tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85747430400375757512011-12-28T11:55:35.399-08:00A place to come, share, and dream about creative and inspiring ideas in decorating.Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.comBlogger381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-4210862509322714102011-08-22T08:20:00.000-07:002011-08-22T09:05:09.460-07:00 <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tvib9yJIsoU/TlJ1B-OJpFI/AAAAAAAAAZI/y_CAUAZ7cR4/s1600/image001.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tvib9yJIsoU/TlJ1B-OJpFI/AAAAAAAAAZI/y_CAUAZ7cR4/s320/image001.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643701959791322194" border="0" /></a> <br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">Every now and then, I start to think about wh</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">at it would be lik</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">e to have the perfect little cottage by the</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"> sea...and what it would look like if I desi</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">gned it. It w</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">ould look something like this from the front and be located on the Southern California coast.... <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">The view to the back w</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">ould look </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">like this....<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZjGsYq3VNxw/TlJ1dZG5GzI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/A1y2FDwNxmA/s1600/image003.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZjGsYq3VNxw/TlJ1dZG5GzI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/A1y2FDwNxmA/s320/image003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643702430865103666" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span>And, tucked ever so perfectly under the cliff would be this bed.. <br />along with some chilled wine and chocolates. A perfect</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"> combination after endless hours of skinny dipping in</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"> the moonlight! <br /> <br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wLdKwTgZx74/TlJ2WnmwpmI/AAAAAAAAAZY/Qunf59JEdCk/s1600/image004.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 314px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wLdKwTgZx74/TlJ2WnmwpmI/AAAAAAAAAZY/Qunf59JEdCk/s320/image004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643703414009407074" border="0" /></a> <br />Afterward, we would meander up this beautiful lantern lit path to our humble abode that awaits above... <br /> <br /> <br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZYg12n8fS30/TlJ3Odn9JxI/AAAAAAAAAZg/XzYGoUD_smc/s1600/spooky-bamboo-path-lit-only-by-lanterns-kamisuwa.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZYg12n8fS30/TlJ3Odn9JxI/AAAAAAAAAZg/XzYGoUD_smc/s320/spooky-bamboo-path-lit-only-by-lanterns-kamisuwa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643704373402740498" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <br />As we arrive , we are greeted by this lovely little retreat in the garden... <br /> <br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fJitUfmomSw/TlJ3z2tGP9I/AAAAAAAAAZo/NYTMhULlodg/s1600/691deeee-6bb5-46e0-b00d-243e950d5f16_493x693.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fJitUfmomSw/TlJ3z2tGP9I/AAAAAAAAAZo/NYTMhULlodg/s320/691deeee-6bb5-46e0-b00d-243e950d5f16_493x693.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643705015790354386" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>After we enter the cottage, we are greeted by a warm and inviting decor... <br /> <br />The kitchen... <br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vipvyqt3ANk/TlJ5KBws_YI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/E4I7ql1LA_w/s1600/image005.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vipvyqt3ANk/TlJ5KBws_YI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/E4I7ql1LA_w/s320/image005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643706496227016066" border="0" /></a> <br />The living room....complete with a crackling fire.... <br /> <br /> <br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qg3n9QVIUSE/TlJ5KIRbTPI/AAAAAAAAAaA/0rhUbK3vzY0/s1600/image006.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qg3n9QVIUSE/TlJ5KIRbTPI/AAAAAAAAAaA/0rhUbK3vzY0/s320/image006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643706497974881522" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <br />and the dining room....completely light by candlelight! <br /> <br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pKTYp_kq1nY/TlJ5KeZ17vI/AAAAAAAAAaI/6ICAf-chnB8/s1600/image007.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pKTYp_kq1nY/TlJ5KeZ17vI/AAAAAAAAAaI/6ICAf-chnB8/s320/image007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643706503915761394" border="0" /></a> <br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> a tiny bath located off of the bedroom, to wash off the days wanderings... <br /> <br /> <br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tt_LD7Nfqk4/TlJ6xhcCFvI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/vp5K6TlP8b8/s1600/image008.