The pink typewriter

Don't you just love it? I do. In my search for 1950s pink and blue, I remembered my dad had this tucked away in the attic. From 1956, this Royal typewriter is actually what I typed several college term papers on in the late 1980s. My kids went crazy over this, and my dad had to bring another one for them to type on. They loved the instant gratification of seeing something they typed right in front of them. Imagine that. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilL9GuT7LVy72AC9nEEnIo38RBMqezgUt896dH7UBpI6Grf4S2UtRKeNwIHQM1ywxV5Qcgw7gRPt8hZS9cl7PwdmFwcqRyDmr67p30hsBO0_O-dOnyZWsKu98y9PuICB1OCr7I5u3R53s/s1600/pinktypewriter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilL9GuT7LVy72AC9nEEnIo38RBMqezgUt896dH7UBpI6Grf4S2UtRKeNwIHQM1ywxV5Qcgw7gRPt8hZS9cl7PwdmFwcqRyDmr67p30hsBO0_O-dOnyZWsKu98y9PuICB1OCr7I5u3R53s/s640/pinktypewriter.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I placed it in my china cabinet that still has no doors, and has not yet housed any china. I am still enjoying the country store feel it has and love displaying vintage things I find around here.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJRQhlLD8Ooy9lW5pfBwZlmAbBFVloS6_LlsroaxP0gBKwsnOR8LpQFm0wQMgXxCXIMqWXwTUFa-XUpdSWpczj1ru2jpsQkXTQlMCGGp_LpbeHZ-oQF9jtUApUC4CYLeXwh-921ggY7E/s1600/pinktypewriter1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJRQhlLD8Ooy9lW5pfBwZlmAbBFVloS6_LlsroaxP0gBKwsnOR8LpQFm0wQMgXxCXIMqWXwTUFa-XUpdSWpczj1ru2jpsQkXTQlMCGGp_LpbeHZ-oQF9jtUApUC4CYLeXwh-921ggY7E/s640/pinktypewriter1.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since the cabinet is a combination of very dark walnut and wormy chestnut, I *almost* painted the back inside of the shelves, then I came across some pink, floral paper in my parents' basement, which I knew would give the cabinet the perfect vintage touch. 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/AVvXsEg73H1Ivjz88gis-WlDJd4muxY_X4_8UCyXUHqgruFfVvzQpPtieaPejdc_SUE37xOJ_fKE5wP9sSQUgNbS_Jle64mnxhqH-L_StZS1LhN6p7Du_rfcYwNPg-iklAKkQmFnKP4sYagq59w/s1600/pinktypewriter3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg73H1Ivjz88gis-WlDJd4muxY_X4_8UCyXUHqgruFfVvzQpPtieaPejdc_SUE37xOJ_fKE5wP9sSQUgNbS_Jle64mnxhqH-L_StZS1LhN6p7Du_rfcYwNPg-iklAKkQmFnKP4sYagq59w/s640/pinktypewriter3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some of my vintage items include Hazel Atlas Pink Crinoline cups and saucers, my grandfather's books, his folding measuring stick, and the large bell he rang as a school teacher to call the children in. My great grandmother's cruet set is flanked by aluminum trays my dad made in the 1950s, and a lamp that belonged to my grandmother. The vintage needlepoint below was done by a family friend. </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/AVvXsEidazd1wfC9lZi1kh-cbc36no5hq9bqdq6WGa7C9IFX01WLU4VPsUgbQc0katBs5YkgV5Ff0JndQGzcgHO94Cz4l5XqpuhwKl7n8MjE0igkUziRjw-XiMQSDjwHvExM1FdT0tdVcLk-73c/s1600/pinktypewriter5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidazd1wfC9lZi1kh-cbc36no5hq9bqdq6WGa7C9IFX01WLU4VPsUgbQc0katBs5YkgV5Ff0JndQGzcgHO94Cz4l5XqpuhwKl7n8MjE0igkUziRjw-XiMQSDjwHvExM1FdT0tdVcLk-73c/s640/pinktypewriter5.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been lucky to find a lot of vintage treasures right here, well... next door actually, and knowing they are all connected to my family in some way makes them more special 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/AVvXsEhqgrPme0vb3s_rFmfK4HucJy_pzuXM-fZImBGwlRexNU7gBVlcPKim_9CJ3JkJBj3TvfG9GV6D4IbmQBR9tWrI-aB3uYiAzhuiaB1CLDhpgwFCoSgPNDww4JIcvZaoKKBNEK9m1H18-5k/s1600/pinktypewriter4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgrPme0vb3s_rFmfK4HucJy_pzuXM-fZImBGwlRexNU7gBVlcPKim_9CJ3JkJBj3TvfG9GV6D4IbmQBR9tWrI-aB3uYiAzhuiaB1CLDhpgwFCoSgPNDww4JIcvZaoKKBNEK9m1H18-5k/s640/pinktypewriter4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm happy the typewriter has found a new home for now. Lots more vintage things have found their way into my new blue kitchen and living area. Can't wait to show those rooms!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by, and for leaving comments:-) I would love it if you join me on my Far Above Rubies facebook page, link at right.</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;">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://astrollthrulife.net/">Tabletop Tuesday</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2012/07/wow-us-wednesdays-77.html">Wow Us Wednesdays</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://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/">Pink Saturday</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><br />

The pink typewriter

Don't you just love it? I do. In my search for 1950s pink and blue, I remembered my dad had this tucked away in the attic. From 1956, this Royal typewriter is actually what I typed several college term papers on in the late 1980s. My kids went crazy over this, and my dad had to bring another one for…

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Framing Delivered!!!! And, redoing garden beds

