Better Late Than Never Party Recap

<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Ah man,that was some serious partying! </span><br /><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I can still hear the sounds of turkeys in my ears and who could pass up those pumpkin martinis and sweet potato pie!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> What time did you get home, you look tired?</span><br /><div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It never fails that there is always the party favorite. Typically they arrive "fashionably "late, but this time she showed up right on time to show us her beautiful PB inspired tablescape.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdtOxwrL7g-Jo7F4q8J7NTUOAx2YU0oUC8Z87iDOYBhjHsHr1tqUG8rZOPJsTdG4ni2nw-29341aZFv1p8O3snVG95_wt2jCrkk87saVYPtSHYMd3DydmIRWgVqgO1OnPIyV4abVEi1oIj/s1600/8154563057_5912670855_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdtOxwrL7g-Jo7F4q8J7NTUOAx2YU0oUC8Z87iDOYBhjHsHr1tqUG8rZOPJsTdG4ni2nw-29341aZFv1p8O3snVG95_wt2jCrkk87saVYPtSHYMd3DydmIRWgVqgO1OnPIyV4abVEi1oIj/s640/8154563057_5912670855_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Yes, Shirley from <a href="http://housepitalitydesigns.com/2012/11/04/a-fall-tablescape-pottery-barn-inspired-2/"><i>Housepitality Designs</i></a> sure can move to the turkey dance and not to be confused with the chicken dance, as evidence in her beautiful table.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Someone else that I thought was groovin to the turkey dance was my favorite </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Kristen from </span><a href="http://sophiasdecor.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-table-setting.html" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Sophias Decor</i></a><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpo77osnTQPnaHBkioheLvIPxTy5QZywVOdp77T1rnTEbISVQ3tPo-PQ_UZJAr1RjZtnbsiKa-GY0qKEq79pc8gx-zOOH-Zp5bElrk24XhPjfmE58HcgIXerMeDy6U3D53hI2Ec0I22FEI/s1600/thanksgiving+table2+(1+of+1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpo77osnTQPnaHBkioheLvIPxTy5QZywVOdp77T1rnTEbISVQ3tPo-PQ_UZJAr1RjZtnbsiKa-GY0qKEq79pc8gx-zOOH-Zp5bElrk24XhPjfmE58HcgIXerMeDy6U3D53hI2Ec0I22FEI/s640/thanksgiving+table2+(1+of+1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Her combination of color, texture and use of natural elements on her table were just stunning. I especially loved the use of cotton in her arrangements.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I sure hope you had just as much fun picking up some last minute inspiration and hopefully incorporating some into your holiday decorating as I did. Thanks to my wonderful co-hosts who are also sharing some of their party favorites today, so don't forget to stop by to say hello.</span></div><div><br /><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.383333206176758px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.attagirlsays.com/2012/11/02/how-to-organize-your-office-with-a-paintbrush/" style="color: #929292; text-decoration: none;">Amy @ Atta Girl Says</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.383333206176758px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.worthingcourt.blogspot.com/" style="color: #929292; text-decoration: none;">Suzy @ Worthington Court</a> </span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.383333206176758px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.everydayhomeblog.com/" style="color: #929292; text-decoration: none;">Barb @ The Everyday Home. </a></span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">See you tomorrow for my Weekly Wow's. I am off to help out at my son's school fall festival. Have a great day!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>

Better Late Than Never Party Recap

Ah man,that was some serious partying!  I can still hear the sounds of turkeys in my ears and who could pass up those pumpkin martinis and s...

