tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145605815237301552024-02-01T19:01:17.096-08:00Betsy's HeartstringsBetsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814560581523730155.post-57388825323113676282019-04-22T09:57:00.000-07:002019-04-22T09:57:27.835-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This gorgeous brooch watch was given to me by my sweet Mominlaw, </div>
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one day to be passed to one of our daughters. </div>
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It originally belonged to her Mother's Mother. </div>
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It's a gorgeous functional watch that can be worn as a piece </div>
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of jewelry. I think I want to get a watch crystal for it</div>
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so that I can actually wear it! Crystals are</div>
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so plentiful these days, for so long they were more challenging to find. </div>
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I plan to be blogging more again, there is so much to catch you up on!</div>
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Many of the health problems I had been having were resolved by surgery last summer </div>
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and I am feeling good again.</div>
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I am not sure if anyone is still following along, but I'm excited to get reacquainted!</div>
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Hope you had a beautiful Easter Sunday and that</div>
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your plans for the week include some time with flowers!!</div>
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Hugs,</div>
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Betsy</div>
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P.S. You can also follow me on InstaGram @betsysheartstrings. </div>
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I have lots of pictures from the last few years on there!</div>
Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814560581523730155.post-31465518507795015242016-02-19T05:32:00.001-08:002016-02-24T01:56:16.881-08:00Hello, Blog Friends!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It has been a busy busy year for me, as it has been for all of you.</div></span></div><div>My blog was definitely put on the back burner... I'm hoping to post better this year. </div><div><br></div><div><font color="#000000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm185TP7ur9EfTnvguEcpUtE4M37-9dKRBV870mVCay3zOWj7kwPpR5WCAQ1S_yOorJmBIF0eefuF-TMNejrORjC9vBPVUkI9C4By8hFuu8YxZq0Ke_nQdH7TUmo3-0ijny0DSooFVKk1w/s640/blogger-image--1782440751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm185TP7ur9EfTnvguEcpUtE4M37-9dKRBV870mVCay3zOWj7kwPpR5WCAQ1S_yOorJmBIF0eefuF-TMNejrORjC9vBPVUkI9C4By8hFuu8YxZq0Ke_nQdH7TUmo3-0ijny0DSooFVKk1w/s640/blogger-image--1782440751.jpg"></a></font></div><div><br></div><div>I started January trying to lose some weight, you know that perpetual New Year's Resolution... And I've talked about this before... But this year, I lost weight and I am determined to keep it off. I'm still working out a few times a week. It feels good. I struggle with getting enough food and then I eat stupid... But I'm not giving up! I went to a Physzique Fitness Transformation Center this fall to get some more knowledge and workout information. The picture below is from the beginning of the 12 week challenge. Five of the people in this picture are trainers! I'm on the left with the big smile and the big tummy, but it's smaller now! These trainers were so encouraging and helpful. They pushed me and inspired me to keep going. I finished the 12 week program weighing 15 pounds lighter than when I started. So, this year I lost 25 pounds! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy9IEgXxTnpKZv3S7jATnkb_9pDSrsuCuxrZ7N9jhdS2meP0UZfASXzHjPywOPlRcsSUFUeoYH7WaOd19Je31mej0iLcJGbjIlrvYb63LuZbnelo7GsRt0gMGH653iousuNYV-g8WIofTY/s640/blogger-image-495953068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy9IEgXxTnpKZv3S7jATnkb_9pDSrsuCuxrZ7N9jhdS2meP0UZfASXzHjPywOPlRcsSUFUeoYH7WaOd19Je31mej0iLcJGbjIlrvYb63LuZbnelo7GsRt0gMGH653iousuNYV-g8WIofTY/s640/blogger-image-495953068.jpg"></font></a></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We got all the rooms painted finally, including the hall, the living room, the kitchen, the entry, the quiet room, the walls and ceilings on two flights of stairs. It was a BIG JOB! But before Christmas it was all done! Oh, and the carpet was finally installed in all of those same areas! We are really enjoying the new carpet.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJs4VRw8hQMS_JN8YlNcEVZn9Sch0X0VhUWza7Q_bf0q6krAEz_bLNYTD7i8LPj6AfuhURk5RWWWygT0YPMzj7M8xf7VXkf_zcM-XHaqm8J4-Cewc3NX3bGqvQxPISKukocFG3qVRTcOe/s640/blogger-image--1656114138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJs4VRw8hQMS_JN8YlNcEVZn9Sch0X0VhUWza7Q_bf0q6krAEz_bLNYTD7i8LPj6AfuhURk5RWWWygT0YPMzj7M8xf7VXkf_zcM-XHaqm8J4-Cewc3NX3bGqvQxPISKukocFG3qVRTcOe/s640/blogger-image--1656114138.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Thanksgiving was spent in Utah with our college kids and my Sister's Family. We had a great time! Christmas was at our own home and it was just a nice season. I was able to decorate all the newly painted rooms, and really enjoyed having most of the Christmas Decor in use! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh5TQUL5vhjInKUhOCDrtykwiSr-pvrEeC1dJrf6FFREl3nDdOY8iTwnX4lRhpDmXzdHRfK8Hv7qKNtuienBzzinC_ebkBAEdgojvQEPYqTn-JZZs8SbLzdsJ17K_UpiXD07YAIT3kD7Ug/s640/blogger-image-138280751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh5TQUL5vhjInKUhOCDrtykwiSr-pvrEeC1dJrf6FFREl3nDdOY8iTwnX4lRhpDmXzdHRfK8Hv7qKNtuienBzzinC_ebkBAEdgojvQEPYqTn-JZZs8SbLzdsJ17K_UpiXD07YAIT3kD7Ug/s640/blogger-image-138280751.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ujLUZK3Gr_7hz4gey-8OKGRlhgXtQ1A8roaQQ40m0St7uPzNnl1nbcVM-PuRUZK5G9zcn9qZAooF46aL6253rHuVPaPOUxqvVWdJiRsC5H5PDrX-Zv77h_4bieMSfYffkEMnUUqCtOEZ/s640/blogger-image-1768753787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ujLUZK3Gr_7hz4gey-8OKGRlhgXtQ1A8roaQQ40m0St7uPzNnl1nbcVM-PuRUZK5G9zcn9qZAooF46aL6253rHuVPaPOUxqvVWdJiRsC5H5PDrX-Zv77h_4bieMSfYffkEMnUUqCtOEZ/s640/blogger-image-1768753787.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">January brought an opportunity to help a dear friend with her son's wedding reception. She is like a sister to me and she helps me with our receptions. So I was thrilled to be of assistance to her! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWducCS_dwBxUodW6ZPaSETMw5C3skCrYYKHx5nuLGqfzhRK6aOMnxpMEJnvzi26VDGwP4Gbew728drEzR5h3YRZ8oQL3Nmm8U5e6gmBr99ortMux6h4BqClgR6rCCjadtZcoVmTogLsSf/s640/blogger-image--1612702989.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWducCS_dwBxUodW6ZPaSETMw5C3skCrYYKHx5nuLGqfzhRK6aOMnxpMEJnvzi26VDGwP4Gbew728drEzR5h3YRZ8oQL3Nmm8U5e6gmBr99ortMux6h4BqClgR6rCCjadtZcoVmTogLsSf/s640/blogger-image--1612702989.jpg"></a></div>The Guest Book table</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGkiGaDy_I-W1RKtmJL_fKheJMursUhEkLvLEfls2NVlWxnZqILRkFO1TCPYXmEGQYo85It140JuFCGjwvTMnpekNMU_ckLU-aZGDHEia3wz6quGBvpnRq-5lNAWKk2bqsD7VDpmOL0q6d/s640/blogger-image-1962285671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGkiGaDy_I-W1RKtmJL_fKheJMursUhEkLvLEfls2NVlWxnZqILRkFO1TCPYXmEGQYo85It140JuFCGjwvTMnpekNMU_ckLU-aZGDHEia3wz6quGBvpnRq-5lNAWKk2bqsD7VDpmOL0q6d/s640/blogger-image-1962285671.jpg"></a></div>The backdrop and the center pieces.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKtM0okW7K3XwCD3plN1ah5KXtE4hio4HbrS5WxHuXRdKhA8G3pZA-4oLpztlw24V6zIs1inv71-uZA_tXPDEoVvaI7FzQgnW60EyfVt4iRMJmvGdOnh4bPWiSjFDDWMAAnH-Ys0YLFtWJ/s640/blogger-image-1045310925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKtM0okW7K3XwCD3plN1ah5KXtE4hio4HbrS5WxHuXRdKhA8G3pZA-4oLpztlw24V6zIs1inv71-uZA_tXPDEoVvaI7FzQgnW60EyfVt4iRMJmvGdOnh4bPWiSjFDDWMAAnH-Ys0YLFtWJ/s640/blogger-image-1045310925.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The food service table</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Her receptions are so pretty. She has very good vision for what she wants it to look like. I just take a lot of my decor in the colors she wants and do what she tells me! It always feels magical when we are finished.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">February has brought me to one of my favorite locations!! Germany! Where Daughter*1 and her family are. I've been here two weeks and have fun things to show you all!! Hope you are well and happy!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Betsy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><br></div>Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814560581523730155.post-70537687019735289172015-11-19T00:21:00.001-08:002015-11-19T00:21:52.449-08:00Daughters are Amazing!!A few weeks ago, I was not feeling very well... I had a procedure done and tests were taken and everything is fine, but I felt drained and groggy from the sedative. Guess who came to dinner?<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGn4FlFZvn-v15c2f0rrmf2U7auPjfuk6LJtbdZ4ImCPBGC-iVhc9Dcryjo0vSudQNPCdG4haMCpl6NBf-_sMqjudvjtNoQqEqgCmY4TE4DcbHu1jib6I1E4d8ey-HhKI9hwdQ7t1LNedh/s640/blogger-image--70583218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGn4FlFZvn-v15c2f0rrmf2U7auPjfuk6LJtbdZ4ImCPBGC-iVhc9Dcryjo0vSudQNPCdG4haMCpl6NBf-_sMqjudvjtNoQqEqgCmY4TE4DcbHu1jib6I1E4d8ey-HhKI9hwdQ7t1LNedh/s640/blogger-image--70583218.jpg"></a></div></div>Daughter*2 and her hubby arrived and brought everything to make dinner for us! She makes an amazing chicken noodle soup, too and it was just what my tummy was wanting.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39QTozNlJMoB4fW3_KDqKCZFwyXxqap3ld0YDAZv-d3q0KxfB_N3V0zLrAEyFCqtKJAgwLz45G1YW-jK_3A1vDbETmWFSZW0aDSyELt-flXMuhHMn9w2128qD7zpClMeAZQQ_0EogKAIe/s640/blogger-image--1664528316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39QTozNlJMoB4fW3_KDqKCZFwyXxqap3ld0YDAZv-d3q0KxfB_N3V0zLrAEyFCqtKJAgwLz45G1YW-jK_3A1vDbETmWFSZW0aDSyELt-flXMuhHMn9w2128qD7zpClMeAZQQ_0EogKAIe/s640/blogger-image--1664528316.jpg"></a></div>Just look at this yummy soup...</div><div>Red potato chunks, onions, baby carrots, celery, chicken breast cut into chunks..</div><div>It just warmed my body and soul.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2F70rTlhKVcCbwuhBlx-f_JpcJtAC2l8KDJzwGCxGdFNfA19uQpL2iPhKzyUwpcYmklMJS0rlfXxtxIdkacWIrjNxMrPuHO2JlKrX5qPWM-FNis2MzWzjhHOsow23nBEGs0GGYN43UQg/s640/blogger-image-150903080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2F70rTlhKVcCbwuhBlx-f_JpcJtAC2l8KDJzwGCxGdFNfA19uQpL2iPhKzyUwpcYmklMJS0rlfXxtxIdkacWIrjNxMrPuHO2JlKrX5qPWM-FNis2MzWzjhHOsow23nBEGs0GGYN43UQg/s640/blogger-image-150903080.jpg"></a></div>We used my beautiful pheasant soup tureen and the matching lidded bowls, they just feel like Autumn to me, that is when we see so many pheasants on the farm.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-x6Q4J8hD3HFeMPR1SkiHY5lNJB3jvEnjCI05Z0yLSBx3E3d-2vbTLo8CA5jiBG_kwWcnhSiUPZ8OwIdxsc9ZpLWd9eJpQOShZQb4YbfQSLEt7vVBidjsTQ2POB4zQNixL9vA23SCMlkp/s640/blogger-image-1601210890.