tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35217213095105313942012-02-11T01:06:14.284-08:00Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.comBlogger419125BellasRoseCottagehttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-9066343369962087982012-02-05T15:55:00.000-08:002012-02-07T11:06:32.835-08:002012-02-07T11:06:32.835-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="338" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ffVonyj9_K4/Ty8MZaadaUI/AAAAAAAAH00/z3-522N8z7I/s400/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+1.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our weather has been</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">glorious!</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SMaspvyEiSQ/Ty8MbtBfCOI/AAAAAAAAH08/Gcri2dR1wcY/s1600/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SMaspvyEiSQ/Ty8MbtBfCOI/AAAAAAAAH08/Gcri2dR1wcY/s400/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+3.jpg" width="340" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">icy mornings...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tgb1ttm-zJk/Ty8MesTrm-I/AAAAAAAAH1E/uDMyn3PyX6o/s1600/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tgb1ttm-zJk/Ty8MesTrm-I/AAAAAAAAH1E/uDMyn3PyX6o/s400/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+4.jpg" width="272" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sunshiny&nbsp;days...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hLgHaXROtYY/Ty8Mg83UhNI/AAAAAAAAH1M/oAndBduW8Ac/s1600/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+6.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hLgHaXROtYY/Ty8Mg83UhNI/AAAAAAAAH1M/oAndBduW8Ac/s400/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+6.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the garden is breaking ground...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the first crocus have popped up...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pu0D7hAw23A/Ty8MiUWd-DI/AAAAAAAAH1Y/RPr6VSk3RF0/s1600/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pu0D7hAw23A/Ty8MiUWd-DI/AAAAAAAAH1Y/RPr6VSk3RF0/s400/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as have the first&nbsp;dandelions,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ready to start the race...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4RPwKaSXOhk/Ty8MlWO_7KI/AAAAAAAAH1g/-OoL9roMYuk/s1600/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="342" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4RPwKaSXOhk/Ty8MlWO_7KI/AAAAAAAAH1g/-OoL9roMYuk/s400/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in the bare garden...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a mossy&nbsp;bench</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;waits for&nbsp;it's leafy&nbsp;canopy...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0lc44Q88r2o/Ty8MnR-AVVI/AAAAAAAAH1o/REf4KEAG_HQ/s1600/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0lc44Q88r2o/Ty8MnR-AVVI/AAAAAAAAH1o/REf4KEAG_HQ/s400/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">maybe the birds know something we don't...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oDeOCalOmAQ/Ty8Mny0v7QI/AAAAAAAAH1w/eBsBSGZzapU/s1600/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oDeOCalOmAQ/Ty8Mny0v7QI/AAAAAAAAH1w/eBsBSGZzapU/s400/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">these little birdhouses,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with the oval openings are for Violet Tree Swallows...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">their slim bodies and agile wings can maneuver</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the odd shape...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this gives them a good safe home...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ytTxObSew8/Ty8Mpn8DgeI/AAAAAAAAH14/G5mCDkjWnR0/s1600/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ytTxObSew8/Ty8Mpn8DgeI/AAAAAAAAH14/G5mCDkjWnR0/s400/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but each spring,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a contortionist male sparrow </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">will decide to make it his home...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he cleans it out...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">only to find</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the girl he has been building his little nest for</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">can't get in...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the love birds have to move on </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to find a new more accommodating home...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vhPd00ATwaM/Ty8MsQpe4rI/AAAAAAAAH2E/FrVeTYH-GRU/s1600/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vhPd00ATwaM/Ty8MsQpe4rI/AAAAAAAAH2E/FrVeTYH-GRU/s400/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qf5bEBg47t8/Ty8MuL3f2XI/AAAAAAAAH2M/Hwc3Cwl_bTM/s1600/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qf5bEBg47t8/Ty8MuL3f2XI/AAAAAAAAH2M/Hwc3Cwl_bTM/s400/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+13.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pink feathers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">did you think we had very fancy birds?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I give the birds craft feathers each spring to nest with,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it is a delight to watch them </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">flying around carrying all the bright feathers...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qV3D4e12dbw/Ty8MxfJ6-VI/AAAAAAAAH2U/RFjJg_VjHHE/s1600/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qV3D4e12dbw/Ty8MxfJ6-VI/AAAAAAAAH2U/RFjJg_VjHHE/s400/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+14.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the crocus eased open</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as the day warmed...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MdqdiGRQseU/Ty8M0gQgGSI/AAAAAAAAH2g/ZFaZeHPQqiA/s1600/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MdqdiGRQseU/Ty8M0gQgGSI/AAAAAAAAH2g/ZFaZeHPQqiA/s400/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+16.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sHUoO6hvNgI/Ty8M3kvfP0I/AAAAAAAAH2o/bWAgEc3bx1E/s1600/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="390" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sHUoO6hvNgI/Ty8M3kvfP0I/AAAAAAAAH2o/bWAgEc3bx1E/s400/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+17.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">does this mean</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">our winter is over...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">probably not...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">after last years crocus bloomed we had </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">piles of snow...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/02/resiliency.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">you can see it here</span></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TwqoZIkWwiQ/Ty8M5CTJEFI/AAAAAAAAH2w/1pMAdvdl9A4/s1600/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="377" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TwqoZIkWwiQ/Ty8M5CTJEFI/AAAAAAAAH2w/1pMAdvdl9A4/s400/garden+2+5+2012+crocus+18.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it does mean</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we had a beautiful day :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you did too!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I am joining...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Show Off Your Cottage Monday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia;"><a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Masterpiece Monday</span></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Metamorphosis Monday</span></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;">a brand new party</span><span style="color: #e06666;"><br /> </span><a href="http://gritsglamour.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Wild about Mother Nature</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Outdoor Wednesday</span></a> </div><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by today...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-906634336996208798?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HL9Qe4X9DrgZjap_ljJi1nTcBYU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HL9Qe4X9DrgZjap_ljJi1nTcBYU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HL9Qe4X9DrgZjap_ljJi1nTcBYU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HL9Qe4X9DrgZjap_ljJi1nTcBYU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/WqlZyJR3QP8" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com27http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2012/02/breaking-ground.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-55393619389928859052012-02-03T16:51:00.000-08:002012-02-03T16:55:42.749-08:002012-02-03T16:55:42.749-08:00<div align="center"> Today was one of those days...<br /> <br /></div> <div align="center"> those glorious winter days,</div> <div align="center"> when a taste of spring is in the air...<br /> <br /></div> <div align="center"> a day to do some garden clean up</div> <div align="center"> and prep for spring...<br /> <br /></div> <div align="center"> a day for little surprises...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s04HBSPUuZk/TyxofIqqKgI/AAAAAAAAH0M/KJqj5iVSh08/s1600/sweet+box+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="362" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s04HBSPUuZk/TyxofIqqKgI/AAAAAAAAH0M/KJqj5iVSh08/s400/sweet+box+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the blooms of the Sweet Box </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> never cease to surprise me...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> not because they are showy...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRXb08XYbac/TyxohIcT9KI/AAAAAAAAH0U/JIj2ycRzARY/s1600/sweet+box+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="345" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRXb08XYbac/TyxohIcT9KI/AAAAAAAAH0U/JIj2ycRzARY/s400/sweet+box+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> actually their tiny flowers </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> would never catch your attention...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> it's their scent...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> on these winters days,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> when the earth smells alive,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> damp and&nbsp;mossy...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the Sweet Box adds it's sweet scent...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the first smell of spring...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qBBNLkeRzpM/TyxoiWPL4wI/AAAAAAAAH0c/dUn9ElPcYJk/s1600/sweet+box+4.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qBBNLkeRzpM/TyxoiWPL4wI/AAAAAAAAH0c/dUn9ElPcYJk/s400/sweet+box+4.1.jpg" width="392" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I bring in little bundles...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> since they have very little visual appeal,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I tuck them into colorful china dishes...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4Cg96bT2uaw/TyxokIkjcdI/AAAAAAAAH0k/t0jsXbZuG7s/s1600/sweet+box+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4Cg96bT2uaw/TyxokIkjcdI/AAAAAAAAH0k/t0jsXbZuG7s/s400/sweet+box+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> pink rosy china entertains my eyes,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> while I inhale the sweet smell :-)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Djf4zxqYEng/Tyxok5V4y1I/AAAAAAAAH0s/HtCGhYJ4vhs/s1600/sweet+box+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Djf4zxqYEng/Tyxok5V4y1I/AAAAAAAAH0s/HtCGhYJ4vhs/s320/sweet+box+7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I hope you find a bit of sweetness this weekend!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Today I am joining,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://maleviksrosentradgard.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Saturday Show Off</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Pink Saturday</span></a> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Thanks for stopping by...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-5539361938992885905?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fU-AUkmwvuLP8ygNGfSRRoyUCsM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fU-AUkmwvuLP8ygNGfSRRoyUCsM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fU-AUkmwvuLP8ygNGfSRRoyUCsM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fU-AUkmwvuLP8ygNGfSRRoyUCsM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/8gGNcLdOyQs" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com12http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2012/02/sweet-box.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-13639004474068299922012-02-02T15:57:00.000-08:002012-02-07T10:57:55.071-08:002012-02-07T10:57:55.071-08:00<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" id="twttrHubFrame" name="twttrHubFrame" scrolling="no" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets/hub.1326407570.html" style="height: 10px; position: absolute; top: -9999em; width: 10px;" tabindex="0"></iframe><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have reached mid-winter...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5_vGjMqjaAU/Tysd7I_kSaI/AAAAAAAAHy8/AxeBLIsEPK0/s1600/groundhog+day+1.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5_vGjMqjaAU/Tysd7I_kSaI/AAAAAAAAHy8/AxeBLIsEPK0/s640/groundhog+day+1.1.jpg" width="449" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">has risen from his hole </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and&nbsp;has seen&nbsp;his shadow....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">his verdict</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">six more weeks of winter...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7tp9q0SCgKw/Tysd8TBGr2I/AAAAAAAAHzE/bc3FVnjcSgg/s1600/groundhog+day+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="387" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7tp9q0SCgKw/Tysd8TBGr2I/AAAAAAAAHzE/bc3FVnjcSgg/s400/groundhog+day+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but,&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;I am not sure....</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q0Yo5trh-Ec/Tysd9a9y5QI/AAAAAAAAHzM/SZ7GJv7djPA/s1600/groundhog+day+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q0Yo5trh-Ec/Tysd9a9y5QI/AAAAAAAAHzM/SZ7GJv7djPA/s400/groundhog+day+2.jpg" width="357" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have seen the crocus breaking ground in the garden,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp; the buds of the trees are&nbsp;swelling...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wr1TmyYCvXU/Tysd-WAW1uI/AAAAAAAAHzU/uPVyZBNBSzw/s1600/groundhog+day+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wr1TmyYCvXU/Tysd-WAW1uI/AAAAAAAAHzU/uPVyZBNBSzw/s400/groundhog+day+3.jpg" width="347" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">still to mark Phil's announcement,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I bought roses...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TnAFyOi1YOI/Tysd_mAdfNI/AAAAAAAAHzc/oRdmxFOBEhU/s1600/groundhog+day+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="335" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TnAFyOi1YOI/Tysd_mAdfNI/AAAAAAAAHzc/oRdmxFOBEhU/s400/groundhog+day+5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a little birdie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">told me it was a good idea....</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KgupCFx-I1w/TyseBGaK0rI/AAAAAAAAHzk/4XB0IpVZooA/s1600/groundhog+day+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KgupCFx-I1w/TyseBGaK0rI/AAAAAAAAHzk/4XB0IpVZooA/s400/groundhog+day+6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and well...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;truly,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">roses are never a bad idea...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2G4sALFQKL8/Tyse6iSmhXI/AAAAAAAAHz0/AFe947Ana6w/s1600/groundhog+day+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2G4sALFQKL8/Tyse6iSmhXI/AAAAAAAAHz0/AFe947Ana6w/s400/groundhog+day+9.jpg" width="366" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div>I hope you have found a little sunshine<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">on this mid-winters day...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I am joining...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Show and Tell Friday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Home Sweet Home</span></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://rosevignettes.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Fresh Cut Fridays</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://maleviksrosentradgard.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Saturday Show Off</span></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Tabletop Tuesday</span></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-1363900447406829992?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/54-K7Ggc5g12XARYwU4IjFmDaP0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/54-K7Ggc5g12XARYwU4IjFmDaP0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/54-K7Ggc5g12XARYwU4IjFmDaP0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/54-K7Ggc5g12XARYwU4IjFmDaP0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/G8d8qWzaxMw" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com27http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2012/02/groundhog-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-15228094051712946522012-01-22T16:36:00.000-08:002012-01-23T18:27:03.024-08:002012-01-23T18:27:03.024-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> When harsh winter weather hits,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> when the power is out...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> a hot cup of tea</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> makes it all more civil...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FuvSi_dYk2g/TxyiTh2lIVI/AAAAAAAAHyY/EH5ViCok368/s1600/tea+and+power+outages+1.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FuvSi_dYk2g/TxyiTh2lIVI/AAAAAAAAHyY/EH5ViCok368/s400/tea+and+power+outages+1.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> pretty floral dishes,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> let your&nbsp;mind drift to the spring days ahead...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9eP-Px2K4eo/TxyhXLxNTyI/AAAAAAAAHxU/GYolEtjHCBE/s1600/tea+and+power+outages+2.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9eP-Px2K4eo/TxyhXLxNTyI/AAAAAAAAHxU/GYolEtjHCBE/s400/tea+and+power+outages+2.