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tt_LD7Nfqk4/TlJ6xhcCFvI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/vp5K6TlP8b8/s320/image008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643708274256778994" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <br />And last, but not least, the romantic and ever so charming bedroom suite. <br />With the bed facing floor to ceiling windows, overlooking the moonlit sky and celestial happenings. it's the perfect end to a magical day with the one you love. <br /> <br /> <br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L4dcizJTUYA/TlJ7Vn-1FeI/AAAAAAAAAaY/8Z_RHAqa4T4/s1600/image009.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L4dcizJTUYA/TlJ7Vn-1FeI/AAAAAAAAAaY/8Z_RHAqa4T4/s320/image009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643708894488630754" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;">SWEET DREAMS!</span> <br /></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-421086250932271410?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-37439180664794774772010-01-21T13:59:00.000-08:002010-01-21T14:24:14.632-08:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/S1jP-qGNWqI/AAAAAAAAAXY/1Ff_sdkModo/s1600-h/Romantic+table+for+2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429318026154302114" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/S1jP-qGNWqI/AAAAAAAAAXY/1Ff_sdkModo/s200/Romantic+table+for+2.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 133px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429316971970914706" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/S1jPBS9TaZI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/kAyNWMKTdCA/s200/Chocolate+martini.jpg" /><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Fireplace crackling, soft flickering candlelight, romantic music playing... </em></span><br /></div><div align="center"><em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><em><span style="color:#000000;">Oh, and sipping chocolate martini's while we sit dangerously close to one another, lost in eachothers eyes, wildly flirting among hushed laughter...</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="color:#000000;">A perfect start to a romantic evening left up to the imagination...hope you enjoy!</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:78%;color:#000000;"><strong></strong></span></em> </div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:78%;color:#000000;"><strong>Chocolate Martini Recipe</strong></span></em></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;color:#000000;"></span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;color:#000000;"></span></em></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;color:#000000;"> 2 oz. vodka</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;color:#000000;"> 1/2 oz. chocolate liquer</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;color:#000000;">1/2 oz. white creme de cacao</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;color:#000000;">chocolate syrup to coat rim of martini glass</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;color:#000000;"></span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;color:#000000;">Coat rim and inside of martini glass with syrup.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;color:#000000;">Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;color:#000000;">and strain into martini glass.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;color:#000000;">Makes 1 cocktail. YUM!</span></em></strong></div><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><strong></strong></span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></em></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-3743918066479477477?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-79627314012642294782010-01-09T06:27:00.000-08:002010-01-09T06:30:55.973-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/S0iS8ivMgzI/AAAAAAAAAV4/lERYh3YXYQc/s1600-h/esquire-vintage-dinner-party.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424747319982326578" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/S0iS8ivMgzI/AAAAAAAAAV4/lERYh3YXYQc/s320/esquire-vintage-dinner-party.jpg" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;"><em>All are invited to attend...it sounds like fun!</em></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;"><em>Won't you join me too???</em></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Looking forward to catching up with my bloggy friends...</em></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;"><em>xxxooo Ruth</em></span></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-7962731401264229478?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-73114610913394104672009-08-22T13:18:00.000-07:002009-08-22T14:22:18.748-07:00<div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SpBXm38eDyI/AAAAAAAAAVg/sFaT2CNE9I0/s1600-h/images.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372890680817225506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 135px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 135px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SpBXm38eDyI/AAAAAAAAAVg/sFaT2CNE9I0/s320/images.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em> I keep telling myself that it is only a number...50, yes 50.</em> Well, I finally did it this June, turned 50...<br /><div> </div><div> With that said, turning 50 isn't really all that bad...after all, look how good 50 looks these days....<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">albeit</span> there is probably some plastic surgery involved here...