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July 05, 2009

We Are So Blessed

Please visit Spiritual Sunday to fill your heart with joy.

We Americans and our wonderful northern neighbors of Canada have been celebrating our glorious countries and our freedoms this week.

Here I am sharing two moving songs by Celene Dion.

Posted on July 05, 2009 at 04:00 AM in Blessings, Holidays, Inspiration, Music, Prayers, Sunday | Permalink | Comments (13) | TrackBack (0)

July 04, 2009

Pink Saturday - July 4, 2009

Happy Pink Saturday!

and

Happy Birthday America !!!

My pink contribution for this Pink Saturday are these fireworks. Be certain to notice the pinks. Have a wonderful Fourth of July Pink Saturday. Happy Birthday America!

This week we have one hundred fifty-five (155) participants in Pink Saturday. There are four new participants, and you will find them at the bottom of the list. Let's all take time to welcome them to Pink Saturday

Please take the time to visit other participants, and leave a comment to let them know you stopped by to enjoy their pink. Pink Saturday is about having fun, and giving us a chance to meet others in the blogging community. I promise you it is worth the effort because you will not only see lots of pink, you will meet incredibly nice and talented people. Please refer to my post dated January 8 for more information about Pink Saturday.

Remember that my reminder e-mail stated I needed your plan for participating today no later than 8 a.m. EST yesterday. If you don't see your name and link here it is because I did not receive your plan for participating by that time.

I want to thank those of you that take the time to leave me a comment. I love reading what you all have to say.

Here are our Pink Saturday participants:

*Beverly at How Sweet The Sound
*Dawn at Dawn's Day Break
*Diane at A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words
*Melissa at MCC
*Stephanie Angelic Accents
*BJ at Sweet Nothings
*Deb at Posted From Home

*Fitty at Fitty's Pinky Rose Cottage
*Karen at A Scrapbook of Inspiration

*Marina at Only Cute Things

*Mary at Across The Pond
*Shirl at Shirl's Rose Cottage
*Anna at Nature Trail
*Kari & Kijsa at Kari & Kijsa
*Lynn at The Vintage Nest
*Nancy at My Crafty Little Page
*Alaura at Cottage Rose
*Carolyn at Wings of Eagles
*Dana at The Stone Rabbit
*Cathi at The Way I See It

*Betty at She's Sew Pretty
*Debbie at Ribbonwood Cottage
*M at Tales From An O.C. Cottage
*Glennis at Doves Today
*Helen at Nanna's Place
*Wendy at Pink Slippers
*Lara at Lara's Welt
*Patti at Paintin Patti
*Susan at Suzie Button Creations
*Susan at Sweetpea Sue's Cottage

*Bev at Thru Pink Curtains
*Patricia at Coquettish Fleur
*Bernideen at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog
*Dawn at C & G Designs
*Bette at Crafty Mammie
*Sally at Smiling Sally
*Stephanie at ~Dream Kingdom Designs
*Jayne at My Song Within
*Jennifer at Jennifer's Petal Palace
*Charlotte at Charlotte's Weblog

*Ellen at Sweet Memory Making Mom
*Laurie at Charming Designs
*Stephanie at Lulu's Cottage
*Jenny at The Red Bulletin Board
*Robyn There Is Always Thyme For ....
*Elizabeth at Thoughts from an Evil Overlord
*Molly at Fleur de Bee
*April at the artchics
*Erin at Fairie Moon
*Fifi at Fifi Flowers Design Decor

*KayEllen at Kay Ellen
*Riet at quiltin 'n stitchin lady
*Vera Seams to Sew and Quilt
*Lynne at Lynne's Gifts From The Heart
*Alice at Singapore My Home
*Jane at Lady Jane's Emporium
*Jil at Say It With A Rose
*Lisa at Pale Pink and Roses
*Sarah at Sarah Bella's
*Caren at kdottie

*Jorgelina at Todas somos reinas
*Judy at French Laundry
*Robin at Miscellaneous Thoughts ...
*Jenny at Suzanna's Antiques
*Mimi at Our Family Attic
*Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage & Inspirations
*Sheri at Prim Rose Hill Studio
*Sheila at The Quintessential Magpie
*Deanna at Timeless Things
*Debbie at There's An Angel On My Front Porch

*Gina at Purdy Wallcovering
*Marian at That Shabby Pink Girl
*Debbie at Mermaids of the Lake
*Nancy at La Chambre Rose
*Charlotte at Someplace in Thyme
*Jill at Bailiwick Designs
*Sandra at Cottage Dreamer
*Betty Jo at snapped in RAW
*Deb at Vintage Soul
*Molly at Molly's Country Memories

