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I'm all about sharing my ideas and thoughts. Hopefully together we will make my home and yours more beautiful and romantic one little project at a time.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972097935004547969noreply@blogger.comBlogger872125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420094293115046964.post-65754210572448776242017-07-27T20:09:00.000-07:002017-08-31T18:39:44.556-07:00How I Decided to Use My 365 Faith Binder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the fun things that I received from the Documented Faith crew was</div>
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this super cute binder. Since my Blessed Friends Ambassadorship is almost over, I feel like I need to share my thoughts on this product. I am actually excited to do so because it took me a while to decide how I want to use it. </div>
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Here is a little overview on the binder. </div>
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The cost is about $40.00 </div>
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You can pick one up <a href="https://adornit.com/products/365-faith-binder?taxon_id=79" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.scrapbook.com/store/cc-81047.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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It comes complete with dividers, blank monthly pages, and blank daily pages. All are designed by Stephanie Ackerman with her awesome art work. If you don't know her you can read more on her blog <a href="http://homegrownhospitality.typepad.com/homegrown_hospitality/" target="_blank">Homegrown Hospitality</a>.</div>
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This a very nice 3-ring binder with reinforced corners and a lay-flat feature. The paper is card stock. I have used watercolor on the pages and they only slightly buckle and press out over time. The dividers are actually watercolor paper that you can color in as you wish. The dividers are labeled with the word of the month that Stephanie's weekly email focuses on. </div>
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Don't let that be a deal breaker. If you want the binder to be used as an actual planner, you can. Just flip the dividers over and label them by month. SUPER FLEXIBLE! Use it how you want to!</div>
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So the first couple of months I really did use it as a planner. </div>
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What I ended up deciding was that this was not really useful for me. I have a lovely Filofax personal size Malden that I LOVE and carry every where. So that ended up not being the best use for me.</div>
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Here is a layout that I did with the word "serve" using the Serve Kit, which you can get <a href="https://adornit.com/products/serve-documented-faith-kit" target="_blank">here</a>. By the way, this kit has my hands-down, absolute favorite stamp set .... EVER!</div>
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So after months of working with this binder, I have decided that this is one of the things in life that you don't know you need until you have it and use it. </div>
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The way that I use it is that every week I download the Documented Faith devotion. I pray. I open my bible. I read the devotion and then I pray again. I ask for clarity and a message. God always delivers.</div>
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This particular week Stephanie had an exercise to write scripture. So I did one daily. I also added one of her images from the Adornit ArtPlay coloring book. I just cut it out and glued in. I also watercolored sections... just because, I'm all about watercolor now. </div>
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I also washied the edge of the lesson download and hole punched so that I could place it in that week. </div>
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Sometimes the devotions come with a really cute image like this one. You can do what you want with it. Use it in your binder or in your bible. </div>
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You can see here, that I did nothing to decorate the binder other than put the weekly devotion in it. I don't spend the time in the binder like I do in my bible journaling. I really am just Documenting my Faith. </div>
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If you would like to sign up for the Documented Faith weekly email <a href="http://www.documentedfaith.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I hope this was helpful. Let me know if you have any questions. </div>
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Oh! And if you ever want to see what I'm working on I post almost every day on Instagram. There is a link in my sidebar that will take you right to my Instagram Page. </div>
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So I have been keeping my eye out for one that wasn't too big and one that wasn't too small. It is actually a large space.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972097935004547969noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420094293115046964.post-67489746428677592032017-05-06T13:55:00.000-07:002017-05-06T13:55:32.789-07:00Book Review My Name is Resolute<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Actually, an amazing book! </div>
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One that I was so sad to end. </div>
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"The year is 1729, and Resolute Talbot and her siblings are captured by pirates, taken from their family in Jamaica and brought to the New World. Resolute and her sister are sold into slavery in colonial New England and taught the trade of spinning and weaving. When Resolute finds herself alone in Lexington, Massachusetts, she struggles to find her way in a society that is quick to judge a young woman without a family. As the seeds of rebellion against England grow, Resolute is torn between following the rules and breaking free. Resolute's talent at the loom places her at the center of in incredible web of secrecy that helped drive the American Revolution."</div>
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Well, here we are. </div>
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It is March, and I'm saying the same thing ... where did the month go? </div>
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This is a fun Bible Journaling product line sold by <a href="https://adornit.com/" target="_blank">Adonit</a> (a craft company). </div>
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It was originally designed and developed by Artist Stephanie Ackerman her blog is <a href="http://www.homegrownhospitality.typepad.com///" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">January: My Name is Resolute - Nancy E Turner</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">February: Hidden Figures - Margot Lee Shetterly</span></div>
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<b>4:14</b> Inasmuch then as we [believers] have a great High Priest who has [already ascended and] passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession [of faith and cling tenaciously to our absolute trust in Him as Savior]. <b>15</b> For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize <i>and</i> understand our weaknesses <i>and</i> temptation, but One who has been tempted [knowing exactly how it feels to be human] in every respect as <i>we are, yet</i> without [committing any] sin. <b>16 </b>Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God's gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment].</div>
