tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27383522378136051892024-03-04T22:49:34.195-08:00In and Out My NestThis blog will merge my passion for creating, crafting, sewing, schooling, tablescaping and trying out tech toys. It used to be called CJ's Extemporaneous Effusions, but I kept forgetting how to spell "extemporaneous."CJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-24480652504702284302016-01-17T07:51:00.002-08:002016-01-17T07:52:42.865-08:00Arrowhead Baby QuiltArrowhead Baby Quilt<br />
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Making another quilt for a teacher at the schoolhouse, requested in turquoise and navy. I found a picture on Pinterest (the time bandit of all time) that seemed just right, and in line with my goal to learn to follow a printed pattern and learn new techniques this year.<br />
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<a href="http://www.initialkstudio.com/shop/arrowhead-quilt-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Initial K Studio Arrowhead Quilt</a><br />
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Yesterday, I attended the Valley Modern Quilt Guild Sew-In where I accomplished much, so now I'm piecing the rows together. Should be done at the end of the weekend. I'll post!<br />
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<br />CJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-45731999249965076952015-11-30T16:22:00.002-08:002015-11-30T16:22:48.109-08:00Modern Quilting JoyI can't believe I posted last January my goal of posting one time per month, but I actually have posted NOTHING since. My new modern quilting exploration turned into a full-blown obsession that occupies my every non-working moment, in addition to exploding into every room in my house, including errant threads, pins, fabric bolts, books, magazines, and UFOs (now I know it stands for Unfinished Objects). So that's my lame excuse, so I'll try to do better.<br />
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So, highlights of the year - or the tale of my addiction. <br />
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Craftsy class introduction to Jaquie Gering became my gateway drug to the world of modern quilting so I started stalking the blogs of modern quilters.<br />
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Some of what I made last year, and some pictures from our meeting. I'll give details later, but now I'm off to the meeting tonigh!<br />
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Queen Size quilt<br />
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Fireworks for the Veenkers<br />
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Falling Upward for Beth<br />
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Baby quilt for teacher based on books by Roal Dahl<br />
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Loving Lyla<br />
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Journeys baby quilt on design wall<br />
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Bird on a wire (made 3 in different colors)<br />
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Ruby's Walk (my dogs sitting blanket)<br />
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Joyful Path (baby blanket)<br />
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Quilt Emporium, local quilt shop owner, gave me a flyer for a trunk show by Alissa Haight Carlton, the founder of the Modern Quilt Guild. "You should come. You would love her work." So I bought her book, made a modern quilt, went to the show, took pages of notes on the movement that is still so new. On fire, I began experimenting (most of it bad), making and making and making. <br />
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Now when you have a desk job, and quilting becomes your obsession, it isn't great for the cardivascular system, so I will need to add that to my do-better this year list too.<br />
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Then the QE owner invited me to a secret meeting over the summer to discuss founding a Valley Modern Quilt Guild, and we did. Somehow I heard myself volunteer to be the Vice-President alongside the other much more experienced and inspirational people in the room. We planned all summer, then in September had our first meeting with over 40 people in attendance. In one meeting we outgrew the QE store back room, so my dear friend who is a principal of High-Tech High Los Angeles offered to host the meetings in her beautiful school. Our October meeting burst into color with 50+ attendees and new members, a quilt challenge, showcase, and basket give-away. <br />
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I've attended two Sew-Ins (I didn't even know what that meant three months ago), and now I want a Featherweight Sewing Machine. How cool is this protable machine?!<br />
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Tonight is our November meeting, and I'm still in awe of the women and men that create and make for those they love. I can't wait to see what they have created. I can't wait to learn some of what they know. I can't wait. I can't wait. I can't wait.<br />
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<br />CJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-49987597851959426142015-01-19T15:28:00.001-08:002015-01-25T16:47:48.361-08:00Back to blogging Farmer's Market Bag It's been a year and a half since my last blog post, but on Christmas Day, my sister told me I should post about the stuff I've been making. Since, she is my older sister, I pretty much am obligated to follow her directive, plus I'm pretty sure she is my only reader. :) So, this post is dedicated to all the creative MAKERS in my family. See below the result of our 2014 Family Market Christmas exchange (We wait until mid January, so everyone can attend, and travel to be together). Everyone brought their homemade goodies to share. I made bags to carry the swag.<br />
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This year, I went on a quilting rampage, making baby quilts for every pregnant teacher at the schoolhouse, totaling 7, plus one for my granddaughter, one for my dog Ruby, and one for a niece inspired by fireworks. I discovered the genius of master teacher Jenny Doan, the inspiration behind <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MissouriQuiltCo" target="_blank">Missouri Star Quilt Company, </a>which led to online master classes at <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/" target="_blank">Craftsy</a>, and introduced me the brilliantly talented modern quilter, <a href="http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jaquie Gering</a>, who calls herself a MAKER! So it's been a year of inspiration, learning new skills, and so much making that I didn't have time to blog about making. So there it is, my sister. Oh, and along the way I made lotions and soaps, and fell in love with a new Blendtec Blender.... So lots of blogging fodder in the future, if I have the time.<br />
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My return to blogging 2015 is an ode to MAKERS and a tutorial on how to make a Farmer's Market Bag. The Farmer's Market was the brain child of my niece, Carrie, or as her husband refers to it as the Family Bizarre. So early on I said I would make market bags. Then I discovered Jaquie Gering, and needed to practice modern quilting, so the projects emerged. I'm in the process of finishing fourteen bags, so here is a <strike>tutorial</strike> instructions (I took pictures of the process, but now can't find them!) <br />
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1. Purchase bolt of heavy canvas<br />
2. Cut 21" (make one cut with scissors and tear with two hands, then remove the strings) so that you have a 21" x 54" piece of canvas.<br />
3. Cut off 9" off folded piece so that you now have a 21" x 42" piece of canvas. Set aside the extra pieces to use later.<br />
4. Cut two (2) 4" wide strips.<br />
5. Fold under the top part of bags a half inch and top stitch.<br />
6. Sew the strap together.<br />
7. Optional: quilt the center piece and attach a label<br />
8. Open up main section of the bag and draw 2 chalk lines on the right side of the fabric 7 inches in from the sides.<br />
9. Sew the strap onto the bag by centering your handle across the bag on the chalk lines and pin. Sew the handle down on the bag continuing out on handle area on both sides of the handle piece.<br />
10. Sew pocket to the inside of one side.<br />
11. Fold your bag in half right sides together. Sew a seaam down each side and then sigsag seam. Or you can sew wrong sides together, then turn and sew a second seam - "French Seam".<br />
