tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18627082273477492392024-03-13T03:39:39.135-07:00Old Branch HollowKatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00850352771493329053noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862708227347749239.post-26741353171019248022016-02-15T08:14:00.004-08:002016-02-15T08:14:31.846-08:00New Dolls in my etsy shop...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;">Just in case anyone is still reading this long neglected blog, I've added some new dolls to my etsy shop. You can find them here:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can email me directly <a href="mailto:rankat20@msn.com">HERE </a>if you'd like to discuss a layaway or custom order.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>~Katherine</em></span>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00850352771493329053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862708227347749239.post-32462906764432807832014-10-14T14:38:00.004-07:002014-10-15T08:05:56.473-07:00<span style="font-size: large;">This Month at EarlyWork Mercantile...</span><br />
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Although these gals are one of a kinds, I do have a few others available in different fabrics with unique faces. Email me <a href="mailto:rankat20@msn.com">HERE</a> to inquire.</div>
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It's time for the mid month update on Early Work Mercantile! There is currently an issue with the front page, so here's a direct link to the Artisan Directory...<a class="c_nobdr t_prs" href="http://www.earlywork-artisandirectory.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #0072c6; font-size: medium;">www.earlywork-artisandirectory.blogspot.com</span></strong></a><br />
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I'll be offering the sweet girls below... Mae is on the right, Alma on the left. Please stop by for a visit and to see all the lovely handmades our Artisans have created.<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">Katherine</span></em>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00850352771493329053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862708227347749239.post-29433915445617299572012-04-14T11:41:00.000-07:002012-04-14T11:41:28.238-07:00A Sneak Peek...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ceBaxdCe1K0/T4nDnqztrXI/AAAAAAAAAns/GN7exb4CegA/s1600/adahands.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ceBaxdCe1K0/T4nDnqztrXI/AAAAAAAAAns/GN7exb4CegA/s320/adahands.jpg" width="206" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Here's a little peek at what I've been working on, all ready for the mid month update at <a href="http://tdipt-oldbranch.blogspot.com/">TDIPT Mercantile</a> this evening after 9pm EST. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's been record setting busy this Holiday Season at Old Branch Hollow! Lots of concerts, parties, shopping, decorating, and a trip to Colorado thrown in there too. I'm certainly ready to spend some time at home, and do some baking. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"></div><span style="font-size: large;">I am way overdue to share photos of the wonderful ornaments I received in Amy's swap. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first three are all from Theresa. You can visit her lovely etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DulaneyWoodsTreasure">HERE</a>. Her cross stitch is SO tiny. Gorgeous!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although my crappy photography skills aren't doing any of these ornies justice. I adore them all, and am so grateful to my swap partners for such generous gifts.Thank you to Amy at <a href="http://bumblebeelanecottage.blogspot.com/">Bumble Bee Lane</a> for hosting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Y'all know what a bad blogger I am, so I'll wish you all the Merriest Christmas now. Enjoy this special time of year with those you love...</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">~Katherine</span></em>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00850352771493329053noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862708227347749239.post-30180303419137572422011-11-01T09:22:00.000-07:002012-11-13T13:32:33.894-08:00Early Work Mercantile Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know I've been quiet for a while now. Both boys are in marching band and we are right in the midst of our busiest part of the season, with games on Friday nights and all day competitions on Saturdays. I've been spending every spare second in my studio, working toward my first ever update on</span><a href="http://www.earlyworkmercantile.com/"><span style="font-size: large;"> Early Work Mercantile.</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> I'm so honored to be a part of this group. I'm a little star struck, with so many of my most admired folk artists there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've got a ton to do today. First off though is an overdue appointment with my hair stylist. Gotta hide those greys!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Wishing you all a lovely Fall day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">~<em>Katherine</em></span>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00850352771493329053noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862708227347749239.post-77691799482694148982011-10-11T14:54:00.000-07:002011-10-11T14:54:24.668-07:00Tuesday Display Chain week #3...