</div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372891128911608674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 207px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SpBYA9Ofu2I/AAAAAAAAAVo/7RXobL6k4YU/s320/2210l.jpg" border="0" /><em>No, that's not me in the center picture, but close enough. Madonna has nothing on me!</em></div><em></em></div><br /><div><em><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ohhh</span>, and lest we forget Barbie? She turned 50 and look how great she looks!<br /></div></em><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372892263548075778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SpBZDAE6PwI/AAAAAAAAAVw/gZiU448up1Q/s320/6a00d8341c2f0953ef0112796b567928a4-500wi.jpg" border="0" />She has had more plastic surgery than anyone I know... :-)<br /><br /><em>Then there is little old me..I have to admit, when I turned 50, a lot of friends and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">acquaintances</span> were very surprised that the big five-O was taking it's turn with me. Most responses were, "you're HOW old?"</em><br /><em>I really do eat well and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">exercise</span>, plus there are good genes in the family.</em><br /><em>To date, I have walked 455 miles this year, that averages out to 2 miles a day...not bad for an old timer. Plus I go to the gym 3 days a week...it's exhausing being me!</em><br />(DAM! Blogger won't let me add a picture of me! Is there a 3 picture limit??!)<br /><em></em><br /><em>ANYWAY....The only regret I have is that I am 30 years closer to eighty. and I feel as if life has just begun! It's all gone by so amazingly fast...</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Thank you for being a part of my life and my blogging world. Even though I have been a TOTAL blog slacker lately, I know you will all stop by to say :HI"</em><br /><em>because thats just how you all roll.</em><br /><em>xxxooo Ruey</em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-7311461091339410467?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-53460812187333406092009-02-19T06:14:00.000-08:002009-02-19T06:44:41.144-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SZ1rXjLu2UI/AAAAAAAAAU4/B3DtAmRrMjw/s1600-h/love+this+kitchen!.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304513988437924162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SZ1rXjLu2UI/AAAAAAAAAU4/B3DtAmRrMjw/s320/love+this+kitchen!.png" border="0" /></a> <em>There is just something about black and white check that makes my heart sing....</em><br /><em>Look at this kitchen! The floor "makes" this room</em> <em>look perfect</em>!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SZ1rXdyKkpI/AAAAAAAAAUw/a21xssdJc4s/s1600-h/checks.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304513986988511890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 208px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SZ1rXdyKkpI/AAAAAAAAAUw/a21xssdJc4s/s320/checks.bmp" border="0" /></a><em>OH, Isn't this tile so much fun? I could see a kitchen or bathroom back splash done in this...or a simple bar area....or MAYBE an old <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">armoire</span> turned into a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">liquor</span> cabinet with this as a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">back splash</span>..........<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">hmmmmmmmmm</span>.....</em><br /><em><br /></em><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SZ1rXe69y8I/AAAAAAAAAUo/mD1sx4RlyeU/s1600-h/b+%26+W+bath.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304513987293858754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SZ1rXe69y8I/AAAAAAAAAUo/mD1sx4RlyeU/s320/b+%26+W+bath.jpg" border="0" /></a><em><br />And look at this tiny bathroom....Isn't it so sweet? Perfect balance of patterns without going TOO overboard.</em></div><div> </div><div><br /><div> </div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SZ1qiGEhVAI/AAAAAAAAAUg/8pPcQj-SKqk/s1600-h/Check+it+out!.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304513070089982978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SZ1qiGEhVAI/AAAAAAAAAUg/8pPcQj-SKqk/s320/Check+it+out!.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><p><em>And look at this mosaic I made using <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Flickr</span> tools. (see side bar in my blog to access my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Flickr</span> account and see credits for photos.) Isn't it fun?</em></p><p><em>Now that my creative juices are flowing, maybe I will post something I have done in my own home to share with you....like that <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">liquor</span> cabinet...</em></p><p><em><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">xxxooo</span> Ruth</em></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-5346081218733340609?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-48476034167102843672009-02-14T06:02:00.000-08:002009-02-14T06:10:01.554-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SZbPa0n8UyI/AAAAAAAAAUY/dNrSSUvd-Eg/s1600-h/Valentine+Collage+2007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302653670985061154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SZbPa0n8UyI/AAAAAAAAAUY/dNrSSUvd-Eg/s320/Valentine+Collage+2007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I know.. I have been majorly inept about keeping up with all of you and my blog postings. For that I am sorry. It is just that life has been so all consuming and demanding .......