How Sweet The Sound

Get Thee To The Theatre

Need I say more?!!!

I loved it.

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Wondering what Pink Saturday is?  Please refer to the feature button in my right sidebar near the top of my blog.  And, please display the Pink Saturday button on your blog.

What's My Question Wednesday

The question for today is  ...
have you ever had a traffic ticket?  Or, maybe you have more than one that you want to reveal to us.

Did the "man in blue" stop you?

Come on, "fess up".  Tell us what you did.  Get it off your chest.

Do you have a lead foot?  Or, maybe your tag expired.  Did you make an illegal turn?

Mission Accomplished and Awards

I did it!  I ordered my chair.  And, I found a fabric that I love in one of the first few that I looked at.  I hope I won't disappoint you, but I did stay with the neutrals.

I ordered a wingback chair, and it will be skirted.  The corners of the skirt will be gathered.  I had a hard time finding a picture to show you to give you an idea, but here is the same type of chair and skirting.

And, here is a picture I took of the fabric.  It is not a great picture, but hopefully you will get the idea.  The color is really more of an ivory, but it looks kind of gold here.  The fabric feels just like silk, and I love it.  I also ordered two queen-size pillow shams out of the fabric.  We have a king-size bed with king-size pillows, and our bed cover is an ivory colored matelasse.  I want to put the queen-size pillows in front of the king-size to add some layers.

 

They are supposed to have the chair and shams made in about one month.  I can hardly wait.

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Sweet Rhonda at Scooterblu's Whimsy recently awarded me the Brillante Weblog Award and The Just Plain Fun to Read Award.  Thank you Rhonda.  I am so glad you like visiting my blog.  You were so thoughtful to think of me.

 

 

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Melissa at MCC awarded me the Sharing The Love Award.  Melissa, I want to thank you for thinking of me when sharing this award.  You are the perfect example of sharing the love and doing things to make others feel special.

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Pat at Mille Fiori Favoriti shared the You Make Me Smile Award.  Pat and her blog are a wonderful example of making people smile.  She shares the latest news and beautiful tours of her city.  Thank you Pat for thinking of me.

All of these awards for me.  You all make my day every day.  I love your visits and your comments.  I love you and your blogs.  Thanks for everything you give.  I share all of these awards with each of my readers.  Please take them with an open heart as a symbol of my appreciation for each of you.

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Be sure to come back tomorrow for What's My Question Wednesday.

Bedroom Chair

This week it is my mission to order a chair for our bedroom.  I've been meaning to do it for several years, but I never seem to accomplish the task.

I know where I am going  - Dexter Furniture Showroom.

I know the style I want - wingback with a gathered skirt. But, I just hope I find a fabric I want.  I want something that blends beiges and off-whites.  (I already know what you're thinking, Jeanne.)

  Maybe a paisley would be nice.  Something like this - only lighter shades.

Or maybe polka-dot - like this.

Or maybe a toile - like this.

The problem is that when I begin to look at fabric there are so many to choose from.  At least I know what I don't want - no solids, no checks or plaids, no stripes.

Wish me luck.

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Shirl at Shirl's Rose Cottage had a problem with her post for Pink Saturday, but it is up now.  Please stop by to view all of her lovely pink and say hello.

Precious Lord

Precious Lord
(click to listen)

          Precious Lord, take my hand

            Lead me on, let me stand.

            I am tired, I am weak, I am lone

            Through the storm, through the night

            Lead me on to the light.

            Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

 

            When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near

            When my life is almost gone

            Hear my cry, hear my call

            Hold my hand lest I fall

            Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

 

            When the darkness appears and the night draws near

            And the day is past and gone

            At the river I stand

            Guide my feet, hold my hand

            Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

 

            Precious Lord, take my hand

            Lead me on, let me stand

            I'm tired, I’m weak, Lord I’m worn

            Through the storm, through the night

            Lead me on to the light

            Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home.

Please pray for our dear Kari and Kijsa.  Their precious father has gone to spend his eternal life with God.  I am sure they can use our continued prayers.  Their brother has been updating their family and friends, and he asks that people keep them in their prayers.

I just read that our Rosie has lost her sister.  I know that her heart must be filled with grief and with sweet memories of her sister.  Please keep Rosie in your prayers, too.

Pink Saturday - July 26

My pink contribution for this Pink Saturday is this birthday card.

July is a birthday month in our home, and I just had to share this beautiful pink card with you.  I love special cards, and this one is very special.  The arrangement of flowers looks just like something I would have in our home.

 Happy Pink Birthday to all July birthday girls!

This week we have sixty participants in Pink Saturday.  It seems that so many of us have fun with the color pink.  I hope you are all enjoying this as much as I am.

Please take the time to visit all the participants, and leave them 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.  That is why it is important that we get out and visit each other.  I realize there are a lot of participants, and it is time-consuming to visit.  But, you don't have to visit every one all at once - just as you have time over the next few days.  I promise you it is worth the effort because you will not only see lots of pink, you will meet incredibly nice people.  Everyone likes to receive comments on their contributions.

I want to thank everyone that takes the time to leave me a comment.  I love reading what you all have to say.

