tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30107551678859587862024-03-13T10:31:34.941-07:00Lavender & LinenLavender and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665337513636851589noreply@blogger.comBlogger239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010755167885958786.post-35222062443543938402016-09-28T12:48:00.000-07:002016-09-28T12:48:06.513-07:00The End of Summer<p dir="auto">Hello everyone! It’s been a while, but I think I’ve made up for my absence by sharing several photo’s of one of my favorite flowers, zinnia’s.</p><p dir="auto">My neighbor, at the lake house, sowed his raised garden full of all colors of zinnia’s. It was so much fun watching the hummingbirds, butterflies and bee’s buzzing around this beautiful flower garden.</p><p dir="auto">I didn’t begin to capture the beauty of this garden, but I hope you get some idea and enjoy.</p><p><br></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ryhZD1EmNk4/V-wZ8xjx0OI/AAAAAAABT80/jlm6Iw-jRC0/lavenderandlinen.blogspot.com_1118_full.jpeg?imgmax=9999"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z3fyrLFLqoM/V-wZ8T3DjUI/AAAAAAABT8w/lk82xdZQcPQ/lavenderandlinen.blogspot.com_1118.jpeg?imgmax=9999" alt="lavenderandlinen.blogspot.com" width="667" height="1000"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z0fJ3GimvX4/V-wbkY-Or_I/AAAAAAABT-E/VqHH4b-D9vc/bowl-of-zennia_1_full.jpeg?imgmax=9999"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1di_QtERBls/V-wbj-ziw_I/AAAAAAABT-A/oSrkEHwSdw0/bowl-of-zennia_1.jpeg?imgmax=9999" alt="bowl of zennia's in garden" width="800" height="604"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vKjvlqTS41Y/V-wbge7JmKI/AAAAAAABT9E/UUcvreYIYaM/zennia_4_full.jpeg?imgmax=9999"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C94odKocSDA/V-wbgumxHsI/AAAAAAABT9M/kLywyeyr_MI/zennia_4.jpeg?imgmax=9999" alt="zennia's in copper cup" width="650" height="974"></a></div><p dir="ltr"><br>Oh yes… I brought several cuttings home with me to use in my garden in town.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y_3l297vN3E/V-wZ1epqQlI/AAAAAAABT7A/OdtkCzgeQR0/Tribute-on-my-best-buddy_full.jpeg?imgmax=9999"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aR04XtlxTus/V-wZ1VqHTZI/AAAAAAABT68/qOm0APlo2mM/Tribute-on-my-best-buddy.jpeg?imgmax=9999" alt="Tribute on my best buddy" width="611" height="850"></a></div><p dir="ltr"><br>My best friend and little blogging buddy lost his long fight with cancer last month. He has been in so many photo’s on this blog, he loved the camera and we were always together. We truly miss him, but it’s also comforting to know that he is no longer in pain.</p><p dir="ltr">We’re happy to have Maggie. She’s not Albert, but she is going to be a great dog. She’s actually going to her first obedience class tonight. Wish us luck!</p><p dir="ltr">Thanks friends for stopping by today. I hope you have enjoyed your summer. Take care and enjoy this cooler fall weather!</p><p dir="ltr">xo, <em>Mary & Maggie</em></p>Lavender and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665337513636851589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010755167885958786.post-8560758455919643842016-07-05T17:48:00.007-07:002016-07-05T19:16:06.266-07:00The best of Summer<p dir="ltr">Hello everyone! Can you believe it’s July already? It seems like time is flying by. I’m truly enjoying the lovely weather we’ve been having.</p><p dir="ltr">One of our favorites things to do is to have dinner on the patio. I planted basil in our concrete planter boxes this year, instead of flowers, my herbs love it.</p><p dir="ltr">I used some of our homegrown garlic for the pesto…..I think the garlic blooms are so interesting. 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I think it’s due to all the rain we’ve been having.<br>Do you like fresh cut flowers?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DRlBtO7fF3g/V3xTNN9Qn_I/AAAAAAABS9w/T-uoU4aJ1UI/lavenderandlinen.blogspot.com_1111_full.jpeg?imgmax=9999" target="_blank"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FEbK8kgiEgc/V3xSnxRVEiI/AAAAAAABS9U/vcplhQsfOPQ/lavenderandlinen.blogspot.com_1111.jpeg?imgmax=9999" alt="lavenderandlinen.blogspot.com"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8BuuJ_JDzxI/V3xTJltqa2I/AAAAAAABS9s/9_iuO3GJf7c/lavenderandlinen.blogspot.com_1110_full.jpeg?imgmax=9999" target="_blank"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G-Z4KvKyGy8/V3xSn8_g7JI/AAAAAAABS9Y/fa4Eju-f8Dk/lavenderandlinen.blogspot.com_1110.jpeg?imgmax=9999" alt="lavenderandlinen.blogspot.com"></a></div><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">Thanks everyone! I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July! We are having our fireworks tonight, due to the storms and rain last night.<br>I’m glad the dogs don’t mind loud noises.</p><p dir="ltr">(<em>Hey guys if this post looks a little different, I’m trying to get Blogo to post and update…so basically this post has been an experiment, thanks again for hanging in there.)</em></p><p>Take care and let me know what you’ve been up to.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong><em> xo Mary</em></strong></p>Lavender and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665337513636851589noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010755167885958786.post-46335127303857363332016-05-21T11:52:00.003-07:002016-05-21T12:45:05.358-07:00A Little Flower Therapy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's been so beautiful here for a week or so, and then <i>BAM,</i> <i>it's cold again</i>, with frost warnings, and cold nights, so I got up early and did a photo shoot of the beautiful tulips at the Capitol.<br />
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I really thought the frost and cold temps would probably kill these beauties but so far so good. </div>
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Every year the gardner's try to mix it up a little, they plant different colors schemes, this year it was red and yellow section with a mixed section of yellow and red.<br />
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These were last years colors....I think they're my favorite.</div>
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I'm hoping to be around when the gardner's start digging these up in a few days. They give all the bulbs to anyone that wants them so they can start planting their summer garden's before Derby Day. </div>
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Love this little Robin...she's been hanging around our house looking for a place to build her nest.</div>
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Yippee! I'm so happy it's finally looking like Spring here in Kentucky!</div>
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After several days of painting and spring cleaning, I thought I would take the afternoon off and go for a walk with the dogs. Look what we found....tulip trees! They are always one of the first things to bloom in our neighborhood, too bad they're not in my yard!</div>
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Spring flowers and branches bring a little beauty into your home after a long gray winter - for free.</div>
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It's also nice to have a little guilt free jello orange fruit fluff after a long walk.</div>
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Well friends that's all for today...just dropping by to wish you and yours a Happy Spring!</div>
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Almost every Valentine's Day I usually display a stack of old war letters that my father in law wrote to my mother in law during World War II.</div>
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I never got to meet him, but I feel like I already know him from reading some of his letters. My husband adored him, and I've heard many wonderful stories about him.</div>
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Unfortunately, he was involved in a fatal car accident when John was only 10 year's old.</div>
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What a difference email has made in our lives...for the better? I'm not always sure, it's definitely not very personal. <br />
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Thought I would shop the house for this blog post. I'm not sure who the old gloves belonged to, but I remember going for my first job interview in the late 60's, dressed in a suit and carrying white gloves. I miss the hat and gloves day's. I would have loved the roaring 20's....one of my favorite's to this day.<br />
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The blue cameo is one that my sister in law surprised me with on our way back home from our European trip. She purchased it while we were in Florence Italy. They make the most beautiful cameo jewelry. It's not only beautiful, but reminds me of our wonderful trip,<br />
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They had a remarkable marriage and love story. They wrote to each other weekly, and she saved each and everyone of his letters.<br />
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This little antique mesh purse is from the 1920-1930s era, it belonged to my elderly next door neighbor. She was such a beautiful person, I'm sure she carried it back in the day.</div>
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I was wondering... what did they carry in them? I thought possibly a handkerchief or small gloves.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"> I have a very good friend that always writes and sends me card's. I must follow her lead and do the same.</span></div>
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She's the first one on the bottom row....white pearls.</div>
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I'm getting close to painting and revamping our family room. I've been looking for some ideas on how to artfully display and frame some of these treasures. I think I've found just the thing on Pinterest.</div>
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Wishing you and yours the best Valentine's Day ever....xxoo</div>
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Even though spring and summer are my favorite seasons, I find myself enjoying the stillness and quiet that comes from a freshly fallen snow.<br />
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The tree is down and put away with all signs of Christmas <i>in the house</i> completely gone. The outside remains until after the New Year.<br />
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New Year's Resolutions? I usually never make any because I don't follow through, but this year I'm hoping will be different. How about you?<br />
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This was a find, an antique fly fisherman's basket. I love it because it fits the theme of the lake cottage along with a great place to store our garbage bags. I'm all about dual purpose things.<br />
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I tried taking photo's of the kitchen, but the lighting was still too dark due to all of the rain. I'm definitely not complaining....praying for all of those that have had their homes destroyed by all of the tornadoes in Texas and various other places. It's so sad, especially at this time of year.<br />
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It's been a busy week baking, making Christmas gifts and cleaning house...probably the same with all of you. </div>
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These little shoes belonged to my father in law, I believe they are probably around 96 years old. Can't you tell I love old vintage things especially at Christmas? There's nothing like an old fashioned Christmas to me! If you don't believe me just listen to Frank Sinatra! In fact I just heard him sing this song while I was uploading these photos!</div>
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We made Lavender and Rosemary soap for our neighbors. I grew the herbs in the garden, and added some essential oils. Embellishments.... old hat label's I brought back from France (guys old hat factory). Guy let us walk through the old factory and pick out what we wanted. I have all colors, hope to find something exciting to do with all of the rest. </div>
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Summer is my favorite season, when it get's to be the end of summer, the most fitting quote would be the classic from Dr. Seuss, "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." </div>
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Late summer flowers at the Lake Cottage,</div>
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Sunsets in Grand Rivers, KY.</div>
