tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61811434180038624902024-02-18T18:45:14.409-08:00Originals By Connie IoneOriginalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-92077162505036921732015-04-07T13:20:00.001-07:002015-04-07T13:21:23.558-07:00Big changesWow! Big changes are coming. Or should I say a lot has changed. We are moving from our home of almost 14 years. I'm sad and relieved at the same time. I will miss our little cottage type of a house by Lake Michigan but it's mostly because of all wonderful memories of my children growing up here. All the crazy mornings of rushing around to find matching pairs of socks, cooking peek a boo toast for breakfast and trying to get all the kids to their own schools on time. All of the Bon-fires in our back yard, going to the beach which we realize now we should have done a whole lot more. Kids running and playing with their friends in the neighborhood. 😊 <div> The great part is, I get to decorate a new house now! That's fun! </div><div> I bought a few years ago an old cabinet from a parking lot antique sale. It has been painted, burgundy, navy blue and black. None of those colors are my thing anymore so in the spirit of moving I'm trying to repurpose my oldies into fresh goodies. If that makes sense? So here's the new look. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmnNnHdcdzIF6Vc1ZD9yFDr004ey3P1O99inSsLDMLDY5i9DfyhpilTK0usMa5bat0TttJ4vySzn1DNsoZB1L1eTNvIAsGVUXMGWaLNNX1BKUGqIqfXJZoEGHMYbRJQ243NMofOlwxfKm2/s640/blogger-image--699842391.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmnNnHdcdzIF6Vc1ZD9yFDr004ey3P1O99inSsLDMLDY5i9DfyhpilTK0usMa5bat0TttJ4vySzn1DNsoZB1L1eTNvIAsGVUXMGWaLNNX1BKUGqIqfXJZoEGHMYbRJQ243NMofOlwxfKm2/s640/blogger-image--699842391.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I painted it with my sage colored paint, added a layer of chipping paint then covered it in cattail by Caromal colors and sanded and stained it. I like it much better and will keep it now. Yeah! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Off to more packing and new makeovers. Also have to Un-pack my luggage from our trip to Vegas that we just got home from last night. Hope everyone is doing great! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Btw, I recommend the Elton John show "Million Dollar Piano" in Vegas if you have not seen it yet. Very good! (Never pictured myself going to a Elton show but glad we did) <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6FT_l7928-HMonWL7utPnC1IvlhVlbH4ahegqAfPwS7FF07_Vm_D48fmmWCXZFS2nZ7ff95rk6VcepOcQ5t0uQMN0z4D-6eh-keXkHoUC1pT96_RViYcRRbDH7Hjlg0GBYl0GPh0HyUFJ/s640/blogger-image--1675867625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6FT_l7928-HMonWL7utPnC1IvlhVlbH4ahegqAfPwS7FF07_Vm_D48fmmWCXZFS2nZ7ff95rk6VcepOcQ5t0uQMN0z4D-6eh-keXkHoUC1pT96_RViYcRRbDH7Hjlg0GBYl0GPh0HyUFJ/s640/blogger-image--1675867625.jpg"></a></div>Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-46189694198727845032013-07-02T11:23:00.001-07:002013-07-02T11:23:35.003-07:00Garlicky White Bean Spread on Crostini<div>-Garlicky White Bean Spread on Crostini-</div><div><br></div> I tried this recipe today. I got this from my "Skinny Bitch In The Kitch" book. <div> I recommend it greatly! Awesome appetizers. </div><div> Makes about 40- bite sized appetizers. </div><div><br></div><div>1 (15oz.) can cannellini beans, drained.</div><div>2-4 garlic cloves</div><div>3-tablespoons lemon juice</div><div>1-tablespoon extra virgin olive oil</div><div>1/4-teaspoon fine sea salt</div><div>Or more to taste. </div><div>1/8- teaspoon black pepper</div><div>2-teaspoons chopped fresh herbs. </div><div>Ex. Italian parsley, sweet basil, </div><div>Roasted red peppers to taste.