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Celestina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548325914088431954.post-69665379433078571942018-01-15T06:00:00.000-06:002018-01-16T11:52:25.825-06:00January News 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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***Happy New Year***</div>
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I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful holiday season </div>
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This newsletter marks the first for 2018 </div>
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and I'm excited for this new direction after nearly 11 years with blogspot.</div>
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Here in Texas we are really feeling the cold.</div>
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It's been a colder then normal winter for us and I know for most of the country</div>
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it's been snowy and very cold too.</div>
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Of course we never see this scene here, but I love to paint them!!</div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: x-small;">Hand painted snow scene ornament!</span></div>
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With the weather keeping us inside, It's been the perfect time to refresh</div>
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Each new year I catch the redecorating bug after the Christmas decor is put away. </div>
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I love to get organized, clean out, refresh and update.</div>
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This season I've been busy recreating my studio</div>
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taking the look from years of black French toile to blush pink and black for a shabby chic style.</div>
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Well, I guess I'm going back to that look in my studio since my etsy shop has reflected </div>
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this style of decor for my customers who love it, </div>
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and who, I appreciate more then I can say!!</div>
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So cottage roses and more blush pink with white has made it's way back</div>
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to my studio and I love the fresh new look.</div>
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It is easily worked into the Farmhouse style too!</div>
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I hope next month's newsletter I'll be able share my finished studio with you here.</div>
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I still love the French toile in black, but needed an update.</div>
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However I will always have a touch of black as an anchor in my studio and cottage.</div>
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This year I've adapted a state of being to</div>
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"Be Grateful"</div>
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Instead of concentrating on a word, I'm going for an everyday Grateful</div>
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way of living.</div>
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Do you choose a word for the year?</div>
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I want to pin the blessings on my heart as I create.</div>
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Lots of new items are on the way to my etsy shop.</div>
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Small tables, shelves, sewing boxes, and more.</div>
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I've heard from you that these are items you are interested in,</div>
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so I will treasure hunt to bring them your way.</div>
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Hand painted and designing in a pink blush shabby style.</div>
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The fresh color of blush has made it's way to our homes</div>
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in winter styling and more.</div>
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I am loving it too and traded my aqua for blush as well.</div>
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During the winter months, there's more time for reading</div>
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and I'm always near by my books which give me tons of inspiration</div>
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that I can bring to my shop.</div>
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This year marks another year with my long membership in</div>
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The Society of Decorative Painters since 1988.</div>
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I continue to study, learn and grow from that long association.</div>
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The decorative arts has been a joy and a blessing over the years.</div>
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To stop by the Society of Decorative Painters</div>
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A few items were tried last season and it was well received.</div>
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Jemma from <a href="http://www.athomewithjemma.com/">At Home with Jemma</a></div>
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Each day I post photos for inspiration</div>
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A new sale is coming for the next month and I hope you will visit</div>
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Before I go for the month, I want to share an email my hubby received from a work associate.</div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">Life is better when you are happy, but life is at its best when others are happy because of you: Be faithful in touching other's hearts. Be an inspiration. Nothing in nature lives for itself. Rivers do not drink their own water. Trees do not eat their own fruit. The Sun does not shine for itself and Flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We were all born to help each other. No matter how difficult the situation you find yourself in, Still do good to others. May our prayer for 2018 be, “Lord make my life a blessing so that the world can be blessed through me” Jesus said he that loses his life shall find it and this principle works throughout all of nature and is described by the phrase, you are the salt of the earth. </span><br style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background-color: white; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">Make me a blessing in 2018!</span></i></span></div>
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As most of you may know by now,</div>
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my blog has become more of a newsletter.</div>
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After 10 plus years of blogging,</div>
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my direction had to change.</div>
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<span style="color: red;">Quick Christmas accent rug is easy to create,</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">using an inexpensive rug from the dollar store and stenciling with acrylic paint!</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">Pizelles (in the middle) for Christmas. My mother and grandmother made them before me</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">Christmas is not the time to diet!!!</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.celestinamariedesign.etsy.com/">from Celestina Marie Design</a></div>
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Sales will be on going in many different ways going forward.</div>
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From discounts, to free shipping will be offered each month!!</div>
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My creative muse is excited and still going strong </div>
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in the field of Decorative Painting</div>
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I'm also continuing to design for VIDA (link on the sidebar) and loving the opportunity to work in</div>
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a global community that not only brings beautiful upscale products to the world </div>
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from designing artist like myself,</div>
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but brings jobs and education to the many folks that create from my designs by sewing,</div>
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machine printing, developing and more.</div>
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It's really a wonderful way for me to give back while doing what I love!!</div>
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<span style="color: red;">Small decorative Joy sign is easy to create using</span></div>
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Here in Texas we enjoyed a long warm season</div>
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<span style="color: red;">Another quick wall art winter accent.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">12" wide wood board routed and painted black.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">Then stenciled with Let it Snow and added snowflakes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">Quick, easy and makes a statement.</span></div>
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Rose ornament tags with messages on the back!</div>
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Big Star Ornaments sharing JOY~</div>
