Me myself and I

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpXAoTt51W1Eqvcj6srCKZlOpcilI48nO6XsTx5AoWXtt-Grtb67IQBQPIGyQwjBetZofUd-lNQKjvLawEFWVOUESlRgzJJ5K45bUsyHP_9hDRVOtPb81Z6-Pjf_TCpikrtk3qJFt1x-St/s1600-h/100_6308.jpg"></a> While visiting my Father over Christmas I was able to make a quick stop at my favorite fabric store , we used to live in the area where my Father now lives so it was nice to visit a familiar store that I am no so lucky to have near by where I now live. BB <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bargoons</span> , now called "in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">VU</span>' , they have a beautiful selection of fabrics & I am a sucker for seersucker and stripes this is the best of both .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jNQQM5lpnv0bSgp8GL-mS0sBjeA-HIJTkYeMkxRGT7kFmIB_RFMa2flMTfZujEBcn-D2r-r2EeWGGHP2DC-X1f0yM4xrQZdgwFYWg1u1F22YDvnLq59dFwU03E062GBpkaHStICteLhv/s1600-h/100_6311.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285792196955412354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jNQQM5lpnv0bSgp8GL-mS0sBjeA-HIJTkYeMkxRGT7kFmIB_RFMa2flMTfZujEBcn-D2r-r2EeWGGHP2DC-X1f0yM4xrQZdgwFYWg1u1F22YDvnLq59dFwU03E062GBpkaHStICteLhv/s400/100_6311.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I saw these two fabrics and I thought of a clients daughters room , wouldn't it be perfect with classic white painted furniture , the room already has the lilac walls . I would use the floral for drapes and the stripe as a band along the bottom for detail , maybe some pom pom trim , it is so pretty great for a little girl with lots of staying power. I would pull out the green for pillows or sheets to temper the lilac . I was able to get a couple of swatches as this is quite a drive , but obviously worth it .<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj14rbcM86tqfZ1twLqaTvaqPewZY31vp-ZTW2yJL4PRzCT6PxP1s6PbjySL0NNEBuyK_twepPlBHqLSYSilkWPxUpeet1FCsCFso0lJ9ExxJ-LKjTkq1pvyK0KAQrK9JFSL9AX3vcOvtXV/s1600-h/100_6307.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285792191973476962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj14rbcM86tqfZ1twLqaTvaqPewZY31vp-ZTW2yJL4PRzCT6PxP1s6PbjySL0NNEBuyK_twepPlBHqLSYSilkWPxUpeet1FCsCFso0lJ9ExxJ-LKjTkq1pvyK0KAQrK9JFSL9AX3vcOvtXV/s400/100_6307.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br />I have already packed up all the Christmas gear , and I am happy to say my rooms feel larger and fresher again , I fret at dusty holiday decor , I enjoy it but the clutter gets to me very quickly, or maybe its the work involved in tucking these treasures away that I dread , perhaps all of the vacuuming and lugging of boxes is why I could easily put it off , but that is not my style at all , if I can do it today and complete it , that is what must be done , chop chop.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUdMnitcsQcS9i1XROoezZg7u6YhQyuNqq3guvnc_TWhy3mk4WHLsY-rOUND_aNisKVt77uzcXll0-dE-VZuC-4n32I2oMydsNZ4RiCXJxp9sWt0RphULNGUGEbYSBejPfDUIXT4ePHho/s1600-h/100_6312.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285792187581442450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUdMnitcsQcS9i1XROoezZg7u6YhQyuNqq3guvnc_TWhy3mk4WHLsY-rOUND_aNisKVt77uzcXll0-dE-VZuC-4n32I2oMydsNZ4RiCXJxp9sWt0RphULNGUGEbYSBejPfDUIXT4ePHho/s400/100_6312.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> For instance I have been waiting to make myself a real workable room , I asked my children to buy me legs for Christmas , that is all I wanted . My husband was taking the kids out and I knew he had forgotten all about them , even though I had printed out a photo for a gentle reminder , and I begged my girls like they do me , I really wanted this and only this and I knew it was an out of the way trip to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ikea</span> that he wasn't planning on making but its Christmas and my pleading worked. Well I have had the table top in my garage for months, I have been patient. I had decided it was best considering the state of this room { the rough unfinished state} to get these stylish , adjustable , and most of all affordable at $30.00 a leg , how can I go wrong , perhaps when this room is finished I may come up with a base that has more storage , but for now this gets me a table and a workroom , I could not be more thrilled with them . Best of all the legs were on sale $19.00 each , that would make my large island height table $101.50 you can not beat that . </div><div>So of course I quickly put together my legs and have been waiting to ask my husband and my brother to kindly move this monster or a piece of wood from the garage down into my basement , now I am a sturdy woman but I helped move this baby into the garage and I know I couldn't manage this big move , I have also two little injuries as I impaled my finger with fork tines ,don't ask be careful while closing cutlery drawers! , and my wrist is in awful shape from all the driving I was doing over the holidays.</div><div> Tonight was the night and I thank them for their time .<br /><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiiOH-s8-LnGDRJ6hu5VCtIXkUngh99-DABLSj2hOjukNW-fXWAcNrNdIdvTzWEARZb_leuhuyasBRsobrtvZT-JMb9qOBnmUV0RbqbHaK4b8-qzQkJPdIMw-4bIyhNQqk_F32Y-yFy_nG/s1600-h/100_6328.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285791259440472178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiiOH-s8-LnGDRJ6hu5VCtIXkUngh99-DABLSj2hOjukNW-fXWAcNrNdIdvTzWEARZb_leuhuyasBRsobrtvZT-JMb9qOBnmUV0RbqbHaK4b8-qzQkJPdIMw-4bIyhNQqk_F32Y-yFy_nG/s400/100_6328.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> So what do you think ? I have a great <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ikea</span> clamp lamp holding onto the joists for great lighting which I always use down there, my lovely Dash and Albert striped rug , two bar stools , it is perfect for now , I can picture it with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">beadboard</span> white walls . Won't this make a great sewing space , painting space , re-upholstering space, floor planning space , it will keep my messes out of the main floor , I won't feel the pressure to get everything put away during those project steps like drying time between coats of paint.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcH5u3nLE-1MWaUJsippRGWxwDXbjRJ1oROngliMJZWnbUBecG2WEJMXqt0-_hrNCUP2VULgOT_UL755o3K-FxhYBejs0P728K4kbWn_G9dG6icr4GDFKNXkZ2YP9uwIREP9NN3zIMY3kw/s1600-h/100_6320.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285791253807578498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcH5u3nLE-1MWaUJsippRGWxwDXbjRJ1oROngliMJZWnbUBecG2WEJMXqt0-_hrNCUP2VULgOT_UL755o3K-FxhYBejs0P728K4kbWn_G9dG6icr4GDFKNXkZ2YP9uwIREP9NN3zIMY3kw/s400/100_6320.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I will have to find a project to break it in . </div><div>I was able to create a little reading spot since all of my design magazines are now down stairs to inspire me and to simply enjoy. </div><div> </div><div>Momma finally has a dedicated work space , from playroom/nap room , to bare space to work room . </div><div>Can you imagine how thrilled I will be when this is a fully complete room with walls and a ceiling.<br /></div></div></div></div></div>

