A Memorial Day Inspiration

<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">Inspiration</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TARknoTBN7I/AAAAAAAAEg4/kma9jm9PsQs/s1600/IMG_5583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TARknoTBN7I/AAAAAAAAEg4/kma9jm9PsQs/s640/IMG_5583.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #351c75;">Today was a very emotional day! And I am feeling sentimental. I don't often post about very personal things, but thank you for indulging me tonight.</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TARsF8bbYYI/AAAAAAAAEhA/NsocaYcxgjc/s1600/IMG_5586.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="434" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TARsF8bbYYI/AAAAAAAAEhA/NsocaYcxgjc/s640/IMG_5586.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">T</span>oday, our family went to<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"> Fort Indian Town Gap National Cemetary</span> to pay tribute to our fallen soldiers and to my Dad. He is laid to rest there along with thousands of men and women who have served in the <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">Armed Forces</span> to defend and protect all Americans.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TARskpf_4rI/AAAAAAAAEhI/YmKthg7XjlA/s1600/IMG_5579.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TARskpf_4rI/AAAAAAAAEhI/YmKthg7XjlA/s640/IMG_5579.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">A</span>s we drove through the quiet gently rolling landscape of <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">Pennsylvania </span>draped with <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">American flags</span> and decorated with flowers marking the graves I was so struck with a sense of extreme pride. The pride of having a Dad who served his country for over one third of his life! A career man in the<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;"> Army</span> first then the <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">Air Force</span>. A man who loved his country and his family and his <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">God</span>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">M</span>y father came from a poor uneducated family in the Ozarks. With hard work, determination and a will to make a better life for himself and his family he worked tirelessly. And succeeded. His<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;"> love</span> for us was effusive and his<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;"> devotion</span> to my mother was something most women only can dream of. He was strong and dependable and private. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">M</span>y father had a profound effect on my life. It was by his example and through his inspriation that I learned to love and feel such pride for this country. My<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;"> America</span>!  It was watching my Dad that helped me to understand the sacifice each <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">military </span>person and their families makes for all of us. I came to know the debt of<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;"> gratitude</span> owed to all serving! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, on the <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">Memorial Day</span> I want to honor my <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">Dad</span>, my inspriation!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TARs6NJunqI/AAAAAAAAEhQ/9oujYHbl6Os/s1600/IMG_5586.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="434" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TARs6NJunqI/AAAAAAAAEhQ/9oujYHbl6Os/s640/IMG_5586.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">I</span> am joining Maggie (my wonderful blogging friend) at <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">The White Farmhouse</span> for An <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">Inspirational Party</span>! Please join her and see all the inspiring people there! Click <a href="http://thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.com/2010/05/2nd-inspiration-party-and-more.html">HERE</a> to visit and be inspired!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TARySSBxn4I/AAAAAAAAEhY/JMqpHjkxhPs/s1600/Project133-2-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TARySSBxn4I/AAAAAAAAEhY/JMqpHjkxhPs/s320/Project133-2-1.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #351c75;">I as so humbled by you kind and loving post, Maggie. Thank you!</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

A Memorial Day Inspiration

Inspiration Today was a very emotional day! And I am feeling sentimental. I don't often post about very personal things, but thank you f...

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StoneGable Weekly Menu

<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Menu Plan: May 31- June 6</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAOey3iNB2I/AAAAAAAAEgo/gxWjGZfF53o/s1600/Menu+5-31-10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="512" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAOey3iNB2I/AAAAAAAAEgo/gxWjGZfF53o/s640/Menu+5-31-10.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Exciting news from StoneGable this week. Stop back on Wednesday evening for my very first <span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>GIVEAWAY</strong></span>!  I have teamed up with <span style="font-size: x-large;">April Cornell</span> and put together some fun and fabulous finds!  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his is an easy menu planning week. I have guests (family) and we are going out a couple of nights. And I  will be away in Virginia this weekend to see my niece go to her senior prom. I am also sneeking in a trip to <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Old Lucketts  Store</span>-Lucky me!  Have a very<span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"> Happy Memorial Day</span>! Please take time to honor our soldiers and their families!<br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Monday- Memorial Day Picnic</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Barbecued Chicken</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Homemade Mac and Cheese</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Coslaw</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Broccoli Salad</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Corn on the Cob</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Tossed Salad</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Angel Food Cake with Strawberries</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Chocolate Chip Cookies</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Watermellon</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Recipe: Mac and Cheese</span><br />This is the best Mac and Cheese recipe! Given to me years ago by my sister-in-law Sue. This is my most requested family dish. Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/12/menu-dec-28-2009-jan-3-2010.html">HERE</a> and look for the Saturday's recipes to find Mac and Cheese.<br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Tuesday</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Girl's Dinner Out</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Boy's- Homemade Stromboli</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Ceaser Salad</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Wednesday:Giveaway Kickoff!</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Crab Cakes</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Baked Potatoes</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Roasted Broccoli with Garlic Oil</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Leftover Coslaw from Monday</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Recipe: Crab Cakes</span><br />I buy lump crab meat when it is on sale. These crab cakes have very little filler, so they are rich and very delicious.  Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/11/menu-nov-30-dec-4-2009.html">HERE</a> for recipe and look for Mondays menu.<br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Thursday:</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Out to dinner</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Friday:</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Hamburgers on the Grill</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Home fries </span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Salad Fixins' for Hamburgers</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Saturday- Monday</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Away To Virginia</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); </script></div><script type="text/javascript">try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-11244474-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} </script>

