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<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120404101824.htm#.T35MbLfb_I4.blogger">Yoga shows psychological benefits for high-school students</a></div>bethshebahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901585764292753815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2623840022749217807.post-38353374401268008322012-01-17T08:00:00.000-08:002012-01-17T08:00:09.072-08:00Black chickpea, crab and fennel verrine recipe with apple and avocado<a href="http://www.latartinegourmande.com/2012/01/03/gluten-free-black-chickpea-crab-fennel-salad-recipe/">Black chickpea, crab and fennel verrine recipe with apple and avocado</a>: IT HAS BEEN FOR EVER SINCE I HAVE PUT AN ARTICLE ON<div>MY BLOG , THE WHOLE HOLIDAY SEASON HAS BEEN VERY BUSY FOR ME, BUT I SAW THIS BLOG AND THOUGHT OTHER BLOGGERS MIGHT ENJOY AND LITTLE SUNSHINE THIS TIME OF YEAR DEPENDING ON OF COURSE WERE YOU LIVE. AND AS A</div><div>BONUS A LITTLE PICNIC ON THE BEACH,WHAT COULD BE BETTER.</div><div><br /><p><img src="http://cdn2.latartinegourmande.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/lulusitting2.jpg" alt="gluten free black chickpea salad recipe" /><br /></p><div><em>A picnic at the beach –<br /><br />Crane Beach, Ma; January 1st, 2012</em></div><br /><p>I wanted to start the new year with delicious <strong>salads</strong>. Made with <em>légumes secs</em> (legumes), <strong>vegetables</strong>, and <strong>fruit</strong>. Offering <strong>zest</strong> and <strong>crunch</strong>. With mixed flavors of the earth and sea.</p><br /><p>This <strong>verrine recipe</strong> has it all. It showcases <strong>black chickpeas</strong>, which I had never used before. I simply fell in love with its unusual color…</p><br /><p>Yesterday, on the <strong>1st of January</strong>, we had a <strong>picnic</strong> at the <strong>beach</strong>. I cannot begin to tell you how excited Lulu was at the idea! And how both P. and I were looking forward to it too! </p><br /><p>“<em>On va faire un pique-nique à la plage,</em>” Lulu kept repeating to my mum on Skype while helping me to pack a picnic basket. </p><br /><p>The truth is that we could not have dreamed of a more glorious day.</p><br /><p><em>Oh</em> the weather my dear readers! “<em>What happened to <strong>winter</strong></em>?” we’ve been wondering….</p><br /><p>It felt mild and calm outside. So sunny. So soft. Similar to a day in late summer or early fall. </p><br /><p>After the holidays, Sunday was the first day when P., Lulu, and I were alone again. All family had returned home. The house felt too big. Too empty. I wanted that day at the beach. I knew it’d feel soothing to be outdoors. </p><br /><p>To clear our heads…</p><br /><p><img src="http://cdn2.latartinegourmande.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/verrineblackchickpea1.jpg" alt="" /></p><br /><p><img src="http://cdn2.latartinegourmande.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/D0C0548-2.jpg" alt="" /></p><br /><p><img src="http://cdn2.latartinegourmande.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/D0C0417.jpg" alt="" /></p><br /><p>We packed simple foods: A thermos filled with <strong>African Roobois tea</strong>; slices of <strong>chocolate cake</strong>; <strong>clementines</strong> and <strong>sheep yogurt</strong>; and our <strong>black chickpea, crab and fennel salad</strong>. Next time, I might even add <strong>finely shaved jicama</strong> or <strong>red grapes</strong> in it.</p><br /><p><img src="http://cdn2.latartinegourmande.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/blackchickpeas.jpg" alt="gluten free black chickpeas" /><br /></p><div><em>Black chickpeas</em></div><br /><p><img src="http://cdn2.latartinegourmande.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/D0C0552.jpg" alt="" /></p><br /><p><img src="http://cdn2.latartinegourmande.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/picniccranecompo4.jpg" alt="" /></p><br /><p><img src="http://cdn2.latartinegourmande.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/D0C0528.jpg" alt="" /></p><br /><p><img src="http://cdn2.latartinegourmande.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/D0C0535.jpg" alt="" /></p><br /><p><img src="http://cdn2.latartinegourmande.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/D0C0554.jpg" alt="" /></p><br /><p>It might sound like it was the perfect day. </p><br /><p>It really was. </p><br /><p>Quiet. </p><br /><p>Calm. </p><br /><p>Reflective and full of lightness.</p><br /><p>We were lucky.</p><br /><p>Hopefully, it is setting the tone for the year to come?</p><br /><p>Happy New Year to you all! May this new one bring happiness and love and fulfillment in whatever area that is dear to you.</p><br /><p>May you be inspired to cook! In one of my next posts, I will share more pictures reflective of the past year….</p><br /><p><img src="http://cdn2.latartinegourmande.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/verrines.jpg" alt="" /></p><br /><p><img src="http://cdn2.latartinegourmande.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/D0C0498.jpg" alt="" /></p><br /><p><img src="http://cdn2.latartinegourmande.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/D0C0545.jpg" alt="" /></p><br /><div><br /><div>Black chickpea, crab and fennel verrine recipe,<br /><br />with apple and avocado</div><br /><p><em>(For 4 people)</em></p><br /><p><em>You need:</em></p><br /><ul><br /><li>200 g (1 heaped cup) cooked black chickpeas</li><br /><li>200 g fresh crab meat, diced</li><br /><li>1 large avocado, pitted and finely diced</li><br /><li>1 medium fennel bulb, finely sliced</li><br /><li>1 medium red apple, cored and finely diced</li><br /><li>Black sesame seeds, to taste</li><br /><li>6 pink radishes, finely sliced</li><br /></ul><br /><p><strong>Dressing:</strong></p><br /><ul><br /><li>Sea salt</li><br /><li>2 limes</li><br /><li>1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or fresh)</li><br /><li>1 garlic clove, peeled and minced</li><br /><li>1 tablespoon chopped coriander</li><br /><li>2 tablespoons hazelnut oil</li><br /><li>4 tablespoons olive oil</li><br /><li>Red peppercorn, ground, to taste</li><br /></ul><br /><p><em>Steps:</em></p><br /><ul><br /><li>In a small bowl, combine the lime juice with the sea salt, garlic, and ginger. </li><br /><li>Add the oils and whisk to emulsify.</li><br /><li>Season with ground red peppercorn to taste, and stir in the coriander. Set aside.</li><br /><li>In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, crab meat, avocado and apple. Toss gently with the fennel and radishes.</li><br /><li>Add the dressing and toss gently. 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I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ – the Lord (Luke 2:10-11, NIV).</em></p><br /><p><strong>Friend to Friend </strong></p><br /><p>I love hearing children sing Christmas carols! One little girl was heard singing that the shepherds were “washing their socks by night!” When my son was four-years-old, I overheard him singing “O Holy Night” in his best vibrato voice. I chuckled as I heard him boom, “Long lay the world in sin and ever<em> whining</em>!” <em>Sin and error pining</em> wasn’t in his vocabulary, but he definitely understood the concept of <em>ever whining.</em></p><br /><p>When I became a Christian, the words to familiar Christmas carols began jumping off the pages of the hymnal. It seems the gospel was right there in the words to the carols, and I had missed it before. I began to see what God had done in my life in the words of <em>Silent Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem,</em> and <em>Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.</em></p><br /><p>For example, let’s look at the words to <em>Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.</em></p><br /><p>First, look at all those exclamation marks in the song! These angels must have been very excited, and no wonder! They were proclaiming the birth of Jesus, the “newborn King.”</p><br /><p>The second line says “Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.” Some people are not too crazy about the word “sinner.” But originally it was an archery term that meant the distance between the bull’s eye and where the arrow landed on the target. Therefore, “sin” meant “to miss the perfect mark.” And it still means that today. Sin means to miss the mark of God’s perfection. The Bible says that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. And because of that sin, we have been separated from God. The first verse of <em>Hark! The Herald Angels Sing</em> tells us WHY Jesus came – to reconcile or join us back together with God. It also tells us TO WHOM Jesus came – “to all nations.” No wonder the angels were so excited!</p><br /><p>Verse one tells us why Jesus came. Verse two tells us WHO He was. He is adored in heaven. He is the everlasting Lord. He is the offspring of a Virgin’s womb. He is God with flesh and bones. He is Deity. He is Emmanuel – God with us.</p><br /><p>Verse three tells us HOW the Christ child made eternal life available to all mankind. He laid aside His glorious heavenly position, came to Earth as a man, and gave His life so that we could experience second birth (be born again) and live eternally in heaven.</p><br /><p><em>Hark! The Herald Angels Sing</em> tells us WHY Jesus came, WHO He was, and HOW He would accomplish His purposes to reconcile a lost world to God. That’s the gospel in a nutshell, and it’s all packed into one Christmas Carol.</p><br /><p>This holiday season, as you sing the familiar Christmas Carols, look for the gospel among the verses and let the melody of God’s great Gift fill your heart.</p><br /><p><strong>Let’s Pray</strong></p><br /><p>Dear Heavenly Father, thank you so much for the men and women who have gone before us to pen the words to the carols we sing today. I pray that as I sing the familiar words, You will stir me to praise You afresh. And I also pray for those who do not know Jesus as Lord and Savior. I pray that as they sing the words to carols or even hear them on the radio, they will recognize the gospel and understand that Jesus came as the babe in the manger to die on the cross…because of His great love for them. I pray that they will hear the gospel and embrace the truth.</p><br /><p>In Jesus’ Name,</p><br /><p>Amen.</p><br /><p><strong>Now It’s Your Turn</strong></p><br /><p>Pretend that you did not have a Bible handy, but only a hymnal or book of Christmas carols. Could you explain the gospel through the words in the songs? Why not give it a try.</p><br /><p>If you have children, consider using a hymnal for a family devotion, explaining the meaning to various Christmas songs.