tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88835608125399848112024-03-18T12:57:53.730-07:00Shabby BrocanteMy mom owned an antique shop in San Francisco, called Thelma Dangerfield's. Collecting and a love for vintage is in my blood. There is nothing like finding a good treasure! I am a daughter, wife, mom, cook,Substitute teacher, Girl Scout Leader and I love to entertain.Shabby Brocante, Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883353869007660698noreply@blogger.comBlogger244125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883560812539984811.post-26869242672115178962018-10-05T07:08:00.001-07:002018-10-05T07:08:38.215-07:00Adding fall touches to the house. I love brown transferware. Most of the pieces are Johnson Bros Old English Countryside with a pieces of Spode and more. I love the warm fall feel.<br />
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I always forget the before photo, but it was filled with a mix of red dishes and transferware:</div>
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Have a great weekend! It's Homecoming for us in Woodland. Football games tonight. My daughter is a cheerleader and my son is in his last year of pep band! Busy weekend!</div>
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We had a lot of area to cover, so we started with the Island. If we hated it we could stop there. It took a couple hours. The worse part is waiting for the cupboard doors to dry! They are double sided so it's a total of 6 coats! I DID NOT detach the wooden panel of the drawers. Took out drawer and just propped it up and painted the wooden panel only. </div>
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Here is what we have done so far. It's not even completely cleaned up here. I LOVE it. It brightens up the kitchen and has completely changed the looks.<br />
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We started with the kitchen island. Here's Lucie taping it off. Cleaned it. Gave a light sanding (just by hand) and then primed it as seen in the second image. IT DOESN'T HAVE to be perfect. The paint coats will cover up so much!<br />
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Guess what? It's pretty easy! You can do it!<br />
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1.) Clean. Clean all surfaces that will painted. Use TSP. You can find at at Home Depot and other hardware stores. It's a concentrate. Mix with water clean off areas. Use a 6 in 1 paint tool for scraping gunk.<br />
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2.) Sand....sounds intimidating. It's not. Takes about 2 minutes to do the back and front of an average cabinet door. Use sanding pads. 120-200 strength. Wipe down afterward to get rid of the dust particles.<br />
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<a href="https://www.diynetwork.com/videos/how-to-paint-kitchen-cabinets-0137670">https://www.diynetwork.com/videos/how-to-paint-kitchen-cabinets-0137670</a><br />
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Make a list of items you'll need when you watch the video.<br />
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I recommend doing it in small sections. Clean up and get back to normal by that evening. Every night, I got to see the section we had done all finished and looking good.<br />
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Put your brushes and rollers in gallon sized zip-locks and freeze! YES!! No cleaning the bruches. Thaw out and re-use the next day.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">We ordered our hardware on Amazon! It was inexpensive and came in two days! We'll update our progress and show you the hardware next!</span><br />
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3845">I feel compelled to share my story. I tried to share it on Yelp, but they are often paid by companies to not post negative reviews. Please be aware of these big chain dentist offices. We have now paid out of pocket: $2,000. Both me and my husband had to have our crowns redone at a more reliable office. We are covered 100%, but were willing to pay to have the botched crowns redone correctly. Both crowns were placed by the same doctor at "Smiles." Both were done poorly and both had decay under them even though they were recently done. Here is my story:</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3845">I wouldn't want anyone else to go through what I had to go through. I had <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-0">excruciating</span> pain for over a month <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-1">(during all of the <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-0">Christmas</span> holidays and New Years) and ended</span>
up having to pay $800 out of pocket to go somewhere else and have
the faulty crown replaced. I paid an extra $200 to have a lifetime <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-2">warranty,</span> at Smiles, but was too afraid to go back for more procedures there. It would have been free for Dr. <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-2">Flieshman</span> to replace it, but COULD NOT get <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-3">myself</span>
to go back. It was such an awful experience. I was willing to pay another $800 (Smiles charged more)
to have it done it right. I made the right choice. Don't let the
positive reviews of the front desk staff fool you. While it's true that <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-5">they</span> are nice, they will not be working on <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-6">your</span> teeth. Also be aware most of the <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-7">positive</span> <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-8">reviews</span> are for cleaning. <br /><br />On December 23 Rd I went in for a crown/possible root canal. Dr. Fleishman seemed okay. However, I had to ask <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-10">the</span> <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-11">hygienist</span> during the procedure what <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-12">was</span> going on. He left the room without saying anything. He seemed
unaware that I'd be nervous if I needed a root canal. She said I only needed a <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-13">crown</span>. I was relieved. I thought it was strange he didn't tell me once he knew. He didn't explain much. <br /><br />40
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and constantly pop Advil. No X-rays given. He almost seemed irritated
with my complaints. Once, I went in and he was not working and couldn't
be reached on his cell phone. I waited 40 minutes for an over the phone <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-19">prescription</span>, but no luck.
I finally left with no pain killers. Why couldn't someone else help me?