12. Make a 4" box bottom on both corners.<br />
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Some of the bags for Family Market, inspired by fabrics and individual's interests. <br />
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My grandkids call me "Honey" - slice and insert technique with diagonal matchstick quilting.<br />
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Beyonce, the giant metal chicken painted with oils by my husband, and free form quilted.<br />
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Giraffe slice and insert with parallel line quilting on the pocket front.<br />
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Western roping and riding slice and insert piecing, with diagonal parallel line quilting on the pocket front.<br />
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Super Nova Gering inspired flip technique, with radiating lines and pebble quilting.<br />
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I love PINK Crazy piecing and parallel lines quilting.<br />
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My garden is amazing - canning and vegetable crazy piecing, with matchstick quilting.<br />
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I Love the Islands - tropical flower slice and insert piecing with parallel line quilting.<br />
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Family Market explodes in Great-Grandma's (GG) living room.<br />
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Homemade Laundry Detergent, Hibiscus Kombucha, Aromatic Bitters, Vodka (shhh) <br />
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Apricot, three berry, grape jellies (my husband!), "F-Balm" chapstick, shell ornament, monogrammed tea towel, sugar scrub, bird's nest wire necklace (my son Ryan!) "Happy Camper" Doterra spray and lip balm.<br />
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More preserves, Sourdough bread (my son Kevin!) and starter mix so we can all do more baking.<br />
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Friendship Soup!<br />
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Can't wait to see what the family makes this year! May your year be filled with creativity and making. My New Year's resolution - blog once a month, and keep on MAKING!<br />
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I will share this post with Susan at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" target="_blank">Between Naps on the Porch</a> for Metamorphosis Monday!<br />
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wonderful Before and After for this Met Monday!<br />
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- See more at: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/preparing-the-yard-for-landscaping/#sthash.s3yHuXZo.dpuf</div>
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<br />CJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-90434042058682198652013-08-04T15:25:00.000-07:002013-10-30T16:36:58.895-07:00California Celebration for Carlee & MaxUpdated post:<br />
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Carlee added photos that she took of her special party. Since this party, a good friend used the candle sticks, table cloths, dishes, etc. for an outdoor shower. It is fun to share what we created.<br />
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Shower a friend gave, using dishes, tablecloth, runners, etc. Love her use of lavender and herbs running down the center of the table.<br />
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Carlee and Max got married July 6, 2013 in Katy, Texas. So, we threw them a California Celebration when they visited us on August 3, 2013. The reception held in Grandma's backyard, "Roadtrip to Forever" came together with the help of family and friends. Here are some pictures.<br />
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So here's my first draft of a table! Let me know your thoughts, suggestions, etc.!<br />
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The runner down the middle is burlap from Home Depot. The candle sticks
are one's I had, or found in different places, then spray painted a
flat white. This vase is a vintage, metal pitcher that I have many in similar shapes. <br />
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I added baby's breath to the napkin rings. The baby's breath is real;
the hydrangeas are silk artificial because florists tell me that they
wilt outdoors. Anyone have any experience with hydrangeas in outside
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I forgot I had these chargers that brought more gray into the table. I will have to buy some more but they are easily available at craft stores like Hobby Lobby.</div>
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The china is Pope-Gossen Roses, silverplate Oneida (I have enough for 75 guests), and napkins from my closet (we'll rent napkins, table cloths, tables and chairs.) Between my sister and I, we probably have enough different silver napkin rings to do all the tables, but mix and match like the candle holders.<br />
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Happy Easter!<br />
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I'm linking up with <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/p/table-top-tuesday-info.html" target="_blank">Tabletop Tuesday</a> and <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" target="_blank">Tablescape Thursday</a>.<br />
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<br />CJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-24957391813149715022013-01-07T12:07:00.000-08:002013-01-28T12:10:49.510-08:00Resolution Embroidery TutorialI haven't posted for a while because I've been learning a new CRAFT! Oh such fun and joy with learning something new, and get my craft on. Machine Embroidery now obsesses me. A couple of bags I made this weekend, and one tutorial on a bag made last week. Enjoy!<br />
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I've learned much from cyber-world, and so here's my contribution: Resolution Tote Bag<br />
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Step 1: Purchase blank canvas tote. I use <a href="http://www.thedealrack.com/casearch.aspx?SearchTerm=tote" target="_blank">Online Discount Clothing: The Deal Rack</a> website to purchase a variety of weights and styles. This bagis BAGedge 12 oz with contrasting handles BE010, on sale for $3.31 each. I've also embroidered on the 10 oz bag (great value), and the heavy 16 0z boat tote (similar to Land's End big bag).<br />
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Made of 100 percent cotton canvas, the
natural body comes in contrasting nylon webbing handles in 7 great
colors. The bag measures 11.25"W x 14.5"H x 3"D.
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Manufacturer Product ID: BAGedge BE010<br />
Step 2: Create Design<br />
My go-to favorite site is <a href="http://www.urbanthreads.com/" target="_blank">Urban Threads</a><br />
Their contemporary designs inspire, motivate, and obsess me! Purchasing their designs is quick and easy (too easy). My machine only stitches 4" x 4" designs in PES format, so I am limited to the smallest designs. Cost: $3.00.<br />
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This design called Resolutions is perfect for a New Year's bag, reminding me to do the following:<br />
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Step 3: Choose threads. I line them up in front of the machine so I can see them together, and they are ready to go when I need them. Designs will Download design into design software. I use <a href="http://embrilliance.com/embrilliance-essentials" target="_blank">Essentials Embrilliance</a>.<br />
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This inexpensive (compared to others) software, $139, allows you to use your Mac or Windows PC to merge embroidery designs, resize, colorize, add lettering, group/ungroup, and save in your machine's format. It took a while to figure out, but was worth the time spent. More on this program in future tutorial.<span id="goog_1032518806"></span><span id="goog_1032518807"></span><br />
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Step 4: Save on flash drive and upload to machine and transfer to machine. BTW, I'm using a Brother Innovis 950 D
Embroidery and Sewing Machine (entry level machine). I will upgrade to a
machine with larger hoops as soon as possible! Perhaps another
resolution!<br />
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Step 5: Hoop Garment<br />
I use 505 adhesive spray to attach a tear away stabilizer sheet that will also be hooped.<br />
