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I like the dinnerware pattern - it's a simple and sweet table. Glad you are on the mend and are able to get back to your tablescaping passion. :-) Sue
Lite Lunch in the Dining Room
Dear fellow dish fanatics…she is on her way back. I thought I would take a nap Monday, late morning, but encountered a tiny problem. I kept seeing this table. No matter how many dishes, instead of sheep, I counted, I did not fall asleep. I asked J to help me gather four Mikasa French Countrysi...
Love the green and blue combination, Pat. The back porch looks so very comfortable- the perfect spot for a little R & R! Sure wish I had a covered porch, in addition to our deck and back patios. Darn those pesky rodents-Hope he/she is gone....
Summer Porch Dress Up
Even though our back porch is fairly small, we like to think it packs a good punch. Perfect for sitting and sipping wine, tea, or coffee, or reading, or napping. It suits us and has served us well over the years. Awhile back, we ordered outdoor wicker rocking chairs for the back porch. After...
You are really to be congratulated for all the effort you've put into your running, Dana!! What an achievement! So much of this sport is mental- psyching yourself into believing you WILL make it to the end or up a hill..... You should be so proud of yourself! xo Sue
I CONQUERED THE HILL
Last week, I shared that I was going to participate in the 5K event of THE HOSPITAL HILL RUN in Kansas City, MO. This photo was taken on Saturday morning, June 1st, at 4;43 a.m. as I was gearing up to head to the run site. It's times like these that I smack myself in the face and say "what...
After seeing yours, I think I need a fountain for our front walkway! I'm behind in putting together my pots and getting the yard cleaned up because of the weird hot/cold temps we've been experiencing. Heck- we had frost last night and the furnace kicked on again! I'll get it together eventually - if Mother Nature cooperates.
Wish I had your porch as another space to decorate- yours looks wonderful, yet again! :-)
Snapshots & Salsa
Porch & Garden Progress The porches are almost ready for the 2013 season. Cabinet top vignette of rusty chicken wire cloches, a tiny shovel and lantern. A mud dauber’s nest adds to the look. Can you spot it? We ordered two outdoor wic...
Love the woodland theme of the china and the lantern on the island, Pat! Simply lovely, all......
:-) Sue
Breakfast Room Garden Walk
Spode Woodlands Plates~Shepherd Hills Outlet Lebanon Missouri Flatware~Bass Pro Shop Woven Chargers~Grandin Road Napkins and Napkin Rings~Pier One Runners~Target Nests~Mikasa Clearance Boy and Girl Figures~Old Time Pottery (many years ago) Lily Pad Stand~Evergreen...
Absolutely gorgeous- from one end of the table to the other, Pat! :-)
Aviary Jacquard
After J’s appointment with his neurologist Friday, we had lunch then walked around the mall awhile. We browsed Williams Sonoma, where I found a table runner in Aviary Jacquard. It inspired this table, set for 8, with Mikasa French Countryside in the breakfast room. The runner is 108 inches. I...
Pat, having a protected area like your porch is a dream of mine. Your outdoor decorating is as nice as the interior and just as homey! Good luck with the condo sale. :-)
Que Sera Sera
We drove to Lake of the Ozarks before daylight, Saturday morning. We were on a mission; a furniture moving mission. We’ve decided to list our lake condo for sale. We will sell most of the furnishings with the condo. There are a few pieces we want to keep and the kiddo’s asked for a couple of...
It all looks very appetizing, Pat! The classic black and white theme is always a hit with me and you never fail at setting a wonderful table. :-)
Two Weeks Before Easter
Thank you Brenda, of Cozy Little House, for the wonderful feature of our home and BPM, today. All around the back porch, it is time for seasonal change. Springtime arrives this week, even though snow is falling this Saint Patrick’s Day morning. My idea was to have coffee, semi homemade do...
Stone Rabbit looks mighty festive for today! We had our Irish meal last night- my favorite is always the sweet soda bread. There are plenty of leftovers to make some Reuben sandwiches, too. Glad you enjoyed your meal. :-) Sue
Happy St. Patrick's Day Pink Saturday!!!