Twice he adjusted the bite, still never took X-rays. Only had me bite
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3938">On the forth and final visit </span><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3916"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3915">Dr. Flieshman passed me in the waiting room before I was called in.</span> </span><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3919"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3918">I was nervous he was leaving
as I had an appointment. Also, I was on time and about one minute away from pulling my own tooth
out with a wrench. He said, he was going <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-23">outside</span> to talk to a friend. I looked outside and he there he was talking to a friend out on the sidewalk. </span></span>That didn't sit well with me. <span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3922"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3921"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3920"><span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-20">Finally,</span> on this forth visit after the crown, he confirmed I needed root canal and gave me 200 ml. of <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-21">Ibuprofen</span>. and an antibiotic. I had been taking <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-22">different forms of Ibuprofen now from 1</span>2/23-</span></span>1/13. They scheduled me for the root canal on 2/19. This time I did break down in the waiting room. Pure exhaustion. My holidays were horrible, working with the pain was becoming impossible and then it hit me later that evening....wait? I have deal with this pain until 2/19? That's over a month. That made no sense. another month of 200 ml.
of <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-5">Ibuprofen</span> a day. I later found out one week of antibiotics would not have been <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-5">sufficient</span> for a month, it would most likely come back to haunt me. </span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3924">On
1/20 I couldn't take it anymore, so I called Springlake dental.
Three friends on Facebook told me to go there ASAP. They took me that day
and had me scheduled for root canal...THE NEXT DAY. I couldn't believe
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3924"><br />On 1/20 I had a root canal and the pain was gone. for the first time in nearly a month I had no pain. <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-22"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3923">Unfortunately</span></span>, that evening I developed an extreme allergic reaction and had to get myself to Kaiser the next day. Covered in hives and hands and arms so swollen I couldn’t bend my fingers. There I was
immediately put on <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-23"><span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-21"><span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-21"><span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-21">Prednisone</span></span></span></span>. ($100 co-pay for the visit $46 for the meds and one sick day from work)</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3924">I then, had to see an allergist ($100 co pay) for a <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-23">consult.</span> </span><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3924"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3845">Remember, I had been elevated doses of Ipubropen<span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-22"></span> nonstop from 12/23 until 1/20. He concluded that my allergy was mostly do to that. The specialist asked me, "Didn't the dentist ask if you take Ipubropen on a regular basis, before prescribing for you?" </span>No he didn't. Apparently, never taking pain meds and then taking that many can cause an adverse reaction. The allergist concluded it was most likely from the 200 ml 3X a day <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-25">Ibuprofen</span> and the <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-26">Advil</span> nonstop for a month. I had to stop all pain meds. Which was fine, because the dentists did an excellent job.........NO PAIN. <br /><br />WHAT A MESS</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3924">I was lucky to get out of there and get treated quickly. I ended up having my root canal just in time!</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3924"><br />WORSE part: My full mouth evaluation with my (awesome) dentist showed that Dr. <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-30">Fleishman</span> had not correctly placed the crown. The showed me <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-31">X-rays</span>. I had a big gap on the crown. It would eventually develop decay<br /> </span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3924">WAIT....gets better......today (3/18) when I was finally cleared with the allergist and could get the <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-26">crown</span> replaced ($800 out of pocket because <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-27">insurance</span> doesn't pay for two crowns on one tooth in such a short time span) The dentist showed me pictures....Dr. <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-28">Fleishman</span> HADN’T <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-29">gotten</span> all of the decay out under the crown. Again I saw the video while I was there. Horrible.</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3924"><br />GETS CRAZIER: I went back in March to ask for my $200 back for the lifetime warranty on the faulty crown and<span style="font-size: large;"> in the <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-30">waiting</span> room</span> I run into an old <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-31">acquaintance</span>. She was almost in tears. I sat with her to tell I was there to complain. I asked why she was so upset....she'd had one <span class="yiv2501895108" id="yiv2501895108misspell-32"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3929"></span></span> year of pain and trouble....and she couldn't eat on her right side for one year. I
couldn't believe what I was hearing....and you guessed it...Dr.</span><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3924"></span><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3924"> Fleishman. I COULDN'T believe it. I told her my story and told her to run. </span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3924">I was called to the front and looked back....she had slipped out the door. </span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3924"> PLEASE</span><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3924"> consider going somewhere else if you are considering SMILES. It's like a "Supercuts" for your teeth. ASK locals where they go. </span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395363831917_3924">They constantly called to change my appointments. Can you come an hour earlier. Can we switch you to another day? My son had appointments with the orthodontist and dentist and we'd get a call,..sorry they scheduled today, but there is no dentist in today. WHAT? I am not sure how that happened....I started to notice that the receptionists were constantly apologizing on the phone.</span></div>
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Our raised vegetable garden is right behind the white rose bush just outside the dining room window. One day while admiring my roses, something caught my eye. I was shocked and amazed. After a year and half of waiting, little teeny tiny artichokes were starring back at me.<br />