*Tristan at Enchanted Revelry
*Barbara at Purple Goat Lady
*Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage
*Li at MyThoughts MyVoice
*Patti at Patticakes
*Susie at 1st Floor Flat
*Amanda at Jacaranda Cottage
*Dru at Garden of Dreams
*LaVerne at Riverside Studios
*Chasity at The Wild Raspberry

*Michelle at Big Black Dog
*Shirley at Plum Bush Cottage
*Sue at Gossamer Creations
*Christine at Christine's Home and Travel Adventures
*Abby at Creative Vignettes
*Denise at Couture de Papier
*Lisa at pupylov
*Kay at The Wrought Iron Gate
*Sandi at Small Town Living At Its Best
*Sares at Loveleigh Treasures

*LillySue at A Peace Of Bliss - grand opening of Etsy - A Peace of Bliss
*Carrie at The Art and Flair Of Being Domestic
*Karen at A Secondhand Rose
*Mary at Ivy Lane
*Susan at Black Eyed Susan's Kitchen
*Pony Girl at Pony Girl Pictures
*Vickie at Visuals By Vickie
*Beansie at Beansie Babbles
*Jennifer at MaidenShade
*Leann at The Old Parsonage

*Susan at Thoughts From Over The Rainbow
*Katie at Katie Crocker
*Sonia at Miss Bloomers
*Sue at Luxe Lanai
*AK at De Gode Ting I Livet
*Nikki at Meme's By Me
*Bella at Fuzzy Snails
*Terri at Life With Terri
*Ita at Something To Share
*Jean at Gypsylulu Delights

*Michelle at Rosebud Quilting
*Sara at Sara's Fave Photos Blog
*Stefanie at Rose Petals and Rust
*Tracy at graciegirl
*Claudia at Dipity Road
*Tina at Enchanted Rose Studio
*Bea at BEAutiful Bea-musings
*Bunny at The Creative Hare
*Candy at Rock Candy
*Elena at EP Designs

*Jany at Look in the Nook
*Julia at Verdigris Rose
*Kellie at The Artful Paper Doll
*Marsha at Sassy Mini Dolls
*Nerina at NicNacManiac
*Vicki at Sea Turtle 'Mom'
*Angelika at Angelika Heart Talk
*Ann-Kristin at Sweeter Living
*Barbara Jean at Treasures From The Heart
*Bill at Billizetti's World

*Cindy at Fairy Tale Cottage
*Felecia at Playing Dishes
*Maria at Unika Foto
*Mary at One Perfect Bite
*Regina at Daily Living
*Sherry at Country Wings In Phoenix
*Shirley at Create, Live and Love
*Debbie at Pink Roses and Teacups
*Geri at Heart N Soul Cooking
*Jeanni at Jeanni's Art

*Leslie at Contented in West Lafayette
*Aletha at AJ/s Designs
*Helene at Helene Flont
*LaVoice at Thoughts from Meme's Corner
*Mary at Rose Brook Cottage

I hope everyone has fun with Pink Saturday. Even if you couldn't participate today, be sure to go visit those who did, and leave them a comment so they will know you visited.

Get Pink !!!

It's not just a color, it's an attitude.

You are welcome to use the Pink Saturday button to display on your blog. I've been spotting it on quite a few of your blogs. Do you have yours yet?

Pink Saturday is fun.

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And, please be certain to come back for

What's My Question Wednesday

Posted on July 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Holidays, Pink Saturday | Permalink | Comments (57) | TrackBack (0)

July 03, 2009

We're Beginning A Holiday Weekend

Have a safe and wonderful

Fourth of July weekend.

Posted on July 03, 2009 at 04:00 AM in Holidays, Our Home | Permalink | Comments (16) | TrackBack (0)

July 02, 2009

A Bright Spot

Let in the positive and eliminate the negative.

Have a wonderful day.

Posted on July 02, 2009 at 04:00 AM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (8) | TrackBack (0)

July 01, 2009

What's My Question Wednesday

My question for today is ...

What are you like in the morning

Are you a morning person?

Posted on July 01, 2009 at 04:00 AM in What's My Question Wednesday | Permalink | Comments (23) | TrackBack (0)

June 30, 2009

Good Morning

As I was making my coffee this morning, I grabbed my camera to share my pretty hydrangeas with you. I like to have a few minutes of quiet time in the morning - time to sip my coffee and think before I head out the door to work.

I wish you were here to have a morning cup of coffee and chat with me. Have a wonderful day.

Hydrangeas in the Kitchen edit e-mail 001

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And, please be certain to come back tomorrow for

What's My Question Wednesday

Posted on June 30, 2009 at 04:00 AM in Our Home | Permalink | Comments (18) | TrackBack (0)

June 29, 2009

Meet Maude

This charming lady is Maude. I realize it may sound strange, but she reminds me of my grandmother. Ergo, her name is Maude. Maude came to live with me more than fifteen years ago.

