tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510898751990247922024-03-19T00:06:48.835-05:00Hodgepodgea vintage inspired blog about home keeping, family and friends.Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.comBlogger410125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-54829581926954940082015-12-16T21:26:00.000-06:002015-12-16T21:40:55.300-06:00Welcome Friends and Neighbors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently promised readers of my weekly column in <em>The Leaf
Chronicle</em> that I would show a few more photos and give some tips for
painting a paneled door. In this case, it was my front door:<br />
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The photo above is the “before.” It is worth noting that the door was
painted the same color as the shutters you also see in the photo. I mention
that in order to give you an idea how cave-like the entrance felt to me.<br />
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It makes total sense to have such a well-protected entrance—especially here
in Florida, aka: the land of pop-up showers. But the dark door and consequently
dark entrance was not very welcoming. Since I am new to the neighborhood and in
desperate need of friends (lest I wear out my welcome with the one friend I have
here), I decided my first home improvement project would be to paint the front
door and sidelights.<br />
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I take a moment to note that those sidelights are indeed amber. <br />
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I jumped into this project fully intending to replace them as soon as I
finished the paint job. I, however, have since been provided a quote for new
clear glass and, once I picked myself up off the floor, decided that part of the
project will wait until after the new year.<br />
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So, back to the project at hand. <br />
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First, I spent several weeks studying paint chips in order to choose a color
which would coordinate well with all of the existing colors already “on” the
house: the painted brick, the shutters, the “naked” brick AND the siding on the
second level. That is a lot to consider.<br />
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I worked paint samples in the closest match I could find for each of the
existing colors. (I didn’t bother with trying to match the naked brick because
it is my intention to paint it to match the painted brick.) <br />
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I used Behr Marquee, which incorporates a primer and
<strike>one-coat</strike> “advanced stain-blocking” paint. (When I went to
check the can, I realized I was operating under the mistaken assumption that it
was a “one coat” paint—wishful thinking.) Anyhoo, it was a custom mix. In
other words, I had them color match a sample from another brand—the color
<em>very closely</em> matches Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue. (I just happen to like
Behr products.)<br />
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On a day that the weather seemed like it was going to allow me to keep my
dogs out back in order to allow me to leave my front door open most of the day,
I decided to get started.<br />
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First, I lightly sanded all of the surfaces I intended to paint, then I
cleaned the same area. (Generally speaking I loathe the prep work, but since
this was our front door, I decided I should make every effort to make sure I
did my best.) I taped around the door knob and plate, as well as around the
knocker; they both have a great patina—I love them!<br />
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Okay, ready to get down to business, I opened the paint can and dipped-in my
brush. Here is a brief outline of my approach:<br />
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First, I painted the sidelights. I used pretty much the same approach doing
them as I did on the door, but took more photos of the door. So onto the door .
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around the beveled perimeter of each panel.<br />
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Next I painted the vertical section in the middle of the door—those pieces
are called the “stiles.” (In case you want to impress your friends and
neighbors when that ask about your process.)<br />
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After you load your brush, be sure to start in the center of the stile, that way you can feather the paint out as you approach the edge where it meets the horizontal sections. That will really help with the finished appearance. <br />
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(You can see by the photo below that I failed to take a photo before I had moved to step three.)<br />
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When you start painting the the horizontal sections (or “rails”), start at
the top and work your way down to the bottom rail.<br />
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Finally, you paint the vertical stiles on each side. <br />
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I then removed the tape and used a small detail brush to carefully paint
around the knocker and door knob plate.<br />
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I wish I could tell you that was it, but unfortunately the “advanced
stain-blocking” paint required a second coat. No worries, however, because I
loved the results:<br />
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Now that I am looking at it again, I’m thinking those new sidelights will be
installed sooner rather than later. <br />
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Oh, and I think I should defend myself by offering up the following alibis:
I have been on the hunt for a new doormat—if you have any leads, please leave
them in the comments section, but I am fairly particular. Also, I have decorated
for Christmas—well, the entry way, that is. I think I will include that photo
in my new banner collage . . . still need to do a quick tutorial to remind
myself about how I use to make those!<br />
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All I know is, it’s good to be back on my blog.<br />
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<br />Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-67320041529096691992015-12-10T13:10:00.000-06:002015-12-10T13:12:32.963-06:00New Beginnings (. . . as trite a it sounds)<p>So, it’s been a while—like nine months—but who’s counting?  </p> <p>Me, I am counting.  </p> <p>I am terrible with remembering dates.  l know the year I was born, the year I got married and the birth year for each of my three children—for any other date, my eyes roll back in my head as I either add or subtract from hear of those significant years.   But my shortcomings or perceived failures—they’re locked in.  Nope—never forget those.</p> <p>Anyhoo, while there are many things I will <em>never</em> (did I just type that—adding the italicized emphasis, too???) go back a “do over” (a curly perm, my middle school years and being a shop owner come to mind), I am pretty sure I will keep trying to revive this blog.</p> <p>To start with, it has served as a sort of journal for me over the years.  (Reference the first paragraph where I expose my short term memory challenges.)  I have come back to this blog time and time again to refresh my memory about rather remarkable events in my life; it has also served as a handy recipe receptacle, too.  Just the other day, I used the handy-dandy search option to find the recipe for our family favorite Pumpkin Cookies.</p> <p>I also find that I am actually motivated to do things—to tackle projects, to try recipes and to, basically, explore and delve into other shenanigans as opportunities arise—just so I can share them here.  Basically, it’s a public journal.</p> <p>So, here I am, blogging again.</p> <p>A quick update . . . we have had made some serious changes in our lives since March—not the least of which was to sell our beautiful, historic home and move to the panhandle of Florida, but more on that later.</p> <p>One thing that hasn’t changed is that I still write two weekly columns for Clarksville, Tennessee newspaper, <em>The Leaf Chronicle</em>.   One of those columns is a lot like a blog entry—I just write about things going on with my family, home improvement  and decorating projects. I find that, occasionally, I want to include more information and photos than the printed paper can allow or subscribers care to read/see.  So, I’ve decided to stat using my blog to (1) supplement my column and (2) share some of my experiences as I, once again, attempt make a house into our home.</p> <p>And, since I just hit “send” for my most recent column submission; <em>and,</em> since in that column I direct readers to my blog for more details on my most recent project, I thought I better get to it.</p> <p>And there you have it.  If you are new to my blog, I welcome you.  If you’re a tried and true friend or fan, welcome back!  I hope to hear from you often.  Thanks for joining me here.</p> <p>Fondly,</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XsjYc1jvtRs/VmnOnLqd8ZI/AAAAAAAAJmY/E4Va4rhbDb4/s1600-h/signature%25255B5%25255D.gif"><img title="signature" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="signature" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YCKfvkVRk8k/VmnOnx-w5ZI/AAAAAAAAJmc/U_5zeedpa24/signature_thumb%25255B3%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="86" height="68" /></a></p> <p>PS—I’ll update my photo banner later—first, I have to remember how to do it!</p> <p>PSS—if you’re here to read about my newly painted front door, stand by—it’ll magically appear here this evening!</p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-76264892546940024142015-03-12T23:17:00.000-05:002015-03-12T23:19:25.717-05:00Please, don’t put a bird on it.<p>Sometimes, old houses are for the birds.</p> <p>Naturally, I am prepared to give you a “for instance” to support my thesis.</p> <p>A couple weeks ago, during Middle Tennessee’s version of snowmageddon, I decided, as there was no leaving the house, I might as well get busy on at least one of the chores I had been avoiding.  </p> <p>So, I gathered together the supplies I needed to finish painting the kitchen.  I believe I mentioned that I really dislike the prep-work required for most painting projects in our house.  Between taking down the numerous decorations, to cleaning and patching the walls—I just get tired thinking about it.  </p> <p>The actual doing is much worse!  If I had a dime for each time I told myself “there, that was the last time I’ll need that caulk,” I’d have enough money to pay someone else to do this chore for me.</p> <p>If there is one plus to this whole ordeal, however, it has to be the fact that I have now got some mean caulking skills!  I can lay a bead of caulk like a boss.</p> <p>Okay, back to the birds.</p> <p>So, there I was on day four of my “little” painting project, the end was in sight and I was wrapping-up the second coat on the wainscotting, when I thought I heard someone tapping on the door to our storage area.  I had my headphones on listening to my audio book (<em>All the Kings Men</em> by Robert Penn Warren, a resident of Clarksville, TN) so I wasn’t sure if I had actually heard it.  I kept painting—knowing full-well that I <em>had</em> heard something and that <em>something</em> was going to take me away from the project at hand.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mw2h28lkKnA/VQJlOr3mqKI/AAAAAAAAJfU/aeuGeh5sWNk/s1600-h/all%252520the%252520king%252527s%252520men%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="all the king's men" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="all the king's men" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Dj968NBo1YI/VQJlPWBPJaI/AAAAAAAAJfc/XOafPYa7aLY/all%252520the%252520king%252527s%252520men_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="159" height="240" /></a></p> <p>I knew that the “something” was going to be a critter—not one that we had purposefully invited into the house—therefore, I decided to go investigate via the other access door to the storage area.  When I arrived in the playroom (yeah—my youngest is 18 . . .) and turned toward the door in question, I saw our cat, Roxy, anxiously listening at said door.  Any hope of having been “hearing things” completely dissolved.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NQ38vegScfk/VQJlP-VgyeI/AAAAAAAAJfk/Ey9BmZ8b4kk/s1600-h/2015-03-10%25252019.48.12%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="2015-03-10 19.48.12" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="2015-03-10 19.48.12" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wtDRDu-SFJI/VQJlQbR7NXI/AAAAAAAAJfs/dmqtS2R7yjo/2015-03-10%25252019.48.12_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="233" height="340" /></a></p> <p>I decided nothing else would do and I would have to open the door to see.  Roxy thought this was a great idea and volunteered for a reconnoiter mission.  While the door was briefly open—I counted two birds—and quickly shouted for some assistance from my eldest.</p> <p>I proceeded to explain the situation to her, so we could develop a plan of attack, but she kind of got stuck back at the part where I mentioned that her cat was trapped with the birds.  I believe her exact words were, “Mom?!? WHAT?!?!  That’s two against one!!!”</p> <p>Consequently, you can imagine my reticence at updating the report the next time I opened the door to find that we actually had three birds.   </p> <p>Quickly, we began to formulate our plan—the first iteration involved a hockey mask and my youngest daughter’s boyfriend (at the time, he was sitting on our sofa downstairs and yet unaware of our little dilemma).  Then we remembered, we don’t own a hockey mask.</p> <p>But we do have a fencing mask—oh, hellstotheyeah—much better.</p> <p>I swear it wasn’t part of my plan, but as her cat was in there with the killer Starlings, my eldest volunteered for the mission.  (She is actually the one who originally rescued Roxy from a life on the street—or roof, as was the case; she had a habit of rescuing this kitty.)</p> <p>If this had happened last year, it would have been as simple as walking in and opening the window—wave your hands around a little and watch them fly out.  However, since we had replaced all of the windows in this part of the house and made sure they all were fitted with screens, matters were complicated.</p> <p>So we headed downstairs for a a quick lesson on how to remove screens (one of those details missing from the lives of children raised in old houses), then she dressed for battle.  </p> <p>She grabbed an ADU shirt belonging to her ex-boyfriend (naturally not caring if it was subjected to bird excrement—hoping, in fact . . . just a little), her bother’s fencing mask and a pair of my gloves.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-T20pHgP-9vc/VQJlQ2CF2II/AAAAAAAAJf0/UKpAzWRrkYo/s1600-h/2015-03-10%25252019.47.59%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="2015-03-10 19.47.59" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="2015-03-10 19.47.59" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OnRbU9P4Lrs/VQJlRpR9swI/AAAAAAAAJf8/GTZh-bwamrs/2015-03-10%25252019.47.59_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="317" height="218" /></a></p> <p>It was a matter of minutes before she was reporting successfully banishing two  of the little darlings, so I dared a peak in to see if Roxy had moved closer to door, which she had—so had, unfortunately, the third Starling.  </p> <p>I don’t know how it happened, but my ninja-like reflexes allowed the cat to escape, but caught the dang bird as he was passing through the door.  That’s right—I had a bird caught in between the door and the jam.  I was applying just enough pressure to keep it from flying into the house—kicking myself for not closing the door to the playroom.  I felt horrible!</p> <p>I called downstairs to my other daughter and her boyfriend for help.  I told them to bring a box to help catch the bird.  They both came  running, but daughter held back—wanting to be part of the action, but deathly afraid that the bird would come flying at her.</p> <p>Boyfriend positioned the box in front of the gasping bird and we prepared to allow the door to open and the bird to escape (hopefully into the box) when daughter #1 announces from the other side of the door that ANOTHER bird had flown into the storage room and was by the door!  So, we wait for her to corral that bird and encourage it back outside, but by the time we got the “go ahead” our poor creature had breathed its last.</p> <p>I felt awful.  Then I remembered how a flock of Starlings had swooped in on our recently refreshed bird feeders and decimated the supply which I had hoped would last until the following day.  </p> <p>I got over it.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bMABwFSVpoA/VQJlSAYBpsI/AAAAAAAAJgA/8Er_c-X8Y9c/s1600-h/signature%25255B5%25255D.gif"><img title="signature" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="signature" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PNoECCPPqBM/VQJlSkN-I6I/AAAAAAAAJgM/0r7VV-DfosI/signature_thumb%25255B3%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="85" height="67" /></a></p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-42664009649753315762015-02-15T10:20:00.001-06:002015-02-15T10:20:15.665-06:00The Dessert Trifecta<p><strong><font size="4"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JdHCWpQtZbg/VODHLg-TisI/AAAAAAAAJbo/VRCf-6c42k4/s1600-h/2015-02-12%25252016.23.38%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="2015-02-12 16.23.38" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="2015-02-12 16.23.38" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0kyOknIuFzM/VODHMEgoVWI/AAAAAAAAJbs/N9-HpcJT-3E/2015-02-12%25252016.23.38_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="339" height="228" /></a></font></strong></p> <p><u>Dessert #1</u></p> <p><strong><font size="4">Kahlua Flan</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R7FvV9_h2g8/VODHMf0T17I/AAAAAAAAJb4/wLJc_7qcgwo/s1600-h/kahlua%252520flan%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="kahlua flan" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="kahlua flan" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Xe8jfVYLrLo/VODHMwcajsI/AAAAAAAAJb8/vwppcxok8Ug/kahlua%252520flan_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="180" /></a></p> <p><font size="1"><em>photo credit:  Food Network.com</em></font></p> <h6>Ingredients</h6> <ul> <li>3/4 cup sugar </li> <li>4 large eggs </li> <li>1 (14-ounce) can <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/sweetened-condensed-milk/index.html">sweetened condensed milk</a></li> <li>1 (12-ounce) can <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/evaporated-milk/index.html">evaporated milk</a></li> <li>2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur (recommended: Kahlua) </li> <li><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/mexican-chocolate/index.html">Mexican chocolate</a> shavings and <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cocoa-powder/index.html">cocoa powder</a>, <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/garnish/index.html">garnish</a></li> </ul> <h6>Directions</h6> <p>Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.</p> <p>In a small <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/saucepan/index.html">saucepan</a>, cook the sugar over medium heat until it starts to melt. Lower the heat and cook until caramelized to a golden brown. (Do not stir or touch the sugar, but swirl the pan to melt evenly.  This takes patience and attention, so if you’re like me and get distracted when you remember you were going to sew a button onto you jacket—set a timer or assign a small child to this task.)</p> <p>Pour into a metal flan mold or 9-inch <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cake-pans/index.html">cake pan</a>. Turn the dish and swirl to evenly coat the bottom.  (I did this on a chilly night and used a ceramic tart plate—it was cold and the caramel hardened quickly—therefore it did not “swirl or evenly coat, but it came out just fine.  However, next time, I will warm the plate first.) Let caramel cool and harden.</p> <p>Place the dish in a larger roasting pan and add hot water to come halfway up the sides of the <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cookware-and-bakeware-materials/index.html">baking dish</a>. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the condensed and evaporated milks and Kahlua and whisk well to blend. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake until set and just firm in the center but still jiggles slightly, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours.</p> <p>To serve, run a thin sharp knife around the rim of the flan. Place a platter or large plate on top of the flan and gently flip over so the plate is on the bottom. Lift away the mold. (If you let it cool overnight—like I did—and have a difficult time getting it to loosen from the pan, fill the roasting pan you baked it in with warm water and place the baking dish in the warm water for 30 seconds or so—this should help loosen it.)  Garnish with powdered cocoa and top with Mexican chocolate shavings.</p> <p>Cut into wedges and serve immediately.</p> <p>Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003(—notes, courtesy of me.)</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Dessert #2</u></p> <p><strong><font size="4">Tiramisu</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hKr0WWhZltQ/VODHNX4Mj4I/AAAAAAAAJcI/ENvG0kTnDbs/s1600-h/tiramisu%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="tiramisu" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="tiramisu" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QxLKIxs550k/VODHNlyO0qI/AAAAAAAAJcQ/97fRsOiWN_g/tiramisu_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="240" /></a></p> <p><font size="1"><em>photo credit:  Romulo Yanes</em></font></p> <h4>Ingredients</h4> <ul> <li>2 cups boiling-hot water *</li> <li>3 tablespoons instant-espresso powder *</li> <li>1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided </li> <li>3 tablespoons Tia Maria (coffee liqueur—I used Kahlua) </li> <li>4 large egg yolks </li> <li>1/3 cup dry Marsala </li> <li>1 pound mascarpone (2 1/2 cups) </li> <li>1 cup chilled heavy cream </li> <li>36 savoiardi (crisp Italian ladyfingers; from two 7-ounce packages—I used the soft ladyfingers—see notes below)</li> <li>Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting</li> </ul> <h4>Preparation</h4> <p>Stir together water, espresso powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, and coffee liqueur in a shallow bowl until sugar has dissolved, then cool. </p> <p>(Be careful with the following step—it’s easy to overheat everything.  If you leave some whites in your egg yolks, they will cook-up—just pluck them out when you’re done.)  Beat egg yolks, Marsala, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water using a whisk or handheld electric mixer until tripled in volume, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove bowl from heat. Beat in mascarpone until just combined. </p> <p>Beat cream in a large bowl until it holds stiff peaks.  (Did you know that this works best when you use a ceramic or glass bowl that you’ve pre-chilled in the freezer for a few minutes?  Throw the mixer beaters in, too.)</p> <p>Fold mascarpone mixture into whipped cream gently but thoroughly. </p> <p>Dipping both sides of each ladyfinger into coffee mixture, line bottom of a 13- by 9- by 3-inch baking pan with 18 ladyfingers in 3 rows, trimming edges to fit if necessary.  (If you use the soft ladyfingers, pour about 1/3  to 1/2 of your espresso mixture in the bottom of you baking dish and then place the ladyfingers in the mixture.)  Spread half of mascarpone filling on top. Dip remaining 18 ladyfingers in coffee and arrange over filling in pan.  (For the soft ladyfingers, I just placed them on top of the cheese layer and brushed them with the espresso mixture.)</p> <p>Spread remaining mascarpone filling on top and dust with cocoa. Chill, covered, at least 6 hours. </p> <p>Let tiramisu stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving, then dust with more cocoa.  (I used a basic, store brand cocoa powder, but will look for something better for the next time.) </p> <p>*I used a dark roast coffee and brewed two cups in our single cup brewer.</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Dessert #3</u></p> <p><strong><font size="4">Hunter’s Birthday Cake</font></strong></p> <p>(aka:  Chocolate cake with Raspberry Crème Filling and Ganache topping)</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--ng7dTPaLUc/VODHOTo4J9I/AAAAAAAAJcY/TD1Q5UEsAxo/s1600-h/hunter%252527s%252520cake%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="hunter's cake" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="hunter's cake" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-l8WIbZtWsMU/VODHO1ydtBI/AAAAAAAAJcc/PR-Z3q341C8/hunter%252527s%252520cake_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="240" /></a></p> <p><em>(alibi:  the cake isn’t lopsided—much—that’s the crème filling oozing out!)</em></p> <p>Okay—a little back story.  My dear, talented friend, Kate, is one of those people you wish you could hate, but you want so badly to be just like her you find yourself dancing around her like Chester following Spike.  (If you grew-up with Looney Tunes cartoons you understand.)  She introduced me to a version of this cake—although she went to effort of making it as a rolled cake (that’s love)—on the occasion of <em>my</em> birthday.  </p> <p>Unfortunately, she then moved away and was unable to show me that kind of love again.  So, desperate for that deliciousness, I contacted her and begged her for the recipe, which she rattled off the top of her head while walking on the treadmill and watching the news, I believe.  (Yeah—she can do it all.)  I decided to make that for my eldest daughter’s birthday because it had a pink filling and it her birthday is in February.</p> <p>Now, Kate provided a wonderful, homemade rich chocolate cake recipe, but I cheated and bought the richest sounding chocolately, chocolate cake mix available at the commissary.  I have made it using the chocolate cake recipe available on the Hershey’s Cocoa Powder container, but this year I used a mix again—as I was just about baked-out at this point!</p> <p>So, pick your favorite chocolate cake recipe or box mix and prepare it using two round cake pans.  Then do this:</p> <p>While the cake is baking, toss a package of frozen raspberries in a saucepan and warm with 2 T of light corn syrup until bubbly and the liquids thicken.  Now, strain the raspberries, reserving the juice.</p> <p>Now, whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until firm peaks form.  Gently fold in the reserved juice <em>in small amounts—stop when the whipping cream appears to be thinning to the point that it will break down.  </em>Refrigerate until the cake cools.</p> <p>For the Ganache, you’ll need 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 8 ounces and (if you like) 1 T raspberry liqueur (I use Chambord).</p> <p>Now—to assemble the cake:</p> <p>If you are feeling really fancy—slice each cake round into two cake rounds (this will make you feel better about not making a roll cake); thus, you will have four layers and consequently more room for the crème filling.  (I suddenly remembered this step after I had already spread the raspberry crème on the first full cake round—so I cut the second round and ended-up with three layers.)</p> <p>Assemble the cake, spreading the raspberry crème in between each layer.  Refrigerate while you prepare the ganache.</p> <p>For this very fancy sounding, yet incredibly easy topping.  (By the way, in case you’re wondering, it’s pronounced “gah-nosh”—really takes the fancy out of it, doesn’t it?)   All you do is melt the ingredients together in a double boiler.  Once melted and smooth—spoon over your prepared cake.  You can take your time and painstakingly smooth the ganache over the entire cake OR you can just spoon it onto the top layer and let it drip over the sides (I usually opt for the latter).</p> <p> </p> <p>Okay—now that we’re all in a sugar induced coma here at the King Kompound, I’ll let you go gather your ingredients so you can join us!</p> <p>Thanks for your indulgence~</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C4ocJygKVSo/VODHPJqHo6I/AAAAAAAAJck/PtfaDMWyBpA/s1600-h/signature%25255B4%25255D.gif"><img title="signature" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="signature" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-L8OrfoQN4ls/VODHPk9Xa8I/AAAAAAAAJcs/v3XYB0QD2Ts/signature_thumb%25255B2%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="133" height="105" /></a></p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-12628844364241237002015-02-09T21:07:00.000-06:002015-02-09T21:14:37.252-06:00Put Casters on It<p>This is a philosophy I developed for just about any piece of furniture I had at the shop—put casters on it.  That way, when the mood hit me to move things around—generally, just before closing time so Patty would walk into my typical chaos the next morning—I could move the large pieces of furniture by myself.</p> <p>While I had become pretty adept at loading large pieces onto a four-wheel furniture dolly all-by-my-lonesome, the casters were much easier on the back.</p> <p>Unfortunately, I didn’t come-up with this brilliant <em>philosophy</em> until I was just about ready to close.  I had thought of it for large pieces which, ironically, remained rather stationary—like my check-out desk.  But, especially on the pieces I had custom made, I started asking Jeff to put casters on those.  It made delivering those items easy and, should the clients desire, they could be easily removed.</p> <p>So, when I went in search of a piece of furniture to fill a void in our newly renovated laundry room, I was surprised that it took me a while to figure out what to do.  </p> <p>I had this space . . . and heaven forbid it just remain “space.”  So, the <em>space</em> was screaming for something to keep it company.  My first fix was this:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mjV56dW7EHc/VNl3f1_agrI/AAAAAAAAJY0/a-xUoSTdpIM/s1600-h/laundry-after-23.jpg"><img title="laundry after 2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="laundry after 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-T0Md1U44jiU/VNl3gMyL2UI/AAAAAAAAJY8/s-MkRSgwtQw/laundry-after-2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="303" height="397" /></a></p> <p>You can see (just barely) the almost ideal table—it is an absolutely darling little metal table (<em>on casters</em>) which I had at the shop and just couldn’t let go.  It’s made its way around the house and I am determined to find the perfect location in this house (or another).</p> <p>In the meantime, however, it didn’t work here.  It was way too long to allow us to open the refrigerator door.  And, though it is on casters, I didn’t want to scoot it out of the way every time we need something from the fridge.</p> <p>Then, while out shopping with my mom, sister and daughter, I came across this:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LpQSCIjkEvU/VNl3gmsl7XI/AAAAAAAAJZE/eYiPWZn4QvA/s1600-h/2015-02-07%25252017.09.02%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="2015-02-07 17.09.02" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="2015-02-07 17.09.02" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eN2AEkg2tBA/VNl3hM3xSAI/AAAAAAAAJZM/fB8fLIDxfhQ/2015-02-07%25252017.09.02_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="303" height="209" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>As you may have already inferred from the background—I brought it home.  It’s a large crate which had been divided into cubbies of varying size—which made it perfect for my junk of varying size.  (Did you notice that wonderful blue-green paint on the interior?)</p> <p>As you may have also already inferred, it is too large for the space, too.  It is not as wide as the other piece, but it is close.  Yet this pieces had so much more to recommend itself for this space that I decided I must make it work.</p> <p>So, I scooted it down as close to the door jam as I could and proceeded to load it with junk (those cubbies on the right are the perfect size for wine bottles).  The refrigerator door opened, but I couldn’t access the crisper drawer on the bottom, right-hand side.  Oh well—I could make do without it—this is, after all, our “bonus” fridge.</p> <p>Then it occurred to me . . . put casters on it!  And that I did.</p> <p>When you are adding casters, you need to make sure you get the correct size and construction for your needs.  This crate is fairly light weight, but with all of the stuff I planned to load into it, I need to consider the weight capacity.  I also decided on a rubber wheels, as opposed to plastic or metal, since it would be rolling around on our new, vinyl laminate flooring.</p> <p>I emptied the crate and flipped it over to expose the bottom—picked off the mounds of dog hair which had already attached there—and began marking the holes for drilling.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_msBl3z2VY4/VNl3hjGpU1I/AAAAAAAAJZQ/-wcd6mTGe7w/s1600-h/2015-02-07%25252017.13.10%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="2015-02-07 17.13.10" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="2015-02-07 17.13.10" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6x_MBK7Z0U8/VNl3iBHtokI/AAAAAAAAJZY/Au-o9tfvBAE/2015-02-07%25252017.13.10_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="303" height="444" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>(This is one thing I have to make myself do—pre-drilling.  It is much like prep work for painting—a necessary evil.)</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ph5jbg7jKOQ/VNl3ivbKzrI/AAAAAAAAJZk/xja-RikMF_E/s1600-h/2015-02-07%25252017.25.31%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="2015-02-07 17.25.31" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="2015-02-07 17.25.31" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Bv-jN7vp_sY/VNl3jEN0THI/AAAAAAAAJZs/-Qa2N0j6OO4/2015-02-07%25252017.25.31_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="303" height="209" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kwnWNz7btow/VNl3jgJrKgI/AAAAAAAAJZ0/jktNCUUiwaM/s1600-h/2015-02-07%25252017.32.57%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="2015-02-07 17.32.57" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="2015-02-07 17.32.57" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JmOh71hoEoE/VNl3kIrznpI/AAAAAAAAJZ4/0kfZ6LoPm0Q/2015-02-07%25252017.32.57_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="303" height="209" /></a></p> <p>And here we have the final product—all loaded down with junk for storage (those wine bottles I mentioned and a portion of my cookbook collection) and display.  (I’ve gotta learn to control that flash!)</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zexEOSOTADQ/VNl3kRjqIrI/AAAAAAAAJaE/j3tZzkLAy3o/s1600-h/2015-02-07%25252017.42.59%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="2015-02-07 17.42.59" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="2015-02-07 17.42.59" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4GVt-jzHBNg/VNl3kzf862I/AAAAAAAAJaM/Fl1fC0bUB84/2015-02-07%25252017.42.59_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="303" height="444" /></a></p> <p>Bonus:  it is ready to roll out of the way to allow access to that all important crisper drawer!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CBa8SMoQl6Y/VNl3laSsa6I/AAAAAAAAJaQ/v855-JyZ82I/s1600-h/2015-02-07%25252017.43.30%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="2015-02-07 17.43.30" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="2015-02-07 17.43.30" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ogLhuUL8LPg/VNl3l1RVg1I/AAAAAAAAJac/UkUKN1CF_d0/2015-02-07%25252017.43.30_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="303" height="209" /></a></p> <p>Are you a fan of casters?  Have you found a unique use for them or a place where you could not do without them? Do tell!</p> <p>Thanks for your indulgence,</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-A2PPN-QMN8g/VNl3mWH43gI/AAAAAAAAJag/5agFSdrRXx4/s1600-h/signature%25255B5%25255D.gif"><img title="signature" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="signature" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ih1BFTRu7D4/VNl3m0fs3AI/AAAAAAAAJas/3_S8he7a9RE/signature_thumb%25255B3%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="83" height="66" /></a></p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-85605422608173382722015-01-27T21:45:00.000-06:002015-02-01T20:52:38.343-06:00I'm Back-ish . . .Long time, no nothing.<br />
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Makes me think of that quote from <i>Dances with Wolves, </i>when Timmons and John Dunbar come across the skeleton on the prairie, Timmons says, "I'll bet someone back east is saying, 'Now why don't he write?'"<br />
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Well, I'll tell you why I haven't written--I wasn't sure I had anything worth sharing.<br />
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For those of you who are already familiar with my blog, you'll likely remember I closed my shop (Hodgepodge) at the end of December 2013. I fully intended to keep blogging, because I really enjoy writing and sharing ideas, but I didn't. I can make all kinds of excuses, but I recently read a quote that sums up the thoughts about that . . .<br />
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So, here's to progress!</div>
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I had promised to get something up on my blog by the end of the now-recently-passed weekend. Being that it's Tuesday, I thought I better offer up an <strike>excuse</strike> umm . . . err . . . disclaimer.</div>
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I sat down on Sunday--really I did--to write a post, but then I realized how out-of-date most of the information in the margin of my blog was. Having not been on Blogger for about a year--it took me quite some time just to find my way around again. (Still floundering.) </div>
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I started by removing the widgets related to the shop: signing-up for emails; articles published in magazines, and awards I received (those could have me on a therapist's sofa for days, but I digress). Then I got mired in my outdated profile--what to write there? (Well, you can see what I settled on--hopefully, I'll be more inspired when I revisit it.) Still trying to remember how to update my photo (wish I still looked like that . . . I think the photo is at least 7 years old!). </div>
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And now, for something of consequence . . . something to bring you back . . .</div>
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Frankly, I'm not sure I can give you that right now, but as I suggested in my new, not necessarily improved, profile--I'm going to share my journey with you. <br />
Things I <strike>know</strike> am pretty sure I have ahead:</div>
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1. Repairs and renovations to this old house.<br />
2. Family life--to include two graduations--our eldest from college and our youngest from high school.<br />
3. More of my serial volunteer activities.<br />
4. Dog training (no new puppies--same ol' knuckleheads).<br />
5. A concerted effort to strengthen my spiritual relationships.<br />
6. A concerted effort to strengthen my earthly relationships.<br />
7. A concerted effort to strengthen my body.<br />
Okay, I've got to pull the proverbial trigger and get this posted.<br />
I hope to find you back here again soon. Please leave me your comments--I've missed you.<br />