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<b>5:1</b> For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed [to act] on behalf of men in things relating to God, so that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.<b> 2</b> He is able to deal gently with the <i>spiritually</i> ignorant and misguided, since he is also subject to <i>human</i> weakness; <b>3</b> and because of this [human weakness] he is required to offer sacrifices for sins, for himself as well as for the people. <b>4</b> And besides, one does not appropriate for himself the honor [of being high priest], but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was.</div>
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The whole time that he is telling us how we should be so confident in how we approach Jesus I am remembering how I would approach Santa Claus when I was a kid. Maybe it was because we are just coming out of the Christmas season and possibly it was because I spent 12 hours on Saturday packing Christmas away. Anyway, I was probably about 6 or 7 and so painfully shy and timid that I would stand in line and anxiously wait, but when it was finally my turn I would have to be coaxed and encouraged to step forward, knowing that if I didn't I wouldn't be able to tell him what I wanted. I wouldn't get the Santa hug and it would be a whole year before I would have a chance again. And yet, I was still too awestruck to move. </div>
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Everything is good now and my ducks are in a row, so I can approach Him. </div>
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I have loved and journaled in this bible for the last 2 years.</div>
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It is slightly smaller.</div>
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And here is the title page that I worked on New Year's Eve. </div>
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I'm put my contact info on the title page after this picture was taken.</div>
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There! I acknowledge right up front that I know that Christmas has past. </div>
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Truly this theme could very easily translate into a January/Winter theme.</div>
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The party was a success.<br />
We chatted about favorite reads this year, favorite of all time reads, books that are coming out this year,<br />
books that are coming out in movies this year, must see movies and many, many other classic bookworm topics. (we all wear glasses)<br />
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I hope you had a lovely Holiday Season!<br />
I can't believe how fast it went.<br />
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How about simple pom pom garland?</div>
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Love her style.</div>
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It was the worst of tables......</div>
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I thought that I would share my thanksgiving tables today.</div>
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It's not optimal, but it works.</div>
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Paired with the orange and brown they look so country.</div>
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with the colors and I really like how it turned out.</div>
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Shades of amber, teal and beige.</div>
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All of the fall stuff was 80% off.</div>
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They are just simple silk flowers and stalks.</div>
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House is clean</div>
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Turkey </div>
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Cranberry sauce</div>
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Broccoli casserole</div>
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Corn Succotash (copy cat Cheesecake Factory recipe)</div>
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Pumpkin Pie</div>
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Pecan Oatmeal Pie</div>
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I was at the grocery store and saw these sweet little white pumpkins. I walked by, and here is why.</div>
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I'm really to the point in my life that I just don't want to buy "stuff " anymore. </div>
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I'm almost fifty-four and have more than any three people can use up in one life time. After remodeling our kitchen, I started a process of paring down what we have. But it is still too much. </div>
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I really try to not buy what I don't need. The days of buying things for a blog post are over. I have decided that the blog is no longer going to be a possible means of income. It is just going to be what it was originally designed to be. An on line journal and log of whatever. Meaning: whatever I'm currently doing. That might be decorating, remodeling, books, bible journaling, my faith, tablescapes, and/or crafting.</div>
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That being said, you won't see regular posts, or a general theme. And, while I won't guarantee this, you most likely won't see ads. (not that there is ANYTHING wrong with monitizing your blog) I probably won't be changing my blog to follow any trends that seem to run through the blog-us-phere. Although, trust me, I am always tempted to chase that rabbit. There are so many beautiful blogs out there that I love. They all do a great job of capturing their audience and keeping them. But it is an endless job and I already have a job that I like. This blog is about my "fun" and my sharing it with you. Sounds totally selfish now that I read it. hmmm. </div>
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I couldn't stop thinking about the cute pumpkins... So I went back to the floral department and got them. I know, your eyes are rolling. Now, every time I walk by them I think of the old Billy Idol song "It's a nice day for a white pumpkin...." I mean white wedding.</div>
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What I'm still playing with are the chargers and placemats.</div>
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Tania at <a href="http://50isnotold.com/" target="_blank">50 Is Not Old</a></div>
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In blogging terms Tania is relatively new, but her blog has just taken off. What I love is that she has such similar taste and style to mine. I often can pull together an outfit for work on an uninspired morning just by thumbing through her posts. She also always has something humorous or thoughtful to say. Her blog focus is fashion after 50. "Age is an attitude. Keep yours young."</div>
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MK is a 35 year old Software Engineer who shares her daily outfits. Young and classy. Her outfits are a little more corporate but still youthful and fresh. </div>
