An outdoor table, dinner and clouds

One night last week, I set a table outside on the deck. I just found these dishes at the grocery store and knew I wanted some for the deck. Plus they were priced right! We had chicken breasts, marinated in a mixture of 2 salad dressings. I used a little Italian and then mostly Herb and Garlic marinade from my grocery store. The flavor was DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!! The breasts were juicy, tender and so good!I just love these dishes; they are melamine but so pretty for Fall!!! The green flatware is a perfect match!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJTmDeCv4GBXm49LKFziWr8kConCv7b6FjjvECtDVHUMjnVMRbN9JMIb_pH9zZ1XsYIjRPJlf_rclInRMd5WiVqgLJm7wHPRYmzZdcFvPJ7gFBumJ3yShcFHNt5PLeAuhVhIzfB04j-0/s1600/IMG_1758.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJTmDeCv4GBXm49LKFziWr8kConCv7b6FjjvECtDVHUMjnVMRbN9JMIb_pH9zZ1XsYIjRPJlf_rclInRMd5WiVqgLJm7wHPRYmzZdcFvPJ7gFBumJ3yShcFHNt5PLeAuhVhIzfB04j-0/s1600/IMG_1758.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I brought one of my candle holders out for some ambiance:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQyI6nQNCCNSNxATwzgTp5-Bi9KvPp92bkF82wTZFlPWeoUlRyo3XpcxS2OCw-nn6dn8OZ5i_u6tExWnUwTe445em08kpmbO4FB9jjsoTTeW_xe8Ex1OGxVHHOa8mAyjbMbAo9vWwKZfc/s1600/IMG_1759.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQyI6nQNCCNSNxATwzgTp5-Bi9KvPp92bkF82wTZFlPWeoUlRyo3XpcxS2OCw-nn6dn8OZ5i_u6tExWnUwTe445em08kpmbO4FB9jjsoTTeW_xe8Ex1OGxVHHOa8mAyjbMbAo9vWwKZfc/s1600/IMG_1759.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Paper napkins are essential outside. I just found some PERFECT paper ones and will be using them now. I will try to share them soon. They really look pretty with these dishes. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3drNadZAd-YuYyqwq3yhL9vYu-xHmf1Z6sTUdBCsF4guDezzv1XahS1tSK-uu6dm88vIUyvdSs8-7n_8OvNYCPEvzebnI1RqZHArJVA8CtULWpVyhSiU0-0ubi7OOALvfsoYM1uFIN1k/s1600/IMG_1760.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3drNadZAd-YuYyqwq3yhL9vYu-xHmf1Z6sTUdBCsF4guDezzv1XahS1tSK-uu6dm88vIUyvdSs8-7n_8OvNYCPEvzebnI1RqZHArJVA8CtULWpVyhSiU0-0ubi7OOALvfsoYM1uFIN1k/s1600/IMG_1760.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> My Dollar Tree goblets go so well; leaves on the plates and goblets.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiERzrmdmJqBZa2hV8T4UqAEYpKQqSigdfOZYkBG3UeN7h7skZWaCxcYIQnlxmyRyh3exFqo8mX74CU72c6eEjOh8smJnQgJj6A9_KheWQFdS4dRgQzUsI82FBzhFPlDxAKQpwPZaE_Kcw/s1600/IMG_1761.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We have some spectacular sunsets here and LOVE every one. We never could see the sunset at the old house. Just glorious.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1eXQM6SAdvTBfFaUjfQzLHjbdmyeCe5bvI2LOCfuUkwEius7u_UhTPlhahfSqBiPMLi3JANwRdxaPEb5XCbSd_VZyC3OZHQRB4nCm5K3VlEgR7kmfgZ2ekdRtFlY2AFjN0foS32HgkO4/s1600/IMG_1780.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1eXQM6SAdvTBfFaUjfQzLHjbdmyeCe5bvI2LOCfuUkwEius7u_UhTPlhahfSqBiPMLi3JANwRdxaPEb5XCbSd_VZyC3OZHQRB4nCm5K3VlEgR7kmfgZ2ekdRtFlY2AFjN0foS32HgkO4/s1600/IMG_1780.JPG" width="640" /></a>  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you all had a beautiful weekend. We had real FALL weather. It was 59 degrees when Joe and I left for breakfast Sunday morning!!!!!!!! It warmed up to the high 60's which is pretty cool for this time of year here. But the day turned out to be beautiful, low 70's and bright sunshine. I am partying with:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Between Naps on the Porch for <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" title="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/">Metamorphosis Monday</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div>Judy @<a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" title="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5d2910;"> DIY by Design</span></a> for Sizzle Into Summer Wednesday</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><div><span style="font-family: Lucida Handwriting; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">The Dedicated House – </span><a href="http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-60.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheDedicatedHouse+%28The+Dedicated+House%29" target="_blank" title="http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-60.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheDedicatedHouse+(The+Dedicated+House)"><span style="color: #45818e;">Make it Pretty Monday</span></a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Lucida Handwriting; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">Confessions of a Plate Addict - </span><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/07/please-join-me-for-scoop-77.html" target="_blank" title="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/07/please-join-me-for-scoop-77.html"><span style="color: #45818e;">The Scoop</span></a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Lucida Handwriting; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;"> A Stroll Thru Life – </span><a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/07/175th-inspire-me-tuesday.html" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank" title="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/07/175th-inspire-me-tuesday.html"><span style="color: #45818e;">Inspire Me Tuesday</span></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lucida Handwriting; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: medium;">TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME</span></strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lucida Handwriting; font-size: small;"><u><span style="color: #0066cc;">Happy List Tuesdays</span></u>~</span><br /><span style="font-family: Lucida Handwriting; 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font-size: x-small;"></span><div><span style="font-family: andalus; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/thursdays-inspiration-white.html" title="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/thursdays-inspiration-white.html"><strong>THURSDAY’S INSPIRATION</strong></a></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;"></span><a href="http://mockingbirdhillcottage.com/" title="http://mockingbirdhillcottage.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;">Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.</span></a><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lucida Handwriting; font-size: small;">Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday</span> </div><div><div><a href="http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/" title="http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #7f001f;">Treasure Hunt Thursdays</span></a></div><div><div><a href="http://www.lambertslately.com/2013/06/create-it-thursday-6-plus-features.html#more" target="_blank" title="http://www.lambertslately.com/2013/06/create-it-thursday-6-plus-features.html#more"><span style="color: #b81212;">Create It Thursday</span></a></div><div><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/">Tutorials Tips and Tidbits</a>, <a href="http://www.adelightsomelife.com/" title="http://www.adelightsomelife.com/">Home and Garden Thursday</a>, <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/" title="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Be Inspired Friday</a>, <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">Feathered Nest Friday</a>, <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/2013/01/be-inspired-friday-121-whats-new-in-new.html" title="http://www.commonground-do.com/2013/01/be-inspired-friday-121-whats-new-in-new.html"><span style="color: #777777;">Be Inspired Friday</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/2013/01/fabulously-creative-friday-linky-party.html" title="http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/2013/01/fabulously-creative-friday-linky-party.html"><span style="color: #777777;">Fabulously Creative Friday</span></a> <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2013/01/feathered-nest-friday.html" title="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2013/01/feathered-nest-friday.html"><span style="color: #777777;">Feathered Nest Friday</span></a><br />Show and Tell Friday, <a href="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/">Seasonal Sundays</a></div></div></div></div>

