My Favorite Holiday Decorating Material

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <u></u><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G2wSNUcndos/ToTceDqVagI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/UEP952-6-xA/s1600/wreath+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" kca="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G2wSNUcndos/ToTceDqVagI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/UEP952-6-xA/s320/wreath+4.JPG" width="239" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div>                                               <span style="color: #783f04;">(photo courtesy of another talented blogger)</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Everyone has a favorite thing, they love to decorate with. Mine is very simple, grapevine. The stuff works for just about every season. I first learned about decorating with grapevine right before I opened my own music, gift, and home interior shop. All the store owners used it outside of their entryways to entice the customers to come inside. They also used those stick on plastic flower vases that hang on doors. ( I will try to find you a picture.)</span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">I loved how diverse the grapevine was. People used it inside, outside, and everywhere in between. Some leave it bare while others light it up and wrap colorful garland, bows, and trinkets on it.</span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J3fRnPCbfrs/ToTd1gPgHLI/AAAAAAAAAyU/ETuzzCKQ690/s1600/DSCN5322.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" kca="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J3fRnPCbfrs/ToTd1gPgHLI/AAAAAAAAAyU/ETuzzCKQ690/s320/DSCN5322.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Check it out being used for Halloween decorations.</span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6b54jbfqHTE/ToTizTXsOdI/AAAAAAAAAyc/EQuWj5_-FsU/s1600/DSC07828.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6b54jbfqHTE/ToTizTXsOdI/AAAAAAAAAyc/EQuWj5_-FsU/s320/DSC07828.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Here you see it being used over a doorway  for  everyday use. The birds dress it up. Isn't  it  cute?</span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KQKtWGWt0Zo/ToTjFTBbhdI/AAAAAAAAAyg/gb_UdKEuaO4/s1600/DSC03329.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" kca="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KQKtWGWt0Zo/ToTjFTBbhdI/AAAAAAAAAyg/gb_UdKEuaO4/s320/DSC03329.JPG" width="277" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">I really love how you can bend it just about any direction. If you can't fit the grapevine above your door  try  moving it forward to make an arch on your porch.</span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">The easiest way to work with grapevine, and to get it to do what you want it to do, is to soak it in a bathtub of warm water. Leave it there for 20 minutes grab a few eyehooks and go to town.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">How about you? Do you use grapevine? Do you like it? Any tips?</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Happy Decorating,</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Valerie</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Linking to</span></span><br /> <br /> <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">No Minimalist Here</span></a>, <a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">Potpourri Friday</span></a>,<a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">Inspiration Friday</span></a>,<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">Home Sweet Home</span></a>,<a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">Feathered Nest Friday</span></a>, <a href="http://laurieannas.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">Laurieanna's Farmhouse</span></a><span style="color: #783f04;">, </span><span style="color: #783f04;">I'm Lovin It, <a href="http://www.whipperberry.com/" style="color: #783f04;">Friday Flair</a> <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2014/12/show-and-share-no239.html">Show and Share</a> <a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.net/">Met Monday</a> <a href="http://sandiyellowdoor.blogspot.com/">No Place Like Home</a></span></div>