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and long walks with the fur babies Albert, and our new addition Maggy Bleu.</div>
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Lavender and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665337513636851589noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010755167885958786.post-89486676662964004722015-03-20T06:19:00.001-07:002015-03-20T06:19:04.738-07:00Faux Painted Eggs<p>When I see the crocus and daffodils in bloom, it reminds me that if we had no winter <em>the spring would not be so pleasant. </em>It’s so nice to walk outside and hear the birds singing and building their nests. </p> <p>As I was walking around our neighborhood, I took a few photo’s of flowers that are beginning to bloom. I’m always anxious and somewhat impatient for the temperatures to warm up during this time of year.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QtZeLcQDW4M/VQwd02lwsyI/AAAAAAABNtQ/JoOQQwxq-uo/s1600-h/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-20154-28.jpg"><img title="Spring" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="spring" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-d2w2I3gwxps/VQwd17YeH1I/AAAAAAABNtY/9ZhhauBphZQ/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-20154-2_th.jpg?imgmax=800" width="591" height="421"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-11RX2M0wRss/VQwd3NPgSKI/AAAAAAABNtg/D7c8E-U9LZc/s1600-h/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-2015510.jpg"><img title="Spring" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Spring" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Oo8TSa8u4vQ/VQwd4P2btyI/AAAAAAABNto/OP0ICBBxkVA/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-20155_thum.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="884"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-00dB1-GyGw0/VQwd5BWUOiI/AAAAAAABNtw/ijm8SjQ9uxI/s1600-h/Painted-Easter-Eggs-and-Daffodils-3-%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Painted Easter Eggs and Daffodils" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Painted Easter Eggs and Daffodils " src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-e-i72sEyNbw/VQwd6BMWynI/AAAAAAABNt4/qHbXhchF1wA/Painted-Easter-Eggs-and-Daffodils-3-.jpg?imgmax=800" width="584" height="882"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>While we were snow bound, I decided to faux paint some plastic Easter eggs. I already had the acrylic paint, I did buy a can of spray flat paint at the dollar store, the eggs came from the Dollar Tree, so this little project was under $5.00.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WqQXaAhQe9s/VQwd7Gga-mI/AAAAAAABNuA/R-kfEmxfOF8/s1600-h/March-14-2015Painted-Easter-Eggs-Mar.jpg"><img title="Faux Painted Easter Eggs" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Faux Painted Easter Eggs" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pFIol5VMo4s/VQwd8ppO1jI/AAAAAAABNuI/re7RG-lD3JQ/March-14-2015Painted-Easter-Eggs-Mar%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="700" height="485"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>I used a tooth brush with brown paint to splatter the paint on the blue eggs. I used a wet sponge with white, brown and beige on the natural ones. You just have to play around with the paint to get the colors, and the look you want.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kZrCOESlsgw/VQwd9vnH4QI/AAAAAAABNuQ/pqY0Ic5CeLY/s1600-h/March-14-2015Painted-Easter-Eggs-Mar%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><font color="#7f7f7f"></font><img title="Faux Painted Easter Eggs" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Faux Painted Easter Eggs" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-p_xql7Nh87Y/VQwd-ndLAOI/AAAAAAABNuY/UWrkd7kkQCU/March-14-2015Painted-Easter-Eggs-Mar%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="697" height="492"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-08TZo64ZfgA/VQwd_2K9_oI/AAAAAAABNug/gpkZvyGxLCU/s1600-h/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-201513-26.jpg"><img title="Painted Easter Eggs" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Faux Painted Easter Eggs" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bYikPtk8SzI/VQweA55fKsI/AAAAAAABNuo/gd9Tn6m3QOY/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-201513-2_t.jpg?imgmax=800" width="700" height="476"></a></p> <p> </p> <p align="center">If you look closely you can tell that these are plastic. I believe if you used a spackling paste to fill in the holes, and around the seams, then slightly sand them before spray painting they would look…almost real, and much better.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yyFnbao45Bo/VQweBmTC8UI/AAAAAAABNuw/_L1ykPnZ2dM/s1600-h/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-20155127.jpg"><img title="Easter Bunting" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Easter Bunting" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FUMqjDXYes0/VQweC6yki7I/AAAAAAABNu4/RnNSCadNeQg/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-201551_thu.jpg?imgmax=800" width="410" height="768"></a></p> <p> </p> <p align="center">I made this little bunting for the dessert bar, but I think these would be perfect for a spring baby shower. I love the little paper roses for the tail.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ObrECKf4O0g/VQweET9885I/AAAAAAABNvA/u9crFna8T7E/s1600-h/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-20157-212.jpg"><img title="Painted Easter Eggs " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Painted Easter Eggs " src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rNccvXPM4yQ/VQweF8_8ezI/AAAAAAABNvI/Fzg7JAhlxeM/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-20157-2_th.jpg?imgmax=800" width="636" height="783"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ji_c9MuXBNs/VQweHEWNkgI/AAAAAAABNvQ/aL92G-4Yp3w/s1600-h/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-2015331.jpg"><img title="Faux Painted Easter Egg Tree" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Faux Painted Easter Egg Tree" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wBZKUP8NaKo/VQweIB4sxQI/AAAAAAABNvY/pLonFda591w/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-201533_thu.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="962"></a></p> <p> </p> <p align="center">Since I painted several dozen eggs, I thought I would use the neutral colored ones for an egg tree. I already had the vase…I purchased a Styrofoam sphere from Michaels, and added peat moss with a hot glue gun. This was the most difficult of all. I don’t believe I have ever successfully used a hot glue gun without having <em>blisters! </em></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZTEwFElbjWs/VQweJMVxOdI/AAAAAAABNvg/ONPHOJJF12g/s1600-h/March-19-2015Painted-Easter-Eggs-Mar.jpg"><img title=" Easter" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Easter" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-duJlRsK78nw/VQweKHsCiBI/AAAAAAABNvo/VHTZ31V4X9s/March-19-2015Painted-Easter-Eggs-Mar%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="696" height="476"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Have you tried the Green Fin wine from Trader Joe’s? I’m hoping it’s not just a limited edition, because it’s very good.<em> </em> After watching the news this morning…..it makes you think a little more about the wine you buy. This particular brand <em>was not</em> one that was on the list. I’m sure Trader Joe’s will be on top of this one, because they sell a lot of wine.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tgftLOwCKfM/VQweLBIQF7I/AAAAAAABNvw/MV-mZHpKRGk/s1600-h/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-201510-214.jpg"><img title="Painted Easter Eggs" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Painted Easter Eggs " src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UcqZ2AbZQXk/VQweMX2DyQI/AAAAAAABNv4/rtIoeO6LnJo/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-201510-2_t.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="834"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HYIO0w68Vbg/VQweNbtE1AI/AAAAAAABNwA/YQNsimoJwy8/s1600-h/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-20151-212.jpg"><img title="Faux Painted Easter Eggs" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Faux Painted Easter Eggs" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cqZC0jErlYY/VQweORlhhHI/AAAAAAABNwI/K4Ncjpxr-RM/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-20151-2_th.jpg?imgmax=800" width="565" height="859"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>If you’re not into DIY projects, <a href="http://www.pier1.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-pier1_us-Site/default/Default-Start?s_cid=cpc0000013&s_kwcid=AL!4347!3!60654178517!e!!g!!pier%201%20coupon&gclid=CPr-teP_tsQCFYc8aQodt50A_A&ef_id=VQslngAABXTsrCDT:20150320130635:s">Pier One</a> has pastel speckled eggs. I think their prices were 12 for $8.00. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VFRu4Vc3eEo/VQwePSW1eYI/AAAAAAABNwQ/ctDRP69qUw4/s1600-h/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-2015571%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="Painted Easter Eggs " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Painted Easter Eggs" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XuW-7tyyEsg/VQweQMeeSPI/AAAAAAABNwY/sAz2rF-Oz2g/Painted-Easter-Eggs-March-201557_thu.jpg?imgmax=800" width="457" height="652"></a></p> <p> </p> <p align="center">That’s all for today friends, it’s back to touching up paint on the woodwork….we had a lot of wear and tear over the long winter.</p> <p align="center">Hope you have a fantastic Friday, and also have a fun and exciting weekend planned!</p> <p align="center">Thank you so much for stopping by!</p> <p align="center">See you soon!</p> <p align="center">Love,</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bzoOzgJ68BM/VQweRLJpmzI/AAAAAAABNwg/XHrh3MPUW0I/s1600-h/new-blog-signature4.png"><img title="new blog signature" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="new blog signature" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1_VGNVIuUd0/VQweR66fhgI/AAAAAAABNwo/TMmNgDllCBo/new-blog-signature_thumb2.png?imgmax=800" width="200" height="98"></a></p> Lavender and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665337513636851589noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010755167885958786.post-74986993102128764672015-03-03T11:42:00.001-08:002015-03-03T14:48:04.904-08:00Waiting on Spring<p align="center">Hi friends,</p> <p align="center">It’s been bitter cold here for the last month or so. We’ve had snow, ice and extremely low temperatures for this area, and just when things start looking up, we are getting ready for another blast, looking on the positive side, <em>we will surely appreciate Spring even more…right?</em></p> <p><em></em> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Y67TXq8QuuA/VPYOTzK89XI/AAAAAAABM_Q/FF-Z6B0na0w/s1600-h/Snow%252520Photos%252520for%252520CKPG02-21-1536%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="snow bunnies" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Snow Bunnies" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PFjmThW2gYg/VPYOU4BqmSI/AAAAAAABM_Y/CSK-_gi_PcY/Snow%252520Photos%252520for%252520CKPG02-21-1536_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="609" height="721"></a></p> <p>I’m hosting a ladies luncheon in the next couple of weeks, so I’ve been working on a few spring decorations…trying a new DIY project for Easter eggs. I’ll let you know later how it turns out, but in the meantime, I’m putting away some of my winter décor and trying to organize closets and etc.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UmDzR2xQ9vg/VPYOV1bJgOI/AAAAAAABM_g/7YgrdALZSmQ/s1600-h/March%25252002%25252C%2525202015Snow%252520Photos%252520for%252520CKPG02-21-1523Albert%252527s%252520Photo%252520Shoot-Snow%252520Photos%252520for%252520CKPG02-21-1523My%252520Lightroom%252520Photo%252527sOctobert%2525205%25252C%2525202014March%25252002%25252C%2525202015%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="Snow Bunnies" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="snow Bunnies" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xz01laqFNGQ/VPYOW3lwBUI/AAAAAAABM_o/n--Mg0uCkwc/March%25252002%25252C%2525202015Snow%252520Photos%252520for%252520CKPG02-21-1523Albert%252527s%252520Photo%252520Shoot-Snow%252520Photos%252520for%252520CKPG02-21-1523My%252520Lightroom%252520Photo%252527sOctobert%2525205%25252C%2525202014March%25252002%25252C%2525202015_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="609" height="411"></a></p> <p>In the meantime, I’ve been making these adorable little paper roses for a banner to hang over the dessert table. They’re so much fun to make and I think they will add a little Spring charm.