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My .50 Art Work

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Typically, I  am not the bragging type. Nope, not me. Never been.</span></div><div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" 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/AVvXsEg9O6RwFcAcH3yZkWob9POLvs4nFFpE4dW0RKZvyCVSt5dAdkFXZaTWVlqMlz7IIQ7e26Bf2WUEtGbCfZvFlr3H94Fu7Tl6LDAgY2pfrRPYxdM9V7SNoANakTUBDeUnGTm6sY6jLTLz8FyB/s1600/IMG_2323.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9O6RwFcAcH3yZkWob9POLvs4nFFpE4dW0RKZvyCVSt5dAdkFXZaTWVlqMlz7IIQ7e26Bf2WUEtGbCfZvFlr3H94Fu7Tl6LDAgY2pfrRPYxdM9V7SNoANakTUBDeUnGTm6sY6jLTLz8FyB/s640/IMG_2323.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Sure from time to time you may hear me brag on my kids, about how sweet they are,  how smart they are, but nothing out of the norm. Nothing excessive.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> Oh and by the way, they're cute too.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DbJFJUjk0WYzlMm-OEFKt5uJLXxe4sxccQjLmr3xW-4JfCiEJgzMYOd7mfLTu3U_B9b3nu0bD3tot60dIbOy3SpeHR8x04JXc5aj06IMYHrtnEc2ZMFi0ZlA6ltnEIi9qKlNMXoMuKxg/s1600/IMG_2316.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DbJFJUjk0WYzlMm-OEFKt5uJLXxe4sxccQjLmr3xW-4JfCiEJgzMYOd7mfLTu3U_B9b3nu0bD3tot60dIbOy3SpeHR8x04JXc5aj06IMYHrtnEc2ZMFi0ZlA6ltnEIi9qKlNMXoMuKxg/s640/IMG_2316.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">And the plain truth of the matter is, that I would be happy for you whether you bragged or not. See, I would be over the moon that you child is the next Honey Boo-Boo star or that your 14 year old grandchild just graduated from high school and they just got accepted to Harvard .   </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxDmshFQQg4AnvcSn0ik1fUbqj7hpWNKITVfPFgQ9inaUyvdsMREB8ACuzP2q9ABnmlvz_NlMphR6Y2ohKR_mRSeudekvEVA8S6PXqzBxN0udwPm85XPBILPtX2k05lbguCksOl6Uw8GAI/s1600/IMG_2538.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxDmshFQQg4AnvcSn0ik1fUbqj7hpWNKITVfPFgQ9inaUyvdsMREB8ACuzP2q9ABnmlvz_NlMphR6Y2ohKR_mRSeudekvEVA8S6PXqzBxN0udwPm85XPBILPtX2k05lbguCksOl6Uw8GAI/s640/IMG_2538.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Those things just make me happy. Thrilled. Ecstatic.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Just like this .50 art work that I created with a fork and spoon found at an Estate Sale.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDpWScrHEn-lUo9JEX3I7E4lKhYDAaZxYvXg3d8bLkT6XjpEQYJVY39sQnoIcwIDdzA0mSMKxR_w-LP_lULfkZ7ggFlCT4oh0wstGCYm0Ox1KiXHAPkSTsMvmOKPCYO14btgHy576Lwbt/s1600/IMG_2540.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDpWScrHEn-lUo9JEX3I7E4lKhYDAaZxYvXg3d8bLkT6XjpEQYJVY39sQnoIcwIDdzA0mSMKxR_w-LP_lULfkZ7ggFlCT4oh0wstGCYm0Ox1KiXHAPkSTsMvmOKPCYO14btgHy576Lwbt/s640/IMG_2540.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">They look pretty amazing sprayed in copper paint that I had </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">leftover from this <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/10/is-it-happily-ever-after.html"><b><i>project</i></b></a>, and secured on a piece </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">of burlap and then hung on an old refinished frame.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_0RdGjCZkElB1L_GXQwbc3bIjJ-N9_WdS_wnCqJm4y_R0TpGcRw4eM9UILbC_AQ8fBl_jnqOfBdiK_IfyJNBdOLE0TLrPC52B6XZoGSblE5yg8w4iYVsnBv4JAYRgfo4amya1tRAdFtM/s1600/IMG_2313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_0RdGjCZkElB1L_GXQwbc3bIjJ-N9_WdS_wnCqJm4y_R0TpGcRw4eM9UILbC_AQ8fBl_jnqOfBdiK_IfyJNBdOLE0TLrPC52B6XZoGSblE5yg8w4iYVsnBv4JAYRgfo4amya1tRAdFtM/s640/IMG_2313.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I'm not bragging. Just saying, that's all.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2C_YYPR-jcDF8NzyJTMy-IsUyBhf4lACApJTNVSV2lGB0_AetmFtTpQTdYk1EalbncRSgVMjDjTLjKTgeb4JypdDFrGqlWs-pMAFWx_HQM5QZt4Uuyby84irA-5MSBRIBa-22fO3yg9K7/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2C_YYPR-jcDF8NzyJTMy-IsUyBhf4lACApJTNVSV2lGB0_AetmFtTpQTdYk1EalbncRSgVMjDjTLjKTgeb4JypdDFrGqlWs-pMAFWx_HQM5QZt4Uuyby84irA-5MSBRIBa-22fO3yg9K7/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Grateful for</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">a country where we can exercise our right to vote</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Sharing:</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><a href="http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/2012/11/fabulously-creative-friday-linky-party.html">Jennifer Rizzo</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.beneathmyheart.net/2012/11/best-diy-projects-of-november-linky-party-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-diy-projects-of-november-linky-party-2">Beneath My Heart</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2012/11/sns-164-hand-built-furniture.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20blogspot/KCcu%20(Funky%20Junk%20Interiors)">Funky Junk Interiors</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>

My .50 Art Work

Typically, I  am not the bragging type. Nope, not me. Never been. Sure from time to time you may hear me brag on my kids, about how sweet th...