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Hoop stabilizer and fabric as tightly as you can. Tighten with screw on end of the hoop.<br />
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Step 6: Attach hoop to machine. Lock in place. If you need to change bobbins while embroidering, no problem. You unhoop from machine, but the embroidery unit stays in place so after changing the bobbin, you can easily rehoop the garmet to the unit and you're still in the exact same place!<br />
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Step 7: Choose design.<br />
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Ready. Stitch. Change colors as indicted when machine stops. Don't walk away from the machine. You need to be watching for a variety of issues. Tutorial to follow, but stuff happens, and you need to be there to trouble shoot. I've had the needle break, fall out, catch the garmet, thread break and the bobbin jam up. Sometimes the machine will tell you what to do and sometimes, you have to figure it out on your own. I've learned a lot.<br />
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Step 8: Finished stitching! Unhoop from embroidery unit.<br />
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Step 9: Tear Away Stabalizer (or cut away).<br />
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Step 10: Trim threads from front and back. <br />
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Step 11: Iron. A good steam iron is essential to remove the hoop marks and to give a professional finish to the project.<br />
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And that's it. This project took apx. 1.5 hours to complete. It follows one of the resolutions, "Be Creative Every Day."<br />
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Some of the other bags I made for gifts this year:<br />
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I'm posting on <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/woven-ottoman-stool-for-the-office/" target="_blank">Metamorphosis Monday</a>! Join me and check out all the innovative DIY's!<br />
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Happy Monday to all.<br />
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~CJ<br />
<br />CJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-67890416482596513162012-08-12T16:30:00.002-07:002012-08-12T16:30:31.474-07:00Montana Prairie Gold<i>Prairie Gold</i> table, thanks to Montana.<br />
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This summer we visited family in the treasure state of Montana, land of big skies,
rivers, glacier parks, Rimrocks, rainbows, geysers, hailstorms, prairie lands and
wheat fields. You feel arrested by beauty at every
turn, so much so that you have to stop, be still, and breathe it into your soul. And of course, amongst the blazing beauty, I fell in love with dishes aptly named, <i>Prairie Gold</i>, treasure indeed.<br />
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visited cousins on the Hoagland Ranch, still worked by family, cattle ranchers and farmers. Riding on the back of their flatbed pick-up, we toured the wheat fields during harvest, watching our cousins drive the combines harvesting the wheat. Such beauty in those fields. Hard work, but
gloriously beautiful.<br />
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Back at the ranch (always wanted to say that), it was love at first sight. There in her china cabinet were the most glorious plates and glasses (why didn't I take a
picture?) She told me she found them in
the basement, nobody else wanted them, and she loved them. Her mom said they were given away in detergent boxes, and if you bought a
tractor, you got a whole set. I was hooked. When I returned home I found out
more about them, as well as purchasing plates and glasses on eBay. Got to love eBay.<br />
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There are lots of glasses available, but I'm starting with these petite wine/juice glasses. Love the wheat stalks on each side. <br />
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I didn't know what I wanted for the centerpiece, but something wheaty, earthy, wildflowerishy, so found various dried stalks at Michael's that reminded me of Montana, golds, sage greens, and purples. The short stemmed glasses called for something low, unobstructed, like the prairie itself (I may be over thinking this...) Nixed the vase, arranging them along the table in a free flowing manner.<br />
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Needs movement, like wind blowing through the golden prairie filds. Gold mesh ribbon seemed to work...to flow/blow across the table. Candles for golden glow...like the sun going down on the fields, time to dust off the road and go to supper...(definitely over thinking this but this is my thinking.)<br />
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Found out that Lifetime China Co. did produce china as promotions for many companies, but I never found an ad for a tractor! I'm so on it looking. If you have stories or leads, please send to me!<br />
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Silverplate, Oneida Community Baronet circa 1923, because of the simple design and detail at the bottom of each piece reminding me of a wheat stalk.<br />
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Wrapped the napkins in silver rings then covered with ribbon.<br />
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It may be because school starts this week, but I'm so in the mood for Fall, harvest golds, warm colors, and the season of thanksgiving. We are blessed to live in this country, to feel God's greatness in the mountains, prairies, oceans, rivers, and around our tables. Blessings and treasures indeed.<br />
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Sharing this post with <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" target="_blank">Tabletop Thursday</a>. <br />
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Plates - Lifetime China Co. Prairie Gold, eBay <br />
Chargers - Garage Sale, Malibu, CA <br />
Glasses - Homer Laughlin Prairie Gold wine glasses, eBay<br />
Flatware - Community Silver Plate Baronet, Goodwill ($15)<br />
Napkins - Starched damisk, Estate sale, Woodland Hills, CA (6 for $8)<br />
Napkin rings, Goodwill (8 for $5)<br />
Flowers - dried and artificial stalks from Michael's<br />
Candle holders - Home Goods, last year ($5)<br />
Ribbon - Michael's<br />
Tablecloth - Ventura Flea Market, last Fall ($3)CJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-75509735327617279912012-07-19T11:04:00.001-07:002012-07-19T14:59:44.124-07:00Daisy Maisy Sister SueMy sister retired, and moved to La Quinta, California, resolved to start this phase of her life with the freshest of outlooks, including all NEW dishes! I can't imagine such a thing, so of course I took her 1974 Noritake Daisy china (officially called Donegal), Can't you picture her digging these groovy dishes with daisies encircling each piece, much as she loved her equally groovy high school boyfriend, and now husband of 36 years. Our beloved Grannie Annie called my sister, "Daisy Maisy" so when she used daisies in her wedding, and choose this china, it also paid homage to our past. And what's not to love about another ridiculous set of china? <br />
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So here is my ode to sisterhood, daisies, and "Summer Loving" (effort to include vintage songs....)<br />
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The white daisies, gray shadows, and platinum trim encircle each piece, so sweet, so seventies. Thinking John Denver, "Sunshine on my Shoulder." <b><br /></b><br />
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Vintage damask napkins, stiffly starched with a butterfly napkin ring, and my wedding Reed & Barton Renaissance silver. Is it "Just My Imagination" or does that butterfly look like it belongs in this garden? I know, ridiculous, but groovy.<br />
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Vintage champagne bucket with daisies, tall white candles for additional height and sparkle. Knowing that I was going to do this table soon, I purchased faux
daisies at Jo-Ann's, then added real greenery from the yard. Daisies
are so hard to keep fresh. Very not cool to have anything fake in the
seventies, but as Bob Dylan said, "The Times They Are A-Changin'"<br />
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Love these champagne flutes from Amazon. They look vintage, but they are not. See link to purchase <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/handle-buy-box/ref=dp_start-bbf_1_glance" target="_blank">Crystal Cut Luster, </a>4 flutes for $25.<br />
