Tuesday, May 3, 2011

What’s up with me…

Created By My Colonial Home

That’s right…what’s up with this - two posts in a week – can you tell by now I’m in a chatty phase!
Guess it comes from always having to talk to myself because no one here listens – well, listen yes, just not contributing to the other end of the conversation…so it’s you all who gets my chatter!  Lucky You!!!

So on with it….

First…I see today I reached 740 followers…WOW…thank you everyone for being so supportive – it’s because of you that I keep doing this blog.
Every now and then someone comments that isn’t a follower but I LOVE THAT…I visit different blogs too! They are all so wonderful but I think you all realize like me that you can’t get to everyone – so we do what we can.
I kind of have a little system (doesn’t always work but I try).
One day I will use the list on my blog sidebar to go visiting…another time I’ll go from the list on my dashboard – seems I get to some of the one’s I’ve forgotten about.


Sunday I decided to get my Spring flowers out. There were many. I keep buying ones that catch my eye so I think I have enough now. In fact I put a few back in the basement storage.
Here are the color piles I had to work with
Pinks…
Pink flowers

Purples…
Purple flowers

Yellow/Red/Golds…
Yellow and Red flowers

And here’s where they all got placed

At the back door on the bench…
Back porch crock

Front porch…
Front porch flowers

Tin in Dining Room…this is on my bench by the stairs, I also put it in front of the windows but Lola likes to play with them so not sure where they will land for sure.
tin with flowers
Flowers in Window 2

Lavender on Red Pewter Cupboard…
Red cupboard and Lavendar

Pinks on top of cupboard in kitchen…
Pink on cupboard

A couple of Pansies on top of Mitten cupboard in kitchen…

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Last week we found the Robbins building nests on two of our house lights – both fell down on their own because there just wasn’t a solid base to hold them up there – but there’s some left on the front porch light – maybe mama will come back – not sure.
Birdnest

I froze my ham bone from Easter so on Sunday I also made some Bean and Ham Soup – and I must say it really tasted quite good. Yesterday when we went to visit my aunt I took her a large jar of it and she was very happy! It’s something an 84 year old lady living alone just doesn’t make.

Pot of soup

We ate lap top style that evening
(looks rather green like Pea soup doesn’t it…yuk!)
Bean Soup

I also made some wonderful Chocolate Chip Cookies
Took auntie some too…
Cookie Dough
Cookies 1
Chocolate Chip cookies 1

Okay, I’ve bent your ears long enough…but I have one more thing…
I made a new little table mat.
It’s not my design but a ‘Penny Lane’ design.
I revamped it for myself to use on my little table. It caught my eye and so I made it my own with buttons and larger leaves. I won’t put it for sale because it is someone else’s design regardless of the revamping but I wanted to share it with you.
Flowers in Basket Mat 1

Enjoy…

Karen

37 comments:

  1. At Home With AmyMay 3, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Geesh Karen you are making me look bad all the way around. I can't even find the time to make one post let alone two. You have also one upped me on the flower decorating. I'm still trying to find time to do some things outside in between rainy days!

    Eveything is beautiful and it is refreshing to see how you decorated with your spring flowers. Yummo on the soup and cookies. I could definitely go for a big helping of each!

    Have a blessed day,
    AMY

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  2. AnneMay 3, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    LOL Karen you make me laugh..I think I talk hubbys ear off cuz by the time he gets home I need Adult conversation!!! Love your flowers and where you have placed them. I started a new hooking project..you inspired me to pick it up again!!
    Blessings,
    Anne

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  3. STITCHINPRIMMay 3, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    HI KAREN:
    YOU CAN BEND MY EAR ANY TIME. I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR POSTS. ENJOY THEM SO MUCH.
    THANKS FOR THE COMMENT ON OUR WATER SITUATION.
    THANKFUL IT ISN'T RAINING TODAY . WATER LACKS 3 FEET BEING UP TO MY SISTERS FRONT STEPS TO PORCH.
    KEEP US IN YOUR PRAYERS... NO MORE RAIN AND WATER STARTS TO RECEDE .
    I'M TRYING TO REDO MY WEBSITE BUT COMPUTER IS ABOUT TO BITE THE DUST... HOWEVER I ORDERED A NEW DELL . SHOULD BE HERE MAY 19TH.. SO HOPE THIS ONE " HANGS IN THERE'" UNTIL IT GETS HERE.

    BLESSINGS,
    MAURINE

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  4. Holly Hills PrimitivesMay 3, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Sounds like you've been a busy girl. The flowers look beautiful, so bright and summery. Bean soup is one of my husband's favorites and we make it quite a bit around here. I've got to make LOTS of cookies for our Ladies Nite Out this Friday night. Guess I better get busy and then maybe I'll freeze them until then. Have a great week, Dawn

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  5. Deppen homestead 1862May 3, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    hi,Karen
    the flower arrangements are so pretty!!! I'll take a cookie or two,yummy!
    The penny is beautiful~ Great job!!!
    smiles
    Teresa

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  6. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Hi Karen,
    Love your flowers!!!
    Seriously, all your displays look amazing.
    Of course, everything you do always does.

