tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62501283373625259692009-12-31T14:03:35.579-05:00Linens and Laurel - Villages, Homes, CraftsNancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.comBlogger298125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-37431181156341037762009-12-31T12:00:00.001-05:002009-12-31T12:02:05.946-05:002009-12-31T12:02:05.946-05:00One of my New Year’s resolutions is to implement suggestions from CopyBlogger to communicate exactly what I am thinking in my blog writing. Until then, and since it is, technically, still 2009,...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/WpSlJC890QU" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com1http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/happy-new-year-and-thank-you.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-25307616962573320032009-12-29T11:54:00.001-05:002009-12-29T12:05:24.985-05:002009-12-29T12:05:24.985-05:00(graphic courtesy of Graphics Fairy) There are so many choices. A couple of weeks ago we popped into Target in Boston for a quick potty stop on the way to the airport.&#160; We were not planning on...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/BdIHfKWdaVU" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com8http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/choosing-sewing-machine-help.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-28478691610884080272009-12-28T12:08:00.001-05:002009-12-28T12:09:10.855-05:002009-12-28T12:09:10.855-05:00I sometimes wonder if I expect more from others than I can deliver myself. Last year I made a decision to stop listening to or watching programs that were mean spirited. It just became too much. ...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/0iIy5G9ewPU" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com9http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/pure-as-driven-snow.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-50626872467897619792009-12-23T10:32:00.001-05:002009-12-23T20:34:21.291-05:002009-12-23T20:34:21.291-05:00To get from here as shown in the picture, to real world shopping takes more time than I have today. Although I may not buy anything IF I was out in stores, I love the ambiance, decorations, the...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/3webooE4IWs" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com7http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/virtual-shopping-last-minute.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-12374437006558699312009-12-22T10:13:00.001-05:002009-12-22T10:15:11.596-05:002009-12-22T10:15:11.596-05:00We are just today starting to get snow again. The northeastern storm was east of Vermont. Our trip to the Boston airport on Saturday was just ahead of the snowfall by a couple of hours, too. ...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/Ad4Fjni5q6M" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com8http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/wispy-snow-in-vermont.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-77284393976776367462009-12-19T09:17:00.001-05:002009-12-19T09:17:44.191-05:002009-12-19T09:17:44.191-05:00My mother has been using Christmas cards as gift tags, tissue paper, and bits and pieces to wrap gifts long before it became THE thing to do. These packages survived the postal service and arrived...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/ix0DRjY-1D8" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com18http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/pink-saturday-holidays-family-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-28809523107848238792009-12-18T13:12:00.001-05:002009-12-18T13:16:11.947-05:002009-12-18T13:16:11.947-05:00I am trying to stay focused on the holidays and the present, but I look at my blog and see clutter and confusion yet again! It seems no matter how hard I try, my vision hasn’t translated well to...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/6JGdg7bqaHg" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com4http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/perfect-little-gift-find-for-friends.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-58003298607637959742009-12-17T09:31:00.001-05:002009-12-17T12:11:46.807-05:002009-12-17T12:11:46.807-05:00Lots to celebrate today. First, Amy over at Keep’n the Sunny Side took a humble burlap bag I sell and decked it out for gift giving with a creative brooch attached. Go see the transformation!...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/yP_pBrDPx5Y" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com6http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/happy-dancing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-2629218731129146282009-12-16T08:19:00.001-05:002009-12-16T08:27:18.809-05:002009-12-16T08:27:18.809-05:00I made these cookies shown at the left. Lately, the baking adventures are magically producing picture perfect cookies. It’s just a bit scary, kind of like a grandma thing. I’m not ready for THAT yet....<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/kFKa_IGS488" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com8http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/channeling-betty-crocker-and-sweet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-78399541520191109622009-12-15T08:13:00.001-05:002009-12-15T08:38:22.784-05:002009-12-15T08:38:22.784-05:00&#160; Sunday night as I was about to choose another cookie recipe to make for the holidays, I remembered we did not pick up eggs at the grocery store. My baking takes place late at night so...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/HSN9I-1ORTI" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com10http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/french-chocolate-macarons-all-things.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-84951684147628451592009-12-13T20:45:00.001-05:002009-12-13T20:50:50.163-05:002009-12-13T20:50:50.163-05:00I am joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday. This is my favorite blog journey of the week. I always learn so much. A huge thank you to Susan for hosting and to all those...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/HTw7V7TlCJA" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com21http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/metamorphosis-monday-from-dallas-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-49392510188848752182009-12-11T22:40:00.001-05:002009-12-11T23:24:33.276-05:002009-12-11T23:24:33.276-05:00Beverly at How Sweet the Sound is the generous host each Saturday. Be sure to stop by to wish her a Merry Christmas! Here are some pinks from our Christmas tree that evoke great memories. Some are...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/FWx01wcnMvY" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com20http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/pink-saturday-decorating-for-holidays.