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Need Your Support- Socks For Sandy

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGIvxYj2M-T6Upa9nyJTyIadurBkPqcUH3khyphenhyphenypAYChKJ6N5Fr72EaKPcoqbtXTXv1Twk3BN0VcdIRjhmEOdJgRCs9BDgsTnxQ1MwD4A3l1pLLxCNPwZ6zs6bKd0ysE9ba-5NMb8StY5NV/s1600/SocksForSandyButton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGIvxYj2M-T6Upa9nyJTyIadurBkPqcUH3khyphenhyphenypAYChKJ6N5Fr72EaKPcoqbtXTXv1Twk3BN0VcdIRjhmEOdJgRCs9BDgsTnxQ1MwD4A3l1pLLxCNPwZ6zs6bKd0ysE9ba-5NMb8StY5NV/s640/SocksForSandyButton.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">This past week has been so unsettling for me knowing that friends in this country were suffering, cold and homeless.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hearing about the people still without power and watching the long lines at the gas pumps is heavy on my heart. Today I am reaching out to you, in case you feel the same way.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;">Members of the <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/"><b><i>Hometalk community</i></b></a> are rallying behind this effort. Our mission is a simple one with a fast turn around time. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;">We're focusing on providing warm socks, gloves and winter hats to those who need it most right <b>now</b>.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">You can help us gather up some warmth to share by collecting socks, gloves and winter hats - for men, women and children of all ages - and sending them to:</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Socks for Sandy</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">P.O. Box 520</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Little Egg Harbor, NJ  08087</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;"></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Please mail by Friday, November 9, since the need is urgent. </span></i></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Laura a fellow Blogger at <a href="http://petscribbles.blogspot.com/2012/11/socks-for-sandy-helping-sandys-victims.html"><i><b>Pet Scribbles</b></i></a> and Hometalk member (you can read her story on her blog) will receive all packages and immediately take them to the local hurricane shelter for distribution. Any excess will be given to the other hurricane shelters up and down New Jersey's coastline. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;"><b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;"><b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Another option:</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #767676; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Donating directly to the Red Cross is still the fastest way to get your money into the hands of those who need it the most.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #767676; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #767676; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dhV58qFYO9E/UJVw1kGtmtI/AAAAAAAADho/Qlm3kJkow8o/s1600/384843_4659560694598_1634515046_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #4ebac4; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dhV58qFYO9E/UJVw1kGtmtI/AAAAAAAADho/Qlm3kJkow8o/s640/384843_4659560694598_1634515046_n.jpg" style="border: none; position: relative;" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I know the Northeast Thanks you too!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2C_YYPR-jcDF8NzyJTMy-IsUyBhf4lACApJTNVSV2lGB0_AetmFtTpQTdYk1EalbncRSgVMjDjTLjKTgeb4JypdDFrGqlWs-pMAFWx_HQM5QZt4Uuyby84irA-5MSBRIBa-22fO3yg9K7/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2C_YYPR-jcDF8NzyJTMy-IsUyBhf4lACApJTNVSV2lGB0_AetmFtTpQTdYk1EalbncRSgVMjDjTLjKTgeb4JypdDFrGqlWs-pMAFWx_HQM5QZt4Uuyby84irA-5MSBRIBa-22fO3yg9K7/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Grateful for:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Making a difference in someones life today.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">  </span></div><div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Need Your Support- Socks For Sandy

This past week has been so unsettling for me knowing that friends in this country were suffering, cold and homeless. Hearing about the peopl...

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"Better Late Than Never" Thanksgiving Party!

