tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44384080158075541752012-01-27T21:49:43.775-05:00Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.comBlogger293125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-37225291921051517252012-01-20T12:02:00.000-05:002012-01-20T12:02:01.338-05:002012-01-20T12:02:01.338-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">You know that magnified side of the mirror on&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">your standard "from the drugstore" 2 sided&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">mirror that makes you look like a monster?&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Or makes you appear larger than you&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">actually are??</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I removed that clear sticker that told&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the purchaser that the side was&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">magnified... MISTAKE!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Every time I picked it up I was&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">looking at the back of my hair and&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">scaring myself LOL... so... </div><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sAEglFmPQnU/TxmcRAZncEI/AAAAAAAAJXk/WYEFCr799QY/s1600/Projects+fall+2011+Sherry+Cookie+girls+030+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sAEglFmPQnU/TxmcRAZncEI/AAAAAAAAJXk/WYEFCr799QY/s400/Projects+fall+2011+Sherry+Cookie+girls+030+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">I used this fabulous sticker image of the&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Eiffel Tower to mark that magnified&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">side of the mirror!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I already had the sticker in my&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">stash of travel stickers so&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">this quick project&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">cost ZERO $$s!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">AND it's beautiful too! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Til next time... </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-3722529192105151725?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MdTU5F6vOpIIhaXhKasqGrwYSm0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MdTU5F6vOpIIhaXhKasqGrwYSm0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MdTU5F6vOpIIhaXhKasqGrwYSm0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MdTU5F6vOpIIhaXhKasqGrwYSm0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/awPkUV8iZRg" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com15http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2012/01/mirror-mirror-in-my-hand.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-46842413620401811212012-01-18T03:01:00.001-05:002012-01-18T03:13:03.520-05:002012-01-18T03:13:03.520-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;PLEASE take time to go to Sara's site to read her&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">tips on saving with coupons on you groceries.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">She made me understand so much about using coupons&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">that I DID NOT KNOW!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am amazed at how much you really can&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">save at the grocery store.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Once you go to her site and read and finally&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">"get it" like I did you will be so excited about&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">what you can do to save $$$$!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">My dear friend Cindy goes to church with&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sara and the savings she talks about is REAL!&nbsp;</div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://savingwithsara.blogspot.com/p/coupon-basics.html?spref=bl">Saving with Sara: Coupon Basics</a>: Coupon Basics–</div><div style="text-align: center;"> If You Just Don’t Get It – Read This!</div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;This is something that I find people asking about all the time.</div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;I had got this in a ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Read it and read it again... I did and I'm amazed&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">at what you can save. Sara has some great links on&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">her site for you to get coupons too.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Did you know you can buy coupons on EBAY??&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have fun saving!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Blessings and hugs to all of you,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sherry</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-4684241362040181121?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/J2GlzcTaISJwnLpU81yUCTiWFZM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/J2GlzcTaISJwnLpU81yUCTiWFZM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/J2GlzcTaISJwnLpU81yUCTiWFZM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/J2GlzcTaISJwnLpU81yUCTiWFZM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/OU3Y3FrNGDU" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com4http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2012/01/saving-with-sara-coupon-basics.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-67066410740514767492012-01-13T19:10:00.000-05:002012-01-14T07:09:53.444-05:002012-01-14T07:09:53.444-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">My lamp shades were looking a bit dingy and&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">dated as the holiday season approached but&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">new lampshades were NOT in the holiday budget!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">They're sizable and not available on a shelf in&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the nearest Target or Lowe's. Which means going&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">to a lamp shop where I found prices starting at&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">$150 per shade (she said making a choking sound). </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8EJCpHwDR_I/Tw9_maKy5hI/AAAAAAAAJW0/woBi6deA1k0/s1600/Stornoway+liv+rm+din+rm+mast+bdrm+007+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8EJCpHwDR_I/Tw9_maKy5hI/AAAAAAAAJW0/woBi6deA1k0/s640/Stornoway+liv+rm+din+rm+mast+bdrm+007+copy.jpg" width="252" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">So I resorted to a fast and <strike>cheap </strike>inexpensive&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">trick I've used in the past to give new life to old&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">lampshades.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I went to the dollar store and purchased 4 or 5 rolls&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">of white tulle on the spool (hey that rhymes) from&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">their little wedding department, pulled out my&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">wide ribbons and my vintage brooch collection. </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2e4geJdFT5Q/Tw-ApDgumeI/AAAAAAAAJXE/CpVQFT6rUj0/s1600/Projects+fall+2011+Sherry+Cookie+girls+043+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2e4geJdFT5Q/Tw-ApDgumeI/AAAAAAAAJXE/CpVQFT6rUj0/s400/Projects+fall+2011+Sherry+Cookie+girls+043+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">I tied the end of the tulle to one of the crossbars at the top and&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">started winding and gathering the tulle a bit as I went, making&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">sure I overlapped the edges of the tulle with each vertical trip around&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the shade. </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L2-qdZ8M4x8/Tw-Ahlv0KQI/AAAAAAAAJW8/YZE_cUCfOVM/s1600/Projects+fall+2011+Sherry+Cookie+girls+041+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L2-qdZ8M4x8/Tw-Ahlv0KQI/AAAAAAAAJW8/YZE_cUCfOVM/s400/Projects+fall+2011+Sherry+Cookie+girls+041+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I had a wide cream satin ribbon and a slightly narrower&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">dark brown satin ribbon in my stash that I layered and&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">brought around the shade and pinned with a very&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">sparkly blingy vintage brooch. </div><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bX7MnDovaZQ/Tw-A2l7D8AI/AAAAAAAAJXU/uA05YA0taLk/s1600/Projects+fall+2011+Sherry+Cookie+girls+048+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bX7MnDovaZQ/Tw-A2l7D8AI/AAAAAAAAJXU/uA05YA0taLk/s320/Projects+fall+2011+Sherry+Cookie+girls+048+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">The result was quite lovely and received several&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">compliments over the holidays. </div><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-emK86Fdq5pU/Tw-AwxAyItI/AAAAAAAAJXM/7LBkreSeVuY/s1600/Projects+fall+2011+Sherry+Cookie+girls+046+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-emK86Fdq5pU/Tw-AwxAyItI/AAAAAAAAJXM/7LBkreSeVuY/s640/Projects+fall+2011+Sherry+Cookie+girls+046+copy.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">So if you need a quick fix for your shades try&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">my dollar store makeover... you'll be surprised at&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the years it takes off of them and the money it&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">leaves in your pocket!!(for other spending LOL)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love and blessings to all of you my friends! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sherry<br /> <br /> <br /> 1-14-12<br /> ATTENTION! PRAYER NEEDED<br /> URGENTLY!<br /> Please PRAY for Stan Butler @<br /> <a href="http://accordingtothebook.blogspot.com/">According to the Book</a> and his wife. <br /> Stan's wife is recovering from a surgery on a left frontal<br /> brain mass that is a cancer called Glioblatoma.<br /> Please pray for healing, comfort. strength and courage<br /> for Stan &amp; his wife during this time.<br /> Stan has a wonderful inspirational blog. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-6706641074051476749?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UOo3DM50vbKPspHi6J8HP01X0F4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UOo3DM50vbKPspHi6J8HP01X0F4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UOo3DM50vbKPspHi6J8HP01X0F4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UOo3DM50vbKPspHi6J8HP01X0F4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/Ibxof1mJ-_U" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com13http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-lease-on-life.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-34521770551519611202012-01-02T10:38:00.021-05:002012-01-06T07:21:08.655-05:002012-01-06T07:21:08.655-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: large;"><i>HOPE YOU ENJOYED YOUR&nbsp;</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>HOLIDAY SEASON...&nbsp;</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>WE SURE DID!&nbsp;</i></span></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><span style="font-size: small;">JUST WANTED TO SHARE SOME HOLIDAY&nbsp;</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">DECOR SHOTS BEFORE THEY GET&nbsp;</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">PACKED AWAY TIL NEXT CHRISTMAS...&nbsp;</span></i><i> </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /> </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YLavAg8fpRU/TwHDK58lWSI/AAAAAAAAJQI/HxiUu1Wh_2U/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+195+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YLavAg8fpRU/TwHDK58lWSI/AAAAAAAAJQI/HxiUu1Wh_2U/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+195+copy.jpg" width="400" />&nbsp;</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="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/-Nf0VRfKPFzE/TwRJIk9r_8I/AAAAAAAAJQU/RfQoUwOcFek/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+074+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nf0VRfKPFzE/TwRJIk9r_8I/AAAAAAAAJQU/RfQoUwOcFek/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+074+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">MY GRANDMA MEME'S ALUMINUM TREE</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></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;"></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;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pc9bC4tyfFQ/TwRJVYJXuuI/AAAAAAAAJQg/g2y9xbZHCAo/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+119+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pc9bC4tyfFQ/TwRJVYJXuuI/AAAAAAAAJQg/g2y9xbZHCAo/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+119+copy.jpg" width="216" /></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="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x0X-eq47wmU/TwRJkicwU0I/AAAAAAAAJQs/LygXfnPIcZQ/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+103+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x0X-eq47wmU/TwRJkicwU0I/AAAAAAAAJQs/LygXfnPIcZQ/s640/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+103+copy.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">BRING ON THE BLING!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </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/-NfaF5quewF8/TwRLFNz4_2I/AAAAAAAAJRI/LgGvFOXyz9c/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+086+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NfaF5quewF8/TwRLFNz4_2I/AAAAAAAAJRI/LgGvFOXyz9c/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+086+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHRISTMAS CARD SLEIGH I MADE WITH MY UNCLE</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">WHEN I WAS ABOUT 10 YRS OLD...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I USE IT EVERY CHRISTMAS!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A FAVORITE HALLMARK ORNAMENT -</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">YES... I STILL BELIEVE</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sTIy-niUATc/TwRMKRFlEzI/AAAAAAAAJSE/I31pkLvLv6I/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+120+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sTIy-niUATc/TwRMKRFlEzI/AAAAAAAAJSE/I31pkLvLv6I/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+120+copy.jpg" width="264" /></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="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;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7R4DZ4etraE/TwRMUWDQyRI/AAAAAAAAJSQ/cv77QcH2onM/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+089+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7R4DZ4etraE/TwRMUWDQyRI/AAAAAAAAJSQ/cv77QcH2onM/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+089+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">MY MOM'S LARGE NATIVITY MADE BY MY SISTER NANCY AND ME -&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">MY BROTHER LARRY MADE THE STABLE FOR IT&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Cyr2qIHAnsA/TwRMZgSQv8I/AAAAAAAAJSY/B3LO8pkf2NM/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+095+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Cyr2qIHAnsA/TwRMZgSQv8I/AAAAAAAAJSY/B3LO8pkf2NM/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+095+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8y7WhsoCNYw/TwRh5h2VOoI/AAAAAAAAJTk/NEBdM-6uSng/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+086+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8y7WhsoCNYw/TwRh5h2VOoI/AAAAAAAAJTk/NEBdM-6uSng/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+086+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">DOLL ORNAMENT FROM MY MOM</span></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GkUbC6P6ye4/TwRiO6aMBQI/AAAAAAAAJTw/eyTtMEaboMk/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+084+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GkUbC6P6ye4/TwRiO6aMBQI/AAAAAAAAJTw/eyTtMEaboMk/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+084+copy.jpg" width="163" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;EIFFEL TOWER FROM MARIE&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">AND MY HOWDY DOODY </div>&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MtlQo43e0Z8/TwRiTNDuOJI/AAAAAAAAJT4/gaukwVDi7xY/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+081+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MtlQo43e0Z8/TwRiTNDuOJI/AAAAAAAAJT4/gaukwVDi7xY/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+081+copy.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><br /> <br /> &nbsp; <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XI3sFf3ZKMk/TwRiXBxHsaI/AAAAAAAAJUA/slaLLbevP5w/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+079+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="284" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XI3sFf3ZKMk/TwRiXBxHsaI/AAAAAAAAJUA/slaLLbevP5w/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+079+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">A NEW SWAN ORNAMENT FROM CHRIS &amp; MATT&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">IN MEMORY OF OUR SWANS, HENRY &amp; MINNIE</span></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8V4x54zCdI/TwRMjZC8Y5I/AAAAAAAAJSg/faEJgAAwqKk/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+099+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8V4x54zCdI/TwRMjZC8Y5I/AAAAAAAAJSg/faEJgAAwqKk/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+099+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">A VIOLIN IN MEMORY OF MY SWEET DAD -&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">ALWAYS REMEMBERING THE MUSIC HE MADE</span></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g_7DS2oc9vY/TwRNB7eUxrI/AAAAAAAAJSo/TPPk_QNfCH8/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+054+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g_7DS2oc9vY/TwRNB7eUxrI/AAAAAAAAJSo/TPPk_QNfCH8/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+054+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">MY MOM'S LITTLE ELVES... SHE DISPLAYED THEM&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">EVERY CHRISTMAS</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o6xzQNO7llo/TwRNK1Am9eI/AAAAAAAAJS0/wCDrK5Gw15w/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+044+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="162" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o6xzQNO7llo/TwRNK1Am9eI/AAAAAAAAJS0/wCDrK5Gw15w/s200/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+044+copy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rL7qvemt624/TwRNSFO4rnI/AAAAAAAAJS8/f4lzMuFi5Jo/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+047+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rL7qvemt624/TwRNSFO4rnI/AAAAAAAAJS8/f4lzMuFi5Jo/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+047+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">LOVE THESE CONES...&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">LET'S MAKE SOME THIS YEAR!</span></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zdlVsfpInZE/TwRN423UFLI/AAAAAAAAJTI/d-ha3AS79zA/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+066+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zdlVsfpInZE/TwRN423UFLI/AAAAAAAAJTI/d-ha3AS79zA/s200/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+066+copy.jpg" width="149" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;">THIS CANDLE A GIFT FROM OUR NEPHEW'S&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">MOM'S HOME WHO RECENTLY HAD TO MOVE TO&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A NURSING HOME. </span></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2kLizBkNq9k/TwRODPLsLpI/AAAAAAAAJTQ/XxO4pm_SJRc/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+190+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2kLizBkNq9k/TwRODPLsLpI/AAAAAAAAJTQ/XxO4pm_SJRc/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+190+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>CHRISTMAS EVE</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">*******</span> </i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><br /> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>WE WERE INVITED TO OUR SON RUSSELL'S&nbsp;</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>HOME FOR THE EVENING.&nbsp;</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><br /> </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sEJeJ4GLIGg/TwRmL-zYZ3I/AAAAAAAAJUg/Kfs-n_W61Tg/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+023+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sEJeJ4GLIGg/TwRmL-zYZ3I/AAAAAAAAJUg/Kfs-n_W61Tg/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+023+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>WE DINED ON ROAST DUCK, A FABULOUS&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>PASTA DISH AND A GREAT BROCCOLI SAUTE. &nbsp;</i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xrJWCugAxl8/TwRmOyC7bDI/AAAAAAAAJUo/eAqWa1fTSLw/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+014+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xrJWCugAxl8/TwRmOyC7bDI/AAAAAAAAJUo/eAqWa1fTSLw/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+014+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<i>OUR DESSERT WAS FIGS &amp; DATES - DELICIOUS!&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /> </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cskFGRoND2U/TwRmRPMIUTI/AAAAAAAAJUw/YCrDUH27REE/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+012+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cskFGRoND2U/TwRmRPMIUTI/AAAAAAAAJUw/YCrDUH27REE/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+012+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>WE MADE MOST OF OUR GIFTS THIS YEAR.&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>THE SWEETIE GIRLS LOVED THE JENNIE LIND&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>TOY BOX THAT WES REFURBISHED AND I DID&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>DECORATIVE PAINTINGS OF "TOTORO",&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>A FAVORITE CARTOON OF THEIRS. &nbsp;</i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Yj_abVXdbxo/TwRmVg22TRI/AAAAAAAAJU4/abNk2umUFhU/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+024+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Yj_abVXdbxo/TwRmVg22TRI/AAAAAAAAJU4/abNk2umUFhU/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+024+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>HERE'S A BETTER LOOK AT IT.&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>&nbsp;</i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KP2df3YTgus/TwRowFIISFI/AAAAAAAAJWM/KA1FXx3uSBU/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+006+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KP2df3YTgus/TwRowFIISFI/AAAAAAAAJWM/KA1FXx3uSBU/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+006+copy.jpg" width="269" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>THE FRONT SHOWS TOTORO SITTING ON&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>A BRANCH WHILE TWO SISTERS FISH</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> IN THE RIVER. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kk9CnHuFeVY/TwRpCoCfJkI/AAAAAAAAJWY/hN6dngmKFr4/s1600/projects+2011+012+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kk9CnHuFeVY/TwRpCoCfJkI/AAAAAAAAJWY/hN6dngmKFr4/s320/projects+2011+012+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><i>THE TOP IS THE "CAT BUS" FROM TOTORO.&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I THINK HE'S SOOO FUNNY!!&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>RUSS &amp; JEN THOUGHT MY PAINTINGS WERE&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>FABULOUS. I WAS SO HAPPY!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>&nbsp;</i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-riD_dDxXenU/TwRpF3DMUiI/AAAAAAAAJWg/NfmYgnGgg-4/s1600/projects+2011+016+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-riD_dDxXenU/TwRpF3DMUiI/AAAAAAAAJWg/NfmYgnGgg-4/s320/projects+2011+016+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I MADE PRINCESS PILLOW CASES FOR&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>THE GIRLS BED PILLOWS.&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ufB1eJkNi8/TwRmgRnZ4FI/AAAAAAAAJVE/e09Gy9JBRCU/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+039+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ufB1eJkNi8/TwRmgRnZ4FI/AAAAAAAAJVE/e09Gy9JBRCU/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+039+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>RUSS IS SHOWING YOU THE BEGINNING&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>OF A SCRAPBOOK I CREATED FOR HIM&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>THAT GOES FROM HIS BIRTH TO HIS&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>FIRST BIRTHDAY.&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>&nbsp;</i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MrQcmgTKyXs/TwRmlRt40EI/AAAAAAAAJVM/bZibPMxKDEc/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+042+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MrQcmgTKyXs/TwRmlRt40EI/AAAAAAAAJVM/bZibPMxKDEc/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+042+copy.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I MADE A PILLOW FOR JEN BY TRANSFERRING&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>A PHOTO SHE HAD TAKEN OF&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>THE EIFFEL TOWER TO FABRIC.&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(I'LL DO A FUTURE POST ON THE PHOTO TRANSFER&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>METHOD TO FABRIC. I LOVED DOING IT!)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>&nbsp;</i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P45wL0SMWe8/TwRmoM7FJcI/AAAAAAAAJVU/SeZsGB1YsBQ/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+002+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P45wL0SMWe8/TwRmoM7FJcI/AAAAAAAAJVU/SeZsGB1YsBQ/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+002+copy.jpg" width="272" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">CHRISTMAS DAY</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">********</span> </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">LOOKS LIKE SANTA HAD ARRIVED&nbsp;</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">AT OUR HOUSE!&nbsp;</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>&nbsp;</span></i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SYhLwbRp2js/TwRmvNhzxdI/AAAAAAAAJVg/QxS-JWod3QA/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+047+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SYhLwbRp2js/TwRmvNhzxdI/AAAAAAAAJVg/QxS-JWod3QA/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+047+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>CHRIS &amp; MATT CAME OVER TO SPEND THE&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>DAY WITH US.&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>&nbsp;</i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zaRB90rGULA/TwRmzFdt3dI/AAAAAAAAJVo/cJFaNXtFf1Y/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+046+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zaRB90rGULA/TwRmzFdt3dI/AAAAAAAAJVo/cJFaNXtFf1Y/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+046+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>MATT SEEMED TO ENJOY THE SCRAPBOOK I&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>MADE THAT INCLUDED PICTURES FROM&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>HIS BIRTH TO THREE YEARS OLD.&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>&nbsp;</i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A4opYTFTodE/TwRm6NYgMEI/AAAAAAAAJVw/JqlqopT65tk/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+061+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A4opYTFTodE/TwRm6NYgMEI/AAAAAAAAJVw/JqlqopT65tk/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+061+copy.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>WE MADE A FAUX TWINKLING FIREPLACE&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>FOR CHRIS TO USE IN HER CABIN ROOM/CRAFT&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>STUDIO. WE SAW ONE IN A GIFT SHOP THAT WAS&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>NOT FOR SALE THAT SHE FELL IN LOVE WITH.&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>WES &amp; I PUT ON OUR MCGUYVER HATS AND&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>CAME UP WITH OUR VERSION! &nbsp;</i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bwlzGCWkvVY/TwRm-YguY4I/AAAAAAAAJV4/ZkPvwRBeYSM/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+059+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bwlzGCWkvVY/TwRm-YguY4I/AAAAAAAAJV4/ZkPvwRBeYSM/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+059+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>ONE OF MY GIFTS WAS A SIZZIX MACHINE&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>TO USE TO MAKE IMPRESSIONS ON PAPER&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>FOR CARDMAKING &amp; SCRAPBOOKING.&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I CALL IT MY "PRESSER MACHINE"!&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>THANKS CHRISSY! &nbsp;</i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cOHKHb51ZsE/TwRnFl9TR3I/AAAAAAAAJWA/47CFwYy7WS0/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+048+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cOHKHb51ZsE/TwRnFl9TR3I/AAAAAAAAJWA/47CFwYy7WS0/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+048+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>A TOTAL SURPRISE GIFT FROM WES.&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I SAW THIS BUTTER DISH IN AN ANTIQUE </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>SHOP WHEN VISITING MARIE DOWN&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>SOUTH. WHEN I WENT BACK TO PURCHASE&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>IT THE SALES LADY SAID SOMEONE HAD&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>COME IN TO BUY IT... I WAS SO BUMMED.&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>WELL THAT SOMEONE WAS CHRISSY AND&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>SHE BOUGHT FOR WES TO GIVE TO ME!!&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>HOW SWEET!&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>&nbsp;</i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kV41_BtAZHo/TwRvR9l-2TI/AAAAAAAAJWs/utWaItsbRlY/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+054+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kV41_BtAZHo/TwRvR9l-2TI/AAAAAAAAJWs/utWaItsbRlY/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+054+copy.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>WE ALL HAD SUCH A GRAND WEEKEND!&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>THANK YOU TO BOTH OUR SONS AND THEIR </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>FAMILIES FOR MAKING IT SO PERFECT! &nbsp;</i> </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BJ1jws7VzbM/TwROPhCkP9I/AAAAAAAAJTY/O5jxDVDjOR8/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+129+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="127" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BJ1jws7VzbM/TwROPhCkP9I/AAAAAAAAJTY/O5jxDVDjOR8/s200/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+129+copy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>THAT'S RIGHT...&nbsp;</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>WE'RE ALL DOG TIRED AFTER&nbsp;</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>ALL THE HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS&nbsp;</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>BUT WHAT SWEET MEMORIES TO CARRY&nbsp;</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>US THROUGH TIL NEXT CHRISTMAS. &nbsp;</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">BLESSINGS TO YOU AND&nbsp;</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">YOURS IN 2012 MY FRIENDS!&nbsp;</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">(NOW TO PACK ALL THIS STUFF UP!)</span></span>&nbsp;</i> </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/4438408015807554175-3452177055151961120?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/PFLleEPbHrGXbcd1abdTm1k68wM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/PFLleEPbHrGXbcd1abdTm1k68wM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/PFLleEPbHrGXbcd1abdTm1k68wM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/PFLleEPbHrGXbcd1abdTm1k68wM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/oVE0rR2-p3E" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com15http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2012/01/perfect-holiday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-72074734517110210152011-12-29T06:09:00.019-05:002011-12-29T06:51:22.704-05:002011-12-29T06:51:22.704-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TIxVHg8sGzI/Tvw78LY7PWI/AAAAAAAAJPk/XsUlynvOHCg/s1600/christmas+music+sheet+music+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TIxVHg8sGzI/Tvw78LY7PWI/AAAAAAAAJPk/XsUlynvOHCg/s400/christmas+music+sheet+music+cover.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">I couldn't believe I won not one but TWO Giveaways&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">during the holidays!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <span style="color: #38761d;">*****</span><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The first was a fabulous giveaway from&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Karen @<a href="http://stillmagnolias.blogspot.com/"> Karen's Korner. </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I received this photo box (which I can sure use)&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">filled with goodies!