tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60703438434737366532024-03-13T16:10:36.202-05:00Marsha's Creekside CreationsMarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-1801520383090964952020-08-29T21:00:00.000-05:002020-08-29T21:00:05.709-05:00<p><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"> EASY TABLE SCAPE</span></i></b></p><p> I put together this easy tablescape last week. It's perfect for right now --since summer is winding down and it's still a bit early for fall décor. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J_ttr5WsGgU/X0sEKscWopI/AAAAAAAAF1E/u70horDfbMIb2FSQoLccaftwANyePVW9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/august%2B2020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J_ttr5WsGgU/X0sEKscWopI/AAAAAAAAF1E/u70horDfbMIb2FSQoLccaftwANyePVW9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/august%2B2020.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I started with a lovely linen cloth that is actually upholstery fabric I got from Hobby Lobby. Then I used two eucalyptus garlands I got a few years ago at Target-Hearth and Hand. I pulled out almost all of my brass candle sticks. I have a lot! They were popular wedding gifts when we got married. I used white tapers in the candle sticks. Last, I set the table with vintage silverplate-Adoration. Ironstone dishes and faux wood chargers also from Hobby Lobby. The napkins came from Belk. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-38FXwEXJ404/X0sEKsSb9sI/AAAAAAAAF1A/EPh_hkukFWo0saEsAnAIg6hamI-zIZYiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Aug%2B2020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-38FXwEXJ404/X0sEKsSb9sI/AAAAAAAAF1A/EPh_hkukFWo0saEsAnAIg6hamI-zIZYiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/Aug%2B2020.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p></div>Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-16976551368046750262018-12-27T12:09:00.000-06:002018-12-27T12:09:33.291-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I haven't blogged in several years...</b>I hope I remember how to do this. I'm sharing a delicious dessert recipe with you today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It looks difficult, but this Lemon Cranberry Roll is so pretty for a special occasion, and it is fairly easy to make.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 (16 oz.) box angel food cake mix</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup powdered sugar, divided</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 lemon (zest the lemon and squeeze the juice--a room temp. lemon does better. Do not zest the white of the lemon-just the yellow skin)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">8 ounce package Cool Whip, thawed</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup raw cranberries</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup granulated sugar</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat over to 350. Line a 17 x 11 jelly roll baking pan with parchment paper--<u>DO NOT</u> use any oil spray, butter, etc. to grease the pan. Prepare the cake mix according to directions -spread batter evenly into the pan. Bake 20-30 mins. Cake will be brown and spring back when lightly touched in the center. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chop the cranberries and place in a bowl with the 1/2 cup sugar. Stir. As cake cools, periodically stir berries a few more times.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When cake is cool, mix the filling. Cream the cream cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup of powdered sugar. Add lemon zest and juice. Unroll the cake. Spread the filling to the edge. Then spread the cranberries on top-almost to the edge. Roll the cake back up and place on a serving dish with the seam side down. Refrigerate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These pictures aren't the best-didn't even think I would use here on my long-neglected blog. BUT---I remembered how to blog and have posted after a long absence. </span><br />
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Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-153238747678419882016-05-18T20:09:00.000-05:002016-05-19T10:44:43.775-05:00Indoor Garden <span style="font-size: x-large;">I do some gardening and I especially enjoy my planted containers </span><span style="font-size: large;">(we have red clay, so planting in containers really works for me)</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">. </span><span style="font-size: large;">It's starting to heat up here in Alabama and with that comes humidity (aka bad hair life) and mosquitoes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Today, I'm bringing the outdoors--</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> on my table that says vintage spring garden. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used this idea when I hosted my garden club meeting this month. We have refreshments before the meeting and I think my ladies enjoyed my garden tablescape. Since we were celebrating Mother's Day at our home this year, I kept the table decorated and added place settings for the meal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you want to see my <i>Mother's Day Heritage Table</i> from last year, click <a href="http://marshascreeksidecreations.blogspot.com/2015/05/heritage-table.html">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got this rabbit at a garden center several years ago. It was planted with ivy and did very well. Over the years, I've replanted it, but this year I decided to just add fresh moss (you can find sheets of moss in the floral department of Hobby Lobby). The bunny is sporting a fresh large bow--I already had the ribbon on hand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found little birds' nests at Hobby Lobby, too. I used them at Easter and kept this one out for this table. Now, here's the crazy part.....I got the bird eggs at an estate sale. The lady apparently was a crafter and I found <i><u>real</u> </i>bird eggs among her craft items. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've recently enjoyed attending estate sales and found two brass hose nozzels among the "dirty stuff" in the shed.....t</span><span style="font-size: large;">he moss rocks came from Dollar Tree. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The white planter came from the estate sale, too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Love the cool old scissors....I guess they were for the garden....can anyone help me with this??? Estate find, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> for color and two vintage floral frogs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I added a few plants from my back porch for color.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I guess it was a natural direction for me to go....I love gardening and I love vintage items....a vintage indoor garden tablescape is the result when these two passions met.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think you can use this idea for several other occassions-a spring birthday or maybe a bridal shower or baby shower.</span></div>
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Plates: Italian Countryside</div>
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Silverplate flatware: I need to research the pattern</div>
