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Ok people. It is put up or shut up time. I've been working on my home office for quite some time (you can read about it <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2014/05/home-office-makeover-beginning.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2014/06/home-office-makeover-getting-to-zero.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2014/06/home-office-makeover-from-ground-up.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2014/07/home-office-makeover-best-laid-plans.html" target="_blank">here</a>) which is obvious by the number of 'here's. You know the drill - I start, life happens, and it gets pushed down the list. Then I start on it again and the vicious cycle continues. Blah blah blah.<br /><br />Well since we are headed into Labor Day, I'm going to <i>Labor</i> on my office and get this sucka done. Get it, laboring on labor day for my labor space. Ha. Forgive me, I'm punchy on cold medicine.<br /><br />So anyway, I've got my list and I'm ready to get started but I do have one thing that I need your help with.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfoiP7AG0dmlt1pzOdhNVu8Yrg-8Ww7Sqo6Ix9GS9UMKuYQ71KqulrGrEStB3W5BwoxnehyphenhyphenM3U91hjqPX8y6xn2rffzuGABF1ELdyyGK4igd6-MVeZnUeXBKJJ-BP-AF6A1jZ-iQwS65p8/s1600/AmyHowardBegoniaDesk2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfoiP7AG0dmlt1pzOdhNVu8Yrg-8Ww7Sqo6Ix9GS9UMKuYQ71KqulrGrEStB3W5BwoxnehyphenhyphenM3U91hjqPX8y6xn2rffzuGABF1ELdyyGK4igd6-MVeZnUeXBKJJ-BP-AF6A1jZ-iQwS65p8/s1600/AmyHowardBegoniaDesk2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I have a wonderful antique <a href="http://antiques.about.com/od/furniture/a/Demilune022710.htm" target="_blank">demilune table</a> that I'm going to use in the space but I'm not liking it in its current, chipy white state. The dingy white against the crisp white walls make it look, well, dingy.<br /><br />What color would YOU pick?<br /><br />Keep in mind two things:<br />-  it has to be spray paint as I have no intention of loosing my mind by brush painting a wicker table. My children have already laid claim on the cause for my loosing my mind moment(s).<br /> - the top of the table is a beautiful stained wood that I plan to keep so that part won't be painted.<br /><br />So with all of that in mind, what color would you pick? I'm wide open people (that's what she said). And you know me, I love color so I'm no afraid.<br /><br />What say you?<br /><br />

i want to hear from you

Ok people. It is put up or shut up time. I've been working on my home office for quite some time (you can read about it here , here , he...