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QYQ8iIILzDw/Tvw03E7o4sI/AAAAAAAAJJs/nEqIx1v5U_I/s1600/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+002+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QYQ8iIILzDw/Tvw03E7o4sI/AAAAAAAAJJs/nEqIx1v5U_I/s320/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+002+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I was shocked to see so many intriguing little packages&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">starting with this beautiful card...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-86CSclCn_9c/Tvw082zWk3I/AAAAAAAAJJ4/F7AqouXXqvk/s1600/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+003+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-86CSclCn_9c/Tvw082zWk3I/AAAAAAAAJJ4/F7AqouXXqvk/s320/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+003+copy.jpg" width="291" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">with sweet holiday wishes. </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yx4KwnNa3rI/Tvw1GNfwN1I/AAAAAAAAJKE/NA8SyyCCXHk/s1600/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+005+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="163" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yx4KwnNa3rI/Tvw1GNfwN1I/AAAAAAAAJKE/NA8SyyCCXHk/s200/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+005+copy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The shimmering navy blue necklace &amp; earring set&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">lured me in like a fish to a spinning shiny fish lure on a hook...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_yxJVTPJfTQ/Tvw1OKz-NuI/AAAAAAAAJKQ/iVV6dYQ7HWA/s1600/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+006+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_yxJVTPJfTQ/Tvw1OKz-NuI/AAAAAAAAJKQ/iVV6dYQ7HWA/s320/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+006+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">a luscious navy &amp; white Paris scarf to go with the&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">navy necklace set, how chic!</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-38E-2zmXPX4/Tvw1VFWtXjI/AAAAAAAAJKc/o89nXBCkNu4/s1600/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+010+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-38E-2zmXPX4/Tvw1VFWtXjI/AAAAAAAAJKc/o89nXBCkNu4/s400/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+010+copy.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">Such delightful goodies... the cutest&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">little snowman candles... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WRMtGOd9OyM/Tvw1ebInh6I/AAAAAAAAJKo/7dBEXKrWP-A/s1600/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+014+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WRMtGOd9OyM/Tvw1ebInh6I/AAAAAAAAJKo/7dBEXKrWP-A/s320/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+014+copy.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">a sparkling red church ornament along with&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">a glass angel, a set of magnets that will grace my&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">message board all winter ...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Q-yBjY5eNI/Tvw1ie0h2_I/AAAAAAAAJKw/jaKKAQelSg0/s1600/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+015+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Q-yBjY5eNI/Tvw1ie0h2_I/AAAAAAAAJKw/jaKKAQelSg0/s320/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+015+copy.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and a wonderful book for winter reading,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xCJQCwN7Ky8/Tvw1n-IhsmI/AAAAAAAAJK4/CMu3p6axI6c/s1600/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+016+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xCJQCwN7Ky8/Tvw1n-IhsmI/AAAAAAAAJK4/CMu3p6axI6c/s200/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+016+copy.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">THANK YOU KAREN FOR THE WONDERFUL&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS JOY!!<br /> I can't tell you what happiness you gave me! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love visiting <a href="http://stillmagnolias.blogspot.com/">Karen's blog</a>. She's a sweet loving&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">person I'm so blessed to call "friend".&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Take time to stop by and say "Hi" to her. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;">***********************</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">I also won an incredible prize from&nbsp;</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">Elaine @&nbsp;<a href="http://cafechatelaine.blogspot.com/"> Cafe Chatelaine</a>.&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;"><br /> </span></span><br /> <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">I received an exciting package in the mail&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">that contained a copy of Victoria's Holiday Bliss,&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">such a lovely publication to leaf through and dream... </span></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9Os-jj7MaN8/TvxBa0jzy8I/AAAAAAAAJPw/OoSQqx8MqZg/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+002+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9Os-jj7MaN8/TvxBa0jzy8I/AAAAAAAAJPw/OoSQqx8MqZg/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+002+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">and two sets of Mini LED battery operated Christmas Lights.&nbsp;</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">I decided to use them on my buffet to illuminate some very&nbsp;</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">sentimental treasures. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7OCfdq8RqCo/TvxBfvb_F5I/AAAAAAAAJP8/Y39Z8vQu9go/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+004+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7OCfdq8RqCo/TvxBfvb_F5I/AAAAAAAAJP8/Y39Z8vQu9go/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+004+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">It was a gorgeous success!&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">The lights have a steady and a phasing or fading setting.&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">They even have a timer setting to turn them off after several&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">hours. The batteries are still going strong in them after LOTS&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">of use over the holiday weekend. </span></span></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vkQdInAIdqM/Tvw5DSKS5NI/AAAAAAAAJNQ/zgGaXgxoV9w/s1600/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+019+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vkQdInAIdqM/Tvw5DSKS5NI/AAAAAAAAJNQ/zgGaXgxoV9w/s400/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+019+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I had seen a picture of flowers and greenery stuffed into&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">a vintage silver ice bucket and I knew at once it was&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">an idea I had to use.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5MRY6zq2RaY/Tvw5KF0f7GI/AAAAAAAAJNc/sNlSR2kuLPs/s1600/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+021+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5MRY6zq2RaY/Tvw5KF0f7GI/AAAAAAAAJNc/sNlSR2kuLPs/s320/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+021+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I have the ice bucket that belonged to my first&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">husband that passed at a young age. It was one&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">of his treasures, he hadn't time to collect but a&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">few treasured items in his short life.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I stuffed it full of white roses and hydrangeas&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">that I already had and my hubby Wes stuck in </div><div style="text-align: center;">a tree topper that had belonged to my Mother&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">for a bit of sparkle. </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5XqcFQP4ar0/Tvw5PL58kcI/AAAAAAAAJNk/XKp6NXjaA5k/s1600/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+024+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5XqcFQP4ar0/Tvw5PL58kcI/AAAAAAAAJNk/XKp6NXjaA5k/s400/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+024+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">I also used the Santa Bulb that I found at&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">my Uncle's home after he &amp; my Aunt had&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">passed...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qLlMzIY4yvY/Tvw5spq4zsI/AAAAAAAAJN8/T6KaWrDkdAY/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+010+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qLlMzIY4yvY/Tvw5spq4zsI/AAAAAAAAJN8/T6KaWrDkdAY/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+010+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The lights looked perfect around the greenery&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">at the base of him. </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MVD9G4iKusI/Tvw5ZwrIyjI/AAAAAAAAJNw/OsRFzyxFy0g/s1600/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+027+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MVD9G4iKusI/Tvw5ZwrIyjI/AAAAAAAAJNw/OsRFzyxFy0g/s320/Christmas+Givaway+wins+2011+027+copy.jpg" width="184" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a good look at the bulb...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-juJNl5c9mQA/Tvw5zpga5VI/AAAAAAAAJOI/kh8k7Wp_0FA/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+005+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-juJNl5c9mQA/Tvw5zpga5VI/AAAAAAAAJOI/kh8k7Wp_0FA/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+005+copy.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and it's base. He still lights but I chose not&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">to tempt fate and do not light him for preservation purposes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">So the mini LED lights were a perfect alternative! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3Tdzi71fR4o/Tvw52NlPjrI/AAAAAAAAJOQ/fLMwBWxU6e4/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+009+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3Tdzi71fR4o/Tvw52NlPjrI/AAAAAAAAJOQ/fLMwBWxU6e4/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+009+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">I also included one of our favorite treasures, a Santa decanter&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">made by Wes' brother that passed on Christmas Day.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">The decanter is a favorite of ours and sits out all year. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qgrQxhDfuOk/Tvw596Us6GI/AAAAAAAAJOc/ND500mknSEE/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+013+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qgrQxhDfuOk/Tvw596Us6GI/AAAAAAAAJOc/ND500mknSEE/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+013+copy.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">A favorite snowman and a sparkly Christmas&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">greeting of NOEL and my lite display&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">comes to life!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6tOZKUHPJRI/Tvw6LbmLQoI/AAAAAAAAJOo/MVytIt5RVbY/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+017+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6tOZKUHPJRI/Tvw6LbmLQoI/AAAAAAAAJOo/MVytIt5RVbY/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+017+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">THANK YOU ELAINE FOR MAKING MY CHRISTMAS&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">BRIGHTER AND SWEETER! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j47na97a0Ac/Tvw6dgeppGI/AAAAAAAAJPA/X3fhoUwMAzg/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+032+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j47na97a0Ac/Tvw6dgeppGI/AAAAAAAAJPA/X3fhoUwMAzg/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+032+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Please stop by to visit <a href="http://cafechatelaine.blogspot.com/">Elaine's blog</a>.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">She's one of my favorite stops when visiting...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">she shares so much beauty, creativity and warmth!&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's so nice to get to know such a sweet lady. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1TSHZKTc1Os/Tvw6kfkkjXI/AAAAAAAAJPM/220FkEShbTw/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+031+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1TSHZKTc1Os/Tvw6kfkkjXI/AAAAAAAAJPM/220FkEShbTw/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+031+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d;">*****</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was truly blessed to win two giveaways!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">THANK YOU SO MUCH!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d;">*****</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><i><b>HAPPY NEW YEAR&nbsp;</b></i></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><i><b>MY FRIENDS! </b></i></span></span><br /> <br /> Blessings to all of you!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sherry</div><span id="goog_501444035"></span><span id="goog_501444036"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-7207473451711021015?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3UY7rFG9UjVEyqieSCPCkFKDgss/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3UY7rFG9UjVEyqieSCPCkFKDgss/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3UY7rFG9UjVEyqieSCPCkFKDgss/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3UY7rFG9UjVEyqieSCPCkFKDgss/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/ojZJGG1O4VI" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com16http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/12/giiveaway-prizethank-yous.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-2611449291390944732011-12-16T08:07:00.000-05:002011-12-16T08:07:53.609-05:002011-12-16T08:07:53.609-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;The Sweetie Girls visited Santa and&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">had such a wonderful time...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-soTO79of-vs/TutAHFbSFQI/AAAAAAAAJJY/odZUkcPMXgQ/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-soTO79of-vs/TutAHFbSFQI/AAAAAAAAJJY/odZUkcPMXgQ/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+151.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;and Santa was laughing in his jolly old&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">way hearing the burst of laughter from&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">our youngest Sweetie Girl!!&nbsp;</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;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O3LvYCWy86Y/TutA8HKrt6I/AAAAAAAAJJg/gsOPI9qINFg/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O3LvYCWy86Y/TutA8HKrt6I/AAAAAAAAJJg/gsOPI9qINFg/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+Christmas+2011+148.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What a sweet part of Christmas this is!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blessings to you and yours during this Holy Season&nbsp; </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">rejoicing the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sherry</div><span id="goog_1341594781"></span><span id="goog_1341594782"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-261144929139094473?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sZh8KE-WFW_ImjTcN6YeEA_TcOg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sZh8KE-WFW_ImjTcN6YeEA_TcOg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sZh8KE-WFW_ImjTcN6YeEA_TcOg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sZh8KE-WFW_ImjTcN6YeEA_TcOg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/XQt7i8JmUfg" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com21http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/12/this-is-christmas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-12230675779767506992011-12-14T07:32:00.000-05:002011-12-14T07:32:19.920-05:002011-12-14T07:32:19.920-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">Hi my sweet friends! </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EX7WhKz8Nj0/TuiSBP_HCXI/AAAAAAAAJJI/_BMMYSuB4yE/s1600/Christmas+girl+postcard+adorable.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EX7WhKz8Nj0/TuiSBP_HCXI/AAAAAAAAJJI/_BMMYSuB4yE/s320/Christmas+girl+postcard+adorable.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Just wanted to let you know that I'm&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">still here! My computer had to go to&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the Computer Hospital for some serious&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">surgery and has now made a complete&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">recovery!! It was brought home last&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">night by the Surgeon, my son Russ.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you Russ for performing yet&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">another miracle on our beloved computer.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">This is just a quick post to let you all&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">know that I haven't left the Land of Blog!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Will post more about Christmas later...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">enjoy your tree trimming, cookie baking,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">shopping and wrapping in the meantime.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't forget to stop rest and breathe! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love and blessings to you all...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sherry </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-1223067577976750699?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/C6617UCVdtTOZzC53y8nBeKX2kw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/C6617UCVdtTOZzC53y8nBeKX2kw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/C6617UCVdtTOZzC53y8nBeKX2kw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/C6617UCVdtTOZzC53y8nBeKX2kw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/61LymQbqLB0" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com3http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/12/im-still-here.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-65514575881301945472011-11-21T19:44:00.000-05:002011-11-21T19:44:23.851-05:002011-11-21T19:44:23.851-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LIpWbKgIBlI/Tsruy1bqtFI/AAAAAAAAJIk/YbOEsmmuRTA/s1600/Thanksgiving+postcard+vintage+good.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LIpWbKgIBlI/Tsruy1bqtFI/AAAAAAAAJIk/YbOEsmmuRTA/s400/Thanksgiving+postcard+vintage+good.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</h3><h3 style="text-align: center;">Pause and Give Thanks</h3><div style="text-align: center;"> Wherever you find yourself today, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Whether filled with joy or wrapped in pain, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember to pause a moment and give thanks </div><div style="text-align: center;">For no other event in our history and time, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Can change our lives like the <a href="http://christianity.about.com/od/biblestorysummaries/p/christmasstory.htm">birth of Christ</a> – so divine. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">His love never failing, and His Presence always near </div><div style="text-align: center;">The greatest wonder in <a href="http://christianity.about.com/od/whatdoesthebiblesay/a/deathandheaven.htm">Heaven</a> on Christmas did appear. </div><div style="text-align: center;">God’s gift full of grace that brings life, love, and hope, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Can be unwrapped by us all - changing life’s scope. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">For when we invite His life into our hearts, </div><div style="text-align: center;">No love is greater than that He imparts. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So wherever you find yourself today, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember to pause and give thanks, </div><div style="text-align: center;">For He is the Truth and the Way!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">--© 2007 – Carolyn Lynn Schwartz&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3WGeRQ-_4UU/Tsrup5KLRkI/AAAAAAAAJIc/0HgYS7lUASY/s1600/Thanksgiving+Greetings+vintage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3WGeRQ-_4UU/Tsrup5KLRkI/AAAAAAAAJIc/0HgYS7lUASY/s320/Thanksgiving+Greetings+vintage.jpg" width="206" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZwWkC04RgpQ/TsrviI1Mr4I/AAAAAAAAJI0/1INjtH3iZsw/s1600/Pilgrims+sheet+music.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZwWkC04RgpQ/TsrviI1Mr4I/AAAAAAAAJI0/1INjtH3iZsw/s400/Pilgrims+sheet+music.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I3NuoXTq6L4/TsrvHfYjkAI/AAAAAAAAJIs/NpnjxJxPsC4/s1600/Thanksgiving+09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I3NuoXTq6L4/TsrvHfYjkAI/AAAAAAAAJIs/NpnjxJxPsC4/s320/Thanksgiving+09.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;The Lord bless you and keep you...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sherry</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-6551457588130194547?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/bsL7tzexRtu6il1Y7ePMDgnR99k/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/bsL7tzexRtu6il1Y7ePMDgnR99k/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/bsL7tzexRtu6il1Y7ePMDgnR99k/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/bsL7tzexRtu6il1Y7ePMDgnR99k/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/Fel5IPFmmC0" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com15http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/11/give-thanks.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-1095247133146665392011-11-17T07:05:00.000-05:002011-11-17T07:05:01.372-05:002011-11-17T07:05:01.372-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/2011/11/katies-pays-visit-with-girlie-giveaway.html">Donna at Funky Junk Interiors</a> is having&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">a fabulous giveaway! </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s832Dv3hb3g/TsT1BLqBM4I/AAAAAAAAJIA/dJ9uli1AYtw/s1600/funky+junk+giveaway+hat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s832Dv3hb3g/TsT1BLqBM4I/AAAAAAAAJIA/dJ9uli1AYtw/s320/funky+junk+giveaway+hat.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">Donna is giving a $60 shopping spree away&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">to <a href="http://katiesrosecottagedesigns.com/">Katie's Rose Cottage Designs</a>!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Please don't enter... I mean... hop on&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">over to <a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/2011/11/katies-pays-visit-with-girlie-giveaway.html">Donna's post</a> and enter. </div><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M4nOzzIHNXI/TsT1cHqxUmI/AAAAAAAAJII/20bbz5xrstU/s1600/katie%2527s+Rose+Cottage+Designs+Lori.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M4nOzzIHNXI/TsT1cHqxUmI/AAAAAAAAJII/20bbz5xrstU/s320/katie%2527s+Rose+Cottage+Designs+Lori.png" width="285" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">You'll have to go to <a href="http://katiesrosecottagedesigns.com/">Katie's shop</a> and tell&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Donna what you'd purchase if you win.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Believe me I had NO problem doing&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">a virtual shopping trip in Katie's shop!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I often go to her shop and drool. </div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">But if you don't have time to enter...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">well... I'll have a better chance to win!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just sayin'.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">( You know I'm kidding.)&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Til next time...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sherry</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-109524713314666539?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/u7ZtFbsn137zlJYqkhrb2Gqjn4U/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/u7ZtFbsn137zlJYqkhrb2Gqjn4U/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/u7ZtFbsn137zlJYqkhrb2Gqjn4U/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/u7ZtFbsn137zlJYqkhrb2Gqjn4U/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/Tt-GhlX2NKw" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com8http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/11/funky-junk-interiors-giveaway.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-70587318132782633402011-11-07T08:10:00.001-05:002011-11-07T08:10:31.614-05:002011-11-07T08:10:31.614-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u8e8evAlvqA/TqqddclqojI/AAAAAAAAI8A/8VNXhYlT0Ko/s1600/fairy+steps+fall+leaves+image+Favin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u8e8evAlvqA/TqqddclqojI/AAAAAAAAI8A/8VNXhYlT0Ko/s400/fairy+steps+fall+leaves+image+Favin.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">To a place of reflection ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iGcmSEPyF9c/Tqqdx48i5qI/AAAAAAAAI8I/6mtzZrF6FuE/s1600/fairy+tale+girl+at+pond+image+wetbehindthears+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iGcmSEPyF9c/Tqqdx48i5qI/AAAAAAAAI8I/6mtzZrF6FuE/s320/fairy+tale+girl+at+pond+image+wetbehindthears+com.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">a bridge you finally have the courage to cross...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cAwoKargGF4/TqqeF_joo3I/AAAAAAAAI8Q/l_-XHEG5q8s/s1600/fall+bridge+image+easyaslobotomia+deviantart+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cAwoKargGF4/TqqeF_joo3I/AAAAAAAAI8Q/l_-XHEG5q8s/s400/fall+bridge+image+easyaslobotomia+deviantart+com.jpg" width="275" />&nbsp;</a></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;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">running towards something you've been&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">avoiding...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oGJg3KRqKGI/TqqeWPnBw5I/AAAAAAAAI8Y/ifEnmNMFbmI/s1600/fairy+tale+princess+looking+at+castle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oGJg3KRqKGI/TqqeWPnBw5I/AAAAAAAAI8Y/ifEnmNMFbmI/s320/fairy+tale+princess+looking+at+castle.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">taking time to soak in the beauty of God's creations...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_7q6Icw0RLE/TqqfMUUqagI/AAAAAAAAI8g/QU9mbIc6TJI/s1600/fairy+path+image+unkn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_7q6Icw0RLE/TqqfMUUqagI/AAAAAAAAI8g/QU9mbIc6TJI/s400/fairy+path+image+unkn.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">making your ideas come to fruition...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SILwOlVN6m0/TrfN4htHEAI/AAAAAAAAJFQ/jj6kkpQbfqg/s1600/Dress+form+w+shelves+WOW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SILwOlVN6m0/TrfN4htHEAI/AAAAAAAAJFQ/jj6kkpQbfqg/s320/Dress+form+w+shelves+WOW.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">trying to memorize the colors of&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the short-lived fall leaves again this year...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cuVKawhcV-k/TqqfxU2SNAI/AAAAAAAAI8w/oCPf9Jv-vRI/s1600/fall+trees+pond+image+www+tumbir+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cuVKawhcV-k/TqqfxU2SNAI/AAAAAAAAI8w/oCPf9Jv-vRI/s400/fall+trees+pond+image+www+tumbir+com.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">planning your next "flight" ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VFmP3I8ElSU/TqqgZq_bYuI/AAAAAAAAI84/XRQrVZ6n03w/s1600/fairy+sitting+portrait.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VFmP3I8ElSU/TqqgZq_bYuI/AAAAAAAAI84/XRQrVZ6n03w/s1600/fairy+sitting+portrait.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">finding what's in the mist...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-86vbc06dsfs/Tqqghqan-jI/AAAAAAAAI9A/GiYya33w-5M/s1600/fall+tree+image+unkn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-86vbc06dsfs/Tqqghqan-jI/AAAAAAAAI9A/GiYya33w-5M/s400/fall+tree+image+unkn.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">trying to learn something new that&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">you've always dreamed of all you life ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hjYyjwmc6v0/TrfL7K8INEI/AAAAAAAAJEQ/DFVBMf9B-Ls/s1600/Degas+PF_1952119%257EThe-Dancing-Class-circa-1873-76-Posters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hjYyjwmc6v0/TrfL7K8INEI/AAAAAAAAJEQ/DFVBMf9B-Ls/s320/Degas+PF_1952119%257EThe-Dancing-Class-circa-1873-76-Posters.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">or getting out on the floor and showing them&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">what you've already got...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D_xQRN0Pl28/TrfQn_bm1tI/AAAAAAAAJFg/AjaKLa5OMAI/s1600/illustration-of-a-victorian-era-couple-dancing-at-a-ball.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D_xQRN0Pl28/TrfQn_bm1tI/AAAAAAAAJFg/AjaKLa5OMAI/s320/illustration-of-a-victorian-era-couple-dancing-at-a-ball.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">watching a sunrise or sunset and feeling the&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">joy it possesses ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a7oKASZg5VY/TrfP-pf5fCI/AAAAAAAAJFY/3Pn_TAVLLIo/s1600/Gatlinburg+tenn+park.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a7oKASZg5VY/TrfP-pf5fCI/AAAAAAAAJFY/3Pn_TAVLLIo/s1600/Gatlinburg+tenn+park.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">looking out your window and </div><div style="text-align: center;">seeing something that takes your breath away...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nf--0YRIefU/TrfUU0FN5JI/AAAAAAAAJGQ/fqwNApT0q8o/s1600/paris-window.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nf--0YRIefU/TrfUU0FN5JI/AAAAAAAAJGQ/fqwNApT0q8o/s320/paris-window.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">walking along a quiet river and counting your blessings...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qfz8aDEsTFc/TrfMt1EP4pI/AAAAAAAAJEo/945VFgT6vwo/s1600/france+tours_france_05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qfz8aDEsTFc/TrfMt1EP4pI/AAAAAAAAJEo/945VFgT6vwo/s400/france+tours_france_05.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">dabbling in the arts...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-avDsmpjVeko/TrfNCm_LNeI/AAAAAAAAJEw/JMUlBbOXoIs/s1600/french+vintage+poster+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-avDsmpjVeko/TrfNCm_LNeI/AAAAAAAAJEw/JMUlBbOXoIs/s320/french+vintage+poster+2.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">REALLY dabbling in the arts ...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FHn2b3qgdQU/TrfNRt-abfI/AAAAAAAAJE4/SumOq55iX9c/s1600/Doxies+painting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FHn2b3qgdQU/TrfNRt-abfI/AAAAAAAAJE4/SumOq55iX9c/s320/Doxies+painting.jpg" width="202" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">enjoying the romance of life...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mb8d09QUYuc/TrfRrBpLLXI/AAAAAAAAJFo/_6NCnD_-XGM/s1600/lights+carnival+image+unkn+Favin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mb8d09QUYuc/TrfRrBpLLXI/AAAAAAAAJFo/_6NCnD_-XGM/s400/lights+carnival+image+unkn+Favin.jpg" width="378" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">watching others fine talents...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WYTBtqi1Gko/TrfNdhj9WnI/AAAAAAAAJFA/VzXb4ikUb74/s1600/french+sleeping+beauty+playbill+image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WYTBtqi1Gko/TrfNdhj9WnI/AAAAAAAAJFA/VzXb4ikUb74/s400/french+sleeping+beauty+playbill+image.jpg" width="277" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NQM20Csd0kU/TrfNluALU5I/AAAAAAAAJFI/Xk4SKQ14Wyw/s1600/fairy+tale+sleeping+beauty+image+unkn+Favim.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NQM20Csd0kU/TrfNluALU5I/AAAAAAAAJFI/Xk4SKQ14Wyw/s320/fairy+tale+sleeping+beauty+image+unkn+Favim.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">sitting under a tree and watching the leaves fall&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">around you...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ebe3qw6DjeE/TrfSaIPR7II/AAAAAAAAJFw/dC8NghmtYgk/s1600/parrish+riverbank.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ebe3qw6DjeE/TrfSaIPR7II/AAAAAAAAJFw/dC8NghmtYgk/s320/parrish+riverbank.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">or putting your house in order??&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NocUW709Fc4/TrfSpJizPcI/AAAAAAAAJF4/S-iu_INAfho/s1600/fairy+tale+cinderella+fall+leaves+pile+image+unkn+Favin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NocUW709Fc4/TrfSpJizPcI/AAAAAAAAJF4/S-iu_INAfho/s320/fairy+tale+cinderella+fall+leaves+pile+image+unkn+Favin.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Just remember...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_WE06ogA-kg/TrfS9M_5MPI/AAAAAAAAJGA/1wYn498X494/s1600/fall+trees+RR+tracks+image+unkn+favin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_WE06ogA-kg/TrfS9M_5MPI/AAAAAAAAJGA/1wYn498X494/s400/fall+trees+RR+tracks+image+unkn+favin.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">home is where your heart is. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wgUs6RCRyU4/TrfTJxSHSYI/AAAAAAAAJGI/a5f_XPsWQcg/s1600/fall+barn+image+unkn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wgUs6RCRyU4/TrfTJxSHSYI/AAAAAAAAJGI/a5f_XPsWQcg/s320/fall+barn+image+unkn.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">And there's no place like home! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Just follow your path to that place of love &amp; warmth.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">HAVE A GRAND FALL&nbsp;</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">MY SWEET FRIENDS! </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>BLESSINGS - </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>TIL NEXT TIME... </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-7058731813278263340?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JEx5K4l1req04Hw9wvRrYzeQzvU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JEx5K4l1req04Hw9wvRrYzeQzvU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JEx5K4l1req04Hw9wvRrYzeQzvU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JEx5K4l1req04Hw9wvRrYzeQzvU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/atBEOqW8sc4" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com9http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/11/where-is-fall-taking-you.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-21767173309003891652011-10-31T08:45:00.001-04:002011-10-31T08:45:00.425-04:002011-10-31T08:45:00.425-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">There's a room at our house just&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">for Sweetie Girls</div><div style="text-align: center;">and other guests of course...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">oh my, looks like it's&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">"occupied" today.</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8RO7inTidak/Tq0NNGqfA8I/AAAAAAAAI9w/nDJgInzGXoM/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+054+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8RO7inTidak/Tq0NNGqfA8I/AAAAAAAAI9w/nDJgInzGXoM/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+054+copy.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Vintage photos greet you.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">They were a gift from my Mother&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">years ago and resemble my&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">two boys as babies.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sweetie Girl hats are ready&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">for a special outing. </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kBlTPFhRcrw/Tq0WgnIH6CI/AAAAAAAAI94/JRIswVqvsmA/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+013+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kBlTPFhRcrw/Tq0WgnIH6CI/AAAAAAAAI94/JRIswVqvsmA/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+013+copy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wl8yCgDcnjY/Tq0WwKUAQsI/AAAAAAAAI-A/dIE9Tv-Xps0/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+053+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wl8yCgDcnjY/Tq0WwKUAQsI/AAAAAAAAI-A/dIE9Tv-Xps0/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+053+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">My childhood dress... I remember wearing it </div><div style="text-align: center;">and thinking it was the prettiest dress&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had ever seen.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9Yec7h8fOrk/Tq0W8v075qI/AAAAAAAAI-I/B_bxxN_5W-k/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+016+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9Yec7h8fOrk/Tq0W8v075qI/AAAAAAAAI-I/B_bxxN_5W-k/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+016+copy.jpg" width="144" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sfaQXdgOeMM/Tq0XR4UbQBI/AAAAAAAAI-Y/irdwO-jq-Co/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+018+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sfaQXdgOeMM/Tq0XR4UbQBI/AAAAAAAAI-Y/irdwO-jq-Co/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+018+copy.jpg" width="122" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">My favorite poem&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">by Emily Dickenson says it all. </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o4f5pErQfhY/Tq6CzbbYRKI/AAAAAAAAJC4/KcMsFTwF6JI/s1600/Nursery+027+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o4f5pErQfhY/Tq6CzbbYRKI/AAAAAAAAJC4/KcMsFTwF6JI/s400/Nursery+027+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4eEjoahyLN4/Tq0XZdmdbxI/AAAAAAAAI-g/0wh66V7KzZY/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+074+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4eEjoahyLN4/Tq0XZdmdbxI/AAAAAAAAI-g/0wh66V7KzZY/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+074+copy.jpg" width="233" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't want matching bedding but&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think this is complimentary and pleasant. </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u34HkmlgIrk/Tq0M0wtOQVI/AAAAAAAAI9o/OPsQ3PIgPI4/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+020+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u34HkmlgIrk/Tq0M0wtOQVI/AAAAAAAAI9o/OPsQ3PIgPI4/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+020+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ESXgGlMejOE/Tq6JkZagKlI/AAAAAAAAJDo/_gMzsplTMAk/s1600/French+Guest+Room+08+033+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ESXgGlMejOE/Tq6JkZagKlI/AAAAAAAAJDo/_gMzsplTMAk/s320/French+Guest+Room+08+033+copy.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I made the outer draperies...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_9YIlZpfBJc/Tq0YDffmQtI/AAAAAAAAI-o/9CAY0IbNYpQ/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+021+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_9YIlZpfBJc/Tq0YDffmQtI/AAAAAAAAI-o/9CAY0IbNYpQ/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+021+copy.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">out of a sweet pink sheer print with a lovely edge.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A6wL5lM5nwI/Tq0YNVNlDpI/AAAAAAAAI-w/ARFsZgmyoEk/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+029+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A6wL5lM5nwI/Tq0YNVNlDpI/AAAAAAAAI-w/ARFsZgmyoEk/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+029+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">An antique table for the oldest Sweetie's&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">bedside... .&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kbDqbJ6AjE0/Tq0YioxriAI/AAAAAAAAI-4/JPbAxNAvgo4/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+040+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kbDqbJ6AjE0/Tq0YioxriAI/AAAAAAAAI-4/JPbAxNAvgo4/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+040+copy.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">a favorite book &amp; bear...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XQdmVYglrCQ/Tq0YpkcxL6I/AAAAAAAAI_A/aGjphosp1QE/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+022+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XQdmVYglrCQ/Tq0YpkcxL6I/AAAAAAAAI_A/aGjphosp1QE/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+022+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">a little bookcase to hold lots of&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">bedtime stories...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--auAG-8mzpU/Tq0YtD7umaI/AAAAAAAAI_I/G8bBxwMlUsk/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+023+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--auAG-8mzpU/Tq0YtD7umaI/AAAAAAAAI_I/G8bBxwMlUsk/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+023+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">more favs of the little Sweetie...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FikeuepvqsA/Tq0YyPMLbOI/AAAAAAAAI_Q/57bPSs9XDG8/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+026+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FikeuepvqsA/Tq0YyPMLbOI/AAAAAAAAI_Q/57bPSs9XDG8/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+026+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HqLZqWb7HDg/Tq0azP9lhoI/AAAAAAAAJAI/B4EAKhhrSDs/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+030+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HqLZqWb7HDg/Tq0azP9lhoI/AAAAAAAAJAI/B4EAKhhrSDs/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+030+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and a special bedside table to hold&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">more favorite books There's&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tangle, their almost lifesize doll.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">(And yes, her hair is ALWAYS tangled!)</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KBFw58xWzTM/Tq0Y_kl3ByI/AAAAAAAAI_Y/8zIFVTUNQ2o/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+027+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KBFw58xWzTM/Tq0Y_kl3ByI/AAAAAAAAI_Y/8zIFVTUNQ2o/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+027+copy.jpg" width="195" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">My little french desk fits snugly in the corner. </div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">This desk was one of the first pieces of furniture&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I purchased new. I still love it as much as when&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">it was bought.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-it0o_KPKP8M/Tq0ZzSHT3hI/AAAAAAAAI_o/Agw2Zh-OnwU/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+048+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-it0o_KPKP8M/Tq0ZzSHT3hI/AAAAAAAAI_o/Agw2Zh-OnwU/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+048+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">After painting the desk with a creamy paint and&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">distressing it a bit, I had some fun with&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">decorative painting.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love french flower baskets and&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">created this on the sides of the desk.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SkXDoHysLPw/Tq6Ib73PVeI/AAAAAAAAJDA/UxyTiuLwDjA/s1600/French+Guest+Room+08+003f+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SkXDoHysLPw/Tq6Ib73PVeI/AAAAAAAAJDA/UxyTiuLwDjA/s320/French+Guest+Room+08+003f+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I adore painting birds nests and this was&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the perfect place for one on the upper crown&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">of the desk. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1w1C2vESejY/Tq6ImNUGLrI/AAAAAAAAJDI/hbczguryL6g/s1600/French+Guest+Room+08+004f+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1w1C2vESejY/Tq6ImNUGLrI/AAAAAAAAJDI/hbczguryL6g/s320/French+Guest+Room+08+004f+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">I have some favorite things displayed on the shelves...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-74peWOmWnhU/Tq0aLGK9zWI/AAAAAAAAI_w/REvGAe9rQLI/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+049+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-74peWOmWnhU/Tq0aLGK9zWI/AAAAAAAAI_w/REvGAe9rQLI/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+049+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">and some old childhood books waiting for the&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">girls to "grow into them".&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WDcc8Vtrmk8/Tq0aOVsEq8I/AAAAAAAAI_4/YRXegzbuVi0/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+050+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WDcc8Vtrmk8/Tq0aOVsEq8I/AAAAAAAAI_4/YRXegzbuVi0/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+050+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I had lots of fun experimenting on this piece...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">playing with lots of ideas that were&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">whirling in my head.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BtQQgf8c-RA/Tq6JAbuAsKI/AAAAAAAAJDQ/SmodIoAuuBg/s1600/French+Guest+Room+08+064+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BtQQgf8c-RA/Tq6JAbuAsKI/AAAAAAAAJDQ/SmodIoAuuBg/s320/French+Guest+Room+08+064+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zXapLD5qGEk/Tq6JGzyugXI/AAAAAAAAJDY/Jj94IL-RBfY/s1600/French+Guest+Room+08+062+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zXapLD5qGEk/Tq6JGzyugXI/AAAAAAAAJDY/Jj94IL-RBfY/s320/French+Guest+Room+08+062+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NlYb4qL6ws4/Tq6JP6VR_yI/AAAAAAAAJDg/TusjCQ3RLow/s1600/French+Guest+Room+08+061+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NlYb4qL6ws4/Tq6JP6VR_yI/AAAAAAAAJDg/TusjCQ3RLow/s320/French+Guest+Room+08+061+copy.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't you just love the look of Victorian&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">cones? They speak "french" to me!</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7W1_PL0l9xo/Tq0gP-HBWSI/AAAAAAAAJCo/Jk5Gh-2Kh0k/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+051+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7W1_PL0l9xo/Tq0gP-HBWSI/AAAAAAAAJCo/Jk5Gh-2Kh0k/s200/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+051+copy.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">The Sweetie Girls have a little dressing table.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">My Dad made it when I was a wee one.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's topped with the mirror I had made from my&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Great Grandmother's chairback.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9NUFiOmW2YM/Tq0bQAhbXvI/AAAAAAAAJAQ/oWlQuvj8ZVw/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+047+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9NUFiOmW2YM/Tq0bQAhbXvI/AAAAAAAAJAQ/oWlQuvj8ZVw/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+047+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">That would make it the Sweetie Girl's&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Great Great Great Grandmother... Wow!</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--hO6thDV2i0/Tq0alUJ5ZSI/AAAAAAAAJAA/g2ZtsvsRTfE/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+031+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--hO6thDV2i0/Tq0alUJ5ZSI/AAAAAAAAJAA/g2ZtsvsRTfE/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+031+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">This darling little photo frame&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">was from the Dollar Store years ago.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had it "stashed" and thought it&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">perfect for a darling photo of the girls.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JWxFrEX8PW0/Tq0bbNZWihI/AAAAAAAAJAY/M_LA-yJ_Hak/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+032+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JWxFrEX8PW0/Tq0bbNZWihI/AAAAAAAAJAY/M_LA-yJ_Hak/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+032+copy.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">These little figurines of Blue Boy and Pinkie were&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">in my old bedroom at my Mom's house for years.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DRSgqyp1FoI/Tq0bgG1-III/AAAAAAAAJAg/ojarif6GuJs/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+058+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="304" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DRSgqyp1FoI/Tq0bgG1-III/AAAAAAAAJAg/ojarif6GuJs/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+058+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I make these little signs to sell and this was&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">my very first Paris sign.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">This hangs above the dressing table mirror.&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4MCuN9QUuyE/Tq0b1CJ2tLI/AAAAAAAAJAo/D_aYn5xB94A/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+059+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4MCuN9QUuyE/Tq0b1CJ2tLI/AAAAAAAAJAo/D_aYn5xB94A/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+059+copy.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">You never know when you may need&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">your Tinker Bell outfit!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TqCK_Bq9sIg/Tq0cc0-uT_I/AAAAAAAAJAw/uZXGQ-Nua6Y/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+033+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TqCK_Bq9sIg/Tq0cc0-uT_I/AAAAAAAAJAw/uZXGQ-Nua6Y/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+033+copy.jpg" width="183" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of "littles" stuck in a basket&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">are ready for bedtime.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iSIfNpW-L-o/Tq0clukgKJI/AAAAAAAAJA4/AEyudDY9e4M/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+056+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iSIfNpW-L-o/Tq0clukgKJI/AAAAAAAAJA4/AEyudDY9e4M/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+056+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">This old dresser will get a paint treatment&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">sometime this winter...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm still thinking what it wants to be.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you have any ideas or suggestions??&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">(The lamp was purchased for my first apartment&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">back in the 70's from JCPenney... $20.00 quite&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">a lot for back then. But as you can see it's still&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">going strong!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l3FbBjMJrEA/Tq0dWO6Ed-I/AAAAAAAAJBQ/6cRurk2blBY/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+046+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l3FbBjMJrEA/Tq0dWO6Ed-I/AAAAAAAAJBQ/6cRurk2blBY/s400/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+046+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">A vintage picture that Wes picked out, my Mom's&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Alabama "Grandma" bear... </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5JaR6MIXiU4/Tq0dANRlvQI/AAAAAAAAJBI/H0ODE7o6oHs/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+037+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5JaR6MIXiU4/Tq0dANRlvQI/AAAAAAAAJBI/H0ODE7o6oHs/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+037+copy.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">a child's head vase from her small collection... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JAAwejptFac/Tq0diApqD2I/AAAAAAAAJBY/_b_TDFvM3OQ/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+062+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JAAwejptFac/Tq0diApqD2I/AAAAAAAAJBY/_b_TDFvM3OQ/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+062+copy.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and a darling Boyd's Bear grace the top.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tDsjj-MJxzE/Tq0dtoug3_I/AAAAAAAAJBg/5I7PtBIiKCM/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+038+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tDsjj-MJxzE/Tq0dtoug3_I/AAAAAAAAJBg/5I7PtBIiKCM/s200/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+038+copy.jpg" width="143" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">What would a Sweetie Girl Room be without&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">a Tea Party??</div><div style="text-align: center;">This soft tea set was a Christmas gift from one of our&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">dear Nieces years ago after the oldest grand was born.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">It came from Lillian Vernon and gets used constantly! </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-etS8YfoFMeY/Tq0eFOjx8fI/AAAAAAAAJBo/bvNUErUGWqY/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+041+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-etS8YfoFMeY/Tq0eFOjx8fI/AAAAAAAAJBo/bvNUErUGWqY/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+041+copy.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The book Ellie's Tea Party&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">was a fav of our oldest Sweetie Girl and seems&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">to fit the mood.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-itEJTk4y85o/Tq0evRSOG4I/AAAAAAAAJBw/924mLzcfARU/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+043+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-itEJTk4y85o/Tq0evRSOG4I/AAAAAAAAJBw/924mLzcfARU/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+043+copy.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The "tea" is crumpled old pattern pieces and&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the sugar and cream are crumpled paper towels!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The desserts are calorie free!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">The best kind!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kIol8xX-xPM/Tq0e6M5ZPDI/AAAAAAAAJB4/e9jVXc3rqZA/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+042+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kIol8xX-xPM/Tq0e6M5ZPDI/AAAAAAAAJB4/e9jVXc3rqZA/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+042+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The plate rack holds a special plate.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">What could be better than the coziness of a Nest?</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3FAD2Fa08NE/Tq0fiD2HzVI/AAAAAAAAJCA/dVExja73Uz0/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+061+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3FAD2Fa08NE/Tq0fiD2HzVI/AAAAAAAAJCA/dVExja73Uz0/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+061+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hear are the paint colors we are contemplating for&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">this room. Wes really wants to paint the room this soft pink&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">with the closet wall as an accent in green.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">The cream would be for the dresser.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZYUkXyiQhEQ/Tq0fsQqCVoI/AAAAAAAAJCI/nIJgfS3Xxtw/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+064+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZYUkXyiQhEQ/Tq0fsQqCVoI/AAAAAAAAJCI/nIJgfS3Xxtw/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+064+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hey Gur! What do you think you're doing??&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a photo shoot!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gVIMZsODiLo/Tq0fzw0A6lI/AAAAAAAAJCQ/SGav9AdkJSQ/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+067+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gVIMZsODiLo/Tq0fzw0A6lI/AAAAAAAAJCQ/SGav9AdkJSQ/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+067+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">"This is the Gur Room, not the Sweetie Girl Room.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">What have you been telling these people Mom?"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-boF8uZyjgA8/Tq0f6ab2k7I/AAAAAAAAJCY/5BNVvBYFLKE/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+070+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-boF8uZyjgA8/Tq0f6ab2k7I/AAAAAAAAJCY/5BNVvBYFLKE/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+070+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">"Let's get down to the facts... This is a Dog's Life&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and I'm livin' it LARGE!! Are we done here?&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I could use a nap. Beauty rest is important." </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MCeIz3H2kXM/Tq0f_ykK5KI/AAAAAAAAJCg/ifyuJ6kDiP4/s1600/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+073+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MCeIz3H2kXM/Tq0f_ykK5KI/AAAAAAAAJCg/ifyuJ6kDiP4/s320/Addy+%2526+Avery+room+picnic+cookout+Aug+2011+073+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">til next time... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-2176717330900389165?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-66QcrBZD73UCcdreRl9A65j5Ko/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-66QcrBZD73UCcdreRl9A65j5Ko/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-66QcrBZD73UCcdreRl9A65j5Ko/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-66QcrBZD73UCcdreRl9A65j5Ko/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/X5OvHbv0CBw" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com14http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/10/sweetie-girls-room.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-25859538691618035022011-10-28T09:50:00.009-04:002011-10-28T09:50:00.200-04:002011-10-28T09:50:00.200-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">Whatever you do this weekend... </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KO_0G5pjkRo/Tqqlb6QV-PI/AAAAAAAAI9Q/cy-zqHjtLAE/s1600/pumpkin+tea+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KO_0G5pjkRo/Tqqlb6QV-PI/AAAAAAAAI9Q/cy-zqHjtLAE/s320/pumpkin+tea+party.jpg" width="263" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">take time for a sweet cup of tea!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">******</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;">HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY&nbsp;</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;">TO OUR OLDEST&nbsp;</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;">"SWEETIE GIRL"!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3xNPWve2vx4/TqqwsUv9BgI/AAAAAAAAI9Y/MSEyzup5WGY/s1600/addy+avery+Miss+gifts+Truvia+boxes+063+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3xNPWve2vx4/TqqwsUv9BgI/AAAAAAAAI9Y/MSEyzup5WGY/s320/addy+avery+Miss+gifts+Truvia+boxes+063+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">LITTLE SWEETIE GIRL, AUNT CHRISSY &amp; BIRTHDAY GIRL</span></span> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;">MAY ALL YOUR&nbsp;</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;">BIRTHDAY WISHES&nbsp;</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;">COME TRUE SWEETIE!! &nbsp;</span> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-quZJMwsu_HI/Tqqxhz4gVTI/AAAAAAAAI9g/Pnhikf72Pqc/s1600/Birthday+Dachunds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-quZJMwsu_HI/Tqqxhz4gVTI/AAAAAAAAI9g/Pnhikf72Pqc/s1600/Birthday+Dachunds.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;">GOD BLESS YOU &amp; KEEP YOU!&nbsp;</span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">WE LOVE YOU,&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">GRANDMA SHERRY</div><div style="text-align: center;">&amp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">GRANDPA WES</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-2585953869161803502?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2PMkVUHzbJdVsShp7oJYo7UC6_g/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2PMkVUHzbJdVsShp7oJYo7UC6_g/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2PMkVUHzbJdVsShp7oJYo7UC6_g/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2PMkVUHzbJdVsShp7oJYo7UC6_g/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/NLVXBhCAc1I" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com3http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/10/pumpkin-tea-party-happy-birthday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-45267260453862394832011-10-27T05:53:00.001-04:002011-10-27T05:53:00.284-04:002011-10-27T05:53:00.284-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">A special little girl was born to a&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">very special friend of mine.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">That little girl is Sydney and she's&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">CUTE AS A BUTTON!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">So let's have a Baby Shower!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8Dt3Xw4kK1Q/TqKB_DJ4XzI/AAAAAAAAI0E/uNlIeIMgg_I/s1600/Sydney+Shower+011+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8Dt3Xw4kK1Q/TqKB_DJ4XzI/AAAAAAAAI0E/uNlIeIMgg_I/s320/Sydney+Shower+011+copy.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">A warm welcome for Sydney and&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">her guests.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O4gLZ_Q6AWM/TqKCE5Mc4sI/AAAAAAAAI0M/6kFnHs5NgmE/s1600/Sydney+Shower+013+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O4gLZ_Q6AWM/TqKCE5Mc4sI/AAAAAAAAI0M/6kFnHs5NgmE/s320/Sydney+Shower+013+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5ElHWoTYHVc/TqKCJRHb2sI/AAAAAAAAI0U/3bkXNNVAb6I/s1600/Sydney+Shower+015+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5ElHWoTYHVc/TqKCJRHb2sI/AAAAAAAAI0U/3bkXNNVAb6I/s320/Sydney+Shower+015+copy.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Name tags that I made using plain index cards&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and button stickers I found at Joanne Fabric&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">in the Dollar Bin! I trimmed one edge with&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">my scallop scissors for a little interest.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I used large pink safety pins purchased&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">from Joanne's to pin them to the guests. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-55QgaaaRSvk/TqKCNnOseOI/AAAAAAAAI0c/CoeEDhQvvSo/s1600/Sydney+Shower+020+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-55QgaaaRSvk/TqKCNnOseOI/AAAAAAAAI0c/CoeEDhQvvSo/s320/Sydney+Shower+020+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;This was my inspiration for the theme.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">There was NOTHING anyplace for such a theme&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">hence... I make everything myself.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was fun to create!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7SXqM67FIaU/TqKCRYB1huI/AAAAAAAAI0k/E_7vw9_KR-A/s1600/Sydney+Shower+027+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7SXqM67FIaU/TqKCRYB1huI/AAAAAAAAI0k/E_7vw9_KR-A/s320/Sydney+Shower+027+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;I made a pendant banner to decorate the fireplace&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">screen and also one for our front window.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I found large cardboard button stickies to place&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">on the pendants...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qpr9t586VFQ/TqKCVj8JQDI/AAAAAAAAI0s/GZGzvi541gI/s1600/Sydney+Shower+021+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qpr9t586VFQ/TqKCVj8JQDI/AAAAAAAAI0s/GZGzvi541gI/s320/Sydney+Shower+021+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;and letter stickers to spell out SYDNEY.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fYz8vrTdMiE/TqKCbW4UIcI/AAAAAAAAI00/wE8eo5oBYuU/s1600/Sydney+Shower+025+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fYz8vrTdMiE/TqKCbW4UIcI/AAAAAAAAI00/wE8eo5oBYuU/s320/Sydney+Shower+025+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7ZdY83ODK3U/TqKChS7S_QI/AAAAAAAAI08/XqWYMi_2OJc/s1600/Sydney+Shower+026+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7ZdY83ODK3U/TqKChS7S_QI/AAAAAAAAI08/XqWYMi_2OJc/s320/Sydney+Shower+026+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love to use our coffee table to add to the decor.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm able to place things under glass so I loaded it&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">with Sydney photos and buttons and a fun sign.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NUBAgVjFLRI/TqKCoHCWYJI/AAAAAAAAI1E/_zflFagofvE/s1600/Sydney+Shower+035+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NUBAgVjFLRI/TqKCoHCWYJI/AAAAAAAAI1E/_zflFagofvE/s320/Sydney+Shower+035+copy.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U2Mjiogd7bs/TqKCrsyYzeI/AAAAAAAAI1M/R-bK9KzmPIQ/s1600/Sydney+Shower+032+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U2Mjiogd7bs/TqKCrsyYzeI/AAAAAAAAI1M/R-bK9KzmPIQ/s320/Sydney+Shower+032+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I added this little linen baby towel that my&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">dear Aunt Edie made for me when I was&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">a wee baby.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">She was a wonderful artist!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eat9t_n1dzU/TqKIen1ftHI/AAAAAAAAI1c/OY9mi6QCylE/s1600/Sydney+Shower+038+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eat9t_n1dzU/TqKIen1ftHI/AAAAAAAAI1c/OY9mi6QCylE/s320/Sydney+Shower+038+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">We didn't have games so I had guests write down&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">on these large plain index cards their&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">wishes &amp; blessings for Sydney &amp; her&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">family. It's something that Mom Bailey can use&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">for a scrapbook!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I cut circles out of scrapbook paper and&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">drew the button holes and faux thread on them.