tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147953134900150752024-03-02T00:16:52.890-08:00Georgia's Home InspirationsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-48309182195442858162014-05-23T05:22:00.000-07:002016-04-21T10:32:41.581-07:00Lisa and Nikki's Friday Finds!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">What has inspired and delighted us this week? Here they are - the sights, sounds, tastes and one-of-a-kinds we loved!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Up in our neck of the woods, summer has finally arrived; spring never made it! We love the idea of using vintage wash tubs for container gardening. Find these at flea markets and get your herbs and veggies going!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Fill a tray with vintage tomato pincushions for a summery centerpiece! They really make us think of the real thing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Make a bouquet with vintage glass beaded flowers. The workmanship leaves us in awe!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Are you familiar with <a href="https://www.dosomething.org/">DoSomething.org</a>? It's one of the largest organizations of young people working for social change. We love their Thumb Wars Campaign where you can send friends thumb socks to encourage them not to text and drive. Now that's doing something!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, everyone!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Add flowers and you have a sweet vase. A large silver plated sugar bowl looks great with a small ivy plant tucked inside. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Cut glass sugar bowls add a little functional elegance to cosmetics and toiletries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">A great way to corral office supplies!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Perfect for serving nuts and candies!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">And then, of course, you could use them for sugar!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Find them at antique stores and flea markets or contact Georgia's if you see one you can't live without; we keep them in stock!</span></div>
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So f</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">rom Georgia to Cleveland to the Chicago Botanic Garden Antiques and Garden Fair -</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"> here they are, the vintage finds and one-of-a-kinds that have inspired and delighted us. And yes, more to come!</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfnFcaLwrhDy-P9v8yZ1ivykbpgh7_NAa-87vNWrNCQqOojd4Mc-o3WwhxYaHVxN6c7n6dv8a7gN9jhMr_0Ef78zLJmJhtehSBTUkASIYkrGXDqsoNNCLhADQH7tcGOaTIKn9p2efg0UM/s1600/IMG_5386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfnFcaLwrhDy-P9v8yZ1ivykbpgh7_NAa-87vNWrNCQqOojd4Mc-o3WwhxYaHVxN6c7n6dv8a7gN9jhMr_0Ef78zLJmJhtehSBTUkASIYkrGXDqsoNNCLhADQH7tcGOaTIKn9p2efg0UM/s1600/IMG_5386.jpg" height="390" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">How wonderful is this over-sized ottoman upholstered in vintage grain sack fabric!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVzsk0ox_BO4y3aOs5uA_e1i58MEnFpsW9vH3mS3HvGbuOJPWcHAssCcW0NN3IwuH_D11_cxnUSSGXtJcYkE7gBhr7xBXo9YUQEBCIKxADlv728DpPevBWA6_QPMxkychyh67BW13vgg/s1600/IMG_5588.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVzsk0ox_BO4y3aOs5uA_e1i58MEnFpsW9vH3mS3HvGbuOJPWcHAssCcW0NN3IwuH_D11_cxnUSSGXtJcYkE7gBhr7xBXo9YUQEBCIKxADlv728DpPevBWA6_QPMxkychyh67BW13vgg/s1600/IMG_5588.jpg" height="640" width="360" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">A glimpse at Georgia's booth at the Chicago Botanic Garden Antiques and Garden Fair.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXvIH0MCXzVQZyDTimDa-v_bmYcXJzRZu1o58N4coFQogAgyjuwkbvIKKY7XCP2UHbYeH1x7AIzJslP6pdsb-8e3CFLJ99OtuTMlYZIgzyKznDvB0AbsfuIkseLrOTrvOsiDQe4OriMQ/s1600/IMG_5405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXvIH0MCXzVQZyDTimDa-v_bmYcXJzRZu1o58N4coFQogAgyjuwkbvIKKY7XCP2UHbYeH1x7AIzJslP6pdsb-8e3CFLJ99OtuTMlYZIgzyKznDvB0AbsfuIkseLrOTrvOsiDQe4OriMQ/s1600/IMG_5405.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">This antique wrought iron fence piece is in Georgia's inventory. It's perfect for a headboard, wall hanging or used in a coffee table like the one below.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_-8EnSk1ybk7e8wgMqufn_GSP1amF2YS3z3CrZh5_wObUf1Axxn5pvhcqswm1rj7X_1tkrXY3lFNCRMZIKEtOKYwPPPpa-JWREaC-o02x_bLcUFar73hgemYSIzc9_jxTFpZgIq57us/s1600/IMG_5407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_-8EnSk1ybk7e8wgMqufn_GSP1amF2YS3z3CrZh5_wObUf1Axxn5pvhcqswm1rj7X_1tkrXY3lFNCRMZIKEtOKYwPPPpa-JWREaC-o02x_bLcUFar73hgemYSIzc9_jxTFpZgIq57us/s1600/IMG_5407.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzGQKM8gVXhbeh0d7GQjsgQD58JFZ1bKnQUi5bJvKd1oZQfqG8E4C5CQF6SoqVhoecK-8tCSiLJYbfqYDisbe0ELHU-mnjq8cdDHFpMyW_SpVAa5MHLHmpt64tDZmEQNyurAstjujoFU/s1600/IMG_5395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzGQKM8gVXhbeh0d7GQjsgQD58JFZ1bKnQUi5bJvKd1oZQfqG8E4C5CQF6SoqVhoecK-8tCSiLJYbfqYDisbe0ELHU-mnjq8cdDHFpMyW_SpVAa5MHLHmpt64tDZmEQNyurAstjujoFU/s1600/IMG_5395.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Beautiful embroidered linen sachets with vintage lace trim. These sachets were filled with French lavender. What a great gift for the bride-to-be!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKU0L7gMFO-YcyKoIiQWBndHAVnE0P4XqoSFJYiS4VEJwxxDvpbfwnrXqMP_Z8F5tvuQJLbHCS2760jJxY5EsXXbnF7I_3Z9tWckEqf0WFhyphenhyphenGoCJhtb0bOJq36cFONlnWWgkxdGwZuX4/s1600/IMG_5589.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKU0L7gMFO-YcyKoIiQWBndHAVnE0P4XqoSFJYiS4VEJwxxDvpbfwnrXqMP_Z8F5tvuQJLbHCS2760jJxY5EsXXbnF7I_3Z9tWckEqf0WFhyphenhyphenGoCJhtb0bOJq36cFONlnWWgkxdGwZuX4/s1600/IMG_5589.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Vintage English Winstanley Pottery brown hares with glass eyes from Poverty Hollow Enterprises. We loved these guys ranging in size from 6 to 12 inches. How perfect are they for decorating a spring table or tucking into a sideboard or mantel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGmRhY0PzmPX6i_ekbHtx73E7IjYxENIVXDvuk8xCv7LVKW7OF8jZpwJ2RWQ0hhUiYUCCikF8qnTqci7NqfWqcJhAV0K5jHco8i6r2umJjyQXuDgkrca_uirQI03Gxg3WMpAGdW4K0ns/s1600/IMG_5343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGmRhY0PzmPX6i_ekbHtx73E7IjYxENIVXDvuk8xCv7LVKW7OF8jZpwJ2RWQ0hhUiYUCCikF8qnTqci7NqfWqcJhAV0K5jHco8i6r2umJjyQXuDgkrca_uirQI03Gxg3WMpAGdW4K0ns/s1600/IMG_5343.jpg" height="640" width="458" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Also from Poverty Hollow, vintage ceramic dog and cat head wine stoppers! Too cute!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0aeujzj8_h-Bk-sNvhVt4U_QlvHS5fJCz4Uxk7ouKNxuhyYTVNNPvEgeD0G8Aayag7RNHX_V9zUVI2rC03B6fK4jpyXwqAqKYUBQqwaojkqdqvOwaJdZLH3OZrJHY7YCbXVdJWN-jPsM/s1600/IMG_5416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0aeujzj8_h-Bk-sNvhVt4U_QlvHS5fJCz4Uxk7ouKNxuhyYTVNNPvEgeD0G8Aayag7RNHX_V9zUVI2rC03B6fK4jpyXwqAqKYUBQqwaojkqdqvOwaJdZLH3OZrJHY7YCbXVdJWN-jPsM/s1600/IMG_5416.JPG" height="398" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">And this 1920's Chesterfield sofa! Found in a home library in England, we thought it was in amazing shape. "Chester" came home with us! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Have a good weekend, friends!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/d65b42020d52095242b26cfc4a27cc1f.png" style="border: 0px currentcolor !important;" /></a></span></div></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-62983277414846698062014-04-11T11:15:00.000-07:002014-08-21T17:30:34.641-07:00Chicago Botanic Garden Antiques and Garden Fair!<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">What have we been up to here at Georgia's? We've been buying, polishing, and arranging our finds for the Chicago Botanic Garden Antiques and Garden Fair. We are celebrating spring at one of the most beautiful shows in the country and will be taking lots of pictures so you, too, can be inspired! Have a look at some of the garden inspired finds we are bringing along:</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG_PbNfzdHaR0SQVL_I-fZN0fl3WXEdLWyJzSAmiGM8Lmhyf-_m4WelttnHKywmRgtbDdpVGFLb9GgQDnyKp3KfAyhH_Rk6neVNE2jfQdfT7t2Ho9iWK8LMgwyT-4e-rdDocd0b4w8vOki/s1600/IMG_5335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG_PbNfzdHaR0SQVL_I-fZN0fl3WXEdLWyJzSAmiGM8Lmhyf-_m4WelttnHKywmRgtbDdpVGFLb9GgQDnyKp3KfAyhH_Rk6neVNE2jfQdfT7t2Ho9iWK8LMgwyT-4e-rdDocd0b4w8vOki/s1600/IMG_5335.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Antique cast iron planter sporting ivy, golden moss and calandiva.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyA0LyMybBbsEbinNSp_iRT8mOzxwJZQXMWeNXaeeYNf7YbmBzorwN9yNrtfDHKAoJ9XjLhPnvO3sUdi3krRlzwzmSE5laifHa6b_A9F51Mk3YauXIU_rCBx8_lruJCOadcSu7RZqwnITv/s1600/IMG_5337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyA0LyMybBbsEbinNSp_iRT8mOzxwJZQXMWeNXaeeYNf7YbmBzorwN9yNrtfDHKAoJ9XjLhPnvO3sUdi3krRlzwzmSE5laifHa6b_A9F51Mk3YauXIU_rCBx8_lruJCOadcSu7RZqwnITv/s1600/IMG_5337.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Dessert plates: Limoge, Spode, Royal Albert and more!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPQNomx0j_fHTlHdZ0DZjE3CrWJlYIU9TTViOgN_FBU0_Sd7JYvSpXKBwg4gNaGTKWG4L8Xp1ofJ3Egl2dXRc6suAOwT3vp9uAcOr38j0P5cWG0n4kGDpcgPHtjjOxFwHkcXysWMj6PDN/s1600/IMG_5380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPQNomx0j_fHTlHdZ0DZjE3CrWJlYIU9TTViOgN_FBU0_Sd7JYvSpXKBwg4gNaGTKWG4L8Xp1ofJ3Egl2dXRc6suAOwT3vp9uAcOr38j0P5cWG0n4kGDpcgPHtjjOxFwHkcXysWMj6PDN/s1600/IMG_5380.jpg" height="640" width="450" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Victorian cast iron flower basket door stop. Perfect for welcoming spring!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKkvPA0l-u_3HshpDb1Qt9lW-uB-2u1VylNSSyLZq46qHhbjCulwvf5RVVEalecq5F7nwGBV8L5y36ghdR8v-q78_qqdGCQKO8ZDQZCDAyO_n0Tju-V7efGWFIjIaVqqPnYxN7FXObwOYN/s1600/IMG_5382.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKkvPA0l-u_3HshpDb1Qt9lW-uB-2u1VylNSSyLZq46qHhbjCulwvf5RVVEalecq5F7nwGBV8L5y36ghdR8v-q78_qqdGCQKO8ZDQZCDAyO_n0Tju-V7efGWFIjIaVqqPnYxN7FXObwOYN/s1600/IMG_5382.jpg" height="640" width="440" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">A great collection of vintage wicker wrapped bottles.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2MR2ukMtiBIvaUhu8Wb4j2w6nwnfeb4KxkkuU0wzhEkAyPWf1KNNvau2vu-kQ2afEBfpJZLFsxh8w3Am_0kccMgK6dhkI5DxlueNEMsIqfe6fFNWUnVi8neeEwoFwKhpGpUQnYbCaTS7/s1600/IMG_5368.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2MR2ukMtiBIvaUhu8Wb4j2w6nwnfeb4KxkkuU0wzhEkAyPWf1KNNvau2vu-kQ2afEBfpJZLFsxh8w3Am_0kccMgK6dhkI5DxlueNEMsIqfe6fFNWUnVi8neeEwoFwKhpGpUQnYbCaTS7/s1600/IMG_5368.JPG" height="450" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Vintage china place setting cigarette holders repurposed as mini planters.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">We'll share more next week, in the meantime, have a great weekend from Georgia's!</span></div><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/d293639844f2c0db3a76a5c8a4ec4614.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-28973362211741087052014-03-21T15:44:00.000-07:002014-08-21T17:30:34.668-07:00Lisa and Nikki's Friday Finds!<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Happy Friday Friends:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">What has inspired and delighted us this week? Here they are - the sights, sounds, tastes and one-of-a-kinds we loved!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0cDi63EJO_qCi89LV0-9w4UUNk9ZBda3SAPe4nCF1V92ZhJJwTNPmz8SzKtRoc81mHXCYqTgKZP-z-Vq7CU286gWnlr_hqWOM4i2RZMKfg1h5R_y3C3FIYCK9CiheiAkJZrASjZ8Cy_6a/s1600/IMG_5053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0cDi63EJO_qCi89LV0-9w4UUNk9ZBda3SAPe4nCF1V92ZhJJwTNPmz8SzKtRoc81mHXCYqTgKZP-z-Vq7CU286gWnlr_hqWOM4i2RZMKfg1h5R_y3C3FIYCK9CiheiAkJZrASjZ8Cy_6a/s1600/IMG_5053.jpg" height="640" width="478" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Check out this vintage brass lamp. We love the over-sized shade and the bulbous base. This beauty is for sale, contact us if you are interested.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxz36zscXYu9VbE0DN5ZFseNtNs2pwboClr-tRqWNmesv3f1WCQG5Nj0AAiqbJld1XHNPpXbaq3iI1w1YZgARkuxDmJeMqAkksMX8vP6ltfMivFc1MiL9Bq6zE_Aq_DGifFv9u1XbpgxG6/s1600/IMG_5118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxz36zscXYu9VbE0DN5ZFseNtNs2pwboClr-tRqWNmesv3f1WCQG5Nj0AAiqbJld1XHNPpXbaq3iI1w1YZgARkuxDmJeMqAkksMX8vP6ltfMivFc1MiL9Bq6zE_Aq_DGifFv9u1XbpgxG6/s1600/IMG_5118.jpg" height="640" width="369" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">On our recent trip to Nashville, we fell for this cast iron vase that was sitting in a local antique store. We can't wait to fill it with moss and a cute plant for display (and sale) at the upcoming </span><a href="http://www.chicagobotanic.org/antiques"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Chicago Botanic Garden Antiques and Garden Fair</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">. If you are local, we'd love to see you!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtN_fJWSd67Z8EzOJ3EuQGieD0OS-bHernufYoJryz2g64U_evFcitSHe-UMyBpNURu4zOC-Syk72QbpbaYaxmkpFN9QYw6y6pdUXKug0V3WIT1gvHrg7i2amAWbjzVpK3_HGsv2_85aFF/s1600/IMG_5120.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtN_fJWSd67Z8EzOJ3EuQGieD0OS-bHernufYoJryz2g64U_evFcitSHe-UMyBpNURu4zOC-Syk72QbpbaYaxmkpFN9QYw6y6pdUXKug0V3WIT1gvHrg7i2amAWbjzVpK3_HGsv2_85aFF/s1600/IMG_5120.JPG" height="424" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">How pretty is this vintage Akro agate slag glass planter! 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This picture of beignets and cafe au </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">lait was sent to us from our favorite patron of Cafe du Monde in New Orleans. Thank you for the pic, but next time send the beignets!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEgQgcO7QVAEfDt3df2u6zBWGZG_arIfvVhCwyMx3II5-IAijMtp8XuuZpsjsBoBISsXFspmgblUGJmxD8RMHiRhe8IJvDuH6xCrHJPjaYibSkS8DUW_5UoVp25vIh_uU7WFTyRIgXO4ySzgI0VT8VD2NFvaNaneoqygLxShUkwU5WjtUv_D8s1F-l4RknwcPzAuV_IM-DltUc4b=" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/d65b42020d52095242b26cfc4a27cc1f.png" style="border: 0px currentcolor !important;" /></a></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script></span><br /><!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsignatures.mylivesignature.com%2F86023%2Fnackleson%2Fd65b42020d52095242b26cfc4a27cc1f.png&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEgQgcO7QVAEfDt3df2u6zBWGZG_arIfvVhCwyMx3II5-IAijMtp8XuuZpsjsBoBISsXFspmgblUGJmxD8RMHiRhe8IJvDuH6xCrHJPjaYibSkS8DUW_5UoVp25vIh_uU7WFTyRIgXO4ySzgI0VT8VD2NFvaNaneoqygLxShUkwU5WjtUv_D8s1F-l4RknwcPzAuV_IM-DltUc4b=" -->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-59861106465768043082014-03-12T17:35:00.000-07:002014-08-21T17:30:34.730-07:00Top 3 Places for a Mirrored Vanity Tray!