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Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-70361273991565335312016-05-11T15:40:00.004-05:002016-05-19T10:45:51.211-05:00Easy Spring Herb Table<span style="font-size: x-large;">I enjoy changing out my tablescapes. Sometimes a little change can go a long way when you're busy.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">I have an easy spring table to share today---it's pretty and doesn't take much time to put together.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I picked up a few fresh pots of herbs at my local store. I picked out herbs that I will plant later for cooking--thyme (lemon and German) and oregano. I already had the clay flower pots and the small saucers for the pots. I have a river birch in my yard and it often sheds large pieces thin bark in the winter. I save the larger pieces because they are interesting and I'm "always" sure I can do something with them. So this spring, I put a piece under each potted herb. I like the way it looks--interesting texture. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found this wonderful demi-john at a local antique store at a great price! I also added a lovely piece of lace for a table runner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are you doing anything special this spring using fresh herbs? I'd love for you to share your ideas with me!</span></div>
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Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-77132798814219402712016-03-31T13:08:00.001-05:002016-04-24T22:16:17.134-05:00Spring Break Coffee Table<span style="font-size: x-large;">I enjoy decorating my coffee table. I don't paint or move my furniture, but I do try to freshen up my family room by making a few changes each month.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Today, I'm sharing with you a coffee table idea that I've had in mind for quite some time. It's a vignette on my coffee table that calls out <b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Vintage Spring Break</span> </b>in all capitol letters!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I purchased the flamingo planter last November--I have to admit,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I then found the metal Florida souvenir bowl</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> and my idea for the coffee table began to take shape.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The bowl is appealing with it's still-bright colors. I believe the bowl is from the early 1970's as it has Disney World noted on the map.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">I already had the vintage postcards that I received from a sweet friend. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used a burlap runner (for my sand) and a blue tray I made and painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in duck egg blue (for my water). I also added a few shells that I've picked up on beach walks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My final addition to the coffee table is of course, a book about the beach--Mary Kay Andrews' </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">Beach Town. </i><span style="font-size: large;"><u>And, have your heard</u>????Mary Kay Andrews has a 100 page novella that will come out on April 5th entitled, <i>Change of Scene</i>. It's a prequel to <i>Beach Town</i> and it will only be available as a e-book. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>It all comes together for a fun Vintage Spring Break Coffee Table. </b>It brings back memories of family trips of the past and a few trips I hope to make in the future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What about you? Do you have some nice spring break memories? Did you get to go to the beach or maybe the mountains for a quick spring break getaway? I'd love for you to share a memory today!</span></div>
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Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-1173743809702159112016-03-17T13:18:00.000-05:002016-03-22T17:15:47.937-05:00And It Looked Like George Washington<span style="font-size: x-large;">I saw this sweet little lamb cake pan at an antique store a few weeks ago and I just had to get it. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> It's one of the heavier pans (not aluminum). Most people would use this pan to bake a cake. Well, I bought it for a table centerpiece... <u>and</u> because it brought to mind a funny story my friend told me years ago.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have a friend who doesn't cook...well she can, but cooking is kinda an "adventure" for her. She has a nice collection of china...various patterns and all of them are so pretty. I remember she once said, "I might not cook much, but I can get something at the store, bring it home and make it look good on my plates." </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>Years</b> ago, my friend was making a lamb cake using a pan similar to the one above. The cake was going to be used as the centerpiece for her Easter table. She had a friend over--"because I would never have made a cake alone." So they were working together to make the cake and realized (when she took a sample) that they forgot to add the sugar to the cake. So, they made a second cake. When they were taking the cake out of the pan, <u>the lamb's head fell OFF</u>! </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> You can fill it with water and then put small flowers or greenery in the small hole. You can add flowers to spots that might prove to be problematic without the hydra pick. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I picked a few azaleas, some violas and a couple of sprigs of a kimberly fern to add some color to my wreath.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dear sweet little lamb--you make me smile for so many reasons. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I wish you all a <i>joyful</i> Easter season!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sources: chargers (Hobby Lobby), plates (Williams-Sonoma), napkins (Belk), napkin rings (Target) </span></div>
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</span>Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-31948913162688964582016-03-01T22:58:00.002-06:002016-03-03T23:04:45.087-06:00No Guilt Soup Tureen Love<span style="font-size: x-large;">I love all the beautiful French ironstone pieces I see when I visit blogs.....I have secretly wanted a soup tureen, but here in central Alabama, well, we are just out of the <i>French soup tureen loop</i>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: start;"> So, when I saw this tureen a few weeks ago,</span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: start;"> I decided to bring it home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found this piece in a local thrift store in mint condition and</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> of course, at a fraction of the cost of a French antique. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It's rather freeing.... I don't feel like I have to display this tureen </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It's a vintage item with identifying maker marks on the bottom</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> that show it was made by California Pottery. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love that it has the under plate for the tureen to rest on and I love that the design compliments my white Italian Countryside china.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> in these vintage jello-o molds</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I used some bamboo place mats that I got several years ago at Michael's. Then, I added burlap chargers from Hobby Lobby.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, my green dinner plates topped with a salad plate (Italian Countryside by Mikasa). The napkins came from Pottery Barn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The wooden bowls were some that I have had for some time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The flatware is Nouveau by Gorham (discontinued).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>I hope you are enjoying a lovely early spring afternoon. </b></i></span></div>