My Favorite Holiday Decorating Material

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Chocolate and Granola Covered Bananas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KOvQGohgq84/VqF_NRrGjsI/AAAAAAAAMR4/OrzWGLdAD24/s1600/facebook60.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KOvQGohgq84/VqF_NRrGjsI/AAAAAAAAMR4/OrzWGLdAD24/s320/facebook60.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZAqf9AwbbYQ/ToINyfS2jhI/AAAAAAAAAxs/G5l9ZwRfdf4/s1600/DSCN0908.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZAqf9AwbbYQ/ToINyfS2jhI/AAAAAAAAAxs/G5l9ZwRfdf4/s320/DSCN0908.JPG" width="320px" /></a><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;">First, grab 5 bananas and chop into, 2 inch, bite size pieces.</span></span>  <br /> <br /> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pH0gx0sMhp8/ToIOiHWCnGI/AAAAAAAAAx4/YV0EepQAV_g/s1600/DSCN0911.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pH0gx0sMhp8/ToIOiHWCnGI/AAAAAAAAAx4/YV0EepQAV_g/s320/DSCN0911.JPG" width="320px" /></a>      <br /> <br /> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UXLS4EkIA7s/ToIOR6rmgXI/AAAAAAAAAx0/sNISPpnXWu4/s1600/DSCN0919.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UXLS4EkIA7s/ToIOR6rmgXI/AAAAAAAAAx0/sNISPpnXWu4/s320/DSCN0919.JPG" width="320px" /></a><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Next. take 1 cup of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips add a splash of 1/2 and 1/2 and microwave for 30 seconds at a time, until chocolate is moderately creamy. You might have to add a few extra splashes of half and half to get the desired consistency.</span></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F_85yZQkwtI/ToINh30GKiI/AAAAAAAAAxo/wuAE5iTm-hE/s1600/DSCN0915.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F_85yZQkwtI/ToINh30GKiI/AAAAAAAAAxo/wuAE5iTm-hE/s320/DSCN0915.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;">It should look like this. Yummy! </span></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jhXBstZ3THI/ToIOCxv6xbI/AAAAAAAAAxw/ASiswiBzE0A/s1600/DSCN0910.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jhXBstZ3THI/ToIOCxv6xbI/AAAAAAAAAxw/ASiswiBzE0A/s320/DSCN0910.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div> <br /> <div style="color: #783f04;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Now grab your favorite granola or cereal. I like any cereal with honey and oats.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">We store ours in pretty little glass jars on the counter. It lasts forever that way. It's a great little snack to grab by the handful when you are in a hurry.</span></div> <div style="color: #783f04;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span></div> <div style="color: #783f04;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Now grab your cutting board and dip each banana in a bit of chocolate just like this.</span></div> <div style="color: #783f04;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yY3BTwNTPLM/ToIOzSjTzxI/AAAAAAAAAx8/Eac0dCPP5g8/s1600/DSCN0925.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yY3BTwNTPLM/ToIOzSjTzxI/AAAAAAAAAx8/Eac0dCPP5g8/s320/DSCN0925.JPG" width="320px" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span></div> <div style="color: #783f04;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Next roll it in a bowl of your granola.</span></div> <div style="color: #783f04;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #783f04; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></div> <div style="color: #783f04;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Keep going until you get them all dipped in chocolate and granola.</span></div> <div style="color: #783f04;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: #783f04;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iq6YEXQ-ctQ/ToIiIWqOEjI/AAAAAAAAAyE/N18Y-9-g-rw/s1600/DSCN0926.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iq6YEXQ-ctQ/ToIiIWqOEjI/AAAAAAAAAyE/N18Y-9-g-rw/s320/DSCN0926.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="color: #783f04;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Now, break out the Hershey's syrup and go to town swirling. Swirl all over the bananas.</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HU1QzQ5KxJg/ToIiy4g0XtI/AAAAAAAAAyI/znG2kVZl0KU/s1600/DSCN0927.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HU1QzQ5KxJg/ToIiy4g0XtI/AAAAAAAAAyI/znG2kVZl0KU/s320/DSCN0927.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Are you getting hungry yet?</span></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gnDov7C_beo/ToIjN48C5rI/AAAAAAAAAyM/GYjY4Mu_jvo/s1600/DSCN0928.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gnDov7C_beo/ToIjN48C5rI/AAAAAAAAAyM/GYjY4Mu_jvo/s320/DSCN0928.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Make sure to stick them in the freezer for 20 minutes.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Remove them and enjoy!</span></span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Let me know what you think. Do you think this is a healthy snack? Would you make it for your family?</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04;">Linking To</span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> </span><br /> <a href="http://www.blessedwithgrace.net/"><span style="color: #783f04;">Blessed With Grace</span></a><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> </span><br /> <a href="http://messhalltobistro.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">Made From Scratch</span></a><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> </span><br /> <a href="http://www.sweetology101.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">Tea Party Tuesday </span></a><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> </span><br /> <a href="http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">The Inspiration Board</span></a><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> </span><br /> <a href="http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">Tuesday Tutorials</span></a><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> </span><br /> <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">White Wednesday</span></a><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> </span><br /> <a href="http://laurieannas.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">Farmhouse Inspiration</span></a><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><a href="http://www.abeachcottage.com/2011/09/good-life-wednesdays-corners-of-my-home.html"><span style="color: #783f04;">Good Life Wednesday</span></a></span><br /> <br /> <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">Wow Us Wednesday</span></a><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><a href="http://thekingscourt4.blogspot.com/"></a></span><span style="color: #783f04;">What's Cooking Wednesday</span></span></div>