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until I saw them there that summer morning, I had forgotten all about them. <br />
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Here the artichokes are resting in a well suited vintage soup tureen. My display is simple. You can, however, create a mixed bouquet with other flowers and foliage. Artichokes aren't just delicious, they are beautiful as well. As the Vegetable....<br />
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Or, as the flower. If you allow the artichoke to keep growing it will produce a beautiful purple thistle. Durable and sturdy, yet soft and delicate. <br />
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These forgotten plants have brought much joy to me this summer. <br />
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The flowers I placed in a simple white pitcher from Crate and Barrel. The purple linen napkins, that are embroidered and read, "Bon Appetit," were a gift from my mother-in-law. The pretty shabby ironstone pitcher was my paternal grandmother's.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How to prepare artichokes:</span><br />
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Have you ever made artichokes? They are a family favorite here. If, you have never made them it might seem intimidating. It's Not! Just warn your children to only eat tip of the inside leaf. I say this from experience. Lucas popped the whole leaf in his mouth his first time. My children have been in love with artichokes since they were 3 or 4.<br />
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When I make them for my family, I simply boil them whole, in a stockpot. About 30-40 minutes or until the leaves peel off easily. You can add a tablespoon of oil and salt to the water. Once cooked they are tender and easy to slice down the center of the stem. We eat them leaf by leaf. Then remove the thistle flower with a spoon.<br />
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When you make them for company you can snip the ends of each leaf.<br />
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Then, slice them down the center, coat with lemon so they stay bright green. With a sharp knife remove the thistle in the center. Leaving as much of the heart as possible. Cutting them in half and removing the thistle cuts down on the cooking time mess at the table.<br />
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Serve warm with melted butter, mayonnaise, or a mixture of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.<br />
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If have never grown artichokes or eaten them...I say....give it a try!<br />
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Bisous!<br />
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Karen
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">http://shabbybrocante.blogspot.com/</div>Shabby Brocante, Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883353869007660698noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883560812539984811.post-24386186866701089482013-07-06T15:27:00.001-07:002013-07-07T08:49:32.834-07:00Thunder Valley; The Provence Suite Review<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Thunder Valley opened 10 years ago. Celebrations for their 10 year Anniversary are underway. The hotel, Spa, and Pool opened in 2010. Such a smart addition to a popular Casino. We like to play were we can stay....in other words earn free rooms. Red Hawk, in Placerville....no hotel. Cache Creek....isn't given out rooms like it used to, before the golf course opened. So, we play at Thunder.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Provence Suite</span><br />
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We recently stayed in Thunder Valley's Provence Suite. At 1,070 square feet it is the smallest of the suites. Here's the large bedroom. French doors on the closet. large French doors on the bathroom. Your closet comes with two robes and two pairs of slippers to enjoy during your stay. To the right of the comfortable King bed was a velour chaise lounge. Facing the bed is a large screen TV and built in drawers. The bedroom has it's own large window and two sets of French doors with frosted glass that lead out into the living area.<br />
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The Provence Suite comes with a large jet jacuzzi bath tub, Flat screen above the tub, waterproof remote control, large walk-in shower, two completely different sinks, both with large drawers. and a separate restroom with a phone. They give you two small boxes of bath salts.<br />
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Separate his and her sinks with lots of amenities, toothbrush, razor, saving cream, as well as the typical shampoos and lotions. There is also a separate make-up vanity.<br />
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The room feels clean, bright, modern and spacious. This the flat screen in the living room. Right behind it is the bedroom flat screen.<br />
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The living area is nice and comfortable. You have many lighting options throughout. Just in front of the window is a table with two comfortable chairs, perfect for in-room dining. The sofa pulls out and makes into a sofa bed. This room is perfect if you have kids. It's like having two separate rooms. The kids slept well and were comfortable. If you have kids, keep in mind that there is a <br />
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From the bedroom going out into the living room. You can see the wet bar and stools. Very nice touch. We really liked having the bar, Keurig coffee maker (that came with coffee, decaf coffee, tea, sugars and cream. The wet bar had a small empty refrigerator. I really recommend bring drinks and snacks for your stay. It's so easy with mini "kitchen."<br />
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Down the hall and to the right is the second restroom. A toilet and nice pedestal sink. Like most modern hotels now, you have the light switch on the wall for "Privacy" or "Please make up the room" as opposed to the door knob paper sign.<br />
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Really comfortable to come up and have a drink and get ready for dinner or gambling. <br />
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The suites are on the 15 Th and 16 Th floor. This is a view of the pool...on zoom. I do recommend you request a view of the pool. Go to the pool the day you check out. Have them hold your luggage and stay the whole day. It's like an extra day. Go early to get good seats and an umbrella. <br />
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The Pool bar was nice. Drinks were reasonable . Especially when compared to Vegas. We had beers for $3.50 and big $10 blended Margaritas. Most of the lunches were about $14. Not bad. However.....there was one bartender all morning. Later two women serving around the pool. NO ONE cleaning the pool or collecting glasses etc. It took A VERY LONG time to be served and all the glasses around the pol and food tray just sitting there forever was kind of bummer. They were extremely under staffed. Not sure if it's always like that, but I certainly hope it changes. It's a place to rent a cabana for a party. There were a lot of locals doing that. Smart. No other resort pools nearby like this. I wish they had built a bigger pool. I don't think they thought it was going to be this successful.<br />
