~~~The POD is gone!!!~~~~

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2kuQ1ym7l88CYFVD83PiVFj1oPtIZIJ_VVmNA4ab7on3IhdEqC35IXXthdrIgbbZ6w7hMQ24snINl_2TAwsOXJeJtxMu0wBqImg9gGVbmCspUE0DifM4pYR7__r2hRgZkSKSiWLfd7-kI/s1600/IMG_1032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2kuQ1ym7l88CYFVD83PiVFj1oPtIZIJ_VVmNA4ab7on3IhdEqC35IXXthdrIgbbZ6w7hMQ24snINl_2TAwsOXJeJtxMu0wBqImg9gGVbmCspUE0DifM4pYR7__r2hRgZkSKSiWLfd7-kI/s640/IMG_1032.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> HI everyone! We knew they were coming today to get the POD, so Joe went out and tied the Japanese maple tree back as well as possible. They had broken off a BIG limb when they brough the POD so we didn't want any more damage done. Then when they got here, Joe held onto the branch and pulled it away too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWpp8sf8tR5RyN8rypI_3kZPNPmd6Au_Hk_wIP68LULrVvGsygXJ7kvTtMHcfY9PmcxvYJi3xSaIFkHfSqxgVuPjPT94oDK-2FuDS9iLZZCp0-kNIR9x1w8wVud8hwuNNLFEKFq-lJkFgi/s1600/IMG_1042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWpp8sf8tR5RyN8rypI_3kZPNPmd6Au_Hk_wIP68LULrVvGsygXJ7kvTtMHcfY9PmcxvYJi3xSaIFkHfSqxgVuPjPT94oDK-2FuDS9iLZZCp0-kNIR9x1w8wVud8hwuNNLFEKFq-lJkFgi/s640/IMG_1042.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> He was actually worried that they might not be able to life it up, it is FULL and HEAVY!!!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTYsMVa55uvU_73bYKhWWjnDsjG-WtyvvFAJSb2a1KajMsSKxoOqN1cx3y27SkP97F5TA24RuPD0Ejn6aUVAl2V6YUtZSF8wVvi6ghBi8PsVGhJWWazKF3RwqfrK6KySeUqM_opA0CKk1E/s1600/IMG_1045.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTYsMVa55uvU_73bYKhWWjnDsjG-WtyvvFAJSb2a1KajMsSKxoOqN1cx3y27SkP97F5TA24RuPD0Ejn6aUVAl2V6YUtZSF8wVvi6ghBi8PsVGhJWWazKF3RwqfrK6KySeUqM_opA0CKk1E/s640/IMG_1045.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> But up in the air it went, thank God.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLrcYi5mn4kzIaT4ARRqpMei9hyQz3B_h6jSrzsHcOlVrlYRJBbmSza07snntgg4un056fOTylXysoZOgDSpozK_XoKidI39QASwLxIl506lFtjkbki5B6E5T96xmO1xNWuCYk6JU9rJ0/s1600/IMG_1046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLrcYi5mn4kzIaT4ARRqpMei9hyQz3B_h6jSrzsHcOlVrlYRJBbmSza07snntgg4un056fOTylXysoZOgDSpozK_XoKidI39QASwLxIl506lFtjkbki5B6E5T96xmO1xNWuCYk6JU9rJ0/s640/IMG_1046.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> And onto the truck bed. Away they went to store it for us til the new house is done. This is a wonderful way to store things for a move! They will deliever the POD to the new house when we say we are ready. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvDsdIO1qqtgGzZOipFthKGrk8w0Ilx01JodRYC10-Nt32Bxkz2cELE1ODuTCA9F0WAG8I416IJWeSX1t4T8RpG_xITFfwVqzdzITvXi3_nm-iIu9jSKBBa9AVeKwhCJd366HzVt7zWg9/s1600/IMG_1047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvDsdIO1qqtgGzZOipFthKGrk8w0Ilx01JodRYC10-Nt32Bxkz2cELE1ODuTCA9F0WAG8I416IJWeSX1t4T8RpG_xITFfwVqzdzITvXi3_nm-iIu9jSKBBa9AVeKwhCJd366HzVt7zWg9/s640/IMG_1047.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>I hope you all have a FABULOUS weekend. We will be working outside, mostly. This house goes on the market on Wed. the 6th. PLEASE keep your fingers crossed that we get a good buyer fast!!! XO, Pinky

~~~The POD is gone!!!~~~~

 HI everyone! We knew they were coming today to get the POD, so Joe went out and tied the Japanese maple tree back as well as possible. They...

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now i can lay down - bedroom reveal

Grab your cocktail and lets get this party started! I'm happy to report that I'm done. I don't think the room is done (are they ever really done?) but <i>I</i> am done.<br /><br />There has been blabbing aplenty on this room so I'll try to talk (type) less and show more. Most of you know how hard it is for me <i>not</i> to talk, so this will be a challenge.<br /><br />To recap, here is what we started with. A sad little space. The space of a couple who was too tired working on the rest of the house to put much energy into said space (or apparently into proper pillow placement).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_rLVTPUl0YXJh6cr8w3yrOJZGDK-4IKQWdgVe_3PlS-Y9HGapyJC_PEFE4VES6a2p6xMw2KsfRADVFv4FOwU_ijdCUml1OQwDwHQe5OrZZdQEGk3rwks4ubPESb8WWy_OmI0vtvCUPID5/s1600/P4075800.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_rLVTPUl0YXJh6cr8w3yrOJZGDK-4IKQWdgVe_3PlS-Y9HGapyJC_PEFE4VES6a2p6xMw2KsfRADVFv4FOwU_ijdCUml1OQwDwHQe5OrZZdQEGk3rwks4ubPESb8WWy_OmI0vtvCUPID5/s640/P4075800.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTBS91XV3b6IR47vYur6AN4F9L0a0-RBdQXCoHj9p6ErZYt2ISfcqNTm_lmPMw31udzDbS6k3qxj8aDYFwkLLyEvSjiSWH-l5UxPHrawb6EKtkASBolcSTCnYuvtkEdQ_UNbRAjUrrpux/s1600/P4075801.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTBS91XV3b6IR47vYur6AN4F9L0a0-RBdQXCoHj9p6ErZYt2ISfcqNTm_lmPMw31udzDbS6k3qxj8aDYFwkLLyEvSjiSWH-l5UxPHrawb6EKtkASBolcSTCnYuvtkEdQ_UNbRAjUrrpux/s640/P4075801.JPG" width="422" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvLdDzjCLnpseKcE0aboNWPPeKvuCeabxSfhGgdhik4BBUrHV3k2IBDMw39T0og9X-O7cviC8FWT31EqfWCJkV8sQglNfPO7opMcWNkcBDogWqjbpm8MPFPzGjxO5yj6dYWlk-F7Y14SI/s1600/P4075798.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvLdDzjCLnpseKcE0aboNWPPeKvuCeabxSfhGgdhik4BBUrHV3k2IBDMw39T0og9X-O7cviC8FWT31EqfWCJkV8sQglNfPO7opMcWNkcBDogWqjbpm8MPFPzGjxO5yj6dYWlk-F7Y14SI/s640/P4075798.JPG" width="422" /></a></div>Initially the plan was to just throw some lipstick on it. Add a bit of paint and maybe some new bedding. It was to take no time at all. Ha! I'm such a fool. When will I ever learn?!<br /><br />A little paint led to more changes and more changes. It was that whole 'and they told two people, and they told two people, and so on.' This turned into a lot of 'and so on's.'