tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43752213730592628472024-03-05T23:31:55.712-06:00Tales from BloggeritavilleLeigh of Tales from Bloggeritavillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501269563354107349noreply@blogger.comBlogger1750125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4375221373059262847.post-92157942355722994702014-06-12T19:40:00.003-05:002014-06-12T19:44:58.863-05:00Thistle and Poppy Innovative Picture Frames<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When was the last time you saw a picture frame that was different. And out of the box. One that was cool and innovative? That's exactly what <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.thistleandpoppy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-decoration: none;">Thistle & Poppy has done with their new line of picture frames</span></a></span><span style="background: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">These frames are unlike
any other on the market!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">They are
called<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.thistleandpoppy.com/snap-point-picture-frames" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-decoration: none;">Snap Point Picture
Frames</span></a></span><span style="background: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, and they are comprised of
a "base" and a "trim". You can shop the pre-designed sets
or choose your own colors and shapes. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">All of their frames are
individually handcrafted and they offer a variety of 15 colors, 10 base shapes
and 19 trim styles making over 42,000 framing options. And guess what? They </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">just released a
virtual frame designer on their website exclusively for the <a href="http://www.thistleandpoppy.com/frame-designer">Snap Point PictureFrame line</a>. Really, it couldn't be easier!!!</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The base and the trim
connect with embedded magnets, so you can just snap the trim off to change your
photo. Just like that, you can give your photo a whole new look! You don't even need to remove the frame from the wall to change your
photo! It's so easy.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Each base has two hooks on
the back, so you can display it vertically or horizontally, as well as little
pegs on the back to keep them even on the wall. </span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thistle & Poppy also
offers easels for the frames, in case you'd like to display your photos on a
table or shelf. Thistle & Poppy also runs weekly frame giveaways on the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThistleandPoppy" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-decoration: none;">Thistle & Poppy
Facebook page</span></a></span><span style="background: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<em style="font-weight: inherit;"><strong style="font-style: inherit;">Disclaimer:</strong> PrintKEG offered to give me a free canvas, as a way to try their products and three (3) of Tales from Bloggeritaville readers the same, in return for letting you know about their printing services. The information regarding PrintKEG printing options was provided by PrintKEG. Any opinions expressed are my own.</em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #4b4b4c; line-height: 27px;">Today, the folks over at </span><a href="http://www.printkeg.com/" style="color: #ee3031; line-height: 27px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Printkeg</a><span style="color: #4b4b4c; line-height: 27px;"> have offered up a free matte canvas print to not just one but THREE lucky readers of Tales from Bloggeritaville. Even better than that, the winner can choose from any of their available sizes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #4b4b4c; line-height: 27px;">Y'all probably know that I'm a photographer, and was delighted when they also extended their offer to me so that I could try their product, I had a tough time narrowing down my decision to one photo, but I did. I chose a picture that to me, is so peaceful and serene. It was taken on a trip last August to the Great Smoky Mountains. I stayed in Townsend in a cabin and daily passed this particular beautiful little farmstead. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #4b4b4c; line-height: 27px;">It made me think of similar times, perhaps some big family sharing that quaint</span><span style="color: #4b4b4c;"><span style="line-height: 27px;"> little home. And they had a strong family connection because of it. Their hardships proved to be the ties that bond them. It was the thing that gave them such strongly planted roots. I pictured them gathered around the table at suppertime, holding hands praying grace</span></span><span style="color: #4b4b4c; line-height: 27px;"> before their meal. True, I have a vivid imagination. I'm not afraid to admit I'm a dreamer. But I digress.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #4b4b4c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 27px;">One day, as I passed, the sun was setting and its setting just painted the landscape in a opaque pink wash. The scene became even more peaceful and thought provoking. I pulled over and snapped a picture. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #4b4b4c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 27px;">It didn't take long after sending my picture off through the<a href="http://www.printkeg.com/"> PrintKEG</a> website that they printed and shipped my picture to me. It came in a huge box! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #4b4b4c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 27px;">It was almost perfect. Which I relayed to the folks at <a href="http://www.printkeg.com/">PrintKEG</a>. But "almost perfect", well, that wasn't good enough for them. They wanted me to be completely happy. They wanted to know what would make it "perfect". My gripe was minimal, aside from me actually owning the land, I just wished the grass hadn't printed as dark as it did in the photo canvas. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #4b4b4c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 27px;">The <a href="http://www.printkeg.com/">PrintKEG</a> professional I worked with, Chris, insisted that I let the professionals there work their magic and make the adjustments. In a short amount of time, This canvas arrived. It was the way I imagined that day. </span></span></span><br />
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I chose the <a href="http://www.thelashop.com/10x8-1-5-ft-portable-photography-background-backdrop-stand-kit.html">8x10 ft Portable Photography Background Backdrop Stand Kit</a> to review. I have been in the market for just such a stand. I wanted something light in weight, because inevitably hauling a big screen on location only makes for back problems and belly aches. I wanted something easy to assemble. And I wanted something that I wasn't tied down to in background choices. I wanted to be able to chose my own backdrops, and to be able to change out easily. It was a tall order to fill. Which is why I haven't invested in a screen, because I required one with all of those attributes. I was very skeptical of the screen from LA Shop, if it would be adequate. <br />
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I received the screen via mail a few days later. It came in a fairly large box. Inside was a carrying case (comes free with the kit) with all of the parts nicely packed inside. <br />
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The case was very lightweight, even with all the parts inside. I really liked that the case has built-in small pocket for instruments. Everything fits securely inside and doesn't shift around. It was very portable and convenient to anywhere. Check that off of my wish list. And that was a biggie!<br />
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Assembly. The screen itself only has 6 parts, which are the two stand supports and 4 bars which is the frame for a screen. Unfortunate for me, there were no instructions in the kit.<br />
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Sure, only 6 parts....but for someone like me, I need-no <em><strong>require</strong>-</em> instructions. Fortunately, my husband was skilled enough to put it together in about 2 minutes. So easy.<br />
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Especially when someone else does it for you. :)</div>
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And that estimate was generous. It was probably much quicker than 2 minutes. After watching him do it, it seemed easy enough. The set up with smoothly, as was breakdown later (which I did myself, thank you very much). <br />
The kit does not provide a backdrop, but I liked that. No cheesy Olan Mills backdrops. I wanted to be able to change out materials and textures. I have some burlap, some black polyester and some white light blankets with much texture that I like to rotate in and out. For lighter weight fabrics, it will require a clamp to keep it in place. Today I chose a white blanket with some texture, it lay perfectly over the frame. The longer the fabric, the more space to "play", meaning your subject could actually stand on the backdrop if you would like. Speaking of a subject....<br />
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After some coercing (NOT) I found myself a model that works on the cheap <br />
("Will Model for Food and Rent").
