tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72452166633935665702024-02-20T23:14:01.088-06:00Ramblings of a Southern GirlDecorating Junkin' Thriftin' Gardening Cooking Painting furniture antiques flea markets Southern BlogRamblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01144023695675102093noreply@blogger.comBlogger331125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245216663393566570.post-28294592627890470882016-12-24T21:09:00.001-06:002016-12-25T14:10:44.664-06:00A Very Merry Christmas - Home Tour Part Two<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nothing like waiting 'til Christmas Eve to share part two of my home decorated for Christmas, right? ;) Several weeks ago I participated in <a href="http://ramblingssg.blogspot.com/2016/12/welcoming-our-guests-at-christmas.html">The Holiday Home Tour Blog Hop</a>, featuring the foyer and living room, "<i>Welcoming Our Guests At Christmas</i>." </div>
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For part two, let's start in the kitchen, the hubbub of my home...</div>
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The angel, still a favorite of mine, was an <a href="http://ramblingssg.blogspot.com/2015/11/hark-herald-upcycled-angel-sings.html">upcycled project</a> from last year. Found the old wood piece for $3, at a thrift store in Cary, NC. It was in really rough shape, but with a little Annie Sloan Old White Chalk Paint and vintage recycled pieces, the angel was restored to a beaut!<br />
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Borrowed a vintage Coleman cooler from Mr. Rambling's stash...<br />
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Another thrift shop find, ...isn't he a cutie?<br />
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The bobbing metal Santa was bought the first Christmas we were in our home, twelve years ago. I never tire of the sweet jolly fella!<br />
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My daughter, Ashley's, annual gingerbread house...<br />
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Other random shots from around the house...<br />
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My once fun, whimsical tree with bright red and green traditional colors took on a new identity this year... quite by happenstance. Found some great woodsy type and plaid ornaments on sale New Years Day last year at Dillards and Lowes Home Improvement. Loving the new look!</div>
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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!</div>
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Christmas is the season of hospitality, ...and we're so glad to welcome family and friends into our home, whether by front door or back! That's exactly where the Christmas Tour of my home will begin, at the entry ways! </div>
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I'm thrilled to be sharing Part One of my Home Tour along with 20 some other very talented bloggers this week in the Holiday Home Tour Blog Hop, so graciously hosted by Chloe, of <a href="http://celebrateanddecorate.com/">Celebrate & Decorate</a>. For wonderful, festive, "let's get your shine on" inspiration, be sure to check out the other tours, links located at the end of the post. And a <i>big jolly thanks</i> to Chloe for organizing and hosting!</div>
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So step on in... we'll enter through the front doors of my home!</div>
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The ornate table and mirror was the first piece of furniture we purchased for our home eleven years ago. The foyer table and an antique wood icebox in my kitchen receive a new look the most often, ever revolving with the seasons and holidays.</div>
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The Santa fondly reminds me of my step-father-in-law. Looks just like him, and he's a sweet, jolly ol' fella, too!</div>
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Poinsettia, not traditional red... but isn't it so pretty in pink?</div>
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If you were to come in by way of our back door, you'd step right into the living room. The fireplace is the focal of the room. </div>
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The white and silver shiny penguin, new for this year, was the inspiration for the mantel Christmas vignette. What can I say, ...I'm just head over heels for this dashing guy! Love at first sight, it was! ;)</div>
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Old Dazey Butter Churn overflowing with festive greenery...</div>
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Top of the TV Armoire... The flag from my FIL's funeral always remains in this spot. He loved Christmas, especially the twinkling, sparkly lights of the season! Without fail, every year he would spend an entire week prepping and cooking for our Christmas gathering on Christmas Eve. Miss him even more at this time of year.</div>
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Just beyond the living room, a glimpse of the Christmas tree can be seen, which I'll share in Part Two of my Christmas Home Tour next week.</div>
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Hope your Christmas is off to a very Merry start! :)</div>
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<a href="http://www.cozinest.net/home-for-christmas" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #db41c4; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.1s;" target="_blank">Cozinest</a> | <a href="https://www.bellebleuinteriors.com/blog/holiday-home-tour-blog-hop-traditional-christmas-french-country-twist/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #db41c4; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.1s;" target="_blank">Belle Bleu Interiors</a> | <a href="http://atoiletale.blogspot.com/2016/12/holiday-home-tour-2916.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #db41c4; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.1s;" target="_blank">A Toile Tale</a> | <a href="https://dining-delight.blogspot.ca/2016/12/holiday-home-tour-christmas-in-cozy.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #db41c4; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.1s;" target="_blank">Dining Delight</a></div>
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Coastal Charm - <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2016/12/show-and-share-no342.html">Show and Share</a><br />
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Today marks 24 years since Mr. Ramblings and I exchanged "I do's," but our celebrating began a few days earlier, on Friday. Forget romantic fancy, gourmet meals by candlelight! Nothing says love in the south, like sharing good, southern comfort food on a cold day with your honey! Our favorite place to do just that is in Mullins, SC, at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/webstermanor/?fref=ts">Webster Manor Bed and Breakfast</a>. </div>
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The pictures were taken with my cell, and don't capture the beauty and charm of this place as it should. For Mr. Ramblings and I, visiting Webster's is like taking a trip back to our grandparent's home. The delicious, hardy food reminiscent of the best meals we've had. ...traveling back in time, capturing all the warm feelings of nostalgia.<br />
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The downstairs of the old quaint southern home is set for the restaurant. At Christmas, it is transformed with grand, lush festive decorations. I would have loved to taken more pictures, but didn't want to disturb the other guests.<br />
