tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45185321248544394472024-03-01T00:39:00.860-05:00Mason BayMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765235337226138107noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518532124854439447.post-21643063759819845482011-04-01T16:00:00.001-04:002011-04-01T16:00:22.643-04:00Mason Bay Etsy ShopIt has been a while since my last post, but my time has been very valuable, the last few weeks. Every minute I have to spare, I spend with my children. <br />
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Here is a little something, I would love to share with you. I will try hard this next week to post more.<br />
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I started making hair accessories as a way to justify watching television in the middle of the afternoon. I have been selling them at my Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MasonBay?ref=si_shop">Mason Bay</a>.<br />
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A while back my sister and I had decided to start making necklace's, earrings, and rings. We finally added the new cargo to our store.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are just a few of my favorites, so head on over to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MasonBay?ref=si_shop">Mason Bay</a> and check out the amazing necklace's and let me know which on is your favorite. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Im really not sure what is going on here, but I know my children and husband are loving it. <br />
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Today I baked Chocolate cupcakes.<br />
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Spring colored frosting, looks so beautiful on the tops of the chocolate cakes.<br />
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In Martha Stewarts magazine, I seen some neat designs you can do with colored cupcakes. You could arrange them in different patterns for any type of occasion. <br />
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I put small chocolate chips on top of the frosting to top off the delightful cupcakes.<br />
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I can not wait for spring, so I am bringing it in with these wonderful colors.<br />
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cream together<br />
1/2 c. solid shortening<br />
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I am still waiting to hit 115 followers, so I can give something wonderful away.<br />
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Parties Im linked to.<br />
<a href="http://nightowlcrafting.blogspot.com/2011/03/hoos-got-talent-42.html">Night Owl Crafting</a><br />
<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/2011/03/whatever-goes-wednesday-57.html">Someday Crafts</a><br />
<a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/2011/03/strut-your-stuff-blog-link-party-st.html">Somewhat Simple</a><br />
<a href="http://sewmuchado.blogspot.com/">Sew Much Ado</a><br />
<a href="http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-weeks-cravings-linky-party-20-go.html">Moms Crazy Cooking</a><br />
<a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2011/03/remodelaholics-anonymous-63-blog-link.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Remodelaholic%20(Remodelaholic)">Remodelaholic</a><br />
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Until Next Time,<br />
MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765235337226138107noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518532124854439447.post-23812294100740523252011-03-11T15:20:00.000-05:002011-03-11T15:20:57.863-05:00Easy Cherry CheesecakeLet me first say, that my heart goes out to all the Tsunami victims. What a horrible event, and my prayers go out to them, that is all I can do, but prayer is something huge. We just have to remember that God is in control of EVERYTHING.<br />
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With all the snow today, I thought, I needed to make something fun and delicious.<br />
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Cherry Cheesecake in muffin cups sounded perfect. These amazing cheesecakes were so easy to make.<br />
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2 8oz. Pkgs. cream cheese softened<br />
3/4 c. sugar<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 t. vanilla extract<br />
1 T. lemon juice<br />
vanilla wafers<br />
can of cherry pie filling<br />
paper mini muffin cups<br />
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Blend first 5 ingredients together until light and fluffy; set aside. Place a vanilla wafer in the bottom of the paper lined mini- muffin cups. Fill each 2/3 full with cream cheese mixture; bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. cool; spoon cherry pie filling on top of each cheesecake. <br />
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According to my husband the cheesecakes were really yummy. So you really should try them. I'm not a huge dessert eater. But Im a huge fan of making them.<br />
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MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765235337226138107noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518532124854439447.post-10547801241975428462011-03-09T08:54:00.006-05:002011-03-18T15:01:23.288-04:00Colored PostcardsMail Call! <br />
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Today Baylie and Mason delievered mail to Mr. Tiger, Pink Puppy, Tuck the turtle, and many other stuffed animals.<br />
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Felt mail was such a delight to make. I had several colors, which made the mail more exciting.<br />
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I used my sewing machine to sew around the edges and for the 3 center lines.<br />
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For the stamps, I cut out fun shapes out of fabric and felt.<br />
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I am having so much fun with the kids, playing mailman. <br />
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I am always looking for new ways to entertain the children, exspecially during the winter. <br />
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Parties I am linked to.<br />
<a href="http://nightowlcrafting.blogspot.com/2011/03/hoos-got-talent-41.html">Night Owl Crafting</a><br />
<a href="http://tearosehome.blogspot.com/2011/03/link-party-no-45_09.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TeaRoseHome+%28Tea+Rose+Home%29">Tea Rose Home</a><br />
