tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23460819484160364142024-03-14T05:25:59.302-04:00Through My Red DoorThrough My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-3580250288126976432011-07-06T19:24:00.001-04:002011-07-06T19:53:52.826-04:00His Birthday!<p>WELCOME through my red door!</p> <p>I am really behind with posting on my blog…even worse than the last time! Taking a few hiatuses. But hope to eventually keep up more in the future. Anyway….</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fsJVZ_baPVo/ThTuVMIXJBI/AAAAAAAABVg/VgIViJ_YDzs/s1600-h/Danny%252527s%252520bdy%2525202011%252520339%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Danny's bdy 2011 339" border="0" alt="Danny's bdy 2011 339" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S0gzqfKPehk/ThTuVefLSDI/AAAAAAAABVk/zo4YGGFeKPE/Danny%252527s%252520bdy%2525202011%252520339_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>This table was for my husbands birthday celebration…2 1/2 months ago!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fK8YVLtaR58/ThTuWO3up2I/AAAAAAAABVo/PPJ9RIxNDig/s1600-h/Dannysbdy20113405.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Danny's bdy 2011 340" border="0" alt="Danny's bdy 2011 340" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gr1uXLI_eLs/ThTuW7LQo4I/AAAAAAAABVs/rwsmgUDDjjI/Dannysbdy2011340_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>His birthday was on April 18!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Kpm3WDrwKYw/ThTuXXwhErI/AAAAAAAABVw/9JqU5xwuT7Q/s1600-h/Dannysbdy20113415.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Danny's bdy 2011 341" border="0" alt="Danny's bdy 2011 341" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-O2D7sp6YUfs/ThTuX3KAGyI/AAAAAAAABV0/JDgijgxKfRg/Dannysbdy2011341_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>This one had to be a little more masculine than some of my previous tables, you know, because he’s a man!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Kdrn9_OyR5c/ThTuYho6vsI/AAAAAAAABV4/14n5nNcwmh8/s1600-h/Easter20113425.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 342" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 342" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-l9rORqmxtyA/ThTuZIRL2JI/AAAAAAAABV8/R91QCKEvfD4/Easter2011342_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>So starting with the charger; I borrowed these fabulous wrought iron ones from a friend of mine. Thank you Sue! I am so wishing I had bought them myself when I had the chance. They combine texture and height to this setting!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Z0ERdGOP4zg/ThTuZUh6eiI/AAAAAAAABWA/giR2pzZ37Hk/s1600-h/Easter20113435.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 343" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 343" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Z0u1VgID_WM/ThTuZzPU6KI/AAAAAAAABWE/CRRea2UhcnQ/Easter2011343_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>But of course I wasn’t thinking at the time. They’re from Taste of Home and are no longer available. Maybe I’ll check eBayI </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CyUVvXGCb_c/ThTuad3RknI/AAAAAAAABWI/b2hm7rfNBfc/s1600-h/Easter20113445.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 344" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 344" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XqF5hOigMnk/ThTua-K9FCI/AAAAAAAABWM/mIS80x9eDp4/Easter2011344_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>The next charger is from Henn. Sue and I found the white plates at a flea market. The whole set was $20.00. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9UyeDpsCSS0/ThTublk6BiI/AAAAAAAABWQ/3Wxjpp86ob4/s1600-h/Easter20113455.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 345" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 345" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HtWLHIVE0f8/ThTub4VmnLI/AAAAAAAABWU/9E5Z9Q_uo8Q/Easter2011345_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>The salad plates and soup bowls are the cheap $1.25 pieces I found at our local grocery stores back around last fall, I think it was. Trips to about 5 different locations didn’t even get enough to make 12 full place settings.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1tLgM03YASk/ThTucVgkKhI/AAAAAAAABWY/aDjJ0b8mQKs/s1600-h/Easter20113465.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 346" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 346" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eFPMum8Oc3o/ThTuc9agSEI/AAAAAAAABWg/Lqzxy8ptU-g/Easter2011346_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>The glasses are from Home Goods; the lantern from At Home America and the candle is from Pottery Barn. One of my favorite stores!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-y4-66CXHh48/ThTudVkEUII/AAAAAAAABWk/T_JRoF-CJXQ/s1600-h/Easter20113475.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 347" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 347" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AM6mdv6mhCk/ThTud7ZzYwI/AAAAAAAABWo/rVHqGs7Bpco/Easter2011347_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>If I remember right I found the napkins at TJ Maxx and the rings from antique shopping in Virginia.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VOLhB6CraWI/ThTueC7RN6I/AAAAAAAABWs/kLRzMsUhr8E/s1600-h/Easter20113485.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 348" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 348" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KaWoTtzTYcE/ThTue9qCTbI/AAAAAAAABWw/FmeGYm3ucd4/Easter2011348_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>I honestly can’t remember where this cute little bird came from and it wasn’t even that long ago! But he fit right in on this table.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-d_qhOVktm28/ThTufLVChyI/AAAAAAAABW0/q72qLbi4RYA/s1600-h/Easter20113505.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 350" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 350" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ThrXnvrATkc/ThTufyNySaI/AAAAAAAABW4/rN5vGD_fcsc/Easter2011350_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>My husband was pleased! As I recall the meal was pretty good too, but if I had realized it would take me so long to post this, I would have written the menu down!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IheaYGsyJxM/ThTugZwlIAI/AAAAAAAABW8/qWmvMV1yAhY/s1600-h/Easter20113515.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 351" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 351" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JHqzfe44wlo/ThTuhEGcgxI/AAAAAAAABXA/2xeXh_TMMkc/Easter2011351_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Place settings.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c30gYj71K84/ThTuhRC5GqI/AAAAAAAABXE/0xFy5i9qSR8/s1600-h/Easter20113525.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 352" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 352" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_LTP9eBdwQI/ThTuh3yXyjI/AAAAAAAABXI/F3pOhAHjMsY/Easter2011352_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>The lantern.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bSxFvXpYonI/ThTuiWd_zzI/AAAAAAAABXM/h4kGROjmWEE/s1600-h/Easter20113535.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 353" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 353" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UI0weQkQ0lI/ThTuigL1G2I/AAAAAAAABXQ/r25lNAU7mes/Easter2011353_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-han1ZeRwWZk/ThTujQSiHLI/AAAAAAAABXU/LXKuGx5xysk/s1600-h/Easter20113576.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 357" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 357" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-L5jzvCsuMxs/ThTujpk2K-I/AAAAAAAABXY/IEzRGlGDpjk/Easter2011357_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></a> </p> <p>A closeup view.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KZfRr6TMSFA/ThTukN0y-2I/AAAAAAAABXc/yNbT-nlfMNc/s1600-h/Easter20113585.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 358" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 358" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YjmaJxNvjrM/ThTukl6H3aI/AAAAAAAABXg/sAIHb04SGQI/Easter2011358_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Isnt’ he cute!</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--U8ulX-6A7E/ThTumAzF5KI/AAAAAAAABXk/RMvqP7jguO4/s1600-h/Easter20113555.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 355" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 355" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ULSn9TG81i4/ThTumT74FdI/AAAAAAAABXo/Sz8X8cdo9PQ/Easter2011355_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>A little off center, but shows the details in the plate. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jH9mHtr3JK4/ThTunkddRxI/AAAAAAAABXs/vNuN7ulKIpY/s1600-h/Easter20113645.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 364" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 364" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tqv5bIyqVEM/ThTun7DLqLI/AAAAAAAABXw/ztg2tG2Kthw/Easter2011364_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>The whole thing. Someone wasn’t home that night for Dad’s birthday!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lYPXr3mJM2o/ThTuobRDtSI/AAAAAAAABX0/PXc5N2xjkNY/s1600-h/Easter20113625.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 362" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 362" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lD2SILIehvg/ThTuo4nUulI/AAAAAAAABX4/kYadxKE8Dco/Easter2011362_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>My birthday was the week after his, but we went out to dinner. Then our 25th anniversary was the day after that! We went to a lovely B & B in Lancaster County, so I hadn’t set a table for it. But I am working on one and will be showing it soon! Hopefully!</p> <p>I told you I was a little behind! And apparently, a lot forgetful!</p> <p>Thanks for visiting!</p> <p>I’m linking to Susan’s <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/10/tablescape-celebrating-autumn-welcome.html" target="_blank">Tablescape Thursday</a>. Come join me there!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ahhcLnRF2Vw/ThTupNCpA9I/AAAAAAAABX8/W1kVY-NWm6s/s1600-h/tablescapethursday%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="tablescapethursday" border="0" alt="tablescapethursday" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LnrkG8yV4cc/ThTupvdjUqI/AAAAAAAABYA/SQVI0DgDWCw/tablescapethursday_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="154" height="154"></a> </p> <p>See you there!</p> <p>Sheila</p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-23526582097589145982011-06-29T20:28:00.001-04:002011-06-29T20:29:58.643-04:00Patriotic Kitchen Counter Vignette<p> </p> <p>WELCOME through my red door!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-v5leE_vrlc8/TgvDIOziWdI/AAAAAAAABUU/BVmxE2ti-0E/s1600-h/IMG_09565.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0956" border="0" alt="IMG_0956" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-L14GDv4YrQY/TgvDIlY6tqI/AAAAAAAABUY/tmxg5yoy474/IMG_0956_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Oh don’t you just love patriotic holidays?</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yk8jFU0Utwg/TgvDI4tQ-pI/AAAAAAAABUc/iKt1kMQXod4/s1600-h/IMG_09575.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0957" border="0" alt="IMG_0957" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-d8TsxU_m4A4/TgvDJ_8UeCI/AAAAAAAABUg/WbjMex9_qyc/IMG_0957_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>They’re so festive.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LAg6pgA4_xM/TgvDKfkTSnI/AAAAAAAABUk/98dN-b-Cr6I/s1600-h/IMG_09585.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0958" border="0" alt="IMG_0958" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CHTeXOdQyZM/TgvDKzdN2OI/AAAAAAAABUo/48YCGxdqqXI/IMG_0958_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Red, white and blue is such a beautiful color combination. So cheerful!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eB6GHVplZ_0/TgvDLWzKdbI/AAAAAAAABUs/WWT4rMlStfo/s1600-h/IMG_09595.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0959" border="0" alt="IMG_0959" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yyba8Hkp1Xs/TgvDMDa0KlI/AAAAAAAABUw/8ZpYsiUyBvg/IMG_0959_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>The food alone is something we all look forward to.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NttZ2ZyoiiA/TgvDMfNTOjI/AAAAAAAABU0/QUe1i_XNW74/s1600-h/IMG_09605.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0960" border="0" alt="IMG_0960" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--SIn1HConh4/TgvDNEYY8SI/AAAAAAAABU4/gyTdKurANwA/IMG_0960_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p> Barbecue ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs,</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RU8j_gmhi4M/TgvDN53dYnI/AAAAAAAABU8/Tf_qlU4-5Zo/s1600-h/IMG_09625.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0962" border="0" alt="IMG_0962" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-d86JflotAE8/TgvDOXI3vRI/AAAAAAAABVA/EsWEmg7Veq0/IMG_0962_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>baked beans, potato salad, corn on the cob…watermelon!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zEYnG0j8F3A/TgvDO01iv_I/AAAAAAAABVE/dJ8kPrs_gdU/s1600-h/IMG_09635.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0963" border="0" alt="IMG_0963" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DXldtp5QSGU/TgvDPvZVyCI/AAAAAAAABVI/8HZjtI2CIR4/IMG_0963_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>Just love it!</p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-15297858115827200032011-06-27T18:51:00.001-04:002011-06-27T18:52:44.067-04:00INDEPENDENCE DAY 2011<p> </p> <p>My goodness! Is it July already? Wasn’t it just Easter? After a long hiatus from blogland, I thought I couldn’t let America’s most important holiday slide by without paying tribute.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-x977Cuui4s4/TgkJHIOowlI/AAAAAAAABRM/p4mFxvB-d7M/s1600-h/20100810_131.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_1" border="0" alt="20100810_1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NuWwCYin5_I/TgkJHdGF6xI/AAAAAAAABRQ/WlKq_KHd3Ck/20100810_1_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>I’m sure everyone has many memories of how they’ve celebrated the Fourth of July. Some do the same thing every year. Some do something different.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WCGFaOiHCno/TgkJHyu3cCI/AAAAAAAABRU/RcbkYvdKFgk/s1600-h/20100810_23.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_2" border="0" alt="20100810_2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JtSgo9w_mts/TgkJIjVIOnI/AAAAAAAABRY/KnToqSwVU3o/20100810_2_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Most celebrate with a cookout, barbecue or picnic with family and friends in their backyards or at local parks,</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-de6g_DvzDhE/TgkJI_dc_-I/AAAAAAAABRc/basi2Px8e6Q/s1600-h/20100810_33.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_3" border="0" alt="20100810_3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-a_ClVFe77sI/TgkJJEP1ZUI/AAAAAAAABRg/ERzs18vB_y0/20100810_3_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>and follow the festivities with fireworks in their neighborhoods or by watching the town sponsored displays. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OrluQ73VcbE/TgkJJn1-4BI/AAAAAAAABRk/6jjKqTLjkzA/s1600-h/20100810_53.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_5" border="0" alt="20100810_5" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-L5-7N_L23eA/TgkJKOufRGI/AAAAAAAABRo/1Op6rEOx_pk/20100810_5_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>In Maryland, backyard fireworks are prohibited, so you won’t see any stands in parking lots doing booming business. But we can go to any number of the local cities’ beautiful shows.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-l2RcRrLqUyc/TgkJKdUetJI/AAAAAAAABRs/idzILHN7YqY/s1600-h/20100810_63.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_6" border="0" alt="20100810_6" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fHOVMXTEbuo/TgkJK554vTI/AAAAAAAABRw/0A59VfSp61Y/20100810_6_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Or we have the privilege of fighting our way down to the National Mall to experience the fantastic shows put on there every year. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4PoAOK7ZKAY/TgkJLJsojOI/AAAAAAAABR0/abdToUMsHAo/s1600-h/20100810_73.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_7" border="0" alt="20100810_7" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tq8oUMS7uv0/TgkJLy-IWdI/AAAAAAAABR4/7v0Bljj6-Dk/20100810_7_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>I moved to this area in 1979. In 1980 the Beach Boys made their first performance on the 4th of July on the National Mall. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qxxRkKay0ig/TgkJMOKVqfI/AAAAAAAABR8/V413wfJdlM4/s1600-h/20100810_83.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_8" border="0" alt="20100810_8" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-78NMhHsehY0/TgkJMjfyzGI/AAAAAAAABSA/PEKhy6EwR0Y/20100810_8_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>And that is where I spent the day that year!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PJt_IiRGSak/TgkJNLo8GdI/AAAAAAAABSE/kuzI_PHOgQE/s1600-h/20100810_93.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_9" border="0" alt="20100810_9" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-e0T8zHxqFL8/TgkJNRDIEqI/AAAAAAAABSI/ljUhU8pR8jE/20100810_9_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Now my memory doesn’t go back that far with complete accuracy, so I won’t even try to remember all the details.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HVrAx7CQO1w/TgkJN4eUG1I/AAAAAAAABSM/sRCubYqVu5A/s1600-h/20100810_103.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_10" border="0" alt="20100810_10" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uF6MrPOH-Sw/TgkJOVQPQ8I/AAAAAAAABSQ/oxk_ZBmzVzQ/20100810_10_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>I do remember a very hot, muggy, DC day in the sweltering sun surrounded by thousands of people sitting on blankets.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zGYTT5kIlCg/TgkJPAQ-RTI/AAAAAAAABSU/JBpwoZm5VI0/s1600-h/20100810_113.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_11" border="0" alt="20100810_11" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-o5xc_yH9rXo/TgkJPq_hgkI/AAAAAAAABSY/wHqzDEaqbZc/20100810_11_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Some of them, most of them, drinking beer and smoking…stuff! </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9r0bKd2lzJ4/TgkJQKsBw-I/AAAAAAAABSc/iY5Fk-_Vphs/s1600-h/20100810_123.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_12" border="0" alt="20100810_12" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-06E39-hU1rk/TgkJQaftigI/AAAAAAAABSg/XMXipl5ZjmQ/20100810_12_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>The day progressed with a great concert as I recall, and then the sun started baking some, most, of those people sitting in such close proximity to me who were drinking beer and smoking…stuff. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LRWEzdI6a0c/TgkJQ8cLo-I/AAAAAAAABSk/kEm3fH-MqUo/s1600-h/20100810_45.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_4" border="0" alt="20100810_4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-T2bn92VSfmo/TgkJRbzsY9I/AAAAAAAABSo/37DnTkbi088/20100810_4_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>The sights and smells turned unpleasant! Time to move to another part of the mall for the fireworks extravaganza.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EXtopU255bM/TgkJRnRPhZI/AAAAAAAABSs/o4mSDnDd78o/s1600-h/20100810_135.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_13" border="0" alt="20100810_13" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-N6hUlPRAicw/TgkJSFW4t-I/AAAAAAAABSw/llDSzuvSSjY/20100810_13_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Which didn’t disappoint!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-l39dL_qdUp0/TgkJSQsH0iI/AAAAAAAABS0/w0LqXZcaVmw/s1600-h/20100810_145.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_14" border="0" alt="20100810_14" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eIHk3bahgPU/TgkJSyVLKII/AAAAAAAABS4/eC2A1bOjxeU/20100810_14_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>The ride home to Virginia on the Metro was a cattle call as it usually is after a huge event downtown. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nYXPX1zIYA0/TgkJTCqtR3I/AAAAAAAABS8/w8RtSTn65Fs/s1600-h/20100810_155.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_15" border="0" alt="20100810_15" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0b2_iNGwock/TgkJTvYSm1I/AAAAAAAABTA/VFMZGQDFjbc/20100810_15_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>But when you’re young, an experience like that day is more exciting than bothersome.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WTKce6Trai4/TgkJUKW9-sI/AAAAAAAABTE/LMbEiUMdo4s/s1600-h/20100810_165.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_16" border="0" alt="20100810_16" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7D9h8Ean85M/TgkJUbISntI/AAAAAAAABTI/VatuM2th6sI/20100810_16_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>I’ve gone downtown for the fourth, maybe a couple of times more since then…with my husband and kids. But now the kids can go down on their own.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6ABHOTgFh9g/TgkJUxZqToI/AAAAAAAABTM/olt9o06XARY/s1600-h/20100810_175.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_17" border="0" alt="20100810_17" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9YQPf92_2DI/TgkJVVd_uLI/AAAAAAAABTQ/8Iw3T1y1R5s/20100810_17_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>And I’m content to watch those beautiful colors on TV, or down the street from the fairgrounds, rather than fighting the traffic and crowds.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WCdPL64kC8s/TgkJVkf9zbI/AAAAAAAABTU/GJ9Acngm_8E/s1600-h/20100810_185.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_18" border="0" alt="20100810_18" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hSRaHtvhCDM/TgkJWNHpcrI/AAAAAAAABTY/Vhjnv_ndQHA/20100810_18_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Or I’m content to celebrate America’s most important holiday on my deck with a great meal with friends and family, remembering (or trying to) past 4th’s. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yzAg0Q2Cmjo/TgkJWhT8a_I/AAAAAAAABTc/La2QKIMV_e4/s1600-h/20100810_195.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_19" border="0" alt="20100810_19" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-m015IsxbqSQ/TgkJXVvEiWI/AAAAAAAABTg/KI1lWdhC8kQ/20100810_19_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>I hope I never grow too old to enjoy the sparkling bursts of explosions in the sky that we are privileged to experience with our senses wherever we live in this great country,</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-d9L3G62T5YA/TgkJXkVy1II/AAAAAAAABTk/L2GFXW8zgBA/s1600-h/20100810_226.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_22" border="0" alt="20100810_22" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wx9LLG6-smQ/TgkJYFGix9I/AAAAAAAABTo/aOYGNbpQx8M/20100810_22_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>reminding us always that we truly do live in the land of opportunity.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ahgGvwTs3_U/TgkJYeJvMCI/AAAAAAAABTs/I3Sdg-djJls/s1600-h/20100810_235.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_23" border="0" alt="20100810_23" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vehB8C-7qNA/TgkJY7_qPGI/AAAAAAAABTw/-RXN7gdiqr0/20100810_23_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>I hope you all have a fun, happy and delicious celebration this year in honor of our country’s birthday!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wa4wtT-KaD0/TgkJZdVgLfI/AAAAAAAABT0/nv4a8ByH6V8/s1600-h/20100810_245.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_24" border="0" alt="20100810_24" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-V-lc391bta0/TgkJZtVz8sI/AAAAAAAABT4/n2k8yqWttzA/20100810_24_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <blockquote> <p> HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!</p></blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Tgq6hdtEgSI/TgkJZ9w9MjI/AAAAAAAABT8/XUvql3ZdMDo/s1600-h/20100810_255.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_25" border="0" alt="20100810_25" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-r7YixOTRMSs/TgkJac-n_HI/AAAAAAAABUA/qYtQSVjZsXE/20100810_25_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <blockquote> <p> And may God continue to bless us always!</p></blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-X22ltEXtTh4/TgkJayu0TcI/AAAAAAAABUE/z_yYm_S0krA/s1600-h/20100810_265.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20100810_26" border="0" alt="20100810_26" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UIXT__HvTbI/TgkJbHDF9KI/AAAAAAAABUI/jx7PIgrtkoQ/20100810_26_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>Hope to see you at all the festive red, white and blue parties at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2011/06/71st-table-top-tuesday.html">Table Top Tuesday</a> and <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a>!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C783Y7hIjrA/TgkJbjFoX-I/AAAAAAAABUM/B00b0SamTqI/s1600-h/GraduationsandTablescapes2905.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 290" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 290" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--8tvsWRB7Lw/TgkJcFEhs7I/AAAAAAAABUQ/loa5p2QEw-Y/GraduationsandTablescapes290_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>Thanks for visiting!</p> <p>Sheila</p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-87005456809365688382011-04-25T08:45:00.001-04:002011-04-25T10:17:15.325-04:00Easter Brunch<p> <p><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>WELCOME THROUGH MY RED DOOR!</em></strong></p> <p>I found this story about the Easter bunny on a website of Easter poems and stories.<em> <strong> </strong></em></p> <p><strong><em>Origin of The Easter Bunny<br></em></strong><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVskObu5HI/AAAAAAAABOk/u2r-I0oieoE/s1600-h/Easter20113695.jpg"><strong><em><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 369" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 369" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVskifsIPI/AAAAAAAABOo/AvB7cNUZ6mo/Easter2011369_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></em></strong></a></p> <p><strong><em> The Easter Bunny is a symbol that originated with the pagan festival of Eastre.</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em> </em></strong><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsk9DllWI/AAAAAAAABOs/481Xen6YaxE/s1600-h/Easter20113705.jpg"><strong><em><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 370" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 370" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsleb9y8I/AAAAAAAABOw/PD0FJln8MbM/Easter2011370_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em> The goddess, Eastre, was worshipped by the Anglo-Saxons<br> through her earthly symbol,</em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVslpTunxI/AAAAAAAABO0/JJIwope_ZUU/s1600-h/Easter20113725.jpg"><strong><em><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 372" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 372" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsmATT7LI/AAAAAAAABO4/6wDQU3mOiUo/Easter2011372_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></em></strong></a></p> <p><strong><em> the hare or rabbit.</em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsmYu7hmI/AAAAAAAABO8/JvArf53eVkE/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20389%5B5%5D.jpg"><strong><em><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 389" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 389" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsmrspiJI/AAAAAAAABPA/xnnjihnmwNQ/Easter%202011%20389_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>The date of Easter is determined by the moon whose symbolism is strongly tied to that of the hare.</em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsmywhMOI/AAAAAAAABPE/VgTJhlcXsFo/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20377%5B5%5D.jpg"><strong><em><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 377" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 377" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsnM73foI/AAAAAAAABPI/Xz0iZI5UoUA/Easter%202011%20377_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>In fact, the hare is the symbol for the moon. </em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsnn3T7CI/AAAAAAAABPM/UTrIM0Ti8pQ/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20399%5B5%5D.jpg"><strong><em><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 399" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 399" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsn7ON-1I/AAAAAAAABPQ/zcuMGy5YECg/Easter%202011%20399_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Ever since the Council of Nicea in 325 A.D., Easter has been celebrated on the first Sunday following the first full moon after March 21st.<br></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsoBaAo6I/AAAAAAAABPU/fVqVMu7OnKg/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20400%5B5%5D.jpg"><strong><em><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 400" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 400" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsoq0IC7I/AAAAAAAABPY/K-EurhYl3bI/Easter%202011%20400_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>The Easter bunny was introduced to American folklore by the German settlers who arrived in the Pennsylvania Dutch country during the 1700s. </em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVspJ1CK_I/AAAAAAAABPc/ZKGtr0vh79Y/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20388%5B5%5D.jpg"><strong><em><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 388" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 388" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVspV9iisI/AAAAAAAABPg/XtrQNXrrE-Y/Easter%202011%20388_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>The arrival of the "Oschter Haws" was considered "childhood's greatest pleasure" next to a visit from Christ-Kindel on Christmas Eve. </em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsp2xS-BI/AAAAAAAABPk/8P1F-9D0lYw/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20387%5B5%5D.jpg"><strong><em><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 387" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 387" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsqPBscfI/AAAAAAAABPo/ZxKNEjW6B-M/Easter%202011%20387_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>The children believed that if they were good the "Oschter Haws" would<br>lay a nest of colored eggs.</em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsqsnPpdI/AAAAAAAABPs/ihJEcoMT9IQ/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20394%5B5%5D.jpg"><strong><em><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 394" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 394" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsq7ZQgqI/AAAAAAAABPw/G1X4aY22AMU/Easter%202011%20394_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></em></strong></a><strong><em> <br>The children would build their nest in a secluded place in the home, the barn or the garden. </em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsrTTyzgI/AAAAAAAABP0/NFfnIqM1miM/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20403%5B5%5D.jpg"><strong><em><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 403" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 403" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsrka77iI/AAAAAAAABP4/yip8XehxMbU/Easter%202011%20403_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Boys would use their caps and girls their bonnets to make the nests. </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em> </em></strong><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsr0axeSI/AAAAAAAABP8/-ZnXUojwkg0/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20398%5B5%5D.jpg"><strong><em><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 398" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 398" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVssWZA3TI/AAAAAAAABQA/FOaPIOyUCQQ/Easter%202011%20398_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>The use of elaborate Easter baskets came later as the tradition of the Easter bunny spread through out the country.</em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVss3PqNiI/AAAAAAAABQE/yJcSpH1REAw/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20391%5B5%5D.jpg"><strong><em><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 391" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 391" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVstLGpa5I/AAAAAAAABQI/lpoyyPNJtNg/Easter%202011%20391_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>The author is anonymous.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVstVPcNjI/AAAAAAAABQM/ZjeHeDtJ3NM/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20382%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 382" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 382" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVst8w1trI/AAAAAAAABQQ/ZoWKeZVkN1M/Easter%202011%20382_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>This table, as so many others, just came about, partly unplanned, but with what is around the house.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsuIod2yI/AAAAAAAABQU/CO52YZm86PM/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20397%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 397" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 397" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsukA_1bI/AAAAAAAABQY/A979hZ_tHOw/Easter%202011%20397_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>So what was I going to write about? I don’t consider myself a writer to any degree, so it’s always the hardest part for me when putting up a post. That and getting my computer to cooperate!</p> <p><b><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsu3MCjTI/AAAAAAAABQc/TriWuquDVkY/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20385%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 385" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 385" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsvWNVW-I/AAAAAAAABQg/a0mpdT1SQYs/Easter%202011%20385_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </b></p> <p>So as I’ve done before, I searched for a story. This one couldn’t have fit better. But I was uncomfortable with all the talk about a pagan goddess and hares…after all Easter is the holiest of all Christian holidays.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsvpvzwwI/AAAAAAAABQk/g95Bjk0OFkk/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20376%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 376" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 376" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsv9HOAGI/AAAAAAAABQo/L3L9gPH6BIY/Easter%202011%20376_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>As I read I searched a little more, and even though I sort of knew some of it already, I came to appreciate the history behind the traditions and how church events have evolved. </p> <p><b><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsweIgV9I/AAAAAAAABQs/wsXWjIU-0gw/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20384%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 384" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 384" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVswmInOZI/AAAAAAAABQw/FGqJaSAn14I/Easter%202011%20384_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></b></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>I love spring! Everything starting over! Renewal! Another chance! So wise!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsw6LgPkI/AAAAAAAABQ0/zxd3QG7Me-8/s1600-h/Easter20113955.jpg"><strong><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Easter 2011 395" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 395" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsxYH8lFI/AAAAAAAABQ4/3jn-pTZpkdY/Easter2011395_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></strong></a></p> <p></p> <p>And so another place setting was added to this table as my youngest joined us for Easter brunch and we were all together again if only for a day (until summer). </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsx6BfomI/AAAAAAAABQ8/qTzgJCb3Th8/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20407%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 407" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 407" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsyHFLQUI/AAAAAAAABRA/FaCnLnqtCHU/Easter%202011%20407_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>I hope you and your families have had a joyous and blessed Easter Season and will continue to ‘bloom’ and ‘grow’ as we move on into the rest of the year.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsySFhJxI/AAAAAAAABRE/nTf7vs0HILQ/s1600-h/Easter%202011%20412%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Easter 2011 412" border="0" alt="Easter 2011 412" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TbVsymJ-nvI/AAAAAAAABRI/Z6VUZXDOnms/Easter%202011%20412_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Now I think we can actually get on with the spring planting outside! Yay!</p> <p>Happy Easter! Happy Spring!</p> <p>Sheila</p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-1418177288906078832011-03-23T17:17:00.000-04:002011-03-23T17:17:34.303-04:00First Day of SpringWelcome Through My Red Door<br />