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBZAu6Wv992cjWdcxftBV5Fsa5xgaMQpoeLSjaqgu5nHKsQc8CbVB8bFp3V-JjtoxOFuSLhSKvxUXP_CJTVWk0iJ35dLsn8xdZxmzRi5zeS5V79ycmHxP7GP3_LGMwEqWvI7209RcAMG7/s1600/Framing+delivered!!!+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBZAu6Wv992cjWdcxftBV5Fsa5xgaMQpoeLSjaqgu5nHKsQc8CbVB8bFp3V-JjtoxOFuSLhSKvxUXP_CJTVWk0iJ35dLsn8xdZxmzRi5zeS5V79ycmHxP7GP3_LGMwEqWvI7209RcAMG7/s640/Framing+delivered!!!+001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Hi everyone! I am quite excited because on Friday I went by the lot and the framing is all delivered and the construction manager said they will lay the steel beams and begin framing TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOO HOO, it is moving along! There is ALOT of wood do be put up.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOn07l4urH3AWrNtypzOvOkUGYuEA5tWuVBefiHHI9WrG4IGsSsm4nDSM6g4OtN_w0BS-15NKBSrwx87z3edXveoxaos-0Ac6G4eG-6zJixmEnaoENBVlDhO_oqSxHlA06eGGe3J-Q9aGD/s1600/Framing+delivered!!!+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOn07l4urH3AWrNtypzOvOkUGYuEA5tWuVBefiHHI9WrG4IGsSsm4nDSM6g4OtN_w0BS-15NKBSrwx87z3edXveoxaos-0Ac6G4eG-6zJixmEnaoENBVlDhO_oqSxHlA06eGGe3J-Q9aGD/s640/Framing+delivered!!!+002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The garage is poured.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_k5PndcSPqPnd0dgBoQ8cQr4VLqpXJetnHUEKL6LxmM8DLqgSYGFwPPiS8y1qQVg4mKhJSM6zD8vOheM85b2PiPPkmgH49ThD_-mvqilPTKLSEzoltFxpdXPRq87_xMYX6PdfdHi2Q0Us/s1600/Framing+delivered!!!+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_k5PndcSPqPnd0dgBoQ8cQr4VLqpXJetnHUEKL6LxmM8DLqgSYGFwPPiS8y1qQVg4mKhJSM6zD8vOheM85b2PiPPkmgH49ThD_-mvqilPTKLSEzoltFxpdXPRq87_xMYX6PdfdHi2Q0Us/s640/Framing+delivered!!!+003.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> These are the steel beams that will hold the house up:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqEEGuRfuZBkEndKDABx6rmIvuankw3CHhvy0vXL1OJPO_kI5wmabgltmuu1BSdD7kZ6VBrvq_J0CWyF-ggilR0DEwAh_2_vOMbvcmrELN8u5jCdD8dfmHXqzomL07U27N6gi5taicn134/s1600/Framing+delivered!!!+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqEEGuRfuZBkEndKDABx6rmIvuankw3CHhvy0vXL1OJPO_kI5wmabgltmuu1BSdD7kZ6VBrvq_J0CWyF-ggilR0DEwAh_2_vOMbvcmrELN8u5jCdD8dfmHXqzomL07U27N6gi5taicn134/s640/Framing+delivered!!!+005.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtdYgzQutKVX3J8MTrKc9ZrJQMzD2GjGX5G5dJ8j_8m_uaSFJoDLTWHWgafP3-XrpLILEU2sYtCFvqLXxQCAwLcBnbG0pm5USaFKzNmPPP2rjoamMwhdLqGLmrJFGH9Nm8AzJZ2DrcOCZ4/s1600/Framing+delivered!!!+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtdYgzQutKVX3J8MTrKc9ZrJQMzD2GjGX5G5dJ8j_8m_uaSFJoDLTWHWgafP3-XrpLILEU2sYtCFvqLXxQCAwLcBnbG0pm5USaFKzNmPPP2rjoamMwhdLqGLmrJFGH9Nm8AzJZ2DrcOCZ4/s640/Framing+delivered!!!+008.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Back at home, Joe has been working on redoing aot of the beds that were messed up for the septsystem. He redid this circle in the back, moved an azalea from another spot and transplanted some ferns from other spots. Then we put some impatiens around the circle for some color.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD_y2y-lSuWy_uiulWT6-O6MqAcrj5ScvUsNz6ZFwwpCfoime9zPkeYg4HruqwcKY_aQ8rsmcgFS4p3Vv2YKHCGchRRclWUpw38wgZ9KfLmKsTXklQvTPoRsrEx43CgfujNYTGe8nXqiSV/s1600/Framing+delivered!!!+009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD_y2y-lSuWy_uiulWT6-O6MqAcrj5ScvUsNz6ZFwwpCfoime9zPkeYg4HruqwcKY_aQ8rsmcgFS4p3Vv2YKHCGchRRclWUpw38wgZ9KfLmKsTXklQvTPoRsrEx43CgfujNYTGe8nXqiSV/s640/Framing+delivered!!!+009.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The tip of this bed is where that azalea was. It had to go for the septic pipes.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Ag2mhi8wo07J1a7k61KOvfE0B1RGXftun86rg6S6gCwBu52dUowprqI3Y4E2N2Lsf5ZXYiQhrf45nqEwnJVVj7R_qI0Mur_wvlX7B-gwrqeXFWj5hVT4-a7EWiF5EMDs1PDvdJ2pNIma/s1600/Framing+delivered!!!+010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Ag2mhi8wo07J1a7k61KOvfE0B1RGXftun86rg6S6gCwBu52dUowprqI3Y4E2N2Lsf5ZXYiQhrf45nqEwnJVVj7R_qI0Mur_wvlX7B-gwrqeXFWj5hVT4-a7EWiF5EMDs1PDvdJ2pNIma/s640/Framing+delivered!!!+010.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Back by the house Joe added some ferns and hostas.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3LRmoYhySFWYXgkTQYI125QvnVPyaX6nL98u8m6Ll8jvybdi1ld_3-4tY6NHQwSmuPLoZp20MgYuEgKniGFRf2nefRG82PkoIJJIOQhJN1p07nxwXVYtMg-PyprRgBbbW1pVOr8DrLHg/s1600/Framing+delivered!!!+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3LRmoYhySFWYXgkTQYI125QvnVPyaX6nL98u8m6Ll8jvybdi1ld_3-4tY6NHQwSmuPLoZp20MgYuEgKniGFRf2nefRG82PkoIJJIOQhJN1p07nxwXVYtMg-PyprRgBbbW1pVOr8DrLHg/s640/Framing+delivered!!!+011.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> That same spot, looking down from the deck. See all the leaves that are falling? It is like FALL here but too darn HOT!!!!<br />I am PRAYING that someone will come LOOK and the house soon. It is TOO QUIET here. We need people to come and fall in love and buy..... Til next time, XO, Pinky<br />Joining these parties:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGfIMMNKaO7s1M1W_WaJJiJVfjMyrJFtrVmPs5QbuDaPGbIBLcBhpg76Ph08QRGzlL7LsKDdR3ANlWPSnddPrPs3w366J79NcvxIYVaczRm9iXrQFUZIALUDawiUwLavFeKLsUYooKk0-/s1600/Framing+delivered!!!+013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGfIMMNKaO7s1M1W_WaJJiJVfjMyrJFtrVmPs5QbuDaPGbIBLcBhpg76Ph08QRGzlL7LsKDdR3ANlWPSnddPrPs3w366J79NcvxIYVaczRm9iXrQFUZIALUDawiUwLavFeKLsUYooKk0-/s640/Framing+delivered!!!+013.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-style: normal;">Metamorphosis Monday-<i><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/" title="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">BNOTP</span></a></i></div><br /><div style="font-style: normal;">Mosaic Monday-<a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/" title="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color: #5588aa;">Little Red House</span></i></a></div><div style="font-style: normal;"><div style="font-style: normal;">Making the World Cuter Monday-<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.blogspot.com/" title="http://makingtheworldcuter.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color: #5588aa;">Making the World Cuter</span></i></a></div><div style="font-style: normal;">Motivate Me Monday-<i><a href="http://craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/" title="http://craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">Keeping it Simple</span></a></i></div><div style="font-style: normal;"><div style="font-style: normal;">Cowgirl Up-<a href="http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/" title="http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color: #5588aa;">Cedar Hill Ranch</span></i></a></div><div style="font-style: normal;">Outdoor Wednesday-<i><a href="http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/" title="http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">A Southern Daydreamer</span></a></i></div><div style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Show and Tell Friday-</span><i style="font-size: 100%;"><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/" title="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">My Romantic Home</span></a></i></div><div style="font-style: normal;">Inspiration Friday-<i><a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/" title="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">At The Picket Fence</span></a></i></div><div style="font-style: normal;"><div style="font-style: normal;">Sunday Favorites-<i><a href="http://happytodesign.blogspot.com/" title="http://happytodesign.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">Happy to Design</span></a></i></div><div style="font-style: normal;">Seasonal Sundays-<i><a href="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/" title="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">The Tablescaper</span></a></i></div></div></div></div>