Chocolate and Granola Covered Bananas

First, grab 5 bananas and chop into, 2 inch, bite size pieces.         Next. take 1 cup of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips add a ...

Ooeey Gooey Ideas for Outdoor Halloween Decor

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bVikinkmuCY/ToD0O9Q2l4I/AAAAAAAAAw4/q0uzbrnCSGA/s1600/2205-stonehaven-plfd-_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239px" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bVikinkmuCY/ToD0O9Q2l4I/AAAAAAAAAw4/q0uzbrnCSGA/s320/2205-stonehaven-plfd-_2.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Gotta have it!</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">In less than <b><i>24 hours</i></b> I get to go to  one  of  my </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">favorite </span><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">neighborhoods to do one of my favorite things... decorate for Halloween!</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Halloween is <b><i>serious</i></b> business to me. </span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">There are at <i>least</i> <u>100 kids</u> who </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">depend</span><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"> on me, to please, <b>every year</b> and so do their <i>hobo dressed parents</i> and  their<i> puppies too!!!</i></span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #e69138;">( Note to self... buy dog treats this year... and tell the crazy people NOT to FEED chocolate to their</span> <span style="color: #e69138;">dogs.)</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">I can hear the "</span><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Monster Mash</span><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">" already.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">I <b>needed</b> to see some <b>over the top houses</b> so I totally googled </span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Halloween Decorated Houses</span><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">.  The other searches kind of <b>stunk</b>.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><b><i><u>Look</u></i></b> what I found...</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pk1SScC8-6I/ToD7NdU3R9I/AAAAAAAAAw8/T0zVD_EVxWk/s1600/Halloween-on-Browning-Avenue-No-Candy-on-Flickr-Photo-Sharing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" kca="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pk1SScC8-6I/ToD7NdU3R9I/AAAAAAAAAw8/T0zVD_EVxWk/s320/Halloween-on-Browning-Avenue-No-Candy-on-Flickr-Photo-Sharing.jpg" width="292px" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Loving it!</span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Cardboard boxes are great for  headstones...</i></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yhjbJS6uSLY/ToD7e3Hu-cI/AAAAAAAAAxA/QPO41t1U_eg/s1600/your-ride-is-here.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239px" kca="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yhjbJS6uSLY/ToD7e3Hu-cI/AAAAAAAAAxA/QPO41t1U_eg/s320/your-ride-is-here.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">This came under the heading, "<b>your ride awaits</b>." Ooo wee</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TFAPt4CuOU0/ToD7yLSaOZI/AAAAAAAAAxE/O9mzfH6n94A/s1600/P1010745.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" kca="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TFAPt4CuOU0/ToD7yLSaOZI/AAAAAAAAAxE/O9mzfH6n94A/s320/P1010745.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">How stinkin cute!!!</span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span id="goog_375155952"></span><span id="goog_375155953"></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ufVdDkBpKII/ToD-d9U82iI/AAAAAAAAAxM/MABXt3CHh78/s1600/vegas-halloween-house.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233px" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ufVdDkBpKII/ToD-d9U82iI/AAAAAAAAAxM/MABXt3CHh78/s320/vegas-halloween-house.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><b>They live in Vegas!</b></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RdR9vm0M25s/ToD-rXzNnHI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/CrhcmXrqEPg/s1600/monsters.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" kca="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RdR9vm0M25s/ToD-rXzNnHI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/CrhcmXrqEPg/s320/monsters.bmp" width="320px" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><b>These would be fun neighbors!</b> <i>I think</i>... <b>hmmm... let me think  on this  one.</b></span><br /> <br /> <span id="goog_411279066"></span><span id="goog_411279067"></span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">What makes this funny is the top hat.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="212px" kca="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nqDKkZHWfW4/ToD_KVmUB9I/AAAAAAAAAxY/YECY0DfqumQ/s320/hearse.jpg" width="320px" /></span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Standing in the jaws of life about to be swallowed up.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;">For more fun Holiday inspiration go here and here</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Seg5bki4aKo/ToD_aYpWgxI/AAAAAAAAAxc/N-UUpxV5ucQ/s1600/halloween%20porchnight.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Seg5bki4aKo/ToD_aYpWgxI/AAAAAAAAAxc/N-UUpxV5ucQ/s320/halloween%252520porchnight.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Now that I'm<i><b> inspired</b></i> I'm off to make my plans for tomorrow.  </span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Halloween is going to be great!</span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">For more holiday inspiration go <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/p/seasonal-decor.html">here</a> and <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/p/handmade-craft-projects.html">here.</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Happy Spooking,</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Valerie</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04;">Linking to</span><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2011/09/sunday-showcase-party-with-barn-owl.html"><span style="color: #783f04;">Sunday Scoop</span></a><span style="color: #783f04;">  </span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /></span> <a href="http://itssoverycheri.com/2011/09/25/its-party-time-9-25-2011/"><span style="color: #783f04;">It's So Very Cheri</span></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://addapinch.com/living/2011/09/25/mingle-monday-9-26-11/"><span style="color: #783f04;">Mingle Monday</span></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">Making the World Cuter</span></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://workofthepoet.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">Works of the Poet</span></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://thirtyhandmadedays.com/">Pity Party</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">Charm of Home</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.alifeinbalance.net/">Motivation Monday</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.net/">Met Monday</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Wow Us Wednesday</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/">Pink Saturday</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.everydayhomeblog.com/2015/10/share-it-one-more-time-link-party-3.html">Share it 1 More Time</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com/">No Rules</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://rchreviews.blogspot.com/">Awesome Friday</a><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; 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Ooeey Gooey Ideas for Outdoor Halloween Decor