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After lunch while traveling down the main strip of Mullins, we discovered a new vintage store had opened... <a href="https://www.facebook.com/The-BARN-103824973369263/?fref=ts">The Barn.</a><br />
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The Barn offers unique repurposed decor, and for really great prices!<br />
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I was tempted to bring this pretty rustic wood bed home for my son! At $499, seemed like a deal.<br />
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So many one-of-a-kind, custom made pieces!<br />
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Reclaimed barn wood for sale for DIY projects.<br />
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Mr. Ramblings was fascinated by these wood chases for the lake house. <br />
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The Barn offered a large selection of new vintage, farm looking linens for beds and windows. I found something in this area... but more on that in a later post!<br />
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If you travel close to Mullins, be sure to schedule it for around lunchtime at Webster's. For such a small town, there are several amazing restaurants in the area. Afterwards, stop in and do a little shopping at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/The-BARN-103824973369263/?fref=ts">The Barn</a>. We spoke with the shop owner for awhile, but didn't get his name... what a shame. He was a friendly guy, as was his wife who just opened <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Mullinsbrew/?fref=ts">The Brew</a>, a sweet coffee shop right across the road. I unfortunately was too full from lunch to try any of her coffees or pastries, but the aroma was heavenly! As they tell it, they were just driving through the town, noticed an empty building for sale, and the rest is history. They have already invested a lot of their heart and time into revitalizing a part of Mullins, which I think it wonderful!<br />
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On another note...<br />
The Holiday Home Tour Blog gets underway today! Five days of festive homes, decked out for Christmas! I'll be back on Thursday with a few glimpses of mine! See y'all then! :)<br />
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What better way to kick off the Christmas Season, than by teaming up with 22 talented bloggers to present beautiful, festive table settings. Christmas is the perfect time for entertaining for just a few, or a multitude... but a pretty table is a must! A big thanks to Chloe, of <a href="http://celebrateanddecorate.com/">Celebrate & Decorate</a>, for organizing and hosting The Holiday Tablescape Blog Hop! We're on day 4 of the hop, and so far the tables have been stunning! </div>
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<i>I just love the thought process of creativity</i>, and am always amazed at what inspires myself and others. Several months ago, my daughter bought a few yards of the gray and white flannel material, below. She had a project in mind, but it triggered something entirely different in mine... a holiday tablescape.</div>
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I could only imagine how well the warm, cozy fabric would compliment a set of white deer from a Christmas past.</div>
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Needing holiday plates with gray in them, I was browsing the aisles of china at HomeGoods when I came across the Royal Stafford Asiatic Pheasant Gray Salad Plates. They could be used anytime of the year, and coordinated with Mr. Rambling's grandmother's Imperial Whitney China.<br />
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For a pop of color and a little cheer, traditional Christmas red was added, with printed napkins and vintage ruby red sherbet dishes.<br />
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<a href="http://citrineliving.com/a-winter-white-and-silver-holiday-tablescape/">Citrine Living</a> | <a href="http://blovelyevents.com/2016/12/01/holiday-tablescape-blog-hop-lovely-easy-christmas-tablescape">B. Lovely Events</a> | <a href="http://ramblingssg.blogspot.com/2016/11/the-most-wondeerful-time-of-year-table.html">Ramblings of a Southern Girl</a> | <a href="http://wvpanoply.blogspot.com/2016/12/polished-to-plaid-one-table-two-looks.html">Panoply</a></div>
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<a href="http://celebrateanddecorate.com/a-holiday-tablescape-for-christmas">Celebrate & Decorate</a> | <a href="http://www.farmhouse40.com/farmhouse-christmas-tablescape/">Farmhouse 40</a> | <a href="https://thepaintedapron.com/2016/12/02/tablescapes-hark-the-herald-angels-sing/">The Painted Apron</a> | <a href="http://www.thesweetsensations.com/rustic-glam-holiday-tablescape/">Sweet Sensations </a></div>
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Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Ours was quiet, celebrated with just our immediate family. I do love hosting a crowd, but dinner for the five of us was nice, as well.<br />
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I came across a delicious looking pie, Chocolate Chunk Pecan, while browsing FB, posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/getinmybellyvideo/?pnref=story">Get In My Belly</a>. Do you follow them? If not, I highly recommend that you do... you'll gain some serious pounds just watching videos of their yummy foods! <br />
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The Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pie was the only dessert made for our Thanksgiving meal, and it was insanely tasty!<br />
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And now that Thanksgiving is behind us, I'm excited to welcome the Christmas Season by participating in The Holiday Tablescape Blog Hop, hosted by Chloe, of <a href="http://celebrateanddecorate.com/">Celebrate & Decorate</a>. The hop starts tomorrow, and I'll be back on Thursday with my post! If you're looking for amazing, beautiful table settings to inspire your Holiday table, be sure to follow along!</div>
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Just a few more days, and we'll be in the midst of Thanksgiving! Want a treat that will please all ages of guests at your Thanksgiving gathering? These Cookies and Cream Cupcakes fit that bill.</div>
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My daughter recently made them, finding the recipe at <a href="http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/cookies-and-cream-cupcakes/">Confessions of a Cookbook Queen</a>, via Pinterest. Beware... they're so delicious, your guests may skip the turkey and dressing, and go straight for the cupcakes! <br />
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1 box Duncan Hines White Cake Mix<br />
1 stick of butter, melted<br />
1 cup water<br />
3 eggs<br />
24 whole Oreos<br />
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Filling:<br />
1 stick salted butter, slightly softened<br />
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream<br />
1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
7 oz jar marshmallow creme<br />
3 cups powdered sugar<br />
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Frosting:<br />
4 sticks salted butter<br />
1/4 cup heavy cream<br />
2 teaspoons vanilla<br />
8 cups powdered sugar<br />
15 Oreos, finely crushed<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 350 and line muffin tins with liners. Place an Oreo in the bottom of each liner.
