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I am honored to be nominated for a "Sunshine Award" by "Emma/TheLogCabin"! I have seen this colorful daisy on some of my very favorite blogs and am deeply humbled!

Thank you, sweet Emma!

I've been asked to answer these ten questions...Here goes!

***My favorite color...I love RED, RED, RED! It's such a cheery, bright color!

***My favorite number..."316" (John 3:16...) "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son...That whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." (My favorite scripture verse).

*** My favorite animal...Hand's down! I am a cat lover...My three kitties bring so much joy and comfort to my life...I can't imagine life without them!

***Favorite non-alcoholic beverage...Hazelnut Coffee...a cup a day, keeps the doctor away!

***Do I prefer Facebook or Twitter? I am a confirmed Flickr and blog fan...Not a minute extra for FB or Twitter!

***What is my passion? My first one is my love for God and living a life that honors Him. My second is my marriage to the sweetest man on earth. My third is my great big family...I am one of six children and am blessed with a huge extended family. Fourth is my love for nesting, home, sewing, creating and blessings others with the work of my hands.

***Do I prefer giving or receiving?...I love to give to others! It truly is a passion for me. I receive so much pleasure by sewing for my family and friends! I always want to be an encourager in everything I do.

***My Favorite pattern...Checks and Polka Dots...especially, RED ones!

***My favorite day of the week...Oh, I love Fridays! It's the beginning of my island in the week...Ahhh...A time of rest, worship, friendships, long drives in the country with my sweetie...Ahh!

***My favorite flower...Lilacs and Johnny-Jump-Ups. One smells so sweet and the other looks so sweet!

Now, to list five blogs I enjoy...Oh, this is a tuffy because I love visiting so many, many beautiful blogs!

"Sweet Vintage Rose Cottage" by Paula

"My Vintage Mending" by Renee

"Ribbonwood Cottage" by Debbie

"Vintage Grey" by Heather

"Sew A Little Love" by Tania

If any of you choose to decline...Please know that I will understand.

Blessings, my darling friends!
Carolynn xoxo

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." Mark Twain

Hello, my friends...I hope you are having a wonderful day!
RED IS MY FAVORITE COLOR! My cottage home is accented with the color red. Every room (except the bedrooms) in my home has a bit of red in it.It is such a warm, welcoming color.

"ZOEY CAT" Zoey was a rescue kitty from the Humane Society. She is an affectionate, strong-willed housecat who loves a good comb out. Her idea of exercise is a nice "brisk sit"! Her shiny black coat looks stunning against the red toile.

Before: Boring, frayed, tired and very faded barkcloth... After: Red and white toile with small red checked coordinating print

I love this old 1930s rocking chair!
A friend gave it to me in 1975. It has had many faces over the past 35 years.

I enjoy creating my own original design.
An added placket to insure a good fit
With covered buttons fastened into button holes
Red check ties
and a
Red check ruffled skirt

It was, definitely, time to give this wonderful rocker a fresh new look. Don't you agree?

Eh Alors! J'ai Finis!
(And, at last, I finished!)
Oh, the satisfaction of giving somethig OLD a pretty new face!

Thank you for visiting my toile update.I love sharing ideas and techniques.I have several more chairs that I have slipcovered and will be posting in the coming days.Please come back! Blessings to each one of you,Carolynn xoxo

"From the fullness of His grace
we have all received one blessing after another."
John 1:16

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Be sure and pop on over to visit "It's A Very Cherry World"
It's REDNESDAY!

www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com

Mockingbird Hill Cottage
I hope you will take a minute to stop by!
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Lavender Garden Cottage
Cottage Style Linky Party #9
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Hi to all my dear family and friends,
Today I have three special people that I want to THANK.

Cindy from "OLD TIME FARMHOUSE" BLOG surprised me by choosing my name to win her vintage apron Giveaway.
I love aprons...and, especially, gingham ones!

Paula from "SUGAR SWEET AND PINK" BLOG created and lovingly stitched such sweet gifts for me. I'd like to share a few of them with you.
I love each one!

Mark...my hubby
Thank you, Honey, for the cute as pie polka dot tea pot
and the matching polka dot plates.
You know just what I like.
You are such a sweetheart 

Polka Dots...
Whiskers on Kittens...
My favorite color...Red
These are a few of my favorite things!



Paula, My darling adopted daughter created this adorable kitty cat.
She designed the pattern and the hand stitched touches.
Paula added the crowning touch...the tiny blue and white creamer and saucer.
I adore it, Paula!

You guessed it...
A few more of my favorite things!
Gifts from my hubby...

More RED...
and
More pretty Polka Dots!