This past Sunday was officially the first day of spring.<br />
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It’s trying so hard to make it’s first appearances in my yard.<br />
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The crocus have come and gone. They never stick around long enough for me.<br />
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The daffodils are still trying to make up their minds. They’ve peaked in other neighborhoods and yards…not mine!<br />
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And the deer and the bunnies have already had their first feast on my tulips. I doubt we’ll get to enjoy them this year, sorry to say. <br />
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But the forsythia, well, is always reliable!<br />
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My next door neighbor has a bush planted right up against her fence, so it grows through in to my backyard.<br />
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I have to admit that I never really gave that bush much thought, except to view it out my kitchen window, and I’ve lived in my house for almost 10 years.<br />
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But this year, now that I’ve started a new hobby, this bush has become inspirational!<br />
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As soon as those yellow buds started popping, I started watching that bush because I had a picture in my minds eye!<br />
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It was to be the anchor of this table. I just snipped away.<br />
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Grabbed one of my white pitchers and stuffed it.<br />
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Then I remembered I had this yellow tablecloth. A treasure I inherited from my Italian grandmother.<br />
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And somewhere in the back of my mind I remembered there were napkins to go with it. However, I didn’t remember that there were two different ones.<br />
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The fringe edged cocktail napkins came in handy as a little runner to cover up the hole in the tablecloth that the pitcher of forsythia couldn’t, because of course the hole was not centered in the middle!! Reminds me; I need to find a professional vintage linen repairer!<br />
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Did I mention this set is very old? My grandmother, if she were still alive, would have been 102 years old this year.<br />
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And all the linens I inherited from her were around long before I was even thought of! And I’ve been around a long time!<br />
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You’ve probably seen all the dishes, flatware, and candlesticks on many of my tables, but I just picked up the margarita/fruit glasses the other day at Salvation Army for 50% off. So I only paid .30 each!! <br />
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This table served us a sunny and delicious spring Sunday brunch of scrambled eggs, <br />
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hash browns, spinach and garlic sausage,<br />
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fruit and orange juice!<br />
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I have to say, I can’t think of when I have ever been so happy or excited to see spring arrive as I have this year.<br />
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I’ve had spring fever since November!<br />
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And I’m itching to get to the nursery to fill the yard with some color!<br />
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Can’t wait!!<br />
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I’m joining Susan at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a> for <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/10/tablescape-celebrating-autumn-welcome.html" target="_blank">Tablescape Thursday</a>. Hope you will stop in there too.<br />
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Thanks for stopping in. I hope you’ve enjoyed your visit.<br />
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Happy Spring,<br />
SheilaThrough My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-29002662369181879312011-03-16T16:57:00.001-04:002011-03-16T17:10:23.967-04:00ST. PATRICK’S DAY<blockquote></blockquote> <p>WELCOME THROUGH MY RED DOOR!</p> <p>This St. Patrick’s Day holiday table is being combined with my youngest child and second son’s birthday celebration this month. You might have met him <a href="http://welcomethroughmyreddoor.blogspot.com/2010/08/umd-send-off.html">here</a>. His name is… PATRICK! Imagine that! </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkEMWPEaI/AAAAAAAABHw/vYooOXmKRFs/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20039%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 039" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 039" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkEi4wlAI/AAAAAAAABH0/qC9oS3sgyC0/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20039_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a> </p> <p> A little story!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkE1HujcI/AAAAAAAABH4/pJiPMlTkRKc/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20002.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 002" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 002" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkFfCO1wI/AAAAAAAABH8/FWWsPKHGl_Q/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20002_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a></p> <p> I am of Irish-Italian heritage. My mother’s family is the Irish side.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkF3e6LcI/AAAAAAAABIA/1s2yqWFynLI/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20009.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 009" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 009" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkGp0_JmI/AAAAAAAABIE/aEApuKutTao/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20009_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a></p> <p>My husband’s family is mostly Irish too, so our kids are almost 3 quarters Irish decent and one quarter Italian. (However we’re all proud to say we are 100% American!) </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkG_C7N7I/AAAAAAAABII/KbXwguposIU/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20004.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 004" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 004" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkHK3-hAI/AAAAAAAABIM/PPqT6YIE43k/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20004_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a> </p> <p>Anyway, when I found out that Patrick’s due date was March 18th, I was <strong><em><u>convinced</u></em></strong> he was going to be born one day early on St. Patrick’s day.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkHpfpcTI/AAAAAAAABIQ/uE1jeK-ORu0/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20005.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 005" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 005" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkHwIgI7I/AAAAAAAABIU/xm7SFhujT7o/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20005_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a></p> <p>So how could we not name him after Ireland’s great saint. For <strong><em><u>that</u></em></strong> reason, <strong><em><u>and</u></em></strong> that ‘Patrick’ flowed so well with our new baby boy’s future middle name…Basil…after his Italian grandfather, he is named Patrick! </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkIDAk-0I/AAAAAAAABIY/I-jjJU9Ikbo/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20006.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 006" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 006" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkIv2czuI/AAAAAAAABIc/nEr_8YRTF_g/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20006_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a> </p> <p>But, alas, our little, well not so little, Patrick was <strong><em><u>not</u></em></strong> born on March 17th, <strong><em><u>or</u></em></strong> the 18th. He was in no hurry to enter the world and kept me waiting, anxiously until March 23rd!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkI0b3neI/AAAAAAAABIg/Q71cEjlzqvY/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20029.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 029" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 029" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkJOHURwI/AAAAAAAABIk/1uAg6OGOXvQ/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20029_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a> </p> <p>Okay, not a <strong><em><u>real</u></em></strong> long time, but even though he was so laid back about arriving, he was a very active bouncing baby boy! I think he was practicing his soccer moves on me for his future team! And I was more than ready for him to present himself and stop the hat tricks!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkJZhGCwI/AAAAAAAABIo/qAxqRk5rfno/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20008.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 008" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 008" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkJh5p-PI/AAAAAAAABIs/Gw6oMz9p-mo/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20008_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a> </p> <p>So the name stuck, as his older siblings, ages 4 and two and a half, already knew him as Patrick Basil. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkJxb2fJI/AAAAAAAABIw/jEQZeNr1vxk/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20011.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 011" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 011" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkKTeGe-I/AAAAAAAABI0/5N2cYqQeW9o/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a> </p> <p>If by chance that sonogram was wrong and he was a she, then they would have <strong><em><u>had</u></em></strong> to have gotten used to a different name.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkKgwT2iI/AAAAAAAABI4/xu5WIklRqV0/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20017.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 017" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 017" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkLScgYqI/AAAAAAAABI8/QOOQlSOn36E/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20017_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a> </p> <p>I didn’t find out until years later, that my great, great grandfather Patrick was the first of his 14 siblings to come to America from County Mayo, Ireland in the early 1850’s, so I can’t say we named our Patrick after him! </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkLiSOOOI/AAAAAAAABJA/XY5KIj_719E/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20022.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 022" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 022" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkMAykXYI/AAAAAAAABJI/ikhjRa2AuyM/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20022_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a> </p> <p>Anyway, Patrick turns 20 this year and leaves us teenagerless. But that doesn’t mean I don’t call on St. Patrick anymore. Our Patrick is in college and still needs all the help (and luck) he can get!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkMWpk1CI/AAAAAAAABJM/EN4p4AJhRSY/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20014.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 014" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 014" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkM9-Y8qI/AAAAAAAABJQ/Zy5VuaLdR9Y/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20014_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a> </p> <p> I like to think St. Patrick hangs around to keep an eye on his namesake. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkNFx5qsI/AAAAAAAABJU/pvyg4ITiGdw/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20013.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 013" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 013" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkNS_PcEI/AAAAAAAABJY/SWnnsWQUgOw/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20013_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a> </p> <p> Happy Birthday and St. Patrick’s Day Patrick Basil. And many, many more to ya! </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkN_qsKRI/AAAAAAAABJc/5l_YFrGyOMs/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20032.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 032" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 032" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkOMNAB1I/AAAAAAAABJg/fShCYfKlPDQ/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20032_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a> </p> <p> A ‘Luck of the Irish’ toast to all of you and a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day too!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkOfokKAI/AAAAAAAABJk/WkZuq_w3WBA/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20042.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 042" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 042" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkO_T8eyI/AAAAAAAABJo/4pZgpF0UAcE/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20042_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a> </p> <p>Oh, just a side note: These very old monogramed napkins belonged to my Irish grandmother, Mary Helen O’Halloran (maiden name). Her family was from County Cork.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkPIPf0vI/AAAAAAAABJs/b_wPYaNFDQs/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20012.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 012" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 012" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkSj9tpwI/AAAAAAAABJw/CED83gU6T8M/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a> </p> <p>I love these napkins for obvious reasons, but because they can also stand for my Italian maiden name which starts with an ‘O’ too! The same aunt who gave me the beautiful silver in this setting, gave the napkins to me, I’m sure because she knew I’d love to have something of my grandmother’s, and how much I love old things and it was my initial!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkS2j1SCI/AAAAAAAABJ0/Mrq-sneYpNc/s1600-h/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20021.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="St. Patricks Day 2011 021" border="0" alt="St. Patricks Day 2011 021" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkTbqjB1I/AAAAAAAABJ4/GmS9Cy0fzyY/St.%20Patricks%20Day%202011%20021_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="706" height="493"></a> </p> <p> So isn’t everyone Irish on St. Patrick’s Day?</p> <p> Thank you for stopping by. I can’t wait to visit all of you. </p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkTjBUR9I/AAAAAAAABJ8/T7XC-qQ-ouY/s1600-h/tablescapethursday6.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="tablescapethursday" border="0" alt="tablescapethursday" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TYEkTx1iVFI/AAAAAAAABKA/WYq26L-XXZQ/tablescapethursday_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="154" height="154"></a></p> <p> I’m skipping over with my pot of gold to <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/10/tablescape-celebrating-autumn-welcome.html" target="_blank">Tablescape Thursday</a>. Come join me!</p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-71377625502891466762011-02-02T19:06:00.001-05:002011-02-02T19:15:44.865-05:00VALENTINE’S DAY<p><b></b> <p><b>WELCOME THROUGH MY RED DOOR</b> <p>I found this sweet little love story on line and thought I’d share it along with my Valentine’s Day table. <p><b>For Lovers Everywhere</b> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwqRNhZoI/AAAAAAAABDs/eadkZPfw_1k/s1600-h/13120110546.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="1-31-2011 054" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 054" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwqjlV5oI/AAAAAAAABDw/7CaXojrUhR4/1312011054_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> <p><b>John Blanchard stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didn't, the girl with the rose.</b> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwrPQsrwI/AAAAAAAABD0/R0MzvgHKzoo/s1600-h/13120110555.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="1-31-2011 055" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 055" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwr7c4bTI/AAAAAAAABD4/PdzujVdfgIs/1312011055_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> <p><b>His interest in her had begun thirteen months before in a Florida library. Taking a book off the shelf he found himself intrigued, not with the words of the book, but with the notes penciled in the margin.</b> <p><b><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwsIf7XRI/AAAAAAAABD8/90JrTT3WY98/s1600-h/13120110565.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="1-31-2011 056" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 056" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwslEzkEI/AAAAAAAABEA/CgD7YdsR19o/1312011056_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </b> <p><b>The soft handwriting reflected a thoughtful soul and insightful mind. In the front of the book, he discovered the previous owner's name, Miss Hollis Maynell.</b> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwtDvar9I/AAAAAAAABEE/5lzt-k9sU-w/s1600-h/13120110575.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="1-31-2011 057" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 057" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwtoztLCI/AAAAAAAABEI/cZhV-n7du3o/1312011057_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> <p><b>With time and effort he located her address. She lived in New York City. He wrote her a letter introducing himself and inviting her to correspond. The next day he was shipped overseas for service in World War II. </b> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwtyPYD_I/AAAAAAAABEM/v-v6C8zANlM/s1600-h/13120110605.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="1-31-2011 060" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 060" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwuaEjLfI/AAAAAAAABEQ/7w0x_ksV_-E/1312011060_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> <p><b>During the next year and one month the two grew to know each other through the mail. Each letter was a seed falling on a fertile heart. </b> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwu3WdniI/AAAAAAAABEU/GndwNX8q_Is/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20064%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 064" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 064" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwvYTRILI/AAAAAAAABEY/F8Bqqk27ugg/1-31-2011%20064_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> <p><b>A romance was budding. Blanchard requested a photograph, but she refused. She felt that if he really cared, it wouldn't matter what she looked like. </b> <p><b><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwv-iV11I/AAAAAAAABEc/9ubziJJ44ig/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20088%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 088" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 088" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwwOS0zYI/AAAAAAAABEg/8O9L4QTHdMU/1-31-2011%20088_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="224"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwwjviwPI/AAAAAAAABEk/G2_I8W9i7-g/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20087%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 087" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 087" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwxITOPTI/AAAAAAAABEo/fKSSRucYjKg/1-31-2011%20087_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="224"></a> </b></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwxuwbmLI/AAAAAAAABEs/k3v_S69PofU/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20086%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 086" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 086" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwyltBe6I/AAAAAAAABEw/le_CvgmFCpE/1-31-2011%20086_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="224"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwy0e420I/AAAAAAAABE0/4-Kke0BzPKE/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20085%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 085" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 085" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnwzqk6M7I/AAAAAAAABE4/xjrA6bykSCQ/1-31-2011%20085_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="224"></a> </p> <p><b>When the day finally came for him to return from Europe, they scheduled their first meeting - 7:00 PM at the Grand Central Station in New York. "You'll recognize me," she wrote, "by the red rose I'll be wearing on my lapel."</b> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnw0en2onI/AAAAAAAABE8/DDy_V9ma7qo/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20084%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 084" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 084" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnw1WdP-RI/AAAAAAAABFA/VJ5lGScF-r8/1-31-2011%20084_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="224"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnw155QW-I/AAAAAAAABFE/gHxEIdbObSw/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20083%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 083" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 083" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnw2dIzb2I/AAAAAAAABFI/QC5NgNZN3rw/1-31-2011%20083_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="224"></a> <p><b>So at 7:00 he was in the station looking for a girl whose heart he loved, but whose face he'd never seen. I'll let Mr. Blanchard tell you what happened:</b> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnw2y7ebOI/AAAAAAAABFM/4i6935jsWaI/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20082%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 082" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 082" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnw3DSzmcI/AAAAAAAABFQ/G1FATWdve6w/1-31-2011%20082_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="224"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnw3qQlCbI/AAAAAAAABFU/ZoCn4y_aEF0/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20076%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 076" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 076" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnw4NYDQEI/AAAAAAAABFY/JaDStL-GKn4/1-31-2011%20076_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="224"></a> <p><b>A young woman was coming toward me, her figure long and slim. Her blonde hair lay back in curls from her delicate ears; her eyes were blue as flowers. </b> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnw4nK_gGI/AAAAAAAABFc/-aDTQTfc1z0/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20081%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 081" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 081" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnw5J5MbXI/AAAAAAAABFg/oOnKbVpehbo/1-31-2011%20081_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> <p><b>Her lips and chin had a gentle firmness, and in her pale green suit she was like springtime come alive. I started toward her, entirely forgetting to notice that she was not wearing a rose. </b> <p><b><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnw5YdgITI/AAAAAAAABFk/tkbOV3Ux8ps/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20072%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 072" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 072" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnw56zGTHI/AAAAAAAABFo/V8A0Ufh2YoI/1-31-2011%20072_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </b> <p><b>As I moved, a small provocative smile curved her lips. "Going my way, sailor?" she murmured.</b> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxN2bBwCI/AAAAAAAABFs/KKYB2hIfJnU/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20089%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 089" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 089" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxOWS0N5I/AAAAAAAABFw/MTko48hb2_A/1-31-2011%20089_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> <p><b>Almost uncontrollably I made one step closer to her, and then I saw Hollis Maynell. She was standing almost directly behind the girl. </b> <p><b><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxOwyMWVI/AAAAAAAABF0/qt55tT__wF0/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20058%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 058" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 058" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxPQmx4UI/AAAAAAAABF4/ZRX88Viy6H0/1-31-2011%20058_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </b> <p><b>A woman well past 40, she had graying hair tucked under a worn hat. She was more than plump, her thick-ankled feet thrust into low-heeled shoes.</b> <p><b><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxP9o8UbI/AAAAAAAABF8/6cNg_KsVOpM/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20067%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 067" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 067" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxQyMMxMI/AAAAAAAABGA/Dio4xYbCuck/1-31-2011%20067_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </b></p> <p><b>The girl in the green suit was walking quickly away. I felt as though I was split in two, so keen was my desire to follow her, and yet so deep was my longing for the woman whose spirit had truly companioned me and upheld my own.</b></p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxRRPCYUI/AAAAAAAABGE/0t3y1IxI01A/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20092%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 092" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 092" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxR75Mp-I/AAAAAAAABGI/WVHH4mCafuU/1-31-2011%20092_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></a> </p> <p><b>And there she stood. Her pale, plump face was gentle and sensible, her gray eyes had a warm and kindly twinkle.</b></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxSWjfwmI/AAAAAAAABGM/oINujpWl-Sk/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20097%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 097" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 097" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxS5ce4qI/AAAAAAAABGQ/F5FsCxz1HD0/1-31-2011%20097_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p><b> I did not hesitate. My fingers gripped the small worn blue leather copy of the book that was to identify me to her. </b></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxTa2-NuI/AAAAAAAABGU/NcjPXDxZ5sE/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20063%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 063" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 063" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxT4K6XTI/AAAAAAAABGY/UoWvpHIgTSA/1-31-2011%20063_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p><b>This would not be love, but it would be something precious, something perhaps even better than love, a friendship for which I had been and must ever be grateful. </b> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxUeWWKfI/AAAAAAAABGc/rxU8iMc4PbQ/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20065%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 065" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 065" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxUiUtCjI/AAAAAAAABGg/buF7UREXb0A/1-31-2011%20065_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> <p><b>I squared my shoulders and saluted and held out the book to the woman, even though while I spoke I felt choked by the bitterness of my disappointment. </b> <p><b> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxVK2leMI/AAAAAAAABGk/zSsyetq8yQU/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20062%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 062" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 062" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxVlw4HRI/AAAAAAAABGo/sIRCV7-eeEY/1-31-2011%20062_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></a> </b> <p><b>"I'm Lieutenant John Blanchard, and you must be Miss Maynell. I am so glad you could meet me; may I take you to dinner?"</b> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxWHW85II/AAAAAAAABGs/SZaKisN0MJc/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20071%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 071" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 071" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxWpzRGdI/AAAAAAAABGw/ykYgGfx5D38/1-31-2011%20071_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> <p><b>The woman's face broadened into a tolerant smile. "I don't know what this is about, son," she answered, "but the young lady in the green suit who just went by, she begged me to wear this rose on my coat. </b> <p><b><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxXvGfrXI/AAAAAAAABG4/U83yVmdnBao/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20080%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 080" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 080" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxYB_20CI/AAAAAAAABG8/mnJbTTMsThw/1-31-2011%20080_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </b> <p><b>And she said if you were to ask me out to dinner, I should go and tell you that she is waiting for you in the big restaurant across the street. She said it was some kind of test!"