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> something as simple</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> as a bright cheery tablecloth</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> can lift your spirits...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c_8T7Kkk8VQ/TxyhYqTlBnI/AAAAAAAAHxc/s8QEexn0kEA/s1600/tea+and+power+outages+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c_8T7Kkk8VQ/TxyhYqTlBnI/AAAAAAAAHxc/s8QEexn0kEA/s400/tea+and+power+outages+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EWebIEPahAc/Txyhac5u2HI/AAAAAAAAHxk/n6ieKzCM9AQ/s1600/tea+and+power+outages+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="323" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EWebIEPahAc/Txyhac5u2HI/AAAAAAAAHxk/n6ieKzCM9AQ/s400/tea+and+power+outages+6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OBngYfDiQGw/TxyhcAr6ZjI/AAAAAAAAHxs/Nn89utAJB48/s1600/tea+and+power+outages+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OBngYfDiQGw/TxyhcAr6ZjI/AAAAAAAAHxs/Nn89utAJB48/s400/tea+and+power+outages+8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> flowers...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> just let you sigh...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/---vlq-GX4Nc/TxyhdiYkNwI/AAAAAAAAHx0/F7zfMscsFbQ/s1600/tea+and+power+outages+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="383" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/---vlq-GX4Nc/TxyhdiYkNwI/AAAAAAAAHx0/F7zfMscsFbQ/s400/tea+and+power+outages+10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> after several long nasty power outages,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> we bought a generator...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and we were glad to have it last week...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SmYXx3GbNR8/TxyhfFWHkcI/AAAAAAAAHx8/8JWzuR7lfXs/s1600/tea+and+power+outages+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SmYXx3GbNR8/TxyhfFWHkcI/AAAAAAAAHx8/8JWzuR7lfXs/s400/tea+and+power+outages+11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> baking is a favorite luxury,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> a generator allows..</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and the pay off is two-fold,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> everyone likes to gather around a warm oven,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> breathing in the sweet scent</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and a hot treat is so welcome!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> (I think that was three-fold!)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9xpakOLIh3E/TxyhgUtBCAI/AAAAAAAAHyE/9XR5-K1jVLk/s1600/tea+and+power+outages+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9xpakOLIh3E/TxyhgUtBCAI/AAAAAAAAHyE/9XR5-K1jVLk/s400/tea+and+power+outages+12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> these orange snaps were a new recipe </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and pretty tasty:-)</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ENI0Jm-Wyi0/TxyhiA2ffYI/AAAAAAAAHyM/EBbU9bJttCU/s1600/tea+and+power+outages+15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="328" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ENI0Jm-Wyi0/TxyhiA2ffYI/AAAAAAAAHyM/EBbU9bJttCU/s400/tea+and+power+outages+15.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I hope you are staying warm</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and snuggly!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Today, I am sharing tea at these lovely parties...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Martha's Favorites</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Teacup Tuesday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Tea Party Tuesday</span></a><br /> and <br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><em>Sandi's&nbsp;Two Year Tea Time Anniversary</em></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Tea Time Tuesday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Thanks for stopping by today!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-1522809405171294652?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_DsIw6GGF52wMP0-qNmnKRnGjZs/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_DsIw6GGF52wMP0-qNmnKRnGjZs/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_DsIw6GGF52wMP0-qNmnKRnGjZs/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_DsIw6GGF52wMP0-qNmnKRnGjZs/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/Lw3hPbBh-Cg" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com35http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/power-outages-and-tea.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-55902133078361487482012-01-20T20:54:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:19:27.036-08:002012-01-24T19:19:27.036-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi Everyone...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first part of this is yesterdays post...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have been without power for the last 40 hours,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but thanks to our generator,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">snug and cozy...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we are all back on now,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">at the end of the post I'll share today's new pics...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7INYhtx2ixk/Txo8BGqTQnI/AAAAAAAAHuU/LbOIVdiXHlQ/s1600/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+1.2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="365" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7INYhtx2ixk/Txo8BGqTQnI/AAAAAAAAHuU/LbOIVdiXHlQ/s400/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+1.2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My soft blanket of snow has turned hard...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PB5h7-lElhQ/Txo8DzDMlyI/AAAAAAAAHuc/UvqrWBRNX6M/s1600/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+1.3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PB5h7-lElhQ/Txo8DzDMlyI/AAAAAAAAHuc/UvqrWBRNX6M/s400/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+1.3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now a world encased in ice...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">each tree sparkles like a chandelier...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-83w3yMFUj9Y/Txo8GA8Eu4I/AAAAAAAAHuk/H7fkzi4HAvE/s1600/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="353" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-83w3yMFUj9Y/Txo8GA8Eu4I/AAAAAAAAHuk/H7fkzi4HAvE/s400/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">harsh yes,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but BEAUTIFUL!</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r_ZvgC8D2Q4/Txo8H1cablI/AAAAAAAAHus/tWB5KspZOGE/s1600/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+2.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r_ZvgC8D2Q4/Txo8H1cablI/AAAAAAAAHus/tWB5KspZOGE/s400/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+2.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uVMJbHdPEZ4/Txo8J0gDU8I/AAAAAAAAHu0/LXyLSg3xj5s/s1600/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+4.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uVMJbHdPEZ4/Txo8J0gDU8I/AAAAAAAAHu0/LXyLSg3xj5s/s400/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+4.1.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">today my lady looks sad,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">frozen tears...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Bm1sYKeSvOE/Txo8MJOHoII/AAAAAAAAHvA/9lrqQM0l6ds/s1600/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Bm1sYKeSvOE/Txo8MJOHoII/AAAAAAAAHvA/9lrqQM0l6ds/s400/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">she watched through the night,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as the ice formed </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the trees began to break...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B2L_pV_X1Go/Txo8Nqj05eI/AAAAAAAAHvI/SQldqbDLvRk/s1600/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B2L_pV_X1Go/Txo8Nqj05eI/AAAAAAAAHvI/SQldqbDLvRk/s400/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">perfectly preserved rose hips...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4X5VBG9vVqY/Txo8PmsorYI/AAAAAAAAHvQ/n-Wcx_ey9K4/s1600/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4X5VBG9vVqY/Txo8PmsorYI/AAAAAAAAHvQ/n-Wcx_ey9K4/s400/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+8.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6Snr2_mo37s/Txo8RljF2xI/AAAAAAAAHvY/88LocP7yxHs/s1600/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6Snr2_mo37s/Txo8RljF2xI/AAAAAAAAHvY/88LocP7yxHs/s400/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+9.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PU7hp_qHCx0/Txo8UctOtrI/AAAAAAAAHvg/CMO4MMtmq2k/s1600/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PU7hp_qHCx0/Txo8UctOtrI/AAAAAAAAHvg/CMO4MMtmq2k/s400/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QSMPrxSRsYM/Txo8V7LJ40I/AAAAAAAAHvs/L9-_fdmlYew/s1600/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QSMPrxSRsYM/Txo8V7LJ40I/AAAAAAAAHvs/L9-_fdmlYew/s400/jan+19+2012+ice+storm+11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jO2Hmza6Tu8/Txo8Y-aA5jI/AAAAAAAAHv0/e7_JDxtroPE/s1600/jan+19+2012+ice+storm1+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jO2Hmza6Tu8/Txo8Y-aA5jI/AAAAAAAAHv0/e7_JDxtroPE/s400/jan+19+2012+ice+storm1+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">--------------------------</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I took these pics...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fCIWUQdVp-E/Txo_jZ1sfbI/AAAAAAAAHwA/Zc3EJdtSpnA/s1600/Jan+19+2012+ice+storm+20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="278" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fCIWUQdVp-E/Txo_jZ1sfbI/AAAAAAAAHwA/Zc3EJdtSpnA/s400/Jan+19+2012+ice+storm+20.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the park across the street...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-awxPoKxc8zs/Txo_mi_ZbGI/AAAAAAAAHwI/w9y1g5Stj6I/s1600/Jan+19+2012+ice+storm+21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-awxPoKxc8zs/Txo_mi_ZbGI/AAAAAAAAHwI/w9y1g5Stj6I/s400/Jan+19+2012+ice+storm+21.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in the quiet stillness of the night</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you could hear</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the explosion of each tree...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cracking and crashing...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n0ikJu-yh-c/Txo_qFrfDPI/AAAAAAAAHwQ/yqDpRMQ42vg/s1600/Jan+19+2012+ice+storm+22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n0ikJu-yh-c/Txo_qFrfDPI/AAAAAAAAHwQ/yqDpRMQ42vg/s400/Jan+19+2012+ice+storm+22.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I saw hundreds of trees just like this...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B-PqAeW1xgo/Txo_tP6cw1I/AAAAAAAAHwY/9TKWJ2M1TEg/s1600/Jan+19+2012+ice+storm+24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B-PqAeW1xgo/Txo_tP6cw1I/AAAAAAAAHwY/9TKWJ2M1TEg/s400/Jan+19+2012+ice+storm+24.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a neighbors home...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is a lot of clean up</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but nature is resilient!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and there will be lots of wood chip mulch </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for the spring!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and my little town is cozy again tonight,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and it is a comfort to hear the furnace purring...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will be sharing at...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Show Off Your Cottage Monday</span></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://waterywednesday.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Watery Wednesday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">White Wednesday</span></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Outdoor Wednesday</span></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> Stay Warm!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-5590213307836148748?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/aGVneUeSg5kxGIuANQTQU4GbGMM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/aGVneUeSg5kxGIuANQTQU4GbGMM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/aGVneUeSg5kxGIuANQTQU4GbGMM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/aGVneUeSg5kxGIuANQTQU4GbGMM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/Gg5NTL2uZ_Q" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com39http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/and-then-there-was-ice.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-35028814332338195522012-01-18T16:50:00.000-08:002012-01-19T00:10:29.602-08:002012-01-19T00:10:29.602-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The fickle snow of yesterday,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> turned to a constant snow overnight...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HMZUUFuDj7w/TxdY96pfVOI/AAAAAAAAHq8/pAeHrvxpmnc/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+1.2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HMZUUFuDj7w/TxdY96pfVOI/AAAAAAAAHq8/pAeHrvxpmnc/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+1.2.jpg" width="313" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> a bajillion snowflakes fell...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> each flake so&nbsp;minuscule,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> it looked more like&nbsp; a soft fog,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> than snow...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eo5GIeI_gEQ/TxdZBJh8L_I/AAAAAAAAHrE/2rc1yYLf6dI/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eo5GIeI_gEQ/TxdZBJh8L_I/AAAAAAAAHrE/2rc1yYLf6dI/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the world&nbsp;was blanketed in a soft hush...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m_kDPtW8Oks/TxdZDXs1NlI/AAAAAAAAHrM/FaZruhlaB_U/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+2.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m_kDPtW8Oks/TxdZDXs1NlI/AAAAAAAAHrM/FaZruhlaB_U/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+2.1.jpg" width="357" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> our patience paid off...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7eyhMS4xWs8/TxdZGRzU-9I/AAAAAAAAHrU/fXP6tVBG5HM/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7eyhMS4xWs8/TxdZGRzU-9I/AAAAAAAAHrU/fXP6tVBG5HM/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+2.jpg" width="337" /></a></div> <div align="center"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z8CWd_zO0TE/TxdZJ6AteHI/AAAAAAAAHrc/LuzckEOR80M/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+3.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z8CWd_zO0TE/TxdZJ6AteHI/AAAAAAAAHrc/LuzckEOR80M/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+3.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7kcc5ujugnM/TxdZMjC4rbI/AAAAAAAAHrk/MmBVMsG9qXU/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="346" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7kcc5ujugnM/TxdZMjC4rbI/AAAAAAAAHrk/MmBVMsG9qXU/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> a world in white...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0iwVkBTlKqo/TxdZQSsiD4I/AAAAAAAAHrs/xhiypkqEUbM/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0iwVkBTlKqo/TxdZQSsiD4I/AAAAAAAAHrs/xhiypkqEUbM/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+4.jpg" width="360" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U6CLKS5rZmQ/TxdZT0iLXoI/AAAAAAAAHr0/8A4InBp0va0/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U6CLKS5rZmQ/TxdZT0iLXoI/AAAAAAAAHr0/8A4InBp0va0/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+5.jpg" width="333" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> not much use for a sun dial today...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MUv8-Z8YL0E/TxdZWirxMXI/AAAAAAAAHsA/7r_5NSxITR0/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MUv8-Z8YL0E/TxdZWirxMXI/AAAAAAAAHsA/7r_5NSxITR0/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Hh82lAXrqA/TxdZbumy62I/AAAAAAAAHsI/C064rFe_AZs/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+8.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Hh82lAXrqA/TxdZbumy62I/AAAAAAAAHsI/C064rFe_AZs/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+8.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> snow softly covered the icy edges </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> of the koi pond...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gt9wQkst1Fs/TxdZfSsduoI/AAAAAAAAHsU/xVReVj8v4x4/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gt9wQkst1Fs/TxdZfSsduoI/AAAAAAAAHsU/xVReVj8v4x4/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> from above,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> you can just make out </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the ghostly shapes of the koi...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j3kt1IEFWx8/TxdZhgh8uII/AAAAAAAAHsc/gCzLdenNUi8/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j3kt1IEFWx8/TxdZhgh8uII/AAAAAAAAHsc/gCzLdenNUi8/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+10.jpg" width="357" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> this was the girls first snow...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> big brother Cosmo led the way..</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Iris was first to explore..</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> sniffing...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yj9pBRA6euM/TxdZjsfGzmI/AAAAAAAAHsk/xwkHtyDMY_M/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="381" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yj9pBRA6euM/TxdZjsfGzmI/AAAAAAAAHsk/xwkHtyDMY_M/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> before long&nbsp;she was frolicking...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SGIEdMQtb7E/TxdZkPWC0hI/AAAAAAAAHss/mOFuGCssR0U/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SGIEdMQtb7E/TxdZkPWC0hI/AAAAAAAAHss/mOFuGCssR0U/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+13.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> but,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> soon decided it wasn't tasty...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-avDUgEAZprE/TxdZmTj0-II/AAAAAAAAHs4/rcy5lNLHBfk/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-avDUgEAZprE/TxdZmTj0-II/AAAAAAAAHs4/rcy5lNLHBfk/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+14.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Daisy joined in...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> in case you are wondering</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> &nbsp;where the three older boys are...