tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41216436689703253162024-03-14T01:17:47.698-07:00Light of the HomeLibbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-12413432085745483462012-08-06T16:57:00.000-07:002012-08-06T16:58:17.984-07:00A Little TeaseJust popping in quickly to give you a little tease of a project we have going on. One part of it was finished today and I am so excited! You may have seen where I shared about the blue ceiling on our front porch. You may see it <a href="http://lightofthehome.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-blue-ceiling.html">here</a>.<br />
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Well, we are blessed to have not only a front porch but a screened-in back porch too. We decided to enlarge this back porch to include an eating area. As a result, we are upgrading the whole area. But why am I so excited? <br />
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You've guessed it....I have another blue ceiling!<br />
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While we love the look of bead board we are always looking for ways to stretch our renovation dollars. My husband found this siding as a substitute at a better price and I think it looks great! <br />
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There is still much to do on this project, but I will show you pictures as we go along! More painting, putting down tile flooring, putting up screen.<br />
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Then the really fun part begins: Styling with a coastal theme!<br />
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See you again soon!<br />
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<br />Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-18336276137556381942011-06-10T06:58:00.000-07:002012-08-06T18:17:52.755-07:0020% Off At Vintage Townsquare This Weekend<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It has been so much fun running my shop on Etsy, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagetownsquare">Vintage Townsquare</a>. I started this venture last August. I enjoy every aspect of it. The shopping, listing and shipping of every item. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love using vintage touches throughout my home. Having a collected look is so on trend right now as evidenced by most homes you see in magazines. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Vintage Townsquare has recently reached 100 Facebook followers, to celebrate I am offering a 20% coupon code. This is especially for my Facebook followers as a way of saying, "Thank you so much"!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here is a sampling of some items currently listed in the shop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And a whole lot more goodies!! This sale is the perfect time to buy something for yourself and a friend. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Have fun shopping!</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thanks for stopping by! Libby~</span>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-10874451412958260882011-06-06T10:09:00.000-07:002011-06-06T10:09:55.005-07:00How We Refinished The Buffet<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">First, let me say how much it means to receive so many nice comments on my finished buffet. That is almost as rewarding as the finished piece!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As promised, here are the steps we took in refinishing the buffet. If you missed the first post, click <a href="http://lightofthehome.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-louie-blue-chalk-paint-buffet.html">here</a> to read. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We didn't take pictures while we worked. But that is OK as this is not really intended to be a step by step tutorial. There are other bloggers with some really good ones. I highly recommend Shaunna at <a href="http://www.perfectlyimperfectblog.com/2011/06/chalk-paint-faqs.html">Perfectly Imperfect</a> and Mariann at <a href="http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/2011/03/mystery-paint-revealed.html">Miss Mustard Seed</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I painted two coats with Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint in Louis Blue. I found the paint did become thicker the longer the can was open. This led to more visible brush strokes after the second coat. One of the nice things about this paint is that you can easily add water to achieve a lighter color or thinner consistency. This also leads to an easy clean-up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This whole process was completely an experiment as we </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(my husband and I worked on it together one Saturday)</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> had never worked with chalk paint before.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> We used a very fine sanding block to remove brush marks. This paint sands so easily! We then distressed it in various areas. Again, a breeze. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Because we had it on hand, we used Ralph Lauren Tinting Glaze in Cottage Hill to added some age to the buffet. We diluted this, two parts glaze and one part water. My husband wiped it on and I came behind him and wiped it off. I found that this glaze had some green undertones. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We then used Minwax, Paste Finishing Wax in Natural. Again, this was the wax we had on hand. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It was really after the wax was buffed that this piece really began to sing! The wax brings out the beauty of the chalk paint and the distressing. Up to that point, I wasn't sure. The longer we buffed, the more I smiled! The wax brought out the old-world patina I was looking for. We chose to use the existing hardware.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And for those who have difficulty with me painting an old piece of furniture, I have to say that I feel I gave this buffet it's second life. I never would have bought it in the first place without planning on painting it. Before, it looked too Victorian and granny. Now, it feels fresh and modern with a European antique style. I believe we will enjoy this buffet for years to come. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A reminder of how it looked before.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Linking to the following parties!