Framing Delivered!!!! And, redoing garden beds

 Hi everyone! I am quite excited because on Friday I went by the lot and the framing is all delivered and the construction manager said they will lay the steel beams and begin framing TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOO HOO, it is moving along! There is ALOT of wood do be put up. The garage is poured. …

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Stargazer lilies and vintage china

Hi everyone! I wanted to share a super simple and sweet tablescape I created using some very old and rare china.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Z-Ne5E5cvrQ-Y3RUosAt5DbKPSf_mCgYSY_dEedECEE_N1QJgUsiZVDaEyapgguE27sUfJ7f7E6N7kbheIgiDu3VEPKvwpIym8KNKBeD6WECtPfdNfjGkez-ZU8g-LFq06WzwU6j6YM/s1600/bluecone1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Z-Ne5E5cvrQ-Y3RUosAt5DbKPSf_mCgYSY_dEedECEE_N1QJgUsiZVDaEyapgguE27sUfJ7f7E6N7kbheIgiDu3VEPKvwpIym8KNKBeD6WECtPfdNfjGkez-ZU8g-LFq06WzwU6j6YM/s640/bluecone1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These plates came with sacks of flour to my grandfather's store and although they have no marking on the back, we have been told they are "Cone Premium." I featured the lilac version of these on one of my first tablescapes <a href="http://anita-faraboverubies.blogspot.com/2010/04/accidental-lilac-table.html">HERE</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/AVvXsEhiHGumuuvjrFuAITC_d37_WF6BRxi_s_TXvF06jMdxdbRxOZ8pRSDGxZNNF1NWjefveIhMsSav9nxYbcUDJQsa6Y6LSVwgsJGwnZOs6055myMmGpnJXtcUBeXA1XrbPr7Pq8K0S3fo3hU/s1600/bluecone2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiHGumuuvjrFuAITC_d37_WF6BRxi_s_TXvF06jMdxdbRxOZ8pRSDGxZNNF1NWjefveIhMsSav9nxYbcUDJQsa6Y6LSVwgsJGwnZOs6055myMmGpnJXtcUBeXA1XrbPr7Pq8K0S3fo3hU/s640/bluecone2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>My mother gave me these beautiful stargazer lilies from her garden, which I placed with a few strands of fern in Mason jars inside the box.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0UuMGFDNOLVnu1jDmHXtJNDYkSJBMPiLKqVXaeVx8UKXSg1AulvJ8Hatk54nk-33kxlfwlLTezEuMzGGbJj6OwSlYfWAuKDBBdMdxkkaIzfQYzx6-Oh09AMkF0wTVqKK15plgszPOFdU/s1600/bluecone4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0UuMGFDNOLVnu1jDmHXtJNDYkSJBMPiLKqVXaeVx8UKXSg1AulvJ8Hatk54nk-33kxlfwlLTezEuMzGGbJj6OwSlYfWAuKDBBdMdxkkaIzfQYzx6-Oh09AMkF0wTVqKK15plgszPOFdU/s640/bluecone4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The pink "Moonstone" glassware is by Fostoria and is part of a collection my mother started for my 10-year-old.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqWwdwFTbmlTTRPlzGt2eudX_m7np9VYJmc699iFtLuqjR-W4I3NZ6bQyntxMW8R-F3H0Rgnb7jS6jy5NTuUEQDXWfRn9-bKPyFE7IuHI05Ppeq-VwFYP5qMgeuW9PuHd0iQmvn56ki8/s1600/bluecone5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqWwdwFTbmlTTRPlzGt2eudX_m7np9VYJmc699iFtLuqjR-W4I3NZ6bQyntxMW8R-F3H0Rgnb7jS6jy5NTuUEQDXWfRn9-bKPyFE7IuHI05Ppeq-VwFYP5qMgeuW9PuHd0iQmvn56ki8/s640/bluecone5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have used sterling flatware from 1893, "Louvre" by R.S. Wallace and Sons, and Pfaltzgraff "Heritage" dinner plates. The napkins are part of a large collection my parents inherited from a relative. </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/AVvXsEjCkj0m19BisPwhRY-jixHsUsO09oEG7EopJMq9o9N1WOEhygObUQeAq1-jfH9Xf1WsAmUqzimjnbiTL0Q8W-khrG3bgLRU_D_Jcs9THZ7hgYFjFhQ_3L7qqRfsEaY-g6pVmCkD9J_sSRQ/s1600/bluecone6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCkj0m19BisPwhRY-jixHsUsO09oEG7EopJMq9o9N1WOEhygObUQeAq1-jfH9Xf1WsAmUqzimjnbiTL0Q8W-khrG3bgLRU_D_Jcs9THZ7hgYFjFhQ_3L7qqRfsEaY-g6pVmCkD9J_sSRQ/s640/bluecone6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I have layered two ruffled runners that I made. The top one is from a fabric by Portfolio Textiles, and the bottom one is made from vintage feedsacks also from my grandfather's store. It actually is turned on the wrong side because I wanted solid cream color and this is the only one I had with ruffles.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq-Ej-rFw0XQWS7MT1Tw-ORtLse9HJf0N-tt7eBpm6EKC_PTrxIr_bygTRn7ej9kNCCo2wyhzXHkukDxV8CoLM5Uc7gmn6PaYjIfGpxZMhUlUiFxuqh0eR_V0oxcB1_D9leA33RSmJB1w/s1600/bluecone8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq-Ej-rFw0XQWS7MT1Tw-ORtLse9HJf0N-tt7eBpm6EKC_PTrxIr_bygTRn7ej9kNCCo2wyhzXHkukDxV8CoLM5Uc7gmn6PaYjIfGpxZMhUlUiFxuqh0eR_V0oxcB1_D9leA33RSmJB1w/s640/bluecone8.jpg" width="442" /></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/AVvXsEjHZ0DKqnWBpvph6XxSo_-kuRe7eFxsP6tcn6wh9Fe10bReG24woceTclOHb63-yUOsgJHuu97Wiul9aPC0JYoKrfTwnqnRxhSYwL7M-ig9qpXdcr0t7nDjtZYeZfuBNI3dPuQJ9EePmKw/s1600/bluecone7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHZ0DKqnWBpvph6XxSo_-kuRe7eFxsP6tcn6wh9Fe10bReG24woceTclOHb63-yUOsgJHuu97Wiul9aPC0JYoKrfTwnqnRxhSYwL7M-ig9qpXdcr0t7nDjtZYeZfuBNI3dPuQJ9EePmKw/s640/bluecone7.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is such a simple table and so easy to put together for a casual ladies lunch. I love to layer old with new, rustic wood with sterling silver then top it off with flowers from the garden. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am loving using shades of pink as an accent for the first time ever. Not sure how this is going to work at Christmas! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much 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;"><br /></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://betweennapsontheporch.net/">Tablescape Thursday</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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