</b> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxYhJ5LOI/AAAAAAAABHA/n2cNOXz-XNw/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20074%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 074" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 074" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxY3vAM7I/AAAAAAAABHE/d0EwUXAZqXI/1-31-2011%20074_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> <p><b>It's not difficult to understand and admire Miss Maynell's wisdom. The true nature of a heart is seen in its response to the unattractive. </b> <p><b><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxZds3fbI/AAAAAAAABHI/766eoL_kPF8/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20104%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 104" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 104" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxZ8MvLOI/AAAAAAAABHM/IWAA-iDWz2o/1-31-2011%20104_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </b> <p><b>"Tell me whom you love," Houssaye wrote, "And I will tell you who you are."</b> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxaNye2RI/AAAAAAAABHQ/gmEJt_rVhSg/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20111%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 111" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 111" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxagR8rZI/AAAAAAAABHU/qHFzBFjdt6A/1-31-2011%20111_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></a> <p><b>Happy Valentine's Day!</b> <p><strong><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxbJXh2bI/AAAAAAAABHY/QwB6fWiMxAQ/s1600-h/1-31-2011%20100%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1-31-2011 100" border="0" alt="1-31-2011 100" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxbrMdqNI/AAAAAAAABHg/1Fr8gfTf70U/1-31-2011%20100_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </strong> <p><strong>Thank you for visiting today. Come back soon!</strong> <p><strong>I’m linking to <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/10/tablescape-celebrating-autumn-welcome.html" target="_blank">Tablescape Thursday</a> at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a>. Please stop there too!</strong> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxb0nbhoI/AAAAAAAABHk/vwngI3dEmmw/s1600-h/tablescapethursday%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="tablescapethursday" border="0" alt="tablescapethursday" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUnxcZbAMdI/AAAAAAAABHo/9_vUzvAh7cE/tablescapethursday_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="154" height="154"></a> <p><b> Special thanks to Kathy Ragsdale for the story.<br> February 1997</b> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-90952191158313355522011-01-31T19:15:00.001-05:002011-01-31T19:19:34.327-05:00The Enchanted Tea Room<p> </p> <p>WELCOME THROUGH MY RED DOOR! </p> <p>On a recent trip to the Southwest, my husband and I got the opportunity to visit Deming, New Mexico, where his aunt and uncle have retired. It had been quite a while since we had seen them and we were very much looking forward to the visit, even though we knew it would be much shorter than we would have liked.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO3llspPI/AAAAAAAAA8c/ewUVrpH8rX0/s1600-h/20101027_3682.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_368" border="0" alt="20101027_368" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO4LfNc8I/AAAAAAAAA8g/pNBGhMYKShY/20101027_368_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Deming is a little town off Interstate 10 between Las Cruces, New Mexico and Tuscon, Arizona. We could only stay for one night as we had to get on to Phoenix for the rest of the week. But we had a great time. It was especially fun for me because his aunt has recently opened a tea room near their home and she gave us the grand tour of it after breakfast on Sunday morning. She had no guests that day, so we had her all to ourselves as she showed us around, explaining what the house looked like when she bought it and what she’s done to bring it to its present state.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO4uX2WYI/AAAAAAAAA8k/usvS37JHQ1E/s1600-h/20101027_3302.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_330" border="0" alt="20101027_330" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO5ePl2dI/AAAAAAAAA8o/_mhtgmVXVMc/20101027_330_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></a> </p> <p>She did most of the work on the inside herself, but she had help from her husband and sons on the outside, spending months getting ready for her first guests. </p> <p> It’s a bungalow-style house. Isn’t it charming?<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO5yEThUI/AAAAAAAAA8s/7gm2AhYrgAo/s1600-h/20101027_3382.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_338" border="0" alt="20101027_338" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO6a6UKZI/AAAAAAAAA8w/oJ4HvDhmuhs/20101027_338_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>This is the porch where guests can relax while waiting for their table and/or digest their tasty meal! Right now my husband and his aunt are enjoying a Sunday afternoon chat!</p> <p>Because the tea room is located in a house in a quiet residential neighborhood, she can’t put a sign out to advertise. She’s opened by reservations only, and she’s done a great job at getting more and more guests by word of mouth. The word is spreading!</p> <p>She has hosted Red Hat Ladies, Quilting groups and Birthday Clubs, and more are hearing about her.</p> <p>Come on in, I’m sure our hostess would love to show you around too!</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO7Gb3WUI/AAAAAAAAA80/0gBSJWkd8_I/s1600-h/20101027_3365.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_336" border="0" alt="20101027_336" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO7lNItNI/AAAAAAAAA84/I1inIn6jU7M/20101027_336_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></a></p> <p>When you step through the front door, you are in what would be the living room of the house.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO78L0LwI/AAAAAAAAA88/BjBvDDfXjG0/s1600-h/20101027_2465.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_246" border="0" alt="20101027_246" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO8esmi7I/AAAAAAAAA9A/iT9EKZt9q5A/20101027_246_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772"></a> </p> <p>It has a fireplace and it’s furnished with three good sized tables that can be reconfigured easily depending on the guests and parties reserved for any given day.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO8_J8vSI/AAAAAAAAA9E/6fAtx7wvev8/s1600-h/20101027_2432.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_243" border="0" alt="20101027_243" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO9Wgo51I/AAAAAAAAA9I/f2PxPvUAJ5E/20101027_243_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO972Kv4I/AAAAAAAAA9M/aSOCeSfftks/s1600-h/20101027_2452.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_245" border="0" alt="20101027_245" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO-dnjyjI/AAAAAAAAA9Q/i74k4WfPjNc/20101027_245_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Notice the big picture window and the smaller windows above the great built-ins on either side of the fireplace. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO-7eblkI/AAAAAAAAA9U/4jLUPw2KXCs/s1600-h/20101027_2442.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_244" border="0" alt="20101027_244" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO_UaV2UI/AAAAAAAAA9Y/mQ4SyVMgtcw/20101027_244_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>The big mirror over the fireplace helps brighten the room and makes it feel bigger.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdO_8jg1iI/AAAAAAAAA9c/ifG6MuzVJl4/s1600-h/20101027_2502.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_250" border="0" alt="20101027_250" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPAQ7rhRI/AAAAAAAAA9g/TBcU1arX_80/20101027_250_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>The mantle is decorated for fall, which is when we were there.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPA0RSkxI/AAAAAAAAA9k/rCGu7AnFdD4/s1600-h/20101027_2542.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_254" border="0" alt="20101027_254" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPBs9rVpI/AAAAAAAAA9o/0O8jYscWyoA/20101027_254_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>And it’s accented with beautiful silver pieces she’s collected.</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPB21QoZI/AAAAAAAAA9s/NFTTFRW1S7g/s1600-h/20101027_2522.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_252" border="0" alt="20101027_252" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPCd-ml6I/AAAAAAAAA9w/ecsICFPZYRg/20101027_252_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>I spotted this chandelier as soon as I walked in the room. There is one in each of the front rooms. I love how she wrapped some green and white polka dot wire ribbon around the chain, hiding it and tying in the wall color.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPC8CjWNI/AAAAAAAAA90/qCkaoOObHM0/s1600-h/20101027_2392.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_239" border="0" alt="20101027_239" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPDeLNmmI/AAAAAAAAA94/5G6YFvugnhA/20101027_239_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></a> </p> <p>This is the hostess station, reservation center and guest book signing table. That’s the front door you just came through on the other side of it. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPD6lNzqI/AAAAAAAAA98/JDcvBttJddk/s1600-h/20101027_2362.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_236" border="0" alt="20101027_236" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPE9BRrDI/AAAAAAAAA-A/Fd-tGvvvoeY/20101027_236_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>I was amazed at all the built-ins. So much storage space. My heart skips beats at storage space!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPFoUKn3I/AAAAAAAAA-E/M7Gmvm9ZgXc/s1600-h/20101027_2402.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_240" border="0" alt="20101027_240" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPGMejIfI/AAAAAAAAA-I/ymUzGJopkQI/20101027_240_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>These are in the original dining room.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPGiL0zOI/AAAAAAAAA-M/5rLwviHjZfY/s1600-h/20101027_2412.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_241" border="0" alt="20101027_241" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPHPglH8I/AAAAAAAAA-Q/QVfdKp8A6Do/20101027_241_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>The wall color isn’t coming through these pictures that well, but in both dining areas they’re a light green.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPHun7wXI/AAAAAAAAA-U/h0z8eyZpIQY/s1600-h/20101027_2422.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_242" border="0" alt="20101027_242" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPIBpkX2I/AAAAAAAAA-Y/QdxYke1niMA/20101027_242_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>A little waiting area in the gift shop. These walls are a light taupe.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPIumy89I/AAAAAAAAA-c/ui0_1i09CIs/s1600-h/20101027_2662.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_266" border="0" alt="20101027_266" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPJAV66DI/AAAAAAAAA-g/FciBMqS3kis/20101027_266_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>Our hostess found this wonderful lamp while antiquing and later found the perfect shade for it.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPJtxxK9I/AAAAAAAAA-k/DWEAvjKpBfA/s1600-h/20101027_2692.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_269" border="0" alt="20101027_269" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPKH4ECaI/AAAAAAAAA-o/FqjKDU-ivYw/20101027_269_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></a> </p> <p> Notice the picture on the table; it’s a little girl tea party!</p> <p>Below is the beginning of her gift shop which she hopes to expand with tea items and crafts from the locals!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPKt5I8NI/AAAAAAAAA-s/2xs0_qwiHMs/s1600-h/20101027_2672.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_267" border="0" alt="20101027_267" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPLDadNTI/AAAAAAAAA-w/FFTGMLcV40c/20101027_267_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>She explained what plans she has for making over this entertainment center for displaying items for sale and I can’t wait to see it finished!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPL43SdrI/AAAAAAAAA-4/glX1RdKh_HE/s1600-h/20101027_2682.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_268" border="0" alt="20101027_268" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPMZ0_v3I/AAAAAAAAA-8/HB6gRWEaOpM/20101027_268_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Here’s a great idea for anyone who has broken a casserole dish that has a lid with a handle on top … turn it into a hook on the wall!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPMuqG_VI/AAAAAAAAA_A/wmHnk9OeN5U/s1600-h/20101027_2622.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_262" border="0" alt="20101027_262" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPNQpm1CI/AAAAAAAAA_E/UzfFqZEKZ6Y/20101027_262_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></a> </p> <p> Guest coat closet in the gift shop and lots more storage!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPNnofVsI/AAAAAAAAA_I/qliVRLfPfO4/s1600-h/20101027_2632.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_263" border="0" alt="20101027_263" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPOIVD6HI/AAAAAAAAA_M/M8boUkuputs/20101027_263_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Here’s the entrance to the powder room. I love this sign!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPOo2immI/AAAAAAAAA_Q/6pZlqvLFOWs/s1600-h/20101027_2572.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_257" border="0" alt="20101027_257" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPO5wofJI/AAAAAAAAA_U/XbTkG575nVg/20101027_257_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>This room is meticulously clean, painted a cheerful lavender and vintage decorated. </p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPPagDMhI/AAAAAAAAA_Y/ELHxTIlD49Q/s1600-h/20101027_2592.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_259" border="0" alt="20101027_259" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPQDRrTUI/AAAAAAAAA_c/f2pOiPpBy_g/20101027_259_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></a> </p> <p> A beautiful flowered sink skirt to hide the plumbing!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPQTELMDI/AAAAAAAAA_g/ophHqfDaCQQ/s1600-h/20101027_2602.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_260" border="0" alt="20101027_260" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPQ1joY5I/AAAAAAAAA_k/0Zgfy5dmGg8/20101027_260_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p> Tea touches everywhere, even the powder room!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPRSaEiKI/AAAAAAAAA_o/svkMYRSozcU/s1600-h/20101027_2612.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_261" border="0" alt="20101027_261" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPR1QELnI/AAAAAAAAA_s/KmBQnqlkjZY/20101027_261_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>The bathroom still has the claw foot tub in it. I’m sorry not to have taken a picture of the whole tub but loved the ties at the top!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPSz9ug0I/AAAAAAAAA_w/unQHusgIoFk/s1600-h/20101027_2582.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_258" border="0" alt="20101027_258" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPTS4OKAI/AAAAAAAAA_0/D-qycLrKpxo/20101027_258_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Now to the kitchen:</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPTshIkxI/AAAAAAAAA_4/Qxh8z20S9tI/s1600-h/20101027_3082.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_308" border="0" alt="20101027_308" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPUP0InvI/AAAAAAAAA_8/iy_QaNEKAk4/20101027_308_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>This is the back of the kitchen where she has a little pantry that her husband built for her; the door to the back room and back yard; and the refrigerator. A small sink is to the right of the door.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPUvydjtI/AAAAAAAABAA/L6w4w5MTNhs/s1600-h/20101027_2802.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_280" border="0" alt="20101027_280" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPVBb_siI/AAAAAAAABAE/2Jz60zvJrH4/20101027_280_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></a> </p> <p> The pantry</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPVtZL-LI/AAAAAAAABAI/rOXW6BmO9a8/s1600-h/20101027_2983.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_298" border="0" alt="20101027_298" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPWKclIRI/AAAAAAAABAM/8PDb8h0aBFQ/20101027_298_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></a> </p> <p>The door to the left goes out to the dining room and the little door on the right is the broom closet. The island was also made by our hostess’s husband.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPWk0BbuI/AAAAAAAABAQ/uyErZcyVDjI/s1600-h/20101027_2762.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_276" border="0" alt="20101027_276" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPXG8JG3I/AAAAAAAABAU/JVyF_JCjYT8/20101027_276_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></a></p> <p> The broom closet</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPXyqhXFI/AAAAAAAABAY/SumvPUBZik4/s1600-h/20101027_2782.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_278" border="0" alt="20101027_278" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPYXr4r3I/AAAAAAAABAc/3Z5A7-XAj5c/20101027_278_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></a> </p> <p>The little sink. The main sink is to the right of this picture (unseen) under a window.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPYjD6NxI/AAAAAAAABAg/FU4K3-Cs9qU/s1600-h/20101027_2824.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_282" border="0" alt="20101027_282" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPZbBgacI/AAAAAAAABAk/wYZO5AhVPq8/20101027_282_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p> China cabinet</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPZpMkOBI/AAAAAAAABAo/JOl92uvX7UY/s1600-h/20101027_2772.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_277" border="0" alt="20101027_277" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPaFxg7oI/AAAAAAAABAs/OQXuI-kwtUY/20101027_277_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="829"></a> </p> <p>Aunt B has been collecting tea cups, plates, platters, etc. for a long time and has been given many pieces too since opening this business.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPam66NnI/AAAAAAAABAw/Ukhq7Y3H4jA/s1600-h/20101027_2852.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_285" border="0" alt="20101027_285" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPbM3E2-I/AAAAAAAABA0/gf3-pBUbU4A/20101027_285_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPbrAw9LI/AAAAAAAABA4/1PMW4ZQ4hI8/s1600-h/20101027_2862.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_286" border="0" alt="20101027_286" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPcVHizEI/AAAAAAAABA8/iRoR94X8Nt4/20101027_286_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPcxtLmKI/AAAAAAAABBA/YX-rg2coFJY/s1600-h/20101027_2872.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_287" border="0" alt="20101027_287" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPdbsPsmI/AAAAAAAABBE/9YLTLV5EVdw/20101027_287_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPeIT6IoI/AAAAAAAABBI/FLAe1YDx4v0/s1600-h/20101027_2942.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_294" border="0" alt="20101027_294" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPepD0H_I/AAAAAAAABBM/H09YVqQ93zs/20101027_294_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPfDJDkpI/AAAAAAAABBQ/dmFl8eyqwAU/s1600-h/20101027_2962.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_296" border="0" alt="20101027_296" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPfmuf-OI/AAAAAAAABBY/F872AX3Au04/20101027_296_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPgxccBYI/AAAAAAAABBc/FKMn96E82iY/s1600-h/20101027_2842.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_284" border="0" alt="20101027_284" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPhRbK9uI/AAAAAAAABBg/ojWCaYmkYMQ/20101027_284_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p> She made the window treatments. The main sink sits below this window.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPicbsDyI/AAAAAAAABBk/dZW6y9lDBr8/s1600-h/20101027_2812.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_281" border="0" alt="20101027_281" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPjNdLVeI/AAAAAAAABBo/4rTYcI6HsvM/20101027_281_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>This is a breakfast-in-bed tray she found at a thrift shop. One of her sons took the legs off so it could be used for serving a little easier.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdPjtaKPZI/AAAAAAAABBs/7BHcowmUaD0/s1600-h/20101027_2902.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_290" border="0" alt="20101027_290" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQPZULdGI/AAAAAAAABBw/uQppG1jlRSE/20101027_290_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Aunt B makes up her own menus and prepares her recipes according to the type of party she’s serving.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQP8r99RI/AAAAAAAABB0/MG0Kz_pc8WI/s1600-h/20101027_3142.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_314" border="0" alt="20101027_314" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQQQTPKqI/AAAAAAAABB4/p-uuMiY1H2s/20101027_314_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>She has a friend who helps her serve the tea, prints the menus and makes little favors to give guests to fit the occasion.</p> <p> A golf ball for an after tee tea!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQQw_7LlI/AAAAAAAABB8/mmlNM3M9-4g/s1600-h/20101027_3152.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_315" border="0" alt="20101027_315" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQRVvocGI/AAAAAAAABCA/RHbhpWXG9Cw/20101027_315_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p> A slice of cake for the birthday tea.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQR4jOdjI/AAAAAAAABCE/47avOcw8xfc/s1600-h/20101027_3132.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_313" border="0" alt="20101027_313" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQSvy_FyI/AAAAAAAABCI/Hxcppm0Suo8/20101027_313_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p> This one is a little bonnet on a hat stand. The lace is attached to an egg shell! </p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQTE9mvZI/AAAAAAAABCM/tEXgXtKG-ik/s1600-h/20101027_3213.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_321" border="0" alt="20101027_321" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQTwcLGpI/AAAAAAAABCQ/zJyqi02Urhg/20101027_321_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="484"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQUR2kIDI/AAAAAAAABCU/dH88JYZnR2g/s1600-h/20101027_3233.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_323" border="0" alt="20101027_323" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQUwy-zrI/AAAAAAAABCY/PkYRmWOsLoE/20101027_323_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="484"></a></p> <p>I fell in love with this backyard. I had visions of the possibilities! Can’t you see a garden back there and a shady patio with bistro tables for garden tea parties?</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQVllkY1I/AAAAAAAABCc/Xh2kFvaQpng/s1600-h/20101027_2995.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_299" border="0" alt="20101027_299" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQWteu6YI/AAAAAAAABCg/iHa-L0hUDC8/20101027_299_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>More storage!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQXwwwr2I/AAAAAAAABCk/7WteCIj5-DY/s1600-h/20101027_3005.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_300" border="0" alt="20101027_300" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQYmydegI/AAAAAAAABCo/taNced1R7QE/20101027_300_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Vegetables for the recipes on the menus and flowers for the tables!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQZBa1l1I/AAAAAAAABCs/lBBU__x4R_A/s1600-h/20101027_3035.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_303" border="0" alt="20101027_303" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQaZR0BrI/AAAAAAAABCw/1ne-7wGqZfE/20101027_303_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQbKOSboI/AAAAAAAABC0/lW4dASdcKR4/s1600-h/20101027_3055.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_305" border="0" alt="20101027_305" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQbugcofI/AAAAAAAABC4/yckM0U8SOc0/20101027_305_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>This is the back of the house. The door leads to an extra storage room off the kitchen! For such a small house, it has sooo much storage!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQcEu6gII/AAAAAAAABC8/8BmHnPxqNrQ/s1600-h/20101027_3015.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_301" border="0" alt="20101027_301" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQcj7WbtI/AAAAAAAABDA/GulajJDNfpE/20101027_301_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p> This garden is actually at Aunt B’s home, not the tea room.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQdcMFE3I/AAAAAAAABDE/GIgJFEQ_Qbg/s1600-h/20101027_3496.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_349" border="0" alt="20101027_349" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQdxUUFQI/AAAAAAAABDI/pKmccXIWV5I/20101027_349_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQedRckaI/AAAAAAAABDQ/Unv1Ol_-Ito/s1600-h/20101027_3503.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_350" border="0" alt="20101027_350" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQe5XFpTI/AAAAAAAABDU/4ghuYm8IAQI/20101027_350_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQfa7z-YI/AAAAAAAABDY/kx2LM9nKwK4/s1600-h/20101027_3463.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_346" border="0" alt="20101027_346" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQgPup__I/AAAAAAAABDc/y9QWgH2KLSw/20101027_346_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>And these trees are in the neighbor’s yard. I thought they were very interesting. I’ve never seen any like them. I have no idea what they are called. They are some sort of evergreen. Maybe they’re just pruned differently than I’ve seen!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQgWjTYlI/AAAAAAAABDg/Bma2r_xVfWs/s1600-h/20101027_3423.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_342" border="0" alt="20101027_342" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TUdQhLBdVtI/AAAAAAAABDk/FDwqhGCpybw/20101027_342_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772"></a> </p> <p>I am looking forward to our next trip West and visiting the Enchanted Tea Room again. I hope the next time we will be able to sit and actually enjoy it as a customer! Or even to help our hostess out! How fun would that be!</p> <p>Thank you Aunt B for the tour and good luck with your new business! I’m so excited for you!</p> <p>Thank you all once again for stopping by. I hope you’ll be back soon!</p> <p>Sheila</p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-59698285413846072812011-01-29T13:42:00.001-05:002011-01-29T13:48:03.613-05:00Black and White and Red All Over<p> </p> <p><strong>WELCOME THROUGH MY RED DOOR!</strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfN54t8DI/AAAAAAAAA5I/zCQkCiY32N4/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0015.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 001" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 001" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfOT4ThKI/AAAAAAAAA5M/dzm0G6UtIzQ/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver001_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>This is a table I set a few months ago…before fall to be a little more exact, because I can see the leaves still on the trees outside! </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfO6uW6aI/AAAAAAAAA5Q/HKB_-oEwBwg/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0036.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 003" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 003" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfPTDs4gI/AAAAAAAAA5U/ExvPivWYCkc/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver003_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>I was browsing through my picture folders and realized I never posted this tablescape and wondered why I hadn’t.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfP4NIzsI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/KzXOnwdZWXw/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0056.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 005" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 005" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfQaQSKUI/AAAAAAAAA5c/FGuDzuW1vXo/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver005_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>So as I was putting these pictures on a new post and trying to figure out what I was going to write about, I realized <em>maybe</em> why I didn’t post it before.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfRDb1t0I/AAAAAAAAA5g/G_wLzpjuwjU/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0066.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 006" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 006" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfRr9qAoI/AAAAAAAAA5k/jvzlm0dSd_8/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver006_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>I love this color combination of black, white and red and I’m pleased with the general look of this setting,</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfSEDnksI/AAAAAAAAA5o/yeEN2PcbRJ8/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0076.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 007" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 007" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfSoLs9rI/AAAAAAAAA5s/dyGOrGMSHj4/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver007_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>but I realized there were a few things wrong in these pictures! I see where the little problems are and maybe you do too! I won’t point them out though. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfTcameWI/AAAAAAAAA5w/K2ZRkRn-xS4/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0088.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 008" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 008" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfT1UzTtI/AAAAAAAAA50/qyx6OWYBaP8/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver008_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>I think this would have been a great table for the post Susan at ‘Between Naps on the Porch’ did a while back of the mistakes she made in certain settings. </p> <p>Oh, so maybe I will point them out! Because they aren’t THAT bad! Just a lot of them.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfUf9DyGI/AAAAAAAAA54/7hAUnEAcztw/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0095.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 009" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 009" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfVY6XoUI/AAAAAAAAA58/xL1UIhNVkHQ/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver009_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>Looking at some of these pictures makes me feel like I’m on a ship that’s tossing about in the wide open ocean. Things look tilted!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfVvbl2BI/AAAAAAAAA6A/Vna-Vi4mFlA/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0045.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 004" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 004" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfWdP7kqI/AAAAAAAAA6E/bv2yLTPLQ_s/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver004_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Flatware on one side is positioned</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfWo9ys_I/AAAAAAAAA6I/3n9wXub_-kM/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0105.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 010" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 010" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfXS98RxI/AAAAAAAAA6M/GKLAWvqU4Ek/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver010_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>differently than on the other side.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfXp5mk5I/AAAAAAAAA6Q/1cEB3kTHtXA/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0115.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 011" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 011" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfYLLthJI/AAAAAAAAA6U/mIvkZK9O6Zk/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver011_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Candles weren’t lit.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfYqBUH0I/AAAAAAAAA6Y/6VjcYY2xGco/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0125.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 012" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 012" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfZBSMUTI/AAAAAAAAA6c/G_WMpcWytXQ/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver012_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>The centerpiece is very lopsided.