<br /><br />Here is my 'and so on' space.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9G9F4FxNgrjU18dPQydE4k6_w28OaQ7AwjjryeXWDzI0zhEKUKgy7hMNHOGBJcqx3vid6qIJqWLIXlW36HRHQ6pyzUNcNtlb3ApwzI6Qumi_TZLKKGRV-oUDq_TWnfCP5Ks4YVtJkueCZ/s1600/P5317089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9G9F4FxNgrjU18dPQydE4k6_w28OaQ7AwjjryeXWDzI0zhEKUKgy7hMNHOGBJcqx3vid6qIJqWLIXlW36HRHQ6pyzUNcNtlb3ApwzI6Qumi_TZLKKGRV-oUDq_TWnfCP5Ks4YVtJkueCZ/s640/P5317089.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2012/04/gotta-know-when-to-fold-em.html" target="_blank">new paint color</a> was a bit darker than I had originally planned but it grows on me more every day. Its like Barry White, all warm and velvety. And there is no better room for Barry than the bedroom. Yep, I just went there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2012/02/gold-metallic-glow.html" target="_blank">gold spray painted lamp shades</a> were moved in here and I love their pop of black against the <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2012/05/wrap-it-up.html" target="_blank">panels</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCKxLxFLQS3Bka6hMzu2a7awHF-dfEDNbSIMzY98ZsanNYw1ZWgtGnCLk0ejDteC6NcxiKtV9vWJxzCHK9nP4qRjw5KNayIianR474AHq3ny3J0iUMRkSDfy5FMa89TRH_zpzX-j6XpNoU/s1600/P5317069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCKxLxFLQS3Bka6hMzu2a7awHF-dfEDNbSIMzY98ZsanNYw1ZWgtGnCLk0ejDteC6NcxiKtV9vWJxzCHK9nP4qRjw5KNayIianR474AHq3ny3J0iUMRkSDfy5FMa89TRH_zpzX-j6XpNoU/s640/P5317069.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Bedside tables are still a topic of discussion (in my head) but these are a good fit for now. Both are castoffs from the basement.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKRGRlVtejlPyLLTW9k_HY9AU08RD0iIWVTmkiLcJemSVlSwUJnP4akj84Qe0eDXH6GQh6e8ej1YBxBaBwT58h4kanYhk-H6FD2-paUVD-XgUotOaX_fsqqN79A-37F5uzRN2IVVEOd3MH/s1600/P5317077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKRGRlVtejlPyLLTW9k_HY9AU08RD0iIWVTmkiLcJemSVlSwUJnP4akj84Qe0eDXH6GQh6e8ej1YBxBaBwT58h4kanYhk-H6FD2-paUVD-XgUotOaX_fsqqN79A-37F5uzRN2IVVEOd3MH/s640/P5317077.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>I shopped my basement and brought up this old iron headboard and added ribbon trim to bamboo roman shades (also from the basement) to soften them up a bit.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZZRGMkgOo4r3piQnLQnwOCf9xsung9UyvAAQlGW_AffnNVQk7moDbI78da5PTZXN33zmVpTlI16OLp5aFRFgdAYTohOSTIhnxykKV2YuHLDmMK_ShEs4Fkdp4TdyKiHPOEIsa3eWOfRc/s1600/LBDBed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZZRGMkgOo4r3piQnLQnwOCf9xsung9UyvAAQlGW_AffnNVQk7moDbI78da5PTZXN33zmVpTlI16OLp5aFRFgdAYTohOSTIhnxykKV2YuHLDmMK_ShEs4Fkdp4TdyKiHPOEIsa3eWOfRc/s640/LBDBed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Giving the ribbon treatment to the existing <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2012/05/there-is-something-on-your-skirt.html" target="_blank">bedskirt</a> and making my own <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2012/05/whats-in-name.html" target="_blank">monogramed shams</a> meant that all I bought for the bed itself was a throw pillow from HomeGoods and new sheets (which I lurve) from TJMax.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqj-L6IR6_TrU-J4llOTAlM0GRBlu83FWNJBdS0V-7TlcaKGSYDbyz4RurOlJ3Iyp-ZzCjJdsNrqqZy_QM1L2epXLeri-HPBubGqPLwk7vx-EHsxnUPlrBZZmTSG81ignqrZvcYHYGr9Zt/s1600/LBDBedClose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqj-L6IR6_TrU-J4llOTAlM0GRBlu83FWNJBdS0V-7TlcaKGSYDbyz4RurOlJ3Iyp-ZzCjJdsNrqqZy_QM1L2epXLeri-HPBubGqPLwk7vx-EHsxnUPlrBZZmTSG81ignqrZvcYHYGr9Zt/s640/LBDBedClose.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi24MProzbVJvMAhwqNBjezm5txRs6k5SWetKAcru722_BmiwjsGLEMVZAC55BgcVnLxs8CfW523P07QpElRpPy_Kiz-9FYshGhstC8VS0NzAfYeS2y3RuQ4d9igQJY0l5IEhhFZ3C5zmly/s1600/LBDBedroomChair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi24MProzbVJvMAhwqNBjezm5txRs6k5SWetKAcru722_BmiwjsGLEMVZAC55BgcVnLxs8CfW523P07QpElRpPy_Kiz-9FYshGhstC8VS0NzAfYeS2y3RuQ4d9igQJY0l5IEhhFZ3C5zmly/s640/LBDBedroomChair.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">The lampshade came with the lamp</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> (purchased from Target about 5 years ago) but I never used it as it had a big rip along one side. Hmmm, maybe that is why it had been on clearance? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1YOYJwFHS2gNtVPR5uRna-rbPmYXMSaQ1I8qPPM0Dod1KmcOp_mZx6NIUe0AitUFmuuCKBZzVUSqoaq_TxxPfhePb1kawlIr2J7ZzQO2B1ewtMQEh_oMXe2-KedKA1Vzz0LHOHUVS2Hqb/s1600/LBDDresser.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1YOYJwFHS2gNtVPR5uRna-rbPmYXMSaQ1I8qPPM0Dod1KmcOp_mZx6NIUe0AitUFmuuCKBZzVUSqoaq_TxxPfhePb1kawlIr2J7ZzQO2B1ewtMQEh_oMXe2-KedKA1Vzz0LHOHUVS2Hqb/s640/LBDDresser.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I covered it with a 1/2 yard of fabric purchased with a Hobby Lobby coupon and a can of spray adhesive. I mean I used the coupon to buy the fabric. I don't think you can pay for things with spray adhesive.<br /><br />The floor lamp was found at a garage sale while walking the dog. I only had $1 on me and the wonderful woman was happy to take it. Holla!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh38Mn6_tOksrI7BT72v4-LAK616Z_EL2wfGasvMBZQoNqqrplfHBG2t_F2vbQVoEm8wkzi24rAwyBnFWGMCMC8N79o_ZXiG9UwKIsvEuJveWrXDe9Fzr9cUjV_D6xwbMYBK3LVIVubO-Ts/s1600/LBDChairClose.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh38Mn6_tOksrI7BT72v4-LAK616Z_EL2wfGasvMBZQoNqqrplfHBG2t_F2vbQVoEm8wkzi24rAwyBnFWGMCMC8N79o_ZXiG9UwKIsvEuJveWrXDe9Fzr9cUjV_D6xwbMYBK3LVIVubO-Ts/s640/LBDChairClose.