~~~Let's Go Downstairs, shall we???!!!~~~

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG2uxcflBqtXiJy8UlxNJagOcboTRSN1mpFIJwG3Vad6jqJ5XUHEyCo0wiDofGZqNVj0S2Amh5HmrrCWW1bbWdXUoLqKZfNwqUu4S_I4dF2W91SLc_R6EN01zoPkyrsE3YQDYuVc-LU81p/s1600/IMG_0200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG2uxcflBqtXiJy8UlxNJagOcboTRSN1mpFIJwG3Vad6jqJ5XUHEyCo0wiDofGZqNVj0S2Amh5HmrrCWW1bbWdXUoLqKZfNwqUu4S_I4dF2W91SLc_R6EN01zoPkyrsE3YQDYuVc-LU81p/s640/IMG_0200.JPG" uda="true" width="640" /></a>I have shown you many of the spaces here at DBP, so I thought today we would go downstairs. I can't show you ALL around right now because the dogs have kinda taken over this area:):) BUT, I thought I would show you some of the things I love down here. Many years ago I decided I wanted to start collecting things that had a "south western" look and feel. I went to MANY good, juried craft fairs to collect alot of the items I will show you. This is the hallway when you come down the stairs and turn right.</div> This is the back of the hallway, behind the fireplace in the family room. I will show you the vignette on the table and the things that hang on the walls.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHZW2ZTXYJI5UjiTn4UzdVFc-omXDHKP8IC-9jeMMyEzFfDsWU4AVKgwR2IdD_NK3zOQsNcynuvWbOHgGKuayreKe2uBNUPe9Q-s-qAt_H0eOjn7TMQCPB48DHvGH2C68cGJGmJSog7mNa/s1600/IMG_0186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHZW2ZTXYJI5UjiTn4UzdVFc-omXDHKP8IC-9jeMMyEzFfDsWU4AVKgwR2IdD_NK3zOQsNcynuvWbOHgGKuayreKe2uBNUPe9Q-s-qAt_H0eOjn7TMQCPB48DHvGH2C68cGJGmJSog7mNa/s640/IMG_0186.JPG" uda="true" width="640" /></a></div> I actully found these ceramic pieces in 2 different shops! I added the cacti to the one pot.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6bbzQ4dl128Wq_XoUcyRifqVHKBFtHNZQ3Orx02nvytmfaf8xDiU0DgWTBD2IpfFF98wjLYCX880fiXJ_jSFKTyONsUMbJ1XSL1atEMpyUF6Bnq083Li95pVhKZzd8RgdwWP4goRupIs/s1600/IMG_0187.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6bbzQ4dl128Wq_XoUcyRifqVHKBFtHNZQ3Orx02nvytmfaf8xDiU0DgWTBD2IpfFF98wjLYCX880fiXJ_jSFKTyONsUMbJ1XSL1atEMpyUF6Bnq083Li95pVhKZzd8RgdwWP4goRupIs/s640/IMG_0187.JPG" uda="true" width="480" /></a></div> This is one of two tables that Joe made for me! The other one is behind the loveseat in the family room. He did SUCH a good job on these. Thanks, honey!!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2qkJrVcoAPjK4kzjF85JWCmpRYKOGGRPacJR4Ctcpstn7hyphenhyphen24UgFg2XLE2HJDkf7ME6Y4cac5rjysZrROC54C9opDthgYMrbonc8NwhvHL9B-FkWs0s06-Cw2lh7-804YFgQnQSzmdrUe/s1600/IMG_0192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2qkJrVcoAPjK4kzjF85JWCmpRYKOGGRPacJR4Ctcpstn7hyphenhyphen24UgFg2XLE2HJDkf7ME6Y4cac5rjysZrROC54C9opDthgYMrbonc8NwhvHL9B-FkWs0s06-Cw2lh7-804YFgQnQSzmdrUe/s640/IMG_0192.JPG" uda="true" width="640" /></a></div> You don't see any nails or screws when he makes a piece of furniture.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzsqs3SqlbnvQ07iW-xbYK0pGfE5cq-NWefC7Q5o_fsczBvLh0mn0QzrpOnnvXuK-nfZ4aUfjulSE_RNsTnxhlVlJU8OPwp3JRdVsBdHiwdIHb2D8TxAK2ZSd77tsDXiqMgc7qRdZ3LOGX/s1600/IMG_0193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzsqs3SqlbnvQ07iW-xbYK0pGfE5cq-NWefC7Q5o_fsczBvLh0mn0QzrpOnnvXuK-nfZ4aUfjulSE_RNsTnxhlVlJU8OPwp3JRdVsBdHiwdIHb2D8TxAK2ZSd77tsDXiqMgc7qRdZ3LOGX/s640/IMG_0193.JPG" uda="true" width="640" /></a></div> He routed out all the lines in the design.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMHVNfK9v_Irpy7NkCi9-KbnoaMGZaQC_tnr9fcfJF9qQ8FhQvdGaaW8S4xLNPESWZYZ0MLeyI4mcMzczzKVWlBiNgqPKhcoN68eQZQ-A9pdx6_zeaE4y7HMKjj6D9lCXNjYnMn599gXE2/s1600/IMG_0194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMHVNfK9v_Irpy7NkCi9-KbnoaMGZaQC_tnr9fcfJF9qQ8FhQvdGaaW8S4xLNPESWZYZ0MLeyI4mcMzczzKVWlBiNgqPKhcoN68eQZQ-A9pdx6_zeaE4y7HMKjj6D9lCXNjYnMn599gXE2/s640/IMG_0194.JPG" uda="true" width="480" /></a></div> This is one of the art pieces I found. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODCQwiSP6AJPPILd3t8eZ5ANSbJtcQxVSRs_UhLykUzpbidoL5GSy-XpI_xBBQ7CNYuZMl0uXgxvq2NsoSXUV50LboIBYfnK7BrugFGSJeajORY4IxExGZj2eeJZ8Na4vuDvZi5RPP0w6/s1600/IMG_0188.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODCQwiSP6AJPPILd3t8eZ5ANSbJtcQxVSRs_UhLykUzpbidoL5GSy-XpI_xBBQ7CNYuZMl0uXgxvq2NsoSXUV50LboIBYfnK7BrugFGSJeajORY4IxExGZj2eeJZ8Na4vuDvZi5RPP0w6/s640/IMG_0188.JPG" uda="true" width="480" /></a></div> This is made out of pottery and a craft fair find. I am glad I collected these things YEARS ago because to get them now would be quite pricey!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvWqhWYXksIR_rgEbb2AiR5soP9PqZXNhltlqYd53Q4haXxEswuNavtrYyC5R_Znh6hT3QBNcXCq1f7LI5o4nQ0IM8zpbZg6znjClSzhUjENtvPIlPyA1EG_uLTAOTMRYTiMCdUed8CZWN/s1600/IMG_0189.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvWqhWYXksIR_rgEbb2AiR5soP9PqZXNhltlqYd53Q4haXxEswuNavtrYyC5R_Znh6hT3QBNcXCq1f7LI5o4nQ0IM8zpbZg6znjClSzhUjENtvPIlPyA1EG_uLTAOTMRYTiMCdUed8CZWN/s640/IMG_0189.JPG" uda="true" width="640" /></a></div> This is one of a pair of pictures that I love. They are made of handmade paper that is raised. I also love how they are matted and framed.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJyuYOdkYnHDuA75Nm0ZLvcoFX0rYUrMmj7r9hwGkYs4zgTP0yYjlrEqoWWqlNB5wBSSXtsyxR7sCC-Hj4-sCVGlzk_DrptIiSaLncPHGZpQxpKjS0hbCDqABE8nOYw0q3rPWhqJz-3xa/s1600/IMG_0190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJyuYOdkYnHDuA75Nm0ZLvcoFX0rYUrMmj7r9hwGkYs4zgTP0yYjlrEqoWWqlNB5wBSSXtsyxR7sCC-Hj4-sCVGlzk_DrptIiSaLncPHGZpQxpKjS0hbCDqABE8nOYw0q3rPWhqJz-3xa/s640/IMG_0190.JPG" uda="true" width="480" /></a></div> I am sorry for the glare from the doors. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcmD58_HsdSYxWMtsmVT0GJGMrLG3aRicmJyZJKR0MgAzXpzAv3cR8XrY4lCYV1QKDGMOLrkvqnA_LcOxd2qjhCEZLCDPQbESJCCAJagsJs-PTiSH5v3UGkhAFc2g7xYlF6C79_f-a9P7/s1600/IMG_0191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcmD58_HsdSYxWMtsmVT0GJGMrLG3aRicmJyZJKR0MgAzXpzAv3cR8XrY4lCYV1QKDGMOLrkvqnA_LcOxd2qjhCEZLCDPQbESJCCAJagsJs-PTiSH5v3UGkhAFc2g7xYlF6C79_f-a9P7/s640/IMG_0191.JPG" uda="true" width="480" /></a></div> These 2 framed pieces are actually note paper that I framed myself.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLyD73Ujo2XZJplIOqYJKEQAOtljIDlhuOQASSO6s4DB-LbwPB1BcHj8bEZGH0vkXOP7c6dsjt8WwD5TP2qqyFYs-ssFEInir01JpzfafgKHV7mlBkylVG2ur36o9EvVYa-R0M74w-Lp71/s1600/IMG_0195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLyD73Ujo2XZJplIOqYJKEQAOtljIDlhuOQASSO6s4DB-LbwPB1BcHj8bEZGH0vkXOP7c6dsjt8WwD5TP2qqyFYs-ssFEInir01JpzfafgKHV7mlBkylVG2ur36o9EvVYa-R0M74w-Lp71/s640/IMG_0195.JPG" uda="true" width="480" /></a></div> This mask is made of ceramic and the pouch is wool and other yarn, bought at a craft fair.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ndWhwt5vJZGjchYWwUAe7a9FQA13pAXA12JVp_wuhY-mkpHgpKo2a9l00xVN0P1phuhffcbX816WB3CHy9hktC4XacSwqzRz6JNuMUBLV3oLsBs7aIw8sr21UgLVLm8pklG9kyfUzqdH/s1600/IMG_0196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ndWhwt5vJZGjchYWwUAe7a9FQA13pAXA12JVp_wuhY-mkpHgpKo2a9l00xVN0P1phuhffcbX816WB3CHy9hktC4XacSwqzRz6JNuMUBLV3oLsBs7aIw8sr21UgLVLm8pklG9kyfUzqdH/s640/IMG_0196.JPG" uda="true" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5FEnrGGJV9PvxjqEGp3XZzIlXqpIDFQlsLDMQFkCNsVkGEHLzl89VrjD-rEVfzyTtHnj_t53YRawQs202AUGa9ZPDDVObFStR2eWPNRDRLoCNxP5TKVIq6Cy_WFDr3FL7FeKbiwqVw3Z/s1600/IMG_0197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5FEnrGGJV9PvxjqEGp3XZzIlXqpIDFQlsLDMQFkCNsVkGEHLzl89VrjD-rEVfzyTtHnj_t53YRawQs202AUGa9ZPDDVObFStR2eWPNRDRLoCNxP5TKVIq6Cy_WFDr3FL7FeKbiwqVw3Z/s640/IMG_0197.JPG" uda="true" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE8fXMwqOPyRuJOrTgh2f14KQusN3g8NsYuqYr5W_oyjJoLPKrett12an6lJ6OY7Bbu698hqRGQ7uDIZQO6wuDbcBX3Dz8fRPnE3S6_kBfptJCIriT8W7hmBycsmu9XcaFpB9suZI8Kk4k/s1600/IMG_0198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE8fXMwqOPyRuJOrTgh2f14KQusN3g8NsYuqYr5W_oyjJoLPKrett12an6lJ6OY7Bbu698hqRGQ7uDIZQO6wuDbcBX3Dz8fRPnE3S6_kBfptJCIriT8W7hmBycsmu9XcaFpB9suZI8Kk4k/s640/IMG_0198.JPG" uda="true" width="480" /></a></div> This is another pottery piece. The colors are so pretty!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjnOUdKZeSRd8sTA1hC0GG11m85J2w9ookEOfvWSoX79aCB4BnoAv6Y6UpKyso1jNds310OVghJ-9PRdOksfm5nynglQbS52j5qURq9ktLz-8WlIvxgQZZwGR-hFaSUZlwhNn9HzvE9-uF/s1600/IMG_0199.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjnOUdKZeSRd8sTA1hC0GG11m85J2w9ookEOfvWSoX79aCB4BnoAv6Y6UpKyso1jNds310OVghJ-9PRdOksfm5nynglQbS52j5qURq9ktLz-8WlIvxgQZZwGR-hFaSUZlwhNn9HzvE9-uF/s640/IMG_0199.JPG" uda="true" width="480" /></a></div> I think this one may be my favorite. It is pottery also and inlaid with other materials. I just love it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHDUDiv5Z-wtZaJQM-MLUYy6Edq76Ab6GkNXvrRwdC2koBWVBa2bh1DAIcCtR0FzPTY1d_Zf8ceoS6RYzIuiPhTbKts8ZolHj9EKYkT8_y-EY9E1Xef3qTZTG-x1pVIE0asNJsDAD4aBE/s1600/IMG_0201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHDUDiv5Z-wtZaJQM-MLUYy6Edq76Ab6GkNXvrRwdC2koBWVBa2bh1DAIcCtR0FzPTY1d_Zf8ceoS6RYzIuiPhTbKts8ZolHj9EKYkT8_y-EY9E1Xef3qTZTG-x1pVIE0asNJsDAD4aBE/s640/IMG_0201.JPG" uda="true" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVChyw74Ow4WW91uKPrnZWX0WJq4LCsMLn5O2sLqJRN207aUEnCNdAjPQk6NiyTZUAtAVGJsXtBNjfsJ8gW0SeCVkx7zIw80CyC4K7VWCgynImHI3h3GqehewbzOP-8vOrCgGDfPsTBH26/s1600/IMG_0202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVChyw74Ow4WW91uKPrnZWX0WJq4LCsMLn5O2sLqJRN207aUEnCNdAjPQk6NiyTZUAtAVGJsXtBNjfsJ8gW0SeCVkx7zIw80CyC4K7VWCgynImHI3h3GqehewbzOP-8vOrCgGDfPsTBH26/s640/IMG_0202.JPG" uda="true" width="480" /></a></div> I wish I had the 3 pots in this picture:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxFr8q17gfEpxUHzLz1ggG-enir2vHArT52B_HD0NR3WvAtCuzXradfRWTxTWoEeSozLGRR7zYmXr2VEXRoT4LBMnhY_n33h63pLXVLya8rrQT4mnjq5U_113rJsB2ZSp8ozS-sEzGaGR/s1600/IMG_0204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxFr8q17gfEpxUHzLz1ggG-enir2vHArT52B_HD0NR3WvAtCuzXradfRWTxTWoEeSozLGRR7zYmXr2VEXRoT4LBMnhY_n33h63pLXVLya8rrQT4mnjq5U_113rJsB2ZSp8ozS-sEzGaGR/s640/IMG_0204.JPG" uda="true" width="640" /></a></div> This piece is made of wood. It is a shadow box and has interesting levels.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5K_7SaF6lEuBYdoLg2qCmn7wVlWK7OnhXuMFvgkchlNZO5G7re0_jZAt9bg-AHcpEIdolJ_b1YRbkaI-ErthWM1QeBPDctwp6cflEt8pTEhgHY35bqncBsYsoZgctRRyHQa0PmS4EwtfH/s1600/IMG_0205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5K_7SaF6lEuBYdoLg2qCmn7wVlWK7OnhXuMFvgkchlNZO5G7re0_jZAt9bg-AHcpEIdolJ_b1YRbkaI-ErthWM1QeBPDctwp6cflEt8pTEhgHY35bqncBsYsoZgctRRyHQa0PmS4EwtfH/s640/IMG_0205.JPG" uda="true" width="640" /></a></div>So that is a PARTIAL tour of the downstairs. I have alot more to show you but it will have to wait a bit. Thanks for stopping by. I SOOOOOOO appreciate all my loyal followers and supporters. You are all a blessing to me. I will join in these parties too:<br /><div> <a href="http://kristenscreationsonline.blogspot.com/2011/11/share-your-creations-party-14.html" title="http://kristenscreationsonline.blogspot.com/2011/11/share-your-creations-party-14.html"><span style="color: #aa2a75;">Kristen's Creations for Share Your Creations Party,</span></a> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/2011/12/home-sweet-home-43.html" title="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/2011/12/home-sweet-home-43.html"><span style="color: #060606;">The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home</span></a>,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/feathered-nest-friday-holiday.html" title="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/feathered-nest-friday-holiday.html"><span style="color: #060606;">French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday,</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" 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~~~Let's Go Downstairs, shall we???!!!~~~