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Debbiedoos Blogging and Blabbing <a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/2011/06/summer-time-newbie-party-starting.html">Newbie Party</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-43027701350388886502011-06-02T17:42:00.000-07:002011-06-02T17:42:02.051-07:00Hold On To Your Fork<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">With a post title like that, I am sure you are probably wondering about me. No worries...just excited to share about a new print I received that I had ordered from Emily at Jones Design Company. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jonesdesigncompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="http://jonesdesigncompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fork.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What's the scoop you ask? Well, recently Emily blogged about a story I heard some years ago that had special meaning to me. You really want to hear her tell it. There is a link provided below at end of this post. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">After reading Emily's story, I and others suggested she make this into one of her fabulous art prints that she sells. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Just let me say, this girl has some serious design talent. I love her creations. Her blog is a feast for the eyes, her home is beautiful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Back to the print. So Emily did just that. She now offers this print along with many others! Here are a few.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">However, I contacted Emily to see if she would add a line for me at the bottom of the print. Happily for me, she was willing to do that and at no extra charge! I very quickly received my order by mail. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It was so nicely packaged! It arrived in a sturdy mailer and enclosed in a clear plastic sleeve. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">She also enclosed a gift certificate for a discount on a future purchase! That sure puts a smile on the customers face! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So here is my print. Can't wait to get a frame and decide exactly where I want to hang it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It was just a pleasure doing business with Emily. First-class and professional all the way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">BTW. Jones Design Company is not compensating me. I don't receive anything for free from this post and neither will you. It is just that when you meet someone that exceeds your expectations, you want to let others know about her. That is one of the wonderful things about the blogging community. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Plus, I just like supporting those women out there who are building their business, raising a family and living their dream! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now, please visit Emily's site, <a href="http://jonesdesigncompany.com/thoughts/hold-on-to-your-fork/">Jones Design Company</a>, read the rest of the story and see what you want to order today! She also offers many helpful tutorials.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">AND, every month she offers a FREE giveaway! Be sure to check out the June giveaway going on right now. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Have you recently done business with someone who impressed you? Do share!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thanks for stopping by! Libby~ </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I don't know why I have spacing issues. It always looks fine when I write it but not when I publish it. </span></span>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-91811581284485331062011-05-31T18:22:00.000-07:002011-06-08T11:48:12.465-07:00My Louis Blue Chalk Paint Buffet<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You may remember that a couple of months back I purchased two pieces of furniture that I was so excited about. I found them on eBay classifieds. These listings are usually just for local sales. More like Craig's List. <a href="http://lightofthehome.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-buffet-and-some-easter-pretty.html">Here </a>is the post when I shared about my finds.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The buffet was going to be used in the foyer. I knew I wanted to try out the chalk paint that everyone has been using but I couldn't decide which color. After some deliberation I decided to use Louis Blue. I remember the day the paint arrived I was so excited I couldn't open the package fast enough. Unfortunately, this is what greeted me. </span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here is the buffet before in all of it's 1920's glory.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Last Saturday, my husband and I finished up this project and I couldn't be happier with the results. Like many others, (namely Miss Mustard Seed) I chose to leave the top as is. I just polished it with some Old English.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We removed the decorative piece that was centered on top as we felt it competed some with the mirror.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thanks for stopping by!! I love to read your comments! Libby! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">**pointed out by Annie Sloan herself - it is Louis Blue not Louie Blue - Thanks Annie! correction is made** </span><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-58728523578654578032011-05-29T20:37:00.000-07:002011-05-30T19:34:44.656-07:00Score!! An Old Wooden Framed Picture For a Project<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For some time I have been on the lookout for a large picture and frame that I could turn into a blackboard for our great room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I had seen this look <a href="http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/2011/05/delicious-chippy-goodness.html">here </a>and <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKXw8G-CFqN4EptKEd4GGUWc4hVikdIp2zvxXDYPZnfbLORAHlQKyIKVNEm99Bbxx2GenZLsJvHySisA4ckR46w_9bfUynBGQcXd6I5pQ1PWCRpj-WlsHP6lsVoTahmVllgaBygi4AePGw/s640/nook2.JPG">here. </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The frame needed to be chunky and of course wooden. The older, the better. The picture needed to have a smooth finish so that it could be spray painted with chalkboard paint and then easily write upon. And of course the price needed to be as close to zero as I could get it. :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Last week I was in a thrift store close to my home and spied something that I thought could work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Wooden chunky old frame? Check</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Large enough to fit the space needed? Check</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Smooth finish picture? Check</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">No smoke or bad odors to contend with? Check</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lowest price possible? Check, check and check</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Less than $10!! That is pretty close to zero and that is my kind of deal!