Falling Leaves

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZELwWy6jLBMoJnVhg7GKAzQyEdK3F5G_vxmqCzyBB2CkKvnT-TCmQfUcrD7CcPGzKa0uqD9qlP7fLgHdaNoTACgAq8ZFRrhjW7YA-BZNVeuzDZ4U2CREg1vbkqWWfQVk1xfJwrAi6fPkk/s1600/9.30.11a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZELwWy6jLBMoJnVhg7GKAzQyEdK3F5G_vxmqCzyBB2CkKvnT-TCmQfUcrD7CcPGzKa0uqD9qlP7fLgHdaNoTACgAq8ZFRrhjW7YA-BZNVeuzDZ4U2CREg1vbkqWWfQVk1xfJwrAi6fPkk/s640/9.30.11a.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not much to say today.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjygCunQy0Mh3mODcQSed9Hp43plSquBd6zLiUH2CsYHN-H2ME9ueKp5jA_1wwlcPgHb0c73ImDg2JDFFyWCF_Up_x6ZL-q_QrovxV1HHE_SL4ZANV4L8j0TvNe95yRun7T8oPic7gRVaEC/s1600/9.30.11b.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjygCunQy0Mh3mODcQSed9Hp43plSquBd6zLiUH2CsYHN-H2ME9ueKp5jA_1wwlcPgHb0c73ImDg2JDFFyWCF_Up_x6ZL-q_QrovxV1HHE_SL4ZANV4L8j0TvNe95yRun7T8oPic7gRVaEC/s640/9.30.11b.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was sunny and beautiful out.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FK4x1l_GXfsZXsO0Aue0vaMirPz-_9qt8-cyuk9P_zPDxoSQ3SQFvy-9CWGructhPwoR9dDsQn47pD0PuCbJfRwPpZATGBsLUdgCTc7qfEShjbFc28E9am8ubxD0ciRyFXXMPJi5EGm2/s1600/9.30.11d.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FK4x1l_GXfsZXsO0Aue0vaMirPz-_9qt8-cyuk9P_zPDxoSQ3SQFvy-9CWGructhPwoR9dDsQn47pD0PuCbJfRwPpZATGBsLUdgCTc7qfEShjbFc28E9am8ubxD0ciRyFXXMPJi5EGm2/s400/9.30.11d.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The leaves are turning colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love fall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebkzFsf7Kjh9ernCUve7L0tTYYn_tOhDAA4VeJCnXAhqVXcJtuz3RPPIhzN8b6CoCWOj3xeyVIz5ejASlxQwzd9K603HO20yN6FFoJ_hccy6f3_YE6JFH5J5ANIfMypPMLVXSNsjE9uEn/s1600/9.30.11c.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebkzFsf7Kjh9ernCUve7L0tTYYn_tOhDAA4VeJCnXAhqVXcJtuz3RPPIhzN8b6CoCWOj3xeyVIz5ejASlxQwzd9K603HO20yN6FFoJ_hccy6f3_YE6JFH5J5ANIfMypPMLVXSNsjE9uEn/s640/9.30.11c.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dress: Lauren Conrad from Kohls<br />Blazer: Old Navy<br />Belt: Kohls<br />Shoes: Target<br />Necklace: Gift from My Aunt<br />Sunglasses: Cat Eye Clubmaster Ray Ban

Falling Leaves

Not much to say today. It was sunny and beautiful out. The leaves are turning colors. I love fall. Dress: Lauren Conrad from Kohls Blazer: ...

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A Brief Look at Feng Shui Interior Design 6: In The Living Room

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_CEjbQ38u3_YkR87npS45yck8OKUkg8wdCtt8mUKpokVj-8-ANE1xzxkeH8bfLd9Ucp05BtUh2ePHFbXCrtmC4Ji5qQRd6lJmXmur0hWmIW5aq7oQ4HZ-WHgi9DHmUQI_blHfq-U0w64/s400/Living+Dining+Room.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_CEjbQ38u3_YkR87npS45yck8OKUkg8wdCtt8mUKpokVj-8-ANE1xzxkeH8bfLd9Ucp05BtUh2ePHFbXCrtmC4Ji5qQRd6lJmXmur0hWmIW5aq7oQ4HZ-WHgi9DHmUQI_blHfq-U0w64/s400/Living+Dining+Room.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 219px;" /></a><br />You must keep positive energy in your living room by keeping it clutter free, clean and well ventilated. Your living room should also make you feel 'at home', happy and contented. If you live on a busy street or housing estate you could use <a href=http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/net-curtain-rods/>net curtains</a> or vertical blinds as part of your window dressing, either of these window dressing will allow plenty of natural light to enter your room and also provide you with the privacy you need to feel relaxed and content.<br /><br />A large oval mirror over a fireplace or will capture the energy before it has a chance to escape through the opening and a crystal hung from the ceiling in a corner that seems to gather an unhealthy feeling will chase away the gloom. Present loving photos on the walls encased in metal, silver or gold frames that accentuate the emptiness of a bare wall. Prints of botanicals, flowers or nature scenes will keep the flow of nature abounding.<br /><br />Candles, rock formations or metal artistic displays are also great ideas for creating a balanced chi. If you are looking for a metal sculpture or crystal piece, make sure that there are no sharp edges that will block energy.<br /><br />Image: Feng Shui Decoration Tips

A Brief Look at Feng Shui Interior Design 6: In The Living Room

You must keep positive energy in your living room by keeping it clutter free, clean and well ventilated. Your living room should also make y...

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Up on Top

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_0AeiCm5csMohyG0rPmPY_m3XAd1qN0Uu79rl7qsInaD7yN1LPjpm8XwxzLdBmjGiSgZvH6m0ZVH2GoVlS7pdmjvcnp5ouh-Q7J1YnffBhvoUKXE0k0GHx3oW7XBavapqZsroecrDRA2/s1600/9.29.11a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_0AeiCm5csMohyG0rPmPY_m3XAd1qN0Uu79rl7qsInaD7yN1LPjpm8XwxzLdBmjGiSgZvH6m0ZVH2GoVlS7pdmjvcnp5ouh-Q7J1YnffBhvoUKXE0k0GHx3oW7XBavapqZsroecrDRA2/s640/9.29.11a.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today has been one of those days where I woke up and said, "Alright day, bring it on," and when the day did, I was all like, "I take it back!!! Please! I take it back!!!" Well, if you've ever had one of those days, you know they are miserable. But, if are like me, you fight through it and hope to come out on top.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYQCsLGT2G6LfKPXFP-ik9iDXxuRVVVwUUo0cTJZZEDSUg1QNaIy9s9-pJ1WDINC6dgTaNVuaKO8ltKsEJek7ApZDtYGuXTIxEBUUkS3OVGZI_TUBB_YhepznicgbibFC0DkiCXaPuwhYU/s1600/9.29.11b.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYQCsLGT2G6LfKPXFP-ik9iDXxuRVVVwUUo0cTJZZEDSUg1QNaIy9s9-pJ1WDINC6dgTaNVuaKO8ltKsEJek7ApZDtYGuXTIxEBUUkS3OVGZI_TUBB_YhepznicgbibFC0DkiCXaPuwhYU/s640/9.29.11b.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sure enough, I did. Hence the standing on a wall. Not only do I feel good, but I love the flowers. I had to get more of these flowers in the pictures, gorgeous! Now, after a very long and stressful day, I shall kick up my heels and enjoy the evening. Cheers!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2BhEVDMIkceaBnMyDiyHrpmTYVQSwB7dvp0-2zVTbUu5Lz3E4x3i5Ms5sTmq-ZL5lvv5dCjLuyss4oMNoJION2siNx1xh4i-Aqk897sMCJhIVnUilHjbLIT1XVkkq7iPaDZUJDo1Zi3nV/s1600/9.29.11c.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2BhEVDMIkceaBnMyDiyHrpmTYVQSwB7dvp0-2zVTbUu5Lz3E4x3i5Ms5sTmq-ZL5lvv5dCjLuyss4oMNoJION2siNx1xh4i-Aqk897sMCJhIVnUilHjbLIT1XVkkq7iPaDZUJDo1Zi3nV/s400/9.29.11c.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Top: Forever 21<br />Sweater: Target<br />Jeans: American Eagle<br />Sandals: Urban Outfitters<br />Necklace: Forever 21<br />Bangles: Forever 21<br />Sunglasses: Cat Eye Clubmaster Ray Ban

