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Faith and Family *andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.comBlogger253125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-65029314689200673612013-12-17T19:47:00.000-08:002013-12-18T03:06:13.310-08:00No Room, Leon<div style="text-align: center;">
"No room, no room..."</div>
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These were the words of my son </div>
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as he practiced his lines</div>
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for the Christmas play last week.</div>
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He was to be the inn keeper.</div>
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"No room, no room."</div>
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The premise of the production</div>
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was about a child named LEON </div>
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who was being bullied and could only secure the part </div>
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of an understudy of the inn keeper in the school play-</div>
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and he ended up being the Christmas star-</div>
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NOEL.</div>
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How relevant-</div>
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to everything going on here on this little blog.</div>
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No room for the cost of a new computer to edit my images,</div>
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and no room to save the images I take.</div>
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Waiting</div>
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and thinking </div>
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about how I will handle this.</div>
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I am attempting some other methods right now</div>
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to see how they work for me.</div>
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I hope to get a new computer soon after the holidays are through.</div>
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Until then, I DO have room for life's other joys-</div>
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the Christmas play, </div>
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the Christmas band concert, </div>
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basketball games, </div>
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holiday crafts with the kids, </div>
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kids' holiday parties, </div>
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and reflection on the more quiet meaning of advent- </div>
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patience and waiting and preparation.</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">And my son,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">who didn't talk as a baby,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">and ended up in speech therapy for a year,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"> and then stuttered for another year,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">sang on stage in a trio of boys- </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">something I never thought he would do.</span></div>
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It's all possible.</div>
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I have taken some time to look over this little blog</div>
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in my time away </div>
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and she is getting freshened up.</div>
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I've begun some clean up and am generating ideas. </div>
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She's a little blog, but she's my blog. </div>
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I worry too much about how others perceive it,</div>
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and I shouldn't. </div>
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No more. </div>
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We're going to stay folksy as a donkey<br />
and that's how we're gonna roll.</div>
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Thank you </div>
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to those who have not completely abandoned me</div>
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since the computer virus. </div>
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<i>I know I haven't posted as of late</i></div>
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<i>so it's a boring place to be.</i></div>
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My son's science project ended up costing us $600, </div>
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well, that was the cost of the computer that it ate anyway.</div>
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Good thing he got an <i>A.</i></div>
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After the holiday rush will be a better time </div>
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to search and invest</div>
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for a new device.</div>
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Until then,</div>
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a merry NOEL is in order over here.</div>
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Christmas is almost here!</div>
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<i>(I am sooo behind in the giftwrap.)</i><br />
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<i>NO ROOM FOR WORRIES.</i><br />
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<i>Sharing with</i><br />
<i><a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/">Ivy and Elephants</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Common Ground</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a></i></div>
andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-15031552513778557762013-10-03T15:22:00.001-07:002013-10-03T15:22:56.322-07:00A Virus<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">Folks...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Our computer has suffered a major hard drive crash</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">due to the Sweet Packs virus.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Dan has tried to fix the ongoing problem for two weeks with a variety of strategies,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">but he has been unsuccessful.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">It has been taken in to be serviced. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">If it cannot be repaired, it will be replaced.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">For now, I am just answering email on my work laptop.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I won't have access to my photos for at least a few more days yet.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">So sorry for being gone during pumpkin season!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">It has been very frustrating to not be able to access my blog.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">See you soon on the prairie...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">*me*</span></div>
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andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-22906323993690315662013-09-22T18:13:00.000-07:002013-09-22T18:13:48.532-07:00Sweet Fall Pinks<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">On my way around town last Friday</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I spotted a sign that read, "Vintage Garage Sale,"</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"> with the littlest pink rocker at the end of the drive.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>Alert! Alert! Chippy goodness ahead!</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Once I got out of the car, it was mine.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I sure thought it was nifty, <i>but actually wasn't very thrifty.</i>..</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">it set me back $30.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>I was sucked it by the nail head trim, suede seat, and</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>deep vintage pink paint.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">SO....</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and once we arrived home, my daughter claimed it as her own, of course,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>that's the way she rolls around here. </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">If the shoe...er rocker....FITS...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">So the little chippy rocker just had to get</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">with some tiny white pumpkins and dried pink roses....</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">She's so shabby chic, and just perfect for any time of year, really:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">crisp fall romance, winter's Valentine's preparation,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">or spring pastel flavor.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Right now, she's still sitting in my front room,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">but as SOON as Tahbies' room gets painted grey</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">(and the paint is in the garage ready to go, I just have to find the time)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">she'll be transported upstairs to her room </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>Wishing you all sweet moments in </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>these warm fall days...</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Sharing with :</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Coastal Charm</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/">Ivy and Elephants</a></span></div>
andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-40812615851440670952013-09-16T03:33:00.001-07:002013-09-16T03:33:19.145-07:00Ma's 70th Birthday... and Bangs<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">My Ma turned 70 this past weekend. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Please everyone, wish her a Happy 70th Birthday!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>She doesn't look 70, does she?</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>She is beautiful!</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Here we are, the little Tahbies, me, Ma, & my brother.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Ma is ageless. She works hard, but not "out," just in the yard</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">maintaining an extensive property.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Her workout is pushing a wheelbarrow.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Myself, <i>I have cut some bangs.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>I am losing the battle with gravity.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">My stress wrinkles from work are more defined</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and I'm not taking it so good.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I hope I will look like Ma at 70.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Dan said I need to start wearing </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">a </span><span style="color: #45818e;">cross your heart bra,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">a babushka,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and start planting potatoes in a field as my heritage dictates.</span></div>