    Beautiful job on your penny rug.

    Now I have to go find something for lunch, your post made me hungry. ;)

    Tam

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  7. Sabrina @Falling Leaf Woodworkers and PrimitivesMay 3, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Hi Karen, your flower displays look wonderful. Very spring. The Penny rug looks great too.
    Have a great Day
    Sabrina

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  8. SusannahMay 3, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Hi Karen....oh..what pretty flowers! You are so good at what you do. I love the table mat....nice size and colors. Thanks for sharing! Hope your Mother's Day is special!

    Susannah

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  9. Hillcresthome PrimsMay 3, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Hi Karen, I love your flowers. The dinner you made looks yummo and the cookies!
    You are the sweetest!

    HOLY MOLY, I LOVE the penny rug I see with the flowers. You did a SUPER job!
    I LOVE to read your posts!!
    I really enjoy them.
    Hugs and Love you way my friend,
    Tricia

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  10. prims by olde lady morganMay 3, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Karen, You have been busy, what a great collection of spring followers! I love the penny rug too! OLM

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  11. PennyMay 3, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    The flowers looks great -- so springy! Some times that's all you need around the house to give it a nice fresh look for the warmer weather!
    Love the penny rug, too!
    Mmmmmmm -- the soup and cookies look appetizing! I wish I had some around here to munch on..... Spending the evening alone tonight so I'll probably just have an old pb&j!!
    Have a lovely evening!

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  12. My Primitive Creations by TonyaMay 3, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Hi Karen.. Ihad to giggle about no one at the other end of your conversations... sounds like my house...the only ones who talk back to me are my fur babies and after a while I am bursting to talk to someone so I too get on here and just gab away...Best thing that ever happned to me...Blogging that is..

    Absolutely love all your Spring Floer arrangements.. I used to make arrangements kinda miss that part of my past...creating days.. Yours are lovely and make everything looks so warm and homey...

    Love your penny rug too very cute!!

    could you send me a jar of that Bean Soup one of my faves and just not worth cookin a pot full just for self especially now that I have no freezer space to speak of...

    Thanks for sharing and brightening my day!!

    Hugs
    Tonya

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  13. Trace4JMay 3, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Oh be still my heart. I love the crock with the wildfowers mix the best!! But all are beautiful.
    And the yummy cookies. :) Love your blog.
    Granny Trace
    www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com

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  14. BumbleBeeLaneMay 3, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Karen~ Such pretty displays especially love the front and back porch.Yummmm....Chocolate chip cookies I'll be right over..smile...Warm Blrssings!~Amy

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  15. Rugs and PugsMay 3, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Karen ~
    LOVE the 10 gallon Red Wing crock! Very springlike filled with flowers.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  16. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Hi Karen, What a lovely spring display you've made around your home. Also a clever idea...no sneezes for those with allergies.
    No one to talk to....have a look at all these comments. You have so many beautiful friends, right on your doorstep. Even I love to visit from good old Aus! Have a great day. Maa

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  17. Lorna/Live Oak Primitive PeddlerMay 3, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I just love all your flowers. Great ideas on displaying them.
    Blessings,
    Lorna

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  18. ConnieMay 3, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Beautiful flowers Karen and I just LOVE that penny rug!

    Hugs,
    Connie

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  19. lindeelouMay 3, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I Love all your pictures...you did a wonderful job decorating your home with them... I also would like a cookie or two please......I havent made choc chipe cookies in forever...just might get in the kitchen tommorrow...

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  20. reneeMay 3, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Karen~ I ALWAYS talk to myself too! LOL! No one here listens to me either~ except Zipper! Does he count? LOL!
    I love all your floral arrangements, especially the ones on your porch!
    Your soup looks YUMMO and I am sure your Aunt enjoyed it!
    Have a great evening!
    Renee

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  21. oldecrowMay 3, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Hi Karen!
    Beautiful arrangements! I especially love the one in the crock!Thanks for sharing all the beautiful pics.
    Yummm, I could go for a bowl of that bean soup right now! I love it, but haven't made it for years.
    Have a great day!
    Wanda

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  22. Faye HenryMay 3, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Such a lovely posting, Karen.. Your soup looks delicous and I would love to have a cup of tea and a couple of your fab cookies.
    Your arrangements are lovely, too...
    Thanks for visiting when you can, dear...
    Blessings...

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  23. Never So SimpleMay 3, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Those beans look delicious. That used to be one of Ray's and my favorite meals. The cookies that caught my eye also.

