tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67081776640818879482024-02-18T19:52:32.644-08:00cherished*vintagecherished*vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706631960772953758noreply@blogger.comBlogger442125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708177664081887948.post-82187418397709896962014-04-02T12:41:00.001-07:002014-04-02T12:41:53.832-07:00Gallery Wall - Vintage Windows<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> Vintage windows are a favorite architectural design element of mine. I have collected a whole lot of them over the years. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mostly, I have had them tucked here and there in corners around our house and occasionally use them in different ways.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lately, I have been on a "need to simplify my collections" kick. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love stuff, so this has been a challenge, to say the least - ha! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One way to get the clutter out of the corners of our living room, was to move the old windows. I did not want to part with them, but wanted to display them more prominently.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I decided to create a so called "gallery wall of vintage windows".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To achieve an eye pleasing layout, I made templates out of newspaper. I gathered the whole family together and we taped up the templates in different arrays until we decided together what we felt looked best. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We love how it turned out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I appreciate the design of each window so much more now that they are not hiding in the corners of our living room.</span></div>
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<br />cherished*vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706631960772953758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708177664081887948.post-17719837071453144472014-03-07T12:08:00.000-08:002014-03-07T12:08:10.457-08:00Girl Scout Thin Mints Mini Cheesecakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is good and bad this time of the year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Good that Girl Scout cookies become available for a short time and bad that Girl Scout cookies become available for a short time. Ha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I happen to be the troop "cookie mom" for one of my daughters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's a busy time keeping everything organized with all the sales etc..</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't know about you, but I get tired of the plain old cookies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So... I like to try to incorporate the cookies in to various treats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had some time to play today, so I made mini cheesecakes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you're a fan of the Thin Mints, I think you'll really enjoy these!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Thin Mints Mini Cheesecakes</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">12 oz cream cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 C sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/16 tsp peppermint extract </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, peppermint extract, egg and food coloring together. Line a cupcake pan with 12 paper liners. Add a Thin Mint cookie to the bottom of each each paper liner. Evenly distribute cream cheese mixture between the 12 cups. Bake at 350 for 15-18 minute or until set. Cool mini cheesecakes for a couple hours in the refrigerator. To serve, top with fresh sweetened whipped cream, drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with 1/2 of a Thin Mint.</span></div>
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cherished*vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706631960772953758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708177664081887948.post-21039799266293052572013-10-25T10:27:00.001-07:002013-10-25T10:27:09.697-07:00Halloween 2013<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">To me, the best part about Halloween, is decorating. Ya know, I never was into seasonal decorating (well...except for Christmas), until I had kids. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">They get so excited and that makes it so fun!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Each year, I like to add something new and change things up a bit. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">One thing I added this year - the 'BOO' sign I painted for our front porch entry that is bat infested.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Inside, I made a bare branch tree swarming with bats - scary!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The girls and I cut out bats from black construction paper and hot glued them randomly to the branches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kinda into bats this year, as you can see - ha! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll be hosting a Halloween themed get-together next week, and wanted an easy craft for the group to do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I thought fabric pumpkins would be fun and something that everyone could enjoy through Thanksgiving.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used scraps of vintage chenille, driftwood for the stems, and felted wool sweaters for the leaves. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Having all the supplies on hand was a bonus!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most people think it's crazy and creepy that I collect vintage baby doll heads. How can something so cute be creepy?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For my tablescape, I added masquerade masks to the doll heads - OK... maybe a little creepy, but in a cute way - ha! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, there you have it. A peek into Halloween 2013 at our house. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, if I only I could get into the dressing-up part of Halloween...</span></div>
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cherished*vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706631960772953758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708177664081887948.post-40659691204869288632013-07-09T17:30:00.001-07:002013-07-09T17:30:23.071-07:00Tree Stump Table<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's that time of year when outdoor project need to get done.</div>
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My hubby has been busy splitting rounds of firewood for us to burn this upcoming winter.</div>
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Meanwhile, I needed a little side table out on our patio, so I had him save me a round.</div>
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He was even so kind to sand the top smooth and brush on some polyurethane for protection.</div>
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It made the perfect table!</div>
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Now I can get back to the most important outdoor project of all.</div>
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Lounging!</div>
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Hope you're enjoying your summer! </div>
cherished*vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706631960772953758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708177664081887948.post-32570343695253956182013-05-01T14:40:00.000-07:002013-05-01T14:40:09.168-07:00Happy May Day! A Little Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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May Day is one of my favorite days of the year.</div>
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When I was a little girl, I loved to "ding and dash" at my neighbors house, leaving a basket of flowers hanging on their doorknob. </div>
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My girls love this tradition too!</div>
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This year, I made a simple pocket for the flowers to hang on the doorknob.</div>
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If you're interested in making your own, this is how I made mine.</div>
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a. gather saved paper towel or toilet paper cardboard tubes</div>
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b. squish tube at the bottom to flatten slightly</div>
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c. hot glue bottom edge closed</div>
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d. gather fabric, paper etc... of your own choosing, cut, fit, and glue around tube</div>
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e. fold and glue bottom edge fabric and tuck top fabric inside and glue around top </div>
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f. punch holes on two sides</div>
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g. thread string through holes and tie knots to secure handle</div>
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h. embellish however you like</div>
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add a tag, some fresh flowers from your yard </div>
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and now you're ready to "ding and dash!" </div>
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Happy May Day!</div>
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Treats are something I make a lot of. </div>
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The reason; I have a hubby that enjoys having a homemade treat in his lunch everyday.