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<img alt="29039 S Warner Bridge Rd, Manhattan, IL 60442" src="http://p.rdcpix.com/v01/l11762044-m0l.jpg" /><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Okay, fine,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">so where's my farm field, then?? </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>Get on that, Dan!!</i></span></div>
andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-12527667187991969992013-09-07T19:03:00.002-07:002013-09-16T03:04:10.130-07:00Vintage Glam Fairy Pumpkins<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I harvested an armload of wee mini-pumpkins today,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">all of them a creamy ivory white.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">I then decided they needed to be dressed up, of course!</span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jaj0hw9DrwM/UivUxep_9NI/AAAAAAAAEXs/lxYBfWlwlgw/s1600/p1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jaj0hw9DrwM/UivUxep_9NI/AAAAAAAAEXs/lxYBfWlwlgw/s640/p1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">This little September Cinderella vignette </span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">has them snuggled up </span><span style="color: #45818e;">in one of my bird nests</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">with some vintage jewels that were Grandma's,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"> on her vintage Quaker lace linen.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6la-3UKm3GnjHR-Y8qkAg93cuJL9A2jj0sSQOZ6b7CSVnkvWSWSoXF1ikeKFEr_ciMElZ0dMBsB1tRPyRF8pRcD0Cot1jxjKxrWDxJUJv0_3ZreMPLAoQZ_MzseArmZoYK9RzhBn1FSwR/s1600/p2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6la-3UKm3GnjHR-Y8qkAg93cuJL9A2jj0sSQOZ6b7CSVnkvWSWSoXF1ikeKFEr_ciMElZ0dMBsB1tRPyRF8pRcD0Cot1jxjKxrWDxJUJv0_3ZreMPLAoQZ_MzseArmZoYK9RzhBn1FSwR/s640/p2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">These pumpkins are soooo sweetly tiny...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I can fit TWO of them in the nest!</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Just the size of a rose bud</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">or a brooch,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">they are almost naturally for dolls.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNtmMeKhp1rppy2kAs81q-m0NGC8r-qs6MqPgHnBBWligJHiSutfXz5mwG7po5LSSk-Und00npKdNLgRpbHDzI0uZzLXyAqn12aVehx1QYUpVIugV3FaRmDQGVcufXkXxoi57pKKmXIfVY/s1600/p3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNtmMeKhp1rppy2kAs81q-m0NGC8r-qs6MqPgHnBBWligJHiSutfXz5mwG7po5LSSk-Und00npKdNLgRpbHDzI0uZzLXyAqn12aVehx1QYUpVIugV3FaRmDQGVcufXkXxoi57pKKmXIfVY/s640/p3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We grew them in the garden,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">one of the only pumpkin varieties</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"> that survived the garden traumas </span><span style="color: #45818e;">this year.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;">I KNOW we planted more pumpkins...</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>I think they all succumbed to the squirrels love for freshly hoed earth.</i></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZgwVluN82n5kABTnfGZuDtA6faqpJWkGAMbawtbqo6vNtVCv38aDI9YoWbzJdbQk33CWbM6O5i5-iDbzWgqPGbvOvvznH68EujwBjKjN4h0fzPFHdwjPXWKTRaHpWnTkhirBPcIVgg_DI/s1600/p4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZgwVluN82n5kABTnfGZuDtA6faqpJWkGAMbawtbqo6vNtVCv38aDI9YoWbzJdbQk33CWbM6O5i5-iDbzWgqPGbvOvvznH68EujwBjKjN4h0fzPFHdwjPXWKTRaHpWnTkhirBPcIVgg_DI/s640/p4.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Aren't they lovely,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">such a perfect combination of textures, sparkles,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and reflected light.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">It sparks a certain kinda woodsy Cinderella charm</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">that makes me want to break out the glass slippers,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">if I actually had any.</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MJJUeCn7VE0/UivVMGNtQdI/AAAAAAAAEYM/VpQoW7YD4Qg/s1600/p5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MJJUeCn7VE0/UivVMGNtQdI/AAAAAAAAEYM/VpQoW7YD4Qg/s640/p5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Just perfect for a fairy or left behind by fairy god-mother's spell...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">you'd almost expect one to pop out here</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and sit awhile for my photo shoot.</span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PTJGrGrjPkU/UivVRsXyPAI/AAAAAAAAEYU/wEX1885VtxI/s1600/p6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PTJGrGrjPkU/UivVRsXyPAI/AAAAAAAAEYU/wEX1885VtxI/s640/p6.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">My daughter has been leaving a small tea cup of milk</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">out for the fairies on these early autumn nights.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We're livin' in a sweet dream world right now.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>She's totally into fairies.</i></span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HmHwsnUSCNY/UivVV2gP2EI/AAAAAAAAEYc/Q-ko0QmVa3w/s1600/p7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HmHwsnUSCNY/UivVV2gP2EI/AAAAAAAAEYc/Q-ko0QmVa3w/s640/p7.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Is it the fairies that drink the milk-</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>or the neighborhood cat?</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i><br /></i></span>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_H5IzWqGudampDa_HOCzloOYrZuT0-63f2L5eJlN48wNTvr0S3NqxR3d_jFUwK8ikeNM74qfP4MQ4lF8XqgQm_AbDnHaR0RlOWzjcTgACklJVESWYOC5RU4UPHM5u9BEuHibvagBGgdO/s1600/p8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_H5IzWqGudampDa_HOCzloOYrZuT0-63f2L5eJlN48wNTvr0S3NqxR3d_jFUwK8ikeNM74qfP4MQ4lF8XqgQm_AbDnHaR0RlOWzjcTgACklJVESWYOC5RU4UPHM5u9BEuHibvagBGgdO/s640/p8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>I vote for the fairies.</i></span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hXLGdPG7eJ0/UivVfGXdJHI/AAAAAAAAEYs/xSC9rvhecKI/s1600/p9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hXLGdPG7eJ0/UivVfGXdJHI/AAAAAAAAEYs/xSC9rvhecKI/s640/p9.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Sharing with</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Coastal Charm</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Common Ground</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a></span><br />
<a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/2013/09/primp-pumpkin-ii.html">Debbie Doo's Primp Your Pumpkin!</a><br />
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andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-39208396559752830242013-08-27T16:00:00.002-07:002013-08-27T16:17:33.818-07:00Jus Veggin'<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I found some awesome NEW granny square afghans</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">at a garage sale for $2 each!</span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DITgq3nIxzI/Uh0t9dAj2lI/AAAAAAAAEXM/9UA9ubGoAgE/s1600/veg3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DITgq3nIxzI/Uh0t9dAj2lI/AAAAAAAAEXM/9UA9ubGoAgE/s640/veg3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I thought maybe we could use them in the vintage camper reno,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">but for now they're in my front room.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">One is a multi-colored pattern, </span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and the other has orange, red, pink, and white.</span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-86E9IHK0BRw/Uh0t0IP9ydI/AAAAAAAAEW8/5K7hCUIQbo8/s1600/veg1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-86E9IHK0BRw/Uh0t0IP9ydI/AAAAAAAAEW8/5K7hCUIQbo8/s640/veg1.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">It's kinda my bright way of adding a little vintage autumn coziness</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">to the home. Most of my palette is soft, so these</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">lovelies add some intensity.</span><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0NQeQGqGadI/Uh0uBWIy7bI/AAAAAAAAEXU/6HkrVgS1Vjc/s1600/veg4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0NQeQGqGadI/Uh0uBWIy7bI/AAAAAAAAEXU/6HkrVgS1Vjc/s640/veg4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">My sofa-bench is my favorite spot to vegg now when I need a cat nap.</span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bdCtlhYlufs/Uh0uGJWdApI/AAAAAAAAEXc/tkJbi-Ow45w/s1600/veg5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bdCtlhYlufs/Uh0uGJWdApI/AAAAAAAAEXc/tkJbi-Ow45w/s640/veg5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">BUUUUTTTTT.....</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I won't be curlin' up with a blankie tonight,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">it was 97 degrees today and they let out school early </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">because we haven't any A/C in the building.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;">Today I need to just COOL <i>off</i> and VEGG</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"> <i>sans new blankie.</i></span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5XiI7T50UE0/Uh0t4r2G1YI/AAAAAAAAEXE/piV-yeeg3Kc/s1600/veg2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5XiI7T50UE0/Uh0t4r2G1YI/AAAAAAAAEXE/piV-yeeg3Kc/s640/veg2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">So I will appreciate my fall beauties today</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">from afar and hope for a cool down.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;">Sharing my new finds with </span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
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andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-86786494757452949342013-08-25T10:07:00.003-07:002013-08-25T10:07:56.541-07:00Elf On A....'59 Zenith?<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Yes, <i>Elf on Shelf </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">is on a radio right now...</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLuzlpkxk3imjufl8my_N8GBpX0TV47C5MIylu_ov1_CkfHxdsPBwk_A7NFXT3KCfXnvWKIh5Ixlj-fXmHOAhBj9zBARj2K8THEOUOAPxMlSPUu6rrHafq5P67pP_x1TaqPHTF9l0tMvj/s1600/radio9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLuzlpkxk3imjufl8my_N8GBpX0TV47C5MIylu_ov1_CkfHxdsPBwk_A7NFXT3KCfXnvWKIh5Ixlj-fXmHOAhBj9zBARj2K8THEOUOAPxMlSPUu6rrHafq5P67pP_x1TaqPHTF9l0tMvj/s640/radio9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We found this little radio at a garage sale last week for $10...</span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jZwtR0cxukY/Uho2XJQ4rAI/AAAAAAAAEVk/iVfJniNcPDo/s1600/radio1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jZwtR0cxukY/Uho2XJQ4rAI/AAAAAAAAEVk/iVfJniNcPDo/s320/radio1.jpg" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and thought a little re-do would make it a perfect</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">tube radio to listen to music in our retro-themed Christmas camper,</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #e06666;">Summer Holiday</span><span style="color: #45818e;">,</span></i><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">which we are in the process of renovating.</span><br />