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EGPorvDJA5E/TpS4Uos64QI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/UITl086ADn8/s1600/vintage+aged+stained+halloween+silhouettes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EGPorvDJA5E/TpS4Uos64QI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/UITl086ADn8/s320/vintage+aged+stained+halloween+silhouettes.jpg" width="237" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">This week's theme is Fall Foilage-Nature on Display. We don't have much af a Fall season here in north Texas, so our Fall foilage looks pretty much like our Summer foilage-green with a few crispy edges. Normally, I'm raking leaves while hubby is hanging the Christmas lights on December 1st! So, my display is pretty weak. Just some faux foilage I have inside the house.</span> <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I truly miss Ohio this time of year. I'm sure I'll be envious when I see all the beautiful colors as I check in with the other ladies today. Stop by <a href="http://1890gablehousemusings.blogspot.com/2011/10/display-chain-contest-fall-foliage-week.html">Misi's</a> blog to see for yourself...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Fall from Texas y'all!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">~Katherine</span></div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00850352771493329053noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862708227347749239.post-57703393834319794472011-10-04T13:33:00.000-07:002011-10-04T13:39:30.871-07:00Tuesday Display Chain Week 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ylsHKN5QzSw/Totquv1P3GI/AAAAAAAAAe4/ku-xuL1pr5U/s1600/vintage+aged+stained+halloween+silhouettes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ylsHKN5QzSw/Totquv1P3GI/AAAAAAAAAe4/ku-xuL1pr5U/s320/vintage+aged+stained+halloween+silhouettes.jpg" width="237" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">For this week's display, Misi asked us to choose two colors for just one display. The choices were black and orange, black and white, or black and green. I chose black and white...</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">This chest of drawers sits at the top of the stairs. On my way to the computer, I saw this little vignette, so I snapped a pic of it too. That sweet little witch was made by Jan, of <a href="http://bigbrowndogprimitives.blogspot.com/">Big Brown Dog Primitives</a>. Love her! So I know this puts me at two, but I couldn't resist.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W2LxXtNkznY/TotqzbbsccI/AAAAAAAAAe8/ludazm3Y0bI/s1600/bwdisplay2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W2LxXtNkznY/TotqzbbsccI/AAAAAAAAAe8/ludazm3Y0bI/s320/bwdisplay2.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">That's it for me today. I'm busy working on a few more things for Fall. I hope to have some things for my selling blog and etsy this week. We'll just have to see how busy the family decides I will be! Please stop by <a href="http://1890gablehousemusings.blogspot.com/">1890 Gablehouse Musings</a> to see all the lovely displays.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you're having a lovely Autumn day, wherever you might be...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After a very busy summer, I need a kick in the behind to get back into the blogging routine. <a href="http://1890gablehousemusings.blogspot.com/2011/09/week-1-framed-in-month-long-display.html">Misi's</a> display chain is always fun, and just what I need to get going again. Yes, this normally happens on Tuesday, but my scheduled post didn't appear yesterday. We'll say it was Blogger misbehaving again, not user error. Misi is graciously allowing me to link up a little late, being the sweet natured girl that she is. This week's theme is "Framed In". </span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love frames! There are lots more around here, but that's it for now. Please be sure to stop by <a href="http://1890gablehousemusings.blogspot.com/2011/09/week-1-framed-in-month-long-display.html">Misi's</a> Gablehouse Musings blog to see all the other lovely Framed In displays this week.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Have a blessed day!</span><br />
<em><span style="font-size: large;">~Katherine</span></em></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div align="center"></div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00850352771493329053noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862708227347749239.post-85404316154564305672011-05-25T17:44:00.000-07:002011-05-25T19:01:37.757-07:00A big box from 1890 Gable House Goodes...<span style="font-size: large;">Last week I received my Scavenger Hunt prize package from Misi, and I've been anxious to share it with you since. But, between sharing my computer with my now working from home hubby, sharing my camera with a travelling son, and all the other nonsense that is crammed into the end of the school year, it hasn't happened. I did snap a few photos right after I opened the heavenly scented box, so that's what I'll show you for now. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This box was crammed with so many wonderful things, I don't know where to start! It was all so beautifully presented and packaged!