Me myself and I

While visiting my Father over Christmas I was able to make a quick stop at my favorite fabric store , we used to live in the area where my Father now lives so it was nice to visit a familiar store that I am no so lucky to have near by where I now live. BB Bargoons , now called "in VU' , they have a…

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Plenty of pretty

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vDQ8TymvAilQSYJd6IZiOjOmpkh-GEQ8B1gxJCC0gaYyIZdeWeXU68Fs45DYBwzex18a4oqroUJEF5mVxyeWQGGmDoy-fTqSP5m6P4BinRd3e6F_pRtp8ZcWKI6KzcUdIB0VmVu3y4Df/s1600-h/christmas_country_living_8.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285620699220019586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vDQ8TymvAilQSYJd6IZiOjOmpkh-GEQ8B1gxJCC0gaYyIZdeWeXU68Fs45DYBwzex18a4oqroUJEF5mVxyeWQGGmDoy-fTqSP5m6P4BinRd3e6F_pRtp8ZcWKI6KzcUdIB0VmVu3y4Df/s400/christmas_country_living_8.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I recently took a test to determine what my style is , they say my style is "romantic" but I would have to disagree , I believe my personal style would best be described as "traditional pretty chic" .<br />I love time worn pieces like chippy painted tables, I love traditional style mouldings and its all about details for me . Incorporating one of a kind touches , thinking outside the box with colors and details . Like making sure my door handles or pretty to look at and that lighting is special {which doesn't mean expensive} , most of all I love slipcovers for their ease and style , and always liveable wood furniture, painted furniture is key to my look , there are NO coasters here , I don't deal well with fussy or stuffy , windows need to be properly dressed , with simple drapes and color , I am not a big fan of all solids everywhere , there are so many beautiful patterned fabrics to choose , color and comfort are key .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiENKEhHJRZXj7YWb9dQllIir-6FZXQRLCmqWOyk4MZ5SH1LYau92TiYO9uegGIvz7QtBW1raCRYBsriL_6xD8r6HPHYC7sD9-ilMBjN11bc4TZXxkizqYoNewCQVkYbVXR5jf_somDEFGG/s1600-h/2813067_15.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285620696579621202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiENKEhHJRZXj7YWb9dQllIir-6FZXQRLCmqWOyk4MZ5SH1LYau92TiYO9uegGIvz7QtBW1raCRYBsriL_6xD8r6HPHYC7sD9-ilMBjN11bc4TZXxkizqYoNewCQVkYbVXR5jf_somDEFGG/s400/2813067_15.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />The beadboard trim is so wonderful in this tiny full bath , I would like the same half glass enclosure on my tub , I think it is a great idea .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-rFK_plRv0eIAoW14vOVx3-rgfNDB7r_8NOyISsXy6_rROqw8OaTbiUi0PsM4BBR89av1tLiYc80oCdAPgG3KOn4dRTbZDIHLRKDRrpgjwm8KUu6ing2FRvskyj6dFUeWz7-pnyYAUXW/s1600-h/2511394161_f31d70a966.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285620691422030514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-rFK_plRv0eIAoW14vOVx3-rgfNDB7r_8NOyISsXy6_rROqw8OaTbiUi0PsM4BBR89av1tLiYc80oCdAPgG3KOn4dRTbZDIHLRKDRrpgjwm8KUu6ing2FRvskyj6dFUeWz7-pnyYAUXW/s400/2511394161_f31d70a966.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I am crazy about this low trim work , there are no set rules , adding trim gives a house soul , it helps to make it one of a kind , don't get me wrong trim can be executed wrong , thin poorly installed wood is a big no no , it is all about scale and finishing .<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglTAOnGZUTBa_oAkBb50QENbwhrGgqXDLGsjnVXMN9df-csmtDgdsTsqVJw4X7p8GFK6SQS8YDBpg3PkiO4PqDPBcz13uMzPZtK7omcc1EY2dYA6wG0j7KfrcVA4IDFmqruMwhQDFZD15D/s1600-h/138777_2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285620691423642402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglTAOnGZUTBa_oAkBb50QENbwhrGgqXDLGsjnVXMN9df-csmtDgdsTsqVJw4X7p8GFK6SQS8YDBpg3PkiO4PqDPBcz13uMzPZtK7omcc1EY2dYA6wG0j7KfrcVA4IDFmqruMwhQDFZD15D/s400/138777_2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I love the creamy shade of the perimeter cabinets and the pale aqua shade of the island and marble and don't forget the chandelier , now thats pretty .<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wBK5lLsIwcv_JdrGNfYsqBaaM7EycuuwESZjCDsl-o2560n0kCFLNAkXVfoHzTyCce8UTvL_EaHZ6MBe7hzOwXtxo_ygmUej8M-sCl2sIGrFz8MYvznLuR9W0HTeFvtq-xjtB4c2SkeM/s1600-h/439154333_TVqjJ-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285620691709999730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wBK5lLsIwcv_JdrGNfYsqBaaM7EycuuwESZjCDsl-o2560n0kCFLNAkXVfoHzTyCce8UTvL_EaHZ6MBe7hzOwXtxo_ygmUej8M-sCl2sIGrFz8MYvznLuR9W0HTeFvtq-xjtB4c2SkeM/s400/439154333_TVqjJ-M.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I love this ceiling but I think it would be even more special if the walls were a deep cream , it's a bit matchy , I am thinking of painting my kitchen ceiling in the palest shade of blue , against all of the white it will be a pretty addition , it needs a coat of paint so why not a tint of color??<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>

Plenty of pretty

I recently took a test to determine what my style is , they say my style is "romantic" but I would have to disagree , I believe my personal style would best be described as "traditional pretty chic" .I love time worn pieces like chippy painted tables, I love traditional style mouldings and its all …

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Having a happy busy Christmas

