tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42209027419620990192024-02-01T20:41:05.246-08:00Vintage RamblingsVintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-83108584400781307052013-11-18T21:41:00.000-08:002013-11-18T19:36:12.099-08:00Leopard Santa<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik7QCELZuJVR-yLK3IYXv_JyFVrZCb65O6HBMZSPntliCDgp6ZV8IMp2TylfGpW08PAprf3iiJ1DVwujRKvhpCpLcLg-D8D-s9DxCo_TiqIQ4FLrGKnyK0qCFkxqUwL1BkK9ROey1IlTT_/s1600-h/IMG_1349.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413793836843340354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik7QCELZuJVR-yLK3IYXv_JyFVrZCb65O6HBMZSPntliCDgp6ZV8IMp2TylfGpW08PAprf3iiJ1DVwujRKvhpCpLcLg-D8D-s9DxCo_TiqIQ4FLrGKnyK0qCFkxqUwL1BkK9ROey1IlTT_/s320/IMG_1349.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 290px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #006600; font-family: lucida grande;">So far I have not been able to find a leopard Santa for the 2013 Christmas Season. <a href="http://vintagebroochco.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2007-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-08%3A00&updated-max=2008-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-08%3A00&max-results=1"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Click here</span> </a>to view the <a href="http://vintagebroochco.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2007-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-08%3A00&updated-max=2008-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-08%3A00&max-results=1">last posting </a>on my blog to see my Santa collection..........I'll keep looking............all the ones I've seen I have already!</span></div>
Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-51287041148542978752012-08-19T19:00:00.000-07:002012-08-28T19:39:31.646-07:00Baby hummingbirds<div style="text-align: justify;">
A good friend of mine was fortunate to have a "birds eye view" of a hummingbird nest in her back yard. We got some terrific photos.</div>
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Enjoy them and a few facts.</div>
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In general, the hummingbird nest building and the raising of the young is all done by the female Hummingbird. Hummingbirds do not use bird houses and they do not nest in cavities. They prefer to make their small cup-shaped nest in the fork of a tree branch. The hummingbird nest will be made out of downy-like plant material that's held together with spider webs.The female hummingbird will usually lay 2 eggs in the hummingbird nest, sometimes only 1. The hummingbird eggs will be laid on 2 different days, but will usually hatch on the same day because the female will not start incubating the the eggs until the second egg is laid. The humming bird eggs will be white and less than half an inch long, about the size of a small jelly bean or pea. Once hatched, The female will feed them with a mixture of nectar and tiny insects and spiders, that she will collect in her crop and regurgitate the mixture into the mouths of the young. The insects and spiders will provide the protein that the baby hummingbirds need to grow.Because of their extremely high metabolism, hummingbirds will have to feed every 10 to 15 minutes, except at night when they go into a state of torpor to slow down heir metabolism so they can survive without eating until morning.........so there you go!</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGh_Y6eesOSD1n6V0CDJ0oJ9jg7FTJGbLhizAwtWG6q5F13SUZF2AozZ0sK5fOV8biOKJ1fwykwqowCsm0AaXQSUkH5MQ-LgLvlhmTGLN7_v5xrXpBxWoHB088xK9K7vHavC7XuSOier9J/s1600/balint_wedding2010_dhake_edits_0062.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510566891474832626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGh_Y6eesOSD1n6V0CDJ0oJ9jg7FTJGbLhizAwtWG6q5F13SUZF2AozZ0sK5fOV8biOKJ1fwykwqowCsm0AaXQSUkH5MQ-LgLvlhmTGLN7_v5xrXpBxWoHB088xK9K7vHavC7XuSOier9J/s320/balint_wedding2010_dhake_edits_0062.