I have shown you many of the spaces here at DBP, so I thought today we would go downstairs. I can't show you ALL around right now becaus...

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~~~Remember Your A,B,C's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~~~

Good Sunday mornig everyone. Since it is Sunday I thought I would share with you something I keep on my fridge and try to remember. I received this several years ago and really thought it was wonderful advice. So here it is, I hope you like  it.<br /> To Achieve Your Dreams.............<br /> Remember Your A,B,C's <br /><br />Avoid negative sources, people places, things and habits.<br />Believe in yourself.<br />Consider things from every angle<br />Don't give up, and don't give in.<br />Enjoy life today, yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never come.<br />Family and friends are hidden treasures, seek them and enjoy their treasures.<br />Give MORE than you planned to.<br />Hang onto your dreams.<br />Ignore those who try to discourage you.<br />Just do it.<br />Keep trying no matter how hard it seems, it will get easier.<br />Love yourself first, and most.<br />Make it happen.<br />Never lie, cheat or stael;always strike a fair deal.<br />Open your eyes and see things as they really are.<br />Practice makes perfect.<br />Quitters never win and winners never quit.<br />Read, study and learn about everything important in your life!<br />Stop procrastinating!!!!!<br />Take control of your own destiny.<br />Understand yourself in order to better understand others.<br />Visualize it.<br />Want it more than anything.<br />Xcellerate your efforts.<br />You are unique of all God's creations-nothing can replace YOU!<br />Zero in on your targetand go for it!!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Those are your A,B,C's. I hope you like them. Have a wonderful day my friends. JOe and I went to breakfast with 2 of his cousins this morning and later I am going with T and D on their" lot walk"....whatever that is:):) for the new house. Thanks for stopping by. XO, Pinky

~~~Remember Your A,B,C's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~~~

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Found treasures...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's funny how a little "shopping" next door at my parents will always yield a treasure or two.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look at this wonderful tole tray that belonged to my grandmother. I am SO loving blue these days. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6akYWfZPlcSLGZRw9xXr1STMiBUxsuHL7bobZ40E0Dno_0FgJpeAFALbLe0k-4krJf4y08dADhVZJ3ZiQbOGY51W7NzYXmhjVHgrCIooILaEsX3a_wXn1o5vKFnFfIA815jq7jynSayk/s1600/toletray.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6akYWfZPlcSLGZRw9xXr1STMiBUxsuHL7bobZ40E0Dno_0FgJpeAFALbLe0k-4krJf4y08dADhVZJ3ZiQbOGY51W7NzYXmhjVHgrCIooILaEsX3a_wXn1o5vKFnFfIA815jq7jynSayk/s1600/toletray.jpg" /></a></div><br />My mom had given me this brass-plated tin platter a while ago and I put it in the storage. Then, while watching an episode of "I Love Lucy" I noticed she had one in her Connecticut home on the mantle. Hmm. I remembered I had this one so I pulled it out. These were made in England so it does fit the English cottage style I have fallen into, but not sure where or how I will use it yet.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrdGkEeSg96RVedBijo3cBXci58SBwPmWImgT-a7dRj8peOjTmXoHtoX4a1LMa2kirXLY6vzIgymp_Kf9jjIHtxUNxVTOs7xap6Zccmdp8ztMqWkgrGXA9RtLptXrXYFWZkAAog7CQ8A/s1600/toletraygold.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrdGkEeSg96RVedBijo3cBXci58SBwPmWImgT-a7dRj8peOjTmXoHtoX4a1LMa2kirXLY6vzIgymp_Kf9jjIHtxUNxVTOs7xap6Zccmdp8ztMqWkgrGXA9RtLptXrXYFWZkAAog7CQ8A/s1600/toletraygold.jpg" /></a></div><br />I found the measuring tape in the guest house. I can only assume my grandfather dropped it there when they were dismantling the old house around 1960. The colander and the other tin piece were in my parent's basement.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDc7abfcZAAZiJc0kJWaH04KxNJnAk_BoKIHDVbZadplBEUl25ypLAOBoiIpaEHbZXcXn27a0KZF42TAC9lZ0FtalVvd8LgBFKs9Tm9ogl6EZlYJcPUGaQAWkgVj2-asv24t0jsPRgRo/s1600/tolemeasuringtape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDc7abfcZAAZiJc0kJWaH04KxNJnAk_BoKIHDVbZadplBEUl25ypLAOBoiIpaEHbZXcXn27a0KZF42TAC9lZ0FtalVvd8LgBFKs9Tm9ogl6EZlYJcPUGaQAWkgVj2-asv24t0jsPRgRo/s1600/tolemeasuringtape.jpg" /></a></div><br />Finally, a trip to the Goodwill yielded this amber lamp for $5. It has a night light in the middle part, but not sure I will keep that when I rewire it. I love it! I'm thinking 1970s.  Not sure what form it will take after I take it apart for rewiring, but I can't wait to do something with it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgMu5KsOz58ZDgqRrLhg6iQCpfG0g5pzsTpAMJa94E6q8H8E8gf6IntyxAt-kH0-NebKtKwIS7mKHfIoYOjeYgmeqGHm-udFEHZulYk5p49IKa2q-AO_lxwXJT9zDShb24rdi5f-n_r9w/s1600/lamp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgMu5KsOz58ZDgqRrLhg6iQCpfG0g5pzsTpAMJa94E6q8H8E8gf6IntyxAt-kH0-NebKtKwIS7mKHfIoYOjeYgmeqGHm-udFEHZulYk5p49IKa2q-AO_lxwXJT9zDShb24rdi5f-n_r9w/s1600/lamp.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I will be cleaning, and also finishing a little painting with the gray paint I showed you last week. Happy that now I have found what to use on those glaring white french doors:-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anita</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