2. In the bowl of a mixer, combine cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and water. Mix on low speed for
one minute. Increase speed to high and beat for a minute more. Fill liners 2/3 full and bake for
about 20 minutes or until tops of cupcakes spring back when lightly touched.
3. While cupcakes cool, make your filling.
4. Prepare filling: In the bowl of your mixer, beat butter, vanilla and whipping cream on medium low
speed. Add marshmallow cream and beat on medium until smooth. Slowly beat in powdered
sugar until just barely mixed. Increase speed to high and beat for one minute, until fluffy. 5. Once cupcakes are cooled completely, fill the cupcakes. You can do this by cutting a small hole
in the top of the cupcake and spooning the filling in, or putting the filling in a pastry bag with a
bismarck tip and piping it in through the top of the cupcake.
6. In the bowl of a mixer, beat butter, cream, and vanilla on medium Âlow until smooth and well combined.
Slowly add powdered sugar. Once powdered sugar is barely mixed in, increase
speed to medium Âhigh and beat for 2 minutes. Fold in crushed Oreos.
7. Generously frost or pipe frosting on cupcakes and top with a mini Oreo if desired.<br />
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Two exciting Holiday Blog Hops are planned for after Thanksgiving! Looking forward to participating in them!</div>
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I'm thrilled to be participating in The Holiday Recipe Blog Hop, hosted by the lovely and talented Carol, of <a href="http://blueskykitchen.net/2016/11/14/pecan-rum-tart-is-the-perfect-dessert-for-thanksgiving/">Blue Sky Kitchen</a>. If you follow Carol's blog, you'll know she's always cooking up something delicious! And what better time for an assembly of bloggers to come together and share favorite recipes... just in time for the holidays!</div>
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The recipe I'm sharing today, I Want To Marry You Cookies, is a new one to my collection! Let me tell a little about how I came to find it!</div>
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In my last <a href="http://ramblingssg.blogspot.com/2016/11/nc-pecan-harvest-festival-cooking.html">post</a>, I shared how I was a contestant in a local cooking contest just a few weeks ago, The NC Pecan Harvest Festival Cooking Contest.<br />
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The main criteria of the contest was that each recipe had to include at least one cup of pecans. For months I poured over Pinterest and other recipe sites, looking for a pecan based recipe I thought would wow the judges' tastebuds! And then I came across the I Will Marry You Cookies, on <a href="http://thecafesucrefarine.com/2013/04/i-want-to-marry-you-cookies/#_a5y_p=2102085">The Cafe Sucre Farine </a>Blog. When I read the ingredients included toasted pecans and cinnamon, I was hooked! They give the cookies a decadent, deep, rich flavor! <br />
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Maybe it's the blogger in me, but I love anything with a good story behind it! {A not so old} legend has it, these cookies are so irresistibly good, they're a "surefire way to get someone to fall in love with you." The marriage proposals are certain to start pouring in. And I say, if you're already married, share them with the one you love... just maybe they'll love you even more! ;)<br />
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As I dug a little deeper, I found the cookies were originally The 2012 Top Recipe of The Cooking Channel, by Melissa Straddler, of <a href="http://www.modernhoney.com/i-want-to-marry-you-cookies/">Modern Honey Blog</a>.<br />
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And what makes the utterly delicious I Want To Marry You Cookies so perfect for the upcoming holidays? Maybe it's the mistletoe, sparkling lights, or spiked eggnog, but December is the most popular month for couples getting engaged. </div>
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So how did I do in the contest... The suspense is killing you, right!</div>
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Very excited that I placed 2nd in the Dessert Category! </div>
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The recipes were judged not only on flavor, but display as well. I was also awarded Adult Best Presentation Overall. ...And did I mention the prizes were cash! <br />
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A gorgeous German Chocolate Pecan Pie took first, and also won Adult Best Use Of Pecans Overall. Tough competition, don't you think?<br />
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A big thanks to Carol for hosting the blog hop!<br />
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Rustic & Refined - <a href="http://www.rustic-refined.com/2016/11/dishing-it-digging-it-link-party-123.html">Dishing It and Digging It</a><br />
The Dedicated House - <a href="http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2016/11/make-pretty-monday-week-199.html#comment-24179">Make It Pretty Monday</a><br />
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Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01144023695675102093noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245216663393566570.post-14393990350210021982016-11-14T07:35:00.001-06:002016-11-16T06:20:14.160-06:00NC Pecan Harvest Festival Cooking Contest & Holiday Recipe Blog Hop Lineup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I have a confession, something that not many other than my family knows about me... I am a competition cooking shows junkie. Maybe a tad strange... for the irony is, it seems I cook less and less these days, due in part to my conflicting work schedule and commute! Currently, I'm following the Holiday Baking Championship. </div>
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Last year, my friend, Julia, and I were junking in Raleigh, NC. We were traveling a back alley looking for a shop, and all of the sudden I let out of holler. Nearly gave Julia a heart attack, as she slammed on breaks, only to find that my screams were excitement from having spotted a <a href="http://www.phonomenaldumplings.com/">Pho Nomenal Dumpling</a> Food Truck. They were winners of the Food Network's 2015 Great Food Truck Race.</div>
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The first weekend of every November, our little town of Whiteville, NC, dedicates Friday and Saturday to celebrating the pecan. The 24th Annual NC Pecan Harvest Festival includes a cooking contest. I've never entertained the idea of participating, but this year, decided I would. Thought it would be fun, living out my love for cooking competitions... "mark that one off the ol' bucket list!" I poured over recipes and strategically planned for months. </div>