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Love that Sue had the vegetable dish, and chop plate.<br />
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So, now dear Donegal #2179 "I Gotcha" and we will always be "Evergreen."<br />
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I'm joining Susan at her wonderful porch party, <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/light-airy-summer-dining-the-202nd-tablescape-thursday/" target="_blank">Tablescape Thursday</a>. Join me there!<br />
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Leave me a comment, and have a Daisy Mazy sunny week!<br />
~CJCJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-40811533566403318372012-07-05T08:15:00.000-07:002012-07-05T08:15:47.837-07:00July 4th Red, White, & Blue ThaiCity of Calabasas hosts a spectacular fireworks show, utilizing my high school's upper baseball fields, so they graciously invite me and even provide VIP parking. We invited a couple of great friends to join us for the show, with dinner beforehand on our deck. Our garden, previously blogged about here, was bursting with lettuce that needed picking, and our quails are laying 20+ eggs per day, so I was delighted to come across a Thai recipe, "Quail egg salad with steamed shrimp." The inspiration grew from there.<br />
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Always love an opportunity to use my Johnson Bros Asiatic Pheasant plates and bowls, shown here in a Ode to my mom, great schoolteacher in <a href="http://inandoutmynest.blogspot.com/2012/04/fun-with-dick-and-jane.html" target="_blank">Fun with Dick and Jane</a> <br />
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July 4th needed a red, white, and blue theme, of course, so added set of red plates, and picked up celebratory flowers from market. Tablecloth, a<span class="st"><i><em></em></i> Tahitian wrap around skirt called a pareo, purchased in numerous colors five years ago on a glorious vacation to Tahiti. </span><br />
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Found a Johnson Brothers, Liberty Blue, ironstone plate at local Goodwill, that I used for serving appetizers Rob made, deviled quail eggs. We have too many!<br />
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Plates for croissants, red Signature and Queens floral blue found at Marshalls for $2 each. Love a bargain.<br />
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Heavy damask napkin found at a local estate sale. Love the weight and vintage finish of these.<br />
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Healthy Thai recipe book featured Golden baskets, simple appetizer made with spring roll sheets that are made into little baskets that can be made the day before, then filled with variety of fillings. These used ground chicken, corn, carrots, peas, red peppers, cilantro and ginger. Yum! Little bursts like fireworks.<br />
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Hope your 4th of July celebration was filled with fireworks, fun, and friends. We are blessed to live in the United States, free to celebrate any way we choose! So I can Thai if I want to!<br />
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Plates and bowls: Johnson Bros Asiatic Pheasant, Rose Bowl Flea Market<br />
Bread plates: Queens from Marshalls and Signature red, Home Goods<br />
Goblets: Cobalt blue, Dollar Store<br />
Pitcher: Willow, made in England, gift from mom<br />
Flatware: Home Goods<br />
Tablecloth: <span class="st"><em>Tahitian wrap</em> around pareo, Bora Bora purchase</span><br />
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<span class="st"><br /></span>CJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-3637100574671112462012-06-23T09:51:00.001-07:002012-06-23T14:24:26.108-07:00Garden MetamorphosisWhat do you get when you combine hard work, plants, water, and lots of sunshine? A garden that would make Michelle Obama proud!<br />
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The Foss Farm/Garden metamorphosis has been an ongoing project, but really ramped up Memorial weekend, when we transformed a spa deck into raised bed planters. We couldn't be more thrilled with our decision. The spa had been well-used, but we really wanted raised bed planters, so our son offered to take the spa off our hands so we were off!<br />
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Recycled the deck wood to make three planters<br />
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Lined with plastic, filled with magical planting mix (recipe below)<br />
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Blueberry picking in the rose garden<br />
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I'm linking up with these wonderful parties<br />
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<a href="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/p/summer-sundays.html" target="_blank">Seasonal Sundays</a><br />
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Lots of sweaters, fishing/ball hats, boot box, wool socks, fishing boots, fishing nets, one stuffed trout, and a picnic blanket.<br />
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You can't make this stuff up. Someone gave him a stuffed fish years ago, so he put it on his closet shelf. What else would you do with it?<br />
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<br />Pendelton blanket provided the first layer, then added simple brown plates, beige napkins, white flatware, and blue glasses (too bad I only had six blue dollar store goblets.) <br />
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Went back to three dollar stores looking in vain for the water goblets, only to find a new style so brought home two. I really like the bubble glass dark goblets. Note to self: Buy 12 when you find them at the dollar store.</div>
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Granddaughter Lyla gets her own plate with coloring card courtesy of the Boot Barn to color for her daddy, her hero.</div>
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The sweaters on the floor of his closet kept coming out, so I went with the inspiration, one sweater and hat per chair.<br />
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Hope your father's day was a joyful, and silly as mine. Thank you to all the dads for loving their kids, and sharing whatever passions they have whether it be fishing, reading, biking, gardening, or sports. <br />
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Please leave me a comment, and let me know what you think! Sharing ideas with cyber-friends is such fun.<br />
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I'm sharing this post on Tabletop Thursday on Between Naps on the Porch.<br />
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<br />CJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-45840660013070600442012-05-20T09:46:00.000-07:002012-05-20T09:46:45.563-07:00May Garden PartyI hope the neighbors enjoy the sounds of our birds (100+ lovebirds, finches, quail and chickens) because they are singing, clucking, and celebrating the glorious Southern California sunshine. So, with Rob gone fishin', it seemed the right time for a garden party on the back deck with my home girls. Quick Caesar chicken salad, watermelon, and berries, with a Lemondade cocktail, we are good to party.<br />
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Flowers from the garden in vase suggested by Susan on <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2012/04/lure-of-honeysuckle-welcome-to-191st.html" target="_blank"><i>Naps on the Porch</i>.</a> Three jars nestled in wire holder. Love it. Very on the farmesque.<br />
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Love organic watermelon and berries from Whole Foods. My favorite black berries - so delicious, very low in Saturated Fat, and a good source of Vitamin E, Magnesium,
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C, Vitamin K and Manganese. Great for skin! Yeah! Love them.<br />
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After menu planning, choosing the dishes....hmmmm. Wanted something contemporary to go with my striped tablecloth, but also with a garden vibe. Decided on Homer Laughlin Eggshell Georgian with dogwood pattern and gold trim, found on eBay years ago. Love the berry bowls.<br />
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Anchoring the dogwood plates on a charger of gold, brings out the yellow in the flowers, and gold trim around the edges. Placing the charger on a rattan charger gives it weight, and a more rustic look. Simple wood napkin rings, cotton napkins, wood handled knives.<br />
