tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838838957179288602024-03-13T16:06:20.327-07:00Living It At HomeFinding It Loving It Expressing It Creating It Living It And Finally Writing About ItLiving It At Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17581578393058704172noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483883895717928860.post-35124048646001304542013-11-07T09:50:00.000-08:002015-10-11T09:07:39.281-07:00Finally-The Cloud Stool Is Now Mine!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
All mine! I finally own one! I have been drooling over this antique stool for way too many years. It is over 100 years old and I am in love. A gorgeous addition to my living room. It is more beautiful in person and is very heavy, about 44 lbs.</div>
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MyAntique Cloud Stool</td></tr>
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I found my original antique Cloud Stool on the Neiman Marcus web site (came with certificate of authentication- I can trust Neiman's right?). It was on sale and I got an extra 25% off. That was motivation enough to buy it even though it was still expensive. However, I will cherish it forever!<br />
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{Not sure if it will stay next to chair}</td></tr>
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Every now and then, you can find knock-off Cloud Stools at Home Goods and elsewhere. They are very appealing and may come in different colors. For a Cloud Stool you can spend anywhere from $39 to $600.<br />
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These two rooms below are an example of how the Cloud Stool has shown up in magazines. These rooms are gorgeous! I especially like the first image.<br />
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Veranda via Traci Zeller Designs</div>
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Living It At Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17581578393058704172noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483883895717928860.post-26071329209643884762011-01-24T06:38:00.000-08:002011-01-24T06:38:46.353-08:00Frame It, Hang It, Make It Special...Your child's artwork<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I was working on this post, I was asking myself if this was just me {proud mom} taking an opportunity to show off how talented of an artist my daughter is.....However, I really did want to share how wonderful it is to show your children how much you cherish what they create. Frame it, hang it, and make it so very special. Give their art or creations a place of honor. It will inspire them even more! My daughter of 12 years took a very serious art class last summer and I had to get her work up on her wall for everyone to see. Hanging them up gives her a great sense of accomplishment and pride. They also gave a lonely wall in her room much needed personality...and it is original to boot!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This photo was also taken by my daughter when we were at the beach on Martha's Vineyard, MA. I thought it was such a beautiful shot of the water and rocks below, I just had to frame it {I had it enlarged to 8x10 first}. I want her to sign it too. I think it is just amazing when you give your child the opportunity to create. Why don't you let them have the camera for the day? They really get into it and produce something wonderful. I think this photo looks amazing framed and we have it in our guest bedroom/office for family to see when they come and stay with us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TT2KOPC17vI/AAAAAAAACXA/8NZGxYCBLGg/s1600/IMG_5591.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TT2KOPC17vI/AAAAAAAACXA/8NZGxYCBLGg/s640/IMG_5591.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We cropped and hung this still life, by my daughter, in our small sitting room off of our kitchen. I love how art looks hung on shelves and really love showcasing this piece here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TT2KXXwnd9I/AAAAAAAACXE/E5Fe1n-j8H8/s1600/IMG_5586.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TT2KXXwnd9I/AAAAAAAACXE/E5Fe1n-j8H8/s400/IMG_5586.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another piece she did that I just adore. I love the trees and the mushrooms are so cute! We framed it and have it hanging in our kitchen. I hope you are inspired to hang some of your children's art work! I plan on hanging more!