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JhTmyD85Y8Y/VPYOX8Uk_NI/AAAAAAABM_w/YD3RyBk8jvc/s1600-h/March%25252002%25252C%2525202015Snow%252520Photos%252520for%252520CKPG02-21-1524Albert%252527s%252520Photo%252520Shoot-Snow%252520Photos%252520for%252520CKPG02-21-1524My%252520Lightroom%252520Photo%252527sOctobert%2525205%25252C%2525202014March%25252002%25252C%2525202015%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="Snow Bunnies" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Snow Bunnies" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AkFqV3_wTkM/VPYOY03DM2I/AAAAAAABM_4/M-da3KouJXg/March%25252002%25252C%2525202015Snow%252520Photos%252520for%252520CKPG02-21-1524Albert%252527s%252520Photo%252520Shoot-Snow%252520Photos%252520for%252520CKPG02-21-1524My%252520Lightroom%252520Photo%252527sOctobert%2525205%25252C%2525202014March%25252002%25252C%2525202015_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="618" height="417"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mne6LcDL_Ws/VPYOZ0eL2tI/AAAAAAABNAA/fJSGuunGlUM/s1600-h/March%25252002%25252C%2525202015this%252520one%252520for%252520central%252520ky%252520photography-2Albert%252527s%252520Photo%252520Shoot-this%252520one%252520for%252520central%252520ky%252520photography-2My%252520Lightroom%252520Photo%252527sOctobert%2525205%25252C%2525202014March%25252002%25252C%2525202015%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Snow Bunnies" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Snow Bunnies" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GMz0kuLyyY0/VPYOa-JA9RI/AAAAAAABNAI/wTmdiemXY3k/March%25252002%25252C%2525202015this%252520one%252520for%252520cen%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="613" height="788"></a></p> <p>After a few days of being housebound, we took a short drive through horse country where I snapped a few photo’s of the horses and deer. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JZM4qnLq4xU/VPYObxbxajI/AAAAAAABM-M/VlqfOD5mB7I/s1600-h/Snow%252520Photos%252520for%252520CKPG02-21-1565%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Lexington Horse farm" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jT4mm5piZeE/VPYOdFMEQMI/AAAAAAABM-U/TEgABjidy48/Snow%252520Photos%252520for%252520CKPG02-21-1565_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="525" height="816"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UQpb4C9fhp4/VPYOeC8Pl6I/AAAAAAABNAQ/DmderS6vvxg/s1600-h/February%25252019%25252C%2525202015this%252520one%252520for%252520%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="deer in snow" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--hcXfsiuFMI/VPYOfApU7rI/AAAAAAABNAY/KlFPe7uqg2Q/February%25252019%25252C%2525202015this%252520one%252520for%252520%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="630" height="954"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NagIBccALao/VPYOgRLwSgI/AAAAAAABNAg/0UVGuhQAv7E/s1600-h/Snow%252520Photos%252520for%252520CKPG02-21-1551%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="deer" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aVEW_CWOTp0/VPYOhrvDgeI/AAAAAAABNAo/zWzn994N_vE/Snow%252520Photos%252520for%252520CKPG02-21-1551_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="621" height="428"></a></p> <p align="center">We saw lots of “snow” faces!</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-f2P0yCotRGM/VPYOihuYFKI/AAAAAAABM-8/QTSYLtVJHmk/s1600-h/Snow%252520Photos%252520for%252520CKPG02-21-1575%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img title="Snow in Kentucky 2015" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Albert" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yLSJMLhzWo0/VPYOj_sKnyI/AAAAAAABM_E/mAfKtXV017g/Snow%252520Photos%252520for%252520CKPG02-21-1575_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="698" height="492"></a></p> <p align="center">This little guy keeps a “snow face.”</p> <p align="center">Thanks for stopping by today….I hope you have a wonderful week and I look forward to seeing you again soon.</p> <p align="center"><em><font size="4">Love, </font></em></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Georgia"><em>Mary</em></font></p> Lavender and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665337513636851589noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010755167885958786.post-67097228765695674952015-01-03T14:11:00.001-08:002015-01-04T04:03:46.967-08:00Little French Table<p align="center">Happy New Year everyone! </p> <p align="center">We are spending New Year’s at the lake cottage. </p> <p align="center">It’s been a lot of fun even though the weather has been anything but pleasant. I hesitated taking photo’s because it’s rained constantly, the dark grey skies makes it difficult to get very much natural light, but decided to write a post anyway.</p> <p align="center">The last time we were here, I painted a little side table that we only use only when we have extra company. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-usbzyHmrKUg/VKkr2ZFhUGI/AAAAAAABKI4/bX1P5aZu3GU/s1600-h/Photo%252527s%252520of%252520chalk%252520painted%252520table%252520%25252824%252520of%25252034%252529%25255B23%25255D.jpg"><img title="Photo's of chalk painted table (24 of 34)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Photo's of chalk painted table (24 of 34)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2nYRwBxbJzI/VKhopcKu_-I/AAAAAAABKJA/u60OIEL3lIY/Photo%252527s%252520of%252520chalk%252520painted%252520table%252520%25252824%252520of%25252034%252529_thumb%25255B23%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="464" height="709"></a> </p> <p align="center">This little table was actually fine before, but I wanted to lighten it up a bit. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RnuDO0pDRRg/VKhoqSBf0EI/AAAAAAABKJI/qXcX9j0lR-M/s1600-h/Photo%252527s%252520of%252520chalk%252520painted%252520table%252520%25252834%252520of%25252034%252529%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Photo's of chalk painted table (34 of 34)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="Photo's of chalk painted table (34 of 34)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_DSM3jRq0Zc/VKhorUizaaI/AAAAAAABKJQ/Wyb2oXOgy4o/Photo%252527s%252520of%252520chalk%252520painted%252520table%252520%25252834%252520of%25252034%252529_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="456" height="345"></a> </p> <p align="center">I first painted it with a regular cream latex paint, but when I started to distress the edges and legs, it peeled off in chunks…<em>even after it was first sanded</em>. Since that didn’t work, my sister in law, suggested I try painting it with Annie Sloan’s chalk paint. She and my niece have taken chalk painting classes, and have finished several beautiful pieces.</p> <p align="center">I’m so thankful that she left her brushes and waxes for me to use on this piece. It can get pricy when you purchase the paint, along with the brushes and waxes. However, if you have several pieces you want to paint, it’s worth the extra cost.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8A4BRXLwEV4/VKhosfhDkiI/AAAAAAABKJY/Cj5nQeDOMo0/s1600-h/Photo%252527s%252520of%252520chalk%252520painted%252520table%252520%25252826%252520of%25252034%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Photo's of chalk painted table (26 of 34)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Photo's of chalk painted table (26 of 34)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Baoy7rhKv2k/VKhotVS0tHI/AAAAAAABKJg/WS4lTlSEo5c/Photo%252527s%252520of%252520chalk%252520painted%252520table%252520%25252826%252520of%25252034%252529_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="396" height="575"></a></p> <p align="center">If you’re interested in seeing the different colors and finishes, click on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/anniesloanhome/chalk-paint-colours/">Pinterest</a>, also check out this <a href="http://ciruelointeriors.com/2011/11/09/extendedcoloursrange/">link</a>, and it will show you how to mix the colors to get the look you want.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vUsXnmrvRXA/VKhou_pbG2I/AAAAAAABKJo/vKojUzwGIZs/s1600-h/Photo%252527s%252520of%252520chalk%252520painted%252520table%252520%2525281%252520of%25252034%252529%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="Photo's of chalk painted table (1 of 34)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Photo's of chalk painted table (1 of 34)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-P0o0w5m_NfA/VKhov6wxK1I/AAAAAAABKJw/97VIjLri2-g/Photo%252527s%252520of%252520chalk%252520painted%252520table%252520%2525281%252520of%25252034%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="421" height="317"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-j4jIb_EEAFU/VKhowkZTMkI/AAAAAAABKGs/3HJbek8OUzA/s1600-h/NewYearsEvephotofor2015blogpost12.jpg"><img title="New Years Eve photo for 2015 blog post" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="New Years Eve photo for 2015 blog post" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nJ4vYUp0e18/VKhoyM8vJxI/AAAAAAABKG0/T07GVU-O9Zo/NewYearsEvephotofor2015blogpost_thum.jpg?imgmax=800" width="423" height="610"></a> This was taken several years ago, at New Years, but it seems I always kept it covered. Even though it’s not perfect, It’s so much better than the dark, uneven varnish.</p> <p align="center">It’s perfectly…..imperfect!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CC-qaYNueIg/VKhozC1NnuI/AAAAAAABKJ4/DKMLPddOK6w/s1600-h/Photo%252527s%252520of%252520chalk%252520painted%252520table%252520%25252828%252520of%25252034%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Photo's of chalk painted table (28 of 34)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Photo's of chalk painted table (28 of 34)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-U85ivQ1X_Oc/VKho0jpYebI/AAAAAAABKKA/iH6oJZko0V0/Photo%252527s%252520of%252520chalk%252520painted%252520table%252520%25252828%252520of%25252034%252529_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="427" height="634"></a> The best part….</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Xx7l8VDO59k/VKho2ODO_kI/AAAAAAABKHM/57xkHc-wNzw/s1600-h/20150101NewYearsEveFood2of11.jpg"><img title="20150101-New Years Eve Food (2 of 11)" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="20150101-New Years Eve Food (2 of 11)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pYUm2SGqBrA/VKho25LQA0I/AAAAAAABKHU/2Hsj4h-i6n0/20150101NewYearsEveFood2of11_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="430" height="338"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qujMrjLQZ_g/VKho3-s62-I/AAAAAAABKHc/kvD8htWel8Y/s1600-h/20150101NewYearsEveFood3of111.jpg"><img title="20150101-New Years Eve Food (3 of 11)" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="20150101-New Years Eve Food (3 of 11)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WhzLnF5CWzw/VKho4ot3U9I/AAAAAAABKHk/wEoBxLVRRf0/20150101NewYearsEveFood3of11_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="427" height="293"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gJT5_m4npn0/VKho6Otod5I/AAAAAAABKHs/p6hBFgLPltc/s1600-h/NewYearsEveFood1of112.jpg"><img title="New Years Eve Food (1 of 11)" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="New Years Eve Food (1 of 11)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xcYp2ZrP9JY/VKho7FEo2CI/AAAAAAABKH0/SmENdKZGD1A/NewYearsEveFood1of11_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="416" height="307"></a> </p> <p align="center">black eyed peas, corned beef and cabbage!</p> <p align="center"> I grew up in a Southern family eating black-eyed peas and cabbage on New Year's Day. It was and still is a tradition that is supposed to bring good luck, and financial prosperity in the coming year. <em>One can only hope!</em></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jWv8XcZn3CY/VKho8L8zbPI/AAAAAAABKKI/z_ps7KMNark/s1600-h/untitled-4%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="untitled-4" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="untitled-4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yyiW8AilUeI/VKho9Ucm0WI/AAAAAAABKKQ/-2CmrqucBdM/untitled-4_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="413" height="588"></a> </p> <p align="center">Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? </p> <p align="center">That’s all for today friend. I’ll leave you with one of my favorite Irish Blessings.