"My Little RED shoe Pincushion"
It sits proudly in my sewing room.

"Raggedy Ann"
Do you see the light blue gingham apron draped over the chair back?
Can you guess WHO gave it to me?

Heart Shaped Pockets...
Oh...How cute, Cindy!
I love your darling giveaway!

Cindy sent me this sweet vintage apron.
I don't have the heart or wear it and get it dirty...
I think it will hang proudly in my kitchen.

My RED vintage kitchen chair
with country tole painting.
I found this at a Craft Faire in Tennessee.
It has been used as a high chair for little visitors
and has sat in my kitchen for many years.

Sweet Paula gave me this beautiful vintage linen table cloth.
I love the fine stitching and RED crocheted edging.
Thank you, dear.

Gifts from my sweet Paula
Play Pals...
Patti, Penny & Kitty

"When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you.

If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do.

Fate is kind
She brings to those to love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing.

Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
Your dreams come true."

(Disney Theme Song)

Special thanks to:
Paula at www.sugarsweetandpink.blogspot.com
and
Cindy at www.oldtimefarmouse.blogspot.com

Each week I love joining in my favorite blog parties. I'm linking with:
Boogie Board Cottage
www.boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com
Mockingbird Hill Cottage
www.mockingbirdhillcottage.com
Sunny Simple Life
www.sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com
The Dedicate House
www.thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
The Little Red House
www.dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com
Etsy Cottage Style
www.etsycottagestyle.blogspot.com
Cozy Little House
www.cozylittlehouse.com
Knick Of Time
www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com
Lavender Cottage Dreams
www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Have A Daily Cup of Mrs Olson
www.jannolson.blogspot.com
My Rose Chintz
www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Common Ground
www.debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop
www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.blogspot.com
I Gotta Create
www.igottacreate.blogspot.com
Rooted In Thyme
www.rootedinthyme.blogspot.com
The Charm of Home
www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
Meet and Greet Blog Hop by Laurie
www.createdbylaurie.blogspot.com
Show-Licious Saturday's
www.sew-licious.blogspot.com

So I have mentioned many times that red is not my favorite color. [Thank God my dad doesn't read my blog because he would disown me seeing as how we are a HUGE University of Georgia family!] I think it stems from the fact that a) I am a summer...I mean my coloring so blues and greens and purples look better on me and therefore I gravitate towards those cool colors. Seriously, there is an annual charity event here called the RED Party and I have to go out and by something because I literally have no red in my closet. And b) I live in Charleston and I absolutely love the coast so this (I'm sure) influences the color pallet that I gravitate towards. Makes sense, right? Sooo...I feel the need to give some red love out because I do not hate the color red. Promise. I have decorated with it for clients many, many times. And since we have been seeing so much red on the red carpets I am thinking that this color will be showing up more and more in the decor world very soon. Don't ya think?

I especially like it done in small splashes so it doesn't overwhelm the room or make it feel heavy.

House Beautiful

Domino

House Beautiful

Elle Decor

Elle Decor

Southern Living

I will go on record however saying that their ain't nothin' like a Georgia boy in a pair of red pants! Go Dawgs! [That was for you dad.]

Admittedly (see, I got it now!), I am not the biggest fan of the holidays. I mean of course I love Christmas and all the parties and spending time with family-laughing, sharing fond memories, partaking in some spirits, eating good food, watching my nephews ruthlessly tear open gift after gift-but it is also super stressful! I mean this is the busiest time of year for my business then you add decorating clients homes for Christmas (which I love because I rarely get to do my own!) and then there is shopping for presents and traveling and making everyone happy and blah, blah, blah. But I am really trying this year. Really! I hope to be more like this...

Thanks for letting me vent :)

Now I am going to talk about some of the things I really dig as far as Christmas decorating goes. I was at a friend's house the other night and she had those lights on her tree that alternate between clear lights and colored lights. How have I never heard about these before? Brilliant. Totally solves one of life's many debates. [For the record, I am pro clear.] I am also loving anything natural and earthy-driftwood, paper whites, birch, seashells, garland, burlap, moss, boxwood...oh my.

Love.

Not the biggest fan of things that scream Christmas.

Unless you are going to an ugly Christmas sweater party.
Who came up with this idea? I want to be your best friend. If you are a guy, I might want to be more than friends.

And red is my least favorite color (except when it comes to the GA Bulldogs) so I tend to go for the creams, golds, silvers, greens and even, perhaps, a Tiffany blue. Typically, I love when you can incorporate holiday decor into your normal, everyday decor. Like this...

The brilliance that is Suzanne Kasler. You go Atlanta.