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Living It At Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17581578393058704172noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483883895717928860.post-71647641449314214452011-01-21T05:56:00.000-08:002011-01-21T05:58:07.998-08:00My Two Favorite Children's Birthday Cakes {Martha Mode}<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Periodically, I browse through all my photos from the past. It is fun to relive all the great times we have had. However, looking at them reminds me of how quickly the years have gone by. So, it is a little heart aching to see how much my daughter has grown and matured. When she was just a little peanut, I loved making her birthday a special day. I would get so wrapped up in the creative end of things! I have been know to stay up well into the morning hours baking and building one of these cakes you see above. It was well worth it to see my daughters reaction on the day of her party. My creations were a big hit! I did not have a blog then so my photos are not the greatest! If you would like instructions on how to make the 3-D dragon (dinosaur) cake, go <a href="http://sdbytracy.com/dragoncake.htm">here</a>. I followed some of the directions and then improvised and added what I thought would make the dragon more appropriate for a girls birthday. The colored stones are actually candy! The theme was castles, dragons, and princesses. The castle cake was made with about 7 layers of cake, frosting, candy and glittered (edible) ice cream cones. We have all experienced when we are in "Martha Mode". You know when you are trying to make everything "just so" or even perfect. My cakes may not have been perfect, and I may have been running around like a mad woman creating these parties, but in the end I enjoyed my efforts! Too see how happy my little girl was made me so glad I put in all that effort. We will always have these great memories!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>You must own a topiary! I have a hard time passing them up when I come across one. I just love to look at them! Over breakfast this morning, I was enjoying the lemony scent and the earthy rosemary aroma...so heavenly! I have been trying to keep them alive due to the fact that I kill all my plants. I am really surprised that these two have lasted so long. I have been misting and misting and misting...I learned that they need that! Aren't they lovely? I think they are worth the investment. I just wish I had space for more. I would love to imitate this image below from <a href="http://lonnymag.com/issues/13-jan-feb-2011/pages/1">Lonny Magazine</a>. To see more on topiaries go<a href="http://liveitathome.blogspot.com/2009/11/decorating-with-herb-standard.html"> here.</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, that is my new nickname given to me by my husband and daughter. I have become the caretaker of these birds you see above. They visit my feeder everyday and have begun to consume large quantities of bird food! My husband wants to know when they are going to start paying rent! I have also moved up from the cheapo bird food to the supreme high nut content {expensive} food for them. You see, I have become very fond of them and get great pleasure watching them everyday. If something happens to their feeder, such as being empty, frozen or partially taken apart by those pesky squirrels, I run out in my PJ's to rescue it. Hence, I look like a wacky bird lady...with bed-head hair! Good thing we have great privacy in our yard due to all of our trees otherwise my neighbors would get a site of me looking like a cookoo bird myself! I love taking photo's of birds and I am getting good at sneaking up on them {I sound even more crazy now}. It is good practice for me because I have no idea how to use this camera {Nikon D300}. I love how these pictures have come out without having to do much but snap the shot {and some editing in iphoto}. Taking photos also satisfies my creative side along with sharing them on my blog. I think it is important to try something creative at least everyday! Enjoy these photo's of my winter birds {my babies, how do they stand the cold}! To see more photo's I have taken of birds go <a href="http://liveitathome.blogspot.com/2010/01/birds-not-movie.html">here</a>. Thank you for stopping by!<br />
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I woke up to a huge winter storm this morning! School is cancelled, fridge is stocked, and my camera is out. Just wanted to add some photo's I just took! Hope everyone is safe and warm!<br />
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</div>Living It At Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17581578393058704172noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483883895717928860.post-73576508323152193882011-01-10T06:32:00.000-08:002011-01-10T06:32:26.870-08:00My Gorgeous iPad Case {Love}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't need to use many words to describe this <a href="http://www.dodocase.com/">DODOCASE</a> for my iPad (<i>just arrived</i>). I think my photo's say it all. Well, I will say a few things! I absolutely love it! I have tried another case from the <a href="http://store.apple.com/us?afid=p219%7CGOUS&cid=OAS-US-KWG-SitelinksAppleStore-Main">Apple Store</a> but found it very lackluster and not attractive. This case, however, shows off the true beauty of my iPad (<i>yes, I think iPads are beautiful</i>). It is made beautifully and looks like a book too! It also feels very sturdy and strong. The <a href="http://www.dodocase.com/">DODOCASE </a>is one of the most popular cases out there and won the MacWorld Eddy award and the 26th Annual Editors Award iPad case of the year. It is hand made in San Francisco (remember, I used to live there so I am excited about that) and they use true book binding techniques to create this sturdy case. Their philosophy is to manufacture things locally and keep the art of bookbinding alive by adapting it to a world of e-readers and iPads (<i>how clever are they</i>). They also have different color choices for the interior. It is easy to install your iPad too. Just gently place inside the bamboo frame and viola, your iPad is secure and looking so pretty! They also make a case for the Kindle e-reader. We are a Nook family and hopefully <i>(I am going to write them)</i> will make cases for the Nook too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TSsQn0CLveI/AAAAAAAACU8/IyVzelh2mmc/s1600/DSC_3338.