<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKCJkHn9R4cV3uNboJJhlbu6i4IBFKZz4hbVUEwuUtfAwDdqX3E2x96PsDLlzQ_TJQWHP4UbGtW_uZ5Ve3u-mHPi8lsMH2S_E7AxFtLN84Qw7-gUcROgBovCiUkxPdjIh0WAixs7EbeAA/s1600/Mirror+Tray+Blog+Header.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKCJkHn9R4cV3uNboJJhlbu6i4IBFKZz4hbVUEwuUtfAwDdqX3E2x96PsDLlzQ_TJQWHP4UbGtW_uZ5Ve3u-mHPi8lsMH2S_E7AxFtLN84Qw7-gUcROgBovCiUkxPdjIh0WAixs7EbeAA/s1600/Mirror+Tray+Blog+Header.jpg" height="498" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Mirror, mirror on the vanity? ...or dresser, or chest of drawers, or even the wall! That's right, we are talking about mirrored vanity trays and the three places we love them most.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Here goes:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCmID_cxbgjO70mHIloCKRSFgVqN-2D1sJWS0hhj-Jh9n4-0EoDIRoFfAhOINfq2BRUwEle5-KLOJ9QX0N_QleVU6tWLNY9El95REZLPvkrMor05i6ho9OdwQBAG76_tttUCBfcgIJ0CM/s1600/Mirror+Vanity+Tray_Bathroom1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCmID_cxbgjO70mHIloCKRSFgVqN-2D1sJWS0hhj-Jh9n4-0EoDIRoFfAhOINfq2BRUwEle5-KLOJ9QX0N_QleVU6tWLNY9El95REZLPvkrMor05i6ho9OdwQBAG76_tttUCBfcgIJ0CM/s1600/Mirror+Vanity+Tray_Bathroom1.jpg" height="448" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">1. We love a mirrored tray where else but in a bathroom. These vintage beauties, that come in an array of shapes and sizes, are perfect for perfume bottles and miscellaneous vessels that hold</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"> everything from jewelry to bathroom essentials.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieMEa8y0dMpsidfyZBwhZE8Yunj7XuCgsFtIZQzcPkLA7a41IoqyozkytS7YauDjb0jewA03qrCyEw1mgBDHGDfk_L0EnCORebd7sE1YdHafcYusluywDjxT7HvtTFk0gQCyOsD8LFjg8/s1600/Mirror+Fillagree+Tray_Large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieMEa8y0dMpsidfyZBwhZE8Yunj7XuCgsFtIZQzcPkLA7a41IoqyozkytS7YauDjb0jewA03qrCyEw1mgBDHGDfk_L0EnCORebd7sE1YdHafcYusluywDjxT7HvtTFk0gQCyOsD8LFjg8/s1600/Mirror+Fillagree+Tray_Large.jpg" height="640" width="472" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">2. How about placing a large tray on a dresser or chest of drawers in the bedroom. Not only will the gold filigree add elegance and charm to your dresser top, but the tray is also a perfect place to display a cute flower arrangement or corral sentimental collectibles.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig804BrfhHAoA3zLCHLOSL9VX_dDpr3FJAid8ST6CYaL1ihvesgk8g11ZUtzJmhdInUJ2CWeK5bECcnEEHBBbVpKFjjVqGPDEiCIOCHIHrqsbDcYh6q3Xici9AaxAlmhyphenhyphenqLRceDdhB2Lo/s1600/Mirror+Vanity+Tray+on+the+Wall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig804BrfhHAoA3zLCHLOSL9VX_dDpr3FJAid8ST6CYaL1ihvesgk8g11ZUtzJmhdInUJ2CWeK5bECcnEEHBBbVpKFjjVqGPDEiCIOCHIHrqsbDcYh6q3Xici9AaxAlmhyphenhyphenqLRceDdhB2Lo/s1600/Mirror+Vanity+Tray+on+the+Wall.jpg" height="640" width="398" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">3. And finally, on a wall. Add a mirrored tray to a gallery wall or display a collection of vanity trays on a wall. The possibilities are endless with these oh so usable relics from the past.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/7419b0ef128b1bcb90eb6a22a89d0f02.png" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px currentColor !important;" /></a></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-82162980632848046212014-03-07T04:24:00.000-08:002015-01-26T22:11:33.114-08:00Lisa and Nikki's Friday Finds!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">There is just something so homey about vintage blue and white china. We understand why it's so collectible!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">How much do you love this antique brown transferware butter pat plate! These plates are perfect for corralling the little things: paper clips, rings, pills and they look charming!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">As you may know from our previous post, <a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/2013/03/cooking-with-cast-iron.html#.UxkXPdzxbwI">Cooking With Cast Iron</a>,</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"> we love cast iron cookware. The history in this display left us in awe. If you own a cast iron skillet give this <a href="http://www.purewow.com/entry_detail/recipe/8981/All-hail-the-skillet-chocolate-chip-cookie.htm">PureWow Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie</a> recipe a try:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">While we're talking food, have you heard of <a href="http://restaurant.lyfekitchen.com/">LYFE Kitchen restaurants</a>? We are excited to see the arrival of this restaurant committed to intelligent eating, freshness, local sourcing and sustainability. Ready in minutes, LYFE serves up inspired, delicious, good-for-you dishes. It's fast food that takes care of your body!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">We spotted this bunny rabbit at a recent antique show and were sad to find him sold. Wouldn't it make a great door decor for spring?</span></div>
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<a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-82341461988319682982014-02-21T10:19:00.000-08:002014-08-21T17:30:34.835-07:00Lisa and Nikki's Friday Finds!<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8bjQfOOVIw2MHC2MKCvuFJzb9VXUQbxw2XLclexEthKkcI1WbIE6S8An-YflG2bw5b0FlflBkXJoQgqAEo5170htN0Ldq-R2-Cxp02ymJUe3XYjOYXiEOrGcWxwhasIKDSFyCQAdU_XE-/s1600/IMG_4790.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8bjQfOOVIw2MHC2MKCvuFJzb9VXUQbxw2XLclexEthKkcI1WbIE6S8An-YflG2bw5b0FlflBkXJoQgqAEo5170htN0Ldq-R2-Cxp02ymJUe3XYjOYXiEOrGcWxwhasIKDSFyCQAdU_XE-/s1600/IMG_4790.jpg" height="400" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Snowflake pattern seen with the naked eye!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">What has inspired and delighted us this week? Here they are - the one-of-a-kind finds and winter sights we loved!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigm7-ac9e6GZULN6yNrg1KjcZctnFKTOarw1jsr4vWo0jmn-f5oKeuk7FXUVh1cJwznlkQeUaVGU21E1uflnZd8EK5KTsTkTwQOJ2oys8HFVczMEhGECp5yDxcNkcmFGJh98MaOSjsn0S5/s1600/IMG_4847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigm7-ac9e6GZULN6yNrg1KjcZctnFKTOarw1jsr4vWo0jmn-f5oKeuk7FXUVh1cJwznlkQeUaVGU21E1uflnZd8EK5KTsTkTwQOJ2oys8HFVczMEhGECp5yDxcNkcmFGJh98MaOSjsn0S5/s1600/IMG_4847.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Persian rug pillows! We spotted these at an antiques show and were charmed. Love the texture, patterns and muted colors!</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88QGtjeOAkON3XoICc0WQBi_04qxq7-v0IxiJ0jloHhQ50S-YY4oVnwgeaUlF5qh6-OZ-0Kfjgvp51HQJrbYk68HZRKYCpW8q6x_jXf4tu6bnQcwqfIfHmmYDwTa3_zciKVhZTLzv_EEG/s1600/IMG_4849.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88QGtjeOAkON3XoICc0WQBi_04qxq7-v0IxiJ0jloHhQ50S-YY4oVnwgeaUlF5qh6-OZ-0Kfjgvp51HQJrbYk68HZRKYCpW8q6x_jXf4tu6bnQcwqfIfHmmYDwTa3_zciKVhZTLzv_EEG/s1600/IMG_4849.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Isn't the patina on these antique turned wood candle holders just lovely!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhso1kpJakU57x1WFXy9fL2MUIPM4_NAOFJocBqkZXzhzVs4_05whn-bxDEtvhcVZwMfM7w3yBKbteOAazIwFyTDMLr9Cf2zU6SaoEjds7FB9XGC8bRn-kUztcIr7CqF0S76RXJcwU3Fw8/s1600/IMG_4939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhso1kpJakU57x1WFXy9fL2MUIPM4_NAOFJocBqkZXzhzVs4_05whn-bxDEtvhcVZwMfM7w3yBKbteOAazIwFyTDMLr9Cf2zU6SaoEjds7FB9XGC8bRn-kUztcIr7CqF0S76RXJcwU3Fw8/s1600/IMG_4939.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">We couldn't pass up this 1905 Cyclopedia of Law and Procedure set; the leather bound books have such great character! Why not stack a couple in an office or family room for that comfortable, lived in feel.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">The snowpack in our neck of the woods is considerable so we spent a day embracing the winter conditions and went snowshoeing. The vistas were amazing! Can you sense the peaceful hush?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsUlQj5TC_DZ0FU_W4UsITDMTreOmss-PUEkwqhMzfAeZ0b65CL47EmJVNqWMwY-MQ59UP2mUdaagDmeDsXRW_ue53NIzJkoWI-95TP3YDz6yk0R__oh_hAaTHqHRK2DFg96htLflkSv-/s1600/IMG_4858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsUlQj5TC_DZ0FU_W4UsITDMTreOmss-PUEkwqhMzfAeZ0b65CL47EmJVNqWMwY-MQ59UP2mUdaagDmeDsXRW_ue53NIzJkoWI-95TP3YDz6yk0R__oh_hAaTHqHRK2DFg96htLflkSv-/s1600/IMG_4858.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpP2jkUieto9-bUTfsqstcIFeIGyVEk06yaP1yCetFfjxEhIgMbPZ70GV6gqh3v7IHmo_8z_bUjowJ2M2MdNP9AVkrCk3wuBZbtkihxD00wbNteLcTmQNq8dYe-cCeH__j2gRdv4InJp6G/s1600/IMG_4870.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRfmaZdqzjorHs_0Hu6U_iwVGFpFcdJtN3lZeGRqoNNi1Rzlrn4TRkgaiA0_nJ6CkvCpsF0AgfTyXRWgkgmkLDoUCvmQ65vgeXGgEafTXh1bEf7cXD5PZWOhI3ExHhiTfHPwDQja46caZ/s1600/IMG_4904.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Have a great weekend!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/d65b42020d52095242b26cfc4a27cc1f.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-18313302744176550762014-02-17T12:54:00.000-08:002014-08-21T17:30:34.850-07:00Tole Tray Display!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbOW_xipaMUijo4wvhi_L0XNZAHRrRJ4juKP9E0FCZOfCW8kGRSfm5RGi0ELVAhWzRGlFLBI54eMvWjIVPxfoTlzumiqz9YcxLRWqLoRlngsl_Oe2DA1uCXBlxSjkRixEFrX9aH7XeGY/s1600/Paint+Cans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbOW_xipaMUijo4wvhi_L0XNZAHRrRJ4juKP9E0FCZOfCW8kGRSfm5RGi0ELVAhWzRGlFLBI54eMvWjIVPxfoTlzumiqz9YcxLRWqLoRlngsl_Oe2DA1uCXBlxSjkRixEFrX9aH7XeGY/s1600/Paint+Cans.jpg" height="152" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Walls. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">We all have at least four of 'em. We can paint them and wallpaper them but sometimes they just need a touch of something extra -something that will provide depth and charm, visual interest and intrigue. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">I love displaying collections on my walls - fr</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">om <a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/2014/01/silver-tray-array.html#.UwJoyvRDsmE">silver tray arrangements</a> (click <a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/2014/01/silver-tray-array.html#.UwJ2PvRDsmE">here</a> to see my post "Silver Tray Array") to a grouping of mismatched plates to a gallery wall that displays a myriad of pictures and memorabilia. Displaying our collections is a great way to express who we are.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">So here's a new idea to spruce up the space between your four corners - a collection of tole trays displayed as wall art! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"> </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhprOf0lTDB7yoSzKSolazGF_-lGAuJQL4_E_aQY0mUqjZhgL4dKnBEu2myUY_OeF9u8SZLwgRnH-8sBEOzHADTy5TcKBhnoGFXmuP11jJ0MWT0sZXYA79IcsrGuhrQBCrCYshK91lLuvY/s1600/Tole+Trays.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhprOf0lTDB7yoSzKSolazGF_-lGAuJQL4_E_aQY0mUqjZhgL4dKnBEu2myUY_OeF9u8SZLwgRnH-8sBEOzHADTy5TcKBhnoGFXmuP11jJ0MWT0sZXYA79IcsrGuhrQBCrCYshK91lLuvY/s1600/Tole+Trays.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">It's so fun scouring markets and antique shows for tole trays. Traditional trays were made from thin metal (typically tin) covered in a black coating (originall</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">y a mixture of asphalt and shellac) to keep the trays from rusting. Today, you can still find these beauties in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsuL1bAqGmmzvcvFCAwbOumpoAKwim2lnfw6v5QeCHcf0zdqZ87V7hKCdjJ5P292ZMXSA8NqT5K3urzC0eH3GpU05kV-uMjgfnH4Rgm9Q5Buwraj3W54INHvtCZ4Jp_ONRi2N-RZxR1vg/s1600/Green+tole+tray.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsuL1bAqGmmzvcvFCAwbOumpoAKwim2lnfw6v5QeCHcf0zdqZ87V7hKCdjJ5P292ZMXSA8NqT5K3urzC0eH3GpU05kV-uMjgfnH4Rgm9Q5Buwraj3W54INHvtCZ4Jp_ONRi2N-RZxR1vg/s1600/Green+tole+tray.jpg" height="320" width="229" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What makes these trays so spectacular, however, are the </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">colorful designs they feature. Most designs were influenced by folk art and depict floral displays or fruit arrangements in perfect pastels, muted hues and everything in between. Some people collect only fruit designs while others collect only trays with pastel coloring. But most people, however, collect the trays that speak to their heart. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">So have fun scouring, then put your trays on display for all to enjoy. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkNmVN_pHSjKZ9BV1Rvz7_MXG7s-wb2gicxoHcCnoeSTZc7htVBVjOAfRspzAWVzg3Gk9Lm_QFGpDQtMtBdNpLyxyGX6ZaQ1Mew8J7J4CpKs97BYG-GwjMFSCKjHogjmMJ2m3W9OIpEm0/s1600/Tole+Tray+Display.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkNmVN_pHSjKZ9BV1Rvz7_MXG7s-wb2gicxoHcCnoeSTZc7htVBVjOAfRspzAWVzg3Gk9Lm_QFGpDQtMtBdNpLyxyGX6ZaQ1Mew8J7J4CpKs97BYG-GwjMFSCKjHogjmMJ2m3W9OIpEm0/s1600/Tole+Tray+Display.jpg" height="440" width="640" /></a></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><br /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Happy collecting!</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/7419b0ef128b1bcb90eb6a22a89d0f02.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-64648701065784186212014-02-07T05:25:00.000-08:002014-08-21T17:30:34.926-07:00Lisa and Nikki's Friday Finds!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjb4XjrmnUMupjDG2QjLxpCqj5j_n9R0tBiK2NdmBa7qVYvVcOMxTZX8RzzTiXufyzONJCXZcHItrUSYRrysdabvzuqnC6M58gNxM5Ns6RV3_gjLAriRQJOn14bOrSeBkP6O2fvZK3h1-E/s1600/IMG_4753.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjb4XjrmnUMupjDG2QjLxpCqj5j_n9R0tBiK2NdmBa7qVYvVcOMxTZX8RzzTiXufyzONJCXZcHItrUSYRrysdabvzuqnC6M58gNxM5Ns6RV3_gjLAriRQJOn14bOrSeBkP6O2fvZK3h1-E/s1600/IMG_4753.jpg" height="320" width="286" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Happy Friday Friends:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">What has inspired and delighted us this week? Here they are - the sights, sounds, tastes and one-of-a-kinds we loved!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">We have a crush on this vintage hat rack! It's sturdy enough to hold heavy winter gear, back packs and more!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSd77AmzRGGUB0gNHQcKWNyImM6kcZOFyMbk_ukucpXxTRYi58LWN1mZWQbI_cERQ_fbh9HyGfxyIe4IXADwdo_BxXK0PtR5fOtdA5DrlvmmiuWePbDEScjD8sANDR7iAJ55rNknlIH51R/s1600/IMG_4738.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSd77AmzRGGUB0gNHQcKWNyImM6kcZOFyMbk_ukucpXxTRYi58LWN1mZWQbI_cERQ_fbh9HyGfxyIe4IXADwdo_BxXK0PtR5fOtdA5DrlvmmiuWePbDEScjD8sANDR7iAJ55rNknlIH51R/s1600/IMG_4738.jpg" height="640" width="338" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Vintage leather chairs - yes please! And we'll take an afghan, cup of tea and a good book, too! These were spotted at <a href="http://www.jaysonhome.com/">Jayson Home</a>, one of our favorite stops for unique finds.