</div><div> </div><div>I hope you enjoy the mosaic I made of all things Valentine's.......</div><div>The center picture is of me and all of my sissies (7 in all!). It was taken almost, (gulp) 50 years ago! Of course with a little modern day <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">embellishments</span> it looks adorable.</div><div> </div><div>I wish each and every one of you a very Happy Valentine's Day!</div><div>xxxoooRuth</div><div>The greatest love of all-</div><div>John 3:16- </div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-4847603416710284367?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-33644082761744829762008-12-28T14:23:00.000-08:002008-12-28T15:44:20.633-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SVgBQ7bDEJI/AAAAAAAAAS8/yul3Vd0V-94/s1600-h/-New+Years-2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284975553059950738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SVgBQ7bDEJI/AAAAAAAAAS8/yul3Vd0V-94/s320/-New+Years-2.JPG" border="0" /></a><em> Yup, that's me 11:59, 12/31/08....</em><br /><em>Just sipping away on my 2nd glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne awaiting the glorious arrival of 2009.........don't we all look this relaxed and marvelous on New Year's Eve?!</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>I know it sounds so cliche, but where DID the time go ? </em><br /><em>Honestly, I can't believe how fast 2008 has gone. Maybe it's because I am <strong>almost, </strong>(gulp<strong>,</strong> ) 50 and smack dab in mid-life , or because I see how my boys have grown into fine young men, or maybe because the mirror is ever so truthful in it's reflection of honesty.... </em><br /><em>Maybe it's all of these reasons. I don't know, but it is a reminder of the sobering fact that life is really <strong>so</strong> short, and meant to be <strong>LIVED!</strong></em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Thank you for blessing me with your friendship this year. I am truly grateful and in awe of the amazing and inspiring friendships that blogging has brought me in 2008. </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>It is my prayer and hope that in 2009, you LIVE your life to the fullest and treasure each step along the way.....</em><br /><em>REMEMBER....Stay close to Him, and He will stay close to you.</em><br /><em>May God bless you and keep you safe this New Year, and always.</em><br /><em>oooxxx Ruth</em><br /><em>. </em><br /><br /><em></em><br /><br /><br /><em></em><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-3364408276174482976?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-54354452835741004022008-12-18T06:38:00.000-08:002008-12-18T07:29:05.756-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SUpnRtBQTbI/AAAAAAAAAS0/viBmGeE4MWI/s1600-h/IMG_1820.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281147066885623218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SUpnRtBQTbI/AAAAAAAAAS0/viBmGeE4MWI/s320/IMG_1820.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#cc0000;">SWEET CHERUBS WITH BLING!<br /></span><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SUpnRNIKnNI/AAAAAAAAASs/lVpt4KmYiQw/s1600-h/IMG_1815.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281147058324675794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SUpnRNIKnNI/AAAAAAAAASs/lVpt4KmYiQw/s320/IMG_1815.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#006600;">Mirror mirror on the wall...</span></div><div><span style="color:#006600;"> Tiny rice lights in powder room...<br /></span><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SUpnQMhyfSI/AAAAAAAAASk/GHoUTdVyffA/s1600-h/IMG_1814.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281147040983842082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SUpnQMhyfSI/AAAAAAAAASk/GHoUTdVyffA/s320/IMG_1814.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#cc0000;">My </span><span style="color:#cc0000;">Collection of apocrathy jars I have been snatching</span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"> up for years at garage sales....</span> <span style="color:#cc0000;">I love how they look here!</span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"> Magical and icy!<br /></span><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SUpnP-c4rCI/AAAAAAAAASc/ns4h8OFAdQU/s1600-h/IMG_1806.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281147037205179426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SUpnP-c4rCI/AAAAAAAAASc/ns4h8OFAdQU/s320/IMG_1806.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#006600;">Another shot..........</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SUpnPVoH8WI/AAAAAAAAASU/uAKECV9dCac/s1600-h/IMG_1804.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281147026246463842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SUpnPVoH8WI/AAAAAAAAASU/uAKECV9dCac/s320/IMG_1804.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#cc0000;">My collection of antique Christmas ornaments in a </span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"> HUGE apocrathy jar I got at Home Goods last year.</span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"> A string of tiny rice lights inside makes this truly enchanting!</span><br /><br /><br /><em>Hi Everyone~</em></div><div><em>So happy to finally be spending some time with my blogging buddies! Time is passing so quickly and it is hard to believe we are already in the "Christmas countdown".</em></div><div><br /><em>Now that I have finally found a moment to share, here are a few of my most recent decorations for Christmas.