<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Earlier today I shared my "They're At The Door" Arrangement. You can find the details of how to whip this together <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/11/their-at-door-arrangement.html"><i><b>here</b></i></a>.</span><br /><div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" 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/AVvXsEg3_uDpa875sFR1v2ziWkIL3y4venM3dMhodvGvfouromigN_CtmBUeYkQOTRohQxGj3P4BMDoHlsvfU62T20iCfFxsyklXgBxWiuvEIH9CFfdPGYfet9tq2T4yswW0fTQe_m1xJBVA6qyW/s1600/IMG_2628.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3_uDpa875sFR1v2ziWkIL3y4venM3dMhodvGvfouromigN_CtmBUeYkQOTRohQxGj3P4BMDoHlsvfU62T20iCfFxsyklXgBxWiuvEIH9CFfdPGYfet9tq2T4yswW0fTQe_m1xJBVA6qyW/s640/IMG_2628.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><center><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="none" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftopthistopthat.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Ftheir-at-door-arrangement.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-EVRmPNnlGKQ%2FUJWzExwk2VI%2FAAAAAAAAXzg%2FEwC4Z1lYbTE%2Fs1600%2FIMG_2628.JPG%22%20imageanchor%3D%221%22%20style%3D%22margin-left%3A%201em%3B%20margin-right%3A%201em%3B%22%3E%3Cimg%20border%3D%220%22%20height%3D%22640%22%20src%3D%22http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-EVRmPNnlGKQ%2FUJWzExwk2VI%2FAAAAAAAAXzg%2FEwC4Z1lYbTE%2Fs640%2FIMG_2628.JPG%22%20width%3D%22426%22&description=Super%20Easy%20Thanksgiving%20Centerpiece"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hopefully everyone at the table will be talking about the beautiful fall colors in your arrangement instead of your faux pumpkin tucked in the middle, </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">as they feast on your yummy dinner</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOMHybQSevg6FxZyZ_zK1r76hewEjZGleQGILgdKRp3uPFcFfnxPVWc3VfaZ3Vgs1w8An2SHTiUI9bb1WOos-ZMtI6UxRvhHequ3MRC8Q2rPZFdJPwZAqFbUMHNq6am5tVd3BZblyH52RH/s1600/IMG_2626.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOMHybQSevg6FxZyZ_zK1r76hewEjZGleQGILgdKRp3uPFcFfnxPVWc3VfaZ3Vgs1w8An2SHTiUI9bb1WOos-ZMtI6UxRvhHequ3MRC8Q2rPZFdJPwZAqFbUMHNq6am5tVd3BZblyH52RH/s640/IMG_2626.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Now it's your turn to inspire and share.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOekaUNx57ZFZIm_VmRGoL6k6YHnzQm1u50cFmwj2i4OAaERnPhQFiDZXMNZkW4PyaDPa8UgzVbFEuYURuDSq5uSb-qVY1H3ji-lZ9B1MGQhvpiorSZEZOk_0wJ54rJ7uI2GMeEJ1DOtD-/s1600/FallBlogHopButton250X250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOekaUNx57ZFZIm_VmRGoL6k6YHnzQm1u50cFmwj2i4OAaERnPhQFiDZXMNZkW4PyaDPa8UgzVbFEuYURuDSq5uSb-qVY1H3ji-lZ9B1MGQhvpiorSZEZOk_0wJ54rJ7uI2GMeEJ1DOtD-/s1600/FallBlogHopButton250X250.jpg" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Link up any Thanksgiving </span><b style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">only</b><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> inspiring idea or projects (past posts are welcomed). Remember, when you link up here it will appear on all of the co-hosts blogs.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.attagirlsays.com/2012/11/02/how-to-organize-your-office-with-a-paintbrush/">Amy @ Atta Girl Says</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.worthingcourt.blogspot.com/">Suzy @ Worthington Court</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.everydayhomeblog.com/">Barb @ The Everyday Home. </a></span></div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Be sure to visit my co-hosts and see what last minute ideas they have come up with.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2C_YYPR-jcDF8NzyJTMy-IsUyBhf4lACApJTNVSV2lGB0_AetmFtTpQTdYk1EalbncRSgVMjDjTLjKTgeb4JypdDFrGqlWs-pMAFWx_HQM5QZt4Uuyby84irA-5MSBRIBa-22fO3yg9K7/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2C_YYPR-jcDF8NzyJTMy-IsUyBhf4lACApJTNVSV2lGB0_AetmFtTpQTdYk1EalbncRSgVMjDjTLjKTgeb4JypdDFrGqlWs-pMAFWx_HQM5QZt4Uuyby84irA-5MSBRIBa-22fO3yg9K7/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">PS- Be sure to come back on <b><i>Friday the 9th</i></b> when we share our party favorites!</span><br /><div><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">PPS- Check back in December for another installment of "Better Late Than Never" for the holidays.</span></div><div></div></div><div><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=170337" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><!-- end LinkyTools script --><br /></div><div><br /></div></center>

"Better Late Than Never" Thanksgiving Party!

Earlier today I shared my "They're At The Door" Arrangement. You can find the details of how to whip this together here . Hope...

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"They're At The Door" Arrangement

