cane chair makeover

Good gracious. I've been cussing more than usual and my hands look like I've been working on a barge. This can mean only one thing - I'm reupholstering again.<br /><br />Remember <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2012/06/watch-out-im-armed.html" target="_blank">these beauties</a>?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPEThnWMQZttxJTHuk6fSV_4WhK-dAAcuqEhDN6zl4qkpOaT1Ic1ng9fcHf4GM7ON4CCFQP205qPcIVeobHZ0_yidPm2lQkXrseYObbbOXFEUafv21xpKsFA0ehd5hzXbWzvwv-qhjtSlA/s1600/chairs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPEThnWMQZttxJTHuk6fSV_4WhK-dAAcuqEhDN6zl4qkpOaT1Ic1ng9fcHf4GM7ON4CCFQP205qPcIVeobHZ0_yidPm2lQkXrseYObbbOXFEUafv21xpKsFA0ehd5hzXbWzvwv-qhjtSlA/s640/chairs.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Oy what a labor of love they became. They took far longer than I had planned. I'm distracted easily. But wahoo, they are finished. Now no sense in prolonging the reveal even longer, let's get to it.<br /><br />First step was stripping both chairs, some very light sanding and then painting them black. For some reason I had always envisioned these painted white, but my mom suggested black and I think it was a rather smart choice. Good work Jan.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidyvX87kuxxfCFn8weAAnHh-6sVztz83ChzcB5bfoY0Ch2TJA7rxywAadm8pBBR0DaMqTWr-KEKmX3hDxIN84AkIfRfIIZRcouTkA26vrQwnGXrGiJ10JB3Xva1WMe1HqPHt8x5GaTvyYK/s1600/LBDChairbefore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidyvX87kuxxfCFn8weAAnHh-6sVztz83ChzcB5bfoY0Ch2TJA7rxywAadm8pBBR0DaMqTWr-KEKmX3hDxIN84AkIfRfIIZRcouTkA26vrQwnGXrGiJ10JB3Xva1WMe1HqPHt8x5GaTvyYK/s640/LBDChairbefore.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">newly painted chairs against my newly painted walls</td></tr></tbody></table>Now compared to <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2012/04/now-you-really-can-take-seat.html" target="_blank">the couch</a>, this project was a dream. No guessing on what part of the furniture to start with or thinking ahead about how each section would relate to the other. Nope. There is a seat and there is a back. Easy peasy lemon squeezey.<br /><br />The outside back goes first. I made sure to rip off the old fabric pieces as much in tact as possible to use those pieces as templates for my new pieces.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBtJDl6riZpQly0KnaAxTdDSLuyqhCM_oeTKY8wUNysGHXI4m8lFO0RKkb4vKx52ECJQ2hJFqr1L7EBT6qIvR24jddYBCbxcRCkTq8Re4gOT215WeBZzhBpoLQFCTTUqFlTd2_RkNgBUbs/s1600/cutfabric.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBtJDl6riZpQly0KnaAxTdDSLuyqhCM_oeTKY8wUNysGHXI4m8lFO0RKkb4vKx52ECJQ2hJFqr1L7EBT6qIvR24jddYBCbxcRCkTq8Re4gOT215WeBZzhBpoLQFCTTUqFlTd2_RkNgBUbs/s640/cutfabric.jpg" width="630" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The hubs helped me out on the inaugural cut.</td></tr></tbody></table>These chairs have the same grooves as the couch did so following the staple line was really straight forward. After stapling the piece in place, I trimmed off the excess.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9DEKRJl5jOV52hcgetg3r19rmFEncae58GRwQmKOK_h-z7yRos0n5sNjEs-NXqiHFwK7dEXsApLn7yvDGFY71Z0c5tNmhkK5B0qtIp8WhBJN0fmO-RVBES3cGPm8CejHaFy7P2q6wCvHn/s1600/ChairBack.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9DEKRJl5jOV52hcgetg3r19rmFEncae58GRwQmKOK_h-z7yRos0n5sNjEs-NXqiHFwK7dEXsApLn7yvDGFY71Z0c5tNmhkK5B0qtIp8WhBJN0fmO-RVBES3cGPm8CejHaFy7P2q6wCvHn/s640/ChairBack.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />That band in the middle of the chair was there when I stripped the fabric. It is sturdy as can be and helps to keep the front cushion from pushing thru the back of the chair. If the first upholsterer was smart enough to put that in, who am I to argue? So back in it went.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX7gxbhPQXNoYSGzG2wxq95BgIj_bD3IaiDknQ-nWfOocFi8rpTgQi1sHFSUbQM8o-orfSqdW7v6XKYeChcRmSCVTk34W-1iL2Dnvdnz16IZHfOtJ9gojUDG6NZ44jKtU6Llq_MFjdmU41/s1600/IMG_0269.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX7gxbhPQXNoYSGzG2wxq95BgIj_bD3IaiDknQ-nWfOocFi8rpTgQi1sHFSUbQM8o-orfSqdW7v6XKYeChcRmSCVTk34W-1iL2Dnvdnz16IZHfOtJ9gojUDG6NZ44jKtU6Llq_MFjdmU41/s640/IMG_0269.JPG" width="472" /></a></div><br />With the outside back in place, next came the inside back... or the front back. The terminology on this chair got very confusing. Luckily the back cushions were in great shape, so I could reuse them. Score.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UyMeUriSPPmrt5CTwBQX8GA6vFFFw0Ja9zatfva9_lxOtRNToylE1EMG-MnLll6uzRkCCmzA5wbl6GASmpUXcvtnX4m5836Hx714ztE0fdbBV4nYdbwcSXvnOGwNANZu-9aWM2TCJIrR/s1600/IMG_0266.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UyMeUriSPPmrt5CTwBQX8GA6vFFFw0Ja9zatfva9_lxOtRNToylE1EMG-MnLll6uzRkCCmzA5wbl6GASmpUXcvtnX4m5836Hx714ztE0fdbBV4nYdbwcSXvnOGwNANZu-9aWM2TCJIrR/s640/IMG_0266.JPG" width="472" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">that's fabric. laying on top of a piece of foam. photographic genius.</td></tr></tbody></table>After stapling and more stapling, I landed here. Staples showing but piping was in the works.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLn2jz5MbxwbONQsJlbO6DCqZ_cquB_3dL-c35aoD-L-U-pJC4LRMzqB05tbFruvbNUy-U9jHcen3_M3u73uVWq2j1oxZ4GSWoorXkmuZD54LXZkyWQHEv_WGGa47HhzAeIjP6TJtWPh0d/s1600/CloseUp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLn2jz5MbxwbONQsJlbO6DCqZ_cquB_3dL-c35aoD-L-U-pJC4LRMzqB05tbFruvbNUy-U9jHcen3_M3u73uVWq2j1oxZ4GSWoorXkmuZD54LXZkyWQHEv_WGGa47HhzAeIjP6TJtWPh0d/s640/CloseUp.