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="390" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TSsQn0CLveI/AAAAAAAACU8/IyVzelh2mmc/s640/DSC_3338.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OK, that is me in a nut shell <i>{I try though}</i>! I have been reading so many organization articles recently and I am happy it finally is getting into my head on how to become organized. I have a million projects to do for this new year 2011! I definitely overwhelm myself thinking about it all. Our bedroom closet has always been on my mind and it was a mess! Without even putting it on my list for the day, I just walked in and starting taking it apart {I just had to}. I had not even removed our summer clothes yet! My one biggest frustration was how much dust accumulates on shoes, handbags, ect... After stumbling across the <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop/closet/shoeStorage/shelf">Container Store's clear shoe boxes</a>, I knew I found something that would solve my problem. I couldn't wait to get over there and get busy recreating my closet {made a list first of what I needed}. I am officially obsessed now with these plastic boxes! They hold everything and no more dust or toppling items in my closet! Neat...neat...neat and only $1.79 each! I bought the box of 20 and saved a few dollars. You seriously have to try these for your shoes and other items!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Forget about trying to adhere to strict rules. Your keep-it-neat plan should capitalize on your pull toward the creative and the emotional. Containers you already own and love can be motivating. Investigate your clutter patterns: Do you drop your necklace on the bathroom counter when you’re getting ready for bed? Maybe you need a wall hook by the sink to catch jewelry. If it works for you, it’s correct.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TSXEz0cq6_I/AAAAAAAACUc/rfO1b5fIgAE/s1600/IMG_5532.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TSXEz0cq6_I/AAAAAAAACUc/rfO1b5fIgAE/s400/IMG_5532.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I love how my shoes look and fit into these boxes...I really am obsessed! Container Store even has boxes for boots! Seeing my boots here make me so happy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TSXE1xI4dFI/AAAAAAAACUg/DmoxygIh5Yc/s1600/IMG_5533.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="264" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TSXE1xI4dFI/AAAAAAAACUg/DmoxygIh5Yc/s400/IMG_5533.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TSXE5SJEuCI/AAAAAAAACUo/vPunP9gO5DY/s1600/IMG_5538.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TSXE5SJEuCI/AAAAAAAACUo/vPunP9gO5DY/s400/IMG_5538.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> My small handbags were always falling off the shelves and getting dusty. I love how nicely they will be stored now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TSXE3vgqAaI/AAAAAAAACUk/Ed04I_dzhlY/s1600/IMG_5535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TSXE3vgqAaI/AAAAAAAACUk/Ed04I_dzhlY/s400/IMG_5535.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Living It At Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17581578393058704172noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483883895717928860.post-35316940324324435012010-12-17T06:37:00.000-08:002010-12-17T06:37:45.018-08:00A {Tiny} Bit Of Christmas From Our House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just have to face it....my decorating this year is just not up to par! There are only eight more days left till Christmas and I did not do everything I wanted to do. I have decided to be more like the victorian housewives {<i>instead of the Boston housewives-wonder if they will do a show here</i>}. Anyway, since the victorian woman had to make everything by hand they began at least three months in advance {I think}. This is where I need to be next year, starting in August! On average woman spend about 300 hours or 38 working days preparing for the festivities {source <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1330728/On-38th-day-Christmas--How-women-spend-300-hours-preparing-festive-season.html">here</a>}. I may have spent that amount of time thinking "<i>I really need to get started</i>". Shamefully, our tree isn't fully decorated. I will not be showing a picture right now because I hope to get to it this weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TQtv_tf7w0I/AAAAAAAACT4/gsMKdtyxgfc/s1600/DSC_3267.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TQtv_tf7w0I/AAAAAAAACT4/gsMKdtyxgfc/s640/DSC_3267.