tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70605729301330675352024-03-13T07:32:10.249-07:00THE CUTEST COTTAGE LAMPS, ETC.Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalms 119:105The Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-6164935824894731872012-05-12T15:07:00.000-07:002012-05-12T15:07:47.297-07:00ANNUAL FISH-WIVES WEEK<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Every year our husbands take off for their annual fishing trip, 10 retired guys in a condo - can you imagine that? And three of us wives get together and have OUR fish-wives week. This year we went to Fran's home in Washington. Next year it will be at Cheri's in California. Then back here to Oregon the following year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have a great time shopping, talking, reading, watching movies and eating of course! This year I started a diet a few weeks before our trip, and guess what! I stayed on it the whole time! AND Fran & Cheri didn't even induldge in cookies or ice cream. One morning Fran came in and said she lost a pound already! YEEHAA for all of us!</span><br />
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Helga and I on the Clipper</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We went over to Victoria, B.C. and stayed overnight. Another friend, Helga, went with us on the Victoria Clipper...it rained the whole way! And it rained most of that day. We got there and ate lunch and met another friend, Carol who is from Vancouver, B.C. Carol got us a room at the Chataeu Victoria Hotel. So after dropping off our luggage, Carol showed us around Victoria, went to Antique Row, some other shops, and then back to the hotel and had a fine dinner. We all played games and cards and finally sacked out! (Some of us snoring all night!) We had to share beds and I believe I stole the covers from Helga most of the night too! </span></div>
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The Space Needle in Seattle</div>
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We all loved this statue of the fisherman!</div>
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Playing Farkel in our jammies!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The next day Carol took us to the Empress Hotel - absolutely beautiful! We didn't have High Tea though - too expensive! We toured the Government Building and we even went to a thrift shop and bought trinkets! </span></div>
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Dinner at Browns Social House - YUM!</div>
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The Empress (impressive!) Hotel</div>
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The Government Building - the second day was much sunnier!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Took the Victoria Clipper home and stayed another few days and the Annual Fish-Wives Week was over! Fran and I took Cheri to the airport, and then headed back to Oregon where we met up with our honeys for dinner. As it happened, my brother and his wife were at my sister's, and we all went to dinner together, what a treat this was since I haven't seen my brother in a couple of years! Fran and Terry stayed for a couple of days and went home. I have to say, as much as I LOVE our week together, its nice to be home with my honey! And I am sure Fran and Cheri feel the same.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I know that I've been lax in posting, since January - yeech! We have been so busy with this and that, actually I have made a few lampshades too! Doctors appointments, going here and there, and I now take painting classes too! We all have busy lives, and since retiring, it seems like ours is even busyer! But I will try to keep up with the posts....my good friend Ravee, even called to see why I haven't posted in such a long time - guess I better get back to it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Hope you all have been well...God bless you!</span></div>
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<br /></div>The Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-15985702607500010002012-01-19T10:57:00.000-08:002012-01-19T11:03:50.776-08:00DANG COMPUTERS!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T9gUIGTimhU/Txho6Xm379I/AAAAAAAABrg/yyKLhIy4s3k/s1600/TEENAGERS%2BACT%2BNOW.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T9gUIGTimhU/Txho6Xm379I/AAAAAAAABrg/yyKLhIy4s3k/s400/TEENAGERS%2BACT%2BNOW.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699420680416128978" /></a><br />Another funny sign! In the last post I did, the whole blog changed and I don't know how it happened! So please bear with me while I correct it and get back into the swing of things after the holidays are over! Maybe I can get my blog back the way it was????<br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-5170108528917970222011-11-27T19:54:00.000-08:002011-11-28T09:09:58.490-08:00A SIGN OF THE TIMES!These signs came to me via my email from various friends....I hope you get a kick out of them like I did!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ilp_Exq3IeA/TtMHsoQXoRI/AAAAAAAABqA/Pxp758MZ0_w/s1600/PRIVATE%2BSIGN%2BDO%2BNOT%2BREAD.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679892018346041618" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ilp_Exq3IeA/TtMHsoQXoRI/AAAAAAAABqA/Pxp758MZ0_w/s400/PRIVATE%2BSIGN%2BDO%2BNOT%2BREAD.bmp" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G1prLRKlVf4/TtMJtj4F5gI/AAAAAAAABqk/V3HppVhDo9s/s1600/NOTICE%2BSIGN.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679894233373599234" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G1prLRKlVf4/TtMJtj4F5gI/AAAAAAAABqk/V3HppVhDo9s/s400/NOTICE%2BSIGN.bmp" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y4gucoCdyxY/TtMHYcm1WiI/AAAAAAAABp0/BcAX0BVYkn8/s1600/FREE%2BCHICKEN%2BSTRIPS.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679891671621655074" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y4gucoCdyxY/TtMHYcm1WiI/AAAAAAAABp0/BcAX0BVYkn8/s400/FREE%2BCHICKEN%2BSTRIPS.bmp" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YVbalEwme1Q/TtMM7MnTH6I/AAAAAAAABqw/y6eo6Ei0SVE/s1600/WIRELESS%2BTECH%2BAND%2BBIRDS%2BON%2BLINE.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 184px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679897766182199202" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YVbalEwme1Q/TtMM7MnTH6I/AAAAAAAABqw/y6eo6Ei0SVE/s400/WIRELESS%2BTECH%2BAND%2BBIRDS%2BON%2BLINE.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Below is a photo my sister, Carol took of the "Old Mill District" in Bend last fall. She is really very talented with her camera! These three stacks are all that is left of the mill on the Deschutes River.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KA45IPCIYBM/TtMP-tEingI/AAAAAAAABq8/wtiy9X9l6f4/s1600/CAROLS%2BPIC%2BOF%2BMILL%2BDIST%2BTOWERS.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679901124969274882" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KA45IPCIYBM/TtMP-tEingI/AAAAAAAABq8/wtiy9X9l6f4/s400/CAROLS%2BPIC%2BOF%2BMILL%2BDIST%2BTOWERS.jpg" /></a><br /><br />So did you think I fell off a cliff or something? Well, I didn't, it's just been very busy around my home these past few months. I haven't even made one lamp or shade! Not to mention my LACK of posting! But I do take a look at your blogs now and then and I can see that you all are doing great! BJ, well she's always making food that looks so yummy! Adrienne posts so many photos of the beautiful places she and her honey go! And Kathy is always showing her quilts and FOOD! The rest of my blogging friends are busy, busy, busy!<br /><br />I took down the fall decorations and now up goes the Christmas decorations! We are not even having family come during the Christmas holiday - but I HAVE to put up some decorations and a tree! It just wouldn't be the same without all the "stuff"! Well, it's getting late and I have to turn on the Food Channel and watch the next "Iron Chef Challenge" tonight - my honey and I love to watch the chefs cook!<br /><br />So have a great week, and PROMISE, I will start posting more often again! ALSO: When I posted this, it changed my layout, and I have been working on it, but can't figure it out? The right sidebar went to the bottom and I can't get it back to the right side! Any suggestions?<br /><br />XOXO<br />Marilyn</div></div>The Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-11903498714820132052011-09-29T14:58:00.000-07:002011-09-29T17:23:03.936-07:00KITCHEN-DINING-LIVING ROOM REMODEL<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X-tMZO4TXfI/ToTrMWCqwCI/AAAAAAAABmM/3KubUI7MLtM/s1600/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2B010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X-tMZO4TXfI/ToTrMWCqwCI/AAAAAAAABmM/3KubUI7MLtM/s400/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2B010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657905629191913506" /></a><br /><br />The picture above is what our kitchen used to look like. Pretty ordinary for a manufactured home! I hated the corner sink - not ever enough room. All the wood was OK, but I really like painted wood! And that black & white tile behind the stove had to go, along with the flooring! <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ixu7EfUNWoY/ToTrhAlqYII/AAAAAAAABmU/He0Vnh5XNes/s1600/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2B014.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ixu7EfUNWoY/ToTrhAlqYII/AAAAAAAABmU/He0Vnh5XNes/s400/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2B014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657905984210362498" /></a><br /><br />This part of the kitchen is where we usually eat our meals. And outside that big window on the right is our "bird sanctuary"; we love watching the birds while eating our breakfast! When we moved here I painted the kitchen yellow with a splash (well, sponged) light blue here and there. And as you can see, it was yellow, blue, red, pink, green. And we had this old carpenters table that we use as another counter when needed (One of our friends gave it to us; it was actually hand-made by his father!) <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dr5Eq1x82Fc/ToTtmIoGFiI/AAAAAAAABmc/XAVDKl-PTnE/s1600/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2B016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dr5Eq1x82Fc/ToTtmIoGFiI/AAAAAAAABmc/XAVDKl-PTnE/s400/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2B016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657908271290652194" /></a><br /><br />This is the living room-dining room. We kept the color on the walls - it is called "Creme Brulee" from Behr in the dining room, and "Contemplation" on the living room walls (a light green) by Behr also. But the old carpet had to go - too many doggies had left their prints and scent (ours and the previous owners dogs.) <br /><br />Going through some old magazines I found an article I had saved by one of my favorite designers; Gail Claridge in Westlake Village, Calif. Her kitchen & living room were done in Woods, Reds, greens and some yellows. I loved it! And that was the look I was going for. But I didn't quite make it to her designer look. However, I really like what we ended up with. TAKE A LOOK!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1EGbZEEpmG0/ToT5U-6xQhI/AAAAAAAABmk/_zURA1j8eSQ/s1600/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2BDONE%2B016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1EGbZEEpmG0/ToT5U-6xQhI/AAAAAAAABmk/_zURA1j8eSQ/s400/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2BDONE%2B016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657921170766381586" /></a><br /><br />So, we put in new flooring throughout the kitchen, dining area, and living room. We painted the cabinets "cottage white" Got a new dish washer (the old one was on its last leg!) subway tiles for the backsplash, plaid wallpaper, and my dream: a new GAS range! This was quite a feat in an "all electric" home! I sewed new valances and a new chandelier shade (picture below). I still have that corner sink, but it REALLY would have cost a LOT more to re-arrange the whole kitchen! Now I am looking for black kitchen table & chairs; but haven't found them as yet.