07:39

do you flip a switch: overhead lights vs lamps

Happy Monday y'all. Did everyone have some rest and relaxation over the past 48 hours? I did it up right and feel like I've had several days off rather than just two. Summer is slipping away, you've gotta fit it in while you can people!<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/AVvXsEh1jlxZLHn_2D6lplsNAP3NgpymPGBWmEsyvACmkvjqn0gNswZm3QSlJ-6G6sGsxMHJbRv8Mvp5ItAFfDxvlSlwVOqsAwNqJXahIQKyXf7QCcSeYAthnICYFC7UV45qSZwPQj8fkiBnyO5q/s1600/c5d66d1e447ecd38b2fede36102014de.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1jlxZLHn_2D6lplsNAP3NgpymPGBWmEsyvACmkvjqn0gNswZm3QSlJ-6G6sGsxMHJbRv8Mvp5ItAFfDxvlSlwVOqsAwNqJXahIQKyXf7QCcSeYAthnICYFC7UV45qSZwPQj8fkiBnyO5q/s1600/c5d66d1e447ecd38b2fede36102014de.jpg" width="477" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/6896205654440197/" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table>So today I've got light planning on the brain. I had a conversation with a friend not long ago who said she hates to walk into a her living room without being able to just flip the switch. She doesn't want to walk halfway across the room to turn on a lamp.<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/AVvXsEhsYbiawCPVrzzxM6j9AGC_a-sjBZQ9S1UXnT0d4EGEEp5YPN_RAeijuz0Qke-5Yj4egaa0f4QxUnof9giqF5fMk_bzK956CPd4t1-78qL9eQfApt2IUSOUVKMZQF8Hox2k6oBtId9AvyE2/s1600/1d02b757d97e49a581e582df37fa0e17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsYbiawCPVrzzxM6j9AGC_a-sjBZQ9S1UXnT0d4EGEEp5YPN_RAeijuz0Qke-5Yj4egaa0f4QxUnof9giqF5fMk_bzK956CPd4t1-78qL9eQfApt2IUSOUVKMZQF8Hox2k6oBtId9AvyE2/s1600/1d02b757d97e49a581e582df37fa0e17.jpg" width="481" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.veranda.com/" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table>I get what she's saying, but especially in older homes it is common to have to walk into a room and turning on a lamp for a little bit of light.<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/AVvXsEgzly2D9VXlCfCSN_BITq7xoePoxgmTetktjIkU_a-82SVR81qn7cTIgsbjihBGtJPQFMCgU2mWoY9RSqJfFXmYnwuY8N9x7eDItP5rmIOOZUjufIECbDvrOkRUbbTnGtxZgD9SOXl_fg9h/s1600/67eb07e5bfdfcce087a94eda72a15718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzly2D9VXlCfCSN_BITq7xoePoxgmTetktjIkU_a-82SVR81qn7cTIgsbjihBGtJPQFMCgU2mWoY9RSqJfFXmYnwuY8N9x7eDItP5rmIOOZUjufIECbDvrOkRUbbTnGtxZgD9SOXl_fg9h/s1600/67eb07e5bfdfcce087a94eda72a15718.jpg" width="541" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.domainehome.com/jessica-waks/" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Without being able to see the entire room, it looks as though the overhead light is used most in this space as there is only one library light in the whole room.<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/AVvXsEhtj5SKtIX8Zps7UQj_sidgUsfzTSrObISIHM5ne-vEhv5dVoz6G1nU5v4h7v8iOufNn9I0ympvuOBn58IDLEABXEgvLxMFKNiq_AUFgU-kCc2mTgYzSHr7CAQsnvtpjvD5rG7v8aV3nny2/s1600/f078f05a0f63dff4463b0d38216bf279.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtj5SKtIX8Zps7UQj_sidgUsfzTSrObISIHM5ne-vEhv5dVoz6G1nU5v4h7v8iOufNn9I0ympvuOBn58IDLEABXEgvLxMFKNiq_AUFgU-kCc2mTgYzSHr7CAQsnvtpjvD5rG7v8aV3nny2/s1600/f078f05a0f63dff4463b0d38216bf279.jpg" width="583" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://designfile.architecturaldigest.com/photo/beach-living-room-christopher-maya-marina-lanina-studio-southampton-new-york-201308-2" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Where this room has plenty of both - a textbook example of light planning - overhead lighting, sconces and table and floor lamps spread through out the room at varying heights and sizes. The ideal is always the best of both worlds.<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/AVvXsEg8tIGplN-oXEJ_efiuO2bxEiVkuOe7JEJ7ICwBymoMzo91TOvVC-YJPmWcreeLRtwgUx-8EHpqT76rjh_Fg2foFDaalCm92nBrHRPGs1kAgxGtkCjBU2Zbh0anDbvq1Qa1GGWpNMQ8zR1v/s1600/Living-Pink.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8tIGplN-oXEJ_efiuO2bxEiVkuOe7JEJ7ICwBymoMzo91TOvVC-YJPmWcreeLRtwgUx-8EHpqT76rjh_Fg2foFDaalCm92nBrHRPGs1kAgxGtkCjBU2Zbh0anDbvq1Qa1GGWpNMQ8zR1v/s1600/Living-Pink.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mimosalaneblog.blogspot.com/2014/06/interior-design-colorful-gem-by-living.html" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><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/AVvXsEiiI3r-a6fmrH5uELNDOUZT_uq2wfcVrQEcSZQmvXS1dfZZOLxoaJu3boFIOhzQmupouL-hev6ZAdwN3Zkt3_2vTlFr2j5ls1IDVeyc2oWdRrLbulN9gkOK13vdAJm2lxJ_ac0uOVw_v-J9/s1600/d47a2505fdce1f50875c8abd9777d205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiI3r-a6fmrH5uELNDOUZT_uq2wfcVrQEcSZQmvXS1dfZZOLxoaJu3boFIOhzQmupouL-hev6ZAdwN3Zkt3_2vTlFr2j5ls1IDVeyc2oWdRrLbulN9gkOK13vdAJm2lxJ_ac0uOVw_v-J9/s1600/d47a2505fdce1f50875c8abd9777d205.jpg" width="613" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/6896205653797404/" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><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/AVvXsEhJAvMO1AMPbvXUG3rH5AVoig-eGy-Ai9gwp41lozDydjDP0sISbvgTxwBboBe1nyiz5JAfWe-1LtbTG1XlSdpCnfqb_2JTAd-DExClU-3nWWphjJF32Lxe8cNGHc5FVfw7FTQUtlPcYhjH/s1600/595c7fdf6874e275019b08eb9aeb8f9b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAvMO1AMPbvXUG3rH5AVoig-eGy-Ai9gwp41lozDydjDP0sISbvgTxwBboBe1nyiz5JAfWe-1LtbTG1XlSdpCnfqb_2JTAd-DExClU-3nWWphjJF32Lxe8cNGHc5FVfw7FTQUtlPcYhjH/s1600/595c7fdf6874e275019b08eb9aeb8f9b.jpg" width="517" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://domino.com/style-me-pretty-abby-larson-at-home-with-color" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table>So which do you prefer? The ease of overhead lighting or the 'character' of a room full of lamps? How much light do you need in a space to feel comfortable? Just promise me you aren't using a bulb over 40 watts.<br /><br />

do you flip a switch: overhead lights vs lamps

Happy Monday y'all. Did everyone have some rest and relaxation over the past 48 hours? I did it up right and feel like I've had seve...

05:52

Another Shower for Colleen Victoria!!!