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Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-55262734394839980972016-02-11T16:35:00.000-06:002016-02-29T21:14:46.180-06:00Winter White with a Vintage Rhinestone Pin<span style="font-size: x-large;">A few days ago, I decided to use some white on my coffee table. The white looks so nice and clean and reminds me of the snow we <u>don't</u> get very often here in central Alabama. :(</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started with a burlap runner on the top of the coffee table.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I added a tray that I had made from a chippy cabinet door.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next came a pretty candle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I used a piece of ironstone to hold a few interesting items.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And last, I put a nice fresh plant in an old planter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> and the unexpected pine cone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I made the tray, I added these handles. They are old galvanized pulls that I got at a flea market several years ago.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In this picture, you can see my fireplace with the cozy jugs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and the white architectural piece on the mantel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got the pair of Indian juggling clubs that I purchased </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">from Miss Mustard Seed at The Market on </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A pretty rhinestone pin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This pin was on my grandmother's wedding dress in 1929.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It looks so nice here-admired and on display (and so much</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">better than in a drawer--don't you think?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm enjoying this new vignette, but I know</span><span style="font-size: large;"> it will</span></div>
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Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-85273560679471549712016-02-04T21:38:00.000-06:002016-02-11T21:59:28.745-06:00Bees and Tea<span style="font-size: x-large;">Since Valentine's Day is almost here, I thought I write a little bit about <i>HONEY</i>. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Well, </span><u style="font-size: x-large;">not</u><span style="font-size: large;"> like your sweetheart honey, but the honey that comes from bees. In October, I got to help a friend harvest some honey. I thought I was going to be watching, but he had a protective suit for me to put on so I was right in the middle of the harvest. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">It was very exciting!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our friend has a number of hives on his property </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and these are the ones we worked on that morning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before we got started, he explained what </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He made a little fire in the smoker. <br />It was my job to use the little billows to keep </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">well, sure--it's because I'm so sweet! ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He put all the frames, filled with</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I brought home a frame filled with the honeycomb.</span><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CmJqR-i2I0E/VrQHq4Z77OI/AAAAAAAAFbc/qtz70HNvCPU/s1600/IMG_5364.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CmJqR-i2I0E/VrQHq4Z77OI/AAAAAAAAFbc/qtz70HNvCPU/s400/IMG_5364.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> When I sliced off the top of the chamber, the honey came right out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Yes, it was sticky. Yes, it was yummy. And yes, I</span><span style="font-size: large;"> chewed</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got a quart jar of honey from my frame.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My husband has enjoyed his coffee sweetened with the honey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It's delicious-- very fragrant and no caffeine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The perfect cup of tea on a chilly afternoon--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Thank you for the lovely wool, plaid blanket. I absolutely love it! I've been wanting one for several years--</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Grantchester. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> Have you watched it? It's a British mystery show (PBS) that takes place in the 1950's. The vicar at the local church helps a police detective solve murders in their small town. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In one episode, the vicar goes on a picnic in the English countryside with a dear friend--and the picnic blanket is a lovely plaid blanket. Before I realize it, I say out loud, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I want a plaid picnic blanket."</span> My husband says,<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> "Mom has one at the house."</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Hummmmmmmmmmm. Wow! How neat is that????</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Then, in less than a week, we find ourselves (unfortunately) at a family funeral and at my in-law's home afterwards. After awhile, I hear my husband asking my sweet MIL about the blanket---not a planned conversation---he did it all on his own. She slips out of the room and about a minute later, she reappears with a lovely wool, plaid blanket. She shows it to my husband and as I join them he says that I wanted to see it. She turns to me and says, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"What did you want to do with the blanket?"</span> I answered honestly, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Covet it." </span><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">S</span>he passes me the blanket a tells me I can have it</u>!!!! Well, of course I said <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"No."