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> they made a mad dash for the couch,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> when they spotted the snow...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fIlsz0jQju8/TxdZnR9GxuI/AAAAAAAAHtA/Rp3sBicOnMg/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="390" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fIlsz0jQju8/TxdZnR9GxuI/AAAAAAAAHtA/Rp3sBicOnMg/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+15.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> romping&nbsp;in unison...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8RtQ1nteHBs/TxdZq3cXVhI/AAAAAAAAHtI/QGIAXez75bE/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8RtQ1nteHBs/TxdZq3cXVhI/AAAAAAAAHtI/QGIAXez75bE/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+18.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I thought I would share&nbsp;a few pics</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> of the valley,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> on my drive into the store...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vh8dNRYUjdQ/TxdZvMK0H6I/AAAAAAAAHtQ/-6D-JMUgZsM/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vh8dNRYUjdQ/TxdZvMK0H6I/AAAAAAAAHtQ/-6D-JMUgZsM/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+19.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zjTnQ1EZTaU/TxdZy1sLf_I/AAAAAAAAHtc/oKOyLckcOz0/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zjTnQ1EZTaU/TxdZy1sLf_I/AAAAAAAAHtc/oKOyLckcOz0/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+20.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-APw3rl1gVmc/TxdZ6iDMBII/AAAAAAAAHts/xd63femigDw/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="341" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-APw3rl1gVmc/TxdZ6iDMBII/AAAAAAAAHts/xd63femigDw/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+21.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b30F6Oj_ofU/TxdZ9msC6jI/AAAAAAAAHt4/tNztq-VcM2o/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b30F6Oj_ofU/TxdZ9msC6jI/AAAAAAAAHt4/tNztq-VcM2o/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+23.jpg" width="381" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> in the end,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Iris joined Randy and Berry</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> on the couch...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GxaHTrnEg0g/TxdaAnWsUhI/AAAAAAAAHuA/8Duxr3WXFCc/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="367" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GxaHTrnEg0g/TxdaAnWsUhI/AAAAAAAAHuA/8Duxr3WXFCc/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+24.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> but,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> kept a close eye on the snow,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and all the birds that came in for seed and water...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W1DXRD8luUA/TxdaBCk0nZI/AAAAAAAAHuI/jnQhpuErERA/s1600/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W1DXRD8luUA/TxdaBCk0nZI/AAAAAAAAHuI/jnQhpuErERA/s400/jan+18+snow+-+girls+first+25.jpg" width="350" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Aren't Robins </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> a sign of spring?</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Today I am joining...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Home and Garden Thursday</span></a> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia;"><a href="http://www.thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Time Travel Thursday</span></a></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia;">and</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia;"><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Open House Party Thursday</span></a></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Stay Warm!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-3502881433233819552?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BpdxoraehO2MG3SuraeinHYe7D4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BpdxoraehO2MG3SuraeinHYe7D4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BpdxoraehO2MG3SuraeinHYe7D4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BpdxoraehO2MG3SuraeinHYe7D4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/pfwaQ81Fh2Q" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com32http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/constant-snow.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-11554176141635659842012-01-17T16:34:00.000-08:002012-01-17T17:24:15.956-08:002012-01-17T17:24:15.956-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> For three days </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I have been taunted...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> by a fickle snow...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lz0RPGorrCw/TxYI2I1yIrI/AAAAAAAAHpQ/SyPF0OcuRjM/s1600/teaser+snow+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lz0RPGorrCw/TxYI2I1yIrI/AAAAAAAAHpQ/SyPF0OcuRjM/s400/teaser+snow+1.jpg" width="350" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> she and I wait patiently,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> for the big event...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> it is expected to arrive tonight...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> a big storm brews on the horizon,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 6-12 inches of the fluffy stuff is expected..</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I do say EXPECTED 'cause </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> you know how fickle mother nature can be...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6ppK9tnFbtg/TxYI4LH6AqI/AAAAAAAAHpY/I61_OKWFbYU/s1600/teaser+snow+2.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6ppK9tnFbtg/TxYI4LH6AqI/AAAAAAAAHpY/I61_OKWFbYU/s400/teaser+snow+2.1.jpg" width="295" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I popped out pre-event</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and ran some errands,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> picked up some odds and ends...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uYFJo-Ess6o/TxYI5WNJjsI/AAAAAAAAHpg/pnw9bccxpeM/s1600/teaser+snow+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uYFJo-Ess6o/TxYI5WNJjsI/AAAAAAAAHpg/pnw9bccxpeM/s400/teaser+snow+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> in the end </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I think mostly odds...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> like a half a dozen cupcake bath melts...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oow4aapel88/TxYI6y3Me9I/AAAAAAAAHpo/EdSOv3Vflcs/s1600/teaser+snow+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="346" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oow4aapel88/TxYI6y3Me9I/AAAAAAAAHpo/EdSOv3Vflcs/s400/teaser+snow+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I am envisioning a long walk</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> &nbsp;in the freshly fallen snow,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> followed by a long hot </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> cupcake sweet bath...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1Ouz7ZeYbpA/TxYI8xdajiI/AAAAAAAAHpw/tO2sIYH-CyA/s1600/teaser+snow+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1Ouz7ZeYbpA/TxYI8xdajiI/AAAAAAAAHpw/tO2sIYH-CyA/s400/teaser+snow+5.jpg" width="277" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> have you let the holidays go?</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> or have you held on,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> just a little?</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CI3E1LFn-ok/TxYI-vF98LI/AAAAAAAAHp4/dPCILTF-tdc/s1600/teaser+snow+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CI3E1LFn-ok/TxYI-vF98LI/AAAAAAAAHp4/dPCILTF-tdc/s400/teaser+snow+6.jpg" width="328" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I have held on a little..</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I couldn't part with my tiny wings,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> quite yet...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xuucU84Oj48/TxYJAtgwRVI/AAAAAAAAHqA/p1JTFcx6Epc/s1600/teaser+snow+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xuucU84Oj48/TxYJAtgwRVI/AAAAAAAAHqA/p1JTFcx6Epc/s400/teaser+snow+7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and a tiny strand on rice lights,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> an after Christmas sale purchase,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> couldn't wait until next year...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> to add a little sparkle to a winters day...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UT-JXXycKdU/TxYJCm44JQI/AAAAAAAAHqI/q1ELi-EwSO0/s1600/teaser+snow+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UT-JXXycKdU/TxYJCm44JQI/AAAAAAAAHqI/q1ELi-EwSO0/s320/teaser+snow+8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Today I am joining...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">White Wednesday</span></a> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Wow us Wednesday</span></a> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Sending you all a warm winter hug....</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-1155417614163565984?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/A46UmTGrI8vkL2uLNVZ6JLYiEBw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/A46UmTGrI8vkL2uLNVZ6JLYiEBw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/A46UmTGrI8vkL2uLNVZ6JLYiEBw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/A46UmTGrI8vkL2uLNVZ6JLYiEBw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/gdTq_oq-C2k" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com20http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/fickle-snow.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-48853119817534377772012-01-06T16:59:00.000-08:002012-01-06T17:08:04.723-08:002012-01-06T17:08:04.723-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mlGUsIFMn8s/Twd5xdayU7I/AAAAAAAAHoA/4t9bpvTVUzI/s1600/fade+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mlGUsIFMn8s/Twd5xdayU7I/AAAAAAAAHoA/4t9bpvTVUzI/s400/fade+1.jpg" width="373" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Keeping old bits from the garden</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">around the house in the winter is the normal,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">around here anyway...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kK56B_WDYkI/Twd5yrGE1bI/AAAAAAAAHoI/xfKs6QnLi9s/s1600/fade+2.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kK56B_WDYkI/Twd5yrGE1bI/AAAAAAAAHoI/xfKs6QnLi9s/s400/fade+2.1.jpg" width="371" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I especially like petals scattered</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">around candles...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Tt6T-z4obFY/Twd50NIf_NI/AAAAAAAAHoQ/YwLmJcwG3lg/s1600/fade+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Tt6T-z4obFY/Twd50NIf_NI/AAAAAAAAHoQ/YwLmJcwG3lg/s400/fade+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">memories of days gone by,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a romantic nod to the past...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OO-gqGn-4lA/Twd52DFti9I/AAAAAAAAHoY/8iEY8R_oK9I/s1600/fade+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OO-gqGn-4lA/Twd52DFti9I/AAAAAAAAHoY/8iEY8R_oK9I/s400/fade+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a few fresh new blooms </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tucked in around the house </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">add life to a winters day...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yzx-Lu7wImM/Twd53t3i6eI/AAAAAAAAHog/w-IlfN9S4mk/s1600/fade+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yzx-Lu7wImM/Twd53t3i6eI/AAAAAAAAHog/w-IlfN9S4mk/s400/fade+5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">how can you not</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">feel the warm sun on your face</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">when you inhale...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bHvxivTyMRQ/Twd54znsIVI/AAAAAAAAHoo/ZkWziBdvjwM/s1600/spring+teasing+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bHvxivTyMRQ/Twd54znsIVI/AAAAAAAAHoo/ZkWziBdvjwM/s400/spring+teasing+2.jpg" width="386" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as for the now..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is it spring already?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">have I overslept?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-29CqPXX3Wl4/Twd56Z9CXlI/AAAAAAAAHo0/pXU4PiwjwMY/s1600/spring+teasing+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="367" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-29CqPXX3Wl4/Twd56Z9CXlI/AAAAAAAAHo0/pXU4PiwjwMY/s400/spring+teasing+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or are they teasing us...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I7NaaJZZwPQ/Twd58J-oDwI/AAAAAAAAHo8/jsgT-vzSVio/s1600/spring+teasing+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I7NaaJZZwPQ/Twd58J-oDwI/AAAAAAAAHo8/jsgT-vzSVio/s400/spring+teasing+5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the stores are rolling out the racks,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cyclamen,&nbsp; pansies and primroses...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">too tempting not to indulge a bit...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RriUso8qTgo/Twd59qL-dfI/AAAAAAAAHpE/-Id7Sp-SZqQ/s1600/spring+teasing+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RriUso8qTgo/Twd59qL-dfI/AAAAAAAAHpE/-Id7Sp-SZqQ/s400/spring+teasing+6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">when really</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am&nbsp;still hoping for snow!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Pink Saturday</span></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /> Have a Great Weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-4885311981753437777?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jTu1cTxOgTou6JeqPBbwOBDlQqg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jTu1cTxOgTou6JeqPBbwOBDlQqg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jTu1cTxOgTou6JeqPBbwOBDlQqg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jTu1cTxOgTou6JeqPBbwOBDlQqg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/CfpCoX83m3k" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com26http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/old-new-and-now.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-64022826142678565782012-01-05T16:14:00.000-08:002012-01-06T17:33:56.766-08:002012-01-06T17:33:56.766-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LeA01FK-piI/TwYoswNzYbI/AAAAAAAAHmQ/-uGjT91PnQ0/s1600/david+austin+catalog+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LeA01FK-piI/TwYoswNzYbI/AAAAAAAAHmQ/-uGjT91PnQ0/s400/david+austin+catalog+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am not lucky enough</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to have a garden full of roses</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in the middle of winter....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the long wait from the last bloom </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">till the first new bloom,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">seems endless</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">on dreary winter days...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZPQgrYx1jes/TwYovShj31I/AAAAAAAAHmY/WSt3UzZ_9C0/s1600/david+austin+catalog+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZPQgrYx1jes/TwYovShj31I/AAAAAAAAHmY/WSt3UzZ_9C0/s400/david+austin+catalog+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">David Austin knows this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that is why his&nbsp;beautiful catalog arrives</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">right around Christmas time...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-huc_1uj37Ck/TwYowzNvhKI/AAAAAAAAHmg/_SXaHSTKdpM/s1600/david+austin+catalog+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-huc_1uj37Ck/TwYowzNvhKI/AAAAAAAAHmg/_SXaHSTKdpM/s400/david+austin+catalog+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">whether you are a gardener with dirty hands</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or a gardener in your heart...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">his dreamy catalog</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">will have you oohing and aahing...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and they are free <a href="http://davidaustinroses.com/american/Cat.asp?Theme=">here is the link...</a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-enStFtWAZ-w/TwYoyh2jMaI/AAAAAAAAHmo/GsxuDhuVoRI/s1600/david+austin+catalog+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-enStFtWAZ-w/TwYoyh2jMaI/AAAAAAAAHmo/GsxuDhuVoRI/s400/david+austin+catalog+5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">New for 2012 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Princess Anne</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">has already stolen my heart and is on the</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">top of my list...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">can't you just smell the Tea Rose now?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">aah...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yCMxwJimkqs/TwYo0g0zX6I/AAAAAAAAHmw/AzWRSSb0cDQ/s1600/david+austin+catalog+6.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="342" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yCMxwJimkqs/TwYo0g0zX6I/AAAAAAAAHmw/AzWRSSb0cDQ/s400/david+austin+catalog+6.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Berry my ever at the ready to snuggle buddy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">waits for me on the sofa...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4JI9oIG_02M/TwYo268GX0I/AAAAAAAAHm4/T5OhAoCJyOk/s1600/david+austin+catalog+6.2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="341" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4JI9oIG_02M/TwYo268GX0I/AAAAAAAAHm4/T5OhAoCJyOk/s400/david+austin+catalog+6.2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Daisy decide to get in on the cuddle too...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have learned I will never be a pet photographer,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">getting one to be still and sit pretty is hard enough,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">two has been nearly impossible..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was glad to get a nice set of pics of the two together,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Daisy is like looking back in time,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">she looks just like Berry did </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">when he was a pup...