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 213px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> I was contacted, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagebroochco">on my Etsy shop</a>, by Kristen, a bride to be. She was interested in pins for her and her bridal party. She had chosen very chic black retro style dresses for her bridesmaids. She wanted 3 custom brooches for her bridesmaids, incorporating each of their favorite colors mixed with crystal rhinestones and pearls for the individual girls. One with touch of emerald, another with a sprinkling of ruby red, and one with yellow gems. They would all be different but have a similar feel. Kristen was going to be married on the northern coast, which can be chilly, and had bought <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SpAZooiE?ref=seller_info">a terrific faux fur shawl on Etsy </a>to go with her dress. I had been working on a black, white and crystal brooch incorporating feathers. Once I showed it to Kristen she said it would be a perfect piece to pin on her shawl. I had to agree. Perfect! Once the wedding was over she'd be able to wear a piece from her wedding ensemble any time she wanted.. .... I just heard from the new bride. She had an amazing wedding and wanted to share with me wedding photos showing the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagebroochco">vintage collage brooches</a> I had created for her. I was thrilled to get the images of the beautiful bride and her friends. They look marvelous and I'm so happy to be a small part of her special day. Kristen, I wish you and your husband a wonderful and happy life together. Enjoy! I have her permission to share these photos with you. </div>
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</div>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-45309075143482859772012-02-25T16:19:00.002-08:002012-02-25T16:19:52.167-08:00Guess one of my favorite vintage tunes!<script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=1&l=NTEwNzgwNHwyMjY3MDMxMjI2&r=46427&t=s&m=0&u=5107804&">
</script>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-68121139574251475172012-01-25T06:23:00.000-08:002012-01-25T06:23:41.014-08:00Blue Snow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjJbvLusYPJH1eN3LhnvQZahBTR5iB63MB_KTF3w5uP_Mh3Q7u-GYtJ7O6itL9D4OdFD_m7zEPic7K84LJGQvpseCUF6FcV8fzg2TZHBNK7VMwyT95MMxmyMsSICjHdprbq0I_KLRnQ1YR/s1600/IMG_2050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjJbvLusYPJH1eN3LhnvQZahBTR5iB63MB_KTF3w5uP_Mh3Q7u-GYtJ7O6itL9D4OdFD_m7zEPic7K84LJGQvpseCUF6FcV8fzg2TZHBNK7VMwyT95MMxmyMsSICjHdprbq0I_KLRnQ1YR/s320/IMG_2050.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><strong><em>It's been a wet winter without much snow.........we did get enough to play in the other day. We made odd formations using a bucket, colored water in a spray bottle, and iceicles off the roof. They got washed away the next day in the rain. I'm sure a few passers-by thought.........."now what is that woman doing?"</em></strong></span>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-88664186328184523342011-10-15T16:19:00.000-07:002011-10-15T13:21:36.499-07:00Leopard Pumpkin<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxGTlVX7knGCt2KeG9Yh8waeGkaCIdWXeLUtI4MasfOCEpvbbVNaBHmie4n6hZp9mP16FQ74dEl5vVg9td7LuSVl6-qaV55XEkKJpBksaWUcHimiY34XwHsxdd3DQhU3Crre04KARDWRr/s1600-h/IMG_0660.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390749876411205010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxGTlVX7knGCt2KeG9Yh8waeGkaCIdWXeLUtI4MasfOCEpvbbVNaBHmie4n6hZp9mP16FQ74dEl5vVg9td7LuSVl6-qaV55XEkKJpBksaWUcHimiY34XwHsxdd3DQhU3Crre04KARDWRr/s400/IMG_0660.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 314px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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<div><div><div><span style="color: #330000; font-family: georgia;">Last year a friend of mine saw a leopard pumpkin at Michael's craft store. She asked me if I had one..........I didn't........and I couldn't believe that I didn't. (You've seen my collection of leopard Santa's on this blog haven't you?) So....I made myself one. Everyone looks great in leopard prints! ....don't you think? I bought one of those pre-lit white pumpkins at a "to be un-named" big box discount store. The rest of the supplies I had at home. I realize that not everyone has leopard print tissue paper sitting around.........but I have lots of it! I had to dig through my drawer of craft supplies to find my Mod Podge. I kept my fingers crossed that it wasn't all dried up, and miracles of miracles it wasn't. I love Mod Podge by the way......I used it back in the late 60's. (No this wasn't my bottle from the 60's!) Now it comes in all kinds of varieties.........glossy,matte finish, outdoor, sparkle! I would have loved sparkle Mod Podge back then! Those were the days..........the original smiley face, peace signs, In-A-Godda-Da-Vida.........sorry.........took a psychedelic trip back in time for