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Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-45908915189594616422014-01-28T22:05:00.001-06:002014-01-28T22:05:08.686-06:00Post Christmas Dinner<p align="left"><font size="4" face="Californian FB">I promised the readers of my weekly column in The Leaf Chronicle a copy of our menu for Christmas Dinner (which wasn’t prepared until the following Saturday).  I love having the menus of tried-and-true meals, served by real people, for my own use, so perhaps you will find some appeal in this menu.  If you have offered the same thing on your blog (or elsewhere) I hope you let me know—I’d love to check-it-out.</font></p> <p align="left"><font size="4" face="Californian FB">The menu:</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Californian FB"><strong>Rosemary Prime Rib</strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Californian FB"><strong>Brussels Sprouts</strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Californian FB"><strong>Bourbon Carrots</strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Californian FB"><strong>Barley Casserole</strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Californian FB"><strong>Almond-Citrus Salad</strong></font></p> <p><strong><u>Rosemary Prime Rib</u></strong></p> <p>6 garlic cloves, pressed</p> <p>2 tsp salt</p> <p>2 tsp pepper</p> <p>1 tsp crushed rosemary</p> <p>2 tbsp olive oil</p> <p>1 (7 lb) 4-rib prime rib roast, chine bone removed</p> <p>1 c sour cream</p> <p>2 tbsp lemon juice</p> <p>2 tbsp prepared horseradish</p> <p>Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; rub over roast. Let roast stand at room temp for 30 mins.</p> <p>Bake at 450 degrees for 45 mins on lower rack of oven.  Reduce temp to 350 degrees and bake 45 – 50 mins or until meat thermometer inserted into roast registers 145 degrees (medium rare) or 160 degrees 9medium).  let stand 20 minutes</p> <p>Combine sour cream, lemon juice, and horseradish; serve with roast.</p> <p><em>Southern Living 2003 annual recipes</em></p> <p>(For the record, we prepared our roasts for 45 minutes in our oven, then moved them to the grill, which we had preheated to a medium heat.)</p> <p><strong><u>Brussel Sprouts with Bacon</u></strong></p> <p>4 slices bacon, chopped into one-inch pieces</p> <p>1 lb baby Brussels sprouts, thawed</p> <p>1/2 c heavy cream</p> <p>1 tbsp cream</p> <p>1/2 tsp salt</p> <p>1/4 tsp pepper</p> <p>Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat, remove cooked bacon.</p> <p>Cook sprouts in bacon drippings until they start to brown; add cream, salt and pepper.  Cover cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes; add lemon juice.  Top with cooked bacon just before serving.</p> <p><em>This is actually a conglomeration of a few recipes—not sure where it originated.</em></p> <p><strong><u>Bourbon Carrots</u></strong></p> <p>3 c water</p> <p>1 1/2 lbs baby carrots</p> <p>1 tbsp sugar</p> <p>1/2 tsp salt</p> <p>2 tbsp butter</p> <p>3 tbsp brown sugar</p> <p>2 tbsp bourbon</p> <p>Bring water to boil, add carrots, sugar and salt.  Return to boil and cook 5 minutes or until tender.</p> <p>Melt butter and brown sugar in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Stir in  carrots and cook stirring occasionally, 2 –3 mins or until well coated.  Add bourbon and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 more mins.</p> <p><em>Southern Living 2003 annual recipes</em></p> <p><strong><u>Barley Casserole</u></strong></p> <p>1c barley</p> <p>1/4 c butter</p> <p>2 medium onions, chopped</p> <p>4 ozs. mixed specialty mushrooms, chopped</p> <p>4 c chicken broth</p> <p>Melt the butter in a sauce pan, add barley and cook—stirring frequently—until barley is browned.  add chopped onions and mushrooms to sauce pan; cook until tender.  Transfer to a casserole dish, stir in chicken broth.  Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.</p> <p><em>Charlene Saunders Thomas (my mom)</em></p> <p><strong><u>Almond-Citrus Salad</u></strong></p> <p>2/3 c vegetable oil</p> <p>2 tsp grated grapefruit rind</p> <p>1/2 c fresh grapefruit juice</p> <p>1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix</p> <p>1 grapefruit</p> <p>2 oranges</p> <p>1 avocado, peeled and sliced</p> <p>3 c torn spinach</p> <p>3 c torn leaf lettuce</p> <p>3 c iceberg lettuce</p> <p>1/2 c sliced celery</p> <p>1/2 c chopped green bell pepper</p> <p>1/4 c Sweet-and-Spicy Almonds</p> <p>Combine oil, rind, juice and dressing mix in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously.</p> <p>Peel and section grapefruit and oranges, and place in a large bowl.  add avocado and next five ingredients.</p> <p>Add dressing, tossing to coat.  Sprinkle with Sweet-and-Spicy Almonds.</p> <p>serves 8</p> <p><strong><u>Sweet-and-Spicy Almonds</u></strong></p> <p>1 c sliced almonds</p> <p>1 T butter, melted</p> <p>1 1/2 t sugar</p> <p>1/4 t ground cumin</p> <p>1/4 t chili powder</p> <p>1/8 t dried crushed red pepper</p> <p>pinch salt</p> <p>Combine almonds and butter, stirring well.  Combine sugar and remaining 4 ingredients; sprinkle over almonds, tossing to coat.  Spread on a lightly greased baking sheet.</p> <p>Bake at 325<sup></sup> degrees  for15 minutes, stirring occasionally; cool.</p> <p>(Make a double batch to use as an appetizer or hostess gift.)</p> <p><em>Southern Living 1996 Annual Recipes</em></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hiw-A65ElcY/Uuh976CycMI/AAAAAAAAJOM/tTnDsJCuJMI/s1600-h/signature%25255B4%25255D.gif"><img title="signature" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="signature" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tDkKuzjOZg0/Uuh98VE442I/AAAAAAAAJOQ/dCCztejC-L4/signature_thumb%25255B2%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="133" height="105" /></a></p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-28961867181840972013-11-25T17:51:00.001-06:002013-11-25T17:51:48.758-06:00Whatcha Sellin"Here are some more of the items I've had upstairs, waiting for sale:<br />
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Church windows:<br />
Yellow slag glass, 9 pane—40 h x 34 ¼” w, 3 available 2 are complete, $65; one missing two panes $30 (this is obviously the one missing two panes). I believe they were in First Christian Church on Madison Street here in Clarksville.<br />
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Clear slag glass 12 pane—34 ½ w x 53 ½ h, 5 available $65<br />
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Clear slag glass, 9 pane—34 ¼ w x 46” h, 1 available<br />
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Vintage, glass windows:<br />
Six pane—24 w x 47 ½” h, 2 available $25<br />
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Door—27 ¾ w x 76 ½” h, 1 available $40<br />
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We have several 5-panel doors available, as well. (No pic) $40 each.<br />
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Red Shelf, can be used as kitchen island or store counter – 50.5W x 33.5H $200<br />
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Wood bookcase with adjustable shelf, 53W x 38.5H $150<br />
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More than 100 sheets of mat board, foam core, glass, backing paper and other supplies; three work tables with storage; molding corner samples and mat corner samples.  More stuff, but too much to list!</p> <p>Call for an appointment to learn more.  931-647-0444</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ie6D5tJvsQ8/Uo1fcYr-D0I/AAAAAAAAJH4/Jtyg8RhlqvA/s1600-h/2013-11-05%25252019.18.09%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="2013-11-05 19.18.09" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="2013-11-05 19.18.09" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UUNdAtbHQug/Uo1fdGxjaMI/AAAAAAAAJH8/nG-3tGtLCSM/2013-11-05%25252019.18.09_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="375" height="250" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uFhg7wKNgFs/Uo1fd3wp2YI/AAAAAAAAJII/PkOBy63lDjs/s1600-h/2013-11-05%25252019.18.26%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="2013-11-05 19.18.26" style="border-top: 0px; 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border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="2013-11-05 19.19.46" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8OdO9ix5BNk/Uo1fjk9Ny-I/AAAAAAAAJJM/9fNminimUjU/2013-11-05%25252019.19.46_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="408" height="272" /></a></p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-36028154224257608742013-09-30T19:34:00.001-05:002013-09-30T19:34:44.129-05:00Adopted southerness<p>Changing the windows to reflect the season has always been a daunting task for me.  You can check—I almost always open my posts about my windows with a similar comment.  You will note, however, that most of my blog posts about my windows will be about fall or Christmas displays.  You will also note, that with this particular season, my frequency of blog posts will increase.  Why is that?   Well, if you will pardon me as I allow a little bit of my <em>adopted southerness</em> to show . . .</p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Gabriola"><strong>I love me some fall, y’all.</strong></font></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>So, here we go . . .</p> <p>The tradition in this window is to display and indoor and outdoor scene.  I hung the vintage window screens right next to my windows to give the impression you are looking through the windows to the outside.  Patty thinks it’s time for a change and that I should take them down; I know she is right—the screens have been there for years now—but I’m just not ready.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rTd8YfVB28g/UkoYZ24nuwI/AAAAAAAAIgY/ZF4eZp-h7oM/s1600-h/rt-window-outside5.jpg"><img title="rt window, outside" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="rt window, outside" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UXL1UOwkTvA/UkoYaR82lbI/AAAAAAAAIgg/eSxMsB-pDpE/rt-window-outside_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="324" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>I picked-up that pasture gate early this past summer and it’s been part of a display in the shop, but when I was planning the windows, I decided it would be the best focal feature to make you think “outside” when you’re peeking in.   </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aWykUTpRoKo/UkoYazc1PLI/AAAAAAAAIgo/rD5hA4goMJw/s1600-h/rt-window-outside-wide5.jpg"><img title="rt window, outside wide" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="rt window, outside wide" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GozB-Ij5ODc/UkoYbUg5SKI/AAAAAAAAIgs/es637wxzTv0/rt-window-outside-wide_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="302" /></a></p> <p>The swing is a new addition to the shop.  It is available in three sizes and well as a single-seater circle swing.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yhfgroYz8XA/UkoYb_EDrlI/AAAAAAAAIg4/u0LCMzKl83c/s1600-h/rt-window-outside-tall5.jpg"><img title="rt window outside, tall" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="rt window outside, tall" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xxg8NeUdbRc/UkoYcbTK1SI/AAAAAAAAIhA/zHpu0NucCnY/rt-window-outside-tall_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="357" /></a></p> <p>Then there is our little campfire scene—the warm glow of the fire and the ingredients for s’mores are at the ready!  The growler of beer from The Blackhorse Pub and Brewery will be enjoyed, as well.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zRUn21KIcPM/UkoYc4lWG7I/AAAAAAAAIhI/Vp77_L-v95U/s1600-h/rt%252520window%252520outside%25252C%252520s%252527mores%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="rt window outside, s'mores" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="rt window outside, s'mores" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tDi91AVedSU/UkoYdRYxiPI/AAAAAAAAIhQ/AxZkTLRbKWs/rt%252520window%252520outside%25252C%252520s%252527mores_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="229" height="360" /></a></p> <p>The we shifted our attention to the inside scene of the same window.  This was a quick change of a few items.  Having removed the dining room display we had for the summer months, I added a side table and vintage, cane-back rocker.  A few of our signature Haunted Memories changing photos, fake cobwebbing and we’re good.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-G41HT_El21c/UkoYd8GiwnI/AAAAAAAAIhY/257Ou-nIgRA/s1600-h/rt%252520window%25252C%252520inside%252520tight%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="rt window, inside tight" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="rt window, inside tight" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RQ1dz8rnfWQ/UkoYegO2prI/AAAAAAAAIhg/mmRn_1UF3P0/rt%252520window%25252C%252520inside%252520tight_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="292" height="371" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eyte20I_iGM/UkoYfBvZ3WI/AAAAAAAAIho/MREvPA0wAQ4/s1600-h/rt%252520window%252520inside%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="rt window inside" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="rt window inside" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C5y7-Tt1qgk/UkoYfpDP86I/AAAAAAAAIhs/3YHs-K0NhU4/rt%252520window%252520inside_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="375" height="321" /></a></p> <p>Look closely for the before and after of Aunt Maggie below.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SNRdKHM5CGI/UkoYgK-bSRI/AAAAAAAAIh4/pHvdqIdDchg/s1600-h/window%252520maggie%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="window maggie" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="window maggie" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-axhEqktudsw/UkoYgqsG03I/AAAAAAAAIh8/2UUkm3EZYro/window%252520maggie_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="173" height="256" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dcDGNEnMMjU/UkoYhCrdBJI/AAAAAAAAIiI/Rs1JSBA3FvI/s1600-h/maggie%252520after%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="maggie after" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="maggie after" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-f83CxJeGI5w/UkoYhwkUgTI/AAAAAAAAIiQ/d95lZFgEwZY/maggie%252520after_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="171" height="254" /></a></p> <p>Now we’re transitioning to the other window where we have a bed and a few other vignettes surrounding it.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yAgdIO5cKR4/UkoYiRhoJhI/AAAAAAAAIiY/ZeKTAbNCbTg/s1600-h/left-window-wide7.jpg"><img title="left window, wide" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="left window, wide" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KuzuRucwbkU/UkoYi5v9i_I/AAAAAAAAIic/50n3K9Rlt_o/left-window-wide_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="436" height="316" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>The French café scene came to me when I decided to move the hand painted Café de Flore door into the front corner—not an easy feat for this old lady, but I managed it, then kept the scene simple with a dress form and a market basket.  the table in the display is an authentic English pub table (yes—I realize I’m mixing my countries of influence), that extends to seat 6.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tGldL9udkJY/UkoYjILr2NI/AAAAAAAAIio/SZivLZBzlwg/s1600-h/window-french-table5.jpg"><img title="window french table" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="window french table" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6LlpkWi8t_4/UkoYjh3gcZI/AAAAAAAAIiw/6qD49p1D2HU/window-french-table_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="337" /></a></p> <p>We’ve dressed the bed in a red matelesse –style quilt; added a mix of pillows and a vintage camp-style blanket for the fall bedroom scene I wanted to achieve.  The floral displays in our gorgeous pottery urns would transition very nicely to compliment your winter décor, as well.  You also see the lovely limited edition print from the talented Judy Lewis of my favorite building in Clarksville; already framed and ready to hang in your house.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Hn12zCY_ykE/UkoYlsuBfWI/AAAAAAAAIi4/DmXu9mf34GU/s1600-h/window-daybed5.jpg"><img title="window daybed" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="window daybed" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DNkGegbb1yc/UkoYl3UAUTI/AAAAAAAAIi8/eQ9sy7GofCo/window-daybed_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="397" height="267" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Well, that about wraps-up the tour of our windows.  There are a few other details I haven’t touched on, but I need to give you something to see when you get here.</p> <p>Thanks for your indulgence.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YrSlgGi4_JQ/UkoYm5c9sMI/AAAAAAAAIjI/Le6sZyAeBz0/s1600-h/signature%25255B5%25255D.gif"><img title="signature" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="signature" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NCpYMGPNvkg/UkoYobWoQsI/AAAAAAAAIjQ/YOZpMOxvmD0/signature_thumb%25255B3%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="100" height="79" /></a></p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-32662932164356543272013-09-17T15:16:00.001-05:002013-09-17T15:16:33.792-05:00A Plush Fall<p>I love transitioning into fall.  Even if the weather isn’t cooperating fully—just seeing mums and pumpkins in front of Kroger makes me happy!</p> <p>I am always so excited to decorate my home and the shop for fall, although, I believe that I tend to decorate with a fall theme year ‘round.  It incorporates the colors and accents I love, so why wouldn’t I use them all of the time?</p> <p>At the house, I’m holding back a little.  I’ve put away the “summer” banner, the cobalt hurricanes and the shell encrusted orbs.  The candles are changing from ivory to brown and the candle sticks from glass to well- patinaed (apparently you <strike>can’t</strike> shouldn’t past-tense “patina”) brass.   </p> <p>But  at the shop we have added the Halloween inventory and a plethora of pumpkins—plush and otherwise!  There are oat standards and a variety of other decorative accents you can use to make changes of your own.  I have taken a few pictures and hope you will come back to check-out our ideas.  For now, though, I thought I’d share some of our Plush Pumpkins.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PGK5sp9nU1Q/Uji4d-SisLI/AAAAAAAAIew/lblhEKoGHXg/s1600-h/plush%252520fall%2525202013%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="plush fall 2013" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="plush fall 2013" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AgfZooVepfI/Uji4e8CwZTI/AAAAAAAAIe4/0QPzF9grKw8/plush%252520fall%2525202013_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="391" height="315" /></a></p> <p>Folks often ask how they should display their Plush Pumpkins, so I thought a few pictures might help.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3flIBjB-J3w/Uji4fnjViSI/AAAAAAAAIfA/Wa6pEnDxEo4/s1600-h/plush%252520fall%2525202013%2525202%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="plush fall 2013 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="plush fall 2013 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pPpvJ1D-cKE/Uji4gZBUNiI/AAAAAAAAIfI/x4TCl-mZhsg/plush%252520fall%2525202013%2525202_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="440" height="180" /></a></p> <p>You don’t have to have a baker’s dozen for your display.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tu1rF-hpED8/Uji4hfjcuxI/AAAAAAAAIfQ/0CeKW3ybCPM/s1600-h/plush%252520fall%2525202013%2525203%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="plush fall 2013 3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="plush fall 2013 3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mEea-Dg9kjs/Uji4iJ161AI/AAAAAAAAIfY/uk9S-jFyWIk/plush%252520fall%2525202013%2525203_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="452" height="472" /></a></p> <p>A grouping of three pumpkins is my favorite display, but if you only want one—they can make a solitary statement, as well (note the pumpkin atop the scale).  