tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69816529504887658942024-03-08T08:41:15.774-08:00Linda's eScapeMy life and what I do to make each day unique.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109634480826147339noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981652950488765894.post-15405292411528326042013-03-15T09:22:00.002-07:002013-03-15T09:22:23.278-07:00Cabin pictures 2013 <span style="font-size: large;"> I've been busy rearranging furniture at the house. Below are pictures of my latest furniture moving extravaganza.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I was able to squeeze half of the bar that was on the porch into this room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The buffet was made from old kitchen cabinetry and topped with plywood and handmade Mexican tiles. My friend Melissa and I spent a couple days tiling. It was a learning experience for both of us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This maple buffet was bought at a used furniture store. Judy from August Gardens, next door to the furniture store, hauled the piece to her shop and custom painted it for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My friend Melissa again helped me tile the backsplash</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I managed to squeeze another bed in here.</span><br />
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We had this porch built a couple of years ago. We get a lot of use from it.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The neighbor's dog, Daisy, drug this over to chew on last weekend while visiting our dogs.</span><br />
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I cooked my oats (1 min. 30 seconds) placed them in a bowl with a Polish Pottery plate underneath to catch the spills. Already had out my lovely April Cornell placemat, and plopped down at the bar for a quick breakfast. I saw how pretty it looked so I grabbed the camera, and here it is, my one minute barscape.<br />
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I am joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net//">http://betweennapsontheporch.net//</a></div>
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I had no visitors this weekend, but decided to do a tablescape anyhow. I can use it next weekend.<br />
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But first, I brought in a new/old piece of furniture to the house, an old 1960's maple buffet. I had it painted and the glass doors removed. Check it out. I LOVE IT.<br />
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Once I got the hutch put together and the dishes in it, I decided to do a tablescape, even though no guests for the weekend. <br />
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White plates are Gibson, Flowered plates are Home Goods find, and the small flower plates and bowls are Cindy Crawford for JCP.<br />
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The table was bought when I first married, in 1986. It is a heavy wood, and it was stained cherry. Over time my taste has changed and no longer like the cherry wood stain. I got up the nerve to paint it navy blue. I sanded down the table to try and get the gloss off and then stained and rubbed it down. It's given it an updated look. And I love blue.<br />
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This weekend was quite boring, compared to most. The neighbor dog, whom I call "Daisy" came by to visit our three dogs. She's lab and has such energy and happiness, runs and leaps in the air and is always looking for someone to play with her. I laughed so hard when she grabbed this big stick and wanted to play fetch. And she loves to lay in the creek.<br />
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If you are a trail biker, hiker, or equestrian, please visit the Ozark Trail in Missouri. It has a fabulous website to guide you and is maintained by volunteers. <br />
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am linking this tablescape to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch, Tablescape Thursday <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/your-beautiful-summertime-tablescapes-the-205th-tablescape-thursday/"><span style="color: #888888;">http://betweennapsontheporch.net/your-beautiful-summertime-tablescapes-the-205th-tablescape-thursday/</span></a><br />
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Last evening I threw together a quick simple table on the screen porch. I mixed my Polish Pottery with rooster plates and added a little red and black to the table. There is not a lot going on in the table but just enough to make it useable and darling. Viewing this pictures has got me thinking I need something hanging on that brick wall.<br />
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A friend gave me this rooster and he has made his rounds about the house. The potted geraniums on the porch are suffering from neglect. </div>
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Red bamboo place mats. From the huge basket of napkins I own, not one set of white napkins. This setting screams for white. Yellow will have to do. On the upside, they do match the chair coverings.</div>
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I covet this Polish pottery plate. I only have four. I buy them at TJMaxx and Marshall and Home Goods, but have only found plates twice. I should have bought them all when I had the opportunity. </div>
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I love the sound of windchimes. After viewing pictures of porches with the blue ceiling, I'm pondering the idea for my porch.</div>
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I like to take the scenic route, which is the trail behind my house, down the forest service road, down the blacktop a short way, down the gravel road two miles to her gate, River Oaks Ranch.<br />