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4oFgzo13nvU/ToT663Bks7I/AAAAAAAABnM/cFI9NbrIbkk/s1600/ALMOST%2BFINISHED%2BREMODEL%2B004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4oFgzo13nvU/ToT663Bks7I/AAAAAAAABnM/cFI9NbrIbkk/s400/ALMOST%2BFINISHED%2BREMODEL%2B004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657922920994091954" /></a><br /><br />Details: We removed the door under the sink and I added a curtain. Problem was, I couldn't find an "old" curtain rod! We looked in antiques stores, then found an old spoon. Well it wasn't quite long enough, so Roger took it out in his shop and welded an extension in the middle and attached it to the cabinet - neat huh! <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xy8Pr7H7Gds/ToT50wEF-aI/AAAAAAAABm0/k_WyPI9gHaw/s1600/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2BDONE%2B006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xy8Pr7H7Gds/ToT50wEF-aI/AAAAAAAABm0/k_WyPI9gHaw/s400/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2BDONE%2B006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657921716534770082" /></a><br /><br />I saw a photo of someone else who bought a rabbit for a door knob, so I found an old "bossy" she even had a bell around her neck. How cute is that!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-udRzlom29qM/ToT6GWr5oAI/AAAAAAAABm8/jPHDFvw0H4E/s1600/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2BDONE%2B014.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 328px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-udRzlom29qM/ToT6GWr5oAI/AAAAAAAABm8/jPHDFvw0H4E/s400/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2BDONE%2B014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657922018960056322" /></a><br /><br />I wanted the look of a farm kitchen, so I asked Roger if he could drill some holes in some of the cabinet doors - what do you think????<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1DCMnGCbb8/ToT5kLOYYSI/AAAAAAAABms/9wSwzHOBcNs/s1600/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2BDONE%2B010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 364px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1DCMnGCbb8/ToT5kLOYYSI/AAAAAAAABms/9wSwzHOBcNs/s400/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2BDONE%2B010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657921431767900450" /></a><br /><br />There was a cupboard for your china, so we took the glass out and added the chicken wire instead. I added red & white check paper to the back of the cabinet to make it stand out a little better. And we got knobs and drawer pulls for all the doors and drawers.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_cfl-ZXpElY/ToT6hPagnzI/AAAAAAAABnE/Sp4jS-x0mnA/s1600/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2BDONE%2B011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_cfl-ZXpElY/ToT6hPagnzI/AAAAAAAABnE/Sp4jS-x0mnA/s400/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2BDONE%2B011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657922480864534322" /></a><br /><br />I found this shelf in an antique store and had to have it! I was planning on putting it in our bedroom, but it just didn't look right there. So when I put it up against the plaid wallpaper, voila! Also the bottom half of my mothers hutch I have kept all these years just added the green & white tiles to the top...I think I will re stain it or maybe paint it green or red?<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cesd1HvM_mM/ToUBh7wKFEI/AAAAAAAABnk/Bo_S4yGknW4/s1600/ALMOST%2BFINISHED%2BREMODEL%2B005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cesd1HvM_mM/ToUBh7wKFEI/AAAAAAAABnk/Bo_S4yGknW4/s400/ALMOST%2BFINISHED%2BREMODEL%2B005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657930189347886146" /></a><br /><br />I found this little rug just perfect for Baylee to lie on while we are having breakfast - now she can watch the birds also; actually she likes watching for the squirrels.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2OTLxusAnvQ/ToUB0H8u97I/AAAAAAAABns/p2oNonU4iog/s1600/ALMOST%2BFINISHED%2BREMODEL%2B002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2OTLxusAnvQ/ToUB0H8u97I/AAAAAAAABns/p2oNonU4iog/s400/ALMOST%2BFINISHED%2BREMODEL%2B002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657930501859506098" /></a><br /><br />So this is the "after" picture of the dining room and living room. Although, we're never done re-decorating are we!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h2OLw095sE8/ToT7XYKQV1I/AAAAAAAABnU/3bXUgmaPfgY/s1600/ALMOST%2BFINISHED%2BREMODEL%2B007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h2OLw095sE8/ToT7XYKQV1I/AAAAAAAABnU/3bXUgmaPfgY/s400/ALMOST%2BFINISHED%2BREMODEL%2B007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657923410925213522" /></a><br /><br />And this picture is the "after" picture of the living room only.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ccn066l8kbg/ToT7-bKpiiI/AAAAAAAABnc/z06dB5MYntE/s1600/ALMOST%2BFINISHED%2BREMODEL%2B009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ccn066l8kbg/ToT7-bKpiiI/AAAAAAAABnc/z06dB5MYntE/s400/ALMOST%2BFINISHED%2BREMODEL%2B009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657924081747069474" /></a><br /><br />Now there is still one UNFINISHED PROJECT! YIKES! This spot is where the built-in oven was. We can't decide just what to do with it. I think we are going to build some pull-out drawers for all this "stuff" with a cabinet door over that. Maybe leave the microwave showing? We'll see!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PVd7YfVX2K8/ToUCdAPLC1I/AAAAAAAABn8/RMSqNRB4sWY/s1600/THE%2BUNFINISHED%2BPROJECT%2B002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PVd7YfVX2K8/ToUCdAPLC1I/AAAAAAAABn8/RMSqNRB4sWY/s400/THE%2BUNFINISHED%2BPROJECT%2B002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657931204163996498" /></a><br /><br />AND WE COULDN'T HAVE ENDED UP WITH SUCH A NICE REMODEL WITHOUT THE HELP OF Ann & Gerald; who are local carpenters/designers in our area. Actually they did all the hard work! Roger and I only finished up a little here and there. And I have to tell you Ann & Gerald are so easy to work with! I don't think I would have gotten my gas range if it hadn't been for their genius! THANK YOU BOTH FOR SUCH A GREAT JOB!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1brNDqQW9QU/ToUDOSVrXyI/AAAAAAAABoE/ivszsujlY9k/s1600/KITCHEN%2BREDO%2BMORE%2BPICS%2B008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1brNDqQW9QU/ToUDOSVrXyI/AAAAAAAABoE/ivszsujlY9k/s400/KITCHEN%2BREDO%2BMORE%2BPICS%2B008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657932050836709154" /></a><br /><br />So we are off on another camping trip for a few days. I have been gone from blogging for over a month now. But with winter coming on, I'll be a better blogger, promise! You all have a great week, enjoy the autumn! I plan on tossing a few leaves around myself!<br /><br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-8622720683728895982011-07-16T08:32:00.000-07:002011-07-16T09:12:08.986-07:00AIN'T SHE SWEET!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UrRF7IuWs5I/TiG0ZlP34pI/AAAAAAAABlc/KA9Zcc-rFMw/s1600/LAGRAND%2BCAR%2BSHOW%2BAND%2B55%2BCHEVY%2B014.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UrRF7IuWs5I/TiG0ZlP34pI/AAAAAAAABlc/KA9Zcc-rFMw/s400/LAGRAND%2BCAR%2BSHOW%2BAND%2B55%2BCHEVY%2B014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629979360778248850" /></a>1955 Chevy four door station wagon! SUE-WEEET!<br /><br />My honey and I were driving back from a Wallowa Lake camping trip a few weeks ago and saw this beauty on the side of the road - FOR SALE! I said "There's my car!" But of course, Roger didn't stop to look at it - He's a Ford-man, you know! Ce la ve! <br /><br />Then last weekend we traveled to La Grade, Oregon for a car show and decided to drive back home on the same route as before. And what do you know! Driving through that same little town out in the middle of nowhere - there was the car - still FOR SALE. This time my honey stopped and we looked it over. He checked the engine, the shocks, the general condition, etc. The owner came out and we took it for a spin, it sounded great; discussed price, and ended up buying it! YEE HAA! Roger said "now this is YOUR car!" YEE HAA AGAIN! <br /> <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y_KtMwAiMlo/TiG1juK9u5I/AAAAAAAABls/VXboST0ufSY/s1600/LAGRAND%2BCAR%2BSHOW%2BAND%2B55%2BCHEVY%2B009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y_KtMwAiMlo/TiG1juK9u5I/AAAAAAAABls/VXboST0ufSY/s400/LAGRAND%2BCAR%2BSHOW%2BAND%2B55%2BCHEVY%2B009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629980634483899282" /></a><br /><br />Now we have the T-Bird, the 29 Model A, and now my 55 Chevy! I love it, and I am not going to have to do much to it either, the engine is good, we have an extra set of tires with mags, we even got the old engine - and sold it to a friend already!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cKqnJvNTlbY/TiG0q4gbjFI/AAAAAAAABlk/nLdtqWtJNSA/s1600/1955%2BCHEVY%2BFIRST%2BDAY%2B002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cKqnJvNTlbY/TiG0q4gbjFI/AAAAAAAABlk/nLdtqWtJNSA/s400/1955%2BCHEVY%2BFIRST%2BDAY%2B002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629979658005744722" /></a>Taking her home!<br />I know, I know; too many cars! But the T-Bird will stay in the family (Roger's father gave it to him - he was the original owner and bought it in 1956). The Model A needs an engine and more work so it will be a while before we can drive it around. But I will be driving my '55 around town, with the radio blasting! We're back in the 50's again! <br /><br />Well, that's what's new here. I want to have something written on the back, but don't know what. I was thinking of "Gramma's Blue Toy" or "Gramma's Baby". Any suggestions?<br /><br />Have a great week,<br />XOXO<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-33729476903143848782011-07-07T08:05:00.000-07:002011-07-07T12:17:25.989-07:00HEY Y'ALL, YOO-HOO! I'M BAAAAACK!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S4ROpFbhZWk/ThXN364MjfI/AAAAAAAABj4/x2g6vOiCzMQ/s1600/SILVERTON%2BTRIP%2B012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S4ROpFbhZWk/ThXN364MjfI/AAAAAAAABj4/x2g6vOiCzMQ/s320/SILVERTON%2BTRIP%2B012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626629670050762226" /></a> The Oregon Gardens, Silverton, Oregon<br /><br />No, I didn't fall off the end of the earth! We have just been going, going, going! First we went to the Oregon Garden Resort in Silverton, Oregon. Such a beautiful place...the rooms are built in groups of four with fireplaces and patios for each room; very quaint! We got a special deal that included the room, dinner, touring the gardens, a spa treatment, and breakfast! We all stayed an extra night so that we could see the surrounding towns too. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TRUZRicorbM/ThXNgvSF1EI/AAAAAAAABjw/YD6AHTC_BnE/s1600/SILVERTON%2BTRIP%2B010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TRUZRicorbM/ThXNgvSF1EI/AAAAAAAABjw/YD6AHTC_BnE/s320/SILVERTON%2BTRIP%2B010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626629271801156674" /></a>Our friends with the Oregon Gardens behind them<br /><br />Then, we were off to Wallowa Lake in Northeast Oregon with four other couples for a week of camping. It was just beautiful there too; except it rained almost every night and part of the day - guess we were a little early in the season! We took the tram up to the top of the "alps" where there was still a lot of snow on the ground and we could not go hiking, too icy! But we had a great time visiting and playing cards. Going to the shops in Joseph, and trips into the "wilderness".<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9oGiYNrSWHQ/ThXRZtpPaZI/AAAAAAAABkA/YLdIT5X2gys/s1600/WALLOWA%2BTRIP%2BAND%2BTRUCK%2B033.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9oGiYNrSWHQ/ThXRZtpPaZI/AAAAAAAABkA/YLdIT5X2gys/s320/WALLOWA%2BTRIP%2BAND%2BTRUCK%2B033.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626633549148809618" /></a>This was taken near a place called "Lookout Station" Buckhorn.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-njsgXNUMnjU/ThXR4AYEKVI/AAAAAAAABkI/yYVFKJ31ulE/s1600/WALLOWA%2BTRIP%2BAND%2BTRUCK%2B055.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-njsgXNUMnjU/ThXR4AYEKVI/AAAAAAAABkI/yYVFKJ31ulE/s320/WALLOWA%2BTRIP%2BAND%2BTRUCK%2B055.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626634069573118290" /></a>At the top of the tram!