An outdoor table, dinner and clouds

One night last week, I set a table outside on the deck. I just found these dishes at the grocery store and knew I wanted some for the deck. ...

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estate sale this weekend

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhivPmLahkvDmyqdyvXk5QDKYlH62B39B9PlUuHdPPlS_iwBefx5Z7m2vLhxHNs5b_hOaGqtzGyz2FnQtQFYOM0QZtOQOtcM9Q8uWKeq3h8-IJ0pfALNOaBUiwfsdrisalm8kRw478dBRN9/s1600/10401952_10204786244480758_24741510501306334_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhivPmLahkvDmyqdyvXk5QDKYlH62B39B9PlUuHdPPlS_iwBefx5Z7m2vLhxHNs5b_hOaGqtzGyz2FnQtQFYOM0QZtOQOtcM9Q8uWKeq3h8-IJ0pfALNOaBUiwfsdrisalm8kRw478dBRN9/s1600/10401952_10204786244480758_24741510501306334_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />We've made it y'all. Friday has arrived and I've got big plans to celebrate. If you are local, I highly suggest you check out this amazing estate sale. Emma is a friend of mine and helping out a neighbor who lives in a grand old house and has a lifetime full of amazing pieces that he is ready to part with. We are talking three floors of vintage finds, everything from furniture, rugs, fabric, linens, accessories and high quality vintage fashion. You can find more details <a href="http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/MO/Saint-Louis/63108/721239" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><span class="fbPhotoTagList" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="fcg" style="color: #9197a3;"><br /></span></span>So St. Louis people, I hope to see you there! Everyone else, cheers to the weekend!<br /><br />

estate sale this weekend

We've made it y'all. Friday has arrived and I've got big plans to celebrate. If you are local, I highly suggest you check out th...

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20 facts

Well there seems to be an unintentional theme going this week at LBD. I was tagged on Instagram by my dear Shelley at <a href="http://westermanfam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crazy Wonderful</a> to share 20 facts about myself. So in keeping with Monday's post, let's share some more today, shall we?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjqYhJczjpze2d-zhnF4870a96-aqOe80B_C8yABjlBVj5DKv7tvTQE2PYeQjwa7pE6EvC3-73kTcm-oKJLVngUp6RgILd54TxbuqQNkTMNhYuBqPFGenI0a5cS-DynOJu531ZotOPSxq7/s1600/littleLittleBlackDoor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjqYhJczjpze2d-zhnF4870a96-aqOe80B_C8yABjlBVj5DKv7tvTQE2PYeQjwa7pE6EvC3-73kTcm-oKJLVngUp6RgILd54TxbuqQNkTMNhYuBqPFGenI0a5cS-DynOJu531ZotOPSxq7/s1600/littleLittleBlackDoor.jpg" width="343" /></a></div><br />1. I'm left-handed and therefore I am not too great at using scissors.<br /><br />2. I quote movies. Everyday all day long. The hubs and I talk in movie quotes and now even my girls have started quoting movies. It can't be explained. Most of the time people have no idea what I'm saying.<br /><br />3. I got a perm the summer before my freshman year of college and I realized it was a mistake the day after I got it. I spent the summer washing my hair and trying my best to brush that sucker into submission.<br /><br />4. I'm horrific at small talk. I don't like it and I don't do it well. So it worked out well to have married a man who is king of small talk. He can just do it for me.<br /><br />5. Music is very important to me and Pandora is on all day everyday.  We listen to a lot of different things but my girls' favorite station is The GoGo's. I had three older sisters who had vastly different tastes in music and because of this I have a wide range of likes when it comes to music and I want my daughter's to have the same. Nothing makes me prouder than my girls knowing Eleanor Rigby, The Gambler and a lot in between.<br /><br />6. I've been to each and every state in the lower 48. All by car. (a layover in an airport somewhere doesn't count). And of those states, I've been to 40 state capitals. We were a road trip family and my mom has a thing for state capitals.<br /><br />7. I only have one pair of jeans. I'd much rather be in a dress or skirt. Or PJ pants quite frankly.<br /><br />8. If I hear "I want a snack" one more time, I very well may loose my mind.<br /><br />9. Patience is not something I have a lot of. Kids have helped with that a little. A little.<br /><br />10. No one makes me laugh more than my husband.<br /><br />11. My freshman year of high school my civics class attended a local political debate. I stood up and asked the opponent a pointed question and he told me, with microphone in hand, that if I wasn't careful people would start calling me "the B word." My teacher told me that women will face that when challenging a man but to stay strong and speak my mind. That teacher was a 60 year old man and he gave me my best women's lib moment.<br /><br />12. I am a working mom, but I stay at home. And because of this, I don't feel like I fit well into either 'mom group'. This makes small talk at the playground difficult. Well, that and #4 above.<br /><br />13.  My girls are smarter, stronger and funnier than I had ever imagined and I feel like I can't take any credit for that. They came that way and I can't wait to see what they become.<br /><br />14. I was in a sorority in college and I loved every minute of it. Many of my dear friends are from that time in my life and the whole experience was positive from start to finish.<br /><br />15. After college I was going to move to Ireland and open a bar called the Lactose Intolerant Monkey.<br /><br />16. I met my husband in a bar in college. He was a bartender and I never paid for beer again.<br /><br />17. I did go to Ireland after college, but came back due to #16.<br /><br />18. I always imagined myself as a big city dweller, but I quickly realized that I am truly a small town girl. As long as I have a big city near by to visit once in a while, I'm happy with a quieter life.<br /><br />19. I don't think TV is evil. How can something that created The Golden Girls be evil?<br /><br />20. I like to prank call my husband during the day sometimes. Everyone needs a laughter break at work.<br /><br /><br />