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The base below the seat cushions were easy as well. Just a matter of covering the old base and stapling. Just like wrapping a present. Or riding a bike. Pick your analogy. And a cheat I made - you can see the rip in the fabric in the very back of the seat. I ran out of fabric. But a cushion is going over top of this so I didn't sweat it. If you come over and pull up your seat cushion to see the 'not all the way covered' base I'll be happy to pay for the extensive therapy you'll need to get over the horror. I'm a generous host.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihopiOmGxYXM610dAVfAsJn_7mmt1sdWEHPYyhr_2wWVRtKOzNl2AE_y1ZgGo1B5UKoTpKqHDeIR-kATsGD7_xLVPH0BO6TyvBAyLfsUHaXj3-jLYpDgdpgeNMC2ycdQtyt9vL86deXsZU/s1600/PA300657.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihopiOmGxYXM610dAVfAsJn_7mmt1sdWEHPYyhr_2wWVRtKOzNl2AE_y1ZgGo1B5UKoTpKqHDeIR-kATsGD7_xLVPH0BO6TyvBAyLfsUHaXj3-jLYpDgdpgeNMC2ycdQtyt9vL86deXsZU/s640/PA300657.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Next up came the cushion. And as many of you know, I'm not sewing. <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2012/06/watch-out-im-armed.html" target="_blank">I bought a sewing machine</a>, but haven't yet taken it out of the box. Don't judge. There have been a lot of good Real Housewife franchises that require my attention. So, I sent them out to a local genius by the name of Catherine Healey (if you are local let me know and I'll give you her info). She made my cushion vision a reality.<br /><br />I couldn't be happier with my little babies. Two words - contrast piping.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6lFl0pz_hUTslAgait7B_cejIlEEYjGk3vx9y95u74llH7jVLOnfmiW74b_D0aMiPUrI09Az3tJ6LYJrelMJh2rLvficc6HapV1N8Y0sfTbtsuzwQ0EB-Md5meMSoeeq0ORvbZQo-STMj/s1600/Contrastpiping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6lFl0pz_hUTslAgait7B_cejIlEEYjGk3vx9y95u74llH7jVLOnfmiW74b_D0aMiPUrI09Az3tJ6LYJrelMJh2rLvficc6HapV1N8Y0sfTbtsuzwQ0EB-Md5meMSoeeq0ORvbZQo-STMj/s640/Contrastpiping.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I also used some of the leftover piping for the back cushions. No more staples.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZO9V1RCE_ddnH-jr1-iehs1xdvuWfvn51-IDv7gDmRUJGGccNj_s3iZOzron67EHeDGx-n04fdXVvosqNj70vtTJqNR7UTvZut4UwKLzYf6Fv-G6YJTjjSCGnRbQs72Ihr-32ISREFGn/s1600/Pipingcloseup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZO9V1RCE_ddnH-jr1-iehs1xdvuWfvn51-IDv7gDmRUJGGccNj_s3iZOzron67EHeDGx-n04fdXVvosqNj70vtTJqNR7UTvZut4UwKLzYf6Fv-G6YJTjjSCGnRbQs72Ihr-32ISREFGn/s640/Pipingcloseup.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And with that, these chairs went from this<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPEThnWMQZttxJTHuk6fSV_4WhK-dAAcuqEhDN6zl4qkpOaT1Ic1ng9fcHf4GM7ON4CCFQP205qPcIVeobHZ0_yidPm2lQkXrseYObbbOXFEUafv21xpKsFA0ehd5hzXbWzvwv-qhjtSlA/s1600/chairs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPEThnWMQZttxJTHuk6fSV_4WhK-dAAcuqEhDN6zl4qkpOaT1Ic1ng9fcHf4GM7ON4CCFQP205qPcIVeobHZ0_yidPm2lQkXrseYObbbOXFEUafv21xpKsFA0ehd5hzXbWzvwv-qhjtSlA/s640/chairs.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />to this<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tIct5NMSsNNwKD7xWmnCXWd-8I1XxofDDLMfHrnnAkCdZNlVhm8GLe4j2JSE80Gq8yqMVnN-1i3Unnzjk72S0FJRvTzgo0P1mEsZ-VSXgiAiYqwfd64bdiNlKaH6UGDWIFdI3LLChXPM/s1600/CaneChairsafter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tIct5NMSsNNwKD7xWmnCXWd-8I1XxofDDLMfHrnnAkCdZNlVhm8GLe4j2JSE80Gq8yqMVnN-1i3Unnzjk72S0FJRvTzgo0P1mEsZ-VSXgiAiYqwfd64bdiNlKaH6UGDWIFdI3LLChXPM/s640/CaneChairsafter.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Holla! Big difference.<br /><br />A few things I learned this time around.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiscPX7RgoTsa-75aJktadmnYoKCQ6KmCAPqFyQGXLd5x-srg7xENIEQGY70-4wFZjPMOir9rb-M_TkKIR3EOAyGVFzmQF2cKVT14FcHCONucvT6at_xrom3Kqt-qRw5piy-QcpaGOer3RO/s1600/CaneChairMakeoverTutorial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiscPX7RgoTsa-75aJktadmnYoKCQ6KmCAPqFyQGXLd5x-srg7xENIEQGY70-4wFZjPMOir9rb-M_TkKIR3EOAyGVFzmQF2cKVT14FcHCONucvT6at_xrom3Kqt-qRw5piy-QcpaGOer3RO/s640/CaneChairMakeoverTutorial.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br />Although the couch was far more daunting in size, this project seemed to be harder because there are two. So everything I did, had to be done again. A big downer when you are on your third straight night of staple pulling and your hand is turning into a claw.<br /><br />A chair like this, which doesn't have to be a 'central/big furniture' piece is the perfect opportunity to have some fun with fabric and patterns. For example, check out the fabulous junk in this chair's trunk.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyfL8ZR5o-xEarx7e6JZdbT8ENpCMvQ_P57LvF0CJ-14zbMVP1FWL69lRYbTfQTcCAhFFqi5mDacqJCecFjGqAVq1xaog7NHXjNV3efHT2WGBczsKztgl9WOe1DzwaOejU5BnVo_mzPuz/s1600/CaneChairback.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyfL8ZR5o-xEarx7e6JZdbT8ENpCMvQ_P57LvF0CJ-14zbMVP1FWL69lRYbTfQTcCAhFFqi5mDacqJCecFjGqAVq1xaog7NHXjNV3efHT2WGBczsKztgl9WOe1DzwaOejU5BnVo_mzPuz/s640/CaneChairback.jpg" width="606" /></a></div><br />This chair looks just as good from the back as it does from the front. And from their position in the living room they will be enjoyed from both directions. (more on that with the living room reveal)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>And most importantly, embrace color. Live a little. It's good for the soul.<br /><br />And now, just like with childbirth, I will promise that I will never again go thru the labor of reupholstering. Until this weekend when I see a sweet little chair in need of a little love.<br /><br />And please keep your thoughts and prayers with everyone in the northeast who are dealing with the effects of Sandy.

