't become too "muddy"...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiMCEeIRJvVBSOBpqwT2gdGCDeZz16tlXIcjaWydGx7_FkGL4lgpI0WGftHgfCyEKSJfiG3fadqR8LimR-Bqnf7vYxuZSAKbOzTe9HeOivjfTPs09HUb3xgs5uf0e9PS008CCwfmA3x6U/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiMCEeIRJvVBSOBpqwT2gdGCDeZz16tlXIcjaWydGx7_FkGL4lgpI0WGftHgfCyEKSJfiG3fadqR8LimR-Bqnf7vYxuZSAKbOzTe9HeOivjfTPs09HUb3xgs5uf0e9PS008CCwfmA3x6U/w640-h640/IMG_0127.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu9VGvc0fBU9UITooUlS3q_niG1XUiyV4DL7WY7huAbycFjBI1z5g40hd5S_EbOg6PPDmYeiuGEROyrnH7oqlK4b8pil8oStYBkGdhjR1UG_IU4q16XVYPX3FXrUhJ5v04VP40PV-5MZs/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu9VGvc0fBU9UITooUlS3q_niG1XUiyV4DL7WY7huAbycFjBI1z5g40hd5S_EbOg6PPDmYeiuGEROyrnH7oqlK4b8pil8oStYBkGdhjR1UG_IU4q16XVYPX3FXrUhJ5v04VP40PV-5MZs/w640-h640/IMG_0128.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpG532V7M1KhgFolTmgZc8VCWSRBaG6_vSdXTp4to5urGTQcIvR2OmmkGBZt8-BhpbLdnOZ44k5lhe0cp4p7uhKj3UTNCCFvoqOzath4qMuqoAeBVzDbrGDBqgqnZH4nQ5EpggPbTTvg/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpG532V7M1KhgFolTmgZc8VCWSRBaG6_vSdXTp4to5urGTQcIvR2OmmkGBZt8-BhpbLdnOZ44k5lhe0cp4p7uhKj3UTNCCFvoqOzath4qMuqoAeBVzDbrGDBqgqnZH4nQ5EpggPbTTvg/w640-h640/IMG_0118.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmc45JIHTOp5b1ok8V1s_ykGk2mKAi-7Gec2FMX_u1xRriBpPzZ9TYyzm8RhDwXksqTxY5rPhVbwbxGRmcnHAYjF6NwcA3mn31CRLxdMpSFsmjttsvUwVL1ppZGpOB5mOr0c7i3ANc7Y/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmc45JIHTOp5b1ok8V1s_ykGk2mKAi-7Gec2FMX_u1xRriBpPzZ9TYyzm8RhDwXksqTxY5rPhVbwbxGRmcnHAYjF6NwcA3mn31CRLxdMpSFsmjttsvUwVL1ppZGpOB5mOr0c7i3ANc7Y/w640-h640/IMG_0120.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Step 5.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Peel off tape. Leave bags to dry overnight.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5U27EwfCR-jDs3wuWzgeEOmbKnzrdJKIN3cBDc85XaQgtIa3TY9gtJMyT9GHTvrbcsYW-2TZcB83EaSsEkO8aTZi6WQqxl3831I2t_7ughLwYsxp46st99Wy1mrWWavML83aWDbh3PY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5U27EwfCR-jDs3wuWzgeEOmbKnzrdJKIN3cBDc85XaQgtIa3TY9gtJMyT9GHTvrbcsYW-2TZcB83EaSsEkO8aTZi6WQqxl3831I2t_7ughLwYsxp46st99Wy1mrWWavML83aWDbh3PY/w640-h640/IMG_0122.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Step 6.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Add ribbon, rope, yarn, rick rack...anything to embellish handles.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsMwo82YLBpDL_UoMZD8BXBblj6fLJJnv_49ySRL7_C9FZku-Hxbh_jwLKc8pC65OyTlriJFwT5HRwtOa0wSzBATH2K4t7n6csSCJHut3XYAgKjiq5Tysz9Aq7oVHbjUpezuq6YZ0P-CY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsMwo82YLBpDL_UoMZD8BXBblj6fLJJnv_49ySRL7_C9FZku-Hxbh_jwLKc8pC65OyTlriJFwT5HRwtOa0wSzBATH2K4t7n6csSCJHut3XYAgKjiq5Tysz9Aq7oVHbjUpezuq6YZ0P-CY/w640-h640/IMG_0138.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzpzN2L_dwozkSip1ByiY3P6vrtMEzOt0gNNmLC7_zcyIQIC4XXjX99bt2RJEwr5irORwgE2tKbPTZZt-MfNdGSauU6aYLOHOC9Kr-OU6W00fVNmLKfEPs9MUCEDF7VpsUj5KCCWPsZBk/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzpzN2L_dwozkSip1ByiY3P6vrtMEzOt0gNNmLC7_zcyIQIC4XXjX99bt2RJEwr5irORwgE2tKbPTZZt-MfNdGSauU6aYLOHOC9Kr-OU6W00fVNmLKfEPs9MUCEDF7VpsUj5KCCWPsZBk/w640-h640/IMG_0139.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">On the first bag I used the <span style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://store.thecraftersworkshop.com/product/stencil-flower-frenzy/">Flower Frenzy</a> stencil. This is an intricate design and my easy paint daubing method didn't do it justice.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpFn0Iqo0n6f9sO-wpZpGCVxLFWYQzzQdbWsmFe6Kwxxa9pZyCpUyNhjxBRTSpQFL-vR1CnqcIRXPx6-DhGtLfumms6FCrffQo7LN00QWtKbrKEHmzSHYrvuclA3orKEnk6JqEb9c2Gc/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpFn0Iqo0n6f9sO-wpZpGCVxLFWYQzzQdbWsmFe6Kwxxa9pZyCpUyNhjxBRTSpQFL-vR1CnqcIRXPx6-DhGtLfumms6FCrffQo7LN00QWtKbrKEHmzSHYrvuclA3orKEnk6JqEb9c2Gc/w640-h640/tcw157-flower-frenzy_720x.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: center;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">I wasn't happy about the results so I made Annabelle another bag with the <a href="https://store.thecraftersworkshop.com/product/stencil-cosmic-swirl/" style="text-align: center;">Cosmic swirl stencil</a> like her sisters and cousins. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdjINb9VA9Nt1IUHFRkUXKed6vncZ-8JQ_047MlxP2AZUYGdmr96mMbld2k_2-T7cy9icvdqZIUZcj38XDmc5X5BkJ_NM-Cv-_7R2SHyVuUd9O7XIeskRjGz0buoIAeaQturUyAJOkV8/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdjINb9VA9Nt1IUHFRkUXKed6vncZ-8JQ_047MlxP2AZUYGdmr96mMbld2k_2-T7cy9icvdqZIUZcj38XDmc5X5BkJ_NM-Cv-_7R2SHyVuUd9O7XIeskRjGz0buoIAeaQturUyAJOkV8/w640-h640/tcw156-cosmic-swirl_720x.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMOfSeChqBnJGzCoBYcIWkVY-Tkq9xrd7OGvNOuBadEMwlBVKeVAxdqS2P8Qv0lPH7UDQ6D-MMpOssZYjbbBKzkkM-ZZljedFenWfO8CnS2vPqfqaXtzNw68qlXWHHDOFeeQisW082dg/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMOfSeChqBnJGzCoBYcIWkVY-Tkq9xrd7OGvNOuBadEMwlBVKeVAxdqS2P8Qv0lPH7UDQ6D-MMpOssZYjbbBKzkkM-ZZljedFenWfO8CnS2vPqfqaXtzNw68qlXWHHDOFeeQisW082dg/w640-h640/IMG_0176.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The girl's totes are all very similar with slight variations of color. </div><div style="text-align: left;">They all have pink...a must!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Children love anything with their name.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Fact!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This was an enjoyable, relatively quick project which filled my mind with future possibilities for grandchildren gifts:)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy creating!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Nellie's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08263522411137627905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864153469587896.post-5130374085680234002020-10-10T17:03:00.041-07:002021-05-28T14:40:49.561-07:00Chocolate Hell Cake 2020<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Last week I had my first retreat catering gig in about 4+ years. Brittany did the vast majority of catering at Nelie's Cottage so I was a bit rusty on efficiency:) </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://nelliescottageretreat.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html">Crossley Hideaway</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">my new retreat venue is newly up and running with catering as an option for groups of 5-6.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">But I digress...this is a chocolate cake post!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">And not just any ole' chocolate cake. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">No mam. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This is Chocolate Hell Cake 2020!</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpY6UUc_4m5EH1rkXIjlTCBLMYScwjQ14mBsHNBROBzQhYgnnvHgmtSZVzj3qN5km6-bMCFR8WNnAflq0wW9UXNG9hAGF0HYscOC6tKM9Xp81KljBkx-tYMca2xVpMm-_2sK4zagtDPrQ/s2048/B7C08317-D99A-4354-946B-2A464A849A64_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpY6UUc_4m5EH1rkXIjlTCBLMYScwjQ14mBsHNBROBzQhYgnnvHgmtSZVzj3qN5km6-bMCFR8WNnAflq0wW9UXNG9hAGF0HYscOC6tKM9Xp81KljBkx-tYMca2xVpMm-_2sK4zagtDPrQ/w640-h640/B7C08317-D99A-4354-946B-2A464A849A64_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I've had this recipe from my friend Angie for many years.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">While looking through recipes for the retreat, I laughed OUT-LOUD when I saw this one! </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">It seemed wholly appropriate with the way 2020 continues to evolve!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Yesterday, we had another hurricane grace the gulf coast. Our little town managed to escape a direct hit again.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Tragically, our beleaguered Louisiana neighbors just 40 miles to the east got a direct hit again. That's TWICE in 6 weeks. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Seriously, 2020 needs to just go...like yesterday.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">In the meantime... </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I highly recommend this delicious distraction. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Or as our Australian friend Mike likes to say...</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> "It's a lovely culinary indiscretion."</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizv1RjgqSDt70IaecaGWIU8TtrSNMNbnPqYoxSrgfE9pXA684jec5gIVFrSuK33QP0-vRsKSUBXMcZ-Rd-f_KOrKKIiX3zr7N93WBm4RYQTlP9ZAuEf3eIOJ8VZ565Mbz79cPOH5ulr3A/s2048/27B96767-99EF-4D7F-9D24-5ADCA32B2E65.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizv1RjgqSDt70IaecaGWIU8TtrSNMNbnPqYoxSrgfE9pXA684jec5gIVFrSuK33QP0-vRsKSUBXMcZ-Rd-f_KOrKKIiX3zr7N93WBm4RYQTlP9ZAuEf3eIOJ8VZ565Mbz79cPOH5ulr3A/w640-h640/27B96767-99EF-4D7F-9D24-5ADCA32B2E65.heic" width="640" /></a></p></div></div><p><u style="font-family: arial;"><br /></u></p><p><u><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><b>Chocolate Hell Cake 2020</b></span></u></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">1 small pkg instant chocolate pudding (try Ghirardelli) </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">1 cup sour cream (don't use low fat...it's dessert!)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">3 eggs</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">1 tsp vanilla (optional)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">1/2 cup oil</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">1/2 cup warm water</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">1 1/2 cup chocolate chips (I like mix of semi sweet & dark)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Throw (cause it's 2020) everything in a bowl but the chocolate chips. Mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Spread in a greased 9x13 (I prefer a plain tube pan)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Bake 350* for 30-ish minutes. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I begin testing at 25 minutes (don't overcook!)</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRpNHxrzOGmbL2oO_f_tyLbGB7OfcLz0qWv21gXUXLePKk47NacRYtLN17emYZuKYc5PUIiLXN0MUE0oBHrwwjwW9PfKFNc_bDr3Kj0NTVhoQhDMNEAgFyFR8lX82pCpyAObNdRMzblQ/s2048/C7D431C6-2802-4322-9DBD-C4CB54CCDAFD_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRpNHxrzOGmbL2oO_f_tyLbGB7OfcLz0qWv21gXUXLePKk47NacRYtLN17emYZuKYc5PUIiLXN0MUE0oBHrwwjwW9PfKFNc_bDr3Kj0NTVhoQhDMNEAgFyFR8lX82pCpyAObNdRMzblQ/w640-h640/C7D431C6-2802-4322-9DBD-C4CB54CCDAFD_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">By the way, the batter will be scrumptiously thick, similar to brownies.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiowMtUpGSSxtnYIToO8L8nUN7QCS9uth4vXe2xed6J3tGCXRgsO2EpAJq-I-9RUogIkG5X_q1-Zk59CSEbnYpu9B_fl5CNNRpWTYwuZZxZEkIat2FVAp-qaC4HoHxfogpSsYd_1aL-Rls/s2048/7344BFC4-B94F-4638-B558-D422D00D9FD7_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiowMtUpGSSxtnYIToO8L8nUN7QCS9uth4vXe2xed6J3tGCXRgsO2EpAJq-I-9RUogIkG5X_q1-Zk59CSEbnYpu9B_fl5CNNRpWTYwuZZxZEkIat2FVAp-qaC4HoHxfogpSsYd_1aL-Rls/w640-h640/7344BFC4-B94F-4638-B558-D422D00D9FD7_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlXbjY1HCAgX4VC0MFwSxYV83BIybPeBQ8qsacW7MTLWaCjZG4gdUUa8MbjlbHLpWBx6PCrQ38_oGEskgS1mmJNDeiW1mf_1yOwkTF1rsXmUJQZntV2mBhodp9BFpCHK-FWYxyBh2oFc/s2048/B7454D5F-B5C3-4882-B8CB-F27BBD579589.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: large;">This cake is deliciously moist (if not overcooked!) </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">However, if one really wants to pile on the calories...haha!...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I recommend...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><u><b>Texas Sheet Cake Icing</b></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">1 stick of butter</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">6 tablespoons milk </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">4 tablespoons cocoa</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Stir on medium high heat till boiling. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Pour over 3 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Mix well.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Drizzle over cake. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Serve cake slightly warm with Bluebell's Homemade Vanilla (cause that's how we roll down here!)</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpY6UUc_4m5EH1rkXIjlTCBLMYScwjQ14mBsHNBROBzQhYgnnvHgmtSZVzj3qN5km6-bMCFR8WNnAflq0wW9UXNG9hAGF0HYscOC6tKM9Xp81KljBkx-tYMca2xVpMm-_2sK4zagtDPrQ/s2048/B7C08317-D99A-4354-946B-2A464A849A64_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpY6UUc_4m5EH1rkXIjlTCBLMYScwjQ14mBsHNBROBzQhYgnnvHgmtSZVzj3qN5km6-bMCFR8WNnAflq0wW9UXNG9hAGF0HYscOC6tKM9Xp81KljBkx-tYMca2xVpMm-_2sK4zagtDPrQ/w640-h640/B7C08317-D99A-4354-946B-2A464A849A64_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></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/AVvXsEgAMGhwTxsalWdCH6Xh6o2Dh550KPMo6lsbuw1JlH0BlD5PsOiSAz6oCYW-XTCMzN3B8XIkRx9ZtiPUr1cBIyc6s1WKPtOdWuyy5_udmGvzgR9arBPn5jSDrvT62fc8HelWPyAw8BRvCUg/s2048/DDA064BD-C4D5-4EC5-863E-117053C1EC71_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMGhwTxsalWdCH6Xh6o2Dh550KPMo6lsbuw1JlH0BlD5PsOiSAz6oCYW-XTCMzN3B8XIkRx9ZtiPUr1cBIyc6s1WKPtOdWuyy5_udmGvzgR9arBPn5jSDrvT62fc8HelWPyAw8BRvCUg/w640-h640/DDA064BD-C4D5-4EC5-863E-117053C1EC71_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Enjoy!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Chocolate just might make 2020 less like...you know... Hell...haha!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Nellie's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08263522411137627905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864153469587896.post-11309755404168317922020-09-02T10:40:00.004-07:002020-09-03T05:17:32.727-07:00Survivor's Guilt...Aint' Nobody Helping Got Time For That<span face="" style="font-size: large;">Quick 2020 Update...</span><div><span style="font-size: large;">We have now had 3 big storms in 3 years. Harvey, Imelda, & Laura. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Imelda brought us 1 foot of water in the just finished (from Harvey) apartment. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Laura only left 2 downed trees & a bit of roof flashing pushed back. We were extremely fortunate this time around...and we know it.