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHYjTyBK5zFRUqelBJWZHihrnRVLnVheRoYjQq3ZLpoWcTPvRHsP_HMSxPqDqyOTgXigM7pxn3C3oCkccM5BdwpcvPhXr_xHIkEjYAB87GNKY2Dg7-HLLYpprNhxxktflRBwhMd6mRkfXS/s1600/IMG_4596.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHYjTyBK5zFRUqelBJWZHihrnRVLnVheRoYjQq3ZLpoWcTPvRHsP_HMSxPqDqyOTgXigM7pxn3C3oCkccM5BdwpcvPhXr_xHIkEjYAB87GNKY2Dg7-HLLYpprNhxxktflRBwhMd6mRkfXS/s1600/IMG_4596.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKclZTIxGO8QT2jquU4BwIaQVGedH4bvhKGf1U1B6vd0E1sLUZfX0MoHqqL7egLNUzv71fTHwn0DFiGXDsMHP12c1HkSA5KIdPaQtFpNSx1cHXRqPgp_jHOpzKSQc9yLOPM-dPReTRZ6k/s1600/IMG_4598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKclZTIxGO8QT2jquU4BwIaQVGedH4bvhKGf1U1B6vd0E1sLUZfX0MoHqqL7egLNUzv71fTHwn0DFiGXDsMHP12c1HkSA5KIdPaQtFpNSx1cHXRqPgp_jHOpzKSQc9yLOPM-dPReTRZ6k/s1600/IMG_4598.jpg" height="640" width="498" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">When we found this large hammered metal bucket we were sure it was copper. Not so! A little polishing has revealed that it is brass. We love the leaf and vine details in the handles! Wouldn't it make a great container for a large plant or filled with fire wood? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCCfd7cSwnvp1XIxLS1dCmWSgJ6a9VZPpMc6vIAg0t8qmooNLv4vU5nMfr3kQI-GK-XojAwIrTGEXeieJaKwiXttr1PSUCIaECzA0dOK2MutFa3w-IbjZPybJ9imcbpUBov02gT3ftV5Y/s1600/IMG_4745.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCCfd7cSwnvp1XIxLS1dCmWSgJ6a9VZPpMc6vIAg0t8qmooNLv4vU5nMfr3kQI-GK-XojAwIrTGEXeieJaKwiXttr1PSUCIaECzA0dOK2MutFa3w-IbjZPybJ9imcbpUBov02gT3ftV5Y/s1600/IMG_4745.jpg" height="640" width="522" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">About the only thing thriving in our neck of the woods is Tillandsia (air plants). We love this vessel designed especially for these botanic wonders. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthMAUIR625K16t1xxz1uD7DSgNRDwRl_q-STjmVQHxjomPE5Tn3Qu8vy2WMH_rf3y6eEQH_u3Na0o-0y0tKHP6cgkMct8G97bChE4gNvwHOtPIXfhoMtT3uJ3XMRvTUP64YbLtgA3kItB/s1600/IMG_4756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthMAUIR625K16t1xxz1uD7DSgNRDwRl_q-STjmVQHxjomPE5Tn3Qu8vy2WMH_rf3y6eEQH_u3Na0o-0y0tKHP6cgkMct8G97bChE4gNvwHOtPIXfhoMtT3uJ3XMRvTUP64YbLtgA3kItB/s1600/IMG_4756.jpg" height="640" width="596" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/2013/04/ginger-molasses-cookies.html#.UvQ7RHmw7wI">Ginger Molasses Cookies</a> - perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Click the link for Georgia's tutorial on making these spicy, chewy treats!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnHAWUQDrqWDfLWpU639HfqkAHHhN6YB1dp7W8EjaE9E_LCz6qe49WUVpzQ67cwDC7TluxezTv7dt8HyAAAHfDSZEWzEG8LxDk6pkbm-7N4plqHVREmj_HSnNEK2CmHNNSHxIAQSG_t10/s1600/IMG_2147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnHAWUQDrqWDfLWpU639HfqkAHHhN6YB1dp7W8EjaE9E_LCz6qe49WUVpzQ67cwDC7TluxezTv7dt8HyAAAHfDSZEWzEG8LxDk6pkbm-7N4plqHVREmj_HSnNEK2CmHNNSHxIAQSG_t10/s1600/IMG_2147.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Valentine's Day is next Friday. With that in mind, we wanted to share the late Eva Cassidy's "Songbird" with you. It is a beautifully sung love song from an immensely talented vocalist and guitarist known for her interpretations of the classics.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/AFFo1pu4q7Q?rel=0" width="420"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/d65b42020d52095242b26cfc4a27cc1f.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-73400530690771671912014-01-28T08:58:00.000-08:002014-08-21T17:30:34.941-07:00Silver Tray Array!<b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends:</span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b:if><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Ok... So before I get started I should come clean about something: I absolutely, positively love silver in all shapes and forms.</span></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUKeZbJtVjTPE2SoCHenBHKPVVkQEIBGNMJmiKIzpeMoyHN6EUJz9-qsUGrBPKNhbZ5iysNL7RiiXu8nUNNIFs9q9Kr-uUxngCo-I4yrtZC42xq1PamyUwTOKA2Zg7RzVbBsfsfa5n2o4/s1600/Assorted+silver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUKeZbJtVjTPE2SoCHenBHKPVVkQEIBGNMJmiKIzpeMoyHN6EUJz9-qsUGrBPKNhbZ5iysNL7RiiXu8nUNNIFs9q9Kr-uUxngCo-I4yrtZC42xq1PamyUwTOKA2Zg7RzVbBsfsfa5n2o4/s1600/Assorted+silver.jpg" height="320" width="248" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">From silver candelabras and candlestick holders shined to perfection to gleaming vintage ice and champagne buckets, gorgeous antique cutlery, bud vases and more. I mean how can you pass up a flea market tent or antique show booth that overflows with silver? Well I for one can't. And needless to say, my home has quite a silver collection. Sterling or plated, I have bits and pieces of it all.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">While many people prefer perfectly polished silver, I have a not-so-secret love for the tarnished variety as well. Especially when it comes to trays that many people call ruined. I call them fabulous. I mean just look at this collection of trays that I picked up from markets!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwDCJbtduKi6pjlDbpXbexyRE_fWa6z4hWDQqQrrZwHCnnY_Jnqf1A7jKqQvTPgwe_dfQGdSDhjg5Gc5I_TOybjxt3X1wu-YCjNxV4hCfs8ABbcIdtIFAMhH__njI2GOXwQZDJQD42MRk/s1600/Silver+Trays.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwDCJbtduKi6pjlDbpXbexyRE_fWa6z4hWDQqQrrZwHCnnY_Jnqf1A7jKqQvTPgwe_dfQGdSDhjg5Gc5I_TOybjxt3X1wu-YCjNxV4hCfs8ABbcIdtIFAMhH__njI2GOXwQZDJQD42MRk/s1600/Silver+Trays.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="text-align: left;">The tarnish! The patina! The character! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">You may be thinking, this girl has gone crazy. But, before you succumb to that thought and click the red "X" in the top left corner (yes, I am a PC user as well), first check out what I did with these beauties.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">I live in a modern loft with high ceilings and WAY too much empty wall space. So to quell the overwhelming light gray that surrounds me, I arranged the trays into wall art and hung them near my dining room table.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ljff4OBTgIE9spIiSxyQor2sWPHvGCpKEvxxLoRjnSvstezgFvJar9jmec1o-rFpp4KGHgCQ8rMZDlZhnJHud2pQT2MUlJcmHRLhjRtvHWgLuCQuTn3e3VMPqqc17EAdngm6EJtQkzxh/s1600/Tray+arrangement.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ljff4OBTgIE9spIiSxyQor2sWPHvGCpKEvxxLoRjnSvstezgFvJar9jmec1o-rFpp4KGHgCQ8rMZDlZhnJHud2pQT2MUlJcmHRLhjRtvHWgLuCQuTn3e3VMPqqc17EAdngm6EJtQkzxh/s1600/Tray+arrangement.jpg" height="304" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Hanging the trays was a snap, literally. I used 3M Fasteners with Dual Lock technology. You can find these at any local office supply store; Walgreens and CVS stores tend to have them as well. These fasteners made hanging the trays a breeze and the strips won't harm walls.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">So here's the finished array, what do you think? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYU0HtTPqHvCxhvy1la9o4leAvr74QGDoXBYMp-icW9Rh6gF4bbI0Oys70n-FrljFU62Oowltvp2OEfD22qAjfTCZ1YUCRZBP90k5ZTok8EY3IFqJvzjz77obJeIVcGhU7LMDBIeq6B4gf/s1600/Silver+Tray+Arrangement+final+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYU0HtTPqHvCxhvy1la9o4leAvr74QGDoXBYMp-icW9Rh6gF4bbI0Oys70n-FrljFU62Oowltvp2OEfD22qAjfTCZ1YUCRZBP90k5ZTok8EY3IFqJvzjz77obJeIVcGhU7LMDBIeq6B4gf/s1600/Silver+Tray+Arrangement+final+1.jpg" height="326" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqlH_Rn6tO3RkgdoUFooI36yORKu4yKLtJH2cFjpVDKHlNTVqzsJsnmT51nRoPFSGkuTYgszUd1SmzWgc06KEM2KiU7CnotYE5nHVJHCPcak2iHD8zRpyCIpx-AhJpotVr0GlLRWqv5c4/s1600/Silver+Tray+Arrangement+final+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDt1rkSjHgWdtvsJfjBVa90nMXqyEZMLbQg44M_jlEAcUkaez2fFjvO6lm7yrsmvIGGaETASADLuK_23tc2QfLNhee3mCnBGvc08Z2lCVNONHC57josB7K3vs49JE9dzaXlMeDw4PGIX7G/s1600/Silver+Tray+Arrangement+final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDt1rkSjHgWdtvsJfjBVa90nMXqyEZMLbQg44M_jlEAcUkaez2fFjvO6lm7yrsmvIGGaETASADLuK_23tc2QfLNhee3mCnBGvc08Z2lCVNONHC57josB7K3vs49JE9dzaXlMeDw4PGIX7G/s1600/Silver+Tray+Arrangement+final.jpg" height="640" width="548" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/7419b0ef128b1bcb90eb6a22a89d0f02.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-12181282786830775922014-01-24T05:57:00.000-08:002014-08-21T17:30:35.015-07:00Lisa and Nikki's Valentine's Day Finds!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8xq5XCEE6PJtV5X_oLnyF8EVlKvX81b1FHfSZgggAKC6YxpoPWHVj5aAcf7Ehui-cyLNTeWG62IzpR8kdlWMWrZbGk3dvSdop7eCwIm1pEKrJ6jfJ5Nl67YQbvU9Z3FRovDAMAr165OO0/s1600/98171915_b07b308a32.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8xq5XCEE6PJtV5X_oLnyF8EVlKvX81b1FHfSZgggAKC6YxpoPWHVj5aAcf7Ehui-cyLNTeWG62IzpR8kdlWMWrZbGk3dvSdop7eCwIm1pEKrJ6jfJ5Nl67YQbvU9Z3FRovDAMAr165OO0/s1600/98171915_b07b308a32.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">This week's Friday finds is all about getting ready for Valentine's Day! What has inspired and delighted us? Here they are - the Valentine's Day ideas we loved!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqAM3skXn6QzDPx1eyjAoBJp70iHCaRWYpE_wNBliASai0rPv5mrbfW381hIQnTYyYY5KWnyge4Z30V3u8-85c-UWL1s0wWIiWp_B_Sfway9ybpu5fmKQA-EcV8uWfxK5RPC33k1v6At-/s1600/IMG_4648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqAM3skXn6QzDPx1eyjAoBJp70iHCaRWYpE_wNBliASai0rPv5mrbfW381hIQnTYyYY5KWnyge4Z30V3u8-85c-UWL1s0wWIiWp_B_Sfway9ybpu5fmKQA-EcV8uWfxK5RPC33k1v6At-/s1600/IMG_4648.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">I made this crochet bowl from the same old crochet tablecloth I used to make <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2107199540761877408#editor/target=post;postID=2220336154985710365;onPublishedMenu=posts;onClosedMenu=posts;postNum=5;src=postname">snowflake ornaments</a>! Just cut out a circle motif, dip in fabric stiffener and drape over a bowl to dry. The table runner was made from a vintage Valentine's Day fabric remnant!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1XqeeI0hkNWdkHUNv9hIUpYGvdRKe15vpNXZ5jIOQQB6IF-EDasl8U0bVtsb7rZhJ66innSNmx2S-cMoWUiGfLhHJn1b315Z7Oe0SdbDHJZ7-oGxFt2G_wNI98MQwGRcTQWG5iQ34Clj/s1600/thumbnail.asp.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1XqeeI0hkNWdkHUNv9hIUpYGvdRKe15vpNXZ5jIOQQB6IF-EDasl8U0bVtsb7rZhJ66innSNmx2S-cMoWUiGfLhHJn1b315Z7Oe0SdbDHJZ7-oGxFt2G_wNI98MQwGRcTQWG5iQ34Clj/s1600/thumbnail.asp.jpeg" height="206" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Looking for a great gift for your better half? Why not pick up a "Better Half Bar" from <a href="http://www.candy.com/Better-Half-Chocolate-Bar-35-oz-10-Count_p_13685.html">Candy.com</a>. So cute!<a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a></span></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyeqx2PUgUWvI7eOT62YionU83KkMG042p9tiAcwRR08wcDww8ITRiwmGCbJ1u_kUMID32DryWIuAYLoY5eNbrtNCTb8eOs_mji9c7l_HjY-oNV67eWjxm60xikh1HfqDKHksvXs347hcE/s1600/IMG_4655.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyeqx2PUgUWvI7eOT62YionU83KkMG042p9tiAcwRR08wcDww8ITRiwmGCbJ1u_kUMID32DryWIuAYLoY5eNbrtNCTb8eOs_mji9c7l_HjY-oNV67eWjxm60xikh1HfqDKHksvXs347hcE/s1600/IMG_4655.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Don't forget your girlfriends! Make sachets by filling bouquet garni (cotton muslin) bags, with dried lavender. Get creative and decorate the bags before filling! These bags can be found wherever dried herbal ingredients are sold.</span></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4QnDpC4r_FJJM3LngVLAdyE69U7zVciuce22JfsN8Yi1bSVpprwglt96GptJMpxCVHWCmk4UE0mO6_A4BNOOOreNcNjVl8TlRZNE7mot3tFOEgovTZoaD-g-3DsZs1EKYZhIzd4KlKzL/s1600/IMG_4666.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4QnDpC4r_FJJM3LngVLAdyE69U7zVciuce22JfsN8Yi1bSVpprwglt96GptJMpxCVHWCmk4UE0mO6_A4BNOOOreNcNjVl8TlRZNE7mot3tFOEgovTZoaD-g-3DsZs1EKYZhIzd4KlKzL/s1600/IMG_4666.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Sets of three from <a href="http://www.godiva.com/solid-milk-chocolate-heart-set/190392.html?cgid=all-vday-gifts#sz=69&start=21&cgid=all-vday-gifts">Godiva</a>: solid milk chocolate hug hearts and milk chocolate heart lollipops - $15 to $20!</span></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv9AydVnpJsrvzAFISUIAaW8x_OQeaDuZJ3FTOYj-JIVft1Vpzz2TRDG5lcVMT_njrE2OT6EDI0muaNj3wK76j6XpdBA2QHybxPy6RNkz_LjarJ7uCdFSjf8EWsLi7OjxvuluUhwiKSnk/s1600/Valentine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv9AydVnpJsrvzAFISUIAaW8x_OQeaDuZJ3FTOYj-JIVft1Vpzz2TRDG5lcVMT_njrE2OT6EDI0muaNj3wK76j6XpdBA2QHybxPy6RNkz_LjarJ7uCdFSjf8EWsLi7OjxvuluUhwiKSnk/s1600/Valentine.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Creative valentines for school-age children can be a challenge. But we found this Swedish Fish valentine from </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PBJandJ?ref=l2-shopheader-name" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">PBJandJ</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and just loved it! Click </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92157145/printable-valentines-cards-swedish-fish" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">here</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> to purchase the printable for only $5. Then, place the print out in a clear treat bag, add a few Swedish Fish and you're set. Adorbs!</span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeAfe9TFAMpQ1RDl_-VqEj4PhZ2PgeyEXHjlx-68SdYbUPktO5wBz4jMVVmwrKAhLKnjdED3dequ2NnoiDoo5aicFaNfbn2ADb7zDYfM_86cA4NmFabMxnlK1oxb1DpvpjXtV3ImFcWqjt/s1600/IMG_4681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeAfe9TFAMpQ1RDl_-VqEj4PhZ2PgeyEXHjlx-68SdYbUPktO5wBz4jMVVmwrKAhLKnjdED3dequ2NnoiDoo5aicFaNfbn2ADb7zDYfM_86cA4NmFabMxnlK1oxb1DpvpjXtV3ImFcWqjt/s1600/IMG_4681.jpg" height="305" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">You can crochet this classic heart in 10 minutes! Measuring 2 inches by 3 inches, the heart makes a great pin or add a chain to make a gift tag! Click for the pattern from <a href="http://www.crochetleaf.com/basic-crochet-heart.html">Crochet Leaf</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">If you missed Monday's post, click <a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/2014/01/valentines-day-inspiration.html#.UuAwqnl6gUs">here</a> to see more Valentine's Day inspirations. Have a great weekend everyone!</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/d65b42020d52095242b26cfc4a27cc1f.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-35875748559278584802014-01-20T13:34:00.000-08:002014-08-21T17:30:35.030-07:00Valentine's Day Inspiration!