cane chair makeover

Good gracious. I've been cussing more than usual and my hands look like I've been working on a barge. This can mean only one thing -...

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~~~A Little More Fall!!!~~~

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzUD77LVkfe540jV9ZeIe-lMDZOrPN9TbNq6yu7iq4s1zhSpXTmRbuIp6HtBUwJ_G6iAYn4nkoQwPGKom_XO-inFiyxc19c1I1oZ6gdevlQmUgKtXlWmj7Rwux_Q6gH3tsZpQ03s6N-RLB/s1600/More+Fall+10-30-12+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzUD77LVkfe540jV9ZeIe-lMDZOrPN9TbNq6yu7iq4s1zhSpXTmRbuIp6HtBUwJ_G6iAYn4nkoQwPGKom_XO-inFiyxc19c1I1oZ6gdevlQmUgKtXlWmj7Rwux_Q6gH3tsZpQ03s6N-RLB/s640/More+Fall+10-30-12+001.JPG" width="480" /></a></div> Hi everyone! First I want to thank you all for your concern and prayers during Sandy We are so very fortunate, had no damage or flooding and didn't even lose our power. I feel so bad, and pray for all those who did sustain damge and losses. So, yesterday Joe and I stayed downstairs all day in the basement and kept checking the sump pump and also emptied about 15 boxes and organized the rest into sections in the basement. I found a box of Fall decor items that I hadn't located yet:) So, here are a few new things in the kitchen now. I love this black iron pumpkin candle holder. I embellished it with a leaf garland and a few fall picks.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDNATpNawzwKXMbMDPRH5WjZ7JN7HeJYhPR69TtbWh1WLEEthQ59aUMw8YU2N1iHYtPtM3HuzSevsd9YDaoeqXH3mjkat1D-kybNmhOdL1NoE2vxYp47OGnFhbYSYDZu8kgiLDuTJfOI1/s1600/More+Fall+10-30-12+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDNATpNawzwKXMbMDPRH5WjZ7JN7HeJYhPR69TtbWh1WLEEthQ59aUMw8YU2N1iHYtPtM3HuzSevsd9YDaoeqXH3mjkat1D-kybNmhOdL1NoE2vxYp47OGnFhbYSYDZu8kgiLDuTJfOI1/s640/More+Fall+10-30-12+002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I found my Favorite fall lamp too! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0EYlbbKP8kvJz0QQBKFk3cfXsvld6uNleSMdJATrOlqn__UJJM_DZs0MFW_urssumF_GDZIB10iH-YOLqyzqcVJcDYc_t7SG58Ca0NdT-55RNv5W9Sv_iEYzXfZ3R5HrVWX-9orO5Xrhs/s1600/More+Fall+10-30-12+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0EYlbbKP8kvJz0QQBKFk3cfXsvld6uNleSMdJATrOlqn__UJJM_DZs0MFW_urssumF_GDZIB10iH-YOLqyzqcVJcDYc_t7SG58Ca0NdT-55RNv5W9Sv_iEYzXfZ3R5HrVWX-9orO5Xrhs/s640/More+Fall+10-30-12+003.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I love the raised pinecones and branch on it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq223XhVzwbqjJcpWDSrH21pXQVnOyzE9L_8s1QcL_mwb0bCCH9oVP3QlSs4rfn7CnHhyphenhyphen_6yQrLtBRadqSqx_KfabmTXfK-Qcs2a7ooruAp-At4bq1y-ZJZ_u-b2SHc-v8x40PRbno6IKR/s1600/More+Fall+10-30-12+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq223XhVzwbqjJcpWDSrH21pXQVnOyzE9L_8s1QcL_mwb0bCCH9oVP3QlSs4rfn7CnHhyphenhyphen_6yQrLtBRadqSqx_KfabmTXfK-Qcs2a7ooruAp-At4bq1y-ZJZ_u-b2SHc-v8x40PRbno6IKR/s640/More+Fall+10-30-12+004.JPG" width="480" /></a></div> This is my copper pumpkin that my son, Brian, gave me many years ago. It sat on the fridge in the old house, but has a new home here:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_N6J00jbJzTppum5Gxg5AC6fJ98IfZvoVhuJcSrdqQzb2e_iFtAvjcCLigsipmHP_Eo4pjo9DFatL_nPh1s8lKw437IMI56efOQLIIDDLCi4W351TmHL5Ko7jIiyLJMU9OqT5aDNZnSQ/s1600/More+Fall+10-30-12+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_N6J00jbJzTppum5Gxg5AC6fJ98IfZvoVhuJcSrdqQzb2e_iFtAvjcCLigsipmHP_Eo4pjo9DFatL_nPh1s8lKw437IMI56efOQLIIDDLCi4W351TmHL5Ko7jIiyLJMU9OqT5aDNZnSQ/s640/More+Fall+10-30-12+005.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdAPRtTXHbnLBqnIsiWeSgfLWdWfXer4RnoX8tIvoWu8kQLRu5U63sw0u-8mRYPhGePJPjcNbe1iLrm5U2FvvlL4LgiVstMOmtxa6aprqujBRtcOrXeVMGt4tFmfyGAdHVIjUb383ngjJA/s1600/More+Fall+10-30-12+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdAPRtTXHbnLBqnIsiWeSgfLWdWfXer4RnoX8tIvoWu8kQLRu5U63sw0u-8mRYPhGePJPjcNbe1iLrm5U2FvvlL4LgiVstMOmtxa6aprqujBRtcOrXeVMGt4tFmfyGAdHVIjUb383ngjJA/s640/More+Fall+10-30-12+006.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>So, that's it for now. 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~~~A Little More Fall!!!~~~

 Hi everyone! First I want to thank you all for your concern and prayers during Sandy We are so very fortunate, had no damage or flooding an...