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB4nE1qOiZp2PQ6p6-MVcRs1joMvPIUPobLVJd78E4hCzZx_tnmsnXPwk7vIrhNmi9S3nRI8Z3BsevmRK9Bb9udH9RVayO6-bwH8TLStof_GZ6fCiWF5WhPO9YtMk-9obL5iQ42pWv5IY/s2048/IMG_7637.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB4nE1qOiZp2PQ6p6-MVcRs1joMvPIUPobLVJd78E4hCzZx_tnmsnXPwk7vIrhNmi9S3nRI8Z3BsevmRK9Bb9udH9RVayO6-bwH8TLStof_GZ6fCiWF5WhPO9YtMk-9obL5iQ42pWv5IY/w781-h586/IMG_7637.HEIC" width="781" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Real devastation from Laura landed in southwest Louisiana where our cajun friends are facing months and years of restoration. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Surviving a hurricane without much damage is always bitter sweet. You are relieved and glad and heartbroken for the unlucky ones. A meaner of survivor's guilt comes to many. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Below are my thoughts after Harvey in 2017...</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Survivor's Guilt...ain't nobody got time for that...</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> <br /></span><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">My friend Peggy called to say she was bringing dinner to me & Michael. </span><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">A few days later she came bearing roast with potatoes & carrots, rice & gravy, salad, homemade rolls & apple dumplings.</span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">It was a delectable feast! </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">As we talked she almost whispered "I hate to be in line somewhere and be asked if we flooded. I feel bad saying no." </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">Her face revealed the depth of her survivor guilt. </span><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">The rest of the story about my friend is that her husband's dental office flooded causing great upheaval with employees and patients. </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">She is providing housing for some family that flooded. </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">She is helping with her church flooding recovery. </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">And she is cooking and delivering meals to many! </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">Survivor guilt...she's helping & ain't got time for that! </span><br />
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<span face="" style="font-size: large;">I have a bit of survivor's guilt too. </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">My house only took on 10 inches of water in </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://nelliescottageretreat.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-rain-came-down-and-floods-came-up.html?q=hurricane">Hurricane Harvey</a>.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Ky-YxKm7o6eQCDdJxJr1WUftWEz_111s0LY90tD7ptnFGLBMZz_ycme9XuxgZEluUcXjQKSE6kPqWwbTcadmmg7U3fkPcS7sxfEjqOZxGrYNDVe_h2ZeXJ9hShqg4IB39ya0BdQB6Wo/s2048/IMG_9910.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Ky-YxKm7o6eQCDdJxJr1WUftWEz_111s0LY90tD7ptnFGLBMZz_ycme9XuxgZEluUcXjQKSE6kPqWwbTcadmmg7U3fkPcS7sxfEjqOZxGrYNDVe_h2ZeXJ9hShqg4IB39ya0BdQB6Wo/s640/IMG_9910.jpeg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">My daughter's apartment (french doors in back) had water over the countertops.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Many, many of their belongings were destroyed. </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">Their little family needed a place to go so I closed my retreat venue </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://nelliescottageretreat.blogspot.com/2017/09/goodbye-nellies-cottage.html?q=hurricane">Nellie's Cottage</a> to give them a home.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAheWqNW3ti5HlU3QMYWnC1KAz0_enmdauTP3PGdSDpvcA7Eo4P1eGkvgSnSTQOhyphenhyphenxO3VgVIjdxtMZCAdv5hWryrF1gD9ReriPT4YP8-_xQMGrYsHSlsOu8fwiXE2ejQSWpIQfOPtqBU/s640/_MG_0358.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAheWqNW3ti5HlU3QMYWnC1KAz0_enmdauTP3PGdSDpvcA7Eo4P1eGkvgSnSTQOhyphenhyphenxO3VgVIjdxtMZCAdv5hWryrF1gD9ReriPT4YP8-_xQMGrYsHSlsOu8fwiXE2ejQSWpIQfOPtqBU/s0/_MG_0358.jpeg" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">Soooo... now my sweet daughter has survivor guilt for having somewhere to go, while mom lives upstairs in a half gutted home!</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTzNzSCmGVn6R5WrPATuP7lbpcl3Yzvak9TcsCTDvgVnTLjxedEq0pzkHSIFuWgKgbkcvJKhL4AAych8-Ub9N36ZH7IS_6gx0fOuWFtGYWVMbrRrlgGSzOU6xncxuOwt3NVBoJvi6lDl4/s2048/IMG_0412.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTzNzSCmGVn6R5WrPATuP7lbpcl3Yzvak9TcsCTDvgVnTLjxedEq0pzkHSIFuWgKgbkcvJKhL4AAych8-Ub9N36ZH7IS_6gx0fOuWFtGYWVMbrRrlgGSzOU6xncxuOwt3NVBoJvi6lDl4/s640/IMG_0412.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><span face="" style="font-size: large;">Survivor's guilt...trust me when I say with 4 little children...</span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">She definitely ain't got time for that!</span></div><div>
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<span face="" style="font-size: large;">Where does it end? </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">Are we allowed to be grateful for the tender mercies that have come our way? </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">Are we flawed or callous when glad when our circumstances are not a worse case scenario? </span><br />
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<span face="" style="font-size: large;">Yes.</span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">I believe we are allowed to be glad, grateful, & relieved. </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">It is even NECESSARY that we do not allow survivor guilt over come us. Those in worse circumstances need us desperately! </span><br />
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<span face="" style="font-size: large;">Survivor's guilt..."aint' nobody in need got time for that...too many people to help!</span><br />
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<span face="" style="font-size: large;">Survivor guilt 101...</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span face="" style="font-size: large;">If you did not flood those of us who did DO NOT begrudge your good fortune! </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">We are glad and grateful you did not! </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">We have desperately needed you to help muck out our homes, bring us supplies, provide us meals, and bring much needed compassion and comfort to our lives! </span><br />
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<span face="" style="font-size: large;">Again, we are GRATEFUL you did not flood!</span><br /><br />
<span face="" style="font-size: large;">I do think there are some that could use a healthy dose of survivor guilt. But those kind of people rarely feel the need to contribute to the world. </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">During the storm and immediately afterwards we had a young man stay with us who was helping his sister with her 3 young children. He was a valuable asset to all of us in those first tumultuous days. I praised his efforts on behalf of his sister and asked what he would be doing if he was not with us. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">He replied "I'd be in Beaumont with my roommates, probably watching movies in our apartment. Keep in mind these young adult men roommates were watching movies while people were being rescued by boats in life threatening conditions. </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">So my theory proves correct in this instance...those who should feel survivor's guilt usually do not. </span><br />
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<span face="" style="font-size: large;">Ironically, those who are running faster than they have strength to help those in need often do feel bad that they are in better conditions than others. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Life cannot be a battle of the worse case scenario. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">There will ALWAYS be a more devastating tragedy or circumstance. It's a big world out there...</span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">So...how do we cope with "survivor's guilt" when we are on the lesser end of devastation around us? </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">It's simple, we help and comfort in any way we can. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">For me, a priority is helping care for my sweet grandchildren while they adjust to a new reality and mom and dad are mucking out homes for others.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Madeline, age 2 keeps saying "<a href="https://nelliescottageretreat.blogspot.com/2017/10/unnna-go-homemadelines-plea.html?q=go+home">unna go home Grammie</a>" and it is breaking my heart.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfMd624ik9M_PsDhBvZEj30Y74Nk8JLcX3D4OK_fPH9VugV9jjddmad62r0C35YSe4FGDbdbDTZmMmj7FsRt5ww1wunIT8SYYbDdJKLPkUQytiIeKLXj1HbTdTV-NvLZ2o3zV2Q_-do7I/s640/fullsizeoutput_18bc.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfMd624ik9M_PsDhBvZEj30Y74Nk8JLcX3D4OK_fPH9VugV9jjddmad62r0C35YSe4FGDbdbDTZmMmj7FsRt5ww1wunIT8SYYbDdJKLPkUQytiIeKLXj1HbTdTV-NvLZ2o3zV2Q_-do7I/s0/fullsizeoutput_18bc.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Survivor's guilt...I don't have time for that, there are little ones to hold, kiss, and comfort.</span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">I had a cousin text me from a non-flooded area of Houston asking if she could share pictures of my flooded house with a Facebook group page. Those in the group were making snarky comments about not wanting to come to our area and help muck out houses. </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">She wanted to set them straight and boy oh boy did I have a fiery, forceful reply! </span><span face="" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span face="" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">"If people don't understand the devastation it means they are not doing enough for the ones who were devastated. You can quote me on that. They need to get their rear ends out there and be mucking out houses, washing clothes, buying groceries, feeding people, or babysitting kids. I don't have much time for laziness right now!"</span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">We are in the midst of a </span><span face="" style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://nelliescottageretreat.blogspot.com/2017/10/the-great-belonging-migrationa-post.html?q=go+home">Great Belongings Migration</a> after this hurricane sooooo...</span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">Survivor's guilt...we are too busy working & ain't got time for that!<br /></span>
<span face="" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">Survivor's guilt is real and I am certainly not disparaging anyone who has experienced any kind of trauma. </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">Survivors of every tragedy face a long road of managing emotions they never anticipated, nor were equipped to manage.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">However, the roller coaster of "I am so relieved it wasn't me but feel terrible it wasn't me" can be put to better use for things like hurricanes.</span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">Many charities, scholarships, and service organizations came about in the face of a personal tragedy. There are founded by someone that decided turning lemons into lemonade seemed a better way to live than sucking on sour lemons for lifetime of bitterness.</span><br />
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<span face="" style="font-size: large;">Survivor's guilt...channel it well. </span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">Do good where you are able and capable.</span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">Assume all good people are helping as much as they can.</span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">Ignore the rest. </span><br />
<span face="" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="" style="font-size: large;">In the words of one of the great survivor anthems of the 1970's by Gloria Gaynor</span><span face="" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span face="" style="font-size: large;">"I will survive...long as I know how to love I know I'll stay alive".....</span><br />
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<span face="" style="font-size: large;">Isn't this the answer to our survivor's guilt? </span><br />
<span face="" style="font-size: large;">As long as we LOVE (and serve)...we will all survive! </span><br />
<span face="" style="font-size: large;">It always comes back to love. </span><br />
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<span face="" style="font-size: large;">And so with all of my survivor's guilt, I dedicate this song to horrible hurricane Harvey...</span><br />