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_VGDXAJdR_ICcBlQyNPqlbeeC2ATCupxt-xLQE2YpAsALvxB2gldliiE05uf8BRy-baboao52mDQnCtvrCp0n9w0AAFJXVKBe9UZWSId9YAGdQxVfbQAfw1LtMH5hsRA9nAlXo9T8fNB/s1600-h/100_6298.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285068592714430546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_VGDXAJdR_ICcBlQyNPqlbeeC2ATCupxt-xLQE2YpAsALvxB2gldliiE05uf8BRy-baboao52mDQnCtvrCp0n9w0AAFJXVKBe9UZWSId9YAGdQxVfbQAfw1LtMH5hsRA9nAlXo9T8fNB/s400/100_6298.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div>We have been enjoying our girls , I am happy to say that we stayed in our pj's almost all of Christmas day , just as I had hoped for . </div><div>We woke at 8:00 to these two faces and proceeded to open gifts and laze around . We bought the girls a video game for their xbox , it is called "your in the movies" can I just say that that was money well spent , the game includes a camera to film you and friends and act out scenes as well as play games , oh it is a barrel of laughs as well as great exercise . They played from 8:30 am to 10:30 pm , non stop fun , we even gave it a try ,I nearly peed my pants while playing , great family fun. </div><div>We have put many miles on the car in the last few days , we all get so tired from all the driving , but it can't be avoided , can't get there any other way . We saw most of our families and enjoyed all of the visiting time .</div><div> We encountered a sudden storm a white out while traveling, very slick roads and many many accidents but we took it slow going , funny we left piles of snow behind , I mean neck high snow piles , hit snow storm , later hit rain and tons of rain and very mild temps that melted most of the snow all in three days , welcome to Ontario don't like the weather , wait a minute it will change!</div><div>I just realized I did not take out my camera even once because I bought a new video camera , so I captured much on video , now to figure out how to transfer them onto the computer ??? That will come soon. </div><div>I just finished watching the sound of music , what a great movie now back to work tomorrow for a few days, sad :( about that , but life goes on . </div>

Having a happy busy Christmas

We have been enjoying our girls , I am happy to say that we stayed in our pj's almost all of Christmas day , just as I had hoped for . We woke at 8:00 to these two faces and proceeded to open gifts and laze around . We bought the girls a video game for their xbox , it is called "your in the movies" …

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A well laid plan , so they say , what do they know ?