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TSZKLRRDNDU/TqKJTMELP-I/AAAAAAAAI1k/AIJ7HkupaH8/s1600/Sydney+Shower+010+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TSZKLRRDNDU/TqKJTMELP-I/AAAAAAAAI1k/AIJ7HkupaH8/s320/Sydney+Shower+010+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was fun to dangle large button decorations I&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">made with festive scrapbook paper and curly ribbon. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PCFR7Mcfmv0/TqKJbIaFpqI/AAAAAAAAI1s/C3Vjka3_Wko/s1600/Sydney+Shower+001+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PCFR7Mcfmv0/TqKJbIaFpqI/AAAAAAAAI1s/C3Vjka3_Wko/s320/Sydney+Shower+001+copy.jpg" width="167" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-clQKRzm5V_I/TqKJeg2SeFI/AAAAAAAAI10/xmzoGiSXjnA/s1600/Sydney+Shower+006+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-clQKRzm5V_I/TqKJeg2SeFI/AAAAAAAAI10/xmzoGiSXjnA/s320/Sydney+Shower+006+copy.jpg" width="208" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I always love to decorate the dining room chandelier.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just used those large cardboard stickers with&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">curly ribbon sandwiched in between the stickers&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">to add buttons to the chandy.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YjojtzyhfBo/TqKJk71Md0I/AAAAAAAAI18/Rf9XxoNPDyk/s1600/Sydney+Shower+042+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YjojtzyhfBo/TqKJk71Md0I/AAAAAAAAI18/Rf9XxoNPDyk/s320/Sydney+Shower+042+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">And of course I had to make a big button&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">that shouted "Sydney is Cute as a Button"!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WKofkoMZlW0/TqKJo9nvuDI/AAAAAAAAI2E/UrW7fTDZ3Y0/s1600/Sydney+Shower+044+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WKofkoMZlW0/TqKJo9nvuDI/AAAAAAAAI2E/UrW7fTDZ3Y0/s320/Sydney+Shower+044+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GQJwGta4i3A/TqKJu024IUI/AAAAAAAAI2M/_9zbwmc6nSU/s1600/Sydney+Shower+045+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GQJwGta4i3A/TqKJu024IUI/AAAAAAAAI2M/_9zbwmc6nSU/s320/Sydney+Shower+045+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mRwY70wCo08/TqKJzIlTG6I/AAAAAAAAI2U/Jtq07EosIq8/s1600/Sydney+Shower+046+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mRwY70wCo08/TqKJzIlTG6I/AAAAAAAAI2U/Jtq07EosIq8/s320/Sydney+Shower+046+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I made my own cupcakes, chocolate and&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">strawberry. It was fun doing frosting in a pastry&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">bag to make them look more professional.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was my first attempt at it!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I made the cupcake pics with the help of&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">a friend's Cricket Machine. What fun!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Zad_U6SapGM/TqKJ4g5q8rI/AAAAAAAAI2c/Rn3ArecTm1Q/s1600/Sydney+Shower+005+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Zad_U6SapGM/TqKJ4g5q8rI/AAAAAAAAI2c/Rn3ArecTm1Q/s320/Sydney+Shower+005+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I always have to have Mints &amp; Nuts for a shower.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I guess it's the old fashioned thing in me.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I put out the extra cupcake papers for guests to&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">use if they wanted to keep these treats separate&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">from their food.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_2GRbBbRkFI/TqKJ-AysNZI/AAAAAAAAI2k/ZW25mowMh4w/s1600/Sydney+Shower+047+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_2GRbBbRkFI/TqKJ-AysNZI/AAAAAAAAI2k/ZW25mowMh4w/s320/Sydney+Shower+047+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">And here's the Guest of Honor...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby Sydney!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">She's very tiny and so adorable!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tTMtrfvselA/TqKKEq17N0I/AAAAAAAAI2s/KOLQg23hiEI/s1600/Sydney+Shower+051+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tTMtrfvselA/TqKKEq17N0I/AAAAAAAAI2s/KOLQg23hiEI/s320/Sydney+Shower+051+copy.jpg" width="194" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Mom Bailey opens gifts for Sydney.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZlPzvz-CRSU/TqKKeD7t22I/AAAAAAAAI20/Sq7TgE2wmhc/s1600/Sydney+Shower+071+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZlPzvz-CRSU/TqKKeD7t22I/AAAAAAAAI20/Sq7TgE2wmhc/s320/Sydney+Shower+071+copy.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_vOhLa4jKmA/TqKKkKQOYKI/AAAAAAAAI28/w0jO8xXVD2Y/s1600/Sydney+Shower+097+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_vOhLa4jKmA/TqKKkKQOYKI/AAAAAAAAI28/w0jO8xXVD2Y/s320/Sydney+Shower+097+copy.jpg" width="126" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xcbisR1KRNo/TqKKqsZBiqI/AAAAAAAAI3E/FKh4gjWchGY/s1600/Sydney+Shower+098+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="269" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xcbisR1KRNo/TqKKqsZBiqI/AAAAAAAAI3E/FKh4gjWchGY/s320/Sydney+Shower+098+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Some of our guests...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1IJ7MF5nehU/TqKKvrFso9I/AAAAAAAAI3M/Sh387kV78uY/s1600/Sydney+Shower+113+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1IJ7MF5nehU/TqKKvrFso9I/AAAAAAAAI3M/Sh387kV78uY/s320/Sydney+Shower+113+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;there's Daddy sitting on the sofa back there!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gp7kZuU6Q-E/TqKK2GkEUJI/AAAAAAAAI3U/tO7vxjCGToE/s1600/Sydney+Shower+114+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gp7kZuU6Q-E/TqKK2GkEUJI/AAAAAAAAI3U/tO7vxjCGToE/s320/Sydney+Shower+114+copy.jpg" width="229" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tHpwjX0bT58/TqKK69c0lMI/AAAAAAAAI3c/QMmMMhFW0ZQ/s1600/Sydney+Shower+116+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tHpwjX0bT58/TqKK69c0lMI/AAAAAAAAI3c/QMmMMhFW0ZQ/s320/Sydney+Shower+116+copy.jpg" width="219" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">We had a wonderful time...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lNt2QIupCUo/TqKLAkYOfcI/AAAAAAAAI3k/X6U_v7ICmgw/s1600/Sydney+Shower+040+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lNt2QIupCUo/TqKLAkYOfcI/AAAAAAAAI3k/X6U_v7ICmgw/s320/Sydney+Shower+040+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;celebrating a beautiful little girl&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">named SYDNEY!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LKmVqiEIVJM/TqKLFDB8IiI/AAAAAAAAI3s/CMGOu9FBujw/s1600/Sydney+Shower+117+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LKmVqiEIVJM/TqKLFDB8IiI/AAAAAAAAI3s/CMGOu9FBujw/s400/Sydney+Shower+117+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you liked my Cute As A Button Shower!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Til next time, blessings to each one of you...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sherry</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-4526726045386239483?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/To5b-lZhhGjQGTQzUOqnWYEjkx4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/To5b-lZhhGjQGTQzUOqnWYEjkx4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/To5b-lZhhGjQGTQzUOqnWYEjkx4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/To5b-lZhhGjQGTQzUOqnWYEjkx4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/fafRr8bBfbU" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com3http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/10/cute-as-button-shower.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-67448495384115306232011-10-22T04:38:00.003-04:002011-10-22T04:40:26.592-04:002011-10-22T04:40:26.592-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Sadly my little Misty has passed on to&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the Rainbow Bridge.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">She was 16 years old and lived a long&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">happy life for a little tiny dog. </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ztHN9FRNafU/TqBit6OcQYI/AAAAAAAAIzk/HYWpu6GNQxM/s1600/Easter+08+010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ztHN9FRNafU/TqBit6OcQYI/AAAAAAAAIzk/HYWpu6GNQxM/s200/Easter+08+010.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">We adopted her when she was 2 years old.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Her previous owner had 2 other dogs of a&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">different breed that had puppies and Misty&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">wanted to be the puppie's Mommy.<br /> So the owner decided Misty needed<br /> a new home. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted a little lap dog after my dear&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">sister-in-law, Donna, passed away.<br /> I just needed a comforting distraction<br /> from the sadness of a great loss in our lives. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a perfect fit!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kvNCt1YzQXQ/TqBi2PS02WI/AAAAAAAAIzs/48Xydc9a_SM/s1600/Pets+08+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kvNCt1YzQXQ/TqBi2PS02WI/AAAAAAAAIzs/48Xydc9a_SM/s320/Pets+08+001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> My sweet sister, Nancy, adored Misty and often said&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">she would love a little dog like her.<br /> Then 5 months later Nancy passed away.<br /> It was heartbreaking to lose my sister and<br /> sister-in-law in that short of time span. &nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;">Once again Misty was a great comfort for me.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My Mom loved Misty and Misty loved my Mom.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now Misty is in their laps once again.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Even my dear Aunt Edie loved Misty.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">She called her "Popcorn" because she&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">could jump so high and looked like a kernel&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">of corn popping! LOL!</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AlXAgeaR1ZI/TqBi51oRtPI/AAAAAAAAIz0/FYeJl3rIgw4/s1600/Pets+08+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AlXAgeaR1ZI/TqBi51oRtPI/AAAAAAAAIz0/FYeJl3rIgw4/s200/Pets+08+002.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">Amazing how they steal our hearts&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;">isn't it?<br /> <br /> I'll miss you little girl...<br /> but the soft feel of your plush white fur<br /> and your sweet little face will remain in<br /> my heart until I see you again at<br /> the Rainbow Bridge!<br /> <br /> <span style="color: #990000;">*******</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">Just this side of heaven is a place called&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">Rainbow Bridge. <br /> <br /> When an animal dies that has been&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">especially close to someone here,&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. <br /> There are meadows and hills&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">for all of our special friends&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">so they can run and play together. <br /> There is plenty of food, water and sunshine,&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">and our friends are warm and comfortable. <br /> <br /> All the animals who had been ill and old&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">are restored to health and vigor;&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">those who were hurt or maimed&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">are made whole and strong again,&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">just as we remember them in&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">our dreams of days and times gone by. <br /> The animals are happy and content,&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">except for one small thing;&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">they each miss&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">someone very special to them,&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">who had to be left behind. <br /> <br /> They all run and play together,&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">but the day comes when one suddenly stops&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">and looks into the distance.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">His bright eyes are intent;&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">His eager body quivers.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">Suddenly he begins to run from the group,&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">flying over the green grass,&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">his legs carrying him faster and faster. <br /> <br /> You have been spotted,&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">and when you and your special friend finally meet,&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">you cling together in joyous reunion,&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">never to be parted again.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">The happy kisses rain upon your face;&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">your hands again caress the beloved head,&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">and you look once more&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">into the trusting eyes of your pet,&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">so long gone from your life&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">but never absent from your heart. <br /> <br /> Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... <br /> <br /> Author unknown...&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;"><span style="color: #990000;">*******</span> </span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WEXQPnTaFpo/TqJ-BSuyojI/AAAAAAAAIz8/u5XEO3XVZ2Y/s1600/Misty+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WEXQPnTaFpo/TqJ-BSuyojI/AAAAAAAAIz8/u5XEO3XVZ2Y/s320/Misty+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>1995-2011<br /> <br /> Is this true?<br /> Will we see them again?&nbsp; <br /> I believe all life goes back to it's Creator<br /> once it leaves here.<br /> I know it doesn't say anywhere in the<br /> Bible that animals go to heaven but<br /> I have a hard time believing that<br /> their life just ends. They supposedly don't<br /> have a soul but they have definite personalities<br /> like we have.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> I for one hope we will see them again someday. <br /> After all God's Word says that<br /> He gives us the desires of our hearts.<br /> <br /> What do you think about this topic? <br /> <br /> Blessings til next time...<br /> <br /> Sherry<br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-6744849538411530623?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lbor0XEhv9qGcdW98swu5_7HGzM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lbor0XEhv9qGcdW98swu5_7HGzM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lbor0XEhv9qGcdW98swu5_7HGzM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lbor0XEhv9qGcdW98swu5_7HGzM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/r7Nv24_6i_A" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com18http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/10/my-darling-little-misty-dog.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-65816202437596676022011-10-19T09:47:00.000-04:002011-10-19T09:47:57.336-04:002011-10-19T09:47:57.336-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">What a great giveaway!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Rebecca @ <a href="http://rebecca-gatheryeroses.blogspot.com/2011/10/vintage-train-gathering-case-giveaway.html">A Gathering of Thoughts</a> is giving&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">away a train case that she has refurbished&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and decorated. </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hD3M4LMDMS4/Tp7SVRQoZaI/AAAAAAAAIzc/ffXwuSJklDM/s1600/traingiveaway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hD3M4LMDMS4/Tp7SVRQoZaI/AAAAAAAAIzc/ffXwuSJklDM/s320/traingiveaway.jpg" width="219" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Rebecca's decorated train cases have been&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">published in Romantic Homes Magazine.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">They are beautifully done down to&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the smallest detail.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Please hop over to her <a href="http://rebecca-gatheryeroses.blogspot.com/2011/10/vintage-train-gathering-case-giveaway.html">Giveaway Post&nbsp;</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and enter today! The drawing is Dec 11th&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and there are several ways you can get entered. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Rebecca has a wonderful blog of creative&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">talents and inspiration. I know you'll&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">like this fabulous lady as much as I do!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Blessings and hugs... til next time,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sherry</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-6581620243759667602?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Arr2-_ILgFNYesn7AAt5OXX0w44/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Arr2-_ILgFNYesn7AAt5OXX0w44/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Arr2-_ILgFNYesn7AAt5OXX0w44/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Arr2-_ILgFNYesn7AAt5OXX0w44/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/AvDsKLpEXEg" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com2http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/10/gathering-of-thoughts-giveaway.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-2269753591681476552011-10-10T08:38:00.002-04:002011-10-10T08:40:34.428-04:002011-10-10T08:40:34.428-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">I had a dream of these windows on my&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">dining room wall and my fabulous hubby&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">made it come true!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WsVs8uffwds/TpLOy6vUp6I/AAAAAAAAIyM/Rri6FhAqhms/s1600/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+005+copy+f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WsVs8uffwds/TpLOy6vUp6I/AAAAAAAAIyM/Rri6FhAqhms/s400/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+005+copy+f.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">Here's a BEFORE photo of the dining room wall.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Can you believe it... I actually had a before pic!!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-89CHZY8_da8/TpLUJpZz76I/AAAAAAAAIzM/b57Gmg5wW30/s1600/Stornoway+liv+rm+din+rm+mast+bdrm+015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-89CHZY8_da8/TpLUJpZz76I/AAAAAAAAIzM/b57Gmg5wW30/s320/Stornoway+liv+rm+din+rm+mast+bdrm+015.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">And this is the AFTER!! WOO-HOO!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I LOVE IT!</div><div style="text-align: center;">The windows were from the old porch of my&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">dear friend Cindy.&nbsp; She had to replace her&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">front porch because of structural problems&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and salvaged the old windows.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was the lucky recipient of some of them!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you Cindy!!</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJ53Gb2aXPs/TpLOeYJXDyI/AAAAAAAAIyI/Fr-YvUDxJEk/s1600/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+003+copy+f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJ53Gb2aXPs/TpLOeYJXDyI/AAAAAAAAIyI/Fr-YvUDxJEk/s320/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+003+copy+f.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">View from our kitchen.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UqZwK8HoW5Q/TpLO_ObCNOI/AAAAAAAAIyQ/2Qce1qPJ-No/s1600/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+002+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UqZwK8HoW5Q/TpLO_ObCNOI/AAAAAAAAIyQ/2Qce1qPJ-No/s200/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+002+copy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Wes also rewired the little crystal sconces from&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">my Uncle's house. Actually they were among a&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">table piled with junk in his garage.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Great save huh?&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E4SOGfQjYZc/TpLPLPfNDII/AAAAAAAAIyU/Ebm9_m1QpyI/s1600/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+007+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E4SOGfQjYZc/TpLPLPfNDII/AAAAAAAAIyU/Ebm9_m1QpyI/s400/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+007+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;My Grandma Meme's carnival glass is the&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">perfect color for fall decor. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BY01V2zzGsc/TpLPhH-YwpI/AAAAAAAAIyg/-cz3p84BV7k/s1600/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+011+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BY01V2zzGsc/TpLPhH-YwpI/AAAAAAAAIyg/-cz3p84BV7k/s200/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+011+copy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I like to leave the little sconces on in the evening&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and be able to gaze upon them&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">as I pass by the dining room.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Silly? Maybe.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Waste of electricity? Probably.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Does it make me happy? Absolutely!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FMn-rMAYwUw/TpLR88navWI/AAAAAAAAIyw/Q8vP_NPdAmA/s1600/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+015+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FMn-rMAYwUw/TpLR88navWI/AAAAAAAAIyw/Q8vP_NPdAmA/s400/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+015+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">It turned out just as I imagined.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-38NHe0ciShc/TpLSLd3uTRI/AAAAAAAAIy4/APQtt0K_e7w/s1600/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+025+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-38NHe0ciShc/TpLSLd3uTRI/AAAAAAAAIy4/APQtt0K_e7w/s400/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+025+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">We had a displaced wall piece that is gorgeous. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Wes knew immediately that it had found it's home.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3qVWCRVYAus/TpLSSlDAGzI/AAAAAAAAIy8/VF6LOmN4Opg/s1600/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+023+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3qVWCRVYAus/TpLSSlDAGzI/AAAAAAAAIy8/VF6LOmN4Opg/s320/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+023+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Maxfield Parrish print called "Enchantment" fits</div><div style="text-align: center;">in the middle perfectly thanks to Wes.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z5w8VcFhA4M/TpLSXBrLvvI/AAAAAAAAIzA/ZJy7OHczJRE/s1600/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+024+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z5w8VcFhA4M/TpLSXBrLvvI/AAAAAAAAIzA/ZJy7OHczJRE/s200/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+024+copy.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The old glass in the windows have so much&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">character.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1wXNEmB5txI/TpLSipXFfbI/AAAAAAAAIzE/SQP3MhdHuyA/s1600/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+026+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1wXNEmB5txI/TpLSipXFfbI/AAAAAAAAIzE/SQP3MhdHuyA/s400/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+026+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love how the wall looks with my&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">shabby antique buffet. The base of our&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">dining room table is creamy also... perfect mix.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QubWbmunhxo/TpLSnoXVT4I/AAAAAAAAIzI/WuojpHhY_Ks/s1600/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+027+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QubWbmunhxo/TpLSnoXVT4I/AAAAAAAAIzI/WuojpHhY_Ks/s320/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+027+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I truly enjoy sitting in my "new" dining room.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bKs7_iZ-Jec/TpLQhp217KI/AAAAAAAAIyo/jfEB9fIcA-I/s1600/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+014+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bKs7_iZ-Jec/TpLQhp217KI/AAAAAAAAIyo/jfEB9fIcA-I/s400/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+014+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;We are avid fans of the Nate Berkus Show and Nate&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">had a fall decor segment that showed </div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;the dark bronze metal colors are really in this fall.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fortunately I actually HAVE some dark bronze!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">So I dug out an old urn and candle sconces&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">in those colors that I had stashed </div><div style="text-align: center;">and purchased some fall leaves from the dollar store.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">It made a really <strike>cheap&nbsp; </strike>inexpensive table arrangement!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks Nate!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jQ5dISdgmKc/TpLQZ7SrPAI/AAAAAAAAIyk/wWQ-4LEvVkY/s1600/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+010+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jQ5dISdgmKc/TpLQZ7SrPAI/AAAAAAAAIyk/wWQ-4LEvVkY/s320/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+010+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I can hardly wait for the next visit from Cindy to show off&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">her old windows, reused, repurposed and absolutely&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">FABULOUS!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3VSAqNe292o/TpLQow04i-I/AAAAAAAAIys/1JZSud0Ptwo/s1600/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+016+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3VSAqNe292o/TpLQow04i-I/AAAAAAAAIys/1JZSud0Ptwo/s400/window+wall+dn+rm+Sept+2011+016+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you like my transformation?&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'd LOVE&nbsp; to hear what you think.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Blessings and prayers to all of you,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sherry</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-226975359168147655?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wq2zw5Nrx4mjnMUplCPTEY3BTlU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wq2zw5Nrx4mjnMUplCPTEY3BTlU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wq2zw5Nrx4mjnMUplCPTEY3BTlU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wq2zw5Nrx4mjnMUplCPTEY3BTlU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/xThGxmtwslY" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com17http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/10/view-through-my-windows.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-62392527258985141242011-10-04T09:18:00.002-04:002011-10-04T09:18:00.998-04:002011-10-04T09:18:00.998-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;While in Toledo I had the wonderful opportunity to&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">visit my nephew, Scott, and his lovely wife, Deborah.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">They live in a town near Toledo so my brother, Larry,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and I went to spend a Sunday afternoon with them&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and their family.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>&nbsp; <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lqJNx782hdQ/Tor96lDqHsI/AAAAAAAAIxQ/JIdIRZHsnQM/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+064+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lqJNx782hdQ/Tor96lDqHsI/AAAAAAAAIxQ/JIdIRZHsnQM/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+064+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was perfect timing to go watch my great nephew,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tyler, do some dirt biking! He has his 2nd dirt bike&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and it is so fabulous!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">(I love motorcycles so this was right up my alley!)</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNp5LgAHqUY/Tor-DifNtNI/AAAAAAAAIxU/5-7mI6j9o1k/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+036+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNp5LgAHqUY/Tor-DifNtNI/AAAAAAAAIxU/5-7mI6j9o1k/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+036+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I got a great shot of Ty jumping the hill&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">on the circuit they ride on! He has 2&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">buddies that he rides with.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o080NgBIquU/Tor-SDzJshI/AAAAAAAAIxY/CfHppJIslAQ/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+044+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o080NgBIquU/Tor-SDzJshI/AAAAAAAAIxY/CfHppJIslAQ/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+044+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">My nephew, Scott, even got on the dirt bike&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">for the first time just to see how it feels.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">He's never been on a bike before and&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">my camera wasn't fast enough to catch&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">him doing an accidental wheely!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oaYsnnAjilw/Tor-8P_cbeI/AAAAAAAAIxc/xdug1d-OrxA/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+042+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oaYsnnAjilw/Tor-8P_cbeI/AAAAAAAAIxc/xdug1d-OrxA/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+042+copy.jpg" width="272" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;We all got quite a laugh out of it!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was definitely laughter at Scott's expense!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Ty is such a handsome wonderful guy.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I really enjoyed this special time seeing&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">him do what he loves most.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aTATSPvS594/Tor_CJeJCII/AAAAAAAAIxg/hLV7g45fbfY/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+051+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aTATSPvS594/Tor_CJeJCII/AAAAAAAAIxg/hLV7g45fbfY/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+051+copy.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ty's older mentor, Erin, makes sure&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">everything is done in a safe and proper&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">manor. They only ride together.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">They know the mechanics of their bikes&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and can make sure they are in correct&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">working order. Thanks Erin!! You're&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">a great guy and a true friend to Ty. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V_QFZwpxDHo/Tor_IBzfdHI/AAAAAAAAIxk/EIXBExkKLmc/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+049+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V_QFZwpxDHo/Tor_IBzfdHI/AAAAAAAAIxk/EIXBExkKLmc/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+049+copy.jpg" width="156" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">It all makes "Mom &amp; Dad" feel a lot&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">better about the sport of dirt biking&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and the safety of their son, Ty.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mXQvEgf0l9A/Tor_OpJ3nWI/AAAAAAAAIxo/EZI_EbccUcA/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+039+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mXQvEgf0l9A/Tor_OpJ3nWI/AAAAAAAAIxo/EZI_EbccUcA/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+039+copy.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I got to see Drew the next in age.