tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67108768299600014722024-03-12T17:20:12.949-07:00Sweet Young JourneySweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-21022523623335242472011-12-20T22:34:00.001-08:002011-12-21T13:53:27.208-08:00Guest Post at Dreamy Whites<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685874435664249042" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zIr7ib9IsxA/TuhIrJc-ANI/AAAAAAAABvs/ASvkjQ-wqMw/s576/DSC03889%2BStockings%2Bby%2Bthe%2Bfire.jpg" style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; display: block; cursor: pointer; " /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope everyone is having a great week!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:); -webkit-tap-highlight- -webkit-composition-fill-color); -webkit-composition-frame-); color:);">Thank you for your sweet comments on my last post, they were greatly appreciated!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to let you know that today I am over at <a href="http://dreamywhites.blogspot.com/2011/12/special-guest-blogger-cheryl-of-sweet.html">Dreamy Whites</a> sharing a tour of my home decorated for the holidays.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a sneak peek of what I am sharing..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v6v56T245ts/TulqVFHbjfI/AAAAAAAAB2c/-_hHV7FcYZU/s1600/DSC03999Ruffle%2Btree%2Bskirt.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686192914915102194" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v6v56T245ts/TulqVFHbjfI/AAAAAAAAB2c/-_hHV7FcYZU/s576/DSC03999Ruffle%2Btree%2Bskirt.jpg" style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; display: block; cursor: pointer; " /></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color:rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469);"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685905605345752962" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rqaNoLD43OM/TuhlBdkJN4I/AAAAAAAABxY/_w5fZawKwk4/s576/DSC01676%2BLittle%2BChristmas%2BCheer.jpg" style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; display: block; cursor: pointer; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color:rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RGLiF4aDoGA/TulFZIMFZRI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/hMspFin4cDo/s1600/DSC01812%2BRed%2Bpears%2B%2526%2Bhear%2Bwreaths.jpg" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686152302529176850" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RGLiF4aDoGA/TulFZIMFZRI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/hMspFin4cDo/s576/DSC01812%2BRed%2Bpears%2B%2526%2Bhear%2Bwreaths.jpg" style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; display: block; cursor: pointer; " /></span></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To see the full tour, please visit Maria at <a href="http://dreamywhites.blogspot.com/2011/12/special-guest-blogger-cheryl-of-sweet.html">Dreamy Whites</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh, and by the way I, purchased those beautiful burlap stockings from <a href="http://www.frenchandsparrow.com/2011/11/christmas-busy.html">French and Sparrow</a>. I absolutely love them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight- -webkit-composition-fill- -webkit-composition-frame- );">I'd also like to say thank you to Courtney at <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/feathered-nest-friday-holiday.html">French Country Cottage</a> for featuring my Thanksgiving table setting!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Best wishes for a happy holiday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-31882742332422718932011-12-03T05:00:00.000-08:002011-12-03T05:00:02.189-08:00Happy Holidays!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cu8LPmi_My8/Tth3SJV7qYI/AAAAAAAABuY/0Y-zMP-ps_Q/s1600/DSC00907.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cu8LPmi_My8/Tth3SJV7qYI/AAAAAAAABuY/0Y-zMP-ps_Q/s576/DSC00907.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681422083557140866" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's Christmas time!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Can you believe it's already here? Only 22 more days until Christmas!</div><div style="text-align: center;">The girls and I are having a great time singing Christmas songs and decorating. I try to include them in everything thing we do no matter how big or small the job. I hope to make magical Christmas memories with them as my Mom did for me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I couldn't resist these adorable little grain sack stocking from Maria's wonderful shop <a href="http://www.dreamywhitesonline.com/pages/shop_landing.htm">Dreamy Whites</a>. I had a vision of them hanging from my antique French bottle rack and it's everything I hoped for and more--i just love them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B5ejzv6EuIw/Tth2mYkIePI/AAAAAAAABuA/IlO0IYZNYaU/s576/DSC00942%2Bgrain%2Bsack%2Bstockings.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681421331728988402" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="; text-align: center; ">To complete this Christmas vignette on my antique desk, I added a galvanized bucket with a euro tree, an antique candle holder passed down from my family and Dutch butchers twine (also purchased from <a href="http://www.dreamywhitesonline.com/pages/shop_landing.htm">Dreamy Whites Online</a>). </div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: center; "><br /></div></span></span></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iTxaBFQBlYE/Tth28_8ArSI/AAAAAAAABuM/HawtF3FPfpw/s1600/DSC00929.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iTxaBFQBlYE/Tth28_8ArSI/AAAAAAAABuM/HawtF3FPfpw/s576/DSC00929.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681421720255245602" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My daughters will be performing in two shows this weekend, a Rudolph ballet recital and a special Christmas show at their pre-school. This will be my youngest daughters first ballet recital. I will definitely be needing a box of tissues this weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope all of you have a lovely weekend too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl</div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-72891080495930477622011-11-20T21:39:00.000-08:002011-11-22T11:05:51.370-08:00A Thanksgiving Table Setting<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_ajFpLGDVI/TsdNcHcdlQI/AAAAAAAABr8/3HrE1LDiefM/s1600/DSC09828+VintageDoor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_ajFpLGDVI/TsdNcHcdlQI/AAAAAAAABr8/3HrE1LDiefM/s576/DSC09828+VintageDoor.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Thanksgiving to you! I'm sending out my best wishes for a fantastic Thanksgiving early because I will not be back before Thanksgiving!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since the Thanksgiving holiday centers itself around the dinning room table, I thought it would be a great time to put together a table setting to share with you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676579196713421698" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YNb8lDct498/TsdCtB95y4I/AAAAAAAABqc/FJqbFdHegx4/s576/DSC09789.JPG" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; color: #0000ee; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qexPQe0hJw0/TsdD33acJxI/AAAAAAAABrM/RwAV65dW5bo/s1600/Picnik%2Bcollage%2BThanksgiving%2BTable%2BSetting.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676580482370512658" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qexPQe0hJw0/TsdD33acJxI/AAAAAAAABrM/RwAV65dW5bo/s576/Picnik%2Bcollage%2BThanksgiving%2BTable%2BSetting.jpg" style="cursor: move; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" /></a><br />I used a vintage grain sack towel as a runner and then added my gorgeous anthropologie taper candle holders. To add some warmth to the table, I used my new vintage english tea cups I bought from <a href="http://www.frenchlarkspur.com/">French Larkspur</a>. They are a beautiful shade of brown and remind me of the newer monogrammed mugs from anthropologie. I decided I was truly in love with the color after seeing Lara's post on <a href="http://www.larasheleheda.com/2011/11/chai-tea-and-pumpkin-muffins.html">Chai Tea and Pumpkin Muffins</a>... you'll have to check out her post to see what I'm talking about. I'm enjoying drinking coffee from my new tea cups every morning!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676579919221276002" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dsnxo1b4mD8/TsdDXFhMvWI/AAAAAAAABq0/EOcQgBBAs3E/s576/DSC09804.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Instead of drinking out of the tea cups for this occasion I used them as vases and added colorful roses to them. I used my French antique plates that I had picked up at an antique store and I've also added my favorite drinking glasses from Anthropologie. Napkins are traditionally added to the side of a the plate but I tucked mine in between the salad and dinner plate. A naturally shed antler was a perfect fit for this setting.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; color:#0000ee;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676918348933632418" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fG7SzHzgoE8/Tsh3KScWEaI/AAAAAAAABsU/aBHGC0--fr8/s576/DSC09763%2BRoses%2Bin%2BEnglish%2Btea%2Bcups.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Oh, I almost forgot... did you notice my blue door? I forgot that it had a pretty light shade of grey on the back side. I added hydrangeas to a basket and hung it on the door. It's the same basket my daughter used in her little red riding hood photo shoot.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to let you all know that you are on my list of things I am thankful for! I am so grateful to have company like you in my life! Thank you for spending your time with me and leaving me such thoughtful comments! You sure know how to make a girl feel good!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sharing this at... <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/">White Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com">Tablescape Thursday</a>, <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">Feathered Nest Friday</a>, and <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">Show and Tell Friday</a></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-18681660206181784752011-11-16T08:55:00.000-08:002011-11-16T10:05:41.949-08:00Dear Santa...<div style="text-align: center;">
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Here is a tribute to the upcoming holiday season, hopefully it's not a little too early!</div>
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I am overfilled with joy in anticipation for Christmas this year.</div>
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Having two sweet angels who believe in the magic of it all makes it very special.</div>
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Today the girls scribbled letters to Santa Claus and what you read on their pictures is what they told me they wanted. I thought it would be a cute way to remember what they had asked for in the years to come. I used the online editor<a href="http://www.picnik.com/"> picnik </a>to add text to my photos.</div>
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Thank you girls for you infectious laughter during our photo shoot today! </div>
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Love you girls! xoxo<br />
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Also, here is a blog I think you will enjoy, it's filled with lots of Christmas inspiration...<br />
<a href="http://allthebeautifulchristmas.blogspot.com/">All The Beautiful Christmas</a><br />