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buffalo soldier

Do you think Bob Marley had any buffalo check pillows? Where does 'buffalo check' come from anyway? Totally off topic. Moving on...<br /><br />Many of you were super curious about this teaser pic I shared last week.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoz7n5ALk2RGEqAhQbvHbULkiH4DEmrPYo9YmSA_8j2dRguEX84BbMn6SSg4WC2jl2Sou51-ha23YU7v_jjGJG8MOl9MqQ5abjxu4vYp01QUJupEmsldYrFoFCwScunDI6jOPUlkYu-MH1/s1600/IMG_0457.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoz7n5ALk2RGEqAhQbvHbULkiH4DEmrPYo9YmSA_8j2dRguEX84BbMn6SSg4WC2jl2Sou51-ha23YU7v_jjGJG8MOl9MqQ5abjxu4vYp01QUJupEmsldYrFoFCwScunDI6jOPUlkYu-MH1/s400/IMG_0457.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />Well, I would love to say that these beauties are now sitting pretty in my dining room but actually I recovered them for a client. I'm working with a cute and energetic young family on their new to them house. We'll call them Family F (for fun).<br /><br />Mrs. F inherited her mom's dining room furniture and wanted to give it a refresh for her family. Here is what we started with.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTC5aA-htW40Zo8o15mJErP4QbUidKMfok5MkqV1cec28ymbhwGtw_MK_XpsKCWMb4w_Au1yY7CvaN7RbL_NhYtAWPqZBZV7zPnM7A0Hxi_B-hf9K6pcwuoDencn5wSwt0Jz4agdLqc-1G/s1600/P7148376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTC5aA-htW40Zo8o15mJErP4QbUidKMfok5MkqV1cec28ymbhwGtw_MK_XpsKCWMb4w_Au1yY7CvaN7RbL_NhYtAWPqZBZV7zPnM7A0Hxi_B-hf9K6pcwuoDencn5wSwt0Jz4agdLqc-1G/s320/P7148376.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />The chairs are in great shape, but the fabric had seen one too many dinners.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq1pI7EYS6sGtq9MYYsoxBlBa-tVNZWSziF3ZvsfuVfdL1-055yvhiIdmmB-ka-zzZDpTIwoUuTRZpSIp7QzERAEO01EKQm4S_jS71u69l_DzGqe_c_vVJxQjg-cZHr3EGvftNZuuz7Uhx/s1600/P7148378.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq1pI7EYS6sGtq9MYYsoxBlBa-tVNZWSziF3ZvsfuVfdL1-055yvhiIdmmB-ka-zzZDpTIwoUuTRZpSIp7QzERAEO01EKQm4S_jS71u69l_DzGqe_c_vVJxQjg-cZHr3EGvftNZuuz7Uhx/s320/P7148378.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />We are going to be working with blues thru out the kitchen, dinning room and living room so this navy and white buffalo check was a great base. Me and Mrs. F love a good buffalo check.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHAqmyzKPD26I0gYNrn8i0FxV_rkuC67upR318qUB-7oEDWYoGDlF8139GvokzX_dunBM6jKtN4OAipDu3kAUxZFpKj6073vV5PoA3yJUleYQc1iczVO24ilVcmHbzh4oCkFGoAhhMXSFQ/s1600/imgres.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHAqmyzKPD26I0gYNrn8i0FxV_rkuC67upR318qUB-7oEDWYoGDlF8139GvokzX_dunBM6jKtN4OAipDu3kAUxZFpKj6073vV5PoA3yJUleYQc1iczVO24ilVcmHbzh4oCkFGoAhhMXSFQ/s1600/imgres.jpeg" /></a></div><br />Now there are 6 of these suckers, so it took me the better part of a week to get them all done. Sadly though I didn't take pictures during the process. Bad blogger. I was just too busy concentrating.<br /><br />But no worries, I'll reenact it for you - unscrew, rip fabric, pull staples, many staples, cut fabric, attach new foam, staple fabric, staple more, re-screw. Repeat. Thank god for Bravo and DVR.<br /><br />There were many squeals and happy jigs when the chairs were delivered. And Mrs. F loved them too!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVLWGcBGAM5U_rmkhDXHNyfdfAtvLsXU_FzT2gapE7bGO4aXlGiljpwwd0HzjsT9vq6aBt2tg5AsY-uEu6UuqlkpQZpf2248KVZZ09f7CGEUuWUBut6HXd029Kq1N3avh8x1fpdBcpj2Ay/s1600/IMG_0461.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVLWGcBGAM5U_rmkhDXHNyfdfAtvLsXU_FzT2gapE7bGO4aXlGiljpwwd0HzjsT9vq6aBt2tg5AsY-uEu6UuqlkpQZpf2248KVZZ09f7CGEUuWUBut6HXd029Kq1N3avh8x1fpdBcpj2Ay/s640/IMG_0461.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I love a good furniture refresh! This room is off to a great start and I'll be sure to share more as it progresses.<br /><br />So what about you? Any fabrics or patterns you are in to lately? C'mon now, wouldn't these look great in my dinning room?