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This display on my sideboard I literally threw together in about 10 minutes. Good for now. My daughter made the sparkly red pine cones. Great project to do with kids and they make cute gifts as ornaments. Just buy red glitter, get some glue and get to work! Cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TQtwJWfsQGI/AAAAAAAACT8/GbnTXSLpw8U/s1600/DSC_3277.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TQtwJWfsQGI/AAAAAAAACT8/GbnTXSLpw8U/s400/DSC_3277.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Living It At Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17581578393058704172noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483883895717928860.post-11130734655349514182010-12-08T06:50:00.000-08:002010-12-08T06:50:39.858-08:00Pin Me {Sparkle For Christmas}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Presenting </span></i>my small ever growing collection of sparkly things. I set up a little photo shoot for you to show them off. I know using natural light is the key in photography, so I placed them by a window. I have been learning that my house is just to dark for photos! Note to self... next home will have bigger windows or more of them for lots of sunlight! We also have 7 very old large Oak trees surrounding our home which provides much needed shade in the heat of the summer. My daughter has named our home <i>Seven Oaks</i> because we have so many. I like that we have named our home! It makes it sound so grand and old fashioned! Well, back to my jewelry. I have realized over the years that I really like things that sparkle. <i>Thus, my attraction to these beauties below</i>. The three lovely pins are vintage and very unique. Perfect for a statement piece on any simple outfit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TPlWlof1K_I/AAAAAAAACTM/-BG1VNG99QQ/s1600/DSC_3239.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TPlWlof1K_I/AAAAAAAACTM/-BG1VNG99QQ/s640/DSC_3239.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The very large round rhinestone pin I just picked up at a local consignment store. I was so excited to find it and it was discounted too! It is so beautiful in person and looks great pinned on a black sweater or even a cream one. It is done really well and picks up the light which makes it sparkle very brightly. Perfect for a Christmas party. We actually have one this week and I plan on wearing it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Living It At Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17581578393058704172noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483883895717928860.post-17216161667185713112010-12-06T07:14:00.000-08:002010-12-06T07:14:25.677-08:00Our Easy Christmas Decorations For Front Door {Side Door}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the best things I have ever bought {for outside} are my black metal urns. I use them over and over for every season. This festive display only took me about fifteen minutes to arrange. You can find the large red twigs and fresh greenery at your local nursery. To do these two containers cost me around thirty dollars. As far as a wreath, you don't need to get to complicated. Just pick up an evergreen wreath and tie a simple red bow on it. Now, there are years were I would like to do something different or more elaborate {like this year}. However, this display is the fastest way to get your front entrance looking good and you can move on to more important things...like gifts!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TPz3k5UkBBI/AAAAAAAACTg/hbTsa6dmUEY/s1600/IMG_5414.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TPz3k5UkBBI/AAAAAAAACTg/hbTsa6dmUEY/s640/IMG_5414.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">To arrange these decorations, it is really easy. First you start with dirt...you need that to hold everything in place. I like to keep the red branches bundled together in the middle. I usually tie them at the end with rubber bands and place them in the middle deep in the dirt. I then take each evergreen branch and stick them around the pot. The large pine cones you can add in anywhere. I think they look best clustered in a pair. That is it and you are done! I purchased all of these at<a href="http://www.frans-flowers.com/specials.html"> Fran's Flowers</a> in Natick, MA. Go <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux--JxXtoWU">here</a> to see there video on how to arrange a beautiful holiday display for your winter containers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Living It At Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17581578393058704172noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483883895717928860.post-67859016145056416192010-11-17T05:55:00.000-08:002010-11-17T05:55:21.907-08:00It's Simple...Use Candles For Thanksgiving Ambiance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TOPThzhKjmI/AAAAAAAACQQ/yHLQsb5QcN0/s1600/pumpkins-candles-2_300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TOPThzhKjmI/AAAAAAAACQQ/yHLQsb5QcN0/s320/pumpkins-candles-2_300.jpg" width="268" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TOPUAnB04lI/AAAAAAAACQU/U_ZqJSXFQWQ/s1600/wood-candle-holders_300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TOPUAnB04lI/AAAAAAAACQU/U_ZqJSXFQWQ/s320/wood-candle-holders_300.