</em></div><div><em>MINIMAL was the name of the game for me this year. </em></div><div><br /><em>With the economy doing so poorly , and things being so unstable, I believe it is time to re-access all that we have, and all that we <strong>really</strong> need. I am finding that I am much more clear headed , focused, and less stressed when things are kept simple and to a minimum. </em></div><div><br /><em>Lately, my cottage style has also been reflecting the same sense of calm, peace, and simplicity. My recent bedroom makeover, and upcoming kitchen changes will be posted in early 2009.</em></div><div><em>Plan to be surprised!</em></div><div><br /><em>Until our next meeting, I hope each and everyone of you and your families has a VERY blessed Christmas, and remember the TRUE reason for the season...</em></div><div> </div><div><em>Luke 2:11-</em></div><div><em>"for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."</em></div><div><br /><em>Isaiah 9:6 "For a child will be born to us, And the government will rest on His shoulders, And His name wil be called Wonderful Councelor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace."</em></div><div><em></em> </div><div><em>(I LOVE how Isaiah prophesized about Jesus coming LONG before He was even born!)</em></div><div><em></em> </div><div><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">Merry Christmas!</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">x</span><span style="color:#009900;">x</span><span style="color:#cc0000;">x</span><span style="color:#009900;">o</span><span style="color:#cc0000;">o</span> <span style="color:#cc0000;">Ruth</span></em></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><em></em></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-5435445283574100402?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-33903410466166793652008-11-25T13:15:00.000-08:002008-11-25T13:21:13.966-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SSxsPU8RkzI/AAAAAAAAAN4/N-SRHx5egt0/s1600-h/Thanksgiving+greeeting+2008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272708274319364914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 208px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SSxsPU8RkzI/AAAAAAAAAN4/N-SRHx5egt0/s320/Thanksgiving+greeeting+2008.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Oh My...</div><br /><div>I have been a real slacker when it comes to my blog, and I am sorry......however I am so very thankful for friends like you. Thanks for all of the inspiration and friendship you have bestowed upon me, but most importantly, I am thankful to GOD for each and every one of you. You have shared your thoughts, dreams, inspirations, ideas, and just good old companionship. For that I am truly thankful and realize there is a purpose and a plan in this for all of us. Hope you have the most blessed Thanksgiving ever!</div><br /><div>XXXOOO Ruth</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-3390341046616679365?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-41753145462350284742008-10-30T06:51:00.000-07:002008-10-30T07:05:51.039-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SQm9HNnSZBI/AAAAAAAAANw/cjfP2bR5aVY/s1600-h/Halloween+Tree.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262945571170313234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 223px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SQm9HNnSZBI/AAAAAAAAANw/cjfP2bR5aVY/s320/Halloween+Tree.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hello Dear Blogging Friends~<br /> It's been awhile since my last post, and I have missed you all! I just wanted to share some Halloween pictures with you.<br />Above is a Halloween Tree I decorate every year with my boys pictures from Halloweens past......<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SQm9G8yqrXI/AAAAAAAAANo/yygWhx9Pmc0/s1600-h/Harry+James+and+Lazy+Eye+Lynn.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262945566654639474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SQm9G8yqrXI/AAAAAAAAANo/yygWhx9Pmc0/s320/Harry+James+and+Lazy+Eye+Lynn.jpg" border="0" /></a> Next up, meet Harry, James, and Lazy Eye Lynn...they are pumpkins a good friend and I carved last year...sad to say, they only survived a few days! Now they are just a memory! <div> </div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SQm9Gw7t2pI/AAAAAAAAANg/9RHDQYv6bwA/s1600-h/Hallowen+candle.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262945563471370898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 75px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 75px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SQm9Gw7t2pI/AAAAAAAAANg/9RHDQYv6bwA/s320/Hallowen+candle.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is a candle holder I purchased last year from Hallmark. They literally FLEW out of the store! Don't know why it is coming through so small, but you can see how cool it is. When it flickers the image gets larger and smaller against the wall. The back side is a witch with a cauldron....<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SQm9GgsB0lI/AAAAAAAAANY/Hdcq4pH0aGM/s1600-h/Halloween+Mosaic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262945559110603346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SQm9GgsB0lI/AAAAAAAAANY/Hdcq4pH0aGM/s320/Halloween+Mosaic.jpg" border="0" /></a> Ahhh, I love Flickr! I created this image using Flickr toys. Please visit my Flickr page for credits!</div><div> </div><div>I hope you all have a Happy and safe Halloween!