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was fun looking at pics with him&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">on the digital notepad and just being&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">with him. He's wonderful!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eihrd0LplWk/Tor_Zp7H7mI/AAAAAAAAIxs/neN_ERbTqNI/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+053+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eihrd0LplWk/Tor_Zp7H7mI/AAAAAAAAIxs/neN_ERbTqNI/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+053+copy.jpg" width="209" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">My great nephew, Matt, was so loving&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and welcoming. He has the best hugs&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and I love to see what he's up to.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y3vAF5HEt0s/Tor_k0YbAhI/AAAAAAAAIxw/CcPkUsOgRIY/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+058+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y3vAF5HEt0s/Tor_k0YbAhI/AAAAAAAAIxw/CcPkUsOgRIY/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+058+copy.jpg" width="197" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;The twins were helping "Mom" in the kitchen,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">smashing nuts for the dessert topping.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">What adorable girls these two are!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R9Se0dvGZZg/Tor_u5nHR-I/AAAAAAAAIx0/lNUGievNasE/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+057+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R9Se0dvGZZg/Tor_u5nHR-I/AAAAAAAAIx0/lNUGievNasE/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+057+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Before we knew it the day was over and it was&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">time for a picture of the clan, minus our oldest great</div><div style="text-align: center;">niece who is at college.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--ITUfX-GhzY/TosAJMxt4_I/AAAAAAAAIx4/p-Bp0huZXVY/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+072+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--ITUfX-GhzY/TosAJMxt4_I/AAAAAAAAIx4/p-Bp0huZXVY/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+072+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;We all hugged at least twice and it was sad to leave&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">them but oh what fun we had!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GKoDPOD27ec/TosAV7Th5qI/AAAAAAAAIx8/b88F-03YYks/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+074+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GKoDPOD27ec/TosAV7Th5qI/AAAAAAAAIx8/b88F-03YYks/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+074+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">THANK YOU SCOTT &amp; DEB&nbsp;</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">FOR A FABULOUS TIME!!&nbsp;</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">WE LOVE ALL OF YOU SO MUCH!&nbsp;</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">AUNT SHERRY</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></i></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-6239252725898514124?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/FpkfWlwqOKEHaIH8H7ywqIzv6z8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/FpkfWlwqOKEHaIH8H7ywqIzv6z8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/FpkfWlwqOKEHaIH8H7ywqIzv6z8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/FpkfWlwqOKEHaIH8H7ywqIzv6z8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/DNjkiTyx6vs" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com9http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/10/nephew-time.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-17671132491147946322011-09-23T05:00:00.006-04:002011-09-23T05:00:02.191-04:002011-09-23T05:00:02.191-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nIRLkVxmvow/TnjQs3jtvqI/AAAAAAAAIwI/D-OsKwU7gb0/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+100+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nIRLkVxmvow/TnjQs3jtvqI/AAAAAAAAIwI/D-OsKwU7gb0/s400/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+100+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">BEFORE...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">70'S-80'S LIGHT FIXTURE</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Been there, lived through it, got the t-shirt!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pe0vdRziB9A/TnjRnqQb9YI/AAAAAAAAIwM/jYNWKnGSVPU/s1600/Stornoway+Dr+move+2010+plus+2000+Subaru+015+copy+r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pe0vdRziB9A/TnjRnqQb9YI/AAAAAAAAIwM/jYNWKnGSVPU/s320/Stornoway+Dr+move+2010+plus+2000+Subaru+015+copy+r.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QVkCuHZDnBU/TnjSJ5tS_7I/AAAAAAAAIwQ/V4lOeWgITcI/s1600/Stornoway+Dr+move+2010+plus+2000+Subaru+016+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QVkCuHZDnBU/TnjSJ5tS_7I/AAAAAAAAIwQ/V4lOeWgITcI/s320/Stornoway+Dr+move+2010+plus+2000+Subaru+016+copy.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">AFTER...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">PURE GLAMOR, LOVE it, LOVE it, LOVE it!</div><div style="text-align: center;">(She said jumping up and down with absolute joy!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qZz8YMrYZUM/TnjTcWbwpiI/AAAAAAAAIwU/F9472qAiBSA/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+091+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qZz8YMrYZUM/TnjTcWbwpiI/AAAAAAAAIwU/F9472qAiBSA/s400/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+091+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">With gold shades...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gIDpKefQXpM/TnjTwMEjEyI/AAAAAAAAIwY/chqD04XhfKk/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+077+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gIDpKefQXpM/TnjTwMEjEyI/AAAAAAAAIwY/chqD04XhfKk/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+077+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">(that we will used at Christmas time with some&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">added fru-fru of course) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s1t9cwXESiI/TnjUoloPtYI/AAAAAAAAIwc/opB3hdi-44I/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+093+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s1t9cwXESiI/TnjUoloPtYI/AAAAAAAAIwc/opB3hdi-44I/s400/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+093+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WIcT5Go7pyU/TnjU2I_MMvI/AAAAAAAAIwg/ktE-5tPf2Yc/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+080+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WIcT5Go7pyU/TnjU2I_MMvI/AAAAAAAAIwg/ktE-5tPf2Yc/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+080+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and black shades...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0jhYt6uTPyc/TnjVOvBE7UI/AAAAAAAAIwk/t_trS75ycZI/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+096+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0jhYt6uTPyc/TnjVOvBE7UI/AAAAAAAAIwk/t_trS75ycZI/s200/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+096+copy.jpg" width="150" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(that we will use the rest of the time)&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-es-8j6QRam0/TnjV8pmud4I/AAAAAAAAIwo/Z8cljdIoOPQ/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-es-8j6QRam0/TnjV8pmud4I/AAAAAAAAIwo/Z8cljdIoOPQ/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+099.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">OOOOoooo - AHHHhhhhh!</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NqDxme7V-_U/TnjWfuellGI/AAAAAAAAIws/eXtPIwuxKlc/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+100+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NqDxme7V-_U/TnjWfuellGI/AAAAAAAAIws/eXtPIwuxKlc/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+100+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lH6dxT17-q8/TnjXRHrVTLI/AAAAAAAAIww/F8apPlmIyfk/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+101+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lH6dxT17-q8/TnjXRHrVTLI/AAAAAAAAIww/F8apPlmIyfk/s400/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+101+copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">This was a FREE chandelier from my dear friend&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cindy and her hubby Jake!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YciBJ5c8OVA/TnjZg3mAKUI/AAAAAAAAIw8/qEiqMTW3fmM/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+021+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YciBJ5c8OVA/TnjZg3mAKUI/AAAAAAAAIw8/qEiqMTW3fmM/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+021+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">That's right chandy fans... FREE!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Brass with old chrystals! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">THANKS JAKE for spotting it for me AND&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">for storing it til' I could get it out of your shop!</div><div style="text-align: center;">You are the greatest!! </div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kReaWbYQGB8/TnjXgbC-fgI/AAAAAAAAIw0/Y2bmSDfs9NQ/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+087+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kReaWbYQGB8/TnjXgbC-fgI/AAAAAAAAIw0/Y2bmSDfs9NQ/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+087+copy.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Wes did some rewiring on it and LOTS&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">of cleaning and VOILA...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">a "work of art",&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">or is that a "WORK OF BLING"?!&nbsp; </div><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yz55jQQgcP8/TnjXmp_vPNI/AAAAAAAAIw4/NLzHYHBhXmg/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+088+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yz55jQQgcP8/TnjXmp_vPNI/AAAAAAAAIw4/NLzHYHBhXmg/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+088+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">At any rate, Thank You to all that made this&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">fabulous transformation possible!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">(all I did was shop for shades)&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Blessings to all you lovers of sparkles</div><div style="text-align: center;">and non-lovers. How could you not love&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the occasional sparkle?&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Bisous, Sherry</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-1767113249114794632?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yZ35ZNW650LNqtadOvUB1MDdX2w/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yZ35ZNW650LNqtadOvUB1MDdX2w/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yZ35ZNW650LNqtadOvUB1MDdX2w/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yZ35ZNW650LNqtadOvUB1MDdX2w/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/FCGp_SacU7w" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com15http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/09/you-light-up-my-life.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-48150917597431467342011-09-16T05:00:00.035-04:002011-09-16T05:07:08.490-04:002011-09-16T05:07:08.490-04:00<div class="widget Text" id="Text1"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">America's Finest&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PZX7WNknTkw/TnH31T_muwI/AAAAAAAAIvM/B-1CMjVNFNc/s1600/Soldier%252BGirl%252B-%252BPaige%252Bin%252BFormation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PZX7WNknTkw/TnH31T_muwI/AAAAAAAAIvM/B-1CMjVNFNc/s320/Soldier%252BGirl%252B-%252BPaige%252Bin%252BFormation.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>How long has it been since&nbsp;</b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>you got down on your knees</b><br /> <br /> </div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MP1_8AkHUpw/TnH-cfztgrI/AAAAAAAAIvU/EQ4K2XSp6E0/s1600/prayer+The-lords-blessing+by+Kathy+Lawrence.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MP1_8AkHUpw/TnH-cfztgrI/AAAAAAAAIvU/EQ4K2XSp6E0/s320/prayer+The-lords-blessing+by+Kathy+Lawrence.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b></b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Lords Blessing by Kathy Lawrence </span></b><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>from Free Spirit Art</b></span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>and thanked Almighty God&nbsp;</b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>for men and women of courage</b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b> like these pictured above?&nbsp;</b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>They put themselves in harms way for us&nbsp;</b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>and our freedom...</b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>pray for them and their safety.&nbsp;</b><br /> <br /> </div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WiogKAyiIGE/TnIA1ZfYOiI/AAAAAAAAIvc/lcmJHNnzXVU/s1600/when-freedom-free+by+Bruce+Greene.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WiogKAyiIGE/TnIA1ZfYOiI/AAAAAAAAIvc/lcmJHNnzXVU/s320/when-freedom-free+by+Bruce+Greene.jpg" width="254" /></a></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">When Freedom Isn't Free by Bruce Greene&nbsp;</span></b><br /> <b><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">from Free Spirit Art</span></b><br /> <br /> </div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>Pray for the children&nbsp;</b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>like this little girl that will cry at night&nbsp;</b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>and miss the strong arms of their mommies&nbsp;</b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>and daddies to hold them.</b><br /> <br /> </div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-To8zZaNo03I/TnH_lA9nfWI/AAAAAAAAIvY/9Etj2bHeN_0/s1600/jesus-loves-me+Kathryn+Fincher.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-To8zZaNo03I/TnH_lA9nfWI/AAAAAAAAIvY/9Etj2bHeN_0/s320/jesus-loves-me+Kathryn+Fincher.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Jesus Loves Me by Kathryn Finche</span></b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> from Free Spirit Art</span></b><br /> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: x-small;">&nbsp;</span> </b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>Pray for their soul mates that will lie in bed</b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b> in the still of the night and long for&nbsp;</b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>a whisper of "good night" or "I love you."&nbsp;</b><br /> <br /> </div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dXRondLGp3g/TnIDD_GO3EI/AAAAAAAAIvg/ORIv1vAguKk/s1600/woman+lying+on+bed+crying+from+Inmagine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dXRondLGp3g/TnIDD_GO3EI/AAAAAAAAIvg/ORIv1vAguKk/s200/woman+lying+on+bed+crying+from+Inmagine.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Inmagine</span></b></b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">&nbsp;</span></b> </b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>Ask that God will comfort and strengthen the family unit&nbsp;</b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>even though it is seperated for a while.&nbsp;</b><br /> <br /> </div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GJRwGwS3kJM/TnIFv8uWKnI/AAAAAAAAIvk/1Dpi7Z_7jZs/s1600/family+unit+image+from+Google.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GJRwGwS3kJM/TnIFv8uWKnI/AAAAAAAAIvk/1Dpi7Z_7jZs/s1600/family+unit+image+from+Google.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Google Images</span></b><br /> <br /> </div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>Pray for them.&nbsp;</b><br /> <br /> </div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bYNB_kPmyyU/TnIGFirWD5I/AAAAAAAAIvo/WPZo4zxGFE0/s1600/praying+hands+lady.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bYNB_kPmyyU/TnIGFirWD5I/AAAAAAAAIvo/WPZo4zxGFE0/s200/praying+hands+lady.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Google Images</span></b><br /> <br /> </div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>Pray for them,&nbsp;</b><br /> <br /> </div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tazyz039dlo/TnIGWs0N7oI/AAAAAAAAIvs/4LTUWX796Ms/s1600/Praying_Hands+man.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tazyz039dlo/TnIGWs0N7oI/AAAAAAAAIvs/4LTUWX796Ms/s1600/Praying_Hands+man.jpg" /></a></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Google Images</span></b><br /> <br /> </div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b>and then pray for them some more.&nbsp;</b><br /> <br /> </div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xw2z6poKcOQ/TnIG0sW7yDI/AAAAAAAAIvw/6m1RquBDElc/s1600/prayer+art+work+-+religious-art-the-prayer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xw2z6poKcOQ/TnIG0sW7yDI/AAAAAAAAIvw/6m1RquBDElc/s320/prayer+art+work+-+religious-art-the-prayer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Prayer at Work&nbsp;</b></span></b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>from Free Spirit Art&nbsp;</b></span></b><br /> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>&nbsp;</b></span> </b></div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="widget-content"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(The precious little one in the first picture is Paige,&nbsp;</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>pray for her too.) </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The above words are from&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Covntkepr1 whose Inspirational Blog is&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">"<a href="http://accordingtothebook.blogspot.com/">According To The Book</a>". </div><div style="text-align: center;">This blogger served in our Armed Forces&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and knows first hand that our Soldiers need&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">our endless prayers.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please take time to visit this wonderful blog...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and of course...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Pray for our Troops! </span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <span style="color: blue;">*************</span><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I know many of you have husbands, wives,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">sons, daughters, grandchildren, even great&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">that are serving in our Armed Services.<br /> <br /> <span style="color: #660000;">**************</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Heavenly Father, please protect each and every one of&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">our Troops and bring them safely home. Give them the<br /> strength and wisdom to fulfill the duties they have<br /> taken on. Watch over and protect their loved ones<br /> while they are separated from them Uplift the family<br /> and friends waiting for their return.<br /> And when they do return home from the battlefield,<br /> help them to adjust to everyday life<br /> We thank you Father for hearing and answering<br /> our prayer.<br /> Amen</div><b></b></div><br /> </div><span class="widget-item-control"> </span> </div><div class="widget Image" id="Image6"><div style="text-align: center;">Blessings to all of you! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sherry</div><div class="widget-content" style="text-align: center;"><br /> <span style="color: #660000;">***************</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #660000;"><a href="http://frenchhenfarm.blogspot.com/">The French Hen Farm</a> is having a&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="color: #660000;">Fall Sale on Oct 6th &amp; 7th!!&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A3-uD2iQLQk/TnMRo0y2nxI/AAAAAAAAIv0/sr6VwGgxMes/s1600/French+hen+farm+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="124" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A3-uD2iQLQk/TnMRo0y2nxI/AAAAAAAAIv0/sr6VwGgxMes/s320/French+hen+farm+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <span style="color: #660000;">&nbsp;It's a great sale!&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="color: #660000;">They are located in&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="color: #660000;">rural Marysville, Ohio.&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="color: #660000;">Click <a href="http://frenchhenfarm.blogspot.com/">here</a> to check it out!</span><br /> <span style="color: #660000;"></span><br /> <br /> </div></div><div class="clear"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-4815091759743146734?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lQBQ2gyKnZUwt26NKsz7ZZQaTLM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lQBQ2gyKnZUwt26NKsz7ZZQaTLM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lQBQ2gyKnZUwt26NKsz7ZZQaTLM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lQBQ2gyKnZUwt26NKsz7ZZQaTLM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/fEksW8AY2GY" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com12http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/09/please-continue-to-pray-for-our-troops.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-47621544129817982032011-09-09T06:03:00.034-04:002011-09-09T06:03:00.322-04:002011-09-09T06:03:00.322-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">We are all on the path... exactly where we need to be.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">&nbsp;The labyrinth is a model of that path.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"> It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">a meandering but purposeful path.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"> The Labyrinth represents a journey to our own center&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">and back again out into the world.&nbsp;</span><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Labyrinths have long been used as meditation and prayer tools.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">A labyrinth is an archetype with which we can have&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">a direct experience.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">We can walk it. It is a metaphor for life's journey.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">It is a symbol that creates a sacred space and place</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"> and takes us out of our ego to "That Which Is Within."</span></div><div align="left"><br /> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Labyrinths and mazes have often been confused.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">When most people hear of a labyrinth they think of a maze.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">A labyrinth is not a maze.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">A MAZE is like a PUZZLE to be solved.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">&nbsp; </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j9ne4U9xBas/TmnVxfMiYLI/AAAAAAAAIuo/7XpZtW2y5Z4/s1600/maze+high+hedge+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j9ne4U9xBas/TmnVxfMiYLI/AAAAAAAAIuo/7XpZtW2y5Z4/s320/maze+high+hedge+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">It has twists, turns, and blind alleys.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">It is a left brain task that requires logical, sequential,&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">analytical activity to find the correct path into the maze and out.&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <br /> </div><div align="left"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">A LABYRINTH has only ONE PATH.&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LHB26dsE1r4/TmnWPxYjdqI/AAAAAAAAIus/f41m1CX36-k/s1600/labyrinth+in+autumn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LHB26dsE1r4/TmnWPxYjdqI/AAAAAAAAIus/f41m1CX36-k/s320/labyrinth+in+autumn.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">It is universal.&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">THE WAY IN IS THE WAY OUT.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">There are no blind alleys.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">The path leads you on a circuitous path to the center and out again. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">A labyrinth is a right brain task.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">It involves intuition, creativity, and imagery.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">With a MAZE many choices must be made and an active mind&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">is needed to solve the problem of finding the center.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">With a LABYRINTH there is only one choice to be made.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">The choice is to enter or not.&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">A more passive, receptive mindset is needed.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>THE CHOICE IS WHETHER OR NOT TO WALK A SPIRITUAL PATH.</i></span> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7M-y1WX4-EM/TmnhgzcLRSI/AAAAAAAAIvA/y95RtQLQFuM/s1600/power_of_prayer_hahlbohm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7M-y1WX4-EM/TmnhgzcLRSI/AAAAAAAAIvA/y95RtQLQFuM/s1600/power_of_prayer_hahlbohm.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">At its most basic level the labyrinth is a metaphor&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">for the journey to the center of your deepest self&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">and back out into the world with a broadened understanding&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">of who you are.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Source: Taken from <a href="http://www.lessons4living.com/labyrinth.htm">Lessons4living</a> site.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">&nbsp;There are many styles and types of labyrinths.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Large and fancy...&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-60jZ14D752g/TmjLbm5o13I/AAAAAAAAIuM/mLxbdEDPuFU/s1600/labyrinth+large+fancy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-60jZ14D752g/TmjLbm5o13I/AAAAAAAAIuM/mLxbdEDPuFU/s320/labyrinth+large+fancy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Small and simple...&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rHa5ef2BjEw/TmjLmAilFII/AAAAAAAAIuQ/wFyfLePMzdQ/s1600/labyrinth+simple.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rHa5ef2BjEw/TmjLmAilFII/AAAAAAAAIuQ/wFyfLePMzdQ/s1600/labyrinth+simple.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Made of stone...&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_qv-Y7XiTsw/TmjLxhVue3I/AAAAAAAAIuU/46NRtJgFBzw/s1600/labyrinth-stone-path-75.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_qv-Y7XiTsw/TmjLxhVue3I/AAAAAAAAIuU/46NRtJgFBzw/s320/labyrinth-stone-path-75.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Planted in flowers...&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-klrSg9JNC98/TmjL8pGoU1I/AAAAAAAAIuY/xX1BeC30gAM/s1600/labyrinth+flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-klrSg9JNC98/TmjL8pGoU1I/AAAAAAAAIuY/xX1BeC30gAM/s320/labyrinth+flowers.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Lined up rocks...&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dNL9xIY_QKA/TmjMKAa89WI/AAAAAAAAIuc/NIFy5o-7Hdw/s1600/labyrinth+rocks.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dNL9xIY_QKA/TmjMKAa89WI/AAAAAAAAIuc/NIFy5o-7Hdw/s1600/labyrinth+rocks.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Mowed into grass.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MBUoo6Ts9tM/TmjMXwtyRYI/AAAAAAAAIug/bGuSJRBTw9M/s1600/labyrinth+mown+grass.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MBUoo6Ts9tM/TmjMXwtyRYI/AAAAAAAAIug/bGuSJRBTw9M/s1600/labyrinth+mown+grass.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Whatever labyrinth you chose to walk,&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">try to make it a time for your&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">own spiritual growth.&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">*****</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">My dear friend Cindy took me to a labyrinth&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">in Toledo on the property of a friend of hers.&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">It is a labyrinth that has two sides...&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vPJw6GgKSF0/TmnYjA5W99I/AAAAAAAAIu0/A_r5Grnf5H0/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+026+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vPJw6GgKSF0/TmnYjA5W99I/AAAAAAAAIu0/A_r5Grnf5H0/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+026+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">&nbsp; </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">it's designed as a mirror image so two people&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">can walk it at the same time.&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">We chose to walk it together.&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pe7es8RPDI8/TmnYHPb3Z2I/AAAAAAAAIuw/HsjZechmTa4/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+031+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pe7es8RPDI8/TmnYHPb3Z2I/AAAAAAAAIuw/HsjZechmTa4/s200/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+031+copy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> HOW TO USE IT:<br /> • Spend as much time as you like on the path.<br /> • Do not feel pressured to move on.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Let others pass you by as you take time to relax and pray.<br /> • Stop at the stations to reflect on your journey&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xrOwM3gEewo/TmneoKSXkWI/AAAAAAAAIu8/jr1vXYLUl8Y/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+028+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xrOwM3gEewo/TmneoKSXkWI/AAAAAAAAIu8/jr1vXYLUl8Y/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+028+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;">and the journey of the Church.<br /> • Use the suggested activities if you wish to.<br /> • You may simply wish to walk the Labyrinth&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">using a prayer mantra.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">For example, repeating the words:</div><div style="text-align: center;"> ‘Lord Jesus, bring me your peace.’<br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.praywithoutceasing.org.uk/Great_North_Labyrinth.pdf">Great North Labyrinth </a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">We used it as a time to grow spiritually in&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">our friendship and give some of our&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">spiritual sorrows over to God.&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">We left the labyrinth together in&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">unity as dear friends,&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KIQ1yeJ1Bz4/TmnZPwvz2PI/AAAAAAAAIu4/3Wt7iUIDFgE/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+032+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KIQ1yeJ1Bz4/TmnZPwvz2PI/AAAAAAAAIu4/3Wt7iUIDFgE/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+032+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">&nbsp;a blessing to each other,&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">a true gift from God the Father.&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">It was a refreshing uplifting spiritual&nbsp; </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">experience for me. </span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Thank you Cindy for this new old discovery!!&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">I'm so happy to understand and appreciate&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">this age old spiritual practice known as&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">THE LABYRINTH.&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Hope you enjoyed learning with me!&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Please remember those who lost their lives&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">on 911 and the loved ones they left behind.&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">They still need our prayers!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Til next time...&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU!<br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">SHERRY<br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-4762154412981798203?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3feA7jLuCELpcknSlUk5cYWMvzw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3feA7jLuCELpcknSlUk5cYWMvzw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3feA7jLuCELpcknSlUk5cYWMvzw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3feA7jLuCELpcknSlUk5cYWMvzw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/imSYTpccD50" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com13http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/09/loving-labyrinths-part-ii-of-my-toledo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-75973775417076049692011-09-02T08:34:00.002-04:002011-09-03T08:19:08.321-04:002011-09-03T08:19:08.321-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">It's been a whole year since I've seen my&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">dear friend Cindy!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">So to my hometown of Toledo I go!!