</span> And then she encouraged me, telling me that the blanket was just folded and in a closet. So the blanket became ours that day. I did my best to not get too excited (funeral). Inside, I was jumping up and down!!! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A bit later, I decide to discretely take the blanket out to the car. My SIL sees me with the blanket and I'm sure that it's a <u>treasure </u>that she sees walking out the door in my arms. She comments that she sees me with the blanket so I stop and ask her if she wants it. And she quickly says, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"No! That blanket is <u>so</u> scratchy!!!" ....</span>Guess she's not a fan of woolen goods.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My dear sweet father-in-law purchased</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I felt so snugly and warm as I watched</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">THANK YOU, NANCY, FOR THE WONDERFUL BLANKET!</span></div>
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Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-66124576844465581842016-01-18T19:55:00.002-06:002016-02-01T11:51:09.785-06:00Russel Wright Woodland Tablescape<span style="font-size: x-large;">In 1959, my mom chose Russel Wright's Iroquois pattern in ripe apricot. It was January and we had suffered a house fire. A complete loss. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Mom told me that t</span><span style="font-size: large;">he loving people in that little Tennessee community had a shower for our</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">family so we </span><span style="font-size: large;">could start </span><span style="font-size: large;">over. F</span><span style="font-size: large;">riends told her to go to the local store where she could select needed items and that's where she made her Russel Wright selection of Iroquois in ripe apricot. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I grew up eating off of what is now </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the time my Mom selected this dinnerware, it was already considered <u>modern--</u> because it had no designs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Some of the serving pieces are very interesting-the salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And, the large covered casserole dish, I just love it....so pretty and it always, always was used to serve homemade potato salad. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Several years ago, my Mom decided she liked the white dishes I had--she noticed how versatile they were and liked the idea of getting a set of her own. When she got those white dishes, she said she didn't know what to do with her old dinnerware, so I told her that I would love to have them (she has stored the serving pieces, so I wasn't able to include any of them in my post).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've paired the dishes with dark wooden chargers (Better Homes and Garden collection at Wal-Mart-years ago-wish I had bought more), burlap place mats that I made, green napkins with snowflake napkin rings, and green goblets to complete the place setting. The flatware is Nouveau by Gorham.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Do you like designing centerpieces</b></i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b> for your dining table?</b></i></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">I do. This one was so easy. A branch of faux greenery (or your could use fresh), a mercury glass tree, a candle, a few pinecones and an interesting container. You can always use a second, taller candle in place of the mercury glass tree. How easy is that???</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Yesterday, I shared with you some pictures of a lovely shop in </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Fairhope,</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Alabama. It's a store that specializes in European culinary antiques. You can see the pictures from Aubergine </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://marshascreeksidecreations.blogspot.com/2016/01/culinary-antiques-in-fairhope-alabama.html">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(link to store is in previous post)</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">.</span><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love to visit this store every time we are in Fairhope, but I don't have a French country home/kitchen, so many of the beautiful items there might look a bit out of place in my home. Sigh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So on our visit last month, I was delighted to see this crate </span><i style="font-size: x-large;"><u>full</u> </i><span style="font-size: large;">of little vintage herb pots. Yes, these little beauties could certainly find a spot or two in my home and look perfectly at home!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All the little pots were unique. They each had their own personality. The shopkeeper told me that only one pot had a stamp or mark on the bottom (an elephant).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was fun to sort through the little pots and pick out the ones that were to come home with me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know I will use these little vintage gems in so many fun ways...mostly in vignettes in my kitchen and great room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, here's the first use of my vintage French herb pots. I gathered some pine cones, some small candles, a few mercury glass ornaments and a few snips of fresh greenery. It's so easy to make a simple design with just a few items. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got this drift wood angel last year and couldn't wait for January so I could bring it out again. I also had an old column base I had gotten at a salvage store for a dollar. I topped the salvage piece with a dictionary page and added a couple glass ornaments here, too.</span><br />
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Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-49910094801954428552016-01-11T22:59:00.000-06:002016-01-11T22:59:04.486-06:00Culinary Antiques in Fairhope, Alabama<span style="font-size: x-large;">A few weeks ago, we were in Fairhope, Alabama. Have you ever been there? I love to visit the shops in this beautiful town. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Would you like to come along and shop with me? Come on-let's go!</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tW549AekeMc/VpRq7aEeltI/AAAAAAAAFTs/yLCsD2hHTSQ/s1600/IMG_9483.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="font-size: xx-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tW549AekeMc/VpRq7aEeltI/AAAAAAAAFTs/yLCsD2hHTSQ/s640/IMG_9483.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite shops, <a href="http://www.crownandcolony.com/">Aubergine</a>, specializes in culinary antiques. Years ago, I would visit---drawn in because of beautiful natural light that streamed in through the windows...and because it had kitchen items. Now that there are so many wonderful blogs that feature lovely European antiques, I can't help but feel like I'm walking through a blog or a beautiful magazine when I visit this shop. The antiques are beautiful, the merchandise changes often and the shop keepers are always so pleasant. </span><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It's my favorite area and it is different every time I visit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My husband and I both liked this bread basket. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Maybe if I <i><u>learn</u></i> how to make beautiful loaves </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">of French bread, </span><span style="font-size: large;">I could get this beautiful basket??? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Maybe I could get it because I like to <u>eat</u> French bread???</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was delighted to see this crate of French herb pots. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Aubergine means eggplant in French--so when you get to Fairhope and see this eggplant sign,</span></div>