One of Tracy's friends hosted another shower at her house on Sunday and it was WONDERFUL. The food, the gifts, the company; everything. BEST of all was that Colleen was there for awhile!!! She looked SO adorable. Here are a few shots from the shower: Colleen was curious about everything she saw:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQz-Rd6uG4B6Ikd_nqBrTCY9d4_EY9kfK9NhMgAMBaf3hyphenhyphencBTxstFMipLINZZ04VyzECVUOMrj7-SeOdiFuj5b8WbLFFTFnHqA67yblwTKv5Fu0mB-n-j1mruHJk2QHpQZ0ebLszi9Puc/s1600/IMG_1580.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQz-Rd6uG4B6Ikd_nqBrTCY9d4_EY9kfK9NhMgAMBaf3hyphenhyphencBTxstFMipLINZZ04VyzECVUOMrj7-SeOdiFuj5b8WbLFFTFnHqA67yblwTKv5Fu0mB-n-j1mruHJk2QHpQZ0ebLszi9Puc/s1600/IMG_1580.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>She likes to carry her singlasses, mostly:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtboiT-PVcRMV2YH50fIQpiCqX1rkIgavYtgB4LKLSPy9BaVbRp2rILOe1Hhq9xLLsa3Qsmw-s2Eh8fUftIoBsAM49FAkz4ckmQ0FQ37JwA9tlDQFVV0WbTkJTY5AKXkUdbv7dWsWS6Ns/s1600/IMG_1582.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtboiT-PVcRMV2YH50fIQpiCqX1rkIgavYtgB4LKLSPy9BaVbRp2rILOe1Hhq9xLLsa3Qsmw-s2Eh8fUftIoBsAM49FAkz4ckmQ0FQ37JwA9tlDQFVV0WbTkJTY5AKXkUdbv7dWsWS6Ns/s1600/IMG_1582.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The green thing is a napkin, she likes to wipe her face off and then "clean":)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYSd7Sxbv1O4qFPPXvQQ72a2bqYbYfF5zyuKsDxmlIjkBcjgy-0gjJs3elZ5YSAs6YPKxnOw2XbNOneYVffG43Kjt5w7qk-Z-MNqSkrzvCB-e61cdULJ82Uj-RHKLeDyko_H-BhpMgJs/s1600/IMG_1583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYSd7Sxbv1O4qFPPXvQQ72a2bqYbYfF5zyuKsDxmlIjkBcjgy-0gjJs3elZ5YSAs6YPKxnOw2XbNOneYVffG43Kjt5w7qk-Z-MNqSkrzvCB-e61cdULJ82Uj-RHKLeDyko_H-BhpMgJs/s1600/IMG_1583.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> My dollbaby!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-Oe4ReJUGV7fMuE6F9gEgnz1Gerv94cPNwTQFAqr599KDGAGP0kHocpU1lVsMwAO81n8Feh_s7ZwLOLdcfcYQjo9theCHS428otKNWGaK53olZQilkhFpjbMZoBGrYeoHt9eNow-kKg/s1600/IMG_1584.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-Oe4ReJUGV7fMuE6F9gEgnz1Gerv94cPNwTQFAqr599KDGAGP0kHocpU1lVsMwAO81n8Feh_s7ZwLOLdcfcYQjo9theCHS428otKNWGaK53olZQilkhFpjbMZoBGrYeoHt9eNow-kKg/s1600/IMG_1584.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Mommy and Colleen<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBdGh8wIdUFtrAxNCHFuNraHro_RCrIJUrn2yxcXy4Y_OvPNVMCAfD8YUvq8y5XbRmEtctB7BA51EBNL3AklbwYXX2wbE_q8BhANJO11ZHZ-MTlqeFI-2beBo1nvwGKMG-S8Uo0t8HAI/s1600/IMG_1585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBdGh8wIdUFtrAxNCHFuNraHro_RCrIJUrn2yxcXy4Y_OvPNVMCAfD8YUvq8y5XbRmEtctB7BA51EBNL3AklbwYXX2wbE_q8BhANJO11ZHZ-MTlqeFI-2beBo1nvwGKMG-S8Uo0t8HAI/s1600/IMG_1585.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The FOOD!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNxc-YxQeQafo05wDrYBQXq-4pEfe04uiy7xOSUOiqUmB5iJGBtyTuztYOv81aHqr9Yq3YHs-ps7drAl7GgUhA7phr-QkOCmHu4FPFwBn_6BZYJz7NRkS79aL6zMiDn59Dex8PhOmvvw/s1600/IMG_1596.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNxc-YxQeQafo05wDrYBQXq-4pEfe04uiy7xOSUOiqUmB5iJGBtyTuztYOv81aHqr9Yq3YHs-ps7drAl7GgUhA7phr-QkOCmHu4FPFwBn_6BZYJz7NRkS79aL6zMiDn59Dex8PhOmvvw/s1600/IMG_1596.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> French toast casserole and monkey bread...OMG!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPElmcnmH0tVNTi96TkkvevUkBmZMzJEhIvT9FZhGOXM8WVC8JMjBR9_BuR13iJde49naxORwmBNrgN0QloOrcJfdy8uCsZBPcbYE20YyJdt7qeqH963h_yBeOeMwgRPlMPmhZxCNNi0s/s1600/IMG_1597.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPElmcnmH0tVNTi96TkkvevUkBmZMzJEhIvT9FZhGOXM8WVC8JMjBR9_BuR13iJde49naxORwmBNrgN0QloOrcJfdy8uCsZBPcbYE20YyJdt7qeqH963h_yBeOeMwgRPlMPmhZxCNNi0s/s1600/IMG_1597.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Colleen and Daddy when they were leaving:)Good luck with the nap, Daddy. That straw has sugar in it;):)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5NJ5ga4rH-bYsC0Pmcmq-AvWliPGgv7grtXLJw4FL7RJopu5RgtwNO1VAOvft6mTUWjVIHvow9qzU12zIsMO6sc81vsdhkJu9REygET6ey0vhMbOoTH4x1Xdun757dUqNZRTqnLkJmY/s1600/IMG_1601.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5NJ5ga4rH-bYsC0Pmcmq-AvWliPGgv7grtXLJw4FL7RJopu5RgtwNO1VAOvft6mTUWjVIHvow9qzU12zIsMO6sc81vsdhkJu9REygET6ey0vhMbOoTH4x1Xdun757dUqNZRTqnLkJmY/s1600/IMG_1601.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Gifts!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAquB6aNeyDCM9bJxTAo7aYoNK5aWtxDjWfsjt7QkSp2iFkXouNRN0TMAnFDugtCIXaXoHuLz2VNinBoz1MQpaDSq2UMErZqIcHvBgrFDy7TJBvB5SyaVeNdhAHRPblZxZ3YQwsA00EY4/s1600/IMG_1602.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Did not have one:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEn_YnDMlBVSgEsUGGM3XjSLHmSSwXmGlpAoe2v5E3Pp6W6o9pEib8xlHMpI_MiQRTULG3huZarWuIWM_Bx76qjZpDlovWgNW026D1OqsXYAYOXq9YAHz82Q6CE392OqrR5_YEKl1uWls/s1600/IMG_1631.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEn_YnDMlBVSgEsUGGM3XjSLHmSSwXmGlpAoe2v5E3Pp6W6o9pEib8xlHMpI_MiQRTULG3huZarWuIWM_Bx76qjZpDlovWgNW026D1OqsXYAYOXq9YAHz82Q6CE392OqrR5_YEKl1uWls/s1600/IMG_1631.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKp5rViZpsbs3o3bd43zrU-HWhtf_CAeJdJTUS6hIWcoxrrH75Tg607UeGEvCao3NsryeweW1vASRcy1Ihlh4YR7Qt7J7EoTaij5D3OI8djNQe98KRE0_eC5BXs1RdsQmuGYlQ4p_4KVI/s1600/IMG_1634.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKp5rViZpsbs3o3bd43zrU-HWhtf_CAeJdJTUS6hIWcoxrrH75Tg607UeGEvCao3NsryeweW1vASRcy1Ihlh4YR7Qt7J7EoTaij5D3OI8djNQe98KRE0_eC5BXs1RdsQmuGYlQ4p_4KVI/s1600/IMG_1634.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Another Shower for Colleen Victoria!!!