20 facts

Well there seems to be an unintentional theme going this week at LBD. I was tagged on Instagram by my dear Shelley at Crazy Wonderful to sh...

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I STARTED to Decorate the Patio for Fall!

Good morning! The other day it was cloudy but no rain scheduled so I STARTED to decorate the patio for Fall. I say started because I have bought a FEW mums but they are not great, I am waiting til I get to the farmers market to get better ones and PUMPKINS! But here is what we have so far. Stay tuned for updates:) As you get to the top if the steps on the deck, this is what you see.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwr9yT3pwhZD2cDVU_hVz5pmx3b4FDYbF3RYUpNZFVckhYeqADoaQRRWMcSNRYIln4uQcdfm7WqcTahXKkKcN5q22p2dDOuf9AYDty7J5amJQCqlmy62dxRtpoMlREWNmgUXA__JwQZG0/s1600/IMG_1781.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwr9yT3pwhZD2cDVU_hVz5pmx3b4FDYbF3RYUpNZFVckhYeqADoaQRRWMcSNRYIln4uQcdfm7WqcTahXKkKcN5q22p2dDOuf9AYDty7J5amJQCqlmy62dxRtpoMlREWNmgUXA__JwQZG0/s1600/IMG_1781.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I have put rocks or bags of sand in my clay pumpkins because the other day the wind blew a ceramic pot of flowers over and it broke in a million pieces:( We have so much wind here it is crazy! Ther pillow came from Christmas tree shops recently. I am so happy to have the patio to decorate!!! This time last year it was just being started!!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vHHPNtbW2j6EdT_MzXjokXKXcnjVIgfyHfervd245LRR1mJfXw5YQF0iyZ2iD5tn45-Wuc5eyVH9YoMJ3Vr-OuIQy2QbCesY3rJUWj6pig5aLihtuwblfiJq2ww9MtCdjAbZrGkU8Lw/s1600/IMG_1782.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vHHPNtbW2j6EdT_MzXjokXKXcnjVIgfyHfervd245LRR1mJfXw5YQF0iyZ2iD5tn45-Wuc5eyVH9YoMJ3Vr-OuIQy2QbCesY3rJUWj6pig5aLihtuwblfiJq2ww9MtCdjAbZrGkU8Lw/s1600/IMG_1782.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> We recently got the cover for the egress window that you see here in the background. I want to paint it soon so it blends in better with the stone.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKSUmxJtI8wb6xLgpG-rwp0qesh75LCb1xupB6qDxbNJGq1RAO8MQhQkaTdzazZtFr-U1b6E2PBdw86G8lISRO7iJH0uj0pZdkd8Uhdr04oExQTnA0jxQgQZG-F3iSBRyH6rczGoyS50/s1600/IMG_1783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKSUmxJtI8wb6xLgpG-rwp0qesh75LCb1xupB6qDxbNJGq1RAO8MQhQkaTdzazZtFr-U1b6E2PBdw86G8lISRO7iJH0uj0pZdkd8Uhdr04oExQTnA0jxQgQZG-F3iSBRyH6rczGoyS50/s1600/IMG_1783.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The leaf pillows came from Kirklands, I had a birthday coupn and another coupon so got them at a pretty good price:) Oh, Joe has just had the lawn aerated and then he spread 5 yeards of top soil and reseeded so that is what you are seeing:( I thought the lawn looked good but he said there were some low spots and bald spots so he did almost the entire lawn. CRAZY:):)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5Y412U76N92nAz3CixzQco0O9IOcsLMCfCtl8tu3cJ7iMEVukP4H8bIlo42ABmvQakfUbizTmkrz5i9SVMc-SOVgXGl_P0waTdvZcTIboUWtmU2GrIkJ2iN3FGdEGTr3xjWF6paZu5s/s1600/IMG_1784.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5Y412U76N92nAz3CixzQco0O9IOcsLMCfCtl8tu3cJ7iMEVukP4H8bIlo42ABmvQakfUbizTmkrz5i9SVMc-SOVgXGl_P0waTdvZcTIboUWtmU2GrIkJ2iN3FGdEGTr3xjWF6paZu5s/s1600/IMG_1784.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtB-EW5dAJ6A94XCF_0jaw9QKaWhYy-xL-sHLVaw83ZZPDMzjAgYnZY3UNlpz52z6m_g_PMvyOqUj3knw9R8q3iDa4T63Uv8BpDZE87nYosDCEwIzCbvMhqvfwJYtVljlDSuY-N-1CFz0/s1600/IMG_1785.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtB-EW5dAJ6A94XCF_0jaw9QKaWhYy-xL-sHLVaw83ZZPDMzjAgYnZY3UNlpz52z6m_g_PMvyOqUj3knw9R8q3iDa4T63Uv8BpDZE87nYosDCEwIzCbvMhqvfwJYtVljlDSuY-N-1CFz0/s1600/IMG_1785.