a second. Okay, I ripped the leopard tissue paper into 1-2 inch pieces and slapped in on my pumpkin and brushed the podge on each piece, overlapping them until the whole pumpkin was covered. Once dry I applied another coat of Mod Podge to give him a nice finish. I outlined his pre-cut mouth, eyes and nose with a permanent marker to set off his mischievous grin. I think he looks terrific. I did a small black end table, and a cute vintage sewing box using the same technique. They are fun accent pieces. Go ahead.......find something and cover it with leopard print. It fits in with every decor. Really! If you don't have time to make one.......I have some for sale in my Etsy shop. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83618046/pumpkin-leopard-print-for-fall?ref=v1_other_2">CLICK HERE</a> .</span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyCJY7i2u1qwNVWjK7_1bCQmI2fyUWsnLdeeO3yXVdX0UA0G78tHDDD7Vdu4HYh6dg5seLdOIVorabGEItLJb2qclLGd_N-tq1rUNz1J5jnRozNboJpmU2bMmiW-4SSYHMTEFgEFCx2sdE/s1600-h/Leopard+pumpkin.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390749895208073010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyCJY7i2u1qwNVWjK7_1bCQmI2fyUWsnLdeeO3yXVdX0UA0G78tHDDD7Vdu4HYh6dg5seLdOIVorabGEItLJb2qclLGd_N-tq1rUNz1J5jnRozNboJpmU2bMmiW-4SSYHMTEFgEFCx2sdE/s400/Leopard+pumpkin.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 262px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 267px;" /></a></div></div></div><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">These Balloon Arch & Column Kits from <a href="http://www.inflatencreate.com/"><span style="background-color: magenta;">Inflate & Create</span></a> aren't vintage, but I'm going to ramble about them anyway because they are terrific! We've used them for Grand Openings, Anniversary Parties, Prom, Car sales, Weddings...you name it. They are easy to assemble and they look like you hired a balloon decorator. The kits are available for foil and latex balloons. The foil balloon kits use foil cluster balloons and stay inflated for weeks. The latex kit use standard 11" balloons that are available in a variety of colors for your event. Check out<a href="http://www.inflatencreate.com/index.php"><span style="background-color: yellow;"> Inflate & Create's</span> </a>web site. Balloons definitely add some fun to the party and bring attention to your business.</div><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/AVvXsEhgaB-ui-XIKrJAbLLd2Hxto_nAfx-Bgdz0ueUkkSzS1Xrv3sGxOdOe7rtegaVQeiovs8GkmjmA5WmESrBCu6wex0k-NEpxB5xo6HTSs6DqDdQfhItQKon4shRN0JYXdQSFyqoev4oE18wa/s1600/12_50th+Anniversary+003%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgaB-ui-XIKrJAbLLd2Hxto_nAfx-Bgdz0ueUkkSzS1Xrv3sGxOdOe7rtegaVQeiovs8GkmjmA5WmESrBCu6wex0k-NEpxB5xo6HTSs6DqDdQfhItQKon4shRN0JYXdQSFyqoev4oE18wa/s200/12_50th+Anniversary+003%255B1%255D.jpg" t8="true" width="200" /></a></div><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/AVvXsEgvH2AbgyxjzcX16z1i0UdIzkNBJOEQMcInQQNXxngmrd9e-lNg7Dfs1xh00qaJZNPWHB4ct23pBCPAkDHl5l8Kho91QKs5DK4EhkX0EriBMzrYC_wfj6JNe7jaoAIzaOd60pFSdIy3GySn/s1600/IMG_4863.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvH2AbgyxjzcX16z1i0UdIzkNBJOEQMcInQQNXxngmrd9e-lNg7Dfs1xh00qaJZNPWHB4ct23pBCPAkDHl5l8Kho91QKs5DK4EhkX0EriBMzrYC_wfj6JNe7jaoAIzaOd60pFSdIy3GySn/s320/IMG_4863.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29YiOrnZyZC7mlokR2XadiTu6mx-vYs9yCXLS5Lu3OuVyWtJKt6sBI_SSZ_YfU3FWTVU4SEnBztpmyv-d5MRN_K7YoyfQ2eTjmpKgIKuE7pj9yo4NO_Xsagdd6rizkJcvDvNBM9x7yRMD/s1600/dsc05942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29YiOrnZyZC7mlokR2XadiTu6mx-vYs9yCXLS5Lu3OuVyWtJKt6sBI_SSZ_YfU3FWTVU4SEnBztpmyv-d5MRN_K7YoyfQ2eTjmpKgIKuE7pj9yo4NO_Xsagdd6rizkJcvDvNBM9x7yRMD/s200/dsc05942.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><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/AVvXsEjpWB72I7rPoYHu7O793GdlhjqgJOmXPlblReJ-FucieErTVHZK8kQL32eZRvnP0386sv7DttC4z-5uxuzinQFpgkUOj8mQQaoz396YP2welObwxT1egOeHYKShuHqD7xTBHZM0sSLEgbbX/s1600/IMG_2965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpWB72I7rPoYHu7O793GdlhjqgJOmXPlblReJ-FucieErTVHZK8kQL32eZRvnP0386sv7DttC4z-5uxuzinQFpgkUOj8mQQaoz396YP2welObwxT1egOeHYKShuHqD7xTBHZM0sSLEgbbX/s320/IMG_2965.