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There is one problem. I get tired of making the same favorites over and over! </div>
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No one here would complain if I only ever made chocolate chip cookies. Well... except for me.<br />
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I like coming up with something new, that's yummy and that can be added into the "treats rotation" so I don't get bored with baking!
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Last night I made these tasty coconut bars.<br />
Kinda my take on the traditional Magic Cookie Bar.<br />
If you ask me, they're even better than a candy bar!<br />
Nuts were omitted since some that live in my house, aren't fans of any type of nuts being in a cookie.<br />
I aim to please - ha!<br />
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1 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs</div>
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1 cube (1/2 cup) butter, melted</div>
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2 Tablespoons sugar</div>
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14 oz package sweetened, flaked, coconut</div>
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14 oz can sweetened condensed milk</div>
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1/2 package semisweet chocolate chips</div>
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1/4 cup white chocolate chips</div>
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3/4 teaspoon shortening</div>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</div>
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Combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a small bowl.</div>
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Mix the coconut and sweetened condensed together, and evenly drop/spread onto graham cracker crust.</div>
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until coconut is lightly browned.</div>
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Let cool completely.</div>
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Melt chocolate chips with 1/2 tsp shortening in the microwave and stir until nice and smooth. </div>
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Drizzle over coconut.</div>
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Melt white chocolate chips and 1/4 tsp shortening in the microwave. Stir until smooth. </div>
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Drizzle over the dark chocolate.</div>
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Let chocolates firm up then cut into bars</div>
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cherished*vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706631960772953758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708177664081887948.post-69181999554102802252013-02-17T13:27:00.001-08:002013-07-09T17:31:24.161-07:00Pink Roses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How could I not bring these pink pretties home with me from the grocery store?</div>
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Today I'm enjoying their beauty reflected in this perfectly aged antique plateau mirror.</div>
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Just lovely.</div>
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cherished*vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706631960772953758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708177664081887948.post-91938108764457699402013-02-13T02:34:00.001-08:002013-02-13T02:34:47.270-08:00Show & Tell - Vintage Valentines<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Collecting vintage valentines is something I've be doing for many years.</div>
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If I come across one at an estate sale, it'll always come home with me!<br />
Most I have collected are from the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's.<br />
Some were made in Germany, but the majority were made in the USA.</div>
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My favorites are those that are "mechanical" in some way.</div>
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I love how the sweethearts eyes and drink change by tugging on the pull tag - precious.</div>
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A favorite, just 'cause the little cutie reminds me of my own baby.
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Old valentines with honeycomb details are so beautiful to me.<br />
This one from Germany is especially nice, since it hasn't faded over the years.<br />
The red is still so vibrant!
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Flocking (on the heart) is another detail that can make vintage valentines extra special.
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Googly eyes get me every time! With a swing of her arm, this cuties eyes move with such expression! </div>
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Cards of the past are so adorable and full of charm.<br />
Oh, how I love those rosy cheeks!