I was inspired to make my annual sugar cookies , I was going to skip this because it is a big deal , it is a long haul ,and a big mess . Normally I do it on my own and my family enjoys my labours, I am not good at the excess mess , but my kids are getting older and I thought I should pass on my tricks and the fun of icing sugar cookies .<br />So here is how it went , "can we do it now ? ", followed by "is now a good time to make the cookies ?" and so on and so on , all while I was trying to take a little break , oh I love having the MOST impatient child on the planet earth, oh her name is MASON.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Tj9SDzVDfwc5sCjnP_iLcXAolYr4rrT3zNz8cwmhSdfjFai8n5eEe9sqfel_zRel2CPask6hn_bYJpCFc-ISUHhWwb07k7Rhv7ot5f54xqcR7nkO96V9HgNm7HyH1whaVw8HbECkFWVS/s1600-h/100_6247.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283184482409370962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Tj9SDzVDfwc5sCjnP_iLcXAolYr4rrT3zNz8cwmhSdfjFai8n5eEe9sqfel_zRel2CPask6hn_bYJpCFc-ISUHhWwb07k7Rhv7ot5f54xqcR7nkO96V9HgNm7HyH1whaVw8HbECkFWVS/s400/100_6247.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> While waiting for the butter to soften to room temp I measured out all of my ingredients , it is a very simple recipe .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvBXJ8ZfhyLH7L2GPMXFYGGJwHpBX11GpV3V3LvgWCj1SyZyV8GCWzpA47q1VWt2pk4wGLaBilQndFQZWz3IfzWoyvnrqvh5k1XVnoDy6PlRlmLsd7oeeaZt-5CI4r29UmZ5HkIqTF-A-/s1600-h/100_6249.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283184472282966690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvBXJ8ZfhyLH7L2GPMXFYGGJwHpBX11GpV3V3LvgWCj1SyZyV8GCWzpA47q1VWt2pk4wGLaBilQndFQZWz3IfzWoyvnrqvh5k1XVnoDy6PlRlmLsd7oeeaZt-5CI4r29UmZ5HkIqTF-A-/s400/100_6249.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> 1 cup of butter {room temp}<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKAxZmqaRITHo7TfLydICqtBtO5XuMbKqiXKKOf-iR7wYp5oxrxvnLMonK4Tv2UVhpOMZt-Hw690Tn4oIxiCtnyzSZqrjC7f0XMq6Sy-Jce9BaxS2R7KOtpTCDJ4-y6l7RITLcr_TREBX/s1600-h/100_6250.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283184466301511346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKAxZmqaRITHo7TfLydICqtBtO5XuMbKqiXKKOf-iR7wYp5oxrxvnLMonK4Tv2UVhpOMZt-Hw690Tn4oIxiCtnyzSZqrjC7f0XMq6Sy-Jce9BaxS2R7KOtpTCDJ4-y6l7RITLcr_TREBX/s400/100_6250.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> 2 cups of sugar<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-JzuV4qT9jtpZo5RU-jiq8XDS4jYUwpdkiuM-UakbqNYNvUnl5wtdsebeG06UVv-e_YTFqfDgsZwBggh9EEB-ZrAr9Dx7b8_OV2H_0L8IQUsgmrcB5IDYD4NHWr0sgAU1uFjhRdNSgOc/s1600-h/100_6251.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283184461196990930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-JzuV4qT9jtpZo5RU-jiq8XDS4jYUwpdkiuM-UakbqNYNvUnl5wtdsebeG06UVv-e_YTFqfDgsZwBggh9EEB-ZrAr9Dx7b8_OV2H_0L8IQUsgmrcB5IDYD4NHWr0sgAU1uFjhRdNSgOc/s400/100_6251.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />4 cups of flour<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYprVh7HFDSFiKWx5MtUwilnQL7KZHxFZErdYcpRi9TYBaxKrdve90C89bSVPW-Va_8T1mowIqN5KI_df3VHLmyhIKHv-kasIOf-CC64hoZQxRQTEHi_LmrWDKAGwNZxQ3hUyqFS36xajn/s1600-h/100_6252.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283183723623897026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYprVh7HFDSFiKWx5MtUwilnQL7KZHxFZErdYcpRi9TYBaxKrdve90C89bSVPW-Va_8T1mowIqN5KI_df3VHLmyhIKHv-kasIOf-CC64hoZQxRQTEHi_LmrWDKAGwNZxQ3hUyqFS36xajn/s400/100_6252.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />2 eggs<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV1MzCC-vvRkFEkBbkjP9i4ja8-8keTb2dM-_EGfpeE0k3VEX0Y-rZkv_ogfFhweN36aBWi6B49Z85Mv3k1t03amw-bnKUyusdq54NHjQR26-jMvRCP3cBuGG2G3qLjD9yMLuSupoqYTRg/s1600-h/100_6253.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283183717762879138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV1MzCC-vvRkFEkBbkjP9i4ja8-8keTb2dM-_EGfpeE0k3VEX0Y-rZkv_ogfFhweN36aBWi6B49Z85Mv3k1t03amw-bnKUyusdq54NHjQR26-jMvRCP3cBuGG2G3qLjD9yMLuSupoqYTRg/s400/100_6253.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> 1/2 tsp salt & 1 tsp baking powder<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJXFyCRQR67HLhWNzG1edlMG8AZ1Ys_3tEzIJPR_e5FvaSPlR3EujdNm9d703dBDk91bS6E41MCoH0zZ7rzXQE8Cv7G8udz7fCiaWkeILcfUn97ODOI6Mm4pU1pnDToFPab0Xwmgc_Mo_/s1600-h/100_6254.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283183713515832706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJXFyCRQR67HLhWNzG1edlMG8AZ1Ys_3tEzIJPR_e5FvaSPlR3EujdNm9d703dBDk91bS6E41MCoH0zZ7rzXQE8Cv7G8udz7fCiaWkeILcfUn97ODOI6Mm4pU1pnDToFPab0Xwmgc_Mo_/s400/100_6254.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />2 tsp of vanilla<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIT9ql_ijDRl0w1hvmRxR0JqMEWWNo5RcmatgtiTGk9284SnGDvQ3-vREKPW-RKPw5lsIOHYAt1tY6cEXZub1MRtJ1LBqq7mb_jbgYZskBMwsV_1Ar14vHi1uEo8EBwzBbUPADeD_IRjBw/s1600-h/100_6259.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283183707018697282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIT9ql_ijDRl0w1hvmRxR0JqMEWWNo5RcmatgtiTGk9284SnGDvQ3-vREKPW-RKPw5lsIOHYAt1tY6cEXZub1MRtJ1LBqq7mb_jbgYZskBMwsV_1Ar14vHi1uEo8EBwzBbUPADeD_IRjBw/s400/100_6259.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Cream together butter and sugar and then beat in eggs.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0o22EiWn9OgOFpCbh1bFYmQS2ZvAxbbwblT7LeQ84MKx8_7SL39KTFYo0xDEYpgzLVqNkI1WMtxYYtzNSL2b8E-AVlSCY-iIUDSVBex6dlUz3tel-oqoX_FqR5oDxWd6orbxs1UHJE8vC/s1600-h/100_6260.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283183697809903938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0o22EiWn9OgOFpCbh1bFYmQS2ZvAxbbwblT7LeQ84MKx8_7SL39KTFYo0xDEYpgzLVqNkI1WMtxYYtzNSL2b8E-AVlSCY-iIUDSVBex6dlUz3tel-oqoX_FqR5oDxWd6orbxs1UHJE8vC/s400/100_6260.