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Sister Sledge has that posing bit down. </div>
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I really like this product! I am glad I was able to try the backdrop kit. It certainly fit my needs and It will come in handy for senior portraits as well as events. It'll also come in handy in blogging for staging pictures. I can think of numerous situations in which I will use it. The only negative isn't really even a negative but more of a comment...I would've appreciated some clamps in the gear bag for securing backdrops and some instructions for people like me. Other than that, its worth its retail price, which is $69.99. And its a gem for any photographer on the go. <br />
Thank you to <a href="http://draft.blogger.com/%3Cdiv%20style=%22margin:%200px%20auto%2010px;%20text-align:%20center;%22%3E">The LA Shop</a> for allowing me to try out your product!</div>
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My husband and I took our 2 youngest children to the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo.<br />
We wanted them to be conscientious of the real meaning for Memorial Day.<br />
It's a real eye opener...<br />
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We walked in silence and in observance of the sacrifices that these proud men and women,<br />
our nations silent hero's, gave for our freedoms.</div>
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And as I walked I reflected upon these quotes...<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree. ~Thomas Campbell</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">They fell, but o'er their glorious grave</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Floats free the banner of the cause they died to save.</span></div>
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We took most of our pack to the park: Miley, Jeffery, Lucy and Charlotte all were treated to a day of fun (Jane couldn't go, she gets car sick and does not like other dogs so was happy for the alone time). <br />
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With the exception of Lucy and Charlotte, who were a little freaked out at all of the dogs (there were ALOT of dogs), our puppy's had a great time exploring and making new friends:</div>
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This little Chinese Crested, a hairless breed was just adorable in it's pink bow, and even more so when its male owner carried it across the area to play. Daddy's do love their babies!</div>
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The one-acre park is fenced off from the rest of Veterans Park. Within the dog park, boundaries separate the off-leash areas for small dogs and large dogs. Each area features a splash-pad for playing in the water or cooling off. A "senior sanctuary" allows older pets the opportunity to sit and enjoy the outdoors, and covered seating features picnic-style tables and benches. </div>
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A mural of a beach is "for the humans", one human parkgoer stated. But the rest of the park is certainly , "For the dogs" !!! Nothing in the park is harmful to the dogs. The walking track is made of recycled rubber and the grass is a synthetic product. It's all about safety.</div>
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Jack and this little puppy enjoyed watching the action of the big dogs on the other side of the fence:</div>
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This guy (below) was a parent to many pups, like us. But he was also an excellent trainer. <br />
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We watched him for what seemed forever in training his pitbull. I can certainly say, one of the most well behaved, most disciplined dogs I have ever seen. The dog listened and obeyed every word its owner said.<br />
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From, "Jump through that hoop" then just before dog was to jump he would say "Wait" and the dog would stop on a dime..<br />
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... to playing fetch and throw the ball and the dog would wait for the command to retrieve.<br />
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Amazing! Everyone...dog and owner alike enjoyed the park. Its truly an amazing place and we are so fortunate to have one so close to home.<br />
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Speaking of home, we stayed until the sun was setting across the field and then called it a day.<br />
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....until next weekend...when we can go and play again.<br />
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VETERANS PARK 7305 Hwy. 119 (located 1 block south of Chevron Station) <br />
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My friend Zinnia purposed a girls trip to Springville today. Courtney, Kim and I piled into the car for a short trek to the little charming town. Our destination was a new store, (opened last Mothers Day weekend) called Vintage Hip.</div>
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Zinnia loved this burlap shade..<br />
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Jewels and babbles hung from old chippy painted doors:<br />
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Poetic cuffs displayed on amber jars..<br />
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Great chairs with some burlap love, chalkboard frames....<br />
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Drapes hung on tree branches. The entire place was so inspiring. <br />
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Vintage Hip certainly <u><em><strong>IS</strong></em></u> a Hip little Vintage shop! </div>
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Vintage Hip has so many wonderful, charming, unique things to offer to lovers of art, vintage, upcycling, and handmade jewelry. Vintage Hip has handmade clay jewelry by Rebekah Blocher Designs from Alabama:<br />
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I purchased the lightest green one on the top right in the state of Alabama. <br />
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"My home's in Alabama...no matter where I lay my head. My home's in Alabama, southern born and southern bred."</div>
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Sometimes I can't help but break out in song....but I digress....<br />
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A store this cool, one can't help but break into song. And did I mention, just about everything in the store is for sale...including the incredible vingettes and store displays?</div>
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The shop is owned by mother-daughter team Becky Coffelt and her daughter Hannah Cornelious, with some grand help from Becky's husband in furniture design. Becky is just delightful and helpful and willing to share and swap vintage decorating ideas. And she is also downright adorable....<br />
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<strong>Vintage Hip: </strong><br />
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<li>email: <a href="mailto:vintagehip@windstream.net">vintagehip@windstream.net</a></li>
<li>Phone: 205-467-2801</li>
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With sunshine above and a *breeze in the air (*unusual for a summer day in the south), Saturday was the perfect day for berry picking! And fortunate for us it was also the day that Petals from the Past was hosting its 10th annual “Black and Blue” Berry Festival !</div>
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It's become an annual event for us to attend as well, this being the fifth year that we have consecutively.</div>
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Petals from the Past is the type of place you love to get lost in with its gorgeous flora abounding...</div>
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But today it was all about the berries. <br />
And I brought along some wonderful helpers....<br />
My son "Bama" and his lovely girlfriend, "K", as well as my mother.</div>
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It was a first for berry picking at the festival for Bama and K and they seemed to really enjoy it.</div>
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The berries were gorgeous! </div>
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I sampled as I picked....</div>
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Here is my mother, working hard for her berries...</div>
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I filled my flowing shirt full of berries as I picked. I have come to find that makes for easy pickings. The things you learn from watching those Little House on the Prarie episodes...</div>
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While at the fest we ran into our friends High Mae and her family. They were there with with some of their friends...</div>
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This year’s mild winter caused blackberries to be two weeks early this year. This means that, while there were some blackberries, they were not be nearly as many as usual. Despite that, I did find some gems...</div>
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Petals grows there berries BIG...and with NO pesticides!!!!<br />
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Though the blackberries may have already run their course, there were still plenty of blueberries to go around.</div>
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Petals from the Past owner, Jason Powell is become a friendly face I have come to know. I always ask him what berries are the sweetest of the season. He recommends the premier and the sintilla this season..<br />
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My favorite this season, as it has been every other season, the climax blueberry. I decided to pick a mixed variety, but I seemed to lean heavily on the climax.<br />
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Here is my friend G with his pickings...</div>
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So good, you eat as many as you harvest!</div>
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"High Mae and friends"</div>
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Me and my crew of berry pickers...</div>
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Bama carrying our harvested berried to our car.</div>
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IT was hot!</div>
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We also did some shopping around the nursery.</div>
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My mother bought this lacy leaf begonia.</div>
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The festival will also featured Petals’ U-Pick style harvesting and a black and blue berry recipe contest. Kids enjoyed a petting zoo, pony rides, tractor rides (around property as well as across the street for peach picking!!!) and face painting.<br />
In addition to activities for the kids, there was great live music by Valley Road Blue Grass, and Dr. Arlie Powell hosted a discussion on growing berries from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.</div>
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As for the berries....<br />
Well there is nothing better than fresh picked fruit or veggies.<br />
I made cobbler....and it didn't even make it to the plate before people started digging in...<br />
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You can find the recipe <a href="http://leigh-platesplaces.blogspot.com/2012/06/blackberry-cobbler.html">HERE</a>.</div>
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Petals from the Past is open anytime for picking. They have seasonal fruits. You can find out more by visiting <a href="http://www.petalsfromthepast.com/">Petals from the Past</a> or by calling Petals from the Past at 205-646-0069.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">LoveLeigh
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Sure, it's just a board...but she knew I would LOVE it. <br />