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfZgT9nmI/AAAAAAAAA6g/wx4FJ4sG-Tk/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0135.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 013" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 013" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfZ8TP-BI/AAAAAAAAA6k/If0jSWhXNZQ/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver013_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Fixed one thing! But you can really see how the candles are tilting here.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfamqdsyI/AAAAAAAAA6o/RIY7uKNlYe8/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0155.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 015" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 015" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfb0myHuI/AAAAAAAAA6s/K_6-vALu0gs/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver015_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>I found this cherry checked tablecloth at an antique show. It appeared to have never been used. Great condition. A little too short for this table though. Looks like Jack noticed!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfcS_pFcI/AAAAAAAAA6w/XZ0Zf_9ktos/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0395.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 039" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 039" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfcp1fhLI/AAAAAAAAA60/d0qKGTrBnkw/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver039_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>My favorite pitcher from my little collection of white pitchers. But no glasses to pour into.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfdKOLv8I/AAAAAAAAA64/zT-xDEXpyQM/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0175.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 017" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 017" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfd0dic2I/AAAAAAAAA68/T_Fhgq99uWY/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver017_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>This are my grandmother’s crystal that I introduced in previous posts. Here I’m using the largest size of the collecction, but meant for a shrimp cocktail appetizer or something to start dinner off with. Not water.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfecf0zuI/AAAAAAAAA7E/J1DLPW7v_Uw/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0205.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 020" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 020" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfe32yTcI/AAAAAAAAA7I/5J1faidzy0s/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver020_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>So enough complaining. Now for more positive notes.</p> <p>I found this centerpiece cage at one of my favorite stores Finders Keepers. It was a gray color, so I lightened it up by spray painting it white. It has an opening on the other side wider than what can be seen here, so you can fill it with what will fit through.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURffOLAiEI/AAAAAAAAA7M/I8cOy7o44pU/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0195.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 019" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 019" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURff1wP7uI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/gBMbENN1Pk4/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver019_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Here you can see the wider opening better. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfgQdCrdI/AAAAAAAAA7U/Ws9dXSzwp5I/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0325.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 032" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 032" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfgya4WqI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/AsmHXG16Kjc/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver032_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a></p> <p>I stuck a red candle in the pot of ivy.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfhXiR8II/AAAAAAAAA7c/IL9J4St4bQU/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0295.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 029" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 029" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfh7yXfmI/AAAAAAAAA7g/rB8Yh76ql8U/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver029_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>I love how these checked napkins fit into the setting. I love even more how they aren’t napkins at all. They’re dish rags!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfiAdg8yI/AAAAAAAAA7k/_oRBK9TgYa0/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0255.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 025" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 025" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfjcGDd6I/AAAAAAAAA7o/AtzQc0ic_hM/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver025_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Wrapped in Style Sisters napkin rings.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfjrA9rXI/AAAAAAAAA7s/b1Gg4LbzqQ8/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0235.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 023" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 023" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfkX7lhpI/AAAAAAAAA7w/jM4AfQDDoKo/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver023_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfk3VXNbI/AAAAAAAAA70/JqyIWepS2S0/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0305.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 030" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 030" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURflejFj5I/AAAAAAAAA74/_--3T8HGRI4/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver030_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Added a few more votive candles around the table.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfmLfMDEI/AAAAAAAAA78/Klsngw29Yck/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0355.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 035" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 035" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfmiMYyMI/AAAAAAAAA8A/WJA0vXzMNdA/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver035_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfnN_86hI/AAAAAAAAA8E/gyIO4GKR0wE/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0375.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 037" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 037" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfnvBEISI/AAAAAAAAA8I/1Df1v4cZRiA/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver037_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>Another pitcher for the other side of the table.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfnyzZs0I/AAAAAAAAA8M/yjiWYn-o-j4/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0225.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 022" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 022" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfoaDQwXI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/0dRhl4w-1Nw/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver022_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p>So what I’ve learned from this particular table is that it would probably be a good idea to make a checklist for future settings, because I’ve now noticed I tend to repeat some of the same mistakes. </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfo865hAI/AAAAAAAAA8U/x52wwH5ZuRM/s1600-h/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver0285.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Red and White and Black All Over 028" border="0" alt="Red and White and Black All Over 028" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TURfpdBH1zI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/hH7VBQOBQeA/RedandWhiteandBlackAllOver028_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="491"></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Thank you once again for visiting. Come again soon!</p> <p>Sheila</p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-16396620575555008672011-01-18T20:34:00.001-05:002011-01-18T20:38:29.853-05:00A Cheery Winter Tea<p> </p> <p>WELCOME THROUGH MY RED DOOR!</p> <p>After last year’s winter, I have not looked forward to this winter at all. So as I was taking Christmas down, early one Sunday morning I had this urge to lighten it up a bit.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY7twGY3_I/AAAAAAAAA1k/squ-bbu9a1A/s1600-h/20110114_1343.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_134" border="0" alt="20110114_134" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY7u90fcII/AAAAAAAAA1o/vazhpl8P8OQ/20110114_134_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772"></a> </p> <p>I was also making scones at the same time so naturally it was time for tea.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY7vXWeNPI/AAAAAAAAA1s/hBL47_-uh74/s1600-h/20110114_1247.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_124" border="0" alt="20110114_124" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY7v2jr2dI/AAAAAAAAA1w/v0Yd-1Dm9fs/20110114_124_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>I recently found these tea cups and dessert plates at Home Goods and fell in love with them. They had to come home with me! And they were just the ticket to how I was feeling this particular morning.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY7wRsbciI/AAAAAAAAA10/yjEr2R7RiLQ/s1600-h/20110114_1173.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_117" border="0" alt="20110114_117" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY7wlZZqaI/AAAAAAAAA14/FQwLQVtiJEo/20110114_117_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>I am finally learning in my older age to start enjoying my favorite things,</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY7x-VUinI/AAAAAAAAA18/7bWiMHYz8Xc/s1600-h/20110114_1213.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_121" border="0" alt="20110114_121" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY7yYx60KI/AAAAAAAAA2A/sJ6-tAQrbF4/20110114_121_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>rather than just saving them for company. I’m realizing I can pamper myself without feeling overly indulgent.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY7yzNiUqI/AAAAAAAAA2E/U_8A-Musl40/s1600-h/20110114_1183.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_118" border="0" alt="20110114_118" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY7zQ7NsVI/AAAAAAAAA2I/i1n3jRmPUGg/20110114_118_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>So I decided to create a tablescape for four and I sat down and had a cup of tea and a scone (or two) by myself while the house was quiet and peaceful.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY7zrxGDmI/AAAAAAAAA2M/8_owUMr8De8/s1600-h/20110114_1194.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_119" border="0" alt="20110114_119" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY70JMVHRI/AAAAAAAAA2Q/LoCO5cIYN3Y/20110114_119_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772"></a> </p> <p>The rest of the family was still in bed, but had they come down anytime soon, they would have been more than welcome to join me. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY70s49DRI/AAAAAAAAA2U/CH6cpp7pRZk/s1600-h/20110114_1233.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_123" border="0" alt="20110114_123" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY71PDZ_SI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/wJJOcIqLNKI/20110114_123_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>For now, I was enjoying the solitude. Peace and quiet. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY71dHGfBI/AAAAAAAAA2c/mFsWdYeBo9Y/s1600-h/20110114_1203.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_120" border="0" alt="20110114_120" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_UfDLzQI/AAAAAAAAA2g/dHlxlPS1CgY/20110114_120_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>Nice hot tea with cream and sugar or honey and lemon!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_U3givtI/AAAAAAAAA2k/sBbjQ_WPiJk/s1600-h/20110114_1163.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_116" border="0" alt="20110114_116" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_VbkyjrI/AAAAAAAAA2o/hp3mSL0wr6k/20110114_116_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_VmXu1oI/AAAAAAAAA2s/D8t-pgpktgQ/s1600-h/20110114_1153.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_115" border="0" alt="20110114_115" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_V1beHOI/AAAAAAAAA2w/dtiqKn7smXw/20110114_115_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_WZfY8RI/AAAAAAAAA20/F8uhIm8zaaM/s1600-h/20110114_1223.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_122" border="0" alt="20110114_122" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_WxJceRI/AAAAAAAAA24/G_yqIkDavMk/20110114_122_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>Yummmy blueberry scones with cranberry orange butter.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_XZkqDrI/AAAAAAAAA28/uT5JN3D5zVI/s1600-h/20110114_1373.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_137" border="0" alt="20110114_137" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_XvP459I/AAAAAAAAA3A/nSQuVby9rFM/20110114_137_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_YCu0jtI/AAAAAAAAA3E/91O9bOKwAuk/s1600-h/20110114_1243.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_124" border="0" alt="20110114_124" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_Yq3-eLI/AAAAAAAAA3I/508CKSvua50/20110114_124_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_ZHlw8MI/AAAAAAAAA3M/e9WibowsNi0/s1600-h/20110114_1253.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_125" border="0" alt="20110114_125" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_Zn75trI/AAAAAAAAA3Q/ZXD2ELf_hmk/20110114_125_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_aa23LqI/AAAAAAAAA3U/YML1wctglrU/s1600-h/20110114_1273.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_127" border="0" alt="20110114_127" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_a-5BxhI/AAAAAAAAA3Y/Czrl0Z2Vy5U/20110114_127_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_bBtSg4I/AAAAAAAAA3c/Nw-RsGjuPg8/s1600-h/20110114_1283.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_128" border="0" alt="20110114_128" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_bR8Nf6I/AAAAAAAAA3k/WxkI0ED2YfU/20110114_128_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_ceQWnXI/AAAAAAAAA3o/kFo8T1OmzEk/s1600-h/20110114_1293.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_129" border="0" alt="20110114_129" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_cmNBY4I/AAAAAAAAA3s/VzwBVmi2EGg/20110114_129_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_dNT-M3I/AAAAAAAAA3w/vr9hTT9QTBU/s1600-h/20110114_1313.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_131" border="0" alt="20110114_131" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_diVb9MI/AAAAAAAAA30/XP9CWUD5WUU/20110114_131_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>Eventually, one by one, they made their way down and devoured the scones. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_evCGQ7I/AAAAAAAAA34/rHaN743V1KI/s1600-h/20110114_1363.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_136" border="0" alt="20110114_136" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_fIAS8YI/AAAAAAAAA38/rXJkn9_CuPc/20110114_136_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a></p> <p> They’re not much for tea, unfortunately for me. I drink alone around here!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_fXagsfI/AAAAAAAAA4A/MYdMLNzwnEo/s1600-h/20110114_1383.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_138" border="0" alt="20110114_138" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_fhlBVKI/AAAAAAAAA4E/wHb1di-VcWw/20110114_138_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p> Maybe I should start every weekend morning this way! </p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_gMTwceI/AAAAAAAAA4I/D_3yKE1NNMk/s1600-h/20110114_1463.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_146" border="0" alt="20110114_146" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_gdHJe0I/AAAAAAAAA4M/uR-e2g08h6g/20110114_146_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772"></a> </p> <p> Now I was able to continue putting the rest of Christmas away!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_gxWUZYI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/vIy7wJkS-l4/s1600-h/20110114_1473.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_147" border="0" alt="20110114_147" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_hOu1m3I/AAAAAAAAA4U/avGp9GhgXno/20110114_147_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>And not think about it being winter too much!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_hjgG8gI/AAAAAAAAA4Y/24Nr-4NrLf4/s1600-h/20110114_1513.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_151" border="0" alt="20110114_151" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_h-MmtdI/AAAAAAAAA4c/ZeEP0vFZbkc/20110114_151_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>I didn’t completely eliminate winter out of the house though! After all spring is still officially two months away.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_iVKmh6I/AAAAAAAAA4g/GTxJWQTTppM/s1600-h/WinterFoyer0033.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Winter Foyer 003" border="0" alt="Winter Foyer 003" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_i0dTTtI/AAAAAAAAA4k/bIOv-q5iUGw/WinterFoyer003_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>And just wishing it weren’t winter doesn’t make it so.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_jIl9fhI/AAAAAAAAA4o/fynUguvil3Q/s1600-h/WinterFoyer0103.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Winter Foyer 010" border="0" alt="Winter Foyer 010" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_jhK85ZI/AAAAAAAAA4s/umQ98kn3CB0/WinterFoyer010_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>Might as well make the most of it!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_kKfCPFI/AAAAAAAAA4w/MXzdWSW4epI/s1600-h/WinterFoyer0053.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Winter Foyer 005" border="0" alt="Winter Foyer 005" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_khTly8I/AAAAAAAAA40/avcL6qoz5t4/WinterFoyer005_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a></p> <p>Stay warm! </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_kyqhwjI/AAAAAAAAA44/9w3toc2lMK0/s1600-h/WinterFoyer0083.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Winter Foyer 008" border="0" alt="Winter Foyer 008" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_lu0yV_I/AAAAAAAAA48/PFrtFfvU3Y8/WinterFoyer008_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>I’m linking to <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/10/tablescape-celebrating-autumn-welcome.html" target="_blank">Tablescape Thursday</a>. Stop on by!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_mfOh-sI/AAAAAAAAA5A/6Kd5NLloKYQ/s1600-h/tablescapethursday%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="tablescapethursday" border="0" alt="tablescapethursday" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTY_nbcpuuI/AAAAAAAAA5E/BoNoVUqyr-8/tablescapethursday_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="129" height="129"></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Thank you for visiting today. I’d love to hear how you are getting through winter in your own way!</p> <p>Sheila</p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-8596102271735619512011-01-16T20:57:00.001-05:002011-01-16T20:59:46.894-05:00A Little Late<p> </p> <p>WELCOME THROUGH MY RED DOOR!</p> <p>Maybe some of you have noticed that I haven’t posted anything since Thanksgiving! It’s true! It wasn’t by choice. The day after Thanksgiving my computer screen blacked out and I didn’t get it back from being repaired until the day after New Years! But I have to say, it took a little of the pressure off of putting up all the posts I had hoped to. </p> <p>I started blogging in July and haven’t published much. November was my busiest month, 7 posts, yahoo!! I really did want to end 2010 with a bang by at least tying November. As it turns out, as you can see, I posted nothing. I didn’t even get to do any visiting. I still have a ton of catching up to do there too!</p> <p>I did, however, take a <em><u>few</u></em> pictures around the house, managed a tablescape and pondered whether to post late or save them for next year. I decided to go ahead and put them all in one post. So here it is:</p> <p>I call this MY tree. It’s decorated with apples and pears and a pineapple on top. It’s my version of a Colonial Williamsburg tree. It stands in the living room, where I can sit with all the rest of the lights off and relax in front of it with a cup of tea. We didn’t get a tree up in the family room this year, which is usually decorated with colored lights and keepsake ornaments for the rest of the family. Next year!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhkfn686I/AAAAAAAAAxY/UFIdGcWoc7k/s1600-h/20110114_24.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_2" border="0" alt="20110114_2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhk0YOfEI/AAAAAAAAAxc/DcwcPsmE9NE/20110114_2_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772"></a> </p> <p>We had our Christmas day dinner at this table. At the time I was taking the pictures, I wasn’t thinking blogging, since I didn’t have a computer, so these pics are lacking!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhlq0UhVI/AAAAAAAAAxg/3ePtv0d7g-Q/s1600-h/20110114_333.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_33" border="0" alt="20110114_33" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhmfpBzuI/AAAAAAAAAxk/s9gEO5O9uJc/20110114_33_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>Look, I didn’t even finish setting it before I started taking pictures. What was I thinking? Obviously, not blogging!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhm9Nq68I/AAAAAAAAAxo/PMncKCBRbsA/s1600-h/20110114_318.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_31" border="0" alt="20110114_31" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhnVUgIvI/AAAAAAAAAxs/EBHsq-14w0k/20110114_31_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>And on January 8 we had our Christmas with my husband’s family at this table.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhn4SR9GI/AAAAAAAAAxw/hI3qeb0_eIY/s1600-h/20110114_693.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_69" border="0" alt="20110114_69" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhoG2nnBI/AAAAAAAAAx0/RM8ym2TFSpE/20110114_69_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p></p> <p>I made a few changes, not many.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOho1FNW3I/AAAAAAAAAx4/E6c61B38Qps/s1600-h/20110114_423.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_42" border="0" alt="20110114_42" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhpR9ec2I/AAAAAAAAAx8/vqzecgNPkzg/20110114_42_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>I used the same centerpiece…but added the cardinals.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhp3k0GOI/AAAAAAAAAyA/NJCouMp2pKQ/s1600-h/20110114_476.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_47" border="0" alt="20110114_47" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhqCu3F1I/AAAAAAAAAyE/qoSNQdS3N0U/20110114_47_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Stacked a few more layers.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhq40zTqI/AAAAAAAAAyI/vxt5FEJhoCg/s1600-h/20110114_453.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_45" border="0" alt="20110114_45" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhrwdaf7I/AAAAAAAAAyM/0emiO7kvIYI/20110114_45_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhsA5PMdI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/5Tb4xO41aH0/s1600-h/20110114_563.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_56" border="0" alt="20110114_56" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhsqHopRI/AAAAAAAAAyU/eISs_LaUuDk/20110114_56_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>A little gift for each family member, sits inside the soup bowl.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhti_HcSI/AAAAAAAAAyY/Hb2j1TDtDcc/s1600-h/20110114_583.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_58" border="0" alt="20110114_58" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhuGNVMqI/AAAAAAAAAyc/nHGhaNatHJA/20110114_58_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>A dessert plate,</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhus-LZFI/AAAAAAAAAyg/t_lJcx86iCw/s1600-h/20110114_593.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_59" border="0" alt="20110114_59" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhu5ALpuI/AAAAAAAAAyk/Jd8PtthbhJI/20110114_59_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>A salad plate,</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhvWBUwUI/AAAAAAAAAyo/HVXWAKgFerE/s1600-h/20110114_603.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_60" border="0" alt="20110114_60" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhwEAOJjI/AAAAAAAAAys/8SPQNikm39o/20110114_60_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>A dinner plate,</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhwltX4wI/AAAAAAAAAyw/DPS3FeQGmEE/s1600-h/20110114_613.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_61" border="0" alt="20110114_61" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhxNpcEdI/AAAAAAAAAy0/FJnuRcnFNRQ/20110114_61_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>Another, for those who want seconds!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhxUgWXYI/AAAAAAAAAy4/OAYq4MjxKkE/s1600-h/20110114_623.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_62" border="0" alt="20110114_62" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhx9Z8q8I/AAAAAAAAAy8/CbQ-DQSHcBU/20110114_62_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>And a charger.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhyFYwwII/AAAAAAAAAzA/uCGmfCFpto0/s1600-h/20110114_633.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_63" border="0" alt="20110114_63" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhyuRbLHI/AAAAAAAAAzE/mf1J6Sa9Mr0/20110114_63_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>My favorite bird, the cardinal. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhzgOgYBI/AAAAAAAAAzI/U44zXUwxIsY/s1600-h/20110114_543.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_54" border="0" alt="20110114_54" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOhz2xWV3I/AAAAAAAAAzM/4TiwWDrxKAQ/20110114_54_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>I mentioned to my husband one day while we were out Christmas shopping that I’d like to find some cardinals to work into some tablescapes and he surprised me with a set of three that I used in this centerpiece! He did good!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh0SnVkoI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/SPqAnv0uIGo/s1600-h/20110114_723.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_72" border="0" alt="20110114_72" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh0gC7wNI/AAAAAAAAAzU/evnMnEXr_40/20110114_72_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh1FE4X-I/AAAAAAAAAzY/YWKjccL_c9Y/s1600-h/20110114_683.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_68" border="0" alt="20110114_68" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh1j3Wf-I/AAAAAAAAAzc/FnRGo3iTqfs/20110114_68_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a></p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh2MNCETI/AAAAAAAAAzk/BkOPDRC0bsI/s1600-h/20110114_753.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_75" border="0" alt="20110114_75" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh2R8I8vI/AAAAAAAAAzo/he9NqcAyX08/20110114_75_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>Some more Christmas decorating; the tree,</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh3D7mifI/AAAAAAAAAzs/wMp-EhA7FLI/s1600-h/20110114_34.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_3" border="0" alt="20110114_3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh3kYE0kI/AAAAAAAAAzw/Je0w3q9a1rQ/20110114_3_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772"></a></p> <p>On the dining room sideboard,</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh4AQaSqI/AAAAAAAAAz0/EjT2cZrRLNc/s1600-h/20110114_783.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_78" border="0" alt="20110114_78" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh4ancSHI/AAAAAAAAAz4/JwPHTL5uJqI/20110114_78_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="484"></a> </p> <p>The living room,</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh4x8qHDI/AAAAAAAAAz8/NUvM57oZH-M/s1600-h/20110114_73.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_7" border="0" alt="20110114_7" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh5fXIYGI/AAAAAAAAA0A/fBzSJpgv20k/20110114_7_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh57c-3XI/AAAAAAAAA0E/6NGOPWKT4ok/s1600-h/20110114_83.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_8" border="0" alt="20110114_8" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh6M6htKI/AAAAAAAAA0I/wirEBHYtrUg/20110114_8_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh6sVfPeI/AAAAAAAAA0M/BTWhnpn_Efc/s1600-h/20110114_103.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_10" border="0" alt="20110114_10" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh7p4bWhI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/rc08a7xveyY/20110114_10_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>The Advent wreath.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh7ym-OFI/AAAAAAAAA0U/Xy3BNdmuwOc/s1600-h/20110114_93.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_9" border="0" alt="20110114_9" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh8YOPIaI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/83GCYL8q2-A/20110114_9_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>The foyer,</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh8rq4dSI/AAAAAAAAA0c/EXXYMwUjesY/s1600-h/20110114_113.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_11" border="0" alt="20110114_11" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh9RRK_6I/AAAAAAAAA0g/ZoXUZXrf4ic/20110114_11_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh9oARGyI/AAAAAAAAA0k/kVdx3dWNF6w/s1600-h/20110114_123.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_12" border="0" alt="20110114_12" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh9-y2soI/AAAAAAAAA0o/gUH9vH4MISQ/20110114_12_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh-fQYoDI/AAAAAAAAA0s/_koi91dCJ7c/s1600-h/20110114_153.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_15" border="0" alt="20110114_15" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh-5NH3BI/AAAAAAAAA0w/kLYdoHIWdt4/20110114_15_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh_ZGPFGI/AAAAAAAAA00/FjwHNBeB5eQ/s1600-h/20110114_183.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_18" border="0" alt="20110114_18" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOh_2pzu3I/AAAAAAAAA04/z3N9XJBZEHc/20110114_18_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p>The family room,</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOiAckeh_I/AAAAAAAAA08/xb96oCsYbss/s1600-h/20110114_203.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_20" border="0" alt="20110114_20" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOiBpp1XSI/AAAAAAAAA1A/U2e0eIBzW58/20110114_20_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOiB-f8z8I/AAAAAAAAA1E/Oqkr7LGnfyc/s1600-h/20110114_223.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_22" border="0" alt="20110114_22" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOiCZi2QiI/AAAAAAAAA1I/gxLETREftXM/20110114_22_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOiCllKsHI/AAAAAAAAA1M/JbBkl224FSY/s1600-h/20110114_263.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20110114_26" border="0" alt="20110114_26" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOiDIB5BCI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/uMy33_B_IU8/20110114_26_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="484"></a> </p> <p>So, although I’m a little late with my holiday wishes, they are just as heartfelt. I wish you all the happiest New Year ever!</p> <p>I am finally going to join these parties again, wonder if I remember how! Please be sure to stop by <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/">Table Top Tuesday</a> and <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/10/tablescape-celebrating-autumn-welcome.html" target="_blank">Tablescape Thursday</a>.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOiDgvH8ZI/AAAAAAAAA1U/UmGI6ep58ls/s1600-h/image11.png"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOiEhLr9dI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/B0v-gpHpQ7k/image_thumb7.png?imgmax=800" width="129" height="129"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOiEyE-odI/AAAAAAAAA1c/IHlsLrW4djI/s1600-h/image9.png"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TTOiFP3vuUI/AAAAAAAAA1g/mb9_TqtQnmQ/image_thumb5.png?imgmax=800" width="129" height="129"></a> </p> <p>Thanks so much for visiting. I’ve missed visiting you and will be popping in soon. I’m so behind!</p> <p>Sheila</p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-34492779068163546622010-11-22T18:43:00.001-05:002010-11-22T18:46:11.335-05:00Let Us Give Thanks<p>Welcome through my red door!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9hKty-JI/AAAAAAAAArA/kgUUcDhKbMc/s1600-h/20101121_112.