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Weekly Photo Challenge: Threshold

This was a flooring project I single-handedly took on a few years ago.  While preparing the floor, I removed the floor molding and found this threshold, buried under the wall.  To the left of it, is a very old return … Continue reading

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Baby Baby, La Baby Quilt Est Fini!

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Finally finished up the baby quilt yesterday and got it washed & pressed, ready to deliver.  Surprisingly, the baby came a whole month early.  I think she will be pleased! Spent last week working on the binding, pressing, sewing and … Continue reading

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Daily Prompt – The Great Pretender – Say what?

When I first read this prompt, I must admit to having a little confusion.  To me, a pretender is a fake.  But, I dug a little deeper and clicked on the links to other folks’ take on this prompt and … Continue reading

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The Doves Have Returned

Perhaps some of you remember that last year I posted a Momma Dove nesting in one of my hanging planters.  She had returned from the year before.  I had not noticed her until the Spring had warmed up some.  But … Continue reading

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Knowing Novello

Originally posted on Living in the Langhe:
It’s not easy growing up in the shadow of a famous brother. Ever heard of Doug Pitt? Nicholas Cowell? Gesine Bullock? Nope. Thought not. That doesn’t mean they haven’t achieved anything though; Doug…

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Londoners

Originally posted on cherry.blossom.lives:
Amazing city of London! It’s really a special feeling to choose a park as a starting point for visiting London. St. James’s Park is a beautiful one where you can see different kinds of…

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Abandoned

A couple of things come to mind when I think of abandoned.  These pictures were taken two summers ago. My Great Aunt Molly, before she passed away several years ago, gave me many memories to catch up on, including a … Continue reading

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Macaroons!

Last Sunday, I pulled together the ingredients to make macaroons, which I discussed in a previous post (as opposed to macarons).  They turned out quite tastey!  In the last photo, I decided to try dipping them in some melted chocolate … Continue reading

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Baby Baby – I’m Making A Baby Quilt

It’s been about 14 or 15 years since I’ve made a quilt and way back then, I was an award-winning quilter.  I’m a wee bit ashamed of myself.  But, I work with a young woman who is going to have … Continue reading

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Watch These Adorable, Hilarious Ladies Who’ve Been BFFs For Almost 100 Years

The voices of wisdom speak …. lol

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