My friend's church held their annual Corned Beef and Cabbage extravaganza this week!!! It was such a treat. . . . corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, bread, drink and dessert!! We have had two amazing days in Missouri. Today, THE STONE RABBIT is outside "sunning" himself! It...
That photo of the bird definitely caught my attention, Beverly. Glad I could link to you this week. Off to visit a few new to me blogs. Thanks for hosting. :-) Sue
Pink Saturday - March 9, 2013
Happy Pink Saturday ♥♥♥ Announcement Share your St. Patrick's Day next Saturday, March 16 & share your Spring & Easter posts Saturday, March 23 & 30. My pink this week is the darling Wendy. Wendy is part of my small collection of Dresden figurines. ...
Silly Ipad can't auto correct correctly! Lol I' m IN a bunny swap.
EASTER SALE PREPARATIONS.....A VALENTINE RECEIVED.... and a VALENTINE "RUN"
This is a Pink Saturday jumble of jabber this week!! Here we go...... No. 1 ...with less than a week before my first sale of 2013, I'm in Panic Mode!!! As usual (for me), I'm behind in getting my items "dreamed up" and then created. I try to make up most of my patterns. That's not an easy t...
Dana, I think you ought to sell some of your bunnies to us! I'm Ina bunny swap and this would be perfect to give. Please let me know if you'd consider this. I think it's wonderful that you and your friends are so committed to the running and fitness routine. :-) Sue
EASTER SALE PREPARATIONS.....A VALENTINE RECEIVED.... and a VALENTINE "RUN"
This is a Pink Saturday jumble of jabber this week!! Here we go...... No. 1 ...with less than a week before my first sale of 2013, I'm in Panic Mode!!! As usual (for me), I'm behind in getting my items "dreamed up" and then created. I try to make up most of my patterns. That's not an easy t...
Pat, Is that a pitcher or a vase? It is gorgeous, either way. And I love the little birdie napkin rings. All so very pretty.... It is winter here! Cold, damp, and depressing. :-)
Spring can't get here fast enough.
Winter Swan Song?
We Shall See "Swan song" is a metaphorical phrase for a final gesture, effort, or performance given just before death or retirement. The phrase refers to an ancient belief that swans sing a beautiful song in the moment just before death, having been silent (or alternatively, not so musical) ...
The porch looks even more like an "inside" room with the a addition of the new mantel, Pat. I like that you used a light stain on the wood. It's a nice, clean look. :-)
Back Porch Mantel
IMAGINE THE POSSIBLILITIES BEFORE I snapped this photo around 8 AM, February 1st. The temperature was 8 degrees Fahrenheit. This was the day trim guy chose to build a mantel on the back porch. The temperature was around 20 something by noon. I observed the progress from the warm and toa...
Pat, this truly is an elegant and romantic setting. The tablecloth is so pretty. I love this room, period!
~A Dark and Stormy Day~
I composed this post while keeping an eye on the sky today, Tuesday. Explaining the title; we’ve had thunderstorms and tornado warnings. The unseasonably warm weather brought these storms. They are predicting snow showers for Wednesday. With a little of this and tad of that, I changed th...
I love the icy blue, white, and silver, Pat. It's casually elegant and oh so inviting. Nice and cozy on a cold winter day. No snow here, just very cold temperatures. :-)
~Snow-Ice-Winter~
JANUARY CHALLENGE A NOTE Please let me know if you find word verification in comments. I was told it popped up when someone was trying to comment. I don’t know what happened to cause this, as it has been disabled since I moved to Typepad from Blogger over three years ago. Thanks, Pat Let’s Dis...
Right about now, you and I are definitely wishing we could be in our gorgeous backyards, aren't we? Brrrr... It's cold! Love your recycled spot for potting. I wish I had a covered area for my bench- our next house will have a porch! LOL
Potting Table Makeover - It's January will Spring be here Soon?