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_1" border="0" alt="20101121_1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9hkMo-mI/AAAAAAAAArE/3AOyoNCY7VU/20101121_1_thumb10.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a></p> <p>Thanksgiving Delights!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9iKWI67I/AAAAAAAAArI/Tz5JH1hLAXw/s1600-h/20101121_25.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_2" border="0" alt="20101121_2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9ivAXt2I/AAAAAAAAArM/End5VUw4-gk/20101121_2_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a> </p> <p>On Thanksgiving Day, we’re thankful for</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9jF02bhI/AAAAAAAAArQ/9oXyvb7IWMM/s1600-h/20101121_35%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_3" border="0" alt="20101121_3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9jqPzUUI/AAAAAAAAArU/IBvnmN1MYaE/20101121_3_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a> </p> <p>Our blessings all year through,</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9jzRC0-I/AAAAAAAAArY/YC9OO2R5De4/s1600-h/20101121_45.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_4" border="0" alt="20101121_4" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9keB1q-I/AAAAAAAAArc/99Hcz2ybqI8/20101121_4_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a> </p> <p>For family we dearly love,</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9kvpbf6I/AAAAAAAAArg/ScHB5sLTXN0/s1600-h/20101121_55.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_5" border="0" alt="20101121_5" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9pTU185I/AAAAAAAAArk/FpyVSARQzpg/20101121_5_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a> </p> <p>For dear friends, old and new.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9q_EQ8fI/AAAAAAAAAro/6uizQ2c3crE/s1600-h/20101121_65.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_6" border="0" alt="20101121_6" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9tqK8r7I/AAAAAAAAArs/C5yl8j5_S4M/20101121_6_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a> </p> <p>For sun to light and warm our days,</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9uTdk8LI/AAAAAAAAArw/6Aw-GOgFIBI/s1600-h/20101121_75.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_7" border="0" alt="20101121_7" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9u7zidcI/AAAAAAAAAr0/RrLg-bGV8DE/20101121_7_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a> </p> <p>For stars that glow at night,</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9vK2XpMI/AAAAAAAAAr4/iqZZ7S6D3J8/s1600-h/20101121_95.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_9" border="0" alt="20101121_9" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9vgCMUUI/AAAAAAAAAsA/X7j0RKNF-Pw/20101121_9_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a> </p> <p>For trees of green and skies of blue,</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9wArg99I/AAAAAAAAAsE/HqSZRwB7Mc4/s1600-h/20101121_105.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_10" border="0" alt="20101121_10" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9wkq6RPI/AAAAAAAAAsI/NaLv2-nmV4A/20101121_10_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a> </p> <p>And puffy clouds of white.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9xTPRU5I/AAAAAAAAAsM/IMPUixhehCk/s1600-h/20101121_115.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_11" border="0" alt="20101121_11" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9yF68bNI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/rqIzxVgSv14/20101121_11_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a> </p> <p>We’re grateful for our eyes that see</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr9yfO4xkI/AAAAAAAAAsU/lvLmww7L4PY/s1600-h/20101121_128.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_12" border="0" alt="20101121_12" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr93pFGR1I/AAAAAAAAAsY/I3LevvKrsug/20101121_12_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a> </p> <p>The beauty all around,</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr935g5JxI/AAAAAAAAAsc/99oGWO96Ar4/s1600-h/20101121_85.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_8" border="0" alt="20101121_8" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr94Y-x1bI/AAAAAAAAAsg/DBFOVUmtFdo/20101121_8_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a> </p> <p>For arms to hug, and legs to walk,</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr94vSO5AI/AAAAAAAAAsk/PPczyix4nWg/s1600-h/20101121_155.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_15" border="0" alt="20101121_15" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr95FiiI6I/AAAAAAAAAso/UKn2jY32HLQ/20101121_15_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a> </p> <p>And ears to hear each sound.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr96PUKEPI/AAAAAAAAAss/urCwlcuKBOk/s1600-h/20101121_195.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_19" border="0" alt="20101121_19" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr962eIwYI/AAAAAAAAAsw/FLaIoZBVQws/20101121_19_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a> </p> <p>The list for all we’re grateful for</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr97HZLSjI/AAAAAAAAAs0/rcIOaJoOb2g/s1600-h/20101121_135.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_13" border="0" alt="20101121_13" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr97pH9vYI/AAAAAAAAAs4/4C3l6sHl6wg/20101121_13_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a> </p> <p>Would fill a great big book;</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr97_DTc8I/AAAAAAAAAs8/Yud0VOzmFXA/s1600-h/20101121_145.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_14" border="0" alt="20101121_14" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr98WzlQ0I/AAAAAAAAAtA/JRIncC3GRiM/20101121_14_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr98tZ6cKI/AAAAAAAAAtE/gHAyq7Y9y8U/s1600-h/20101121_165.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_16" border="0" alt="20101121_16" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr--dxKjaI/AAAAAAAAAtI/FIidbg6oYms/20101121_16_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="420" height="620"></a> </p> <p>Our thankful hearts find new delights</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr-_BOWEzI/AAAAAAAAAtM/j6-17-0eOXo/s1600-h/20101121_185.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_18" border="0" alt="20101121_18" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr_AesBYRI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/sxbnsJu52GI/20101121_18_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="487"></a> </p> <p>Everywhere we look!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOr_A88TQeI/AAAAAAAAAtU/HBeZ3_Ot6CU/s1600-h/20101121_205.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; 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display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_51" border="0" alt="20101121_51" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOsABd4Tn_I/AAAAAAAAAwc/-GQFUa_yU8M/20101121_51_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="420" height="620"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOsABnNWLtI/AAAAAAAAAwg/9epmPkJEWN4/s1600-h/20101121_504.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_50" border="0" alt="20101121_50" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOsACRwb31I/AAAAAAAAAwk/fe2Az9b30kw/20101121_50_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="660" height="447"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOsACk198iI/AAAAAAAAAwo/k1bqHk1mPiU/s1600-h/20101121_415.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_41" border="0" alt="20101121_41" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOsADqc1_ZI/AAAAAAAAAws/BHiWFaEIcWs/20101121_41_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="420" height="620"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOsAEfgrxFI/AAAAAAAAAww/TZ1GKjACOSc/s1600-h/20101121_384.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101121_38" border="0" alt="20101121_38" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOsAJl9GReI/AAAAAAAAAw0/ziuTfMrfWSg/20101121_38_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="660" height="447"></a></p> <p></p> <p>Thank you for stopping by. I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving filled with every blessing!</p> <p>Gratefully, Sheila</p> <p>I’m joining <a href="astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/">Tabletop Tuesday</a>, <a href="thestylesisters.blogspot.com/">Centerpiece Wednesdays</a> and <a href="betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Tablescape Thursdays</a>!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOsAKbBDqtI/AAAAAAAAAw4/RpXnaWBDM0g/s1600-h/image%5B3%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOsAK5pMdnI/AAAAAAAAAw8/pRe65bSm5G0/image_thumb%5B1%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="154" height="154"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOsALiUu-aI/AAAAAAAAAxA/dAHVRbOaPo4/s1600-h/image%5B8%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOsAM5ROkeI/AAAAAAAAAxE/a6xs8k4-E2s/image_thumb%5B4%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="154" height="154"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOsAN6rILmI/AAAAAAAAAxI/KI1U7YPujwk/s1600-h/tablescapethursday%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="tablescapethursday" border="0" alt="tablescapethursday" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TOsAOFuQdMI/AAAAAAAAAxM/jiyWesHN8UE/tablescapethursday_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="154" height="154"></a> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:503674f1-ad69-4253-9a94-eff1cfbb46aa" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Thanksgiving" rel="tag">Thanksgiving</a></div> <p>Poem by: Joanna Fuchs</p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-35611521696928789552010-11-11T06:05:00.001-05:002010-11-11T06:10:39.571-05:00THANK YOU<blockquote></blockquote> <p> <strong><font size="3">To all who have served our country!</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNvN9HoukxI/AAAAAAAAApQ/pqrcFtrsLrU/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20334%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; 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display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_7" border="0" alt="20101108_7" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnVwxy4qHI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/Q98hMbegFeY/20101108_7_thumb%5B32%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>so I decided to pull it out, put the leaves up and create a cozy little table for two.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnVxbuAQeI/AAAAAAAAAkU/HqVd71S_Dic/s1600-h/20101108_6%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_6" border="0" alt="20101108_6" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnVx8QsvzI/AAAAAAAAAkY/h71AsOWewPE/20101108_6_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>My husband was commenting that there was too much orange and yellow in my most previous fall tablescapes . </p></blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnVyhtStGI/AAAAAAAAAkc/0Wn1mTbqSiw/s1600-h/20101108_85.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_8" border="0" alt="20101108_8" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnVzNMVYnI/AAAAAAAAAkg/8ld0XtVD698/20101108_8_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p> So for him, I decided to tone it down a bit with reds and browns. The walls are still yellow, but I’m not repainting anytime soon! </p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnVzvsFQaI/AAAAAAAAAkk/zgFwZmSmTG0/s1600-h/20101108_15%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_15" border="0" alt="20101108_15" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV0EvYQ4I/AAAAAAAAAko/XrDHbc0D6RY/20101108_15_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="550"></a> </p> <p>Now I’m not a designer, but I was feeling like one when I started pulling all the elements out for this cozy table.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV0pJoGCI/AAAAAAAAAks/HhpMVQDgWaQ/s1600-h/20101108_18%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_18" border="0" alt="20101108_18" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV04N1f_I/AAAAAAAAAkw/WqtualsC8mQ/20101108_18_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a></p> <p>I started with the only tablecloth I have that really worked on this table and I covered it with this natural color topper.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV1fQRCAI/AAAAAAAAAk0/Uk-ZfUGGElo/s1600-h/20101108_33%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_33" border="0" alt="20101108_33" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV1_0qnWI/AAAAAAAAAk4/z5HvhqkDsok/20101108_33_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="550"></a> </p> <p>It has some cutwork that resembles wheat at all four corners.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV2T6fnsI/AAAAAAAAAk8/UMRySO65dWw/s1600-h/20101108_605.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_60" border="0" alt="20101108_60" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV2-l2LnI/AAAAAAAAAlA/CrLpEnNI5DY/20101108_60_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>Added a lamp, for height and light, which I recently spray painted white.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV3F76tyI/AAAAAAAAAlE/xYVtJsu6L3E/s1600-h/20101108_105.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_10" border="0" alt="20101108_10" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV3r8y0HI/AAAAAAAAAlI/9y92-Qoub_I/20101108_10_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>Also some brown taper candles for a more romantic feel instead.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV4RMbdXI/AAAAAAAAAlM/xlPgbWL-X0A/s1600-h/20101108_485.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_48" border="0" alt="20101108_48" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV498TUuI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/egvO8uIgWmA/20101108_48_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a></p> <p>But things didn’t really get going until I pulled these little square dessert plates out of my china cabinet!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV5lfjd_I/AAAAAAAAAlU/boTlZ4HKmu8/s1600-h/20101108_194.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_19" border="0" alt="20101108_19" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV6-w4W8I/AAAAAAAAAlY/pUw0Ved0iRM/20101108_19_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="431"></a> </p> <p>I love all the browns and reds and greens in the flower pattern and edging. </p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV7I_v5jI/AAAAAAAAAlc/71FdKM6KCH0/s1600-h/20101108_23%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_23" border="0" alt="20101108_23" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV8gwRtkI/AAAAAAAAAlg/BSzSahDlbr0/20101108_23_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="550"></a> </p> <p>Don’t you love how things just happen sometimes when they aren’t even planned? </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV9NN-2_I/AAAAAAAAAlk/zjvoIEq56MA/s1600-h/20101108_415.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_41" border="0" alt="20101108_41" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV99EOOEI/AAAAAAAAAlo/a-xK5gmnw8A/20101108_41_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>I recently found these beautiful sand colored napkins with lace on one corner. I think they only came as a set of 3…no matter, perfect for a table for two! They’re tied with a brown satin ribbon around a cat’s tail and sprig of rust colored silk flowers.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV-dQ3crI/AAAAAAAAAls/oBs7azTcI9I/s1600-h/20101108_425.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_42" border="0" alt="20101108_42" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnV_WG0KYI/AAAAAAAAAlw/9IOxPBpDQIA/20101108_42_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a></p> <p>These white cutwork plates recently caught my eye and I had to have them! There were only four but wish it were more.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWAGawBjI/AAAAAAAAAl0/3ZQIDZ_VsXw/s1600-h/20101108_435.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_43" border="0" alt="20101108_43" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWBpnDOrI/AAAAAAAAAl4/NE8pZVz7QEU/20101108_43_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>Next the burnt red leaf plates from Henn.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWCvJmzyI/AAAAAAAAAl8/8-F15XGQVio/s1600-h/20101108_445.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_44" border="0" alt="20101108_44" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWDS1b3uI/AAAAAAAAAmA/URhAswX9QLk/20101108_44_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>And the green patterned square salad plates. When I got these I had no idea what I would do with them, but it turns out they’re giving me a lot of use.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWEYJ19_I/AAAAAAAAAmE/V87tcJpldUY/s1600-h/20101108_455.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_45" border="0" alt="20101108_45" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWFQkuX0I/AAAAAAAAAmI/Dk9mK-ySM1c/20101108_45_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>Next are the chocolate brown dinner plates. They’re also from Henn .</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWGT5GZDI/AAAAAAAAAmM/F2zAu4hAl_s/s1600-h/20101108_465.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_46" border="0" alt="20101108_46" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWHG1TZiI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/hvrvlUocjF8/20101108_46_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>And of course the white charger that gives the white cutwork plates a reason to be in this setting.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWIEgcqbI/AAAAAAAAAmU/bH__aJlbJQc/s1600-h/20101108_9%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_9" border="0" alt="20101108_9" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWJDsMmpI/AAAAAAAAAmY/mKt5mWVGMtQ/20101108_9_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="540" height="400"></a> </p> <p>Now the centerpiece had to have all of these colors to tie it all together, so what better than my trusty fruit sprays wrapped warmly around the metal candle stick holder.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWJ3qg9ZI/AAAAAAAAAmc/v-KC96VFaQI/s1600-h/20101108_22%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_22" border="0" alt="20101108_22" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWKqeczcI/AAAAAAAAAmg/JC7LWuoWXi8/20101108_22_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="550"></a> </p> <p>Beautiful sterling silver…</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWLJB7jUI/AAAAAAAAAmk/o9_4Xu8y8X4/s1600-h/20101108_57%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_57" border="0" alt="20101108_57" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWLXxa9hI/AAAAAAAAAmo/Smt9_mLJO-Q/20101108_57_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" height="350"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWL4YzH9I/AAAAAAAAAms/HNNzRAH-en8/s1600-h/20101108_56%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_56" border="0" alt="20101108_56" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWMFN6xUI/AAAAAAAAAmw/EfF1evX5n_M/20101108_56_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" height="350"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWNPNutBI/AAAAAAAAAm0/aYSzx7rBXHQ/s1600-h/20101108_40%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_40" border="0" alt="20101108_40" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWN-DLBgI/AAAAAAAAAm4/s7Co6KHHH20/20101108_40_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="550"></a> </p> <p>and Waterford crystal champagne flutes accompanied by frosted stemmed wine glasses</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWOvsB8JI/AAAAAAAAAm8/DARPVcf1L9Y/s1600-h/20101108_1411.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_14" border="0" alt="20101108_14" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWO3wKiRI/AAAAAAAAAnA/ae_S5_4qqnA/20101108_14_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> help to complete this cozy romantic table.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWPXZf-GI/AAAAAAAAAnE/WdsLFIVIjDQ/s1600-h/20101108_54%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_54" border="0" alt="20101108_54" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWP3EKT2I/AAAAAAAAAnI/wwo0c31d2LM/20101108_54_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="550"></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWQSW988I/AAAAAAAAAnM/KQB6w3mtv44/s1600-h/20101108_554.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_55" border="0" alt="20101108_55" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWQjCN7lI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/SUoBu6cnkew/20101108_55_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="229" height="354"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWRuRYGoI/AAAAAAAAAnU/JE5R1OtMj2U/s1600-h/20101108_534.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_53" border="0" alt="20101108_53" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWR4ipGEI/AAAAAAAAAnY/73YLkCmZdGw/20101108_53_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="229" height="354"></a></p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWSSEkuvI/AAAAAAAAAnc/sxYi3seWSIA/s1600-h/20101108_275.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_27" border="0" alt="20101108_27" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWS9mE1II/AAAAAAAAAng/E7W0tL1Qg14/20101108_27_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>At the very end, I added these little cordial glasses from a set I inherited from my grandmother. I don’t know the maker or the pattern, but they are very delicate and a few of the pieces that haven’t broken have very slight chips around the rims. (Keeping them anyway.) I thought this size would make a perfect server for raspberry sorbet. It probably would be needed if we used all of these plates for this many courses! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWTN8aK6I/AAAAAAAAAnk/YxMTBXRcEXo/s1600-h/20101108_245.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_24" border="0" alt="20101108_24" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWTaUMoiI/AAAAAAAAAno/g7CWLfFukPE/20101108_24_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>I’m going to leave you alone now to just look at pictures…my favorite part!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWT3aA6RI/AAAAAAAAAns/MPuWM2oe3zU/s1600-h/20101108_39%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_39" border="0" alt="20101108_39" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWUE1kLVI/AAAAAAAAAnw/dBaJ_Ae1BMA/20101108_39_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="550"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWUV4I_rI/AAAAAAAAAn0/D1n4Qiz5UpQ/s1600-h/20101108_265.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_26" border="0" alt="20101108_26" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWU31zswI/AAAAAAAAAn4/bVlak_GYcv0/20101108_26_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWVCdpAzI/AAAAAAAAAn8/2OOnAGiAkPA/s1600-h/20101108_355.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_35" border="0" alt="20101108_35" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWVokHaiI/AAAAAAAAAoA/oHvWzcyn2e0/20101108_35_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWWHodkcI/AAAAAAAAAoE/b0_myY2OsZ0/s1600-h/20101108_325.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_32" border="0" alt="20101108_32" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWWeae59I/AAAAAAAAAoI/rewUwUOcFuA/20101108_32_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a></p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWXXGcYEI/AAAAAAAAAoM/3vg3uUqMvvE/s1600-h/20101108_25%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_25" border="0" alt="20101108_25" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWX8sNGYI/AAAAAAAAAoU/iySx_FojvME/20101108_25_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="550"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWYBy_yEI/AAAAAAAAAoY/2-RqudoHiA8/s1600-h/20101108_525.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_52" border="0" alt="20101108_52" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWYkMyFMI/AAAAAAAAAoc/HzM4yIf8tjw/20101108_52_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWYy45M7I/AAAAAAAAAog/W9dbi8Xl9zs/s1600-h/20101108_38%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_38" border="0" alt="20101108_38" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWZYxNXvI/AAAAAAAAAok/3Tq9olRb1vM/20101108_38_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="550"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWZ2DWg3I/AAAAAAAAAoo/wulb_OyOMt4/s1600-h/20101108_305.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_30" border="0" alt="20101108_30" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWaTXA9LI/AAAAAAAAAos/XCzVh-u_wCI/20101108_30_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWawMkRlI/AAAAAAAAAow/IDdeUY1Jp0o/s1600-h/20101108_50%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101108_50" border="0" alt="20101108_50" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWbXNafaI/AAAAAAAAAo0/VdOj540kOvA/20101108_50_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="540"></a></p> <p>I’m taking my cozy corner table for two to <a href="astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2010/11/38th-table-top-tuesday-new-treasure.html">Tabletop Tuesday</a>, <a href="thestylesisters.blogspot.com/">Centerpiece Wednesdays</a> and <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/10/tablescape-celebrating-autumn-welcome.html" target="_blank">Tablescape Thursday</a> this week. Hope to see you there.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWbsh800I/AAAAAAAAAo4/g4Ye-o-lupQ/s1600-h/tablescapethursday%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="tablescapethursday" border="0" alt="tablescapethursday" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWcZz80JI/AAAAAAAAAo8/To1yN1o6wUk/tablescapethursday_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="154" height="154"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWc3-u25I/AAAAAAAAApA/4Yc7ffXTFwY/s1600-h/image%5B4%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWdOeFyTI/AAAAAAAAApE/gHQRyJHklGY/image_thumb%5B2%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="154" height="154"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWdsr-TSI/AAAAAAAAApI/23VIohk63qQ/s1600-h/image%5B14%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNnWeKWhnKI/AAAAAAAAApM/2AxZVT1TqGc/image_thumb%5B8%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="154" height="154"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Thank you for visiting. Hope you enjoyed yourself!</p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-1891836417968733642010-11-03T18:15:00.001-04:002010-11-03T18:16:42.510-04:00An Old Friend Comes Home<blockquote></blockquote> <p> </p> <p>WELCOME THROUGH MY RED DOOR</p> <p>Not long ago, just a few weeks ago in fact, a friend of my oldest son, who had moved to his native land of Korea when they were eight years old, contacted him on Facebook to let him know that he was back in the states and living in Virginia…only 5 minutes from where we lived before moving to Maryland where they became instant best friends! He was born here and always wanted to come back.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHecf8mMPI/AAAAAAAAAhU/XX9_S8cNAfE/s1600-h/20101027_18.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_1" border="0" alt="20101027_1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHedr0TrGI/AAAAAAAAAhY/SSKI5LYoJuw/20101027_1_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHeewVsgFI/AAAAAAAAAhc/nWO-mg6A09Q/s1600-h/20101027_335.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_33" border="0" alt="20101027_33" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHef4PxuJI/AAAAAAAAAhg/gHq2oYaGsUI/20101027_33_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="554"></a> </p> <p>They tried to keep in touch as best as eight year old boys could. But eventually they lost touch and only were able to wonder what was going on in each others lives.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHegrEqBiI/AAAAAAAAAhk/0alBM3IVtpc/s1600-h/20101027_305.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_30" border="0" alt="20101027_30" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHehtJICYI/AAAAAAAAAho/JpeL31tWh94/20101027_30_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHeilL5TaI/AAAAAAAAAhs/rP1HHlhjmw0/s1600-h/20101027_115.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_11" border="0" alt="20101027_11" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHejfXiEdI/AAAAAAAAAhw/8ZX7g31pFbQ/20101027_11_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>The boys are now 23 and overjoyed to be connecting again. They met one night for dinner and after the few minutes it took to try to recognize each other as adults, they got into reminiscing and catching up through the last 15 years.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHekK59yeI/AAAAAAAAAh0/qqqhCr9w0XY/s1600-h/20101027_25%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_2" border="0" alt="20101027_2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHelLZSK7I/AAAAAAAAAh4/vUKbgQX-7a8/20101027_2_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHemjkZ58I/AAAAAAAAAh8/k9m1u_lUdhs/s1600-h/20101027_175.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_17" border="0" alt="20101027_17" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHen7I0mvI/AAAAAAAAAiA/u7hWs78ZKlI/20101027_17_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>My son told him he would have to come over to our house because ‘my mom is going to want to see you!’</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHeou2_i_I/AAAAAAAAAiE/YVT35Vo2BC4/s1600-h/20101027_215.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_21" border="0" alt="20101027_21" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHepsVWkbI/AAAAAAAAAiI/mLO3SrNLwD0/20101027_21_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHeqVRqKAI/AAAAAAAAAiM/2B870rqWuf4/s1600-h/20101027_225.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_22" border="0" alt="20101027_22" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHerT-GBwI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/Ksv_Ho-aLh4/20101027_22_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>How right he was! They set up a date and time and I took the afternoon off from work to make dinner for them.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHeso9p52I/AAAAAAAAAiU/bBLnf8iQ4_M/s1600-h/20101027_235.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_23" border="0" alt="20101027_23" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHetrl8HSI/AAAAAAAAAiY/hCFM5H2Phck/20101027_23_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="553" height="404"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHeukqCvvI/AAAAAAAAAic/NQ5k2cjgC7k/s1600-h/20101027_245.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_24" border="0" alt="20101027_24" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHevRrk47I/AAAAAAAAAig/sOCLdQQhjP4/20101027_24_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHeweTXUtI/AAAAAAAAAik/nh5Dt2lSxbo/s1600-h/20101027_255.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_25" border="0" alt="20101027_25" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHewtZaUwI/AAAAAAAAAio/m0xReieSjw8/20101027_25_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>They ate and reminisced some more, looking through the elementary school year books and middle school and high school books that he wasn’t here for.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHexfcOUsI/AAAAAAAAAis/j43-S0b31zA/s1600-h/20101027_185.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_18" border="0" alt="20101027_18" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHexzT1WII/AAAAAAAAAiw/3eOHKoW6XMg/20101027_18_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="504"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHeyrxo_-I/AAAAAAAAAi0/mxtZm9dz5U4/s1600-h/20101027_275.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_27" border="0" alt="20101027_27" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHezVveVYI/AAAAAAAAAi4/tO_9Zysl_iY/20101027_27_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>Then they went out to see the old neighborhood and school they had spent so much of their time together in.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHezv2BNpI/AAAAAAAAAi8/2XwFHiJYplc/s1600-h/20101027_54.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_5" border="0" alt="20101027_5" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHez6viQYI/AAAAAAAAAjA/b4LwQ6p4HM0/20101027_5_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="204"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHe0qzpcCI/AAAAAAAAAjE/Uwr8nXBA5Fw/s1600-h/20101027_265.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_26" border="0" alt="20101027_26" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHe1DFrHJI/AAAAAAAAAjI/_QU6KOMxcdk/20101027_26_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>How exciting it was to see this grown up boy that we remembered last only as an 8 year old; to hear what he’d done in all those years and what he hopes to do in the next.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHe1cFiWxI/AAAAAAAAAjM/PBSJCXY8PL4/s1600-h/20101027_75.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_7" border="0" alt="20101027_7" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHe2ItAbmI/AAAAAAAAAjU/v8ZBa-S8_wY/20101027_7_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHe2uYziqI/AAAAAAAAAjY/zAXxvLw55Xk/s1600-h/20101027_145.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_14" border="0" alt="20101027_14" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHe22Q-UeI/AAAAAAAAAjc/BqgS-WwhEPM/20101027_14_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>He’s still the sweet boy he was and is always welcome back anytime he wants to come over, just like when he was a little boy!