Gotta have it! In less than 24 hours I get to go to  one  of  my favorite neighborhoods to do one of my favorite things... decorate...

Doing Halloween Up Right...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">It would come as no surprise to people who know me, how much I absolute love to go over the top at Halloween, and just about every other holiday. My theory, life is short do it BIG!!!</span><br /> <span style="color: #b45f06;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Now of course, I have to get back  to decorating the front door and entryway but I am going to start with Halloween. Once Halloween is over it will go to Thanksgiving and Christmas and then Valentines...etc. etc....</span><br /> <span style="color: #b45f06;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Let's start with Halloween though...it's the best.</span><br /> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;"></span><span style="color: #b45f06;"><br />  </span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">1st..</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CY9UoQi37Zw/Tn3mNh5BS_I/AAAAAAAAAv8/Qh9vxwAns6I/s1600/Candy%20Corn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="244px" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CY9UoQi37Zw/Tn3mNh5BS_I/AAAAAAAAAv8/Qh9vxwAns6I/s320/Candy%252520Corn.jpg" width="320px" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange;">Scrumptious Candy Corn</span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #e69138;">I</span><span style="color: #e69138;"> need candy for adrenaline and of course color. Really!  It's inspirational. :)</span></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7fh1gMgsXoc/Tn3mgMDjrQI/AAAAAAAAAwA/q9Q80lX9qnI/s1600/halloween-drink-recipes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="239px" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7fh1gMgsXoc/Tn3mgMDjrQI/AAAAAAAAAwA/q9Q80lX9qnI/s320/halloween-drink-recipes.jpg" width="320px" /></span></a></div> <br /> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Next I need to mix everyone a drink, using some of the inspirational candy corn above.. Now don't  worry, I'll post the recipe once Halloween is closer.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3LdhrTf0tbI/Tn3pkNje67I/AAAAAAAAAwE/W7D_anJWHMw/s1600/prom_dresses_1294841096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3LdhrTf0tbI/Tn3pkNje67I/AAAAAAAAAwE/W7D_anJWHMw/s1600/prom_dresses_1294841096.jpg" /></a></div> <span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span></span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Now I happen to believe everyone needs a dress like this for the many parties they will be attending for the season. If you aren't going to a party, have one of your own.</span><br /> <span style="color: #b45f06;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eVGoGZ32WP4/Tn3p3E3RPqI/AAAAAAAAAwI/MZqfZqxosx0/s1600/s2000orgn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="320px" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eVGoGZ32WP4/Tn3p3E3RPqI/AAAAAAAAAwI/MZqfZqxosx0/s320/s2000orgn.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yBGZ7xcegQg/Tn3p9GQ_sFI/AAAAAAAAAwM/MjSCTpLMR2A/s1600/product-images--f18e5c1cc648955936647ed22e4bf520ac1e0b7e-ce51966ff8c2fb0b--jpg_sqthumb_med--womenshandbags-special-occasions-dp5006-orange-sequined-handbag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yBGZ7xcegQg/Tn3p9GQ_sFI/AAAAAAAAAwM/MjSCTpLMR2A/s1600/product-images--f18e5c1cc648955936647ed22e4bf520ac1e0b7e-ce51966ff8c2fb0b--jpg_sqthumb_med--womenshandbags-special-occasions-dp5006-orange-sequined-handbag.jpg" /></a></div> <span id="goog_466039368"></span><span id="goog_466039369"></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9g5uraSnm8M/Tn3qK9WrzlI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/AWuVyLCviSo/s1600/sparkly+buttons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="320px" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9g5uraSnm8M/Tn3qK9WrzlI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/AWuVyLCviSo/s320/sparkly+buttons.