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Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-80357792857137283012015-12-16T22:17:00.001-06:002015-12-16T22:41:26.516-06:00Christmas Sled in the Dining Room <h2>
<span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">I had a <u><i>flood</i></u> of ideas come to mind that day in October when I walked into my local Michael's craft store. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">They had a great-looking display featuring Christmas greenery, frosty berries and snowy pine cones. </span></span><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">I had grown tired of my Christmas tablescape in my formal dining room. It was easy, fast and always looked great...for the last......14 years. Years. Yes. I had used the same idea for my table for 14 years (I'm ashamed to admit it). Well, now that I've said that, let's move on to </span><u style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">this </u><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">year---back to Michael's. In less than five minutes, I had my new table decor all planned in my head. Over the next few weeks, I began to search for and purchase all the components that I thought might look good on the table (I'll note where I made my purchases at the end of this post). I already had the MAIN item for my table. A SNOW SLED! Yes, a snow sled. And not a cute little miniature snow sled----I was going to use a </span><u style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">real </u><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">snow sled! When I mentioned my new table idea to a few folks, they seemed interested in the idea but I could tell some couldn't quite imagine what my dining room table might look like with a full-sized sled as a centerpiece. </span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I purchased my vintage sled several years ago and have enjoyed using it as a part of my Christmas decor. It usually sits at our fireplace hearth in our family room. I often see sleds propped up by fireplaces or doors and porches on Pinterest--- I haven't seen them on formal dining room tables, though. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started with a new plaid table runner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(I tried a burlap table runner, but fell in love with the plaid).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I added the sled. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> I placed it at a slight angle and I made sure that</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I could still seat guests around the table, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I added fresh greenery and pine cones. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I clipped up a few icy-looking berry sprays</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> and tucked them into the greenery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also bought and clipped up one package of frosty sticks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I tucked these into the greenery, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I added some distressed-looking silver mercury glass ornaments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I added some "snow" flakes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Here in central Alabama, we don't have white Christmases....</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>unless we MAKE them ourselves.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I added the cute galvanized deer--one to each end of the table.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I added the red mercury glass candle holders and a bit more snow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The hardest decision was the charger.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I have galvanized chargers, but they didn't look right with my Christmas china. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> I didn't want to use red chargers, either.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">But, I had these burlap ones </span><span style="font-size: large;">and I thought they</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used these cute plaid napkins with the plain napkin rings</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> (I kinda miss the Santa face napkin rings I've been using for so many years--sniff).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I added the poinsettia and dressed it with a burlap bow. I had planned to use an old crock to hold the poinsettia, but it wasn't a good fit. Instead of the crock, I used this vintage, galvanized calf-nursing bucket. It's perfect!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's the last view of my table. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> I'm pleased that I tried something new this year. I can get pretty happy in my rut---do you like a rut or something new every year?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.marshascreeksidecreations.blogspot.com/2014/12/nutcracker-dining-table.html">Nutcracker Dining Room Table</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plaid table runner-T. J. Maxx</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Frosty sticks-Michael's</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Icy berry sprays-Michael's</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Galvanized deer-Hobby Lobby</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plaid napkins-Hobby Lobby </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Red candle holders-Target, T. J. Maxx and Michael's</span></div>