I thought of different possibilities.<br />
And my friend Sweetness came up with this one.<br />
Mounting one of my canvas pictures onto the board...</div>
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The pic is myself and my husband in Sarasota, Fl. <br />
It holds special meaning to us.<br />
WE used to live there. We have a picture taken in 1996 taken under this very tree. It was taken by our oldest son. This picture was taken by our youngest son last year when we took our two youngest children to see the magical place we once lived. <br />
And they loved it too.<br />
The sunsets really are golden.<br />
And that picture is reflective our our lives now and what we hope our future to be one day.<br />
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My friend Diva recently gave me this window sash that came from her mother's 200 year old estate.<br />
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It was dirty and dusty of 200 year wear...</div>
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But I gave it a good cleaning and decided to use one of my photographs. <br />
I believe I have mentioned before my affinity for big old trees.<br />
The are symbolic to me.<br />
I went to Staples and had what they call, an engineer's print made from the disk I brought in.<br />
I got a large 36x 30 (I think is the size) made for $2.99!!<br />
I taped it to the back of the frame and WAH-LA!!!</div>
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Haven't decided where to hang it just yet, but I am so pleased with it!</div>
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For more "Picture" Makeovers, <a href="http://lbratina.blogspot.com/2012/05/living-room-redo.html">Click Here</a>.<br />
Thanks "Sweetness" for making it stand out and to "Diva" for sharing her special things with me.<br />
I am honored, touched and blessed to be your friend.</div>
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for winning the <a href="http://lbratina.blogspot.com/2012/05/printrunner-giveaway.html">Print Runner Giveaway</a> of 250 custom stickers!</div>
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I finally got new flooring! </div>
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<a href="http://lbratina.blogspot.com/2008/07/before-and-after-living-room-redo.html">Gone are the days of wall to wall carpeting</a>, which in my house...a house of 3 children and 5 dogs spells: Spills, Dirt, Dog Hair and Marked Disasters. </div>
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It has been a process as I went along. I began some time ago with the paint. </div>
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A huge and inexpensive room changer.</div>
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Next up, my floors.</div>
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Quite pricey, but worth every single dime and every single thing we went without to save for.<br />
I feel as if I am living in a new home.<br />
I came just short of rolling around naked on them. :)<br />
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I have picked up pieces here and there, from garage sale picks to family discards and I like the way things have come together.</div>
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Come with me on a little tour?<br />
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I must say one of my style inspirations is my cousin Becky. Her home reflects her life. Things she loves. It's her family story. I wanted that for my home too. Truly personal, not cookie cutter things easily found in Kirklands. Things that reflect my family, our history, our story. <br />
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And so we go along...and you notice...</div>
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Still have the same old leather sofa. Not the best look option, but my husband refuses to part with this one for its comfort and ease to clean. He is right and I will agree to his win while the kids are still accident prone.</div>
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The end tables flanking the sofa are both little treasures. One was found at a yard sale (left) and the one on the right I had made. <a href="http://lbratina.blogspot.com/2010/04/thrifty-thursday-63-tablescape.html">You will probably remember it</a>. I will give you a better view of it in a moment.</div>
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The artwork is actually some of my photographs. I had the children decide what ones to put up. I narrowed the choices down to 12 landmarks that meant something to our family. They chose these two:</div>
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The one on the left is the pier at <a href="http://www.venice-fla.com/">Venice Beach, Florida</a>...."<a href="http://www.sharkysonthepier.com/">Sharky's Pier</a>". My husband and oldest son lived in Sarasota many years ago (before the arrival of children 2 &3). We used to drive the 20 minutes to Venice and hunt for the prehistoric shark's teeth. Last March we took our other 2 children there to take part in the memories we hold so dear. They loved it too. Thus the reason for the pier underside pilings. <br />
The other print on the right is of the historic Sloss Furnace. Birmingham (where I was born and raised) is known for it's iron industry of long ago. Sloss is an integral part of that history. Sloss also reminds me of my late Uncle Freddy, who had a love and fascination of the Sloss, which also sparked a respect in me and in turn my children.<br />
I am so proud of those prints. The are very large 30 " x 36" and I had them printed at Staples Office Supply for just $4.99. I did this by asking for an engineer's print. The photograph is printed in B&W that way, no matter what and it is on a cheap paper. But it is under glass and I don't feel I have lost in $$ if I decide to replace them every other year.<br />
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Here is one end of my living room.<br />
My friend, "Sweetness" has quite a way with decorating. She moved the very special table that my cousin Becky gave me from upstairs on the landing to in the living room so I can enjoy it every day. She grouped some family photographs, a lamp and plant atop.<br />
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The chair on the left was a recent find at TJ Maxx. The cross, a gift from my son. I made the sheet music wreath. <br />
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This corner of the room has a backers rack for a few knickknacks, the chair on the right is one I got from a friend (I added a slipcover via JC Penny) and a piece of custom commissioned artwork that I picked up at a yard sale of a dear friend. I paid $10 for it, she shared with me that bc it is an original she paid hundreds for it. I felt bad for payig so little, but she said it had a price tag on it and if it were me or another paying customer the price would be the same. I was delighted.</div>
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In a old soda box I keep my family photo albums.<br />
My friend Charnita made me this gorgeous photo frame. She custom makes them and sells them. <a href="http://anythingbutgraydesigns.com/Home.html">You can order one too.</a> She saw the frame at Rosemary Beach for $40, and made the same thing she sells for $25. They come in different sizes and you can customize the color. Of course I went with my favorite color of turquoise.</div>
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A pair of bookshelves flank the fireplace.</div>
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The rug (photo below) on the side of the leather chair, ignore. That is for puppy comfort. :)</div>
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Miley would like for you to see the rug I picked up at TJ MAXX for $100.00!</div>
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Candle sticks found while thrifting on a circular wooden board, found same way.</div>
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The oar is my maternal grandfathers. He had quite a sense of humor, thus the painted statement on the oar. </div>
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<a href="http://lbratina.blogspot.com/2010/04/thrifty-thursday-63-tablescape.html">Here is the table I had made</a> with my beachy, nature, and rosiary treasures...</div>
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My great grandfather made this bookcase I use for storing more beachy and birding treasures.</div>
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The sign that hangs on the cabinet I got at a store in Helena that went out of business. It cost $3 and I LOVE the message.</div>
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The event known as <b>"U.S. 11 Antique Alley," is</b> celebrated in each county up and down the US 11 corridor. Each town along the route will plan its own events, as festivals, antique sales, flea markets and yard sales, carnivals, etc., and many other activities to be held in conjunction with the <b>"Happenin."</b> This is an opportunity for folks to do what they like to do best, and that's to get off the interstate highways and take the old roads. Especially on a spring weekend, through the scenic Tennessee Valley and the Heart of Dixie. They can shop for treasures, eat great food, join the festivities, or just enjoy the scenery or the friendly folks. <br />
That's exactly what mother and I did . We mixed and mingled with all sorts of interesting characters along the way. Our first stop was in Springville, Alabama...and what was to be my favorite stop along the route. This sale was held on a front porch of one of the beautiful historic homes in Springville, by THE nicest couple. </div>
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Here I purchased this antique basket for $5 (it is sturdy and well aged) and my burlap shopping tote for $1. The lady of the sale even gave me a beautiful pearl rope belt, perfect wrapped around a black dress.....for free!</div>
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Our next stop .....I found LOVE.<br />
At a goat farm...</div>
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Just look at this cutie...</div>
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Honestly, I would've brought him home if I could. <br />
Believe me, I asked. Goat wasn't for sale.<br />
I considered catching him and making a break for it, but this little guy musta read my mind. he had no part of my "KID"napping.<br />
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Kid-napping.<br />
LOL I crack myself up sometimes with my play on words. <br />
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But I digress.<br />
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There I saw a GORGEOUS authentic cowhide rug in good condition for $75. I went back and forth in my head as to get it or not. Finally deciding against it ...for fear of blowing my budget on just my second stop. I was afraid to risk it. Having second thoughts about it now. <br />
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The next stop was between Attalla and Reese City. We met my Aunt and Uncle here so they could enjoy the fun too. </div>
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There was lots to see at this stop, which was made up of several vendors in one huge space.<br />
I saw an identical chair that I recently sold to a friend of mine, this one for sale for $45!</div>
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This booth was in a tent to keep shoppers shaded and comfortable. <br />
Smart.....in the hot southern sun!</div>
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My aunt thought of buying this vintage ABC sports banner for her daughter who works for the local Birmingham affiliate. It was hung at the auto races back in the 1960's.</div>
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My mom is always a magnet for the pottery. These were some beauties and all by Alabama artist.</div>
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After this one stop shop we all piled into the car and traveled north to our next stop.<br />