<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Are you one of those? You know, the one that thinks there's plenty of time left, no worries, I'll get it done types? If that's you, yes you, then consider me your Thanksgiving Inspiration fairy. Let's face it with 19 days left, you need a fairy.  Here's a sprinkle of fairy dust.....</span><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> "They're at the Door" Arrangement</span></div></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/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3_uDpa875sFR1v2ziWkIL3y4venM3dMhodvGvfouromigN_CtmBUeYkQOTRohQxGj3P4BMDoHlsvfU62T20iCfFxsyklXgBxWiuvEIH9CFfdPGYfet9tq2T4yswW0fTQe_m1xJBVA6qyW/s1600/IMG_2628.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" center="center" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3_uDpa875sFR1v2ziWkIL3y4venM3dMhodvGvfouromigN_CtmBUeYkQOTRohQxGj3P4BMDoHlsvfU62T20iCfFxsyklXgBxWiuvEIH9CFfdPGYfet9tq2T4yswW0fTQe_m1xJBVA6qyW/s640/IMG_2628.JPG" width="426" /></a><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftopthistopthat.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Ftheir-at-door-arrangement.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-EVRmPNnlGKQ%2FUJWzExwk2VI%2FAAAAAAAAXzg%2FEwC4Z1lYbTE%2Fs1600%2FIMG_2628.JPG%22%20imageanchor%3D%221%22%20style%3D%22margin-left%3A%201em%3B%20margin-right%3A%201em%3B%22%3E%3Cimg%20border%3D%220%22%20height%3D%22640%22%20src%3D%22http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-EVRmPNnlGKQ%2FUJWzExwk2VI%2FAAAAAAAAXzg%2FEwC4Z1lYbTE%2Fs640%2FIMG_2628.JPG%22%20width%3D%22426%22&description=Last%20Minute%20Centerpiece%20idea%20for%20the%20Thanksgiving%20table"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">This arrangement can be done quick, will wow the Aunt Mable that you have not seen in years and will be the hit of the thanksgiving table ( both kid and adult).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The arrangement starts with your favorite bowl. Remember why this my favorite <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/01/true-story-how-two-silver-bowls-became.html"><i>here</i></a>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Place a grapevine wreath and pumpkin in the bowl. <i>See how I went out back and whipped this up <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/10/my-southern-fall-porch.html">here</a>. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillGYcQ38UOQv7WvHe-SbnQToXOz-L1-x7xgbTNR2sabSZetELOAvB1lVbAbpAeODAShMHBdZRLewZsVx9BrCyCBOZGjFGP4Jt55ADB1okMjg1GffnGp1nmPsYMEq4NiEvkx6OogegDbDO/s1600/IMG_2555.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillGYcQ38UOQv7WvHe-SbnQToXOz-L1-x7xgbTNR2sabSZetELOAvB1lVbAbpAeODAShMHBdZRLewZsVx9BrCyCBOZGjFGP4Jt55ADB1okMjg1GffnGp1nmPsYMEq4NiEvkx6OogegDbDO/s640/IMG_2555.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Next you will want to place some fall leaves ( faux or real) under the wreath.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK8O0r7eYpA6pYNX4nUwPwUNliJRuDPHocdre0xgqZWDSsNZ9rpquoETyDf09WU_PzArdYAZsl37kgq0_hQff34c08j_lC0gJDCeKFIHpk6v3oPUnPsZaaoyqStDcXbA8VhgYhOqI9eCzL/s1600/IMG_2515.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK8O0r7eYpA6pYNX4nUwPwUNliJRuDPHocdre0xgqZWDSsNZ9rpquoETyDf09WU_PzArdYAZsl37kgq0_hQff34c08j_lC0gJDCeKFIHpk6v3oPUnPsZaaoyqStDcXbA8VhgYhOqI9eCzL/s640/IMG_2515.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> You could get away with a pretty decent arrangement at this point, but remember the Aunt Mable that you have not seen in years? </span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Next take a fall arrangement of flowers and start filling in at the base of the arrangement. Working your way around the entire wreath.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbB5_cNg1T0ZXlW-LQ4UhrENTn1HUI10G1iS4iI-vVfZT0becTy3YXuxG6C5SuNCEFSpBHP5d8ri7ni4h6btHYeQCkDHNczSKnFm3F9lgojkjlr5mXAMzxatTnUBxvp7zb8Sp67QM83IwQ/s1600/IMG_2613.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbB5_cNg1T0ZXlW-LQ4UhrENTn1HUI10G1iS4iI-vVfZT0becTy3YXuxG6C5SuNCEFSpBHP5d8ri7ni4h6btHYeQCkDHNczSKnFm3F9lgojkjlr5mXAMzxatTnUBxvp7zb8Sp67QM83IwQ/s640/IMG_2613.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2TEw5FZhvq0NdC7UNikaAsKt_9E36UEvgrVbcVVvaw-0VVYeVWQ589ys_ne9sL9-Jc9BJghhcWhukG2PvhvSfBSpYwEoxsgyPv_Jv0qOKpNhHIaDVeuFL42Et7DFP_fj2GM5AaKWe52V9/s1600/IMG_2627.