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<i>sweet rose swirl luggage tag created in cowhide leather</i></div>
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Welcome to October</div>
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but where did September go?</div>
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It came and went so fast, all while we were waiting for cooler temps.</div>
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We are still waiting for a real fall but the air is changing </div>
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and I think we are heading in the right direction soon.</div>
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It may still be like summer outside, but autumn has brought cozy inside.</div>
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Gathering near the hearth in hopes of fall evenings by the fire.</div>
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Rust, blue willow, pumpkins and acorns grace a vintage hutch,</div>
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My White Pitcher collection has grown and also gets a few pumpkin accents.</div>
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With September flying by,</div>
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now through the 21st of October!</div>
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Everything in my shop is<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"> 20 percent off </span>and already figured out for you with each listing.</div>
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Shabby chic, cottage style, farmhouse, hand painted roses, pumpkins,Christmas</div>
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I'm back in the studio this week after a much needed break and getaway.</div>
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It was a wonderful few days away junkin in East, Texas!</div>
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I'm ready for cooler weather and to begin fall decorating too!</div>
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It's always fun to transform my</div>
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I created a couple designed patterns for these pumpkins</div>
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These little treasures are created from a variety of fabrics in velour, velvet, knit fabrics and sweaters</div>
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I've used real pumpkin stems and wood tree stems cut from short branches.</div>
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First I made two templates in cardboard from an 8 and 10 inch plate.</div>
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I like to use aquarium gravel for weight.</div>
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This can be found at any pet store. </div>
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It's clean, dust free and small in size so it doesn't show through the fabrics.</div>
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Along with the gravel, I use poly-fill for the stuffing.</div>
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I like to use real pumpkin stems when I can </div>
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The wood pieces below</div>
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The real stems are sold on line from folks who farm and grow pumpkins.</div>
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I have found real stems on ebay and etsy.</div>
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Next I cut velour fabric or other materials in 8" and 10" rounds using the templates.</div>
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With a running stitch, sew about a 1/4" of the way in along the edge of the fabric,.</div>
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I use coat thread or embroidery floss for a strong hold~</div>
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when pulling together for stitching and closing.</div>
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After the running stitch is complete, I add the gravel in the bottom.</div>
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A few handfuls is enough to give the lightweight pumpkin some weight.</div>
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On top of the gravel, I then add the poly-fill and pull the thread tight to close the opening</div>
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At this point the stem and trims are added.</div>
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For this one I added a wood branch stem and hot glued in place.</div>
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A brown sheer ribbon, with acorn button and little stem sign completes this pumpkin.</div>
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Here are a few more in brown using real pumpkin stems.</div>
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Another with knit fabric.</div>
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Blue velour~</div>
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Grey velour~</div>
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Sweater fabric~</div>
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Furry Fabric~</div>
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and black velvet~</div>
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Celestina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548325914088431954.post-60556704976405496502017-08-10T07:45:00.000-05:002017-08-10T07:45:39.687-05:00Dear Son, Happy Birthday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">It is hard to believe the years have gone by so quickly, and today is your birthday. What a blessing you are to both your Dad and I. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">The day was a warm August 10th much like today when I heard your first cry and counted your little fingers and toes.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> I was already in love with you before birth and meeting you in person was the greatest joy of my life. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">From the time you were born, your wonderful ways taught us so much. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Your constant staying power has lead you to great success in your life. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">You have brought us joys untold and shown through your spirit your big heart and kindness in all situations. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">I remember a time when you were a young teen. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">We went to lunch for a quick sandwich after school supply shopping. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">As we left the restaurant, you spotted a young mentally challenged boy trying to empty his tray.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> As we walked by you said, “hang on a minute mom” as I watched, you went over to the boy, helped him and then walked back over to me as we proceeded to leave.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Through the years you have always shown love of family. Ready to help in any way.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> I am forever grateful for the help you always gave when Grandma was sick. She loved you and your care in her last days were more help then you will ever know. Along with her,</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">you were the pride and joy of your grandpa!!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">You have always come to my rescue too, like the time the hot water tank burst and water was spraying all over, the time when the refrigerator broke down and the kitchen flooded with water from the ice maker, and when the long black snake was stretched out across the driveway and I feared it went in my studio. I could go on and on, but you know the times and for your love and support, I am deeply thankful. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> Oh we’ve had our growing pains through the years as a teen and so on, but you always showed great respect for your dad and I and held back comments or rolling your eyes when we weren’t so cool. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: roboto, arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">I always knew when you were being nice, and I love you for that.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: roboto, arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> With each and every work related move through the years, you held your courage, even when I knew it was hard for you to leave your friends and start over in a new school. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: roboto, arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">I don’t know if I could have been so strong. In fact, I know I could not. </span></div>
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Happy August!<br />
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Hope everyone is enjoying a great summer!<br />
It's been Hot here in Texas and to be outside means<br />
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Lot's going on here at Rose Garden Cottage<br />
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Today I have a tutorial for editing your photos<br />
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I have shared this one in the past but thought it worth passing on again.<br />
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Recently I cut a few long stems from my garden to bring inside and enjoy.</div>
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Lovely blooms of pink, red and yellow.</div>
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Using my photo programs, I created a pretty watercolor of this bouquet.</div>
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I use PicMonkey, or for quicker edits, PhotoScape.</div>
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Each has it's own specialties.<br />
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Here's another idea~<br />