</div><div>And 40-crostini </div><div><br></div><div>In the bowl of a food processor, combine the beans, 2-garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt & pepper. Purée, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. </div><div>Taste and add more salt and garlic to the flavor you like best! stir in 2-teaspoons of chopped parsley or basil.</div><div> Top each crostini with about 2-teaspoons of beam spread. Sprinkle with herbs. ( roasted red peppers to garnish optional) arrange on platter and serve. </div><div><br></div><div>Crostini Recipe:</div><div><br></div><div>Take your French baguette, sprayed or brushed on olive oil, Cut into rounds toasted in a 350 degree oven for 8-15 mins. Till crusty and golden. :) hope you enjoy! Let me know if you try it! </div><div><br></div><div>-Connie </div><div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpPqQPlzK5bOVP-AjoH1TKNs7OQt9RcoH56MWMGI_5c_2RLLPYN3NFWeM2IkXn6mKr3zZQZMkhoRsUXjoQjDl8d8LhpikfoZhwr8xk3Es-wcsJEtj6_i4SuhzB4_WLkaUX0G6VgdhI_AHS/s640/blogger-image-228479429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpPqQPlzK5bOVP-AjoH1TKNs7OQt9RcoH56MWMGI_5c_2RLLPYN3NFWeM2IkXn6mKr3zZQZMkhoRsUXjoQjDl8d8LhpikfoZhwr8xk3Es-wcsJEtj6_i4SuhzB4_WLkaUX0G6VgdhI_AHS/s640/blogger-image-228479429.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihmvJiteuXRRNM205cQm7I3gbk_q5KGS9BGStAuaveFpPc0eHLYgSLPmJoPkttLhy4WdlrLOxzZptKEI_xzXxr6JfKLSNStSWcfH_y1CR2OeRBb6FSe-zXuWMG07jMGNdT06dKiz93Gnzb/s640/blogger-image-893707252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihmvJiteuXRRNM205cQm7I3gbk_q5KGS9BGStAuaveFpPc0eHLYgSLPmJoPkttLhy4WdlrLOxzZptKEI_xzXxr6JfKLSNStSWcfH_y1CR2OeRBb6FSe-zXuWMG07jMGNdT06dKiz93Gnzb/s640/blogger-image-893707252.jpg"></a></div>Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-1957601505887170662013-01-15T18:24:00.001-08:002013-01-15T18:25:25.830-08:00BlessingsStarting new projects around the house to I guess Re-claim it after the boyfriends move out! It sure is sad sometimes but making the most of it. <br />
I'm sharing a photo I just took of another antique that my dad and I picked up last spring an just getting it into my kitchen and I rather love it! I wish I had some sort of lights within it! Any ideas? <br />
I'm also trying to figure out the new furniture I want! I love the furniture in Irvin's catalog but pretty pricey for a single mom like me. Also like some of the Sturbridge Yankee pieces too. How do you decide? I guess I will have to check out photo bucket and all of your blogs go ideas and inspiration! I REALLY love "theprimitivesticher" photo bucket house tour pics! OMGosh there beautiful! If you haven't seen them do a quick search! You will drool! <br />
Well, off to bed.... I hope everyone is having a wonderful start to their week! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGTojuMbGJ9c0lvmXFE0GFDOc5ZRYNbYmO0_YtUd-FaN-XZVBr_Icdt4tjOOiCxOouhcyV8Cy9NvYm9vt4qsoE6coX1575BRbwgiKuRNV4xt03EVhLYiwjfc-gazOABWlnvCiuCTjYWhm/s640/blogger-image-1340406628.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGTojuMbGJ9c0lvmXFE0GFDOc5ZRYNbYmO0_YtUd-FaN-XZVBr_Icdt4tjOOiCxOouhcyV8Cy9NvYm9vt4qsoE6coX1575BRbwgiKuRNV4xt03EVhLYiwjfc-gazOABWlnvCiuCTjYWhm/s640/blogger-image-1340406628.jpg" /></a></div>Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0Norton Shores Norton Shores43.203613 -86.301269tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-80511342389444219322012-12-31T11:48:00.001-08:002012-12-31T11:48:50.130-08:00Happy Safe New Year Everyone!Just stopping in to say that I hope this coming year is the very best you could ever hope for! A new year and new beginnings for many people! <br />