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~~~ A Tropical Luncheon~~~

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HI everyone! It is so good to be back. I thought I would set a table to show you our everyday dishes that we use during the cold dreary days of winter. I LONG for tropical skies and surroundings during the winter so surround myself with items that bring that feeling to mind. I got these new rattan chargers on our recent trip to Fl. My sister took me to a World Market near her. We used to have a World Market up here  but they closed???? I love that store!  So I grabbed these cahrgers when I saw them. I decided to use them on this table because I love the dark contrast with the lighter hues of the table setting. As you can see the dinner plate has tropical leaves around the edge and the salad plates have 4 different palm trees depicted.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEzMTkKlwhxSUNfCxc2eKx1IpASUMvOV4ntKZmeHDBlwHI8WulyrMRlI_6mVBQAL8VcUVw9uRFzI-CQUgKLdR49LRfyME7AcVXL5tta3_cJqxEKoWWRA_dIwrszygrM1wJkJdXWTEqT6o_/s1600/IMG_0142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEzMTkKlwhxSUNfCxc2eKx1IpASUMvOV4ntKZmeHDBlwHI8WulyrMRlI_6mVBQAL8VcUVw9uRFzI-CQUgKLdR49LRfyME7AcVXL5tta3_cJqxEKoWWRA_dIwrszygrM1wJkJdXWTEqT6o_/s640/IMG_0142.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I used my centerpiece that is so natural looking. And the tiki S and P stay on the table all the time.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfXqM_EzTWb0Ks4G3TseqEAebyY8LMVRg54SF0Nqd0-LjXGZP6dndIQIP62mtcV7K8cp_5qO_3nE2uoNiLwxmWh16vPdi0hNSnyIyaPDtokYdMoJJE680BJeBawmY0NESxEcsx8q1gjLKv/s1600/IMG_0124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfXqM_EzTWb0Ks4G3TseqEAebyY8LMVRg54SF0Nqd0-LjXGZP6dndIQIP62mtcV7K8cp_5qO_3nE2uoNiLwxmWh16vPdi0hNSnyIyaPDtokYdMoJJE680BJeBawmY0NESxEcsx8q1gjLKv/s640/IMG_0124.JPG" width="480" /></a></div> I found the palm tree juice glasses at CTS a few years ago. Love their shape and size. They are hand painted though and have to be hand washed.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjw8ebLctbqjwM2axre0H1ADJLHO7DSg9oPyF2UinIh8cUVc-lyBHpigcqlunS-pe32bdeM151ySQs990KXHztxMBm24JV_dZbNKJXqd77ZfLM_xlz5H8RJW2uHhhKTOXJJ2QSwmbIaq-/s1600/IMG_0125.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjw8ebLctbqjwM2axre0H1ADJLHO7DSg9oPyF2UinIh8cUVc-lyBHpigcqlunS-pe32bdeM151ySQs990KXHztxMBm24JV_dZbNKJXqd77ZfLM_xlz5H8RJW2uHhhKTOXJJ2QSwmbIaq-/s640/IMG_0125.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> At first I used a tan napkin paired with the leaf one but liked the crisp white one to go better with the tablecloth. The leaves on the napkin closely resemble the leaves on the edge of the dinner plate.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcsVqEbmlnLgR0wVelYk6rCa0ls93xDhzKLDUWDi-UdOR4MvsT3cOhmPqtRHH5uyVN3FAw2na5_v_Pw9_vP5BUBaqqwgwrzNH32cumTsqQzSRq5Z0ZZ09ImuFAfzOKK5Ox6T1dPWrAJrfh/s1600/IMG_0126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcsVqEbmlnLgR0wVelYk6rCa0ls93xDhzKLDUWDi-UdOR4MvsT3cOhmPqtRHH5uyVN3FAw2na5_v_Pw9_vP5BUBaqqwgwrzNH32cumTsqQzSRq5Z0ZZ09ImuFAfzOKK5Ox6T1dPWrAJrfh/s640/IMG_0126.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> They are gathered simply with a green napkin ring. The different SHADES of green blend nicely, I think.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilDHNxLr7Z6Os2SswhKkNuWFszwoSrx6xvtgwW-8ZJiupVbsNrIRJf33KMXa3Ly6WDz-h3HAuJMBF_OduwONImd8uMUQBczevxld4TeNEzrVS3JOyq71vDXOgmi1NNgUxSIHWL-8vkOs2_/s1600/IMG_0127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilDHNxLr7Z6Os2SswhKkNuWFszwoSrx6xvtgwW-8ZJiupVbsNrIRJf33KMXa3Ly6WDz-h3HAuJMBF_OduwONImd8uMUQBczevxld4TeNEzrVS3JOyq71vDXOgmi1NNgUxSIHWL-8vkOs2_/s640/IMG_0127.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Here is another of the salad plates.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiea1Falblx3zgm-mJevQRihrwpypo4NVYTULKHC1Tf6RnnWK77FDQnxrb_xxiOFro7HmSPYyKenhisfgFokp4HZQwhbuxhlXHJYLI71V4HzbbXa0zigBQQmffo9faNy37Afrk6FgGTAYN1/s1600/IMG_0128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiea1Falblx3zgm-mJevQRihrwpypo4NVYTULKHC1Tf6RnnWK77FDQnxrb_xxiOFro7HmSPYyKenhisfgFokp4HZQwhbuxhlXHJYLI71V4HzbbXa0zigBQQmffo9faNy37Afrk6FgGTAYN1/s640/IMG_0128.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I love this little votive holder. I found it years ago before tablescaping, so only have ONE:( So, the guest of honor will get it at their place:):)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT3pNZPLZQGAMwSnwZvHoDzis3GSo563YRG0twd_EqBQoRos3pCAEL6khVJKTQDzP4QrhUUV4jgmjCvONKxxYAaYkmkp3gMa5x8uZrYiYNlclJpgGg4QiTZ9m9hv-YUCWF_RSNfdMyXbBJ/s1600/IMG_0129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT3pNZPLZQGAMwSnwZvHoDzis3GSo563YRG0twd_EqBQoRos3pCAEL6khVJKTQDzP4QrhUUV4jgmjCvONKxxYAaYkmkp3gMa5x8uZrYiYNlclJpgGg4QiTZ9m9hv-YUCWF_RSNfdMyXbBJ/s640/IMG_0129.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Another salad plate. This is the banana palm.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVz0P5qaE9gaR0axNa1CHMFk-QQYjE1GKrL4SW4C4YbCNY1bFx1sULPm7DWqt8v2KPI40rJildfUi8NcU_lnh5R9dMEBpf5oIOQFdWQro2POYyhO45U8IC8sPMro5OaqyYWkfrALlD4eWs/s1600/IMG_0130.