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Another gallery wall in the making, although this one is certainly in process and will grow over time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggOd5puy7512UwMHoF7R7AiNr1c8h4xuQOaHu6vfPIIJOyi1CdqI_-U18-JrbTZq5MQKbK2A2m10yrUwsFkNsUt7Mol2q5wNX7CjE124XHEgRSb2MwqK0zTNt0uSihzMaVlUYB3gZjKWPo/s1600/BedroomGallery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggOd5puy7512UwMHoF7R7AiNr1c8h4xuQOaHu6vfPIIJOyi1CdqI_-U18-JrbTZq5MQKbK2A2m10yrUwsFkNsUt7Mol2q5wNX7CjE124XHEgRSb2MwqK0zTNt0uSihzMaVlUYB3gZjKWPo/s640/BedroomGallery.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The old frames came from my parent's basement (what's with me and basements?) and my mom was nice enough to hand them over under one condition  - "don't you dare spray paint them!"<br /><br />A rug is still needed (I'm waiting for one to speak to me but I'm told rugs don't speak, so that might be part of the problem), and I'd still LOVE to talk the hubs out of chucking that ceiling fan in favor of a great old chandelier. But for now - I'm just going to enjoy.<br /><br />So in the words of the Beastie Boys - that's it that's all that's all there is.<br /><br />P.S. - I made a challenge to myself at the beginning of this project to try and take a second look at things I already owned rather than going out and just buying a bunch of new stuff. After all, if I bought it at some point, there must be something I liked about it - right?. Almost everything in here was something I already owned and just altered. As for the items I did purchase - paint, ribbon, wrapping paper, fabric and a few estate/garage sale items - I did this whole room for less than $125. And that makes me happy.<br /><br />P.P.S - For anyone who thinks my bed stays that straight all the time - here it is just 10 minutes after taking these pics.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wWFnkj1h1FBWnCSSMw-HketJ0U0h4fCjbo9vHHTZSr-UqfZqF7xD5SiADucA3yf6zzBoe9R7z_bRy_NBtxVImEsI56fi-jUahA0qRTxgYds6Y8C8FBQRFVpuvNy4SQsT2ivxKft_I55d/s1600/P5317008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wWFnkj1h1FBWnCSSMw-HketJ0U0h4fCjbo9vHHTZSr-UqfZqF7xD5SiADucA3yf6zzBoe9R7z_bRy_NBtxVImEsI56fi-jUahA0qRTxgYds6Y8C8FBQRFVpuvNy4SQsT2ivxKft_I55d/s640/P5317008.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Now what am I going to do with all this free time?

now i can lay down - bedroom reveal

Grab your cocktail and lets get this party started! I'm happy to report that I'm done. I don't think the room is done (are they ...

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~~~Santa in the T-Bird!!!~~~

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QVh2YrZb4rNjsDdGMdWl4BjFwcEc15KT2_pzTomZLN9JVizr3H2wCTrnGRakgucV2gYEWztbUJvnJ-01oUSVdjHsdxFAKqVOMtU2V6_lYUOMF-jRmXurjCuwqGZYeGy82R_3EJBpC82c/s1600/IMG_1017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QVh2YrZb4rNjsDdGMdWl4BjFwcEc15KT2_pzTomZLN9JVizr3H2wCTrnGRakgucV2gYEWztbUJvnJ-01oUSVdjHsdxFAKqVOMtU2V6_lYUOMF-jRmXurjCuwqGZYeGy82R_3EJBpC82c/s640/IMG_1017.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This is the Santa that sits in our sleigh on the front porch at Christmas. Sadly, we will be getting rid of the sleigh since we don't have a place for it at the new house. BUT we wanted to keep the Santa so had to transport him to Pat's house. Pat has graciously allowed us to store some things in his basement til the house is ready.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hhVRwjCSZ3nw43KBltDRdep_r5DDD1wo3Y4QOwz8Ng72PC0rlW26YoauneKwdLd33jtxXUeLaSqfS2TpKTvqUWu_bW5ErLEsjYJ1GFF7hSEmVJgdfeEorIjft3WxNdNZSL1AiLgNOuow/s1600/IMG_1018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hhVRwjCSZ3nw43KBltDRdep_r5DDD1wo3Y4QOwz8Ng72PC0rlW26YoauneKwdLd33jtxXUeLaSqfS2TpKTvqUWu_bW5ErLEsjYJ1GFF7hSEmVJgdfeEorIjft3WxNdNZSL1AiLgNOuow/s640/IMG_1018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The best solution was to have him ride in the passenger seat of the T-Bird!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-cqlkxJHGxmIAcFuUdmONZzA7AI-tzyf5PIAJNWDC4pALIafwXla0ieeIW6ywFZGryQ3zn0G6Y1XBOokwg-l0C6KOY3y9vVCAX-CO4m4gk2jv5BVTCopfqm9tIdCWS5hz_sbxTazw48k0/s1600/IMG_1019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-cqlkxJHGxmIAcFuUdmONZzA7AI-tzyf5PIAJNWDC4pALIafwXla0ieeIW6ywFZGryQ3zn0G6Y1XBOokwg-l0C6KOY3y9vVCAX-CO4m4gk2jv5BVTCopfqm9tIdCWS5hz_sbxTazw48k0/s640/IMG_1019.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Amazingly, Joe said it didn't seem anyone really noticed when he was riding to Pat's.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpIOdkQFX42aR6M1rNWzaBdelZ6uVhGLn1g4dHeg6arWBnW4IuKQ7AOldyGPwhgQ84nJKZxtbgYxNjbwjlnhywqECdrsE0F2oNX0z_95QyZ9mTfa_ooZyYPwd4_uZxoT9xbL9pXGUbnfx2/s1600/IMG_1020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpIOdkQFX42aR6M1rNWzaBdelZ6uVhGLn1g4dHeg6arWBnW4IuKQ7AOldyGPwhgQ84nJKZxtbgYxNjbwjlnhywqECdrsE0F2oNX0z_95QyZ9mTfa_ooZyYPwd4_uZxoT9xbL9pXGUbnfx2/s640/IMG_1020.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Maybe they just thought I had REALLY gained weight and put on a hat:):) Oh and the beard.....let's not go there:):):) XO, Pinky<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9UMin6pzuAZcEj63PNY7p-2cF6c1nzn4qEjswGeCIyz-rBBm8_yza3_db-n0oivmXg7XpnwrrxCwTdg_6PtDbO1gHwgFpsXUOCsMnzeNIiNWuB6ycHEOpKht1NQXp8Y_RCjnvL4XBT53/s1600/IMG_1021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9UMin6pzuAZcEj63PNY7p-2cF6c1nzn4qEjswGeCIyz-rBBm8_yza3_db-n0oivmXg7XpnwrrxCwTdg_6PtDbO1gHwgFpsXUOCsMnzeNIiNWuB6ycHEOpKht1NQXp8Y_RCjnvL4XBT53/s640/IMG_1021.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>

~~~Santa in the T-Bird!!!~~~

 This is the Santa that sits in our sleigh on the front porch at Christmas. Sadly, we will be getting rid of the sleigh since we don't h...