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The contest was open to adults and youth, with 4 adult categories and 1 for youth. Each entry would be judged by flavor 40%, appearance 20%, creative use of pecans 20%, texture 10%, and ease of recipe 10%. Three top places would be awarded cash prizes, as well as a Grand Prize Overall Winner, Best Presentation, and Best Use of Pecans. The most important criteria of the contest, the entries had to include at least 1 cup of pecans.</div>
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I have to admit, when I went to set up my entry early on Saturday morning, I was a little intimidated by some the of the foods presented. They looked so tasty, and were beautifully displayed.</div>
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Sharing some of the foods and a few recipes, in no particular order or category...</div>
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Hope you'll drop back in Wednesday for my entry for the contest, and I'll reveal how I placed. {Did I mention the prizes were cash! :)} They'll be a story behind the recipe I can't wait to tell! ;) I'll be sharing, as I participate in The Holiday Recipe Blog Hop, hosted by <a href="http://blueskykitchen.net/2016/11/14/pecan-rum-tart-is-the-perfect-dessert-for-thanksgiving/">Carol, of Blue Sky Kitchen Blog</a>. Carol hails from Texas, and one of her many talents is cooking! The hop starts today, and is off to a great start with Carol's stunning Pecan Rum Tart.. certain to please your guests at Thanksgiving Dinner.</div>
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I don't know about y'all, but this year has really flown by! Seems like we just celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas, and here it is time to do it all again! </div>
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I've updated my home with a few touches to welcome my guests on Turkey Day, as we fellowship, break bread together, and give thanks for all our many blessings! I'm thrilled to be sharing in The Thoughts of Home Stunning Thanksgiving Vignettes! A list of the participants can be found {<a href="http://ramblingssg.blogspot.com/2016/11/yall-are-in-for-treat-this-week-lovely.html">here</a>}, and at the bottom of the post. The talent, creativity, and beauty shared this week by the others has been wonderful! And to the lovely hostesses, <a href="http://www.decortoadore.net/2016/11/thoughts-of-home-stunning-thanksgiving.html">Laura</a>, <a href="http://www.poofingthepillows.com/2016/11/stunning-thanksgiving-vignettes-day-3.html">Stacey</a>, <a href="http://www.athomewithjemma.com/2016/11/stunning-thanksgiving-vignettes-day-3.html">Jemma</a>, and today's leader of the tours, <a href="http://www.whitespraypaintblog.com/">Laura</a>, thanks so much for hosting! These ladies are not only very talented, but always kind and encouraging!</div>
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The silver turkey planter, a second-hand find, has been spending Thanksgiving with us for more years than I can remember. Combining the shiny turkey with a worn, rustic USMC box filled with ornamental cabbage and kale, gives the vignette a relaxed, homey feel!</div>
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Vintage scrabble tiles declare our THANKFULness!</div>
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{<i>oops, ...after accidentally knocking the tiles down, must have lost the "F" ;)</i> }</div>
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The vintage cobblers molds, tucked in the arrangement, were a favorite find at <a href="http://ramblingssg.blogspot.com/2016/06/301-endless-yard-sale-thru-north.html">The 301 Endless Yard Sale</a>, last June.<br />
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...and a "Give Thanks" sign displayed in the kitchen, complete my Thanksgiving decor.</div>
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Be sure to visit the other <a href="http://ramblingssg.blogspot.com/2016/11/yall-are-in-for-treat-this-week-lovely.html">bloggers</a> that shared their beautiful, inspiring Thanksgiving vignettes this week! ...and as always, I'm very thankful for each of you that take the time to stop by and read RSG! </div>
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If you follow RSG on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ramblingsofasoutherngirl/">Instagram</a> page, you may remember this big box overflowing with styrofoam, carvable pumpkins found at Dollar Tree, posted several months ago.</div>
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They were destined for a great purpose! ;)</div>
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After a little makeover, they would become table number card holders, for the Annual Evening of Hope Banquet for The Living Hope Pregnancy Center, I serve on the board for.</div>
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My inspiration for the table arrangements I wanted to keep simple, economical, but pretty and elegant, was the black and white buffalo check napkins. You get just a glimpse of them in the picture, below. {Napkins online at <a href="http://www.tableclothsfactory.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=NAP_CHK_BLK">Tablecloths Factory</a>}</div>
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Backtracking to the pumpkins... they were painted with black chalk paint. I've in the past attempted to spray paint styrofoam, and the results were not good, ...ate at the styrofoam. Didn't want to chance it with the pumpkins. After drying, they appeared a little lackluster. My daughter, Ashley, suggested the added glitter. The stems were painted gold, and a slit cut across the top to hold the table number cards.</div>
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My vision for the banquet also included white hydrangeas... to me, they're just so elegant and pretty! Combined with coral roses, the arrangements were given a fall'ish feel. The flowers were ordered online, and shipped to my home a few days prior, from Sam's Club. (...highly recommend!) The vases were bought at Dollar Tree.</div>
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The table number cards were designed on picmonkey.com, and printed off on cardstock. I would be so lost without picmonkey!<br />
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The stems of the larger real pumpkins were painted gold. The whimsical acorns came from two trees in my yard. I spray painted and glued the bases back about two.hundred.and.fifty. of them! <br />
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At the "Welcome" table, entering the room, guests were greeted with a larger arrangement as they awaited the assignment of their designated table number.<br />
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After creating the base arrangement, and my MIL added some special touches...<br />
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...like the orange mesh tucked here and there...<br />