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVz0P5qaE9gaR0axNa1CHMFk-QQYjE1GKrL4SW4C4YbCNY1bFx1sULPm7DWqt8v2KPI40rJildfUi8NcU_lnh5R9dMEBpf5oIOQFdWQro2POYyhO45U8IC8sPMro5OaqyYWkfrALlD4eWs/s640/IMG_0130.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWuA3JK_KRUE10o-CRsK1YczsDdZOAGnJ9LrxP0cbYZh5oVLdMaz-Ge0V36N0_WB8OddyY22ltn8KLjE7OL_KeFUETQSCSfZU_iRyoPltVAbwYcX1uIin86G4wB2YlXSGhJ1pdRwtZERp/s1600/IMG_0131.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWuA3JK_KRUE10o-CRsK1YczsDdZOAGnJ9LrxP0cbYZh5oVLdMaz-Ge0V36N0_WB8OddyY22ltn8KLjE7OL_KeFUETQSCSfZU_iRyoPltVAbwYcX1uIin86G4wB2YlXSGhJ1pdRwtZERp/s640/IMG_0131.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I also have this pretty platter. I placed it on a palte holder for you to see.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxDO9L4zRD7nJAplGOjYCUmV7695z4Clycen50aWbGJ1DMjPO51r73V-CHL6oZCjCiKcXIR0VGtzrHVGtFp57TRu9Ytfy-XCBIPUzSZGj2525W-3iqy1joeRDhyuP4m3vTkeZ0PuE-mE0E/s1600/IMG_0132.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxDO9L4zRD7nJAplGOjYCUmV7695z4Clycen50aWbGJ1DMjPO51r73V-CHL6oZCjCiKcXIR0VGtzrHVGtFp57TRu9Ytfy-XCBIPUzSZGj2525W-3iqy1joeRDhyuP4m3vTkeZ0PuE-mE0E/s640/IMG_0132.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQOPPPmCvqu8biAziYdvYZBYXI1dJUjp2yD47Omol2Ct4ZM1tuoit_f0ocihQr5sfr4ouURTFODO6b9x8xJ-cRP6veyYcUPjSDehpGJha6LYYm4qqQBdD1FUwT8oCdrzu4nJIjaK8VOxQ/s1600/IMG_0133.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQOPPPmCvqu8biAziYdvYZBYXI1dJUjp2yD47Omol2Ct4ZM1tuoit_f0ocihQr5sfr4ouURTFODO6b9x8xJ-cRP6veyYcUPjSDehpGJha6LYYm4qqQBdD1FUwT8oCdrzu4nJIjaK8VOxQ/s640/IMG_0133.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Here are some details of the tablecloth. I love the bamboo and the palm trees.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfe2fjGo4goKJWrNyqLL9N5vmkS54McxLjt_jmN3pQtvQcpYEjawrIJuPvbN4vktzveKft5tyUkdpFcr9fSwcsy6Qn9moLiV2yZAzFAmBDgWvS0uJvcUHWpnN67aQ6Wdvsyi107SczCTR/s1600/IMG_0134.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfe2fjGo4goKJWrNyqLL9N5vmkS54McxLjt_jmN3pQtvQcpYEjawrIJuPvbN4vktzveKft5tyUkdpFcr9fSwcsy6Qn9moLiV2yZAzFAmBDgWvS0uJvcUHWpnN67aQ6Wdvsyi107SczCTR/s640/IMG_0134.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoiol9pFbNsO0HOwzU3uNga6Wnyt7sNQXGImfZSiupzamc1Wed3hmHGAkFCtCCudzctK5ZuWmgVMyyJA0S426-OqfHRdydZmonMPqFWckrqriLT73Iu6CSLH5d4K8aPdC3KLXPe-RVS8Pr/s1600/IMG_0135.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoiol9pFbNsO0HOwzU3uNga6Wnyt7sNQXGImfZSiupzamc1Wed3hmHGAkFCtCCudzctK5ZuWmgVMyyJA0S426-OqfHRdydZmonMPqFWckrqriLT73Iu6CSLH5d4K8aPdC3KLXPe-RVS8Pr/s640/IMG_0135.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytP5XlLUn104LWZW4o8lPvxxPeRwQoX1soqApj9DsHLIq3975T2AoYnX43Pp07V2avgtnf636U8j4HnU3DevEoCcMJ1SE2kKveirkslBWq7lbEHA6KmODOdPVg5UAmmSXHsWqfzL9xcX2/s1600/IMG_0136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytP5XlLUn104LWZW4o8lPvxxPeRwQoX1soqApj9DsHLIq3975T2AoYnX43Pp07V2avgtnf636U8j4HnU3DevEoCcMJ1SE2kKveirkslBWq7lbEHA6KmODOdPVg5UAmmSXHsWqfzL9xcX2/s640/IMG_0136.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5ReYe5d6Fuyuuh0zK8wvdbKwzUyI2zzEDuUa-8xdloY_h0YKKeUN2MGPkpZeY8r6HBDmBFw3aNpWW9gDWCxm7Cz3x0D0QsFxC2_cDo_K2fW-5XAQnvDI7wu470Q3i9xa0HuiT_1VyEPq/s1600/IMG_0137.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5ReYe5d6Fuyuuh0zK8wvdbKwzUyI2zzEDuUa-8xdloY_h0YKKeUN2MGPkpZeY8r6HBDmBFw3aNpWW9gDWCxm7Cz3x0D0QsFxC2_cDo_K2fW-5XAQnvDI7wu470Q3i9xa0HuiT_1VyEPq/s640/IMG_0137.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Maybe someday I will get to live in a warm climate.....but I doubt it. So, I just dream. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh49zHD8BPNrPhfzKbb5FX239lQB_8uXCSZs6k5FgpXb-K9XvzsIoCIppf9YQhSXdIlZcAeVxrhOpFZBegDEEU2eqZCK13n0de2osYTuKWD5ixiqo8X-_EigX6DOZQ_7Bq0fvDMVYtayQfI/s1600/IMG_0138.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh49zHD8BPNrPhfzKbb5FX239lQB_8uXCSZs6k5FgpXb-K9XvzsIoCIppf9YQhSXdIlZcAeVxrhOpFZBegDEEU2eqZCK13n0de2osYTuKWD5ixiqo8X-_EigX6DOZQ_7Bq0fvDMVYtayQfI/s640/IMG_0138.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xOLJ__4LWbAkRpNId4UI-Cey9EcurPtsR2T7IMNX_gFq5tkJ0SvTyT004OQ4FA66UY1v442U3MqVgvunCAbtt0sWx_oblheMfDbcgKsyO8ILVWp6vXXrhrBXDW9IrpGaHfWqL1tPKkBi/s1600/IMG_0139.JPG" imageanchor="1" 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title="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Making the World Cuter</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">More the Merrier Monday at <a href="http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/" title="http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">DIY Home Sweet Home Project</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Savvy Homemade Monday at <a href="http://www.homesavvyatoz.com/" title="http://www.homesavvyatoz.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Home Savvy A to Z</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Tabletop Tuesday at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/" title="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">A Stroll Thru Life</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Tutorials and Tips Tuesday at <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/" title="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Home Stories A to Z</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Wow Us Wednesdays at <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/" title="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Savvy Southern Style</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">It's A Party on Thursday at <a href="http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com/" title="http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">A Creative Princess</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Show and Share on Thursday at <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/" title="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Southern Lovely</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Open House Party Thursday at <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/" title="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">No Minimalist Here</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Share Your Creations on Thursday at <a href="http://kristenscreationsonline.blogspot.com/" title="http://kristenscreationsonline.