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />add in flour mixed with salt etc and vanilla until all combined , it will be quite a crumbly mixture .</div><div>Mold into two balls until it comes together well with your hands and flatten out into a round onto tin foil , wrap tightly place into fridge and chill for 15 to 20 minutes until firm .<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-ca5wLWRw3vjV4d9hJUvFRD1JmcSvBSDMFK7wR3WzOzIr9WWqAEG_gkHLHs9ta-pe140wEiDFS3NtITDwEZW2ysYqEzD0eJWm0YvGrJ4dbdUHa1bVOWFN6ZoE9zh-z93g0DCjnIFxaHi/s1600-h/100_6264.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283182597046959474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-ca5wLWRw3vjV4d9hJUvFRD1JmcSvBSDMFK7wR3WzOzIr9WWqAEG_gkHLHs9ta-pe140wEiDFS3NtITDwEZW2ysYqEzD0eJWm0YvGrJ4dbdUHa1bVOWFN6ZoE9zh-z93g0DCjnIFxaHi/s400/100_6264.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />Chillin' in the fridge.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhXjkhGo_66Cfm7hc5NbHPyamTceddFKqP6Q4yk07ZHuOE9CDbagAwldtLlWW4VRnWDb6HlOltDFt3v1RxATbnZr9exHpFfQJ3zuPP6l_EZ3mhRMLpg8al65G8APxd59WSrwyNEde03p_N/s1600-h/100_6267.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283182593517462098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhXjkhGo_66Cfm7hc5NbHPyamTceddFKqP6Q4yk07ZHuOE9CDbagAwldtLlWW4VRnWDb6HlOltDFt3v1RxATbnZr9exHpFfQJ3zuPP6l_EZ3mhRMLpg8al65G8APxd59WSrwyNEde03p_N/s400/100_6267.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Roll out quite thick for softer cookies {which most prefer} 1/4 inch thick approx. maybe a touch thinner .Bake 15 minutes at 325. </div><div>Then cool completely.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMpb7IJkhmzmKu6k3cMl70ECt2wErOYoJxAY4t3xGvUd4Wh9jZ4Tl77Z8q6htS5UV6o6wC1Weub_EgzYiK9hle9uflYCbm5wRvaKRDOXcG6Xwrf1SJWZiI0_pfl-dFkfyywHIqSIVYY7cz/s1600-h/100_6268.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283182594216724338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMpb7IJkhmzmKu6k3cMl70ECt2wErOYoJxAY4t3xGvUd4Wh9jZ4Tl77Z8q6htS5UV6o6wC1Weub_EgzYiK9hle9uflYCbm5wRvaKRDOXcG6Xwrf1SJWZiI0_pfl-dFkfyywHIqSIVYY7cz/s400/100_6268.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Prepare royal icing {best to use a hand mixer or whisk } separate 3 eggs and use only whites, add confectioners sugar slowly over time until you get a good thickness , lift up your whisk and when you get a slow flow you have got a good consistency .<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_SQJO6tXSAwZ15cJU31YslThI9LUV7ZShBY5_x4lnaGD-gEH14D9BQ3C-7jOQ1A35bg4IEzL16rHpC7D1GuaeP38e2H4zJrSX8-u0FnBLr5afjo43HAGvaLX70VIvQKQV59UaXEqAHfPi/s1600-h/100_6273.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283182585800089426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_SQJO6tXSAwZ15cJU31YslThI9LUV7ZShBY5_x4lnaGD-gEH14D9BQ3C-7jOQ1A35bg4IEzL16rHpC7D1GuaeP38e2H4zJrSX8-u0FnBLr5afjo43HAGvaLX70VIvQKQV59UaXEqAHfPi/s400/100_6273.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />I suggest you use disposable piping bags , as this is a messy product to clean up , I use a wide mouth glass to fold the bag over the edges and to make the filling of the bags easy as pie.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXxgJvBlKkwQese-xMnq5jz6o2RXUgNcijEWRHP7xadziAq7XR_of3B6JJXdEMfglBvkcEexFbmyseUbTnqBeo-0wM4Zw2Yuwg-izPzdKscHDUqLHmj1_mU_lAUz_9riDYypdh6SCh4la/s1600-h/100_6274.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283182584075295554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXxgJvBlKkwQese-xMnq5jz6o2RXUgNcijEWRHP7xadziAq7XR_of3B6JJXdEMfglBvkcEexFbmyseUbTnqBeo-0wM4Zw2Yuwg-izPzdKscHDUqLHmj1_mU_lAUz_9riDYypdh6SCh4la/s400/100_6274.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />Have a handy spot to put piping bags while in use , air is the enemy , I wet a bit of paper towel and place it in the bottom of a tall glass for the tip to rest into .<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgigbbpMdgn9R3FiqntGgy_V0h5K3su24yB7vER9y7OpJfTPoFa9TvY0pEJWMxv8DcMLoPwIriPl5G-_kddpnSSgFCBM6HpA0I96npJrWzNyw8iEdXBYGDea2dRsQYvxmAlkNNFexpuIzgG/s1600-h/100_6276.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181503038615586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgigbbpMdgn9R3FiqntGgy_V0h5K3su24yB7vER9y7OpJfTPoFa9TvY0pEJWMxv8DcMLoPwIriPl5G-_kddpnSSgFCBM6HpA0I96npJrWzNyw8iEdXBYGDea2dRsQYvxmAlkNNFexpuIzgG/s400/100_6276.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />I used disposable elastics to help the kids keep more air out , remember <span style="font-size:180%;">"air is the enemy"<br /></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMID91o7cy_6MgIyWtwPTPAO9s97K8Ajl03oUu2-BvrV97rHtcc11a1m3UH0TFKM7j8g84Cls9BayBZDzMFZZEM-dk3VFseFUkL1R2J3753-W835u5dD3dDYEfN3bvEt18qgh6mzBWKtq/s1600-h/100_6278.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181492323578626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMID91o7cy_6MgIyWtwPTPAO9s97K8Ajl03oUu2-BvrV97rHtcc11a1m3UH0TFKM7j8g84Cls9BayBZDzMFZZEM-dk3VFseFUkL1R2J3753-W835u5dD3dDYEfN3bvEt18qgh6mzBWKtq/s400/100_6278.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Cut if the tip for easy icing application . Aren't they focused, there hair is wet because they went out and shovelled the side walk ,the little darlings!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNg4bZ4iThGw3n4RdMVlOE-quVQIOKGCbUGrdSWa8SYPAFXkHZzQ9G0KUu0Z2cCSA_3UbTNJFRL-Dle22A0qBx3RcDCWTzWCvkN6FezWTKtTYLsD7YVBBF_2VHjMImPc4IZds1ZCRETycs/s1600-h/100_6279.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181488202765746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNg4bZ4iThGw3n4RdMVlOE-quVQIOKGCbUGrdSWa8SYPAFXkHZzQ9G0KUu0Z2cCSA_3UbTNJFRL-Dle22A0qBx3RcDCWTzWCvkN6FezWTKtTYLsD7YVBBF_2VHjMImPc4IZds1ZCRETycs/s400/100_6279.