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> and so did this smaller pillow. I forget where I found the throw, last year. Joe sits out here almost EVERY night and it is getting a little chilly now so it is for him:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkTCjZB5JyK9AwrlAenMz1RttJrqDND-sT9t67Y5iA3IRNJgzuAOG0p9NfwBK-Ayih9kFKWzjpKPjjomEkxcJFgVocVtUEx8_Emptgmgoz27V0TYIVcWIm0Bxp-6bYp7QjHPNwBEVJeHE/s1600/IMG_1786.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkTCjZB5JyK9AwrlAenMz1RttJrqDND-sT9t67Y5iA3IRNJgzuAOG0p9NfwBK-Ayih9kFKWzjpKPjjomEkxcJFgVocVtUEx8_Emptgmgoz27V0TYIVcWIm0Bxp-6bYp7QjHPNwBEVJeHE/s1600/IMG_1786.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMygueqc015wDR3d8n4BncM-HOlIJgpJ0N5OqtTayMNS6vSeE3XX_5Zs7F_VPVB2kGOe3JuxoBHhXA7BGR0d3W_BvN92evQEWhkjTwWXfhSREZvroE1eJuEtl7xO31ddH-6AFWvyN_PY/s1600/IMG_1787.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMygueqc015wDR3d8n4BncM-HOlIJgpJ0N5OqtTayMNS6vSeE3XX_5Zs7F_VPVB2kGOe3JuxoBHhXA7BGR0d3W_BvN92evQEWhkjTwWXfhSREZvroE1eJuEtl7xO31ddH-6AFWvyN_PY/s1600/IMG_1787.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I have to replace the mat at the base of the steps. this one is worn out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8Arcqg1Z-AJyO1UBWC2TN28Q4W70S597d9qfOQKECB8RGYmM5aA_LUX-rQLshLMk8M6VuhZvY_bIFkofdlC8WAFH7S89E13XbTPaRH3qvCUJ2O_5hWApwwjr6GIgItt3pDx21Oyt84E/s1600/IMG_1788.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8Arcqg1Z-AJyO1UBWC2TN28Q4W70S597d9qfOQKECB8RGYmM5aA_LUX-rQLshLMk8M6VuhZvY_bIFkofdlC8WAFH7S89E13XbTPaRH3qvCUJ2O_5hWApwwjr6GIgItt3pDx21Oyt84E/s1600/IMG_1788.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The barrel you see behind the glider is a rain barrel, to fill the pond when water evaporates. We can't use house water since it has chlorine in it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_wjzpkBXMln9J2HomBKfZXxzyKXlz0JE7EKPdiibxr307yoCuyeatF5T6MqJ_7YkcGqfN9qcqfDErfousl9m4YwV5dTEqv-2E57vV2H1cTqhKjzZXpLs_zKPi5-Zzy1x344Kp-AC9CA/s1600/IMG_1789.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_wjzpkBXMln9J2HomBKfZXxzyKXlz0JE7EKPdiibxr307yoCuyeatF5T6MqJ_7YkcGqfN9qcqfDErfousl9m4YwV5dTEqv-2E57vV2H1cTqhKjzZXpLs_zKPi5-Zzy1x344Kp-AC9CA/s1600/IMG_1789.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihAxbHKl75Lh-TRwsGebb_mqi1UNYR0byKZai1Wsh7CULzRm4WwvYZE_Oi46Ihz61MAGkPWNCKC-JN4_2jh1hg_Jewxrdg6AypuPO2M06548xPRW6CP3aB7ZnS2gm2hkvdJg7cYEB7F78/s1600/IMG_1790.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihAxbHKl75Lh-TRwsGebb_mqi1UNYR0byKZai1Wsh7CULzRm4WwvYZE_Oi46Ihz61MAGkPWNCKC-JN4_2jh1hg_Jewxrdg6AypuPO2M06548xPRW6CP3aB7ZnS2gm2hkvdJg7cYEB7F78/s1600/IMG_1790.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOzNczNCziik4ItWt_jP6TbbTIMno5cF8cAHDwRISa5Y8gSLgSZnfhhDWPge0HTuRUrX_OAPXz6s3T8xJQwuTJqggyDru4jYmNRYtB2GzovQqUVtWOj9nk5H_1Tq3JCiMlFnwaGg96tY/s1600/IMG_1791.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOzNczNCziik4ItWt_jP6TbbTIMno5cF8cAHDwRISa5Y8gSLgSZnfhhDWPge0HTuRUrX_OAPXz6s3T8xJQwuTJqggyDru4jYmNRYtB2GzovQqUVtWOj9nk5H_1Tq3JCiMlFnwaGg96tY/s1600/IMG_1791.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I tried this pillow in front but like it better just peeking from behind.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihcWwT3PNStXPIi_OmKpvAmIhQ1BSOWuIl0EpgA0r6__iw4SyVdsQl9HVYmK5qbVmnZOEh3sJ6LM1fTEvNX9Lfj6w62jdmOBFxLblmutG5coYFi-i09XsbijoT9N9x-WBx0YXT8FbBSPM/s1600/IMG_1792.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihcWwT3PNStXPIi_OmKpvAmIhQ1BSOWuIl0EpgA0r6__iw4SyVdsQl9HVYmK5qbVmnZOEh3sJ6LM1fTEvNX9Lfj6w62jdmOBFxLblmutG5coYFi-i09XsbijoT9N9x-WBx0YXT8FbBSPM/s1600/IMG_1792.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Have always loved this button pillow, love this color! 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I STARTED to Decorate the Patio for Fall!