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Now every girl has to have the perfect accessories. What do you think of the purse and boots  I want to order. I definitely need the buttons too. </span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-puNzDi1FM2k/Tn3q2LqnBbI/AAAAAAAAAwY/2qcW0dqjYFA/s1600/belly-dance-dress-wear-orange-coin-bead-sequin-bra-top-0f8df.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="272px" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-puNzDi1FM2k/Tn3q2LqnBbI/AAAAAAAAAwY/2qcW0dqjYFA/s320/belly-dance-dress-wear-orange-coin-bead-sequin-bra-top-0f8df.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zOXVQBEf6pg/Tn3q9znON7I/AAAAAAAAAwc/mRZi47DAQqU/s1600/3814409229_ce710c00a8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="320px" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zOXVQBEf6pg/Tn3q9znON7I/AAAAAAAAAwc/mRZi47DAQqU/s320/3814409229_ce710c00a8.jpg" width="213px" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Here are a few ideas for the evening hours. Go on  have a little (ALOT) of fun!!!</span><br /> <span style="color: #b45f06;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TNwt5nsePJM/Tn3rONM6gQI/AAAAAAAAAwg/DHb3pGw5xfM/s1600/saul-anthony-orange-sapphire-and-0-56-ct-diamond-ring-in-18-carat-yellow-gold.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="320px" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TNwt5nsePJM/Tn3rONM6gQI/AAAAAAAAAwg/DHb3pGw5xfM/s320/saul-anthony-orange-sapphire-and-0-56-ct-diamond-ring-in-18-carat-yellow-gold.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">I've heard lot's of people fall in love around Halloween. Maybe it's the cold air that's good for cuddling. Maybe your special honey will get you one of these. Note.... pick one of the nightime outifts from above and it's sure to increase your chances!!!</span><br /> <span style="color: #b45f06;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nqAnArSXFuI/Tn3rwB8BxHI/AAAAAAAAAwk/Zj9x9WRI2SU/s1600/T2uVXJXjpaXXXXXXXX_!!239155700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="225px" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nqAnArSXFuI/Tn3rwB8BxHI/AAAAAAAAAwk/Zj9x9WRI2SU/s320/T2uVXJXjpaXXXXXXXX_%2521%2521239155700.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div> <span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span></span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">I'm thinking of a Masquerade themed party this year. What do you think? The mask could be reused for Mardi-Gras don't you think?</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kIDS___N3j4/Tn3sU3y6-EI/AAAAAAAAAws/j69vppwewkE/s1600/Halloween-Ribbon-Wreath-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="213px" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kIDS___N3j4/Tn3sU3y6-EI/AAAAAAAAAws/j69vppwewkE/s320/Halloween-Ribbon-Wreath-10.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Now make sure to pick up lots of ribbon and sequins for all the crafts we're going to be creating this season.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ldVFmNWsC8Q/Tn3sszuPc5I/AAAAAAAAAww/8Arghw0rm-Y/s1600/orange-glitter-glass-tile-RZ503_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ldVFmNWsC8Q/Tn3sszuPc5I/AAAAAAAAAww/8Arghw0rm-Y/s1600/orange-glitter-glass-tile-RZ503_1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Just remember, the very best part of the season is spending time getting to know all of you.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">XOXOXO,</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Valerie</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <span style="color: #b45f06;">Linking to</span><br /> <br /> <a href="http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Weekend Wrap - Up</span></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://bedifferentactnormal.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Show and Tell Saturday</span></a></div>