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Angie is a you tube vlogger that I have been following for several years. She now has a regular feature in Women's Day and is well known. Ladies, we should all look as good as she does after 50. </div>
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Her videos consist of a lot of product trials, how to, and skin care information. Love her videos. </div>
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She talks about drugstore products and expensive stuff. Does it work? Is it worth the investment?</div>
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Are you surviving the summer? I hope so! We are and doing well. </div>
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Here in Phoenix we are experiencing unusually cool weather. In the 100 degree range. Unfortunately, that is accompanied by very high humidity and means that we are officially in our "monsoon" season. Typically, lots of dry storms. But we have actually had rain this year. </div>
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I'm going to try and do better. Its funny how interests ebb and flow. You will probably be seeing more posts on bible journaling and just plain old everyday life. </div>
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We really do live here. The furniture is comfy, not pristine and usually, there are projects going on. Pile of work papers here, an open computer there... like I said real life. </div>
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The white bar stools have recently been replaced with two of <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/lemans-counter-stool/13375" target="_blank">these</a>.</div>
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This (below) is the east side. I plan on changing out the red "faith, family and friends" sign. I will probably paint it black with the same words in white. </div>
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The back wall. North end of the room.</div>
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This little sofa was recently replaced with a full size sofa, that we love. </div>
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I'm still trying so hard to be a green thumb. Shortly after taking this picture this little succulent took a turn for the worse. (bummer) It's still alive, but not looking this good any more. :( </div>
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I am more is better girl and I have a hard time getting rid of family heirlooms. </div>
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I wanted to take a moment and thank my friend Charlene for the additional info and confirmation about my little plant. It's called Elephant Food and it really does only need to be watered once every 3 weeks! Thanks Lady!</div>
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So, May 1st I started a new study on The Psalms. I'm kind of doing it on my</div>
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If you know me, you know that I have 2 huge brown thumbs!</div>
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Indoor plants and I do not get along.</div>
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I'll let you know how that rolls out. </div>
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Wish me luck!</div>
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I had a site visit down town and was headed back to work to put together the quote....</div>
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When I drove by this nursery and thought....</div>
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you should stop. Oh! Dang! I just missed the turn....that's okay, go around the block" </div>
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So, I did go around the block, stop in, and thought I would share my little trip with you. </div>
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I wanted to say something about bible journaling. </div>
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I have already shared the why and how <a href="http://rosevignettes.blogspot.com/search/label/Bible%20Journaling/Illustrated%20Faith" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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"But I'm not artsy." or "I could never learn to draw like you do."</div>
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Some of my first pages are very much "not pretty."</div>
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Here are a few pages that I did using only my old scrapbook supplies. </div>
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This page (which I love) is nothing but scrapbook paper, (cross) Stamp (the wood grain background) and stickers (crown, roses, and letters) </div>
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I hope you all had a BLESSED Easter. Don't forget the reason that we <u>celebrate</u>!</div>
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I thought that I would share our Easter tables from yesterday. </div>
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It was such a lovely time! </div>
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<u><b>Here's the Menu</b></u></div>
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<b>3 Herb Skillet Chicken</b> (with wine sauce)</div>
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<b> Roasted Asparagus</b> (with Hollandaise sauce)</div>
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<b>Au Gratin Potatoes</b> (provided by MIL, thank you very much)</div>
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<b>Fresh Berries </b> (provided by daughter, thank you very much)</div>
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<b>Rolls</b> (also provided by daughter, thank you very much)</div>
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<b>Home made Cherry Pie and Pecan Pie</b> (provided my my Mom, thank you very much)</div>
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It was an unexpected change in how I usually do my tables. </div>
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And even though it is more modern than I prefer, the gold added a warmth to the table.</div>
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I'm glad I gave in to my (dare I say it?) impulse! (gulp)</div>
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If you see any thing you would like to pick up I will list the </div>
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Blue water goblets : Walmart (a million years ago)</div>
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Wicker Chargers: World Market years ago, but surprisingly, they still carry them.</div>
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Wood Chargers: in a resale shop years ago (World Market has some that are similar now)</div>
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Linen Napkins and Tablecloths: Home Goods (years ago) </div>
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Gold Flatware: Target (currently in stock)</div>
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So rather than putting 6 at one table and 2 at the other, I did 4 and 4. </div>
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It worked. I was eaves dropping and I heard some pretty intense conversations </div>
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And it was lovely! </div>
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For the most part the remodel is done. </div>
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I'm still puttering around with the counter tops and taking more and more off. </div>
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