</p><br /><p><strong>More from the Girlfriends</strong>:</p><br /><p>It is hard not to get caught up in the pre-Christmas swirl of activity and lose focus on what’s important. If you would like ways to keep Jesus the focus of your holiday season, you’ll love <a href="http://www.sharonjaynes.com/resources.htm"><em>Celebrating a Christ Centered Christmas</em></a> by Sharon Jaynes. It’s packed with helpful ideas and inspiration.</p><br /><p>It’s finally here!<strong> </strong>Sharon, Gwen and Mary’s new 12-week devotion book, <a href="http://www.girlfriendsingod.com/trustinggod/"><em>Trusting God</em>,</a> is now available. This is the perfect book for individual study or for gathering a group of friends in what we call GiG Groups. With impactful devotions, study questions, journal pages, free on-line video intros, and an index of trust-building Scriptures…this book is a resource you’ll refer to time-and-time again.</p>bethshebahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901585764292753815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2623840022749217807.post-84856632355588954812011-12-19T07:22:00.000-08:002011-12-19T07:22:43.462-08:00(title unknown)( MERRY CHRISTMAS )<div>I really enjoy this blog go</div><div>visit Spenderosa !<br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align:left"><div style="margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PK7xQmonQos/Tu7zYxMX0zI/AAAAAAAAMTs/RcpeP4WF440/s1600/christmas%2Bbelieve.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PK7xQmonQos/Tu7zYxMX0zI/AAAAAAAAMTs/RcpeP4WF440/s640/christmas%2Bbelieve.jpg" width="537" /></a> </div><br /><br /><div style="margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center"><a 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c<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisIsGlamorous/~3/5Q038vSczx8/holiday-colour-inspiration-warm-woodsy.html">{holiday colour inspiration : warm & woodsy}</a>: I just Love the Holiday's don't you ? Tell me what you adore some much about this time of year.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">. . . gilded candelabras and <a href="http://citified.blogspot.com/2009/12/new-years-inspiration-champagne.html">champagne</a>, <a href="http://instagr.am/p/XhX55/">velvet</a> and <a href="http://citified.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-style-inspiration-silver.html">sequins</a> and the scent of pine cones -- a little holiday inspiration for this, the most wonderful time of the year . . .</span><br />
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(I have been on a plaid kick as long as I can remember but REALLY so since last year when I made <i>myself </i>something for the first time... the skirt that made the cover of Where Women Cook!) Always on the lookout for a unqiue find I went to a garage sale this past summer around the corner from our house and bought a remnant of fabric that caught my eye... plaid... <i>mais bien sur. </i></div><div style="text-align:center">$4.00.</div><div style="text-align:center">I have been sitting on it since then waiting to make something for My Chickens to wear for Thanksgiving... now that I think about it, I made the girls dresses last year for Thanksgiving too... in plaid! I didn't want to take any chances without a pattern since I was working with a VERY limited amount a fabric. One bad design and my whole idea would be shot so I hit our horrendous new Super Wal(Hell)mart (there is nothing "super" about it except that it's super gross) and bought some lame, Easy-Sew patterns.</div><div style="text-align:center">$4.00</div><div style="text-align:center">Turns out I really did have enough fabric to make all four kids (Chickens) something to wear! And two headbands for the girls!</div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZzqTBAOC0OE/TtWQQPTIGlI/AAAAAAAAHGw/YR8VtWN1ylg/s1600/IMG_2311.JPG" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZzqTBAOC0OE/TtWQQPTIGlI/AAAAAAAAHGw/YR8VtWN1ylg/s640/IMG_2311.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="float:right;margin-left:1em;text-align:right"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dSBGE5_4de0/TtWUWXQI-wI/AAAAAAAAHHw/vqaoCd0gNrg/s1600/IMG_2284.jpg" style="clear:right;margin-bottom:1em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dSBGE5_4de0/TtWUWXQI-wI/AAAAAAAAHHw/vqaoCd0gNrg/s320/IMG_2284.jpg" width="212" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">Aidan & Cousin Sofia</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align:center">So far, I had spent $8.00 - here's how much it cost to pull off the rest...Now, Aidan's sweater is Janie and Jack. <i>If</i> you are going to buy retail and buy <i>quality</i> you gotta buy Janie and Jack. Regular price is outrageous but they have wonderful sale racks and I have found that the way their clothing is cut that my children have ALWAYS been able to get two to <i>THREE</i> years out of any particular piece. I'm serious. It's so bizarre but it never fails. Aidan is six years old and that is the sweater he wore the Christmas when Amélie was born. You can just make their stuff work - it's incredible. That sweater was a gift. </div><div style="text-align:center">$ Free.</div><div style="text-align:center"> The orange polo shirt is a neighborhood hand-me-down </div><div style="text-align:center">$ Free. </div><div style="text-align:center"> I am all about the hand-me-downs. I sort thru the stuff that is totally not "us" and keep the basics. </div><div style="text-align:center">Speaking of... those little shoes Julien is wearing are from a friends son who was a baby 11 years ago. They've been in a tub in my basement until this moment. </div><div style="text-align:center">$ FREE</div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center">Now back to the girls for a moment.</div><div style="text-align:center">What to do when it's the day before Thanksgiving and you need tops? Why you pile the kids in the truck, say a prayer and head over to Target of course. <i> I am always in need</i> of solid color tops for the girls and on top of that, I love to dress them alike when I can.</div><div style="text-align:center">I found these two cream color shirts, one in each their size on clearance...</div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-smNvorqF40U/TtWRyukt4sI/AAAAAAAAHG4/d6KGZPdGQ3M/s1600/IMG_2269.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-smNvorqF40U/TtWRyukt4sI/AAAAAAAAHG4/d6KGZPdGQ3M/s640/IMG_2269.jpg" width="423" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center"> $4.00 a piece! And cute to boot.</div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="float:left;margin-right:1em;text-align:left"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QH4iP0Au42Q/TtWclTO2DWI/AAAAAAAAHIk/L79Epy-DNV8/s1600/IMG_8843.JPG" style="clear:left;margin-bottom:1em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QH4iP0Au42Q/TtWclTO2DWI/AAAAAAAAHIk/L79Epy-DNV8/s320/IMG_8843.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">My sister's wedding this summer.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align:center">Now for the fascinators. Ever since the wedding this summer and the fun I had designing and making the girl's hats and fascinators I have designed a hundred in my head. It all starts with an inspiration. What you probably can't see is that on everyones piece of clothing I used the selvage edge of the fabric as the hem (I LOVE doing that) and on the little pocket on Julien's romper I did not stitch the fabric under but left the left, right and bottom edges raw so they became all fringy... and super cute. I decided to go with the whole raw, fringy, Chanel thing for the headbands... The only Chanel I wear is No. 5 but Coco Chanel and that particular look thru the years is a <i>major </i>source of inspiration in many of my personal clothing selections. Now, if only I was a rich, 110 pound ingenue who epitomized the look...</div><div style="text-align:center">I digress... </div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WOiUhkrGvU0/TtWSr2aVT6I/AAAAAAAAHHA/l_I4VtbtSlo/s1600/IMG_2270.JPG" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="423" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WOiUhkrGvU0/TtWSr2aVT6I/AAAAAAAAHHA/l_I4VtbtSlo/s640/IMG_2270.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xj2D5PEl48w/TtWSsgfB1uI/AAAAAAAAHHI/Z0HRc81nv-g/s1600/IMG_2271.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xj2D5PEl48w/TtWSsgfB1uI/AAAAAAAAHHI/Z0HRc81nv-g/s640/IMG_2271.jpg" width="423" /></a></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">I love the gnarly rosettes and added the pearls at the last minute (at about midnight Wednesday night). After deciding they desperately needed pearls to cap of the Chanel thing I was considering cutting up a strand of my own and then I stumbled upon an old stretched out bracelet in my stash! JACK POT!</div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tyLN63ZSHzI/TtWTHyRW3gI/AAAAAAAAHHQ/FA9L3gAcU8E/s1600/IMG_2263.JPG" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tyLN63ZSHzI/TtWTHyRW3gI/AAAAAAAAHHQ/FA9L3gAcU8E/s320/IMG_2263.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">I KNEW there was a reason I never threw that piece of junk out!</div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-howk5iI8Pec/TtWTX-MPMCI/AAAAAAAAHHY/Kc-Y49Ku388/s1600/IMG_2301.JPG" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="423" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-howk5iI8Pec/TtWTX-MPMCI/AAAAAAAAHHY/Kc-Y49Ku388/s640/IMG_2301.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">Now for Julien's Onsie and Juliette's tights... </div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">What do you do when the theme is plaid with CREME and all you've got is <i>white</i> tights and a <i>white</i> Onsie???</div><div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-top:0px;text-align:center">Why you bust out the tea and TEA STAIN of course!!!</div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zMc2l0MUR8U/TtWUHsTH-0I/AAAAAAAAHHo/dJyuvCGYvZg/s1600/IMG_2258.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zMc2l0MUR8U/TtWUHsTH-0I/AAAAAAAAHHo/dJyuvCGYvZg/s320/IMG_2258.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">Problem solved!</div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">Oh, Juliette's navy blue Mary Janes are from the thrift shop, Striderite's... never-been-worn</div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">$2.00</div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">And Amélie's brown boots are from that semi-annual swanky children's resale thing I go to. Gymboree never-been-worn $9.00.</div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">So, shoes-n-all what is that, like $29.00??!!!!</div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">Sa-weet~</div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">Here's a few more pics...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VFNtMbSD8zU/TtWaoYmSNFI/AAAAAAAAHH8/4wilsWV28wY/s1600/IMG_2288.JPG" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="423" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VFNtMbSD8zU/TtWaoYmSNFI/AAAAAAAAHH8/4wilsWV28wY/s640/IMG_2288.