<br /><br />Then getting ready for the HIGH LAKES SHOW N' SHINE, our car club puts this on every year in our little town! It's a lot of fun and a lot of work before-hand! Selling raffle tickets and talking with all the people - lots of really pretty classic cars! Sorry, I didn't take any pictures this year! What was I thinking???<br /><br />Oh, and we bought a new truck! A Ford F-150 with FOUR DOORS (count em!) I love it and its the color of rootbeer! Ain't she pretty!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J4JIBLrzUE0/ThXSl2mH5NI/AAAAAAAABkQ/6QC208kvYi4/s1600/WALLOWA%2BTRIP%2BAND%2BTRUCK%2B090.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J4JIBLrzUE0/ThXSl2mH5NI/AAAAAAAABkQ/6QC208kvYi4/s320/WALLOWA%2BTRIP%2BAND%2BTRUCK%2B090.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626634857221711058" /></a><br /><br />Another thing I did not too long ago is I found out that the ANTIQUES ROADSHOW was going to be in Eugene, Oregon. So I got two tickets for it and my sister Carol and I went (the day before leaving for Wallowa Lake!) We had a blast! But lots and lots of waiting in lines! I took my "crepe paper" dolls, and Fran's "gadget". and Carol took our grandmothers teapot and a picture. Well, we finally got in our lines for specific things: me in the doll line and Carol in the glass/pottery line. I found out that the dolls were uniquely made probably by a crafter (my grandfather bought a set of them and gave them to my grandmother for a gift MANY years ago.) They were worth about $100 or so, and he said that the hats were what made them worth it! Go figure. As you can see in the picture, the dolls were played with by my mother and her sister when they were young - but I love them just the same! I have three of them and Carol has three. Carol found out what the teapot was worth, but we didn't wait in any more lines - the "gadget" line and the "picture" line were both two hours long!!!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2yxuq0wF69g/ThXXqZkzk5I/AAAAAAAABkg/H9yAj8SXeSE/s1600/CREPE%2BPAPER%2BDOLLS%2B001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2yxuq0wF69g/ThXXqZkzk5I/AAAAAAAABkg/H9yAj8SXeSE/s320/CREPE%2BPAPER%2BDOLLS%2B001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626640432889041810" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JZlyXJORb1M/ThXYmj5kfVI/AAAAAAAABko/AAMvEImH4A0/s1600/WALLOWA%2BTRIP%2BAND%2BTRUCK%2B006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JZlyXJORb1M/ThXYmj5kfVI/AAAAAAAABko/AAMvEImH4A0/s320/WALLOWA%2BTRIP%2BAND%2BTRUCK%2B006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626641466452639058" /></a>Here is Carol while we were waiting in the first group of lines!<br /><br />We spent Independance Day on Whidbey Island, WA. we were invited to our friends, firneds home on the beach. Good food, friendly people, and what a fireworks display right in front of us on the beach! <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-edt5eMYuEts/ThYE2RxCk0I/AAAAAAAABk8/TKx3IFlWVF0/s1600/JULY%2B4TH%2BWHIDBEY%2BISLAND%2B071.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-edt5eMYuEts/ThYE2RxCk0I/AAAAAAAABk8/TKx3IFlWVF0/s320/JULY%2B4TH%2BWHIDBEY%2BISLAND%2B071.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626690114974552898" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AkVj37pmsxQ/ThYFzPHwTEI/AAAAAAAABlM/pGN4qNW4EKI/s1600/JULY%2B4TH%2BWHIDBEY%2BISLAND%2B065.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AkVj37pmsxQ/ThYFzPHwTEI/AAAAAAAABlM/pGN4qNW4EKI/s320/JULY%2B4TH%2BWHIDBEY%2BISLAND%2B065.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626691162236537922" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bIgfWMreF3k/ThYFXBfHSfI/AAAAAAAABlE/EiV4iL4OPvE/s1600/JULY%2B4TH%2BWHIDBEY%2BISLAND%2B150.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bIgfWMreF3k/ThYFXBfHSfI/AAAAAAAABlE/EiV4iL4OPvE/s320/JULY%2B4TH%2BWHIDBEY%2BISLAND%2B150.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626690677540080114" /></a><br /><br />And now we are off tomorrow for two days in La Grande, Oregon for another car show! then we will be heading to California to visit our kids! And finally (I think!) one more trip over to the coast for the Winchester Bay COOL COASTAL NIGHTS Car show - however, we will be camping for four days, not bringing our T-Bird!<br /><br />See what I mean, we have been gone and busy so much these past couple months! Retirement is so much fun!<br /><br />You all have a great week, and maybe I'll see you at some of these places??? Who knows!<br /><br />God Bless,<br />XOXO<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-40214007065382811802011-05-29T17:48:00.000-07:002011-05-29T18:03:21.333-07:00LET FREEDOM RING!FREEDOM ISN'T FREE - GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY - MAY GOD BLESS US ALL! <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qitYAP9yUgE/TeLqTeWF3nI/AAAAAAAABjM/9vMQzauxVMM/s1600/OUR%2BFALLEN%2BHEROES.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 260px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qitYAP9yUgE/TeLqTeWF3nI/AAAAAAAABjM/9vMQzauxVMM/s320/OUR%2BFALLEN%2BHEROES.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612305705941196402" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CMkYmDvJvVA/TeLqmaGgEuI/AAAAAAAABjc/vRwYxcpVHA8/s1600/STARS%2BAND%2BSTRIPES%2BFOREVER.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 195px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CMkYmDvJvVA/TeLqmaGgEuI/AAAAAAAABjc/vRwYxcpVHA8/s320/STARS%2BAND%2BSTRIPES%2BFOREVER.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612306031219577570" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-itMfj31nXbM/TeLqdpQrKLI/AAAAAAAABjU/uXtNcFfIiYw/s1600/REMEMBER%2BMEMORIAL%2BDAY.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-itMfj31nXbM/TeLqdpQrKLI/AAAAAAAABjU/uXtNcFfIiYw/s320/REMEMBER%2BMEMORIAL%2BDAY.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612305880669956274" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wilfsvljwxc/TeLp4d_2kyI/AAAAAAAABi8/pKCaHK5616c/s1600/DON%2527T%2BEVER%2BFORGET.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 227px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wilfsvljwxc/TeLp4d_2kyI/AAAAAAAABi8/pKCaHK5616c/s320/DON%2527T%2BEVER%2BFORGET.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612305241991451426" /></a><br /><br />A salute to all those who protect the freedoms we enjoy here in America.<br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-53813036885175472912011-05-13T16:35:00.000-07:002011-05-15T19:11:28.689-07:00ANNUAL "FISHWIVES" WEEK!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bE8w41F7jhI/Tc3DjgBJHWI/AAAAAAAABiE/8w5TWomtxPo/s1600/KITCHEN%2BAND%2BFISHWIVES%2B012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 275px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bE8w41F7jhI/Tc3DjgBJHWI/AAAAAAAABiE/8w5TWomtxPo/s320/KITCHEN%2BAND%2BFISHWIVES%2B012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606352125803699554" /></a>That's Fran, Cheri, and me.<br />Another year, the hubby's went off fishing for a week and a half. Us gals got together at my home this year....boy did we have FUN! Fran picked up Cheri at the airport and drove to my house on 4/30. The guys left on Sunday (5/1). We had a whole 9 days to do whatever we wanted! YAY!<br /><br />First, we went into the town of Bend, Oregon and I took them up to Pilot Butte, which looks over the city and the lovely Cascade Mountain Range in the background: the photo at the top! Left to right are Mt. Bachelor, Broken Top, South, Middle and North Sisters. Does anyone know the names of the three sisters? Well, it's Faith, Hope and Cherity. Soooooo we renamed them: Fran, Marilyn & Cheri! I think it fits, don't you?!<br /><br />So we went shopping, mostly at the thrift stores, antiques stores, and the like. We were looking for yard art. Since Cheri flew up here, she couldn't get much - but she had a great time looking for things for us. We found lots of goodies to put together, but haven't made them as yet - but here is a picture of the "yard art" my sister made for me last year:<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GS54cz8C3Vc/Tc3CQ0FL7BI/AAAAAAAABh8/XFokQzIAmyM/s1600/BIRDCAGE%2BPLANTER%2B%2526%2BCAROLS%2BCRYSTAL%2BGIFT%2B007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GS54cz8C3Vc/Tc3CQ0FL7BI/AAAAAAAABh8/XFokQzIAmyM/s320/BIRDCAGE%2BPLANTER%2B%2526%2BCAROLS%2BCRYSTAL%2BGIFT%2B007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606350705260227602" /></a>Cute huh! We picked up more colorful dishes, vases, etc. I will show the pictures of mine when I can get it glued together and in the yard!<br /><br /><br />We met my sister, Carol at one of the oldest (and my favorite) restaurants in Bend, the Pine Tavern...it actually has two trees growing out of the ceiling! Take a look at our salads, we all had Crab-Louie! YUM!<br /> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jorxxF3Bi1c/Tc3Rb4CuxDI/AAAAAAAABi0/B5BYc_jeDk0/s1600/KITCHEN%2BAND%2BFISHWIVES%2B005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jorxxF3Bi1c/Tc3Rb4CuxDI/AAAAAAAABi0/B5BYc_jeDk0/s320/KITCHEN%2BAND%2BFISHWIVES%2B005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606367387976647730" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MPzmuxUUX1c/Tc3E9t72G9I/AAAAAAAABiM/GxeD3FxsKeU/s1600/KITCHEN%2BAND%2BFISHWIVES%2B006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MPzmuxUUX1c/Tc3E9t72G9I/AAAAAAAABiM/GxeD3FxsKeU/s320/KITCHEN%2BAND%2BFISHWIVES%2B006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606353675727805394" /></a>Now that I look at it, I think Carol got a chicken salad, with fried artichokes on top!<br /><br />On Friday, the three of us headed off to Florence, Oregon where my Dad and his bride let us stay at his home while they went to the Fireman's reunion in Calif. We had such a good time there! The first night we went out to dinner at a chinese restaurant - boy was that deeeeelicious!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9S9aEpa41c4/Tc3HES6lUXI/AAAAAAAABiU/vsGwxEWZmng/s1600/KITCHEN%2BAND%2BFISHWIVES%2B021.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9S9aEpa41c4/Tc3HES6lUXI/AAAAAAAABiU/vsGwxEWZmng/s320/KITCHEN%2BAND%2BFISHWIVES%2B021.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606355987757093234" /></a>Fran said this was the BEST General Tso's she's ever had!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fFsOLX_D39k/Tc3HmbrqEOI/AAAAAAAABic/rwxKIPYLrv4/s1600/KITCHEN%2BAND%2BFISHWIVES%2B023.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fFsOLX_D39k/Tc3HmbrqEOI/AAAAAAAABic/rwxKIPYLrv4/s320/KITCHEN%2BAND%2BFISHWIVES%2B023.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606356574225961186" /></a> YUM, YUM, YUM!<br />We had a great time there...Florence is just a beautiful place, although it rained a bit - but we relaxed and ate and watched lots of movies!<br /><br />We also went into Redmond, Oregon to the Farmer's Co-op antiques:<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OBfxrRKMf3M/Tc3INirUHfI/AAAAAAAABik/QKT2FEzIFFw/s1600/KITCHEN%2BAND%2BFISHWIVES%2B017.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OBfxrRKMf3M/Tc3INirUHfI/AAAAAAAABik/QKT2FEzIFFw/s320/KITCHEN%2BAND%2BFISHWIVES%2B017.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606357246118469106" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_8XBGd5aumk/Tc3JJmN-u2I/AAAAAAAABis/LLkqTtqPzgA/s1600/KITCHEN%2BAND%2BFISHWIVES%2B019.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_8XBGd5aumk/Tc3JJmN-u2I/AAAAAAAABis/LLkqTtqPzgA/s320/KITCHEN%2BAND%2BFISHWIVES%2B019.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606358277861325666" /></a>Yeah, right!<br /><br />I know our hubby's had a good time too - didn't catch many fish, but they enjoyed themselves just as well. In fact nobody even got the "big fish award" this year - none of the fish were big enough! <br /><br />Well, that's it for another year....In 2012 we will be going to Fran's home the year after that to Cheri's....then it's back here again. It sure is nice to have a "Gal's week" where you can relax and let it all hang out!!!The Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-71800140024616046422011-04-29T15:24:00.000-07:002011-04-29T17:00:24.935-07:00IS IT SPRING YET? NOT HERE!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9CN6klArm2Q/Tbs7eb798wI/AAAAAAAABgk/wax7YOAMgWc/s1600/WHOEVER%2BPRAYING%2BFOR%2BSNOW.