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susan ericson
I am mom to 3, wife to 1, very creative and appreciate others creativity.
Interests: gardening, vintage linens, 1940s and 1950s tablecloths., family, decorating, cooking and collecting hammered aluminum, especially vivid 1930s
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Pat, Your lovely photos have me "pining" for autumn. I know...really bad pun, but I am so ready for the change of season. The mantle looks lovely!
Commented Aug 20, 2012 on ~Autumn Hint~ at Back Porch Musings
~Autumn Hint~
SUNFLOWERS AND PINE CONES Just over a month from now, the season changes. After this blistering Summer I am ready to welcome Autumn with open arms. The possibility of flying snow, a few months from now, does not bother me in the least. We are parched here in the Midwest. We had a little b...
Pat, I have never tried frying the blossoms, but I am hoping to give it a try this year. Do you add anchovy to yours?
Commented Jul 9, 2012 on GARDEN VARIETY HEIRLOOMS...EATING WELL at Black Eyed Susan's Kitchen
GARDEN VARIETY HEIRLOOMS...EATING WELL
In New Jersey, it has been a very hot summer so far. Okay, so we are all well aware of what the weather has been, but I am really feeling bad for the gardeners. The earth has been so parched. Yet, the garden yields and produces in spite of the heat (or maybe it is because of th...
Hello Laura...indeed he does!
Commented Jun 12, 2012 on SEA GLASS AND HYDRANGEA at Black Eyed Susan's Kitchen
SEA GLASS AND HYDRANGEA
Taking our cues from the colors of sea glass and hydrangea, our little house at the Jersey Shore got a make-over. In a weekend, we pulled up the wall to wall carpets to expose the hard woods...and then, because my husband is just that kind of man, he decided to paint the liv...
The Queen Annes Lace is gorgeous and I can't believe you have Black Eyed Susans up already. I always look forward to them blooming in NJ!
Commented Jun 11, 2012 on ~A Walk in the Park~ at Back Porch Musings
~A Walk in the Park~
CUIVRE RIVER STATE PARK~MISSOURI THURSDAY JUNE 7, 2012 We visited the park bright and early Thursday morning. I found lots of photo opportunities. Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, thr...
Stunning blooms ...I love these photos!
Commented Apr 30, 2012 on ~Patio Garden~ at Back Porch Musings
~Patio Garden~
GARDEN WALK A STROLL AROUND THE PATIO FOR… PINK SATURDAY SEASONAL SUNDAY MOSAIC MONDAY HAPPY WEEKEND!
Looks like a perfect spot to have a wonderful meal. It is just perfect!
Commented Apr 29, 2012 on ~Dining Alfresco~ at Back Porch Musings
~Dining Alfresco~
LUNCH ON THE PATIO SUNNY SHOW ME AFTERNOON I ordered this wonderful custom burlap pillow from… Kijsa Housman Studios The Show Me State The nickname for Missouri is The Show Me State. There are several stories concerning the origin of the "show me" slogan. The most widely known story gives c...
I bought a few books at the sale...nothing else. The fur stole was gone when I went back. I felt so fortunate to have seen the collection and that I was given permission to take the pictures though.
Commented Apr 23, 2012 on TREASURE HUNTING ...ON THE YARD SALE TRAIL at Black Eyed Susan's Kitchen
TREASURE HUNTING ...ON THE YARD SALE TRAIL
Yard sale season officially begins mid-April...this is mid-April. The season of my favorite sport...yard sailing has officially begun!!! The weekend started out with a town-wide yard sale that was only a few towns away. We drove up and down the streets, where I met an old friend at ...
It is always best to be on the upswing...glad that you are feeling better. The image of the tree with its textured bark is awesome.
Commented Apr 23, 2012 on ~Midwest Spring~ at Back Porch Musings
~Midwest Spring~
VIEW FROM FRENCHMAN’S BLUFF O’ WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING O’ WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY By Wednesday morning (18th), we knew we were on the way to recovery from whatever the ailment; be it Spring cold or a good old fashioned case of the flu, in spite of shots. I developed symptoms first and J foll...
Lilacs...oh, I could write poetry about lilacs...they make me weak in the knees.
Commented Apr 16, 2012 on ~In the Garden~ at Back Porch Musings
~In the Garden~
MISS KIM LILAC It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want - oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so! ~Mark Twain A MOSAIC FOR MONDAY With every leaf a miracle . . . and from thi...
I ordered the vanity table today Jenna!
Commented Mar 5, 2012 on OPEN LETTER TO HGTV at Black Eyed Susan's Kitchen
OPEN LETTER TO HGTV
Dear Home and Garden television, Thank you for showing us how very simple it could be to renovate our homes. You have done the most beautiful and amazing redecorating on the tiniest of budgets! We are thrilled to tell you that we have added infinite value to our house and althou...
What a pretty mosaic of pinks! I love those petals with the pearls inside too...very romantic!
Commented Feb 18, 2012 on Pink I Found Around at Linens and Laurel
Pink I Found Around
It's been an eventful week! There was no time for sewing. So I decided for this Saturday, to show one of the pinks leftover from my “fall collection”. These little hair clips look adorable sprinkled along a braid or holding back stray hair. They are lots of fun to make. Pink Saturday is h...