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Lorina Sparkling Lemonade, add to vintage cocktail shaker with lots of ice, and splash of Vodka, shake and serve in big gold martini glasses. Delightful.<br />
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Love these glasses from Z Gallerie, purchased for a New Year's Party. The bright reflective metallic glassware is intricately etched and the gold
exterior is cleverly paired with a Silver interior, supported on a clear
glass stem. I also have four in red for festive Christmas parties.<br />
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So that's the party on the deck in the trees above my garden and the bird aviaries. Sweet song, company, and food. Lovely day.<br />
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Resources:<br />Gold Chargers: Malibu garage sale, Saturday</div>
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Rattan Chargers: Santa Barbara thrift shop, 2 years ago<br />
Plates, berry bowls, serving platters: Homer Laughlin Egglshell Georgian, K5N5, eBay, 2 years ago<br />
Stemware: Z Gallerie, Puccini Glassware, 1 years ago<br />
Flatware: World Market, Green Madeline Flatware Collection, 2 years ago</div>
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Knives: Home Goods, Barenthal stainless, 1-2 years ago</div>
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Napkin rings: Dollar Store, 2 for $1, 3 years ago<br />
Napkins: Home Goods, 2 years ago<br />
Centerpiece Wire Basket: Home Decorators Collection, this season</div>
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Watermark on photos: Trial version of Virtual Watermark (lost everything on a hard drive crash, so will need to repurchase it - not happy)<br />
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Linking up with Tablescape Thursday<br />
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Here is my table dedicated to our Bard Rocks & Americana Chickens- Beyonce, Natasha, and Pearl.</div>
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So, we (and I mean my City-Rancher husband) have 3 chickens that delight
us (me included) by frolicking in our garden, and laying 3 eggs a day,
two green and one brown. When I saw these <i>Bordallo Pinheiro Hen &
Rooster</i> salad plates at <i>Ross</i>, $3.99 each, I had to buy them. I know nothing about them except that they are
adorable, and look like they had a majolica finish that I've always
admired. Later, I find 6 salad plates on <i>eBay</i> for $60. Score.</div>
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I found the rattan chargers at a thrift shop in Santa Barbara, never
imagining that I would use them so often. I love the rustic foundation
for the Portuguese pottery.<br />
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yellow flowers are from <i>Trader Joes </i>($3.99), and clippings from the
garden, held in jelly size mason jars, nesting in a vintage beverage
caddy that I've had for years. Last week, Susan at <i>Between Naps on the Porch</i>, inspired me to not only
purchase the mason jar caddy she used for her centerpiece, but to
remember this wonderful piece that I haven't used in a while.<br />
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of leftover eggs nesting in leftover centerpiece leaves. The little
egg cups are tiny flower pots set to grow herbs on the
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The brown plate framing the showcase salad plate is from the .99 Store, simple and durable.<br />
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Love the stalks of corn around the edge. Next time I use them, I'll dig into my Thanksgiving decorations for some Indian corm, or serve fresh summer corn.<br />
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The large green goblet made of recycled glass, and found on Goodwill.com, sits next to a new water glass picked up as a set of 8 from <i>Ross</i>, $6.99. I love the dots, sort of vintage and whimsical.<br />
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By the way, meet Beyonce, Natasha, and Pearl, pecking under the Lemon Tree, making a delightful mess.</div>
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And in the rose garden<br />
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The inspiration for this table was the burger recipe, new plates found this week at <i>Home Goods</i>, the years old bright orange plates used in a wedding shower, and the .99 napkin rings. So here is Orange Table/Ogden Burgers. Recipe to follow, just don't tell Sue!<br />
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Three orange plates used for my niece's citrus themed wedding shower years ago. Wish I had purchased four plates from <i>Pier 1</i> because they are rockin adorable (available on eBay for $15!)<br />
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The flowers are from my table last week after removing the aging hydrangea, and adding daisies from my yard. Love that I had exactly three orange blooms in my garden, and that daisies are my sister's favorite flower.<br />
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Sunflower pitcher found at <i>Ross</i> this week for $7. I don't shop <i>Ross</i> often enough; why is that? Oh because <i>Home Goods</i> is across the street, and I've spend all my money there.<br />
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Sue's burgers always have delicious buns. How cute are these plates? Kind of vintage looking.<br />
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Let's talk cheap napkin rings. These came from the <i>Dollar Store</i>, four for one dollar!<br />
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Really. On a card. 4 napkin rings for a dollar. Serious great bargain.<br />
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New plate from Home Goods, could be platter or charger ($6.99).<br />
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Side of the napkin inexpensively made, but still decent, and the price, wow.<br />
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Use your hands to mix together. Form burgers the size of your palm. BBQ. Yum! Sister Sue is a home economics teacher, and a naturally good cook. It doesn't come naturally to me at all, so hopefully I got the recipe right. Sue is one of those no recipe "a little of this" kind of cooks. </div>
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My office doll, now named Helen, sporting one of the napkin rings, watching over me. Love her, and sister Sue. </div>
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I want to thank <a href="http://alltheprettydishes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">All the Pretty Dishes</a> for awarding <i>In and Out My Nest</i> with the Liebster Blog Award. Check out her blog for dishes, parrots, and more!</div>
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The <i>Liebster Blog Award</i> is an award in the blogging community given to "up and coming" blogs, described as having less than 200 followers. The German translation of Liebste is "My Beloved Friend." How nice is that? Who knew?</div>
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The Liebster rules:</div>
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1. Nominate 5 up and coming blogs with less than 200 followers.</div>
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Here are the blogs that I have chosen for the Liebster Blog Award:</div>
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1. <a href="http://suzyq-vintagous.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simply Vintageous</a>, vintage, British, whimsical</div>
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2. <a href="http://josthisandthat3.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jos This and That</a>, outdoor adventures, crystal collector, and tablescaper</div>
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</div>CJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-88327667335765936812012-04-15T16:56:00.003-07:002012-04-15T19:34:23.574-07:00Fun with Dick and JaneAs I stated in an earlier post, my Mom, a longtime, now retired first grade school teacher, stayed up late nights grading papers because "The children needed to know what they needed to learn." She drank coffee out of an old <i>Blue Willow</i> mug. Whenever I see this pattern, I think of her dedication, passion, and commitment to teaching, and especially to teaching her students to read, and to love reading. Recently Mom gave me a few pieces of that <i>Blue Willow</i> set prompting me to imagine a table, and Ode to Mom and Reading Teachers everywhere. Hence, "Fun with Dick and Jane" Remember those readers from the 1950-1960s?<br />
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Tablecloth, napkin rings and liners made from fabric remnants (<a href="http://inandoutmynest.blogspot.com/2012/04/blue-willow-linens-tutorial.html" target="_blank">tutorial here</a>).<br />
