tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88051791954268871992024-03-18T14:59:10.911-05:002805Honey at 2805http://www.blogger.com/profile/07052569778145607835noreply@blogger.comBlogger282125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805179195426887199.post-26087343307773041992012-10-17T05:30:00.000-05:002012-10-17T05:30:03.567-05:00Potpourri Friday #46<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>I want to thank everyone for linking the beautiful posts, projects, and fabulous and fun Fall decor!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I have to be absent for a couple of weeks, </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;">but hope that you will carry on without me.</span> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> I will leave the linky party open until I return. Please feel free to link any time you wish. I want to keep up with every thing you are doing. Link all your posts if your like. </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>When I return there will be tons of fabulous highlights to post.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you so much for your kind words and understanding! </span></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have been "under the weather" these past few days and on a new medication with a lot of side effects that don't agree with me.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For that reason, the highlights</span></i><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> from last week's party will be postponed.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, on with the party!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Until next time, Honey</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Have a wonderful weekend!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>You may have noticed that I have been absent most of the past week. Over the weekend, I went to Austin, and my sister and I attended Texas Antiques Week in Warrenton/Round Top! It was a lot different from last year when it was 106-108, with high wind blowing the dust and dirt from the drought into your eyes and mouth. The low 90's was much better. It even rained! Contending with a little mud and getting totally drenched was much better alternative.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>I will do a couple of posts in a few days. But for now, let's get to some Highlights from last week.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Christie at <a href="http://threepixielane.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-complete-kitchen-remodel.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Three Pixie Lane</span></a> has completed a complete remodel of her kitchen</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>At <a href="http://adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com/2012/09/breakfast-area-gets-new-look.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Adventures in Decorating</span></a>, Becca has given her breakfast nook an updated look</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Debbie at <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/09/my-front-porch-for-fall.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Confession of a Plate Addict</span></a> decorated her front porch, featuring a corn cob garland. She also has a tutorial for the garland at <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-make-dried-corn-garland.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">link #156</span></a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i> At <a href="http://eclecticallyvintage.com/2012/09/fall-porch-diy-pumpkin-topiaries/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Eclectic Vintage</span></a>, Kelly's front porch is decorated for Fall, and she includes several tutorials</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>At <a href="http://www.nancysdailydish.blogspot.com/2012/09/easing-into-fall-tablescape-reprise.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Nancy's Daily Dish</span></a>, Nancy creates a lovely Fall tablescape wish easy-to-follow instruction on achieving the look</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Kristen at<span style="color: #990000;"> <a href="http://sophiasdecor.blogspot.com/2012/09/fall-table-centerpiece.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Sophia's</span></a></span> makes a planter box centerpiece</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Denise at <a href="http://www.pink-postcard.com/2012/09/outdoor-decor-welcome-to-our-fall-porch.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Pink Postcard</span></a> has decorated her front porch for Fall</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>At <a href="http://homeiswheretheboatis.wordpress.com/2012/09/19/sunflowers-on-the-porch/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Home is Where the Boat Is</span></a>, Mary</i></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">At the <a href="http://opulentcottage.typepad.com/opulentcottage/2012/09/my-grandmothers-painting.html" target="_blank"> <span style="color: #990000;">Opulent Cottage</span></a>, Andrea</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Maureen at<a href="http://www.itsallconnected.ca/2012/09/a-touch-of-paris-for-fall.html" target="_blank"> <span style="color: #990000;">It's All Connected</span></a> weaves a romantic</i></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Barbara at <a href="http://decoratingwithbarbara.blogspot.com/2012/09/easy-fall-burlap-wreath.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">21 Rosemary Lane</span></a> creates a burlap</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Dru at <span style="color: #990000;">T<a href="http://www.thecountryfarmhome.blogspot.com/2012/09/shabby-corn-shuck-lady-tutorial.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">he Country Farm Home</span></a></span> makes a shabby</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Brenda at <a href="http://cottage4c.com/painted-kitchen-cabinets/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Cottage4c</span></a> has painted her </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>At <a href="http://www.martysmusings.net/2012/09/almost-like-candy-bars-2.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Marty's Musings</span></a>, you will find a recipe for Almost Like Candy</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>At <a href="http://madeinaday.com/2012/09/17/fall-candy-apple-recipes/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Made in a Day</span></a>, Kim shares recipes for candy apples, caramel apples, & chocolate-covered apples</i></span></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: white;">T</span></b><span style="background-color: white;">hat's it! </span><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"> </span><span style="background-color: #ffd966;">I will be checking all applicants to make sure the tag line is added</span><span style="background-color: white;">. The giveaway ends October 3, 2012 at 10AM PST. The winner will be announced at next week's Potpourri Party *Contest is in U.S. dollars and subject to limitations. Good luck!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Momentarily last week, there were a few hints of Fall, but no more. Where did it go? It's Summer again with temps in the high 90s. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>This afternoon, I put my Fall cocktail table together. You have seen my botanicals in apothecary jars before. Dried quince, </i></span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">pomegrantes, and ripen flowers. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>I called my local WM to see if they had pumpkins in yet. Yes, they said they had green and white ones too! I got so excited, dropped my pajamas and took off.</i></span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Only one white one existed, but now it was mine. </i></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had scrunched up a fringed table scarf</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tabletop Tuesday at<span style="color: #990000;"> <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2012/09/134th-table-top-tuesday.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">A Stroll Th</span>r<span style="color: #990000;">u Life</span></a></span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tweek it Tuesday at<a href="http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/2012/09/tweak-it-tuesday-8/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;"> Cozy Little House</span></a></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cowgirl Up at <a href="http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/2012/09/cowgirl-up-linky-party-34.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Cedar Hill Ranch</span></a></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Wow at <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Savvy Southern Style</span></a></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tutorials, Tips & Tidbits at <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/09/tutorials-tips-and-tidbits-15.html#more" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Stone Gable</span></a></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Show & Tell at <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">My Romantic Home</span></a></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>SNS at <a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/2012/09/fall-tablescape.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Funky Junk Interiors</span></a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>There is so much to enjoy! A note to those who link early, if you don't stop back by to see some of the later links, you are really missing out! Also, we have a lot of new people linking to Potpourri Friday! I know you will want to make them welcome.</i></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2012/09/building-vintage-farmhouse-kitchen.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">The stunning kitchen</span></a></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i> With a <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2012/09/french-cottage-toile.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">French Country toile</span></a> bath</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Cindy at <a href="http://beauxrevesamore.blogspot.com/2012/09/antler-fun.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Beau R'eves</span></a> designs a whimsical</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i> At <a href="http://gailsdecorativetouch.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-new-table-and-pottery-barn-knock-off.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Gail's Decorative Touch</span></a>, her hubby built her a table and she made a huge clock face, knocking off Pottery Barn!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Sarah's friend found her an adorable painted silver teapot which now resides at <a href="http://hyacinthforthesoul.blogspot.com/2012/09/embellished-with-flair.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Hyacinths for the Soul</span></a>!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://penny-pennystreasures.blogspot.com/2012/09/fall-buffet.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Penny</span></a> took a soft approach in the Fall decorating of her buffet</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>At <a href="http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com/mercury-glass-pumpkin" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Thistlewood Farm</span></a>, Kari Ann designs a gorgeous mantle, complete with an old barn door and home-made mercury glass pumpkins. A tutorial is included!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>pumpkins around! They are so cute it boggles the eyes! No. Sad to say. I have not primped any pumpkins. But, that's not going to keep me from joining in the fun. </i></span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are a few pictures laying around in my computer that I can display.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i> </i></span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While yet another was enjoying some sunshine, lounging by the pool.</i></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> up! </span></i><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">No. Sorry to say, </span></i></div>
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Speaking of tweeking, I added ribbon to my armoire, shown in a previous post <a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-cool-front-dropped-continuous-days-of.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">here</span></a>. But, I forgot to take pictures of the change.</i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2012/09/wow-us-wednesdays-84.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: #990000;">Savvy Southern Style</span></a></span></i><br />
<i><a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/2012/09/fall-into-fall-its-party-83.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">DIY by Design</span></a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/09/tutorial-tips-and-tidbits-14.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stone Gable</span></a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/09/southern-accents-architectural-antiques.html#comment-form" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Shabby Creek Cottage</span></a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17.33333396911621px; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;">Inspiration Friday</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17.33333396911621px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/" style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17.33333396911621px; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #990000;">At The Picket Fence</span></a></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Home Sweet Home</a> at <a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #990000;">The Charm of Home</span></a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Feathered Nest Friday </a>at <span style="color: #990000;"> <span style="text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #990000;">French Country Cottage</span></a></span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Show and Tell at <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/2012/09/show-and-tell-friday.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">My Romantic Home</span></a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>SNS at <a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/2012/09/fall-tablescape.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Funky Junk Interiors</span></a></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Are you ready for a giveaway? That's what I thought! The great folks at <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Shabby Apple</span></a> contacted me, offering to sponsor a really great gift!