Doing Halloween Up Right...

It would come as no surprise to people who know me, how much I absolute love to go over the top at Halloween, and just about every other...

It Starts at the Doorstep

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0JAWwDFSnD8/TnvZPbkpIOI/AAAAAAAAAvo/q3PY3ERMWac/s1600/fall+google.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0JAWwDFSnD8/TnvZPbkpIOI/AAAAAAAAAvo/q3PY3ERMWac/s1600/fall+google.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">I've been searching for some wonderful entryway inspiration. I have a general idea what I want to do this year but I never tire of the adorable little ideas that I see online each and every year.  I'm definitely feeling it above.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tf7RjXcQONw/TnvZod2xPWI/AAAAAAAAAvs/KecVfCdOSgg/s1600/img21m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="287px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tf7RjXcQONw/TnvZod2xPWI/AAAAAAAAAvs/KecVfCdOSgg/s320/img21m.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Not feeling this one.</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AhKEWQ_R9Co/TnvamACqknI/AAAAAAAAAvw/ShSUtm_ja-o/s1600/Harvesttime-Display-via-BHG-e1316039750191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="320px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AhKEWQ_R9Co/TnvamACqknI/AAAAAAAAAvw/ShSUtm_ja-o/s320/Harvesttime-Display-via-BHG-e1316039750191.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Like it OK.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VMpW4OFOfCE/TnvazC2nlUI/AAAAAAAAAv0/Ub9YUbciQz0/s1600/jackieweisberg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="320px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VMpW4OFOfCE/TnvazC2nlUI/AAAAAAAAAv0/Ub9YUbciQz0/s320/jackieweisberg.jpg" width="214px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Really liking it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DrOOH-9Pfk8/Tnvc9I6As7I/AAAAAAAAAv4/VrMT2egMAsY/s1600/1233506083bF53gh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="320px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DrOOH-9Pfk8/Tnvc9I6As7I/AAAAAAAAAv4/VrMT2egMAsY/s320/1233506083bF53gh.jpg" width="267px" /></a></div><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Add a pumpkin and I love it!</span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Thank You Pottery Barn and all you other fabulous bloggers. I enjoyed the inspiration. Now to get busy on the doorway and painting furniture.</span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Enjoy the Inspiration,</span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Valerie</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">I'll be linking to </span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://tidymom.net/2011/wallach-house-flea-market/">Tidy Mom</a></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://laurieannas.blogspot.com/">Lauri Anna's Farmhouse</a></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/">2805 Potpourri Friday</a></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/2011/09/open-house-party_21.html">Open House Thursdays</a></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://hookedonhouses.net/2011/09/30/fall-decorating-party-link-up/">Fall Decorating Party </a></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/door-decor-fall-linky-party/">Fall Door  Decor </a></span></div>

It Starts at the Doorstep

I've been searching for some wonderful entryway inspiration. I have a general idea what I want to do this year but I never tire of the ...