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KEEP IN MIND: Sundays at the pool is Thunder's H2O party. It's great for young locals, but if you aren't into big meat market parties, it' probably best to avoid the pool on Sundays. Also, we have stayed in the winter and the hot tub isn't even open.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Why Thunder? </span><br />
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Because, it's Vegas, but not as far away.<br />
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The price is right, drinks spa, etc a lot less expensive than Vegas. <br />
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If you are in or around San Francisco it's within driving distance and it's A LOT closer than Tahoe.<br />
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You have very thing you need: <br />
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Roseville is loaded with wonderful shopping ( The Galleria and Fountains) and restaurant. AND drum-roll...there is a Kid's Park in Roseville/Rocklin (ten minutes up 65 close to the Galleria. It's an hourly day care. The kids LOVE it and you can go gamble and have dinner at the casino alone. <a href="http://www.kidspark.com/center/rocklin/welcome/">Kid's Park</a><br />
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Better than Cache Creek...better comps more free room offers<br />
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Redhawk doesn't have a hotel so...you can never get comp'd a room.<br />
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Pool is small and there are not enough staff at the pool. <br />
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Even in the Provence Suite they wouldn't honor a late check-out. I didn't like that. I usually NEVER have a problem getting a late checkout. After all it means you'll probably be gambling more.<br />
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Great day at the pool....<br />
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- See more at: http://withablast.blogspot.com/2013/07/lets-get-social-sunday-28.html#sthash.FL4V39k7.dpuf<div class="blogger-post-footer">http://shabbybrocante.blogspot.com/</div>Shabby Brocante, Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883353869007660698noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883560812539984811.post-59149116651932596342013-06-30T11:43:00.000-07:002013-07-02T19:43:22.062-07:00Stars and Stripes TablescapeThis year for the fourth of July, I am setting my table with my Colonial, Warren Kimble plates, by Sakura. I am in love with their worn stained Old Glory look. Rustic and fun. <br />
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I am using the red and white ticking napkins that I made and my napkin holders from an estate sale. If you haven't read the story about that estate, read about it <a href="http://shabbybrocante.blogspot.com/2013/02/i-am-sharing-part-of-my-villeroy-and.html">here.</a> I have found pieces of these Warren Kimble plates in three different places now. I found the large plates and a couple salad plates at a garage sale years ago in Roseville, California. Then the following year all the bowls at a garage here in Woodland, California. Then I found more salad plates at a local Goodwill. I love that when that happens! I hope I find more pieces, as I really love this set.<br />
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Frosted blue votive sitting on one of red and white napkins inside my Currier and Ives sugar bowl. These red compotes Luminarc, from France. Perfect for a scoop of your favorite ice cream on these warm evenings.<br />
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Here, I have taken the soup bowl off the place setting. You can see how cute the "Colonial" salad plate is. <br />
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A very bright refreshing Americana look. Living in France for a total of almost 8 years, I missed my share of fourth of July celebrations. I think that's why it means even more to me now. There is something so American about the casual family gathering with Barbeques, watermelon, American flags and fireworks.<br />
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Floating stars on stripes.<br />
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Can you ever have enough American Flags? A bouquet doesn't have to be limited to Flowers. Here I have filled up a small footed milk glass vase with small American flags.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Baby, you're a firework.....</span><br />
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We made no plans this year for The Fourth of July. We begin to regret it and brainstorm what we could do. Then, just yesterday, I received an email from our local casino. They offered us a free suite for one night, the 3 rd or 4 Th. since this year the Fourth falls on a Thursday, they probably don't have the crowd they were expecting. I called to reserve the free suite quicker than you can say, yes please!I'll be posting about the suite and our stay.<br />
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I am looking forward to being poolside. It is supposed to be 108 degrees that day...<br />
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Happy Fourth of July to you and your family!<br />
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Bisous,<br />
Karen<br />
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Can you believe it rained the other day in California? We were amazed and everyone talked about how fun it was and how much they loved it...you always want what you can't have! Today it's going to be in the triple digits.<br />
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When I heard it was going to rain, I went out and picked all my roses. <br />
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There were quite a few roses to be picked. It forced me to get out there and take advantage of them!<br />
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Some of the roses had shorter stems and I made bouquet for my silver teapot. Oops...I just said "My" silver teapot. I guess that means I am keeping it. Remember all the silver I found a few weeks ago? You can read about that <a href="http://shabbybrocante.blogspot.com/2013/05/polishing-silver.html">here.</a><br />
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I have sold three pieces of it so far and just listed the jewelry box.<br />
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I love the white against the silver. <br />
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I like the different sized roses, some open some just budding.<br />
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Can you see the tips of my artichokes out the window to the right? We enjoyed two large artichokes and now these little guys are flowering.<br />
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The rain did come and for us it was pretty heavy. I was happy I had cut them all when I did!<br />
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I have said it over and over; I don't sew. I have also said several times, I am GOING to find a sewing machine at garage sale this summer! Well, here she is! I found her quite early in the season! Drum roll please; only $15! The garage sales have been fabulous lately. I almost didn't stop at his sale and then I saw them...two machines sitting on a table! I saw this one, a Kenmore and also a fancier Brother. I know nothing about sewing, but I thought to myself, "Self, you don't need a fancy one. You wouldn't even know what to do with it.<br />