The following pictures are of my cat Alex getting into my work area. You can see him peeking out of the basketry! <br />
Also him on my bed, I wanted to show off my vintage lace bedspread. I purchased at an estate sale with my dad last fall, finally pulled it out and are enjoying it! :) have a wonderful night everyone!!! <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclpvSXlUvRQ9TeuB9J0ZOqoLmXqggSDkZBlia2YWlvCzmaCpD1robHK3N_nZBXCz2IohUzGTN2yxg5dsIWqJFApyWS-5s4MogvMrmDkQeuqd0g8PvPkA_zOAYABQY3H65wqD6IStAYm7T/s640/blogger-image-746873210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclpvSXlUvRQ9TeuB9J0ZOqoLmXqggSDkZBlia2YWlvCzmaCpD1robHK3N_nZBXCz2IohUzGTN2yxg5dsIWqJFApyWS-5s4MogvMrmDkQeuqd0g8PvPkA_zOAYABQY3H65wqD6IStAYm7T/s640/blogger-image-746873210.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUxdiyPZLs9_nZBAYr4JorjdGxZYqPmpy4d2iCcHC_Az_Q1NnbnB4BfB-iMqG_yon0wpP-vtQDSdU_-zHZwhUalXSD2q-L1QcBKPjw4Ag3gGugAmwP5thKzifDvkTE6jFMcn5O4tx9No3I/s640/blogger-image--1207784819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUxdiyPZLs9_nZBAYr4JorjdGxZYqPmpy4d2iCcHC_Az_Q1NnbnB4BfB-iMqG_yon0wpP-vtQDSdU_-zHZwhUalXSD2q-L1QcBKPjw4Ag3gGugAmwP5thKzifDvkTE6jFMcn5O4tx9No3I/s640/blogger-image--1207784819.jpg" /></a></div>Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0Norton Shores Norton Shores43.203605 -86.301161tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-81158760233756988102012-12-30T14:35:00.001-08:002012-12-30T14:35:31.525-08:00Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-81211287832040825642012-12-29T08:48:00.001-08:002012-12-29T08:48:52.146-08:00Christmas decor is coming down!What a hectic year this one was. I had to work during "shut down" and now have my x-boyfriend Jimmy's niece at my house for a few nights. We love he so darn much! She's getting no and talks so much clearer now. She melts my heart and my kids are loving having her here too. Now I have a lot of cleaning to do. With a lot of help this next year the plan is to start a new co blog and post some fun videos to share on cleaning, craft projects and cooking :) hope it will all come together. <br />
I hope everyone out there in blog land had a wonderful Holiday and ha a very Happy NewYear! <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="(null)" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="(null)" /></a></div>Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-6506668064880508272012-09-30T14:03:00.001-07:002012-09-30T14:06:35.537-07:00Busy with FUN stuff!I have been busy doing so many little projects that I had put off. Since the fibromyalgia diagnosis and trying different Meds I finally have some that work for me so I can move around more freely. So.... <br />
This is the start of a new project. I picked this old chair up at a parking lot antique sale. I had bought a dresser and a cute cabinet that I will show another time :) the ladie was so happy she sold me the chair for like $3.00. And I have a really bad obsession with old chairs. I have a collection :)<br />
Last night I started to remove layers of fabrics and found under all that, that there is horse hair that was used for the padding. Must be older than I thought. So here's some pics but its not done yet! I wish I knew how old it actually is. <br />