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-78214856312025119512009-12-11T09:28:00.001-05:002009-12-11T09:45:44.489-05:002009-12-11T09:45:44.489-05:00These are just the oatmeal chocolate chip recipe from the back of the Nestle’s chip bag. BUT, I melted 1/2 cup chips and 1 tablespoon of Crisco (yikes!) to make a dipping chocolate. Do the microwave...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/4Koyc-NHtPE" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com13http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/cookie-and-candle-ideas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-66336704595809984942009-12-06T21:44:00.001-05:002009-12-07T21:50:56.540-05:002009-12-07T21:50:56.540-05:00&#160; This post is linked to Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch. There are always ideas you will want to note, so have your spreadsheet (like me) or a pen and paper handy as you...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/bZlnGK_nSXw" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com18http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/what-difference-chair-makes-met-monday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-28787446648291552042009-12-05T07:06:00.001-05:002009-12-05T08:00:48.194-05:002009-12-05T08:00:48.194-05:00The lovely pinks from a blogging friend remind me of special friends during past Christmas times. We have moved often and special people have made the holidays memorable for us.&#160; This is my...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/aR6Gd5SVgFk" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com17http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/pay-it-forward-pinks-happy-pink.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-37887572547832567242009-12-04T09:08:00.001-05:002009-12-04T10:49:46.369-05:002009-12-04T10:49:46.369-05:00It is a wonderful day today! When we returned from our month long business/vacation excursion to Austin/New Orleans at the end of August, my husband immediately started travelling. He is home...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/XK9Ebr-JeP4" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com6http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-does-modern-gal-decorate-country.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-59722021320290356312009-12-03T07:37:00.001-05:002009-12-03T07:40:57.810-05:002009-12-03T07:40:57.810-05:00&#160; Just before Thanksgiving I received three hand painted Art Cards. apainter, painstakingly created them using ink and watercolor. I have worked in both mediums, but never to produce such tiny...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/2VqAKzeZu4k" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com7http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/season-for-giving.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-84817812621458987102009-12-02T08:21:00.001-05:002009-12-02T08:24:58.845-05:002009-12-02T08:24:58.845-05:00I found this ruffled and wired paper a long time ago. It has traveled with the Christmas decorations from PA to FL, TX and VT. I love it and have at last found a project. The supplies include the...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/IzqtKiOZlvg" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com10http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/12/making-brooch-from-items-on-hand.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-11092933256229743332009-11-30T07:46:00.001-05:002009-11-30T17:21:15.454-05:002009-11-30T17:21:15.454-05:00This post is linked to Metamorphosis Monday. You will find many great ideas by visiting Between Naps on the Porch. This is a very simple project. I had on hand a coque feather boa that was used...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/YlSc8DqCw4w" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com17http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/11/wreath-project-completed.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-61339461005297993532009-11-27T23:58:00.001-05:002009-11-28T12:49:18.364-05:002009-11-28T12:49:18.364-05:00&#160; This is my favorite stamp set and I have dreamed about owning it for over a year. You have a chance, too. Click on the pic above and stop over at LuLu&#160; Kellogg’s site to enter her...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/S8hGhJoHwKw" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com18http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/11/its-pink-saturday-and-lulu-kellogg-is.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-12859259068062370832009-11-26T06:26:00.001-05:002009-11-26T06:59:53.353-05:002009-11-26T06:59:53.353-05:00&#160; Happy Thanksgiving! <br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/2ghDKxVgRn8" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com7http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/11/to-family-and-friends.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-60449294647313503212009-11-24T09:15:00.001-05:002009-11-24T11:24:30.386-05:002009-11-24T11:24:30.386-05:00I made this bread to use up sweet potatoes. My husband loved it so much he said to forget banana bread. I will have to agree. This is actually better! It would make a great gift, too. ...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/iGEWxrZAF5g" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com9http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/11/two-superb-holiday-recipes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-62661958465688332632009-11-22T21:25:00.001-05:002009-11-22T22:17:53.887-05:002009-11-22T22:17:53.887-05:00&#160; &#160; This post is linking to Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch.&#160; A few weeks ago I shared my dining room redo results. Even my husband noticed the table...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/NXIxkGCIWoQ" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com27http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/11/metamorphosis-monday-farm-table-burlap.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-28438919355719425062009-11-20T22:29:00.001-05:002009-11-20T22:49:04.572-05:002009-11-20T22:49:04.572-05:00I found several sets of stars this week which include two of this pink set that has been dipped in paraffin.&#160; These are considerably darker than the ones I featured last Saturday. It is the same...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/3dDsUvYlN9g" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com50http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/11/pink-saturday-look-what-i-found.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250128337362525969.post-39508844061616863002009-11-19T19:37:00.001-05:002009-11-19T19:37:11.909-05:002009-11-19T19:37:11.909-05:00&#160; A very generous Lulu has decided to give away these wonderful earrings just in time for the holiday season. These would make my blue eyes…happy!&#160; Click on the picture to read the...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kdqa/~4/m81LBimBvSY" height="1" width="1"/>Nancy @ La Chambre Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084linensandlaurel@gmail.com12http://lachambrerose.blogspot.com/2009/11/lulu-kellogg-jewelry-giveaway-two.html