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><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/AVvXsEjNO58a2WiuwRUIp8OgOCurKzty9eNErhPv5mjGtvjiML7fpDFaBEtU6tNWylKJuNe65H5jQbCErFdu3HteAyhyzZiVGr98ewGEmOPMthcit_DVZ3K7OdnMlaHVSqEFiWJ8TbTOhDe5DiTn/s1600/img_4871+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNO58a2WiuwRUIp8OgOCurKzty9eNErhPv5mjGtvjiML7fpDFaBEtU6tNWylKJuNe65H5jQbCErFdu3HteAyhyzZiVGr98ewGEmOPMthcit_DVZ3K7OdnMlaHVSqEFiWJ8TbTOhDe5DiTn/s320/img_4871+%25282%2529.jpg" t8="true" width="208" /></a></div>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-29538807315023029872011-02-06T12:30:00.000-08:002011-02-06T12:30:44.180-08:00cocktails<b>Okay.........time to start my "walk photo" series again. 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<em><span style="color: #663300;">Can you tell I've had a sweet tooth lately? I picked up this recipe from one of my fellow </span></em><a href="http://www.clevelandhandmade.com/"><em><span style="color: #663300;">Cleveland Handmade team </span></em></a><em><span style="color: #663300;">members. I can't remember which one, so if it was you, please fess up so I can give you due credit. These addictive cookies are easy to make........just the way I like to cook! </span></em><br />
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<ol><li><em><span style="color: #663300;">1 Box of Devils Food Cake Mix</span></em></li>
<li><em><span style="color: #663300;">2 Eggs</span></em></li>
<li><em><span style="color: #663300;">1/3 Cup (generous) oil</span></em></li>
<li><em><span style="color: #663300;">1-12 oz bag of Rolo Candies</span></em></li>
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<em><span style="color: #663300;">Mix the cake mix, eggs and oil until it looks like dough. Take a scant teaspoon of decadent smelling chocolate mixture and wrap it around a Rolo candy. When covered, roll in your hand to make a nice ball. Place balls on ungreased cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven for 9 minutes. Leave room on cookie sheet for balls to spread. </span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #663300;">I just made these cookies again. So easy....but somone got into my rolos and I didn't have enough. So I us<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKe_b3QYbuREclXaSdGHRZW9KmoDy5fKYZzAd-TvhSS-47y5ZEphi2NQmRo0lnByUxT3ZX2291lbuSOIz-UIbOrWkoR5QL43qYYJ0bNPbrqVI_kijkOon5yqZE1KVNiVO8xnr1VAEaLabX/s1600-h/untitled.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416754893736505698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKe_b3QYbuREclXaSdGHRZW9KmoDy5fKYZzAd-TvhSS-47y5ZEphi2NQmRo0lnByUxT3ZX2291lbuSOIz-UIbOrWkoR5QL43qYYJ0bNPbrqVI_kijkOon5yqZE1KVNiVO8xnr1VAEaLabX/s200/untitled.bmp" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 127px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 140px;" /></a>ed some Holiday white chocolate Candy Cane Pepperment Hershey's kisses instead. OUTSTANDING! Let me know what else you have used in the middle of these chocolate treats! </span></em>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-34643586495653795492010-11-10T09:54:00.000-08:002010-11-10T09:57:03.048-08:00Art of the Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB2ItVuL-Ue2E6BXT4EdIgUvHlDKnAf6J0GO8XtjJVBIrIJxjgMX5JkABsqbH5d_2RsvQu0l2VjuZUPnDE7YHnx9_IYIlghx9WeKCTD8tR1Gm0WbW9INWiS6fLW4treVUr1A1F33JGBf71/s1600/IMG_4684.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537981509409270242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB2ItVuL-Ue2E6BXT4EdIgUvHlDKnAf6J0GO8XtjJVBIrIJxjgMX5JkABsqbH5d_2RsvQu0l2VjuZUPnDE7YHnx9_IYIlghx9WeKCTD8tR1Gm0WbW9INWiS6fLW4treVUr1A1F33JGBf71/s320/IMG_4684.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">I have two grandsons that took paint brush to hand. </div><br /><div align="center">Does his technique and style remind you of anyone?</div><br /><div align="center"></div>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-10091028399472553232010-11-10T09:47:00.000-08:002010-11-10T09:53:34.633-08:00photo of the day<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3jNLctNUaCDZ5y9fI62wmiQCMxWM3EFCXD536qL6lmSRPgojQmDbj7H-EjPEvw5zoNaw2Qf3p2jJZTxfg5fVZOO2stu7zz45EGaK-_bSC4y2DfcqRHAJdR1LaZ87xcV7qGkF30xW0W7p/s1600/IMG_4683.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537980140536992706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3jNLctNUaCDZ5y9fI62wmiQCMxWM3EFCXD536qL6lmSRPgojQmDbj7H-EjPEvw5zoNaw2Qf3p2jJZTxfg5fVZOO2stu7zz45EGaK-_bSC4y2DfcqRHAJdR1LaZ87xcV7qGkF30xW0W7p/s320/IMG_4683.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">I've been neglecting my blog and my walk and ride photos.</div><br />Here is one to help catch up....it's a new category. ART! This is a painting my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">grandson</span> did. I love it...........probably <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">because</span> it is a new take on an animal print.......and mostly because my grandson painted it.<br /></div>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-78547492202053494832010-11-02T19:08:00.000-07:002010-11-02T19:12:52.616-07:00Tin Whistle<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0yWQOnwMssF1N5EEf4BcEeCXkMeNl8GpWVDXnWopNQKj28WG_CSbVyH_QpmK52milOEZ4tgWp0BmDCK4NaYAwJH39EPaN4fNuho7qPGYLvHdF4D5V9MTwxwsBhMQJZSn4vnd7GO3rgt8/s1600/tin+copy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535140451353919282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 144px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0yWQOnwMssF1N5EEf4BcEeCXkMeNl8GpWVDXnWopNQKj28WG_CSbVyH_QpmK52milOEZ4tgWp0BmDCK4NaYAwJH39EPaN4fNuho7qPGYLvHdF4D5V9MTwxwsBhMQJZSn4vnd7GO3rgt8/s320/tin+copy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>My grandfather used to entertain us with this limerick. I had not heard it in years and years until my Dad repeated it the other day. Nice memory!<br /><br /><em><strong>I bought a wooden whistle, but it wooden whistle. I bought a steel whistle, but I steel couldn't whistle. So I bought a tin whistle, & now I tin whistle! </strong></em></div>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-84880091553270723432010-10-07T00:24:00.000-07:002010-10-06T21:25:02.598-07:00Carmel Corn Pops Mix<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUWk813XkZS7jn1t2x4Rgox93EhIl3xImnsrEE13GN2J7RnHvkKuzYPIWFJC5ozVrYVS2DYRCiUCWp1ywouv8MvIjVhL0CTFspBi8LcktBIsE7DNzyPbjOuYN2hQaXKb1QHHzoMwXnomGJ/s1600-h/IMG_0753.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392967244780707314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 259px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 228px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUWk813XkZS7jn1t2x4Rgox93EhIl3xImnsrEE13GN2J7RnHvkKuzYPIWFJC5ozVrYVS2DYRCiUCWp1ywouv8MvIjVhL0CTFspBi8LcktBIsE7DNzyPbjOuYN2hQaXKb1QHHzoMwXnomGJ/s320/IMG_0753.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:courier new;color:#330000;"><em>I came home from getting a haircut yesterday with a recipe for Carmel Corn Pop Mix. My stylist is a terrific cook and has a great collection of recipes, especially snacks. If you're wondering where I got the fantastic bowl in this picture...I bought it from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5230506">jd wolfe pottery </a>on Etsy. It is my favorite snack vessel. Autumn is a great time for sweet salty snacks. Here is what you need:</em></span><br /><br /><div><ol><br /><br /><br /><li><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#330000;"><em>4 C. Corn Pops Cereal</em></span> </li><br /><li><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#330000;"><em>1 stick butter</em></span> </li><br /><li><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#330000;"><em>1 C. Brown Sugar</em></span> </li><br /><li><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#330000;"><em>1/4 C. Kayro Corn Syrup</em></span> </li><br /><li><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#330000;"><em>1 Cup peanuts, cashews, or mix your favorites</em></span> </li><br /><li><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#330000;"><em>1/4t. baking soda</em></span> </li><br /><li><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#330000;"><em>1/2 t. vanilla</em></span><br /></li></ol><p><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#330000;"><em>Bring the butter, brown sugar and syrup to a boil, stirring continually, in a medium sauce pan. Lower the heat and boil for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. REMOVE FROM HEAT and stir in the vanilla and baking soda. Put the corn pops and peanuts in a large bowl or pot and pour the <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-WbbgCFImiQsxlN0N4zkwF2fJeAFzSX5M4N2RJb49SOQhlwk3_q1de_4AdA0xTqT3A0scyxplA_2-JpTVqieNSH3N5oTXfeSQPDMh5UaQvZmN3PC-g3WBo1V3MgU2WoauSPie9TDKIJo7/s1600-h/pops3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392965292487595922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 104px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 165px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-WbbgCFImiQsxlN0N4zkwF2fJeAFzSX5M4N2RJb49SOQhlwk3_q1de_4AdA0xTqT3A0scyxplA_2-JpTVqieNSH3N5oTXfeSQPDMh5UaQvZmN3PC-g3WBo1V3MgU2WoauSPie9TDKIJo7/s200/pops3.jpg" border="0" /></a>hot mixture over and stir all together. Once mixed, spread on a greased cookie sheet and put in a 250 degree oven for 1 hour. Stir occasionally. When done remove immediately from the cookie sheet and dump into a Tupperware bowl or plastic bag. I waited too long and couldn't get the stuff off the cookie sheet! I had to put it back in the oven to soften up. You might want to double the recipe, it doesn't last long!