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<em>I haven't been blogging much this summer (I know it's really even more than that) but I've got good reasons... more time spent with family. Back in February I got all my cross stitch and needlepoint crafts out of storage and have been busy making lovely things. I have also been happily pinning (Pinterest) a lot of patterns for crochet as that will be my Fall season craft... my eyes can only take so many hours with the needlepoint these days. But I've caught up on many of my favorite movies while I sew. I've decided to crochet a blanket as my beloved burgundy chenille is looking it's age (over 10 years old now) and it's time to replace it. I already decided I will stay with one color and keep the pattern fairly simple, I just know I don't want it to look like a pot holder! ha ha</em><br />
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<em>Summer is over for the kids this week and back to school is in full swing!</em></div>
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<em>I've done my checklist ... Hair cuts, lots of new clothes, several uniforms, 4 pairs of shoes, a few school supplies, registration fees (remember when public school was FREE?) etc. Thank God for over time pay because without it, my wallet would be hurting from the extra expenses this time of year. Lord - You are faithful! </em> </div>
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<em>I've got a serious lurve right now for brie cheese with pesto on crackers, bread, etc. It's become my several days a week snack with a chilled glass of chardonnay... sometimes I throw in a few sun dried tomatoes - delicious! Sometimes even replaces dinner...Yum!</em></div>
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<em>I like many styles of architectures and decorating... I like Country (think distressed wood, antiques, lots of candles for lighting, softer colors and tones), I like Traditional (think rich colors, plush fabrics, dark wood and crown molding), of course Victorian (my favorite) and this year I've also decided I like Shabby Chic however, I'm particular about MY version of chic. It's definitely a girlie type of décor so it's not easy to have a doll house when you live when men but I'll be happy to start with a corner of my bedroom and then expand from there. I'd really like a ROOM to myself.... call it MY Cave, like Men have their Caves with pool tables, theatre sound system TV room, etc. </em></div>
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<em>June begins harvest season in my neck of the woods for fruit and veggies!</em></div>
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<em>I'm fortunate to have many family owned orchards and farms nearby to choose from.</em></div>
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<em>The first batch of strawberries were gone in 3 days... L-U-R-V-E them in my cereal, yogurt, ice creams, etc. </em></div>
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<em>It took me awhile to catch on to what it was and then when I figured it out... well let's just say I stop there several times a week for inspiration on many things. I go on Pinterest more than I visit Blogs these last few months! Pinterest is described as a Virtual corkboard. It lets you share images and links to things you find on the web on a “board” that others can veiw, comment on, and repin to their own boards. Personally I use it as a way to file away recipes, crafts, family / kid activities, my favorite hobbies, etc. seriously the list can go on... and on... and on... but what makes me even happier is when I actually DO or MAKE something I pinned on my virtual corkboard, it's like I've accomplished something major! ha ha </em></div>
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<em>And of course my beloved Jane Austen has inspired ideas!</em></div>
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<em>I'm really looking forward to this summer as I'm taking A LOT of time off to be with my family... we've got some fun and inexpensive ideas for local travel that I got rock star coupons for as well as some right at home fun!</em></div>
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ChaChaneenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225208323254044095.post-72284132358786793662013-04-23T18:17:00.000-07:002013-04-23T18:17:52.679-07:00Warming Up<div style="text-align: center;">
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">It's warming up here and the time has come for me to switch to flavored iced teas served in cute mason or milk jars...</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">And finding / creating recipes for my new favorite sauce... Pickapeppa Sauce from Jamaica!</span></em></div>
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ChaChaneenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225208323254044095.post-3502610963815470302013-04-16T07:40:00.002-07:002013-04-16T07:40:29.287-07:00Boston Blessings<div align="center">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>as well as police, firemen and emergency responders.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>'Here is the miracle and blessing of the day... This horrific attack took place at the Boston Marathon - where they prepare for runners to be injured and sick. There was a triage center <span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span></em></span><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>set up with over 1,000 beds and medical staff to attend to those beds. There were more resources at that location than any other local hospital or medical facility. Had that not been the case, the death toll would have been astounding and the attackers would have been much more successful in their attack....'<br /><br /> My heart goes out to the families of not only the people injured but to the emergency responders and their families. Praise God for his blessings as He knew this was going to happen before we did and he already knows the outcome!</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>Rockabilly Hair! Very Cute!</em></span></div>
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ChaChaneenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225208323254044095.post-16491377851251543822013-03-23T09:47:00.002-07:002013-03-23T09:47:37.327-07:00Secret Garden<div align="center">
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ChaChaneenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225208323254044095.post-8259402405837947002013-03-08T19:27:00.000-08:002013-03-08T19:27:31.202-08:00Almost Spring!<div align="center">
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">And I don't usually like 'Fairy' things but I do think this garden statue is just lovely!</span></em></div>
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ChaChaneenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225208323254044095.post-37910816156932139662013-02-18T13:20:00.002-08:002013-02-18T13:20:50.764-08:00Popular again...<div align="center">
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<em>I have long appreciated Cross Stitching, being a sewer of the same myself and it warmed my heart to read this morning that it is making a come back with girls in the UK, growing in popularity. Young ladies gathering together to visit, potluck and sew! And it's one I can't wait to see take off here in the US as I think too much time is spent in electronic friendships via social media.</em></div>
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<em>If you've ever done cross stitch you KNOW the L-O-N-G hours that are put into such a small space on fabric that it's almost not worth taking up for those who lack patience or want quick results from a craft like painting, crocheting or knitting will give you. And of course I have always gravitated to the more complex patterns but they've always been worth the results... like this below.</em></div>
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ChaChaneenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225208323254044095.post-2573218477133287912013-02-07T22:41:00.000-08:002013-02-07T22:41:12.106-08:00Weekend getaway<div align="center">
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<em>where I plan to make a memory at 'The Lodge' which always reminds me of the Grand Hotel from the movie 'Somewhere in Time'.</em></div>