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<i>Johnson Bros Asiatic Pheasant</i> plates and soup bowls sit on top of a simple white with raised dot plate. Repeating the dots intended to offset the formality of the china. <br />
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When Mom retired years ago, I found these two old primers in a school trash bin and knew they needed to be retrieved as a part of history. This series is now considered controversial because they didn't teach phonics (Mom did anyway), relying on children recognizing common words like "look" and "up" (a reading philosophy now back in vogue), and because "Father" wore a suit everyday and went to work, while "Mother" wore dresses, hats, and gloves and stayed home cooking, taking care of Dick, Jane, and Spot. It was a "Father's Knows Best" world, but it never bothered me even if it was my mother who worked everyday to support our single-parent family. As far as I was concerned any book was worth reading, and delightful. To this day, book, cereal box, comic book, or eReader - <i>bring it</i> for the best entertainment ever.</div>
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Mom's mug filled with brand new #2 pencils, and her special dishes written on a slate chalk board (cheese board) - Soup, Chicken (fried), Mashed Potatoes (with homemade gravy), Cole Slaw, Rolls, Apple Pie (with Vanilla ice cream, of course). I didn't have room to add Deviled Eggs, but they would be there too.<br />
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Found the flowers at <i>Ralphs</i> for a bargain price. TIP: After a big holiday, check for leftover bouquets ($3.49). Score!<br />
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Marks on the dishes. Love to investigate the history of all my pieces. <br />
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Plates and bowls - <i>Johnson Bros Asiatic Pheasant</i>, <i>Rose Bowl Flea Market</i>, two years ago</div>
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Charger plate - <i>Solis, Pier One</i>, two years ago</div>
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Platter - <i>Blue Willow</i>, England," gifts from Mom</div>
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Mug, pitcher, juice glasses, "Japan," gifts from Mom</div>
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Water goblets, <i>Dollar Store</i>, two years ago</div>
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Flatware, <i>Home Goods</i></div>
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Linens, homemade</div>
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Flower pitcher, <i>Goodwill </i>$4.99, two years ago</div>
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Books,<i> Fun with Dick and Jane</i>, Paularino Elementary School rubbish<br />
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Apples, <i>Michael's </i></div>
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Flowers, <i>Ralphs </i>Easter leftovers $3.49</div>
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Do you remember a special teacher? <u>Leave a comment and let me know</u>.</div>
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<br /></div>CJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-75248719418096676242012-04-14T15:45:00.001-07:002012-04-15T17:08:31.846-07:00Blue Willow Linens TutorialEvery night my mom drank one cup of coffee out of a <i>Blue Willow</i> transferware mug as she corrected papers from her day as a first grade teacher. 'The children need them back the next day so they can learn," she said. Whenever I saw that mug, it reminded me of my mom's dedication and professionalism as a teacher. How did she stay up so late? I wondered. Now I know. Coffee.<br />
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Flash forward fifty years....<br />
Knowing I am now a dishaholic, Mom gives me a bag containing the <i>Blue Willow </i>coffee mug, and a few other pieces that she still had from that old <i></i>set. My imagination was off, planning a table to highlight the pieces, Mom, and all teachers (grandiose visions indeed). At the <i>Rose Bowl Flea Market</i>, I found some <i>Johnson Brothers Asiatic Pheasant</i> plates and soup bowls. The <i>Dollar Store</i> afforded me cobalt blue water goblets. But I still didn't have the tablecloth foundation for the table I was planning in my head. Everything seemed too old-fashioned, too stuffy, too unlike the innovative classroom projects Mom had invented and graded all those years ago.<br />
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Then I found two remnants of denim that would pair perfectly for a
square overskirt, adding texture, whimsey, and innovation to the
table I envisioned.<br />
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Here is the tutorial for making the square overskirt, denim napkin rings, and polka dot napkins.<br />
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Trim main fabric so that the length equals the width. My fabric was 48 X 48 inches. Set aside. </div>
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Cut four strips of border fabric 9 X 51 inches. Press 1/2 inch of long edges to wrong side. At the end of each strip mark 1/2 inch from the midpoint. At each folded edge make a mark 4 inches from the end. Draw two lines connecting the marks to form a 9- degree angle.<br />
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Pin the end of one strip to the end of a second strip (right sides together). Seam ends together following marked lines. Repeat to sew all four strips together and create one piece. Clip pointed edges. Press seams open. Turn right side out.<br />
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Table cloth design and directions inspired by <i>Southern Living Quick Fabric Decorating, 2002.</i><br />
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Napkin rings are my own design to use up extra fabric, and add some dots of white to the table.<br />
Cut fabric 9 X 6 inches. Fold in half. Sew right sides together on short and long side. Turn right side out. Turn open edge inside 1/2 inch, topsttich closed. Make a button hold on one end. Sew a button on the other end. Button close. Napkin ring!<br />
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Needed fun wraps for my white napkins so found lightweight fabric with polka dots. Fun! Another project. Cut napkin fabric 17 x 17 inches. Edge using blanket stitch on your machine. Trim edges carefully. Use as wrap for outside of heavier napkin. <br />
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More on the table, "<a href="http://inandoutmynest.blogspot.com/2012/04/fun-with-dick-and-jane.html" target="_blank">Fun with Dick and Jane</a>" later this week. Hope your weekend is filled with crafts, dreams, and creations. It is rest for the soul.CJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-38543658606535602852012-04-10T13:53:00.000-07:002012-04-10T13:57:09.514-07:00Create Space #3 Shelf TutorialSpring Vacation affords me the time to shop daily in the treasure trove stores I love, like <i>Home Goods</i>. Today while "working out" (wear a pedometer so steps count), I happened upon a doll like the one in <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7U5dDZmQnH0/TewP91Do2JI/AAAAAAAAaPo/8Uc_f20VP8U/s1600/3.JPG" target="_blank">Susan's Between Naps on the Porch replica Santos.</a> OK, mine is much more modern but with a sweet face, green dress, and holding a baby bird, my favorites. Love her. Just the addition my desk needed. She sits next to a shelf I put together to hold mason jars of sewing supplies. So here's the shelf tutorial, inspired by my girl, name to be decided when it comes to me. BTW, doll $14.99, shelf apx. $17. Lovely.<br />
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I wanted a shelf that would keep the sewing supplies within reach, but not take up too much room. At least for me, if stuff isn't within reach, the project gets put off. I have been searching for a suitable shelf, willing to pay just about anything, but still couldn't find <i>it</i>. I was starting to look at medicine cabinets to mount on the wall or sit on the desk, but they were too deep. Then I found these unpainted craft crates at <i>Michael's</i>, $3 each. Done.<br />
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Purchased one can spray paint flat black $4.75. The inspiration
signs were also purchased for a couple of dollars from <i>Michael's</i> I
couldn't find large letters to paint, as I had planned. There are never
any "C" letters left. Someday.<br />
