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My neighbors.......

my friends, for 27 years! Here's the gate that connects our (back) yards together and the path that leads me to their (back) door. This sign greets me at each visit as I enter their yard. We have traveled this path back and forth through many seasons of our lives. Come rain, snow or sunshine. (that's my back yard in the background) Cinnamon streusel bread + Butter cream frosting = a delectable loaf of tastiness for my back door friends. Along with party napkins, I have a plethora of cellophane bags too. They come in handy for packaging an assortment of gifts. I thought you'd might like to see how I spruce them up. I start with..... coffee filters, they're ideal for packaging baked goods, they're absorbent with a charming ruffly touch . The tan filters matched my kitchen themed tissue paper. I've got all three designs of Goose Berry Patch tissue: Christmas, Garden and Kitchen prints, (my all time favorites). To my disappointment the tissue and matching bags h...

Nesting.......

in spring with the help of Heather Bullard 's boutique where I purchased these vintage porcelain appetizer plates. My only regret is not having a few more to add to my collection. Who knows, maybe Heather will discover a lovely set in her flea market ventures. You'll find the most exquisite treasures at her boutique. I will warn you...if you find something that strikes your fancy, act fast because items get snatched up quickly. When you stroll over for a visit, you can get the latest scoop on her new magazine Flea Market Style This magazine is a" must have" for your coffee tables. I adore my vintage plates! The delicate details of their raised divider. If you look closely... these precious ball handles are reminiscent of my favorite snack, sugar snap peas and every bit as sweet. To my surprise these were the perfect size to serve as luncheon plates. Potato medallion, strip steak, sauteed mushroom asparagus with a Parmesan cheese trumpet filled with a Bours...