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 236px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9CN6klArm2Q/Tbs7eb798wI/AAAAAAAABgk/wax7YOAMgWc/s320/WHOEVER%2BPRAYING%2BFOR%2BSNOW.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601135955646739202" /></a><br />Couldn't resist this picture I got on an email! It snowed AGAIN this morning! The weatherman says it's going to quit and we will see some sunshine and warm weather, but I am beginning to think he doesn't know what he is talking about! Know what I mean??? Some of my plants and flowers want to come up, but are having a hard time with all the snow and rain we have had - I sure wish Spring would sprung!<br /><br />Below is a picture of my grandson Luke, with a "girl-friend" on Easter - they are both 4 years old! I thought it was so cute, that I would share it with you.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3xgrsr7_-kw/TbtFJZZ8ZNI/AAAAAAAABgs/FVaCDsbGMfc/s1600/easter%2B2011%2B065%255B2%255D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3xgrsr7_-kw/TbtFJZZ8ZNI/AAAAAAAABgs/FVaCDsbGMfc/s320/easter%2B2011%2B065%255B2%255D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601146589306184914" /></a><br /><br />For some of you who may be wondering, we have most of the remodeling finished...just a few more things! But I don't know when they will get done, as my sweet honey is doing them AND trying to work on his trains and now we have a "new" car to work on as well! Check out this baby:<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rWzUe3dSUsQ/TbtHcmuM_jI/AAAAAAAABhE/ONPFaGH8qhQ/s1600/MODEL%2BA%2B007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rWzUe3dSUsQ/TbtHcmuM_jI/AAAAAAAABhE/ONPFaGH8qhQ/s320/MODEL%2BA%2B007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601149118321589810" /></a>We haven't named her yet, (and don't know if we will!) but our friends have their suggestions! I like "Betty" I don't know why, she just looks like a Betty to me! Maybe I she ask you! Feel free to let me know a name you think would fit this 1929 Model A!! Another thing I would like to do is chop the top down about 3 inches and really make it a hot rod!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-usiRpH9GXg0/TbtGxxfS1qI/AAAAAAAABg8/hxuztEoCgR4/s1600/MODEL%2BA%2B004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-usiRpH9GXg0/TbtGxxfS1qI/AAAAAAAABg8/hxuztEoCgR4/s320/MODEL%2BA%2B004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601148382477473442" /></a>Ain't she a beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YtGz-2dA2AM/TbtPct9VBZI/AAAAAAAABhM/thNmSYRz7HY/s1600/FISHWFIE%2Bvii.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YtGz-2dA2AM/TbtPct9VBZI/AAAAAAAABhM/thNmSYRz7HY/s320/FISHWFIE%2Bvii.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601157916357100946" /></a> Well, here it is again!!! The annual "FISHWIVES WEEK"; while our honey's are off fishing at June Lake, California for a week, the "fishwives" (Fran, Cheri, and I) will be here at my house this year...some of you may remember our annual Gals week; we either go to California, Washington, or here in Oregon. I am SOOO looking forward to it to - lots of chick-fliks, popcorn, ice cream, antiqueing and junking and we will probably go over to the coast and stay for a day or two....What fun! Can't wait!<br /><br />So I won't be posting for about a week or more (what's new!) But I will take lots of photos and show them when it's over! Have a wonderful week, and talk with you all real soon!<br /><br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-64386819002965878042011-04-17T20:01:00.000-07:002011-04-24T08:57:09.641-07:00HAPPY RESURRECTION DAY!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AWnCuT92fAQ/Tauuz2lyFZI/AAAAAAAABgc/ZZFkVNG-58Y/s1600/Resurrection_thumb%255B11%255D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AWnCuT92fAQ/Tauuz2lyFZI/AAAAAAAABgc/ZZFkVNG-58Y/s320/Resurrection_thumb%255B11%255D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596759167788520850" /></a><br />This IS THE most important day in history. Easter - the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. I was going to post some newer pictures of the remodel to our living room and kitchen, but it is getting so close to Easter that I had to acknowledge God and all that He has done for me, my husband, and our family and all of the world. And this is the time to do it. He has become so important in my life now, and I realize that anything good that I have ever done, is because I have done it in the Lord and He has done it in me. He is my Father, my Teacher, my Lord. Jesus was born, lived and taught, and then died on the cross. It is a gift from God to all of us. This is not just a story; it is real. Jesus said "Blessed is he who has not seen, and still believes." So please, trust in the Lord and your life will come together as you have never known before!<br /><br />Have a wonderful and Blessed Easter,<br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-31990067469918877772011-03-24T07:40:00.000-07:002011-03-24T08:25:10.491-07:00THE RENOVATION IS ALMOST COMPLETE!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MgsjKGe34BE/TYtdex7aPcI/AAAAAAAABgM/K8QzxBWm9-0/s1600/KITCHEN%2BREDO%2BV%2B014.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MgsjKGe34BE/TYtdex7aPcI/AAAAAAAABgM/K8QzxBWm9-0/s320/KITCHEN%2BREDO%2BV%2B014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587662546063211970" /></a>This is one side of the new light above the kitchen table.<br /><br />Things are going a bit slowly now. Last Thursday I had a small operation on my knee (a torn miniscus - BOO HOO!) and I haven't been able to help a whole lot with the renovation! It is hard not to be up and doing things when you are supposed to be babying your knee for two weeks! But we ARE getting there! The contractors are done. My honey is now finishing up the details. And still, I am in a quandry about putting things back! Now that the colors have changed; I was blues, pinks, yellows and greens (basically pastels). Now it is greens, reds & white! Soooo, I made the drapes for the living room and we are waiting for the new recliners (April 2nd - YAY!) And I still need to make the slipcover for the sofa! But putting stuff back on the walls is daunting!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yG1-6UXX1fI/TYtaz6NGGzI/AAAAAAAABf0/UdrqQa9hSXY/s1600/KITCHEN%2BREDO%2BV%2B002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yG1-6UXX1fI/TYtaz6NGGzI/AAAAAAAABf0/UdrqQa9hSXY/s320/KITCHEN%2BREDO%2BV%2B002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587659610527243058" /></a>We used the old doors and Roger drilled the holes in some of them to give it a "farm kitchen" look.<br /><br />The kitchen is almost complete (the most work there!) But now that we changed the colors, I have to change the chair cushions, the curtains, and the accessories too! We made some changes in that we bought a new stove - which eliminated the wall oven, so now we have a space for the microwave and three new pull out drawers in the cupboard below it that will need new doors!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LQKE5s1p0jY/TYtbiAlO5NI/AAAAAAAABf8/_ug-2WeQ5so/s1600/KITCHEN%2BREDO%2BV%2B008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LQKE5s1p0jY/TYtbiAlO5NI/AAAAAAAABf8/_ug-2WeQ5so/s320/KITCHEN%2BREDO%2BV%2B008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587660402513077458" /></a>We put the curio cabinet in the kitchen and filled it with kitchen stuff! That's Baylee watching for squirrels!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LaSIjmvlCTM/TYtcJ5DhHnI/AAAAAAAABgE/mLumyrX17eg/s1600/KITCHEN%2BREDO%2BV%2B012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LaSIjmvlCTM/TYtcJ5DhHnI/AAAAAAAABgE/mLumyrX17eg/s320/KITCHEN%2BREDO%2BV%2B012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587661087687384690" /></a>My honey took the glass out of two of the doors and replaced it with chicken wire - I love it!<br /><br />We have yet to purchase door knobs and pulls for all the drawers and cabinets, also painting of some small shelves to go on the walls, etc. But I need your opinion: Should I paint the chairs black now that the kitchen is mostly off-white? I would appreciate any comments!<br /><br />p.s: I don't want to show too much until the whole job is completed - and that will take a lot of work on my part! The "reveal" will have to wait a bit!!!<br /><br />Have a great week,<br />XOXO,<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-46173219204629980132011-03-02T07:20:00.000-08:002011-03-02T08:03:58.196-08:00REMODEL UPDATEHere are a couple of photos of the work as it is being done! Still have quite a way to go!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tE19rrszET8/TW5hCCwrdTI/AAAAAAAABfE/KFa4P5d6LE0/s1600/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2Biii%2B005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tE19rrszET8/TW5hCCwrdTI/AAAAAAAABfE/KFa4P5d6LE0/s320/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2Biii%2B005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579503676087301426" /></a>Baylee, not quite sure what is going on! She doesn't like the new floors much! Too slippery! But she will be OK when we put down the area rugs.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mJ7y3yFsEao/TW5hhnTGRhI/AAAAAAAABfM/gnBL1K0c32o/s1600/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2Biii%2B014.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mJ7y3yFsEao/TW5hhnTGRhI/AAAAAAAABfM/gnBL1K0c32o/s320/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2Biii%2B014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579504218471286290" /></a>The flooring is completed in the living room & dining room, still in need of the baseboard. The sofa is on its side, waiting for me to tear off the skirt and make a slipcover for it. And drapes for the window too!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VcWl7PD02zA/TW5h68x2uLI/AAAAAAAABfU/6rhRhVHaodo/s1600/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2Biii%2B013.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VcWl7PD02zA/TW5h68x2uLI/AAAAAAAABfU/6rhRhVHaodo/s320/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2Biii%2B013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579504653734164658" /></a>Roger talking with Gerald and Ann, she is painting the cupboards a pretty off white (called "Cottage White" by Behr). At first I thought it was too yellow, (probably reflected off the current yellow walls) but when I saw it in daylight, it's such a pretty color!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ylCuEoAH4HE/TW5jWmy-C6I/AAAAAAAABfs/yWZIA1_IWZE/s1600/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2Biii%2B019.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ylCuEoAH4HE/TW5jWmy-C6I/AAAAAAAABfs/yWZIA1_IWZE/s320/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2Biii%2B019.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579506228381223842" /></a>The refrigerator back in its place, removed the wall oven and will make a place for the microwave and a pull out drawer below. Now you can see what's in my cupboards! Yikes! <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HjeJEFOGflY/TW5iSM0VqGI/AAAAAAAABfc/kF9WZQL2K4c/s1600/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2Biii%2B018.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HjeJEFOGflY/TW5iSM0VqGI/AAAAAAAABfc/kF9WZQL2K4c/s320/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2Biii%2B018.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579505053176539234" /></a>And there is the spot for our new gas stove! The cooktop has to be removed yet, probably today or tomorrow - when the stove is delivered. Our home is all-electric and I have missed my gas stove for 7 years now! Soooo, we bought a gas stove and will hook it up to propane. YAY!<br /><br />Well, that's it for now....still have the wallpaper, beadboard, tile backsplash, baseboard, etc., to get done. I am making new valances for the kitchen windows and a new shade for the kitchen too. Pictures of that next week!<br /><br />Hope all is going well for y'all and you're having a great week. <br /><br />XOXO<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-26533471327959400142011-02-15T21:12:00.000-08:002011-02-15T22:25:29.735-08:00REDECORATING THE KITCHEN! YAY!