It's January and I'm already thinking about spring. So much for staying in the now moment right? In Michigan, it's 42 degrees in January so why not? Really, I'm thinking about spring because today I'm linking to the beautiful blog "Celebrating Everday Life" with Jennifer Carroll. She...
That's one ginormous silver ball, Sandy, and it fits perfectly in the garden, too. I think you thought outside the box quite well. :-)
Fastest Recycle Project on the Planet!
Did the title grab your attention? I'm all for saving time and money and getting a great result! So....you can imagine my surprise when I saw this old Christmas ornament on the side of the road. I pulled the truck up closer to the curb, got out and realized it was an old plasti...
Pat, Your style and taste have evolved throughout the years and each successive room change just has gotten better and better. It's always a treat to see what you have done to change things up. I have gone to more neutrals, as well. While I don't go hog wild with trendy items, I still look forward to seeing the latest styles and decor ideas at the furniture markets. I'm already anticipating the spring show. Winter blahs always get me going! LOL
~Living Room Metamorphosis~
FAUX ARTS This is similar to how the room looked in 2003 when we first moved in. Originally a larger darker rug was used. It matched the stair runners. There was a glass topped coffee table. Those are the only differences from this photo. The silk plants made for wonderful corner fillers. ...
I have been enamored with Downton since its first season! Must be my history minor that has me so interested. I saw members of the cast on GMA a few days ago- I'm oh so curious as to how Lord Grantham went about losing all of his wife's money. Spoiler........
~BILTMORE & DOWNTON ABBEY~
JUST A NOTE Downton Abbey is much older than Biltmore, however, I can’t help comparing the two. The era in which the series is set is the same as when Biltmore was young. When we toured Biltmore, one rainy December day in 2007, we imagined what it must have been like to live there, when it w...
Pat, your editing made these photos look even more beautiful. I can only imagine how wonderful your home must look in person at this time of year! :-)
~Christmas Past~
THE DINING ROOM Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o’er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strain A French Carol~c.1862 DREAMY "My idea of Christmas, whether old fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wa...
Love the simplicity of the lanterns on the ticking runner, Pat. It all looks so lovely. I am thinking of a small real tree for my kitchen this year. Yours has convinced me that I need to do it! :-) Sue
~One Room at a Time~
BREAKFAST ROOM CHRISTMAS Red and white ticking stripes, Jim Shore Santa and sleigh and a tree in a wash tub are elements for Christmas in the breakfast room, Twine wrapped snowflake, from All About Home, Troy MO. Decorating in a less elaborate style, for 2012. ...
Pat, your story is so poignant and how wonderful that you have such a special memory. You do such pretty things with even the simplest of items.- what a cute and frugal table setting. :-)
~A Christmas Eve Table~
SET FOR TWO SIMPLE SOUP AND SANDWICH SUPPER Answering the call to Debbie and Shannon’s Dollar Tree challenge. SIMPLICITY I wandered the aisles of our local $ Tree, picking up this and that, all the while pondering one idea and another. Back Porch Musings visitors won’t be surprised, I g...
Pat, I am a big, big fan of purple and I love your alstroemeria and those gorgeous plates! The goblets look so delicate- klutzy me would have to be careful! LOL :-) Sue
~Hearthside Table~
AUBERGINE When I think of Aubergine I think of Kitty Bartholomew and her HGTV show. She used Aubergine quite often. I enjoyed her show. Do you remember Kitty? I found a 2009 real estate link, showing her Santa Monica home, when it was on the market. You can find it HERE. DEEP PURP...
As usual, your photos are absolutely beautiful, Pat! I like the simplistic elegance of the cloches, as well as how you used J's personal items. :-)
~A Cloche is a Cloche~
WINTER~SPRING~SUMMER~AUTUMN A tiny nest found in our neighbor’s tree. J’s 67 year old birth announcement, under glass, on the lodge bookshelves. A CLOCHE OF A DIFFERENT KIND This 1920’s era lighted electric meter was a gift to J on his 30th anniversary with the electric coope...
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