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<br /></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-51597094603661931282011-11-15T06:00:00.000-08:002011-11-16T08:01:21.035-08:00Handmade Wool Button Scarf<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ROj3K8lZaL0/TrxoT9sGghI/AAAAAAAABhk/ll96RvNEkz4/s576/DSC09058%2Bpackage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673524322766324242" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1JNbkQ1fMQ8/Trxptx-DtKI/AAAAAAAABiI/ymDlE3_Wv7Q/s1600/DSC08547.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1JNbkQ1fMQ8/Trxptx-DtKI/AAAAAAAABiI/ymDlE3_Wv7Q/s576/DSC08547.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673525865808639138" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cZSfQGvQoJw/TrxpFyltWpI/AAAAAAAABh8/1mI3cSjU2aU/s1600/DSC08973crocheted%2Bscarf.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cZSfQGvQoJw/TrxpFyltWpI/AAAAAAAABh8/1mI3cSjU2aU/s576/DSC08973crocheted%2Bscarf.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673525178780179090" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--jccKGdFNLo/Trxo1VhMiyI/AAAAAAAABhw/ksD4O7XfmTE/s1600/DSC09042.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--jccKGdFNLo/Trxo1VhMiyI/AAAAAAAABhw/ksD4O7XfmTE/s576/DSC09042.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673524896098716450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We did a lot of celebrating this weekend! We attended my best friends wedding which was beautiful, simple and meaningful... loved it--Congrats Shelby and Erik! My daughter's friend had a magical 2 day birthday celebration at Disneyland and we hurried back Sunday to make it to my nephews 5th birthday party. I'd say Mom and Dad are a little tired after this weekend but it was all worth it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The weather is chilly outside and it makes me want to create things with my own two hands to keep my family and myself warm. This year I'm hoping to expand my skills past a beanie and a scarf. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I crocheted the scarf I'm sharing today for my daughters darling little girlfriend 4th birthday. She is quite the little princess who loves to wear her accessories. Yay, I thought to myself, an excuse to run to the store and splurge on some quality yarn. My only mistake was not buying two skeins. One skein wasn't enough to make it wrap around and stay. I went to my jar of vintage buttons and hand-sewed a large button on one side to keep it from falling off. It wasn't my first intention but I think it turned out ok.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I recycled the tissue paper I received in my package from French Larkspur the other day and wrapped the handmade scarf in it. Isn't the tissue paper pretty? I just love it! I tied it with some white twine I bought at Home Depot and added a tag with a stamp that reads "handmade with love." It adds a sweet touch to the package, don't you think? I bought the stamp a few months ago for a $1 at Michaels.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be back soon to share what I bought from <a href="http://www.frenchlarkspur.com/">French Larkspur</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a wonderful week my friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sharing this at.. <a href="http://www.abeachcottage.com/2011/11/beach-cottage-too-easy-banana-bread-reci">Good Life Wednesday</a> and <a href="http://www.gsheller.com/2011/11/yarn-along_16.html">Yarn Along</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-3582921117904802572011-11-09T22:40:00.000-08:002011-11-09T22:41:42.954-08:00Rose Pine Cones<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7sNs8iCawIo/Trr8l_dGhlI/AAAAAAAABfg/FI1NXWnqAno/s1600/DSC08667.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7sNs8iCawIo/Trr8l_dGhlI/AAAAAAAABfg/FI1NXWnqAno/s576/DSC08667.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673124410245416530" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Hello Friends!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">I hope everyone is having a good week!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Last week my girlfriend and I took our little girls for a mile-long hike behind her house and I happened upon two of these lovely rose pine cones.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"> Nature walks are so good for re-engergizing and restoring balance, not to mention the cool stuff you find along the way! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">They almost look like they were carved out of wood, don't they?</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">They actually come from the tops of Deodar Cedar Pinecones and when they fall to the ground, they break apart and look like this.</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"> One of natures amazing gifts!</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">I thought I'd share some personal things going on in my life right now...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">I started training for my half marathon this week... woohoo!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">My sister just gave birth to her fourth child, a baby girl named Colbie. I'm hoping to get some photos of her soon.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">My childhood best friend is getting married this Friday on 11/11/11, eek!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Between now and the end of February, my family has 12 birthdays. It get's pretty busy around here during the Holiday season!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">I've picked up my crochet needle again : )</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Also, I know everybody reads Maria's beautiful blog <a href="http://dreamywhites.blogspot.com/2011/10/paperwhites-ironstone-cafe-au-lait.html">Dreamy Whites</a> and it was such an honor to be mentioned on her blog. Thank you Maria! Maria is super talented on so many levels, gorgeous, and the sweetest person. She's got a giveaway going on her blog right now that you don't want to miss!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Wow, are you still there?</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">until next time,</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">xo</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Cheryl</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-7756632925778479672011-11-02T08:51:00.000-07:002011-11-03T14:55:54.265-07:00My Blue Door Decorated For Fall<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TI8yGqIsnQk/TrCCJSo4NHI/AAAAAAAABeY/PXvx2IwT2dU/s1600/DSC07441greetingsautumn.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TI8yGqIsnQk/TrCCJSo4NHI/AAAAAAAABeY/PXvx2IwT2dU/s576/DSC07441greetingsautumn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670175026993181810" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Dear Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy November!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Today I'm sharing my decorative vintage blue door in full Fall decor. This gorgeous wreath is made from real Oak leaves in some of Autumns most beautiful hues. I picked it up from the local health food store's floral department. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XYGk-_AZWs0/Tq8kYgHnmII/AAAAAAAABeM/8IAjpoHxdk4/s1600/DSC07444.JPG"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669790459240093826" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XYGk-_AZWs0/Tq8kYgHnmII/AAAAAAAABeM/8IAjpoHxdk4/s576/DSC07444.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" border="0" height="425" width="640" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Completing the look is this scrumptious handmade knitted banner.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I fell in love with the knitted style banner after seeing my friends<a href="http://loritimesfive.blogspot.com/2011/09/summer-moss-and-fern-rose.html"> post</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I quickly requested one in fall colors (thank you Lori!).</div><div style="text-align: center;">If your interested in one for yourself you can go <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lindylove">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Also, Lori did a precious photo shoot with my daughter modeling her beautiful knitted cape. I'd like to share that link with you, click<a href="http://loritimesfive.blogspot.com/2011/10/rouge-vif.html"> here</a>.</div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7aK12G0zCyQ/Tq8ih72uttI/AAAAAAAABdo/gGW2qbAN1pQ/s1600/DSC07420chippy%2Bblue%2Bdoor.jpg"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669788422281017042" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7aK12G0zCyQ/Tq8ih72uttI/AAAAAAAABdo/gGW2qbAN1pQ/s576/DSC07420chippy%2Bblue%2Bdoor.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" border="0" height="640" width="425" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Halloween!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Until next time,<br /><br />xo<br />Cheryl<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sharing this at.. <a href="http://www.abeachcottage.com/2011/11/good-life-weds-beach-cottage-dump-go-cupcakes-with-margaret-fulton-kraft-kitchenaid.html#more-5878">Good Life Wednesdays</a>, <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">Feathered Nest Friday</a>, <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">Show and Tell Friday</a>, and <a href="http://laurieannas.blogspot.com/">Farmhouse Friday</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-23831841421009970792011-10-30T08:25:00.000-07:002011-10-30T08:30:18.151-07:00Apple Paint Cups<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bwA-_fAQAEc/TqQ3DL0e9mI/AAAAAAAABdA/tUYp75OEfbo/s1600/DSC07660.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bwA-_fAQAEc/TqQ3DL0e9mI/AAAAAAAABdA/tUYp75OEfbo/s576/DSC07660.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666714758990984802" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_FVG_rx-1vU/TqQ15NEzmXI/AAAAAAAABco/JmA3VZSadgU/s1600/DSC07733.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_FVG_rx-1vU/TqQ15NEzmXI/AAAAAAAABco/JmA3VZSadgU/s576/DSC07733.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666713488017561970" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YfsWS0t1NOo/TqQ3kjrSwaI/AAAAAAAABdM/pgBdkGHeIV0/s1600/DSC07696.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YfsWS0t1NOo/TqQ3kjrSwaI/AAAAAAAABdM/pgBdkGHeIV0/s576/DSC07696.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666715332330570146" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">Hello!</div><div style="text-align: center; ">I hope all is well and that your week was a fabulous one!</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">Thank you so much for leaving me sweet comments on my posts from last week! I always read each and every one!</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Also, thank you to Devon over at <a href="http://ironstoneandpine.blogspot.com/">Ironstone and Pine</a> for giving me The Versatile Blogger award and Laurie from<a href="http://laurieannas.blogspot.com/2011/10/farmhouse-friday-12-farmhouse.html"> The Farmhouse</a> for featuring my <a href="http://sweetyoungjourney.blogspot.com/2011/10/fireside-romantic-shabby-chic.html">Romantic Fireside</a> post. I'm always grateful when ever my blog is featured. I'm truly honored ladies, thank you!</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">After getting our pumpkins home from the pumpkin patch the girls and I spent an evening painting pumpkins. It's a great alternative to carving pumpkins since they're not old enough yet.</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be back soon to share my blue door that I've decorated for fall.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a fun and safe Halloween!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl</div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-10843589086711934452011-10-20T11:50:00.000-07:002011-10-20T11:50:00.627-07:00Lane Farms Pumpkin Patch<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y65818jrtS8/TpdokFQrYHI/AAAAAAAABZg/WJ74GkDIfbo/s1600/Picnik%2Bcollagepicking-pumpkins.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y65818jrtS8/TpdokFQrYHI/AAAAAAAABZg/WJ74GkDIfbo/s576/Picnik%2Bcollagepicking-pumpkins.