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> When using more than one color , apply the largest color first , then walk away , leave it to set for about an hour , mix up next color and apply that color and so on , add sugars and sprinkles to wet icing , time is of the essence, you see why I left the kids out of this up until now , this is not for the faint of heart or the impatient.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ_d3T2h2cEflnl3O9NDQ_y1ohgnvrr30aKStLupwzXBMICbIKWOxKwxSRmBBb0zAc3l4jKqe_FqYAdZKYN9yws7HcKGk_Nu_hWcULp4cMqJeWRVfcSLg5HnfhUVw6RcfwBQSFyC9_waRm/s1600-h/100_6280.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181485040451762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ_d3T2h2cEflnl3O9NDQ_y1ohgnvrr30aKStLupwzXBMICbIKWOxKwxSRmBBb0zAc3l4jKqe_FqYAdZKYN9yws7HcKGk_Nu_hWcULp4cMqJeWRVfcSLg5HnfhUVw6RcfwBQSFyC9_waRm/s400/100_6280.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn11-21CZxwwTEor4GGOyyoCGNQuU1TmdSo4iUs6GjqjivOO7Nr6XNNG1unzfncFws76RXMnz2nsG-8x9SoFYWQfl1N-70rKKHq2XI-Pp2qiN8_4aSZLR8mEv90DnZMFcZattSZtTUPAE0/s1600-h/100_6281.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181481764533122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn11-21CZxwwTEor4GGOyyoCGNQuU1TmdSo4iUs6GjqjivOO7Nr6XNNG1unzfncFws76RXMnz2nsG-8x9SoFYWQfl1N-70rKKHq2XI-Pp2qiN8_4aSZLR8mEv90DnZMFcZattSZtTUPAE0/s400/100_6281.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Here are Mason's snowmen ,aren't they cute.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0o-R_jL19RLCRm6uaknOxBBP3hGorTSOiH73HwiMEuLdB67_u-BnuMKaOCuwvZlvkHrx4uKyzG7kBNLcXY_XarODVsBRdKdo8zvY3_-mH-s5vBV2KDQj-SIT9urwUF6Est-CkcCzK4gA/s1600-h/100_6284.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283180358238322834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0o-R_jL19RLCRm6uaknOxBBP3hGorTSOiH73HwiMEuLdB67_u-BnuMKaOCuwvZlvkHrx4uKyzG7kBNLcXY_XarODVsBRdKdo8zvY3_-mH-s5vBV2KDQj-SIT9urwUF6Est-CkcCzK4gA/s400/100_6284.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> And Sophie's , also adorable.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUD3ukY4VggfNAOEah6t9Uns2EjaQfhWuKYU_09se7RkD-J2CA5XeZ0or2ZRYXIDhyphenhyphenGHecQkSs4ACBO_BbmSJ8sy8Jjy9FQEF60QdAC0LDGiJ2cfvq-LKUt4OLcAKKorTYEZXwutAp05b/s1600-h/100_6286.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283180348617135442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUD3ukY4VggfNAOEah6t9Uns2EjaQfhWuKYU_09se7RkD-J2CA5XeZ0or2ZRYXIDhyphenhyphenGHecQkSs4ACBO_BbmSJ8sy8Jjy9FQEF60QdAC0LDGiJ2cfvq-LKUt4OLcAKKorTYEZXwutAp05b/s400/100_6286.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />This is mine , the kids thought mine were boring , whatever! I like them with out eyes as well so simple.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir3W-qPLEQWaf5JP_1V-7_2qYXMgk-61pACj1_vkC7OlJZSCaOJmGo1t41hFG4rWmrjpRc36PjELa9bLKYyBoxN7AHRPBcs522EEvRLPjtJIK5A1odfQKzZvQSHRPqMdnYHjdDEzCCZQSl/s1600-h/100_6287.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283180341046140530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir3W-qPLEQWaf5JP_1V-7_2qYXMgk-61pACj1_vkC7OlJZSCaOJmGo1t41hFG4rWmrjpRc36PjELa9bLKYyBoxN7AHRPBcs522EEvRLPjtJIK5A1odfQKzZvQSHRPqMdnYHjdDEzCCZQSl/s400/100_6287.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />No Martha Stewart I am not! , but they were fun , and some are better than others .<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LWHt0Wtws79_Lyp0VS5iYU0HYu1urx-OceFYNeMcAsMTn9c6-n68Y8gCBKjMA8kKVIGb8j8-z76FHGrXDzAA5IUDl_ScAY9-diwWG1JRJyVcwJ_FQf05mjtzYwJp4l3RAIP-E2qsDTgu/s1600-h/100_6290.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283180330978891346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LWHt0Wtws79_Lyp0VS5iYU0HYu1urx-OceFYNeMcAsMTn9c6-n68Y8gCBKjMA8kKVIGb8j8-z76FHGrXDzAA5IUDl_ScAY9-diwWG1JRJyVcwJ_FQf05mjtzYwJp4l3RAIP-E2qsDTgu/s400/100_6290.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> A couple of left over bits of dough they get baked too .<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyjo4VvZSr8FYmmsXo1sK-ubF86AIoYa3tUr_siSRkeeKA2KncM3lnesWKqVgqoI5UCtRQjA7kAIQcNetnBFhJ2B42W6D-DbXoLUICaKPnOOKSsSxAn7SMa3WXn_GvWDqNlE4-BY-VtBUS/s1600-h/100_6294.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283180324193353202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyjo4VvZSr8FYmmsXo1sK-ubF86AIoYa3tUr_siSRkeeKA2KncM3lnesWKqVgqoI5UCtRQjA7kAIQcNetnBFhJ2B42W6D-DbXoLUICaKPnOOKSsSxAn7SMa3WXn_GvWDqNlE4-BY-VtBUS/s400/100_6294.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> These are the ones the girls chose to keep for themselves the others we will serve at our Christmas Eve gathering.</div><div> </div><div>Ok , this is a long activity , it took 4 1/2 hours from start to clean up , I know that is a lot of work and yes I can understand getting bored of it , I know I did , the fun part is the icing and decorating , and I assure you this is worth the effort , I have been getting compliments from people who ate my cookies last Christmas , wow , talk about a lasting impression huh ! </div><div> </div><div>I will have to guard these cookies from my husband the most , or there will be nothing left for tomorrow , Christmas Eve woohoo , I am so excited to finally give my kids there gifts {just pj's Chirstmas Eve}and to see my family , I love it when my house is full of family and food and drinks , there is no better occasion , I hope you too have a wonderful Christmas , Cheers ! </div><div> </div><div>I am gonna take a couple of days off to spend with my wonderful , silly, crazy and yes sometimes totally annoying crew.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