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The old bottles were collected from my father over the years. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-PpFcLtCzUd436vB_oRhXAmTbfFXyCE1zO6IaBMI_NRc7-_BAjg6ZyZL91vJ4b0DIez62AwH0H8EaN046LZCA2W1EJ9EVpSm-HzSiq_kzxzyAqCoQ6SyISVPax8iYqfp8fCueI_7lT9S/s640/blogger-image--1813706081.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-PpFcLtCzUd436vB_oRhXAmTbfFXyCE1zO6IaBMI_NRc7-_BAjg6ZyZL91vJ4b0DIez62AwH0H8EaN046LZCA2W1EJ9EVpSm-HzSiq_kzxzyAqCoQ6SyISVPax8iYqfp8fCueI_7lT9S/s640/blogger-image--1813706081.jpg" /></a></div>Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-49072732449407295992012-06-19T08:51:00.001-07:002012-06-19T08:51:46.990-07:00New addition to the familyOur new puppy baby! <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0WTzA-geh11vjzp5VZCqKhp2UBq5esY-H_zIMgjH2i-QzhoOyT7lQ56Uzdm5KpIgymzSNq1RDbBX5almaxVNx-x0XFY487MEhHJuz2dWeQPQ9ijS6fLN-pGWrU7wjJTkV9bAsSd7TAPXF/s640/blogger-image--1984439982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0WTzA-geh11vjzp5VZCqKhp2UBq5esY-H_zIMgjH2i-QzhoOyT7lQ56Uzdm5KpIgymzSNq1RDbBX5almaxVNx-x0XFY487MEhHJuz2dWeQPQ9ijS6fLN-pGWrU7wjJTkV9bAsSd7TAPXF/s640/blogger-image--1984439982.jpg" /></a></div>Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-61554691116301814832012-05-13T19:50:00.001-07:002012-05-13T19:50:58.986-07:00They grow so fast!I have been do busy with my job the kids and the house! My goodness! Thought I'd share my Darcy's ( my first born) prom picture! 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Almost time to leave! Jimmy and I are leaving for San Diego wednesday to stay with our friends. A little sun sure sounds great right now! I hope everyone has a great rest of the week.Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-76230647271523232052010-02-25T06:22:00.000-08:002010-02-25T06:25:09.537-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>My dad called me and asked me if I'd like to go to an estate sale.... It was only a few blocks from my house and only a couple more than dads house. He just bought a house within a block of me :) I said of course, so the storie goes..... I have never been to one of these before, only heard of them. Although it was sad to see people going thrue someone's belongings some good came from it I guess. I got this set of antique furniture. The day before it was priced only 800.00 dollars and on the second day it was marked to 400.00 which is when I arrived with my daddy :) He bought it for me! pretty cool Dad I think. He has also collected 4~crocks from my great Aunt and Uncle that belonged to my Great Great Grandmother last week. He's always got an eye out for my fave antiques! I love my dad so!!!! Please dont pay to much attention to the ugly bedroom, Jimmy and I re-did all the kids rooms from the walls to the floors and in this process I moved my room upstairs which is a finnished off attic. I have to get new flooring and paint still :( but I do have cool furniture now to put in it! You will see the the headboard is way to tall to get into the room :( and the dresser mirror is too tall for placement as well. I wanted to cry. I'll figure something out, kinda wishing I had not giving my old large tall ceiling room to my daughter. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfQG4zKmVfOkP2gN6-x2GAR0y1vuYrWGEvOeovhEJb_Ld3XIuq9toS0qF_HgBPUNtz7gVfK4ZfxfsDbQKUs_72Ou0sL1GcuzXQgk35XJnB39o3t78z7XZl6pYMd4WotydJ8rnRpihoLNZ/s1600-h/new+furniture+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfQG4zKmVfOkP2gN6-x2GAR0y1vuYrWGEvOeovhEJb_Ld3XIuq9toS0qF_HgBPUNtz7gVfK4ZfxfsDbQKUs_72Ou0sL1GcuzXQgk35XJnB39o3t78z7XZl6pYMd4WotydJ8rnRpihoLNZ/s320/new+furniture+001.