Shows To Fall For

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">I don't know about you but Fall is my absolute favorite time of year for movies and television. It seems that the creators of shows put a little more effort into decorating the sets to get us in the mood.</span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">I have my top 3 shows and movies I love to watch not only because I love the storylines, but I also love all the decorations.</span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">#1  ---   Stepmom</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7HZQrQP26do/TnpZFdNY8PI/AAAAAAAAAvU/C-OdU9_ORLw/s1600/stepmom.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="239px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7HZQrQP26do/TnpZFdNY8PI/AAAAAAAAAvU/C-OdU9_ORLw/s320/stepmom.bmp" width="320px" /></a></div><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">There is nothing like a movie with Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts to entertain you. Throw in a beautiful McMansion under beautiful trees and fabulous  decor and voila.... a winner.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">#2--- Hocus  Pocus</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, and Bette Midler.</span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Be still my heart in this gorgeous little town with the cutest little houses and decorations.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ySvtIw-L8ik/TnpZxSOpWuI/AAAAAAAAAvY/ZjPpZvOvWgw/s1600/600full-hocus-pocus-screenshot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="213px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ySvtIw-L8ik/TnpZxSOpWuI/AAAAAAAAAvY/ZjPpZvOvWgw/s320/600full-hocus-pocus-screenshot.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #7f6000; font-size: large;">#3 Gilmore Girls</span><br /> <span style="color: #7f6000;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #7f6000; font-size: large;">Oh nobody does it better than the set designers on Gilmore Girls. It has to be the best decor for every  holiday on television.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3eP03_iGgzw/TnpaGoqIj9I/AAAAAAAAAvc/pj6ADNWH6QQ/s1600/gilmore-cast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="247px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3eP03_iGgzw/TnpaGoqIj9I/AAAAAAAAAvc/pj6ADNWH6QQ/s320/gilmore-cast.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Now go on grab a cup of hot cocoa, with marshmallows, and some pumpkin spiced bread and tune in to my absolute favorites.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Recipes to come later!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Now how about you? What are your favorites? I'm grabbing my cup of cocoa and waiting to hear.</span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Happy Watching,</span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Valerie</span><br /> <span style="color: #783f04;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></div>

Shows To Fall For

I don't know about you but Fall is my absolute favorite time of year for movies and television. It seems that the creators of shows put...

Chalk Paint

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R4lVlZWg0qM/TnS8W9Jj4hI/AAAAAAAAAvE/RBEK2dBkITI/s1600/annie-sloan-chalk-paint-order2-300x230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R4lVlZWg0qM/TnS8W9Jj4hI/AAAAAAAAAvE/RBEK2dBkITI/s1600/annie-sloan-chalk-paint-order2-300x230.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">It's everywhere! I'm dying to try it! Have any of you tried it? I even called my local Lowe's and they said they didn't carry it. I searched online and it's everywhere.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EgeXy_2OA4g/TnS87DQVKRI/AAAAAAAAAvI/Fv9tjFmkFUU/s1600/Picture-7-595x333.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179px" rba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EgeXy_2OA4g/TnS87DQVKRI/AAAAAAAAAvI/Fv9tjFmkFUU/s320/Picture-7-595x333.png" width="320px" /></a></div><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">It comes in a bazillion colors. Not really, but maybe like 20!</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cwjoOgYsWbI/TnS_2KrJgAI/AAAAAAAAAvM/yONrxoSY7Jw/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cwjoOgYsWbI/TnS_2KrJgAI/AAAAAAAAAvM/yONrxoSY7Jw/s320/photo.JPG" width="239px" /></a></div><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span></span><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">The paint requires using the wax and the cutest little brush. By now I'm excited!!!!!!!!</span><br /> <span style="color: red;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: red;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Then I saw the price tags. Now I'm a wee bit disappointed. It's waaaaaaay  out of my  price range, especially with babies on the way.</span><br /> <span style="color: red;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fLUbWqgBtis/TnTAQQCPYUI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/_sEVwzmOGNE/s1600/BEHR-Premium-Plus-Interior-Flat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" rba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fLUbWqgBtis/TnTAQQCPYUI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/_sEVwzmOGNE/s320/BEHR-Premium-Plus-Interior-Flat.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">This little lady is just  going to have to do it the old-fashioned way.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Good Ole Elbow GREASE!!!!</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I'll make sure to take before and after pictures.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Happy Painting,</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Valerie</span><br /> <span style="color: red;"><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <br /> <div style="color: #cc0000;">I'm linking</div><div style="color: #cc0000;"><br /> </div><div style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/">http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/</a></div></div>

