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Monthly Archives: May 2013
Friday Five – Number Thirty Seven
Thirty-seventh in a series creating a collage using five elements.
Two Ladies in the Yard
Our lady from last week is back in her back yard accompanied by an older woman I assume is her mother. Our younger lady sports a sunnier expression than she did in the photograph in last week’s post. Maybe that … Continue reading
Macaroni Salad
Cook-out season is upon us, and this macaroni salad is a classic, make ahead, side dish that’s the perfect side kick to a burger or grilled chicken. This is a grandma type of macaroni salad – no fancy ingredients – … Continue reading
Posted in Glorious Food, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged cook-out food, hardboiled eggs, macaroni salad, side dishes
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Memorial Day 2013
“All we have of freedom, all we use or know – This our fathers bought for us long and long ago.” – Rudyard Kipling
Friday Five – Number Thirty Six
Thirty-sixth in a series creating a collage using five elements.
Posted in Collage, Friday Five
Tagged brick walls, collage, fruitcake, pretty girls, vintage
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Lady in the Yard
Sadly, I have no idea who this woman was, but John Capewell of Westville, New Jersey saw fit to commit her image to glass negative. Judging from the lady’s style of dress this looks like it was shot some time … Continue reading
Patterned Paper Gift Boxes
June will be here before you know it, and I have a cluster of friends celebrating birthdays. I thought it would be fun to make some decorative boxes put their gifts in. This is a simple wood hinged box – … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, DIY, News
Tagged acrylic paint, gift boxes, June birthdays, Mod Podge
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