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHe3Nh4FHI/AAAAAAAAAjg/OnKf5eXmO9I/s1600-h/20101027_122.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_12" border="0" alt="20101027_12" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHe3f64B7I/AAAAAAAAAjk/vuGIAywD_vA/20101027_12_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHe36SrjNI/AAAAAAAAAjo/KOrlUD5f1aE/s1600-h/20101027_492.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_49" border="0" alt="20101027_49" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHe4PrrnJI/AAAAAAAAAjs/ntnFBfNIlGI/20101027_49_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHe5RKHBPI/AAAAAAAAAjw/tzflDU19L44/s1600-h/20101027_562.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_56" border="0" alt="20101027_56" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHe5WtAeuI/AAAAAAAAAj0/PxBWCTFKeQE/20101027_56_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHe5-yYzgI/AAAAAAAAAj4/LKlUlsftUz4/s1600-h/20101027_132.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_13" border="0" alt="20101027_13" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHe6T5EqHI/AAAAAAAAAj8/E_dsR1e8Z8s/20101027_13_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a> </p> <p>You know, I wasn’t too sure about Facebook, but I have to say it does have it’s benefits! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHe64nnZeI/AAAAAAAAAkA/e7eIl8Erdpc/s1600-h/20101027_827.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_82" border="0" alt="20101027_82" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNHe7NdWVTI/AAAAAAAAAkE/BDInSFEhqVA/20101027_82_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="364"></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Welcome home William! Come back any time!</p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-8979343957328459882010-11-02T20:27:00.001-04:002010-11-02T20:30:55.698-04:00A Repurposed Dresser<p> </p> <p><strong>WELCOME THROUGH MY RED DOOR!</strong></p> <p><strong>I’m joining Kim at <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-first-party.html">Savvy Southern Style</a> for her first ‘Before and After’ Party. Come by and help her celebrate!</strong></p> <p>This is actually my first before and after also. I did this project way before I ever dreamed I’d be blogging, soooo I have no befores!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCsbH9VSdI/AAAAAAAAAgE/I4-5S-v0AH0/s1600-h/20100810_83%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="20100810_83" border="0" alt="20100810_83" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCsbYO9HjI/AAAAAAAAAgI/ZH8r86YEwig/20100810_83_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>This was the dresser my husband shared with his two brothers while growing up. It had a brown finish and on the center top drawer his mother had painted a lone flower.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCscCsq8_I/AAAAAAAAAgM/U2tZ0pQs0gE/s1600-h/20100810_87%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="20100810_87" border="0" alt="20100810_87" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCsceAXhuI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/VU3LJRHQUhs/20100810_87_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>Before I did this to it, I had painted the drawers red and the dresser green and changed the knobs to plain wood.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCscv-l0iI/AAAAAAAAAgU/LU1naXH8vEk/s1600-h/20100810_92%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="20100810_92" border="0" alt="20100810_92" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCsdN_2ZwI/AAAAAAAAAgY/_h-OhkR1N5I/20100810_92_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>Then I got the idea to turn the dresser into an entertainment center because I didn’t want to get rid of it and we needed something to put the TV on in the basement.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCsdd_AoPI/AAAAAAAAAgc/8TCZoJYE-SU/s1600-h/20100810_94%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="20100810_94" border="0" alt="20100810_94" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCsdwYfVYI/AAAAAAAAAgg/FVgDxKXHNqw/20100810_94_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>So I hung the top small drawers on the wall as shadow boxes in the basement.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCseIpo5YI/AAAAAAAAAgk/EUfeRm4Qz2A/s1600-h/20100810_136%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="20100810_136" border="0" alt="20100810_136" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCseVKIM1I/AAAAAAAAAgo/dY9ekqADHfo/20100810_136_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="554"></a> </p> <p>And had shelves added to the two large drawers. I painted them white, added two newly built shelves to the sides and hung them in my sewing room.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCseptgF5I/AAAAAAAAAgs/P9ihpNdPxsk/s1600-h/20100810_118%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="20100810_118" border="0" alt="20100810_118" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCsfN_LyeI/AAAAAAAAAgw/9I8vpjWX-Bc/20100810_118_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>This shot shows the fronts of the two drawers attached facing each other.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCsfXGEu_I/AAAAAAAAAg0/GMlB0JJEVH8/s1600-h/20100810_125%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="20100810_125" border="0" alt="20100810_125" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCsfi4ZvXI/AAAAAAAAAg4/ZRD4gKumr8A/20100810_125_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>I drilled holes in the back of the dresser for the electrical and cable cords and spray painted the whole thing in a matte black.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCsgO-cQcI/AAAAAAAAAg8/XZfC_kJ3kg8/s1600-h/20100810_86%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="20100810_86" border="0" alt="20100810_86" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCsgVp6TZI/AAAAAAAAAhA/97Lv4SE-2JE/20100810_86_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>So every part of the dresser was repurposed and still has a place in our home to preserve an old reliable piece of furniture!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCsgkLuv7I/AAAAAAAAAhE/RRvhf1AZgHw/s1600-h/20100810_89%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="20100810_89" border="0" alt="20100810_89" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCshMhNe4I/AAAAAAAAAhI/ukj6rEdZbPM/20100810_89_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Thanks for stopping in. Don’t forget to visit Kim!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCshXo1ddI/AAAAAAAAAhM/yCu6xPsqJGY/s1600-h/image%5B2%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNCsh2-WClI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/8y3WfX5Knzg/image_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="164" height="111"></a></p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-29014038654894615442010-11-02T11:34:00.001-04:002010-11-02T11:39:00.691-04:00Oh, The Possibilities<p><strong>WELCOME TRHOUGH MY RED DOOR!</strong></p> <p>As the Halloween season ends and the Thanksgiving season begins, I thought I would take this opportunity, before I get started here, to thank all of you wonderful bloggers for your inspiration and encouraging words the past few months as I’ve attempted to explore the artistic side of myself. I haven’t posted much, time being the major factor, but I’ve learned much and have sooo much more to learn still. I don’t think I’ll ever learn enough! What a kick this is!</p> <p>I’ve thoroughly enjoyed visiting all of you, marveling, laughing and drooling over your beautiful blogs, posts and homes. I’ve introduced you to a few of my friends who are now enjoying the blogging world as much as I am, and some may even someday start their own blogs.</p> <p>I wish you all a very warm, blessed and happy Thanksgiving season and look forward to visiting you more and hope you will come back and visit me often. You’re always Welcome Through My Red Door!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAu90_bdaI/AAAAAAAAAao/HBZ6sA4gzvQ/s1600-h/20101027_1205.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_120" border="0" alt="20101027_120" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAu-4SMxBI/AAAAAAAAAas/9rxmJvpYRzY/20101027_120_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>I started this table setting with a very simple centerpiece that I assembled about three years ago. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAu_Dd4dQI/AAAAAAAAAaw/YSYGQPChi_4/s1600-h/20101027_1215.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_121" border="0" alt="20101027_121" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAu_XnmKLI/AAAAAAAAAa0/YkazkI5lEec/20101027_121_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>A few weeks ago, I discovered these dishes at my grocery store for only $1.25 each piece!!! What a steal! I picked up 3 of the four colors that were included, trying to acquire 12 of each piece; 4 each of the three colors. I decided not to get the blue, which I could kick myself for now!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAu_9ouipI/AAAAAAAAAa4/ywOqHMGY46o/s1600-h/20101027_1235.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_123" border="0" alt="20101027_123" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvAQsVKGI/AAAAAAAAAa8/jG6KVU5Z-fM/20101027_123_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="554"></a></p> <p>I think I went to five locations and still don’t have a complete set of 12. I also didn’t purchase the mugs, initially, but went back on one of my grocery shopping trips and picked up six of them. Luckily I could get two of each of the three colors. Not much left!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvA-GRVfI/AAAAAAAAAbA/pJkNPiYRTJg/s1600-h/20101027_1245.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_124" border="0" alt="20101027_124" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvBULm3-I/AAAAAAAAAbE/s2_PUBHBPkE/20101027_124_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>I found the placemats and the acorn salt and and pepper shakers there too.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvCFzxwkI/AAAAAAAAAbI/rMLQ6pKesdc/s1600-h/20101027_1264.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_126" border="0" alt="20101027_126" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvCfbh2GI/AAAAAAAAAbM/Wpph9u9ZxHA/20101027_126_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="204" height="124"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvC1tbWuI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/b42dBcDKMnA/s1600-h/20101027_1294.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_129" border="0" alt="20101027_129" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvDCw3QcI/AAAAAAAAAbU/CKJB5rMRFF8/20101027_129_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="204" height="124"></a> </p> <p>Now as I started to post these pictures I realized I had not lit the candles. Oh there we go!</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvDfYp3fI/AAAAAAAAAbY/WO4Wuh4pKGk/s1600-h/20101027_1325.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_132" border="0" alt="20101027_132" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvD9FgABI/AAAAAAAAAbc/2TSmZly46ik/20101027_132_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>And I also forgot the glasses! Silly me! What was I thinking about that night?</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvEEuwX7I/AAAAAAAAAbg/GuyzpR7knQ8/s1600-h/20101027_1335.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_133" border="0" alt="20101027_133" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvEgdWFQI/AAAAAAAAAbk/pwgWIXHF2d0/20101027_133_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvE8fUxpI/AAAAAAAAAbo/PpEsVWwNzT0/s1600-h/20101027_1345.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_134" border="0" alt="20101027_134" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvFYB0nUI/AAAAAAAAAbs/u844eKEx88U/20101027_134_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>I found these little bowls at Walmart last year and wished there had been more. I love them. The bottom says ‘Better Homes and Gardens’. The colors in the brush strokes on the side and inside the bowl perfectly match the dishes!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvF4EiO5I/AAAAAAAAAbw/EH5L_EQSpHw/s1600-h/20101027_1355.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_135" border="0" alt="20101027_135" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvGGY5jxI/AAAAAAAAAb0/5hKSF6pzimk/20101027_135_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>I found this yellow depression glass plate at a little antique store in Culpepper, Virginia I stopped in on my way to Charlottesville about a month ago. What a great little town, can’t wait to find time to get back there!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvGehZ_zI/AAAAAAAAAb4/FPCK3Ennqlw/s1600-h/20101027_1365.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_136" border="0" alt="20101027_136" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvGyxdQUI/AAAAAAAAAb8/HY-pvRjcISs/20101027_136_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvHrJ2ijI/AAAAAAAAAcA/LbfZuI7o2Cc/s1600-h/20101027_1375.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_137" border="0" alt="20101027_137" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvISJC1uI/AAAAAAAAAcE/pHrsz4wOM6o/20101027_137_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvJQUVOMI/AAAAAAAAAcI/0O9W6B9OlTw/s1600-h/20101027_1385.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_138" border="0" alt="20101027_138" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvJ7tLYSI/AAAAAAAAAcM/KPlDJZgmXow/20101027_138_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvK_yAGlI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/eNQSPb4rTgY/s1600-h/20101027_1395.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_139" border="0" alt="20101027_139" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvLSHG5QI/AAAAAAAAAcU/NJZCOKxv66I/20101027_139_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvLg_K-9I/AAAAAAAAAcY/PqZ4kh2q6tw/s1600-h/20101027_1405.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_140" border="0" alt="20101027_140" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvMPm3aKI/AAAAAAAAAcc/0FTXfvBo-Ss/20101027_140_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvMR01PeI/AAAAAAAAAcg/VIGVWyUM6Bg/s1600-h/20101027_1415.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_141" border="0" alt="20101027_141" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvMx8IqCI/AAAAAAAAAck/BHdJafwmUzY/20101027_141_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>There is so much you can do with just three colors, isn’t there?</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvNO5SJBI/AAAAAAAAAco/u_tY2Qc0Ndo/s1600-h/20101027_1425.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_142" border="0" alt="20101027_142" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvNbcBSMI/AAAAAAAAAcs/yNB1riBUuSs/20101027_142_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvN4UA3qI/AAAAAAAAAcw/oYhwHwje1eA/s1600-h/20101027_1455.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_145" border="0" alt="20101027_145" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvOYizlKI/AAAAAAAAAc0/idlf7Hckqm8/20101027_145_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvOk-eoxI/AAAAAAAAAc4/fzsYbXr572o/s1600-h/20101027_1462.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_146" border="0" alt="20101027_146" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvOz3FXaI/AAAAAAAAAc8/ufjuEhp6eBA/20101027_146_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvP8J5A2I/AAAAAAAAAdA/eE6UZADF7j4/s1600-h/20101027_1472.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_147" border="0" alt="20101027_147" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvQPJ-y-I/AAAAAAAAAdE/NDvgoPg_6lY/20101027_147_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvQ9ZttZI/AAAAAAAAAdI/-0F2U6U9bsA/s1600-h/20101027_1482.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_148" border="0" alt="20101027_148" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvRDjVkXI/AAAAAAAAAdM/cnC5oFsF6gE/20101027_148_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvSLgvP1I/AAAAAAAAAdQ/L3YBeGX2kfU/s1600-h/20101027_1495.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_149" border="0" alt="20101027_149" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvSrkM4KI/AAAAAAAAAdU/O48Um4X4OkQ/20101027_149_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvS9eINUI/AAAAAAAAAdY/8yEokMX9v7A/s1600-h/20101027_1505.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_150" border="0" alt="20101027_150" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvTRIJjeI/AAAAAAAAAdc/stRqPfxWvwI/20101027_150_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>I was having so much fun with this table that I didn’t want to stop!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvToPVF9I/AAAAAAAAAdg/UqGqv_ZrmEw/s1600-h/20101027_1575.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_157" border="0" alt="20101027_157" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvTzCwyfI/AAAAAAAAAdk/jr_fBPs4e1o/20101027_157_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>I finally realized I was missing the glasses!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvUVwXYPI/AAAAAAAAAdo/viOhVIiQZOs/s1600-h/20101027_1615.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_161" border="0" alt="20101027_161" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvUlhIRYI/AAAAAAAAAds/jpW1y2hllp8/20101027_161_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>Much better!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvVCryBPI/AAAAAAAAAdw/K8WIpOuywUI/s1600-h/20101027_1595.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_159" border="0" alt="20101027_159" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvVh00mdI/AAAAAAAAAd0/caOCaWQO5DI/20101027_159_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>Since I wasn’t ready to stop, I decided to change the centerpiece!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvWkF-OdI/AAAAAAAAAd4/7IAlSlz7ix8/s1600-h/20101027_1635.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_163" border="0" alt="20101027_163" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvXTW4w4I/AAAAAAAAAd8/nTQVwJFDvTs/20101027_163_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>I pulled out my yellow Henn cake plate and took the candles off the table and set them on top and added one of the faux pumpkins for interest.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvYVzvVhI/AAAAAAAAAeE/eQsSj3iHmcg/s1600-h/20101027_1645.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_164" border="0" alt="20101027_164" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvZEJ-PGI/AAAAAAAAAeI/B5pIAXgeJGE/20101027_164_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>Then I set a couple of fruit sprays on either side of it.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvZlaCZ7I/AAAAAAAAAeM/yiI11UYTFqU/s1600-h/20101027_1655.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_165" border="0" alt="20101027_165" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvaFDQykI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/bgdbkrKh6EM/20101027_165_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="404"></a> </p> <p>But I didn’t want to stop there…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvahaYWsI/AAAAAAAAAeU/Rh6l_l6fIKw/s1600-h/20101027_1665.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_166" border="0" alt="20101027_166" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAva56sApI/AAAAAAAAAeY/ljUTlu_qK3g/20101027_166_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>So I took a hurricane vase, added a glass candle holder and orange swirl taper. Then completed it with a few smaller fruit sprays for more color. The small pillars seemed to be needed for more warmth.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvbe7oaXI/AAAAAAAAAec/N-6KuHYOC-M/s1600-h/20101027_1715.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_171" border="0" alt="20101027_171" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvblqbTeI/AAAAAAAAAeg/RhKPCKtNxV0/20101027_171_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvb5hqUvI/AAAAAAAAAek/W0yrWzQyrqk/s1600-h/20101027_1725.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_172" border="0" alt="20101027_172" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvcJyVMlI/AAAAAAAAAeo/-wM50uIshO4/20101027_172_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvcoSu28I/AAAAAAAAAes/uA0DoNh9Uz8/s1600-h/20101027_1732.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_173" border="0" alt="20101027_173" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvdUVE6BI/AAAAAAAAAew/sRkFQSpwpeM/20101027_173_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvd9206GI/AAAAAAAAAe0/Gjh5aq8W1fg/s1600-h/20101027_1742.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_174" border="0" alt="20101027_174" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvetG3k4I/AAAAAAAAAe4/X-oOSTQdMjI/20101027_174_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a> </p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAve_mz-WI/AAAAAAAAAe8/d_Dyu760cxw/s1600-h/20101027_1755.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_175" border="0" alt="20101027_175" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvfU0-x7I/AAAAAAAAAfA/yImkNClai0o/20101027_175_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>I was on a roll then, so I grabbed the lantern I have on the chest in my foyer, added a fallish garland and set it in the middle of the table.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvfsXWdxI/AAAAAAAAAfI/npSdw_TAP6o/s1600-h/20101027_1765.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_176" border="0" alt="20101027_176" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvgM_ctVI/AAAAAAAAAfM/KsiRLzSf5WE/20101027_176_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>I didn’t change the place settings at all, but just changing the centerpieces</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvhD9AXTI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/nUL4OHZKBgg/s1600-h/20101027_1775.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_177" border="0" alt="20101027_177" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvhXBFGpI/AAAAAAAAAfU/tY0bTKZCqkg/20101027_177_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>makes you feel like you are sitting at a different table each time!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvh20IoEI/AAAAAAAAAfY/apr_V_vbSz8/s1600-h/20101027_1785.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_178" border="0" alt="20101027_178" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvit5Z2pI/AAAAAAAAAfc/pAbxaUfTF2Y/20101027_178_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p> Don’t you think?</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvi_k2JmI/AAAAAAAAAfg/LhIztfIH5G4/s1600-h/20101027_1795.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_179" border="0" alt="20101027_179" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvjCTFQGI/AAAAAAAAAfk/cfnzquswBto/20101027_179_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="554"></a> </p> <p>How fun is this?!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvjVpHHtI/AAAAAAAAAfo/KRhwTdqDJB4/s1600-h/20101027_1805.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_180" border="0" alt="20101027_180" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvj6lUW0I/AAAAAAAAAfs/bNif2TYjY10/20101027_180_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>Now I’m popping over to visit Karin at <a href="thestylesisters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Style Sisters</a> for <a href="thestylesisters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Centerpiece Wednesday</a> and Susan at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a> for <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/10/tablescape-celebrating-autumn-welcome.html" target="_blank">Tablescape Thursday</a>! Hope to see you there!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvkJsmjnI/AAAAAAAAAfw/BzGkOEGu4r0/s1600-h/20101027_1815.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_181" border="0" alt="20101027_181" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvkvNBLUI/AAAAAAAAAf0/RXpsYeczezo/20101027_181_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p> <a href="thestylesisters.blogspot.com/"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvk8w1GqI/AAAAAAAAAf4/GXvDi_bFI04/image3.png?imgmax=800" width="134" height="163"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvlbouoGI/AAAAAAAAAf8/0Pvy4EO8oy0/s1600-h/tablescapethursday4.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="tablescapethursday" border="0" alt="tablescapethursday" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TNAvllIhw2I/AAAAAAAAAgA/_Q5Q3OMjli4/tablescapethursday_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="134" height="163"></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Thank you for stopping in! Please feel free to leave me a comment. I really value your thoughts!</p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-86684243543377359842010-11-01T21:28:00.002-04:002010-11-01T21:50:43.964-04:00A Little Fall Decorating<p>WELCOME THROUGH MY RED DOOR!</p> <p><font size="3"><strong>H</strong></font>ave I mentioned that I love fall? You don’t need to be in a location where you experience the season to love it. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pAbM0UtI/AAAAAAAAAYE/ODCmdk1qfCc/s1600-h/20101027_73%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_73" border="0" alt="20101027_73" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pAnoe4yI/AAAAAAAAAYI/7cAXj9Hegow/20101027_73_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="554"></a> <font size="3"><strong>I</strong></font>t helps, but it’s not totally necessary.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pA_uBmiI/AAAAAAAAAYM/6xwvuuriuys/s1600-h/20101027_37%5B12%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_37" border="0" alt="20101027_37" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pBM_p-AI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/DfBy43iuUwo/20101027_37_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="554"></a></p> <p> <img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_39" border="0" alt="20101027_39" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pBha1QHI/AAAAAAAAAYU/Dh1kUztjGmw/20101027_39_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="554"> <font size="3"><strong>I</strong></font> do happen to live in such a location, so I can see leaves turning their vibrant colors, most years!<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pB2RwNoI/AAAAAAAAAYY/luinV9w_6Dk/s1600-h/20101027_40%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_40" border="0" alt="20101027_40" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pCWevznI/AAAAAAAAAYc/OPNwA42iFJU/20101027_40_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pCuuRgnI/AAAAAAAAAYg/2jk0yuzMK8A/s1600-h/20101027_44%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_44" border="0" alt="20101027_44" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pC7kWOWI/AAAAAAAAAYk/0ZW150aNrGM/20101027_44_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> <font size="3"><strong>A</strong></font>nd I can smell the fireplaces burning in the neighborhood; not ours because we don’t have one. I can smell everyone else’s though!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pDeKeaYI/AAAAAAAAAYo/fBqf_WJIfYE/s1600-h/20101027_45%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_45" border="0" alt="20101027_45" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pEUc0OhI/AAAAAAAAAYs/3boQoNN1xCM/20101027_45_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pErmhzrI/AAAAAAAAAYw/TjjEf75HqFg/s1600-h/20101027_47%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_47" border="0" alt="20101027_47" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pE0oeBQI/AAAAAAAAAY0/zQJdLxVxIRQ/20101027_47_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pFdXHLjI/AAAAAAAAAY4/ZzDgXZxu2gQ/s1600-h/20101027_48%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_48" border="0" alt="20101027_48" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pFqlsgSI/AAAAAAAAAY8/MjF268eCiP0/20101027_48_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pF8GrMPI/AAAAAAAAAZA/KuaK7ox7qOo/s1600-h/20101027_46%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_46" border="0" alt="20101027_46" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pGBD5hbI/AAAAAAAAAZE/I-QGCfgpSuU/20101027_46_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><font size="3"><strong>B</strong></font>ut I just spent a week in New Mexico and Arizona where it still feels like what summer feels like to a lot of us and I realized you can still love fall even in such places.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pG9plkUI/AAAAAAAAAZI/s9Q2vGYnakA/s1600-h/20101027_34%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_34" border="0" alt="20101027_34" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pHozVbMI/AAAAAAAAAZM/LcnK3D6ETAE/20101027_34_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pIM_caqI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/YRXtyAa1uhA/s1600-h/20101027_43%5B14%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_43" border="0" alt="20101027_43" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pIYz4TvI/AAAAAAAAAZU/SqSLEXGzRtA/20101027_43_thumb%5B12%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="254" height="204"></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pIonJeLI/AAAAAAAAAZY/ATHipRecBvk/s1600-h/20101027_118%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_118" border="0" alt="20101027_118" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pI_feQiI/AAAAAAAAAZc/Tb58ElFNuJk/20101027_118_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><font size="3"><strong>Y</strong></font>ou may not experience fall outside the house, but you sure can create it inside. Now keep in mind that I’ve not been in the Southwest in the fall until last week, <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pJEo3i7I/AAAAAAAAAZg/KQu62zfXRa8/s1600-h/20101027_60%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_60" border="0" alt="20101027_60" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pKJa9IeI/AAAAAAAAAZk/kqumzxudEh4/20101027_60_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a></p> <p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_62" border="0" alt="20101027_62" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pKZ-W0oI/AAAAAAAAAZo/STjSXUC7-QA/20101027_62_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404">so I’m sure there are parts that are getting the same colorful, falling leaves, chilly temperatures and smoky fireplace scents that we get here. </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pKxAsH8I/AAAAAAAAAZs/ngcZlUw9TmE/s1600-h/20101027_65%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_65" border="0" alt="20101027_65" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pLGPfMHI/AAAAAAAAAZw/n8qV6oV1aEU/20101027_65_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pLQvdWKI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/DKvgO_aFa_4/s1600-h/20101027_152%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_152" border="0" alt="20101027_152" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pL6zeLfI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/uhdlwBut8zo/20101027_152_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="504"></a> <font size="3"><strong>A</strong></font>s it got closer to the end of the week and time to come home, I wanted to stay longer, because I don’t look forward to the cold bitter winters anymore.</p> <blockquote><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pMHFptJI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/XBIU1MfM0kA/s1600-h/20101027_69%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_69" border="0" alt="20101027_69" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pMbPWfHI/AAAAAAAAAaA/1kPFsUXmgno/20101027_69_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="404"></a> </blockquote> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pMl7s_rI/AAAAAAAAAaE/EcD4bL5HTP0/s1600-h/20101027_66%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_66" border="0" alt="20101027_66" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pNNk-mbI/AAAAAAAAAaI/IlCs75jGkfM/20101027_66_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="554"></a> <font size="3"><strong>W</strong></font>hen we considered whether we could live in retirement somewhere so different from where we are now, I thought about the falls I’d miss, especially when we were in the air and we could see below us that the leaves had turned so emphatically in the week we were gone!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pNulLqyI/AAAAAAAAAaM/-qcqy1n3ZgY/s1600-h/20101027_76%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_76" border="0" alt="20101027_76" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pN3-uP2I/AAAAAAAAAaQ/-ahB0_pcTWo/20101027_76_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="404"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pOMb2yDI/AAAAAAAAAaU/Q1PoFeHiaSk/s1600-h/20101027_36%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_36" border="0" alt="20101027_36" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pOS6hcBI/AAAAAAAAAaY/kvABI2WKDyE/20101027_36_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="554"></a> <strong><font size="3">W</font></strong>ho knows if we ever would move there, but it’s good to know that we could still have some sort of fall, even if we created it ourselves. Definitely doesn’t compare to the one God created, but thank goodness for ‘Michael’s’. I saw a lot of them there!!!</p> <p>Thank you for stopping by, I think I am going to mosey on over to Marti’s in Arizona for <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tabletop Tuesday</a>. Come on over, I don’t think she’d mind if I brought a few more. I found the people there to be as warm as their climate!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pO7vQ91I/AAAAAAAAAac/aqnfWbCtVMs/s1600-h/image%5B4%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TM9pPBz8qII/AAAAAAAAAag/Db6dqu65GsI/image_thumb%5B2%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="179" height="179"></a> </p> <p>See you there!