Here are some other images that inspire me...

Let's face it, pretty much everything she does kicks ass.

Ditto for Ruthie. Love the atypical color scheme!

Eddie Ross you are a rock star.
This makes me want to take back my red comment.

~Images: 1-2) Google ? 3) via MFaMB 4) ? 5) via Toby Fairley's blog 6 and 7) Cottage Living 8) eddieross.com

Summertime Sewing...
I love...love...love aprons!

What a joy it was to stitch up these children's aprons for the precious little ones!
I thought I would share my latest projects.
There are four of them.

One of my favorite fabric collections...1930s reproductions.

Adding a ruffle in a coordinating print.

Close Up...
My favorite gathering method:
1. Knot one end of DMC floss and then...
2. Zigzag over floss (lay floss 1/4" from edge of fabric).
3. Find center of ruffle piece and apron and then pin together.
4. Tighten DMC until gathers are equally spread on both sides of center pin.
5. Pin entire ruffle in place.
6. Stitch carefully along gathered edge making sure to hide zig zag inside seam. (1/2" seam)
7. Remove DMC after stitching is complete.

(I like this method because the DMC floss doesn't break when gathering.)


I love using coordinates...the more prints the better!
The apron bodice is lined with a coordinating fabric for extra strength and wear.


Making my own "Chenille Cottage" labels
and adding them discreetly to the inside of the apron.



Red, white and blue beach balls.
I love sewing with my favorite color...
RED!


My signature label...


PINK POODLES!
Ooo Lah Lah!


Feit Avec Amour
(Made With Love!)


Vintage reproduction prints
add such a sweet old fashioned look to this little apron.


Instead of a tie...I chose to add a "scrunchy" that slips over the child's head.
It's so much softer on a little ones neck.

Thank you for spending time with me in my sewing room.

I love to sew
I love sharing my latest projects
and
I love blessing others with the work of my hands.

Have a wonderful week, my sweet friends!

Blessings,
Carolynn xoxo

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

Thank you to my sweet friend, Jann...for featuring my aprons
on your lovely blog.
I hope you'll take a moment and pop in and say hello.
"Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson"
www.jannolson.blogspot.com

Thank you, Elaine, for featuring me on
"Sunny Simple Sunday".
I hope you stop over and visit her blog.
"Sunny Simple Life"
www.sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com

Ahhh...This is such a glorious time of year!
Autumn Leaves...ORANGE, RED & GOLD...
Plump Pumpkins, Colorful Gourds...
Kettles simmering with luscious Fall soups...
And, evenings spent by a crackling fire curled up with a good book.

I gathered Fall florals from my stash that I display year after year and encircled this lovely soup tureen.
I spied this white tureen while thrifting. It was only $2.25!
It was missing the ladle...but, I already have one.
The outer yellow accent was another thrifted find for $1.
Tweaking is fun
&
Thrifty can be pretty!

Red Welsh Cupboard
Knowing that my favorite color is red
my sweet husband gave me this wonderful cupboard.
I had fun adding pops of orange here and there.
I love collecting blueware and have several pieces.
I'm not a dish snob.
My husband has brought me blueware from around the world
& I love mingling my thrifted and gifted pieces side by side.

I am a huge fan of " homespun plaids" . They add such a charming touch to any decor.
I simply measured the length of the table...Cut and then added a long overhanging ruffle to both ends.
I have admired the burlap table runners I have seen on my friend's blogs and wanted to make one, too.

My husband and I found this Harvest Table when we lived in Tennessee.
It came from a small country church in Dandridge, Tennessee.
It's over 100 years old.
I can only imagine how many heartfelt prayers of thanksgiving
have been prayed around this wonderful old table.

My lovable feline, Zoey, had to do a little investigating.
Whenever I do any decorating she has to be right in the middle of everything...
Giving it her final sign of approval.
>^^<

It makes me so happy knowing that you stopped by,
my dear blogging friends!

I do hope you have a great week.
For those who are in the midst of the storm
Please know that I am praying for you.

Blessings,
Carolynn xoxo

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the Lord, My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."
Psalm 91:1-2 Linking toBoogieboard Cottagewww.boogieboardcottage.blogspot.comMockingbird Hill Cottagewww.mockingbirdhillcottage.comSunny Simple Lifewww.sunnysimplelife.blogspot.comThe Dedicated Housewww.thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com The Little Red Housewww.dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.comThe Shop Around The Cornerwww.alittleshoparoundthecorner.blogspot.comEtsy Cottage Stylewww.etsycottagestyle.blogspot.comKathe With An Ewww.kathewithane.comCozy Little Housewww.cozylittlehouse.comKnick of Timewww.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.comCoastal Charmwww.linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.comLavender Garden Cottagewww.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.comHave A Daily Cup of Mrs Olsonwww.jannolson.blogspot.comMy Rose Chintzwww.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.comBeyond The Picket Fencewww.bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.comThe Shabby Nestwww.theshabbynest.blogspot.comCommon Groundwww.debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.comFarmgirl Friday Blog Hopwww.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.blogspot.comI Gotta Createwww.igottacreate.blogspot.comRooted In Thymewww.rootedinthyme.blogspot.comThe Charm of Homewww.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com

Welcome to my Sewing Room...A place where I love to spend time!