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Easy-Simple-Easy-Simple! Treat yourself and your guest to a lovely grouping of candles. Clustering candles together will give you that needed ambiance without going through much trouble. I will be hosting Thanksgiving at my home and I have to admit that I get caught up in the creative side of the holidays. Fiddling here and there with table settings or decorations for my buffet is how I like to spend my time. I know I should be cooking and shopping...blah...blah...blah! I love to make everything look pretty and unique. I think these images will work with what I had in mind. I don't think it will take me much time to pick up some candles, set them out, and light them! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TOPVOO_AwaI/AAAAAAAACQc/CIMxLqhJsec/s1600/2p4026+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TOPVOO_AwaI/AAAAAAAACQc/CIMxLqhJsec/s400/2p4026+copy.jpg" width="283" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TOPVCFe0QxI/AAAAAAAACQY/GG4UXV7sWKM/s1600/5p4093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TOPVCFe0QxI/AAAAAAAACQY/GG4UXV7sWKM/s400/5p4093.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Trina, over at <a href="http://acountryfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2010/11/fall-dining.html">A Country Farmhouse</a> blog, uses taper candles beautifully in her dinning room. I think she is all set for Thanksgiving. It is the most pure and simple decoration for this season that I have come across. She always does a beautiful job with her photography and decorating her home. I was very inspired by these images to use candles to set the mood for our Thanksgiving meal. Her home is darling!</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Everyone always looks better with candlelight! If you don't have enough candles holders to use...head out to a local thrift store and pick some up! In the past, I have scored adorable brass candle sticks for one dollar! I actually feel a little better knowing that for Thanksgiving, my home will look beautiful and cozy by candlelight. Maybe it will even mask a burnt dish or too!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div>Living It At Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17581578393058704172noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483883895717928860.post-41898512596060575092010-11-15T13:12:00.000-08:002010-11-15T15:02:32.731-08:00Rebecca Minkoff Bag Obsession<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I officially went bonkers for a while searching for this bag is this carmel color. Being that the <a href="http://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/">RM </a>leather Studded Nikki Hobo bag was huge last season made it more difficult to find. They no longer make the bag! I was on all the "previously owned" sites and of course e-bay. Just when I started searching, someone snatched this bag in this color already. I was too late! How frustrating! I did however, purchase the same bag in a teddy bear brown color on ebay. Wasn't the best experience I have had on ebay and don't think I will be using them again in the near future for handbags. Anyway, I have the bag and have happily been using it. It is very slouchy and a great big hobo (I really like large bags). Don't you just love the blue and white lined interior? The gold studs are pretty neat to. In the dark color it makes them stand out more. I find it a little bit too flashy for me though but settled for what I could find! I really wanted the carmel color shown below! If I come across it again, I may just have to buy it! Now, don't everyone go running out to buy it! If you find one let me know! : ) Please!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TOGeJGZP3oI/AAAAAAAACPo/5yh8k7UgUa0/s1600/rebecca-minkoff-supernova-stud-nikki-hobo-gallery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TOGeJGZP3oI/AAAAAAAACPo/5yh8k7UgUa0/s400/rebecca-minkoff-supernova-stud-nikki-hobo-gallery.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not me below (some actress named Jessica), but thought this was a great pic of the bag!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TOGeTUkh5EI/AAAAAAAACPs/lePAXDe_NDc/s1600/jessica-lowndes-and-rebecca-minkoff-gallery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TOGeTUkh5EI/AAAAAAAACPs/lePAXDe_NDc/s400/jessica-lowndes-and-rebecca-minkoff-gallery.jpg" width="262" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TOGeA1ocKzI/AAAAAAAACPk/CSUHkxB1WvA/s1600/0411812931428R_276x368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TOGeA1ocKzI/AAAAAAAACPk/CSUHkxB1WvA/s200/0411812931428R_276x368.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nestingonmain.com/holidays.html">Nesting On Main</a> in Concord, MA is doing just the right amount for Thanksgiving. Many stores are featuring Christmas already and it is a pleasure to see all the warmth and wonderful textures for this season. Nesting On Main will close for a few days before Thanksgiving to decorate and prep their lovely store for Christmas. They will be open the day after and they are going to be all decked out in the best the holiday has to offer! I cannot wait and it would be fun to go the day after Thanksgiving. They have such a talent for making such interesting vignettes and beautiful display's. If you would like to see another post I did on them go <a href="http://liveitathome.blogspot.com/2010/03/weekend-look-nesting-on-maine.html">here</a>. It is one of my most favorite places to shop!