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-x6Q4J8hD3HFeMPR1SkiHY5lNJB3jvEnjCI05Z0yLSBx3E3d-2vbTLo8CA5jiBG_kwWcnhSiUPZ8OwIdxsc9ZpLWd9eJpQOShZQb4YbfQSLEt7vVBidjsTQ2POB4zQNixL9vA23SCMlkp/s640/blogger-image-1601210890.jpg"></a></div>We had gluten free crackers, and a variety of cheeses to enjoy along with the soup... It was all so yummy! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUCzYZAVLbJmKXdb4TKQm0flDwn-a_OogMjTNsR4ankCnzc6xobkGaAX3-jaRSHNwqklPWAqE4HbXgFHng26oIdqJwCYqSDbksnp7m2lkN8hco8Tyt1RJdch3T0TVcbuKrzc7BCIAXDIg/s640/blogger-image-1323629666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUCzYZAVLbJmKXdb4TKQm0flDwn-a_OogMjTNsR4ankCnzc6xobkGaAX3-jaRSHNwqklPWAqE4HbXgFHng26oIdqJwCYqSDbksnp7m2lkN8hco8Tyt1RJdch3T0TVcbuKrzc7BCIAXDIg/s640/blogger-image-1323629666.jpg"></a></div>This was our first bottle of a new sparkling cider we have available this year. It's called Triple Crush Sheffield Cider and it is straight grape juice with no apple juice in it. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPpJSpCB3SUwdgpsk4p-18Q_Xqbd4ucwZX5m050ValfRihs6XLbZfT2bw4h1AkCZku1mzA1ExX07x5qYtkmcd0cOTHjIf_3gp-ni-BETMH6clltv4W99uq6I6wro5MsUweEuIDPhworea1/s640/blogger-image-423945705.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPpJSpCB3SUwdgpsk4p-18Q_Xqbd4ucwZX5m050ValfRihs6XLbZfT2bw4h1AkCZku1mzA1ExX07x5qYtkmcd0cOTHjIf_3gp-ni-BETMH6clltv4W99uq6I6wro5MsUweEuIDPhworea1/s640/blogger-image-423945705.jpg"></a><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">If you have ever been interested in trying some of our non alcoholic sparkling ciders, we are having a giveaway! 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Go check it out and put your name in the daily drawing..... You might be a lucky winner!!</div><div>Hope you are enjoying fall and yummy chicken noodle soup! We've had my recipe also this fall and it just warms you up all over!!!</div><div>Hugs!</div><div>Betsy</div><div><br></div>Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814560581523730155.post-4633019134281186762015-11-01T00:56:00.002-07:002015-11-03T10:01:05.943-08:00Doing What I Have Always Done...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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I have plans to cover the telephone post with a tall box stand with a birdhouse mounted to the top. I even bought the wood! I also have an idea about covering the electrical box, we will see what that looks like later!!! (If you look in the post prior to this one, you can see what this garden looked like when I first planted it!)</div>
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Is it finished? No....Is it perfect? No... But as I pass my garden space leaving my home or come into the drive returning home, it makes me smile and happy that I was brave enough to just do something in that area. I love the flowers I chose, mixed in with the wild orchard grasses, and that log has been there for years while I tried to decide where to put it, but I love it there now. </div>
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Remember the kitties I bottle fed? They are still alive! That was a good thing I spent time at, finishing the garden was pushed aside for that. </div>
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And remember these gorgeous Grandgirls? They were here for three weeks in August with their parents and we had a wonderful time! The garden was even squashed partially for pictures with these girls...definitely, gladly pushed aside for them.... and the garden survived it and grew even more. </div>
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I've been trying to get used to just hubby and I at home again, it threw me again this fall....so I decided to do some things for myself. <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">I've been running all over the place it seems, only getting a few things done. But one thing I have done is exercise! I've lost 20 pounds this year! And hopefully by year end I will have lost more! So, finishing the garden has been pushed aside for my exercise schedule, three days a week 45 minutes away from home...</span></div>
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I keep telling myself it's worth it, I keep telling myself I'll feel better... My knees and hips do not agree with my brain, however and they scream sometimes!!! But I am trying to stay determined to stick to it. I am struggling, I keep messing up my eating...I am an emotional eater....but I am now going to throw away the left over Halloween candy, thank goodness it has wheat in it or I'd really be in trouble!<br />
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Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814560581523730155.post-76603839585612721222015-09-04T16:01:00.001-07:002015-09-04T16:06:25.743-07:00In the Middle of My Mess...A wonderful package came in the mail from a sweet bloggy friend,<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Amber at</span></div><div>French Pressed Home</div><div><br></div><div>I love her and her beautiful blog! Amber helped me get through a painting experience I have yet to show you! An armoire for our master bedroom. But that is a different post!</div><div><br></div><div>She had a giveaway on her blog and I was a lucky winner!!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigBAxbyS7jJHWDTA7QSHzASZF49RGuqB5ZOCetD9Z-PUefMtXXwEz8vOybKxu_srKVQ6-28tSTdXP9uFcygDq0ZLr-lNxpBVhUClJ6ZMTb5jojoSJC9Dd0lorqImEVHjKxjOZiaOcXqgVz/s640/blogger-image--1225303202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigBAxbyS7jJHWDTA7QSHzASZF49RGuqB5ZOCetD9Z-PUefMtXXwEz8vOybKxu_srKVQ6-28tSTdXP9uFcygDq0ZLr-lNxpBVhUClJ6ZMTb5jojoSJC9Dd0lorqImEVHjKxjOZiaOcXqgVz/s640/blogger-image--1225303202.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She made these beautiful French kitchen towels that will be a fun addition to my dishes display above my cabinets! In contemplating what I would do differently up there, I had decided that using my dishes I don't use on a regular basis would be a fun idea for awhile at least. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0kI5KlUtvotsrAiFC3SGe-285u-VGbXOjiQK7_pYc_wPhujnjkdPq6IKKDzkYHw8duVb_ZxbiO00Zvi4XihO1w6Lo4LbjoMYf8LVusYYp4ofCu52h6UtiXQ4uEeodIMwaddpNHyUGOLOl/s640/blogger-image--1981499267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0kI5KlUtvotsrAiFC3SGe-285u-VGbXOjiQK7_pYc_wPhujnjkdPq6IKKDzkYHw8duVb_ZxbiO00Zvi4XihO1w6Lo4LbjoMYf8LVusYYp4ofCu52h6UtiXQ4uEeodIMwaddpNHyUGOLOl/s640/blogger-image--1981499267.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">And then I looked at these towels along with some of the dishes I had removed from the dish cabinet and that sealed the idea in my head!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now to just finish it! </div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoNBwdZMM2_ny7rbVKgX-G2cuyyutgFTyMzvkO7Nd8DKsFR4dpbaTLrVe_nzVP5wevTfZ2LEpICayjI8AKZfWt6kQ3rWwMdOeeCDpt6VejFGnq-jvNjTKMP4Pms3S_V77fwnDbd9R-1lAP/s640/blogger-image-1625630559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoNBwdZMM2_ny7rbVKgX-G2cuyyutgFTyMzvkO7Nd8DKsFR4dpbaTLrVe_nzVP5wevTfZ2LEpICayjI8AKZfWt6kQ3rWwMdOeeCDpt6VejFGnq-jvNjTKMP4Pms3S_V77fwnDbd9R-1lAP/s640/blogger-image-1625630559.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>She also made some wonderful Vanilla and included that in the giveaway! I haven't used that yet, but I plan to!! I hadn't thought about using black accents in my kitchen, but I have lots of dark metal items I use and decorate with. </div><div><br></div><div>Along with the dishes, it all just came together in my mind! We will see how it comes together in my kitchen.</div><div><br></div><div>Thank You, Amber!! You are so sweet and such a wonderful blog friend!</div><div><br></div><div>For those of you who don't know Amber at French Pressed Home, go visit her blog. It's a beautiful down to earth blog with some French/southern charm. </div><div><br></div><div>HUGS! </div><div>Betsy</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div>Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814560581523730155.post-64077941780439870962015-07-21T07:07:00.001-07:002015-07-21T07:10:54.568-07:00This Last Month....<div>... H<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">as been so busy, just as yours has been!!! 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I will have to let you know how it goes! </div><div><br></div><div>Rearranging decor on the kitchen cabinets, getting guest rooms ready, cleaning up, watering the yard and flowers, mowing, cooking, canning, feeding kitties, prayers and all the important stuff!! </div><div><br></div><div>BUSY!!</div><div>I will post pictures of things as I finish them! Hope all is well with all of you! </div><div><br></div><div>Oh!!!! If you comment on this post, I will be happy to send you some sparkling cider as gift, celebrating that my stuff is finished... When I actually finish!!! </div><div><br></div><div>Any thoughts about nice ways to display dishes above cabinets would be appreciated! Let me know if you have any blog posts or see any blog posts with pictures of those kinds of things! Dish displays! I need help!!!</div><div><br></div><div>Hugs, and Happy July!!!</div><div>BETSY</div>Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814560581523730155.post-81317076168130016732015-06-11T20:55:00.001-07:002015-06-13T11:59:14.234-07:00The Beautiful Baby Girl<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
What a beautiful Sunday we had!</div>
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I have always loved Sunday. For me it is a day of rest, a day of worship, a day of spiritual renewal and special family occasions. </div>
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This sabbath day, last Sunday, was the day that our sweet new Grandgirl was given her name and blessed by her earthly Father and by her Heavenly Father.</div>
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This little white dress I made for Grandgirl*3's special day. These first two pictures I took at home. I wasn't sure about this fabric. It has a beautiful pattern woven into it, but it looked somewhat stiff and I was hoping to make a dress that had a little softer flowing look to it. </div>
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When I arrived in Germany and showed what I had started to Daughter*1, she loved it and asked me to continue on this dress. I had serged the edges of each of these pieces when I was working on them at home, and I was glad I did. The seams lay much better when I use my serger. </div>
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I fully lined the dress using... Mmmm... Can't remember what that fabric is called, I think it is Voile, but it's a fabric that has been around for years and is a semi sheer cotton. I decided to sew it with French seams, since my daughter does not have a serger and I don't want the dress lining to unravel. </div>
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There were some tricky parts, and I learned a lot! Especially since I didn't have the sewing instructions with me. I was just sewing from memory. Next time I will attach the yoke lining at the neck leaving the rest open until I have the lace and the beads sewn on. That way the hand stitching will be inside the lining and unseen. And I will completely finish the skirt lining BEFORE sewing any section to the dress! Making another dress like this right away so I remember what I want to do might be a good idea!<br />
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I have made this dress pattern four or five times since I started sewing 32 years ago. They were all for family members' baby girls, and each was lovingly made. </div>