Good morning! The other day it was cloudy but no rain scheduled so I STARTED to decorate the patio for Fall. I say started because I have bo...

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Green, Brown and Cream at The Table

I set a new table for us the other day, using the lighter colors of Fall. Fall is my favorite season now, it used to be Spring. I had these 2 green striped pumpkins so built the table around them! The dinner plates are recently new, I love the pretty edge!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwb2cNoB1aNORjvOxA1E96ifM9OClR1pTGsnyJmW9J9HboD-e-dZVh1C8ibGJESYkR9uQ09MW84ymH_yQ2xYxP9JG_jriMO57Gh6MCPzMyWfEsJg2JRRifwg1g3ohst4ieVDnYD5XIlFQ/s1600/IMG_1733.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwb2cNoB1aNORjvOxA1E96ifM9OClR1pTGsnyJmW9J9HboD-e-dZVh1C8ibGJESYkR9uQ09MW84ymH_yQ2xYxP9JG_jriMO57Gh6MCPzMyWfEsJg2JRRifwg1g3ohst4ieVDnYD5XIlFQ/s1600/IMG_1733.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCp_e4gbaWqf8-TUSmMO5979mad9kIuLU6mUuYQAPZwygNxfcinQW58p_DeOPLSuwbbZj4EFCyIV6-2YJm1TMQ6vyoLmtilpbvKML_Qmfa3Gk8pUJlN3JNEwciMnuMsFS2Hw0Z1b96UaQ/s1600/IMG_1734.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCp_e4gbaWqf8-TUSmMO5979mad9kIuLU6mUuYQAPZwygNxfcinQW58p_DeOPLSuwbbZj4EFCyIV6-2YJm1TMQ6vyoLmtilpbvKML_Qmfa3Gk8pUJlN3JNEwciMnuMsFS2Hw0Z1b96UaQ/s1600/IMG_1734.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I have had this plate from Kohl's for several years. I have the platter too but can't find it, I seem to be missing 1 or 2 bins? I am sure I will find them. I also ran a very simple garland of faux bittersweet  along the runner. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfB_cIleNDegI20h_J0_yNs7Hh9LKZrv2Qk4JzbeKnv1qMdiIHqGLZ2wk8jByCazY_YZHpjEJwLbmATQO828oOGzqQTV1h5DExY8JG4hbUyiExNj39Qo7QbbHXKOdyUfRQII_hHfK_brU/s1600/IMG_1731.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfB_cIleNDegI20h_J0_yNs7Hh9LKZrv2Qk4JzbeKnv1qMdiIHqGLZ2wk8jByCazY_YZHpjEJwLbmATQO828oOGzqQTV1h5DExY8JG4hbUyiExNj39Qo7QbbHXKOdyUfRQII_hHfK_brU/s1600/IMG_1731.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I filled my tiny wheel barrels with pumpkin vase filler! They are the perfect size.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRUoGk46QS-uPaa51HxtDpTDzpBGISWZvPdxE4nftTk8lvzT9eQ5lml1dYM_LicrzUmWk0Wnhy1TdvBi5G88qawuYWKVwGLfcbjXe99bZTP_zDv6ls3SCBD1y6SFsku_z7kfhryxmycw/s1600/IMG_1735.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRUoGk46QS-uPaa51HxtDpTDzpBGISWZvPdxE4nftTk8lvzT9eQ5lml1dYM_LicrzUmWk0Wnhy1TdvBi5G88qawuYWKVwGLfcbjXe99bZTP_zDv6ls3SCBD1y6SFsku_z7kfhryxmycw/s1600/IMG_1735.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Acorn and pumpkin S and P from the dollar store sit in a wire basket.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAI_fcVSsmKtAZ7b9ZeZxk7HkmEMRIf_3COzu-8pZAR49iPjr4nv9tuZQsSbhyphenhyphenYvx_X8L47UGpe61Ub4hyi3Hnt_BFCeGsSVCUor3fFIOKNrEI6pSncIiKs4KuC-u3g0FxlOiNkoxDuwM/s1600/IMG_1736.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzAt0PALM2S9220hJr9koygaLDaGz6UfcW_6XHEu7-p9PEKblKkfpnFHERVaMA-i7JEAU8Uy4eYfkRdyf4nUG_hO7YuDk_r22L7IiEMsaV2kEbE0oDIDSZVK68zKifG6tBB8JtJ0bsds/s1600/IMG_1732.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzAt0PALM2S9220hJr9koygaLDaGz6UfcW_6XHEu7-p9PEKblKkfpnFHERVaMA-i7JEAU8Uy4eYfkRdyf4nUG_hO7YuDk_r22L7IiEMsaV2kEbE0oDIDSZVK68zKifG6tBB8JtJ0bsds/s1600/IMG_1732.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Dollar store leaf goblets come out each year. They are still carrying them if you would like to get some. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmgt9h8Wp8uinu1Zd1WekRf0Omwe6JTWjq8AUCo_EILA8hE1DPadidVHVVyoW45qZka-Y9EA_l5gwjFIf8M1CKxErOK1Widz-MTOyhOMC78TQX71LgZ-yio5ndpdV9WaofiMICK9Wui-4/s1600/IMG_1712.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmgt9h8Wp8uinu1Zd1WekRf0Omwe6JTWjq8AUCo_EILA8hE1DPadidVHVVyoW45qZka-Y9EA_l5gwjFIf8M1CKxErOK1Widz-MTOyhOMC78TQX71LgZ-yio5ndpdV9WaofiMICK9Wui-4/s1600/IMG_1712.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Brown bamboo flatware that I love for Fall tables. This becomes our everyday flatware this time of year.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dCFMxwy0WU4qM5yLhnelahwLFs-ncxrNxp_NlcipPXHExicgYKTee_TRt83prKi9g33EC40agRnxyTUx-EmZSi_UDS9Cxd0wzvcLTIPl-eXNdQpGcU7m9yNAHnHugFVuvgdLghZUIhg/s1600/IMG_1713.