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flea market fun

I hope everyone enjoyed a nice and relaxing weekend. Even though we had an extra day I feel rather behind this week. Does that ever happen to you? Anyone?<br /><br />Anyway, on Monday I was able to make it to the annual <a href="http://www.stlsymphony.org/gypsycaravan/" target="_blank">Gypsy Caravan</a> - one of the largest outdoor flea markets in the Midwest. I got there a little later than in years past but there was still plenty of good things.<br /><br />This old prayer table would be so fun in an entry or as a bedside table. All you would have to do is unscrew the candle holder top thingy (is that sacrilegious?). It had the best patina.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzShs1txbx0gDmkP0MMCp2I7coP94b5ySqNMA_EN31Ba6gTCtjyGHKS6GJVLukYudDRhptTvB4x9lGAdaHmCGq9w3RhVKLZ91Nr9POMyd8Bi3iyfs0nAG0hzGUWLnx5mgZ9qCJZ2h5ZTQO/s1600/P5286921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzShs1txbx0gDmkP0MMCp2I7coP94b5ySqNMA_EN31Ba6gTCtjyGHKS6GJVLukYudDRhptTvB4x9lGAdaHmCGq9w3RhVKLZ91Nr9POMyd8Bi3iyfs0nAG0hzGUWLnx5mgZ9qCJZ2h5ZTQO/s640/P5286921.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>A great old lamp for only $20. You know I love me some green.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5grLAm3Pp-JiSj5bapkdFaa0FHngHHmOWzs8-LXaRYAvV5hSMGd4QtgyPHwsV0iqechtvTekz97icNVhY6MOLT-6Zv3GX0O-Yr5Vp32yVC1q2uIPHG5tEpnIz6T2XnrGzUQ4a7Y7fxQfb/s1600/P5286924.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5grLAm3Pp-JiSj5bapkdFaa0FHngHHmOWzs8-LXaRYAvV5hSMGd4QtgyPHwsV0iqechtvTekz97icNVhY6MOLT-6Zv3GX0O-Yr5Vp32yVC1q2uIPHG5tEpnIz6T2XnrGzUQ4a7Y7fxQfb/s640/P5286924.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>I have no use for it, but really, who doesn't love a disco ball?!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpfT9Iw2bri3MtYbDxjcgkQ4UU6Ifn5JZBgtAUGu3Yll_b4MzJVJdluiMTB-MoFobdFvVaMJYKFcg_ZFHRyK07RbXwKovRBWlWlOWoKxGgOWZaBQJav7U0XkL3ewjc7cnnkE5Z6NJQX6RR/s1600/P5286925.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpfT9Iw2bri3MtYbDxjcgkQ4UU6Ifn5JZBgtAUGu3Yll_b4MzJVJdluiMTB-MoFobdFvVaMJYKFcg_ZFHRyK07RbXwKovRBWlWlOWoKxGgOWZaBQJav7U0XkL3ewjc7cnnkE5Z6NJQX6RR/s640/P5286925.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>This is the very same awesome teapot I saw back in <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2011/12/need-vs-want.html" target="_blank">December at my favorite antique store</a>. Exactly the same as I recognized the guy running the booth. Only problem is - he'd marked it up. Bastard.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPMp-Q5ctAgpwNk3yRBdf19E1fSkzNFfZexYt-S2TQDyPCRqrbOcEc6cpzInznj_wGugXKzYpA_H9NJ296J0hQwQsu767I-f0ZoKgpUKLoZG452fSP1jQE0vxRYJQLaUb-cB4bXLNpXMp9/s1600/P5286926.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPMp-Q5ctAgpwNk3yRBdf19E1fSkzNFfZexYt-S2TQDyPCRqrbOcEc6cpzInznj_wGugXKzYpA_H9NJ296J0hQwQsu767I-f0ZoKgpUKLoZG452fSP1jQE0vxRYJQLaUb-cB4bXLNpXMp9/s640/P5286926.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Wonderful old shutters.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXhrOxVKXehxpBnpZx2BSGiOA4LnefhcMuc__-m0bJUe_U_TNrBh9y_Is1yPXxWvpDceDt-1ytt3MY5Ft196eUdRaHfLezntp0PIaBDExvNDcngFFrNEbyzECn8bX4GyBpVVmllIcb3E4c/s1600/P5286928.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXhrOxVKXehxpBnpZx2BSGiOA4LnefhcMuc__-m0bJUe_U_TNrBh9y_Is1yPXxWvpDceDt-1ytt3MY5Ft196eUdRaHfLezntp0PIaBDExvNDcngFFrNEbyzECn8bX4GyBpVVmllIcb3E4c/s640/P5286928.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>A great selection of unique chandeliers. Love the one in the very back.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2QZ5nSvMAun5i13Qb6WSTDmBo-EnmwjCKDc1ZJcVSNtsDhWmcl8SLKPSycm4C5F6oaCavvu3gjkTFslxcILRfWWX7m-o-lyXRNk6Pktu0Yo4eHY8VOaIMRYh22tNyD18StC5U_N8TLESF/s1600/P5286930.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2QZ5nSvMAun5i13Qb6WSTDmBo-EnmwjCKDc1ZJcVSNtsDhWmcl8SLKPSycm4C5F6oaCavvu3gjkTFslxcILRfWWX7m-o-lyXRNk6Pktu0Yo4eHY8VOaIMRYh22tNyD18StC5U_N8TLESF/s640/P5286930.