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663110025538396274" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">I took the girls to the Lane Farms Pumpkin Patch to pick a pumpkin the other morning.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Love this pumpkin patch for its countryside feel.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G6Ct6rP4iC4/Tpdo5vJ_LWI/AAAAAAAABZo/r-vAAKTB2nY/s576/DSC06883hayrides.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663110397561875810" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">It's got hay-rides, a corn maze and a few farm animals.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PVbvo0s4kFQ/TpkI1Ef8GVI/AAAAAAAABa8/sJ-oCswXu7Q/s576/Picnik%2Bcollagefarmlife.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663567714228902226" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">The farm is over 100 years old and hasn't changed at all, while all around it has matured.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VhaxBBQPk-8/Tpdm3KBEI5I/AAAAAAAABZQ/Rg6loZXGJFs/s1600/DSC06923babypumpkinandfingers.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VhaxBBQPk-8/Tpdm3KBEI5I/AAAAAAAABZQ/Rg6loZXGJFs/s576/DSC06923babypumpkinandfingers.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663108154209346450" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They've got the greatest assortment of pumpkins and even squashes in all different colors, shapes and sizes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aSVwVn2OWng/Tpdmk1x9AQI/AAAAAAAABZE/fUW0cYmamdU/s1600/Picnik%2Bcollagelanefarmgoods1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aSVwVn2OWng/Tpdmk1x9AQI/AAAAAAAABZE/fUW0cYmamdU/s576/Picnik%2Bcollagelanefarmgoods1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663107839539609858" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">You"ll definitely be in the autumn mood once you leave this place : )</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pX2wu8aH7Sw/TpdpTmLe39I/AAAAAAAABZ0/b9B3yVGxnhw/s576/294146175_99D8vmUj_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663110841828827090" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you seen this fall bucket list yet?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't it adorable?<br /><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Head on over to <a href="http://katieballa.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-bucket-list-and-printable-because.html">Loves of Life</a> to meet Katie who was the creator of this list.</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Have a great weekend my friends!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">until next time,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">xo</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Cheryl</span></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-89445652096944989752011-10-18T06:00:00.000-07:002011-10-20T10:52:50.661-07:00Fall Mantle<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-865tSWKURCs/TpyjYehApeI/AAAAAAAABb4/wrWNMDUaKms/s1600/DSC07383HalloweenFall%2BMantel%2B%252711.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-865tSWKURCs/TpyjYehApeI/AAAAAAAABb4/wrWNMDUaKms/s576/DSC07383HalloweenFall%2BMantel%2B%252711.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664582072228947426" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought I would share my fall mantle with you this morning..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To create my fall mantle I used items I already had in the house in a different way.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to keep my mantle clean, simple and add some warmth to give it that fall feeling.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">The three baskets were purchased from different places, the top one only cost a few dollars at a garage sale. </div><div style="text-align: center; ">I love the way the three of them look stacked on top of each other.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm also loving the way the weathered wood frame looks against the white brick and I'm not the artist behind this chalkboard masterpiece. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I have my friend Dalsu to thank! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you Dalsu!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CfNneiEsKqs/Tp0FofrC6vI/AAAAAAAABcQ/WGfKX8RwTTE/s576/DSC07330The%2BGreat%2BPumpkin.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664690099556903666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was so important to me when creating my fall mantle that I did something my kids would love too, and they do!</div><div style="text-align: center;">They love pointing to the characters on the chalkboard and telling me their names.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Together as a family we love to watch the Charlie Brown holiday classics.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The <a href="http://www.whimsyantiques.com/">amber glass bottle</a> is new and it's exactly what I needed to bring some warmth to my mantle. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you missed my fireplace makeover go <a href="http://sweetyoungjourney.blogspot.com/2011/07/fireplace-makeover.html">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your day and thanks for visiting!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sharing this at.. <a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/">Tuesday's Treasures</a>, <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/">White Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Vintage Inspiration Fridays</a>, <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">Show and Tell Friday</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-73789785749483237982011-10-17T04:00:00.000-07:002011-10-20T14:37:25.139-07:00Fireside Romantic Shabby Chic Atmosphere<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jGPYdCuC2is/TpkGcGR6u2I/AAAAAAAABaw/Xm_pDDmz3L0/s1600/DSC07297ruffled%2Bpillows.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jGPYdCuC2is/TpkGcGR6u2I/AAAAAAAABaw/Xm_pDDmz3L0/s576/DSC07297ruffled%2Bpillows.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663565086186978146" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's that season where the days get colder, the nights get longer and the fireplace becomes the main focus in our home.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This fall we've had a bundle of cozy fires by the fireplace.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was looking for a place I could snuggle up and be comfortable so I created this romantic shabby chic atmosphere for my fireplace.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you'll enjoy it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lLOihFkfemc/TpkF8-5lONI/AAAAAAAABaY/fxAOMQbAW6s/s1600/DSC07172pink%2Broses.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lLOihFkfemc/TpkF8-5lONI/AAAAAAAABaY/fxAOMQbAW6s/s576/DSC07172pink%2Broses.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663564551629912274" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0poM4j6yF5A/TpkAOAtYl2I/AAAAAAAABaA/nhbtAs9ipKA/s576/DSC07237shabby%2Bchic%2Bfireplace.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663558247103633250" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great week my friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sharing this at..<a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/"> White Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">Feathered Nest Friday</a>, <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">Show and Tell Friday</a> and <a href="http://laurieannas.blogspot.com/">Farmhouse Friday</a></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-55108001122684067432011-10-10T05:00:00.000-07:002011-10-11T20:56:57.413-07:00Refreshing the Girls Bedroom with a little Halloween Fun<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XFvvupR2lq0/To_Zo7MX0DI/AAAAAAAABYw/JN7Kn8niMOI/s1600/DSC06707.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XFvvupR2lq0/To_Zo7MX0DI/AAAAAAAABYw/JN7Kn8niMOI/s576/DSC06707.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660982553735581746" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Did you all have a fabulous weekend? I sure hope so!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">I've been moving things around, organizing, labeling, and getting rid of stuff lately.</div><div>Both my sister and my best friend are pregnant, so I seem to be picking up their "nesting" behaviours.</div><div>(haha, just kidding girls!)</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought I would share some of the changes I've made to the girls bedroom. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I've added a barn star, pennant banner, a few pumpkins in honor of Halloween and re-purposed my French pie safe.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-of43pke7Zyw/To_YlABXs8I/AAAAAAAABYg/GeRK21PVp9k/s1600/DSC06590.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-of43pke7Zyw/To_YlABXs8I/AAAAAAAABYg/GeRK21PVp9k/s576/DSC06590.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660981386800509890" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qKBF6AJbs-U/To_X7Om9TYI/AAAAAAAABYY/aPHhieVUxpY/s1600/DSC06662.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qKBF6AJbs-U/To_X7Om9TYI/AAAAAAAABYY/aPHhieVUxpY/s576/DSC06662.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660980669161753986" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ak-TGiD3q0c/To_XejLpzyI/AAAAAAAABYQ/TwXPP19OIMI/s1600/DSC06699.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ak-TGiD3q0c/To_XejLpzyI/AAAAAAAABYQ/TwXPP19OIMI/s576/DSC06699.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660980176468168482" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gw3XviP4vJ4/To_WeR7NwOI/AAAAAAAABYI/MLWWUUTmSk4/s1600/DSC06618.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gw3XviP4vJ4/To_WeR7NwOI/AAAAAAAABYI/MLWWUUTmSk4/s576/DSC06618.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660979072324190434" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a wonderful week my friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sharing this at.. <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/">White Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">Feathered Nest Friday</a> and <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">Show and Tell Friday</a></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-9339024650697531552011-10-05T21:15:00.000-07:002011-10-05T21:15:00.416-07:00A Healthy Halloween Treat For Kids<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X7T_5kSzVbQ/ToT1X_L3whI/AAAAAAAABYA/UY5CJ1NlYRc/s1600/DSC06307applebasket.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X7T_5kSzVbQ/ToT1X_L3whI/AAAAAAAABYA/UY5CJ1NlYRc/s576/DSC06307applebasket.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657916824331207186" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello friends and welcome to my new followers!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you are all having a wonderful week!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I'd like to say thank you to everyone for your beautiful energy! I deeply appreciate the kindness that comes through this little blog of mine!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also wanted to say thank you to Kathleen over at Faded Charm for featuring my blog on <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/2011/09/white-wednesday-118.html">White Wednesday</a> and to Kim for featuring my tree stump coffee table at <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2011/09/wow-us-wednesdays-32.html">Wow Us Wednesdays</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v3CcQ_smHx0/ToT1FHxDN9I/AAAAAAAABX4/PVz3_73YKl4/s1600/DSC06201appleslices.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v3CcQ_smHx0/ToT1FHxDN9I/AAAAAAAABX4/PVz3_73YKl4/s576/DSC06201appleslices.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657916500217116626" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a wonderful healthy Halloween treat I would love to share with you. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was my daughter's turn to bring a snack to pre-school and</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to do something fun, exciting and healthy that she could share with her classmates. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I picked up a ghost press-and-stamp cookie cutter at Williams-Sonoma and thought I would give it a try on some freshly cut apples.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jnq2qM08NDI/ToT0O1cg3SI/AAAAAAAABXw/3NC112HVJZU/s1600/DSC06199ghostcookiecutter.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jnq2qM08NDI/ToT0O1cg3SI/AAAAAAAABXw/3NC112HVJZU/s576/DSC06199ghostcookiecutter.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657915567586204962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">It's really pretty simple to do:</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">Cut an apple into thin slices.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Using the cookie cutter, press down firmly to cut the ghost shape out of an apple slice and before removing the cookie cutter, give it a stamp.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center; ">Viola!</div><div style="text-align: center; ">You now have ghost apples!</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">My kids kept saying "More ghost apples, please!" (This could also be a good trick to get your kids to eat healthy fruits!)</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></span></div></div></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mk1nTkku-vs/ToTys7ULpvI/AAAAAAAABXo/cFSfA8RBUUA/s1600/DSC06205ghostapple.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mk1nTkku-vs/ToTys7ULpvI/AAAAAAAABXo/cFSfA8RBUUA/s576/DSC06205ghostapple.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657913885534693106" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wouldn't these make a healthy and cute snack at a Halloween party?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><br /></div></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eRrKmxP4k5o/ToTyDf0O-jI/AAAAAAAABXg/IRaiTXdXdX0/s1600/DSC06269.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eRrKmxP4k5o/ToTyDf0O-jI/AAAAAAAABXg/IRaiTXdXdX0/s576/DSC06269.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657913173778299442" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you have any left over sliced apples, you can toss them in a delicious fall-inspired dinner salad, leave me a comment if you want the recipe.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another cute idea is to use the pumpkin press and stamp cookie cutter on cheese. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It makes super cute orange pumpkins--we brought those to school a couple of weeks ago.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">It rained cats and dogs here in Santa Barbara today so we broke out the rain boots and rain jackets. I wish it would get cold enough enough here to snow (sigh).</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm wishing you all a cozy weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-25558661459762370592011-09-21T05:00:00.000-07:002011-09-21T05:00:11.706-07:00Jeanne d' Arc Living Inspiration<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rsZexWWwq0g/TnPG0rdjrNI/AAAAAAAABWg/Wxqydt0djHY/s1600/DSC06090frenchatmosphere.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rsZexWWwq0g/TnPG0rdjrNI/AAAAAAAABWg/Wxqydt0djHY/s576/DSC06090frenchatmosphere.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653080565602299090" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Hello Friends!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you discovered <a href="http://www.jeannedarcliving.dk/_ul/default.aspx">Jeanne d' Arc Living magazine</a>?</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just love it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's filled with wonderful French decorating inspirations and ideas. </div><div style="text-align: center;">A quick flip through this magazine can inspire me to redecorate my entire house!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just ordered a fabulous book called<a href="http://www.enchantedtreasures.com/store/products/details/?product=2143"> French Atmospheres</a> by Jeanne d' Arc Living--it's filled with beautiful homes decorated in French style in a Nordic way.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1mttdwEXSeE/TnPtfFwJVuI/AAAAAAAABW4/LM4fgjM1ysk/s576/DSC06105frenchatmosherebook.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653123075655948002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">(image from the book French Atmosphere)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:;">After studying a look I liked in this book, I was shocked when I realized I already had many of the same items in my home!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "> I couldn't wait to put the book down and start "playing".</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qK3j46RuRc0/TnP5k9CXncI/AAAAAAAABXA/iwD082PnlEg/s1600/DSC06139pbcubbie.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qK3j46RuRc0/TnP5k9CXncI/AAAAAAAABXA/iwD082PnlEg/s576/DSC06139pbcubbie.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653136370535210434" /> </a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This white shabby chic desk was a gift from one of my generous girlfriends.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Her mother used it as a child and they thought of me when it needed a new home.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was so very thoughtful! </div><div style="text-align: center;">The lovely little stool was a part of it too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zqh56hgyJyA/TnPrElvKmRI/AAAAAAAABWw/s4sFy6DBfFk/s1600/DSC06100shabbychicdesk.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zqh56hgyJyA/TnPrElvKmRI/AAAAAAAABWw/s4sFy6DBfFk/s576/DSC06100shabbychicdesk.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653120421362047250" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Many of you might recognize the cubby organizer from <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/cubby-organizer/?catalogId=30&bnrid=3380801&cm_ven=Google%20Base&cm_cat=Shopping&cm_pla=Feed&cm_ite=Google%20Base-9892969">Pottery Barn</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was so lonely packed up in my garage from our last move, so I ran out to the garage and dragged it inside. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm liking it propped up on the desk. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Quick note, it is fastened to the wall to ensure safety!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3vlIW0fAkzE/TnPMv_HlroI/AAAAAAAABWo/yKA_UvYvyHc/s1600/DSC06114vintageindustriallight.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3vlIW0fAkzE/TnPMv_HlroI/AAAAAAAABWo/yKA_UvYvyHc/s576/DSC06114vintageindustriallight.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653087082049285762" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">This little industrial table lamp made my heart swoon one morning at a flea market</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ">.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I bought it when I was still an antique dealer. About an hour after putting it in my space to sell, I ran back to the store and carried it back home.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Yes, this does happen to antique dealers. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I couldn't get it off my mind and the thought of it being sold broke my heart.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Here it is in my home now and I just adore it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GovrFk0Pq6A/TnP5yF2ZrVI/AAAAAAAABXI/4dDgGAx6FQY/s576/DSC06129deskinlivingroom.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653136596239232338" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I have been thinking about turning my metal basket into a hanging light.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I was inspired when I saw one in New York City with a price tag of $1700.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">The basket was a find at an antique show last February.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I have to give credit and thanks to Tracey over at<a href="http://frenchlarkspur.blogspot.com/"> French Larkspur</a> for introducing me to the magazine.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";">It's a special day when I receive my package from her store. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:;">Its wrapped up so pretty, I don't even want to open it (but I do of course)!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:;">You can pre-order the <a href="http://www.frenchlarkspur.com/item_122/Jeanne-d-Arc-Living-Magazine-pre-order.htm">fall issue</a> in her store now.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:;">I hope you all are having a great start to your week and I hope it continues into the weekend!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:;">until next time,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#;">xo</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#;">Cheryl</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#;">I'm sharing this at.. <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/">White Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Vintage Inspiration Friday</a>, <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">Feathered Nest Friday</a> and <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">Show and Tell Fridays</a></span></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-10338607798808104802011-09-14T08:35:00.000-07:002011-09-14T08:37:38.132-07:00French Pie Safe<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dle-GIE-rtQ/TnAt-64soNI/AAAAAAAABWQ/s2U6VCTrsbE/s1600/DSC05793piesafe.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dle-GIE-rtQ/TnAt-64soNI/AAAAAAAABWQ/s2U6VCTrsbE/s576/DSC05793piesafe.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652068091332174034" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to share my beautiful French pie safe I found at the Long Beach Flea Market.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's perfect for displaying my white ironstone dinnerware collection, one of my favorite treasures!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GgdKzDN1wVI/TnA16i4E-FI/AAAAAAAABWY/q2KdTm_kUVA/s1600/DSC05851frenchpiesafe.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GgdKzDN1wVI/TnA16i4E-FI/AAAAAAAABWY/q2KdTm_kUVA/s576/DSC05851frenchpiesafe.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652076812260669522" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As nice as they look on display, we actually use them everyday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've used this pie safe for several different things throughout the year, but my favorite has to be using it for its intended purpose, holding and cooling pies!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is a wonderful way to get the smell of autumn trailing through out your house.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is one of my favorite recipes to bake from Williams-Sonoma </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/caramel-apple-pie.html">Carmel apple pie</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is so delicious!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I also use Williams-Sonomas <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/emile-henry-auberge-pie-dish/?pkey=e%7Cpie%7C27%7Cbest%7C0%7Cviewall%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Feature_Recipe_Rule-_-">Emile Henry Pie Dish</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think it's the best!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm really looking forward to getting some fall decorating done around the house and maybe I'll even get around to making a pie!