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Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Blue Onions & Blue Magnolias??? Gotta see this...!

Tablescape Tuesday is hosted by the very talented Susan (aka Moonlight and Magnolias on RMS) at http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/. Her tablescapes are works of art. Please check her site for other Tablescape Tuesday participants...


Today I am using a set of J & G Meakin "Blue Onion" pattern china purchased at an estate sale for $15. a few years ago. It has 8 plates, 8 cups, 7 saucers, 8 salad or dessert plates, only 3 cereal bowls, and the creamer & sugar bowl. It has been used over the years but is in pretty good shape for its age. Also, I'm using a quilted blue & white toile table runner and embroidered napkins.




What?? You've never seen a blue magnolia...well, you have now.



The charger I'm using is actually an enamel plate that I have a set of and use in another tablescape setting...


Then just for fun, I switched the charger to a dark blue plate and put a (faux) iris in a bud vase...


Here is a closer look....



~~Thanks for coming by today and here's hoping you have a happy one! ~~


Saturday, September 27, 2008

Name Your Favorite Actor or Actress...

I saw on a few blogs that had to list some of their favorite things, including a list of favorite actors or actresses...so I want to go a bit further and request you to list your FAVORITE actor or actress...
Here's mine...
Isn't this a pretty lady? She is MY favorite actress...
Here she is again...I think you have recognized the very talented Kathy Bates by now...


Do you remember her in "About Schmidt" with Jack Nicholson?


Can you believe she showed her naked self? What a gal!!!



I don't remember her in this movie, but doesn't she look fabulous?!




Again, not sure what movie she's in here, but it shows her range to be a homely character...




This is Kathy in a dark movie named "Dolores Claibourne"...

she stole the show in this character study..

Oh, here's my all time favorite movie with Kathy..."Fried Green Tomatoes"


And...the grandmother of all her movies... Annie Wilkes in "Misery"


Now, anyone who can swing a sledge hammer like she did in this movie and still make me LOVE her is my choice for actress of the century!!!


I also loved her as the Unsinkable Molly Brown in "Titanic" but I couldn't find any photos of her in that role...but, who could forget her?

Okay, it is your turn to name your favorite actor or actress and why if you care to play along...


Friday, September 26, 2008

A Squirrel-y Story

Here's what I imagined took place under my pecan tree the other day...
Boy squirrel looks up and sees girl squirrel lounging in the tree...

Girl squirrel sees boy squirrel....

Boy squirrel invites girl squirrel for a picnic on my pecans!


Boy squirrel whispers something to girl squirrel...

Isn't that just like a man...takes a girl out for a cheap meal and then expects her to furnish dessert!

No wonder our squirrel population is out of control....


Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Hubby Meme & An Award



I have seen several of you girls doing a "hubby meme" and decided to show you my Mr. Blue Eyes





Here's my honey who goes by the name "Sonny" and this is how you'll usually see him when he's at home. Our little poodle (the one in the pink & black sweater) passed away in April...so the Poms (Sasha is the white one between his legs & Beau Jon on the left) have him all to their selves...well, except for me but I don't sit on his lap anymore!




1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen?

If I'm not in the room, he'll be watching football, the History Channel, or Wheel of Fortune





2.You're out to eat what kind of dressing does he get on his salad?

Just a dab of Ranch





3. What’s one food he doesn't like?

That's hard because he likes everything...I guess I'll say anchovies





4. You go out to the bar. What does he order?

Margarita





5. Where did he go to high school?

Midland, Texas





6. What size shoe does he wear?

Size 10





7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be?

He has a coin collection that's over 40 years old





8. What is his favorite type of sandwich?

Hamburger...he's not much of a sandwich eater





9. What would this person eat every day if he could?

His favorite food is Tex-Mex





10.What is his favorite cereal?

Oatmeal (not instant!)





11. What would he never wear?

A SPEEDO...yikes!





12. What is his favorite sports team?

Dallas Cowboys





13.Who will he vote for?

McCain





14.Who is his best friend?

At the risk of sounding redundant, I'd have to say me...





15.What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do?

He'd probably say shop too much!





16.How many states has he lived in?

5...born in Texas and lives here now, has lived in California, New Mexico (before we married), Arizona, & Alabama





17. What is his heritage?

Heinz 57??? Probably English





18.You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake?