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">See what I mean-overwhelmingly wonderful! Click the photo for a better look, and excuse my crappy, hurried photography. Oh, it smells SO good. Misi packed in tons of her yummy creations- an Apple Dowdy candle in a wax covered jar, a Bliss Bee jar candle, wax tarts in the same scents, and three of the coolest tallow-ish candles I've ever seen. I have to smell them whenever I walk by them-I can't figure out exactly what it is they smell like, but I <em>LOVE </em>it. There's also a big bag of potpourri in Gable House Tea scent, some springy wax covered bowl fillers, the sweetest little twig wreath with tiny purple flowers, and 14 egg gourds all packaged up with some nesty stuff and feathers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And the fabric covered boxes! The one with George Washington's portrait on the top has the best feathery print fabic on the sides. Then there are two round ones covered with the most gorgeous fabrics. They're just my colors, and all tied up with string and Sweet Annie. Also, a lovely ditty bag done in a teeny green print with a portrait of a soldier on on it. It's hanging on an old ladder in the kitchen waiting for a bunch of drieds. And the neatest pillow with a portrait of a Colonial Woman on it, she has an old locket stitched on in just the right place. Misi also thoughtfully included one of Cinnamon Creek Cabin's incredible old bears. </span><br />
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</div><div align="left"><span style="font-size: large;">Isn't he fabulous? It's so difficult to get your hands on one of these guys, and I'm just thrilled to have him. The old silk ribbon has been in my stash for a while, just waiting for the right bear or doll...He's so cute!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rGwKRECGAsc/Td2Y3smPflI/AAAAAAAAAb8/nFlK3zFFDGQ/s1600/ccbear2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rGwKRECGAsc/Td2Y3smPflI/AAAAAAAAAb8/nFlK3zFFDGQ/s320/ccbear2.jpg" t8="true" width="238" /></a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">How does one say Thank You for such a generous prize? Opening this box was truly better than Christmas, and I love each and every piece. Thank you Misi, for hosting the most creative scavenger hunt ever, and for this over the top prize box of goodies! I will share more photos once I get my camera/computer/life back. In the meantime you can read Misi's blog <a href="http://1890gablehousemusings.blogspot.com/">HERE</a>. Better yet, visit her selling blog <a href="http://gablehousegoodes.blogspot.com/">HERE</a> to see her lastest offerings. Misi has wonderful taste, and her attention to the details really sets her things apart. You won't be disappointed!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hugs,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-size: large;">~Katherine</span></em></div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00850352771493329053noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862708227347749239.post-67505607167670200632011-04-14T14:56:00.000-07:002011-04-14T15:02:54.969-07:00Scavenger Hunt Week 4...part 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jommvrATYp8/Tado7fXBqCI/AAAAAAAAAbw/fIwZOpv7HzI/s1600/6a00e54ece0c9e8833011571208e6d970b-800w2i.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jommvrATYp8/Tado7fXBqCI/AAAAAAAAAbw/fIwZOpv7HzI/s320/6a00e54ece0c9e8833011571208e6d970b-800w2i.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Flowers and furbabies. I have both, but getting a photo of them together proved to be a challenge! So we'll start with the cooperative ones that allowed me to photograph them as I liked. This is our central bed out front.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b-0E5vNbEpM/TadoVsJbXII/AAAAAAAAAbg/ThZE53Z5ec8/s1600/garden1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b-0E5vNbEpM/TadoVsJbXII/AAAAAAAAAbg/ThZE53Z5ec8/s320/garden1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">And my pot on the front porch. I've had the pot since we were newlyweds, and I love it because of the adventure that took place to aquire it.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6DE5Pkr3Ftk/TadodvGpmDI/AAAAAAAAAbo/284J-nQesdQ/s1600/gardenpot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6DE5Pkr3Ftk/TadodvGpmDI/AAAAAAAAAbo/284J-nQesdQ/s320/gardenpot.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Now for the naughty boy that won't sit still for pictures. We have to snap them quick because he starts to jump as soon as he sees the camera. But I did get a quickie of him with my yarrow. You can even see my zinnia seedlings popping up back there. Ears back...wouldn't Ceasar say that shows a calm, submisive state? Only for a second maybe. This is Bruno. He's a 6 year old Boston Terrier.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ML4Wzy4pIZA/TadoQTJUriI/AAAAAAAAAbc/boM6qWXgm4c/s1600/brunoyar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ML4Wzy4pIZA/TadoQTJUriI/AAAAAAAAAbc/boM6qWXgm4c/s320/brunoyar.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">This is where he prefers to hang out-by the pool. Just like his pack leader. :~)</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to <a href="http://1890gablehousemusings.blogspot.com/2011/04/scavenger-hunt-list-4-part-3-final.html?showComment=1302818471298#c7907054851294482347"><span style="color: #45818e;">Misi</span></a> for hosting this awesome scavenger hunt. It's been so much fun, and I've found some new bloggy friends along the way. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>~Katherine</em></strong></span></div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00850352771493329053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862708227347749239.post-6511715910124715852011-04-08T13:09:00.000-07:002011-04-09T07:28:06.622-07:00Scavenger Hunt Week 4...part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xQwO7laGcJA/TZ9nRgu2LvI/AAAAAAAAAa4/GjwrFTGiFgQ/s1600/pantrycakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> <img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fXP_-h4PUBg/TZ9ng9VezoI/AAAAAAAAAbA/4dQosafU4Jk/s320/6a00e54ece0c9e8833011571208e6d970b-800w2i.jpg" width="213" /></div><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's part two of this week's Scavenger Hunt. We needed 4 of the following list. As you'll see, I just made it!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dried Apple gourd (I only had a pear!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Heart Shaped Pantry Cake</strong></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PZpJbGgb0RI/TZ9nYjizefI/AAAAAAAAAa8/gT9ARW_59o0/s1600/scav4pt2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="279" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PZpJbGgb0RI/TZ9nYjizefI/AAAAAAAAAa8/gT9ARW_59o0/s320/scav4pt2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now I know you're looking at the Ruby Slippers, and thinking to yourself, "Katherine's got some big, honkin' feet". These were actually part of a Halloween costume I made for a man to wear several years ago. He was Dorothy, and his wife was the Scarecrow. We bought the biggest pair of pumps we could find at the Goodwill and gave them a makeover. After the party, he wanted nothin' to do with these lovely slippers.</span></div><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></strong><br />
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</div><span style="font-size: large;">Here's a close-up of the panty cakes, so you can see they really are heart shaped...Check out Misi's blog <a href="http://1890gablehousemusings.blogspot.com/2011/04/scavenger-hunt-list-4-part-2.html">here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Now I gotta get to work on next week's list! Furbabies and Flowers...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a lovely weekend!</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">~Katherine</span></strong>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00850352771493329053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862708227347749239.post-48214755517336424272011-04-08T08:47:00.000-07:002011-04-08T11:16:24.713-07:00Scavenger Hunt Week 4...part 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dcPa-zCafQI/TZ8qi5dD79I/AAAAAAAAAaw/zf_bXUtvPpM/s1600/6a00e54ece0c9e8833011571208e6d970b-800w2i.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dcPa-zCafQI/TZ8qi5dD79I/AAAAAAAAAaw/zf_bXUtvPpM/s320/6a00e54ece0c9e8833011571208e6d970b-800w2i.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This week, Misi gave us a shopping list of sorts. Some of the items I already used, and a few I went shopping for. I love girly stuff, so I thouroughly enjoyed this hunt.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">John Frieda's - Shampoo</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">One Source's - Gummi Bear Multi Vitamins or any vitamins</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Sally Hansen's - Diamond strength Nail Polish</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Any CST,Big Bar Moisturizing Soap</strong>- Eucalyptus & Aloe, or <strong>Bergamot & Mint</strong>, or Tea Tree & Lavender, or <strong>Clay & Ginseng </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Half Eaten Pizza</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">The movie ~ Chevy Chase*Christmas Vacation</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Polo Blue Cologne</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Bottle of True Blood</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have to tell you, I'd never used the Sally Hanson Diamond Strength polish before, and I'm really impressed. I've been working in my gardens all week, so have been putting off a manicure because I'd just ruin it. I put a couple of coats on one night , without a base or top coat. I worked all the next day outside. I hate to wear gloves when I plant, thus my hands are a mess. Anyway, this polish hadn't worn away on the tips at all. I just put on a clear topcoat, and it looks as good as new. Plus, it's less expensive that my normal brand. Love it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'll be posting part two later on today. I just gotta climb up in the attic, and even worse, IRON something!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to <a href="http://1890gablehousemusings.blogspot.com/">Misi</a> for hosting! </span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have a lovely weekend,</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-size: large;">~Katherine</span></em></div><br />