</em></span></p></div>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-14343767183588674282010-07-17T19:57:00.000-07:002010-07-24T20:40:31.827-07:00Sour Cream Blueberry Pie<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEnk7kz39Z7ymknNAqboG_18YeG8iqd196UJG-EIkasB87vrVRrr_NU1LRbzl_kbWPRzuiDr1bndiEJS6J_fgd-mxd5N7W3QTd0ida-AUz27DszYXHT8MyHPM8GxkhKmS6Ov3jER1i6SM/s1600/pie+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495078638629644162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEnk7kz39Z7ymknNAqboG_18YeG8iqd196UJG-EIkasB87vrVRrr_NU1LRbzl_kbWPRzuiDr1bndiEJS6J_fgd-mxd5N7W3QTd0ida-AUz27DszYXHT8MyHPM8GxkhKmS6Ov3jER1i6SM/s320/pie+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>My stylist did it again! She gave me another terrific recipe. She knows I have a sweet tooth and I like "easy to make". This sour cream blueberry pie is fantastic, fast and easy to make.<br /></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">1 CUP SOUR CREAM</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">2 TABLESPOONS FLOUR</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">3/4 CUP SUGAR</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">1 TEASPOON VANILLA</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">1/4 TEASPOON SALT</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">1 BEATEN EGG</span></div><br /><div>Combine the above ingredients and beat with a mixer for 4 minutes or until smooth.</div><br /><div>Then fold in :</div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">2-1/2 CUPS BLUEBERRIES (1 Pint works fine)</span></div><br /><div>Pour mixture into a 9" pie shell and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 25 minutes.</div><br /><div>While baking mix up the topping:</div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">3 TABLESPOONS FLOUR</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">3 TABLESPOONS BUTTER</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">4 TABLESPOONS CHOPPED PECANS</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">3 TABLESPOONS SUGAR</span> </div><br /><div>Cut the butter into the rest of the ingredients to make a nice crumb topping.</div><br /><div>Sprinkle the topping over the top of the pie and bake for another 5-10 minutes.<br /></div><div>Let me know how you like it! It's good warm..........but I like my pie cold right out of the frig.</div><div> </div><div>Note: I tried this recipe with sliced strawberries instead of blueberries........really good! </div>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-80048703187029458972010-06-09T17:34:00.000-07:002010-06-09T17:38:34.015-07:00Ride Photo in BLUE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3uJMKG_t1vPyMYsOz1OVr0rVubh3c3Rr5Ki2mPH6BaBCytixxesABOhjJ7QDhPfmqySIHKVzT9sgyam0xSHibRdyUshmxNR5ASigmJZQ7LzHBe0KEZBEQoK_j-Q6_2wewA3n2K0pExfUx/s1600/img_2910+(2)12.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480937361612206834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3uJMKG_t1vPyMYsOz1OVr0rVubh3c3Rr5Ki2mPH6BaBCytixxesABOhjJ7QDhPfmqySIHKVzT9sgyam0xSHibRdyUshmxNR5ASigmJZQ7LzHBe0KEZBEQoK_j-Q6_2wewA3n2K0pExfUx/s320/img_2910+(2)12.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#333399;">We got a good ride in yesterday....of course I had to stop and photo a few things that struck my fancy. I love the blue of this water tower against the blue sky.</span> <span style="color:#333399;"> People pass this water tower everyday.......how many stop to notice?</span></div>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-39318415245670947412010-05-24T19:23:00.001-07:002010-05-24T19:25:27.748-07:00Bradford Pears<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1F5LM8miKAB2UgM8GluQBRyCZrzX4kJp7pk1fTshGgAYzfSYoJDkAbWw5q0UduamSglbgPyBSUZiksyluzl-2DS6nQ07LzbUQ3Hf9BCHqADeTBbmN8Tbo0EMWMQiK6zR9dYanGGkuPsne/s1600/Bradford+Pears+Zoom+4-26-09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475027988099129762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1F5LM8miKAB2UgM8GluQBRyCZrzX4kJp7pk1fTshGgAYzfSYoJDkAbWw5q0UduamSglbgPyBSUZiksyluzl-2DS6nQ07LzbUQ3Hf9BCHqADeTBbmN8Tbo0EMWMQiK6zR9dYanGGkuPsne/s320/Bradford+Pears+Zoom+4-26-09.