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Kristen's Creations</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Hookin’ Up on Thursday with <a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/" title="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">House of Hepworths</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Addicts (not so) Anonymous on Friday at <a href="http://blog.addicted2decorating.com/" title="http://blog.addicted2decorating.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Addicted 2 Decorating</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Inspiration Friday at <a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/" title="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">At the Picket Fence</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Saturday Nite Special at <a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/" title="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Funky Junk Interiors</span></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Sunday Showcase Party at <a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/" title="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/"><span style="color: #919d39;">Under the Table and Dreaming</span></a> There is so much inspiration at all these parties, I hope you will visit some. Thanks so much for stopping by. I truly appreciate all of your support. Leave me a comment to let me know you were here, they really make my day!!!! XO, Pinky</div></div>

~~~ A Tropical Luncheon~~~

HI everyone! It is so good to be back. I thought I would set a table to show you our everyday dishes that we use during the cold dreary days...

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Antique wood in the bath...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted to share some changes in one of our bathrooms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzibDswXqQkwtEJpY2Bw_hlyf79CMrOs-zrh3l8pgdmkKSRevOiQcbq3M0UzanQ95Uevw7Gw2Nib6gqqoTCY_J5CIfWbPyOYqnRFrpaoQ3_yvcVeXkwRaHMerh1yikN9S3NM496OO0huE/s1600/hallbath21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzibDswXqQkwtEJpY2Bw_hlyf79CMrOs-zrh3l8pgdmkKSRevOiQcbq3M0UzanQ95Uevw7Gw2Nib6gqqoTCY_J5CIfWbPyOYqnRFrpaoQ3_yvcVeXkwRaHMerh1yikN9S3NM496OO0huE/s1600/hallbath21.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Below are some before photos of a couple different looks I have tried...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEFKTHYjWS_EqCnzDFNjCb6Nal_kcL2MfxZ_w5qkBrv2RrkfjFSZfz5fiUbyt8GjY2M1bRAYxOvvoIzVZYoUuDbYX8-a4Cn67g5jqJMZrXqyH_yln_TqtbV5yrcUxSBoomFXU15Ts6PPo/s1600/hallbathbefore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEFKTHYjWS_EqCnzDFNjCb6Nal_kcL2MfxZ_w5qkBrv2RrkfjFSZfz5fiUbyt8GjY2M1bRAYxOvvoIzVZYoUuDbYX8-a4Cn67g5jqJMZrXqyH_yln_TqtbV5yrcUxSBoomFXU15Ts6PPo/s640/hallbathbefore.jpg" width="479" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnyeF0cd4X8uV1QjCKY2RPS6TsgkapMKW34gLzdBRRnB-dBb8Mw0BfVtxdyvrJjRVvVfyWpaDJRbKcjTG2jGZ8MmnZtW-3Cdb0JI6IFGC2Wq2sgaJUE7xzHR87wJeeTKX6O5-N5_65zx4/s1600/hallbathbefore2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnyeF0cd4X8uV1QjCKY2RPS6TsgkapMKW34gLzdBRRnB-dBb8Mw0BfVtxdyvrJjRVvVfyWpaDJRbKcjTG2jGZ8MmnZtW-3Cdb0JI6IFGC2Wq2sgaJUE7xzHR87wJeeTKX6O5-N5_65zx4/s640/hallbathbefore2.jpg" width="479" /></a></div><br />This was several years ago before I replaced the faucet with a new one from Overstock.com.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuPOcc0JxUmBY-G_NUBs1RC6TaprTYsjHjzqSlbM7pz9R9i1LOCBdi5Shaecudqa_RjrrcMZvAz_s4D0dI3wAUUDGCPwvB8cRkLhmE7YAtw-sTNaIzCPl6LJMx2CIVuWO2AYxE9J_R0s/s1600/hallbathbefore3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuPOcc0JxUmBY-G_NUBs1RC6TaprTYsjHjzqSlbM7pz9R9i1LOCBdi5Shaecudqa_RjrrcMZvAz_s4D0dI3wAUUDGCPwvB8cRkLhmE7YAtw-sTNaIzCPl6LJMx2CIVuWO2AYxE9J_R0s/s640/hallbathbefore3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So here's what we did. I found these tongue and groove boards from one of the old houses here stored away and really wanted to use them. According to my dad, because these have been painted, they were probably in the "little" house they stayed in in the winter. It was across from the "big" house and much smaller, which meant easier to heat in the cold, mountain winters. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPx58kUO5_y7An4B3XAIKMHho5Bmo1pqhQB_EYgWaapRCXht4gAnI5EHO9TNXjx_-B1BLv-Nrom8jEdlt1A269ZZ162HhAoq26N-uvzrYL0dl-k1BYr8GTiIVXA62wiNoEh4LNRgdPynQ/s1600/hallbath4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPx58kUO5_y7An4B3XAIKMHho5Bmo1pqhQB_EYgWaapRCXht4gAnI5EHO9TNXjx_-B1BLv-Nrom8jEdlt1A269ZZ162HhAoq26N-uvzrYL0dl-k1BYr8GTiIVXA62wiNoEh4LNRgdPynQ/s1600/hallbath4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Luis put the boards up for me after installing a reclaimed baseboard from the "big" house. Using old wood is not that easy. It is usually not straight, or level or anything so it takes some planning and adjusting to make it work. Just ask my husband. I told him he should be glad he's not making these boards from a tree, like I have asked him to do in the past;-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaV4EIL7MbPnAazywhRIlSgpnOYBm59n9R05ePl_PJsspvBJLVz9JF4sbsXAiAdpjfA2EsnWofrLV8FWeV0xkFDAy6LIzzioo3owbbxN32KM7A31DFjB1tQ8AkpayFef4tfMaJByze9a0/s1600/hallbath5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaV4EIL7MbPnAazywhRIlSgpnOYBm59n9R05ePl_PJsspvBJLVz9JF4sbsXAiAdpjfA2EsnWofrLV8FWeV0xkFDAy6LIzzioo3owbbxN32KM7A31DFjB1tQ8AkpayFef4tfMaJByze9a0/s1600/hallbath5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We then added some crown moulding also from the old house and a rail made from walnut, which he did make from a tree that my dad had cut many years ago. When I say I recycle and reclaim, I really mean that. After cleaning this wood, I finished it with a coat of light Minwax finishing wax. Oh how I love it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tY7FD6wmn-iREGQQAgXw_vUP_7zCv_7M-SAK0AKFxZU98I523nkUTm4ObZ2K5kUnMYHA4fW38Dey2YrhKWPYbX0k0GkTz1zBdtvaUwE9p9M6Rs_4VzLb0QQZqT5SqkuLfckROl9E5_4/s1600/hallbath8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tY7FD6wmn-iREGQQAgXw_vUP_7zCv_7M-SAK0AKFxZU98I523nkUTm4ObZ2K5kUnMYHA4fW38Dey2YrhKWPYbX0k0GkTz1zBdtvaUwE9p9M6Rs_4VzLb0QQZqT5SqkuLfckROl9E5_4/s1600/hallbath8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then decided that the white doors and trim didn't work, so I painted the doors and the rest of the trim "Espresso" by American Accents. There are old doors stored away, but I cannot get to them -- yet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZA-RKFypIpVqA0n058WDwsqolGiNQLRCLdbPFwcjTbZylgjirApPlx0ocErS41UOIiGx2kILukptNAN6mOKmefBtmNigR2noGhSmDM8OrLYCvvVI7pS_OdGWFbAMdGHEva7heqGa1dH0/s1600/hallbath6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZA-RKFypIpVqA0n058WDwsqolGiNQLRCLdbPFwcjTbZylgjirApPlx0ocErS41UOIiGx2kILukptNAN6mOKmefBtmNigR2noGhSmDM8OrLYCvvVI7pS_OdGWFbAMdGHEva7heqGa1dH0/s1600/hallbath6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was what we ended up with. I just added some artwork I had here. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmB1LRPJJDpVPXSXcsg_4Bfah_jtNXsxpLFVKn9PhZw1mrw8JQ1gAotc5h-Yten18Hr0KjphkX3dflYJHma5RY7mxQ9DC3zMrvCnm1eFPBq42in_LZF6UIKH5QcG1XSIUmlZJiv9LsCk/s1600/hallbath14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmB1LRPJJDpVPXSXcsg_4Bfah_jtNXsxpLFVKn9PhZw1mrw8JQ1gAotc5h-Yten18Hr0KjphkX3dflYJHma5RY7mxQ9DC3zMrvCnm1eFPBq42in_LZF6UIKH5QcG1XSIUmlZJiv9LsCk/s1600/hallbath14.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made the shower curtain several weeks ago after making the ruffled sink curtain for the kitchen. I added another layer and a Waverly print to this one. It kind of has a Bohemian look to me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFQ7E1lqhEyhYaumaaCUlNP9zlX9jFgGHd_0fHPMjZMjR6y22u1Kk9ntVWgxz63_HkmK4ijKMoNSQnauy_YB_OqFTrHhjGvWoipy9eIFMkYDgwhycA9gFHdqnLi-sU_mgyvSoXIPBtRg/s1600/hallbath7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFQ7E1lqhEyhYaumaaCUlNP9zlX9jFgGHd_0fHPMjZMjR6y22u1Kk9ntVWgxz63_HkmK4ijKMoNSQnauy_YB_OqFTrHhjGvWoipy9eIFMkYDgwhycA9gFHdqnLi-sU_mgyvSoXIPBtRg/s1600/hallbath7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used curtain hooks to hang it. You would think I could straighten out the hooks before taking a photo! I only gathered the second layer because it would have been huge at the bottom. This way it still has a ruffled look without so much fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXIEGUcagIaZxHCnQ_wAjU6zZMJ3DrU-fobklw0rvxAsyJpcYFDPCFA5akYOi-T6gASTKupM2tmutKClIFNnCKyHWoFpEG-r-lNW47ZHBJII6t8K_f6ls8OLaYQP2-28pngxdejG6w00/s1600/hallbath19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXIEGUcagIaZxHCnQ_wAjU6zZMJ3DrU-fobklw0rvxAsyJpcYFDPCFA5akYOi-T6gASTKupM2tmutKClIFNnCKyHWoFpEG-r-lNW47ZHBJII6t8K_f6ls8OLaYQP2-28pngxdejG6w00/s1600/hallbath19.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then we trimmed out the bland mirror with wormy chestnut trim.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl2qLFLh5M-lxV4N9WHPgoBkk9dHWlQh6fVNeMqe1PLVS_Ru7AifnE2ULM-YKoEUhuGHNH6Z221R9pjeLmpyfFxJaMSopn66HPnrEEuXPCMmy0QrEQAd2lNlkDtA_F7C-XinRXDAFEpAA/s1600/hallbath1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl2qLFLh5M-lxV4N9WHPgoBkk9dHWlQh6fVNeMqe1PLVS_Ru7AifnE2ULM-YKoEUhuGHNH6Z221R9pjeLmpyfFxJaMSopn66HPnrEEuXPCMmy0QrEQAd2lNlkDtA_F7C-XinRXDAFEpAA/s1600/hallbath1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju3pBVkcA8tjmv_JN7mClOC_rhrCqrz51VbvikupF6lfZQWwZ7CtnEW2hFQ_O3dHPuWvhb4Jv7PHAH2j1cEfr-C6SUmfAaYqr5wwXztwYVP4UZWidXmY4Qy3xPSHTzTPYYB71PHZqrlrk/s1600/hallbath16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju3pBVkcA8tjmv_JN7mClOC_rhrCqrz51VbvikupF6lfZQWwZ7CtnEW2hFQ_O3dHPuWvhb4Jv7PHAH2j1cEfr-C6SUmfAaYqr5wwXztwYVP4UZWidXmY4Qy3xPSHTzTPYYB71PHZqrlrk/s1600/hallbath16.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the only bathroom with satin nickel fixtures. I had planned on bronze, but after finding this faucet and then the light fixture with the same shape, I decided on this. Now that I have all the darker wood, I'm glad I have lighter, more modern fixtures. It kind of balances the old and dark elements. I love old, but not too much of it in one place. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySTj2BpX4YqkihDh-HgKQktH0-V0JhS0Jws9rphOy6TbSqoM2LTSyILXTp1bC8Uvqc_BBP5G1IonLU5jL-ESI8snK8TxI9Drj8mTLKRmKSqHfjWtdpCoytBxxBQZFYqFAiuk_0Jrpy58/s1600/hallbath10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySTj2BpX4YqkihDh-HgKQktH0-V0JhS0Jws9rphOy6TbSqoM2LTSyILXTp1bC8Uvqc_BBP5G1IonLU5jL-ESI8snK8TxI9Drj8mTLKRmKSqHfjWtdpCoytBxxBQZFYqFAiuk_0Jrpy58/s1600/hallbath10.