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a beautiful week my friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sharing this at.. <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/">White Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Vintage Inspiration Friday </a>and <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-24989504089912058672011-09-05T22:10:00.000-07:002011-09-13T17:31:25.812-07:00Tree Stump Coffee Table<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:13.3333px;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:13.3333px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WywkpNP3WgU/TmQpGbon7bI/AAAAAAAABUQ/MTpWDo11xSA/s576/DSC05467.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648685023103544754" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:13.3333px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Labor Day to you all!</div><div style="text-align: center;">i am so excited to get this post up today and to finally share with you what i brought back from my Yosemite trip..</div><div style="text-align: center;">We had such a wonderful time and if you have ever been there before, then you'll understand when i say that it was just magical!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What i brought back was not something i purchased from any store but rather something i found.</div><div style="text-align: center;">With all the huge pine trees and pinecones that cover the Yosemite grounds, I was so inspired for the upcoming Fall.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;">i was lucky enough to come across a huge pile of old tree stumps on one of the trails behind the cabin we rented for the week. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;">It was instant for me, i knew they would have a new life in my home.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">i sorted through the pile and picked out two of my favorites and carried them back to our cozy little cabin.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">i've been on the hunt for a unique coffee table for quite some time now.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> i was looking for something i could take out of it's original context and make my own or just something really special and different. </div><div style="text-align: center;">With the winter season around the corner, this coffee table couldn't be more appropriate. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Just last night we threw some logs on the fire..</div><div style="text-align: center;">we've been experiencing some cold and chilly nights here... burr!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6F3xvu-nuKA/TmQpVerDRfI/AAAAAAAABUY/x01biIC4Peo/s1600/DSC05303exposure.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6F3xvu-nuKA/TmQpVerDRfI/AAAAAAAABUY/x01biIC4Peo/s576/DSC05303exposure.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648685281617069554" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:13.3333px;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PSaZCnO_24Y/TmQputYGadI/AAAAAAAABUg/MPDxVoqF_E4/s1600/DSC052393bowls.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PSaZCnO_24Y/TmQputYGadI/AAAAAAAABUg/MPDxVoqF_E4/s576/DSC052393bowls.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648685715060845010" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></a></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:15px;"><u><br /></u></span></span></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wzZQlw24VSs/TmQoif9EIsI/AAAAAAAABUI/PRT3nMZ0t2E/s1600/DSC05503roses.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wzZQlw24VSs/TmQoif9EIsI/AAAAAAAABUI/PRT3nMZ0t2E/s576/DSC05503roses.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648684405787730626" /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B6DYClPiVjs/TmQmz1qZSpI/AAAAAAAABUA/7AY6Rn195Vc/s1600/DSC05188halfstump.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B6DYClPiVjs/TmQmz1qZSpI/AAAAAAAABUA/7AY6Rn195Vc/s576/DSC05188halfstump.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648682504649525906" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:13.3333px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:16px;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3HPhTm3YYOI/TmQmODrEO_I/AAAAAAAABTw/1MeQJog1gdE/s576/DSC05325logstumps.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648681855575407602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:13.3333px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:16px;"><br /></span></span></div></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VfsU8q25ueU/TmQl0n79vlI/AAAAAAAABTo/Otr08ZycF0s/s1600/DSC05441closeuponbowls.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VfsU8q25ueU/TmQl0n79vlI/AAAAAAAABTo/Otr08ZycF0s/s576/DSC05441closeuponbowls.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648681418633363026" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qL-AEbZMcZk/TmQlXr3tqLI/AAAAAAAABTg/OnYzzx4MQsY/s1600/DSC05271.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qL-AEbZMcZk/TmQlXr3tqLI/AAAAAAAABTg/OnYzzx4MQsY/s576/DSC05271.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648680921473067186" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">once i got them home i made sure to check for little buggies...</div><div style="text-align: center;">and i also hosed them down.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My future plan for the winter is to change out the jute rug for a sheep skin rug </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just in case you were wondering..</div><div style="text-align: center;">My new authentic German grain sack is from Maria's wonderful shop <a href="http://www.dreamywhitesonline.com/">Dreamy Whites Online</a>.. </div><div style="text-align: center;">it is the perfect accessory to drape over my couch.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The gorgeous taper holders and cute mini latte bowls are from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">Today was official the last day of summer for us. </div><div style="text-align: center; ">The girls start pre-school tomorrow.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">it's going to be an emotional week for me with my babies gone at school, luckily they're only gone two days a week.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">This will free up some time get some projects done and once again to come around and visit my favorite blogs and maybe even discover some new ones! </div><div style="text-align: center; ">i miss talking to you!</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">I hope you have a wonderful week my friends!</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">until next time,</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">xo</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Cheryl</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">I'm sharing this at.. <a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/">Tuesday's Treasures</a>, <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/">White Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a>, </div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/">Wow Us Wednesdays</a>, <a href="http://craftberrybush.blogspot.com/">Craftberry Bush</a> and <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">Show and Tell Friday</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-2652351812490697292011-08-29T22:44:00.001-07:002011-09-01T21:55:44.535-07:00Chelsea Flea Market Find<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ODWiFmMVNBY/Tlxp2nrBlyI/AAAAAAAABTY/KMBSO7ucUCI/s1600/DSC05002opening.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ODWiFmMVNBY/Tlxp2nrBlyI/AAAAAAAABTY/KMBSO7ucUCI/s576/DSC05002opening.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646504419899053858" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"></span></u></span></div><u></u><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">i hope you all had a wonderful weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Two weeks ago my fiance and i were shopping at the Chelsea Antique Flea Market in NYC and</div><div style="text-align: center;">we came across this nifty little contraption called the U.S. Cook Stove Drier, introduced in 1893 and sold for $8.50! It was</div><div style="text-align: center;">used long ago by farmers to dry out fruit.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">i love how unusual it is and how much character it brings into the room by using it as a side table.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qk5DBWtoFTI/TlxnjzoJ-GI/AAAAAAAABTI/RzmymWQpj3c/s576/DSC05018overexposed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646501897667475554" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></span></div><div><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"></span></u></div><u></u><div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hrHhocEuZoU/Tlxo1icoQlI/AAAAAAAABTQ/m3oNaGjOjYU/s1600/DSC05049front.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hrHhocEuZoU/Tlxo1icoQlI/AAAAAAAABTQ/m3oNaGjOjYU/s576/DSC05049front.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646503301804999250" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u></u></div><u></u><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BoOpjduknqw/TlxmgCUbOEI/AAAAAAAABTA/1Wk1vlnYbRE/s576/DSC05024featherfront.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646500733380147266" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"></span></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r8bD38wB8n0/TlxlRq3eKGI/AAAAAAAABS4/TN6CpXS7JwE/s576/DSC05091couchexp..jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646499387054893154" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"></span></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">the beautifully aged wood really warms up the room</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center; ">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">i'll be back later this week to share my new coffee table!</div><div style="text-align: center; "></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center; ">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">Have a great week my friends!</div><div style="text-align: center; "></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center; ">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">until next time, </div><div style="text-align: center; "></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center; ">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">xo</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Cheryl</div><div style="text-align: center; "></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center; ">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">I'm sharing this at.. <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">Feathered Nest Friday</a>, <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/">White Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Vintage Inspiration Friday</a> and <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">Show and Tell Friday</a></div><div style="text-align: center; "></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center; "></div><div></div></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-75268588012704635682011-08-26T20:40:00.000-07:002011-08-26T20:40:00.942-07:00NYC Adventure Part 2 and "the stylist guide to NYC"<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-atL5sZ-eJ4k/TlMnJJMcCMI/AAAAAAAABRw/enmOQu_c5fU/s1600/DSC03791.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-atL5sZ-eJ4k/TlMnJJMcCMI/AAAAAAAABRw/enmOQu_c5fU/s576/DSC03791.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643897796065757378" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(<a href="http://www.grownyc.org/unionsquaregreenmarket">Union Square Greenmarket</a>)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so excited to be back and i have so much to share with you!</div><div style="text-align: center;">We had a wonderful trip to Yosemite!</div><div style="text-align: center;">it really got me in the fall spirit and i brought back a few things i'd like to share with you soon.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">i'll start where i left off on my NY trip...</div><div style="text-align: center;"> After stumbling upon <a href="http://www.fishseddy.com/">Fishs Eddy</a> and picking up a vintage tablecloth, we went the Farmer's market that was only a block away.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WZQBKDWZEOw/TlMmdghI1-I/AAAAAAAABRg/pTspQYRYGrI/s1600/DSC03809.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WZQBKDWZEOw/TlMmdghI1-I/AAAAAAAABRg/pTspQYRYGrI/s576/DSC03809.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643897046412351458" /></a>