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Two of the other dresses were made for some of our own girls, Daughter*1 and Daughter*2, </div>
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Grandgirl*1 also wore her Mother's dress when she was blessed. I added some silk ribbon embroidery and pearls to that dress to make it a little different from when her Mother wore it. It was during a very difficult anxiety time for me and I was feeling so intense, I couldn't even judge if the embroidery looked very good. I was afraid to do much because I felt so overwhelmed at the prospect of having to take it out and redo it if I didn't like it. But my creativity feels so drowned by fear during those times, I was afraid I couldn't do it at all. But I did a minimal amount and it actually looks okay. I probably could add more to it, but I am trying to stop the unnecessary perfectionism. (There IS a certain amount that is necessary.... Isn't there???!?) LOL</div>
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I also sewed the tiny trim to the hem of the lining, so it looked like a pretty slip underneath the dress. I would have liked to try some thin ribbon in the lace, but the 16th inch ribbon is very hard to find now, and I didn't take any of my own with me. It's hard to sew if I am not in my own sewing room where I have so many accent items on hand. But it is also good for me to learn to be satisfied with what I make when I don't have everything I WANT at my fingertips. Even with all the fuss, it was still a very simple dress, but beautiful on Baby Grandgirl*3.<br />
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We simply adore her!!! She even has enough hair for us to put a bow on a clip into her hair, and it stayed there!</div>
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Isn't she just sweet???!!!! I loved sewing this for her! And I miss them all terribly now that I am home in Washington. But soon they will be here at our home for a few weeks and I will enjoy them immensely!<br />
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The cookie cutters came with the book, and there is a recipe for sugar cookies on one of the pages. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii1XMKh5k8MoWfTB2-7TYjvJVsRiiH0NVG_SkxZivd5yWEkM69sWbQSTL07l0mRHpsf_2XczIV9TGyYIELPiGyBxluCZV7jnoOKwqyPQUu1XLB_0VaBe7BBbz56_pAowoIy2eRXqCBylRk/s640/blogger-image-1428047830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii1XMKh5k8MoWfTB2-7TYjvJVsRiiH0NVG_SkxZivd5yWEkM69sWbQSTL07l0mRHpsf_2XczIV9TGyYIELPiGyBxluCZV7jnoOKwqyPQUu1XLB_0VaBe7BBbz56_pAowoIy2eRXqCBylRk/s640/blogger-image-1428047830.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But since it was easier, we used pre-made sugar cookie dough and rolled the squares out a few at a time so we could cut out our cookies. 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And some hilarious things happened and were said.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The pre-made dough is pretty sticky and I had a hard time rolling them out. <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I was supposed to be showing Grandgirl *1 how to do it and I couldn't get it to work! </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Grandgirl* </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1 </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">says, "Mimi, you don't know how to make cookies..." </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I started to laugh so hard and said "It is SURE looking like that, isn't it!" </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">She gave me another chance, and we got it figured out. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyS7lkOfMZclJqxpIZheIR4T6bPCL6ONWdSwDJCtPghsADD_YY5TIfhaS6NBClsBPnrfqSa5wsBGzo2q-dR-E_mf71Tq3k59vjTmnyhTThcNnCZtVIflJW-L4vHPIF5MYIl8eVE7NBXqFW/s640/blogger-image-260500065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyS7lkOfMZclJqxpIZheIR4T6bPCL6ONWdSwDJCtPghsADD_YY5TIfhaS6NBClsBPnrfqSa5wsBGzo2q-dR-E_mf71Tq3k59vjTmnyhTThcNnCZtVIflJW-L4vHPIF5MYIl8eVE7NBXqFW/s640/blogger-image-260500065.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Grandgirl*2 is so funny! After being here in Germany for almost 2 weeks, the baby was born. For those few days before I had been doing what "Mimi", my Grandma name, does... helping right? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Well this little cutie jumps up on the hospital bed to see her Mommy and meet the new baby. I leaned over to help her adjust something on her shoe and she said, "NO!" And looking at her Mommy she said, "She thinks she's MY Mommy, when really she is Just YOUR Mommy!!!" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I thought I was going to break a rib laughing!!! She explained it so well! She was saying, "Mimi, you will NOT take my Mommy's place... You will NOT!"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I thought it was very good that she was able to verbalize what she was feeling, at three years old. 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We went to the park across from the doctor office and I pushed her on the swing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB_xsyiM2o0PRWCr6BCDEiJilj0j745QM3J3vO16vZzs_OBLYXk4iHu0oNfjV9etkcWRlLDayA6DihKvF7c4bRzhCEy5RREt1M-iYqBpjsYlIJQJdz0ZB066Y1LPGUBVM8G-uHBJcoh7gv/s640/blogger-image--2039321923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB_xsyiM2o0PRWCr6BCDEiJilj0j745QM3J3vO16vZzs_OBLYXk4iHu0oNfjV9etkcWRlLDayA6DihKvF7c4bRzhCEy5RREt1M-iYqBpjsYlIJQJdz0ZB066Y1LPGUBVM8G-uHBJcoh7gv/s640/blogger-image--2039321923.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I got in the swing next to her and started swinging myself, and she looked at me and giggled, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Mimi, are you my Mommy's Mommy?"</div>"Yes, I am!" I replied with a smile, thinking we had already established that at the hospital...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"You so silly!" she said, sure that her refined Mommy would not be doing something so silly at the playground in the park in Germany. The Geman people are very proper and I am fairly certain an adult might not swing at the playground... But I love to swing! <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ah, well... I am who I ! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And having such a wonderful time with our Grandgirls!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4_HITpuUJg1qLD8CPtSO-JKwq3cVzrUPMlP5_IZgJGk9Xe0nAUJ6hyphenhyphentbpdNvFVBz9skT9_grlg3jIf21VN7V7U7RgYEu1qxzQIWC1xeks_yIf3pUS7k8UGiCyUA3DlNJyCUTjPMl5NCr/s640/blogger-image--773599645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4_HITpuUJg1qLD8CPtSO-JKwq3cVzrUPMlP5_IZgJGk9Xe0nAUJ6hyphenhyphentbpdNvFVBz9skT9_grlg3jIf21VN7V7U7RgYEu1qxzQIWC1xeks_yIf3pUS7k8UGiCyUA3DlNJyCUTjPMl5NCr/s640/blogger-image--773599645.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Isn't BabySister an adorable baby girl??!! So alert, observant and precious...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Every baby is the sweetest and the best.. "~ Anne of Green Gables</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy June 1st!! Have a wonderful Monday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hugs to you all, thanks for coming by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Betsy</div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814560581523730155.post-54700763165630172272015-05-26T00:04:00.000-07:002015-05-28T03:35:28.223-07:00Project Progressions!!!I have made progress on my purse I told you about!<br />
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Here is a close up of my bird and some of the items I will use to embellish, when I get to finishing it! I wanted to make it soon after I arrived in Germany since I need a bit larger purse to carry a bit more in while I am here. But it has taken me longer to get it finished because...</div>
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Look who arrived!!! Isn't she gorgeous??? She is so sweet and lovely... Like her Mom and her sisters! </div>
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I don't post pictures of myself much on here, but this is a favorite assignment of mine just now.... We love and adore these three grands!! I miss them since they live so far away, but we are lucky enough this year to be able to see each other a few times. My stay is about half over! The baby dress is the highest priority on the sewing list right now, besides getting better sleep so I can better help! </div>
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Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814560581523730155.post-15926127294406652762015-05-23T07:55:00.001-07:002015-05-23T08:05:55.720-07:00Mending and Finishing and Beginning!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Hello, my sweet bloggy friends! </span></div><div>I have not posted regularly for so long, I seem to be finding some motivation somewhere, however, and I am completing projects and working on new ones. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDLVOKDF776vs8Se5NP1IdyGvk0P1kkRPetomk_gVn2hWGEc1cSZV9N1gXHaPyEcw5xEPz9w8UXdvVvxm0j3WdG6O-28xI7HLFWAhK39E4zL-9dLRdbPk_zGbI7ZF-g-nU6b3MC92BVtjj/s640/blogger-image--570808592.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDLVOKDF776vs8Se5NP1IdyGvk0P1kkRPetomk_gVn2hWGEc1cSZV9N1gXHaPyEcw5xEPz9w8UXdvVvxm0j3WdG6O-28xI7HLFWAhK39E4zL-9dLRdbPk_zGbI7ZF-g-nU6b3MC92BVtjj/s640/blogger-image--570808592.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Here is a sweet pink sweater my wonderful MomInLaw knitted for Daughter*1's first baby girl, five years ago. This pattern is one my own Mother found and gave to me for my MomInLaw to make for our girls. My mother crocheted but she did not knit and she knew we would love this pattern. We have! My MomInLaw made quite a few of these in different sizes for our girls as they grew. And now our daughter has some to use for her girls in addition to the one her Grandma made specifically for her as a child. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakt5sf5W9sPwCkjmW5FvNj-fVoZo6HYGA5H_bSzMZC86d7eFWKyvI0Sdfz7F-gPR9Q3XVTd9hVIHTJAweQ3kZoIpdOa25PtUEOWRL7TGF7M6sYSCyT2ezCuXTGL8Ylw77SYprS3R5XexB/s640/blogger-image-2061197352.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakt5sf5W9sPwCkjmW5FvNj-fVoZo6HYGA5H_bSzMZC86d7eFWKyvI0Sdfz7F-gPR9Q3XVTd9hVIHTJAweQ3kZoIpdOa25PtUEOWRL7TGF7M6sYSCyT2ezCuXTGL8Ylw77SYprS3R5XexB/s640/blogger-image-2061197352.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>As you see, this sweater zips up the back and has a cute little hood on it, we call it a "Smurf hood", since it comes to a cute little point in the back. This sweater can't be removed by toddlers, that makes it a favorite for me! The button front sweaters always seem to be removed even when it's a bit chilly outside. You put this one in the child and pull the zipper down the back and they are cozy and secure!</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6y4tcYy5HBtC2RJOpIyLR5yZ3diZ5fBjpqowF-nWvNaQnzFQYQrvVatw4B2EWfMeH5RlQNcu_oI14Mi_QbT-ap7OqourQegk_6dNZCIYwtJyzL3i19n0u5a4hjIHHC2iSbNoTjA03s93T/s640/blogger-image-1471736589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6y4tcYy5HBtC2RJOpIyLR5yZ3diZ5fBjpqowF-nWvNaQnzFQYQrvVatw4B2EWfMeH5RlQNcu_oI14Mi_QbT-ap7OqourQegk_6dNZCIYwtJyzL3i19n0u5a4hjIHHC2iSbNoTjA03s93T/s640/blogger-image-1471736589.