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Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-68817456621563887332015-09-22T20:23:00.001-05:002015-09-22T20:23:55.489-05:00Getting Ready for The Market on Chapel Hill<span style="font-size: x-large;">It's almost time for The Market on Chapel Hill </span><span style="font-size: large;">at The Waters in Pike Road, Alabama. Are you planning to go? It's October 3 and starts at 9:00 ---- but be there early to get a great spot in line! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I've been getting things ready for the sale. I'm excited to be a vendor this year. Here are some of the things I've been working on and getting ready for this year's vintage market event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope these library drawers find an exciting home! The Geer table has a beautiful enamel top in almost perfect condition and will be nice addition to someone's kitchen. The table reminds me of the one that my great-aunt had in her kitchen. The cooking that went on in that kitchen was AMAZING! And, I'll have several metal signs----all new (old stock). I washed off the layer of dust that was on them from years of sitting around at my local hardware store.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope someone will like this chippy stool and the scruffy bench. And who doesn't love an old galvanized bucket?? I'm not too proud to say that I love galvanized buckets.......what about you??</span><br />
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Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-66712808868735122015-08-28T22:00:00.000-05:002015-12-23T23:03:35.726-06:00How I Spent My Summer Vacation<span style="font-size: x-large;"> I'm trying to remember if I ever had to write a report with this title when I went back to school....Did you ever write a report with that title?</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Well, if I was going to write the report, I would mention the fun I have had this summer getting ready for a special day.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Mark your calendars for October 3. </u> That's the day of the wonderful sale at <i>The Market on Chapel Hill.</i> It all takes place at The Waters in Pike Roa</span><span style="font-size: large;">d, Alabama. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This is going to be the third year for this vintage market and it promises to be even better THIS year! There are so many wonderful and talented vendors/bloggers and I'm honored to be included in this group.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've attended the two previous Chapel Markets (new name: The Market on Chapel Hill) and here's a post I wrote about my first trip </span><a href="http://marshascreeksidecreations.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-chapel.html" style="font-size: x-large;">here</a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> So, would you like to see some of the things I'm collecting to take to this year's fabulous event?? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The graphics on these old beauties caught my eye at the same sale.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was late attending this sale and it was super hot in the tool shed on this particular afternoon. For some reason, I squatted down to look and see if there was anything in the corner and this is what I saw. Do you see it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes. An enamel-topped table!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It took me awhile to get it out of it's hiding place,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> but my efforts yielded a wonderful Geer table!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I hope this 1950's quilt ends up on the top of a little girl's bed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope to see <u>you</u> at <b style="font-style: italic;">The Market on Chapel Hill. </b>You can keep up with the details on FACEBOOK: The Market on Chapel Hill</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Follow my updates here and on Instagram: creekside36.</span></div>
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</v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span>Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-9729229150977386622015-08-01T20:01:00.002-05:002015-08-01T20:01:44.920-05:00Historic Mooresville, Alabama<span style="font-size: x-large;">I got to visit Mooresville, Alabama in June. I had</span><span style="font-size: large;"> read about this quiet and tiny place in north Alabama and was delighted to visit in person. Come along and visit this picturesque town with me </span><span style="font-size: large;">on this hot Alabama afternoon</span><span style="font-size: large;"> from the cool of your own home.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Mooresville is one of the oldest incorporated towns in Alabama (November 16, 1818) and the entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This lovely church was completed in 1830.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was a wedding scheduled at the church later in the day.</span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uWxC9Z7TZuo/Vbz5lxBsT7I/AAAAAAAAFF4/y2VJT1LKz6Q/s1600/IMG_3036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uWxC9Z7TZuo/Vbz5lxBsT7I/AAAAAAAAFF4/y2VJT1LKz6Q/s640/IMG_3036.JPG" width="425" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't know if I would have noticed this detail on</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">special steeple.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Instead of a</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I'm glad I didn't miss that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are 53 residents in Mooresville and</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> they live in beautiful homes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Picket fences are popular and so are American flags.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some of the homes are modest cottages. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Some are hidden in the lush plantings that surround them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can't you imagine yourself on your daily walk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> or a bike ride past these lovely sites? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think I could get rid of a few</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> extra pounds this way and say it was a real pleasure!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are lovely flower gardens. A treat for the eye!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is also a Post Office--it is the oldest</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Post Office in continuous use in the state of Alabama.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found this home to be very appealing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I wonder what </span><span style="font-size: large;">it looks like at Christmas? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know they have some special </span><span style="font-size: large;">events</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the red door!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This little cottage is so sweet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for joining me on my visit to Mooresville. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It was a delight to drive down it's quiet streets</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A few months ago, I decided I was looking for a small change in my kitchen dining area. I had a lovely </span><span style="font-size: large;">framed print on</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">the wall, but wanted something a little different. I thought I might like a piece of subway-type art but most of the pieces that I saw in our local stores were almost all vertical. I needed a piece that was horizontal. So I looked, over the next several months, but I came back empty handed each time. I wasn't discouraged. I just kinda put the idea on the back burner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Then, I found the <u>perfect</u> piece for my dining area.