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g93aXmuyfss/TVtiLjTpAdI/AAAAAAAABeE/TBD6ThtJfCk/s1600/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2B010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g93aXmuyfss/TVtiLjTpAdI/AAAAAAAABeE/TBD6ThtJfCk/s400/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2B010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574156914396824018" /></a>THIS IS THE OLD KITCHEN!<br />O.K. here's a picture of our kitchen now. On Monday we are having local contractors (a very sweet couple from our town) come in and paint the cabinets, add beadboard around the lower walls, add subway tiles as a backsplash, a new countertop and new floors. And hang wallpaper too! But I didn't realize that it was so much work getting ready for all this! Clean out the cupboards (all of them) take all the pictures off the walls and the nails too. FIND A PLACE for all of this, YEESH!! And here I am with a bum knee! (Tomorrow I am going to the doctor to find out what is wrong with my right knee though, so hopefully I will be getting around much better soon.)<br />This is the wallpaper that my honey and I agreed on! And I love it!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XauecZu51KA/TVtqdYtpcYI/AAAAAAAABes/r99zTLTjpKw/s1600/PLAID%2BWALLPAPER.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XauecZu51KA/TVtqdYtpcYI/AAAAAAAABes/r99zTLTjpKw/s200/PLAID%2BWALLPAPER.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574166016883782018" /></a><br /><br />Sooooo, the cabinets and wainscotting will be off white. The subway tiles will also be off white. There is a picture of the wallpaper below; for the upper part of the walls. And I will sew a red toile valance for the windows. And a large red check for the chairpads. Also we're putting in new countertops and a rich hickory look laminate floor (the floor will go from the kitchen through the dining room and living room.) I am going for the look that designer Gail Claridge did in her guest house; lots of reds, greens, yellows and wood. A very warm look.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wnpxiyxCaYg/TVtk83BuudI/AAAAAAAABeM/MPtgouzOvdE/s1600/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2B015.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wnpxiyxCaYg/TVtk83BuudI/AAAAAAAABeM/MPtgouzOvdE/s400/NEW%2BKITCHEN%2B015.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574159960527256018" /></a><br /> <br />Then it's on into the living room. We have ordered two new LazyBoys - one for each of us, yay! I am going to sew a new slipcover for the sofa, and make pillows, and new drapes for the window. I already bought an area rug from Pottery Barn in a red, green plaid. <br />Here are a couple of the fabrics that I am thinking about for the curtains, which one do you like the best?<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nZO-KhITryw/TVtq1BPrhcI/AAAAAAAABe8/bDl4PGUrrNs/s1600/YELLOW%2BRED%2BGREEN%2BFABRIC%2BFOR%2BDRAPES.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nZO-KhITryw/TVtq1BPrhcI/AAAAAAAABe8/bDl4PGUrrNs/s320/YELLOW%2BRED%2BGREEN%2BFABRIC%2BFOR%2BDRAPES.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574166422900934082" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wgk8CVmOE44/TVtqoW32XZI/AAAAAAAABe0/GIYK6A-BTwI/s1600/RED%2BGREEN%2BROSE%2BFABRIC%2BRALPH%2BLAUREN.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wgk8CVmOE44/TVtqoW32XZI/AAAAAAAABe0/GIYK6A-BTwI/s320/RED%2BGREEN%2BROSE%2BFABRIC%2BRALPH%2BLAUREN.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574166205368262034" /></a><br /><br />I can't believe it; this all started with needing a new floor! One thing lead to another and pretty soon, we were re-doing the kitchen and the living room! So, I will keep you all posted with new pictures as this renovation takes place! AND I am open to suggestions, please!<br /><br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-21691436645377201652011-01-22T09:21:00.000-08:002011-01-22T09:48:32.546-08:00My daughter is SO clever and artistic!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TTsW34J-lJI/AAAAAAAABds/CMMHna_HdXk/s1600/ashleys%2Broom%2B015%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TTsW34J-lJI/AAAAAAAABds/CMMHna_HdXk/s400/ashleys%2Broom%2B015%255B1%255D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565066913769231506" /></a><br />Check out these photos of my grandaughter's bedroom...she is 8 years old now and "too old" for a princess room, and wanted something new: a PARIS room! So for Christmas, her parents bought her a new bedspread, some pillows, a dresser painted black with pink glass handles, etc. Then my daughter decided to go one step further and paint on the walls - check out what she came up with! A hanging valance in a pretty stripe with ruffles at the ceiling on one wall and polka-dots down the wall. Then a frame around a picture "Haute Couture". She painted this all by hand, no stencil involved! Isn't she clever, creative, artistic AND patient! <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TTsWxhLs_XI/AAAAAAAABdk/C-iGgc6y3iU/s1600/ashleys%2Broom%2B012%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 239px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TTsWxhLs_XI/AAAAAAAABdk/C-iGgc6y3iU/s400/ashleys%2Broom%2B012%255B1%255D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565066804523236722" /></a><br /><br />So what do you think; now I am making an old chandelier into a pretty one for her room - I found it at a yard sale two years ago, and will paint it black, add crystals, maybe some pretty pink shades too! <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TTsVu2vNveI/AAAAAAAABdM/2O_IR_biJvQ/s1600/ASHLEYS%2BCHANDELIER%2B002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TTsVu2vNveI/AAAAAAAABdM/2O_IR_biJvQ/s400/ASHLEYS%2BCHANDELIER%2B002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565065659258093026" /></a><br /><br />Just thought I would share with you all...so have a great weekend!<br /><br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-62971788829835977522011-01-20T16:02:00.000-08:002011-01-20T17:18:06.732-08:00I don't know about you, but I am ready for spring! I'd love to get to my garden and fluff it up!!! What a long winter! This winter we have had the most snow since we moved here, almost 7 years ago. It's been cold, snowy, rainy, icy, then snowy again! But the sun is out today and all is pretty. Didn't God make a beautiful place for us to live? The whole earth is so beautiful and there is so much to see and appreciate! We just got back from a visit with our friends on Whidbey Island, Washington. You have to take the ferry to get there, so here are some pictures! Whidbey Island looks alot like Vermont, except that they have the green trees all year long, and not as many orange ones! <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TTjP3egNiFI/AAAAAAAABcc/-yRjpeFU9SA/s1600/TRIP%2BTO%2BWASHINGTON%2BJANUARY%2B005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 348px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TTjP3egNiFI/AAAAAAAABcc/-yRjpeFU9SA/s400/TRIP%2BTO%2BWASHINGTON%2BJANUARY%2B005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564425891604170834" /></a>I took this picture from our truck of Mt. Hood in Oregon on our way there.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TTjRSJ5lh2I/AAAAAAAABcs/8pTdOy-fLdc/s1600/TRIP%2BTO%2BWASHINGTON%2BJANUARY%2B013.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TTjRSJ5lh2I/AAAAAAAABcs/8pTdOy-fLdc/s400/TRIP%2BTO%2BWASHINGTON%2BJANUARY%2B013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564427449441552226" /></a>As one ferry is going west, another is going east!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TTjR3CR2tmI/AAAAAAAABc0/OQoXGOSDvrE/s1600/TRIP%2BTO%2BWASHINGTON%2BJANUARY%2B016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TTjR3CR2tmI/AAAAAAAABc0/OQoXGOSDvrE/s400/TRIP%2BTO%2BWASHINGTON%2BJANUARY%2B016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564428083051017826" /></a>Getting ready to unload in Clinton.<br /><br />And below is a photo of a vintage kitchen gadget that we don't know what it is! Anybody out there in bloggerland, have an idea? <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TTjSOQm_oyI/AAAAAAAABc8/mE-93oD-400/s1600/TRIP%2BTO%2BWASHINGTON%2BJANUARY%2B020.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TTjSOQm_oyI/AAAAAAAABc8/mE-93oD-400/s400/TRIP%2BTO%2BWASHINGTON%2BJANUARY%2B020.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564428482034770722" /></a>Fran's unique gadget! It comes apart and all the parts are numbered with UH 1 or UH 2 or UH3. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TTjUywpl9BI/AAAAAAAABdE/DegQkAGN-kA/s1600/TRIP%2BTO%2BWASHINGTON%2BJANUARY%2B021.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TTjUywpl9BI/AAAAAAAABdE/DegQkAGN-kA/s400/TRIP%2BTO%2BWASHINGTON%2BJANUARY%2B021.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564431308134151186" /></a>All the parts come off; and something would have to be pretty thin to go through the rollers!<br /><br /><br />Well, better go now; get dinner going! You all have a wonderful week! And a wonderful Valentine's Day! (At the rate I'm going, it will probably be Valentines Day before I get to another posting!) <br /><br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-71480257857761655012010-12-29T11:34:00.000-08:002010-12-29T15:16:50.105-08:00HAPPY NEW YEAR!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRvBUy1PQ3I/AAAAAAAABcU/R6KF45kVm08/s1600/imagesCAS8W56Z.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 190px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRvBUy1PQ3I/AAAAAAAABcU/R6KF45kVm08/s400/imagesCAS8W56Z.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556247128278254450" /></a><br /><br />Whew, this year went by way too fast! Don't you think? I want to wish all of you out there in bloggerland a Happy and prosperous and faithful 2011! Below are some pictures of my and my sisters homemade Christmas ornaments this year. The pinecone elves are from our own Lodgepole Pines on our property....I got the idea from an old "Living" magazine, so "you know who" should get the credit! The cardinal was made by my sis, as well as the felt & bead pinecone.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRuTW8Gm96I/AAAAAAAABbs/Ni41c2ngmOQ/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2BII%2B008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRuTW8Gm96I/AAAAAAAABbs/Ni41c2ngmOQ/s400/CHRISTMAS%2BII%2B008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556196587591890850" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRuYaCPIpRI/AAAAAAAABcM/vLziMgMezXY/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2BII%2B012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRuYaCPIpRI/AAAAAAAABcM/vLziMgMezXY/s400/CHRISTMAS%2BII%2B012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556202138336011538" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRuQ5euJTJI/AAAAAAAABbk/2a9O_Zk_y04/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2BELVES%2B003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRuQ5euJTJI/AAAAAAAABbk/2a9O_Zk_y04/s400/CHRISTMAS%2BELVES%2B003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556193882465193106" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRuQnUANDdI/AAAAAAAABbc/jNoFuCm1bbc/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2BELVES%2B002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRuQnUANDdI/AAAAAAAABbc/jNoFuCm1bbc/s400/CHRISTMAS%2BELVES%2B002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556193570350501330" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRuO3ODjANI/AAAAAAAABbU/_CImFwrUx6Q/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2B010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRuO3ODjANI/AAAAAAAABbU/_CImFwrUx6Q/s400/CHRISTMAS%2B010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556191644608561362" /></a><br /><br />Also Carol (my sister) made me some ornaments for my kitchen goodie tree! Carol is such a sweetheart, she even makes things for the girls she worked with last year before she retired! She made these out of that "sculpty" stuff and then painted them - my birthday was the 26th; that's why the birthday cake! And the pie with the piebird? I collect pie-birds too; what a great sister I have! <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRuXjCZLEXI/AAAAAAAABb8/kL68dw1V07o/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2BII%2B005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRuXjCZLEXI/AAAAAAAABb8/kL68dw1V07o/s400/CHRISTMAS%2BII%2B005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556201193485308274" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRuX4t9H1nI/AAAAAAAABcE/DCTNN2Z1qxE/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2BII%2B004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRuX4t9H1nI/AAAAAAAABcE/DCTNN2Z1qxE/s400/CHRISTMAS%2BII%2B004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556201565956068978" /></a>The Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-42367222328847023192010-12-23T16:51:00.000-08:002010-12-23T17:09:35.030-08:00A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRPxA9XyC3I/AAAAAAAABa4/mdUxcD6086A/s1600/LEVENWORTH%2BTRIP%2B022.