Bedroom in Progress...

Aqua silk draperies, candle sconces and mirror...These are in place, but a paint job is coming. Here is a sneak peek at our lovely new bedding. A washed-out pink ruffly coverlet at the bottom of the bedlayered over a white Raymond Waites embroidered duvet cover.A sheer white ruffled toss pillowSome blue Ralph Lauren floral sheets and some Martha Stewart rugs to keep our toes warm.A few yards of that Rachel Ashwell floral fabric I found on  Ebaywill make up nicely into a...

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Pink New Years

It's almost New Years..Time for celebration... a toast to the coming year and all of it's possibilities...Have you started your list of what you want to get done?After I put away my Christmas stuff....I might borrow this RL dress from Gwyneth... Or just slip on my comfy moccasins...and start making some house plans, you know,things you want to change around the house....you all know I am making my bedroom over,and it includes keeping the dark wood furniture....dark!and some florals, but...

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Christmas Wrap Up

Me and my Mr.Wonderful on Christmas Eve.He had to work the late shift and protect our city.We always have a family celebration the night before Christmas.I had a lovely pianist come and play on our new baby grandthat a girlfriend gave us this summer.It was a special treat to hear her play Carol of the Bells, my favorite.My sons and their pretty girlfriends were here.My sister Ellen and her hubby and even my ex hubs joined the party.Dillon and Tobey were sure to be part of the group.I have...

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Merry Christmas

The best part of my holiday was these 3 guys...my handsome sons.Merry Christmas 201...

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One Wish

My dad was admitted to the hospital last night.I am praying he will be ok.He was usually the one taking the pictures, so he isn't in a lot of them.Thats me and my dad...and my big brother and a pal on a beach in Brazil. He is a well loved grandfather to my three sons  and my sister's baby twins.He did a great job being a terrific dad to his five kids.He took us all around the world with him.He let us pick out the biggest tree in the lot at Christmas,and the biggest pumpkin on...

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Christmas Blessings

I have finally finished the tree...I kept adding little touches,like sheer pink ribbon and 2 dozen hot pink vintage balls.Some tree candles in gold glitter too.The tree candles are a Scandanavian tradition.Peeking through my window at night the room looks so inviting.I have been playing around with the piano corner.Its the hardest spot to decorate.My winter frolic banner is hung...I spotted that at my friend Nita's blog and she shared where she got it...bloggers are buddies!I added a pink...

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