Also, just because they’re velvet, doesn’t mean they can’t be displayed with your favorite rusty junk.  In fact, the juxtaposition makes a wonderful eye-catching display. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IMzWUcAzgyI/Uji4jGSqKmI/AAAAAAAAIfg/3kt2YGYHvEA/s1600-h/plush%252520fall%2525202013%2525205%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img title="plush fall 2013 5" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="plush fall 2013 5" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-P2vX81BZfHs/Uji4j3O1brI/AAAAAAAAIfo/5VU5YvnubDU/plush%252520fall%2525202013%2525205_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="391" height="537" /></a></p> <p>Of course, they are right at home surrounded by glitz and gold, as well.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zYjawy3ViTQ/Uji4l5VDt3I/AAAAAAAAIfw/2mL1KiPlADA/s1600-h/plush%252520fall%2525202013%2525204%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img title="plush fall 2013 4" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="plush fall 2013 4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uZNxmNHvsjI/Uji4mysyrcI/AAAAAAAAIf4/Ygrg4_CPZjM/plush%252520fall%2525202013%2525204_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="432" height="263" /></a></p> <p>So, don’t let the issue of “how will I display mine” keep you from taking a few home.  Remember, we are always available to help you brainstorm a few ideas for your own arrangement.</p> <p>Hope to see you in our Plush Pumpkin patch soon!</p> <p>Thanks for your indulgence,</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lKhFgZzbbLg/Uji4nD1SSQI/AAAAAAAAIgA/JI4aZ9pBtto/s1600-h/signature%25255B5%25255D.gif"><img title="signature" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="signature" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aFbX0LQgX1k/Uji4oOnUArI/AAAAAAAAIgI/4b7VTkeIcwU/signature_thumb%25255B3%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="92" height="73" /></a></p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-7105663247958447332013-08-10T16:26:00.001-05:002013-08-10T16:26:13.926-05:00Plush Pumpkin Season Approaches<p> . . . and I couldn’t be more excited!  It’s my favorite time of year and I am ready to make the transition to Autumn.  I will however restrain myself a while longer.</p> <p>In anticipation of this wonderful time of year, I will be placing an order for Plush Pumpkins.  I’ve decided to make a special offer . . .</p> <p>Any prepaid orders for Plush Pumpkins, placed before August 24th, will be discount 20%.  Now is the time to place your order—remember, too, that they make great gifts!  </p> <p>All pumpkins are handmade in America and are accented with “really real” squash stems—making each pumpkin truly one-of-a-kind!  (how great is that?!?)</p> <p>The color samples are below—choose your color(s) and size(s), then call the shop during business hours (We’re on summer hours until after Labor Day, so call between 10am -  4 pm, Mon – Sat) to place your order.  You are, of course, welcome to come in to see the fabric samples “live and in person,” too.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zQe6khq_mxA/UgavzinMGJI/AAAAAAAAIR4/HERZ5XAbZjs/s1600-h/velvet%252520pumpkins%25252C%252520page%2525201%25255B6%25255D.png"><img title="velvet pumpkins, page 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="velvet pumpkins, page 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MxZfYPKBriw/Ugav0evOLnI/AAAAAAAAISA/SWwsUsfKPd0/velvet%252520pumpkins%25252C%252520page%2525201_thumb%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="422" height="243" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yo87ZTctAFw/Ugav155_lRI/AAAAAAAAISI/7rbEai6HZoU/s1600-h/velvet%252520pumpkins%25252C%252520page%2525202%25255B6%25255D.png"><img title="velvet pumpkins, page 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="velvet pumpkins, page 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MDgtsJuEMNE/Ugav2qQUBwI/AAAAAAAAISM/4W7j4401osE/velvet%252520pumpkins%25252C%252520page%2525202_thumb%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="426" height="251" /></a></p> <blockquote> <p><font size="5" face="Wellsley">2” pumpkins  $9.95</font></p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p><font size="5" face="Wellsley">3” pumpkins $15.95</font></p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p><font size="5" face="Wellsley">4” pumpkins $22.95</font></p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p><font size="5" face="Wellsley">5” pumpkins $30.95</font></p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p><font size="5" face="Wellsley">6” pumpkins $39.95</font></p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p><font size="5" face="Wellsley">8” pumpkins $47.95</font></p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p><font size="5" face="Wellsley">10” pumpkins $53.95</font></p> </blockquote> <p> </p> <p>Still not sure if you should order some?  Take a look at how we’ve used them throughout the shop (throughout the year, too!).</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FLuc0NoUDsM/Ugav3lhkj8I/AAAAAAAAISY/H3CjT598ZvY/s1600-h/winter%252520plush%252520pumpkins%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img title="winter plush pumpkins" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="winter plush pumpkins" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zrjCyZAcFlM/Ugav4Fvn27I/AAAAAAAAISg/isZdrKvcIos/winter%252520plush%252520pumpkins_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="289" height="392" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GIEpgC1xsqU/Ugav5KF8qXI/AAAAAAAAISo/ZFYC3iMkn1Q/s1600-h/velvet%252520pumpkin%25252C%252520stone%25252C%252520fall%25252012%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="velvet pumpkin, stone, fall 12" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="velvet pumpkin, stone, fall 12" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TAft-Z-_C6Y/Ugav5oxTshI/AAAAAAAAISw/HxkL8TybSiY/velvet%252520pumpkin%25252C%252520stone%25252C%252520fall%25252012_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="289" height="383" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CTetnlzlBCc/Ugav6-uZOYI/AAAAAAAAIS4/RGK21QHalew/s1600-h/pumpkins%252520in%252520pots%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="pumpkins in pots" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="pumpkins in pots" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Dd38uGk0nAU/Ugav7gSbRGI/AAAAAAAAITA/W8UDoG4ycu4/pumpkins%252520in%252520pots_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="289" height="218" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qlJM0OJS9Ts/Ugav8QyVxUI/AAAAAAAAITI/R0ABeeWhgO4/s1600-h/tureen%25252C%252520pumpkins%252520and%252520flowers%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="tureen, pumpkins and flowers" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="tureen, pumpkins and flowers" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8jcMb7wNaqo/Ugav9CKsixI/AAAAAAAAITQ/pBkR1tOQCu8/tureen%25252C%252520pumpkins%252520and%252520flowers_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="289" height="358" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>If I get enough orders, I will place two orders, one on the 17th, then again on the 24th (for the fence sitters)—the earlier you order, the earlier you receive!!!</p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-62946674503123313162013-07-23T09:10:00.001-05:002013-07-23T09:10:47.580-05:00Summer sidewalk sale<p><font face="Gungsuh"><font size="3">So, you’ve heard about the sale, but you’re thinking—<em>Sure, I  like it and what a great deal, but what will I do with it?</em></font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">Let me see if I can help with a few suggestions . . .</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ie11KvIjCaQ/Ue6OnraXKiI/AAAAAAAAINI/9bwKiFDynok/s1600-h/sws%2525202%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="sws 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="sws 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-icslLxEjESk/Ue6OoI63exI/AAAAAAAAINQ/EOnHdr8eWCY/sws%2525202_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="334" height="223" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">Basic white canisters will work in any décor.  For use on the kitchen counter or in the pantry, this canister set has a a tight seal to protect contents from pests and humidity.  Think:  your own kitchen or a great gift for newlyweds.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-R4e5_mkQ7Iw/Ue6OoiEa9VI/AAAAAAAAINY/qT0g3iaNe_I/s1600-h/SWS%2525201%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="SWS 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="SWS 1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kv7jfl5qbkE/Ue6OpJuwcGI/AAAAAAAAINg/kwJ2hCDT6mE/SWS%2525201_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="280" height="300" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">A utensil basket of goodies . . . here you see a basket perfect for use as a utensil caddy, with a large slot for napkins.  The red is ideal for summer entertaining, as well as the holidays.  It would also be perfect for organizing a desk or a vanity.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">Also shown are our vintage-style utensils (all are on sale for 30% off)—at this price you can afford a special set for summer tables or your other special occasions. </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S7d6fWZBiUg/Ue6Opnv6yCI/AAAAAAAAINo/CP-yGP2bVHw/s1600-h/sws%2525203%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="sws 3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="sws 3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aYJ4uXZoqp4/Ue6OqOSSxuI/AAAAAAAAINw/_So7L0HJCx4/sws%2525203_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="194" height="379" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">Basic cream and and black bowls for 50% off would work on almost any table.  They would look especially great paired with our winter wildlife salad plate, also in cream and black (70% off).  Know anyone who likes to entertain at Christmas?</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hcrJ0p89WEQ/Ue6OqgwcnkI/AAAAAAAAIN4/cedPnVW3JDw/s1600-h/sws%2525204%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="sws 4" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="sws 4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VkYNwbBDoKA/Ue6OrYGHqfI/AAAAAAAAIOA/D8OYHOHt56w/sws%2525204_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="239" height="358" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">Know anyone who collects owls?  (Need I say more?)</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh"></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0_Ify2m7N2U/Ue6Orz8SpMI/AAAAAAAAIOI/CfTYFabIwag/s1600-h/sws%2525205%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="sws 5" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="sws 5" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-l66gx6ms7rg/Ue6OsEiwBfI/AAAAAAAAIOQ/Kj0dU3PThSA/sws%2525205_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="316" height="211" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">Do you like to serve cheeses or pastries or know someone who does?  This covered dish takes your presentation to a new level, while keeping your food fresh.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">This generously sized cake pedestal is perfect for a summer table (be sure to note the snail on the base), but can adapt to a holiday setting, as well, with a few strategically placed bits of pine or ribbon.</font></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mBtM-_-bDEk/Ue6Os4Cin5I/AAAAAAAAIOY/7W3QWkjNaFg/s1600-h/sws%2525206%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="sws 6" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="sws 6" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3jHWl0P3eKs/Ue6OtZNHZ1I/AAAAAAAAIOg/MKf1wAoGASQ/sws%2525206_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="206" height="308" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">This tunic is the perfect beach cover-up, but will transition into fall as a great blouse over jeans or leggings.  I am sure you know someone who would look great in it.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pfpb_1xOEv8/Ue6OuL5neqI/AAAAAAAAIOo/9gyVgKcEb5U/s1600-h/sws%2525207%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="sws 7" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="sws 7" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-10Q3CpSKk8A/Ue6OvYos2BI/AAAAAAAAIOw/086eh_L_hcg/sws%2525207_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="353" height="236" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">Jute tote with a batik-style print is the perfect weekend, get-away bag.  At this price, you can afford to fill it with a few items for a great gift for your friend.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wRXhuNpf6Vw/Ue6Ov-zr1dI/AAAAAAAAIO4/pSyuWmVGhKQ/s1600-h/sws%2525208%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="sws 8" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="sws 8" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-U-H9dMuET-Y/Ue6OwuN8-eI/AAAAAAAAIPA/u3RLVgWmoXQ/sws%2525208_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="331" height="262" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">This picture is is full of ideas.  Start with cloth napkins—set a beautiful table and do something good for the environment (all napkins are on sale); the green plates are made in Portugal are the perfect accent for a variety of settings.  </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">Know anyone who likes to decorate with a nautical theme? We have a variety of items suited for lakeside décor—starting with these nautical knot napkin rings.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">Our lovely trio of green pedestal bowls stack or separate.  Reproduced to mimic depression glass, they add a vintage feel to your table or sideboard. </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mnzIqifeEKo/Ue6Ow47moxI/AAAAAAAAIPI/NMfv_zSkxB8/s1600-h/sws%2525209%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="sws 9" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="sws 9" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2jiXOmqefv4/Ue6OxY62JAI/AAAAAAAAIPQ/ADSC4HMERig/sws%2525209_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="289" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">Classic black accent pieces with brass deer head handles are great for fall/Christmas décor (mismarked here—they are actually 50% off).</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5366BZUA2xI/Ue6Ox3kq_FI/AAAAAAAAIPY/NERoC_iwn7k/s1600-h/sws%25252010%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="sws 10" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="sws 10" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SALF-MG7vQY/Ue6OyZSj75I/AAAAAAAAIPc/vTg_CUBCAVY/sws%25252010_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="229" height="342" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">Teapot, sugar bowl and creamer, mugs and pedestal bowls would make a great gift for your mother or grandmother.  At 50% off you can buy several!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-esSR_VBi9hE/Ue6Oy7C7YRI/AAAAAAAAIPo/s-XZ18bsmN8/s1600-h/sws%25252012%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="sws 12" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="sws 12" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VzvnDCykZa4/Ue6OzfmuP3I/AAAAAAAAIPw/V2gBaR59g9w/sws%25252012_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="211" height="357" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">A silver plate coaster is the perfect purchase for a wine connoisseur; available in a variety of designs, it can also be used as a trinket catch-all or a candle stand.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">Black glass candlesticks are elegant and classic, but can easily transition for an elegantly spooky Halloween scene.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh"></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tHfnXagFbPQ/Ue6OzzXeunI/AAAAAAAAIP4/KCCBsKEjpUc/s1600-h/sws%25252013%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="sws 13" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="sws 13" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FhIiKjfW_Qo/Ue6O0Bc3_iI/AAAAAAAAIQA/WnAeC4R_yO8/sws%25252013_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="222" height="332" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">These classic hurricanes are lovely with a candles or other decorative elements.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZWSJkjmtaaY/Ue6O02eQDtI/AAAAAAAAIQI/ncpKYn2ly4A/s1600-h/sws%25252014%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="sws 14" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="sws 14" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-V__nutzwxuQ/Ue6O1R4wpfI/AAAAAAAAIQQ/CCoJisTOJIs/sws%25252014_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="335" height="256" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">Reproduction prints from our Williamsburg collection keep the man-room from being taken over with scenes of blood letting or football.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yj_IxZBnWOs/Ue6O1xpeLTI/AAAAAAAAIQY/gZaySJqcTFk/s1600-h/sws%25252015%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="sws 15" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="sws 15" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8wwzWOKQI4g/Ue6O2vRdL8I/AAAAAAAAIQg/uyV722mIHtc/sws%25252015_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="232" height="354" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">Gilded terra cotta accents are perfect for holiday décor, but work well everyday, too!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6Y7MH5FJrRk/Ue6O22mRE7I/AAAAAAAAIQo/vpajp1YoIdg/s1600-h/sws%25252017%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="sws 17" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="sws 17" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7iRLMmdWlco/Ue6O3YQtIcI/AAAAAAAAIQw/ONzvzXZsay0/sws%25252017_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="335" height="224" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">50% off of vintage-look baby bibs are great gifts for new grandmas or to keep at your house for visiting babies/toddlers.   You can never have enough photo frames—neither can your friends, so pick some up to give as gifts! </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0tw9aCOUGO0/Ue6O32I_96I/AAAAAAAAIQ4/pmTOoEiUqnM/s1600-h/sws%25252018%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Gungsuh"><img title="sws 18" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="sws 18" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PSl9KssP3Kk/Ue6O4XLgsxI/AAAAAAAAIRA/bEsn5sP9Olc/sws%25252018_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="345" height="231" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">Here are my favorite melamine plates.  I would keep these on hand for visiting children and for patio parties.  Again, you see some of our discounted flatware.  Great for everyday or special occasions.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">So, if you’re wondering whether or not you should come down to shop the summer sidewalk sale . . . wonder no longer.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Gungsuh">Thanks for your indulgence,</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-urh3k08PnqQ/Ue6O49QSuKI/AAAAAAAAIRI/57uexlOfn9A/s1600-h/signature%25255B4%25255D.gif"><img title="signature" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="signature" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jJfI_peuWho/Ue6O5RmT9aI/AAAAAAAAIRM/NSaXfyR_9y0/signature_thumb%25255B2%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="133" height="105" /></a></p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-65233123458244069162013-06-10T07:59:00.001-05:002013-06-10T07:59:42.923-05:00Camembert and Berries<p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">While we were stationed in Germany—many, many years ago—I was introduced to camembert cheese on toast with preiselberen (kind of like mini cranberries).  