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So here goes "The Process". One needs plenty of hydration during a hot ride. Sometimes we have a little dehydration before the rehydration.<br />
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Pass the old barn/cabin.<br />
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Onto the trail. My trail signs are named after horses we've owned and loved. A good friend's daughter made them for me.<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109634480826147339noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981652950488765894.post-34142789027926713082012-06-30T18:56:00.001-07:002012-08-02T15:43:08.210-07:00Lunch at My Place After lunching downtown last week, I made my regular stroll into one of my favorite stores downtown Edwardsville, Beyond Timbuktu. Near the entrance were several "bed spreads" made in India. They are made of a very thin cotton and work well as a light tablecloth. So . . . please enjoy my latest tablescape with the star of the table the cloth.<br />
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I like the pattern of the dinner plate with this cloth. This is one busy table. I like the Lenox salad dishes with this look. Never did I imagine purple water glasses and red wine glasses would look so pretty together. This tablecloth seems to pull them together.<br />
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The water pitcher was given to me by a friend who knows of my love of dishes. <br />
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These plates have an Italian flare but are made in China. The wood chargers are the only chargers I own and they seem to work well with every setting.<br />
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I bought this dining set along with other pieces of furniture that existed when purchasing this home. It's a nice heavy French set.<br />
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Next week my work friends and I will speed to my house (only five min. from work) and throw together a nice salad for lunch. We all chip in and help prepare, eat fast, do a quick clean up and rush back. We have an hour lunch and are able to get it done. It's rushed, but we enjoy it. I love serving my friends. <br />
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It's been a while since I've blogged but ready to jump back in.<br />
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I am joining Tablescape Thursday with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. <a class="alignnone" href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/lots-of-new-old-tablescapes-to-enjoy-the-203rd-tablescape-thursday/" title="Lots of New “Old” Tablescapes to Enjoy! The 203rd Tablescape Thursday"><img alt="New size 125 tall" class="alignnone" height="188" src="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/New-size-125-tall3.jpg" title="New size 125 tall" width="200" /></a><br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109634480826147339noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981652950488765894.post-13474590293310739752011-10-11T07:24:00.000-07:002011-10-11T07:24:46.205-07:00Recuperation - Mind and Body It will be three weeks today since my surgery. I've been instructed to "take it easy", don't lift over 10-15 pounds, and avoid steps. Sounds easy but not so, not when you work full time and usually don't have time to get the things on the "to-do" list done. But this has been my perfect opportunity to just laze around without guilt. Guilt-free napping, sometimes twice a day. Sleeping in late. Not lifting heavy items. Not feeling anxiety every time I see the Eliptical or drive past the YMCA, which is right down the street from my house.<br />
Yesterday I took some pictures of what I've been doing while spending time at my weekend getaway, the Cabin.<br />
I've placed this hammock under the sycamore tree where I get dappled shade and nap, usually with at least one dog surrounding me.<br />
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This is the view looking up.<br />
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</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109634480826147339noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981652950488765894.post-67982727304307103642011-08-10T20:07:00.000-07:002011-08-10T20:07:09.297-07:00The Art of Sitting Recently I read a little article referencing "<strong>The Art of Sitting</strong>". Being an anxious, easily bored and distracted person, I have always found it difficult to "<strong>just sit</strong>" and relax and enjoy my surroundings. My endeavor is now to learn to "<strong>just sit</strong>" and enjoy the act of just sitting.<br />
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To feel relaxed while <strong>sitting,</strong> I, like most people, like to prop my feet up on something, or else I'm not comfortable. Sadly, though, this table is rough on the ankles. I am on the lookout for an x-large ottoman, preferrably in cows hide.<br />
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The weekend at the Cabin gave me the opportunity to perfect the art of <strong>sitting</strong>. It was my goal to <strong>sit</strong> and enjoy the act of <strong>sitting</strong>.<br />
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My good friend, Mary, accepted my invitation to <strong>sit</strong> with me this weekend at the cabin. She was all over that idea after working a 12-hour shift at Children's Hospital in the NICU, plus driving an hour and a half to the Cabin. As soon as she came in she hit the shower, put on her new PJ's, and <strong>sat</strong> in the big brown chair. I had a frosty glass of cold beer ready for her. She seemed to enjoy <strong>sitting</strong> and drinking it and winding down.<br />