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNOIbKu47t1BVZAQ2aZTLU3cxFpUtizXMCNtb0taQKUSdreDznGVUFoBVsoeMuTlBvOBT6FgNwJhhiXMG7j2CN5ep-fRW2iFU2YttPjA9igYgAxhVrYpBf7BVK77j1XKEr_9mSUwio2lab/s1600-h/new+furniture+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNOIbKu47t1BVZAQ2aZTLU3cxFpUtizXMCNtb0taQKUSdreDznGVUFoBVsoeMuTlBvOBT6FgNwJhhiXMG7j2CN5ep-fRW2iFU2YttPjA9igYgAxhVrYpBf7BVK77j1XKEr_9mSUwio2lab/s320/new+furniture+002.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUSBU6kJWTFcnUmRSgdpY_Ds-VQ4UsVEN6cmm_EEVqZQ2vYzCqGlSkj-jvb-HZJOajQXzA6NuXJnxkhyV4vs6LyKPR_yxpkrzHlXkJnDvhmEXLRgKJphWfChLBU6ascTZRgE1vL6Vfbe_E/s1600-h/new+furniture+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUSBU6kJWTFcnUmRSgdpY_Ds-VQ4UsVEN6cmm_EEVqZQ2vYzCqGlSkj-jvb-HZJOajQXzA6NuXJnxkhyV4vs6LyKPR_yxpkrzHlXkJnDvhmEXLRgKJphWfChLBU6ascTZRgE1vL6Vfbe_E/s320/new+furniture+005.jpg" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've just got my new "Herb Companion" and was inspired by these natural recipes to try at home. Like most of you I spend a lot of cash on face care products always trying to find that miricle in a bottle but hate the prices :( </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">BUT what I really hate MOST of all is the idea of myself and my daughters putting all of those chemicals on our skin knowing how we absorb them all. I found these and wanted to post and give them a try. Let me know if you try them and give me feedback. I will be trying them right along with you. Please becareful not to use anything you are alergic to.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"> The kiddos and I are going to my X~grand mothers in law tonight for dinner. WE hardly see her anymore so we will make the long trip. </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"> I'm planning a blog "give a way" but have to figure out how to do it and what to give.....hmmmmm, should I give a mohair OR a prim item? Any feedback would be great! </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"> Hope everyone is well and have a blessed day! ~Connie</span></strong>Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-3626437315675939672010-02-16T06:02:00.000-08:002010-02-16T06:02:48.809-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjve28PLm5MdJeagccwLlGZBoBhSUe9GokBGvjecF19yzCbzrWciJOOHE6AWoXXMGJ7KuC3Boa3fzaV9wW6K7Pv9iIfr-b8vESGgXAiwIJe5oCssiRwmix6hhwOoNrWPoJVRRDHzrmRJ9Yv/s1600-h/Maddie+003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjve28PLm5MdJeagccwLlGZBoBhSUe9GokBGvjecF19yzCbzrWciJOOHE6AWoXXMGJ7KuC3Boa3fzaV9wW6K7Pv9iIfr-b8vESGgXAiwIJe5oCssiRwmix6hhwOoNrWPoJVRRDHzrmRJ9Yv/s320/Maddie+003.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia2cZEFKbhWwRb1ftyRyjW0MGF29el8cQI1jVZ9NY-4FUSvXCmwMA3FXhUg6dhACwpjRkdt6-mb-FGXYo2venLd0Gi3FNfnb82VrTORi-293kBdT9NzJn0diB_Ffclcz1JUZWHOAH1qHk-/s1600-h/Maddie+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia2cZEFKbhWwRb1ftyRyjW0MGF29el8cQI1jVZ9NY-4FUSvXCmwMA3FXhUg6dhACwpjRkdt6-mb-FGXYo2venLd0Gi3FNfnb82VrTORi-293kBdT9NzJn0diB_Ffclcz1JUZWHOAH1qHk-/s320/Maddie+005.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuG48oHXJ9eiYA6_6uYroUmN0SJKsErnMsU0oHIojzkxsObNxDnExZtqTqHoktwoiHnnol_B7Y4O3sjj56RNqBXtfZeR5LHTxsB1b0rhKlKjEM4JJAHgFaNriK8lbYaOAdBGlIxrkdQSgE/s1600-h/Maddie+008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuG48oHXJ9eiYA6_6uYroUmN0SJKsErnMsU0oHIojzkxsObNxDnExZtqTqHoktwoiHnnol_B7Y4O3sjj56RNqBXtfZeR5LHTxsB1b0rhKlKjEM4JJAHgFaNriK8lbYaOAdBGlIxrkdQSgE/s320/Maddie+008.