The presentation at our then favorite gasthaus, Berg Wirt, was this:  two pieces of white bread, toasted and cut on the diagonal, served alongside a breaded and baked mini wheel of camembert with a dollop of preiselbeeren.  It was delicious and I ordered it e-v-e-r-y- time we went there.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">Since then, I have prepared and enjoyed camembert and brie in a variety of fashions.  Heck, there are few things I enjoy as much a slice of good brie on a fresh Triscuit (Velveeta on white bread, anyone?), but I recently tried a recipe recommended by a friend and am in love!  (Thanks Amy!)</font></p> <p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">(This is the recipe I referenced in <a href="http://hodgepodge-home.blogspot.com/2013/05/blackberries-and-book-folding.html">this post</a> about a creative evening with friends and family.)</font></p> <p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">Your ingredients:</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-i3KeGiTvf98/UbXNqK2FBWI/AAAAAAAAIDU/c_HFcgDtmxA/s1600-h/2013-05-31-17.51.105.jpg"><img title="2013-05-31 17.51.10" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2013-05-31 17.51.10" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MEXBLPSF6ck/UbXNqx1OHHI/AAAAAAAAIDc/iWqNMn-_3aY/2013-05-31-17.51.10_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="332" height="250" /></a></p> <p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">berries, I used blackberries, but this would work with just about any type of berry (2 cups) </font></p> <p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">agave nectar (2 T)</font></p> <p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">fresh rosemary (about 1 T, chopped—reserve some for garnish)</font></p> <p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">a small wheel of camembert (or brie)</font></p> <p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">a fresh baguette, sliced</font></p> <p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">butter</font></p> <p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">balsamic glaze*</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kEK-97UP8Zw/UbXNrbYUfiI/AAAAAAAAIDk/xIVr3bfIq54/s1600-h/2013-05-31-18.25.505.jpg"><img title="2013-05-31 18.25.50" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2013-05-31 18.25.50" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zF7dECWJb1c/UbXNr3NTE6I/AAAAAAAAIDs/O1h8AaAzv44/2013-05-31-18.25.50_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="305" height="230" /></a></p> <p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">Mix the berries, agave nectar and rosemary together—allow juices to extract from the berries while you prepare the baguette slices.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">Spread each side with butter, then brown on a griddle.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tr4Ul9k2iAY/UbXNss824xI/AAAAAAAAID0/Rs7HrkzoeDk/s1600-h/2013-05-31-18.30.546.jpg"><img title="2013-05-31 18.30.54" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2013-05-31 18.30.54" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1vaU5QLNkRA/UbXNtKPeODI/AAAAAAAAID8/esRZF3BbeRo/2013-05-31-18.30.54_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="239" height="317" /></a></p> <p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">Transfer baguette slices to a baking sheet, top with a slice of camembert and the berry mixture; place in</font> <font face="Arial Unicode MS">oven set at 400</font>°<font face="Arial Unicode MS">, until cheese is melting.  Transfer to serving platter, drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uFFiS9O2MKE/UbXNt3a_DGI/AAAAAAAAIEE/xxAf4y_KXOk/s1600-h/2013-05-31-20.05.335.jpg"><img title="2013-05-31 20.05.33" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2013-05-31 20.05.33" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-J7TPXxJ6hUo/UbXNunAZDpI/AAAAAAAAIEM/0QikwIvdEgA/2013-05-31-20.05.33_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="344" height="260" /></a></p> <p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">This is now one of my “go to” favorites!  </font></p> <p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">*for the balsamic glaze:  mix 2 cups of balsamic vinegar with 1 cup of brown sugar in a small sauce pan, heat to boiling.  Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mixture until reduced by (about) half—mixture should be thick and syrupy.  (Refrigerate the remainder and use on other stuff—hamburgers, vegies, whathaveyou!)</font></p> <p><font face="Arial Unicode MS">Thanks for your indulgence,</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jtNJ5gzBe3E/UbXNu_l_VZI/AAAAAAAAIEU/Vrp68Gd3Ztk/s1600-h/signature%25255B5%25255D.gif"><img title="signature" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="signature" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tgMQt2SAaz4/UbXNvS-02nI/AAAAAAAAIEc/QDMZkJOFWJc/signature_thumb%25255B3%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="96" height="76" /></a></p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-83527802545403333942013-06-08T07:45:00.001-05:002013-06-09T10:18:40.622-05:00Summertime grillingNot being a big fan of hot weather, there are a few things I do enjoy about the summer—not the least of which is grilling most of our meals. In actuality, we are year ‘round grillers, but we truly step-up the game during the summer months.<br />
Everything from chicken legs and hotdogs to beef filets and prime rib have been prepared on our grill. I would like to expand my repertoire with regard to main dishes, but the accompanying dishes, as well. <br />
I’ve prepared the more obvious side dishes on the grill—corn on the cob, potatoes and vegies—but there are some many more opportunities to use the grill. <br />
I started thinking about this while I was preparing one of my family’s favorite appetizers last week—mango brie quesadillas (thank you, Stacy)—and committed to myself that I would start investigating the aisles at our local book store for grilling books. (Yup—that means I’ll be buying yet another cookbook, but a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do. Don’t be a hater—it’s for my family for heaven’s sake.)<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wQ9LVf7DaLw/UbMnZAegxWI/AAAAAAAAIBY/9NJH1ZaN2DQ/s1600-h/mango-brie-quesadillas4.jpg"><img alt="mango brie quesadillas" border="0" height="246" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iKK9QDPX4s8/UbMnZpH4-VI/AAAAAAAAIBg/8egWiOudIFg/mango-brie-quesadillas_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="mango brie quesadillas" width="228" /></a><br />
Truth is, as I typed that my mind went to Barefoot Contessa and Giada De Laurentiis cookbooks already in my collection. They probably have a few recipes in there, but I am pretty sure Bobby Flay or another grilling expert would have it all neatly packed into one volume. Again, this will require some exploration.<br />
In the meantime, I wanted to share the recipe I came-up with the other night. I had thawed some chicken breasts, but did not have a marinade planned. Since I had the mango standing by for the quesadillas, I decided to use them in the marinade. I actually buy mango in a jar—the kind packed in juice—because it is quick and easy to use for morning smoothies. <br />
Looking in the fridge and realizing we are heading out of town for a few days, I decided I needed to use the remnants of an open yogurt container. A mango yogurt marinade started to formulate in my mind. It’s loosely based on a recipe I got from my friend’s, Brooke’s, sister, Lynn. I usually use plain yogurt for marinades, but all we had was vanilla Greek yogurt—again, for smoothies. Here’s how it played-out:<br />
for six boneless, skinless chicken breasts<br />
1 c. of yogurt<br />
1/2 cup of mango juice (from jar)<br />
1 T fresh lime juice<br />
garlic (I had to use powdered because I was flat-out of fresh—if was okay, but it’ll never happen again. I used about 1 t, but will use 2-3 minced cloves when I make it again.)<br />
chopped cilantro, about 3 T<br />
2 t curry powder<br />
3 T olive oil<br />
I allowed it to marinade for about 1 hour, but will allow more time the next time I make it. I grilled over medium-low heat. don’t ask me how long—as I rarely do it the same way twice.<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6xkbPMH92Nk/UbMnaSKIvOI/AAAAAAAAIBo/lECvFv5tb_M/s1600-h/mango-chicken5.jpg"><img alt="mango chicken" border="0" height="322" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dID_i48d_lY/UbMna-S4PgI/AAAAAAAAIBw/MPBV2_7JpNE/mango-chicken_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="mango chicken" width="243" /></a><br />
Do you have any favorite grilling recipes? Will you share them with me, please. I enjoy cookbook recipes, prepared by people in restaurant-worthy kitchens, but the best ones come from real people in their real kitchens.<br />
Thanks for your indulgence.<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gIEPzr20CZo/UbMnbcSTrOI/AAAAAAAAIB4/35esju40OD8/s1600-h/signature5.gif"><img alt="signature" border="0" height="78" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-E46-ldfPslg/UbMnbxSkeFI/AAAAAAAAICA/tsK_Vf048v0/signature_thumb3.gif?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="signature" width="99" /></a>Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-14599172372008798812013-05-31T08:52:00.001-05:002013-06-04T08:10:23.451-05:00Blackberries and book folding<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WUtRgQfMWlE/Uaiq5fMGwbI/AAAAAAAAH-o/JBgKYW9bzss/s1600-h/book%252520fold%252520all%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="book fold all" border="0" height="236" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fpqhZE12CMk/Uaiq55oqunI/AAAAAAAAH-w/_K8fhfVubDs/book%252520fold%252520all_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="book fold all" width="427" /></a><br />
I’ve been thinking about having some girlfriends over for dinner and a creative activity, but couldn’t manage to put the plans together. On Tuesday, I had the thought that I really want to put together a window display in support of the <a href="http://www.artsandheritage.us/writers/index.html">Clarksville Writers Conference</a>.<br />
Quickly, the thoughts converged and I sent out a quick facebook message asking a few friends to join me to dinner and book folding. As the request was last minute and people tend to make plans in advance, I was only able to entice a few to join me. <br />
So, thanks to Taylor, Kate, Kendall and Hunter for helping me create a substantial creative display for our windows at Hodgepodge. If you’re in downtown Clarksville, I hope you stop by to see. <br />
If you want to learn more about the conference, visit their website <a href="http://www.artsandheritage.us/writers/index.html">here</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jTx-ZI7tRDk/Uaiq6RCZ_hI/AAAAAAAAH-4/SukpAdNhRGc/s1600-h/book%252520fold%2525206%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="book fold 6" border="0" height="233" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JST8FnHsExU/Uaiq66Y4XeI/AAAAAAAAH_A/Qu7a2Y9VaZg/book%252520fold%2525206_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="book fold 6" width="309" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zVNLWXkc4c4/Uaiq7b_5iWI/AAAAAAAAH_I/kpQ6vmhcstU/s1600-h/book%252520fold%2525205%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="book fold 5" border="0" height="238" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vAxUOdaq1Gk/Uaiq793PkyI/AAAAAAAAH_Q/MBDVwKwzmCA/book%252520fold%2525205_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="book fold 5" width="315" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0R5mhlTvqZc/Uaiq8dPhv1I/AAAAAAAAH_Y/kbL2-9jEWVQ/s1600-h/book%252520fold%2525203%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="book fold 3" border="0" height="235" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JYj4ggKAmWY/Uaiq8zSLteI/AAAAAAAAH_g/_LKl1_5YZ50/book%252520fold%2525203_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="book fold 3" width="311" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ptAS7aZKOYU/Uaiq9Rfdh_I/AAAAAAAAH_o/nRV5mM_ou1o/s1600-h/book%252520fold%2525204%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="book fold 4" border="0" height="236" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EzXX6VkhPNM/Uaiq93PjmYI/AAAAAAAAH_w/ulTZHzIZuNo/book%252520fold%2525204_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="book fold 4" width="312" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kfBx9rI9qcc/Uaiq-d5VI4I/AAAAAAAAH_4/Sjg3sLPPSWA/s1600-h/book%252520fold%2525202%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="book fold 2" border="0" height="236" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lmvfZ5Xvmb0/Uaiq--b06qI/AAAAAAAAIAA/3tdJJCvgGds/book%252520fold%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="book fold 2" width="313" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kmI1oz_HUdE/Uaiq_cZo_GI/AAAAAAAAIAI/oPZNs3IvpVI/s1600-h/book%252520fold%2525201%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="book fold 1" border="0" height="238" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pTy0HxiCqeQ/Uaiq_wYpdxI/AAAAAAAAIAQ/oRxARkoUgSY/book%252520fold%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="book fold 1" width="315" /></a><br />
I’ve written <a href="http://hodgepodge-home.blogspot.com/2013/03/you-can-tell-book-by-its-cover.html">another blog</a> about using vintage books in your decorating, as well as page/book folding; I am really drawn to the artistic qualities they offer. I encourage you to try one on your own. <br />
I recently found this blog with some great patterns and tutorials on the craft. Click the picture for a link to the blog.<br />
<a href="http://www.refabdiaries.com/2012/01/book-folding-free-patterns.html"><img alt="book folding image" border="0" height="349" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NDM-0Vll-94/UairAedRwbI/AAAAAAAAIAY/ttdp9ndpV20/book%252520folding%252520image%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="book folding image" width="259" /></a><br />
Oh, I almost forgot the “blackberry” reference in the title of this blog . . . <br />
Just in case you’re thinking, “Note to self—don’t accept an invitation to spend an evening of creativity with Paige. She will work me like a dog just to get her windows decorated!” Let me entice you with a photo of the platter of appetizers I offered . . .<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0zWcgXs_cHU/UairA3F9IhI/AAAAAAAAIAg/JDmn_VZrGdM/s1600-h/blackberry%252520%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="blackberry " border="0" height="245" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DtEOpKs8nlE/UairBZJrY-I/AAAAAAAAIAo/hRMYTfVAihc/blackberry%252520_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="blackberry " width="325" /></a><br />
Sure, I overcooked the steak for the salads, but with this platter at the center of the table, I believe I was forgiven for the hard labor and burnt steak! (A special thanks to Amy for sending me a link to the recipe—it arrived in my inbox yesterday morning! The moment I saw it I knew I would be fixing it for my friends. I will share the recipe later.)<br />
One, very important thanks I neglected to mention earlier is for our son, Haedyn. He cleaned-up the dinner dishes and regaled us with his multitude of talents all the while we created book art.<br />
Thanks for your indulgence!<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IRuuBw-Urqk/UairCAJzXdI/AAAAAAAAIAw/zlelooDkZm8/s1600-h/signature%25255B4%25255D.gif"><img alt="signature" border="0" height="105" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2uqsnLnI3-M/UairChr6O6I/AAAAAAAAIA4/NBfx2WQQv3Y/signature_thumb%25255B2%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="signature" width="133" /></a>Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-41703974100004896762013-05-22T20:36:00.001-05:002013-05-22T20:36:48.226-05:00garden trellis<p>A few weeks ago I mentioned, in my column for The Leaf Chronicle, the fact that I had assembled a pyramid-shaped garden trellis using some inexpensive, pre-made trellises. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VEYgpAGhrPk/UZw9gSUEc0I/AAAAAAAAH7A/TsPI5UspA30/s1600-h/trellis%252520pyramid%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="trellis pyramid" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="trellis pyramid" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PL3IFRK9ybA/UZw9hOp72PI/AAAAAAAAH7I/K1mRXV9Fs8w/trellis%252520pyramid_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="237" height="355" /></a></p> <p>Here’s how you can make one, too.</p> <p>You will need:</p> <p>Three rose trellises</p> <p>one 8” terra cotta pot</p> <p>plastic tie straps</p> <p>shovel</p> <p>a good friend, flown in from Norway and her adorable daughter</p> <p>vine seeds and water</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_ju_yopwgHY/UZw9hyPU24I/AAAAAAAAH7Q/cAL2tbXCVbc/s1600-h/2013-05-02-09.55.59.jpg"><img title="2013-05-02 09.55.59" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2013-05-02 09.55.59" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-K2r9yZnMKNI/UZw9iktSK2I/AAAAAAAAH7Y/crus3YJuq18/2013-05-02-09.55.59_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="322" height="215" /></a></p> <p>First, ask your friend to hold the first two trellises in position, while she is also attempting to explain to her 3 1/2 year old why she must wait to attach the plastic tie straps.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DFKUDq-OwWU/UZw9janQBGI/AAAAAAAAH7g/v_1qpgd4-5Y/s1600-h/4327.jpg"><img title="432" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="432" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--rbVgoVxZcw/UZw9kHorTVI/AAAAAAAAH7o/PLMvku3AvtY/432_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="255" height="340" /></a></p> <p>Quickly mark position for the points of contact  for each of the trellises in order to “plant” the ends in the ground.  This will give the structure additional stability when it “runs into” your 90 lb dog.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RjWX4PqFMGA/UZw9k5PESmI/AAAAAAAAH7w/HLdDdtHKmK0/s1600-h/434.jpg"><img title="434" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="434" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Q9rg3Gg0cCY/UZw9p3h-0MI/AAAAAAAAH74/ge-himoC7vY/434_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="313" height="235" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zV3nNF5vAoE/UZw9qpq0nlI/AAAAAAAAH8A/RA8MbRLWhEI/s1600-h/4356.jpg"><img title="435" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="435" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jqSW0WIECqk/UZw9rqaT_XI/AAAAAAAAH8I/T1RxQJG99Vs/435_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="322" height="242" /></a></p> <p>Once you are sure you’ve got the three pieces positioned correctly (check to ensure it relatively level—I used a brick to level this one), then pack the dirt around the points of contact.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UMuf1n6R7T0/UZw9sHsNluI/AAAAAAAAH8Q/1ZWjWBxZ9Sk/s1600-h/4388.jpg"><img title="438" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="438" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yoBPA3ZCAtk/UZw9s0594pI/AAAAAAAAH8Y/STU6fQTAcCw/438_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="263" height="351" /></a></p> <p>You can then turn the three-year-old loose with the strip ties.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gW_KB-QfVvc/UZw9uIOahMI/AAAAAAAAH8g/BxsE3HDEVs8/s1600-h/4413.jpg"><img title="441" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="441" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZNH2l3HQWTg/UZw9uzVUTtI/AAAAAAAAH8o/D1SentIAA50/441_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wt2hWa9i8e4/UZ1ymav3MqI/AAAAAAAAH88/R358NegqQWA/s1600-h/4423.jpg"><img title="442" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="442" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xB-5tRMMiIM/UZ1ym8sVFAI/AAAAAAAAH9E/gxBociZUOxw/442_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="180" /></a></p> <p>I also used basic “L” shaped stakes to add a little more stability.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QpO5wmgnkJU/UZ1ynVgUKeI/AAAAAAAAH9M/uEwnz1XBwsc/s1600-h/4474.jpg"><img title="447" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="447" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tzXVgSrNgdw/UZ1ynyomZRI/AAAAAAAAH9U/XXeb77HF56g/447_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="349" height="262" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2HCaqNNmKMc/UZ1yor4qA_I/AAAAAAAAH9c/UGdPlhIb9SY/s1600-h/4464.jpg"><img title="446" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="446" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-U5UZwHPw65A/UZ1yo65IGQI/AAAAAAAAH9k/WWlA7t_P96Q/446_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="302" height="402" /></a></p> <p>Plant seeds and enlist the help of someone interested in topping-off your efforts with a little water.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WowXrTAsrNg/UZ1ypa9XtAI/AAAAAAAAH9s/E-vzQCd5IEM/s1600-h/4494.jpg"><img title="449" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="449" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-q-HJfgJguOw/UZ1yp1UITbI/AAAAAAAAH90/oGYTb1L69AI/449_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="286" height="381" /></a></p> <p>Add an inverted flower pot to the peak of the pyramid.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-D0YexbJrmKc/UZ1yqR4X7AI/AAAAAAAAH98/OkyQF0gevYk/s1600-h/4534.jpg"><img title="453" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="453" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BKjldeOjJZA/UZ1yqtZ2SJI/AAAAAAAAH-E/aAhug9Ge_NU/453_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="278" height="371" /></a></p> <p>I have a finial for the top, but wanted to make sure the contraption would withstand the typical elements of the area before I topped it.  (I think the storms tonight will give me the opportunity to find my answer.)</p> <p>Let me know if you have any questions.</p> <p>Thanks for your indulgence,</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1jW9yPXg8Ww/UZ1yrHaWucI/AAAAAAAAH-M/PSFvmYNVU6Q/s1600-h/signature_thumb34.gif"><img title="signature_thumb[3]" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="signature_thumb[3]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-p9EKtxRJnl0/UZ1yr59v5TI/AAAAAAAAH-U/wxm187Nj4q4/signature_thumb3_thumb2.gif?imgmax=800" width="95" height="75" /></a></p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-24573382279547146522013-05-05T16:24:00.001-05:002013-05-06T12:07:48.354-05:00the long awaitedIf you’ve been a follower of my blog for any amount of time, you are well aware of the fact that I have been forever looking forward to the time when we could replace a few of our appliances and replace our laminate countertops.<br />