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, it's the real deal. A printer's type tray. No, it wasn't the deal of the day on a website. It wasn't an amazing find at a flea market or an antique store. The tray was in storage and a piece from our local small-town newspaper that my family used to own. When I picked up the tray with my SIL, we also picked up an old shoe box. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>So, here's what was in the box...</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a box full of old wooden printer's type. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I sorted all the type out---alphabetically, of course. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I brushed it off with a brush to clean the pieces</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> up a bit. I only wet one</span><span style="font-size: large;"> piece and the water</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> was bluish black from ink--</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> from many years of use so many years ago.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There were several different fonts</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> and t</span><span style="font-size: large;">here were a few numerals, too.</span></div>
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It's been having a few touches* done to it here and there and now, it has a place in front of our outdoor fireplace.</div>
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The wheels are perfect and heavy.</div>
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And, while you're reading this post, please notice my vintage galvanized tool caddy that I got a couple of years ago. I love it. I just love, love a tool caddy....don't ask why--I don't know.</div>
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The name, JAKES, is on both sides of the cart. </div>
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So now when we're outside, we prop our heels up</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">AND ITS ALL BECAUSE I WAS AT THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME AND,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>I SPOKE UP!!</i></b></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">***Several coats of Thompson's Water Seal were applied to the wood, the iron wheels were sealed so they wouldn't leave rust marks on our patio and the smaller wheels on the ends were extended so the cart sits PERFECTLY flat without tipping...Thank you Eddie!!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started my design with the wire basket</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> They can be so pretty and so useful at the same time.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My sweet friend shared with me some of the vintage post cards from her collection. I love this one from Cypress Gardens. The ones peeking out at the bottom are from Panama City Beach, Florida. We used to go to Panama City when I was a little girl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found this small iron stone dish last week</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> and I decided I'm use it in my design today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found all the shells in the dish!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just love collecting shells.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got the green vase from Target a couple of years ago. I love the pretty color. I put it on top of a round chippy architectural piece that I topped with a page from an old dictionary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you noticed the glass floats? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've had them for close to 40 years. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Gosh.....I guess that makes them (<u>and</u> me) vintage!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you read Mary Kay Andrews' new book, <u style="font-style: italic;">Beach Town</u>? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I have! Another treat from my favorite author.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I put my great aunt's magnifying glass on top of the book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by to see my coffee table. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The weather is predicted to be pretty hot this week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think I'll stay <u>inside</u> and think of the beach....</span></div>
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Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-56939964814716503692015-06-16T23:46:00.001-05:002015-06-23T10:40:32.893-05:00Fourth of July Table<span style="font-size: x-large;">I gathered a few red, white and blue items to get ready for the 4th of July. I might be a bit early--but I'm sure it's okay!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> (from my great-aunt's home) and the</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> red doily that my husband's grandmother made. The center piece is complete with a Dundee jar filled with a few snips of greenery and a couple of blooms from my knock-out rose. Just add an American flag and you're done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Red place mats from Target.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Napkins (stars and the striped) from Pottery Barn. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Decorated <b>Sparkler Boxes</b> at each place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Learn how to make these cute boxes: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <a href="http://marshascreeksidecreations.blogspot.com/2015/06/4th-of-july-sparkler-place-cards.html">Sparkler Box Tutorial Here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Will you visit friends? Will you cook out? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Will you have fireworks? I hope you have a great 4th!!</span><br />