<br /><div><div style="text-align: center;">we decided on some apples, european cheese and freshly baked bread. After we finished our lovely treat,</div><div style="text-align: center;">we napped under the huge trees in Central Park..</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LL8ehAafNFo/TlMlVKKvCCI/AAAAAAAABRY/xARb3o0e0nA/s1600/DSC03831.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LL8ehAafNFo/TlMlVKKvCCI/AAAAAAAABRY/xARb3o0e0nA/s576/DSC03831.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643895803462223906" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/">Central Park NYC</a>)</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">it was hard to imagine what could top this moment until we headed to..</div><div>
<br /></div></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VUmPtEITHJM/TlMlUmSV5WI/AAAAAAAABRQ/hNVVCuypfdM/s1600/DSC03926.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VUmPtEITHJM/TlMlUmSV5WI/AAAAAAAABRQ/hNVVCuypfdM/s576/DSC03926.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643895793830454626" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecentralparkboathouse.com/"> The Loeb Boathouse</a> and rented a romantic row boat for an hour, fun!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After a wonderful afternoon we were back to the streets where we</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"></span></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Z07gyL1T1Q/TlMi7rn1pCI/AAAAAAAABQ4/Q1xwg0Jp-o4/s1600/DSC03981.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Z07gyL1T1Q/TlMi7rn1pCI/AAAAAAAABQ4/Q1xwg0Jp-o4/s576/DSC03981.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643893166742807586" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">admired street art </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5B5Y4v3w5Ic/TlMi7c7dc0I/AAAAAAAABQw/jQ92eoswz6c/s1600/DSC03975.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5B5Y4v3w5Ic/TlMi7c7dc0I/AAAAAAAABQw/jQ92eoswz6c/s576/DSC03975.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643893162798576450" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(<a href="http://www.purlsoho.com/purl">Purl Soho</a>)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and stopped at tiny boutiques.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aGUY5b5I85o/TlMhoiS-eMI/AAAAAAAABQo/NGZP9R8G9Z0/s1600/DSC03985.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aGUY5b5I85o/TlMhoiS-eMI/AAAAAAAABQo/NGZP9R8G9Z0/s576/DSC03985.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643891738310244546" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(</span><a href="http://www.bondno9.com/?gclid=CLu_oYGk7qoCFWkZQgodsViTOA"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Bond No. 9</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">some were so tempting with pretty and sparkling things in the window</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"></span></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TfGxfBXQA0I/TlMgY0TrVPI/AAAAAAAABQY/d4pI4FWM3RY/s1600/DSC04002.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TfGxfBXQA0I/TlMgY0TrVPI/AAAAAAAABQY/d4pI4FWM3RY/s576/DSC04002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643890368755487986" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(Chelsea Antiques Garage)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">we shopped at indoor flea markets</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KLSsgnqenGs/TlMfyMjy8AI/AAAAAAAABQQ/6T3AkmskXZc/s1600/DSC04011.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KLSsgnqenGs/TlMfyMjy8AI/AAAAAAAABQQ/6T3AkmskXZc/s576/DSC04011.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643889705250648066" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(West 25th between 5th and 6th)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and outdoor flea markets </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-khXjVgot_lk/TlMeUpKA4BI/AAAAAAAABQI/Nva_ydgwqr0/s1600/DSC04019.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-khXjVgot_lk/TlMeUpKA4BI/AAAAAAAABQI/Nva_ydgwqr0/s576/DSC04019.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643888098019434514" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(<a href="http://www.stumptowncoffee.com/locations/nyc-ace">Stumptown Coffee Roasters</a>)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">and tasted the coffee of NYC..</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iw160wnwGbw/TlMeUENsvKI/AAAAAAAABQA/68-d57xmvcw/s1600/DSC04024.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iw160wnwGbw/TlMeUENsvKI/AAAAAAAABQA/68-d57xmvcw/s576/DSC04024.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643888088102780066" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">which was truly amazing coffee!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rHKWv8r8BXo/TlMM4irsYpI/AAAAAAAABPQ/-3fsfiRgQys/s1600/DSC04132.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; " src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rHKWv8r8BXo/TlMM4irsYpI/AAAAAAAABPQ/-3fsfiRgQys/s576/DSC04132.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643868923547640466" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.abccarpet.com/store/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(ABC Carpet & Home)</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">this would be our last stop on our NYC trip..</div><div style="text-align: center;">it was a designers dream!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BoDidNcbjz0/TlMLw3v8xjI/AAAAAAAABPI/dYoE7pbUyf0/s1600/DSC041764thfloor.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BoDidNcbjz0/TlMLw3v8xjI/AAAAAAAABPI/dYoE7pbUyf0/s576/DSC041764thfloor.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643867692252055090" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">it was filled with eye candy..</div><div style="text-align: center;">tons of antiques and vintage goodies!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EpoNMbWTlA8/TlMJi8hlEaI/AAAAAAAABPA/QHK8G-sxTQY/s1600/DSC04143yacovintage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EpoNMbWTlA8/TlMJi8hlEaI/AAAAAAAABPA/QHK8G-sxTQY/s576/DSC04143yacovintage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643865253992534434" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">floor after floor of the most amazing stuff..</div><div style="text-align: center;">6 floors to be exact</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cI9Cv_LYFuo/TlMJiobElvI/AAAAAAAABO4/Xpkh8SV1wZs/s1600/DSC04165floor5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cI9Cv_LYFuo/TlMJiobElvI/AAAAAAAABO4/Xpkh8SV1wZs/s576/DSC04165floor5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643865248596530930" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eFi6xaMAkKs/TlMIa6PjzTI/AAAAAAAABOw/1LXRPlkx9Mc/s1600/DSC04162settee.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eFi6xaMAkKs/TlMIa6PjzTI/AAAAAAAABOw/1LXRPlkx9Mc/s576/DSC04162settee.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643864016429501746" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">even the walls and columns in this store were to die for!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All of the stores i shared with you can be found in this fabulous book called </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20869038&navAction=jump&navCount=">"The Stylist's Guide to NYC"</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i happened upon this terrific book at Anthropologie the day before i was to leave for NYC.</div><div style="text-align: center;">it had me at hello!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dear friends, .. do not go to NYC without it!</div><div style="text-align: center;">it list the best shops in NYC, plus more!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This weekend i'm hosting my sister's baby shower... </div><div style="text-align: center;">i'm really excited and hoping everything runs smoothly!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">in the next few days, i'll share an amazing treasure i found at the Chelsea Flea Market...</div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time,</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">i'm sharing this at <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">Show and Tell Friday</a> and <a href="http://abeachcottage.com/">Good Life Wednesday</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-22487888536702145002011-08-17T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-17T06:00:13.047-07:00New York Adventure<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_bMu1icn05M/TktLQ0AdNtI/AAAAAAAABN8/nPzzzkyXmDU/s1600/DSC03679menu.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_bMu1icn05M/TktLQ0AdNtI/AAAAAAAABN8/nPzzzkyXmDU/s576/DSC03679menu.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641685710422226642" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(</span><a href="http://www.thestandardgrill.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Standard Restaurant</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My fiance and i arrived early in New York, fresh off the red-eye flight to start our day at 7:00am. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We excitely gulped down some coffee and started our journey....</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our first stop was a street filled with flower and decor shops. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Remarkably, this "flower market" opens at 4am, we were able to enjoy all the sights and smells while the sun was still coming up!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-esnlwF1WCgw/TktjCZRjpTI/AAAAAAAABOE/GYQONz-s9Zc/s1600/DSC03730.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-esnlwF1WCgw/TktjCZRjpTI/AAAAAAAABOE/GYQONz-s9Zc/s576/DSC03730.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641711851007092018" /></a></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M2jSv65_RR0/TksIjGzXWRI/AAAAAAAABNc/Lf0EHEpzudU/s1600/DSC03711.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oU7_5PnpXl0/TksDIaKqtoI/AAAAAAAABNE/OLzx3aS3Sn4/s1600/DSC03730.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(Flower shops on 28th St between 6th and 7th Avenues)</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M2jSv65_RR0/TksIjGzXWRI/AAAAAAAABNc/Lf0EHEpzudU/s1600/DSC03711.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; " src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M2jSv65_RR0/TksIjGzXWRI/AAAAAAAABNc/Lf0EHEpzudU/s576/DSC03711.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641612357426174226" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(B & J Florist Supply)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kaBq0cYJOWA/TksH9YFYWII/AAAAAAAABNU/w8TyEnFTfzY/s1600/DSC03717.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kaBq0cYJOWA/TksH9YFYWII/AAAAAAAABNU/w8TyEnFTfzY/s576/DSC03717.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641611709230110850" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">We found a shop filled with Asian natural fibers, perfect for weaving, knitting, and crochet...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Their ready-made samples were beautiful!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">