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>The original zipper broke and so I replaced it for my daughter to be able to use with her other baby girls. I planned to baste the zipper in by hand and then secure it on the sewing machine. Sometimes it ends up smooshing the yarn and looking funny, so I just stitched it very well by hand, and I really like the end result. This zipper is the only one I could find at the local fabric store near our daughter's home. It's a little darker than the pink in the sweater, but it will do. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0jODMfbUxryKshS8o15pvs_3CvQdhjx53hji9y3rjdIr19PgoGTQ3TBmQPNpPRd5xAE8qPRgSNBamIgb1PtKKOUMMTxDUOR-86VvFR4l93Nr1TlMPBCOy-cpFqqan5KHYZF5tQrC8ZtLs/s640/blogger-image-1784537792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0jODMfbUxryKshS8o15pvs_3CvQdhjx53hji9y3rjdIr19PgoGTQ3TBmQPNpPRd5xAE8qPRgSNBamIgb1PtKKOUMMTxDUOR-86VvFR4l93Nr1TlMPBCOy-cpFqqan5KHYZF5tQrC8ZtLs/s640/blogger-image-1784537792.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And here, on the right, is another unfinished project I am working on. It is the same sweater, but in a different size. This one is the size for 1 to 2 year old. I finished this knitting a few years ago, but I didn't get the zipper in! I had hoped to get it finished for Grandgirl*2, but she is already too big for it. You know how I procrastinate!!! Bummer... But live and learn, Betsy... Live and LEARN!!!</div><div><br></div><div>My MomInLaw's knitting is so beautiful! She does such an amazing job, you wouldn't know it wasn't made by machine. I hope to be able to knit that well someday, I guess I will have to knit more to get my stitches so evenly knitted.</div><div><br></div><div>My knitting, as you see in the sweater on the right and below, is nothing like my MomInLaw's knitting...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdSyu-dNIt-K-XQ6b-zeu37mrCqANCWL-Aixm9F684OdgyQBXlUUqi29wrIyBMsw9-9evlJzMrg2i9fUA4yO3eH9nL_sTXe4Qt4wjzaSSXhkC8k22kVKFTtRbkDyygxKposDSOgSHkezRa/s640/blogger-image-489043342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdSyu-dNIt-K-XQ6b-zeu37mrCqANCWL-Aixm9F684OdgyQBXlUUqi29wrIyBMsw9-9evlJzMrg2i9fUA4yO3eH9nL_sTXe4Qt4wjzaSSXhkC8k22kVKFTtRbkDyygxKposDSOgSHkezRa/s640/blogger-image-489043342.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This is what it looks like mostly finished but before the zipper is sewn in. </div><div>I have since sewn the strings of yarn back into the body of the sweater, and the zipper is pinned in and all ready to be sewn. If you have been following my blog for awhile you might recognize the pillow shams and comforter in these pictures... I<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> am back in Germany at Daughter*1's house!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">And here is another picture that will tell you why I am here again so soon after our trip here last Christmas.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsVerx_jRjKmKcZsnL_37U3gTWV2LMeYJLJtU-MuBbo2nUmUHh44woPzqLw1BPLV27r5UqnV41Xic1sTnMYbKk1Cl3ND588TWIQR3f6rFWEATgAebrsOmYdqrn45iL22uHTX-Teo9IeY_/s640/blogger-image--1144724183.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsVerx_jRjKmKcZsnL_37U3gTWV2LMeYJLJtU-MuBbo2nUmUHh44woPzqLw1BPLV27r5UqnV41Xic1sTnMYbKk1Cl3ND588TWIQR3f6rFWEATgAebrsOmYdqrn45iL22uHTX-Teo9IeY_/s640/blogger-image--1144724183.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This is the yoke for a baby blessing dress... A project I really need to finish... SOON! Because we are expecting Grandgirl*3's arrival any time now! I am watching the other Grandgirls and their parents are at the hospital! We will see how long it is before she makes her debut!!! We are so excited! I </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">will let you know how the dress turns out and show you the beauty when she comes home. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYG6ulL-g6Dyp4FR4hIkrfyMRU2ERrcJQ5pIjuPpjEhU9tDMnpWNEfSEJtIY_WX_6knEIDU_eou79GviVgcrCqfxuMVBQwOIT3CYT_Aee3iTh5DdYzRZNGRXyeQp7kt855c7zTlwC8pdl/s640/blogger-image--2118085402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYG6ulL-g6Dyp4FR4hIkrfyMRU2ERrcJQ5pIjuPpjEhU9tDMnpWNEfSEJtIY_WX_6knEIDU_eou79GviVgcrCqfxuMVBQwOIT3CYT_Aee3iTh5DdYzRZNGRXyeQp7kt855c7zTlwC8pdl/s640/blogger-image--2118085402.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Since I have been here a week, I have also been working on another Crazy Quilt Purse that is a little larger than the purse Pat Winter made for me. It will be nice to be able to hold a few more items in this purse. I can keep the keys and a small wallet as well as change and my phone inside this one. Which will be nice if I have to drive somewhere in Germany!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I already got to drive their minivan the other day. I feel pretty confident. They drive on the same side of the road as we do in the U.S., but I don't understand the German signs!! That is why I need my phone in there as well! I will be here another three weeks, and am anticipating so much more fun! I will post pictures of the purse as the process continues!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Hugs!!!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Thanks for coming by! I love your comments!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Betsy</span></div>Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814560581523730155.post-50016997614340838702015-05-15T02:00:00.001-07:002015-05-15T02:01:57.264-07:00Some Organization Fun!<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A few months ago I was able to get some organization and cleaning done.</span></div><div><br></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRSpNV5YknM805sNV0MAKLC_-hr70wkYuRXGYpIoWYOl8m92I6KUoEvzRyR2F9p4VqhKvdTLUhMjX3Y-90L6V51ik7RMKTfamv6pEIfFOOf0G3htcAeYp_HKXqiwch1-v5yGkeS2O49-P3/s640/blogger-image-1987644665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRSpNV5YknM805sNV0MAKLC_-hr70wkYuRXGYpIoWYOl8m92I6KUoEvzRyR2F9p4VqhKvdTLUhMjX3Y-90L6V51ik7RMKTfamv6pEIfFOOf0G3htcAeYp_HKXqiwch1-v5yGkeS2O49-P3/s640/blogger-image-1987644665.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My kitchen was clean and ready for a party! Yay for parties! They motivate me to get things done!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFI9JTXV3EWTk41SO46AavLIuugLuO0GrBxeZl1hehQZvdLFnCKyHfWnd6Afktel4XdOKAjDtPgYZwgNrFIsnjkJHTKuhW7FjlqAhJN18uh08trbwerSQQwmLximOUj6jXPPP8dcWC96H/s640/blogger-image--889557841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFI9JTXV3EWTk41SO46AavLIuugLuO0GrBxeZl1hehQZvdLFnCKyHfWnd6Afktel4XdOKAjDtPgYZwgNrFIsnjkJHTKuhW7FjlqAhJN18uh08trbwerSQQwmLximOUj6jXPPP8dcWC96H/s640/blogger-image--889557841.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The living room even had the picnic table in it for extra seating! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsV0f13h2zyc_XE7yyBQkVw1P9Ds_2fqjh7SlGEDt7A30H8N-6QWkeE1MaJ0Wh-4kwUZ4aQjpkqTzkcDCRParzBqxPfouUMn1Cz5UiXFNnw2tmzX6ELPkzu2RqIN2eeTbh2QZAtCk0PoB/s640/blogger-image-1177693952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsV0f13h2zyc_XE7yyBQkVw1P9Ds_2fqjh7SlGEDt7A30H8N-6QWkeE1MaJ0Wh-4kwUZ4aQjpkqTzkcDCRParzBqxPfouUMn1Cz5UiXFNnw2tmzX6ELPkzu2RqIN2eeTbh2QZAtCk0PoB/s640/blogger-image-1177693952.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The dining room table wouldn't be able to hold all our guests. We have seating for 8, but we invited all the family that lives locally and that is a FEW more than 8! (I even got my curtains finished and up!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7W2BjaFqfRK63ok6XQgB6R-5N_nfdh0pjCA-pXIzkwjqjcZljKT9GWwvVBjzT8BoX_S2BteeVKb0ca5FYKdpSw-6u4t-qAwXO1SrWCeqK1LO94syD__HvKyJHRx5SnYRo52SCmcEtIzoP/s640/blogger-image--1864139892.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7W2BjaFqfRK63ok6XQgB6R-5N_nfdh0pjCA-pXIzkwjqjcZljKT9GWwvVBjzT8BoX_S2BteeVKb0ca5FYKdpSw-6u4t-qAwXO1SrWCeqK1LO94syD__HvKyJHRx5SnYRo52SCmcEtIzoP/s640/blogger-image--1864139892.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My sweet SonInLaw*1 asked if he could help out with anything... ;)... You might think that after 10 years he would know better than to ask that! But he keeps asking and helping me! He is 6'7" tall and </div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I appreciate his help so much!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">He hung my plate rack I have had for a few months. 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And we are the only family of her Father for 350 miles, so they are included in Family get togethers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFC-wqPowrvOOSEcnlDcBgQ51EfhpZGPiSiLQPmx2cV6T1oQZR8M5SyvUdZ2b0yix6bZrl1trqosdIRYzggFYYIHUx4DOLB0kScmCGr5rnot6I0elH75qRXNYIBq_KlooSN77BST4lmRo-/s640/blogger-image--954143677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFC-wqPowrvOOSEcnlDcBgQ51EfhpZGPiSiLQPmx2cV6T1oQZR8M5SyvUdZ2b0yix6bZrl1trqosdIRYzggFYYIHUx4DOLB0kScmCGr5rnot6I0elH75qRXNYIBq_KlooSN77BST4lmRo-/s640/blogger-image--954143677.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This get together was in honor of their expected new baby boy! So the entry table had a few vintage mementoes placed on it. 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We were trying to make a soft blue and soft green look, but feeling a bit lazy we used purchased Wilton Frosting in the tubes.... It is NOT the same consistency <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">as our homemade frosting is. We added white to the colors and they got lighter, but also more limp. So the perky little booties my MomInLaw usually makes looked more like the slouch sox Dr. Suess put on Thing 1 and Thing 2 in "the Cat in the Hat"! That should have been our theme! So, I just went with it and made crazy frosting on the brownies! So much for a vintage pastel look!!! And they were more like our Seattle Seahawks colors!!! 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Welcome to the family sweet cousin/nephew!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hugs and baby love to all my blogging friends! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Betsy</div><br></span></div>Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814560581523730155.post-18544448198703906272015-04-04T02:46:00.002-07:002015-04-04T02:47:26.924-07:00Project In Process<div style="text-align: center;">
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This is a Crazy Quilt Kit that I purchased some time ago from Shannon at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetinspirations?ref=search_shop_redirect" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Sweet Inspirations Etsy Shop</a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
She has beautiful fabrics and hand dyed trims that she sells from her shop. She is a sweetheart and is very helpful and kind. Do you remember my post about the heart I had made for our <a href="http://betsysheartstrings.blogspot.com/2013/03/anniversary-gift.html" target="_blank">Anniversary</a>? Shannon was the one who created that gorgeous heart for me. She has many beautiful handmade tags and items in her shop. She is a very talented gal.<br />
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I began working on this purse the beginning of this week as I travelled with Hubby to deliver sparkling cider to a business in Seattle which will be carrying it. Since I did not plan my time well, I seldom do.... **rolling eyes at self**, I ended up handstitching these pieces together in the car!<br />