In the country, it is easy to get transfixed by the scenery of a simpler life...</div>
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See what I mean?<br />
My mother and I have been garage/yard sailing for a long time together. We have our own lingo about things pertaining to. One of them is we will scope out a sale as we approach, check the goods from afar and see if it looks junky, not worth the time. One must when you have miles and miles of sales to cover. Those sales we call, drivebys. <br />
There were many along the way. <br />
Finally, we decided this sale was worth of our time, another fairly large sale of antique outdoor furniture and farming equipment.</div>
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I saw this chicken nesting box. These are one of those latest things that everyone now wants in decorating. I have seen them for sale at hundreds of dollars. This one...</div>
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$35!!!!!!!!!! <br />
This one I saw online is used in decor. Please forgive for I saved it so long ago (prior to Pinterest) if it's yours let me know so I can link you... <br />
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I could've made my money back on that and purchased the cowhide rug!<br />
But I didn't buy either.<br />
I have seen these hung up on walls and used in mudrooms as a place to house shoes and boots, kids school supplies. I have also seen them in kitchens, outside on porches with potting supplies, as planters, with candles inside. Unique.<br />
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I loved these lanterns. I didn't catch the price, but how cool would a couple of these be above a long dining table?</div>
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And some aerating wheels. I had been wanting a something similar found on a tractor. My mother got me one of these for $10. I plan to use it as an architectural element on a shelf somewhere in my home. I will share when I do.</div>
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I purchased 2 other things on my travels....<br />
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This handmade flag, made from old fencing.<br />
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It's going to be perfect in my Memorial Day display. <br />
Then I plan to put it atop my son's chifferobe in his room. It cost me $12!!!!!! A steal! I almost felt bad paying so little for it. <br />
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The guy selling them had an entire truck of them. This was a small, the large ones were $15.<br />
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And this little chippy chair was bought at an estate sale in Gadsden for $7. I plan to use it in my photography business! I already have some ideas in mind for this sweet little chair. <br />
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Climb on it for a trip down memory lane! Im reliving the thirteen best movies of my childhood, according to Leigh. This is in no particular order....<br />
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1. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195220838612875922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAqKRi67lRSNCokRnOf7pIf_zV4-1Fa8_w4jWOTUMcDFKrum61v8qEmZ-4b-NlogRAKOYEhmu9380cskfb2T-4o5BKXiE2bM34CNAAo69fTeD1LTcDi8iMS3QzO6cgQC1UTLfjxCUyecN4/s400/200px-FootloosePoster.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" />Footloose- I thought Willard (Chris Penn) was the sweetest thing, wanting to learn to dance all for his woman. At the end, with the prom scene has me off my couch dancing every time. </div>
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<em>Wren, "Have you ever heard of the police?"</em></div>
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<em>Wren, "Where in concert?"</em></div>
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<em>Willard, "No behind you".</em></div>
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2.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195220842907843234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWzQz0E_gUXl86NEiVrXhwRo4_OjcdMAlgDKYe9g_dvip5OJDIXHjoj_iFkdXBTVABukWeriP3G2KbkH97Ol7OOZ1uAFEWK8TluCPDIw7Efgg6hLGN4s_fBUbrEeW3dBhGcNjZxpfUZmh/s400/200px-Grease_ver2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" />Grease- The original. I so wanted to be Sandy (both good and bad girl), if not her then Patty Simcox. I loved that movie. Much of my childhood revolved around that movie. I remember Mrs. Morave dropping me, Michelle, and Debby off at the theater. We would watch it twice. We paid once then ducked in our seats for a second viewing, as instructed my Mrs Morave who was a nurse and worked all night and thus would take us to the movie during the day to occupy us. For real, I counted how many times I saw it, at the theater alone...40 something. Yes. I owe the Theater that was once at Brookwood Mall some cash.</div>
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3. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195221177915292434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDzXvB8QahSYjHodPLAk3Q4XRNTRHWhfTsbe47ugz5xs0V6dK_C0oRKs4lqvquw43KBoMO-2Evit_gATXbs8bjL3jpd0zi_8DuqcAyCVH_BORNscz5_-tV9p7gk_s2Yd7y2i33g9THJrgJ/s400/200px-Wizard_oz_movieposter.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" />The Wizard of Oz- This came on annually around Halloween. I couldn't wait. One year I was devastated because it came on Halloween night and I didn't get to watch it. This was before the days of VCR's. If you missed, you had to wait a whole year before it came on again. What did that movie teach me? Really, "There's no place like home!"</div>
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4. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195221096310913762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSCjs3TqZR3BRyZctANHqbGVwXP9JsmqiUrS14N6LtHzaY_UQkbQytDyDTvBpJh5RzbNZXnUQ00YdNBYGqkj_kP_V9aosQt3X9MzcwOjNZLspa-37lFxbsHtSkstMq3bZe3c0lCKUtOGF/s400/200px-Stand_by_me_poster.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" />Stand by Me-The tag lone said it all: For some, it's the last real taste of innocence, and the first real taste of life. But for everyone, it's the time that memories are made of....This was a salty little movie for what was chalked up as a kids movie. But there were some deep lessons to be learned her. Like losing someone young, before their time, to stand up for yourself, and that no one is guaranteed a tomorrow-or even a good life. What a great movie. Has anyone seen Jerry O'Connell these days? He was the kid that was bullied in the movie for his weight. Today he is still a cutey, albeit much thinner, and married to another cutey, super model Rebecca Romaine.</div>
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5. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195223763485604658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp-3M3tSPIPOodwUExZtUcywtXC-u1TP_q_NfGhqn2rNOzlgf31AtPoz59cd5Zs3PEqP39pZx9LK1V0NlCgmY7x8EZhXAqSN5zb92s8v_MKsmW6-mpT80JOXtCYGVmJPq0GoC0w266-PiM/s400/coalminer.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" />Coal Miner's Daughter- This is probably my favorite movie of all time. I can still recite it word for word. And most of you know my obsession with Loretta Lynn, thanks to <a href="http://roamingsoutherner.blogspot.com/">the Roaming Southerner</a>. Sissy Spacek and Tommy Lee Jones were exceptionally great in this cult hit. The movie had the best lines in it of any movie I have ever seen:</div>
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"<em>Stop yer grawlin Doo, ya sound like a ole bear a growlin</em>!"</div>
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When Loretta comes out of the doctor's office, "<em>Hey baby- you sick? ask Doo "Yeah, I'm sick! I'm gonna have a baby</em>".</div>
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“<em>I done wrote me a song, Betty Sue. Your mama’s a dadgum songwriter.”<br />“Hey Doolittle Lynn. Who’s that sow you got wallowin’ in your jeep?”</em></div>
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I cannot tell you how much I LOVE this movie. But take my word for it, I do!</div>
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(Pics thanks to <a href="http://roamingsoutherner.blogspot.com/">Roaming Southener</a>)</div>
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195223780665473874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTEgksrLVcXZs1SMGaaCoYtAfKFYECuBPHUDGb3knjKp_RgK2ZYwJCHVnArH9cw-3rK1WcGm1fE4R4y9XqPqxRZpan2Ud2GDHA_B6-fuqSznILEKl3AZMid0ov0tdpErjgQjCCrrMX5nvb/s400/leigh%252Bas%252Bloretta_lynn.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></div>
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6. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195224549464619874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1mFy20kJAVVWhtURQ3vX9Y8nvpBsfQPVXa3o2xr1UWFp4Cvos_rKbBiYWg_AxtgVkYLa7xahAVQ2EhyphenhyphenHZgrvFQoXHNiS9Dz1XVR-23RuIe93DZDYmFxZgCZ2i6OGPSG1WT-9UjuvJKy2B/s400/untitled33.bmp" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" />The Goonies- A movie about a band of kids from the "Goon Docks" neighborhood of Astoria, Oregon, hoping to save their homes from demolition, go on an adventure to find the buried treasure of One-Eyed Willy, a legendary pirate. I loved this movie because it was creative. It craftily had everything in it a kid would want to see or fantasize about: Pirates, scary monsters, genius inventions, kidnappers, treasures, young love, hide and seek. It was great. And many of the scenes were filmed a place that I have been, Haystack Rock. I went when I lived in Portland, Oregon. I recall sea lions covering that rock. I love the part where Chunk befriends Sloth. How touching!<br />
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7. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195220847202810562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbtjyeBXfV5p6iU2iQbK8lyD2GdYRJ7vks0zH5NXurhqWDCncu6fzy_f93LfQxiLetJsPag3UR1DAm6Jl8IlUZrpUhizXQuTl6T3Y4sWm7Dgh26xTMACe9uad313b0u10Dkprk2-DJLYF/s400/200px-Outsidersposter.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" />The Outsiders_for a young girl, it was eye candy. It had almost all of the hot up and coming stars. There were fist fights, and attempts to save a girls honor. How romantic. Yes, I did say the Outsiders. For a girl like me, it was all I could ask for and more. Oh, how I cried when "Dally got knocked off my the fuzz".</div>
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8. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195229157964528498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6sThYOhTWpxLWK4Gs3zPvd5EILtfRqTrbZu7V-ap3jCtUPGc3ZnKj1BjnbmgxnmLqGz-wu2lkf8HVVndQVLrAzHAR8FWqWJXxIcqzyo7wv8Y7E2dN2NXxKEz6RA7ZRxPNW5owzfiMCopU/s400/200px-Airplane%2521.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" />Airplane-It was a spin off movie that was inspired by and includes various lines of dialogue and references to the 1957 Zero Hour. Wikepedia describes the plot: <span style="color: #ff6600;">When the crew of a commercial airliner suffer food poisoning after eating their in-flight meals, it falls to Ted Striker (</span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hays" title="Robert Hays"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Robert Hays</span></a><span style="color: #ff6600;">), an ex-fighter pilot, to conquer his </span><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviophobia" title="Aviophobia"><span style="color: #ff6600;">fear of flying</span></a><span style="color: #ff6600;"> and land the airplane. Adding to the challenge is the fact that his ex-girlfriend Elaine (</span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Hagerty" title="Julie Hagerty"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Julie Hagerty</span></a><span style="color: #ff6600;">) is a </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_attendant" title="Flight attendant"><span style="color: #ff6600;">flight attendant</span></a><span style="color: #ff6600;"> on the aircraft. Nielsen portrays a doctor called to help the sick passengers.</span></div>