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Bet you'd never guess where the orange mesh originated... from the bags the mini pumpkins were in! Perfect color, pretty ingenious of my MIL, Frances, don't you think? <br />
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Leftovers were combined to decorate a spot on the piano next to the stage...<br />
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On each table, one program was marked with a star on the back. The holder of the marked program was given the flower arrangement on that table to take home and enjoy! The recipients seemed very pleased! :)<br />
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Be sure to come back Friday, as I participate in the TOH Stunning Thanksgiving Vignettes. We're on day two, and those shared so far have been wonderful! Click {<a href="http://ramblingssg.blogspot.com/2016/11/yall-are-in-for-treat-this-week-lovely.html">here</a>} for links to visit! :)</div>
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White Spray Paint Blog - <a href="http://www.whitespraypaintblog.com/2016/11/tohot-40-stunning-thanksgiving-vignettes.html">Thoughts of Home</a><br />
Ms. Toody Goo Shoes - <a href="http://mstoodygooshoes.blogspot.com/2016/11/best-of-weekend-111116.html#.WCZsoC0rLIW">Best of The Weekend</a><br />
Rustic & Refined - <a href="http://www.rustic-refined.com/2016/11/dishing-digging-it-link-party-122.html">Dishing It and Digging It</a><br />
Between Naps on The Porch - <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/an-enchanting-magical-interactive-experience/">Met Monday</a><br />
Celebrate & Decorate - <a href="http://celebrateanddecorate.com/celebrate-story-52/">Celebrate Your Story</a><br />
The Dedicated House - <a href="http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2016/11/make-pretty-monday-week-198.html">Make It Pretty Monday</a><br />
McCall Manor - <a href="http://www.mccallmanor.com/craft-projects/your-inspired-designs-62">Your Inspired Design</a><br />
Chic On Shoestring - <a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/2016/11/flaunt-it-friday-332.html">Flaunt It Friday</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.decortoadore.net/2016/11/thoughts-of-home-stunning-thanksgiving.html">Decor To Adore</a></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> | <a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/">Southern Hospitality</a> </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">| <a href="http://chateau-chic.blogspot.com/">Chateau Chic</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">|</span></span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.shabbyfufublog.com/">Shabby Fufu</a> | <a href="http://www.rustic-refined.com/">Rustic Refined</a></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Tuesday – November 8th</strong></span> </div>
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<a href="http://www.poofingthepillows.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Poofing The Pillows</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> | <a href="http://cedarhillfarmhouse.com/">Cedar Hill Farmhouse</a></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">| <a href="http://loveofhome.net/">Love of Home</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">| </span></span> <a href="http://www.mykentuckylivingblog.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">My Kentucky Living</span></a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">| <a href="http://www.sharonjoyceinteriors.com/">Sharon Joyce Interiors</a></span></div>
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Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01144023695675102093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245216663393566570.post-14307263916955844812016-10-31T06:37:00.001-05:002016-11-01T19:44:09.901-05:00Not So Spooky Pumpkin for Halloween - HandPainted Lilly P. Inspired<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Halloween Y'all!</div>
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For many of us, tonight our streets will be a blur of little goblins, ghosts, witches,</div>
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princesses, and others, racing between homes collecting candy.</div>
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In our house, we've long outgrown trick or treating,</div>
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but my girl, Ashley still loves to decorate a pumpkin or two each year.</div>
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As a child, she entered and won a local pumpkin decorating contest</div>
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at the county fair a couple of years in a row.</div>
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Lilly Pulitzer was her inspiration for a<a href="http://ramblingssg.blogspot.com/2015/10/lilly-p-inspired-pumpkins.html"> painted pumpkin last year</a>...</div>
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...and that inspiration carried on to this year,<br />
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A not so spooky pumpkin for Halloween...</div>
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with lots of treats... no tricks! :)</div>
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Sharing Post At:<br />
Between Naps on The Porch - <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/easy-fast-way-to-remove-acorns-from-your-lawn-grass/">Met Monday</a><br />
Celebrate & Decorate - <a href="http://celebrateanddecorate.com/celebrate-story-50/">Celebrate Your Story</a><br />
DIY By Design - <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/2016/11/fall-into-fall-its-party-290.html">Fall Into Fall</a><br />
Sadie Seasongoods - <a href="http://www.sadieseasongoods.com/talk-town-44/">Talk of the Town</a><br />
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Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01144023695675102093noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245216663393566570.post-78332822662959176132016-10-13T07:29:00.002-05:002016-10-13T19:10:51.591-05:00Guest Post At White Spray Paint - The Art of Thrifting<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm long overdue to tell ya'll that Monday I was invited to do a guest post </div>
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I've been MIA from my blog due to Hurricane Matthew...</div>
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I was without power from Saturday afternoon until last night.</div>
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Please pray for the folks in southeast NC....</div>
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It's really bad in some areas! Our homes are about an hour inland from the coast. We have a business in Wilmington, and most of city and coast was unharmed by the storm. For that I am thankful!</div>