&nbsp;</div><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IfM-xZyJomM/Tl-GDwYLsJI/AAAAAAAAIsQ/DDW0Mmo4LXQ/s1600/Cindys+patio+7-10-10+066+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IfM-xZyJomM/Tl-GDwYLsJI/AAAAAAAAIsQ/DDW0Mmo4LXQ/s320/Cindys+patio+7-10-10+066+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Cindy planned a Girls Get Together at her home with&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">two of our High School classmates,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Judy &amp; Nancy.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">A third gal, Jenny, could not attend because&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">of a serious health issue in her family.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Please pray for Jenny's husband for healing.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Jenny was a Grade School friend of mine and&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Judy was a neighborhood friend. Nancy lived 2&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">doors down from my Mom's house. So it's so&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">nice to see them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">We dined outside until the raindrops came&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and forced us in. Cindy's patio is incredible!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I feel like I'm in the South of France or Italy on&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">a Piazza... it's so peaceful. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G8P9AmEZH2U/Tl-G1CjLsKI/AAAAAAAAIsU/3Fg2WZrqFN4/s1600/Cindys+patio+7-10-10+003+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G8P9AmEZH2U/Tl-G1CjLsKI/AAAAAAAAIsU/3Fg2WZrqFN4/s320/Cindys+patio+7-10-10+003+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">There's something wonderful to look at in&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">every corner... </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AMlFltqGd_4/Tl-HLsa_LmI/AAAAAAAAIsc/1Q4pVmA7aA8/s1600/Cindys+patio+7-10-10+023+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AMlFltqGd_4/Tl-HLsa_LmI/AAAAAAAAIsc/1Q4pVmA7aA8/s320/Cindys+patio+7-10-10+023+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">the sailcloth and strings of lights are such&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">a finishing touch to the feeling of far away places. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5rbQxixj8DM/Tl-HVDSMcAI/AAAAAAAAIsg/7QmbJH3WP3Q/s1600/Cindys+patio+7-10-10+033+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5rbQxixj8DM/Tl-HVDSMcAI/AAAAAAAAIsg/7QmbJH3WP3Q/s320/Cindys+patio+7-10-10+033+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-llpKIN8XRxQ/Tl-Hl1qQtGI/AAAAAAAAIsk/oTcFeGRrDjg/s1600/Cindys+patio+7-10-10+022+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-llpKIN8XRxQ/Tl-Hl1qQtGI/AAAAAAAAIsk/oTcFeGRrDjg/s320/Cindys+patio+7-10-10+022+copy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Cindy had some great crafts lined up for us.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">One was stamping metal objects with a letter&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">set that guys use to mark their tools with.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">You need a steady hand and a good aim!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Yes you guessed it... I whacked my thumb a good one!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fKdbBHnlN40/Tl-ID77LXLI/AAAAAAAAIso/RHoKIXQ2KHk/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+011+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fKdbBHnlN40/Tl-ID77LXLI/AAAAAAAAIso/RHoKIXQ2KHk/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+011+copy.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">We used a variety of metals to stamp on.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Old silver spoons, metal washers, copper.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Note: Stainless steel silverware is too hard... don't&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">waste your time trying it.)</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wg9UF4aT-ME/Tl-IUPzwnJI/AAAAAAAAIsw/qePjjdUdnw4/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+005+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wg9UF4aT-ME/Tl-IUPzwnJI/AAAAAAAAIsw/qePjjdUdnw4/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+005+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I loved the things we made. I did several herb markers&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">that Cindy's hubby later cut into pointed shapes to&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">make it easy to stick into my herbs.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cindy is now selling her stamped creations!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">You go girl!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IhCbIOv9e6M/Tl-INL_btMI/AAAAAAAAIss/Lz84Gx6dRI4/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+016+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IhCbIOv9e6M/Tl-INL_btMI/AAAAAAAAIss/Lz84Gx6dRI4/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+016+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">We visited some of our favorite places in Toledo.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Libbey Factory Outlet is one of them.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P3SuYX9PPX8/TmCxvN99NqI/AAAAAAAAIs4/-3q9doVXWck/s1600/Tol+Libbey+Factory+Outlet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P3SuYX9PPX8/TmCxvN99NqI/AAAAAAAAIs4/-3q9doVXWck/s320/Tol+Libbey+Factory+Outlet.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">It's chocked full of great buys on glassware and dishes. </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WDgvEjkRcdg/TmCx-bxBtQI/AAAAAAAAIs8/sdXnbd0XBq0/s1600/toledo+libbey+factory+outlet+inside.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WDgvEjkRcdg/TmCx-bxBtQI/AAAAAAAAIs8/sdXnbd0XBq0/s200/toledo+libbey+factory+outlet+inside.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Then to the Superior Antique Mall&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">next door.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HZ0Ji4xz-SE/TmC_P8I6C-I/AAAAAAAAIuA/d9vot9HDbOU/s1600/Tol+antiques+open+sign.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HZ0Ji4xz-SE/TmC_P8I6C-I/AAAAAAAAIuA/d9vot9HDbOU/s1600/Tol+antiques+open+sign.jpeg" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">You can usually find something in this place&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">whether you need it or not! LOL&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Usually NOT!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jUxFwVYCgmw/TmC_YC8aaYI/AAAAAAAAIuE/r5oV0Rh4728/s1600/tol+antique+mall+image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jUxFwVYCgmw/TmC_YC8aaYI/AAAAAAAAIuE/r5oV0Rh4728/s320/tol+antique+mall+image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">One evening we went to the Toledo Museum of Art.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I LOVE this place and as a child and then as an&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">art student it became a warm inviting place&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">full of culture and beauty.</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s4JONZOh-kQ/TmCycpuMaiI/AAAAAAAAItA/cZdw8zOY15g/s1600/Toledo+Museum+of+Art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="151" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s4JONZOh-kQ/TmCycpuMaiI/AAAAAAAAItA/cZdw8zOY15g/s320/Toledo+Museum+of+Art.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">Toledo Museum of Art</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">This is one of our favorites...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Syndics of the Amsterdam&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Goldsmiths Guild</div><div style="text-align: center;">By Thomas de Keyser.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The symbolism of how they are&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">seated and what they are holding&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">is so interesting.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">They are such handsome men&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and the artist has such insight into&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the personality of the faces. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CVdczdR6pZY/TmC3LrIGzaI/AAAAAAAAItU/tqOxPjPBYgY/s1600/Tol+art+museum+Portico.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CVdczdR6pZY/TmC3LrIGzaI/AAAAAAAAItU/tqOxPjPBYgY/s1600/Tol+art+museum+Portico.gif" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Noqak_n7P6E/TmC3tlBUSwI/AAAAAAAAItc/vRG1SzcgI4E/s1600/Tol+art+museum+Dutch+Goldsmiths.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Noqak_n7P6E/TmC3tlBUSwI/AAAAAAAAItc/vRG1SzcgI4E/s320/Tol+art+museum+Dutch+Goldsmiths.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">Toledo Museum of Art</span></div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">This is Rainy Day, Boston&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">by Childe Hassem.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I really like this style of painting.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lRQsA1DO-VI/TmC3bf5f6xI/AAAAAAAAItY/_mmfz0rBAKw/s1600/Tol+museum+Childe+Hassam+Boston+Rainy+Day+Toledo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lRQsA1DO-VI/TmC3bf5f6xI/AAAAAAAAItY/_mmfz0rBAKw/s1600/Tol+museum+Childe+Hassam+Boston+Rainy+Day+Toledo.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">Toledo Museum of Art</span></div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;I find it so awesome to stand in the presence&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">of a work of art such as this huge painting of&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Water Lilies by Claude Monet... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YWz1gwpOFO8/TmCypg5KCTI/AAAAAAAAItE/Qzv3-ba4ySw/s1600/Tol+art+museum-Claude_Monet_Water_Lilies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YWz1gwpOFO8/TmCypg5KCTI/AAAAAAAAItE/Qzv3-ba4ySw/s320/Tol+art+museum-Claude_Monet_Water_Lilies.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">Toledo Museum of Art</span></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;and Harvest near Auvers, 1890&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">by Vincent Van Gogh</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qpFUDUBlTIU/TmCywzVTjsI/AAAAAAAAItI/DBv7Qcb3Ti4/s1600/Tol+art+museum+Vincent+Van+Gogh++Harvest+near+Auvers+1890.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qpFUDUBlTIU/TmCywzVTjsI/AAAAAAAAItI/DBv7Qcb3Ti4/s320/Tol+art+museum+Vincent+Van+Gogh++Harvest+near+Auvers+1890.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">Toledo Museum of Art</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and The Dancers by Edgar Degas.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jcTkLfPmRmY/TmC8RBEAvsI/AAAAAAAAIt4/vdGpLsmYi70/s1600/Tol+art+museum+The+Dancers+Edgar+Degas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jcTkLfPmRmY/TmC8RBEAvsI/AAAAAAAAIt4/vdGpLsmYi70/s1600/Tol+art+museum+The+Dancers+Edgar+Degas.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">Toledo Museum of Art</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;I love the old masters of art. </div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The Toledo Art Museum has an incredible&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Egyptian section. </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ua1o_5GZqE0/TmCy7kCueuI/AAAAAAAAItM/LPtwI2cYGiM/s1600/Tol+art+museum+Egypt+Fragment+of+relief+showing+2+warriors+Assyrian%252C+704-681Bce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ua1o_5GZqE0/TmCy7kCueuI/AAAAAAAAItM/LPtwI2cYGiM/s320/Tol+art+museum+Egypt+Fragment+of+relief+showing+2+warriors+Assyrian%252C+704-681Bce.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">Toledo Museum of Art</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KTmVMLn5CjI/TmCzIBo9-zI/AAAAAAAAItQ/QDmEk3Ap4P8/s1600/Tol+art+museum+Egypt+Canopic+Jars+1085-730BCE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="163" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KTmVMLn5CjI/TmCzIBo9-zI/AAAAAAAAItQ/QDmEk3Ap4P8/s320/Tol+art+museum+Egypt+Canopic+Jars+1085-730BCE.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">Toledo Museum of Art</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-474vEGy0p30/TmC4TWPQ7ZI/AAAAAAAAIto/hX4YPUPIMmM/s1600/Tol+art+museum+swiss+room+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-474vEGy0p30/TmC4TWPQ7ZI/AAAAAAAAIto/hX4YPUPIMmM/s1600/Tol+art+museum+swiss+room+3.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EsY7y-iYs94/TmC4aaCUgOI/AAAAAAAAIts/VFb5ymtuYOk/s1600/Tol+art+museum+swiss+room+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EsY7y-iYs94/TmC4aaCUgOI/AAAAAAAAIts/VFb5ymtuYOk/s1600/Tol+art+museum+swiss+room+4.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">My most favorite place in the museum is&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the Swiss Room. This room was part of&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the Villa Solitude on Lake Zurich, Switzerland.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">The room was purchased&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">by Nettie P Ketchum who lived in Switzerland&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">much of her life and wanted the museum in&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">her hometown to have a bit of what she loved. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a small room with a gorgeous&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;">ceramic tile stove...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AgVjMz2thSk/TmC4fECka8I/AAAAAAAAItw/zXyCitRp01M/s1600/Tol+art+museum+swiss+room+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AgVjMz2thSk/TmC4fECka8I/AAAAAAAAItw/zXyCitRp01M/s320/Tol+art+museum+swiss+room+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LWSQo13YlIE/TmC40rNqGII/AAAAAAAAIt0/pt48EKOgQ5I/s1600/tol+art+museum+Chilhuly+chandy.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LWSQo13YlIE/TmC40rNqGII/AAAAAAAAIt0/pt48EKOgQ5I/s1600/tol+art+museum+Chilhuly+chandy.gif" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BKAPZfwyPsU/TmC4JKF2xwI/AAAAAAAAItk/CFpGW6MvCSk/s1600/Tol+art+museum+room+fm+Chateau+de+Chenaille+2.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BKAPZfwyPsU/TmC4JKF2xwI/AAAAAAAAItk/CFpGW6MvCSk/s1600/Tol+art+museum+room+fm+Chateau+de+Chenaille+2.gif" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">Toledo Museum of Art</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">and a lovely multi-function room.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">It reminds me of the old childrens book Heidi.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">If you listen close you can hear someone&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">yodeling! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AQJmycf8rUA/TmDGb4jra9I/AAAAAAAAIuI/EoeABUVl4co/s1600/Tol+museum+swiss+room+attempt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AQJmycf8rUA/TmDGb4jra9I/AAAAAAAAIuI/EoeABUVl4co/s320/Tol+museum+swiss+room+attempt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">Toledo Museum of Art</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">And of course there is the magnificent&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">chandelier by Dale Chihuly.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Quite spectacular! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kDSS4G1yPe8/TmC8m0U_AtI/AAAAAAAAIt8/GoNS2mumBdI/s1600/Tol+art+museum+chilhuly+chandy+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kDSS4G1yPe8/TmC8m0U_AtI/AAAAAAAAIt8/GoNS2mumBdI/s320/Tol+art+museum+chilhuly+chandy+2.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">Toledo Museum of Art<span id="goog_1138582210"></span><span id="goog_1138582211"></span></span></div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">Speaking of chandies...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">here's a sneak peak of something&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cindy's hubby gave me to&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">light up my life!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mazWBOg83gw/Tl-IfOEIx3I/AAAAAAAAIs0/v2sreJo1FVM/s1600/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+021+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mazWBOg83gw/Tl-IfOEIx3I/AAAAAAAAIs0/v2sreJo1FVM/s320/Cindy+Chandy+Rogers+Aug+2011+021+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">You'll see more of this in a future post!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hey... I've got to have something to&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">get you to keep comin' back right? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you know the difference between&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">a Maze and a Labyrinth??</div><div style="text-align: center;">Find out this on a future post also!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Cindy is such a gracious hostess...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">THANK YOU KITTY for a GREAT TIME!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">A la prochaine... til next time... </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-7597377541707604969?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o22TXt3MgNp-5Diqe7hv4kIlros/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o22TXt3MgNp-5Diqe7hv4kIlros/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o22TXt3MgNp-5Diqe7hv4kIlros/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o22TXt3MgNp-5Diqe7hv4kIlros/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/yQ8MRP84MbY" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com12http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/09/hometown-happiness-part-i.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-16816169184066111382011-08-20T06:00:00.113-04:002011-08-20T06:00:02.670-04:002011-08-20T06:00:02.670-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Truvia has such nice containers,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">it's a shame to waste them and send them to&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the trash heap, so let's get creative.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rbUdhcrkZgk/TkfZIOzzBDI/AAAAAAAAIqs/Bl3YlNXqLIQ/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+001+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rbUdhcrkZgk/TkfZIOzzBDI/AAAAAAAAIqs/Bl3YlNXqLIQ/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+001+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Although my project is for the flip-top box,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to show you the container of Truvia&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">makes fabulous "doo-dad" containers...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">(that's a technical term for you new crafters)<br /> you can easily remove the product label<br /> on the plastic container and VOILA...<br /> add your own label and doo-dads!</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--g4RwUxY9pE/TkfZQlKSZ1I/AAAAAAAAIqw/4-q8OTsuCII/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+005+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--g4RwUxY9pE/TkfZQlKSZ1I/AAAAAAAAIqw/4-q8OTsuCII/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+005+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;You'll need a paper or silk flower...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">this one is several scrapbook scalloped circles in&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">graduating sizes, punched in the centers and held&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">together by a brad. You spray the top side of the&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">flower and scrunch (another tech term) the paper&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">to mold your flower the shape you want, let dry.<br /> (note: a flat surface on the bottom of this paper<br /> flower makes it a lot easier to attach)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fS1nLdsSl7o/TkfZZD-M2bI/AAAAAAAAIq0/urocrF2VA70/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+008+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fS1nLdsSl7o/TkfZZD-M2bI/AAAAAAAAIq0/urocrF2VA70/s200/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+008+copy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">You will also need double sided tape<br /> (there's removable &amp; permanent) </div><div style="text-align: center;">and clear adhesive dots or glue gun or craft&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">glue, whatever you've got.<br /> These happen to be what I used.<br /> (I believe I also used a bit of Eileen's Craft Glue to<br /> attach the vintage buttons.<br /> Nice and sticky to hold the buttons where I<br /> wanted them to stay.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_eBP5orkJzs/TkfZdM4IZmI/AAAAAAAAIq4/slhrlS46k4s/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+011+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_eBP5orkJzs/TkfZdM4IZmI/AAAAAAAAIq4/slhrlS46k4s/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+011+copy.jpg" width="263" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Also needed is 2 pieces of scrapbook paper,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">these were only $.59 each. And I think they<br /> were probably on sale... WOO-HOO!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4YrcrZlAZPA/TkfZg77rkFI/AAAAAAAAIq8/MABbJj6J5qQ/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+013+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4YrcrZlAZPA/TkfZg77rkFI/AAAAAAAAIq8/MABbJj6J5qQ/s200/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+013+copy.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Lay the front of the Truvia box on the paper and&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">crease the corners of the paper, leaving enough on the&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">top edge and bottom edge to fold over,<br /> crease these edges.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Trim where possible to make it easier to fold over</div><div style="text-align: center;">as shown below. I did several "fittings" before<br /> applying ANY tape! LOL</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rx3Mg-sFGVI/TkfZkwHIaWI/AAAAAAAAIrA/heFzA0GkuB4/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+015+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rx3Mg-sFGVI/TkfZkwHIaWI/AAAAAAAAIrA/heFzA0GkuB4/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+015+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Wrong side of paper for front &amp; sides of box</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Apply double sided tap to all corners, edges and centers&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">of paper, I make an X in the center of the sections&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">with my tape. That insures that the center of your<br /> front piece (and other large areas) won't bulge out<br /> from the box and look amateurish.<br /> Carefully apply the taped paper to&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the box, smoothing down and folding under bottom&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">edge and over top edge to the inside.<br /> If you're new at covering boxes you can get<br /> the removable doublesided tape that is<br /> forgiving and lets you pull off the paper<br /> and refit. I've graduated to Permanent!!</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NZcEmBj5sKQ/TkfZtixSoeI/AAAAAAAAIrE/LwghguQMqFY/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+016+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NZcEmBj5sKQ/TkfZtixSoeI/AAAAAAAAIrE/LwghguQMqFY/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+016+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Front of box being wrapped with paper, bottom of box showing</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The paper should wrap around the back like below.<br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EebUnlF8fo4/TkfaDc-2_yI/AAAAAAAAIrI/crpiRuXdHqY/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EebUnlF8fo4/TkfaDc-2_yI/AAAAAAAAIrI/crpiRuXdHqY/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+020.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Back of box showing</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5p_4sAjeMpE/TkfaJXI9AqI/AAAAAAAAIrM/R3LMuXzjAUg/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+021+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5p_4sAjeMpE/TkfaJXI9AqI/AAAAAAAAIrM/R3LMuXzjAUg/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+021+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Covered front of box - ooohhh pretty paper</span><br /> <br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Now lay the box on another sheet of scrapbook&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">paper to do the same thing to cover the back and&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the flip-top and fold under the flip top edges.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Trim unnecessary&nbsp; paper to make the fold overs&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and fold unders easier. No need to wrap the back<br /> around to the sides of box, the sides are already<br /> covered nicely. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8ateuryWLow/TkfaR_DbukI/AAAAAAAAIrQ/zzL-bLseH0c/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+024+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8ateuryWLow/TkfaR_DbukI/AAAAAAAAIrQ/zzL-bLseH0c/s200/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+024+copy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Making the piece for back and flip-top of box</span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Be patient, you can do it! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Once again use double sided tape and place the&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">fitted paper carefully onto the back and top of&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the box, smooth down and fold under on the bottom<br /> of box and the flip-top part of box.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NDs3OEJ9aVA/TkfaYqsOPFI/AAAAAAAAIrU/pUhC-egF8Jo/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+025+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NDs3OEJ9aVA/TkfaYqsOPFI/AAAAAAAAIrU/pUhC-egF8Jo/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+025+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Back of box</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The result should look like this below.<br /> Try closing and opening top.<br /> Make sure nothing is<br /> getting stuck when trying to open it.<br /> If so, make necessary adjustments, trimming<br /> where necessary.<br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n3ax5c0SXM8/TkfadVhBktI/AAAAAAAAIrY/byWuTKE74lc/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+027+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n3ax5c0SXM8/TkfadVhBktI/AAAAAAAAIrY/byWuTKE74lc/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+027+copy.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">You're almost done!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">At this point the bottom is not entirely covered&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">so trace the bottom of the box onto paper&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and cut out...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5az2Zig2_eQ/TkfaizqRj2I/AAAAAAAAIrc/sTwtQZbQpl0/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+028+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5az2Zig2_eQ/TkfaizqRj2I/AAAAAAAAIrc/sTwtQZbQpl0/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+028+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bottom of box</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">with double sided tape attach to bottom.<br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SrNCIUT-zhg/Tkfar2VZEFI/AAAAAAAAIrg/iJGW2UpSGpU/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+030+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SrNCIUT-zhg/Tkfar2VZEFI/AAAAAAAAIrg/iJGW2UpSGpU/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+030+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Now the fun part begins!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> Embellish the top with your paper of silk flower and&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">ribbons, buttons, seashells<br /> and whatever&nbsp; pretties you have on hand...<br /> isn't this fun??</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7jhR-N3U590/TkfavTxzrqI/AAAAAAAAIrk/NXQiuBx66vU/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+032+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="157" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7jhR-N3U590/TkfavTxzrqI/AAAAAAAAIrk/NXQiuBx66vU/s200/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+032+copy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i1ZESaKH4pQ/Tkfa6SG6aAI/AAAAAAAAIro/fvD1jqcRbeE/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+035+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i1ZESaKH4pQ/Tkfa6SG6aAI/AAAAAAAAIro/fvD1jqcRbeE/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+035+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to enhance the flower edges so I took a&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">metallic pen and just touched the edges with it.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-arJ8KBpmSPA/TkfbAWaFXbI/AAAAAAAAIrs/eeWZ4wSwdX8/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+045+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-arJ8KBpmSPA/TkfbAWaFXbI/AAAAAAAAIrs/eeWZ4wSwdX8/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+045+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The front needed a little something...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">a vintage button with the shank cut off&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">was the perfect finishing touch!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3VXwJLhr7iI/TkfbFgh6ACI/AAAAAAAAIrw/J8oruM-WIK4/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+047+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3VXwJLhr7iI/TkfbFgh6ACI/AAAAAAAAIrw/J8oruM-WIK4/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+047+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ta-Dah!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Some paper pattern tissue wrapped gifts inside&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">made a lovely gift for&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Marie @ <a href="http://tonidolls.blogspot.com/">Dolls by Marie Antoinette</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She said she really liked it.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Marie and I have fun making things for each other.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">She's such a doll herself!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DF4cwyt2_CM/TkfbKPB08XI/AAAAAAAAIr0/sPFBfgMh2qo/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+048+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DF4cwyt2_CM/TkfbKPB08XI/AAAAAAAAIr0/sPFBfgMh2qo/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+048+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Surprise!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">There's more!!<br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Now for another box.<br /> Same type Truvia box... different paper &amp; doo-dads! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I covered this&nbsp; box the same way with&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">a scrolly black &amp; white paper. So chic!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to use one of the Acanthus leaves </div><div style="text-align: center;">for the top embellishment. To make it more&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">dimensional I took my scoring tool ( a rounded&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">tip the won't pierce or cut the paper, only&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">crease it) and scored the veins in the leaf.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hO_IXzpa8i4/TkfbOzbWmsI/AAAAAAAAIr4/jeytAfgR-CE/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+039+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hO_IXzpa8i4/TkfbOzbWmsI/AAAAAAAAIr4/jeytAfgR-CE/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+039+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">After cutting out the leaf I folded the leaf along the score&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">lines to give it lift and shape. Hey... that's what I need...<br /> LIFT &amp; SHAPE!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vzQEZWza5i8/Tkfbb4JRm-I/AAAAAAAAIr8/_MiGXwmR64Q/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+040+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vzQEZWza5i8/Tkfbb4JRm-I/AAAAAAAAIr8/_MiGXwmR64Q/s320/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+040+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I added some vintage buttons in a variety&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">of shapes to add some sophisticated bling.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aY21odJKL9o/Tkfbogt_0HI/AAAAAAAAIsA/dEamDisKNDk/s1600/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+042+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aY21odJKL9o/Tkfbogt_0HI/AAAAAAAAIsA/dEamDisKNDk/s200/Addy+Avery+Chris+July+2011+Truvia+box+craft+042+copy.jpg" width="187" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">One more vintage button on the front and&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">silver edging on the leaf and it's DONE!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ljVbmorZ9xA/TkgKu-tS2_I/AAAAAAAAIsE/T3gGfaQZRJI/s1600/addy+avery+Miss+gifts+Truvia+boxes+082+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ljVbmorZ9xA/TkgKu-tS2_I/AAAAAAAAIsE/T3gGfaQZRJI/s320/addy+avery+Miss+gifts+Truvia+boxes+082+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Oh boy it's&nbsp; Done!