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yeWW9qjhWyE/TwYo4hG1VuI/AAAAAAAAHnA/SwrSkv0PRE0/s1600/david+austin+catalog+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yeWW9qjhWyE/TwYo4hG1VuI/AAAAAAAAHnA/SwrSkv0PRE0/s400/david+austin+catalog+6.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pretty pink roses brighten the day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whole Foods has free trade roses,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for only ten dollars a dozen </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that last and last...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that is when there are not two rebellious</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;wild puppies on the loose...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U9jR4rZNZs8/TwYo6SfTO7I/AAAAAAAAHnI/aJUY5rYgbnY/s1600/david+austin+catalog+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U9jR4rZNZs8/TwYo6SfTO7I/AAAAAAAAHnI/aJUY5rYgbnY/s400/david+austin+catalog+7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you know those&nbsp;romantic movie scenes,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">millions of rose petals scattered down the hall</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and across the bed...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the girls could be set designers for this </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">except&nbsp;they include&nbsp;the stems and leaves...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">well, at least I have pretty pics:-)</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x0lvERy3hHo/TwYo7vY-xOI/AAAAAAAAHnQ/aRVH0kpFoKs/s1600/david+austin+catalog+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="397" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x0lvERy3hHo/TwYo7vY-xOI/AAAAAAAAHnQ/aRVH0kpFoKs/s400/david+austin+catalog+8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Puppy Love...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tonight I am joining...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://rosevignettes.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Fresh Cut Friday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Show and Tell Friday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Feathered Nest Friday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Home Sweet Home</span></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://maleviksrosentradgard.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Saturday Show Off</span></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by today....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Happy New Year!</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought I would continue</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;my New Years Day blog&nbsp;tradition </div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and host my own version of the Rose Parade....</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">if you missed the 2011 Rose Parade</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the <a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-parade-of-roses-2011.html">link is here...</a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the original posts are also linked under</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">each photo below...</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-olq1qeY_OAo/TwDplXuctxI/AAAAAAAAHj4/U2N6D85W0pE/s1600/parade+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="333" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-olq1qeY_OAo/TwDplXuctxI/AAAAAAAAHj4/U2N6D85W0pE/s400/parade+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/06/rainy-june-morn.html">(Rainy June Morn)</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had another wet spring,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but June brought the first</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;of the roses to bloom...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n5cDbKANC3I/TwDpoQHJ61I/AAAAAAAAHkA/Kn05q7oZBD8/s1600/parade+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n5cDbKANC3I/TwDpoQHJ61I/AAAAAAAAHkA/Kn05q7oZBD8/s400/parade+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/06/rainy-june-morn.html">(Rainy June Morn)</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's sometimes hard to love all that spring rain,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but the flowers&nbsp;do look pretty</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;dripping wet...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QrAbO4-8y04/TwDpqBEfXRI/AAAAAAAAHkI/L6jfCldjWS0/s1600/parade+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QrAbO4-8y04/TwDpqBEfXRI/AAAAAAAAHkI/L6jfCldjWS0/s400/parade+6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/06/french-china-and-roses.html">(French China and Roses)</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eden Roses&nbsp;and Catmint</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tucked in a Limoges sugar jar,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SWEET!</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rSb5doqGEsI/TwDprmNsCPI/AAAAAAAAHkQ/56pArbH5OXg/s1600/parade+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rSb5doqGEsI/TwDprmNsCPI/AAAAAAAAHkQ/56pArbH5OXg/s400/parade+7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/06/birds-and-roses-on-mantle.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Birds and Rose on the Mantle)</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">abundant and droopy...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CHhYB-KOntM/TwDptjKeDhI/AAAAAAAAHkY/1eXtcXUb-7E/s1600/parade+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CHhYB-KOntM/TwDptjKeDhI/AAAAAAAAHkY/1eXtcXUb-7E/s400/parade+9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/06/tasha-tudor-and-wild-roses.html">(Tasha Tudor and Wild Roses)</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">wild...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_TAoH_0x4Zw/TwDpvnx2z9I/AAAAAAAAHkg/qEMRD61FwZE/s1600/parade+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_TAoH_0x4Zw/TwDpvnx2z9I/AAAAAAAAHkg/qEMRD61FwZE/s400/parade+10.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/07/bottling-summer-up.html">(Bottling Summer Up)</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pink summer Roses</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and aqua Mason jars </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">are a naturally perfect pairing...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xUoshn0NFxc/TwDtuFMRUJI/AAAAAAAAHmA/A_WPWxxhAp0/s1600/bonica+rose+tea+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xUoshn0NFxc/TwDtuFMRUJI/AAAAAAAAHmA/A_WPWxxhAp0/s400/bonica+rose+tea+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/07/bonica-rose-tea.html">(Bonica Rose Tea)</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lazy summer days,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">perfect for tea in the garden...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EtgjHNNS_BY/TwDp0x1UH6I/AAAAAAAAHk0/WRYp8BQCQ88/s1600/parade+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EtgjHNNS_BY/TwDp0x1UH6I/AAAAAAAAHk0/WRYp8BQCQ88/s400/parade+12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/07/bonica-rose-tea.html">(Bonica Rose Tea)</a></span></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IlUOHRbpJ5o/TwDp3QTWHJI/AAAAAAAAHk8/88AOK8qRSgI/s1600/parade+13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="328" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IlUOHRbpJ5o/TwDp3QTWHJI/AAAAAAAAHk8/88AOK8qRSgI/s400/parade+13.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/07/bouquet-for-weekend.html">(A Bouquet for the Weekend)</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tender Ballerina Blooms...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D3-fgCyxpgY/TwDp8YZ2UNI/AAAAAAAAHlI/sYuHn_YPfuk/s1600/parade+14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D3-fgCyxpgY/TwDp8YZ2UNI/AAAAAAAAHlI/sYuHn_YPfuk/s400/parade+14.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/07/playin-in-sprinklers.html">(Playin' in the Sprinklers)</a></span></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uMeV4zxGcEA/TwDp91QceDI/AAAAAAAAHlQ/RQEFswDWUWU/s1600/parade+15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uMeV4zxGcEA/TwDp91QceDI/AAAAAAAAHlQ/RQEFswDWUWU/s400/parade+15.jpg" width="353" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/07/bonica-rose-tea.html">(Bonica Rose Tea)</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this summer </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had a love affair with the simple </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bonica Roses...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0uhiE3Y265c/TwDp_G0WsWI/AAAAAAAAHlY/FYC9cDht-Ls/s1600/parade+16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0uhiE3Y265c/TwDp_G0WsWI/AAAAAAAAHlY/FYC9cDht-Ls/s400/parade+16.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/08/david-austins-roses.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(David Austin Roses)</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and added some cherished David Austin Roses </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to the garden...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ft0M_uV7eeg/TwDqCOgXLnI/AAAAAAAAHlg/X7Bxs3pod_4/s1600/parade+18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ft0M_uV7eeg/TwDqCOgXLnI/AAAAAAAAHlg/X7Bxs3pod_4/s400/parade+18.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/08/are-you-bath-or-shower-girl.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Are you a Bath or Shower Girl?)</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">petite bouquets...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OiW0a6IyyiQ/TwDqDc7fmlI/AAAAAAAAHlo/Ex4IMd57fW0/s1600/parade+19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OiW0a6IyyiQ/TwDqDc7fmlI/AAAAAAAAHlo/Ex4IMd57fW0/s400/parade+19.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/09/just-pink-roses.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Just Pink Roses)</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a curtain call,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">September came too soon....</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ufSXFj3nnys/TwDqFIRbZkI/AAAAAAAAHl0/zRTVxwV0qBc/s1600/parade+20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="361" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ufSXFj3nnys/TwDqFIRbZkI/AAAAAAAAHl0/zRTVxwV0qBc/s400/parade+20.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/09/queen-of-flowers.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(The Queen of the Flowers)</span></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rose reigns Queen...</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in my heart:-)</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't you love a parade!</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I am joining....</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Show Off Your Cottage Monday</span></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Metamorphosis Monday</span></a></span></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;">and</span></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia;"><a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Masterpiece Monday</span></a></span></span></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by today....</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-3190078391773326742?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EGJyJvY9qC4smaLmFCPDxqt_A2k/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EGJyJvY9qC4smaLmFCPDxqt_A2k/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EGJyJvY9qC4smaLmFCPDxqt_A2k/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EGJyJvY9qC4smaLmFCPDxqt_A2k/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/S7gg7JyaC_E" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com19http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/2nd-annual-parade-of-roses.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-43227112096076059052011-12-28T12:11:00.000-08:002011-12-29T00:07:04.278-08:002011-12-29T00:07:04.278-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Did you have a wonderful Christmas...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">did you have a White Christmas?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If so I am a wee bit jealous :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mike and I are in lazy mode..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so I thought I would share</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a white year in review...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am even late to the White Wednesday Party!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W5Ikp5PXsQo/TvtygADzglI/AAAAAAAAHh0/F1r0D9dTZ34/s1600/white+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W5Ikp5PXsQo/TvtygADzglI/AAAAAAAAHh0/F1r0D9dTZ34/s400/white+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in January </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Birdie Darling was looking for love...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UaF3G_esR4I/TvtyifZcJgI/AAAAAAAAHh8/2vM9GGh5RI4/s1600/white+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UaF3G_esR4I/TvtyifZcJgI/AAAAAAAAHh8/2vM9GGh5RI4/s400/white+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in February</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the Crocus pushed out from under a blanket of snow..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a welcome sight!</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rD8eNXm2wKI/Tvtyjzd7dvI/AAAAAAAAHiE/KYgqLfB5St4/s1600/white+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rD8eNXm2wKI/Tvtyjzd7dvI/AAAAAAAAHiE/KYgqLfB5St4/s400/white+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in March </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was eager for Easter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and made sugar bunnies...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IxzIIkkaLvM/TvtymrE7CCI/AAAAAAAAHiM/zWg_4oxunwI/s1600/white+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IxzIIkkaLvM/TvtymrE7CCI/AAAAAAAAHiM/zWg_4oxunwI/s400/white+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in April the Snowbells bloomed...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h2YsT2OkmrU/TvtyoC29ZAI/AAAAAAAAHiU/4uXbVoJbhZA/s1600/white+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="396" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h2YsT2OkmrU/TvtyoC29ZAI/AAAAAAAAHiU/4uXbVoJbhZA/s400/white+5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in May</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a sweet angel...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H5e6zT0vLwM/TvtyozkaQQI/AAAAAAAAHic/DoVqykCpzJ0/s1600/white+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H5e6zT0vLwM/TvtyozkaQQI/AAAAAAAAHic/DoVqykCpzJ0/s400/white+6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in June</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a miniature boot bouquet...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CfuCrdsB4-8/TvtyqRc4QbI/AAAAAAAAHik/BG9qz9JT21k/s1600/white+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CfuCrdsB4-8/TvtyqRc4QbI/AAAAAAAAHik/BG9qz9JT21k/s400/white+7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in July,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a bouquet of Queen Anne's Lace</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tucked in lace...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GCzEFP7MeRQ/TvtysTsD71I/AAAAAAAAHis/G3IPQngsgCs/s1600/white+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GCzEFP7MeRQ/TvtysTsD71I/AAAAAAAAHis/G3IPQngsgCs/s400/white+8.jpg" width="341" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in August</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">white roses...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this one a Winchester Cathedral...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VhqncfM43-Y/TvtyuIiTRTI/AAAAAAAAHi0/34Ep8a0BKps/s1600/white+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="362" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VhqncfM43-Y/TvtyuIiTRTI/AAAAAAAAHi0/34Ep8a0BKps/s400/white+9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in September</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tea in the garden...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mUTe2f1rJp8/TvtyvRyeQTI/AAAAAAAAHjA/m2-e95vWq6Y/s1600/white+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="352" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mUTe2f1rJp8/TvtyvRyeQTI/AAAAAAAAHjA/m2-e95vWq6Y/s400/white+10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in October</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;a cozy tea inside...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-emmoZ2G5eT4/TvtyxGipIyI/AAAAAAAAHjI/mB-aG6Ystr4/s1600/white+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="383" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-emmoZ2G5eT4/TvtyxGipIyI/AAAAAAAAHjI/mB-aG6Ystr4/s400/white+11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in November</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I shared my Chandelier makeover...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bmxqhZszF8U/TvtyyGjhZNI/AAAAAAAAHjQ/9eJhniME8mE/s1600/whites+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="351" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bmxqhZszF8U/TvtyyGjhZNI/AAAAAAAAHjQ/9eJhniME8mE/s400/whites+12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in December</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my storybook mantle decor...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that is my year in review...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it's been a lot of fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have enjoyed my old friends</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the new friends I have met this year..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and a big hello to the new followers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">who I haven't had time to get to know yet!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">don't you love the expectation of the new year?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the blank page of possibilities??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What fun it will be!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I am joining </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">White Wednesday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-4322711209607605905?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/l6PiKlbzJKryt1Z8dbBf7FTfAPA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/l6PiKlbzJKryt1Z8dbBf7FTfAPA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/l6PiKlbzJKryt1Z8dbBf7FTfAPA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/l6PiKlbzJKryt1Z8dbBf7FTfAPA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/QEhOXYeql-M" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com22http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/years-review-in-white.