<a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/03/under-100-linky-party_09.html">Beyond the Picket Fence</a><br />
<a href="http://sassysites.blogspot.com/">Sassy Sites</a><br />
<a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/2011/03/strut-your-stuff-blog-link-party-st.html">Somewhat Simple</a><br />
<a href="http://sunscholars.blogspot.com/2011/03/for-kids-friday-3.html">Sun Scholars</a><br />
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MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765235337226138107noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518532124854439447.post-29268824237062278442011-03-07T15:18:00.006-05:002011-03-11T10:47:23.264-05:00Clothesline CalendarIt only took 2 months, but I finally had some time, to make myself a calendar. <br />
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I printed these adorable owl calendars off from <a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/p/owl-lover-2011-calendar.html">My Owl Barn</a>.<br />
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I attached the calendars to clothespins, and then clipped them onto a piece of hemp.<br />
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The best part of finally getting to a calendar, is that I am now motivated to get my desk area done.<br />
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Really, could these be any cuter?<br />
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I can not wait until spring, so I can start on my new desk. <br />
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I have amazing plans, that I can not wait to start on.<br />
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My sister and I, have also been working on my mothers dining room ,and I can not wait to show you the transformation when it is done.<br />
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Don't forget once I hit 115 friends I will be doing a free giveaway.<br />
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Parties I am linked to.<br />
<a href="http://www.pollywantacrafter.com/2011/03/craft-link-party-23.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20PollyWantACrafter%20(Polly%20Want%20A%20Crafter?)">Polly Want a Crafter</a><br />
<a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/2011/03/welcome-to-msterpiece-monday-10.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FSTQkK+%28Boogieboard+Cottage%29">Boggie Board Cottage</a><br />
<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.blogspot.com/">Making The World Cuter</a><br />
<a href="http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/03/anything-goes-party-7.html">Type A</a><br />
<a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2011/03/remodelaholics-anonymous-62-blog-link.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Remodelaholic%20(Remodelaholic)">Remodelaholic</a><br />
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MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765235337226138107noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518532124854439447.post-82838738515484432832011-03-02T13:50:00.011-05:002011-03-03T22:38:42.491-05:00spring pots<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Spring is almost here, and it is time to start my plants.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Stenciled numbers painted white, look amazing on the terracotta pots.</div><div align="left"><br />
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Nice flags poked through the dirt gives them a little something special.<br />
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These turned out so lovely.<br />
Now I cant wait for the herbs to start growing.<br />
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Parties Im linked to<br />
<a href="http://nightowlcrafting.blogspot.com/2011/03/hoos-got-talent-40_02.html">Night Owl Crafting</a><br />
<a href="http://masonbay-masonbay.blogspot.com/2011/03/spring-pots.html">Not Just A Housewife</a><br />
<a href="http://sewwoodsy.blogspot.com/2011/03/whats-up-wednesdays-link-party-features.html">Sew Woodsy</a><br />
<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/">Someday Crafts</a><br />
<a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/winter-blues-wednesday-its-party-5.html">DIY by Design</a><br />
<a href="http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/2011/03/crafty-soiree-27.html">Katies Nesting Spot</a><br />
<a href="http://ladybug-blessings.com/">Ladybug Blessings</a><br />
<a href="http://www.paisleypassions.blogspot.com/">Paisley Passions</a><br />
<a href="http://sassysites.blogspot.com/2011/03/lets-party.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SassySites+%28Sassy+Sites%21%29">Sassy Sites</a><br />
<a href="http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2011/03/frugal-friday.html">Shabby Nest</a><br />
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Melissa</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765235337226138107noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518532124854439447.post-56876438522831415512011-02-23T14:01:00.006-05:002011-02-23T23:00:20.622-05:00Lavender SachetsLavender reminds me of Summer, and I am patiently waiting.<br />
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I made these scrumptious apples. The smell of lavender is bursting from them. I could maybe smell these all day.<br />
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I loved the first one so much, I made 8 more.<br />
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I'm sleeping like a baby, with these above our bed. <br />
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Parties Im link to.<br />
<a href="http://nightowlcrafting.blogspot.com/2011/02/hoos-got-talent-39.html">Night Owl Crafting</a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://tearosehome.blogspot.com/2011/02/link-party-no-43-and-new-necklace.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TeaRoseHome+%28Tea+Rose+Home%29">Tea Rose Home</a><br />
<a href="http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/02/anything-goes-party-5.html">Type A</a><br />
<a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/02/under-100-linky-party_23.html">Beyond the Picket Fence</a><br />
<a href="http://sewwoodsy.blogspot.com/2011/02/whats-up-wednesdays-link-party_23.html">Sew Woodsy</a><br />