Up on Top

Today has been one of those days where I woke up and said, "Alright day, bring it on," and when the day did, I was all like, "...

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Hello Lee County Florida

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZMUvZAy4XA-nE0BNAeONZznoGz7h109Ar1TzCoy88KqFSXhmYcU8wAh0_Cy1AEwI3Ox_sxzZPc3w7Wg9uH6Uo67UF1eTM67Mg8pNnP1inQFBScPCO7chjQ9cjpyKkUQomHL7EhW_hOpp/s1600/leecountybadge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZMUvZAy4XA-nE0BNAeONZznoGz7h109Ar1TzCoy88KqFSXhmYcU8wAh0_Cy1AEwI3Ox_sxzZPc3w7Wg9uH6Uo67UF1eTM67Mg8pNnP1inQFBScPCO7chjQ9cjpyKkUQomHL7EhW_hOpp/s1600/leecountybadge.jpg" /></a>GATE America, is proud to be in Lee County once again to conduct GATE Instructor Certification. This marks a whole new spectrum of prevention efforts by the<a href="http://www.sheriffleefl.org/"> Lee County Sheriff's Office</a> in Lee County Florida. We look forward to working with <a href="http://www.leememorial.org/">Lee Memorial Hospital</a> and their prevention efforts throughout Lee and Collier County. <br /><br />Follow our <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/gateamerica">Tweets</a> about the upcoming three days of Instructor Training!

Hello Lee County Florida

GATE America, is proud to be in Lee County once again to conduct GATE Instructor Certification. This marks a whole new spectrum of preventio...

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Not a Cloud in the Sky

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Not a Cloud in the Sky

Dress: Simply Vera by Vera Wang for Kohls Sweater: Old Navy Shoes: Simply Vera by Vera Wang for Kohls Sunglasses: Cat Eye Clubmaster Ray Ban...

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A Brief Look at Feng Shui Interior Design 5: In the Kitchen

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://openspacesfengshui.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/kitchen-command-6-09sm-300x195.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://openspacesfengshui.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/kitchen-command-6-09sm-300x195.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 195px;" /></a><br />As your kitchen is the aspect of feng shui which feeds and nourishes your home, and is also associated with prosperity and wealth try not to have your back door included in the kitchen as the feng shui energy will be able to freely escape.<br /><br />Yellow is an ideal colour for a feng shui kitchen as it will help aid digestion. Opt for yellow tones which are associated with food, such as butter or squash yellow. Keep gadgets to a bare minimum and ensure your kitchen is as light and airy as possible.<br /><br />Because the kitchen is already balanced by location, placement of fire and water, it is simple to expand with your own loving touches of personal items. Remember not to block windows with any heavy materials, <a href=http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/blinds/vertical-blinds/>vertical blinds</a> or net curtains would be ideal and stay away from marble or other cold stone floors that take away from your sense of warmth. Wood or linoleum floor coverings are good for keeping the temperature accurate and pleasing on your feet. Lastly, keep grease and grime off cabinets and other surfaces to help keep your kitchen healthy and full of energy.<br /><br />Image: Open Spaces Feng Shui blog

A Brief Look at Feng Shui Interior Design 5: In the Kitchen

As your kitchen is the aspect of feng shui which feeds and nourishes your home, and is also associated with prosperity and wealth try not to...

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Cutest Clown Shoes in Town

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Cutest Clown Shoes in Town

Dress: PacSun Vest: American Eagle Shoes: Kohls Belt: Target Necklace: Urban Outfitters Sunglasses: Cat Eye Clubmaster by Ray Ban I wanted t...

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Indian Summer

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2galEdpwsc3A_oVP61YJAvRefv0l5ssHeN0t-n7zIqIAQDsqzqvBeNbtbifGYDyrkM9TBG9M4fTsk_345qWFgSKyPXi0SuI3WhjIbLks3bdvKtkRisHoc8aauptYsG8YokHuN9OsHMXi/s1600/9.26.11.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2galEdpwsc3A_oVP61YJAvRefv0l5ssHeN0t-n7zIqIAQDsqzqvBeNbtbifGYDyrkM9TBG9M4fTsk_345qWFgSKyPXi0SuI3WhjIbLks3bdvKtkRisHoc8aauptYsG8YokHuN9OsHMXi/s640/9.26.11.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dress: American Eagle</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jacket: Kimchi Blue for Urban Outfitters</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Shoes(which you cant see, sorry): Target</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sunglasses: Cateye Clubmaster Ray Ban</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Necklace: Target</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><br />It has been a gorgeous day here in Laramie! I am taking full advantage of the sunny skies and breezy (not hurricane force) winds. I hope this sun will last but I also want to start wearing my boots and sweaters for my favorite season, FALL!<br /><br />Enjoy your Pumpkin Spice Lattes, cheers!

Indian Summer

Dress: American Eagle Jacket: Kimchi Blue for Urban Outfitters Shoes(which you cant see, sorry): Target Sunglasses: Cateye Clubmaster Ray Ba...

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A Zebra in Wyoming?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9QhCVI5V9S-JA2kHLmTC4gkkXw6zEp-CCmGnNrhk0XBLk1wcwdCwy3jvS0hHHeCNONl486fx6kYJr9EXik4IJEuA_QwumcGhnD3JjhLruGG7zRtKDrsv5-Gru6uOeOZ8ilyP9lJM4ruS/s1600/zebra+Road+House+Blues.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9QhCVI5V9S-JA2kHLmTC4gkkXw6zEp-CCmGnNrhk0XBLk1wcwdCwy3jvS0hHHeCNONl486fx6kYJr9EXik4IJEuA_QwumcGhnD3JjhLruGG7zRtKDrsv5-Gru6uOeOZ8ilyP9lJM4ruS/s400/zebra+Road+House+Blues.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was feeling a little animalistic and wanted to use a color from the Touring America collection by OPI. The purpley blue is called Road House Blues, named after the little shops in the beautiful town of Jackson Hole, WY.</div>

A Zebra in Wyoming?