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Life evolves and nothing stays the same forever.</div>
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Lately, I've been working in many old and new areas that take time and lots of effort.</div>
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Long hours on the computer at times and lots of studio time designing.</div>
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Instagram has truly helped on this path.</div>
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Continuing to stay in touch with so many dear friends from blogland that have also joined IG</div>
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My shop on etsy, <a href="http://www.celestinamariedesign.etsy.com/"> Rose Garden Market </a>started off a bit slow for spring,</div>
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and signs are some of the latest styles.</div>
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some of you have seen on line, 2 months ago, I was invited to design for</div>
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<a href="http://shopvida.com/collections/celestina-marie-design">VIDA & Co.</a></div>
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After lots of research, Q&A's with the company and so on,</div>
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I joined the team and having a great time.</div>
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My designs range from my original hand paintings, photography and more</div>
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changing them to high resolution images to be used on</div>
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home decor and apparel.</div>
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The above collage of pillows is a little preview on some of my designs.</div>
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These pillows are created and sewn using high quality fabrics</div>
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Being custom orders, most items in my collection take 4-6 or 6-8 weeks.</div>
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Others like totes, are usually about a week to manufacture.</div>
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So far, this has been a great new challenge.</div>
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In other areas, I am also working for my hubbies company,</div>
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LJS Consulting LLC.</div>
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we completed many home projects and one of those being</div>
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my garden bike created for the front yard under the Magnolia tree.</div>
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This bike was actually my son's bike for his 13th birthday years ago.</div>
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When I shared with him, I was on the hunt for a vintage bike to garden up, </div>
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Being a racer style, we took off all the brakes, wires and extras,</div>
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someone liking it to the point they decide to walk away with it.</div>
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Being on a roll with the color aqua </div>
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this pretty shade of blue found it's way to my red front door.</div>
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I loved the red but after 20 years, it was time for a change!!</div>
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These beauties belonged to my mother and dad</div>
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They've been ever color over the years</div>
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but I'm loving the aqua!!</div>
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Along with my designing journey and manufacturing approval</div>
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from etsy, I have adapted my photography and paintings</div>
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into high resolution canvas watercolor designs</div>
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Here are a few I'm enjoying right here at home.</div>
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This rose above was grown in my garden,</div>
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picked and enjoyed in a flower arrangement,</div>
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photographed, changed to watercolor then worked </div>
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and manufactured into a 30" by 30" painting!</div>
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The canvas watercolor below was done the same way.</div>
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I'm a decorator who changes wall decor with the seasons.</div>
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This will take me through the summer!</div>
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Keeping a neutral background gives me the palette for change</div>
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by swapping out the accents and art.</div>
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When there is time to relax,</div>
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you can usually find me off junkin, meeting with friends, reading, crocheting, sewing, cooking,</div>
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walking, swimming, decorating, church events and right here on the back porch!</div>
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The red rose pillows on the love seat are from my VIDA collection.</div>
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or here recharging in the sun!</div>
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tending the fairy gardens!</div>
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This That and Other Changes.</div>
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Celestina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548325914088431954.post-25523197567700603962017-05-30T06:00:00.000-05:002017-06-05T17:12:14.426-05:00Washboard to Herb Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I'm sharing a fun project</div>
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changing an old washboard to a Herb Garden</div>
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for the fence.</div>
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One of my dearest friends turned sister, gave me this old washboard to redesign.</div>
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I looked at it awhile before I decided on taking it outside</div>
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and creating a planter of sorts to hang on the fence.</div>
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The washboard had an ad graphic on both sides</div>
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and this is actually the back.</div>
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I liked the vertical wood members and the graphic better here</div>
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so I turned it around.</div>
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Sorry I don't have a before pic.</div>
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My friend really took good care of this treasure</div>
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as you can see the metal area is still like new.</div>
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Being outside it will show some patina soon and be perfect.</div>
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The planter box section has been added by my talented hubby.</div>
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He cut fence wood and formed a box and drilled drainage holes at the bottom.</div>
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He then added the wood box to the legs of the board. </div>
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Next I stenciled the word, Herbs to the front and we added dirt then planted a few herbs.</div>
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I love how it's begun to weather a bit and show some distress around the box.</div>
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Perfect little herb and flower garden in my side yard.</div>
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I planted, basil, thyme and parsley.</div>
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Celestina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548325914088431954.post-71587201956494171182017-05-26T06:00:00.000-05:002017-05-26T06:00:02.480-05:00Happy Memorial Day 2017<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpgvvZB4q4BsYtGpRviMyiPNwDCecFsGxUbzBVIFV6vHTJ1C45dMJpQdIYSqL0eR5XsTjzz3jAjx_vxsBsuOORpKBqvFmJveiWCohJIozKDCvauFAqgJU5Svh8DnS19o7ntICQpaH8plzR/s1600/DSC01064.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611098148218307922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpgvvZB4q4BsYtGpRviMyiPNwDCecFsGxUbzBVIFV6vHTJ1C45dMJpQdIYSqL0eR5XsTjzz3jAjx_vxsBsuOORpKBqvFmJveiWCohJIozKDCvauFAqgJU5Svh8DnS19o7ntICQpaH8plzR/s1600/DSC01064.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br />
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<strong>In Remembrance and honor </strong></div>
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to those brave men and women who have served our country to keep us free </div>
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and to those that continue to sacrifice each and every day for America,</div>
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we give our heartfelt thankfulness.</div>
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As we celebrate our nations hero's, let us give thanks for their military dedication and safety.</div>
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We can never be thankful enough to those that serve America, </div>