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It has a rather nice scenic picture in it really. A charming English cottage on the water. Sorta hated to spray paint over it. But I don't want another picture in this room and besides, the chalkboard spray paint will give it it's second life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I was happy to see that the picture also had a nice hanging wire already installed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So I removed the picture from the frame, took it to my back covered deck and spray painted it. It took two coats of Krylon Chalkboard paint in black. Reassembled the frame and added a patriotic message for Memorial Day. Here is the final reveal:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I did add some Rub n' Buff in Antique Gold in a few places on the frame just to brighten it a bit. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Happy Memorial Day!! </span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: blue;">We honor those who have and are serving in all the armed forces for our nation. God Bless You!! </span></b></span></span></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thanks for stopping by! Libby~ </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-5813274239356696082011-05-29T08:46:00.000-07:002011-05-29T08:46:01.459-07:00Win a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Vintage Townsquare<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Don't miss out!! Right now, go visit <a href="http://www.perfectlyimperfectblog.com/2011/05/last-day-of-giveaways-vintage-townsquare.html">Perfectly Imperfect </a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">for a chance to win a $25.00 gift certificate to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagetownsquare">Vintage Townsquare</a>, the place to find fun and unique items for your home and wardrobe. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Libby~</span>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-32817210494573590982011-05-24T08:52:00.000-07:002011-05-24T08:52:32.174-07:00Paula Deens Caramel Cake<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It has become a tradition to bake my husband a caramel cake on his birthday. This happened because one year I asked him what kind of cake did he want for that year. He said a caramel cake. ????? I'm not sure I had ever eaten a caramel cake and knew I had never seen a recipe for one. What exactly is caramel? Where does it come from? Do you buy caramel flavoring, caramel spice???</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I began by searching the Food Network site. Relieved, I found a recipe by Paula Deen. Just let me say, I have never cooked a Paula Deen recipe that my family simply didn't love and wanted more of. So, I knew I could trust Paula and have a sure-fire winner with her caramel cake recipe. This is a 3-layer cake with a caramel filling and caramel frosting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And to answer the earlier question.....caramel is just butter and brown sugar. No wonder my husband is crazy about it! In fact he has always said that french cooking and southern cooking is very similar. Both use butter and more butter! And this recipe has a LOT of brown sugar and butter. In fact, it uses 4 different kinds of sugars and 2 cups of butter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here is my cake from last year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And from another view.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You may also add pecans to the top for decoration. Below is the recipe. And the link is <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/caramel-cake-recipe/index.html">here </a>if you want to go straight to the Food Network site and see the recipe there. </span><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Caramel Cake by Paula Deen</span></div><h2 style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients</span></h2><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><h3 style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cake:</span></h3><ul><li class="ingredient">1 cup <a class="crosslink" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/butter/index.html">butter</a>, room temperature</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 cups granulated sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient">4 eggs</li>
<li class="ingredient">3 cups self-rising flour, sifted</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 cup milk</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon pure <a class="crosslink" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/extracts/index.html">vanilla extract</a></li>
</ul><h3 style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">Filling:</span></h3><ul><li class="ingredient">1/2 cup butter</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 cup packed light brown sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/4 cup milk</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</li>
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<li class="ingredient">1 cup packed dark brown sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/3 cup heavy cream, or more if needed</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 (16-ounce) box confectioners' sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 cup chopped nuts, optional</li>
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Divide batter equally among prepared pans. Level <a class="crosslink" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/batter/index.html">batter</a> in each pan by holding pan 4 inches above counter dropping it flat onto counter. Do this several times to release air bubbles and assure you of a more level cake. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.<br />
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*Cook's Note: As you stack layers together, stick them with toothpicks to prevent cake from shifting.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week! Libby~</span><br />
