~~~A Beautiful Housewarming Gift!!!~~~~

Hi everyone! I know I have been MIA, but we had houseguests all last week and kept VERY busy. Joe's sister and BIL came up from Fl. to visit us and see the house and see some other relatives too. They brought us some wonderful housewarming gifts and this is what I got!!!!! I REALLY love it. It is actually a bird feeder but I decided that it is way too pretty to put outside and maybe get ruined.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZx-T2HJxGJYGF1rnpAA0HcyAgFMN-vZBlWHqUDi_UO7nli2RxKWldd2bRatScgTYie6WE-HSUNh2Ou7wuN-hlkx6FFgAOpbOJBSdm-skHCyuQnOIinpoYIky2m1yfeEk_llJuqVTyjsr_/s1600/IMG_0377.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZx-T2HJxGJYGF1rnpAA0HcyAgFMN-vZBlWHqUDi_UO7nli2RxKWldd2bRatScgTYie6WE-HSUNh2Ou7wuN-hlkx6FFgAOpbOJBSdm-skHCyuQnOIinpoYIky2m1yfeEk_llJuqVTyjsr_/s640/IMG_0377.JPG" width="480" /></a></div> So, I thought it would be a beautiful WELCOME to anyone who comes here, used as a lantern! The little hole in the back is perfect to place a tea light inside and it is all cut out so the light shines through so beautifully! I thought I would look for some kind of stand with a hook on it to hang the lantern. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRe04cAHogMCK5_aKM4-38YdK-n0gRa4CDXunMiCbUqkwtWvt1eQxL4gYlHd1fpTMDwBRSqTfqZXZ3FvhEW2_vLTYOl53hnJZzi0VS7POTHKXHde9lcwpHB1d8v6APvyuJ3-ntkGbT9FFE/s1600/IMG_0378.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRe04cAHogMCK5_aKM4-38YdK-n0gRa4CDXunMiCbUqkwtWvt1eQxL4gYlHd1fpTMDwBRSqTfqZXZ3FvhEW2_vLTYOl53hnJZzi0VS7POTHKXHde9lcwpHB1d8v6APvyuJ3-ntkGbT9FFE/s640/IMG_0378.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> While at Lowes today, I spied this!!!! I thought it would be PERFECT, and it is! It fits in this corner by the front door just right.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPt7QQ-3g2jOPMJblo-R-_3KARK_BQmkAJDhKDqtDQ2p2DVHNovnYgdytSZG6IRrgmBPYYlfSD-v5q1rWe10_mJmNxzVMJF5cSCwQe39iuwxvIl4PFRImzzxPsrNhKVdwHI9aRomH_Crc/s1600/IMG_0379.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPt7QQ-3g2jOPMJblo-R-_3KARK_BQmkAJDhKDqtDQ2p2DVHNovnYgdytSZG6IRrgmBPYYlfSD-v5q1rWe10_mJmNxzVMJF5cSCwQe39iuwxvIl4PFRImzzxPsrNhKVdwHI9aRomH_Crc/s640/IMG_0379.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> There is a shelf below the hook for a plant too so I placed one of by blue and white pots there with some ivy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpoEdhwmp1kI0xU5AIbdlzlFaP3d85DzAoJOxiRxd4tB-px2N_acLeRh2rqChh0SbNZ5zRfTERox4gv11qNGX-CIVM1OvhmZZ96-mJ4J_EratNTqh3PWAOIaItz75OGREbTMMzDDT8xBrH/s1600/IMG_0380.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpoEdhwmp1kI0xU5AIbdlzlFaP3d85DzAoJOxiRxd4tB-px2N_acLeRh2rqChh0SbNZ5zRfTERox4gv11qNGX-CIVM1OvhmZZ96-mJ4J_EratNTqh3PWAOIaItz75OGREbTMMzDDT8xBrH/s640/IMG_0380.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEcVAgRQ32wrmiohS8TB7o1RVmAP7gvaLSbPHGVUKP5fjXw0b3rWCX9gUvWTZcg-cPhUPbHXufKHno3jXv6eNUX1ce8_G-Hxb70CXrUl2WO81-lC0pk2rTA4TaD9VCgZ4f6i01IBhSFkn/s1600/IMG_0381.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEcVAgRQ32wrmiohS8TB7o1RVmAP7gvaLSbPHGVUKP5fjXw0b3rWCX9gUvWTZcg-cPhUPbHXufKHno3jXv6eNUX1ce8_G-Hxb70CXrUl2WO81-lC0pk2rTA4TaD9VCgZ4f6i01IBhSFkn/s640/IMG_0381.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I just love this and want to say a big THANK YOU to Jane and Bud!