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Lucy and Mary arrived about 8:00 p.m. to the cabin, where I had cooked up a pot of Potato Bacon soup. Was flying by the seat of my pants. Hadn't made it in a long time, and happy to say it turned out great!</div>
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Simple country table setting. Table enamel, old, bought in a flea market $35.</div>
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Hot sandwiches and potato salad and chips. Lucy had the brilliant idea (she always does) of eating outside by the barn taking in the view of the wild phlox growing on the hillside. Great idea!</div>
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Dirty women, dirty table, but beautiful scene while we ate lunch.</div>
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Mary just learning to ride this year. She's doing great and she doesn't whine.</div>
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We finished the evening off with this, yes, Belly Dancing DVD.</div>
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Mary and Lucy left Friday morning early. I decided Friday afternoon to use the flowers I cut and my new dishes for this tablescape. Dishes bought at flea market.</div>
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I am so blessed to have good adventurous friends, a good hubby who never complains about my frolicking, and to have my little place in woods, the Mark Twain Forest, Missouri.</div>
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I am joining the party at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/on-a-balcony-in-switzerland-the-206th-tablescape-thursday/">http://betweennapsontheporch.net/on-a-balcony-in-switzerland-the-206th-tablescape-thursday/</a> </div>
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To find out more information about the Ozark Trail, visit ozarktrail.com <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The flowers made their way onto my kitchen windowsill after dinner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> My reflection can be seen in the window. Scary.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had an eventful exhilierating weekend. We are blessed to have this wonderful weekend home. It recharges me and fills my life with adventures, which keeps living interesting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109634480826147339noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981652950488765894.post-65512915034966301282011-03-27T17:23:00.000-07:002011-03-27T17:23:35.055-07:00Vietnamese Dinner For 20 Fortunately for me, my good friend Melissa belongs to a dinner club and it was her turn to host. The theme was Vietnamese foods. Knowing there would be a lovely table, interesting food and colorful guests, it gave me a grand opportunity to use her party in my blog.<br />
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Picture of hostess Melissa (on the right) and good friend Cindy on the left.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Host Phil and guest</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thelma, Melissa's mother, a lovely heart and soul. Thelma introduced me to the joy of owning several sets of dishes with no shame!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dining for 20</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These spoons were purchased by Thelma's father while he served in the Navy. The spoons date back to approx. 1910. They are hand-made of silver. Special memories and beautifully handcrafted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109634480826147339noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981652950488765894.post-20934379947596486362011-03-13T08:40:00.000-07:002011-03-13T16:46:39.158-07:00Dining With Fitz & FloydWhoaa! What's that shining yellow ball in the sky? The Sun? Haven't seen it in a while. Good day to clean the screen porch. <br />
Now that I've spent hours cleaning the porch, I thought I'd better do a tablescape before it gets dirty again. And that can happen QUICKLY. <br />
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I only have a few Fitz & Floyd pieces. I love their designs, but don't love how easily they chip.<br />
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A few shots of the porch. The porch entry is from the kitchen/heart room, and also enters into the guest bedroom.<br />
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Looking into the guest bedroom from the porch.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LOVE the sound of chimes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There wasn't much space on this small table, so I placed the napkins on the back of the chair.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Topped with salad plate. See what I mean about the chipping?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lucky me. Looked who showed up. TEQUILA ROSE. She can grace my table anytime!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The wine glasses are stunning. They have a blue/green luminiscent, bordered in gold, purchased at Home Goods a couple years ago. I only have two. I don't hesitate buying one, two, or three of something I love. I rarely need more than four of any dish. Plus, when you're a dishaholic, there is not enough room for eight of everything. I'd like to know where the rule of eight came from. Most likely from someone who owns only one set of dishes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, I guess this means I need to cook. Sighhhhhh. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two more pictures I just found while scrolling through my albums. It was taken on a break during a ride at Sam Baker Park in Missouri. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wish everyone could have this much fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And those pictures remind me of my dogs, having fun at the cabin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Today I called my daughter, 19, and asked her to meet me for lunch. She said "How about dinner?" "Ok. Come by at 5:30." I arrived home at 5:10. So at 5:15 this is what I put together. Even surprised myself at how fast it came together, about 10 minutes. She brought her good buddy, Jake, along with her. Wish I'd gotten a picture of him.<br />