Stargazer lilies and vintage china

Hi everyone! I wanted to share a super simple and sweet tablescape I created using some very old and rare china.These plates came with sacks of flour to my grandfather's store and although they have no marking on the back, we have been told they are "Cone Premium." I featured the lilac version of th…

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted to share a few photos of our summer porches here in the Smoky Mountains. We have had lots of rain. Did I mention we have had lots of rain? </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/AVvXsEjWqelQadf7sJcfaf-VuGONlbzVbBYn3aEjxgUlMyzEaena5hqmlv80KsEvDBKSGBDfm2Yc6K0fFvuEqRehAVxMaApaFRqxdigobyHS7qQ12pihyGr7X2u6qOTTDaXKNFpphItLPhLcE1A/s1600/2012porch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqelQadf7sJcfaf-VuGONlbzVbBYn3aEjxgUlMyzEaena5hqmlv80KsEvDBKSGBDfm2Yc6K0fFvuEqRehAVxMaApaFRqxdigobyHS7qQ12pihyGr7X2u6qOTTDaXKNFpphItLPhLcE1A/s640/2012porch.jpg" width="464" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This sign was on my great grandfather's house just across the creek.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Consolas, Menlo, Monaco, 'Lucida Console', 'Bitstream Vera Sans Mono', Courier, monospace; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px;"><div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There haven't been many changes here...</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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK7RlRqe3WN2nDC5ZZH6mE0BoQwFPUqq2f2FEa0v1isWj5PR_V6_rw0YspV7gyL_p9SihuyDUZHZHKLVueFfZA-AqXyDmwk6WlW26OZs19xYaRgWSK63bjH4nrdmpCOiFf7kxDxNQWmvw/s1600/2012porch11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK7RlRqe3WN2nDC5ZZH6mE0BoQwFPUqq2f2FEa0v1isWj5PR_V6_rw0YspV7gyL_p9SihuyDUZHZHKLVueFfZA-AqXyDmwk6WlW26OZs19xYaRgWSK63bjH4nrdmpCOiFf7kxDxNQWmvw/s640/2012porch11.jpg" width="640" /></a></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;">For the full porch tour from last summer, click <a href="http://anita-faraboverubies.blogspot.com/2011/06/porches-and-decks.html">HERE</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/AVvXsEjWqgTjcxGPzAcv1Dyftt5OIuLbr-2K67nN2Ai3UaB4oAiy-kLgkXu8mBSmcsHSRmi29ptvX8sOK40pjjCq7R-yWrOYbRGLnY0dsnDXCWflw3Wyby4ZzIBBxlhPvhhXDkkycZJn3EAUKqU/s1600/2012porch3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqgTjcxGPzAcv1Dyftt5OIuLbr-2K67nN2Ai3UaB4oAiy-kLgkXu8mBSmcsHSRmi29ptvX8sOK40pjjCq7R-yWrOYbRGLnY0dsnDXCWflw3Wyby4ZzIBBxlhPvhhXDkkycZJn3EAUKqU/s640/2012porch3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This has been my spot for morning coffee this summer. I just love when the fog rolls in through the trees 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/AVvXsEgYmuPGLlHBMPs5Y7Z8uTnQf1mQeGvDCDmSlzLRSqvh4blXCjd0pP8OSLm1QIA2EZSLn0-kpsd2b52-OqI6EEZouCQcfkq0maxcKT0eEH4369IvHuAozYnj2lQdWFNYoa8KsIFBV1nNKRU/s1600/2012porch10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmuPGLlHBMPs5Y7Z8uTnQf1mQeGvDCDmSlzLRSqvh4blXCjd0pP8OSLm1QIA2EZSLn0-kpsd2b52-OqI6EEZouCQcfkq0maxcKT0eEH4369IvHuAozYnj2lQdWFNYoa8KsIFBV1nNKRU/s640/2012porch10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looking toward the old home place and the 100-year-old garage...</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/AVvXsEjft8Y1eobBug-agcxZOR9ZjhdMf6IUEmVz0w11J8Ihyphenhyphenky0B17PGg3de-PJYC9hX8JpXTTsj4v8sm9TUybHo7P8q04nEedqgWEot6pbZxFd1ThGFgeRU7lYnN5bdU-wCkxrFINOo4a3GN4/s1600/2012porch7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjft8Y1eobBug-agcxZOR9ZjhdMf6IUEmVz0w11J8Ihyphenhyphenky0B17PGg3de-PJYC9hX8JpXTTsj4v8sm9TUybHo7P8q04nEedqgWEot6pbZxFd1ThGFgeRU7lYnN5bdU-wCkxrFINOo4a3GN4/s640/2012porch7.jpg" width="640" /></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/AVvXsEgTSV3DYBcgbKAMzCPORZn9_DYyzEcJR7SGdczWw36h1IM8R-3W-OU4zdLUuHcgjjIqImwELBAWhUdh-L9_6LOzVfNjX6355WG5W_QtbD45msLZwSKluhSdq2ecbuV7zDsu5Adsf7qF5Ic/s1600/2012porch2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSV3DYBcgbKAMzCPORZn9_DYyzEcJR7SGdczWw36h1IM8R-3W-OU4zdLUuHcgjjIqImwELBAWhUdh-L9_6LOzVfNjX6355WG5W_QtbD45msLZwSKluhSdq2ecbuV7zDsu5Adsf7qF5Ic/s640/2012porch2.jpg" width="426" /></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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQG8o085j6A7JkhzGomYnKNiuz7yR7bGh1v-TUeqvZb6tc-SRRKAiRgHSZ821gNYSpjHTFj4x5ES0BTS8BBLEcZRy7OIjy_oeW1hAcXrR56zCyUJdmPLvU4XTKKcpEoz__MxehyphenhyphenHNHRI/s1600/2012porch5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQG8o085j6A7JkhzGomYnKNiuz7yR7bGh1v-TUeqvZb6tc-SRRKAiRgHSZ821gNYSpjHTFj4x5ES0BTS8BBLEcZRy7OIjy_oeW1hAcXrR56zCyUJdmPLvU4XTKKcpEoz__MxehyphenhyphenHNHRI/s640/2012porch5.jpg" width="640" /></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/AVvXsEgoB7KfaK_0pS9ZgT9neB27PbMJKDnwOC8W7fBJr0u8xFwAuTk1ycPK9tcExPDu_XYrPDtVoVVQFhkXDFdqCYi2LpHc4piUhfZ5Ngb9Eh7FutdF3wAKel_487XgRWCB1d2r5bFW7FM8mVk/s1600/2012porch13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoB7KfaK_0pS9ZgT9neB27PbMJKDnwOC8W7fBJr0u8xFwAuTk1ycPK9tcExPDu_XYrPDtVoVVQFhkXDFdqCYi2LpHc4piUhfZ5Ngb9Eh7FutdF3wAKel_487XgRWCB1d2r5bFW7FM8mVk/s640/2012porch13.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now for a few sunny shots...you will notice I painted the red stripes grey. I could not handle the red on the posts, although I love it on the doors. </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/AVvXsEi1OwuqmiERIF6baUwdTsBUXdV8FxnnsCg15pEzTZsRlWveCfg6wGys0HBPVyEAjcPXFwynEKVsTRj4aklsCuvoxhFXdBCdftkhA1unMayI6k-qFawUuVGAHiVIpdEttSpKl8yhfs8tm98/s1600/2012porch15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1OwuqmiERIF6baUwdTsBUXdV8FxnnsCg15pEzTZsRlWveCfg6wGys0HBPVyEAjcPXFwynEKVsTRj4aklsCuvoxhFXdBCdftkhA1unMayI6k-qFawUuVGAHiVIpdEttSpKl8yhfs8tm98/s640/2012porch15.jpg" width="436" /></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/AVvXsEjUbVMH2JRN_wIB_4xFvQ3h3CDy0Q71U1QnLTdSP5jbQYaQqcRbbccq_lw1vdKLEgqhLi2GjX-bEdJjauOpWDvnVLhUoFV0MWPVCpKNOB9luty8868hC8_VB5kI2R4GGPBmuqSpE8Ee4OQ/s1600/2012porch14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUbVMH2JRN_wIB_4xFvQ3h3CDy0Q71U1QnLTdSP5jbQYaQqcRbbccq_lw1vdKLEgqhLi2GjX-bEdJjauOpWDvnVLhUoFV0MWPVCpKNOB9luty8868hC8_VB5kI2R4GGPBmuqSpE8Ee4OQ/s640/2012porch14.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every day I go out to have my morning cup of coffee and thank God that I am here and for all the  blessings in my life. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am also very thankful for two wonderful people, Mary and Dave over at Front Porch Ideas who have featured our porches on their site. You can check out the feature <a href="http://www.front-porch-ideas-and-more.com/outdoor-room-ideas.html">HERE</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They will also be featuring my Pumpkin Cheesecake this fall in an ideabook, so I will let you know when it is out. </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!! I honestly am so excited to show you my kitchen makeover, but I need some pink tea towels to finish it off:-)</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;">I'll be linking up with Kim at <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/">Wow Us Wednesdays</a></div><br /><br />