</p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-17741300007771215462010-10-28T12:04:00.001-04:002010-10-28T12:06:46.500-04:00My Halloween Table<p>WELCOME THROUGH MY RED DOOR! </p> <p>I have never really decorated for Halloween and especially never set a table for Halloween, but since starting my new tablescaping hobby, of course I have to set one now! Unfortunately though I don’t have a lot of Halloweeny stuff with which to set that table! </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmasfQTY4I/AAAAAAAAATw/d7r5VdJOtZs/s1600-h/20101027_199%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_199" border="0" alt="20101027_199" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmatmOuVPI/AAAAAAAAAT0/tjjEQQd8N1Q/20101027_199_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>I called a few friends to see what I might be able to borrow for this occasion and had to leave messages. By the time they got back to me I had already done what ended up being my Halloween tablescape.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmauH-isPI/AAAAAAAAAT4/GUrspDjYPyE/s1600-h/20101027_211%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_211" border="0" alt="20101027_211" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmavDMIlLI/AAAAAAAAAT8/3jf5A1OR3qI/20101027_211_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>This ceramic jack-o-lantern is what I usually put out on the front porch for the tricker treaters on Halloween night, but it is ALL I have that represents this ‘holiday’.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmavrXkT1I/AAAAAAAAAUA/Uuw_7YrbBN8/s1600-h/20101027_196%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_196" border="0" alt="20101027_196" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmaxmzYAFI/AAAAAAAAAUE/l7ug3Alo_Io/20101027_196_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>Except for the centerpiece, which is exploding with fall colors, the place settings looked a bit drab. So I had to come up with something else to convince someone that this was a Halloween celebration. </p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmazjT_J4I/AAAAAAAAAUI/WwRwdlnwHZs/s1600-h/20101027_207%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_207" border="0" alt="20101027_207" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMma1kXpobI/AAAAAAAAAUM/1eL0wfI390s/20101027_207_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMma3IXiGII/AAAAAAAAAUQ/-D2OMTYGLEk/s1600-h/20101027_206%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_206" border="0" alt="20101027_206" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMma4r-xj8I/AAAAAAAAAUU/8EdlqUtMIMY/20101027_206_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMma8Ea8HeI/AAAAAAAAAUY/X4gL6h_LYes/s1600-h/20101027_205%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_205" border="0" alt="20101027_205" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMma9f2kZ8I/AAAAAAAAAUc/WaSrPqVOhDU/20101027_205_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMma-oKr17I/AAAAAAAAAUg/rwSC_NhlKIg/s1600-h/20101027_204%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_204" border="0" alt="20101027_204" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmbAdDvjcI/AAAAAAAAAUk/2Qf-hKk0UEw/20101027_204_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>So cleaning out from under the furniture provided ping pong balls the kitties had tossed around the room. Included in that mess was all the wadded up balls of paper and bottle caps that serve as their favorite toys.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmbBRAinPI/AAAAAAAAAUo/RPygmqBftOo/s1600-h/20101027_182%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_182" border="0" alt="20101027_182" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmbCTCYPrI/AAAAAAAAAUs/E2FhYlxAVp8/20101027_182_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>As if on cue, they promptly tried to swish that mess back under the furniture.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmbDXjiqUI/AAAAAAAAAUw/PwMqrC-0IKY/s1600-h/20101027_183%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_183" border="0" alt="20101027_183" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmbEJL_kAI/AAAAAAAAAU0/ymU4rPjZcCg/20101027_183_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>From the ping pong balls came ghosty napkin rings!! Maybe not too original, but they sure came in handy to set the mood.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmbE5-3xeI/AAAAAAAAAU4/J_qSAhyx6UU/s1600-h/20101027_189%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_189" border="0" alt="20101027_189" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmbGIgaqTI/AAAAAAAAAU8/7Wt8fgqMlyc/20101027_189_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmbHYKTPiI/AAAAAAAAAVA/l9oJwQLRCEU/s1600-h/20101027_190%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_190" border="0" alt="20101027_190" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmbIVHpD2I/AAAAAAAAAVE/0fOAlAHv4oE/20101027_190_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>Isn’t it scary?!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmbK9JXhyI/AAAAAAAAAVI/aWzOFyXrBb8/s1600-h/20101027_191%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_191" border="0" alt="20101027_191" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmbLuB1qcI/AAAAAAAAAVM/-cgSgGQaiWk/20101027_191_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a></p> <p>Now, I think anyone would be able to tell that this is a table set for a Halloween meal, minus witches, spiders, bats and all the usual creepy stuff!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmbMtlsh6I/AAAAAAAAAVQ/4ZlUUbuW2Os/s1600-h/20101027_184%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_184" border="0" alt="20101027_184" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmbN7O7kkI/AAAAAAAAAVU/MoXF3pplxlg/20101027_184_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmb9MiVOWI/AAAAAAAAAVg/Pp1DxyHx-dA/s1600-h/20101027_185%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_185" border="0" alt="20101027_185" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmb_GNe4YI/AAAAAAAAAVk/wQAX2yYiTYA/20101027_185_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmcAbyuiWI/AAAAAAAAAVo/ppUCIbSyzao/s1600-h/20101027_186%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_186" border="0" alt="20101027_186" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmcB9e48JI/AAAAAAAAAVs/_1dF7DXH20I/20101027_186_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmcCyKXS9I/AAAAAAAAAVw/whIvKMt64I8/s1600-h/20101027_208%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_208" border="0" alt="20101027_208" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmcFbynBxI/AAAAAAAAAV0/W8xM6ErnfVc/20101027_208_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmcGLOSrnI/AAAAAAAAAV4/jIzlhmnVPKo/s1600-h/20101027_198%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_198" border="0" alt="20101027_198" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmckXAEBqI/AAAAAAAAAWA/NYFmAIZi5RM/20101027_198_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmclkBXkUI/AAAAAAAAAWE/hd3hB0-BlGA/s1600-h/20101027_194%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_194" border="0" alt="20101027_194" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmcnNVQQbI/AAAAAAAAAWI/UNCvlS8id74/20101027_194_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>The layered look is comprised of a black woven placement, white charger, black dinner plate, flowered salad plate and alternated yellow and burnt orange soup bowls.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmcoktykCI/AAAAAAAAAWM/SBSRy7XaOxM/s1600-h/20101027_200%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_200" border="0" alt="20101027_200" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmcpoOruDI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/tBHlXuNxEHY/20101027_200_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmcqyIaURI/AAAAAAAAAWU/ZZPcXr-00Qg/s1600-h/20101027_197%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_197" border="0" alt="20101027_197" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmcrwvdVeI/AAAAAAAAAWY/mClbnD0mgeg/20101027_197_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmcuD_aWZI/AAAAAAAAAWc/AtKn2ZhvwFc/s1600-h/20101027_195%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_195" border="0" alt="20101027_195" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmcvTgkfzI/AAAAAAAAAWg/rnD8cMthJxI/20101027_195_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="224"></a> </p> <p>This is why I love fall; all the color combinations, endless possibilities.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmcw8npDxI/AAAAAAAAAWk/bsWzymzrGRE/s1600-h/20101027_188%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_188" border="0" alt="20101027_188" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmcyUra6TI/AAAAAAAAAWo/IzouGdhLwro/20101027_188_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmczyDZABI/AAAAAAAAAWs/i0ycJioelw0/s1600-h/20101027_202%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_202" border="0" alt="20101027_202" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmc131iy5I/AAAAAAAAAWw/tUwxVGDRarQ/20101027_202_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="554"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmenuheBsI/AAAAAAAAAW0/mdzwP8C5SDM/s1600-h/20101027_209%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_209" border="0" alt="20101027_209" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmeobxZowI/AAAAAAAAAW4/Bqy3oAzFZ4c/20101027_209_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="354"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmeqNrr5QI/AAAAAAAAAW8/x0cEGQyvJCk/s1600-h/20101027_201%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_201" border="0" alt="20101027_201" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmerh7GY0I/AAAAAAAAAXA/4FaPKNXu6xU/20101027_201_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a> </p> <p>Oh Livvy was too anxious to get in the picture; she didn’t change into her black cat costume!! See her back there, that sneaky little kitty!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmev9A1IKI/AAAAAAAAAXE/pL6SRQxrkyc/s1600-h/20101027_187%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_187" border="0" alt="20101027_187" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmewr0BhII/AAAAAAAAAXI/phhNYi0gvvo/20101027_187_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmexwLIH7I/AAAAAAAAAXM/sQZw8dvmtD0/s1600-h/20101027_212%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_212" border="0" alt="20101027_212" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmeybyDwwI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/ojp1_3nprWs/20101027_212_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a> </p> <p>From above, the complete view!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMmezj-90bI/AAAAAAAAAXU/FnSGRTkN2SQ/s1600-h/20101027_213%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_213" border="0" alt="20101027_213" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMme0tYHC9I/AAAAAAAAAXY/1IKiGRXfZKI/20101027_213_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMme1YYVs2I/AAAAAAAAAXc/CUFPqoO2S7Q/s1600-h/20101027_210%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_210" border="0" alt="20101027_210" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMme1xaznwI/AAAAAAAAAXg/hUMmS4MZSB0/20101027_210_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMme3AAqIRI/AAAAAAAAAXk/a4ww23DietU/s1600-h/20101027_192%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_192" border="0" alt="20101027_192" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMme4PLxvHI/AAAAAAAAAXo/5ZYmOWDdU5A/20101027_192_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p>Now I can’t wait to see your Halloween tables!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMme6LVZmpI/AAAAAAAAAXs/lg1avsUkDwg/s1600-h/20101027_203%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_203" border="0" alt="20101027_203" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMme6_Zae_I/AAAAAAAAAXw/sXoL6jE7Zrw/20101027_203_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="554"></a> </p> <p>Thanks for visiting with me today.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMme74koF4I/AAAAAAAAAX0/PKwcnZQJbeE/s1600-h/20101027_215%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="20101027_215" border="0" alt="20101027_215" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMme8gNJ97I/AAAAAAAAAX4/h4aJpkp0UK4/20101027_215_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="404"></a> </p> <p></p> <p>I’m joining <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/10/tablescape-celebrating-autumn-welcome.html" target="_blank">Tablescape Thursday</a>, see you there!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMme99tgPgI/AAAAAAAAAX8/pjB-jYHJYzU/s1600-h/tablescapethursday%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="tablescapethursday" border="0" alt="tablescapethursday" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TMme-j2gwJI/AAAAAAAAAYA/B23dUPxWS1k/tablescapethursday_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="154" height="154"></a></p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-39918143129980433722010-10-18T22:15:00.001-04:002010-10-20T20:18:16.380-04:00Birthday Wishes<b>WELCOME THROUGH MY RED DOOR!</b><br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-AX_nimI/AAAAAAAAAP8/ZpowDjyiLCc/s1600-h/IMG_22713.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2271" border="0" height="431" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-Ar5nT_I/AAAAAAAAAQA/9CXXDiq4wIE/IMG_2271_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2271" width="544" /></a> <br />
<b>T</b>onight we’re celebrating my daughter’s birthday.<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-BGUfCOI/AAAAAAAAAQE/VaAQatNSaLw/s1600-h/IMG_22723.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2272" border="0" height="431" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-Bf2zQrI/AAAAAAAAAQI/RaS0ZYOMKEo/IMG_2272_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2272" width="544" /></a> <br />
<b>I</b>t’s hard to believe that she’s a young adult already!<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-CdS2b0I/AAAAAAAAAQM/qJkMjvMlezw/s1600-h/IMG_22733.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2273" border="0" height="431" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-CrAaTOI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/InfEDcAsdv0/IMG_2273_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2273" width="544" /></a> <br />
<b>T</b>ime’s flying by so fast…you know how it is…<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-DCyU91I/AAAAAAAAAQU/rtdzIvQBuzE/s1600-h/IMG_22743.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2274" border="0" height="431" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-DebncRI/AAAAAAAAAQY/yNegm4W0SiA/IMG_2274_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2274" width="544" /></a><br />
<b>S</b>he was just a little girl, seems like yesterday!<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-Dj7KhsI/AAAAAAAAAQc/jUWmlFrEAMM/s1600-h/IMG_22758.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2275" border="0" height="431" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-EYUV8fI/AAAAAAAAAQg/zZ25jXO10Q4/IMG_2275_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2275" width="544" /></a> <br />
<b>S</b>he’s had many birthday parties in her lifetime. She loves parties…having her favorite friends, family, people around her.<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-FP8foxI/AAAAAAAAAQk/Ur2lCRHsUf0/s1600-h/IMG_22765.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2276" border="0" height="431" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-F4VPDBI/AAAAAAAAAQo/1_jOFpKo1jc/IMG_2276_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2276" width="544" /></a><br />
<b>W</b>hen I think back over the years, I think of her with awe!<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-GLJEADI/AAAAAAAAAQs/3era-jjFWzs/s1600-h/IMG_22774.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2277" border="0" height="431" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-GruV0bI/AAAAAAAAAQw/6iFszE0uk1k/IMG_2277_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2277" width="544" /></a> <br />
<b>S</b>he’s turning into quite a girl! I mean woman!<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-G_8lFMI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/8ejEd_9uVSg/s1600-h/IMG_22784.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2278" border="0" height="431" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-HaFZIkI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/80txMHv6_t4/IMG_2278_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2278" width="544" /></a> <br />
<b>I</b>t’s been amazing to watch her grow up into the woman she’s becoming. <br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-HyTMSOI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/qN2p1DmHsiU/s1600-h/IMG_22796.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2279" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-IIUqc9I/AAAAAAAAARA/gQ9qcvhym4I/IMG_2279_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2279" width="549" /></a> <br />
<b>S</b>he’s always seemed to have a mind of her own…even from when she was a baby. <br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-ISkzhNI/AAAAAAAAARE/6Tulb-ESAww/s1600-h/IMG_22806.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2280" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-JmIyHCI/AAAAAAAAARI/p5-MY74iA_U/IMG_2280_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2280" width="549" /></a><br />
<b>I</b> remember once when she was still in the crib, I went into her room one morning to take her down for breakfast. She was sitting there turning the pages to her book; she shook her head and somehow in her limited vocabulary let me know she was busy at the moment ~ breakfast would have to wait!<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-Ke4ZGFI/AAAAAAAAARQ/NtjPEzlHzQg/s1600-h/IMG_22856.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2285" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-K_6LuKI/AAAAAAAAARU/OZ9IeD8qWv0/IMG_2285_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2285" width="549" /></a> <br />
<b>I</b> knew right then that she was going to speak her mind every chance she got AND that she would love books! <br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-LJWnRnI/AAAAAAAAARY/GLxHI5neCfc/s1600-h/IMG_22875.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2287" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-LY_mY7I/AAAAAAAAARc/JDfyWvOoFwA/IMG_2287_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2287" width="549" /></a> <br />
<b>I</b> don’t think I’ve ever pegged anyone so accurately, ever! Not that I go around pegging people.<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-L-h5W_I/AAAAAAAAARg/KF9Iv9AIETk/s1600-h/IMG_22886.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2288" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-MBBSbeI/AAAAAAAAARk/HoY6yx9ZVbI/IMG_2288_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2288" width="549" /></a> <br />
<b>B</b>ut that was easy! <br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-MdMBMfI/AAAAAAAAARo/AHwB4CLN8ZE/s1600-h/IMG_22895.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2289" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-M1PEKUI/AAAAAAAAARs/PxxpmTarbJ0/IMG_2289_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2289" width="549" /></a> <br />
<b>S</b>o now as she turns another year older, I want to wish her the best of everything life has to offer. I’ve always wished her these things, but don’t know if I’ve always told her.<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-NMSiP8I/AAAAAAAAARw/dPaCwe1rOKA/s1600-h/IMG_22905.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2290" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-NjWfJVI/AAAAAAAAAR0/r8Bi6mzGDO4/IMG_2290_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2290" width="544" /></a> <br />
<b>T</b>here are so many things I wish for her but in short I simply wish her good health!<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-Nw7UI9I/AAAAAAAAAR4/OUH4Bc6nQCY/s1600-h/IMG_22916.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2291" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-Odc-N4I/AAAAAAAAAR8/q7E2YYvvC2s/IMG_2291_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2291" width="549" /></a> <br />
<b>F</b>irst, I wish for her spiritual health. <br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-O-skTQI/AAAAAAAAASA/usST8wmngC8/s1600-h/IMG_22925.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2292" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-PEBDb6I/AAAAAAAAASE/GEdhKX3Bv7U/IMG_2292_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2292" width="549" /></a> <br />
<b>T</b>hat she’ll put God first in her life and turn to Him for everything.<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-PxWno9I/AAAAAAAAASI/qtUr-SB6H0c/s1600-h/IMG_22935.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2293" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-QNWaFnI/AAAAAAAAASM/CpWCDwlAA9s/IMG_2293_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2293" width="549" /></a> <br />
<b>F</b>or her mental health.<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-QqRZ1NI/AAAAAAAAASQ/bpicUTKJXqk/s1600-h/IMG_22945.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2294" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-Q45rcnI/AAAAAAAAASU/TppHb4UXowg/IMG_2294_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2294" width="549" /></a> <br />
<b>T</b>hat she’ll stay strong minded, always think clearly and wisely; use common sense, not let herself get down and will tackle her problems in life head on!<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-RHy08VI/AAAAAAAAASY/MNKqSxwrskM/s1600-h/IMG_22957.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2295" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-vP1XeJI/AAAAAAAAASc/gInJUwSMlM0/IMG_2295_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2295" width="549" /></a> <br />
<b>F</b>or her emotional health.<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-v_YEuaI/AAAAAAAAASg/jC95UOWvtMA/s1600-h/IMG_22975.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2297" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-wKS3xpI/AAAAAAAAASk/MEoXViTWGxc/IMG_2297_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2297" width="549" /></a><br />
<b>C</b>ourage and strength of character. Compassion for her fellow man and passion in all her endeavors.<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-wdP-kEI/AAAAAAAAASo/oXhyhytXLQk/s1600-h/IMG_22963.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2296" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-w80VbHI/AAAAAAAAASs/_FQpk2oQd8o/IMG_2296_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2296" width="324" /></a> <br />
<b>F</b>or her physical health. <br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-xAkexRI/AAAAAAAAASw/lujzHMIMRjg/s1600-h/IMG_23044.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2304" border="0" height="431" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-xsuWOvI/AAAAAAAAAS0/0Kht4LRKRp0/IMG_2304_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2304" width="549" /></a> <br />
<b>T</b>hat she’ll take care of her body, respect it and nourish it.<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-x--GJyI/AAAAAAAAAS4/8WGMMV14G4Q/s1600-h/IMG_23054.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2305" border="0" height="431" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-yBbQQRI/AAAAAAAAAS8/5-jnpI6yFQc/IMG_2305_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2305" width="549" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-ypT49vI/AAAAAAAAATA/Z_MBuMZC5hw/s1600-h/IMG_23066.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2306" border="0" height="254" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-y7v30CI/AAAAAAAAATE/gtp7U907yLo/IMG_2306_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2306" width="304" /></a><br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-zAAVEMI/AAAAAAAAATI/qwAUy17I4dg/s1600-h/IMG_23074.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2307" border="0" height="431" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-zmf2D6I/AAAAAAAAATM/XHr6zJhZhw4/IMG_2307_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2307" width="544" /></a> <br />
<b>A</b>nd her financial health.<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-0Bm1gRI/AAAAAAAAATQ/wLvkRnPF5r4/s1600-h/IMG_23085.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2308" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-0RUbfaI/AAAAAAAAATU/eqzBi4s6Vbs/IMG_2308_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2308" width="549" /></a> <br />
<b>S</b>o she’ll work hard and be responsible.<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-0i3rCBI/AAAAAAAAATY/HZV-3elRHik/s1600-h/IMG_23095.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2309" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-1MNV1AI/AAAAAAAAATc/_ESAFltDnEI/IMG_2309_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2309" width="549" /></a> <br />
<b>A</b>nd of course I wish for her<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-1YEJxwI/AAAAAAAAATg/u4xfP3cQrkY/s1600-h/IMG_23144.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2314" border="0" height="431" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-1qSp1BI/AAAAAAAAATk/1H92yZdXT1w/IMG_2314_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2314" width="549" /></a> <br />
<b>L</b>ove and <b>H</b>appiness.<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-2ZOAwLI/AAAAAAAAATo/lTOc72wNzOo/s1600-h/IMG_23136.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2313" border="0" height="431" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TLz-2lUcVzI/AAAAAAAAATs/plUwCQzKV7E/IMG_2313_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_2313" width="549" /></a><br />
<b>Happy Birthday Baby Girl! Oh, I mean Young Lady!</b><br />
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<b>Thank you for stopping in. Please visit all the other tablescapes at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a> for your pure pleasure!</b>Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-51119840330387573882010-09-29T22:04:00.001-04:002010-09-29T22:06:52.117-04:00Cozy Afternoon Treats for Three Friends<p> </p> <p>I love this time of year! I know I’m not alone. Just look at all the blogs celebrating fall! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwHwuxjcI/AAAAAAAAAOc/jdF3nLY19A8/s1600-h/IMG_231811.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2318" border="0" alt="IMG_2318" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwIVvwkII/AAAAAAAAAOg/dSxALqzDAJ0/IMG_2318_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="524" height="434"></a> </p> <p>I love the colors and can’t wait for the leaves on the many trees in our yard to start turning. I think with all the snow last year and the rain we’ve had, we will be having an explosion of reds, oranges, yellows, golds!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwI15-YoI/AAAAAAAAAOk/jbLd148By_Y/s1600-h/IMG_231911.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2319" border="0" alt="IMG_2319" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwJeypzxI/AAAAAAAAAOo/95Nfxz38LAM/IMG_2319_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="524" height="434"></a> </p> <p>This is a great time to gather girlfriends for a cup of coffee,</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwJ2IVPTI/AAAAAAAAAOs/riT9z7nW7BI/s1600-h/IMG_23276.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2327" border="0" alt="IMG_2327" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwKWq8CtI/AAAAAAAAAOw/5nISeVzvEIY/IMG_2327_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="524" height="404"></a> </p> <p>hot tea, apple cider, or hot chocolate…</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwKiAQ84I/AAAAAAAAAO0/dghH9e12ItA/s1600-h/IMG_23305.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2330" border="0" alt="IMG_2330" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwLCwulyI/AAAAAAAAAO4/tGbtsUZhQzc/IMG_2330_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="524" height="434"></a> </p> <p>and a sweet treat!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwLXKdmhI/AAAAAAAAAO8/-fEO0d2OHJc/s1600-h/IMG_23255.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2325" border="0" alt="IMG_2325" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwL3O23uI/AAAAAAAAAPA/CgD3yTpfoXY/IMG_2325_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="524" height="434"></a> </p> <p>Catch up with shared conversations.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwMOXvvFI/AAAAAAAAAPE/TwN84GTSMcc/s1600-h/IMG_23217.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2321" border="0" alt="IMG_2321" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwMqSgzNI/AAAAAAAAAPI/cc-F6TOWf30/IMG_2321_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="524" height="434"></a></p> <p>Just enjoying each others company…</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwMylfPPI/AAAAAAAAAPM/uaun4JAPL0U/s1600-h/IMG_23325.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2332" border="0" alt="IMG_2332" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwNTNne7I/AAAAAAAAAPQ/oFMB8SDZRAI/IMG_2332_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="524" height="434"></a> </p> <p>relaxing.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwOL5ST0I/AAAAAAAAAPU/HcecCMKpjwo/s1600-h/IMG_23336.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2333" border="0" alt="IMG_2333" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwOy3fbyI/AAAAAAAAAPY/QCyA_S6W55w/IMG_2333_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="524" height="404"></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwPJ2-5QI/AAAAAAAAAPc/bARMIEWTKcM/s1600-h/IMG_233712.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2337" border="0" alt="IMG_2337" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwPe_V8vI/AAAAAAAAAPg/-T1eEZsUTTY/IMG_2337_thumb10.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwPzs56oI/AAAAAAAAAPk/-uYursgXMlQ/s1600-h/IMG_23316.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2331" border="0" alt="IMG_2331" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwQCPuKDI/AAAAAAAAAPo/vruEFRAoj5E/IMG_2331_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="524" height="404"></a> </p> <p>Because winter will be coming soon enough…</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwQU8f9FI/AAAAAAAAAPs/kXoinKXwRTE/s1600-h/IMG_23295.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2329" border="0" alt="IMG_2329" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwQyYpvSI/AAAAAAAAAPw/SlHIHICoMak/IMG_2329_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="524" height="434"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>with all the hustle and bustle of the holiday festivities.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwR2ZLQVI/AAAAAAAAAP0/xwZ_wIKAtKI/s1600-h/IMG_23225.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2322" border="0" alt="IMG_2322" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TKPwSX33naI/AAAAAAAAAP4/xhEwqYBJZgA/IMG_2322_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="524" height="434"></a></p> <p>I just want to enjoy the quiet time for just a minute more!</p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-1023801477856503682010-08-31T20:29:00.001-04:002010-08-31T20:32:17.287-04:00A UMD Send Off<p>Welcome through my red door!</p> <p>Start with an old, dirty urn…<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eA1dNB5I/AAAAAAAAAMY/PfsEVFMdK6M/s1600-h/Off%20to%20UMD%20001%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Off to UMD 001" border="0" alt="Off to UMD 001" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eBuomKoI/AAAAAAAAAMc/1WcXgwi2dv0/Off%20to%20UMD%20001_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="431"></a> </p> <p>Scrub it up…wow!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eCLlp3FI/AAAAAAAAAMg/5iPpQ-nhgJ4/s1600-h/Off%20to%20UMD%20010%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Off to UMD 010" border="0" alt="Off to UMD 010" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eCc5blxI/AAAAAAAAAMk/7ABF2Zl0OCQ/Off%20to%20UMD%20010_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="431"></a> </p> <p>Paint it black…wait a minute…you’ll see why!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eDs7--9I/AAAAAAAAAMo/kJdcTa3Ml-w/s1600-h/Off%20to%20UMD%20025%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Off to UMD 025" border="0" alt="Off to UMD 025" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eEG4dQPI/AAAAAAAAAMs/JKph7fyll18/Off%20to%20UMD%20025_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="431"></a></p> <p>Add some of Maryland’s state flower…the Blackeyed Susan!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eEgpgFBI/AAAAAAAAAMw/-tInoD76c0Q/s1600-h/Off%20to%20UMD%20051%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Off to UMD 051" border="0" alt="Off to UMD 051" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eFMDNLfI/AAAAAAAAAM0/I-xwbECxpzY/Off%20to%20UMD%20051_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="431"></a> </p> <p>And you have the start of a royal send off of the 3rd and youngest to his next three years of hard labor…well hopefully, at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus! Yeah, he did it!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eFgACieI/AAAAAAAAAM4/qA84DIE9SSo/s1600-h/Off%20to%20UMD%20054%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Off to UMD 054" border="0" alt="Off to UMD 054" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eGFF-ijI/AAAAAAAAAM8/DF02Ncejc3o/Off%20to%20UMD%20054_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="431"></a></p> <p>Testudo will be there to greet him! And the books too…all the books! </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eGkMpHsI/AAAAAAAAANA/GmsEvhzm7Mw/s1600-h/Off%20to%20UMD%20069%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Off to UMD 069" border="0" alt="Off to UMD 069" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eHLtQAzI/AAAAAAAAANE/z3sirnj3j7Y/Off%20to%20UMD%20069_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="431"></a> </p> <p>So of course we had to dress it up some for the guest of honor!