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-7503794160706063672011-12-24T17:18:00.000-08:002011-12-24T17:18:11.502-08:002011-12-24T17:18:11.502-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v-Zs_lx0liY/TvZ0dZxB26I/AAAAAAAAHhU/rRFM3_uI06A/s400/christmas+morn.jpg" width="291" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wishing you a day filled with wonder,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a day filled with love...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1hBYj0rtyvc/TvZ0fbu1MWI/AAAAAAAAHhc/8iyqmKakMlM/s1600/santa+027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="342" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1hBYj0rtyvc/TvZ0fbu1MWI/AAAAAAAAHhc/8iyqmKakMlM/s400/santa+027.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and if you don't forget the big guy,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">maybe something special under the tree...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">if you have been good</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">:-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christmas Hugs....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> &nbsp;</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-750379416070606367?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MbgqdD3dSvbfe-3y8mDUhqMdHtA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MbgqdD3dSvbfe-3y8mDUhqMdHtA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MbgqdD3dSvbfe-3y8mDUhqMdHtA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MbgqdD3dSvbfe-3y8mDUhqMdHtA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/QzRuOsU78MQ" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com10http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/merry-christmas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-18420766192618582802011-12-24T01:35:00.000-08:002011-12-24T01:36:54.587-08:002011-12-24T01:36:54.587-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you love to drive around </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and look at all the lovely Christmas lights?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this house is one of my favorites....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aL0w-z0BOyM/TvWbPadbbpI/AAAAAAAAHgw/1xuf82Xk6GI/s1600/blue+christmas+santa+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aL0w-z0BOyM/TvWbPadbbpI/AAAAAAAAHgw/1xuf82Xk6GI/s400/blue+christmas+santa+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't even imagine </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">how long it takes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;it is so bright it hurts your eyes!!</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3uxbJe7ReMI/TvWbSAPf2hI/AAAAAAAAHg4/RwQjNSnvmqo/s1600/blue+christmas+santa+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3uxbJe7ReMI/TvWbSAPf2hI/AAAAAAAAHg4/RwQjNSnvmqo/s400/blue+christmas+santa+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You’ll be doing alright,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">with your Christmas of white,<br /> But I’ll have a blue Christmas....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wishing you a WHITE CHRISTMAS :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-1842076619261858280?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/s6UuGykPvKDFyUXYcIv0FSC97KU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/s6UuGykPvKDFyUXYcIv0FSC97KU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/s6UuGykPvKDFyUXYcIv0FSC97KU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/s6UuGykPvKDFyUXYcIv0FSC97KU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/MBrsTAYg5R4" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com7http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/blue-christmas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-34243544273124232432011-12-22T17:40:00.000-08:002011-12-24T00:46:05.330-08:002011-12-24T00:46:05.330-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well my halls are all decked,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the cookies are all baked,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think I am ready...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I think I have shared it all with you...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TnClkd610B4/TvPW4SIETWI/AAAAAAAAHeg/UZGLyOkKAyE/s1600/open+house+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TnClkd610B4/TvPW4SIETWI/AAAAAAAAHeg/UZGLyOkKAyE/s400/open+house+1.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but I wanted to put it all together</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">into a house tour..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ioM6brRVluo/TvPW6X32qEI/AAAAAAAAHeo/VJaaG5qD1eo/s1600/open+house+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ioM6brRVluo/TvPW6X32qEI/AAAAAAAAHeo/VJaaG5qD1eo/s400/open+house+2.jpg" width="383" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so... I played in photo shop a bit today,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did a little re-cropping...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and turned the colors down...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">trying to create an old time tinted photo vibe...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a softness...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">if you would like to see </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the more colorful views, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the original posts are on my left sidebar...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_jetGzB0cps/TvPW8e1BmPI/AAAAAAAAHew/EtKXL9UJnfQ/s1600/open+house+3.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_jetGzB0cps/TvPW8e1BmPI/AAAAAAAAHew/EtKXL9UJnfQ/s400/open+house+3.1.jpg" width="346" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ewENCZ-saJ4/TvPW-AiHGrI/AAAAAAAAHe4/Wb9iil6W_8M/s1600/open+house+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ewENCZ-saJ4/TvPW-AiHGrI/AAAAAAAAHe4/Wb9iil6W_8M/s400/open+house+3.jpg" width="392" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uRNe9tLunRg/TvPXAho5pvI/AAAAAAAAHfA/Caos6aGb5eY/s1600/open+house+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uRNe9tLunRg/TvPXAho5pvI/AAAAAAAAHfA/Caos6aGb5eY/s400/open+house+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nYVIlQdfBwU/TvPXCXiM5wI/AAAAAAAAHfI/KLkQ5AI4Frk/s1600/open+house+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nYVIlQdfBwU/TvPXCXiM5wI/AAAAAAAAHfI/KLkQ5AI4Frk/s400/open+house+6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_PYifHQRULw/TvPXDoehG8I/AAAAAAAAHfQ/zEQ0R-ZhHI4/s1600/open+house+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="351" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_PYifHQRULw/TvPXDoehG8I/AAAAAAAAHfQ/zEQ0R-ZhHI4/s400/open+house+7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-plATcw-FR84/TvPXFfi0r-I/AAAAAAAAHfY/IpALUUcHR5U/s1600/open+house+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-plATcw-FR84/TvPXFfi0r-I/AAAAAAAAHfY/IpALUUcHR5U/s400/open+house+8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5KdMjtdocHs/TvPXI4bqVXI/AAAAAAAAHfk/vemtWoUmP-0/s1600/open+house+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5KdMjtdocHs/TvPXI4bqVXI/AAAAAAAAHfk/vemtWoUmP-0/s400/open+house+9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZDstB5Vfqho/TvPXK67QDtI/AAAAAAAAHfs/FxUivKc3g1o/s1600/open+house+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZDstB5Vfqho/TvPXK67QDtI/AAAAAAAAHfs/FxUivKc3g1o/s400/open+house+10.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DU5Yh73r8tY/TvPXOeekAUI/AAAAAAAAHf0/JJbuxADgLYg/s1600/open+house+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DU5Yh73r8tY/TvPXOeekAUI/AAAAAAAAHf0/JJbuxADgLYg/s400/open+house+12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jJQZGl3gW7M/TvPXRrcYH9I/AAAAAAAAHf8/YJzbzoF4Jqc/s1600/open+house+13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jJQZGl3gW7M/TvPXRrcYH9I/AAAAAAAAHf8/YJzbzoF4Jqc/s400/open+house+13.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-690ViAwTaFA/TvPXTOM66EI/AAAAAAAAHgM/byK2RVVdtGU/s1600/open+house+14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="378" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-690ViAwTaFA/TvPXTOM66EI/AAAAAAAAHgM/byK2RVVdtGU/s400/open+house+14.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B5toF6XMyv8/TvPXUx9z_GI/AAAAAAAAHgU/_5QIUIQEqf0/s1600/open+house+18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B5toF6XMyv8/TvPXUx9z_GI/AAAAAAAAHgU/_5QIUIQEqf0/s400/open+house+18.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wishing you all </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the Very Merriest of Christmases :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tonight I am joining the at...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Show and Tell Friday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Feathered Nest Friday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Home Sweet Home</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Vintage Inspiration Friday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Potpourri Friday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Saturday Nite Special</span></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-3424354427312423243?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/0H3x337e4WCi-z_--D4Mmnag4cM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/0H3x337e4WCi-z_--D4Mmnag4cM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/0H3x337e4WCi-z_--D4Mmnag4cM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/0H3x337e4WCi-z_--D4Mmnag4cM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/aO4Ie-farOg" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com22http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-christmas-home-tour-nostalgic.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-81239271849146248252011-12-21T18:38:00.000-08:002011-12-21T18:42:46.911-08:002011-12-21T18:42:46.911-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The longest night of the year</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;is soon to be upon us...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UYdipt3E91A/TvKYyNOFwlI/AAAAAAAAHdg/yqhkRPTaDVQ/s1600/solstice+tablescape+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UYdipt3E91A/TvKYyNOFwlI/AAAAAAAAHdg/yqhkRPTaDVQ/s400/solstice+tablescape+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found these wonderfully simple</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;Catholic Prayer Candles at my grocery store</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in the fall...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I&nbsp;have been using them everywhere...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YdCPC5pxQB4/TvKQ6p3RqMI/AAAAAAAAHbg/thrpawaHz-I/s1600/solstice+tablescape+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YdCPC5pxQB4/TvKQ6p3RqMI/AAAAAAAAHbg/thrpawaHz-I/s400/solstice+tablescape+2.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for the long night ahead,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I gathered them as a centerpiece...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a centerpiece so&nbsp;bright</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;it could punch a hole in the darkness</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that lies ahead...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ezRWTvTrM4/TvKY7LIk_PI/AAAAAAAAHds/JPWZ9wEYwEA/s1600/solstice+tablescape+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ezRWTvTrM4/TvKY7LIk_PI/AAAAAAAAHds/JPWZ9wEYwEA/s400/solstice+tablescape+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in mass</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the simplicity of the candles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is quiet and stunning...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W5PXG7jSSkc/TvKQ-uV17CI/AAAAAAAAHbw/_bILXr1IHzI/s1600/solstice+tablescape+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W5PXG7jSSkc/TvKQ-uV17CI/AAAAAAAAHbw/_bILXr1IHzI/s400/solstice+tablescape+5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dVAntDSuuUw/TvKRA-wsOTI/AAAAAAAAHb4/vYKRihlK8kI/s1600/solstice+tablescape+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dVAntDSuuUw/TvKRA-wsOTI/AAAAAAAAHb4/vYKRihlK8kI/s400/solstice+tablescape+6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-61nOVGPVg5M/TvKRCrCg_VI/AAAAAAAAHcE/dbmTQyMwSOE/s1600/solstice+tablescape+7.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="375" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-61nOVGPVg5M/TvKRCrCg_VI/AAAAAAAAHcE/dbmTQyMwSOE/s400/solstice+tablescape+7.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">embracing&nbsp;the calm quiet,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I set them table</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in only white....</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SdmbLaSkZ-A/TvKREVl4m8I/AAAAAAAAHcM/iKxsUvBCHhA/s1600/solstice+tablescape+7.2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="357" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SdmbLaSkZ-A/TvKREVl4m8I/AAAAAAAAHcM/iKxsUvBCHhA/s400/solstice+tablescape+7.2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NMwY8u2_Bew/TvKRG9-5ddI/AAAAAAAAHcU/l27A6X4dhWc/s1600/solstice+tablescape+7.4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NMwY8u2_Bew/TvKRG9-5ddI/AAAAAAAAHcU/l27A6X4dhWc/s400/solstice+tablescape+7.4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">an optimist would see the </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">oncoming longest night of the year</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as a night </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with extra time for star gazing...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kcRHueoTOCU/TvKRJVL26KI/AAAAAAAAHcc/Z9a3BC0S8Rs/s1600/solstice+tablescape+7.6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kcRHueoTOCU/TvKRJVL26KI/AAAAAAAAHcc/Z9a3BC0S8Rs/s400/solstice+tablescape+7.6.jpg" width="367" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a night to be bedazzled...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w1tpimAQrqA/TvKRK0YvtDI/AAAAAAAAHck/h_biGoyy6yk/s1600/solstice+tablescape+7.8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w1tpimAQrqA/TvKRK0YvtDI/AAAAAAAAHck/h_biGoyy6yk/s400/solstice+tablescape+7.8.jpg" width="337" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to soak in the sparkle...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vZzDYFgydoc/TvKRMxf5M7I/AAAAAAAAHcw/Exn9dyUOGTE/s1600/solstice+tablescape+7.9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vZzDYFgydoc/TvKRMxf5M7I/AAAAAAAAHcw/Exn9dyUOGTE/s400/solstice+tablescape+7.9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">delicate wings </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fill the plates</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with whimsy and fluff...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pTSHOnUwZLI/TvKRPB3qihI/AAAAAAAAHc4/UBrq396AShI/s1600/solstice+tablescape+7.10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="346" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pTSHOnUwZLI/TvKRPB3qihI/AAAAAAAAHc4/UBrq396AShI/s400/solstice+tablescape+7.10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">softly capping&nbsp;delicate napkins...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PpWY6WPSvVg/TvKRRMa4v6I/AAAAAAAAHdA/XAYrzYQYWgI/s1600/solstice+tablescape+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PpWY6WPSvVg/TvKRRMa4v6I/AAAAAAAAHdA/XAYrzYQYWgI/s400/solstice+tablescape+9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yP1rh2sjzJc/TvKRTB34HDI/AAAAAAAAHdI/uIhDIedzPUQ/s1600/solstice+tablescape+22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yP1rh2sjzJc/TvKRTB34HDI/AAAAAAAAHdI/uIhDIedzPUQ/s400/solstice+tablescape+22.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it's easy to&nbsp;welcome the night</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">knowing...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">from here on out the days</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">will only get longer!</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S_fpMhCAsr4/TvKRUEqrliI/AAAAAAAAHdQ/U0ijAKL4UK0/s1600/solstice+tablescape+25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S_fpMhCAsr4/TvKRUEqrliI/AAAAAAAAHdQ/U0ijAKL4UK0/s400/solstice+tablescape+25.jpg" width="343" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tonight I am joining...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Tablescape Thursday</span></a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by tonight...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-8123927184914624825?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oN7KNJfibXhc3SgpDusiCbesDaw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oN7KNJfibXhc3SgpDusiCbesDaw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oN7KNJfibXhc3SgpDusiCbesDaw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oN7KNJfibXhc3SgpDusiCbesDaw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/-ynW8WQqRC8" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com19http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/winter-solstice-tablescape.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-38129333687587280522011-12-20T15:52:00.000-08:002011-12-24T00:55:46.687-08:002011-12-24T00:55:46.687-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w6lgVwsKgi4/TvEagL3PeMI/AAAAAAAAHZs/wOR_WPPDhFI/s1600/christmas+stockings+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w6lgVwsKgi4/TvEagL3PeMI/AAAAAAAAHZs/wOR_WPPDhFI/s400/christmas+stockings+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> My Stockings are Hung,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> by the Chimney with Care...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2PKqebtoCjo/TvEaiZDVm6I/AAAAAAAAHZ0/9bi74e4VELU/s1600/christmas+stockings+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2PKqebtoCjo/TvEaiZDVm6I/AAAAAAAAHZ0/9bi74e4VELU/s400/christmas+stockings+2.jpg" width="278" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I guess</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> &nbsp;I am a few days early :-)</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f9SriKG4sag/TvEaj03gnEI/AAAAAAAAHZ8/rlty3ISBnvE/s1600/christmas+stockings+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f9SriKG4sag/TvEaj03gnEI/AAAAAAAAHZ8/rlty3ISBnvE/s400/christmas+stockings+3.jpg" width="385" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> but,&nbsp; I wanted to share my </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> almost no-sew stockings...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I made these YEARS ago...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the stocking itself is just quilt batting,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> mine is unbleached and natural...