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But the inland coast is surrounded by many beautiful rivers and lakes. This has been a rainy season, with the water table already pretty high. The amount of rain we received from Matthew has caused those bodies of water to rise and swell well beyond capacity, some to the extent of breaking levees and damns. The devastation from the flooding has been heartbreaking. Some little towns remain completely flooded as I type this. The rivers have yet to crest, the water continuing to rise. So many have lost their homes and businesses. We personally were very blessed to just be without power, and lose some of our pier. </div>
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In light of the state of our area, <i><b>I'll be taking a little break from blogging until the first of November</b></i>. I am very thankful and praising God for his protection, and that it wasn't any worse. To witness neighbors helping neighbors, our first responders giving their all, and those that have come from across the state and country here to offer assistance, has been amazing! But my heart is with those who have lost so much, and now must begin to rebuild and restore. Again, I ask for your prayers for all who were affected by Matthew, not only those in our state!</div>
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Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01144023695675102093noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245216663393566570.post-7728186340431138712016-09-27T06:21:00.001-05:002016-10-22T21:09:43.290-05:00All About The Pumpkins Autumn Tablescape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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...a big, hearty, "let's-get-our-fall-on" welcome to old friends</div>
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and those new here for The Autumn Tablescape Blog Hop!</div>
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I'm thrilled to be sharing a tablescape featuring my favorite season, fall!</div>
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Thank you, Chloe, of <a href="http://celebrateanddecorate.com/">Celebrate & Decorate</a> for inviting me to participate,</div>
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Sadie Seasongoods - <a href="http://www.sadieseasongoods.com/talk-town-40/">Talk of The Town</a><br />
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I'll be participating that day!</div>
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Maybe we'll even be blessed with more fall-like temps! ;)</div>
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One of my besties' daughter was married a few weeks ago.</div>
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My friend, Julia, her mom, and daughter,</div>
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When Julia first told me of the upcoming wedding,</div>
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I knew it was going to be fabulous, filled with unique, and creative DIY!</div>
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...and it would be DIY done well ...no Pinterest fails from this trio of generations! :)</div>
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For some of the centerpieces for the reception,</div>
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they envisioned wood boxes made of reclaimed wood,</div>
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brimming with live succulents.</div>
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So months ago, just over between the chicken coop and old barn,</div>
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Julia set up a succulent nursery on their farm.</div>
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With twelve boxes to fill, she did a lot of growing, and dividing,</div>
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repeating the process many times, as the little succulents thrived and multiplied!</div>
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Fast forward to the wedding day..</div>
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More on the boxes...</div>
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Julia is an avid thrifter/junker like myself!</div>
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She has a heart for nostalgia, and treasures her family history.</div>
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The boxes were made of reclaimed boards that came from a house</div>
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on her grandfather's property, with the original color preserved as seen.</div>
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One could never capture the beautiful patina of the past better than age itself!</div>
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part of the Autumn Tablescapes Blog Hop, hosted by Chloe of <a href="http://celebrateanddecorate.com/">Celebrate & Decorate</a>.</div>
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a big welcome to fall! ...so very glad it's here! :)</div>
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put it away to use another day... and then forget about it?</div>
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Once for Christmas, I bought my daughter the cutest little porcelain dolls.</div>
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I hid them (for Santa), and it took me three years to find them.</div>
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Seriously, ...I wish I were kidding!</div>
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Last spring, I found the pretty gold fish candlesticks, below,</div>
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How disappointing when they turned up a couple of weeks ago... as the summer </div>
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But not to be deterred,<br />
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a "<i>Nautical Tablescape With A Hint Of Fall."</i><br />
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To bridge the two seasons,<br />
a dollar tree pumpkin was given a nautical twist, with paint and a seashell.<br />
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The table was set on the upper deck of the lake house,<br />
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The lantern has been a staple for all seasons,<br />
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<a href="http://ramblingssg.blogspot.com/2015/11/a-versatile-lantern-for-seasons.html">A Versatile Lantern For The Seasons</a><br />
<a href="http://ramblingssg.blogspot.com/2016/02/youll-never-get-to-heaven-if-you-break.html">...A Versatile Lantern For The Seasons Valentines Edition</a><br />
<a href="http://ramblingssg.blogspot.com/2016/03/lantern-decorated-for-easter.html">Lantern Decorated For Easter</a><br />
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I am so ready to welcome my favorite season, fall,<br />
...only 6 more days before it officially arrives!<br />
Sure wish the heat and humidity would magically disappear on that day!<br />