</div><div>xxxoo Ruth<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-4175314546235028474?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-62615364465489301322008-09-17T14:07:00.000-07:002008-09-17T14:29:33.092-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SNF2H7oUIvI/AAAAAAAAAMY/-EH1z1q3WZA/s1600-h/IMG_0436.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247104919501284082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SNF2H7oUIvI/AAAAAAAAAMY/-EH1z1q3WZA/s320/IMG_0436.JPG" border="0" /></a> The Lake....<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SNF2IQhnzgI/AAAAAAAAAMg/adsuf5XF5CY/s1600-h/IMG_0409.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247104925110357506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SNF2IQhnzgI/AAAAAAAAAMg/adsuf5XF5CY/s320/IMG_0409.JPG" border="0" /></a> Gazebo on the Lake at The Farmhouse...<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SNF2Ism2mUI/AAAAAAAAAMo/Is1WW3OaIg8/s1600-h/IMG_0410.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247104932648491330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SNF2Ism2mUI/AAAAAAAAAMo/Is1WW3OaIg8/s320/IMG_0410.JPG" border="0" /></a> Child's Pl ayhouse<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SNF2I5SRp6I/AAAAAAAAAMw/yv8BWvQc04Q/s1600-h/IMG_0416.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247104936051845026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SNF2I5SRp6I/AAAAAAAAAMw/yv8BWvQc04Q/s320/IMG_0416.JPG" border="0" /></a> Pump House<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SNF2JdKdlxI/AAAAAAAAAM4/WlYa6q6-pdY/s1600-h/IMG_0443.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247104945682749202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SNF2JdKdlxI/AAAAAAAAAM4/WlYa6q6-pdY/s320/IMG_0443.JPG" border="0" /></a> Me and all of the Girls!!<br /><div><em> </em></div><div><em></em> </div><div><em></em> </div><div><em></em> </div><div><em>With autumn...that is!</em></div><br /><div><em>Isn't it such a glorious time of the year as the nights become shorter and the sound of crunching leaves can be heard underfoot? When the aroma of burning fire wood can be enjoyed and the crackling fire from the fireplace/fire pit brings warmth and beauty.... When the glorious sight of autumn leaves has the most sceptical of human beings brought to the realization of the Creator who created it... Oh, how I am in love with all of the beauty that fall has to offer!</em></div><br /><div><em>I would like to share some pictures of a trip we enjoyed last October with special friends at their farmhouse. As you can see, there was much to be appreciated with so much beauty, and at times, it was overwhelming to know that God gave all of this beauty to us to remind us of Him and His awesome majesty! I hope you enjoy these as much as I do, and hope you get to enjoy a similar get away weekend soon!</em></div><br /><div><em>xxxooo Ruth</em></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-6261536446548930132?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-55693188699617021872008-09-08T13:33:00.000-07:002008-09-08T13:45:47.981-07:00<em>Hi Everyone!</em><br /><em>Here are my submissions for Ceilo's Enchanted Window Party...</em><br /><em>I hope you like them and I am looking forward to seeing all of yours!</em><br /><em>xxxooo Ruth</em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em> This is my Garden Cottage, or better known as Clematis Cottage.</em><br /><em> I just adore the way it looks and had to share it even though Ceilo</em><br /><em> asked for interior pictures!</em><br /><em></em><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SMWM_s6ArSI/AAAAAAAAAMI/PP4EktaHSQo/s1600-h/548811565_53d640d329.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243752367156931874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SMWM_s6ArSI/AAAAAAAAAMI/PP4EktaHSQo/s320/548811565_53d640d329.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><em>This is another window I adore. It is in the entryway to Whispering Oaks Cottage. This was actually the outside of the house, but when we had the renovations done, I insisted on saving this little sweetie and having the space enclosed.. It is so charming! It looks into my kitchen. At night it is illuminated by a small candle lamp and it looks adorable.</em><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SMWM_-bDJ_I/AAAAAAAAAMQ/GiZZDb-AAyc/s1600-h/IMG_1418.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243752371858909170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SMWM_-bDJ_I/AAAAAAAAAMQ/GiZZDb-AAyc/s320/IMG_1418.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /> I hope you have enjoyed my special windows.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-5569318869961702187?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-47762633313976063982008-09-02T17:36:00.000-07:002008-09-02T17:40:45.371-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SL3cXaCxnDI/AAAAAAAAAMA/ZJz6_zIY_XM/s1600-h/Garden_33.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241587836015189042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SL3cXaCxnDI/AAAAAAAAAMA/ZJz6_zIY_XM/s320/Garden_33.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Come join us for fun at-</div><a href="http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/">http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/</a><br /><div></div><div>Hosted by Cielo of a House in the Roses....</div><div>Take a picture of your favorite window in your home, and share.</div><div>See Cielo's blog for details...