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the only sewing is </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> stitching the front to the back,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> no need to hem...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F3ZGxrfbYkk/TvEallXU51I/AAAAAAAAHaE/inEpNud78fM/s1600/christmas+stockings+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F3ZGxrfbYkk/TvEallXU51I/AAAAAAAAHaE/inEpNud78fM/s400/christmas+stockings+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the lacy details</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> are cut from cheap by the yard lace,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> attached using two sided&nbsp;Stitch Witchery...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> you just position the lace as you please </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and iron it on!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> so easy....</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NoIk_Hdy0zE/TvEap4tTawI/AAAAAAAAHaQ/g28T5N7-wkI/s1600/christmas+stockings+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NoIk_Hdy0zE/TvEap4tTawI/AAAAAAAAHaQ/g28T5N7-wkI/s400/christmas+stockings+5.jpg" width="276" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TEdh4rPWXI8/TvEardJvq1I/AAAAAAAAHaY/0was7eOHlZQ/s1600/christmas+stockings+6.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="338" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TEdh4rPWXI8/TvEardJvq1I/AAAAAAAAHaY/0was7eOHlZQ/s400/christmas+stockings+6.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> a little bouquet of flowers is hot glued on the top...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> that's all :-)</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K693JT5oOo4/TvEatMMklnI/AAAAAAAAHag/OilcJJSDLu8/s1600/christmas+stockings+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K693JT5oOo4/TvEatMMklnI/AAAAAAAAHag/OilcJJSDLu8/s400/christmas+stockings+6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yhFG_avqcfs/TvEau_PJfVI/AAAAAAAAHao/FdXyk4IndFw/s1600/christmas+stockings+7.2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="371" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yhFG_avqcfs/TvEau_PJfVI/AAAAAAAAHao/FdXyk4IndFw/s400/christmas+stockings+7.2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Christmas is coming fast,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> are you ready?</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hsYoms4gJAA/TvEawtrqQ8I/AAAAAAAAHaw/fAeVhcvSTDU/s1600/christmas+stockings+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hsYoms4gJAA/TvEawtrqQ8I/AAAAAAAAHaw/fAeVhcvSTDU/s400/christmas+stockings+7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> tonight I am joining...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">White Wednesday</span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Show and Tell Wednesday</span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.mybackyardeden.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Make it Yours</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Primp Your Stuff Wednesday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Wow us Wednesday</span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://elna-sudden.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Wednesday Show Off</span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia;"><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Open House Party Thursday</span></a> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Transformation Thursday</span></a></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Pink Saturday</span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Saturday Nite Special</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Thanks for visiting me today!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-3812933368758728052?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1blWOp1HEUqCq0IutBO6kt3E_VM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1blWOp1HEUqCq0IutBO6kt3E_VM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1blWOp1HEUqCq0IutBO6kt3E_VM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1blWOp1HEUqCq0IutBO6kt3E_VM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/JInUQ0EmAYo" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com18http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-stockings-are-hung.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-60099918265897571532011-12-19T17:22:00.000-08:002011-12-24T01:09:15.735-08:002011-12-24T01:09:15.735-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nfe6OT1ZjAY/Tu_fKNCaBuI/AAAAAAAAHZM/7GNocN79WP8/s1600/christmas+cookie+buffet+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="278" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nfe6OT1ZjAY/Tu_fKNCaBuI/AAAAAAAAHZM/7GNocN79WP8/s400/christmas+cookie+buffet+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I love baking for Christmas...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> After the house is all decked out,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I love to spend a couple quiet evenings baking...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Christmas music softly playing,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the smell of hot cookies...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> so relaxing...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ogGwDLfz100/Tu_d5ZMmAiI/AAAAAAAAHXY/E3ennXU_VZk/s1600/christmas+cookie+buffet+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="377" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ogGwDLfz100/Tu_d5ZMmAiI/AAAAAAAAHXY/E3ennXU_VZk/s400/christmas+cookie+buffet+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> for the last days before the big day,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I like to set my sideboard up as sweet central...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> it's easy entertaining for stop by guests,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and right at hand&nbsp;to accompany&nbsp;a cup of hot tea</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> or just nibbling....</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-So6z6hHZg8k/Tu_d7nT4fAI/AAAAAAAAHXg/kYsYFBRqKYY/s1600/christmas+cookie+buffet+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="345" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-So6z6hHZg8k/Tu_d7nT4fAI/AAAAAAAAHXg/kYsYFBRqKYY/s400/christmas+cookie+buffet+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the upper ledge of my sideboard </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> never seems to change too much...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I enjoy the mix and match candles,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> &nbsp;with seasonal this and that's tucked in....</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KFvBw_L320Y/Tu_d-ZJbtLI/AAAAAAAAHXo/vEswrZCD7oQ/s1600/christmas+cookie+buffet+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="342" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KFvBw_L320Y/Tu_d-ZJbtLI/AAAAAAAAHXo/vEswrZCD7oQ/s400/christmas+cookie+buffet+5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> like these dainty wings</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I am obsessed with...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I found them at Pier one,&nbsp; for under two dollars a pair)</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K7EzHHlvNHo/Tu_eArF_nTI/AAAAAAAAHXw/oCDq8EnD4Y0/s1600/christmas+cookie+buffet+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K7EzHHlvNHo/Tu_eArF_nTI/AAAAAAAAHXw/oCDq8EnD4Y0/s400/christmas+cookie+buffet+6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5VQDPDoYJQk/Tu_eDFwvnsI/AAAAAAAAHX4/xEgo7ugf_D4/s1600/christmas+cookie+buffet+7.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5VQDPDoYJQk/Tu_eDFwvnsI/AAAAAAAAHX4/xEgo7ugf_D4/s400/christmas+cookie+buffet+7.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and the sweets....</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TCNzOSI34J4/Tu_eFSS1E8I/AAAAAAAAHYA/hu2_p7huu78/s1600/christmas+cookie+buffet+7.2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TCNzOSI34J4/Tu_eFSS1E8I/AAAAAAAAHYA/hu2_p7huu78/s400/christmas+cookie+buffet+7.2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kBntCDy03I0/Tu_eKrcYZTI/AAAAAAAAHYM/rgMcJpYcMqQ/s1600/christmas+cookie+buffet+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kBntCDy03I0/Tu_eKrcYZTI/AAAAAAAAHYM/rgMcJpYcMqQ/s400/christmas+cookie+buffet+7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Cranberry Noels...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CXrCV9Rc64k/Tu_eNu4tDnI/AAAAAAAAHYU/TwR_OC_i3os/s1600/christmas+cookie+buffet+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="347" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CXrCV9Rc64k/Tu_eNu4tDnI/AAAAAAAAHYU/TwR_OC_i3os/s400/christmas+cookie+buffet+11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> always sugar cookies...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> another obsession...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7-nCdwZWzmw/Tu_eRDo31TI/AAAAAAAAHYc/JzkHztNJVpA/s1600/christmas+cookie+buffet+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7-nCdwZWzmw/Tu_eRDo31TI/AAAAAAAAHYc/JzkHztNJVpA/s400/christmas+cookie+buffet+12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LPjGMUe-F_8/Tu_eUO25KqI/AAAAAAAAHYo/aDeYUFaVb44/s1600/christmas+cookie+buffet+13.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LPjGMUe-F_8/Tu_eUO25KqI/AAAAAAAAHYo/aDeYUFaVb44/s400/christmas+cookie+buffet+13.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Pecan Sandies...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> a plucky bird,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> thinking about swiping a cookie....</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zPMzRPIm780/Tu_eWwr9EgI/AAAAAAAAHYw/8onTL4S-UrU/s1600/christmas+cookie+buffet+15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zPMzRPIm780/Tu_eWwr9EgI/AAAAAAAAHYw/8onTL4S-UrU/s400/christmas+cookie+buffet+15.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> &nbsp;I hope you'll grab a cup...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2mjgGlnJEpA/Tu_eaH19xGI/AAAAAAAAHY4/kXpG8iPKpPM/s1600/christmas+cookie+buffet+18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2mjgGlnJEpA/Tu_eaH19xGI/AAAAAAAAHY4/kXpG8iPKpPM/s400/christmas+cookie+buffet+18.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and something sweet...</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hzeXYnZc8bU/Tu_edK_v-gI/AAAAAAAAHZA/Jvs_pPyavI8/s1600/christmas+cookie+buffet+20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hzeXYnZc8bU/Tu_edK_v-gI/AAAAAAAAHZA/Jvs_pPyavI8/s400/christmas+cookie+buffet+20.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and relax a minute with me...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> :-)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Tonight I am joining...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Tabletop Tuesday</span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and these lovely Tea Parties</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Martha's Favorites</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Tea for Two</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Teacup Tuesday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Teapot and Tea Things</span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;</span><a href="http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Tea Party Tuesday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Tea Time Tuesday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">and</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://maleviksrosentradgard.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Saturday Show Off</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Thanks for joining me today...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-6009991826589757153?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YXD3mBpi1YKIZyG3g6IbnHVFFnI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YXD3mBpi1YKIZyG3g6IbnHVFFnI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YXD3mBpi1YKIZyG3g6IbnHVFFnI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YXD3mBpi1YKIZyG3g6IbnHVFFnI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/TQ7fSsObSUU" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com28http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-cookies-and-tea.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-29877251525780219242011-12-18T17:01:00.000-08:002011-12-24T01:03:43.456-08:002011-12-24T01:03:43.456-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JjrGWJ8ELWo/Tu6J-ZWJKtI/AAAAAAAAHWg/5wCU0pnJWKE/s1600/candle+birdcage+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JjrGWJ8ELWo/Tu6J-ZWJKtI/AAAAAAAAHWg/5wCU0pnJWKE/s400/candle+birdcage+1.jpg" width="321" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the longest night of the year is almost here....</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DmWcXK9eRUM/Tu6KAIbFj2I/AAAAAAAAHWo/ijXwGAhIIGI/s1600/candle+birdcage+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="376" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DmWcXK9eRUM/Tu6KAIbFj2I/AAAAAAAAHWo/ijXwGAhIIGI/s400/candle+birdcage+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I have been looking for fun ways</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;to add a little glow to my evenings....</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_N5E4wvU97A/Tu6KCvaCuiI/AAAAAAAAHWw/9kqOuesYujs/s1600/candle+birdcage+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_N5E4wvU97A/Tu6KCvaCuiI/AAAAAAAAHWw/9kqOuesYujs/s400/candle+birdcage+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my old metal&nbsp;birdcage was displaced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;for my Christmas display,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and looking kinda boring,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so I decided to add some tea lights...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KqPmCgkBVP0/Tu6KEJtD26I/AAAAAAAAHW4/SlPFGxbk_ck/s1600/candle+birdcage+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KqPmCgkBVP0/Tu6KEJtD26I/AAAAAAAAHW4/SlPFGxbk_ck/s400/candle+birdcage+5.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It makes a pretty lamp :-)</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9f2Igr0CAHc/Tu6KF7o9f5I/AAAAAAAAHXA/2bneuCPslK0/s1600/candle+birdcage+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9f2Igr0CAHc/Tu6KF7o9f5I/AAAAAAAAHXA/2bneuCPslK0/s400/candle+birdcage+6.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you are enjoying these long nights,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with a little glow of your own :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tonight I am joining the fun at...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Show Off Your Cottage Monday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia;"><a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Masterpiece Monday</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Metamorphosis Monday</span></a></span><br /> <a href="http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Knick of Time Tuesday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Nifty Thrifty Tuesday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Saturday Nite Special</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-2987725152578021924?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_tkLyN78_GNofnjpBQnht2dJzcc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_tkLyN78_GNofnjpBQnht2dJzcc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_tkLyN78_GNofnjpBQnht2dJzcc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_tkLyN78_GNofnjpBQnht2dJzcc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/QtaTHEcPKuU" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com24http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/long-dark-nights.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-67700691584603936532011-12-16T16:43:00.000-08:002011-12-16T17:31:29.009-08:002011-12-16T17:31:29.009-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EPJ2FGVGFew/TuvgS7-1MHI/AAAAAAAAHVY/OpuTz_HAKUQ/s1600/pink+christmas+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EPJ2FGVGFew/TuvgS7-1MHI/AAAAAAAAHVY/OpuTz_HAKUQ/s400/pink+christmas+1.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't you love the </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sweetness of Christmas?</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YpNOWtzxGj4/TuvgXbQDJfI/AAAAAAAAHVo/xbZPc0o-ecY/s1600/pink+christmas+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YpNOWtzxGj4/TuvgXbQDJfI/AAAAAAAAHVo/xbZPc0o-ecY/s400/pink+christmas+3.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">bright shiny <span style="color: #c27ba0;">PINK</span> Christmas balls</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">are about as sweet as it gets...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZMwfYDzS3U/TuvgVI3_MUI/AAAAAAAAHVg/8oZBMQsuUkk/s1600/pink+christmas+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZMwfYDzS3U/TuvgVI3_MUI/AAAAAAAAHVg/8oZBMQsuUkk/s400/pink+christmas+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">even better to have a whole</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">basket full...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HUd8noem1Xk/TuvgYvLZn5I/AAAAAAAAHVw/CQCDbRYvi2o/s1600/pink+christmas+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HUd8noem1Xk/TuvgYvLZn5I/AAAAAAAAHVw/CQCDbRYvi2o/s400/pink+christmas+4.jpg" width="325" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tiny <span style="color: #c27ba0;">PINK</span> bottle brush trees</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">dusted with&nbsp;snow...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uuWzht-JKZk/TuvgabOjK4I/AAAAAAAAHV4/tRJnkiXhc3E/s1600/pink+christmas+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uuWzht-JKZk/TuvgabOjK4I/AAAAAAAAHV4/tRJnkiXhc3E/s400/pink+christmas+5.jpg" width="327" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tucked in tiny teacups....</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-byLYxpLkT-E/TuvgbUgcNrI/AAAAAAAAHWA/kOZydFDnYh4/s1600/pink+christmas+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-byLYxpLkT-E/TuvgbUgcNrI/AAAAAAAAHWA/kOZydFDnYh4/s400/pink+christmas+6.jpg" width="385" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a&nbsp;sweet<span style="color: #c27ba0;"> PINK</span><span style="color: #c27ba0;">&nbsp;</span>forest...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DYcN9D0qflo/Tuvgc6Sf8AI/AAAAAAAAHWI/oGkJQOq2K0o/s1600/pink+christmas+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DYcN9D0qflo/Tuvgc6Sf8AI/AAAAAAAAHWI/oGkJQOq2K0o/s400/pink+christmas+7.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wishing you a <span style="color: #c27ba0;">SWEET PINK CHRISTMAS</span>...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I am joining the fun at</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/"><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">Pink Saturday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://maleviksrosentradgard.