I was feeling a little animalistic and wanted to use a color from the Touring America collection by OPI. The purpley blue is called Road Hou...

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Howdy!

Hello! I'm so excited to be a part of the blogging community! I wanted to start a blog as a way to show my creativity with my wardrobe and my OPI nail polish collection. I am thrilled to get started and I hope you're all excited to join me on my journey!

Howdy!

Hello! I'm so excited to be a part of the blogging community! I wanted to start a blog as a way to show my creativity with my wardrobe a...

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New Gang Awareness & Recognition Course Added

<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQd8zulIFinFf2-bDUwfoQE2Dd-rVnuEM5eXXTGycQXteD5KyaqGRTdgSSaqd6FGrwm22Yx7pojLWlIaT7lWObaFXvXq2qbcfxC-foptEA9bWE8h-FZ1mqFFF89pYrMaI6XxcC0uDB4_a/s1600/imagesCADL1VJ9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQd8zulIFinFf2-bDUwfoQE2Dd-rVnuEM5eXXTGycQXteD5KyaqGRTdgSSaqd6FGrwm22Yx7pojLWlIaT7lWObaFXvXq2qbcfxC-foptEA9bWE8h-FZ1mqFFF89pYrMaI6XxcC0uDB4_a/s200/imagesCADL1VJ9.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>The Misahawaka Police Department (Indiana) will be hosting our two day Gang Awareness & Recognition Course <span style="color: yellow;"><strong>November 29-30</strong></span>. The course is open to Police Officers, Educators, Social Workers, Security Directors, Mall Security Directors and Youth Out Reach Workers. For more information follow this <a href="http://bit.ly/pGKFxH">link.</a>

New Gang Awareness & Recognition Course Added

The Misahawaka Police Department (Indiana) will be hosting our two day Gang Awareness & Recognition Course November 29-30 . The course i...

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GATE Instructor Training

<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHY-gMmTj0OHf5cWu0I_vpidETeGeYFOi53rR1e-hiqJRf_KZtk881ZqX0s4cz2DTzPpa3Guq4qlFgbK_RhSNlS23i53bIvvdRsHh-OqInGHoY91FfNPvYSdKcx7o-p8ygrBW6o7wADZA/s1600/new-york-city.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; height: 100px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; width: 132px;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHY-gMmTj0OHf5cWu0I_vpidETeGeYFOi53rR1e-hiqJRf_KZtk881ZqX0s4cz2DTzPpa3Guq4qlFgbK_RhSNlS23i53bIvvdRsHh-OqInGHoY91FfNPvYSdKcx7o-p8ygrBW6o7wADZA/s200/new-york-city.jpg" width="131" /></a>The Gang Awareness Training Education Program will be coming to New York City in <span style="color: yellow;">November 2011</span>. If you are interested in a prevention program concentrating on gangs, drugs and youth violence, this is the program to you. The training will be in the Bronx and spacing is extremely limited. For further details follow this <a href="http://bit.ly/ex6BUO">link.</a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4v1QSSPlNhPB4xhfhqDyZam5_ikHprh8aj1LUkvm-Iy-1Y6-6S1vqDZ34Y-eGdAV8aC_Q5l7ENQkNkkSV3C2gqQHGboERHXQs7pKqGQLNMM2qgEJRrS76wUCe7SMMA_pQmOGP-9egFzj/s1600/RADICALNEW+copy.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; height: 90px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; width: 156px;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4v1QSSPlNhPB4xhfhqDyZam5_ikHprh8aj1LUkvm-Iy-1Y6-6S1vqDZ34Y-eGdAV8aC_Q5l7ENQkNkkSV3C2gqQHGboERHXQs7pKqGQLNMM2qgEJRrS76wUCe7SMMA_pQmOGP-9egFzj/s200/RADICALNEW+copy.gif" width="200" /></a>The GATE Curriculum offers three distinct age groups. GATE Kids - grades K-4, GATE - grades 5-8, and RADICAL - High School. The program curriculum's have been used in education, after school, religious, youth group, probation and clinical settings. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>Interested in Hosting a Training?</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1rVuxag5xlBe5c-zR61g20VUqvx1v7dORUjWcr1_UXeZMztRUA5QvhfOrDV5VVOF_4gPDHNaZZCIkq4wQsc3TTYFIZLoXAvQ-yO1V0RJldM68CpYQuTIYSwufSZvuD3IvgZGgNA8Ztmiq/s1600/GATE+Kids+%25232.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1rVuxag5xlBe5c-zR61g20VUqvx1v7dORUjWcr1_UXeZMztRUA5QvhfOrDV5VVOF_4gPDHNaZZCIkq4wQsc3TTYFIZLoXAvQ-yO1V0RJldM68CpYQuTIYSwufSZvuD3IvgZGgNA8Ztmiq/s200/GATE+Kids+%25232.gif" width="200" /></a>We are also looking for groups who would like to be host organizations for additional trainings in 2012. The advantages for host agencies is that costs for training are significantly reduced, no travel fees for staff, discounts for holding training and increased collaboration with other prevention/intervention groups your community. If you would be interested in hosting training please contact us by completing the form attached to this <a href="http://www.openthegate.org/pdf/onsiterequestform.pdf">link</a>.  </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>On site training requirements:</strong></div><ul><li><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Minimum of 20 people required for training.*</div></li><li><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Training facility that can hold a minumum of 40 people.</div></li><li><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A desire to have outstanding training.</div></li></ul><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">*The minimum number of training must be met before their is a gaurantee that the training will not be cancelled. Organizations can pool together the 20 minimum with other groups to reach that minimum number required.</span></div>

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A Brief Look at Feng Shui Interior Design 4: In the Bathroom

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJNVPdAUMbzdKZb4YBKrvl_scH0_14vVg4b3dxVX9OIDG2ksK-0TkXBYj7QhP-aPQJuyqM6h7hnihwE7RsfrdJ5dFl9-y7amnxPCx1OM2_xTR5-ap90pJKHl_Kmujn7BP-iygRYoxtZiw/s269/feng-shui-bathroom.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJNVPdAUMbzdKZb4YBKrvl_scH0_14vVg4b3dxVX9OIDG2ksK-0TkXBYj7QhP-aPQJuyqM6h7hnihwE7RsfrdJ5dFl9-y7amnxPCx1OM2_xTR5-ap90pJKHl_Kmujn7BP-iygRYoxtZiw/s269/feng-shui-bathroom.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 269px; height: 179px;" /></a><br />Water is a source of energy in Feng shui, so make sure you don't have leaks or dripping taps to take that energy away. Always keep your bathroom well ventilated, a 'normal' positive health approach. One of the key aspects is to ensure that the toilet seat is kept closed when it's not being used and never flush the toilet with the seat still up and the energy will be flushed away as well.<br /><br />Decorate your bathroom in warm colours and try to keep it as natural as possible. This is difficult to do with baths and sinks being made of plastic but you can ease the blockage of energy by using wood, stones or metal in corners as decoration of your choosing. Live plants also help feed the movement of air purity throughout the space.<br /><br />Use lightweight net curtains or <a href=http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/blinds/vertical-blinds/>vertical blinds</a> to keep the room well lit as well as private from the outside world. The bathroom is the most difficult of rooms to keep a positive chi moving with barriers such as placement, size and unnatural materials but by taking a few precautionary steps, you can bring a surreal and peaceful feeling to this room.<br /><br />Image: Feng Shui Bathroom Tip blogspot

A Brief Look at Feng Shui Interior Design 4: In the Bathroom

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a giveaway - sharing my love of travel & a gorgeous change of season...