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;">The Bradford Pears were blooming a few weeks ago. The tree lined street looks like it has a snow covered tunnel.</span> </div>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-26998767448164757722010-04-28T18:29:00.001-07:002010-04-28T18:34:40.875-07:00WALK PHOTO<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9t8j2W1k1OHPTwhxclZrleoheQLhTKp-wb_0CmPWo82GXfny_TiGgPj9c45p1A2IMDhxgHDbg0usDQgpcn-Ae00BxnAZbhVnFZqSXGI75zrGYa1jyplXNnqxehgee3aX0MCIZls2xGyot/s1600/IMG_2448.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465366747179261138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9t8j2W1k1OHPTwhxclZrleoheQLhTKp-wb_0CmPWo82GXfny_TiGgPj9c45p1A2IMDhxgHDbg0usDQgpcn-Ae00BxnAZbhVnFZqSXGI75zrGYa1jyplXNnqxehgee3aX0MCIZls2xGyot/s320/IMG_2448.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#330000;">Okay.........so I'm trying this walking thing.......I tripped on the sidewalk and almost fell on my face because I had my hands in my pockets. I think I'd rather ride my bike, but today was a little chilly for a ride. I did walk by the red bud tree again. Look, the whirly birds are developing.</span> </div>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-41061910266127629362010-04-17T19:27:00.001-07:002010-04-17T19:35:12.977-07:00WALK PHOTO<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8K7yM2nFgdmb8ScYuaWv8lTTjY9xNZGzBynnZnm5WwLEKBh7gKdouIfqInwH3EcAndL5uwN52zDlV7AsdYEifR9POB1q2_f19L3UXmeijwmsP99aCuRCV6P9PhOKo_wQJbknULHEd64Li/s1600/IMG_2376.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461300331367758002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8K7yM2nFgdmb8ScYuaWv8lTTjY9xNZGzBynnZnm5WwLEKBh7gKdouIfqInwH3EcAndL5uwN52zDlV7AsdYEifR9POB1q2_f19L3UXmeijwmsP99aCuRCV6P9PhOKo_wQJbknULHEd64Li/s320/IMG_2376.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#003333;">There is a home in my neighborhood that has glass <blink>stars </blink>embedded in the sidewalk. I just love to walk by the house. They always have something unusual in their front yard too. I appreciate the creativity they display.</span></div>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-7190035942851904232010-03-23T15:35:00.000-07:002010-03-23T15:43:33.532-07:00WALK PHOTO<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I was all set to continue my walking routine.........then the weather took a nose dive........back into cold, windy and wet.......ah........Spring time on the North Coast. Today the temperature tolerable but on the bottom end of my comfort zone for walking, 50 degrees, so out I went. The skies were bright and the red buds on this tree really stood out against the sky. A photo opportunity. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Check back with my blog for more WALK PHOTOS.</span> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451963329294022674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 237px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK9YfRjR8XICdqvE5HFjXi9H2Vln1BkSX75Jx-48SmlcmuqPV5NbQUA-gsinzb2XPl7tAaN1CKhyphenhyphenhFYNHG0rT-Z_tv5jRqDEfWMlH5S6H1F3N9rKHA5PGrL_4rqeTiHibDZ4wtMMhX6HZG/s320/IMG_2296.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"></div>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-30988413182405783012010-03-19T06:06:00.000-07:002010-03-19T06:26:27.242-07:00WALK PHOTOS<div><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A fellow </span><a href="http://www.clevelandhandmade.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Cleveland Handmade </span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">member has extolled the virtues of walking to me.......so now that Spring has sprung, I'm bound and determined to take more walks and reap the benefits. I don't like to walk alone, so I'm going to take my camera with me and snap a few photos to share with you. My POW (picture of the week) photos will be replaced by my WP (walk photos)! Here is what I saw yesterday.........