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</span>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-19737135607370935432011-05-09T12:37:00.000-07:002011-05-10T13:58:38.395-07:00A Hallway Feature<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is the end of a long hallway in our home. Different things have hung here over the years. Pictures, a mirror, nothing, etc. Never quite happy with how it was looking. I wanted to add some interest, but no color or pattern. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I prefer to keep hallways mostly neutral. This hallway has 5 doorways and that is busy enough. Plus, I sorta like the eye to rest before it enters new rooms. Recently, I was shopping at a thrift store and came across these beautiful white plates. They were priced at $1.58 each and were 50% off that day. There were 4 available. My total was a whopping $3.16! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">After looking at the plates for a while and my hallway wall, I decided to hang 3 of the plates there. Better to keep an odd amount. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">But I didn't want to use the metal springy plate holders. Although I have used them many times before. I had heard of this new product and wanted to give it a try. They are called DISC, Adhesive Plate Hangers and they are made in England. I figure if anyone knows how to hang plates on a wall, it would be our friends in England!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It took me a while to find them. Finally located some at A Classy Flea in Marietta for $3.75 a piece. Have you used these before? The DISC come in 5 different sizes and can also be used for adhesion to wood, hardboard and blockboard. These are to be used for hanging, porcelain, china, eartherware, glass plates and plaques. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I followed the directions on the back exactly. You add a little water into the glue on the DISC, wait 5-10 minutes then apply DISC to the plate. Press firmly and rub well to expel any air. Leave overnight to dry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Because my plate had a definite top to it, I marked the backside of the plate at the very center with a black Sharpie. That way I could line up the hanger on the DISC in the right spot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now to show you what I received for Mother's Day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My husband and children blessed me with two new ferns, two Knock-out Roses, (these are my first) and dinner at Bahama Breeze. It was a wonderful day!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I am trying the Knock-out Roses in different spots around the yard till I decide where the perfect place is. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Have you tried the DISC hangers before? Please don't tell me your plates fell off the DISC and crashed to the floor! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Have you grown Knock-out Roses? Any tips to give me? My Mom grows them and loves them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love to read your comments. Thanks for stopping by! Libby~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-67580627600035666842011-05-04T09:56:00.000-07:002011-05-04T09:56:23.150-07:00Meet Toby!<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The talented blogger Debbie is having a Pet Partay today. I am sure that our Toby is happy to attend.</span> <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4D6GWlDUjU-zU07xSzy36Ep4ekj8R-5zaJy1NpAFY2A1R7-rcj_-xhUmG5BjP7-sosAq6dF78jJs8hml9kbTPjwDBM-eUIa7wxyW7GLIiWCMhK1c46Iffae0K6T2ZoEin-cQDQV4wZEs/s1600/DSC00102.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4D6GWlDUjU-zU07xSzy36Ep4ekj8R-5zaJy1NpAFY2A1R7-rcj_-xhUmG5BjP7-sosAq6dF78jJs8hml9kbTPjwDBM-eUIa7wxyW7GLIiWCMhK1c46Iffae0K6T2ZoEin-cQDQV4wZEs/s320/DSC00102.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Toby is a Pomeranian and is 15 years old! He is quite an old man now. His favorite part of the day is having breakfast and dinner. Other than that he is usually sleeping. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The following picture is shortly after he got a summer cut last year. Pomeranian's have long and thick coats. But poor Toby doesn't like all that weight on him. After he gets clipped, he comes home running around like he is a teenager again.</span> <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Linking up to <a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/2011/05/lucy-its-time-to-get-up.html">Debbiedoos Pet Partay</a>! </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Also don't miss out on the awesome giveaway Debbie is having. Chalk Paint, oh yes!! For all the details go <a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/2011/05/chalk-paint-giveaway-and-my-chalk-paint.html">here</a>! </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thanks for stopping by! Have a fabulous day! Libby~</div>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-70353784687168705882011-05-03T16:59:00.000-07:002011-05-03T17:05:00.933-07:00New Frame For A Favorite Horse Print<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Don't know why, but I have always liked art of English hunt scenes. Am I from England? No. Do I ride horses? No. Am I a fan of English and European decor? Yes. Do I like all things related to horses? Yes and yes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is a hunt scene print we have had for some time. It hangs over our fireplace. The artist is George Wright, it is called Crossing The Ford and it was printed in Italy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Although I liked the print, I did not care for the frame it was in. Blah. Boring. And please, not a gold-colored band thing-y around it. See the close-up?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The first designer I discovered through <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2011/04/ashlee-raubach-alison-royer.html">House of Turquoise</a>. Her name is Alison Royer of Belmont Design Group. Take a look at a recently completed family room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I know, gorgeous, right? For more eye candy, visit Alison's website and blog:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.belmontdesigngroup.com/">Belmont Design Group</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> <a href="http://bdgstyle.blogspot.com/2011/04/family-room-before-after.html">BDG Style Blogspot</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The next designer is Katie Rosenfeld and I discovered her through <a href="http://isabellaandmaxrooms.blogspot.com/2011/04/oh-how-these-scenes-inspire-me.html">Isabella and Max Rooms. </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To enjoy more from Katie, visit her website and blog here:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do enjoy your weekend! Libby~</span>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-28288490377640065582011-04-28T08:55:00.000-07:002011-04-28T10:00:07.120-07:00Our Easter Sunday Table<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today I thought I would share with you our Easter Sunday table. I'm loving blues and greens and chose to keep with those colors. There were 9 of us all together and I set places for eight. Our young grandson usually sits in someone's lap. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In the center of the table I placed a round white serving bowl that sits on a metal carrier. In that I put an Easter rabbit, grass and pastel colored eggs. The rabbit is so cute. I have had it for several years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The green napkins were a gift from a friend. The silver was a gift from my husband for our fifth wedding anniversary. I love to use these on special occasions! The old-fashioned goblets were a gift from my Mom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The napkin rings were a gift many, many years ago. I haven't used them much as the initial is for my first name, not my last name. Sorta odd I think!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">How about you? What was your Easter Sunday like? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thanks for stopping by! I love to read your comments, so do share! Libby~</span><br />
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</span>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-39051448123887603022011-04-25T11:09:00.000-07:002011-04-25T11:09:53.328-07:00New E-Zine, House of Fifty<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do you follow the talented Janell at <a href="http://isabellaandmaxrooms.blogspot.com/">Isabella & Max Rooms</a>? If not, I want to let you know about the brand new e-zine that Janell launched today called House of Fifty!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have been reading it and enjoying every page. The pictures and writing are outstanding and it is choc full of "ideas for inspired living"! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What inspires me most about this venture by Janell is her unwillingness to let one closed door stop her dreams. Go visit her blog, read her story and subscribe to <a href="http://isabellaandmaxrooms.blogspot.com/2011/04/welcome-to-house-of-fifty.html">House of Fifty</a>. It is totally FREE!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Congratulations Janell and fellow contributors!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thanks for stopping by! Libby~ </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Linking to <a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/2011/04/romantic-bedroom-final-reveal-and-lets.html">Debbiedoos Blogging and Blabbing Newbie Party</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-14717166190364183512011-04-19T17:35:00.000-07:002011-04-19T17:35:51.492-07:00A New Buffet and Some Easter Pretty<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hi Friends! Remember when I showed you my foyer and springtime vignette? You can see it <a href="http://lightofthehome.blogspot.com/2011/03/some-spring-in-foyer-part-ii.html">here</a>. I mentioned then that I had been on the hunt for months for a buffet for the foyer. Well, how quickly things can change. Ta da!!</div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now back to the buffet....I updated the table scape with an Easter theme.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Don't know the name of the tree but it has sweet white blooms on it. My husband cut a lot for me and believe me, it didn't make a dent in the appearance of the tree.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I downloaded this awesome <b><span style="color: #f1c232;">He Has Risen</span></b> printable from <a href="http://dearlillieblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/easterspring-wreath-and-he-has-risen.html">Dear Lillie</a> website. You can get your own for FREE!! Jennifer has them in several different colors. Love her and her blog! She is so talented. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So what do you think about my new buffet? I think it fits the foyer so much better than the chest I was previously using. My plan is to paint the buffet. I thought long and hard about it. It is not yet an antique. It is pretty like it is but I want to update it. I am planning to use that fabulous chalk paint that everyone is blogging about. Here it is again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What color do you think would look good? White? Blue? Green? Gray? I would like to use Duck Egg blue. What are your thoughts?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thanks for stopping by! Libby~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-30070037289557310062011-04-04T17:30:00.000-07:002011-04-04T17:43:45.821-07:00My Blue Ceiling<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">FOR YEARS I have wanted a porch with a blue ceiling. For some time, I had seen this look in magazines and in other homes. It seems to totally lift the ceiling and gives you the feeling of being out under a blanket of sky. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Last fall when we repainted our home, I finally got my wish! Here are some scenes from my front porch. Unfortunately, no before shots were taken of the ceiling. </span><br />
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I<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> think the first photo is truest to reality. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">While we are out here, let me show you some more of the porch. The house is painted gray with black shutters. Although the original plan was to paint the shutters green. We still may do that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you see a thin layer of yellow on everything, that is the pollen we are having to contend with right now. A by-product of our lovely springs here in Georgia. A close-up of the pillows I am using right now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Close-up of the table. I love this lantern. I bought it on clearance at Old Time Pottery because it was missing a glass pane on one side. I had full intention of getting another one cut. That was months ago. Oh well. This has been nice to use during the shorter days of winter. When we are expecting company in the evening, I light the candle in it. Hotter days of summer may mean the candle will melt so I will need to move it.</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I am in love, love with my front porch and blue ceiling! Can you tell? Do you have a blue ceiling somewhere in your home? Do share! </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Linking to the following fab parties!</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/2011/04/diy-no-sew-pillows-newbie-party-started.html">Newbie Party at Debbiedoes Blogging and Blabbing</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/04/some-little-updates-around-here-welcome.html">Metamorphis Monday at Between Naps on The Porch</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
