tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44616269450850663932024-02-21T09:47:53.806-05:00solsticehomesolsticehomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08344582850609647920noreply@blogger.comBlogger192125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461626945085066393.post-49859134460869973922011-11-24T12:42:00.000-05:002011-11-24T12:42:00.960-05:00happy thanksgiving<div style="text-align: center;"> { life here :: thanksgiving }</div><br />
our first thanksgiving living here in portland. <br />
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it's amazing to be living here and sharing it with all my children together and yet, i'm feeling somewhere between...<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">this contentment and the discontent of missing my extended family and friends back east.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">of traditions and memories of holidays past </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">so today when i sit down to dinner and raise my glass in toast </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">it will be a toast to all of <i>you</i> my dear family and friends, near and far ...</div><div style="text-align: left;">i am truly thankful for all of the love, traditions and memories we've shared.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<i>across the miles</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>happy thanksgiving</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>love</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> sue</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>solsticehomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08344582850609647920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461626945085066393.post-91683568820749758332011-11-16T02:14:00.002-05:002011-11-16T13:24:56.430-05:00holiday home :: mid century styledeck the halls, yes it's that time again<br />
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there are so many different interior decorating styles that lend themselves to different holiday looks, it's fun to sometimes shake up your nest a bit.<br />
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i thought i'd start with a few ideas for a holiday at home mid century style. <br />
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this cutie just needs a few white branches and a few blue flower sprigs tucked in it's tail for a different holiday color look<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h1><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86058215/vintage-mid-century-dove-planter-vase"><span style="font-size: small;">Vintage Mid Century Dove Planter</span></a></h1></td></tr>
</tbody></table>for the more traditional red holiday lover :: simply stated tall tapers surrounded by evergreen branches are lovely and an easy do, for the mantel or table<br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: small;">try mixing mid century style with natural organic touches and a different color combo.</span> <br />
this bowl filled with pine cones, boughs and <span style="font-size: small;">Orange Pomander Balls (<a href="http://www.organic.org/articles/showarticle/article-161">directions here</a>) </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h1> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84070617/vintage-bowl-catherineholm-mid-century"><span style="font-size: small;">Mid Century Modern Catherineholm Enamelware Bowl</span></a></h1><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div></td></tr>
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and finally roll out your mid century bamboo cart 1950s style, it's perfect for your holiday bar setup, when the holidays are over, fill it with plants and roll it to a sunny window<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">hi there</div><div style="text-align: left;">saturdays' portland style, it was a very good day.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">the <a href="http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/">portland saturday market</a>, on the waterfront downtown, hard to believe but it's the first time i've been. music, vendors, food. it's a celebration of the artist community and weekends.<br />
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a stop at Hoo Doo Antiques, closed when i found it last march, i've been waiting to go to since then.<br />
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yes, portland style saturdays, they are definitely a keeper.<br />
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</div>solsticehomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08344582850609647920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461626945085066393.post-63260252524275292232011-11-12T01:58:00.000-05:002011-11-12T01:58:39.560-05:00non descript<div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">{ life here day 11 }</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">hi there</div><div style="text-align: left;">today is almost over, but i didn't want to miss a day writing to you</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">a no school day, it went something like this ::</div><div style="text-align: left;">photo shoot, play, work on listings, play soccer, a failed dinner recipe (yes, it ended in the trash), play.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">all in all not a bad day, just a nondescript type of day with nothing much to share. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">i did find this photo i wanted to share with you, taken a few years ago when i was on vacation here,<br />
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</div>solsticehomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08344582850609647920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461626945085066393.post-84559696806188617902011-11-10T08:47:00.033-05:002011-11-10T12:46:46.786-05:00holiday shopping { sellsimply and pinterest }<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">living in this new place offers endless shopping possibilities. </div><div style="text-align: left;">but, of course, first i had to find them. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">i started finding so many sweet things to buy, </div><div style="text-align: left;">i decided to make it even easier by using the "pin it" button </div><div style="text-align: left;">on each listing and create<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">so this girl is lighting a fire, making a cup of tea, opening my computer and doing more holiday shopping this year.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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then send me the link of your pin board, i'll post it here and we'll have a long distance shopping trip together. <br />