Whispering Pines

I wanted to share a few photos of our summer porches here in the Smoky Mountains. We have had lots of rain. Did I mention we have had lots of rain? This sign was on my great grandfather's house just across the creek.There haven't been many changes here...For the full porch tour from last summer, cli…

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Gardening and Roasted Green Tomatoes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gardening. My mother is the gardner, and oh boy does she grow a garden. Then she cans and freezes, and makes jams, and yummy soups and sauces for the winter. She is passionate about it.  I just play at it. But I do enjoy having organic fresh herbs and veggies to pick and eat through the summer.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My mom has probably thousands of tomatoes growing and gave some green ones to me yesterday to fry up. Although I LOVE fried green tomatoes, Luis and I are really sticking to healthy eating and somehow fried green tomatoes don't fit. So I decided to roast them, and they were yum, yum, yummy! What a great, healthy alternative to fried green tomatoes. </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/AVvXsEjGa02uXP8s_NuVOWh4mh4w6SU_H4UMHDfVe0tTTdCOX_E3NaUTyYoTUObxUDGapQ8uuzTZzoP2J1S-xX-F1Khyphenhyphen0_qLGmGETE_solw8m_E5EU2BI5tCcHmgrUfPUjNK3JMisUtVhlEuwPg/s1600/garden1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGa02uXP8s_NuVOWh4mh4w6SU_H4UMHDfVe0tTTdCOX_E3NaUTyYoTUObxUDGapQ8uuzTZzoP2J1S-xX-F1Khyphenhyphen0_qLGmGETE_solw8m_E5EU2BI5tCcHmgrUfPUjNK3JMisUtVhlEuwPg/s640/garden1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All I did was wash them and slice them up with a purple onion my mom also grew then toss them with olive oil and sea salt. Spread them out evenly on a baking sheet then bake in the oven for around 30 minutes. I do most veggies this way from sweet potatoes, to cauliflower. Tonight, I'll be roasting organic zucchini from my garden to go with baked salmon.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXWXaG1aYYV9_9yRVjWtkK3VYvsA4TK4g3vDLE_ePczKIaEX9mpmKSI5_olaHVwQ6ckm_3vvxTxaq9R4_7bosKPqQE1825vwFHpMr_qS_z2bRyJLZw0ilw9pHe5-Xuz9plV61SWF0EZew/s1600/garden2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXWXaG1aYYV9_9yRVjWtkK3VYvsA4TK4g3vDLE_ePczKIaEX9mpmKSI5_olaHVwQ6ckm_3vvxTxaq9R4_7bosKPqQE1825vwFHpMr_qS_z2bRyJLZw0ilw9pHe5-Xuz9plV61SWF0EZew/s640/garden2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I try to cook things that are fresh, easy, simple and healthy. I cannot wait until our hens start laying so we can have fresh eggs.<br /><br />In the meantime, I have been busy finishing up a project in the kitchen which literally involved taking this kitchen way back in time. You will see the difference in this sneak peek if you have seen the kitchen before. I can't wait to share that.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju0ungTMFcCUdSk9JYCqsQBidwXkvqQd0OgyClP3yGraS5JjMRrAsNYaboSsmrwTJBrqH2sqXkuuX9g2g06WtnK45FXtBkNjBTqufbvXQsDkvRC_3Jq9mO5J3xtt9BveFhn3hI3DMUy5w/s1600/2012kitchenblue1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju0ungTMFcCUdSk9JYCqsQBidwXkvqQd0OgyClP3yGraS5JjMRrAsNYaboSsmrwTJBrqH2sqXkuuX9g2g06WtnK45FXtBkNjBTqufbvXQsDkvRC_3Jq9mO5J3xtt9BveFhn3hI3DMUy5w/s640/2012kitchenblue1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I hope you are having a great weekend! Thanks so very much for stopping by, and I hope I inspire you to roast some locally or homegrown veggies for your dinner!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be linking up to: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/07/on-menu-monday-week-of-july-23-2012.html">On the Menu Monday</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://atthepicketfence.com/">Inspiration Friday</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anita</div><br />