I wanted to make low-cal fajuitas, so I brought out my Mexican-inspired dishware.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plates, placemats, tortilla dish, salad bowl and glassware purchased at Dillards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bowls to fill with corn & beans, mixed peppers and onions, and roasted chicken pieces. Purchasd at Kohls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BING BONG! (Helen, that one is for you) I found two red salad bowls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shopping the house to see what I can find . . . . perfect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Didn't know where to place the appetizer spreader knife, so I tucked it right into the napkin ring.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This vase of flowers was already on the bar. How perfect is that?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While rushing through Dierbergs I came upon the sample platter of their Apricot Feta Spread Torte. Irresistable. Smart marketing techinique. 5:00. Hungry. SOLD!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Best of all was visiting my busy daughter and her good friend Jake. The meal was fast and easy - Big salad and chicken faquitas. And too much apricot feta cheese torte. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109634480826147339noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981652950488765894.post-72705181603363770382011-02-27T18:44:00.000-08:002011-02-27T18:44:49.473-08:00Huzzah Valley Breakfast I love my weekends. Rob and I and Carl & Hershey (the labs) went to the Cabin this weekend. We were invited to dine with our good friends, Phil and Melissa, at their Ozark retreat. After a delicious Mexican dinner and a few beers, we built a roaring fire. I decided to warm my tootsies.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Phil was feeling Funky, so we pushed the furniture out and he broke into a break dance. Keep in mind, we're all in our fifties.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looked fun to me, so I thought I'd give it a shot. Look at Rick sitting in that chair staring into space. He's so tired from working outside all day. He looks comatose.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whoops. Forgot I have a bad foot, heel spur/plantar fascitis. Landed hard on my bad foot and something inside snapped like a rubberband. Iced my foot down the rest of the evening. Could barely walk.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But being the gracious hostess that I am, Phil and Melissa were invited to our place for a Huzzah Valley Breakfast at 10:00 a.m.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is where all the action happens. The double burner griddle makes preparing large meals quick and easy. It has a non stick surface. Great things can happen even in a humble kitchen.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The whimsical rooster was given to me by Melissa as a housewarming when we first purchased the Cabin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I pulled some silk flowers out of an arrangement and placed them in glass soda bottles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Melisssa and I planned on trail riding after breakfast. Even had a new pair of lined oilskin chaps to try out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But sine the Break Dancing incident, my foot hurt like a son-of-a-gun, and thought I'd better not ride.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Did I say gun? We have a shooting range out back of the house, so we all decided to try out Rob's new 22 and bench.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and myself, Linda</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">JUST A GROUP OF OLE FARTS HAVING A GOOD TIME.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109634480826147339noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981652950488765894.post-5813681221559466372011-02-23T20:19:00.000-08:002011-02-23T20:19:05.195-08:00Good Morning Lady Bug Been feeling a little low the past couple days, so this is a last-minute tablescape. It's cheerful and willl be a welcome good morning for my breakfast tomorrow morning.<br />
This is the first time I've used my ladybug plates, purchased from Pier 1. It worked out ok, but could use some tweaking.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll probably have for breakfast an English Muffin with butter and a cup of oatmeal with blackberries and almonds and a little honey.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A friend gave me the lovely cup and saucer as a gift. The white/red icecream bowl was also a gift. My friends know I have a love/addiction (well, ok, a sickness - I admit it) for pretty and functional dishes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My husband now even uses the term "tablescape". "Got a new tablescape?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wow, this centerpiece looks giant in this picture. Actually, it is a giant centerpiece, but the only red one I could find. That could use some tweaking. Wow. Out of proportion, I'd say.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just purchased a new set of glasses at Dillards. The set came in four colors. The red is beautiful but the picture doesn't do it justice. It has a luminous, sort of a mother-of-pearl look to it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sherbert dish works well holding the creamer and sweetners.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109634480826147339noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981652950488765894.post-66455909575552206792011-02-12T14:03:00.000-08:002011-02-12T14:03:17.168-08:00SorryScape Valentine I really messed up this time. Husband surprised me with two concert tickets to see Brian McKnight, 3rd row seats for tonight. He knows I'm a huge R&B fan, and what's more sexy hot R&B than Brian McKnight? OKAY, I LOST THE TICKETS! After several phone calls and a trip to the venue the club determined they would not replace our lost tickets. So I'm <em><strong>slightly *)&%#%& </strong></em> irritated and disappointed.<br />