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</strong>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00850352771493329053noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862708227347749239.post-14744609619195848942011-03-31T12:33:00.000-07:002011-03-31T14:18:00.476-07:00Scavenger Hunt Week 3...<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's week three of the Scavenger Hunt hosted by Misi at 1890 Gable House Musings. This week we needed to find:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">#1 Stool with Hooked or Rug Top</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">#2 Old Tin Funnel *</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">#3 Putz (or style like) Lamb/sheep *</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">#4 Crow on a stick *</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">#5 Wooden Cigar Mold</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">#6 Silhouette Box *</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">#7 Pure Maple Syrup Sign or OLD Syrup Can *</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My display is simple this week, but I have 5 of the 7. My tin funnel is a little one, but it's there! I use it all the time too. Anyway, be sure to stop by Misi's blog this week to see what the other hunters found! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It's back to the garden for me...Happy Spring!</span><br />
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I'm always pushing a deadline, huh? I 've been trying to get back to normal all week, after a terrific Spring Break in San Francisco. LOVE that city! Anyway, I finally got all my things together today for the Scavenger Hunt display. This week our list was:<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">~A Child's Chair</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">~Blue Willow China</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">~Tin or Metal Tree</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">~Wooden Toy Boat</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">~Corn Dryer</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">~Colonial Print-must contain both a boy and a girl</div>~Wooden Buggy Yoke<br />
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I have 5 of the 7 this week, at least two of each, except the corn dryer. I do have a bit of a problem with chairs, both adult and child size. And doll sized. These are just my three faves. There are more, just ask my husband. On second thought, please don't. It's a touchy subject.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">~Katherine</div><div align="center"></div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00850352771493329053noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862708227347749239.post-62108772583359130342011-03-11T16:28:00.000-08:002011-03-11T16:31:02.797-08:00The Scavenger Hunt...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Ae6InwxUKSk/TXq22F6jKQI/AAAAAAAAAZY/1CvKv6ZFdRY/s1600/misishpic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Ae6InwxUKSk/TXq22F6jKQI/AAAAAAAAAZY/1CvKv6ZFdRY/s320/misishpic.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Misi at 1890 Gable House Musings is having a <a href="http://1890gablehousemusings.blogspot.com/2011/03/hunt-day-begins-specifics.html">Scavenger Hunt</a>! <--Click there to read all about it. This week we needed to find :<br />
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#1-Old Jar of Garden seeds<br />
#2 Faceless Rag/Cloth Doll<br />
#3 Homespun Pillow Case – Must be ADULT BED SIZE or larger<br />
#4 Pastry Roller- Must have DETAIL TO PRINT <br />
#5 Doll Bed<br />
#6 A piece of old Ironstone Pottery/Dishware<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OGGjtB4vtEg/TXq2Q71x2QI/AAAAAAAAAZM/6ERBnB3hBCg/s1600/scavenger2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OGGjtB4vtEg/TXq2Q71x2QI/AAAAAAAAAZM/6ERBnB3hBCg/s320/scavenger2.jpg" width="183" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">You can click on the photo for a closer look. The cradle is an antique one I found in my hometown a few summers ago. There is a sweet little faceless dollie from Square Nails, and a little Amish boy I made from old materials. The grey homespun pillow behind them is from our guest bed. The big doll I found on eBay, and she wears a real Amish baby dress. I always keep my seeds from the previous season in these old jars, so I just grabbed some out of the laundry room. . I love Ironstone, and have it displayed in several places around the house. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This wire shelf might be my favorite thing in the house. I keep my sentimental pieces here, and I just love looking at them all together. Please be sure to stop by <a href="http://1890gablehousemusings.blogspot.com/">Misi's blog</a> each week to keep up with the scavenger hunters! </div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00850352771493329053noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862708227347749239.post-90057311859805588222011-03-02T06:53:00.000-08:002011-03-02T06:53:26.302-08:00TDIPT Mercantile Birthday Celebration!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yuSS67rYNko/TW5Y_EwSA6I/AAAAAAAAAZI/U2f8jRT-V-U/s1600/birthday_banner_smsll.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" l6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yuSS67rYNko/TW5Y_EwSA6I/AAAAAAAAAZI/U2f8jRT-V-U/s320/birthday_banner_smsll.png" width="228" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy Birthday to Us!