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Saturday Show Off</span></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by today...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-6770069158460393653?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QVQRogZ6xGOJv0pb9RQ9yNpBQrM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QVQRogZ6xGOJv0pb9RQ9yNpBQrM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QVQRogZ6xGOJv0pb9RQ9yNpBQrM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QVQRogZ6xGOJv0pb9RQ9yNpBQrM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/TKLuSegUiHM" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com18http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/sweet-christmas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-86949713991324250702011-12-15T16:22:00.000-08:002011-12-19T18:59:30.379-08:002011-12-19T18:59:30.379-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nh9KEyQeqag/TuqJWonayCI/AAAAAAAAHT4/yiv2_hE-Dog/s1600/pine+chandelier+and+christmas+crackers+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nh9KEyQeqag/TuqJWonayCI/AAAAAAAAHT4/yiv2_hE-Dog/s400/pine+chandelier+and+christmas+crackers+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I tucked the last sprigs of pine </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">into my new dining chandelier this morning...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7sbG5mRrLiU/TuqJZcmxsbI/AAAAAAAAHUA/3TapzcWF_uo/s1600/pine+chandelier+and+christmas+crackers+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7sbG5mRrLiU/TuqJZcmxsbI/AAAAAAAAHUA/3TapzcWF_uo/s400/pine+chandelier+and+christmas+crackers+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and added some silver balls...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A382NYfj-n0/TuqJbG3vfeI/AAAAAAAAHUI/vCOPRIzkc40/s1600/pine+chandelier+and+christmas+crackers+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A382NYfj-n0/TuqJbG3vfeI/AAAAAAAAHUI/vCOPRIzkc40/s400/pine+chandelier+and+christmas+crackers+3.jpg" width="385" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(my original chandelier makeover is </span><a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/11/painting-painting-and-more-painting.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think my halls are thoroughly decked...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rEJgUeyzHYY/TuqJdKkaq1I/AAAAAAAAHUQ/DE_MDqVApPs/s1600/pine+chandelier+and+christmas+crackers+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rEJgUeyzHYY/TuqJdKkaq1I/AAAAAAAAHUQ/DE_MDqVApPs/s400/pine+chandelier+and+christmas+crackers+5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am ready to sit back and enjoy the sparkle...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S3-PlE_F5DI/TuqJfVY24cI/AAAAAAAAHUY/VxnS0U5oGWs/s1600/pine+chandelier+and+christmas+crackers+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S3-PlE_F5DI/TuqJfVY24cI/AAAAAAAAHUY/VxnS0U5oGWs/s400/pine+chandelier+and+christmas+crackers+8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and do a little crafting...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-scAdJCax4_M/TuqJiZbawII/AAAAAAAAHUk/IsFmUeZzGHs/s1600/pine+chandelier+and+christmas+crackers+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-scAdJCax4_M/TuqJiZbawII/AAAAAAAAHUk/IsFmUeZzGHs/s400/pine+chandelier+and+christmas+crackers+9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you know I love all things Victorian,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">every year&nbsp;I pick up Christmas Crackers,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;ready made&nbsp;from the store...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you know the kind,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with the little plastic toy,&nbsp; a paper hat,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a joke or a fortune...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have always thought it would be fun to make </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">them with candy or a real gift inside...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but,&nbsp; a Christmas cracker without the pop it makes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;when you pull it,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;is kinda a dud...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so I was so excited to find a source for the poppers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and cheap too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.oldenglishcrackers.com/cracker-snaps-p-91.html?cPath=4">Old English Crackers</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;even has a nice set of <a href="http://www.oldenglishcrackers.com/make-your-own-crackers.htm">instructions on the site</a>&nbsp;...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vcCoraEYdPE/TuqJk0nzLUI/AAAAAAAAHUs/wgIhBny2Eok/s1600/pine+chandelier+and+christmas+crackers+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vcCoraEYdPE/TuqJk0nzLUI/AAAAAAAAHUs/wgIhBny2Eok/s400/pine+chandelier+and+christmas+crackers+10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used crepe paper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and some reproduction Victorian scrap...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7QLFpO8fCnM/TuqJnQmohgI/AAAAAAAAHU0/vsUEatA_r7c/s1600/pine+chandelier+and+christmas+crackers+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7QLFpO8fCnM/TuqJnQmohgI/AAAAAAAAHU0/vsUEatA_r7c/s400/pine+chandelier+and+christmas+crackers+12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and tried to create a rosette end</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;by tucking in an extra swirl of paper to the end...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next stop cookie baking,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I haven't even started yet!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tonight I am joining the fun at...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Show and Tell Friday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Flaunt it Friday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Feathered Nest Friday</span></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Vintage Inspiration Friday</span></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Saturday Nite Special</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-8694971399132425070?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GYUpt0jBhpV5JuNu2Z1FblrS4PY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GYUpt0jBhpV5JuNu2Z1FblrS4PY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GYUpt0jBhpV5JuNu2Z1FblrS4PY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GYUpt0jBhpV5JuNu2Z1FblrS4PY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/VyPsZEQWAdc" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com12http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/victorian-christmas-crackers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-51043796808125821832011-12-14T17:51:00.000-08:002011-12-14T17:55:06.623-08:002011-12-14T17:55:06.623-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_GIOKvm4jeQ/TuhQMQUe51I/AAAAAAAAHSY/MnCp-otDHF0/s1600/birthday+cake+2.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_GIOKvm4jeQ/TuhQMQUe51I/AAAAAAAAHSY/MnCp-otDHF0/s400/birthday+cake+2.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't you love to sit quietly at night </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and soak in the holiday sparkle...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the house is almost silent,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cozy...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W-yl-Llyzok/TuhQOQbRmlI/AAAAAAAAHSg/BC9OqxHYNjU/s1600/birthday+cake+2.3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W-yl-Llyzok/TuhQOQbRmlI/AAAAAAAAHSg/BC9OqxHYNjU/s400/birthday+cake+2.3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sit by the fire..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">an implied fire,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">may not make heat...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but,&nbsp; </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sure can make you feel warm inside...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vGNFvu36v7w/TuhQQ1b0P5I/AAAAAAAAHSo/XRMHZbMNVqE/s1600/birthday+cake+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vGNFvu36v7w/TuhQQ1b0P5I/AAAAAAAAHSo/XRMHZbMNVqE/s400/birthday+cake+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a late night treat...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2QrBJxjyIrk/TuhQTCygkcI/AAAAAAAAHSw/sGonaRqWuTM/s1600/birthday+cake+3.2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2QrBJxjyIrk/TuhQTCygkcI/AAAAAAAAHSw/sGonaRqWuTM/s400/birthday+cake+3.2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the last two pieces of cake...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my Mr.&nbsp;is the breakfast cook,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but baking is not something that excites him...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">once a year </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he bakes me my favorite dessert,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pineapple Upside down Cake...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a simple loving gesture,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tradition...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xu1NloTwgOo/TuhQUDWSGsI/AAAAAAAAHS4/gPzBq6lGqLQ/s1600/birthday+cake+3.3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="335" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xu1NloTwgOo/TuhQUDWSGsI/AAAAAAAAHS4/gPzBq6lGqLQ/s400/birthday+cake+3.3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a simple tablescape,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">really it's barely a tablescape at all..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">still,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">an excuse to enjoy pretty dishes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f-XS_R5BOng/TuhQWCqxfcI/AAAAAAAAHTE/Kwph3UtE65s/s1600/birthday+cake+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f-XS_R5BOng/TuhQWCqxfcI/AAAAAAAAHTE/Kwph3UtE65s/s400/birthday+cake+5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">delicate silver forks...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EVELrwlPfJc/TuhQYJAqV_I/AAAAAAAAHTM/vdD1vNKKOtw/s1600/birthday+cake+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="352" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EVELrwlPfJc/TuhQYJAqV_I/AAAAAAAAHTM/vdD1vNKKOtw/s400/birthday+cake+6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and my favorite Rachel Ashwell napkins...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">special needn't be fancy or over the top...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">just in your heart...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pjhn4k-Cq7g/TuhQaCUnlzI/AAAAAAAAHTU/sNAS3-xnXTQ/s1600/birthday+cake+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="341" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pjhn4k-Cq7g/TuhQaCUnlzI/AAAAAAAAHTU/sNAS3-xnXTQ/s400/birthday+cake+12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you find the time to&nbsp;sit quietly</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and soak in the holiday sparkle..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">:-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I am joining...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Tablescape Thursday</span></a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for joining me tonight...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-5104379680812582183?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WsUBaRL0aMxeWltLky8y3UGlPCY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WsUBaRL0aMxeWltLky8y3UGlPCY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WsUBaRL0aMxeWltLky8y3UGlPCY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WsUBaRL0aMxeWltLky8y3UGlPCY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/fkn1pgh_zWM" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com16http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/last-two-pieces-of-cake.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-10973231269032878962011-12-13T17:17:00.000-08:002011-12-15T18:37:48.657-08:002011-12-15T18:37:48.657-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qs8-5wjbJ-A/TufzOS6NYaI/AAAAAAAAHQY/MauQ09lIyyw/s1600/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qs8-5wjbJ-A/TufzOS6NYaI/AAAAAAAAHQY/MauQ09lIyyw/s400/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Are you ready to see my new foyer colors?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It has been a long time coming!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and truth is...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I still have a long way to go,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but,&nbsp; Christmas wasn't waiting so I am on break:-)</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZR4Jk-SvN38/TufzRs2CTtI/AAAAAAAAHQg/AtRyJSYNIPA/s1600/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZR4Jk-SvN38/TufzRs2CTtI/AAAAAAAAHQg/AtRyJSYNIPA/s400/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+3.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the new wall color is Pink Granite</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">by Martha Stewart...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the color is moody..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sometimes grey, sometimes pink..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the wall below and behind the stairs is the same color..</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gzh9E7mfGEI/TufzTvoyCrI/AAAAAAAAHQo/bPDsoSrIteY/s1600/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="371" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gzh9E7mfGEI/TufzTvoyCrI/AAAAAAAAHQo/bPDsoSrIteY/s400/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the woodwork is now Deep Cream</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">by Ralph Lauren...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the room is a shockingly different than last Christmas..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(<a href="http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2010/12/foyer-tree.html">you can see here</a>)</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u1dExst84wg/TufzVPmMiiI/AAAAAAAAHQw/XiURZQWmc_4/s1600/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u1dExst84wg/TufzVPmMiiI/AAAAAAAAHQw/XiURZQWmc_4/s320/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wrapped the stairs in more Laurel garland</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;from the garden...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it is surprisingly fast to hand make garland,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and Laurel leaves are</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;easier on your hands than pine...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">our little tree this year,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is a simple untrimmed pine...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7VIEiCLH-vU/TufzWVvFrqI/AAAAAAAAHQ8/fmfb1WU3gb0/s1600/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="361" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7VIEiCLH-vU/TufzWVvFrqI/AAAAAAAAHQ8/fmfb1WU3gb0/s400/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a bell for Clarence is always a must...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kBLqnq5zbHE/TufzX7NDK3I/AAAAAAAAHRE/Ko361Hew9Co/s1600/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="343" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kBLqnq5zbHE/TufzX7NDK3I/AAAAAAAAHRE/Ko361Hew9Co/s400/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a hand full of small vintage balls,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">simple and sweet...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wZxqJf7s-e8/TufzZT2n6dI/AAAAAAAAHRM/jumo2y06bNk/s1600/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wZxqJf7s-e8/TufzZT2n6dI/AAAAAAAAHRM/jumo2y06bNk/s400/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+10.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">old fashioned strands of tinsel are also a&nbsp;must!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am usually a glob it on girl,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but I restrained...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4RDIjQC0MV0/TufzaJIlxbI/AAAAAAAAHRU/cL9MISBjDCI/s1600/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4RDIjQC0MV0/TufzaJIlxbI/AAAAAAAAHRU/cL9MISBjDCI/s400/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+13.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rAxD1QtTwDM/TufzbTlvXLI/AAAAAAAAHRc/RfuvlRzPO7c/s1600/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+14.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="372" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rAxD1QtTwDM/TufzbTlvXLI/AAAAAAAAHRc/RfuvlRzPO7c/s400/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+14.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">simple tissue paper wrapping,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with sprigs of last years Lavender,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and fresh Pine..</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p4vxBsOcGd0/TufzeF1aVfI/AAAAAAAAHRk/42A10bXkixc/s1600/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p4vxBsOcGd0/TufzeF1aVfI/AAAAAAAAHRk/42A10bXkixc/s400/foyer+ree+and+paint+2011+14.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pine and Lavender are my new</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;favorite fragrance pairing!</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g-E37muyvJc/TufzhGX9xkI/AAAAAAAAHRw/a7pXNO6jl5w/s1600/foyer+tree+and+paint+2011+5.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g-E37muyvJc/TufzhGX9xkI/AAAAAAAAHRw/a7pXNO6jl5w/s400/foyer+tree+and+paint+2011+5.1.jpg" width="277" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pKyZvUWgDTs/TufzjDzrFEI/AAAAAAAAHR4/m4CwFhMjyHc/s1600/foyer+tree+and+paint+2011+25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pKyZvUWgDTs/TufzjDzrFEI/AAAAAAAAHR4/m4CwFhMjyHc/s400/foyer+tree+and+paint+2011+25.jpg" width="345" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">twinkle,&nbsp; twinkle...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tonight I am joining...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">White Wednesday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Wow us Wednesday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/">Open House Party Thursday</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/">Potpourri Friday</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks For Visiting Me Today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-1097323126903287896?