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiksKGgjG1_9AgNENM6AVEi_sD3sbX5TabPMOM5NJlzGMiUK62bWi89_zwbN37WKpevHqDEDjINvsAd4e_589qeuA3n9Lmw6Bgm5TEzwSfmK8BmsTrIBrmRxluRY5VKQRIEPKm1isq01SPp/s1600/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiksKGgjG1_9AgNENM6AVEi_sD3sbX5TabPMOM5NJlzGMiUK62bWi89_zwbN37WKpevHqDEDjINvsAd4e_589qeuA3n9Lmw6Bgm5TEzwSfmK8BmsTrIBrmRxluRY5VKQRIEPKm1isq01SPp/s1600/images.jpeg" /></a></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends:</span></a></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><a href="javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></a></b:if><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">What's not to "love" about Valentine's Day! Here at Georgia's we've been on the look out for inspired ideas to help you spread the love in creative ways. This week we'll have two posts devoted to Valentine's Day card and gift giving. We're getting the word out early so that if something "sparks" your interest, you have plenty of time to make it happen. Take a look!</span></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVlgw2XrwPVOpzDDxTGsHBs6gDarfNPsdq5Vys57iHxUCB7gnGQVUreb25BzGoSsn6BIugcWWgtOK1RfjPubrxvFrsrWnSTQa5labQCU38_d52WI6HwZtp_-mRIRnzCcGOyS07BvqHC6Yv/s1600/MM451126L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVlgw2XrwPVOpzDDxTGsHBs6gDarfNPsdq5Vys57iHxUCB7gnGQVUreb25BzGoSsn6BIugcWWgtOK1RfjPubrxvFrsrWnSTQa5labQCU38_d52WI6HwZtp_-mRIRnzCcGOyS07BvqHC6Yv/s1600/MM451126L.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Valentine match box gift boxes from <a href="http://www.fancyflours.com/product/valentine-matchbox/valentines-party-theme">Fancy Flours</a>! Aren't they perfect for presenting a sweet treat, love note or even a little bling! Each $10 pack contains six 1" x 2" x 2" boxes.</span></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrh__5D67UNCC5Q19MZo1-lec3_jfqyFVEPLuBjys3yjDmeEAd7_lBm3AWRcB6QXZejlxfnD_R_LsrWNIYVy_2PoLZjssbOBWhzkUsvHjlGDsMBrpfwW5P7gg4a_B3qQVxCIraPc-exghz/s1600/1600BKVL1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrh__5D67UNCC5Q19MZo1-lec3_jfqyFVEPLuBjys3yjDmeEAd7_lBm3AWRcB6QXZejlxfnD_R_LsrWNIYVy_2PoLZjssbOBWhzkUsvHjlGDsMBrpfwW5P7gg4a_B3qQVxCIraPc-exghz/s1600/1600BKVL1.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">We also "fancy" this heart puzzle cookie cutter from <a href="http://www.fancyflours.com/product/Heart-Puzzle-Cookie-Cutter-Set-of-2/valentines-party-theme">Fancy Flours</a>! The set of two cutters comes gift boxed with a recipe.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYfGb2NmzQ0v8xuLKu9iG3O0gmvBA9lul3apJ1FCQ5NRxnplBD5FmMwF6A4oauDzSkDzNHnGnhww2Sis9wA5RmywQ2Gwqro-lrJi1KrxA9ZI5MAErmbx6ExEjRIfSNaA9q53t0ksjAq-E/s1600/IMG_4586.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYfGb2NmzQ0v8xuLKu9iG3O0gmvBA9lul3apJ1FCQ5NRxnplBD5FmMwF6A4oauDzSkDzNHnGnhww2Sis9wA5RmywQ2Gwqro-lrJi1KrxA9ZI5MAErmbx6ExEjRIfSNaA9q53t0ksjAq-E/s1600/IMG_4586.jpg" height="310" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">We're coveting this 24 karat gold-plated wishbone keychain from <a href="http://www.jaysonhome.com/gold-wishbone-keychain.html">Jayson Home</a>. At $22, it's a great buy! Attach a note with a personal romantic wish!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOxGFfegjUFcV4iH7JVTRiqXfhYUbl4CAQEhPhk_ZAiXdAmkhmUC30Ku-u5riCkRa1No8ZV7NPVzty-CPjkwM3K7T-P717mgaVx65x9XPUfSa3LoZ5uHMTFeZxMvvQDdrstpI9TwKxK39o/s1600/photo+(20).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOxGFfegjUFcV4iH7JVTRiqXfhYUbl4CAQEhPhk_ZAiXdAmkhmUC30Ku-u5riCkRa1No8ZV7NPVzty-CPjkwM3K7T-P717mgaVx65x9XPUfSa3LoZ5uHMTFeZxMvvQDdrstpI9TwKxK39o/s1600/photo+(20).JPG" height="512" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">We love our partners for a myriad of reasons, big and small. Why not create a way to send love notes anytime. Simply print out the phrase "I love you because..." on the paper of your choice, frame and use dry erase markers to add a message. Hang in the kitchen, hall or master bathroom and take turns writing notes!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOVMZiirCVTiM8UwtLxZxSuLH1I_k9pGv77EjrlIY7wYd3Li91EMAu1N6MPmmoCS5_4yNVKkaxqJW5wUiGiX7Y1o3s3cfhftJg0n4Lhgks2-bC-H0bN3CdQ4l4gG9WbOB4MLJnc1Nx44rL/s1600/IMG_4547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOVMZiirCVTiM8UwtLxZxSuLH1I_k9pGv77EjrlIY7wYd3Li91EMAu1N6MPmmoCS5_4yNVKkaxqJW5wUiGiX7Y1o3s3cfhftJg0n4Lhgks2-bC-H0bN3CdQ4l4gG9WbOB4MLJnc1Nx44rL/s1600/IMG_4547.jpg" height="640" width="388" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Sometimes it's a challenge coming up with a Valentine's gift for the man in your life. Why not pick up a vintage champagne bucket, buy a bottle of the bubbly and surprise him with a romantic toast! These buckets are available at <a href="http://poshchicago.com/">P.O.S.H Chicago</a>. Call to order.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz44f9EYWD4lA1R3_6fsNqwHFTvfsasSfHSwMITmK16Yzh8OgK4Z8ZC6BAVQShBvgVKWW-UdKgBT4kX0CUDmvtDjq4zIo-UTBPE3EMZcsWnedme5JUYy46eFZmKG8yKE8vyA8Ba51EjA19/s1600/LoHeartBox-2_1024x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz44f9EYWD4lA1R3_6fsNqwHFTvfsasSfHSwMITmK16Yzh8OgK4Z8ZC6BAVQShBvgVKWW-UdKgBT4kX0CUDmvtDjq4zIo-UTBPE3EMZcsWnedme5JUYy46eFZmKG8yKE8vyA8Ba51EjA19/s1600/LoHeartBox-2_1024x1024.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Also at <a href="http://poshchicago.com/products/copy-of-porcelain-heart-box#copy-of-porcelain-heart-box">P.O.S.H</a>, we fell for these hinged porcelain heart boxes. Each gold trimmed box has the French words Je t'aime (I love you) inscribed on the inside. A lovely gift at $14.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Check back Friday for more Valentine's Day inspiration - we'll be focusing on sweets and card ideas for classmates!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/d293639844f2c0db3a76a5c8a4ec4614.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-44688757497041145722014-01-17T06:37:00.000-08:002014-08-21T17:30:35.095-07:00Lisa and Nikki's Friday Finds!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">What has inspired and delighted us this week? Here they are - the sights, sounds, tastes and one-of-a-kinds we loved!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJGjAAWdMyrKt68xMyAGPkFOd17e6TJAoi7qEX_bTr8S-DDlfwqRVI4j7o33pPsAh_1X4K8-qxRbGblfeTcDUyba1MN8cf-_Y_wacRw2EZngn0mihbb_g1_wSiiFPLfhvBWvPpXCzg9nHk/s1600/photo-11.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJGjAAWdMyrKt68xMyAGPkFOd17e6TJAoi7qEX_bTr8S-DDlfwqRVI4j7o33pPsAh_1X4K8-qxRbGblfeTcDUyba1MN8cf-_Y_wacRw2EZngn0mihbb_g1_wSiiFPLfhvBWvPpXCzg9nHk/s640/photo-11.JPG" height="456" width="640" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Vintage alabaster lamps! We think they provide sculptural interest and add elegance to any room.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgDTFA1Nr76TkgSGPQsQqojvUVy3IVqR2x-trJSsOcrPxmDeGNEe3Wg4jSf1kLLNhHgPQJOgpfDbTOTHgxPUhH2MHMAyCyashexAmL-_JTFp9JSo5cZOoiNv2-fL541LzqfejDNMIOnwK/s1600/photo-12.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgDTFA1Nr76TkgSGPQsQqojvUVy3IVqR2x-trJSsOcrPxmDeGNEe3Wg4jSf1kLLNhHgPQJOgpfDbTOTHgxPUhH2MHMAyCyashexAmL-_JTFp9JSo5cZOoiNv2-fL541LzqfejDNMIOnwK/s640/photo-12.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxoh0lTtFNOXXdb4mQwqeUKzbcL9Z0zyq9mVXcWG8DQnUhSsvHLVHbydC8CBGB9IVKfElbPuHBxYeANKD4yy9phs5BPlRhhKlcTFDzRyLGYZb4IOeDAxeuV8Q6bjD7yudLpKIQtTaWoFJq/s1600/il_570xN.529214194_pspp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxoh0lTtFNOXXdb4mQwqeUKzbcL9Z0zyq9mVXcWG8DQnUhSsvHLVHbydC8CBGB9IVKfElbPuHBxYeANKD4yy9phs5BPlRhhKlcTFDzRyLGYZb4IOeDAxeuV8Q6bjD7yudLpKIQtTaWoFJq/s640/il_570xN.529214194_pspp.jpg" height="448" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Say it with framed flash cards! We often come across boxes of vintage flash cards and pick through looking for just the right word or words to express a meaningful sentiment. Simply frame and you have a great gift or decor piece. This one from EyeSpyPix on Etsy is just charming.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5YrJ35wkzApYPqCHOcIXvWJxqk2uefy2pu-GcpTq2UMfRQRnT2x-UsVuWYcD0SaCHPozRYL53RzQyUohG5jWdcPBG5XSbDvFoxOBvT3gcE_20QWGdsK-BbP1NjppylCeXXyKbw4Pyck-/s1600/IMG_4565.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5YrJ35wkzApYPqCHOcIXvWJxqk2uefy2pu-GcpTq2UMfRQRnT2x-UsVuWYcD0SaCHPozRYL53RzQyUohG5jWdcPBG5XSbDvFoxOBvT3gcE_20QWGdsK-BbP1NjppylCeXXyKbw4Pyck-/s1600/IMG_4565.jpg" height="400" width="393" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnLVcihgNgOGQ9IKOQrEk940Cjq-7uJytJWS0l7YilqPVzGGNcalBsijskwma14qHcgFm5ent_F6s2-wqhNAvzp-YMQIRfDtMz5wPZAjWD2lJ6m8igh-6Cm-CvcfrnwLONyvBYdMp2J-Na/s1600/IMG_4569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnLVcihgNgOGQ9IKOQrEk940Cjq-7uJytJWS0l7YilqPVzGGNcalBsijskwma14qHcgFm5ent_F6s2-wqhNAvzp-YMQIRfDtMz5wPZAjWD2lJ6m8igh-6Cm-CvcfrnwLONyvBYdMp2J-Na/s1600/IMG_4569.jpg" height="345" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Another favorite gift from the holiday - a flower (Mum) brooch made from a tie my husband wore back in the day. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Klosti">Klosti reTIEd Blooms</a> hand stitches each petal "to create a lightweight accessory that highlights the beautiful color and fabric of the original necktie. One entire necktie is used for each brooch and the original brand/label is stitched to the back." What a wonderful way to hold close the special man in your life. Find her on Etsy by clicking the link above.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0RA6oR2P4lRfRyjBloP2URsqk7FDesRs7Oc0txPSe1jD488d9mNXdx-7bI5wOIOzlFrzQsGK4G1bHnU9IwExTVpfuAwtyovfMLLIivzo1hKIg5BVxBFa6yliumgffmk3QtvfEhhhtBsql/s1600/photo-14.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0RA6oR2P4lRfRyjBloP2URsqk7FDesRs7Oc0txPSe1jD488d9mNXdx-7bI5wOIOzlFrzQsGK4G1bHnU9IwExTVpfuAwtyovfMLLIivzo1hKIg5BVxBFa6yliumgffmk3QtvfEhhhtBsql/s1600/photo-14.JPG" height="242" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">You can buy cacao pods! With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we thought you should know where chocolate comes from. These pods grow on the Theobroma tree and contain the seeds/beans used to make chocolate. Take a look at this explanation from <a href="http://live-live.com/">Live Live & Organic</a> and share it with the children in your life. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuYWWSqPtNVH0RC2ZOi8O_6bB-eMI-5QYifTWBto8I9XIPdYUYlUBgG3yeWDZfephYrdoeSs55GSNw2kRCRUVQsygDrdaeYjGb4iuewynuiQUF7k6MM1db-MKg-CsZoS1vikFiHh4dBSkK/s1600/534176_368111073297570_1075228403_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuYWWSqPtNVH0RC2ZOi8O_6bB-eMI-5QYifTWBto8I9XIPdYUYlUBgG3yeWDZfephYrdoeSs55GSNw2kRCRUVQsygDrdaeYjGb4iuewynuiQUF7k6MM1db-MKg-CsZoS1vikFiHh4dBSkK/s1600/534176_368111073297570_1075228403_n.jpg" height="368" width="640" /></a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwOvhnftXkP30fDY12Virqg3dlAreRhA6aGhulzhnx7p_EF0YNEwuYcsMAH1IOH9dwFdhzgnufBekKEl5I0F5Qg3QyevHCNe71kcgBr3-OV_-c22HWMT7VU5S3wkejAjPCSKZ-rFZNpJD/s1600/SPRINGSTEEN_HIGH_HOPES_cover-700x700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwOvhnftXkP30fDY12Virqg3dlAreRhA6aGhulzhnx7p_EF0YNEwuYcsMAH1IOH9dwFdhzgnufBekKEl5I0F5Qg3QyevHCNe71kcgBr3-OV_-c22HWMT7VU5S3wkejAjPCSKZ-rFZNpJD/s400/SPRINGSTEEN_HIGH_HOPES_cover-700x700.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">This week saw the release of High Hopes, a new album from Bruce Springsteen. The album features original and cover songs that had been recorded live over the years. This fan couldn't be happier to see another album from him. I love his heartland rock and Americana sentiments and am determined to get Nikki to a live concert! What's your favorite song by "the boss"? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Next week Georgia's is all about Valentine's Day. Until then, have a great weekend everyone!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/d65b42020d52095242b26cfc4a27cc1f.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-69990031086653724712014-01-13T14:01:00.000-08:002014-08-21T17:30:35.110-07:00Drop-Leaf Tables!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Recently we've come across several charming drop-leaf tables and it got us thinking about their versatility. A drop-leaf table, as you know, has a fixed center piece and hinged fold down sections (dropped) on either side. If the leaf is supported by a bracket when folded up, it is a standard drop leaf. If the leaf is supported by legs that fold out, the table is known as a gate leg or swing leg table. Variations of these tables have been used in the U.S. since the late 1600's and were and still are perfect for small spaces. It's a classic piece of furniture that can be used as a dining table, night stand, side table, desk or in a hallway. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Low, elongated versions could be used as a coffee table or drawn up to a sofa for impromptu dining.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Here's a look at a few tables that we couldn't pass up!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFdTW4cK9Rn_hT_kNzFYE8XplGk2vZP8Sp9XvWV9eXTpNY7sX2jvSVdCwGzoWAWqi18RMKPFZ4MfUSX0_CMGFS6ul2nqVSRYKwGC4TQqiRL2PsWH1rMNwygNl-8lgq_C39TGuZxA8iYKdo/s1600/Maple+Drop+Leaf+Table1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFdTW4cK9Rn_hT_kNzFYE8XplGk2vZP8Sp9XvWV9eXTpNY7sX2jvSVdCwGzoWAWqi18RMKPFZ4MfUSX0_CMGFS6ul2nqVSRYKwGC4TQqiRL2PsWH1rMNwygNl-8lgq_C39TGuZxA8iYKdo/s640/Maple+Drop+Leaf+Table1.jpg" height="434" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">This 1940's maple drop leaf is just gorgeous. It is 48"round when fully open and oblong when the extra leaf is added. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">We love the clean lines of the next two tables; they are so utilitarian!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQS8-AbMWze5VNYX1lcGRnQpVFO_Q_YqRs8RgfHPXRyxqe6Qwke6ThI2Rd2JUIK1qIxjVLcpa2Nyq5abAwPaA1nSVgPAmIgQmMBmSa4uHUP9bgjvXYW2zK8A-AZIKIGDQi6dF8dMAf29uN/s1600/Cherry+Drop+Leaf+Table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQS8-AbMWze5VNYX1lcGRnQpVFO_Q_YqRs8RgfHPXRyxqe6Qwke6ThI2Rd2JUIK1qIxjVLcpa2Nyq5abAwPaA1nSVgPAmIgQmMBmSa4uHUP9bgjvXYW2zK8A-AZIKIGDQi6dF8dMAf29uN/s640/Cherry+Drop+Leaf+Table.jpg" height="435" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Vintage cherry drop leaf with just enough leg detail.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWnVC6rUsq6rKFpk8jt1Lk5YE8dU5uhOwXvg598vMYMv7Wp7cbAll44AjDbh49dcbUHEf_SxRdz5h9QQUjJH3DUq0mkapSw8cHmF-mF3SfCjQpvHm0FQWWTIrNAfGLH4AI06y5yGod12Gz/s1600/IMG_4559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWnVC6rUsq6rKFpk8jt1Lk5YE8dU5uhOwXvg598vMYMv7Wp7cbAll44AjDbh49dcbUHEf_SxRdz5h9QQUjJH3DUq0mkapSw8cHmF-mF3SfCjQpvHm0FQWWTIrNAfGLH4AI06y5yGod12Gz/s640/IMG_4559.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">This 100 year old </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">walnut drop leaf with square nails is in excellent condition. It is low enough to work well as an end table.