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dCFMxwy0WU4qM5yLhnelahwLFs-ncxrNxp_NlcipPXHExicgYKTee_TRt83prKi9g33EC40agRnxyTUx-EmZSi_UDS9Cxd0wzvcLTIPl-eXNdQpGcU7m9yNAHnHugFVuvgdLghZUIhg/s1600/IMG_1713.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOr7lzBMPR5SCOo9xAB3MYT3CEcJf9AbGyPiLuDhLC4ioQApNn7pdsNSyY6eEQMDMnuB5aa95UWPbVtB0TUxqfzc8I-fb4PKzG1gcxVxAFAh37w0IlIeSZYwB1Q6i5ay40QRX5QDzVgPE/s1600/IMG_1714.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOr7lzBMPR5SCOo9xAB3MYT3CEcJf9AbGyPiLuDhLC4ioQApNn7pdsNSyY6eEQMDMnuB5aa95UWPbVtB0TUxqfzc8I-fb4PKzG1gcxVxAFAh37w0IlIeSZYwB1Q6i5ay40QRX5QDzVgPE/s1600/IMG_1714.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> I got these brown ceramic pumpkins several years ago. I think from where I worked.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ZwB2Sr_SsNo6Or4HdxHVmDLmjvryYEnJ6RvyoCbP_s1qf49fBgjH6XxdDMXr6MudyYYgndrY6Vm6D0P2Als3iP_NtrhrVR9UR1rILthyKO1mWIpKz_WyOUvIj7uNQ_Ofa10YwgOvwWw/s1600/IMG_1717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ZwB2Sr_SsNo6Or4HdxHVmDLmjvryYEnJ6RvyoCbP_s1qf49fBgjH6XxdDMXr6MudyYYgndrY6Vm6D0P2Als3iP_NtrhrVR9UR1rILthyKO1mWIpKz_WyOUvIj7uNQ_Ofa10YwgOvwWw/s1600/IMG_1717.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYQISX_0GLuS9u5A7ainYge0BcrfS1vREqoEpUKxejoqpgvf0ZKQPBnZ3i1EjUOL12OZ92q8wJ0lcgmd6Q8ipp5TcQVp1JZM8owC1rcmRScQ04fJhC6X-z4s30tDCPGV_Gwy0_M_qYLU/s1600/IMG_1718.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYQISX_0GLuS9u5A7ainYge0BcrfS1vREqoEpUKxejoqpgvf0ZKQPBnZ3i1EjUOL12OZ92q8wJ0lcgmd6Q8ipp5TcQVp1JZM8owC1rcmRScQ04fJhC6X-z4s30tDCPGV_Gwy0_M_qYLU/s1600/IMG_1718.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I love these leaf bowls! I wish I had more than 2. Recently I found them in orange at Home Goods and scooped 8 of them up!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzapaTZE7Sz8XcZaEIx1VRYoh8vhYofmAO32AOvcg00LHF6mqJrFSSgWNmFKS54MnDd9sm-LM51kLkwlv3caZlUtlDjFktdRXR_x1yHYnhoTauVJOzwNaXAWTT-JecivN_g8EfaGrFHeU/s1600/IMG_1721.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzapaTZE7Sz8XcZaEIx1VRYoh8vhYofmAO32AOvcg00LHF6mqJrFSSgWNmFKS54MnDd9sm-LM51kLkwlv3caZlUtlDjFktdRXR_x1yHYnhoTauVJOzwNaXAWTT-JecivN_g8EfaGrFHeU/s1600/IMG_1721.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYu-Ysmhi6tNnyvQBf_wbafMLbU3awVhkSOGdICQbBUlZ1TfNsE0f_jmfh5wWYNqV2lSu-_49I6cfkaaMoRsbkt84OHm9xA3xq_Ez3Tw1BEH0ZoPy0wxusexAAb09CVi5kBftSvGX9W5M/s1600/IMG_1722.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYu-Ysmhi6tNnyvQBf_wbafMLbU3awVhkSOGdICQbBUlZ1TfNsE0f_jmfh5wWYNqV2lSu-_49I6cfkaaMoRsbkt84OHm9xA3xq_Ez3Tw1BEH0ZoPy0wxusexAAb09CVi5kBftSvGX9W5M/s1600/IMG_1722.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCXrisZV1iTX6lMnTDY8pfhfkWpCVMk2kTkwf4G-Kt0jFk52zI1RTF9oOvDAIwWEt1o9J71yJHlVRihDlOuSeqvmdtSx3VojI3vcasi_x1iCp_lmfWkX6R0loBcAkDkgdh3E3eaEqLEk/s1600/IMG_1724.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCXrisZV1iTX6lMnTDY8pfhfkWpCVMk2kTkwf4G-Kt0jFk52zI1RTF9oOvDAIwWEt1o9J71yJHlVRihDlOuSeqvmdtSx3VojI3vcasi_x1iCp_lmfWkX6R0loBcAkDkgdh3E3eaEqLEk/s1600/IMG_1724.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I lit the votives for us! Let's eat!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yeKMXUsOEsVVcxNmKaUS1lILLbIb27AruM_7LnzXmAmpphHUmuK7Wk-0gq2L4huxySEUd7zpA-IYGwvuKj7gzhTXDbotRZxVGb2FM2Xy8ZEVN8wlO0q0vqYuLq7Xi4bFYRhs9sLiaUk/s1600/IMG_1725.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yeKMXUsOEsVVcxNmKaUS1lILLbIb27AruM_7LnzXmAmpphHUmuK7Wk-0gq2L4huxySEUd7zpA-IYGwvuKj7gzhTXDbotRZxVGb2FM2Xy8ZEVN8wlO0q0vqYuLq7Xi4bFYRhs9sLiaUk/s1600/IMG_1725.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtftWZrOQxrRXorDcVlrzMkQnmqVbe_P8bs3ImW5Zk2VOdYBpq0M_Oo5hyWtibJbkPVU7CMWlaIcL2aVBzOCtCddqpqh1EeeEY0NPyOk5MybYk6DZkJc7NXSsuX1w7-R2VVLEa9RNuVqM/s1600/IMG_1726.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtftWZrOQxrRXorDcVlrzMkQnmqVbe_P8bs3ImW5Zk2VOdYBpq0M_Oo5hyWtibJbkPVU7CMWlaIcL2aVBzOCtCddqpqh1EeeEY0NPyOk5MybYk6DZkJc7NXSsuX1w7-R2VVLEa9RNuVqM/s1600/IMG_1726.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by! 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Green, Brown and Cream at The Table