I have been forever posting about my dream options and what I would do if/when I had the opportunity to make some changes. If I mulled one option, I’ve mulled them all!<br />
In case you are new to my blog or you’re grey matter is better occupied with items affecting your own life, allow me to mention a few details about our house.<br />
Our house is slightly older than 130 years. When we purchased it, the kitchen was a bright and cheery yellow with white cabinets and appliances. It was lovely, but didn’t really suit my style. Apparently, I am not “bright and cheery;” I am more dark and, (what?) depressing? No, that’s not it (at least, I hope not). Well, choose your own adjective, but be gentle, please.<br />
First we painted (walls and cabinets), then we added ceiling tin for a backsplash, followed by a few other projects (details are <a href="http://hodgepodge-home.blogspot.com/2009/02/making-plans.html">here</a>). A new refrigerator happened. A few years ago we added the new flooring. <br />
That was big. We did it ourselves. ‘nough said.<br />
I have been struggling with the options available for our counter top choices. The brief history: I wanted marble (too expensive), same was true of the solid surface substitutes. I loved the butcher block counter our friends, Glenn and Märtha had installed in their house, but they didn’t have a backsplash, which we needed due to the tin we had installed.<br />
It took me far too long to come up with idea of using a piece of 1 x 6 and painting in black. The idea hit me while flipping through an issue of This Old House magazine. (I have spent two days looking for an image to show you, but I can’t find it.) Once I had that all-to-obvious answer to my problem, the die was cast and we started planning. <br />
This spring, Darren let me know that he had set aside enough money so that we could purchase the remainder of our countertops and some appliances.<br />
Okay—so, let’s cut to the chase. The new stuff!<br />
It started like this:<br />
<em>off came the counter tops and out with the dishwasher . . .</em><br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jXpEa_U66JE/UYbN24RfEdI/AAAAAAAAH0s/mmZ3jb1sIKc/s1600-h/2013-05-01%25252009.01.57%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2013-05-01 09.01.57" border="0" height="339" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vlfV13LI--w/UYbN3a0-c6I/AAAAAAAAH00/adpRDbukkwM/2013-05-01%25252009.01.57_thumb%25255B19%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2013-05-01 09.01.57" width="255" /></a><br />
<em>we have a large, cast iron sink—that will be back . . .</em><br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WCcsnX-Yk8g/UYbN37OQu4I/AAAAAAAAH04/GbJHq67gZ0U/s1600-h/2013-05-01%25252009.02.05%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2013-05-01 09.02.05" border="0" height="359" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xpqGZM5Hbkg/UYbN4Z_LlaI/AAAAAAAAH1E/y3SuMA3vhVc/2013-05-01%25252009.02.05_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2013-05-01 09.02.05" width="269" /></a><br />
<em>away with the white, only 3 working burners stove . . .</em><br />
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Then there was this:<br />
<em>Larry on the right and his son, Ryan, on the left—taking measurements for the sink . . .</em><br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9FM80A81BfM/UYbN6hLUsSI/AAAAAAAAH1c/3U-DGRPeHu8/s1600-h/2013-05-02%25252009.54.05%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2013-05-02 09.54.05" border="0" height="239" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EwzCle2RUbU/UYbN-GFXirI/AAAAAAAAH1k/UILB1YwXqaY/2013-05-02%25252009.54.05_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2013-05-02 09.54.05" width="358" /></a><br />
<em>Glenn doing his impression of supervisor. He was actually a huge help throughout this process.</em><br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-AuiGXGivWUM/UYbN-p65e9I/AAAAAAAAH1s/PTZZ6AKnXAY/s1600-h/2013-05-02%25252009.54.18%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2013-05-02 09.54.18" border="0" height="239" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CvoqWoh4uC0/UYbN-3ZvkmI/AAAAAAAAH10/wjgtszUNbXs/2013-05-02%25252009.54.18_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2013-05-02 09.54.18" width="358" /></a><br />
<em>My contribution . . . painting the boards for the backsplash.</em><br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5clccpZTmCo/UYbN_btppVI/AAAAAAAAH18/Q2qPUndXpAg/s1600-h/2013-05-02%25252010.44.19%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2013-05-02 10.44.19" border="0" height="259" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0ZOS21DWlt0/UYbN_8sEryI/AAAAAAAAH2E/HGK0HsCnCTk/2013-05-02%25252010.44.19_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2013-05-02 10.44.19" width="388" /></a><br />
<em>We had a bit of a scare when all of the counter tops were unwrapped and one piece was much lighter than the others.</em><br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uAFASF9nX2M/UYbOAY4QmvI/AAAAAAAAH2M/aTlpSC2fXx4/s1600-h/2013-05-02%25252011.19.52%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2013-05-02 11.19.52" border="0" height="239" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-h8TjZUCCHAU/UYbOBI97a5I/AAAAAAAAH2U/JoWzssXs6ag/2013-05-02%25252011.19.52_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2013-05-02 11.19.52" width="358" /></a><br />
<em>They were purchased on three separate occasions—two pieces were purchased within a few weeks of each other, but the third piece was purchased by Glenn and Märtha several years ago.</em><br />
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<em>As it turned out, two of the pieces had been pre-treated with the mineral oil recommended for the care of butcher block counters. Once we added the mineral oil to the lighter piece it became quickly obvious it would take on the same patina as the others.</em><br />
<em>And, here they are!</em><br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4FSV3V_0ddA/UYbOCai5PFI/AAAAAAAAH2s/OME0bxQdpEY/s1600-h/2013-05-03%25252017.33.04%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2013-05-03 17.33.04" border="0" height="242" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mgsvvqCNYyo/UYbOCqmQBFI/AAAAAAAAH20/nYagmjRLb4U/2013-05-03%25252017.33.04_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2013-05-03 17.33.04" width="363" /></a><br />
<em>I had started to put all of my stuff back in its place, then thought I better get a picture of them naked.</em><br />
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<em>At risk of breaking my arm, patting myself on the back, I have to say they look as though they have always been here; exactly what I wanted. I am happier than I thought I would be!</em><br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3W5JYV95Wik/UYbOEGw9LGI/AAAAAAAAH3M/vpi-THl5gsk/s1600-h/2013-05-03%25252017.35.03%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2013-05-03 17.35.03" border="0" height="246" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yRZ0ZWm2XZE/UYbOEQxxTKI/AAAAAAAAH3U/-ERcZps5nRY/2013-05-03%25252017.35.03_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2013-05-03 17.35.03" width="369" /></a><br />
<em>Then I returned everything to its place. (I will be replacing that microwave soon.)</em><br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6SJY1OKVaRg/UYbOEwyAlaI/AAAAAAAAH3c/QtXFGbXf2G0/s1600-h/2013-05-04%25252017.39.59%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2013-05-04 17.39.59" border="0" height="251" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vSsFUHWG16E/UYbOFUgyfLI/AAAAAAAAH3k/kt1aTk8JPq0/2013-05-04%25252017.39.59_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2013-05-04 17.39.59" width="376" /></a><br />
<em>The new range and hood. I am in love!</em><br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MfjWnYcv9v8/UYbOFgS47hI/AAAAAAAAH3s/lUDrnUElhEM/s1600-h/2013-05-04%25252017.41.48%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2013-05-04 17.41.48" border="0" height="237" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-r9FA1k5Zlrg/UYbOGN3yENI/AAAAAAAAH30/VVExI2chbDY/2013-05-04%25252017.41.48_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2013-05-04 17.41.48" width="356" /></a><br />
<em>You can see the new, extremely quiet and large dishwasher in the left corner.</em><br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-awZQV650WrA/UYbOGk59LKI/AAAAAAAAH38/XXUCDAJerM0/s1600-h/2013-05-04%25252017.41.57%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2013-05-04 17.41.57" border="0" height="245" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mS8ufmT6-hg/UYbOHOOpQfI/AAAAAAAAH4E/NdpxpA8t7_0/2013-05-04%25252017.41.57_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2013-05-04 17.41.57" width="367" /></a><br />
<em>Here you see our wonderful sink back in place.</em> (I missed that dishcloth hanging in the cabinet—oh well, it is the most used room in the house and there is the evidence!)<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Z2iniW_TW8E/UYbOHsR71cI/AAAAAAAAH4M/MgnZzjiygMc/s1600-h/2013-05-04%25252017.41.42%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2013-05-04 17.41.42" border="0" height="257" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UAZRSQ7_tXk/UYbOHwNiqpI/AAAAAAAAH4U/gAPnGfrmMpE/2013-05-04%25252017.41.42_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2013-05-04 17.41.42" width="386" /></a><br />
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Not able to leave “well-enough alone,” I have already considered a possible mini-project. The cabinet doors under the sink are not hanging square anymore. I am thinking of removing them and hanging some curtains instead. What’s your opinion? I think it will look period appropriate. Would you remove the faux drawers and start the curtain there or would you just remove the doors? I suppose if I just remove the doors, they could be replaced later, if desired. I’d use something resembling vintage flax—the real thing is acceptable, too, but I need easy care as dirty hands will be accessing them. I am interested in your thoughts.<br />
Okay—this has been an extremely long and self-indulgent post. I hope it helps someone with their remodeling project. I just want you to know that it was a very inexpensive (as kitchen renovations go) update—less than 6K which included my appliances, counter tops, and the construction costs. I had a very reliable, conscientious and competent team doing the work (Elite Renovations). If you have any questions about my choices or how things are working-out, let me know . . . I’ve been there and <em>now . . .</em> I’ve done that!<br />
More than ever, I thank you for your indulgence.<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ohmc142zR8A/UYbOIiSBOSI/AAAAAAAAH4c/YNH9_ZhBqic/s1600-h/signature%25255B5%25255D.gif"><img alt="signature" border="0" height="77" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8Ft3u0G7JRc/UYbOJBXc9yI/AAAAAAAAH4k/DvgJlqkWdic/signature_thumb%25255B3%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="signature" width="97" /></a>Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-1829397583019368892013-04-26T08:20:00.000-05:002013-04-26T08:20:35.246-05:00inspiration resources<p>ever felt like you are the only person on the face of the earth suffering from a severe lack of creativity? of inspiration? of motivation?</p> <p>well, here I sit—wondering where my “c.i.m.” is, so I started perusing blog list and the answer is no.  no one else appears to be suffering from a lack of c.i.m.</p> <p>did you know in australia, the 25th of april is anzac day?  my friend tanya posted a poignant tribute on her blog, <a href="http://suburbanjubilee.blogspot.com/2013/04/anzac-day-2013.html">suburban jubilee</a>.</p> <p>and then there is the amazing <a href="http://www.pamgarrison.com/">pam garrison</a> who is working on this great commitment to document her <a href="http://www.pamgarrison.com/2013/04/project-life-week-13.html">“project life”</a> (now into week 13), plus all kinds of other creativity she manages to squeeze in as well.  (it’s enough to make a girl feel like a total failure!)</p> <p> </p> <p>then there is my friend, k<a href="http://serendipityvintagestudio.blogspot.com/">imberly jones</a>, who not only participated in one of j<a href="http://jeanneoliverdesigns.com/">eanne oliver’s</a> workshops, but she actually took what she learned and made this . . .</p> <p><a href="http://serendipityvintagestudio.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-painterly-day-in-april.html"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Lovely Day Painterly Collage Art Journal Cover via Serendipity Vintage Studio" border="0" alt="Lovely Day Painterly Collage Art Journal Cover via Serendipity Vintage Studio" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MBPSe6BPJVM/UXp-RlJ3lKI/AAAAAAAAHz4/RspNhAG6fzE/Lovely%252520Day%252520Painterly%252520Collage%252520Art%252520Journal%252520Cover%252520via%252520Serendipity%252520Vintage%252520Studio%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>and finally, my upstairs neighbor, <a href="http://kimberlysantiagoart.blogspot.com/">kimberly santiago</a>—having veered off our mutually-agreed-to complacency path—took another stroll down the road of productivity and added these kits to her inspired inventory.</p> <p><a href="http://kimberlysantiagoart.blogspot.com/2013/04/mixed-media-collage-bangles.html"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="bangle 8" border="0" alt="bangle 8" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WpP_ivx9FXM/UXp-R5wQ3ZI/AAAAAAAAH0A/h__GhRZLyzU/bangle%2525208%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a></p> <p>this is just a sampling of all of the productive and creative folks out there accomplishing great things.</p> <p>so, tell me, how do you overcome your creative obstacles?</p> <p>thanks for your indulgence.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DBHW-F5cdkE/UXp-SaifJDI/AAAAAAAAH0I/zq3UTFz97zk/signature%25255B5%25255D.gif?imgmax=800"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="signature" border="0" alt="signature" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-L4pNV1iS7bQ/UXp-X1_fvKI/AAAAAAAAH0Q/04JW267b7uA/signature_thumb%25255B3%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="87" height="69" /></a></p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-8960867706092740092013-04-16T22:04:00.000-05:002013-04-16T22:11:07.729-05:00changes are afoot<p>there are few things that get me as jazzed about being a shopkeeper as doing a BIG switch-a-roo at the shop.  we have new things rolling into the shop, so my creative juices have been flowing.   it takes  a while to build-up to making such a big change, but once i decide the major pivot points—so to speak—we start the shuffling.  we move the small pieces off of the display furniture, reposition the furniture and start putting it all together again.  </p> <p>we work the new merchandise into the displays and show new ways to use and display the items we have had for a while.  what better way to show folks that we offer home décor that they will use year ‘round?  i mean, when you decorate for the various seasons you choose to celebrate, you don’t move all of your existing furniture and accessories out of the house—you make additions (along with a few subtractions).</p> <p>I hope, if you live nearby, you will come in for a “look-see” yourself, but here are a few pictures to show you a few of our changes.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iMlPoxUy5M4/UW4SA8yJPiI/AAAAAAAAHxE/HJGUDx2jyag/s1600-h/table%252520one.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="table one" border="0" alt="table one" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vbu8fVa1OaQ/UV4_BAvksBI/AAAAAAAAHxM/9aLw5XEARC0/table%252520one_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="393" height="349" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zZ7OgH8dVyk/UV4_BtjkZgI/AAAAAAAAHxQ/ZlVd9-al0Ds/s1600-h/table%252520one%2525202.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="table one 2" border="0" alt="table one 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LgQh2j7C6-w/UV4_CN4w49I/AAAAAAAAHxU/Twy4AeWRdIo/table%252520one%2525202_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="377" height="311" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PnCKFXseFBM/UV4_Cgms9OI/AAAAAAAAHxY/KL9y6s8RorA/s1600-h/table%252520two.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="table two" border="0" alt="table two" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E3c3Wgy-44Y/UV4_DNx__XI/AAAAAAAAHxc/v4geDi9-4zA/table%252520two_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="294" height="436" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XIaA2eRFo44/UV4_Dilk2kI/AAAAAAAAHxg/tQ7AmW7XnYA/s1600-h/wall%252520right.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="wall right" border="0" alt="wall right" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fJpB0gy-P4Y/UV4_EPRIc6I/AAAAAAAAHxk/PWbnnEiYM4k/wall%252520right_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="291" height="433" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BWQz7fHaARo/UV4_EUQ2OxI/AAAAAAAAHxo/X8xr7wJwIhA/s1600-h/wall%252520center.