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Saturday, September 26, 2009

Happy Birthday Baby!

My baby turned 20 today! My how time flies!
I look at her sweet face and remember how blessed I was the day she was born.
Thank you Lord!

We had a small party at our house to celebrate this milestone.
She invited a few close friends, I provided chili and other goodies.
Her friends brought a pinata.
It was FUN! :)
Another young person we love turns 20 on Tuesday!
Happy Birthday!


We had candle issues.







She decorated the cupcakes.
I think they are adorable.







Happy Birthday Baby!
I pray you have many more! I am so proud of you!
XOXO
Theresa
















Sunday, September 13, 2009

Black and orange!

It's that time of year.
The time when black and orange become prominent in the retail and decorating world. I love the bright orange against the shiny black. With that thought I began to search through my stash of fall decorating accents (without going outside to the "pod" and digging), to perk up my entry and dining room.


I found the ribbon in the top drawer of the entry chest. I've had these ribbon plates for several years. A gift store in KY where we lived before arriving in TN sold them. The large platter was given to me from my team of teachers. Every time I thread a new ribbon in that platter I am reminded of the sweet friends that I made while teaching.
I found the napkins in my napkin drawer (same chest).
I picked them up this past summer on clearance at Pier 1. I love them! The placemats were discovered at Belk's last week (they were having a sale!). I also found those beautiful orange/tangerine bowls at Belk's. They are Fiesta- ware and were screaming my name when I walked by. :0) I had no choice!
Tell me you understand?
The above owls were discovered in the hall closet,
the black polk a dot scarf in the laundry room, the small place card pumpkins were in the china cabinet (bought on clearance 6 years ago from Pier 1).

The vintage reproductions place cards were
bought at my favorite store here in Kingsport. I love the old-fashioned pumpkins and children.
I've collected scarecrows for years,
I can't remember where the napkin rings came from. They are so my favorites! I love how sweet they look against the cream Butler's Pantry plates. The black chargers were a find from Hobby Lobby. With the table set, I am ready for a chili party.
This is mid-term progress report time at school. I can't believe how quickly the time has flown! We will have parent teacher conference on Tuesday evening. I always enjoy meeting the parents of my students. I have tons of papers to grade and scores to record.
Have a great week!
XOXO
Theresa