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.searchquotes.com/quotation/May_your_pockets_be_heavy_and_your_heart_be_light._May_good_luck_pursue_you_each_morning_and_night./30254/"><em><strong><font face="Bookman Old Style">May your pockets be heavy and your</font></strong></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em><strong><font face="Bookman Old Style">heart be light.</font></strong></em><em><strong><font face="Bookman Old Style"> May good luck pursue you each morning and night.</font></strong></em></p> <p align="center"><strong><em><font face="Bookman Old Style">~Irish Blessing</font></em></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Mistral">wishing you good luck for the new year!</font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="6" face="Mistral">love, Mary</font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="6" face="Mistral"></font></strong> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p></p> <div id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:e083e176-45bb-4aaa-a6ae-d16f451aa9d7" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Year's+Annie+Sloan+Chalk+Paint" rel="tag">New Year's Annie Sloan Chalk Paint</a></div> Lavender and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665337513636851589noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010755167885958786.post-87078333306146260222014-12-16T15:44:00.001-08:002014-12-18T16:07:40.883-08:00A few Christmas Touches<p align="center">Our Christmas décor is not the expected holiday formality, it’s definitely nothing fancy, I basically decorate with things that have been in the family for years, and I look around the house and try to find inspiration for my own Christmas scheme. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tuoq9CTAPgM/VJDDVab1rYI/AAAAAAABJW8/YztfjC5uyWU/s1600-h/DSC_02407.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Sled" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-e9937fhPs88/VJDDWu7aFhI/AAAAAAABJXE/fq7w11j2_rI/DSC_0240_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="420" height="640"></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SnwJQQgwGYQ/VJDDXjK7hHI/AAAAAAABJXM/jwhxzaBIKnE/s1600-h/December-15-2014DSC_0252Alberts-Phot%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Albert" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dvhLE9Kj4q0/VJDDY4E_dGI/AAAAAAABJXU/O2ST9MRNuuI/December-15-2014DSC_0252Alberts-Phot.jpg?imgmax=800" width="742" height="501"></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-E50sjtHo4uM/VJDDZ2pH1qI/AAAAAAABJXc/-Ow97ZLI1hM/s1600-h/December-15-2014DSC_0260Alberts-Phot.jpg"><img title="." style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Albert" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EJZ2TgacJsU/VJDDaze5FMI/AAAAAAABJXk/OJ8NxeL7VF0/December-15-2014DSC_0260Alberts-Phot%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="427" height="640"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Kd_2vZSpDhM/VJDDbxlD4TI/AAAAAAABJXs/QQEnzi7cZq8/s1600-h/DSC_03023.jpg"><img title="." style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christmas 2014" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fnr3aU5TP_8/VJDDdDV1ylI/AAAAAAABJX0/RNGhmyDsDVQ/DSC_0302_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="427" height="640"></a></p> <p align="center">Real greenery is rather expensive, so I always add a few cuttings from the yard.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Wh2uibOA39Y/VJDDeT_0T-I/AAAAAAABJX8/Td_4vSEc4h0/s1600-h/December-08-2014DSC_9957Alberts-Phot.jpg"><img title="." style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="lavenderandlinen" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-T5anMup1TQY/VJDDfWI6UAI/AAAAAAABJYE/IH47qIqVSGE/December-08-2014DSC_9957Alberts-Phot%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="659" height="562"></a></p> <p align="center">If you like mulled cider, you must try this wonderful Cranberry and Apple mulled cider. I found the recipe <a href="http://theinspiredroom.net/2014/11/17/mulled-cranberry-apple-cider-recipe/">here</a> at the Inspired Room. This cider is not only delicious, but it smells heavenly too…just like <em>Christmas,</em> put on some Christmas music….. you will be in the Christmas spirit in no time!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7Qwkxdls8OE/VJDDgSldzII/AAAAAAABJYM/C9SUIszD06A/s1600-h/December%25252008%25252C%2525202014DSC_0012Albert%252527s%252520Photo%252520Shoot-DSC_0012My%252520Lightroom%252520Photo%252527sOctobert%2525205%25252C%2525202014December%25252008%25252C%2525202014.jpg"><img title="lavenderandlinen" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="." src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7TcTY7nK3qc/VJDDh510FcI/AAAAAAABJYU/TFUKBkciZE0/December%25252008%25252C%2525202014DSC_0012Albert%252527s%252520Photo%252520Shoot-DSC_0012My%252520Lightroom%252520Photo%252527sOctobert%2525205%25252C%2525202014December%25252008%25252C%2525202014_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="725" height="348"></a></p> <p align="center">While visiting Lake Tahoe this summer, I brought back a few pine cones. I believe they have the largest pine cones, especially compared to ours, that I have ever seen. I only wish I had room to bring back more<em>….love decorating with pine cones.</em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JLe6KdRNmaU/VJDDi-IBDZI/AAAAAAABJYc/Y4vj8a75bs0/s1600-h/December-15-2014DSC_0221Alberts-Phot%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="Xmas" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="." src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CmBhlOTmUyU/VJDDkIxc77I/AAAAAAABJYk/OSKtr5EwzBc/December-15-2014DSC_0221Alberts-Phot.jpg?imgmax=800" width="594" height="904"></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-t95ti8yl_Rc/VJDDlVpZ2XI/AAAAAAABJYs/daq6vlsya7Q/s1600-h/Mulled%252520Cider%252520in%252520Moscal%252520Mule%252520Cup%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="lavenderandlinen" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="." src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-95QkGL7vdtY/VJDDmt9ZpGI/AAAAAAABJY0/ENZky5ZiVEw/Mulled%252520Cider%252520in%252520Moscal%252520Mule%252520Cup_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="713" height="389"></a></p> <p align="center">I found two things when I was cleaning the book cases, an old book about Notre Dame, of which, I added my Rosary that I purchased there several years ago and…..</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hvdRi1yTNuI/VJDDn7rborI/AAAAAAABJY8/AkVVTEVibTs/s1600-h/Mulled%252520Cider%252520in%252520Moscal%252520Mule%252520Cup2%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="lavenderandlinen" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="." src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wgppxWU_xh0/VJDDpCS6NyI/AAAAAAABJZE/X53DEnZAd8Q/Mulled%252520Cider%252520in%252520Moscal%252520Mule%252520Cup2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="718" height="396"></a></p> <p align="center">an old Hymnal that belonged to my husband’s grandmother. She also signed her name inside the cover, along with the date of 1929. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_jQCCzx7VYU/VJDDqgYryiI/AAAAAAABJZM/p0bpa8dcYM0/s1600-h/My-Lightroom-Photos612.jpg"><img title="." style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="." src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OKGkfpCQ3Q4/VJDDr89BxLI/AAAAAAABJZU/O_1xN3BG8fw/My-Lightroom-Photos6_thumb10.jpg?imgmax=800" width="727" height="503"></a></p> <p align="center">I bet you can’t guess which one is my favorite! I tried to get a shot of our tree, but due to the all the rain and dark grey skies,</p> <p align="center">I had somewhat of a problem…</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mrnb5h-RYtE/VJDDs7axkwI/AAAAAAABJZc/sfG-RMcAvwg/s1600-h/December%25252015%25252C%2525202014DSC_0222Albert%252527s%252520Photo%252520Shoot-DSC_0222My%252520Lightroom%252520Photo%252527sOctobert%2525205%25252C%2525202014December%25252015%25252C%2525202014%25255B18%25255D.jpg"><img title="." style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="bookcase" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vjbp2hRMJrs/VJDDtwjXZsI/AAAAAAABJZk/kL2ajqZnkBs/December%25252015%25252C%2525202014DSC_0222Albert%252527s%252520Photo%252520Shoot-DSC_0222My%252520Lightroom%252520Photo%252527sOctobert%2525205%25252C%2525202014December%25252015%25252C%2525202014_thumb%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="535" height="742"></a></p> <p align="center">My beloved red books…</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mhONYBtlPC8/VJDDviXoJ7I/AAAAAAABJZs/6kKnjsIFnsY/s1600-h/Christmas%252520at%252520Lavender%252520%252526%252520Linen0001012-11-2014%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="." style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Christmas at Lavender & Linen" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7fTB76vz4Ug/VJDDzaKV25I/AAAAAAABJZ0/0MIH6LzAEus/Christmas%252520at%252520Lavender%252520%252526%252520Linen0001012-11-2014_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="679" height="478"></a></p> <p align="center">This old brass bowl has been around for as long as I can remember, I just added some fresh greenery and beads.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-p_6jcc8mIOI/VJDD0sJ1CXI/AAAAAAABJZ8/AJ75Nyupeds/s1600-h/Mulled-Cider-in-Moscal-Mule-Cup111.jpg"><img title="." style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Mulled Cider in Moscal Mule Cup1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iqmVfFhfo6w/VJDD1-uYRKI/AAAAAAABJaE/sJUhogJ7HGo/Mulled-Cider-in-Moscal-Mule-Cup1_thu.jpg?imgmax=800" width="773" height="504"></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tIY8rjWWTNI/VJDD3S0psQI/AAAAAAABJaM/LfgTI-ALbRM/s1600-h/DSC_026719.jpg"><img title="lavenderandlinen" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="." src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-L7j8CPfdnU0/VJDD4ROoXMI/AAAAAAABJaU/g4-a9yJBZxc/DSC_0267_thumb13.jpg?imgmax=800" width="765" height="516"></a></p> <p align="center">It’s time to get the Christmas cards in the mail, and since I have several more to go…..I guess I should get busy. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1UUm8V6rxyc/VJDD5SXWItI/AAAAAAABJac/b3wWfCwQL6E/s1600-h/-000012014Christmas%252520at%252520LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com-2.jpg%252520pic%252520monkey.jpg"><img title="Christmas at LavenderandLinen.blogspot" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="-Mantle Lavender&Linen" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9_Oe8FKnL1Q/VJDD6aWFahI/AAAAAAABJak/X_516BOtOQI/-000012014Christmas%252520at%252520LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com-2.jpg%252520pic%252520monkey_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="599" height="594"></a></p> <p align="center">“Take care of all your memories….For you cannot relive them.” -Bob Dylan</p> <p align="center">Thank you followers, and also thanks to all of you that stopped by today. </p> <p align="center"><em>I hope you have a great week!</em></p> <p align="center">xxoo <font size="7"><font face="Elegant">Mary</font></font></p> <div id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:96956f75-fab5-405d-8b74-c9b4b0afe80c" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Christmas" rel="tag">Christmas</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/golden+retriever" rel="tag">golden retriever</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/vintage" rel="tag">vintage</a></div> Lavender and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665337513636851589noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010755167885958786.post-26114759072783213412014-11-14T14:01:00.001-08:002014-11-15T06:09:28.275-08:00A Country Drive<p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Hello everyone!</p> <p align="center">Are you getting ready for the Thanksgiving holidays? </p> <p align="center">It seems to me like this year has just flown by! </p> <p align="center">I’ve had these photo’s in my file for a few weeks, and I keep reminding myself</p> <p align="center">to post them, but it seems like something always takes priority. Anyway…here goes I hope you enjoy!</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EJ3srgr_Vgc/VGZ7PGzN-oI/AAAAAAABHaM/_D8J6F5fGw0/s1600-h/October-30-2014DSC_9472Alberts-Photo.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="walking bridge" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MgXNoZPnlds/VGZ7Qf1RlQI/AAAAAAABHaU/hVl_7NJD998/October-30-2014DSC_9472Alberts-Photo%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="499" height="762"></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zy7OUbl-JIQ/VGZ7RWtfvPI/AAAAAAABHac/AgFCSyZr9Qk/s1600-h/farm-and-lane-with-horses.