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDnRGdsJjA6Zr2yqSwMcrOzSCmgdfk0xyJi2BqAQkiTsLqc1GPy0XYApnR_DJ_nT2_O7C6kp_jdOewpNFFG9LM4xsiZmFIQV5iypio3pxZHa1qMuaR2k3ci7li7lS8Q9a2ulO50OFANaGi/s1600/496123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDnRGdsJjA6Zr2yqSwMcrOzSCmgdfk0xyJi2BqAQkiTsLqc1GPy0XYApnR_DJ_nT2_O7C6kp_jdOewpNFFG9LM4xsiZmFIQV5iypio3pxZHa1qMuaR2k3ci7li7lS8Q9a2ulO50OFANaGi/s640/496123.jpg" height="508" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Pembroke drop leaf tables have a drawer at either end making them perfect for use as a desk. We are on the look out for one of these.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Consider a drop-leaf table if you could use an extra surface but need a compact solution. For more information on any one of the tables above, leave a comment or contact us via Facebook or email. Have a great week!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/d293639844f2c0db3a76a5c8a4ec4614.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-37536104675351244022014-01-09T18:28:00.000-08:002014-08-21T17:30:35.188-07:00Lisa and Nikki's Friday Finds!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_02sZJdoSsXZdr8kBOnZiysoEB1ypqNz3-dMQ5ZfaILGRZa_HOv_pZ7roMoxyDNkmUKD8r3a_49gnp3ZFbzT_U3TK5wGuuAZOPFkjP0HiyVGLnCD42xed2uMHYKdl88d68ng0sFDZUAv/s1600/IMG_4539.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_02sZJdoSsXZdr8kBOnZiysoEB1ypqNz3-dMQ5ZfaILGRZa_HOv_pZ7roMoxyDNkmUKD8r3a_49gnp3ZFbzT_U3TK5wGuuAZOPFkjP0HiyVGLnCD42xed2uMHYKdl88d68ng0sFDZUAv/s1600/IMG_4539.JPG" height="247" width="400" /></a></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Happy New Year Friends!</span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b:if><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Georgia's is ready to get back to work and we are excited to share our finds and inspirations with you. We'll be bringing you vintage trends, holiday ideas, home and craft projects and recipes we love. So let's get started! What has inspired and delighted us this week? Here they are - the sights, sounds, tastes and one-of-a-kinds we loved!</span></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigo-8pLT2wEbNEgTdlUfLLl4ULeLG0xO80B8zYFrCOB-h3FTRInyjhYjuEd0jAj1ZAf4tKnBJiOAJ3Y9X5ymnAoAjsGosGJfKHZj9Z9khiimhv5pp29sn89Bz5DjwRkPzSkEQR_UU-hBb6/s1600/IMG_4530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigo-8pLT2wEbNEgTdlUfLLl4ULeLG0xO80B8zYFrCOB-h3FTRInyjhYjuEd0jAj1ZAf4tKnBJiOAJ3Y9X5ymnAoAjsGosGJfKHZj9Z9khiimhv5pp29sn89Bz5DjwRkPzSkEQR_UU-hBb6/s1600/IMG_4530.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">This frosty door decor from <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/">Crate & Barrel</a> suits January. We love the many varieties of grapevine wreaths out there!</span></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibeXKpCNvSnJmAc8wAgeohx_yKfzC2f5p_rK8vtEpsaqBolUReQFDuhRPvaBTjbooy3Cd6DstTDhXJWQe7QgwlwfsH4P5lIcG3Tpi4XpvIh7yGxYBWQpFjpNOsZ8cemQ2x9-5rgKgfEVn/s1600/IMG_4519.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibeXKpCNvSnJmAc8wAgeohx_yKfzC2f5p_rK8vtEpsaqBolUReQFDuhRPvaBTjbooy3Cd6DstTDhXJWQe7QgwlwfsH4P5lIcG3Tpi4XpvIh7yGxYBWQpFjpNOsZ8cemQ2x9-5rgKgfEVn/s1600/IMG_4519.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Julie, my clever sister, has inspired us with her weights made from vintage lids. This large one is a favorite; it's perfect on a stack of decorative books or vintage ironstone plates.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQOx1F_W7NRDSMRCp-D1oP6iZ3Q726C-mqax11nS8AwM7HEHaWE8eAMy9ZwAn06mLvJjfzvPP-p7DD1E_28uCEB0G6Xzf0mv4aqeOG6sqb8ULdEHbb_7Ijr6qkJjfoRkArdqp8hulkwPd/s1600/IMG_4523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQOx1F_W7NRDSMRCp-D1oP6iZ3Q726C-mqax11nS8AwM7HEHaWE8eAMy9ZwAn06mLvJjfzvPP-p7DD1E_28uCEB0G6Xzf0mv4aqeOG6sqb8ULdEHbb_7Ijr6qkJjfoRkArdqp8hulkwPd/s1600/IMG_4523.jpg" height="494" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Look what we got for Christmas - Shitake and Oyster mushroom logs! These logs, a product of <a href="http://2funguys.com/index.html">2FunGuys</a> and <span id="goog_265706130"></span><span id="goog_265706131"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a>available through <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/oyster-mushroom-log/">Williams-Sonoma</a>, are inoculated with mushroom spores and produce a crop of mushrooms every two to three months for up to two to three years!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqejt4GmJw-XQUc3DRbbpbAkt3uJ4-RAAw-kFXfZX-4Um2WQ41wzM7Cmvkaz3FzyO6zXszpkmk0TS4oQA-mn-FCdv5rkG51SnI97pGvtAtqsX_XQ4YVGKmBiuPmfTYgVpHJ393zB3_mGPf/s1600/IMG_4073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqejt4GmJw-XQUc3DRbbpbAkt3uJ4-RAAw-kFXfZX-4Um2WQ41wzM7Cmvkaz3FzyO6zXszpkmk0TS4oQA-mn-FCdv5rkG51SnI97pGvtAtqsX_XQ4YVGKmBiuPmfTYgVpHJ393zB3_mGPf/s1600/IMG_4073.jpg" height="344" width="640" /></a></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">We love dogs! How about this vintage brass dachshund - you gotta love this short-legged, long-bodied hound!</span></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsztbAVYilfXQ0yROH3ibOQ-WwbCNtzpjK-Nrgmm_tJgGby3Ne4PiuSL0aPLpTPyo_rzAvhtEHcYr4ulfHVmBYBhuWMd-sh-XnbAbEfiZ4RPOFgau_zWDA8ZzKHXfkR1n3P9n6QuxDlZT/s1600/IMG_4540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsztbAVYilfXQ0yROH3ibOQ-WwbCNtzpjK-Nrgmm_tJgGby3Ne4PiuSL0aPLpTPyo_rzAvhtEHcYr4ulfHVmBYBhuWMd-sh-XnbAbEfiZ4RPOFgau_zWDA8ZzKHXfkR1n3P9n6QuxDlZT/s1600/IMG_4540.jpg" height="640" width="482" /></a></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Cozy up with a quick-to-knit throw from <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2012/10/18/pixie-dust-lap-blanket-in-cool-white.html">The Purl Bee</a>. This was made using their Knit Collage Sister yarn. Click the link for the pattern and get going; you'll be done in a weekend!</span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b:if><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Our favorite message of hope, love and the human spirit from last year comes from the Landfill Harmonic in Paraguay, an orchestra of young musicians that play instruments made out of trash from a landfill. The families who live there survive by picking through the garbage for recyclable items. P</span></b:if><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">lease </span></b:if><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">take a few moments to watch this video - it will make your day!</span></b:if><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/mq0D5kq9ePE" width="560"></iframe><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/d65b42020d52095242b26cfc4a27cc1f.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-70592683237300366302013-12-21T08:00:00.000-08:002014-08-21T17:30:35.203-07:00Last Minute Holiday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHdtWua-V-A_U4E91vAa-sJh9cElFUapTf1orX3GBxZnewMrWTSut58ZlM9zyOZj4t-gJ0h4FATLBEGv5m2duIpDjvc8p1DBhITUaoHLvkPPKcSO9B52g2U3VeWsIO4YqA-jKHOk4HUL2/s1600/images-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHdtWua-V-A_U4E91vAa-sJh9cElFUapTf1orX3GBxZnewMrWTSut58ZlM9zyOZj4t-gJ0h4FATLBEGv5m2duIpDjvc8p1DBhITUaoHLvkPPKcSO9B52g2U3VeWsIO4YqA-jKHOk4HUL2/s320/images-1.jpeg" height="205" width="320" /></a></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends:</span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b:if><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">With Christmas just around the corner, we thought you could use a little last minute inspiration. From decorating to entertaining, here are some quick and simple ideas to put the finishing touches on your holiday. If you are on top of things and ready to go, save these ideas for next year!</span></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiECKEHV1rurQe2QDDyd2hNv5DS-DeU1OhqSQy0AICUyC7MgGHqyEzlesekYg4Ffyj4pWBbMLRQ77hT-MxYmMRBfKQsfndZatQmdkMZI-V-UYTmX2KopbolGZZicgqvRe-IQRPn3tY68vXC/s1600/IMG_4360.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiECKEHV1rurQe2QDDyd2hNv5DS-DeU1OhqSQy0AICUyC7MgGHqyEzlesekYg4Ffyj4pWBbMLRQ77hT-MxYmMRBfKQsfndZatQmdkMZI-V-UYTmX2KopbolGZZicgqvRe-IQRPn3tY68vXC/s640/IMG_4360.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Many of us exchange ornaments or use them to decorate packages. These snowflake ornaments were made by cutting out circle motifs from an old crochet tablecloth. Just dip in fabric stiffener and let dry. Lace tablecloths work well, too; look for them at thrift stores.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPMY7tZgrU9UGJ2Ta_6uLXEBIL4zH6miw8cBpTLvr1uO_qVSMHqGyWckNrzhRiT66hzYpMv_cHaIQlOc6JAcegpd4qDCHv68zmN7jkvaNY3DJaAl6ClRv5krjDI5hdxmC7y_B3ZgVICS4W/s1600/IMG_4319.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPMY7tZgrU9UGJ2Ta_6uLXEBIL4zH6miw8cBpTLvr1uO_qVSMHqGyWckNrzhRiT66hzYpMv_cHaIQlOc6JAcegpd4qDCHv68zmN7jkvaNY3DJaAl6ClRv5krjDI5hdxmC7y_B3ZgVICS4W/s640/IMG_4319.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">We are in love with bottle brush trees! How about this Christmas tree farm displayed on a vintage silver tray! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-2I3FDUNhstpKJLmgC0UhUJh6Tgpq6X41l9l5OofCT9jukUqoHXDCmWQ1DIzdrpZDMeCoDfX0P8ZbMJQwreU0sZkz06diB-b62ZF4praRwThmn2oj-BD03pSdLwpuWThj2OSXg-3zFrI/s1600/IMG_4368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-2I3FDUNhstpKJLmgC0UhUJh6Tgpq6X41l9l5OofCT9jukUqoHXDCmWQ1DIzdrpZDMeCoDfX0P8ZbMJQwreU0sZkz06diB-b62ZF4praRwThmn2oj-BD03pSdLwpuWThj2OSXg-3zFrI/s640/IMG_4368.jpg" height="488" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Yup, we're obsessed! Who can resist a vintage toy car with a bottle brush tree tied to the top?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRCB6gVqQj0RPKBIPvb7041tELAXrN0vX-gXa-_NnHVZoZ03MPR80_TFHDvAbYr47OZNip3h-crr-rFi6CD555ZJac_IVvROOzdX5sStwf0XGnpWr4X5ONTOs6HAOgiALuWPCSRS-s6Azg/s1600/IMG_4322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRCB6gVqQj0RPKBIPvb7041tELAXrN0vX-gXa-_NnHVZoZ03MPR80_TFHDvAbYr47OZNip3h-crr-rFi6CD555ZJac_IVvROOzdX5sStwf0XGnpWr4X5ONTOs6HAOgiALuWPCSRS-s6Azg/s640/IMG_4322.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Tuck a mini poinsettia into a sugar bowl for a little holiday cheer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Pfk2Kr3LMXIh4iDLXgUvEPTjyhermEhCV038iCeo6aUlWG6wjuk_qk-eIK5yR-HeH96n3pxQa9oL_ewhrDUG_jfEUk6OrPKxqhs8RU9hRWT5vChL-CgPgsVutjq8CyYycNn_jeQWnwgz/s1600/IMG_4362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Pfk2Kr3LMXIh4iDLXgUvEPTjyhermEhCV038iCeo6aUlWG6wjuk_qk-eIK5yR-HeH96n3pxQa9oL_ewhrDUG_jfEUk6OrPKxqhs8RU9hRWT5vChL-CgPgsVutjq8CyYycNn_jeQWnwgz/s640/IMG_4362.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Do you have more people coming for dinner than your tableware can accommodate? No problem, mix and match; it will look modern and interesting at the same time. After all, no one dresses from head to toe in one brand, right? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3vTo2ueggKld3GdPt6bFrKU0nrfxYtWh8zfxN0OpIaRoOKxWhfeZ49RpKcVUIVrEjx3XMidS3F213WjQIZKRznpRAFi3FA9F0T9NtVdN5tPIO4cyQitRJywHSxSS_tJXkZm0ON9lfDtCZ/s1600/IMG_4338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3vTo2ueggKld3GdPt6bFrKU0nrfxYtWh8zfxN0OpIaRoOKxWhfeZ49RpKcVUIVrEjx3XMidS3F213WjQIZKRznpRAFi3FA9F0T9NtVdN5tPIO4cyQitRJywHSxSS_tJXkZm0ON9lfDtCZ/s640/IMG_4338.jpg" height="640" width="362" /></a></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Giving a gift card? Here's a great way to present it. Buy a chocolate bar and wrap it with a printed snowman image. Using bits of fleece, add a hat and scarf. Tuck the gift card under the wrapper and voila!</span></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpRfLdG49kcfyWCLzUJ1OEsr1IciXXbKmMQgU-lqV4cCgkCJ2VrhaXvP3qQbYO9aNOGGKRNTFcGoM7qK52YEyiy79yenaR13O9Oufpjhld1aCVCeLiP99MV3Q-MvaVhbHmz4b3ZnR93YaT/s1600/IMG_2098-e1323665512638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpRfLdG49kcfyWCLzUJ1OEsr1IciXXbKmMQgU-lqV4cCgkCJ2VrhaXvP3qQbYO9aNOGGKRNTFcGoM7qK52YEyiy79yenaR13O9Oufpjhld1aCVCeLiP99MV3Q-MvaVhbHmz4b3ZnR93YaT/s640/IMG_2098-e1323665512638.jpg" height="476" width="640" /></a></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">For sipping hot cocoa or filling with candies, we love these snowman cups for the little ones from <a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2011/12/snowman-cups.html">Blue Cricket Design</a>. All you need are styrofoam cups with lids, orange felt and paint!</span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Friends, we've so enjoyed sharing our vintage finds and every-day inspirations with you this year. From all of us here at Georgia's, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a happy and healthy new year!</span></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/d293639844f2c0db3a76a5c8a4ec4614.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-78304730551306278882013-12-16T13:40:00.000-08:002014-08-21T17:30:35.265-07:00Season's Greetings... Cards<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends:</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of my favorite holiday traditions is sending seasonal greeting cards. It's such a nice way to tell people you are thinking about them during this time of year. </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As I am sure you have experienced, displaying these cards can be a trick. Here are a handful of ideas to help you showcase your cards and add charm to your holiday decor.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When you rifle through your Christmas decoration box, do you have any extra ornaments that just don't seem to make it to the tree? Add them to a decorative bowl and add your cards. The bowl will look great on your coffee table or sideboard.</span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisWOuRzCxts29Ue7O2yKgTyoZbQOvaBrWHJfkbsSNVLuuQERXOk3KNCytUw80yLj6y-F04CXB0yyk1irYVCfR5_2etpOO1k9kckamiLlqFGuhG5NTjH8Cb30_zf-z3i_00NNr4ZOkuwo/s1600/Christmas+Ornament+Card+Holder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisWOuRzCxts29Ue7O2yKgTyoZbQOvaBrWHJfkbsSNVLuuQERXOk3KNCytUw80yLj6y-F04CXB0yyk1irYVCfR5_2etpOO1k9kckamiLlqFGuhG5NTjH8Cb30_zf-z3i_00NNr4ZOkuwo/s1600/Christmas+Ornament+Card+Holder.jpg" height="606" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">You can use the same philosophy with bells -- add them to a decorative bowl with your cards and voila!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirvOwIdWEahxe6rpoTG6caPWi8sPFTwd0OymwJliqlI2q8S_E1juzf3z50KrK-tSR0MpLy81Dva_ZWFduMrkZ6ypJgo_c91mMucsSdhH0evcDEpE9KiNCtz1TcZH7YtKgoRuK3A9T54IE/s1600/Bells+to+hold+holiday+cards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirvOwIdWEahxe6rpoTG6caPWi8sPFTwd0OymwJliqlI2q8S_E1juzf3z50KrK-tSR0MpLy81Dva_ZWFduMrkZ6ypJgo_c91mMucsSdhH0evcDEpE9KiNCtz1TcZH7YtKgoRuK3A9T54IE/s1600/Bells+to+hold+holiday+cards.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Do you have a table with glass on top of it to protect the surface? Slide the cards underneath the glass for a great display.