Can you tell that RED IS MY FAVORITE COLOR ? Can you tell that I LOVE POLKA DOTS?

This week I am hoping to spend some quality time stitching up the final details on my "giveaway" for my first official visitor who commented on my blog...her name is Shirley of "Zetta's Apron" and her blog is delightful. I will be popping it in the mail. When I know Shirley has received her gift, I will post a photo of it! I pray you all have a wonderful week, my dear friends!
Blessings,
Carolynn xoxo

Good Monday Morning...My sweet family and friends! Many people don't like Mondays...but, I do!

Today, I have the pleasure of spending the day hanging out in my sewing room...or, as I like to call it..."My Sandbox". (I'm like a child who, once I start sewing, doesn't want to stop...No matter what!)

Can you hear me singing..."The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Music"?

Whatever in the world made you think that RED IS MY FAVORITE COLOR?

I hope you will come back in a few days...I will be posting some of the sewing projects that I have had the fun of stitching up.

Have a great week, sweet friends!
Blessings,
Carolynn xoxo

I posted my Red Sock Monkeys on REDNESDAY... www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com

I feel asleep! I cannot believe that I fell asleep during the Oscars. Boo! At least I dvr'd it but it is not the same. Anyway, I saw the red carpet and that is (almost) the most important part. I have my top three dresses and I will liken them to a room...

Mila Kunis can do no wrong these days!!!

1
Stunning

House Beautiful

Red is my least favorite color but it seems to be popping up all over the place this Award season. Jennifer Lawrence looked RED HOT in this Calvin Klein (genius) dress.

2
Sexy.

Elle Decor

She looks like a mix of Barbie and Bewitched so I had to pick the room I did!

3
Classy.

Oberto Gili

Honorable Mention
Ridiculous.

Elle Decor

Since Oscar fashions tend to represent the best of the runways and runways tend to influence interior design I thought I could get away with this post. Clearly metallics, "sparkles" and structure are the big trends and I am curious to see how that will translate to the home. Let's just hope companies won't start bedazzling lamp shades! But if they do, I will probably be blogging about how much I love them! ha! And I must admit that I am such a poser because I call myself a movie buff however, I have not seen one of the films that was nominated for best picture. Not...a...one. Seriously? What have I been doing all winter? Its like a banner year for movie making and I have been staying at home watching The Bachelor. Note to self: Get out more.

Anyway, here are my fashion comments (as if you care).
HITS

Kristen Stewart
This is a current take on a really classic look. I wish she just enjoyed wearing it more...she looked so uncomfortable!

Rachel McAdams
I might be alone on this one but I think this dress is stunning. It looks like a watercolor. I like her hair this color, her makeup was flawless and I covet the earrings!

Miley Cyrus
I cannot believe that she had on one of my favorite dresses.
I have never seen her look this good!

Elizabeth Banks
I especially loved this color! But I wanted to rip that headband off her head. You're not 12.
Sorry girl, your crazy funny though!

Maggie Gyllenhall
I am sure she will get slammed for this choice and I normally don't like prints but there was something about this dress. And it seemed very...her. She looked gorgeous!
(As if I know her.)

ON THE FENCE

Charlize Theron
I know it is high fashion but I can't decide if I like this one or not. It did look like Stewart was behind her wearing lavender gloves and holding up her "girls." I kept waiting for him to step out.

Sandra Bullcok
I was really hoping to love her's. It was her night. I totally lost it when she thanked her mom.

Demi Moore
I liked it but maybe it is because it reminded me of my Peaches 'n Cream Barbie!

MISSES

Sarah Jessica Parker
I didn't like SJP's dress. But it did remind me a bit of this...

Meryl Streep
I think Meryl stole her dress from the set of this movie...

Jennifer Lopez
It looked like a used condom. I am sorry but it did. As did her's...

Amanda Seyfried

Zoe Saldana
I was excited to see her dress because I love her style but this just looks like unraveling brush fringe. I do not likey.

I also have a few general (and rather snarky) comments to make.