Gardening and Roasted Green Tomatoes

Gardening. My mother is the gardner, and oh boy does she grow a garden. Then she cans and freezes, and makes jams, and yummy soups and sauces for the winter. She is passionate about it.  I just play at it. But I do enjoy having organic fresh herbs and veggies to pick and eat through the summer.  My …

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~~~Waterproofing the Foundation!!!~~~

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2YKg3FfX6q0Odc-ohmLJLsjZp5CVfeHo2rqxv8gIeX1vUve3jo-WyDNlYiI_57p1Iln6m3XubokVUZitiEhPvMUvMmFu3OxxRG3ZTvQzjTaXzke3gmcxbHsytDbZyyyR4LglUY0aSf_Yp/s1600/IMG_1765.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2YKg3FfX6q0Odc-ohmLJLsjZp5CVfeHo2rqxv8gIeX1vUve3jo-WyDNlYiI_57p1Iln6m3XubokVUZitiEhPvMUvMmFu3OxxRG3ZTvQzjTaXzke3gmcxbHsytDbZyyyR4LglUY0aSf_Yp/s640/IMG_1765.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Good Wed. morning my friends! I know this may be boring to some of you but some have asked to please keep them posted on the new house . So, this morning Joe went and met with the construction manager, because he wanted to make sure the drain pipes were placed where he wanted them. He is planning to build a bar in the finished part of the basement and we will have a sink, fridge, dishwasher and ice machine so the drains had to be in the RIGHT SPOT!!! Whew, they are!!!! At least ONE thing has happened correctly!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9128hIBD7T54nf-df1AmQE1t92c9pIHof8ND7BTUzP_kdOi7UM5Ixlinp8XAJF2PJZeP7vinjxTsX92yi3pzG0WcA7IC2iacwD7MrQeUcwLxvgvoy92WZUzYjmcbkZlApeANcJqejxPd/s1600/IMG_1766.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9128hIBD7T54nf-df1AmQE1t92c9pIHof8ND7BTUzP_kdOi7UM5Ixlinp8XAJF2PJZeP7vinjxTsX92yi3pzG0WcA7IC2iacwD7MrQeUcwLxvgvoy92WZUzYjmcbkZlApeANcJqejxPd/s640/IMG_1766.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> That pipe you see sticking up is what he wanted to check.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74nNgZ9qX93DsCeV9aLFJ-Wwu08WPKSO3LVQdnfJ_9FcNfKYer0pSulQHQYewyOusyAGYTnjdmP6qznVtBgh1iIMOmkQEWIkyxvvhldgxCOZezEdrurHHVH5QuJj46HBlo8kX8lsj-yMT/s1600/IMG_1767.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74nNgZ9qX93DsCeV9aLFJ-Wwu08WPKSO3LVQdnfJ_9FcNfKYer0pSulQHQYewyOusyAGYTnjdmP6qznVtBgh1iIMOmkQEWIkyxvvhldgxCOZezEdrurHHVH5QuJj46HBlo8kX8lsj-yMT/s640/IMG_1767.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcz8EzHnM9jTSbDykEfgi6ADEAJWLVQG9rdk8KmFPFg8OuZIG3OCJc12WKZlfZCGrtO_r9isInA6-6GQN3oqtz1uA8PqUn2e_wfuF_E4AU5zOvj-xSrH6z9BoTP_-dFvEeRykaL_unfk0/s1600/IMG_1768.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcz8EzHnM9jTSbDykEfgi6ADEAJWLVQG9rdk8KmFPFg8OuZIG3OCJc12WKZlfZCGrtO_r9isInA6-6GQN3oqtz1uA8PqUn2e_wfuF_E4AU5zOvj-xSrH6z9BoTP_-dFvEeRykaL_unfk0/s640/IMG_1768.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8-iZhqN0M03imf9oQSvbhKuwREmMKkV7DH2A_Z_SuIoHk1EEGi55PiDyuLVaiqlh3zMD0aRixssiU__9rkkjkpA8H-Qh0PKp_mkdYflzH_Vm8nxI7bcn_bqIOQsQWLVCfI4VZOKPipyQ8/s1600/IMG_1769.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8-iZhqN0M03imf9oQSvbhKuwREmMKkV7DH2A_Z_SuIoHk1EEGi55PiDyuLVaiqlh3zMD0aRixssiU__9rkkjkpA8H-Qh0PKp_mkdYflzH_Vm8nxI7bcn_bqIOQsQWLVCfI4VZOKPipyQ8/s640/IMG_1769.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This side of the house will be my office, then a bathroom then Joe's office.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2ecXgi60m2AyCjq-nPOtIrGk4RKoEZT8-1PYrMKiX8y9BLlg8Bp9iibmzmCmzzWe-YBBxMka69FBA8f-bqnvRVlafLk3ueGKzt9MLI4_CHtSwtKE4C6FAaaj_OJbvMSyUvSXocX-9p4g/s1600/IMG_1770.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2ecXgi60m2AyCjq-nPOtIrGk4RKoEZT8-1PYrMKiX8y9BLlg8Bp9iibmzmCmzzWe-YBBxMka69FBA8f-bqnvRVlafLk3ueGKzt9MLI4_CHtSwtKE4C6FAaaj_OJbvMSyUvSXocX-9p4g/s640/IMG_1770.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Behind the offices is the great room.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1N5DhyphenhyphenyU-6ykp-R-3zZwQM1NM4ekUj9VP-ck6KLLtB_Eh9gpvuReK2gsEzQ2FaVDlLOxXnMHFeZNwGym-xO_bki9WQXTEkaswDljsj21j6WfgKVTj08Yqtm8EmgKGUr7X2d7AMkGDBtnE/s1600/IMG_1771.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1N5DhyphenhyphenyU-6ykp-R-3zZwQM1NM4ekUj9VP-ck6KLLtB_Eh9gpvuReK2gsEzQ2FaVDlLOxXnMHFeZNwGym-xO_bki9WQXTEkaswDljsj21j6WfgKVTj08Yqtm8EmgKGUr7X2d7AMkGDBtnE/s640/IMG_1771.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This is the east side of the house, where I plan to plant hydrangeas for morning sun!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizRkVRuGIVSqgxUCJfV2Hf8gudfLp-xdTtQmIES7fLOlAk5zWZLK2m6ABPTqLIr4vARFLJPmbVUxUmuQv_5kpK0kPzYRZ8q6RV7hqUZH-MBis4T-9xB-67kGgQbN3sXuGyM6b6rx-I_A1P/s1600/IMG_1772.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizRkVRuGIVSqgxUCJfV2Hf8gudfLp-xdTtQmIES7fLOlAk5zWZLK2m6ABPTqLIr4vARFLJPmbVUxUmuQv_5kpK0kPzYRZ8q6RV7hqUZH-MBis4T-9xB-67kGgQbN3sXuGyM6b6rx-I_A1P/s640/IMG_1772.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This is a plastic waterproofing material that they put all around the house, below grade.. We had never seen this before.