cottage with the red door

Today I was busy around the house doing some more fall decorating. The little topiary always sits in my front entryway and I decorate it seasonally. I found the cute little pumpkins to put on it...

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Okay, I have a little confession earlier this year I had a little obsession with the HGTV Dream Home. I entered faithfully daily and mailed in roughly (I lost track) many many entries. My hubby ...

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Yesterday I went to a very special man's birthday. My grandfather. He turned 95 years old. He and my grandmother still live on there own. He does everything himself such as mow,shovel snow, an...

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Just wanted to put the word out I have been honored with being picked to be featured on Rachel's blog rachelgoing.blogspot.com (romantic porches). She shares my love for old houses and beautiful...

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This morning as I was about to leave the house their was a package at my front door. It was my giveaway prize from Sandi at www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com. I of course excitedly ran back in ...

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Happy Labor Day weekend everyone. Hope you all are having fun and being safe! I just worked on my front porch and did some fall decorating. I can feel it in the air. Take care!

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TI thought I would do my first post on White Wednesday. This is one of my favorite places to sit and just chillax! The vine is called August Clematis vine.I can't wait till fall every year just ...

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This is what my youngest son's room looked like Saturday night. Was it really eighteen years ago when I first looked into those warm, loving eyes? First held those little fingers? My how time fli...

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Just wanted to say thank you for all your thoughts and prayers for my cousin and her family. That was greatly appreciated! She courageously lost her battle with cancer last Wed. I just take co...

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I was recently reading a blog entry at Cottage state of mind. Dawn was telling the history behind her house. I find that kinda stuff very interesting. It got me to thinking about the history of m...

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I was very elated to find out yesterday I won a giveaway over at http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/ . Sandy is a real sweetie so, if you havn't seen her blog yet wander over and say Hi. I ...

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Wow did last week fly by! My darling nieces arrived from CA. We took them to Pella. A very picturesque town and got them some awesome baked goodies they loved! My niece sure got a kick out the ra...

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We took the girls to the Iowa State fair one day too. I don't know how Holly could look so cute eating a pork chop on a stick?! Katey looked adorable with her hat in the wagon! My hus...

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We ended the week by taking the girls to Mall of America. My older niece loves to shop! You can tell she is already a fashionista queen wearing her sequined hat with pink sunglasses. I think we w...

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Well I have been busy today! Sitting here posting this is the frist time I have really sat down. I have been trying to finish up some projects I was working on and cleaning because only two ...

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As I tossed and turned for the last two hours in bed dealing with a heavy heart. I decided to get on and try some stress relief writing. I just found out my beautiful cousin is in her final st...

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Okay, with much trepidation I'm showing you pics of my kitchen. This room is a sore subject! I would love to rip everything out and start over while hubby tends to think we could start small ...

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Here is the quilt I snagged recently. I spotted it and himmed and hawed about it. Then my sweet hubby went back and got it for me. I'm sure he felt ridiculous walking through the store wit...

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I recently purchased this vanity. I have always wanted one with folding mirrors ever since I can remember! I prepared it to paint it a soft yellow. So here is the finished product. I placed i...

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I just wanted to share this adorable sign my sister-in-law scored! She picked it up at an antique store. It belonged to a local landmark cafe in her town. I have to say it looks great in her k...

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I ABSOLUTELY ADORE SUMMER! THE FLOWERS, THE SMELL OF FRESH CUT GRASS,COLD ICE TEA,SITTING ON MY SWING,LONG WALKS IN THE EVENING RIGHT WHEN THE LIGHTENING BUGS COME OUT, AND WEARING SANDALS...

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THIS IS SOME OF MY YARD DECOR OUTBACK. I OWE THE BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING TO MY WONDERFUL HUBBY WHO LOVES TO MAKE IT LOOK LIKE A PARK. I DO ALL THE FLOWERS THOUGH.

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THESE ARE SOME PICS OF MY DINING ROOM. I REALLY LOVE THE WAY IT TURNED OUT. AFTER TWO MONTHS OF PAINSTAKINGLY STRIPPING BARKCLOTH WALLPAPER FROM THE WALLS. THE RESULT WAS WORTH IT. YOU WILL ALSO ...

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HELLO TO ALL YOU FELLOW BLOGGERS I HAVE CREATED THIS BLOG BECAUSE MY DARLING BABY BOYS HAVE GROWN INTO DARLING GROWN MEN. SO NOW I'AM FACED WITH BEING AN EMPTY NESTER. SO WITH ALL THIS EXTRA TIME...

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