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2TEw5FZhvq0NdC7UNikaAsKt_9E36UEvgrVbcVVvaw-0VVYeVWQ589ys_ne9sL9-Jc9BJghhcWhukG2PvhvSfBSpYwEoxsgyPv_Jv0qOKpNhHIaDVeuFL42Et7DFP_fj2GM5AaKWe52V9/s640/IMG_2627.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7XVehW808PeIS6QBbatrnSoSIMZlxci2liDbuXwB3u-W5kDntd7myehGtNDNez4b3pacO1RwmrVX9b9YVjKRXwEBdwmXIiMtXYG_PhW-Sb1Wkp_d0rwm12oHHFQWpuEL3S8B5TVmIWqU/s1600/IMG_2618.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7XVehW808PeIS6QBbatrnSoSIMZlxci2liDbuXwB3u-W5kDntd7myehGtNDNez4b3pacO1RwmrVX9b9YVjKRXwEBdwmXIiMtXYG_PhW-Sb1Wkp_d0rwm12oHHFQWpuEL3S8B5TVmIWqU/s640/IMG_2618.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">At this point, your company is knocking so make sure all the flowers are tucked in and the pumpkin is secure as you run to get it on the table before you open the door.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglP4b931nT8rSO7x_loY1b0V9JZxMrUIJLE3G3SDHRchZ_ZnbMppPKOQdelwNz_xEHAFcjgVseoX8_6cFBdeo5GLUOFiJMozVwVlsKRu_oyJcJW61d-8_X1PpjXDUjfPTv4YEKhkTCw_vH/s1600/IMG_2619.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglP4b931nT8rSO7x_loY1b0V9JZxMrUIJLE3G3SDHRchZ_ZnbMppPKOQdelwNz_xEHAFcjgVseoX8_6cFBdeo5GLUOFiJMozVwVlsKRu_oyJcJW61d-8_X1PpjXDUjfPTv4YEKhkTCw_vH/s640/IMG_2619.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Aunt Mable will swear that you picked the arrangement up at the florist, and of course just for her!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">For More of My Fall/Thanksgiving Projects click <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/p/fall-inspiration.html"><b><i>here</i></b></a>.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2C_YYPR-jcDF8NzyJTMy-IsUyBhf4lACApJTNVSV2lGB0_AetmFtTpQTdYk1EalbncRSgVMjDjTLjKTgeb4JypdDFrGqlWs-pMAFWx_HQM5QZt4Uuyby84irA-5MSBRIBa-22fO3yg9K7/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2C_YYPR-jcDF8NzyJTMy-IsUyBhf4lACApJTNVSV2lGB0_AetmFtTpQTdYk1EalbncRSgVMjDjTLjKTgeb4JypdDFrGqlWs-pMAFWx_HQM5QZt4Uuyby84irA-5MSBRIBa-22fO3yg9K7/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Don't forget the "Better Late Than Never" party starts tonight at 7:00pm est. See you there!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGV8v93RkfiB7Ff7h7Fo_etrGKmv3ejBFKp7saEyinNnxACfcwJdTy8Q4lfEfTNKPakwD9k2YoDWY-q5hx-Ieh9k2xjV_r53hjxvUDlRfoCq-ZdwQTaTNY49MuO-VXD40juht1F0LQc6J/s1600/FallBlogHopButton250X250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGV8v93RkfiB7Ff7h7Fo_etrGKmv3ejBFKp7saEyinNnxACfcwJdTy8Q4lfEfTNKPakwD9k2YoDWY-q5hx-Ieh9k2xjV_r53hjxvUDlRfoCq-ZdwQTaTNY49MuO-VXD40juht1F0LQc6J/s1600/FallBlogHopButton250X250.jpg" /></a></div><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Grateful for:</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">My three beautiful children who were truly miracles.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Sharing at: </span><!-- end LinkyTools script --></i><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/labeling-the-baskets-in-the-closet-expedit-with-bronze-hanging-tags/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BetweenNapsOnThePorch+%28BETWEEN+NAPS+ON+THE+PORCH%29">Between Naps on the Porch</a></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/tuesdays-treasures-110/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuesdays-treasures-110">Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a></span><br /><a href="http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/2012/11/tweak-it-tuesday-14/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20blogspot/KxqG%20(COZY%20LITTLE%20HOUSE)">Cozy Little House</a><br /><a href="http://homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-84.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thestoriesofa2z%2FVisw+%28Home+Stories+A+to+Z%29">Homestories AtoZ</a><br /><a href="http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/">Uncommon Designs Online</a><br /><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2012/11/wow-us-wednesdays-91.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SavvySouthernStyle+%28Savvy+Southern+Style%29">Savvy Southern Style</a><br /><a href="http://www.freckledlaundry.com/2012/11/air-your-laundry-friday-textile-party-and-a-time-change.html">Freckled Laundry</a><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>