<b>hello lovelies...</b><br /><b>i'm tucked up in bed on the laptop for a last little blog hop, before getting a few hours sleep & then waking up the *kiddos* for our very very very early morning trip to the island of Gozo, off the gorgeous coast of Malta...</b><br /><b><br /></b><br />our last few weeks of sunshine & uninterrupted family time- <i>European Vacation-ing</i>- before the Autumn quickly becomes winter, as it does round these country parts!<br /><br />so...more of this <i>kinda thing </i>for the next two weeks...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qeN-Q97NMSF2ByclFSkndGfHEy0VVRWF4ZakQSGINejPXcvlB-aVrN3PprzScBVeoeBHWFI2V5sQSerK76t-3yTXG5pPv8ji_ytcf_qToph5lWE26r-ryAlk8TfLX1Rqnqq72_AW08QS/s1600/greekgoodlife7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qeN-Q97NMSF2ByclFSkndGfHEy0VVRWF4ZakQSGINejPXcvlB-aVrN3PprzScBVeoeBHWFI2V5sQSerK76t-3yTXG5pPv8ji_ytcf_qToph5lWE26r-ryAlk8TfLX1Rqnqq72_AW08QS/s640/greekgoodlife7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />i'll miss you - as you well know...<br /><br />but there's gonna be a give-away in here somewhere...as there always is when we do a little travelling... ;)<br /><br />the deal is...let me know a little something that you love to do when the season's are changing...<br /><br />whether you're heading into spring or autumn...(fall!)...what do you love about this time of year...?<br /><br />having lived in both hemisphere's...there is much that i love, & look forward to, about each...<br />i shared my <i>big autumn love</i> of all things <i>ruffly & crafty</i> <a href="http://misssewandso.blogspot.com/2011/09/ruffly-autumn-wreath-love-how-to.html" style="color: #c27ba0;">here</a> -hope it inspires you a little...<br /><br />so...what about you?<br />hit me with it...<br />inspire me to totally indulge in the change of seasons...<br /><br />i'll be doing a little Maltese shopping with you in mind....<br /><br />See ya soon...i'm missing you a little already....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ZSgGKRv0imGYqQUJ9ihoc0Bx7BVIkV3izcmEE9YDAJVVhyphenhyphenvWwsA2C3RfLJgti4WazoUJsQqs2Y-2oMYmLrStI355wt0pjA15XTKJIGYFVp9MZ9mzxsUy8VLiau3Tl1rG7U0vOGg7pG7X/s1600/greekgoodlife1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ZSgGKRv0imGYqQUJ9ihoc0Bx7BVIkV3izcmEE9YDAJVVhyphenhyphenvWwsA2C3RfLJgti4WazoUJsQqs2Y-2oMYmLrStI355wt0pjA15XTKJIGYFVp9MZ9mzxsUy8VLiau3Tl1rG7U0vOGg7pG7X/s640/greekgoodlife1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">so the give-away drill gals:</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1. share with me, your love of the changing seasons.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2. be a "Miss Sew & So" follower here & on FB </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">3. twitter/FB the giveaway if you feel the need to tweet!</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">4. let me know what you've done-each entry counts that little bit more....</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">~~~</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">happy *change-of-seasons* sweet bloggy friends</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">...in all things from the Med, covered in sunscreen...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Melissa </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">xxx</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">PS...thanks for all your comments/messages & emails over the last few days...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">i've been throwing bikini's & beach towels in bags so i'm sorry if i haven't got back to you all....</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">i have been thinking of you!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">:)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div>

a giveaway - sharing my love of travel & a gorgeous change of season...

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When can I leave my teen alone?

I think I get asked this question atleast once a week. Do you think my teen is old enough to be home alone? How long can I leave my child at home and not get into legal trouble?<br /><br /><div> </div>My response to them is not as simple. I typically will say to them, have you talked to your child about what they should and should not do at home? Do they know what to do if something happens, like a fire, weather disasterAs children get older, they need to take on more responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is taking care of themselves. Whether it’s for a few minutes or a few hours, eventually every child needs to be able to stay home alone.<br /><br /><div> </div>Here are ten tips on deciding when your child is ready:<br /><ol><li>Your child should indicate a desire and willingness to stay alone - Children who are easily frightened or express an unwillingness to stay alone are probably not ready for this responsibility.</li><li>Your child should be showing signs of accepting the responsibility – Children who are able to get ready for school on time and complete homework and household chores with a minimum of supervision are illustrating their growing sense of responsibility.</li><li>Your child should be aware of the needs of others – Children who remember to tell you where they are going and when they will be back and are mindful of the promises they make are aware of other’s needs.</li><li>Your child should be able to consider alternatives and make decisions independently – Children who solve problems on their own and do not depend on their parents for every decision are demonstrating some of the skills they need to care for themselves.</li><li>Your child should be able to talk easily with you about interests and concerns – Good parent-child communication is needed to ensure that any fears or problems that arise because of staying alone can be quickly discussed and dealt with.</li><li>Your child should know how to react in situations such as – being locked out, being afraid, being bored, being lonely, and arguments with brothers and sisters.</li><li>Your child should know house rules about – leaving the house, having friends in, cooking and use of kitchen equipment, appropriate snacks and meals, talking with friends on the phone, and duties to be completed while home alone.</li><li>Your child should have good telephone skills – Such as a list of emergency numbers, knowledge of what to say in an emergency situation, how to respond if someone calls, and understanding of appropriate and inappropriate reasons for calling parents or other adults for help.</li><li>Your child should have good personal safety skills – Such as how to answer the door when alone, how to lock and unlock windows, what to do if approached by a stranger on the way home, what to do if they think someone is in the house when they get home, and what to do if someone touches them inappropriately.</li><li>Your child should have good home safety skills – Like kitchen safety (use of appliances, knives and tools), what to do if they smell smoke or gas- or in the event of a fire, what to do during severe storms, basic first aid techniques and how to know when to get help.</li></ol><br /><div>Age is one of those thing, I hate to put up for parents, yes its simple to say at this age they are old enough. But in reality it really depends, how mature they are, past experience with caring for themselves and others. Their emotional state, the ability to think critically are all factors that must be considered, before leaving a child alone. Both the child and the parent need to be certain they are ready. A trial period of one or two days a week could be tried first, allowing both the parent and the child time to assure themselves that they are ready for this next step in responsibility.</div><br /><div> </div>

When can I leave my teen alone?