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but we can lift our prayers for them each and everyday. </div>
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When you see a military person, take a moment and say thank you. </div>
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The encouragement will honor them as they realize people care and remember.</div>
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My Father Joseph,fought for this country in WWII on Omaha Beach in Normandy France. </div>
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He used to say, "I wouldn't give you a nickle for my experiences, but, I wouldn't sell them for a million dollars either"<br />
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I dedicate this Memorial Day to him and the bravery he carried as he jumped off the ship and swam to land on Omaha Beach with his fellow soldiers.</div>
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God was with him that day as he ran forward to defend America.</div>
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When I saw the movie, Saving Private Ryan,</div>
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I realized for the first time, what he must have faced that day.</div>
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I thought, Wow Dad needs to see this movie. </div>
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Then I realized, he doesn't need to see this, He was there! It just gave me chills.</div>
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Celestina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548325914088431954.post-89760752012797135652017-05-16T06:00:00.000-05:002017-05-16T06:00:08.093-05:00Creating a Fresh Magnolia Wreath<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Living in Texas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">we enjoy gorgeous Southern Magnolia trees</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and right now they are blooming beautifully.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">This gorgeous Southern Magnolia stands in our front yard and is nearly 40 feet tall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love to decorate with the trimmings</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To begin, I take a trimming of branches from the tree,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I use a simple green Styrofoam round wreath</span></div>
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Celestina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548325914088431954.post-17799562017878345392017-05-10T06:00:00.000-05:002017-05-10T06:00:11.545-05:00One Last Mother's Day Dinner!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i>Mother's Day is special to me,</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i> not only because my family blesses me with their thoughtfulness,</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i>but because remembering my mother is a gift that I can reopen each year. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i>A treasured gift that lives in the depths of my heart.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i>This story begins on a gorgeous Mother's Day in the year 2000. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i>The day was warm and sunny accompanied by plans for a special dinner for my mother in our home.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i>You see, after my father passed away in 1998, </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i>I brought my mother from Michigan to live with me in my home in Texas. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i>God brought my family 2 years earlier to this very home that would have a room just for my mom.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i> A home where just outside our subdivision, and across the road, was a care facility.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i> Little did we know at the time, there would be a need for that care.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i> But God knew and was preparing us for what lay ahead.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i>At that point, mother settled in with me and my family and life continued by the grace of God. However, little by little my mother's health was failing. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i>She had medical issues and needs that I could no longer meet.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i> I tried, I really tried. I cried and prayed for the strength and courage to continue, but that was not going to be the plan.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i> Now the help of that very care facility in our area was needed. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i>So close by and so easy to visit every day. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i>What a blessing it was.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i>Mom once again settled into her new home. I decorated her pretty space, with all her treasures to give her comfort and feel like home.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i> Not a word of complaint was ever spoken from her lips, </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i>not a discouraged attitude was ever reflected in her pretty face. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i>She was showing us the grace and dignity of a life in its final days.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i> It had to be difficult for her making this huge change.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i>The grand lady who worked and retired from the Veteran’s Administration Hospital, </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i> was also a homemaker, gardener, decorator, crafter, cook, wife, mother, sister, church faithful and friend to all.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">As time went by, my family and I spent every day stopping in to visit my mother.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> Mornings, afternoons and evenings we all stopped in to spend time with mom.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> I planned special events, picnics outside mom's room,</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> sing a longs, birthday parties and so forth. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">It was still a time to soak up much to learn about life and the fragility of our days on earth. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Mom still had so much to tell me and show me. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">She was an angel on earth and her work here not yet complete.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">By now the first Mother’s Day after mom’s move was approaching. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Mom was doing well enough to come home for the day to enjoy dinner </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">and spend time with the family. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">We all were looking forward to the outing mom would take to be with us.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> I cooked and cleaned to make everything just right.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> I prayed for our day to be as special as could be, and it was.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I can still see mom as my husband brought her home for the day visit.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> He wheeled her up the walkway in her wheelchair and my heart beat quicker with the excitement to entertain my mother. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">She was dressed in a pretty lavender suit. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The color was gorgeous against her pretty silver hair.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> A little blush on her cheeks brought out those gorgeous brown eyes that danced and glistened like the pearls around her neck.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> It was easy to see how happy she was to be in our home for Mother’s Day.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Dinner was wonderful as we all talked and laughed sharing family memories.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> I played the piano for mom and we sang her favorite hymns. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">We went outside on the patio to enjoy the sunshine of this perfect day continuing the laughter and family stories.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">As the day came to an end, I cleared the dining room table and cleaned the kitchen as mom sat by talking and laughing just like many times before. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">What a gift when I look back. How fast time marches on as life moves us forward.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">When it was time to take mom back, we all rode along to settle her in her pretty room for the night. We gathered to say a prayer as we always did in parting, knowing we had been blessed once again with a memory that would last us forever. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Mom passed away just 3 and half months later.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> Just 14 weeks from that special Mother’s Day and last dinner.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The last time she would ever be in my home. The last time I would see her in that gorgeous lavender suit, hear her voice at the dinner table and see her generous smile. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With fragile hands, mom stroked my hair as we said goodbye.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> Thanked me for a lovely dinner and special day.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> I can still see her hand wave as we walked out of her pretty room.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> “See you tomorrow, we all said.