</span><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">This one is for my dear friend Cindy who&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">is my hostess for the next week.<br /> That's right, I'm on the road again to<br /> my hometown, Toledo!<br /> The Glass Capital of the World!<br /> T-town!<br /> Todelydo! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e_AvnMhrUro/TkgK7J9cpNI/AAAAAAAAIsI/wo_oqGWXgDI/s1600/addy+avery+Miss+gifts+Truvia+boxes+080+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e_AvnMhrUro/TkgK7J9cpNI/AAAAAAAAIsI/wo_oqGWXgDI/s320/addy+avery+Miss+gifts+Truvia+boxes+080+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hope you like this Cindy!</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cindy has invited me to her home and we'll be&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">doing some crafts she has lined up, then <br /> getting together with High School friends.&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;">I can hardly wait!!<br /> Then I'll be staying with my Brother and<br /> we will be visiting my nephew &amp; family.<br /> <br /> Yes, I've packed my camera and have the<br /> battery charger even!<br /> Let the gab fest begin!!!<br /> <br /> <br /> Hope you got some ideas of how to use<br /> some throw away items!<br /> <br /> <br /> Blessings to all of you!<br /> <br /> <i>Sherry</i></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-1681616918406611138?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jC1izkdu_oxxR1dXycCBHYGiKf8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jC1izkdu_oxxR1dXycCBHYGiKf8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jC1izkdu_oxxR1dXycCBHYGiKf8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jC1izkdu_oxxR1dXycCBHYGiKf8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/z0EF7W28lrc" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com13http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/08/youre-gonna-love-this-craft-project.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-87748548707682505442011-08-13T08:53:00.001-04:002011-08-13T08:53:04.749-04:002011-08-13T08:53:04.749-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">I just wanted to take this&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">week to thank ALL of you&nbsp; </span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">friends, near and far,&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">for taking the time to&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">stop by and visit my blog!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yDa31nW4gqo/TkZqRMkjiJI/AAAAAAAAIqE/8Jyh0TjKsuU/s1600/thank+you+letter.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yDa31nW4gqo/TkZqRMkjiJI/AAAAAAAAIqE/8Jyh0TjKsuU/s1600/thank+you+letter.jpeg" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: large;">I look at the little map on my&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">sidebar and I'm amazed at&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">all the different locations you&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">visit from. </span></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ECF1Ye9_-Q0/TkPZPnlfr4I/AAAAAAAAIpc/lqgyx5UrUXs/s1600/map-of-the-world1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ECF1Ye9_-Q0/TkPZPnlfr4I/AAAAAAAAIpc/lqgyx5UrUXs/s320/map-of-the-world1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Vintage World Map&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">To everyone in the states...</span> </span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2kwaD6X-E-8/TkZqlODRR7I/AAAAAAAAIqI/agl4mBpi_Yo/s1600/thank+you+roses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2kwaD6X-E-8/TkZqlODRR7I/AAAAAAAAIqI/agl4mBpi_Yo/s320/thank+you+roses.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YkBq39hV5Rc/TkUeWFGe9iI/AAAAAAAAIpo/lkJ9j1pIUDI/s1600/map+usa+vintage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YkBq39hV5Rc/TkUeWFGe9iI/AAAAAAAAIpo/lkJ9j1pIUDI/s320/map+usa+vintage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Vintage map of the United States of America</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">including our Hawaiian Islands...</span></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pP1bDHuxIh8/TkZu9eiQz4I/AAAAAAAAIqo/yCIn4me06gY/s1600/map+hawaii.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pP1bDHuxIh8/TkZu9eiQz4I/AAAAAAAAIqo/yCIn4me06gY/s320/map+hawaii.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;">Vintage map of the Hawaiian Islands</span></span></span><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">&nbsp;</span></span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;">To all of you in our neighboring&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Canada... </span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ag8JDEG-Nzc/TkZqzfAHCJI/AAAAAAAAIqM/O3I9r_iktog/s1600/thank+you+canadian.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ag8JDEG-Nzc/TkZqzfAHCJI/AAAAAAAAIqM/O3I9r_iktog/s320/thank+you+canadian.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eXe68rBeefc/TkUey5zz4HI/AAAAAAAAIps/U1HmA9sOlL0/s1600/map+canada+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eXe68rBeefc/TkUey5zz4HI/AAAAAAAAIps/U1HmA9sOlL0/s320/map+canada+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Vintage map of the Dominion of Canada</span><br /> <br /> <br /> </div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">To the wonderful folks&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">in South America... </span></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wecg1iMTI5k/TkZrCETn58I/AAAAAAAAIqQ/TntmXpgF6Q8/s1600/thank+you+package.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wecg1iMTI5k/TkZrCETn58I/AAAAAAAAIqQ/TntmXpgF6Q8/s1600/thank+you+package.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YPeUt9zbfeo/TkUarbDGSHI/AAAAAAAAIpk/-9xwJDdkoNw/s1600/map+south+america.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YPeUt9zbfeo/TkUarbDGSHI/AAAAAAAAIpk/-9xwJDdkoNw/s320/map+south+america.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Vintage map of South America</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">To the friendly people in Australia...</span> </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oEeas9BiZ4k/TkZrNzFgvzI/AAAAAAAAIqU/HRr2IPEkOTI/s1600/thank+you+bear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="129" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oEeas9BiZ4k/TkZrNzFgvzI/AAAAAAAAIqU/HRr2IPEkOTI/s320/thank+you+bear.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XaGWE_5d7cU/TkUfJVrEu1I/AAAAAAAAIpw/jseWsZmrSx8/s1600/map+australia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XaGWE_5d7cU/TkUfJVrEu1I/AAAAAAAAIpw/jseWsZmrSx8/s320/map+australia.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Vintage map of Australia</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">To all of you throughout the </span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">beautiful European countries...&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cyZORxE9j-U/TkZrYbSWYiI/AAAAAAAAIqY/pIwzNgSRhAw/s1600/thank+you+cameo.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cyZORxE9j-U/TkZrYbSWYiI/AAAAAAAAIqY/pIwzNgSRhAw/s1600/thank+you+cameo.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5BtT-yIXgQQ/TkUgmLoqb_I/AAAAAAAAIp4/MWo3f8DkRtY/s1600/map+europe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5BtT-yIXgQQ/TkUgmLoqb_I/AAAAAAAAIp4/MWo3f8DkRtY/s320/map+europe.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">&nbsp;Vintage map of Europe</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">To the lovely people&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;">of Asia... </span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0a7TFvpLXGo/TkZrgfEoI7I/AAAAAAAAIqc/ErbrH4GbF3Q/s1600/thank+you+framed.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0a7TFvpLXGo/TkZrgfEoI7I/AAAAAAAAIqc/ErbrH4GbF3Q/s1600/thank+you+framed.jpeg" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x2fO192cr0w/TkUgDBuSjAI/AAAAAAAAIp0/ybNOUBZwk9M/s1600/map+asia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x2fO192cr0w/TkUgDBuSjAI/AAAAAAAAIp0/ybNOUBZwk9M/s320/map+asia.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Vintage map of Asia</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">To all of the people in&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">far away Africa...&nbsp;</span> </span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-saCGg3fGq7s/TkZrsYUf5aI/AAAAAAAAIqg/owUOtZoHcN8/s1600/thank+you+discs.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-saCGg3fGq7s/TkZrsYUf5aI/AAAAAAAAIqg/owUOtZoHcN8/s1600/thank+you+discs.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f7X7r3xazFY/TkUg3fODxvI/AAAAAAAAIp8/ilZd-Y2mYjc/s1600/map+africa+vintage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f7X7r3xazFY/TkUg3fODxvI/AAAAAAAAIp8/ilZd-Y2mYjc/s320/map+africa+vintage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Vintage map of Africa</span></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">To anyone in any place I&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">haven't mentioned...&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you&nbsp;</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">for coming to visit&nbsp;</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">and joining in a&nbsp;</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">cup of friendship!!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e-wNvQaLf3U/TkUhXxaN7dI/AAAAAAAAIqA/HbEY0t-Uups/s1600/thank+you+w+teacups.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e-wNvQaLf3U/TkUhXxaN7dI/AAAAAAAAIqA/HbEY0t-Uups/s1600/thank+you+w+teacups.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>You are the best of the best!</i></span></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x-HHosdqiTw/TkZrzVbTolI/AAAAAAAAIqk/TfNWMZMLv9w/s1600/thak+you+you%2527re+sweet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x-HHosdqiTw/TkZrzVbTolI/AAAAAAAAIqk/TfNWMZMLv9w/s400/thak+you+you%2527re+sweet.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>God bless each and everyone&nbsp;</i> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>of you to the fullest!</i> </span></div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">BIG hugs, Sherry</span></div><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-8774854870768250544?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o6jaxNeMIgMkraETzfoRkmdtN6w/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o6jaxNeMIgMkraETzfoRkmdtN6w/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o6jaxNeMIgMkraETzfoRkmdtN6w/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o6jaxNeMIgMkraETzfoRkmdtN6w/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/PBxYK5VSpOw" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com13http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/08/thank-you-all-of-you-for-visiting-my.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-54180137131049608092011-08-08T04:55:00.044-04:002011-08-08T05:31:46.120-04:002011-08-08T05:31:46.120-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let's slow down time... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lBPSXymE-rI/Tj1jIOPdbuI/AAAAAAAAIkE/6E0u67LhFgc/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+225+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lBPSXymE-rI/Tj1jIOPdbuI/AAAAAAAAIkE/6E0u67LhFgc/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+225+copy.jpg" width="254" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">My Dad's Watch</span><br /> <br /> <br /> and&nbsp; pack a straw bag...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t97B5IVEaB0/Tj12T97YFOI/AAAAAAAAIkM/Dxvk0rlrzcc/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+232+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t97B5IVEaB0/Tj12T97YFOI/AAAAAAAAIkM/Dxvk0rlrzcc/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+232+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> and a favorite beach hat...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-09dJI-li5mQ/Tj12dQotj_I/AAAAAAAAIkQ/vQKxc-LCLIc/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+251+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-09dJI-li5mQ/Tj12dQotj_I/AAAAAAAAIkQ/vQKxc-LCLIc/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+251+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> my opera glasses<br /> for possible mermaid sitings... <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XaY-76lqzus/Tj12vctZZtI/AAAAAAAAIkU/I-Nu9-fyDEs/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+264+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XaY-76lqzus/Tj12vctZZtI/AAAAAAAAIkU/I-Nu9-fyDEs/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+264+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">MY MOTHER-IN-LAW, MARY'S OPERA GLASSES</span><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">because we long to see the colors of the sea...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tHWy2tVRQWM/Tj13ueBl66I/AAAAAAAAIkY/dluLU6TqwrI/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+236+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tHWy2tVRQWM/Tj13ueBl66I/AAAAAAAAIkY/dluLU6TqwrI/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+236+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> that beautiful blue &amp; green that refreshes us... <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J0cJD2X3WTM/Tj2B4plsFdI/AAAAAAAAIks/g8T2RjyNA2c/s1600/boat+blue+%2526+green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J0cJD2X3WTM/Tj2B4plsFdI/AAAAAAAAIks/g8T2RjyNA2c/s1600/boat+blue+%2526+green.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">SOURCE: GOOGLE IMAGES </span><br /> <br /> <br /> and soothes us.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HCKK7nC4Rj0/Tj2DtskInNI/AAAAAAAAIkw/TE2SpWcZgG0/s1600/blue+sea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HCKK7nC4Rj0/Tj2DtskInNI/AAAAAAAAIkw/TE2SpWcZgG0/s320/blue+sea.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">SOURCE: GOOGLE IMAGES</span><br /> <br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">We'll leave our fast city lives behind,&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gWytSOezLKE/Tj1jWNhCoCI/AAAAAAAAIkI/cvtXPG9niCg/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+231+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gWytSOezLKE/Tj1jWNhCoCI/AAAAAAAAIkI/cvtXPG9niCg/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+231+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">for seashells... </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dJ2I_73vX_o/Tj1iKY1hvNI/AAAAAAAAIkA/xPb2Ht0uPBA/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+220+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dJ2I_73vX_o/Tj1iKY1hvNI/AAAAAAAAIkA/xPb2Ht0uPBA/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+220+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span id="goog_903092244"></span><span id="goog_903092245"></span><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and board walks...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fgO3SwV_xhA/Tjv8OEMN-II/AAAAAAAAIi8/ZuZH1YItk_M/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+072+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fgO3SwV_xhA/Tjv8OEMN-II/AAAAAAAAIi8/ZuZH1YItk_M/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+072+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">COROLLA, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD WALK TO BEACH</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">sand dunes...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HVTkAU3ivrA/Tjv8WXq3K6I/AAAAAAAAIjA/Rg0BKDDteJ4/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+077+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HVTkAU3ivrA/Tjv8WXq3K6I/AAAAAAAAIjA/Rg0BKDDteJ4/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+077+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">loved ones ...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XVaHpKcoLBU/Tjv8hGcMA4I/AAAAAAAAIjE/aqyLgo3zf1g/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+078+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XVaHpKcoLBU/Tjv8hGcMA4I/AAAAAAAAIjE/aqyLgo3zf1g/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+078+copy.jpg" width="191" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">DIL CHRIS </span><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and a glimpse of the ocean.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3CafGE3rv7k/Tjv8vZ5pI7I/AAAAAAAAIjI/VnKiuGr3_8o/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+084+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3CafGE3rv7k/Tjv8vZ5pI7I/AAAAAAAAIjI/VnKiuGr3_8o/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+084+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Be still my heart!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Z_gvARU1fs/Tjv8-Z1G1HI/AAAAAAAAIjM/nuDvWN82ArU/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Z_gvARU1fs/Tjv8-Z1G1HI/AAAAAAAAIjM/nuDvWN82ArU/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+085.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">We'll dance on the beach...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O7hDlhmQujo/Tjv9Im1cPGI/AAAAAAAAIjQ/JwGBqEbdBHs/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+087+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O7hDlhmQujo/Tjv9Im1cPGI/AAAAAAAAIjQ/JwGBqEbdBHs/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+087+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">CHRIS </span><br /> <br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N-Vl66ibJH8/Tj5z_IwIoKI/AAAAAAAAIk0/mlgWBuGDicQ/s1600/seagulls+soaring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N-Vl66ibJH8/Tj5z_IwIoKI/AAAAAAAAIk0/mlgWBuGDicQ/s1600/seagulls+soaring.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">SOURCE: GOOGLE IMAGES</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">whirling free as a bird in the sky.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tVYocNKfpI0/Tjv9PpaCTOI/AAAAAAAAIjU/HfEDR9VFsJA/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+089+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tVYocNKfpI0/Tjv9PpaCTOI/AAAAAAAAIjU/HfEDR9VFsJA/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+089+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">CHRIS </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">We'll breathe in the ocean...<br /> <br /> can you smell it?&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ARyVXbzhj9U/Tjv3LN7rb4I/AAAAAAAAIiA/AOw6bBr-1qY/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+016+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ARyVXbzhj9U/Tjv3LN7rb4I/AAAAAAAAIiA/AOw6bBr-1qY/s400/OBX+vaca+July+2011+016+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The sea mist has called us to see a special surprise...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7d0sESIFIcE/Tjv3aKsfwMI/AAAAAAAAIiE/LdfbeCO2bKE/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+003+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7d0sESIFIcE/Tjv3aKsfwMI/AAAAAAAAIiE/LdfbeCO2bKE/s400/OBX+vaca+July+2011+003+copy.jpg" width="330" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">TONI &amp; CHRIS</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">wait for it... wait for it...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AY1wXtaUbZo/Tjv4eE21rpI/AAAAAAAAIiI/MPh4Is9vpDc/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+012+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AY1wXtaUbZo/Tjv4eE21rpI/AAAAAAAAIiI/MPh4Is9vpDc/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+012+copy.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">there it is...<br /> <br /> the sunrise!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4PjioMv3hG4/Tjv9nRrkgkI/AAAAAAAAIjY/MUdLX-s6UAA/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+130+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4PjioMv3hG4/Tjv9nRrkgkI/AAAAAAAAIjY/MUdLX-s6UAA/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+130+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">ATLANTIC OCEAN</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The ocean is joyous...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gfUoa9EJC9U/Tjv9vpACJ1I/AAAAAAAAIjc/h8TmruvWZv8/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+133+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gfUoa9EJC9U/Tjv9vpACJ1I/AAAAAAAAIjc/h8TmruvWZv8/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+133+copy.jpg" width="222" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">all golden and rich.<br /> <br /> A lovely gift from God!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M1Ot4RND12Q/Tj15vkb26vI/AAAAAAAAIkc/8PTbjLSzQCk/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+139+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M1Ot4RND12Q/Tj15vkb26vI/AAAAAAAAIkc/8PTbjLSzQCk/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+139+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We're looking for treasure along the sand ...</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0NoTqeLkack/Tjv5cM35lVI/AAAAAAAAIiU/xKyesA5wBXk/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+026+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0NoTqeLkack/Tjv5cM35lVI/AAAAAAAAIiU/xKyesA5wBXk/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+026+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">oh what treasures there are to behold!</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rzmOa8_0YQ8/Tjv48MtXjMI/AAAAAAAAIiQ/dzH3PmiPbXQ/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+060+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rzmOa8_0YQ8/Tjv48MtXjMI/AAAAAAAAIiQ/dzH3PmiPbXQ/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+060+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Yesterday's sandcastles sit abandoned&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">wondering when the ocean will rush up&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and return it to the sandy beach.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x6o1Er8FC0o/Tj6wEFHVapI/AAAAAAAAIoY/Mq7l7X1_DHk/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+141+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x6o1Er8FC0o/Tj6wEFHVapI/AAAAAAAAIoY/Mq7l7X1_DHk/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+141+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">We write in the sand...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vgonY7dQGVY/Tjv56ofWNoI/AAAAAAAAIic/qDbjOTY5AS4/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+095+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vgonY7dQGVY/Tjv56ofWNoI/AAAAAAAAIic/qDbjOTY5AS4/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+095+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_pjFPErmucY/Tj63koPWdfI/AAAAAAAAIog/O-jQvRGU13g/s1600/summer-writing+in+sand+flipflops.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_pjFPErmucY/Tj63koPWdfI/AAAAAAAAIog/O-jQvRGU13g/s320/summer-writing+in+sand+flipflops.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">SOURCE: GOOGLE IMAGES</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">just as I feared...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">there ARE gators here...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BZWX93VxCpQ/Tj63RGIJi3I/AAAAAAAAIoc/nRJD-NoKufU/s1600/Beach+Alligator.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BZWX93VxCpQ/Tj63RGIJi3I/AAAAAAAAIoc/nRJD-NoKufU/s320/Beach+Alligator.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">SOURCE: GOOGLE IMAGES</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and watch the seagulls and sandpipers&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">running on their beach,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">we are the intruders...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pHKhqnr3WvE/Tj69WwBtzAI/AAAAAAAAIow/Cbx9OQVsxGc/s1600/Seagull+on+beach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pHKhqnr3WvE/Tj69WwBtzAI/AAAAAAAAIow/Cbx9OQVsxGc/s320/Seagull+on+beach.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qNtlnZK7KLg/Tj69LiKgtxI/AAAAAAAAIos/VqKyRd9Kr0w/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+282+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qNtlnZK7KLg/Tj69LiKgtxI/AAAAAAAAIos/VqKyRd9Kr0w/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+282+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">we drink in the scene...</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oM3Ez5vIE9k/Tjv5kfaobdI/AAAAAAAAIiY/LgJq4mT1bSU/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+007+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oM3Ez5vIE9k/Tjv5kfaobdI/AAAAAAAAIiY/LgJq4mT1bSU/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+007+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">TONI &amp; CHRIS</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and we're so happy to feel the fresh sea air on our faces.</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ehZyUWLches/Tjv6lblo7kI/AAAAAAAAIig/lEQq7GlIn1k/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+032+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ehZyUWLches/Tjv6lblo7kI/AAAAAAAAIig/lEQq7GlIn1k/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+032+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">MOI &amp; CHRIS</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">So happy indeed!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hOZSvH-4F1s/Tjv6qfTT1uI/AAAAAAAAIik/3fgEHf3RjnM/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+022+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hOZSvH-4F1s/Tjv6qfTT1uI/AAAAAAAAIik/3fgEHf3RjnM/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+022+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">OUR DEAR FRIEND TONI</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">We sit at the water's edge...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2mFkWXwA3UA/Tjv8CQszZhI/AAAAAAAAIi4/VCeNC5GQ3o8/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+038+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2mFkWXwA3UA/Tjv8CQszZhI/AAAAAAAAIi4/VCeNC5GQ3o8/s200/OBX+vaca+July+2011+038+copy.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KBkzHzo3feY/Tjv-yyTKx8I/AAAAAAAAIjk/hQkw-5OzYc8/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+037+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KBkzHzo3feY/Tjv-yyTKx8I/AAAAAAAAIjk/hQkw-5OzYc8/s200/OBX+vaca+July+2011+037+copy.jpg" width="140" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">CHRIS</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and wait for the waves to wash up on our toes...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SPUxYiggcVI/Tjv-RYWPldI/AAAAAAAAIjg/ObTMD1unuRE/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+127+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SPUxYiggcVI/Tjv-RYWPldI/AAAAAAAAIjg/ObTMD1unuRE/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+127+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">how delightful as the waves go down to the sea... </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O0jMeqdDAw8/Tjv7mTnLtkI/AAAAAAAAIis/_RD2V1VzLO4/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+123+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O0jMeqdDAw8/Tjv7mTnLtkI/AAAAAAAAIis/_RD2V1VzLO4/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+123+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and back...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sYwoD5RPrqI/Tjv7tLPc0qI/AAAAAAAAIiw/grMykN-m5Ts/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+124+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sYwoD5RPrqI/Tjv7tLPc0qI/AAAAAAAAIiw/grMykN-m5Ts/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+124+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">down to the sea... and back.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nEYe62lMjpI/Tjv71SOZHuI/AAAAAAAAIi0/DbZCfQiBicI/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+125+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nEYe62lMjpI/Tjv71SOZHuI/AAAAAAAAIi0/DbZCfQiBicI/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+125+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">It's so wonderful to feel the warm sun&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;">with just bathing suits as our attire.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ancSRd-h84Y/Tj6RiMmCKsI/AAAAAAAAInw/6DBWuW0ei0w/s1600/ladies-in-bathing-costumes+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ancSRd-h84Y/Tj6RiMmCKsI/AAAAAAAAInw/6DBWuW0ei0w/s320/ladies-in-bathing-costumes+2.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">SOUrCE: GOOGLE IMAGES</span><br /> <br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qakxj3Pz8c4/Tjv_DSzI_UI/AAAAAAAAIjo/wwVj5yGg3ow/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+092+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qakxj3Pz8c4/Tjv_DSzI_UI/AAAAAAAAIjo/wwVj5yGg3ow/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+092+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">CHRIS</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Swim caps optional. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tddvLA75hnU/Tj6TJYCK4jI/AAAAAAAAIn4/fQ-XCjAbuUY/s1600/swimcap2big.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tddvLA75hnU/Tj6TJYCK4jI/AAAAAAAAIn4/fQ-XCjAbuUY/s320/swimcap2big.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">SOURCE: GOOGLE IMAGES</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span id="goog_1833341685"></span><span id="goog_1833341686"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">We watch the sand crabs (Atlantic Ghost Crabs)<br /> as they scamper back to their sand holes<br /> with each foreign movement&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">on the beach.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QvSgueTKaSY/Tj6M4d0IS6I/AAAAAAAAInc/ono1Lre0pW8/s1600/ghost+crab.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QvSgueTKaSY/Tj6M4d0IS6I/AAAAAAAAInc/ono1Lre0pW8/s320/ghost+crab.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qfzlCO5TTVM/Tj6M6yN3ObI/AAAAAAAAIng/AViOR6Igm1o/s1600/ghost+crab+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qfzlCO5TTVM/Tj6M6yN3ObI/AAAAAAAAIng/AViOR6Igm1o/s320/ghost+crab+2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> One person in our threesome was a bit freaked out<br /> with how they made the sand appear to be moving<br /> but I won't mention Chrissy's name.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_FpJOfvMdaU/Tj6TvvBxYNI/AAAAAAAAIoA/9cXX-MhDGvw/s1600/ladies-in-bathing-costumes-playing-with-crabs2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_FpJOfvMdaU/Tj6TvvBxYNI/AAAAAAAAIoA/9cXX-MhDGvw/s320/ladies-in-bathing-costumes-playing-with-crabs2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">SOURCE: GOOGLE IMAGES</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">We meet less fortunate sea creatures... </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BAPNyUXF4bg/Tjv_RWd07JI/AAAAAAAAIjs/LgOt0p8IoRU/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+097+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BAPNyUXF4bg/Tjv_RWd07JI/AAAAAAAAIjs/LgOt0p8IoRU/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+097+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">BLUE CRAB</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">that will soon become part of the sand and the earth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QJJyoHwo32Y/Tjv_Xs6H_lI/AAAAAAAAIjw/cH0dGabAFBc/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+105+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QJJyoHwo32Y/Tjv_Xs6H_lI/AAAAAAAAIjw/cH0dGabAFBc/s200/OBX+vaca+July+2011+105+copy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">JELLY FISH</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">A darling family takes a photo that we will cherish...</div><div style="text-align: center;">blessings to you sweet young family.&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U3sXxQNex14/Tjv_iKIqByI/AAAAAAAAIj0/3UJpEeR7K1E/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+144+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U3sXxQNex14/Tjv_iKIqByI/AAAAAAAAIj0/3UJpEeR7K1E/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+144+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">MOI, TONI &amp; CHRIS</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Now let's go exploring and find out what this place called </div><div style="text-align: center;">The Outer Banks is all about. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--QzFFDa2RMQ/Tj2AI2XlVOI/AAAAAAAAIkk/hVJi8-EUMbc/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+275+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--QzFFDa2RMQ/Tj2AI2XlVOI/AAAAAAAAIkk/hVJi8-EUMbc/s640/OBX+vaca+July+2011+275+copy.jpg" width="484" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">We're in Corolla, North Carolina at the north end of&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;">the Outer Banks. It's that long thin strip off the coast<br /> of North Carolina. <br /> <br /> <br /> The wild horses run free a bit further north from us...<br /> yes, real wild horses! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mCtzePIQ7wc/Tj2BCFTiEfI/AAAAAAAAIko/dJD_QkrhiV4/s1600/Wild_horses_on_the_beach_Corolla.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mCtzePIQ7wc/Tj2BCFTiEfI/AAAAAAAAIko/dJD_QkrhiV4/s320/Wild_horses_on_the_beach_Corolla.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <br /> <br /> Lighthouses are all along the coast. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0MTBh_5g8z4/Tj51hALG5mI/AAAAAAAAIk8/ZQjrJ5vO8q0/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+279+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0MTBh_5g8z4/Tj51hALG5mI/AAAAAAAAIk8/ZQjrJ5vO8q0/s400/OBX+vaca+July+2011+279+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> Currituck Lighthouse is here in Corolla&nbsp; <br /> standing tall since 1875,<br /> it's beacon still warning mariners today.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YJL7IsR_HJM/Tj52wrhblWI/AAAAAAAAIlA/JNhBvlPzjsQ/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+281+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YJL7IsR_HJM/Tj52wrhblWI/AAAAAAAAIlA/JNhBvlPzjsQ/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+281+copy.jpg" width="121" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> Kitty Hawk - Where the Wright Brothers became<br /> the First In Flight! Can you even begin to imagine<br /> the delight they felt after their years of dedication to <br /> this thing called "man's flying machine " ??