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And Talk about some great lines and scenes...</div>
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"<em>There is only one river, there is only one sea...and it moves through you and it moves through me, there is only one people......."</em> Can't you see the flight attendant singing that song and pulling the IV out of the little girls vein? </div>
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<em>"Surely you can't be serious!" "I am, and don't call me Shirley". "</em></div>
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<em>"Adam, Have you ever sen a grown man naked?"</em></div>
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9. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195220860087712466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSjZ8aokgSX-JWH0xZSqGIW3EkhWSXkxhZtIqhC4MH6M5eF_cJfcB4WkwjrUt5ANOLZgNpsAJD9-XxzIKI_bA7WSIe5pVsX3pw0gfag-nphGrCt3lKlpO7xOMKrWOYyqjWR2dhmgF9Ckr6/s400/200px-Rocky_poster.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" />Rocky 1-3- LOOOVVVVEEEDDDD this movie. Great musical scores and who couldn't love at the Sly in this one. "Aide-Ri-Annnn!" Didn't you cry when Mickey died?</div>
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10. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195221182210259746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJDmtboA0Q2bgUg3n1zD6KhAIGzSNfxrHbRv-RflSYBSJwSzA7D60iCUksQEBIXGOP3ubqv1TcDuuTmjFNT2QJmzydDp3b_IXPfqcEKq59-6ODmFGgUudt-FGGJYbr1_ENWH_0ETxcvm9j/s400/220px-Jaws_A.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" />Jaws- It scared me outta the water as it did most Americans. Even today, when I go in to the ocean, which I love so dearly and passionately, I do confess to hear the Jaws music playing in my head. Clearly I need therapy. But I will bet that today, with the recent shark attacks and media frenzy, it goes through many people's head. Why did Roy Snider have to pass? I know he would know how to control this frenzy.</div>
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11. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195221160735423218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjS-fpDTagI5eTlb49-nfzDS1xwKh8ITnjDZ7kLnMmVKwBIiDXdBlzjI4cfXN_VCzHoveni_XjNDi6PlOoAKHZqJf4aOuXJgpVsFtz6dKHiye3q4xqii47plh6n8Bugd7LslAHbTqFk6wd/s400/200px-The_Breakfast_Club.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" />The Breakfast Club- If you missed this movie, clearly you didn't grow up in the 80's. Another classic (as all are on this list). This one was about five teenagers (each representing a different clique in high school) as they spend a Saturday in detention together and come to realize that they are all deeper than their respective stereotypes. </div>
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The best part, the letter at the end of the movie:</div>
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<em>Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was that we did wrong. What we did WAS wrong. But we think you're crazy to make us write this essay telling you who we think we are. What do you care? You see us as you want to see us... in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions. You see us as a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal. Correct? That's the way we saw each other at seven o'clock this morning. We were brainwashed.<br />The end letter is as follows:<br />Brian Johnson: Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we did wrong, but we think you're crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us... In the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain...<br />Andrew Clark: ...and an athlete...<br />Allison Reynolds: ...and a basket case...<br />Claire Standish: ...a princess...<br />John Bender: ...and a criminal...<br />Brian Johnson: Does that answer your question?... Sincerely yours, the Breakfast Club.</em><br />
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12. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195221169325357826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0FGu29kBKb7AlpXta_FNwQob5tYtAyLfyjQ2QdKC17Ws7sgFoRjKPEbHjvXhZLrY9tbrPplFSgaRs8GWa_1674EXU-diV4i6oAFReldELVr5tYeJUOWzkOYs_WktufM14ZZMwDXXAJAHY/s400/200px-Urban_cowboy_poster.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" />Urban Cowboy- This was another movie that I could recite word for word. And it was cool, remember those little license plates of love in the back of that truck window. What Sissy and Bud had was real love, forget that she was a horrible housekeeper, that he slept with someone else to make her jealous, that she rode the mechanical bull to make him jealous...Sissy tries to go to bed with Wes, but stops before doing anything....it all came together at the end when they danced in the dance competition and Sissy and Bud made up and that plate went back up in the truck window. Every time I hear Johnny Lee's Lookin' for love and Mickey Gilley's Stand By Me, I can't help but think of Sissy and Bud and their luvvv.</div>
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13. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195238649842252674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Cc6cvrlQN7IgqkSeS40dK47dBM-2vte6KVZ-tzLRpaVsjC0XkSrgzW7Xa_3AEYpI8BzvTTFTpYzCfFLd5yRjZlQLlw2lmw-nee9wKQjuRjc_mlyghm16dM0GYHftb9JG3MjdcOsKTstd/s400/200px-Smokey_And_The_Bandit_Poster.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" />Smokey and the Bandit- "Taking cover in the Rocking Chair, got a smokey on my tail"..... CB's were cool then. I remember when my mother got one and my friends and I would most certainly irritate many a trucker with the slang, "Breaker, breaker one nine? Come back?" It was the days when Burt Reynolds was cool-a real man (not weird and had a fake face as he does today), Sally Field was adorable, and Jerry Reed was the best (and still is, Big Daddy and I are H-U-G-E fans!!!) </div>
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Honorable Mentions go to: Starwars (it was a toss up to include Smokey or Star Wars. I love them just the same. I was a bigt obsessed with Chewy!), 16 candles (I would pick to tie with Breakfast Club), <strong>Back to the Future</strong>, Ghost Busters, Mr. Mom, ET, Close Encounters, Pretty in Pink, The Champ, Karate Kid and finally one me and my brother enjoyed acting out in our backyard (to the curiosity of our neighbors) Mommy Dearest.</div>
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What were some of your favorites?</div>
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And they're off! Off to go shopping for the perfect Kentucky Derby accessories, that is. Give them all a run for their money with the winning Derby-worthy accessory- the hat.<br />
<strong>Derby Do: The Hat</strong><br />
Fabulous hats are an accessory must-have and a beloved tradition at the Kentucky Derby. Large or small, Derby hats are seldom understated. Some people even add their own homemade decorations, making their hats wearable mini-sculptures, from creative to outrageous!<br />
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Roses became the official flower of the Derby in 1925, so red roses are popular as decorations on hats- like on the exquisite one below at the Run for the Roses, as the Derby is known.<br />
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<strong>Derby Style Tip</strong><br />
And since your headwear will be the champion of your ensemble, you'll show good horse if you choose your hat first- like the ones below from Charming Charlie, then plan the rest of your outfit around it, rather than the other way around. It's smart to bring your hat with you if possible while you shop for your dress and shoes, to see if the total effect is what you're after. It seems to be generally agreed that the more elaborate your hat, the simpler the rest should be.<br />
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Not going to the race? No worries. Now that you know what to wear, wear it to a Derby party or throw one yourself. Dressing up in Derby-worthy attire and accessories brings the atmosphere to wherever you're celebrating this time-honored rite of Spring.<br />
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The prints were beginning to discolor, and quite honestly I grew tired of them. I had them sitting in a donation pile for the goodwill. Then I reconsidered after I had a friend, who has great decorator savvy, come into my home. We got to discussing home interiors and I mentioned to her that I want my home to tell a story (my cousin Beckie is my style inspiration, she knows exactly how to interject history and character into her home). I told my friend, I want my home to reflect MY family's story. My friend said, "Leigh, You are a photographer. Your home should reflect that. You need to put some of your prints on your walls!!"<br />
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And she was right. I had little of my own prints but for my hall gallery.<br />
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The photo lab is really about a block from my home. So I immediately went to retrieve the pictures. They were ready! So I came home and installed them in to the frames..</div>
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I thought it would be clever to print off some of my beach outdoor shower prints to go into my bathroom.<br />
The one above with the children (Sister Sledge and J Smooth as well as 2 of my nieces from a family beach trip) was taken about 4 years ago. I cannot get over how fast the children have grown and changed. <br />
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The one below was taken at Lulu's Homeport Marina. Its an outdoor shower for fishermen to wash off the days potent smell of bait and catch before heading inside for a brew. </div>
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Of course, it is still a work in progress. I haven't treatment for the window yet after painting the bathroom a few weeks ago. And I just might white wash the frames. But you get an idea...</div>
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So, my point....before getting rid of some of those old prints check out the frames. Framing shops charge an arm and a leg to frame pictures. You might have a frame that you can use or just needs a coat of paint and in need of your photos or treasured keepsake like a map or program, a vintage linen, etc. Just think of the possibilities and allow your home to reflect your story. <br />
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I made a trip to the thrift store on Monday night. I have found that in my area, for me the best time to go is early in the morning (when it opens at 8AM) or late at night (I go around 7 or 8, it closes at 9:30 PM). And the best time to visit is mid week, when things are not picked over from the weekend. Weekends are brutal at and on the thrift. My mom would say "You can't stir them with a stick"...and so you will not find Leigh there. I do not like big crowds.</div>
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Maybe I can use it in a future tablescape. And for 99 cents, a bargain!</div>
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Last week we were celebrating our childrens spring break...we opted for a 'staycation" and tried to make life at home more special. One way were these celebration plates and the black and white colors.<br />
Because its not only the big things in life worth celebrating....its also the little things. <br />
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">I encourage you to visit my friend</span><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="font-size: 100%;"> Susan of Between Naps on the Porch</span></strong></a><span style="font-size: 100%;"> for some great <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Tablescape</span> Thursday participants. </span><br />
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Time gets way from me these days. I wanted to share my night spent with two of my favorite men. TB and JB, better known as Big Daddy and Jimmy Buffett. </div>