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You can see where I tried to stitch a piece of fabric on and I messed up the picture of that sweet girl! The fabric was not pinned and I ended up removing the stitching and repositioning it. I decided to NOT start over and place some embellishments over the stitches, we will see what I come up with! This second picture is after the majority of the fabrics are stitched down, it's a different color..."Don't start THAT again!" because of the afternoon sun shining through the car window, as we sat and waited for a semi truck to be cleared from a rollover accident on Snoqualmie Pass, over the Cascade Mountains.<br />
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Now, to decide what embellishments to place where! I am not good at these kinds of decisions, that perfectionism stuff again, so I am just going to be brave and CHOOSE! </div>
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Here are a few of the things I will be choosing from! The picture at the left has laces and trim that will be stitched with fancy stitches to the area they are shown right now.</div>
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Pat Winter, who made my <a href="http://betsysheartstrings.blogspot.com/2015/01/look-what-came-in-my-mail.html" target="_blank">crazy quilt purse </a>for me, likes to use beautifully embellished insects or butterflies on her purses. She and Shannon happen to be good friends! </div>
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I came across <a href="http://gatherings100.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pat's Blog, Pat Winter Gatherings, </a></div>
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I decided that I could try to make my own dragon fly... so here is my original attempt. </div>
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Not finished with him yet, the dragon fly, but I do plan to place him on the purse.</div>
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There are so many things to choose from, and enough fabrics to make three of the same purse! </div>
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I will be working on this awhile, but I will show you when it is finished!</div>
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I am using Pat Winter's DVDs teaching me how to do this and make these purses. </div>
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She has amazing directions and suggestions and is a HUGE inspiration to me.</div>
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After 22 years, I am finally trying the crazy quilting I've been planning to do!</div>
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YAY, HOORAY!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs and Easter Love to you all! </span></div>
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Here are some pictures of how my dishes were in the cabinet this winter.<br>
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When I showed my dishes cabinet <a href="http://betsysheartstrings.blogspot.com/2013/05/blissful-white-wednesday.html" target="_blank">here</a> on my blog before, it had the American Atelier Athena </div>
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Daughter*2 and SoninLaw*1 had extra shelves cut for my Christmas gift this year! </div>
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I was so happy!!! I can keep more of my glassware in here instead </div>
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And look what that wonderful SoninLaw*1 did for me....</div>
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He climbed the ladder and placed the plate rack on the wall for me! Isn't he just awesome??? </div>
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(Yes, he is!) Don't you love the wine bottle holder on the right? </div>
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I think you can guess where I got that... Yep, from a brocante in France! (Thank You, Liz!)<br>
It holds eight bottles, and I usually have two bottles of each of the four main varieties of our sparkling cider in it. We had guests and I shared a few with them and haven't refilled it yet.</div>
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Thanks for looking at my dishes cabinet, it's about time to change it all up for spring and summer.</div>
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Now if I can just stay well! I am hoping this isn't a repeat year of last year!</div>
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I realized I hadn't posted pictures of the "strap" I made for the neck purse I was given by<br />
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It is really a used necklace chain we had, with some beads added.<br />
It was harder than I hoped it would be.<br />
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This version is more pleasing to my eye, and this is how it has stayed. From the bottom of the strands up, I found the green teardrop beads in a bead set we have had for years. I was using the "E" beads at the time, from the set. Now, I have use for the seed beads as well!</div>
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The pink are Swarovski crystals I have had about as long. The oval pearls are from a stash of vintage beads I bought at a yard sale a few years ago. I am amazed at the beads and vintage jewelry I bought there that day. Two boxes... Some I won't use, but much I will!</div>
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The gold rose beads, large and small, are from that same purchase. The green glass beads came off one of those Jewelry Christmas trees that were so popular in the 60s. It was my mother's tree in a frame, but she didn't make it. So I had no qualms about taking it apart to use the jewelry! I am using the frame for something else.</div>
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The pink beads I stole from Daughter*4's earring drawer! I didn't realize they were given to her as a birthday gift when she was 12. She doesn't wear them so I thought they were fair game...Oops! She can inherit the purse! I don't have any pink large beads, so I was scrounging! I did send her pictures and asked if I could use them... She told me they were a gift, and forgave me. </div>
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Above the aurora borealis beads are a smaller gold rose bead. I thought their vintage look was just right for this purse. I wanted to add some "Glam" to the purse back so I spent a gazillion hours making this collection of "baubles". This was what I was making when I kept having to get off my bar stool! I realized that I needed more of the correct jewelry findings, so I made a trip to JoAnn's Fabric and bought a collection that matched what I was already using, a combination of gold and antique golds colored metals. It made it so much easier when I had enough of what I needed to attach each item so it could hang just right at the right length and spacing. The pink aurora borealis was a vintage necklace on a gold chain, also from Patina. It was a wonderful color accent to the "baubles". I had a clear glass teardrop pendant , but you can see below, it was too large for this size of bag. Pretty, but larger than I wanted.<br />
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I love the gold heart locket, I think it's Black Hills Gold, also from the yard sale find! I think I will put pictures or my initials inside of the locket. And there has to be a heart somewhere on this! I just love hearts!</div>
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Daughter*2 says the baubles should be on the front, they are also very beautiful there. I need to tack them down, however. They swing very well when I walk or lean over. </div>
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I wear this purse whenever I go shopping lately. I am going to have to make a few more so I don't wear this gorgeous one out! It's already looking a bit soiled... Can't have that! I may just have to keep it hanging on the towel bar in my bathroom... It looks so beautiful there as well!</div>
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And I have been doing more house cleaning and organization, so now I can give myself a little time to work on one. In the evenings, I have also been sorting seed beads... A bag of various kinds and colors of vintage beads from Patina. I need to call Judy at Patina and have her set aside the other two mixed bags for me! They will be great for Crazy Quilt Projects!!! And the sorting really appeals to my OCD!!!!! I have been sick a few days, and hope to stop sneezing and sniffing soon! But I can still sort beads! </div>
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Such a good time we have had seeing family, visiting, hugging, and kissing and celebrating our love for each other over Valentine's Day. We were able to attend our son's Choir class. He is a part of the BYU audition Men's Choir. I thought I had died and gone to Choir Heaven!!! I just listened and cried, they sound so beautiful!!!</div>
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Before coming, I was so busy with organizing and trying to get the strap made and attached to my neckpurse from Pat, that I didn't decorate or do a lot for Valentine's Day at our home. But, I started noticing the hearts all around our home that are part of our everyday decor. As you know, I love hearts! And so I decided to share with you some of the hearts you may or may not have seen in our home.</div>
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Do you remember the late 80's when the white washed County style was in? Well, country style I could make, but I always wanted to decorate with a more detailed look than that. So, I designed this shelf and purchased the wood, and my sweet hubby was kind enough to make it for me! Isn't it still beautiful after all these years? This is on the wall in our main floor bathroom. I still love to change the items on the shelf for the different seasons. I also have a heart shelf that matches it, but it isn't up anywhere right now.<br>
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A lace brooch I made in the late 90's with a metal heart charm, French wired ribbon roses, leaves made from fabric, and a few beads in the pink ribbon flowers.</div>
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This heart key charm I have had for years and it's having on the same chatelaine as the brooch. My Mother made the chatelaine, it has pockets on each end, for thread spools and anything else that I may need to have at hand while embroidering or mending, and to hold a pair of scissors. One end also has a little pin cushion attached where I can put my needles and pins that I am using at the time. </div>
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Heart frame with pictures of Hubby and I, we had these taken on our honeymoon in San Fransico. The picture behind is Hubby's Mother at about 5 years of age. Daughter*3, who is named after her, looked just like her, only with blonde hair, at this same age. That picture will belong to our daughter eventually. </div>
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This small gorgeous wall quilt was made for me by Sister*3. It hangs in our guest room. She even picked the same fabric, but in a different color, as my Mother did for the chatelaine. I love and adore this quilt!</div>
