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pe.o.nies

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pe·o·ny   (p-n) n. pl. pe·o·nies Any of various garden plants of the genus Paeonia, having large, variously colored flowers with numerous stamens and several pistils.

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Peonies-LOVE! I bought these on Thursday at the grocery store and they still look amazing. I wish the seeds I planted last year would give me some blooms, argh!

My wall of framed tags & photos is growing-slowly! I added some new frames over the weekend. I don't have a set sketch of how I will hang each frame-I am just eyeballing it. I still have 5 smaller frames on my floor that I am not sure how I will add them to the wall. I do like what I have done so far!

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  Q & A;-)

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Tracy said:

So pretty as usual! What is the name and manufacturer of the border punch you used? I think I need it in my punch arsenal!

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laurie said:

I would love to know the name of the border punch also. These LO's are beautiful!

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Janet T. said:

I've only recently discovered your wonderful blog & can I just tell you how much I'm enjoying your multiple talents. Admire your style....for instance how you've used the punch ..."now why didn't I think of that???" Thanks for the inspiration.

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LOL, THANKS ladies!! It's Martha Stewart-I think it's called "bubbles"!

n e w s t u d i o a l b u m

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I added a new studio[2012] photo album to the right sidebar-I still have to add more over the next few days. I am always changing things\adding things, it was time to snap a few photos.

trick or treat time...

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trick-or-treat (trkr-trt) intr.v. trick-or-treat·ed, trick-or-treat·ing, trick-or-treats To engage in the practice of asking for treats on Halloween and threatening to play tricks on those who refuse.

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This year I was better prepared for taking Halloween photos-since Kiela went to school like this it made it much easier for me when she came home. It was a nice night-except when she tripped and scarped her knee & hand. I had to tell her that she was fine, and not to let a little blood ruin her fun!

I took a few of Amira, but LaVaughn turned off the computer-he wanted us to watch Homeland (The best drama on TV).  I'll have to edit those photos tomorrow.

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cookies plural of cook·ie (Noun)

Noun:

A small sweet cake, typically round, flat, and crisp. A person of a specified kind: "a tough cookie with one eye on her bank account".

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I spent yesterday day afternoon making cookies for  Kiela  and I to decorate. 

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accordion flower banner

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More accordion flowers that I made two weeks ago. For the centers I used different size mirrored circles-it gave them a cool look. It's sad that I must take everything down this week, until next year!

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back to school...

------------------------------------------***Back to School Week on the Jenni Bowlin dt blog

 

 

-------------------------------------------------------****Back to school style.......

Amira will be starting high school this year, OMG! So we have been telling her that she needs to jazz up her style. She shocked me with her shoe choice-they are so funky & cool. We were in Anthropologie in Georgetown when I saw this cute green blazer. I really didn't think she would like Anthropologie, but she did. She loved the little blazer and this cute ruched tee to go with it. Her backpack was something she received last Christmas and still loves it....

 

------------------------------------------------****Kiela is truly into her look. She loves to pick out her outfit for the day, complete with jewelry.

 

 

pretty buttons=love...

I LOVE buttons...vintage glass and mother of pearl are tops on my list. I thought that I would put my favorite ones on a mini cork board...

Last month LaVaughn hung my new ceiling medallion...

 

I painted the inside of my closet metallic gold. I plan on adding new shelves-it's a work in progress now.

the kitchen's {slow} progress

 

I snapped a few photos of the kitchen Friday since the sunlight was spilling in! We still have a bit to do-like getting glass for the two cabinets over the stove. Add molding & medallions...some other odd ends. I do love it a lot more now.

JBS Mercantile June 2011...

i guess i needed a (spring)break...

Spring makes me want to play with the flowers. Sit on the porch. Drink something refreshing. Take some pretty pictures. Buy some school photos, argh. Make some fresh lemonade. Drive a new car. Scrap a little, maybe.

 

JBS Mercantile June kit.

 

 

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scrap.fashion.makeup.hair said:

I know I have a million questions but on the Jan lo, do you know the name of the martha punch you used, specificially the one on the bottom in white? It looks like a ribbon lace type of punch?

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Ask away!! But I am not sure what lo-can you tell me the date I posted it in Jan??

Cloudscolorgarden.blogspot.com said:

wowza, i can finally comment on yer blog again! what wonderful projects!!! luv luv them all, especially the cards :) sooo, plse tell me what the gold paper is? and where i can find it :) I have the Paper Reverie card (thanx to you) and would luv the make the gold butterflies!!! Hugs, C :)

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Cloud, I wish I know the name of that paper or who makes it. I grabbed it at my lss. I need to buy some more and then I will look to see who makes it, sorry!

Kiela's mini closet makeover...

Since Mira got a new dresser...

We bought a new dresser-only because it was a great steal from the Crate & Barrel Outlet...

Her closet is still a work in progress. She needs a mirror or two and some baskets for the top shelves.

Eeew, Lulu's nasty bone!!

Pretty dishes for Kiela's hair things.

Planters hold her colored pencils. She loves to draw!

A cute friend to chat with while getting ready.

Hooks on her doors for her fave outfits to hang.

Sassy perfume bottles & colorful jewelry.

 

 

Lauren Law said:

Saw the comments about the slow load from my e-mail so I timed it and with signing in to post here it took me 15 seconds to get here...I wouldn't call that slow. I tend to "lurk" through your site...but I NEVER miss a post. I decided tonight was a good night to tell you how much I LOVE everything you do. My pages always look so "generic" to me...your's are always gorgeous. Thanks for "inspiring" us slow learners with your classy, beautiful, wonderful pages...and thank that beautiful daughter of yours for adding to the magic of the pages!

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Thanks Lauren-it's always great to hear such sweet compliments!!

 

jbs Mercantile March kit...

New month means new kit & projects!

a new piece for my shelf. ooops, I forgot to take the tag off! I love anything white,  gold or silver for my studio.

this desk is almost never this clean, at least I have this photo to inspire me to try to keep it clean!!

the kitchen...

This kitchen is a MESS, but looks so much more amazing! New lights went up last weekend. New hood & pot filler went up as well. LaVaughn is still working on the tile and has done some of the grouting. My sweet friend Tracy came over Saturday to help LaVaughn prime the cabinets-she is too sweet. Thanks Tracy!!!

I made my sweets some delicious treats today, chocolate covered strawberries & some mini cakes.