<br /></span></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lp32UxPUAGg/TksGGxPOJWI/AAAAAAAABNM/v25rrZKLM94/s1600/DSC03723.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lp32UxPUAGg/TksGGxPOJWI/AAAAAAAABNM/v25rrZKLM94/s576/DSC03723.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641609671577838946" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(</span><a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/home"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Habu</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I couldn't wait to check out this next shop...</div><div style="text-align: center;">We found a shop that manufactures beautiful mannequins--i've been dreaming of having my own mannequin for a long time now..</div><div style="text-align: center;">this mannequin pictured below has an interesting story, it actually survived hurricane Katrina and was returned to the store by its original owner. </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f4zQdS-bORc/TksB8Be7pII/AAAAAAAABM0/Y81Kd43fzhk/s1600/DSC03738.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f4zQdS-bORc/TksB8Be7pII/AAAAAAAABM0/Y81Kd43fzhk/s576/DSC03738.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641605088913630338" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(</span><a href="http://www.manex-usa.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Manex USA</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">
<br /></span></span></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SbEzkhEPl5c/Tkr_9NsbfaI/AAAAAAAABMk/y2O3Y2AdYRQ/s1600/DSC03745.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;x;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SbEzkhEPl5c/Tkr_9NsbfaI/AAAAAAAABMk/y2O3Y2AdYRQ/s576/DSC03745.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641602910348082594" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">we stumbled across this next shop on our way to the farmers market...</div><div style="text-align: center;">i think my eyes popped out of my head!</div><div style="text-align: center;">the timing couldn't have been any more perfect..</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hOV47ttRcJQ/TksOy3SrQOI/AAAAAAAABN0/ZzlpqMuJA2M/s1600/DSC03770linens.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hOV47ttRcJQ/TksOy3SrQOI/AAAAAAAABN0/ZzlpqMuJA2M/s576/DSC03770linens.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641619225210208482" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_474tcOrRwo/Tkr-8SmN8xI/AAAAAAAABMc/FENv8vxcEhc/s1600/DSC03770.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.fishseddy.com/">Fishs Eddy</a>)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">i grabbed a vintage table cloth for our picnic in the park..</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1Ajk8aPFGoA/Tkr-TQnEc7I/AAAAAAAABMU/Z_hjg4-HqJw/s1600/DSC03762.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1Ajk8aPFGoA/Tkr-TQnEc7I/AAAAAAAABMU/Z_hjg4-HqJw/s576/DSC03762.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641601090064774066" /></a>
<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OVqjAsfU_t4/Tkr9fRdW5WI/AAAAAAAABMM/gz0ok4jpXyU/s1600/DSC03771.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OVqjAsfU_t4/Tkr9fRdW5WI/AAAAAAAABMM/gz0ok4jpXyU/s576/DSC03771.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641600196939277666" /></a>
<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CYFWJ3PXUQ4/Tkr8Z4asCLI/AAAAAAAABME/S0hQlM8N7iU/s1600/DSC03765.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CYFWJ3PXUQ4/Tkr8Z4asCLI/AAAAAAAABME/S0hQlM8N7iU/s576/DSC03765.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641599004806219954" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"> i'll be sharing the rest of our trip with you next week.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i'm in the middle of packing, again.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Our family is off to Yosemite tomorrow with 3 other families...</div><div style="text-align: center;">can't wait!</div><div style="text-align: center;">i'm told there will be no internet or phone connection out there..</div><div style="text-align: center;">It might take me a little while longer to get caught up on everyone's blogs!</div><div style="text-align: center;">i miss reading all of your posts. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a wonderful week and weekend my friends..</div><div style="text-align: center;">and i'll see you next week!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time,</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-5250067462335969762011-08-09T23:19:00.001-07:002011-08-09T23:23:29.798-07:00Chippy Metal Cabinet<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c9UvakMbXU8/TkILlyb2fAI/AAAAAAAABL8/R288rxYPyuQ/s1600/DSC03426.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;x;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c9UvakMbXU8/TkILlyb2fAI/AAAAAAAABL8/R288rxYPyuQ/s576/DSC03426.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639082427242937346" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I want to share with you my seafoam green chippy metal cabinet I found at a garage sale for only $8 dollars.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The lady i bought it from said she used to work at a veterinarian clinic and it was going to be thrown away but she rescued it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It now stands proudly in my entryway and pairs perfectly with my sign.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bCliL1nIFCM/TkILLkf-wSI/AAAAAAAABL0/y64cJ1vm_yc/s1600/DSC03436.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bCliL1nIFCM/TkILLkf-wSI/AAAAAAAABL0/y64cJ1vm_yc/s576/DSC03436.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639081976825561378" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If i sing the song "You Are My Sunshine" at any other time than at night, my kids will say, "it's not bedtime." </div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been singing that song to both of my daughter's since they were babies so i was excited to find a sign with the lyrics on it.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you enjoy the rest of your week!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time, </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sharing this at.. <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/">Faded Charm</a>, <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a> and <a href="http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/">Miss Mustard Seed</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-26585724112881064862011-08-04T21:01:00.001-07:002011-08-05T08:39:56.414-07:00Vanity Makeover and Four Elements to My Design<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9DZ97tNec8o/TjtXOOlYv6I/AAAAAAAABLs/EbBRgVdZTCk/s1600/DSC03297.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9DZ97tNec8o/TjtXOOlYv6I/AAAAAAAABLs/EbBRgVdZTCk/s576/DSC03297.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637195260529000354" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Whether working on a small corner of a room or an entire room, there are four key elements i use when decorating. These four key elements are: old, new, feminine and rustic. All of these elements are either displayed on or surrounding my vanity.</div><div style="text-align: center;">When combing these four elements, i think it's the perfect balance of opposites--and these opposites attract! it creates the most beautiful space.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--V-zlheK3rQ/TjtWrcaBUaI/AAAAAAAABLk/Y4dPWFMSfRc/s1600/DSC03314.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--V-zlheK3rQ/TjtWrcaBUaI/AAAAAAAABLk/Y4dPWFMSfRc/s576/DSC03314.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637194662944002466" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">i have put together a list of the items in each category for you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Some of these items may fit into more than one category.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c0RXxyOvAyM/TjtWAj_mKyI/AAAAAAAABLc/ydekvWy8Lxk/s1600/DSC03182.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c0RXxyOvAyM/TjtWAj_mKyI/AAAAAAAABLc/ydekvWy8Lxk/s576/DSC03182.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637193926246279970" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Old: A European mirror, galvanized bucket, industrial stool, two glass lamps and a French book and clock</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">New: a fresh coat of paint, burlap lampshades and mercury glass knobs</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">Feminine: roses, a scarf, European mirror and rhinestones around the French clock</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rustic: a stack of wicker baskets and burlap lampshades</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wCs-3eUc2hs/TjtVgrsuJSI/AAAAAAAABLU/wtLYmQ7o5pc/s1600/DSC03337.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wCs-3eUc2hs/TjtVgrsuJSI/AAAAAAAABLU/wtLYmQ7o5pc/s576/DSC03337.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637193378558780706" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a lovely place to just sit and put on make-up. In addition to that, it's now the place where my girls climb up and play and spin around on--until its time for me to do their hair. Someday, that stool is going to stop spinning... and just because of that, i might let them spin a couple more times. : )</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uyhQXSC-Yuk/TjtU4tKS-yI/AAAAAAAABLM/q_WvG3aqPno/s1600/DSC03193.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uyhQXSC-Yuk/TjtU4tKS-yI/AAAAAAAABLM/q_WvG3aqPno/s576/DSC03193.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637192691756497698" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Here is a picture of my vanity before i painted it grey. i loved it white too! The overall vision of my bedroom make-over called for the new coat of grey. Hopefully i'll be able to reveal that soon! </div><div style="text-align: center;">i also took off the round mirror and replaced it with an antique european hanging mirror. </div><div style="text-align: center;">i will recycle the old mirror and have it cut to fit a frame i already have.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XeO-zUsDXPQ/TjtT7rYSSJI/AAAAAAAABLE/syVzqE45LAM/s1600/DSC01356.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XeO-zUsDXPQ/TjtT7rYSSJI/AAAAAAAABLE/syVzqE45LAM/s576/DSC01356.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637191643306281106" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.oldspanishdays-fiesta.org/new/index.php">Fiesta</a> is upon us here in Santa Barbara. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It's old tradition my family has been participating in since I was a kid.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sharing this at <a href="http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/">Miss Mustard Seed</a>, <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a>, <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a> and <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a> </div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-76060909627485535662011-08-02T22:40:00.001-07:002011-08-02T22:49:39.204-07:00French Antique Plates<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SLrujqIQQ5M/TjeLkVPJ1AI/AAAAAAAABK0/CPhDSISF1Vc/s1600/DSC03210.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SLrujqIQQ5M/TjeLkVPJ1AI/AAAAAAAABK0/CPhDSISF1Vc/s576/DSC03210.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636126914969719810" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> i found these French antique plates in one of my favorite antique stores over the weekend.</div><div style="text-align: center;">These plates made me melt inside. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n2QEd_GErNA/TjeK6WeDnvI/AAAAAAAABKs/59Tq5-zqrfM/s1600/DSC03209.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n2QEd_GErNA/TjeK6WeDnvI/AAAAAAAABKs/59Tq5-zqrfM/s576/DSC03209.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636126193746157298" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">i love the rich detail on each plate and<br />that they are a perfectly mismatched set!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lnx04UISo00/TjeKZWIy1aI/AAAAAAAABKk/WYYxK2fTpxQ/s1600/DSC03225.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lnx04UISo00/TjeKZWIy1aI/AAAAAAAABKk/WYYxK2fTpxQ/s576/DSC03225.