Chalk Paint

It's everywhere! I'm dying to try it! Have any of you tried it? I even called my local Lowe's and they said they didn't car...

Butterscotch and the Soap Fairy

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cIah8sG3Adc/TnPTlh0UJYI/AAAAAAAAAu8/8apAxpdb6cY/s1600/WM_Lrg_Butterscotch_Buttons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cIah8sG3Adc/TnPTlh0UJYI/AAAAAAAAAu8/8apAxpdb6cY/s320/WM_Lrg_Butterscotch_Buttons.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><span style="color: #274e13;">Today when I walked into the lunchroom  I was reminded how wonderful people can be. A sweet sweet lady who lives on a very limited income was caught providing soap for all the sinks in the lunchroom. I snuck up on her and said, I always wondered who was so kind to put dish soap at every sink so we can take home clean dishes. A simple random act of kindness. The Soap Fairy. </span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3CRo5ESzZz8/TnPbr6XvbXI/AAAAAAAAAvA/8drRUvK9Iz4/s1600/dish-soap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199px" rba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3CRo5ESzZz8/TnPbr6XvbXI/AAAAAAAAAvA/8drRUvK9Iz4/s320/dish-soap.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #274e13;">Someone who lives on soo little does something sooo simple and much appreciated, and not a soul knows. Actually one does now. Me. Thank You God for reminding me amongst all the stress I have had lately that their are truly loving, kind, thoughtful, and giving people in this world. </span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #274e13;">This same lady also happens to be the one who smells so yummy when you walk by her desk. Butterscotch, sweet and buttery, and always willing to share.  </span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #274e13;">They say candy makes people sweeter.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #274e13;">Simple Acts of Kindness Make My Heart Warm and Fuzzy All Over,</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #274e13;">Valerie </span></div>

Butterscotch and the Soap Fairy

Today when I walked into the lunchroom  I was reminded how wonderful people can be. A sweet sweet lady who lives on a very limited income w...

It's A Boy and A Girl...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M8zaTwIaGmw/TnO0jXPAcAI/AAAAAAAAAuw/HgrVjujzfxw/s1600/puppies_logo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M8zaTwIaGmw/TnO0jXPAcAI/AAAAAAAAAuw/HgrVjujzfxw/s1600/puppies_logo.gif" /></a></div><br /> <span style="color: #274e13;">We have puppies! 8 to be exact. They were a bit of a surprise from a former neighbor who left their dog. I will tell you the story <a href="http://www.doggiesanddiapers.blogspot.com/">here</a> in a few days. For now back to the puppies.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #274e13;">XOXOXO,</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #274e13;">Valerie</span></div>

It's A Boy and A Girl...

We have puppies! 8 to be exact. They were a bit of a surprise from a former neighbor who left their dog. I will tell you the story here in...

I'm Craving..............

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FggTHb1KXv0/TnO1vA-VLNI/AAAAAAAAAu0/RJkNo6quuqk/s1600/Fall_Foliage_Lake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213px" rba="true" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FggTHb1KXv0/TnO1vA-VLNI/AAAAAAAAAu0/RJkNo6quuqk/s320/Fall_Foliage_Lake.jpg" width="320px"></a></div> <br> <br> <b>I can smell it! I can already taste it? I'm dreaming of fall leaves, spiced cider, and homemade </b><br> <b>pumpkin pie. <br> </b> <br> <b></b><br> </div>

I'm Craving..............

I can smell it! I can already taste it? I'm dreaming of fall leaves, spiced cider, and homemade  pumpkin pie.