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">All the Grandkids in our family. My SIL makes those sweet knit headbands! Have you seen her<b> </b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/victoriabutterbean?ref=ss_profile"><b>Butterbean </b></a>shop? Victoria is one of the most creative people I know. Like the rest of us, if she had more time and more money... we'd all have to watch out!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IknxKWH86i0/TtWarZTuiEI/AAAAAAAAHIE/c6cKiMimRLE/s1600/IMG_2267.JPG" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="423" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IknxKWH86i0/TtWarZTuiEI/AAAAAAAAHIE/c6cKiMimRLE/s640/IMG_2267.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">Time for mashed potatoes!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dvHRVHBwd64/TtWatidnKCI/AAAAAAAAHIM/B90f5QPJUUA/s1600/IMG_2330.JPG" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="435" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dvHRVHBwd64/TtWatidnKCI/AAAAAAAAHIM/B90f5QPJUUA/s640/IMG_2330.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">SIL Victoria et Moi</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3eWGHsd-MqQ/TtWaupmvNLI/AAAAAAAAHIU/30OUyxi6ji8/s1600/IMG_2337.jpg" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3eWGHsd-MqQ/TtWaupmvNLI/AAAAAAAAHIU/30OUyxi6ji8/s640/IMG_2337.jpg" width="411" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">Me and My Sisters!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R6QzGzy8Uww/TtWay42VVYI/AAAAAAAAHIc/CjBQh9CZ2V4/s1600/IMG_2318.JPG" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="423" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R6QzGzy8Uww/TtWay42VVYI/AAAAAAAAHIc/CjBQh9CZ2V4/s640/IMG_2318.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">Necessity is the mother of invention.</div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">A creative spirt <i>MUST create.</i> </div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"> No matter <i>how</i> flat a$ broke she is.</div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">Grab ahold of those crazy ideas in your head, whether it's selling your house in a horrible market to find your dream farm or making an elusive plaid taffeta dress <i>and go for it!!! </i></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">Keep on creating girls! </div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">Who knows what you will come up with next!!!</div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div><img width="1" height="1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/18059024-2283688795547123103?l=www.parisiennefarmgirl.com" alt="" /></div>bethshebahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901585764292753815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2623840022749217807.post-40120790587145940712011-11-25T20:03:00.000-08:002011-11-25T20:03:49.810-08:00I Want To Tri<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorkoutWarrior/~3/CCcgAJnK8Ro/i-want-to-tri.html">I Want To Tri</a>: <div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YWxL_9UujtE/TshgOHKNx2I/AAAAAAAABjM/1mT-rREpJmo/s1600/tri3.jpg"><img style="margin:0px auto 10px;width:400px;height:225px;text-align:center;display:block" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YWxL_9UujtE/TshgOHKNx2I/AAAAAAAABjM/1mT-rREpJmo/s400/tri3.jpg" /></a><span style="color:#009900;">I'm telling you what..<span>every time</span> I jump on the stationary bike or dive into the pool, the more and more I think about doing a <span>Tri</span>. I have even been researching some local <span>tri's</span> around Omaha and lurking on <span>tri</span> websites for training advice. I did find one that will happen in May and it is an all women's <span>triathlon</span>. Of course with Omaha weather, I know the options of <span>tri</span> races in the local area are slim. </span><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P5e1GSJoxkI/TshgNuy7YnI/AAAAAAAABjA/CXIPcMv4IuU/s1600/tri2.jpg"><img style="margin:0px auto 10px;width:400px;height:267px;text-align:center;display:block" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P5e1GSJoxkI/TshgNuy7YnI/AAAAAAAABjA/CXIPcMv4IuU/s400/tri2.jpg" /></a><span style="color:#009900;">When it comes to the swimming, I think I am decent. I can now swim a mile and a half but I am still swimming 100 yards in two minutes (pretty slow). I could improve this by adding in some intervals. </span></div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Running...well <span>considering</span> my ankle is more on and off then anything anymore I am just going to see how it feels come Spring. I am hoping the more I continue to stretch it and stay off of it when it comes to running, it will improve. I plan on doing a Sprint <span>Tri</span> for my first one, so I think I can handle the 5k run.</span><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6wy4mJgt1mA/TshgNnzzq2I/AAAAAAAABi0/GIpHDAB6fcw/s1600/tri1.jpg"><img style="margin:0px auto 10px;width:400px;height:282px;text-align:center;display:block" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6wy4mJgt1mA/TshgNnzzq2I/AAAAAAAABi0/GIpHDAB6fcw/s400/tri1.jpg" /></a><span style="color:#ff0000;">Now the biking is what I am worried about. First of all I just have a <span>mountain</span> bike, which gets around on the roads fine but it is nothing fancy. I was amazed at how much <span>Tri</span> bikes are and I will not spend an arm and leg on a bike until I know that I am more serious about racing. Also, how the heck do you go about learning how to change tires and the chains on your bike...I am horrible about <span>maintenance</span>. Finally, I really hate the idea of <span>training</span> on city roads. I have known several people who have been killed from cycling on roads and I am <span>deathly</span> afraid to go that route. I wonder if I could perform just as good with doing some of my rides on the stationary bike using intervals. </span></div><div><span style="color:#330033;">If anyone of you have done a <span>Tri</span>, help...I need advice!! </span><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div><img width="1" height="1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2645758978160780601-9106073413477886988?l=workoutwarrior-chels.blogspot.com" alt="" /></div><p></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WorkoutWarrior/~4/CCcgAJnK8Ro" height="1" width="1" />bethshebahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901585764292753815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2623840022749217807.post-19149494338203369572011-11-25T19:39:00.000-08:002011-11-25T19:39:42.029-08:00Stone Walls<a href="http://rosesandrustblogger.blogspot.com/2011/11/stone-walls.html">Stone Walls</a>: <div style="clear:left;float:left;margin-bottom:1em;margin-right:1em"><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="clear:right;float:right;margin-bottom:1em;margin-left:1em;text-align:center"></div><div style="text-align:right"><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;border-right:medium none;border-top:medium none;text-align:center"><em><span style="font-size:large;">I have a current obsession with interior stone walls. I love the solidity of them - as though they will stand forever. I also love the sense of history they give to a room - as if they have a story to tell. I love their texture, their unevenness, their imperfection. I prefer them paired with pale colours and perhaps limited to one feature wall so as not to feel too overwhelming.SIMPLE BUT SO ELEGANT !</span></em></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;border-right:medium none;border-top:medium none;text-align:center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ifVEXuJJf-s/TsinBMSMkzI/AAAAAAAACjs/uOXZCF2PkGY/s1600/stone+wall+living+room+via+bella+francais+interiors3.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ifVEXuJJf-s/TsinBMSMkzI/AAAAAAAACjs/uOXZCF2PkGY/s640/stone+wall+living+room+via+bella+francais+interiors3.jpg" width="524px" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align:center"><em><span style="font-size:large;">They are beautiful in a living room.....</span></em></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iQXzmRx7Cq4/TsinDfv3ZtI/AAAAAAAACj0/LrowtrUFKOg/s1600/stone+wall+living+room+via+campagne+decoration.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iQXzmRx7Cq4/TsinDfv3ZtI/AAAAAAAACj0/LrowtrUFKOg/s640/stone+wall+living+room+via+campagne+decoration.jpg" width="458px" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NwX3991GOXY/Tsi1DUfwvPI/AAAAAAAACks/d0bCSAodYM8/s1600/stone+wall+window+seat+via+pinterest16.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NwX3991GOXY/Tsi1DUfwvPI/AAAAAAAACks/d0bCSAodYM8/s640/stone+wall+window+seat+via+pinterest16.jpg" width="492px" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yFhjTh1OBow/TsinFvWIb_I/AAAAAAAACj8/DoYvj-TuXRs/s1600/stone+wall+living+room+via+cococozy.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="514px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yFhjTh1OBow/TsinFvWIb_I/AAAAAAAACj8/DoYvj-TuXRs/s640/stone+wall+living+room+via+cococozy.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KzvMITziW84/TsinUbbtXLI/AAAAAAAACkU/46MZS84sJB0/s1600/stone+wall+living+room+via+housetohome.co.uk.png" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KzvMITziW84/TsinUbbtXLI/AAAAAAAACkU/46MZS84sJB0/s640/stone+wall+living+room+via+housetohome.co.uk.png" width="640px" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DEb1PeuqNK4/TsinII7AklI/AAAAAAAACkE/FXTAwzfc4js/s1600/stone+wall+living+room+via+countryliving.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DEb1PeuqNK4/TsinII7AklI/AAAAAAAACkE/FXTAwzfc4js/s640/stone+wall+living+room+via+countryliving.jpg" width="500px" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aUIqtEh2cZ4/TsinKf5NDXI/AAAAAAAACkM/AieXNjdcWUw/s1600/stone+wall+living+room+via+eclecticrevisited.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="478px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aUIqtEh2cZ4/TsinKf5NDXI/AAAAAAAACkM/AieXNjdcWUw/s640/stone+wall+living+room+via+eclecticrevisited.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NyU4Ntg3Smk/Tsi1TUFpgrI/AAAAAAAAClc/y-TdB4MVyDk/s1600/stone+fireplace+living+room+via+cotedetexas.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="422px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NyU4Ntg3Smk/Tsi1TUFpgrI/AAAAAAAAClc/y-TdB4MVyDk/s640/stone+fireplace+living+room+via+cotedetexas.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><em><span style="font-size:large;"> and in a dining room.