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636125626721293730" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so eager to create a table setting with them! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">I'll be back later this week with my vanity makeover!</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">until next time,</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">xo</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Cheryl</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">I'm sharing this at <a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/">White Wednesday</a></div><div><br /></div></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-17299010107789703292011-08-01T21:30:00.001-07:002011-08-02T19:50:48.814-07:00A Photo Contest and Mini Pies<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tHpb3raHZNc/Ti4ItDL0bqI/AAAAAAAABIs/9fV_7PGUp7g/s1600/DSC02281.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tHpb3raHZNc/Ti4ItDL0bqI/AAAAAAAABIs/9fV_7PGUp7g/s576/DSC02281.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633449753929084578" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you all had a great weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you remember the photo down below from my blueberry picking <a href="http://sweetyoungjourney.blogspot.com/2011/07/santa-barbara-blueberry-picking.html">post</a>?</div><div style="text-align: center;">It tied for first place in the Santa Barbara Bluberry photo contest!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I'll admit, I was a little intimidated entering my photos in the contest--it was the first time I've ever done anything like that before.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D3fnBeOH3o8/Tg_gxWQ83II/AAAAAAAABE4/HLEhClgOt2c/s1600/chase%2Band%2Bgirls%2Band%2Bexposure.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;x;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D3fnBeOH3o8/Tg_gxWQ83II/AAAAAAAABE4/HLEhClgOt2c/s576/chase%2Band%2Bgirls%2Band%2Bexposure.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624961598003928194" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The goal of the contest was to capture the beauty of the ranch and the experience of "u-picking" blueberries. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t5td9SrGHVk/Ti7k3pMbQpI/AAAAAAAABJE/bwUQagloxTM/s1600/DSC02222.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;x;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t5td9SrGHVk/Ti7k3pMbQpI/AAAAAAAABJE/bwUQagloxTM/s576/DSC02222.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633691828488979090" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The prize was 2.5 pounds of fresh blueberries, a jar of Santa Barbara Blueberry Jam and a jar of Santa Barbara Blueberry Honey. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> While shopping in William Sonoma a couple weeks ago I came across a <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/breville-pie-maker-bpi640xl/?pkey=e%7Cpie%7C25%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C12&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Feature_Recipe_Rule-_-">mini pie maker</a>. It made my heart go pitter-patter because i knew my girls would light up once i brought it home and told them we would be making pies. So with my winnings, the girls and i made mini blueberry pies...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></u></span></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mIkSPlp7_A4/TjJHJGyytRI/AAAAAAAABKU/YLTCknSfL0I/s1600/DSC02568.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mIkSPlp7_A4/TjJHJGyytRI/AAAAAAAABKU/YLTCknSfL0I/s576/DSC02568.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634644305561957650" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aKteGREKBoU/TjJGmCs7P6I/AAAAAAAABKM/O-4P1hMgsTc/s1600/DSC02556.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aKteGREKBoU/TjJGmCs7P6I/AAAAAAAABKM/O-4P1hMgsTc/s576/DSC02556.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634643703168188322" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></u></span></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uTg5w-c57Ek/TjJFjMw-n8I/AAAAAAAABJ8/B2frx9ZaHio/s1600/DSC02607.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uTg5w-c57Ek/TjJFjMw-n8I/AAAAAAAABJ8/B2frx9ZaHio/s576/DSC02607.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634642554818305986" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">i also picked up a book called <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/mini-pies-cookbook/?pkey=e%7Cmini%2Bpie%7C2%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C2&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Feature_Recipe_Rule-_-">Mini Pies</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rOCAtMEQkuQ/TjJEShzY7LI/AAAAAAAABJs/AYf_QhfTXhc/s1600/DSC02621.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rOCAtMEQkuQ/TjJEShzY7LI/AAAAAAAABJs/AYf_QhfTXhc/s576/DSC02621.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634641168896158898" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JyKw_KovT5o/TjJDYpj7dcI/AAAAAAAABJk/nNJzctkVelo/s1600/DSC02622.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JyKw_KovT5o/TjJDYpj7dcI/AAAAAAAABJk/nNJzctkVelo/s576/DSC02622.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634640174546384322" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The girls eyes were big and their tummies were growling, they didn't want to wait for Mommy to do a photo shoot of their pies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>So i took them out, piled them high and snapped a quick photo.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HDlU0sAoqUg/TjJExNpG9OI/AAAAAAAABJ0/RHqpe8xd1D4/s1600/DSC02625.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HDlU0sAoqUg/TjJExNpG9OI/AAAAAAAABJ0/RHqpe8xd1D4/s576/DSC02625.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634641696060273890" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a6uVAueYf4M/TjIj_weY3CI/AAAAAAAABJc/9CRMp61yOjs/s1600/DSC02656.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a6uVAueYf4M/TjIj_weY3CI/AAAAAAAABJc/9CRMp61yOjs/s576/DSC02656.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634605662045002786" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Happy August my friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be back in a couple days to share my find over the weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo </div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">i'm sharing this at <a href="http://www.abeachcottage.com/2011/08/good-life-wednesday-at-my-place.html#more-4786">A Beach Cottage</a> and <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-7980865231296881752011-07-28T08:57:00.001-07:002011-07-28T09:01:08.310-07:00Sling Chair Makeover<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QZb-OCaEaIU/TjFzLXbBvdI/AAAAAAAABJU/FbkHP1fz9UE/s1600/DSC02359.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QZb-OCaEaIU/TjFzLXbBvdI/AAAAAAAABJU/FbkHP1fz9UE/s576/DSC02359.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634411247920332242" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today i want to share with you a little project i did over the weekend... </div><div style="text-align: center;">i re-covered my sling chair in one of my vintage french grain sacks. The blue and red stripes give the chair an elegant, beachy-chic look. I just love the way it turned out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a photo of the sling chair before i recovered it...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3bQcXVpDO_o/TjFyq41c9BI/AAAAAAAABJM/hwSKS5n1t2g/s1600/DSC01998.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3bQcXVpDO_o/TjFyq41c9BI/AAAAAAAABJM/hwSKS5n1t2g/s576/DSC01998.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634410689953854482" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The bottom of the chair is stamped Made In France</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">i can't believe August is just around the corner.. </div><div style="text-align: center;">best wishes for a great weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sharing this at.. <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a>, <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a>, <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a> and <a href="http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/">Miss Mustard Seed</a></div></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710876829960001472.post-57487577205630981232011-07-19T16:33:00.001-07:002011-07-21T15:35:35.201-07:00No-Sew French Grain Sack Placemats<div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cd8rlYAQ9QU/TiUZcPk-LjI/AAAAAAAABIc/k3ACi4tIc7s/s1600/DSC01952.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cd8rlYAQ9QU/TiUZcPk-LjI/AAAAAAAABIc/k3ACi4tIc7s/s576/DSC01952.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630934882105306674" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Friends!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a quick and easy no-sew project that anyone can do.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Materials and Tools needed:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Grain Sack </div><div style="text-align: center;">Scissors</div><div style="text-align: center;">Seam Ripper</div><div style="text-align: center;">Measuring Tape</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JU_VxujlE_s/TiUY3RVFGnI/AAAAAAAABIU/r-hq3JeWMuw/s1600/full%2Bplace%2Bmat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JU_VxujlE_s/TiUY3RVFGnI/AAAAAAAABIU/r-hq3JeWMuw/s576/full%2Bplace%2Bmat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630934246920362610" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Use your seam ripper to open your grain sack into one long piece.</div><div style="text-align: center;">if you would like a visual on how to open your grain sack into one long piece, go<a href="http://sweetyoungjourney.blogspot.com/2011/07/summer-table-setting-for-two.html"> </a><a href="http://sweetyoungjourney.blogspot.com/2011/06/no-sew-grain-sack-runner_27.html">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cut out a rectangle that's 19" x 14".</div><div style="text-align: center;">Make sure to cut off any hemmed sides.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Leaving a hemmed side will prevent you from getting that raw-edge look.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LGNz8lAjnzU/TiUYteZu_OI/AAAAAAAABIM/p-O0wqFTNrU/s1600/raw%2Bedge.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LGNz8lAjnzU/TiUYteZu_OI/AAAAAAAABIM/p-O0wqFTNrU/s576/raw%2Bedge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630934078630853858" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To achieve the raw-edge look simply throw the placemats into the washing machine. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a little tip: if desired, use a pin to pull out more thread and if necessary use scissors to trim any unwanted thread.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xDi7boryZ6M/TiUYShjv0fI/AAAAAAAABIE/51u3LG4Iqbo/s1600/tri%2Bof%2Bplace%2Bmats.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xDi7boryZ6M/TiUYShjv0fI/AAAAAAAABIE/51u3LG4Iqbo/s576/tri%2Bof%2Bplace%2Bmats.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630933615621689842" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">i tied the placemats together with some thread and replaced a traditional bow with an old enamel clock face.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wouldn't these make a lovely handmade gift?</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Tuesday my friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">until next time,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheryl<br /><br />I'm sharing this at.. <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a>, <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage </a>and <a href="http://www.freckledlaundry.com/">Freckled Laundry</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div></div></div>Sweet Young Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717992914171896366noreply@blogger.com16