<span face="" style="font-size: large;">WE WILL SURVIVE!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://youtu.be/Faf1ch7Q9XE">https://youtu.be/Faf1ch7Q9XE</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Sharing a bit of survivor's guilt love, Kimberly</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<br /></div></div></div></div>Nellie's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08263522411137627905noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864153469587896.post-32115736618650075422020-07-02T07:30:00.004-07:002020-07-02T19:55:34.725-07:00Grammie Camp 2020<br /><font size="6">Oh sweet summertime and Grammie Camp time!</font><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkfUO2JpnF9z-CMaiDJAb_qQnzkhDb3EKuTqoHxBppc0XaKkn8tzPYUTKKx0lTVgxRuPFJt5BnajnXAtks5XLHwl_muUxh0wGax9bwki3TwedPw6sNvKYKA7S5Bvfex5r5VuF50wN8J0/s3024/IMG_4770.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkfUO2JpnF9z-CMaiDJAb_qQnzkhDb3EKuTqoHxBppc0XaKkn8tzPYUTKKx0lTVgxRuPFJt5BnajnXAtks5XLHwl_muUxh0wGax9bwki3TwedPw6sNvKYKA7S5Bvfex5r5VuF50wN8J0/w625-h625/IMG_4770.jpeg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scarlett, Madeline, Charlotte, & Ethan<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><font size="5">I have wanted to do a Grammie Camp ever since I became a Grammie in 2010. This year finally presented the opportunity for half of my grand-darlings to participate and my, my, how they did happily, noisily and exuberantly participate! </font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5">I had two rounds of back to back Grammie Camp.</font></div><div><font size="5">First was Scarlett 7, Ethan & Charlotte 6, and Madeline almost 5.</font></div><div><font size="5">Second was Annabelle 9, and Savannah 8. </font></div><div><font size="5">As you can imagine the first week was more noisy and chaotic but hilarious. The second week was more tame & grown-up but I actually had moments of missing the chaos...haha!</font></div><div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5">I love planning events around a theme have had this song in mind for awhile. Ideas for Grammie Camp were taken from one of my favorite childhood songs...</font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjFa6w7NLiYH1uA8sUEhOsM6luOTJCU_evEiHLe_ffjLvRMgw0mQ5cb50QPmP9zXHN307AeUnI3jfl8uyg9-Qg3vQxYtWpDQXz5B6RlzYEhkPxOQqtAjSVuZLes2xx8PJOHy5zvgbz9xk/s1425/Screen+Shot+2020-06-28+at+9.42.55+PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1425" data-original-width="1217" height="781" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjFa6w7NLiYH1uA8sUEhOsM6luOTJCU_evEiHLe_ffjLvRMgw0mQ5cb50QPmP9zXHN307AeUnI3jfl8uyg9-Qg3vQxYtWpDQXz5B6RlzYEhkPxOQqtAjSVuZLes2xx8PJOHy5zvgbz9xk/w666-h781/Screen+Shot+2020-06-28+at+9.42.55+PM.jpeg" width="666" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/library/childrens-songbook/oh-what-do-you-do-in-the-summertime?lang=eng&_r=1" id="Oh What Do You Do In The Summertime?" name="Oh What Do You Do In The Summertime?" target="_blank">https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/library/childrens-songbook/oh-what-do-you-do-in-the-summertime?lang=eng&_r=1</a></div><div><br /></div><div><font size="5">Planning Grammie Camp around these words gave me activities to replicate, along with crafts, photo shoots, and photo albums created by each child. </font></div><div><font size="5">And bonus...</font><span style="font-size: x-large;">they learned a new song!</span></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5">Ambitious? Maybe a little. </font></div><div><font size="5">There were a few moments in the chaos when I questioned my sanity...haha. </font></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><font size="6">Welcome to Grammie Camp 2020!</font></div><div><font size="5">Note: I combined the photos from both camp rounds in this post and the theme album page from the little kids...I forgot to take a picture of the big girl's albums...so sad:-[<br /></font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="6">Oh what do you do in the summertime...</font></div><div><font size="5"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCcYpEfitiksPAXYYy8OE7s9KC2qKcxyoZaQLMZzFBE79gUaIsfDLthJc8G96mt5PSFw0uv28AqX5v5qw8yERswSpSdJpKjg-MkRc4_3pWvolhwOb9EHPrIiWWtU4zpsEFlI6tT8ScqA/s3024/IMG_5041.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCcYpEfitiksPAXYYy8OE7s9KC2qKcxyoZaQLMZzFBE79gUaIsfDLthJc8G96mt5PSFw0uv28AqX5v5qw8yERswSpSdJpKjg-MkRc4_3pWvolhwOb9EHPrIiWWtU4zpsEFlI6tT8ScqA/w625-h625/IMG_5041.jpeg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6m5J9kFzhyphenhyphenfmttNuUhdXSnpT7FtWB3OljMxbW2QBRAsWFuhbWZCeTS1NiTNg-V9T84g7KxNR17W7LrYAIBA5-ySNBFW7BMXceELml8qlymei0fySwSi6A8N7EvPVjtAMFW_io1oyLIQE/s2865/IMG_4775.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2865" data-original-width="2865" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6m5J9kFzhyphenhyphenfmttNuUhdXSnpT7FtWB3OljMxbW2QBRAsWFuhbWZCeTS1NiTNg-V9T84g7KxNR17W7LrYAIBA5-ySNBFW7BMXceELml8qlymei0fySwSi6A8N7EvPVjtAMFW_io1oyLIQE/w625-h625/IMG_4775.jpeg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font size="5">These four come in "two sets" of co conspirators... </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font size="5">Scarlett & Ethan are adventurous and noisily slightly naughty when together. They love boisterous activities like water guns, pool wrestling and putting the kid picnic table in the jacuzzi.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font size="5">Charlotte and Madeline are welded at the hip with everything rainbows, princess and unicorns with these two! They are more quietly sneaky like climbing up in my sewing cabinet for scissors to cut all the beanie baby tags off.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS32OotAI92aQc0qxtI6wIzMD4fp1MwRFcmXG3l0flKRGfqhv2FUvgFIUF3pKZYvKvnOQraV51IbnrGrj3MoyMoXyUOGYvmcGuDb8beOiU0fdKWKZvz52spRepd8EcwUB864sb-WhkzDQ/s3024/IMG_5418.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS32OotAI92aQc0qxtI6wIzMD4fp1MwRFcmXG3l0flKRGfqhv2FUvgFIUF3pKZYvKvnOQraV51IbnrGrj3MoyMoXyUOGYvmcGuDb8beOiU0fdKWKZvz52spRepd8EcwUB864sb-WhkzDQ/w625-h625/IMG_5418.jpeg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font size="5">Annabelle & Savannah are more grown up now, advanced in their crafting and eager for their first sewing lesson:) As the oldest in both their families they are a tiny bit bossy in their own way...haha!</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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So do I.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font size="6"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font size="6">Oh what do you do in the summertime when all the world is green?</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font size="6">Do you march in parades...</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMew3dQIB7TEKKHqVPPQDIvhTEFohvjTdM0v2VzZwMDA7U0yLMhgWHoNECyznj03rfyQQC2_HWPcSIlFJsu8oJpyFXXruhivW9umEJ5wTqRlME6mwxD-EkCbsYIxaFJthOO68RdtJmWw4/s3024/IMG_5319.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMew3dQIB7TEKKHqVPPQDIvhTEFohvjTdM0v2VzZwMDA7U0yLMhgWHoNECyznj03rfyQQC2_HWPcSIlFJsu8oJpyFXXruhivW9umEJ5wTqRlME6mwxD-EkCbsYIxaFJthOO68RdtJmWw4/w625-h625/IMG_5319.jpeg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I'm not sure about the origin or authenticity of said "star"...</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font size="5">let's just say it sufficed since it was way past bedtime and these little monsters had been up since 5:15!</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font size="5">The "big girls" counted stars with Grandad from the jacuzzi!</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGTgKv-i_S11SIlSl1QPA4_7FpNV8LLy9FF7C5PBpMwW9FHXP9TUaD3-6xQJNtMZ2ILjmSj8w0b0lm3tpa81Qoo9P8EhsZWT-5Jx4rtnQ5jPNHddMcogdSeLF8C7N8CF0hMGN3dCpgQg/s3024/IMG_5364.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGTgKv-i_S11SIlSl1QPA4_7FpNV8LLy9FF7C5PBpMwW9FHXP9TUaD3-6xQJNtMZ2ILjmSj8w0b0lm3tpa81Qoo9P8EhsZWT-5Jx4rtnQ5jPNHddMcogdSeLF8C7N8CF0hMGN3dCpgQg/w625-h625/IMG_5364.jpeg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font size="5">Of course we had a few more adventures at Grammie Camp with Grandad's help...such as...</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font size="5"> </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font size="5">A Nerf gun war with teams, then one directed at stuffed animals which turned very quickly to a friendly assault on Grandad...haha!</font><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOXL5NmdxRhoSjEQIqOOGjoFgybVm15GEY0M-rYeC7px9DppLLLE1lFyp8pgGbZ68Vn1wyV9Nf31IqxWJ-t-bLUqrcOdBAMrklUT89MEX-3SesKY_uiA61MQ_FnL5YBRuC4YtS-M4UhSs/s3024/IMG_5210.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOXL5NmdxRhoSjEQIqOOGjoFgybVm15GEY0M-rYeC7px9DppLLLE1lFyp8pgGbZ68Vn1wyV9Nf31IqxWJ-t-bLUqrcOdBAMrklUT89MEX-3SesKY_uiA61MQ_FnL5YBRuC4YtS-M4UhSs/w625-h625/IMG_5210.jpeg" width="625" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">Oh how they make me laugh! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They see simple joys in the world I had forgotten existed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next year three new 4 year olds will be added to the happy chaos and I want to do something special with my 3 older grandsons now 11, 14, & 16 in Utah...they've outgrown these type of activities:) </div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTKMCYHdjKO5eq2bPT5r8cb8ZuaMbwP31a33z2AkhZdxrvZrmUbkAawQPo_Siionfgij54Hrmcv9P-9Z3_goOzygY2ZovIsjFaSVxnug77xpJMnsatRiykJPGjMJlheKhQwLqSs4U04Yo/s5000/Grandkids+%25282+of+6%2529.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">NOTHING in this world is more important than family. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">NOTHING. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><font face="georgia">Sharing a bit of love, Kimberly</font></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">p.s. I linked the images below just incase you's like to try your own version of "Oh What Do You Do In The Summertime!"</div></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><font size="5">Good luck:) </font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5">Tip #1</font></div><div><font size="5">Print everything BEFORE hand (unlike me) and for heaven's sake buy a boatload of glue-sticks!</font></div><div><font size="5">Tip #2</font></div><div><font size="5">Manage expectations and enjoy each twist & turn...schedules are highly overrated:)</font></div><div><font size="5">Tip #3</font></div><div><font size="5">Plan for plenty of downtime just to play, but have a few activities in your back pocket if the natives get restless:)</font></div><div><font size="5">Tip #4</font></div><div><font size="5">Cuddle much, hug tightly, sing loudly, and read them your favorite children's books...the days are long but the years are terribly short.</font></div><div><font size="5">Tip #5</font></div><div><font size="5">Embrace the mess...it can be cleaned up later AFTER they go home. </font></div><div><font size="5">Tip #6</font></div><div><font size="5">Record the precious moments for they will not come again.</font></div><div><font size="5">Tip #7</font></div><div><font size="5">You do you. Don't feel pressure to spend time doing things like other people.</font></div><div><font size="5">Tip #8</font></div><div><font size="5">Love conquers all...</font></div><div><font size="5">waking each other up at 5:15 am, sticky hands on the velvet couch, lemon juice dribbling on the fabric bar stools, small picnic tables in the pool (yes really), brawling with their sibling (very little cousin conflict...haha), hiding in the pantry sneaking chocolate chips before breakfast, and my favorite, climbing up the shelves in a sewing closet for scissors to cut all the tags off the beanie babies (hopefully none were valuable)...remember l</font><span style="font-size: x-large;">ove conquers all all of it:)</span></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><br /></div><div><font size="5">*Note- I printed 4 images to one page of white card stock. The little kids had a 6x6 album, the big girls 8x8...simply because it's what I had on hand!<br /></font>
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This year she finally got her wish at <a href="https://nelliescottageretreat.blogspot.com/2020/06/blog-post.html">Grammie Camp 2020</a> along with cousin Savannah!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc66Nbg10aUSu7LF2h0_GPQmMAxiGpVpH4ggwMeH4qagyx7qinmPTDzPvyqz5mgTsR7JNcnOrz6cuBYT20J_JTFvot2pDGpkMECuoA9TJKBnog6MgDEvP1VjXL1MIvNSgFO1-wkDbd1TI/s3024/IMG_5694.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc66Nbg10aUSu7LF2h0_GPQmMAxiGpVpH4ggwMeH4qagyx7qinmPTDzPvyqz5mgTsR7JNcnOrz6cuBYT20J_JTFvot2pDGpkMECuoA9TJKBnog6MgDEvP1VjXL1MIvNSgFO1-wkDbd1TI/w625-h625/IMG_5694.jpeg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></font><font size="5"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikw6v73EKAZ1PibI9ZHTpqFp12O31yCuw2VY2tbFFVTyewiaQK3UHCdR0Phz_GyhvYQaiYXP41gjAYXDDowHk1QxMNZiJgQohlstuYmlcMMMf2llFP3Xvnx2Ve0lz7Wmz5MU4zwF-B0gs/s3024/IMG_5704.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikw6v73EKAZ1PibI9ZHTpqFp12O31yCuw2VY2tbFFVTyewiaQK3UHCdR0Phz_GyhvYQaiYXP41gjAYXDDowHk1QxMNZiJgQohlstuYmlcMMMf2llFP3Xvnx2Ve0lz7Wmz5MU4zwF-B0gs/w625-h625/IMG_5704.jpeg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was once a prolific seamstress making the vast majority of my clothing as a teenager and continuing with tiny overalls and flouncy dresses for my children as a young mother. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These days I mostly embellish clothing and creative fabric projects. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In order for the girls to have plenty of sewing practice. I created a skirt panel pattern and let them choose fabrics for a multi paneled swing skirt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font size="5">They chose their favorite prints and cut the panels after learning the art of pinning fabric...not an easy task!</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8NKxUF03n9ux2vfZkqhHdLBs7w-RQM5qef8XSXgHcH_8-2jeHvyZSQAhki13lcpURGFSvf1JqwpDb-TpOWlcPFrkFcFM2cpiKzAubeBPM91GOKXk-aKZExs2lm1SlHqv1zzk0z4zQJ4/s3024/IMG_5514.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8NKxUF03n9ux2vfZkqhHdLBs7w-RQM5qef8XSXgHcH_8-2jeHvyZSQAhki13lcpURGFSvf1JqwpDb-TpOWlcPFrkFcFM2cpiKzAubeBPM91GOKXk-aKZExs2lm1SlHqv1zzk0z4zQJ4/w625-h625/IMG_5514.jpeg" width="625" /></a></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/AVvXsEh3Zxe7Dtub41Alp7-WPPueMGMT2Yid_osXA7A8Sa37d3pu73kd7k80Cl-Q7tQkmdz3MAnVmY-5f4y0eauFAcmRQo5NjIiwnPKm6hjSXhuzCCLObsq0nzsic10on38pJUVHzY1D-ka9hGY/s3024/IMG_5520.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Zxe7Dtub41Alp7-WPPueMGMT2Yid_osXA7A8Sa37d3pu73kd7k80Cl-Q7tQkmdz3MAnVmY-5f4y0eauFAcmRQo5NjIiwnPKm6hjSXhuzCCLObsq0nzsic10on38pJUVHzY1D-ka9hGY/w625-h625/IMG_5520.jpeg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><font size="5">Both girls found ironing a bit frightening... </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Maybe I overdid the burn warning? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dt7li07N7UpFaTqyL74dRzapxZszbGMULYJlip4Qw0-cpIPlsyoLMkZWjpmgXiResYEAkGVIFICgdinVNkDTczYDALn3OV6BWwk4CBmHOL1inZgBakA7A_i3bwI68tO7N-0LIQKRsEA/s2933/IMG_5539.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2933" data-original-width="2933" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dt7li07N7UpFaTqyL74dRzapxZszbGMULYJlip4Qw0-cpIPlsyoLMkZWjpmgXiResYEAkGVIFICgdinVNkDTczYDALn3OV6BWwk4CBmHOL1inZgBakA7A_i3bwI68tO7N-0LIQKRsEA/w625-h625/IMG_5539.jpeg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font size="5">Finally came the fun part...sewing the fabric panels together. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font size="5">This was really great practice for my patience:) </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font size="5">It's not easy to control the foot pedal and I issued a few warnings for "speeding"...haha!</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTsw5f8Eku4b6nEcvFyIDo0ehwQMg6StHnP8vQ8JVeyi8Z0y5hu8uvb0e0TF-rroInY9Px3UEkLrCXI0YEi4LhHiEkMNJDCjfnmeI4CIn1IGQrqNBBvv2CMXkZp0c3Ve8P_WK4SZcWH8/s3024/IMG_5549.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTsw5f8Eku4b6nEcvFyIDo0ehwQMg6StHnP8vQ8JVeyi8Z0y5hu8uvb0e0TF-rroInY9Px3UEkLrCXI0YEi4LhHiEkMNJDCjfnmeI4CIn1IGQrqNBBvv2CMXkZp0c3Ve8P_WK4SZcWH8/w625-h625/IMG_5549.jpeg" width="625" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSjS2AT8uLJL8jHioARdeNsMfG18-pdW7Ft60cOEdD7UW8NOLbAfX8e-rBzwadsKHNYnha4jwXAhOa9PB7QCG79vVwtaNPl4TPwfT-KtJy9rKAYR9Ne1BVhlYlhQztA5o9A23j2QXDSc8/s3024/IMG_5540.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSjS2AT8uLJL8jHioARdeNsMfG18-pdW7Ft60cOEdD7UW8NOLbAfX8e-rBzwadsKHNYnha4jwXAhOa9PB7QCG79vVwtaNPl4TPwfT-KtJy9rKAYR9Ne1BVhlYlhQztA5o9A23j2QXDSc8/w625-h625/IMG_5540.jpeg" width="625" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><font size="5">The beaming faces below exude the happy confidence that comes from a new skill learned. 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They were so busy with violin, dancing, piano, soccer, and most other sports there never seemed enough time. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font size="5">Passing my skill along to granddaughters will be a joy!</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="georgia" size="5"><i>Sharing a bit of love, Kimberly</i></font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font size="5"></font></div>Nellie's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08263522411137627905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864153469587896.post-49980016338264697642020-06-28T17:12:00.000-07:002020-06-30T06:44:55.638-07:00Galveston Beach in Spring<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There's something so soothing about a day playing in the sand while the ocean waves gently roll into the shore with a quiet roar. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This was one of those kind of days and as you can see by Luxton's grin...this day at the beach in spring of 2019 was perfect! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Grandad attempted more than one sand castle but Luxton always had other more destructive plans...haha!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">There was however, lots and lots of digging!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I thought about how many times I plow ahead with time and energy pouring out of me, leaving me dry and depleted simply because I didn't take the time to "plug the hole" with things that nourish me like meditation, time for creating, reading, yoga, healthy eating etc...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lemons are the color of sunshine! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Summer is here...so cue the lemons decor!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My kitchen has now been transformed into a summery, lemony haven of sunshine happiness!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I loved these fun pillows from Tuesday Morning because of the added turquoise to the leaves. Shades of turquoise & teal have filled my home for a few years with no end in sight...for now:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wooden lemons and limes from Tuesday Morning fill a fabulous dough bowl bought at Hobby Lobby (half price of course!)...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted the lemons and limes to sit higher in the bowl so I added a bag of moss to the bowl. I didn't tear the moss apart, simply placed it as a mat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is one <a href="https://www.wayfair.com/Three-Posts--Keysville-Old-Wood-Dough-Decorative-Bowl-X111830329-L1267-K~W000729218.html?refid=GX112603346643-W000729218&device=c&ptid=879016509974&network=g&targetid=aud-356699937033:pla-879016509974&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=44390478&fdid=1817&gclid=CjwKCAjwq832BRA5EiwACvCWscSzvcp7B3K1lv2D0c09jPGARKYGvNgqWidS4KuqoK-CeNE-YTbluxoCi74QAvD_BwE">Dough Bowl</a> option...a little pricey though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hobby Lobby no longer carries them. Dough bowls come in all shapes sizes and price ranges...just google them:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since the bowl would only be seen from the front, I placed the lemons and limes towards the front of the bowl for more height.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This lemon tree isn't actually a tree:) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is three separate <a href="https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-4205103/sonoma-goods-for-life-faux-lemon-stem.jsp?skuid=33866715&ci_mcc=ci&utm_campaign=DECOR&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=google&utm_product=33866715&CID=shopping15&utm_campaignid=9733267180&pid=googleadwords_int&af_channel=CSE&gclid=CjwKCAjwq832BRA5EiwACvCWsZvXsQzPgKIdv6-9CQH5Fn0-M3kojBOZYkZbOp2xvit-nOxyXj9KTBoC8P8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">Lemon Stems</a>! </span><span style="font-size: large;">I packed the antique fire extinguisher with plastic bags to hold the tree in place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One morning I walked into the kitchen to see the sun streaming through the blinds...it was a sweet moment of joy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I fell in love with this classic <a href="https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Design-Art-Jacob-van-Hulsdonck-Still-Life-with-Lemons-Canvas-Art-Print-48Wx28H-Inches-4-Panels-Multi-color/10594492/product.html?kwds=lemon%20art%20panels&option=16304597&refccid=65PAATEURATKJN2IWBMB4GGX3Q&rfmt=&searchidx=2">Lemon Panel Art</a> from Overstock.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I opted for the 3 panel piece. Beautiful art in affordable form:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The lemon tray was a bottom shelf behind something Home Goods find...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wooden spoons in a container is a classic kitchen fixture. I soak them in olive oil fairly often to keep them in good shape.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A touch of orange was added to the color scheme with an orange candle and orange book on the small buffet table. Citrus colors work!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The lemon table runner was a JoAnns find, but I do wish I had seen this <a href="https://www.wayfair.com/August-Grove--Hyde-Lemon-Bliss-Print-Table-Runner-X112301900-L1228-K~W001290899.html?refid=GX385822043914-W001290899_1145984745&device=c&ptid=672815647613&network=g&targetid=aud-356699937033:pla-672815647613&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=70286853&fdid=1817&PiID%5B%5D=1145984745&gclid=CjwKCAjwq832BRA5EiwACvCWsYwS6oKgThekyyXVu0tOyWsOWNSkRgxqdfiIeoSN3qK2RC8G-gIkKhoC32cQAvD_BwE" style="text-align: center;">Lemon Table Runner</a> from Wayfair first:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last year I hosted a <a href="https://nelliescottageretreat.blogspot.com/2018/04/a-very-lemony-relief-society-activity.html">A Lemony Activity Night</a> for our women's church group. At least once a year the smell of <a href="https://nelliescottageretreat.blogspot.com/2017/04/lion-house-lemon-bars.htm">Lion House Lemon Bars</a> can be found in our home. Adding lemon extract to </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://nelliescottageretreat.blogspot.com/2019/03/nellies-simple-plain-cake.html">Nellie's Simple Pain Cake</a> creates a fun lemon strawberry shortcake for a summer treat. My favorite </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.bigelowchemists.com/lemon-body-cleanser-no-1161.html?mkwid=s&crid=412436790123&mp_kw=&mp_mt=&pdv=c&gclid=CjwKCAjwq832BRA5EiwACvCWsSRUVPYFxSC4PgINofrSvk0DQ-A3WZ_TcvCBy8k10Cdt1NCMgRC2rRoCdSkQAvD_BwE">Lemon Body Wash</a> is a summer favorite, along with their lemon hand lotion, scrub and hand cleaner! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that's just what I planned for our local church women's group called Relief Society. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As the activity planner, I have the opportunity to bring some creative ideas to life for the women of our congregation...it's a "job" I love:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As with any good gathering it all begins with planning and prep...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First I called my friend Jen and asked to use her fabulous outdoor kitchen and patio for the party. </span><span style="font-size: large;">She said yes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I created an invitation on <a href="http://www.pizap.com/">www.pizap.com</a> to print, text and post! The location was edited out for the internet:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Creating a garden party craft was next on my agenda with mini terra cotta pots, a variety of beautiful floral napkins and Mod Podge! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you can see below, I created a second pot entirely covered with torn pieces of the hydrangea napkin. A bit of faux greenery was added and viola! A garden party craft was born:) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Desert is a party must! I had in mind a colorful fruity delight so I made mini bundt cakes from my grandmother's recipe to be topped with fruit salsa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This cake has a lovely, dense , old fashioned texture...you can find the recipe here...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Several women also brought regular garden salad, & homemade rolls. A bouquet of fresh flowers and pink lemonade added to the colorful and delicious buffet!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Several inspiring quotes were printed & put in clear frames add to the Garden Party theme. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pinterest is my go to for beautiful quotes to print. I have found this to be an easy & inexpensive way to enhance the theme of these activities!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These hot dog plates were great for taking a sticky pot home...and by the way...Mod Podge always looks scary when drying!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sometimes a girl just needs to change her front door color. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hunter Green, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Running Trout Stream blue, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Boston Fern green,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">And now it </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">is a "watercolor" blend of the blue & greens above, with a bit of charcoal edging. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I went fully creative this time...haha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The door was hunter green about 7 years, then black about 9 years, then blue about 7 years. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I had no idea it had been that long until writing this post!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The new base shade of green is just over a year old and has already had 3 tweaking sessions so far:) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">In deciding to paint the door with no plans to re-paint the </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://nelliescottageretreat.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-little-bit-of-new-orleans.html">The Blue Shutters</a>, the door needed to go well with blue. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I decided to follow her lead! A picture of a "natural" shade of green magically appeared in my mind...I could "see" it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Home Depot's Behr paint is a staple around here and this Boston Fern green seemed like the perfect color.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was AWFUL against the red brick! My decorating pride was a bit bruised. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ohhhhhhhh, what a rookie mistake. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">All true.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">He wisely kept silent until a new and improved green was painted on the door and I expressed my approval:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This lovely Loire Valley green leaned much more to the cool side of green which was perfect. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Finally one day I decided to finish the door! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You see it was never meant to be plain green. I had a Pinterest green version in mind. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I did have a funny conversation with the guy who installed our blinds. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">"I like your green door. It's a nice green, the color of money, I like it!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Well I never saw that reason coming...haha! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Luckily I still had a blue paint similar to the shutters. A blue paint wash was added to the door by using a fairly damp brush </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">(not dripping) with very little paint. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This time around I used a damp rag, barely dipped into the paint and rubbed on the door in circles. If you saw the old Karate Kid movies, it was kind of like wax on, wax off...haha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The differences to this point can be seen below. Left is after the first coat of blue wash.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Right is after 2 general coats of blue wash, painting the edges with blue, and adding charcoal black to the panel outside edge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">And then....after a few more days I decided to add the charcoal black to the most center edge of the panels. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I managed to clean up quickly and the rug even splendidly survived after high pressure for ages from the water hose. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There might be a sliver of blue paint between the cracks of the wood floor right at the door jam....but the rug covers it:) Perfectly imperfect seems to be my mode of operation!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was thrilled to find a rug (above) that incorporated the colors of my brick, door and shutters. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Mine is 6'x6', but they only have the </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">5'3"x 8" </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Unique-Loom-Outdoor-Crumpled-Rug-10-x-12/18083111/product.html?kwds=unique%20loom%20outdoor%20crumpled%20area%20rug&lowestPriceOptionId=23885176&option=23885176&refccid=2YR53P4YGPNKE3CNRULS46O4TU&rfmt=&searchidx=0">Multi Colored Outdoor Rug</a> still in stock as of today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Best of all...I am declaring the green door in sufficient color "flow" with our much loved </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://nelliescottageretreat.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-little-bit-of-new-orleans.html" style="text-align: center;">Blue Shutters</a>!</span></div>
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<br />Nellie's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08263522411137627905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864153469587896.post-32177238890809770492020-05-10T14:35:00.000-07:002020-05-10T10:51:25.713-07:00An Extraordinary Mother...<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">An extraordinary mother is kind of rare, but that is exactly what I have in my momma, Martha Grace.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">She was born in 1943, the same year as my daddy Danny. They met as 15 year olds on the football field and had an epic love story that lasted till they were 46, when cancer cruelly took daddy. She managed 18 years as a widow until Earl came along. He has been a great help and comfort to our entire family. Love is a magical thing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Often I am told I look like mom (great because she is aging extremely well!) but also </span><span style="font-size: large;">frustrating through the years when people have expected me to live up to, and replicate her talents and abilities...you see there is virtually nothing she cannot do. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She is famous in her world for giving 100+ in everything! She is a gifted speaker, can arrange a beautiful flower bouquet, always gave us amazing birthdays, and has been the ultimate grandmother to her 14 grandchildren. She can bake, sew, can jam, grow flowers, keep a perfectly clean pool, cross stitch, decorate, throw a party or event fit for the queen. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">She is an organizational expert & world traveler who does all of the above with the grace fitting a southern lady. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I've wondered if having the middle name Grace automatically gives her an edge in the etiquette and culture realm:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If mom is traveling she reads everything she can find on that city or country. When daddy had cancer she read everything she could find about that too. She is the most dedicated, self educating person I know. Books by the thousands have filled her shelves over the years. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">She has a memory that is astounding, remembering every tiny detail of every occasion. This was not a good thing when I might have been trying to "white wash" an infraction as a teenager...haha! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have come to learn somewhat of the sacrifices she has made on my behalf, for I too have raised four children. I find myself thinking "Wow, this is how exhausted, frustrated, overwhelmed, and or happy she felt!" as life presents it's menu to me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will however, always be indebted to her no matter how many gifts I give her for Mother's Day!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">She gave me life and I dare say I will never fill her shoes properly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We don't always see eye to eye...I am a bit of a rebel when it comes to ALWAYS being a southern lady. I heard the word appropriate more times than I could ever roll my eyes for...haha!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She used to threaten to send me to charm school (which I hated)...but fast forward 20 years and I found myself making the same statement to my girls when they were being un-lady like!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It's as if one day you wake up look in the mirror and say to yourself... "Hello Mother!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The most important lesson I've learned about her in my own journey as a mother was said to me by my son Keith </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Mom, I always knew you were trying your best."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It took me awhile to realize she had literally trod the path I was clumsily traveling as a mother. She knew more than anyone else on this entire planet what I was experiencing and how I felt. I knew that she had indeed tried her very best...and that my friends is all any of us are expected to do! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Dear Mom, </i></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>You will be happy to know that just last week someone called me to ask a question as they explained "Because you know about etiquette and stuff like that!" </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>See...I did listen:)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Truly, I do not believe anyone has ever had a mother that did <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>every single thing a mother should do</b></span> like you, my momma, Martha Grace. </span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>I love you mom...you gave me a tough path to follow but <b>I am your daughter </b>which means I have it in me to succeed!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>See the admiration in my 4 year old face below?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Well it's still there, not always obvious in my grownup adulting manner...but ALWAYS in my heart:) Love, Kimberly</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As a more seasoned mother I actually like Mother's Day because I am "out of the trenches" which makes it easier to throw the guilt and self recriminating thoughts away. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Being a Grammie is the most lovely do-over:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Love is the only thing that matters. Love, yes love for self matters. Feed your soul. Nourish your creativity. Kindly care for your body. You have a task, the greatest of all...mothering, nurturing, inspiring, and loving those who have been gifted to you in whatever form that takes...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please know that this is a tribute to ANY woman who "mothers" ANYONE! Some of the best mothering I see around the world is from those who never had children of their own...you know who you are:) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The world cannot do without any of you...neither can your sister, friend, aunt, cousin, mother or MOST of all those sweet souls you care for... big and small:) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And what about those women who mother us for a few years or a lifetime? <a href="https://nelliescottageretreat.blogspot.com/2013/05/second-momsa-retreat-giveaway-post.html">Second Moms</a> al</span><span style="font-size: large;">so make a great difference for those who love them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Mother's Day to all the extraordinary, ordinary women who love nurture and inspire their tribe....and especially to those desperately trying to fill their mother's shoes...haha!</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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Nellies Cottage Retreathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690243866581070804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864153469587896.post-49414981384979204772020-05-03T21:54:00.001-07:002020-05-04T18:24:30.437-07:00Patio Painting Project: Let There Be White<span style="font-size: large;">A few years ago I distressed everything with black paint. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Plant pots, cement bench, seahorse & bird bath.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It was great then, but I'm over it now:) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year I am liking white paint. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Left over white paint...even better! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, you can feel colors, and I feel like painting white!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">There is an actual science on how we respond to color.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Google it:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Left over white paint has transformed several landscape accessories into bright beacons of light around our patio.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe a tad bit dramatic, but bringing more light into any space adds joy to my soul! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">White is clean, & bright. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It reminds us that every day is blank canvas...a fresh start!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And heaven knows we could all use a fresh start after all this corona virus drama!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I began with this 20+ year old cement bench that has survived several hurricanes! Oh it has cracks and is quite weathered but still standing which deserves some TLC:)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My goal was a distressed weathered, old world look rather than a perfectly painted finish. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cement is rough on any paint brush so the more beat up the brush... the better! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The paint method I used is a version of dry brushing, limited paint on the brush and fast vigorous strokes. I did cover the seat with a good solid coat of paint but left the rest in distress:) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I probably would not choose to purchase a seahorse in cement for my patio, but this is no ordinary cement seahorse! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It came from my grandparents Nellie & Albert's property...well really Nellie's sister </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://nelliescottageretreat.blogspot.com/2016/06/a-new-porch-for-flossys.html">Flossy's Cottage</a> </span><span style="font-size: large;">next door. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not exactly a family heirloom, but a bit of sentimental family history well into it's old age. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was previously dry brushed black like the rest of my cement collection, and was partially hidden in a corner of the patio. This year this ancient seahorse has come out of obscurity with a heavy but distressed coat of white paint!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The before and after paint comparison was fun to see!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With the bench and seahorse stationed on one side of the pool, I needed something white closer to the porch to balance the brightness of the patio. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This pot was the lucky winner of "Which one do I paint?" </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a different white paint that had been diluted with water into a paint wash for cabinets in our Crossley Hideaway apartment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Paint wash is partially transparent so I made 3 trips around the pot with a brush, allowing the paint to dry between coats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This pot is added the white and bright balance to the patio. but my eyes aren't completely satisfied with the result. I'll stew on it awhile and one day decide how to add the finishing charm it needs:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And the final cement piece to be painted white was the 20+ year old bird bath I've always used as a planter. This sits outside our gate and wall adding a nice detail for my trek up the driveway. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was done with the left over regular paint which was quite thick with age. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cement, especially old cement is very rough and porous. I employed the same vigorous, and haphazard painting method as the bench for a distressed old world appearance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is a little girl inside of me that still loves all things glittery!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Soooo instead of tossing shoes that had beat up heels, I went on a glittering spree!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am a big fan of Tim Holtz distressed glitter. It has a lovely velvety finish, a bit more classy and grown up for this kind of project:) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My two favorite colors are <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/668328356/tim-holtz-glitter-distress-glitter?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_d-craft_supplies_and_tools-decorations_and_embellishments-glitter&utm_custom1=cac23d34-3c72-406e-aeb1-0822655abd5b&utm_content=go_1843970773_72423993111_346362959478_aud-736801674456:pla-298753974217_c__668328356&utm_custom2=1843970773&gclid=CjwKCAjw7e_0BRB7EiwAlH-goAvY4nr3Dy4CBKbTtyWwLTzQmPd2qRodqzoDYtQ6gAJybcBhY5GxQxoCXv8QAvD_BwE">Pumice Stone</a> & </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/526848909/new-distress-glitter-antique-linen?