</span></em></div><br /><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ez0CR0FVY_M/TsimlA2lmqI/AAAAAAAACic/upoSivxm9XY/s1600/stone+wall+dining+room+via+campagne+deco.png" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="476px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ez0CR0FVY_M/TsimlA2lmqI/AAAAAAAACic/upoSivxm9XY/s640/stone+wall+dining+room+via+campagne+deco.png" width="640px" /></a></div><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LybrI9WPm8I/TsimnJMjGOI/AAAAAAAACik/B-G7yfIW0TU/s1600/stone+wall+dining+room+via+Country-Living.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LybrI9WPm8I/TsimnJMjGOI/AAAAAAAACik/B-G7yfIW0TU/s640/stone+wall+dining+room+via+Country-Living.jpg" width="500px" /></a></div><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IKDKkpRmUV4/Tsimq9F8ieI/AAAAAAAACis/IdlxNLwc77c/s1600/stone+wall+dining+room+via+desdemventana.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IKDKkpRmUV4/Tsimq9F8ieI/AAAAAAAACis/IdlxNLwc77c/s640/stone+wall+dining+room+via+desdemventana.jpg" width="450px" /></a></div><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RTuTnOqjKFE/TsimtRv-NdI/AAAAAAAACi0/FENtGPnL9bc/s1600/stone+wall+dining+room+via+missdesign.com+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="476px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RTuTnOqjKFE/TsimtRv-NdI/AAAAAAAACi0/FENtGPnL9bc/s640/stone+wall+dining+room+via+missdesign.com+%25282%2529.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align:center"><em><span style="font-size:large;">They make a great statement in an entry way or passage.....</span></em></div><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i95qHdq4Yzk/Tsimv7SrxPI/AAAAAAAACi8/BGV6JQcTzWs/s1600/stone+wall+entry+via+house+beautiful.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i95qHdq4Yzk/Tsimv7SrxPI/AAAAAAAACi8/BGV6JQcTzWs/s320/stone+wall+entry+via+house+beautiful.jpg" width="250px" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vNM4GqqPjus/Tsi1AxGy5xI/AAAAAAAACkk/QrMUvowj6XI/s1600/stone+wall+via+desiretoinspire.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vNM4GqqPjus/Tsi1AxGy5xI/AAAAAAAACkk/QrMUvowj6XI/s320/stone+wall+via+desiretoinspire.jpg" width="219px" /></a></div><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zKdxozqmkaI/Tsi1M6hn2YI/AAAAAAAAClM/1_YARKdiP2E/s1600/stone+walls+via+tumblr.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zKdxozqmkaI/Tsi1M6hn2YI/AAAAAAAAClM/1_YARKdiP2E/s640/stone+walls+via+tumblr.jpg" width="501px" /></a></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x1NbiC1ysiE/Tsi151uirTI/AAAAAAAAClk/ZmDSM8VcGtc/s640/stone+wall+passage+via+house+to+home.co.uk.png" width="594px" /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zKdxozqmkaI/Tsi1M6hn2YI/AAAAAAAAClM/1_YARKdiP2E/s1600/stone+walls+via+tumblr.jpg" style="clear:right;float:right;margin-bottom:1em;margin-left:1em"></a><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="font-size:large;">... and add such warmth and character to a kitchen.</span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vRZxnGYR_qM/Tsim_U3WPCI/AAAAAAAACjk/h4Ac0-9Hyvo/s1600/stone+wall+kitchen+via+pinterest13.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vRZxnGYR_qM/Tsim_U3WPCI/AAAAAAAACjk/h4Ac0-9Hyvo/s640/stone+wall+kitchen+via+pinterest13.jpg" width="452px" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-esRGMiHZhDk/Tsimzlri6_I/AAAAAAAACjE/jTFzhldYVfw/s1600/stone+wall+kitchen+via+accommodationsync.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-esRGMiHZhDk/Tsimzlri6_I/AAAAAAAACjE/jTFzhldYVfw/s640/stone+wall+kitchen+via+accommodationsync.jpg" width="482px" /></a></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pNWHDdPafI0/Tsi1IvBQnQI/AAAAAAAACk8/V40DExNg_bw/s1600/stone+walls+via+pinterest18.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="426px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pNWHDdPafI0/Tsi1IvBQnQI/AAAAAAAACk8/V40DExNg_bw/s640/stone+walls+via+pinterest18.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-adpv4Przrz0/Tsim3CuHj0I/AAAAAAAACjM/oHPEYxrFVjg/s1600/stone+wall+kitchen+via+cotedetexas2.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-adpv4Przrz0/Tsim3CuHj0I/AAAAAAAACjM/oHPEYxrFVjg/s640/stone+wall+kitchen+via+cotedetexas2.jpg" width="426px" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j37gW9V3a0Y/Tsim5E9BgAI/AAAAAAAACjU/BMMdvtAlAwk/s1600/stone+wall+kitchen+via+countryliving2.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j37gW9V3a0Y/Tsim5E9BgAI/AAAAAAAACjU/BMMdvtAlAwk/s640/stone+wall+kitchen+via+countryliving2.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BsvEh8LZExs/Tsi1PBDPB6I/AAAAAAAAClU/3D7KEfVwB24/s1600/stone+walls+via+underspanishmoss.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BsvEh8LZExs/Tsi1PBDPB6I/AAAAAAAAClU/3D7KEfVwB24/s640/stone+walls+via+underspanishmoss.jpg" width="514px" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gAylW8dBFH0/Tsim7arGCAI/AAAAAAAACjc/ZIXY9vtW2W8/s1600/stone+wall+kitchen+via+creategirl.blogspot.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gAylW8dBFH0/Tsim7arGCAI/AAAAAAAACjc/ZIXY9vtW2W8/s640/stone+wall+kitchen+via+creategirl.blogspot.jpg" width="508px" /></a></div><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><em><span style="font-size:large;">They work very well with the soft furnishings of a bedroom... </span></em></div><br /><div style="text-align:center"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8ntYMwF3kFk/TsimWlfQM0I/AAAAAAAACiE/lKPIm1djjgw/s1600/stone+wall+bedroom+via+pinterest12.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="496px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8ntYMwF3kFk/TsimWlfQM0I/AAAAAAAACiE/lKPIm1djjgw/s640/stone+wall+bedroom+via+pinterest12.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pa9yc2HdP-g/TsimZFdXmoI/AAAAAAAACiM/oITS7EvM9KA/s1600/stone+wall+bedroom+via+tumblr2.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pa9yc2HdP-g/TsimZFdXmoI/AAAAAAAACiM/oITS7EvM9KA/s640/stone+wall+bedroom+via+tumblr2.jpg" width="572px" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZM89e66TX1I/TsimQ0CA7BI/AAAAAAAACh0/fvmjQFKUc2Y/s1600/stone+wall+bedroom+via+4interior-design.com.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="480px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZM89e66TX1I/TsimQ0CA7BI/AAAAAAAACh0/fvmjQFKUc2Y/s640/stone+wall+bedroom+via+4interior-design.com.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4C9hscTL0io/TsimUbDg4rI/AAAAAAAACh8/T-oCmD5HhjQ/s1600/stone+wall+bedroom+via+josephine+ryan10.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="476px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4C9hscTL0io/TsimUbDg4rI/AAAAAAAACh8/T-oCmD5HhjQ/s640/stone+wall+bedroom+via+josephine+ryan10.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f4_yC2SX-Co/Tsi1Fm85YjI/AAAAAAAACk0/BwWgZlro_2c/s1600/stone+walls++bedroom+via+verdigrisvie.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="426px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f4_yC2SX-Co/Tsi1Fm85YjI/AAAAAAAACk0/BwWgZlro_2c/s640/stone+walls++bedroom+via+verdigrisvie.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align:center"><em><span style="font-size:large;">....and create interest in a bathroom.</span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oJbQNbC2D_M/TsimO81Me0I/AAAAAAAAChs/B1uENVdILm8/s1600/stone+wall+bathroom+via+pinterest17.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oJbQNbC2D_M/TsimO81Me0I/AAAAAAAAChs/B1uENVdILm8/s640/stone+wall+bathroom+via+pinterest17.jpg" width="478px" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yf6pk9rSBMc/TsimJEpNEPI/AAAAAAAAChc/64v4Twj-ybI/s1600/stone+wall+bathroom+source+unknown.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yf6pk9rSBMc/TsimJEpNEPI/AAAAAAAAChc/64v4Twj-ybI/s640/stone+wall+bathroom+source+unknown.jpg" width="470px" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ajlM3P7NJ3E/TsimL6lYvRI/AAAAAAAAChk/McKJxnIyjm8/s1600/stone+wall+bathroom+via+pinterest15.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ajlM3P7NJ3E/TsimL6lYvRI/AAAAAAAAChk/McKJxnIyjm8/s640/stone+wall+bathroom+via+pinterest15.jpg" width="486px" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><em><span style="font-size:large;">Now please excuse me while a recline on this inviting daybed and dream about a house full of beautiful stone walls.</span></em></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--KZshZf79GM/Tsimb6RLdnI/AAAAAAAACiU/FLxbWB8uI0c/s1600/stone+wall+day+bed+via+casa+decorado14.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="476px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--KZshZf79GM/Tsimb6RLdnI/AAAAAAAACiU/FLxbWB8uI0c/s640/stone+wall+day+bed+via+casa+decorado14.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><br /><div style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;border-right:medium none;border-top:medium none;clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zKdxozqmkaI/Tsi1M6hn2YI/AAAAAAAAClM/1_YARKdiP2E/s1600/stone+walls+via+tumblr.jpg" style="clear:right;float:right;margin-bottom:1em;margin-left:1em"></a><br /><div style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;border-right:medium none;border-top:medium none;clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="font-size:large;">Have a wonderful Sunday.</span></em></div><div style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;border-right:medium none;border-top:medium none;clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="font-size:large;">Till next time</span></em></div><div style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;border-right:medium none;border-top:medium none;clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;border-right:medium none;border-top:medium none;clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;border-right:medium none;border-top:medium none;clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="font-size:large;">Sharon x</span></em></div><div style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;border-right:medium none;border-top:medium none;clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;border-right:medium none;border-top:medium none;clear:both;text-align:left"><em>Image sources: 1. <a href="http://bellefrancaiseinteriors.blogspot.com/">Bella Francais Interiors</a>, 2 & 9. Campagne Decoration, 3, 12, 17, 18, 19. 24, 29, 31 Pinterest, 4. <a href="http://www.cococozy.com/">Coco Cozy</a>, 5 & 15. House to Home, 6, 10, 21. Country Living, 7. <a href="http://eclecticrevisited.wordpress.com/">Eclectic Revisited,</a> 8, 20. <a href="http://www.cotedetexas.blogspot.com/">Cote de Texas</a>, 11. <a href="http://desdemventana.blogspot.com/">Desde my Ventana</a> 13. House Beautiful, 14. <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/">Desire to Inspire</a>, 16, 25. Tumblr, 22. <a href="http://underspanishmoss.com/">Under Spanish Moss</a>, 23, <a href="http://creategirl.blogspot.com/">Create Girl,</a> 26. 