There once was a wonderful antique store here, which was owned and managed by sisters. They had the most gracious store where you always felt comfortable and welcome. One of their specialties was vintage linens and apparel. And, they featured wonderful custom bears made by a very talented lady from this area.

Maude is made from a beautiful cashmere coat which featured a wonderful fur collar. And, she is topped with a chic fur hat. She is wearing a lovely vintage brooch. She looks so stylish and lovely, and so did her namesake.

I have a large finished closet in our master bedroom, and Maude has her very own place in there. The closet has a wonderful bench with a seat cushion, and that is where I dress. Maude begins and ends my day with a smile and sweet memories.

Posted on June 29, 2009 at 04:00 AM in Family, Our Home | Permalink | Comments (21) | TrackBack (0)

June 28, 2009

This Is My Father's World

Please visit Spiritual Sunday to fill your heart with joy.

This Is my Father's World was written my Maltbie Babcock. Babcock was from an aristocratic family, and he was a brilliant scholar who attended Syracuse University. He was a proficient vocalist, and he directed the university glee club.

God called him to the ministry; and after training at Auburn Theological Seminary, he became pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Lockport, New York. He would go for long runs to observe his Father's world. During his time at Lockport he wrote a sixteen-stanza poem, each verse beginning with the words "This is my Father's world."

After his death in 1901, his wife compiled his writings into a book which included this.

Posted on June 28, 2009 at 04:00 AM in Inspiration, Music, Religion, Sunday | Permalink | Comments (13) | TrackBack (0)

June 27, 2009

Pink Saturday - June 27, 2009

Happy Pink Saturday!

My pink contribution for this Pink Saturday is this mosaic of pink roses. I shared it this past Monday on Mosaic Monday with Mary at Little Red House, but I think it is so perfect for Pink Saturday. I wanted you all to be able to see it.

This week we have one hundred forty-seven (147) participants in Pink Saturday. There are seven new participants, and you will find them at the bottom of the list. Let's all take time to welcome them to Pink Saturday

I want to thank those of you that take the time to leave me a comment. I love reading what you all have to say.

Here are our Pink Saturday participants:

*Beverly at How Sweet The Sound
*Donna at Donna's - In The Attic
*Jeanne at Backyard Neighbor
*Diane at A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words
*Melissa at MCC
*Stephanie Angelic Accents
*BJ at Sweet Nothings
*Connie at Living Beautifully
*Deb at Posted From Home

*Fitty at Fitty's Pinky Rose Cottage

*Gabriela at Gabriela Delworth's Blog
*Karen at A Scrapbook of Inspiration

*Marina at Only Cute Things
*Mary at Across The Pond
*Shirl at Shirl's Rose Cottage
*Christina at Christina's Blog
*Kari & Kijsa at Kari & Kijsa
*Nancy at My Crafty Little Page
*Sue at Lagniappe
*Alaura at Cottage Rose

*Carolyn at Wings of Eagles
*Dana at The Stone Rabbit
*Cathi at The Way I See It
*Ann at Anne Fannie's Green Acres
*Betty at She's Sew Pretty
*M at Tales From An O.C. Cottage
*Karin at Creative Chaos
*Glennis at Doves Today
*Helen at Nanna's Place
*Wendy at Pink Slippers

*Melissa at Cottage Bliss
*Susan at Sweetpea Sue's Cottage
*Bobbi Jo at Its Good To Be Queen - today is her birthday
*Patricia at Coquettish Fleur
*Bernideen at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog
*Claudie at Bubblin' Over
*Dawn at C & G Designs
*Bette at Crafty Mammie
*Sally at Smiling Sally
*Stephanie at ~Dream Kingdom Designs

*Jennifer at Jennifer's Petal Palace
*Katherinellen at Welcome to Kat's Korner
*Kathy Kat Collects
*Llyn at Llyn M
*Ellen at Sweet Memory Making Mom
*Laurie at Charming Designs
*Linnea at Neabear and B-Daddy's Nest
*Susan at Between Naps On The Porch
*CC at Lace 'n' Ribbon Roses
*Jenny at The Red Bulletin Board

*Elizabeth at Thoughts from an Evil Overlord
*Patty at Magpie's Nest
*Erin at Fairie Moon
*Fifi at Fifi Flowers Design Decor
*Riet at quiltin 'n stitchin lady
*Vera Seams to Sew and Quilt
*Lynne at Lynne's Gifts From The Heart
*Kandy at Pink Sugar Castle
*Jil at Say It With A Rose
*Esther at Shabby Cottage Collectibles