buffalo soldier

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20 minute bench makeover

And she lives!<br /><br />Thank you all for your get well soons while I was out. That was no doubt the worst flu I've had in...as long as I can remember. I wouldn't say I'm back to 100% yet, but 85% will do. I've heard that the flu shot isn't so strong this year, but I'd still say get one if you can. Although, people seem to have strong opinions about wether or not to get flu shots. Have you ever said 'flu shot' in a crowded room? Oy! Anyway, do what you can to stay healthy.<br /><br />As I ease myself back into the standing position I thought I'd share a simple DIY that took all of 20 minutes. (my favorite kind)<br /><br />I picked this bench up off the side of the road (better than a hitchhiker) and then promptly put it in my basement for the next two years. Par for the course, I know. These are the only true before pictures I have.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheec8FbSntaTgQpw3N1zkO7WG3swl0sgN9WTvWYjcctqzwv4q6pcs3VtbGL2EoCVajuhqWsUjxoj_jo3xb5G6nQLLsezvrHfwWfx0VVTVCB0nKyBIJrpVvp9sj8BRaHe9ojpamQ7JWxBwq/s1600/YuckyStoolBefore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheec8FbSntaTgQpw3N1zkO7WG3swl0sgN9WTvWYjcctqzwv4q6pcs3VtbGL2EoCVajuhqWsUjxoj_jo3xb5G6nQLLsezvrHfwWfx0VVTVCB0nKyBIJrpVvp9sj8BRaHe9ojpamQ7JWxBwq/s400/YuckyStoolBefore.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><br />I don't even want to know what the stain on that seat is from. Dirty. Ugly. But sturdy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4lViTTSpKKHqjBSLaJYaJffng-DEcspqckAcPpTcphel4DnHKVc9i2OhPDJFD72jKC5hceQI2EdZFuFs5cIwzevdC5rqmEbvG7KK5pyU-ScHre5BTuIeYz0-4Y633OaImruBo35tzAVC0/s1600/YuckyBeforeStool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4lViTTSpKKHqjBSLaJYaJffng-DEcspqckAcPpTcphel4DnHKVc9i2OhPDJFD72jKC5hceQI2EdZFuFs5cIwzevdC5rqmEbvG7KK5pyU-ScHre5BTuIeYz0-4Y633OaImruBo35tzAVC0/s400/YuckyBeforeStool.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I sprayed it white and used some of the fabric I shared <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2012/09/its-not-beach-but-it-is-home.html" target="_blank">here</a>. A few staples later and as NeNe would say, Bam!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJslo96_mNtIVdHYTqVomeSlYkN4MbOnKh8qcVSV4n77cdCaKQOwo_zYYRlfWBITz5J2hyphenhyphenILFQbRgsyrdLS3lgOG4-MQ4U8fcUA996xrTTWMw0batzzXJuiTqhnYeOH0dGdx9tirEHABIh/s1600/StoolAfter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJslo96_mNtIVdHYTqVomeSlYkN4MbOnKh8qcVSV4n77cdCaKQOwo_zYYRlfWBITz5J2hyphenhyphenILFQbRgsyrdLS3lgOG4-MQ4U8fcUA996xrTTWMw0batzzXJuiTqhnYeOH0dGdx9tirEHABIh/s640/StoolAfter.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYA53UEhE5fjMx1tkctgCakP-Y_sMbLUoXxx-tlkjZbFlniZud_k0uF2y3AKlQ7B8LPxWaodchG382BlfbcKUVDNzwQxqdOqoGPXtmylHLADmipze_8oM17jJ67j6VGCVgqPmMKb8RXXIW/s1600/BenchClose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYA53UEhE5fjMx1tkctgCakP-Y_sMbLUoXxx-tlkjZbFlniZud_k0uF2y3AKlQ7B8LPxWaodchG382BlfbcKUVDNzwQxqdOqoGPXtmylHLADmipze_8oM17jJ67j6VGCVgqPmMKb8RXXIW/s640/BenchClose.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love the color and pattern on this fabric but thought it was a bit too delicate to have as a pillow in this house. Who knows if a bench will keep it safe any better than a pillow would, but we shall see.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvhsvjFO3RRZ67Bhak-fTVFBuWF47Z6EslI3cGrwz4FCOD915Ey2zPOlJHJsreyj1ujq0AE3rLdSffEwPuskjl6usrqhIJMqvrAcvSVHZHtErUM1DnGme54ye_WT9PDAlbo1W5QNB9o4n/s1600/Bench.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvhsvjFO3RRZ67Bhak-fTVFBuWF47Z6EslI3cGrwz4FCOD915Ey2zPOlJHJsreyj1ujq0AE3rLdSffEwPuskjl6usrqhIJMqvrAcvSVHZHtErUM1DnGme54ye_WT9PDAlbo1W5QNB9o4n/s640/Bench.jpg" width="572" /></a></div><br />It appears to be a wonderful place to sit and look out the window with friends.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Xjdt1QN7zUrpwtDR49dYlxoCEvgsFHS4Ej0dN5V1d-WUvw69d9o9s5Lkv2iRd6D0FnR5sJGrhIrDOEBj9vX2YTqB5OLiNsA3FErTyiy77m855Yc8Kpcm7FZJ91mmB0Of8zON6-LWcHZl/s1600/Eve.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Xjdt1QN7zUrpwtDR49dYlxoCEvgsFHS4Ej0dN5V1d-WUvw69d9o9s5Lkv2iRd6D0FnR5sJGrhIrDOEBj9vX2YTqB5OLiNsA3FErTyiy77m855Yc8Kpcm7FZJ91mmB0Of8zON6-LWcHZl/s640/Eve.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><br />Mother tested. Kid approved.<br /><br />This bench will be residing in the living room. Along with several other things that have been finished and added. This week I'll be featuring a completed project everyday. I feel bad about the big tease last week and then bailing last week.<br /><br />So how was your weekend?

20 minute bench makeover

And she lives! Thank you all for your get well soons while I was out. That was no doubt the worst flu I've had in...as long as I can rem...