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<img height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenAsAouh_6b3Ld9ECwOw4EVMMIMejGIj-BcLenxbg10c-EUZjR0T8P5o5vrbcRolLyEaox38BUyS8lLO63_gTQNHcyL4gQ3je3_N8pQJxFixscJYeHg_Hp0wFjNLUTxvybkZ6WpTBT2S6/s400/tures2.jpg" width="400" /></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">A little yellow paint,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">a bow with a toadstool mushroom,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and a wee little elf complete the radio's makeover.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTmBJHmm7UlaqoPkZHztqjIHyfEP-EcvtnU2i3p7CrU_KGOc8c83Kc1rjguWGjnViyzM4LSLG_r4I4fZiWBGv7hrPH6Hi-oOmr3l2DaA4ON7RAmLAGcan87oVXS6g-uWLggKblerj0gHn/s1600/radio2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTmBJHmm7UlaqoPkZHztqjIHyfEP-EcvtnU2i3p7CrU_KGOc8c83Kc1rjguWGjnViyzM4LSLG_r4I4fZiWBGv7hrPH6Hi-oOmr3l2DaA4ON7RAmLAGcan87oVXS6g-uWLggKblerj0gHn/s640/radio2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Just a little paint and hot glue</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">brought this radio</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">into a new vintage reality.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQPgsfeC4E28gDiIZXleuN41XewlX9P2oT3WDnyBdWv4QMRwk5h352HNcUSQNl-gy_7c6NrA-DyfLnf8BOVOAdpkGWfyi35CO1EZ138ifuDFvHFoDADy0WXviRtxe7Fk8GXCoUuNyK5HJl/s1600/radio3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQPgsfeC4E28gDiIZXleuN41XewlX9P2oT3WDnyBdWv4QMRwk5h352HNcUSQNl-gy_7c6NrA-DyfLnf8BOVOAdpkGWfyi35CO1EZ138ifuDFvHFoDADy0WXviRtxe7Fk8GXCoUuNyK5HJl/s400/radio3.jpg" width="300" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">There are a few new updates to the</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">vintage camper, which I'll post soon...</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqVXWsfXWmLkMft3mUVpPIjjVZWzjlCeAkVg49OJZMec_3ojudIt3bl1irx5rsEqPL1VRSM4oN-pkPhmNOVVnjgcmSgmV6BSu5PZCxDTbXReuQL3EV2uUnnaHfTyLffN-GoeSkj2n1b3z/s1600/radio5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqVXWsfXWmLkMft3mUVpPIjjVZWzjlCeAkVg49OJZMec_3ojudIt3bl1irx5rsEqPL1VRSM4oN-pkPhmNOVVnjgcmSgmV6BSu5PZCxDTbXReuQL3EV2uUnnaHfTyLffN-GoeSkj2n1b3z/s400/radio5.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">but for now, we're jammin' on the driveway</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">to <i>three stations </i>with a warm tinny-sound.</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d1MgbMdlYBY/Uho20nhlDhI/AAAAAAAAEWM/6WHJcYeF9mw/s1600/radio6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d1MgbMdlYBY/Uho20nhlDhI/AAAAAAAAEWM/6WHJcYeF9mw/s400/radio6.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Sharing with</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"> <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Share Your Cup with Jann</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Inspiration Friday at Common Ground</a></span><br />
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andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-70429054808025643292013-08-19T16:39:00.000-07:002013-08-20T03:02:08.256-07:00Pop Bottle Crates <br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We say POP around here! </span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">I just love vintage crates, they are so hard to pass up</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">with vintage graphics and weathered wood, it's pure utilitarian Americana.</span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O1blbO0oGZ8/UhKpWfeX6wI/AAAAAAAAEUU/mYpp-w-n23A/s1600/coke1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O1blbO0oGZ8/UhKpWfeX6wI/AAAAAAAAEUU/mYpp-w-n23A/s640/coke1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">At $10 each on average, it adds such character to a room.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Here, I had Dan build me a cabinet for my crates to store art supplies.</span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p7fQe11YRfI/UhKp8v9QieI/AAAAAAAAEVU/uo-pdbrQF3Y/s1600/coke9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p7fQe11YRfI/UhKp8v9QieI/AAAAAAAAEVU/uo-pdbrQF3Y/s400/coke9.jpg" width="300" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">On the top, I keep a vintage Coke tray.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">This is great for flowers, or a cup with paint brushes in it if I'm working.</span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-04j0XSEdG0o/UhKpbIOnePI/AAAAAAAAEUc/c0uYhFmLvQQ/s1600/coke2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-04j0XSEdG0o/UhKpbIOnePI/AAAAAAAAEUc/c0uYhFmLvQQ/s400/coke2.jpg" width="300" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">The first FleaMarket Style magazine inspired this little cabinet.</span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eJOGUopB7DQ/UhKp3tx0ASI/AAAAAAAAEVM/jPhS7EUFldU/s1600/coke8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eJOGUopB7DQ/UhKp3tx0ASI/AAAAAAAAEVM/jPhS7EUFldU/s400/coke8.jpg" width="300" /></a><br />
<a href="http://fleamarketstylemag.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #ea9999;">FleaMarket Mag</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I saw it in the story and had to have one.</span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eBuZwe1RYEk/UhKpzIH6nqI/AAAAAAAAEVE/GZDtZPogcs4/s1600/coke7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eBuZwe1RYEk/UhKpzIH6nqI/AAAAAAAAEVE/GZDtZPogcs4/s640/coke7.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">We skipped the bun feet and added casters for mobility.</span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xVJU00myHnI/UhKps6WnqaI/AAAAAAAAEU8/o-ceXOdxHfA/s1600/coke6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xVJU00myHnI/UhKps6WnqaI/AAAAAAAAEU8/o-ceXOdxHfA/s320/coke6.jpg" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">The corners are held together with corner bead,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">which also supports the crates as drawers on the inside.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjlV6TBHkVkAxgukfbj1spp7j92ylDj5XYLSyv-bbYVWolRYF0NeUlDJRCv0jBE7ItbO0XcW1hfDMTArCvSm4Tv_NuoVyerf_Eq680KZYRPR-Bvvw2_fNriblV45NulxlH1AAY3qAUcN7U/s1600/coke5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjlV6TBHkVkAxgukfbj1spp7j92ylDj5XYLSyv-bbYVWolRYF0NeUlDJRCv0jBE7ItbO0XcW1hfDMTArCvSm4Tv_NuoVyerf_Eq680KZYRPR-Bvvw2_fNriblV45NulxlH1AAY3qAUcN7U/s400/coke5.jpg" width="300" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">A well divided tray can help corral all those loose paint bottles</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and keep you color-coded and organized!</span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QxRXo6pF0Wc/UhKpjijaSlI/AAAAAAAAEUs/YSLyiqQXpNI/s1600/coke4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QxRXo6pF0Wc/UhKpjijaSlI/AAAAAAAAEUs/YSLyiqQXpNI/s400/coke4.jpg" width="300" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I'll be picking more of these up in the future,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">they're just so cute,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">for books, magazines, flowers, remotes, utensils, anything!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGGHwqAxr1T2e5KeZQu59TO_SyGBMm9CQMYbvp0nP-PF7hbEe_21dY74Mx8Jc8GLkIJevWbAik5dfyWdxNiEZJ8jKE3p7gdYO_uLBQR86W_skeRivpanZBg66xLSjibMInH0w2EXB7M7yc/s1600/coke3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGGHwqAxr1T2e5KeZQu59TO_SyGBMm9CQMYbvp0nP-PF7hbEe_21dY74Mx8Jc8GLkIJevWbAik5dfyWdxNiEZJ8jKE3p7gdYO_uLBQR86W_skeRivpanZBg66xLSjibMInH0w2EXB7M7yc/s640/coke3.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;">Sharing with</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/">Ivy and Elephants</a></span><br />
<a href="http://jannolson.blogspot.com/">Share Your Cup</a><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/">Funky Junk </a></span></div>
andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-54656022083663704652013-08-17T17:51:00.002-07:002013-08-17T17:51:14.814-07:00Chippy Chalkware<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I have some fabulous red and aqua</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">chalkware finds to share with you,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">perfect summer finds.</span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Ih4_9gifYw/UhAQhXd80MI/AAAAAAAAETE/DxNVyqqSkHs/s1600/chalk1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Ih4_9gifYw/UhAQhXd80MI/AAAAAAAAETE/DxNVyqqSkHs/s640/chalk1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">These figures are known as the Sacred Heart of Jesus</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.</span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ryrl2rSA8QM/UhAQ7rGcNHI/AAAAAAAAET0/DwUHn2LxuoQ/s1600/chalk8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ryrl2rSA8QM/UhAQ7rGcNHI/AAAAAAAAET0/DwUHn2LxuoQ/s400/chalk8.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I acquired these last week at the antique mart</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and they stand about 14" tall.</span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gNnus5qIfhE/UhARG1qdYrI/AAAAAAAAET8/JtcjHWldGjM/s1600/chalk7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gNnus5qIfhE/UhARG1qdYrI/AAAAAAAAET8/JtcjHWldGjM/s400/chalk7.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