One of Tracy's friends hosted another shower at her house on Sunday and it was WONDERFUL. The food, the gifts, the company; everything. ...

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glass front doors - don't be afraid

About a year after we moved into our house I was locking the front door when the door knob literally fell thru the door. It was original to the house (70+ years old) and it had rotted from the inside out. Since our house is old and nothing is standard we had to get a custom door so I decided to get exactly what I wanted. I believe my door salesmen's exact words were "You sure lady?!" when I told him. But I've been thrilled with our choice. This door lets a lot of light into what would otherwise be a dark corner of the house and I love the character it adds inside and out.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATDG5liuXbXHdThMBRliNCOHyjxOF0YAahf5NvAkBi8s11kuNAcyaMas-jvhP9oG_y0HbqsXbQ3Ev05ENDgLv8ITCNE0XJ19dqSvFER9ssd_6FvRQXY_GzEs9lS1NdtWBn1W9EL4OOZNd/s1600/LittleBlackDoor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATDG5liuXbXHdThMBRliNCOHyjxOF0YAahf5NvAkBi8s11kuNAcyaMas-jvhP9oG_y0HbqsXbQ3Ev05ENDgLv8ITCNE0XJ19dqSvFER9ssd_6FvRQXY_GzEs9lS1NdtWBn1W9EL4OOZNd/s1600/LittleBlackDoor.jpg" width="408" /></a></div><br />We get a lot of complements on our front door. But those complements are often followed by questions. Don't you feel exposed? Aren't you worried about your privacy? How do you check to see who is at the door?<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/AVvXsEhPSl1k1rgV7-eDkyFjW0C7PTBa1J1GH7XrFh91jw1MI4SVRoK9KD5m-LKc0wnjuZ6BrkwLJe4WRZAmCU0n7qT6NhNZovmOPLYSMRCKH8ELL3TZ4mZk3vuXL4g_oxVxQ1G3sRMInIVA0tIj/s1600/f2fa6e7517905cf9d7b2be5cc7ad8c14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSl1k1rgV7-eDkyFjW0C7PTBa1J1GH7XrFh91jw1MI4SVRoK9KD5m-LKc0wnjuZ6BrkwLJe4WRZAmCU0n7qT6NhNZovmOPLYSMRCKH8ELL3TZ4mZk3vuXL4g_oxVxQ1G3sRMInIVA0tIj/s1600/f2fa6e7517905cf9d7b2be5cc7ad8c14.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/live-love-home/lauren-house-tour/" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table>While I understand the curiosity, I always find these questions a bit odd. No one cares what is going on inside my house. I have yet to find people standing in my yard trying to peek into my windows.<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/AVvXsEgAS7vGJonWVfXtfBmpPZNoMg-d_P_xgy_o9E_Zfs2aHi3t_6lN4FC1NEz24boADDr_Xo12AjQP6XFsQMw1_mkD6ppC7KK55GtGywd5_dEEklRKZCMuZFAVogvNTU92W5ZLtvy3TPbi3DQO/s1600/0cc8ccfc89c8068fe2b2252e32bee579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAS7vGJonWVfXtfBmpPZNoMg-d_P_xgy_o9E_Zfs2aHi3t_6lN4FC1NEz24boADDr_Xo12AjQP6XFsQMw1_mkD6ppC7KK55GtGywd5_dEEklRKZCMuZFAVogvNTU92W5ZLtvy3TPbi3DQO/s1600/0cc8ccfc89c8068fe2b2252e32bee579.jpg" width="630" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.therugcompany.com/us/skull" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Anyone who would try to break into my house isn't going to case the joint by looking thru the front door first. I'm pretty sure most thieves are a bit sneakier than that. And nosy neighbors are more concerned about what is happening in other rooms than the entry.<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/AVvXsEhMeXxiPGWVqY2BsxAZckJX68k1kkgCjxO7H3SanKGLpnB7Jfn8SgpB3TSKctaKdt6qaavHhlSl9gG0oZyNgalw_kJ-sWWfcKc_eMZlZdkdLRt98kPE7KoSf0AMI6DdYWvYPsPh3VWFHpXQ/s1600/56ee348fc5efdcdaa253ba351eb4457d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMeXxiPGWVqY2BsxAZckJX68k1kkgCjxO7H3SanKGLpnB7Jfn8SgpB3TSKctaKdt6qaavHhlSl9gG0oZyNgalw_kJ-sWWfcKc_eMZlZdkdLRt98kPE7KoSf0AMI6DdYWvYPsPh3VWFHpXQ/s1600/56ee348fc5efdcdaa253ba351eb4457d.jpg" width="490" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://europaconcorsi.com/projects/214722?utm_campaign=ec_newsletter&utm_content=project_214722&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_290" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />There is a house not far from us with beautiful windows, great exposure and fabulous plantation shutters in every single window that are. never. open. Why?? I don't understand. Let in that beautiful light people!!