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>This set was in pristine condition and even had a whole for an umbrella.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz6gDVO5KFcO7zdAR3TXAPrPomSDddxlYTVWtfZCI-85ufcgPT5MIXaUjT_DHygN3gYos2g-inEavVbT4kfLH0D8CQrIiGltl4BqNvPrcjjJJIVt6ls59MlbSCn8rYIU7d6CM2lau20OUV/s1600/P5286932.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz6gDVO5KFcO7zdAR3TXAPrPomSDddxlYTVWtfZCI-85ufcgPT5MIXaUjT_DHygN3gYos2g-inEavVbT4kfLH0D8CQrIiGltl4BqNvPrcjjJJIVt6ls59MlbSCn8rYIU7d6CM2lau20OUV/s640/P5286932.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>By far the funniest thing I saw. This dude had 16 packets of this - you could easily do your whole room. Groovy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixNAFZFYOHTBZKTtLUqPCJwsFbCMKRKqOOU7QhJsbba2emN9pzNMnE5792VQOft7UObIf-xnieh_1gld_2JLxwLMoqv9q8YeMq38pdcvSNyLs_otUjzBcslXm7S3XTgoT_iLhKwxz7RS4N/s1600/P5286934.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixNAFZFYOHTBZKTtLUqPCJwsFbCMKRKqOOU7QhJsbba2emN9pzNMnE5792VQOft7UObIf-xnieh_1gld_2JLxwLMoqv9q8YeMq38pdcvSNyLs_otUjzBcslXm7S3XTgoT_iLhKwxz7RS4N/s640/P5286934.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Beautiful vintage milk bottles make for a lovely vase.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuwizxRm-YvyTuKZTtm5pQJn7F1tRbNAqDhRgAMg9AEF6W6vwwjqZivnKlGJ0BIJweP3RPn5cWIR_lucbDX7xJBFd_0FW58wjMX9I9yB-Du26eruNCdEpiwUsXhDs_cmj9ODSMMlRONY4L/s1600/P5286936.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuwizxRm-YvyTuKZTtm5pQJn7F1tRbNAqDhRgAMg9AEF6W6vwwjqZivnKlGJ0BIJweP3RPn5cWIR_lucbDX7xJBFd_0FW58wjMX9I9yB-Du26eruNCdEpiwUsXhDs_cmj9ODSMMlRONY4L/s640/P5286936.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>This booth had such amazing things.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNpcNHJu_D2xmUbc6FvMmqByFOKYi-_eNsaBVGafYyrzTu_nTSeuSNcWbghQSqP4W7_KcfxrClq6Yum-UchosnEFx5rDZ-g42yjoQTdxnitwwf7TRG4IpSNVHbuX12ksfcmo22nJQRPuk/s1600/P5286937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNpcNHJu_D2xmUbc6FvMmqByFOKYi-_eNsaBVGafYyrzTu_nTSeuSNcWbghQSqP4W7_KcfxrClq6Yum-UchosnEFx5rDZ-g42yjoQTdxnitwwf7TRG4IpSNVHbuX12ksfcmo22nJQRPuk/s640/P5286937.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgscVJEJ8DvN9M7z2q4K7IJ0vLdemrEGXQVnxwfWi4xBm3tf5bynY46VVHTBQCtu95BxifghB4nTd-9BIQi-78Jl6McKsUH4AS23ZfZ63BH28XVv-TbekJ2jl1su3LsBe4KntC5rdDzrJjH/s1600/P5286938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgscVJEJ8DvN9M7z2q4K7IJ0vLdemrEGXQVnxwfWi4xBm3tf5bynY46VVHTBQCtu95BxifghB4nTd-9BIQi-78Jl6McKsUH4AS23ZfZ63BH28XVv-TbekJ2jl1su3LsBe4KntC5rdDzrJjH/s640/P5286938.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZ-RGefhgLLz4z1SbzrVCM5UVcvoM5z-lC_nfLWQrGv025w7l0dfxXv2KS5-IIws3WQN-cuqpbG6Wx9tLTWQgbzuLp7HtwWYPkBnuzodLz9rMxPHX7bxfKCnQkjSFJu1zgNCHG4A_2KfC/s1600/P5286939.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZ-RGefhgLLz4z1SbzrVCM5UVcvoM5z-lC_nfLWQrGv025w7l0dfxXv2KS5-IIws3WQN-cuqpbG6Wx9tLTWQgbzuLp7HtwWYPkBnuzodLz9rMxPHX7bxfKCnQkjSFJu1zgNCHG4A_2KfC/s640/P5286939.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>I did walk away with one treat. This awesome vase (from the booth above) for $8. It is huge and lovely.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgilTcRJ_NMyZ06LzF-5vsNYl-eh4Qlma3Y0QZE0lVV2cxM17q1zBU4vQFpXnfpeNNxix1hObnqJP1GWZnp06KFLOL8m0OIlXnMIaHsR03s7XKA54dJhuGhlDMgjTS24Jix-l_IME0OMkEq/s1600/P5296942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgilTcRJ_NMyZ06LzF-5vsNYl-eh4Qlma3Y0QZE0lVV2cxM17q1zBU4vQFpXnfpeNNxix1hObnqJP1GWZnp06KFLOL8m0OIlXnMIaHsR03s7XKA54dJhuGhlDMgjTS24Jix-l_IME0OMkEq/s640/P5296942.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I will reward myself by filling this thing with some hydrangeas from the yard...as soon as it stops raining.<br /><br />This gloomy day does make a perfect day for cleaning and laundry though. Oh joy.<br /><br />Be sure to stop by tomorrow for the 'wahoo my bedroom is done' party.<br /><br /><br />

flea market fun

I hope everyone enjoyed a nice and relaxing weekend. Even though we had an extra day I feel rather behind this week. Does that ever happen t...