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Tomorrow's did come and go in those weeks before mom took her final move to heaven.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> Looking back on those days were the best of my life. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Times in which I learned so much from my mother. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The one who always had a smile on her face and kind word for all. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Generous to a fault and a giver of time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Encouraging and a cheerleader to everyone.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Learning's that will never have a last time!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">This Mother’s Day will once again give me the moments to look into my heart and reopen that gift from the past. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will be a time to be thankful for the dear mother I was blessed with and the mom I hope and pray I can be, set by her example.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Mom used to say to cherish the moments, </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">take time to be kind</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> and in all ways ask God to direct our path.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> Insightful words from a wise lady.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I hope your days are special</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> and blessed by gifted moments</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> shared with family, friends and Mothers. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> (c)Celestina Marie</span></i><br />
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Celestina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548325914088431954.post-46708533834610712732017-05-01T06:00:00.000-05:002017-05-01T06:34:07.792-05:00Crazy Aunt Sherry's Pasta Salad!<div style="text-align: center;">
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In my quest to celebrate 10 years of blogging and share blog posts from the past,<br />
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this has nothing to do with all my blog friends named Sherry.</div>
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It is just the title for this dish.</div>
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However, if you are feeling a little crazy you can name it after yourself.</div>
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Anyway, this salad recipe was in my towns monthly</div>
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electric company magazine several years ago.</div>
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Members or employees of the company send in their recipes and they are published.</div>
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My family loves a great pasta salad so I gave this one a try.</div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Crazy Aunt Sherry's Pasta Salad</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>1 16 oz. box bow tie pasta (I used a pasta I had on hand)</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>1 red onion~ I used white</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>1 green bell pepper~ I used 2</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>2 Roma tomatoes~ I used 4</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>1 cucumber, again I used 1 and a half </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>1 1/2 cups sugar~ I used less and it was fine, 3/4 cup</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>1/2 cup vegetable oil~I used canola oil</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>1 cup white vinegar~ I used half white and half wine vinegar</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>1 teaspoon salt</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>1 teaspoon garlic powder</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>1 teaspoon pepper</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>2 teaspoons mustard~ </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>Cook pasta according to box directions, drain and set aside.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>For the Dressing</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>Mix the liquid and powder ingredients together well.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>Add chopped veggies to the pasta.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>Can be served right away or best when refrigerated for a few hours or overnight.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>Will fill a 9" X 13" serving dish.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><b>Delicious!!</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>and perfect for a springtime and summer picnic, BBQ or potluck.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>As you can see, I altered it a bit for our own taste using more veggies and </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>It was delicious!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>**Just a note**</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>have enough to coat well.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>I also think adding mushroom to this would be good as well.</i></span></div>
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I'll be away from my studio this week, but see you soon!</div>
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Celestina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548325914088431954.post-76808075767069947152017-04-19T06:00:00.000-05:002017-04-19T06:00:04.005-05:00Tenth Tea Cup, Mug Reveal ~ Spring 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Welcome to the tenth Tea Cup Mug Exchange!</div>
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I am so thrilled to be apart of this season of exchanges</div>
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hosted by our amazing and talented friend</div>
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<a href="http://www.theenchantingrose.blogspot.com/">Stephanie from,</a></div>
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Everyone has a wonderful time and enjoys making 2 new friends.</div>
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One you send to and the other you receive from.</div>
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This spring season I decided on sending and receiving a mug for the first time.</div>
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It was a wonderful exchange and I was blessed to receive my mug</div>
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from <span style="color: blue;">Lisa Johnson </span>who lives in the west.</div>
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Lisa doesn't have a blog but she is one of the nicest ladies ever</div>
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Starting with the sweet card and boxed filled with goodies.</div>
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Love this bike card with sweet note from Lisa inside!</div>
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This sweet pink roses box was filled with goodies!</div>
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I love it for storage and more!</div>
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The mug Lisa sent me was a beauty from the Pioneer Woman collection.</div>
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Look how this cup has beautiful watercolor painted flowers all around.</div>
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Not sure how she knew I would love this cup!!!</div>
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The design is the same as the mug!</div>
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It was also filled with goodies like this~~~</div>
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Oh my goodness the yummy goodness!!</div>
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These wonderful mug cake mixes are a special treat.</div>
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Dessert in a mug.</div>
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How perfect!!</div>
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Earl Grey and Irish Breakfast!!</div>
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Look at this sweet aqua tag with the butterfly.</div>
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Lisa tucked this among the goodies as well.</div>
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Lisa gifted me in an incredible way and I so love</div>
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everything she sent with the beautiful mug.</div>
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Thank you so much my new friend.</div>
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You have blessed my heart with your generosity and friendship!</div>
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My mug exchange gift was sent to Lynn</div>
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I enjoyed making up a package for dear Lynn</div>
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and I also sent her a Pioneer Woman mug.</div>
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From the colors she enjoys, I thought this was the perfect accent in her home.</div>
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Lynn's mug has the red interior while mine was dark aqua!!</div>
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Love them both!</div>
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Above is the package I sent to Lynn.</div>
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She is such a sweetheart, To visit Lynn and say hello, </div>
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click, <a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/05871858957570687804">HERE!</a> you'll be so glad you did!!</div>