</div><div>Hope to see you there!!!</div><div>xxxooo Ruth</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-4776263331397606398?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-68408150033239876142008-08-27T09:44:00.001-07:002008-08-27T10:15:06.116-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SLWE2ZBxCRI/AAAAAAAAALk/F33GOKb2er8/s1600-h/IMG_1274.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239239811481536786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SLWE2ZBxCRI/AAAAAAAAALk/F33GOKb2er8/s320/IMG_1274.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><em>I have been a very busy girl this summer and apologize for not being a better blogging buddy to all of you! As you can see, I have made some changes to Whispering Oaks. Change is good and a much needed respite from the same old, same old. I decided to go with a cleaner, fresher look. No frills and less clutter. I rolled the rugs and exposed the beautiful hard wood floors that lay beneath giving the rooms a more open feel........................ </em><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SLWE2l4ND5I/AAAAAAAAALs/UiEa8DE8aAk/s1600-h/IMG_1277.JPG"><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239239814931091346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SLWE2l4ND5I/AAAAAAAAALs/UiEa8DE8aAk/s320/IMG_1277.JPG" border="0" /></em></a><em> The dining room, which ajoins the living room, was given a fresh coat of paint, Ben Moore Southwest Pottery to the walls, with cream yellow for the trim. It is so warm, and earthy.</em><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SLWE5AsgkiI/AAAAAAAAAL0/jHlTYdBUC2o/s1600-h/IMG_1280.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239239856489533986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SLWE5AsgkiI/AAAAAAAAAL0/jHlTYdBUC2o/s320/IMG_1280.JPG" border="0" /></a><em> Simple, cleaner, fresher....Change is good!!!<br /></em><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-6840815003323987614?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-43681980825618199622008-07-23T07:44:00.000-07:002008-07-23T08:02:01.841-07:00<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SIdFMSC0h8I/AAAAAAAAALA/2-KyYWSlywg/s1600-h/Award.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226221969891166146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SIdFMSC0h8I/AAAAAAAAALA/2-KyYWSlywg/s320/Award.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hi Dear Blogging Buddies~</div><br /><div>I received this award from Katherinellen of <a href="http://katherinellen.blogspot.com/">http://katherinellen.blogspot.com/</a></div><br />Please stop by her blog and say Hi....she is a real sweetie! Thanks Kat!<br /><br /><br />It is such an honor to recieve and award, but I also have to APOLOGIZE for not posting several other awards I have received from others who have been equally as generous and kind.<br /><br /><br />Katherinellen was so kind to tell me how to actually POST them to my blog, so now am a little bit more "award" savy. If I haven't posted an award you sent to me, PLEASE accept my apology. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon!<br /><br /><br />xxxoo Ruth<br /><br />It is with great honor that I pass this award (baton!) along to-<br /><p>Celeste <a href="http://larearose.blogspot.com/">http://larearose.blogspot.com/</a> </p><p>Ceilo <a href="http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/">http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/</a></p><p>B.J. <a href="http://sweetnothingsbj.blogspot.com/">http://sweetnothingsbj.blogspot.com/</a></p><p>Susie Q.- <a href="http://rabbitruncottage.blogspot.com/">http://rabbitruncottage.blogspot.com/</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="http://katherinellen.blogspot.com/"></a> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-4368198082561819962?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-51556787839560850842008-06-20T15:47:00.000-07:002008-06-20T15:55:04.492-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFw1LhFqTDI/AAAAAAAAAKY/0D7BdvJ1DmE/s1600-h/Mantle.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214100940565138482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFw1LhFqTDI/AAAAAAAAAKY/0D7BdvJ1DmE/s320/Mantle.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFw1MP8tyfI/AAAAAAAAAKg/oh9AjKnRmCI/s1600-h/Mantle+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214100953144084978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFw1MP8tyfI/AAAAAAAAAKg/oh9AjKnRmCI/s320/Mantle+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFw1MYJDV9I/AAAAAAAAAKo/2cADL0TDKZw/s1600-h/Christmas+Mantle.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214100955343312850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFw1MYJDV9I/AAAAAAAAAKo/2cADL0TDKZw/s320/Christmas+Mantle.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFw1Mrhu07I/AAAAAAAAAKw/Cx9b5Ugp808/s1600-h/IMG_0011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214100960547099570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFw1Mrhu07I/AAAAAAAAAKw/Cx9b5Ugp808/s320/IMG_0011.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hi Blogging Buddies~</div><br /><div>While perusing my blog roll, I noticed Kari and Kijsa , of Ask Kari and Kijsa are having a "Mantle 101" party. All are invited and here are a few pictures of my own mantles at different times. Take a stroll over and see what is going on........Such creativity and inspiration!</div><br /><div>xxxooo Ruth </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-5155678783956085084?