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNoU_8R7-II/AAAAAAAACOU/qQM8jT9rU7w/s1600/IMG_5177.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNoU_8R7-II/AAAAAAAACOU/qQM8jT9rU7w/s640/IMG_5177.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.russellsgardencenter.com/">Russell's Garden Center</a> in Wayland, Mass. has a very large department for Christmas decorating. They will make a custom wreath for you or flower arrangement. They do a really beautiful job.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNoVBvaKVYI/AAAAAAAACOY/jxqRSXYSSe4/s1600/IMG_5179.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNoVBvaKVYI/AAAAAAAACOY/jxqRSXYSSe4/s400/IMG_5179.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lovely large pine cones at only $1.50 each. These are the most affordable and make for a simple, elegant decoration. Check out <a href="http://twoellie.blogspot.com/2010/11/lanterns-pinecones-and-such.html">Two Ellie's</a> post at <a href="http://blog-mrsfrench.blogspot.com/2010/11/pinecones.html">Mrs. French</a> on decorating with pine cones. Below is a photo of Paula's dinning room over at Two Ellie. She used one large pine cone as a simple decoration on her beautiful dinning room table. Her mother has had that pine cone since she was a little girl. How wonderful and sentimental is that? I think her home looks absolutely lovely for this season.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNoVD0PTQ_I/AAAAAAAACOc/aewyRUKAjWU/s1600/IMG_5185.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNoVD0PTQ_I/AAAAAAAACOc/aewyRUKAjWU/s400/IMG_5185.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Picked up one of these lovely rosemary topiaries. I usually get one every season for my kitchen. I eventually kill them though! Very unfortunate that I don't have a green thumb! Poor plant! I love the way they look!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNoVG41DgiI/AAAAAAAACOg/muL2RPrMlfs/s1600/IMG_5194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNoVG41DgiI/AAAAAAAACOg/muL2RPrMlfs/s640/IMG_5194.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am coming back for this Norfolk Island Pine. Isn't it just gorgeous? I want to find an urn to place it in my kitchen. It is like a little whimsical Christmas tree. I will not be putting any ornaments on it. I like it just the way it is. Go <a href="http://liveitathome.blogspot.com/2010/06/norfolk-island-pine-will-have-to.html">here</a> to see when I first fell in love with this pine and the lovely urns they are planted in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Living It At Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17581578393058704172noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483883895717928860.post-30602427499660974492010-11-08T05:55:00.000-08:002010-11-08T05:55:08.686-08:00"Don't Skip" Thanksgiving Wreaths<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNeGRhKMoRI/AAAAAAAACNY/itymAOcR70k/s1600/IMG_2899.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNeGRhKMoRI/AAAAAAAACNY/itymAOcR70k/s400/IMG_2899.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Photo via me</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.insiderpages.com/b/6494065094/gerards-lincoln">Gerard's</a> in Lincoln, Mass has the most beautiful wreaths for Thanksgiving and Fall (above). Visiting his shop always puts me in the mood around this time of year. I know there is only about 2 weeks before we all sit down to a cozy dinner with family but, wouldn't it be nice to be greeted by one of these lovelies at the front door? It is easy to overlook the potential of making a welcoming impression right away by just hanging a beautiful fall wreath. Everyone moves very quickly on to Christmas and all the decorating that is required. Don't miss out on the warmth and textures that these wreaths provide. It might be worth the effort because you probably can preserve them to use next year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNeGhjuhvhI/AAAAAAAACNc/zgdWtPHzYlA/s1600/ss_CTH628891.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNeGhjuhvhI/AAAAAAAACNc/zgdWtPHzYlA/s400/ss_CTH628891.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you get creative with wreath forms and hot glue, you can make any of these wreaths. The one above is my favorite. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am currently looking for a chair next to my sofa and two flanking my fireplace. I am glad that there are so many wonderful choices out there! However, I think I have at least narrowed down the chair for next to the sofa. The<a href="http://www.ohenryhouseltd.com/collection_detail.cfm?cat=chairs"> O.Henry House</a> slipper chair above will do the trick! So cute isn't it? I will be keeping the fabric simple. Actually daring to go very light...white? Scary!!!! The room is kind of dark and the pop of white will freshen it up...hoping! Also got that advice from a designer so I should be on the right track!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNKhYJXVTuI/AAAAAAAACM8/VneNTp1vxdA/s1600/7636_21.