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<br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">I really wanted to hit a good flea this summer, but whenever they were around,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">we couldn't go!</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">So I have really been scouring the thrift stores, etc.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">to see what's in town.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;">I count these as a good summer find.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I didn't really have any chalkware</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and now I have two.</span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bo8_EJ7As4w/UhAQz1faKLI/AAAAAAAAETk/vaXOjTEDyPQ/s1600/chalk5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bo8_EJ7As4w/UhAQz1faKLI/AAAAAAAAETk/vaXOjTEDyPQ/s400/chalk5.jpg" width="300" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">The Jesus was just $12, </span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and the chippy Mary is uber chippy</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and was gifted to me,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">probably so they can stay together.</span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-26KfZfw7Krw/UhAQ3iLllMI/AAAAAAAAETs/6TMQ19TF91E/s1600/chalk6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-26KfZfw7Krw/UhAQ3iLllMI/AAAAAAAAETs/6TMQ19TF91E/s400/chalk6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">The colors are very saturated and intense, </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">the red, aqua, and ivory color scheme is incredibly vintage,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and I am enjoying their bright colors as summer comes to a close.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;">Soon it will be time for fall browns</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and autumn posts, but I'm trying to squeeze in my last bit</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">of ocean blue and dipped roses</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">before the leaves begin to turn.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;">School has started and is VERY stressful.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Anyone in education knows</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">that this field is in the process of undergoing</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">a <i>technological revolution</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and it is VERY hard on teachers.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">I usually do not talk about work online, but</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">it is only mid-August and already my stress level is at mid-October point,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">so this is early.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"> I am very much reflecting on what it means to be a teacher</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and just how much weight is on our shoulders.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">And I just want to enjoy the rest of summer before it's gone, too.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Sharing with</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">Feathered Nest at French Country Cottage</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Be Inspired at Common Ground</a></span></div>
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andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-65615176904326897992013-08-12T07:35:00.000-07:002013-08-12T14:32:28.176-07:00Breakfast for Two in the Morning Sun<br />
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<i><span style="color: #45818e;">...in an imaginary world!</span></i></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6sRHAI4aThk/UgjvcbTU9rI/AAAAAAAAERM/uF2Et-8BYxY/s1600/a1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6sRHAI4aThk/UgjvcbTU9rI/AAAAAAAAERM/uF2Et-8BYxY/s640/a1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">School starts THIS WEEK, so</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">it's actually more like-</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">who's going to go let the dogs out, they're up.</span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5D7Bhvq5D5s/Ugjvf4uHTsI/AAAAAAAAERU/-AsW4bDnIvo/s1600/a2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5D7Bhvq5D5s/Ugjvf4uHTsI/AAAAAAAAERU/-AsW4bDnIvo/s640/a2.jpg" width="416" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Ok, now make the coffee,</span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2mORVp_NTmI/Ugjvjno0SVI/AAAAAAAAERc/uU9WMJWkCaA/s1600/a3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2mORVp_NTmI/Ugjvjno0SVI/AAAAAAAAERc/uU9WMJWkCaA/s640/a3.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">...and wash the dishes from last night's snack.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Do we need to run a load of laundry before we go to work</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">so we have clean soccer practice clothes this afternoon?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">This garbage stinks, </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">it needs to go...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>ARE YOU UP YET??</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>IT'S QUARTER AFTER!!!</i></span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GKkg_7abaFc/Ugjvx8EAlwI/AAAAAAAAER8/7RkdlENMiGk/s1600/a7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GKkg_7abaFc/Ugjvx8EAlwI/AAAAAAAAER8/7RkdlENMiGk/s640/a7.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">No one made the kids' lunches last night??</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">CRIPE!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>Hurry up, it's raining,</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>bring the dogs in,</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>wipe their feet.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i><br /></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>DON'T LET THEM JUMP ON YOUR SCHOOL</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>CLOTHES WITH WET FEET!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Go change your shirt.</span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N7dUz2NOrcQ/Ugjv9FQHweI/AAAAAAAAESU/-m7zPDev1I4/s1600/a10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N7dUz2NOrcQ/Ugjv9FQHweI/AAAAAAAAESU/-m7zPDev1I4/s640/a10.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">You put <i>your</i> bag in the car, but you didn't put <i>mine</i> in the car?</span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PRF9KSAjIfY/UgjwBjiaRvI/AAAAAAAAESc/AIGAwIfLry8/s1600/a11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PRF9KSAjIfY/UgjwBjiaRvI/AAAAAAAAESc/AIGAwIfLry8/s640/a11.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>My coffee got left on the counter</i>.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuI5VkTQ8Qi5EXIxAL7XmZKMH8oqLRzhuwCGv-LQFkrXS4clYNELAuE66RpbIKlahjxrGaWhucR8zxJi3jDFLG0OyMVjfoMb9GYE6EqffZCzhseh9GnAB3xgTJdiN7LwQ_BgGg5jGRszZS/s1600/a12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuI5VkTQ8Qi5EXIxAL7XmZKMH8oqLRzhuwCGv-LQFkrXS4clYNELAuE66RpbIKlahjxrGaWhucR8zxJi3jDFLG0OyMVjfoMb9GYE6EqffZCzhseh9GnAB3xgTJdiN7LwQ_BgGg5jGRszZS/s640/a12.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We left Subby's trumpet at home,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">turn around and go back.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">BOOK IT!</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zKyxWG6osPQ/UgjwJpen-9I/AAAAAAAAESs/yG3XKGJXNGg/s1600/a14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zKyxWG6osPQ/UgjwJpen-9I/AAAAAAAAESs/yG3XKGJXNGg/s640/a14.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">What's that old song??<br /><i>"Back to life... Back to reality!!"</i></span><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mD0DeZx5C_4/UgjwNFGfYgI/AAAAAAAAES0/P8SDfM2piXI/s1600/a15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mD0DeZx5C_4/UgjwNFGfYgI/AAAAAAAAES0/P8SDfM2piXI/s640/a15.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">So did you like my Grandma's dreamy wedding china?</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">One can dream, right?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Sharing with</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/">A Stroll Through Life</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://jannolson.blogspot.com/">Share Your Cup</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Common Ground</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a></span></div>
andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-32428692098150274722013-08-11T04:49:00.000-07:002013-08-11T04:50:56.750-07:00Baby Dainty Rides Again!<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">On a chicken, on top of my refrigerator!</span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F-6C2qkuj3Y/UgbsfrfzNHI/AAAAAAAAEQE/4Fz9YKWHyo4/s1600/dainty1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F-6C2qkuj3Y/UgbsfrfzNHI/AAAAAAAAEQE/4Fz9YKWHyo4/s400/dainty1.jpg" width="300" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Why is she <i>all</i> the way up there?</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAeHWII05QQtUeuVrNryrOFORVXK6qObp-1omZWJQnajR_dh4ULiQsny_WHPt7IdUN7cnOiOu74dTgdRID3MDCnC4cbV_73mxI8VVD06umf6P0OIKPIa3CVzvPKqyeT9Pr366CC66y5KkS/s1600/dainty2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAeHWII05QQtUeuVrNryrOFORVXK6qObp-1omZWJQnajR_dh4ULiQsny_WHPt7IdUN7cnOiOu74dTgdRID3MDCnC4cbV_73mxI8VVD06umf6P0OIKPIa3CVzvPKqyeT9Pr366CC66y5KkS/s400/dainty2.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Well, last week, Baby Girl and I went to the antique mart</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and her eye caught this vintage toy high chair, </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">upon which she promptly started convincing me of the need for it.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>(It was the perfect size for a lot of her babies).</i></span><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PMd6uQuf5rw/UgbsqWdTq5I/AAAAAAAAEQU/vgxd4_RgMY8/s1600/dainty3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PMd6uQuf5rw/UgbsqWdTq5I/AAAAAAAAEQU/vgxd4_RgMY8/s640/dainty3.jpg" width="364" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">So, okay, onto check-out.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Mr. Mike, our friend at the antique mart,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>gave </i>my daughter the 1920s composite Effanbee Baby Dainty doll as well...</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BUqVAik8gJ8/UgbtJG2hj-I/AAAAAAAAEQ8/hdVgxvdU3Hs/s1600/dainty8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BUqVAik8gJ8/UgbtJG2hj-I/AAAAAAAAEQ8/hdVgxvdU3Hs/s400/dainty8.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">...and told her the baby needed a mommy</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">because she had leprosy.</span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cR1TJTBuEL4/Ugbs1eET-gI/AAAAAAAAEQk/Tj0C5A6vlos/s1600/dainty5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cR1TJTBuEL4/Ugbs1eET-gI/AAAAAAAAEQk/Tj0C5A6vlos/s640/dainty5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We took Baby Dainty home,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and she is a super cool dolly,</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r3SEFoxiIHw/Ugbsv1gKkOI/AAAAAAAAEQc/h_8FL4C78C0/s1600/dainty4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r3SEFoxiIHw/Ugbsv1gKkOI/AAAAAAAAEQc/h_8FL4C78C0/s400/dainty4.jpg" width="300" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">but because the paint is flaking badly</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">(it literally comes off in flakes in my hand)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and MY Baby Girl isn't really to be trusted,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I have kept her out of reach.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Has anyone had experience with</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">old dolls having lead-based paint in the finishes?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Until I hear otherwise,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">or until Baby Girl is a little bit older,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">this blue-eyed</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Baby Dainty with the hot lips</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">will stay perched on her chicken.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Sharing with</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/">What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants</a></span></div>
andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-81265874993944983752013-08-09T04:05:00.000-07:002013-08-09T04:05:55.281-07:00Havin' Snacks with Vintage Styling<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We were all in the mood </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">for some gooey chocolate cake <i>or something</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">so I had to throw together some cake mix fast.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;">And really, <i>who</i> can have gooey chocolate without milk? Hmm?</span><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ut09BJFnx7E/UgRHPGmy8XI/AAAAAAAAEPU/Fr0uJNKdJ7U/s1600/milk1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ut09BJFnx7E/UgRHPGmy8XI/AAAAAAAAEPU/Fr0uJNKdJ7U/s400/milk1.jpg" width="307" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">This milk bottle is perfect for a table top snack fest.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I love my vintage themed milk bottle ~ from the Home Goods~.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I should have bought more when I saw them,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I'm thinking now that they would look great in a group.</span><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K41cIZ-RpWs/UgRHTAN2qrI/AAAAAAAAEPc/5Hs9cyJgw_Y/s1600/milk2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K41cIZ-RpWs/UgRHTAN2qrI/AAAAAAAAEPc/5Hs9cyJgw_Y/s400/milk2.jpg" width="300" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">The blue labeling looks so crisp and pastoral </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">against the white milk.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Yep, I'm getting that Gretchen the milkmaid feeling,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>I think you are, too.</i></span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nUV236Fn6Og/UgRHYCv7rtI/AAAAAAAAEPg/6WQTr_fPx34/s1600/milk3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nUV236Fn6Og/UgRHYCv7rtI/AAAAAAAAEPg/6WQTr_fPx34/s400/milk3.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">My little yellow cow plate is a Home Goods find, too,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">from many years ago already.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">If you're looking for one now,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">they are long gone.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;">This little yellow plate is perfect for </span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">a little snack, or even a stick of butter.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncdgnX1kpzQrFHU1mEIOnstDYLs4xVEjTqV5NuCgSqxPuQt0QicZcQ4YcnMRz3y0M28Rip3sbNcM8Z6AmQfmNdetbqBAJPTl29buH5SCxwaec8O52s8cdmaoP77m4zppv_q_euW_4cXYy/s1600/milk4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncdgnX1kpzQrFHU1mEIOnstDYLs4xVEjTqV5NuCgSqxPuQt0QicZcQ4YcnMRz3y0M28Rip3sbNcM8Z6AmQfmNdetbqBAJPTl29buH5SCxwaec8O52s8cdmaoP77m4zppv_q_euW_4cXYy/s400/milk4.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I haven't been to my Home Goods in awhile, but this weekend </span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">I may need to check in.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">You never know what you will find for just a few dollars!</span><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H5aZL7rSvPw/UgRHfhgo6lI/AAAAAAAAEPw/L0ekSrhkDuY/s1600/milk5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H5aZL7rSvPw/UgRHfhgo6lI/AAAAAAAAEPw/L0ekSrhkDuY/s640/milk5.jpg" width="394" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Have a great weekend</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and good luck with thrifty finds!</span></div>
andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-49004445152133118162013-08-08T03:46:00.000-07:002013-08-08T05:49:22.174-07:00Can We Do Something Else?...the Waveland<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Along came a buffet on Craigslist in February, price <i>$50.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Hey Dan, it's my birthday, <i>there's my present!</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">SO,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><strike>he was sent</strike> he went to get it in Chicago.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">It's HUGE.</span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q29UJqlhzYo/UgLJqc_sZwI/AAAAAAAAEN0/AqEXbQxG4ZY/s1600/waveland.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="331" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q29UJqlhzYo/UgLJqc_sZwI/AAAAAAAAEN0/AqEXbQxG4ZY/s400/waveland.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">But in the garage it sat for March, April, May,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">~June, <i>and</i> July,~</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and along came a BIGGER project,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and now <i>August</i> is here.</span></div>
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<img height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNy1XfskRRFYZR4LXaS-tvLSKeqbmUjSSx6OvrhpOOjkJL8JW6vdyqh_9fFmCWBR5tGLHgyNf4Ju3-fucie3nYEhS8mfTKht1P8tX_jknoPvEFzcjw3Aw4kwFbKeAVg4RmGGb9mxec7iK4/s400/tures2.jpg" width="400" /><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Dan, can we take a break from the </span><a href="http://www.townandprairie.blogspot.com/2013/08/shiny-trim-and-new-tures.html"><span style="color: #ea9999;">camper restoration</span></a><span style="color: #45818e;"> and</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">DO SOMETHING ELSE?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">(There's a boatload of furniture in the garage).</span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1C-MLK_T3lo/UgLJyA9Tz7I/AAAAAAAAEOE/9DxQn1SZ3iU/s1600/wavelund3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1C-MLK_T3lo/UgLJyA9Tz7I/AAAAAAAAEOE/9DxQn1SZ3iU/s320/wavelund3.jpg" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">So, out came the sander and primer,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and then my paintbrush,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and here is my 1920s <i>Waveland</i>,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">purchased on Waveland Ave, Chicago.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">(ok Dan, I went back and fixed the spelling for 'Waveland' on the blog).</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78CLF5AL3iXePFpCSA8ojDiFrEziwzzjdNG_49zljwwPfptoXGrYikBXRhSXQNLlqWIWxtcrW2nn2iRdv2vCouZgAV7KqG2MFzC55oD1xgMkKxTAxhQV-aKZEEHRLXNDuy3MG6g_XMr_T/s1600/wavelund8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78CLF5AL3iXePFpCSA8ojDiFrEziwzzjdNG_49zljwwPfptoXGrYikBXRhSXQNLlqWIWxtcrW2nn2iRdv2vCouZgAV7KqG2MFzC55oD1xgMkKxTAxhQV-aKZEEHRLXNDuy3MG6g_XMr_T/s640/wavelund8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I did paint the hardware...</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>(I have a secret thing for painted hardware,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>especially painted tear-drop hardware, don't ask me why, I really don't know).</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Some of you know that we keep redoing buffets</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">only to send them on their merry way...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">but the Waveland</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">got sent straight to the front room.</span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IedoDh2woTY/UgLKOYWVSzI/AAAAAAAAEO0/9Hvme63njG8/s1600/wavelund9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IedoDh2woTY/UgLKOYWVSzI/AAAAAAAAEO0/9Hvme63njG8/s400/wavelund9.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">She will be my new festive furniture piece,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">to decorate with pumpkins, and nativities, and spring bunnies.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I love this photo with my slice of blue ceiling showing.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">And,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">the garage is now<i> on the way to being organized,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">so I am content with that, too.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">My candlestick holders</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and Sacred Heart are from an old church,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">aren't they neat?</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Those are the finds I never pass up.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">And then she went to party at...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/">Ivy and Elephants</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Common Ground</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.redouxinteriors.com/">Redoux Interiors</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Coastal Charm</a></span><br />
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andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-26168575583991167092013-08-07T05:09:00.001-07:002013-08-07T05:09:24.125-07:00Tim, Denise, and Tommy, On the Hunt for Vintage Finds<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I'm not sure who they are, either,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">but I sure am glad they didn't mind their old felt stockings being sold </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">at a garage sale for 25 cents each.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Just look at the vintage graphics!</span><br />
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<img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vmw_jbKbzMg/Uf-tOxnQU5I/AAAAAAAAENM/HCLL8w5RKuQ/s400/xmas1.jpg" width="387" /></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br />Of course, each stocking will have to have a name change.</span>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">And I got this totally cool retro wreath with vintage </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Christmas plastic all over it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Again, .25!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">It's actually a pretty big wreath...</span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G6ahn22l7Dw/Uf-tSoJRw9I/AAAAAAAAENU/qtSQuSGYQmM/s1600/xmas2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G6ahn22l7Dw/Uf-tSoJRw9I/AAAAAAAAENU/qtSQuSGYQmM/s400/xmas2.jpg" width="372" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">AND, </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">these super cool flocked ribbons</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">for just 25 cents a roll.</span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_KmhbGVaX6Q/Uf-tWHK_8lI/AAAAAAAAENc/G2bephlbKag/s1600/xmas3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_KmhbGVaX6Q/Uf-tWHK_8lI/AAAAAAAAENc/G2bephlbKag/s400/xmas3.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">It's all going to be put away for awhile,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">but these lovelies will be used to decorate</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">the interior of</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #e06666;">Summer Holiday</span></i><span style="color: #45818e;">, our <i>vintage Christmas camper</i>, come spring time, woo-hoo!</span></div>
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andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-83908528658594693942013-08-06T03:29:00.000-07:002013-08-06T03:29:45.667-07:00A Wedding Anniversary<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Happy 14th Anniversary, Dan!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I know you read this every morning...may we have many more years.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">To my one true love and the father of my babies-</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Love always,</span></div>