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eHggiKvI/AAAAAAAAANI/GsFhNFCLNSQ/s1600-h/Off%20to%20UMD%20039%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Off to UMD 039" border="0" alt="Off to UMD 039" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eIPTd8hI/AAAAAAAAANM/DMXYdeJfl9c/Off%20to%20UMD%20039_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="431"></a> </p> <p>By eating in the dining room for his last meal at home of his favorite…barbequed ribs!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eIjR9QvI/AAAAAAAAANQ/358MCxva5Do/s1600-h/Off%20to%20UMD%20042%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Off to UMD 042" border="0" alt="Off to UMD 042" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eJWwjeoI/AAAAAAAAANY/WaWnWd3OJcg/Off%20to%20UMD%20042_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="431"></a></p> <p>With all the school colors. Sure makes for a colorful table.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eJ0i4-RI/AAAAAAAAANc/9E3AbfoL9o4/s1600-h/Off%20to%20UMD%20045%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Off to UMD 045" border="0" alt="Off to UMD 045" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eKC7w-YI/AAAAAAAAANg/4QD2mBQ5eaw/Off%20to%20UMD%20045_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="431"></a> </p> <p>Having most everything in my cupboards and closets really helped a lot!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eKqmbAII/AAAAAAAAANk/zbvv03Uz5aQ/s1600-h/Off%20to%20UMD%20060%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Off to UMD 060" border="0" alt="Off to UMD 060" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eLQ88sxI/AAAAAAAAANo/GyZoNMVm0T8/Off%20to%20UMD%20060_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="431"></a> </p> <p>I even brought out the good silver left to me by my aunt! I love it and am ecstatic to have it.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eL_NBuaI/AAAAAAAAANs/KfsIsi4Iutw/s1600-h/Off%20to%20UMD%20044%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Off to UMD 044" border="0" alt="Off to UMD 044" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eNDn22fI/AAAAAAAAANw/0vf3jllc83E/Off%20to%20UMD%20044_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="431"></a> </p> <p>I found the white block letters at Michael’s and the turtle figurine at one of my favorite stores Finder’s Keepers.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eNrWB2PI/AAAAAAAAAN0/WDqICKr01q0/s1600-h/Off%20to%20UMD%20040%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Off to UMD 040" border="0" alt="Off to UMD 040" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eOigg9DI/AAAAAAAAAN4/_zWWCcS7Rls/Off%20to%20UMD%20040_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="431"></a></p> <p>Even though UMD is not that far from us, I am really going to miss my little guy! Well, okay, he’s not so little…he towers over me by a few feet!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2ePOzVIhI/AAAAAAAAAN8/RlHdxm5jvPw/s1600-h/Off%20to%20UMD%20053%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Off to UMD 053" border="0" alt="Off to UMD 053" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eP-T1KAI/AAAAAAAAAOA/tpcyr0NJTdY/Off%20to%20UMD%20053_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="431"></a> </p> <p>But it’s time for him to spread his wings. And although I’ve got two other kids who just graduated this past spring from Maryland, whom I’m very proud of, there’s something about it being the last one that stirs a mother’s emotions at times like these. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eQsiY5CI/AAAAAAAAAOE/iAxdgbX9OAA/s1600-h/Off%20to%20UMD%20072%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Off to UMD 072" border="0" alt="Off to UMD 072" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eRoFBeKI/AAAAAAAAAOI/wCFUBT_05DE/Off%20to%20UMD%20072_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="431"></a> </p> <p></p> <p>So Son, work hard, play safe, plant your feet firmly and discover the great big world out there! We’re all rooting for you!</p> <p>Oh I can hear him now…’Geesh Mom!’</p> <p>Thanks for sneaking a peek! I’m taking my little send off to <a href="http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Centerpiece Wednesday</a> and <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tablescape Thursday</a> this week. See you there!</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eR5zXH6I/AAAAAAAAAOM/rAg22EPfi74/s1600-h/image%5B2%5D.png"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eSwUWT1I/AAAAAAAAAOQ/-LvLCAh-bno/image_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="134" height="163"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eTZhPJdI/AAAAAAAAAOU/GmsVeQ9VAUE/s1600-h/tablescapethursday%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="tablescapethursday" border="0" alt="tablescapethursday" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TH2eTz4O9BI/AAAAAAAAAOY/sfk7pQj3eJc/tablescapethursday_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="134" height="163"></a></p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-16413209345581091852010-08-16T21:59:00.003-04:002010-08-18T16:43:30.405-04:00Tutti Fruitti<p><span style="font-size: 16px"><b>Welcome through my red door!</b></span><br><br><span style="font-size: 14px"><font size="2">I’m popping over to Tabletop Tuesday hosted by Marty at </font><a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/"><font size="2">A Stroll Thru Life</font></a><font size="2">, Centerpiece Wednesday with Karin at <a href="http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/">Style Sisters</a> and Tablescape Thursday with Susan at </font><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><font size="2">Between Naps on the Porch</font></a></span><font size="2"><span style="font-size: 14px"> this week.</span></font></p> <p><font size="2"><span style="font-size: 14px"></span><br></font><span style="font-size: 14px"> </span><span style="font-size: 14px"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGxFfZnLShI/AAAAAAAAALs/OHjQrhM9KMs/s1600-h/image8.png"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGnswuPZ2HI/AAAAAAAAALw/P5rrOycSS6c/image_thumb6.png?imgmax=800" width="104" height="104"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGxFgPgsOLI/AAAAAAAAAL0/Ld1hmzsaEqc/s1600-h/image9.png"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGxFgvxxDxI/AAAAAAAAAL4/HuOdAFIaMrA/image_thumb7.png?imgmax=800" width="104" height="104"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGnsyHqH6OI/AAAAAAAAAL8/R0GlrPQxT5M/s1600-h/tablescapethursday2.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="tablescapethursday" border="0" alt="tablescapethursday" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGnsyq-48pI/AAAAAAAAAMA/09YUvBdsJN8/tablescapethursday_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="104" height="104"></a></span></p> <p><br><font size="2"><span style="font-size: 14px">When I was a teenager, I knew I wanted a green, red and white kitchen. And ever since I’ve had my own kitchens they’ve pretty much been those colors because I’ve always seemed to have a fruit theme in them. So I have a lot of fruit accessories flowing through my kitchen, table area and family room. I haven’t gotten tired of it yet, maybe someday I’ll change it. But some room will have to be able to house my tiffany lamp. I’ve dragged it to every house I’ve lived in for the past 20 years and don’t want to give it up!</span><br></font><span style="font-size: 14px"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGnsy7PofiI/AAAAAAAAAJk/hiNm6JPqjM0/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20313%5B11%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 313" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 313" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGnsziehUqI/AAAAAAAAAJo/mEtvIz_ANxY/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20313_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="772"></a></span> <br><span style="font-size: 14px">I didn’t need to search to find inspiration for this table setting! It was everywhere…a no brainer!</span><br><span style="font-size: small"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns0LfFZ6I/AAAAAAAAAJs/unWtyA9nNB8/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20308%5B22%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 308" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 308" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns0S6oLvI/AAAAAAAAAJw/KtDo4QBN4QY/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20308_thumb%5B20%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="431"></a></span> <br><span style="font-size: 14px">A friend gave me the apple votive candle holder in the terra cotta pot. I elevated it in a Henn navy blue painted basket and filled the basket with silk grape vines and faux apples.</span><br><span style="font-size: 14px"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns0wkBABI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/0zYVtD2Z5-4/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20330%5B10%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 330" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 330" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns1pOnMFI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/SdWUloSd7ew/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20330_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="772"></a></span> <br><span style="font-size: 14px">The fruit patterned placements were also given to me by a friend. I’m easy to buy for!</span><br><span style="font-size: small"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns2OGbUII/AAAAAAAAAJ8/OzmGYHANVDw/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20309%5B14%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 309" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 309" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns242EogI/AAAAAAAAAKA/QxFT_v8m150/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20309_thumb%5B12%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="772"></a></span> <br><span style="font-size: 14px">I added a little cluster of glass grapes to one of my Home Goods pitchers.</span><br><span style="font-size: small"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns3NsEBYI/AAAAAAAAAKE/az9UqUXMKDM/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20311%5B13%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 311" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 311" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns3qMLl0I/AAAAAAAAAKI/Mn4ctIIUsDc/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20311_thumb%5B11%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="772"></a></span><span style="font-size: 14px"> </span><br><span style="font-size: 14px">Another gift from the same friend that gave me the placemats were the rose and clear glass dessert cups and plates sitting on top of the white fruit trimmed dinner plates. They belonged to her mother and I’m honored to have them! She knows me so well!</span><br><span style="font-size: 14px"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns34OoLAI/AAAAAAAAAKM/vjc8wIk6fZ8/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20312%5B11%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 312" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 312" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns4fV32pI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/hDu3dzhSX2A/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20312_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="431"></a></span><br><span style="font-size: 14px">The blue sponged napkin rings are from Henn also, as well as the… </span><br><span style="font-size: 14px"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns4xUhInI/AAAAAAAAAKU/B37g51mk0vU/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20315%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 315" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 315" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns5FLljNI/AAAAAAAAAKY/p0k3Ybw--sk/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20315_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="431"></a></span> <br><span style="font-size: 14px">watermelon shaker tray. I told you on my first tablescape that you would be seeing Henn sprinkled in most of my settings! I didn’t point it out, but it was in my last two also.</span><br><span style="font-size: small"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns5vp3uFI/AAAAAAAAAKc/yeT_OTDkTKI/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20316%5B11%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 316" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 316" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns6CtT60I/AAAAAAAAAKg/QFHW1reg7BY/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20316_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="431"></a></span><br><span style="font-size: 14px">A view from the top.</span><br><span style="font-size: 14px"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns6dRcd_I/AAAAAAAAAKk/ZUPMNNIaLi4/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20318%5B10%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 318" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 318" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns6jZBQMI/AAAAAAAAAKo/llgqUwN19iU/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20318_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="431"></a></span> <br><span style="font-size: 14px"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns7qJt_SI/AAAAAAAAAKs/ror8OBg6GSY/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20319%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 319" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 319" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns7yDVafI/AAAAAAAAAKw/_LpOel1NfSc/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20319_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="772"></a></span> <br><span style="font-size: 14px">I had given this little service bell to my grandmother many, many years ago and I got it back when she passed away.</span> <br><span style="font-size: 14px"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns8CzztLI/AAAAAAAAAK0/S17dfiMyrk4/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20320%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 320" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 320" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns8ssWhuI/AAAAAAAAAK4/gXtoEiYPG9A/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20320_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="772"></a></span><span style="font-size: 14px"> </span><br><span style="font-size: 14px">You can sort of see the fruit pattern on the white plates I bought about 20 years ago from the Horchow catalog. But you can also see the beating the flatware is getting, I’m guessing from the dishwasher. Never noticed it before! The camera doesn’t lie!</span><br><span style="font-size: 14px"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns9DJFAPI/AAAAAAAAAK8/iX_0ly44gzQ/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20325%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 325" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 325" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns92h-yxI/AAAAAAAAALA/f7epWyEsfHU/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20325_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="772"></a></span> <br><span style="font-size: 14px">Oh, that’s better!</span><br><span style="font-size: 14px"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns-G55N6I/AAAAAAAAALE/YCSWxVJP8gM/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20326%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 326" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 326" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns-hwDG1I/AAAAAAAAALI/ajIxXUivO6g/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20326_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="431"></a></span> <br><span style="font-size: 14px">A closeup of the centerpiece!</span><br><span style="font-size: 14px"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns_PGceyI/AAAAAAAAALM/wb4mz90cKNs/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20327%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 327" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 327" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGns_l0uk1I/AAAAAAAAALQ/YkbG_uIE59o/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20327_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="772"></a></span> <br><span style="font-size: 14px">I don’t know why I put the teapot on the table…I don’t have any teacups for the tea! I just love this pot!</span><br><span style="font-size: 14px"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGntACqtvzI/AAAAAAAAALU/a3FJCr6yonE/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20329%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 329" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 329" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGntAcxqYjI/AAAAAAAAALY/7EJdLTrE8sY/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20329_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="431"></a></span> <br><span style="font-size: 14px">Another view from the top!</span><br><span style="font-size: 14px"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGntAqR4ufI/AAAAAAAAALc/tkQ9h_vjXDM/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20331%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 331" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 331" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGntBMGpcJI/AAAAAAAAALg/eAvYVvpv_48/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20331_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="772"></a></span><br><span style="font-size: 14px">Looking around the room, in the distances, you can see other fruits that make up my kitchen, eating area and family room. But don’t look too close…I didn’t get all my messes cleaned up! </span><br><span style="font-size: small"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGntBS-wcFI/AAAAAAAAALk/7LHjcEeNMbk/s1600-h/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20332%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Graduations and Tablescapes 332" border="0" alt="Graduations and Tablescapes 332" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGntC19nVCI/AAAAAAAAALo/X1AembWKCwo/Graduations%20and%20Tablescapes%20332_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="772"></a></span><br><span style="font-size: 14px">Thank you so much for stopping in. I hope you enjoyed your stay. See you soon!</span></p> Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-19112215370837032452010-08-11T19:35:00.003-04:002010-08-12T08:34:44.786-04:00A Little Change Is GoodWelcome to Through My Red Door! <br />
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Our internet has been out for a week and I’m always surprised at how I feel disconnected from the rest of the world when it happens. We lose it often, so I shouldn’t be, but it shows how dependent we’ve become on it to keep informed. Sadly, TV and newspapers aren’t enough anymore! I’m actually lost without Google! I’m also a bit behind in the technology world, partly because my mind doesn’t work that way; I don’t have all the newest and latest gadgets! And maybe partly because I’m leary of losing the way we’ve always done things. Kids don’t know what a typewriter is anymore and they barely know what phone books or maps are. Soon they won’t know what a newspaper is! Am I showing my age? I guess I’m resisting <i>change</i> a little as much as I know it’s always been this way and always will be!<br />
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Anyway, because we had no internet last week, I was unable to make a post, or visit anyone elses’. I’m chomping at the bit to go back through them all.<br />
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This week’s post is is somewhat of what last week’s was supposed to be but with a few <i>changes</i>!<br />
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I had done two similar tablescapes, so decided to combine them into one post.<br />
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The first one started out simple and reminded me how I had started skimping on the tablesettings at dinnertime. With raising 3 children comes many activities that entail running them to school, soccer, baseball, basketball practices and games, dance classes, CCD, doctors, dentists, play dates…well you all know what I’m talking about. It’s not news to anyone!<br />
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So even though I never resorted to paper plates, we just used what was needed. We managed to have sit down family dinners where we talked about our days most every night of the week and thought that’s what counted; and I still think that. <br />
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<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGMzaLgw4II/AAAAAAAAAHU/q86-YCmteUE/s1600-h/IMG_11764.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1176" border="0" height="434" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGMzaZKfspI/AAAAAAAAAHY/hGUKJMIsTVg/IMG_1176_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_1176" width="549" /></a><br />
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But as I was setting these tables, I thought back at how I learned the art of setting a table when I was growing up; a bit more formal than the habit I have fallen into and what my kids have learned to do. We always used a table cloth, where now I almost only use placemats. We always set at least one fork, a knife and a spoon, whether we needed them or not.<br />
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I began skipping the knives and spoons if we didn’t need to cut anything or weren’t having soup or dessert. As I was growing up, we always had salad bowls and glasses on the table. I started leaving them off in the interest of the time it took to load that much more into the dishwasher. I substituted plastic for real glasses, found I was having to replace broken ones too often.<br />
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Centerpieces, candles,<br />
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<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGMzcmFfA-I/AAAAAAAAAHs/6mITlJADi3c/s1600-h/IMG_11754.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1175" border="0" height="434" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGMzc5lSYFI/AAAAAAAAAHw/sCqD1lGaw4s/IMG_1175_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_1175" width="549" /></a><br />
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real glasses; not plastic or soda bottles,<br />
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<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGMzdWp_FRI/AAAAAAAAAH0/I3LVVzT1nkA/s1600-h/IMG_11724.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1172" border="0" height="434" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGMzd3W_fiI/AAAAAAAAAH4/V5Iv56ILBw4/IMG_1172_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_1172" width="549" /></a><br />
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teaspoons, knives, salad plates or bowls,<br />
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cloth napkins, especially cloth napkins,<br />
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were used only for company.<br />
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But now I think it’s time, for when we have a family meal, as rare as it’s becoming, with everyone once again going in different directions,<br />
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to inject a bit of fun, <br />
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elegance,<br />
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eye catching warmth,<br />
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and an inviting atmosphere to the everyday table where we can still sit for a family dinner and talk about our days and lives. It won’t be long before my three children have their own families and activities. Hopefully they’ll remember the dinner table fondly, not only for the food and conversations, but also the beauty their ol’ mom <i>tried</i> to bring to it.<br />
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I think they’re enjoying it as much as I am!<br />
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<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGMzlveMh5I/AAAAAAAAAJA/kwgId60rPUg/s1600-h/20100810_347.jpg"><img alt="20100810_34" border="0" height="431" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGMznBkofEI/AAAAAAAAAJE/TUKBs75qDdA/20100810_34_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="20100810_34" width="549" /></a><br />
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Did you notice where the changes were made?<br />
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I am so anxious to get back to visiting all of your beautiful blogs! I’ve felt like I’ve missed so much and have a lot of catching up to do.<br />
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Thanks for visiting! Come back again soon! I’m linking to Tablescape Thursday. Be sure to stop in to see Susan at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a> for many more beautiful and inviting table settings! <br />
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<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><img alt="tablescapethursday" border="0" height="192" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TGMzrUtHYxI/AAAAAAAAAJI/jC3tT-pDOl8/tablescapethursday%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="tablescapethursday" width="204" /></a><br />
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I'm also linking to <a href="http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2010/08/centerpiece-wednesday-add-pop-of-color.html">Centerpiece Wednesday</a> at Style Sisters.Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346081948416036414.post-31480939325805373882010-07-28T21:32:00.002-04:002010-08-31T20:34:28.509-04:00Summer Chillin’<p>Thank you all for your encouraging comments last week. I think I’ll try this again!</p><p>Summer is defined as ‘a warm season’ in Webster’s dictionary. I think he should have said ‘hot’. Either way, the warm weather takes us outdoors after a long cold winter to enjoy beaches, pools, picnics, barbeques and backyard lawn games. It’s when we spiff up our patios, porches and decks; break out our warm weather recipes of the many different salads and cold soups we’ve been waiting to prepare, consume gallons of ice cold lemonade and refreshing iced mint tea and cut into big red juicy watermelons. What is summer without watermelon?</p><p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDZ8eTZvZI/AAAAAAAAAFA/4L_srEyexBw/s1600-h/IMG_104010.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1040" border="0" alt="IMG_1040" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDZ8gLlMKI/AAAAAAAAAFE/X_jgcUPGfRg/IMG_1040_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="539" height="454"></a></p><p>Watermelon is my favorite fruit. I’m almost ashamed to confess that I could eat a whole one by myself in one sitting on a hot summer day. I can, however, control that urge as I did this day by not buying a real one for this setting!</p><p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDZ9NOkhcI/AAAAAAAAAFI/BmZL3nSS3xM/s1600-h/IMG_104110.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1041" border="0" alt="IMG_1041" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDZ9gK6EnI/AAAAAAAAAFM/sY4hhR0qOVc/IMG_1041_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="464"></a> </p><p>The watermelon table topper is the inspiration for this weeks tablescape. I quilted it over 10 years ago and have barely ever used it. Never thought of using it to set a table. Until now!</p><p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDZ9_z_iHI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/_Qs6xxx9vSQ/s1600-h/IMG_10437.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1043" border="0" alt="IMG_1043" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDZ_B97XNI/AAAAAAAAAFU/a4AABg4ShU4/IMG_1043_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="367"></a> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDZ_ZBdyOI/AAAAAAAAAFY/O8JOmLHJJqY/s1600-h/IMG_10444.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1044" border="0" alt="IMG_1044" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDZ_9AKgpI/AAAAAAAAAFc/ODUZNoYYEe0/IMG_1044_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="464"></a> </p><p></p><p></p><p>Okay, so the other inspiration was the adorable watermelon napkin rings I found recently at a little store nearby called ‘<a href="http://www.finderskeepershgg.com">Finder’s Keepers</a>’.</p><p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaALhLb2I/AAAAAAAAAFg/OC3q6Wl5c4c/s1600-h/IMG_10506.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1050" border="0" alt="IMG_1050" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaA64_4nI/AAAAAAAAAFo/5JOBX9Fb_m8/IMG_1050_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="464"></a> </p><p>I used white chargers and red dinner plates purchased at Home Goods with a smaller white dinner plate, embossed with different fruits, which came from Horchow’s catalog over 20 years ago.</p><p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaBHgulcI/AAAAAAAAAFs/qxQ8GNvUTHI/s1600-h/IMG_10514.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1051" border="0" alt="IMG_1051" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaB_jf62I/AAAAAAAAAFw/EuzaNmn35II/IMG_1051_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="464"></a> </p><p>Sunflowers…more evidence of summer! I have to admit these are fake. We can’t grow a whole lot around here with no fence and deer and bunnies searching out meals in our yard. Not to mention I am extremely allergic to flowers and have had to ask my husband not to send me the beautiful bouquets that every woman loves to receive. Thank goodness for silk, so I can still enjoy them and for longer periods of time!</p><p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaCfd5_DI/AAAAAAAAAF0/ycbAozDb2_g/s1600-h/IMG_10484.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1048" border="0" alt="IMG_1048" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaC2EUVzI/AAAAAAAAAF4/bIRlGcMTsxY/IMG_1048_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="464"></a> </p><p>I found the black candle sticks on ebay and pulled the candles from my autumn stash. They seemed to fit the bill! </p><p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaDZIk7QI/AAAAAAAAAF8/5jPV4SZWZU4/s1600-h/IMG_10474.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1047" border="0" alt="IMG_1047" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaD5uM0wI/AAAAAAAAAGA/dhcGBbor_U8/IMG_1047_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="464"></a> </p><p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaEZ9IqaI/AAAAAAAAAGE/YL7_qVlsHS4/s1600-h/IMG_10554.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1055" border="0" alt="IMG_1055" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaE3kKezI/AAAAAAAAAGI/KdZ5Bo8rwtA/IMG_1055_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="464"></a> </p><p></p><p></p><p>Luckily we have shade on our deck in the afternoon, but it still gets miserably hot.</p><p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaFDhVqXI/AAAAAAAAAGM/koa51lebuMo/s1600-h/IMG_10734.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1073" border="0" alt="IMG_1073" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaGEDu6fI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/aG4KD3U_cDQ/IMG_1073_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="464"></a> </p><p>I meant to light the candles as the sun went down, but it started to rain before I could. I had to scramble to get everything off the table and inside before it was too late.</p><p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaGUIaXgI/AAAAAAAAAGU/Jau-uTWsBWM/s1600-h/IMG_10464.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1046" border="0" alt="IMG_1046" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaG95-LuI/AAAAAAAAAGY/XcowYM1okZo/IMG_1046_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="464"></a> </p><p>I found these smaller yellow napkins at Michael’s and thought they’d give the bigger black ones some contrast and at the same time pull the yellow out of the topper.</p><p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaHtw7iAI/AAAAAAAAAGc/tR5rxruwFEs/s1600-h/IMG_10454.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1045" border="0" alt="IMG_1045" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaIA55UMI/AAAAAAAAAGg/iKwxak3TJsY/IMG_1045_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="464"></a> </p><p>Now I think I’ll go to the grocery store and buy HALF of a watermelon!</p><p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaIjmAOOI/AAAAAAAAAGk/_Fp3LkBvfgE/s1600-h/IMG_10604.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1060" border="0" alt="IMG_1060" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaJHQoj1I/AAAAAAAAAGo/XLkHMBhewd8/IMG_1060_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="464"></a> </p><p>Thanks for stopping in. Hope you enjoyed your visit as much as I enjoyed having you!</p><p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaJqtMZBI/AAAAAAAAAGs/TnzAcPNiQXs/s1600-h/IMG_10764.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1076" border="0" alt="IMG_1076" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaKbkEx7I/AAAAAAAAAGw/bMp0k09wRJU/IMG_1076_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="464"></a></p><p>Be sure to stop in and see all the beautiful inspiring table settings at <strong><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Tablescape Thursday</a></strong><strong></strong>!</p><p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="tablescapethursday" border="0" alt="tablescapethursday" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Rv4WOSQidvk/TFDaKkKAV4I/AAAAAAAAAG0/_R7QIyp4Gus/tablescapethursday%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="169"></p>Through My Red Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892695493974568531noreply@blogger.com16