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_d-craft_supplies_and_tools-decorations_and_embellishments-glitter&utm_custom1=cac23d34-3c72-406e-aeb1-0822655abd5b&utm_content=go_1843970773_72423993111_346362959478_aud-736801674456:pla-298753974217_c__526848909&utm_custom2=1843970773&gclid=CjwKCAjw7e_0BRB7EiwAlH-goGSvPfML84ZCX3pF-uPksYfQcnOzQ-QFDIs3N9JgcsgXSQo7mZMueBoCrjMQAvD_BwE">Antique Linen</a> and the gold below. If you aren't looking for a particular color some can still be found on Amazon and other places. Sadly it is hard to find now and I couldn't find a clear answer on whether it has been discontinued.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to do a two color block glitter heel and began with taping off the shoe and half of the heel with painters tape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used Mod Podge as usual. I've been a big fan of Mod Lodge since I was a child:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bought Martha Stewart glitter trays a few years ago. She has an updated </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://uedata.amazon.com/Martha-Stewart-Crafts-Glitter-Tray/dp/B008X09D5W">Glitter Tray and Rack</a> which looks useful. Paper plates also work just fine:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had a Martha Stewart black glitter on hand. I prefer a fine glitter for shoes rather than a chunky cut glitter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did another set of heels with gold fine glitter but should not have glittered above the heel...it was too much glitter!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All of this glittering went on during our church's semi annual General Conference. I listen better when my hands are busy:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Glitter is messy so spraying the finished project with a sealer is paramount. Sealers come in matte and glossy. I chose glossy so the glitter wouldn't lose it's sheen. Several coats of sealer was sprayed on the heels, allowing time to dry between coats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes it's messy but oh so satisfying:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had no idea there were so many...hahaha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I personally don't know anyone like this...haha! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For many special occasions, & spanning 4 decades in our family... the question </span><span style="font-size: large;">"What would you like for dinner?" </span><span style="font-size: large;">has most often been answered with "Chicken Bundles!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seriously, this is one of the most used, well loved recipes in our family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This hand written recipe by my mom in 1982 clearly shows the wear and tear of a well loved family favorite. I have altered this recipe through the years...trading canned mushrooms for fresh, adding more cream cheese, eliminating some butter, and not necessarily measuring the pecans and stuffing mix:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2/3 cup crushed herb stuffing mix (Pepperidge Farms)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 8oz cream cheese softened (option-low fat but NOT fat free)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1/8 teaspoon pepper</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You know those days that are dark and gloomy, when everything feels like a storm?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Annoying at best and unbearable at worst? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We all have those days. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This mixed media creation was inspired by such a day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis there were buckets of tears those first few days. Online research led to rock bottom despair when I read that this disease will take away 4-10 years of life expectancy due to complications of additional diseases in my future.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My autoimmune system would fail me. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I was already feeling the loss of hand function and found myself mired in the worry of what might come. Everything I love to do, everything on my "talent" list involves my hands. Piano, crafting, sewing, decorating, renovation, photo editing, scrapbooking, landscaping, hair cutting, even weeding...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I had seen the hands of those who suffer with advanced RA. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It is not a pretty sight.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">At some point we have to move on and thankfully my practical self came back to remind me that if time was going to be cut short, I had none to waste on self pity, nor the worry about what may or may not happen to me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Creativity is my happy place so I began soothing my tattered soul by glittering everything I could find. </span><span style="font-size: large;">As I glittered across my craft stash, I came across sets of chipboard and wooden scalloped circles. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">An idea was born! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A sun, sunshine...I needed a quote. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">One quote, canvas, chalk paint, ribbon, a Cricut session, and a whole lot of glitter later...this canvas project became my stormy day reminder to be my own sunshine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I began with blue chalk paint on a 16x190 canvas. Three different colors of blue ink were layered on top of the dried canvas with my favorite flourish stamp to create texture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Disclaimer...these are old pictures...I have gotten better over time!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not having a sepcificly laid out plan (never do...haha!) </span><span style="font-size: large;">I began to randomly cover the circles in washi tape, glitter, ink, & crystal lacquer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The wooden scalloped circles came from a </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://fabscraps.co.za/">Fabscraps Kit</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I usually do not make kits as they come...but usually dismantle the supplies for other projects...haha!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The glitter circles were first covered in Mod Podge and then glitter in shades of sunshine. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I love the quality of </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewart-Fine-Glitter-pack/dp/B07DRT8V9Q/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Martha+Stewart+glitter&qid=1585410504&sr=8-2">Martha Stewart Glitter</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A couple of the circles were covered in orange ink, then topped with </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sakura-Ounce-Crystal-Lacquer-Refill/dp/B001F6HIHQ/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=crystal+lacquer&qid=1585410406&sr=8-2"><span style="font-size: large;">Crystal Laquer</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> giving them a "wet look" finish. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The most fun part of this project was creating the sun with the glitter, washi tape and lacquer circles! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The circles were all taken off, laid aside </span><span style="font-size: large;">then glued in place one by one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pinterest was searched for a sunshine quote that spoke to my heart...this was the winner! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Some days you have to make your own sunshine!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have since seen the word create instead of make.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If I was to make this again, I'd use the work create:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to my circuit design space I was able to cut all of these words at once. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lay the words out before adhering...always a good idea! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This mixed media piece graces the wall in my colorful and whimsical craft room. It is a comfort to my soul and reminder to my mind that although there will always be gloomy cloudy days, storms even...I can create my own sunshine!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Michael has always loved oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, however his OBSESSION with chocolate chip cookies began with our 2018 trip to New York City for niece Emily's wedding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While in New York our nephew Orson took him to Levain Bakery. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the way...New York was magical, crowded and noisy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My trip favorites were the night-time bus ride into Brookland and Central Park. I had no idea Central park was so big and beautiful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Michael is very territorial about his cookies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups old fashioned oats </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake only 7 min. Cookies will look not quite done!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below is Michael's first attempt at recreating what he believes is the perfect cookie...look at his face:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">His cookie research led him to <a href="https://abountifulkitchen.com/?post_type=post&s=levain+bakery+oatmeal+rasen+cookie">A Bountiful Kitchen</a> and the <a href="https://abountifulkitchen.com/levain-bakery-oatmeal-raisin-cookie/">Levain Bakery Oatmeal Raisin Cookie</a>. Now Michael has a strong aversion to raisin cookies but he loves oatmeal soooo that is why he did not use her other Levain chocolate chip cookie recipes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Michael hates raisin cookies because of a past "trauma"...haha! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One day in medical school he ran across someone selling cookies for 50 cents. He used that precious 50 cents to buy this delicious looking cookie only to be horrified that is was not the hoped for chocolate chip but it was RAISIN! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">His thrill level is a bit more subdued...haha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After many hours of research on mixers, Michael settled on a Boche mixer. He can make a double batch of cookies in this bad boy. I recently learned he uses the bread dough hooks for mixing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last Christmas our daughter Danielle (who has been to New York) surprised her dad with a chocolate chip cookie from Levains Bakery. Now his excitement was less about having the cookie and more for the opportunity to do a family taste test...his cookies vs Levain's cookies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Levain's cookie on the left. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Part of what he loves about these cookies is the weight. They are possibly the heaviest cookies ever. </span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">He was quite triumphant to learn his cookie won at 158 grams.</span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><br />
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Hi triumph was complete when the family vote came in and his cookie won! Honestly it seemed more fun to him than graduating medical school...haha!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Michael converted the recipe to grams which he claims is such easier...the British do things differently than we do:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He always makes a double batch which yields about 18 cookies. These cookies are LARGE!</span><br />
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<br />Nellie's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08263522411137627905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864153469587896.post-72158074975866928302020-03-17T11:30:00.000-07:002020-03-17T10:21:01.174-07:00Family Fun on St. Patricks Day!<span style="font-size: large;">As a Mahana (Irish descent)...which rhymes with banana. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I ran my campaign for senior class vice president on the jingle "Don't be a banana vote for Kim Mahana"...haha! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">When you can't fight it...just go with it:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before my ancestors came to America however, Mahana was apparently Mahoney which is obviously Irish. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It's how I justify my </span><span style="font-size: large;">feisty self:)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">In the Irish spirit of our ancestors, our family usually has a small celebration for St. Patricks Day...in a sugary, clean, family fun kind of way that is...haha!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some of our St. Patricks family celebrations!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">2007</span><span style="font-size: large;"> presented an invitation for Michael to play his bagpipes at a St. Patricks party some of the nurses were having...being the reserved Englishman he is...he played and left before the party got too wild...haha!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Decorations always add to holiday festivities. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I grew up with a mom who made every holiday a celebration! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes she still has a </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://nelliescottageretreat.blogspot.com/2012/03/st-patricks-tree.html">St. Patricks Day Tree, An Irish Blessing</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One year I made </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://nelliescottageretreat.blogspot.com/2015/03/lucky-tree-for-st-paddys-day.html">Glittery Shamrocks</a> for my white iron tree...a holiday decorating staple!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">2009</span><span style="font-size: large;"> we had a family game night with very very generously iced homemade cinnamon rolls with Danielle and our newly married daughter Brittany & hubby Travis. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Danielle kept the tree in her room up for several months of holiday decor this year...she ran out of steam in the fall...haha!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">2013</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> gave us green pancakes, green eggs & sausage for breakfast with Brittany, Travis, and Annabelle!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Silly shamrock glasses added to the fun:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">2017</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> presented an EPIC leprechaun chalk drawing by Annabelle and bowls of chocolate Lucky Charms...yum!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2018 </b>was an adventure with visiting our little Crossley mini-mob in McKinney Texas. Savannah, Ethan, Charlotte and Avery were entertained with festive things like crafting, dinosaur jumping, lunch at Chick fil-A and more crafting:) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As long as it's done in green...it's a St. Patricks Day activity:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So you see it doesn't really matter what you do on St. Patricks Day...as long as the family is </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Smiling, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">AND having a treat...it's a celebration!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy St. Patricks Day!</span></div>