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andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-32948261215248582082013-08-05T03:56:00.000-07:002013-08-05T04:00:27.755-07:00Prayer Request<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">My friend and student Kate </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">is reaching the end of the road with her battle of ovarian cancer.</span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_8KzC5RlpTY/Uf7_9H-T0JI/AAAAAAAAEMU/hPzXqXeUiAo/s1600/kateA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_8KzC5RlpTY/Uf7_9H-T0JI/AAAAAAAAEMU/hPzXqXeUiAo/s640/kateA.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">She has been fighting it for 18 months,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">but one week ago was told she has 2 weeks to live </span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and she is receiving hospice care at home now.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">She is 20 years old.</span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dK7ERQP8R40/Uf8ABu_XnMI/AAAAAAAAEMc/6ZaU4H642w0/s1600/kateB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dK7ERQP8R40/Uf8ABu_XnMI/AAAAAAAAEMc/6ZaU4H642w0/s400/kateB.jpg" width="300" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Please say a prayer for comfort and faith for her.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">She is young in her faith </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and told me this illness brought her closer to God,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">but she is also struggling with the uncertainty of how it will unfold,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and sadness for the life experiences she will never have,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">in these final days.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">I can only imagine.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">She is a talented painter, one of the best kids I ever had in my class,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and listened to everything I ever said</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">about anything-</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">art, school, boys, life, Jesus.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;">So I am praying that she can be lifted up with faith,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">relieved of sadness,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">escape this disease and be in a better place.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj03WGujApEy7XeHJb-w5ECnOXHBwJSHd-3wLaW6vS_22K6h1lH0dRGY-RnsL_LPd1MU7SPcwGXsesnyVPB6nA3E27UaqYNfDgcKu_TabaSiVt7rVJ2STgW3tWdbjADnDVV6aDOZlGR2IeK/s1600/kate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj03WGujApEy7XeHJb-w5ECnOXHBwJSHd-3wLaW6vS_22K6h1lH0dRGY-RnsL_LPd1MU7SPcwGXsesnyVPB6nA3E27UaqYNfDgcKu_TabaSiVt7rVJ2STgW3tWdbjADnDVV6aDOZlGR2IeK/s320/kate.jpg" /></a></div>
andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-85816231616598003202013-08-04T05:16:00.000-07:002013-08-04T05:16:25.719-07:00Shiny Trim and New Tures<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">I know she doesn't look much different here</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">but </span><i><span style="color: #ea9999;">Summer Holiday</span></i><span style="color: #45818e;"> DID get her windows caulked </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and her ~front and back~ windows replaced.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Every little baby step counts!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We're leaving the louver windows open today, </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">to vent a bit from the caulk vapor.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I think she looks ~super vintage~ with her brushed aluminum trim on</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">that Dan cleaned up.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">She's a '72 Comanche, but I think </span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>she looks like she rolled out of the '60s!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Just wait until she gets her detail paint!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>What's that diaper-looking thing hanging out the side by the door?</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Just a plastic bag to stop rain-flow </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">until we get an electrical box installed there.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">She got some <i>new tures</i>, too.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We painted them aqua, and they'll get a pop of red for an accent soon, too.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">She'll also be getting some new fenders to cover that rough edge.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">That will be a special order, but we'll get them in aluminum.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Want to do a quick before shot from exactly one month ago?</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Okay, here's the fun part-</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">...<i>BEFORE (yikes!)</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>...and after!</i></span><br />
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andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-44773950274938487062013-08-03T11:09:00.000-07:002013-08-03T11:09:05.855-07:00Loving the New Sofa Bench<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Who loves it most? Dunno.</span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wbta4He9AbY/Uf1F5GgzfGI/AAAAAAAAELQ/Yzkiu40nk7U/s1600/rubyA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wbta4He9AbY/Uf1F5GgzfGI/AAAAAAAAELQ/Yzkiu40nk7U/s640/rubyA.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">But it has become the perfect place to take </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">a summertime afternoon nap.</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BCXzgWCgSS4/Uf1GFp8nKlI/AAAAAAAAELg/02pNcWFxgBo/s1600/rubyC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BCXzgWCgSS4/Uf1GFp8nKlI/AAAAAAAAELg/02pNcWFxgBo/s640/rubyC.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Sometimes I think SHE thinks the sofa bench was redone just for <i>her</i>.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.townandprairie.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-15-sofa-and-no-sew-slip-covers.html"><span style="color: #e06666;">(see $15 sofa re-do).</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Well, well, does anyone tell her otherwise?</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>(only when it's my turn).</i></span><br />
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andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-31475901395549369872013-08-01T06:42:00.001-07:002013-08-01T06:43:47.847-07:00Not Like They Used To Be<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Grandma had an ancient washer & dryer in her basement.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">(Doing laundry in a pencil skirt is one experience I have yet to have).</span></div>
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<a href="http://automaticwasher.org/">automaticwasher.org</a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I don't remember it ever breaking down, though.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">How long did she have it? 35 years maybe?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I remember the set looking something like this...</span></div>
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<a href="http://automaticwasher.org/">automaticwasher.org</a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We've had our dryer for seven years.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">It has now broken twice.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Here was our dryer yesterday.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Dan ordered some new parts</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and after a rush delivery</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and 5 hours of labor,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">here is our dryer back together.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">My laundry room is not as exciting as I would LIKE it to be.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">I shouldn't even show it in blogland, considering what's out there.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">It would be lovely to have a <i>dream laundry room</i>...</span></div>
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<a href="http://junkchiccottage.blogspot.com/">junkchiccottage.blogspot.com</a></div>
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<a href="http://thefancyshack.blogspot.com/">thefancyshack.blogspot.com</a></div>
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<a href="http://sandandsisal.blogspot.com/">sandandsisal.blogspot.com</a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">BUT,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">I digress.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I really don't care.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">With school, soccer, swimming, etc.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">all I really want is <i>running machines,</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">not ~stinky~ wet towels.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We want to move anyway,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">so I won't be investing in new laundry room decor.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">But when I get to that new farmhouse,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">you can bet it will have something fresh and simple like <i>this </i>in the basement...</span></div>
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<a href="http://rustedsilver.com/">rustedsilver.com</a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We've lived here for 7 years,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"> and in that time</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">all these new appliances have cashed out on me:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">1)coffee maker (broken last year)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">2)microwave(shorted out)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">3)washing machine (replaced again)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">4)dryer (twice repaired)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">5)stainless steel fridge (repaired once, it wasn't cooling)</span></div>
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<a href="http://pinterest.com/">pinterest.com</a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Everything is made to break!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Who's with me? Didn't Grandma's appliances last longer??</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Sharing with</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Common Ground</a></span></div>