A well laid plan , so they say , what do they know ?

I was inspired to make my annual sugar cookies , I was going to skip this because it is a big deal , it is a long haul ,and a big mess . Normally I do it on my own and my family enjoys my labours, I am not good at the excess mess , but my kids are getting older and I thought I should pass on my tric…

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2f2l-3GqGzfD4nH3faRKzNsr18tC3UneVHhm4DuVEsVyA2MqO3qesStt-koHoisDjVt8tbFkUS0wt6aK9PxPIli4Ngx5qLuDr5VOUWW6pUkmfXcCPyE4YuQR60mu2zUvZiDVgI99bHM4/s1600-h/100_6228.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283083251645113058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2f2l-3GqGzfD4nH3faRKzNsr18tC3UneVHhm4DuVEsVyA2MqO3qesStt-koHoisDjVt8tbFkUS0wt6aK9PxPIli4Ngx5qLuDr5VOUWW6pUkmfXcCPyE4YuQR60mu2zUvZiDVgI99bHM4/s400/100_6228.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"> Is it just me or is this strange?<br /></span><div></div>

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Up early and go go go

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir0GToB-7XWKC-4Qhx5JTNwoX0jLYEq_9glSBW1bgdUjMZzRFaTeCXZlJtpmjgZdewXMr3GNdLSdgSIxHIot0hNYywAoAcwgNI1dBqiIcJ0z_cwMaQTmuPKdE4aoB9Y6mdjdB0xXI_cy1U/s1600-h/100_6191.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282400123124383762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir0GToB-7XWKC-4Qhx5JTNwoX0jLYEq_9glSBW1bgdUjMZzRFaTeCXZlJtpmjgZdewXMr3GNdLSdgSIxHIot0hNYywAoAcwgNI1dBqiIcJ0z_cwMaQTmuPKdE4aoB9Y6mdjdB0xXI_cy1U/s400/100_6191.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> After returning from my early cuppie drop off I just kept going and going , I have had there Ikea brackets since the summer I had intended on installing them at the base of my kitchen cabinets but couldn't figure out hoe to make them work , I didn't want to loose the full curve and install them to the base of the cabinet , but recently I bought a tile but , so when it came to mind today nothing was to stop me , they are there to stay never to be removed at least not by me .<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO1INHC1p4I6Q8JeXHJg1dJ7tT9Kx-Z12ERK6PouKXnzAs1weBk2h2dtHQUm9VDTckzopR1i__G-I96iapSFR-xVdwiB-G-R797_POIl32nNnAio6lfKlDpi9AP2jA__oLegArX7NMKxdA/s1600-h/100_6189.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282400116507732258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO1INHC1p4I6Q8JeXHJg1dJ7tT9Kx-Z12ERK6PouKXnzAs1weBk2h2dtHQUm9VDTckzopR1i__G-I96iapSFR-xVdwiB-G-R797_POIl32nNnAio6lfKlDpi9AP2jA__oLegArX7NMKxdA/s400/100_6189.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> What do you think , good choice?<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXiruPh-xFZqCL1EAARucfIb2IjoDYy1fqpGL4fbDaKEUoASLN4l3peCHwK-PMlX0MBPXIUUeqKFPSXkIhXFBJIDVosY8QIxbxsIMyF9DwiJW0f6lhFygRt5Ec4AOSzSQoechhAJ9_wBeg/s1600-h/100_6187.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282400113346267138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXiruPh-xFZqCL1EAARucfIb2IjoDYy1fqpGL4fbDaKEUoASLN4l3peCHwK-PMlX0MBPXIUUeqKFPSXkIhXFBJIDVosY8QIxbxsIMyF9DwiJW0f6lhFygRt5Ec4AOSzSQoechhAJ9_wBeg/s400/100_6187.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />I used those little round sticky on one sided wood veneers and painted them white to conceal the screws. click on the photo to see in detail.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha1dq0LLLzX7Mz3c3mBPrTcnXg2IBvfqDTpKwNse5NyIuJzeW5dPmjYbFZpQ9hyzOkqXtWe0zn-ZPLA1kbeLLbK9kAVniMaXnEFNnh4_Vx6Zrpu-0Hw6SaCJa47jlbebc7GeWyMwWIFR5Z/s1600-h/100_6183.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282400109581686402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha1dq0LLLzX7Mz3c3mBPrTcnXg2IBvfqDTpKwNse5NyIuJzeW5dPmjYbFZpQ9hyzOkqXtWe0zn-ZPLA1kbeLLbK9kAVniMaXnEFNnh4_Vx6Zrpu-0Hw6SaCJa47jlbebc7GeWyMwWIFR5Z/s400/100_6183.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I know a lot of you out there have this same wire two tiered rack as I , it was sitting about my dining room and this clever idea came to me , place it over the vent and use it for drying wet winter mitts and hats, it has worked perfectly . Now that is thinking outside the box, and it is much prettier than those over the vent dryers made for mitts .<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJdfUTx874PHbZwZ1J7fpQyEUTVY5qb8LIa333eX_aRgUmuhtLSL46W2bURj5iiK4I1ZFU5XaY6w88P5VdFA_rBvftX_k8KljYd3l7m4MPnjGZYCVld5btk7lrqP5aTTXrvNWBTl5hXOOq/s1600-h/100_6182.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282400104468755842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJdfUTx874PHbZwZ1J7fpQyEUTVY5qb8LIa333eX_aRgUmuhtLSL46W2bURj5iiK4I1ZFU5XaY6w88P5VdFA_rBvftX_k8KljYd3l7m4MPnjGZYCVld5btk7lrqP5aTTXrvNWBTl5hXOOq/s400/100_6182.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I found the perfect wrapping paper , it even matches my tree decor , it was made to be.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>

Up early and go go go

After returning from my early cuppie drop off I just kept going and going , I have had there Ikea brackets since the summer I had intended on installing them at the base of my kitchen cabinets but couldn't figure out hoe to make them work , I didn't want to loose the full curve and install them to …

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOLVqqJoAcEGLdAYhlvPe7TLJ6Y8CzVTIy-14DNQnkmu4nkX3H30g5GZNrI1loWF5oX4RUtu-RnBwtORkENITyOEzq1IF0bdCKqqK6cBIt_f99Bu91HtcYyhZIi-xhoAZsh4Y2ansdWYxf/s1600-h/100_6169.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282276313097014434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOLVqqJoAcEGLdAYhlvPe7TLJ6Y8CzVTIy-14DNQnkmu4nkX3H30g5GZNrI1loWF5oX4RUtu-RnBwtORkENITyOEzq1IF0bdCKqqK6cBIt_f99Bu91HtcYyhZIi-xhoAZsh4Y2ansdWYxf/s400/100_6169.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKCwc0iHdTFQpo7poMZqL046yw3zbTxsYtcYR9UpPBqYPxrFMCrCEmKgblnLx0IV157Zu4MDdDpOUNQT1As3YpMW7sbwmddogd2Dfzt2k3lsHc0F-H4t7Qqd8bMmZA_LCOtVtQsrI2dkj/s1600-h/100_6160.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282273543196813890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKCwc0iHdTFQpo7poMZqL046yw3zbTxsYtcYR9UpPBqYPxrFMCrCEmKgblnLx0IV157Zu4MDdDpOUNQT1As3YpMW7sbwmddogd2Dfzt2k3lsHc0F-H4t7Qqd8bMmZA_LCOtVtQsrI2dkj/s400/100_6160.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This has been a very busy weekend for my cupppies business , I had a 2 doz reg plus 20 mini's for one order, the next day a 60 mini's order, this is quite a busy bakery these days , but I love it .<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheW5aD-z6XKiu6pKIne7-veOhhq2i2c2zYL5ymmuYvjUubYayvSQoS2E8vQY-thetDx91KtvIXJ8fzVLWPIEj49QZItLEGufgh-Ze6dqnf-94k4eu5HCXQD7Ykoqc-jurSf9NMTlaaLlxd/s1600-h/100_6166.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282273542747529890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheW5aD-z6XKiu6pKIne7-veOhhq2i2c2zYL5ymmuYvjUubYayvSQoS2E8vQY-thetDx91KtvIXJ8fzVLWPIEj49QZItLEGufgh-Ze6dqnf-94k4eu5HCXQD7Ykoqc-jurSf9NMTlaaLlxd/s400/100_6166.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNniMbiwO716pz1iZmj490ALfOb11O4qBjYKSf6gY1Qme23zEBmC9DqP_tu01NuPa-WRx2pVkPA66DPb6fYFFZcRunvT9JQ-jf9LQ_IzyxFTyB5r0IsmRF_NA4yAxOhamZfA0krAJECIgY/s1600-h/100_6170.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282273532156531106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNniMbiwO716pz1iZmj490ALfOb11O4qBjYKSf6gY1Qme23zEBmC9DqP_tu01NuPa-WRx2pVkPA66DPb6fYFFZcRunvT9JQ-jf9LQ_IzyxFTyB5r0IsmRF_NA4yAxOhamZfA0krAJECIgY/s400/100_6170.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Christmas themed mini's, dark green with little white balls , like little snowballs . </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>We have had two back to back snow storms , I can not believe how much snow has fallen . My dream of an easy green Christmas is definitely out , driving in this stuff is a nightmare.</div><br /><div>Mason has been able to profit from all this snow , she has been offering to shovel driveways and the dreaded snowed in driveways created by the plows , she had a friend working with her and they raked in $37.00 each in two days , what trooper , shovelling is HARD work .<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4VOtWxmCsbIumZqHQaOx6YRVPdY5YmELvEROeTYF0OZIVl6gJWIo6MxPVprFP6dA_9AKzrX-5lBbjC3gR-JtQb-gIHZq-4ItY4blwCbuzIIM5tDU7e8O_5qekbFQSfWI383I8gN2uhoz/s1600-h/100_6176.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282273527178336610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4VOtWxmCsbIumZqHQaOx6YRVPdY5YmELvEROeTYF0OZIVl6gJWIo6MxPVprFP6dA_9AKzrX-5lBbjC3gR-JtQb-gIHZq-4ItY4blwCbuzIIM5tDU7e8O_5qekbFQSfWI383I8gN2uhoz/s400/100_6176.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br />I had a party recently , a candle party , I had no plans of buying any as they are pricey and I can not tolerate smelly candles , but after the sales were calculated I was able to receive over $100.00 worth of items, I chose these luminaries , they have such a nice detail , they are hollow and I have a little tea light inside so they will always be this pretty , perfect for Christmas , but lovely for always. Aren't they pretty ?<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQe40lKc67fhr9WI0rmnxoIsyTzcWEwWhzZBfS-pNCnLt7MdgEVuhmNSxFXPPZ3J5D4sQvw5gZcfmph3mjhflfjTjz5hfn-tKJoWqFI1NosUrqOj3Kx8YlCPDiDrGcJrRRhdn1B0tRnHzc/s1600-h/100_6175.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282273520213824338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQe40lKc67fhr9WI0rmnxoIsyTzcWEwWhzZBfS-pNCnLt7MdgEVuhmNSxFXPPZ3J5D4sQvw5gZcfmph3mjhflfjTjz5hfn-tKJoWqFI1NosUrqOj3Kx8YlCPDiDrGcJrRRhdn1B0tRnHzc/s400/100_6175.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Merry Christmas .<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>