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</div>solsticehomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08344582850609647920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461626945085066393.post-57038068952677015052011-11-09T02:46:00.007-05:002011-11-09T13:07:14.513-05:00today's musings ...<div style="text-align: center;">{life here day 9}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">hi there<br />
just sharing a few bright spots from the day :: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">the sun is shining, it's actually a beautiful november day.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>solsticehomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08344582850609647920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461626945085066393.post-84067033032820597992011-11-08T14:27:00.000-05:002011-11-08T14:27:37.088-05:00out and about :: laurelhurst park<div style="text-align: center;">{life here day 8}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">hi there</div><div style="text-align: left;">you've been asking to see more of my new surroundings ::</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6vtHyGUFI5GO-6QkOjwA_Rk8Vkp1AQtLpeVSGpgyWiS4bLpz-37w-SMjd4-esIZ4qzooq9zoEAKA-S5cjKZfFf4JYfozZv9m2OTMmxfmxaUUNfEYYj-I7vZmX4XR-guSM9PzeIkjyxjP/s1600/DSCF7216.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6vtHyGUFI5GO-6QkOjwA_Rk8Vkp1AQtLpeVSGpgyWiS4bLpz-37w-SMjd4-esIZ4qzooq9zoEAKA-S5cjKZfFf4JYfozZv9m2OTMmxfmxaUUNfEYYj-I7vZmX4XR-guSM9PzeIkjyxjP/s400/DSCF7216.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Laurelhurst Park :: 27 acres of natural beauty inside the city, with winding roads, pond, and play areas, just about 1 mile from our house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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the park has a totally different feel this time of year, gone are the concerts and activities, left is an urban oasis<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">today is beautiful here :: hoping it is there as well</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>sue</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>solsticehomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08344582850609647920noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461626945085066393.post-13464123794257528212011-11-07T01:20:00.003-05:002011-11-07T16:10:47.482-05:00candlelight + family<div style="text-align: center;">{life here day 7}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">hi there</div><div style="text-align: left;">cheating a bit here today.<br />
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last night was lovely, not hampered but enhanced by the darkness ::<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">it's here, </div><div style="text-align: left;">the day of the year i dislike the most :: the day that lovely light leaves us early.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">hi there</div><div style="text-align: left;">last night a dance at the new school. a sock hop and he had a hard time deciding to go or not.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">at the last minute, he rallied, hesitantly went and in the end, was glad he did. </div><div style="text-align: left;">ha, oh yes, at 8 years old his feet are bigger than his mama's. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">today i'm in studio doing a photo shoot. it's pretty <strike>chilly</strike> cold in here in the morning,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>solsticehomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08344582850609647920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461626945085066393.post-49565529417877668162011-11-03T00:33:00.009-04:002011-11-03T12:16:23.548-04:00butternut squash risotto<div style="text-align: center;">{life here day 3} </div><br />
hi there<br />
weeknight dinners are still always such a puzzle for me. the day's always seem to fly by and suddenly it's dinner time. <br />
but last night we gave dinner a little thought ahead of time and decided to try butternut squash risotto.<br />
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we added a tossed salad and were good to go.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">and a few notes from me: </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>don't be afraid to substitute ingredients. i didn't have mushrooms, so i topped it with caramelized onions. i also didn't have the shallots (didn't seem to harm the taste at all.) the butternut squash puree was an easy way to cook the squash and the touch of honey made it even more tasty. salt and pepper were the only spices i used or needed.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>until tomorrow</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>sue</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">ps; i want to hear if you tried it for yourself. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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a little treasury of warm, cozy gift ideas was needed ::<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">and yes, <b>i will try </b>to post short sweet posts each day to keep in touch. thank you (you know who) for nudging me </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>sue</i><br />
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you felt a little strange to me, living in a new place, <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">luckily catching an amazing number of Geese, starting their migration</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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this is not the post i planned for you today but some times things just happen...<br />