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Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-5341002787718909162015-06-16T23:21:00.000-05:002015-06-23T10:47:56.296-05:004th of July Sparkler Box Place Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm sharing a super easy craft today: my <b><i>4th of </i></b><i><b>July sparkler place cards</b></i>.<span style="color: red;"> </span> Imagine your upcoming holiday meal with these special place cards for your family and friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">SUPPLIES: </span><span style="font-size: large;">You will need a couple of sheets of scrapbook paper. Red of some type and blue of another. They can be solids, stripes, dotted--whatever you might have on hand or what is available at your local craft store (sheets are usually 50 cents). You can decorate about 4 boxes per sheet of scrapbook paper. Next, you will need sparklers and their boxes. You'll need craft ribbon, paper tape or wasabi tape and stickers or embellishments. You may want to use embroidery floss or ribbon, too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">TOOLS: </span><span style="font-size: large;">A paper trimmer (if you have one-not necessary, though, if you don't have one-use a ruler to measure), scissors, and double-sided adhesive tape or a tape runner.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">THE STEPS: It is just like wrapping a package!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> One line of adhesive on the smaller sides.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then, you just start wrapping the box.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add some adhesive tape to the last bit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> of the paper before finishing the "wrapping."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you get ready to fold the ends, you might want to cut a little slit in the paper to make it easier to fold (depending on the thickness of the scrapbook paper).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cut the blue paper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over-lap the blue paper over the red paper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's what your "wrapped" box looks like.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had some of this paper tape already. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You could use wasabi or ribbon here, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> No rules--do what appeals to you or use</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> whatever supplies you have on hand!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cut enough embroidery floss to go around the</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tuck the sparklers through the ribbon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> other type of embellishments to decorate the box. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can add names using stickers or chipboard letters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I had these pretty red letters already on hand. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And.... of course</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">you don't have to put names on them</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> if you are keeping things casual.</span></div>
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Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-45760266095781375442015-06-06T12:44:00.000-05:002015-06-12T21:32:23.430-05:00European Souvenir Coffee Table<span style="font-size: x-large;">So after the memories of your trip have become a bit faded, do you still treasure the souvenir?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">You know--souvenir--from the French--for a remembrance or memory. A keepsake or token of remembrance...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Since it's June and vacation time is officially here, I thought of some of the great trips that I've been blessed to take over the years. So, this week, I decided that I would arrange a few souvenirs from a special trip that I took to Europe many years ago. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to start this look with a white tray on a burlap runner. It gives the table top a lighter look without painting. I added the blue-colored architectural piece that I'm so happy I got several years ago (I use it all the time). I put a little vintage globe bank on top with a glass cloche. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, I decided to select a coffee mug that was bought</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> in England along with one of my English horse brasses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I put out a few coins and a book on </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Michelangelo that I got in Florence, Italy.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0mftKixKaeo/VXMo0bsXSlI/AAAAAAAAExo/IqvrJ7WtdXg/s1600/IMG_0213.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0mftKixKaeo/VXMo0bsXSlI/AAAAAAAAExo/IqvrJ7WtdXg/s640/IMG_0213.JPG" width="426" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I almost always have a plant on my coffee table. I just love plants-do you? Anyway, I picked a few different stems from my yard: a piece of coleus, a couple of fern fronds, a tiny caladium leaf and one little daisy. See, you don't have to have a handful of flowers to make a sweet little bouquet! These are all in a vase that I got in Delft when we were in the Netherlands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I still love each of these items that I </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">selected when I was a fresh high school graduate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That trip was so long ago that these items</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> are now vintage (like me).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Little did I know then that I would be sharing</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> these treasures with you so many years later. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love changing the look of my coffee table. I don't move furniture, but I enjoy changing my accessories--it keeps things fresh and interesting. And, if you tire of the look, you just move on to something else. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Do you have special souvenirs somewhere in your home just waiting to be rediscovered and shared with family and friends?? Why not get them out-dust them off and bring them forward to be enjoyed again?!</span><br />
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Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070343843473736653.post-39879983987459016672015-06-01T21:20:00.000-05:002015-06-08T20:12:44.624-05:00Vintage General Electric Fan 1925-1926<span style="font-size: x-large;">The temperatures are starting to climb here in Alabama--how about where you live?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, since it's starting to get pretty warm, I wanted to share with you this General Electric oscillating table fan from late 1925 to early 1926. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My brother got the fan--he cleaned it up (took it apart) and repainted it for me. He's not one of those guys who just gets a can of spray paint to fix something up. He really goes all out--a perfectionist indeed. It was a complete surprise for me and I'm delighted with this special gift.</span></div>
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I thought I would put it out on the desk in my great room so everyone could see this beauty. It's a 12" fan and originally came in black or dark green. It was made to convert to a wall mounted fan, but I'd never do this. It's actually pretty heavy-the base is cast iron. The blades are brass and he polished them so that they really do shine.</div>
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If you purchased this fan in 1925-1926 it would have set you back $31.60. Today, because it was a labor of love from my brother, it is priceless!</div>
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