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Ever lay in bed for hours not able to fall asleep thinking of everything but nothing of importance? I sure did! last time I looked at the clock it was 4:56 am and I get up at 6:00 ~ 6:30 to get the kids off to school. Although I did finnish this bear last night. Meet Maddie, she is a little larger than my usual mohair's. I'm listing her on e-bay today. I'm not sure yet how to add links for viewers to just click.... anyone wanting to share a "how to" is MORE than welcome :) Hope evryone is haveing a blessed day! Connie IoneOriginalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-3094971074721841052010-01-15T11:48:00.000-08:002010-01-15T11:48:27.810-08:00<span style="font-size: large;">I had some down time today, and I started another project. I started thumbing thrue my old subscription of "Somerset Life"</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you get the magizine....do you recall "The Magic of Fairies" By Dawn Edmonson? Such a sweet idea. I thought I'd give it a try.It's always fun to try something new, right? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My fairie is very hard to see due to my camera that needs to be thrown at the wall. Ughhh! My plan is to do more, so I'll share more another time. I have to get to the laundry and the farm animals now. Hope everyone out there in Blogland has a wonderful weekend. I think my bf is taking me out tonight :) no kids this weekend! what a miracle. </span><br />
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</div>Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-1794730543815356472010-01-13T20:17:00.000-08:002010-01-13T20:21:45.971-08:00<span style="font-size: large;">I'm putting the gritty Jane tutorials to use now that the Holidays are behind us. :) (wooh hoo) Here's my version of the Gritty Doll. lol Jane is the best, I was having problems with my classroom and she got right to fixing it. </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While I worked on this dollie tonight, just jake and I here so the house is quiet, Jake (my son) thought he'd give one of our cats a bath. We all know how much cat's love water... right? Well, he pulled it off! The poor kitty is lick, lick, licking himself. Here's my son and his best friend Alex: a.k.a. Allie Boo<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AND last but not least, I thought I throw in a couple of pics of our trip to Chicago just before Christmas. Jimmy and I took Cassidy (My youngest daughter) there as part of her Christmas present to see the Broadway play...."In The Heights" She had never been to Chicago so she was thrilled with the BIG city, buildings, shopping, Rain Forest Cafe, Fancey Italian Resturants, ( she called it) The elavators in our Hotel, The Show it's self and The Sears Tower. Jimmy and I had to laugh at her a little. She was happy and cute. We take for granted everthing we see that her little eyes had never laid on before. Here she is in the new glass box that hangs over the side of the tower. It was a little bit freekie to say the least. :)<br />
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</div>Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-83369029718792656052010-01-12T16:58:00.000-08:002010-01-12T16:58:13.777-08:00Boy it's amazing how out of practice I have become. I kinda like this piece but I know I can do much much better. Anywho...here's what I did tonight. I'm really going to push myself to at least my old standard of Prim/Folk Art Dollie making. I hope all is good for all of you Bloggers out there!<br />
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~Hugs, Connie<br />