<br /> The Wright Brothers Museum gives you just<br /> a pinch of the feelings they must have had. <br /> A must see!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L0FVlPKmIds/Tj57GbwDkSI/AAAAAAAAIlE/EIc-ILINCm4/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+277+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L0FVlPKmIds/Tj57GbwDkSI/AAAAAAAAIlE/EIc-ILINCm4/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+277+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> Kitty Hawk Pier - We heard from the "locals" that<br /> this is a great pier to visit.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jUIsfQ9gWaE/Tj6sxy6ISKI/AAAAAAAAIoM/f50SY0ZZAM4/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+200+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jUIsfQ9gWaE/Tj6sxy6ISKI/AAAAAAAAIoM/f50SY0ZZAM4/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+200+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> There were lots of fisherman the day we visited... <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SpAz7bsjI0M/Tj6sZoRITNI/AAAAAAAAIoE/q9zs9k_JuZg/s1600/OBX+avalon+pier.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SpAz7bsjI0M/Tj6sZoRITNI/AAAAAAAAIoE/q9zs9k_JuZg/s320/OBX+avalon+pier.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> all trying to catch that "big one"!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o1b4CndNkZE/Tj-lYWiZtvI/AAAAAAAAIpA/W0hvOxUKgyY/s1600/fisherman+with+big+one.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o1b4CndNkZE/Tj-lYWiZtvI/AAAAAAAAIpA/W0hvOxUKgyY/s320/fisherman+with+big+one.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: xx-small;">SOURCE: BING IMAGES</span><br /> <br /> Or maybe just pretending to fish while they enjoy<br /> the soothing sounds of the ocean. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mGDGt_vU8X4/Tj6sghBrJgI/AAAAAAAAIoI/NTmdHpMuPw8/s1600/ocean+pier+NC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mGDGt_vU8X4/Tj6sghBrJgI/AAAAAAAAIoI/NTmdHpMuPw8/s320/ocean+pier+NC.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">SOURCE: GOOGLE IMAGES</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I did very good heeding this sign...<br /> I don't think I could even climb a dune!!<br /> My travel buddies would attest to that!! LOL <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jLROjJN3kns/Tj6s-7pl0ZI/AAAAAAAAIoQ/iINxwHWUBJw/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+201+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jLROjJN3kns/Tj6s-7pl0ZI/AAAAAAAAIoQ/iINxwHWUBJw/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+201+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> Beach Memories - A scrapbookers paradise in Nags Head.<br /> We shopped and shopped and enjoyed every moment there!<br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cfSWsFa7mqA/Tj59veuPWfI/AAAAAAAAIlI/49aLMogMM-w/s1600/scrapbooking+horses.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cfSWsFa7mqA/Tj59veuPWfI/AAAAAAAAIlI/49aLMogMM-w/s320/scrapbooking+horses.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">SOURCE: GOOGLE</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Then there was Duck...<br /> yes I said Duck, a darling town with the<br /> most wonderful board walk along the "sound" on<br /> the west side of the Outer Banks.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vLABYdcSKLQ/Tj5-w9ZpVNI/AAAAAAAAIlM/Ri2bBJW_WZo/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+111+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vLABYdcSKLQ/Tj5-w9ZpVNI/AAAAAAAAIlM/Ri2bBJW_WZo/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+111+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> The South Shores is the place to go in Duck<br /> for shopping and...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H4wc1KlcKZg/Tj5-_Mzl-HI/AAAAAAAAIlQ/32iCLFk29hg/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+120+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H4wc1KlcKZg/Tj5-_Mzl-HI/AAAAAAAAIlQ/32iCLFk29hg/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+120+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> the beautiful sunsets.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NBEu9GiZxbk/Tj5_VV-tNPI/AAAAAAAAIlU/cxXuhu9yh7o/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+107+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NBEu9GiZxbk/Tj5_VV-tNPI/AAAAAAAAIlU/cxXuhu9yh7o/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+107+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> The glow of sunset kisses us with it's loveliness.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gF7QGwDMK6s/Tj5_dFgiWaI/AAAAAAAAIlY/u6E4YfnF-O4/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+114+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gF7QGwDMK6s/Tj5_dFgiWaI/AAAAAAAAIlY/u6E4YfnF-O4/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+114+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">CHRIS &amp; TONI</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AEwPgaj9WOs/Tj5_h_2GB8I/AAAAAAAAIlc/qFK51dfZinA/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+116+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AEwPgaj9WOs/Tj5_h_2GB8I/AAAAAAAAIlc/qFK51dfZinA/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+116+copy.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">MOI &amp; CHRIS</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There's always great food involved<br /> on vacations and these were our favs<br /> in the Outer Banks...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--tYUWXOKqd0/Tj-h8uxWEXI/AAAAAAAAIo0/-8pZ4HI8mWE/s1600/hurricane+mos+restaurant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--tYUWXOKqd0/Tj-h8uxWEXI/AAAAAAAAIo0/-8pZ4HI8mWE/s1600/hurricane+mos+restaurant.jpg" /></a></div>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;">KITTY HAWK, NC</span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lifp74R53j4/Tj-iDp9Dv8I/AAAAAAAAIo4/6DzZKMAQBvo/s1600/sunset+grill+Duck.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lifp74R53j4/Tj-iDp9Dv8I/AAAAAAAAIo4/6DzZKMAQBvo/s1600/sunset+grill+Duck.JPG" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JSqXMha6qLo/Tj-i-wIVokI/AAAAAAAAIo8/UT0LovVOoas/s1600/sun+fish+grill+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JSqXMha6qLo/Tj-i-wIVokI/AAAAAAAAIo8/UT0LovVOoas/s1600/sun+fish+grill+3.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">We had such delicious seafood.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Then we come back to our little oasis,<br /> our pool...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FQcMD0Fs_Z8/Tj6CkP0UjaI/AAAAAAAAIlw/9cL7z_ZsYk8/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+052+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FQcMD0Fs_Z8/Tj6CkP0UjaI/AAAAAAAAIlw/9cL7z_ZsYk8/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+052+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> leaving our beach shoes to dry...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DNNoCLRgnBg/Tj6uXnChp0I/AAAAAAAAIoU/1raHrYJN-60/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+055+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DNNoCLRgnBg/Tj6uXnChp0I/AAAAAAAAIoU/1raHrYJN-60/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+055+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> grabbing our towels...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QD-K2DSDULA/Tj6Cti7ygXI/AAAAAAAAIl0/WIuDbGynuBI/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+051+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="130" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QD-K2DSDULA/Tj6Cti7ygXI/AAAAAAAAIl0/WIuDbGynuBI/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+051+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> and our noodles...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5tMr-F6M5B8/Tj6C9Te3qvI/AAAAAAAAIl4/BGT_ML6sZ3U/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+058+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5tMr-F6M5B8/Tj6C9Te3qvI/AAAAAAAAIl4/BGT_ML6sZ3U/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+058+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">THESE ARE CALLED "WOGGLES" IN ENGLAND</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> and float serenely in paradise.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JHtfhJdzM4w/Tj6DUlAf7eI/AAAAAAAAImA/ZA2hL3Ruflw/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+145+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JHtfhJdzM4w/Tj6DUlAf7eI/AAAAAAAAImA/ZA2hL3Ruflw/s400/OBX+vaca+July+2011+145+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">TONI &amp; CHRIS</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We meet new friends...<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S9wBeZM-QnY/Tj6DxvCi8BI/AAAAAAAAImE/meMx6CsL_vs/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S9wBeZM-QnY/Tj6DxvCi8BI/AAAAAAAAImE/meMx6CsL_vs/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">TONI, CHRIS &amp; MOI WITH NEW FRIENDS FROM OHIO... WHERE ELSE!</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> from close and far away places...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8yz0lSy8c4g/Tj6EmVUf20I/AAAAAAAAImQ/qMhTlvMeOEU/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+208+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8yz0lSy8c4g/Tj6EmVUf20I/AAAAAAAAImQ/qMhTlvMeOEU/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+208+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">A WONDERFUL FAMILY WE HOPE COMES TO VISIT US</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> that share their living sea creatures<br /> with us, how exciting,&nbsp; <br /> and of course they will return to the ocean&nbsp; <br /> at the end of the day to continue<br /> their sea life. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dldgz1MHtzQ/Tj6GSHEIyFI/AAAAAAAAImk/v-S1INTeg5o/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+066+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dldgz1MHtzQ/Tj6GSHEIyFI/AAAAAAAAImk/v-S1INTeg5o/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+066+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">LITTLE BUTTERFLY SEASHELLS CREATURES</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A Jersey girl...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TCwIJwtVEC0/Tj6Ew5Tmw9I/AAAAAAAAImU/rQzPQttcpYI/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+203+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TCwIJwtVEC0/Tj6Ew5Tmw9I/AAAAAAAAImU/rQzPQttcpYI/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+203+copy.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">ALLISON FROM NEW JERSEY</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> that taught us a new way to read at the pool.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tJqoqRBRCdg/Tj6E_ZLykXI/AAAAAAAAImY/myRFKMWccXY/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+209+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tJqoqRBRCdg/Tj6E_ZLykXI/AAAAAAAAImY/myRFKMWccXY/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+209+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">ALLISON &amp; DAUGHTER IN READING POSE</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> Our charming and witty senior that was<br /> most interesting... <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V7mqjLnsYjo/Tj6ELsnlWBI/AAAAAAAAImI/e8CmJ5q0tgo/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+148+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V7mqjLnsYjo/Tj6ELsnlWBI/AAAAAAAAImI/e8CmJ5q0tgo/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+148+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">CHRIS, MR MARTIN &amp; TONI</span><br /> <br /> <br /> and loved floating with us in the pool.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5DeDLz48tc4/Tj6EX-tOo2I/AAAAAAAAImM/MywtWiunTYw/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+153+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="164" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5DeDLz48tc4/Tj6EX-tOo2I/AAAAAAAAImM/MywtWiunTYw/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+153+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">TONI, MR MARTIN &amp; CHRIS</span><br /> <br /> <br /> We became friends with the sun for a week...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dtaef0vtn-c/Tj6FqVO8IgI/AAAAAAAAImg/dM8ZVa9jxVw/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+157+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dtaef0vtn-c/Tj6FqVO8IgI/AAAAAAAAImg/dM8ZVa9jxVw/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+157+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">MOI</span><br /> <br /> <br /> &nbsp;it kissed us with warmth...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zmzjaXpX388/Tj6HA3n1B3I/AAAAAAAAImo/Ff3aVTqxF8s/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+212+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zmzjaXpX388/Tj6HA3n1B3I/AAAAAAAAImo/Ff3aVTqxF8s/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+212+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">TONI</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <br /> and kindness.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ngy2Qv-Fq10/Tj6HM63j3xI/AAAAAAAAImw/gEPvp4rNevg/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+216+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ngy2Qv-Fq10/Tj6HM63j3xI/AAAAAAAAImw/gEPvp4rNevg/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+216+copy.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">CHRIS</span><br /> <br /> <br /> Then we had to say goodbye to the sun...<br /> and the seashore...<br /> <br /> When will I see you again sweet sea?<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RzKD2ufHH78/Tj6Hyh_Cf_I/AAAAAAAAIm0/M_OjPhirh4g/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+130+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RzKD2ufHH78/Tj6Hyh_Cf_I/AAAAAAAAIm0/M_OjPhirh4g/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+130+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> So we'll go home and try to bring memories of<br /> the shore into our ordinary everyday lives...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0FU0esnzOww/Tj6IF0pIWUI/AAAAAAAAIm4/Xom8Umg1eyc/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+227+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0FU0esnzOww/Tj6IF0pIWUI/AAAAAAAAIm4/Xom8Umg1eyc/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+227+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> with Battenburg lace on cotton coverlets...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZEtqzzx0NAk/Tj6IO-x3_sI/AAAAAAAAIm8/f1jJTh8La10/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+239+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZEtqzzx0NAk/Tj6IO-x3_sI/AAAAAAAAIm8/f1jJTh8La10/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+239+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> crocheted edges on soft ecru pillowcases...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Cg4Jkf9o5o/Tj6IUHnYkKI/AAAAAAAAInA/Hy4o9OW5zFU/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+241+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Cg4Jkf9o5o/Tj6IUHnYkKI/AAAAAAAAInA/Hy4o9OW5zFU/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+241+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> seashells in urns...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VueRipw5Dr8/Tj6KCfk1xSI/AAAAAAAAInE/AYGKzayeAKc/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+254+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VueRipw5Dr8/Tj6KCfk1xSI/AAAAAAAAInE/AYGKzayeAKc/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+254+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> starfish to remember where we've been...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PKIYGD41XiI/Tj6KIpvBokI/AAAAAAAAInI/9cscGZd3uIE/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+223+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PKIYGD41XiI/Tj6KIpvBokI/AAAAAAAAInI/9cscGZd3uIE/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+223+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> and the closest thing to a mermaid we can find.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fYQ90gQSUR4/Tj6KOGNRjQI/AAAAAAAAInM/85Ivjj9JiMw/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+261+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fYQ90gQSUR4/Tj6KOGNRjQI/AAAAAAAAInM/85Ivjj9JiMw/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+261+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> I put a large seashell near me in hopes of dreaming<br /> of the beautiful lullaby of the ocean waves...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kuuyett1P0Y/Tj6KpE0qMOI/AAAAAAAAInQ/RtibBcNElNE/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+258+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kuuyett1P0Y/Tj6KpE0qMOI/AAAAAAAAInQ/RtibBcNElNE/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+258+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zZWhC5hWfmM/Tj65rcJ5XoI/AAAAAAAAIok/95Rj-imBp9Y/s1600/ocean+silver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zZWhC5hWfmM/Tj65rcJ5XoI/AAAAAAAAIok/95Rj-imBp9Y/s320/ocean+silver.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <br /> in the Summer of 2011.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eNvcDzcy0FI/Tj6Ky_Ato2I/AAAAAAAAInU/fiTUI-9YdO8/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+142+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eNvcDzcy0FI/Tj6Ky_Ato2I/AAAAAAAAInU/fiTUI-9YdO8/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+142+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I close my eyes and breathe...<br /> &nbsp; <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AH7uoTuR1g8/Tj67MdEk5cI/AAAAAAAAIoo/Spemk9UCPaA/s1600/OBX+vaca+July+2011+273+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AH7uoTuR1g8/Tj67MdEk5cI/AAAAAAAAIoo/Spemk9UCPaA/s320/OBX+vaca+July+2011+273+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> and when I open them<br /> time is ticking once again.<br /> <br /> Bisous mon amies! <br /> <br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4438408015807554175-5418013713104960809?l=ediemariesattic.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rxqzRMoiZpsbETH1cdPBXLB7mZw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rxqzRMoiZpsbETH1cdPBXLB7mZw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rxqzRMoiZpsbETH1cdPBXLB7mZw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rxqzRMoiZpsbETH1cdPBXLB7mZw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EdieMariesAttic/~4/wAF78eDwCco" height="1" width="1"/>Edie Marie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.com16http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com/2011/08/come-with-me-and-breath-in-sea.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438408015807554175.post-85198429287742250772011-07-31T12:11:00.003-04:002011-08-01T01:58:13.491-04:002011-08-01T01:58:13.491-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">We all took a wonderful day trip into</div><div style="text-align: center;">THE FRENCH QUARTER OF<br /> NEW ORLEANS.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8lZ9Js29vbc/TiWzb5J_VJI/AAAAAAAAIfw/GBavP6PNRIg/s1600/New+Orleans+I+love+postcard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="172" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8lZ9Js29vbc/TiWzb5J_VJI/AAAAAAAAIfw/GBavP6PNRIg/s200/New+Orleans+I+love+postcard.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">I loved the architecture of this building in&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">downtown New Orleans... </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dIjZKbh9sEs/TiWyGsiAhjI/AAAAAAAAIfg/gMGC1M2BvpU/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+183+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dIjZKbh9sEs/TiWyGsiAhjI/AAAAAAAAIfg/gMGC1M2BvpU/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+183+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">along with it's operating trolley system.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love trollies... my Grandfather was a "conductor"&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">on the trolley system in Toledo, Ohio in his&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">younger years. I have a great photo of Grandpa&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">in his uniform. </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GXho1WOIWRo/TiWyOk60d6I/AAAAAAAAIfk/gpVgeaWXWZc/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+186+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="146" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GXho1WOIWRo/TiWyOk60d6I/AAAAAAAAIfk/gpVgeaWXWZc/s200/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+186+copy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">As soon as we enter into the French Quarter&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">we see the fabulous balconies of the residences.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SjftarHtXsc/TiWygNmIK2I/AAAAAAAAIfo/xZw153uAmOE/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+187+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SjftarHtXsc/TiWygNmIK2I/AAAAAAAAIfo/xZw153uAmOE/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+187+copy.jpg" width="277" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">So charming!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><span id="goog_2000352170"></span><span id="goog_2000352171"></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-woiMT4zLfUw/TiWy3y5n_1I/AAAAAAAAIfs/7lIHYdoGGOU/s1600/Miss1+%2528140%2529+rev.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-woiMT4zLfUw/TiWy3y5n_1I/AAAAAAAAIfs/7lIHYdoGGOU/s320/Miss1+%2528140%2529+rev.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">First stop...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">CAFE DU MONDE&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UB1ypUX0PiY/Til1sO0En6I/AAAAAAAAIh4/J0Rt5byiSn8/s1600/cafe+dumonde+sign.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UB1ypUX0PiY/Til1sO0En6I/AAAAAAAAIh4/J0Rt5byiSn8/s1600/cafe+dumonde+sign.jpeg" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">for BEIGNETS &amp; COFFEE!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Believe me it's some strooong coffee!!</div><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JWXsqQalHBA/Til2MsnfNuI/AAAAAAAAIh8/80DnJo2Prfo/s1600/beignets.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JWXsqQalHBA/Til2MsnfNuI/AAAAAAAAIh8/80DnJo2Prfo/s1600/beignets.jpeg" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">Marie and hubby Bill pose for me&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">while we wait for our morning treats.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IckxRuyJpTg/TiWz1KExf1I/AAAAAAAAIf0/zyzIpVD18_A/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+197+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IckxRuyJpTg/TiWz1KExf1I/AAAAAAAAIf0/zyzIpVD18_A/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+197+copy.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">And here we are chowing down!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is Wes' first time eating these&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">powder sugared wonders. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gJ2vHMIYm28/TilpEmljN2I/AAAAAAAAIf4/i6c0T5f-OY8/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+190+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gJ2vHMIYm28/TilpEmljN2I/AAAAAAAAIf4/i6c0T5f-OY8/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+190+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes! They're finger licken' good!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zpQxN-s9Kcc/TilpNvs3h3I/AAAAAAAAIf8/O_kps1Y6BAY/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+198+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zpQxN-s9Kcc/TilpNvs3h3I/AAAAAAAAIf8/O_kps1Y6BAY/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+198+copy.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Chrissy is another satisfied customer!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zHkHGvNe6dw/TilpaMd1lVI/AAAAAAAAIgA/WvsX_LvDYNM/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+200+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zHkHGvNe6dw/TilpaMd1lVI/AAAAAAAAIgA/WvsX_LvDYNM/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+200+copy.jpg" width="173" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Marie used the new denim bag I created for her.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">My version of Marie Antoinette gone denim!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2yJmvsm9jAY/TilpnJMrc_I/AAAAAAAAIgE/KMX6keKo6h0/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+194+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2yJmvsm9jAY/TilpnJMrc_I/AAAAAAAAIgE/KMX6keKo6h0/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+194+copy.jpg" width="217" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">After our fill of beignets we started walking them off.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">We started at the famous Plaza d Armas.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xLvzPjq3JyU/Tilp60vgavI/AAAAAAAAIgI/F24OLQYA8SE/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+207+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xLvzPjq3JyU/Tilp60vgavI/AAAAAAAAIgI/F24OLQYA8SE/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+207+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">What an incredible building -&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">it really says "Old New Orleans"!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bl9UBDdu-Js/TilqFxSrTAI/AAAAAAAAIgM/sWjvP4HKbQ4/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+205+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bl9UBDdu-Js/TilqFxSrTAI/AAAAAAAAIgM/sWjvP4HKbQ4/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+205+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Wes can you fit this planter in the trunk?&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C-Q2aINNhdg/TilqP7Clt3I/AAAAAAAAIgQ/RZ8Jc2yIgi8/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+203+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C-Q2aINNhdg/TilqP7Clt3I/AAAAAAAAIgQ/RZ8Jc2yIgi8/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+203+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">The square contains a great statue of&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Major General Andrew Jackson.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KhURwdXNpDo/TilqgAFH2BI/AAAAAAAAIgU/QRFPpHu9q4s/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+208+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KhURwdXNpDo/TilqgAFH2BI/AAAAAAAAIgU/QRFPpHu9q4s/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+208+copy.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's another view of the square. </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h7hDpw7phhk/Tilqt2LimII/AAAAAAAAIgY/1O0sXDD3l1A/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+211+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h7hDpw7phhk/Tilqt2LimII/AAAAAAAAIgY/1O0sXDD3l1A/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+211+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Our walk takes us to the famous Bourbon Street.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hey that's a good lookin' guy over there...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">let's take him with us! </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gsFY2hxjUUI/TilrBn7wYgI/AAAAAAAAIgc/GTOLlsuIqgE/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+217+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gsFY2hxjUUI/TilrBn7wYgI/AAAAAAAAIgc/GTOLlsuIqgE/s200/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+217+copy.jpg" width="190" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the corner balcony that Marie &amp; Bill&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">watched many a Mardi Gras parade.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fbOH5UIVSxw/TilrON3C7tI/AAAAAAAAIgg/gqV3lXE0eyU/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+220+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fbOH5UIVSxw/TilrON3C7tI/AAAAAAAAIgg/gqV3lXE0eyU/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+220+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">Wes can you put this chandy in the trunk with that urn??</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UWMPVOotauE/TilrYL92FuI/AAAAAAAAIgk/UGjXD2kfaTU/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+221+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UWMPVOotauE/TilrYL92FuI/AAAAAAAAIgk/UGjXD2kfaTU/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+221+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">A common site is the horse drawn carriages.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uwfq6283A9M/Tilru7uyZBI/AAAAAAAAIgo/QBltTJ6FjUk/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+224+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uwfq6283A9M/Tilru7uyZBI/AAAAAAAAIgo/QBltTJ6FjUk/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+224+copy.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Okay we walked off the morning food...&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">we're HUNGRY again and of course there's&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">a restaurant greeter out on the side walk trying&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">to draw in patrons.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">PIERRE MASPEROS RESTAURANT. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The menu looked good so in we go!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IsnqiYpeOUM/Tilr8hgxyaI/AAAAAAAAIgs/is8haL1rkkw/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+223+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IsnqiYpeOUM/Tilr8hgxyaI/AAAAAAAAIgs/is8haL1rkkw/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+223+copy.jpg" width="195" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was charming and the food was fabulous!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Great service too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Lmu7Fvgaxc/TilsH-2yDoI/AAAAAAAAIgw/C-AeHwad0Oc/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+225+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Lmu7Fvgaxc/TilsH-2yDoI/AAAAAAAAIgw/C-AeHwad0Oc/s400/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+225+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Then on to&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">the FRENCH MARKET.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of great deals there but be sure you have cash!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0AfZ6sHrzg8/TilsXn0eUpI/AAAAAAAAIg0/SvZIY2ORk-A/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+229+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="167" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0AfZ6sHrzg8/TilsXn0eUpI/AAAAAAAAIg0/SvZIY2ORk-A/s200/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+229+copy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Need a hat Wes??</div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nHybn1gFjmA/TilshlR1aYI/AAAAAAAAIg4/Ozd4WoVdCDk/s1600/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+230+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nHybn1gFjmA/TilshlR1aYI/AAAAAAAAIg4/Ozd4WoVdCDk/s320/Vacation+2011+Bama+-+Miss+230+copy.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> <br /> We were so worn out at the end of the day.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">But what a great time we had!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course Marie showered us with gifts.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">She gave me this large box loaded&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">with with delicious scrapbook papers&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">and sweet gifts. </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-shwB4BkwbS4/TiluUrTsbYI/AAAAAAAAIg8/tHr0snXTKH8/s1600/addy+avery+Miss+gifts+Truvia+boxes+071+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-shwB4BkwbS4/TiluUrTsbYI/AAAAAAAAIg8/tHr0snXTKH8/s320/addy+avery+Miss+gifts+Truvia+boxes+071+copy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <br /> The lacy fan came from the French Market when<br /> we were there, thanks Marie for such a sweet treasure.<br /> <br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fdjmy17KP14/TilukTQ3gDI/AAAAAAAAIhA/EHzZdLy_rHk/s1600/addy+avery+Miss+gifts+Truvia+boxes+067+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fdjmy17KP14/TilukTQ3gDI/AAAAAAAAIhA/EHzZdLy_rHk/s320/addy+avery+Miss+gifts+Truvia+boxes+067+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">Look at these adorable frames.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the photo of Marie in one of them&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">wearing her crown that I made for her!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V5sDW11Yy-0/TiluxUSgu-I/AAAAAAAAIhE/fAmFR_SFBnY/s1600/addy+avery+Miss+gifts+Truvia+boxes+068+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V5sDW11Yy-0/TiluxUSgu-I/AAAAAAAAIhE/fAmFR_SFBnY/s320/addy+avery+Miss+gifts+Truvia+boxes+068+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Wonderful scented soaps with the fleur de leis design&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">on them. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o98ljUEYQhA/Tilu_GQpzgI/AAAAAAAAIhI/9HahFMDuZkk/s1600/addy+avery+Miss+gifts+Truvia+boxes+069+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o98ljUEYQhA/Tilu_GQpzgI/AAAAAAAAIhI/9HahFMDuZkk/s200/addy+avery+Miss+gifts+Truvia+boxes+069+copy.jpg" width="197" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I practically devoured this book that Marie&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">gave me to read about Marie Antoinette's life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a historical fiction which I love. A great&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">way to learn history and be entertained too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N8kwZWOHnn4/TilvKP9d-8I/AAAAAAAAIhM/u4G36S_l-PQ/s1600/addy+avery+Miss+gifts+Truvia+boxes+070+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogs