tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36106162257609484262024-03-27T16:08:56.123-07:00Parsimonious Décor DarlingWelcome to my site! Parsimonious Décor Darling is the moniker I have adapted to convey the sentiment you do not need to be extravagant to be fabulous! I love DIY projects, gardening, tablescapes, and incorporating thrifty finds and antiques with finery! My aesthetic is classic and traditional, with a touch of whimsy. Let's share!Parsimonious Décor Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883406014186185383noreply@blogger.comBlogger226125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610616225760948426.post-15186310773062896632024-03-18T06:44:00.000-07:002024-03-23T02:01:48.392-07:00Saint Patrick's Day in Green, White, and Black<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaNKUnc6XiWaf-Jsp5Aaet2cx-NrPwZGNogfT-uAOmPKDBIuPgjhmY3TQrD6xitNGM_kcKXaAbVQZyCppB9hUeD0uOPaWLrSKEQrdkTZMijlkS82B3oiRqvJp1b_1rSm3YAtQw8CakCA435lqj3TbNfuHc0V0pGv_5Szx9kAFkgiBi6WCm0Fc5d6-DBwGv/s5193/3B8DA6D6-FC11-4DD3-B777-8C782C98BA2A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaNKUnc6XiWaf-Jsp5Aaet2cx-NrPwZGNogfT-uAOmPKDBIuPgjhmY3TQrD6xitNGM_kcKXaAbVQZyCppB9hUeD0uOPaWLrSKEQrdkTZMijlkS82B3oiRqvJp1b_1rSm3YAtQw8CakCA435lqj3TbNfuHc0V0pGv_5Szx9kAFkgiBi6WCm0Fc5d6-DBwGv/w640-h426/3B8DA6D6-FC11-4DD3-B777-8C782C98BA2A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello, sweet friends in the bloggersphere and beyond! Thank you so very much for stopping in to my blog.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Do you celebrate Saint Patrick's Day? In my home, we tend to celebrate likely because my hubby has some Irish ancestry. His grandmother was full-blooded Irish, and the first generation of the family to come to America. My hubby was also raised as a devout Catholic, and although I myself was raised Protestant, we do observe Lent.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Today, I am sharing our simple décor and a few tips that are simple and Lent-friendly that ensured our St. Paddy's day went off without a hitch. I hope you enjoy the post!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This year, I kept the front doors simple with these cute door hangers I found on clearance last year at Big Lots.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLDwsZGlIVILNXmURgj51mkygXxYLZ3ibZKWrUXqGviMGJRcyAdaFdb4hhWTzO1npiM71hL41aW0RhbHDuR-dGhCxXGK19wgTebz7pTtSY4H0O6mitymwLU-_4ZZjMww7OT3QhbGdPvppQSXSOk-G490I0AahQh3MZiG57SIPcFXAwUXKmpTGl3pw9InQ/s5193/3EE39F23-1D82-46E7-B676-B6026A88D896.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLDwsZGlIVILNXmURgj51mkygXxYLZ3ibZKWrUXqGviMGJRcyAdaFdb4hhWTzO1npiM71hL41aW0RhbHDuR-dGhCxXGK19wgTebz7pTtSY4H0O6mitymwLU-_4ZZjMww7OT3QhbGdPvppQSXSOk-G490I0AahQh3MZiG57SIPcFXAwUXKmpTGl3pw9InQ/w640-h426/3EE39F23-1D82-46E7-B676-B6026A88D896.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's a look at the left<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-E2BgUJP62G-h6YIInnMyuKK0Ovu1TdDDgVOH1mo-0O2ShWcs9U9IpTvp6LZn8_hAaADaqAQ1EgDV8yNUBMvWmZLrfk3OCM4rcGkeiCJLoWHi7hsv7BzniQINzWFsiHvYk3AE_LgaOcLRgXp_Nnq30o8c3pTDgGnSTys94MlTM0PlivFY2tdpv1h5WL9a/w480-h640/09576CBB-1289-47D4-9EF6-99A822E40408.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In the foyer, I have changed out the throw pillows and linen to coordinate with the theme.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8ZGQi_n9YWHsL6B2ukAACfvDwkRXyqd0Sq2RwcEVFwMHJ3ibvmiQyalpv2UtpaGwBBaCrcLN0QRYoPNlxfHOONzoIlFjNkWqsiVP0bF7hjGo38NNfkOGDVdWTT1ecSddu2MFhuJaKNzVbB2U-XyETVg3FgpE2aaWqKo8mYGP40FeLnaUm4_cttZ_tpd0/s3264/962A4D40-6776-4B95-93B4-837BA26E76A6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I also added some sheer green ribbon to the candelabras that hang in the foyer.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLs0BrQW4wpnojsO36TBCjLAl-uBlqSjlgRC5PI5o2wfldq14GFltHEK4ScQFMQiEaMA8jaCP4Al9UM6GkjxOuz6l-4rDjuIOwkuuZGhZLrD-yXFYlE3RuB032mS9VFFvnEHRqSqd60JtM8yfFnlmpukXyGbo4MShnP3qdxv_8zcw0COXHOl3Nkxki997/s5193/1FD09B40-018E-4A89-A1F3-5FA0ED7A96C3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLs0BrQW4wpnojsO36TBCjLAl-uBlqSjlgRC5PI5o2wfldq14GFltHEK4ScQFMQiEaMA8jaCP4Al9UM6GkjxOuz6l-4rDjuIOwkuuZGhZLrD-yXFYlE3RuB032mS9VFFvnEHRqSqd60JtM8yfFnlmpukXyGbo4MShnP3qdxv_8zcw0COXHOl3Nkxki997/w640-h426/1FD09B40-018E-4A89-A1F3-5FA0ED7A96C3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">More cute pillows to coordinate in the seating area.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDuQfdAjLMDz2EeYzjtuibVapP7YWVT8dxJTRYN5aas62YAG_QjAOu5qcUP3dD1GtIvhwHOqqktc3mpOtc_mSP8ZzGEEVm-AjihybD3fHHCv8e51-ncxn-3jh_XNoB7erw8drTgRmw9d-J2lhIdaomD5HLVjwMQwSJVWcrAt80ykGycONjrwRXoTpQkP6a/s5193/6C65C64E-C14B-436C-90B4-AAEA430B303C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDuQfdAjLMDz2EeYzjtuibVapP7YWVT8dxJTRYN5aas62YAG_QjAOu5qcUP3dD1GtIvhwHOqqktc3mpOtc_mSP8ZzGEEVm-AjihybD3fHHCv8e51-ncxn-3jh_XNoB7erw8drTgRmw9d-J2lhIdaomD5HLVjwMQwSJVWcrAt80ykGycONjrwRXoTpQkP6a/w640-h426/6C65C64E-C14B-436C-90B4-AAEA430B303C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Nummies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9I38tfhNbuUKsFNh75nAPEG5faokt0UHXH5iHzXKoG4P2zZRyUxedEBbsrK-ITUhBzlN-99sdqjkCcYd8T8MY2XJLjjZ3Tsv3dR4vpYe6R5VqYy60hWgVLAEAVnBKttfcKI-4mbmm5H31Hh7BINPS8_vTBb6QDeTXT4wqKUgBL-_B7jaPave_5AMwSTP/s5193/1242E12A-2418-4C3F-BBF7-F0BC26C909E7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9I38tfhNbuUKsFNh75nAPEG5faokt0UHXH5iHzXKoG4P2zZRyUxedEBbsrK-ITUhBzlN-99sdqjkCcYd8T8MY2XJLjjZ3Tsv3dR4vpYe6R5VqYy60hWgVLAEAVnBKttfcKI-4mbmm5H31Hh7BINPS8_vTBb6QDeTXT4wqKUgBL-_B7jaPave_5AMwSTP/w640-h426/1242E12A-2418-4C3F-BBF7-F0BC26C909E7.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Our typical fare for Saint Patrick's Day is corned beef and cabbage with potatoes, however, in the past few years, my eldest daughter has adopted a vegetarian diet, so this year along with the other dishes, I wanted to offer her an option in an Irish-themed pasta. This pasta is a perfect option for those whom observe lent.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">To prepare the pasta, I started with a roux of butter and flour. I seasoned with a bit of garlic salt.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifTPJV4gDnqwK4djS1PlYM2D7ySqzwLPKO5JPnOyAv_DrRE_nvh_2PS4GdxhJcAhfDqD1f2GOlun-klFP5SdRVtZgYj2BMMBdbz0GLY_4wUH8Ll0VXWs3_IA-oYe6ZK6Mljn11cLprzix6ZU_Z4CnkiR9I8sUr8RSGvQGna9K_fGiIGKjAqXmwSbH4iY9L/s5193/C356615C-D9B3-45BE-B099-1E9A468334DA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifTPJV4gDnqwK4djS1PlYM2D7ySqzwLPKO5JPnOyAv_DrRE_nvh_2PS4GdxhJcAhfDqD1f2GOlun-klFP5SdRVtZgYj2BMMBdbz0GLY_4wUH8Ll0VXWs3_IA-oYe6ZK6Mljn11cLprzix6ZU_Z4CnkiR9I8sUr8RSGvQGna9K_fGiIGKjAqXmwSbH4iY9L/w640-h426/C356615C-D9B3-45BE-B099-1E9A468334DA.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When the roux was completely smooth (shown here), I added some grated Irish Stout Cheese.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCts8PMmf6nT0IQwAJmb9_ondd_S-oCz2lLy6zEtG626DQlTz2uUz8muzi9WoS9SWDrIkM8LDgnvO0ppVFUmuZKIYpqLG75szPKeyaYJ039NP8_a6LqoNQrJqfoRBhkwCBeh1sf4NvqE_8IjQL_BptLYplqxYv0N53d9jxN3nglddkHSVQJQLpIqabxVAv/s5193/CFCF2E42-C4DF-4BBB-A808-36FF991FCD4D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCts8PMmf6nT0IQwAJmb9_ondd_S-oCz2lLy6zEtG626DQlTz2uUz8muzi9WoS9SWDrIkM8LDgnvO0ppVFUmuZKIYpqLG75szPKeyaYJ039NP8_a6LqoNQrJqfoRBhkwCBeh1sf4NvqE_8IjQL_BptLYplqxYv0N53d9jxN3nglddkHSVQJQLpIqabxVAv/w640-h426/CFCF2E42-C4DF-4BBB-A808-36FF991FCD4D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />This cheese is very pungent, and tastes close to a very strong aged Parmesan. This was my first time using this cheese, and although I liked it, I recommend using <i>HALF </i>of the block rather than the whole block (as I did, live and learn, lol), because again, it is strong, and it might not be to everyone's liking.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguUNceg_I3HPW5IEggis_RvoPnLFceMiQgiIGWvc2dl1HK7_HTQ9GJ5UwRv8rhDFyMcIf0bZTe_4W3IHDoSQgycYLIyl68qo_PCaKPXZcy8nxkz7j_pIkrUrn4Lk7UksIZKFl019zMipHqE8DL1nvO2OgB5nuVSKCnafN8uS7cNLFpNTyrbmWt_X1aBIza/s5193/2B71C75E-9A6E-402B-A74B-CE18A580D189.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguUNceg_I3HPW5IEggis_RvoPnLFceMiQgiIGWvc2dl1HK7_HTQ9GJ5UwRv8rhDFyMcIf0bZTe_4W3IHDoSQgycYLIyl68qo_PCaKPXZcy8nxkz7j_pIkrUrn4Lk7UksIZKFl019zMipHqE8DL1nvO2OgB5nuVSKCnafN8uS7cNLFpNTyrbmWt_X1aBIza/w640-h426/2B71C75E-9A6E-402B-A74B-CE18A580D189.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I added a bit of milk and cream, stirring altogether until smooth.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJmiZ8j32CrvlIqqern1nDwp38nesGIoGNqihVzCSr_hxRxTYgG9ZWt7L58kEQv5A7lDnAYXE1Tg66PfIZ6d6xP8I1or-cr5ihI5-nHo7ccuO-WX3VPPIuwgm87u119fFKZMQo3MEi40GZOWtgbxgQcbRkJTi5Gl7o56up5MmNMa-6LGb3mBWo2na0F04Y/w640-h426/42E96156-7208-4A1C-992D-FD5FD8B2AF1A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I served the sauce over these darling Irish ravioli that I found at my local Costco.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwl5bORKqRUmssfswJlO3FBz9bLDE7z1et6GcvQ44TAmzjn8evet9bp_n6FXOV92g_SpgJv6f2SWvxJzgzLVLp7wAGCW5g0vxYxaqWL7k2I6bQfjOCNZMSzbQGlTI2blC8PHGNz-J9zel5IVo8R6vyxqpE-B5bD3brlqShWQgCZCzPc-bzU-mo_um_oXWT/s5193/DAC52EC5-3275-42ED-8590-B66E25637AE1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwl5bORKqRUmssfswJlO3FBz9bLDE7z1et6GcvQ44TAmzjn8evet9bp_n6FXOV92g_SpgJv6f2SWvxJzgzLVLp7wAGCW5g0vxYxaqWL7k2I6bQfjOCNZMSzbQGlTI2blC8PHGNz-J9zel5IVo8R6vyxqpE-B5bD3brlqShWQgCZCzPc-bzU-mo_um_oXWT/w640-h426/DAC52EC5-3275-42ED-8590-B66E25637AE1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlK5k6O0UU3ia3CuzOq8879xw3tQkqjhLFim9V2IwDqk3rQrvsIkAy-D0He0OQzrPAtSawRtCUm-jQ73k8SYXoYtGnxA5F29DFY7g38ub1P8j0XGRz2sDDYAW0mSm1d1GgM9UtOJZS45la8QUypEm1g4RlqwmgITRpFm56lSGCE74j3oSMMH_1Xra1Z959/s5193/B26FE6BA-4A3B-4560-877A-EE0CBEE275DC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlK5k6O0UU3ia3CuzOq8879xw3tQkqjhLFim9V2IwDqk3rQrvsIkAy-D0He0OQzrPAtSawRtCUm-jQ73k8SYXoYtGnxA5F29DFY7g38ub1P8j0XGRz2sDDYAW0mSm1d1GgM9UtOJZS45la8QUypEm1g4RlqwmgITRpFm56lSGCE74j3oSMMH_1Xra1Z959/w640-h426/B26FE6BA-4A3B-4560-877A-EE0CBEE275DC.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Aren't these cute? Right before tossing them into the water.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17lz6_wdAEmYiKXRm_39lbGKPkYaa8jJqPskxNcn-yZwgEY22tbhjqq7gj7V7RTNEZ_6XHnPo3lB_Yl0aAlg-huXTyWjpRsuanWmqg7xN8ibc0vyETWPD2XIJovBsTW_wQBNZkpET_zLbneOMREIpZW2kpYKtlGwkVhwRmbv6OytEzwiIr9TpnnzzcmRw/s5193/45AC43F8-F66D-4396-BB15-6DB5EB83392F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3021" data-original-width="5193" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17lz6_wdAEmYiKXRm_39lbGKPkYaa8jJqPskxNcn-yZwgEY22tbhjqq7gj7V7RTNEZ_6XHnPo3lB_Yl0aAlg-huXTyWjpRsuanWmqg7xN8ibc0vyETWPD2XIJovBsTW_wQBNZkpET_zLbneOMREIpZW2kpYKtlGwkVhwRmbv6OytEzwiIr9TpnnzzcmRw/w640-h372/45AC43F8-F66D-4396-BB15-6DB5EB83392F.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Lovely.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8numKU8a3LqARDwBTdvYkW9vH2kz0ok5tZvRM__Q4nvhin7i2PpM1WTGHij8yVK9z6c6QwMisuSjkkKFilfLcZw8FO1qHIhso1modIdeiKoL0ZBtm7C72QaI7fz21fWTjiAOrIREWAJWymw1GFZI8_Gi0NjlzjBCTotgVR8EFQzmTiqRpG-ZXvYwBQ8BF/s5193/3FAE6D6D-87B1-425D-8A48-C95A79A1800A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8numKU8a3LqARDwBTdvYkW9vH2kz0ok5tZvRM__Q4nvhin7i2PpM1WTGHij8yVK9z6c6QwMisuSjkkKFilfLcZw8FO1qHIhso1modIdeiKoL0ZBtm7C72QaI7fz21fWTjiAOrIREWAJWymw1GFZI8_Gi0NjlzjBCTotgVR8EFQzmTiqRpG-ZXvYwBQ8BF/w640-h426/3FAE6D6D-87B1-425D-8A48-C95A79A1800A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I hope everyone enjoyed their Saint Patrick's Day with family, friends, mirth, and merriment!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Until next we meet,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">--Y</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">From my collection:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Creamy white damask tablecloth, <i>TJ Maxx/HomeGoods</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Rich green placemats, <i>Tahari Home, HomeGoods</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">White plates, <i>Ralph Lauren Club Collection</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Black plates, <i>Housewares International, Generic</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Leaf plates, Maxera, <i>TJ Maxx/HomeGoods</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Green goblets, <i>generic</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Coffee cups, <i>Ralph Lauren Whipstitch Collection</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Black flatware, <i>Cambridge Beacon Collection, Horchow/Neiman Marcus</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Green Hobnail Vase, <i>HomeGoods</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Floral Teapot, <i>Godinger</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Green and white platter, sugar, and creamer <i>Walbrzych Poland, Local Antique</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">If you enjoy this post, please visit the archives! 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Today I am sharing a couple of quick and easy tips I utilized this Valentine's Day to ensure it went off without a hitch. I hope you enjoy the post!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The flowers. Here I played up the romance of the day with a huge arrangement comprised of red roses, green foliage, and white, red, and pink peonies. All of these fabulous faux(es) came from Amazon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJLCoSYSwg1is7myLqIEI2S0rjeRAWJ0wzTJ09Z6kDHDLc6KtqpHBGR8W5c7SYBawi0uZPoFD3RW2DCWhc02XTvVA3jMkGh0az5T3oDt61R1Gv5EXBF31DUERQQG_j9ErI8YDkC_zAisax5W1OuMlL-pTdsBf9msJTek5HE0KtK9FgqVb9r9E1pLAiE6-/s5193/A021713D-6EF6-4F6A-A81F-00BDAD21C5D9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJLCoSYSwg1is7myLqIEI2S0rjeRAWJ0wzTJ09Z6kDHDLc6KtqpHBGR8W5c7SYBawi0uZPoFD3RW2DCWhc02XTvVA3jMkGh0az5T3oDt61R1Gv5EXBF31DUERQQG_j9ErI8YDkC_zAisax5W1OuMlL-pTdsBf9msJTek5HE0KtK9FgqVb9r9E1pLAiE6-/w640-h426/A021713D-6EF6-4F6A-A81F-00BDAD21C5D9.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A closer look. Pas mal for falsies, no?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRdoepC0eRhOxZPGna-7SvQObHAlr_4gQCqDIMB1pmAHkZTGRgl7Z7o2L0tHSV_2B5VKtlrpeEQ0KrkYVOeHmnKSsd5xaE2T2d4KYYTHibYpfrwoH5VWLmCbC6F5BZpQUK3hI_ET_gQEkPGdTk-To6O-EsNd4A8WpWeVIQrquDNv0OuJOfz0NcnGmJBtHJ/s5193/7DA4A04E-61BB-4048-906A-66F722B8F9FE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRdoepC0eRhOxZPGna-7SvQObHAlr_4gQCqDIMB1pmAHkZTGRgl7Z7o2L0tHSV_2B5VKtlrpeEQ0KrkYVOeHmnKSsd5xaE2T2d4KYYTHibYpfrwoH5VWLmCbC6F5BZpQUK3hI_ET_gQEkPGdTk-To6O-EsNd4A8WpWeVIQrquDNv0OuJOfz0NcnGmJBtHJ/w640-h426/7DA4A04E-61BB-4048-906A-66F722B8F9FE.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dishes and accoutrement. Here, I am using antique red teacups and gorgeous red and white transferware.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYljUKyRHv7jDMBDZvLvpwfqaPQfy2RR6n8OoaNITa1dqr8xnE0WPeYJCfjd2UQrgPeEj7yeTxcK2zygOrfQAEgSAgAP3W_q2WSAhafOi6KNO1FDqpRVDDRw8UmfLjZKJtpBt34UrdeBNctpRxPg5TlhbRxCRKJu2Gsh0RJrBhJepfNU9F7Qd0w-NpQzh3/s5193/9B364C96-59F4-4193-9A83-CA03E305A58F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYljUKyRHv7jDMBDZvLvpwfqaPQfy2RR6n8OoaNITa1dqr8xnE0WPeYJCfjd2UQrgPeEj7yeTxcK2zygOrfQAEgSAgAP3W_q2WSAhafOi6KNO1FDqpRVDDRw8UmfLjZKJtpBt34UrdeBNctpRxPg5TlhbRxCRKJu2Gsh0RJrBhJepfNU9F7Qd0w-NpQzh3/w640-h426/9B364C96-59F4-4193-9A83-CA03E305A58F.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I use these often, and I love the pattern! So versatile!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwlNO_yfjBZHbT3TN278i7CHLj06dz4qKgJQDwl7c2F_jy3WHWRd3gI-Db8S2QJR9nFiQOnk3mtV_kGxIZQ-uBbMI343NajY4wJonG4yFqkwfLikwXUzGlEP_EbxKQ9_oLLHXffx9DEO7mKhEmV9w9X55Wz8AidObPVewKemg963AvbmLWVk7ygyeODc96" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="570" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwlNO_yfjBZHbT3TN278i7CHLj06dz4qKgJQDwl7c2F_jy3WHWRd3gI-Db8S2QJR9nFiQOnk3mtV_kGxIZQ-uBbMI343NajY4wJonG4yFqkwfLikwXUzGlEP_EbxKQ9_oLLHXffx9DEO7mKhEmV9w9X55Wz8AidObPVewKemg963AvbmLWVk7ygyeODc96=w571-h640" width="571" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sweets and treats. I served whoopie pies (love the double-entendre there, lol) and themed cake pops.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBen2CuLNzkizL2on1couG__wbLcqBvCVJiAsXQ3dQ3ibhEOneukrSh1T6Gt9NgfcHFsQVXszMfgdIcoggatDUDLJC-6sUrGzxfxGr8Ga9KiamBB57wgMHpDyUAJMQkX-bKTKP9oPYX0zvF5ba8hzOnFKeZg0PnzJT0tcJ3cIGHr68Kp53tjnPtDRuHak/s5193/AEDB8934-285A-49BC-90D8-AAFCD4AAA5A5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBen2CuLNzkizL2on1couG__wbLcqBvCVJiAsXQ3dQ3ibhEOneukrSh1T6Gt9NgfcHFsQVXszMfgdIcoggatDUDLJC-6sUrGzxfxGr8Ga9KiamBB57wgMHpDyUAJMQkX-bKTKP9oPYX0zvF5ba8hzOnFKeZg0PnzJT0tcJ3cIGHr68Kp53tjnPtDRuHak/w640-h426/AEDB8934-285A-49BC-90D8-AAFCD4AAA5A5.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The EASIEST whoopie pies:<div><br /></div><div>I used a devil's food box cake and added a box of instant chocolate pudding, and reduced the water as indicated on the box from 1 cup to 3/4 cup. I used Oreo premade frosting as the cream middle. I cannot take credit for this, lol, the full details came from the Betty Crocker Website, which you can visit <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/easy-whoopie-pies/20a388d8-be91-4647-9478-bd28bd15889b" target="_blank">here</a>. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Super simple cake pops:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To make cake pops, I also used a box cake (so easy)! After baking the cake according to the box instructions, allow to cool, and crumble the cake into a large bowl. Add one whole tub of frosting of your choice and mix altogether using your hands until you are able to shape the cake into balls (and hearts like I did here). Place into a very cold fridge or a freezer until ready to use.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used a double boiler to melt Candiquik Vanilla flavored candy melts, ensuring to add a bit of shortening for easier flow ability. I poured the melted white candy mixture over each round cake pop, and placed them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. I set aside a small amount of plain white candy melt in a piping bag to be used for later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, I added red food coloring to the candy melt mixture. Food coloring affects the texture of the candy, so at this point, you may need to add a bit more shortening again to thin out and aid with flow. I covered each of the heart-shaped cake pops in the red candy melt. With the remaining white candy melt, I drizzled over the hearts, and with the remaining red, I drizzled over the white pops.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As a side note, when you are initially baking your cake, you can add a bit of flavored extract such as peppermint or cinnamon to add an extra element of depth. This time I used peppermint. So good!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTwtPJyF-E8nx1E16oxZxTo5hIhhq3tReYTbtGSkwZR-k28ltcAK_4ox8fLIbaA9ZinkgP-0F1ZpNUOlZd3zpOzvWXcmMfmDei8_cj_82Rq2MxecQW3DBpLVrS6F22DTHsgsylkc2wBhs4Jlv76jHKAqpfphqC23-25C2FpeT4L4LzXO3Q-CZZmP_qV8x/s5193/AD4B6A53-19D7-45C9-9604-2552CA05F117.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTwtPJyF-E8nx1E16oxZxTo5hIhhq3tReYTbtGSkwZR-k28ltcAK_4ox8fLIbaA9ZinkgP-0F1ZpNUOlZd3zpOzvWXcmMfmDei8_cj_82Rq2MxecQW3DBpLVrS6F22DTHsgsylkc2wBhs4Jlv76jHKAqpfphqC23-25C2FpeT4L4LzXO3Q-CZZmP_qV8x/w640-h426/AD4B6A53-19D7-45C9-9604-2552CA05F117.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Valentine's Day, friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2v9JTsKiYEWA-ajYOifMyE_p1y8Q_W4wdNra_gY3vJeV6HhKT-0D6sl2sgYvm8lQ7X4U4tM9sZ7jM5aKYPjWKdrCwCDkMGIEGUDTMPoXCfOB6o2xIfjJYA9FRH3JppL3vPEqcxKiVdnVa5hpfyxxNwWnvNvoa0-7ZsWcqszsj5sPnySikVlkMsfKcHQcl/s5193/C385A437-097D-4E72-854E-CC0CAF83F5BA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2v9JTsKiYEWA-ajYOifMyE_p1y8Q_W4wdNra_gY3vJeV6HhKT-0D6sl2sgYvm8lQ7X4U4tM9sZ7jM5aKYPjWKdrCwCDkMGIEGUDTMPoXCfOB6o2xIfjJYA9FRH3JppL3vPEqcxKiVdnVa5hpfyxxNwWnvNvoa0-7ZsWcqszsj5sPnySikVlkMsfKcHQcl/w640-h426/C385A437-097D-4E72-854E-CC0CAF83F5BA.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>From my collection:</div><div><br /></div><div>Florals, as stated, <i>Amazon</i></div><div>Red teacups, <i>Anchor Hocking Ruby Red, Local Antique</i></div><div>Red transferware, <i>Staffordshire Engravings 17th Century, local antique</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>Until next we meet,</div><div><br /></div><div>--Y</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">If you enjoy this post, please visit the archives! 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Thank you so much for taking the time to pop in!</div><div><br />Do you celebrate Mardi Gras? To be honest, even though my husband is Catholic, and though we usually observe lent, we really don’t make a big to-do on Mardi Gras. </div><div><br />This year, I attempted to set a table for the holiday (this will be my first, frankly), with a toned-down, more elegant vibe that I prefer when setting a table. I hope you enjoy the post!</div><div><br />Color scheme: I utilized the traditional colors of Mardi Gras, which are purple, green, and gold; I chose though to use a more muted version of the color palette. </div><div><br />Setting the scene:</div><div><br />To set the foundation of my Mardi Gras tablescape, I began with a couple of beautiful remnants of fabric I purchased online, just in time and just right for this occasion.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLGjB4tDCienp0jy45ie5bqyhYfQZvBXO0gVPe9GITSHUZYWZ2VgdqARxAbeSHhFQqe3WAYrVEKC8ee3C9LRu4PgD2pC39OAXSff7mkIfX6Z7WLEqQ5EMKWZre8LBCCPczeSVCQ7EunhWcczWBhiYhL6pETrv-kVQ2Am955TpT7tHRZs4al24-q63zvGY/s5193/BE3B8FE5-875F-4C52-B9BA-DEA04FFF4928.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLGjB4tDCienp0jy45ie5bqyhYfQZvBXO0gVPe9GITSHUZYWZ2VgdqARxAbeSHhFQqe3WAYrVEKC8ee3C9LRu4PgD2pC39OAXSff7mkIfX6Z7WLEqQ5EMKWZre8LBCCPczeSVCQ7EunhWcczWBhiYhL6pETrv-kVQ2Am955TpT7tHRZs4al24-q63zvGY/w640-h426/BE3B8FE5-875F-4C52-B9BA-DEA04FFF4928.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br />Isn’t this gorgeous!!? The beautiful deep plum and fabulous foliage…ahh sigh! It is vintage, and from Ralph Lauren’s Brittany collection.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWY6whBuavp4tIRYtzljxElYwo9rireDae6esFv7z9ve0BdGKJg3BkKs0f-QjHCpXWvv1euthyphenhyphenEWISaAqGK0uF-oR3b-m2_vcw2NH_IlBK1QyEtSULlvdsNtEUOy6UfOMh6rR-zWKPi-laVrKSmt0FJz4WprV3_0e5tRhqtEHDRjvvmR2ItmG3pfVNUJTd/s5193/94172DFB-229F-4167-A770-4A4906F93B42.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWY6whBuavp4tIRYtzljxElYwo9rireDae6esFv7z9ve0BdGKJg3BkKs0f-QjHCpXWvv1euthyphenhyphenEWISaAqGK0uF-oR3b-m2_vcw2NH_IlBK1QyEtSULlvdsNtEUOy6UfOMh6rR-zWKPi-laVrKSmt0FJz4WprV3_0e5tRhqtEHDRjvvmR2ItmG3pfVNUJTd/w640-h426/94172DFB-229F-4167-A770-4A4906F93B42.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br />I used the remnants to create a runner, just perfect as a basis for my table.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqwW_2d_R26uPXIc7maSp1GWZ2PvGCjrv6rNzIiAOULO-KDk8-hFV33fLLHY1SvP5NBUCISADTmbWQtIYkS4dLLAAG5-3BEjFQ3FtJKn2lqR8BZ3MA6P9bX-FFLMFPFww_NBNa5lLG429l_RHZnO8qCmj3tues55DKW3DZED7_HIbk_uuztIKCOVs6qvbH/w640-h426/54907DB2-F405-4B37-A956-29C2FF55CD36.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /> perfectly compliment the pattern on the runner.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsFR3mtyF865przg6MdyRlX-wPoN6-g34PqD18PWlFPozfdQeUluGc6_iI2X5QqYkGa3m3CORukbZR1ta4IrrMgr8HyDDRD6rQsboxGo3wfRC-HkV_-aO5XKkqS-FQqEdgO_PJTAajajLQMOQ-cnYTdVxzQ3BOK37MKdU4MkLnWIZpJtwEG9BBYdxUc4X/s5193/1E449B09-4EC2-48FA-AE20-E9236D4A58A1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsFR3mtyF865przg6MdyRlX-wPoN6-g34PqD18PWlFPozfdQeUluGc6_iI2X5QqYkGa3m3CORukbZR1ta4IrrMgr8HyDDRD6rQsboxGo3wfRC-HkV_-aO5XKkqS-FQqEdgO_PJTAajajLQMOQ-cnYTdVxzQ3BOK37MKdU4MkLnWIZpJtwEG9BBYdxUc4X/w640-h426/1E449B09-4EC2-48FA-AE20-E9236D4A58A1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br />I love these trees that grow on my property. During the summer, they practically burst with fragrant blooms, and when the weather is cold and they are dormant, they are abundant with beautiful purplish-blue pods that almost look like grapes.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHqxsrS6csy9XjvDc4bnM6cavNEPJ-XT-VKLR9OLEBNhpYiuMkLeuZsh2S_VPv3w23U7j0t_ksd8ozsBFuqVU9hms2XnWj_blVFSvlUwieSasPTI3QoNDBgWFx00Vj6fb6hAdka2Oq-X9nUsPRnehkI5-fWtZONwM4POP9z2LN3lSRmPaW8AxgoGBHvqc/s5193/1F732D4F-9D64-45C7-9AAD-86DDD0B6E24D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="5193" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHqxsrS6csy9XjvDc4bnM6cavNEPJ-XT-VKLR9OLEBNhpYiuMkLeuZsh2S_VPv3w23U7j0t_ksd8ozsBFuqVU9hms2XnWj_blVFSvlUwieSasPTI3QoNDBgWFx00Vj6fb6hAdka2Oq-X9nUsPRnehkI5-fWtZONwM4POP9z2LN3lSRmPaW8AxgoGBHvqc/w640-h426/1F732D4F-9D64-45C7-9AAD-86DDD0B6E24D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br />At either side of the table,<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It's the most wonderful time of the year again, and I wanted to pop in and share the happenings here at the Parsimonious House. Thank you for stopping in!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Where do you glean inspiration? I am a lover of many things, and my interests vary. Sometimes, inspiration comes to me from a fabric I might fancy, or a pattern on a beautiful dish...a flower I might notice by mere happenstance. The world is a fabulous place, and I love the hunt!</div><div><br />This year, I combined inspiration from two designers that over the years have offered some of my favorite textiles: April Cornell and Ralph Lauren.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><b><i>Initial inspiration:</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b>A few years back, I acquired a gorgeous tablecloth through April Cornell from her Merry Black Collection. Here is a look at the pattern. I was immediately drawn to this dramatic motif. The vibrant florals. The flourish of Christmas-y foliage here and there. The dark background. So. Gorgeous!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKhWzWRcPicsafSW4sBnJ45NAaHk29uhqS_GWJkJnGxwAHizCpT0uI41RY7c6yV37PLrsZePxtF8NV56jnfFxtR-vn3KW2g_2A2ZiQA4rxFAO5MNwt3-95oXjroM65vgbRILieTc7cmkf5YEHsS2tpxlYXS7MAQ9J-VjpbA0UAx5rp7DWPptySYrIhfW5/s1000/APRIL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKhWzWRcPicsafSW4sBnJ45NAaHk29uhqS_GWJkJnGxwAHizCpT0uI41RY7c6yV37PLrsZePxtF8NV56jnfFxtR-vn3KW2g_2A2ZiQA4rxFAO5MNwt3-95oXjroM65vgbRILieTc7cmkf5YEHsS2tpxlYXS7MAQ9J-VjpbA0UAx5rp7DWPptySYrIhfW5/w480-h640/APRIL.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br />Earlier this season, I came upon an apron with the same pattern and nabbed it immediately. It reminded me that I had the beautiful table topper at home, and thus, I began contemplating how I wanted to decorate the house for Christmas this year.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><b><i>Bringing it all together:</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b>If you have read my blog before, you know that I am <strike>quite enamored</strike> OK, <i>a bit obsessed</i> with American designer Ralph Lauren. I may find inspiration everywhere, but a mainstay has always been the beautiful, elegant world of Ralph Lauren. The adept way he combines textures, patterns, and florals in his home designs are enough to make me weak in the knees. I love all of the gorgeous options he and his design house offers, and I specifically adore his use of tartan come Christmastime.</div><div><br /></div><div> <br />Fabulous! Both photos are from the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ralphlaurenhome/" target="_blank">Ralph Lauren Home Instagram</a>.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh72o3R_WjAAaEOBTW-NAZTAaOIh8_ZhRoVgZb32R9zYEZkxGajy1w7SotoHD7llNtuI07P4mJqe8hKLzQKoATj5yLv4MtoiH1vf4gu__WvA3XOwPyZDtz31VLcyuIhCt1bbbBh_ZIBinQOlewZcYD-OppNHdtPRl135iRelrNfB1uEczG1_Q9x5oChhkDU/s1430/80CD4DB4-2927-4CAD-89A4-4835482D7E90.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1430" data-original-width="1007" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh72o3R_WjAAaEOBTW-NAZTAaOIh8_ZhRoVgZb32R9zYEZkxGajy1w7SotoHD7llNtuI07P4mJqe8hKLzQKoATj5yLv4MtoiH1vf4gu__WvA3XOwPyZDtz31VLcyuIhCt1bbbBh_ZIBinQOlewZcYD-OppNHdtPRl135iRelrNfB1uEczG1_Q9x5oChhkDU/w450-h640/80CD4DB4-2927-4CAD-89A4-4835482D7E90.jpeg" width="450" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix6mxE2B0Hku0FO0h1JBzgDaEIyN1iUf6UO-HOqoxC20CS7Y4Q7Krc_Dyr1BiohOleU7BVoDh4a-V6pImwScOze32SkcZX11WlZkC70Sd7bG1-pPKEzkDD88VKs-i3q-KyM_PEfkOezIEbf4mUnCW1o0Ceh61uGktNmCCa2Tv9QlPZ7DVT_flnPYVPsG7f/s1293/98441367-6DF7-4FFB-A939-83816913A9C0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1293" data-original-width="1119" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix6mxE2B0Hku0FO0h1JBzgDaEIyN1iUf6UO-HOqoxC20CS7Y4Q7Krc_Dyr1BiohOleU7BVoDh4a-V6pImwScOze32SkcZX11WlZkC70Sd7bG1-pPKEzkDD88VKs-i3q-KyM_PEfkOezIEbf4mUnCW1o0Ceh61uGktNmCCa2Tv9QlPZ7DVT_flnPYVPsG7f/w554-h640/98441367-6DF7-4FFB-A939-83816913A9C0.jpeg" width="554" /></a><br /><br />This year I wanted to emulate the classic Ralph Lauren style with the use of tartan, different patterns, textures, and bold florals.</div><div><br /></div><div><br />Combining these two inspirational elements this year led to the house being a little bit country, a little bit whimsy, a little upscale...100 percent traditional, which is 100 percent me. :) I do hope you enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><b><i>The First Impression: Out-of-Doors</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><i>Curbside:</i></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div>The top of the hill next to my driveway has been decorated with extra-large Christmas ornaments.</div><div><br /></div><div>There is a black ornament stating ‘Merry Christmas’<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9V8JpOk0h4c-e9YgCI_1KPCl7O1gmoidogWf1vDwNVWMgQWAOYAl5uw-d6MXC7MCDs5qTEzozm3CrkHycWleaT_3bhG1zZukLQfNI6E2yG41kdktCa36tCuqXSW1qON-HLyvBqgWPVbY25nubiHtAXyoGT71siUKr2OnPrh8mNRyDH3X5OIo_ru1HFZH8/s1581/1A13E290-0FBA-4143-BC9B-3C2D9237E1C0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1581" data-original-width="1165" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9V8JpOk0h4c-e9YgCI_1KPCl7O1gmoidogWf1vDwNVWMgQWAOYAl5uw-d6MXC7MCDs5qTEzozm3CrkHycWleaT_3bhG1zZukLQfNI6E2yG41kdktCa36tCuqXSW1qON-HLyvBqgWPVbY25nubiHtAXyoGT71siUKr2OnPrh8mNRyDH3X5OIo_ru1HFZH8/w472-h640/1A13E290-0FBA-4143-BC9B-3C2D9237E1C0.jpeg" width="472" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>that I’ve paired with a red ornament and a gold bell.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnhCATPzkjY5PHD7gGAeKhkVbS6WIznK1OkuBGuaf-3rAaOZeAfdcOTE6_gzcAXLwJ1KX7HXfW8iJq9pssyPVuQH0OSefIAPyHaJqUa982D3nr9va2dhVe15Y8agumimXRNtSp6zm8ueSXUCP1c5dEJWeUKDRu190Pxz1C0R6foNT4ZJiQ4DvSyOJwM_t/s1926/6EEEC300-D9F4-416A-A129-42508EE68AF6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1926" data-original-width="1179" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnhCATPzkjY5PHD7gGAeKhkVbS6WIznK1OkuBGuaf-3rAaOZeAfdcOTE6_gzcAXLwJ1KX7HXfW8iJq9pssyPVuQH0OSefIAPyHaJqUa982D3nr9va2dhVe15Y8agumimXRNtSp6zm8ueSXUCP1c5dEJWeUKDRu190Pxz1C0R6foNT4ZJiQ4DvSyOJwM_t/w392-h640/6EEEC300-D9F4-416A-A129-42508EE68AF6.jpeg" width="392" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>On the other side of my planter, I’ve paired a green ornament for with a gold bell and another black ornament indicating ‘Peace.’<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpclD74KH5NFYFHvcY3TBTerB-OITl5ZXyHzfscBw-r9UByYBSe5g7293ZUhG-1Z0fpnqDftnFSq2iM11jGrCc2KKL-pA1z9Ob_i5wIpe95VOLaaA6aJcgT2TbveX7dzPGf2BJ5P5MiRqITnyzsEvTCxgQQAFmhnwz2TpXuEHbwVhAVTPQpQXyC66_rir/s1903/384D8D11-662F-491E-ABF2-292AB0750572.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1903" data-original-width="1183" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpclD74KH5NFYFHvcY3TBTerB-OITl5ZXyHzfscBw-r9UByYBSe5g7293ZUhG-1Z0fpnqDftnFSq2iM11jGrCc2KKL-pA1z9Ob_i5wIpe95VOLaaA6aJcgT2TbveX7dzPGf2BJ5P5MiRqITnyzsEvTCxgQQAFmhnwz2TpXuEHbwVhAVTPQpQXyC66_rir/w398-h640/384D8D11-662F-491E-ABF2-292AB0750572.jpeg" width="398" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Front of Home:</i></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b>When I decorate, I typically begin at the front doors. The door décor is usually the first to go up, almost always right after Thanksgiving. This year, I kept it simple. Wreaths adorned with bells and beautiful tartan offer a hint to what is inside. I also added lighted mini trees at either side of the door, each outfitted in green, red, and gold ornaments.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP1pc7s0nL1azI2g6YvfVViBMdKXXvgAfcfoMSYFH5NhP0_hH6Vyq6qVp3xbuPgBt-IJObaF-9Hvdw4wOXh22-j6g-9iYHK1f53W07UNRXfXfGfXKTDpU5L2nnHnRVIZvIuhA33yrbEyOTKjaZdF7bMwPejaJ95xRA3eUHQX9QYcWU9QgdM_eXTlPb37wS/s6000/5C9160B0-B859-4D11-9934-88E01E172D98.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP1pc7s0nL1azI2g6YvfVViBMdKXXvgAfcfoMSYFH5NhP0_hH6Vyq6qVp3xbuPgBt-IJObaF-9Hvdw4wOXh22-j6g-9iYHK1f53W07UNRXfXfGfXKTDpU5L2nnHnRVIZvIuhA33yrbEyOTKjaZdF7bMwPejaJ95xRA3eUHQX9QYcWU9QgdM_eXTlPb37wS/w640-h426/5C9160B0-B859-4D11-9934-88E01E172D98.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>A spiffy new Christmas rug featuring a monogrammed ornament adds a pop of color and elegance.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP1pc7s0nL1azI2g6YvfVViBMdKXXvgAfcfoMSYFH5NhP0_hH6Vyq6qVp3xbuPgBt-IJObaF-9Hvdw4wOXh22-j6g-9iYHK1f53W07UNRXfXfGfXKTDpU5L2nnHnRVIZvIuhA33yrbEyOTKjaZdF7bMwPejaJ95xRA3eUHQX9QYcWU9QgdM_eXTlPb37wS/s6000/5C9160B0-B859-4D11-9934-88E01E172D98.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXgoG_xKxRF-7oKi8rr2fEkMmdN4HKMnXVcmGOSIzo4Mi5JvRLleIkJ4REx3fHStr0vjx8LAYxzkcPge56ByVQSwpyIKy_TT2N2oDoCzTZkKgSd7o86iAuMygEqSokp9oSc9TlAeFFmj0ny0004ztNhSIRYAvLpXQ-fksOvK3wQvNvc0zxJVb6_PkkiK6g/s5762/BD463EB4-8298-4311-BA8F-6693A805D723.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3606" data-original-width="5762" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXgoG_xKxRF-7oKi8rr2fEkMmdN4HKMnXVcmGOSIzo4Mi5JvRLleIkJ4REx3fHStr0vjx8LAYxzkcPge56ByVQSwpyIKy_TT2N2oDoCzTZkKgSd7o86iAuMygEqSokp9oSc9TlAeFFmj0ny0004ztNhSIRYAvLpXQ-fksOvK3wQvNvc0zxJVb6_PkkiK6g/w640-h400/BD463EB4-8298-4311-BA8F-6693A805D723.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP1pc7s0nL1azI2g6YvfVViBMdKXXvgAfcfoMSYFH5NhP0_hH6Vyq6qVp3xbuPgBt-IJObaF-9Hvdw4wOXh22-j6g-9iYHK1f53W07UNRXfXfGfXKTDpU5L2nnHnRVIZvIuhA33yrbEyOTKjaZdF7bMwPejaJ95xRA3eUHQX9QYcWU9QgdM_eXTlPb37wS/s6000/5C9160B0-B859-4D11-9934-88E01E172D98.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's a look at the right<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPkHpUSTFADRjTsWdDk-M0RMwrncwWxkBUkWy_xSKjrE99RfJbHmJy16nm9pwL_FNLV4DDgSakVIwp9Ozqc5wfX7j2_fyoEKz5erAE_t-NkuVOQ40aksc6Mvz14gN5gmOdJlE0OYlmkjdKGx854h_HUrmdpASBN2h9O7tJ1mG1kSFs4QZirfDtdvphDyjF/s2291/3FA378B7-4A7E-42EB-8790-4E4805CB9659.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1527" data-original-width="2291" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPkHpUSTFADRjTsWdDk-M0RMwrncwWxkBUkWy_xSKjrE99RfJbHmJy16nm9pwL_FNLV4DDgSakVIwp9Ozqc5wfX7j2_fyoEKz5erAE_t-NkuVOQ40aksc6Mvz14gN5gmOdJlE0OYlmkjdKGx854h_HUrmdpASBN2h9O7tJ1mG1kSFs4QZirfDtdvphDyjF/w640-h426/3FA378B7-4A7E-42EB-8790-4E4805CB9659.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">and left door wreaths.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwK7agLCynvOOxK3TLXFGM_rxvwK3dazr6g6axEnK19DHa_JFQmyQFIFziszHNY4cwu2tIqhhhOU5FuVs3NKr4UwJ_URGxlTEKtbeeB-GGzz5hXK3caDAhy1H3JuXQSicQ3W3e2uZEdv2xcW3ac7FzoDrqwNChyjoNHhpz1Mcd6aeLuM8S2PtmBabu9g-l/s6000/B5B62C1F-B6D0-4D47-AABD-07D00DF84E10.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwK7agLCynvOOxK3TLXFGM_rxvwK3dazr6g6axEnK19DHa_JFQmyQFIFziszHNY4cwu2tIqhhhOU5FuVs3NKr4UwJ_URGxlTEKtbeeB-GGzz5hXK3caDAhy1H3JuXQSicQ3W3e2uZEdv2xcW3ac7FzoDrqwNChyjoNHhpz1Mcd6aeLuM8S2PtmBabu9g-l/w640-h426/B5B62C1F-B6D0-4D47-AABD-07D00DF84E10.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Detail. Simple tartan ribbon, gold bells, and berry sprays.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFATrSdbd3mNHSb3jx6LbqQ2wkSUFu0eO0qG1R5f08uDD7e_iRv-eyzVwQvehpBn6dTo6OLXQOyry4K9smwVQJrIoCeUqPqoA4l10qrD1VYcgXkJXME8iOfb_2fXPS9ztasyGoyAno7co0GlK05wpcktde7WG7wUAQ1sMk7TmLF6BwP9dL1V27ibS7ufiz/s6000/3151CB06-91AA-4D56-ACF7-875B54CE18F6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFATrSdbd3mNHSb3jx6LbqQ2wkSUFu0eO0qG1R5f08uDD7e_iRv-eyzVwQvehpBn6dTo6OLXQOyry4K9smwVQJrIoCeUqPqoA4l10qrD1VYcgXkJXME8iOfb_2fXPS9ztasyGoyAno7co0GlK05wpcktde7WG7wUAQ1sMk7TmLF6BwP9dL1V27ibS7ufiz/w640-h426/3151CB06-91AA-4D56-ACF7-875B54CE18F6.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>I also duplicated a larger version on the garage.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghOK1suN7ZvVyIpkuGCwfcWuDNy3RGAklpcfuw2Hv4XWOYF67JN3NanZZkCNIu-nrBm2kG-cQ8kJm5oE9Xvm-Li0xNBlgjre-o1dxasJdh8Yc_6cR1GXVhRjIFZaY_VjFShKg5zn8ayg6vNqjgOD2a1ZV3vnPrlZXv6l1P0RY27nTlYSFF-vPl_KPP_ype/s4854/2A12A29C-A34B-479C-B736-58735303926B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4854" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghOK1suN7ZvVyIpkuGCwfcWuDNy3RGAklpcfuw2Hv4XWOYF67JN3NanZZkCNIu-nrBm2kG-cQ8kJm5oE9Xvm-Li0xNBlgjre-o1dxasJdh8Yc_6cR1GXVhRjIFZaY_VjFShKg5zn8ayg6vNqjgOD2a1ZV3vnPrlZXv6l1P0RY27nTlYSFF-vPl_KPP_ype/w640-h528/2A12A29C-A34B-479C-B736-58735303926B.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Detail. I used a much wider ribbon here, and of course, larger bells to fit the scale of this larger wreath.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioY2UQ2R65YQxTl5kIs0qZy9oGbmUc4m49MgW7VNBOxgwt_7PG3oyhuwAqYlR-GT0q-d1TPK5fDHBMo6TR-wSvtWRBrv4O5clh1Nnm-Etu5VkMpdrAyyW4M0U1g0Hmf5xSG8tULYYbKKzb1yN8pUhe8MnXpa1Sm0uCIQafgqavpSHJT9G4pYlg57B3-Tcs/s6000/8D7BD271-383D-4F24-9E38-C444B4F97E0E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioY2UQ2R65YQxTl5kIs0qZy9oGbmUc4m49MgW7VNBOxgwt_7PG3oyhuwAqYlR-GT0q-d1TPK5fDHBMo6TR-wSvtWRBrv4O5clh1Nnm-Etu5VkMpdrAyyW4M0U1g0Hmf5xSG8tULYYbKKzb1yN8pUhe8MnXpa1Sm0uCIQafgqavpSHJT9G4pYlg57B3-Tcs/w640-h426/8D7BD271-383D-4F24-9E38-C444B4F97E0E.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Won't you come in?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TCT-pvU94rsIlQcted-_VB20qE7363HhTnoDQ2rdeHvp5nO1yJXs9eM3b0WbsabOxmrj2igNf7pz-x-1ha8D0NEySieWOXsJCUgZb_LqsIIzcfsO_jO8CgFBZy-LVsXdQRp2oqWkV3vv_qZIbUGUfaCqA8nJZyrAO2RWPIlhLjryvse90LD84RP7Zsqb/s6000/E7F1DE1B-CF33-485B-A630-6D9607C71619.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TCT-pvU94rsIlQcted-_VB20qE7363HhTnoDQ2rdeHvp5nO1yJXs9eM3b0WbsabOxmrj2igNf7pz-x-1ha8D0NEySieWOXsJCUgZb_LqsIIzcfsO_jO8CgFBZy-LVsXdQRp2oqWkV3vv_qZIbUGUfaCqA8nJZyrAO2RWPIlhLjryvse90LD84RP7Zsqb/w640-h426/E7F1DE1B-CF33-485B-A630-6D9607C71619.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><i><b>Entryway elements</b></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>The Foyer:</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia87_BcIBr0ikhzK5vmD6Tn7KeBHJ3Vwaq9Ks4gV0SfF1EqKX2qINsLG3HzK4WOfrpKwfhIW_LEtddKNq2UlqNGrcK91k1EuEdwHVwdf_dJM4wLTq0ag5hKuMT5LmHN7Wie3tBtaxirmQdrbhwxW1an-aEhmnM-qUS77pdvE3P5FblN0d86UnB016Xgbak/s4032/3284C492-D2FB-46D3-A021-41C336180AC9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia87_BcIBr0ikhzK5vmD6Tn7KeBHJ3Vwaq9Ks4gV0SfF1EqKX2qINsLG3HzK4WOfrpKwfhIW_LEtddKNq2UlqNGrcK91k1EuEdwHVwdf_dJM4wLTq0ag5hKuMT5LmHN7Wie3tBtaxirmQdrbhwxW1an-aEhmnM-qUS77pdvE3P5FblN0d86UnB016Xgbak/w480-h640/3284C492-D2FB-46D3-A021-41C336180AC9.jpeg" width="480" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>The foyer table just under the chandelier has been draped with the wonderful Merry Black pattern, and the florals have been changed to emulate the theme.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXEriq192ABL46ofV-6Rbwh3lg-S8Yg4E0T-gmWlIlqpY83x1WPPisqlmQ_Fxmnk0it0D4yij6f1X8BpTKbNQNUyKwtZb2THx6lhDMW99rL7BlG1IhNonnRyTnjYfqEOQTHWbCyBzxIQg6yGBilyvb10Ms2uUqtG_V8Qq4cFJOJ6UiSf22MFivpr3Vere1/s6000/770AC8D8-ADAA-46C8-AEA4-C91304A41691.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXEriq192ABL46ofV-6Rbwh3lg-S8Yg4E0T-gmWlIlqpY83x1WPPisqlmQ_Fxmnk0it0D4yij6f1X8BpTKbNQNUyKwtZb2THx6lhDMW99rL7BlG1IhNonnRyTnjYfqEOQTHWbCyBzxIQg6yGBilyvb10Ms2uUqtG_V8Qq4cFJOJ6UiSf22MFivpr3Vere1/w640-h426/770AC8D8-ADAA-46C8-AEA4-C91304A41691.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br />Adding dramatic red flowers, conifer stems, and red berries to all of the florals in the house makes for a dramatic yet cohesive element.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaYBqNqNiSjGejQOSeCLNnYgznZuToxqW6cgIQGB7dYDA3J1bqzaLg-7AV6LtesnvCOuLk3rv2-4XQEI4MeGEg63vXjWhzCWfunil6WVLq8J7_X8R_ZSSrSsbWmQr5FW6Oi8AY26vCtalL8VElk-8FNul3jp6BHinNni4q2Vec7j9i63CeB5lr_LBcf7Wi/s4032/08186924-E8B2-4E5A-B208-0B4526487A6B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaYBqNqNiSjGejQOSeCLNnYgznZuToxqW6cgIQGB7dYDA3J1bqzaLg-7AV6LtesnvCOuLk3rv2-4XQEI4MeGEg63vXjWhzCWfunil6WVLq8J7_X8R_ZSSrSsbWmQr5FW6Oi8AY26vCtalL8VElk-8FNul3jp6BHinNni4q2Vec7j9i63CeB5lr_LBcf7Wi/w480-h640/08186924-E8B2-4E5A-B208-0B4526487A6B.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">At the double doors, I've added a rectangular runner in red, and a cute rug over it featuring Jolly Old Saint Nick.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJGKrOzHbdLHXTbkVXycWQDNIszS_LzAQ3IJhYBgFoLAXyZnsQYnwhTtC0GTlokPUOCkAGPquqqzn4llrr_G-Ta5-1wtMe5o5ADB-myenuSCs4MTn_hsOW7ID6aghm5egK8Z9TnFbbJkRx4EfmlEi_-PiB6wjzwg0UEgE96SW7SEwoI89ZaM_bDnXIOoO1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="205" data-original-width="320" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJGKrOzHbdLHXTbkVXycWQDNIszS_LzAQ3IJhYBgFoLAXyZnsQYnwhTtC0GTlokPUOCkAGPquqqzn4llrr_G-Ta5-1wtMe5o5ADB-myenuSCs4MTn_hsOW7ID6aghm5egK8Z9TnFbbJkRx4EfmlEi_-PiB6wjzwg0UEgE96SW7SEwoI89ZaM_bDnXIOoO1=w640-h410" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">All of the throw pillows on the little bench in the entryway have been slipcovered and changed to black, red, and green. I have also added two red cable-knit throw pillows and an accent pillow.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyb8352tpX3A6tLgr6YdB9SMPBINGTEfNkn9MMUixuqVbzjgdTvIauNxGV9DkDcACw072fU9rPJTGEGRuoauZzEwMJEM-O9BlD9B_BLZjfBgdhyphenhyphenlNB-ATTTGs3SQ9oy7LXbmn-j0j6W1vTg7x82Y8KeJ_L_VJyl-V2aAaWnHzlFlN6EZBztzvFChXYs-4r/s4032/7170AE7E-101D-43A5-9FA3-25C8943031D3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyb8352tpX3A6tLgr6YdB9SMPBINGTEfNkn9MMUixuqVbzjgdTvIauNxGV9DkDcACw072fU9rPJTGEGRuoauZzEwMJEM-O9BlD9B_BLZjfBgdhyphenhyphenlNB-ATTTGs3SQ9oy7LXbmn-j0j6W1vTg7x82Y8KeJ_L_VJyl-V2aAaWnHzlFlN6EZBztzvFChXYs-4r/w480-h640/7170AE7E-101D-43A5-9FA3-25C8943031D3.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The wall-mounted fireplace has been adorned with festive pine and berries along with gold-trimmed red ribbon,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfK7dtfDrPCRvqv_SNOhu4hQBTcNMLC8zSelDGpjeTjO1ZkAdn8PKdOW3gTHrbYrkBiHnZuYnxuQbrT1HkTF0G9JCMFlrk8GUI2bqhyA2u4ZmoU9TYyiYZblr6_aQRG68l3-f1DNvIAWAVgMV7eRVpKuYp2aeWOcxVS3fBUqw5g17sNkjVcz2d-thYRdX8/s5652/5AF96B0C-B6F7-492C-8A83-9AD0029D3EF7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3768" data-original-width="5652" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfK7dtfDrPCRvqv_SNOhu4hQBTcNMLC8zSelDGpjeTjO1ZkAdn8PKdOW3gTHrbYrkBiHnZuYnxuQbrT1HkTF0G9JCMFlrk8GUI2bqhyA2u4ZmoU9TYyiYZblr6_aQRG68l3-f1DNvIAWAVgMV7eRVpKuYp2aeWOcxVS3fBUqw5g17sNkjVcz2d-thYRdX8/w640-h426/5AF96B0C-B6F7-492C-8A83-9AD0029D3EF7.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />while the sconces have been decorated with simple pine sprays and tartan ribbon.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbw1zEQidcAB2_w4_FQQDB8X27pMiTLo3XLWNlf83VY6BTtMVSXnFdSaYTdF_5oyxH1wjgS_sODF5iYIvI-t7LqfyoUCkbJmHlgzbmkfmi6cwPapTffU3z5SQBuIKiBYyXzyd2L2NfOQ8lWkasI0fRKVUF1NAZRLc0gMFOQfHzqP0TJ4YXd6aUZsX9Y7lj/s4032/4449BC46-A157-4D95-B91A-F2A5F9AE3F9A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbw1zEQidcAB2_w4_FQQDB8X27pMiTLo3XLWNlf83VY6BTtMVSXnFdSaYTdF_5oyxH1wjgS_sODF5iYIvI-t7LqfyoUCkbJmHlgzbmkfmi6cwPapTffU3z5SQBuIKiBYyXzyd2L2NfOQ8lWkasI0fRKVUF1NAZRLc0gMFOQfHzqP0TJ4YXd6aUZsX9Y7lj/w480-h640/4449BC46-A157-4D95-B91A-F2A5F9AE3F9A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqzvR5iM-QEkehMYAW5nj3JDekN2UKiR8CR4_If5GiIFF63MnP3gCPBVwrlhUfktURSLTBVk9_V7hyphenhyphen0g2_lzbwp4azTEc-xCrzfT44A7sJ7NPrgp7OiCESx1hyphenhyphenaZE4LLUNwpT5PHQ0A8Tb4X2DOivkE8PGDEU6B77hVuAmYsFE3gvR5-MfG6IvLtxTb8K2/s5309/4429FF91-15AC-4FD7-A81A-8A6816EAC514.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3539" data-original-width="5309" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqzvR5iM-QEkehMYAW5nj3JDekN2UKiR8CR4_If5GiIFF63MnP3gCPBVwrlhUfktURSLTBVk9_V7hyphenhyphen0g2_lzbwp4azTEc-xCrzfT44A7sJ7NPrgp7OiCESx1hyphenhyphenaZE4LLUNwpT5PHQ0A8Tb4X2DOivkE8PGDEU6B77hVuAmYsFE3gvR5-MfG6IvLtxTb8K2/w640-h426/4429FF91-15AC-4FD7-A81A-8A6816EAC514.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br />Detail.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZjky59FQneV9hK_2VTuW_aDbcLgMhu6VHcVBDLJLCqe0vUEjX-tOjKIJzuyKjmaT5ZOBnKk2QtjMYxnI2wJ4m5mkf1jp04v9qBOe0CgxlCP9ZGhD9cFJPDAfKmmeKgCp-m2KGp1-UmU6CvqmqtvYdmGGxrC11aTe6-5MRSVuphAhvV-JJP0yOlju3n3U/s5602/AD6CF96B-7AD6-4F83-B0E4-92061D888189.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3734" data-original-width="5602" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZjky59FQneV9hK_2VTuW_aDbcLgMhu6VHcVBDLJLCqe0vUEjX-tOjKIJzuyKjmaT5ZOBnKk2QtjMYxnI2wJ4m5mkf1jp04v9qBOe0CgxlCP9ZGhD9cFJPDAfKmmeKgCp-m2KGp1-UmU6CvqmqtvYdmGGxrC11aTe6-5MRSVuphAhvV-JJP0yOlju3n3U/w640-h426/AD6CF96B-7AD6-4F83-B0E4-92061D888189.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjffn4EGTafNUnfzf9azvCFZWEI9qPZflBVK9IjktKf3mcIo1qOZ4GC24BcW0OwlBuk8T5B3yI9e6gBWiM6A_Ga1ccFZx4C1frBb_Zz6qwc0P23bt1AdxWuQwASnhPA-zMaXKhas91iPDSTrvRtelG5Ov8jOJ_vfOLvciajmMohN48gg_VeoN0bmZ1a5GAI/s6000/4D405913-73FA-4F10-A0C5-F8D0A1D387BC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjffn4EGTafNUnfzf9azvCFZWEI9qPZflBVK9IjktKf3mcIo1qOZ4GC24BcW0OwlBuk8T5B3yI9e6gBWiM6A_Ga1ccFZx4C1frBb_Zz6qwc0P23bt1AdxWuQwASnhPA-zMaXKhas91iPDSTrvRtelG5Ov8jOJ_vfOLvciajmMohN48gg_VeoN0bmZ1a5GAI/w640-h426/4D405913-73FA-4F10-A0C5-F8D0A1D387BC.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br />The large bookshelf on the left is adorned with pine garlands with red berry picks tucked here and there.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK9CIjQkA7xD8eh8Lamk7qdLTA6yOE21YFI2bIZN1FZZDPdeBGMQAYITBZ-W-WeN9qUGUAdSWKPjdO73WxR7Xq0z65NQ1O68D0FOgDodW0FEKUuPDlCvPxd2zSO8Q9jUEOHOyGBLB_tUHc-QA7Degr6XjFrsTiJOzLYlWOvQuAIGEuCScYW2ZSQpF4AqAq/s4032/7E165DE7-FE92-4217-A270-C27E7D329158.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK9CIjQkA7xD8eh8Lamk7qdLTA6yOE21YFI2bIZN1FZZDPdeBGMQAYITBZ-W-WeN9qUGUAdSWKPjdO73WxR7Xq0z65NQ1O68D0FOgDodW0FEKUuPDlCvPxd2zSO8Q9jUEOHOyGBLB_tUHc-QA7Degr6XjFrsTiJOzLYlWOvQuAIGEuCScYW2ZSQpF4AqAq/w480-h640/7E165DE7-FE92-4217-A270-C27E7D329158.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0SBT3Xp_Ibt-Xc01zxMErTALzDFE9mVnfEGRmI7IuxPCVjlxcxNovEB4SeDHAPjtEqX_f4vfYeMOt0hXAVAfkYbcpVbJtfPaURV1lEX94b7OBMeP1NEAKAnO1zMcZo4TPuFbOh42fpzzPsa2mUURWXjPo_FhOnr53Aba91m0eUw7NIWR7uRROWR5Aj9P/s4032/CB6F3A82-5AE4-448F-9CE6-85F73B520DFA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0SBT3Xp_Ibt-Xc01zxMErTALzDFE9mVnfEGRmI7IuxPCVjlxcxNovEB4SeDHAPjtEqX_f4vfYeMOt0hXAVAfkYbcpVbJtfPaURV1lEX94b7OBMeP1NEAKAnO1zMcZo4TPuFbOh42fpzzPsa2mUURWXjPo_FhOnr53Aba91m0eUw7NIWR7uRROWR5Aj9P/w480-h640/CB6F3A82-5AE4-448F-9CE6-85F73B520DFA.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Further into the foyer on the side table,</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2HipbbPycTe5ni-DyIJrwDiPjbrNpXj7B8dEeH_H9b2J8ypuLhC2MCt4RZ5Gto1Qqm-tY9UFwMIg1pGEK9DY_Z3G660EHQ7lcWLMUAo7LeM-xLYr_X9fHKWiOSdc65mmK-2d3CIVrHUWnhD5FvwVJCd5-AVRjhh4X21y-LQXVuFeMwqY5-1FC8CQ8JQsv/s4032/AFFD9F75-BF41-48B5-9868-3F70F1608B40.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2HipbbPycTe5ni-DyIJrwDiPjbrNpXj7B8dEeH_H9b2J8ypuLhC2MCt4RZ5Gto1Qqm-tY9UFwMIg1pGEK9DY_Z3G660EHQ7lcWLMUAo7LeM-xLYr_X9fHKWiOSdc65mmK-2d3CIVrHUWnhD5FvwVJCd5-AVRjhh4X21y-LQXVuFeMwqY5-1FC8CQ8JQsv/w480-h640/AFFD9F75-BF41-48B5-9868-3F70F1608B40.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br />I have changed out the lampshade that is usually blue for a black one, and added a sparkly tartan ribbon.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmbpGgAAmb1Rv5VcPW3DeqsdIkLOnxzenk7ryRT3Sr5eDJaWxDlddnCBpcoqDB_x1WGJcyouUb0MpJJp5mDZdsJ9OMyus8PIvsyjrdhdvL2HrYOHbggjJOd25NwPhr-E0jLVFteLmHlUAtKpKVjKfZauEovjooGKogCOCBk7U9ifPhgfTF-02llTFuefbu/s4000/2DE19C49-FED3-4725-B83F-BA341C7BA61F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3775" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmbpGgAAmb1Rv5VcPW3DeqsdIkLOnxzenk7ryRT3Sr5eDJaWxDlddnCBpcoqDB_x1WGJcyouUb0MpJJp5mDZdsJ9OMyus8PIvsyjrdhdvL2HrYOHbggjJOd25NwPhr-E0jLVFteLmHlUAtKpKVjKfZauEovjooGKogCOCBk7U9ifPhgfTF-02llTFuefbu/w604-h640/2DE19C49-FED3-4725-B83F-BA341C7BA61F.jpeg" width="604" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Detail.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfvo3s4hOMgthKMrXiIahmzHfAO38XJGRj4MH5WjJID2JY2YPPbd8SQJUZ5CmZinzYSw5tSi1_B-B8ojowxclDxLwCsPMpSFtcGTUHSFJcQ1K88E9wG9UWT_MopkGt6TDSIDFsa8qeud1Yzx0W8SAq4yB69cJEbtcKd5_ddciNwV_RXny6OAJ-LVvXwfZ/s6000/6F6BF8D4-5D98-4462-B57F-B4B3AC6C2C31.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfvo3s4hOMgthKMrXiIahmzHfAO38XJGRj4MH5WjJID2JY2YPPbd8SQJUZ5CmZinzYSw5tSi1_B-B8ojowxclDxLwCsPMpSFtcGTUHSFJcQ1K88E9wG9UWT_MopkGt6TDSIDFsa8qeud1Yzx0W8SAq4yB69cJEbtcKd5_ddciNwV_RXny6OAJ-LVvXwfZ/w640-h426/6F6BF8D4-5D98-4462-B57F-B4B3AC6C2C31.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /> A nativity scene all lit up dances merrily.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1L7i0VbJexZeczV_uK3rFXmzjKU9ozHPYzkELTH_WnCsEviLbUsyhBbV8QqjLBTIlLZgLxKkleie6JaDhsoToKAR08KMjVuIK7hyJaQNeE0RfKRumJdkrVI4beVw15lMny9ddrcr1QPz_KPsT5bNUxBFf903Gb531dVHdehXeFnAqUTGEA8303W9VaiGe/s3534/D0C7432B-7150-46D1-B64E-F5D3F678E373.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3534" data-original-width="2853" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1L7i0VbJexZeczV_uK3rFXmzjKU9ozHPYzkELTH_WnCsEviLbUsyhBbV8QqjLBTIlLZgLxKkleie6JaDhsoToKAR08KMjVuIK7hyJaQNeE0RfKRumJdkrVI4beVw15lMny9ddrcr1QPz_KPsT5bNUxBFf903Gb531dVHdehXeFnAqUTGEA8303W9VaiGe/w516-h640/D0C7432B-7150-46D1-B64E-F5D3F678E373.jpeg" width="516" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br />Near the side table, I've placed two more enormous ornaments, one indicating 'Joy,' and the other stating ‘Let it Snow.’</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis2bdA4x23QhpkH7jgXsauXQ9119QOzZf1QvxF0kCl7cylPLt7qucaNClC_mUzyy2JZ2Yg8GB6TseXr5G7o3KF6MYh-EiIByzXeSPGUCvLJKysB8Vkq5fHCxDxHCw-FnhKFT-G-Q8RsOZnbcjV1UVlqd3xXG2HY8kbYKtum652Y7l9Bq5roKREGehkL3jM/s4032/67F7AC0C-D3BF-4FC6-A0D9-9701D24CEC6D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis2bdA4x23QhpkH7jgXsauXQ9119QOzZf1QvxF0kCl7cylPLt7qucaNClC_mUzyy2JZ2Yg8GB6TseXr5G7o3KF6MYh-EiIByzXeSPGUCvLJKysB8Vkq5fHCxDxHCw-FnhKFT-G-Q8RsOZnbcjV1UVlqd3xXG2HY8kbYKtum652Y7l9Bq5roKREGehkL3jM/w480-h640/67F7AC0C-D3BF-4FC6-A0D9-9701D24CEC6D.jpeg" width="480" /></a><br /> <br /><br />At the piano, a garland of pine and berries has been added,<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZWTAvcjO6YfiQKBQyGGtU2LEV9DCGmx6FZAifexWh3E1e6bHz2NE5hjeBaoYsyv-cUASgPq-SD11lmeVvvvQiyGwdjHoH2zO4tDPaFiPcE3R35seTk17tTKXSEX0Ls3DNgRMaZNdMgw4UmHzUNU6DWqaK7Bpu74hXOmDPD4QXpBeXhDc117ZcnTDVgaD2/s6000/A9641595-57A4-49E0-8E6C-6AC649FBA03B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZWTAvcjO6YfiQKBQyGGtU2LEV9DCGmx6FZAifexWh3E1e6bHz2NE5hjeBaoYsyv-cUASgPq-SD11lmeVvvvQiyGwdjHoH2zO4tDPaFiPcE3R35seTk17tTKXSEX0Ls3DNgRMaZNdMgw4UmHzUNU6DWqaK7Bpu74hXOmDPD4QXpBeXhDc117ZcnTDVgaD2/w640-h426/A9641595-57A4-49E0-8E6C-6AC649FBA03B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIcgcfMJaeJYu7xBWF4p2MxPS9HUizJwA8qi34U7QDKf8wQBlePUpwFZv-LGd_dmc-OppcyRftKpBH_sN6Hpgo6NDScfwNlrD44uUjWuSMvVeb4pOBI9jbxfbpgHyesVoRgZD4D_gOl2SEP46kZIUjtMev9fRWyKpROPA03wQ4E5CfdNiAvILJAY8Rzge/s3596/FE624D7D-9E45-4E33-B6F2-25E7A2DB40FE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3596" data-original-width="2766" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIcgcfMJaeJYu7xBWF4p2MxPS9HUizJwA8qi34U7QDKf8wQBlePUpwFZv-LGd_dmc-OppcyRftKpBH_sN6Hpgo6NDScfwNlrD44uUjWuSMvVeb4pOBI9jbxfbpgHyesVoRgZD4D_gOl2SEP46kZIUjtMev9fRWyKpROPA03wQ4E5CfdNiAvILJAY8Rzge/w492-h640/FE624D7D-9E45-4E33-B6F2-25E7A2DB40FE.jpeg" width="492" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br />and the florals have been changed as well.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO1eY8fn1nZdRhyphenhyphenwesAnm84Otb1I178yORtwLVUr0TnDKMVbvzw6hzQgkcyzailEUGc8ObP0HI4_bBmHyXcOJVsENEeHY0ySVJusH4WAfMv04KciBzuvU4iZxnzBXP509Lq-louTlnA0IXCWPXREir5D51GmKzyVAO1DvOmC365fafrnrQedRmx41odnNO/s6000/19F40527-54C4-4114-B060-AEEB27BCE2C1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO1eY8fn1nZdRhyphenhyphenwesAnm84Otb1I178yORtwLVUr0TnDKMVbvzw6hzQgkcyzailEUGc8ObP0HI4_bBmHyXcOJVsENEeHY0ySVJusH4WAfMv04KciBzuvU4iZxnzBXP509Lq-louTlnA0IXCWPXREir5D51GmKzyVAO1DvOmC365fafrnrQedRmx41odnNO/w640-h426/19F40527-54C4-4114-B060-AEEB27BCE2C1.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /> <br />The music selection. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFE_mPemh4bQVordB1qUEdt7yZC8pPgqedpXDQgRTEkPddeorpyco1SdNYbowEgfjZfCx9jXdsHJtSs1eRDEEziopH2f69dYu0-7-FvrGObknSMdrYe4wZHFdCpx4_kenpzEQCAxUTtEr5snko3jNh-5Gq4V8rNpjjPQh_Jrw_WjIFb3meGvKwAlFhZZVI/s6000/C2E5CD32-BAE6-478B-A7CB-D5CC3E34C365.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFE_mPemh4bQVordB1qUEdt7yZC8pPgqedpXDQgRTEkPddeorpyco1SdNYbowEgfjZfCx9jXdsHJtSs1eRDEEziopH2f69dYu0-7-FvrGObknSMdrYe4wZHFdCpx4_kenpzEQCAxUTtEr5snko3jNh-5Gq4V8rNpjjPQh_Jrw_WjIFb3meGvKwAlFhZZVI/w640-h426/C2E5CD32-BAE6-478B-A7CB-D5CC3E34C365.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>An adorable little plaid lamp (Ralph Lauren) has been placed for an additional element of tartan.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn-qdGyHwP2-gE6jR_WHtLPmaMxrdxY1V_a8IeIRjXh3NZFaRplIKBdVqbxmwjl-XC37LKSs858_GiiSn1UgiGzgW_p3qH4ovaXCbuoKazLEko5mqdYzUpjhl3KOoPwMpVw-GkI7ySDijly6sSr-4VDfU2boS7r4u8gCfly3iYwjA2klG9KZnFGMndVJDl/s3794/1EC94041-9F64-46F0-857D-41B674AF0999.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3794" data-original-width="3018" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn-qdGyHwP2-gE6jR_WHtLPmaMxrdxY1V_a8IeIRjXh3NZFaRplIKBdVqbxmwjl-XC37LKSs858_GiiSn1UgiGzgW_p3qH4ovaXCbuoKazLEko5mqdYzUpjhl3KOoPwMpVw-GkI7ySDijly6sSr-4VDfU2boS7r4u8gCfly3iYwjA2klG9KZnFGMndVJDl/w510-h640/1EC94041-9F64-46F0-857D-41B674AF0999.jpeg" width="510" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>To your left, you will find the door leading to the laundry and garage.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRiOdiEE7bvV4G8gchWxHqWKn81-YlU6Rzy9E3zDcneUi-7RbcQc9OGNLgbWUlhafOtDYsAH6Mb29cyKWfohhGWGCgz7pG1dK31NI6DSA9sV8S6uYnBbmJ1MyYvC_EvrSnPkVUe1cYeqfi8rhDl9G33Lv5a5PJVhBpfKZoKx0KE1YKevST3ZGMvCNAZiI/s6000/F9CAFD4F-40E7-4A7D-BD7A-1E383700010B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRiOdiEE7bvV4G8gchWxHqWKn81-YlU6Rzy9E3zDcneUi-7RbcQc9OGNLgbWUlhafOtDYsAH6Mb29cyKWfohhGWGCgz7pG1dK31NI6DSA9sV8S6uYnBbmJ1MyYvC_EvrSnPkVUe1cYeqfi8rhDl9G33Lv5a5PJVhBpfKZoKx0KE1YKevST3ZGMvCNAZiI/w640-h426/F9CAFD4F-40E7-4A7D-BD7A-1E383700010B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here I have placed an adorable rug just next to my ballerina table. I love the berry and conifer motif!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzFociR9evbyTJgdo2SD5NFaP7I2ulR04D4NGuSSjKTOa0vNLBTsU5LYXMaQ2whBDWPV_-6cel8tHvKiQfWKE3TtQRKfpx1Ytn91DuFQDpv1uYDRdRcRqV2FIY12TU1nXp7BF6wDQQeK9gT1n0uX0d2jpUeVZN-scb0zs3MeMTVqcftntYCNda1YOteGA/s6000/20D2292B-8878-4AC3-BEF1-71EB0E28A594.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzFociR9evbyTJgdo2SD5NFaP7I2ulR04D4NGuSSjKTOa0vNLBTsU5LYXMaQ2whBDWPV_-6cel8tHvKiQfWKE3TtQRKfpx1Ytn91DuFQDpv1uYDRdRcRqV2FIY12TU1nXp7BF6wDQQeK9gT1n0uX0d2jpUeVZN-scb0zs3MeMTVqcftntYCNda1YOteGA/w640-h426/20D2292B-8878-4AC3-BEF1-71EB0E28A594.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>On the ballerina table, another arrangement in coordinating colors sits, right next to the navy chair now draped in lovely tartan, with one slipcovered and one throw pillow used to match the theme.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjad3q9Q1XXkwtnzzBFygXCwvcO6zDvuzjlAVxcgU1mVy-xBLE08DLthUcWrV6I5xMtxZu2EMTunEI1AVmuDxJndGmr0K0Nfaju47LjdWWcxgzqoNw3uhvddFNLt3brA_MYMsaZv2HdmiaintaWsSv1Ed7B_RZBzrvDq26ep9lUyFmKc9e4A6R8PFOtKKbg/s4032/35CE438E-5E8C-42F5-B171-C2C9BCD23337.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjad3q9Q1XXkwtnzzBFygXCwvcO6zDvuzjlAVxcgU1mVy-xBLE08DLthUcWrV6I5xMtxZu2EMTunEI1AVmuDxJndGmr0K0Nfaju47LjdWWcxgzqoNw3uhvddFNLt3brA_MYMsaZv2HdmiaintaWsSv1Ed7B_RZBzrvDq26ep9lUyFmKc9e4A6R8PFOtKKbg/w480-h640/35CE438E-5E8C-42F5-B171-C2C9BCD23337.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Floral detail.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXP-JPG82lNeb8VK0LlcLrFCkiJRoOPytFUcQOaC0J2pYO6ZUFYdIBusgOG4DzSRcQoSMp_C_KmDJpsYH3ByL5ggufxWuXW1fWlROEW8s9IRouTP59jCvAeAjn9ruPRohyphenhyphencn5zQv0iwNzZEJpcfgkl-1Fd-88PyKaA92dOdWaf6AQbv9XMvUtTQYFPWtoe/s6000/B4F0556B-DCAD-47B5-9C8F-794A3945715B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXP-JPG82lNeb8VK0LlcLrFCkiJRoOPytFUcQOaC0J2pYO6ZUFYdIBusgOG4DzSRcQoSMp_C_KmDJpsYH3ByL5ggufxWuXW1fWlROEW8s9IRouTP59jCvAeAjn9ruPRohyphenhyphencn5zQv0iwNzZEJpcfgkl-1Fd-88PyKaA92dOdWaf6AQbv9XMvUtTQYFPWtoe/w640-h426/B4F0556B-DCAD-47B5-9C8F-794A3945715B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Kitchen and Dining</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div> <br />The kitchen welcomes you with the aforementioned apron hanging prominently as you enter.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Just right for the season!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZT_3eNFRUTlQhOLdw-nmA-p79FztuG5zhyphenhyphenBl9_JzycdzDNT3WkiH17SXYAQMmdoB7P_AZtXa21otwPz_xPTlh1ConRfV3p2-II8DqrxhjaHCFmgKlnrdgo-ehGi0TFl9bZXRj5WznOmSSo-xbVvobtyWlk1wj821BDsj7NxryGqSREjSvt1GnnAhonRfz/s6000/40444FC5-12DB-4CEB-AA01-6D5AB33438DE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZT_3eNFRUTlQhOLdw-nmA-p79FztuG5zhyphenhyphenBl9_JzycdzDNT3WkiH17SXYAQMmdoB7P_AZtXa21otwPz_xPTlh1ConRfV3p2-II8DqrxhjaHCFmgKlnrdgo-ehGi0TFl9bZXRj5WznOmSSo-xbVvobtyWlk1wj821BDsj7NxryGqSREjSvt1GnnAhonRfz/w640-h426/40444FC5-12DB-4CEB-AA01-6D5AB33438DE.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The pattern.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE7LeTsU-R1ysQJUYyyyI-WmLTS21brUZUu6tfxLoqtu1PJrdcVPjzOriRubeynoH29EOY9bR1gw_NYgU7FU5y0YNmcG0fXMogkyoBFgbkFHv3E9Wgkb5L2aDnOIlILOUzKrKpkaAnr5dzVlbYk8RIuLAV3vst7bPDSX-iBiu42gQEQfPMiOCaifZxl3OX/s2749/ED61D825-DCC3-43E7-81B4-5E311929F9F3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>On the back of each barstool, I have draped a chiffon cover in black, and adorned each stool with mini wreaths of featuring berries and a double ribbon of tartan and winter holly.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9hWhqb7ksgT06cT_SkkoDHYl7360C2Hw2gG-lKUyjDJkOHG07qmljLOszUAS2QbHBvVCIwz5QZYklDwe9h6WfXO4PMkY_FJTSKPFe725pIiAgiJLqDd-gUzqf_ki0eUka8i_vGjiHnI08h_ETC1XkusjIpOyGi7SESyv0pO3ON84aldevV-w1pn1QHhn/s6000/FBBF906D-4DC4-427A-B443-12002E2E126C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9hWhqb7ksgT06cT_SkkoDHYl7360C2Hw2gG-lKUyjDJkOHG07qmljLOszUAS2QbHBvVCIwz5QZYklDwe9h6WfXO4PMkY_FJTSKPFe725pIiAgiJLqDd-gUzqf_ki0eUka8i_vGjiHnI08h_ETC1XkusjIpOyGi7SESyv0pO3ON84aldevV-w1pn1QHhn/w640-h426/FBBF906D-4DC4-427A-B443-12002E2E126C.jpeg" width="640" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next to the arrangement looking from the living area into the dining area rests my desk lamp. This lampshade has also been changed to black and I have added a large bow in tartan, of course!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYJGrWMQ4vad4m2Zzh6ueu1x-vYTwXnp-P4T4rOA7pseTVB4Ax8aK3yRDAHbgbtpy-J1CcnJUSmNuGf1FK-285otDGpAqExhRrKXN_6Mid7slOE6fB_BJ7QboSKZ947b_0HYO0pJgYhyP7u-EAWSPbbMCYVIBXAaKfhQCQI2buZ-aBQbPSDT_n_F1YOVf/s6000/59D1B714-751E-49B8-9963-EF2B6EC4571E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYJGrWMQ4vad4m2Zzh6ueu1x-vYTwXnp-P4T4rOA7pseTVB4Ax8aK3yRDAHbgbtpy-J1CcnJUSmNuGf1FK-285otDGpAqExhRrKXN_6Mid7slOE6fB_BJ7QboSKZ947b_0HYO0pJgYhyP7u-EAWSPbbMCYVIBXAaKfhQCQI2buZ-aBQbPSDT_n_F1YOVf/w640-h426/59D1B714-751E-49B8-9963-EF2B6EC4571E.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>A closer look.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggoDh0OfAYMk-ms9Szvp1PpOtXm-BNwzDdmtpyAcRyzWjdevRCvsGEQO9EZYGPkBZMd0IFQqWy5rRRnuBlZTtSrzVvvdpXLV6h58UXdCZhbk02QT2dNmYez3Rc6v3nzui9VqRedVxTLll43vg-f5UhHNRo4U9p9utaKGTrkO-6pGBqXKgHg20EGx1ZlxGW/s4961/8C1E664B-793D-4A53-ABDC-853E11932A02.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3966" data-original-width="4961" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggoDh0OfAYMk-ms9Szvp1PpOtXm-BNwzDdmtpyAcRyzWjdevRCvsGEQO9EZYGPkBZMd0IFQqWy5rRRnuBlZTtSrzVvvdpXLV6h58UXdCZhbk02QT2dNmYez3Rc6v3nzui9VqRedVxTLll43vg-f5UhHNRo4U9p9utaKGTrkO-6pGBqXKgHg20EGx1ZlxGW/w640-h512/8C1E664B-793D-4A53-ABDC-853E11932A02.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the living room, I have replicated the garland that I have featured in the dining area.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD525PUNxoCRiBwurr5pfe7q_b7X73y-bbpuHgJvEMQq6msFdLGqDZ6bZayO0C6A7x74FUvnhm9qghUMy5H9QfdBILsEjejeTGSI_I8gO_hbJk2gngASmMgF3hpJpaTPBLJVNcDxLeHfoPsSHWI68O1uHMW196jmYRPeQds_NxPuxBIVSknnoWLqCyT8n9/s6000/D9405186-0093-4341-9C04-BBC15B41FCFD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD525PUNxoCRiBwurr5pfe7q_b7X73y-bbpuHgJvEMQq6msFdLGqDZ6bZayO0C6A7x74FUvnhm9qghUMy5H9QfdBILsEjejeTGSI_I8gO_hbJk2gngASmMgF3hpJpaTPBLJVNcDxLeHfoPsSHWI68O1uHMW196jmYRPeQds_NxPuxBIVSknnoWLqCyT8n9/w640-h426/D9405186-0093-4341-9C04-BBC15B41FCFD.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Detail.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQ_RHbh_kynr7fx-IgQf95R7zLS_tzS7qVgfJZ1V6L5rHNVOeA6cg7ZDcWzz00p1SwD6mj2wXNjs_LiIb2wQS4ZqgTWuytP3caYL-cyid9ATmd-_ly3VJ8MS7UNHqxsNlws6cIQaRni5OSvtgSA1pUQpBvo8enrhC1Zsv6dypW4AKTDs1ZcDpsIwOOMVz/s6000/84C22897-0CF3-4960-9F10-595F21AD2E57.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQ_RHbh_kynr7fx-IgQf95R7zLS_tzS7qVgfJZ1V6L5rHNVOeA6cg7ZDcWzz00p1SwD6mj2wXNjs_LiIb2wQS4ZqgTWuytP3caYL-cyid9ATmd-_ly3VJ8MS7UNHqxsNlws6cIQaRni5OSvtgSA1pUQpBvo8enrhC1Zsv6dypW4AKTDs1ZcDpsIwOOMVz/w640-h426/84C22897-0CF3-4960-9F10-595F21AD2E57.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The sofa has been outfitted as well with slipcovered throw pillows in black and green, alongside additional throw pillows with a coordinating theme,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQlBhTdfS8eYqa_BF1qLPm_Igd9BNXO3FcFStPO7WHqktY3M1Apl0SU73mu75BMDJN-jvNI-aKTOLFdlf1FbW3Vo_yRMTpkKBnWXeCSOqL_JKyzkbc_lWBph-XIqqzEbcyjpOVqad_K1wLZd3R11u8IFkmGec6cVj6d6atRZpQnil307KlhWz7eTTTsmBZ/s5721/B0B1CEA5-5212-4656-B383-80F42326A931.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3983" data-original-width="5721" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQlBhTdfS8eYqa_BF1qLPm_Igd9BNXO3FcFStPO7WHqktY3M1Apl0SU73mu75BMDJN-jvNI-aKTOLFdlf1FbW3Vo_yRMTpkKBnWXeCSOqL_JKyzkbc_lWBph-XIqqzEbcyjpOVqad_K1wLZd3R11u8IFkmGec6cVj6d6atRZpQnil307KlhWz7eTTTsmBZ/w640-h446/B0B1CEA5-5212-4656-B383-80F42326A931.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and a blanket with a whimsical design.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQ4VC_QXsuZBc8Q8b-ZaVtb-36Kf2RWdiBaB13sxVj6G48ROCOUP_AAxN7H8sJtB6zHcl7eNeOZFQTLem4y_ZuXnczZ5UXZpcway-V_df_jOzMFDgrg-PhEhcOMgeP4PjtoHfqs5xpyHXax0dPjQuz6nKPRePPLrKYAhyRxEeTn8ENELIat-I98k4oFA7/s4023/6348072A-265A-4C18-BE2F-2FC1C970A883.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4023" data-original-width="2969" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQ4VC_QXsuZBc8Q8b-ZaVtb-36Kf2RWdiBaB13sxVj6G48ROCOUP_AAxN7H8sJtB6zHcl7eNeOZFQTLem4y_ZuXnczZ5UXZpcway-V_df_jOzMFDgrg-PhEhcOMgeP4PjtoHfqs5xpyHXax0dPjQuz6nKPRePPLrKYAhyRxEeTn8ENELIat-I98k4oFA7/w472-h640/6348072A-265A-4C18-BE2F-2FC1C970A883.jpeg" width="472" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>O Tannenbaum</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Christmas Tree blends right in with the décor of the house where I have featured gold-rimmed varying green and red ribbon, a wide tartan ribbon, and berry sprays.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7tc7XQ-1F0rUDSQB2s35P4pRDVhVPA__p2e0YHvhFThOK-M2eKwapuzHHz4BQDPxydMRLQojGznGvdf2OS_4Bxs89kO8T-OQd42fgqAyunPd8exGL-F2tn6leST1gmgCdUJ76puSG9wGz-R6_q8JKvOf9GepZZHVtOVyEduPZDXuUjcUhTOxTvZsc7qaG/s4032/9EB88826-0B84-4EE4-84D9-3A06B7520929.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7tc7XQ-1F0rUDSQB2s35P4pRDVhVPA__p2e0YHvhFThOK-M2eKwapuzHHz4BQDPxydMRLQojGznGvdf2OS_4Bxs89kO8T-OQd42fgqAyunPd8exGL-F2tn6leST1gmgCdUJ76puSG9wGz-R6_q8JKvOf9GepZZHVtOVyEduPZDXuUjcUhTOxTvZsc7qaG/w480-h640/9EB88826-0B84-4EE4-84D9-3A06B7520929.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Such gorgeous detail on this ribbon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTkwfe0XrxSNu6l3FqCT3A4BWR9Wwx4VayMEQithDV3mdISDgSI79cLGtOLb0O2G__ibKTnVE2XOxVjfe7jxF21F0ayngwpfuWcYJBJ9cCPFrh1I7WyykPGQT6CG5sjVBFRpGu_H2DVcpQ9jNIU7NNwKyWTVo8MpbOhjSVjOoPdHEmg8Pf3zltwYiSe0R/s6000/6BF18074-8BC4-49C2-A87B-AFA2047F7BBA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTkwfe0XrxSNu6l3FqCT3A4BWR9Wwx4VayMEQithDV3mdISDgSI79cLGtOLb0O2G__ibKTnVE2XOxVjfe7jxF21F0ayngwpfuWcYJBJ9cCPFrh1I7WyykPGQT6CG5sjVBFRpGu_H2DVcpQ9jNIU7NNwKyWTVo8MpbOhjSVjOoPdHEmg8Pf3zltwYiSe0R/w640-h426/6BF18074-8BC4-49C2-A87B-AFA2047F7BBA.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are many sizes of ornaments in green, red, gold, and black.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHye32R8GlktI6h5PqS9PK_sc0iPP1Bejo_W1zd7SKi4gIHBiNtGYXyr8BMJ3CRXa60AUiucx1PouHg8Tjf5ZdsKD97jzNbO21Mv8aZuYJJfOns5w1-N2VaEMT3A-Yeq2ttQ0etcWi-OvxQwSK4QHrDNfWiImFW1emECA7wgCHKMgB65Ep18HuSBNyrMQ/s6000/439E7E48-FDA6-4CF4-AEAD-00968D0D53D9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHye32R8GlktI6h5PqS9PK_sc0iPP1Bejo_W1zd7SKi4gIHBiNtGYXyr8BMJ3CRXa60AUiucx1PouHg8Tjf5ZdsKD97jzNbO21Mv8aZuYJJfOns5w1-N2VaEMT3A-Yeq2ttQ0etcWi-OvxQwSK4QHrDNfWiImFW1emECA7wgCHKMgB65Ep18HuSBNyrMQ/w640-h426/439E7E48-FDA6-4CF4-AEAD-00968D0D53D9.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The topper was made of a few sparkly berry sprays combined with several plain.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj6OBIG3DLSSqEThBbxXgXpcT-WOsD_hMRiv_D1xZk7KSPRHCBYcEyhG7HDMTGmU_2YfVO_StLsv5ddLXJOF1mskr78LWF0HO_rp5nyiqI4xC5GEA4AXa1C3XyLw5VKWDXZo7GmTBanmW6N8Qv4KQgcg2UpojwSqjHjDSpO4kqy7YyaY-UaDXLTmZZTCqz/s4032/E99B4299-06E7-481F-BC9F-21BCFC61290A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj6OBIG3DLSSqEThBbxXgXpcT-WOsD_hMRiv_D1xZk7KSPRHCBYcEyhG7HDMTGmU_2YfVO_StLsv5ddLXJOF1mskr78LWF0HO_rp5nyiqI4xC5GEA4AXa1C3XyLw5VKWDXZo7GmTBanmW6N8Qv4KQgcg2UpojwSqjHjDSpO4kqy7YyaY-UaDXLTmZZTCqz/w480-h640/E99B4299-06E7-481F-BC9F-21BCFC61290A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The topper.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjqtz-h6vJ1WfyCteHeUmI2EA_rsQuxTiwkvlDlDAqmgj5LbeNyZjtsq7fRQ4CD5RvnHDeuONAZVIbrDrOBnZLq2iNSO91cr8Jig2KShDuuTRXrohWQGDE9O9JtWJipuBFrlocSVTTxuf40YnmbNZrgJwiD4BqSEODJhUBaW5bEfk1W_0vRRN0I0zdT1v/s6000/A8E1BCA8-CB04-403F-BA5E-E4FCB6C3A0BF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjqtz-h6vJ1WfyCteHeUmI2EA_rsQuxTiwkvlDlDAqmgj5LbeNyZjtsq7fRQ4CD5RvnHDeuONAZVIbrDrOBnZLq2iNSO91cr8Jig2KShDuuTRXrohWQGDE9O9JtWJipuBFrlocSVTTxuf40YnmbNZrgJwiD4BqSEODJhUBaW5bEfk1W_0vRRN0I0zdT1v/w640-h426/A8E1BCA8-CB04-403F-BA5E-E4FCB6C3A0BF.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div>In the end, a very traditional tree!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMub23X_o08yvCHBux-gTMd_u2O1JMytyiyQcFcMR1DYOd-rU6tZZerI-dfyUxdePn14Q-3yN2OPz6hcJees3g-g_djlLkh0T_8AeE5s6TuscMwK9Ap1kJ47XoecjyCoakWTm2Z13yNEkyjgWCS4gItvqhryuYtcltznFtZ0M3kVYhc8D-77bbbvNT8qvc/s3261/0566BBE9-CBE4-44AC-BE70-60570F705A02.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3261" data-original-width="1424" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMub23X_o08yvCHBux-gTMd_u2O1JMytyiyQcFcMR1DYOd-rU6tZZerI-dfyUxdePn14Q-3yN2OPz6hcJees3g-g_djlLkh0T_8AeE5s6TuscMwK9Ap1kJ47XoecjyCoakWTm2Z13yNEkyjgWCS4gItvqhryuYtcltznFtZ0M3kVYhc8D-77bbbvNT8qvc/w280-h640/0566BBE9-CBE4-44AC-BE70-60570F705A02.jpeg" width="280" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The skirt features Santa against a dark background with stars, keeping in with the theme as well.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mM8BECO5bLa-3HnmxY4C-p_W7vXXnLBjpITvEmTy7TC434pAs5YseHl0o8t39X6LUBsN0pWGu07eHO7JOVHlBgat3B0JjskMwpqpQWpqwNYnnTH2_-XfVf6F2UDS1Z6EX3X0P6qmIzhxnmyiiseV5etQPCAHdC4h61Anis4BentLoJRRbmECA42ug13G/s4032/81F6D07D-E46C-4598-9F76-7D7374EF322D.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mM8BECO5bLa-3HnmxY4C-p_W7vXXnLBjpITvEmTy7TC434pAs5YseHl0o8t39X6LUBsN0pWGu07eHO7JOVHlBgat3B0JjskMwpqpQWpqwNYnnTH2_-XfVf6F2UDS1Z6EX3X0P6qmIzhxnmyiiseV5etQPCAHdC4h61Anis4BentLoJRRbmECA42ug13G/w480-h640/81F6D07D-E46C-4598-9F76-7D7374EF322D.png" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div>As you round the corner of the fireplace leaving the living area into the hall, I have placed another arrangement in antique silver,<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqS1j4g-_kAhzK2Nd6YHdGhklbNzRUDB-7WBLlmv3sZb62BEo7q_1WFGyJmAH0fgKA6PChijnvlDoxXJbOprCeBNTEB2ddw3MOPD84ZxPBFTwk1TiJr2ksLdta5fw8-qAHq2FNv3w_FaUIrBIPhTEkGUYaeZcgF5WnFQT_ERWOqKzONdbpXToyiNQTsrGi/s6000/47062851-6122-4590-9BE6-AC975AF40E71.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqS1j4g-_kAhzK2Nd6YHdGhklbNzRUDB-7WBLlmv3sZb62BEo7q_1WFGyJmAH0fgKA6PChijnvlDoxXJbOprCeBNTEB2ddw3MOPD84ZxPBFTwk1TiJr2ksLdta5fw8-qAHq2FNv3w_FaUIrBIPhTEkGUYaeZcgF5WnFQT_ERWOqKzONdbpXToyiNQTsrGi/w640-h426/47062851-6122-4590-9BE6-AC975AF40E71.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>again featuring blues, whites, reds, conifers, and berries.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The wreaths are decorated with tartan and berries.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcDeJyW3a5Qtyk9i1TZl5eVWIfj4tWIlJXArn2PbBLUoDOOBn83cD7Wc2HMQ47bpm05RlNUkx8chl61wnrBZgBkHOH4Jr7ZjTArvmpvOncJpfyRaLlnusqwdH_xyml7Hm1khquO_b2Qt5ZFSm_jqaBb3qyLVBrua7PwdXyxgMFeAzfaV7y36lHwW099iy/s6000/1990A791-7B50-4728-AC3F-5ECBC46CB00E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcDeJyW3a5Qtyk9i1TZl5eVWIfj4tWIlJXArn2PbBLUoDOOBn83cD7Wc2HMQ47bpm05RlNUkx8chl61wnrBZgBkHOH4Jr7ZjTArvmpvOncJpfyRaLlnusqwdH_xyml7Hm1khquO_b2Qt5ZFSm_jqaBb3qyLVBrua7PwdXyxgMFeAzfaV7y36lHwW099iy/w640-h426/1990A791-7B50-4728-AC3F-5ECBC46CB00E.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Detail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrbZ9ZsjfZO45aMbvX1wBkQPoY6hFkBTNBQw9FS57p6ZWsNLM6r20yYCPINjsfb11kacNqCuT_sJJOWK-kB3KWcdWbkBpGebBIGfE7A9PiTmBiRRbWgskx5nZf7Jg3Ij7mrdUbpsz1SQLETBvdWAH5jWH-ypHM-Wcjp9tocaEpe1LDKJEBeXlsDwTGA3o/s6000/AF69DDBD-2344-4C2C-8857-02256920E606.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrbZ9ZsjfZO45aMbvX1wBkQPoY6hFkBTNBQw9FS57p6ZWsNLM6r20yYCPINjsfb11kacNqCuT_sJJOWK-kB3KWcdWbkBpGebBIGfE7A9PiTmBiRRbWgskx5nZf7Jg3Ij7mrdUbpsz1SQLETBvdWAH5jWH-ypHM-Wcjp9tocaEpe1LDKJEBeXlsDwTGA3o/w640-h426/AF69DDBD-2344-4C2C-8857-02256920E606.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5qJnAB0KgJSt-nlL33GwLttxwMeLivOUkwSYmJVeEKX20UY1qwVGfWpFd419mvF1UYTAhgZkhu2vg9j4LUP0Evy_07cz8Oazsa5JqUW0XqWcf1GKJRbNVgVjC84BTIevTXqIWiccAmfDrj-9wE8a5r_gf-DlDnyTFLE-pfneDGH5b8SyeJ0whCDkepAe/s6000/1D604EB9-3A33-4B15-8D38-57CFF632BB30.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5qJnAB0KgJSt-nlL33GwLttxwMeLivOUkwSYmJVeEKX20UY1qwVGfWpFd419mvF1UYTAhgZkhu2vg9j4LUP0Evy_07cz8Oazsa5JqUW0XqWcf1GKJRbNVgVjC84BTIevTXqIWiccAmfDrj-9wE8a5r_gf-DlDnyTFLE-pfneDGH5b8SyeJ0whCDkepAe/w640-h426/1D604EB9-3A33-4B15-8D38-57CFF632BB30.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><i>Master bedroom</i></div><div><i><br /></i>In this bedroom, I have changed out the bedding to red and black, and I used green as an accent color shown here in the foundation pillows and sheer curtains. A simple garland with berries adorns the headboard.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi04gxbYGvfFjKq3s4Pg5GrR1iaa8eYW9w7FUOInGslk1Pa7xCiKU8KWcjaGgfeBGPiaxD9ufxyaH3PFuPrPoGfRgXcSBcAW7HgAP-C6pN4iRDwhN0KSfwSnd20jw3k9lOWu6V0W_licUpRd_vU4x7Wy0cqJTRdpMuLGiOQFMCqAx8uk5Dyhr1mSX_NHJXx/s2297/8A063FCD-7D63-43A7-9762-80700120E8F8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1523" data-original-width="2297" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi04gxbYGvfFjKq3s4Pg5GrR1iaa8eYW9w7FUOInGslk1Pa7xCiKU8KWcjaGgfeBGPiaxD9ufxyaH3PFuPrPoGfRgXcSBcAW7HgAP-C6pN4iRDwhN0KSfwSnd20jw3k9lOWu6V0W_licUpRd_vU4x7Wy0cqJTRdpMuLGiOQFMCqAx8uk5Dyhr1mSX_NHJXx/w640-h424/8A063FCD-7D63-43A7-9762-80700120E8F8.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I adore this embroidered pillow I found at a local antique. Just perfect!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwuQshqlpJaGDezDYNSz1DuWIu-C2e73nNQk37WMM7WIw0TdWWumCF6nZr09RjNKB4yEwJ4xkr2UwZvV-5gO_UvsLEoVt5XO84SAC90a8qPRRES2Lgip0NFq9uunKa133gHeo_8RyiMOcefNOwhGKel5o09tCScplLNNPPYRUq7QrN3zb_xRozjZOqxfx/s5757/FB644F05-3940-453F-AF49-626BD0C97DF4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3838" data-original-width="5757" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwuQshqlpJaGDezDYNSz1DuWIu-C2e73nNQk37WMM7WIw0TdWWumCF6nZr09RjNKB4yEwJ4xkr2UwZvV-5gO_UvsLEoVt5XO84SAC90a8qPRRES2Lgip0NFq9uunKa133gHeo_8RyiMOcefNOwhGKel5o09tCScplLNNPPYRUq7QrN3zb_xRozjZOqxfx/w640-h426/FB644F05-3940-453F-AF49-626BD0C97DF4.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /><br />The fireplace mantle has been hung with care using festive tartan stockings while the top features a lighted conifer garland and berries.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It is such a fun design!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVbWgy64j244HfzR6DiTQ3tc3nkl6SVjDFsab4m_hxesgY8xKqSraQyHII6a_cBfyqWClVg0MemffcEUnehuWFCUrQW35QhPdDCdUOd2OpUv10bbShx5TBZvDpgrIDWkMCIgOAGw-x_XauTPbd1EJpxibJAdfxiTahYO6FXKyCU-yvfDdUEPyV2eRPRxzH/s6000/DDA6E0B4-5521-4B10-90AC-7636DF5ABFCB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVbWgy64j244HfzR6DiTQ3tc3nkl6SVjDFsab4m_hxesgY8xKqSraQyHII6a_cBfyqWClVg0MemffcEUnehuWFCUrQW35QhPdDCdUOd2OpUv10bbShx5TBZvDpgrIDWkMCIgOAGw-x_XauTPbd1EJpxibJAdfxiTahYO6FXKyCU-yvfDdUEPyV2eRPRxzH/w640-h426/DDA6E0B4-5521-4B10-90AC-7636DF5ABFCB.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Each bed has a foundation pillow in green, and each has a festive throw pillow.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I hope all of you who care to stop by my blog are well and in good health.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I just wanted to pop in and share my tablescape for this year's festivities. I do hope you enjoy.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This year, to match the theme and décor of the house, I set a very traditional table. The theme in the house featured lots of tartan and winter berries. If you would like to view the complete house tour, you may do so by visiting the post on my blog <a href="https://fromparsimonioustoperfection.blogspot.com/2023/12/a-tartan-and-winterberry-christmas.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj54GpRCBwvjBv-_wHYhPu8JtyNfibx0IrRFckOKOTz52YTQQZ94LyCw3f-6Gq4wB_9-l_1_usdH0hQ5a8sd6C5jb0oPL2IueLmUaj4BVPqSDa4lr-rwzmQy6XR_7cSAifkOMYS6Q6OqgNoKWvltppyzlTyaS9HtQ__9-_Bm6Qud2q0VW7XueFrovKxi0T0/s6000/E92825CD-01BD-4C4D-8EDC-2A5D0564DE8C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj54GpRCBwvjBv-_wHYhPu8JtyNfibx0IrRFckOKOTz52YTQQZ94LyCw3f-6Gq4wB_9-l_1_usdH0hQ5a8sd6C5jb0oPL2IueLmUaj4BVPqSDa4lr-rwzmQy6XR_7cSAifkOMYS6Q6OqgNoKWvltppyzlTyaS9HtQ__9-_Bm6Qud2q0VW7XueFrovKxi0T0/w640-h426/E92825CD-01BD-4C4D-8EDC-2A5D0564DE8C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">I wanted the table to be cohesive with the rest of the home, so I was mindful of that as I considered the feeling I wanted the table to emulate.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I began setting this table with a rich green damask. A glamourous black charger with ornate silver detail was placed next. A dramatic napkin was placed alongside the charger.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSz9IAkXAsyhdXNsNBhyphenhyphenFDI1TpYiEDZnxnVACabgm_ZPimaCwOBKmnvCqiDxfAOIhBdHJ-fRUvzVrlwZERwYMM8lYsMQXllhgwTSrobEfzhyL_HWQlwMEvxH9beuiypxRgxVTrmgjvwI-fikuTRyHIAsv18bJYMl5LlBJHI9_JwOB7SYx7NmAHNpgv1j1/s6000/CD1AAA06-EE3A-4525-A693-506A30C21F0A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSz9IAkXAsyhdXNsNBhyphenhyphenFDI1TpYiEDZnxnVACabgm_ZPimaCwOBKmnvCqiDxfAOIhBdHJ-fRUvzVrlwZERwYMM8lYsMQXllhgwTSrobEfzhyL_HWQlwMEvxH9beuiypxRgxVTrmgjvwI-fikuTRyHIAsv18bJYMl5LlBJHI9_JwOB7SYx7NmAHNpgv1j1/w640-h426/CD1AAA06-EE3A-4525-A693-506A30C21F0A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A festive tartan plate sets the scene for a Merry fête.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOu5geZv4XISV553UzGEss4GqEzoMX4x5jCeiH9QU0tDwq5X1uSQG9TQIthOaHVO4sZ9vv4-ID2l_5GU2v4xp4CpJWU0zbdtY52z_f4yCp57xQ5Fk724AYrKPHS98MvPrMlqMDxCmWZxZ-Os5JaNSgYwGyLMm59LfhBjfwnwT4uNBrkdyuU7zx0b8Q7Nkk/s6000/2909569F-784E-447A-9AC3-2B1695A9861F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOu5geZv4XISV553UzGEss4GqEzoMX4x5jCeiH9QU0tDwq5X1uSQG9TQIthOaHVO4sZ9vv4-ID2l_5GU2v4xp4CpJWU0zbdtY52z_f4yCp57xQ5Fk724AYrKPHS98MvPrMlqMDxCmWZxZ-Os5JaNSgYwGyLMm59LfhBjfwnwT4uNBrkdyuU7zx0b8Q7Nkk/w640-h426/2909569F-784E-447A-9AC3-2B1695A9861F.jpeg" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The placement of black dessert plates comes next, building a cohesive look on the tabletop.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiceVYimxUhnJ6pqjZHTNDGIzDG5x-4ap12BZ85i75FSfhfpsAxZR3lIVtK_JVik93sljKRJJe_6h5Q76_FuRBf0_hz8nzdaLMdsvruKq1zv-k94dYd-ulR29ISMGTeejl6hXDzaBnJPPOURyuz9XoSwtB5X6ln8TOuaKDTLiH24PKEGn-J51Nuiq17OqNK/s6000/468E2518-2C87-4104-B645-9A8AC90FE382.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiceVYimxUhnJ6pqjZHTNDGIzDG5x-4ap12BZ85i75FSfhfpsAxZR3lIVtK_JVik93sljKRJJe_6h5Q76_FuRBf0_hz8nzdaLMdsvruKq1zv-k94dYd-ulR29ISMGTeejl6hXDzaBnJPPOURyuz9XoSwtB5X6ln8TOuaKDTLiH24PKEGn-J51Nuiq17OqNK/w640-h426/468E2518-2C87-4104-B645-9A8AC90FE382.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGRaO1jhU8CnLitx9SNarh2PI5F4R26DG2Xvc18eaNclNkFC6iCgEwD5XWg5ZR3aUDhXgf02V5jvFMiO3I7n4UtF4ORN0KtPSE6zggOHdkXAP03jKErgQj064DTd2Uc4ovtotHccPWQpak9Zk9WdrLUZTL8PvW9HelAipxYSEt1FKQbtgkFKhgWlDcYvWC/s6000/DE9949F6-F9DF-4149-A340-B875585265C2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGRaO1jhU8CnLitx9SNarh2PI5F4R26DG2Xvc18eaNclNkFC6iCgEwD5XWg5ZR3aUDhXgf02V5jvFMiO3I7n4UtF4ORN0KtPSE6zggOHdkXAP03jKErgQj064DTd2Uc4ovtotHccPWQpak9Zk9WdrLUZTL8PvW9HelAipxYSEt1FKQbtgkFKhgWlDcYvWC/w640-h426/DE9949F6-F9DF-4149-A340-B875585265C2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For bread service, a dainty appetizer plate with a darling holly motif completes the plate stack.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZYoMJon6iVm0uZWMhBn9L0sxkpWXEtd5cLx-M7QNKEAOVCHFAbtR2ATDvx9bokc-_o1ZKo8x61lUQuFtZutqTj6-c31BvMWIwhqe78CxdNmQvpapUaLjgsF9aXNrATWKdmre-2M1e1hezKMQgK64aPsylbEP3jftoh4Am8_xHJ4P1oUpe3bi3cb1Isl-L/s6000/3CF34C79-C5B5-4010-AC6E-4F7AC91F3745.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZYoMJon6iVm0uZWMhBn9L0sxkpWXEtd5cLx-M7QNKEAOVCHFAbtR2ATDvx9bokc-_o1ZKo8x61lUQuFtZutqTj6-c31BvMWIwhqe78CxdNmQvpapUaLjgsF9aXNrATWKdmre-2M1e1hezKMQgK64aPsylbEP3jftoh4Am8_xHJ4P1oUpe3bi3cb1Isl-L/w640-h426/3CF34C79-C5B5-4010-AC6E-4F7AC91F3745.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">At each setting, I placed a little box filled with a Lindt chocolate and two Ferrero Rocher hazelnut candies. A perfect take-away treat for guests!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1lCGppUUA3I_lA5sbEWHqhg-KI4wY51ATaRJi2oTrX5qcKA5N8buHcGwMs4NNSDQFNXBf2Zxj27ZOI0TL-5ODaffMDTIOeM22rDr_s69WRonPRWsLCYf-QvPam9zRAohe3YqzvcObvoB07QcxdhQLxYDgofQrrwVwt83bV2y01xFgecE6uynWLNuQdQvc/s6000/C3E415EC-1B3B-4B0A-BD85-E8E65D959EEB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1lCGppUUA3I_lA5sbEWHqhg-KI4wY51ATaRJi2oTrX5qcKA5N8buHcGwMs4NNSDQFNXBf2Zxj27ZOI0TL-5ODaffMDTIOeM22rDr_s69WRonPRWsLCYf-QvPam9zRAohe3YqzvcObvoB07QcxdhQLxYDgofQrrwVwt83bV2y01xFgecE6uynWLNuQdQvc/w640-h426/C3E415EC-1B3B-4B0A-BD85-E8E65D959EEB.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Once closed, each box was tied with a tartan ribbon and adorned with a tiny pine and berry spray.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh946hSEFyK3nmT9hDcYMJHO5tOTTUv6Y8UwCaJziGwhYc8UvrXNaYfYXNqgjieYcPFlMsKw2zmO_CAx6M1Lc_NHDEgCDUkWKwJCASQxAksFgv6Rvt_F2Yj4kmCHbK0fTuSnSmSo87y_X4g28K2sakPCpOGTjsqsG3qqURdQ7M9wVU5ONyHTu4lV_XLw0bb/s6000/A7AE5A97-80A2-4BA8-9A2E-B2FCE0F94040.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh946hSEFyK3nmT9hDcYMJHO5tOTTUv6Y8UwCaJziGwhYc8UvrXNaYfYXNqgjieYcPFlMsKw2zmO_CAx6M1Lc_NHDEgCDUkWKwJCASQxAksFgv6Rvt_F2Yj4kmCHbK0fTuSnSmSo87y_X4g28K2sakPCpOGTjsqsG3qqURdQ7M9wVU5ONyHTu4lV_XLw0bb/w640-h426/A7AE5A97-80A2-4BA8-9A2E-B2FCE0F94040.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So sweet!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB4zLoOEs6S7XsODfCBAb30rT7FtDcYhm39B2VG-288pcUu0gKdiBAhv1vIMnFiT4822Fiw8pBp9GeOcxdbPR7DMvkzoDDrS5jdur0JnWMG5bi_wJXiWDJkm1Hl30U9xIwrH7YDglpWLlP0vGJ5lnbpLEnrgBW3tjWRVFAPlukgYN8yXG6auJ_0sKZ751W/s6000/281B01B9-9D16-4648-91BD-D305A6A7531B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB4zLoOEs6S7XsODfCBAb30rT7FtDcYhm39B2VG-288pcUu0gKdiBAhv1vIMnFiT4822Fiw8pBp9GeOcxdbPR7DMvkzoDDrS5jdur0JnWMG5bi_wJXiWDJkm1Hl30U9xIwrH7YDglpWLlP0vGJ5lnbpLEnrgBW3tjWRVFAPlukgYN8yXG6auJ_0sKZ751W/w640-h426/281B01B9-9D16-4648-91BD-D305A6A7531B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Closeup of the details.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheoWcl39nN8Zl0y2d2uWm7IzPeQIj3bNKX96XNb4VGc7x_MWd81doJiBZI3EfP_XjWA1Gu0CGglI_7Nsya8qZTshxhIJ3GGDHUp1M0p_zLySxDvssZoNl15SOmSzCZyqY25PAs5imoQIdgqK4n_isTaxvCcMaN-p9c9vJ_8igib-tM9BSCZ9UWG7k_ZzoK/s6000/98E171D8-7D21-4114-8839-DBA29E5E19B8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheoWcl39nN8Zl0y2d2uWm7IzPeQIj3bNKX96XNb4VGc7x_MWd81doJiBZI3EfP_XjWA1Gu0CGglI_7Nsya8qZTshxhIJ3GGDHUp1M0p_zLySxDvssZoNl15SOmSzCZyqY25PAs5imoQIdgqK4n_isTaxvCcMaN-p9c9vJ_8igib-tM9BSCZ9UWG7k_ZzoK/w640-h426/98E171D8-7D21-4114-8839-DBA29E5E19B8.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A tiny coaster in shiny stainless steel works on this table as a saucer<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYlwcH_Qz4JyBstRhtWcrwssvrJO5DTDgRLCxCldlvbpCqhQjoHWisTfw20QOVuJ_t1yDBrgoc2k4BkNgM7b6z43mJPu_d6Vjm1-FUNsyR8BriaoeAug17Fio60bZUJwdxrYMvApFJUOaRU3eJLn_YxYNEmjPUTR96HQyzzz3xsMqVLhc1FEjhdM0eBfAr/s6000/EB218B86-4450-462D-AD18-CFC95504C130.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYlwcH_Qz4JyBstRhtWcrwssvrJO5DTDgRLCxCldlvbpCqhQjoHWisTfw20QOVuJ_t1yDBrgoc2k4BkNgM7b6z43mJPu_d6Vjm1-FUNsyR8BriaoeAug17Fio60bZUJwdxrYMvApFJUOaRU3eJLn_YxYNEmjPUTR96HQyzzz3xsMqVLhc1FEjhdM0eBfAr/w640-h426/EB218B86-4450-462D-AD18-CFC95504C130.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">when paired with beautiful ruby red teacups.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUapMCMHL_k_K3_4MuJOB9bFyiN_eR0bIN7zTK48kF5JSspFQZdSpJgkYd8IUlElYn_G_A2GHHIwRSAy5D1xOlQGHjeceVws0azHvcY7vSZi078WYi6_ke0Og_TbHd3y9ILn5fUQ5MVgMXq9v42mjGHD67544KqrSFYj6QgnVQGLOfTuP3WzTKkvUZAnKg/s6000/24F608A4-6E15-41FD-99B5-EF121B053A5B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUapMCMHL_k_K3_4MuJOB9bFyiN_eR0bIN7zTK48kF5JSspFQZdSpJgkYd8IUlElYn_G_A2GHHIwRSAy5D1xOlQGHjeceVws0azHvcY7vSZi078WYi6_ke0Og_TbHd3y9ILn5fUQ5MVgMXq9v42mjGHD67544KqrSFYj6QgnVQGLOfTuP3WzTKkvUZAnKg/w640-h426/24F608A4-6E15-41FD-99B5-EF121B053A5B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxmb1zhITfoAQZNdEmn7dk9Qb0FLUqmgdMlD-Mkp5lpzgJ_Fg6md0ewIZAexRzDnwGHDusr1wMwd1413XHJOSCj40SgHSsafWYYRMd9g59iR8HeS31igN97YU3pCmotLFMAVM3s1WsbeHTIA9HKg6SgBdgT-CK55pbo2IRfxbrhyepsZGxknUzXqcY1MB/s6000/E07052C5-9A68-4ACA-8344-F0565AE8C701.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;">The floral arrangement matches the theme in the home this year with its bold color palette.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRVzxjuTqhKbJygjjOKuNljM3rM0sB1tkoTnlqnMvYuQcm19ae2vzjJajHDUcfGFqTgsIfklM2MlZ4vWi17LbvkMSk1up-_um4tcLQceJA4LJshiJabdcdYcVFxHzSSWnoVyBY9rq4xt6Bn0piN0tObccDmvjJYqK6m_boO_Xmh1fVUjTrnPQlzbHg6CWi/s6000/B3F479F0-196E-45C2-B20D-8B88E789C217.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRVzxjuTqhKbJygjjOKuNljM3rM0sB1tkoTnlqnMvYuQcm19ae2vzjJajHDUcfGFqTgsIfklM2MlZ4vWi17LbvkMSk1up-_um4tcLQceJA4LJshiJabdcdYcVFxHzSSWnoVyBY9rq4xt6Bn0piN0tObccDmvjJYqK6m_boO_Xmh1fVUjTrnPQlzbHg6CWi/w640-h426/B3F479F0-196E-45C2-B20D-8B88E789C217.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>From my family to yours, wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">'Til next we meet...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">--Y</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">From my collection:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Green damask topper, <i>Amazon</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Dramatic floral napkins, <i>April Cornell Merry Black Collection, purchased via Ebay</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ornate black charger plates, <i>Amazon</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Tartan plates, <i>Tommy Bahama, HomeGoods</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Black plates, from several years ago, <i>Housewares International, Generic</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Appetizer/Bread Holly plates, <i>Robert Stanley Home Collection, Local Antique</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Silver Flatware, <i>Wallace Silversmiths Antique Baroque Collection, Horchow/Neiman Marcus</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Red teacups, <i>Anchor Hocking Ruby Red, Local Antique</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Champagne flutes, <i>Ralph Lauren Aston Collection</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Green goblets, <i>Generic</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Shorter silver candle holder, <i>Godinger, Local Antique</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Tall silver candle holder, <i>Unknown Maker, Local Antique</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Stainless steel coasters used as saucers, <i>Local Antique</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; 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Part Five: DIY Spanish Style Woodfired Pizza Oven<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuaNBFVuvB3u6I_YldrfZUOCwliQthVH7xOrxcPDNFD1jfSrQLd4kYShOBeEOcwBa66s59ZRYKqwqwQlUtfQeuoFT5yQJTO_cq1qB86pJSgpMS69T8EYPHpqY4IGeQomZj5qxxD32mBe8RBwGRuG5mO35-0bN3sIWmru_cjyRdNKt_ZzJhpcjqxOEc82zf/s4000/FB22DFAD-6F28-4276-B151-9CE8AFBA391D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2737" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuaNBFVuvB3u6I_YldrfZUOCwliQthVH7xOrxcPDNFD1jfSrQLd4kYShOBeEOcwBa66s59ZRYKqwqwQlUtfQeuoFT5yQJTO_cq1qB86pJSgpMS69T8EYPHpqY4IGeQomZj5qxxD32mBe8RBwGRuG5mO35-0bN3sIWmru_cjyRdNKt_ZzJhpcjqxOEc82zf/w438-h640/FB22DFAD-6F28-4276-B151-9CE8AFBA391D.jpeg" width="438" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello, lovely DIY and decorating enthusiasts! Thank you so much for taking the time to pop by my blog. Today's post was a long time in the making. I hope you will enjoy and also be patient with the length of this post. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For a few years, I had long wanted a woodfired pizza oven. I think I first became obsessed when we began frequenting Sammy's Woodfired Pizza Kitchen when my kiddos were very little. This predated Pieology and Blaze Pizza Restaurants being near where I lived, and I had never tasted such delicious pizza!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I began stalking these ovens online, it was probably somewhere between 2016 or 2018, so quite a while ago!! In the time since, the in-home pizza oven has become immensely popular. When I began looking, most pizza ovens cost anywhere from four thousand to twenty thousand dollars! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Isn't this fab? It's the <a href="https://www.breadstoneovens.com/products/turnkey-1500-b-short-wood-fired-brick-oven" target="_blank">Four Grand-Mere 1500 B Short 22 Turnkey</a> by The Bread Stone Oven Company, and starts at $13,995.00.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDDPXz6iXeXhwYO4JNjq7eSz1je0Sq_0HYyhW9E18tz38lZheIp349g4FJKYSym_iYfNnq39yMHsfrxVJhVv2WpituFGPvPaSqGZtqd3eMu_Ub3G353faenJnFNol7sX4qaO5Ib41IhBJH4FhSBEX2eWkfn2wjkLZxZfAaeVX3QPP5ikrVaW1RGaxwYI0i" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDDPXz6iXeXhwYO4JNjq7eSz1je0Sq_0HYyhW9E18tz38lZheIp349g4FJKYSym_iYfNnq39yMHsfrxVJhVv2WpituFGPvPaSqGZtqd3eMu_Ub3G353faenJnFNol7sX4qaO5Ib41IhBJH4FhSBEX2eWkfn2wjkLZxZfAaeVX3QPP5ikrVaW1RGaxwYI0i=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />One of my favorites is the <a href="https://fornopiombo.com/products/palazzo?variant=40667781988546" target="_blank">Palazzo</a> from Forno Piombo. These beauties have a starting price of $14,000.00. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBV1mN5ovdgkNnIe4xaqGWwp_lepWPoX9BipPIyd7nhZJ6p2c3NVoy1cO_tP95B2XizOpawfHXn3y14bWrnOoxize7QLR8Jm_J60G-B2BbNmkWE1Wue_awuTeO1m7ZGLy86ykJYO7hdWcBjbG3NMdIljmA0lawyYaHfzbMYUzzmrlRKU_PmMVDul9TKgxY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBV1mN5ovdgkNnIe4xaqGWwp_lepWPoX9BipPIyd7nhZJ6p2c3NVoy1cO_tP95B2XizOpawfHXn3y14bWrnOoxize7QLR8Jm_J60G-B2BbNmkWE1Wue_awuTeO1m7ZGLy86ykJYO7hdWcBjbG3NMdIljmA0lawyYaHfzbMYUzzmrlRKU_PmMVDul9TKgxY=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I even liked rustic looking ovens such as the Lisboa Traditional Oven on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rustic-Lisboa-Traditional-Premium-Pizza/dp/B07W7D6VR9/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/135-6366978-3682351?pd_rd_w=ag57S&content-id=amzn1.sym.116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_p=116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_r=P6PZMA0XAPFABFJRN9M9&pd_rd_wg=bh1PM&pd_rd_r=1e22c4e1-1fd1-4a2a-a13f-3aee210f9e72&pd_rd_i=B07W7D6VR9&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, which starts at $3,895.00.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEig2IPdgsaiKW-0G3UUOFnrhZzRUKnMzlqsrNHZ-MWBAPcb7EO8xbOBkdQetp2KiLIrJnerTEEDZnaB9YbL2W755YjAyOFsc7cyoz186d3xm-1IDj5tRe9uNo9dL5I0Y8hP61S5xmcP0icTNpaEDqpgM-JK8g2lWll7UXKlkSWTjLVETbJ1Adu32RlV_XO8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1358" data-original-width="1500" height="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEig2IPdgsaiKW-0G3UUOFnrhZzRUKnMzlqsrNHZ-MWBAPcb7EO8xbOBkdQetp2KiLIrJnerTEEDZnaB9YbL2W755YjAyOFsc7cyoz186d3xm-1IDj5tRe9uNo9dL5I0Y8hP61S5xmcP0icTNpaEDqpgM-JK8g2lWll7UXKlkSWTjLVETbJ1Adu32RlV_XO8=w640-h580" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the interim since those first inklings of obsession, several companies have jumped at the opportunity of the popularity of the pizza oven, and now there are even kits, tabletop versions, and versions that fit right on your charcoal grill, for not much money! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After fantasizing about ovens like these and watching about a bazillion videos of people making their own oven out of everything from exercise balls and perlite mixed with concrete, cob, to handmade clay bricks, to mud and straw, ad nauseum, and so on in perpetuity, even researching the ancient ovens of Pompeii, tandoor ovens, lol...I set out to bite the bullet and make my own. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This build was initiated the last week of November of 2020, and I completed the work early March of 2021, so it took me approximately three months and a week to complete. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After all this time, the oven has held up remarkably well, with my only having to replace a couple of tiles on the facade, just repainting it only this year...and we still use and enjoy the oven thoroughly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Please keep in mind that I am an absolute novice, and at the time of this build, I had never built anything this major. Hindsight is always 20/20, and I am sure that expert builders will recognize my errors immediately, lol!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My method was an amalgamation of several of the aforementioned. Here is my process:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First, I began with a freshly painted concrete slab. This is my porch which was already in existence. In this photo's background, you catch a glimpse of my pile of concrete blocks and of fire bricks. I made sure to use these type of bricks in the build because they are specifically fired to withstand higher temperatures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhog9ac5__PQ0-X7D6Y0Vd1ASodBUkOBuOPkbHZkcmBp1SwWmXIeuW7gAmL8Do3BgMwWhfYyg80F5aGUEDBKoL2BzCXYoN4iOF2va9AsLUHvIWACb_RdOSYFc-WuT87Z6iJoWrHPuTlsev1SeYFMzpVP3lnl96gBJEKMAkfY4alhdASCN_mszA8RAyyMqsA/s4000/E805DDA4-964F-4EBB-A040-2BED57148B5F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhog9ac5__PQ0-X7D6Y0Vd1ASodBUkOBuOPkbHZkcmBp1SwWmXIeuW7gAmL8Do3BgMwWhfYyg80F5aGUEDBKoL2BzCXYoN4iOF2va9AsLUHvIWACb_RdOSYFc-WuT87Z6iJoWrHPuTlsev1SeYFMzpVP3lnl96gBJEKMAkfY4alhdASCN_mszA8RAyyMqsA/w480-h640/E805DDA4-964F-4EBB-A040-2BED57148B5F.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, I measured out the space where I would be building the foundation for the oven,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6HcWRXA4qN0VB0979grXNun1r5J5D0akgVdFJzfqDJxgue1HdVxhrtAdX8wknRbuGUmKZEhJTigPfSxWmuaYZo3BUw2l_J0KcS4Kn_07M7b3SxBIwjKlHtyYZs0lAQAo0d_MeSmGUXSr_54rg9ccps2lNMw-6XBT9kSr1C0zheTTxph6z-YBTCUB-d9g/s4000/4622D96D-350E-4625-887B-9E60077F3358.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6HcWRXA4qN0VB0979grXNun1r5J5D0akgVdFJzfqDJxgue1HdVxhrtAdX8wknRbuGUmKZEhJTigPfSxWmuaYZo3BUw2l_J0KcS4Kn_07M7b3SxBIwjKlHtyYZs0lAQAo0d_MeSmGUXSr_54rg9ccps2lNMw-6XBT9kSr1C0zheTTxph6z-YBTCUB-d9g/w480-h640/4622D96D-350E-4625-887B-9E60077F3358.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and dry-stacked to see how the build would look. This process was very time consuming and needed a great deal of patience as I stacked, demolished, re-stacked, and demolished again, until I was satisfied with the layout. I used extra large concrete cinder blocks for the foundation, along with smaller ones and concrete caps as well.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDdsqIGlyNA_s5yM9FjXtUw7QbvxeevFU3HliH2voT2K0aSVedp7uhPTB6ElUvvVOTvqBTc_SLP1Qds3CRWMpkAdNfkhEdyIQkQP0gOQd6RoLQGbPplQ3eJnVhl1Co6CvY9NU8hdRhreNfLnLaBk3QGcdEOwITnl4jCo3gPIHoh2t3ad9v2_wgu2HYzUn/s4000/E9D2C1E1-0F13-4359-B991-4EF0391A709A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDdsqIGlyNA_s5yM9FjXtUw7QbvxeevFU3HliH2voT2K0aSVedp7uhPTB6ElUvvVOTvqBTc_SLP1Qds3CRWMpkAdNfkhEdyIQkQP0gOQd6RoLQGbPplQ3eJnVhl1Co6CvY9NU8hdRhreNfLnLaBk3QGcdEOwITnl4jCo3gPIHoh2t3ad9v2_wgu2HYzUn/w480-h640/E9D2C1E1-0F13-4359-B991-4EF0391A709A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5OXQqpAYoXf9ZKIU0A2iBq94LaAl3hqwxQ8VYPCODxIqFLEp12uiEy1o4rnwxHf9lg87Llk5sjBaVrTkzIv_bMwnXzD2NFusVCzJFiusFr3FMLktajHJlhKoCsIqdijnD1-slzGKr7YIIydeYtGTUBqHTrcGSghiL5YdDDBWzEopPF3eFa5qMquUQN9k2/w480-h640/D5C6FA71-25DB-4C6A-BE40-1A74C8737FCD.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used mostly Gorilla Construction Adhesive, but I believe Quikrete works just as well. Just make sure that whatever adhesive you use bonds to masonry and/or stonework. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp09k7z-Qn95GArkc24VVCdRsh8QjKyaT6nEcIA4AnRHi2-3OtQZKAR9nWldPmV6QCFohAfSR-uXwOyCsben5kVJEF3na8p4l_QCYtM5nzwQhRUBSrlAAYLBWH2g5mCS3_VcC6agAS5EWj_r1p65S-RhKRbUDKCNTzpB-3kvyql8hCBZFZtDWigMsT5z5h/s4000/616BE229-E13E-4E5A-8F16-7D33FAA86836.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp09k7z-Qn95GArkc24VVCdRsh8QjKyaT6nEcIA4AnRHi2-3OtQZKAR9nWldPmV6QCFohAfSR-uXwOyCsben5kVJEF3na8p4l_QCYtM5nzwQhRUBSrlAAYLBWH2g5mCS3_VcC6agAS5EWj_r1p65S-RhKRbUDKCNTzpB-3kvyql8hCBZFZtDWigMsT5z5h/w480-h640/616BE229-E13E-4E5A-8F16-7D33FAA86836.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used rebar to strengthen the staggered concrete blocks,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4w2Q_CgCN1OORAcVWuvZLut780nE6Sp6_MUoGBK-wx7cX_SRpftAdAq5ZdM66US5H76xHOLnG0fzjf-URk2bvZ1xakBzM2BKL0L_BVHfzivJ0iNl35U7arIVbVHmhVTfvjqgAnYD2zxxz_zgqKDVd6YWPnaCPkGQpjy15Cj2lojx6BVwNyBiDFzXqAXJ/s4000/B47BFE85-09A5-4924-83A5-284F0604435A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4w2Q_CgCN1OORAcVWuvZLut780nE6Sp6_MUoGBK-wx7cX_SRpftAdAq5ZdM66US5H76xHOLnG0fzjf-URk2bvZ1xakBzM2BKL0L_BVHfzivJ0iNl35U7arIVbVHmhVTfvjqgAnYD2zxxz_zgqKDVd6YWPnaCPkGQpjy15Cj2lojx6BVwNyBiDFzXqAXJ/w480-h640/B47BFE85-09A5-4924-83A5-284F0604435A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQtTVdzvmLAMe_UwRWzOWpgykResEwN62mqBVX6IFhsaDEqcIGqDqr2zs3O8lNtxEzEFFEoH4equgKCDxZ8cL_XpiNtcYP6i0cOFD2zWN27XtqMMlgKYzPxK90dxc2tjIlMqRkXPzRGbUWAaLR8FLpxxCH8gmggHR9QuUNFCeeGL7hymC6yFnzkxcBWZgk/s4000/7634A9B7-2DA5-4D9B-B56B-BBA89794616D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQtTVdzvmLAMe_UwRWzOWpgykResEwN62mqBVX6IFhsaDEqcIGqDqr2zs3O8lNtxEzEFFEoH4equgKCDxZ8cL_XpiNtcYP6i0cOFD2zWN27XtqMMlgKYzPxK90dxc2tjIlMqRkXPzRGbUWAaLR8FLpxxCH8gmggHR9QuUNFCeeGL7hymC6yFnzkxcBWZgk/w480-h640/7634A9B7-2DA5-4D9B-B56B-BBA89794616D.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and filled the spaces with a mixture of blocks, concrete, and brick.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZjf51dEtVilYEBphJ3KQGeyYF5zwF1SuJPj7F8ds8OxjVbwH1195p2yN78nrnNPdqRLV-LWc4XIiffNRUv4WhnpsV4a_7g6sKOCeEZlEGSNcZDW4_TMqu9_8FnBAAVcNx44kQ0Zq3ftukOsgkfaGXGRH8FquV77rGT67-4tACgVjq5wuZtjbaWy1sCN9F/s4000/42328CCC-75C8-4C98-8029-1FA3BE77E554.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZjf51dEtVilYEBphJ3KQGeyYF5zwF1SuJPj7F8ds8OxjVbwH1195p2yN78nrnNPdqRLV-LWc4XIiffNRUv4WhnpsV4a_7g6sKOCeEZlEGSNcZDW4_TMqu9_8FnBAAVcNx44kQ0Zq3ftukOsgkfaGXGRH8FquV77rGT67-4tACgVjq5wuZtjbaWy1sCN9F/w480-h640/42328CCC-75C8-4C98-8029-1FA3BE77E554.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I filled each cell until they were approximately 3/4 full, or just enough to strengthen the rebar. This means if there was a three-block staggered stack, I would add enough concrete and stone in the cell to the middle of the third stack, reinforcing the bottom two stacks where the rebar is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRXH2eSpI04IKSQFNohHrA9zLxvtYCGduinlciDvfWbl1Wykc1JEO9hzncRhqrHIxKUs-CDuiJo01siMUtLNv6Zgqek3pOJNpB2YW61ORIuUKmbJ53uGoON3QxbgFKT9g4D3-itcV7HX6W1QGLufWop-v1jjQosqmDA1RPkwR6kVNUfSRnoOcOT-iWEhB0/s3024/F0769D3F-5F09-4731-8531-117FA4AC40C7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2704" data-original-width="3024" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRXH2eSpI04IKSQFNohHrA9zLxvtYCGduinlciDvfWbl1Wykc1JEO9hzncRhqrHIxKUs-CDuiJo01siMUtLNv6Zgqek3pOJNpB2YW61ORIuUKmbJ53uGoON3QxbgFKT9g4D3-itcV7HX6W1QGLufWop-v1jjQosqmDA1RPkwR6kVNUfSRnoOcOT-iWEhB0/w640-h572/F0769D3F-5F09-4731-8531-117FA4AC40C7.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the inside of the cells, I used a combination of broken bricks, cinder blocks, and quick-setting concrete. This was a way to use every bit of material by making good use of what could have been debris.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1vM9-Q8aY939xRr9LOf0lqef7HqZW_kxWu2ewoXl-zXqnuzISnxesokenaZcyI3xh73pO-MhF_aEdGIpJFjD_m_F7SHKs9VY60XgS0HPq26o6frqqr6phbFkeXK6s-KzfWYBi_nw2sT-Uhl2EzA0Q4DKEQ6Qh5uqtry1ffXHW39reoaXiyAywKIK5B7jk/s4000/AB683982-A6DD-42AE-87C3-F4937D28A8FC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1vM9-Q8aY939xRr9LOf0lqef7HqZW_kxWu2ewoXl-zXqnuzISnxesokenaZcyI3xh73pO-MhF_aEdGIpJFjD_m_F7SHKs9VY60XgS0HPq26o6frqqr6phbFkeXK6s-KzfWYBi_nw2sT-Uhl2EzA0Q4DKEQ6Qh5uqtry1ffXHW39reoaXiyAywKIK5B7jk/w480-h640/AB683982-A6DD-42AE-87C3-F4937D28A8FC.jpeg" width="480" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used a mixture of Quikrete Quick Wall with a small amount CementAll as coating for the outside of the concrete block foundation rather than a standard stucco mix.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6Q0CKuFWD1glGCSXgtcHBoOUN0LUQOuXNE8tyKJqleyGP1f6Tb15ukHwE_aF0RiXKuTpMgUvFTfXVL7tJ5ngF-EdYHGtUIHwbkHkkTwCOgxZ0vdRfcxTzMt5noiuxymsTe_osM3ChRKHfkKW1G7H_CTCeoiqyAz17cgiSQJGthlUV4Vh6qhMuLxLkPT6v" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="747" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6Q0CKuFWD1glGCSXgtcHBoOUN0LUQOuXNE8tyKJqleyGP1f6Tb15ukHwE_aF0RiXKuTpMgUvFTfXVL7tJ5ngF-EdYHGtUIHwbkHkkTwCOgxZ0vdRfcxTzMt5noiuxymsTe_osM3ChRKHfkKW1G7H_CTCeoiqyAz17cgiSQJGthlUV4Vh6qhMuLxLkPT6v=w640-h640" width="640" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6Q0CKuFWD1glGCSXgtcHBoOUN0LUQOuXNE8tyKJqleyGP1f6Tb15ukHwE_aF0RiXKuTpMgUvFTfXVL7tJ5ngF-EdYHGtUIHwbkHkkTwCOgxZ0vdRfcxTzMt5noiuxymsTe_osM3ChRKHfkKW1G7H_CTCeoiqyAz17cgiSQJGthlUV4Vh6qhMuLxLkPT6v" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiH0BtgCr4rOZHxsJ3ryIN5PFt6fJ-2gQ3TuAHO9KLOutXnXjmjBlTR6FLw-WyITszS26Ph001pU4UIcymR_U0fCW8yptzVa2KQ7pnjUbxQQ8AYzQxY4PniwRcblHLQRRwl3JrIyQRtlw9KTshRT8j4rJSjzRCkw81McAs2QL_jv8Jb2hGmrnkdYBM7Rif7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiH0BtgCr4rOZHxsJ3ryIN5PFt6fJ-2gQ3TuAHO9KLOutXnXjmjBlTR6FLw-WyITszS26Ph001pU4UIcymR_U0fCW8yptzVa2KQ7pnjUbxQQ8AYzQxY4PniwRcblHLQRRwl3JrIyQRtlw9KTshRT8j4rJSjzRCkw81McAs2QL_jv8Jb2hGmrnkdYBM7Rif7=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you look closely, you will regard the fibrous nature of the Quick Wall mixture, which is much stronger than simple stucco because of the addition of fiberglass. It bonds to and also reinforces the wall strength.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNsbvamJVs_SB5eZYryzLwkcBq529Z7Vc5UoM2PZJZoROGHuNw2b-L7AFUzEoJOSDEGKJu4ko1Q-kfOBByV9QaMQ5gl0Y_d2IqMEPx-FdGIqH59WtnG88Lx7e6gXQSmFIeBSD88ItyK0GrE3PLIwdqk0-8Kk4iHVcANSJZKK1u96QzaZZfsF-hP5mZTWH/s4000/DC4ECF41-AE0B-485A-A48C-8CAE7B5F67B3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNsbvamJVs_SB5eZYryzLwkcBq529Z7Vc5UoM2PZJZoROGHuNw2b-L7AFUzEoJOSDEGKJu4ko1Q-kfOBByV9QaMQ5gl0Y_d2IqMEPx-FdGIqH59WtnG88Lx7e6gXQSmFIeBSD88ItyK0GrE3PLIwdqk0-8Kk4iHVcANSJZKK1u96QzaZZfsF-hP5mZTWH/w480-h640/DC4ECF41-AE0B-485A-A48C-8CAE7B5F67B3.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOaFOYIy_AX118kNetBJDIKmOGiC0qv9A8HNfKoqlPXzFqjQN1fexZnX_3WmLPyWzEGT-IPrW81q98m9Qelukw9nOQ9rCHIobLyTE8-4UcYAU2OWn9fyfUGJdeict9YZyD07w4Ir-1okdsTHiaWMoi9RThA9wUsKIkZA-q714_2dyiSHz4h4T8GBdPrRz4/s4000/428F7BFC-6ABA-4872-AB84-6455751B2C9B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOaFOYIy_AX118kNetBJDIKmOGiC0qv9A8HNfKoqlPXzFqjQN1fexZnX_3WmLPyWzEGT-IPrW81q98m9Qelukw9nOQ9rCHIobLyTE8-4UcYAU2OWn9fyfUGJdeict9YZyD07w4Ir-1okdsTHiaWMoi9RThA9wUsKIkZA-q714_2dyiSHz4h4T8GBdPrRz4/w480-h640/428F7BFC-6ABA-4872-AB84-6455751B2C9B.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Concrete caps were glued in place using the construction adhesive. They did not need to be perfect, because I built a form around them using wood beams to create a concrete slab, so they are hidden, and the concrete slab will be level and smooth from skimming. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0iBcrcCv0-cnbKUYS6DPNqxDXDgV1viDvCoI82ZRe0DfudWTBLegtCBrSvFcErsE4D9d8PHbcNr__W1h1_lj8T6kDWKeOI0-FWIqbvWMCy36jgVoIWSAh7aaIbqSWQ1yfyzssDJZstKQkb83HRlBuQcO6crg3ebPgzQJnD5kj_L3akRpBTDQFjev2Y6Fc/s4000/8D13D40E-8C9F-494E-ADD4-935BE9E108B0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0iBcrcCv0-cnbKUYS6DPNqxDXDgV1viDvCoI82ZRe0DfudWTBLegtCBrSvFcErsE4D9d8PHbcNr__W1h1_lj8T6kDWKeOI0-FWIqbvWMCy36jgVoIWSAh7aaIbqSWQ1yfyzssDJZstKQkb83HRlBuQcO6crg3ebPgzQJnD5kj_L3akRpBTDQFjev2Y6Fc/w480-h640/8D13D40E-8C9F-494E-ADD4-935BE9E108B0.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After the concrete slab cured overnight, I set about making the oven. The first step in making the oven was making the base and form of the oven out of fire bricks. As previously stated, it is important to use this specific type of brick, because they can withstand very high temperatures.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpKC33M-tRO0gmx5yJOkTyrKsEQuL4ynDzhqsXVrNtZsHNlbhYJ8MoRLNkdjYNB8g3WwUG-Ka9ZWWZ0nPstRclHzGvoDc1jkDnKfPKGzL2X28fDMd3Ok1R3DChwQZP4YlTC0TFWJEXCWREiaz2Sv5zsvNaxPLF-yG-ctpF4VofZav8MQyGJ_FftaBxGcl/s4243/2008FEBB-7DFA-4FD9-A149-7D6AC8CB861E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpKC33M-tRO0gmx5yJOkTyrKsEQuL4ynDzhqsXVrNtZsHNlbhYJ8MoRLNkdjYNB8g3WwUG-Ka9ZWWZ0nPstRclHzGvoDc1jkDnKfPKGzL2X28fDMd3Ok1R3DChwQZP4YlTC0TFWJEXCWREiaz2Sv5zsvNaxPLF-yG-ctpF4VofZav8MQyGJ_FftaBxGcl/w640-h426/2008FEBB-7DFA-4FD9-A149-7D6AC8CB861E.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The bottom of the oven was laid, but it is important to note that NO adhesive or grout was used in the base. The bricks were laid together dry closely, but no grout was used. I set up the footprint of the bottom of the oven, and then set sand on the base allowing it to fill any empty spaces. The sand and lack of adhesive allows for expansion during high temperatures. Next, I created the dome shape of the oven.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOW11ITQoty9Lhkluf7E2vaOoayq7qNCvA3ckvyOC3HbsRE8D7u5W9UEc9yfcGMZNinH3Q5nkXgySDy2iWbUy1G6_mBnFbi9aw8fEIL6NHXGw0BU6IkAq18Yjq4C1yJ4nNQTIgZGpaEKPPgDeFrm_CToJ3195ybVBFHKWRWiU_hYCo-a0ocKOrMhvrwvZH/s4000/D899D644-A8E8-41E9-AF1D-6F2D7C2E62BB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOW11ITQoty9Lhkluf7E2vaOoayq7qNCvA3ckvyOC3HbsRE8D7u5W9UEc9yfcGMZNinH3Q5nkXgySDy2iWbUy1G6_mBnFbi9aw8fEIL6NHXGw0BU6IkAq18Yjq4C1yJ4nNQTIgZGpaEKPPgDeFrm_CToJ3195ybVBFHKWRWiU_hYCo-a0ocKOrMhvrwvZH/w480-h640/D899D644-A8E8-41E9-AF1D-6F2D7C2E62BB.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />To create the dome shape of the oven, I used wet sand. I believe I used approximately two to three bags of sand. The sand must be completely wet. Then shape the sand into the shape you would like your oven to be. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtETCkkJcMD8UrHNQJa_n5kNgys8F6tSgWltZODPcsx2mQqgOibikaA6y3Bz6fS9CpFNTeQgMI3ZQBtAONUg5z63ce-AEmKn6Gizl0YqOPJQNTbWTEMbbzy1fka_Bmw7v_jbhC7uofPKzg6pHQyAiTakDTO74JSNLhzNkugH8JuOmsXmsviyacaf93NTr-/s3684/07869637-C8BC-44F4-A11E-9B4546DA367D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3684" data-original-width="3007" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtETCkkJcMD8UrHNQJa_n5kNgys8F6tSgWltZODPcsx2mQqgOibikaA6y3Bz6fS9CpFNTeQgMI3ZQBtAONUg5z63ce-AEmKn6Gizl0YqOPJQNTbWTEMbbzy1fka_Bmw7v_jbhC7uofPKzg6pHQyAiTakDTO74JSNLhzNkugH8JuOmsXmsviyacaf93NTr-/w522-h640/07869637-C8BC-44F4-A11E-9B4546DA367D.jpeg" width="522" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is a view from the front. You will note here that the sand dome was built upon two cement blocks. This enables you to reach in and pull them out once your bricks are placed and cured, and then you can begin removing the sand. Once the wet sand dome was built, I lined the top of it with layers of wet newspaper. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZELHjbwpNt_FoR5lT3jtPg_sxccZBnRVVXZzGh6nJYFZNmvtIYtWHBVAIs9LJBpCO3DXDuhAfISChQfmkih4HxEPvgt4pC_DjnkbguTZSFtL6inpY2nJ91Ru4KJaH77W_-EbY3ww7vqs651rvYh1IAIkjgPIG4AVdhpJYX5OHMzWBGYa9HvfqfLYJ8u2E/s4000/066D45D5-215F-4447-8187-184C4CEB07B1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZELHjbwpNt_FoR5lT3jtPg_sxccZBnRVVXZzGh6nJYFZNmvtIYtWHBVAIs9LJBpCO3DXDuhAfISChQfmkih4HxEPvgt4pC_DjnkbguTZSFtL6inpY2nJ91Ru4KJaH77W_-EbY3ww7vqs651rvYh1IAIkjgPIG4AVdhpJYX5OHMzWBGYa9HvfqfLYJ8u2E/w480-h640/066D45D5-215F-4447-8187-184C4CEB07B1.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Brick by brick I built the form of the oven over the sand dome, using refractory mortar as grout. This type of mortar is extremely heat resistant, and can be used in making stoves, ovens, and fireplaces. You will note that it can withstand temperatures up to 3,000 degrees as listed here on the front of the container.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN_bTPqkAtnvzBUnnpywE29736gmNIeKy7O2U4Pi213ro2KQZjEf-K8dj6CIOBzBcRVL6VXOPLNXzdIiOBZ4TBs2sJEGbUCxhub_NPYxTdTeI7_9QUgpm7ClU_r6sEOGNcGcQBdNAl8hQ8uqWkbC9mx3I1NYrYjkrVdjRBppm2Z148wrnv9poSJms_8Wjf/s4000/9AB572DB-6169-492C-8716-9D38C9E35982.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN_bTPqkAtnvzBUnnpywE29736gmNIeKy7O2U4Pi213ro2KQZjEf-K8dj6CIOBzBcRVL6VXOPLNXzdIiOBZ4TBs2sJEGbUCxhub_NPYxTdTeI7_9QUgpm7ClU_r6sEOGNcGcQBdNAl8hQ8uqWkbC9mx3I1NYrYjkrVdjRBppm2Z148wrnv9poSJms_8Wjf/w480-h640/9AB572DB-6169-492C-8716-9D38C9E35982.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I need to state that this is where I made a huge error. I tend to be very impatient, and sometimes rush through things too fast. I will say here in building the form, I needed take my time and go more slowly, and there wouldn't be as many imperfections on the form that are clearly noticeable. I could've taken much more time on the laying of the bricks, or even smoothed out the errors when I insulated the form, but I digress.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDKJDGx8lwdL68gu0hZ6-2fwvKdTRHZtYBQLJo8AWr5AHRDcgyxiDHGXSJVWsuP95bRdLw5fDcIEdo6QS06WL5cyVDhwXbPZjRzGamkCkNMsGy0xdDjDKJ97Yy7U6zXV6TSWj7aEKuOpaWq5CQLhyMQ4OwkhAbbkVG9qNtUV3SJuN26Thhf8xVAui8jF7u/s4000/88554E42-24C5-4480-88AF-7C38C2BBBC98.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDKJDGx8lwdL68gu0hZ6-2fwvKdTRHZtYBQLJo8AWr5AHRDcgyxiDHGXSJVWsuP95bRdLw5fDcIEdo6QS06WL5cyVDhwXbPZjRzGamkCkNMsGy0xdDjDKJ97Yy7U6zXV6TSWj7aEKuOpaWq5CQLhyMQ4OwkhAbbkVG9qNtUV3SJuN26Thhf8xVAui8jF7u/w480-h640/88554E42-24C5-4480-88AF-7C38C2BBBC98.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I reached the top of the dome, I left space for a stove pipe I bought from my local Lowe's. I gently pushed it into the wet sand below and built around it.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAzdlVCUY1ZZ8X9K-j5iUDp1dUZsufNnvVnPG4Z-Xdkne6q3RpoCA9GdqliLlSiNVXfNneRN31z5HUIzAzimaBkYuSpB0WyrKgmdV52Wd_7SfT34AfGhkYPuWB38Dmgn4rzUclrMouJ3GtVidmF4w_2yLxth6Gr1RkGMQMNHprSnjIGDJzE-vVKfrbYdxc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="646" data-original-width="646" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAzdlVCUY1ZZ8X9K-j5iUDp1dUZsufNnvVnPG4Z-Xdkne6q3RpoCA9GdqliLlSiNVXfNneRN31z5HUIzAzimaBkYuSpB0WyrKgmdV52Wd_7SfT34AfGhkYPuWB38Dmgn4rzUclrMouJ3GtVidmF4w_2yLxth6Gr1RkGMQMNHprSnjIGDJzE-vVKfrbYdxc=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To make the form around the stove pipe and to place brick in the smaller or intricate places, I cut bricks sometimes using a heavy duty chisel and hammer, and sometimes scoring the stone with my electric grinder, depending on what was needed and how extensive the cut I needed was. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I built a small box form using bricks to set inside the front of the oven to hold the other bricks in place as I built, then placed a wood form there, keeping the bricks from falling as the mortar cured. Once the form was completely cured, I removed the wood form holding the oven's mouth in place, pulled the cement blocks out, and removed all of the sand. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsI2joLJO-zcLejW_3OkbWie_M6hYmnV2RJ6BDpiXz8J3dUFuXzrPICFEz0n18MZC71X2o6uj_uwHXky6FTXPnD4tHflSpAIIlV4uuSIqW_zCynKqzcwZ2GpDd2tM_sgj13IUTN6NecPv0ulMJMn_0bFDSutXxSifTqFcFZYrdB7HZK0hDzyvnHFQBilwl/s4000/BE48F800-9C7F-4606-9903-4CEC6E52701B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsI2joLJO-zcLejW_3OkbWie_M6hYmnV2RJ6BDpiXz8J3dUFuXzrPICFEz0n18MZC71X2o6uj_uwHXky6FTXPnD4tHflSpAIIlV4uuSIqW_zCynKqzcwZ2GpDd2tM_sgj13IUTN6NecPv0ulMJMn_0bFDSutXxSifTqFcFZYrdB7HZK0hDzyvnHFQBilwl/w480-h640/BE48F800-9C7F-4606-9903-4CEC6E52701B.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, I set about insulating the oven. The whole brick form was first covered with a semi-layer of the refractory mortar, making sure there were no gaps, or empty spaces between the bricks. Once that was set and cured, I covered the whole form with stucco (or chicken) wire. I then covered the complete chicken wired form with a mixture of crushed fire brick,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVbgW0cSfC2x9zwp3oQUP_rH8OJJ6NWlZE9cFWVxGv4IGXMNQK7a-Vb89VJeRzOS80OnUwysOvhYSVHaRl82XPjQBPrbe0-eJi5vhPcEPqZvjhncWmuqUdLiyVQ9e9eKuTxXZF6FCvvewK3QecmNjwhqjCoIBmT6JR_fzks0febtAFr3edGypwvevaLvdR/s4243/8B09F6F6-5B61-451D-AE5F-0E7AEBC4FBD7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVbgW0cSfC2x9zwp3oQUP_rH8OJJ6NWlZE9cFWVxGv4IGXMNQK7a-Vb89VJeRzOS80OnUwysOvhYSVHaRl82XPjQBPrbe0-eJi5vhPcEPqZvjhncWmuqUdLiyVQ9e9eKuTxXZF6FCvvewK3QecmNjwhqjCoIBmT6JR_fzks0febtAFr3edGypwvevaLvdR/w640-h426/8B09F6F6-5B61-451D-AE5F-0E7AEBC4FBD7.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">straw,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">and a sand-concrete mix.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo07UQMXIWjvkjtEa_bHzIWRMCrKndVa6oMaoIONaH5hqlydQH5T5I57acVe9bOJUihwpXxyyp_gSnXMmtkvVZFomk2uiyCuzYtOPNuWG5zd-AYEVb-R5nssebpdQ62ChB7yXEwJRJ7ktaVLJHTUdbJoc9ob6JmHulpai6-ZITyAXk46N4Shbfu8DVM3-6/s4243/9C95DFC2-A3C4-4882-A9CF-69FCECB319AC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo07UQMXIWjvkjtEa_bHzIWRMCrKndVa6oMaoIONaH5hqlydQH5T5I57acVe9bOJUihwpXxyyp_gSnXMmtkvVZFomk2uiyCuzYtOPNuWG5zd-AYEVb-R5nssebpdQ62ChB7yXEwJRJ7ktaVLJHTUdbJoc9ob6JmHulpai6-ZITyAXk46N4Shbfu8DVM3-6/w640-h426/9C95DFC2-A3C4-4882-A9CF-69FCECB319AC.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The dome is done!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgej5Y0YE3yasECwL4ElKXEJ3UMI5Mq7XeQrQGdMDAnuD5_26WBpD2uCkxE0EhpN_YpJqANQgsYFpUWQuipdLSOCmzOp6cAp6-SO0tinfwm_svU9ztpX9kLJL8ZZLW1Ar0Wl1bqhquvQMyJIFrOcWJUB97LZSZ3VJLbAh09w20A9cijkzVRHX_zlkEkzl38/s4000/261D6D44-1640-4BD9-846E-73FC5865051A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgej5Y0YE3yasECwL4ElKXEJ3UMI5Mq7XeQrQGdMDAnuD5_26WBpD2uCkxE0EhpN_YpJqANQgsYFpUWQuipdLSOCmzOp6cAp6-SO0tinfwm_svU9ztpX9kLJL8ZZLW1Ar0Wl1bqhquvQMyJIFrOcWJUB97LZSZ3VJLbAh09w20A9cijkzVRHX_zlkEkzl38/w480-h640/261D6D44-1640-4BD9-846E-73FC5865051A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I began adding decorative elements. I covered the entire oven with penny tile in a soft grey and white color, and I added some Spanish style tile on the facade of the oven.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSiiYsHHc3Seoac7wQKlvSsVHEjGSraWTOOVQmtK1vtwtaX0TVB0P1fsE9Hu8NhmkcRSlfrYqwHKlJ3XZ-wy_rnNMgAjpsfV5Nm_NLxaeeZH5DTwvNmma5Vhz5sTaU3ZaKoONu1QR4HKqBYyEgzat8XxMY4VSG7qrzzFhbkG661nU5oZuoVfLQL59Y43V/s4000/F038D49B-C9AC-4748-8AE8-81596E670528.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSiiYsHHc3Seoac7wQKlvSsVHEjGSraWTOOVQmtK1vtwtaX0TVB0P1fsE9Hu8NhmkcRSlfrYqwHKlJ3XZ-wy_rnNMgAjpsfV5Nm_NLxaeeZH5DTwvNmma5Vhz5sTaU3ZaKoONu1QR4HKqBYyEgzat8XxMY4VSG7qrzzFhbkG661nU5oZuoVfLQL59Y43V/w480-h640/F038D49B-C9AC-4748-8AE8-81596E670528.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To place the tiles on the front, and for adhering the penny tiles to the form, I used an adhesive grout. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Lo9bc9nv2fwBwlVxoXw39TfMd14DKr40U1leXDEmfoZUEf0ExPhU_zTpR0L3CD1C8OimmQjBvqRisho6BjycTlVmtjBmpXa9UVZJte0VwFChybpW9dIML_8EqAPo5AqptCLX6z5p4hgXjfNBy-MyRPq6uevHcRu3RK7sBMz0MIO9v7R_xBK_skyx1HbQ/s3024/18FE8F38-67A2-4D28-B0DD-164DC160B507.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Lo9bc9nv2fwBwlVxoXw39TfMd14DKr40U1leXDEmfoZUEf0ExPhU_zTpR0L3CD1C8OimmQjBvqRisho6BjycTlVmtjBmpXa9UVZJte0VwFChybpW9dIML_8EqAPo5AqptCLX6z5p4hgXjfNBy-MyRPq6uevHcRu3RK7sBMz0MIO9v7R_xBK_skyx1HbQ/w640-h640/18FE8F38-67A2-4D28-B0DD-164DC160B507.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After the penny tiles were attached initially with the adhesive grout, in between them I used a grey grout mix that just required the addition of water.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgH6pJHXK6ejLaUZ8Y-jph2OUHxk51LFclaajSPD4vyImG4kBEelWxyyAMYJy0tYSWpDuBnyXkQHH8k7b3yaoDlKsENrH3oema1pcp3GGkwn84HEqELcMd4bpqat6CvUTu0M0reNS56PPBpmSD8oosUl9HEJv5U4EGLGvP7IUwiFMFDZJI8FruEgSdmqIHZ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgH6pJHXK6ejLaUZ8Y-jph2OUHxk51LFclaajSPD4vyImG4kBEelWxyyAMYJy0tYSWpDuBnyXkQHH8k7b3yaoDlKsENrH3oema1pcp3GGkwn84HEqELcMd4bpqat6CvUTu0M0reNS56PPBpmSD8oosUl9HEJv5U4EGLGvP7IUwiFMFDZJI8FruEgSdmqIHZ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I allowed these to cure overnight.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinxpaDBa8KMPY7bfF8ZbnuwHZkELTv1FsF_xkiTWq9_BhwIlVRkua-ZMU2uMMSXnzYoPoh9pScTAvwZsJxm0Dkhl0VEFNVoOPJwb-T5U148ZvNWw3WiPcRlk1jhceS9Cc9f1v32kFpUkQVuZrNPj1sXJw5ugwktlySqGTN3kAt5noX7bhzlF1Ly15NLIAB/s4243/F30EE75D-0635-4F19-8D3D-F48F9CEB4EBC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinxpaDBa8KMPY7bfF8ZbnuwHZkELTv1FsF_xkiTWq9_BhwIlVRkua-ZMU2uMMSXnzYoPoh9pScTAvwZsJxm0Dkhl0VEFNVoOPJwb-T5U148ZvNWw3WiPcRlk1jhceS9Cc9f1v32kFpUkQVuZrNPj1sXJw5ugwktlySqGTN3kAt5noX7bhzlF1Ly15NLIAB/w640-h426/F30EE75D-0635-4F19-8D3D-F48F9CEB4EBC.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once the penny tiles and the tile on the facade were cured (24-48 hours), I fired a curing fire in the oven. A curing fire is needed to help the refractory mortar bond.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_oCr3fnu5fVEP7fPQKXdLaVA_ULZ4GLHy9dSZxc9GPOzdjTcpKLkoj_GbRMsNLgPq815wbz6j7IpfhnahPLSn85OYMA7u2p9gk1wey9JL3abtj1diC-7rrIldldtSpufN6udtLL3PL5eI9Vhnlp21FvS-8cjrqsp1CmNjonJhAlRJ1XoqY6LNz2ue00Y4/s4243/109ABDB3-476F-471D-B752-9BBE95A9BF19.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_oCr3fnu5fVEP7fPQKXdLaVA_ULZ4GLHy9dSZxc9GPOzdjTcpKLkoj_GbRMsNLgPq815wbz6j7IpfhnahPLSn85OYMA7u2p9gk1wey9JL3abtj1diC-7rrIldldtSpufN6udtLL3PL5eI9Vhnlp21FvS-8cjrqsp1CmNjonJhAlRJ1XoqY6LNz2ue00Y4/w640-h426/109ABDB3-476F-471D-B752-9BBE95A9BF19.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a view of the oven after the curing fire. We are almost there!!! Please excuse the lawn, lol...as I stated, this was winter, so everything was pretty much dead due to the cold. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicp2hKo9M9Bl6oS3swcNFJoho8is7cRWuIdKtM5-uBcZGJUg85Qag9dHxsCICRBTa8Bo4nsObc8cKtTRO_ODDVbET_muJieKM-aRaiySOABCwuIXSBwWvfwwuIFpZNfIA38HkmZ3JslN7_NNHqNrhSHeiQdQiE3WP8iQzLYnhMCxLzLmiTXT6erkeAwk7m/s4243/19F2A025-A2C7-4B88-92B2-3971F7C2280B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicp2hKo9M9Bl6oS3swcNFJoho8is7cRWuIdKtM5-uBcZGJUg85Qag9dHxsCICRBTa8Bo4nsObc8cKtTRO_ODDVbET_muJieKM-aRaiySOABCwuIXSBwWvfwwuIFpZNfIA38HkmZ3JslN7_NNHqNrhSHeiQdQiE3WP8iQzLYnhMCxLzLmiTXT6erkeAwk7m/w640-h426/19F2A025-A2C7-4B88-92B2-3971F7C2280B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After the curing fire, I used the white (alabaster) adhesive grout again on the front of the oven to make the facade of the oven appear seamless with the tiles.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBdku80JXSz0sOLLTPNCF4CSJ6x2LHn_UeufAiAStFStZSPYFNsybAYMLkb4xZRHU_8epAHDSd4uRN3fdORF6kClh65Rk8baw3x4cSqkkF9NK_-J9Vxqw1VMExITApukHDkqBTw63MZ5GIq2Ffuxc-Utn5GEsSrxR4DpmOe3qN64mIbpJw5hSt_8D3cNU7/s4243/CCF46779-35B0-4781-8AA5-D375E11EF2EF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBdku80JXSz0sOLLTPNCF4CSJ6x2LHn_UeufAiAStFStZSPYFNsybAYMLkb4xZRHU_8epAHDSd4uRN3fdORF6kClh65Rk8baw3x4cSqkkF9NK_-J9Vxqw1VMExITApukHDkqBTw63MZ5GIq2Ffuxc-Utn5GEsSrxR4DpmOe3qN64mIbpJw5hSt_8D3cNU7/w640-h426/CCF46779-35B0-4781-8AA5-D375E11EF2EF.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Closeup, in process.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOszMAMbzLdQLEuyRXL2dyssSnIa9K8Cnr6Z8zMNTUv04ZBhNEl666T7e7cpT7tyXjvv5L2eY2Hwn5YsB9t9Ojb1QMoZiq34ZnuWbjHWPNWs2CT36nhyRQVw1ChqHEB9Y7KwBbYKUfyMSqpS2iveSNbuU0ChRJIbUzaCrzLbXz7aAwWUqaoKFOe8MLM_T/s4243/2FDC4414-E457-451D-99A1-1B7B569FEB4D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOszMAMbzLdQLEuyRXL2dyssSnIa9K8Cnr6Z8zMNTUv04ZBhNEl666T7e7cpT7tyXjvv5L2eY2Hwn5YsB9t9Ojb1QMoZiq34ZnuWbjHWPNWs2CT36nhyRQVw1ChqHEB9Y7KwBbYKUfyMSqpS2iveSNbuU0ChRJIbUzaCrzLbXz7aAwWUqaoKFOe8MLM_T/w640-h426/2FDC4414-E457-451D-99A1-1B7B569FEB4D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Closeup, grouted and complete.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNnqvOq48OCn8stIRjQ_xCVFxWQ4_mRouPDcFR4Vn9ML8xIDg_kizMPT-r2PMAQapMtWKzuBtqoFs5selZn9U3QeofBHs7dBBBdJpAJWw2aNMj3bEODhyNSYwD7VFQ_8cWnKMpakynHR77QG9-8bDXhvHxCGLAgaZ-nk15zeQe4fW7Yb8k6A701jyTAE7R/s4243/2B8CEE6B-FCDC-4946-AE7E-A828368F4FA6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNnqvOq48OCn8stIRjQ_xCVFxWQ4_mRouPDcFR4Vn9ML8xIDg_kizMPT-r2PMAQapMtWKzuBtqoFs5selZn9U3QeofBHs7dBBBdJpAJWw2aNMj3bEODhyNSYwD7VFQ_8cWnKMpakynHR77QG9-8bDXhvHxCGLAgaZ-nk15zeQe4fW7Yb8k6A701jyTAE7R/w640-h426/2B8CEE6B-FCDC-4946-AE7E-A828368F4FA6.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The completed oven. Here, again you can see those darn imperfections, lol! If I ever were to do this again, I would be sure to snap photographs of every. single. step. Sometimes, when you are working on something, you cannot see up-close mistakes that are very evident in photos. Sigh.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6G_0oigOfQgmqUX4I7WpDjRlihnleMBxp0iUUG_q6LelqLc6ammwxk2Sc8yS6h11YJEHr3xtOkZLnmX2tvh0klmbNh-fL-a1ZETcP5Yuy7vGIQ9PeGp8xN5cXjwHCLvyAGIZiA_Ul43CdYeQlDSMOQYsh3IhHDUgeGHcqXQjhmSw3pCUnJq8jcDra-p0/s4243/325CCF82-E68D-4B8A-8166-20075AB41992.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6G_0oigOfQgmqUX4I7WpDjRlihnleMBxp0iUUG_q6LelqLc6ammwxk2Sc8yS6h11YJEHr3xtOkZLnmX2tvh0klmbNh-fL-a1ZETcP5Yuy7vGIQ9PeGp8xN5cXjwHCLvyAGIZiA_Ul43CdYeQlDSMOQYsh3IhHDUgeGHcqXQjhmSw3pCUnJq8jcDra-p0/w640-h426/325CCF82-E68D-4B8A-8166-20075AB41992.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I painted the front and the foundation of the oven bright white after all of the foundation’s form had been covered with the Quick Wall and it had completely cured.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9HZ5GD4lEMqpshuFjTpfI8De0t6xBxzd81y6ieRqZdeqGE6p2DelpACC8IzH5yQTVY3G26O8Qaay17FXGF3LQl_VKMF58IVlV0FRyjRxREeiUJuVs2Eb3soMWkzM0ddFDMgv_SpglpOTVnJ4IeaA7ei8pJX00YYfeZ9BQR8JHM6_8k32YZ6fRBifosNVv/s1567/8405C65B-3691-4DB9-94D9-B4F2AC40B902.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1567" data-original-width="1084" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9HZ5GD4lEMqpshuFjTpfI8De0t6xBxzd81y6ieRqZdeqGE6p2DelpACC8IzH5yQTVY3G26O8Qaay17FXGF3LQl_VKMF58IVlV0FRyjRxREeiUJuVs2Eb3soMWkzM0ddFDMgv_SpglpOTVnJ4IeaA7ei8pJX00YYfeZ9BQR8JHM6_8k32YZ6fRBifosNVv/w442-h640/8405C65B-3691-4DB9-94D9-B4F2AC40B902.jpeg" width="442" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tucking wood in the space for later use.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRymtimzHAeG-2d7Yds9sCb7K5JfN74H1FR2blLf4-kwUDYzwJqCO8n8BP1fHKotyd9NDglgJWXiwqrzPSL1UgqYOJ5ZfCp8Qq8cf3y1A5HNTqu9AQ736oTH4IDO_gJJN9YkfPvrDXYbFEtVeEH5GTFqkNymVx167DFxQBEy_9jefQ3BngDjsrHK0Bz1NB/s4243/4E58AF33-2B1E-4D07-A226-C67DBFC0B534.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRymtimzHAeG-2d7Yds9sCb7K5JfN74H1FR2blLf4-kwUDYzwJqCO8n8BP1fHKotyd9NDglgJWXiwqrzPSL1UgqYOJ5ZfCp8Qq8cf3y1A5HNTqu9AQ736oTH4IDO_gJJN9YkfPvrDXYbFEtVeEH5GTFqkNymVx167DFxQBEy_9jefQ3BngDjsrHK0Bz1NB/w640-h426/4E58AF33-2B1E-4D07-A226-C67DBFC0B534.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, to make a door for the oven.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I first made a template from craft foam.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizaxbT4nsljNDVsIEr9BpvD-8p9bQyCO6YJWW96ugZudh80Q5-sLr4CoUxyrV0tOMsYMBkN3NKK44OAAxLzUG2cda6yNEUT6XIRW_iG7CWhk3LVX5jbPvJ_m-Lt-dOgGBHVSee-f1DbN3pdoBIoDCcgx67DZQQJu2OjY8HecHmN2iFbT_v0dZyCWu-Qxmw/s4243/75F51384-B023-4D90-B7C4-45EBB5494730.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizaxbT4nsljNDVsIEr9BpvD-8p9bQyCO6YJWW96ugZudh80Q5-sLr4CoUxyrV0tOMsYMBkN3NKK44OAAxLzUG2cda6yNEUT6XIRW_iG7CWhk3LVX5jbPvJ_m-Lt-dOgGBHVSee-f1DbN3pdoBIoDCcgx67DZQQJu2OjY8HecHmN2iFbT_v0dZyCWu-Qxmw/w640-h426/75F51384-B023-4D90-B7C4-45EBB5494730.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Slowly cutting to fit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1VHmeJCefax0iLVsFGOgsq0HQgLcilaOUcjRjFfVnDSTZVAAftaaNlGcH787DgH9URYb77EIdE95D_h9Zchg3gZLHMj57mZIR4qifuD8JCIgapGvBzIkrANiGIPF784fN6TPZF2bw4xIht-YxjRkfbJ9SOk7inYi4RGm3aSx7JSqgVhDgDOAiIr1UjvGL/s4243/7DC540BF-5ED4-4B87-A17C-5972CBFF78F7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1VHmeJCefax0iLVsFGOgsq0HQgLcilaOUcjRjFfVnDSTZVAAftaaNlGcH787DgH9URYb77EIdE95D_h9Zchg3gZLHMj57mZIR4qifuD8JCIgapGvBzIkrANiGIPF784fN6TPZF2bw4xIht-YxjRkfbJ9SOk7inYi4RGm3aSx7JSqgVhDgDOAiIr1UjvGL/w640-h426/7DC540BF-5ED4-4B87-A17C-5972CBFF78F7.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I first tried to make the door with the inexpensive wood I had used to hold the bricks in place, but I did not like it. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxqtWU0Z2a9SizCSGvmNLGehqxYol8yPBntxTDQDncBGH8mRq7oWMPMbecmF_a9wIT5igxc3MObER-3SHAk-NHSnjjyzLDFwFdWIF-OJ-qrsTHnXMG5tCHZ8jxdVig1RlPmlPtjNUS1Scc4XvUi7KTTICBamcH_47vhqQIAscXmLyRu9aR18v2TUk7Pywh/s3808/D71A7C4B-0DDE-41FB-B1B6-DC5E41F418D6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="3808" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxqtWU0Z2a9SizCSGvmNLGehqxYol8yPBntxTDQDncBGH8mRq7oWMPMbecmF_a9wIT5igxc3MObER-3SHAk-NHSnjjyzLDFwFdWIF-OJ-qrsTHnXMG5tCHZ8jxdVig1RlPmlPtjNUS1Scc4XvUi7KTTICBamcH_47vhqQIAscXmLyRu9aR18v2TUk7Pywh/w640-h476/D71A7C4B-0DDE-41FB-B1B6-DC5E41F418D6.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was quite flimsy and beginning to splinter, shown here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbNB32abTtqtE2MTHucPMvRYcYtmmqxy7ecFpNXMl0CwfgM3GVPUmRiiigOR9WAHx9ynigJ6AFygKKKIfp2zIMDty3vjdVSei_ISCFGnHQAE8CTkiDjcC9IO0oze8SHEqAKfPjPd0I8dNzF-npZiw2fq2CyUtyLA90i6DmK5iRbAslSAtYpO0fJwhEQMtU/s4243/1E5226B2-B5AB-46A4-A347-0EA3DAAA30AB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbNB32abTtqtE2MTHucPMvRYcYtmmqxy7ecFpNXMl0CwfgM3GVPUmRiiigOR9WAHx9ynigJ6AFygKKKIfp2zIMDty3vjdVSei_ISCFGnHQAE8CTkiDjcC9IO0oze8SHEqAKfPjPd0I8dNzF-npZiw2fq2CyUtyLA90i6DmK5iRbAslSAtYpO0fJwhEQMtU/w640-h426/1E5226B2-B5AB-46A4-A347-0EA3DAAA30AB.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Instead for the door, I opted to use a very heavy duty wood. This beautiful quality wood was perfect.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJzlkTiHZ-g1aaRzqp2tNmB1Y72_Sg3ogne9VuGk1M12eVdVhHKn7-wZagZ_OMvlkecIbjXy2pw6F94TFNIaLCSgDwnaf6xwOjzYTJ4M8GbC1gq9_O2HCUZ8N184P0zMaYZEqkdLcH5R-s16pksYa9pj5g_EnfKKrN0iKY8tVOZwQa2vmNV7vluGhKMbpE/s4243/CFE2D2BC-B8F7-4526-AD6D-F8B11932FCE0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJzlkTiHZ-g1aaRzqp2tNmB1Y72_Sg3ogne9VuGk1M12eVdVhHKn7-wZagZ_OMvlkecIbjXy2pw6F94TFNIaLCSgDwnaf6xwOjzYTJ4M8GbC1gq9_O2HCUZ8N184P0zMaYZEqkdLcH5R-s16pksYa9pj5g_EnfKKrN0iKY8tVOZwQa2vmNV7vluGhKMbpE/w640-h426/CFE2D2BC-B8F7-4526-AD6D-F8B11932FCE0.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Much better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisycEnypRczPVZMsrv8yHfg76HY8FuLYs8sMLffdU1uTcedTLeTWtGaLYDOeduOzRdpXcRYe7wNGSNIfJ31YdAyH5yPYEjPUGVgF61xlhpooMGqNgDWlo2-5VcZ9P1qVYEjLSd__iyg6HZoHk94NVsD3XDweQ5JEAFaaxQ7TfrOpF676DGdL2b1rBQSgSS/s4243/57293D83-52E0-445E-B468-3DEE376B5836.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisycEnypRczPVZMsrv8yHfg76HY8FuLYs8sMLffdU1uTcedTLeTWtGaLYDOeduOzRdpXcRYe7wNGSNIfJ31YdAyH5yPYEjPUGVgF61xlhpooMGqNgDWlo2-5VcZ9P1qVYEjLSd__iyg6HZoHk94NVsD3XDweQ5JEAFaaxQ7TfrOpF676DGdL2b1rBQSgSS/w640-h426/57293D83-52E0-445E-B468-3DEE376B5836.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To protect the wood, I added a thin layer of heat-resistant sheet metal on the inside of the door using heavy-duty heat-resistant screws.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After painting the wood a darkish grey, I added a beautiful antique brass handle. Love it! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4za_UrcSHfHXUhFgE_LxzynafqZnTCyw2YSjgWsyw1EoEUleqlABqt-gAbBtb9Ml9iYFxEOne6etTH1X6F6wn5SSR8_zGzCSTIej5fRajomtq3YqTXThTEfPjydI2pB1NlYfN08nbIunIRDzj17J-_YM7-jLdiPI-_XRLl1tqd3JlxCDeex0rmlsQigyq/s4000/408AFCEB-17CB-415E-9888-1DCFE3549573.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4za_UrcSHfHXUhFgE_LxzynafqZnTCyw2YSjgWsyw1EoEUleqlABqt-gAbBtb9Ml9iYFxEOne6etTH1X6F6wn5SSR8_zGzCSTIej5fRajomtq3YqTXThTEfPjydI2pB1NlYfN08nbIunIRDzj17J-_YM7-jLdiPI-_XRLl1tqd3JlxCDeex0rmlsQigyq/w480-h640/408AFCEB-17CB-415E-9888-1DCFE3549573.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finally complete!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0V4-HzEvv2TjAIWdFobpX3TPWb5dus043FJsTazCC8Wbbzw09RMMdMQt5PAZqAxnCV4sH7SryCoeSuo1hCRZVnFk-bAhTfnvoS5fOutupIDXAmAtyg3h3ErK_S5NOABEK908Nggx6fOldO8KYV-NEVtQsXRmX3ntKmfgvBD3wVPGxQ9WTmSvXIyldhga/s4243/F1085A3B-85A4-4C06-B21B-9363CA08337D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0V4-HzEvv2TjAIWdFobpX3TPWb5dus043FJsTazCC8Wbbzw09RMMdMQt5PAZqAxnCV4sH7SryCoeSuo1hCRZVnFk-bAhTfnvoS5fOutupIDXAmAtyg3h3ErK_S5NOABEK908Nggx6fOldO8KYV-NEVtQsXRmX3ntKmfgvBD3wVPGxQ9WTmSvXIyldhga/w640-h426/F1085A3B-85A4-4C06-B21B-9363CA08337D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, I was ready to try her out. Here is where I ran into another humungous uh-oh. The first time I tried to cook pizzas in the oven, it went horribly awry. I wanted the food to have a smoky flavor, so I thought, ‘Ok, let’s try to make the fire with some hickory wood.’ I haphazardly tossed some wood in, lit it, waited for it to get hot, and attempted to cook the pizzas.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFRb3B-XYspQH-qf5qz9GQWSllK3dpXu2d0oZIhU_OQBdwzfsAYc6LNbY1bvI9EAoL3LaFvLPdJkdQZuNTooXs4Tiuy_C_r2vto-c_wTLxaQ8n-ZuudFcllDkgqLOU6VKlXpkUfR9eSdN3-czt4_Hpmlo6g2e79HJRrU1KHdn4j7z2U9_IP0pMP8XRJfQE/s4243/C1D6DD18-AD9A-4A62-B772-8286A36D3B56.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFRb3B-XYspQH-qf5qz9GQWSllK3dpXu2d0oZIhU_OQBdwzfsAYc6LNbY1bvI9EAoL3LaFvLPdJkdQZuNTooXs4Tiuy_C_r2vto-c_wTLxaQ8n-ZuudFcllDkgqLOU6VKlXpkUfR9eSdN3-czt4_Hpmlo6g2e79HJRrU1KHdn4j7z2U9_IP0pMP8XRJfQE/w640-h426/C1D6DD18-AD9A-4A62-B772-8286A36D3B56.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ummm, no. HUGE mistake, lol. These tiny chunks of wood did not generate enough heat, and my pizzas stuck to the floor of the oven, and were a huge, half-cooked mess. To say I was disappointed is a major understatement. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decided to actually research how to fire a pizza oven, and I found a video on the website of one of the professional pizza oven builders. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the <i>correct</i> way to fire your oven, lol:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Begin with the clean, empty oven. You will want to begin building your stack of burning materials near the middle of the oven.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuezIKMQmG8y4Nqjf_tKqMGJo1e5yCPKI3-BlqouABUr5p5NqubV9LO2A8Fb6sHr-T_1VXJg6vEhegurZky6QLG31Zue83H_6oKCCXBYT2ZkydfFiPw2tyUS7pTqoajutnsp21qTUrODUJuFA2SvYkuUPLTrjuAmtyq7xIdXUAaCe4jTKXQTzx3TCLEiBO/s2290/61AD74C2-CC95-479B-B848-C73F89E53831.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1527" data-original-width="2290" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuezIKMQmG8y4Nqjf_tKqMGJo1e5yCPKI3-BlqouABUr5p5NqubV9LO2A8Fb6sHr-T_1VXJg6vEhegurZky6QLG31Zue83H_6oKCCXBYT2ZkydfFiPw2tyUS7pTqoajutnsp21qTUrODUJuFA2SvYkuUPLTrjuAmtyq7xIdXUAaCe4jTKXQTzx3TCLEiBO/w640-h426/61AD74C2-CC95-479B-B848-C73F89E53831.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Line two rows of extra dry firewood. Over the course of my many times using this oven in the time since the build, I have found that piñon wood works the very best and also emits the least amount of smoke.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4RCMA9LOrwd6vKN0O_GINB3eE_YbqSiElJOCYC39n_lhzwTetoYsf4O6gN_mtB0o3t_2YEkAIrE139byPVqihL5KClV9mSYLLCeeFjA7y4VM2Z8gm9UtUl-7aC7w-mw0ub9wKuwTrYUR6xta1lvLe8z1ozSki77H7v3OYc4alLGKIAhlXZyrshUhPzmv/s4243/4B1B7366-4D13-4E06-9EBE-ED38515B45E9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4RCMA9LOrwd6vKN0O_GINB3eE_YbqSiElJOCYC39n_lhzwTetoYsf4O6gN_mtB0o3t_2YEkAIrE139byPVqihL5KClV9mSYLLCeeFjA7y4VM2Z8gm9UtUl-7aC7w-mw0ub9wKuwTrYUR6xta1lvLe8z1ozSki77H7v3OYc4alLGKIAhlXZyrshUhPzmv/w640-h426/4B1B7366-4D13-4E06-9EBE-ED38515B45E9.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, place paper between the rows (plain paper bags or craft paper work very well).<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWWcDRR0lSI2_4VcNNt7REVQEMqSjpkR9eWqLE8JVgYN40Cer40i174Ff8Jjs2KAKktgAmS9OpqCPQ6UQvjRQom775wUm3tmSetSjaOms7Kiv9V5tTBWeruuOsE0JRSGzzmFrKdguYDPCEUHnwgEzw5qEnAkcaNWAxIc_W10veJOYXB0LsS1-zDvn71HF/s4243/7A5E9E67-DC22-4810-907F-A54CA182126A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWWcDRR0lSI2_4VcNNt7REVQEMqSjpkR9eWqLE8JVgYN40Cer40i174Ff8Jjs2KAKktgAmS9OpqCPQ6UQvjRQom775wUm3tmSetSjaOms7Kiv9V5tTBWeruuOsE0JRSGzzmFrKdguYDPCEUHnwgEzw5qEnAkcaNWAxIc_W10veJOYXB0LsS1-zDvn71HF/w640-h426/7A5E9E67-DC22-4810-907F-A54CA182126A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On top of the paper, place kindling wood. It can be store bought or small twigs and sticks, et cetera. Just be sure the material used is completely dry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicE73_ApLMiD3nXkj3s81_rhNSMY61NExlA78jt5_-6CIhlXYoCq1KAQOdcmkHllA55U43nLtCKaFSR_ABoPJxf1Qk80qq4au9G3x6NFxYWm5a9tlk_WgQS91bcNTy4P_IJQZ8_K178XLwF079TNZAKTUrIIrTEIzvjiET6IMmf-sc2zBUDIsWn4xvFnKO/s4243/2DD891DF-E86B-4A9A-81D5-C2A3D04D6372.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicE73_ApLMiD3nXkj3s81_rhNSMY61NExlA78jt5_-6CIhlXYoCq1KAQOdcmkHllA55U43nLtCKaFSR_ABoPJxf1Qk80qq4au9G3x6NFxYWm5a9tlk_WgQS91bcNTy4P_IJQZ8_K178XLwF079TNZAKTUrIIrTEIzvjiET6IMmf-sc2zBUDIsWn4xvFnKO/w640-h426/2DD891DF-E86B-4A9A-81D5-C2A3D04D6372.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Repeat this process in the opposite direction on top of the first stack. Continue the process, but do not over stack. Use common sense and measure depending on the height of your oven. I typically fire my oven using two to three stacks. Light the paper, and you will be amazed how well this all catches, with no need for additional fuel!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi07mpqa0gBJlNJXeVXoRc_euSLfJjEPCbvUu6yaiegB-JzFh2dVsm9eGF8OGvlMLN-wXV7-EDJcWEmJGV3w6C73DqOVi9H2IXklu5v4KxMQVEF8VUTvv6Y3yc0xMESKWJmU_oPuSUESMF4B3MQBFiyTCZK9-noswE3OWNye8MmgnaXXS9Ca41B_lnvlpyd/s4243/2480DEAA-A4EC-4999-806A-1C30B2DB7E22.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi07mpqa0gBJlNJXeVXoRc_euSLfJjEPCbvUu6yaiegB-JzFh2dVsm9eGF8OGvlMLN-wXV7-EDJcWEmJGV3w6C73DqOVi9H2IXklu5v4KxMQVEF8VUTvv6Y3yc0xMESKWJmU_oPuSUESMF4B3MQBFiyTCZK9-noswE3OWNye8MmgnaXXS9Ca41B_lnvlpyd/w640-h426/2480DEAA-A4EC-4999-806A-1C30B2DB7E22.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once the fire has been burning for approximately 45 minutes to an hour or so (adding wood as needed), your oven should be plenty hot enough to fire your pizzas!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I ended up purchasing an infrared laser thermometer from Amazon, and it works great. You just point toward the oven's inside, click the trigger button, and it will measure the temperature in the oven. You want the temperature to be higher than 500 degrees, but no higher than 700, or your pizzas will cook too fast. If you DO cook at a temperature higher than 700 degrees, just be sure to hover at the oven so that you rotate your pizza to prevent burning. A good temperature for my being able to walk away to prep more is between the 500 to 700 range.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlep_MG5dLONzA9IjPV3NLz5qjfiXhdBZQ8KaTrKqU73wsgXFggGWqSy5jjoWB_tgy9bVRSU6_4XmIHEpSyMQPldd6IRf2Lc54A9c5rSy4YfUces-8wwnmRFmBwS0UNd6JzeN-6_-VY32YxEQy12WJQEvRNA84Vg58E7klI7xs1HCRG8U-T-lpjaim50NI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="903" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlep_MG5dLONzA9IjPV3NLz5qjfiXhdBZQ8KaTrKqU73wsgXFggGWqSy5jjoWB_tgy9bVRSU6_4XmIHEpSyMQPldd6IRf2Lc54A9c5rSy4YfUces-8wwnmRFmBwS0UNd6JzeN-6_-VY32YxEQy12WJQEvRNA84Vg58E7klI7xs1HCRG8U-T-lpjaim50NI=w384-h640" width="384" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once your fire is hot enough, you will push the embers and wood toward the back of the oven. I use this grill rake tool I also found via Amazon. Add wood as needed contingent upon how many pizzas you are cooking and how long you need to maintain heat.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtAtkTH7-cOTFln1XpqiHy2kXKdWTioxScB_Fu0Xok9rf-dZo8LbTBVUk0HwPLpWuA_WKIYjKib3Exe9L1BfXI9bMsgD2jJIRWjCv6jX3isZA5hXNJl8akXTZjxzfg_TI0EsgKADSeKXvplNoCV4V8kwYzbaISdkxaECQLXE4S2MoTG1RI7qV5S3nwQuyV" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="961" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtAtkTH7-cOTFln1XpqiHy2kXKdWTioxScB_Fu0Xok9rf-dZo8LbTBVUk0HwPLpWuA_WKIYjKib3Exe9L1BfXI9bMsgD2jJIRWjCv6jX3isZA5hXNJl8akXTZjxzfg_TI0EsgKADSeKXvplNoCV4V8kwYzbaISdkxaECQLXE4S2MoTG1RI7qV5S3nwQuyV=w640-h408" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As the pizzas cook, from time to time, you will want to turn them so that they cook evenly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After more trial and error, the best tool I found to help in achieving this task was the Ooni Pizza peel. This pizza peel works wonderfully, and only took a bit of practice before I became quite adept. I found it from WebStaurantStore.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj08DWZVVYGL4fRYXCCs9E8J4_3x6fAL_inwy21krGzM0UpdnBW_6_r49bmKDFNSbxik3x7zx_Ucb-rOG0A-600zgsMJAsh7ddEvIUbmutRk6i0SoRUX6oZU1ArrkVDcxMz-vR_s4hnHKAbkF7rb361gx_MB7jk9kKA2ps6hU3My0c_JTyixy82yqQJpcqt" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj08DWZVVYGL4fRYXCCs9E8J4_3x6fAL_inwy21krGzM0UpdnBW_6_r49bmKDFNSbxik3x7zx_Ucb-rOG0A-600zgsMJAsh7ddEvIUbmutRk6i0SoRUX6oZU1ArrkVDcxMz-vR_s4hnHKAbkF7rb361gx_MB7jk9kKA2ps6hU3My0c_JTyixy82yqQJpcqt=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>I initially tried this peel from Amazon, but truly, the Ooni is the absolute best!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgF59PBfuEfXeh9siBXOjvni5z7fSORlatJYA7SIbIMTosQiXEPa5rQALIKF0iPZ8CSanKpiahSqbD0ULlQoiWnjt5fxB5DfR8JkseWNU0kcjU8pYvaKexZPLBMJPQAwrt0jsxQFprJi8kRn6wywMY4F5Aq1qrHXPyUj-sIp42E6IC-CmRgqklT1UX6UHN0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="842" data-original-width="789" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgF59PBfuEfXeh9siBXOjvni5z7fSORlatJYA7SIbIMTosQiXEPa5rQALIKF0iPZ8CSanKpiahSqbD0ULlQoiWnjt5fxB5DfR8JkseWNU0kcjU8pYvaKexZPLBMJPQAwrt0jsxQFprJi8kRn6wywMY4F5Aq1qrHXPyUj-sIp42E6IC-CmRgqklT1UX6UHN0=w600-h640" width="600" /></a><br /><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I often use the two in tandem. I use the larger Amazon peel to put the pizzas in the oven and the Ooni is perfect for rotating the pies as they cook. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Eventually, I even made my own extra long pizza peel out of wood, which I use to carry and prep four personal-sized pizzas at a time, due to the fact that we have a large family. It makes for a huge time saver! If you would like to view the tutorial of how I made this wooden pizza peel which also doubles as a charcuterie board, you may read about it in the archives of my blog <a href="http://fromparsimonioustoperfection.blogspot.com/2020/08/easy-diy-charcuterie-boardpizza-peel.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Just make sure to dust any of these tools with cornmeal or flour to prevent your pizza from sticking!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidCAXfsdLHSwXwO5nruYGhHshtF7VN3BSjeJGwJ8kUDYpOy4ct8hZie6V3oY3nbfD7Ad5E7cX0Z1QiOn5PLc-cnxATt6yJUx4sLK7RemFowfGCvtMEqJUu81jX6vwn63ebgZO_k9LXa7JSR8VvHoIbtWFwrzj9oT3VzzHoHtWa55fLuNReCiZrKNTAJh3k" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="435" data-original-width="640" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidCAXfsdLHSwXwO5nruYGhHshtF7VN3BSjeJGwJ8kUDYpOy4ct8hZie6V3oY3nbfD7Ad5E7cX0Z1QiOn5PLc-cnxATt6yJUx4sLK7RemFowfGCvtMEqJUu81jX6vwn63ebgZO_k9LXa7JSR8VvHoIbtWFwrzj9oT3VzzHoHtWa55fLuNReCiZrKNTAJh3k=w640-h436" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now onto the best part: The PIZZA!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The first time I fired the oven, I used homemade crusts, and remember, it went horribly wrong. Sticky. Goopy. So. Not. Good. Lol. So, the second time I fired the oven, even though I used the correct fire building method, due to fear, I ended up making the pizzas using premade Boboli crusts. They were pretty good, and one step closer to <i>autentica</i>!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRBwyTFGzM6kUiM0NXzuCHhAlAOeuO43y3_Jd3khkxt0Yuc1dIRkKT3qkBLSb1pX4U0y4zgw33fzcBkj-Ju-R8s7c3Mo8Jw6DVlrz7UD4n9z7_U2Dzp6G9IyjXQGjPkltz_Knp7Bf3g1ZnTZG4Q_APmXxAR-tZF5Bn_PAs37C_Fi-eDrAh5zGMZK7upRLi/s4243/A563AB0F-3811-4FE0-824A-8CAE9A76280C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRBwyTFGzM6kUiM0NXzuCHhAlAOeuO43y3_Jd3khkxt0Yuc1dIRkKT3qkBLSb1pX4U0y4zgw33fzcBkj-Ju-R8s7c3Mo8Jw6DVlrz7UD4n9z7_U2Dzp6G9IyjXQGjPkltz_Knp7Bf3g1ZnTZG4Q_APmXxAR-tZF5Bn_PAs37C_Fi-eDrAh5zGMZK7upRLi/w640-h426/A563AB0F-3811-4FE0-824A-8CAE9A76280C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next time, I made homemade crusts using this hot roll mix. Even better.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqs7Kb0Nif6mqzas7Jb5TvjQHVzeEDyfcOmuKKeGwPUStwwsCyU-WXp8X4ycu7gigljkncdJI2fk6w6_8fkBff8HX31rec9GfEjvPZ9XZechSL2dIIxWUTR3GXqQSZfRL3C1wdPiEIA9ZdI67pBoR2nEXj07lj-JHHpwVDNPZBFQxEhOEA0AmNI3fPGbRD/s4243/8E4D0176-71A0-4720-9B0B-178325310710.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqs7Kb0Nif6mqzas7Jb5TvjQHVzeEDyfcOmuKKeGwPUStwwsCyU-WXp8X4ycu7gigljkncdJI2fk6w6_8fkBff8HX31rec9GfEjvPZ9XZechSL2dIIxWUTR3GXqQSZfRL3C1wdPiEIA9ZdI67pBoR2nEXj07lj-JHHpwVDNPZBFQxEhOEA0AmNI3fPGbRD/w640-h426/8E4D0176-71A0-4720-9B0B-178325310710.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's how that turned out:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While being fired:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntSoMDu_dJup_SAb7T4r7e4deEsFeU8Ue-0WUw7Xt6pUdkXkv4hWrTEFZv8xqCBR-GebzOFGJq1yXhFdqUPPDCN-3S7kyY-fJM7wPISxCUymi75F9iEbmsAgG1hyphenhyphenZe4CfzXvpNCzlQ_MoSIvDJYlB4GpaMNartceRKFinDXJZHMUvZ1wBBRwxInRD2kXg/s4243/26A0C584-0E93-4D86-BBD1-0AA2C2389332.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntSoMDu_dJup_SAb7T4r7e4deEsFeU8Ue-0WUw7Xt6pUdkXkv4hWrTEFZv8xqCBR-GebzOFGJq1yXhFdqUPPDCN-3S7kyY-fJM7wPISxCUymi75F9iEbmsAgG1hyphenhyphenZe4CfzXvpNCzlQ_MoSIvDJYlB4GpaMNartceRKFinDXJZHMUvZ1wBBRwxInRD2kXg/w640-h426/26A0C584-0E93-4D86-BBD1-0AA2C2389332.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Bellismo!!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWSpMBQFjEh_Xa1jJ1clHpHR-oQMYnopDMNwHuqIDV9N-LmkmohQEQnEhACl30tUFiFWdx2ilBECxIEk6Zj2ZURJXQ9CNPtRfL0tL07L84bQUiIglLq_acTPrkxGuFETZtr1a7ZmcfBvh3iQova-ZyQ00SzyGCq63TAZF_CFvM7JuSe04EEjf3jcuq-xew/s4243/5395A987-BD00-4AFA-843C-A99A977159F0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWSpMBQFjEh_Xa1jJ1clHpHR-oQMYnopDMNwHuqIDV9N-LmkmohQEQnEhACl30tUFiFWdx2ilBECxIEk6Zj2ZURJXQ9CNPtRfL0tL07L84bQUiIglLq_acTPrkxGuFETZtr1a7ZmcfBvh3iQova-ZyQ00SzyGCq63TAZF_CFvM7JuSe04EEjf3jcuq-xew/w640-h426/5395A987-BD00-4AFA-843C-A99A977159F0.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After much trial and error, I've now evolved to using authentic Italian 00 flour, though I don't have photos. This makes for beautiful, delicious pizzas!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_595vcfME2PZE1H9oyH25B_kGmvFOGHgpBrSWog_AsMgzdE9LpASCt2T9rrBfsLKG5q7H-5q8fzMQ2M1EtkeZd00tsBhk61Gzlnp8hJ87NYd9KcInE9XruzQbdVVUefg-A2D9OCaaC3myXr9ghcZ1l9eyMlvpNlqrrYPAkhYrENffb_JIM4BHWv8ZIRO/s4243/C2EFDB09-9EA1-4091-A93E-CEA4903A94C3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_595vcfME2PZE1H9oyH25B_kGmvFOGHgpBrSWog_AsMgzdE9LpASCt2T9rrBfsLKG5q7H-5q8fzMQ2M1EtkeZd00tsBhk61Gzlnp8hJ87NYd9KcInE9XruzQbdVVUefg-A2D9OCaaC3myXr9ghcZ1l9eyMlvpNlqrrYPAkhYrENffb_JIM4BHWv8ZIRO/w640-h426/C2EFDB09-9EA1-4091-A93E-CEA4903A94C3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We have used this oven lots of times since, and we really enjoy it. If you have reached the end of this very long post, I truly appreciate it!! I hope you all are enjoying the early Autumn season!! Thank you so much again for visiting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Lo9bc9nv2fwBwlVxoXw39TfMd14DKr40U1leXDEmfoZUEf0ExPhU_zTpR0L3CD1C8OimmQjBvqRisho6BjycTlVmtjBmpXa9UVZJte0VwFChybpW9dIML_8EqAPo5AqptCLX6z5p4hgXjfNBy-MyRPq6uevHcRu3RK7sBMz0MIO9v7R_xBK_skyx1HbQ/s3024/18FE8F38-67A2-4D28-B0DD-164DC160B507.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>If you have enjoyed this project, you may pin it here. 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Well, we are finally here, at long last...Autumn. Even though it was officially Autumn September 23 this year, here in sunny southern California, we oftentimes don't feel it until much later in the season; it almost always occurs on Halloween night. I always notice that is the evening that there is a definite crisp in the air, and usually subsequent to that, the rains come.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />A couple of years ago, just as the Autumn was upon us, we were able to stay in a cabin in the mountains belonging to a colleague of my husband. This beauty was tucked away in the woods just a few short steps from Lake Arrowhead. It was an amazing property, and we had such a great time. During our time there, we took hikes, fished, and went shopping at the picturesque and charming town center, which even had a scant of upscale stores such as Coach.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />On one of our hikes, I was giddy when I looked and noticed wild brambleberries growing alongside the trail. Brambleberries are really any berries that grow on thorny, prickly bushes (or brambles) and include blackberries, raspberries, boysenberries, and fruits of the like. I had never seen them growing in the wild, but I immediately recognized what they were and I went on to pick several straight away. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZEtzveqrlXTA8u6PXWPBAIN5HUuA1-v02o0lE7VnQaWtrSdiTxusx0oDJcL_yok6asHA8H2opFOQd5F77Pb3ekOQ6SgiR7bp74kMLIVbty6GtEBXrti3wjc4ZkrmStdUlMnpSfIRWbiyfR2D8D-MRqnzdOUaJWsSXsBA-scbsn7Btd7zC4yS7xr6Zg9Q/s4608/D9260D8F-AF14-4A03-A075-A123E758F5A3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4608" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZEtzveqrlXTA8u6PXWPBAIN5HUuA1-v02o0lE7VnQaWtrSdiTxusx0oDJcL_yok6asHA8H2opFOQd5F77Pb3ekOQ6SgiR7bp74kMLIVbty6GtEBXrti3wjc4ZkrmStdUlMnpSfIRWbiyfR2D8D-MRqnzdOUaJWsSXsBA-scbsn7Btd7zC4yS7xr6Zg9Q/w640-h426/D9260D8F-AF14-4A03-A075-A123E758F5A3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5YQhQLsrym3lY5es1coIfh4vCTZN0ySsb7S5PcvWjOyAix-HF1aoBfgZrEcVtVPdd5fUWxhPGXQTBwKBrVB5c_w2nG5HqsXCjrPxUmTCy-nQbtN3zSBxIDImabs3lZBhhnaytPPFWEVPju4YApzhZ-InL3O08OT5TyTy2sQypqMLSj9tZyIBcTfIU_0jF/s4608/CBE17885-ECFE-4547-959A-2F7497A1C92A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4608" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5YQhQLsrym3lY5es1coIfh4vCTZN0ySsb7S5PcvWjOyAix-HF1aoBfgZrEcVtVPdd5fUWxhPGXQTBwKBrVB5c_w2nG5HqsXCjrPxUmTCy-nQbtN3zSBxIDImabs3lZBhhnaytPPFWEVPju4YApzhZ-InL3O08OT5TyTy2sQypqMLSj9tZyIBcTfIU_0jF/w640-h426/CBE17885-ECFE-4547-959A-2F7497A1C92A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When I got them back to the cabin, I decided to make a lovely brambleberry jam. I completely romanticized the idea of a morning java in the mountains with a jam made by my own hand. Is there anything better?? ;)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFj-_NSbLGQHDD_9T-OIB9aX6Tw7GpQU6e1Kw4CyAE68JCHPfvB47unajJoWdBsOdrOGSRmirZ5z56gJBYeCx-6twfr_At5FxvKgNfwGv_BuQqvbfdnlju40bqfpgnkNIDKAs2eP1r1pbDT9uP6ZaXhd-cq1DHf9YvfTYGV3t6df7t6WRN8AEnONcIlML3/s4608/C03BE74B-D068-4C2B-85ED-6A1F9B7E00EF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4608" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFj-_NSbLGQHDD_9T-OIB9aX6Tw7GpQU6e1Kw4CyAE68JCHPfvB47unajJoWdBsOdrOGSRmirZ5z56gJBYeCx-6twfr_At5FxvKgNfwGv_BuQqvbfdnlju40bqfpgnkNIDKAs2eP1r1pbDT9uP6ZaXhd-cq1DHf9YvfTYGV3t6df7t6WRN8AEnONcIlML3/w640-h426/C03BE74B-D068-4C2B-85ED-6A1F9B7E00EF.jpeg" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Here is my process.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I began by thoroughly washing the fruit.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xd-g-i9CQxbDN93wiMQR40GTH1EauWQVPpgrAaYqW_g8F23hx1oF-m-Obl2LORMSLBbYKK4kLp3OaDLGXZk4HEtjQdG2x7nrYX0k3JbB4LeR0cDHU8-dgyv0VgDg9iJSjZfxNf5TGmMFvXSgqihdaEcf6MMd4kZOFFFlTJlQ-Lw3QtuCYdpFInLwbcgM/s4608/9D5A0657-3D7B-458A-A726-EBE62B29193A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4608" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xd-g-i9CQxbDN93wiMQR40GTH1EauWQVPpgrAaYqW_g8F23hx1oF-m-Obl2LORMSLBbYKK4kLp3OaDLGXZk4HEtjQdG2x7nrYX0k3JbB4LeR0cDHU8-dgyv0VgDg9iJSjZfxNf5TGmMFvXSgqihdaEcf6MMd4kZOFFFlTJlQ-Lw3QtuCYdpFInLwbcgM/w640-h426/9D5A0657-3D7B-458A-A726-EBE62B29193A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I found this darling little antique saucepan in the cabin; it was just the right size for making a small batch.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAW-xLC5NipE6d6-gXFRNgFJkq2WyNkaoyt9cY46opjDIMRWbHb-PCbHQNTxRpwTxrgvkMW3lAHktCNYhThHq8m4UuPj_aik7YebGuH004-cob4v9o_btfKs_vBvWsSr9bLgvbMcZFE6li3UZukmbXCWqyuUbNzig99yGYGbk0yEb7vP_D_elxqJOvEN6/s4608/DDFADFA2-C366-482E-9424-12818385BB04.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4608" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAW-xLC5NipE6d6-gXFRNgFJkq2WyNkaoyt9cY46opjDIMRWbHb-PCbHQNTxRpwTxrgvkMW3lAHktCNYhThHq8m4UuPj_aik7YebGuH004-cob4v9o_btfKs_vBvWsSr9bLgvbMcZFE6li3UZukmbXCWqyuUbNzig99yGYGbk0yEb7vP_D_elxqJOvEN6/w640-h426/DDFADFA2-C366-482E-9424-12818385BB04.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I placed the cleansed fruit into the pan on medium to medium/high heat.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFmjtuGcOpxQd3YXzWAyFoO5pdEKc_8cdyOcuv8UHt1zppHdkq6Lo8-IodfLBuZwO6p7W28gWhTmhIzWVB3Nh3EeAGe6bzOoOq4Shjqy17_89Ow-8JUdUUELBALeWOYoKXvyfEpFeHXzUn0G_49pbg7fCHMddHSUnLWd529E0o6DgIRCy7zOZ5u-i6ev3/s4608/3D3FC88A-302F-43D5-86E6-A1FFDC56BC55.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4608" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFmjtuGcOpxQd3YXzWAyFoO5pdEKc_8cdyOcuv8UHt1zppHdkq6Lo8-IodfLBuZwO6p7W28gWhTmhIzWVB3Nh3EeAGe6bzOoOq4Shjqy17_89Ow-8JUdUUELBALeWOYoKXvyfEpFeHXzUn0G_49pbg7fCHMddHSUnLWd529E0o6DgIRCy7zOZ5u-i6ev3/w640-h426/3D3FC88A-302F-43D5-86E6-A1FFDC56BC55.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><br />I added a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, about one teaspoon.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZtKqBQ5fk0rtroK6eddSXKByw2-tzKHGYYRRGX5AUau3Ekh9qKq8FJyb1LTsBYpy7R9IcrSqzGCOswtvvtGlsIDjoM7wfxnUP4N6Db44Ny202HlRw_67uJbaik21mA93ybKaLVcLwO88BfEF97xvnxpKA7wcNv8HWAfrdhoTQdCWBCbYB2_nzSYnx5XI/s4243/73658475-7CF0-4934-A75A-D3F0545F10AB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZtKqBQ5fk0rtroK6eddSXKByw2-tzKHGYYRRGX5AUau3Ekh9qKq8FJyb1LTsBYpy7R9IcrSqzGCOswtvvtGlsIDjoM7wfxnUP4N6Db44Ny202HlRw_67uJbaik21mA93ybKaLVcLwO88BfEF97xvnxpKA7wcNv8HWAfrdhoTQdCWBCbYB2_nzSYnx5XI/w640-h426/73658475-7CF0-4934-A75A-D3F0545F10AB.jpeg" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I added sugar, approximately two to three tablespoons.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZese-Do-ByrKOMKfmsaUBW9Sb1cqGA9tBLECywc7wDraMP_r7JYJZOuDXTexuKVVTZaiRtr2uvOoDxpvdgwtUtSEHaGny5q_al_lgEoefcIKkMEDQI0xVCbPpLIk-gYzKG9NZcuwqRMQ2rlLm7lb0A_BVawnOpHmXRcGVVSEKkvgoR1gq7vS8zchVcQ0/s4243/8520CD69-5E04-434B-BF28-C98E7B22FC81.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZese-Do-ByrKOMKfmsaUBW9Sb1cqGA9tBLECywc7wDraMP_r7JYJZOuDXTexuKVVTZaiRtr2uvOoDxpvdgwtUtSEHaGny5q_al_lgEoefcIKkMEDQI0xVCbPpLIk-gYzKG9NZcuwqRMQ2rlLm7lb0A_BVawnOpHmXRcGVVSEKkvgoR1gq7vS8zchVcQ0/w640-h426/8520CD69-5E04-434B-BF28-C98E7B22FC81.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I brought the fruit to a boil, then reduced the heat to medium/low, and continued cooking until all of the liquid in the fruit was reduced.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-XBiYw6IMDcMA7mbCeIRTNGYwdzCclR2VyRlu3DWDwH2MI9g2TfHsUVdffmu057-pjqfZ2c2DXKJ9Pt0WzBs9MPUeP1arPrrwwar4P_CBlq4MWLQ08FU6rbsZbzRAmuyf7X4JCw4HOqYkionJtKa-3KEUzFLY8su7imV8yQt03C2CKL3_xWD-z8AG6zA/s4243/837312FD-39C4-45CA-B686-C8694B5629AC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-XBiYw6IMDcMA7mbCeIRTNGYwdzCclR2VyRlu3DWDwH2MI9g2TfHsUVdffmu057-pjqfZ2c2DXKJ9Pt0WzBs9MPUeP1arPrrwwar4P_CBlq4MWLQ08FU6rbsZbzRAmuyf7X4JCw4HOqYkionJtKa-3KEUzFLY8su7imV8yQt03C2CKL3_xWD-z8AG6zA/w640-h426/837312FD-39C4-45CA-B686-C8694B5629AC.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br />I allowed the jam to cool completely.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><br />Look at this beautiful view!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRl1MPdj34VOfT7R_ZRiYQOnVurackgWblxR_sT1WBxeEQbZlgFM53R8WDGq_qGmqAuvA0sUa1zvujqxl_-7hevzCtXP1Ds4XOsCXBYA36w6l9-VEx3zw-_THUGAAcsbl4tgVZ9DDE8W_B0NcetgIx5k5rU_C5BymfdYrvHwk5M7woi3NIsfQcZGwUEplm/w640-h426/A08A039F-9B39-4321-A6E3-AC7274F3D815.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I couldn't wait to sit outside in that gorgeousness and enjoy the morning! I served this yummy jam with bagels and inexpensive caviar. I love a sweet/salty combo. I also had a bit of orange juice. It made for a lovely start to the day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9c_uztnYJMEHqPaRSn2FYbvVMxQ6WppClASd3vZAiNYb8AlD95Sx2pSKIrwaS6A8yUAeEnFUa8vOgPi-L2BJz2FugXK5Ty3sCd5Qt_5QXLJabmalpiUYAG-ifF3zDXyGp8jSubuG2Wn8LRZfi0cDNj3fSoZ8pvmYMzTaUOJoKsra81SlBMysFFLrbicR5/s4243/3083AC2F-B812-4821-A041-13A2695BEA1B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9c_uztnYJMEHqPaRSn2FYbvVMxQ6WppClASd3vZAiNYb8AlD95Sx2pSKIrwaS6A8yUAeEnFUa8vOgPi-L2BJz2FugXK5Ty3sCd5Qt_5QXLJabmalpiUYAG-ifF3zDXyGp8jSubuG2Wn8LRZfi0cDNj3fSoZ8pvmYMzTaUOJoKsra81SlBMysFFLrbicR5/w640-h426/3083AC2F-B812-4821-A041-13A2695BEA1B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you ever found deliciousness growing in the wild?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until next we meet...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">--Y</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">If you enjoy this post, please visit the archives! 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text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p>The flowers of seasons past have come full bloom,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh00wjzKqj6wzTgpHT1z0u11LxtDea2HihH_xLkEE8DXT29Zlk6p5tF3ESk9isGlMpnjJ4XiSv8mX8w7cAvfOlhNloJqCXMug_LSBH4a1gf6a02VoVTBxv6BBoT1oSf6GecuMsxD1z9uCfddeKh3nDjZlLcNbu7SmVnsLhlUrprUG_RHC79U06X1jQCiBuj/s4243/4EDE3171-D433-462B-94E6-3AEFB3B36C01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh00wjzKqj6wzTgpHT1z0u11LxtDea2HihH_xLkEE8DXT29Zlk6p5tF3ESk9isGlMpnjJ4XiSv8mX8w7cAvfOlhNloJqCXMug_LSBH4a1gf6a02VoVTBxv6BBoT1oSf6GecuMsxD1z9uCfddeKh3nDjZlLcNbu7SmVnsLhlUrprUG_RHC79U06X1jQCiBuj/w640-h426/4EDE3171-D433-462B-94E6-3AEFB3B36C01.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmH3gfh9LZ7DpVKCF6cf3F5glVlroXEW2j6Fq3wNMWhjlZcSNXJVY_cmreygMXZK__lrwK9PcR1NF_OfkZOWq0mFkoiK8PpHRCoi5Gh2-y4FzYlPulF7BlqcBFtWLdFpwmokhtFp0AQch0f935d-w0rc0ci1w_ZbbCQlNUgxsH0X6YdrMyT2RVzFpZQvm5/s4243/2809263B-1FF7-4B4F-AF29-3279046EC762.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Part Four: A Reflective Touch<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixwoOYJKWYhffTubjBaRU-427ITdQVPczu53oIU8Y6metRKtgba5zIn2GW_b1gAQ3UgAFLJJLVsi1sEhTvNVOicrOhSAq2AH7M8pV7Q54JV2l_hzA30FZ7nmSEFoOm1weg4dgvL9-51gkP7ubAr9G3SqFZ5mxDBowd0cdZYXTRnGK_ysF9bjks0eoOMBAG/s3690/A82D24A9-B9EA-46FF-8674-9912E6B61B60.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3690" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixwoOYJKWYhffTubjBaRU-427ITdQVPczu53oIU8Y6metRKtgba5zIn2GW_b1gAQ3UgAFLJJLVsi1sEhTvNVOicrOhSAq2AH7M8pV7Q54JV2l_hzA30FZ7nmSEFoOm1weg4dgvL9-51gkP7ubAr9G3SqFZ5mxDBowd0cdZYXTRnGK_ysF9bjks0eoOMBAG/w520-h640/A82D24A9-B9EA-46FF-8674-9912E6B61B60.jpeg" width="520" /></a></p><p>Hello, friends in the blogosphere and beyond! Can you believe another year has flown by and that it is Fall yet again!? My, how time flies.</p><p><br /></p><p>Today, I would like to again share some of the goings on in my garden. </p><p><br /></p><p>What inspires you when planning an outdoor space? Do you enjoy a stately aesthetic or do you prefer a more free-flowing space, allowing for nature to take its own course? I personally prefer a mix of both.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.levenshall.co.uk/gardens" target="_blank">Levens Hall Garden</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwAdtHd-bFZxQiK83c55-gp7HAWZ0OZo_1tDx5BplR4mvUnbc8RDHoQsjQZHr-th6Vc3CKmZpYgjTEJpzRibwq7BAGmnnlkUJDxlezo-3m3sLzKmli4tXl29sF6j2CEP92s7zWktKxCwkvT_oVid3wakrCH8RuZ7UKAf0jMY5EVdpoKF_M9iJH3uvOQNV/s1351/47248998-5F40-477C-905E-83C947620BC8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="1351" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwAdtHd-bFZxQiK83c55-gp7HAWZ0OZo_1tDx5BplR4mvUnbc8RDHoQsjQZHr-th6Vc3CKmZpYgjTEJpzRibwq7BAGmnnlkUJDxlezo-3m3sLzKmli4tXl29sF6j2CEP92s7zWktKxCwkvT_oVid3wakrCH8RuZ7UKAf0jMY5EVdpoKF_M9iJH3uvOQNV/w640-h256/47248998-5F40-477C-905E-83C947620BC8.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEO2zAMzgyBPzh7rhnQMguBV8BZ7kdSfgeuwf7LInEza3dwe_HssAOBUVxxKaC-uTmWzRs-tQjigtD4vNvaSXrZyh-0SdU1VtyWUSTMNuDSt1x3OrYgIDJLIsytdXHAsbFvd88ElTG9ZrHSEfe3VAEGgcrO1dqWAg5wBv6kzJrUBRXmT5WeN539Ogd_Im/s1309/4F8CC21B-FBEB-4455-A002-1591E4F2125B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1309" data-original-width="928" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEO2zAMzgyBPzh7rhnQMguBV8BZ7kdSfgeuwf7LInEza3dwe_HssAOBUVxxKaC-uTmWzRs-tQjigtD4vNvaSXrZyh-0SdU1VtyWUSTMNuDSt1x3OrYgIDJLIsytdXHAsbFvd88ElTG9ZrHSEfe3VAEGgcrO1dqWAg5wBv6kzJrUBRXmT5WeN539Ogd_Im/w454-h640/4F8CC21B-FBEB-4455-A002-1591E4F2125B.jpeg" width="454" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.orchardblog.co.uk/2016/07/20/hidcote-manor-garden/" target="_blank">Hidcote Gardens, Gloucestershire</a><br /></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>It is so interesting how times change and how trends catch on. A few years ago when I initially began thinking about planning my garden and outdoor space, I became <strike>quite</strike> <strike>intrigued</strike> absolutely obsessed with the idea of a garden folly.</p><p><br /></p><p>Have you ever seen a garden folly? They are very popular in England. A garden folly can simply mean an ornate outdoor structure, </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYrCWPxQVHGt515TJ4IW5pw5Be9gn25PsZNpnLruWZquTe7txGFHgmevzg6sRvpBKj-XubuhXFehG0_Qqav4ix61woeqL_mtRhjFhNZBIkBd3QwOFrbmPDc3EbWWRJ4V1FuKtW9o5A0yaxQKc_lROULBochetCZCfYHNZF_Vu5KVbFmB133hN4QMXvveZA/s1020/7FDFCA48-643E-444E-B8C3-41D7901CF97B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="1020" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYrCWPxQVHGt515TJ4IW5pw5Be9gn25PsZNpnLruWZquTe7txGFHgmevzg6sRvpBKj-XubuhXFehG0_Qqav4ix61woeqL_mtRhjFhNZBIkBd3QwOFrbmPDc3EbWWRJ4V1FuKtW9o5A0yaxQKc_lROULBochetCZCfYHNZF_Vu5KVbFmB133hN4QMXvveZA/w640-h426/7FDFCA48-643E-444E-B8C3-41D7901CF97B.jpeg" width="640" /></a><a href="https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/news/gardening-courses-hever-castle/" target="_blank">Hever Castle</a></p><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMoQVMelI82frGRHt6ZU1q8_B0eDYQfiB_9bZjdCzsTPEb9vfMbFM355fxXRgXdAotklVtZp3xRx1MrY_lXExYz4Cmohyl-xrSuB6h4K7z2LBJkKt3gsBGgyEL4YpUR0RJUbq__H49MNnI2qPT5347yJ-Bfivl8VQ8fdmvVRz0GsFNIwjeRhqbz3kDd-wB/s1606/6A9C6C05-D987-450D-9126-29502FD3FC80.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1606" data-original-width="1375" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMoQVMelI82frGRHt6ZU1q8_B0eDYQfiB_9bZjdCzsTPEb9vfMbFM355fxXRgXdAotklVtZp3xRx1MrY_lXExYz4Cmohyl-xrSuB6h4K7z2LBJkKt3gsBGgyEL4YpUR0RJUbq__H49MNnI2qPT5347yJ-Bfivl8VQ8fdmvVRz0GsFNIwjeRhqbz3kDd-wB/w548-h640/6A9C6C05-D987-450D-9126-29502FD3FC80.jpeg" width="548" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.houzz.com/photos/landscape-traditional-landscape-new-york-phvw-vp~522983" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Point One Architects on Houzz</a><span style="text-align: left;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>or even an elaborate build resembling ruins. </p><p><br /></p><p>Fab. Gothic arches, from <a href="https://www.haddonstone.com/en-us/prod/gothic-arch/" target="_blank">Haddon Stone</a>.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVz4lXRTWbBjosGM80WjUF-LWwdw7yNA5_EwAsdLT6xtlFMTxFkD_7rECfZV2s21TWMOAjJ0sKXGMJ-jFzxX7IeK3jI2a-rOu-tivIYgJdGelpys1dKAAXhPEAAaomnOswqyh3Zi6CC20LVExa3Qe-sb6cDX-zq8klF0NOjod21jxMaseWorhJEBVnb_hj/s1620/F89C9B01-0424-493F-B2E3-847EE56AE60D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1444" data-original-width="1620" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVz4lXRTWbBjosGM80WjUF-LWwdw7yNA5_EwAsdLT6xtlFMTxFkD_7rECfZV2s21TWMOAjJ0sKXGMJ-jFzxX7IeK3jI2a-rOu-tivIYgJdGelpys1dKAAXhPEAAaomnOswqyh3Zi6CC20LVExa3Qe-sb6cDX-zq8klF0NOjod21jxMaseWorhJEBVnb_hj/w640-h570/F89C9B01-0424-493F-B2E3-847EE56AE60D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Beautiful arches, via <a href="https://redwoodstone.com/gothic-folly/small-gothic-arch/" target="_blank">Redwood Stone</a>.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3NUp3iFmqnPa_7bLjQKxBjJ-csgh3VpbqyKz3L3aqDwe7IvXZg2fhAnncwZxtUAHD677cr6lPYyZabs-CNjZszsldb_H5iTfG23A__GkiHR28aJMfK1kuDWLWRMsG3mSCF3VquTJyVzRJfHvmn0ppahyK8NYDEG4dnVs9Ih-9UrveWh-v4g8SACRVi1E/s1122/0702513C-399F-40B3-B8A7-C62A32C1C7CE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1122" data-original-width="694" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3NUp3iFmqnPa_7bLjQKxBjJ-csgh3VpbqyKz3L3aqDwe7IvXZg2fhAnncwZxtUAHD677cr6lPYyZabs-CNjZszsldb_H5iTfG23A__GkiHR28aJMfK1kuDWLWRMsG3mSCF3VquTJyVzRJfHvmn0ppahyK8NYDEG4dnVs9Ih-9UrveWh-v4g8SACRVi1E/w396-h640/0702513C-399F-40B3-B8A7-C62A32C1C7CE.jpeg" width="396" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The one thing in common is that follies are structures that are mainly meant for decorative purposes, even if they also happen to be functional.<p></p><p>A couple of years back, I was mostly inspired by the type of folly that resembled ruins, specifically those that exemplified old-world or gothic influence.</p><p>Eventually, as I began to realize just how involved a folly build would be, I put to rest the idea of a full folly; the idea evolved into the idea of a faux-folly. I liked the idea of a simple folly consisting of mirrors meant to emulate windows. </p><p><br /></p><p>Aren’t these fab?? These mirrors replicate gothic cathedral windows, and I was immediately enamored. These are just what I had in mind when I was thinking of a faux-folly. Unfortunately, at the time, they were only available in Europe, and because they were made of very heavy crushed stone, were extraordinarily expensive to ship (we are talking thousands upon thousands!!).</p><p><br /></p><p>Source unknown.</p><p><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg" style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="356" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5c0AboGcaW5N5S_UYA0lcMTz8xiVZ2QYumo1SRDVvwISc9rEiG5qB6ocNy6G56AhSUCUkzG8Mlg53uTX6lZpdnHUjauisT_u_YDpSzd4bssQxIvspH5vPPWdhrysBsmbdR3TFltg-1ra/w422-h640/0BCC940C-5362-497F-8755-C5943360FE34.jpeg" width="422" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Lovely. From <a href="https://www.englishsalvage.co.uk/stunning-gothic-composition-stone-mirror_item_28305" target="_blank">English Salvage</a>.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjhM3hzaqAanToOgewpJ3gDGCGML1ZwEYrhRzGX4TYgux293LODPjvZvfrPWnHQQbRdmdomuDexUO6UnTK9q0zkb6UWCpvNwNs1cRuMctG0KfnFd6Ae8j-89sISh9fYI4M2mzmT5IansB0XEWjFDXrTU4jzHJu6QbGUSghqdm8Q8BgSR1T28-bxWNWJUXu/s1620/7EC9C812-D246-420F-92B8-6B1C77373767.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1620" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjhM3hzaqAanToOgewpJ3gDGCGML1ZwEYrhRzGX4TYgux293LODPjvZvfrPWnHQQbRdmdomuDexUO6UnTK9q0zkb6UWCpvNwNs1cRuMctG0KfnFd6Ae8j-89sISh9fYI4M2mzmT5IansB0XEWjFDXrTU4jzHJu6QbGUSghqdm8Q8BgSR1T28-bxWNWJUXu/w640-h472/7EC9C812-D246-420F-92B8-6B1C77373767.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Love these. Both from <a href="https://www.brightonrocgothicmirrors.com/listing/689550899/stunning-double-light-gothic-garden" target="_blank">Brighton Roc Gothic Mirrors</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5xepn0y-t2pDEq83mev6lhQ1cpzxa1niDYv2Q857nXEV571L1Huglq28I0bMNtnoTGw0nvhj4Bi89R6-t9hstRVhLWhWRwvCv4RqHmOmXBNe8JPT71-BaSyeCbJEkMnSonmVhhWM2ML_bSo3tVth23XNkhF3lbuw-aCcVMXaz3SfBJqNf5_ll2SIwx83-/s1582/1CF0C76F-45C1-4C49-BA42-9B772CCFBCF5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1582" data-original-width="1172" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5xepn0y-t2pDEq83mev6lhQ1cpzxa1niDYv2Q857nXEV571L1Huglq28I0bMNtnoTGw0nvhj4Bi89R6-t9hstRVhLWhWRwvCv4RqHmOmXBNe8JPT71-BaSyeCbJEkMnSonmVhhWM2ML_bSo3tVth23XNkhF3lbuw-aCcVMXaz3SfBJqNf5_ll2SIwx83-/w474-h640/1CF0C76F-45C1-4C49-BA42-9B772CCFBCF5.jpeg" width="474" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCMvdC7h4_nhKHqtQBAdlA9r9c_wEwM6D0n00DxC-upCvnuUCow0IOAp3GtSDlGbO8-635dMptqr3fhfiyKdErqnfkrWQkGWB7lQkgUke-8KglCUTvxXBZn3acdt-YDpbiiPbVdBKUTA2SCJcYIobkYVPIsEtgtJCNJRDsQZn2KlnA_CJWBaqgDT9mwivq/s1870/35949642-5C8C-4F59-A0A8-79E2183B3658.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1870" data-original-width="1328" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCMvdC7h4_nhKHqtQBAdlA9r9c_wEwM6D0n00DxC-upCvnuUCow0IOAp3GtSDlGbO8-635dMptqr3fhfiyKdErqnfkrWQkGWB7lQkgUke-8KglCUTvxXBZn3acdt-YDpbiiPbVdBKUTA2SCJcYIobkYVPIsEtgtJCNJRDsQZn2KlnA_CJWBaqgDT9mwivq/w454-h640/35949642-5C8C-4F59-A0A8-79E2183B3658.jpeg" width="454" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><p>Incorporated into a folly ruin, also from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/689550899/stunning-double-light-gothic-garden" target="_blank">Brighton Roc Gothic Mirrors</a>.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsLFFH3P8zxYDNPbfuLCEOqoVZ5q95PMGK5tUps7qnRp8ncSIn95wyon1pzKuiL-MyP2R1QQz8F8NEMfMwoBqhByFrSZiDQW05rL7UpLwqSolbgD41k-0h80nX7khjzDEdORtMa7FnLHfi0EA69hNKSMFBwLA9xd_9NV_Ks-0_IlYREgDKnwyiHJxHOpN3/s1362/9FAEA505-E80A-446F-9B2E-3796E980D791.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="1357" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsLFFH3P8zxYDNPbfuLCEOqoVZ5q95PMGK5tUps7qnRp8ncSIn95wyon1pzKuiL-MyP2R1QQz8F8NEMfMwoBqhByFrSZiDQW05rL7UpLwqSolbgD41k-0h80nX7khjzDEdORtMa7FnLHfi0EA69hNKSMFBwLA9xd_9NV_Ks-0_IlYREgDKnwyiHJxHOpN3/w638-h640/9FAEA505-E80A-446F-9B2E-3796E980D791.jpeg" width="638" /></a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Alas, at the end of it all, I had to settle for something much, much less extravagant. I ended up creating some European-styled mirrors for my garden. This is such a bummer; in the years that have passed, the trend has caught on and I have even seen similar items comparable to the aforementioned gothic windows at Wayfair, for truly inexpensive prices now!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I digress…</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is the method to my madness at the time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I started the makeover in the garden, I replaced a section of garden gates, but I'd set aside the gates because I really fancied the diamond pattern of the gates, which reminded me of Elizabethan glass you might see in old Tudor houses. </div><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg" style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx4v_4fJ-GtnFdYXnulNpClHv4WDVV9CNERZRVidnhjTnvV-SqN2n0nuc5NWRqoI4ELGUWoP3js5jamBpiqH2Am10cjYxhpJHm8W72kIAn9pilvN13BC_ySIGhRMsNpMxueyGSmHgmjZRC/w480-h640/0B0D703E-B8E9-4A8A-B4BF-7780F6DB0090.jpeg" width="480" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I took the gates to a local glass/window making shop and asked that they add mirrored glass to each of the gate panels. They were able to do so for only a couple of hundred dollars, so not bad!</div><div><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg" style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWguA6nJuTUF5nE0CsWeK-4nUlXoQOtouC6aPIN_EZXDPGUNjQQPfaOPQZn7tnsE1RLGeiuT0Yald7gkvyq7LwRLlLGvty4oizC_6ZCcqerNFdOSmZJOqD4QhyH-TZB8gQY_4aljfgz9JA/w480-h640/B379A0F8-9F16-4331-A713-A9BE1AA199FB.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I then mounted them on the <a href="http://fromparsimonioustoperfection.blogspot.com/2020/09/series-setting-scene-for-year-round.html" target="_blank">grass wall</a> I had previously created. They add much more dimension to the space!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a look as I was completing the faux grass wall.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqOscj2mgWb4o-KbuVQk6nOkhe72CXm20vhiziL6qZPt3PpdoRJAItg3O29CP0Pn8MXzvLI4ol8wbt9RbTwLu80YbDIewrr6wlnLcRrL_lm5kKBxaX2_EdpW90oWbZ1-9LwYnn-b77o8MSl4fB7hZUpVsnimuF9anMOnCgdw_9iXzU57VuQIbiLyxGY6QZ/s3209/73F219D4-CDFB-43C6-8459-BBB0B925D914.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2768" data-original-width="3209" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqOscj2mgWb4o-KbuVQk6nOkhe72CXm20vhiziL6qZPt3PpdoRJAItg3O29CP0Pn8MXzvLI4ol8wbt9RbTwLu80YbDIewrr6wlnLcRrL_lm5kKBxaX2_EdpW90oWbZ1-9LwYnn-b77o8MSl4fB7hZUpVsnimuF9anMOnCgdw_9iXzU57VuQIbiLyxGY6QZ/w640-h552/73F219D4-CDFB-43C6-8459-BBB0B925D914.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg" style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-bUWRrEV2-FG7UiWRGWFXlQ8mTlKcwBuPz7OH_sVsqJqMPScW_FUUgzwDODHcRfAjRKnFiSn3DPM1NZwmGxfucA5hXyv1YJvUOxXwWCVvgD4_FsXcTS4Jq7LoMXNC6XDUfHkQV8_N4SFh/w480-h640/B70CA5AC-3506-4AD1-8C29-DB2B72D7E802.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg" style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfWK8DL7nZ2Oqv1aM6WSX4RsA27rGZhODI1D8u4Fah2nSCOSTJtJ5Hdj8nqRicXPMqjPAXPq2wMmfcung8Jva98-v6MuQMrWrRvSm1luUQAdNrnOUNLnaPOugIUTGgaj94uxWL0B42tvST/w480-h640/14677F7B-F9E2-4CB8-9DFA-C7AD31BABC65.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The completed space after the completion of the wall, addition of the seating, firepit, and addition of complementary throw pillows.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I love how all of that gorgeous California sunshine reflects back and forth between the sliding glass, the cabinet glass, and the mirrors!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWnxt6ZH5lzDnRuCpC-d3M5tfRXLGmByhlZtfvcuAbp5VMzlUeWfrIL_cyKsbv_qeyXi3jeT9-7cUiLlKjEIpeH7x0T-7TAZ_am_L_sRMByNtebKXW40bAobZRz1DcLLPlE_9GhHxHf2ts6-pEE8VEYQ4aGMRUMu2XgHdVMgHjUMpUJKfM88DMLa9JtpnL/s4243/54C66FE9-D5C3-4173-89D5-ACD41B3D3B94.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWnxt6ZH5lzDnRuCpC-d3M5tfRXLGmByhlZtfvcuAbp5VMzlUeWfrIL_cyKsbv_qeyXi3jeT9-7cUiLlKjEIpeH7x0T-7TAZ_am_L_sRMByNtebKXW40bAobZRz1DcLLPlE_9GhHxHf2ts6-pEE8VEYQ4aGMRUMu2XgHdVMgHjUMpUJKfM88DMLa9JtpnL/w640-h426/54C66FE9-D5C3-4173-89D5-ACD41B3D3B94.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the years since, they have held up amazingly well, although I may still lament from time to time not being able to have a true folly, lol!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From where do you glean inspiration?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">--Y</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">If you enjoy this post, please visit the archives! 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Are you looking forward to a respite from this unrelenting heat? I know that I am, lol...</p><p style="text-align: left;">It just so happened that just last week, we saw a slight decrease in temperatures, just in time for afternoon tea week, which commences every year during the second full week in August. This year, it lands on August 7 through August 13. I absolutely adore taking tea and am an avid collector of pretties! </p><p style="text-align: left;">Today I am sharing how I set up a lovely teatime al fresco just in time for this very lovely occasion.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">I wanted a setting with cool tones, so I opted to combine pretty blues and minty greens. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">An elegant fluted cup with delicate gilt sits atop a dainty saucer and pretty plate in coordinating colors.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdndOUr6YYQItCxUX--scRhs2wZx4uvcguj8dnmrwZoPsbjYcDTaa3J6IjbfGCI7E0C87OuX93uGgxi7tb72o3wevjP5uyEgOXsH-dIRaXYLXlZa-yoF4rCWjunh6KLSHDSG5loy-lfK0BeXRjOB9uf-hoj2NPQH8Lgt6B75E9rdjplJ0n9Wyf3cHpE2Zt/s4243/5F04D04C-CCE0-4B97-8BC1-9A8EA4AA0064.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdndOUr6YYQItCxUX--scRhs2wZx4uvcguj8dnmrwZoPsbjYcDTaa3J6IjbfGCI7E0C87OuX93uGgxi7tb72o3wevjP5uyEgOXsH-dIRaXYLXlZa-yoF4rCWjunh6KLSHDSG5loy-lfK0BeXRjOB9uf-hoj2NPQH8Lgt6B75E9rdjplJ0n9Wyf3cHpE2Zt/w640-h426/5F04D04C-CCE0-4B97-8BC1-9A8EA4AA0064.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />A demitasse spoon, cocktail fork, and spreader in gold make for ample accoutrement. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDX6zvzvzTPtxILBFRv33gCN283wbfSYbdIfvH0gbbEFCbja3UISEppjNUMsSK9rPLALeBuaOqdRs1GYPxmwa6j9Ow9RrNkHXs7ZHIqoAADOjlOm0imN29S6mBgO5YH7rnwpOu6JVWsvuAPWl0HsPIhs7xFeYx-W1399H8Pj_e0MmSIvoYmxNYkQHaT1F7/s4243/E4A6728E-3026-4072-8809-306A6B83957A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDX6zvzvzTPtxILBFRv33gCN283wbfSYbdIfvH0gbbEFCbja3UISEppjNUMsSK9rPLALeBuaOqdRs1GYPxmwa6j9Ow9RrNkHXs7ZHIqoAADOjlOm0imN29S6mBgO5YH7rnwpOu6JVWsvuAPWl0HsPIhs7xFeYx-W1399H8Pj_e0MmSIvoYmxNYkQHaT1F7/w640-h426/E4A6728E-3026-4072-8809-306A6B83957A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">An iridescent pot used for café plays perfectly with a stout pot in floral for tea. Guests have an option for either.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWU4U24dE2jQP4v37CLHIk7EORJSd099O5AI2qMYixDspD3nLXlEJdJjTBcXRg7dzYw9dENIettWfaGcOLRHyj4O4uDtueAlLSphM_OtoPfQjqrpKxWiGr_pEJMXx2W2Hm9V5-6YtLLuQnGnCkiZQ5V5CLiIcabaEsaRIfBw6G7gxAYJ5CBtP22Bc-eFmW/s4243/01449032-B352-4ABE-BA47-DE586C545C84.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWU4U24dE2jQP4v37CLHIk7EORJSd099O5AI2qMYixDspD3nLXlEJdJjTBcXRg7dzYw9dENIettWfaGcOLRHyj4O4uDtueAlLSphM_OtoPfQjqrpKxWiGr_pEJMXx2W2Hm9V5-6YtLLuQnGnCkiZQ5V5CLiIcabaEsaRIfBw6G7gxAYJ5CBtP22Bc-eFmW/w640-h426/01449032-B352-4ABE-BA47-DE586C545C84.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">At each setting, a petite teapot favor contains a teabag for each guest.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-IefXK3t9QoGc6kkmmkzZPAD4GgqqIqG9YLQzlt2Wp-VkGyb-lRJdI0CIiBsxVGyG_dsorITJinANJmXYNJSnADj8Eac1Rs3KcskIq3fyidBUd6kovvE9mqOcGE--cx5UM-fEg91aYGq0apCFJjbSXd0mW7KpTWOUeqrvabRszGE1vbRV7khlesw9m_8/s4243/490FF224-D5F9-4083-A3F4-C457FF0DB43E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-IefXK3t9QoGc6kkmmkzZPAD4GgqqIqG9YLQzlt2Wp-VkGyb-lRJdI0CIiBsxVGyG_dsorITJinANJmXYNJSnADj8Eac1Rs3KcskIq3fyidBUd6kovvE9mqOcGE--cx5UM-fEg91aYGq0apCFJjbSXd0mW7KpTWOUeqrvabRszGE1vbRV7khlesw9m_8/w640-h426/490FF224-D5F9-4083-A3F4-C457FF0DB43E.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /> <div style="text-align: left;">Aren't these sweet?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhllCbud1L-fzqS_awVmTd3ilxY_8D-nlZR8sGEZ0hkxsb37imiD8MCPemVUrl904fc564-27Sdv_iOMOSTBulmD168Hb9pHW9v_SKYLcMaw53Rl0HUj4yG9zlYRXKZbUU89nUz8IUusnEX5YScvWvN1iWG6m27A8-cAA-gpwwWUhRsLVCCc4w0lrwB92vM/s4243/EEB261EE-2294-4415-BCCD-218EF5445183.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhllCbud1L-fzqS_awVmTd3ilxY_8D-nlZR8sGEZ0hkxsb37imiD8MCPemVUrl904fc564-27Sdv_iOMOSTBulmD168Hb9pHW9v_SKYLcMaw53Rl0HUj4yG9zlYRXKZbUU89nUz8IUusnEX5YScvWvN1iWG6m27A8-cAA-gpwwWUhRsLVCCc4w0lrwB92vM/w640-h426/EEB261EE-2294-4415-BCCD-218EF5445183.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><p></p><p>An arrangement of simple flowers; white roses, white chrysanthemums, and pale bluish plumbago.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtT5bOWLev0xeEY2ouLUI7QaR7InajMI76BETnGsWquuszuXap4Z7xH6XBFtnKDapABUMKsdTagACywWUQmPSsCwVvLTempjD7vkBYcsie5O8yrZq3I2PoCmvgn2eNBYBspVfxoXbk4uCm94FmsFPiTZ5qYwnkcKBpbwGKzN96I9vDa7zKXPnSqf-LrdLY/s4243/57163D04-FB4A-4A55-86A1-5BFDE66A4660.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtT5bOWLev0xeEY2ouLUI7QaR7InajMI76BETnGsWquuszuXap4Z7xH6XBFtnKDapABUMKsdTagACywWUQmPSsCwVvLTempjD7vkBYcsie5O8yrZq3I2PoCmvgn2eNBYBspVfxoXbk4uCm94FmsFPiTZ5qYwnkcKBpbwGKzN96I9vDa7zKXPnSqf-LrdLY/w640-h426/57163D04-FB4A-4A55-86A1-5BFDE66A4660.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div><br /></div><br /> The roses and mums came from the local grocer, and the plumbago, from my garden.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlLrs7u9AGpW9OPxBSnyyoe5JUUAOk_zXiiWdviTn4TtYmcp97w2laTYIzb0UH3FDH8mlgg0g-SRyqswCmBJfH8nIVyjaBXP6k4iow7jh9tDn2kFEA7gbIh0Sz2yfojZ7b5HBWpwo0QYxb2yjisJSVslQ7zq2Ts7bskM0fiuNZw3Z8Qyg4J8pNz3Xf7JLE/s4243/A133D51B-8B9F-40E6-8DFE-951DAAE98D15.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlLrs7u9AGpW9OPxBSnyyoe5JUUAOk_zXiiWdviTn4TtYmcp97w2laTYIzb0UH3FDH8mlgg0g-SRyqswCmBJfH8nIVyjaBXP6k4iow7jh9tDn2kFEA7gbIh0Sz2yfojZ7b5HBWpwo0QYxb2yjisJSVslQ7zq2Ts7bskM0fiuNZw3Z8Qyg4J8pNz3Xf7JLE/w640-h426/A133D51B-8B9F-40E6-8DFE-951DAAE98D15.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>On to the main attraction, the yummies!! Afternoon tea typically has three courses: the scone, the savory, and the sweet. I opted only for two, a savory and a sweet course for my simple setting. I used a few clever tricks in preparation to save time.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><i>The Savories:</i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ZAKwmBtX92IouS0g0SA9PDM0L2WMj20gYrQPosfvLQXfvqAPEabgyqZzG43gKos6hOJOigVdRfpQOwEyy4rkgiF-DC5vcouQ4XlYjV-f6BAD4MeUY4fsMOujsc9Bbrg2CSoPNalSSPk0093GLTCq9U3VbKPDdy3bnn13BvpMD1bGdfgX3OTfeg6okfrC/s4243/FA81CEC6-2A96-49B9-9A03-48A561A0BFB0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ZAKwmBtX92IouS0g0SA9PDM0L2WMj20gYrQPosfvLQXfvqAPEabgyqZzG43gKos6hOJOigVdRfpQOwEyy4rkgiF-DC5vcouQ4XlYjV-f6BAD4MeUY4fsMOujsc9Bbrg2CSoPNalSSPk0093GLTCq9U3VbKPDdy3bnn13BvpMD1bGdfgX3OTfeg6okfrC/w640-h426/FA81CEC6-2A96-49B9-9A03-48A561A0BFB0.jpeg" width="640" /></a></i></b></p><b><i><br /></i></b><p></p><p>For my afternoon tea, I opted to have finger sandwiches as well as open-faced sandwiches, which were close to canapés, save for the omittance of the garnish on the top of each. I prepared an egg salad, a Waldorf chicken salad, and open-faced cucumber and salmon sandwiches. </p><p>Egg salad:</p><p>I hard-boiled two eggs, and added mayonnaise, enough to make a creamy mixture.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaayr1V6F15KpBQcMOdLsDGOVW1oqa7KPl-4OJcomcEj8AxC5sRnmIPraNmBGYV9UmoUHMKnsCFP9qpn9apaY5W2ACbo4RVncQ4JQ-dCzNsnzmz4tmwIjhHLa0dEH7pZSs2gUqq3j_ry_GKlA4dW3Jr1cXy4mW-e2F6cfqAP_7PTh7PfCmoJI8oIeyubGx/s4060/3325BB78-F2ED-4688-82D7-32E10697CF83.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2956" data-original-width="4060" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaayr1V6F15KpBQcMOdLsDGOVW1oqa7KPl-4OJcomcEj8AxC5sRnmIPraNmBGYV9UmoUHMKnsCFP9qpn9apaY5W2ACbo4RVncQ4JQ-dCzNsnzmz4tmwIjhHLa0dEH7pZSs2gUqq3j_ry_GKlA4dW3Jr1cXy4mW-e2F6cfqAP_7PTh7PfCmoJI8oIeyubGx/w640-h466/3325BB78-F2ED-4688-82D7-32E10697CF83.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /> This was placed on bread with the crusts removed.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2978" data-original-width="4031" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6No3K_OKdVtJ8kJdvfBKoFOjY9AdcPhEIs5ONdEqOfNaI7rsqBU-pgituvyRs-X_WkqgAr_5ZtfNrpqqz7rvV7F9lDfPNrH4vS5tUW1gQiL17Vt0vjK6ZcEtX_CG-WuKv3YUKdoWD2oFhL8ALr2XwqnmYLB8lESH4jKDqlHT1NE66aCvmXX6dKXZgmw5I/w640-h472/320FC603-B828-48D1-8118-68D9FB1D71F6.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /> was laid atop the egg salad,<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaS1Jqd1zALpKKacD-GZ9CJhFBZSzDxN8pF4okA8VqhvFwcmPBYLa15UkyvWEfEUvtWBAsjAFad_9ScAdweywtSThFlw8nwVLOj9dpXG1keR3NsZCG18fhVn3FoUxzVlEZN9j-0KJP4tNCyRl3mQWbvW5F3lSyA_N3LeXiyShNRPmxj7VI365M4hI_b40W/s3565/7ACB182B-AC18-46FB-8FF9-2A1A88FA056C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3367" data-original-width="3565" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaS1Jqd1zALpKKacD-GZ9CJhFBZSzDxN8pF4okA8VqhvFwcmPBYLa15UkyvWEfEUvtWBAsjAFad_9ScAdweywtSThFlw8nwVLOj9dpXG1keR3NsZCG18fhVn3FoUxzVlEZN9j-0KJP4tNCyRl3mQWbvW5F3lSyA_N3LeXiyShNRPmxj7VI365M4hI_b40W/w640-h604/7ACB182B-AC18-46FB-8FF9-2A1A88FA056C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>and finally, a sprinkle of lemon pepper.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8FQeLQJ2eOib1AVU3_PDDP_GZws2sRpf_jCkPcYdyQFe8cKg7rFlLW2-iBbRVrcpdVtOJ5a1HHSOLeoqLCgr07DBqiG8RRiqZyOowRKD0KJkumyRUxZGVEOC3wr6AugdlpjfhOO2Gl2coJWe3URuSGPPPDOFl8pYvQsOJGIRrkTVx9I9Vt42IztWH1Oy/s4243/FB126C2A-05C0-420D-A1BB-BFF7352CD876.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8FQeLQJ2eOib1AVU3_PDDP_GZws2sRpf_jCkPcYdyQFe8cKg7rFlLW2-iBbRVrcpdVtOJ5a1HHSOLeoqLCgr07DBqiG8RRiqZyOowRKD0KJkumyRUxZGVEOC3wr6AugdlpjfhOO2Gl2coJWe3URuSGPPPDOFl8pYvQsOJGIRrkTVx9I9Vt42IztWH1Oy/w640-h426/FB126C2A-05C0-420D-A1BB-BFF7352CD876.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>There are so many options for these dainty treats, but I decided to cut them into length-wise strips and small squares.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Waldorf Chicken salad:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23mb67bgrKSDk7TB-ZFsQobwyqzP3CAFdzwXtodpkkyts_AvJ6rYYn2TwI56cygNt5IEXWFkAjey-M4OrytdFcvwEnoF8dqTJ0l3XY3K0yQ4DCMaIBTconw5btGybsvz0dCeUT0MTqKCzANwK3cL-ZWyVm_UMGIw1tCnf9gHjA3E3kU7zppZ0VYqQtEyk/s4243/F76CD970-D7A4-4497-80E3-9E628A7BE20C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23mb67bgrKSDk7TB-ZFsQobwyqzP3CAFdzwXtodpkkyts_AvJ6rYYn2TwI56cygNt5IEXWFkAjey-M4OrytdFcvwEnoF8dqTJ0l3XY3K0yQ4DCMaIBTconw5btGybsvz0dCeUT0MTqKCzANwK3cL-ZWyVm_UMGIw1tCnf9gHjA3E3kU7zppZ0VYqQtEyk/w640-h426/F76CD970-D7A4-4497-80E3-9E628A7BE20C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>To make this salad, I used approximately 3/4 of one granny smith apple, sliced,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkW_j-puInivVAGDiTF6dyUBq6czrfvkmZ5o5sFYb00MsryCskD-a2nAZCt1uT1-ZnQJkrCnXR2kPT7pN1vaJoDnyhhXAg8OTlNIlboMfIbJgIopUldOZIFMF084OKt6IEAm6Z5W4ygZG_0M8e4KHMflPY2TyShwCuACJMHp3ljKevXYc1QZNHlg3Di8Qf/s3572/09C6D633-1DD6-433B-801F-D3A1058FEA74.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3572" data-original-width="3360" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkW_j-puInivVAGDiTF6dyUBq6czrfvkmZ5o5sFYb00MsryCskD-a2nAZCt1uT1-ZnQJkrCnXR2kPT7pN1vaJoDnyhhXAg8OTlNIlboMfIbJgIopUldOZIFMF084OKt6IEAm6Z5W4ygZG_0M8e4KHMflPY2TyShwCuACJMHp3ljKevXYc1QZNHlg3Di8Qf/w602-h640/09C6D633-1DD6-433B-801F-D3A1058FEA74.jpeg" width="602" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>and finely chopped.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2IiewBxnRK2lt_YkkNvTbcqMd3h2mRgy4bfF05OIL3M0ijlOHnrPWBGKdjD1DYapvArUo0nlx2mIfb03sAkufECP7ziHh8ud4eHDZfFJGWAtpCmoetFIPKIOVipxR_1NTPqTkQcc7KGATo3lwoimmFYzmw5uSBTou84IZ8_RXyBByBtRUQh6oyzdp4rcV/s3992/F514E411-2F23-4B60-A0BA-4EDEBC863F90.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3007" data-original-width="3992" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2IiewBxnRK2lt_YkkNvTbcqMd3h2mRgy4bfF05OIL3M0ijlOHnrPWBGKdjD1DYapvArUo0nlx2mIfb03sAkufECP7ziHh8ud4eHDZfFJGWAtpCmoetFIPKIOVipxR_1NTPqTkQcc7KGATo3lwoimmFYzmw5uSBTou84IZ8_RXyBByBtRUQh6oyzdp4rcV/w640-h482/F514E411-2F23-4B60-A0BA-4EDEBC863F90.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p>Two thin stalks of celery, cut lengthwise,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5RZlXiJkJrJAOm9Trl_j7c_ClSqudN_dno6PBTq52Vwj6YqqjR-tugaNX7tayHp3R2nrYF8eqOEZohzUWSpUIkZN7SZW3XbP-RRppk8a7DTY1l_pqiaTS5-hwS-0nS2T9ktNo8hJDLBpaqJg632A-r6hv6oTZ9rSRXyicUeSnxRCj781fzl5BzszZdHB5/s3777/C5A01483-7AD5-4F79-8A07-0C74E79A9920.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3178" data-original-width="3777" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5RZlXiJkJrJAOm9Trl_j7c_ClSqudN_dno6PBTq52Vwj6YqqjR-tugaNX7tayHp3R2nrYF8eqOEZohzUWSpUIkZN7SZW3XbP-RRppk8a7DTY1l_pqiaTS5-hwS-0nS2T9ktNo8hJDLBpaqJg632A-r6hv6oTZ9rSRXyicUeSnxRCj781fzl5BzszZdHB5/w640-h538/C5A01483-7AD5-4F79-8A07-0C74E79A9920.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>and finely chopped.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dfayAKrPTXJ1SxQDMuRuFHHrGr9l5RW0GpyHNjJ3GC0NaQKA0zvZd5smUWpf-vmnJfw1AMEydAL8GpGCVXJm2UwL9r6bQYEXxMB-AK7M73GBSzaamnNY-ESMTkZTcxn7gukQ8PRcVUruFzLFfK9HR9I66XF2v54rk9slT2pURp3lO48rhe6TrOV3HWPJ/s3986/F1D51A5E-C5D9-431A-9281-9CDCB5FD8799.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3012" data-original-width="3986" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dfayAKrPTXJ1SxQDMuRuFHHrGr9l5RW0GpyHNjJ3GC0NaQKA0zvZd5smUWpf-vmnJfw1AMEydAL8GpGCVXJm2UwL9r6bQYEXxMB-AK7M73GBSzaamnNY-ESMTkZTcxn7gukQ8PRcVUruFzLFfK9HR9I66XF2v54rk9slT2pURp3lO48rhe6TrOV3HWPJ/w640-h484/F1D51A5E-C5D9-431A-9281-9CDCB5FD8799.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>Next, I added walnuts,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNQGbbkGm2A7J14f1BYTEJ1lmmzjus0ryRyyoMM2LGWioy_IUJ9atPE_BfxhjKOtvp_XErbnG2AXVn0e1jnhF86c3UWU66cgR8Xw-zYXS4mrWTHruBHjFkwdYT21F6yJZOK5nr2CPgYW-GrIFTSqYjLXOEWkHwLmCkeNZ0ZkRJS5O1ZzKiLM-z3BtY-Oa/s4243/FFC19297-CA83-44E8-B90A-31FF0E884A6A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNQGbbkGm2A7J14f1BYTEJ1lmmzjus0ryRyyoMM2LGWioy_IUJ9atPE_BfxhjKOtvp_XErbnG2AXVn0e1jnhF86c3UWU66cgR8Xw-zYXS4mrWTHruBHjFkwdYT21F6yJZOK5nr2CPgYW-GrIFTSqYjLXOEWkHwLmCkeNZ0ZkRJS5O1ZzKiLM-z3BtY-Oa/w640-h426/FFC19297-CA83-44E8-B90A-31FF0E884A6A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>finely chopped,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzxgXBXibITfJtyq2ik1E13b_em2QJ9vKxQzkzjkCfG0s1Ggmyu1_04J1kDS_3yXlccH9DUhDEU9Eyc0HpStugWr_bDyMD6664fB8XCNXK-gkfiGiuBdj6O0jkssQhwdNC3BZMZURlaAKINGZY9WduXQi3jkwB8oUpNsYEn3gDuyi35GztByi9ONvn5I0d/s4243/D5522FEC-15D3-4970-9B80-7508FB61220B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzxgXBXibITfJtyq2ik1E13b_em2QJ9vKxQzkzjkCfG0s1Ggmyu1_04J1kDS_3yXlccH9DUhDEU9Eyc0HpStugWr_bDyMD6664fB8XCNXK-gkfiGiuBdj6O0jkssQhwdNC3BZMZURlaAKINGZY9WduXQi3jkwB8oUpNsYEn3gDuyi35GztByi9ONvn5I0d/w640-h426/D5522FEC-15D3-4970-9B80-7508FB61220B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One can of chunk chicken,<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQqcCItgO-73dHZvjTtvQ5hX5Lk3cMP1anYXtyOpS0z2Gxh41azXWohBgh76GmtRSdd-Jwyz4V1XHwTsV4s8fzUUqri4p_Qak9k5MOpWVlMPK2gWWKGVsmiFP5GEmotI3gauZOLi6n4VYYEyw1MsLl6DZK090ePA_VtrvJrmNvQzNlfJqaM08Mpo3HNy0/s4243/1CC19B37-CBCA-4E91-8F9F-E6785E5C1FF1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQqcCItgO-73dHZvjTtvQ5hX5Lk3cMP1anYXtyOpS0z2Gxh41azXWohBgh76GmtRSdd-Jwyz4V1XHwTsV4s8fzUUqri4p_Qak9k5MOpWVlMPK2gWWKGVsmiFP5GEmotI3gauZOLi6n4VYYEyw1MsLl6DZK090ePA_VtrvJrmNvQzNlfJqaM08Mpo3HNy0/w640-h426/1CC19B37-CBCA-4E91-8F9F-E6785E5C1FF1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">drained,<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvTsJemG0qJS1l661UaGTjKxYfEj4qPqtpofKxM2K8j2YtSMBGvDVfT_p9XS_5Fap7o7LGMRnCFpxtKbU9j9CJs0EuBEVygt6VNX1kCrop_vg2Mc7bhxv8ZINR565hs1ZGeG4f9NgNQj0EbThaKYTewSQmhHAQpT2BL9IZ3Rm0UBJI4Ogk2tlDZmzR18qw/s4243/BFF3FBB7-A974-4CD6-B69E-3795F7312180.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvTsJemG0qJS1l661UaGTjKxYfEj4qPqtpofKxM2K8j2YtSMBGvDVfT_p9XS_5Fap7o7LGMRnCFpxtKbU9j9CJs0EuBEVygt6VNX1kCrop_vg2Mc7bhxv8ZINR565hs1ZGeG4f9NgNQj0EbThaKYTewSQmhHAQpT2BL9IZ3Rm0UBJI4Ogk2tlDZmzR18qw/w640-h426/BFF3FBB7-A974-4CD6-B69E-3795F7312180.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">chopped finely,<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahflKxnTerUIK5VU-blmdtbhwGWuXH8q5qcVDAV_Wqn2W2epxqKf6wqF1iK20xNVTac0fL_xOt1M9XWsuiMsgP4Ty8bpqpaDI5qwgnD1FRlkQHzrmZM-7MDI2Kdk9Sp6o5vagiyWzJDXKbr6uEA2rnbF5zakGyR1ZET-h13iNV3Hk_yTDJWobwXe1bgul/s4243/206EC35A-7678-45EF-A794-138EFC44922F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahflKxnTerUIK5VU-blmdtbhwGWuXH8q5qcVDAV_Wqn2W2epxqKf6wqF1iK20xNVTac0fL_xOt1M9XWsuiMsgP4Ty8bpqpaDI5qwgnD1FRlkQHzrmZM-7MDI2Kdk9Sp6o5vagiyWzJDXKbr6uEA2rnbF5zakGyR1ZET-h13iNV3Hk_yTDJWobwXe1bgul/w640-h426/206EC35A-7678-45EF-A794-138EFC44922F.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><p></p><p>and finally, both red and green grapes right off of my vines. The grapes that grow in my garden are relatively small in comparison to those that you find at the grocer, so there was no need to halve them. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnGoOq_Gc_cHjJ38HZDksRClJW2zEp8hfGk5S19LFWxTNXmRxAyY2rgG2y91FBozPIeW3_a8Ht0rse69utyLPZ4-nyWLYyA5DdXTDKfYHxGz8az9V-fSuj7Ubr7HnLTqJPzqA5vl7IGM-Q5cQZJdUlTh3Ol720DPatTi0cLfKHcp0ru8hnqYRl9RvncWhr/s3708/A985B320-633C-47D5-B953-344A214C2ABB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3708" data-original-width="3238" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnGoOq_Gc_cHjJ38HZDksRClJW2zEp8hfGk5S19LFWxTNXmRxAyY2rgG2y91FBozPIeW3_a8Ht0rse69utyLPZ4-nyWLYyA5DdXTDKfYHxGz8az9V-fSuj7Ubr7HnLTqJPzqA5vl7IGM-Q5cQZJdUlTh3Ol720DPatTi0cLfKHcp0ru8hnqYRl9RvncWhr/w558-h640/A985B320-633C-47D5-B953-344A214C2ABB.jpeg" width="558" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>I combined all of these ingredients together along with mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste, and a dash of lemon juice. Waldorf is one of my favorites! So delicious!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYyjVlpUwm5kx_f9cnwHvZAxLWyTp4TRSk43ccvxCnyTgdzK3VcIHyz48LzfvWfZAqCrVIYaCl07SKDvL2vKSSSgSm9dp09B36nSYRC3_Z7Z-eGGzrGrOXmAsAWxLOPCLXHBW56JL1K9NzYOU5ofvGldoMv_o81DhPe6JnOENtoqyR_6k0cxHfWVASC1W/s3822/7C4E621B-BC4B-42DE-9E34-963F642FA58D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3141" data-original-width="3822" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYyjVlpUwm5kx_f9cnwHvZAxLWyTp4TRSk43ccvxCnyTgdzK3VcIHyz48LzfvWfZAqCrVIYaCl07SKDvL2vKSSSgSm9dp09B36nSYRC3_Z7Z-eGGzrGrOXmAsAWxLOPCLXHBW56JL1K9NzYOU5ofvGldoMv_o81DhPe6JnOENtoqyR_6k0cxHfWVASC1W/w640-h526/7C4E621B-BC4B-42DE-9E34-963F642FA58D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>For the Waldorf salad sandwiches and the open-face "canapés," I used my handy biscuit cutter to cut bread into rounds.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiFpV7WRVsKLTJZmiao1ODsPp6Gb3fTNndHfN5ONw9byBnNFtsoaG1VluustKQG-m-DYm3sXNgwktRbPtHLuJqS1hyOKqIFOXemchEpO0aZGzXpKaqFXzlZ3YvC-EpRBcxbSYYkNp6IaE1c6n6jyo8vxWmqOaTWeDcLY5chcodf3Q5-dwPBt3HybjeWx9r/s4243/1E55E4E1-9DD5-49B0-87E2-7F7DE00A5FA5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiFpV7WRVsKLTJZmiao1ODsPp6Gb3fTNndHfN5ONw9byBnNFtsoaG1VluustKQG-m-DYm3sXNgwktRbPtHLuJqS1hyOKqIFOXemchEpO0aZGzXpKaqFXzlZ3YvC-EpRBcxbSYYkNp6IaE1c6n6jyo8vxWmqOaTWeDcLY5chcodf3Q5-dwPBt3HybjeWx9r/w640-h426/1E55E4E1-9DD5-49B0-87E2-7F7DE00A5FA5.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>For these sandwiches, I prefer a heartier bread, and I used Dave's Killer Bread.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUQg8a3MukxGiwQ8TqqlMvlky89h7vbA-v7nXAq6P1dHvZw5L61O_iiGUL85kYsKHSZ-nBvQ8miJLbfP2Mj5AK4H1U-DzHct26vwBxVTrEXEkrOWQzVx2BJBFnfgqCKmYk7z3ILSYcJ7hfied24CQ_P5VVoaIWeqZkhmPwBrwDRI2E6wbkh1GErJ7ygp7G/s4243/8071C0CC-494F-469F-9F2B-37130BED2010.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUQg8a3MukxGiwQ8TqqlMvlky89h7vbA-v7nXAq6P1dHvZw5L61O_iiGUL85kYsKHSZ-nBvQ8miJLbfP2Mj5AK4H1U-DzHct26vwBxVTrEXEkrOWQzVx2BJBFnfgqCKmYk7z3ILSYcJ7hfied24CQ_P5VVoaIWeqZkhmPwBrwDRI2E6wbkh1GErJ7ygp7G/w640-h426/8071C0CC-494F-469F-9F2B-37130BED2010.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><p></p><p>The base for the two remaining sandwiches, which were both open-face sandwiches (no tops), was the same.</p><p>I combined softened cream cheese,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxP7sfv9mEarzg-ImXt72fgGeSl7EyKH4SqQSVqbXkx3upQLQV6Wt__Q3QAoUv7sb-3HIPObvcDXTTMgDNvQhEQnJJgzRui5tcU5w4IX9RSXTFDp2EvrbVJeDMd_O-YG3PnACXVNVFINMVAdo4FkjeATSGrZGYZ9DaLKqJsF3rmBB_W23DJyB2EYFM_mD/s4243/5FC77B2E-3509-4CF7-BCEC-1AF2AA13F816.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxP7sfv9mEarzg-ImXt72fgGeSl7EyKH4SqQSVqbXkx3upQLQV6Wt__Q3QAoUv7sb-3HIPObvcDXTTMgDNvQhEQnJJgzRui5tcU5w4IX9RSXTFDp2EvrbVJeDMd_O-YG3PnACXVNVFINMVAdo4FkjeATSGrZGYZ9DaLKqJsF3rmBB_W23DJyB2EYFM_mD/w640-h426/5FC77B2E-3509-4CF7-BCEC-1AF2AA13F816.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>fresh dill and chives,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdfZWdU0EPvhZ-kmweahG6_aT5eFccW5WM3Nc2fD8jkOV6UV3WKkxOrGiJz5EUXbwsXSQ1uebZUcuBYhJXy7yWafK4vTJqP34-rZ39EsVp6ixKjwaSVoSiXAPyA7pE7hzQIJaClokjbp9rBC2ujnLbaVrhw91f_Z3rZbMcvaCJxLElD5fj1culkhSNF-Et/s4243/332CB38D-BF91-4D03-8D0C-AFCB9E8AA1B3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdfZWdU0EPvhZ-kmweahG6_aT5eFccW5WM3Nc2fD8jkOV6UV3WKkxOrGiJz5EUXbwsXSQ1uebZUcuBYhJXy7yWafK4vTJqP34-rZ39EsVp6ixKjwaSVoSiXAPyA7pE7hzQIJaClokjbp9rBC2ujnLbaVrhw91f_Z3rZbMcvaCJxLElD5fj1culkhSNF-Et/w640-h426/332CB38D-BF91-4D03-8D0C-AFCB9E8AA1B3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>rinsed,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJuZkR_qpW5CY251e4ril4q-TtscP2xyreD0C3lxVRVEapAO6nmoW9InSRqmSDEnO2VZkzYZWM0HqxGT6RnVLDi4-R-OuascibPexqOeITK5w6W9kpNZf_q8c3UNtB-wWODkibjyx6iNBHxA3eo74LN1LSToGaep7LwcU3qHM8lvsUPo3PyJi4JpQTf0D/s4243/AE355C48-7BF9-4CD1-A072-2C31545D0B51.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJuZkR_qpW5CY251e4ril4q-TtscP2xyreD0C3lxVRVEapAO6nmoW9InSRqmSDEnO2VZkzYZWM0HqxGT6RnVLDi4-R-OuascibPexqOeITK5w6W9kpNZf_q8c3UNtB-wWODkibjyx6iNBHxA3eo74LN1LSToGaep7LwcU3qHM8lvsUPo3PyJi4JpQTf0D/w640-h426/AE355C48-7BF9-4CD1-A072-2C31545D0B51.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><p>and finely chopped,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GdrCT0Tu4z4m4LcSUuTFsxktkCE75qgOA5MkCNldr6QvVIFbuKZZVszaZwhuD_90HRYYd5R9rwvh_dJ3RlDEA4nzqSEbYlY6fbDadATqqQBQs8ADsE60JLxaJYUxN2hNbWKjhCGOsH8DpuHlot-IbJXQ8pimaMW8-F5wOFMgS6g7qiP3ZxqTz_zcW9Te/s4243/ED2E6F3D-9BFC-4749-9693-1BC75BBA99AD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GdrCT0Tu4z4m4LcSUuTFsxktkCE75qgOA5MkCNldr6QvVIFbuKZZVszaZwhuD_90HRYYd5R9rwvh_dJ3RlDEA4nzqSEbYlY6fbDadATqqQBQs8ADsE60JLxaJYUxN2hNbWKjhCGOsH8DpuHlot-IbJXQ8pimaMW8-F5wOFMgS6g7qiP3ZxqTz_zcW9Te/w640-h426/ED2E6F3D-9BFC-4749-9693-1BC75BBA99AD.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.</p><p><br /></p><p>Spread onto each round,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyfZchz9afEPMQnV5v4lw_oeUP9PkCIgh0pqziCgq_NwzynI7kVNK7hkLb9x7UalUtvCor3spAGYK3fFxBY_af-QJ_RaFpXcPCebwcwMmJqUykMOFoXNC4nAmbA0_Tc7C7iBw5CweEOClMm_PBho6gUhPu5mRZhTt61fkQcNQ3GL5kPc1AVuylCfZznhf-/s4467/33B326FA-CDAD-4706-9F22-2555A7AACA41.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2687" data-original-width="4467" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyfZchz9afEPMQnV5v4lw_oeUP9PkCIgh0pqziCgq_NwzynI7kVNK7hkLb9x7UalUtvCor3spAGYK3fFxBY_af-QJ_RaFpXcPCebwcwMmJqUykMOFoXNC4nAmbA0_Tc7C7iBw5CweEOClMm_PBho6gUhPu5mRZhTt61fkQcNQ3GL5kPc1AVuylCfZznhf-/w640-h384/33B326FA-CDAD-4706-9F22-2555A7AACA41.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>Then I topped them with either halved<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ30v89PvwLINezpGuV7VRStLj3pqdUNDRNs6djMdzws8L1TTXbmRM4bXNgGdu0PrLIY-1HzlzjtcR47PFHiAolJa0OPvsCsuj16NKtNJb25DamjqdM8j_jZXotgbE04HLfZ7xswspuxvghNJ9C6Bv1S1N9cpI_qFlpmFl7zGgA-j3oGeYKn9Xnv_B3WC5/s4243/A47EC2BB-E727-47FF-9E73-40CD82B9DE22.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ30v89PvwLINezpGuV7VRStLj3pqdUNDRNs6djMdzws8L1TTXbmRM4bXNgGdu0PrLIY-1HzlzjtcR47PFHiAolJa0OPvsCsuj16NKtNJb25DamjqdM8j_jZXotgbE04HLfZ7xswspuxvghNJ9C6Bv1S1N9cpI_qFlpmFl7zGgA-j3oGeYKn9Xnv_B3WC5/w640-h427/A47EC2BB-E727-47FF-9E73-40CD82B9DE22.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>and thinly sliced cucumber,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2iO_kJEo5uRRviUeYnkxuPt1BehP86nbOPNe7jOFovqOg7o9wKMTO06mAcuqHwr6a7BTgX3jj1Jqd1vO-CjgWBcMoTkwzKXYpZLL2yEjpcd_MCoXvtYe0cqJjm68alajDXlHwknL-Xww-ZHxiedrBsf79PLTCIBn4YRB_ncj2KS1ly7_OqSaXFw9kGg_1/s4193/843FEC1E-423B-4891-A765-E1228E7CA4D9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2863" data-original-width="4193" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2iO_kJEo5uRRviUeYnkxuPt1BehP86nbOPNe7jOFovqOg7o9wKMTO06mAcuqHwr6a7BTgX3jj1Jqd1vO-CjgWBcMoTkwzKXYpZLL2yEjpcd_MCoXvtYe0cqJjm68alajDXlHwknL-Xww-ZHxiedrBsf79PLTCIBn4YRB_ncj2KS1ly7_OqSaXFw9kGg_1/w640-h436/843FEC1E-423B-4891-A765-E1228E7CA4D9.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>or salmon.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89opFEzCyoaxzoWJkVNfhYHJ8mqF02B__t3wQ-QfGopfuI4qczdPbUmuv_x62Nm_zkhBWfFIMNEfE14ZrJ_-jmeCp3SaWa-CIradjILGLUJsLtcN_cnj41YTG9QTa6fHquS7pi4V82AagqnyOV6TC5TtpZKZMHubFg0AQXrtPYTi351txsgtXqiYHRjaz/s4243/C7E0D5F3-2DA7-43DF-9DF0-F9AB3B836FB5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89opFEzCyoaxzoWJkVNfhYHJ8mqF02B__t3wQ-QfGopfuI4qczdPbUmuv_x62Nm_zkhBWfFIMNEfE14ZrJ_-jmeCp3SaWa-CIradjILGLUJsLtcN_cnj41YTG9QTa6fHquS7pi4V82AagqnyOV6TC5TtpZKZMHubFg0AQXrtPYTi351txsgtXqiYHRjaz/w640-h426/C7E0D5F3-2DA7-43DF-9DF0-F9AB3B836FB5.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><b><i>The sweets:</i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p>Petite-fours<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJzquyIrzKQLzfTJZ11_4mbStBIcRu1FF27KQPuKmywNt04PTqnAZwbWqRVi66PDK8QGg99Ezwp1gQT0g-3YL3SNxcaPyu6_Onet8i4Ge6k6_DbaQIt92BWyGJMGm0nncoqLnaSqs10foftK85mIuKUtRB0m_bIJR1cf4C4Bfxjyoh3fKPFT8gNxkTBxJ/s4243/3D086D74-EAE2-489F-9B9C-06CE8F2D6B9A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJzquyIrzKQLzfTJZ11_4mbStBIcRu1FF27KQPuKmywNt04PTqnAZwbWqRVi66PDK8QGg99Ezwp1gQT0g-3YL3SNxcaPyu6_Onet8i4Ge6k6_DbaQIt92BWyGJMGm0nncoqLnaSqs10foftK85mIuKUtRB0m_bIJR1cf4C4Bfxjyoh3fKPFT8gNxkTBxJ/w640-h426/3D086D74-EAE2-489F-9B9C-06CE8F2D6B9A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>For 'cheater' petits fours, I used premade pound cake from Entenmann's. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjpmm6wKaiI5dLhwhAGLtHhvUf0ZdBy3b3wQI4h5CelmySlEVacl8ews31mXcvqaHuOPbPehUahn_rB3y7DvEKyRMYa5sF9wB_FdZr9HS00ofj09ipBjlqCtAFs-Zy2AO1etV6HxitkSByRAj0uCKB7qKg-Obef51nW-TGuowfixu8cHtbI8pvchjK3iW1/s4243/84CB8447-D0D8-4F6E-9532-5111C666F16A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjpmm6wKaiI5dLhwhAGLtHhvUf0ZdBy3b3wQI4h5CelmySlEVacl8ews31mXcvqaHuOPbPehUahn_rB3y7DvEKyRMYa5sF9wB_FdZr9HS00ofj09ipBjlqCtAFs-Zy2AO1etV6HxitkSByRAj0uCKB7qKg-Obef51nW-TGuowfixu8cHtbI8pvchjK3iW1/w640-h426/84CB8447-D0D8-4F6E-9532-5111C666F16A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>I cut the pound cake into fours.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrNdB4QieyCsfmtkiPtJzHJfmQXHz5scxxjyo998a2H8b551JL8M5NPc5xorbIRtocB8ucNR83eW8B7z6sxIboIFMsiNvf4tTW3-yoHyc-WS2AFjX76sFDe9ZKaIvf6akLQHNSz2Zyz4gyr7rp-Bh5dzTUa0bI-ch5gYQEBjRGsX9L8ZjbF9sY_qeUjsra/s4243/7DC5CC14-57BB-4AB4-882D-2FACF415F6C8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrNdB4QieyCsfmtkiPtJzHJfmQXHz5scxxjyo998a2H8b551JL8M5NPc5xorbIRtocB8ucNR83eW8B7z6sxIboIFMsiNvf4tTW3-yoHyc-WS2AFjX76sFDe9ZKaIvf6akLQHNSz2Zyz4gyr7rp-Bh5dzTUa0bI-ch5gYQEBjRGsX9L8ZjbF9sY_qeUjsra/w640-h426/7DC5CC14-57BB-4AB4-882D-2FACF415F6C8.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>I melted vanilla flavored candy melts using a pot and double-boiler insert.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZB9BsV7vxhEd2PxAB9vcfG3WfPzRIJXCi6gpoJJSHAlkh897kSwFNOlllsnaSbdoC3a2czFpxxiG0u23Fm47LB2VGVmI4d2ztzGkhfHAzMA6Stcf6Dqtq_6KxbBw9A6pjTdaDQcDUnPoAu1Wmrjn0kpRyLySfuNGj9ewxW8RihC-8bLqgvia2gN0qzTCK/s4243/875D8885-3EC9-4F1C-9076-668237D4DC5D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZB9BsV7vxhEd2PxAB9vcfG3WfPzRIJXCi6gpoJJSHAlkh897kSwFNOlllsnaSbdoC3a2czFpxxiG0u23Fm47LB2VGVmI4d2ztzGkhfHAzMA6Stcf6Dqtq_6KxbBw9A6pjTdaDQcDUnPoAu1Wmrjn0kpRyLySfuNGj9ewxW8RihC-8bLqgvia2gN0qzTCK/w640-h426/875D8885-3EC9-4F1C-9076-668237D4DC5D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /> <p></p><p>I added a bit of food coloring to some of the candy to make a pretty mint color as well. If you try this process, be sure to add a little bit of shortening to the candy melts for a better flowing consistency; use sparingly, and do not add so much that it will affect the flavor. Using a slotted candy spoon, I drizzled the melted candy over each piece of cake, and placed it on wax paper to cool. I then placed the colored melted candy into a ziplock bag and cut the corner off; I drizzled a zig-zag design onto each little cake. I repeated the process in the reverse so I ended up with one white cake with mint accents and one mint blue-green cake with white accents for each guest. On each mint-colored cake, I dotted a bit of cookie icing. I placed these in the fridge to set prior to serving.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcLVBEGiVPEHXELHSD4eya15hh_kBgJq9pUwPjfdAzGx8TgU2P7G9glmK3OEHTOwCu5QrfbhQ0tUydUkKV2Szr6630PcYHCbLRhr8dHa8_G7FgjarzPU41_SokhGfxl9N5qEGofq99vzWe1QbALeSQK0Yd97s8_iuYJMMlwduLfo--0u2MW90LgqN-CrQB/s4243/BC4A57D6-85A1-4738-BF1F-2294A799EB85.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcLVBEGiVPEHXELHSD4eya15hh_kBgJq9pUwPjfdAzGx8TgU2P7G9glmK3OEHTOwCu5QrfbhQ0tUydUkKV2Szr6630PcYHCbLRhr8dHa8_G7FgjarzPU41_SokhGfxl9N5qEGofq99vzWe1QbALeSQK0Yd97s8_iuYJMMlwduLfo--0u2MW90LgqN-CrQB/w640-h426/BC4A57D6-85A1-4738-BF1F-2294A799EB85.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Strawberry shortcakes</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2vlCvqPcPAmcaKspO8yd8Roi7rDkuHWsalK3OretewV23FUtciUksjUR3WmS7JP8pTiG5oODDRMsM6-AJJROqpKIisX8Rgr6CYfLCOdF6tQN9_b_1c9SdDbgOzWXtoPCG_EH04RGnFDJqHxivLz_Og01llxQO8Hm0L-rSGsRJOA3JXCHxqLTmGeOWGN6/s4243/C9C573C7-BFEE-4FA3-B310-1C907461047C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4243" data-original-width="2829" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2vlCvqPcPAmcaKspO8yd8Roi7rDkuHWsalK3OretewV23FUtciUksjUR3WmS7JP8pTiG5oODDRMsM6-AJJROqpKIisX8Rgr6CYfLCOdF6tQN9_b_1c9SdDbgOzWXtoPCG_EH04RGnFDJqHxivLz_Og01llxQO8Hm0L-rSGsRJOA3JXCHxqLTmGeOWGN6/w426-h640/C9C573C7-BFEE-4FA3-B310-1C907461047C.jpeg" width="426" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>For cheater strawberry shortcakes, I also used premade pound cake.</p><p><br /></p><p>First, I took the pound cake,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4CGu0nD65yvXuk_st8284qI1UFgdILxn0qhxVT-NVPCgaWqggfAWniwHPmIZF9-3nmK74pe44n_Y-iGiOnLa3Vh9fZs4dks4c5vjp7fG0HlSo6zx9wYg-gol8eswaVAuGYJQMkF4Jo3QnkpNmdOn6TZBEFBcUX0yxJsCSuW3bogIAI36JTx_0tugxXTF/s4243/4B563EBE-5312-4157-8675-0C3294726406.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4CGu0nD65yvXuk_st8284qI1UFgdILxn0qhxVT-NVPCgaWqggfAWniwHPmIZF9-3nmK74pe44n_Y-iGiOnLa3Vh9fZs4dks4c5vjp7fG0HlSo6zx9wYg-gol8eswaVAuGYJQMkF4Jo3QnkpNmdOn6TZBEFBcUX0yxJsCSuW3bogIAI36JTx_0tugxXTF/w640-h426/4B563EBE-5312-4157-8675-0C3294726406.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>and cut it into two thin halves.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTY3BQjBxzX3p2DR2WsLFLNYk4KSURsGPVvLQZLTOmv6bT1MVcHejL00hHuhiydNStHsd7585Y0enfoOhhFUu558KFZovBsgku59hQX4M1sFHprdF_fPeTiHS6lK_OQW3YzfZwPu3OonAbZdVV9ehJ2bptkaMOKhIvMwht8lgmcQ6NClj1OcHT9VkiY_3/s4243/07CA0045-5F17-4D7A-9097-6E27C32DA01E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTY3BQjBxzX3p2DR2WsLFLNYk4KSURsGPVvLQZLTOmv6bT1MVcHejL00hHuhiydNStHsd7585Y0enfoOhhFUu558KFZovBsgku59hQX4M1sFHprdF_fPeTiHS6lK_OQW3YzfZwPu3OonAbZdVV9ehJ2bptkaMOKhIvMwht8lgmcQ6NClj1OcHT9VkiY_3/w640-h426/07CA0045-5F17-4D7A-9097-6E27C32DA01E.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>I cut these halves into rounds using my biscuit cutter.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzY-hdnjvz64FyC5hdqU6Xb8b3sNF_82y-wHEA_LBnV6ICD1X6caMW0GsZPT_A_bVlkufxhtGYdUbM-m2NRw6unqlQdE0gPgWTDk5hBAB_2dRLeTpX9P3hT-acD1vnqQlk5f2c93h0-RkcSA5qfAwFcpXM9B3voq1gHyCWcf75EuQlDZya646bx8t2ZkG/s4243/CE7BD7F7-9B8B-49B7-A5AF-C5D42CAB962B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzY-hdnjvz64FyC5hdqU6Xb8b3sNF_82y-wHEA_LBnV6ICD1X6caMW0GsZPT_A_bVlkufxhtGYdUbM-m2NRw6unqlQdE0gPgWTDk5hBAB_2dRLeTpX9P3hT-acD1vnqQlk5f2c93h0-RkcSA5qfAwFcpXM9B3voq1gHyCWcf75EuQlDZya646bx8t2ZkG/w640-h426/CE7BD7F7-9B8B-49B7-A5AF-C5D42CAB962B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FZltNTeZ3wwNpeUR43VPf7r5tUVnNPIeRnMCitnrZgU9_arP78SzpmfWZGDlqURcHacEB7iBmj68118fsuQuVq4uFN7kcGSoZFyyNZjUZM6sojvTwR14wUDOrkRqGWUIuXlGnip6mQgdk4058rO1sbiHSak8zaj7yNLx6EgniizD6P5RIrPHiWUgkQw8/s3890/BFCB61D5-F831-46CA-A67A-B83C8FA677B1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="3890" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FZltNTeZ3wwNpeUR43VPf7r5tUVnNPIeRnMCitnrZgU9_arP78SzpmfWZGDlqURcHacEB7iBmj68118fsuQuVq4uFN7kcGSoZFyyNZjUZM6sojvTwR14wUDOrkRqGWUIuXlGnip6mQgdk4058rO1sbiHSak8zaj7yNLx6EgniizD6P5RIrPHiWUgkQw8/w640-h466/BFCB61D5-F831-46CA-A67A-B83C8FA677B1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Next, I spread a layer of whipped cream.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif81HgRlmuVtLiB5ZkrKz181Kqfqe2fQD62zz1qXp5TfeBOby8rIIgOAPI9WJWnDJUFgHrP-7dR00RHSL2zdsqGzCbt1D7AOdNUjQ1uPDuVxqwF0Gs07b7isz7_VlVb1-YohQmtxBNYztQ5tNg7QJkFiuPH_vmKFSsNTOPnsZv6X3zTkuszUtJVqHIfVa3/s4243/3E3B2805-0954-4E84-8A3D-4FA822AA137D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif81HgRlmuVtLiB5ZkrKz181Kqfqe2fQD62zz1qXp5TfeBOby8rIIgOAPI9WJWnDJUFgHrP-7dR00RHSL2zdsqGzCbt1D7AOdNUjQ1uPDuVxqwF0Gs07b7isz7_VlVb1-YohQmtxBNYztQ5tNg7QJkFiuPH_vmKFSsNTOPnsZv6X3zTkuszUtJVqHIfVa3/w640-h426/3E3B2805-0954-4E84-8A3D-4FA822AA137D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can opt to make your own, but again, I cheated, lol, so I used premade.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK2Yz9xTOLHQ-A4UpAKoRKPztT8nMV4Tqg0XV-M8vZAaMEVfXk4kUlMwnFqWkkOnEN4PamP-hTA76h8iTlk-Sa4O0sW6Imw9oeI73dy5bCdpS_hplvemXNpJYl6PfNKUTKENW3QpqGeFyFpdFOlng2J3m6oHy4kAKYGKuX1vuZ9TbyP-1-M3lWN_w9oOn-/s4243/4066A685-673B-4385-A57A-F75FD5E372E2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK2Yz9xTOLHQ-A4UpAKoRKPztT8nMV4Tqg0XV-M8vZAaMEVfXk4kUlMwnFqWkkOnEN4PamP-hTA76h8iTlk-Sa4O0sW6Imw9oeI73dy5bCdpS_hplvemXNpJYl6PfNKUTKENW3QpqGeFyFpdFOlng2J3m6oHy4kAKYGKuX1vuZ9TbyP-1-M3lWN_w9oOn-/w640-h426/4066A685-673B-4385-A57A-F75FD5E372E2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><p></p><p>Next, I laid thin slices of strawberries.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6AFU7siwCfSdgT4yqjsOlAiqYwqx58Qq0Ac-dLU2HdK41i5LqPDuFcmvYBtglBoHLuSRVCv4DR4al_FXTLt6Ck1E3HHVmn8XOkCUCWeMHp18dIMjHdDiaReHJDUP8wG-UggugGeEPxW8Bn2HJqY0yY7ge0T2C2XqA8YrgcAh5GIFY9MbeDiHB7qBPVKh7/s4243/0631D268-5AFD-4F10-9093-1D9CC0FDC910.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6AFU7siwCfSdgT4yqjsOlAiqYwqx58Qq0Ac-dLU2HdK41i5LqPDuFcmvYBtglBoHLuSRVCv4DR4al_FXTLt6Ck1E3HHVmn8XOkCUCWeMHp18dIMjHdDiaReHJDUP8wG-UggugGeEPxW8Bn2HJqY0yY7ge0T2C2XqA8YrgcAh5GIFY9MbeDiHB7qBPVKh7/w640-h426/0631D268-5AFD-4F10-9093-1D9CC0FDC910.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>I capped each shortcake,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmfBTaxdNM2XV_lPrMB7_sq6u4ueUl7_WDB55NWB3UjL9p1NUdFL1m1AZlDb03IyRoLsW3oiu5EDubDGJIfc5YwSdagHxEl1WPV0T9we3N4f5kygRV9JAq3h2Q2FsDmMSBrctuesXMYyK5wKBnvEqChtFS8qdtN_RlejzTyOirP9pgu-7N5MI1qqYQ62-/s4243/C2009264-E09E-4077-A588-5C1BECBD9BD1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmfBTaxdNM2XV_lPrMB7_sq6u4ueUl7_WDB55NWB3UjL9p1NUdFL1m1AZlDb03IyRoLsW3oiu5EDubDGJIfc5YwSdagHxEl1WPV0T9we3N4f5kygRV9JAq3h2Q2FsDmMSBrctuesXMYyK5wKBnvEqChtFS8qdtN_RlejzTyOirP9pgu-7N5MI1qqYQ62-/w640-h426/C2009264-E09E-4077-A588-5C1BECBD9BD1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>dolloped each top with whipped cream,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZB6OZtWfMSfs-rU5ML0xL7iBk4cogJcQLjli_uj-z51v5TZbCzQvGEuozUnn9G9hQo76bPZdkTVtiKa3HGZHyc8pv-tb08sWGfXOUsJxBmSRYJWanYlWpv_ykFgf4AxsMck7SH5i0RLqhyWvRpJVnkptVW6YnCOOTrT2og-pyn93NQ8tX47_l52VeqUV/s4008/B208917A-984E-472E-87EF-83591DAD85AF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4008" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZB6OZtWfMSfs-rU5ML0xL7iBk4cogJcQLjli_uj-z51v5TZbCzQvGEuozUnn9G9hQo76bPZdkTVtiKa3HGZHyc8pv-tb08sWGfXOUsJxBmSRYJWanYlWpv_ykFgf4AxsMck7SH5i0RLqhyWvRpJVnkptVW6YnCOOTrT2og-pyn93NQ8tX47_l52VeqUV/w640-h452/B208917A-984E-472E-87EF-83591DAD85AF.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>and added a quarter strawberry slice as garnish.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcso38gR3Pub9e6cKwj_ufz3UV76edGZGvHcWfH7NZpoZFh9SW8jBq8XWxs4hm62HAYcmiyVhYarJzBqSBQiuhom5_i_20JRgfu4sc9FnzMAowR6z6y4h0Acki9YNPR24BslSk80XRW6O8zaNWewRndoMk8lnmw-ueMt-ZAsz_p81NAYeU8RmvU6HYf42H/s4243/8CC9854B-AF43-42D0-A0D6-7B3077B8CB03.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcso38gR3Pub9e6cKwj_ufz3UV76edGZGvHcWfH7NZpoZFh9SW8jBq8XWxs4hm62HAYcmiyVhYarJzBqSBQiuhom5_i_20JRgfu4sc9FnzMAowR6z6y4h0Acki9YNPR24BslSk80XRW6O8zaNWewRndoMk8lnmw-ueMt-ZAsz_p81NAYeU8RmvU6HYf42H/w640-h426/8CC9854B-AF43-42D0-A0D6-7B3077B8CB03.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Complete setting.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZVRpAKf95EjHGmQnUuR24pEkBtJRQ5xuKCGzYzFSmbQtd4FcqBZCdsXX-MmE8zOhq39PfTqAkh_liF7DEm24w0dPDtfCi-9XkMICqXkc64hRWc6VQ9hsclAVDxMZiQc9Xpa5JP9uzOv-4o-UHrJv_Vnmn9plj318wbUW1g-_Cfoxln0zl0ij8KaZFsbb/s4243/EFBAF52F-CD01-4C37-BF2D-322AF3539617.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZVRpAKf95EjHGmQnUuR24pEkBtJRQ5xuKCGzYzFSmbQtd4FcqBZCdsXX-MmE8zOhq39PfTqAkh_liF7DEm24w0dPDtfCi-9XkMICqXkc64hRWc6VQ9hsclAVDxMZiQc9Xpa5JP9uzOv-4o-UHrJv_Vnmn9plj318wbUW1g-_Cfoxln0zl0ij8KaZFsbb/w640-h426/EFBAF52F-CD01-4C37-BF2D-322AF3539617.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Do you celebrate afternoon tea week, and what goodies do you enjoy?</p><p><br /></p><p>Until we meet again,</p><p><br /></p><p>--Y</p><p><br /></p><p>From my collection:</p><div style="text-align: left;">Mint and gold-rimmed plates, <i>Ralph Lauren Hampton's Tea Collection</i><br />White saucers, <i>Haviland France Limoges Ranson and Marsielle Collections</i><br />Gold flatware, <i>Wallace Silvermiths Antique Baroque Collection</i><br />White Cake stand, <i>Ralph Lauren Pavilion Collection</i><br />Glass Cake stand, <i>Bed, Bath, and Beyond Our Table Collection</i><br />Iridescent Teapot,<i> Agyiuns, Amazon</i><br />Floral Teapot, <i>Delton Blue Romance Collection</i><br />Fluted cup, <i>Dicunoy, Amazon</i><br />Teapot favors,<i> My Wedding Favors</i><br />Blue canister used as vase, <i>Le Creuset </i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; 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Part Three: Vibrantly Verdant Without the WaitHello, friends! Thank you for stopping by to spend a few moments. Quite some time ago in <a href="http://fromparsimonioustoperfection.blogspot.com/2020/05/dreams-of-versailles-and-diy-planter.html" target="_blank">this post</a>, I shared the DIY Versailles-inspired planter I had built for an area of my garden. Today, I will be sharing the next step I took in creating a relaxing space perfect for enjoying not only those warm Summer nights and cool Autumn evenings, but year-round when it is Winter or not quite Spring and there are no flowers! Here in Southern California, the temperatures are finally beginning to imply Autumn is nigh, although there are days with temps soaring past 100, and it is a no-go working on projects around the garden...but the benefit of the heat is it's the perfect time to share my faux garden wall and pretty planters. I hope you enjoy!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I have always admired garden spaces resplendent in either tradition or romance:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Traditional gardens of meticulously maintained topiary,<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="969" data-original-width="1431" height="433" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQNt8e-19bcydJw91Svh8ESkcPGvj3WXq0BK9CqTtO9VYfDQXuKzfI4jewU08dP9RQblOZKSyfsoMR_-eKI9JhWMYe_p8g7t2jtEpaxcRe_1e9N8nK1SW0QhjS2CaedQAI3sYsEDd2bPbi/w640-h433/89371A32-3093-40CC-B4C2-F4A5EA919445.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div>Levens Hall. Photo via <a href="https://www.visitcumbria.com/sl/levens-hall-and-gardens/" target="_blank">VisitCumbria.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPbgom9Jx4wprNHMmmatiuec3YumQw8h3G29G-LNoj17wHkXfApFuekPAJSld3UIX1IgdbBAAC2ugAQvnKBP9lhAyxHPmvX0DGkyGjZWA7YDIXOamG6X9Z-i3P9BT0GR99FBr099iCB3qw/s1678/230F0A75-D463-49FC-876D-83F1D5058CDA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1678" data-original-width="1117" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPbgom9Jx4wprNHMmmatiuec3YumQw8h3G29G-LNoj17wHkXfApFuekPAJSld3UIX1IgdbBAAC2ugAQvnKBP9lhAyxHPmvX0DGkyGjZWA7YDIXOamG6X9Z-i3P9BT0GR99FBr099iCB3qw/w426-h640/230F0A75-D463-49FC-876D-83F1D5058CDA.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div></div>Château de la Ballue Garden. Photo via the <a href="https://wp.eghn.org/en/the-gardens-of-chateau-de-la-ballue-2/" target="_blank">European Garden Heritage Network</a> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>or fantastic French parterre gardens that enchant with verdant allure.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1S1WFhTamC5em6FmKDh_jFdZ2riDp2qgfVpLBRVqmDWXbUMYMASymFrBW9XRmizjQfNhtv3QUfnz1-xrhQUptlV9-fZkeN8dLlnPPp834tZnqVlp3DwOuoEoXbaBzj-GARi_SVrw5nAgL/s1241/85B9E890-C00A-421B-AE99-4FDE1C08C717.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="1241" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1S1WFhTamC5em6FmKDh_jFdZ2riDp2qgfVpLBRVqmDWXbUMYMASymFrBW9XRmizjQfNhtv3QUfnz1-xrhQUptlV9-fZkeN8dLlnPPp834tZnqVlp3DwOuoEoXbaBzj-GARi_SVrw5nAgL/w640-h382/85B9E890-C00A-421B-AE99-4FDE1C08C717.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 16px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><div>Parterre garden at Bodysgallen Hall, Wales. Photo via <a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/parterre" target="_blank">Britannica.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Beautiful and whimsical English-style gardens full of charm:</div></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Mixing the gracious splendor Mother Nature has to offer.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="1351" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7oJoedXAPBEMmE4ko4C5impCFFhkGXp8K4ScBaKIA1VtM4mQBx8tJj_klD7GozXtMjhmXza53Ja23ymbofUNjPoCy1AMTKP4gADvkuWCTta_ozJUqSqi0AKnMBKvQwXWmMiRjlpRX5sl/w640-h256/0AA11C91-5631-43FA-94EB-5DAAABE0E82A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div> Levens Hall. Via The <a href="https://www.levenshall.co.uk/gardens" target="_blank">Levens Hall Garden Gallery</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Climbing flowers dripping off of trellises.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="1267" data-original-width="1172" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMa5VvhnsoUnBZmlg4Skand7rBrQhlpZbcdtpdYzm-BNWu0SISyP9aMw5OwQhQeTWWWsmAsu_h0MdgZ-fLt2yWS1Ijcv1c9KfMhI81tTBhmzTXGACh5pXG87JyU3cAd1Hqsdz9Z8Uo72-9/w592-h640/792E80E9-F71D-4279-878D-56882BD870FF.jpeg" width="592" /></a></span></div>Beautiful "Strawberry Hill" climbing roses. Via <a href="https://www.davidaustinroses.com/products/strawberry-hill" target="_blank">David Austin Roses EU</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Rambling, fragrant gorgeousness growing along bucolic fences<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="1309" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAB2ZGqPwhu4UErvQCO9eQUeFZbojkezu4VjdRfC_UHc4N_eVXWmhz3b4qCYEwT2g-B1gawJU-OuWvK-SwjzOtwFnahamSd-99r99pt_T_WMTRvgtwzmW0nfBFUgmz9fNI_PVTCGS8gclb/w470-h640/670299F3-50D5-47D2-823D-D02605C5362C.jpeg" width="470" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><br /></a></div>and spilling untamed in their unabashed glory over walls.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjer2bcMFi_E4VHxTWOeXSnphwfXbmc8GK0tdx824N3swpMZVYZ98YB9qQozv1rEmb3ctZCKCHTFXVIqoK9zOnE9lgqNehvJJn0STwW5QuYVXs0gIrEz_K6wQhSQdp9iYVI1PoqQVvYT9LN/w640-h428/F6E02EBE-9542-4863-A8DF-E52E91FB7659.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><br /><br /><br /></a></div>
<div>Wonderful garden follies full of old-world appeal.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="974" data-original-width="1454" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Bh2cyo0UCJ3wVueAcXoB3SnQTc-9lb2yOug2QiMh-n3dwxgV9pLTvl_1dT0mb3MMUXmSt3kRwtzzC6GzKfAKwDkhILSFSLSDcWR153P95IVGCj00U-Ed7GKR-icVcFriK24LWwOxtorC/w640-h428/F58E0257-90D1-4687-9C06-A8192ED2E9A4.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div>Capel Manor Garden Folly, photo via <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg" target="_blank">Wikimedia Commons</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Layered gardens that delight the senses with fantastic color; truly a feast for the eyes!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="1036" data-original-width="1600" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIlpbTYgoSvYwron5SfXyc9leVgXX_on50ozSBVSvPS5B2V7EVzKgpxi0KZ4mnm4z-QEdbCXyqfsbiD0jP7pSJDf8SKEJSh9eVbAJYqTKgrvUD5KdqieF9L2QqZNezccA43xGKE8Ucxu6c/s640/738DBB78-A17E-401F-AEE4-88EEF13A78D2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Most gardens are a labor of love that take years to master, complete, and maintain. For the DIY-home gardener, it is an arduous exercise in trial and error. I am an impatient one in this regard, specifically because it is very, very hot where I live and the Summers are quite near arid. The soil is terribly hard, rocky, full of clay, and a lot of folks opt for succulent gardens (which sorry to say, I low-key abhor, lol!). When planning my outdoor space, I wanted to combine my love of the romantic as well as the traditional by incorporating a little bit of both old-world charm and streamlined meticulousness.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The area where I added the furniture and small fireplace was slowly coming together, but still looked somewhat barren and incomplete.<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg" style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiletq0EZKJpYjcQVMTkDZHigYBl4vYwwhqAzUQrw9YTodh3dy19jDTBj6h4aNB-MUO1Rb6cvQTn9-o0WFTLrJncHTXVrCmgiP21RDv1Ecr3RlnlGHhB89OijAwfnZk98bKYg8ckaCriQ5I/w640-h426/4EFFA84A-F3F2-4182-953B-7AAF0DD4A926.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>As previously stated, I first added my <a href="http://fromparsimonioustoperfection.blogspot.com/2020/05/dreams-of-versailles-and-diy-planter.html" target="_blank">DIY Versailles-style planter</a> you see on the right. I still felt the area was missing something.</div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="1760" data-original-width="2048" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8AakkccSAHDdF-tK7SeuBr7pnxbcrPfA5HeUPoyMIHITRQ3zSGrIDF6zWyHbDFgyoKf2BRUoA4Fswgfdi5u9yIaOYS7mpuLtVXWgiFETi5jOFkngIAXILPyNjAlAekW32yynE3stVZrt-/w640-h550/B335F9B2-0E69-42E6-B3DC-A9C1F0107DF3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">By adding some potted pretties along with faux greenery, the space really began to take shape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To make a faux ivy wall, you will need several panels of faux grass. I purchased mine from the 99¢ Store, although you can likely also purchase them in bulk online. At the local 99¢ Store where I found mine, they usually have stock every Spring, even with flowers!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8knn7WNo5SsOEncOZ-q5nl1633AIvoilAlN4G4LYcgBeI4y9Uy93HnnD93Aj66vB_jKKDnwUWh7v2_fQxht2t0XwWfgT0E6gaXBwJZcVeO8xxPD0aGO8vsgJRgVnIpfrEKPbit1uCexU/s664/GRASS+MAT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="664" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8knn7WNo5SsOEncOZ-q5nl1633AIvoilAlN4G4LYcgBeI4y9Uy93HnnD93Aj66vB_jKKDnwUWh7v2_fQxht2t0XwWfgT0E6gaXBwJZcVeO8xxPD0aGO8vsgJRgVnIpfrEKPbit1uCexU/w640-h360/GRASS+MAT.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You will also need:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2X4 wood stud sections</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Saw for cutting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nail gun and nails</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Faux grass roll (optional)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Staple gun and staples</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Garden or florist twine in green</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Begin by building a stand, with staggered studs/beams.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNT4BRA-OTtxT63XROuKXtai_3dpo_uIm0SMDTPLvdzJN942uQ0BQiDzGSAYuSzxjskRcQh-RmaUPTvJ6S_qKk6fuy3LClb8g_28EfIFl4M7I-15v86O4qwsFP8tdVVouEt-_xHvGbsqm/w640-h426/3E1B981B-0BE8-476D-879E-FB74BAB18A05.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><br /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><br /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br />Use two by fours as footing.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: black;">Next, you will drape the faux grass roll onto the stand, pulling it taut, using the staple gun to staple it into place on the reverse side. You may opt to skip this step if you prefer, but because portions of the fake grass sections can be slightly see-through, I added the roll of fake grass first for a more cohesive look...and in essence, building a grass accent wall.<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><br /></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhus1Hdfm0cvZ4n80YrOFjx5yI1oTz4pbhPwJZNWWBHDP1-6C3Jr83LDk1BCrzXr53iLC4C3IYe47pjdEsMos-priEAq5qyenlcXZZey7w5l0zYzHdJQUSVlt0ePeviDbJ6wJ8teyrgG6xM/w640-h426/E7D5FB33-1AC2-454A-B60E-EA954EF016A2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><br /></a><div><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><br /></a></div><div><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Manor_House_Garden_ruin_folly,_Capel_Manor,_Enfield.jpg"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once the faux grass roll is stapled (tightly) into place, use the staple gun to staple the faux grass sections over it. Staple them directly to the staggered wood hidden beneath the faux grass. I used the green twine to attach the separate sections to each other, especially on portions where there is no wood beam to adhere to, making them much more secure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1mEsMnzUpVv-2TxVqLOyv0yVySDF04dbZJ2UmaYUC7tmdyCzn9SLmGNLubkrLjVzVaJjbAsTaWNywBKxrjgYBCb54yfMYfH3tQSIIqTvlxNppuZci51GQrx1fhwiD-N_egtuhlVaQTwEi/s2048/7B59B17B-BE68-47E8-B6C0-BEF13636BFAE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1mEsMnzUpVv-2TxVqLOyv0yVySDF04dbZJ2UmaYUC7tmdyCzn9SLmGNLubkrLjVzVaJjbAsTaWNywBKxrjgYBCb54yfMYfH3tQSIIqTvlxNppuZci51GQrx1fhwiD-N_egtuhlVaQTwEi/w640-h426/7B59B17B-BE68-47E8-B6C0-BEF13636BFAE.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Continue until completely covered.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAkbyS009JyLyTQZYdIAr4kEcg5GOA0jeDzKXk2EdBkD2px4V2brXBoy_uaA2yNKczO0mP9UZO8Fg6WWgYZ_l_AjqVdfoNiYaUfL3rFxfuVfusxdZbcA6KKY77KrzXNrhQTkAksUTSgNh1/s2048/C98999B6-85DE-4C2C-B823-693FE484797A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAkbyS009JyLyTQZYdIAr4kEcg5GOA0jeDzKXk2EdBkD2px4V2brXBoy_uaA2yNKczO0mP9UZO8Fg6WWgYZ_l_AjqVdfoNiYaUfL3rFxfuVfusxdZbcA6KKY77KrzXNrhQTkAksUTSgNh1/w640-h426/C98999B6-85DE-4C2C-B823-693FE484797A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The finished grass wall:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb6rG0Wlf5f0dLu5fLjWmYQO2Izz16KxPKBgpH9jDIBXpL6nO9icomrYdnjXUwpFYTP3e1EsCHEDacLPK8UwNcqwhN_xWygZkE2618YOooLdtNwkima1KzmgRw3bpVmY6KdBtP3mlwowD1/s2048/67E6648F-339D-425D-AF34-9B9C2FF2340F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb6rG0Wlf5f0dLu5fLjWmYQO2Izz16KxPKBgpH9jDIBXpL6nO9icomrYdnjXUwpFYTP3e1EsCHEDacLPK8UwNcqwhN_xWygZkE2618YOooLdtNwkima1KzmgRw3bpVmY6KdBtP3mlwowD1/w480-h640/67E6648F-339D-425D-AF34-9B9C2FF2340F.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> You will note I added a glass mirror as an accent. I go into more detail about it <a href="https://fromparsimonioustoperfection.blogspot.com/2023/09/series-setting-scene-for-year-round.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgskS-a_pE4kwFvz-nHEpN8jQ2xx353en54PdF2ZjI6mnTI6d5C0lQ8xTDaO0vVWl5RFBnZ7G4rs2KQ47fx9xkJ0UT2H1oJ19sNom3RMzNVcV3_ctfAjUDHnrSW606w1qoatMTyx9BOfz1s/s2048/CC1C5B9B-6884-4FC8-929F-63EA5701E9B1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgskS-a_pE4kwFvz-nHEpN8jQ2xx353en54PdF2ZjI6mnTI6d5C0lQ8xTDaO0vVWl5RFBnZ7G4rs2KQ47fx9xkJ0UT2H1oJ19sNom3RMzNVcV3_ctfAjUDHnrSW606w1qoatMTyx9BOfz1s/w480-h640/CC1C5B9B-6884-4FC8-929F-63EA5701E9B1.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Pretty planters:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>A while back, at a local statuary/nursery, I came across these beautiful extra large planters. I was immediately drawn to their ornate detail, the beautiful bronze, and the simulated patina.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrPeUSSHxSdVX08BzA2Y8b_bQmVGYNe76MSIV-0_GL-9f11BUqogTKNVFSK3efGlHi3vvuVvV0TQH1KDh4aDg9vgcBjcVRXLo3JHbmDt1hSopDXG4xY4lNZZ0f1pFtII5EkpACh0B1etc/s2048/4756109E-5387-40F9-8485-14C0FE660BE9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1434" data-original-width="2048" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrPeUSSHxSdVX08BzA2Y8b_bQmVGYNe76MSIV-0_GL-9f11BUqogTKNVFSK3efGlHi3vvuVvV0TQH1KDh4aDg9vgcBjcVRXLo3JHbmDt1hSopDXG4xY4lNZZ0f1pFtII5EkpACh0B1etc/w640-h448/4756109E-5387-40F9-8485-14C0FE660BE9.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Closeup.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sUPWjAU2B9rSB-Y1GKuTw6gbbHwp1cgkcEXgirfmmwAxEe8sT6Pj69JBGw2TH7JtVw2Y4V_0XcU8XjaMxzAd-qHTHk_avTop1FyEqdGb7_4zzv_EeAQvlj_JdPtCXOjF4gFSwQlrOlkR/s2048/CAB77656-F4EA-46C2-8F4F-428A6875C6AA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sUPWjAU2B9rSB-Y1GKuTw6gbbHwp1cgkcEXgirfmmwAxEe8sT6Pj69JBGw2TH7JtVw2Y4V_0XcU8XjaMxzAd-qHTHk_avTop1FyEqdGb7_4zzv_EeAQvlj_JdPtCXOjF4gFSwQlrOlkR/w640-h426/CAB77656-F4EA-46C2-8F4F-428A6875C6AA.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I simply used some premixed enriched soil:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfm40CIqcDPgCbfPOMkhWxldkxheWlxhBU3I-FtR1O4FiuvSI5eNtpIlTMZSt6EhnqmjYoBy7wLCKnx_uNXv_qVy5NS5PfIt8Odn32d6ABMY_4Ndc-3E5j1WIWhcw0RWcuBanQAdKRDuN/s2048/6508B162-652A-4CD7-8A49-A5C2907A3C9C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1679" data-original-width="2048" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfm40CIqcDPgCbfPOMkhWxldkxheWlxhBU3I-FtR1O4FiuvSI5eNtpIlTMZSt6EhnqmjYoBy7wLCKnx_uNXv_qVy5NS5PfIt8Odn32d6ABMY_4Ndc-3E5j1WIWhcw0RWcuBanQAdKRDuN/w640-h524/6508B162-652A-4CD7-8A49-A5C2907A3C9C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>filled the pot about 3/4s full:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkC__UIz5jV20G7f9Xn808EVqRFmQAbvtoufEx4aNOm4lxw6kh_-4KK_VpzbTXmXYzKSAq9GysGfphqPWYBHPHwBPAXYCgPbaL8hNUydfspCYLhfYwHsYf3lsuQmu_i4YmjKOXi-Bn03Y/s2048/739BC371-BC43-4E99-9069-84E440DEBEC7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkC__UIz5jV20G7f9Xn808EVqRFmQAbvtoufEx4aNOm4lxw6kh_-4KK_VpzbTXmXYzKSAq9GysGfphqPWYBHPHwBPAXYCgPbaL8hNUydfspCYLhfYwHsYf3lsuQmu_i4YmjKOXi-Bn03Y/w640-h426/739BC371-BC43-4E99-9069-84E440DEBEC7.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Then added some pretty blooms. Geranium seem to do very well in the California heat, and although they are not fragrant in a good way...they come off very pungent to me; they are aesthetically pleasing. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoekPLh3_SuDX49obeHqQEWJwpmz-UJszFlEBMUHUrOsrkA76FGt6teGtyM5s0UwcwSMN9i4NwNyg2E3JU1eoxlM_gxlh6wlX8KuoODixgnG5y5ngKONAC1ItSZ2wugrV8IsP3bgOxrad0/s2048/BFED9292-C543-416E-8806-171988007532.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoekPLh3_SuDX49obeHqQEWJwpmz-UJszFlEBMUHUrOsrkA76FGt6teGtyM5s0UwcwSMN9i4NwNyg2E3JU1eoxlM_gxlh6wlX8KuoODixgnG5y5ngKONAC1ItSZ2wugrV8IsP3bgOxrad0/w640-h426/BFED9292-C543-416E-8806-171988007532.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Closeup.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSiig7nL2S6P4OknZgRLnVk7mHaPI1iqmZto1cUwab6UmhTT2zu1c45uCRUBgru6UhQJyaCJg8cfaSU3FKvtFZPxhxshaMEZ-HR4WbF2fOpFrFBpijbd9v0t4MwEvTJBN4ubevT5cn5-Xc/s2048/EA053350-6EC9-41C9-9A22-93171C1CD15B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSiig7nL2S6P4OknZgRLnVk7mHaPI1iqmZto1cUwab6UmhTT2zu1c45uCRUBgru6UhQJyaCJg8cfaSU3FKvtFZPxhxshaMEZ-HR4WbF2fOpFrFBpijbd9v0t4MwEvTJBN4ubevT5cn5-Xc/w640-h426/EA053350-6EC9-41C9-9A22-93171C1CD15B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>A planter was placed at the side of each sliding door.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWSkKpPhLu5LuidhwsxmwSz0ITt1K2Y4ocVEGgOJI9kUamtExJcvrEpCLRNVkdPugeyKRmOZrb1-R5NfjRp5CQx15tHCgFdZ_w3BSRfgYKVIkN53PtkFYhY3sKru6agfOpDH1OrNBX-3Ua/s2048/A6A8A676-B354-4B1D-B564-7868D08EE2F3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWSkKpPhLu5LuidhwsxmwSz0ITt1K2Y4ocVEGgOJI9kUamtExJcvrEpCLRNVkdPugeyKRmOZrb1-R5NfjRp5CQx15tHCgFdZ_w3BSRfgYKVIkN53PtkFYhY3sKru6agfOpDH1OrNBX-3Ua/w640-h426/A6A8A676-B354-4B1D-B564-7868D08EE2F3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPW8A68r8CnTF32o1gAiPlCB50atDfqiGFe6kX8KQ-hMss6Ra25Tyx0s-lg2wFbRD4qEb2jvKNmtOPBVVep7MnsK4G91eOSeNnEX7bvt6Od-d3cIHgPVwnu0rQDvrARVLhrR9uLmK29yWS/s2048/1437EF02-8F65-4E49-BE12-3B1BA5A62BEE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPW8A68r8CnTF32o1gAiPlCB50atDfqiGFe6kX8KQ-hMss6Ra25Tyx0s-lg2wFbRD4qEb2jvKNmtOPBVVep7MnsK4G91eOSeNnEX7bvt6Od-d3cIHgPVwnu0rQDvrARVLhrR9uLmK29yWS/w640-h426/1437EF02-8F65-4E49-BE12-3B1BA5A62BEE.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Trellises were added to each pot along with fragrant, climbing jasmine. Jasmine, unlike the geranium, smells beautiful and is such a delight for the senses!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKEe6piFm5nb9YLfCC1E1Z6WWD_6Mq78WeLXuulp3dpbgeH0eUjzPaI-hl75abfQhB8VkBywVRr8-DhP4mt_zp5OPYg5KeLRjMSfUf60f1Evcuklp6K7oN2XDTF7RObEfFsg3XyQEt1akx/s2048/1E159FB6-6C2E-4A25-A0A6-580F5370A3B9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKEe6piFm5nb9YLfCC1E1Z6WWD_6Mq78WeLXuulp3dpbgeH0eUjzPaI-hl75abfQhB8VkBywVRr8-DhP4mt_zp5OPYg5KeLRjMSfUf60f1Evcuklp6K7oN2XDTF7RObEfFsg3XyQEt1akx/w480-h640/1E159FB6-6C2E-4A25-A0A6-580F5370A3B9.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br />Next, I added a row of raised garden urns on plinths down the path near the wall of the garden. <br /><br />Before:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl25RGenbOmErbEJLyBOgF1k8YVx9mLkpOCGhCyhiySzd6H39Q21Ff5-egGy0Lx0dhXH9Du5DlpghEjhh-H3MbDb0su_TcEUG7Tj39n8qAdMPNKtXXOksUCUD5XeHl5OjDrYMoXXwcuR5H/s2048/B616533F-12FA-4F51-8FD0-B62A35B7FAE8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl25RGenbOmErbEJLyBOgF1k8YVx9mLkpOCGhCyhiySzd6H39Q21Ff5-egGy0Lx0dhXH9Du5DlpghEjhh-H3MbDb0su_TcEUG7Tj39n8qAdMPNKtXXOksUCUD5XeHl5OjDrYMoXXwcuR5H/w640-h426/B616533F-12FA-4F51-8FD0-B62A35B7FAE8.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">So bland!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div>I found this adorable stone garden urn at my local Lowe's, for less than $30!! You can find them <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/17-in-W-x-12-in-H-Buff-Concrete-Planter/1000368789?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-lwn-_-google-_-lia-_-243-_-pondsandfountains-_-1000368789-_-0&placeholder=null&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=CjwKCAjwz_WGBhA1EiwAUAxIcRtrVHjzrqI3dHxbheTYwcPpYvqqtOWJjkZr9SUalJK1yQ2xVT4OLhoCrTIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrBrJgFPp_pkCVnPLH99CZHxzdG1AqnCoJ73LdprwPtVRqn6_KBO42LUZbdCPH2Ty_Dk4ssQsW_8jcp7P72O-m1m0bwVLs83vVc2G5drT3o4QwedqAZreTjmXq41Hh6nXZzUYwTJFRW6fA/s2048/AB38264A-D49E-4353-B1ED-8C2817833A9F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrBrJgFPp_pkCVnPLH99CZHxzdG1AqnCoJ73LdprwPtVRqn6_KBO42LUZbdCPH2Ty_Dk4ssQsW_8jcp7P72O-m1m0bwVLs83vVc2G5drT3o4QwedqAZreTjmXq41Hh6nXZzUYwTJFRW6fA/w640-h426/AB38264A-D49E-4353-B1ED-8C2817833A9F.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Each planter was placed on a column plinth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj74F9y8KmwIVlAIPLNeC6g7gWaZ1CZgBg4z_f4Cxg4KbRG9nrFijhJjmOGyWRyJAXo9vuqi5xDw9QZSgwzU-dikE835YZ-8POofEpEUtUqEF1LcPt3RcuM2JfQn5aw6F8jdHsGdQG3T8WI/s1920/plinth.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj74F9y8KmwIVlAIPLNeC6g7gWaZ1CZgBg4z_f4Cxg4KbRG9nrFijhJjmOGyWRyJAXo9vuqi5xDw9QZSgwzU-dikE835YZ-8POofEpEUtUqEF1LcPt3RcuM2JfQn5aw6F8jdHsGdQG3T8WI/w640-h426/plinth.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> and I planted small boxwood balls in each along with trellising/weeping vines. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjewNPVNr1R53AJqaYfuUKTpsOfKn5sxL315dQkPrVzktmGljokx4I2qEuAXT5XeXrjabWQ7NpFWtGbVqz1dIEvjlMAYjOcrmUpfRDISvQTH3QAy5jLTNbRFUm1gUdd86zIqFLjvSzULfRs/s2048/0929AA2D-60EB-410E-9268-A52C9B20D592.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjewNPVNr1R53AJqaYfuUKTpsOfKn5sxL315dQkPrVzktmGljokx4I2qEuAXT5XeXrjabWQ7NpFWtGbVqz1dIEvjlMAYjOcrmUpfRDISvQTH3QAy5jLTNbRFUm1gUdd86zIqFLjvSzULfRs/w640-h426/0929AA2D-60EB-410E-9268-A52C9B20D592.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To each, I added a small solar-powered lantern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So. Much. Better. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU2t202Brpu4oIWCA0_xkrAnxteoLAYZjE32Oo71THkvzwX9ERyCJOExE_bZNmNmRmeoqbObKwJEj58HXM-wb4rtB4ZCKlSAg4w5KETOd7-LaxK_lb4uVK_ApCHkMquy9nJVWGrX76dO8U/s2048/8226D0A3-3E51-4B6A-8548-1DF00A4480F3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU2t202Brpu4oIWCA0_xkrAnxteoLAYZjE32Oo71THkvzwX9ERyCJOExE_bZNmNmRmeoqbObKwJEj58HXM-wb4rtB4ZCKlSAg4w5KETOd7-LaxK_lb4uVK_ApCHkMquy9nJVWGrX76dO8U/w640-h426/8226D0A3-3E51-4B6A-8548-1DF00A4480F3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, I added flowers to this lovely fluted planter I'm pretty sure I found at Lowe's as well. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9rkHvgw0Te-PjY82l5qa-oHZ0DnN1CLD_tjunMbscQRCFS0Np9FX2Gdjk5zbWumDJczzw4yYFoXQl1GFMy__Z97MOMKeCT8vZMgkriar3fy-CwccRXrhK2ISTvJv-ZcXD6e3xlbpXdz1/s2048/65598EFE-498A-464E-A492-1B02A5BFE847.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9rkHvgw0Te-PjY82l5qa-oHZ0DnN1CLD_tjunMbscQRCFS0Np9FX2Gdjk5zbWumDJczzw4yYFoXQl1GFMy__Z97MOMKeCT8vZMgkriar3fy-CwccRXrhK2ISTvJv-ZcXD6e3xlbpXdz1/w640-h426/65598EFE-498A-464E-A492-1B02A5BFE847.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><br />They no longer sell this model at <a href="https://www.lowes.ca/product/pots-planters/21-in-black-classic-fiberclay-urn-planter-567711" target="_blank">Lowe's</a>, <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOIZjPUxCtCtryLi0cZnGw5iolh6CkHpynyNH2YuvCUmJlIizARR_u4r__w9siXjgTkeFAQ4d0fM-hE75SYrjJhX3A-0mKg-BcaZoi6LUVYEOSq2ndh9hArlYuXWAbqcBKO9ITHAxlnCM2/s600/lowespot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOIZjPUxCtCtryLi0cZnGw5iolh6CkHpynyNH2YuvCUmJlIizARR_u4r__w9siXjgTkeFAQ4d0fM-hE75SYrjJhX3A-0mKg-BcaZoi6LUVYEOSq2ndh9hArlYuXWAbqcBKO9ITHAxlnCM2/w640-h640/lowespot.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>however, this one is very similar available <a href="https://www.frontgate.com/classical-tuscany-indoor-2foutdoor-urn/897845?listIndex=0&offers_sku=151190%20BLK&SourceCode=ZZ51120&intlShippingCtx=US%7CUSD&catargetid=120245420003409442&cadevice=c&gclid=CjwKCAjwz_WGBhA1EiwAUAxIcdgYQoU8CrrGLRWnII8ZeBSh3ar8ykotomIucgD1VC0j_kY7xbSfkxoC21MQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">here</a> at Frontgate.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8iSfEYNyqW-_0n-HyeUlm07hPA1aoLa-QCfSXth86owjGzS25Ym4o41ZtJKkapZ5bM6cu-RpglG-8YtNWTwdMmxKsXB49DWKOcCL16wPjZ_jFyIElp8O3WliXSjX8Z8cwMNjEhMbzLF6q/s900/frontgateurn.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8iSfEYNyqW-_0n-HyeUlm07hPA1aoLa-QCfSXth86owjGzS25Ym4o41ZtJKkapZ5bM6cu-RpglG-8YtNWTwdMmxKsXB49DWKOcCL16wPjZ_jFyIElp8O3WliXSjX8Z8cwMNjEhMbzLF6q/w640-h640/frontgateurn.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This one is available at Wayfair. You may view it <a href="https://www.wayfair.com/Astoria-Grand--Samual-Urn-Planter-X111748285-L349-K~W000637174.html?refid=GX495008340179-W000637174&device=c&ptid=1322115316281&network=g&targetid=pla-1322115316281&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=39061083&fdid=1817&gclid=CjwKCAjwz_WGBhA1EiwAUAxIcZNOCcOy5oU-Zabi4RigWdyE7eZV-9l5eJkY1pAddIKwGS7WqWBi4RoCuXgQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_5sLDtfppcignqvzogxGrA6ba4O3MR-QGKfGCN9yW3VLgxvTxGRD0T39H-04AqJyRJCWVl8LSSNiQGbGS2cqPJttLU5S4zpkgLJ648nmdkIEi8l_Rnt6AguqF8377NeabpflqM9mf9DZg/s800/wayfairurn.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_5sLDtfppcignqvzogxGrA6ba4O3MR-QGKfGCN9yW3VLgxvTxGRD0T39H-04AqJyRJCWVl8LSSNiQGbGS2cqPJttLU5S4zpkgLJ648nmdkIEi8l_Rnt6AguqF8377NeabpflqM9mf9DZg/w640-h640/wayfairurn.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The wall has held up fabulously over the last couple of years, requiring me to restaple here and there only sporadically. The funny thing is, on a recent jaunt to Lowe's, I found they now sell <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/naturae-decor-72-in-W-x-36-in-H-Green-Leaf-Garden-Trellis/5012911329?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-lwn-_-ggl-_-LIA_LWN_243_Planters-And-Outdoor-Decor-_-5012911329-_-local-_-0-_-0&gclid=CjwKCAjwh8mlBhB_EiwAsztdBGkO9hlENPxCWadwsR0j7gNnzu2T1JC6a2AClswIKnLqeqTzRTRU1BoC7RoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">their own trellis</a> with faux foliage. I am considering changing these out to those, because they may require even less maintenance. They appear a little sturdier. They are quite pretty:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifh388RRjlHJyryoYel1bMZcyGrkLGdL9fnJmy1lzsToTutbJph06X0P9z7W0lb_9MeFP0fnfI4WVlWnLlhvR-iZoddeEFrAT21NTIayJZVFhZmm-uJqOqkaZ20-KGHi8l6SyU7y2hWonMeJJX_aadblmqp9ZQXJzxXnkqWz-PoUCa5sLfWEJ-9jD4JvRr/s1672/32831D9B-59DF-4FD1-9899-E945600142B1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1672" data-original-width="1581" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifh388RRjlHJyryoYel1bMZcyGrkLGdL9fnJmy1lzsToTutbJph06X0P9z7W0lb_9MeFP0fnfI4WVlWnLlhvR-iZoddeEFrAT21NTIayJZVFhZmm-uJqOqkaZ20-KGHi8l6SyU7y2hWonMeJJX_aadblmqp9ZQXJzxXnkqWz-PoUCa5sLfWEJ-9jD4JvRr/w606-h640/32831D9B-59DF-4FD1-9899-E945600142B1.jpeg" width="606" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>What I like is the base is hardier and likely easier to nail or staple down, and it covers a much larger area. </div><div><br /></div><div>Do you “cheat” in your garden, or are you blessed with enviable circumstances with which to cultivate with ease? ☺️</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Parsimonious Décor Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883406014186185383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610616225760948426.post-42781488186013797142023-05-12T18:11:00.034-07:002023-06-15T11:24:52.220-07:00April Showers Bring May Flowers/DIY Classic European Style Window Box <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_lMZIRK5PI0wkAH5AatBNi9gm2PiVSvB1qhAMW9UUzdlj4cla7qEpgTRi7_mQehruqDYq48XCWZTI4HllSQiVZmRKQtJ0tOKjDHREHmClrdHTb2D7KGAwmnZxpwNGUE2NeUVNhTJa3qt6zjamPv-D_hVeeoIOqz6z573eF-4KNAkq_d5khc_HSMyWNQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="639" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_lMZIRK5PI0wkAH5AatBNi9gm2PiVSvB1qhAMW9UUzdlj4cla7qEpgTRi7_mQehruqDYq48XCWZTI4HllSQiVZmRKQtJ0tOKjDHREHmClrdHTb2D7KGAwmnZxpwNGUE2NeUVNhTJa3qt6zjamPv-D_hVeeoIOqz6z573eF-4KNAkq_d5khc_HSMyWNQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello, dear lovelies! Thank you so much for stopping by! We are now in the full swing of Spring, and I am loving seeing signs of life all over the garden. It is the perfect time to start planting, or to continue maintaining your perennials and/or to begin refreshing your annuals.</div><p></p><p>A wonderful way to display your beautiful blooms is in a classic window box. Some time ago during the beginning of the pandemic, I began perusing multiple sites for inspiration, because I had just finished skip-troweling the exterior of my house, but it still looked a little bland. I decided the implementation of window boxes would make for a pretty addition to the newly stuccoed and painted exterior. </p><p>I wanted something classic or with European nuances. Here are some of the window boxes I considered:</p><p><br /></p><p>I found this one to be just gorgeous!! It is <a href="https://www.ballarddesigns.com/bunny-williams-shipman-window-box-planter/610856" target="_blank">The Shipman</a> from the Bunny Williams Collection at Ballard Design. The price tag of this beauty is $489.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4f2kw_v9BFr9AyslPqJ-1RKwWxjj2uhdqhPZtHOGgHEB-4QG-gy2PpDAuk2ut3YJ37MRYyJXapSof_KWyi_0x2xEcsOmYgYogtKF_jZwvw4qG_MtNFEkBVyoqtBJy8B-w_HP8LHDzGIpgNXgzHV1a4Uc5U8WRF0HHTUvy4IdXCURAH69YTsU4LL5FMA/s688/shipman.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="688" data-original-width="688" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4f2kw_v9BFr9AyslPqJ-1RKwWxjj2uhdqhPZtHOGgHEB-4QG-gy2PpDAuk2ut3YJ37MRYyJXapSof_KWyi_0x2xEcsOmYgYogtKF_jZwvw4qG_MtNFEkBVyoqtBJy8B-w_HP8LHDzGIpgNXgzHV1a4Uc5U8WRF0HHTUvy4IdXCURAH69YTsU4LL5FMA/w640-h640/shipman.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Lovely. The Savannah Window Box from <a href="http://www.flowerwindowboxes.com" target="_blank">www.flowerwindowboxes.com</a>. What I liked about this option is that you have a choice of adding a self-watering system, and also a choice five different finishes for the metal box insert. These vary in price contingent upon size and finishing options, starting at $203.99 for the smallest (24") and $662.99 for the largest (108").<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVqi1Okn_n0g2iuTU90vfGi_x6NXTaVrRjU2YFbXUEQLsrF2htLuMMGQvGluhTU70UMq8otSDYu87uYix_bEtS3yBsmpy3U77RnhDEl2kSjjVuR3RDvEdriG9l616xp7DOlpdAXUJq4pK-cd29xWA3KG7A7j24IcHJtU3mZUILIlP1rTUpdMbnXBsrnw/s400/savanna.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVqi1Okn_n0g2iuTU90vfGi_x6NXTaVrRjU2YFbXUEQLsrF2htLuMMGQvGluhTU70UMq8otSDYu87uYix_bEtS3yBsmpy3U77RnhDEl2kSjjVuR3RDvEdriG9l616xp7DOlpdAXUJq4pK-cd29xWA3KG7A7j24IcHJtU3mZUILIlP1rTUpdMbnXBsrnw/w640-h640/savanna.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Very pretty. The <a href="https://www.hooksandlattice.com/window-boxes/windowbox63.html" target="_blank">European Window Box</a> from Hooks and Lattice. These start at $173.85 and up with many options such as liner choices, et cetera.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRDRyFMaxgo3MwVHYsFQubl13sx7GYwrDs7_M_N3mO7iXa7Ygr4bdX4TRKhCU_FTjhXwIcnOAafJ0AFVMFWeHhN743KygY7uQ6V2N5DnityOmqeFB6Ba_CyK0swrvSfgN5FR3pcHN-vJFmD3xTeB_odjiO46sY2iF1z5HLZPZ5FGKwplruj4ADVSr4sA/s600/windowbox.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRDRyFMaxgo3MwVHYsFQubl13sx7GYwrDs7_M_N3mO7iXa7Ygr4bdX4TRKhCU_FTjhXwIcnOAafJ0AFVMFWeHhN743KygY7uQ6V2N5DnityOmqeFB6Ba_CyK0swrvSfgN5FR3pcHN-vJFmD3xTeB_odjiO46sY2iF1z5HLZPZ5FGKwplruj4ADVSr4sA/w640-h640/windowbox.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stunning. Just one of the many pretty options at <a href="https://www.gardenmetalwork.com/store/page6.html" target="_blank">GardenMetalWork.com</a>. Prices vary.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9Q0jfh43d0QQvcVcrZe2js3TtEDVxqkSDboLKoDU-qZR_GoBkZ0O94D7YswvZVMfNzQ3mtGdRCc9oeIPcpt-hl6ifDoA3Wby8upvcpOIQW25w_phwRI7bYtgn0kvPZiE2GNrVHCMX4GJT6jse8vzvgafsrn99iIOwAH6XX6ImiKXmzNsnPKfPj2Gxw/s400/windowbox.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="355" data-original-width="400" height="568" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9Q0jfh43d0QQvcVcrZe2js3TtEDVxqkSDboLKoDU-qZR_GoBkZ0O94D7YswvZVMfNzQ3mtGdRCc9oeIPcpt-hl6ifDoA3Wby8upvcpOIQW25w_phwRI7bYtgn0kvPZiE2GNrVHCMX4GJT6jse8vzvgafsrn99iIOwAH6XX6ImiKXmzNsnPKfPj2Gxw/w640-h568/windowbox.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then, one day as I was perusing my local 99¢ Store looking for crafting supplies, I came upon these wonderful fence panels. Needless to say, inspiration hit! Being the frugal gal I am, I wondered if I could build my own window boxes using them.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrNsWpNAfd0NXduAQSjqsNYnnvc3WL4ZCXB2uZS3rsve_Ra_qed4rZNdC2hJfEZ8lW40Kzt_ZK_IjGcWWbtG8z3PnKQDLCxoMOnXKFKgaXfd_jwUbDU00OKtJspvSVWT8Kk9B_0WJ1auLfSCYk5xAi8PqQLFXu1cnx2BPIMu0C65ktlrJMwD5IDAATg/s1620/8399B984-C705-4121-8F46-57A860787454.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1408" data-original-width="1620" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrNsWpNAfd0NXduAQSjqsNYnnvc3WL4ZCXB2uZS3rsve_Ra_qed4rZNdC2hJfEZ8lW40Kzt_ZK_IjGcWWbtG8z3PnKQDLCxoMOnXKFKgaXfd_jwUbDU00OKtJspvSVWT8Kk9B_0WJ1auLfSCYk5xAi8PqQLFXu1cnx2BPIMu0C65ktlrJMwD5IDAATg/w640-h556/8399B984-C705-4121-8F46-57A860787454.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><p>Today, I am sharing a tutorial on how I built lovely, classical style window flower boxes for pennies on the dollar. I hope you enjoy the post!</p><p><br /></p><p>This is an intermediate level project, so of course there was a bit of trial and error . I initially intended these boxes to sit on the ground just underneath each window, so the material I used did not need to be overly sturdy or hardy. However, since I ended up hanging these boxes, I recommend using a thicker, heavier wood than the particle board I used which is featured in my photos. </p><p><br /></p><p>To build your box you will need: </p><p>Pre-treated wood planks</p><p>Measuring Tape</p><p>Lattice fence sections</p><p>Drill with a forstner or wood/spade bit</p><p>Paint of your choice</p><p>Landscape weed barrier fabric</p><p>Staple gun and staples</p><p>Brackets strong enough to accommodate weight of your soil, planter, and flowers</p><p>Small gauge nails</p><p>Panel nails</p><p>Small thin wood sections, or 1 X 1 inch flashing, furring strip, et cetera </p><p>Construction adhesive in coordinating color</p><p>Sharp razor blade or cutting tool (I used an angle grinder)</p><p>Mounting nails or screws intended for masonry </p><p><br /></p><p>First, you will want to measure the window to see what size you want your window box to be. Once you have measured, cut your boards to size. You will need three boards the length of your window, and two shorter boards for the width of each box.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaNJnlEFpihdfa9HeiSVaQqZQLUjm2wjxwf_52ypltCzlxKSWoOsQab8chJK0CszGt14wZvGcPPEaj56t2SKCAFOh2_ks7xKWScTDp2WR448jIYyEv2Nio5Z0LKWZMHePFbBYeJlbGaEgDJxg4G7OyRJfXQReOZUbJM9F6Gyx4bzjF61hyfuC6oshiSw/s1842/5825E473-A0A4-410C-8FD7-A854EF2BB7BA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1842" data-original-width="1620" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaNJnlEFpihdfa9HeiSVaQqZQLUjm2wjxwf_52ypltCzlxKSWoOsQab8chJK0CszGt14wZvGcPPEaj56t2SKCAFOh2_ks7xKWScTDp2WR448jIYyEv2Nio5Z0LKWZMHePFbBYeJlbGaEgDJxg4G7OyRJfXQReOZUbJM9F6Gyx4bzjF61hyfuC6oshiSw/w562-h640/5825E473-A0A4-410C-8FD7-A854EF2BB7BA.jpeg" width="562" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>Once measured, you will need to measure and cut the thin pieces of wood to size to coordinate with the height of the box. You will need one for each corner, and one for each bottom length…or eight total for each box. Using the small gauge nails, attach measured furring strip (thin wood pieces) to form a topless rectangular form. You may use the diagram below as a reference. First, create the shorter sides of the form. Attach the side of Strip A to Strip D, forming a 90 degree angle in an inverted L shape. Next, attach the side of Strip B to side C. You should now have a U shape. Repeat the process; side of Strip E to the side of Strip G (forming an L) and the side of Strip H to the side of Strip F, forming the second U shape. Finally, attach side A/D to side I, side E/G to side J, side B/C to side K, and side H/F to side L. </p><div><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugHDuV4NihM8nHPjpwOVAA1Ta_LIjfxugO8rFZbMUfVZqO_nge7moAQGL_eKxECba5I191BMVwAXu-aTGNroxXcCBzaNulUFDG9LEfmfQQuAvQnaLPMz4RI2qxsqWPi2CQ-lSmmufr2GsvGrbwk59dVIbHYduJwSX-Ir0B1Xg93F_OdZIB5DBBA4PLg/s1850/3F6E54B9-D9C7-4C54-910D-B095E9F45BE9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1850" data-original-width="1620" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugHDuV4NihM8nHPjpwOVAA1Ta_LIjfxugO8rFZbMUfVZqO_nge7moAQGL_eKxECba5I191BMVwAXu-aTGNroxXcCBzaNulUFDG9LEfmfQQuAvQnaLPMz4RI2qxsqWPi2CQ-lSmmufr2GsvGrbwk59dVIbHYduJwSX-Ir0B1Xg93F_OdZIB5DBBA4PLg/w560-h640/3F6E54B9-D9C7-4C54-910D-B095E9F45BE9.jpeg" width="560" /></a></div>Attach your pre-measured boards (sides) to their coordinating places and measurements. Your box is almost complete 😅! Use the drill with a forstner bit to make drainage holes in the bottom of your box. Paint the completed box your preferred color.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Attaching the lattice design did require quite a bit of patience, because my window boxes were longer than each fence panel. The easiest part was attaching the side panels. First, I beaded a bit of black construction adhesive to the side of the box. I used Dap’s Dynaflex ultra.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_ogvS-_csvSi9peHXUjHYYtb7GVMQLmzpBikZoUmW4KkYZ4jBdNy8evC20G_rP5hQ8aSyoxD9fwqFNEIyRWtIhx7qr8F9E5nCNA7Zo8tkfYnmVz3e3l5ye9aIzRK3K_i186VwqogDS_C8FOLaHa-ig3kyzMXPdDNhesECSxWuISIPGhXUIOittdEtg/s1690/F1C6F967-D4D5-4BB6-9BF9-AA9FD8E85B6D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1690" data-original-width="916" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_ogvS-_csvSi9peHXUjHYYtb7GVMQLmzpBikZoUmW4KkYZ4jBdNy8evC20G_rP5hQ8aSyoxD9fwqFNEIyRWtIhx7qr8F9E5nCNA7Zo8tkfYnmVz3e3l5ye9aIzRK3K_i186VwqogDS_C8FOLaHa-ig3kyzMXPdDNhesECSxWuISIPGhXUIOittdEtg/w346-h640/F1C6F967-D4D5-4BB6-9BF9-AA9FD8E85B6D.jpeg" width="346" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /><p></p><p>Here is a photo of one of the longer sides, on which I beaded the adhesive.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwcRev_hAr4pfeE_RNl66YrGMKc67HftcsXYyL27BYBD25u2gZ5TFQ2PgNr3b-kR4TU5yTjPl1zj9z--3-zen9S2RUMcxdWDvgazy7OGGE3RtUivJw0yaF9wDTfuPVclHFLvEPhh0s60FHPAOpQF14JG3jogGiUMCO1VPXP54CYmc1YkO7yZ5esatniQ/s4243/08FD3DE4-AB7A-4479-93C9-5388688EA900.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwcRev_hAr4pfeE_RNl66YrGMKc67HftcsXYyL27BYBD25u2gZ5TFQ2PgNr3b-kR4TU5yTjPl1zj9z--3-zen9S2RUMcxdWDvgazy7OGGE3RtUivJw0yaF9wDTfuPVclHFLvEPhh0s60FHPAOpQF14JG3jogGiUMCO1VPXP54CYmc1YkO7yZ5esatniQ/w640-h426/08FD3DE4-AB7A-4479-93C9-5388688EA900.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, nail a piece of the lattice that has been cut to size in place over the adhesive. I also cut sections to cover each length of the lattice, adding or subtracting where needed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXebwZsYj29woZJKDL3nOW3PvbdQp-HJqRyOFLBQuS9xkANhcnVRE3dOVoi81u2YsT8HWip9qUzz4jALgpBPyGWZeJXU6NV5JSVjsZlOskcya17BlJLRWb9K9NzQQTKoSbIc7POPQUcXVT1rvR0EKgkDisoOR1BoHxvJoqeJh2u2p7-3WTuCSrnJYT9Q/s4243/A78F4BC2-604F-4A5A-BAF7-F576E5CF2355.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXebwZsYj29woZJKDL3nOW3PvbdQp-HJqRyOFLBQuS9xkANhcnVRE3dOVoi81u2YsT8HWip9qUzz4jALgpBPyGWZeJXU6NV5JSVjsZlOskcya17BlJLRWb9K9NzQQTKoSbIc7POPQUcXVT1rvR0EKgkDisoOR1BoHxvJoqeJh2u2p7-3WTuCSrnJYT9Q/w640-h426/A78F4BC2-604F-4A5A-BAF7-F576E5CF2355.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used these small panel nails to accomplish this task.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZm61K33v9IG-OeD6jtri2aZRbpB30HQaZBmTS0tedPde-9qQkRLEIPYtsGB-Psitor-8v-n_kMCM4qybK_4yO0RRovuQImf8cPXAUf1lyeidkRbRw1QCRwHlFQAMqCXmo_ZL325qoHh7at0z15x-2k8vnvLgEioDLtDRnzgXI9c1xOWiybtoJSSQGg/s4243/A3905430-21BB-4B7B-BB48-B5AAF4797692.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZm61K33v9IG-OeD6jtri2aZRbpB30HQaZBmTS0tedPde-9qQkRLEIPYtsGB-Psitor-8v-n_kMCM4qybK_4yO0RRovuQImf8cPXAUf1lyeidkRbRw1QCRwHlFQAMqCXmo_ZL325qoHh7at0z15x-2k8vnvLgEioDLtDRnzgXI9c1xOWiybtoJSSQGg/w640-h426/A3905430-21BB-4B7B-BB48-B5AAF4797692.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Here’s how it looks on the side of one of my boxes. After attaching the pieces, bead a bit of adhesive over the nails’ heads to camouflage them.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZbV_OxFvRZ5byCE4D50JxwnZDyILJUZ7cWco6SCkanTLFQFOKzI0He05ePiAOIWI0Gr-KNeZbycrkIMNyAabl6q6G1mbL7J02DsU_qG3vab9pH8c922vzRi6scH955ZAx8sVtSQctNzZ0SWjf02v-eviOHgSTAt7mgpVyBiknJq3S8_5gOIJqbV9rg/s4243/C95B4908-E59C-4D7D-ADEB-BA038F0F54EE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZbV_OxFvRZ5byCE4D50JxwnZDyILJUZ7cWco6SCkanTLFQFOKzI0He05ePiAOIWI0Gr-KNeZbycrkIMNyAabl6q6G1mbL7J02DsU_qG3vab9pH8c922vzRi6scH955ZAx8sVtSQctNzZ0SWjf02v-eviOHgSTAt7mgpVyBiknJq3S8_5gOIJqbV9rg/w640-h426/C95B4908-E59C-4D7D-ADEB-BA038F0F54EE.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Photos of the length down one of the longer sides. As mentioned, this was arduous; it took a lot of measuring, cutting, and matching edges to make a lattice the full length of the box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_DXDOk_Awms216zB6Vh2VfryxsvxFsm9-PXFC_FLJmo8-pVZ8VbPCShve7AvjyVAoXv5LhFR-CJxhS5RGobV3nOSmz-DyuQ72_g2JLutk-vhmwY76Ij2TH97YYD8qNqGrYF8ZSJmDDOpiOPbTafD7rRsWKPM-ryRWwNWwTGVGYwjwH1JOjeuqxrLUw/s4243/1A70C6C9-FB9F-4583-BA92-2732A1C17E0D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_DXDOk_Awms216zB6Vh2VfryxsvxFsm9-PXFC_FLJmo8-pVZ8VbPCShve7AvjyVAoXv5LhFR-CJxhS5RGobV3nOSmz-DyuQ72_g2JLutk-vhmwY76Ij2TH97YYD8qNqGrYF8ZSJmDDOpiOPbTafD7rRsWKPM-ryRWwNWwTGVGYwjwH1JOjeuqxrLUw/w640-h426/1A70C6C9-FB9F-4583-BA92-2732A1C17E0D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkKoI55lP_Icvs0sX6lVm1YsVP5PsW-ZMRwbj4kQJURvT3a14iFaz_UclbIIW94fxj8_DmaAnK0vTF1gvuqJ-vZSS9qh2qdySdXmwPzRU_yaV0blHvcMlyUf_EALBYZJwmtS_QWMSkyziVubg0Aj7rDHnY9ysNQ8_3n0zLUOW2Tt4ZcUb9BiPPkK_iUQ/s4243/524EF8EA-84BD-4637-AE6F-CD908EA88E5E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkKoI55lP_Icvs0sX6lVm1YsVP5PsW-ZMRwbj4kQJURvT3a14iFaz_UclbIIW94fxj8_DmaAnK0vTF1gvuqJ-vZSS9qh2qdySdXmwPzRU_yaV0blHvcMlyUf_EALBYZJwmtS_QWMSkyziVubg0Aj7rDHnY9ysNQ8_3n0zLUOW2Tt4ZcUb9BiPPkK_iUQ/w640-h426/524EF8EA-84BD-4637-AE6F-CD908EA88E5E.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, I attached brackets. I used <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Style-Selections-9-06-in-Shelf-Bracket/1000069197" target="_blank">these brackets</a> I found from Lowe’s. Each pair can accommodate up to 80 lbs of weight. For my largest box, I used three. I also added another furring strip down the middle of that specific box as reinforcement, also providing a place for the bracket to be attached. </div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkbAO7mjqP9kY1D6ckJZZyQ2Skb3a_qkasUJ4B5Edbx4U6mon1eAHP3g5TcUOXKBLy6esYvsU9y1VXt6apmY8svxuv8w4hM6Iklgn3ZakKP195NyGYOjketwm15Sz_aZ9skZTa3sYPVAbIpgS0db_ztHxvlNnCXLOuGdf9zm8nJv_JL2gDd8NJU2ozQg/s801/322548FC-630C-4240-888A-71DFD40AB737.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="801" height="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkbAO7mjqP9kY1D6ckJZZyQ2Skb3a_qkasUJ4B5Edbx4U6mon1eAHP3g5TcUOXKBLy6esYvsU9y1VXt6apmY8svxuv8w4hM6Iklgn3ZakKP195NyGYOjketwm15Sz_aZ9skZTa3sYPVAbIpgS0db_ztHxvlNnCXLOuGdf9zm8nJv_JL2gDd8NJU2ozQg/w640-h614/322548FC-630C-4240-888A-71DFD40AB737.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Shown here.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRsutzzjv8hnEflYmRpSFEUGNmCi9T3_NB1OCgbNKgPtxzV4mc-8s_hhRG0Tky7Rv3KaVh3dv5p72xEXugfxHiNAMh_jwewEYndzGbrnYmQdTjJEy4kWmnoYg77i8li0aCchtc7k4nSbWEiaDh4IxjLgaebpOdm75ZGo16oJre9XyXD0YwHRQwoNLGGA/s4243/660ECB79-0CE5-4533-82E4-3E8510B0CC8C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRsutzzjv8hnEflYmRpSFEUGNmCi9T3_NB1OCgbNKgPtxzV4mc-8s_hhRG0Tky7Rv3KaVh3dv5p72xEXugfxHiNAMh_jwewEYndzGbrnYmQdTjJEy4kWmnoYg77i8li0aCchtc7k4nSbWEiaDh4IxjLgaebpOdm75ZGo16oJre9XyXD0YwHRQwoNLGGA/w640-h426/660ECB79-0CE5-4533-82E4-3E8510B0CC8C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finally, right exactly in the middle of each box, I decided to add a (DARLING!) wooden monogram. I looked online and created a design using a amalgam of several I fancied…I ended up with this design:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKf2_rb0oY5XVy_UcRLNijtnUfCi-bKm8ElsLYz8yhgCtOB3K62Ck3ZiK_P0D7w4HjXMt0LlOy8l6_XI_Uuqbvn63X-lrQUn7l8fZoQzM_MqhH8pJ6NRVl1R7_eIUlD_7lcRlriz9czvd05qScqWUAZAoaZ50odQNYbudV39ljHs7frdWeU_KNMdPxfA/s4243/A0CCD81A-A2E7-4E54-A35E-5EAECB9B1E2F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKf2_rb0oY5XVy_UcRLNijtnUfCi-bKm8ElsLYz8yhgCtOB3K62Ck3ZiK_P0D7w4HjXMt0LlOy8l6_XI_Uuqbvn63X-lrQUn7l8fZoQzM_MqhH8pJ6NRVl1R7_eIUlD_7lcRlriz9czvd05qScqWUAZAoaZ50odQNYbudV39ljHs7frdWeU_KNMdPxfA/w640-h426/A0CCD81A-A2E7-4E54-A35E-5EAECB9B1E2F.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you so much to Mr. Parsimonious for using his laser cutter to make these! Aren’t they sweet?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finished box:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiahvw6qhRrpNKeMgFdY8p73bWcC-8-wcaAWgQdYgIHj6yFUp5iUv-uSuG0Swy1iyFy1Frq6btNdSLjj_7Kx6-qbbeHzFXMNREJIIGQVRiKAft3t44HTiiHewOwINpLRdOKth_0Wm0tmqMnsHTJzE_weHww0RKmPhG3ExAiHESE4BCTdw7avcQHUiUcfw/s3864/89F13A62-E898-4B25-82C8-51B75700435F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2810" data-original-width="3864" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiahvw6qhRrpNKeMgFdY8p73bWcC-8-wcaAWgQdYgIHj6yFUp5iUv-uSuG0Swy1iyFy1Frq6btNdSLjj_7Kx6-qbbeHzFXMNREJIIGQVRiKAft3t44HTiiHewOwINpLRdOKth_0Wm0tmqMnsHTJzE_weHww0RKmPhG3ExAiHESE4BCTdw7avcQHUiUcfw/w640-h466/89F13A62-E898-4B25-82C8-51B75700435F.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just prior to mounting the boxes, I used a staple gun to staple landscape fabric inside each box. Here are photos of the completed boxes on my windows:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ItQLYhnjMrQJ5h9qG-KKCB9Le5hqR4bpn5ZwOVrOn2ikZ9eWTVqAdLc0EBeeG2Lcm_3eCpEpVhMlktfyYgvJccjqVhAamseUNmeGxS07K1lWi2Q2tq2-IEPYb2uhMA6BNj-Sd3mFrZlVr6VtSGRd4wcr8v710dFBzYYFhRNJA0R9Yml0SPylecZHlg/s4243/74A5E64C-87FE-4E8A-946B-1020C90A50BF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ItQLYhnjMrQJ5h9qG-KKCB9Le5hqR4bpn5ZwOVrOn2ikZ9eWTVqAdLc0EBeeG2Lcm_3eCpEpVhMlktfyYgvJccjqVhAamseUNmeGxS07K1lWi2Q2tq2-IEPYb2uhMA6BNj-Sd3mFrZlVr6VtSGRd4wcr8v710dFBzYYFhRNJA0R9Yml0SPylecZHlg/w640-h426/74A5E64C-87FE-4E8A-946B-1020C90A50BF.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKgEFYOvNNqQulPkjZxftkLneUb3X3EYziz8IjMF2MKyPCLlpqTYTOZchSKRrtzcvkkdHmTjxBJd8cz0hmuaCWUwCbSm-ow9HHxweFuhREEPYHaxxSN4Bd5NJdia4gK2cUU0ZPul4Ocji2yZpKoPg4wte_kjJNhMsZgcEunj4WLbyj3d9SiHgDiIDRYQ/s4243/EFD69B29-E433-4F8C-96D5-FBDA80C5799D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKgEFYOvNNqQulPkjZxftkLneUb3X3EYziz8IjMF2MKyPCLlpqTYTOZchSKRrtzcvkkdHmTjxBJd8cz0hmuaCWUwCbSm-ow9HHxweFuhREEPYHaxxSN4Bd5NJdia4gK2cUU0ZPul4Ocji2yZpKoPg4wte_kjJNhMsZgcEunj4WLbyj3d9SiHgDiIDRYQ/w640-h426/EFD69B29-E433-4F8C-96D5-FBDA80C5799D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is very hot here in Southern California, so I decided to use hearty plants. I chose White Kalanchoe Widow’s Thrill) and English Ivy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here’s a few photos about a year on when they really began to flourish.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiN0CeCnngXeTjP8eLZII8WywJQnRp5qW4RlZwYnVwqj2OOF6BAsNAY5PzzBG576u5VjJ2HU5BbNSSH_iV4eqOpA4tqU3jGKwVnBK51P_fsN-BpdfBEgnvQGRGWBv-7z-5hJ8UH3x9m-QMEMvpGIQHhtcrDCeR2WF-PhG5Ns1b9ygPDTpw-tWQaeGpoA/s4442/F7C67BEF-36EF-4D69-95A9-199D356307BB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2702" data-original-width="4442" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiN0CeCnngXeTjP8eLZII8WywJQnRp5qW4RlZwYnVwqj2OOF6BAsNAY5PzzBG576u5VjJ2HU5BbNSSH_iV4eqOpA4tqU3jGKwVnBK51P_fsN-BpdfBEgnvQGRGWBv-7z-5hJ8UH3x9m-QMEMvpGIQHhtcrDCeR2WF-PhG5Ns1b9ygPDTpw-tWQaeGpoA/w640-h390/F7C67BEF-36EF-4D69-95A9-199D356307BB.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I hope this post finds you in good spirits!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;">I know I definitely am. I have just had two back-to back health scares, and today I feel so fortunate that I am better! God is good. Since this happened just recently, I thought it would be apropos to share these photos for a tablescape that I shot some time ago. They are absolutely appropriate in this case...and perfect for Saint Patrick's Day.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>This table began with sea of green.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSBSGBJmj5CWNbk10lLQ68P8G4ChtY6KKHLvNl5rH8jINWGWta7th1pau8MNgREHdLw0MWJ6jET1A-1sedEUncPFQbJJX3rk63jZrnayoHI_CxHQeub16McDcxUCiXW-3n9cHYgbEA_rGzxcIMwR7BvTRSX3p1inrTldk8ybyIRmTpjT099Kubi7ECHQ/s4564/94D0C7EB-1C0B-4F72-878C-95F0610E630D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2630" data-original-width="4564" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSBSGBJmj5CWNbk10lLQ68P8G4ChtY6KKHLvNl5rH8jINWGWta7th1pau8MNgREHdLw0MWJ6jET1A-1sedEUncPFQbJJX3rk63jZrnayoHI_CxHQeub16McDcxUCiXW-3n9cHYgbEA_rGzxcIMwR7BvTRSX3p1inrTldk8ybyIRmTpjT099Kubi7ECHQ/w640-h368/94D0C7EB-1C0B-4F72-878C-95F0610E630D.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br />Black and white placemats with a lovely white damask pattern came next.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_ksKDpbwKv9lPAffsKm4x_nVBzREVsOIystZ49A44lv5QGoVIuE1tXgygMBQT6Z2NlNOa_ZAdGnO0Oe1QTXnrkIrjFnjTvkFu6Z5q70E8rJcXibXmZ-SXdcF2eyL7HV6LXf92NMAsqaE71LKlR33vfjPCO1-izhLrDRrjJEweEyun2Wack4y4PmcwQ/s4243/99922231-98B4-41E0-A591-45F8247F5926.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_ksKDpbwKv9lPAffsKm4x_nVBzREVsOIystZ49A44lv5QGoVIuE1tXgygMBQT6Z2NlNOa_ZAdGnO0Oe1QTXnrkIrjFnjTvkFu6Z5q70E8rJcXibXmZ-SXdcF2eyL7HV6LXf92NMAsqaE71LKlR33vfjPCO1-izhLrDRrjJEweEyun2Wack4y4PmcwQ/w640-h426/99922231-98B4-41E0-A591-45F8247F5926.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />At each setting, I placed these wonderful transferware plates in the coordinating colors of black, green, and white.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtu0WjF4QQGUCWaWphNGt8kLmAJujAN0esyGaJuDgOJnvZg-vQiXH7UHHxJm_LZKsp4FgLsPkVTaB5zAT8PiFVi857DBGImt-nyg2bPPOr8xF-3ZnQqGwE8eIn6WHWAh6VUJgpmU_LFANkKmeblKWbzzHzLYFVWAGy7QbVl2ru2avPSVDQ3_eS2itcug/s4243/69922F98-9111-49A2-AD92-FB554EFE9077.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtu0WjF4QQGUCWaWphNGt8kLmAJujAN0esyGaJuDgOJnvZg-vQiXH7UHHxJm_LZKsp4FgLsPkVTaB5zAT8PiFVi857DBGImt-nyg2bPPOr8xF-3ZnQqGwE8eIn6WHWAh6VUJgpmU_LFANkKmeblKWbzzHzLYFVWAGy7QbVl2ru2avPSVDQ3_eS2itcug/w640-h426/69922F98-9111-49A2-AD92-FB554EFE9077.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />A closer look at the pattern.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4VKDmjx3ncjsn7qxZSu8OKuFRWmDPR2ugxtZReRWejTzseXu-G3HTNSv68EGKH3t-6VNS9xrx6FjLmQf44O51QQVtyiVFaizdibgmN6axLf6knmn17cZ99y17fenpY3u2n7hrazs02MK6cBNCwqcIrf9-aLHBHtvgqnc3uL4Pam2uk4mD1O6kiDJ_w/s4243/8FB1D7CA-F2DA-4758-8772-EAED5AB7284D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4VKDmjx3ncjsn7qxZSu8OKuFRWmDPR2ugxtZReRWejTzseXu-G3HTNSv68EGKH3t-6VNS9xrx6FjLmQf44O51QQVtyiVFaizdibgmN6axLf6knmn17cZ99y17fenpY3u2n7hrazs02MK6cBNCwqcIrf9-aLHBHtvgqnc3uL4Pam2uk4mD1O6kiDJ_w/w640-h426/8FB1D7CA-F2DA-4758-8772-EAED5AB7284D.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br />A simple and small pitcher made for an ideal flower receptacle. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ewT5CO0Apfdn3fVSE5bO0xYZfIa89I2NZYiTFkeRs8RnsOhSliRQlMZNXIQ_Y_x6r7XQdLxdrTJ1xp7y45SNDiiXSJy0sRkkN2JNPlOFk7cv5fMBHNEb9Yaic0p4LzdbJcyvB9O6o1GYkd_rzbKuGUYFMcedKMaGfuoU2GwgQ2BOdtnwelufehjaBA/s4243/9529829D-9EA0-4779-AF11-74620817EBBC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ewT5CO0Apfdn3fVSE5bO0xYZfIa89I2NZYiTFkeRs8RnsOhSliRQlMZNXIQ_Y_x6r7XQdLxdrTJ1xp7y45SNDiiXSJy0sRkkN2JNPlOFk7cv5fMBHNEb9Yaic0p4LzdbJcyvB9O6o1GYkd_rzbKuGUYFMcedKMaGfuoU2GwgQ2BOdtnwelufehjaBA/w640-h426/9529829D-9EA0-4779-AF11-74620817EBBC.jpeg" width="640" /></a><p></p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Fresh clippings right from my garden made the perfect impromptu arrangement.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCFTRjtfc84Sgq_PdKNNCd-L2uC0QLvrDdXPI1tFmBJCQeCs_hAkyoxmqlvHKOeZBkeFTEio3oJseZIsdIObaDmRay2D2XDFZC73IXFZLhOPVXvB2LXDItJCadVGDx_q9xukl1k3OcxL2i1O5qndlvWcMLiobbCAd8c5oqg0l0jyEzVORmxKiKnTLlMQ/s4243/0C7CB3A2-610F-4659-B8B4-001B3BA6BB15.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCFTRjtfc84Sgq_PdKNNCd-L2uC0QLvrDdXPI1tFmBJCQeCs_hAkyoxmqlvHKOeZBkeFTEio3oJseZIsdIObaDmRay2D2XDFZC73IXFZLhOPVXvB2LXDItJCadVGDx_q9xukl1k3OcxL2i1O5qndlvWcMLiobbCAd8c5oqg0l0jyEzVORmxKiKnTLlMQ/w640-h426/0C7CB3A2-610F-4659-B8B4-001B3BA6BB15.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Stemware in green<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQshuMX2p5_f-tOGZ03h29GVtOrM2scgpzlBonLfMhyhUmhwQ4EZIzDteLDsYhmi6FqVSyfIwJSv6F7G1RGl4juXR8ioYvEgJiJi_JYMRGFPbX778PHHmCkPhS4T0kQCe0tYLpf6z4Ap5CKGvLox0ix5e6vpAocTOjNloWs6qe4ePsYewGzYF8IMz3oA/s4243/88AFE974-D8CA-4F94-94F1-21522E259D49.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQshuMX2p5_f-tOGZ03h29GVtOrM2scgpzlBonLfMhyhUmhwQ4EZIzDteLDsYhmi6FqVSyfIwJSv6F7G1RGl4juXR8ioYvEgJiJi_JYMRGFPbX778PHHmCkPhS4T0kQCe0tYLpf6z4Ap5CKGvLox0ix5e6vpAocTOjNloWs6qe4ePsYewGzYF8IMz3oA/w640-h426/88AFE974-D8CA-4F94-94F1-21522E259D49.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">were followed by flatware in matte black</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAak1RNsH_dywgWZP4sQaCrjZtkLG_-lB9HmKxTxyACNfaLb-YdLU4ABw9hE_n6eXLHFsZE-3p916QVBZre-4MxcI1OpwD8fSNMae1mu6AtKUHKjSJch41Z-zFWQqUhErHGH0Ra1tvPxJlept47IRPu4_5kW5P7HaDdL_FMzKvU4RKI1_V9CjXXRXvw/s4000/BC58FD40-780E-429A-931E-30FCAADA3599.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAak1RNsH_dywgWZP4sQaCrjZtkLG_-lB9HmKxTxyACNfaLb-YdLU4ABw9hE_n6eXLHFsZE-3p916QVBZre-4MxcI1OpwD8fSNMae1mu6AtKUHKjSJch41Z-zFWQqUhErHGH0Ra1tvPxJlept47IRPu4_5kW5P7HaDdL_FMzKvU4RKI1_V9CjXXRXvw/w480-h640/BC58FD40-780E-429A-931E-30FCAADA3599.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">and simple white linen napkins adorned with green ribbon.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7IvnmpWjCFvOeUo8V8jFKbGGda8EnnuTzcnKTGD1BuMnZarcN-vbkj5cgCreoMdm4phDPmOimuerMNdGXUC0SSMVxKiP-G4jjEbK5rdjsVJpmVGt5r5KEYGHQFJWF53Z8jUQw0mNP2aKEagZ41W-y3l0U17DCrhaIEGKBbfS9QfghIDQobV8Mj8CQGQ/s4243/093C0D68-2B31-456A-865C-A0D5DA98FC32.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7IvnmpWjCFvOeUo8V8jFKbGGda8EnnuTzcnKTGD1BuMnZarcN-vbkj5cgCreoMdm4phDPmOimuerMNdGXUC0SSMVxKiP-G4jjEbK5rdjsVJpmVGt5r5KEYGHQFJWF53Z8jUQw0mNP2aKEagZ41W-y3l0U17DCrhaIEGKBbfS9QfghIDQobV8Mj8CQGQ/w640-h426/093C0D68-2B31-456A-865C-A0D5DA98FC32.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Completed tablescape.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGhtK039p9Apddr8RhZDQM7-zU0jrVr7ltrXRIKcCa8IoY4dlsg34anpOH-bO6DdZzd8w2vCBa5fXqPh6UmJFzSi7Hj0yJ4LTEsUd79wsIqASdcbCjZz3AkcYTC-3f0_ZnQRP02rZhUW29yOCC3iFtxqwvlbPxtaXP7m7Iu496JI52t6FgyzCzIgj8Q/s6000/530E3658-0CCD-40F8-BAB9-D440D14ACABF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGhtK039p9Apddr8RhZDQM7-zU0jrVr7ltrXRIKcCa8IoY4dlsg34anpOH-bO6DdZzd8w2vCBa5fXqPh6UmJFzSi7Hj0yJ4LTEsUd79wsIqASdcbCjZz3AkcYTC-3f0_ZnQRP02rZhUW29yOCC3iFtxqwvlbPxtaXP7m7Iu496JI52t6FgyzCzIgj8Q/w640-h426/530E3658-0CCD-40F8-BAB9-D440D14ACABF.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The lucky part...as I shot these, I was unaware until I looked that several shots captured a rainbow dancing across the table!! It is likely attributed to my being a complete novice with a camera, I know nothing of lighting techniques, et cetera lol...however, I still feel fortunate to have caught them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJXyE9WcoTS3qzh1J-EDfZvsMDxkg2xk6AbqGp_KGCbe9mfpvaIESnOZhjJ_vH9vOAPcbFvDmfXUFPVJEH0_x_d0nsLzFNAuktUShlN9o9u97VL23l4HGBlOPTX28KhZqOnazdfZqc4svb1ss45IJ4b6pXdtlr2fzciCaiLO-fH5DX18J5k5txfzykg/s3232/2328C413-9B4C-4018-8746-AC87CAFE3295.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3232" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJXyE9WcoTS3qzh1J-EDfZvsMDxkg2xk6AbqGp_KGCbe9mfpvaIESnOZhjJ_vH9vOAPcbFvDmfXUFPVJEH0_x_d0nsLzFNAuktUShlN9o9u97VL23l4HGBlOPTX28KhZqOnazdfZqc4svb1ss45IJ4b6pXdtlr2fzciCaiLO-fH5DX18J5k5txfzykg/w598-h640/2328C413-9B4C-4018-8746-AC87CAFE3295.jpeg" width="598" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And fortunate to feel so much better! Happy Saint Patrick's Day, and be blessed!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From my collection:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Damask placemats and green topper, <i>Amazon</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Napkins, generic, <i>HomeGoods</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Black flatware, <i>Cambridge Silversmiths Beacon Collection, Horchow/Neiman Marcus</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stemware, <i>generic</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Transferware plates, antique, <i>Copeland Spode England Beverly Pattern</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Transferware pitcher, antique, <i>Burleigh England, Asiatic Pheasants Pattern</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">If you enjoy this post, please visit the archives! 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I hope everything is well with you and yours. Thank you for popping in to spend a quick moment. Today, I am sharing a few simple decorating ideas I utilized to make my home festive for Saint Patrick's Day. I hope you enjoy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you have been to my blog before, you are aware that I usually like to start my holiday décor from the front doors of the house, working my back way from there. It gives visitors and family a fun first impression, and also indicates the shenanigans that might ensue inside!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This time, I chose simple handmade wreaths made of mesh, bowler hats, shamrocks, and ribbon.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70HcfhMi0S33KtkhDumIm_BzbkujaC_Qqiyyk4q44xelw04oq1ntB2PKdAkBdy6Qv5GGVsRRL90dBb5pcrLXsdfCBUP6M8IbPkhJk2eWkhGP5u39tmWgaFkt4-WU9Hr-ZcPyTrjWxo7DSHprJiJhsnOOnVXiruzo1sVZr1ir-86GDynLTU8iTWw-vAw/s4243/376559C7-B681-4A89-9648-92689C64C37C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70HcfhMi0S33KtkhDumIm_BzbkujaC_Qqiyyk4q44xelw04oq1ntB2PKdAkBdy6Qv5GGVsRRL90dBb5pcrLXsdfCBUP6M8IbPkhJk2eWkhGP5u39tmWgaFkt4-WU9Hr-ZcPyTrjWxo7DSHprJiJhsnOOnVXiruzo1sVZr1ir-86GDynLTU8iTWw-vAw/w640-h426/376559C7-B681-4A89-9648-92689C64C37C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Closeups of both.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZa5cbBsU7tc4DfOMpQ_6smAx3A3Q6oquMCbl-erCwOXea7rbGrABp4Nve__5KwgdCeirIcYwkk9hGwjsX_-kHq0ZFoevvzuRyAPLkJKLJLCAdKHZSrtygOL2MvMFu-5lUr9WiGFzlbiSZwWtU1mQZD4nPtQLfmYxFBlVXnR41QEibugunhpaST2kGw/s4243/3C48019F-513E-4C2E-BF3B-AC2247944467.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZa5cbBsU7tc4DfOMpQ_6smAx3A3Q6oquMCbl-erCwOXea7rbGrABp4Nve__5KwgdCeirIcYwkk9hGwjsX_-kHq0ZFoevvzuRyAPLkJKLJLCAdKHZSrtygOL2MvMFu-5lUr9WiGFzlbiSZwWtU1mQZD4nPtQLfmYxFBlVXnR41QEibugunhpaST2kGw/w640-h426/3C48019F-513E-4C2E-BF3B-AC2247944467.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Right.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPuwzEvOqWzvFHo7gG7iwlxOxputF-Oye4F3aaOjOYKDAEUpfIf-UfNgklSwa-jt0GTlR9aWNfyQzjJrbHxPwk5iQEFybCkWgd3r7uPotevHqcI2MVBdnVwFskkBniqNY42jY0apmZq39Rt-lCrALoPDJsjttSq0CBMGq_jBKxVLhDpZL_AvAPf6aRzw/s4000/A68BC77E-95DC-4498-A671-AF732F38127A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPuwzEvOqWzvFHo7gG7iwlxOxputF-Oye4F3aaOjOYKDAEUpfIf-UfNgklSwa-jt0GTlR9aWNfyQzjJrbHxPwk5iQEFybCkWgd3r7uPotevHqcI2MVBdnVwFskkBniqNY42jY0apmZq39Rt-lCrALoPDJsjttSq0CBMGq_jBKxVLhDpZL_AvAPf6aRzw/w480-h640/A68BC77E-95DC-4498-A671-AF732F38127A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Left.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNBO6fjvrSpCBSwIhSyUOo44_6eiCwc1sccxpko-KG8RI1AW5Dkx0JCxBiifihSrqbkTPKmUgAmBMoqBBNzntbV0EX3D7ViomyWlbsFDFdEyB9ox3q12yzlNw1xZBQ9USCgHwEczIYDYeuTo9-yt4OWqoAIsP2dzoAqBpBUyV-X2b2T8nXN7S5Awrelw/s4000/47917E01-C1E1-4629-BA1A-C4289B959627.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNBO6fjvrSpCBSwIhSyUOo44_6eiCwc1sccxpko-KG8RI1AW5Dkx0JCxBiifihSrqbkTPKmUgAmBMoqBBNzntbV0EX3D7ViomyWlbsFDFdEyB9ox3q12yzlNw1xZBQ9USCgHwEczIYDYeuTo9-yt4OWqoAIsP2dzoAqBpBUyV-X2b2T8nXN7S5Awrelw/w480-h640/47917E01-C1E1-4629-BA1A-C4289B959627.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you would like the full tutorial of how I put these goodies together, you may visit my post on my other blog <i>The Crafting Table</i> <a href="https://parsimoniouspartyperfection.blogspot.com/2023/03/simple-shenanigans-saint-patricks-day.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcGnnCYFywolC25avqiT9oRMG1QJxJ8uMyEvZxWx_ZzANtMtFTdDRp5G_ktYD4TQrcS8bKXUgcyOyueeAjgl_pGqUbr6vO09Bh6ayxHH1lDhp-aGKEYUjfoIz02yfzQ81dSGzocdnnPmzBCuz2tkdX6UJl_k99_DSt4SOIfvQyx-KAsg4__oAq66paOQ/s3707/58159062-B272-4DCF-8328-FDF28709D6A4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If my doors do not indicate malarkey and shenanigans, certainly this fun blow-up does. An extra-large blow-up is kitschy, for sure...but they are such a delight, and so easy! Just plug in, and allow to self-inflate!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZpa8pnsO_kfcmbh0SwO7hrsFE549kmtOen1L94IsfAHNANz95XqJ1bmgweC982SmjQyDyQzhP8QipjY5Bu6v7_QPHxBS8ftOvB1vuXDiDQTT1o7W_mgMVogUAsiLAtEgcN7xzK5pEBtQoVDRvw-1wyeoADvKB3q6twospC3KGfdhiNs7yMBavZT9sA/s1621/EE7CBCD2-E8F6-46A9-999C-6539033BDEF1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1621" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZpa8pnsO_kfcmbh0SwO7hrsFE549kmtOen1L94IsfAHNANz95XqJ1bmgweC982SmjQyDyQzhP8QipjY5Bu6v7_QPHxBS8ftOvB1vuXDiDQTT1o7W_mgMVogUAsiLAtEgcN7xzK5pEBtQoVDRvw-1wyeoADvKB3q6twospC3KGfdhiNs7yMBavZT9sA/w568-h640/EE7CBCD2-E8F6-46A9-999C-6539033BDEF1.jpeg" width="568" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Isn't he presh??!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_uQjhzweoO0MEGryi2_n0z66q8W4bdveTVPIUQs1OJQi-nfCQp9GgF7TX-fJArWCBobUTaSd1m3_ZmXDIF5LvEoTyzjPebTN1XxHg7wXBvCjFoBrnPiOqNdmcMXSAb22OUC9OZgFQ6gr8PbUw10ZBpuhet6mvozWqKmmdQ3R-qh3VOIu-qO8NBrd4g/s4243/3C4B0A5E-20F9-454A-93EA-C35F59F8217E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_uQjhzweoO0MEGryi2_n0z66q8W4bdveTVPIUQs1OJQi-nfCQp9GgF7TX-fJArWCBobUTaSd1m3_ZmXDIF5LvEoTyzjPebTN1XxHg7wXBvCjFoBrnPiOqNdmcMXSAb22OUC9OZgFQ6gr8PbUw10ZBpuhet6mvozWqKmmdQ3R-qh3VOIu-qO8NBrd4g/w640-h426/3C4B0A5E-20F9-454A-93EA-C35F59F8217E.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In the house, I also change out the linen in the kitchen. This time around, I used these adorable themed towelettes with handsome pooches...and any combination works!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pompous Prince.</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78ZlS0cdpgBQWTWBAiFscs1BAWsqmqWTby-_IUELbeQYd3Ff1V8oxZ4uu-zP2vwV6eevIKi-jhmITStHl7AZBlkXrXc_m1ftFUx04Uaa8W0f22sfTr_kPSeACGfbR-adeFjxwMq_BDFgCcYkW37wm2QoOq5RNDR-pBI5PZpP2RrJZrAdO6f0eZic0Cg/s3024/653CE198-73B1-405C-B805-F5479D37C47A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78ZlS0cdpgBQWTWBAiFscs1BAWsqmqWTby-_IUELbeQYd3Ff1V8oxZ4uu-zP2vwV6eevIKi-jhmITStHl7AZBlkXrXc_m1ftFUx04Uaa8W0f22sfTr_kPSeACGfbR-adeFjxwMq_BDFgCcYkW37wm2QoOq5RNDR-pBI5PZpP2RrJZrAdO6f0eZic0Cg/s3024/653CE198-73B1-405C-B805-F5479D37C47A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="2823" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78ZlS0cdpgBQWTWBAiFscs1BAWsqmqWTby-_IUELbeQYd3Ff1V8oxZ4uu-zP2vwV6eevIKi-jhmITStHl7AZBlkXrXc_m1ftFUx04Uaa8W0f22sfTr_kPSeACGfbR-adeFjxwMq_BDFgCcYkW37wm2QoOq5RNDR-pBI5PZpP2RrJZrAdO6f0eZic0Cg/w598-h640/653CE198-73B1-405C-B805-F5479D37C47A.jpeg" width="598" /></a></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dapper Dalmatian.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGJuuLslfMYiw8e6pg4MG0yEtwbJsbWN5gdPV2TLm2k0AVGQoY4jbvKwcXU9QQLKabMmrWeu33_JVEQLOV7I4bj8Dum1DsQ3pTNRQOBu3E8RZ7sEoYFEhSv05NbHFoMgP6gjSXlMMbVJOp3COrJi8vMeR5yDIfwIAt3IcjCNSdrcSPAFKt08FByYz_Ng/s3024/38008E80-C58E-4295-A9A1-D247FC6420D2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGJuuLslfMYiw8e6pg4MG0yEtwbJsbWN5gdPV2TLm2k0AVGQoY4jbvKwcXU9QQLKabMmrWeu33_JVEQLOV7I4bj8Dum1DsQ3pTNRQOBu3E8RZ7sEoYFEhSv05NbHFoMgP6gjSXlMMbVJOp3COrJi8vMeR5yDIfwIAt3IcjCNSdrcSPAFKt08FByYz_Ng/w640-h640/38008E80-C58E-4295-A9A1-D247FC6420D2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Two sweet poochies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_0RMSIn0TdTQWggnOPCxGi_XSKvcXx34EY6KlyDUjRj6po_SZ9pAVn3WWvCuJI-jPkXSn2CXQD4PABLUYo9MM27EwIxm7kLXgd8nX7jYts4AHyMqCT1CJsNW8WpJR1paWD6iHaec62RrveV4EXtr1yr-xCJHOXGtf1VuL6Hcv0CWt7WmP_IUHyasYAg/s3024/F1D08071-0446-40BA-9193-F315B1BC2D15.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_0RMSIn0TdTQWggnOPCxGi_XSKvcXx34EY6KlyDUjRj6po_SZ9pAVn3WWvCuJI-jPkXSn2CXQD4PABLUYo9MM27EwIxm7kLXgd8nX7jYts4AHyMqCT1CJsNW8WpJR1paWD6iHaec62RrveV4EXtr1yr-xCJHOXGtf1VuL6Hcv0CWt7WmP_IUHyasYAg/w640-h640/F1D08071-0446-40BA-9193-F315B1BC2D15.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><br />I hope you enjoyed these simple tips and that you had a fun, festive Saint Patrick's Day filled with love and laughter!<br /><br /><br />Until next we cross,<br /><br />-Y<br /><br />From my collection:<br />Towels, HomeGoods</div><div>Giant Blow-Up, Amazon</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">If you enjoy this post, please visit the archives! 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3023" data-original-width="3971" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rfnj81cyRvkC7oaG_sEXUHTjPTtAA5DZ3gUMP9cjpybxTkpejsRcgViFV6muJPDYcEBzJM-tiXuocvEBBcJgjHkKX3ySr1gd2fPe3oyB1Y8eCyR3U1XCjGEH2clNKP7hR_czz5PTFIVfgr_-0URIq-ADq8LAQ4iN_108WNy3fh7wgrID54DvY0sS6w/w640-h488/002918F5-9D91-4DFD-ADD8-48ED2AB9ED18.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It’s almost time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The table is set.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJeZvpffP8mc14AVP98My8rtVBjXo2BymJvaPQTNPZbK2j069WhuTALHgmbn26OTthBi9tq_hphA-czd5cszPfQW2Futp6U_lXk6a_Y_w_q2Jd5yvm4Yvh7LnZwk7hR8miRL4op2-UpVpuZjrRGGfpnrXCabUYMwpoBby4_cXnEyjdu8P3HirSV1zXjA/s3264/D768CE98-52EA-47C5-B203-1ADC7872A7BB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">A table laden with sparkly blues and wintery whites<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWhGDJBRZJWWoZuh_MD1qmGBN8zk99nrkGmKRq36o4eOyvICxDTVbLtetU7klcFAbo2W7uytsepi-HFPHb0EBeWSxB9RJr4eS2xQFmmH7bQmT6YLIYNNOjkcELzeZRpZaigbdJsLk0cB-eQ7QHcK_C7NK6jyuySBjiB1wLZ3Zo4TlXmoxsgDXECK_qHg/s4243/1248430B-290E-4D7B-9000-28D2E3B37E47.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWhGDJBRZJWWoZuh_MD1qmGBN8zk99nrkGmKRq36o4eOyvICxDTVbLtetU7klcFAbo2W7uytsepi-HFPHb0EBeWSxB9RJr4eS2xQFmmH7bQmT6YLIYNNOjkcELzeZRpZaigbdJsLk0cB-eQ7QHcK_C7NK6jyuySBjiB1wLZ3Zo4TlXmoxsgDXECK_qHg/w640-h426/1248430B-290E-4D7B-9000-28D2E3B37E47.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">play together so sweetly.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia9TL9NIqDTdJYRL-LMmeJFolZU4dKPWvofMhM-jficiOjLFkeXXSj4S3DmuI1nPuwN3U8P7j1kmUK_lV1YflY66YTrieKkrm8NXnOheDv-uiBIRPZ0rhiq7eLPQORv7H74GycmYlNe0XT5zQl7DdnMsPB7KHGGTYLY5LFPnVIC0nOJhAfHANNqh6SMw/s4243/CA91A704-8DE1-41E2-9CD5-93210C0EF214.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia9TL9NIqDTdJYRL-LMmeJFolZU4dKPWvofMhM-jficiOjLFkeXXSj4S3DmuI1nPuwN3U8P7j1kmUK_lV1YflY66YTrieKkrm8NXnOheDv-uiBIRPZ0rhiq7eLPQORv7H74GycmYlNe0XT5zQl7DdnMsPB7KHGGTYLY5LFPnVIC0nOJhAfHANNqh6SMw/w640-h426/CA91A704-8DE1-41E2-9CD5-93210C0EF214.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">make for a lovely takeaway. Happy Holidays, sweet friends!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS_9BZMufEKPibqQFxinCNtZprw_lV7Ubl65bwQ_eBWFHjyUjvre-00ZdtQm-N9g5jNohfBTswuvJEeLJyti-aOE0fzpJoaCu-isxziwIPvszlvGdMQBirjNrjZ0X1ebWIrYGL9EjQDfaHE2BDbGJTalKfanxgr7HwiRArmpt6uLEgVzmwcBVUHpPsrQ/s3264/E3B46ED1-0DC7-482F-B9BC-F3C8719D5053.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS_9BZMufEKPibqQFxinCNtZprw_lV7Ubl65bwQ_eBWFHjyUjvre-00ZdtQm-N9g5jNohfBTswuvJEeLJyti-aOE0fzpJoaCu-isxziwIPvszlvGdMQBirjNrjZ0X1ebWIrYGL9EjQDfaHE2BDbGJTalKfanxgr7HwiRArmpt6uLEgVzmwcBVUHpPsrQ/w480-h640/E3B46ED1-0DC7-482F-B9BC-F3C8719D5053.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From my collection:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Blue chargers, <i>generic, CV Linens</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Simple white plates, <i>Ralph Lauren Club Collection</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fleur de Lis plates, generic, from <i>TaiPan Trading</i></div>Sparkly tablecloth, <i>Nichole Miller New York</i><div>Silver flatware, <i>Wallace Silversmiths Antique Baroque Collection, Horchow/Neiman Marcus</i></div><div>Silver candle holders, <i>Godinger, Local Antique</i></div><div>Cobalt stemware, <i>generic</i></div><div>Patterned crystal champagne flute, <i>Ralph Lauren Aston Collection</i></div><div>Mini Imari Ornaments, <i>Spode Blue Italian Collection Horchow/Neiman Marcus</i></div><div>Gifts wrapped in plain white craft paper and adorned with ribbon from <i>Michael's</i></div><div>All candles, <i>Amazon<br /></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Until we visit again,</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>--Y</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">If you enjoy this post, please visit the archives! 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The Winter Solstice is nigh. Also: The quiet before the storm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMY7emFxQUCDIBSXkaM806YvicfYg-DOIT5hBuddg10J7iMY4N75ls1aZ6CuNbyHAPvI1BNl45LJDPnQUV30YI6l8yBcDYXW4ijaVDe690C3qOIZb_eYmIt85jt2gLeP3Rmw5w443BrHk_LTmemMYtGCvMKWgmVsmQKNrzslwOGyX1T8B26vw-Qh7WVw/s4243/0A74A1CD-70A3-4B91-8581-E18870A445B1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMY7emFxQUCDIBSXkaM806YvicfYg-DOIT5hBuddg10J7iMY4N75ls1aZ6CuNbyHAPvI1BNl45LJDPnQUV30YI6l8yBcDYXW4ijaVDe690C3qOIZb_eYmIt85jt2gLeP3Rmw5w443BrHk_LTmemMYtGCvMKWgmVsmQKNrzslwOGyX1T8B26vw-Qh7WVw/w640-h426/0A74A1CD-70A3-4B91-8581-E18870A445B1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One last Autumnal hoorah.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGppTwtJMsOo48JU41nnhkasAQgrUfKUhtY10RYRsRt8BW0gkTZERywPZQFkYF2-zEDwpeaeDbRR2XBPg9s7hojfxO-dvGErItFEYbDLUOYrd_-x1VnQVXQuOhmN9ATrbarVVGAGSqdJqosUYYSx3emwpCLErqVfA-w95cOSljSwZfUH7vNrmNPtZZBA/s4243/35A68EAB-7553-4D9F-B617-C377A63AF1F2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGppTwtJMsOo48JU41nnhkasAQgrUfKUhtY10RYRsRt8BW0gkTZERywPZQFkYF2-zEDwpeaeDbRR2XBPg9s7hojfxO-dvGErItFEYbDLUOYrd_-x1VnQVXQuOhmN9ATrbarVVGAGSqdJqosUYYSx3emwpCLErqVfA-w95cOSljSwZfUH7vNrmNPtZZBA/w640-h426/35A68EAB-7553-4D9F-B617-C377A63AF1F2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>With moody flowers indicative.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQJ98LJQLGgT50Knmwbg76RJd-yXT6DaW6-9BrElfHqe6ah5bN-Uub8D3eA0kqnH8NX9A_pooo8QSlvBeuvDCjVKi4UeC293_aXA1yyQ3-VECOST9I2jliBIx1evSo5HaOzlT27S8CPuh4sTEVLc4RJwZ3wzFzGjDy3EDU_V9BSxmaY_EvMawL54ZNw/s3264/79E1CA1B-B9CA-4130-838C-15F4D62B0848.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To make pumpkins:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Acquire fabric.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwgLm_rGKp8IfbihgfYBOCSvCZwO8IotCz5afU_QA81RukwdncLOjHJ2prctqPkMKR-SA3tIXQZKDmjbjLAiHgv5yBpwuYDaiembeNVz0etAgf2NhtHAuUQutrNM1bGhlkmon9YCSh-PK-j5GZcl9_ddZ3G_ArFIxMtHjZJgRGSvNdG1_2lVZ_vtXq0Q/s4558/AD8DEECB-3915-4D8E-A2AC-B8020C25327F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2633" data-original-width="4558" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwgLm_rGKp8IfbihgfYBOCSvCZwO8IotCz5afU_QA81RukwdncLOjHJ2prctqPkMKR-SA3tIXQZKDmjbjLAiHgv5yBpwuYDaiembeNVz0etAgf2NhtHAuUQutrNM1bGhlkmon9YCSh-PK-j5GZcl9_ddZ3G_ArFIxMtHjZJgRGSvNdG1_2lVZ_vtXq0Q/w640-h370/AD8DEECB-3915-4D8E-A2AC-B8020C25327F.jpeg" width="640" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Measure rounds.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjafyr8HKOIMkY9Rffpc9IFQhbIkc2ztZ7OmNJxKYoAVNaUHPtD5vU7QnwpNH8Lvs3r-HatsEVUXTkCPf6s1hiabtvJbNBfXpBYxoefLw0IR4Vnlh0ijj4LfLpjIeB1-sYAgO0HJRgf3zy8y4YzDzg7IbAuzjclze2u3I03eVgFBJo3Vlk8UYT-WZ-Ssw/s4243/FF8397B4-4F2F-46AD-8D85-4D7EF9FF84C4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjafyr8HKOIMkY9Rffpc9IFQhbIkc2ztZ7OmNJxKYoAVNaUHPtD5vU7QnwpNH8Lvs3r-HatsEVUXTkCPf6s1hiabtvJbNBfXpBYxoefLw0IR4Vnlh0ijj4LfLpjIeB1-sYAgO0HJRgf3zy8y4YzDzg7IbAuzjclze2u3I03eVgFBJo3Vlk8UYT-WZ-Ssw/w640-h426/FF8397B4-4F2F-46AD-8D85-4D7EF9FF84C4.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Cut.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOvSXa0E0l-3tJIS-v9jTiG_VfHS-6mbxL_Hl9xx02kYcSG4pF2gtm35LQ-k7gMf18oW4-V4Uugh5v0onM20yBVlM8LJ_H_4JDRbGNXcqfi9Mf0LFSCpubdQSoUUoylBXTNqBVlffwFBPWK--LUOki8I88deqq-Emx4F4jqUbdXSN7xn64QZb_xYw2Q/s4243/2337E710-87D8-4CC9-A5A0-8AC5CD5ACF9C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOvSXa0E0l-3tJIS-v9jTiG_VfHS-6mbxL_Hl9xx02kYcSG4pF2gtm35LQ-k7gMf18oW4-V4Uugh5v0onM20yBVlM8LJ_H_4JDRbGNXcqfi9Mf0LFSCpubdQSoUUoylBXTNqBVlffwFBPWK--LUOki8I88deqq-Emx4F4jqUbdXSN7xn64QZb_xYw2Q/w640-h426/2337E710-87D8-4CC9-A5A0-8AC5CD5ACF9C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3312" data-original-width="3624" height="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPhyK8LG3RJbcplHCnL4Kt-BmkuI1-fzuYgIhyNFm253XYMcnxg2bv1znEAvMMnOlc7w4piYMXW9_rRazL7QjaXlTP3jO0_VLDRtaBU3D2Z9M5PJM952M3b0yffjyrn9Ju3LsSGD1WgoRpthdjnq1DXGXKFbFqb4YsO9bPQNCpeWu0Og7vzbVIFaPjDA/w640-h584/FCBAD5CC-FECE-483A-A5A4-9A7D5476B023.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Fill.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZtPml6EfUP4upfBqjhL75Ln5kYlhkKRvzIQ-DnNFtOJjzYwL0bJrbXTY4c7HgqK8CEAN0afZbNZoulKh4GzK2JcddINSpHK3a0KVVQJaycpD3fth7v58egqbFr44LMCxQHGg9uZeGSyzV7_utQeHaRSBJPS1LFAS5qfXfEIEsxkGkqN-xWq-d9dIQwQ/s4243/C99C0A2F-0AC2-4A03-BA7D-AED1CC0DAC73.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZtPml6EfUP4upfBqjhL75Ln5kYlhkKRvzIQ-DnNFtOJjzYwL0bJrbXTY4c7HgqK8CEAN0afZbNZoulKh4GzK2JcddINSpHK3a0KVVQJaycpD3fth7v58egqbFr44LMCxQHGg9uZeGSyzV7_utQeHaRSBJPS1LFAS5qfXfEIEsxkGkqN-xWq-d9dIQwQ/w640-h426/C99C0A2F-0AC2-4A03-BA7D-AED1CC0DAC73.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Create sections (humps), five or more for each pumpkin.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Close.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-bNb42R8uIJDJY5nCv4xJ6AoMwj6TRXamh0WAcmf3t9CvZtsonVtu79HR65sfX-1dcJMH0Lx7wGxbvh18dx0GnxQxpbYBHJVEpeu852j2ekt8IT0xFORjkt7j47XVOlkeTUoeDQZZVUQW3CdIi5A5TZb6h8d7rWdQiJaCEPC3oO8qakaktExDd-1p2A/s3599/F6E93371-56AD-401E-B5D0-231E0051C0F4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2681" data-original-width="3599" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-bNb42R8uIJDJY5nCv4xJ6AoMwj6TRXamh0WAcmf3t9CvZtsonVtu79HR65sfX-1dcJMH0Lx7wGxbvh18dx0GnxQxpbYBHJVEpeu852j2ekt8IT0xFORjkt7j47XVOlkeTUoeDQZZVUQW3CdIi5A5TZb6h8d7rWdQiJaCEPC3oO8qakaktExDd-1p2A/w640-h476/F6E93371-56AD-401E-B5D0-231E0051C0F4.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Hot glue into place.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ADf7ZWj2lAsf7r3hBEMtIb4FVdDmcerCBfmSjyihFVYTQITsedwkFyl4fSOBp7HThTq2Upbyjp680elvS-hHAGUTqeJntDxX5MVOkDnRdCQGnB52C2Do0c5mb4WM5r1w073eSj7-lmq3oKGyaRsKsKhqzKSUq_n4WcdZXADAYOaOQO2ZZqFK1VvqRw/s4198/E1E66A65-558F-4AEF-812F-477A9AC44D3E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2859" data-original-width="4198" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ADf7ZWj2lAsf7r3hBEMtIb4FVdDmcerCBfmSjyihFVYTQITsedwkFyl4fSOBp7HThTq2Upbyjp680elvS-hHAGUTqeJntDxX5MVOkDnRdCQGnB52C2Do0c5mb4WM5r1w073eSj7-lmq3oKGyaRsKsKhqzKSUq_n4WcdZXADAYOaOQO2ZZqFK1VvqRw/w640-h436/E1E66A65-558F-4AEF-812F-477A9AC44D3E.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Finis.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEu2ehv6rSIOyVqUOcpw9b044nYHPNOU5OP9hEFx9P_VZtQ2QNPmoQRTnPQe-xGTE5XdmMPmVDY5_LKVrxKoxQ8YXuplGpDcMSw9rf_-c2LDRuMZW8g3yEKEBScf2ytGoU4J-X-191Fo5CcSjEa9ly0rbTlrltfG4CaZ7rEkkBc2H7JZAGF1x8EiwCzw/s4243/10D553ED-9721-45D8-995A-8928420C61B3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEu2ehv6rSIOyVqUOcpw9b044nYHPNOU5OP9hEFx9P_VZtQ2QNPmoQRTnPQe-xGTE5XdmMPmVDY5_LKVrxKoxQ8YXuplGpDcMSw9rf_-c2LDRuMZW8g3yEKEBScf2ytGoU4J-X-191Fo5CcSjEa9ly0rbTlrltfG4CaZ7rEkkBc2H7JZAGF1x8EiwCzw/w640-h426/10D553ED-9721-45D8-995A-8928420C61B3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Embellish with real</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhoYnfs6kVolQ-syhoNKBSK7L5ayUchabnJvCPMouldtBJAnMmUo2VSn343axZwWYdML8ujc5XpapWg43OPGENopVsPltRamlyj7krIibbkxybKmLFn3iJCrAcgAa50gll7cXuuIPpPjRq823vKEhuz2XaWOrsL4aDNde7Hcqor55XNz3x-hVDfH-PQ/s4243/A6B16505-EF37-4DA5-8193-E7C53FCDD5EA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhoYnfs6kVolQ-syhoNKBSK7L5ayUchabnJvCPMouldtBJAnMmUo2VSn343axZwWYdML8ujc5XpapWg43OPGENopVsPltRamlyj7krIibbkxybKmLFn3iJCrAcgAa50gll7cXuuIPpPjRq823vKEhuz2XaWOrsL4aDNde7Hcqor55XNz3x-hVDfH-PQ/w640-h426/A6B16505-EF37-4DA5-8193-E7C53FCDD5EA.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>or fake foliage if so desired.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh82vbr3QEoMTlVbiuatpnPipcfa1TGqlyVtkOVJ9nG6-BgeCGucKVfYW1ql1uNCubfnwGtHCz_gtEfAlKE1wvjY3q-VFZVS0kdzF2nG54gPOgLmh9vg0Fq_MBaZQseT-GlLlIakY-CuI5ZhkXgkBFpZpX-9VPRBVByy925nJ6hhCGRUnDXu8Sn-gpzPw/s4243/6C709668-E33D-42E4-9D0F-F149F5C7B979.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh82vbr3QEoMTlVbiuatpnPipcfa1TGqlyVtkOVJ9nG6-BgeCGucKVfYW1ql1uNCubfnwGtHCz_gtEfAlKE1wvjY3q-VFZVS0kdzF2nG54gPOgLmh9vg0Fq_MBaZQseT-GlLlIakY-CuI5ZhkXgkBFpZpX-9VPRBVByy925nJ6hhCGRUnDXu8Sn-gpzPw/w640-h426/6C709668-E33D-42E4-9D0F-F149F5C7B979.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until next we meet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">--Y</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">If you enjoy this post, please visit the archives! 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Thank you so much for stopping by my blog!<p></p><p><br /></p><p>Are you super-busy like me and sometimes are absolutely down-to-the-wire when decorating for a specific holiday? Well, today I would love to share with you a few quick ways I changed up my décor for Halloween this year, lickety-split!</p><p><br /></p><p>1. Change your floral arrangements. I find the easiest way to add seasonal charm is to add spooky elements to my existing floral arrangements. I try to change the arrangements to match whichever color theme I am utilizing that year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Before:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSoO3D985W4tI_Yh5roYMx98V2QzrhMaaoCvGsAeJdJl_kDwy2WCZBmvWL2Efg2dqjqGRxQa1ciTe4ryKy62Htr_ii7pXI9Zz3IFO3j_A1HiBgpxwUjRvOVmh63kqApMVrGh9krzGjZ6EuBK5yGgfP2eT44gcPcQcYtJ1jnfPlL033HyGT01iGZ1Iapg/s6000/F735C20A-91EB-4A74-9F15-75EAFE773CD4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSoO3D985W4tI_Yh5roYMx98V2QzrhMaaoCvGsAeJdJl_kDwy2WCZBmvWL2Efg2dqjqGRxQa1ciTe4ryKy62Htr_ii7pXI9Zz3IFO3j_A1HiBgpxwUjRvOVmh63kqApMVrGh9krzGjZ6EuBK5yGgfP2eT44gcPcQcYtJ1jnfPlL033HyGT01iGZ1Iapg/w640-h426/F735C20A-91EB-4A74-9F15-75EAFE773CD4.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Change your linens. If you are a tablecloth kind of guy or gal like me, a simple way to update your décor for Halloween is to add cute or kitschy linen with a Halloween motif. Here in my entryway, I have changed out my blues for purple and black, the colors I am using this year. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegYmLnemO5ksv_Mx7KK2_MDUtMHV4IeZZ80livRkcaK_yuTKk_WPKV0z8s8ZhDZHdUbapt5TVFFqjkXLbrnsZgc1ul9ebKDjioupm8pkUY-jyv0rvztrKNZtR1cJIXTlBaqMDILI3A9PiGxyViyDIO6mAhbX3WlJ6Hsha_D30JTp9-UlMPlczqwdcIg/s5392/36AB083A-A7BE-4781-93A9-EA8105E5D2D2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="5392" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegYmLnemO5ksv_Mx7KK2_MDUtMHV4IeZZ80livRkcaK_yuTKk_WPKV0z8s8ZhDZHdUbapt5TVFFqjkXLbrnsZgc1ul9ebKDjioupm8pkUY-jyv0rvztrKNZtR1cJIXTlBaqMDILI3A9PiGxyViyDIO6mAhbX3WlJ6Hsha_D30JTp9-UlMPlczqwdcIg/w640-h474/36AB083A-A7BE-4781-93A9-EA8105E5D2D2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I began by setting a solid base linen,<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEsq-f0t27Dhw92l0t1hZS7N-eK-p_WUT1-NsHDDv1GICvJGjZIXZHVnJY42oRgs2UuETr6jdonLP1LOYhZT3Gy6qZwtRGWhumOegBgbBCg15NtDhAI8a63HBw6eBM77SHP2KNEovJmXXzD6rhgeUztSJHSLV3sjHSDEzBOSfG-yJxUhQr9qUu9NKzGw/s5046/97E3417C-2FCA-426D-B75A-E1FBBD5BCF69.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="5046" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEsq-f0t27Dhw92l0t1hZS7N-eK-p_WUT1-NsHDDv1GICvJGjZIXZHVnJY42oRgs2UuETr6jdonLP1LOYhZT3Gy6qZwtRGWhumOegBgbBCg15NtDhAI8a63HBw6eBM77SHP2KNEovJmXXzD6rhgeUztSJHSLV3sjHSDEzBOSfG-yJxUhQr9qUu9NKzGw/w640-h508/97E3417C-2FCA-426D-B75A-E1FBBD5BCF69.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>then I added a fun overlay linen with a Halloween motif.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvppSxVt9pyIQkan1AaGH5B_i_-2_zqWtw_2R9G9bHikKGYHj41dlSazvN3YGYx-Rjq93NcXa9hUY4GR1y_dbp9uAcjHd7Uoxmn_FYqmwkMQ_o8lR5W10G6gANSDOS2u2-cbAQKPprSxFduvInZIE_mgn7RKRIavcXtWX8G0Z1HBTspmZdXMMOtYnkzQ/s4016/CB65718D-AC25-4A16-B867-23B56A8DAA8E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4016" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvppSxVt9pyIQkan1AaGH5B_i_-2_zqWtw_2R9G9bHikKGYHj41dlSazvN3YGYx-Rjq93NcXa9hUY4GR1y_dbp9uAcjHd7Uoxmn_FYqmwkMQ_o8lR5W10G6gANSDOS2u2-cbAQKPprSxFduvInZIE_mgn7RKRIavcXtWX8G0Z1HBTspmZdXMMOtYnkzQ/w640-h638/CB65718D-AC25-4A16-B867-23B56A8DAA8E.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><p>You can also change out your pillows. Store away those everyday pillows and toss your chairs, sofas, and love seats with themed pillows. So simple, and so quick!</p><p><br /></p><p>Before: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghH5bS9nVidJ3At6BhlndGJAt3mq6mjnkDpcex2zMlgg8Z1wskMVn0QFv6APnH6KLonYzOtVhuoVcURYGKGvS5cEmZAXHGcLMP2YAHXLR5uFTbasWRewSYluCX9ZrQ-99qjcjDt0GEE6Okg0vKE4zZWBiYheQOpmVHgCkExSs8E6GKNLItKfXEmr-gwQ/s5670/0AD629C7-8FC5-4D06-97CC-22AB43225CED.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2953" data-original-width="5670" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghH5bS9nVidJ3At6BhlndGJAt3mq6mjnkDpcex2zMlgg8Z1wskMVn0QFv6APnH6KLonYzOtVhuoVcURYGKGvS5cEmZAXHGcLMP2YAHXLR5uFTbasWRewSYluCX9ZrQ-99qjcjDt0GEE6Okg0vKE4zZWBiYheQOpmVHgCkExSs8E6GKNLItKfXEmr-gwQ/w640-h334/0AD629C7-8FC5-4D06-97CC-22AB43225CED.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>After: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQxIjXwZUfC4XZ-iVApH6ifR4S5fOWcK7cws8lupO2q6M1XEDCe0mWBz7uM4WKOavTDHcXHuYyHJ91HYq70OWWqS0Iv0UXzaD_LpacPuycvUzuFQYQRqo0DflbuuLfLeNN7FLIKeJbMfQMjj2rWnaOXpO5w9ekdNlGlwF5OW1QMFd0c1FnfZnYmZmNRw/s5960/5AA8FF46-B818-4BC9-8A4A-3112BA9CBA70.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3795" data-original-width="5960" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQxIjXwZUfC4XZ-iVApH6ifR4S5fOWcK7cws8lupO2q6M1XEDCe0mWBz7uM4WKOavTDHcXHuYyHJ91HYq70OWWqS0Iv0UXzaD_LpacPuycvUzuFQYQRqo0DflbuuLfLeNN7FLIKeJbMfQMjj2rWnaOXpO5w9ekdNlGlwF5OW1QMFd0c1FnfZnYmZmNRw/w640-h408/5AA8FF46-B818-4BC9-8A4A-3112BA9CBA70.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV7MFILtRe5sRUOo1K0HaCiuEoV9P4WmdzR1kS-X793zKfRNaoQdh00_KcEQNSctUfm3Z38zfxHag_phmGPjgl-_YM9mmULaehmXyCu2C4UMzuhyNf108GK05If3l37XEqRJ5r81JTFIdocvRnNd5YlDrrM5TGJoToOZJ1sM4RDa4esERkexh2hMETxg/s6000/76656174-0D15-4812-9BC3-D059187214CE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV7MFILtRe5sRUOo1K0HaCiuEoV9P4WmdzR1kS-X793zKfRNaoQdh00_KcEQNSctUfm3Z38zfxHag_phmGPjgl-_YM9mmULaehmXyCu2C4UMzuhyNf108GK05If3l37XEqRJ5r81JTFIdocvRnNd5YlDrrM5TGJoToOZJ1sM4RDa4esERkexh2hMETxg/w640-h426/76656174-0D15-4812-9BC3-D059187214CE.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Add embellishments. Another easy and super cute way to add quick kitsch. Here, I’ve added a lacy batty element to the curved arch of my bench. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQbMKIz245ygYF8OoDK5G5Njj_HIV2yMCFg8SW1F7iPMpwJwZlz86c-ae7ahjbgKVtAA5XxC4XvqjDEtM6IPuuB8hrv_lVIloxIn9ykzJ_06WaKnKRATT6Q57sldwYLrgJMdgeUnEOwe6abU39blc6zUUY8YUOJc2-cHrr89HxoRJcq2F2AYKE3ZuLw/s6000/F4625397-9A83-4B07-8C26-3E0CB6F88306.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQbMKIz245ygYF8OoDK5G5Njj_HIV2yMCFg8SW1F7iPMpwJwZlz86c-ae7ahjbgKVtAA5XxC4XvqjDEtM6IPuuB8hrv_lVIloxIn9ykzJ_06WaKnKRATT6Q57sldwYLrgJMdgeUnEOwe6abU39blc6zUUY8YUOJc2-cHrr89HxoRJcq2F2AYKE3ZuLw/w640-h426/F4625397-9A83-4B07-8C26-3E0CB6F88306.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1dfTD95daRG1jF4245ABumGz6y8LGF6trKlG7amNPE83dJfkvtfOOy1bVBoTHgzk9t-Und8_skgmGBEFrqxVXhSDijO332TD62sB1yJGiPv4Ad4Mlb6Z1ZCbXEWS9iNE6PCtJi7VZ42ODPVfqn9uzYCML3iNlH-vsAYHcZHAFlFAyQQT7SBY3viGqYw/s6000/01DA46E6-3874-475C-AB8B-5AEF36164FB5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Add coordinating lighting. You can add super inexpensive lighting such as these mini-colored lights <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjQzcnhhBWEEBdrfkXRAfSwO7fEKzGWTFQ-UDld1-6J8uu6Er-1YSbd8f2_0pmTVh4DQxrWmW-QeDO6hrEL5ZE0xMfsDQlsdxCVXtTfUva8U-P82-bZk0W8KMgaPCg9bfuTKc7kVvZLHL_fa86pia6jloMZTelajVkT7N9GFZS76BCZ5gOCPqwxmsiw/s4301/C3136220-17B9-46B6-B22C-75B27A2EDC62.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3869" data-original-width="4301" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjQzcnhhBWEEBdrfkXRAfSwO7fEKzGWTFQ-UDld1-6J8uu6Er-1YSbd8f2_0pmTVh4DQxrWmW-QeDO6hrEL5ZE0xMfsDQlsdxCVXtTfUva8U-P82-bZk0W8KMgaPCg9bfuTKc7kVvZLHL_fa86pia6jloMZTelajVkT7N9GFZS76BCZ5gOCPqwxmsiw/w640-h576/C3136220-17B9-46B6-B22C-75B27A2EDC62.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>or change out your lamps with a coordinating-colored bulb like this one. Both of these were found at <i>The 99¢ Store</i>! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1GKI74HLfYDeEYYbdoG0d3Auwrv8mXoHdm77OkYfUKlDc2YCByAUpYsM9Z6InRnZ3OZ66zOtCnT9xdl6VjKE5ZCfT47zc-cCss1wJMYltOq_P_Y6wvDfQqKjlDafpQTIyMfcUyazEh_9AsFkGSSWpCH7IjAi2UXSSM49nM17yk-2HO5tSZwPAtY0DQ/s6000/5933E183-858C-4D0F-A463-DEF47A60B8F3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1GKI74HLfYDeEYYbdoG0d3Auwrv8mXoHdm77OkYfUKlDc2YCByAUpYsM9Z6InRnZ3OZ66zOtCnT9xdl6VjKE5ZCfT47zc-cCss1wJMYltOq_P_Y6wvDfQqKjlDafpQTIyMfcUyazEh_9AsFkGSSWpCH7IjAi2UXSSM49nM17yk-2HO5tSZwPAtY0DQ/w640-h426/5933E183-858C-4D0F-A463-DEF47A60B8F3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A black mini Halloween tree with purple mini lights</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSyi52nfh5DFCgwQHco3SQfcMThq2DAXmaXroCBDk9xmTBcQoBfK89y1RLUFctPtWO8SazUDno1aayhcjF7X5OtTF3I4T1bkj2wRyzzYxHvda_4fcEDxB6JhK0EiAuOx0G0RnrZOHb5dOxHhFXQawhdImjXQeZncuHIzKtp_jYBDfL731uX3-iucNYLA/s6000/A46D908C-FAF4-4379-AF35-1BD4848DD963.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSyi52nfh5DFCgwQHco3SQfcMThq2DAXmaXroCBDk9xmTBcQoBfK89y1RLUFctPtWO8SazUDno1aayhcjF7X5OtTF3I4T1bkj2wRyzzYxHvda_4fcEDxB6JhK0EiAuOx0G0RnrZOHb5dOxHhFXQawhdImjXQeZncuHIzKtp_jYBDfL731uX3-iucNYLA/w640-h426/A46D908C-FAF4-4379-AF35-1BD4848DD963.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>For a more elaborate update of lighting, I use these Halloween lanterns. They are remote controlled. I was lucky enough to find these at a local Savers years ago, but I think there are similar options on QVC or Amazon. I adore them and have used them every year since.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBFIGq6si9ls7H90fLk4FnbQ8TNVNSK891D2KOsNw2O-ZP2dO8E3jBMQGPUQGoLndUlgrTL4JQoY2yGxBLe4994SGjceN6k58ib8feg7fMnwBs0nGkA6Cf-9mh699aHALElcwZV5YxIFPlhq2gvG-We8ok3k1JHsR13Z8fzLx-c-19VPlz_n4ylyJOfg/s4032/D01F7F55-95BB-4533-BC6F-7D5D3A61640D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1503" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBFIGq6si9ls7H90fLk4FnbQ8TNVNSK891D2KOsNw2O-ZP2dO8E3jBMQGPUQGoLndUlgrTL4JQoY2yGxBLe4994SGjceN6k58ib8feg7fMnwBs0nGkA6Cf-9mh699aHALElcwZV5YxIFPlhq2gvG-We8ok3k1JHsR13Z8fzLx-c-19VPlz_n4ylyJOfg/w238-h640/D01F7F55-95BB-4533-BC6F-7D5D3A61640D.jpeg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They have the option of setting time-blocks, one specific color, interchanging colors, and brightness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMJ1vFq8LjKjZ90CMwP_N_hDS1-Unr2J-VupfTqlq7TbPZH6vZyNnfl3kciFZi08f8vtDHbGBkRPIkhJu3YYqCw9eDklafa_0dnAmxTShUUuOd717dGQ9kE3oJgdv_iYevnufXi394kF5-AxfEwgjUv8UFZRwh2DW5hwp-8A1fEVCrdEoh4Cxm8KI7g/s2156/6570E94B-349E-48B4-ADE6-3BD2463809F6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2156" data-original-width="1284" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMJ1vFq8LjKjZ90CMwP_N_hDS1-Unr2J-VupfTqlq7TbPZH6vZyNnfl3kciFZi08f8vtDHbGBkRPIkhJu3YYqCw9eDklafa_0dnAmxTShUUuOd717dGQ9kE3oJgdv_iYevnufXi394kF5-AxfEwgjUv8UFZRwh2DW5hwp-8A1fEVCrdEoh4Cxm8KI7g/w382-h640/6570E94B-349E-48B4-ADE6-3BD2463809F6.jpeg" width="382" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p>4. Make a simple wreath in coordinating colors. A wreath with florals, mesh, and ribbons is super easy to put together, and costs next to nothing to make! The forms can be purchased at <i>The Dollar Tree</i>, and there are always an abundance of mesh, florals, and ribbons available at <i>The 99¢ Store</i> as well as <i>The Dollar Tree</i>. There are tons of tutorials available on YouTube with different methods of mesh wreath making. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyQ-h8pj1gCYzEDwmwzZbvuIXcR-xcEaqHmbXPXHvJrwdeEJA4vfi1rDGug4fSIpjqnXJ08Y5QVDUmju0RTZXfRbeZRIw6rj0u6xznmii-QRb_H4IeDkp8M__cMSod0eAwNWvU-s2-WgbyIOxVYMXFQSXWLyQJ3AJKbfUDJuaiplJT7v19pQM7SYlSYQ/s6000/5312144A-06CB-4314-9320-8E2734911E20.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyQ-h8pj1gCYzEDwmwzZbvuIXcR-xcEaqHmbXPXHvJrwdeEJA4vfi1rDGug4fSIpjqnXJ08Y5QVDUmju0RTZXfRbeZRIw6rj0u6xznmii-QRb_H4IeDkp8M__cMSod0eAwNWvU-s2-WgbyIOxVYMXFQSXWLyQJ3AJKbfUDJuaiplJT7v19pQM7SYlSYQ/w640-h426/5312144A-06CB-4314-9320-8E2734911E20.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Here, I have given you an example of each. On this wreath, there is mesh, floral, and ribbon. You can create a wreath in any combination of these elements. This one took less than 5 minutes to make! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiD5yo5vCAf2yTdgCMj0fJoWw38G8vMp3QcXte4hrCn-ioHna04Z5TjUvigI0B86R5XIoRyJkTqexBbEkxR16bB8o3q6B2YY_m89DbqbGtevet9hnGA2iHBciFKtuzBSLXwAa0gOZtxKzkHipaeUX-2_syViOQSk_Wu2qZwwzjm7dc7wskmBhLlKxJCw/s5141/0B82B6C5-4797-43C9-BF9C-47599E04FCA3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3861" data-original-width="5141" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiD5yo5vCAf2yTdgCMj0fJoWw38G8vMp3QcXte4hrCn-ioHna04Z5TjUvigI0B86R5XIoRyJkTqexBbEkxR16bB8o3q6B2YY_m89DbqbGtevet9hnGA2iHBciFKtuzBSLXwAa0gOZtxKzkHipaeUX-2_syViOQSk_Wu2qZwwzjm7dc7wskmBhLlKxJCw/w640-h480/0B82B6C5-4797-43C9-BF9C-47599E04FCA3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>5. Set the table with a coordinating theme. Admittedly, this last tip is a bit more time-consuming, but setting a pretty table shouldn’t take longer than twenty minutes or so, and even less if you already have an idea of what you would like to use ahead of time. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoKjJ9SBkezj1lzedlmlDY20EbztAsZTcBRaGtD7rTAbZetlRJaska8IiUR1POPNpIv0o43YVwNU1qWlnBcsLRLErXscpZtyOKZKb4k0KmsLY9p3bXfHIowaET9NyLaEjGodeVSxRBhIHgm2ETPaRIDQsIoqSXH9wXM0ycdJgrneSfx7ICT3b7Z2rhg/s5307/73E60985-58A4-4059-A204-B4BDEFF2B4B3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="5307" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoKjJ9SBkezj1lzedlmlDY20EbztAsZTcBRaGtD7rTAbZetlRJaska8IiUR1POPNpIv0o43YVwNU1qWlnBcsLRLErXscpZtyOKZKb4k0KmsLY9p3bXfHIowaET9NyLaEjGodeVSxRBhIHgm2ETPaRIDQsIoqSXH9wXM0ycdJgrneSfx7ICT3b7Z2rhg/w640-h482/73E60985-58A4-4059-A204-B4BDEFF2B4B3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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As three of my eldest children have begun the process of leaving the nest, life has become so busy!!</span></div><p style="text-align: left;">Of course, though, I cannot let the spooky season slip by without sharing the goings on at the Parsimonious House...we celebrate fervently this time of year no matter what! I love the last few months of the year, from Fall through Winter! It is a magical time of year, isn't it?</p><p style="text-align: left;">If you have been to my blog or any of the social media I am on such as Pinterest et cetera, you are well aware that I am an ardent music lover. I am always interested in the arts, and never run out of curiosity in regard to what new innovations artists and the industry create. </p><p style="text-align: left;">My newest obsession is a Vocaloid artist named Yameii. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Have you heard of Vocaloid? It is a singing voice synthesizer software with which artists can program the "voice" to speak or sing melodies, usually from a bank of a large range of voice sound elements. Most Vocaloid artists or software utilize a mascot to represent the software or artist, and they even perform virtual concerts! One of the most popular is Hatsune Miku. She was one of the first and is very popular, especially in Japan.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWlLyLDSOCxKKu5Gawjwt0o3I2RIufdIJrfqPujvweU-Zg6a1jacP16ynpGsNyxU5RzFswFukWHlTmKEvkYnBE1KlmdkIkYbxBC3wuqigjbYgZ2CME90NJuTZv56Suk4C9Hvfj01IUcOWOt0Co1JG11aDxi54r79E0nSj8-sPmDcNseL65PxlSw9zww/s935/hatsune.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="935" data-original-width="602" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWlLyLDSOCxKKu5Gawjwt0o3I2RIufdIJrfqPujvweU-Zg6a1jacP16ynpGsNyxU5RzFswFukWHlTmKEvkYnBE1KlmdkIkYbxBC3wuqigjbYgZ2CME90NJuTZv56Suk4C9Hvfj01IUcOWOt0Co1JG11aDxi54r79E0nSj8-sPmDcNseL65PxlSw9zww/w412-h640/hatsune.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My post today is about the Vocaloid artist Yameii. While most Vocaloid artists initially were programmed to "sing," Yameii is a both a singer and rapper. She is the mascot created by the graphic/visual artist Sean-Tyler Thomas Walton, who makes his art under the pseudonym Osean. Yameii's music is created by the artist Grant Andrew Decouto, under his pseudonym Deko. The collaboration of these two young artists resulted in Oseanworld, the fantastical imaginational world in which Yameii resides. Although I am typically a classical and rock-n-roll type of gal, and I've yet to delve completely, I find the music catchy, intriguing, and the artwork adorable!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixJEnD6v_3bP976HfGCk8mm2zOBmcBBvf0FSUNClWukE8VssQpG2l40CRMeBuWEA_-jeMhHWovsWPH3ZwzTlZiJWOeoXJPscapzOtHPfZbwl0cOYIBp_MQGeY9OKzPWR16m89jqzOS-So1cxFUqDk9S_Y4K7ojJJDfPK8il44e7f4SnpwwxR3sukl4A/s1283/237354B9-5348-4B84-ABDE-EE4EF3D23F21.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1283" data-original-width="1172" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixJEnD6v_3bP976HfGCk8mm2zOBmcBBvf0FSUNClWukE8VssQpG2l40CRMeBuWEA_-jeMhHWovsWPH3ZwzTlZiJWOeoXJPscapzOtHPfZbwl0cOYIBp_MQGeY9OKzPWR16m89jqzOS-So1cxFUqDk9S_Y4K7ojJJDfPK8il44e7f4SnpwwxR3sukl4A/w584-h640/237354B9-5348-4B84-ABDE-EE4EF3D23F21.jpeg" width="584" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">Here are a few more pictures of Yameii:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKsQhkJz-znBG0zl6Sfy5708od7TFojcPN2gAJ53w5H_NWLv9RL3-fOPTbgiBLN7_DOel1gQmrMPckDR8cBSInAbU8FztBslb_SYJA2rsFdDJ-a3w9_jbscSeO-HzWPym9FyFnkMSGF1G3rXJQB2WtaGqdabpnS8HVhC9hr3ATM80F7ozVh78N6Z5dHQ/s1620/B7753B2D-4BB4-439B-B53A-4A5FC20579D3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1172" data-original-width="1620" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKsQhkJz-znBG0zl6Sfy5708od7TFojcPN2gAJ53w5H_NWLv9RL3-fOPTbgiBLN7_DOel1gQmrMPckDR8cBSInAbU8FztBslb_SYJA2rsFdDJ-a3w9_jbscSeO-HzWPym9FyFnkMSGF1G3rXJQB2WtaGqdabpnS8HVhC9hr3ATM80F7ozVh78N6Z5dHQ/w640-h464/B7753B2D-4BB4-439B-B53A-4A5FC20579D3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_mgqYb-GYw" target="_blank">Baby My Phone</a>, the most popular and viral Yameii song to date.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxodiC8C9nKDhzUNaPSatdAZ42g7JtS_WC40GWYtPi4smeOVYjzz8IdFeGp5SUvkR5N7y1OqKq1Q4Ubz_E79IvCO0BIXXFncRgf83sWq6KMP_7Hp_CT4zllOyNuEVG5OBC-UmEpw_U2aQOkOTtwLIt8AtGPv-htXTNGu2jOxVupv3G0yuLHcP1EPvKxA/s1555/8BF63E96-12F0-4BEA-BF19-DDF91E62C907.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1374" data-original-width="1555" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxodiC8C9nKDhzUNaPSatdAZ42g7JtS_WC40GWYtPi4smeOVYjzz8IdFeGp5SUvkR5N7y1OqKq1Q4Ubz_E79IvCO0BIXXFncRgf83sWq6KMP_7Hp_CT4zllOyNuEVG5OBC-UmEpw_U2aQOkOTtwLIt8AtGPv-htXTNGu2jOxVupv3G0yuLHcP1EPvKxA/w640-h566/8BF63E96-12F0-4BEA-BF19-DDF91E62C907.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Supercute. The Yameii plush pillow available on OseanWorld <a href="https://www.osean.world/products/yameii-pulsh-pillow" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These next few are all from the song <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JvHNXpnV2I" target="_blank">Cyber Baby Angel Part 1</a>, which I heavily based my tablescape on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimiK-2s1BV1Xef46JUQOrOoRB1BC6bM8j5lynqKj31Lh2WRol7-GHMjhYp0xqXxHpI4vBxvb7JACKvrmdsnMu7kfP3W_cE_GVnWimrirbk50MxLXCS5bjCgDeZv6t9KWjihPERO9A6U95aqvbxoU26_HnHFJ7Swiio7AqSMD0Mu-d28wCyR-YQLaN89g/s1606/ED075468-6A41-481C-820E-72BD26E875C8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1278" data-original-width="1606" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimiK-2s1BV1Xef46JUQOrOoRB1BC6bM8j5lynqKj31Lh2WRol7-GHMjhYp0xqXxHpI4vBxvb7JACKvrmdsnMu7kfP3W_cE_GVnWimrirbk50MxLXCS5bjCgDeZv6t9KWjihPERO9A6U95aqvbxoU26_HnHFJ7Swiio7AqSMD0Mu-d28wCyR-YQLaN89g/w640-h510/ED075468-6A41-481C-820E-72BD26E875C8.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKocP_YKgmD3M9hPS0KqeeGDgvCYLEct4gggRzyN3OFohSXBiHDiXlZ5kCrLQpM5Paqy1G31oXYTeKWMDjwRid9Nkg97MkthSYHj-QI5oJgx2KeFsSxB4Q-mEliK9lpe4EDHhXOh3UIWFAlUCiDFxrJsYTFitY2M19pyVaKUTHZ7En9wiCUatN3s1igA/s1877/D5AB8B18-B142-4F3F-8CD1-3624EE1ABE35.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKocP_YKgmD3M9hPS0KqeeGDgvCYLEct4gggRzyN3OFohSXBiHDiXlZ5kCrLQpM5Paqy1G31oXYTeKWMDjwRid9Nkg97MkthSYHj-QI5oJgx2KeFsSxB4Q-mEliK9lpe4EDHhXOh3UIWFAlUCiDFxrJsYTFitY2M19pyVaKUTHZ7En9wiCUatN3s1igA/s1877/D5AB8B18-B142-4F3F-8CD1-3624EE1ABE35.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1877" data-original-width="1030" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKocP_YKgmD3M9hPS0KqeeGDgvCYLEct4gggRzyN3OFohSXBiHDiXlZ5kCrLQpM5Paqy1G31oXYTeKWMDjwRid9Nkg97MkthSYHj-QI5oJgx2KeFsSxB4Q-mEliK9lpe4EDHhXOh3UIWFAlUCiDFxrJsYTFitY2M19pyVaKUTHZ7En9wiCUatN3s1igA/w352-h640/D5AB8B18-B142-4F3F-8CD1-3624EE1ABE35.jpeg" width="352" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_FMOBjySFBeDsjmHH7sQSS6p2k49pC81yFC0vIEW_KTm5nrBp8Jid2UlpCU5_G5r5Q_jiUYRbpHjMgKRsYx2CeA0HdMDIa9YDqHPZHQ0vxsi4Fhip6iC7rvbltNC65ULkaYHUa0KGsWxJVgvTku5oYzEzh5g9ocySm6SltfMqCela0s5zbBdmUVwVw/s981/AB4060DE-0DDC-4162-965A-5E2FBBAB7DAC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="981" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_FMOBjySFBeDsjmHH7sQSS6p2k49pC81yFC0vIEW_KTm5nrBp8Jid2UlpCU5_G5r5Q_jiUYRbpHjMgKRsYx2CeA0HdMDIa9YDqHPZHQ0vxsi4Fhip6iC7rvbltNC65ULkaYHUa0KGsWxJVgvTku5oYzEzh5g9ocySm6SltfMqCela0s5zbBdmUVwVw/w640-h600/AB4060DE-0DDC-4162-965A-5E2FBBAB7DAC.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Supercute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To begin my tablescape, I decided to use lots of black and purple as shown in the Cyber Baby Angel video. It also coordinates well with the purple and black theme in my house this year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">A black tablecloth with a runner of purple and black buffalo plaid were the foundation of this table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP3-Em7wVZr8Xc7JUsnhGN4AEHyDXz-GPVWgcikdw40QnzHB_loOD99OwLPpX0aO5QZ73MBrJV1nj2I98iSLUMGWulMbA64Es7-ji9kFhT-2FY2oEfrWaTlumBm2Ub0ZLKN32WI7UbJbFBJmID5KaSnV0Roz16csfaL8PP_3vkUtnPhur45Bs4Ck85cw/s3374/9BEBFB83-FA87-4201-ACED-F9483AD7DF45.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3217" data-original-width="3374" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP3-Em7wVZr8Xc7JUsnhGN4AEHyDXz-GPVWgcikdw40QnzHB_loOD99OwLPpX0aO5QZ73MBrJV1nj2I98iSLUMGWulMbA64Es7-ji9kFhT-2FY2oEfrWaTlumBm2Ub0ZLKN32WI7UbJbFBJmID5KaSnV0Roz16csfaL8PP_3vkUtnPhur45Bs4Ck85cw/w640-h610/9BEBFB83-FA87-4201-ACED-F9483AD7DF45.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">Ornate black and silver chargers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAxWfuOZSkXg2IGsmfn6npei3JzcpU6ajLD62GXYCn6eOEGh1GGD1iTXanJicuLDlomlDgEBL9KLVAlTf3CwNVSFJ_Ljuwh-dfTUhgP4CfeOR0TELBIPMnAf6hEtNS2bYUouyMD3aXSKE0P57H0lfhmBTfLUnvmsk7pk2Q87h5uQs6e1_41hUPhKnlvg/s4600/ECD3CAD4-8516-47F5-8209-34E52149D18B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3986" data-original-width="4600" height="554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAxWfuOZSkXg2IGsmfn6npei3JzcpU6ajLD62GXYCn6eOEGh1GGD1iTXanJicuLDlomlDgEBL9KLVAlTf3CwNVSFJ_Ljuwh-dfTUhgP4CfeOR0TELBIPMnAf6hEtNS2bYUouyMD3aXSKE0P57H0lfhmBTfLUnvmsk7pk2Q87h5uQs6e1_41hUPhKnlvg/w640-h554/ECD3CAD4-8516-47F5-8209-34E52149D18B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">and black dessert plates.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvzygvF-7UKYEn6afyZoed49VAuhAmfOEqEcArQ03TUd8QeFAC-qm2h1T_wKL3ZKlbt6CiUKZ6Z760f6grGKkZd91nrOTGB7WcMX45B9GNlFpRYUUgf3S9nKEsV_yjCgkRK5YWv9lx8K-gYziMNG6BY4O-KWmtsqk1aLKm56fZ1FMCfChop4nhNLWHg/s6000/33D1DAD1-3289-4588-B87A-EF4E21C7656E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvzygvF-7UKYEn6afyZoed49VAuhAmfOEqEcArQ03TUd8QeFAC-qm2h1T_wKL3ZKlbt6CiUKZ6Z760f6grGKkZd91nrOTGB7WcMX45B9GNlFpRYUUgf3S9nKEsV_yjCgkRK5YWv9lx8K-gYziMNG6BY4O-KWmtsqk1aLKm56fZ1FMCfChop4nhNLWHg/w640-h426/33D1DAD1-3289-4588-B87A-EF4E21C7656E.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">Black trees and pumpkins dance down the center of the table, along with some mini pumpkins in sparkly purple.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh28-yYuXCwBqW0spZFYxQT2bTmKQmWtWKOzwAGFFJdqwXIOLwfh288RqgQcJKRQrzx7ZRJ0stBncnbvoTZ76HK_sunq9Pwq9kmd9i67qQKBwDKR1qcRfkV2q5YaxU4LZZ6-v4CWOxYrqXAwKwSuJ4Ej16eLCLuk5exytaG5dWxN-vqTqw7S-Jo4b4HvQ/s6000/4C7A50D9-2015-4DAB-8D4A-B52FAC62BDA8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh28-yYuXCwBqW0spZFYxQT2bTmKQmWtWKOzwAGFFJdqwXIOLwfh288RqgQcJKRQrzx7ZRJ0stBncnbvoTZ76HK_sunq9Pwq9kmd9i67qQKBwDKR1qcRfkV2q5YaxU4LZZ6-v4CWOxYrqXAwKwSuJ4Ej16eLCLuk5exytaG5dWxN-vqTqw7S-Jo4b4HvQ/w640-h426/4C7A50D9-2015-4DAB-8D4A-B52FAC62BDA8.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Thank you so much for popping in for a visit.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div>When you celebrate and/or plan a Valentine's Day celebration, do you dream in red<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMgOuOwwbdoREpvvE5_cRzXdAJ7q_p6UMl4TAaXIpB1aI-bN3em28xcPCEDOfMOTruA2TlA5NaGnDHp1L86Zclwr9MFWDqGdOl5ZFit9fCaPqAXMQ79x6U1KL2Rx6aGwS7lIPCFqDUjIFyAZF6tzpv7u_gz482gzKH7abqj_aAZGslUcPq9-19OrbK2Q=s4096" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2730" data-original-width="4096" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMgOuOwwbdoREpvvE5_cRzXdAJ7q_p6UMl4TAaXIpB1aI-bN3em28xcPCEDOfMOTruA2TlA5NaGnDHp1L86Zclwr9MFWDqGdOl5ZFit9fCaPqAXMQ79x6U1KL2Rx6aGwS7lIPCFqDUjIFyAZF6tzpv7u_gz482gzKH7abqj_aAZGslUcPq9-19OrbK2Q=w640-h426" width="640" /></a><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br />or in pink?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq0hAL3kN_l26vBYwlj8NyIChIc9WWdmkY8QPH6roj968rLqoey01hV3oOl0JtjzA3tjAZcsPnkCyWeDh_k8Q2PzjBro2kWTYUGCCA12U7ZABQ0t1gLuS15Mb6wz_ir5Rc_UnUd--QPdbmmIGP7Urf0bRvTXhlEGB8h0LBwCf_5h_lmhu4ocQCzA_xUg=s3351" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2729" data-original-width="3351" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq0hAL3kN_l26vBYwlj8NyIChIc9WWdmkY8QPH6roj968rLqoey01hV3oOl0JtjzA3tjAZcsPnkCyWeDh_k8Q2PzjBro2kWTYUGCCA12U7ZABQ0t1gLuS15Mb6wz_ir5Rc_UnUd--QPdbmmIGP7Urf0bRvTXhlEGB8h0LBwCf_5h_lmhu4ocQCzA_xUg=w640-h522" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />When I went about setting tables for past Valentine's Day celebrations, that certainly was the case.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Most of the tables I have set were very literal interpretations. An abundance of hearts, red, pink, et cetera were included in the settings. This Valentine's Day however, I wanted to play up the romance of the evening without being too cliché or kitschy.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />For me, a sweet setting,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieMPWUVn6M1iPZ0n41Gzici56CoIKz2xPILSgT29tQCWC8d4Xi4plQTCSQLOjTLVGaosv-MBfnxFAu15UefYK0W-8ZqPpRZ73padn109czluvdIFgzkfGLBrra7jay8AU2WzfH5L9XvvTPR7swTStBS9Hx1si4kkI-2HK_88Z6SV5NyXEWvZYHPJiwuA=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieMPWUVn6M1iPZ0n41Gzici56CoIKz2xPILSgT29tQCWC8d4Xi4plQTCSQLOjTLVGaosv-MBfnxFAu15UefYK0W-8ZqPpRZ73padn109czluvdIFgzkfGLBrra7jay8AU2WzfH5L9XvvTPR7swTStBS9Hx1si4kkI-2HK_88Z6SV5NyXEWvZYHPJiwuA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />featuring uncomplicated linen,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtcNDk2MH4RgGSXPFlEISpcBPcZXWI7Ri-p3s6SZOHnV00oGGae9BPBm0AKFGSDIZ57z_Y6Q1dqb6jOp7z0evIok1e1jN2094itiZxCELpEVuie7mtzAffUEtFG6JIx0nwIcrlLHlV4Bfxr2JctV7oyvMtlwWihI-gOh9mFRl4GlBco-O3njFk8weHuQ=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtcNDk2MH4RgGSXPFlEISpcBPcZXWI7Ri-p3s6SZOHnV00oGGae9BPBm0AKFGSDIZ57z_Y6Q1dqb6jOp7z0evIok1e1jN2094itiZxCELpEVuie7mtzAffUEtFG6JIx0nwIcrlLHlV4Bfxr2JctV7oyvMtlwWihI-gOh9mFRl4GlBco-O3njFk8weHuQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />beautiful china,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4Vh4olq5vyPBu4PS44HYESRFTMMI0oS8FstZnJr2xgwKWOuixyyIY5NVlHfott2HB5YPQwCVnGQWG2-yVi08E6MyiBenobCBEP-OtXadR37VlawsRBtrMAvoN1SSIj-kOIgjMT8h5yocNzhDMnxGu9AkoS7aunMtBt3uz2oto4xV2n5K_52o3qP6kBQ=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4Vh4olq5vyPBu4PS44HYESRFTMMI0oS8FstZnJr2xgwKWOuixyyIY5NVlHfott2HB5YPQwCVnGQWG2-yVi08E6MyiBenobCBEP-OtXadR37VlawsRBtrMAvoN1SSIj-kOIgjMT8h5yocNzhDMnxGu9AkoS7aunMtBt3uz2oto4xV2n5K_52o3qP6kBQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">and aromatic florals that are just beginning to wilt contribute to the allure of the evening. It creates an ambiance that is beguiling (spellbinding, but no hearts or cupid's arrows at this setting!), intimate, and magical.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhm0-GEC9UZZ69quC3vIQsLKOZMQa-Cb4fT2degsm11DkcLgWObzEY0EXmP-baCne2OO8ZDKItpHIS2hU6rKbcaGFLY0S1CYeEmsqMRJe-Jb5DhmAdAUusaDiUUe8WeIZ1tMpe2KBGa8zyJen-RayT_Qvf_FvufzShF5QIjurJNy2wU1ZKHwz0pPw5MhQ=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhm0-GEC9UZZ69quC3vIQsLKOZMQa-Cb4fT2degsm11DkcLgWObzEY0EXmP-baCne2OO8ZDKItpHIS2hU6rKbcaGFLY0S1CYeEmsqMRJe-Jb5DhmAdAUusaDiUUe8WeIZ1tMpe2KBGa8zyJen-RayT_Qvf_FvufzShF5QIjurJNy2wU1ZKHwz0pPw5MhQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A shot as the sun began to set...romance is in the air!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQqyDpn3JurVXV0QsPHGSqhRycytGBBccdqfh3SpG0H3icKRpm84hFQkn_EwLg3WbmqdC-88ljKrNPfiWlRXoffoIG1f4R_cPRnwsv7ItI90vCs3-F7mki-oOxLuBmpdkZcWCx0mcRBiid9h78pnP9MHAvjeWL9iU0_PJ0zJ1WVRSwtH4pJA9L40sMwA=s3342" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2727" data-original-width="3342" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQqyDpn3JurVXV0QsPHGSqhRycytGBBccdqfh3SpG0H3icKRpm84hFQkn_EwLg3WbmqdC-88ljKrNPfiWlRXoffoIG1f4R_cPRnwsv7ItI90vCs3-F7mki-oOxLuBmpdkZcWCx0mcRBiid9h78pnP9MHAvjeWL9iU0_PJ0zJ1WVRSwtH4pJA9L40sMwA=w640-h522" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />A table for two al fresco in the cool of the early-to-mid evening set to candlelight is just right for lovers.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbgqT5Nqd1ycQvhD0ZPVyKQnv13sPQcgMo3Q_n-aUOkucrXM3jvDzbEoPLhfSvVN215YOzkkScqTY82SK_GfZIiP2axiQ-BgZf4EK0EQAXu5vVOMjnHn7OewinllOOi7zdRvDsmbLs5DPits4r-vAK_qsevoUoKP_A8qBKX12kAShL0NOSEJWaSbDxiw=s4312" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2784" data-original-width="4312" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbgqT5Nqd1ycQvhD0ZPVyKQnv13sPQcgMo3Q_n-aUOkucrXM3jvDzbEoPLhfSvVN215YOzkkScqTY82SK_GfZIiP2axiQ-BgZf4EK0EQAXu5vVOMjnHn7OewinllOOi7zdRvDsmbLs5DPits4r-vAK_qsevoUoKP_A8qBKX12kAShL0NOSEJWaSbDxiw=w640-h414" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWvjlhV_NmW1B8Z1ZjwmqHsIK0_9UuYTlpkQI_jMixfvr9B6xaoDDzC8JXkCOuPmsno_hwyKYArkxBVYW7TlAE6ciRG-ai3nhCiRoyU-3VFyLG2gNdSPyz7-DTwg-fu6AHTxF7DCkJaHcnq-p323Whbmf5QPgNVRifpPMLgZLOEL5TB4ZvWtu6wsdimg=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2625" data-original-width="4243" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWvjlhV_NmW1B8Z1ZjwmqHsIK0_9UuYTlpkQI_jMixfvr9B6xaoDDzC8JXkCOuPmsno_hwyKYArkxBVYW7TlAE6ciRG-ai3nhCiRoyU-3VFyLG2gNdSPyz7-DTwg-fu6AHTxF7DCkJaHcnq-p323Whbmf5QPgNVRifpPMLgZLOEL5TB4ZvWtu6wsdimg=w640-h396" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Happy Valentines’ Day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDpA7bPFOpwAIRB9ucNYJbMlBiCtCHyeKzLZbOjkEqTQ4Y3_jLiMp_M6luXGJbzRx5bmtUOu7d9JjzJ7vl_asaqV5MANHNrj2oZv0heVo9aKZaIgObDqljl7YJ3LWfMug8eRzyPCLyQiczh--YpXuiJ-iGdxLkox-Kanmb9wjIe5ZZCcHApLeGjIFaYQ=s4096" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2730" data-original-width="4096" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDpA7bPFOpwAIRB9ucNYJbMlBiCtCHyeKzLZbOjkEqTQ4Y3_jLiMp_M6luXGJbzRx5bmtUOu7d9JjzJ7vl_asaqV5MANHNrj2oZv0heVo9aKZaIgObDqljl7YJ3LWfMug8eRzyPCLyQiczh--YpXuiJ-iGdxLkox-Kanmb9wjIe5ZZCcHApLeGjIFaYQ=w640-h427" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br />Until next time,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />--Y<br /><br /><br /><br />From my collection:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>White ruffled linen tablecloth, <i>Colorbird French Vintage Collection, from Amazon</i></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Stemware, all, <i>generic</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">White dinner plates, <i>Ralph Lauren Club Collection</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Salad plates, <i>Ralph Lauren Intaglio Collection</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Forks, <i>Reed & Barton Silversmiths, 1914 Poppy Collection, antique</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Spoons, <i>Fairfield Plate 1913 and Rogers Brothers 1847 A1, both antique<br /></i><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">If you enjoy this post, please visit the archives! 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I hope you are having a wonderful new year thus far!</p><div><br />Do you like to follow design trends, or are you a person who prefers to march to their own beat and decorate as you please? I definitely am the latter. Not to say that I don't like updating my space, or that I don't admire spaces that are modern, but this gal loves things that are storied and more often than not something that is classic rather than something that is on-trend but also may fade quickly. I still prefer books over reading from a tablet, or perusing a local antique for a collectible rather than looking at the trendiest catalogue. </div><div><br />When I decorate my home, I try to keep a balance of combining things with history and modern elements so that my space is classic, but never dated. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>When my girls were younger, their room definitely reflected a fun and whimsical ideology! Both of my girls adored pink and purple, and both took ballet lessons. The room they shared:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sugar, spice, and everything nice! Soft muted purples, pinks, cool white, and a punch of black from the damask pattern I painted on one side of the room</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiltT2JbZc07sAm8Eg-Y_L311upCJmrD6HQ_O3UVwfhjrFtDfOIHg7C234rzkZ2d_9gP9pwjbj1pO8n6Lj4XrzQ0HPBhE6E9-llOoyVyobpDXeeZigvebLi2uOXsph5ogrjUgV6_GnVFv45RmL6HIvuCvz5f7AOsLtzYw84Xip-q1En_rHlca1OWj38Ww=s2568" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2568" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiltT2JbZc07sAm8Eg-Y_L311upCJmrD6HQ_O3UVwfhjrFtDfOIHg7C234rzkZ2d_9gP9pwjbj1pO8n6Lj4XrzQ0HPBhE6E9-llOoyVyobpDXeeZigvebLi2uOXsph5ogrjUgV6_GnVFv45RmL6HIvuCvz5f7AOsLtzYw84Xip-q1En_rHlca1OWj38Ww=w610-h640" width="610" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>contrasted and complimented the bolder damask and pop of bright pink on the other side. What always gave me a giggle is how well each side of the room perfectly suited my daughters' devoloping personalities at the time, and it was not planned!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBsKssSVatewyI5BLS11GtzZh3Zfyrjt679wf0JudxisUZIZJARW2-r60sGbnYbBG5vv-TcTTD6Egm9v1Acsc8kl15iPVCU-n_GDiyW8LXjmVbV66snGKuC68S3fcs0awg6l4izzOfOjNA2UefaSofaPP8sccpDZK5IH9A6q-mr36kN-EAN5j0C3oASA=s2669" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2669" data-original-width="2340" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBsKssSVatewyI5BLS11GtzZh3Zfyrjt679wf0JudxisUZIZJARW2-r60sGbnYbBG5vv-TcTTD6Egm9v1Acsc8kl15iPVCU-n_GDiyW8LXjmVbV66snGKuC68S3fcs0awg6l4izzOfOjNA2UefaSofaPP8sccpDZK5IH9A6q-mr36kN-EAN5j0C3oASA=w562-h640" width="562" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>My eldest daughter was disciplined, quiet, studious; </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ7NDJb0DIx8a-IjJwvNQ8orM3n4hYge36SP1061hJkU4pHkDLf8YMts7mxgbKfrN31vXydjtxpjeBa8FvjPW0tlNbPDYEKgPOqqJKiweifPedZnpzoJRpZn6x0C5qJ53GAwg6VOszWcapmJ7jZcLIAXr1D4RBFCnWrj8bqFIo3En3xaQ-rj05IrxOog=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ7NDJb0DIx8a-IjJwvNQ8orM3n4hYge36SP1061hJkU4pHkDLf8YMts7mxgbKfrN31vXydjtxpjeBa8FvjPW0tlNbPDYEKgPOqqJKiweifPedZnpzoJRpZn6x0C5qJ53GAwg6VOszWcapmJ7jZcLIAXr1D4RBFCnWrj8bqFIo3En3xaQ-rj05IrxOog=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and my youngest was exuberant, a spitfire, sharp as tacks with a clever sense of humor well beyond her years.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3f-HdShEtfijuT4ABXYBT3h04X8KxyM6XXf6k_HvQR4ZBC8FJ3c_6AR59_qLpyrcmAFp6YtfoxzeGDxW3SOa_ru3F3RnhnyvowoIu3973kH_-5yyqkfiNS8t_U6D-2-zxRMsg4BrKpqtDuDiT7vUpWo6rt07V9m3MykovJ9rceATSOQ5aoW8PY2dMzw=s2247" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1915" data-original-width="2247" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3f-HdShEtfijuT4ABXYBT3h04X8KxyM6XXf6k_HvQR4ZBC8FJ3c_6AR59_qLpyrcmAFp6YtfoxzeGDxW3SOa_ru3F3RnhnyvowoIu3973kH_-5yyqkfiNS8t_U6D-2-zxRMsg4BrKpqtDuDiT7vUpWo6rt07V9m3MykovJ9rceATSOQ5aoW8PY2dMzw=w640-h546" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now that both girls were a bit older, we decided we wanted to update the room and make it more a more soothing, relaxing space, and also make it more cohesive with the rest of out home's décor without losing personality. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also wanted the space to be classic: to endure for a few years at least, which would alleviate the task of having to change it too soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I do believe the impetus of changing the girls' room came when I was gobsmacked at finding this absolutely gorgeous armoire, a coordinating dressing table, queen size headboard, a very large bureau and a smaller dresser with side table and a dressing platform with mirror made by the Hoke Furniture Company all for less than $1000!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-RvrPFADJ4ZPaKgZ3XEKRys6IH0jO9oJBXtQtkAMVQR12MUDMzMWUWbYveulQAx9MPlsJHQuDezVnqp_wR4k6rj_FD4jSMFMHibKcF3sH57hlzXaCMDk0CRK8Czz2s9Srb8M2eIEazygEXaL00a1MCe9EauWfyNlEtR2GfRyCjcmbuVPOZBP-D_H88w=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2578" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-RvrPFADJ4ZPaKgZ3XEKRys6IH0jO9oJBXtQtkAMVQR12MUDMzMWUWbYveulQAx9MPlsJHQuDezVnqp_wR4k6rj_FD4jSMFMHibKcF3sH57hlzXaCMDk0CRK8Czz2s9Srb8M2eIEazygEXaL00a1MCe9EauWfyNlEtR2GfRyCjcmbuVPOZBP-D_H88w=w410-h640" width="410" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I immediately fell in love with the ornate details.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiS_AI8n5awkP-0o4wc6gNxAUNX1kGm5uvl-ptOAnXn40CHiAZk9qKQnVrHHhCg6p_tD3SHkuBKO1MjyfMioOaAaePtP2iUU8ljnSgmHpwoQ3P1EifCucaUDuvy3SJaTZf9Z-4gZ4_jYeDbdlKYYgpqo3aVfmtLbj00Bw3t33rTIfPbb8pV4ptuVoYP7A=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiS_AI8n5awkP-0o4wc6gNxAUNX1kGm5uvl-ptOAnXn40CHiAZk9qKQnVrHHhCg6p_tD3SHkuBKO1MjyfMioOaAaePtP2iUU8ljnSgmHpwoQ3P1EifCucaUDuvy3SJaTZf9Z-4gZ4_jYeDbdlKYYgpqo3aVfmtLbj00Bw3t33rTIfPbb8pV4ptuVoYP7A=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sublime!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-vKJ-0uAYL0v1ki4cqUNUVWl1N1P0xm5ut4LAW3xnsijobVb4XqX0Y6kNoZTK5ag-vXknuJF6Gv8V3JKNnq2VffSTN_LosfmIbmloHD24IEoqKRtBzzfbcwBm_4iaqIrX6X43nkP4EzSqCRtJwByCyuq_T3HOSr2dIBU21Bklysm67_-dYOaMBAd8QQ=s3942" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3045" data-original-width="3942" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-vKJ-0uAYL0v1ki4cqUNUVWl1N1P0xm5ut4LAW3xnsijobVb4XqX0Y6kNoZTK5ag-vXknuJF6Gv8V3JKNnq2VffSTN_LosfmIbmloHD24IEoqKRtBzzfbcwBm_4iaqIrX6X43nkP4EzSqCRtJwByCyuq_T3HOSr2dIBU21Bklysm67_-dYOaMBAd8QQ=w640-h494" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The best part was that all the pieces were nearly perfect except for a minimal amount of flaws like the one here, which I felt wasn't noticible enough to pass the beauties up for!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmFtULSfq39vE0I2wV3Wh1tVa1DLnHWzK6_da9JjqxUYNpUvBAor-ItWFscJ7F75P9dGYv8POL_kBlfIkJoi_u7MXwnYFkAZW2dfc11ZGRwL2_xlIC2x33w7hgMUJAC4EDEH529L3k_0Ug6rZNiKnQIafAwvfHuKigyvv6qRttuClkyWUss1S9CMbTdg=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmFtULSfq39vE0I2wV3Wh1tVa1DLnHWzK6_da9JjqxUYNpUvBAor-ItWFscJ7F75P9dGYv8POL_kBlfIkJoi_u7MXwnYFkAZW2dfc11ZGRwL2_xlIC2x33w7hgMUJAC4EDEH529L3k_0Ug6rZNiKnQIafAwvfHuKigyvv6qRttuClkyWUss1S9CMbTdg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, I chose a color palette more complimentary to our home. I chose soft blues and greys. I decided to paint an accent wall in a harlequin pattern to add back a bit of a whimsical aspect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyPcBUVfyRPtskDUkZb_MpnjMHxosri6FqTjhnejCAbbCwbPbg8HiLb7r2K-gY0Oc1fE1snsaeyUzGS0Q-VoW_TkUWnMlkGcT_i7XI7vB0CGVQtd89P52_dewYmCZsMiiW_pG8XlPhGyikhz6xGBIsLcQiXEEBAFCT14hCXaytaqDc9Z9xBakQhmgGxw=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyPcBUVfyRPtskDUkZb_MpnjMHxosri6FqTjhnejCAbbCwbPbg8HiLb7r2K-gY0Oc1fE1snsaeyUzGS0Q-VoW_TkUWnMlkGcT_i7XI7vB0CGVQtd89P52_dewYmCZsMiiW_pG8XlPhGyikhz6xGBIsLcQiXEEBAFCT14hCXaytaqDc9Z9xBakQhmgGxw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Painting a harlequin pattern I will tell you firsthand, took a lot of patience and work, but I absolutely loved how it turned out! The best tutorial possible I found is featured on the Sherwin-Williams website. It is very informative and easy to follow. There is even a video version of the step-by-step. You can view it on the site's page by clicking <a href="https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/how-to/painting/decorative-techniques/diamond-pattern-harlequin" target="_blank">here</a>.<div><br /></div><div>Next, I wanted to make bed crowns for each of my girls. I had seen several pretty ones while perusing the internet, and they varied in price and quality.</div><div><br /></div><div>This one from Restoration Hardware called the Gilt Demilune is gorgeous, but very pricey at $419! You can purchase it <a href="https://rhbabyandchild.rh.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod374157" target="_blank">here</a>.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmg9lMbRbUBqImtoA07nkCrDqc04KbPcdWCSGdKpVxkDzPaktLGr1yNv3vNUA7lZhltHGNXkhmYQV7XEvSEkkZfFA5ekvDG7Ti_lMV1T4HOn9dYamJJ6VcOzYlHQzJntgg3yyZL1GTgo00W0rdSaagJCi-LnbSwSL6xsuNkQzKL3ksjhJo6AhzFCsZ4g=s1653" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1549" data-original-width="1653" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmg9lMbRbUBqImtoA07nkCrDqc04KbPcdWCSGdKpVxkDzPaktLGr1yNv3vNUA7lZhltHGNXkhmYQV7XEvSEkkZfFA5ekvDG7Ti_lMV1T4HOn9dYamJJ6VcOzYlHQzJntgg3yyZL1GTgo00W0rdSaagJCi-LnbSwSL6xsuNkQzKL3ksjhJo6AhzFCsZ4g=w640-h600" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I also liked this one from Touch of Class, the Natasha, $159. You can view it <a href="https://www.touchofclass.com/natasha-wall-teester-bed-crown/p/Y370-001/?code=SMB05&color=Antique%20Ivory&size=&msclkid=292030eb66ac1d86925b51364cdf7011" target="_blank">here</a>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilYClmoDUYLocOiShJRhDGIbXWq2KgPB0mMk1fcy574Ak9XCGo5Xlrjmop31ttbeEFF-gETVZFCdSYBuNVf4vvbDNg5MZmNSdPxRZb7AK-my3w5l8A2m5dLKic5oSKL4qdPOZDFf0fCzeQAcoCSB2_eYMHBSXwsLMIJynLO3a28xCDwh-t-WSNOLiXMQ=s1160" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1160" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilYClmoDUYLocOiShJRhDGIbXWq2KgPB0mMk1fcy574Ak9XCGo5Xlrjmop31ttbeEFF-gETVZFCdSYBuNVf4vvbDNg5MZmNSdPxRZb7AK-my3w5l8A2m5dLKic5oSKL4qdPOZDFf0fCzeQAcoCSB2_eYMHBSXwsLMIJynLO3a28xCDwh-t-WSNOLiXMQ=w640-h636" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There were some affordable options like this three piece set from Wards, sold <a href="https://www.wards.com/p/3-pc--flourished-crown-with-tiebacks-780321.html#q=bed+crown&start=1" target="_blank">here</a> for $99,<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTrTHle2yPwLNn7V5Wu7RfWrzy5Jf2Eq4J4bqMLva3Ye3DLIAWhPiW3WtVEe1k_-RZHeIH3Y7B2r7DREsqDesfQ8PVaqflLNKFzk_VHaEnQaJA_DkMnfWNyw-gyseyG6Yc6MYfZW1Uj-wIz1isSSuRncyRBd3pzDgzorODHDAPL5-Q-_6-19UL75CneQ=s845" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="845" data-original-width="779" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTrTHle2yPwLNn7V5Wu7RfWrzy5Jf2Eq4J4bqMLva3Ye3DLIAWhPiW3WtVEe1k_-RZHeIH3Y7B2r7DREsqDesfQ8PVaqflLNKFzk_VHaEnQaJA_DkMnfWNyw-gyseyG6Yc6MYfZW1Uj-wIz1isSSuRncyRBd3pzDgzorODHDAPL5-Q-_6-19UL75CneQ=w590-h640" width="590" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>and even a couple from Walmart's Octorose Collection, like this Tiara in Antique Gold, $159, sold <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Octorose-Metal-Wall-Teester-Bed-Canopy-Drapery-Crown-Hardware-Cherry-24-75-wx16-75-dx11-h/156102846" target="_blank">here</a>,<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQB3XA8zw_4FrtnMGI8WU81lnYRRFPQrP0LYCSNNllyAS1dioYM166t_TCRKaRf6orGJLYxUq0IGfcySEgOJqDDVAiugo0PA3iD4NK38a_5Du1k2xmqZiUy00uksLmGzuoyW5isKwVXUhG9R3HU4GcQEuzNEiqskcW_78Fs93pk86o86Tx0wIjT684rw=s1035" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1035" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQB3XA8zw_4FrtnMGI8WU81lnYRRFPQrP0LYCSNNllyAS1dioYM166t_TCRKaRf6orGJLYxUq0IGfcySEgOJqDDVAiugo0PA3iD4NK38a_5Du1k2xmqZiUy00uksLmGzuoyW5isKwVXUhG9R3HU4GcQEuzNEiqskcW_78Fs93pk86o86Tx0wIjT684rw=w640-h594" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>or the version in Cherry for $129, sold <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Octorose-Metal-Wall-Teester-Bed-Canopy-Drapery-Crown-Hardware-Cherry-24-75-wx16-75-dx11-h/221432862" target="_blank">here</a>.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixMrbInVR4eHNKfzEx3X-vXYWZpLAiuo2Ug6vS9CBnU8LlkOwzwat40SKtQlhmbOrklCJuhw30U1uI3fAr_emLI1HDkL5l5mmpEUIXzQOurUNYt6hHz-pVePv2VgkrsUiDLOs31THiEU0AGLbaFKCf3HbEhkFLm2mg3RkdcnzQzfygwHN0eRq6GzWl5A=s1020" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="858" data-original-width="1020" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixMrbInVR4eHNKfzEx3X-vXYWZpLAiuo2Ug6vS9CBnU8LlkOwzwat40SKtQlhmbOrklCJuhw30U1uI3fAr_emLI1HDkL5l5mmpEUIXzQOurUNYt6hHz-pVePv2VgkrsUiDLOs31THiEU0AGLbaFKCf3HbEhkFLm2mg3RkdcnzQzfygwHN0eRq6GzWl5A=w640-h538" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>In the end, I came upon these at the 99¢ Store just by happenstance as I was considering these options, and wondered if I could make them over. I decided to give it a chance.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-HxtU_WThoXud5LIO3QR4CTPBzEn1Er7eXbhpeznYDCpJXi-dsJxGAaM6Ij6vtTFkxQYH2IL8AWkhYu696db5DmPIcLQrQTEX-QEmpdLEBTy5JurSszYndUJAA6ciakV1oV0qnwbWEmbwvFKh-xy8VdmNdl75FHdfH55PIN4AYixM1SMHExYFRYtUhQ=s2781" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1883" data-original-width="2781" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-HxtU_WThoXud5LIO3QR4CTPBzEn1Er7eXbhpeznYDCpJXi-dsJxGAaM6Ij6vtTFkxQYH2IL8AWkhYu696db5DmPIcLQrQTEX-QEmpdLEBTy5JurSszYndUJAA6ciakV1oV0qnwbWEmbwvFKh-xy8VdmNdl75FHdfH55PIN4AYixM1SMHExYFRYtUhQ=w640-h434" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I began by giving them each a good coat of primer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqwPTrNrqr-OeB4tKMs1zlV-4aaIa2tapk9JV3NrqGV8R6l1rsLdsciRLVGzOWtp3k4HaYHqgfueJgR_f6kITzfaKFwqAifc4a7A6A7vMiN8FApEm33jUK44IviP0yBplUFLC8p1Bm5AmUXS3fn_JT9B4-kwLjhaOYqxc1T-bDHt_KFwhbMKdlNXUgnw=s2272" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1969" data-original-width="2272" height="554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqwPTrNrqr-OeB4tKMs1zlV-4aaIa2tapk9JV3NrqGV8R6l1rsLdsciRLVGzOWtp3k4HaYHqgfueJgR_f6kITzfaKFwqAifc4a7A6A7vMiN8FApEm33jUK44IviP0yBplUFLC8p1Bm5AmUXS3fn_JT9B4-kwLjhaOYqxc1T-bDHt_KFwhbMKdlNXUgnw=w640-h554" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I then painted them in a color I thought would look appealing with the walls and bed. I chose this antique blue furniture paint from Maison Blanche.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQd-tMH9zdJAy_N-YiDgE7Qz-igFbbX7SRNkbLSp4k7kPQ2czVEYo8N1Du0yeNbnxiPl-I4A_Jq-EoS6LjfoxQg1bEvMODZLXkG45RTTfPLX1OERv3a_mlobzg2vKm9mnL5XwL1wWlcpksOFvuf2OA6gAa4j5_7qB2_Ohtb7c-adw4Ror_JeBxA9FaEg=s2619" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2619" data-original-width="1905" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQd-tMH9zdJAy_N-YiDgE7Qz-igFbbX7SRNkbLSp4k7kPQ2czVEYo8N1Du0yeNbnxiPl-I4A_Jq-EoS6LjfoxQg1bEvMODZLXkG45RTTfPLX1OERv3a_mlobzg2vKm9mnL5XwL1wWlcpksOFvuf2OA6gAa4j5_7qB2_Ohtb7c-adw4Ror_JeBxA9FaEg=s320" width="233" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First coat. You can still see a bit of the white primer peeking through.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5WOs6j7YWBVdLwkQBLeOkgIgkILAt9lTkcKg8ii_c7grqSGbh9LGedsR2lvkCWnyErifraiLfDXLPzmaTSROvQ_GU8zRtZvFZqVb1ooheARYKKVubZpuqqBQB94pr9QnQoWZP1oQp19A1Zwh-CRkpzR3HimMD0B-dEJ-kra3JkTiRe1gEzemLknhTIA=s2534" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2044" data-original-width="2534" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5WOs6j7YWBVdLwkQBLeOkgIgkILAt9lTkcKg8ii_c7grqSGbh9LGedsR2lvkCWnyErifraiLfDXLPzmaTSROvQ_GU8zRtZvFZqVb1ooheARYKKVubZpuqqBQB94pr9QnQoWZP1oQp19A1Zwh-CRkpzR3HimMD0B-dEJ-kra3JkTiRe1gEzemLknhTIA=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Second coat. Better, but not opaque enough.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_r6roKuKTZvGOn7CJ1KIwVV31SEu-FSL54qMFlJIOoEnqxHECnvOY7KBKhkY675GtGd9oM8iGmuxfAzQWKO58rj8RxsaYH3hAPH-CzLRsi0uJFPKANcySSA2Rt9AyFdLK5hl-bRpdNlsHwVBIkXMtVqRsJHoJGJwjSfkGStEuFCuP1m_ggYEL4Fwn-Q=s2626" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2001" data-original-width="2626" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_r6roKuKTZvGOn7CJ1KIwVV31SEu-FSL54qMFlJIOoEnqxHECnvOY7KBKhkY675GtGd9oM8iGmuxfAzQWKO58rj8RxsaYH3hAPH-CzLRsi0uJFPKANcySSA2Rt9AyFdLK5hl-bRpdNlsHwVBIkXMtVqRsJHoJGJwjSfkGStEuFCuP1m_ggYEL4Fwn-Q=w640-h488" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The final coat before drying. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMaJGbXawDl1xk7kA_RpbPK9Z6lwrp1HFI4Zk0WGWYRY4Z4hw1MNVjryRvNa8gizP9IpSHyUUSSMtVaj9GE4P_9BRCnhSGv_xAlGHgt7DkBHOzWsDKHmaN6MQXshvruGIhbNkE5i42ZWV93jhzr35t1jpauJ0mKFKuUPvnWhczQWJX4lPws9lLEy2wlw=s2938" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2333" data-original-width="2938" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMaJGbXawDl1xk7kA_RpbPK9Z6lwrp1HFI4Zk0WGWYRY4Z4hw1MNVjryRvNa8gizP9IpSHyUUSSMtVaj9GE4P_9BRCnhSGv_xAlGHgt7DkBHOzWsDKHmaN6MQXshvruGIhbNkE5i42ZWV93jhzr35t1jpauJ0mKFKuUPvnWhczQWJX4lPws9lLEy2wlw=w640-h508" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once dried, I used a simple glaze in dark bronze to bring out the ornate detail, carefully brushing the glaze over the piece and using a paper towel to take it back off here and there until I achieved the antique look I wanted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNuB-lF_LwRH37pAuEXDFEdRwdolZ9REvBy3s33z1XQgbLTjGYkGrTDf36HO95JSLis54FmkhhQsuQnYb3pqmgvXZ4f2ZQyX72tupSsexM3uc6gqxtJfXPkXWQUd4Fnmkwz16DWR3OMnST4DUXn1zz7UZ8WyqZzOfkdmy7EYYpBtW_CjW6dwAbYQ1wpA=s2314" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1856" data-original-width="2314" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNuB-lF_LwRH37pAuEXDFEdRwdolZ9REvBy3s33z1XQgbLTjGYkGrTDf36HO95JSLis54FmkhhQsuQnYb3pqmgvXZ4f2ZQyX72tupSsexM3uc6gqxtJfXPkXWQUd4Fnmkwz16DWR3OMnST4DUXn1zz7UZ8WyqZzOfkdmy7EYYpBtW_CjW6dwAbYQ1wpA=w640-h514" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here it is on the wall. Pas mal, no!?</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZiP8dNO6YXDZt8rkYujpt_ZR2OQcTnBpK73X63EmwPJODxcEfXv5E2tNqBXDxLHyMQOTje5YgtWZuf1vuLTjvX9P6VnqfYt-fH41LAGVET41vz_phz3bCZzUQZqp3yKVM7-Mho0QwORk8RLUD0XQEvCFOi0NI8BWNiH62w4R1V4e7St5Q4uQwFclUPw=s3725" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3725" data-original-width="2794" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZiP8dNO6YXDZt8rkYujpt_ZR2OQcTnBpK73X63EmwPJODxcEfXv5E2tNqBXDxLHyMQOTje5YgtWZuf1vuLTjvX9P6VnqfYt-fH41LAGVET41vz_phz3bCZzUQZqp3yKVM7-Mho0QwORk8RLUD0XQEvCFOi0NI8BWNiH62w4R1V4e7St5Q4uQwFclUPw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>On each girls' side of the room I added some coordinating art. On this side, two vintage finds from a local antique along with two sweet ballerina prints,</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNtut3ZO4oKWFvvbvr9oU-gqCkEdXYjdyIBbSKrVLa3PxIL7psw_eUsh0ZCiicTzb5_AmPMIL1YM7spVNQDl82DOMcxsPkpU3CUcs-K74klfXIuw1KsyZtbVjtz1ykKsShNsVipGH6QEMscxLBvEmzbRdCW_U1hWh2YiR0TPB3qsXNy0Vi0OmTMIl3qg=s3024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2507" data-original-width="3024" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNtut3ZO4oKWFvvbvr9oU-gqCkEdXYjdyIBbSKrVLa3PxIL7psw_eUsh0ZCiicTzb5_AmPMIL1YM7spVNQDl82DOMcxsPkpU3CUcs-K74klfXIuw1KsyZtbVjtz1ykKsShNsVipGH6QEMscxLBvEmzbRdCW_U1hWh2YiR0TPB3qsXNy0Vi0OmTMIl3qg=w640-h530" width="640" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>and on this side, a wonderful giclée of beautiful horses that I found at Kirkland's.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkVNVykhkPk7i_4q-geT5bJrKZh1Qmlu_eaer5YKOgb_aQZy1yt5B1S3TT_6svjbgkxCY6zcYw_C3Ey1-shdmD7Is0NDkTPfsiUpySGuAa8h-T3wxyJELU9_A26kcjzmUs4h-I29w7qFmo2Atj7iiwJg4bBA4nYlwWw7oZwMlc_OaUMDWpY2b-vzsibQ=s3437" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3437" data-original-width="2614" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkVNVykhkPk7i_4q-geT5bJrKZh1Qmlu_eaer5YKOgb_aQZy1yt5B1S3TT_6svjbgkxCY6zcYw_C3Ey1-shdmD7Is0NDkTPfsiUpySGuAa8h-T3wxyJELU9_A26kcjzmUs4h-I29w7qFmo2Atj7iiwJg4bBA4nYlwWw7oZwMlc_OaUMDWpY2b-vzsibQ=w486-h640" width="486" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I also changed out the bedding. After looking around for some time, I settled on the Hathersage Collection from Ralph Lauren. It had the perfect combination of soft grey-blue with warm chocolate, cream, and grey accents. It was sophisticated without overt pretense or looking too grown-up or fussy, and I loved it!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9QrNiHRTiAEx6og1d6i3FRR4xcchag2dPgO3LajKQJtLs8hLQ-8zIGky_7eJ4piV7B-x1J8OgG_l14nS5MlMXnye3osYBYjREZSJNHdQQ_5VqRYM8MLIWJ8P9MgFVJNnvs-aGSRwvSETRYPA3qWIyoqK1KB6H6WRrsqgklnYGTd7kmvo1Tsl8afnjMw=s1810" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1810" data-original-width="1421" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9QrNiHRTiAEx6og1d6i3FRR4xcchag2dPgO3LajKQJtLs8hLQ-8zIGky_7eJ4piV7B-x1J8OgG_l14nS5MlMXnye3osYBYjREZSJNHdQQ_5VqRYM8MLIWJ8P9MgFVJNnvs-aGSRwvSETRYPA3qWIyoqK1KB6H6WRrsqgklnYGTd7kmvo1Tsl8afnjMw=w502-h640" width="502" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here it is on the bed. It brought out the warm tones in the armoire, while also complimenting the wall colors and sheer grey draperies. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgY-3zWrGA_pVw2CG90k15j2yjgMyA_4rSSNBvm7HOybJtVvSI3PQsN2RxTgXIpy3s-Oj2m2hjzyaRftej11JKBVChet8Jvtd_f_y5nPeLL5PyTI4IYprxp1-q3ifaivyosNhmtvvJx2qSv5o1iM9wQdh2k2giW4MVUnffWALRnGraQairojXPB1y7r3g=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgY-3zWrGA_pVw2CG90k15j2yjgMyA_4rSSNBvm7HOybJtVvSI3PQsN2RxTgXIpy3s-Oj2m2hjzyaRftej11JKBVChet8Jvtd_f_y5nPeLL5PyTI4IYprxp1-q3ifaivyosNhmtvvJx2qSv5o1iM9wQdh2k2giW4MVUnffWALRnGraQairojXPB1y7r3g=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>After some time, we also updated the girls' beds. They had been sleeping on the sweet little Ikea cottage beds inherited from their brothers I had painted white long ago. </div><div><br /></div><div>We purchased two of these wonderful beds by from Pottery Barn's Emily & Meritt Collection. I just loved, loved this bed when I saw it. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhta6ewh4ANvAMN9CgFLkRhkGRH0tIs8tAeXZd6jCja-T41jcRy2s0Dz4VdxY9cyeL3A4vRqfQRXebrx400l8olATLSaIgUHcHh6QyFp9qhJHTk5kY8J2VlzLdB_fi2QCMUFgOnjkCyf2xwn4NJcRnsbmpjsexW8ROe5AbSBe1Tl5JgJUSF8bOGHhQVvg=s1132" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1131" data-original-width="1132" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhta6ewh4ANvAMN9CgFLkRhkGRH0tIs8tAeXZd6jCja-T41jcRy2s0Dz4VdxY9cyeL3A4vRqfQRXebrx400l8olATLSaIgUHcHh6QyFp9qhJHTk5kY8J2VlzLdB_fi2QCMUFgOnjkCyf2xwn4NJcRnsbmpjsexW8ROe5AbSBe1Tl5JgJUSF8bOGHhQVvg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Such beautiful detail!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZy1alEXoPZ2zTtk5lPjls7DGr7ykVmaZp04E1ft7E4JatTRgT-x2YWw8y381r1woaxo8lEtBj0YY5L0Wsxwe-TxMWbyVurt6nDfcVFXKmipBfOEd3mZ1RuIeyrP3RctSoDucIhawmZUevgPL9TyCRFkk5524p3n9trxAvNCnqQUz-yQxFlBzn0uU1CA=s1124" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1122" data-original-width="1124" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZy1alEXoPZ2zTtk5lPjls7DGr7ykVmaZp04E1ft7E4JatTRgT-x2YWw8y381r1woaxo8lEtBj0YY5L0Wsxwe-TxMWbyVurt6nDfcVFXKmipBfOEd3mZ1RuIeyrP3RctSoDucIhawmZUevgPL9TyCRFkk5524p3n9trxAvNCnqQUz-yQxFlBzn0uU1CA=w640-h638" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will admit that because we had moved the room around, the beds were a bit too large in scale so I added a box to each crown, painted it in a soft grey, </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXxz7haVswxJxMEa-rmIzd-aVlGD_DTHqZ7jJkgt6jqpwm3lHoNVDDUcS9gDWc-oNAmV_f4aSRo_j9E5-wRJCwt41iiARcDJla4uwnOgOk-X_eWz47U5XV0H_jWMJKe7iDk_qzvX8SOkcVVJR2JFkKug1Ff9AWNUO-j1k310DaSWgqjYYBwd9k_ucaRg=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXxz7haVswxJxMEa-rmIzd-aVlGD_DTHqZ7jJkgt6jqpwm3lHoNVDDUcS9gDWc-oNAmV_f4aSRo_j9E5-wRJCwt41iiARcDJla4uwnOgOk-X_eWz47U5XV0H_jWMJKe7iDk_qzvX8SOkcVVJR2JFkKug1Ff9AWNUO-j1k310DaSWgqjYYBwd9k_ucaRg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a><br /><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>and added a wooden initial for each girl.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYVco5vKXvJfBrDM9aUWKArwpltZAAI2THuTf2hGNFAVnIfKjk5DXBHptXXekRE_LI1LY9sHlSNT5NVIOuuHzWfafjy_lBEa8wVBEMc4sO-_Ic0yew6oYMKB7BoNXbZ3LQTJdjbtqPEq6GQgOMBMCCk-E-KMEXCNhQAKG_ZrlxPqbFS-ufjtol-pn_xw=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYVco5vKXvJfBrDM9aUWKArwpltZAAI2THuTf2hGNFAVnIfKjk5DXBHptXXekRE_LI1LY9sHlSNT5NVIOuuHzWfafjy_lBEa8wVBEMc4sO-_Ic0yew6oYMKB7BoNXbZ3LQTJdjbtqPEq6GQgOMBMCCk-E-KMEXCNhQAKG_ZrlxPqbFS-ufjtol-pn_xw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIbi0y6YQx6DpAUDmf3c7LgCUTyjUjqpcKPxDe89YYWBNWk2eBM8KgVbulb8VofbetPcF-vjM4mA8UHBOEjZgr9O3ouYvnvUBPfyOvdi6i7pA9tZM7BXCTgje3E9NMBMNYrgYZ7e07mA_gfO4saDVRawTXP1SeyyMSik3TXLIXhmxa3mh5ACWf26MwuQ=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIbi0y6YQx6DpAUDmf3c7LgCUTyjUjqpcKPxDe89YYWBNWk2eBM8KgVbulb8VofbetPcF-vjM4mA8UHBOEjZgr9O3ouYvnvUBPfyOvdi6i7pA9tZM7BXCTgje3E9NMBMNYrgYZ7e07mA_gfO4saDVRawTXP1SeyyMSik3TXLIXhmxa3mh5ACWf26MwuQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Although the beds are a smidge too big, the girls both loved them so, so much as well, so I figured they could take them along as they moved into their own spaces, or that I could always use them in guest rooms later.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>One day I may paint that beautiful Hoke Antique furniture to match the room more, here's the example I found via the internet:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmZxHFwnyM3igaHav0WaHcDH1imMAU03AeaJZqHqYgfETSy1bgdtd7OVt_rvAwjCGW_sR1QEee0qwZEnyaKgW8t0P0eoQcGNVmczmrT_mC4vZXFu0KAJtBojYsqXduewvRkZ-gYB9tx6dNEUz9ScCLdzJQCw5NDFFr7RaJtC6lPXIfh70XedNvKVXLNQ=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGPk2vKtkDDu4Rm-J0peQzz-VpS_cvfERG91ZH6waqI-yPmiqLC7cUDibBDAYRKhkEXRneIrvetV2VQzCSBHXYeaAGJCU499kPXjUTr8Dxmwlvpw_B_28uklRS92CevVKz7fiz3MW9WkMbLZhoWS-vZI81nlF7_JK5Wcf9mocu_XfZDr76fQBIcRSR_A=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGPk2vKtkDDu4Rm-J0peQzz-VpS_cvfERG91ZH6waqI-yPmiqLC7cUDibBDAYRKhkEXRneIrvetV2VQzCSBHXYeaAGJCU499kPXjUTr8Dxmwlvpw_B_28uklRS92CevVKz7fiz3MW9WkMbLZhoWS-vZI81nlF7_JK5Wcf9mocu_XfZDr76fQBIcRSR_A=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I like the paint, although I'd likely go with a lighter blue. However, right now, I don't have the heart, lol! This whole set is listed for a whopping $5000 <a href="https://offerup.com/item/detail/80877593" target="_blank">here</a> on OfferUP!! Those are the same pieces I have, so it is a true testament to the amazing deal I found! </div><div><br /></div><div>The Hoke Company only made a limited amount of these fine pieces per year, and they were made in the old way with no wood fillers, or veneers, other than the decorative finishes; unbelievable!! I think it's why I don't want to paint over it, I would hate to harm its integrity. What would you do?? </div><div><br /></div><div>You can learn more about the history of this fine American Company<a href="http://blufftonstreet.weebly.com/hoke-furniture.html" target="_blank"> here</a> and on YouTube here:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6pYgFVgWILw" width="320" youtube-src-id="6pYgFVgWILw"></iframe></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for visiting and journeying through this transition with me! If you would like to share the tutorial for the 99¢ Store Crown, you may pin it here:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5331FK9i2xOEfr--FGVxY5MHcalLqUeYklsA9_Om_k8s7J5dZ8BU988q9dZl9-xUc8gkJASxmVtyde-WAzJl9IhsbqsMMInJHoTCnMPrt0suv2_1Bj1fXyXyGtKPM0z5Jgg66lJrP8SpJd3yqaUobmPQefZOHHTIU1hIO2Jdh3DjbXB9xxdakAwl5LQ=s3200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5331FK9i2xOEfr--FGVxY5MHcalLqUeYklsA9_Om_k8s7J5dZ8BU988q9dZl9-xUc8gkJASxmVtyde-WAzJl9IhsbqsMMInJHoTCnMPrt0suv2_1Bj1fXyXyGtKPM0z5Jgg66lJrP8SpJd3yqaUobmPQefZOHHTIU1hIO2Jdh3DjbXB9xxdakAwl5LQ=w160-h640" width="160" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until next we meet,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">--Y</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">If you enjoy this post, please visit the archives! 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I hope this post finds you relaxing and enjoying the winter. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A couple of years ago, my family and I went on a tour of the gorgeous Greystone Mansion in Los Angeles. They host tours year-round, including tours at Christmastime during which the fabulous estate is decorated by local designers as well as their own. Although Christmas is gone, if you love historic homes, you might enjoy this tour. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The fabulous 18-acre estate took three years to complete, and cost over 3 million to build, which in 1927, was an astronomical cost! You can learn about the estate on its page <a href="https://www.greystonemansion.org/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We truly enjoyed meandering through the gardens and rooms of the vast property. Here are some of the shots I took. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The outdoor garden.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEho5o24cFuEPq5tGU7yntOXjBJqBAcrZxq8JYEtQeM5phXZ4G7A5aHpJM09wMSgojojaD-BN-lXlRyW72IEl5m6dCVkYm3q5ZGXIvs-_O15BFdQIA7sOJmb8ijF2fF-vvblMf_uIcOVExrssfI9rn6xSzoLMLlH94pg9wleb8wmVz2Qqcoj8JRPlvCd4w=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEho5o24cFuEPq5tGU7yntOXjBJqBAcrZxq8JYEtQeM5phXZ4G7A5aHpJM09wMSgojojaD-BN-lXlRyW72IEl5m6dCVkYm3q5ZGXIvs-_O15BFdQIA7sOJmb8ijF2fF-vvblMf_uIcOVExrssfI9rn6xSzoLMLlH94pg9wleb8wmVz2Qqcoj8JRPlvCd4w=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">House façade. Oh how I love the aged stone and French elements!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQGFagmVT9OfTzydjDDax8BreLrzYU2gu5UaQ5C3TjY_yoRg20mW3BgBQNiwc39ZCF1Gmq5v4rTnMp6tBJU1KllGnaamdR5yvYd1DrRjlf8xRChVIi7algBwF_V_sFXFPEMOLDtmPEFUoi76VPOcyjDoRYb7ip70YjejY7b5b07hT-HKXaLzq0BUq-IA=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQGFagmVT9OfTzydjDDax8BreLrzYU2gu5UaQ5C3TjY_yoRg20mW3BgBQNiwc39ZCF1Gmq5v4rTnMp6tBJU1KllGnaamdR5yvYd1DrRjlf8xRChVIi7algBwF_V_sFXFPEMOLDtmPEFUoi76VPOcyjDoRYb7ip70YjejY7b5b07hT-HKXaLzq0BUq-IA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Main courtyard and fountain.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6NvjlzwzSNfull9QZXbc73ft_8Hy9cQ8bovaocFs0mW5lZpqvG8G9yihLZzKkSJM69sOYhKgH9JCpClzeWuSTAnIAEHoPqR1K79LHnv1uyWqXVOdO6rZQDWcyDqAC0TBpYaWIJTqGKcx-mu_7_9xcOfk_-4Wa_Kv7AnKmLZCLNJv5obKDNkPKSg44cw=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6NvjlzwzSNfull9QZXbc73ft_8Hy9cQ8bovaocFs0mW5lZpqvG8G9yihLZzKkSJM69sOYhKgH9JCpClzeWuSTAnIAEHoPqR1K79LHnv1uyWqXVOdO6rZQDWcyDqAC0TBpYaWIJTqGKcx-mu_7_9xcOfk_-4Wa_Kv7AnKmLZCLNJv5obKDNkPKSg44cw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Closer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEharE8wLGkGE2icPKluIxFZ78g996JW-sxlm3XToZGjS_PP1bSjZA0T8n19v_1Fkg6E5cAFrngqZTkHlahEYeRmnHcNEGgJlBsWwIBBqBTMREIJrhZ4rHI9YX73Gb0JIXeeRLCa60j43YNv5rMAXF94MzrpdYmDnoQIW6lJvTCVrSJodI5GSpOPpacKWg=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEharE8wLGkGE2icPKluIxFZ78g996JW-sxlm3XToZGjS_PP1bSjZA0T8n19v_1Fkg6E5cAFrngqZTkHlahEYeRmnHcNEGgJlBsWwIBBqBTMREIJrhZ4rHI9YX73Gb0JIXeeRLCa60j43YNv5rMAXF94MzrpdYmDnoQIW6lJvTCVrSJodI5GSpOPpacKWg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I love the stonework!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSuyUIpKarwmYxvsWQZ3IGc3wGkKalHMok553APxXj47AjhXexnr4TtTzLSvIdg2JTWKLtbYXh_I67wvow1eo-uK2wMP1mG5fGYi-nET_k9DF5ksvxgxoVKyd0aCT1bwwzC_wO9_aT7VWlQv7voP_BInJwOoL6XLJyWq0vtPxKMghHKMNKMaJGssf1LQ=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSuyUIpKarwmYxvsWQZ3IGc3wGkKalHMok553APxXj47AjhXexnr4TtTzLSvIdg2JTWKLtbYXh_I67wvow1eo-uK2wMP1mG5fGYi-nET_k9DF5ksvxgxoVKyd0aCT1bwwzC_wO9_aT7VWlQv7voP_BInJwOoL6XLJyWq0vtPxKMghHKMNKMaJGssf1LQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Beautiful patina.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbWQ6Vq8tnCiFbf2nqB1-H6gmEyvGzPmkouJjwN4zXsho7IL0EQUA4tp2ou3g47cnwnJ-IwwYjc8y3W6V3WhQDbvUSECOOxhcWLPA66yBROy57K1IC8kGs3KBJqJiVbjX-ik5IfrThHyXg3SahLjYS2wgVeKXFBKlQJLNiZLHxoEBacHAKJtuWS1PznA=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbWQ6Vq8tnCiFbf2nqB1-H6gmEyvGzPmkouJjwN4zXsho7IL0EQUA4tp2ou3g47cnwnJ-IwwYjc8y3W6V3WhQDbvUSECOOxhcWLPA66yBROy57K1IC8kGs3KBJqJiVbjX-ik5IfrThHyXg3SahLjYS2wgVeKXFBKlQJLNiZLHxoEBacHAKJtuWS1PznA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another courtyard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZ45Y9jUaerTDe1l9HY-jNlr65rj5Gu47Fl0ed51DotcU5FcY7nqG9J3lOCfKSsE9BZwG5g7pYIswGMx669vNTS6DGEzZ5pc3d8_gpsprOSD0fR1OVkaJePDN-Sp7U_BeKAgoUCECtCBLjuvyJb5x7cIUGI9jwwIwFubmLrBlsmmq4Lgysudh_91U1QQ=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZ45Y9jUaerTDe1l9HY-jNlr65rj5Gu47Fl0ed51DotcU5FcY7nqG9J3lOCfKSsE9BZwG5g7pYIswGMx669vNTS6DGEzZ5pc3d8_gpsprOSD0fR1OVkaJePDN-Sp7U_BeKAgoUCECtCBLjuvyJb5x7cIUGI9jwwIwFubmLrBlsmmq4Lgysudh_91U1QQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let's go inside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fabulous vaulted ceiling with ornate woodwork and a gorgeous chandy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpj5tfONBMIxKl2ffa9OcLQhVF4uSuZeImOnmQGDs6wZKCVGb46EJhOtmOO1fYyiFSMu2gbeuzlxkWDUHON9QsQYBD9FYOVWv4CXsNHzEDzh9RFQ-Ut0U3YJaDu7gOkFo8an1AQNaJwot5zC2U6UIrBTTJtgrPMMeRdMkm2HpJwjm1kXnXwD25EQL87g=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpj5tfONBMIxKl2ffa9OcLQhVF4uSuZeImOnmQGDs6wZKCVGb46EJhOtmOO1fYyiFSMu2gbeuzlxkWDUHON9QsQYBD9FYOVWv4CXsNHzEDzh9RFQ-Ut0U3YJaDu7gOkFo8an1AQNaJwot5zC2U6UIrBTTJtgrPMMeRdMkm2HpJwjm1kXnXwD25EQL87g=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Love these beautiful windows and all the detail of the panelling. This was a sun-drenched nook in one of the many bedrooms. I do love winters in Southern California!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOT94uLaxE8DxW0YTpjy3UIsWo6SAKAU9YT4L_7XPKezOFEmEOIeiyCqk4YRO-Xm44Zq_7XgZRC7N6i_9SUlMW4Fbjtgl_pIdTJK4R01MyB_hI4tZb-zsrq95BBsxVbKdHawhzUxlSdppLtIRGV7ccE4CorPqogyh2YE6x-SVBZ69ktz067hePQRU_nA=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOT94uLaxE8DxW0YTpjy3UIsWo6SAKAU9YT4L_7XPKezOFEmEOIeiyCqk4YRO-Xm44Zq_7XgZRC7N6i_9SUlMW4Fbjtgl_pIdTJK4R01MyB_hI4tZb-zsrq95BBsxVbKdHawhzUxlSdppLtIRGV7ccE4CorPqogyh2YE6x-SVBZ69ktz067hePQRU_nA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Casement windows!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixqplwcelTP0BBD7N5N9nVLQn4DFF8ZVyqydXbAmzHxsss5XsSQxaSS3Dht5j_4wb4Or_yU44s7aM4rayvpte9sav1owLSejnCu_QZ-D8YOuhVYi_eX62FMEFfe91oN6JoL9TZEAXDAyyeJFcOUoPqIzI1nyLigcWchrm5nGJVhJGsDx8Hq7wWPwwdoA=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixqplwcelTP0BBD7N5N9nVLQn4DFF8ZVyqydXbAmzHxsss5XsSQxaSS3Dht5j_4wb4Or_yU44s7aM4rayvpte9sav1owLSejnCu_QZ-D8YOuhVYi_eX62FMEFfe91oN6JoL9TZEAXDAyyeJFcOUoPqIzI1nyLigcWchrm5nGJVhJGsDx8Hq7wWPwwdoA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">An antique fridge in what must have been the servant's kitchen or butler's pantry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOTLF0MguMI9y3HZFGUFWUq-TW6VY-Z6ihBxk3o_JuNhdfq47qfIPSkJ4eHljCUaWNHIadG3KRuV-ayUkuFx862hKQhlBCSVDROT31x4z7kWS2f5UoeRuTIpGUUkmgWw7NW9Z0WJTUSGIoEVhWnoV3nfxo9-RZzc8g15ILhXpw25WKwnladA6JTwfrhQ=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOTLF0MguMI9y3HZFGUFWUq-TW6VY-Z6ihBxk3o_JuNhdfq47qfIPSkJ4eHljCUaWNHIadG3KRuV-ayUkuFx862hKQhlBCSVDROT31x4z7kWS2f5UoeRuTIpGUUkmgWw7NW9Z0WJTUSGIoEVhWnoV3nfxo9-RZzc8g15ILhXpw25WKwnladA6JTwfrhQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">One of the tablescapes presented, with the designer herself also taking in its beauty.</div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3wCaNDe_v9slD39ETcPht_HeTKWZp8WRi4yEKEC5KaX0ucPo163jZ0ESB3N0XQryQ8nynCxqeefGYBfYBrlUabFzKgKDVbHbzwH3AYHAMH9Xe3rFsDdlEXyH5M9Zhf2GVkYZ5s-18LBCduDxlH9x2GNBeB--6Ojd2I-3LVWiucaao4X-44mxCnDiG0Q=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3wCaNDe_v9slD39ETcPht_HeTKWZp8WRi4yEKEC5KaX0ucPo163jZ0ESB3N0XQryQ8nynCxqeefGYBfYBrlUabFzKgKDVbHbzwH3AYHAMH9Xe3rFsDdlEXyH5M9Zhf2GVkYZ5s-18LBCduDxlH9x2GNBeB--6Ojd2I-3LVWiucaao4X-44mxCnDiG0Q=w480-h640" width="480" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Isn't this a gorgeous tree!!? Proof positive that a tree can still be stunning yet simple. A tree that pretty needs little to no emblishments; the tree shines in its own right.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAt1NbjDXAXic0Lsg-_dXVj2IwogGmoG89Cbt-fjb03PVkyyUJTENVeLOYoP16QkIiTJCuTVzYNVnd11CTEmVumWiPNXhmp6trT4POowp6UoW7x0-SvrfvmGTy2xK4kYxmcrW5czZ3ux1oI70dooMIbLyVikIMGCAIktIHip_qUWrzKrzpgiGq7F5tCQ=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAt1NbjDXAXic0Lsg-_dXVj2IwogGmoG89Cbt-fjb03PVkyyUJTENVeLOYoP16QkIiTJCuTVzYNVnd11CTEmVumWiPNXhmp6trT4POowp6UoW7x0-SvrfvmGTy2xK4kYxmcrW5czZ3ux1oI70dooMIbLyVikIMGCAIktIHip_qUWrzKrzpgiGq7F5tCQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>To be honest, it was quite crowded, so it was difficult to snap many pictures that were unencumbered by crowds, and I would have loved to see more Christmas-themed rooms, because to be quite frank, they were pretty sparse. Overall, I think I would definitely tour again. </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you alll are enjoying the beginning of the new year!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Until next we meet!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>--Y</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">If you enjoy this post, please visit the archives! You may also visit my full profile to view my other blogs. 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How did everyone enjoy the day's festivities? We had family over and a traditional yet simple ham dinner. No muss, no fuss. The day is finally winding down and I wanted to take the time to say to everyone from my family to yours, I hope you have the happiest of holidays and a very Merry Christmas. In this post, I also wanted to give a peek of the décor in the house. This year, we kept things very traditional and throughout the house, there is a ton of blackwatch tartan, which is one of my favorites! For me, there is nothing more beautiful than tartan at Christmastime. I just adore, adore, adore it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The garage is adorned with a giant wreath, and simple gold bells.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSKAh0NYbHjAzwj7fJbmBHBNv26rhbUsVz1UfRSMl4UgO-em3QdFEEJue81eyxE7JOCd-otcr-YzIAsVM_0cotJKjHgJHAfqew4qh4k8uTPFSazkJ1obZkF8swEV_L_ai-6j45BQWIrhv8wyR6eIyZW6H5Z6QxVQzzJT2E8k2Gr-C9eZbT6kBUv2hpjQ=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSKAh0NYbHjAzwj7fJbmBHBNv26rhbUsVz1UfRSMl4UgO-em3QdFEEJue81eyxE7JOCd-otcr-YzIAsVM_0cotJKjHgJHAfqew4qh4k8uTPFSazkJ1obZkF8swEV_L_ai-6j45BQWIrhv8wyR6eIyZW6H5Z6QxVQzzJT2E8k2Gr-C9eZbT6kBUv2hpjQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The front doors also are decorated with very large wreaths and gold bells, but on these I included Edinburgh tartan ribbon, which sort of sets the stage for the theme inside. Won't you come in?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjf3hQJatxTfmTkc9GiXRCkk2oij2FNdz94CIFMb0KcjG_Z5hMyhKTNbG2t4hpKIUIMY7tgULQ0AaiHuU8C49xKVwbYOtCUhhQtFZ5yEpvv_LxYRRJonfIt4sD6nKYFKMf5JXDg5WicRyXETMuieQkRU6Z8yvv6SBRCfA9-5PQJeCZxpT7KGaG7h5nGgg=s3506" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3506" data-original-width="2743" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjf3hQJatxTfmTkc9GiXRCkk2oij2FNdz94CIFMb0KcjG_Z5hMyhKTNbG2t4hpKIUIMY7tgULQ0AaiHuU8C49xKVwbYOtCUhhQtFZ5yEpvv_LxYRRJonfIt4sD6nKYFKMf5JXDg5WicRyXETMuieQkRU6Z8yvv6SBRCfA9-5PQJeCZxpT7KGaG7h5nGgg=w500-h640" width="500" /></a></div></div><p><br /></p><p>When you first walk into the foyer, to your direct right, you will see the wall-mounted Mediterranean-style fireplace, dressed up with a festive garland.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIrn_ovSS2aIse2KlUT_WzMyiJsnwWDEVg7dYzxG4Z-6vJzvegiPFGv_-LiuAF-_JRx-cM09-cta7hn9Fb4Het-X5b7DMycwEiKdMhdwdC-yNMhqfTuC30RArQoR1fBB7WucVWjGOksYk5Ga2MMg_bgFSUmCRO_25b4P98nP1NJJJg1KM-JoMUsNzjOg=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIrn_ovSS2aIse2KlUT_WzMyiJsnwWDEVg7dYzxG4Z-6vJzvegiPFGv_-LiuAF-_JRx-cM09-cta7hn9Fb4Het-X5b7DMycwEiKdMhdwdC-yNMhqfTuC30RArQoR1fBB7WucVWjGOksYk5Ga2MMg_bgFSUmCRO_25b4P98nP1NJJJg1KM-JoMUsNzjOg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Directly below the fireplace, my high-back bench is situated, and I have changed out some of the throw pillows to reflect the theme this year.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLbWB7et3XYid0mnk1tQPJ1rMKrpiymWXCCC5hp75ADXdtfpIJ-AQYRdgqjY1LuXG9zPpdS69ezBktA_4-Pg1KfDjhnLjPJR_2rL-5uERgjwYflg2v6chhjq0HvO2Crfgp2tQiYH3zxzPztUBzjVLANyW3VbyLsVzYN3BeRxAq9Jk-qN46Yvey4uwBZg=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLbWB7et3XYid0mnk1tQPJ1rMKrpiymWXCCC5hp75ADXdtfpIJ-AQYRdgqjY1LuXG9zPpdS69ezBktA_4-Pg1KfDjhnLjPJR_2rL-5uERgjwYflg2v6chhjq0HvO2Crfgp2tQiYH3zxzPztUBzjVLANyW3VbyLsVzYN3BeRxAq9Jk-qN46Yvey4uwBZg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>I have kept the navy pillows, and have slipcovered the lighter blues in hunter green. I have also added two color-coordinating pillows that are reversible for a bit of fun.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfsKjsvz7ZjtSYtZgh3XUsyG9gWLBqOrc1v3Ei7QWbcuCCBPnOi6tDxzNQ8-1xnFgwT9W1EfWYqKM_Q0HQUAsYQXbYbbGiFBWx5wR5XxFOzn0p2PjVfdzl0ffERCm8SEpEUkUdfem7LplRLrPhd4bO6gcDkWXDWAHZSqlhi7-D68sb8XMtCqSash0ZpQ=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfsKjsvz7ZjtSYtZgh3XUsyG9gWLBqOrc1v3Ei7QWbcuCCBPnOi6tDxzNQ8-1xnFgwT9W1EfWYqKM_Q0HQUAsYQXbYbbGiFBWx5wR5XxFOzn0p2PjVfdzl0ffERCm8SEpEUkUdfem7LplRLrPhd4bO6gcDkWXDWAHZSqlhi7-D68sb8XMtCqSash0ZpQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Another look. I just love, love these colors together!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMEzDY3V4iSNaGJjj8SnPwi-_0CKZIm7FJaWrWk_SfQXr-ZpK2SeWj1L9MK2YgLbcH4rlPNfxMrIz6kk-iMUCkq5LSf9KskzgediXTRLii0_v9gV0Rsv1LUp_HBwlmGGynWDTMUT2QZ89CptPE8YYSbBsZ_fdCl6cjvFQZ6TaGMwyy5UWQW65zr9exrA=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMEzDY3V4iSNaGJjj8SnPwi-_0CKZIm7FJaWrWk_SfQXr-ZpK2SeWj1L9MK2YgLbcH4rlPNfxMrIz6kk-iMUCkq5LSf9KskzgediXTRLii0_v9gV0Rsv1LUp_HBwlmGGynWDTMUT2QZ89CptPE8YYSbBsZ_fdCl6cjvFQZ6TaGMwyy5UWQW65zr9exrA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>As you walk further into the house, to the left in my comfy chair, I’ve set some more corresponding pillows, and a wonderful woolen throw, also in blackwatch tartan.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsfjCS3dcnXwiw_o1u9_w6xJlNNUnx-C0ryMXmAFOtHKSbx1sAxHVvhCJIElRkWrk1ZTS1VtfH3BP9bUJ_9DjdiFFeeE0fd3lG6XnrVrReM72CjsOGJsTi1qefBgRtXdoq2oCOBwKLc2JWz8dEQuW9kVmRQUG5S8g6a5p_ek3xw-7oEUn3j4VpGuu6kA=s3770" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3184" data-original-width="3770" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsfjCS3dcnXwiw_o1u9_w6xJlNNUnx-C0ryMXmAFOtHKSbx1sAxHVvhCJIElRkWrk1ZTS1VtfH3BP9bUJ_9DjdiFFeeE0fd3lG6XnrVrReM72CjsOGJsTi1qefBgRtXdoq2oCOBwKLc2JWz8dEQuW9kVmRQUG5S8g6a5p_ek3xw-7oEUn3j4VpGuu6kA=w640-h540" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The center table in the house has my same white roses, but I have added sprigs of pine and other conifer-looking floral stems. I also placed a garland around the base of the planter (vase).<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkdUUehIOD_5WpuZgSwRl30qLBD_U8x-KuL8zc8LGG6ikhOiDU2TBkbXRUpD7qldemZz-Q2QBOQSJLl8UKQOaKdiODrL-s1SdwBYO206R3wTxLxpVU1NEohIP6odGU_nFpm_8ywBQ0fCnSt5LvQ-1gtOYkW4DYaz_Fjl4bJO1uspS0rppWOugdVNgOmA=s4199" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2859" data-original-width="4199" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkdUUehIOD_5WpuZgSwRl30qLBD_U8x-KuL8zc8LGG6ikhOiDU2TBkbXRUpD7qldemZz-Q2QBOQSJLl8UKQOaKdiODrL-s1SdwBYO206R3wTxLxpVU1NEohIP6odGU_nFpm_8ywBQ0fCnSt5LvQ-1gtOYkW4DYaz_Fjl4bJO1uspS0rppWOugdVNgOmA=w640-h436" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I love how romantic this looks with the lights dimmed.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgtxJiUD9Su2DWhkrjKq3naReK0m4JvDwvTWCg4-3DWkEsKydzE_nYiC7P7yIQVumyW8Ul8G_Zm1qpzxzu64q8Lju7SYodkf6xqV1JoeUuQeC0IMkd-y5LdrJeG9jeMMJ1Lvz3rJ7K5OAE2nf2NploSSSJQIrjTGMCCAJEHft83vJVHKls07kqX48BDQ=s4120" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2913" data-original-width="4120" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgtxJiUD9Su2DWhkrjKq3naReK0m4JvDwvTWCg4-3DWkEsKydzE_nYiC7P7yIQVumyW8Ul8G_Zm1qpzxzu64q8Lju7SYodkf6xqV1JoeUuQeC0IMkd-y5LdrJeG9jeMMJ1Lvz3rJ7K5OAE2nf2NploSSSJQIrjTGMCCAJEHft83vJVHKls07kqX48BDQ=w640-h452" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">For this year's Christmas tree, I opted to go with an all-white tree. Bulbs of differing sizes were placed on the tree in colors of navy, hunter green, and gold.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi45Vf3yA9k33q068wFY13CGfd9lgvXNPFj18mXee0Ob-wRFjt1MjrzXZN6u06iYWeVINBKcyMKisEsSNHeHwvraEcLsVVKtPRpYTAlEgHaXfqxjJrm1B8W78sDmxTLEmgteMcJVvvbgZH80q2cDiJUvaCAB-uB3ESYTstv21HBe8m84lrxR1q_KDdWbQ=s4032" style="display: inline; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1451" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi45Vf3yA9k33q068wFY13CGfd9lgvXNPFj18mXee0Ob-wRFjt1MjrzXZN6u06iYWeVINBKcyMKisEsSNHeHwvraEcLsVVKtPRpYTAlEgHaXfqxjJrm1B8W78sDmxTLEmgteMcJVvvbgZH80q2cDiJUvaCAB-uB3ESYTstv21HBe8m84lrxR1q_KDdWbQ=w230-h640" width="230" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The colors of the bulbs perfectly compliment the ribbon in navy, green, and blackwatch tartan as it cascades down the tree.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiW6JNqmzUo6_mPh2KP0FnDjKtugo9pyJ1w5FrqFaH3oTTjYfMeR9Dv_wozjqin7SMN2hC66rIwXnAHoDYeX8PsvKxNihE9j_i5Owu6Tl4o78_tX75mylv340n6MhY2pvdMArDIqKcE2-XjXIixQYngTz7Z71JK6AD0am_u3ThCvbQjdKGxG1J78XQtXw=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiW6JNqmzUo6_mPh2KP0FnDjKtugo9pyJ1w5FrqFaH3oTTjYfMeR9Dv_wozjqin7SMN2hC66rIwXnAHoDYeX8PsvKxNihE9j_i5Owu6Tl4o78_tX75mylv340n6MhY2pvdMArDIqKcE2-XjXIixQYngTz7Z71JK6AD0am_u3ThCvbQjdKGxG1J78XQtXw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also added sparkly white flowers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcfiv8h5qGQf0NP9suI8Cobb6xnLAC3W0ONa0lGY5aoh-IFVz9JHEPLOpxFitd1kK4_LL6YhfyL-zdSVrtsRMuGqgwABWvyMqjce1MnB5lCEWHJ8h8gfdVF01ubR8M7jqtjv807Ww3P2fvbXlvw9z6lpkIpJMYZOBmCkyRRfdkEd0f7p67yeNJhdeabQ=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcfiv8h5qGQf0NP9suI8Cobb6xnLAC3W0ONa0lGY5aoh-IFVz9JHEPLOpxFitd1kK4_LL6YhfyL-zdSVrtsRMuGqgwABWvyMqjce1MnB5lCEWHJ8h8gfdVF01ubR8M7jqtjv807Ww3P2fvbXlvw9z6lpkIpJMYZOBmCkyRRfdkEd0f7p67yeNJhdeabQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgr0PZfM3ll504-Bl4dyeSUvJXlAxk0winG97dbjuAS-3aITXtHM9QHphN2FtX9zepf_shAxrgOSzkukNYmjXHuB81uOrLkrdPbvbRXvJ-K8H-kIkfmvcSmle-lh-WXsP7jQThpHx7LG2RpFA3ogfXdYEGvNSK1-9KgJKixoweyLxJfEL_GcSpoowuVRQ=s3985" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3985" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgr0PZfM3ll504-Bl4dyeSUvJXlAxk0winG97dbjuAS-3aITXtHM9QHphN2FtX9zepf_shAxrgOSzkukNYmjXHuB81uOrLkrdPbvbRXvJ-K8H-kIkfmvcSmle-lh-WXsP7jQThpHx7LG2RpFA3ogfXdYEGvNSK1-9KgJKixoweyLxJfEL_GcSpoowuVRQ=w372-h640" width="372" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The topper is a very large bow made of sheer gold, navy blue, hunter green, and tartan ribbons, overlapped.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHLahXbLyQAgLRfcpMy7s3kxC9EGAlfh95rRvEXnntCGnOMu_zGqDBlY8HtTBtxBxjY2sqKBZrKQj7GCzGKXkAjKhvk4BkTo0tn0g-uM_hAD03W03OYsmHSHM9KYp2rCMRjMpp0CwfW8C9Z0-neFGu-MqnkaAI-91vplc02zBGEUgkv9N9gKGg_bUepA=s1895" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1895" data-original-width="1094" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHLahXbLyQAgLRfcpMy7s3kxC9EGAlfh95rRvEXnntCGnOMu_zGqDBlY8HtTBtxBxjY2sqKBZrKQj7GCzGKXkAjKhvk4BkTo0tn0g-uM_hAD03W03OYsmHSHM9KYp2rCMRjMpp0CwfW8C9Z0-neFGu-MqnkaAI-91vplc02zBGEUgkv9N9gKGg_bUepA=w370-h640" width="370" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As you walk further into the house, you will come upon a small table to your right. On this table, a mini tree decorated in the same colors sits.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCUfpI62eBVk8-vOkvjqqeoQ9Tu6T-3tLHmJ0IDSYnUf2XXtV2MyCxs_8SMz-S8OPl2XgCG5NmiV8-nzjNbbx-YeCq-z5ybotWQgaE6ExfKOD77Dqh-mMjw5LQDTh429qzfKbNFQlFV5IiqqRwXcWmTS1zBNQ-CRfW92paNIrJ2UbBvqIDDYHFJnzQ7A=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCUfpI62eBVk8-vOkvjqqeoQ9Tu6T-3tLHmJ0IDSYnUf2XXtV2MyCxs_8SMz-S8OPl2XgCG5NmiV8-nzjNbbx-YeCq-z5ybotWQgaE6ExfKOD77Dqh-mMjw5LQDTh429qzfKbNFQlFV5IiqqRwXcWmTS1zBNQ-CRfW92paNIrJ2UbBvqIDDYHFJnzQ7A=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> For the topper, I used gold bells and a blackwatch tartan bow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEt4lS-UE6oSddBdAp1crghhE4X5WUTW7MOdpFV6BwPwgzSvYsyEV0DmPsTkSjov_pYXosMnu47dkB_FekOtEnuBuIGIvHvk4ZGybRDO1r5A2WyAc4Z7LS7GumuFBFX3Ss8NNvDk6ALqgIsh-h0Bw3YyIlgAWtnXsfug4H9yG0RIPCeog1wUEfLCGIqA=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEt4lS-UE6oSddBdAp1crghhE4X5WUTW7MOdpFV6BwPwgzSvYsyEV0DmPsTkSjov_pYXosMnu47dkB_FekOtEnuBuIGIvHvk4ZGybRDO1r5A2WyAc4Z7LS7GumuFBFX3Ss8NNvDk6ALqgIsh-h0Bw3YyIlgAWtnXsfug4H9yG0RIPCeog1wUEfLCGIqA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The floral arrangement at the base of the mini tree has also been arranged with sprigs of pine and with pinecones and color-coordinated bulbs to make a cohesive statement.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhslJW-I32uUVA_iWjYJwySM8BZOzilh5quDVxEYs-3ak2Jg9bAtA20TtQkW61FHYN4mYuoSVCZCGafHYIkWr6THE9ota-ZfXxw-8vCSmWWORJx1P5epP7hfmqzCMsjX3mQ3RXqcHQR53xG7Wr-WWTv1afB8kQZnFOjuwiMEmSSE1Mr8i17ljRXzibO8Q=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhslJW-I32uUVA_iWjYJwySM8BZOzilh5quDVxEYs-3ak2Jg9bAtA20TtQkW61FHYN4mYuoSVCZCGafHYIkWr6THE9ota-ZfXxw-8vCSmWWORJx1P5epP7hfmqzCMsjX3mQ3RXqcHQR53xG7Wr-WWTv1afB8kQZnFOjuwiMEmSSE1Mr8i17ljRXzibO8Q=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Further on into the living room, at the top of one of my cabinets, I set a vignette by using a pine swag and adding coordinating bulbs of blue, gold, and green. I also added a few wintery sprays here and there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKrSYjAes6KRafmMrw3fiKuCUgwQsFkE_hM6cPp0AQ6B1PZp5-PdIkaQU0aQbB5BGmlwE_WDOG1R02CZk_AnYicAiiWPhrio28vyVhAh1BTNHonAvdEHHD7km_XiPHEDVwK9E_phficLHMMIec1sIHGdcFaLVQEJKvmw_YN49R8BIKzAlxrPATlLFM9A=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKrSYjAes6KRafmMrw3fiKuCUgwQsFkE_hM6cPp0AQ6B1PZp5-PdIkaQU0aQbB5BGmlwE_WDOG1R02CZk_AnYicAiiWPhrio28vyVhAh1BTNHonAvdEHHD7km_XiPHEDVwK9E_phficLHMMIec1sIHGdcFaLVQEJKvmw_YN49R8BIKzAlxrPATlLFM9A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On top of one of my china cabinets, a simple ornamented garland decorates my blue and white pretties.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwHsESBMw_Ozvd4qAQDy3-3p0BCPvhU81Ag6fmN-0kS3xck_Nj9WkTtAbpUW7qOM4_LkjzoTXCs4-SUn5gsACNQ_98sFtCq_BbRrg6XDFEEpGDAiWTDpEtI3finZezh646xgrCAEMT_1k9F1hnXepQlKGxa4r7B7WiQXDv6WtmyMdaFUvXR6QqsXIvWw=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwHsESBMw_Ozvd4qAQDy3-3p0BCPvhU81Ag6fmN-0kS3xck_Nj9WkTtAbpUW7qOM4_LkjzoTXCs4-SUn5gsACNQ_98sFtCq_BbRrg6XDFEEpGDAiWTDpEtI3finZezh646xgrCAEMT_1k9F1hnXepQlKGxa4r7B7WiQXDv6WtmyMdaFUvXR6QqsXIvWw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Across from there, in the main seating area, I've added color-coordinating throw pillows and again added pine sprigs and ornaments to the floral arrangements that situate themselves near my creature comforts (ahem, my too-numerous design books).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSBsF1mfZzUsOScFyho1aNGHdws7Lfr3aB0TexO3Jerjuz1t-VciSTqEMEK-eCPjeGSdXHEBgr9HylCNeEdi0yGAWuDFl2fS2pSM8Q7JN8KgidWJwGJhYkusEm5LWLFO4sk0triuKoQ8BbjlhHW2BNQuS8w7sfuZl7Rs1aPSsi4YiqNWBi4uqeqoPtww=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSBsF1mfZzUsOScFyho1aNGHdws7Lfr3aB0TexO3Jerjuz1t-VciSTqEMEK-eCPjeGSdXHEBgr9HylCNeEdi0yGAWuDFl2fS2pSM8Q7JN8KgidWJwGJhYkusEm5LWLFO4sk0triuKoQ8BbjlhHW2BNQuS8w7sfuZl7Rs1aPSsi4YiqNWBi4uqeqoPtww=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another arrangement.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJ7ulQvM5QX3Jouk6kAaztpgN_iKIPp0m70X9sYOY1O-WhDfHHJMhgNuFdHzIroMSymBPZoQI73YTvwN6q8ocKuQxVAF6SH_cU_lkiVUhi_iNvKqQcNj9Yfk9Vglg4rcD0n377dpVKIFZWwtnAz-WKk8Jmkw4FRDtXS3mmL9MutT1OpER2cWUp1cONAg=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJ7ulQvM5QX3Jouk6kAaztpgN_iKIPp0m70X9sYOY1O-WhDfHHJMhgNuFdHzIroMSymBPZoQI73YTvwN6q8ocKuQxVAF6SH_cU_lkiVUhi_iNvKqQcNj9Yfk9Vglg4rcD0n377dpVKIFZWwtnAz-WKk8Jmkw4FRDtXS3mmL9MutT1OpER2cWUp1cONAg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At the tête-à-tête area where we lounge, read, or play one-on-one games, I have switched out the light blue sheer drapes and replaced them with sheer hunter green. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgPtG4SDdGkcK5WpOkVhQvScgOzj35TzJx5f4DDCfNSl2E3_Dt75s-JfKELcWQzsz1SXpkBhFXPgPa4Zya9u-5pIWYXKDb9XP1PFeqcR1DvHCXacYqDneQxkp-Tj8p7Yb3oOoSoKIhXXnfzgTo9DkcwUdx2a56Jm5Q27jUGQuwQUg2JnrJrmRbJ9v42Q=s3701" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3243" data-original-width="3701" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgPtG4SDdGkcK5WpOkVhQvScgOzj35TzJx5f4DDCfNSl2E3_Dt75s-JfKELcWQzsz1SXpkBhFXPgPa4Zya9u-5pIWYXKDb9XP1PFeqcR1DvHCXacYqDneQxkp-Tj8p7Yb3oOoSoKIhXXnfzgTo9DkcwUdx2a56Jm5Q27jUGQuwQUg2JnrJrmRbJ9v42Q=w640-h560" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also placed matching throw pillows and another mini tree.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJbUHTMmFkCDwHGxRDtnULKdZmsAPJaea2TEyjVwNOceChvVLbisuc5QHHVH2mD6T9AbuUKBR9gkDZhcXAxASaiDUuQuXkuRurpqLZGjvzOSxglG0PUzvYnQ6b4nCpm-Ec4jVyuoM8Fz5WLK5Kh3MJDQAtDMWu1s-gIli8J7Yxg5bw5VOelCljeClvFQ=s4025" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4025" data-original-width="1798" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJbUHTMmFkCDwHGxRDtnULKdZmsAPJaea2TEyjVwNOceChvVLbisuc5QHHVH2mD6T9AbuUKBR9gkDZhcXAxASaiDUuQuXkuRurpqLZGjvzOSxglG0PUzvYnQ6b4nCpm-Ec4jVyuoM8Fz5WLK5Kh3MJDQAtDMWu1s-gIli8J7Yxg5bw5VOelCljeClvFQ=w286-h640" width="286" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The topper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUEfeJU-mLPgK2488YPKGdI6_iCKEuFTwAohGtNza2mBLTU07Ha8KMcl9_UX1ui-Uf5FMY0fv5mj1Oehw4pTvQJSqkKU3fB-5YEYxtzT7tphRMlvqx0sCNzl7Ppk-CDJtR-y0nGUxUAG_5R2MsnfxoK5PldVHdBZDdrCTD6O8VnEl6Ut5MlazpUOJrKw=s4243" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUEfeJU-mLPgK2488YPKGdI6_iCKEuFTwAohGtNza2mBLTU07Ha8KMcl9_UX1ui-Uf5FMY0fv5mj1Oehw4pTvQJSqkKU3fB-5YEYxtzT7tphRMlvqx0sCNzl7Ppk-CDJtR-y0nGUxUAG_5R2MsnfxoK5PldVHdBZDdrCTD6O8VnEl6Ut5MlazpUOJrKw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next to that area, I've added some wintery sprigs on top of the cabinet. Such a no-brainer way to make it look more Christmas-y!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNm306mZyWtD2p7QR6CBsVomzgC9Gyu7diUai2cA3H9KP90AGipJItUg3CRkqzTc_zUbw_zb4RhGnubmIWXNXhTO84bEfo5R7a_y7UAVdWpb5zlJBXuHS5mJ6a2Y9o1ihZXrsHKWMaspuvfCjZntu339PhMp-E8J7jeG2aAkKAQpVvqHwDELhHGl5iWQ=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2868" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNm306mZyWtD2p7QR6CBsVomzgC9Gyu7diUai2cA3H9KP90AGipJItUg3CRkqzTc_zUbw_zb4RhGnubmIWXNXhTO84bEfo5R7a_y7UAVdWpb5zlJBXuHS5mJ6a2Y9o1ihZXrsHKWMaspuvfCjZntu339PhMp-E8J7jeG2aAkKAQpVvqHwDELhHGl5iWQ=w458-h640" width="458" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another arrangement peeking into the dining area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjchHcr0qOyahdS5-3qlCVAkkMzBDgawMYZ49dpqOhiTK18EbhaVIF1CCF5EWLDjHkUXyCQdiY8OkMVPw8y8wpiF0V710H5dArQoFOlpXWGvZGMYZIo4VYoVR_Tlie28J-vo2_bz6hDX2J0wQ2WAGrqTfhKVOvN5MJKwIP1VH5TKUwP5O7XA1kHJWdyGw=s4822" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2489" data-original-width="4822" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjchHcr0qOyahdS5-3qlCVAkkMzBDgawMYZ49dpqOhiTK18EbhaVIF1CCF5EWLDjHkUXyCQdiY8OkMVPw8y8wpiF0V710H5dArQoFOlpXWGvZGMYZIo4VYoVR_Tlie28J-vo2_bz6hDX2J0wQ2WAGrqTfhKVOvN5MJKwIP1VH5TKUwP5O7XA1kHJWdyGw=w640-h330" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The china cabinet in the dining area has also been adorned with a simple garland and coordinating ornaments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdWf087YYqeTNgRDPpBBLvzsq4U5m99bUntKxHGaZS3QwWTxgFUBalo0_1kk266vPex7BcNX0e7V7r2NeP5fpf39H1lsfyWZ0fBcB7UtSB5O45QDAoxkbT2g8EQSyQjv4_gmXliAIFmduPWDVofJrodKKc2vOlEhF_0m7MtDWzgfy2SJOhOO5qRc1y7Q=s4784" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2509" data-original-width="4784" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdWf087YYqeTNgRDPpBBLvzsq4U5m99bUntKxHGaZS3QwWTxgFUBalo0_1kk266vPex7BcNX0e7V7r2NeP5fpf39H1lsfyWZ0fBcB7UtSB5O45QDAoxkbT2g8EQSyQjv4_gmXliAIFmduPWDVofJrodKKc2vOlEhF_0m7MtDWzgfy2SJOhOO5qRc1y7Q=w640-h336" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The other cabinet in the dining area has a vignette that coordinates with the one set in the living area.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0VroM2LcykcMTuCD_bQ0NGQlQJ_P7SAWjy4axQrAFgvwtL7EjsZg5-ec1cKTGTqTBjINsKBc8s3xPlrF5vLFQMNFTdB5y_mMGyRciokyMZBMI7GTrMAjz73d5UwyVo5VpqkpNsg-TnJsMTmjMOLB_7nFU83sOAo-9i945mIvNqZce3iVvnYP_ttQzFA=s4420" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2716" data-original-width="4420" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0VroM2LcykcMTuCD_bQ0NGQlQJ_P7SAWjy4axQrAFgvwtL7EjsZg5-ec1cKTGTqTBjINsKBc8s3xPlrF5vLFQMNFTdB5y_mMGyRciokyMZBMI7GTrMAjz73d5UwyVo5VpqkpNsg-TnJsMTmjMOLB_7nFU83sOAo-9i945mIvNqZce3iVvnYP_ttQzFA=w640-h394" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i>Girls' bedroom:</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is pretty straightforward. We set up a small tree in coordinating colors right in front of the antique armoire.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGhZ6IxdpWBTVo-R3l2brWJEs7EwsvCex6vqoPok60LjGvzE6Yi_qqanFIWT4iJU28qaBjAkIhm0Dv8NSo_FCOL2xUYkPPE4Ub4yJWcyvYABx3WIfHZ_hS05gjVQiOSe2oDvK_FYpJupzoi3yd-vhjvPGW-8w8Kp_61jqa01vS2RJw0_k174lm6ETdUA=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGhZ6IxdpWBTVo-R3l2brWJEs7EwsvCex6vqoPok60LjGvzE6Yi_qqanFIWT4iJU28qaBjAkIhm0Dv8NSo_FCOL2xUYkPPE4Ub4yJWcyvYABx3WIfHZ_hS05gjVQiOSe2oDvK_FYpJupzoi3yd-vhjvPGW-8w8Kp_61jqa01vS2RJw0_k174lm6ETdUA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">Both beds have been outfitted with a cozy tartan throw on top of the white comforters,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj05okV3iP4iJckGkJcjgL9EXVaGNw4Wyv_5aPvBogEXkYjomoXlTK-qos3HNVsOBP_-EDpnNd3kS_L-wcFwv5tXETtFZdqb-vtd0RQyGsOfTlgDxBh1cXHubt7AD08dZb-plQXxNZuZ-dK1o6LV3ZuQ4Luqk-TR2o9Ws8JqA8LhTCFfaCCxZcnGGj36A=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj05okV3iP4iJckGkJcjgL9EXVaGNw4Wyv_5aPvBogEXkYjomoXlTK-qos3HNVsOBP_-EDpnNd3kS_L-wcFwv5tXETtFZdqb-vtd0RQyGsOfTlgDxBh1cXHubt7AD08dZb-plQXxNZuZ-dK1o6LV3ZuQ4Luqk-TR2o9Ws8JqA8LhTCFfaCCxZcnGGj36A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9sHAgEAiZKYaLLaUQ_IrcW-v-QAC5J7RBS4T-K9wX1P1_QLB1aHUAsCNvNf65yPkMmzi3zvDnuhRU3441YSy31C5NokIZ5r97hSSqF6YG-neK74CVy5D6m8BFKsm2Yzx45tZQHfgPuTSJ3v_ZtjtcbKytB94UtpYeLUyv6Y8K_u4yTa-esCkzVlTS2A=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the master, I added a simple garland atop the headboard.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNg7sgyvgSzAB-fNm-X29GvCIDpSWnY6vpBQRWxOREZIa4sVCs2dBuzNRdWlPmWa8zZchLuBBX2w4xPhZYB28gRlg5NGtp_gkQYvwnXgiKrJc2x94cfTb5Vkm-mqzIyr1fDdPjhoqRccHtDCrBq9tyCX4Nbj3a9I9evHazUGAUw1DQ27vx3OPuM5Hwgw=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNg7sgyvgSzAB-fNm-X29GvCIDpSWnY6vpBQRWxOREZIa4sVCs2dBuzNRdWlPmWa8zZchLuBBX2w4xPhZYB28gRlg5NGtp_gkQYvwnXgiKrJc2x94cfTb5Vkm-mqzIyr1fDdPjhoqRccHtDCrBq9tyCX4Nbj3a9I9evHazUGAUw1DQ27vx3OPuM5Hwgw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I added some coordinating throw pillows, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9Aq2Co4g9TEezJO0199cUsBF4KgR4qszS2KefKC3kPQf8kgj118zTxDiKx-yZLEXTtNcLJJ8BxZOBsTXJ4W-KuYtLH5iWkOaoA06ue_VbBUTMKt4ARvpTVhdcOjsjHdZaX2yji2rr1flVex0jUY3DPk7gCCRmsfQs5uX9FBbAoH68bf-lBTRVNY7kJA=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9Aq2Co4g9TEezJO0199cUsBF4KgR4qszS2KefKC3kPQf8kgj118zTxDiKx-yZLEXTtNcLJJ8BxZOBsTXJ4W-KuYtLH5iWkOaoA06ue_VbBUTMKt4ARvpTVhdcOjsjHdZaX2yji2rr1flVex0jUY3DPk7gCCRmsfQs5uX9FBbAoH68bf-lBTRVNY7kJA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAdU24MCKFvmfSbEyV2eTe08oDL_hIdm8AzqcU-xQ9l5YdwVmnwlXvZep6Nl6fSrCLbAgzS5E6O8vwwjYb6x1Ob5UdgE5ys0SEgxXVGh1JfS2ND0iZJivNh9gtLh9Udv7CSchD-A5vmwAVfyT5QLdy_ZC5aeLSAOM4Y7cm9mjY71LGp1lCm_OjST4oiA=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAdU24MCKFvmfSbEyV2eTe08oDL_hIdm8AzqcU-xQ9l5YdwVmnwlXvZep6Nl6fSrCLbAgzS5E6O8vwwjYb6x1Ob5UdgE5ys0SEgxXVGh1JfS2ND0iZJivNh9gtLh9Udv7CSchD-A5vmwAVfyT5QLdy_ZC5aeLSAOM4Y7cm9mjY71LGp1lCm_OjST4oiA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">and on the bed, I've added a scarf (shhh, don't tell) of blackwatch on top of the throw that is always there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBNoz6PKBVaBYgZXAiA3pUp2DouQLM11ul3H27xcJNq-6j5r4Bj-h9KziBfzCDKg7jCXUxQvgipq4YF0YUz78JAqXJgC-f_gk0rXdCrf8hHQJE8kfrgD6_Y1aSefJvkPayookXYlhY4mOBEgDxbxIP1Dqir-1hEOk_WdC6rPPv4vkT22FpRJaq38itwg=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBNoz6PKBVaBYgZXAiA3pUp2DouQLM11ul3H27xcJNq-6j5r4Bj-h9KziBfzCDKg7jCXUxQvgipq4YF0YUz78JAqXJgC-f_gk0rXdCrf8hHQJE8kfrgD6_Y1aSefJvkPayookXYlhY4mOBEgDxbxIP1Dqir-1hEOk_WdC6rPPv4vkT22FpRJaq38itwg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I kept the tree simple in coordinating colors,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVnmJ5vzfaAVsVpKOSAfzxQ41_6Q8Vhb2CFqOQQjxFVJIh9Se_-iq89AG1n9ACnODRnR2fsTLSFTWmn86WKT9dCM3-VsCkylLaKOOSrCtwNai_-aEBfAhBPSnr2K4r4CHiY6YiXBUPJXHtRZ4Qo2007HDx2HCFFgghemTVHTafgvjqv-AfWx1nYElOcw=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVnmJ5vzfaAVsVpKOSAfzxQ41_6Q8Vhb2CFqOQQjxFVJIh9Se_-iq89AG1n9ACnODRnR2fsTLSFTWmn86WKT9dCM3-VsCkylLaKOOSrCtwNai_-aEBfAhBPSnr2K4r4CHiY6YiXBUPJXHtRZ4Qo2007HDx2HCFFgghemTVHTafgvjqv-AfWx1nYElOcw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">with sheer silver ribbon instead of gold, overlapped with tartan.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQBnLlocuwo07WgFojP8PzX4qOavju3eH0Av_I1nZauUs4p82zf5VO2BGVQ8nh98OaG9kNVWVk51z3ARWADhgTV42BsBVWtRf3dRhB17u0VpkbGSVr5HyduWjLTB37Paa1GFWLDKscBwltuRahbUcoEKMITqXW947IivAVZflKu8z9Jba-gfdkHaKkJg=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="4243" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQBnLlocuwo07WgFojP8PzX4qOavju3eH0Av_I1nZauUs4p82zf5VO2BGVQ8nh98OaG9kNVWVk51z3ARWADhgTV42BsBVWtRf3dRhB17u0VpkbGSVr5HyduWjLTB37Paa1GFWLDKscBwltuRahbUcoEKMITqXW947IivAVZflKu8z9Jba-gfdkHaKkJg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The fireplace has sweet tartan stockings hung,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh--Uss7H5s5QgnILITejtxjFmBzzARXqTLZj6Cw0391S1kPgx1up7SSVPpGLmgIaQl9ZPbXOmi1xld9jMWZE4Li_7rDRiQmDdc6CC4oYfoj45kzqV9qpgL2ak2SVIYhrMJOgSMRbRd5VjsMzoJMf9CBK4B5de1SGGYVscYbLpWFu9SpMNCmphWK--WVQ=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh--Uss7H5s5QgnILITejtxjFmBzzARXqTLZj6Cw0391S1kPgx1up7SSVPpGLmgIaQl9ZPbXOmi1xld9jMWZE4Li_7rDRiQmDdc6CC4oYfoj45kzqV9qpgL2ak2SVIYhrMJOgSMRbRd5VjsMzoJMf9CBK4B5de1SGGYVscYbLpWFu9SpMNCmphWK--WVQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and a lighted garland.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJVcqZ8-sZrP0n15ldgHDjh5A01cyh4PqnggsHsm_rU30oxucx-fKemfY8ShbTVH-bgOmntdc-WTbiw9YCuUQPbIK4nI8IcqWFXkBiNSQ7KJrGb1ATt3aqVHxWNoNoiqtA7F1WQzRu3pxCL3ju5mSVOuZgzY4hpxt1-YgP7J1DTTjF513j72binwOi0A=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJVcqZ8-sZrP0n15ldgHDjh5A01cyh4PqnggsHsm_rU30oxucx-fKemfY8ShbTVH-bgOmntdc-WTbiw9YCuUQPbIK4nI8IcqWFXkBiNSQ7KJrGb1ATt3aqVHxWNoNoiqtA7F1WQzRu3pxCL3ju5mSVOuZgzY4hpxt1-YgP7J1DTTjF513j72binwOi0A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!!!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>--Yavette <br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Tablescape details:</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Beaded Silver Chargers: <i>Zazzle</i></div><div>Blue and white transferware: <i>Spode Blue Room Zoological Collection</i></div><div>Cobalt stemware, <i>generic</i></div><div>Silver flatware, Wallace Silversmiths <i>Antique Baroque Collection,</i> Horchow/Neiman Marcus</div><div>"Vase" in centerpiece, <i>Ginger Jar Beverage Dispenser, Williams-Sonoma</i></div><div>Teapot, <i>Godinger Ashley Grace, Blue Floral Sprays Collection</i></div><div>Snow-capped trees, <i>Target</i></div><div>Mini pinecones (clipped from a garland), <i>Target Ashland Collection</i></div><div>Silver Candle holders, <i>Godinger, local antique</i></div><div>Wintery sprays, (clipped from larger floral spray), generic, <i>The 99¢ Store</i></div><div>Cobalt forest friends, <i>Generic, The 99¢ Store</i></div><div>Ribbon, <i>Edinburgh Blackwatch, imported, Etsy</i></div><div>Tartan tablecloth, <i>By yours truly</i></div><div>Ornate Baroque Napkin/Mail Holder, <i>Godinger 20th Century, Antique</i></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; 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How has this holiday season treated you thus far? Here at the Parsimonious Home, I am elated to say it finally feels like we are back to normal after two years of uncertainty. My husband works in the medical field and needless to say, it has been a roller-coaster of highs and lows; of curiosity and of the unknown. So glad to say it seems the situation is finally coming 'round!! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />To celebrate things sort of returning to normal, this year for Christmas, I wanted to reflect and decorate with things quite traditional. If you have read my blog before, you know this is no stretch for me because I am a traditionalist at heart. However, I really wanted to up the ante this year and surround myself with family and all of those things that remind me of the warmth and happiness that Christmastime exemplifies for me. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Today, I am sharing two tablescapes for Christmas that truly epitomize my idea of Christmas. If you have been here before, you are also aware that I am absolutely mad about tartan and plaid...especially during Christmas, and that two of my favorites have always been McQueen and Blackwatch. For me, there is nothing better to express a traditional Christmas! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />I absolutely adore fine china and plates of different patterns. However, when purchasing, I usually buy tableware in sets no larger than 12, because my immediate family is seven, and typically, when entertaining, the extra five settings suffice. As time has gone on, marriages, children, and as more family has moved closer, that is no longer the case. What's a gal to do?? This Christmas, I am using blackwatch tartan as the main linen on both tables. It is not only cohesive with the theme in my home this year, but using the same linen pattern as a basis allows both tables to stand alone as well as play together quite nicely. I hope you enjoy them both!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Table number one: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><b><i>The Traditionalist</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b>To set this table, I began with a simple ruffled linen tablecloth and used a runner of tartan to add a swath of color to the table.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjD3SYL11thqEfxD-Vyc5rRVCQyJj1IgXQSaIJh3eUKrH_BnPIjF1L3nV1ocjA0P0K7wOOUsE5k_AA7-A9mCEf3MG5cryUdgyXaIA9sY_Zro1n8AI6IDeEf5fnrEcJLssdNYNrfjjM0_ObJ9RGkuJP2lAlbA0WnNSrIwrFh7l5BUSeQgURshIQF6qsIrg=s3979" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="3979" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjD3SYL11thqEfxD-Vyc5rRVCQyJj1IgXQSaIJh3eUKrH_BnPIjF1L3nV1ocjA0P0K7wOOUsE5k_AA7-A9mCEf3MG5cryUdgyXaIA9sY_Zro1n8AI6IDeEf5fnrEcJLssdNYNrfjjM0_ObJ9RGkuJP2lAlbA0WnNSrIwrFh7l5BUSeQgURshIQF6qsIrg=w640-h456" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />A simple garland of green dances down the table along with gold ornaments placed here and there.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><br /><br />To compliment the gold of the large candlesticks, I used corresponding flatware, also in gold.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_lQefh46byyC8pvBo0Qvbv3CXdIhmD5KjMrEQPgBVqcHVioaT_LOH1N2QU8wApV_d8rhuIcDSwbcUwSMnZEH7RuMsyEFf0Cad9RD4N_g2zYXQHr5FUb6EENyJliBrxwzFpJsuObwQTMoiEVcs0AmC5FHSpBP5F-3jK4G81FUFK_dRSIaZNXHuvhAY5w=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_lQefh46byyC8pvBo0Qvbv3CXdIhmD5KjMrEQPgBVqcHVioaT_LOH1N2QU8wApV_d8rhuIcDSwbcUwSMnZEH7RuMsyEFf0Cad9RD4N_g2zYXQHr5FUb6EENyJliBrxwzFpJsuObwQTMoiEVcs0AmC5FHSpBP5F-3jK4G81FUFK_dRSIaZNXHuvhAY5w=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />Completed Tablescape.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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A large "vase" of Christmas greenery was placed in the center of the table.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsDvvrOk-gsPwrQvGueA8mGrAcpSBBKdJPB6CfRcE0d9vVwFtDzxDUMQUZLXho8PJ40a8wyqpTKtiARQXxlaQHCm7dktal9vC3ZOpKeclMZXnvUZUGtxwtS7KBvbojNDiL-icbbabnKe0JUQNRr_MDvdlf3j4334j8rqxn2tRZ54nviXPYpqBsX8EqPQ=s3598" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3336" data-original-width="3598" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsDvvrOk-gsPwrQvGueA8mGrAcpSBBKdJPB6CfRcE0d9vVwFtDzxDUMQUZLXho8PJ40a8wyqpTKtiARQXxlaQHCm7dktal9vC3ZOpKeclMZXnvUZUGtxwtS7KBvbojNDiL-icbbabnKe0JUQNRr_MDvdlf3j4334j8rqxn2tRZ54nviXPYpqBsX8EqPQ=w640-h594" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />A beaded silver charger and blue and white transferware plate serve as the base at each setting.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXqiHeHB-KDXw_GQDnxYis2l29LjGH3I0RBJFrQUgEZ9WXrsX6qnNYfT6DQKmVlm3ZYrOZk_avWtTOsi0pjJqZHqtonXm-PPxA6bkyZCAdiQX4Gp0whpJnNY4q1H1INscGvaP-_Jl7XNEgWCDn38ah3f65r4gCuhhlxaBh5lg3wAdtS-0uvKw9C6-jyw=s4243" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Many blessings to you and yours! I am off to begin baking like a mad woman for tomorrow's festivities, lol! Merry Christmas Eve!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />--Y</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />From my collection:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><b><i>The Traditionalist:</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b>Blue chargers: <i>Generic, CV Linens</i><br />White plates, <i>Ralph Lauren Club Collection</i><br />Napkins, <i>TJ Maxx</i><br />Gold Flatware, <i>Wallace Silversmiths Grand Duchess Collection, Horchow/Neiman Marcus</i><br />Green stemware, <i>generic</i><br />Forest friends and mini gold ornaments, <i>The 99¢ Store</i><br />Blackwatch tartan runner, <i>made by yours truly</i><br />Gold pillar candle holders, <i>Generic, from Ross</i><br />White ruffled linen tablecloth, <i>Colorbird French Vintage Collection, from Amazon</i><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The Upscale:</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Beaded Silver Chargers: <i>Zazzle</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Blue and white transferware: <i>Spode Blue Room Zoological Collection</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Cobalt stemware, <i>generic</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Silver flatware, Wallace Silversmiths <i>Antique Baroque Collection,</i> Horchow/Neiman Marcus</div><div style="text-align: left;">"Vase" in centerpiece, <i>Ginger Jar Beverage Dispenser, Williams-Sonoma</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Teapot, <i>Godinger Ashley Grace, Blue Floral Sprays Collection</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Snow-capped trees, <i>Target</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Mini pinecones (clipped from a garland), <i>Target Ashland Collection</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Silver Candle holders, <i>Godinger, local antique</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Wintery sprays, (clipped from larger floral spray), generic, <i>The 99¢ Store</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Cobalt forest friends, <i>Generic, The 99¢ Store</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ribbon, <i>Edinburgh Blackwatch, imported, Etsy</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Tartan tablecloth, <i>By yours truly</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ornate Baroque Napkin/Mail Holder, <i>Godinger 20th Century, Antique</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">If you enjoy this post, please visit the archives! 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Thank you! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">Thank you for stopping by! ❤</span></div></div></div></div>Parsimonious Décor Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883406014186185383noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610616225760948426.post-52034361158184667802021-11-28T14:00:00.001-08:002021-12-04T06:13:49.089-08:00Set Your Table With Flair--A Whimsical Late Autumn Brunch or Tea<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5AjZd29LCBccGf3XS2jMdlOq_6XQkwsVnimoFe5j1W1bYPPQ5KxTJx4rDQEyliDaD6W1bxoho3MbB19T_UUmt-GQUpN37gl5h24imboOjW9hTLDyli6Wpl5u79cm2MnOXNeknUuRm_gX7/s2048/4FA23D6A-2E5A-4EDD-878F-06F70C66755C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1643" data-original-width="2048" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5AjZd29LCBccGf3XS2jMdlOq_6XQkwsVnimoFe5j1W1bYPPQ5KxTJx4rDQEyliDaD6W1bxoho3MbB19T_UUmt-GQUpN37gl5h24imboOjW9hTLDyli6Wpl5u79cm2MnOXNeknUuRm_gX7/w640-h514/4FA23D6A-2E5A-4EDD-878F-06F70C66755C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello, dear friends!! For my American friends, how did you enjoy the holiday this past week? Ours was lovely! We had a bit of extended family over and I prepared a large meal, a throwback to what used to be our tradition pre-pandemic. It really gives me such joy to cook for family and friends! <p></p><p>When you have guests, planning a simple brunch day-after or weekend-following a holiday is a relaxing way to enjoy one another's company. Light and simple fare after the larger eating is a great way to redeem yourself (lol)! </p><p>Today I am sharing a fun setting that is great for a day-after-a-holiday tea, or a brunch anytime in the Autumn. This is also a perfect setting for the final one of the Fall Season.</p><p>If you have been here before, you will know that sometimes I truly adore a masculine aesthetic. That I am an ardent Anglophile by nature, and thus I love tweeds, houndstooths, and herringbones, preppy plaids, and the classicism of smartly-dressed individuals. As a homage to all these <strike>things I love </strike> obsessions, lol, I am using them as an inspiration today. I hope you enjoy the post!</p><p>The table began with a simple topper of herringbone tweed. Off-white plates circle the table with a mini pumpkin at each setting. Adore these patterns!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwbaY1Y_rHEko-6aa4i_3zElkeHfdvU5Bv2PEEAm8xX3x1fu_mYTvxhSS0_jctXTddgQIi9gukNWv6RDkc5kO10wsxxCCu9cabTYkxuM_IDDbRblTqSAy9qI2n-7bfJfsqBPdCPI6X-c3U/s2048/AE069727-933E-4C34-B8FA-E3451C91D573.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwbaY1Y_rHEko-6aa4i_3zElkeHfdvU5Bv2PEEAm8xX3x1fu_mYTvxhSS0_jctXTddgQIi9gukNWv6RDkc5kO10wsxxCCu9cabTYkxuM_IDDbRblTqSAy9qI2n-7bfJfsqBPdCPI6X-c3U/w640-h426/AE069727-933E-4C34-B8FA-E3451C91D573.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsme3zDCL4v29KdJAO6V5lUONNEq9q3082KVxtX8vI0c-1_IrSlV6CYdALjhMoT6TUX7e82mUlQrBoo_mL4beA1RkuK0I5HNJQG7jVcyI3DAFeOE6Sbb0UHjAmwFOLGJFUHuU6zYzWrL8/s2048/1558BF19-BA2C-4B06-8D6C-F6F2C077DF5F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Stinking. Cute!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivbAdXs_Ix6n7ew5GJzGGdNxd9GKvUhzKV8sLiVpl2kEt-sxNLnY8LP_o-s6R-ORU0kcHezOK8ToYR7xoXJlG7c66XrSyZyedch1Ut2B6w-jIz-CfM3D9MVFoaemnHpBINC5kPBI-dLm95/s2048/6D280009-DACA-454D-99C7-DF69FFC2B33D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivbAdXs_Ix6n7ew5GJzGGdNxd9GKvUhzKV8sLiVpl2kEt-sxNLnY8LP_o-s6R-ORU0kcHezOK8ToYR7xoXJlG7c66XrSyZyedch1Ut2B6w-jIz-CfM3D9MVFoaemnHpBINC5kPBI-dLm95/w640-h426/6D280009-DACA-454D-99C7-DF69FFC2B33D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><p>A centerpiece was created using a corresponding extra-large chap and a little buddy surrounded by handmade burlap acorns and mini pumpkins.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil1EA5YFdkTa13HvnykaUIam4d3mwyBebXCzFXTcbwf31P52Cn6Pj_2-A2wRp5JGjQZmiOUIVnHto5dyTYIVTJVmvVUs-RLdTv4F6swXExgyNnUfoH5MDX8dUlae3tcQxAX8UJGUfK2ir4/s2048/BAF5B222-2AE4-4959-B676-0368D0804AB7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsd9YOC6I4APCxS3pHMQQgRxi8efeC5MPIsr2wPw12hUs46823tjUt53QmZcKYCGH-PQf6WownI3wBBqy5M49ebhKBTOeXpTY7x2B1QLpGv6YKaTLtQKNTOrEQolRIw3GroejetiV5KArW/w640-h426/2C175A94-35EA-4936-ADFE-2C98D4A5F78F.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>A platter of biscuits is just perfect for teatime.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjgRU6kwMn2UnLv-BA9Ptffv67YjK7tJz7_YcL6BMCMmecq3hxxGO6OVeSS0vyY9QOMqyC1xvzxidLmjp7hgf9z7V5xhpyr5V92FbjcRCtCdNSoOzCDBKedULWcoErz8O87T5I891eyU1A/s2048/550B7733-74ED-42AE-A957-65A3DBC883C4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjgRU6kwMn2UnLv-BA9Ptffv67YjK7tJz7_YcL6BMCMmecq3hxxGO6OVeSS0vyY9QOMqyC1xvzxidLmjp7hgf9z7V5xhpyr5V92FbjcRCtCdNSoOzCDBKedULWcoErz8O87T5I891eyU1A/w640-h426/550B7733-74ED-42AE-A957-65A3DBC883C4.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>Mugs and matching saucers were placed at each setting.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvxVdBPn8Hn9S5RUDDCbBWBRqX0TLD2-G6NdB0ugZDsn17ssegx5-peQ9kJMXpaHHrXsTOY7ibAZ6lJnx1u2AmqHRqMKOFWkeIBaQ22cmw1RNOE7BVMx0nK8dGTS6Of5A55oeI41N3wdT/s2048/A8D5BCAC-F979-4808-8727-7EC4C188583C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvxVdBPn8Hn9S5RUDDCbBWBRqX0TLD2-G6NdB0ugZDsn17ssegx5-peQ9kJMXpaHHrXsTOY7ibAZ6lJnx1u2AmqHRqMKOFWkeIBaQ22cmw1RNOE7BVMx0nK8dGTS6Of5A55oeI41N3wdT/w640-h426/A8D5BCAC-F979-4808-8727-7EC4C188583C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>To serve hot water for brewing a fresh cuppa, a corresponding pitcher is added to a simple creamer and a jaunty teapot (which will be used for coffee in this case), completing the trio.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguG5VlRK1Vx9cUCjNVMJhb2lavvnmyA_MGCLGzZo0g74R3xDp4BzaZh12ooeMj-2XUSiNJKWVTzSlir_vO9ix2m0s81b3V8rdKRy9VkzAkcmvwPaVdJjTdSIskjoN1qfBRM9eRH2cGHEal/s2048/EA9153D4-E14C-42D0-AD75-DEC639FC07DD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguG5VlRK1Vx9cUCjNVMJhb2lavvnmyA_MGCLGzZo0g74R3xDp4BzaZh12ooeMj-2XUSiNJKWVTzSlir_vO9ix2m0s81b3V8rdKRy9VkzAkcmvwPaVdJjTdSIskjoN1qfBRM9eRH2cGHEal/w640-h426/EA9153D4-E14C-42D0-AD75-DEC639FC07DD.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><p>I just adore, adore, adore Spode Woodlands for Autumn! It is my favorite pattern, second only to Gien Solonge. Sigh!! One day. You can view this collection <a href="https://www.gien.com/us/catalogsearch/result/?q=sologne" target="_blank">here</a>.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzqcTdyaKzMkS-JlsnnfnEDcxcFxYJITCACOc75KRNjUTE3ho_k0LaT0an5JHWqOUYcEoF0uIedhyphenhyphenKi5zJY0g1-ZRUukGStT85t60xoyLIPVXkri44ww2vCgZ9mg7eNxdfN-HERp0TTF5/s1668/B1EBB665-8A2C-4BED-8735-CF512A5FA7AD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1186" data-original-width="1668" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzqcTdyaKzMkS-JlsnnfnEDcxcFxYJITCACOc75KRNjUTE3ho_k0LaT0an5JHWqOUYcEoF0uIedhyphenhyphenKi5zJY0g1-ZRUukGStT85t60xoyLIPVXkri44ww2vCgZ9mg7eNxdfN-HERp0TTF5/w640-h456/B1EBB665-8A2C-4BED-8735-CF512A5FA7AD.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwGAqQ6qLvOc2dvM1Alu2-2F0QINMyPaOwDyOsEBIBzcq2QFijxw83JzVdyHHJ4Urm6RlAb92twPvAtDjl_9IE32DSaRKlQ2hvigCspXF49gfWNOeiFwECzYwlPOOwnfXc0B2325fDBg_W/s1194/980DCB82-97E5-4A17-AA1D-AA8E68ED6265.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1186" data-original-width="1194" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwGAqQ6qLvOc2dvM1Alu2-2F0QINMyPaOwDyOsEBIBzcq2QFijxw83JzVdyHHJ4Urm6RlAb92twPvAtDjl_9IE32DSaRKlQ2hvigCspXF49gfWNOeiFwECzYwlPOOwnfXc0B2325fDBg_W/w640-h636/980DCB82-97E5-4A17-AA1D-AA8E68ED6265.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><p>A goddess watches over the scene to assure everyone minds their manners. :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8AWIKilyvFKoP2aga5371K0dAGgJDgDtWLH0lamQpa4SfDA2NNpEvPtuoN5GoWjZu7c_kXsah8tHk22bEMqkK14JJQXV815nw_JkQtQywr-g3UY4Fsf_HxghG085aymwzkSisDE_ZIMbX/s2048/21EA812C-85F8-414B-B9D5-5ED83B459EF2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8AWIKilyvFKoP2aga5371K0dAGgJDgDtWLH0lamQpa4SfDA2NNpEvPtuoN5GoWjZu7c_kXsah8tHk22bEMqkK14JJQXV815nw_JkQtQywr-g3UY4Fsf_HxghG085aymwzkSisDE_ZIMbX/w640-h426/21EA812C-85F8-414B-B9D5-5ED83B459EF2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Antique gold flatware completes the setting, and it's time for tea!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKyXwcQOKbno_r8kBLGgWRvI8Cldy9E-R0u5Htr3IwM1Vdi4QZpWPigmOBHawdQVf699oeKVJyUfgBhmkilCuCgy9ORt7Y8gwgRGoe62tRYIhsau3dE9ZU82x4VnJdW0LdAYEvlO4PZAT6/s2048/A10BF648-ABE8-4D07-A277-4A58193BFEA4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKyXwcQOKbno_r8kBLGgWRvI8Cldy9E-R0u5Htr3IwM1Vdi4QZpWPigmOBHawdQVf699oeKVJyUfgBhmkilCuCgy9ORt7Y8gwgRGoe62tRYIhsau3dE9ZU82x4VnJdW0LdAYEvlO4PZAT6/w640-h426/A10BF648-ABE8-4D07-A277-4A58193BFEA4.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><b><i>Simple Centerpiece:</i></b></p><p>If tomfoolery isn't your cup of tea, you may prefer this centerpiece as a gracious alternative. Plaid and sisal pumpkins combined with darling acorns made of burlap perfectly compliment the natutal Autumnal backdrop.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnuNlc0yF5mkje_KtcO8m6gI1K1qEsCJKdoL2IuGg3Cpxoez83fnZL_fqsk_0obO1oemsE6epsvadbgkgkkG3nbYWsuQn3D8BUzGBphF21R_eX9RVPg470Ow3s1IRA4CoH_agLM8atHg-6/s2048/1D57F5C9-6637-4F97-96BB-D69BABA2BEE0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1805" data-original-width="2048" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnuNlc0yF5mkje_KtcO8m6gI1K1qEsCJKdoL2IuGg3Cpxoez83fnZL_fqsk_0obO1oemsE6epsvadbgkgkkG3nbYWsuQn3D8BUzGBphF21R_eX9RVPg470Ow3s1IRA4CoH_agLM8atHg-6/w640-h564/1D57F5C9-6637-4F97-96BB-D69BABA2BEE0.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>I can't wait for Christmas, can you??</p><p><br /></p><p>Until next time, --Y</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">From my Collection:</span></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Plaid pumpkin, Sisal pumpkins, mini pumpkins, jaunty teapot, and smartly dressed chappies, all, <i>Target</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Burlap handmade arcorns, <i>found at a local thrift years ago</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Off-white plates, <i>Ralph Lauren Whipstitch Collection</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pitcher, mugs and saucers, all, <i>Spode Woodland Collection, TJ Maxx, Marshall's, and HomeGoods</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cake Platter, <i>Spode Woodland Collection, Tuesday Morning</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Flatware, <i>Vintage,</i> <i>American Stainless International American Flair Collection </i><i>Local Antique</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">Simple creamer, <i>Origin Unknown</i> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><p>If <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">you enjoy this post, please visit the archives! </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You may also visit my full profile to view my other blogs. 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How was your Thanksgiving this year?? Mine was quite enjoyable because we haven't had a gathering this large in such a looonnng time!! The preparation for this was extensive, but well worth it! Unfortunately, it impeded my being able to post ahead of time this year. I've found that for the time being, it is much easier for me to share posts in real-time or as they have recently occurred. Kudos and God Bless those wonderful mom and dad bloggers who are able to juggle it all!! For me, as my children have become older and busier, it has been harder to post. I do love sharing and writing, reading and visiting, so please don't give up on me yet, lol!! I hope that even though this post is late, it can serve as inspiration for future gatherings!<p></p><p>When planning for a holiday, how do you set about the task? In the past when time was more ample, I tended to already have in my mind what I wanted to do weeks in advance. The past couple of years, I have been prone to setting the table a few days to about a week beforehand and editing the prior day to the event. This year was no exception. Today, I will be sharing the table I set prior to company arriving and the edited version I ended up with on Thanksgiving Day. I hope you enjoy the post!!</p><p>I decided I wanted to step out of the box this year and again use the blues and greys that compliment my in-home décor rather than utilizing the typical autumn colors. The result was a moody, cool and almost <i>refreshing</i> palette of color; a departure from the norm, but certainly a welcome one. </p><p><br /></p><p><b><i>The Mock-Up</i></b></p><p>For the mock table, I used a topper of linen in French Grey. A runner pumpkins in soft greys, oranges, and yellows on a background of teal was laid next.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rQ4AISDIDQfcKLgL9UuLSLwlkktpXaNuaQro7jvEYX16PT7AqIkMkxKrT02SpnksQiMx2j1n4QLqCEvAimC2ghv598v8eg_SlFe8VOoyrP3E9ylGUpvULQ9dwvkkMAv1a1pYgWESxNGg/s2048/2079DB9B-FD6F-497E-BAFC-096223BFB081.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1749" data-original-width="2048" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rQ4AISDIDQfcKLgL9UuLSLwlkktpXaNuaQro7jvEYX16PT7AqIkMkxKrT02SpnksQiMx2j1n4QLqCEvAimC2ghv598v8eg_SlFe8VOoyrP3E9ylGUpvULQ9dwvkkMAv1a1pYgWESxNGg/w640-h546/2079DB9B-FD6F-497E-BAFC-096223BFB081.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>Garlands of corresponding colored flowers, mini pumpkins, and a ribbon dancing down the length of the runner perfectly complimented the simple green-blue plates and jeweled-green stemware.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZkXofzZm5bbUH5kfrrnEF1Bo_wfQXM21NSc94W1ANTP73pODvbyckHrH7n6H4pv3XsUuUVSj3f14m1J9rsqLOcsJtAGpHXir1LnBfjRR7T-eCn3czqdK0u1oA68jNm-Of4FA8r7vxTZe/s2048/B4140B70-A95D-40E6-80C1-6FB4727F8C32.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZkXofzZm5bbUH5kfrrnEF1Bo_wfQXM21NSc94W1ANTP73pODvbyckHrH7n6H4pv3XsUuUVSj3f14m1J9rsqLOcsJtAGpHXir1LnBfjRR7T-eCn3czqdK0u1oA68jNm-Of4FA8r7vxTZe/w640-h426/B4140B70-A95D-40E6-80C1-6FB4727F8C32.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /> <p></p><p>I love this color!! The photos don't do it justice...they look green, but the color really is a lovely teal-green that match the dark pumpkins perfectly. So pretty!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2P8EARliJBwaVHq1cWUQZIe1akTOMQXJ_ubg4SO5ViFI_bQprSnFue1c1nyvyIEZ_V-7LD0ka1I7Y_4lc-GenSFqXmCdAF4Nd3fmoF7MhIEYISFxI0ML1g4qEo9Sygx43TrP5y2NCIlix/s2048/2DAD5FF2-6171-407B-83AA-6436B8AA2C7A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2P8EARliJBwaVHq1cWUQZIe1akTOMQXJ_ubg4SO5ViFI_bQprSnFue1c1nyvyIEZ_V-7LD0ka1I7Y_4lc-GenSFqXmCdAF4Nd3fmoF7MhIEYISFxI0ML1g4qEo9Sygx43TrP5y2NCIlix/w640-h426/2DAD5FF2-6171-407B-83AA-6436B8AA2C7A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>At each setting, a pumpkin and Autumnal floral pick were placed upon the plates. Some plates had the dark teal pumpkin and some had a glittery lighter green.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNbcx2spltkUJfP8mkx-RepHqj063RG-IT8zIc8qzkWJv8NST7PDGfjlCbtcKKI44W9uFv02SU8ihFQVGVzFbxuc9MdxQXdOWaxk0GPU-3ShIYyoG1HT25skovWSJeQOaPODkaWTaR5ox/s2048/3D8C66AD-1CF8-4C41-8370-0B7275184F70.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNbcx2spltkUJfP8mkx-RepHqj063RG-IT8zIc8qzkWJv8NST7PDGfjlCbtcKKI44W9uFv02SU8ihFQVGVzFbxuc9MdxQXdOWaxk0GPU-3ShIYyoG1HT25skovWSJeQOaPODkaWTaR5ox/w640-h426/3D8C66AD-1CF8-4C41-8370-0B7275184F70.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Closer look.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgUV3ycTdM-ClKU9uCDvXTYdPCdJdt6L-vr9fPzeuDzhZpcF2FgGR3Dzd5Y87lvLs0GRFqnfbSu7YrL92l1gr24AiksSN-EHyHsvOqfItgTUDXjAbxhp0soP3lynFXiNJx8pdmz7h4eWUG/s2048/FFE296DC-EABE-41DF-B9A2-AE3DDE67CBE5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgUV3ycTdM-ClKU9uCDvXTYdPCdJdt6L-vr9fPzeuDzhZpcF2FgGR3Dzd5Y87lvLs0GRFqnfbSu7YrL92l1gr24AiksSN-EHyHsvOqfItgTUDXjAbxhp0soP3lynFXiNJx8pdmz7h4eWUG/w640-h426/FFE296DC-EABE-41DF-B9A2-AE3DDE67CBE5.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Completed mock-up tablescape.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtI5S4mzmVPioIiTasfmFcehhGPHt_hFfEOSTssLtW7ZpiigNgz_3aNxyFP8ZTIVhHJdGxOkVb0Pi-A3Xcd6TFmua3YpocOj6N7oEs1dY61-gSVsYoiRqAlnVnjRpSkciP4Us0ItooPju/s2048/8E6C2F6B-CADD-45F3-B5D2-9F997B9346AF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtI5S4mzmVPioIiTasfmFcehhGPHt_hFfEOSTssLtW7ZpiigNgz_3aNxyFP8ZTIVhHJdGxOkVb0Pi-A3Xcd6TFmua3YpocOj6N7oEs1dY61-gSVsYoiRqAlnVnjRpSkciP4Us0ItooPju/w640-h426/8E6C2F6B-CADD-45F3-B5D2-9F997B9346AF.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p>Video of the table.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NHkTREoLeTo" width="320" youtube-src-id="NHkTREoLeTo"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b><i>The Real Deal</i></b></p><p>On Thanksgiving Day, I found that we were having more guests than anticipated, and therefore, I needed to use other plates because I didn't have enough of the green-blue. I decided to use my French Blue fleur-de-lis plates, and I also included a dessert plate (who doesn't indulge in a great slice of pie this time of year!?). To make the setting more "Autumn" rather than Spring which those blue plates would normally be indicative of, I used bronzey-colored chargers. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZgz9b08WWh4LnXcVtBlq723-itqNaSo_L63p_GzZORufeOniBfGOozpZGoYLAumEd3ORGY5ZN6jQM5pPt9__WJtyYkdfMLxj5g99ULFSnGG1bzxvEZPS3DVZI0Vnf-j3CyZtgLxpu7CH/s2048/5FF09BE4-683A-4D3F-B4C7-EE90A27EB1D3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZgz9b08WWh4LnXcVtBlq723-itqNaSo_L63p_GzZORufeOniBfGOozpZGoYLAumEd3ORGY5ZN6jQM5pPt9__WJtyYkdfMLxj5g99ULFSnGG1bzxvEZPS3DVZI0Vnf-j3CyZtgLxpu7CH/w480-h640/5FF09BE4-683A-4D3F-B4C7-EE90A27EB1D3.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><br /> <p></p><p>You'll note that I also pared down the embellishments on the length of the table, omitting the flowers, and instead using the ribbon, pumpkins, and sweet little pinecones here and there. I also used only one simple pumpkin on each plate; this made both much easier to move aside once my guests arrived. A white damask was used instead of the French linen to accomodate the addition of both leaves in the table. </p><p>Although these photos were taken with my older Ipad rather than the camera as they were with the mock-up table, the irony is these picture really showcase a truer representation of the color pallette. Again I have to mention how much I love, love the color of this stemware!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtg-ZUxC6U4zxhXdKxagUvvldD3OdHHICeG-_7UWQxv8iGOjWmvGDS1ctWUOqFcp26U32RfICvS345GY7IU8ID3FZA4dhqNyHV6BTmBArpidUYJouHBHjVAjKRm-Dfhx5YnJWmLGx7AaFi/s2048/B7119DD8-01F9-4BCE-B06E-840E8307C623.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtg-ZUxC6U4zxhXdKxagUvvldD3OdHHICeG-_7UWQxv8iGOjWmvGDS1ctWUOqFcp26U32RfICvS345GY7IU8ID3FZA4dhqNyHV6BTmBArpidUYJouHBHjVAjKRm-Dfhx5YnJWmLGx7AaFi/w480-h640/B7119DD8-01F9-4BCE-B06E-840E8307C623.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p>The complete real-deal tablescape.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ77zwzPWWGH8nx72vBvFR4H0SfLFN_0sxsnyAvO6bLOFKLpF1HwKnEltxzPJyxf2OdBV7bmnDC6PLHBspn1-9-bG1pVEscnmLsVsm1J4fY6p4WUuCzXeB2bZFD2kR6L7L_Ds8xUtaqgmH/s2048/E366610F-FC6F-4D48-BC63-DF6DD736108B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ77zwzPWWGH8nx72vBvFR4H0SfLFN_0sxsnyAvO6bLOFKLpF1HwKnEltxzPJyxf2OdBV7bmnDC6PLHBspn1-9-bG1pVEscnmLsVsm1J4fY6p4WUuCzXeB2bZFD2kR6L7L_Ds8xUtaqgmH/w480-h640/E366610F-FC6F-4D48-BC63-DF6DD736108B.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Which do you prefer? Do you set mock tables in order to plan for your guests, or do you like to wing it and set things impromptu?</p><p>I hope everyone had a blessed, blessed Thanksgiving!!</p><p><br /></p><p>Until next we meet!</p><p><br /></p><p>--Y</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div><p>From my collection:</p><div><i><b>The Mock Up</b></i></div><div>Plates and stemware,<i> generic</i></div><div>French linen, <i>Colorbird French Vintage Collection, from Amazon</i></div><div>Runner, <i>Nicole Miller</i></div><div>Glitter pumpkins and flower garland, <i>The 99¢ Store</i></div><div>Autumnal picks, <i>Big Lots</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><b><i>The Real Deal</i></b></div><div>White damask tablecloth, <i>TJ Maxx/HomeGoods</i></div><div>Chargers and French Blue Fleur-de-lis plates, <i>Tai-Pan Trading</i></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">Mini pumpkins at each setting, <i>Target</i></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">If you enjoy this post, please visit the archives! 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