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Once again it was a wonderful event all organized</div>
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with love and care by Stephanie.</div>
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I have to take a moment and thank her too!!</div>
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You know this isn't an easy task to pull together,</div>
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Her efforts over the</div>
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have blessed so many with friendship all around the world.</div>
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Thank you Stephanie for making this exchange a beautiful event once again!</div>
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Bakery at The Silos!!!</div>
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As you know I've been traveling around the Hill Country this spring.<br />
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And this is why it's called The Hill Country of Texas. </div>
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Because of the gorgeous scenes like this!!!</div>
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from New Braunfels to Fredericksburg and more.</div>
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You know I first shared my trip there</div>
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in a post about a year ago.</div>
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View <a href="http://www.celestinamariedesign.com/2016/02/the-road-to-silos.html">HERE</a> and<a href="http://www.celestinamariedesign.com/2016/02/and-trip-continues.html"> HERE</a> if you missed it!<br />
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Anyway in the last year a lot of upgrades were added to the market.</div>
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The inside has been rearranged with a better shopping flow for customers on the two selling floors.</div>
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and realize the line for The Bakery is out the door,</div>
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oh no it's only Wednesday!!!</div>
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This lady with her hand on her hip gave me a look like, don't even try to get a cupcake.</div>
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I wouldn't mess with her in that line.</div>
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This couple above is trying to decide.</div>
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Do we wait in line or shop or what!!</div>
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I'm sure the cupcakes are over the moon delicious,</div>
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So we ventured inside the market and to the left of the front door</div>
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This covered area above was added since our last visit</div>
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I loved these darling fairy gardens added to birdbaths in the display area.</div>
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I loved the tiny little green house but didn't get one.</div>
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They were 46 dollars!!!<br />
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I did find a few goodies in the market and I'll share them in posts to follow.<br />
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No Cupcakes for Us.<br />
Not even a look at one.<br />
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The folks that were able to get inside and order,<br />
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All in all our week in the Hill Country was a wonderful getaway.</div>
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We relaxed, and enjoyed the warm days of early springtime in Texas.</div>
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Yes it's springtime in Texas</div>
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when the Bluebonnets are in bloom!</div>
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Fields of blue grace the countryside </div>
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with gorgeous shades of this blue wildflower.</div>
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People come from all around to see these beauties,</div>
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standing in the fields and taking photos with family and friends.</div>
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This week I'll be doing the same as we take a spring break to head south to the Hill Country.</div>
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We do have Bluebonnets growing wild here too but the further south you go, the better the site.</div>
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So off we go, to enjoy springtime in Texas and these pretty Bluebonnets!</div>
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Below are a few paintings done from years past and present!</div>
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Happy Spring!!</div>
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I want to share a banana bread recipe I have made for so many years I've lost count.</div>
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I'm calling it Vintage Banana Tea Bread simply because it goes back so long ago.</div>
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So here is the post below in the original share from about 2007</div>
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Today I have a recipe to share.</div>
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One that I have made for years.</div>
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Tea Bread! </div>
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It can be made with or without bananas.</div>
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Perfect to use when you get down to the last couple over ripe bananas. </div>
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Instead of throwing them away, </div>
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why not make this delicious bread for breakfast, snacks or a tea break! </div>
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It's not sweet, but rather a light snack bread without using yeast.</div>
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As I have shared in past posts, my mother was a gourmet cook.</div>
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She had an amazing talent to make anything taste delicious.</div>
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I don't even come close to her cooking abilities, </div>
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Little written captions to herself, sideline notes, and pages of wonderful directions for meals she shared with family, friends and many church dinners.<br />
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Most of the time, she didn't follow a recipe. </div>
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Another talent she had for just pulling it all together.</div>
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Oh how, those dinners bring back memories of special times.</div>
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I hope to share many here in time and most will be easy and quick. </div>
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Perfect any time of the year.</div>
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Wrapped or boxed it makes the perfect hostess gift</div>
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welcome to the neighborhood gift.</div>
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This bread freezes really well too.</div>
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Hope you enjoyed another look back at a past post.</div>
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Have a wonderful week!!</div>
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Celestina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548325914088431954.post-16604561479670616912017-03-17T06:00:00.000-05:002017-03-17T06:00:02.153-05:00Erin Go Bragh<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meaning, <strong>Ireland Forever!</strong></div>
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Greetings blog friends and <strong>Happy St.Patrick's Day.</strong></div>
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Being Irish is a blessing to me and I look forward to this day each year. </div>
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St. Patrick's Day brings back many memories growing up</div>
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and our home celebrations with special meals and Irish music. </div>
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My Father was Irish and his father was from Dublin.</div>
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I have not been to visit, but look forward to a trip one day.</div>
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Ireland is about the size of West Virginia, </div>
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and this tiny island has some of the richest history of the Western world. </div>
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Some important dates in Irish history are 600 B.C. when the Celtic arrived on Irish soil.</div>
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In A.D. 432 St. Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland.</div>
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During the time from 500- 800 known as the Golden Age of Ireland,</div>
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great music and literary creativity made Ireland the most accomplished in Europe.</div>
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When the Vikings invaded Ireland in 800, they founded the first towns, including Dublin in 988.</div>
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In 1002 Ireland was united for the first time under one leader</div>
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and by 1801 Ireland is part of the United Kingdom.</div>