<a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2011/04/nifty-thrifty-tuesdays-no57-and-winner.html">Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm</a><br />
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Thanks for stopping by! Libby~ </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4u9tDrH3qXfS38u-J2ZbkEqUZE0Xd4fmyj1RZWkJgKsII9cI3xjI3mgXveMtsgdWD_wTXj360294_IXTw6LD4osxPTqGVZ9FSy1NyGalWRu51YroL51ZYss_6cNIH5G077frgLONHkU/s1600/DSC04181p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-89912039631079365202011-03-31T19:07:00.000-07:002011-03-31T19:07:02.538-07:00Road Trip to the Coast!<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So excited to be going on a road trip this weekend to visit my family on the coast. I am looking forward to seeing some lovely blues and greens and plenty of relaxing water. And beautiful horizons where sea and sky meet. Much like this fabulous dining room scene below. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love everything about this room. The furniture, the colors, the wall scene but especially the chandelier!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I hear we are forecast abundant sunshine. yippie! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What fun thing do you have planned this weekend? Libby~ </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-78202904509123147262011-03-30T08:29:00.000-07:002011-03-30T08:29:23.204-07:00Southern Living Idea House, Final Post<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is the final installment on the 2010 Southern Living Idea House, Abercorn Place, in Senoia, GA. To read previous posts, links are provided at the end. This was a very enjoyable tour that covered 4 beautifully designed floors. There were a LOT of pictures and tons of inspiration. Hence, I chose to break it down into different parts. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This post will focus on the basement level, outside porch and courtyard areas. Don't you love the blue painted barn door hung on a track shown below? This separates the family room from the stairway and hallway. And check out the brick floor! This carries out onto the porch too. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> And this is a practical and stylish storage solution, drawers built under the stairs. A perfect place to keep all the pet supplies. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Opposite these drawers was a rustic bench with a stylish horse and carriage sign above it. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is the porch off of the basement family room. Love the porch swing bed!</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There is a lot of outdoor space to this town home as the unit is on the end of the complex. I have already shown you pictures of the upstairs porch off of the main living area. Here are pictures of the courtyard and potting area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So there you have it. I loved how Jamie McPherson decorated this town home. It was modern, comfortable and elegant with many vintage touches throughout. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For a complete list of contributors, sources, etc., visit, <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/idea-houses/georgia-idea-house-tour-00417000068233/">2010 Georgia Idea House</a> </span><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">All pictures are mine except when otherwise noted.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Thanks for stopping by! What do you think of this basement family room? </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Libby~ </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Click <a href="http://lightofthehome.blogspot.com/2010/11/part-one-my-visit-to-southern-living.html">here </a>to read about the exterior and top floor. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Click <a href="http://lightofthehome.blogspot.com/2010/11/part-two-my-visit-to-southern-living.html">here </a>to read about the second floor, where the bedrooms are located. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Click <a href="http://lightofthehome.blogspot.com/2010/12/southern-living-idea-house-decorated.html">here </a>to read about how Abercorn Place was decorated for Christmas. Click <a href="http://lightofthehome.blogspot.com/2011/02/southern-living-idea-house-part-four.html">here </a>to read about the main living, dining and kitchen areas on the main floor. </div>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-17073557394396749322011-03-18T14:24:00.000-07:002011-03-18T14:24:15.106-07:00Some Spring in The Foyer, Part II<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thanks everyone for the nice comments on my foyer springtime vignette that included so many of my vintage treasures. It was fun to put together and best of all it was totally FREE! If you missed that post, just click <a href="http://lightofthehome.blogspot.com/2011/03/some-spring-in-foyer.html">here </a>to read it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I thought I would give you a tour of the entire foyer as I haven't really blogged about it before and share some changes I am hoping to make. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I like a foyer in a home. I find a foyer provides a welcoming place to receive guests, give hugs, gather coats, etc., Also, if someone stops by unannounced, the foyer is usually clean even if the main living areas aren't!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here is a picture of the whole room. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHgLZTn86JGzoLmzJwus0Vv09uphCfe9AUu6_zzPE48y-IQqeZSrHvhUayjKbTCT1d5epQQ_P007zG3ikN8aEGrDp9wFnLFP_dSloBjwoZV5vozYAyvfm_7b36SVC9nUD__xP1Tqwx3Q/s1600/DSC04126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHgLZTn86JGzoLmzJwus0Vv09uphCfe9AUu6_zzPE48y-IQqeZSrHvhUayjKbTCT1d5epQQ_P007zG3ikN8aEGrDp9wFnLFP_dSloBjwoZV5vozYAyvfm_7b36SVC9nUD__xP1Tqwx3Q/s320/DSC04126.