A girl (with non-humidity tolerant hair) can dream, right? ;)<br />
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I didn't have a tier tray,</div>
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Found the yellow set of roosters I'd long forgotten,</div>
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Combined, they make a striking tiered display!<br />
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And best of all, I created the vignette entirely from items I had on hand!</div>
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Poofing The Pillows - <a href="http://www.poofingthepillows.com/2016/09/tiered-tray-extravaganza.html">Tiered Tray Extravaganza</a><br />
McCall Manor - <a href="http://www.mccallmanor.com/link-party/6299/">Your Inspired Design</a><br />
My Thrift Store Addiction - <a href="https://mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com/2016/09/vintage-charm-party-48.html">Vintage Charm</a><br />
Rattlebridge Farm - <a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/2016/09/foodie-friday-and-everything-else_15.html#more">Foodie Friday & Everything Else</a><br />
The Blue Willow House - <a href="http://www.bluewillowhouse.com/2016/09/17/snickerdodle-createbakemake-link-party-149/">Snickerdoodle</a><br />
Julie's Lifestyle - <a href="http://www.juliescreativelifestyle.com/2016/09/cooking-and-crafting-with-j-j-66-and-65.html">Cooking and Crafting with J&J</a><br />
Between Naps on The Porch - <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/a-recycle-upcycle-idea-and-a-limelight-hydrangea-update/">Met Monday</a><br />
The Dedicated House - <a href="http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2016/09/make-pretty-monday-week-192.html">Make It Pretty Monday</a><br />
The Charm of Home - <a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/2016/09/home-sweet-home-290.html">Home Sweet Home</a><br />
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Perfect for a dinner party, or most any other engagement,</div>
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It'll take longer to pick out your peppers and flowers at the local grocers,</div>
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The green peppers were 68 cents each, the other colors were $1.18.</div>
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I made mine three days ago, and it's just as pretty as when I first assembled it.</div>
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The pepper has not withered, nor has it leaked!</div>
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In a couple of months, in our little town<br />
we'll be celebrating the favored nut of the south... the pecan.<br />
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As with any good festival,<br />
The NC Pecan Festival consists of a celebrity queen, parade, street fairs,<br />
home tour, etc, etc. etc...<br />
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Years ago, our home was on the festival home tour.<br />
This year, I'm thinking I'll try the cooking contest.<br />
The contest covers several categories of foods,<br />
with a cup of pecans included the main criteria.<br />
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I've been browsing Pinterest looking for ideas for a dessert.<br />
I sure am going to enjoy practicing some of these that I found,<br />
although my hips might not appreciate it! ha!<br />
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If you love pecans, too, maybe you'd like to give a few of these a try...<br />
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<a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2015/07/18/peach-pecan-crisp/">Peach Pecan Crisp</a></div>
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<img alt="Recipe for Pecan Cheesecake Squares - You can't go wrong with a layer of shortbread, a layer of cheesecake and a layer of pecan pie in every bite! My daughter calls them "squares of heaven." I think after you try them, you'll see why! <a href="http://makerecipesnow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">makerecipesnow.com/</a>: " src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/45/4b/99/454b99144813625bfb3cc07cd2285c9c.jpg" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2012/10/german-chocolate-pecan-pie-bars/">German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.closetcooking.com/2015/12/bacon-and-pecan-butter-tarts.html">Bacon and Pecan Butter Tarts</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.kraftcanada.com/recipes/caramel-pecan-brownies-126112">Caramel-Pecan Brownies</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.recipe4living.com/recipes/sticky_sweet_maple_pecan_danish.htm">Sticky Sweet Maple Pecan Danish</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.sweetrecipeas.com/2015/01/01/croissant-bread-pudding-with-pecan-toffee-sauce/">Croissant Bread Pudding with Pecan Toffee Sauce</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com/easy-caramel-pecan-sticky-rolls/">Easy Caramel Pecan Sticky Rolls</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.averiecooks.com/2015/08/cowboy-cookies.html">Cowboy Cookies</a></div>
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<a href="http://thecafesucrefarine.com/2013/04/i-want-to-marry-you-cookies/#_a5y_p=2102085">I Want To Marry You Cookies</a><br />
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Is your mouth watering like mine now? :)<br />
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If you have any prize winning recipes that include pecans, do share!<br />
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Hope you have a wonderful, and safe Labor Day Weekend!<br />
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He loves sweets, and I wanted to add a little something special</div>
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I found several candy'gram posters for birthdays on Pinterest,</div>
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Wrote a few verses of my own</div>
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You can hardly buy a birthday card for much less than that!</div>
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Cindy and I started with RMS (HGTV's Rate My Space Forum)</div>
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Cindy and I keep contact via Facebook these days,</div>
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and she recently shared pictures of a few projects she's been working on this summer!</div>
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She's a handy, talented lady!</div>
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The glider below, was a Father's Day gift to her husband 27 years ago.</div>
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Sitting out in the weather under the deck for quite awhile,</div>
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had taken it's toll on it!</div>