StoneGable Weekly Menu

Menu Plan: May 31- June 6 Exciting news from StoneGable this week. Stop back on Wednesday evening for my very first GIVEAWAY !  I have teame...

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Sunday Scritpture

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">Sunday Scripture: Memorial Day Weekend 2010</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAJDSH-wY1I/AAAAAAAAEgg/OkF2ddsSkd4/s1600/3487911314_df26f23c13_m%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAJDSH-wY1I/AAAAAAAAEgg/OkF2ddsSkd4/s640/3487911314_df26f23c13_m%5B1%5D.jpg" width="508" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=all&q=military+graves+at+Arlington&m=text"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Photo credit)</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his firends.</span>   Jn 15:13</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); </script></div><script type="text/javascript">try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-11244474-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} </script>

Sunday Scritpture

Sunday Scripture: Memorial Day Weekend 2010 (Photo credit) Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his firends.   ...

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Pink Peony Tablescape And Birthday Party!

<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">A PINK SATURDAY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S__8kEEwxiI/AAAAAAAAEdI/mMMlltTiqdk/s1600/IMG_5492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S__8kEEwxiI/AAAAAAAAEdI/mMMlltTiqdk/s640/IMG_5492.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he peonies are in full bloom at <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">StoneGable</span>. Their big moppy heads are bent close to the ground, wet with last nights rain. Their <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">glorious</span> perfummy aroma wafting up onto the back porch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S___Bx4PimI/AAAAAAAAEdQ/_JmmevJgLs4/s1600/IMG_5525.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="428" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S___Bx4PimI/AAAAAAAAEdQ/_JmmevJgLs4/s640/IMG_5525.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAvkXGjx0I/AAAAAAAAEgQ/G0s2de0L7iY/s1600/Peony+montage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="512" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAvkXGjx0I/AAAAAAAAEgQ/G0s2de0L7iY/s640/Peony+montage.png" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">I</span> have been planning this table for months. Finding the few elements to go on the table in thrift shops, flea markets and antique shops. Simple, white and<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> pink</span>. Lace, starched linens and touches of silver. Letting the beauty of these magnificent flowers be the center of attention. I have been anxiously anticipating the arrival of the pale<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> petal</span> pink peonies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAAHNW-5SI/AAAAAAAAEdg/5Pu6IS9aLYE/s1600/IMG_5471.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="428" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAAHNW-5SI/AAAAAAAAEdg/5Pu6IS9aLYE/s640/IMG_5471.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he very best part about creating this table is that the <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">blooming</span> of the peonies also coincide with <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Pink Saturday's</span> second<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> birthday</span>!  A meme hosted by Beverly at<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> How Sweet The Sound</span>, Pink Saturday is all about pink attitude!  So this tablescape becomes a birthday celebration! Just for you and Pink Saturday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S___jCEJx2I/AAAAAAAAEdY/ufePfA-72TY/s1600/IMG_5456.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="428" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S___jCEJx2I/AAAAAAAAEdY/ufePfA-72TY/s640/IMG_5456.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his small table on my porch is set for two. <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Silver</span> utility serving trays hold a stack of white and pink dishes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAXP4rXCTI/AAAAAAAAEdo/r4YAWpqOwB4/s1600/IMG_5495.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAXP4rXCTI/AAAAAAAAEdo/r4YAWpqOwB4/s640/IMG_5495.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAXhTufmWI/AAAAAAAAEdw/RjIrARCeBKk/s1600/IMG_5509.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAXhTufmWI/AAAAAAAAEdw/RjIrARCeBKk/s640/IMG_5509.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">P</span>retty rose-like bowls (HomeGoods) top Limoges "<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Feme</span>" salad/dessert plates. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAaRmY8pSI/AAAAAAAAEd4/tGJrtJH7-vs/s1600/IMG_5560.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAaRmY8pSI/AAAAAAAAEd4/tGJrtJH7-vs/s640/IMG_5560.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAbD4RJkEI/AAAAAAAAEeI/FeGVhoUjMfM/s640/IMG_5562.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> limoges</span> plates are the fruit of a very productive shopping day at a rediscovered antique shop in Lancaster Pa. <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Rev Chi's Antiques</span> proved to be a goldmine! The knowledgeable and amiable owner was so helpful. And I was able to find some lovely pieces at very reasonable prices!