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trying to be uber efficient, i spent an hour this morning prepping and cooking for dinner this evening. popped it in the oven and continued working while the smells of roast chicken and vegetables and a bit of smugness wafted through the house. <br />
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but when a phone call comes .. that says .. "I'm in the estate sale .. get here now!"<br />
(the same sale we tried to get into yesterday 3 times.)<br />
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I did what I had to do >><br />
1. hurriedly dressed <br />
2. turned off the oven & took the chicken out (unfortunately left it on the counter)<br />
3. out the door<br />
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right, the poor chicken ended up in the trash .. but, .. the sale ..so worth it!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>sue</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">ps; and what's for dinner?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>solsticehomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08344582850609647920noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461626945085066393.post-72955667245126016552011-09-11T15:25:00.001-04:002011-09-11T15:25:53.552-04:00choices<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/solsticehome/3633786467/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3633786467_3f68764b57_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/solsticehome/3633786467/">sunset on the bourne bridge</a> <br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/solsticehome/">solsticehome</a></span><br clear="all" /><p>i'd like to share a quote that really struck me today from;<br /><br />Man’s Search for Meaning, written by Holocaust survivor Dr. Victor Frankl:<br /><br />"We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way."<br /><br />hopefully we will choose wisely friends.<br />sue</p>solsticehomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08344582850609647920noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461626945085066393.post-2458359559464597642011-09-02T16:59:00.000-04:002011-09-02T16:59:47.810-04:00septemberah ... september... the busy month<br />
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i really do dislike you...<br />
your the end of summer, the beginning of schedules <br />
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yes, i'm back...soon ... i think i'll take this one last long summer weekend to enjoy. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">see you next week</div><div style="text-align: center;">have a wonderful holiday weekend</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>sue </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">ps; yes, the photos above are from our new home in portland...more on that later ;0</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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solsticehomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08344582850609647920noreply@blogger.com0Portland, OR 97213, USA45.5352835 -122.603753645.5202455 -122.6258921 45.550321499999995 -122.58161510000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461626945085066393.post-12368174017728072292011-06-16T13:41:00.000-04:002011-06-16T13:41:01.632-04:0030 days ...it's getting so very close to our move cross country.<br />
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i've lost track of the days left and realized there is now only 28.... catch up time! <br />
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day 30 .... found me listing the last pieces of furniture that will be for sale on craigslist ...<br />
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here's a few with their links <br />
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unfortunately, i had an appointment that lasted all morning.... <br />
i made it to the bazaar with only 15 minutes to spare. <br />
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so today, this little shopping spree was done in exactly ten minutes ... phew! <br />
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here's a few of the finds closeup ..<br />
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with my upcoming move across country, i'm trying to pare down as much as i can.<br />
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this week, it's from my beach collection.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">they'll be a few more in coming days, as i convince myself to let more go. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">contact me if you'd like me to hold one for you ... i've just started to list them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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after five days...we might as well embrace it....<br />
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starting with some favorite photos from flickr ...follow the links to see the more<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">of course, the fog inspired me to find some beautiful rooms done in grey</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">here a deep brown grey makes for a very restful space in the bedroom. i love how the little peek of aqua on the window trim adds a bit of interest.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">whitewashed grey keeps this area light and simple, allowing the architecture to stand out.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and here, the white walls with a hint of grey undertone, the grey desk and accessories keeps the studio calm. it allows many items to be left out and yet the room does not feel cluttered.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">this is a photo of the kitchen in my last home in brewster. i always loved the light grey walls and the driftwood trim, sorry both custom mixed colors (many times,) i couldn't redo them if i tried.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3990079503_194d4d3a48_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3990079503_194d4d3a48_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/solsticehome/sets/72157594583290049/with/3990078039/">my brewster home</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">as much as i've enjoyed my grey world today ... hopefully the sun will be out tomorrow ... a photo shoot and shop update is desperately needed ... </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>solsticehomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08344582850609647920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461626945085066393.post-68318636019359848732011-05-10T16:57:00.001-04:002011-05-10T16:59:24.395-04:00today's musings ...once again...today is cold, damp and raw on Cape Cod.<br />