I set a new table for us the other day, using the lighter colors of Fall. Fall is my favorite season now, it used to be Spring. I had these ...

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blog hop: a tour thru blogland

Happy Monday one and all! I hope your weekend was all you had hoped for. And if not, I hope you at least got to take a nap. Thank each and every one of you who commented and emailed me about the <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2014/09/home-office-makeover-before-and-after.html" target="_blank">office reveal</a>. Y'all know how to make me smile, that's for sure. And now whenever you imagine me working away, you know exactly where I am. Although, I doubt you ever imagine me working, but you know what I mean. That took a turn.<br /><br />So today I get to play in the latest round of blogging musical chairs with the now well known blog hop. I was tagged by two lovely girls that I've long admired. First up, my dear <a href="http://www.swoonworthy.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kimberly from Swoon Worthy</a>.<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/AVvXsEh4SGAPI94QGpv7kGSCM2eVa8Gb935LzjHN7TTg08da8zI40W3z_4VnyTX20rG_pS7muBt-RHl88LB9ds4Fo2QkUPnjohz_2YyRXbkJqV80HR8tTf6RK0g_ncy9ZcvJo4bcct19ZwZi-gKd/s1600/IMG_7386.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4SGAPI94QGpv7kGSCM2eVa8Gb935LzjHN7TTg08da8zI40W3z_4VnyTX20rG_pS7muBt-RHl88LB9ds4Fo2QkUPnjohz_2YyRXbkJqV80HR8tTf6RK0g_ncy9ZcvJo4bcct19ZwZi-gKd/s1600/IMG_7386.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.swoonworthy.co.uk/search/label/dining%20room" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Kimberly and I have been buddies since the early days and we share a deep love of color, and a good stiff drink. Her taste and skill is inspirational and I've loved watching her take England by storm as she gives them a big dose of expat style.<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/AVvXsEjIpeCZov134v9xi4lDrxzEWwdCpMObAKpnyctdHWhFJVRGQlvmOg7pG2Vr0tF8lb2gNKi2YZVr92FaG71EMD_zPGQRK3PyMZfL-F6ss47Xdvwk1Df_sQe4ZPWwQQxPDrjUi2T4LxOQRUbA/s1600/IMG_3571.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIpeCZov134v9xi4lDrxzEWwdCpMObAKpnyctdHWhFJVRGQlvmOg7pG2Vr0tF8lb2gNKi2YZVr92FaG71EMD_zPGQRK3PyMZfL-F6ss47Xdvwk1Df_sQe4ZPWwQQxPDrjUi2T4LxOQRUbA/s1600/IMG_3571.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.swoonworthy.co.uk/search/label/my%20paintings" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />She is pretty much a big deal, and I will never stop twisting her arm until she opens up her Etsy shop, because on top of her design prowess, girlfriend is an artist!<br /><br />And the other person who tagged me is the one and only <a href="http://sarahmdorseydesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sarah M. Dorsey</a>. If you don't know Sarah, let me be the first to congratulate you on finally crawling out from under that rock and give you her URL ASAP.<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/AVvXsEjOCHJz3bOfQeyWyc-uveMhHUdM6hiERoCQpreg03mLTrZA36FeXaG9PBxCU9WKEuLICiC6E6Lv2qOebkTFDR1nzMH4V8CPk3YKQsli5h9xJc76q7ISBuDQ8X8CLWmaNymOL1-NrTvFHFoN/s1600/campaign-dresser-serena-and-lily-inspired-mirror10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOCHJz3bOfQeyWyc-uveMhHUdM6hiERoCQpreg03mLTrZA36FeXaG9PBxCU9WKEuLICiC6E6Lv2qOebkTFDR1nzMH4V8CPk3YKQsli5h9xJc76q7ISBuDQ8X8CLWmaNymOL1-NrTvFHFoN/s1600/campaign-dresser-serena-and-lily-inspired-mirror10.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sarahmdorseydesigns.blogspot.com/2014/06/white-brass-campaign-dresser-game.html" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Sarah is pretty much the MacGyver of DIY. Anything you could think of Sarah can make and chances are it will look a million times better than the inspiration piece that she started with.<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/AVvXsEhsyse2U-BPdGw0tj0BfobRgZpLYDl0_ZjZe4zNCrexA1-GIoeRb3fO5eiyIOloACkmHHPehsiJ2L5VCMjxxVEctfFXGuRK57Hgw3lCdMQTxDAiSdj4ZB0ZeTF7YVv8UABKJwCswa4vMQJX/s1600/entry-mudroom-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsyse2U-BPdGw0tj0BfobRgZpLYDl0_ZjZe4zNCrexA1-GIoeRb3fO5eiyIOloACkmHHPehsiJ2L5VCMjxxVEctfFXGuRK57Hgw3lCdMQTxDAiSdj4ZB0ZeTF7YVv8UABKJwCswa4vMQJX/s1600/entry-mudroom-10.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sarahmdorseydesigns.blogspot.com/2014/08/how-to-install-herringbone-marble-tile.html" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table>And she does it with such ease, and explains things so perfectly that she makes me completely believe that I could do those things too. I've learned so many invaluable tips and tricks from her, and to top it all off, she couldn't be any sweeter.<br /><br />Thank you ladies for having me join in on the fun. Now to the questions...<br /><br /><i>Why do I write?</i><br />I don't really know how best to answer that (ironically, since it is a question about writing). Why do some people dance, or paint, or sing? Because it feels good and it feels natural. I've always written stories, I just didn't always have a forum in which to share them. I write in much the same way I chat with people in person in an attempt to be as authentic as I can with you because what is this whole virtual community about if not to build relationships, right? But with that said, I've always treated this blog (and the writing) as a selfish act, something I do purely for myself about something that I truly enjoy: design. So I write because I love to do it and I love to talk about design.