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="farm and lane with horses" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-E-swIG5GvGk/VGZ7SfLApzI/AAAAAAABHak/lmN2hr6edf8/farm-and-lane-with-horses_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="806"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mMtDhPDN0zg/VGZ7TT_FYcI/AAAAAAABHas/CWgVaamogK8/s1600-h/DSC_9346-3%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Switzer Covered Bridge" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wo9xZGdjwM4/VGZ7UfaLf_I/AAAAAAABHa0/pk_ar78qEi8/DSC_9346-3_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="511" height="777"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jUrV9dGrljQ/VGZ7VB29u6I/AAAAAAABHa8/c5q0e96XxrU/s1600-h/get-attachment-12.jpg"><img title="" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Fall" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EoDACgHDdmU/VGZ7WDxZueI/AAAAAAABHbE/jaTOKYmz5Ug/get-attachment-1_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="520" height="830"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XJNZvHpgl60/VGZ7XJoOQ1I/AAAAAAABHbM/tkGAzC1JfCA/s1600-h/get-attachment-213.jpg"><img title="lavenderandlinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Fall in KY" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-i2TPoypBuB8/VGZ7aAXr1PI/AAAAAAABHbU/rLmkv9Yy9SU/get-attachment-2_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="527" height="727"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qKQj4jLkKhk/VGZ7awzHVKI/AAAAAAABHbc/4_HIJ3vlTg4/s1600-h/get-attachment-35.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Fall In Frankfort KY" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Zzx8y4gFNzQ/VGZ7bh64vdI/AAAAAAABHbk/wZwZDP8n30Y/get-attachment-3_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="689" height="471"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-frwNP0PAlqI/VGZ7cuoZu2I/AAAAAAABHbs/QGj9AutkTs0/s1600-h/DSC_929511.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Horsefarm in KY" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q-3tkeI9Iho/VGZ7dv2uqpI/AAAAAAABHb0/WvueBnMZBew/DSC_9295_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="513" height="783"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Y89LkcPdThU/VGZ7emEpT_I/AAAAAAABHb8/Vxf608IULWI/s1600-h/DSC_9530-001%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Fall in KY" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-muzrymcrcOA/VGZ7fr0zZTI/AAAAAAABHcE/4kvIkfGQeGA/DSC_9530-001_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="482" height="728"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cHCerNtDY5E/VGZ7gfMeITI/AAAAAAABHcM/hWrFKVE0Wso/s1600-h/DSC_9311%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Fall in KY" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yVk56R0iyKg/VGZ7hR8RYkI/AAAAAAABHcU/ZmRGe2hosCo/DSC_9311_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="493" height="764"></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RbErYhGtV4o/VGZ7iBRCsEI/AAAAAAABHcc/jWLPrhv81yQ/s1600-h/DSC_9448%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Fall in KY" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-edVqW7uo4v4/VGZ7jPvwV6I/AAAAAAABHck/H4P-FvcgMpM/DSC_9448_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="479" height="744"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OLecljQs1l0/VGZ7kAJF0WI/AAAAAAABHcs/Zhwg9ADu0w8/s1600-h/October%25252025%25252C%2525202014DSC_9179Albert%252527s%252520Photo%252520Shoot-DSC_9179My%252520Lightroom%252520Photo%252527sOctobert%2525205%25252C%2525202014October%25252025%25252C%2525202014%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Elkhorn Creek, Frankfort, KY" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RVVAfvrf7gs/VGZ7lABsYMI/AAAAAAABHc0/mDXqVu8OsyQ/October%25252025%25252C%2525202014DSC_9179Albert%252527s%252520Photo%252520Shoot-DSC_9179My%252520Lightroom%252520Photo%252527sOctobert%2525205%25252C%2525202014October%25252025%25252C%2525202014_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="477" height="728"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wj-OX_Zbfhw/VGZ7l5i-aQI/AAAAAAABHc8/c_d2l9GwJBE/s1600-h/October%25252025%25252C%2525202014DSC_9155Albert%252527s%252520Photo%252520Shoot-DSC_9155My%252520Lightroom%252520Photo%252527sOctobert%2525205%25252C%2525202014October%25252025%25252C%2525202014-001%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Peaksmill Road, Frankfort, KY" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-i5DT26POdfw/VGZ7miMFOhI/AAAAAAABHdE/0zQ9EvNfHhY/October%25252025%25252C%2525202014DSC_9155Albert%252527s%252520Photo%252520Shoot-DSC_9155My%252520Lightroom%252520Photo%252527sOctobert%2525205%25252C%2525202014October%25252025%25252C%2525202014-001_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="474" height="720"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-I1PF25yW1_0/VGZ7ngHtw-I/AAAAAAABHdM/pOQn6so-mco/s1600-h/DSC_9618%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Fall In KY" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TE2-ZvdQc30/VGZ7p4rJpyI/AAAAAAABHdU/xnN1SIfXTcw/DSC_9618_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="632" height="453"></a></p> <p align="center">Fall is winding down, and another year will soon be gone…..old man winter is just</p> <p align="center">waiting around the corner, <em>and not so patiently I’m afraid</em>….because we are expecting our first </p> <p align="center">snow on Monday…brrrrr…<em>bah humbug!</em></p> <p align="center">Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope you have a wonderful weekend!</p> <p align="center"><font size="3">XO</font> <strong><font color="#f79646" size="7" face="Brush Script MT">Mary</font></strong></p> Lavender and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665337513636851589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010755167885958786.post-22342686963746602232014-10-06T10:58:00.001-07:002014-10-06T11:01:07.366-07:00In the Garden<p>Since everyone was out of the house for the day, I thought it would be a great time to spend some time photographing and playing in the garden. I have missed spending time in this little garden, but now that I’m back, and loving these cool, fall evenings, I‘m planning on spending the rest of the fall out here. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IXADc6jvnHU/VDLX7j4orAI/AAAAAAABFpo/HP3FztFRD7Y/s1600-h/DSC_8500.jpg"><img title="Lavender&Linen" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Garden" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Z9QH6j7YUEM/VDLX8maUHsI/AAAAAAABFpw/J5vmkfrUFVw/DSC_8500_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="502" height="766"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-005uy_KlqSc/VDLX9isZqqI/AAAAAAABFp4/GuVm832H7yk/s1600-h/DSC_8364.jpg"><img title="Lavender&Linen" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Garden" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-O7D5PrW_y1Y/VDLX-tkpYrI/AAAAAAABFqA/7ImMQMMWyzw/DSC_8364_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="795"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vVl0XKXaxpI/VDLX_-Gmg5I/AAAAAAABFqI/8V3AZ8qQlZA/s1600-h/20141001-DSC_84677.jpg"><img title="Lavender & Linen" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Wildlife Scenes by Church Hill" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-H0xr05xYy84/VDLYBPb_txI/AAAAAAABFqQ/wkJNixtoN_A/20141001-DSC_8467_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sKy0gupmbs8/VDLYB5kP4_I/AAAAAAABFqY/lpKFZFsG1cc/s1600-h/20141001-DSC_84446.jpg"><img title="by Church Hill" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Wildlife Scenes" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4COPcjW2XXU/VDLYCxDFs6I/AAAAAAABFqg/4GJs-qEVuDc/20141001-DSC_8444_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="372" align="right" height="251"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><font color="#7f7f7f"></font> </p> <p> </p> <p>Since I sold a ton of stuff at my yard sale…. what did I do? I stopped by a thrift store and bought a set of these dishes for $20.00. I thought they would be perfect to use for Thanksgiving dinner, plus I guess we never learn….gotta have more stuff.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-j-qidwAXonQ/VDLYDo6imwI/AAAAAAABFqo/CsbufJX9TGM/s1600-h/20141001-DSC_84815.jpg"><img title="by Church Hill - Lavender & Linen" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Wild Life Scenes" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Q6clmlMJt1A/VDLYE_BxeDI/AAAAAAABFqw/B5VqVgu3hAY/20141001-DSC_8481_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="624" height="835"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-P550Nu9PeoA/VDLYGdXVG9I/AAAAAAABFq4/gU7P2ymgdSc/s1600-h/DSC_8354.jpg"><img title="Lavender & Linen" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Lavender & Linen" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--uF8EDTWPo4/VDLYHXo4hII/AAAAAAABFrA/1skPPtz4Rqs/DSC_8354_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="395" height="603"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UuGJafyXF9E/VDLYIZqBfdI/AAAAAAABFrI/1fM_9GPJ2es/s1600-h/DSC_84585.jpg"><img title="Lavender & Linen" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Fall" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-j0tojm6PfD0/VDLYJR2BWxI/AAAAAAABFrQ/2joNdg17IFo/DSC_8458_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="398" height="603"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5LtI9SBIXW0/VDLYKsctxfI/AAAAAAABFrY/CG8iJl_4bF0/s1600-h/DSC_85375.jpg"><img title="Lavender & Linen" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Fall" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OT43BEi17EM/VDLYLp4fldI/AAAAAAABFrg/ocVn0JJGkk4/DSC_8537_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="688" align="right" height="464"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nz0I4uUifxU/VDLYMxjyZsI/AAAAAAABFro/1g03N-QHdXk/s1600-h/20141001-DSC_8521%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="20141001-DSC_8521" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="20141001-DSC_8521" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lE-TQsfnqZg/VDLYN-OAtnI/AAAAAAABFrw/Q2oYwAtoJOc/20141001-DSC_8521_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="455" height="690"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_A6fWVk12r8/VDLYO8jeRaI/AAAAAAABFr4/h5BcnDKRhWY/s1600-h/20141005-DSC_8599%25255B21%25255D.jpg"><img title="Lavender & Linen" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Albert" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DA04TFlea4g/VDLYP2JAOLI/AAAAAAABFsA/iVmFXPDz7Js/20141005-DSC_8599_thumb%25255B16%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="592" height="683"></a></p> <p>I had to post this photo of my blog dog…Albert. My daughter set up the backdrop, and after several attempts…. we finally got him to pose. Isn’t he handsome? This is what some old ladies do when they don’t have grandchildren!</p> <p>Thanks for stopping by , wishing you a wonderful week!</p> <p>Happy fall Y’all! </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-n0FvvcjXh_c/VDLYQr_yYmI/AAAAAAABFsI/AabZfsXYejU/s1600-h/new%252520blog%252520signature%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="new blog signature" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="new blog signature" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-abD_QTMFcWw/VDLYRmyRONI/AAAAAAABFsQ/avBfxIKOk00/new%252520blog%252520signature_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="200" align="right" height="98"></a></p> Lavender and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665337513636851589noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010755167885958786.post-79738323096192315682014-09-28T07:16:00.001-07:002014-09-28T16:46:12.853-07:00One Fall Day<p>Fall is definitely in the air, you can just feel it…cool nights and beautiful fall days. </p> <p>As I was taking an early morning walk, I saw this lovely Star Glory or Hummingbird Vine growing on an old white picket fence, when I saw this vine…I remembered that I used to have one blooming around back on my iron fence. I think the cold winters must have frozen it out, but I love this dainty vine with little red star like flowers. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9MDWtbC3O0k/VCgYAzMsx5I/AAAAAAABEG4/0qiaLtptFIQ/s1600-h/20140827-DSC_7427-2-27.jpg"><img title="Star Glory Vine & Garden Gate" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-c8DKrjgRFYE/VCgYBgGp7lI/AAAAAAABEHA/8jKhCCN2s3k/20140827-DSC_7427-2-2_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="492" height="761"></a></p> <p>hmmm….I may take another walk, and gather some seed.