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~~~Summertime: Front porch and Back Deck!!!~~~

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTxJH3t4VDzon_1wuMImCVqW7YK_xT-0IwiA93bYXxAq9NrbkR3pBvpbe1LOi2e4iKZg7rjfvPMPc_k0CgTA8LNoYBcfE58vrCJsEbdt1b6zt7kTr_1JlmrB7jGZk7j6cMJC-Rg0RkEQ6Y/s1600/IMG_1014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTxJH3t4VDzon_1wuMImCVqW7YK_xT-0IwiA93bYXxAq9NrbkR3pBvpbe1LOi2e4iKZg7rjfvPMPc_k0CgTA8LNoYBcfE58vrCJsEbdt1b6zt7kTr_1JlmrB7jGZk7j6cMJC-Rg0RkEQ6Y/s640/IMG_1014.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> HI everyone! I hope you all had a fun, long weekend and remembered those who have and are serving our country so that we have our freedom. The weekend isn't just about cooking out and burgers but all about those fallen soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for US! Now, I am linking to "The Great Outdoors Linky Party over at Thistlewood Farms so wanted to show you the front porch and back deck all ready for SUMMER living and dining! We are starting at the front door. I made this wreath, new this year in the spring. I removed the tulips and hyacinths that I had in it and added some imaptiens, because that is what is planted in the pots. This second picture is our front porch. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4BMya9emQRi5BVGYRwQBplvnugAFVXBUo0qrqUtgyIVgkabrhlBPaeWMBFfVDj_c37fXlAmHJXfwFFDkr0nopwxUVj0eYcN_MQl4O40wJMr8vWWvFEa4un_J4DsmEyjWb7eAFCrJtKGXO/s1600/IMG_1011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4BMya9emQRi5BVGYRwQBplvnugAFVXBUo0qrqUtgyIVgkabrhlBPaeWMBFfVDj_c37fXlAmHJXfwFFDkr0nopwxUVj0eYcN_MQl4O40wJMr8vWWvFEa4un_J4DsmEyjWb7eAFCrJtKGXO/s640/IMG_1011.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The copper pots were a gift from my son several years ago. I love the patina they are acquiring. PLease excuse the empty hook. It now has the hummingbird feeder on it;)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ffp4xkKiW6al7ycB2BYIg1tIOReHaEHbtDTuVXpXrPggQA9Z_qWnJxtm67wbXPUaJ8UQ4fIqhNh7RsLmz9Lz8vtL-Av9bgZcCLHtvrTd06bFrsSbG-QpnDysapTcE2OBhd5K91PzoiAR/s1600/IMG_1012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ffp4xkKiW6al7ycB2BYIg1tIOReHaEHbtDTuVXpXrPggQA9Z_qWnJxtm67wbXPUaJ8UQ4fIqhNh7RsLmz9Lz8vtL-Av9bgZcCLHtvrTd06bFrsSbG-QpnDysapTcE2OBhd5K91PzoiAR/s640/IMG_1012.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3DArCDcB6W58RY6g7RgW0vSH-YNJszLJbrNP0xWavaLutv_JdzdHf3xtH_dQNxb0pqGahr2zAULErSpWgWKv6mq5u9h75CjSO8HMpcaDTgywNzvzW5MDdfL2AhAFdalxEy_xHgDWQq5Ji/s1600/IMG_1013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3DArCDcB6W58RY6g7RgW0vSH-YNJszLJbrNP0xWavaLutv_JdzdHf3xtH_dQNxb0pqGahr2zAULErSpWgWKv6mq5u9h75CjSO8HMpcaDTgywNzvzW5MDdfL2AhAFdalxEy_xHgDWQq5Ji/s640/IMG_1013.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The black bamboo lanterns on the tables, I purchased last year at Home Goods. It is so nice in the evening to light them and the ones hanging above. It provides a nice welcome for guests or just wonderful ambiance for Joe and I when we sit out there. The pillows on the chairs were purchased at CTS last year. They are SUNBRELLA fabric and were only.....$4.99 each!!!!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't get them in my cart fast enough:):)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQIDQF4kOXcN5BKuxpGW0Ur0oPVjtwkwVZB0HAu42jwe5O-2H0Z9g5MqcHiBsscCBEFjor1sTJtROeTx7v_UCBlNrarapqHUuagYrodnKZzhEX-wcYEv5kI0HetLRwSMH_0H7pWqXHbAYh/s1600/IMG_1015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQIDQF4kOXcN5BKuxpGW0Ur0oPVjtwkwVZB0HAu42jwe5O-2H0Z9g5MqcHiBsscCBEFjor1sTJtROeTx7v_UCBlNrarapqHUuagYrodnKZzhEX-wcYEv5kI0HetLRwSMH_0H7pWqXHbAYh/s640/IMG_1015.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> It has been sunny and HOT and humid the last 3 days so I couldn't get a real good picture in some of these shots.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3YG0_5bnP0IP3sdgqznD5lJXdFd8dihw7m3IZBj5r4Fl2R7UE-VaHjDwTVHFavLeUER9k815E5ZeWhLe2zVEcWUCHdtfVRKC73tEAnoetuYT8AhcQ3YOpEqBFBrR227YmVB7mS98ymPid/s1600/IMG_1016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3YG0_5bnP0IP3sdgqznD5lJXdFd8dihw7m3IZBj5r4Fl2R7UE-VaHjDwTVHFavLeUER9k815E5ZeWhLe2zVEcWUCHdtfVRKC73tEAnoetuYT8AhcQ3YOpEqBFBrR227YmVB7mS98ymPid/s640/IMG_1016.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> When I went to plant the spikes I had to plant them off center because the spikes from last year were coming back!!!! That has never happened before and it might be due to our very mild winter! I hope they just grow together and fill in.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46XUfhp56PQeH4yN31dVWW5g5y2JIa-6CrVPpxH-Vc4wcDpuo590CYL8AVI-YCoSROjjBPAflm30O706IaxUwW3BDCEykma1ykWqZmUczvZz3zsEdkiHdtutiLOqYl17SX-xmxPU_PT7T/s1600/IMG_0993.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46XUfhp56PQeH4yN31dVWW5g5y2JIa-6CrVPpxH-Vc4wcDpuo590CYL8AVI-YCoSROjjBPAflm30O706IaxUwW3BDCEykma1ykWqZmUczvZz3zsEdkiHdtutiLOqYl17SX-xmxPU_PT7T/s640/IMG_0993.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I plant salmon (really wanted ORANGE) and red impatiens in these pots so that it still looks pretty in the Fall! The colors go great with the fall decorations.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7C4-sztAct5B0louX-cCSSnGLLkC4wP_aQDPavz5MzeA68jDKyCv7AGW3r4HAbYHVETkP7U0_p7kFtaNXf458mMuXBVQU9Vz2HPdJ3q8V0EhBR84e9Kn3JY11XMJF7uHY0nf4SIfqIhXW/s1600/IMG_0994.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7C4-sztAct5B0louX-cCSSnGLLkC4wP_aQDPavz5MzeA68jDKyCv7AGW3r4HAbYHVETkP7U0_p7kFtaNXf458mMuXBVQU9Vz2HPdJ3q8V0EhBR84e9Kn3JY11XMJF7uHY0nf4SIfqIhXW/s640/IMG_0994.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> In this pot is impatiens and ivy. I love to have something trailing down.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGUlIa1B0FuMlHrAbFJYi0sIcMHsc_tL-VVKcOohcQeZMK6jGvXlzNI3JZIAsTg1pukOndwttWr5mgFBiehm4zUYoA1WAHA7q9qBtW2F_IVhMTDEEMTVaYiUpd05E1DT5Ee-b4WOTZfCRB/s1600/IMG_0995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGUlIa1B0FuMlHrAbFJYi0sIcMHsc_tL-VVKcOohcQeZMK6jGvXlzNI3JZIAsTg1pukOndwttWr5mgFBiehm4zUYoA1WAHA7q9qBtW2F_IVhMTDEEMTVaYiUpd05E1DT5Ee-b4WOTZfCRB/s640/IMG_0995.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This is a fushia. I love them and usually don't have great luck with them but had to try once again:):)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtmUAapkxKiwMg-d9sEUxYwwX_G_QyrC8IAWNpmU-NQNFNOIY8HFb_482LSFxzGyvCOwT508Gt_e6gBTXxhyphenhyphenjOtBXec94vyvmWTHcHX_xt21KQTQnlkBYi4p7phqRojoYycgAF08Q6U8kg/s1600/IMG_0996.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtmUAapkxKiwMg-d9sEUxYwwX_G_QyrC8IAWNpmU-NQNFNOIY8HFb_482LSFxzGyvCOwT508Gt_e6gBTXxhyphenhyphenjOtBXec94vyvmWTHcHX_xt21KQTQnlkBYi4p7phqRojoYycgAF08Q6U8kg/s640/IMG_0996.