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/0wHbu4jBTUxU88n2kz_uF0geB2A/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/0wHbu4jBTUxU88n2kz_uF0geB2A/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/0wHbu4jBTUxU88n2kz_uF0geB2A/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/0wHbu4jBTUxU88n2kz_uF0geB2A/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/ND2ehl6vYFA" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com28http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-new-white-stairs-all-decked-out.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-27309070966851059142011-12-12T17:19:00.000-08:002011-12-16T21:30:20.859-08:002011-12-16T21:30:20.859-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I said last week,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am shaking it up a bit for Christmas...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">using fresh greenery..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D75657s_cAM/TuafHyc879I/AAAAAAAAHOg/M345s3Lbm54/s1600/storybook+christmas+mantle+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="327" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D75657s_cAM/TuafHyc879I/AAAAAAAAHOg/M345s3Lbm54/s400/storybook+christmas+mantle+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div>so...<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">over the&nbsp;weekend I&nbsp;made&nbsp;this&nbsp;fresh swag </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with&nbsp;Laurel from the garden...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and today decked out my mantle...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZcJcZIVq4ZQ/TuafQW4jqrI/AAAAAAAAHPI/ENTkw1DgTHc/s1600/storybook+christmas+mantle+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZcJcZIVq4ZQ/TuafQW4jqrI/AAAAAAAAHPI/ENTkw1DgTHc/s400/storybook+christmas+mantle+8.jpg" width="367" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fresh pine saplings tucked in urns </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">bookend the mantle vignette...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0EzXWWUQMFE/TuafI_8o_WI/AAAAAAAAHOo/Uq6OrQnwvGQ/s1600/storybook+christmas+mantle+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="376" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0EzXWWUQMFE/TuafI_8o_WI/AAAAAAAAHOo/Uq6OrQnwvGQ/s400/storybook+christmas+mantle+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted my vignette</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;to have a Christmas Storybook feel...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ne5W6_tcZt0/TuafKjzj8BI/AAAAAAAAHOw/oFKda8uc4h0/s1600/storybook+christmas+mantle+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="355" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ne5W6_tcZt0/TuafKjzj8BI/AAAAAAAAHOw/oFKda8uc4h0/s400/storybook+christmas+mantle+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;a warmly lit cottage in the wood </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">felt like&nbsp;a good place to start...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KhtEPXgjacc/TuafMpo9xGI/AAAAAAAAHO4/ja3Hd-Iy7zg/s1600/storybook+christmas+mantle+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="335" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KhtEPXgjacc/TuafMpo9xGI/AAAAAAAAHO4/ja3Hd-Iy7zg/s400/storybook+christmas+mantle+5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this sweet&nbsp;reproduction Victorian scrap ornament </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is my favorite...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a whimsical delight...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D1GxISng5yY/TuafOr37UaI/AAAAAAAAHPA/5dO-G7yRGps/s1600/storybook+christmas+mantle+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D1GxISng5yY/TuafOr37UaI/AAAAAAAAHPA/5dO-G7yRGps/s400/storybook+christmas+mantle+7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">do you believe in storybook magic?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ANMdJugbTrE/TuafSdIdm8I/AAAAAAAAHPQ/ACrhWDrJzmk/s1600/storybook+christmas+mantle+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ANMdJugbTrE/TuafSdIdm8I/AAAAAAAAHPQ/ACrhWDrJzmk/s400/storybook+christmas+mantle+9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-23DUF2Q42U4/TuafFmDv_SI/AAAAAAAAHOY/VyzITxvNS2A/s1600/storybook+christmas+mantle+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="351" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-23DUF2Q42U4/TuafFmDv_SI/AAAAAAAAHOY/VyzITxvNS2A/s400/storybook+christmas+mantle+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sailing silently...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W-kAOo59XIc/TuafTBN9M6I/AAAAAAAAHPY/V8URS7q9RLc/s1600/storybook+christmas+mantle+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W-kAOo59XIc/TuafTBN9M6I/AAAAAAAAHPY/V8URS7q9RLc/s400/storybook+christmas+mantle+12.jpg" width="338" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mumlXY3jnRM/TuafUaOi4_I/AAAAAAAAHPg/B6NVbcI136k/s1600/storybook+christmas+mantle+16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mumlXY3jnRM/TuafUaOi4_I/AAAAAAAAHPg/B6NVbcI136k/s400/storybook+christmas+mantle+16.jpg" width="331" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">lights out...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xqSh9jvMdW4/TuafWTxCePI/AAAAAAAAHPo/ctP3-uPNs6w/s1600/storybook+christmas+mantle+18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xqSh9jvMdW4/TuafWTxCePI/AAAAAAAAHPo/ctP3-uPNs6w/s400/storybook+christmas+mantle+18.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and<span style="font-size: large;"> goodnight</span>,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">sweet dreams</span> my <span style="font-size: large;">lovely friends</span>...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">isn't that is how all happy stories end?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tonight I am linking to...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/2011/12/sns-111-mantels-and-stockings.html">Funky Junk Interiors</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/2011/12/sns-111-mantels-and-stockings.html">Mantles</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Show Off Your Cottage Monday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Metamorphosis Monday</span></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia;"><a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Masterpiece Monday</span></a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Tabletop Tuesday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia;"><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Open House Party Thursday</span></a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia;">and</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Saturday Nite Special</span></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-2730907096685105914?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-DO_9Yjrogg8Dd501WXkEZb2ZX4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-DO_9Yjrogg8Dd501WXkEZb2ZX4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-DO_9Yjrogg8Dd501WXkEZb2ZX4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-DO_9Yjrogg8Dd501WXkEZb2ZX4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/RtqbE6cnfIA" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com24http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-storybook-christmas-mantle.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-29087437537860025762011-12-12T12:00:00.000-08:002011-12-13T17:29:02.612-08:002011-12-13T17:29:02.612-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I celebrated my 47th birthday </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">over the weekend...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Birthdays in December are always kind of meshed </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with Christmas festivities,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so I usually like to get away for a quiet day trip...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HfW3hV-Ehgs/TuZSs3cc8JI/AAAAAAAAHMQ/ngYbIiZovYY/s1600/port+gamble+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="323" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HfW3hV-Ehgs/TuZSs3cc8JI/AAAAAAAAHMQ/ngYbIiZovYY/s400/port+gamble+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we headed Northwest</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to the usually sleepy town </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">of Port Gamble,&nbsp; WA...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">population 916...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Am9iTeZ_ylc/TuZSwA4m8LI/AAAAAAAAHMY/JssklHZwu0c/s1600/port+gamble+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Am9iTeZ_ylc/TuZSwA4m8LI/AAAAAAAAHMY/JssklHZwu0c/s400/port+gamble+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the town dates back to the mid 1850's</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and is like stepping into Old New England...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Charming with a capital C...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RNAVj0Bt8Mc/TuZS4RAwg7I/AAAAAAAAHMw/ke6IgPz5xc4/s1600/port+gamble+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RNAVj0Bt8Mc/TuZS4RAwg7I/AAAAAAAAHMw/ke6IgPz5xc4/s400/port+gamble+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this grand Victorian building</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is the center of town...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lxGGm66u_OI/TuZTJAH0-7I/AAAAAAAAHNg/CyrZBjBKS38/s1600/port+gamble+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="353" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lxGGm66u_OI/TuZTJAH0-7I/AAAAAAAAHNg/CyrZBjBKS38/s400/port+gamble+8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hSkWmtNWuq0/TuZTMs4B-AI/AAAAAAAAHNo/P-fagb0VfBI/s1600/port+gamble+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hSkWmtNWuq0/TuZTMs4B-AI/AAAAAAAAHNo/P-fagb0VfBI/s400/port+gamble+9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-phA0LDihzjw/TuZSzO21rOI/AAAAAAAAHMg/5cdmCa_qHlU/s1600/port+gamble+3.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="335" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-phA0LDihzjw/TuZSzO21rOI/AAAAAAAAHMg/5cdmCa_qHlU/s400/port+gamble+3.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it was a cold and stormy day,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the waters of the Puget Sound</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">rough and choppy...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7OLOEj24pI/TuZS2FeDdvI/AAAAAAAAHMo/HtKB8sqHmbU/s1600/port+gamble+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7OLOEj24pI/TuZS2FeDdvI/AAAAAAAAHMo/HtKB8sqHmbU/s400/port+gamble+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the sky so moody,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">looking back at my pictures</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;it looks like they were all taken over several&nbsp;different days,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a blue sky here a black sky there...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kYS4YWTnKdQ/TuZS6xCnT-I/AAAAAAAAHM4/jAGPXNPIw_Y/s1600/port+gamble+5.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kYS4YWTnKdQ/TuZS6xCnT-I/AAAAAAAAHM4/jAGPXNPIw_Y/s400/port+gamble+5.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in the beginning,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;I said a usually sleepy town,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">because we were surprised to see how much</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;the town had changed since our last visit,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;ten or so years ago...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">main street was dappled in a hand full of cute little shops...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P3dtkBvVNyg/TuZS_75GM9I/AAAAAAAAHNE/LQoQ-p_STvA/s1600/port+gamble+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="327" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P3dtkBvVNyg/TuZS_75GM9I/AAAAAAAAHNE/LQoQ-p_STvA/s400/port+gamble+5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and they were hosting a Christmas celebration...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3e-tAYcTm74/TuZTCzRtW1I/AAAAAAAAHNM/2iLmtwAD1Iw/s1600/port+gamble+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3e-tAYcTm74/TuZTCzRtW1I/AAAAAAAAHNM/2iLmtwAD1Iw/s400/port+gamble+6.jpg" width="338" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did a little window shopping...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-meP8A9PGGJA/TuZTGB-2xGI/AAAAAAAAHNU/XAkkWBthQnc/s1600/port+gamble+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="335" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-meP8A9PGGJA/TuZTGB-2xGI/AAAAAAAAHNU/XAkkWBthQnc/s400/port+gamble+7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and caught a glimpse of the "Big Guy" himself...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E81R0sQvs7Y/TuZTWe9JmjI/AAAAAAAAHOE/IOX6skDd5Ik/s1600/port+gamble+14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E81R0sQvs7Y/TuZTWe9JmjI/AAAAAAAAHOE/IOX6skDd5Ik/s400/port+gamble+14.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dDgcPebyDPk/TuZTP20zwVI/AAAAAAAAHNw/UT_r7e68K-E/s1600/port+gamble+10.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dDgcPebyDPk/TuZTP20zwVI/AAAAAAAAHNw/UT_r7e68K-E/s400/port+gamble+10.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the quaint cemetery on the hill,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is the most peaceful I have ever visited...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CwEuAl24qb4/TuZTS33R_bI/AAAAAAAAHN4/4kDcoanCtaA/s1600/port+gamble+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CwEuAl24qb4/TuZTS33R_bI/AAAAAAAAHN4/4kDcoanCtaA/s400/port+gamble+10.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gustave Englebrecht was buried here,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;the first U.S. Navy Sailor to die in the Pacific,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he&nbsp;died on the city's shores</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;in the Indian War of 1855-56...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0qUvDJq48MQ/TuZTZ4XmbdI/AAAAAAAAHOM/A0TbhSU7GV4/s1600/port+gamble+15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0qUvDJq48MQ/TuZTZ4XmbdI/AAAAAAAAHOM/A0TbhSU7GV4/s400/port+gamble+15.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">see</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;a blue sky!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am joining...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Outdoor Wednesday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for joining me today...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Bella-Signature4.png" style="border: currentColor;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3521721309510531394-2908743753786002576?l=bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7J7hOmR7sDkZXw84xDSWqC1sOqg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7J7hOmR7sDkZXw84xDSWqC1sOqg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7J7hOmR7sDkZXw84xDSWqC1sOqg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7J7hOmR7sDkZXw84xDSWqC1sOqg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BellasRoseCottage/~4/ssyU_AKnjLs" height="1" width="1"/>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07963231717905608174noreply@blogger.com13http://bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/day-trip-to-port-gamble.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521721309510531394.post-44468482857325341372011-12-06T18:57:00.000-08:002011-12-09T20:13:49.789-08:002011-12-09T20:13:49.789-08:00<div align="center">I am smitten by wings</div><div align="center">and twinkling white lights...</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s_n6gqmGzCQ/Tt7Be2EsZhI/AAAAAAAAHLU/YHr49kfITGM/s1600/christmas+angel+wings+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" mda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s_n6gqmGzCQ/Tt7Be2EsZhI/AAAAAAAAHLU/YHr49kfITGM/s400/christmas+angel+wings+1.jpg" width="348" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fluff...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZaFQaunHZEw/Tt7BhCSPxgI/AAAAAAAAHLc/8GRFcVCkU1M/s1600/christmas+angel+wings+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="370" mda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZaFQaunHZEw/Tt7BhCSPxgI/AAAAAAAAHLc/8GRFcVCkU1M/s400/christmas+angel+wings+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and sparkle...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5lWa62eHLtY/Tt7BjBvp8qI/AAAAAAAAHLk/JlyRFXGsb_M/s1600/christmas+angel+wings+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="357" mda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5lWa62eHLtY/Tt7BjBvp8qI/AAAAAAAAHLk/JlyRFXGsb_M/s400/christmas+angel+wings+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the dazzle of Christmas...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a2Qb-Q6e_iM/Tt7Bk0Xwe9I/AAAAAAAAHLs/8HsvYeg43j0/s1600/christmas+angel+wings+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="370" mda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a2Qb-Q6e_iM/Tt7Bk0Xwe9I/AAAAAAAAHLs/8HsvYeg43j0/s400/christmas+angel+wings+7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with&nbsp;a rusty edge,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">mixed in...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fHKSuSuvyAc/Tt7BmqNTh9I/AAAAAAAAHL0/rQrJ01uLXVY/s1600/christmas+angel+wings+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="373" mda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fHKSuSuvyAc/Tt7BmqNTh9I/AAAAAAAAHL0/rQrJ01uLXVY/s400/christmas+angel+wings+10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Courier New&quot;, Courier, monospace;">Feet, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Courier New&quot;, Courier, monospace;">What do I need you for </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Courier New&quot;, Courier, monospace;">when I have wings to fly?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Frida Kahlo</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-55E2Wl_hjaI/Tt7BoyyewMI/AAAAAAAAHMA/IhibTiW1GX8/s1600/christmas+angel+wings+15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" mda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-55E2Wl_hjaI/Tt7BoyyewMI/AAAAAAAAHMA/IhibTiW1GX8/s400/christmas+angel+wings+15.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">don't you love Christmas,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">when you can let your imagination fly?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tonight I am joining...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #4ba9ff; font-size: large;">White Wednesday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #4ba9ff; font-size: large;">Wow us Wednesday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Primp Your Stuff Wednesday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #48a1f2; font-size: large;">Feathered Nest Friday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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