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bU-nDZufCHw/VCgYCsMOSQI/AAAAAAABEHI/xKbntjiFGGI/s1600-h/20140827-DSC_7418-25.jpg"><img title="lavender & linen" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Crepe Myrtle" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NiYL1vGJbXk/VCgYDS8QGFI/AAAAAAABEHQ/ibXyR1-wyGI/20140827-DSC_7418-2_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="496" height="753"></a></p> <p>The Crepe Myrtles are coming to summer’s end…..after the fall rains they will disappear until next year.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aTyhuHlwabU/VCgYEaY55WI/AAAAAAABEHY/LDiT_sWNaks/s1600-h/DSC_7415-27.jpg"><img title="Lavender & Linen" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Crepe Myrtle" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Y0FQ-X2u1QI/VCgYFeEPTFI/AAAAAAABEHg/Mo8rnu_ph2o/DSC_7415-2_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="491" height="754"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gv1VO3ZIRzg/VCgYGdhYESI/AAAAAAABEHo/Hn7cnrZXaE0/s1600-h/DSC_7411-27.jpg"><img title="Lavender & Linen" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Star Glory Vine" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VMO16SI8lKY/VCgYHtq2KFI/AAAAAAABEHw/kulY_hvUwb0/DSC_7411-2_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="498" height="760"></a></p> <p>This week has been sad…..I attended a funeral of a young man who took his life on Monday. He was one of those that seemed to have everything going for him….loving parents, brother, a beautiful wife and home. He was also a unique artist that made guitars and banjo’s from pans, wood, and various other items. There were at least twenty banjo’s and guitars all different and unique on display at his funeral….. several are displayed in the Louisville Museum of Art.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4BMdBWV0JAM/VCgYIVuIb9I/AAAAAAABEH4/yCrFfhbERHU/s1600-h/DSC_7409-25.jpg"><img title="Lavender & Linen" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Star Glory Vine" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3JvDaytpAlc/VCgYJQudutI/AAAAAAABEIA/XxuEwiofFso/DSC_7409-2_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="725" height="489"></a></p> <p>It makes you wonder why someone that seemed to have so much going for them and so young, 39 years of age, would want to end it all. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6TVSgsaZvtA/VCgYKE-g_bI/AAAAAAABEII/-a5NJXtZ6OI/s1600-h/20140827-DSC_7445-212.jpg"><img title="Lavender & Linen" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Spider Web" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fvN0qbmBuhs/VCgYLEvK1SI/AAAAAAABEIQ/AXGMoJacRNk/20140827-DSC_7445-2_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="393" height="632"></a></p> <p>I was trying to find the perfect spider web to photograph, and even though several looked perfect, if you looked closely you can see several little flaws, <em>sort of</em>, like us. No one is perfect….<em>we are have flaws.</em> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fTik1rtvo38/VCgYMNQ5ZoI/AAAAAAABEIY/PoXc_S2X0_M/s1600-h/Depression5.jpg"><img title="Lavender & Linen" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Depression" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Xm7HWT_jGBA/VCgYNLiJxJI/AAAAAAABEIg/R5M4dz6n0GE/Depression_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="613"></a></p> <p align="center">Thanks everyone for stopping by today. I hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall day!</p> <p align="center">See you soon!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Gi_b2rDuTUo/VCgYODAt7lI/AAAAAAABEIo/iJNpqiVSTeI/s1600-h/new%252520blog%252520signature%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="new blog signature" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="new blog signature" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-F0pf-MNnGDc/VCgYO4WtYCI/AAAAAAABEIw/aH7piOjImuM/new%252520blog%252520signature_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="200" align="right" height="98"></a></p> Lavender and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665337513636851589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010755167885958786.post-84345836632488936272014-09-21T10:19:00.001-07:002014-09-21T10:39:37.531-07:00Road Trip Out West III<p align="center"><font color="#000000" size="3">I’m winding up our road trip out West, I also realize it has been a long time coming, but since my last post I’ve cleaned our basement and had a huge yard sale. It feels good to get rid of some of our clutter, especially from the basement, so now I’m free to concentrate on fall! </font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#000000" size="3">The photo’s below were taken in </font><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clear_Lake_(California)"><font color="#000000" size="3">Clear Lake</font></a><font color="#000000" size="3">, one of the largest natural freshwater lakes in California one of the oldest on the continent, and you can see the ancient volcano, Mount Kanata from a distance. </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hEC6HRuv0Lc/VB8IN1ZB7iI/AAAAAAABD4U/WFJlQCW1e8k/s1600-h/DSC_20184.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Clear Lake California" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Xdb9jA17fgI/VB8IO4tf7XI/AAAAAAABD4c/FYsQ91tFlXE/DSC_2018_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="645" height="434"></a></p> <p>My daughter and her husband kayak across this lake weekly to enjoy dinner at a wonderful Mexican Restaurant. Doesn’t that sound like fun?</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S6dByuoTyUg/VB8IP2solBI/AAAAAAABD84/ATR0_uqB-vw/s1600-h/DSC_2180%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Clear Lake California" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mYmcA3TYaOw/VB8IQ32iimI/AAAAAAABD9A/epUYm6AMvGE/DSC_2180_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="566" height="415"></a></p> <p align="center">We visited beautiful wineries, <a href="http://www.ferrari-carano.com/">Ferrari-Curano</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-P8tC61C_X6g/VB8IR7iqmVI/AAAAAAABD40/fXsRsC5ON0U/s1600-h/DSC_20766.jpg"><img title="Ferrari-Curano Winery" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oIZJhEPJvgQ/VB8IS9FAwFI/AAAAAAABD48/UcIJIpa_rjU/DSC_2076_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="426"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GGFDoffXCYs/VB8IXkueC4I/AAAAAAABD5k/TPMOmoZjbaM/s1600-h/20140720-DSC_65307.jpg"><img title="Red Woods Eureka CA" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Red Woods Eureka CA" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ShwBCqONv8Y/VB8IYdfOx4I/AAAAAAABD5s/1oFKVa5_y34/20140720-DSC_6530_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="561" height="401"></a></p> <p align="center">The <a href="http://www.nps.gov/redw/index.htm">redwoods</a> were remarkable!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PJGLdgIS2zE/VB8IZW0vbMI/AAAAAAABD50/u6fNnd2PI30/s1600-h/DSC_62503.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Red Woods" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FpYfelEv6lE/VB8IalkHOEI/AAAAAAABD58/NaKcu4ZwC-c/DSC_6250_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WV_vvsbx--U/VB8IbcD2ekI/AAAAAAABD9I/oqxbx9exR5c/s1600-h/DSC_6224%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Redwoods, Eureka California" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RN1xKIxNsPw/VB8IcR6xKWI/AAAAAAABD9Q/rWh7UW-Rbcc/DSC_6224_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="425" height="520"></a>It was difficult to take a photo and actually show just how tall and large these tree’s really were.We read, in a brochure, were a photographer from National Geographic actually camped out in the Redwoods for a year, before he found the best spot to photograph them.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qCQxf9F1__o/VB8IdJNVXOI/AAAAAAABD6U/8b7XpUimx44/s1600-h/20140720-DSC_66003.jpg"><img title="Redwoods California" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-W43sN7uN6CU/VB8IdyNBSeI/AAAAAAABD6c/VLUYveKv1Ds/20140720-DSC_6600_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="427" height="640"></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GG4iiQPXe6U/VB8IejJFbzI/AAAAAAABD9Y/wUcPfbX2EDQ/s1600-h/20140723-_DSC9713%252520%2525282%252529-001%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="Grand Canyon" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OHYZP5MceSc/VB8If3QWj0I/AAAAAAABD9g/HDBpbkQsq9E/20140723-_DSC9713%252520%2525282%252529-001_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="633" height="433"></a></p> <p align="center">We stopped by the Grand Canyon on the way home, as you can see it was so crowded. I did manage to make my way through the crowd, and take a photo of one of the rare <a href="http://www.nps.gov/grca/naturescience/california-condors.htm">Condors.</a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-o3wQabWoXO0/VB8IgqLPIlI/AAAAAAABD60/hfcf_b0LaRw/s1600-h/20140723-20140723-DSC_68493.jpg"><img title="California Condor" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WZW8s3v9CQ0/VB8IhV7TpxI/AAAAAAABD68/0v_WC7gY8HY/20140723-20140723-DSC_6849_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="509"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vRlJjZJaV0k/VB8IiDtTSAI/AAAAAAABD7E/PwZJtULteq8/s1600-h/20140723-DSC_67873.jpg"><img title="Arizona" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Arizona" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Q_NXT7NkCg0/VB8IiyfndXI/AAAAAAABD7M/zcktZhspwnA/20140723-DSC_6787_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427"></a></p> <p>While driving through Arizona, we decided to stop at the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Ranch">Cadillac Ranch.</a> It’s basically old Cadillac’s buried in the ground. Everyone brings a can of spray paint, and sprays on their own design.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-26ESgVdIyKM/VB8Ij9shUKI/AAAAAAABD7U/YY36fWDSdcc/s1600-h/20140724-_DSC97497.jpg"><img title="Cadillac Ranch" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eSbvNk8WcOU/VB8IksN03HI/AAAAAAABD7c/iVKphbJlIu8/20140724-_DSC9749_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="505"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-v83nuk3psrg/VB8IlqSnCwI/AAAAAAABD7k/oPKwtsTKiAA/s1600-h/_DSC97547.jpg"><img title="Cadillac Ranch" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-azCdfQECCjk/VB8ImX4-9DI/AAAAAAABD7s/_GLXC9SNzz8/_DSC9754_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="427" height="640"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2sj093RxTCI/VB8InZibfXI/AAAAAAABD70/FAhZ-XP50G0/s1600-h/DSC_48393.jpg"><img title="Bluegrass Farm, Lexington, KY" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NAO8knRox2o/VB8IoD4kJ2I/AAAAAAABD78/cqYSDTmQ4_0/DSC_4839_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427"></a></p> <p>We stopped in New Mexico and spent the night, but since the temperature’s were reaching 115 degree’s, everyday, so we decided to discontinue our sight seeing there and in Texas, and make our way back to the bluegrass state. </p> <p align="center">We had a wonderful and safe trip, but it’s great to be back home. </p> <p align="center">Thank’s everyone for stopping by today. I hope you are enjoying your weekend, see you soon! </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LX4bUoe5-Yg/VB8IokA3TPI/AAAAAAABD8E/ApJE4VLHdOk/s1600-h/new-blog-signature5.png"><img title="new blog signature" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="new blog signature" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-n67W5TA2aws/VB8Ipe5C-VI/AAAAAAABD8M/vkYbNfLbonE/new-blog-signature_thumb3.png?imgmax=800" width="200" align="right" height="98"></a></p> Lavender and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665337513636851589noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010755167885958786.post-67098733335916914912014-09-04T13:11:00.000-07:002014-09-04T15:35:23.602-07:00Road Trip Out West II<p>Hello All, </p> <p>I’m a little slow getting this post together, but it’s been a very busy summer and I’m trying to take advantage of every minute of this wonderful warm and sunny weather. I know fall is just around the corner and after that old man winter returns…. after the winters we’ve been having, it seems like forever until it’s warm again. </p> <p>We are entering Utah and Nevada deserts, the colors and textures are so different from our landscape, here in the south. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AEjI2Y01RF4/VAjTQAxEaiI/AAAAAAABC0E/ovYXptayEcc/s1600-h/cout-129%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="trip out west" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="cout-129" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qDny-vUI5p4/VAjTRbuIacI/AAAAAAABC0M/9_Atc1Eufdg/cout-129_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="533" height="358"></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Hp_qn4yhbZc/VAjTSkncM5I/AAAAAAABC0U/vHDxfk5aUaQ/s1600-h/DSC_6762%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="trip out west" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DSC_6762" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oNNMuhrmPO8/VAjTTvhs5dI/AAAAAAABC0c/-g9sv0XNCfc/DSC_6762_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="528" height="376"></a></p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-E3z6RVLXsoI/VAjTVXnvPEI/AAAAAAABC0k/ySz795dSoh8/s1600-h/cout-142%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="trip out west" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="cout-142" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hSxTDj0EoAU/VAjTW2MSEpI/AAAAAAABC0s/kqE55ZAmkpI/cout-142_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="531" height="368"></a> </p> <p>We spent the day in Virginia City Nevada. It looked and felt like you were stepping back in time….just like it did on Bonanza! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UZ7QQemEOfw/VAjTYrK15ZI/AAAAAAABC00/NE6d8RWIqSg/s1600-h/cout-93%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="trip out west" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="cout-93" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-irDKp1vzNH4/VAjTaD3JqLI/AAAAAAABC08/szBEVEWj1-0/cout-93_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="536" height="408"></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Lake Tahoe was too beautiful to describe. The water was so blue that it looked almost artificial.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Asq0myUk4ZE/VAjTbs9LnMI/AAAAAAABC1E/2TSqydSWieM/s1600-h/cout-94%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="trip out west" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="cout-94" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PRrkWJhSSCg/VAjTc951kpI/AAAAAAABC1M/uq4r-e3B1_s/cout-94_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="530" height="357"></a> </p> <p>The CA Hwy 89 travels north from South Lake Tahoe toward Tahoe City, climbing over the mountain's edge just above scenic Emerald Bay. I have to say, it was one of the scariest roads I have ever been on. The scenery is gorgeous, but in places it’s a straight drop off into the lake.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xOHAhj9bWu0/VAjTd9CrBoI/AAAAAAABC1U/6U1XI-YSrfY/s1600-h/cout-95%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="trip out west" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="cout-95" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XrOogai0Iws/VAjTfJMbl6I/AAAAAAABC1c/METoralGmzU/cout-95_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="542" height="380"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yBZRmgCWuZA/VAjTgjJPTgI/AAAAAAABC1k/MMnOAl4xF1c/s1600-h/_DSC9007%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="_DSC9007" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin: 0px auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="_DSC9007" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ROjBH1nH8-U/VAjTiT-nBqI/AAAAAAABC1s/-kgTXhZ4-hg/_DSC9007_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="539" height="375"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QiOkZPI1UEw/VAjTjz6GJYI/AAAAAAABC10/poxG9TG6AvU/s1600-h/_DSC8935%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img title="trip out west" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="_DSC8935" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bs1LrXYbEHE/VAjTlirzwjI/AAAAAAABC18/2EDyJ64pBtk/_DSC8935_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="531" height="367"></a> </p> <p>Albert enjoyed swimming in Lake Tahoe…they had several dog friendly beaches. After exploring and enjoying Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe City….we’re on the road again to Clear Lake California!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-prgLJ6V2L5Q/VAjTmqcQPiI/AAAAAAABC2E/SwxRUEnQzL0/s1600-h/DSC_6677%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_6677" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DSC_6677" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yBbjmzmzELc/VAjToNgqLTI/AAAAAAABC2M/DRC2xtIe4x0/DSC_6677_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="416" height="605"></a> </p> <p align="center">We made it….to Northern California! It was a long journey, but oh so worth it! </p> <p align="center">My daughter takes this little glass on all of her travels. (You can never have too much HAPPY!) After this trip…it shows up in all of her photo’s.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-p9WCvpv1G7Q/VAjTp4d7PCI/AAAAAAABC2U/PsJEGFxhUpk/s1600-h/DSC_2047%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="trip out west" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DSC_2047" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QfsWyCCtAn8/VAjTrzIehrI/AAAAAAABC2c/HZokvtJdb0A/DSC_2047_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="545" height="375"></a></p> <p>She made hotel reservations for us to stay in Sonoma at a beautiful old Spanish hotel that was near the lovely wine country. We had a wonderful time visiting different wineries and seeing the beautiful vineyards…winding through the hills and Sonoma valley, doing what we like best…tasting different wonderful wines. Our first visit was to the Ferrari-Curano Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma Valley. The gardens, vineyards and Winery were absolutely gorgeous. I’m hoping the recent earthquake didn’t harm any of these beautiful wineries. We were amazed by the dry conditions in Northern CA. I’m almost certain the prices of wine will increase substantially. After seeing the devastation left from some of the wildfires in California I vowed I would never complain about the rain again. </p> <p>Well folks, I apologize if I overloaded you with photo’s today, but I will conclude our road trip out west next week.</p> <p>Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great TGIF!</p> <p>xo<font size="4"> </font><strong><font size="6" face="Freestyle Script">Mary</font></strong></p> Lavender and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665337513636851589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010755167885958786.post-24968496535495407262014-08-18T18:46:00.001-07:002014-08-18T18:54:42.667-07:00Road Trip Out West<p>During the month of July, my husband and I decided we would like to take a road trip and visit our daughter and son in law who live in Clear Lake, California. She has been doing traveling nursing in Cali for almost a year now, and since her contract is almost up, we thought it would be the perfect time to take a road trip. </p> <p>We stopped at the cottage first, mapped out our route and basically winged the rest. We would check out towns and cities that we thought were interesting, make hotel reservations and stay for a few days, and then be on our way. Here’s some photo’s of the first places we stayed. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HNhu3Rb40TM/U_KsFprawlI/AAAAAAABBAQ/4K1jxGKBOis/s1600-h/20140703-20140703-DSC_52853.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinenblogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Abilene Kansas" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kimMC8MLqHg/U_KsG8bXfOI/AAAAAAABBAY/pLJDZCGtbGo/20140703-20140703-DSC_5285_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="433" height="650"></a></p> <p>Our first over night stop was in Abilene Kansas, the home and birthplace of former President Eisenhower. We ate at his favorite restaurant, toured his boy hood home, and Presidential Library.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Me1P11G2hX8/U_KsH8h9EPI/AAAAAAABBAg/GQ1tzOE5sAg/s1600-h/20140704-20140704-DSC_5320.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Denver, CO." src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dwuOqbcMDZQ/U_KsJJg2gVI/AAAAAAABBAo/KsX4oxGral8/20140704-20140704-DSC_5320_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="740" height="499"></a></p> <p>As we drove through Denver, I was surprised that snow would still be on the mountains. I’m not sure if it ever completely goes away. By the way… I thought Colorado was beautiful.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oLw9WHCDUwA/U_KsJx4ZhZI/AAAAAAABBAw/3n9j2XFpTjU/s1600-h/20140704-20140704-DSC_5324%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Colorado" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ti6EWxjFWCY/U_KsLC6vkZI/AAAAAAABBA4/N1JFSFq645w/20140704-20140704-DSC_5324_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="747" height="503"></a></p> <p align="center">It was starting to rain….</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SPgUju6g6CM/U_KsMSUhLRI/AAAAAAABBBA/TJUnnjgLd20/s1600-h/20140704-20140704-DSC_5330-5%25255B18%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Colorado" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ymDb_u2a6Q4/U_KsNmYvrpI/AAAAAAABBBI/wNiwuM2qyY4/20140704-20140704-DSC_5330-5_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="753" height="518"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-G3y1QZ5FBcY/U_KsO5ltXXI/AAAAAAABBBQ/rPqKV8Fph0k/s1600-h/20140704-20140704-_DSC86683.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Vail, Co." src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XEO3C7cqTQQ/U_KsPtiaLII/AAAAAAABBBY/qZHPdL64m4Q/20140704-20140704-_DSC8668_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="650" height="434"></a></p> <p align="center">We stopped and toured Vail….gorgeous! </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-llZ7aP44laA/U_KsRIXk7yI/AAAAAAABBBg/LF--yutw90k/s1600-h/20140705-20140705-_DSC8683%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Albert, golden retrievor" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Vail, Co." src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-W_3g38dfs3M/U_KsR2vXKlI/AAAAAAABBBo/0UJpiyfwSEM/20140705-20140705-_DSC8683_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="650" height="434"></a></p> <p align="center">This little guy insisted on being our helper. Yes, our little buddy came with us, and he was a great little traveler.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mbBt93FoXZs/U_KsS6M65rI/AAAAAAABBBw/dDF8kaP13lI/s1600-h/20140705-20140705-_DSC8695%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Glenwood Springs, Co." src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RdjNSVbG7RE/U_KsUL1Yq-I/AAAAAAABBB4/2Z_mYXKpEZM/20140705-20140705-_DSC8695_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="650" height="434"></a></p> <p align="center">Our view every morning from our hotel.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dRE414nznSo/U_KsVYoWAgI/AAAAAAABBCA/zKLXmNFpH8Q/s1600-h/20140706-20140706-_DSC87443.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Glenwood Springs, Co." src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-W7TRhx7QlLs/U_KsWRGJPsI/AAAAAAABBCI/-fW6lsMwgy8/20140706-20140706-_DSC8744_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="650"></a></p> <p>We spend several days in Glenwood Springs, Co. It was such a lovely town….I also thought it was fascinating that the Colorado River ran through the middle of town..</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oH2kWHH0AbI/U_KsYATKIxI/AAAAAAABBCQ/UKxVFmf71ac/s1600-h/20140706-20140706-DSC_5427%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Glenwood Springs, Co." src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dJ5KaHrsnnM/U_KsZpclPGI/AAAAAAABBCY/6eELj4f8LcI/20140706-20140706-DSC_5427_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="433" height="650"></a></p> <p>We walked up a dirt road that was 1/2 mile (wagon road) to view Dr. Holliday’s grave site, he was only 36 years of age when he died of tuberculosis. He was one of the most famous Western Gun Fighter’s, who actually came to Glenwood Springs to bath in the hot springs. He thought it had healing powers.</p> <p>If you visit Glenwood Springs you must eat at Dr. Holliday’s Bar in town….and ask for the prime rib sandwich. It’s very GOOD and…it’s not listed on the menu….you will have to ask. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DL7D3pN0JRI/U_KsbA3KZnI/AAAAAAABBCg/NgTbReE9g_g/s1600-h/20140706-20140706-_DSC8838-2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Glenwood Springs, Co." src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5qaxOmhsV_0/U_KscIrcJSI/AAAAAAABBCo/_eRoUfaoKPE/20140706-20140706-_DSC8838-2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="650" height="552"></a></p> <p>We met several people, with dogs, that actually hike up this mountain every week. What a work out! I had to stop several times and take a little break, some of the elevation was nearly 1100 feet.