Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Halloween Table on the Porch

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Hey! Let's set the Halloween table in the sunroom today.


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Our little table in there is the perfect setting.


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A touch of whimsy from last year's black roses.


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Witch Hat napkin rings and placemats (Dillard's) are from last year, too.

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Candy corn bowls from Dollar General. Napkins from last year, too.

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Time for the candles.







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THANKS FOR VISITING ME TODAY, AND PLEASE JOIN SUSAN FOR TABLESCAPE THURSDAY FOR WONDERFUL TABLES!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Newport, RI

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We stayed at the "Yankee Peddler Inn",an old house circa 1800's.

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I had Room #9 all to myself,which I loved only it was supposed to be haunted. No encounters for me, thank goodness.

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.Would you have stayed in THIS room????

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This was the cozy,downstairs breakfast area.

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Loved it!

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View from one of the marinas at Newport. It's such a beautiful place. No wonder the rich used it for their summer periods.

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How'd you like to have this for your backyard view? (View from one of the huge mansions at Newport)

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View of light house from ferry to Martha's Vineyard.

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It's so pretty there.

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I loved this yellow house.

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Beautiful fall flowers.

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Closeup of lighthouse.

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Sunset on Martha's Vineyard

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A very STRANGE/SCARY Fountain



I'm joining Susan at A Southern Daydreamer for "Outdoor Wednesday"


Monday, October 17, 2011

Outside Decoration for Fall

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Hi,bloggy friends. Here's my front door!

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I love this basket of mums from Walmart.Looks like metal,but it's plastic.

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My fall wreath. A gift from best friend, Gloria.

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I've had this sign for years, but I love it.

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Oh! I see four little feet hiding behind it.

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It's my two g'daughters having fun helping me decorate.

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Jamie found a leaf that looks like BIG HALLOWEEN LIPS!
HOPE EVERYBODY IS HAVING A WONDERFUL FALL!

Friday, October 14, 2011

Pink Houses of Martha’s Vineyard

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Hi! Here we are (I'm 2nd from right) starting out on our fun trip to Newport, RI



NOTE: I don't know why my pics are so far apart. My efforts to fix the problem have not worked.
SORRY!

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Martha's Vineyard had adorable summer cottages! I wanted to show you some o f the PINK ones.



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The flowers were still beautiful, too.


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Love this pink courtyard


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This house had a REALLY pink porch!



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I loved the pink polka dotted flower pots.


Maybe a bit too much on this porch. :)


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Wonderful gingerbread work.


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This last house wasn't on Martha's Vineyard, but I loved it too. I don't like the shrub hiding it though Alas! All good things must come to an end. Sunset On Martha's Vineyard.





I'm linking to "Pink Saturday" over at Beverly's. More wonderful Pinks over there!