So what else could I do? A tablescape.<br />
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I found these plates at HomeGoods this winter and bought four of them, knowing I'd find plenty to coordinate with them. I thought they'd be nice for Valentines Day.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Used my Spode Archive Collection - British Flowers-Rose plate as a chager. Maybe it was intended to be used as a charger. I don't know.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The tablecloth I purchased several years ago at an April Cornell store that was located at the Galleria in St. Louis., MO. The store is no longer there. Fond memories. I bought my daughter who was maybe six years old then dresses with matching hats. So adorable. Beautiful clothes then. That was 13 years ago. She's now 19 and almost 6 foot tall. A striking beauty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've got some FINE wine here. Maybe drinking it will make me feel better . . . . . then again, maybe it will make me sick.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I should be primping right now, getting ready for the concert, putting on some sexy outfit, and ready to have a good time with my husband. But oh no, someone lost the tickets!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">URRGGG, WAAAAAAHHHHHHH! Where is that bottle opener!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109634480826147339noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981652950488765894.post-83540605482308203602011-01-30T14:38:00.000-08:002011-01-30T14:38:18.354-08:00Escape to Poland Finally, I've figured out how to scape with my new dishes, pottery from Poland. I spotted my first piece of Polish Pottery at -- where else -- Home Goods. I bought two of those covered soup bowls, leaving two behind. Of course, upon arriving home I knew I'd made a mistake by not purchasing all four, and it wasn't until two weeks later that I was able to make another trip to Home Goods. Lucky me they still had two left. So there my search of the Polish Pottery began.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On a shopping extravaganza a couple of weeks ago, I spotted this table runner at Pier 1. Perfect paired up with my Polish Pottery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have seen other pieces at HG, TJ and Marshalls, and am at the moment having buyer's remores, should have bought them but was evidentally practicing restraint that day. MISTAKE!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a recent purchase of a painting of . . . . . what else . . . . a Tablescape. I hung it in the dining room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yeah, I need therapy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109634480826147339noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981652950488765894.post-38297860678732175832011-01-23T16:16:00.000-08:002011-01-23T16:16:45.422-08:00Tea with Grandma Ellen Thompson Lately, I've been thinking about my sweet grandma, who is deceased. Even though she was partially blind to fully blind for much of her life, she never complained. I had never heard her say an unkind word, ever. She was at peace. She was genuine. She was grateful and thankful. I have never before or since met a person like her. <br />
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I set up this scape in a bedroom I just recently redecorated, since my daughter moved out. It's now a guest bedroom.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She loved oriental items. She painted this Geisha. It survived my house fire. It's quite dirty, but survived.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It hung abover her secretary, painted, of course, gold.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This lantern used to hang in her enclosed front porch, where she had her paints and easle set up. Looks as if she broke glass and glued it to the existing glass. I reglued some of the pieces that had fallen off.</div>I couldn't repair the back side. The metal is fragile. It's very pretty with the candle glowing inside.<br />
This cut glass dish is very old, from her mother.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The demi-cup and saucer is old, as is the cut glass dish, which came from her mother. The pink plate under the demi cup and saucer had cups with them, which I don't have. The two other tea cups were my mother's, one given to her as a gift from me from England. The dish with the stem is also from her. I don't know how old it is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She had a full wall of her bird paintings. Several family members received one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this painting - because it has a story, one I vividly remember. As a very young girl, Grandma showed me this flower painting she'd done. I remember looking at it telling her she is better at painting birds. I still remember saying that, after all these years. When I was in my 30's, she gave me this painting, recalling our convesation many years earlier about my critiquing her artwork, and her saying I was such a young critic, and she agreed with me. It does have a special meaning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She frequently added either ball trim or tassle trim to her things. I remember she had added tassle trim to the edges of her pantry shelves. So cute.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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THIS IS THE BACK VIEW OF THE CABIN<br />
