MANY PEOPLE HAVE EXPRESSED

how much that they like my bed - so I thought that I would show

it to you. I'll show you the rest of the room later.

I LIKE HAVING MY WALLS...

in my bathrooms free of any toilet tissue

hardware and as much clutter-free as possible. I like to keep these

bathrooms uncluttered. According to Feng Shui this is the

section where my genealogy should be. So I designated family

photo's to above the toilet. Seems like a good place for it. Its time

to paint the walls & change that ugly floor tile!

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OUR COMPANY HAS LEFT TO GO BACK HOME

so sad......it was so great seeing & meeting Aunt Doris, June & Charles

after all of these years. It was also a pleasure to meet Charles's

wife Peggy. Hey guys - all of us hope that you had

a safe trip back home to Florida! Below is a pict of all of us

together -- June, Aunt Doris, Me, Peggy,

Charles & my father Earl Senr. be sure to click to enlarge pict.

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FOR MANY YEARS

in fact for at least 9 years - this paper towel holder has

been attached to the inside of the cabinet door in our downstairs

bath room. But it has never held paper towels a day in its life -

it has always held toilet tissue. The cabinet door can be easily reached

to open. Besides the clutter inside the cabinet - the room is

uncluttered. If you would like to use this idea - then go ahead -

just please say that you saw it here! I will post my little half bath for all

to see - from Hopblogger

DO YOU OWN ONE OF THESE.....

this has to be the most littlest bath room

that you ever did see. It is my

upstairs bathroom - the bath that you see at

the top of the stairs when you look up. Have you

ever seen such a tiny bathroom? REALLY, THIS SHOULD

BE AGAINST THE LAW!

If I didnt need an upstairs bathroom for guests

then I would rip it all out & make an extra closet --

hmmmm - I think that is a good idea!

Too bad - for I can only think this I cannot

actually do it. Telll me if you have one of these closet bathrooms.

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Here are several pics

of my dining room - I hope that you like them. My husband graciously measured & put my glass curtain rod finials above the windows to hang my green toile valances. Beneath are very short brass rods to hold the matching curtain panels - these panels do not open or close (since I do not have a need for privacy in this room). The lace panels are simply threaded with string & tacked up onto the center of each window above the window molding. They do not move either as I enjoy looking out of this big bay window. OOPS! seems like I need to straighten up my china cabinet - its a little messy & cluttered from the holidays. Sure do hope that you like my curtains & valance that I made - be sure to click on each photo for a larger view -- click, click

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BE SURE TO CLICK ON PICTS FOR A LARGER VIEW

Some of my friends

have asked that I put on this blog, pictures of the

inside & outside of my house -

since they like the way that everything looks - so here is the outside. These picts were taken

in January of this year

BRRRRRR, its a bit chilly outside, isnt it!

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See what I have been stitching

B

IS

FOR

BRIEBY

I hope Brieby likes this blue color. These beautiful Victorian Alphabets were found at http://www.feutrineelpetitescroix.fe/. But I cannot find them there anymore. These alphabets are large. Asha graciously has given to us a website where she has found them. Click on this new link to get the PDF for these alphabets. http://www.uneaiguilledansunebottedefoin.net/28-categorie-641086.html
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In Case You Were Wondering

my grand-daughter Brie chose the bunny pincushion

with the light colored ears. She sure does

look happy with her choice - doesnt she!

I have been so busy - - - - -

since I have learned how to cross stitch

that I have been

forgetting everything else that is important -

and now I have company

coming in from Florida that are staying for a week!

Relatives that I havent seen since I was

a young child. It is going to be exciting to meet them!

Could you use a new pincushion?

If so, then

take a peek at this tutorial on how to make a

pincushion from 1 or 2 of those pesty CD'S that come into

your mailbox or use ones that you already own. Please give the

address time to load & to translate into

english

Hello Fellow Bloggers,
I need to pass on some new information. Eliza from
the French Blog bienvenue Chez Eliza has informed us to use
the Aluminum foil cardboard roll - because it is a stronger
paperboard. Thank you for that new information Eliza, it is greatly
appreciated!
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PAPER TOWEL CARDBOARD ROLL

We all want for some organization in our lives and we

all can use the little ideas that come our

way - so every little bit can help when it comes to finding a

place to put your things away in a sewing room. No matter

how big or how small the area is there are still

ribbons, laces, needles, scissors & the long list still continues on. On this

page there are 2 ideas for storing laces & ribbons, string,

braids or cords- one deals with everyday cards

that you receive - which is a no brainer - so why didnt I think of

that one! I dont know

I guess that I had a brain cramp.

The other one on the same page is

a cute little tutorial that is SUPER EASY for holding your

laces or ribbons - MADE FROM A PAPER TOWEL CARDBOARD ROLL!

It doesnt get any easier than that folks!The directions are

in English also. It is easy to cover & looks

really nice - you could even get really elaborate or fancy with the

fabric that you cover it with. I tried to click for a picture

for you but was unable to do so - so you

will just have to take a look at this cheap trick,

click on the highlighted words paper towel cardboard roll and have

some fun on your desk!