<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450334953172217538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 342px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 215px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVhxeG6rbmfVT-yfYSrd7jQDGPwI8TYYRAB8t5tA8d6sr73ZOom_VHfU7pRpqpaf3-6L6lfJLnAQ16VAmyQcE4dn-BXdc-GvDpdGY-NCT6rOCljPwUWZILUaYMM9Njnn9n-BWBVDpnd4m9/s320/img_2269+a+(2).jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450334940955294386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 252px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3UvIp_WiSANiLyvvRBb2LSe_tqMar-uKSbxKeoa8zCt7RYYy5S3KpLcWGvD07pn4VMhPKUmjb4rJ-wq7jV7LwouNSLtauqbyDtuYSqU-nsYuifKZpxOQHZHR9WjOdOGOphI37D6Lh500k/s320/img_2265+a+(2).jpg" border="0" /></span></div></div></div>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-87672147133241321062010-03-02T15:54:00.000-08:002010-03-02T12:55:03.110-08:00Broken China Mosaic<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1NztC4vf2_g1eg5A1eOMiWavHsfS6jWoDxy9L-2i05F600Lk2lpbwyEo6hWkSRjIS-Ce4TwleTIOcAnYNMoKPKTZkU9IMlxXSVsi8vwvRRzVlg3GH4fvhBjI650dc0EfSPcSMl5jsB09B/s1600-h/IMG_8399.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298377695751731314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1NztC4vf2_g1eg5A1eOMiWavHsfS6jWoDxy9L-2i05F600Lk2lpbwyEo6hWkSRjIS-Ce4TwleTIOcAnYNMoKPKTZkU9IMlxXSVsi8vwvRRzVlg3GH4fvhBjI650dc0EfSPcSMl5jsB09B/s320/IMG_8399.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6DTvetes4SSPRXGcq_fRo3gro7N4K8RB3Q3laXeJr2mNeqatLD2qsA570XkRuLrpiZkA8o6DzRPWCnde2bZpoh2Vw_WZB_dIO3rwPotExrz9ye4N6PhPcBxIYZvomtCrmsJ4LqN1elkof/s1600-h/IMG_8403.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298377691775659842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6DTvetes4SSPRXGcq_fRo3gro7N4K8RB3Q3laXeJr2mNeqatLD2qsA570XkRuLrpiZkA8o6DzRPWCnde2bZpoh2Vw_WZB_dIO3rwPotExrz9ye4N6PhPcBxIYZvomtCrmsJ4LqN1elkof/s320/IMG_8403.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtKEEODga0zmgJjNF_KCwug9_Oso9DC34rZEBXjKaoPt5JvOuwRxUQhEWlkFo6dMBb_We97Z95US303Yjy9_jy7hBQqeK02uMThjqrzY955e1j42znGEcwHmZEzCaczprS3HWYImYankj8/s1600-h/IMG_8402.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298377688182338866" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtKEEODga0zmgJjNF_KCwug9_Oso9DC34rZEBXjKaoPt5JvOuwRxUQhEWlkFo6dMBb_We97Z95US303Yjy9_jy7hBQqeK02uMThjqrzY955e1j42znGEcwHmZEzCaczprS3HWYImYankj8/s320/IMG_8402.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02yIc81lYY_m_yPyQY7NCVOGA9JTqEln6Cow2NuRNs9E2vNUpAYcfnNHr1Gaaiq-H03nNKeOqE6onbzOlQhzuWBHrF7NkRRVnm7M_UYA3C14hXT57Dt9I_pfXUhtVDzLEAkrsNwaetSUu/s1600-h/untitled.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298377686781499762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02yIc81lYY_m_yPyQY7NCVOGA9JTqEln6Cow2NuRNs9E2vNUpAYcfnNHr1Gaaiq-H03nNKeOqE6onbzOlQhzuWBHrF7NkRRVnm7M_UYA3C14hXT57Dt9I_pfXUhtVDzLEAkrsNwaetSUu/s320/untitled.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I get so much traffic to my broken china mosaic countertop that I thought I would update with more pictures and move it to the top of my blog. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I've always wanted to post this somewhere. Now that I have a blog........here it goes!<br />My sister-in-law, Kelli and I made a broken china mosaic counter around the sink in my guest bath.<br />We broke all my leopard china plates and mixed them with old rose china. I love leopard print (if you have not noticed!) and roses. It took us about a month but it turned out great, and we made some great memories while working so closely on it. I added a piece of wood cut with a nice curve on top the straight back splash. Then we glued the broken china right over both. Kelli did a great job on the portion behind the faucet. She added pearls and rhinestones among the broken china. This is one creation I am most proud of. I decorated the bath to resemble an old French hotel room. </div></div></div></div>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220902741962099019.post-88427574059094447652010-02-20T17:42:00.000-08:002010-02-20T17:51:10.914-08:00POW - Picture Of the Week<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwRZiK8AHfhtYi8UFRxD9XnhzVXsyw2F7rk1hQlJuU3_9B7VzWYSzrYJH86x8OxQG50HH-eMxln3uV911exhNbqsYruW0bB-gXB89__O6ynN5W_eHXxKTYFJ3yh8t_IWCpQ-DavIhhyphenhyphenSu/s1600-h/img_2036.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440508177794555330" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwRZiK8AHfhtYi8UFRxD9XnhzVXsyw2F7rk1hQlJuU3_9B7VzWYSzrYJH86x8OxQG50HH-eMxln3uV911exhNbqsYruW0bB-gXB89__O6ynN5W_eHXxKTYFJ3yh8t_IWCpQ-DavIhhyphenhyphenSu/s200/img_2036.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#009900;"><strong>You know Spring can't be far away when the Primrose makes an appearance at the market. It makes a perfect buffer on the window sill when I'm looking out at the snow.</strong></span>Vintage aka Vintyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961217557707691562noreply@blogger.com0