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="wall center" border="0" alt="wall center" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UCsJD3aL7sk/UV4_E2PEb0I/AAAAAAAAHxs/jVWTnkENfGQ/wall%252520center_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="294" height="480" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sZbcSHkT8yc/UV4_FQDJm8I/AAAAAAAAHxw/GzMaJf_Rj1E/s1600-h/wall%252520entire.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="wall entire" border="0" alt="wall entire" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-I0WFQ1h7JDc/UV4_FzHmFiI/AAAAAAAAHx0/WMwfKmrt3R0/wall%252520entire_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="422" height="264" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WO9w54m5-MI/UV4_GNOmq1I/AAAAAAAAHx4/8uQmUnrGKx4/s1600-h/new%252520display.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="new display" border="0" alt="new display" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vEXQ8Ki790E/UV4_GjJtg3I/AAAAAAAAHx8/9EkwoKNzYQs/new%252520display_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="424" height="285" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Xs6xXXZi11k/UV4_Jr1lnVI/AAAAAAAAHyA/mBtXvF_X3n8/s1600-h/angel%252520table.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="angel table" border="0" alt="angel table" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aDBD9HZHJSY/UV4_J_M_uoI/AAAAAAAAHyE/wqlJPis32cU/angel%252520table_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="382" height="299" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Dmphqp1Sr28/UV4_ImOsuZI/AAAAAAAAHyI/QKBKuw5DcWg/s1600-h/front%252520table.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="front table" border="0" alt="front table" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1dEZjUCj6u8/UV4_I6tDNtI/AAAAAAAAHyM/x8tMbqTpgJg/front%252520table_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="380" height="329" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y2FFEiECWV4/UV4_Kat5P7I/AAAAAAAAHyQ/94R47zM8ljY/s1600-h/front%252520wall.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="front wall" border="0" alt="front wall" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BomiuGXComo/UV4_K2OjUfI/AAAAAAAAHyU/K0-YLziO0t0/front%252520wall_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="319" height="475" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-i_CDIiSQ1gI/UV4_LfX3DeI/AAAAAAAAHss/OoJyioSMUwg/s1600-h/sideboard%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sideboard" border="0" alt="sideboard" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IBxntG_K2aw/UV4_L2Fcj-I/AAAAAAAAHs0/YYPvEfRBAJk/sideboard_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="269" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zjkz5JeoDuE/UV4_MLafkcI/AAAAAAAAHyY/_Ru6wkE7r7s/s1600-h/bed%252520bench.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="bed bench" border="0" alt="bed bench" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GHafBr_YPKs/UV4_Msatv7I/AAAAAAAAHyc/QQ2Jbukzq4o/bed%252520bench_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="424" height="285" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EjAclvIXhP0/UV4_M98kBEI/AAAAAAAAHyg/uHS_CF41qNg/s1600-h/middle%252520table.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="middle table" border="0" alt="middle table" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qwI5SaOTosg/UV4_NWF6KGI/AAAAAAAAHyk/QWI4ftefNKo/middle%252520table_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="397" height="266" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6Y6yeKdODu0/UV4_N0VBzbI/AAAAAAAAHyo/mHqZ4DDmfew/s1600-h/coffee%252520table.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="coffee table" border="0" alt="coffee table" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ug8GakW-yEI/UV4_ObqhQmI/AAAAAAAAHys/wnqsYdN3ipo/coffee%252520table_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="408" height="274" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DLnTKGbvTkE/UV4_OlFTuQI/AAAAAAAAHyw/dVp0Z9NCnT0/s1600-h/cupboard.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cupboard" border="0" alt="cupboard" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ts9IjCnEJ4o/UV4_PHXloyI/AAAAAAAAHy0/R6maLY0rG-k/cupboard_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="297" height="439" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LC7toc2vJP0/UV4_PlTxeUI/AAAAAAAAHy4/bHO0xmCnvNI/s1600-h/cupboard%252520wall.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cupboard wall" border="0" alt="cupboard wall" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0PXhtWzCR2s/UV4_P73zkgI/AAAAAAAAHy8/DCj2fL97BJg/cupboard%252520wall_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="410" height="275" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0VWa1-xSvoM/UV4_QZ21PnI/AAAAAAAAHzA/HEKjSnd1YUA/s1600-h/bunny.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="bunny" border="0" alt="bunny" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fmaNmp-B5dQ/UV4_Qlj1QTI/AAAAAAAAHzE/y9sY3nZOTz4/bunny_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="318" height="502" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HzuRF0SnHC4/UV4_SMJZvyI/AAAAAAAAHzI/TwLhl-EoEd4/s1600-h/tiered%252520table.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="tiered table" border="0" alt="tiered table" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-w78fZdelU00/UV4_SsgJCJI/AAAAAAAAHzM/ASftGFcHej8/tiered%252520table_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="415" height="279" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zQ8qd51iu98/UV4_RQVK4II/AAAAAAAAHzQ/VGU7ONUUXIU/s1600-h/blue%252520light.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="blue light" border="0" alt="blue light" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-f2mqo6JuQWc/UV4_R5JHmrI/AAAAAAAAHzU/eFzeOlu9Xbg/blue%252520light_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="297" height="490" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LiQv4dmaIU0/UV4_S_IQb4I/AAAAAAAAHzY/PC64emRqexw/s1600-h/black%252520cupboard.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="black cupboard" border="0" alt="black cupboard" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6oi9bTHfoiw/UV4_TQ1381I/AAAAAAAAHzc/UzCLNbFpGSQ/black%252520cupboard_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="454" /></a></p> <p>I will be posting some detail shots of the inventory and displays later this week, but as I said—I hope you plan to come for a visit soon.</p> <p>thanks for your indulgence,</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0-MWA7luvn0/UW4STZki1uI/AAAAAAAAHzg/HeuR45U9cdE/s1600-h/signature%25255B5%25255D.gif"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="signature" border="0" alt="signature" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-91mKtACRvYA/UW4SThLbHpI/AAAAAAAAHzo/lZvuOuqBKoE/signature_thumb%25255B3%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="87" height="69" /></a></p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-39326772524162190492013-04-09T17:54:00.001-05:002013-04-19T19:04:14.379-05:00It’s a Wrap!Why yes, it is a wrap . . . it’s also a scarf, a sarong and even a table topper! <br />
We have just received several shipments of spring and summer scarves in a multitude of patterns, shapes and sizes—many of which can be used in a variety of ways. Stop in the shop for a closer look-see or give us a call for to arrange shipping, 931-647-0444.<br />
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<em>This multi-striped scarf has been our best seller in many colors and incarnations (fall to spring). it is now available in aqua, green, white (shown) and pink for only $12.95.</em><br />
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<em>Bright, light weight scarf with beaded fringe—available in purple, orange, pink, green (shown), yellow, aqua and blue. $12.95</em> <br />
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<em>bright stripes scarf (light weight and super soft)—predominant colors of each scarf are: aqua and purple, green and orange, bright green and pink (shown). $17.50</em> <br />
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<em>Medallion print scarf (suitable as a sarong, too)—available in pink, olive (shown) and salmon. $22.50</em> <br />
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<em>Baisc ikat print scarf in orange, yellow, taupe and pink (shown). $18.75</em> <br />
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<em>Dotted paisley edged scarf, grey and pink (shown), green and pink or blue and purple. $18.75</em> <br />
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<em>Bird silhouette scarf—ivory background (shown) or pink background. $37.50</em> <br />
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<em>Birds on a wire scarf, trimmed in lavender (shown), pink or green. $35.00</em> <br />
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I love wearing scarves—which translates into a large selection of scarves available at Hodgepodge! <br />
Thanks for your indulgence, <br />
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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="brown and grey" border="0" alt="brown and grey" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1jRGeNoS8Gw/UUhoovO60wI/AAAAAAAAHn8/WqUkKlm0Acw/brown%252520and%252520grey_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="162" height="278" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cyuxkf7kDyA/UUhopKlyKNI/AAAAAAAAHoE/uDjiAgirRN0/s1600-h/PJ%252520brown%252520and%252520grey%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="PJ brown and grey" border="0" alt="PJ brown and grey" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GgZiEAFw7-A/UUhopk-8CLI/AAAAAAAAHoM/o1Po-oVul5Y/PJ%252520brown%252520and%252520grey_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="145" height="246" /></a></p> <p align="center">(even my PJs)</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lAnTlNcqAT4/UUhopzBPBvI/AAAAAAAAHoU/yy8Y1EA_HBE/s1600-h/grey-and-black5.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="grey and black" border="0" alt="grey and black" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kFDACmgxdMg/UUhoqX5OMoI/AAAAAAAAHoc/yHQy8Ci0RTM/grey-and-black_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="286" height="380" /></a> (I am so <em>not</em> good at taking pics of myself—perhaps my daughters can teach me . . .)</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left">and now, images where you can actually see the colors . . . </p> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=7TgbyweP-h8KYM&tbnid=hpadVi_P6CDdLM:&ved=0CAgQjRwwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesartorialist.com%2Fphotos%2Fon-the-street-sand-grey-and-brown-florence%2F&ei=R2JIUcjKK5Lk4AOZ1oCoAQ&psig=AFQjCNE41dCuI3E38c_r5d73xNRsX30B8w&ust=1363784647753861"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1139ArmroyalWeb" border="0" alt="1139ArmroyalWeb" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6FWuFOYY_ro/UUhoqixgSaI/AAAAAAAAHok/g-1oQbDA9z8/1139ArmroyalWeb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="216" height="321" /></a></p> <p align="center">especially beautiful with her grey hair</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4OyZiklpcIM/UUhorOiVVdI/AAAAAAAAHos/nyhlOz8sids/s1600-h/14767872-natural-stone-grey-and-brow.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="14767872-natural-stone-grey-and-brown-background" border="0" alt="14767872-natural-stone-grey-and-brown-background" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aoV0BJAp2OU/UUhorbE17hI/AAAAAAAAHo0/yNfh1W4oHH0/14767872-natural-stone-grey-and-brow%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="246" height="166" /></a></p> <p align="center">nature knows best!</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oGtj__85Wc4/UUhor9ILbkI/AAAAAAAAHo8/cGlAvURaaKs/s1600-h/grey-and-brown-scarf7.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="grey and brown scarf" border="0" alt="grey and brown scarf" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fA1L0IOiBe4/UUhosKokjlI/AAAAAAAAHpE/O-GuZagZuaY/grey-and-brown-scarf_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="334" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TsjgINXK1vo/UUhoslPc6NI/AAAAAAAAHpM/TaIRUCEGkxI/s1600-h/stylefiles1-brown-and-grey5.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="stylefiles1-brown and grey" border="0" alt="stylefiles1-brown and grey" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WGWP1ZEGyyI/UUhotDF2h_I/AAAAAAAAHpU/EhqcviUjY5I/stylefiles1-brown-and-grey_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="246" height="246" /></a> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.design-seeds.com/"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="turq-grey-brown" border="0" alt="turq-grey-brown" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--S6ohhzvqRg/UUhotTmk4jI/AAAAAAAAHpc/JtwPoYsWIJA/turq-grey-brown6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="215" height="246" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/frenta/frenta1102/frenta110200084/8814995-texture--old-wooden-boards-of-grey-and-brown-color.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="old-wooden-boards-of-grey-and-brown-color" border="0" alt="old-wooden-boards-of-grey-and-brown-color" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hhOrbqwjelc/UUhotxijfVI/AAAAAAAAHpk/4GcflIg1yRU/old-wooden-boards-of-grey-and-brown-color%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="165" height="246" /></a></p> <p align="center">weathered wood—love!</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3685232584_0f9768737a.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sparrow" border="0" alt="sparrow" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sr8RN7Ae3n0/UUhouOkNWFI/AAAAAAAAHps/Gn6H3QH6mpw/sparrow%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="246" height="213" /></a></p> <p align="center">natures versions of brown and grey can’t be beat</p> <p align="left">What is your current color obsession?</p> <p align="left">thanks for your indulgence,</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zFd5Yiiad9k/UUhoufSx3bI/AAAAAAAAHp0/YVR91BKRhSM/s1600-h/signature%25255B5%25255D.gif"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="signature" border="0" alt="signature" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DzkyfgMzx-k/UUhou2YVHQI/AAAAAAAAHp8/BQZ0qBRCoVw/signature_thumb%25255B3%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="94" height="74" /></a></p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-5495934010987305442013-03-15T09:02:00.001-05:002013-03-15T21:22:22.222-05:00Last Night When I Got Home<p>I found myself thinking . . . </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XXx0u-nXz4U/UUMp4qUwsBI/AAAAAAAAHlk/i5ZASjgdHHQ/s1600-h/rainy%252520day%2525201%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="rainy day 1" border="0" alt="rainy day 1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0emxY0M7Gbw/UUMp4w0wZII/AAAAAAAAHls/VD7XmqeMp0Q/rainy%252520day%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="330" height="248" /></a></p> <p>. . . a house in the suburbs—you know the kind with an attached garage—would be kind of nice.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-l1qyMEZRvYc/UUMp5vz8aII/AAAAAAAAHl0/biE_P0GKwig/s1600-h/rainy%252520day%252520load%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="rainy day load" border="0" alt="rainy day load" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MY8dC7D-KFc/UUMp51vCj9I/AAAAAAAAHl8/zChkWRbiEYg/rainy%252520day%252520load_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="332" height="250" /></a></p> <p>especially when I’ve got a load of these, no kids at home to help and it’s raining.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JNPQRdJx4rY/UUMp6Ra8GPI/AAAAAAAAHmE/AyaOXvruwoI/s1600-h/rainy%252520house%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="rainy house" border="0" alt="rainy house" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5MJyoIREhIE/UUMp66QbUsI/AAAAAAAAHmM/9FhDU1KSaoo/rainy%252520house_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="336" height="252" /></a></p> <p>Then I look out the passenger window and see this and I think, so what’s a little rain?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DLSK4M24ayk/UUMp7fxdowI/AAAAAAAAHmU/KMAUWFMTckg/s1600-h/rainy%252520night%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="rainy night" border="0" alt="rainy night" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fyFfxBxL8eA/UUMp7ipzFRI/AAAAAAAAHmc/KOxWCa9EZVg/rainy%252520night_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="359" height="270" /></a></p> <p>Then I thought about what my big plans for the evening included and I relaxed even more.</p> <p>I have yet to get caught-up in Downton Abbey, but fully intend to do so (thanks to the loan of the first two seasons from my friend, Kimberly).  I thought I’d pop in a DVD and peruse the new issues of Mingle and Somerset Life.</p> <p>I was able to achieve part of that plan.  I popped-in the DVD and started the first episode (I’m hooked, by-the-by), then remembered I promised Kendall I would get her the information she needs to post some future Artful Origins workshops.  So, I left the magazines on the ottoman and picked-up the laptop instead.</p> <p>I was able to pull-together two workshops and watch two episodes of Downton Abbey.  Not quite as I planned, but I was able to check something off of the “to do” list, so sleep came a little easier. </p> <p>Here’s a sampling of what we will be creating:</p> <p align="center"><strong><a href="http://hodgepodge--artfulorigins.blogspot.com/2013/03/two-birds-of-feather-plates-tuesday.html">Two Birds of a Feather plates</a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ieeTqvF8Dz0/UUMp8PYjxmI/AAAAAAAAHmk/IiODqFjtxxU/s1600-h/bird%252520plate%2525201%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="bird plate 1" border="0" alt="bird plate 1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6y5fzgQQ95s/UUMp8q3TgAI/AAAAAAAAHms/fqTbmATA4z0/bird%252520plate%2525201_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="242" height="210" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KwkPdRzGS0U/UUMp8xnWSMI/AAAAAAAAHm0/jY4IkFZnavY/s1600-h/bird%252520plate%2525202%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="bird plate 2" border="0" alt="bird plate 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aWnUkvVT71g/UUMp9UrQMmI/AAAAAAAAHm8/x_55dtn3dCc/bird%252520plate%2525202_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="242" height="208" /></a></p> <p>This workshop will be on Tuesday, April 2nd at 6:30 a.m.</p> <p> </p> <p align="left">The other one I pulled together is:</p> <p align="center"><strong><a href="http://hodgepodge--artfulorigins.blogspot.com/2013/03/flowers-for-flip-flops-sunday-april.html">flowers for flip flops</a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://hodgepodge--artfulorigins.blogspot.com/2013/03/flowers-for-flip-flops-sunday-april.html"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="flipflops, flowers 3" border="0" alt="flipflops, flowers 3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NLfyEFO0tAM/UUMp9rKdZhI/AAAAAAAAHnE/IFh5vMXb8QA/flipflops%25252C%252520flowers%2525203%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="242" height="182" /></a></p> <p>This workshop will be on Sunday, April 30th at 2 p.m.  It will be an early Mother’s Day celebration of sorts.  So, sign-up with your daughter, your friend or come by yourself—we will have lots of fun and we make these vintage inspired embellishments for a pair of basic flip flops.</p> <p>For more information on these and other workshops, please visit our blog at <a href="http://hodgepodge--artfulorigins.blogspot.com/">Artful Origins</a>.</p> <p>Thanks, as always, for your indulgence!