    The flowers look great by the door. They almost look real.

    Donna

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  24. TheCrankyCrowMay 4, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Ok - don't quite know what to say first... Ummm - You did all those arrangements with fake flowers?? Wowsers... Would have never guessed...they are GORGEOUS!! I didn't know they could look like that! And that soup...I LOVE soup!!! (now don't you go diss'ing pea soup - it's one of my FAVS!!) Oh Karen - I'm just gonna shut up. Love your fleurs, your displays, your food, your everything....And I know all too well about one-sided conversations...argh. Help me with patience Lord.
    Smiles, Hugs & Blessings, Robin (Wow...that's a heck of a lot of followers...How in the world do you manage to keep up???)

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  25. Danice GMay 4, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Wow Karen, you really can do a lot. I love the flowers and your arranging. The penny rug is also beautiful. They are an item that I am really starting to love. Have a great day :)

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  26. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)May 4, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Whew! You have been a busy girl! Love all the flower arrangements and that mat - love, love, love!

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  27. AngelaMay 4, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Karen, Good Morning, Love the Spring flower arrangements . And the candle mat is so pretty and fresh looking for Spring. The soup looks wonderful and yummy. Was so kind of you to share.
    I know what you mean,,, a one sided conversation. Think our men are great about listening but not responding. You would like my last post, Meet Miss Maggie. Guess when we get desperate, we will talk to anything. Enjoy reading your post and thanks for stopping by and visiting me. Have a great day.

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  28. EarleneMay 6, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Yea Spring is here! Your arrangements are pretty.
    Enjoy the weekend!

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  29. Buttons ThoughtsMay 7, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Karen I write everyday because no one listens to me. LOL
    I love your flower arranging they look so good. The bean soup and cookies made me very hungry it is not even 8 in the morning and I want that for breakfast.
    I love the button detail. I look forward to listening to you talk to yourself and other bloggers that have no one to listen too. B

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  30. SandyMay 7, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Oh WOW...that is ALOT of flowers ;) They all look great where you placed them. I can't wait to have the real ones. Everything seems so late this year. It's so cold at night, not time yet for the annuals.

    Where hubby works, they all look so nice and prices are right but where would I put them so they would freeze yet. So I guess I have to wait and hope there will be some left :)

    I LOVE the new penny rug you made. You work so well and the design is beautiful.

    Have yourself a wonderful Mother's Day!

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  31. PrimsueMay 8, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Karen, I am so glad you shared your spring flowers. You had mentioned in a comment on one of my posts that you put out spring items after Easter and I was wondering what you did. I love everything - just beautiful.

    Blessings,
    Sue

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  32. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)May 9, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Hi Karen,
    I just love your colorful outdoor arrangements!
    Now you have me all inspired! And that rug you made is simply gorgeous and I love the colors!
    Isn't it nice that we are finally getting some spring weather?
    About time I would say. We certainly had a long, long winter!
    Hugs to you,
    Cindy

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  33. Angie Berry ~ Berry Homespun PrimitivesMay 10, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    740 followers? Geez, that's a lot of people to keep up with. That would be impossible to visit every blog, haha!

    Your flowers are beautiful Karen, love all the arrangements you've made! So fresh and pretty! I really like the lavender on the red pewter cupboard.

    My daughter found a bird's nest that had fallen and was laying on the floor of our gazebo and 3 babies that didn't make it. =[ She had me come out to see what she found and I thought we were both gonna start crying, it was so very sad!

    Your bean and ham soup looks delicious! I would love to taste it. I grew up on beans and ham but haven't made it since I left home.

    Love your new table mat even though it's not one of your creations. Perfect for this time of year!

    I hope you have a delightful week Karen and that it's full of sunshine~

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  34. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Karen I love your flower displays especially the front porch metal container, too cool. I love ham and bean soup, I could eat the whole pot. The table mat is great also!!

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  35. BabetteMay 13, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    You are so talented! Love all the flowers and your soup looks delicious! Thanks for sharing all that goes on in your neck of the woods.

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  36. ValMay 19, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I like your system of visitng. Love your flowers and those curtains are gorgeous. What fabric is that? It looks so thin but so elegant. Love all of your goodies.

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  37. Cass @ That Old HouseMay 20, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I too try and mix up my blog visiting -- I'm here because you are on my blog list -- I'm a follower -- so today I was clicking on blogs I follow, to try and catch up. Other days I visit people who have just visited me -- or people with new posts on the dashboard. I wish I could get to everyone every day -- but that just isn't possible!
    Congrats on 740 followers; that's a most impressive number! :-) and well deserved.

    I love your little mat. What kind of fabric do you use? Wool felt? Wool? I'm curious.
    Thanks!
    Cass

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So glad you came to visit - feel free to leave a comment.
I will try and answer as many as I can - maybe not immediately but I will get to you!

Karen

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