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwiT0mLOW4urmlu4ez8FWrEqGw73aFWNH8RBvCanT0o-fRVUMUCcdwFOlOs9zqeNd-Lv9NEjGPq1cQx5CBRgvIApXBIeQMJCEWs1hxCti0j4cADAkNJ2CpIrrjOAudnmIFtBeIw2rO_aWJ/s1600/IMG_0382.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwiT0mLOW4urmlu4ez8FWrEqGw73aFWNH8RBvCanT0o-fRVUMUCcdwFOlOs9zqeNd-Lv9NEjGPq1cQx5CBRgvIApXBIeQMJCEWs1hxCti0j4cADAkNJ2CpIrrjOAudnmIFtBeIw2rO_aWJ/s640/IMG_0382.JPG" width="480" /></a></div> Here it is lit up. I wish you could all come over and it could welcome YOU! Have a great week everyone. We will be busy getting ready for vacation! XO, Pinky<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGxnPvBgEzZnHouEMcSnhiYGKZuG9PefuhDlNis3LQJy4jY-bbxMk_RJK6FWZD0OcnHuQvE3U1l1oyJ_8e2Yd5bkOH-KCnUN0bRcYgnk-hUX51j9DCu0pFHPM0d9neqjLFVyCKFKmtEUhv/s1600/IMG_0383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGxnPvBgEzZnHouEMcSnhiYGKZuG9PefuhDlNis3LQJy4jY-bbxMk_RJK6FWZD0OcnHuQvE3U1l1oyJ_8e2Yd5bkOH-KCnUN0bRcYgnk-hUX51j9DCu0pFHPM0d9neqjLFVyCKFKmtEUhv/s640/IMG_0383.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" target="_blank" title="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/">Metamorphosis Monday</a>, <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/">Inspire Me Tuesday</a>, <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" title="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Wow Us Wednesdays</a>, <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://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/">Seasonal Sundays</a>,<a href="http://ricki-treleaven.blogspot.com/" title="http://ricki-treleaven.blogspot.com/"> Happy List Tuesdays</a></div><div> <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/2013/04/open-house-party_10.html" target="_blank" title="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/2013/04/open-house-party_10.html">No Minimalist Here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cedarhill-ranch.com/2013/03/the-scoop-57-with-creative-juice.html#more" title="http://www.cedarhill-ranch.com/2013/03/the-scoop-57-with-creative-juice.html#more"><span style="color: #12004d;">Cedar Hill Ranch for The Scoop Tuesday</span></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flusterbuster.com/search/label/Fluster%20Muster%20Party" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.flusterbuster.com/search/label/Fluster Muster Party"><span style="color: #5c4e49;">Fluster Creative Muster Party</span></a></div><div>Ivy @<a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/" title="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5d2910;"> Ivy and Elephants</span></a> for What's It Wednesday</div><div>Katherine @<a href="http://katherinescorner.com/" title="http://katherinescorner.com/"><span style="color: #5d2910;"> Katherines Corner</span></a> for Favorite Things Thursday Hop</div><div><span>Pamela @ <a href="http://www.frommyfrontporchtoyours.com/" title="http://www.frommyfrontporchtoyours.com/"><span style="color: #5d2910;">From My Front Porch To Yours</span></a> for Treasure Hunt Thursday</span></div>

~~~A Beautiful Housewarming Gift!!!~~~~

Hi everyone! I know I have been MIA, but we had houseguests all last week and kept VERY busy. Joe's sister and BIL came up from Fl. to v...

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