Here are our Pink Saturday participants:

• Dana at The Stone Rabbit
• Heidi at Foxgloves, Fabric and Folly !!
• Helen at Nanna's Place
• Holly at Mommy Holly
• Dawn at Dawn's Daybreak
• Brittainy at The Litany of Brittainy
• Mackenzie at The Kenzie Chronicles
• Donna at Donna's - In The Attic
• Jeanne at Backyard Neighbor
• Joanna at Sweet Finds
• Jan at Jan & Tom's Place
  
• Connie at Living Beautifully
• Fitty at Fitty's Pinky Rose Cottage - please scroll down - it is not the first post
  
• Sue at Lagniappe
• Stephanie Angelic Accents
• Cami at From The Heart
• Vanessa at Vanilla Lavender
• Sharron at Vintage Girl At Heart
• Mary at Across The Pond
• Melissa at MCC - Melissa's blog requires a password, but she definitely wants you to visit.  Just enter: username: mcc    password: lulubelle
• Shirl at Shirl's Rose Cottage
• Mo at Mo's Cottage
• Mya at Creative Musings With Mya
• Karen at A Scrapbook of Inspiration
• Diane at A Picture Is Worth A 1,000 Words
• Nancy at My Crafty Little Page
• Lynn at The Vintage Nest
• Marina at Only Cute Things
• Carolyn at Wings of Eagles
• Michelle at Mad Red Hare
• Gabriela at Gabriela Delworth
• Laura at Amongst The Oaks
• Rhonda at Scooterblu's Whimsy
• Tracy at Pink Purl
• Connie at Casa Maria
• Nikki at The Scarlett Rose Garden
• Joy at Joy To The Blog
• Margie at Josie's Niece
• Ann at Anne Fannie's Green Acres
• M at Tales From An O.C. Cottage
• Ellen at The Happy Wonderer
• Betty at She's Sew Pretty
• Debbie at Ribbonwood Cottage
• Shelia at Note Songs
• Silvia at Abuela Beauty
• Karin at Creative Chaos
• Rechelle at Walnuthaven Cottage
• Kady at Life On Bonnie Lane
• Karen at Bukovan Family
• Debbie at Wisteria and Roses
• Heidi at Life in Pink
• Darlene at Darlene's Day
• Donna at Nic Nac Quiltiac & More
• Theresa at Take A Sentimental Journey
• Amy at My Artful Heart
• G at Doves Today
• Cori at Gingerbread Crumbs & Company
• Wendy at Pink Slippers
• JoAnn at Pieceful Afternoon
• Kathy at Welcome To Mimi's Garden - I apologize for getting you added to the list late.
  

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.  Pink Saturday girls are fun.  I've already spotted it on a few blogs.  Do you have yours yet?  Our numbers are growing.

Oops, I Forgot !

It has been pointed out to me that I forgot to tell you my favorite movie - ever.  It is Out Of Africa.  I love every second of this movie.  I love the book, the author and her story, and Meryl Streep and Robert Redford are my favorite actress and actor.  This movie is a total win for me.  I can watch it over and over.

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Just a reminder that Pink Saturday is tomorrow.  Please e-mail today to let me know if you are going to participate.  We are having so much fun.  Our numbers are growing, and I already have fifty participants for tomorrow.

Help yourself to the Pink Saturday button to put on your blogs if you like.  It is at the top of my blog in the right sidebar.

Wondering what Pink Saturday is?  Please refer to the feature in my right sidebar near the top of my blog.

It Came - Oh My Gosh!

I was so excited because I knew just what it was.
The best package ever.

And, look just how beautifully it was packaged.
It even came with a presentation letter.

And, look.
It even came with a bow.

And, a custom label.
Whoa, do I ever feel special.

I laid it across a chair for you to see.
I had a hard time getting a good picture because it was already dark.

I'll take another picture during the day.  And, I'll have my husband hold it up so you can see it better.

I am in total quilt bliss.  This is a definite forever treasure.
A zillion thank yous to Donna at Donna's - In The Attic for this unbelievable prize.
And, thank you to everyone that participated.  I will treasure it for all of us.

I suggest you all head over to visit Donna.
She is having a Yo-Yo Challenge, and a lot of people have already joined in the fun.

*************************************************************************************************************************** Just a reminder that Pink Saturday is just a few days away.  Please e-mail me by this Friday to let me know if you are going to participate.  Our numbers are growing, and I need your e-mail to help me manage .

Wondering what Pink Saturday is?  Please refer to the feature button in my right sidebar near the top of my blog.  And, feel free to display the Pink Saturday button on your blog.

It's What's My Question Wednesday

The question for today is ...


What is your favorite movie -

ever?

To Steady Me

This old crock sits in a corner in our foyer.  It belongs to my mother, and it is filled with a small collection of canes and walking sticks that she has accumulated.  Their history intrigues me because I know they have provided a steadfast support to their users.

Most of these my mother either purchased or were gifted to her.  She got quite a few of them at different antique shows over the years.

There are a several which belonged to people in our family.  One belonged to my husband's great-grandfather, and another belonged to someone in my mother's family.  There is also one that belonged to my grandfather.

The mountain man was a gift from one of my mother's friends, as was the walking stick from Africa in the left front.

There is a Santa Claus, a swan, a dog's head and a duck.  One of my favorites is made from birds-eye maple, and it is beautiful.

Ronda at A Peachy Keen Life recently awarded me the Brillante Weblog.  Thank you so much for your graciousness, Ronda.  I would like to share this with all of my readers - you each make blogging an incredibly rewarding experience.  If you haven't met Ronda, please go visit her.  She is a kind and giving person that shares the beauty and blessings in her life.

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Tomorrow is What's My Question Wednesday.

Be certain to come back tomorrow because I have a question for you.