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<br />Nellie's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08263522411137627905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864153469587896.post-46528099288788922902020-03-08T13:20:00.001-07:002020-03-08T13:59:06.833-07:00Peanut Butter No Bake Oaties..Kimberly's Version<span style="font-size: large;">I have been thinking about these cookies all week. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have also been talking myself out of making them... </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Every. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not today. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Today I made </span><span style="font-size: large;">Peanut Butter No Bake Oaties...the Kimberly version:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Why the cookie making hesitation? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Why do I feel like I cannot make cookies for just me and Michael?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Well, my brain said... You don't need cookies for starters, plus no parties are planned, no company is coming this week, and no grandchildren live close enough to stop by. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks brain, for the pep talk.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well today I decided it's ridiculous that I don't feel like making cookies for just me and Michael is okay. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">How ludicrous! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Of course it's okay. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Of course we can have cookies anytime we darn well please and especially before dinner! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In moderation of course:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Peanut Butter No Bake Oaties...Kimberly's Version</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 3/4 cup white sugar (Michael does 1 1/2 cups)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 stick of butter </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 cups oats (I use 2 cups quick & 1 cup rolled oats)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5 Tablespoons peanut butter (crunchy or creamy)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans are my favorite)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon vanilla (I use 2 teaspoons Mexican vanilla)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since you need to move quickly with the boiled mixture, having the following ingredients measured out & ready to go is a good idea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5 Tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 or 2 teaspoons of vanilla, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 cups of oats, & 1/2 cup chopped nuts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large pot place the 1 3/4 cup white sugar, 1 stick of butter (cut into pieces) and 1/2 cup milk. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cook the butter, sugar and milk on high heat, stirring constantly until boiling. When it reaches a full rolling boil, continue for 1 minute. DO NOT STOP STIRRING!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you double the recipe boil for 1 1/2 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My spring tablescape has me sighing in spring happiness and planning a couple of dinner parties..isn't that the point? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Seriously, I do find that having a pretty table inspires me to reach out more... can't let all that creative genius go to waste now can we? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did purposely offset the embroidered placemat, which is why I added a woven round placemat on top. The embroidered flowers are too pretty to hide!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chargers are an inexpensive way to add a bit of oomph to your place settings. I picked these up awhile back at Hobby Lobby but they have some new fabulous <a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/search/?q=chargers%3Arelevance&page=0">Chargers</a>...I might need to add to my collection!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzAcln-Ptvwgj47De-zZu23bocXryddkJPal7piRqrchbD_25iMuXF7n7XN2PTijToLbL2bh2c1cH5aLwzz4IrhaN_rq8oAUJrEJ6cQLyJKc4pQisllY-rIZ3zvdccwuxthDpPQ9Xu-vM/s1600/IMG_0528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzAcln-Ptvwgj47De-zZu23bocXryddkJPal7piRqrchbD_25iMuXF7n7XN2PTijToLbL2bh2c1cH5aLwzz4IrhaN_rq8oAUJrEJ6cQLyJKc4pQisllY-rIZ3zvdccwuxthDpPQ9Xu-vM/s640/IMG_0528.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plates can be mixed and matched! The plain white plates were from my mom and the ones with a pink floral border were from our official wedding registry back in the day...we only got three plates but I have kept them all these years:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Napkins can be picked up anywhere! Target is a favorite place for me. Mix and match glasses, and yes, I do know that is not how silverware is supposed to be placed:) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It's my party and I'll do what I want to...haha! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Really it is because the embroidered placemats are off center which doesn't allow for a proper placement of silverware.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The crowning addition to the mason jars were these pale pink flowers, which by the way are quite old and from a long ago baby shower, spring party or any number of things:) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Pale green candles of various shades were the final touch, completing the spring trough box!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The girl and boy ceramic pieces are always added on the ends of my spring trough box...with the girl placed on the dominate end. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Haha...my feisty self even shows up in decorating decisions! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Our table seats 8 quite comfortably and 10 a little less comfortably. I intended to only order two of these blue chairs, however these kinds of <a href="https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Nyomi-Fabric-Dining-Chair-Set-of-2-by-Christopher-Knight-Home/12183981/product.html?bestMatchOptionId=23003917&guid=c7eb3867-a994-4157-938f-a1a1c5c4cade&kwds=blue%20parsons%20dining%20chair&lowestPriceOptionId=23003917&option=23003917&osp=true&otherOptions=23003917&refccid=4YUJL3HE55BZPUKHG5IT6MMNOA&rfmt=&searchidx=5">Parson's Dining Chairs</a> usually come in sets of two! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The formal pictures on the wall are each of my children at graduation, Keith 2002, Aaron 2004, Brittany 2007, & Danielle 2010. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I was inspired by a friend who did something similar. Now I wish they were in different poses or at least different settings but c'est la vie!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I hesitated when placing the Singer sewing table in the dining room, but love the ability to brighten this corner with another seasonal arrangement! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I snagged the tall grasses and spring stems at Tuesday Morning. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Pro tip..If you see it there and love it...do not leave it behind. The item will not be there next time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Sharing a bit of love, Kimberly </span></div>
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<br />Nellie's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08263522411137627905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864153469587896.post-8816353856760810342020-03-04T14:49:00.000-08:002020-03-06T03:56:10.424-08:00How To Make A Spring Wildflower Arrangement<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spring 2019 (with a 2020 update!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love natural "airy' arrangements for spring! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few years ago I bought an armful of field flowers from Hobby Lobby and created a spring arrangement in urns. This year they were re-worked and placed in glass hurricane vases.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wildflowers are just happy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In spring they line they Texas highways...the famous bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush & others. Lady Bird Johnson, wife of president Lyndon B. Johnson is responsible for this beauty!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Visiting the <a href="https://www.wildflower.org/" style="text-align: center;">Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Gardens</a> (below) in Austin is on my Texas bucket list!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHCjvpO2e8iP0DfwUhtRD3SVQ6Ns_sV05dhSBdaq2FZSLfoq4vwKwUkk2OrnHFylxFubFBfb4xl2RAKK-PZ_hu9eN1rxzU9Ny3EvE_h74pHEr-KbWmr0vKbRGKYqBKrWmG5eCvVnpD3E/s1600/savanna_complexview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHCjvpO2e8iP0DfwUhtRD3SVQ6Ns_sV05dhSBdaq2FZSLfoq4vwKwUkk2OrnHFylxFubFBfb4xl2RAKK-PZ_hu9eN1rxzU9Ny3EvE_h74pHEr-KbWmr0vKbRGKYqBKrWmG5eCvVnpD3E/s640/savanna_complexview.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These field flowers from Hobby Lobby have been around for a few years in an urn which was too big for this narrow mantle in our Dallas house.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In this arrangement makeover pink pompom flowers were added to the field flowers and placed in clear hurricane vases. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even floral arrangements have demo days...first step was to pull the flowers out of the old foam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The moss decision was important since it would be feature in the glass hurricane vase.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to go with the natural brown moss because the green was a bit to bright and dark. Truthfully either would have worked:) Creating is very much an opinion thing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bought a slab of green foam, cut 2 rectangles for each vase, hot-glued them together and slightly rounding the edges with a knife.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Moss was hot glued on every side of the foam.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The moss covered foam was packed down into the vase and a butter knife helped to push around the moss to cover any green foam peeking through.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The flowers were divided into two piles and both arrangements were made simultaneously in assembly line style...one color of field flowers in each vase at a time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You get the idea:) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The arrangements will NOT be exactly and perfectly matched but close enough. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Always remember that 2 of any arrangement are meant to be sisters, not twins:)</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOiyUB5u09rCC_BREyU2ATTeBbaP4SbIRnKVIeJTF2zTVnj3QnmxPIaCx5Bi2Q26kDQ53LOXpc0unoXf7xyQiEj2sd8srvJ2kE5R74e8h93M4gprGrxvzLa0O2PbYIHDTBBwi3RJtSHJU/s1600/IMG_E2021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOiyUB5u09rCC_BREyU2ATTeBbaP4SbIRnKVIeJTF2zTVnj3QnmxPIaCx5Bi2Q26kDQ53LOXpc0unoXf7xyQiEj2sd8srvJ2kE5R74e8h93M4gprGrxvzLa0O2PbYIHDTBBwi3RJtSHJU/s640/IMG_E2021.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After all the field flowers were in the vase, the pink pompoms were placed in the middle front.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And that's how to make a spring wildflower arrangement!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Those London prints on wood were picked up at one of my favorite haunts...Tuesday Morning, Marshalls, or TJMaxx. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I loved the way they blended with the moss:) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are back home (never really left) and spring has arrived!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of these clear hurricane vases broke in the move which required a sacrificial trip to Tuesday Morning for new vases....haha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The urns originally used for these arrangements were now too small for the foam & moss base and I did NOT want to re-do these flowers again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was thinking white and ended up bringing home 3 different white vases to try...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vase one was a bit to "cottage" for my mantle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vase 2 was pretty but...a bit too modern for my spring mantle vision.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vase 3 was my favorite. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I had actually picked up this vase, put in my cart, and then left it on the shelf last time I was in Tuesday Morning and was thrilled to find several still there...right where I left them...haha!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course my favorite was the most expensive...per usual.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Luckily they were on the clearance isle. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I never, rarely ever pay full price for anything!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And there you have it...how to make a spring wildflower arrangement! These field flowers are the "anchors" to my 2020 spring mantle.</span></div>