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ALXNnZ2I5to/UUMp9x9KbvI/AAAAAAAAHnM/6ZSLgCOLtGk/s1600-h/signature%25255B5%25255D.gif"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="signature" border="0" alt="signature" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KCBvnInuGKk/UUMp-Hkf8rI/AAAAAAAAHnU/N7N6EsKf1KU/signature_thumb%25255B3%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="87" height="69" /></a></p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-92197250148982615622013-03-09T17:51:00.001-06:002013-03-09T17:59:52.813-06:00You Can Tell a Book by Its Cover<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">. . . or lack thereof.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">I love decorating with books. Books are something many of us have—some of us have them in abundance. Which makes them an easy “go to” for our decorating needs.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">I’ve helped a few clients redecorate their home and often the simplest changes I make include repositioning the books on their bookcases or end tables. I am usually met with comments like, “Now, why didn’t I think of that?”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">I am especially fond of using vintage books to add interest and history to your decorating schemes. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">Here are a few tips for using vintage books in your décor.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">You can use books elevate something small, like this postcard, to a level of importance. (The green ribbon draws attention to the greens of the postcard.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"> </span><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-U8LD7DRpJfM/UTvKk-FZs4I/AAAAAAAAHgM/MuwRR2-7yHQ/s1600-h/green-ribbon-books3.jpg"><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"><img alt="green ribbon books" border="0" height="397" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jYhNdkaI9io/UTvKlfFLDjI/AAAAAAAAHgU/sGgDClxZYxc/green-ribbon-books_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="green ribbon books" width="303" /></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">This would make a lovely display on a nightstand—a bedside carafe and small bird’s nest set atop a stack of vintage volumes is intriguing.</span><br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Qh6_MoH98-A/UTvKmOsN34I/AAAAAAAAHgc/ROD2O3M_C4g/s1600-h/nightstand-books3.jpg"><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"><img alt="nightstand books" border="0" height="346" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jszr69U4gvo/UTvKmlh8gmI/AAAAAAAAHgk/ENikpST_MhA/nightstand-books_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="nightstand books" width="303" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">I also like removing the worn covers of some books. I usually only do this when the binding has already been torn or become very loose. I check for indicators of value—such as first editions—but readily admit I don’t know what I’m looking for most times.</span><br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OtRZPh3e_ng/UTvKnbigolI/AAAAAAAAHgs/J3qLC8U6miw/s1600-h/books-in-waiting3.jpg"><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"><img alt="books in waiting" border="0" height="397" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uL8Dz-uRex0/UTvKnyhdYjI/AAAAAAAAHg0/4GJWjUbX0dg/books-in-waiting_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="books in waiting" width="303" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">I like the neutral appearance of a stack of naked books. They will compliment a display without taking it over.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">I will usually leave the cover or title page, but often it’s worth looking further and removing a few more pages for a more poignant commentary . . . </span><br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--pptLyt6vro/UTvKpU9SzTI/AAAAAAAAHg8/lghQYf6j5n4/s1600-h/once-in-a-life3.jpg"><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"><img alt="once in a life" border="0" height="232" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kKWe4uu_-yU/UTvKpwLethI/AAAAAAAAHhE/JLHOea9lC2A/once-in-a-life_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="once in a life" width="303" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">I love finding books with handwritten notes in them. This one simply tells us to whom the book once belonged, but often you will find notes from the giver to the recipient when the book was presented as a special, thoughtful gift.</span><br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vHIvkIK4zRU/UTvKrbzOacI/AAAAAAAAHhM/61rJjyxvF84/s1600-h/personal-books3.jpg"><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"><img alt="personal books" border="0" height="232" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-icslgLf_pdc/UTvKrjES89I/AAAAAAAAHhU/_EjywV-0uWs/personal-books_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="personal books" width="303" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">And then there is the most basic of book displays. I am not sure why I find these vintage books so fascinating, but I do. I cannot pass-up a display of books. Sometimes I buy them by the lot and don’t have the chance to peruse them until they’ve been on display in the shop.</span><br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rk44cuchP1Q/UTvKtLZioHI/AAAAAAAAHhc/TC97H-Fes6A/s1600-h/simple-display3.jpg"><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"><img alt="simple display" border="0" height="292" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9WIB5qbmA3s/UTvKtUWUenI/AAAAAAAAHhk/stS4aRCBYk4/simple-display_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="simple display" width="303" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">I’ve also been known to use books to create other items, such as this Pages and Ribbons Garland:</span><br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-R5qEGrB-JCA/UTvKu30nnAI/AAAAAAAAHhs/CIyw_EhgJ6U/s1600-h/book-page-garland4.jpg"><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"><img alt="book page garland" border="0" height="236" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mzU8tih6t-E/UTvKvS3E7HI/AAAAAAAAHh0/lXySfA3R0qE/book-page-garland_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="book page garland" width="378" /></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">(In fact, we’ve got another </span><a href="http://hodgepodge--artfulorigins.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-page-ribbon-garland-workshopmarch.html"><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">workshop scheduled</span></a><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"> so you can make one, too! Check-out our </span><a href="http://hodgepodge--artfulorigins.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">Artful Origins blog</span></a><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"> page for details about this class and more.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">Recently, I’ve started altering books in other ways; it’s referred to “page folding.” Here’s a quick tutorial to get you started:</span><br />
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<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3y1uGSAjHoo/UTvKwqSSRhI/AAAAAAAAHh8/xZWnXh2-XQc/s1600-h/book-art-0013.jpg"><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"><img alt="book art 001" border="0" height="232" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0PkaljDL9R4/UTvKxCuTgPI/AAAAAAAAHiE/tN3vN6x4aT4/book-art-001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="book art 001" width="303" /></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">Find the approximate center of the book (I usually see how many pages are in the book and divide by two—the answer is the approximate center.) Fold six pages in half—I usually fold in pairs, folding toward each other—create a good crease. These are your “center folds.”</span><br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Le0bEVnc2TA/UTvKyq8CWAI/AAAAAAAAHiM/Vp-vWuBefrA/s1600-h/book-art-0023.jpg"><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"><img alt="book art 002" border="0" height="232" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ygb7uldSZGE/UTvKzDH8_gI/AAAAAAAAHiU/GyVYAI4fe9E/book-art-002_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="book art 002" width="303" /></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">Leave two flat pages before folding the next group of six pages to the left of your flat pages; then, leaving two flat pages again, fold six pages to the right. Continue, alternating left then right of the original “center folds.”</span><br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-M5GE7G1JH1c/UTvK0gb10nI/AAAAAAAAHic/uHUA5dxTyek/s1600-h/book-art-0034.jpg"><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"><img alt="book art 003" border="0" height="303" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-C7RhkP5fa3s/UTvK1GlvdHI/AAAAAAAAHik/pt6BK01hd2w/book-art-003_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="book art 003" width="232" /></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">Once you’ve folded nine or so sets of six pages—fold the pairs of two flat pages toward each other, WITHOUT creating a crease. Just leave them kind of “bowed.”</span><br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3Rn6S12TWsc/UTvK2bwiS3I/AAAAAAAAHis/rXjAMDnS5uY/s1600-h/book-art-0043.jpg"><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"><img alt="book art 004" border="0" height="232" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-E10A-uODR54/UTvK26CB1DI/AAAAAAAAHi0/G42zqoFR46w/book-art-004_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="book art 004" width="303" /></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">Here is the finished product:</span><br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tSoLTD_QYUU/UTvK4Q8mnFI/AAAAAAAAHi8/9R-11rVUP0o/s1600-h/book-art-0063.jpg"><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"><img alt="book art 006" border="0" height="232" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dYqEw_gltqA/UTvK4m5w4-I/AAAAAAAAHjE/na1QQDJEAYc/book-art-006_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="book art 006" width="303" /></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">You can use it as an <em>objet d’art </em>or you can display items between the pages—photos, postcards, greeting cards, love notes!</span><br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PIyu4WJR-mg/UTvK6JlUPCI/AAAAAAAAHjM/yFNVSVosMDQ/s1600-h/book-art-0073.jpg"><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"><img alt="book art 007" border="0" height="232" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-q-YOm-1SETw/UTvK6j9YI_I/AAAAAAAAHjU/qEMedDYwIBY/book-art-007_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="book art 007" width="303" /></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">If you need some more inspiration, you might visit </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/"><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">You Tube</span></a><span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;"> for video instruction. (I would have videoed my tutorial, but that would have taken another month or so . . . I’m so techy!) When you get to You Tube, type in the search “book page folding;” that will yield good results.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">This is a very basic technique, but there are many other ways to fold pages that yield very fanciful results. This “level” of page folding is a relaxing project that can be done in front of the TV.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">Haven't linked with Debra at Common Ground in a while, but I think this one is "link worthy" so . . . be sure to visit!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: BatangChe; font-size: small;">Thanks for your indulgence</span>,<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rwKWGr-REJA/UTvK68iRGXI/AAAAAAAAHjc/OIBZPlenbhU/s1600-h/signature6.gif"><img alt="signature" border="0" height="60" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fRDRem-TVo8/UTvK7CDndaI/AAAAAAAAHjk/a37dwQTgVLo/signature_thumb4.gif?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="signature" width="76" /></a>Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951089875199024792.post-84323553971050737032013-03-08T20:45:00.001-06:002013-03-08T20:45:16.759-06:00A Cool Find<p>The weekend we went to visit my cousin, Stacy, we did a little shopping at an antique mall.  While I was astounded by the selection of items, I was equally astounded by the prices (it was located in Decatur—an Atlanta suburb).  Wow!  I think I’ll stick closer to home for the bargains!</p> <p>One item we were willing to drop some high dollar coin on, however, was this:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KwtHQJ_dvC0/UTljqinWqPI/AAAAAAAAHdk/lUkRcbkxrt0/s1600-h/closed%252520case%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="closed case" border="0" alt="closed case" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bV17fOSkseU/UTljrassOGI/AAAAAAAAHds/oU6PQS6Bf-4/closed%252520case_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="204" height="285" /></a></p> <p>Any ideas?</p> <p>Well, if you were able to identify the case, you probably going through a similar phase of life as we are:</p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Cooper Black">“middle aged* with the ability to travel”</font></p> <p align="left"><font size="4" face="BatangChe"></font>*with a 20-something’s mentality</p> <p align="left">It is a mini liquor cabinet in a travel case . . .</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0B6Sn14gyOU/UTljsLcnrPI/AAAAAAAAHd0/aHri1AJumGE/s1600-h/open%252520case%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="open case" border="0" alt="open case" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bgODQAgBq58/UTljsoOYy0I/AAAAAAAAHd8/JtFAoSH2Aj8/open%252520case_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="335" height="245" /></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">I was really proud of myself when I found a different case (albeit empty) in the same shop—was already toting it around, claiming it as my own, when Darren said he had found a better one.  </p> <p align="left">“Do you even know what it is?” said my smug-little-self.</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HOqG_88KUaY/UTljtNO4c1I/AAAAAAAAHeE/iBVMuwR64Tc/s1600-h/inside%252520left%252520case%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="inside left case" border="0" alt="inside left case" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-F1C5NtwvK1U/UTljti5pWrI/AAAAAAAAHeM/3ZThQe6HLC8/inside%252520left%252520case_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="322" /></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">He said he did and instructed me to follow him.  So follow, I did—passing numerous booths with interesting content in an effort to humor him.  </p> <p align="left">Of course, he had found this one--complete with four stainless cups, two stainless shot glasses, a stir-spoon and a horn-look, bakelite handle bottle opener.</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6c1EXZL9tEo/UTljuQcZEJI/AAAAAAAAHeU/5ge7njsuczg/s1600-h/contents%252520case%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="contents case" border="0" alt="contents case" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-X-JgiYoEWPQ/UTljvANssuI/AAAAAAAAHec/4GtXRbk5haU/contents%252520case_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="205" height="261" /></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">What a find!  </p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_AkBjiQmVAQ/UTljvnzH8vI/AAAAAAAAHek/BKf18DpgB2I/s1600-h/case%252520contents%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="case contents" border="0" alt="case contents" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-i2-k-tg-1vg/UTljwV5mURI/AAAAAAAAHes/wlB21lQ9iK8/case%252520contents_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="204" height="246" /></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">All of this made and brought to you by:</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dXdQ_paMNHY/UTljw6B9iAI/AAAAAAAAHe0/XzBfBC_N7mQ/s1600-h/case%252520label%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="case label" border="0" alt="case label" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gNFJbsxOOjw/UTljxfsPQUI/AAAAAAAAHe8/NsUrEGAmYFM/case%252520label_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="246" height="186" /></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">Note the fancy, schmancy snap</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Cs6_2qrjRlU/UTljyGZkIUI/AAAAAAAAHfE/Wt7LV87qcxA/s1600-h/case%252520snap%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="case snap" border="0" alt="case snap" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QQnUalvQ_C8/UTljyiYZapI/AAAAAAAAHfM/ePYJ9Rux730/case%252520snap_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="340" height="256" /></a></p> <p align="left">Bakelite is tricky—looks like the real thing (horn) doesn’t it?</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_BeGJRh83Ks/UTljzAT2VPI/AAAAAAAAHfU/MeEUQpvdIGM/s1600-h/horn%252520handle%252520opener%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="horn handle opener" border="0" alt="horn handle opener" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-h7NzyUBq1wY/UTljzkR4Y8I/AAAAAAAAHfc/P1Qsk_t81nU/horn%252520handle%252520opener_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="352" height="266" /></a></p> <p align="left">Our drink du jour . . . an Old Fashioned made with Rye Whiskey.  Oh, and thanks to my cousin, we’re now Maraschino cherry snobs . . . only Luxardo will do!</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-I4xNGhKFxVo/UTlj0OdsUKI/AAAAAAAAHfk/0YO9i2pVJb4/s1600-h/critical%252520ingredients%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="critical ingredients" border="0" alt="critical ingredients" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gHYbxhRau88/UTlj0slhHaI/AAAAAAAAHfs/dR5YxzIJCgo/critical%252520ingredients_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="239" height="317" /></a></p> <p>We actually didn’t use the Orange bitters—we used Angostura® bitters.</p> <p>Here’s the recipe I followed and we all agreed was the best we had (taking a reflective bow as I type this) : </p> <p>2 oz <a href="http://www.drinksmixer.com/desc6.html">bourbon whiskey</a> <br />2 dashes <a href="http://www.drinksmixer.com/desc95.html">Angostura® bitters</a> <br />1 splash <a href="http://www.drinksmixer.com/desc52.html">water</a> <br />1 tsp <a href="http://www.drinksmixer.com/desc605.html">sugar</a> <br />1 <a href="http://www.drinksmixer.com/desc300.html">maraschino cherry</a> <br />1 <a href="http://www.drinksmixer.com/desc97.html">orange</a> wedge</p> <p>Mix sugar, water and angostura bitters in an old-fashioned glass. Drop in a cherry and an orange wedge. Muddle into a paste using a muddler or the back end of a spoon. Pour in bourbon, fill with ice cubes, and stir.</p> <p>Read more: <a href="http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink407.html#ixzz2Musfda4c">Old Fashioned recipe</a> <a href="http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink407.html#ixzz2Musfda4c">http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink407.html#ixzz2Musfda4c</a></p> <p>(Mixer’s notes:  I actually used Rye Whiskey—the one in the pic above—and only one slice of a Clementine orange.)</p> <p>Well, I hope you don’t think less of me for this post!  Rest assured we “drink responsibly;” it’s one of the many reasons we love living within walking distance of our favorite restaurants.</p> <p>thanks for your indulgence.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7KyQR_Fw1_k/UTlj0_lcfEI/AAAAAAAAHf0/2E8ReOM8HYs/s1600-h/signature%25255B5%25255D.gif"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="signature" border="0" alt="signature" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-z0kCKBh9zUo/UTlj1ZuEAtI/AAAAAAAAHf8/EZx0EEBvjmw/signature_thumb%25255B3%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="90" height="71" /></a></p> Paige Thomas Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.com2