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Cindy reslatted and sealed the pieces, and painted the frame.</div>
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I can only imagine how she must enjoy the teal umbrella on a sunny day!</div>
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The pretty rug, a great find from Lowe's, ties the space together perfectly!</div>
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Cindy says that it is made up of some sort of plastic composite that can be</div>
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I adore the two chairs, below, that Cindy says she has had for 7-10 years.</div>
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They only needed new cushions, which she bought at JoAnn's, 70% Clearance.</div>
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I would love to see more of the gorgeous Utah mountains</div>
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The space was completed with a table and stools added early in the season.</div>
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They are enjoyed by, and have gotten lots of use from, </div>
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Cindy sure has inspired me to makeover my back door space!</div>
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She's also a very skilled seamstress!</div>
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Some of her sewing creations can be seen {<a href="http://ramblingssg.blogspot.com/2015/10/unicorns-cindys-other-amazing-sewing.html">here</a>}.</div>
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Thanks Cindy, for letting me share your oasis! ;)</div>
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Between Naps On The Porch - <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/white-upholstered-desk-chair-with-nailhead-accent/">Met Monday</a><br />
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The Dedicated House - <a href="http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2016/08/make-pretty-monday-week-190.html">Make It Pretty Monday</a><br />
Savvy Southern Style - <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2016/08/wow-us-wednesdays-289.html#more">Wow Us Wednesday</a><br />
The Charm of Home - <a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/2016/09/home-sweet-home-287.html">Home Sweet Home</a><br />
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When we first moved in the house,</div>
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"Too much of a good thing, can be too much!" ha!</div>
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I've since weeded through the chicken and rooster decor,</div>
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selling a lot of it when I had my "junk booths,"</div>
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storing a few items, and still displaying a piece of two.</div>
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Thought it would be fun to put together a little tablescape,</div>
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"one last hurrah," before they hit they hit the yard sale stash.</div>
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The one rooster that will remain, is the lamp!</div>
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It was the first item I bought for my kitchen twelve years ago,</div>
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A new TJ Maxx find, below,</div>
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I feel somewhat like a traitor,</div>
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trading off my chickens for a new love... cows!</div>
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We've decided to sell our house.</div>
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It's been the plan for years, that when our youngest reached driving age,</div>
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"Our baby" just began his senior year in high school.</div>
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The farm, which is now in Mr. Ramblings' hands,</div>
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the farm house is far from ready to move in,</div>
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this house is not ready for the market just yet,</div>
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so during the transition time, we'll be living at the lake.<br />
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The process seems a little daunting and overwhelming, but in the end, </div>
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Thirty five days until fall!</div>
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I couldn't let the season pass without sharing Ashley's <a href="http://ramblingssg.blogspot.com/2015/10/lilly-p-inspired-pumpkins.html">Lilly P. Inspired Pumpkins</a>! </div>
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Made for her apartment, weren't they precious??? :)</div>
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so I crafted a few <a href="http://ramblingssg.blogspot.com/2015/09/pumpkins-with-nautical-twist.html">Pumpkins With A Nautical Touch</a>, to greet them on the kitchen table.</div>
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...More on that Monday!</div>
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When are ya'll planning to start?</div>
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Under different circumstances,</div>
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I'd be real tempted to start easing a little out this weekend! ;)</div>
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I found fauxs at <a href="https://www.dollartree.com/">Dollar Tree</a>... perfect for a succulent challenged gal!</div>
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With the neutral white and gold color scheme,</div>
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the succulents could be used most anywhere.</div>
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I considered using them in my master bath, </div>
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but they looked right pretty sitting in my kitchen windowsill.</div>
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Wouldn't they make great {and thrifty} name card holders</div>
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for a dinner party or wedding!</div>
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Instead of white, they could be spray painted mint, navy blue,</div>
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to fit any party theme.</div>
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And considering even more possibilities for these pint-sized painted succulents,</div>
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fall is only 40 days away! </div>
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They would be perfect for autumn vignettes!</div>
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