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Oh how I love spring! </div>
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Everything feels fresh, delicate and airy. </div>
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Blooms are bursting bit by bit and...</div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">“Blossom by blossom the spring begins.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I was going through my spring decor stash these cabbages were a fun surprise! I gathered floral stems, greenery and the cabbages and "dropped them" in this urn to see if an arrangement could be imagined.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Yes! With a bit of help from my mother, who is the real floral arrangement genius in the family.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">After two FaceTime sessions and multiple picture texts with mom, I was on my way to spring floral brilliance!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Right off the bat she urged me to discard the ruffly greenery as it was too close to the cabbage texture. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Florals look best when a myriad of textures are arranged together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I picked up these paper cabbages on Easter clearance at Hobby Lobby awhile back but was able to link two current options if you love to display cabbage more than eat it like me...haha!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Floral-Wedding/Bushes-Garlands/Greenery/Green-Purple-Cabbage-Bush/p/8302">Green Cabbage Bush</a></span><br />
<a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Floral-Wedding/Floral-Supplies/Faux-Food/Green-White-Cabbage/p/95314"><span style="font-size: large;">Green & White Cabbage</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I began with the long stemmed florals, placing them at the opposite end of the foam from the way they needed to lean (crisscrossing them) because I did not want to cut them! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These stems were picked up at Hobby Lobby a few years back. Any long stemmed spring flowers will work such as these </span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Floral-Wedding/Flower-Stems/White-Stephanotis-Spray/p/80864126" style="text-align: center;">White Flower Spray</a> spring stems.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgngbGGuZjn3LLFwzJIFnWppbvJTOAoZkBBXPYS8_gekpSwHfryik7sXTQpEzF_DrnTyi6p-dMFA6s2QtOMx6TQNv-tiVUCcb1YOGjm7J_KJqNg_fY7-uQVWa98hAE5AbJZz1GhyphenhyphenW3qnlA/s1600/IMG_0548.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgngbGGuZjn3LLFwzJIFnWppbvJTOAoZkBBXPYS8_gekpSwHfryik7sXTQpEzF_DrnTyi6p-dMFA6s2QtOMx6TQNv-tiVUCcb1YOGjm7J_KJqNg_fY7-uQVWa98hAE5AbJZz1GhyphenhyphenW3qnlA/s640/IMG_0548.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This turquoise urn is my favorite! Picked up long ago on a Tuesday Morning treasure hunt, it is mostly always displayed on this rolling cart in my kitchen season to season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After the long floral stems were in place, the cabbages were added next. One green at bottom left, one white at bottom right and another green cabbage was added at the top right back. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After taking pictures of the process & sending them to mom for approval... it was apparent that the white cabbage was too white:)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">No worries...everything can be tweaked!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I rounded up two of my Tim Holtz distress inks, <a href="https://www.scrapbook.com/store/ri-tdp40224.html?cmp=googleproducts&kw=ri-tdp40224&gclid=CjwKCAiAnfjyBRBxEiwA-EECLJX1Azf8syFrtVaj-cwVEKmXsyAuk4eIC0QYCQsWBY8X-xPstv3bTRoCB64QAvD_BwE">Tattered Rose</a> and <a href="https://www.scrapbook.com/store/ri-tdo55792.html">Antique Linen</a> which I generously rubbed over the cabbage until it was</span><span style="font-size: large;"> "dulled down" enough.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is my very favorite moss to use in floral arrangements. Bags of this <a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Floral-Wedding/Containers-Fillers/Fillers/Natural-Spanish-Moss---8-Ounce/p/3534">Natural Moss</a> go a very long way!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTMRNlj4Mpaot_BSnNhZz_fXhT2TGjvAb2PN4sEFBC440FyDx9g4u24X8pNaN2cIc80nbXAklqFYwE2nGp7lA4VmsM-cozfCFzud1hGxTeZ4kUiok_1S5q9cqgrH9lYd_c7SBUvDF7DxM/s1600/IMG_0549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTMRNlj4Mpaot_BSnNhZz_fXhT2TGjvAb2PN4sEFBC440FyDx9g4u24X8pNaN2cIc80nbXAklqFYwE2nGp7lA4VmsM-cozfCFzud1hGxTeZ4kUiok_1S5q9cqgrH9lYd_c7SBUvDF7DxM/s640/IMG_0549.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The arrangement looked okay at this point, but not quite done. After consulting mom again, additional flower stems in white were needed. As it turned out the perfect addition was already in another container on my countertop. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These pussy willows are a perfect soft white so out of the antique fire extinguisher they came. (The fire extinguisher was moved and given a different plant!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adding the pussy willows completed the arrangment just as I had envisioned...with the help of mom of course!</span><br />
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p.s. When I put the spring decor away, this arrangement will be lifted out of the urn and stored in a clear plastic bag ready to be placed in the urn next year in spring!<br />
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My momma gave me her dining table quite a few years ago. </div>
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A classic dark brown trestle table with traditional chairs. It served us well, but I had been itching to do a table makeover for awhile! Hubby helped expedite the timeline...haha!</div>
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Down here on the coast of Texas we have a new time marker...before and after hurricane Harvey. Before <a href="https://nelliescottageretreat.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-rain-came-down-and-floods-came-up.html">Harvey</a> this was a perfectly useable dining table. After the Harvey renovation dust settled the table had an impressive set of dings and digs from tools being carelessly set on the table top even though it was covered.</div>
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Before the table re-do made it to the top of the DIY priority list we decided to move to Dallas. </div>
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This launched us straight from reno mode into moving mode. Long story short...we bought a house, never lived in the house full time, decided it was not going to work, "moved" back home and sold the Dallas house. </div>
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The table was moved to Dallas just in time for our British family to visit for Thanksgiving 2018. </div>
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We moved the table back home right after Thanksgiving 2019. We hosted two Thanksgivings in a home we never lived in full time.</div>
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When we hauled it back home I decided the table was being redone before we put it in the house. Michael set it up in the building (shop) out back and I left it in his care to be sanded down.</div>
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I went out there one morning to find him sanding but he hadn't been able to make much progress due to the many layers of lacquer. This was going to take awhile. </div>
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When I returned to bring him lunch he had a planer in his hand.</div>
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Planers literally take off layers of wood. There were even a couple of spots where I could see the floor through cracks.</div>
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Murder came to mind.</div>
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Luckily I was too shocked to protest. </div>
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I simply turned around and headed back to the house determining that with the preservation of my marriage in mind I would just roll with it. </div>
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Rolling with anything is never my strong suit but with an epically sore tongue I endured. </div>
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I thought of my options and the practical solution was not murder. </div>
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Restoration would keep me out of jail...haha!</div>
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So the table was brought to the house and still nursing a sore tongue I found the courage to begin not only a makeover but rescue operation.</div>
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The deepest gouges and cracks were filled with stainable wood filler.<br />
The shallow ones were simply labeled "enhanced distress."<br />
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Before I had the courage to stain the tabletop, the trestle was given it's first coat of primer.</div>
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With no definite staining plan, I chose weathered grey, aqua, special walnut, & kona stain. </div>
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This whole debacle was a good lesson in choosing battles, learning to let go, and being happy with unforeseen outcomes. Be impressed:)<br />
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After the weathered grey a touch of aqua stain was added. The dark stains were added in succession. With very little stain on the brush, it was "painted on" in quick strokes.<br />
I had the paint brush in one hand and a rag for wiping the stain in the other one.<br />
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The mistake was "painting" on an entire long brush stroke of stain, then wiping a cloth.<br />
I should have been using both hands in tandem...painting with the rag while immediately coming right behind with no lag time which would have prevented the visible aqua lines below.<br />
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Honestly I was just winging it. Darker stain was brushed in the cracks and around the edges. </div>
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I just kept adding very light layers of stain until I felt done...haha not very scientific! </div>
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The finished look is not really what I originally had in mind before Michael got "planer happy"...</div>
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but this table is always decoratively for seasons and holidays soooo I decided to be okay:) </div>
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At my request Michael left table's edge the original dark wood. I might have been having trust issues....haha!<br />
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A gold base was the vision and of course I happened to have metallic gold paint:) </div>
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Not only do I have a personal Hobby Lobby in my craft space, a mini Home Depot can be added to that list!</div>
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It took 3 generous coats of the gold paint to reach the vision in my mind.</div>
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I have yet to add the final lacquer finish which will be several coats of laquer.<br />
There hasn't been a long enough stretch of days between events at my house for drying time!<br />
Some day soon?<br />
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As you can see from the Christmas, Winter, & Valentine tablescapes below...<br />
<span style="text-align: center;">I think the table looks just fine.</span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;">I'm fine.</span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;">Hubby is fine.</span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;">We are all fine:)</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Christmas 2019</span><br />
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Winter 2020<br />
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Spring 2020</div>
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At the end of each season or holiday it is always nice to return to a blank tablescape.</div>
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Just me, my table...and new possibilities!</div>
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Hubby almost murdered the table.</div>
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I salvaged the table.</div>
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We are still married:)</div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sharing a bit of love, Kimberly</span></i></div>
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