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| This is only partial. I could show more but I won't. Get the idea? We're busy!! |
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So many of our shoppers and friends love Gooseberry Patch cookbooks and our Park Linens. The dishcloth and dishtowel sets on top are called "Countryside" and are perfect for everyday. The lower sets are our holiday linens and they are called "Gift Wrap". The set is one dishcloth and one dishtowel and are $7.50 a set. |
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| We have punched metal tart burners that have a bulb that shines through the punches and also ceramic burners that appeal to many of our younger, more modern homemakers. The punched tin are $21.25 and include the bulb. The ceramic are $17.50. They have a light on the side to indicate they are on. That too cute sign is $16.25. Remember delivery is free in NWA and shipping is reasonable elsewhere. Two weeks!! Get excited!! |
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| I always stacked them on top of each other but when we featured them in Country Sampler they displayed them like this...... |
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| Love them this way, too. These are $29.75 and remember we deliver free in NWA and these are pretty easy to ship anywhere else. Thanks for looking!! If you missed the pumpkin tutorial check it out below. |
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| This was my inspiration. It probably caught my eye because I like all things toile. They suggested copying a favorite wallpaper onto cardstock, painting your pumpkin the background color and cutting out the print. |
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| Not ashamed to admit my love of simplifying, I thought maybe I could just find a cardstock scrapbook print I liked and use it. I cut the 12x12 sheets into 3 inch strips. |
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| My youngest daughter helped me, by the way, and we had fun time doing this. We put Mod Podge (my new best friend :)) on with a sponge brush then placed the strips of paper on. We smoothed it with our fingers as best we could but let's face it, you're not going to smooth cardstock over a pumpkin perfectly but a friend had a great perspective on this--she said the wrinkles added character :). |
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| With this size of pumpkin it took us about 12 strips. As we put it on we would put on more Mod Podge around the edges to get as good a seal as possible. And we kept on having a good time. |
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| Finished!! We applied about three coats of MP all over when we finished. The next morning I sprayed it with a matte finish I had--it came in a spray can just like spray paint. I was really pleased with out efforts. And I have enjoyed having it to look at and decorate with. |
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| As I stated, I thought Martha Stewart would be so proud--until she looked at the bottom of the pumpkin. It's not so pretty. I learned not to sit something on paper until the glue is dry. Somehow I think I missed that lesson in first grade. But that's why you turn and display your creation and show off the best side. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Hopefully I explained it in a way that you could at least get an idea of how to do it. It was one of those great projects that you can actually tweak yourself and it probably works better that way. Happy Pumpkin Decorating!! |
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| Who doesn't love fall? |
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| Aren't these pretty? |
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| For showering and bathing, our family uses the Miracle II moisturizing soap on the left. We put it in a pump bottle and use three pumps putting it onto a nylon bath scrubber. Work up a good lather and use it all over. It contains no animal fats (like other soaps) so it rinses off cleanly. It is very gentle but cleans thoroughly. A BONUS is that if you take your scrubber as the water is draining out and wipe down the tub you will have NO NEED to clean your bathtub. No scum--honest!! Try it and see. You can shampoo with it but if you have oily hair, I would use the regular Miracle II. For all my other cleaning here goes: Bathrooms: baking soda and a mixture of Miracle II, water, and tea tree oil (mixed together in a squirt bottle above) in the toilet bowl. Tea tree mix sprayed on all toilet surfaces. On all other bathroom surfaces: the baking soda, tea tree mix, and vinegar (in the pink bottle above). Sprinkle soda and spray others and then wipe off. Allow to air dry. Also use the tea tree mix and vinegar to mop floors--just spray both and wipe. On another note: I clean my mirrors with a fiber cloth and water and then re-wipe them with a dry fiber cloth. In the kitchen: I keep another bottle of tea tree oil, Miracle II, and water and use that as my disinfectant for counter tops. If you aren't familiar with tea tree oil it is a powerful anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti- bacterial agent. I keep another bottle of Miracle and water mix and squirt that on food-caked dishes, utensils, and pans. It works on sticky things and grease. I spray it on my stove top to clean it. I sprinkle baking soda on dishes and pans that would require some sort of scrubber and rub it--and food comes right off!! I have also found that salt sprinkled on those things is a fantastic food remover. I feel good about all of these things because they are non-toxic, easy to use, and a lot cheaper than ready to use products. Your bathroom smells so good because the products are pure. Your family is so much safer!! You can find Miracle II products at health food stores but the most economical place is the internet. I buy it here but you can research and find a place of your own if you like. Important note: a little Miracle II goes a long way--experiment with it but don't overdo. I hope these ideas are helpful. I have cleaned with these for many years and I have 'tweaked' them and played with them until I get my cleaning routine like I like it to be. Have fun and enjoy being clean and green. Soon I'll share a few more green things I have found for laundry. |
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| We started by making our favorite chocolate chip recipe and put it in our graniteware small tray--which we'll be featuring soon. I usually take our cookies out while they are still soft and let them finish cooking. Graniteware pans are great at this. |
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| We made buttercream icing and piped it with the large shell tip around the edges, made the clouds and outlined where the M & Ms should go. I forgot to put orange ones on like Angela did. My bad. Then when we finished we thought there were not enough M & Ms. I told you they were our favorite so we decided to put them all around. I didn't quite achieve Ang's look, but as I said, we're still pefecting it. |
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| I have heard of this book but have not read it. I want to and thought it captures what I want in my life. |
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| Althought I couldn't find the book I wanted, this one will send me to one of my daughter's closets this afternoon to follow Mama's activity. |
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| This hangs in our garage as a reminder to us of the way we want to live life. |
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| This is such a fun piece and will be a staple to your decorating. This arched votive holder includes five clear glass votive cups. In autumn we put fall florals or picks or berries. At Christmas, garland, florals, ornaments, anything your creativity comes up with will look good. Anytime of the year this votive holder will be one of your favorites. I've often thought it would looked great spray-painted white to be used in a wedding. It can be a centerpiece or placed anywhere. When you put votives in it, it will be such a warm, cozy addition. $28.50 includes the heavy clear glass votive holders. Remember: free delivery in Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers. Shipping elsewhere is reasonable and prompt. Comment to order or call 479-756-3606 |
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| With temperatures each day in the high 90's and edging over 100, it seems like fall will never be. But the calendar continues to move forward and all too soon we'll be ready for fall decorating. This iron pumpkin votive holder is a perfect way to catch the autumn feeling. It comes with a glass votive holder. |
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| In the pic above we placed a small berry wreath. We have also put beautiful sunflower picks in it. Your ideas are limitless. This looks great on a coffee table, dining table, or even your countertop. Price is $28.75 and we'll include the glass votive cup as a BONUS! Comment below and I'll contact you or call 479-756-3606. FREE DELIVERY in Fayetteville, Rogers, and Springdale. Shipping elsewhere is reasonable. |
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| This is one of our top selling items. Tiered plate holder is 16" tall and holds dinner plates, pie plates, and bowls. $25.50 If you would like one comment below and I'll get back to you or call 479-756-3606 |