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHgN2800Na1RW_90r6gEWgbACxJpXsVwGCyBFXFB8ctf4NacxgB5bQuCmrrfgI6ASERx4fQU4QmEzJjfccUKsg9RxBBNPieq7f1erFDXPDFE0WkpykAhxxwAH1Iea5vRn9aimgWdRLv0sw/s1600/CoffeTableClose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHgN2800Na1RW_90r6gEWgbACxJpXsVwGCyBFXFB8ctf4NacxgB5bQuCmrrfgI6ASERx4fQU4QmEzJjfccUKsg9RxBBNPieq7f1erFDXPDFE0WkpykAhxxwAH1Iea5vRn9aimgWdRLv0sw/s1600/CoffeTableClose.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><i>What are you working on?</i><br />For the first time in Little Black Door's life I find myself with far more going on outside of my home than I do inside of it. I have a few projects planned for this fall that include some renovations and repurposing but mostly I am working with a lot of amazing families in St. Louis and beyond on some pretty awesome projects. This will be a good test for me, because as I've discussed before, (<a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2013/01/shameless-plug-friday.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2014/01/how-did-i-do-2013-review.html" target="_blank">here</a>) I tend to want to talk about anything except myself. I've always focused the blog on my own house rather than talking about what I do for others. But as I get busier with others, the time to do stuff just 'for the blog' gets harder and the cat continues to chase its tail. So I'm just going to have to cut that tail clean off and move forward. Eww. So I guess that is a long winded way of saying, I'm working on living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens. And I swear I'll get off my arse and start sharing them.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx0-f_xmr4upBZ2lVblzT6EShbSAYMnuFONGnjEOfVsyhxBiBq9wnUduJnmPjnOYKAKn-iAKz213u0ZIz6f8-eY_yp6iylzFZphaXfcFplZdQ_gxtfxRNwWLmUTo8RZ8pr_zV124Hp-aFE/s1600/GirlsBedsideTable.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx0-f_xmr4upBZ2lVblzT6EShbSAYMnuFONGnjEOfVsyhxBiBq9wnUduJnmPjnOYKAKn-iAKz213u0ZIz6f8-eY_yp6iylzFZphaXfcFplZdQ_gxtfxRNwWLmUTo8RZ8pr_zV124Hp-aFE/s1600/GirlsBedsideTable.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><i>How does your blog differ from others in your genre?</i><br />I probably mention cocktails more than anyone else. Does that count? This really is a hard question as I think one of the things that is so valuable about reading design blogs and being apart of this community is that every single person is different in the way they express their style. I would say I'm more color heavy than some and I do my very best to attain something out of the box, but relatable. I'm very drawn to things that have already been around the block and have a story to tell and I hope to encourage others to try a local antique or consignment shop before going out to buy new.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJtCTzUnkQkxqkLVA0cI8a7NDOLgXdOir53EPKXzrocSDeG_UxC-fd1lkQ82gs6OF_5KaYoKUwwQCMHu9HTiCuRBXQP7tAjzj9iIVQr1xZTotgQoZyx-C0mBNlr-86M3-OwmOQ61t-XSI/s1600/4e3d7d57b9b1cd481d4ab718830ee93a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJtCTzUnkQkxqkLVA0cI8a7NDOLgXdOir53EPKXzrocSDeG_UxC-fd1lkQ82gs6OF_5KaYoKUwwQCMHu9HTiCuRBXQP7tAjzj9iIVQr1xZTotgQoZyx-C0mBNlr-86M3-OwmOQ61t-XSI/s1600/4e3d7d57b9b1cd481d4ab718830ee93a.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><br /><i>What is your writing process?</i><br />Well, I'll tell you, it is not one that sets a good example, that's for sure. Everything I've read about blogging, and to be honest it hasn't been much, says you should have a schedule and plan out your posts in advance etc. And well, I'm the opposite. I am a fly by the seat of my pants type of writer. Any time I've tried to follow a schedule I find I don't have much heart in what I write. It begins to feel more like a task rather than a pleasure, and that is when you've lost me. So because of that, I write when I feel inspired and when I have something to share. I'm of the opinion that you'd much rather like to read something with some teeth two or three times a week rather than a bunch of filler 5 days a week. Am I right?<br /><br />So there I am. This was a great exercise really, I'm glad I did it. Thanks again Sarah and Kimberly!<br /><br />And to keep the ball rolling, Sarah at <a href="http://www.702parkproject.com/" target="_blank">702 Park Project</a> and my dear Albertina at <a href="http://mimosalaneblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mimosa Lane</a>, I want to hear your answers to these questions next Monday.<br /><br />Do you like a good old fashioned Q&A? Who would you interview if you had the chance? Does a constant stream of questions from your children count as an interview? No wait, that's an interrogation.<br /><br /><br />

blog hop: a tour thru blogland

Happy Monday one and all! I hope your weekend was all you had hoped for. And if not, I hope you at least got to take a nap. Thank each and e...

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