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNKhYJXVTuI/AAAAAAAACM8/VneNTp1vxdA/s320/7636_21.jpeg" width="280" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This <a href="http://www.hickorychair.com/product_detail.aspx?i=4925">Jackson winged chair</a> from Hickory is what I am looking for to flank the fireplace. There are many versions of this chair out there now. I am really looking for a chair with height. The photo below shows my fireplace. The chairs in this photo are not there anymore and have been moved to a <a href="http://liveitathome.blogspot.com/2010/07/my-french-reading-lamps-are-finally.html">reading area</a>. I am really looking for a taller chair for here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNKptu3m_-I/AAAAAAAACNE/aRzDV0u7fkk/s1600/IMG_2492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNKptu3m_-I/AAAAAAAACNE/aRzDV0u7fkk/s400/IMG_2492.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or maybe something with some wood like the <a href="http://www.olystudio.com/products/seating/kirin_chair.html">Kirin Chair</a> from Oly? DO NOT like that fabric or color so don't think that is the direction I am going. It would be a linen fabric for sure and maybe an oat color but on the lighter side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Living It At Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17581578393058704172noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483883895717928860.post-68963962239987966142010-11-03T09:38:00.000-07:002010-11-03T09:46:11.954-07:00"Fake A Healthy Head Of Hair" products that I am going to try<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNGI8ZMgd6I/AAAAAAAACMU/os5DiSTIcKE/s1600/2C486071A848DA218CF627D694278.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNGI8ZMgd6I/AAAAAAAACMU/os5DiSTIcKE/s320/2C486071A848DA218CF627D694278.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With the air becoming dryer and the heat constantly on, I am looking to make my hair behave and look healthy! Here are some intriguing products I came across that are now going to be in my shopping cart to give a try. The above product by L'Oreal claims that it is a restorative shampoo. It has ingredients that help to thicken the hair and temporarily seal split ends. It is a reconstructing shampoo that helps fortify the hair. This can't hurt to try! I absolutely hate standing in the shampoo isle trying to find a new product on the fly. There are just way to many with such fancy names and claiming to do this and that. Overwhelming! I end up just grabbing anything.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNGJBJWlYNI/AAAAAAAACMY/OSliVr8yHDc/s1600/8C8504C7B6623FEAA47BCC8CAB8A7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNGJBJWlYNI/AAAAAAAACMY/OSliVr8yHDc/s320/8C8504C7B6623FEAA47BCC8CAB8A7.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are told to at least once a week to deep condition...right? I never ever have. However, this product above by Shu Uemura has caught my attention. The ingredients leave behind a smoothing film that hides dryness and damage for days. Oh, and also tangle-free! We all want smooth hair don't we?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNGJIOGgtrI/AAAAAAAACMc/TvKnvgZtr6Q/s1600/309E805BCF862AA494DC15C1252D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNGJIOGgtrI/AAAAAAAACMc/TvKnvgZtr6Q/s320/309E805BCF862AA494DC15C1252D.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everyone's got them...split ends! The only way to get rid of those "stinkers" is to trim them. However, the White Sands The Cure 24/7 Hair Cell Renewal will hold the frayed strands together all day. Yeah for us! May help future breakage by lubricating wet hair before brushing, and preserving the cuticle. I am thinking I may not have to get my hair trimmed so much now! Hee-hee!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNGJODWoTRI/AAAAAAAACMg/aJYB86onKhE/s1600/C78C42F8E095E4ACBC6F4213CA1489.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNGJODWoTRI/AAAAAAAACMg/aJYB86onKhE/s320/C78C42F8E095E4ACBC6F4213CA1489.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Did you know that the heat from a flatiron can crack your hair's cuticle? Ah, duh? However, the Remington Style Therapy Frizz flatiron is actually good for hair (didn't know burning your hair could be good for you...ever!). Supposedly its plates have a porous ceramic coating that emits a silicone-based conditioner that has been shown to eliminate frizz more effectively than a traditional ceramic iron. Sounds better than mine which burns and rips my hair out at the same time! I think this may be worth a try for me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNGJTEVVkmI/AAAAAAAACMk/QtqelqOBaQ0/s1600/269EE97EE21CAC79A118AE2690.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNGJTEVVkmI/AAAAAAAACMk/QtqelqOBaQ0/s320/269EE97EE21CAC79A118AE2690.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This product is a heat-protecting spray. Because when you use your friendly flatirons ladies you are scorching your hair at 410 degrees! A spritz of Tresemme' Thermal creations Heat Tamers Spray protects heat-tool junkies' hair with a layer of silicone. There is that mention of silicone again. It is in everything these days that has to do beauty. Regardless, interesting product if you are heating up all the time. I mostly air dry my hair unless I have a function to go to. Then it is burn baby burn to get it looking good!