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ChaChaneenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225208323254044095.post-47951398647765150582013-01-27T16:49:00.001-08:002013-01-27T16:49:29.172-08:00Rockabilly Style<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i><a href="http://missdolliedeville.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Rockabilly Socialite</a></i></div>
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ChaChaneenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225208323254044095.post-74521410854492648332013-01-25T11:11:00.001-08:002013-01-25T11:12:22.581-08:00Hospital Visits<div align="center">
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<em>Gotta go again! Lurve ya and back to visiting you all again soon!</em></div>
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ChaChaneenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225208323254044095.post-44648268809931458142013-01-20T17:48:00.000-08:002013-01-20T17:48:17.556-08:00Ideas For Tea<div align="center">
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ChaChaneenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225208323254044095.post-34036854138535843352013-01-14T18:54:00.000-08:002013-01-14T18:54:49.746-08:00My favorite book... Luke<div align="center">
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<em>There have been huge changes at Chachaneen over the past year</em><br />
<em>... I'm happily divorced, love my new home </em><br />
<em>and lurve my Rock ~ David ~ who brings joy to me and my children...</em></div>
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<em> I'm happy and my smile is genuine today.</em></div>
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ChaChaneenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225208323254044095.post-53156973599919283372011-12-23T08:43:00.001-08:002011-12-23T08:58:49.573-08:00Christmas Questionnaire<div align="center">~*~</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christmas Questionnaire:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>1. Fresh Tree/Fake Tree? Fake Tree (safe and less maintenance) <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. Favorite Ornament- Mine change through the years but my children's favorite for me is a HUGE bling of a diamond ring my friend Suzanne gave me! Every year the kids see it and do this funny ceremony to make sure that I put that one on the tree. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. Favorite Christmas Song- Hands down... All I Want For Christmas is You, by Mariah Carey.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. Favorite Tradition- My own traditions! Now don't get me wrong... but when some traditions become obligations, they aren't traditions anymore. No fun, no fun at all. I was happier than a bee in a hive when I turned 18, moved out on my own and financially supported myself to say... No Thank You; Nope - don't want to; it will start when I get there and end when I leave (that's why I don't wear a watch).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5. Favorite Gift Ever Received- The gift I remember being most excited about was a children's set of metal kitchen appliances - a stove and refrigerator filled with accessories! Yep, my lurve of cooking began early.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6. Favorite Christmas Meal- The typical meal. Turkey/Ham, Stuffing/Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Cranberry Chutney, Sweet Potatoes and JELLO SALAD - you know the one with the walnuts and cranberries and whipped cream in it. Then wait a few hours and do it all over again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">7. Favorite Christmas Cookie- Snowballs... but all that powdered sugar is such a giveaway, exposing your multiple trips to the cookie jar. Powdered sugar on your lips, your shirt, your hair.... lol </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8. Favorite Place to be during Christmas- With my family, extended family, friends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">9. Favorite Memory- First Christmas spent with my precious baby girl because it wasn't about me anymore.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">10. Favorite Christmas Movie- White Christmas with Bing Crosby, Danny Kay, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~*~</div><div align="center"></div>ChaChaneenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225208323254044095.post-20820782935505035602011-12-17T15:39:00.000-08:002011-12-17T15:41:19.733-08:00A long walk<div align="center">~*~</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Day 5 required that I take a loooong walk... no regrets!</span></em></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~*~</div><div align="center"></div>ChaChaneenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225208323254044095.post-51117622825692174362011-12-16T19:15:00.000-08:002011-12-16T19:15:57.208-08:00Vacation<div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">~*~</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I lurve vacation... </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size: large;">watching movies...</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size: large;">making memories...</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Casablanca sums it up!</span></em> </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: large;">Myself... It was brought to my attention </span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: large;">that I still have the same head tilt. ha ha</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Oh if I only had the knowledge of what I know now! </span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The first thing I would implement is wearing 100% sunblock!!</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><em>I'm thankful for so many things this year...</em></span></div><div align="center"><br />
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<div align="center"></div>ChaChaneenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225208323254044095.post-79230242118503097832011-11-22T16:42:00.000-08:002011-11-22T16:46:43.607-08:00For Tammi<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;">~*~</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Tammi, this post is for you!</span></em></div><br />
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</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><em>My happy smile from my desk at work after reconnecting with you today! </em></span></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><em>Hugs!</em></span></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"></div>ChaChaneenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225208323254044095.post-37796988836956734892011-11-20T13:39:00.000-08:002011-11-20T13:39:11.242-08:00Cozy up to a holiday drink<div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>~*~</em></span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Some people see the glass half empty,</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">while others see the glass half full.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">When I see it, my reply is ... it needs a refill! </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">(smile)</span></em></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My new holiday favorite is a Tom and Jerry.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">If you like sweet drinks, you'll probably enjoy this.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size: large;">A Tom & Jerry is a WARM holiday drink made from eggs, sugar, rum, brandy and milk.</span></em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size: large;">You can buy pre-made batters but why spend the money when you probably already have the ingredients at home. I like <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/tom-and-jerry-batter/detail.aspx" target="_blank">this one</a> (adjust the total serving size for a smaller batch) and when the holidays are over I like to eat the batter with a spoon out of the freezer as a treat! Yum!</span></em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size: large;">~*~</span></em></div><div align="center"></div>ChaChaneenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.com2