Coconut but he's diabetic so that won't be happening





19.Did he play sports in high school?

Yes, football & track and he can still run pretty darn fast for an old guy...





20.What could he spend hours and hours doing?

Probably working...he works around the yard and the house constantly


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Now, on to the award--


The Super Commenter Award



The dear Sweetie at http://sweetiesworld-sweetie.blogspot.com/ honored me by thinking I deserved this award...It means so much coming from her and I so appreciate it.
I would like to pass the award along to some other bloggers whose comments I always look forward to reading.
The rules are:

1. You have to pick 5 blogs that you consider deserving of this award.

2. Each award has to have the name of the author and a link to his/her blog so that it can be visited by everyone.

3. Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and link of the blog that presented him/her the award.

4. The award winner and the one who has given the prize have to show the link blog so everyone will know the origin of this award.

5. Show these rules.

Blogging is a wonderful form of sharing and meeting new friends and can’t be complete without acknowledging that we have actually been there. It would not be as special without exchanging thoughts, comments and support. I would like to pass the award along to 5 Super Commenters who brighten my day with their comments:

1. Donna at http://adventureswithtassie.blogspot.com/

2. Jeanne at http://backyardneighbor.typepad.com/backyard_neighbor/

3. Peggy at http://hiddenhavenhomestead.blogspot.com/

4. Tina at http://stitchingintexas.blogspot.com/

5. Jan at http://jt-jantom.blogspot.com/


If you ladies have been given this award before that's great...now you know you've been thought of more than once...and if you don't want to forward this one on...that's absolutely okay too...No pressure!

Just wanted you to know I appreciate your comments and all the others who comment on my blog....THANKS!


Monday, September 22, 2008

Toile, Y'all for Tablescape Tuesday




Our hostess for Tablescape Tuesday is the very talented Susan (Moonlight&Magnolias on RMS) at http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/



Her tablescapes are enchanting!





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Today I'm showing my black & white toile in my breakfast nook because my dining table is still set for fall




I am using a black & white quilted throw as a table cover. I purchased it about 5 years ago from Ebay



This little cherub I found for one dollar at a thrift store and I use the battery operated candles for safety


I have 6 of this scene on the plate in this close up...who knocked that knife out of place?!





And I have 6 of this scene plates... I didn't care for the companion pieces to these dishes, so I purchased the black & white cups, saucers and salad plates from Ebay. The plates were purchased at Garden Ridge about 5 years ago.

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~Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day~





Saturday, September 20, 2008

~A Few Fall Frivolities~

Ole Tom Turkey knows his days are numbered...



Here is a picture of my long, skinny den (15x20) done in fresco...I love that effect



This is an opened metal work pumpkin arrangement...


can you spot the little birdie in the nest..




My mantel has gourds and a fall garland plus little pumpkins on the candlesticks that actually seem to be glowing...


Here's a closer view of the gourds...they are ceramic with metal leaves..I purchased them several years ago at Big Lots


This is the built-in bookcase on the left of the fireplace...


The center pumpkin is metal and the little pumpkins inside seem to be glowing....



Another little bird nesting amongst the pumpkins...


A picture of my LR/DR done in fresco



This floral arrangement was made for me by a dear friend as a gift a couple of years ago...



I bought the mirrored pedestal in a garage sale and "married" it with the cloche...



This hummingbird music box has a Swarovski crystal flower that rotates when the music plays "Fleur de Lis"




Thanks for coming by and best wishes to all for a happy fall!




Friday, September 19, 2008

Looky What I Got!

Is that a package I spy on my mailbox?

Yessiree bob, it sure is...and it's from the most wonderful Jan at http://jt-jantom.blogspot.com who recently had a giveqaway and I was ONE OF 2 LUCKY WINNERS...Yea!


QUICK! Where is a knife...I can't wait to open this package because I know there is something LOVELY in it...

And here they are... Home Interior's sconces...I have JUST the place for them...



Look at my OLD sconces...they're too small and insignificant...




NOW, don't these beauties look so much better?
Uh-huh, I knew you would agree..




Here's a closer look

And last but not least, Jan enclosed the most beautiful card and a herbal tea to savor this moment...I wish you could see this card...it is worthy of framing.
I will think of Jan & Tom everytime I look at these pretty sconces and remember what generous and caring a couple they are...
Thank you!