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrWXEWy_ExMEH74JedjiXQzDJSHV2vMqDvpyTqjwJH-7ju1IAaMPk8voZeF27cItO1Tge_3ygpERkXkWVKdpjKGsV53dtBEmgc01MUpFyGC6Kbk11Lq1mq5R-yJtIT7Fs1r8bH0u09Pis/s1600/Glass+Table+Card+Display.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrWXEWy_ExMEH74JedjiXQzDJSHV2vMqDvpyTqjwJH-7ju1IAaMPk8voZeF27cItO1Tge_3ygpERkXkWVKdpjKGsV53dtBEmgc01MUpFyGC6Kbk11Lq1mq5R-yJtIT7Fs1r8bH0u09Pis/s1600/Glass+Table+Card+Display.jpg" height="498" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">We just love this idea from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/275278/holiday-organizing-tips/@center/307034/christmas-workshop">Martha Stewart</a>! Simply punch a hole through your holiday cards, add a ribbon to form a loop and hang on tree branches. So cute and festive.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh8JP7dGan_O6_Je92EcxvWtrFd-K9gxRzPdmhWnFkEWMfpIhEw6YjVmXPy9NT5Np3qrfTfPDNrjewtTWPuqN46MuIw-cCJArNWU-eKPWKkZGQIUAW4wTsllP5Pw98lvSpuxeYmOfPKcM/s1600/Martha+Stewart+Card+Display.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh8JP7dGan_O6_Je92EcxvWtrFd-K9gxRzPdmhWnFkEWMfpIhEw6YjVmXPy9NT5Np3qrfTfPDNrjewtTWPuqN46MuIw-cCJArNWU-eKPWKkZGQIUAW4wTsllP5Pw98lvSpuxeYmOfPKcM/s1600/Martha+Stewart+Card+Display.jpg" height="640" width="512" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">You can also purchase card holders that can be hung over the back of a door or mounted to a wall. I have a vintage card holder that I hang from a ribbon on my door (image on the right) but we found a great vintage-inspired piece at <a href="http://www.pier1.com/Scroll-Photo-Holder/2188553,default,pd.html#q=card-holder&start=1">Pier 1</a> this year (image on the left)!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNtwc2stpebOWv3YOAqfnPfFlNwcHAqGq3yKtJf2P4uhyphenhyphennbyc-iIUEgdeNYbm0x5W1BT-uXNb3GQaaksnQ56AKr1kmM5CgEI1qJ6pTBMsOGJwvgdXm4ZDb1_W-YSdXYoFGC7-lAxxjWQ4/s1600/picstitch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNtwc2stpebOWv3YOAqfnPfFlNwcHAqGq3yKtJf2P4uhyphenhyphennbyc-iIUEgdeNYbm0x5W1BT-uXNb3GQaaksnQ56AKr1kmM5CgEI1qJ6pTBMsOGJwvgdXm4ZDb1_W-YSdXYoFGC7-lAxxjWQ4/s1600/picstitch.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"> How do you display your holiday cards?</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/7419b0ef128b1bcb90eb6a22a89d0f02.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-56950455119904074232013-12-07T19:32:00.000-08:002014-08-21T17:30:35.279-07:00All We Want for Christmas Is ….<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFRhF1MTHFESQcjI_ULhSycV5X3qKl9cdpPnz9uisR9fs8uJFfCpx3EOp0ZCpkh4lfwYhhcsRgFWQrneHZoNgqeeHVy-bZtrmtEtmkrdgO3HgKgJj_9Ul9yx0dNTeVP_utbyafn91iaICM/s1600/unnamed-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFRhF1MTHFESQcjI_ULhSycV5X3qKl9cdpPnz9uisR9fs8uJFfCpx3EOp0ZCpkh4lfwYhhcsRgFWQrneHZoNgqeeHVy-bZtrmtEtmkrdgO3HgKgJj_9Ul9yx0dNTeVP_utbyafn91iaICM/s320/unnamed-1.jpg" height="320" width="239" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">We've been out and about gathering inspired holiday gift ideas to share with you. We can't help but marvel at the originality and resourcefulness behind these items! Buying information is provided in case there is something you must have for that special someone. Enjoy! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4SjbYJMkKwV5Lg8finXfoAy14IWq3R6R9mLTF0Fhh_mLyt5b7VRYIluElWLzIzIfZWeIKPz2zDjNBEGNEoljxMpMivbN81W3QcjKEuq1vRylfaWQbr1Lzf8mF8VrmqaNCMhwOLuTPAKAC/s1600/IMG_4183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4SjbYJMkKwV5Lg8finXfoAy14IWq3R6R9mLTF0Fhh_mLyt5b7VRYIluElWLzIzIfZWeIKPz2zDjNBEGNEoljxMpMivbN81W3QcjKEuq1vRylfaWQbr1Lzf8mF8VrmqaNCMhwOLuTPAKAC/s640/IMG_4183.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">You may have seen vintage door knob wine bottle stoppers, but how about these pool ball stoppers! For more examples, google antique knob bottle stoppers on Etsy. Add a bottle of wine and you have the perfect gift!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUb2WBapxL99g8CYIwdX8lxFeCiPoenP2PpcQPeY7MkajS_zCDMxAjoMP-vxLXpd_GtRXzJ1ZYmj7qMh1KnHGKVFCWT7GAZ0K7brhHEP-tbO3Bh1TCmmuZaa6rc3GGyZ-LGwj1T2m2RSW4/s1600/IMG_4126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUb2WBapxL99g8CYIwdX8lxFeCiPoenP2PpcQPeY7MkajS_zCDMxAjoMP-vxLXpd_GtRXzJ1ZYmj7qMh1KnHGKVFCWT7GAZ0K7brhHEP-tbO3Bh1TCmmuZaa6rc3GGyZ-LGwj1T2m2RSW4/s640/IMG_4126.jpg" height="628" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Everyone is on the road at some point during the holiday. We love this License Plate Bingo game from <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/search/results.jsp?query=license+plate+bingo&hidden=&go.x=-1219&go.y=234&go=go">Restoration Hardware</a> for both young and old! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOy_aEN85oWOZyxfvCMHJzyakDjse6uQ4bd1wYkswSBVi7KgKgvuVr3_EBk_7-b2rv_A1yMuE_GBLSDd81PcpQsvNqVbD9i3bW2SBTsnHOYq82WgmV7ZJ3wx1LUjeaW9eO0IZdG8CUT1gl/s1600/IMG_4071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOy_aEN85oWOZyxfvCMHJzyakDjse6uQ4bd1wYkswSBVi7KgKgvuVr3_EBk_7-b2rv_A1yMuE_GBLSDd81PcpQsvNqVbD9i3bW2SBTsnHOYq82WgmV7ZJ3wx1LUjeaW9eO0IZdG8CUT1gl/s640/IMG_4071.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Isn't this beaded statement necklace beautiful! Find them at holiday markets and major retailers. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT3aLR-yvpSZSLf2TGAEWvhm6d8oviQL_w087Ow12tN7Gs5U1LSq8igPn5hYI3vjefvZIFMOn8YuhdaRGet9WcQJ27vbg6M030gsl74LYSXSC5Q5G4dkcA3XHACW9YzLqp-AG04vbi4zGm/s1600/IMG_4168.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT3aLR-yvpSZSLf2TGAEWvhm6d8oviQL_w087Ow12tN7Gs5U1LSq8igPn5hYI3vjefvZIFMOn8YuhdaRGet9WcQJ27vbg6M030gsl74LYSXSC5Q5G4dkcA3XHACW9YzLqp-AG04vbi4zGm/s640/IMG_4168.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Panettone, a sweet bread loaf studded with fruit originally from Milan, is enjoyed for Christmas and New Years and makes the perfect gift! These beautifully wrapped breads can be ordered from <a href="http://www.eataly.com/">Eataly</a> or found on many gourmet food sites and in fine grocery stores.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmPisI14QVRvDJopbvdLPwaXCRHmesj5lmL7quroYgynGrqSam8HvCWheK89JcooYeOumcoj1avAio8h9Brlx8iJEbPOm7_RJ3D_qGJfUFSvLkmpJaqcpQwd2XuboNCb2W1bOC3oq0DttG/s1600/IMG_4154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmPisI14QVRvDJopbvdLPwaXCRHmesj5lmL7quroYgynGrqSam8HvCWheK89JcooYeOumcoj1avAio8h9Brlx8iJEbPOm7_RJ3D_qGJfUFSvLkmpJaqcpQwd2XuboNCb2W1bOC3oq0DttG/s640/IMG_4154.jpg" height="472" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://dstressedhome.com/">DStressedhome.com</a> makes beautiful trays from vintage frames and drawer pulls. Trays aren't just for serving; use them on a dresser, bathroom vanity or coffee table to showcase special items. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0AbMA2vksHQkSy-FVgZVAYV5t4z5WwMwrd-r30FR-3roda8QzJfW1dMhAwFUrrUokhu3780eASZhp2qU6hXYKFU1dfNQaQqyKjvc-aUnY3Cz56NNdFThVcHTj4OEo8iw40kqscTsQJ0Ri/s1600/IMG_4158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0AbMA2vksHQkSy-FVgZVAYV5t4z5WwMwrd-r30FR-3roda8QzJfW1dMhAwFUrrUokhu3780eASZhp2qU6hXYKFU1dfNQaQqyKjvc-aUnY3Cz56NNdFThVcHTj4OEo8iw40kqscTsQJ0Ri/s640/IMG_4158.JPG" height="402" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Love, love these vintage salt cellars made into ring boxes from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePaperButton">The Paper Button</a>. The designer, Kari McDonald, makes the lids from vintage buttons. We would use one on the side of a sink to hold rings while doing dishes or as a tooth fairy box in addition to presenting/packaging a beautiful ring.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWv20zlxCRS5cSfJDMN2FFTWndwwCytbAScrn5TyqhdeiTDIeJ_9vWQbm7VMKExdIxbhUFWvn1CSMeblfviYhEosJGsupUqUlv8RGtY0GKyDh9uxtj1ceDUUNNLiL_jdOBcnSlgdOWog4/s1600/IMG_4156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWv20zlxCRS5cSfJDMN2FFTWndwwCytbAScrn5TyqhdeiTDIeJ_9vWQbm7VMKExdIxbhUFWvn1CSMeblfviYhEosJGsupUqUlv8RGtY0GKyDh9uxtj1ceDUUNNLiL_jdOBcnSlgdOWog4/s640/IMG_4156.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><span id="goog_1689912460"></span><span id="goog_1689912461"></span>Here's a great gift for the man in your life: a woolen scarf made from menswear swatches by <a href="http://www.margopetitti.com/stripes/">Margo Petitti</a>. Her line of one-of-a-kind accessories for men are made from fine Italian woolens, silks and cashmere.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA4EY2C0_U1m6uQVLrglt0uohOGx8KBcrcY8mjmrs0BcQCQ2QaEjQ_WYflCAG2mWlmIjtl6b7igY-HwOsTJ5l2ENWYshspCes11tqk067y9mqv0aGM0S-Va7LMbmjWsyWLDM1MormfN4K9/s1600/IMG_4162.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA4EY2C0_U1m6uQVLrglt0uohOGx8KBcrcY8mjmrs0BcQCQ2QaEjQ_WYflCAG2mWlmIjtl6b7igY-HwOsTJ5l2ENWYshspCes11tqk067y9mqv0aGM0S-Va7LMbmjWsyWLDM1MormfN4K9/s640/IMG_4162.jpg" height="464" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">How fun are these Barbie doll shoe bracelets by <a href="http://www.saragallo.com/barbiedollshoebracelets.htm">Sara Gallo Jewelry</a>! Her motto: play dress up! You know you want to!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">We here at Georgia's hope your holiday shopping is merry and bright!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/d293639844f2c0db3a76a5c8a4ec4614.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-83789776237179687642013-12-02T14:38:00.000-08:002014-08-21T17:30:35.341-07:00Holiday Musings!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9Fi4zzaK-x0IHSQlDFtW6jWpKVDtIYYvVBdZj75m1v_SShr9fKerd2bPOGFF46fN3_mrWR1Yws7Q-sWv6w6YiexnGn0Vo9EjwPv2spuShMxRSfKZIicNgpxLGKZjmTT1ZPekev3qGWq0/s1600/holiday-lights-25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9Fi4zzaK-x0IHSQlDFtW6jWpKVDtIYYvVBdZj75m1v_SShr9fKerd2bPOGFF46fN3_mrWR1Yws7Q-sWv6w6YiexnGn0Vo9EjwPv2spuShMxRSfKZIicNgpxLGKZjmTT1ZPekev3qGWq0/s640/holiday-lights-25.jpg" height="486" width="640" /></a></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends:</span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b:if><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">With Thanksgiving behind us, Hanukkah upon us and Christmas and Kwanzaa just around the corner, I wanted to share a few thoughts about the holiday experience. Right about now we are inundated with news reports on the hottest trends, shopping frenzy and sales predictions. We are told how to get the best deals, beautifully wrap packages, set the perfect table, and pace ourselves in order to juggle it all and remain stress free. The message seems to be that the holiday is something to be survived more than enjoyed.</span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b:if> <b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">For years I have found this time of year to be very emotional - a mixture of excitement, expectation and even melancholy. When I am out and about, I am deeply affected by the decorations and holiday music; it evokes memories of holiday's gone by and loved ones lost. I want nothing more than to shop and lunch with the girls in my life. Sign me up for the cookie exchange and count me in to go to a holiday craft show. I love every caffeinated minute!</span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b:if><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">So how can we get the most out of the holiday and skirt the downside? Maybe we should start by adjusting our perspective. Gift giving, for example, shouldn't be a chore. It's not about getting someone exactly what they asked for, it's about enjoying the opportunity to give. In our house, there is a long standing rule: you can't ask for your gifts. Now this doesn't mean that hints aren't occasionally dropped, but the shopping experience changes when you have to put a little thought and/or creativity into the gift. Shopping is no longer a laundry list of items to buy and recipients will be appreciative of your efforts. What more precious gift is there than thoughtfulness?</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Decide to enjoy being among the bustling crowd. Pause to delight in children getting their pictures taken with Santa, hum along with the piped-in music, help someone make a selection, or chat with your neighbor in the checkout line. Choose to be merry and you will be rewarded by way of a joyful heart.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Remember, too, that you don't have to </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">"do it all." Pick a few meaningful things to do with loved ones to celebrate the holiday - something everyone will look forward to each year - a cookie baking day, holiday movie night, or piling in the car to marvel at the brightly lit houses. Most importantly, give back. Regardless of your celebration preferences, live out the expression that to those who much is given, much is expected; there are lots of opportunities to volunteer or sponsor others in need at this time of year.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Finally, be patient and non-judgmental. Just because we may celebrate the holiday a certain way, doesn't mean others do, too. If we pledge to be generous of heart and spirit, the holiday will be exactly what it is supposed to be - a time of hope, joy, peace and love, especially love. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2TbUHnl167iqkH2TsDpt6fHeSvvGYqq1Vn3VvYAYleySjS6VJ3FdA8_zN1QjZ4u9wXuArL-LgWT8KHKh-O4j8R5YBMrMK4Kv8jfaqvi-DvS69sziIPo9mr3mrYDJZ_SMt0E0gBn3uckpb/s1600/holiday-cards-en1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2TbUHnl167iqkH2TsDpt6fHeSvvGYqq1Vn3VvYAYleySjS6VJ3FdA8_zN1QjZ4u9wXuArL-LgWT8KHKh-O4j8R5YBMrMK4Kv8jfaqvi-DvS69sziIPo9mr3mrYDJZ_SMt0E0gBn3uckpb/s320/holiday-cards-en1.jpg" height="201" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/d293639844f2c0db3a76a5c8a4ec4614.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-10383765539821044142013-11-20T17:24:00.000-08:002014-08-21T17:30:35.416-07:00Cornucopias!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0xZaA9G_N-9ifTNrz6lolcFxD7V82grTBuJa_1dZOTpHa52DEktbdcOhCC6fBONJd4cIeT50HFt_mebUjPj4BpQj42qXzRlmjiKr0RagqHNdJoCVleVnhr8X7LV4zHZWCjY2SmcOip4Yw/s1600/IMG_3871.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0xZaA9G_N-9ifTNrz6lolcFxD7V82grTBuJa_1dZOTpHa52DEktbdcOhCC6fBONJd4cIeT50HFt_mebUjPj4BpQj42qXzRlmjiKr0RagqHNdJoCVleVnhr8X7LV4zHZWCjY2SmcOip4Yw/s400/IMG_3871.jpg" height="261" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">I would like to dedicate this post to the memory of Dennis Gulkis - brother-in-law, uncle and long time antique lover. We are thankful for the many good times we shared.