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My oldest sister created this for me years ago, when we were both looking at doing crazy quilting. I love this so much ! I see it everyday in my bathroom. It reminds me so much of her because it is just her style. She is 20 years older than me and I have loved watching her create since I was a little girl! She has always encouraged me and "Oo'd and Ah'd" about things I've made. These two sisters and my Mother also helped me tie the quilt that is in our guest room, 20 years ago... How can it be that many years? How does time go so fast? I am sure it has sped up as I have aged!<br>
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This is a close up on the embroidery... To remind me that we are wonderful women!!! I think she intended for me to add whatever stitches I might like to to this wall hanging. I will have to ask her about it!!<br>
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Thanks for looking at my hearts, these are really just a few of the hearts around our home. Of course the one I love best in my Hubby's Heart... <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Speaking of time passing so swiftly... w</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">e just celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary! </span></div>
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He is kind, patient, forgetful, silly, fun, calming, encouraging and sees the positive in life. Sometimes he gets mad, but only when I've had it a long time coming! I am so grateful for him and love him so much, even if he acts like a little boy or a "pill" sometimes!</div>
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<div><br></div>One more heart and a sneak preview of my next post! I have had this lace heart filled with dried roses for 25 years... I love it! It sits right here on top of the beautiful cedar chest Hubby made for me for Christmas, when we were engaged! It's in our bedroom, and the heart sits right on the top. <br>
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Welcome to all of my new followers!<br />
and to those of you who have been here awhile, thanks for hanging in here with me...<br />
while I find... Umm....What was that I was looking for these last years???...<br />
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One of the reasons I started this blog was to see if posting what I DO would motivate me to take care of my... life....I have been so unmotivated for a few years. I found out I had hypothyroidism in March of 2012 and was put on Synthroid for it. It has helped, but I still have a lingering lack of motivation.<br />
(It's probably just my computer addiction that is getting to me! THAT addiction began while looking at all your lovely blogs when I was feeling like I could hardly move!) Add to the addiction thing, my procrastination AND perfectionism issues, which I talk about in<a href="http://betsysheartstrings.blogspot.com/2012/10/my-first-post.html" target="_blank"> First Post!</a> (in the first two paragraphs), that seem to have gotten worse over time.<br />
I am one of those All or Nothing People whose mind says,<br />
"I feel overwhelmed by it ALL now, so I will do NOTHING, until I feel motivated to do it ALL."<br />
You toss perfectionism into that and in my mind turns it into:<br />
"I CANNOT do it ALL PERFECTLY now, because I am so overwhelmed by EVERYTHING I want to do PERFECTLY. So, I will do NOTHING now, and then do it PERFECTLY later!" And, when I do clean, you can eat off of it, whatever IT is. Yeah...crazy, I know!....<br />
"So, how's that workin' out for you, Betsy?" you may ask...<br />
Not working well enough, let me tell you!<br />
But, I keep working at it!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous Vintage French Tin that looks like a book!</td></tr>
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Procrastination and Perfectionism issues make it so that I am generally doing the right things<br />
at the wrong times...and many times just procrastinating taking care of organization in my home.<br />
..**rolling eyes at self**, WHY I do that to me, I DO NOT KNOW!!!<br />
....I don't like it...but I do it...(russerfrusser...humph!!)<br />
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AND... I have .A.D.D. ... Attention Deficit Disorder ... I tell my hubby that I have<br />
a defecit of attention from him, and if he gave me more attention,<br />
I am SURE there would be less disorder in our house!<br />
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But I don't think I can really blame him for all MY stuff...<br />
So, I am trying something different this year. I have tried something every year,<br />
but I get overwhelmed and give up and go back to my old ways,<br />
which are filling the house! My children and hubby might sign me up for an<br />
"Intervention", and you might see me on an episode of Hoarders!<br />
(Thank Goodness they don't do that show anymore...at least, I HOPE they don't!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Tin Book full of Treasures!</td></tr>
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But I still have to slow down enough to finish the plan...<br />
There is hope for me somewhere, I just have to find it!<br />
"It's Here...Somewhere!"<br />
So, that is what I will be blogging about. I need to take care of an area and post and<br />
reward myself with making something fun. I know, I know, I am an old woman<br />
and should have gotten a handle on this when I was younger,<br />
but can't go back now, just have to move forward.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I loved this little silver tray and had to do some talking to get Liz to sell<br />
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These are some pictures of some beautiful things I bought from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LaCroixRosion?page=1" target="_blank">LuluLiz</a> last spring...<br />
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These will inspire me to ... move and get organized....I am sure..... I think!<br />
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(Hmmm... I think I see the problem there... ;) )<br />
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Each of the pearls are beaded around, with many more beaded flowers on the front. </div>
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I love those silk ribbon roses....so pretty.</div>
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Isn't she adorable? I do want to place some sheer lace about her so </div>
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I think Liz has given me buttons in almost every order I have received. </div>
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She gave me these very old curtain clips and they are serious clips!</div>
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They have SHARP teeth on them that will hold the curtain tightly in place, just as it should be.</div>
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I love this beautiful detailed pin cushion,<br />
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The old French key is just fun!<br />
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This place was amazing and unbelievable! They would not allow us to take photographs inside the museum, but It was incredible, the amount of detail in every way and every room!!! The draperies and tapestries and furniture were stunning, and much of the furniture was original, very well preserved furniture. If you Google The Royal Pavilion, Brighton and click on images you will find pictures of this amazing place!</div>
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Everyone had ordered dinner and finally our Daughter said, with a smile, "Mom, you'll need to stop talking so you and Liz can order, the waitress is waiting for you..."<br />
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it felt as if I had just finished the last bit of cotton candy from the cone at the end of the first rodeo I ever went to! I had a sweetness in my heart that I savored and it has lingered for weeks! I went from thrilled anticipation of going on a train in a foreign country to visit a town I had heard of in movies to visit a dear friend, I had never met in person to completeing the journey with the warmth of continued friendship glowing in my heart!</div>
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It was such fun to actually spend time with a gal who started as my "Fairy Blog Mother" and has become a dear, sweet friend!</div>
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Yes, the project board from the last post was for Liz and I am so grateful I was able to hand deliver it to her, while we were on our vacation! Such a great day seeing Old Things in an Old Place and spending my day making a Memorable Time with a Beautifully Familiar Face!</div>
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Hope you had a great New Year's Eve celebration, and that this new year is your best ever!!!!</div>
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Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814560581523730155.post-76962545307694280252014-12-27T05:18:00.000-08:002014-12-27T05:18:28.027-08:00A Special Gift....<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">...For a special friend, that I had planned to create once we arrived in Germany. </span></div>
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curtains.<br />
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the back of the piece of lace to add some color to the lace.<br />
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I started playing with the fabric pieces and layering and moving and realized I could make a project board. You know, a combining of elements that she could use for making her own creations. I had quite a few vintage pieces that could be used together and I trust her judgement better than my own when it comes to collages!!! So everything was sewn together with the intention that it could be taken apart and reused, should she decide to do that.<br />
The piece of gathered trim, the blue ribbon with tiny silk flowers and lace pinned at each end, the length of vintage sequin leaves, the vintage peach ribbon bows and all the ribbons, tacked down for easy removal. The old cat eye buttons were a fun addition that kind of brought all the colors together. The old seam binding and the purple flower motif were a great combination<br />
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I love these pearly swirly things! There are eight on one ring and I think each one would be a beautiful addition to a vintage style/element necklace. There is also a tiny key from those I found here in Germany on the same string.</div>
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Here you can see the heavy olive green thread I attached, along with
some vintage military flowers, the sequin leaves, a set of gold foil
angel wings, and a vintage tassel I took apart and remade with added new
crotchet threads that had similar colors in it. There is another larger
German key I attached to the tassel, along with a perforated metal
heart. I try to add a heart to the creations I make. Since the gift
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was happily surprised by how this turned out, and very satisfied!