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When I got home for the garage sales my engineer/researcher (AKA hubby) Spent hours on line looking into the machine. Conclusion; good job, Karen! The older machines are made better. This Kenmore has a Singer engine. The older machines, like mine, are made from heavy duty metal and they last a long time. This older model sells for about $145.00 on-line. My husband also managed to find an entire Manuel on line for free. He printed it out and has it all stapled to together. He also fixed the tension for me and re-filled the bobbin. Love it!<br />
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Of course, when you find a new hobby, things keep popping up all over, like these spools of thread for $1 at an estate sale yesterday! <br />
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And this fabulous post from one of my favorite blogs: While Wearing Heals:<br />
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So I tried my hand at it! Super fun and easy....well, not that easy for me. Notice I have no real close ups (Ha!). But, I did it! I really did it! I didn't even get the machine in a jam, like first time I tried to make the napkins above!!<br />
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Between My Cricut and sewing machine I am going to have banners all over the house!!! <br />
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Also while out at garage sales on Saturday I found these goodies:<br />
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A beautiful King size duvet, comforter and four beautiful espresso silk panels all from Pottery Barn. Never used. They were for staging a house! Score! The two cute suitcases are for Lucie. They are like new. $5 for both. <br />
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I was disappointed before leaving for Legoland. I felt like I couldn't find a lot of information out there about the park or photos. I always want to know the ins and outs of where I am going. I like to be prepared. Here's a quick overview of my visit with Lucie
this summer and things I wish I had known.<br />
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FIRST IMPRESSION: <br />
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The entrance was impressive and
exciting. The entrance was organized and made for a smooth entrance. The hotel is to the right of Lucie, above, (amazing location) However
my first reaction, "Wow, that's small." It was a really tiny building. I
didn't go in though. You can make reservations on line and they have
themed rooms. If you plan to do the park for a few days, it might be worth
it. Downtown San Diego is about 30-40 minutes from Legoland.<br />
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I found the prices to be confusing on line. It's about $75 a piece for one park. $89 for two (Amusement Park, Waterpark or Aquarium) Prices are listed, but they only talk about the Waterpark and Aquarium on the left hand side of site. I wish they listed the Amusement Park along with those. For quite a while I didn't even understand/know that there was an amusement park. Not very clear.<br />
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My biggest piece of advice...THERE ARE COUPONS in the Legoland Magazine; Buy one adult ticket get one child's ticket free. However, I didn't read the fine print....it was only good for a hopper. We didn't bring our suits or I would have chosen the waterpark. We pick the aquarium and never went. Tickets were still cheaper for the day with the coupon. Saved quite a bit. $100.00 for the both of us. Sign up for the magazine now. It's free.<br />
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PARKING:<br />
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You WILL pay for parking. $15 for regular. I paid extra to have priority parking. $25 and we were three rows from the entrance. There was an easy exit as well. I am glad I paid extra for this.<br />
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A couple (not sure why they wanted to come without kids?) in front of me at one of the restaurants got two chicken meals, a salad and two drinks. $67. I could tell she was surprise, but I wasn't. I was reading the prices. I got a quartered chicken, beans and fries. That was $15. My plan: Lucie gets the fries, I get the beans we share the large portion of chicken. It was perfect. Kids meals were about the same price. OUR drink? A large plastic water bottle with a straw...I had Diet Coke. It was $9. I could have it filled throughout the park for $1 anywhere. I would recommend this with a large group. They sold apple pie "fries" with whip cream that looked delicious. As far s I know there are no sit down and be waited on restaurants. It's all cafeteria style.<br />
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The park is actually bigger than I expected. We needed the WHOLE day for just the amusement park. We were there from open to close. We never went to the aquarium or waterpark.<br />
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I WOULD not go back with Lucas (11). I DO NOT think kids 10 or older would enjoy the park like younger kids. Legoland is wonderful for babies, toddlers and kids around the age of 5-7. The rides are all mild. There is one fast roller-coaster, but it would not be enough for older kids. There are several rides that have Lego stations for kids to play in while parents waited in line. The lines were long in the morning and by late afternoon they were non-existent.<br />
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The Star Wars area is just a row of character statues and a couple models of the Star War's landscapes.<br />
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The mini cities was nice. Both young and old could appreciate this. However...the OCD me was a bit disappointed. Here I have brightened up the photos a bit. Throughout the park, many of the lego sculptures are faded. :( I even noticed a decapitated woman on bench in the mini cities. :( The up keep was lacking. Faded Legos, some broken pieces, chipping paint, etc. could be spotted throughout the park. <br />
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There were fun displays throughout. Some with sound and movement. <br />
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Some fun details...like the pigeons. Nice little touches. But, again, if it's not kept up with you notice that sometimes AND not the little touches.<br />
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Cool sculptures....however many (like the mini cities) catered to adults. A kid might not appreciate this. There re shops throughout the park as well. They sell everything from T-shirts to Lego building kits.<br />
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The rides... This ride was for 6-13 year old kids. Honestly A 13 year old would look (and feel) ridiculous riding this. Lucie is 9. She is a VERY small 9. She's about the size of an average 6-7 year old. This was her favorite ride, because you could "earn" a driver's license. BEWARE: That "driver's License" is self-made at a kiosk and they print it out and put it in a plastic lanyard for...$8. <br />
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And....how can you say no? Lucie was very excited about her license. She's still very young at heart. Not sure most 9 year olds would be as impressed :) She sure LOVED it.<br />
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Like Disneyland, there are different sections or lands to the park. There is a Pirate section, a Kingdom, a Jungle, etc. The map makes it easy to get around. There is a nice variety of rides. All very mild. Wear a swimsuit. There are many water features Even a small park with slides, etc. in the amusement park. There was on kind of scary log ride. We got soaked. That was fun. There are walk in dried for a whole family to dry off. $5 to use. MANY areas for babies and toddlers to play in water. There is a laser ride, like the Toy Story ride at Disneyland. It lacked ambiance and was not exciting.<br />
