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Stephanie
I am a wife and mother of two teenage daughters. I have an in-home childcare business.
Interests: gardening, arts and crafts, antique collecting
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Happy Spring friends ! Sorry I haven't been posting lately, but I think you already know I've been playing in the gardens for the past few weeks. This is my busiest time if year next to Christmas! I took so... Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at The Spanish Dahlia
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This is my wooden shabby chic style garment rack made by the talented and oh still "so useful" Jim Bradley ! Ha !!!! LOL ...... I've wanted one of these for a long time, and not only am I in... Continue reading
Posted May 6, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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Hi there! After a very stressful and horrible week's event in Boston and in Texas, you 'll be able to ease some of the burden by looking at some pretties I've aquired and have been working on lately. The story... Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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Inside the magical and amazing Tinsel Trading Company where you'll find every beautiful flower and ribbon you have ever dreamed of... Loved all the vintage and antique ribbons and the wooden case so much !!!! Yay !!!! Tash and I... Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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Hi everyone! As you well know, it's always spring or summer here... I'm really loving the variety we're getting at the local supermarkets! Loving the stock flowers so much too. Well, I have been rather busy painting, sewing, and working... Continue reading
Posted Mar 19, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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This vintage nightstand I've had for many years. It use to be in my daughter's bedroom. But, you know me, I'm always up for change! I feel like that side of my livingroom is finally complete now. Also, that antique... Continue reading
Posted Mar 11, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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Wow, this week I went to a Couture Consignment shop I hadn't been to in several month's and oh boy!!!! Did I hit the jackpot on my romantic finds!!!! I found a white ruffled Ralph Lauren duster sweater, a Ralph... Continue reading
Posted Mar 3, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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Found some feather plumes, ribbon rosettes, pretty flowery paper plates, and some Shabby Chic stationary at Michaels Craft store last week. I love all their spring themed pretties! I took the last 4 feather plumes they had, I'll need to... Continue reading
Posted Feb 24, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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And the answer is yes.... You ARE all wonderful to KNOW ! This vintage Valentine card is one of thee most cards I've ever seen !!!! Love it ! Little hearts that I sewed with the schoolagers that come to... Continue reading
Posted Feb 14, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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Hi there! Hopefully everyones having a great weekend so far. As many of you know, we got hit with a major snowstorm here on the East coast!!!! My husband is snowplowing right now as I write this tutorial!!!! Looks like... Continue reading
Posted Feb 9, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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These roses were a must have upon my return !!! Talk about roses withdrawl !!! You might as well take my arm from me!!!!!! LOL. of course!!! It's so wonderful to back in my own comfy wumpfy bed! My Valentines... Continue reading
Posted Feb 3, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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The next few pics I took from our balcony to our resort room. Enjoy ! Our fabulous and romantic room The birthday boys at the bar on our very first day Mike and Kim A verrrrry happy husband of mine....... Continue reading
Posted Jan 28, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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While out and about at the supermarket, I just couldn't walk by the floral department and not take a little peek at all the beautiful flowers...... I swore to myself I wouldn't buy anymore before I left for my trip........ Continue reading
Posted Jan 17, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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My new aquistition I found on Etsy last week ! Lucky for me, the seller's shop is only a half hour drive from my house! Jim and went antiquing last Saturday in old town Hudson and had a wonderful time... Continue reading
Posted Jan 14, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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Well everyone, here it is !!!! Do you like my wallpaper ? It's vintage wallpaperI bought so long ago!!!! I knew eventually I was going to use it !!!! My staircase is really beginning to look nice finally!!! My staircase... Continue reading
Posted Jan 9, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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Well, here it is ! Jim and I are very proud of how this headboard turned out. I think Tasha sleeps more like a little "princess" and is so appreciative of her new headboard! I LOVE how this came out... Continue reading
Posted Jan 5, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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Before You Start (If you're a married man who wants to stay married..!) you MUST: 1) Watch (2) episodes each of Oprah and Dr. Phil on the OWN Network. 2) Read a Romantic Homes or equivalent magazine with your wife... Continue reading
Posted Jan 5, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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Hi everyone! Sorry I took so long to post again, I've a had a nice little break and finally had some time to post some pics for you. Hope you didn't miss me too much!!! Some pretty vintage napkin linen's... Continue reading
Posted Jan 3, 2013 at The Spanish Dahlia
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Hi everyone! Hope you all had a joyous Christmas and that your heart is filled with abundant LOVE and PEACE! My family and I had a wonderful time in the North country and couldn't feel more blessed. Thanks to each... Continue reading
Posted Dec 28, 2012 at The Spanish Dahlia
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This post today comes with a very sad heart. Like all of you and the world, we are mourning the loss of 20 beautiful, innocent children and 6 adults who were HEROES in the face of evil. I wanted to... Continue reading
Posted Dec 17, 2012 at The Spanish Dahlia
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I LOVE this Rachel Ashwell fabric I bought from Susan at Urbangardens on ebay. I believe it's called Meadow Stripe. I LOVE vintage millinery!!! I've been trying to find more of those and vintage hatboxes as well. If anyone should... Continue reading
Posted Dec 13, 2012 at The Spanish Dahlia
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Exciting news everyone! I will be contributing to this grand giveaway hosted by the amazing and oh so sweet~ Janet Coon of ~ http://shabbyfufu.blogspot.com/2012/12/1000-givewaway-shabbyfufu-and.html. This is the giveaway of 2012 and you don't want to miss outon this one!!! Good... Continue reading
Posted Dec 7, 2012 at The Spanish Dahlia
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Hi everyone! Hope your having a great week and having as much fun as I am decking the halls! I started my decorating detail two weeks ago, and can officially say, I'm DONE!!!! Here are some pics I've been taking... Continue reading
Posted Dec 3, 2012 at The Spanish Dahlia
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Note, the fabric strips in the middle are vintage and I also overdyed them as well. Look at one way you can use these petite strips of romantic pink fabric. So many fun ways to embellish your decor! The colors... Continue reading
Posted Nov 26, 2012 at The Spanish Dahlia
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This is my husband's latest creation. I showed him Rachel Ashwell's table and asked him to make me something similar for our kitchen. I absolutely LOVE it, and again I'm very impressed with my husband's woodworking skills. I think I'll... Continue reading
Posted Nov 20, 2012 at The Spanish Dahlia
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