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjshaxcA3AewwDlcPF0XRWV0uCo16vsqZ7MLRtPd08OZK7wCtfETQSFXCPRxfg7KHYKDG5WInwsbCpgemvHKCh07HUItCCGJTqbLxzjY3LEI0oioV01-HPQxrahuo2U8-gS8msLpr8kM_I/s1600/DSC04128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjshaxcA3AewwDlcPF0XRWV0uCo16vsqZ7MLRtPd08OZK7wCtfETQSFXCPRxfg7KHYKDG5WInwsbCpgemvHKCh07HUItCCGJTqbLxzjY3LEI0oioV01-HPQxrahuo2U8-gS8msLpr8kM_I/s320/DSC04128.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The walls in the foyer are painted a taupy-beige color. This works for me here because it is very neutral. The foyer opens into the hallway that I mentioned previously. It is just my opinion that hallways give an opportunity for the eye to rest before entering another room. But I have thought of just stenciling and/or wallpapering the back wall behind the mirror for more interest. What do you think?</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This chest is one I purchased in the late '90's from an antique store. I have always liked it because of the pretty detailing on it.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is the rug I am currently using. Again, I am looking to change this out to something lighter and more organic. Maybe a pretty sisal. Especially for the warmer weather. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-42322793163538767362011-03-15T18:12:00.000-07:002011-03-15T18:12:10.587-07:00Some Spring in The Foyer<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This evening I shopped my home and put together a spring tablespoon to welcome guests into our foyer.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkFioGMFdAUiIaQ__xrurReVKmfmZd1iNlOgajjRlHBNrT8_dr0wEe41A1qb5uPTkZERj9SX1mK10CVvp5EMELPWYfBUG4FUUR-rikcYLUkDccTvlLSfQFsrYFRoDx80hMAtivm48-Wis/s1600/DSC04073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkFioGMFdAUiIaQ__xrurReVKmfmZd1iNlOgajjRlHBNrT8_dr0wEe41A1qb5uPTkZERj9SX1mK10CVvp5EMELPWYfBUG4FUUR-rikcYLUkDccTvlLSfQFsrYFRoDx80hMAtivm48-Wis/s320/DSC04073.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Last summer I purchased the bird card from a flea-antique mall. The small succulent, came from Michael's Craft Store and I purchased it several weeks ago. (40% off!) I already had the see-through frame (also purchased on sale at Michael's). I visited Vintage printable and printed the botanical. Have you visited that site? Amazing vintage prints, all FREE! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The plant came from my kitchen. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I recently purchased </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">the little wooden box and the old Listerine bottle from thrift and antique stores.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The silver ice bucket was a purchase from an antique-flea market many years ago. It usually stays in our bedroom holding a silk fern. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I really love silver and don't mind polishing it. I use it a lot throughout my home.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The white runner also came from a thrift store. I was surprised to see that it was Ralph Lauren! </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here you can see the top of the mirror. I purchased it in 1998. I have fallen in and out of love with it over the years. I have recently thought about painting it. However, gold is trending back in. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJUsojpQV5cWh0DKx3G97Ccgh2yZrJczxcAFe2HEoLWUV6X8577QsiFK9p_wZxt9jrDRIEbxgsDQVMHRGSSL0HDgo6V3iFWkpRDgJFm3JU4kxh5QxvFsian3Kxb9ko9qjfR4rDadTUgA/s1600/DSC04092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJUsojpQV5cWh0DKx3G97Ccgh2yZrJczxcAFe2HEoLWUV6X8577QsiFK9p_wZxt9jrDRIEbxgsDQVMHRGSSL0HDgo6V3iFWkpRDgJFm3JU4kxh5QxvFsian3Kxb9ko9qjfR4rDadTUgA/s320/DSC04092.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So, there you have it. My FREE Spring tablescape in the foyer. Isn't it fun to shop your own home? And I am glad to know that most of these items were purchased on sale or second hand. I do love a bargain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thanks for stopping by! Libby~</span><br />
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Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-6761095717966391172011-03-15T10:27:00.000-07:002011-03-15T10:27:38.573-07:00Country Living Happiness<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Recently I subscribed to Country Living magazine and yesterday received my first issue by mail. It is the April edition. Look at the yummy springtime cover! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKYC-dcvEFbOiTYU_ZuHSJXLq4A3u3IttEhPgXK_m9WpLTtlSpM4wWWzaCW9lIluETsWu14BeVBWlzIkSh-FlfGLKHUgchUWysdXldSRxL62_c89uYNQNXNGiSAx4X6D-M9ofgGQGEy1s/s1600/DSC04056p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKYC-dcvEFbOiTYU_ZuHSJXLq4A3u3IttEhPgXK_m9WpLTtlSpM4wWWzaCW9lIluETsWu14BeVBWlzIkSh-FlfGLKHUgchUWysdXldSRxL62_c89uYNQNXNGiSAx4X6D-M9ofgGQGEy1s/s320/DSC04056p.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is sort of a coming home to me. I will explain. Growing up my Mother read Country Living and loved the country style. I did too as a young married girl. However, like a lot of people we grew tired of the "how many baskets could one get in their kitchen along with hearts, ducks and teddy bears" look. Remember the '70's and '80's? Yeah, let's don't go back there. So, for a long time I said "bye-bye" to Country Living.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">However, in recent years I have desired to create more of a mix in my home of various styles. English traditional. Coastal cottage. Vintage modern. It all works for me 'cause it is what I love. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I find that the current Country Living magazine embodies a style that is more of a mix, that eclectic look that is popular with so many. Old and collected married with fresh and modern. The following picture from the April issue is an example. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So, I am truly excited to be a new subscriber and have it delivered to my door every month! In this issue, I was especially trilled to see the article, "The Garage Turned Garden Shed."</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It is providing inspiration for me on a project I am working on. Using a bench my husband built some years ago and creating a potting area in our carport. Just in time for springtime plantings. Pics to come soon!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now the sun has gone down and I just lit this awesome candle I have been enjoying since Christmas. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My husband's daughter gave me a huge gift basket for Christmas and it was filled with fun green and purple items. No, I didn't think to take a picture until after I had completely emptied it and put the various items in their places of use. In the basket was purple and green scrapbooking supplies, a purple umbrella, a glittery green fountain pen, boxes of tea, bath and shower gel, body lotion and the list goes on. One of the items in the basket was this Yankee Candle in Lemon Lavender scent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Have you smelled this?? It is true, it is calming and relaxing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here is a picture of the candle with the light off. So soft and welcoming. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have never used products from this company before but I now highly recommend them. These are exceptional and very enjoyable to use. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I do have a passion for purple. In small doses. Perhaps that is why I got a gift basket with so many purple things in it! One foot into my house and you see a lot of green because our great room is painted green. I find it is such an easy color to live with. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here are a couple of prints that hang in my office with purple in them. </span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So what do you think of the color purple? What about the scent of lavendar? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thanks for stopping by. I welcome your comments. Libby~ </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I am linking up to <a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/2011/03/getting-my-french-country-onand-newbie.html">Debbiedoos Newbie party</a>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-43193871947857262932011-03-12T07:46:00.000-08:002011-03-12T07:46:58.903-08:00Pretties and Posies AWESOME Give Away!!<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">I consider you to be my true friends and as such I must share with you about the awesome giveaway going on over at <a href="http://prettiesandposies.blogspot.com/2011/03/500th-post-giveaway.html">Pretties and Posies</a>! </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So don't waste any time, hop right on over to <a href="http://prettiesandposies.blogspot.com/2011/03/500th-post-giveaway.html">Pretties and Posies</a> and enter the give away. Winner will be announced Thursday, March 17, St. Patrick's Day! </span></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Libby~</span>Libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642462658713089960noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121643668970325316.post-89614688295399955382011-02-28T17:04:00.000-08:002011-02-28T17:23:43.073-08:00Bringing Some Green In The Home While Not Breaking The Bank<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><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><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><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><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4AOkp6oVBCqZqR3HsqM0wufygy9dyFAZmph0yYEhS3UeGB5nhhC10qn0-5ybX37NfuKQXBKZWQsB2McnQGwNU5rnixpv_azA9wqeAwk_Z31ijd1-wg-ao_wPf0Z4Q_bDRpq75NV36bI/s1600/DSC03798.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4AOkp6oVBCqZqR3HsqM0wufygy9dyFAZmph0yYEhS3UeGB5nhhC10qn0-5ybX37NfuKQXBKZWQsB2McnQGwNU5rnixpv_azA9wqeAwk_Z31ijd1-wg-ao_wPf0Z4Q_bDRpq75NV36bI/s320/DSC03798.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today I thought I would show you a couple of new house plants I recently purchased from Wal Mart and some plants I have had for a while. I like house plants and enjoy the airiness and natural feel they bring to my home but I don't like spending much money on them. I do use some faux silk green plants but not much. I prefer something living and growing over something silk any day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Isn't the guy up top there unusual looking? In person, it looks like this plant is glowing fluorescent green! No kidding!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> The tag reads Golden Moss "Aurea". I paid about $11 for it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I chose this plant for it's beautiful color and also because the tag says it requires little maintenance and low light. I have never grown a moss before, have you? Any tips to give me?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The next plant was on clearance at Wal Mart, probably left over from last summer. I paid about $10.00 for it. I think that is a really good deal for this large plant. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I don't know the name of this guy, do you? I know that it is not an elephant's ear but it does remind me of that kind. Here is the tag. It simply says Philodendron Hybrids and shows a completely different picture than what I bought. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here are a few other plants I enjoy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Peace Lilies are very easy to grow. Did you know that</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> NASA lists a Peace Lily as one of the best plants to clean the air of harmful toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide? Me neither!</span><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My mom gave me this next plant and it lives on our front porch. However, all winter long I have been bringing it in and out of the house when temperatures reached below freezing. It is called an Asparagus Fern or Sprengeri. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You don't often see plants for sale at garage sales but I found this sweet English Ivy at one and only paid .50 cents for it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In the past I haven't had good success with growing ivy's. I'm not sure why. But this little guy is tenacious! He has lived throughout the winter clinging to the side of this broken, plastic pot! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">After Valentine's Day many, many flowers and plants were reduced at my local grocery store. I bought 2 bun</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">ches of mixed green clippings (at $2.50 each) that were to be used as filler for roses. But I liked them just as they were. So I brought them home and arranged them in a vase on our dining room table. Two weeks later they still look fabulous! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A close-up for a better look. Can you see the eucalyptus? It made the whole room smell so fresh and clean. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Well, that's it for me today and all my green. What about you? What kind of house plants do you have? </span></span><br />
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