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i'm thinking this girl needs some warmth, sun and beach..<br />
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today's musings ... a summer house that looks like this ....<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">I'm feeling more summery all ready.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Have anything your musing about today? a little sharing, please.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">ps; don't forget to head over to <a href="http://designskool.net/solstice-give-away/">designskool</a> to enter my giveaway.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div></div>solsticehomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08344582850609647920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461626945085066393.post-402182311577966722011-05-09T08:33:00.005-04:002011-05-09T09:11:04.677-04:00where i am today ....Hi everyone<br />
Guess where you can find me today?<br />
I'm so excited..My home is featured on <a href="http://designskool.net/solstice-home-vintage-object-lessons/">designskool</a>.<br />
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A new design blog, which is quickly becoming one of my favorites. here's one reason why;<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMcWkLBJ8VN251GHk3jdkcO2w-mDvjzwFOFhSaWvKz0nUpmsrRqrilMal5_z5ukold7ppXmdE55vxcfLClC5_5c5_NVwCtFGvvgelqBA_FG1lbRlYjTwliTBftVrYnhJM0tsgkf48-V9O/s1600/Designskool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="87" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMcWkLBJ8VN251GHk3jdkcO2w-mDvjzwFOFhSaWvKz0nUpmsrRqrilMal5_z5ukold7ppXmdE55vxcfLClC5_5c5_NVwCtFGvvgelqBA_FG1lbRlYjTwliTBftVrYnhJM0tsgkf48-V9O/s400/Designskool.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Justine's mantra is "an eclectic approach to design, built on the idea that a home should reflect - no celebrate - your story: your history, your heritage, the places you’ve been or long to go"<br />
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come visit with me <a href="http://designskool.net/solstice-home-vintage-object-lessons/">there</a> ... have a peek at my home and this wonderful new <a href="http://designskool.net/solstice-home-vintage-object-lessons/">blog</a><br />
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if your joining me from <a href="http://designskool.net/solstice-home-vintage-object-lessons/">designskool</a> ~<br />
Welcome! i'm thrilled you found me<br />
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to celebrate, we'll be hosting a giveaway of a another favorite of mine for storage or planting, a Vintage Wood Cheese Box from my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/solsticehome?ref=si_shop">shop</a>. <br />
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so go visit and leave a comment for me at <a href="http://designskool.net/solstice-home-vintage-object-lessons/">designskool</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Thanks for visiting and Good Luck!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>sue</i><br />
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</div>solsticehomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08344582850609647920noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461626945085066393.post-30629469181238736632011-05-08T06:47:00.004-04:002011-05-08T09:19:25.016-04:00happy mothers day ...<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<b>T</b><b>o all my lovely mom readers</b><br />
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<i><b>Have a very, very Happy Mother's Day</b></i><br />
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this chuckle from <a href="http://www.mysuzyhomemaker.com/2009/05/news-flashthis-just-in.html">mysuzyhomemaker </a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">see you tomorrow...i'm taking the rest of the day off to enjoy my children...<i><br />
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</div>solsticehomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08344582850609647920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461626945085066393.post-88433161860332806232011-05-01T10:00:00.000-04:002011-05-01T10:00:24.289-04:00favorite finds this weekis for all the procrastinators among us..<br />
i found a few lovely ideas for mother's day (it's not too late)...<br />
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<i>for true beauty from simplicity</i><i>,</i> i love these intricately <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70549622/bronwyns-crochet-covered-river-rock?ref=v1_other_1">crocheted beach stones</a> from StitchHappens7<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">"Each finished crocheted piece is a one of a kind, using a variety of different materials"</div><br />
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<i> for the mom who loves vintage</i>, melt her heart with this vintage book<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>if your mom is a bird lover</i>, a hand-thrown porcelain disc birdfeeder, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<i>oh my, i especially love</i> this <span style="font-size: small;">Antique Marine Life Engraving</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">and for the very best gift of all .... </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>give her a big hug and tell her you love her </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>happy sunday</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>sue</i></div><br />
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