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbPtXnWVoAho-akgCUfY6yqCxhzUcu2OaXppvSSCHWXF48HrI4ho5N6QYeBdL0wVb-Mi1gb-15bRObFsMVwmclDat8_jnL49TyK8jBhx_mc3c1eGibpWs7OQkD5_FziLYZTAUhhl6ilbW/s1600/IMG_0995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbPtXnWVoAho-akgCUfY6yqCxhzUcu2OaXppvSSCHWXF48HrI4ho5N6QYeBdL0wVb-Mi1gb-15bRObFsMVwmclDat8_jnL49TyK8jBhx_mc3c1eGibpWs7OQkD5_FziLYZTAUhhl6ilbW/s640/IMG_0995.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Now we are moving out to the back deck. I got this wonderful bench at Lowe's 2 years ago. It is metal and has the branch motif. It is so pretty, I just love it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJErcc4bjZwJ7QZmAmWifKeJ2dXZAgbEniRJiffclDAypDdxxqxNTURmAsYgSa-hmTzBsgTRPBXuaJXYR3a6JGtuz7Fu8bZxKJiIY7jXgJE5Jy9hQelJFm8m0gLUVxb9KnfTDD5pnG2H-o/s1600/IMG_1006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJErcc4bjZwJ7QZmAmWifKeJ2dXZAgbEniRJiffclDAypDdxxqxNTURmAsYgSa-hmTzBsgTRPBXuaJXYR3a6JGtuz7Fu8bZxKJiIY7jXgJE5Jy9hQelJFm8m0gLUVxb9KnfTDD5pnG2H-o/s640/IMG_1006.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The green bench cushion came with it and I added some other green pillows and 2 more of the ones that match the front pillows.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB0qBClvBdDjE9cl3DCbrxZRgNeZPkxmSN3OUi1qIG1cnU3rvWmsYJ-UQvBygEk56VXOVF9YjzLtLdrA-1HDScue4F02-ZPalVTmqT4NHi8M-KJwcgVCYi0mMUBjA6TUd2lWyFGW9mnSwG/s1600/IMG_1007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB0qBClvBdDjE9cl3DCbrxZRgNeZPkxmSN3OUi1qIG1cnU3rvWmsYJ-UQvBygEk56VXOVF9YjzLtLdrA-1HDScue4F02-ZPalVTmqT4NHi8M-KJwcgVCYi0mMUBjA6TUd2lWyFGW9mnSwG/s640/IMG_1007.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLbslBPoqaos3ygCfNRCygbzAv-IpzxBfYc_qJzu-2FbHx18rHD_KUVOj0nVPwYXs9IMEbBgjWYVf1tKmcVDXe58UQxEZgYb5sBhdAcsSdKZ5PXZcji39AZqWbVWPLFOCv6Wfx64zDK3V/s1600/IMG_1006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLbslBPoqaos3ygCfNRCygbzAv-IpzxBfYc_qJzu-2FbHx18rHD_KUVOj0nVPwYXs9IMEbBgjWYVf1tKmcVDXe58UQxEZgYb5sBhdAcsSdKZ5PXZcji39AZqWbVWPLFOCv6Wfx64zDK3V/s640/IMG_1006.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzfYVk2nCDDAz3gfSgwNwlWXTYTPKd9DthmXvoO7QI9MA_kiqoPVbKcm18vA-B7v5lBQTdOSOwPQEfQ-leVxxxvW5gMk2nKN2JyBguwpoMI3ezanHUX6i8OL00gpRCw15xdWcGUNUVS5MO/s1600/IMG_1008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzfYVk2nCDDAz3gfSgwNwlWXTYTPKd9DthmXvoO7QI9MA_kiqoPVbKcm18vA-B7v5lBQTdOSOwPQEfQ-leVxxxvW5gMk2nKN2JyBguwpoMI3ezanHUX6i8OL00gpRCw15xdWcGUNUVS5MO/s640/IMG_1008.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The table and chairs are all set for eating breakfast, lunch and dinner out here. I LOOOOOVE eating outdoors when the weather is nice. In the morning this is shaded and having breakfast out here and listening to the pond waterfall and the birds is the perfect way to start the day.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmxN5LR-pYdk_03OZid_QAmStm8WMJbi_7rUMD4FpftE18fzfAYuRIGkNlTa36pQLr_RNRF1WWCIMB5Xl_v0tLydyIewqSCtm2sbTggrqYptJKRrrWs2ngjr5TVkkboBX6ovcityQEZGxt/s1600/IMG_1009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmxN5LR-pYdk_03OZid_QAmStm8WMJbi_7rUMD4FpftE18fzfAYuRIGkNlTa36pQLr_RNRF1WWCIMB5Xl_v0tLydyIewqSCtm2sbTggrqYptJKRrrWs2ngjr5TVkkboBX6ovcityQEZGxt/s640/IMG_1009.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> In the corner I have a hibiscus tree. It has wintered over in the house for 2 winters now. I had to cut it back but it is now covered in new growth and hopefully will begin to flower again soon. I also have a gardenia and a ponytail palm here. They were all in the house for the winter.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3rY1-35cGvCjdXfK1J6g8875pPOfx94MJwa_SQi_1R1Z0AqbUgDh_gjUIeSA7EoofadlED1_XBmasuHCtDoS96YJoCKNbwzzUTGd44AsIj4B801X8jiAjBo3bu9mBFw_mUqCe7ALKcF_/s1600/IMG_1010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3rY1-35cGvCjdXfK1J6g8875pPOfx94MJwa_SQi_1R1Z0AqbUgDh_gjUIeSA7EoofadlED1_XBmasuHCtDoS96YJoCKNbwzzUTGd44AsIj4B801X8jiAjBo3bu9mBFw_mUqCe7ALKcF_/s640/IMG_1010.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> In the 2 corners near the house I plant palm trees. I wish I was in a tropical place so I pretend!!!! These past few days have FELT like we were in the tropics though!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5a4kGEyexhjkFLz15tyOfh4kfVnSNZLMTXhoqy4OSxztkrbw5jZtFDB62cgvnsZ5XZ6Q-ztAGaRprb4NqAkCS6iSNPCc-47gRRw9OJqwzFxBDqm7sB4eM3nzGQR0RnENXXCbPrbxOgnaC/s1600/IMG_1005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5a4kGEyexhjkFLz15tyOfh4kfVnSNZLMTXhoqy4OSxztkrbw5jZtFDB62cgvnsZ5XZ6Q-ztAGaRprb4NqAkCS6iSNPCc-47gRRw9OJqwzFxBDqm7sB4eM3nzGQR0RnENXXCbPrbxOgnaC/s640/IMG_1005.JPG" width="480" /></a></div> On each side of the bench I have tuberous begonias. As you see, I also have several ceramic frogs sitting around. We have real frogs in the pond so it seems appropriate to have the ceramic ones on the deck.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BmYGziQQWBjVb6hAguAGIBLTe_RWzUo4hZMD-cI12hihRrF2SMQ7iRUXuMv8nWhJVNegK_SHT2UUyOLOBzgsYSf5r7fegbvNyQt82GVwJsSCZkNAugn-4RFI_grMqIK1ZSXTGmFKrS-Y/s1600/IMG_0997.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BmYGziQQWBjVb6hAguAGIBLTe_RWzUo4hZMD-cI12hihRrF2SMQ7iRUXuMv8nWhJVNegK_SHT2UUyOLOBzgsYSf5r7fegbvNyQt82GVwJsSCZkNAugn-4RFI_grMqIK1ZSXTGmFKrS-Y/s640/IMG_0997.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This is a white lantana. I have never tried one here before but thought it might trail soon too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi7CoR0odWVxD63m9Q1o6zWpFRjCe6EQflGMC111GMxBRviJH8unCdXP21SdU900q9X1keY4MnCrEEgbo6E3EichlRhXImECVCCgokMaHPUxpQgNxaJFt8Ytl-mxoena-5oWTWM57WxIKq/s1600/IMG_0998.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi7CoR0odWVxD63m9Q1o6zWpFRjCe6EQflGMC111GMxBRviJH8unCdXP21SdU900q9X1keY4MnCrEEgbo6E3EichlRhXImECVCCgokMaHPUxpQgNxaJFt8Ytl-mxoena-5oWTWM57WxIKq/s640/IMG_0998.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> In these shots you can see the pattern on the bench too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Pm3R5KFlWX4CRaviV1bKQXqapu_7aAKBm_olHWvHapJAUdD3dOj_vQUwpPN0hTELXgvYyNmuMhxX4Kh58Yf8aQPoiYQvXMRWEIy0n6aCul4EsQre44wCFO10V5LMMmbnMB5KCWFVmf1o/s1600/IMG_0999.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Pm3R5KFlWX4CRaviV1bKQXqapu_7aAKBm_olHWvHapJAUdD3dOj_vQUwpPN0hTELXgvYyNmuMhxX4Kh58Yf8aQPoiYQvXMRWEIy0n6aCul4EsQre44wCFO10V5LMMmbnMB5KCWFVmf1o/s640/IMG_0999.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Across from the bench is this little table and chairs. There is a dahlia in the pot and a pair of frogs. One is telling the other a secret:):) I think he might be saying, "let's go jump in that pond"!!!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgznPJn88aRefcvT5j-nOOMc4JJ8bcgnHLjUQrzhTtrvnfGVPBtAD_uL5x1m78aIKsuWRQdGNNpPKImRQtA_7Q9UkMoxLZLG5kJP09dBqHQIaH_ssvASIOo5g-BwMLa5ePwMMZpQn_3SPKb/s1600/IMG_1000.