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In the year 1845 a million and a half Irish starve to death due to the Great Potato Famine</div>
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and a million more people emigrate to avoid the same fate.</div>
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By 1922 Ireland becomes a free state within the British Commonwealth except for six counties of Northern Ireland which still remain part of the United Kingdom.</div>
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In 1949 the twenty six counties of Ireland become an independent republic.</div>
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St. Patrick is the man who converted the Irish to Christianity</div>
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and is the most famous Irishman of all time.</div>
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No one is sure where exactly the patron saint was born or buried,</div>
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but they do know when he died,</div>
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which is March 17th.</div>
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So on this day, the Irish worldwide celebrate this holiday in honor of his name. </div>
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The shamrock is the symbol of Ireland and comes from Gaelic Seamrog, </div>
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which refers to the plant's three leaves. </div>
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As the story goes,</div>
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It was in a heated debate with a Druid priest that St. Patrick bent down,</div>
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picked a shamrock and used it to demonstrate the Christian trinity</div>
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using the three leaves held together by one single stem. </div>
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Meaning, "The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit." </div>
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The Shamrock is regarded today as the national plant of Ireland</div>
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and worn in many forms on St. Patrick's Day.</div>
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Churchill once said," We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English"</div>
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My grandfather Charles was from Dublin and came to this country residing in Pennsylvania in 1921.</div>
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He married a wonderful girl , my grandmother Rebecca also from Ireland,</div>
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and they had four children, one of wish was my father Joseph,</div>
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sisters Kate and Mary and youngest brother Charles.</div>
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Here is a picture of Dublin today overlooking the River Liffey.</div>
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Shown is a portion of the Ha'penny Bridge. </div>
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The Dome building in the background is the Custom House.</div>
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The photos below share some of my favorite books</div>
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along with a few treasured keepsakes I enjoy and display this time of year.</div>
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I hope you enjoy a bit of the Irish today</div>
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and may your day be filled with blessings and good cheer!</div>
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Thank you for stopping by.</div>
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May the road rise up to meet you, and may the wind always be at your back."</div>
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ERIN GO BRAGH</div>
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"Ireland Forever"</div>
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Celestina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548325914088431954.post-890979363099525002017-03-06T06:00:00.000-06:002017-03-09T11:40:44.357-06:00Love From Yesterday<br />
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Hi Friends!</div>
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Thank you for the birthday greetings and sweet messages last week.</div>
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Your wishes were so kind and a blessing!</div>
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I hope you enjoyed a nice weekend.</div>
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We had rain, but thankful for the moisture with the new spring blooms on the way.</div>
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As part of my 10th year blog celebration,</div>
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I will be sharing posts from years past.</div>
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As I was looking through the archives for one this week,</div>
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I came across this post sharing a special teacup</div>
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I cherish and love.</div>
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With it's green beauty it seemed appropriate with</div>
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St. Patrick's Day coming soon</div>
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<a href="http://www.theenchantingrose.blogspot.com/">The Enchanting Rose</a></div>
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10th Tea cup/Mug exchange.</div>
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So as we take a look back in blogland</div>
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I thank you for letting me share this poem </div>
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I wrote in 2011.</div>
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LOVE FROM YESTERDAY</div>
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There's a cozy little corner, within my cottage dear,</div>
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it was crying for a visit and so I sat right there.</div>
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With my chair that graced a redo and table close at hand,</div>
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I’ll sit my sweet green tea cup with thoughts of days to plan.</div>
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My mind so filled with ideas,</div>
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While sipping raspberry tea.</div>
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I’ll plan and wish and dream away</div>
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Of things not yet to be.</div>
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Sweet teacup was so lonely, until I filled her up,</div>
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My chance to recall memories of days and loved ones much.</div>
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Remembering this teacup a gift to Mother dear,</div>
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From a sweet little Godchild, for a birthday one fine year.</div>
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Wrapped in pink with ribbons and smiles of giving delight,</div>
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Mother opened the precious present for delicate was inside.</div>
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With glee and squeals of affection and hugs to go around,</div>
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Godchild was so happy for Mother was so proud.</div>
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Through the years sweet green tea cup, gave joys and love untold,</div>
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Mother cherished it completely, for God had blessed her so.</div>
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With love and admiration for simple things in life,</div>
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I learned a faithful lesson, to give is always right.</div>
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Today this sweet green tea cup, lives with me so near,</div>
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Within my cozy corner forever to be dear.</div>
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Joined in many moments upon my comfy spot,</div>
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I cherish quiet blessings and tea within sweet cup.</div>
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For life has given joys never to compare,</div>
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And when I want to visit, I’ll sit upon my chair.</div>
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Sweet teacup will be waiting to meet me for the day,</div>
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And together we’ll remember,</div>
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Love from Yesterday!</div>
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Is it spring yet?</div>
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I've been having too much fun the last two weeks</div>
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preparing the garden for plantings.</div>
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lighter looks and styling for springy days ahead!</div>
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Dogwoods and rustic birdhouse!</div>
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February Violets!</div>
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Springtime always brings to me dreams of a fresh new outlook.</div>
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A new season to begin when the gardens wake to the warm sunshine</div>