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Spray in well vented and protected area. Outside patio table covered with leftover plywood (husband project). Layer spray paint slowly so as not to streak, and turn crates often to get into the corners.<br />
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The white words took more time and paint than I imagined. Patience is a virtue.<br />
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Allow to dry four hours, stack and instant shelf. I was going to nail
together, but changed my mind so that I can switch them out if I want to
later. My tissue box fit perfectly, with the tissue coming up between
the slates! Perfection.<br />
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It wasn't rocket science, but it solved the shelf equation for me. Happy Crafting! Feel free to recommend names for my girl. Love her, and having a <i>Create Space</i> of my very own!<br />
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Second day of Spring Break, I stopped by Tuesday Morning and found a missing goblet ($1.99) to another set that I only had seven. These are recylced green glass goblets purchased on shopgoodwill.com. Now I have eight. Which do you prefer? I think I like the green goblets!</div>
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I love my bird plates form Pier One and butterfly and firefly napkin rings. Spring has arrived when they come out.<br />
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Green flatware from World Market, and Home Goods little bunny dishes that will sport candy. <br />
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Glass eggs and sage colored stones from Crate and Barrel (used the sage stones in a St. Patty's table).<br />
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Water goblets with yellow bubble stems, missing one so will be on the hunt.<br />
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Little dish found while checking out of Home Goods. They do know where to place the adult candy for last minute sales. <br />
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Can't wait for Easter, joy, celebration, family, and alleluia.<br />
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Hope to share with some fun parties later this week. May your week be filled with Easter Joy.<br />
<a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday</a> <span style="color: purple;"><br /><a href="http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/2012/04/show-and-tell-saturday-040712.html" target="_blank">Show and Tell Saturday</a> </span><br />
<a href="http://www.mamamiasheart2heart.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Sharing Saturday </span></a> <br />
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~CJ<br />
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Tablescape<br />
Plates<br />
Soltis, Pier One two years ago<br />
Bird Plate, Pier One, one year ago<br />
Flatware, World Market, currently in stock online<br />
Yellow Stem Goblet, Home Goods, years ago<br />
Green Recylcled Glass Goblets, shopgoodwill.com <br />
Glass bunnies, Home Goods, (sale $4)<br />
Table cloth and napkins, Home Goods, three years ago<br />
Napkin Rings, Home Goods, two years ago<br />
Salad Bowl, Goodwill find, two years ago<br />
Glass eggs, Crate & Barrel, two hours ago (Sale 12 for $9.99)<br />
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<span id="goog_536167313"></span><span id="goog_536167314"></span>CJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-41115531850915717712012-03-24T14:25:00.000-07:002012-03-24T14:29:42.298-07:00Free People Lace Scarf Tutorial<br />
Now that my "Create Space" room is mostly complete, I've challenged myself to create something at least once a week. I don't have much time this week because I'm preparing to go to another school for their WASC visit, so I need to shop, buy some boots, and a few updated accessories. While I'm out shopping, I see an adorable scarf at <i>Free People</i>, $48. The scarf below is not the one I saw but it is similar. The one I saw was made with three pieces of old lace, sewn together to create a whimsical, vintage, hippie look that I loved. Thinking to myself, "I have old lace that I bought on eBay a while ago to make into napkins. You could make this."<br />
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When I got home, there in my linen box were the three pieces of lace. Beautiful three pieces apx. 60" each piece. So here's what I did:<br />
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Measured width of lace so that I had an end piece wide enough to sew on top. Carefully cut it out, going around the lace pattern. <br />
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I finished the edges with a serge stitch, No. 8 on my sewing machine.<br />
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Then, put the pieces together and stitched on top, again serge stitch No. 8.<br />
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Super easy, finished scarf!</div>
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So that's it for Create Space weekend project. And it didn't cost a dime.<br />
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Happy creating!<br />
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<br />CJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-55377681151003538992012-03-18T12:06:00.000-07:002012-03-18T12:06:58.250-07:00Create Space #2It's been a while between posts because I've been creating a space to get creative. For three months, we had house guests that delayed this project, and then when I finally had the room back, it needed to be emptied, closets cleared, and furniture ordered. Then the creating could begin.<br />
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I'm going to work backwards on this post, showing you where I'm at with my CREATE SPACE, and then will give details in future posts. I'm just so blessed to have this space, a little time to create, and a partner who encourages and supports projects - big and small.<br />
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From the doorway into the room - my desk for sewing and blogging, lots of storage in small mason jars shelved in mini crates from Micheal's (details in future metamorphosis post).<br />
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Added a few details, but the pictures turned out dark. I will have to learn to use my camera now that I have the room to CREATE. Covered ironing board, made pillows and curtains (future details.)<br />
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So here are a few "Before" the metamorphosis pictures I posted a month ago when the room still housed remnants of my son's furniture, school diploma, boxes of memories, and projects waiting to be created. . I'm not proud of the mess this space had became, but I'm coming out the cocoon of chaos one project at a time!</div>
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I found the "IMAGINE" "DREAM" "CREATE" word art at Michael's when buying the crates, so brought them home to spray paint when I did the crates. I have something else in mind for this wall, but for now, it works. The rest of the room's accessories were found shopping in the house and garage. I like this lamp with fireflys and beads around the shade. Atop the "Campaign Desk" from World Market, I thought it had an "Out of Africa" feel to it. See my <a href="http://pinterest.com/cj_foss/create-space/" target="_blank">Pinterest board</a> used for imagining this room. Way too much of an outback tangent, but it was fun to imagine a tiger covered chair in the corner.</div>
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A few "Out of Africa" ideas that never made it into the room, but were fun to imagine:</div>
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Wanted a place for someone else to sit, use as an inpromtu ironing board, and a place to store a lot of fabric that will soon be a great CREATion. Pillows and pad covered with outdoor fabric (future post.)<br />
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Pillow closeup (tutorial to follow in the future.) Loved the fabric with birds and inspirational words/phrases.<br />
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Ironing board cover made in same fabric. If it needs to be out all the time, it should coordinate.<br />
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The Ikea Expedit shelving unit I didn't know I was putting up the same
weekend the ever clever Susan Between Naps on the Porch genius was
building hers inside her closet (<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2012/03/ikea-expedit-closet-makeover-welcome-to.html" target="_blank">see her post for great inspiration</a>).