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Here kids could control the steering on a small slow boat. However, I did see a few kids get stuck. There's a guy that goes out in rubber pants to move the boats. Peaceful, quiet and again.....mild. There are some healthy inter-active rides as well...one you peddle and one you and partner pull yourselves up and then you have the drop. Fun...kids were enjoy themselves with their parents.<br />
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This sums up the rides at Legoland...cute, but MILD. Have I already mentioned that? Visit Legoland while your kids are Little!<br />
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You won't see too many characters around the park. We spotted ONE, near the entrance. They do have shows....some characters were dancing at the entrance towards the end of the day, and there were a couple stages throughout the park for fun shows. There are people taking your picture throughout the park and on cameras on most of the roller-coasters.<br />
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I would recommend Legoland for families with toddlers. I would not go back with a 9 and 11 year old. I was glad I hadn't paid for Lucas to go. Great memories with Lucie. She had a blast. <br />
Thanks for visiting!<br />
Bisous!<br />
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Karen
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We just got back from three nights in San Diego and three nights in Vegas. Relaxing perfect trip in every way. Lucas stayed home with grandma, because he is a junior volunteer at our Parks and Rec this summer. He felt it would be irresponsible to miss one week. I am really proud of him. <br />
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Dumped our luggage off at the hotel and headed straight for the beach. Mission Beach is a very popular beach in San Diego with the typical two lane walkway sandwiched between the beautiful beach and funky little summer rentals. When you think of perfect Californian weather...this is it. Just perfect. Not too hot, the sand was even bearable on your tootsies. We escaped triple digit weather in Sacramento for 75-80 degree comfort.<br />
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Can you even see Lucie hidden in all that color? She had a wonderful time at Mission Beach and did enjoy being an only child for the week. This was Stan's only full day with us in San Diego so, I am glad we went to the beach. It was relaxing and fun. After this, Lucie and I were on our own. Stan was very busy the entire time we were there. His boss was quite intense. Scheduling 7 am breakfasts before the meetings/labs even began and then booking dinners and cocktails until late each evening to socialize with clients.<br />
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Stan's conference was at the Manchester Hyatt on the Harbor right in down town San Diego. It was a perfect location and there was a lot to do within walking distance.<br />
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I look forward to sharing a few pictures. While Stan was busy with work, Lucie and I went to Legoland one day, Old Town San Diego one evening and had fun shopping at Horton's Plaza. It's funny though; one of the best memories is the afternoon that Lucie and I rented The Croads, got room service and just hung out together in the room :)<br />
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Thanks for coming along! Have you ever been to San Diego?<br />
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Bisous,<br />
Karen<br />
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Do you have a BFF? That special someone that has been there for you through thick and thin? The one that never forgets your birthday? You never forget hers?<br />
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Maybe you have known each other since grade school. Even went to the same college and roomed together during those wild years that she was witness to. Those fun carefree years that we threw caution to the wind. She was there.<br />
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Perhaps you travelled to Europe together and shared the Eiffel tower with one another, drank glasses of rose in the Latin Quarters, and giant beers at October Fest in Munich together....<br />
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She is the first person you call when your father dies....and she just cries with you on the phone, because she loves you so much and knows there nothing she can say, but just be there.<br />
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We grow together, see each other go off and create families and homes. The calls are less frequent, the visits must be more planned, but the love is strong. The bond unbreakable. She truly is your best friend....forever.<br />
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I had fun making my banner for Marcy. Always play around with your ideas. Glue later.<br />
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I was all set to go with the pink pom poms and had to stop myself. That's ME, not Marcy. Such a good idea to line every thing up and glue piece by piece once you are positive about your design. I happened to find the Effiel Tour by chance when grabbing my glue gun. It was perfect for "Us" as we had such a wonderful time in Paris togehter.<br />
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I wish I had a room for every color and style I liked. I love pink, but my house is filled with reds, yellows and greens. In my next house, I will have pink. It's soft, pretty and oh so shabby.<br />
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These pretty pink depression glasses from France even looked beautiful just drying on the rack.<br />
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But, paired up with my transferware and silver tray, I found them just dreamy.<br />
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Nice linens and bottle of French rose on a warm summer evening....divine!<br />
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I have been told to buy and sell what you love. I do that with my Etsy shop. I love everything I have to offer.<br />
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The only problem is letting go. I was having a hard time with these pretty glasses and especially with my silver tray.<br />
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I haven't even been able to bring myself to list my tray. One of the down falls of being an antique/vintage dealer. <br />
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I was thrilled when my glasses sold the day after I listed them, but even more tickled when I knew exactly where they were going. They found a beautiful home at Michele's from The Nest at Finch Rest. Look at the glasses she already had and her beautiful table <a href="http://www.finchrest.com/2013/05/peony-inspired-tea-tablescape.html">here.</a><br />
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For now, I will consider these dishes as "red" transferware. But, I will dream a little of my pink palace...<br />
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The weekend I found all my silver goodies, I also picked up this set of J. G. Meakin, Renaissance dishes. I thought they were pretty, a bit French country and classic. I really tried to be good. In fact, I passed them up and left the garage sale. Then, in a fit of panicky what-if-I-regret-this-fear.....I did a U-turn. No regrets.<br />