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Big Daddy called on his way home from work just the day prior and told me he had a surprise for me....2 tickets to the Buffett concert tomorrow night! </div>
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To say I was ecstatic would be an understatement. </div>
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To say I was doing kartwheels-or attempting to do so- in my front yard would be correct. </div>
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And then....it was.....the day of!!!!! </div>
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What to wear! What to wear?</div>
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It was a dilemma to me and an embarrassment to my kids as I began to pull stuff from my closet and try stuff on.... </div>
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Would I go with the theme of "Grapefruit" and wear a (mock) bathing suit?</div>
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My youngest, J Smooth (11) was so mortified and embarrassed he wouldn't make eye contact with me.</div>
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"PLEAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ dont wear that, MOM!!!!!!"</div>
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I thought of another outfit and theme...This is how "a pirate looks at 40"....</div>
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My oldest son, Bama, had his girlfriend Kara over. The expressions on their faces were priceless.<br />
Kara, "So??? You just had a pirate costume lying around?"<br />
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Why yes. Doesn't everybody?<br />
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My daughter Sledge begged me to "not be a pirate."<br />
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I finally came up with something. Just a tropical print dress, cowboy hat and added a couple lei's to the band. Big Daddy opted for his cheeseburger in paradise shirt. With tickets in hand...we were off<br />
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To see the wizard. <br />
I mean <strong> Lizard.</strong><br />
<strong>JIMMY....</strong><br />
“Sweet home Alabama!” he proclaimed. He seemed quite happy to be "home".<br />
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band performed at the Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham AL as part of the “Welcome to Fin Land Tour”.<br />
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It was his first show in Birmingham since 2001, and Jimmy Buffett made it a special one. Fans waited more than a decade for live renditions of “Margaritaville,” “A Pirate Looks at Forty,” “Come Monday,” “Fins,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and other signature songs. </div>
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Those Alabama roots provided a welcome focus for Buffett’s headlining set, which lasted about two hours and 20 minutes. He recalled his past in Mobile, inserted Birmingham into various song lyrics, praised the state’s football champs and generally acted like a proud homeboy. The crowd went wild in seeing their Alabama and Auburn teams on the big screen. <br />
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It was truly a homecoming! </div>
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Buffett made sure to highlight another Alabama guy in the band, guitarist-singer<a href="http://www.macmcanally.com/"> Mac McAnally</a>. Photos of Alabama were part of the stage design, displayed on a huge screen behind the performers. <br />
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Fun for me because I enjoyed seeing the sights from around the state that all were special to me as well.</div>
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The enthusiasm from both the crowd and from Jimmy was high throughout the show. Lots of joking and the notable laid back attitude...</div>
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He even mentioned a stage fall in Australia in 2011. “I was pretty happy to be making a few more trips around the sun,” Buffett said, launching the band into “Trip Around the Sun.” </div>
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*Volcano*</div>
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Mac McAnnally pointed this guy in the crowd out to Jimmy Buffett. Jimmy exclaimed, "Now THAT is a first. A dude wearing a light up coconut bra. That guy is probably a doctor at UAB and might be performing surgery on someone in the morning!"</div>
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There was much booty shaking and swaying about. Not only by them...</div>
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But me as well. :)<br />
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A surprising treat popped up in the middle of the show: <a href="http://www.matthoggatt.net/">Matt Hoggatt</a>, a musician from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, emerged to sing “<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9CTnz4Rlzw">Dear Jimmy Buffett</a>,” an original that won a contest in American Songwriter magazine. Buffett sat nearby, cheering him on, then responded with a freshly minted song of his own, “<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_kkB61XGiA">Dear Matt Hoggatt</a>.” What could be more fun, or more gracious, or more cool?<br />
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Buffett's set list for the Welcome to Fin Land Tour Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex<br />
Birmingham AL <br />
Saturday February 25th, 2012<br />
1 Piece Of Work <br />
2 License To Chill <br />
3 It's Five O'Clock Somewhere <br />
4 Jamaica Mistaica <br />
5 Grapefruit-Juicy Fruit <br />
6 Son Of A Son Of A Sailor <br />
7 Volcano <br />
8 Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes <br />
9 Come Monday <br />
10 Pascagoula Run <br />
11 Trip Around The Sun <br />
12 Cheeseburger In Paradise <br />
13 One Particular Harbour <br />
14 Creola (Featuring Nadirah, honoring Ralph) <br />
15 Dear Jimmy Buffett (Matt Hoggatt) <br />
16 Hey Matt Hoggatt (Jimmy Buffett) <br />
17 Birmingham (Randy Newman song) <br />
18 Sweet Home Alabama (Last played 12-28-1998: Aspen, CO) <br />
19 Bama Breeze <br />
20 Knee Deep <br />
21 Last Mango In Paris <br />
22 Margaritaville (with the not-so-lost verse) <br />
23 A Pirate Looks At Forty <br />
24 Back Where I Come From <br />
25 Southern Cross First Encore <br />
26 Brown Eyed Girl Miss Tina Gullickson, Miss Nadirah Shakoor, Mr Eric Darken, Peter Mayer The Lad From Lafayette Sonny Landreth, Mr Doyle Grisham, From Red Bay, AL Lyman Mac McAnally, Mr. Roger Guth, Uncle Jim Mayer, Dashing Lad From Trinidad Robert Greenidge, Dancing Johnny Lovell, Professor Michael Utley <br />
27 Fins <br />
28 Stars Fell On Alabama (last played 11-07-2001: Birmingham, AL) <br />
29 Dreamsicle (last played 06-21-2011 Burgettstown, PA) </div>
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It was night to remember!<br />
The songs of Jimmy Buffett and a date night with my babe..</div>
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Life is good indeed!<br />
LIVE*LAUGH*LOVE<br />
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<em>Today, I waited til the last minute to work on my Thrifty Thursday post. I was photographing my project when I got a call from a childhood friend. She told me that my best friend's father had unexpectedly passed away. She and I immediatley began to decide what we could do and everything else fell to the wayside. Thus my posting late tonight. My apologies. I did decide to pull out an old post from 2009 from Miss Mustard Seed, giving some FABULOUS advice on thrifting. I hope you will enjoy.</em><br />
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<em>LIVE*LOVE*LAUGH...and have no regrets. Life is a blessing! </em><br />
<em><3 and hugs to you my friends, Leigh</em><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last Thrifty Thursday </span><a href="http://www.missmustardseed.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Marion, aka, Miss Mustard Seed</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> shared some wonderful tips and suggestions on Thrifting. I asked her if she would be a guest blogger today in Bloggeritaville and share her tips here for anyone that missed it. She was very kind to oblige. And now, here is Miss Mustard Seed...</span><br />
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<em>One of the questions I am asked most frequently is how I find such wonderful things at ridiculously low prices. Today, I am going to share the secrets of my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">thrifting</span> success. Unfortunately, I can't help with the most <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">important</span> aspect of finding great things (luck), but I do think you can improve your chances by following some easy tips.</em><br />
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<em>1.) <strong>A.B.H. - Always be hunting.</strong> There are times when I go out to intentionally look for things, but I hunt even when I am not hunting. I even look up thrift store locations to hit when I'm traveling. There have been many times that I have yelled, "stop the car!" or done a (sometimes illegal) u-turn to check out a yard sale or piece of furniture on the side of the road when we're running an errand. I found this French style sofa at a yard sale for $50.00 while on the way to a Labor Day picnic. </em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRBxdcZ5QX_32InigGogiMiM7so2IDrMLNilMcwaE1G9yxTF57fBZApaL-NTeyQQubG8yNMNH2tub5nxOBjhxLAOs0UHFx42WfFEiglDeJ2FeNMPcqgagJwTaQF74v7gPeClH4PYNd1JU/s1600-h/DSC_0032.JPG"></a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRBxdcZ5QX_32InigGogiMiM7so2IDrMLNilMcwaE1G9yxTF57fBZApaL-NTeyQQubG8yNMNH2tub5nxOBjhxLAOs0UHFx42WfFEiglDeJ2FeNMPcqgagJwTaQF74v7gPeClH4PYNd1JU/s1600-h/DSC_0032.JPG"></a><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402486346447816370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRBxdcZ5QX_32InigGogiMiM7so2IDrMLNilMcwaE1G9yxTF57fBZApaL-NTeyQQubG8yNMNH2tub5nxOBjhxLAOs0UHFx42WfFEiglDeJ2FeNMPcqgagJwTaQF74v7gPeClH4PYNd1JU/s400/DSC_0032.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 266px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><em>2.) <strong>Be willing to roll up your sleeves and dig. </strong>Junking can be dirty work. If you're not willing to dig through boxes, hurdle chairs, or brush off some cobwebs, you might miss some of the best finds. I found this chandelier late in the day while I was out <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">yardsaling</span>. The reason it wasn't snatched up earlier was it was in a pathetic looking box that no one else had bothered to opened! The chandelier was in pieces, but all of the crystals were there and I knew it could easily be rewired. I ended up paying $4.00 for it!</em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6iJdfkwx6xAmUcYDiVIV9mjUJjqAXETIYGdGqWP9JTE0w2lwvC38ttiM46WrNzPQl72HdDJUKYW-NBRTTWfhNaPNfeaNANTldT-2uBaxjLSFYptw2n3IXSq_kzUR8A1IJqtfu8E4Bhdwj/s1600-h/DSC_0010.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402498266588006322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6iJdfkwx6xAmUcYDiVIV9mjUJjqAXETIYGdGqWP9JTE0w2lwvC38ttiM46WrNzPQl72HdDJUKYW-NBRTTWfhNaPNfeaNANTldT-2uBaxjLSFYptw2n3IXSq_kzUR8A1IJqtfu8E4Bhdwj/s400/DSC_0010.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 266px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><em> 3.) <strong>See what something can be, not what it is.</strong> Having a vision for a piece is a gift, but I do believe it can be learned through trial and error. If you spend $1.00 on a piece of furniture (like I did on this table below), it's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ok</span> if you mess it up and it ends up in the trash. Know your limits if you're going to spend more than $20 on a piece, though. If you are just not gifted with the vision, bring along a friend who is. (And remember, you don't have to use a piece the way it was intended. Have an open mind.)