I think I get asked this question atleast once a week. Do you think my teen is old enough to be home alone? How long can I leave my child at...

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ruffly autumn wreath love...-a *how to*

<b>it's a windy autumnal hello from this part of the world this morning...</b><br /><b>a life made lovely wednesday snuggled inside...</b><b>tea in hand...sharing with you a gorgeous ruffly autumn project...</b><br /><b><br /></b><br />i flipping love this....<br /><b><br /></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitKTRHCLWDw5pO2aGjmjHo-n09l_uUpFKCadGpxi3zHFHlj2f-VyEknJNFNYz6_t3WDIJmYiZ5aoqnpwC_9TSueNZi3OwpXRGYUwClOO4V9hlGmJGR6boqhSgYxp9Zasrb3eO2XR2SDl-m/s1600/wreath1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitKTRHCLWDw5pO2aGjmjHo-n09l_uUpFKCadGpxi3zHFHlj2f-VyEknJNFNYz6_t3WDIJmYiZ5aoqnpwC_9TSueNZi3OwpXRGYUwClOO4V9hlGmJGR6boqhSgYxp9Zasrb3eO2XR2SDl-m/s640/wreath1.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><b><br /></b><br /><b><br /></b><br />i have long had some serious ruffle-wreath-envy after seeing a gorgeous *how to* at one of my fave blogs:  <a href="http://jonesdesigncompany.com/decorate/ruffle-wreath-a-tutorial/">Jones design company blog</a> ...<br /><br />i wanted to make this last year- but village living does not let one wander down on a whim & throw into one's basket a styro foam wreath...nor a metre or two of burlap...!<br /><br />so...this year- i'm ready...<br /><br />i've got my burlap cut...my wreath waiting...& i've even got myself a glue gun...<br /><br />is it weird that i haven't owned a glue gun to date?<br /><br />for some reason...i've always assumed that a good wad of craft glue will do the trick...errr wrong people!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXcvH0KyXhCW8pdCbZbL_88m8XHliw0jnUi8QSrlZJ3is5-F1PbYRrd86DSFdKXKAKVmQPnGHBvsPsvMeQDDYqKMbaI3ZCF69kIDS21C9RfMmPFJV7gwfo8li45Reo6lJx6_qmYM4B9K_k/s1600/wreath2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXcvH0KyXhCW8pdCbZbL_88m8XHliw0jnUi8QSrlZJ3is5-F1PbYRrd86DSFdKXKAKVmQPnGHBvsPsvMeQDDYqKMbaI3ZCF69kIDS21C9RfMmPFJV7gwfo8li45Reo6lJx6_qmYM4B9K_k/s640/wreath2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>so, for this project you will need:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">burlap or hessian</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">styrofoam wreath or florists wreath</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">glue gun</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">flat tipped pins</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">scissors</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">tape measure</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">vintage pieces/ribbon/typeset etc...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMXuf_wq3PqT7kwJvJvCpJCoTFKBtXUIn_t_tzsn8KTRICiM5PEai1nmgWNBBsFmVRCDWVD64Hx8gb_p_b34fxI0I7UR28bBvIegp7cltmdC4oXGMfHQ4JLhvqcPZ2czR0yY8cNMK7C9U/s1600/wreath3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMXuf_wq3PqT7kwJvJvCpJCoTFKBtXUIn_t_tzsn8KTRICiM5PEai1nmgWNBBsFmVRCDWVD64Hx8gb_p_b34fxI0I7UR28bBvIegp7cltmdC4oXGMfHQ4JLhvqcPZ2czR0yY8cNMK7C9U/s640/wreath3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><b><br /></b><br /><b>the how to:</b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><b>1.</b> cut three lengths of hessian/burlap into 4" x 70" strips.<br />    wrap your wreath in one of these strips & secure with flat tipped pins.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHmEfKEBoanaAHcyoI6Wqg3f-jAbLqsvSYezHxkp4ARbK2TNhtKBFhoS99Fh7imjmOvsxfOKC4JCpZJx4-mcC-F9s3qYSaqOYPxQckRRGnkoTugEckDrLyuGI3ZdNfBeA7X95bm_bH23O/s1600/wreath4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHmEfKEBoanaAHcyoI6Wqg3f-jAbLqsvSYezHxkp4ARbK2TNhtKBFhoS99Fh7imjmOvsxfOKC4JCpZJx4-mcC-F9s3qYSaqOYPxQckRRGnkoTugEckDrLyuGI3ZdNfBeA7X95bm_bH23O/s640/wreath4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>2.</b> with the remaining two strips- tie your cotton at one end (about 2 cms in from the edge) & continue to</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">hand sew, a simple straight stitch in & out, the length of the piece & gently pull to gather.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>3. </b>when you have gathered the first strip to fit the circumference of your wreath , pin it securely to one flat side of your wreath- just inside the outer edge- this will become the back of your finished piece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifV77iP4f9GlbKPIybFBMyFCUMzBqhhnuVGYQhv_vaiWKNlY8Aru7Kxh3BjbvCldLaUO6MGRYObtJSPHAa0MaD9gYM4EZLiBJ6M3nQ0JwUWIzfMLcoqz3AN4E48Bj1894beQekHbynxHFy/s1600/wreathb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifV77iP4f9GlbKPIybFBMyFCUMzBqhhnuVGYQhv_vaiWKNlY8Aru7Kxh3BjbvCldLaUO6MGRYObtJSPHAa0MaD9gYM4EZLiBJ6M3nQ0JwUWIzfMLcoqz3AN4E48Bj1894beQekHbynxHFy/s640/wreathb.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>4.</b> once the hessian/burlap has been secured with pins...use your glue gun to adhere all the fabrics together...following the gathered line around the wreath.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>5. </b>allow to dry & flip over...it should now look like this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4-u5dE-R1v8FePKBu0MqwjdPVUxh4dwUmObf0EKOH6Y0VbAJBs3uiPfH3BBYvgC69UoWjqBklGthrf_GRkPJ3boBfX8CzqgGyc9RKQ-hEen0Y999xGWy_329wAQ8-va7QDazlh0gLyqh/s1600/wreath6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4-u5dE-R1v8FePKBu0MqwjdPVUxh4dwUmObf0EKOH6Y0VbAJBs3uiPfH3BBYvgC69UoWjqBklGthrf_GRkPJ3boBfX8CzqgGyc9RKQ-hEen0Y999xGWy_329wAQ8-va7QDazlh0gLyqh/s640/wreath6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>6. </b>pin the last gathered strip to the front of your wreath- on the inner edge...& secure as before, with your glue gun around the entire gathered circle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">it should now look something like this....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOszOrDTpm7ODkJbaP2argC8DiT4pUg2aX2au7JA_tzrejGsKOusSz0bUMz0H4ziz0YjLZ2S6ZWqQ7bRt6oJdSEVD8RHl7zI4cecWEE3AIak9NCYFi0FgZm67rVmp9BF3lXTbgys6PMXy-/s1600/wreatha.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOszOrDTpm7ODkJbaP2argC8DiT4pUg2aX2au7JA_tzrejGsKOusSz0bUMz0H4ziz0YjLZ2S6ZWqQ7bRt6oJdSEVD8RHl7zI4cecWEE3AIak9NCYFi0FgZm67rVmp9BF3lXTbgys6PMXy-/s640/wreatha.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>7.</b> using any left over fabric off cut, hot glue a hook to the back of the wreath...you can also now use any left over fabrics to make a rough flower in which to build your decoration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>8.</b> using a length of fabric fold roughly to create a flower shape & zigzag, or hand sew, together & hot glue to your wreath.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG0ebzdZeY0lCgpmOn0LqHYUNzQxstRSWaKSWYyLgUuJqpf6BzafzpROLdcdWcSlN8kFZG83RHTQYOVO21F2afpw8Li4BsbEfbjaQ5-Yypu0NFP_2OONftDoD-vI4gcy6BqyEuED_Cwn4u/s1600/wreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG0ebzdZeY0lCgpmOn0LqHYUNzQxstRSWaKSWYyLgUuJqpf6BzafzpROLdcdWcSlN8kFZG83RHTQYOVO21F2afpw8Li4BsbEfbjaQ5-Yypu0NFP_2OONftDoD-vI4gcy6BqyEuED_Cwn4u/s640/wreath.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>9. </b>allow everything to dry...have a cuppa tea & get ready for the *make-it-your-own* part. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i used a vintage measuring tape that i had been keeping for such a project...& incorporated my love of string, rope & calico into the decoration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIUuTPehqINCndqwlZJtCcaQE2vjkjnhgcXk271p0ikUTb34KdMTBqus_AMrszfuqHQiOu8FzFd_fNT41qAkcm4bA-fmBVJrkr6_GoRx9oYUgWKkW2J7I6o-mn9litQDy4l4oyzdsh8jN/s1600/wreath10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIUuTPehqINCndqwlZJtCcaQE2vjkjnhgcXk271p0ikUTb34KdMTBqus_AMrszfuqHQiOu8FzFd_fNT41qAkcm4bA-fmBVJrkr6_GoRx9oYUgWKkW2J7I6o-mn9litQDy4l4oyzdsh8jN/s640/wreath10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><b><br /></b><br /><b>10.</b> if adding ribbon...fabric...or a tape measure, hot glue around the inner circle of your wreath once again...& secure at intervals, pressing down with your thumb, to form a ruffled effect...<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-QIzGbFN7taBR0LUKXnvcqerVFFy2ElEne_SBI8wlz_vn7XhQRUri6M94sHTDPEDEB02442yYAVFc4SiNTrZy2x8lu4nqB5rY_LeHa23Y-inAu2VAQT5QMCQBSi938un5qvcBKIYAvqo/s1600/wreath12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-QIzGbFN7taBR0LUKXnvcqerVFFy2ElEne_SBI8wlz_vn7XhQRUri6M94sHTDPEDEB02442yYAVFc4SiNTrZy2x8lu4nqB5rY_LeHa23Y-inAu2VAQT5QMCQBSi938un5qvcBKIYAvqo/s640/wreath12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>oh...all these ruffles...</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">how much do i flipping love this</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~~~~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ruffles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a vintage tape measure</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">string</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">& </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">burlap</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~~~~~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUO2fQJPGVtgFiMdELKq7gibj51sqKoOmSPPKfOsEm56uF2LLFt0mPGJNOsCFQaKeNrDeHTByxK69vSBVtZb2yEJxO2f-sXbxHLcbNSpVEBLcUGls7XSziFcImnbEWYtb7m2bGSDBCQOgS/s1600/wreath11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUO2fQJPGVtgFiMdELKq7gibj51sqKoOmSPPKfOsEm56uF2LLFt0mPGJNOsCFQaKeNrDeHTByxK69vSBVtZb2yEJxO2f-sXbxHLcbNSpVEBLcUGls7XSziFcImnbEWYtb7m2bGSDBCQOgS/s640/wreath11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">perfect for autumn</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">divine for christmas</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">ruffle love</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">this year i've got it sorted!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">~~~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">check out more inspiration <a href="http://ourcreativespaces.blogspot.com/2011/09/our-creative-spaces_22.html">here</a>, <a href="http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/2011/09/primp-your-stuff-wednesday-linky-party_20.html">here</a>, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/2011/09/whatever-goes-wednesday-84.html">here</a>,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> <a href="http://www.abeachcottage.com/2011/09/good-life-wednesdays.html">here</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> <a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/2011/09/tuesdays-treasures_19.html">here</a> ,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://decortoadore.blogspot.com/2011/09/fil-my-mustard-curtain-are-mocking-me.html">here</a> & <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/2011/09/white-wednesday-118.html">here</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div>

ruffly autumn wreath love...-a *how to*

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A Brief Look at Feng Shui Interior Design 3: In the Bedroom

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.angelaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/feng-shui-bed.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.angelaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/feng-shui-bed.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 251px;" /></a><br />You have to admit that this bed is gorgeous, whether you're choosing the Feng shui option or not. Use <a href=http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/bedding/printed-duvet-covers/>double duvet covers</a> in white to compliment the wooden bed frame. A creamy coloured shag pile rug placed on the floor (where else!) two thirds of the way down from the top of the bed to give a modern look.<br /><br />Remember to keep your bedroom clutter free and don't go hiding things under the bed as you'll interfere and block the positive energy flow in your bedroom.<br />Solid wood furniture and shelves will keep a positive balanced presence in the room. Never place shelves directly over a bed. But this bed's canopy will be okay as there is nothing to fall onto you while you sleep.<br /><br />If you want to have a clock, make sure that it is small and battery operated. Keep closet/wardrobe doors and dresser drawers free from clutter to prevent opening and make sure your traffic pattern is open and flowing.<br /><br />Sounds and scents can be used but very minimal. Light sounding wind chimes of tin or crystal will produce a twinkling sound and the mild scents of vanilla, rose or lavender will bring pleasant dreams.<br /><br />Image: Angela Heart

A Brief Look at Feng Shui Interior Design 3: In the Bedroom

You have to admit that this bed is gorgeous, whether you're choosing the Feng shui option or not. Use double duvet covers in white to c...

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a life made lovely with memories made of a vintage silver spoon...