"They're At The Door" Arrangement

Are you one of those? You know, the one that thinks there's plenty of time left, no worries, I'll get it done types? If that's y...

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Weekly Wow's and a Party!

<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This has been a really interesting week hasn't it? From observing the devastation left from Sandy in the North East,  politicians mud slinging with days until the Election and now coming off of a sugar high from Halloween candy- I am glad it's over!</span><br /><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> Before I get into my random inspiration that I found this week I wanted to let you know, especially all you last minute peeps ( you know who you are) that I am joining a few other blogging buddies for a "Better Late Than Never" party featuring some Thanksgiving inspiration.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKwTvAxc5poLFy0qMDeldgO7ZHs6QPVbRpk4cTk3YTQHU0bQSLs7A52SCrvXVOzVtC2qTgYvBnpp5LTGpFcAaIU0wf2zIH0ANXzr7Jpp2MgarT1ZWTdmw17tAWt12RTKlenaZ2CHIZK5Na/s1600/FallBlogHopButton250X250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKwTvAxc5poLFy0qMDeldgO7ZHs6QPVbRpk4cTk3YTQHU0bQSLs7A52SCrvXVOzVtC2qTgYvBnpp5LTGpFcAaIU0wf2zIH0ANXzr7Jpp2MgarT1ZWTdmw17tAWt12RTKlenaZ2CHIZK5Na/s400/FallBlogHopButton250X250.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Party starts tomorrow ( Sunday) at 7:00 pm est. When you link up here, it will be shared on all 4 blogs. I hope you will join us and share your thanksgiving projects. </span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Coffee anyone? Yvonne over at <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/10/easy-fall-coffee-bar.html"><b><i>StoneGable</i></b></a> shares this delightful  Fall coffee bar.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLfXJQfTSSAIPOUyvu4-id9Q0ahcfAK7wX7MlPpClg-AH3GrAt69k9n5bHv6NB0ufuUzdhdk73Vcvzs0jUB1sxuC04UWwTDHizBA8sefF9Ra1Uzl1xt6Ze9nEaT9JRtSi0kH_D6DWIhoXG/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_1942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLfXJQfTSSAIPOUyvu4-id9Q0ahcfAK7wX7MlPpClg-AH3GrAt69k9n5bHv6NB0ufuUzdhdk73Vcvzs0jUB1sxuC04UWwTDHizBA8sefF9Ra1Uzl1xt6Ze9nEaT9JRtSi0kH_D6DWIhoXG/s640/Copy+of+IMG_1942.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Talk about a roadside rescue!<a href="http://www.megandmums.com/2012/11/roadside-rubbish-to-royalty.html">  <b><i>Megan And Mums </i></b></a> turns this old desk into Royalty.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNW-sSE_1DUC9tk6pvtwfo00ELS05J4HTpV22LWvXkpQmGTGkSOhq8WDA5OdpG6E2f8f_7JmQRtWeYWlSli3NR6h53nAoT5OxbgccTzPcccagvFqPpBslNv0CwjqvIz3xWdq6jXvssLD4e/s1600/IMGP2438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNW-sSE_1DUC9tk6pvtwfo00ELS05J4HTpV22LWvXkpQmGTGkSOhq8WDA5OdpG6E2f8f_7JmQRtWeYWlSli3NR6h53nAoT5OxbgccTzPcccagvFqPpBslNv0CwjqvIz3xWdq6jXvssLD4e/s640/IMGP2438.jpg" width="548" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.meandmydiy.com/2012/11/laundry-room-makeover.html" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Me and My DIY</i></b> </a><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> has no excuse not to do her </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Laundry</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> now! You will want to see her before and after transformation of her Laundry Room.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_uMydMo-3jQWwyaNieguMnX6OJVy7Ddvjw3sAMY3sTxqUTILKUyl9KKON9-uIdkF_LKhkQ-kvO6gak2767ZcoOpv2yx-K4K5_vO82asSERJgMk3WOksEaYHwbD0wvb7dZzmznBFkV2yD/s1600/685_IMG_1635-copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_uMydMo-3jQWwyaNieguMnX6OJVy7Ddvjw3sAMY3sTxqUTILKUyl9KKON9-uIdkF_LKhkQ-kvO6gak2767ZcoOpv2yx-K4K5_vO82asSERJgMk3WOksEaYHwbD0wvb7dZzmznBFkV2yD/s640/685_IMG_1635-copy.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I love this glass bottle lamp knock off from <a href="http://theconcretecottage.blogspot.com/2012/10/glass-bottle-lamp-diy-pottery-barn.html"><b><i>The Concrete Cottage</i></b></a>. She shares a great tutorial.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYE0AGYmUrvCJGzE8H12qgj7A1sKBx9KdfKtwpN7Prco_3CzGfNGDnWnDozdWdofdXy5TmHC_ISycp8W3bXrJyRgda_myF6TVKvrTp3D71PfLIvskCZUg5-XQ9QKz0lX4PuJtjQb3BONlM/s1600/Glass+Jug+Bottle+Lamp+Burlap+Shade+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYE0AGYmUrvCJGzE8H12qgj7A1sKBx9KdfKtwpN7Prco_3CzGfNGDnWnDozdWdofdXy5TmHC_ISycp8W3bXrJyRgda_myF6TVKvrTp3D71PfLIvskCZUg5-XQ9QKz0lX4PuJtjQb3BONlM/s640/Glass+Jug+Bottle+Lamp+Burlap+Shade+2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Hope you make it a great day! See you back here tomorrow for the Better Late </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Than</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> Never Link Party. Party starts at 7:00 pm est.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2C_YYPR-jcDF8NzyJTMy-IsUyBhf4lACApJTNVSV2lGB0_AetmFtTpQTdYk1EalbncRSgVMjDjTLjKTgeb4JypdDFrGqlWs-pMAFWx_HQM5QZt4Uuyby84irA-5MSBRIBa-22fO3yg9K7/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2C_YYPR-jcDF8NzyJTMy-IsUyBhf4lACApJTNVSV2lGB0_AetmFtTpQTdYk1EalbncRSgVMjDjTLjKTgeb4JypdDFrGqlWs-pMAFWx_HQM5QZt4Uuyby84irA-5MSBRIBa-22fO3yg9K7/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">PS. Don't forget to turn back your clocks this weekend!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Grateful for:</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">God and his abundance of gifts and presence in my life</i></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></div>

Weekly Wow's and a Party!