</p> <p>We met some folks that follow Guy Fieri, from Food Network, and they had eaten at Rick’s Café in our hometown. They were telling us about their favorite places they enjoyed visiting in KY. It’s surprising how much you have in common with complete strangers…. you meet along the way.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SAFw1ZIVYOs/U_KsdQjmNOI/AAAAAAABBCw/ENiEQ5ombqk/s1600-h/20140706-20140706-_DSC8843%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Glenwood Springs, Co." src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9l6km6Fk2TQ/U_KseXHvczI/AAAAAAABBC4/FGeZHKxdCHU/20140706-20140706-_DSC8843_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="650" height="463"></a></p> <p align="center">Albert and I on our way down…it was much easier this time.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-D5dPSF-Uw50/U_KsfRaM4cI/AAAAAAABBDA/F2pLCQiseGI/s1600-h/20140704-20140704-_DSC8608%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Colorado" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Se_Kw2Q6Ajo/U_KsgTMhfyI/AAAAAAABBDI/Vo30vlM8IDI/20140704-20140704-_DSC8608_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="700" height="477"></a></p> <p align="center">I would go back for another visit….it’s a neat place.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4ZmB6b4SvM4/U_KshF9yeQI/AAAAAAABBDQ/S8mfmXlNLFA/s1600-h/20140708-20140708-DSC_5613-2%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="LavenderandLinen.blogspot.com" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Utah" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-81i6ct_GoBc/U_KsiJq_WgI/AAAAAAABBDY/nRbLZUO-_Ps/20140708-20140708-DSC_5613-2_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="692" height="476"></a> </p> <p align="center">Next up…..Utah! (Part II)</p> <p align="center">This will be all for today…but I will be posting more soon.</p> <p align="center">I hope you have a wonderful week ! xo</p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JF58e8vMccU/U_KsjfLJ7qI/AAAAAAABBDg/UFBIcBWm2pY/s1600-h/new%252520blog%252520signature%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="new blog signature" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="new blog signature" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LI1WjmPkK4c/U_KskOm3YVI/AAAAAAABBDo/K6OMZflroqw/new%252520blog%252520signature_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="200" height="98"></a></p> Lavender and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665337513636851589noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010755167885958786.post-91666813241346312912014-07-02T13:01:00.001-07:002014-10-13T16:57:17.266-07:00Art in the Garden<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi Friends,<br />
We’re back at the lake cottage for a couple of days….two times in less than a month!<br />
Anyway, this morning I decided I was going to work on a piece of art that’s been on my to do list.<br />
I think this quote by leonardo da vinci says it all….if your spirit isn’t in it, there’s no art. My spirit has been somewhere else for some time now, and I’m really <em>trying</em> to get it back. <br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8ex4KkaPKB4/U7SE3suUgvI/AAAAAAAA_Jw/whBkqIL2FMM/s1600-h/Art%252520in%252520the%252520Garden-009%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Art in the Garden-009" border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pElNrMuIBoQ/U7RkdxG2czI/AAAAAAAA_J4/EttNKFjfT8w/Art%252520in%252520the%252520Garden-009_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="530" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Art in the Garden-009" width="368" /></a> <br />
What a perfect beautiful, summer morning! It’s the perfect morning to get an art project completed.<br />
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While I’m trying to concentrate on my art…..<br />
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this little guy started singing…..<br />
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and Mr. Wasp definitely caught my attention…….<br />
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and these little guys can be very annoying….<br />
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This little guy stopped by…..<br />
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and of course…..there’s always this fellow, waiting (<em>sometimes</em>) patiently ……<br />
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to swim here….<br />
<em>it’s almost lunch time, and now it’s too hot to paint outside…. guess I’ve missed another opportunity to create art!</em><br />
My inspiration for this piece came from Cottage Style Magazine. This article was written by <a href="http://www.kimhoeggerhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/78-87-Bring-Home-Beach_new2.pdf">Debra Steilen</a> and if you would like to see more beautiful beach inspiration click on her name.<br />
<a href="http://www.kimhoeggerhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/78-87-Bring-Home-Beach_new2.pdf"><img alt="image" border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-frn8ylkCHFY/U7SHJApcgDI/AAAAAAAA_Mg/k1nL5Xo7vgo/image3%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" height="429" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="image" width="335" /></a> <br />
I love the simplicity and color…..now if only I had the lamp, table, rope, weights and <em><strong>ART!</strong></em><br />
What inspires your creative side? I’m sure <em>you’re not a procrastinator like me</em>….<br />
Thanks again for stopping by, I appreciate you!<br />
xoxo <em><strong><span style="font-family: Pristina; font-size: x-large;">Mary</span></strong></em><br />
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Lavender and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665337513636851589noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010755167885958786.post-21029795290810242022014-06-17T06:45:00.001-07:002014-10-13T16:58:25.995-07:00Junk or Vintage Treasure<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It’s been a fun week here at the lake cottage, but as always, it’s time to return home. I guess it wouldn’t be as much fun if we stayed here all of the time. <br />
I did find an old vintage stool and metal bowl that makes a perfect prop for photography. I’m always looking for rustic old things for photography. The chipper and rustic the better. <br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Nc2qTCFFECk/U6BGOdNvamI/AAAAAAAA-eU/pBOFapAABtA/s1600-h/Vintage%252520-%252520Strawberries-008%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Vintage - Strawberries-008" border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-A9Y-bl9OonA/U6BGQx34NbI/AAAAAAAA-ec/T6pArmB9ZAQ/Vintage%252520-%252520Strawberries-008_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="728" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Vintage - Strawberries-008" width="508" /></a> <br />
And……the best part they were practically free.<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eanmWR3YpCg/U6BGSay_scI/AAAAAAAA-ek/og8AqSioKyE/s1600-h/Vintage%252520-strawberries%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Vintage -strawberries" border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5CwqgFrVGb0/U6BGUGv5QhI/AAAAAAAA-es/RQhnB0xmBFs/Vintage%252520-strawberries_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="575" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Vintage -strawberries" width="416" /></a> <br />
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<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bESqnIJLl38/U6BGVZmTVbI/AAAAAAAA-e0/9D85sX3qNUE/s1600-h/Vintage%252520-%252520Strawberries-005%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Vintage - Strawberries-005" border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Zub3COOBRsY/U6BGXG5xZUI/AAAAAAAA-e8/u6BNlP0T3Co/Vintage%252520-%252520Strawberries-005_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="641" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Vintage - Strawberries-005" width="515" /></a> <br />
Blog dog had to check out the strawberries.<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hsOHXi82jjg/U6BGYq-speI/AAAAAAAA-fE/sMfw7MKLYXg/s1600-h/Vintage%252520-%252520Strawberries-006%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Vintage - Strawberries-006" border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1NhGCzoIe-g/U6BGabVI91I/AAAAAAAA-fM/duDgZq5NBoI/Vintage%252520-%252520Strawberries-006_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="690" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Vintage - Strawberries-006" width="477" /></a><br />
I think he wants to take a bite of one of those delicious ripe strawberries!<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-A1TbdiN6Taw/U6BGbVnUyuI/AAAAAAAA-fU/osES1gATM1k/s1600-h/Vintage%252520-%252520Strawberries-010%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Vintage - Strawberries-010" border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sxXiRlJ6pww/U6BGc0ZJN7I/AAAAAAAA-fc/6q-Y7qIHAx4/Vintage%252520-%252520Strawberries-010_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="630" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Vintage - Strawberries-010" width="432" /></a> <br />
Anyway, I absolutely love <a href="http://www.bhg.com/blogs/better-homes-and-gardens-style-blog/2012/10/24/bhgs-new-cottage-style/">Better Homes and Gardens Cottage Style Magazine</a>. I was thumbing through an older one this week, and this old stool and bowl looks like something in one of their cottages.<br />
Are you a photographer junkie?<br />
Thanks for stopping by….see you soon.<br />
xo <strong><span style="font-family: French Script MT;">Mary</span></strong><br />
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Lavender and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665337513636851589noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010755167885958786.post-81204636456215407512014-06-11T13:23:00.001-07:002014-10-13T17:00:55.856-07:00Lake Time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We are spending a few days at the lake cottage. We have been busy pulling weeds, in between rains, and cleaning the cottage (<em>not much fun</em>)! So today we took the day off to enjoy a little lake time.<br />
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We had the beach all to ourselves.<br />
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We made it back just in time……before it started raining.<br />
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Thanks' everyone for joining me for<em> <strong>almost</strong></em> wordless Wednesday! </div>
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Hope you are having a great day!</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">xxoo</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Pristina;">Mary</span></strong></div>
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Wordless Wednesday – <a href="http://www.clairejustineoxox.com/2014/06/wordless-wednesday-blog-hop_10.html#more">Claire Justine oxox</a></div>
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Wordless Wednesday – <a href="http://www.create-with-joy.com/category/wordless-wednesday">Create with Joy</a></div>
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Wordless Wednesday – <a href="http://curiousasacathy.com/blog-hops/wordless-wednesday/">Curious as a Cathy</a></div>
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Wordless Wednesday – <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/category/linky-parties/wordless-wednesday/">The Jenny Evolution</a></div>
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Wordless Wednesday – Oh My Heartsie Girl</div>
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Wordless Wednesday – <a href="http://www.craftyspices.com/hops/wwhop/661-wwhop96">Crafty Spices</a></div>
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Wordless Wednesday – <a href="http://www.xmasdolly.com/2014/06/11/happy-spring-ww-3/">Xmas Dolly</a></div>
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Wordless Wednesday – <a href="http://marlys-thisandthat.blogspot.com/">Marlys this + that</a></div>
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Wordless Wednesday- <a href="http://acts17verse28.blogspot.com/2014/06/bug-eyes-ww-linky.html">Acts17verse 28</a></div>
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