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Friends, I am not ready for Thanksgiving this year. In an effort to decorate with something that is warm and welcoming yet quick and easy, I settled on cornucopias. We're all familiar with this horn-shaped symbol of abundance originating in classical mythology and associated with Thanksgiving and harvest. Here's a few tips on putting one together! To make a traditional horn of plenty, pick up an inexpensive cornucopia (usually made of wicker) at a craft store and gather together real or faux items that are associated with harvest and abundance including fruits, vegetables, grains, flowers and nuts. Anything goes here; consider pomegranates, apples and artichokes in addition to the customary gourds and Indian corn. Fill the back of the horn with paper or straw to support the contents and begin arranging by placing the largest items to the back. Continue adding until you are satisfied with the arrangement. This large cornucopia took some filling! I lined the bottom with colorful faux leaves for added texture.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFWqP2Abj8A-EZ6GzLPS1wMZ7ke2_E_Gmr_UYJgzXDVJPjqTmsrAuCmcklzYOTZtqUx8phw76vCqAhQcxq3gNSgg-_RgI1B5UaWjFwEewBJSDDSga-_xskuBzabvncDchF7Bol1kaOFcT/s1600/IMG_4037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFWqP2Abj8A-EZ6GzLPS1wMZ7ke2_E_Gmr_UYJgzXDVJPjqTmsrAuCmcklzYOTZtqUx8phw76vCqAhQcxq3gNSgg-_RgI1B5UaWjFwEewBJSDDSga-_xskuBzabvncDchF7Bol1kaOFcT/s640/IMG_4037.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8BKJERHSLJ81DKApq96yRT_zsIBEX9Xo-F5asks2hClA6l-T6abgsmyf4CfATZjRnd9k6drLZj0dE9J8OvTFoJ7j3JovgcoIlPw9bQqkwlaze3RdbIbPCzuedIpgWfaXiY9XRZVn5ZkF/s1600/IMG_4054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8BKJERHSLJ81DKApq96yRT_zsIBEX9Xo-F5asks2hClA6l-T6abgsmyf4CfATZjRnd9k6drLZj0dE9J8OvTFoJ7j3JovgcoIlPw9bQqkwlaze3RdbIbPCzuedIpgWfaXiY9XRZVn5ZkF/s640/IMG_4054.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">I found this vintage cornucopia at an antique market. It was designed to hang and makes a welcoming door decor!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihIQaaY3FLxzSnu4Wzrcgn7ZNdSNzsa7QX2DfWsAr6EpepqncuaFkgWlIO4lZmP8n1feYLOL7W30QcAQdzRVKccWRTzxiDBb0cRyKOFovnmjY47JNPOdhdIDq9oMnQ4NoI71LAS8hXQdoe/s1600/IMG_4024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihIQaaY3FLxzSnu4Wzrcgn7ZNdSNzsa7QX2DfWsAr6EpepqncuaFkgWlIO4lZmP8n1feYLOL7W30QcAQdzRVKccWRTzxiDBb0cRyKOFovnmjY47JNPOdhdIDq9oMnQ4NoI71LAS8hXQdoe/s640/IMG_4024.jpg" height="640" width="402" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzU5MInPmmxkljsMi7icyIgd6mxlFjfBMV3D8Adxx4XaFVgN-QGiI7gSQrnO0Mbr1Kkg4Y3Hs5M__jdskW5vd334rbdSUEnCMj1IcD0F5x3bmkqhmdQWHjljDnOJckNmd0gPLOl6AqUS9S/s1600/IMG_4025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzU5MInPmmxkljsMi7icyIgd6mxlFjfBMV3D8Adxx4XaFVgN-QGiI7gSQrnO0Mbr1Kkg4Y3Hs5M__jdskW5vd334rbdSUEnCMj1IcD0F5x3bmkqhmdQWHjljDnOJckNmd0gPLOl6AqUS9S/s640/IMG_4025.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">For a more dressed up version, vintage cornucopias like these can be found easily on internet shopping sites.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg9Z_v-zjXS8EZC7mjK0fXrz5bA4VhcaML7_t_KXiW4zHB8aGv-jrDUHAK9qZXiMfH9JhN3tNf_ccOnqAGmbY-aduRqkQYXsF_DVGeCK03Rt0kOwfnJ70kTcPVUIRWEkrXkT6lOaxJ-_ZK/s1600/cornucopias-antique-ivory-paint-horn-of-plenty-Thankgiving-centerpiece-Laurel-Leaf-Farm-item-no-u1023106-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg9Z_v-zjXS8EZC7mjK0fXrz5bA4VhcaML7_t_KXiW4zHB8aGv-jrDUHAK9qZXiMfH9JhN3tNf_ccOnqAGmbY-aduRqkQYXsF_DVGeCK03Rt0kOwfnJ70kTcPVUIRWEkrXkT6lOaxJ-_ZK/s400/cornucopias-antique-ivory-paint-horn-of-plenty-Thankgiving-centerpiece-Laurel-Leaf-Farm-item-no-u1023106-2.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQ9m3wx8EwIren0nUrrDqHVc3skXTt1iDOpS0h4npNSjkIslitTL3diAbGisLx3ZUIidtB_b_286k7nJzY-vuZIuFI11-OzZzbU4RipBqZBfeeKXnxT4_QGb82pdecDoNzK_3h1ybPXME/s1600/il_340x270.310895107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQ9m3wx8EwIren0nUrrDqHVc3skXTt1iDOpS0h4npNSjkIslitTL3diAbGisLx3ZUIidtB_b_286k7nJzY-vuZIuFI11-OzZzbU4RipBqZBfeeKXnxT4_QGb82pdecDoNzK_3h1ybPXME/s400/il_340x270.310895107.jpg" height="317" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">If you have smaller cornucopias, why not place one in a guest bathroom or bedroom or fill mini cornucopias with cookies, candies and chocolates and give them as gifts. Get the kids involved in making them; it's a great way to spend time together and give thanks for the abundance in your life.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Blessings,</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/d293639844f2c0db3a76a5c8a4ec4614.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-85265552428432692252013-11-01T06:06:00.000-07:002014-08-21T17:30:35.430-07:00Lisa & Nikki's Friday Finds!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Z0eItt1IPG3cqpeBf9SnQolGB6JsIbJ0e1H1uHINdCL57_NJFl94LOQOn59JocPLjyC7GJQA-HESvODs_Rjc-Wfb8O-TTOP-nJbldkBTKOO4nh97XDgD3dDQHrRapkyK7BDrTPoZpyNh/s1600/IMG_3837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Z0eItt1IPG3cqpeBf9SnQolGB6JsIbJ0e1H1uHINdCL57_NJFl94LOQOn59JocPLjyC7GJQA-HESvODs_Rjc-Wfb8O-TTOP-nJbldkBTKOO4nh97XDgD3dDQHrRapkyK7BDrTPoZpyNh/s400/IMG_3837.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">So Inviting!</span></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends:</span></b:if><br /></b:if><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"></span></b:if><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">What has inspired and delighted us this week? Here they are - the sights, sounds, tastes and one-of-a-kinds we loved!</span></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw76z8ViUo-c0V431TAGmRMupFhEGMD_ObExTkbQaQnjem_HksALvJbyQmKnt9sAgcGr2HEE_JyQu0kkXwyMBPIgJj2CruP_Xmvv2z7Y6dQmwbS6aBcSpid6idGOCVa2Hr6t2w9h2HsxBF/s1600/IMG_3848.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw76z8ViUo-c0V431TAGmRMupFhEGMD_ObExTkbQaQnjem_HksALvJbyQmKnt9sAgcGr2HEE_JyQu0kkXwyMBPIgJj2CruP_Xmvv2z7Y6dQmwbS6aBcSpid6idGOCVa2Hr6t2w9h2HsxBF/s640/IMG_3848.jpg" height="640" width="528" /></a></div></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Happy day-after-Halloween! Did your kids get an abundance of M&M's this year from trick-or-treating? Why not teach them a new game - M&M baseball. Here's how it works: </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;">Every M&M color corresponds to a baseball play. Each player takes a turn eating M&M's out of his bag one at a time and calculates the number of runs they accumulate (based on the order and color of the M&M's picked). When a player pulls out a dark brown M&M (or an out), it is the next player's turn. The game ends when all players have eaten their entire bag of M&M's and the winner is the player with the most runs, of course!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;">Here's how each player can score:</span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: blue;">Blue</span> <span style="color: blue;">M&M</span>: Single</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: orange;">Orange M&M</span>: Double</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: lime;">Green M&M</span>: Triple</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;">Red</span> <span style="color: red;">M&M</span>: Home Run</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #ffd966;">Yellow M&M</span>: Strike</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Dark Brown</span><span style="color: #783f04;"> M&M</span>: Out</span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAs5Kym0grWbvMSpQTgxDHUZRXKGySsWLQQtHCXFDSOWyN_L0m1M_pzeK8Kuy_QAZPKyXIbU2XTnfqnwrcHcvj_4zgy3V9TdACbdu49NwDt2zbD6-5JNviweCuCGQ7Pu0CEYrkhyphenhyphenCDq1gf/s1600/IMG_3850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAs5Kym0grWbvMSpQTgxDHUZRXKGySsWLQQtHCXFDSOWyN_L0m1M_pzeK8Kuy_QAZPKyXIbU2XTnfqnwrcHcvj_4zgy3V9TdACbdu49NwDt2zbD6-5JNviweCuCGQ7Pu0CEYrkhyphenhyphenCDq1gf/s640/IMG_3850.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Now about those Milky Way bars! Why not make a Milky Way cake. There are many versions of this cake out there, but we like this one:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><u>Ingredients</u>: 1 cup butter (2 sticks), 16 fun-size Milky Way bars, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 2 1/2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup chopped pecans.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><u>Method</u>: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan. Melt 1 stick of butter and chopped Milky Way bars in a heavy pan. Set aside. Sift together salt, baking soda and flour in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream the remaining stick of butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla. Alternately add sifted dry ingredients and buttermilk. Add candy mixture and nuts. Blend well. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><u>Icing</u>: Melt one stick of butter with 8 more fun-size Milky Way bars. Add 2 cups powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk. Blend adding additional powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency and amount is achieved. Pour over top of cake.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3QuX44iKz42YSDPXu2jFUs_ARa6_G5KcLf14KUvUcBYH_VNmG1QVCyrtxlyWLy8EJxXckNnhi92b00cEdUpuTp3ZCDajw2wObLSDDV8qvqgxAAphRt2Cs2u08qZ9Yc8AniHUk72-5xdP/s1600/IMG_3847.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3QuX44iKz42YSDPXu2jFUs_ARa6_G5KcLf14KUvUcBYH_VNmG1QVCyrtxlyWLy8EJxXckNnhi92b00cEdUpuTp3ZCDajw2wObLSDDV8qvqgxAAphRt2Cs2u08qZ9Yc8AniHUk72-5xdP/s640/IMG_3847.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;">Halloween may be over, but that doesn't mean we have to take down ALL of our pumpkin decorations. Get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with this great mini pumpkin potpourri displayed in an ironstone server. We love!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIb6WNh1bu3_zLWexWJgNNK4cK9sELShi1Qd9pZSZFlZqdiJ2yGG8jE6KR7l2HTtWHRwOqaNo6-8_AzQqfX7ILqhmT9_SxJgWmwH3S5j375Gb_mztbgWuD4Yudmnfb3bDd41wXKFRGyMW/s1600/IMG_3761.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIb6WNh1bu3_zLWexWJgNNK4cK9sELShi1Qd9pZSZFlZqdiJ2yGG8jE6KR7l2HTtWHRwOqaNo6-8_AzQqfX7ILqhmT9_SxJgWmwH3S5j375Gb_mztbgWuD4Yudmnfb3bDd41wXKFRGyMW/s640/IMG_3761.JPG" height="508" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;">Vintage rolling pins - roll out dough for your baked goods or mount one and use it as a towel holder!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">November is here and for most of us, it's time to don the wooly sweaters and hats! Get outside and enjoy the last vestiges of fall, everyone. Have a great weekend!</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/d65b42020d52095242b26cfc4a27cc1f.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-2566030720483107772013-10-29T15:10:00.000-07:002014-08-21T17:30:35.492-07:00Here I Am...On The Road Again...<b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends:</span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"></span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Gosh, don't you just love that </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe7yOccqdxI"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Bob Seger song</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">? It's my favorite road trip song.</span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"></span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Alright, now back to business. As many of you know I recently returned from a whirlwind road trip through the South where I ate </span><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/2013/10/lets-kibitz-about-grits.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">grits</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"> and biscuits (by the ton), visited with family and friends, and experienced some great sites and sounds from three of the South's best cities: Charleston, South Carolina; Asheville, North Carolina; and Nashville, Tennessee. Talk about some good times. Here is a snap shot of my trip (I'll do a post on each city) including not-to-miss places, friendly faces and lots of fun - Charleston-style.</span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><strong><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"></span></u></strong></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">The main purpose of my visit to Charleston was to witness the marriage of my brother-in-law to his beautiful bride. But while I was in town, I found time to enjoy the history of the city. </span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"></span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Here is my not-to-miss list:</span></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbGedYCY0L3QuHUn5P1YN2KFNGip-VJn2QZoUAvzBjFG5s9rNvS5Y5vMoBUkeMwm8SLWPuVY4ntKLOQOL8pfR_UjoL04gAnKWty7s9RLBwFcc71QVOEui3mjad_IIbuzwZrhRtl1sSh5E/s1600/Charleston_Carriage_Ride.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbGedYCY0L3QuHUn5P1YN2KFNGip-VJn2QZoUAvzBjFG5s9rNvS5Y5vMoBUkeMwm8SLWPuVY4ntKLOQOL8pfR_UjoL04gAnKWty7s9RLBwFcc71QVOEui3mjad_IIbuzwZrhRtl1sSh5E/s640/Charleston_Carriage_Ride.jpg" height="332" width="640" /></span></a></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">A carriage ride through the city (I always research to find the one that takes the best care of their horses). Carriage ride operators will give you the history of the city as you travel down original cobblestone roads. </span></b:if><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWu0kwVZHIazdcuIpi_NjdYigWd-5_qHhlFjE7qymMVKnOqH4dgQvrPUdGngJz4fH5Vr9snDHChBaMfi_Isw2ni4Y509b6s_8Y77JLt_6nq41kchd7cmnLDPhK9YPAaMlBX08nRhVVrBw/s1600/Charleston+Chruch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWu0kwVZHIazdcuIpi_NjdYigWd-5_qHhlFjE7qymMVKnOqH4dgQvrPUdGngJz4fH5Vr9snDHChBaMfi_Isw2ni4Y509b6s_8Y77JLt_6nq41kchd7cmnLDPhK9YPAaMlBX08nRhVVrBw/s640/Charleston+Chruch.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></span></a><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Visit the city's many famous landmarks (which you will learn about on the carriage ride). I loved <a href="http://www.stmichaelschurch.net/">St. Michael's Episcopal Church</a> on Board Street. It's the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston.</span></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXQYHp2JWvXTWliyaKTnuTUPu40f42QWDCIVrZDyu7HOUJ_9OJ1FtAr4dQt3F9KU67tXgaLM3jeRYPJYPrIZX7RZQEL763OI2hRMLbp7oIQrkq5wmSzgqhyphenhyphenCVFi5vvVpiT11sqmjj5Y6M/s1600/Oyster_Roast_Charleston.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXQYHp2JWvXTWliyaKTnuTUPu40f42QWDCIVrZDyu7HOUJ_9OJ1FtAr4dQt3F9KU67tXgaLM3jeRYPJYPrIZX7RZQEL763OI2hRMLbp7oIQrkq5wmSzgqhyphenhyphenCVFi5vvVpiT11sqmjj5Y6M/s640/Oyster_Roast_Charleston.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Be sure to go to an Oyster Roast. Restaurants around the area often offer all-you-can-eat roasts on Thursdays and Fridays. Not only are the oysters from the local waters, they are delicious and the roast is a great activity with friends. Just shuck, dip into your favorite condiment (I like horseradish), enjoy and repeat! Now, if only I could find a vintage shucking instrument...