*Caren at kdottie - she's having a giveaway
*Jillian at Jillian's Pages
*Jorgelina at Todas somos reinas
*Judy at French Laundry
*Robin at Miscellaneous Thoughts ...
*Jenny at Suzanna's Antiques
*Mimi at Our Family Attic
*Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage & Inspirations
*Sheri at Prim Rose Hill Studio
*Deanna at Timeless Things

*Debbie at There's An Angel On My Front Porch
*Gina at Purdy Wallcovering
*Debbie at Mermaids of the Lake
*Irma at Irma's Rose Cottage
*Jennifer at Livin' with Peaches
*Maya at A Beach Lover's Place
*Nancy at La Chambre Rose
*Charlotte at Someplace in Thyme
*Helene at d'encre et de couleurs
*Jill at Bailiwick Designs

*Polly at The French Cupboard
*Sandra at Cottage Dreamer
*Barbara at Purple Goat Lady
*Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage
*Elyse at Cottage Tinkered Treasures
*Kathy at Life In The Slow Lane
*Susie at 1st Floor Flat
*Amanda at Jacaranda Cottage
*Amy at The Pink Pony
*Lynn at It's A July Thing

*Tracy at Side of The Road
*Lisa at pupylov
*Spencer at Bellamere Cottage
*Sandi at Small Town Living At Its Best
*Sares at Loveleigh Treasures
*LillySue at A Peace Of Bliss
*Denise at Full Nest ...
*Karen at A Secondhand Rose
*Julie at Shabby Wears
*Leeann at Fabulously French

*Vickie at Visuals By Vickie
*Beansie at Beansie Babbles
*Jennifer at MaidenShade
*Leann at The Old Parsonage
*Susan at Thoughts From Over The Rainbow
*Katie at Katie Crocker
*Sue at Luxe Lanai
*AK at De Gode Ting I Livet
*Nikki at Meme's By Me
*Rebecca at Our Back Porch

*Darlene at Jade Creative
*Koralee at Bluebird Notes
*Terri at Life With Terri
*Ita at Something To Share
*Jean at Gypsylulu Delights
*Michelle at Rosebud Quilting
*Sara at Sara's Fave Photos Blog
*Stefanie at Rose Petals and Rust
*Claudia at Dipity Road
*Martha at Menagerie

*Tina at Enchanted Rose Studio
*Bunny at The Creative Hare
*Candy at Rock Candy
*Elena at EP Designs
*Julia at Verdigris Rose
*Kellie at The Artful Paper Doll - she's having a party and giveaway
*Marsha at Sassy Mini Dolls
*Shari at My Cottage of Bliss
*Teresa at Inside the Mind of a MiniMadWoman
*Angelika at Angelika Heart Talk

*Ann-Kristin at Sweeter Living
*Barbara Jean at Treasures From The Heart
*Bill at Billizetti's World
*Cindy at Fairy Tale Cottage
*Felecia at Playing Dishes
*Maria at Unika Halsband
*Mary at One Perfect Bite
*Regina at Daily Living
*Rita - Cashjocky and "The Old Salt"
*Sherry at Country Wings In Phoenix

*Debbie at Pink Roses and Teacups
*Geri at Heart N Soul Cooking
*Jeanni at Jeanni's Art and at Phoebe's Blog
*Leslie at Contented in West Lafayette
*Martha at A Sense of Humor is Essential
*Pam at Mayhew Mayhem
*Tami at Pink Buttercreme

I hope everyone has fun with Pink Saturday. Even if you couldn't participate today, be sure to go visit those who did, and leave them a comment so they will know you visited.

Get Pink !!!

It's not just a color, it's an attitude.

You are welcome to use the Pink Saturday button to display on your blog. I've been spotting it on quite a few of your blogs. Do you have yours yet?

Pink Saturday is fun.

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And, please be certain to come back for

What's My Question Wednesday

Posted on June 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Our Garden, Pink Saturday | Permalink | Comments (72) | TrackBack (0)

June 26, 2009

The Rooster Pillow

Do you recall that several months ago I told you about my quest for a perfect rooster pillow for our breakfast room? I had been looking for several years, and I think I had become so set on the image I had in my mind, that I couldn't find a pillow to suit me.

Well, you all were great. It was like you each picked up on the features I wanted, and you gave me great leads. In fact, Penny at The Comforts of Home, found what is now my Perfect Rooster Pillow. The pillow is an 18x18 French Aubusson with lovely fringe and a gold velvet backing.

Our breakfast room has an antigue round oak clawfoot table, and we have four oak side chairs around it. Then when our darling grandson came into our lives, we needed another chair. I found a chair at an unfinished furniture store which we painted a pretty yellow-gold. We keep the chair by the wall, and when our little fellow is here, he gets "his" chair. All of these years I have been thinking I needed something pretty to sit in that chair when it wasn't in use. And, now I have that something pretty.

Here is a picture of our breakfast room with the sad and empty chair.