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</div>Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-70240742884182443462010-01-11T15:45:00.000-08:002010-01-11T15:57:22.955-08:00Happy as a child in a candy shop~<span style="font-size: large;">~I will NOT let winter get me down.... least I'm trying not too....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I sold a few of my Mohair bears on Etsy and E~bay so I had some money to play with, gotta love that, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> So a Etsy shopping I went and have started a few new hobbies that I have been wanting to try. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love opening the mail box to packages and have the mail man come to the door with goodies or should I say "The Goods" </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are the wonderful 1860's German Frozen Charlottes~ Simply Love them!</span><br />
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</div>and a creation of one turned into this.....<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">next is the bird assemblage I couldnt wait to put together.... He's a creepy kind-of-cool.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OH, I wanted to add.....When boredom hit the other day I came across a blog that I fell in love with, This ladie has the sweetest house. If you have not been to her Blog you should check it out. I'm sorry I dont know how to add the links yet but hopefully you can figure it out! :) <br />
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</div>This little family created all this week!Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-65814557373616073162009-12-31T17:46:00.000-08:002009-12-31T17:46:45.379-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4M6jdIDgSScITov8JgpGTOhUCdwqWQ31tB_19cqUs87w2Gh3VHcVdtxenc65jVjA9JKi79UCmpADu19SfRfAjsdH6Rv3AVl4ppUvwoy_lK6qCB-TQwEFSX9HYEHDgHTxMijoxvKdXqbP9/s1600-h/lu+lu+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4M6jdIDgSScITov8JgpGTOhUCdwqWQ31tB_19cqUs87w2Gh3VHcVdtxenc65jVjA9JKi79UCmpADu19SfRfAjsdH6Rv3AVl4ppUvwoy_lK6qCB-TQwEFSX9HYEHDgHTxMijoxvKdXqbP9/s200/lu+lu+4.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4VF81sGglGCjyvG94ikrBD3qROpG2pI_DaUfntDx6TkOrwDLIT0hJjXXqIgFFBf3D_phDqFA_pA-1VS1lwdso3bL7_g9U9dl-qHI6y1HAOxq1S65hmY-Pu5o3zw0BbE97n4fjAJvBBVRg/s1600-h/chewy+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4VF81sGglGCjyvG94ikrBD3qROpG2pI_DaUfntDx6TkOrwDLIT0hJjXXqIgFFBf3D_phDqFA_pA-1VS1lwdso3bL7_g9U9dl-qHI6y1HAOxq1S65hmY-Pu5o3zw0BbE97n4fjAJvBBVRg/s320/chewy+6.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>Chewy and Bella Lu on E-bay right now! Hope everyone is enjoying the Holidays.Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-383982318751366202009-12-17T07:39:00.000-08:002009-12-17T07:39:48.969-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5xDWM7wuDxFYOoEh4zHOcu_Ubx5zoVu4criZx-Z3v5FJLort_wCMKkoR48CB4Zi4lf1hWvP-iBWZ9Z3qtufWjbIsxKMSk_q1mk99gnvCM2mwgm15opZ09GAQy8Dj-cQolquA4GK7-lIV3/s1600-h/both+paintings+blogger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5xDWM7wuDxFYOoEh4zHOcu_Ubx5zoVu4criZx-Z3v5FJLort_wCMKkoR48CB4Zi4lf1hWvP-iBWZ9Z3qtufWjbIsxKMSk_q1mk99gnvCM2mwgm15opZ09GAQy8Dj-cQolquA4GK7-lIV3/s400/both+paintings+blogger.jpg" /></a><br />
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</div>What better to do than sew and paint when its a winter wonderland outside.Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181143418003862490.post-36247822189123218582009-11-26T14:44:00.001-08:002009-11-26T14:44:46.185-08:00<strong><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">HAPPY, HAPPY THANKSGIVING to everyone!</span></strong>Originalsbyconnieionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984461746872485123noreply@blogger.com0