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he delicate rose design on the <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">porcelain</span> plates were created using a technique called "combination". The outline is a transfer and then they are hand <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">tinted</span>.  I swept them up to give them a loving home!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAg0LiJ7gI/AAAAAAAAEeY/rKpu9OsV_fI/s1600/IMG_5518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAg0LiJ7gI/AAAAAAAAEeY/rKpu9OsV_fI/s640/IMG_5518.JPG" width="427" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAg-ISvZMI/AAAAAAAAEeg/77S1ZV_gvRM/s1600/IMG_5561.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAg-ISvZMI/AAAAAAAAEeg/77S1ZV_gvRM/s640/IMG_5561.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">W</span>hite damask and <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">vintage</span> pink napkins are gathered together in a silver napkin ring.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAArBHNPF1I/AAAAAAAAEfQ/cDMXyyqSUHg/s1600/IMG_5491.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="428" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAArBHNPF1I/AAAAAAAAEfQ/cDMXyyqSUHg/s640/IMG_5491.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">I </span>love the pink<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> ruffle</span> of the peonies, the rose bowl and the <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">scallop</span> of the napkins..pink perfection!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAsIOudA9I/AAAAAAAAEfg/xQRnOqp70fo/s1600/IMG_5555.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAsIOudA9I/AAAAAAAAEfg/xQRnOqp70fo/s640/IMG_5555.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he table linens were borrowed from my mother. A rose colored tablecloth peeks out from underneath  my great grandmothers heavy<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> lace</span> beauty. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">silverplate </span>flatware is a recent purchase from Rev Chi's Antiques. It was manufactured by Harmony House and dated 1944. It has a monogrammed "D" on each piece. I am wild about <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">monogrammed </span>silver... even if it is not my initials. If you are interested in silver and silverware care you might want to see my post on collecting and care of silver. Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/03/show-me-your-silver.html">HERE</a> for post.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAb2VXbpFI/AAAAAAAAEeQ/0WWRZoNFYG4/s1600/Flatware+and+table+linens.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="512" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAb2VXbpFI/AAAAAAAAEeQ/0WWRZoNFYG4/s640/Flatware+and+table+linens.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he cake server is a particularly lovely piece.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAhR_ozkZI/AAAAAAAAEeo/TYYFYk41sVM/s1600/IMG_5488.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAhR_ozkZI/AAAAAAAAEeo/TYYFYk41sVM/s640/IMG_5488.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">C</span>ups, saucers and dessert plates wait for those yummy strawberry birthday<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> cupcakes</span>!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAkYUtsCcI/AAAAAAAAEew/cXxKY7cEhx8/s1600/IMG_5467.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAkYUtsCcI/AAAAAAAAEew/cXxKY7cEhx8/s640/IMG_5467.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>hese stately salt and pepper shakers were rescued from a<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> flea market</span> for $2.00. I shined them up and they have a new life now!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAqF822lhI/AAAAAAAAEfI/G8OO8Cfh4v8/s1600/IMG_5470.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAqF822lhI/AAAAAAAAEfI/G8OO8Cfh4v8/s640/IMG_5470.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he real center of attention are these fabulous pink peonies! Full and<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> lush</span> and so beautiful. A soup tureen becomes a centerpiece for these <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">captivating</span> blooms.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAt_SJiVUI/AAAAAAAAEfo/3o_RIBRcsBM/s1600/IMG_5520.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAt_SJiVUI/AAAAAAAAEfo/3o_RIBRcsBM/s640/IMG_5520.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; 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Here's to many more!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAnUAWwU_I/AAAAAAAAEe4/yfUGzPwkhx0/s1600/IMG_5505.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAnUAWwU_I/AAAAAAAAEe4/yfUGzPwkhx0/s640/IMG_5505.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAncVmKz1I/AAAAAAAAEfA/_xpEzDiel6U/s1600/IMG_5551.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TAAncVmKz1I/AAAAAAAAEfA/_xpEzDiel6U/s640/IMG_5551.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">I am participating in Pink Saturday's Second Birthday Celebration!</span> Beverly, thank you so much for all of your hard work! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Please go and visit Beverly and and wish her a very happy birthday!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Click <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/05/pink-saturday-may-29-2010.html#comments">HERE</a> for a pink visit!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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Pink Peony Tablescape And Birthday Party!