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They might be nicely paired with subtle reds for Christmas. I can't wait to play around with this idea.<br />
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Some simple touches with the abundant rosemary from the garden<br />
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I liked the earthy marriage of jute with the rosemary.<br />
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Candle light is always a must. Here, a simple garage sale candle is adorned with more fresh rosemary from my garden.<br />
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I have one day of work tomorrow. Then, Friday, I am driving a car full students from Lucie's class to Sutters Fort, in Sacramento of a field trip. Wish me luck with that...<br />
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Next week I have NOTHING on the books. There is a slight chance that tomorrow is my official last day of school!!! I am over the moon. We'll see. Something may come up for finals week. I see a light at the end of the tunnel!<br />
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Wishing you all wonderful Memorial Day weekend. A time to reflect on love ones Lost and be thankful for all the men and women that serve in our military.<br />
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I made a small vignette to honor Memorial Day. For blue I used my Liberty Blue plates. This is, Independence Hall. I love the gorgeous trim on these plates. The vibrant blues and beautiful flowers. I typically use my roses in the house, but today I brought in a different kind of flower. My succulents. I like how it looks in the bowl and will be using it more often.<br />
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This liberty blue is a colonial scene with George Washington. I hope he doesn't mind that for the "RED" I used my Churchill plates.<br />
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What plans have you made for Memorial day?<br />
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Lucie helped me make chocolate cookies after school today. After all, I needed to pick up silver polish, so why not chocolate chips as well?<br />
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Here's the tray before. Do you recognize it? Look how dark it was. You take your chances with silver pieces sometimes. If the price is right, it's worth trying. Sometimes you can feel if there is corrosion or just tarnish. I knew the small tray above had lots of corrosion, but it would make a nice chalkboard tray!<br />
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I am sure you'll see my little silver, velvet lined jewelry box again.....can't you picture it will pearls pouring out? Look at the before of the jewelry box above, lower right hand corner. <br />
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In my school district you can sub a full day or a half day. I got half
day job at the only school that starts late. So I got a dream job from
8:45 am until 11:45 am. Allowing a few teachers to go to the office for
an evaluation. They were "finished" with me at 11 am. I was one happy camper.<br />
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So off I went to mail a package for my ETSY shop at our local Raley's mail center. While there, I decided to pick up some a few things to make a coconut pie and look what I found! These darling wreaths were on clearance for $2.99. I get so lucky at my grocery store. I know. I know...why did I only get one? I'll go back!! Remember the great paper goods I found there a while back? You can see those <a href="http://shabbybrocante.blogspot.com/2013/03/paper-goods.html">here.</a><br />
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I noticed the baskets that held the clearance items...and yep, they were for sale and on clearance too! $9.99 each. Had to grab those! Running errands, finding great deals and loving my half day! <br />
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I knew I just had to post about them AND I have time to do it!! Then the door bell rang........ <br />
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It was my Dansko shoes I bid on and won from <a href="http://www.shopgoodwill.com/">http://www.shopgoodwill.com/</a><br />
I was tickled...they were listed as burgundy, but the photo showed them as a bright orange. So they didn't get many bids. I think my winning bid was $23. Danskos are one of the only shoes I can wear and run about $130. I don't think these have ever been worn. They list thousands of new things a day. Please don't blame me if you get addicted too.<br />
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So...I am happy housewife today. Something I don't get to do a lot. It's only 12:33 as write this and I am smiling all the way!<br />
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Only about a week left of school and then, I'll be a happy housewife for 2 1/2 months! Can't wait, because I miss my blogging friends! Off to make my coconut pie and relish in this day!<br />
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Flowers, cut and arranged properly...<br />
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Not quite ready to tuck the silver away. Still enjoying it's pretty glow.<br />
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Pretty white roses reminding me....<br />
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I should buy them for myself every now and then. <br />
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Cleaned up, rearranged....<br />
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Almost everything put away.<br />
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Just awaiting the next party day. For now it's quiet and I am enjoying the roses.<br />
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Please excuse my blinds. I dreaming of plantation blinds or Roman shades....someday!<br />
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The birthday girl was the first person to arrive. After months of preparations, she's about to see all we have done for her. The kids nearly knocked her down in the driveway. </div>
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Marcy, Stan and I stepped back and let her take in the photo banner with the kids. Yes....I looked over at Marcy and we were both in tears.<br />
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She was touched and surprised. When people began to arrive, we could hear say..."Oh, come look at this!"</div>
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The table filled up quickly. The food was delicious. I haven't had to cook all week! Boy, I am going to miss that!<br />
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I was able to make these the night before. Salami with cream cheese. Some were plain, some had capers, and some had pepercinis. They were gobbled up quickly.<br />
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I mixed my three sets of silver and used a mix of plates and all vintage linens.<br />
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We had at least 40 people here to celebrate. By late afternoon it was in the low 90's. ..my good friend Nathalie got a few group pictures, but I haven't seen them yet. <br />
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The party started at noon and went on until 11 PM. I think fun was had by all!<br />
Bisous!<br />
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Karen<br />
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Today is the day. My mom is 70 years old. Early morning prep is underway for her birthday party. Tables, tablecloths, ice buckets, etc. I am finished. There is no more I can do. Now it's about HER.<br />