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNGJ1egTQfI/AAAAAAAACMo/9SBaeoSLbLI/s1600/E9D85D9EA17B643AE044BD7A7FA0-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TNGJ1egTQfI/AAAAAAAACMo/9SBaeoSLbLI/s320/E9D85D9EA17B643AE044BD7A7FA0-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last but not least an at-home gloss! You can fake a shine (if you have horrible hair) with a gloss treatment in 20 minutes! John Frieda Luminous color Glaze Clear Shine gives a noticeable gleam that last for a week. This one I like the sound of! Well, next time I go to the store one of these is coming home to test out. I will let you know what I think. What is your favorite "fake a healthy head of hair" product?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Source from </span></i><a href="http://www.allure.com/magazine/2010/07/sexy_hair_ideas#slide=1"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Allure</span></i></a></div>Living It At Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17581578393058704172noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483883895717928860.post-82715029207258843182010-11-02T04:12:00.000-07:002010-11-02T04:12:41.581-07:00anna karenina - gravity of love<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">When I have to start hunkering down due to the fact that it is colder and darker earlier, I turn towards a great period piece movie to get me through this tough New England weather (<i>sounds crazy but it is true</i>). Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy fits the bill (see video below). This is my absolute favorite version with Sophie Marceau and Sean Bean. A tragic steamy (<i>oh yes, very</i>) love story that I am sure you will enjoy and never forget! It was hard for me too! The strong emotions and desire for love is depicted beautifully in this film. Also the moral dilemmas that go hand in hand when you follow your heart and not your head. The chemistry between the two is perfection and you will be rooting for them wholeheartedly! <i>Love, love, love this film</i>! Many blissful hours to get lost in it while snuggling with a nice cozy blanket and a cup of hot chocolate! Can't help it, I am a period piece nut! {Warning: tear-jerker}.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TM89MF-eZMI/AAAAAAAACMI/j3bcqN8xjCg/s1600/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TM89MF-eZMI/AAAAAAAACMI/j3bcqN8xjCg/s400/images.jpeg" style="cursor: move;" width="262" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Video via </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nipv8_QbT0w&feature=related"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">YouTube</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Living It At Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17581578393058704172noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483883895717928860.post-20002893312999659612010-10-29T07:29:00.000-07:002010-10-29T07:29:49.481-07:00Heart Pumping Creative Halloween<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Halloween design above via me. My daughter is obviously very happy here because I have passed on my love of Halloween on to her. I think it is a good thing because it is such a great way to get creative. Getting creative is what makes you feel truly alive! If it gets your heart pumping than you are on the right track and doing what you love! The rest of the photo's below are from Martha Stewart. I really need to work for Martha! I think that would be a dream job. These images below are some of my favorites and I really have to try to do some of them next year. I hate when I say that..."I will do it next year". Usually two years end up flying by before I get to it! <br />
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</div>Living It At Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17581578393058704172noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483883895717928860.post-87165487166921816442010-10-28T06:33:00.000-07:002010-10-28T06:33:13.982-07:00Stop And Take A Moment To Enjoy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">S</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">top and take a moment to enjoy...before it is all gone! These photo's are the result of me doing just that this morning! With my camera in tow and my pup, we walked along beautiful paths enjoying this lovely fall morning! The trees are starting to shed their leaves in preparation for the winter. This prettiness is not going to last. Why don't you just slow down today and enjoy. Stop your car and get out at a pretty spot and look around. If you are inside...get outside! It truly is spectacular. You don't want to miss it. Have a wonderful fall day!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TMl3zT6Z11I/AAAAAAAACKs/ZpiD2xATrGg/s1600/DSC_3018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aohNwYoOecQ/TMl3zT6Z11I/AAAAAAAACKs/ZpiD2xATrGg/s640/DSC_3018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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