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and all is new again!</div>
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When many more creations are born from my paint brushes</div>
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and home decor changes to greet the new season!</div>
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These are the Springtime dreams</div>
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that make me thankful for the blessings God has given me and my family!</div>
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What is your new outlook for springtime?</div>
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Now for the winner of my giveaway~~</div>
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Celebrating 10 years of Blogging</div>
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This is the gift box</div>
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filled with goodies!</div>
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If you missed what's inside, you can view the contents by visiting the post below.</div>
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I gathered all the comments~</div>
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Yes, I still do this the old fashion way too.</div>
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Placed all the entries in the hat.</div>
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My hubby helped out here by mixing up all the entries real well.</div>
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to reveal our winner!!</div>
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Kathy Moreland!</div>
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Congrats Kathy!! I will contact you next!</div>
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Thank you to all who entered.</div>
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I wish you all could win.</div>
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This has been fun and I love putting together giveaways for you all!</div>
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However, throughout the 10th year,</div>
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I will have more giveaways in celebration of blogging!!</div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Wishing you all a Happy March and Springtime Dreams!</span></div>
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Celestina Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548325914088431954.post-88753118461360573282017-02-13T06:00:00.000-06:002017-02-13T06:00:00.165-06:00In Celebration, 10 Years of Blogging Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hi Friends!</div>
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Hope you had a great weekend.</div>
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Here in Texas we enjoyed spring like weather </div>
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it was the perfect time to be out in the garden.</div>
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So, that was exactly what I did.</div>
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I prepared the garden for spring,</div>
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cleaned out the beds </div>
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and planned a bit of garden styling.</div>
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Our high was 87 degrees.</div>
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I hate to even share that knowing so many of you are shoveling snow!</div>
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I remember what that was like having grown up in Michigan.</div>
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However, spring is coming eventually!!</div>
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So let's get on with the giveaway as promised in my last post of</div>
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<a href="http://www.celestinamariedesign.com/2017/02/in-celebration.html">In Celebration.</a></div>
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If you missed it, click on the link above to share in the memory!</div>
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But before I share the giveaway gifts,</div>
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I want to take a moment and thank you all for your kind comments and visits.</div>
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It has been a fun journey blogging and the time has flown by.</div>
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I've seen so many changes since the start of my blogging journey.</div>
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Way back when, there were no followings, bloglovin, google friends connect or linky followers.</div>
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Yes, we found each other the old fashion way,</div>
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by visiting and leaving comments so we could return the visit.</div>
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Too many times now, bloggers sign up to follow on google but without leaving a comment,</div>
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you can't find them to visit back!</div>
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For some, this is fine and maybe this is what they want and not a blogger.</div>
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But for most of us trying to learn our audience, a comment helps greatly.</div>
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I still believe the best way to grow your blog,</div>
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is visits and comments.</div>
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Without them, bloggers can't get to know you</div>
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or think you care to visit their site!</div>
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Now to say thank you for all your visits, comments and friendship over 10 years,</div>
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is a few goodies I hope you will enjoy!</div>
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This sweet keepsake box from my shop,</div>
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<a href="http://www.celestinamariedesign.etsy.com/">Rose Garden Market </a></div>
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will arrive filled with a few treats.</div>
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Since we are still in the cozy winter days of February,</div>
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I'm sending the latest issue of</div>
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American Farmhouse Style.</div>
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I hope you will curl up to read it</div>
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and slip on these cozy slipper socks while enjoying some delicious</div>
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Ghiradelli Chocolates</div>
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For a girly touch, I'm including this</div>
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pretty gold pouch set from Waverly.</div>
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I also have some wonderful products for you to try from two lovely etsy shop owners.</div>
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Angela from, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleHopesBlessings">Little Hope's Blessings </a></div>
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Judy from, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HomemadeSoapNSuch">Homemade SoapNSuch</a></div>
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Both these products are wonderful and beautifully created.</div>
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The lotion is luxurious with a fresh scent of vanilla and leaves the skin soft and moisturized.</div>
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The soap is a treat for the skin as well and</div>
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all vegan created with a fresh scent of peaches and almonds.</div>
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This soap leaves the skin clean, moisturized and non drying.</div>
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Next,when the weather does finally break and you can get outside in your garden,</div>
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I have a little sign I hand painted and created perfect for your door,</div>
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gate, add to a wreath or pass on to someone who does garden.</div>
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Lastly, for some fun,</div>
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I'm including a gift card for 25 dollars to Dollar Tree.</div>
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We all love to shop the goodies there for crafting,</div>
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gift making or home essentials.</div>
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So have some fun on your next trip to Dollar Tree.</div>
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To enter and play along,</div>
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just leave a comment as many times as you want till March 1st,</div>
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follow along here or on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rose.garden.cottage.and.market/"> Instagram.</a></div>
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Let me know where, so I can count your entry.</div>
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The winner will be announced March 1st, 2017.</div>
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Thank you for stopping by to celebrate.</div>
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Have a great week and see you soon!</div>
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