A PINK SATURDAY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: T he peonies are in full bloom at StoneGable . Their big moppy heads are bent close to the ground, wet...

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StoneGable Granola

<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">Granola:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_7iUgchDQI/AAAAAAAAEcI/ZqrRrYmKmRs/s1600/IMG_5423.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_7iUgchDQI/AAAAAAAAEcI/ZqrRrYmKmRs/s640/IMG_5423.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">W</span>e are having a house full of family for the long weekend. Nothing thrills me more! I often say our home is more like a hotel!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">S</span>o I made <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">granola</span> to have for my snackers. It also makes a<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> great breakfast</span> when we need to eat something quick. Sweet and<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> crunchy</span>, this granola is a real energy booster!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_7kebj4SlI/AAAAAAAAEcQ/s4e6BhKsMsY/s1600/IMG_5418.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_7kebj4SlI/AAAAAAAAEcQ/s4e6BhKsMsY/s640/IMG_5418.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">StoneGable Granola:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6 cups of oatmeal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup wheat germ</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 1/2 cups slivered almonds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 1/2 cups chopped pecans</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup coconut (flaked) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 dark brown sugar ( I use a little more)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup non flavored vegetable oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 tsp cinnamon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 TBS vanilla</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1-2 cups assorted dried fruit (I use dried cherries)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1-2 cups of add-in (mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, cereals)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">P</span>reheat oven to 225 degrees.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mix all ingredients except dried fruit and add-ins in a large bowl. Mix well to coat evenly.  I omit the coconut, not all of us are fans. Distribute on 2 large rimmed baking sheets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">B</span>ake for 1 hour 15 minutes. Turn every 15 minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">R</span>emove from oven and cool completely. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stir in dried fruit and add-ins. I put dried fruit and  add ins in individual bowls and let everyone make their own customized blends if we have it for breakfast.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_7nr9pOQSI/AAAAAAAAEcY/bCqWFqq3xPw/s1600/IMG_5411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_7nr9pOQSI/AAAAAAAAEcY/bCqWFqq3xPw/s640/IMG_5411.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">S</span>tore in air tight container.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_7oPBVKbzI/AAAAAAAAEco/DlT5zJzDpQw/s1600/IMG_5443.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_7oPBVKbzI/AAAAAAAAEco/DlT5zJzDpQw/s640/IMG_5443.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_7olvl8MXI/AAAAAAAAEcw/LoLLpGKgZ1w/s1600/IMG_5436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_7olvl8MXI/AAAAAAAAEcw/LoLLpGKgZ1w/s640/IMG_5436.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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Click <a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/2010/05/sometimes-girl-needs-carbs.html">HERE</a><br /><br />I am joiniing Chari at Happy To Design for Sunday Favorites! <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TCatS8fg0uI/AAAAAAAAFAc/qPEWSbrjfDk/s1600/writeroval-1-1%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/TCatS8fg0uI/AAAAAAAAFAc/qPEWSbrjfDk/s320/writeroval-1-1%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><script type="text/javascript">try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-11244474-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} </script>

StoneGable Granola

Granola: W e are having a house full of family for the long weekend. Nothing thrills me more! I often say our home is more like a hotel!  S ...