This has been a very busy weekend for my cupppies business , I had a 2 doz reg plus 20 mini's for one order, the next day a 60 mini's order, this is quite a busy bakery these days , but I love it . Christmas themed mini's, dark green with little white balls , like little snowballs . We have had two…

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Putting some miles on the old faithful sewing machine

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqDkix3xyGHvoyo_byfYtPvyIWcckDDtHSF6dxVLCzF7hXoHBvzH0_37qijar51I3ckGU6N12orB7-J-nH516V_8Wb9amqHBx7eRFY8DaQL9kond0ZxeiGhpRJO2dm0tBtdwrPKe7QiRO/s1600-h/100_6128.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281482618856832370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqDkix3xyGHvoyo_byfYtPvyIWcckDDtHSF6dxVLCzF7hXoHBvzH0_37qijar51I3ckGU6N12orB7-J-nH516V_8Wb9amqHBx7eRFY8DaQL9kond0ZxeiGhpRJO2dm0tBtdwrPKe7QiRO/s400/100_6128.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Sophie brought home this lovely work of art , I was blown away , I framed it immediately , what a great addition.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD1jl5FAMJamQHOJZbXRFKdxr7hGN2edI3tLJLwzHVrXH52CcsKdWTkvxqhDg_55rAARQHUSFsnPY5T8AGlj8BiGJVebahmkHTfAN5tma4FEs7sU0LfDqCBP7Nz28lZJdaGzZ5Dtd3ZAw3/s1600-h/100_6132.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281482611985609378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD1jl5FAMJamQHOJZbXRFKdxr7hGN2edI3tLJLwzHVrXH52CcsKdWTkvxqhDg_55rAARQHUSFsnPY5T8AGlj8BiGJVebahmkHTfAN5tma4FEs7sU0LfDqCBP7Nz28lZJdaGzZ5Dtd3ZAw3/s400/100_6132.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I spent many hours sewing these drapes , I used the cast off faux roman from the bathroom , pulled it all apart and sewed it onto the bottom , just for a detail .<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPsehyphenhyphentgXAjgcodi8c4o8USzt8grKBF-1nbm5u5yqoyaK037PKknCY7Vt8PcvUcK8Dolwf4LBVAxvSLm0fg3HSp9dMLsMYs1J6j4Hw1yJ7BozDJ6M1l3jxG3NUMbt0CkSsCaFJsy679kkk/s1600-h/100_6123.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281482601734389394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPsehyphenhyphentgXAjgcodi8c4o8USzt8grKBF-1nbm5u5yqoyaK037PKknCY7Vt8PcvUcK8Dolwf4LBVAxvSLm0fg3HSp9dMLsMYs1J6j4Hw1yJ7BozDJ6M1l3jxG3NUMbt0CkSsCaFJsy679kkk/s400/100_6123.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> When I picked up this paisley I didn't know how well it would match the stripe , I just knew I loved it I knew I would find a good use for it , as well it was buy one get two free .<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCB6IoIDb4HbtFNUXiRzSjKupErk905-XYRN_FE7wfaZY4y8pNRMd9k4Hd4y751T3EFzOTBC448xNjA90674hABjxKWZHxqnqraJ1rWw02FXBFdUdbwhFHH6U76k2obME-uNObs-AThJj/s1600-h/100_6126.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281482593332335106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCB6IoIDb4HbtFNUXiRzSjKupErk905-XYRN_FE7wfaZY4y8pNRMd9k4Hd4y751T3EFzOTBC448xNjA90674hABjxKWZHxqnqraJ1rWw02FXBFdUdbwhFHH6U76k2obME-uNObs-AThJj/s400/100_6126.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> It works very well in my bedroom with my shabby chic bed linens , I tried to do a darker look for winter but I couldn't handle it , too masculine , I need my crisp white and blue bed with green , fresh clean and pretty , I think in the spring this room will get a long over due proper makeover , which will include lighter walls , new trim work , hopefully crown moulding and panel moulding in some fashion perhaps just on the bed wall , I love when that is made a real feature.<br /></div><div>Today we are waiting for a big storm , it sounds like we might get buried , all the school buses are cancelled , lots of schools are too , my kids wanted to go to school you know last day pf school before break is always fun and no work , pj day for Sophie , 6 more days till Christmas , are you all ready ??? </div><div> </div><div>I will be a baking fool by the end of Sunday , many cuppies are in my future , let's see I have 2 1/2 doz plus 20 mini's for one order and 60 mini's for my second order , fun fun fun . I love the smell that fills my house when I bake , and there are always left overs .<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div>

Putting some miles on the old faithful sewing machine

Sophie brought home this lovely work of art , I was blown away , I framed it immediately , what a great addition. I spent many hours sewing these drapes , I used the cast off faux roman from the bathroom , pulled it all apart and sewed it onto the bottom , just for a detail . When I picked up this …

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