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andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-5019932863229451552013-07-31T08:01:00.000-07:002013-07-31T08:03:15.918-07:00Visions of Sugar Plums Danced in Her Head...<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Time to spill the beans...</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">What's in store for this exactly?</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">What's the vision?</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Where are we going with this, <i>besides Maine</i>?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Because every vintage travel trailer should have a theme...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">~her name will be~</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"></span><i><span style="color: red;">*Summer Holiday*</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and she will be decorated in retro Christmas decor and graphics,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">because- who doesn't love Christmas, and who doesn't love a vacay?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://ebay.com/">ebay.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">The colors aaaaaarrrreeeee.....</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">spearmint aqua (as you can plainly see),</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">ruby red,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">antique white,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and a wee bit of green.</span></div>
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<a href="http://modes4u.com/">modes4u.com</a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We're gonna need some of these...</span></div>
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<a href="http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/">blogs.smithsonianmag.com</a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and some of these...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We're going bright and festive,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">with vintage color pops inside.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">She is going to have her names scripted on the sides in red-</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I really like this style of script,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">she will have a Santa graphic somewhere,</span></div>
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<a href="http://vintagefangirl.com/">vintagefangirl.com</a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">a grouping of retro trees,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">AND, the coup d'etat,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">a tasteful holiday pin-up girl on the side.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Yes, I will be doing the painting!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">How's THAT for glamping??</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Sharing with</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/"> Common Ground</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/">Ivy and Elephants</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://jannolson.blogspot.com/">Share Your Cup</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/">Funky Junk</a></span></div>
andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-89845828425803029492013-07-30T10:35:00.000-07:002013-07-30T10:38:03.822-07:00Installing Windows in a Vintage Camper<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Once the paint was set, </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">we knew we needed to get the windows installed </span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">because rain was coming today.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">It hasn't rained in three weeks, and now it starts.</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jidhs4uyH8M/UffxXRdGCoI/AAAAAAAAEJY/6rneGZs3yY4/s1600/windows2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jidhs4uyH8M/UffxXRdGCoI/AAAAAAAAEJY/6rneGZs3yY4/s640/windows2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We began yesterday, and took the two broken windows</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">to a place called Windows Enterprise </span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and they will repair them, </span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">but they won't be ready until the end of the week.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We bought the materials for installing the ones we did have...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">rope caulk, for the back seal of the window to the siding and frame,</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-K6PA1b_253APK56o5eWOQk9xXWYs9myiLlvNzgcnaVmEPP6eBaq9myMByjbV79E1WsigT3LbczMVCjuQgYTvm_cn2yar6gNKFcnTn57ij9kNqElo_NQLJVQp_c2aWzkxcixHFMNSJDGo/s1600/sealer3.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-K6PA1b_253APK56o5eWOQk9xXWYs9myiLlvNzgcnaVmEPP6eBaq9myMByjbV79E1WsigT3LbczMVCjuQgYTvm_cn2yar6gNKFcnTn57ij9kNqElo_NQLJVQp_c2aWzkxcixHFMNSJDGo/s320/sealer3.jpg" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">weather stripping, for the interior window seal,</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHYgL49Qd3PQQdNZyodekWzChWCwcvGBsm6kGGp2P0u1x5LEDUd5jBUbWQ3tr8RcmIlRup8gsEcUVNIt_maGV-f3UTUC7KCnVAwnS757Orgjnnq6zBt1Teao-d2ftymepvty7lTLCZPY1R/s1600/sealer1.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHYgL49Qd3PQQdNZyodekWzChWCwcvGBsm6kGGp2P0u1x5LEDUd5jBUbWQ3tr8RcmIlRup8gsEcUVNIt_maGV-f3UTUC7KCnVAwnS757Orgjnnq6zBt1Teao-d2ftymepvty7lTLCZPY1R/s320/sealer1.jpg" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">rubber coated washers and screws for a water seal,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9et9O7JUUrg/Uff0N1_r_7I/AAAAAAAAEKY/pCDiCkV1aw4/s1600/sealer4.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9et9O7JUUrg/Uff0N1_r_7I/AAAAAAAAEKY/pCDiCkV1aw4/s320/sealer4.jpg" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and clear caulk for the outside of the aluminum frame.</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PDC8bam3Qd4/Uff0FkyanyI/AAAAAAAAEKI/R17SD64DicY/s1600/sealer2.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PDC8bam3Qd4/Uff0FkyanyI/AAAAAAAAEKI/R17SD64DicY/s320/sealer2.jpg" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Dan cleaned the window frames as best he could with </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">an electric wire brush.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">This removed much of the gunk, but admittedly not all of it.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">Some of it will have to be cleaned further,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">but we had to get them installed today.</span><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IAlziTdyczc/UffxT4mKK7I/AAAAAAAAEJQ/5qQK0EXcCno/s1600/windows1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IAlziTdyczc/UffxT4mKK7I/AAAAAAAAEJQ/5qQK0EXcCno/s400/windows1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">After rope-puttying around the backs of the windows and installing them</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">with new rubber backed screws and washers,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">the trailer began to sparkle with her new *bling*.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">The weather stripping went on the underside</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">of the louver windows</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and inside the door frame.</span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dVCjlvLfFWI/Uffxa2PAzvI/AAAAAAAAEJg/Ruaa3M5MZlM/s1600/windows3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dVCjlvLfFWI/Uffxa2PAzvI/AAAAAAAAEJg/Ruaa3M5MZlM/s640/windows3.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">We unfortunately did not get to the caulking this morning,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">because it did start raining on us,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and we had to throw tarps over the trailer</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">because the front and back window are still MIA</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and we DON'T want the interior floor to get wet.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">So, here she is with side windows, but not a front.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi394cad27qnjnQ1TnjJEWnb75TZXayEf8PKRpN7b2SGvogKhRmn2FYxH5-t6Es7VYKwXOgZlzEUvTFR0SQRbAt3CgmNZGqNfNqDwg_rgTRvrkR2l3NalIBIWGK6eILEDSjJtgKT9Ltj4Q6/s1600/windows5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi394cad27qnjnQ1TnjJEWnb75TZXayEf8PKRpN7b2SGvogKhRmn2FYxH5-t6Es7VYKwXOgZlzEUvTFR0SQRbAt3CgmNZGqNfNqDwg_rgTRvrkR2l3NalIBIWGK6eILEDSjJtgKT9Ltj4Q6/s400/windows5.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Hopefully, it will dry up this afternoon </span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and we can finish the job.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Dan re-installed the door,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">and we finally did get a new door knob, </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">but it doesn't *fit* quite right, so it will need more time.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">I am also going to paint the stripes</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">on the lower half of the door</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">to mask some of those dings,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and I need to paint the repaired step, too.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">When we first got this trailer, I stepped on the step,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">cranked on it, and it tore off and just about broke my ankle.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FvDvRIIi5Xc/UffxeXOYrDI/AAAAAAAAEJo/df9ePfFvSvo/s1600/windows4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FvDvRIIi5Xc/UffxeXOYrDI/AAAAAAAAEJo/df9ePfFvSvo/s400/windows4.jpg" width="300" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">And that's all she wrote for today.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Soon, we will be taking a break from the restoration process</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">to get 3 kids and 2 adults ready for back-to-school preparations, physicals and shopping,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">but I will continue to post plans for the wiring, detail painting</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and interior work as they are imagined </span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and come to fruition.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Every product we use we have to purchase new...</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">there is virtually nothing we have on hand for this job.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;">At this point,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">the <i>imaging</i> part is a lot cheaper than the actual <i>restoring</i> part.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Can I get an amen?!</span><br />