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Joe's DELICIOUS Chicken Marsala

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzmZKR5PhVqDFxp7IXGDvcOq4-QuholEd4fUB64uNRSxdF0aeKaurOsGvWRBdLUFrveWmj1Y6eTK632S8eLa6Qm-mMQJKmjOrZdW9sYDamNQgfTAeutFuVWXCWGkmw2mkhyphenhyphensBQ5K90vJg/s1600/Chicken+Marsala+and+Joe's+meatballs+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzmZKR5PhVqDFxp7IXGDvcOq4-QuholEd4fUB64uNRSxdF0aeKaurOsGvWRBdLUFrveWmj1Y6eTK632S8eLa6Qm-mMQJKmjOrZdW9sYDamNQgfTAeutFuVWXCWGkmw2mkhyphenhyphensBQ5K90vJg/s320/Chicken+Marsala+and+Joe's+meatballs+001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Hello my friends. I wanted to share a recipe with you and hope you will try it. Lucky for me, my husband is a GREAT cook. This is his version of Chicken Marsala. It is SOOO good, I hope you will try it. The first thing you do ius saute an onion or 2. We did 2 large onions, we love onions:) Then you set them aside and dredge your chicken in flour that has been seasoned with lemon pepper,and a little salt.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYUb_PiQw67TC2PknTQq7tSmg0HhNtX7Lcd43Z7o08GHTk8JCZefdBeSbYFkjXkzpj1E455elV1J4KSYXmk-76frlzuPs5Prwv73ZfTEDZgzuZCym4LMTiLTZuiFkERWLvIH-ECxOuFGlI/s1600/Chicken+Marsala+and+Joe's+meatballs+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYUb_PiQw67TC2PknTQq7tSmg0HhNtX7Lcd43Z7o08GHTk8JCZefdBeSbYFkjXkzpj1E455elV1J4KSYXmk-76frlzuPs5Prwv73ZfTEDZgzuZCym4LMTiLTZuiFkERWLvIH-ECxOuFGlI/s320/Chicken+Marsala+and+Joe's+meatballs+002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Add the marsala to the pan of onions along with 2 cans of beef BROTH. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlELsYX7lWzOLTrFwCjw9oCV0nZUk-41BsxX08GOFM1yuXLPcUTkkqgw82_I-t0-QyZ-FZpkldr-C89C6YdOu1R_SsaxnIa7DyX3Lmu6OLc2WwvLH-BZjEjA7Yd_VWjQyk2NSzVCl7gxcm/s1600/Chicken+Marsala+and+Joe's+meatballs+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlELsYX7lWzOLTrFwCjw9oCV0nZUk-41BsxX08GOFM1yuXLPcUTkkqgw82_I-t0-QyZ-FZpkldr-C89C6YdOu1R_SsaxnIa7DyX3Lmu6OLc2WwvLH-BZjEjA7Yd_VWjQyk2NSzVCl7gxcm/s320/Chicken+Marsala+and+Joe's+meatballs+003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> and let them simmer<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhpOdffbuTyQYftTupe7PaAW5jrlSFE9GN-Fl1V2BLmga0AQjoeFkVVb7HOhK64ldiGwL5FcVDUi-85Nf1l-m1HZ_YFLbcjqF9kxH48LVhAqH0ZIC47VqkY0WO4-4odr0AAG4gFGUjgmN/s1600/Chicken+Marsala+and+Joe's+meatballs+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhpOdffbuTyQYftTupe7PaAW5jrlSFE9GN-Fl1V2BLmga0AQjoeFkVVb7HOhK64ldiGwL5FcVDUi-85Nf1l-m1HZ_YFLbcjqF9kxH48LVhAqH0ZIC47VqkY0WO4-4odr0AAG4gFGUjgmN/s320/Chicken+Marsala+and+Joe's+meatballs+004.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> After all the chicken is browned, set it aside<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfjEXCBQQTqCRz962Eg3OD5z4fMHgJHyHLqyzYIcRPXiMY2q3LCGh6uBesr7F97Sm9MPBzwJdppO2APfdp7amKnJeB4p0fsComZxCUDxQUebY1KNPO26NsKXewVhQzX1JzPfqtGZyrkjy/s1600/Chicken+Marsala+and+Joe's+meatballs+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfjEXCBQQTqCRz962Eg3OD5z4fMHgJHyHLqyzYIcRPXiMY2q3LCGh6uBesr7F97Sm9MPBzwJdppO2APfdp7amKnJeB4p0fsComZxCUDxQUebY1KNPO26NsKXewVhQzX1JzPfqtGZyrkjy/s320/Chicken+Marsala+and+Joe's+meatballs+005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> deglaze the pan with a little marsala<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OVpLv77ARIU5P5hfQ-Ov0jHytU-EnZlufLRQ9Z-O0hYV2wb7ZIQUrkDaiVzwVcKLVwvFRYU5Nysv8hYvkk1DdrJ5nJKiZLFCDb4NU-4IgF_pwavLQC6RkT55962f1AKuHrOrUJ_NsmDm/s1600/Chicken+Marsala+and+Joe's+meatballs+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OVpLv77ARIU5P5hfQ-Ov0jHytU-EnZlufLRQ9Z-O0hYV2wb7ZIQUrkDaiVzwVcKLVwvFRYU5Nysv8hYvkk1DdrJ5nJKiZLFCDb4NU-4IgF_pwavLQC6RkT55962f1AKuHrOrUJ_NsmDm/s320/Chicken+Marsala+and+Joe's+meatballs+006.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> put the chicken back into the pan<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzMoC4k10wFcCZhBAYYbeBPgRK4kYzHyaEEyAATtGiiYI9RwgrWYHZfIaOYQAe5Q3j9Kew2dHgjjg2pcCRGLjCbGQ5dKT0qQNQ9vGuVjs3pJLp-_Vw52o9vohPb0o9cBBLYesDq66l4lpX/s1600/Chicken+Marsala+and+Joe's+meatballs+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzMoC4k10wFcCZhBAYYbeBPgRK4kYzHyaEEyAATtGiiYI9RwgrWYHZfIaOYQAe5Q3j9Kew2dHgjjg2pcCRGLjCbGQ5dKT0qQNQ9vGuVjs3pJLp-_Vw52o9vohPb0o9cBBLYesDq66l4lpX/s320/Chicken+Marsala+and+Joe's+meatballs+008.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> then add back in the onion mixture and let it all cook . This is so yummy. We also added a small can of mushrooms towards the end of the cooking time. If you have fesh mushrooms that is even better.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifMyOxLL0QQG48wi4nJtUfbVGENrjFUG0oWSx68TS80tMvU5DbSmV5Qc9gmb8uh4d0INildkSDzVyCO4Z6nTyu0DXFwfP6RqDd5cd2TwoPZUIi4lTOYF-_DO-002w7fhV-ovHJ-kafPkGG/s1600/Chicken+Marsala+and+Joe's+meatballs+009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifMyOxLL0QQG48wi4nJtUfbVGENrjFUG0oWSx68TS80tMvU5DbSmV5Qc9gmb8uh4d0INildkSDzVyCO4Z6nTyu0DXFwfP6RqDd5cd2TwoPZUIi4lTOYF-_DO-002w7fhV-ovHJ-kafPkGG/s320/Chicken+Marsala+and+Joe's+meatballs+009.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Hope you try this and enjoy it. We had mashed potatoes and a green vegetable with this. I was in such a hurry to eat, I didn't get a shot. I am joining these parties:<br /><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><br /><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><br /><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><br /><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">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"><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"><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"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal"><em>Paula and Patti at </em><a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/" title="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #004c99;"><em>Ivy and Elephants</em></span></a><em> for What's It Wednesday</em></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal"><div>StoneGable for<a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/"> On the Menu Monday</a>~</div><div>Thanks so much for your visit, I have a few more recipes coming soon. 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Joe's DELICIOUS Chicken Marsala