<b>today- a question...</b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><b>do you ever wonder if you leave a little *moment* of yourself in someone else's life?</b><br /><b><br /></b><br />does this even make sense?<br /><br />i had a lovely little *moment* with my girls, & a wonderful old man, who had a stall at a local car boot sale this past sunday morning...<br /><br />he was delightful...he made the girls smile...he made my boot sale wandering just perfect...<br /><br />from Newcastle {for my Aussie friends- that's New<i>castle</i> as in <i>tassle</i>- not New<i>castle </i>as in <i>parcel</i>!}<br /><br />he was old school gorgeous...<br /><br />started his chat with us, with the inevitable "<i>your a long way from home love!?" </i>& when we left his little stall, having spent all of a pound he called after us: <i>"whenever you use those- just think of me love..."</i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip33HjuH4ySsSiVHLt9Z7nAvWElIV9hiuC4XtFqLwrsjE_d27j0xS3dQA5eG0yotZ1RXRzTl_uArXNeNAHBohtGGp_DQ7OIeus3tUyY9Kwy-LcQeTDJHsGwDPNyiIvT9deMyXPMEXexOwR/s1600/spoon1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip33HjuH4ySsSiVHLt9Z7nAvWElIV9hiuC4XtFqLwrsjE_d27j0xS3dQA5eG0yotZ1RXRzTl_uArXNeNAHBohtGGp_DQ7OIeus3tUyY9Kwy-LcQeTDJHsGwDPNyiIvT9deMyXPMEXexOwR/s640/spoon1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />we'd bought a silver serving spoon & a vintage tape measure for my bag- i like to carry one <i>just in case</i>...you know....<br /><br />& his replaced my <s>fleuro-ugly </s>very practical hardeware store one-...<br /><br />he told me it was "<i>the pick of his stash"</i>...that i knew my <i>"tape measures"</i>....how could i not love him!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4C35RSXVkbcyRYSt0h4q_sEVD2fC5WeIoIIFAI8XsK7Z3dFghJqVr1-9zU7X0rdI_LVfeU_sa_6-m8dPm40tjDig60l8fSTRS-XCSYN0z-g82SvLD1Dt8aB2NyS0pozsPBhMu6YGdmkZe/s1600/spoon2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4C35RSXVkbcyRYSt0h4q_sEVD2fC5WeIoIIFAI8XsK7Z3dFghJqVr1-9zU7X0rdI_LVfeU_sa_6-m8dPm40tjDig60l8fSTRS-XCSYN0z-g82SvLD1Dt8aB2NyS0pozsPBhMu6YGdmkZe/s640/spoon2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>so...do we ever do this for someone else? </b><br /><b>give them a moment of ourselves that they reflect back on?</b><br /><b><br /></b><br />i know, without a doubt, that every time i use my serving spoon, or my tape measure, that i will think of this lovely old man...voice & all, from New<i>cassel</i>...<br /><br />thankyou  sir...you made my boot sale-ing morning!<br /><br /><b><i>totally....xx</i></b><br /><b><i><br /></i></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO4yy5t9eaP7bPAmItBg1dUF4jRdnEUS9YrqHDRadlkjhU_YY4EFFNzfT4Yn7-MQ7NTEu9yWOjZZxC8PTK1gUzqa9hJlBQVSUhACqDdGNTFzJFn4YT1Hs5FkJcZr8xvTyNcKf2T6DNUvZL/s1600/spoon3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO4yy5t9eaP7bPAmItBg1dUF4jRdnEUS9YrqHDRadlkjhU_YY4EFFNzfT4Yn7-MQ7NTEu9yWOjZZxC8PTK1gUzqa9hJlBQVSUhACqDdGNTFzJFn4YT1Hs5FkJcZr8xvTyNcKf2T6DNUvZL/s640/spoon3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>P.S</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>i'm quite liking giving you my little *almost-autumn-but-still-not-in-my-boots* updates</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">here's Sunday morning's fashion fix...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">not glamorous i grant you- but real & but perfect for a boot sale lookie with the gals </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a Sunday arvo of movies & photographs with my big gal!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxarwUikUeiQBTq4ZKFZ7QRp8UeuqwwP6gSiO02ZpHVFg3_aDDsaWIV4_BJCaz7sP1giXNNmgzODcBDedikC2jtmOmN_oklOwmp338_CE0N5IKfNrvLiI8SO_WF9MHMW0H5BWzklf6F8vo/s1600/spoon4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxarwUikUeiQBTq4ZKFZ7QRp8UeuqwwP6gSiO02ZpHVFg3_aDDsaWIV4_BJCaz7sP1giXNNmgzODcBDedikC2jtmOmN_oklOwmp338_CE0N5IKfNrvLiI8SO_WF9MHMW0H5BWzklf6F8vo/s640/spoon4.jpg" width="548" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">a life made lovely</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">enjoy it <a href="http://www.lifemadelovely-blog.com/2011/09/welcome-to-life-made-lovely-monday.html">here</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></i></b></div><br /><center><a href="http://www.lifemadelovely-blog.com/search/label/life%20made%20lovely%20mondays"><img border="0" src="http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv65/hamiltonfive/lifemadelovelybutton.png" /></a></center><center><br /></center><center><br /></center>

a life made lovely with memories made of a vintage silver spoon...

today- a question... do you ever wonder if you leave a little *moment* of yourself in someone else's life? does this even make sense? i ...

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Craft Sale At Underberg

Today Liz and I went off to the local church craft sale and poitjie pot competition.  Within the first 15 minutes the first wagon was sold and I have two confirmed orders for wagons as presents in December.  The sign did not do so well but I'll continue making them and see what happenes.  I sold one "Under 'OLD' management" and the guy who bought it was happy to pay R25-00 for it.  We'll see how it goes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZW1sKOsLUk9LpRuy14pLmAXVzKHzzWo4gKmEgK72HfhcHCCZTYoSRA-6h5sKwqs3VmV-ogcihgQFSuCshr_PJ4k6SinhCd9t-5RFemgPQQmHq4-AIOFklx7vCNcBojp2a3EAcJqeer2E/s1600/Signs+of+the+times.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZW1sKOsLUk9LpRuy14pLmAXVzKHzzWo4gKmEgK72HfhcHCCZTYoSRA-6h5sKwqs3VmV-ogcihgQFSuCshr_PJ4k6SinhCd9t-5RFemgPQQmHq4-AIOFklx7vCNcBojp2a3EAcJqeer2E/s320/Signs+of+the+times.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, and we did not get any telephone orders. (For telephones or wagons)</div>

Craft Sale At Underberg

Today Liz and I went off to the local church craft sale and poitjie pot competition.  Within the first 15 minutes the first wagon was sold a...

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Spring Has Sprung

We have had our first spring rain. 3mm!  Well spring has starting and the grass is growing.  The green is a welcome sight to us and the cows.  The problem with the lawn starts as well.  The grass grows faster than one can think.  So it will be back to pushing a noisy electric motor mower around the lawn thinkinrg that's it for two weeks.  Well, in two weeks we are back in the long grass in which the cats get lost.<br /><br />Speaking of cats, our two. Ruby and Alli, seem to have a drug problem and we are trying to help them beat the odds and survive.  Actually they love it and it is a healthy drug problem.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTH-kvkggh_KFepaHVtKx_g4WAh7XYe0pjmoW3gxFAC6Zn3V1uuLqQ29BvN_lDfQfGzHOYUBw8XpCVCXjOVJFAXmnif_3wE9YR2GmEM0UtfHuiLFq3hESaFhAYR3TAiQoUTS4Oa0j0FVU/s1600/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273px" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTH-kvkggh_KFepaHVtKx_g4WAh7XYe0pjmoW3gxFAC6Zn3V1uuLqQ29BvN_lDfQfGzHOYUBw8XpCVCXjOVJFAXmnif_3wE9YR2GmEM0UtfHuiLFq3hESaFhAYR3TAiQoUTS4Oa0j0FVU/s400/Untitled.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center">This speaks for itself (Hey Alli!)<br /></div>

Spring Has Sprung

We have had our first spring rain. 3mm!  Well spring has starting and the grass is growing.  The green is a welcome sight to us and the cows...