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My mommy and daddy have always given me something extra special for Valentine's Day. </div>
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For the past several years they have been adding to my collection of valentines.</div>
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This year, they found two, they knew I would love!</div>
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Isn't he the cutest bellhop ever?</div>
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I was shocked when I opened this sweet card.</div>
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It is by far, my most favorite now!<br />
"Hawaiian themed" valentines are not easy to find.<br />
I love how her hips sway and her little admirer comes peeking out behind the bush. <br />
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The saying, "they don't make 'em like they used to" is so fitting, in regards to today's valentines.</div>
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It kinda makes me sad...<br />
But... I'll happily keep collecting and preserving the old beauties I find from the past. <br />
How could I not!?<br />
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When Christmas is packed up and put away for another year, I start counting the days 'til I get out my decorations for Valentine's Day. </div>
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heart shaped candy boxes,</div>
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cherished*vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706631960772953758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708177664081887948.post-11350693203812901062012-12-28T02:31:00.000-08:002012-12-28T02:31:00.326-08:002012 Year In Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2012 was a fun and eventful year.</div>
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Two successful local shows and more online sales than ever, </div>
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make me one very thankful and blessed girl. </div>
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14 fun-filled sunny days in Maui with my family, was a huge highlight too!</div>
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Here's to 2013!</div>
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Looking forward to what's in store and wishing you all the best.</div>
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Growing up, my Great Aunt Gerta, who had a cabin next door to ours, </div>
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the coffee was on and all were welcome to stop in for a visit. </div>
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'cause the milk is hot and y'all are welcome to stop by!</div>
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Our hot chocolate station is a new family favorite.</div>
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One that will forever remain a tradition during the holidays.</div>
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cherished*vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706631960772953758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708177664081887948.post-38569189490841059462012-11-30T01:58:00.002-08:002012-11-30T01:58:26.180-08:00Something Grandma Always Made With Vintage Shiny Bright Christmas Balls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Grandma started putting these cute ornaments trees together in the 40's.</div>
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They're something she always had on her dining room table, at Christmas time.</div>
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They're quite simple to make.</div>
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All you need is a 14" knitting needle, 28 various sized Christmas balls, and a vintage tree topper.</div>
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Continue to layer on more Christmas balls working your way up the needle.</div>
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Depending on the size of the ornaments you use, you may use less than 28. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*Note - I stacked a couple layers together with the same sized Christmas balls </span></div>
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Well, I'm slowly getting all my Christmas decorations up. </div>
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Usually, I'm done by now!</div>
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I've fallen behind, since the lights on two of my trees decided to not light up this year. Ugh!</div>
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If only there were Christmas light fairies to do the job and string on the lights for me - *sigh*. </div>
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Non-lighting Christmas lights are the worst.</div>
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Wishing you all a blessed beginning to the Advent season!</div>
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Wow! I can't believe it's been way over a month since I last posted.</div>
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October kept me busy with a local show, and lots of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cherishedvintage" target="_blank">Etsy</a> sales.</div>
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Currently, I'm right in the midst of my busy selling time. My 4th season of flower scarves! </div>
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which I'm forever grateful, exists!</div>
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My girls love wearing their own cashmere flower scarf. </div>
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Theirs are scaled down from my adult size so they fit proportionately to their size structure. </div>
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Such a cute accessory for any age, don't you think? </div>
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It's not to early to be thinking about Christmas, is it?</div>
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My dad replaced a section their fence recently, so I had him save me some of the old boards.</div>
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Last week I made a few blank canvases with the wood, so I could paint a few signs.</div>
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Here is one I just hand painted. </div>
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I saw something similar on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> a few weeks ago. </div>
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If you're interested, and want instructions to make your own, you can find info <a href="http://www.diynetwork.com/decorating/how-to-make-a-hand-painted-vintage-sign/index.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Yesterday was Back to School for us.</div>
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Although the girls were excited to go, I was a little sad to send them back.</div>
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We had such a fantastic summer together! </div>
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I already miss 'em hanging out with me...</div>
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Now, as I try to get back in the swing of things, besides making my hubby's lunch, </div>
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I have theirs to make again too.</div>
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Since everyone in my family is big on homemade treats, I try to keep them satisfied.</div>
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My mom has used this Peanut Butter Bar recipe FOREVER - one of my family's favorite. </div>
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They're pretty much a homemade version of a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.</div>
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I like to bring something from nature in to my home decor, do you?</div>
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Most of the time, I'm only adding flowers, leaves and such.</div>
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But....a couple weekends ago, I picked up something so cool - a deer antler shed.<br />
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And no, I'm not talking about a deer head antler trophy thingy to hang on a wall. <br />
Those things kinda freak me out!<br />
Deer sheds are different, especially since I know Bambi was not harmed in any way for it.</div>
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I love its look, perfect naturally aged shabby sun-bleached white.</div>
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Just a fun way to add texture to a display. </div>
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While researching deer sheds, I discovered that shed hunting is quite popular.</div>
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What a fun thing to search for late winter, when it's most common for deer to shed their antlers.</div>
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There are so many unique ways to use sheds.</div>
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Like in a beautiful floral arrangement. </div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(<a href="http://thebridesguide.marthastewartweddings.com/2011/02/expert-advice-alicia-rico-of-bows-and-arrows.html" target="_blank">source</a>)</span></div>