 Hello my friends. I wanted to share a recipe with you and hope you will try it. Lucky for me, my husband is a GREAT cook. This is his versi...

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WELCOME to our NEW HOME!!!!!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxekWdRjNVqfWwEFWxCtwx1FEVeDup5k9Xbdgjz_SPYtrYccPx1X5XpNJh82yWKonO1VeVVPOTFhvnCAbewPb9h22e2KVCcnubXpP4xLA2iG4YsZPHTNhn9ch6EkPR3MpKN0zRd6w_NIiX/s1600/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxekWdRjNVqfWwEFWxCtwx1FEVeDup5k9Xbdgjz_SPYtrYccPx1X5XpNJh82yWKonO1VeVVPOTFhvnCAbewPb9h22e2KVCcnubXpP4xLA2iG4YsZPHTNhn9ch6EkPR3MpKN0zRd6w_NIiX/s400/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+003.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Hi everyone and WELCOME!!! I thought I should go outside (before this monster storm hits) and get some shots of the front of the house.  I wish I could have every single one of you here but  I know I can't. You are all welcome though!!!! We are amazed at how beautifully the lawn has come in!!!!We had our 30 day inspection this morning and they found things that we hadn't thought of to fix/tweak. I LOVE this company (Ryan Homes). And no, they are NOT paying me to say this. It has just been a VERY good experience building with them. Our construction manager is having the lawn people come and fill in the ruts and reseed too.  I have had this mailbox cover for many years and couldn't use it at the other house so am glad I can here! For Christmas I have a different plan for the mailbox:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnDepyHT6qoB1cYV9lLPbDit-QeY6mzeb_xb9-xxsv_nti9roHr8ZqfKdTVuNWOVA8KGWl3WWES-TkcyiMxYZ5CT7WEawzCnSS3PgeQD5XTbjxZ6MlFMpP1i4sbuXMsL-RMbZPqXAgh_FO/s1600/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnDepyHT6qoB1cYV9lLPbDit-QeY6mzeb_xb9-xxsv_nti9roHr8ZqfKdTVuNWOVA8KGWl3WWES-TkcyiMxYZ5CT7WEawzCnSS3PgeQD5XTbjxZ6MlFMpP1i4sbuXMsL-RMbZPqXAgh_FO/s400/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+004.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> See that large rut there? It rained VERY heavily the day after they seeded and this rut formed. There are a few more too, that will be fixed.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_m5Xm3zOcrUFa19Zdxs7e-KdOC2n8YS3ezEWZJmK9XrPfu_Ckqtw0yWGVLT7fAjv0CpDMaIKoZstou_7nvOc5e6UtxRgY4pLAwDt6RQSjqnxGfsEw3janpYUg0gK9x9I3R-BA8aF94cHL/s1600/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_m5Xm3zOcrUFa19Zdxs7e-KdOC2n8YS3ezEWZJmK9XrPfu_Ckqtw0yWGVLT7fAjv0CpDMaIKoZstou_7nvOc5e6UtxRgY4pLAwDt6RQSjqnxGfsEw3janpYUg0gK9x9I3R-BA8aF94cHL/s400/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+005.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4kjCpLNz6VVIZcaAUZCwe7P2q1Xshoiv1RYMNRI4Xgk9KJ5y6F1F98D32auiyLSWYNtpHcWtYlkWOTdvpc6xFAiaY5AbUPOG9zUoQlb6f8KNG-APSkKeE1KIN-SH141cNIxFP9aloQzB7/s1600/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4kjCpLNz6VVIZcaAUZCwe7P2q1Xshoiv1RYMNRI4Xgk9KJ5y6F1F98D32auiyLSWYNtpHcWtYlkWOTdvpc6xFAiaY5AbUPOG9zUoQlb6f8KNG-APSkKeE1KIN-SH141cNIxFP9aloQzB7/s400/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> They planted 3 trees across the front. We actually have several leaves on the lawn:):):) Coming from a totally wooded lot where there were millions of leaves this is WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYC6VxpLLgTVxkM9XoydUXd3cYKQjTUJTjfHyN5_22pnJ2iyPVVh1SjAskXWWHnyenFQGYFmtZv8LAoup3CAayDttnPIivuKmOy5uMXDpWlBsPnCbt1suP7hFqNJocg1rf7VQtA05lOUir/s1600/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYC6VxpLLgTVxkM9XoydUXd3cYKQjTUJTjfHyN5_22pnJ2iyPVVh1SjAskXWWHnyenFQGYFmtZv8LAoup3CAayDttnPIivuKmOy5uMXDpWlBsPnCbt1suP7hFqNJocg1rf7VQtA05lOUir/s400/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+007.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhttaI_4OnXth0rS1WE2wKExjSZ5ZvPfZSGaQ5I-5Sdn75dgQk21piTbgVTmRXR28p5s57ZrHevhb9fISZwnJZ_ZkE3hMscXYqsS1KvOmynEO-gmrIGxqzT4Fibmmpsq3DSRgiFCs0G4mgB/s1600/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhttaI_4OnXth0rS1WE2wKExjSZ5ZvPfZSGaQ5I-5Sdn75dgQk21piTbgVTmRXR28p5s57ZrHevhb9fISZwnJZ_ZkE3hMscXYqsS1KvOmynEO-gmrIGxqzT4Fibmmpsq3DSRgiFCs0G4mgB/s400/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+008.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Now we are approching the front door. The dining room window is on the right and my office is at the left of the door.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh778dbtSpwxz_NHmtu_B8BqSqtHKrco2mOBrTx_B11LcawSvSEHXNnp8szeECQmpVXdxG-psddKXvV1x792LfTBCw4gga9ARVU6lCr2Jn-nfyUOsf3-AUVX_30-q5TVCYozKuUTRjAa_ta/s1600/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh778dbtSpwxz_NHmtu_B8BqSqtHKrco2mOBrTx_B11LcawSvSEHXNnp8szeECQmpVXdxG-psddKXvV1x792LfTBCw4gga9ARVU6lCr2Jn-nfyUOsf3-AUVX_30-q5TVCYozKuUTRjAa_ta/s400/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+009.