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| Flags are out.... |
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| Flags tucked in all my buckets... Come back tomorrow for the best cupcake recipe!! See you then! Valarie |
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Getting ready....
Friday, June 29, 2012
reflections....
Sharing a few vintage mirrors I had in the house moved over the outdoor mantle to enjoy!
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| Reflections of the birdhouse & greenery - simple things make a home! |
AND THE WINNER OF THE BURLAP CUSHIONS ..... (DRUMROLL)
Robin - Decorating Tennis Girl.. pop over here and tell her congrats!!
Stop by next week for another drawing!!
Happy Friday!!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Having a Give-a-way!!!
Remember when I made these for my dining room last summer.... Well I am giving a set of six of these away!! Leave a comment if you want to enter and follow my blog .... Click on the link above for a photo of all the different cushions! Hugs...
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| Did you enter?? Valarie |
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Flowers are thriving...
Thought I would share with you what seems to be working in my flower beds this summer!
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| Creeping Jenny |
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| Ferns are amazing...in black urn |
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| Lantana & Potato Vine (very low watering and spread like wildfire!) |
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| More lantana in side bed |
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| Impatients in hanging baskets |
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| Impatient hanging cone basket - Hope you enjoyed - Have a blessed day! Valarie |
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
GRANDmothers pulley...
I love my hanging pots.... more importantly I love my GRANDmothers well pulley... This came off the farm in Wichita Falls...
Happy Tuesday!!
See you soon!!
Valarie
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Fresh Bouquets!
Making a few fresh arrangements for the table decor tomorrow!
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| I used fresh mint, basil, few roses, sprigs of fern, lantana, all out of my garden.. Happy Saturday!! Valarie |
Friday, June 15, 2012
Chicken Feeder
My chicken feeder has played multiple roles around the blue cottage - for the last few years I have used as a planter for the mantle of the outdoor fireplace... 
Happy Friday!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
MCKINNEY BED & BREAKFAST --
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| Photo courtesy of business owner |
New B & B in town... seconds from my blue cottage... Check out more info here!!
McKinney Bed and Breakfast Details:
McKinney Bed & Breakfast offers three separate rooms:
- The "Green Room” (originally the kitchen in 1890) boasts a luscious California King-size bed and full bathroom.
- The “Latte Room" has a queen-size bed so high and majestic, there are stairs on each side to assist you as you climb in for the night.
- In the “Family Sweet”, families and friends can enjoy staying together in one large room with a game room and full bathroom attached. With three twin-size beds, a full-size bed, a queen-size bed, and a day bed, there’s a comfortable night’s rest for six to eight who are enjoying all kinds of fun events: girl’s shopping weekends, scrap-bookers, office retreats, wedding parties, birthday celebrations, family reunions, or even golf weekends.
For rates, reservations, or additional information, please contact the Hills at 214-808-6727, or find them online at www.mckinneybedandbreakfast.com -
PS.. SHE DOES GIRL WEEKENDS, SCRAPBOOK PARTIES, RETIREMENT PARTIES AND SOOOO MUCH MORE... Call Vicki for your next getaway!
Hugs..
Valarie
Monday, June 11, 2012
Nothing like summer camp!!
Did you attend summer camps as a kid... do you remember the excitement? Packing your new swimsuit, a new fluffy beach towel, girly pj's, and meeting new friends?
Well my little almost tween GRANDson and almost too cool for MIMI loves summer camps!
I love to take & pick him up from camp! Making the top bunk bed perfect for his week stay, leaving a happy note that he will find at bedtime, meeting the counselor.. and meeting his new friends for the next week...
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| The Ranch - |
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| All the counselors greeting you at the entrance gate! |
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| Ice cold watermelon for everyone |
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| Walking to the cabin... saying our good bye! Thankful for this child, thankful to play a part in his life! HAVE A GREAT WEEK! Valarie |
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
road time
Drive home.... a whole lotta windshield time today!!
I did enjoy driving into the sunset!!
Hope your day was happy!!
Valarie
MCKINNEY GARDEN & HOME TOUR - Sneak Peek!!
Just a peek of one of the back yards on tour... The home is fabulous and the gardens are spectacular!!
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| The homeowner designs the most beautiful mosaic art for her gardens! |
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| Nothing like a beautiful home in Historic Mckinney!! |
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| DID YOU NOTICE THE MOSIAC ARTWORK ON THE FENCE POSTS??? (FABULOUS RIGHT!) |
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| Check out the box spring over the wine arbor!! |
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| Another piece of art - created by homeowner Fredda! |
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| Eye candy galore!! (excuse the water hose they were working hard when i took these pictures!) TICKETS HERE !! COME SEE US IN MCKINNEY!! |
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Smithville Ranch
Yesterday I told you about my dear friend Christina... She is the pioneer woman I have known for 30 years... I am so glad to call her my friend... I hope you all have enjoyed meeting her through my posts (no, she will not blog!) - this is a few snaps of the Ranch!
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| Martin birdhouses... |
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| Peaches galore!! |
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| Beautiful - |
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| Her style chippy, rusty and crusty before the trend was cool.... because my friend is just cool like that! |
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| Only one of the horses.. isn't he beautiful? Hope you enjoyed a glimpse of the country!! Make it a day to celebrate and reach out to all those girlfriends who have loved you through the years!! Valarie |
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Cooking it up!
Sharing my Family & Summer Sunday dinner meal with you!!
Menu:
- Grilled Pork Chops marinated in jalapeno jelly
- Peach Pie - Find recipe here!
- Steamed fresh green beans
- Baked squash casserole- Courtesy of Paula Deen
- All fresh vegetables farm grown at The Smithville Ranch... my dear friend Christina!
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| Fresh Squash |
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| =great Baked Squash recipe courtesy of Paula Deen.. |
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| Peach pie was a hit... was talking while making so my lattice work is not perfect! :( My hope is you enjoyed your Sunday with family - |
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| 3 of the 4 kids... (we miss you Ashley!!) Have a great week! Valarie |
Have a great week!
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Crazy week....
It has been a crazy week... Working my business... 1 closing this week and 2 under contract .. finding time for family....
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| Closed on this beauty in Heatherwood - Mckinney - Congratualtions to my clients from Iowa! |
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| Wrote contract on this home a modest 942k! Located in Frisco |
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| Wrote contract on this beauty in Rowlett, inspection went great.. awaiting appraisal... |
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| Attending baseball games ... and enjoying the GRANDSONs |
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| Nothing like little league baseball... |
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| Fresh peaches from a dear friend= peach smoothies for an afternoon delight!! Have a great weekend!! Valarie |
Monday, May 28, 2012
Freedom & Remembrance
Three of the four kids were here to celebrate with a Memorial Day holiday..... we had the delectable BBQ dinner. May we never forget to honor our country and those who fought to honor it.....
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| Jon Eric, Jonathan, Karly |
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| Jonathan, Karly, me, Jon Eric |
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| Jonathan, Karly, (love of my life) Tim, Jon Eric |
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| Jon Eric & Jonathan |
Hope you enjoy the day with family and loved ones!
Valarie
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