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Or, just simply piled in a console bowl.</div>
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Beautiful, aren't they?<br />
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cherished*vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706631960772953758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708177664081887948.post-11857968676079979532012-08-08T01:22:00.000-07:002012-08-08T01:26:39.876-07:00Crafting Fun - Clothespin Trivet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Crafting with kids is so much fun!</div>
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Crafting with friends is even better! <br />
I've had a project just waiting to be made, so when Daphne had a friend over, they got their crafting on.</div>
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I had them create a wood trivet using clothespins.</div>
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The project was inspired by one my brother made for my mom<br />
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My mom still uses it today!<br />
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The girls trivets turned out really cute. </div>
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I have admired these beautiful works of art for many years.</div>
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Maybe it's the charm of rustling petticoats and the long flowing skirts that I love.</div>
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Probably, the romance of ribbon and lace.</div>
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Whatever it is, they're just beautiful.</div>
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Sometimes, these lovelies can be pretty pricey. </div>
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I was happy to find this one for less than twenty dollars, which I thought that was a steal!</div>
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While going through an old Needlecraft magazine from 1920, I found this advertisement.</div>
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I've been switching things around here recently.</div>
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So I thought I'd share some close-ups of a few vignettes in our living room.</div>
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I'm trying to let my vignettes "breathe" by not over crowding the space with too much stuff.</div>
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Boy, is that hard for me.</div>
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'Cause I like stuff.</div>
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A lot! </div>cherished*vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706631960772953758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708177664081887948.post-24657073634944270972012-07-12T20:12:00.001-07:002012-07-12T20:12:21.855-07:00The Next Best Thing to In-N-Out<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are burger connoisseurs.</div>
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My husband is PICKY when it comes to burgers. He won't say one is great unless it is!</div>
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Like my Daddy, he too would eat one everyday if I'd let him...</div>
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Sometimes I get fancy with the meat, and add all kinds of stuff.</div>
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But lately... all I've been doing is making a special sauce.</div>
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The other night I made sliders since all I had were Costco rolls in the house.</div>
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The sauce made the tiny burgers so good. </div>
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Ya gotta try this sauce on your next burger.</div>
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You'll be so glad you did.</div>
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1/2 C mayonnaise</div>
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. . . don't ya think?</div>
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We're so excited 'cause summer has officially arrived here in the Pacific NW.</div>
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Time to enjoy icy cold drinks on lazy summer afternoons!</div>
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One of my favorites - Sweet Sun Tea.</div>
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Here is how I make mine:</div>
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I use a super cool large old glass jar w/ lid that holds approximately 9-10 cups of water.</div>
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To the water, I add 11 tea bags any flavor (I use the good ol' standard Rose Tea).</div>
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Place filled jar in a sunny location for a few hours to steep. </div>
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Once tea is the desired color, I add about 1 and 1/3-1/2 cups of sugar and stir 'til dissolved.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">On a side note, some people freak out about sun tea since it never boils (something about bacteria, I think). I have made and drank it this way it for years. Never have had a problem or gotten sick from it. </span> </div>cherished*vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706631960772953758noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708177664081887948.post-54542614465668649072012-07-07T11:01:00.000-07:002012-07-07T11:01:10.755-07:004th of July 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I usually try to make the girls something patriotic (well... with red, white, and blue anyways) to wear on the 4th.</div>
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As usual, I waited to the last minute to get something made.</div>
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So... I went simple this year.</div>
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We picked up a couple t-shirts from Target and appliqued a few vintage chenille flowers to 'em.</div>
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Super easy, inexpensive, and pretty cute too!</div>cherished*vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706631960772953758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708177664081887948.post-34312970849374964012012-07-02T00:20:00.000-07:002012-07-02T00:20:20.615-07:0060's - 70's Mod<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you like the colorful bold and funky prints from the 60's and 70's?</div>
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I think they're so fun!</div>
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Maybe I like 'em because they're so Brady... ha! </div>
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My girls love bright retro colors.</div>
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So, when I came home with this fabric (previously a curtain panel) they immediately fell in love.</div>
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Since both girls requested a dress, I whipped up a simple pillowcase style they can share.</div>
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It's perfect for summer (if it ever gets here).</div>
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Our only issue...whose turn it is, to wear it! </div>
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My top 5 favorite textiles of all time, includes vintage chenille.</div>
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Nothing compares to its fluffy, cuddly goodness.</div>
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I'm kind of a chenille hoarder. Collecting since 2005 - this stuff is addicting!</div>
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Over the years, I have made many quilts, jackets, toys, handbags etc... </div>
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You name it, I've made it with chenille.</div>
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I don't sew with it as much as I'd like to anymore, but when I do, I'm reminded how much I love it, and... how much of a mess it creates in my studio - ha! </div>
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The other day, I pulled out a variety of white chenille bedspreads from my stash and put together a quilt for Daphne's teacher. </div>
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Both our girls had Mrs. Emery for 1st grade so we decided to give her something extra special from us, since our time with her is over. </div>
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It's probably a funny gift to give a teacher, but I wanted to make something that was useful and she could enjoy for a long time.</div>
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And... who doesn't like to snuggle up under an extra cuddly blanket anyways?</div>
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Even though the calendar says summer, </div>
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Seattle's temperature this past Friday, was 57 degrees F. Brrr brrr</div>
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We're still waiting for SUMMER! </div>
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