Hi Jenny, The artillery basket came from Shutters, many years ago. I used to keep pussy willows in it.
Commented Feb 14, 2012 on BASKET CASE.... at Black Eyed Susan's Kitchen
BASKET CASE....
A tisket a tasket...can a house have too many baskets? Decorating and using baskets for organizational purposes seems to come naturally to me. I like the texture that they add to a room, and I like that although there may be several different baskets in one area being used for d...
Pam, There is a long whispy plant called Scottish broom. The fronds are woven into the basket.
Commented Feb 13, 2012 on BASKET CASE.... at Black Eyed Susan's Kitchen
BASKET CASE....
A tisket a tasket...can a house have too many baskets? Decorating and using baskets for organizational purposes seems to come naturally to me. I like the texture that they add to a room, and I like that although there may be several different baskets in one area being used for d...
Mary, When you have time check home goods. They had some terrific big baskets!
Commented Feb 13, 2012 on BASKET CASE.... at Black Eyed Susan's Kitchen
BASKET CASE....
A tisket a tasket...can a house have too many baskets? Decorating and using baskets for organizational purposes seems to come naturally to me. I like the texture that they add to a room, and I like that although there may be several different baskets in one area being used for d...
The beach is wonderful at all times of the year. Your pictures tell a happy day story and I am a bit envious of the wonderful trailer. Will be back to read more.
Susan
Commented Jan 30, 2012 on Warm Day at the Beach... at Color Chic
Warm Day at the Beach...
You hear about those warm days at the beach in the middle of winter, but it's rare when you actually enjoy it. But today we're here, tucked into our favorite space... We've been for a nice long walk... and snapped a few photos... crossed a little stream... without getting wet... enjoyed a ...
Pat, Send a comment to Brians new blog and dont hesitate to send him questions if you have them.
♥, Susan
Commented Jan 25, 2012 on MAKING FRIENDS .... STAYING CURRENT at Black Eyed Susan's Kitchen
MAKING FRIENDS .... STAYING CURRENT
Blessed...yes, I am blessed for so many reasons! ♫♪♫♪...I have learned how to add musical notes and other interesting characters to my posts. I learned that there is such a thing as an interrobang... This is the character that can be used in place of a ? and an! ...who knew...
Happy New Year Julie! Family is what the holidays are all about in our house as well. Thank goodness that your husband was okay...very scary moment though! Wishing you all good health in the new Year!!
Commented Jan 2, 2012 on Sharing the Season... A recap... at Color Chic
Sharing the Season... A recap...
With the New Year right around the corner I thought it best to share the fun (and not so much) we had during the Christmas Season... We started the season with the annual Gala of Trees to support Boys and Girls Aid Society. Then had our annual Gourmet Group Planning 2012 Christmas Party. Next, w...
Hi Joe, I was tickled pink to know that you saw those posts! Did you also make the gingerbread house at the frame shop on the other side of town? I would like so much to write a post about you if you are up for it. Did you go to school for art or culinary? So many questions.
Best Regards, Susan
Commented Dec 4, 2011 on EVERGREEN INSPIRATION at Black Eyed Susan's Kitchen
EVERGREEN INSPIRATION
Walking through town on "Small business Saturday", I was a little dazzled by how many different Christmas trees the shops had decorated. On the left is a tree in the window of Quick Silver all decked out in silver jewelry. The tree in the center is in Ten Thousand Villages...I love...
Thanks Sally...that sounds perfect for the frames!!
Commented Nov 7, 2011 on SOMETHINGS THAT ARE OLD, SOMETHINGS THAT ARE BLUE at Black Eyed Susan's Kitchen
SOMETHINGS THAT ARE OLD, SOMETHINGS THAT ARE BLUE
Look up...in the sky... While I was at the community garden this week, on the clearest of days, I remembered to look up and this is what I saw above my head. A rather large hawk was swooping up there like he owned all of the air in the sky...beautiful! Being a shorty...
I have been following your adventure in Cali Pat...cant wait till you write about it!
Commented Oct 20, 2011 on BLAAK IS THE NEW BLACK...JUST SAY CHEESE at Black Eyed Susan's Kitchen
BLAAK IS THE NEW BLACK...JUST SAY CHEESE
In the mail this week we received a wheel of cheese. Yes, usually I will buy my cheese from one of the local shops, but this was special. On the Planet Green network there is a show called the Fabulous Beekman Boys. Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell bought a house and fa...
Vee, it is fried dough and it is served with powdered sugar on it...think funnel cake but in a nugget!
Commented Oct 3, 2011 on FESTIVALS THAT MAKE YOU HUNGRY...AND THE NOISE THAT FOLLOWS at Black Eyed Susan's Kitchen
FESTIVALS THAT MAKE YOU HUNGRY...AND THE NOISE THAT FOLLOWS
October is the perfect month for carnivals, fairs and festivals. It is a little cooler outside (at least it is cooler at the Jersey Shore) and that tends to rev up ones appetite. Next weekend we have a large outdoor craft show and a sea glass festival that I am hoping to attend. I ...
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