<a href="http://paisleypassions.blogspot.com/2011/02/thrilling-thursday-linky-party_23.html">Paisley Passion</a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I came across a wonderful recipe blog called <a href="http://mrsbettierocker.blogspot.com/2011/02/birthday-cake-fudge.html">Mrs. Bettie Rocker</a>. How awesome is the name of her blog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<center><a href="http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/"><img alt="CraftGossip" border="0" height="150" src="http://craftgossip.com/files/2007/10/talking_about_me_at_cg_twitter_150x150.jpg" width="150" /></a></center><center> </center><center> </center><div align="left">I love opening up my mail, and having such a delightful email to look at.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">There are other beautiful lamps that you need to take a look at. So pop on over to Craft Gossip, and take a look.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Until next time,</div><div align="left">Melissa</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765235337226138107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518532124854439447.post-62010784398882656632011-02-18T15:29:00.001-05:002011-02-18T15:32:23.790-05:00Almost a year ago<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> While reading my sister blog, the <a href="http://thewannabecottage.blogspot.com/2010/05/two-of-my-favorite-people.html">The Wannabe Cottage</a>, I came across this lovely post called ,<a href="http://thewannabecottage.blogspot.com/2010/05/two-of-my-favorite-people.html">Two of my favorite people</a>.<br />
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Wow, have my two cuties already grown that much?<br />
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If you read my last post, <a href="http://masonbay-masonbay.blogspot.com/2011/02/cleaning-closet.html">Cleaning the Closet</a>, you would know, I was attempting to make a dress from one of my old sweaters.<br />
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What a beauty. I had to bribe my daughter to take a picture in it. <br />
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I love the way it turned out. Now I am thinking I can make more clothing. <br />
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For the dress, I had to cut the sweater completely apart, and hand sew the dress back together.<br />
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I then cut the end part of the sleeve, and stitched it back onto the dress. <br />
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The best part of this accomplishment, is my daughter hates it. Notice the tantrum on the floor.<br />
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Its to itchy mom.<br />
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Party link up<br />
<a href="http://paisleypassions.blogspot.com/2011/02/thrilling-thursday-linky-party_16.html">Paisley Passions</a><br />
<a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/02/under-100-linky-party_16.html">Beyond the Picket Fence</a><br />
<a href="http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/02/anything-goes-party-4.html">Type A</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I think I have showed you my entire bedroom, but my headboard.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Parties Im Linked to.<br />
<a href="http://www.pollywantacrafter.com/">Polly Want a Crafter</a><br />
<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.blogspot.com/">Making the World Cuter</a><br />
<a href="http://sewcando.blogspot.com/">Sew Can Do</a><br />
<a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/2011/02/white-wednesday-87.html">Faded Charm Cottage</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/">The Shabby Chic Cottage</a><br />
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Parties Im Linked to.<br />
<a href="http://sewwoodsy.blogspot.com/2011/02/whats-up-wednesdays-link-party_09.html">Sew Woodsy</a><br />
<a href="http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/02/anything-goes-party-3.html">Type A</a><br />
<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/">Some Day Crafts</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2011/02/show-and-tell-with-makia.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20BlueCricketDesign%20(Blue%20Cricket%20Design)">Blue Cricket Design</a><br />
<a href="http://733blog.blogspot.com/">Seven Thirty Three</a><br />
<a href="http://paisleypassions.blogspot.com/2011/02/thrilling-thursday-linky-party_09.html">Paisley Passions</a><br />
<a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/02/under-100-linky-party_09.html">Beyond The Picket Fence</a><br />
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Parties Im linked to.<br />
<a href="http://funkypolkadotgiraffe.blogspot.com/">Funky Polka Dot Giraffe</a><br />
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<a href="http://nightowlcrafting.blogspot.com/2011/02/hoos-got-talent-37.html">Night Owl Crafting</a><br />
<a href="http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2011/02/58th-power-of-paint-party-nightstands.html">Domestically Speaking</a><br />
<a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/02/under-100-linky-party.html">Beyond the Picket Fence</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/2011/02/transformation-thursday.html">The Shabby Chic Cottage</a><br />
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I was watching X games and punching out purple and pink hearts.<br />
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<a href="http://nightowlcrafting.blogspot.com/2011/01/hoos-got-talent-36.html">Night Owl Crafting</a><br />
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I was so excited to see that my <a href="http://masonbay-masonbay.blogspot.com/2011/01/wood-chest-treasure.html"><span style="color: blue;">Wood Chest</span></a> has been selected at DIY Project Party as a Top 10 project.<br />
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MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765235337226138107noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518532124854439447.post-40956953008284247472011-01-20T21:48:00.009-05:002011-01-26T19:46:16.247-05:00Tree Trunk LampAs I lay awake in bed, this is when my ideas start flowing. <br />
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Parties Im linked to<br />
<a href="http://paisleypassions.blogspot.com/">Paisley Passions</a><br />
<a href="http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/">Shabby Nest</a><br />
<a href="http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/">Katies Nesting Spot</a><br />
<a href="http://www.decormamma.blogspot.com/">Decor Mamma</a><br />
<a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/2011/01/welcome-to-masterpiece-monday-4.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FSTQkK+%28Boogieboard+Cottage%29">Boogie Board Cottage</a><br />