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andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-69373633983475276562013-07-28T17:21:00.002-07:002013-07-28T17:24:18.377-07:00Primed and Painted<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Well, with base colors anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I did not get to detailing yet, which will be quite extensive on this ride.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Priming felt so good,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">getting rid of that ugly brown stripe it once had.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XRzZArErYoI/UfWyyN2_SeI/AAAAAAAAEIY/3-4YSSfHWiI/s1600/primed1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XRzZArErYoI/UfWyyN2_SeI/AAAAAAAAEIY/3-4YSSfHWiI/s400/primed1.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I'm fighting the evening sun in many of these shots,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and Peanut who wants to be everywhere I am.</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X0gl96h5Mss/UfWy3Zr7rnI/AAAAAAAAEIg/MX_0lCxkEjk/s1600/primed2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X0gl96h5Mss/UfWy3Zr7rnI/AAAAAAAAEIg/MX_0lCxkEjk/s400/primed2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">We selected an array of aqua greens, ombre style.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">The gradation of value included a strong block of light aqua on top,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">with darker shades below.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">It's currently very bubble-mint, or spearmint-y.</span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q56Fca4XVj0/UfWzBlyh_yI/AAAAAAAAEIw/cRYkHAihRJs/s1600/painted2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q56Fca4XVj0/UfWzBlyh_yI/AAAAAAAAEIw/cRYkHAihRJs/s640/painted2.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I'm loving it so far.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">I painted it all by hand today,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">I just finished it around 7pm.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">There will be detail paint coming soon.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IswmyG3tlVA/UfWy9dLKWBI/AAAAAAAAEIo/iZ2PXK5ImXk/s1600/painted1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IswmyG3tlVA/UfWy9dLKWBI/AAAAAAAAEIo/iZ2PXK5ImXk/s400/painted1.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">I haven't revealed our theme to the masses yet,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">on what she's gonna be and what her travelin' name is,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsQN27iUuZjAvoFY4VloG5LsfJkWlik7a570EBukXw3OTv1VsYrl_rFdMu86inwwQYnrGjCyWiqZjX6R2fuiyKxMtZafVqGQKOxEJ0igpakbdG8WW3PVBTFvTEXIiba_FU4DMbgDuEy2I/s1600/painted3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsQN27iUuZjAvoFY4VloG5LsfJkWlik7a570EBukXw3OTv1VsYrl_rFdMu86inwwQYnrGjCyWiqZjX6R2fuiyKxMtZafVqGQKOxEJ0igpakbdG8WW3PVBTFvTEXIiba_FU4DMbgDuEy2I/s400/painted3.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">but I promise you</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">it will be <i>super super cool,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>retro,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>and festive.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6RQ48yEXl_z2bOfuCnkUE6iJinjcCG87_BKrMOMEDfI9MM5sctOjI7jrv1fp39usgIUYO-_Q0uv4VmPbNN5AhzkcilcxCoPhfgqaTjsYl69WFKzRsgMrTPErcHlR3lgJMKUdjWA_yPvjb/s1600/painted4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6RQ48yEXl_z2bOfuCnkUE6iJinjcCG87_BKrMOMEDfI9MM5sctOjI7jrv1fp39usgIUYO-_Q0uv4VmPbNN5AhzkcilcxCoPhfgqaTjsYl69WFKzRsgMrTPErcHlR3lgJMKUdjWA_yPvjb/s400/painted4.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Tomorrow</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">we work on windows, </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">which should be fun,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">since Dan broke two of them</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">and we don't know what we're going to do about that yet.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;">He also lost the key for the door,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">so we need a new doorknob.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Adding it to the list.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;">I'll be sharing our progress at</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">since she is nifty and we are <strike>thrifty </strike></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">only slightly over budget so far.</span></div>
andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-54354534015643784672013-07-26T07:51:00.000-07:002013-07-26T07:51:45.284-07:00Back ON<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">It's not glamorous, but it's back on.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">The vintage camper has been reattached to its new floor.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MhozmibZNhU/UfKKD2BmatI/AAAAAAAAEHg/RtzVkmHTOls/s1600/backon1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MhozmibZNhU/UfKKD2BmatI/AAAAAAAAEHg/RtzVkmHTOls/s400/backon1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">Here's a look a the floor.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uGpkn-H8Mj8/UfKKHWCyGNI/AAAAAAAAEHo/AyaGtAMXckE/s1600/backon2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uGpkn-H8Mj8/UfKKHWCyGNI/AAAAAAAAEHo/AyaGtAMXckE/s320/backon2.jpg" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">It's a new exterior plywood base, insulated with styrofoam boards, </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">and covered with more plywood.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">The wheel wells were coated with Bond-o to lock out moisture, too.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Here's an ~in the moment~ photo.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fBwKRYdEsmY/UfKKS87RzuI/AAAAAAAAEIA/QUpdcz24Ri0/s1600/backon5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fBwKRYdEsmY/UfKKS87RzuI/AAAAAAAAEIA/QUpdcz24Ri0/s400/backon5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">The bottom of the floor was covered with sheets of metal,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">before it was reattached to the trailer pull,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">to prevent moisture from coming up underneath</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">and also to deter critters from chewing through the bottom.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">It was an extremely involved process</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">that I was not a part of.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;">Sheet metal...</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-owq0wLV4b3Q/UfKKWY2TmpI/AAAAAAAAEII/6guWR3y-HHI/s1600/backon6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-owq0wLV4b3Q/UfKKWY2TmpI/AAAAAAAAEII/6guWR3y-HHI/s320/backon6.jpg" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Once inside the vintage camper now,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">you can see the floor is taking shape.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-suuPpDCJVps/UfKKK5md4wI/AAAAAAAAEHw/MamOrMDCGSY/s1600/backon3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-suuPpDCJVps/UfKKK5md4wI/AAAAAAAAEHw/MamOrMDCGSY/s400/backon3.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">Remember the before-floor?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-owVMRhaE8B4/UeHlDg5yoxI/AAAAAAAAEDo/ACgvdwgiOdo/s400/td.jpg" /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">And now, same corner...</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JnNsM2hMDZs/UfKKOxZec9I/AAAAAAAAEH4/2ahJNHcageA/s1600/backon4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JnNsM2hMDZs/UfKKOxZec9I/AAAAAAAAEH4/2ahJNHcageA/s400/backon4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">Next up, priming and base coating the exterior, </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">new wiring, and new tires.</span></div>
andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-13943368518945445032013-07-22T13:15:00.001-07:002013-07-22T13:15:36.159-07:00Royal Blue<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">Newspapers report</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">that the British royal baby is a <i>boy</i>.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FoQy1DlaPEA/Ue2SdCItF-I/AAAAAAAAEHQ/AhmKx46BCys/s1600/boy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FoQy1DlaPEA/Ue2SdCItF-I/AAAAAAAAEHQ/AhmKx46BCys/s640/boy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">I'm hooked.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">I'm a Diana fan (I watched her get married), a Kate fan (I watched her get married),</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"> and of course, </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">who isn't a *new baby* fan.</span></div>
andrea@townandprairiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588849253838096097.post-66600006512139143832013-07-18T12:07:00.000-07:002013-07-18T12:10:38.170-07:00There Goes the Circus<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>Uncle</i> came over last night,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">and the first part of 'Cut off trailer, LIFT and <i>SLIDE"</i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">is complete.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pYUJJRyr6RU/Ueg7lqxoYVI/AAAAAAAAEGo/H-oLJR-zgWE/s1600/circus2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pYUJJRyr6RU/Ueg7lqxoYVI/AAAAAAAAEGo/H-oLJR-zgWE/s400/circus2.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">No one was injured in the process,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">and nothing fell apart.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAg2AK75rIJQnuIm7XavKE2EsllEd2Yxu9st3ZJndGqDCCDDAyPPxJ4EbVlcnIci55DBsD9wIkuCLqKlXIQx_AYoPfic64-E2s3CfhiE_ZSJbcMXAsSPxPb9slRwXF3StPFwhn4mXLH6Qy/s1600/circus3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAg2AK75rIJQnuIm7XavKE2EsllEd2Yxu9st3ZJndGqDCCDDAyPPxJ4EbVlcnIci55DBsD9wIkuCLqKlXIQx_AYoPfic64-E2s3CfhiE_ZSJbcMXAsSPxPb9slRwXF3StPFwhn4mXLH6Qy/s400/circus3.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">I have a trailer on cinder blocks </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">on my driveway now.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>"How do you like me now?!"</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i><br /></i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4CZvuL-CKlw/Ueg7h45zNPI/AAAAAAAAEGg/yjIDYqEHTy4/s1600/circus1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4CZvuL-CKlw/Ueg7h45zNPI/AAAAAAAAEGg/yjIDYqEHTy4/s400/circus1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i><br /></i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">Then, D got up early and ripped off the rotten floor</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">of the trailer, </span><br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0040-01wBkc/Ueg7tDCogHI/AAAAAAAAEG4/Id01nfeCfnE/s1600/circus4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0040-01wBkc/Ueg7tDCogHI/AAAAAAAAEG4/Id01nfeCfnE/s400/circus4.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">cleaned it with an electric wire brush,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e;">primed and painted it.</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XIx4u3O0uq4/Ueg7xJGR9wI/AAAAAAAAEHA/yP_v6cXc9yI/s1600/circus5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: start;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XIx4u3O0uq4/Ueg7xJGR9wI/AAAAAAAAEHA/yP_v6cXc9yI/s400/circus5.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Let's all admit,</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Dan has done the near impossible so far.</span></div>
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