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ruffly friday pretties...

<b>friday pretties...</b><br /><b><br /></b><br />a day of all weathers...<br /><br />will i ever get used to the british weather...?<br /><br />here is my ruffly lovely bag in autumn mode...<br /><br />inspiration to spend a snuggly day inside, making a matching one for <a href="http://moderncountrystyle.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*sarah*</span></a>, after coffee with the B.B {british bestie}...<br /><br />sarah won my ruffly-giveaway...she is a doll & inspires me constantly on her gorgeous blog <a href="http://moderncountrystyle.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*Modern Country Style*</span></a>...oh the houses she takes us through...-get over there!<br /><br /><b><br /></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCrMeZonvoLjM2AGqYQhr-yAb80RkwFZaE82iMVxC1KSsj78-PWIL8e46pzYrwgarDycE3pV4L2r_JiA4aqXd9Ul0UK1coEPVekm_g41kJbQF06spIu5Xa7dgVGLYQEaj9z2YetgynQhoJ/s1600/autumnbag1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCrMeZonvoLjM2AGqYQhr-yAb80RkwFZaE82iMVxC1KSsj78-PWIL8e46pzYrwgarDycE3pV4L2r_JiA4aqXd9Ul0UK1coEPVekm_g41kJbQF06spIu5Xa7dgVGLYQEaj9z2YetgynQhoJ/s640/autumnbag1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>ballet shoes...mac coat & ruffles...autumn...</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i'm gonna show you when i get in my winter boots...i'm still holding out...<i>just</i>...!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">so...with a coffee under my mac & a morning waiting for rain...i started ruffling...big time...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuE3rXE-pZML1u7KphXewKy9NQMBevsVOMzJplNqnxvoa3CFwfSWT4LJ8-ovFKQGiBtNo5-Id8CvBUzPG3MZYLvjNaBO3GllBT6dNkQAaZBGHl_XE02L5KWvv-IEoUd7AlIeUYZ06FAz07/s1600/autumnbag2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuE3rXE-pZML1u7KphXewKy9NQMBevsVOMzJplNqnxvoa3CFwfSWT4LJ8-ovFKQGiBtNo5-Id8CvBUzPG3MZYLvjNaBO3GllBT6dNkQAaZBGHl_XE02L5KWvv-IEoUd7AlIeUYZ06FAz07/s640/autumnbag2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>see my little *i love mum* note up there on my machine...?</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">that's been there for longer than i can remember...love those moments...it not ever coming off...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>so</b>...ruffles by the yard...french ribbon by the roll...rain trying to fall...pots of tea...sarah's bag...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz668Hh_0aehZXhPUqjOep9m2x_4OgVt__l6xXal4ouj6B9MmtX1ptWICxyS22wd_r1t16BV-apslkRQpMd-TZudi7J24J0-JgqpJLjv40FjzoA9Lr4l8DZGlVynjNzZ8gCF98wfAdqQgA/s1600/autumnbag3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz668Hh_0aehZXhPUqjOep9m2x_4OgVt__l6xXal4ouj6B9MmtX1ptWICxyS22wd_r1t16BV-apslkRQpMd-TZudi7J24J0-JgqpJLjv40FjzoA9Lr4l8DZGlVynjNzZ8gCF98wfAdqQgA/s640/autumnbag3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>i love sewing with plain fabrics where the texture really shines through...</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">it's not about the colours...but the design...the shape...the ruffles...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">lined in blue french stripe...simple...timeless...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMiIck_C9TGSM8qXLYSOCz777wgbtswKCmkCzjMnRhkCigd-2Po7W4RD1vc9CNJ1pS2BviCYCzGiKxglxXfzsHX4ylBlFCEnp9NIi78u9HVQI9gqsaqBxgm8Bk6pNpwf1MDFXVfIK7Q1mt/s1600/autumnbag5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMiIck_C9TGSM8qXLYSOCz777wgbtswKCmkCzjMnRhkCigd-2Po7W4RD1vc9CNJ1pS2BviCYCzGiKxglxXfzsHX4ylBlFCEnp9NIi78u9HVQI9gqsaqBxgm8Bk6pNpwf1MDFXVfIK7Q1mt/s640/autumnbag5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>as i finished...the rain bucketed down...pounding against the windows...</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>B.U.C.K.E.T.E.D...!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*murphy's law*- lunchtime- chance of rain...school pickup- lashing down...!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">so i left my cosy little corner...slurped the last of my tea & dashed <i>past my wellies {!!}</i> into the rain...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">leaving a pile of ruffles, cotton, fabric & creative chaos for another day...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jw6DUwASRZB2hHFF_o0uy0QcznrIcvz95mwA8RIyYfQJwY-dqAW1P89__4xHYylGb_-FqFtpNPtfGckNqaCK6MxhyUmyJGxZBd4mg-foSLQ3ONiU9XQXY_-9fMm_g8K9-8naIsDxYHB4/s1600/autumnbag6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jw6DUwASRZB2hHFF_o0uy0QcznrIcvz95mwA8RIyYfQJwY-dqAW1P89__4xHYylGb_-FqFtpNPtfGckNqaCK6MxhyUmyJGxZBd4mg-foSLQ3ONiU9XQXY_-9fMm_g8K9-8naIsDxYHB4/s640/autumnbag6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>i so love sewing in cold rainy weather...listening to BBC radio on my laptop...</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i've made lotsa extra ruffles today...ready for some cushion creating...for the change of seasons...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">& i've been thinking of ruffly wreathes...& other autumn crafting...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">there's some little projects i'm wanting to share..so ladies, get your glue guns loaded...!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5co582jtenVqLyoHhHotfbYbeH37VX1V1Bczr-eOk_ywMlj3sAolVFjNWkRLPhWqNnrza97YZ5ULiYAvbi86I5yPEMc-o3hZqZOFKkaipqeUCYgfzgw5fkF5eS-W66PJ-dOXccFIFN70G/s1600/autumnbag8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5co582jtenVqLyoHhHotfbYbeH37VX1V1Bczr-eOk_ywMlj3sAolVFjNWkRLPhWqNnrza97YZ5ULiYAvbi86I5yPEMc-o3hZqZOFKkaipqeUCYgfzgw5fkF5eS-W66PJ-dOXccFIFN70G/s640/autumnbag8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>this cushion is for my sitting chair...</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">french typeset...old vintage sacks bought in the french countryside whilst brocante loving with my mama...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">we had a couple of weeks together, the summer after we first arrived from the sandy beaches of sydney...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i've been saving these for a rainy day...& here's the start of something lovely...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but...i'll keep this to show you for another day...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">another rainy autumn day...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">~~~~~~~~~~~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">happy friday...hope you weekend is full of some ruffle love...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">xox</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">melissa </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><br /></b>

ruffly friday pretties...

friday pretties... a day of all weathers... will i ever get used to the british weather...? here is my ruffly lovely bag in autumn mode... i...

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