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRPxA9XyC3I/AAAAAAAABa4/mdUxcD6086A/s400/LEVENWORTH%2BTRIP%2B022.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554047764254559090" /></a>Looks like a Currier & Ives print, doesn't it?<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRPwmzDpY_I/AAAAAAAABaw/aGtOaeI_R44/s1600/LEVENWORTH%2BTRIP%2B023.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRPwmzDpY_I/AAAAAAAABaw/aGtOaeI_R44/s400/LEVENWORTH%2BTRIP%2B023.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554047314809152498" /></a>They even provided a place for children to sled!<br /><br />Wishing you all a blessed Christmas and a bright new year. Thought I'd pop in some photos of our trip to Levenworth, Wa. with friends. Cute little German town all decorated with lights, isn't it pretty! Wish our kids were here this Christmas, but maybe next year! <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRPxjAYqsvI/AAAAAAAABbA/NMnlCBdlWJA/s1600/LEVENWORTH%2BTRIP%2B037.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRPxjAYqsvI/AAAAAAAABbA/NMnlCBdlWJA/s400/LEVENWORTH%2BTRIP%2B037.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554048349179130610" /></a>All lit-up and glowing!<br /> <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRPx3OPBugI/AAAAAAAABbI/tNYAFvCQRdE/s1600/LEVENWORTH%2BTRIP%2B043.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TRPx3OPBugI/AAAAAAAABbI/tNYAFvCQRdE/s400/LEVENWORTH%2BTRIP%2B043.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554048696494176770" /></a>We couldn't resist the great German food!<br /><br />Have a wonderful time and drive safely!<br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-57082527281091933462010-12-11T08:51:00.000-08:002010-12-11T12:45:25.697-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TQOsmo7BhtI/AAAAAAAABZQ/mc1HwYLAOS4/s1600/Li%2527s%2Bshades%2Band%2Bchristmas%2Bshelf%2B005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 226px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TQOsmo7BhtI/AAAAAAAABZQ/mc1HwYLAOS4/s400/Li%2527s%2Bshades%2Band%2Bchristmas%2Bshelf%2B005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549468945670571730" /></a>I've finally started my Christmas decorating!<br /><br />All the presents are wrapped, some are even in the mail! The Christmas decorations are starting to go up, and the baking is being done too....all that's left is to go out and cut down a Christmas tree! But it's still snowing and at least I'M not sure we can do it this year with all the early snowfall, but of course my honey thinks we can... So how are you all doing this season? Getting everything done? I have seen lots of bloggers with all their decorating completed! It's just a beautiful time of the year....love the Christmas songs, the sweet smells, the jolly people. <br /> <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TQOz7-2UuCI/AAAAAAAABZw/ZwPiX1yDB8E/s1600/Baby%2BJesus.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TQOz7-2UuCI/AAAAAAAABZw/ZwPiX1yDB8E/s400/Baby%2BJesus.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549477008915085346" /></a>Unto us a Child is born!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TQO6Qzz9ZVI/AAAAAAAABaA/_sBi8V9XCwc/s1600/BLESSED%2BIS%2BHE%2BTHAT%2BBELIEVES%2B%2B%2B%2BBABY%2BJESUS.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 399px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TQO6Qzz9ZVI/AAAAAAAABaA/_sBi8V9XCwc/s400/BLESSED%2BIS%2BHE%2BTHAT%2BBELIEVES%2B%2B%2B%2BBABY%2BJESUS.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549483963799397714" /></a>No further words needed!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TQOtSHyV_AI/AAAAAAAABZg/Q3p5DRAdQe0/s1600/Christmas%2B002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TQOtSHyV_AI/AAAAAAAABZg/Q3p5DRAdQe0/s400/Christmas%2B002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549469692690037762" /></a>Isn't this beautiful! My kids gave it to us for a Christmas present this year!<br /><br />And here are some Christmas tree pictures I thought I'd throw in!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TQO2klHd72I/AAAAAAAABZ4/1kv4_a2qRYM/s1600/keenpress-christmastime-at-tivoli-gardens-copenhagen-denmark.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TQO2klHd72I/AAAAAAAABZ4/1kv4_a2qRYM/s400/keenpress-christmastime-at-tivoli-gardens-copenhagen-denmark.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549479905405562722" /></a>Decorated tree at Tivoli Gardens. We went to this park a few years ago, it's almost like Disneyland in Denmark!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TQOzv-jj_QI/AAAAAAAABZo/aFSnLwHe1d4/s1600/stocktrek-images-christmas-tree-cluster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TQOzv-jj_QI/AAAAAAAABZo/aFSnLwHe1d4/s400/stocktrek-images-christmas-tree-cluster.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549476802677964034" /></a>This is called "The Christmas Tree Cluster", somewhere in space; by Stocktrek Images - Isn't it beautiful with all the pretty colors!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TQO6k4gFRAI/AAAAAAAABaI/cnBcD0ngK3s/s1600/Vintage%2BChristmas%2Btrailer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TQO6k4gFRAI/AAAAAAAABaI/cnBcD0ngK3s/s400/Vintage%2BChristmas%2Btrailer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549484308655588354" /></a>And no matter where you are at Christmas, may the Good Lord bless you!<br /><br />Merry Christmas, yall!<br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-70542472248908476942010-11-29T19:22:00.000-08:002010-11-29T19:56:36.509-08:00LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TPRxMFJwa4I/AAAAAAAABYg/zXQ3E7lHSvY/s1600/Thanksgiving%2B2010%2B055.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TPRxMFJwa4I/AAAAAAAABYg/zXQ3E7lHSvY/s400/Thanksgiving%2B2010%2B055.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545181493555391362" /></a><br /><br />Sure looks like we are going to have an early winter! We already have a foot of snow! And the temperature is in the minuses! BURRRRR! <br /> <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TPRz_RAFGBI/AAAAAAAABYw/YbmO8fTiTQk/s1600/Thanksgiving%2B2010%2B114.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TPRz_RAFGBI/AAAAAAAABYw/YbmO8fTiTQk/s400/Thanksgiving%2B2010%2B114.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545184571932612626" /></a><br /><br />Thanksgiving was just WONDERFUL! My daughter, her husband and the grandkids came for a few days and they were all just pleased as puppys that they could play in the snow! We made a snowman, threw snowballs, went to a gingerbread exhibit, and had a delicious Thanksgiving dinner too! But I have to tell you; I am so thankful that we could be together during this holiday. My sister and her husband Larry came also - so we all enjoyed the good food and good company! <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TPRwuOTa3RI/AAAAAAAABYY/3WZjttUEXuk/s1600/Thanksgiving%2B2010%2B030.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TPRwuOTa3RI/AAAAAAAABYY/3WZjttUEXuk/s400/Thanksgiving%2B2010%2B030.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545180980615765266" /></a>And here's a toast to you!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TPRzgBCmsYI/AAAAAAAABYo/9hjzz05UEUA/s1600/Thanksgiving%2B2010%2B037.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TPRzgBCmsYI/AAAAAAAABYo/9hjzz05UEUA/s400/Thanksgiving%2B2010%2B037.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545184035072291202" /></a> This is the name tags my daughter & grandkids made for the table! Cute, huh!<br /><br />I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving too. Now it's on to Christmas - it sure got here quick, didn't it?<br /><br />XOXO<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-7327489087651647522010-11-15T19:22:00.000-08:002010-11-15T20:27:41.870-08:00HAPPY TURKEY DAY!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TOIFtrjCH2I/AAAAAAAABYA/-vfkfsB9FLw/s1600/thanksgiving-bb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 377px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TOIFtrjCH2I/AAAAAAAABYA/-vfkfsB9FLw/s400/thanksgiving-bb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539996773961047906" /></a><br />Either I'm really getting lazy or really busy - either way, I haven't posted in a while! Geez! BUT I HAVE been looking at my bloggin friends posts and LOVE all the neat stuff and goodies you all have been making and doing. AND now that it is getting so close to Christmas, I'll bet you're all crafting too! I know I have been, but I cannot show you what I've been making since they are going to be Christmas presents! I will post them after, promise! <br /><br />But I have some really good news! I won a giveaway from Becky at SWEET COTTAGE DREAMS! She DESIGNED her own tote-bag pattern, which she calls her "Bloomer Bags".<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TOH_trxcu8I/AAAAAAAABXw/OkzEUk6C560/s1600/frontofpatternpic_thumb16.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 330px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TOH_trxcu8I/AAAAAAAABXw/OkzEUk6C560/s400/frontofpatternpic_thumb16.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539990176951745474" /></a>Isn't this the sweetest thing!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TOH-rB8cWvI/AAAAAAAABXo/eQLkejVSVa4/s1600/P1010016l_thumb%255B6%255D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 285px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TOH-rB8cWvI/AAAAAAAABXo/eQLkejVSVa4/s400/P1010016l_thumb%255B6%255D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539989031852202738" /></a>What pretty colors too!<br /><br />Becky is quite a wonderful seamstress, as you can see from the photos. She gave away a few of her bags, a burlap runner and the PATTERN FOR THE BLOOMER BAG (which I won!!) <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TOH-fv6DFVI/AAAAAAAABXg/p6SrGDoE798/s1600/P1010091c_thumb%255B7%255D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TOH-fv6DFVI/AAAAAAAABXg/p6SrGDoE798/s400/P1010091c_thumb%255B7%255D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539988838031758674" /></a><br /><br />Now I'll be busy sewing for my family and friends! Please go on over to Becky's blog and see what that sweet CREATIVE girl is doing! She just posted the cutest apron too! And she has a darling scottie and westie. Sweet Cottage Dreams.blogspot.com. (I can't seem to get that link inserted - darn! Anybody know what I'm doing wrong?) And, thank you Becky, I can't wait to make some of your bloomers!!<br /><br />Thanksgiving will be here REAL soon, and I can't wait for it because my daughter and her sweet family will be here, and my sis & her husband; all cerebrating with us. Well, you all have one BIG Thanksgiving Dinner and don't eat too much so that you sit on the couch like a water filled balloon - at least until someone says "Who wants pumpkin pie?" And give thanks to the Lord for all He has done in your life.<br /><br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-48937726396459206082010-11-01T21:13:00.000-07:002010-11-01T21:42:22.710-07:00AHHHHH, FALL!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TM-Tc15WkeI/AAAAAAAABW4/Bgp2czHhU_o/s1600/vicki-asp-fall-colors.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TM-Tc15WkeI/AAAAAAAABW4/Bgp2czHhU_o/s400/vicki-asp-fall-colors.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534804590774882786" /></a><br />Isn't this a beautiful painting by Vicki Asp! Well, finally fall is here; Halloween's over, now here comes Thanksgiving! Around the corner is Christmas - YIKES! Where did the time go? Didn't we just do this? When I was a kid, probably just like you, I thought it was eons until Christmas...now that I'm a Grandmother, the time just goes so quick..and wham! here it is again!