tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53301959532462177932024-03-13T04:30:48.232-07:00ranch dressingD.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02012190421578654870noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330195953246217793.post-19658335368109615322011-01-29T19:04:00.000-08:002011-01-29T19:04:33.809-08:00'Till We Meet Again<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>It's been quite a year. A year of learning about Blogland, technology and making a 1960ish rental ranch a home. It has been enjoyable, productive and therapeutic. Thanks friends and followers, but I think it's time to tip my hat and say so long..........for now! All the work at The Ranch is done.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>I had originally wanted to paint the Kitchen/Bistro an apple green but couldn't find just the right color.........til now! The magic of Wheat Grass (Sherwin Williams). It looks so much better than the yellow I chose, which by the way, was called Oklahoma Wheat (Benjamin Moore). Another theme emerges! At least I'm consistent in my choice of grains, if nothing else. I've been keeping the rest of the kitchen a secret, but I now feel comfortable in sharing -</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>My mom always made a big deal out of being Pennsylvania Dutch. I grew up believing my ancestors came from the land of tulips and windmills. Turns out, Pennsylvania Dutch means German. Oh well, I still love tulips and brave little boys who can save the world by sticking their finger in the dam. By the way, that's my mom's childhood copy of Hans Brinker behind little Sonja! Sorry so dark, but I shoot when the mood strikes! </i></span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The boys finally go back to school tomorrow. Don't get me wrong, I love having them home but I'm one of those people that enjoys ALONE TIME. Tonight my husband treated them to dinner out, which left me time to vacuum up pine needles and put things in order. I also had the opportunity to make some Ranch Dressing decisions. Once the front room is painted, a book shelf will be added! I miss my books being at my fingertips!!! Word to the wise, don't ever give me a Kindle. The best thing of all was sitting, for a moment, in silence and looking at some of the things I HAVE accomplished at The Ranch.</span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>I'm back in the Blue Den with the Little One. Moment over but that's okay. I know someday I will long for the clamor and laughs they provide. Wait, who am I kidding. By the time the five year old leaves the house, I'll probably be entertaining grandkids! </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>So long 2010, it's been a great year! This blog has helped me get many projects accomplished, express myself and most important, mantain my sanity. I have made some wonderful new friends that I truly hope to meet in person someday. Thank you to everyone for your comments and encouragement!! It has meant so much. So to all you guys and gals.............</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Wishing all of you the very best in 2011.</i></span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Green for the middle one, Orange for the eldest and plaid for the five year old. It may be a little sick on my part, but the boys seem to love it AND it keeps them from rummaging amongst the gifts!</span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We are huge Muppet Christmas Carol fans around here so may I say........... God Bless us, Everyone!</span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas and remember, "whenever you find love, it feels like Christmas!"</span></i>D.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02012190421578654870noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330195953246217793.post-62622485275634417872010-12-17T09:39:00.000-08:002010-12-17T09:39:55.467-08:00It is indeed, Biltmore Estate<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>I was fortunate enough to be invited to accompany my friend Missy to pick up her beautiful daughter at school for Christmas break. She had the brilliant idea to visit Biltmore on the way. We took a candle light tour of the "house" all decked out in it's Christmas finery. We were not disappointed. GORGEOUS!</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Also, note to self: incorporate gargoyles in next home. I can't leave all the responsibility to one solitary foo dog!</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Anyone have any idea where I am?</i></span>D.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02012190421578654870noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330195953246217793.post-17497866581721036312010-12-10T10:03:00.000-08:002010-12-10T10:03:34.746-08:00I need to get out of bed and do what??????????<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qijlMP86Xj0/TQJn1xMsSPI/AAAAAAAAA9M/8OQhl3w-oV4/s1600/IMG_4697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qijlMP86Xj0/TQJn1xMsSPI/AAAAAAAAA9M/8OQhl3w-oV4/s320/IMG_4697.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Those gifts aren't just props, they are the boys' 2010 Christmas ornaments. Dinner on Christmas Eve is our big family meal. I place the wrapped ornaments on their plates and they open them before the meal. I try to get an ornament that represents something significant to them for that year.D.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02012190421578654870noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330195953246217793.post-77663914639499581452010-12-03T21:35:00.000-08:002010-12-03T21:35:29.394-08:00Door Dressing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qijlMP86Xj0/TPnRKd5IoyI/AAAAAAAAA7c/J9epAmT5k2s/s1600/IMG_7319.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qijlMP86Xj0/TPnRKd5IoyI/AAAAAAAAA7c/J9epAmT5k2s/s320/IMG_7319.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The dinner table loaded with laptop, paper work for the upcoming graduate's cap and gown, the Kindergartener's school pictures and the chosen recipes for Thanksgiving. Also, the flashlight to put a little more illumination on the vignette. This was an effort to simulate a picture light, which is on my Christmas list. To complete the chaos, a stuffed monkey. Looking at this now, it seems pretty tame. In person, it stresses me. Yes, I'm one of those.</span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Goodbye Autumn. Yes, those are artificial flowers I pulled out of the blue and white from the dining room. I was desperate for color that wouldn't die. I can't tell you how much I despise fake flowers. After coming home from our Thanksgiving trip and seeing these guys, I realized just how badly I needed the vacation! What was I thinking???? One of the best aspects of a vacation can be the homecoming. You really get a good look at your home with a "fresh eye". Fortunately, except for the faux flower debacle, I was well pleased with The Ranch. The Bistro is going to get kicked up a notch and decked for Christmas. Pardon the ugly before but that's what befores are all about, right? Time to get busy! Stay tuned.....</i></span>D.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02012190421578654870noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330195953246217793.post-12555186964403916342010-11-21T12:44:00.000-08:002010-11-21T12:44:59.080-08:00Post Card 8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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