<a href="http://itssoverycheri.com/2011/01/24/01-23-2011-its-party-time-at-its-so-very-cheri/comment-page-1/#comment-10697">Its So Very Cheri</a><br />
<a href="http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/2011/01/white-wednesday-84.html">Faded Charm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/2011/01/table-to-sign-transformation.html">The Shabby Chic Cottage</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Melissa<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"></a></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765235337226138107noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518532124854439447.post-27478496653831755992011-01-19T15:31:00.013-05:002011-01-21T16:10:57.228-05:00Pillow TalkRight now, I am attempting a redo on our bedroom.<br />
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This seems to be a challenge, because of us trying to sell our home. <br />
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What is worth putting into the room? <br />
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Light fixtures, mounting stuff to the walls just does not seem cost effective at this time.<br />
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I'm itching to start doing something to our room.<br />
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So, I have decided to decorate with items I can take with us.<br />
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Pillows add so much to an ordinary bed. <br />
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My husband is not a huge fan. Pillows = more work.<br />
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This is one of my favorites. A monogrammed H with buttons.<br />
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Dark blue, light tan, and off white fabric rosette flowers adorn this pillow.<br />
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Every bed needs a burlap pillow. I loved the shape of this one.<br />
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Yes, I said a towel. I love finding unusual stuff to use for a project.<br />
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Last night around 5, My sister and I took a 2 hour trip to Ikea.<br />
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We dodged the fog, and pouring rain, to go.<br />
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How peaceful it was, to be almost the only people there. <br />
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<strong>HOW</strong> fun, I wish I leaved closer.<br />
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There are just a couple more details to work out. Until my reveal.<br />
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Parties Im linked to<br />
<a href="http://tearosehome.blogspot.com/">Tea Rose Home</a><br />
<a href="http://sewwoodsy.blogspot.com/">Sew Woodsy</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/">Blue Cricket Design</a><br />
<a href="http://nightowlcrafting.blogspot.com/">Night Owl Crafting</a><br />
<a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/01/under-100-linky-party_19.html">Beyond the Picket Fence</a><br />
<a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/">Some What Simple</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/">The Shabby Chic Cottage</a><br />
<a href="http://paisleypassions.blogspot.com/">Paisley Passions</a><br />
<a href="http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/">Shabby Nest</a><br />
<a href="http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/">Katies Nesting Spot</a><br />
<a href="http://ironvioletdesigns.blogspot.com/">Iron Violet designs</a><br />
<a href="http://www.freckledlaundry.com/2011/01/air-your-laundry-friday-link-party-12.html">Freckled Laundry</a><br />
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Melissa<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765235337226138107noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518532124854439447.post-37262616253706201732011-01-17T22:23:00.000-05:002011-01-17T22:23:10.420-05:00Stylish Blogger AwardToday was such a special day. I received my very first blog award, and I hit 50 followers.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. I feel lazy , when I just sit around and watch television. So I started making hair accessories, while watching television. I now sell them at my Etsy shop. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MasonBay">Mason Bay</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until Next Time,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/45/7D7C3B41A6E54875430DAEF645C281CD.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765235337226138107noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518532124854439447.post-12391495285973459992011-01-16T16:29:00.005-05:002011-01-17T14:51:08.271-05:00Monkey PopsOne of Baylie's favorite things to do in the kitchen, is pick a recipe out of her cookbook.<br />
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Just like her mom, she loves her <a href="http://gooseberrypatch.typepad.com/blog/featured-friday/">Gooseberry Patch</a> Cookbook.<br />
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The pages are easy to wipe off, and the pictures are so great for kids.<br />
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<a href="http://gooseberrypatch.typepad.com/blog/featured-friday/">Click Here</a> to check out there website.<br />
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This week she picked a recipe called Monkey Pops.<br />
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How great are these. The kids loved them.<br />
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Monkey pops would also make a great addition to a child's birthday party.<br />
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Here is how to make them.<br />
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First you make rice krispies.<br />
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Next cut them into oval shapes, and push a stick in them.<br />
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Use Chocolate frosting to adhere the face parts.<br />
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What I used for the parts.<br />
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Ears-Vanilla Wafers<br />
Mouth- Nutter Butter<br />
Nose- Jelly Bean <br />
Eyes- M&M<br />
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For the mouth I used Black Gel.<br />
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The hair is chocolate frosting.<br />
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