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Memorial Day Table

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xfo468psDNs/U31g_cU03mI/AAAAAAAAqmE/nF6NJzJeV3U/s1600/RED+WHITE+AND+TRUE+BLUE+PATRIOTIC+TABLESCAPE-TITLE+PAGE-STONEGABLEBLOG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xfo468psDNs/U31g_cU03mI/AAAAAAAAqmE/nF6NJzJeV3U/s1600/RED+WHITE+AND+TRUE+BLUE+PATRIOTIC+TABLESCAPE-TITLE+PAGE-STONEGABLEBLOG.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;">Memorial Day was originally called Remembrance Day.  First established to honor and remember soldier's who had lost their lives in the Civil War<span style="color: black; font-size: small;">.</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Their</span> graves were decorated with flags and flowers to remember them and their ultimate sacrifice.</div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;">Remembrance Day was later changed to Memorial Day and remains a day to honor American men and women who have given their lives so we can be a free nation!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_xBH7rPrfI/AAAAAAAAEYU/HrBq7HLEFfA/s1600/IMG_5313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_xBH7rPrfI/AAAAAAAAEYU/HrBq7HLEFfA/s640/IMG_5313.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;">At StoneGable we will mark this day with a trip to a  beautiful National Cemetary where my father is laid to rest and honor his memory with prayers and flowers. And then back to our home for a family barbecue to live out his legacy.</div></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;">The inspiration for this table is our wonderful "Old Glory"! My heart sings when I see our flag. Being raised in a military family made me keenly grateful to be an American!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_xB4CykeMI/AAAAAAAAEYc/FmSCC2mLYXg/s1600/IMG_5282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_xB4CykeMI/AAAAAAAAEYc/FmSCC2mLYXg/s640/IMG_5282.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; 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The white plates are my very favorite leaf and berry plate I use in most tablescapes (both  HomeGoods).  The white salad plate has a pretty detailed rim, also slightly distressed. And the blue floral plates have a chintz look that dresses this table up a bit (both from Marshall's).</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_xQ9S0-nfI/AAAAAAAAEZM/YSOpdxSjCK0/s640/IMG_5232.JPG" width="428" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">A textured bright red napkin is folded and placed on the blue chintz plate. Twiggy stars in blue and white rest on each napkin.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_xSoP1H1XI/AAAAAAAAEZk/xD-WL-0kLT4/s1600/IMG_5231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_xSoP1H1XI/AAAAAAAAEZk/xD-WL-0kLT4/s640/IMG_5231.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">My mother's blue cups were lent to me for this table. I remember drinking coffee from them as a teenager!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_xlSZBs1xI/AAAAAAAAEZ8/eTZIdzdwm6I/s1600/IMG_5246.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_xlSZBs1xI/AAAAAAAAEZ8/eTZIdzdwm6I/s640/IMG_5246.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Matching sugar and creamer, thanks Mom! I love to add colored sugar crystals to give a little punch to the sugar bowl...FUN!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_xmjCjrI4I/AAAAAAAAEaE/TftbjQ51kbM/s1600/IMG_5255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="428" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_xmjCjrI4I/AAAAAAAAEaE/TftbjQ51kbM/s640/IMG_5255.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Ice tea and lemonade will be served in my favorite bubble glasses.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; 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I love how bright and cheery it makes the whole table.</div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_xq3-U-9lI/AAAAAAAAEac/7-iX7DtCRWo/s1600/IMG_5308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_xq3-U-9lI/AAAAAAAAEac/7-iX7DtCRWo/s640/IMG_5308.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I made the basket of geraniums several years ago and it sits on my family room coffee table all summer, sans the flags. But for this table I added the flags and  it became a tablescape centerpiece!</div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_x5WONvijI/AAAAAAAAEb8/ANlRAovn60Q/s1600/IMG_5326.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_x5WONvijI/AAAAAAAAEb8/ANlRAovn60Q/s640/IMG_5326.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Memorial Day Menu</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Barbecue Chicken</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Homemade Coslaw</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Macaroni And Cheese (my kids favorite)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Corn On The Cob</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Angel Food Cake With Stawberries and Whipped Cream</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;">Happy Memorial Day! Remember our men and women who serve and keep us safe! God Bless America!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_x25KUd88I/AAAAAAAAEbk/DR0TD5EWCKc/s1600/IMG_5318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fLkyr7mfDes/S_x25KUd88I/AAAAAAAAEbk/DR0TD5EWCKc/s640/IMG_5318.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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Memorial Day Table

Memorial Day was originally called Remembrance Day.  First established to honor and remember soldier's who had lost their lives in the C...

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