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVmwMVtOkoDCUzNQoYcD_i7IYNgXMAPxj16pR4NWOQd1qAmIMvgmR94i6yD3dBRta_YrFjHURuar5G8-zLD1F1ztkw_axNXRuYq4p0sYlXMzouX_8xmAoOK20QuL8m_xBjUVaxvrL28sKN/s1600/IMG_1773.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVmwMVtOkoDCUzNQoYcD_i7IYNgXMAPxj16pR4NWOQd1qAmIMvgmR94i6yD3dBRta_YrFjHURuar5G8-zLD1F1ztkw_axNXRuYq4p0sYlXMzouX_8xmAoOK20QuL8m_xBjUVaxvrL28sKN/s640/IMG_1773.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHP5tzAGBcyvGkW-9yfkADb9HtIYl3qa6NizbWDRRxQZf2-bfZ7Dqpakdp_1G1des9X_8ZUyDcDVOf5qWqiMLZpVQY1CjDMkoY2DQTRuF3w0feObCAgCvpSCGFCwiFTU9vh6A2tSB-9kD2/s1600/IMG_1774.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHP5tzAGBcyvGkW-9yfkADb9HtIYl3qa6NizbWDRRxQZf2-bfZ7Dqpakdp_1G1des9X_8ZUyDcDVOf5qWqiMLZpVQY1CjDMkoY2DQTRuF3w0feObCAgCvpSCGFCwiFTU9vh6A2tSB-9kD2/s640/IMG_1774.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> So, this is where we are today. It is hard to believe that in a few months we will be living there!!! Thanks for stopping by. I will join a few parties:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #003319; font-size: small;">Wow Us Wednesdays</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> @ Savvy Southern Style </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidoyLRGBlcFGV8hnO_o0qZiTYeDCuUdDwovp2E4NjKhjqLeSX1ufP5laxSrbiAN5TlwKFqSXUOe9EVo3HPSu9hyVPHY2G4c0Jol44xa-AYxfXIaagTtSrmxjfdtr-TwV3x4At0tazgJDmj/s1600/IMG_1775.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidoyLRGBlcFGV8hnO_o0qZiTYeDCuUdDwovp2E4NjKhjqLeSX1ufP5laxSrbiAN5TlwKFqSXUOe9EVo3HPSu9hyVPHY2G4c0Jol44xa-AYxfXIaagTtSrmxjfdtr-TwV3x4At0tazgJDmj/s320/IMG_1775.JPG" width="320" /></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;">XO, Pinky</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Open House Thursday</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: lime;" target="_blank" title="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/">No Minimalist Here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Inspiration Friday</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/" style="background-color: red;" target="_blank" title="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">At The Picket Fence</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div align="center">Cowgirl Up! at Cedar Hill Ranch</div></div></div>

~~~Waterproofing the Foundation!!!~~~

 Good Wed. morning my friends! I know this may be boring to some of you but some have asked to please keep them posted on the new house . So, this morning Joe went and met with the construction manager, because he wanted to make sure the drain pipes were placed where he wanted them. He is planning t…

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~~~FALLING leaves.....in JULY???!!!~~~

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMFFiqj7cxzG11VCar_Oaeam8hRRd1iylkpvjQiBNMYbdFsWkKBsOWVD7pICgIjCMVGoiMRj-jfCzloYg9C-iTFaggDARLOrusEk9S-bZkz3qZtkGqggCoTmzAmelltSk2d7nXnCZVF7y/s1600/IMG_1749.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMFFiqj7cxzG11VCar_Oaeam8hRRd1iylkpvjQiBNMYbdFsWkKBsOWVD7pICgIjCMVGoiMRj-jfCzloYg9C-iTFaggDARLOrusEk9S-bZkz3qZtkGqggCoTmzAmelltSk2d7nXnCZVF7y/s640/IMG_1749.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I know. Is this crazy or what? I guess because it has been so HOT and DRY....NO RAIN, the leaves are starting to fall already! You should see the driveway, it is even worse.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaFzWEQHlfwGmPBVfgTutmUQMXToQ5F8qYRg-3S-Ld2oLfz4Hl5m1C-g5uD7Wrhm70w7B2LkVFklES_zfRfHEdJN1D1iZPOCD7AOYzTkQX5Q-kEDwXvGJQbEuAks6WlB0ZdRYsqVfw34HJ/s1600/IMG_1750.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaFzWEQHlfwGmPBVfgTutmUQMXToQ5F8qYRg-3S-Ld2oLfz4Hl5m1C-g5uD7Wrhm70w7B2LkVFklES_zfRfHEdJN1D1iZPOCD7AOYzTkQX5Q-kEDwXvGJQbEuAks6WlB0ZdRYsqVfw34HJ/s640/IMG_1750.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This is what the deck looks like right now. And I swept it night before last!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NxRBISqtlNeT12DcAocw23J9XXdlR3jGma3BojAi9vH9IEqo8XVUQWYeY0m3IZgQRtefYESajFaMr72i_zYL8mFBw_W1CkTuN6s3NMmbuvmikpopc4KL1afxqUNMr4F3iQbaEuiT08l7/s1600/IMG_1751.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NxRBISqtlNeT12DcAocw23J9XXdlR3jGma3BojAi9vH9IEqo8XVUQWYeY0m3IZgQRtefYESajFaMr72i_zYL8mFBw_W1CkTuN6s3NMmbuvmikpopc4KL1afxqUNMr4F3iQbaEuiT08l7/s640/IMG_1751.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I don't remeber this happening this bad in past years at all.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjew76v9cVdwS3n8Fs-B5R0x3OcNkoTn_sAuL9sH-MFuYKRbdENQATBaqDD_Zz4LuRITYYjkh1afOaIQyRDqInuKZB40ZzT51LP4O2RJk7wRzPDUC8giTO8RRfmL7UNymos7-2yxmeGYPfE/s1600/IMG_1752.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjew76v9cVdwS3n8Fs-B5R0x3OcNkoTn_sAuL9sH-MFuYKRbdENQATBaqDD_Zz4LuRITYYjkh1afOaIQyRDqInuKZB40ZzT51LP4O2RJk7wRzPDUC8giTO8RRfmL7UNymos7-2yxmeGYPfE/s640/IMG_1752.