<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/AVvXsEidR8IYP5UOtFmMun6bn0P0M1KDKDAfBnEA5b7L-WJpVgBXZhQVlrLrBxs1GDhBXpeay2Ms70r3YlmvB9uDgPUQ2yFkTMFKiGSN4iRp-Ep3qi7-qGMvAwPyi3TyAncZEByerjr9HoH3Jsef/s1600/404c813c1b792db76526a59387b67189.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidR8IYP5UOtFmMun6bn0P0M1KDKDAfBnEA5b7L-WJpVgBXZhQVlrLrBxs1GDhBXpeay2Ms70r3YlmvB9uDgPUQ2yFkTMFKiGSN4iRp-Ep3qi7-qGMvAwPyi3TyAncZEByerjr9HoH3Jsef/s1600/404c813c1b792db76526a59387b67189.jpg" width="590" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />And who are all of these people that are coming to your door? In the whole time I've lived here I can honestly think of only four times a stranger knocked on my door unannounced.<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/AVvXsEhhJOx_O95idC1f7IT3kSSFUCgfi8hbNWTiuPXQXuf_LNtvvicJ8oln_6cIqWgorcM-Cs0-3C4y_ZOh3jyg6kOrMrQQTOfnH5C-nEGnBuRwgUlZ1RdBCCIa38Q5VzXIvFxaC2Mo2S22_RnI/s1600/63c0b7ca1d7833b24c1496342df2c236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJOx_O95idC1f7IT3kSSFUCgfi8hbNWTiuPXQXuf_LNtvvicJ8oln_6cIqWgorcM-Cs0-3C4y_ZOh3jyg6kOrMrQQTOfnH5C-nEGnBuRwgUlZ1RdBCCIa38Q5VzXIvFxaC2Mo2S22_RnI/s1600/63c0b7ca1d7833b24c1496342df2c236.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/auntnanny/56946278/in/set-1329856/" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table>As for people you know dropping by unannounced, the car in the driveway is going to give me away so I don't have a lot of places to hide, glass door or not.<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/AVvXsEhNT9ihOZ80zSrC_tIJ7fN7Q2uDLkpnUJXspTeBOMdrkMVM4xYYfu0c4qiUb7ce27FjXBoNv6jLwi9U46E8QY7kKZW8gFqv1jrsRMzT3ECLkeNkEHPktQI1gnGt78i7QQBiv-DBULrGcxzR/s1600/e37d4a65c96956712c3dbc34557603a2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNT9ihOZ80zSrC_tIJ7fN7Q2uDLkpnUJXspTeBOMdrkMVM4xYYfu0c4qiUb7ce27FjXBoNv6jLwi9U46E8QY7kKZW8gFqv1jrsRMzT3ECLkeNkEHPktQI1gnGt78i7QQBiv-DBULrGcxzR/s1600/e37d4a65c96956712c3dbc34557603a2.jpg" width="450" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cococozy.com/2014/05/glass-front-doors-steel-windows.html" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table>It is one of the best ways to get a double bang for your buck - big curb appeal boost and indoor light and style queen. What is not to love?<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/AVvXsEhgcJJ7JuG73YOLdkRFXo61WoTzaaMGMnSOEDhpzCG7EZO2uUifg_au8cQoRJQ6dQViJkrn_-6CUmmDOoctUMxhU5I0fPgajuoiaf3b3QVvldPVda-3ERtj18PRBuv0y8dXnvR1lGY7pVkv/s1600/9d567206ef809a0f85ce5a9130d57c62.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgcJJ7JuG73YOLdkRFXo61WoTzaaMGMnSOEDhpzCG7EZO2uUifg_au8cQoRJQ6dQViJkrn_-6CUmmDOoctUMxhU5I0fPgajuoiaf3b3QVvldPVda-3ERtj18PRBuv0y8dXnvR1lGY7pVkv/s1600/9d567206ef809a0f85ce5a9130d57c62.jpg" width="486" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wetweekend/6932802669/" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table>So if you are considering it, or at all on the fence, I am here to tell you to go for it. You won't be sorry.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KzO-_59OBZHtPHVYp1svfStUN6XDbkxVhrH4yCil94_nq2I9REbeCPeyc87-MCaevoEAbfWI4tTpEROXzXLsJ_gRmHUEqKUOoCjbxeLla8TpCOXuhyphenhyphenQmv6L2HMVfAdwCCBOT_aqIy3kR/s1600/EveandZoey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KzO-_59OBZHtPHVYp1svfStUN6XDbkxVhrH4yCil94_nq2I9REbeCPeyc87-MCaevoEAbfWI4tTpEROXzXLsJ_gRmHUEqKUOoCjbxeLla8TpCOXuhyphenhyphenQmv6L2HMVfAdwCCBOT_aqIy3kR/s1600/EveandZoey.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br />And remember, no matter how much glass we have, we still open it up to peek around the corner.<br /><br />What do you think? Could you have a glass front door? Are you worried about privacy?<br /><br />

glass front doors - don't be afraid

About a year after we moved into our house I was locking the front door when the door knob literally fell thru the door. It was original to ...