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It is supposed to be 80 degrees with no wind....the gods are shining down on us!<br />
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I am hoping fun will be had by all! Wish me luck!<br />
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Putting some of the final touches together for Mom's 70 Th birthday party. I love the idea of a photo banner. I am not going to lie, it's difficult to find the birthday with EVERY guest that's coming. That was the hardest part.<br />
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You never want someone's feelings hurt when the arrive and find that they haven't made the banner! Putting it together...very easy. Remove framed photos, prints etc. Find a location that allows guests to really look at all the photos. Use Jute twine and clothes pins.<br />
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Impact....I think it's there. It sure has made me tear up a few times. I went back and forth on what to say with my vinyl Cricut letters. It was going to be "70 years of friends, family and love." then, "70 years of friends, family and laughs." Then, "70 years of amazing memories"....and finally I just went with "70 Years of...," because, well, the pictures say it all.<br />
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While on my Cricut vinyl kick I added, "Welcome," to the door. I am convinced I need to buy a new cartridge with a simple cursive. I wanted to write, "come on in," etc. But, I went with "Welcome." I am good with Cricut...not so much with measuring, etc. It's off set. That's okay ;) I used my Cricut for the party favors as well. If you missed take a look <a href="http://shabbybrocante.blogspot.com/2013/04/adult-party-favors.html">here!</a></div>
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I have been extremely busy planning for my mom's 70 Th birthday party. I saw this idea on <a href="http://stuckonstampin.blogspot.com/2011/12/12-days-of-christmas-projects-day-4.html">Pinterest</a> and thought it would be perfect!<br />
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To this!!!<br />
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All I needed was the chocolate, because like most of you I have an endless supply of crafts on hand! I even had two sets of the pretzel wraps that I never used!<br />
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I added the double stick tape and folded the scrapbook paper tight, over the candy...<br />
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I am going to do the same at Christmas and will offer all the cut outs on line!!<br />
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I hope my mom will love them. I have been putting a lot into her party. You already saw my vintage lawn chairs all spruced up. Wait until you see the banner I am making!!<br />
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I loved these retro lawn chairs when I saw them from a distance in my car. I wasn't planing on stopping at garage sales and had NO cash. <br />
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Here's the "BEFORE." I saw the potential and had to stop. I immediately ask the one and only garage sale question, "How much do you want for the chairs?" Always nonchalant as if they aren't that great. She said, $10 each. I pretended to think about it as if I could live without them and then said, "Okay I'll take them." <br />
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Like I said before, I had no money So, I said I had to run to the bank for cash. I was beyond giddy in the car. I called Stan, but he had never heard of chairs like these....they aren't too French ;) <br />
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So, I had to hang up on him and call my mom. She knew the ones. She grew up with them on her parents porch. I even remember grandma's metal tumblers glasses. Ice tea is always better in those! So, they were mine It's taken over a year to repaint them....and guess what? Stan did all the work for me! Great job Stan. Sanded them, a coat of rust proof primer and several coats of "apple red."<br />
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With the extra paint, I decided to update some rusty crusty garden lanterns. With all my green apple touches I thing the red apple will look great. I getting ready to throw my mom a 70 Th birthday bash....the yard must be tip top!!<br />
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Hope you all have a wonderful week!!<br />
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Bisous!<br />
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Karen<br />
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Yesterday,
I took time to see the marvels April brings in my garden. I was
stunned by all the buds about to burst on my Star Jasmine.<br />
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Pretty ground cover...completely taking over the bark.<br />
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I remember being young and so impressionable when I first heard a
lecture on T.S. Eliot's, Wasteland. I studied humanities in college.
That's what we did, talk about poems, paintings, and music. I think of
his words, when I soak in the beauty around me. In a strange way it is
cruel. So, pure, so good....and yet there will be times ahead that do
not resemble April. <br />
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But,
for now...it is April and everything is beautiful. Soon my Snowball
Viburnum will be huge and white. I will place them in an old ironstone
pitcher and think fondly of my dad, who taught me to love and respect
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Just look at this happy vine. I can't wait to show you pictures of it in full bloom.<br />
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The second picture in this post was taken yesterday. This is the same spot today....little by little....<br />
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I wish I could tell you I had been away in the Caribbean, or off to
Paris, but the truth is, I was just holding down the fort being a
working mom. It's been a busy time of year. Lucie who was three years
behind on reading has since caught up in her new school and is receiving
awards and doing well. Lucas just received an award from the
superintendent of our schools for a perfect score on his state testing
in math. They are both signed up for summer camp and excited. <br />
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Looking forward to showing my latest great find! You won't believe it....pure luck!<br />
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have missed you all and I am happy to have some free time over
"vacation." Which reminds me. Today while I was feeling sad that I am
not doing anything fun over our Easter Vacation (I sound just like a
teenager!). I posted on Facebook not be jealous that I was having my
carpets cleaning and taking the kids to the dentist for vacation today. I
was pouting...waiting for the carpet cleaning people. When they arrived
I had to move my car for the carpet van. No shoes. No make up. Wet
hair. Glam. My young, single, neighbor stopped her car to say hello. She
asked about Lucie and Lucas and then, I asked her what she was up to
today. She said, actually she was leaving for India in a few hours. Then
two weeks in Scandinavia, business. I waved good-bye in my barefoot in
my driveway and just had to laugh..........<br />
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Bisous!<br />
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