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgznPJn88aRefcvT5j-nOOMc4JJ8bcgnHLjUQrzhTtrvnfGVPBtAD_uL5x1m78aIKsuWRQdGNNpPKImRQtA_7Q9UkMoxLZLG5kJP09dBqHQIaH_ssvASIOo5g-BwMLa5ePwMMZpQn_3SPKb/s640/IMG_1000.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Joe built me window boxes on all the decks the first year we lived here, because we had no yard yet! And, I wanted to plant some flowers. Last year he made new ones and we stained them black. They look so pretty against the color of the house and decks.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM19t3DFIePRssG28gSBCI1CxabDD5MKSwLs-XRb1HO8jcBZTd2TDSvTcAhbyDv1FGhK3bW7cbGwxlUwnNKUB7gP92mQXG6CE5sM8l3X1I1b6MUvk3O0_JH14gBiJRQL6hfWHbL9NioRqI/s1600/IMG_1003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM19t3DFIePRssG28gSBCI1CxabDD5MKSwLs-XRb1HO8jcBZTd2TDSvTcAhbyDv1FGhK3bW7cbGwxlUwnNKUB7gP92mQXG6CE5sM8l3X1I1b6MUvk3O0_JH14gBiJRQL6hfWHbL9NioRqI/s640/IMG_1003.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>So that is the tour of the porch and one deck. We also have a deck off the breakfast room where we grill and one off of our master bedroom. I will show you them in another post. Have a great week everyone!!!!! I will also link to these parties:<br /><div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Metamorphosis Monday at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/" title="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Between Naps on the Porch</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Meet Me Monday <a href="http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/" title="http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Motivated Monday at <a href="http://becolorful.typepad.com/" title="http://becolorful.typepad.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Be Colorful</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Making the World Cuter Monday at <a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/" title="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Making the World Cuter</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">More the Merrier Monday at <a href="http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/" title="http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">DIY Home Sweet Home Project</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Savvy Homemade Monday at <a href="http://www.homesavvyatoz.com/" title="http://www.homesavvyatoz.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Home Savvy A to Z</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Tabletop Tuesday at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/" title="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">A Stroll Thru Life</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Tutorials and Tips Tuesday at <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/" title="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Home Stories A to Z</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Wow Us Wednesdays at <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/" title="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Savvy Southern Style</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">It's A Party on Thursday at <a href="http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com/" title="http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">A Creative Princess</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Show and Share on Thursday at <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/" title="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Southern Lovely</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Open House Party Thursday at <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/" title="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">No Minimalist Here</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Share Your Creations on Thursday at <a href="http://kristenscreationsonline.blogspot.com/" title="http://kristenscreationsonline.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Kristen's Creations</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white; color: #011541; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10pt;">Remodelaholic's Anonymous on Friday at</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: #011541; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/" target="_blank" title="http://www.remodelaholic.com/"><span style="background: white; color: #919d39; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10pt;">Remodelaholic</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Addicts (not so) Anonymous on Friday at <a href="http://blog.addicted2decorating.com/" title="http://blog.addicted2decorating.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Addicted 2 Decorating</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Inspiration Friday at <a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/" title="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">At the Picket Fence</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Feathered Nest Friday at <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" title="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">French Country Cottage</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white; color: #011541; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10pt;">Potpourri Friday at </span></span><a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/" title="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/"><span style="background: white; color: #919d39; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">2805</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Saturday Nite Special at <a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/" title="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Funky Junk Interiors</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal">Sew Darn Crafty Sunday at <a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/" title="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white; color: #011541; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10pt;">Sunday Showcase Party at</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: #011541; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/" title="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/"><span style="background: white; color: #919d39; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10pt;">Under the Table and Dreaming</span></a></div><br />Thanks so much for stopping by! XO, Pinky</div>

~~~Summertime: Front porch and Back Deck!!!~~~

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