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Hello sweet friends! You continue to amaze me each week with you wonderful inspirational projects! Besides comments, which always make me giddy, I get giddy over the great participation we have each week at Potpourri Friday!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>This week I began pulling out my Fall decor, with the hope of not subsidizing it with anything new. For me the jumping off point is the<span style="color: #990000;"> <a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-cool-front-dropped-continuous-days-of.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">French Armoire</span></a></span> in the living room. The change of florals on top always "gets me going"!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Recently I won a gift card toward a purchase at <a href="http://frenchbleuvintage.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">French Bleu Vintage</span></a> from my friend Debra of <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Common Ground</span></a>. I applied it to this lovely...</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>August slipped past due to Potpourri Friday falling at the very end. It's a bit tardy, but better late than never. I want to say "t</i></span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">hank you" to some special ladies who featured some of my posts during</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>I won a gift card to put toward a purchase</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i> With so many choices, making a selection</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Thank you, Shenita!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>...Until next time, Honey</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>A cool front dropped continuous days of l04 to a high of 89! Saturday morning was literally like a breath of fresh air. Although it won't last, it was a nice breather and just enough to make me pull out Fall decor. The first thing for a makeover was the</i></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The creamy magnolias of Summer have been replaced by burgundy and deep russet and faded greens for Fall.</span></i><br />
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The antique armoire houses an ageing television since it's not used very much for viewing (the main one being in the family room) and a CD player (so yesterday) along with a Bose sound system.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i> I call it my music box.</i></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I make my own personal concoction of potpourri, but using larger botanicals instead of smaller pieces which we tend to think of scented potpourri as being. </i></div>
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The starting point is rose hips which I flavor with orange and spice essential oils.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After the fragrances meld together, I </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">use 1-1/2 cups of rose hips in the bottom of each sack, and then pile the botanicals on top.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Included are dried artichokes, pomegranates</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's both fragrant and abundant with Fall</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> color as well!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>This is my starting point as it's a bit difficult to think about Fall decorating when it's 104 outside.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Even though Labor Day usually marks the end of Summer, it is still Summer here at 2805.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Though very hot, it's nice compared to last year.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Angie, at <a href="http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/2012/08/kitchen-remodel-room-with-view.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Knick of Time Interiors</span></a> reveals her farmhouse kitchen remodel. She has wonderful details and accessories</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: start;">Maria Elena reveals her Laundry Room at<span style="color: #990000;"> <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Our Home</span> <span style="color: #990000;">Away From Home</span></a></span>. How can a laundry room be so gorgeous?</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Gloria presented a complete Home Tour at <a href="http://www.thelongawaitedhome.com/2012/08/home-tour-so-far.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">The Long</span> <span style="color: #990000;">Awaited Home</span></a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rosemary at <a href="http://www.villabarnes.com/2012/08/transferring-images-to-bottles.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">VillaBarnes</span></a> shares a tutorial on transferring images to bottles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Debra at <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/08/hydrangea-wreath.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Common Ground</span></a> designs a stunning Autumn Wreath of hydrangeas</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Dori at <a href="http://belljarvintage.blogspot.com/2012/08/ruffled-nest-studio-sale.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Bell Jar Vintage</span></a> took us along on a tour to The Ruffled Nest, owned by owner and blog author Sherrie. Beware: There's lots of eye candy!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>The first is a fabulous assortment of sheet music from Angie at <a href="http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Knick of Time Interiors</span></a>. </i></span><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have lots of plans for these these pretty pages. I'm visualizing altered boxes, banners, wreaths, and more!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stefanie at <a href="http://stefanie-rosepetalsandrust.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Rose Petals and Rust</span></a> sent me a box full of goodies, including 4 vintage napkins, a vintage pincushion, the cutest little shoe form, 2 small vintage bottles, vintage hooks, a clock, lace, keys, rhinestones and a scoop full of vintage buttons; and yes the scoop too! You will be seeing these pretties again! She, too, has the cutest online shop! </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>We love entertainment here at Potpourri Friday, so enjoy the Deep in the Heart of Texas set to pictures by Sue, the <a href="http://collectintexasgal.blogspot.com/2012/08/deep-in-heart-of-texas.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Collectin Texas Gal</span></a></i></span></div>
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<em style="background-color: transparent;"><em><span style="background-color: white; color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 16px;">I hope you will stay a while, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 16px;"><u><b>Don't Link and Run</b></u>! </span></em></em></div>
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<em style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 16px;">new friends along the way! </span></em><br />
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<em style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 16px;">...Until next time, Honey</span></em><br />
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