4-interior design, 27. Josephine Ryan, 28. <a href="http://verdigrisvie.blogspot.com/">Verdigris Vie</a>, 30. Lux Interiors Designs, 32. <a href="http://casadecorada45.blogspot.com/">Casa Decorada</a></em></div><div style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;border-right:medium none;border-top:medium none;clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;border-right:medium none;border-top:medium none;clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x1NbiC1ysiE/Tsi151uirTI/AAAAAAAAClk/ZmDSM8VcGtc/s1600/stone+wall+passage+via+house+to+home.co.uk.png" style="clear:left;float:left;margin-bottom:1em;margin-right:1em"></a></div></div><div align="center"></div><div><img width="1" height="1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5134826733437250835-6782000564902853057?l=rosesandrustblogger.blogspot.com" alt="" /></div>bethshebahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901585764292753815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2623840022749217807.post-53255151807014157312011-11-24T09:09:00.001-08:002011-11-24T09:09:26.604-08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br /></div>bethshebahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901585764292753815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2623840022749217807.post-13171839876261039272011-11-14T07:38:00.000-08:002011-11-14T07:38:36.993-08:00CaitLoves: 1,048<a href="http://caitloves.blogspot.com/2011/11/1048.html?spref=bl">CaitLoves: 1,048</a>: This is the number of miles I have logged on my Garmin since I got it last Christmas. I was stunned when I downloaded all the data and was l...bethshebahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901585764292753815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2623840022749217807.post-78125554624757232962011-10-28T20:09:00.000-07:002011-10-28T20:09:12.407-07:00Almond Coconut Candy Bars<a href="http://www.blueeyedbakers.com/home/2011/10/27/almond-coconut-candy-bars.html">Almond Coconut Candy Bars</a>: <p>You shouldn't accept candy from strangers. HELLO, DOESNT THIS LOOK SCRUMPTIOUS</p><br /><p><span><span><img src="http://www.blueeyedbakers.com/storage/IMG_6346.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1319764873580" alt="" /></span></span></p><br /><p>Or, at least that's what we are lead to believe every day of the year EXCEPT Halloween. Does anyone else find this odd? It's NOT ok to take candy from unknown persons normally, but on Halloween it's perfectly acceptable to binge on sweet treats gathered from grown adults dressed like vampires?</p><br /><p>I mean, once your parents have scanned your candy bag for syringes. Obvy.</p><br /><p><span><span><img src="http://www.blueeyedbakers.com/storage/IMG_6297.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1319764977594" alt="" /></span></span></p><br /><p>Really though, assuming the candy in question is unopened and edible (2 year old bags of M&M's need not apply, old Mrs. Peterson), we will eat anything, Halloween or not. People give us candy, uh, we eat it. </p><br /><p>However, responsible parents who are worried that the Austin Powers down the street (PS - Does anyone else watch 'Happy Endings' because it is amazing) is handing out poisoned Snickers should implement our proven antidote to the candy coma (mental or physical, real or imagined)...</p><br /><p>MAKE YOUR OWN CANDY! Yessssss.</p><br /><p><span><span><img src="http://www.blueeyedbakers.com/storage/IMG_6331.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1319765279025" alt="" /></span></span></p><br /><p>What better way to assure your kids, um, or you, get not only the best candy in town but also the safest? If you make it yourself, you can happily trust that it's filled with love and chocolate and almonds and coconut and smiles. Who wouldn't want that kind of candy on Halloween?!?!</p><br /><p>Ok. Ok. Maybe the kids would reject the homemade candy bars because they are kids and they like things packaged in Reese's Peanut Butter Cup wrapping, but you? You will love these adult candy bars.</p><br /><p>Of course other parents will have to check the bags of their kids and will have to taste test these bars to make sure they aren't poisoned. Just. In. Case.</p><br /><p><span><span><img src="http://www.blueeyedbakers.com/storage/IMG_6336.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1319765546879" alt="" /></span></span></p><br /><p><strong>Almond Coconut Candy Bars</strong><br />Makes 32-ish Bars<br /><em>Adapted from <a href="http://www.bhg.com/recipe/cookies/coconut-candy-bars/">Better Homes & Gardens</a> </em></p><br /><p><em><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/blueeyedbakersrecipes/almond-coconut-candy-bars">Print Recipe</a></em></p><br /><p>2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 18 large rectangles)<br />1 1/2 cups whole almonds, lightly toasted<br />1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar<br />pinch of salt<br />2/3 cups (roughly 11 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted<br />1 14 ounce package of sweetened, flaked coconut<br />1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk<br />18 ounces dark chocolate</p><br /><p>Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup of the toasted almonds, brown sugar and salt in a food processor until a fine crumb. Add the melted butter. Mix until fully combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden on the edges and top. Allow to cool. </p><br /><p>Combine the coconut and sweetened condensed milk in a medium bowl. Spread the coconut mixture over the top of the crust very gently (so as not to pull away the top of the crust). Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of whole almonds (you may not use them all) evenly over the top of the crust, pressing them lightly into the coconut. Bake for 10 minutes or until top appears firmer.</p><br /><p>Melt the dark chocolate in a heat-proof bowl in the microwave on 30 second bursts, stirring between cooking, until almost melted. Be careful not to overcook and burn the chocolate. As you stir the chocolate will melt further so take note...Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top of the baked coconut and almonds. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack of chill in the fridge until the chocolate is set. Cut into bars and serve.</p>bethshebahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901585764292753815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2623840022749217807.post-3134689848941253602011-10-28T19:23:00.000-07:002011-10-28T19:23:06.123-07:00Friday Fabulousness....<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBottomOfTheIroningBasket/~3/dT4lmkcOfCU/friday-fabulousness_28.html">Friday Fabulousness....</a>: <div style="clear:both;text-align:center"></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p-kI_SAYqmk/Tqm-3bp2VEI/AAAAAAAALjA/jjtn_ob0Yn8/s1600/hair3.bmp" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p-kI_SAYqmk/Tqm-3bp2VEI/AAAAAAAALjA/jjtn_ob0Yn8/s400/hair3.bmp" width="385px" /></a></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a 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href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0tLPvl0e8dQ/Tqm--X--p1I/AAAAAAAALjI/z5G48rPXyqs/s1600/jumper.bmp" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0tLPvl0e8dQ/Tqm--X--p1I/AAAAAAAALjI/z5G48rPXyqs/s640/jumper.bmp" width="426px" /></a></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="font-size:x-small;">....bought this from H&M last weekend and have been living it in this week!</span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="color:blue;">It's been a great week...</span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="color:blue;">halfterm holiday for the children and we've been super-busy :)</span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="color:blue;">Tennis camp on the sunny days....</span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="color:blue;">cooking/reading/shopping on the rainy days, </span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="color:blue;">Leogland Windsor yesterday (fantastic!)</span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="color:blue;">And tomorrow (insert drumroll)....a Scalextric launch with cupcakes....woo hoo!!</span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="color:blue;">It's been a lot of fun....we have a Halloween party to plan and decorate for this weekend...but I think a pyjama day may be called for too!</span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="color:red;">I have decided that my November blogposts will have a theme....</span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="color:red;">"Wellness and Wellbeing".</span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="color:red;">I have been really busy working on it this week - some fabulous giveaways coming up plus some really great interviews, information and thoughts.</span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="color:red;">I'm excited!!</span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="color:blue;">I'm off to ask my husband to hide today's shopping - what should be Halloween candy is about to become "Thursday night candy"...</span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="color:blue;">I knew I should have waited til Monday ;)</span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><em><span style="font-size:large;color:purple;"><strong>Have a great week-end!!</strong></span></em></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5-OMFLVCDAg/TqnCbOowy_I/AAAAAAAALjo/UuIqYjINFiw/s1600/rug.bmp" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="187px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5-OMFLVCDAg/TqnCbOowy_I/AAAAAAAALjo/UuIqYjINFiw/s320/rug.bmp" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /><br /></div><div style="clear:both;text-align:center">....to win VIP Rugby League tickets enter the prize draw <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LighterLife?v=app_197602066931325&app_data=%26wlbb%3D1"><span style="font-size:large;color:blue;"><strong>here</strong></span></a></div><div><img width="1" height="1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1591364830882638581-851274796347274022?l=thebottomoftheironingbasket.blogspot.com" alt="" /></div><br /><p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/42O-oXxngWJaVup_NwgKMR8t5Zo/0/da"><img 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story study retreat at the politecnico di milano in italy.<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/17215/visiondivision-the-patient-gardener.html">read more</a> THIS LOOKS TO ME LIKE SOME FAIRY TALE DREAM WORLD WICKED.</strong>bethshebahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901585764292753815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2623840022749217807.post-22656964357081190362011-10-25T09:10:00.000-07:002011-10-25T09:21:06.402-07:00Summer Holiday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>I think I've found the place where I want to spend my summer holiday this year!</em></span></div>