Especially since this is NOT what I was planning to make! I left a bag
of fabrics, embellishments and a chip board box at the home of some
friends we stayed with the night before we left for Germany. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I hunted
all over for it and I couldn't find it! I was afraid </span><br />
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home. The day we arrived in Germany, I received an email from her telling me she had found my "stash bag" between her guest bed and the wall. I
did have it with me, it just slipped off the bed and was out of sight! The sweet girl put it right into the mailbox for me, but it did not
arrived in time for me to use any of it to make the gift. I will still
use it, however, </span><br />
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Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814560581523730155.post-50796491383975664282014-12-24T15:59:00.001-08:002014-12-24T16:42:47.014-08:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2JeyOdVnReiY3VGuoqdQ193-QcoRom7pQv3mpauJUwAxlo3bhUxoG5BpPEKVOLjxr6U2hBhPWvHa_3iQiwVO7NsR6Dj9ZZxFYqxTzp4FdtWCSUa6ZyxZG4WNiMWH58L0h4VSgyUloZ5P/s640/blogger-image-1212978392.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2JeyOdVnReiY3VGuoqdQ193-QcoRom7pQv3mpauJUwAxlo3bhUxoG5BpPEKVOLjxr6U2hBhPWvHa_3iQiwVO7NsR6Dj9ZZxFYqxTzp4FdtWCSUa6ZyxZG4WNiMWH58L0h4VSgyUloZ5P/s640/blogger-image-1212978392.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>"Have a very Happy Holiday, May your home be filled with happiness!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>May your Christmas be a jolly one for everyone you love and bless!"</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKn5yetYCx8e6HO3QGCqUrFfFchdC8wPXg3MNZAqXnw__ykr6QssvXPbLJInwtlNF20rpCZyWjL10JhQR9U8_V4RvxNu64JG2Jx7m4HiZhZR_PuosGEqyGd5-OC_Jn2UeeCV0RblElksqW/s640/blogger-image--726212031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKn5yetYCx8e6HO3QGCqUrFfFchdC8wPXg3MNZAqXnw__ykr6QssvXPbLJInwtlNF20rpCZyWjL10JhQR9U8_V4RvxNu64JG2Jx7m4HiZhZR_PuosGEqyGd5-OC_Jn2UeeCV0RblElksqW/s640/blogger-image--726212031.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>"May your troubles all be tiny ones, May your faults be not worth mentioning,</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>May your New Year be the very best it possibly could be!</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBo1fTS8RKmTqNEj22FDsMDti_6WkmT0D6XvGM_Tl16KOachyphenhyphenx9FvWst7V4F9dToqoMY6fLAGjARjvh1mIGCwliet189DlA-XCFshnoByHFFb_75UOH-v5xQyvMhsBb16Qfx3-ZXqPxoQt/s640/blogger-image--991026062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBo1fTS8RKmTqNEj22FDsMDti_6WkmT0D6XvGM_Tl16KOachyphenhyphenx9FvWst7V4F9dToqoMY6fLAGjARjvh1mIGCwliet189DlA-XCFshnoByHFFb_75UOH-v5xQyvMhsBb16Qfx3-ZXqPxoQt/s640/blogger-image--991026062.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>"Oh, hear the sleigh bells as they come around the corner telling all of us that Christmas Time is not so far away!</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Can't you hear the sleigh bells as they come around the corner telling all of us that Christmas Time is just a few more days?"</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The above verse is a descant that is sung along with the verse and chorus of "Jingle Bells". I learned it when I was in junior high school and for a lot of years, just kind of forgot about it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then one evening, 20 years ago at least while walking into a store just before Halloween, the words came into mind. My brain had to work on it for a few days, but it came up with part of the song and the words. I finally called a friend I had grown up with and ask if she remembered the song. And a few days later, she called me back and she had figured it out! So, I taught it to my family, and we have been singing it ever since!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEMnqiwuxFgHdCvepTS9r9K0PDqB5bdqALXRZSg3h5uwjB1H8souaXMho9tz4GwIEHn0Vyak2ZGa0MfwP1_-eqfqYzklCxWjSKxEbF80sBXDNdcLRGblZzkqJWC4JVx22VwJDUB3Bi7rY8/s640/blogger-image-1809951088.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEMnqiwuxFgHdCvepTS9r9K0PDqB5bdqALXRZSg3h5uwjB1H8souaXMho9tz4GwIEHn0Vyak2ZGa0MfwP1_-eqfqYzklCxWjSKxEbF80sBXDNdcLRGblZzkqJWC4JVx22VwJDUB3Bi7rY8/s640/blogger-image-1809951088.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Since we are in Germany this year for Christmas, we will be singing to ourselves instead of caroling to others homes. We may go on Second Day of Christmas, but we will have to see how everyone is feeling. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our focus will be upon the birth of the Savior, His life, His life mission, and what a wonderful gift He is to us as we remember Him, today and everyday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nNsFq-tIaF1ao7RZ9CaxmqAaZwhF7vEYq09wru8RWsuj6Mqjw0Vvc2ivPZEOnNKsUpMjmO12rwlOU0naT4AFvGChP6Jch_o_31vAsU3c4WOTG0vlbuWFpodwkLj6vgpm0DfrdudV381R/s640/blogger-image-663826359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nNsFq-tIaF1ao7RZ9CaxmqAaZwhF7vEYq09wru8RWsuj6Mqjw0Vvc2ivPZEOnNKsUpMjmO12rwlOU0naT4AFvGChP6Jch_o_31vAsU3c4WOTG0vlbuWFpodwkLj6vgpm0DfrdudV381R/s640/blogger-image-663826359.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Oh, come let us adore him, <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Christ the Lord!"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Happy, Happy Christmas!!!</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Christmas Hugs to all my blog following friends!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Betsy </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">PS~The images I used can be found at olddesignshop.com.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Thanks for the images, Julie!</span></div></div>Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814560581523730155.post-43478473346387259942014-12-23T06:27:00.001-08:002014-12-23T07:08:11.028-08:00Flohmarkt Finds!!!I love the times I have been to fleamarkets in Germany. The old things here are beautiful... And well priced, many times. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCyaJXhM4pyQOdEjZLXFFVgfEm6UwbCVGXezx_mCEDYmrb4rpRx8nJiKKggAOITEwn6EImlwjbxHTymxqFoKg-XEUKFTC8Jpu4fvIVTGrsRidIQzaJMX1JMWguihPpdk5f7TVQh92N3bXk/s640/blogger-image-169442099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCyaJXhM4pyQOdEjZLXFFVgfEm6UwbCVGXezx_mCEDYmrb4rpRx8nJiKKggAOITEwn6EImlwjbxHTymxqFoKg-XEUKFTC8Jpu4fvIVTGrsRidIQzaJMX1JMWguihPpdk5f7TVQh92N3bXk/s640/blogger-image-169442099.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Look at all these amazing keys! I know many are not old, but they all are very cool looking and I have great plans for them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXSnKElfME25PSuiPPfWcunq0X9Pd3WqieOG23tJ-7bSDaZLxFNA7Q7HcFzlUimxB8RcP9yR0gtB2jHr8uwykIsDanLCk_Ww7Ckzj4cq6g8lLAb2UGF6V4traXXwc4v2ZSp6AAefO8ajD/s640/blogger-image--824636125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXSnKElfME25PSuiPPfWcunq0X9Pd3WqieOG23tJ-7bSDaZLxFNA7Q7HcFzlUimxB8RcP9yR0gtB2jHr8uwykIsDanLCk_Ww7Ckzj4cq6g8lLAb2UGF6V4traXXwc4v2ZSp6AAefO8ajD/s640/blogger-image--824636125.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I found about a dozen tiny ...things that I will use to embellish a typesetting tray when I get home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxHuN9Gm9KnFwE3vkuK9aOjxbghaASglrER6GN_fAb6dRzVjDvkWTgrAMqjDScpmLhuScLemDQnQvMAvnuaT1-EFQC16ACl7-qPZJBlMv7E84ocv0u-xweBjeyfjhSKTTEdjtsdZQ_9cqv/s640/blogger-image--848041390.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxHuN9Gm9KnFwE3vkuK9aOjxbghaASglrER6GN_fAb6dRzVjDvkWTgrAMqjDScpmLhuScLemDQnQvMAvnuaT1-EFQC16ACl7-qPZJBlMv7E84ocv0u-xweBjeyfjhSKTTEdjtsdZQ_9cqv/s640/blogger-image--848041390.jpg"></a></div><br></div>The two cups will go nicely with a silver tea set that I bought for the grands to use when they come visit.. We like hot chocolate parties! I love the old cigar box, it is made of wood and has a lovely label and writing on the sides. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFTT4tSrM0gVCpBvl9rvZYXPLyKGkzDM-yWne7kbhr_yxRqrfSCNITGmEBnoJn3dRxBPEPn-U4eOqqx7F1gMLSkbY3U1g0ULUmPvkkEEXICRjisWrwX41PWEX_LnCFEcZW3TeONizhTSIi/s640/blogger-image--1286182365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFTT4tSrM0gVCpBvl9rvZYXPLyKGkzDM-yWne7kbhr_yxRqrfSCNITGmEBnoJn3dRxBPEPn-U4eOqqx7F1gMLSkbY3U1g0ULUmPvkkEEXICRjisWrwX41PWEX_LnCFEcZW3TeONizhTSIi/s640/blogger-image--1286182365.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The little brass candle holder (?) will become a planter for a tiny tree, I think.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCE-Fp-iTSyRTR0fuW4r2ODFaBfw_zaLz0EiJwmU6vDxF8Jk2AK3O-p62PkbbNTmG6-CvwD8h12c8BhQhdSKSkzptq-AcW_m9csSFZVuSO2JBKyicNIpTZLlnt-n1BhVahPx-x5k8D4eee/s640/blogger-image-1872629653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCE-Fp-iTSyRTR0fuW4r2ODFaBfw_zaLz0EiJwmU6vDxF8Jk2AK3O-p62PkbbNTmG6-CvwD8h12c8BhQhdSKSkzptq-AcW_m9csSFZVuSO2JBKyicNIpTZLlnt-n1BhVahPx-x5k8D4eee/s640/blogger-image-1872629653.