We chose two units to put side-by-side for an asymmetrical vibe. Love
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projects-to-be-made.<br />
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Birdcage photo board, gift from my daughter-in-law, still holding favorite Christmas card photos and one new Valentine photo from my granddaughter.<br />
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When I saw this Birg Cage bulletin board, I knew I needed it desperately, so put it on my Amazon Wish List! Happy, happy, joy, joy when I unwrapped it for my birthday.<br />
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Sweetest Valentine ever! Love her lots!<br />
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The other side of the room, so my creative husband can join me for projects, and then also another space that I can use to cut out fabric. The two desks are from World Market, and have small "bread board" like extensions on either side, perfect for extra equipment, baskets, or reading. The quilt above this desk is one I found while antiquing years and years ago. A young man was trying to sell it to the shop owner, who wasn't overly keen on buying it. I loved the detail, graphic design, and craftsmanship. I motioned the eager seller outside, and asked him why he was selling it. He said, "I have a date with a beautiful woman, but I have no money. My grandmother made this, and she told me to use it wisely." I told him I would give him a hundred dollars, and my phone number so that if he wanted to buy it back, he always could. I've enjoyed it in my living room for years as stunning graphic fabric art, but recently updated the living room. It will be a constant CREATE inspiration.</div>
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A little closer look. Can you imagine the hours? What great vision and craftsmanship.<br />
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May your week be filled with small and large acts of CREATion. From my happy place to yours, wishing you lots of St. Patty's jigs of joy!<br />
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<br />CJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-23064191748164470282012-02-19T20:08:00.000-08:002012-02-19T20:08:04.818-08:00Create Space #1This is going to be a long drawn out process, but I have been imagining my new "Create Space" for the last 10 years, since my beloved son moved to college, but has been "in and out of the nest" and always welcome, so I haven't wanted to disrupt his familiar nest. However, when he married this last summer, I knew it was time to move from imagining to creating. Opps, just when I thought it was safe to create, we had house guests who were in between homes (blessing to be able to assist), so the room went to them for the last three months. As of February 1, the room was FREE, so at long last, it is vacant, and speaking to my creative spirit. Ahhhh.<br />
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I'm not proud of the first pictures, but here they are.<br />
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The best is yet to come. Pinterest board about my "<a href="http://pinterest.com/cj_foss/create-space/" target="_blank">Create Space</a>" have kept me nurtured and focused, but at last, I'm getting started! Yeah!!! On your mark, get set, GO!<br />
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New desk from World Market, campaign desk. We bought two, one for each side of the room. Lots of space to move the desk between sewing machine and laptop. Sewing supplies sorted in mason jars for easy finding. They won't stay on the desk, but will hopefully be housed in a future wall unit or china cabinet painted black. Researching/pinning ideas now!<br />
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I can't wait to share more about this project. Dream on!<br />
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<br />CJ Fosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585212902224361388noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738352237813605189.post-23415581744751507442012-02-12T16:42:00.003-08:002012-02-12T17:10:17.960-08:00Lucky ChinaCoveting Susan's cutout chargers, led me on a eBay search that ended at shopgoodwill.com with the winning lucky bid on these sweet salad plates and one dinner plate. The mark on the back says Lucky China, and so they are my lucky plates! I've been thinking about them for a couple of weeks, dreaming of ways to use them. Yes, this is how I spend my dreaming hours. So this morning, this pink and green table was born. I also wanted to use some of my aluminum with delicate cutouts and chiseled flowers. Sort of Valentine's Day appropriate for the week. Makes me smile, and feel a little cotton candy giddy. And as Alycia Nichols at <a href="http://tabletwentyone.wordpress.com/2012/01/25/peonies-pearls/" target="_blank">TableTwentyone,</a> recently posted about her pink tablescape, " I remember feeling all girly and giggly and size 6. Yes, ladies, <b><span style="color: #ff99cc;">pink</span></b> can actually DO that for you!" Lucky indeed.<br />
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I love the delicate lacey rim, and hand painted flowers. Oh, lucky me for finding these!<br />
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I love this old punch bowl. My husband and I found it while antiquing along the Kern River, California. We both gasped when we saw it sitting on the shelf. You know that feeling, don't you?<br />
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Homer Laughlin Georgian plates with deep burgundy edge sit atop a simple
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Red goblets (that really look pink) and hammered aluminum tumbler, delicate and chiseled, sort of opposites attracting.<br />
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Sunday Par.tay at <a href="http://my1929charmerblog.com/sundays-best-par-tay-17">http://my1929charmerblog.com/sundays-best-par-tay-17</a>/<br />
Seasonal Sunday at <a href="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: purple;">http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/</span></a></div>
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Intuition Plus Schick Renewing Moisture Razor, seriously the best smoothest shave ever. I was always nicking my ankles, shin bone, on and on. Then found these. Love them.<br />
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Must have this to add height and fun to my hair. Starts my day with bounce!<br />
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<a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/rimmel-soft-kohl-kajal-eye-liner-pencil/ID=prod1111400-product" target="_blank">Kajal Kohl Liner Pencil</a><br />
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<a href="http://touchofpurple.com/" target="_blank">Touch of Purple</a><br />
Natural cleaner and polish<a href="http://touchofpurple.com/Fox.wmv"><img border="0" height="120" src="http://touchofpurple.com/images2/Fox4DealCover.jpg" width="160" /></a><br />
Found this at a swap meet, and now can't live without it! I use it to clean/POLISH my eyeglasses, sunglasses, diamond ring, silverware, bronze, copper, computer screen and iPhone screen. Amazing.<br />
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Like a tennis shoe, but also a clog. Can wear these all day, looks business casual, contemporary, and can be slipped off under my desk! If my dog doesn't stop chewing them, I would have them forever.<br />
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If it is summer, must have <a href="http://www.mauibabe.com/" target="_blank">Maui Babe</a>. I discovered this suntan oil and lotion while living on Maui, and now buy it for myself, and my very best friends. It smells like heaven on earth (like Hawaii), and delivers the most beautiful tan ever. I don't tan easily, but when I want a little color (I know it is bad for me), this is the product that delivers. <br />
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Making soup for dinner, must have <a href="http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=blender&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=15609906584901674229&sa=X&ei=p4QsT_6fLNHMiQLGmsjWCg&ved=0CLYBEPMCMAs" target="_blank">Cuisinart Smart Stick</a>. Quick, simple, and always delivers. I keep mine behind my coffee maker, plugged in next to the stove, so I can pull it out and finish the soup, etc. I don't have these cool colors, but how fun are they?!</div>
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Straws for drinking in bed. I know that sounds silly, but I love a cool glass of water next to my bed, and love these fun straws for any party.<br />
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Floralies Honey Almond Bubble Bath<br />
My son bought me this for Christmas, and it smells delicious, produces just the right amount of bubbles, and is the perfect end to the day! Can't find it online, so will ask my son where he found it!<br />
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Table set with pink and black. Started with my beloved Rose Point dishes, added elements from past tables and it all came together when I found a damask runner at Home Goods. I could have made it, but at $10, it was a wash. It went perfectly with the black and white bandanas that I wanted to use to add a more masculine, more informal note to this pinky table. I used them in a shower for my wonderful daughter-in-law last summer, her posse scarfs. <br />
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China: Rose Point 1940's<br />
Flatware: Community White Orchid silverplate<br />
Linens: Pink damask, eBay, bandanas, Dollar store<br />
Goblets: Red Vintage Etched glass goblets, Amazon, 2009<br />
Runner: Paisley, Home Goods $10<br />
Napkin Rings: Butterflies and Fireflies, Home Goods, 2010<br />
Ice Bucket Planter: Hammered Aluminum, antiquing<br />
Silver dishes: Ebay<br />
Candle holders: Z Gallerie, sale<br />
Chargers: Dollar Store<br />
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See paisley black bandanas used in shower table, and for the shower possee. I was so busy these month, I rarely posted, but I was tablescaping!<br />
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Wedding, Marriage, hearts, all throwing down with signs. Love these ladies. Crafty too!<br />
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I will be joining these fun parties; please stop by to see all the great things there!</div>
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Tabletop Tuesday at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: purple;">http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/</span></a></div>
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<i></i> Tablescape Thursday at <span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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