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~ A Late Summer Table~

I do love this month of August, as it leads to my favorite time, FALL!!! It is also my birthday month but now I don't want to admit how old I am getting! Geesh! But I wanted to create a new table for us to transition from Summer to Fall and what says that to me is sunflowers!!!!! It started when I found this plate at Home Goods for $4.99!!! I knew just how I was going to use it, and I have several places where it will land:) I just love the colors and design!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqA5UpwxLfl54oEdnbpxWHH4oli66DAM-jWrm8USh4r7RTyPHhrFQtypSFvwHVRtYTiQP5CrpCHLKsGRdn_QRqXh0VBkRrBFY9LD7pf6yhHuyY36pQjmIGDzhsbwhXEu985SpnakuIdY/s1600/IMG_1500.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqA5UpwxLfl54oEdnbpxWHH4oli66DAM-jWrm8USh4r7RTyPHhrFQtypSFvwHVRtYTiQP5CrpCHLKsGRdn_QRqXh0VBkRrBFY9LD7pf6yhHuyY36pQjmIGDzhsbwhXEu985SpnakuIdY/s1600/IMG_1500.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Then I found these placemats at Joann Fabric for 40% off!  They are reversible too!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCrWnJXwu_UQ4uWZjzPxE9_FVjOcmbPZC0e_Mm6fKgPQoEyda08FQCKiF3hlTWYBKjjlbvDcuGSuHk4RgdEWaZFNFpsbQRuERP2w3rGqH6ufKkOKJfGYco_k4drbOhjVgamHh1u5fmkuQ/s1600/IMG_1485.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCrWnJXwu_UQ4uWZjzPxE9_FVjOcmbPZC0e_Mm6fKgPQoEyda08FQCKiF3hlTWYBKjjlbvDcuGSuHk4RgdEWaZFNFpsbQRuERP2w3rGqH6ufKkOKJfGYco_k4drbOhjVgamHh1u5fmkuQ/s1600/IMG_1485.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I used a green runner to bring out the green of the sunflower.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0kTTttJSGL0MquMxZAwO_HyOuErqB5y0XuYN9Y5s7Xs_ebC7ttdvSdcl4vAIks-ANDnE96EOv4vwxuFmNKjN-w1qZu11lhyphenhyphen478jir-NjrB6qm631V0Ef5aLtnUmEWf2HL0ggd_Xyrh3E/s1600/IMG_1486.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0kTTttJSGL0MquMxZAwO_HyOuErqB5y0XuYN9Y5s7Xs_ebC7ttdvSdcl4vAIks-ANDnE96EOv4vwxuFmNKjN-w1qZu11lhyphenhyphen478jir-NjrB6qm631V0Ef5aLtnUmEWf2HL0ggd_Xyrh3E/s1600/IMG_1486.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> And my green handled flatware. I also got this towel at Joann and will use it in the kitchen when I decorate for Fall....SOON!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxHjCTTAsLWjM4eoNNy6MVL89PRa-SZo5mscjeDrZxussfKPbzfLMSrsGFSonayMH0Ajw4oPWZJM8T_Lz-iOQhN_gKZeK-h-o6ZHFQNVDAnonR51StYlnoNCKbck0GI5eoYTRnSAF3I2Y/s1600/IMG_1487.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxHjCTTAsLWjM4eoNNy6MVL89PRa-SZo5mscjeDrZxussfKPbzfLMSrsGFSonayMH0Ajw4oPWZJM8T_Lz-iOQhN_gKZeK-h-o6ZHFQNVDAnonR51StYlnoNCKbck0GI5eoYTRnSAF3I2Y/s1600/IMG_1487.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> I have had these coasters for awhile too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAnLgAbzuklSxw9KY7GSp9vbn3zaPLMtJMOl4ezVhLr26d91lLAzvTk7M3_Naa4F5uq1NIZ6Y-nF6JKA8VN_XEjY2mnctbq-rcPqikddvqHwLCgdoE4FVty-R5tkYH48sRJhncxdYamw/s1600/IMG_1489.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAnLgAbzuklSxw9KY7GSp9vbn3zaPLMtJMOl4ezVhLr26d91lLAzvTk7M3_Naa4F5uq1NIZ6Y-nF6JKA8VN_XEjY2mnctbq-rcPqikddvqHwLCgdoE4FVty-R5tkYH48sRJhncxdYamw/s1600/IMG_1489.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I love the texture of these glass covers. I also love that they come off to wash the glasses.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXRbp3gyjJzlaPP5wXfiaJCy98xY5F6y7wMdirPHp2WW-4HI7JffQpcbsmCHdBQanIIlqALTgmMV6aHGd1SzSQwnWd-3tqGpvHuHLLnb4cSIfg9xi1kH0miz-h6JtAxgqeTijSjjcJNI/s1600/IMG_1490.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXRbp3gyjJzlaPP5wXfiaJCy98xY5F6y7wMdirPHp2WW-4HI7JffQpcbsmCHdBQanIIlqALTgmMV6aHGd1SzSQwnWd-3tqGpvHuHLLnb4cSIfg9xi1kH0miz-h6JtAxgqeTijSjjcJNI/s1600/IMG_1490.