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TM-STi1J4AI/AAAAAAAABWw/8wEK4xJr6U4/s1600/BURMA+SHAVE+SIGNS.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 168px; height: 271px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TM-STi1J4AI/AAAAAAAABWw/8wEK4xJr6U4/s400/BURMA+SHAVE+SIGNS.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534803331526549506" /></a><br /><br />Remember these Burma Shave signs? Bring back memories? Me too! And I am constantly getting emails from friends that are in my "age bracket" that remind me of how old I am - like old TV shows, or old ads in magazines or even jokes about seniors! Well, as they say, you are only as old as you feel - I may never look 20 again, or 30 or even 50! But I am happy with my life now and satisfied with myself. The Good Lord has put me where I am supposed to be, and well, here I am!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TM-WgTFSahI/AAAAAAAABXA/Uz3DWPZYDYI/s1600/christmas+shopping.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TM-WgTFSahI/AAAAAAAABXA/Uz3DWPZYDYI/s400/christmas+shopping.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534807948684061202" /></a><br /><br />So I started Christmas shopping, bought a few things and better keep on it or it will be last minute for us again! So you all have a great week, thanks for stopping by!<br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-55797170617126649882010-10-19T18:51:00.000-07:002010-10-19T21:37:44.208-07:00SUGGESTIONS PLEASE!I don't know about you, but I just love this song - isn't it great for Halloween? The name is "This is Halloween" from the soundtrack of Nightmare before Christmas. Booooooo to you!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TL5Ldu0MRYI/AAAAAAAABV4/V-aY138JyGw/s1600/MISC+PICS+032.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 366px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TL5Ldu0MRYI/AAAAAAAABV4/V-aY138JyGw/s400/MISC+PICS+032.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529940366612776322" /></a><br />So we bought a new bed a while ago and we hung swinglamps on each side of the bed. But I couldn't decide what fabric to use for the shades - so they hung there without anything covering them until Roger finally said, "can we cover these with something, they are kind of bright!" Well you know I HAD to do something! I looked and looked in my "stash" of fabrics and couldn't come up with any floral that would go with our new quilt. Then it hit me - GO WHITE! So here is one of the shades - Made from a white linen-like fabric,are ruffled and attached at the top but hang loose at the bottom for that draped look. Plain and simple and they look great in our room - now I have to finish decorating the rest of the room! <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TL5NpmCs1wI/AAAAAAAABWA/fdBGhJw4lDM/s1600/MISC+PICS+031.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TL5NpmCs1wI/AAAAAAAABWA/fdBGhJw4lDM/s320/MISC+PICS+031.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529942769439397634" /></a><br /><br />I plan on putting two more blue & white plates beside the one in the center above the bed. We painted the room a very light blue, and I fell in love with this quilt from <em>PINE CONE HILL.</em> I used an old white chenelle bedspread that I cut to make curtains to drape at the window; and bought two panels of white, very light curtains with pom-poms. These and the chenelle really does look good together too! Now I must finish the rest of the room. I would like to add some color for an accent, and was thinking about a red or raspberry. What do you think? I would love some suggestions!<br /><br />Roger and I are in the process of painting my shop right now and my hands have white paint spattered on them that I cannot get off very easily! YUK! We are trying to complete the job before the really cold weather sets in. Hopefully we will have a few days above 70 degrees. I will show y'all a picture when it is completed - but don't hold your breath, it may only be done next spring! <br /> <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TL5SIvg2JpI/AAAAAAAABWI/-1U72qmPPUM/s1600/happy-halloween-cat-and-jack-olantern.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TL5SIvg2JpI/AAAAAAAABWI/-1U72qmPPUM/s400/happy-halloween-cat-and-jack-olantern.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529947702604211858" /></a><br /><br />Wishing you all a HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Don't eat too much candy or scare too many children!<br /><br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-49986908659603256452010-09-26T12:24:00.000-07:002010-09-26T15:04:28.086-07:00MARVELOUS MECHANIZED MAGIC KINGDOM!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-gLY8PaII/AAAAAAAABTo/5ZwIJW0svJE/s1600/SO+CALIF+VACATION+113.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-gLY8PaII/AAAAAAAABTo/5ZwIJW0svJE/s400/SO+CALIF+VACATION+113.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521307785713641602" /></a>Baylee sitting patiently in the back seat.<br /><br />You know, sometimes you make plans and they go haywire! Or in our case they expand and expand until you are gone more than you are home! This year started out with just plans to visit our kids and friends in Southern California and also to take a trip to visit friends in Wisconsin; and we did both! But ended up with many other trips as well (as you have seen in my previous posts); we have been very busy this summer! So now we are home, and loving it! <br /><br />The last trip we took, we brought our new puppy Baylee with us. She loved traveling - she did very well driving all that way to So. Calif, then on to Morro Bay, and finally to Reno, Nevada and finally home. And without a complaint or accident! And it seems that everybody loved her too! She is a bit big for our 3 year old grandson though.<br /><br />So this trip, my honey was asked to speak at the "Marvelous Mechanized Magic Kingdom" event on September 18th at the Disneyland Hotel put on by the Garner Holt Productions. Since I have been to a few of these events myself, I opted out so that my son-in-law Scott could go with Roger. It was quite an event hosted by Doogie Houser (actor Neil Patrick Harris). <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-wa6KKL5I/AAAAAAAABVA/PNZ0ZdWz-oY/s1600/031.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-wa6KKL5I/AAAAAAAABVA/PNZ0ZdWz-oY/s400/031.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521325644514471826" /></a>Host Neil Patrick Harris<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-wrEvdtMI/AAAAAAAABVI/ip-ItkCmVHQ/s1600/026.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-wrEvdtMI/AAAAAAAABVI/ip-ItkCmVHQ/s400/026.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521325922233201858" /></a> C-P30 and R2D2 were on stage as well.<br /><br />Roger was part of a on-stage panel discussion about MAPO Magic along with Rick Berryman, Butch Borcherding, Rudy Pena and Corky Wilds - they all worked together at MAPO (the mechanized part of Disney - rides and shows.) My brother-in-law, Michael was also a guest speaker along with Michael Campbell; they spoke about the steam train days at Disney. Scott was so happy to have been able to see and hear about those days at Disney, see the show and have dinner with these amazing people. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-xPrUHJ6I/AAAAAAAABVY/BM23oXfpggE/s1600/037.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-xPrUHJ6I/AAAAAAAABVY/BM23oXfpggE/s400/037.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521326551062751138" /></a>That's Roger with the mic!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-xqExUSaI/AAAAAAAABVg/_WFkEy9xqgM/s1600/038.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-xqExUSaI/AAAAAAAABVg/_WFkEy9xqgM/s400/038.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521327004572731810" /></a>L to R: Rick Berryman, Roger, Corky Wilds, Butch Borcherding and Rudy Pena<br /><br /> <br /><br />We stayed with my daughter & family - I LOVE to be with my grandchildren! What sweethearts they all are! And Baylee got to spend most of the days playing in their back yard with their dog "Pepper". We bought the kids some kites and took them to the park; we went to the beach; and while the guys were at the "Mechanized" event, us gals & Luke had dinner out at a lovely chinese food restaurant - YUM! <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-hFVACwsI/AAAAAAAABT4/ZOTdClDq-AU/s1600/SO+CALIF+VACATION+027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 397px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-hFVACwsI/AAAAAAAABT4/ZOTdClDq-AU/s400/SO+CALIF+VACATION+027.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521308781088260802" /></a>Trying to get that kite up!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-gozQ2mbI/AAAAAAAABTw/_KmmUMw2qrE/s1600/SO+CALIF+VACATION+004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-gozQ2mbI/AAAAAAAABTw/_KmmUMw2qrE/s400/SO+CALIF+VACATION+004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521308290995624370" /></a>Grandpa playing with Luke's toys!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-iBmk6HLI/AAAAAAAABUI/xu7rnCW5OIU/s1600/SO+CALIF+VACATION+047.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-iBmk6HLI/AAAAAAAABUI/xu7rnCW5OIU/s400/SO+CALIF+VACATION+047.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521309816598437042" /></a>Making a sand castle on the beach.<br /><br />After leaving (boo-hoo!) my kids we headed north to Morro Bay to visit my darling Aunt Doris. Morro Bay is just a beauitful place and I took pictures of the "ROCK" as you can see. We had fish & chips at a local restaurant and did some antique shopping. Went to the beach to let Baylee out to run around for a bit and ran into a horse and cart on the beach - they stopped just to let me take a picture of them! It was really great to have spent some time with my favorite Aunt Doris!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-jsG0rMOI/AAAAAAAABUo/Kn4aL-CNyJc/s1600/SO+CALIF+VACATION+098.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-jsG0rMOI/AAAAAAAABUo/Kn4aL-CNyJc/s400/SO+CALIF+VACATION+098.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521311646320636130" /></a>Here we are eating (again!)<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-i0-o0oPI/AAAAAAAABUY/LXjJjXtz46E/s1600/SO+CALIF+VACATION+083.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-i0-o0oPI/AAAAAAAABUY/LXjJjXtz46E/s400/SO+CALIF+VACATION+083.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521310699230634226" /></a>The fog was coming in (or was it going out?) at Morro Rock<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-iXwtH65I/AAAAAAAABUQ/bsI4lJm4zMI/s1600/SO+CALIF+VACATION+069.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-iXwtH65I/AAAAAAAABUQ/bsI4lJm4zMI/s400/SO+CALIF+VACATION+069.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521310197274373010" /></a>Roger is walking Baylee on the beach<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-jQDGB7wI/AAAAAAAABUg/gp-FMF3udwM/s1600/SO+CALIF+VACATION+093.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-jQDGB7wI/AAAAAAAABUg/gp-FMF3udwM/s400/SO+CALIF+VACATION+093.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521311164283350786" /></a>I've never seen a horse & carriage on the beach - AND they posed for me!<br /><br /><br /><br />While in Morro Bay we got a call from our friends in Reno. As it turned out, they would be home that week and wondered if we would come for a visit. So leaving my Aunt Doris, we headed across the state to Nevada and stayed with them for two days. We haven't seen Marilyn and Art for a couple of years, so it was really nice to spend time with them.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-kEU36IFI/AAAAAAAABUw/u6gMG5iTT24/s1600/SO+CALIF+VACATION+107.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-kEU36IFI/AAAAAAAABUw/u6gMG5iTT24/s400/SO+CALIF+VACATION+107.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521312062409154642" /></a>Marilyn and Art<br /><br />Heading home, we came upon a "shoe tree" - you probably have seen them here and there. But I HAD to take a picture of it! <br /> <br /> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-kha4KSjI/AAAAAAAABU4/OSjk5SNojCM/s1600/SO+CALIF+VACATION+111.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TJ-kha4KSjI/AAAAAAAABU4/OSjk5SNojCM/s400/SO+CALIF+VACATION+111.