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Sunday morning I got up early and set the table. Of all my scapes, this one is my favorite. I'll be posting it Thursday.<br />
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I based this tablescape on the plates with horse scenes, given to me as a gift by Amy. There are four different scenes.<br />
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</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109634480826147339noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981652950488765894.post-57705049852875436042011-01-12T17:45:00.000-08:002011-01-12T17:45:55.380-08:00Cockadoodledooo While rummaging through TJ Maxx Saturday I came upon a treasure trove of tableclothes. Now hold onto your seats, a large tablecloth for $7, April Cornell. I couldn't believe it. Now mind you, the colors in this tablecloth are not the color of my dish collection, but it was so beautiful I thought I'd give it a try. This is one of the most vibrant tableclothes yet. Stunning. So this tablescape started with the cloth. This was the best I could do.<br />
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Trying not to be discouraged with my blue (not green) plates, I start to build. Ah-ha good thing I have green napkins. Maybe I'll trick the eye.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">YES! I found small plates with the coordinating colors. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wood chargers, blue plate, white plate, rooster plate. Looking good. Now what about the centerpiece? Rummage through the closet . . . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Need more items for centerpiece. Gathered two antique oil lanterns. Placed very old glass condiment dishes on table, given to me by my grandmother who received them from her mother.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is what I ended up with. I like it, but don't love it yet. Feel like there is something missing . . . . . I'll be keeping my eyes open in the stores for that special something.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109634480826147339noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981652950488765894.post-59098175393029465322011-01-08T16:58:00.000-08:002011-01-08T16:58:12.720-08:00New Year - New Talent Who said a New Years Resolution has to be a healthy one? All these years I've "wanted" to learn to mix drinks, good drinks. So there you go. My resolution is to hone my skills of "mixology".<br />
One problem. I don't have a "bar" at home. No problem. The sofa table behind the couch has always been a sore spot for me. Never really like the way I scape it. So I scooted it into the dining area.<br />
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BEFORE: SOFA TABLE BEHIND SOFA<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So .. . . what do you think of my resolution, Linda the Mixologist? heeheh</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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It snowed most of the day and into the night. I was glad to get a few pictures.<br />
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I had my daughter take the picture of me out on the deck in the snow to show my new hat and scarf, which was knitted by a friend. I love it. It's soft and warm and has special meaning because it was knitted by her hands. <br />
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</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109634480826147339noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981652950488765894.post-38316400755153260642010-12-20T18:52:00.000-08:002010-12-20T18:52:53.721-08:00Parisian Christmas Tablescape While roasting a pork loin and sipping on Tequila Rose I decided to try a new scape, Parisian inspired, and I wanted to use the new green placemats I acquired while playing Pass the Trash at a Christmas party last week.<br />
TIP: If you've never tried Tequila Rose, I'd recommend it. It's a strawberry cream liquor with a hint of Tequila. My Friend Rose, (that's really her name) served it at the party in little chocolate cups. She's a fabulous cook. She is a personal chef. I've learned a few tricks from her.<br />
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</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109634480826147339noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981652950488765894.post-12344696541585486282010-12-16T16:45:00.000-08:002010-12-16T16:45:40.425-08:00Cheerful Christmas Table Now that I'm home from work I've rushed around the house looking for tablescape items. This was a quick scape, but the best I could do in the time I've got.<br />
It's a Happy Scape, brings a smile to my face.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8GnVZC_aKjA/TQqyFMh8LKI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/P6Y01YM8fPs/s1600/P1000308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8GnVZC_aKjA/TQqyFMh8LKI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/P6Y01YM8fPs/s320/P1000308.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I "think" I purchased these plates at the Hallmark store also.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So now I've got two lovely tablescapes set up here at the house. I sure wish SOMEONE would cook!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LINDA</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109634480826147339noreply@blogger.com4