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a small room but it feels so much larger now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRy3qvOPoOe30yoClBalum8f0F7hyAGBpPf1tSOzo0BR5-r9B_CJOdoaDE_eZXTvP_Qg0WDUXoH0-YTHAagHXtk1g5KpLHbwEgEyAwLDSVsvOz63wphzNwC5EqPt9CK4xkIgnZPVAxSdg/s1600/hallbath11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRy3qvOPoOe30yoClBalum8f0F7hyAGBpPf1tSOzo0BR5-r9B_CJOdoaDE_eZXTvP_Qg0WDUXoH0-YTHAagHXtk1g5KpLHbwEgEyAwLDSVsvOz63wphzNwC5EqPt9CK4xkIgnZPVAxSdg/s1600/hallbath11.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuTaSwMh7t7GPR8pIaSwwzXkD-c5EyKNCZD310fw9dgLNlUU65iPkWIJHrn2_Z0CLwT00Ehy_ZI8fh73fH4mm5qA9wrEjDfjakDoaQIkJ0NedD4Jmbo9Tl1wnXuraRpvzYg9mPDRId9qI/s1600/hallbath12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuTaSwMh7t7GPR8pIaSwwzXkD-c5EyKNCZD310fw9dgLNlUU65iPkWIJHrn2_Z0CLwT00Ehy_ZI8fh73fH4mm5qA9wrEjDfjakDoaQIkJ0NedD4Jmbo9Tl1wnXuraRpvzYg9mPDRId9qI/s1600/hallbath12.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggl0qsRTiZJ_vG7eQ-vzFO-vsk8QBThx4X3F3zMXFWPA97FYmK4JUt4CsKTsxR9iygoXDj6AKIbp9CgMOVCr95dpUHQppQwXo3Wuif-S7-Fx0kg92C7Yj17fHCdTVXoUbFVrxgX7G7OjQ/s1600/hallbath15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggl0qsRTiZJ_vG7eQ-vzFO-vsk8QBThx4X3F3zMXFWPA97FYmK4JUt4CsKTsxR9iygoXDj6AKIbp9CgMOVCr95dpUHQppQwXo3Wuif-S7-Fx0kg92C7Yj17fHCdTVXoUbFVrxgX7G7OjQ/s1600/hallbath15.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought I was finished. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I kept imagining another window from the old house, so off to my dad's garage I went. He had actually gotten one ready for me several months ago that I had not used. Then I felt the call to go shopping in my parent's basement and found this chalk drawing from 1916.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHiYoikRJhzCKb9sZd99RTdu6_WlVrVNZuk0eJIb5n9WVe4b8A64Sy7Pz2ecWOopAlR4jzXit_j9NLJIxiVd1f2Qquo1P2CAKHR41pSAVAjOi11DCvPpMezT3jem-PfkQq-y0xGSViqc/s1600/hallbath25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHiYoikRJhzCKb9sZd99RTdu6_WlVrVNZuk0eJIb5n9WVe4b8A64Sy7Pz2ecWOopAlR4jzXit_j9NLJIxiVd1f2Qquo1P2CAKHR41pSAVAjOi11DCvPpMezT3jem-PfkQq-y0xGSViqc/s1600/hallbath25.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm9yHCj8V_IF9nY95KKHBis-WiijxGjwiKu2HJBg2zKHL_gimjtzSCdqfH6Vjx8eNzEU2jahQyT_49Ng8ew98l7RThy36NOHLBBXoWlQoAym_MiScJHqXzFRnh39MBUN4qEKrRSXc9QJY/s1600/hallbath26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm9yHCj8V_IF9nY95KKHBis-WiijxGjwiKu2HJBg2zKHL_gimjtzSCdqfH6Vjx8eNzEU2jahQyT_49Ng8ew98l7RThy36NOHLBBXoWlQoAym_MiScJHqXzFRnh39MBUN4qEKrRSXc9QJY/s1600/hallbath26.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> After doing some research, I found the artist, Louis Rowell, had been in Western NC mostly painting watercolors in the early 1900s. This chalk drawing was done near my great grandmother's house and is of Doubletop Mountain here. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi00vx9pRDcYN27STXBPhEsIbfhOTHb8W8Py1xMlI0zjlibP0PoRSjRqZmAUjVBaOrN1kbcDJFuVEmhwS8mPsX72zD4bkmRwBooPHORqLnThPEQq_Ip6FNjjlEAsBecwWLw2jg1LjSRjHY/s1600/hallbath22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi00vx9pRDcYN27STXBPhEsIbfhOTHb8W8Py1xMlI0zjlibP0PoRSjRqZmAUjVBaOrN1kbcDJFuVEmhwS8mPsX72zD4bkmRwBooPHORqLnThPEQq_Ip6FNjjlEAsBecwWLw2jg1LjSRjHY/s1600/hallbath22.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtUdpJG_SnHeBYMYfFBPs4ML0THphw9DmLfm17O_4LhNAJcaQeLUnM6GzEUxIiSWIC82rw2Tsv92w6EvvNnUf-gexo8iea9cBAz1lt9PdUmqM-SZ1fpahgdDParQjw47V9ADGjiLEerU4/s1600/hallbath24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtUdpJG_SnHeBYMYfFBPs4ML0THphw9DmLfm17O_4LhNAJcaQeLUnM6GzEUxIiSWIC82rw2Tsv92w6EvvNnUf-gexo8iea9cBAz1lt9PdUmqM-SZ1fpahgdDParQjw47V9ADGjiLEerU4/s1600/hallbath24.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What makes me smile about this--I have this photo of my grandfather standing in the kitchen of the old house in front of one of these windows. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmUFK6RI_4tevQYPgl6b9vJjzognxYWnOtvW50wXGAKTWoIb8RhkK81i-RJv3bW2VnXfJcm9uA5Fom7BY63Lwc_nabTkGzvNd0gZ2WTKfF9wqDcbKHLR4X_imWty9m1NXYOr5fKKiujA/s1600/oldhousekitchen032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmUFK6RI_4tevQYPgl6b9vJjzognxYWnOtvW50wXGAKTWoIb8RhkK81i-RJv3bW2VnXfJcm9uA5Fom7BY63Lwc_nabTkGzvNd0gZ2WTKfF9wqDcbKHLR4X_imWty9m1NXYOr5fKKiujA/s1600/oldhousekitchen032.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It makes me smile, and it makes me feel like I am home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by:-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anita</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll be joining:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/">Wow us Wednesday</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/">Treasure Hunt Thursday</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Vintage Inspiration Friday</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://atthepicketfence.com/">Inspiration Friday</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">Feathered Nest Friday</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">Home Sweet Home</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/">Saturday Night Special</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Metamorphosis Monday</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Antique wood in the bath...

Hi everyone! I wanted to share some changes in one of our bathrooms. Below are some before photos of a couple different looks I have tried.....

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