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521312562237033010" /></a><br />That's it for now...and hopefully we will be home for a while. Although on the way home we did go through a campground that was really nice and may take a few days & the dogs and go back there!<br /><br />Y'all have a great week!<br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-22334673138864939902010-09-07T18:59:00.000-07:002010-09-07T19:56:44.591-07:00COOL COASTAL NIGHTS<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb4meWTIgI/AAAAAAAABS4/3R40EUY5BiU/s1600/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+037.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb4meWTIgI/AAAAAAAABS4/3R40EUY5BiU/s400/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+037.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514368133627060738" /></a>Beautiful '31<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb467m1_PI/AAAAAAAABTA/upk4JSABCGs/s1600/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+043.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb467m1_PI/AAAAAAAABTA/upk4JSABCGs/s400/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+043.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514368485078465778" /></a>Now here's a hot rod!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb5RZuN0LI/AAAAAAAABTI/T_scfgaHNr8/s1600/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+091.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb5RZuN0LI/AAAAAAAABTI/T_scfgaHNr8/s400/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+091.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514368871119573170" /></a>Nice looking Hudson!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb54lEwsLI/AAAAAAAABTQ/5aFBdVaVkk8/s1600/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+039.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb54lEwsLI/AAAAAAAABTQ/5aFBdVaVkk8/s400/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+039.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514369544181821618" /></a>This is called a "Rat Rod" (It will always look like this! AND it runs!)<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb0vyqoDTI/AAAAAAAABSg/0Z-8kjYhN2g/s1600/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+081.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb0vyqoDTI/AAAAAAAABSg/0Z-8kjYhN2g/s400/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+081.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514363895653338418" /></a>Here they come!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb1EqA-pbI/AAAAAAAABSo/H90rtTHEs3Y/s1600/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+092.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb1EqA-pbI/AAAAAAAABSo/H90rtTHEs3Y/s400/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+092.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514364254108427698" /></a>There they go!<br /><br />We just came from Winchester Bay, Oregon for the "Cool Coastal Nights" Classic Car Show. We didn't take our little bird, we took our trailer and camped there in the beautiful RV camp ground. Saturday night we pulled our chairs up next to the road and watched as the beautiful cars passed by. Some waved, some revvvved, some burned rubber! It was a blast! My sister & hubby (Larry) were there and so were my Dad and his bride. We had a great time and as usual ate too much! This was a guys weekend, with the cars and fishing you know. But Carol and I did get a chance to go antiqueing in Coos Bay.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb0Yr0Wt5I/AAAAAAAABSY/MrRTZ-nVLh4/s1600/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+022.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb0Yr0Wt5I/AAAAAAAABSY/MrRTZ-nVLh4/s320/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+022.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514363498678106002" /></a>Here's our little 19 foot trailer, just right for the two of us!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb0B3PejBI/AAAAAAAABSQ/ULL1uUlodJU/s1600/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+019.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 309px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb0B3PejBI/AAAAAAAABSQ/ULL1uUlodJU/s320/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+019.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514363106607664146" /></a>Larry caught a salmon! YAY!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIbz2yOuTJI/AAAAAAAABSI/2c_ZqHrQdH0/s1600/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+017.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIbz2yOuTJI/AAAAAAAABSI/2c_ZqHrQdH0/s320/NEW+CAMERA+PICS+017.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514362916283763858" /></a>Roger didn't, awwww!<br /><br />So now we are headed out again for a camping trip with some of the members of our own car club; "High Lakes Car Club" as it is known. We missed last year, so this year we are DEFINATELY going. Then we are on the road again, heading down south to the San Diego area to visit my lovely daughter and her family for a bit and plan on visiting my aunt on our way home. THEN, no more trips! Except maybe one little one camping with our friends Fran & Terry, somewhere on the Columbia River for a few days if the weather holds out. THEN, no more trips!! Really!!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb2bscJmFI/AAAAAAAABSw/j7B3RPg87H0/s1600/danny-hahlbohm-world-trade-center-collage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 321px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TIb2bscJmFI/AAAAAAAABSw/j7B3RPg87H0/s400/danny-hahlbohm-world-trade-center-collage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514365749407881298" /></a>painting by Danny Hahlbohm<br /><br />The anniversary of 9/11 will be here pretty soon. How can you not remember exactly what you were doing this day? It is still clearly in my mind; watching frightened people running, watching the second plane slam into the tower, and finally watching the towers fall. So sad...3000 people died that day, and only because of the jealousy, hatred, and ignorance of the jihadists. How sad that they do not know that God is love, not hate.<br /><br />So with that, you all have a great week or two and I'll be seeing your posts real soon!<br /><br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7060572930133067535.post-53940470874866884032010-08-17T14:28:00.000-07:002010-08-17T15:33:18.305-07:00HAVE YOU BEEN WONDERING WHERE I'VE BEEN?<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsHflnVDHI/AAAAAAAABRA/ptW1ypfMtW8/s1600/FLOWER+BED+AND+LEAN+TOO+002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsHflnVDHI/AAAAAAAABRA/ptW1ypfMtW8/s400/FLOWER+BED+AND+LEAN+TOO+002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506503208644971634" /></a>Here is our new raised "Flower Bed" on top of our new septic tank! Sorry it has been so long since I've posted, but we have been really, really busy!<br /><br /><br />Since getting home from our vacation, we have gone off again to Carmel, Calif to visit family and take care of business. And some of the family came home with us to stay for a few days. Rogers third son and his family brought their sea-do's and we took them to the lake and played for a day; then took them sight-seeing around central Oregon. Took them to dinner at Greg's Grill and ate outdoors near the river, where when the sun went down, the mosquitos came out! We had to finish our dessert inside! <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsB5soWXAI/AAAAAAAABQo/mFSICyY8u8I/s1600/CARMEL+TRIP+002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsB5soWXAI/AAAAAAAABQo/mFSICyY8u8I/s400/CARMEL+TRIP+002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506497060135132162" /></a> This is most of the Roger's family, in Carmel-by-the-Sea; less one family, some other grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren! (I won't mention any names for our family's privacy.)<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsCOUHmMXI/AAAAAAAABQw/KErKMbQgz4E/s1600/CARMEL+TRIP+021.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsCOUHmMXI/AAAAAAAABQw/KErKMbQgz4E/s400/CARMEL+TRIP+021.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506497414332559730" /></a> We made a picnic lunch and spent the day; just playing on the water and relaxing!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsCbSZETwI/AAAAAAAABQ4/Kafmqigv_84/s1600/CARMEL+TRIP+027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsCbSZETwI/AAAAAAAABQ4/Kafmqigv_84/s400/CARMEL+TRIP+027.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506497637207265026" /></a> That's Roger and I coming in after a spin, that was a fun trip too!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsIpGzkVFI/AAAAAAAABRI/T99ySMQW70c/s1600/CARMEL+TRIP+031.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsIpGzkVFI/AAAAAAAABRI/T99ySMQW70c/s320/CARMEL+TRIP+031.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506504471685125202" /></a>Went to Crooked River, Or. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsJJxXjwbI/AAAAAAAABRQ/6Ha4Q1Y3aX0/s1600/CARMEL+TRIP+042.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsJJxXjwbI/AAAAAAAABRQ/6Ha4Q1Y3aX0/s320/CARMEL+TRIP+042.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506505032866185650" /></a>We walked along the Deschutes River in Bend, Or., and went to the farmers market.<br /><br />After their visit we had a new roof and skylights installed on our home, and had the septic tank cleaned. We found out that the old metal tank was getting rotten (yuk) so we had a new and improved cement tank installed. I never knew how much work there was in putting on a new roof OR a new septic tank in. They had to take out some of the grass, and since I had this old metal bed frame, we decided to put in a "flower bed" instead of grass (see first picture) - of course there will be grass around the raised bed when we re-seed it; maybe by next summer the flowers will be taller and fuller and fill in where its needed? Hope so! <br /> <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsAcdkR4JI/AAAAAAAABQI/a1i7RO-bX-0/s1600/NEW+ROOF+AND+NEW+SEPTIC+TANK+003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsAcdkR4JI/AAAAAAAABQI/a1i7RO-bX-0/s400/NEW+ROOF+AND+NEW+SEPTIC+TANK+003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506495458363695250" /></a>This is the new roof, it took three days to complete, whew!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsAqcpz-bI/AAAAAAAABQQ/b14hOrskY6U/s1600/NEW+ROOF+AND+NEW+SEPTIC+TANK+009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsAqcpz-bI/AAAAAAAABQQ/b14hOrskY6U/s320/NEW+ROOF+AND+NEW+SEPTIC+TANK+009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506495698636634546" /></a>A picture of our old septic tank<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsA7rHxcOI/AAAAAAAABQY/4YQno7nsEAY/s1600/NEW+ROOF+AND+NEW+SEPTIC+TANK+012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsA7rHxcOI/AAAAAAAABQY/4YQno7nsEAY/s320/NEW+ROOF+AND+NEW+SEPTIC+TANK+012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506495994578170082" /></a>Here they are taking the new one off the truck and dropping it into the hole they dug in the ground.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsBR89zR2I/AAAAAAAABQg/_IBtSuGG5Xk/s1600/NEW+ROOF+AND+NEW+SEPTIC+TANK+018.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lvGE-7NXsBg/TGsBR89zR2I/AAAAAAAABQg/_IBtSuGG5Xk/s320/NEW+ROOF+AND+NEW+SEPTIC+TANK+018.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506496377325307746" /></a>Baylee is such a curious dog - she had to check it out!<br /><br />Well, as you can see, lots has been done, and you know one thing leads to another, so there is still more to do! Roger is building a "lean-too" beside my shop so he can have his tractor under a roof and out of the rain & snow in the winter. <br /><br />I have been going through many blogs lately, just catching up with you all. I love to see what you are doing and the projects you are making or working on. We are going over to the coast to Winchester Bay, Or., for a car show in two weeks - however we are not taking our little "bird", we are going to be camping there for about four days. It ought to be fun, I always enjoy camping! So bye for now and you all have a wonderful week.<br /><br />xoxo<br />MarilynThe Cutest Cottage Lampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320503281752526637noreply@blogger.com2