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I am using these white lanterns with a yellow candle inside.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk08NJ6CRaRaUhvXry-jVUwo842K0o8mcyrdtTobZKyiXUNO_u3NGwz0sxcryhGs9kcmlnoHfPIkWAxcLX8WXBLB5vR40YZr3f-OR33FY6x9wxzGRsNeP-WK2enEAgSwhTyiR7MNXSuv0/s1600/IMG_1492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk08NJ6CRaRaUhvXry-jVUwo842K0o8mcyrdtTobZKyiXUNO_u3NGwz0sxcryhGs9kcmlnoHfPIkWAxcLX8WXBLB5vR40YZr3f-OR33FY6x9wxzGRsNeP-WK2enEAgSwhTyiR7MNXSuv0/s1600/IMG_1492.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> We have sunflower bowls for cereal or fruit. And the sunflower napkin ring gathers a brown and a yellow napkin.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSNmX7Xa5q_8zj7bapBARlhjVDwh1gHefVsUqTvuCgzVg_Y4RCeVe8a9c1x05DB-uRs-w7xYtA9W52OVn31GqjK8C8MVeRkdaUVmfjJFFg2DXI_bF6xrVFD36myA2s59zCmIM7cbHP-KA/s1600/IMG_1493.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSNmX7Xa5q_8zj7bapBARlhjVDwh1gHefVsUqTvuCgzVg_Y4RCeVe8a9c1x05DB-uRs-w7xYtA9W52OVn31GqjK8C8MVeRkdaUVmfjJFFg2DXI_bF6xrVFD36myA2s59zCmIM7cbHP-KA/s1600/IMG_1493.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The stack is very simple. The white dinner plate's edge reminds me of a vine. Then a sunflower plate and the bowl.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3J2Po8zhffuMgxpxe_zeYHygBwFmXATy4I3q_XVWE84VtP99lQU3gdwgOFwkdOaBm_9_2invZUY-ZmTeK14pj17uwSZzuYTFcTla3AVNATzg0XwSf01JPNKpy3OKsn6rBsqR3jSrp1UY/s1600/IMG_1494.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3J2Po8zhffuMgxpxe_zeYHygBwFmXATy4I3q_XVWE84VtP99lQU3gdwgOFwkdOaBm_9_2invZUY-ZmTeK14pj17uwSZzuYTFcTla3AVNATzg0XwSf01JPNKpy3OKsn6rBsqR3jSrp1UY/s1600/IMG_1494.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Jwtq33IyjKn8V4_a8zT5dwmYZSDOc3xf2w6pswvnh7qOwdP6sB4L3cBWuFmh1bN_Lmu-V_rBnPvfgaYiguxsAILxkLRSQ5ornphLM7rlvKJcdzO3B5f01esDwjfyZi7EHJDxp3nJGFU/s1600/IMG_1495.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Jwtq33IyjKn8V4_a8zT5dwmYZSDOc3xf2w6pswvnh7qOwdP6sB4L3cBWuFmh1bN_Lmu-V_rBnPvfgaYiguxsAILxkLRSQ5ornphLM7rlvKJcdzO3B5f01esDwjfyZi7EHJDxp3nJGFU/s1600/IMG_1495.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This was before I went to the grocery to get.... the sunflowers.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR2E2DGl2t24pLWocw9-X2t0VYkWVjrF3MUHSRNR2K-Rzz85dEHiRIem1MwQc7HIPf2b-PnrEShlSlXCjy_UiS78rY3J0XAYi_JgVZazpKN9Xd0e5iD0qSGX9eU4IVySOApLVpZPZM60A/s1600/IMG_1496.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR2E2DGl2t24pLWocw9-X2t0VYkWVjrF3MUHSRNR2K-Rzz85dEHiRIem1MwQc7HIPf2b-PnrEShlSlXCjy_UiS78rY3J0XAYi_JgVZazpKN9Xd0e5iD0qSGX9eU4IVySOApLVpZPZM60A/s1600/IMG_1496.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVnnszJGtGU7Jvk2X4VdbGfoQFd-DRHWI3EPGjStQxY_Ys4kxC0hfFw9D9M9zTA1TUfpOu5eP9i8d6B6YKX97T3Rae-M2gecmfejHgYhbXntgmb1IeXOdGzBJInQiXKYIDtyWjD0NUkCM/s1600/IMG_1497.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVnnszJGtGU7Jvk2X4VdbGfoQFd-DRHWI3EPGjStQxY_Ys4kxC0hfFw9D9M9zTA1TUfpOu5eP9i8d6B6YKX97T3Rae-M2gecmfejHgYhbXntgmb1IeXOdGzBJInQiXKYIDtyWjD0NUkCM/s1600/IMG_1497.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I also have these napkin rings that look cute in the bowls.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrZ2QxNDsY4qu2MBXUboztD9A3xZiOj4jPQY2E3zKOAbeUaQwuYlLVlvpmqgnGZwSHJwm2F8kkceAtDjHFP93F9KZd03OLQrEW7H4qSpie6yf_8H16_MRvVEdhhPAq9bLGSs40b_fvKjI/s1600/IMG_1498.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrZ2QxNDsY4qu2MBXUboztD9A3xZiOj4jPQY2E3zKOAbeUaQwuYlLVlvpmqgnGZwSHJwm2F8kkceAtDjHFP93F9KZd03OLQrEW7H4qSpie6yf_8H16_MRvVEdhhPAq9bLGSs40b_fvKjI/s1600/IMG_1498.