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The cigar box was full of the keys. The vendor was asking €1 for each key and my daughter offered him €20 for the entire box. He agreed to €25 for the keys and the box. There were over 60 keys in the box of all shapes and sizes... It was such a great deal!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The towel that I have everything displayed on I also found there for €.50!!! It is a 3 ft x 3 ft towel, almost a tablecloth size. I love the vintage cookie cutter. It will be such a nice display piece.. And we can make lots of cookies at once! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I will be using some of the keys for this year's Christmas ornaments, makes it especially fun since we are spending Christmas here and I found th here!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy Happy Christmas Time to you all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hugs, and Christmas Love,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">BETSY </div><br></div>Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814560581523730155.post-64875400694923191852014-12-22T13:30:00.001-08:002014-12-23T04:27:05.364-08:00Where in the World are Betsy and her Heartstrings?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NDUuitmL1to6kqWsOHofxtDEax9EyIgYjhw7IzE6wGrITMk6nk4RNA-K5OrYEreaZgtg-YFUlNW3VDY-Xh-NPSVFYlwBufHCIuSR7TPIP4GDirDi1T4QPhfvjPNAqadaOW4tsnvTBns5/s640/blogger-image--2081530634.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NDUuitmL1to6kqWsOHofxtDEax9EyIgYjhw7IzE6wGrITMk6nk4RNA-K5OrYEreaZgtg-YFUlNW3VDY-Xh-NPSVFYlwBufHCIuSR7TPIP4GDirDi1T4QPhfvjPNAqadaOW4tsnvTBns5/s640/blogger-image--2081530634.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Hubby and I headed to visit family for Christmas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDvPRbBrVkKXKPQiL3eIW_9bBZ14tLFMGI5XSapn0TINNspnYznHEs27j1QigyTI3pd_hXspkOBhtrRIoYimIxjH4bBOoI3aIEJLGlIqZDUcKlSu11rJQzH30W7nTxhgg-mVp1qgQlkHpi/s640/blogger-image-1168056593.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDvPRbBrVkKXKPQiL3eIW_9bBZ14tLFMGI5XSapn0TINNspnYznHEs27j1QigyTI3pd_hXspkOBhtrRIoYimIxjH4bBOoI3aIEJLGlIqZDUcKlSu11rJQzH30W7nTxhgg-mVp1qgQlkHpi/s640/blogger-image-1168056593.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>It was a gorgeous day for flying... So much beauty to see. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUR0csbQgR-HG9UNk1N575EFrMQZbOZOgfHAz1idw6qamJPz5YNrG6hmWTxsgpyYbOn6kzuC2Pg9VsnoIFTVQv0tWu3SBTKuZs6of-HgPKMYd8dLP5oGUvPZUOVc0MDg1g67jmq5eM8Y-/s640/blogger-image--26985460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUR0csbQgR-HG9UNk1N575EFrMQZbOZOgfHAz1idw6qamJPz5YNrG6hmWTxsgpyYbOn6kzuC2Pg9VsnoIFTVQv0tWu3SBTKuZs6of-HgPKMYd8dLP5oGUvPZUOVc0MDg1g67jmq5eM8Y-/s640/blogger-image--26985460.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Can you see where we landed??? I have never been there before, but I did find out I have ancestors from there. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our flight left at 7:45 am from Reykjavik and it was still dark, dark, dark when we left.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">During the shorter three hour flight from there to our destination, we saw beautiful views of shorelines,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoOzvnP9BO89LZaQaEz0930p6U3nsy8sP6Ac8dIguLHNnPTPZBoasFKdZ0BDW0l2Zc-FD13-KCCTimMLhUN-yv9JwUdL4wQtzZvc9UVUlEIqInPSWHLRQJQ1gWRWJrjO2oxTsElZu86-z1/s640/blogger-image--1764874677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoOzvnP9BO89LZaQaEz0930p6U3nsy8sP6Ac8dIguLHNnPTPZBoasFKdZ0BDW0l2Zc-FD13-KCCTimMLhUN-yv9JwUdL4wQtzZvc9UVUlEIqInPSWHLRQJQ1gWRWJrjO2oxTsElZu86-z1/s640/blogger-image--1764874677.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And big ocean cargo ships, far below us!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7B2jwD0OuxsyZBHScVwExMdnZppnKCBsC1KgCBKs6Vc9hKkEKMhHLEz50k3OOHCL92K3SV66mTJOm5BrzOk_qbyVaiyqa0bk3pCGLvsKFvEMEVGo5SZRTlmSeJwGhQfNhLcL5d8n_0tv1/s640/blogger-image-1127903061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7B2jwD0OuxsyZBHScVwExMdnZppnKCBsC1KgCBKs6Vc9hKkEKMhHLEz50k3OOHCL92K3SV66mTJOm5BrzOk_qbyVaiyqa0bk3pCGLvsKFvEMEVGo5SZRTlmSeJwGhQfNhLcL5d8n_0tv1/s640/blogger-image-1127903061.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggxAzD6ERbyHFDqprbkbaKphnns1k_DllpUmepRA6pOr2UMDhNRj9Ud47vfardCu63rQdcszrQAkm6MFWuN0-pPKFr74SnPsiOmM7bcKjikz5N65vdC769gNncr_snmsCI5hq4R1Skxalm/s640/blogger-image--878064034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggxAzD6ERbyHFDqprbkbaKphnns1k_DllpUmepRA6pOr2UMDhNRj9Ud47vfardCu63rQdcszrQAkm6MFWuN0-pPKFr74SnPsiOmM7bcKjikz5N65vdC769gNncr_snmsCI5hq4R1Skxalm/s640/blogger-image--878064034.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our final destination does not show in this picture, but soon after we landed, we were with some of our favorite people! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPBv93jyO9pzIUxnCYHAsqYvx_mwkjWlD5RI5AGuDRCpiTDmINzcq-SFRCtNSCFQts-P4WclECuJsbSQ7rfgbEO4uKk1QUTY8l_QkZKFOle-nmdFdpRizaGvMOYsWdS_wphZE0ZdWDqJv/s640/blogger-image--102221590.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPBv93jyO9pzIUxnCYHAsqYvx_mwkjWlD5RI5AGuDRCpiTDmINzcq-SFRCtNSCFQts-P4WclECuJsbSQ7rfgbEO4uKk1QUTY8l_QkZKFOle-nmdFdpRizaGvMOYsWdS_wphZE0ZdWDqJv/s640/blogger-image--102221590.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We are in Germany visiting Daughter*1, her Hubby and our Grandgirls!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the picture, the girls are wearing the twirly dresses we brought them. It has been fun giving them small gifts every day since we arrived. The twelve days of Mimi!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We had a two hour nap and then headed out to go grocery shopping! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Daughter*1 knows how to get over jet lag. We do what she tells us and in just a few days we are adjusted to the new time zone. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The day after we arrived was my birthday and guess where we went for my birthday...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Frankfurt Flohmarkt !!!! What a great Birthday celebration! I purchased some great finds!!!! Can't wait to show them all to you! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is a peek at some of what I found ... 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She really makes gorgeous handcrafted gifts and ornaments. Her daughter joined her this year and we had a great time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8kU4HdyR5P1lYZjyolPbTDHSjxz1pUjn70_XoPksO_ihesMurOx_Aq5mPBuR_D9PbtdVzmwBjbymNrTQzLbbd2BYrlNUNUm2JR8Ntdh1t6Lvi9xxc1LXPGRabXV_I_9VTvNjVQmI0hVMl/s640/blogger-image-8829340.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8kU4HdyR5P1lYZjyolPbTDHSjxz1pUjn70_XoPksO_ihesMurOx_Aq5mPBuR_D9PbtdVzmwBjbymNrTQzLbbd2BYrlNUNUm2JR8Ntdh1t6Lvi9xxc1LXPGRabXV_I_9VTvNjVQmI0hVMl/s640/blogger-image-8829340.jpg"></a></div>My cabinet all finished! With the drawer in place and everything! I forgot to take picture of the inside of the drawer. 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It holds the bags, the paper towels, the tags, the scissors, the cash, the foil cutter, the tasting cups and everything I need to have on hand while I am selling. And it is orderly and beautiful! <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Isn't he amazing?! 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than ours is from college. She is there with our Son and Daughter*4.<br>
Daughter*3 has graduated from college and lives and works near them as well.<br>
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This was the idea of the "Boss", </div>
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Son and Daughter*4 have this picture tradition, he just has to pick her up.<br>
He has hauled her around for 18 years and figures he isn't going to stop just yet!<br>
Now he lives about 50 yards from her at college, where he can still kep and eye on her!<br>
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This is how the corner at the top of the stairs looks.</div>
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I love the snowmen. The one on the right I recieved as a gift from my friend</div>
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for my birthday, and his sign says,</div>
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"All my friends at Flakes!"</div>
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I love that snowman!</div>
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The ice skates are some my parents had that my children used when they </div>
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went skating with my Dad so they are reminders of wonderful memories.</div>
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Have fun decorating your home!! See you soon!</div>
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Hugs and December Love!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Betsy</span></div>
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