UNBELIEVABLE, THIS HOUSE IS AMAZING,GO CHECK-OUT ROSESANDRUST WEB SITE !<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">Away from the madding crowd, with the beach on my doorstep, this house on South Africa's west coast would be perfect.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">A lovely big, open living area, casually furnished and filled with light.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">I would rustle up some magical seafood suppers in this kitchen...</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">A dining table big enough for our family and then some.....</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">The main bedroom has wraparound views....</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">There are 2 bedrooms that have their own little kitchenette and sitting area, perfect for grandparents or visiting friends.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">...including a play area.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">A quick stroll to the sea.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">Till next time</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">Sharon x</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Source:</span><em> </em></span><span style="color: #009933; font-size: small;">www.<b>lighthouse</b>location.com/</span></div>
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all my life i've been attracted to tattoos - but they are 'a no go' in my family - my first and only tat was a tramp stamp of a heart of some sorts <em>(i don't even know what it looks like bc i never see it, and always forget about it)</em> -- anyway i'm now looking into getting a few tatts that are meaningful in my life - to ground myself, to believe in myself, and to live freely ..</div>
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here's some tatts i found on Pinterest that interested me</div>
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sink or swim - perfect for a couple!!! - would do as a wedding ring instead of BLING - bling can come later - trying to get away from 'material possesions'</div>
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WOW,I SAY TO EACH HIS OR HER OWN , I FOR ONE AM A WENNIE, TOO CHICKEN TO INK MY SELF,</div>
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HOW ABOUT THE REST OF YOU ? GO- CHECK OUT TIPTOE BUTTERFLY BLOG !</div>
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i am an earth child - loven' Native American feather - would LOVE this baby on my foot!</div>
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a compass is a MUST - it's a tat i am DEF getting on my wrist - to guide me in the right direction wherever i am or am going ...</div>
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love this cutie </div>
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OH YES - MUST - so going to be a copy-cat!</div>
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another compass a little above on the forearm ..</div>
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would love this - but don't have the guts - but AM going to get something near my breasts as a reminder of what is ahead of me and what i will accomplish in getting healthy and cancer free for good!</div>
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and the <a href="http://tiptoebutterfly.blogspot.com/2011/10/sticky-give-away.html">WINNER of the custom stickers give-away</a> is:</div>
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Kristen Zielenbach </div>
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong>“You can succeed if nobody else believes it, but you will never succeed if you don't believe in yourself.” </strong></span></div>
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The paradox of being a human is that while we are social creatures, it is our own self-approval that is most necessary to live a contented life. While critics may argue with this fact, I assure you, it is indeed true because unless we value ourselves, no matter how much approval the world around us bestows upon us, we will never be satisfied, and we will never feel settled.<br />
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<strong>“Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputation and social standing, never can bring about a reform.” –Susan B. Anthony</strong></div>
Take for example the successful pop stars – Michael Jackson, Britney Spears or Whitney Houston. While talented, successful and adored by their fans, their unfortunate demise in one form or another was in succumbing to the image their fans perceived them to be. And the pressure, the mentality that they weren’t enough without the success in part caused them to reach for medicinal means to assuage their inability to calm down and just be content with their own company.<br />
The irony I find is that the validation we mistakenly seek from others reveals not what truly is, but what the observers sees based on their unique perspective and experience. So in fact, their judgment should have no weight on how we feel about ourselves. As revered Canadian Health and Fitness expert <a href="http://www.yurielkaim.com/">Yuri Elkaim</a> shares, “We must . . . consider that when someone judges somebody or something else, it says little about the target of their judgment and volumes about them sel[ves].”<br />
To understand why we seek approval is simple – we want to feel love. We want to be loved. However, to only seek external approval is to create an evil cycle of dependence and insecurity that will never propel us to a life of inner peace. The first step is to seek internal approval. Once we accept and know that we are enough just as we are, that we have the ability to push ourselves and strive to live our best lives, then when we give to others it isn’t out of a need to get something back because we know that already we are enough. <br />
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Ultimately, at the core of desiring love is to feel secure, to feel safe, and once we realize that the only thing that is certain is our own abilities, mindset and actions, then we can also gain strength, inner-peace and security because we realize that by seeking internal acceptance we are giving ourselves what we once thought only others could grant us. And consequently, it isn’t until we first accept ourselves, that others begin to accept us which is simply the sprinkles on top (not necessary, but sweet and delicious).<br />
And quite frankly, continually seeking outside approval is exhausting. Think about the many stressed filled hours that can be wasted by worrying about what others’ think? Why not gain back that time to pursue the passions and enjoy time with the people we love? Why not <a href="http://www.thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/2010/11/find-your-gumption.html">find the gumption</a> within ourselves to do something that invigorates our spirit and provokes conversation whether it be supportive or critical? At least, we will have owned our uniqueness and not apologized for it. And the amazing and most wonderful gift we can give ourselves, to help us sleep soundly each night, is to have been guided by the successes and mistakes that come from being brave, and that means ignoring the crowds who are simply echoing what the man next to him is saying. <br />
Yet again, writer Anna Quindlen sums it up quite well, “If your success is not on your own terms, if it looks good to the world but does not feel good in your heart, it is not success at all.” And how can we possibly feel good about success if we don’t first approve of what we each choose to do?<br />
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<strong>“Every man stamps his value on himself ... man is made great or small by his own will.” J.C.F. von Schiller</strong></div>
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So how do we go about trying to better accept ourselves? Here are a few suggestions found on the blog <em><a href="http://www.thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/%E2%80%9CThe%20worst%20loneliness%20is%20not%20to%20be%20comfortable%20with%20yourself.%E2%80%9D%20%E2%80%93Mark%20Twain">Advanced Life Skills</a></em>:</div>
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It will take a shift in mindset if you are under the impression that external approval is paramount, but with conscious effort, the inner-peace, love and security that you desire will material. Be patient with yourself and trust that self-acceptance will occur.</div>
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I like the way simple looks and since I like to create things myself but have limited amounts of time I'm always on the search for little ideas that pack a big wow factor. The following ideas and images inspired me for their fun, whimsy and simplicity. I so do enjoy Halloween , Check out ( The Entertaining House ) what a delightful blog .<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6OfaMCcwOu8/TqPfrvnvnmI/AAAAAAABA4w/pp-KeiWApjo/s1600/halloween++1.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6OfaMCcwOu8/TqPfrvnvnmI/AAAAAAABA4w/pp-KeiWApjo/s640/halloween++1.jpg" width="548" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I love the idea of placing the pumpkins, stacked on top of one another in my fireplace. I think a very similar effect can be created with pumpkins and candles without even having to carve the flames - though it is a fun effect. I also think an arrangement of white pumpkins and white candles would be a sophisticated, elegant and easy alternative.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ta8zADrVS_c/TqPfsCyTciI/AAAAAAABA5A/lLFCEobxgbU/s1600/halloween+country+living.jpg" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ta8zADrVS_c/TqPfsCyTciI/AAAAAAABA5A/lLFCEobxgbU/s640/halloween+country+living.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">image via Country Living</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />I love the simple Jack o'Lantern placed inside the glass jar... add some baked goods on elegant dishes and your table is festive, fun and without a lot of time and effort.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tQqX4T-l7Tw/TqPfsf5GijI/AAAAAAABA5I/yd6ftJGiGE4/s1600/halloween+good+house+keeping.jpg" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tQqX4T-l7Tw/TqPfsf5GijI/AAAAAAABA5I/yd6ftJGiGE4/s400/halloween+good+house+keeping.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">image via Country Living</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />Again, the arrangement on the buffet is simple, effortless and effective.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TDi8kL5pLZg/TqPlIF7fvuI/AAAAAAABA6k/EuVj2RGaSUE/s1600/halloween+d.