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja6_qNX7-xGNZjtxFPiW2WkfEwJPGwW5_PmhN15x8Yjv2jDu7mujFbXUbYIvFq1afkoLZ1ssrfmGTCc7xk7jJSY3keQ5wfTorwvNKxYk2_2-u3PrLVMq9-DcRLG_R_QE_CK8eJlxCtF9k/s1600/IMG_1499.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja6_qNX7-xGNZjtxFPiW2WkfEwJPGwW5_PmhN15x8Yjv2jDu7mujFbXUbYIvFq1afkoLZ1ssrfmGTCc7xk7jJSY3keQ5wfTorwvNKxYk2_2-u3PrLVMq9-DcRLG_R_QE_CK8eJlxCtF9k/s1600/IMG_1499.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOvPbLZffw0YQHKby4sS3xfM_y8tp5zsg2TREZzRVb9lvX5VZyTdH-wpDsfLLGAfbpwFED-g6mBVtrf3-bOFZQgzwXoIm3-TBrK7Was-9MBeWXBz_9yI76sPDdvgAWD4uGx1dkXQm7UJk/s1600/IMG_1500.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOvPbLZffw0YQHKby4sS3xfM_y8tp5zsg2TREZzRVb9lvX5VZyTdH-wpDsfLLGAfbpwFED-g6mBVtrf3-bOFZQgzwXoIm3-TBrK7Was-9MBeWXBz_9yI76sPDdvgAWD4uGx1dkXQm7UJk/s1600/IMG_1500.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> AHHH, I love sunflowers. I cut these short to fit into my favorite vase. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzs0lusoMcr2rBHoryHTGSJlUZsYuTCHolAg8tBaSXXVKyS9OO2I7SPRhQuSisdbMeKjtMvawBNREUhJT2lrCg1kCUUgYei-2DNLsZV8O3FAKRMljY2LC7SrR96HH6357Y8YRki1y8oik/s1600/IMG_1501.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzs0lusoMcr2rBHoryHTGSJlUZsYuTCHolAg8tBaSXXVKyS9OO2I7SPRhQuSisdbMeKjtMvawBNREUhJT2lrCg1kCUUgYei-2DNLsZV8O3FAKRMljY2LC7SrR96HH6357Y8YRki1y8oik/s1600/IMG_1501.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_CksP11UY-LvnIvR00lXPEPpWur0odCM8O_ccngAvKjJII1bEEhG9ekt8MUPIAp7itjuS0dr41AWb-kQLzoDn0OO9HRPhLTv_OgMC9EV25x9mMOoeMGHRt5NYrJ90n0XTmpPo1Bp8Fs/s1600/IMG_1502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3dRAoRTTfyk0y6VGsQoTmn5y_f5KjjHpCiEHzOuVHDv469aR4nmGpqvN54hJwZJpg7Z9YrLaHFeHgosal1bUW8QajBtmQxUQ5BpvLyRUGF_itTaEJeNENDOisVdbZfbAj-RY4x9S6pkM/s1600/IMG_1506.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I also cut a few of my limelight hydrangeas for our bud vases.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJTOdXoz7YKhBc8Y7fMh-PLXlF8We1rj4E7BFwCAVYmV4Vw5Vty2GWNRN8dAcpWTgmXPuFGcpDLuOsnzYXWOT9zlWV9lHTHhr9I6Ho2DWxIiMIR222Ottq6wx4UAPxWI0va7-PKFvXac/s1600/IMG_1507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJTOdXoz7YKhBc8Y7fMh-PLXlF8We1rj4E7BFwCAVYmV4Vw5Vty2GWNRN8dAcpWTgmXPuFGcpDLuOsnzYXWOT9zlWV9lHTHhr9I6Ho2DWxIiMIR222Ottq6wx4UAPxWI0va7-PKFvXac/s1600/IMG_1507.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Even the backof the plate is painted. LOVE!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8eO4t64wFu-L6DbPLU_ZB1M9EdYOA4ZK1OH4Unt1OJYmS9xsw5gU-YcszL9GHvbNxW3S7-KipajJTpT147UqbTbuz8bZ6h7QlrvQVVPYFvAR1fDDfnF-Wev6m-IMR31-FhnITt5NDTZc/s1600/IMG_1510.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8eO4t64wFu-L6DbPLU_ZB1M9EdYOA4ZK1OH4Unt1OJYmS9xsw5gU-YcszL9GHvbNxW3S7-KipajJTpT147UqbTbuz8bZ6h7QlrvQVVPYFvAR1fDDfnF-Wev6m-IMR31-FhnITt5NDTZc/s1600/IMG_1510.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WWppG3DyM7xmqm4cLw_ACDIsR5rrz_loIgpCTQHup3xRc_w6F9fHS24Lf9RyO7FXQrEggEJ539IGicVB2G99N1Mfmw5llzYGyc1jAC1FQI2m3PS6gdd5WW5DeVkdta66_nN-W5vogUU/s1600/IMG_1511.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WWppG3DyM7xmqm4cLw_ACDIsR5rrz_loIgpCTQHup3xRc_w6F9fHS24Lf9RyO7FXQrEggEJ539IGicVB2G99N1Mfmw5llzYGyc1jAC1FQI2m3PS6gdd5WW5DeVkdta66_nN-W5vogUU/s1600/IMG_1511.JPG" width="640" /></a> Thanks for your visit!!! 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~~~ A Late Summer Table~~~

I do love this month of August, as it leads to my favorite time, FALL!!! It is also my birthday month but now I don't want to admit how ...

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