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> I have my little pumpkin patch sign, 2 bales of hay and an orange pumpkin and a white one, that are both real! I do have a box of large faux gourds etc. that I can not find. Oh well, next year:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBjDpLXWPqog2RMw5x2lWxGwBxkYA7nW5Jz_sTjCVVi0LHfjUMhlUrzahx0b5Ndqjm5cEItJ0s_hXP_p-poTCD7u82rp_o8oJAHRQFClo00C-AsCKbVLxG_UnJg6ewGxpLpQFDV9SEUAt/s1600/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBjDpLXWPqog2RMw5x2lWxGwBxkYA7nW5Jz_sTjCVVi0LHfjUMhlUrzahx0b5Ndqjm5cEItJ0s_hXP_p-poTCD7u82rp_o8oJAHRQFClo00C-AsCKbVLxG_UnJg6ewGxpLpQFDV9SEUAt/s400/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+010.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> I just made my new wreath the other day. I love how it turned out. I will do a post on it a little later.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg4qrBB5dx4n95nC6kWu3kLeyvZP1_FMrqvB6dBGEJD6lEs5wEVfXSzdAVud4hWSEKNRZb-VkQprO-2BNVnjyw5gYW4LAMF2FmAWUBOutSet4vKwVuDucKLqvVaMjjFtjMLVupT8R3ZMdR/s1600/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg4qrBB5dx4n95nC6kWu3kLeyvZP1_FMrqvB6dBGEJD6lEs5wEVfXSzdAVud4hWSEKNRZb-VkQprO-2BNVnjyw5gYW4LAMF2FmAWUBOutSet4vKwVuDucKLqvVaMjjFtjMLVupT8R3ZMdR/s400/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+011.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> I placed 2 lanterns and 2 pots of mums right by the door. And of course the Fall welcome mat.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEVS-jNkZ6IOvX5mUd-5DNBa1M70FWxtepYy373mO0jM3AssSy1ZcOa6H6K42LwPjHH4M3Gg2SeKuFABefN3HNOTTa4BUUmv95JhiZoSwfIUyQ84OR5ZA7vCHOABoEqLg5Qr-UXSaD-hDk/s1600/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEVS-jNkZ6IOvX5mUd-5DNBa1M70FWxtepYy373mO0jM3AssSy1ZcOa6H6K42LwPjHH4M3Gg2SeKuFABefN3HNOTTa4BUUmv95JhiZoSwfIUyQ84OR5ZA7vCHOABoEqLg5Qr-UXSaD-hDk/s400/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+012.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> The rust mums are blooming and the hanging pot is FULL of buds.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhXqVx-VTyiziU79zGMTycngXdt2IVhbuxWERt-5LLl5FDwsW0D6xL9qF0IRN0gG94zKquljGOeZ99DgXLRUe2coc7_9c00GESh1Ts-_LNy2iwM0Kh-EWKGxy70d2qQDAOmuW1n8Rd4CK9/s1600/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhXqVx-VTyiziU79zGMTycngXdt2IVhbuxWERt-5LLl5FDwsW0D6xL9qF0IRN0gG94zKquljGOeZ99DgXLRUe2coc7_9c00GESh1Ts-_LNy2iwM0Kh-EWKGxy70d2qQDAOmuW1n8Rd4CK9/s400/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+013.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> I used burlap ribbon for the bow.  It is still kinds stiff so I need to keep working with it a little.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYEEWuHosC4v8A3pzJEQJTxQSM7QS-HxaoFdS5xuS3slGGSyy3hOP-3Vg_4Raewug4BAxyCEgTFFEeHQ_cwffJKEevlq7rRDPUnGmjkePSMZRMI5nGNPxXtz7I15MCYIoOMwurA-LjBwY/s1600/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYEEWuHosC4v8A3pzJEQJTxQSM7QS-HxaoFdS5xuS3slGGSyy3hOP-3Vg_4Raewug4BAxyCEgTFFEeHQ_cwffJKEevlq7rRDPUnGmjkePSMZRMI5nGNPxXtz7I15MCYIoOMwurA-LjBwY/s400/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+014.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> I used berry picks, sunflowers, acorn picks, pods and a bush of a leafy stem.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrpHbeitZc1u74QWanxouQShUM9chTfZfc_e_foCgbwg81qYfQO-bSmqwskx3CSc0KaKerxe3d6xJY0_uIIHly_a7A2DGfz5uee95ISKf9FTn5AW5gkDkvO4uEfxzIVffS3buhHhma7cYi/s1600/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrpHbeitZc1u74QWanxouQShUM9chTfZfc_e_foCgbwg81qYfQO-bSmqwskx3CSc0KaKerxe3d6xJY0_uIIHly_a7A2DGfz5uee95ISKf9FTn5AW5gkDkvO4uEfxzIVffS3buhHhma7cYi/s400/Stairway+and+Front+of+house+10-25-12+015.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>I will bring you into the foyer next.  We are getting pretty settled. Our neighbor came over today and was amazed at how much we have gotten done so that made me feel good. I have ALOT of boxes to organize and go through in the basement but it will get done. I do NOT want to wreck my back again so I am trying to go slowly......sorta:):) I will be linking up with 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><div align="center" class="MsoNormal"><em>Paula and Patti at </em><a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/" title="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #004c99;"><em>Ivy and Elephants</em></span></a><em> for What's It Wednesday</em></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal"><em> Once again, thank you so much for your visit. I truly appreciate your comments too, so please let me know you were here!!! </em></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal"><em>XO, Pinky</em></div></div>

WELCOME to our NEW HOME!!!!!

 Hi everyone and WELCOME!!! I thought I should go outside (before this monster storm hits) and get some shots of the front of the house.  I ...

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