</em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfLUWu9ahFpPY_aSNP8_AFldaMdx-Em39jY22JSy1a2xYckh1-eErwxou2yh2zpqEr4YTNz8EqOKz9tweAdqhm9HwAzHRJi_E8Y8YSi1onEncFp9mdlNcX8bTbO1D-OoEs4D_9oTCGkDNG/s1600-h/DSC_0055_edited.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402495442386606546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfLUWu9ahFpPY_aSNP8_AFldaMdx-Em39jY22JSy1a2xYckh1-eErwxou2yh2zpqEr4YTNz8EqOKz9tweAdqhm9HwAzHRJi_E8Y8YSi1onEncFp9mdlNcX8bTbO1D-OoEs4D_9oTCGkDNG/s400/DSC_0055_edited.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 285px;" /></a> <em>4.) <strong>When buying furniture, look for quality.</strong> Most of the furniture I buy looks like it's in pretty sad shape, but I always look for some key things. Make sure it's solid wood, has dove-tailed drawers, quality construction, and good lines. Stay away from pieces that have been poorly repaired, are stapled, made of "press board", have severe water damage, are missing pieces that would be costly to replicate, or ones that are saturated with smoke. I know some brave souls who take these pieces on (and I have on occasion), but as a rule it's not worth it. Again, know your limits.</em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpgkwk2dkbBAokMWgsKYLDMAdUH_xb5o2_rWNliaTUwtER010i7E-O37oxapkisja8H41KAft3uZl-32YpcG24vNh3rCNRZ9VxD5ITIdGPfucBrlwcwbJBKBmve4AcyLrndgHLCeZGsYUb/s1600-h/DSC_0026.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402488121556615298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpgkwk2dkbBAokMWgsKYLDMAdUH_xb5o2_rWNliaTUwtER010i7E-O37oxapkisja8H41KAft3uZl-32YpcG24vNh3rCNRZ9VxD5ITIdGPfucBrlwcwbJBKBmve4AcyLrndgHLCeZGsYUb/s400/DSC_0026.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 266px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><em>5.) <strong>Buy what you love.</strong> You will never go wrong buying things that you love and that "speak to you." It's easy to get swayed by trends or to be tempted into buying something <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">just</span> because it's cheap. Trust me, if you don't love it, it won't stay in your house for very long. I love ironstone, so I buy almost every piece I come across that's reasonably priced and I rarely pay more than $5.00 a piece.</em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflEPjesxHnZn7V-LfWruGx8Ma6UETANb2ojUcbY7q8UeL8U_addrE_H1nJ63cc9sJPTHFXJQ7-4b7lcuy3pMlXsk2qGTNVCFj9HXb7lT-USKJNKDNr2iRH291q92668Zk05Glj4WezXWa/s1600-h/DSC_0023_edited.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402488132438335058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflEPjesxHnZn7V-LfWruGx8Ma6UETANb2ojUcbY7q8UeL8U_addrE_H1nJ63cc9sJPTHFXJQ7-4b7lcuy3pMlXsk2qGTNVCFj9HXb7lT-USKJNKDNr2iRH291q92668Zk05Glj4WezXWa/s400/DSC_0023_edited.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 266px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <em>6.) <strong>Don't be scared to "dumpster dive" and pick up furniture off the side of the road.</strong> Sometimes people just want to get rid of a perfectly good piece of furniture. I'm not sure why they stick it out on their curb instead of donating it to a thrift store, but I'm glad there are people like that! It can be a little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">embarrassing</span>, even <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">scary</span> to pull your van over and pick up a piece off the curb. "Am I going to get yelled at for stealing? Are people going to think I'm crazy?" Possibly...sure, but I've never had the former happen and I'm sure the latter happens all the time. I'm <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">ok</span> with people thinking I'm nuts. This chair was our most recent curb freebie. It was a little wet from sitting in the rain for the morning, but surprisingly it didn't stink and was in great condition. It just needs a slipcover.</em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiomG6dFIejdn3yijXTOdNmrmViOHTG2mowV4PnlnU1qf6Sfak6Sb0R-CiGeqm2_oKW3DdAnkHz72uYcS6nxv6WdjQqEC9P81fZ38LRKhgc1NTHB3NxxMK4T2gM8ntHnZDm6cYy4x12v3EK/s1600-h/DSC_0006_edited.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402489900314917682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiomG6dFIejdn3yijXTOdNmrmViOHTG2mowV4PnlnU1qf6Sfak6Sb0R-CiGeqm2_oKW3DdAnkHz72uYcS6nxv6WdjQqEC9P81fZ38LRKhgc1NTHB3NxxMK4T2gM8ntHnZDm6cYy4x12v3EK/s400/DSC_0006_edited.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 276px;" /></a> <em>7.) <strong>Talk to people.</strong> Just about everyone I know, knows that I love antiques, vintage pieces, furniture, whatever. And I have people offer things to me all the time because of this. I get freebies from family members, friends, acquaintances, friends of friends, lots of unexpected places. I even talk to people at yard sales to see if they have more furniture that they are looking to get rid of. You wouldn't believe some of the things people have pulled out of their garages to sell to me for a few dollars. I'll leave my card with people who are selling good furniture at reasonable prices and tell them to call me when they want to get rid of anything else. I also get to know the people who work at my local thrift stores. They'll often give me a better price on something because they know me. I got the piece pictured below (salvaged from a sewing factory in Gettysburg) from a woman at the parking authority when I was paying to rent a spot for the day. She told me that she was moving and wanted to get rid of some things and invited me over to see if there was anything I wanted! She gave me several of these interesting wooden pieces, some antique windows and shutters.</em><br />
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<em>This beautiful 100+ year old piano was given to us for free as well. It didn't sell at our church yard sale, so the receptionist asked my husband if I would like it. My sweet guy rented a U-haul, enlisted some help, and surprised me with it one evening. In addition, the owner of the piano gave us an antique pram that was in mint condition.</em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLgxQ9MjeBE6tDZQWfp864WhhkuUqQ_9Q8lXgs1SRRGQ16ViIYDdDf__tyTDeM4lre9sGhoTDMeL2eCfQAfPeTHLAkLhXwsW3EREBHlyQ2CFu7Oe0JV7gUMDNcspDYheUJ6KZ5b50hbUy/s1600-h/DSC_0019_edited.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402486350874186866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLgxQ9MjeBE6tDZQWfp864WhhkuUqQ_9Q8lXgs1SRRGQ16ViIYDdDf__tyTDeM4lre9sGhoTDMeL2eCfQAfPeTHLAkLhXwsW3EREBHlyQ2CFu7Oe0JV7gUMDNcspDYheUJ6KZ5b50hbUy/s400/DSC_0019_edited.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 266px;" /></a><em> I also got a ridiculous amount of antiques and furniture from my neighbor, including this pocket watch for $2.00 (and it still works.)</em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZma5RKlodj12jDrJ-5SooeHKUfntDsCwsKkS04bxkGZSIXjVzNecVtqrcq3enWaoJDSbnUQAntggYt5_13uBGz3WpcRKTAZubUduR7-sCmx6pbJgMWCcPgYyWTCE-yODtkmOuNbgr3C0/s1600-h/DSC_0016_edited.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402489885502002914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZma5RKlodj12jDrJ-5SooeHKUfntDsCwsKkS04bxkGZSIXjVzNecVtqrcq3enWaoJDSbnUQAntggYt5_13uBGz3WpcRKTAZubUduR7-sCmx6pbJgMWCcPgYyWTCE-yODtkmOuNbgr3C0/s400/DSC_0016_edited.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 311px;" /></a><em>8.) <strong>It's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">ok</span> if something isn't perfect.</strong> In fact, you should expect that it won't be. There are a lot of things that have been and are currently on my wish list that are very expensive if bought in antique stores in mint condition. I learned that I need to be willing to compromise if I want to get a bargain. I had wanted one of these enamel pitchers for years, but they were always too expensive for me. I finally found one at an antique store for $18.00...</em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXegOrq_ySBKk8pigv-jdOtMD8YapWc-iNgfVk8pzLIdafpc7b-Lg5hM3fyUKLyOclqo9Bn6Ygt3GZwBstSmkQuliRh-uIqTLoKzm0sqaJYQedcq9BbgikcT8X8q_1xOrUKSA4erfpLXd5/s1600-h/DSC_0001_edited.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402498251576029762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXegOrq_ySBKk8pigv-jdOtMD8YapWc-iNgfVk8pzLIdafpc7b-Lg5hM3fyUKLyOclqo9Bn6Ygt3GZwBstSmkQuliRh-uIqTLoKzm0sqaJYQedcq9BbgikcT8X8q_1xOrUKSA4erfpLXd5/s400/DSC_0001_edited.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 248px;" /></a><em>...the bottom was rusted out, but since I wasn't planning on filling it with water, it wasn't a problem for me.</em> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402498255725036770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8sFU2re7RPRiVlBCQFzHEfqz1BrYmnpnI_IXAvAwz-bUlCxsXNxLKuKjjN6bLHdZ2Idq3mbICpMQ3Of0gracp-fl5KQ8G3gLk8sghnkW9v0e_PgrPCd0vke7u7nZUsgdHKp16bCPx1mT-/s400/DSC_0004_edited.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 266px;" /> <em>This gorgeous French rocking chair was only $10.00, because it was dirty and there was a rip in the caning. Both things I could either fix or live with.</em> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5_v6r0nknqKRY99tKWdzsYtJG-Q-OKA9uBuKfuVGDyIFlkDfvhuB-HWEV8Gj5zW8VnHJAezxblzHaVF-Nab7e8zucau38GlNaeQjragrEHxpvj2-G05jKDdq5wWQ-tPrKTPJ8Rncf6I0/s1600-h/DSC_0018.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402486356359730882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5_v6r0nknqKRY99tKWdzsYtJG-Q-OKA9uBuKfuVGDyIFlkDfvhuB-HWEV8Gj5zW8VnHJAezxblzHaVF-Nab7e8zucau38GlNaeQjragrEHxpvj2-G05jKDdq5wWQ-tPrKTPJ8Rncf6I0/s400/DSC_0018.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 266px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><em> 9.) <strong>Get to know Craig.</strong> If you have not checked out </em><a href="http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites"><em>Craig's List</em></a><em>, you must! It's basically an online yard sale. I know "The Craig's List Killer" and stories of robberies and fraud may have <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">frightened</span> some of you away, but that is the rare exception, not the norm. Some Craig's List tips - be particular, never pick up something alone, don't be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">afraid</span> to negotiate, and if something doesn't sound/feel right, just let it go. I purchased both of these pieces on Craig's List (these are the "after" pictures.) The desk was $15 and the hutch was $30.</em><br />
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<em>The woman who owns our shop found this antique toy phone in a box with other vintage toys for $4.00. I loved it so much she gave it to me. This would've cost a great deal more in an antique shop.</em></div>
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My Thrifty Thursday find this week is a $10.00 find that I snagged at a garage sale. I had been eyeing the antique ceiling tin tiles. I got lucky when I came across this one, that had been handmade into a great mirror.<br />
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It would be an easy process to duplicate. A frame was built for the tile to be nailed to.<br />
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Here is a look at the back, where a basic mirror was placed and glued to secure. Hinges were screwed into the corners for hanging purposes.<br />
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Today's Tablescape is a nod to my hometown of Birmingham, Al. <br />
Or as the locals say, "Bir-min-ham" Or just "the Ham"....<br />
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">I encourage you to visit my friend</span><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="font-size: 100%;"> Susan of Between Naps on the Porch</span></strong></a><span style="font-size: 100%;"> for some great <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Tablescape</span> Thursday participants. </span></div>
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I would also like to invite you to stop by my food blog, <a href="http://leigh-platesplaces.blogspot.com/">PLATES &amp; PLACES</a>, for Foodie Friday! <br />
In fact on over there now. I have been cooking up a "messa" food! <br />