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TDi8kL5pLZg/TqPlIF7fvuI/AAAAAAABA6k/EuVj2RGaSUE/s640/halloween+d.jpg" width="414" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />These stairs are a perfect example of simple meets whimsy. The mice are simply decals attached to the stairs. Nothing is more simple than the word Halloween hand written on some elegant white pumpkins. If you have a small budget, you could cluster three pumpkins together at the bottom of the stairs and simply write "boo" on them. This would be just as effective.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vb1NGBkZR0Q/TqPlVVi-wBI/AAAAAAABA6s/3eG1d727uZs/s1600/halloween+a.jpg" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="428" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vb1NGBkZR0Q/TqPlVVi-wBI/AAAAAAABA6s/3eG1d727uZs/s640/halloween+a.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">image via Pinterest</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />These Jack o'Lantern clementines may just be my favorite find! I love the simplicity of this idea and I love the idea of making a healthy treat festive. I'm bringing snacks in for Halloween parties at school. I was trying really hard to stay away from the junk and I think this is something that my kids of all ages would love!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UWMTngNEVeY/TqPlVqLF9_I/AAAAAAABA60/kkDPhZ0DamQ/s1600/halloween+b.jpg" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UWMTngNEVeY/TqPlVqLF9_I/AAAAAAABA60/kkDPhZ0DamQ/s640/halloween+b.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">image via Midwestliving.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Of course Halloween parties need some sweetness to them. So you're not a baker, or a cake decorator, or perhaps you are but you don't have or really want to spend the time on something labor intensive. These cupcakes are cute, fun, simple and festive!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SgBR_8mGBqI/TqPfsjACJ_I/AAAAAAABA5Q/GAK8pAgBpwc/s1600/halloween+martha+stewart.jpg" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SgBR_8mGBqI/TqPfsjACJ_I/AAAAAAABA5Q/GAK8pAgBpwc/s640/halloween+martha+stewart.jpg" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">image via Martha Stewart</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />We all have leftover plastic Easter eggs at home. What a fun way to recycle them into something creative. (Directions on the Martha Stewart website) These make cute class gifts or party favors.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h7mRexDgnEQ/TqPfs4K9rWI/AAAAAAABA5Y/jN4gOVprAhE/s1600/halloween+martha+stewart+2.jpg" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h7mRexDgnEQ/TqPfs4K9rWI/AAAAAAABA5Y/jN4gOVprAhE/s640/halloween+martha+stewart+2.jpg" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">image via Martha Stewart</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />This has to be one of my all-time favorite ideas. The Jack o'Lantern balloons can't be more simple to make ... a black Sharpie, some orange balloons et voila!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H1K60W2HGGE/TqPftFVHqEI/AAAAAAABA5g/Pdr-SvAi5KY/s1600/halloween+martha+stewart+6.jpg" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H1K60W2HGGE/TqPftFVHqEI/AAAAAAABA5g/Pdr-SvAi5KY/s640/halloween+martha+stewart+6.jpg" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">image via Martha Stewart</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I think these are perhaps my best find this year! How clever of Martha. Again, this is so simple. A few small pumpkins, some inexpensive, plastic, vampire teeth and some red pushpins will make your Halloween a hilarious one!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DouiiTpeQdc/TqPfteWXWQI/AAAAAAABA5o/hMMwTRtUptI/s1600/halloween+martha+stewart+3.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DouiiTpeQdc/TqPfteWXWQI/AAAAAAABA5o/hMMwTRtUptI/s640/halloween+martha+stewart+3.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Tissue paper lined votives will add more whimsy to your Halloween home!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wCNgkZ6WE4k/TqPftvbztZI/AAAAAAABA5w/dDIdTr9qDeg/s1600/halloween+martha+stewart+4.jpg" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wCNgkZ6WE4k/TqPftvbztZI/AAAAAAABA5w/dDIdTr9qDeg/s640/halloween+martha+stewart+4.jpg" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">image via Martha Stewart</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />This is a project you can get the kids involved with. Create scary faces using potatoes or apples and let the kids stamp them onto brown or Halloween colored bags stuffed with fun bite-sized treats!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gfccjU93XqA/TqPft2PZczI/AAAAAAABA54/iiTAVqH6oNI/s1600/halloween.jpg" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gfccjU93XqA/TqPft2PZczI/AAAAAAABA54/iiTAVqH6oNI/s640/halloween.jpg" width="520" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">image via Swanky-chic-fete.blogspot</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />I loved these brightly colored white chocolate covered pretzels!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--oqyIQw2NAQ/TqPfuBvFcGI/AAAAAAABA6A/eh5qdBbRIyY/s1600/halloween+martha+stewart+5.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--oqyIQw2NAQ/TqPfuBvFcGI/AAAAAAABA6A/eh5qdBbRIyY/s640/halloween+martha+stewart+5.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Another all-time favorite! To make enough of these for a crowd, and a simpler version of Martha's, draw faces on some disposable plastics cups with a Sharpie. The effect is very much the same and the effort level is much less!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WnM9awLy5b4/TqPxavY8IvI/AAAAAAABA7E/MUlenpkm1Xw/s1600/strawberries.jpg" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WnM9awLy5b4/TqPxavY8IvI/AAAAAAABA7E/MUlenpkm1Xw/s400/strawberries.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">via Taste of Home</td></tr></tbody></table><br />These spooky strawberries couldn't be any more adorable! Or easier! Simply dip your strawberry in white chocolate and then using a pastry bag fitted with a small tip use melted chocolate or chocolate frosting to draw on the faces.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L0Lhvu5ood8/TqPfui6InoI/AAAAAAABA6I/JIPFaMix1fM/s1600/halloween+via+tumblr.jpg" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L0Lhvu5ood8/TqPfui6InoI/AAAAAAABA6I/JIPFaMix1fM/s400/halloween+via+tumblr.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">image via Tumblr</td></tr></tbody></table><br />A most egg-cellent idea! My boys love devilled eggs and they love olives as well. What a great after school snack idea!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="clear:both;text-align:center"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qm-zkJdWBgA/TqPfuzu_pVI/AAAAAAABA6Q/y72UtntIt-8/s1600/halloween+martha+stewart+7.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qm-zkJdWBgA/TqPfuzu_pVI/AAAAAAABA6Q/y72UtntIt-8/s640/halloween+martha+stewart+7.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Ok, maybe this idea is not so simple... but they are beautiful!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-17F4hR-kSTM/TqPlfpKK_VI/AAAAAAABA68/C0bOcHvVCN0/s1600/halloween+c.jpg" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-17F4hR-kSTM/TqPlfpKK_VI/AAAAAAABA68/C0bOcHvVCN0/s640/halloween+c.jpg" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">image via Martha Stewart</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Another fun, simple and creative idea that required little time and effort for a maximum result. Place a glow stick inside a white, green or orange balloon and, using a Sharpie, draw on your spooky faces!<br /><br />If you're not already in the Spirit of things, I hope this helped! A fabulous Sunday is expected here in Southern Connecticut. A perfect day to visit the apple orchard and the pumpkin patch!<br /><br /><br /><br />xoxo<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><span style="Edwardian Script ITC";line-height:115%font-family:";font-size:36.0pt;">Jessica</span></div><br /><div><br /><span style="Edwardian Script ITC";line-height:115%font-family:";font-size:36.0pt;"><br /></span></div><br /><div><br /><span style="Edwardian Script ITC";line-height:115%font-family:";font-size:36.0pt;"><br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://doodlebuglounge.blogspot.com"><img alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" /></a><img width="1" height="1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/132243920361728630-3239677354933073183?l=www.theentertaininghouse.com" alt="" /></div><p></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheEntertainingHouse/~4/qmno24cEAOE" height="1" width="1" />bethshebahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901585764292753815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2623840022749217807.post-39278979223453312212011-10-22T20:48:00.000-07:002011-10-22T20:48:26.276-07:00Words to live by......<a href="http://www.everythingfab.com/2011/10/words-to-live-by_19.html">Words to live by......</a>: <a href="http://s633.photobucket.com/albums/uu54/Everythingfab/?action=view&current=IMG_1707PNG.jpg"><img src="http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu54/Everythingfab/IMG_1707PNG.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:large;"><i>Life is full of beauty. Notice it.</i></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:large;"><i>Notice the bumble bee, the small child, </i></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:large;"><i>and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. </i></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:large;"><i>Live your life to the fullest potential, </i></span><br /><span style="font-size:large;"><i>and fight for your dreams.</i></span></div><div style="text-align:right"><br /></div><div style="text-align:right">~Ashley Smith</div><br /><span style="font-size:xx-small;">{Image scanned and edited by myself from <a href="http://www.townandcountrymag.com/">Town &Country</a> November 2011}</span><div><img width="1" height="1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5782412910807137400-7114614993881602047?l=www.everythingfab.com" alt="" /></div>bethshebahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901585764292753815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2623840022749217807.post-78710854827563530812011-10-22T20:37:00.000-07:002011-10-22T20:37:15.301-07:00Happy Weekend<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MyUncommonSliceOfSuburbia/~3/nhlWFEaiI3A/happy-weekend.html">Happy Weekend</a>: <div style="text-align:center"><span style="Times New Roman", serif;font-family:Georgia, ";font-size:large;color:#444444;">Thanks for all your comments on the shower. The glass door has been installed and we are just waiting on one more light to install. </span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#444444;"><br /><br /><span style="Times New Roman", serif;font-family:Georgia, ";font-size:large;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span style="Times New Roman", serif;font-family:Georgia, ";font-size:large;color:#444444;">My fabulous father in law came to visit from IL, the kids are so excited to spend time with him.