1. Who was in charge of the backdrop for these photos? Shag red carpet and yellow roses along the ground? Eek.

2. ABC couldn't get anyone better than Sherrie Shepherd and Cathy Ireland to host the pre-show?Clearly the were scraping the bottom of the barrel. Since I am probably next on the list, give me a call for the 83rd Oscars. I am happy to do it.

3. Gabourey Sidibe IS precious.

4. I know that Dentyne was a sponsor of the Oscars but I cannot stand to watch people talk with gum in their mouth. I bet all of their publicists were dying!

5. Cheers to the John Hughes tribute!But is anyone else concerned with how old the Brat Pack looked? I am. Because that means that I am old. I mean heck, Robert Downey, Jr. was wearing Blue Blockers!

Ok, that is all. I am headed to Blockbuster...

Hello Ladies...
During the summer months I like squirreling myself away in the air conditioning to beat the heat. I've been busily stitching away. Hand Embroidery is such a "Sweet Retreat"! 

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"

"Sewing Seeds of Love, Joy, Peace, Patience..."

"Cotton Candy Pinks"

"A Hare Raising Tale"

"Spinach, Turnip greens, Brocolli, Brussel Sprouts"

"A Happy Harvest of Bunny's Favorites...
Crunchy Carrotts and Bright Red Beets"

"Blue Skies smilin' at me
Nothin' but blue skies do I see
Bluebirds singin' a song
Nothin' but blue skies from now on..."

Plant Seeds of Kindness

Somebunny Loves You!

Red...Red...Red
Every project I stitch has to have a tiny touch of my favorite color!

I'm so glad you popped in for a visit, my sweet friends!
Blessings,
Carolynn xoxo

"But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control." Galatians 5:22-23

I posted on Jann's blog www.jannolson.blogspot.com I hope you will take a minute and pop in to visit her delightful blog!

I posted on Sue's Blog on REDNESDAY www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com
Be sure to stop by and visit her delightful blog!

Many, many thanks to Sherry at "The Charm of Home"! It has been a blessing to be able to post some of my photos on her lovely blog www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com

Hot air balloons lifting off in the valley at sunrise ~ via cell phone. We snuck away for a few days last month to get warm.Arizona warm.

We've been to Sedona a number of times, but this time we decided to hit the trails and do some hiking.

Secret Mountain Wilderness.
Yay!!

Sign reads: End of trail. Everything seems cheerful here.
The soil is my favorite red / orange color.
The rocks are cheery.
The sky brilliant blue.
The sun warm.

Beautiful views.
I love visiting the desert.
( Saguaro! )
Maybe because it is far from the world that I know?Or is it...?

Honey bee on moss ~ hard to see...sorry... We did some hiking in a canyon along a dry creek bed and came across this patch of moss. There were honey bees sipping on the rocks and patches of moss.
Moss and bees in the desert?Okay by me!

At one point as we hiked we decided to climb the rocks above the tree line to see what we could see.
We sat here...
Ate an apple...
Baked my longing-to-see-the-sun-in-a-sea-of-cloudy-winter-bones on a red rock...
Looked for geckos...and snakes - and tarantulas Listened to the birds...the wind... the silence.

Spring is upon us.The daffodils are up and the trees are budding, but I am still waiting for that sun...
Soon.

Welcome to "A Cottage Tour". Last weekend my sister and I had the fun of touring two charming beach cottages in the tiny village of Neskowin, Oregon.This little town is situated on the Oregon Coastbordering the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean.

The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home... so I thought it best to begin your tour in thiswarm and inviting room.

Our lovely cottage host, Janet, had baked up a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies for her guests to nibble on. Everything about this charming kitchen says, "Pull up a chair and sit for a while!"

Do you see the bright red cherries on that wonderful plate?

Past and Perfect
Kitchen

Nothing says "Cottage" like the color RED!
(Which just happens to be my favorite color!)

I loved the vintage touches that greeted meas I strolled from room to room.

Every room was full of colorful surprises...whimsy and wonderful antiques.

It has been a pleasure sharing Janet's Cozy Kitchen with you.
Be sure and pop in again...
I have more cottage touches to share in the coming days...

Blessings, my sweet friends!
Carolynn xoxo

"When love and skill
work together,
expect a masterpiece."
John Ruskin

I just love Sue's REDNESDAYS at www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com
I hope you'll stop on over to say hello!

I posted on "Feathered Nest Friday" at www.frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com
I just know you will enjoy visiting this lovely blog!

I posted on "A Cottage Garden Party" at www.fishtailcottage.blogspot.com
Please pop over when you have a minute to explore this lovely blog!