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Its somewhat a rainy day round my neck of the woods. Overcast, a bit brisk. Its a good day to curl up on the sofa... </div>
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...Snuggle up in some pillows and blankets.</div>
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Charlotte has the right idea....</div>
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Wait a minute!<br />
What is that I see?</div>
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No! Not outside the window, Charlotte....<br />
THERE!<br />
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Ummm, hmmmm. Someone has been digging in the backyard again.</div>
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You know what that means?<br />
It means someone has dug a nice big mud hole out back while looking for moles in the yard.<br />
It also means that someone is going to have to get their muddy self off my sofa.<br />
I see a bath in Charlotte's-and MY- future.<br />
What is your day shaping up to be?<br />
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Last weekend I attended the Central Alabama Antique Market & Appraisal, that benefited the Columbiana Library. It took place at an old (Dr. Handley's) barn! Very cool!</div>
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Market activities include antique appraisals conducted by knowledgeable antique dealers, antique sales at dealer booths as well as live music provided by the Sexy Tractor Band.</div>
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Although the appraisals were not certified, knowledgeable individuals who have extensive experience in antiques provided information about how much each piece could be valued. There were many items included in the 13 appraisal categories including toys, art, guns, pottery and glassware.<br />
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There were also enjoyable treats in the edible form as well: Dreamcakes Bakery, Roasted Corn & Sweet Potatoes, Johnny Ray's BBQ, Kettle Corn, Kona Ice and Diva Dogs from the Sweet Potato Queens (Shelby County Chapter-who looked so cute as did their yummy booth!)</div>
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One little lady was the talk of the market with her wooden European throne chair from the 1800s that was appraised at $18,000. </div>
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I heard that the lady bought the chair for $250 at an auction nearly 30 years ago, and she bought two. Making her $500 investment worth nearly $36,000!!! </div>
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See my friends...being thrifty can pay off BIG!</div>
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I took in a piece of artwork for appraisal that I picked up at the Thrift Store a couple years ago, <a href="http://lbratina.blogspot.com/search?q=ellen+oakford">the one by artist Ellen Oakford in 1889. </a></div>
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In the same time it takes to catch a firefly, you can make this simple lantern using a retired kitchen sieve, scrapwood, screws, and an old canning jar. Keep an eye open for sives at flea markets and yard sales; if you are lucky you can snag them for as little as $5.00 <br />
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How: Seperate the sieve from it's stand. To create a stable platform for the candle first measure the diamter of the sieves circular open base. The, using a compass, draw the same size circle on a one inch thinck piece of scrap wood. Use the jigsaw to cut out the circle. Insert the wood base and secure the metal frame with screws. Turn the sieve upside down and place it on top of the metal frame. <br />
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<strong>1. If you had to choose one over the other for the rest of your life, House Shoes or High Heels?</strong><br />
Easy. House Shoes. I am such a slouch. I love a beautiful heel, I just don't want to WEAR it. Well, in all actuality I can't. At the risk of sounding old......foot and knee problems do not tolerate a heel. Actually give me a good pair of flip flops or boots and I'm a happy girl!<br />
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2<strong>. What was the worst meal you cooked and who had to eat it?</strong><br />
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Hmmm. This one was difficult for me. I am not one to judge my own cooking so I went to the ones who eat it, my family and posed this question (and the following one) to them. <br />
Son Bama, age 21- "A Indian pork dish. It tasted awful." (<em>Have mercy! And I fed it to his girlfriend. he only meal I have ever fed her. What she must think...</em>)<br />
Sister Sledge, age 14-"<a href="http://leigh-platesplaces.blogspot.com/2008/11/roasted-califlower.html">Breaded Cauliflower</a>. I hated that!" (<em>Incidentally, it is one of my favorites. Kids and vegetables...)</em><br />
Son J Smooth, age 11- "It was rice with yellow sauce. You made me eat it before we could go to Dairy Queen." (<em>Things that scar our children. I have no recollection of this, but certainly I will be paying for it through his some therapy sessions one day</em>. )<br />
Husband Big Daddy,aged like fine wine- "I like everything you make." You see why I married this man? He might not be a good liar, but he is smart. I urged him to name something. And I would not be offended. He looked at me cockeyed. He knows me well. LOL. Finally he said, "chicken. something chicken, with the exception of hot wings (one of his most favorite foods) its my least favorite "meat"".<br />
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Bama- " I can't think of a specific meal, but (rather) my favorite dishes you cook are <a href="http://leigh-platesplaces.blogspot.com/2008/04/mama-buenas-spaghetti.html">spaghetti</a>, <a href="http://leigh-platesplaces.blogspot.com/2009/09/foodie-friday-beef-tips-rice-plus.html">beef tips</a> and rice and <a href="http://leigh-platesplaces.blogspot.com/2009/01/stroganoff-sandwich.html">stroganoff sandwich</a>."<br />
Sister Sledge- "Your <a href="http://leigh-platesplaces.blogspot.com/2008/04/mama-buenas-spaghetti.html">Spaghetti</a> is the best! I also LOVE your <a href="http://leigh-platesplaces.blogspot.com/2009/09/foodie-friday-beef-tips-rice-plus.html">Beef Tips and Rice</a>"<br />
J Smooth-"My favorite meal is your <a href="http://leigh-platesplaces.blogspot.com/2008/04/mama-buenas-spaghetti.html">spaghetti </a>and your homemade tacos and salsa." <br />
Big Daddy- "I like everything you make" <em>I began to push for a specific answer</em>...." Everything besides chicken is my favorite that you make." (<em>Very safely played, Big Daddy</em>. <em>You shall live another day</em>)<br />
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It is evident with these answers, we are simple people with simple minds and simple taste. <br />
My family likes the same old, same old. Which Spaghetti is in our house. It's a Five Generation Recipe.<br />
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Go for a hike! I talk about it often on my blog and its something I do often, almost daily! I LOVE to hike. I love a roadtrip, but almost always it includes a hike somewhere too. And ask my husband and kids what a vacation is without a hike, they will not have a clue. The world of nature is just so beautiful. It's my church. It really is....<br />
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<strong>5. When was the last time you updated your bio picture?</strong><br />
Often on facebook, but for my blog...its been over a year. I am a photographer....yet I hate my own picture being taken. Which incidentally is prob why I love playing the role so well.<br />
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<strong>6. What is the first concert/live show you ever attended, how old were you and who were you with?</strong><br />
It was the BeeGees, circa mid 70's. I went with my mother and some neighbors. <br />
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<strong>7. What is the most embarrassing piece of clothing that you still own and wear?</strong><br />
My daughter would say these shoes...<br />
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And, I would have to agree.<br />
They are ugly as sin, but as comfortable as a warm cozy blanket. <br />
Oh, my gosh! I am officially old! <br />
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The shoes.. are rocketdog mules. I need to throw them out, but soooo haven't gotten to that point yet. Other than that....a swimsuit. Its almost swimsuit season ya know? Scary. Sneaks up every year and scares the mess outta me!<br />
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<strong>8. If someone looked through your purse, what would they find?</strong><br />
Mints. Lots of mints. <br />
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<a href="http://lbratina.blogspot.com/2008/02/wanna-piece-of-gum.html">I do NOT like gum. Remember</a>? <br />
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9. When was the last time that you cursed and what was the reason?<br />
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I have to tell you, I am not a curser. My parents weren't so it just wasn't something I heard and grew up with in my household. I’m not a prude at all. I’m delighted for anyone to use any kind of language they want to usewhen not in the presence of children. To be off-color. Honestly, I have no objections. I love that people have and use all the choices in the world. I just have not for many, many, many, many, many years been someone who uses salty language. I don’t think it suits me. I’m not comfortable with it. That being said,I have many friends that curse with artisty. To borrrow a line from "The Christmas Story", <span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;"> "My father </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #6a6a6a; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">wove a tapestry of obscenities</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;"> that as far as we know is still hanging in space over Lake Michigan." </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">They are good with "art" like that. </span>I would feel fake and phoney if I did because it's just not "me". It doesnt taste good in my mouth, unless I were mocking what someone else said to me....I love to immulate people for the sake of a story, something genetic I am certain.</div>
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<strong>10. What’s your greatest accomplishment in life, sans kids?</strong> Aside from my family? Gosh, I don't think I have achieved it yet, whatever it might be. That's not to say I am not proud of some choices I have made, with the life I have and what have you.For that I am! But I really don't feel I have reached that potential yet. I had a classmate recently pass away. I realized by the way she lived her life that I have so much to do in the time I am here. I want to make it count. I mean REALLY count. And I think its all about enriching one another's life. I plan to expand on that in my life. I hope that it will only at the end of my life I can honestly say my greatest achievement has been living it. I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I have just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well. <br />
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<strong>11. What famous person do you feel a kinship to-past or present?</strong><br />
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Haha! I could have something much more interesting. But in truth....After much thought, I can relate to this guy alot. My life is much like this and the donuts, just a metaphor. But I have no complaints :)<br />
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So allow me to suck up and invite you to participate in my latest giveaway....</div>
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<a href="http://lbratina.blogspot.com/2012/02/shabby-applenot-to-shabby.html">THE SHABBY APPLE DRESS GIVEAWAY.</a></div>
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