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> And this is the back yard today. The septic is done....well they thought it was done but now they have to come back for one thing. I won't even get into it. The whole thing is making me a bit crazy by now. And that pipe will NOT be sticking out of the ground like that when they finally do the final grading and seeding.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHxQDytAE0KncAxVjMneFsLVKM_hfD8cJ7rWKORDXWFJQYvTiC9Nq74JKyec6H9AaulsT9f38zQIiMkFEHUS-jrWUygD9ft4vMVZVmtRGkD52Mh1BmrXf1pJTDnOMeSbvouWHLuWABDx4/s1600/IMG_1753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHxQDytAE0KncAxVjMneFsLVKM_hfD8cJ7rWKORDXWFJQYvTiC9Nq74JKyec6H9AaulsT9f38zQIiMkFEHUS-jrWUygD9ft4vMVZVmtRGkD52Mh1BmrXf1pJTDnOMeSbvouWHLuWABDx4/s640/IMG_1753.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Remember that the birdbath surrounded by flowers used to be here? And where that one lonely azalea now is used to be the BIG japonica bush. Joe is actually out there right now digging, edging and going to mulch some then we will plant some flowers in the circle around the azalea. The birdbath was a little to the right of where that pipe is now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Qk-B69p-JggqTv7Gs-UI9hij2TJYKiH7JRaczCe2hCwZqIYgjp5Vva1NiHwe9b-dVmsJyOqu_wOF2DFxlU2m2fFjBt0e0KxmRnUn6QrsMRE5ghyphenhyphenP4olNU2ZzyHTnQuXJs3qT_mhRi8iX/s1600/IMG_1754.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Qk-B69p-JggqTv7Gs-UI9hij2TJYKiH7JRaczCe2hCwZqIYgjp5Vva1NiHwe9b-dVmsJyOqu_wOF2DFxlU2m2fFjBt0e0KxmRnUn6QrsMRE5ghyphenhyphenP4olNU2ZzyHTnQuXJs3qT_mhRi8iX/s640/IMG_1754.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> See that pile of brances there? Joe discovered that they BROKE 2 large branches off the Japanese maple when they piled all the dirt. GRRRRRRR....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UxVPayN78Ce95p6tSVVEOL2Y-xqYL8Dp4hwdu-BfWIj6lK87fWMVJA3iXAo53jKsymfKS9FGMW1caO1Kvlr2YB_9KttyDQ4unlLhRSob9h0E3QByyvdIAmG8LCqYCCKt2lubMM5NS3r0/s1600/IMG_1755.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UxVPayN78Ce95p6tSVVEOL2Y-xqYL8Dp4hwdu-BfWIj6lK87fWMVJA3iXAo53jKsymfKS9FGMW1caO1Kvlr2YB_9KttyDQ4unlLhRSob9h0E3QByyvdIAmG8LCqYCCKt2lubMM5NS3r0/s640/IMG_1755.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> They came off this bush:(:(:(<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-OxZ1tXZE3Lv0VaKd6aNdrWpiw_A_srNWQkDvLTAK36RXlv_FT5iNb9O6NccTRKEH03kS3_mvuctD5F6CA5JpT3i3egz8QNznSXpcRlgK15Xb1Of7QV1q7jm5T3kgYyZ8dIDmP_R0pBrI/s1600/IMG_1756.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-OxZ1tXZE3Lv0VaKd6aNdrWpiw_A_srNWQkDvLTAK36RXlv_FT5iNb9O6NccTRKEH03kS3_mvuctD5F6CA5JpT3i3egz8QNznSXpcRlgK15Xb1Of7QV1q7jm5T3kgYyZ8dIDmP_R0pBrI/s640/IMG_1756.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This is the rhododerdrom that was lying on the ground for a week. I don't know if it will make it but we are trying.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2jj4l3TRTH0xnrZG9T5ThcA6_vzB4-n98IORnPwnOBtJH0kwCkOHBcDn0ISlhX1Q8ga7dJ8GFNdr0zB2MR21EQ9X5Ynq4UO0spJwYvxJevuh7bDpt9oMDPPKzLm8-jEekk2Y143NWq93q/s1600/IMG_1757.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2jj4l3TRTH0xnrZG9T5ThcA6_vzB4-n98IORnPwnOBtJH0kwCkOHBcDn0ISlhX1Q8ga7dJ8GFNdr0zB2MR21EQ9X5Ynq4UO0spJwYvxJevuh7bDpt9oMDPPKzLm8-jEekk2Y143NWq93q/s640/IMG_1757.JPG" width="480" /></a></div> Joe is going to...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRaglEJ6z27N0X7ucH_KfZn86FDxRfbGe2qJbJCzl7vOYD1OxPV4lxcMaFZKqgPZEmFaYC1JicFqGSUbziquuOoKA72jJESGPPywkKfPtLezuWdp9eN7g2-1gJeTfLzczBbnzc__dPLQ1p/s1600/IMG_1758.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRaglEJ6z27N0X7ucH_KfZn86FDxRfbGe2qJbJCzl7vOYD1OxPV4lxcMaFZKqgPZEmFaYC1JicFqGSUbziquuOoKA72jJESGPPywkKfPtLezuWdp9eN7g2-1gJeTfLzczBbnzc__dPLQ1p/s640/IMG_1758.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> cut off this big limb to give it a better chance.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpo_Xfao1B5_eO_5lnphPIrXW16Cl3tq3pzrPN2CsP995bv1QK2voBAgqxPbHDf2FOXmNdlC5Z2QaUrjuXNxE4wSXeaCbKzunjNiuKkZI3KcFfW06uE8cCkuCK6v47CRKjSsgfG6A5GoY/s1600/IMG_1759.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpo_Xfao1B5_eO_5lnphPIrXW16Cl3tq3pzrPN2CsP995bv1QK2voBAgqxPbHDf2FOXmNdlC5Z2QaUrjuXNxE4wSXeaCbKzunjNiuKkZI3KcFfW06uE8cCkuCK6v47CRKjSsgfG6A5GoY/s640/IMG_1759.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>So that is my update for today. On a better note, they are doing the under basement drain pipes today, at the new house, so tonight we will go out to see and I'll get some shots. Stay cool in this HEAT!!!!!!!!!!!! XO, Pinky

~~~FALLING leaves.....in JULY???!!!~~~

 I know. Is this crazy or what? I guess because it has been so HOT and DRY....NO RAIN, the leaves are starting to fall already! You should see the driveway, it is even worse. This is what the deck looks like right now. And I swept it night before last! I don't remeber this happening this bad in past…

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