</span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#444444;"><br /><br /><span style="Times New Roman", serif;font-family:Georgia, ";font-size:large;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span style="Times New Roman", serif;font-family:Georgia, ";font-size:large;color:#444444;">I'll leave you with some beautiful pictures while we are off enjoying the weekend!</span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br /><br /></div><div 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serif;font-family:Georgia, ";font-size:x-small;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#444444;"><br /><br /><span style="Times New Roman", serif;font-family:Georgia, ";font-size:large;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#444444;"><br /><br /><span style="Times New Roman", serif;font-family:Georgia, ";font-size:large;"></span></span></div><div style="line-height:0px;padding-bottom:2px;text-align:center"><br /><br /></div><div style="line-height:0px;padding-bottom:2px;text-align:center"><br /><br /></div><div style="line-height:0px;padding-bottom:2px;text-align:center"><br /><br /></div><div style="line-height:0px;padding-bottom:2px;text-align:center"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align:center"><div style="float:left;padding-bottom:0px;padding-top:0px"><div style="color:#76838b"> </div></div></div><div style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#444444;"><span><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XD8biuDS7DU/TOFw7EHTV_I/AAAAAAAACpA/REh6mbL5zXw/s640/Badrum+byggt+p%25C3%25A5+dr%25C3%25B6mmar3.jpg" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#444444;"><span>Decorpad</span></span><div style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#444444;"><br /><br /><span style="Times New Roman", serif;font-family:Georgia, ";font-size:large;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span style="Times New Roman", serif;font-family:Georgia, ";font-size:large;color:#444444;">XOXO</span></div></div><span style="Times New Roman", serif;font-family:Georgia, ";font-size:large;"></span><div><img width="1" height="1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7744770006893153910-7605819920112641864?l=www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com" alt="" /></div><p></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MyUncommonSliceOfSuburbia/~4/nhlWFEaiI3A" height="1" width="1" />bethshebahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901585764292753815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2623840022749217807.post-34190370975586744982011-10-22T20:33:00.000-07:002011-10-22T20:33:53.816-07:00The Weekend . . .<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyLuxurious/~3/nZd2BWlSwn4/weekend_21.html">The Weekend . . .</a>: <p><img style="display:block;float:none;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq0usxJUnw1qb0bzxo1_500.jpg" width="600" height="600" /><img style="display:block;float:none;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto" src="http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/7861383935/1/tumblr_lbs899fgTo1qzs9t3" width="600" height="448" /></p> <p>A weekend of family, time with my adorable niece and nephew and cozying up with fabulous food, apple cider and friends. I most certainly am ready for Friday. Time to pull out the heavy sweaters, snuggle with loved ones under blankets and let the fire crackle.</p> <p>This past week has brought some exciting news, more reasons to go shopping to add some fun and stylish accessories to your wardrobe and passionate conversation and validation. Here’s a look back over the week that was on <em><strong>The Simply Luxurious Life</strong></em>:</p> <p>*<a href="http://www.thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/2011/10/single-or-married-20-things-to-do.html"><strong>Single or Married: 20 Things To Do</strong></a></p> <p>*<strong><a href="http://www.thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/2011/10/my-favorite-fall-accessories.html">My Favorite Fall Accessories</a></strong></p> <p>*<strong><a href="http://www.thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/2011/10/jenesequa-magazine-is-here.html">Jenesequa: The Magazine Is Here!</a></strong></p> <p><strong>*</strong><a href="http://www.thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/2011/10/perfect-holiday-dress.html"><strong>The Perfect Holiday Dress</strong></a></p> <p>*<strong><a href="http://www.thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/2011/10/style-inspiration_20.html">Fall Neutrals – Style Inspiration</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/2011/10/rooney-mara-vogue-us-november-2011.html">*Vogue US – November 2011 – Rooney Mara</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/2011/10/why-not-revel-in-simple-pleasures-part.html">*Why Not . . . Revel in Simple Pleasures? Part Deux</a></strong></p> <p>And be sure to check out this week’s newsletter – <a href="http://archive.aweber.com/simplylux1/7Ya.6/h/The_Simply_Luxurious_Life_s.htm"><strong>issue #71</strong></a> – click <a href="http://archive.aweber.com/simplylux1/7Ya.6/h/The_Simply_Luxurious_Life_s.htm"><strong>here</strong></a> to view.</p> <p>Here is to a weekend that is full of laughter, rest and simple pleasures. Until Monday, bonjour.</p> <p><b><i>{Receive additional simply luxurious ideas and inspiration by subscribing to the weekly newsletter. Click </i></b><a href="http://archive.aweber.com/simplylux1/Hrqkk/h/The_Simply_Luxurious_Life_s.htm"><b><i>here</i></b></a><b><i> to view a past issue and simply sign up by entering your first name and email address in the middle column to the right on the homepage of </i></b><a href="http://www.thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/"><b><i>The Simply Luxurious Life</i></b></a><b><i> blog. 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Follow me </i></b><a href="http://www.twitter.com/simplyluxurious"><b><i>here</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://www.twitter.com/simplyluxurious"><b><i>@simplyluxurious</i></b></a><b><i>.} </i></b></p> <p align="right"><span style="font-size:78%;">Images: (1) </span><a href="http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/7861383935/1/tumblr_lbs899fgTo1qzs9t3"><span style="font-size:78%;">Banana Milk</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> (2) </span><a href="http://thewhiteruffle.tumblr.com/post/8998037232"><span style="font-size:78%;">thewhiteruffle</span></a></p> <div><img width="1" height="1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6310399481533841878-2960834197428938388?l=www.thesimplyluxuriouslife.com" alt="" /></div><div><br /><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyLuxurious?a=nZd2BWlSwn4:380lf5xOYlI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyLuxurious?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyLuxurious?a=nZd2BWlSwn4:380lf5xOYlI:Miiyz6yFTis"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyLuxurious?d=Miiyz6yFTis" border="0" /></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyLuxurious/~4/nZd2BWlSwn4" height="1" width="1" />bethshebahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901585764292753815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2623840022749217807.post-21529636323340057982011-10-22T20:31:00.000-07:002011-10-22T20:31:16.749-07:00HAPPY *SWEATERS + SPARKLES* WEEKEND<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/mCAtj/~3/qhrqITzIbgE/happy-sweaters-sparkles-weekend.html">HAPPY *SWEATERS + SPARKLES* WEEKEND</a>: I'm heading out to NYC today, but in my head, I'm still in Seattle dreaming of a quiet weekend...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cocokelley/6266703606/" title="cardiganlookbook2 by coco+kelley, on Flickr"><img alt="cardiganlookbook2" height="638" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6180/6266703606_fa45e2f2fd_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />I love the mix of sparkle and cozy in the latest <a href="http://www.cardigannewyork.com/store/index.php?dispatch=lookbook.view&category=women&collection=fall_2011">Cardigan lookbook</a>. It perfectly captures my PNW style and my love of sequins.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cocokelley/6266175755/" title="001 by coco+kelley, on Flickr"><img alt="001" height="638" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6057/6266175755_392a930312_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Because most days, let's be honest, I'd rather be wearing this...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cocokelley/6266175635/" title="cardiganlookbook1 by coco+kelley, on Flickr"><img alt="cardiganlookbook1" height="638" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6032/6266175635_8fff2e7ea7_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Casual looks so much more fun when you've got a furry little scarf or flashy cardi to top it off!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cocokelley/6266703780/" title="006 by coco+kelley, on Flickr"><img alt="006" height="638" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6039/6266703780_378a0f55a4_o.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Hope you all find a perfect mix of dress up and downtime this weekend!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cocokelley.com/" title="xo cassandra by coco+kelley, on Flickr"><img alt="xo cassandra" height="73" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5517244893_f403dd36aa_o.jpg" width="141" /></a><div><img width="1" height="1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5885723854587468375-8668469127461357978?l=cocokelley.blogspot.com" alt="" /></div><p></p><div><br /><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/mCAtj?a=qhrqITzIbgE:usATfmeyL2w:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/mCAtj?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/mCAtj?a=qhrqITzIbgE:usATfmeyL2w:4cEx4HpKnUU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/mCAtj?i=qhrqITzIbgE:usATfmeyL2w:4cEx4HpKnUU" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/mCAtj?a=qhrqITzIbgE:usATfmeyL2w:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/mCAtj?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0" /></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/mCAtj/~4/qhrqITzIbgE" height="1" width="1" />bethshebahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901585764292753815noreply@blogger.com0