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Things are "Heating Up" On Date Night!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I think the one thing that has changed more than anything since we had our kids, is Date Night. Not only are the occurrences more rare and treasured, but the locations have changed as well. Before kids it was fancy restaurants, concerts and movies. Heck I even wore make-up and my favorite skinny jeans and heels!   Now our favorite<strike> makeou</strike>t date night spot is right here in our backyard.</span></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></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/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwTyft_LCu9IIEbCJavddiBucW6Tvi_IH4HGzw6vrq3Ok_i_vjTyKXClCrLqDR6-bLWfpMrx6cm4ldLfX26tzdSwr3LQu2L4lzlERmvugG_uhH2qHrqjmAUnAHaPAj1ipJpQVemG9aiE1/s1600/IMG_1869.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwTyft_LCu9IIEbCJavddiBucW6Tvi_IH4HGzw6vrq3Ok_i_vjTyKXClCrLqDR6-bLWfpMrx6cm4ldLfX26tzdSwr3LQu2L4lzlERmvugG_uhH2qHrqjmAUnAHaPAj1ipJpQVemG9aiE1/s640/IMG_1869.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Which isn't such a bad thing, I mean what's better than walking 10 steps out the back door to an </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">environment</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> that defines all </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">the reasons that keep the sparks alive in our relationship.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9JoKD95lFZmRLyVWF_QXl8aNVykk2HYbQXPuO2rtOEnxIR_VCfLld-ZYrJnqBuewpqDiXYtGoCaiQn-_ag66mJniJ98phlqJ7e_In0jW2_vjf9QFu4tXcQKGqqQG74RTD6Zea171neZ-G/s1600/IMG_1976.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9JoKD95lFZmRLyVWF_QXl8aNVykk2HYbQXPuO2rtOEnxIR_VCfLld-ZYrJnqBuewpqDiXYtGoCaiQn-_ag66mJniJ98phlqJ7e_In0jW2_vjf9QFu4tXcQKGqqQG74RTD6Zea171neZ-G/s640/IMG_1976.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Now my "hot" hunky date shows up with mums instead of red roses-but that's okay, he still makes my heart pitter patter.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7uxVF43Y1syvEiAzIXVIugdLdrk98MpbDN62aulmhOMgAfkji2y509lXvnAdQRBcBGNRBVLOzFbTr5xZlvTUXwO2zlhFxbzfh67JiNRY9ilBySHJtvPxMwISc-2n5XYa4R3Gqhe13B4Za/s1600/IMG_1986.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7uxVF43Y1syvEiAzIXVIugdLdrk98MpbDN62aulmhOMgAfkji2y509lXvnAdQRBcBGNRBVLOzFbTr5xZlvTUXwO2zlhFxbzfh67JiNRY9ilBySHJtvPxMwISc-2n5XYa4R3Gqhe13B4Za/s640/IMG_1986.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And gourmet meals and wine have been traded in for gooey marshmallows and sticks, but that's okay I love smores. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggYowy7u-v_gh08LZTTuYwarBRkgoqOCOZE4e-deJSxyNujiiww8nZTJNRybjyZ8LuyJKPAURfHl_N1psvwjsbyyF-NSDalpu8GpICULFXJ-xiqj3bDdW4JgE1p6Iee42v3C8RQWr4uY7U/s1600/IMG_1864.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggYowy7u-v_gh08LZTTuYwarBRkgoqOCOZE4e-deJSxyNujiiww8nZTJNRybjyZ8LuyJKPAURfHl_N1psvwjsbyyF-NSDalpu8GpICULFXJ-xiqj3bDdW4JgE1p6Iee42v3C8RQWr4uY7U/s640/IMG_1864.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And the quiet more intimate affairs with soft music playing in the background are now shared with playful screams and the "other" loves of my life.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX3g7UzLl2IB0Uxp0qkpjOhHQLQ3CAc9AH6JaUCSUe4-xsWL37qXFkHpcesQEQckIW1Z7ItS0JVTOtOZvf2znsz7MwvYOWncClaJNnqHCaGIf3wGNsL59wTkgMbThn2gxCpVOUT3WeFSBe/s1600/IMG_1942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX3g7UzLl2IB0Uxp0qkpjOhHQLQ3CAc9AH6JaUCSUe4-xsWL37qXFkHpcesQEQckIW1Z7ItS0JVTOtOZvf2znsz7MwvYOWncClaJNnqHCaGIf3wGNsL59wTkgMbThn2gxCpVOUT3WeFSBe/s640/IMG_1942.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">But that's okay too, I like these Date Nights much better!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">What is your favorite Date Night spot?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2C_YYPR-jcDF8NzyJTMy-IsUyBhf4lACApJTNVSV2lGB0_AetmFtTpQTdYk1EalbncRSgVMjDjTLjKTgeb4JypdDFrGqlWs-pMAFWx_HQM5QZt4Uuyby84irA-5MSBRIBa-22fO3yg9K7/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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