</span></b:if></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4XEe1dqNgNK1LSza8joJNj46FWnhVNrMDFDB3LBKNwoG5woYTYluwVikkcafPaUUe9avTbM5EGaiZIozn8-dH_WKH4K-ptsrIHMAG4Ah7HSwnz05Decr6-Q-Ri6r43AMnXDN8vRGNZM/s1600/Charleston_Copper_Boiler.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4XEe1dqNgNK1LSza8joJNj46FWnhVNrMDFDB3LBKNwoG5woYTYluwVikkcafPaUUe9avTbM5EGaiZIozn8-dH_WKH4K-ptsrIHMAG4Ah7HSwnz05Decr6-Q-Ri6r43AMnXDN8vRGNZM/s640/Charleston_Copper_Boiler.jpg" height="578" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Do you spy what I spy at the front of this bus? A vintage copper boiler! The bus driver and I had quite the spirited chat about this gem from the past - he uses his very differently than we use ours!</span></b:if></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""></b:if><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbk6hoONue0cseWi8y06ssuhWgNIS_P-v-ipn9Y0CGlisQXaZWUSDC0DqgelVeYZCEMobf02sbKGI6upg8TsdQ822dSZSxXD73VOisQHiO8I9ZKtg1eqmTInYRt2zHWMP4oC-8IHo0ua8/s1600/Fall+arrangement+in+Copper+Boiler.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbk6hoONue0cseWi8y06ssuhWgNIS_P-v-ipn9Y0CGlisQXaZWUSDC0DqgelVeYZCEMobf02sbKGI6upg8TsdQ822dSZSxXD73VOisQHiO8I9ZKtg1eqmTInYRt2zHWMP4oC-8IHo0ua8/s640/Fall+arrangement+in+Copper+Boiler.jpg" height="532" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black;">Gosh, there are so many great restaurants to visit while you are downtown. I loved <a href="http://www.amenstreet.com/">Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar</a>. Don't be shocked, but I had the shrimp and grits, which were delish. I also had hushpuppies and shrimp corndogs. We also tried <a href="http://www.waters-edge-restaurant.com/">Water's Edge</a> in Mount Pleasant (just outside downtown Charleston) and loved the Herbed Grouper. The Seafood Pasta was also a hit at our table. And... we even saw dolphins during our meal!</span></span></b:if></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I stayed with family while I was in town, but on previous trips, I've stayed at the </span><a href="http://www.plantersinn.com/"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Planter's Inn</span></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> on Market Street and </span><a href="http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/south-carolina/hampton-inn-charleston-historic-district-CHSHDHX/index.html"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hampton Inn</span></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> on Meeting Street. Customer service at both <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">hotels was impeccable.</span></span></span></b:if></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Have you visited Charleston? Do you have recommendations on places to visit and places to eat? Let us know in the comments section!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I'll sign</span> off for now. My next blog post will feature the best of Asheville, North Carolina (...well, from my perspective at least). Bye ya'll.</span></span></b:if></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/7419b0ef128b1bcb90eb6a22a89d0f02.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-39229040129336396632013-10-24T12:31:00.000-07:002014-08-21T17:30:35.506-07:00Lisa & Nikki's Spooktacular Friday Finds! <b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3eSYnqgO8mTp4NhetJTj5X7pol3th8hrdH8-63ke02oQErRDpkTY_eQwtSjJJL7iUCMV4G_nTaegQHzk8Cgqf39RHKdmVTSz3LQv_RY6i_zF39GtJ23SSeBMaFV4kSgOd7VnXZaqKd0/s1600/Halloween_Sign_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3eSYnqgO8mTp4NhetJTj5X7pol3th8hrdH8-63ke02oQErRDpkTY_eQwtSjJJL7iUCMV4G_nTaegQHzk8Cgqf39RHKdmVTSz3LQv_RY6i_zF39GtJ23SSeBMaFV4kSgOd7VnXZaqKd0/s640/Halloween_Sign_1.jpg" height="114" width="640" /></span></a></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends:</span></b:if></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"></span></b:if><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Here at Georgia's we love Halloween. But not the scary, gory Halloween, we like the "Happy Pumpkin" kind of Halloween. So, what has inspired and delighted us this week? Here they are - the spooktacular sights, sounds, tastes and one-of-a-kinds we loved!</span></b:if></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNjObe0S-YAuXu2I0yEMC_e4DiPqP5NPjtcsSfrtLJTFQbb1w9bmAZ6s3Zs6n8O1VXmWochHhz0vemDJKIlmrnOR8ClLllm8maItU3uxFdkQbyrRrfBah9gE7dNp7YFI53vehNkWp68p0/s400/Halloween_Candy_Bar_Covers_Mummy.jpg" height="400" width="181" /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Remember when we made ghosts out of lollipops? Why not make mummies out of chocolate bars! We love this idea from <a href="http://funfamilycrafts.com/">Fun Family Crafts.</a></span></b:if></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSjFUM7kQckj1DR_myTYJ-Ydq5ihF2bQYHZ-tO3BrROXNCr76f9uMIRNkY4UcWR_T-h-NcoWwUfy7GWZh_dgKt4NrfYqEfU1XOXA7XP9Z6BqZTc3HRUXoGvhYE_GmrX-t-Ki7Jf3QU3kQ/s1600/Halloween_Wreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSjFUM7kQckj1DR_myTYJ-Ydq5ihF2bQYHZ-tO3BrROXNCr76f9uMIRNkY4UcWR_T-h-NcoWwUfy7GWZh_dgKt4NrfYqEfU1XOXA7XP9Z6BqZTc3HRUXoGvhYE_GmrX-t-Ki7Jf3QU3kQ/s640/Halloween_Wreath.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;">Want an easy-to-make door decoration that you can keep year after year? Visit your local craft store and purchase a twig wreath, gloss black spray paint and your favorite Halloween-themed ribbon. Simply spray (two coats), dry, add the ribbon then hang. This wreath is currently on my door and I think it is just adorbs.</span></b:if><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4THvqg_U2wDmKUPsNxIQopBY6Y3zc-VmTHxyU5OYaZEJEzzGedhtZZsXmPHQWCyImkqTo_IK-J5IxaA19N4vwELj9B1PtBGgdIzq6fw9jaE4JDhojmNoGIE6gUihAFfjCWDe0o7Ks0M/s1600/Metal+Pumpkins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4THvqg_U2wDmKUPsNxIQopBY6Y3zc-VmTHxyU5OYaZEJEzzGedhtZZsXmPHQWCyImkqTo_IK-J5IxaA19N4vwELj9B1PtBGgdIzq6fw9jaE4JDhojmNoGIE6gUihAFfjCWDe0o7Ks0M/s640/Metal+Pumpkins.jpg" height="620" width="640" /></span></a><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Don't these jack-o'-lanterns just make you happy? We spied these at Brimfield this year and enjoyed their unique, industrial character.</span></b:if><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbwmKj6fsRhJeKCIag6V3H9iE86GKXWx3ubMPztmnViNznIL_ayeH8gLxvLFwYpw5JrxBI2WSPeZJbce7lLg6f6ebVZLvCN2pAe4oIFRLf3OtE3VTJZoDaoZP-gb2g-Cbhi0eaqiqdMYk/s1600/Happy_Halloween_Georgias_Pets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbwmKj6fsRhJeKCIag6V3H9iE86GKXWx3ubMPztmnViNznIL_ayeH8gLxvLFwYpw5JrxBI2WSPeZJbce7lLg6f6ebVZLvCN2pAe4oIFRLf3OtE3VTJZoDaoZP-gb2g-Cbhi0eaqiqdMYk/s640/Happy_Halloween_Georgias_Pets.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">We all love our pets, but aren't they even cuter when dressed up in Halloween costumes? These are the pets of Georgia's Crew: Ally "the shark" Bechtold, Ricky "the sailor" Ackleson and Johnny "the skeleton" Ackleson. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5n7gyz5ywuN4zD7fobBIWCZW9fZP-4xYpEbbav4IY0ilQTjZDKz-rkAv27V2LDYYTWKUrtrYDlzHa_iGA6AekyDzuaKbZLrF485JYLhB8Wlijs71MY4DYovkDyK0xlz2HlK_NrcooLEk/s1600/Halloween_Pinterest_Board.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5n7gyz5ywuN4zD7fobBIWCZW9fZP-4xYpEbbav4IY0ilQTjZDKz-rkAv27V2LDYYTWKUrtrYDlzHa_iGA6AekyDzuaKbZLrF485JYLhB8Wlijs71MY4DYovkDyK0xlz2HlK_NrcooLEk/s320/Halloween_Pinterest_Board.png" height="320" width="316" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Looking for more great Halloween ideas? Follow our </span><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/georgiashi/halloween/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Halloween Pinterest Board</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">, we populate it year round with our favorite finds!</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjipO2CiMqjlFWVF8MrlljGU_qqxCkJ_Bf2KtsJv4jQMKRznxeMB-H85C_eaYfPYNZNUg9zjQ7s02wGlKYu9i1h4Aw91c2Mlh-NrY_DGhEj84HFfbwaUXlaqKYjUObkoZga2pa3MFVB8o/s1600/G_Pumpkin_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjipO2CiMqjlFWVF8MrlljGU_qqxCkJ_Bf2KtsJv4jQMKRznxeMB-H85C_eaYfPYNZNUg9zjQ7s02wGlKYu9i1h4Aw91c2Mlh-NrY_DGhEj84HFfbwaUXlaqKYjUObkoZga2pa3MFVB8o/s640/G_Pumpkin_1.jpg" height="518" width="640" /></span></a><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item"">On behalf of Georgia's Crew, we wish you all a safe and very happy Halloween!</b:if></span></span></b:if><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/d65b42020d52095242b26cfc4a27cc1f.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314795313490015075.post-22930945518317373552013-10-22T15:30:00.000-07:002014-08-21T17:30:35.568-07:00Let's Kibitz About Grits!<b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX-D40bI-WuR4zWfE-538-C59X_q6G3fu4CC3r81IP1dxu-O5NUiI6ELVs90s7yVwaK9Ch6TPb0tvOEV3fiwpMhECvn7mFUan-1tWvGKVHH3Cm1yoVb_4A6BucNe1PhJ94Sfdg8oVt1OE/s1600/Grits.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX-D40bI-WuR4zWfE-538-C59X_q6G3fu4CC3r81IP1dxu-O5NUiI6ELVs90s7yVwaK9Ch6TPb0tvOEV3fiwpMhECvn7mFUan-1tWvGKVHH3Cm1yoVb_4A6BucNe1PhJ94Sfdg8oVt1OE/s640/Grits.jpg" height="492" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends:</span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"></span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">In recent weeks, I've been on the road spending a lot of time below the Mason Dixie Line. That's right folks, I was back home in the South eating some good 'ole comfort food and shopping for great vintage finds. My trip gave me a lot to write about (so get excited, there's more to come), but let's start with the highlight of my trip - eating. Specifically, eating grits. </span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"></span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Grits have their origins in Native American cuisine and today are predominantly served in the South as a breakfast item. In fact, according to Wikipedia, "three-quarters of grits sold in the U.S. are sold in the South throughout an area stretching from Texas to Virginia sometimes referred to as the 'grits belt.'"</span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"></span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">I've seen breakfast grits consumed with a myriad of additions including cheddar cheese, sugar (yuck, sorry mom) and my favorite, salt and pepper. Yum!</span></b:if><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTsP7HS8sfgHPkAGZci3Zm12pTVPM4T9WN0Mh-nbocbMhf3vZuaXriRgLWGqeEh69xyX6BCw7JH9fctrLqVBDZHv0G3t1oIAILuT9m8RsBMyVlLdJFhkGAO5k7b2IyiT6ptvcBTMXvl34/s1600/Grits1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTsP7HS8sfgHPkAGZci3Zm12pTVPM4T9WN0Mh-nbocbMhf3vZuaXriRgLWGqeEh69xyX6BCw7JH9fctrLqVBDZHv0G3t1oIAILuT9m8RsBMyVlLdJFhkGAO5k7b2IyiT6ptvcBTMXvl34/s640/Grits1.jpg" height="640" width="576" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">From my experience, sad to say, grits are polarizing; you either love 'em or hate 'em. Clearly I love them. And up until this trip, my husband swore he hated them... that's until he met the grit cake. We sampled two variations while in Asheville, North Carolina.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">First up, the grit cakes served as an appetizer for lunch or dinner at </span><a href="https://tupelohoneycafe.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Tupelo Honey Café</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">. This is when Mark realized his major mistake, came to his senses, and started liking grits. I just fell harder for them.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgtEUZgwu4Amtc3EFe_IY_vVFvFtVFrXZToKfGleVG8PEfurcpj5NPi3XaPuyz5Xx7Y73Eco-q8gbsKe1f9LIBdyRjizCaVtv1UCcZVdY-eHZMIEx7un7gX58QCwtd5fYraWie_bg7G8/s1600/Tupelo+Honey+Cafe+Grit+Cakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgtEUZgwu4Amtc3EFe_IY_vVFvFtVFrXZToKfGleVG8PEfurcpj5NPi3XaPuyz5Xx7Y73Eco-q8gbsKe1f9LIBdyRjizCaVtv1UCcZVdY-eHZMIEx7un7gX58QCwtd5fYraWie_bg7G8/s640/Tupelo+Honey+Cafe+Grit+Cakes.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">But then we discovered grit cakes...for breakfast. Oh my gosh, I was beside myself. </span><a href="http://earlygirleatery.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Early Girl Eatery's</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"> twist on eggs benedict, the <em>Early Girl Benny,</em> was out of this world. And look who was eating grits yet again!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGMigd7jLKMQ6fCh21fSOQP3_UbZLoGCOWV5VogvQhEKMgj1F3Md-a-3uxGpv8FuJBzdoRbURcZ78I1hWBC6bm3ZnBwHr_gFk2r2kdKDNYrU3qI62_HbSR8O2wfQ-eYFzf1Zj_15zWKY/s1600/Early+Girl+Eatery+Benny+Grit+Cakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGMigd7jLKMQ6fCh21fSOQP3_UbZLoGCOWV5VogvQhEKMgj1F3Md-a-3uxGpv8FuJBzdoRbURcZ78I1hWBC6bm3ZnBwHr_gFk2r2kdKDNYrU3qI62_HbSR8O2wfQ-eYFzf1Zj_15zWKY/s640/Early+Girl+Eatery+Benny+Grit+Cakes.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">But let's get serious peeps. Grits really shine in my all time favorite dish, Shrimp and Grits. I could eat this meal three times a day for the rest of my life and never tire of it. If you've never indulged, do yourself a favor and Google "best southern food in [city - <em>enter the city where you live</em>]," get in your car, drive to the restaurant and order shrimp and grits. You will not be sorry.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6f5Dni5L4p4d3-M0X1Hv74ubQu-lgrdoyMZzzvUeTI9BOzCRMB6yDv_6CIvyxTg-uNKEsiZzPsoILWMpDedmJqw_FukGALAPpWVYFj_5hIoJhcPk8pXa6cV3wFWhfBDQ7J8P7M5hGjXc/s1600/Shrimp+and+Grits.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6f5Dni5L4p4d3-M0X1Hv74ubQu-lgrdoyMZzzvUeTI9BOzCRMB6yDv_6CIvyxTg-uNKEsiZzPsoILWMpDedmJqw_FukGALAPpWVYFj_5hIoJhcPk8pXa6cV3wFWhfBDQ7J8P7M5hGjXc/s640/Shrimp+and+Grits.jpg" height="640" width="340" /></a></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">I certainly consider grits food for the soul and I just can't get enough of them. Next up, I plan to figure out how to prepare this Southern staple up here in the windy city (but until I do, I've already tried the Google tip I told you about. Thank goodness Chicago is a foodie city). Do you have any tips on how to prepare grits or know of a great place to get grits in your city? Leave a comment and let us know!!</span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"></span></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Until next time ya'll.</span></b:if><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""></b:if><br /><b:if cond="data:blog.pageType == "item""><br /> </b:if><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.georgiashomeinspirations.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/86023/nackleson/7419b0ef128b1bcb90eb6a22a89d0f02.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a></div><a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528073271714918899noreply@blogger.com0