</span></em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">~Katherine</span></em></strong>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00850352771493329053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862708227347749239.post-1285619321298316092010-02-15T10:46:00.000-08:002010-02-15T10:46:17.782-08:00A Springtime Giveaway...<span style="font-size: large;">Please hop over to visit Christine at </span><a href="http://preferablyprim.blogspot.com/2010/02/100th-post-giveaway.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Preferably Prim</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">! She's offering a generous giveaway to celebrate her 100th post. Adorable bunnies, and beautiful stitcheries to remind us to hang in there, Spring is coming! Make sure to read through her blog. Lots of great photos, and definitely one of my favorites. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vU0284JTzCU/S3mWa_j_STI/AAAAAAAAASw/nALfdlVrQAk/s1600-h/christinegiveaway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vU0284JTzCU/S3mWa_j_STI/AAAAAAAAASw/nALfdlVrQAk/s320/christinegiveaway.jpg" /></a></div><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">~Katherine</span></em></strong>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00850352771493329053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862708227347749239.post-29842709886405170622010-02-03T12:34:00.000-08:002010-02-03T13:14:51.907-08:00Frames,Quilt Blocks, and WWW...<span style="font-size: large;">I love old quilts! I have several single quilt blocks that I've gathered over the years. I've picked them up at flea markets and antique stores, and a few at the TS. It feels a little sad to see part of someone's unfinished quilt, and I wonder what happened to the rest, and why it wasn't completed. So they always have to come home with me if they are reasonably priced. I finally decided to do something with them. This week I've been on the hunt for some square picture frames. Any excuse to go to a thrift store, right? I managed to find just one frame out of 4 stores, but it was the right size for my favorite block, the red basket. It was hard to get a good photo with the glass and the gloomy weather-it's a nice deep red, and the white parts are naturally aged to perfection! I found this block in an antique store in Lebanon Ohio, nearly 20 years ago. My husband and I spent a Sunday afternoon there, having lunch and browsing the antique stores. We didn't have much extra money then, so after a nice lunch, that little red block was probably all I could afford that day. Everything was so expensive, but I have the best memories of that day. It's a shame that it's taken SO long for me to do something with it. These will all go in my guest room. The simple nine patch blocks are pretty sturdy, so I may make them into throw pillows for the bed . I don't know the name of the other one, but it's really well done and aged so nicely too.</span> <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was also able to finish up a cross stitch that I've been working on. It's just aida cloth, so it went pretty quickly. I'm learning to stitch on linen, and it's really difficult for me and my old eyes! Not sure what's up with my camera today-it's making all the reds too bright. This is really much more rusty and subtle.</span> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm looking for a frame to prim up for it as well. So that's about it from me.I've been busy with cleaning, organizing and general house stuff, so not a lot of creative time. Please be sure to check in with Leslie at </span><a href="http://sweets-mycountryhome.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">My Country Home</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> to see what everyone else is up to!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have a lovely week!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><span style="font-size: large;">I just used the cardboard circles from a spool of ribbon and some posterboard to make the cylinder. I covered it with some grocery sack, and added glue gun drips. Then I just painted it ivory and antiqued it with some water based antiqueing medium. I've always loved this little lamp, and now it's perfect for this spot in a dark hallway. When the jumbo bulb burns out, I'll just remove the pillar sleeve, and resume the search for a more proportionate glass globe.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vU0284JTzCU/S2HQPQu45dI/AAAAAAAAARo/Bfh1p14LKL8/s1600-h/tincandleafter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" mt="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vU0284JTzCU/S2HQPQu45dI/AAAAAAAAARo/Bfh1p14LKL8/s320/tincandleafter.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I also want to share my Valentine's day Wreath with you. I was fortunate enough to snag the sweetest Cupid ornament from Robin of </span><a href="http://birdinthehandprimitives-robin.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Bird in the Hand Primitives</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. This was her prototype for this new pattern, so I'm really thrilled to have him. Robin's work is fantastic-he's so well made. I knew he'd be the perfect centerpiece for a twiggy wreath, so I made several hearts in different reds,burgandy, pink and some muslin ones too. Those were supposed to be stitched with phrases like "Be Mine" and "Love", but whatever. Next year.</span> </div><br />
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