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-64154995338375783222008-06-14T05:23:00.000-07:002008-06-14T05:57:17.228-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFO_x0xKC1I/AAAAAAAAAKI/58avbxb8qgw/s1600-h/IMG_1009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211720056497113938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFO_x0xKC1I/AAAAAAAAAKI/58avbxb8qgw/s320/IMG_1009.JPG" border="0" /></a> Stroll up to Clematis Cottage with me......<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFO_yg8g8oI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/PGBPQnMMsIA/s1600-h/IMG_1012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211720068355912322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFO_yg8g8oI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/PGBPQnMMsIA/s320/IMG_1012.JPG" border="0" /></a> And see what beauty awaits you...........<br /><br /><br /><div><em>Hello Dear Blogging Friends~</em></div><br /><div><em>Yesterday morning I woke up to the most breathtaking, beautiful site that I have been anticipating since last year....</em></div><br /><div><em>Hundreds of tiny little flower buds began to unhurl themselves quietly in the night to anxiously greet me in the morning with their sweet, colorful, joyful faces.....</em></div><br /><div><em>Ahhhhhhhhh, yes friends, Clematis Cottage has finally bloomed! Aren't they just gorgeous?</em></div><br /><div><em>Today I am thanking God for the simple pleasures in life, you, and asking Him to slow me down a bit so I can take time to smell the clematis! </em></div><br /><div><em>Have a wonderful and blessed day!</em></div><br /><div><em>xxxooo Ruth</em></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-6415499533837578322?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-10099293858128110752008-06-12T05:45:00.000-07:002008-06-12T06:23:17.838-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFEiRafBVpI/AAAAAAAAAJw/Lp_ctiVP2uE/s1600-h/Girls.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210983926406928018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFEiRafBVpI/AAAAAAAAAJw/Lp_ctiVP2uE/s320/Girls.jpg" border="0" /></a> Truffles and Twinky when they were much younger...........such ROYALTY!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFEiRgFZT8I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/ZVkWv2KcpMM/s1600-h/IMG_1003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210983927910059970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFEiRgFZT8I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/ZVkWv2KcpMM/s320/IMG_1003.JPG" border="0" /></a> Twinky sticking her tongue out...........<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFEiSNUdo8I/AAAAAAAAAKA/0bttV32XqU4/s1600-h/IMG_1006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210983940052853698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SFEiSNUdo8I/AAAAAAAAAKA/0bttV32XqU4/s320/IMG_1006.JPG" border="0" /></a> Truffles trying to read my blog, with Twinky looking on................<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><em>Hello to all of my dear blogging buddies!</em></div><br /><div><em>Today I would like you to meet our two Pixie-Bob cats. Their names are Truffles and Twinky. They are a relatively new breed of cat, that are part barn cat, part bob-cat. They have the most adorable personalities, are very talkative, and are what I call, my "puppercats", because they follow me around the house like little puppies. No matter what room I am in, one of them has to be there with me. They are the sweetest, most loving cats I have ever had.</em></div><br /><div><em>We just celebrated their fourth birthday on Sunday, which consisted of catnip, new toys, and a day out on the patio in their kitty stroller. As you can see in the one solo picture of Twinky, she was sticking her tongue out, looking just thrilled to have her picture taken! Both of them make the funniest faces, and have brought us many good laughs!</em></div><br /><div><em>I find it amazing that animals can sense the littlest bit of sadness or stress we encounter. I remember one day late in late winter I was feeling a bit down about things, and laid down on the couch. Within ten minutes, Twinky was laying right on top of me, and Truffles was curled up under the blanket at my feet. Talk about instant compassion! God gave us pets for so many reasons, and I believe one of them is for this very reason, to help us de-stress.</em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><em>Have any of you had similar experiences with your pets? Do you have any fun pet stories to share? I would love to see pictures of your's and hear about the joy they bring to your life. Even if you don't have any pets, stop by </em><em>and let the stories of others and their pets, be the much needed stress reliever that you may need today!</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em>xxxooo Ruth</em></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-1009929385812811075?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-6980028080110282022008-06-05T11:58:00.000-07:002008-06-05T12:01:48.996-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SEg4CWtF0tI/AAAAAAAAAJo/n7BbsjbVDnI/s1600-h/patio.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208474582159577810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SEg4CWtF0tI/AAAAAAAAAJo/n7BbsjbVDnI/s320/patio.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hi Everyone~</div><br /><div>In honor of Rhondi's front porch party she is hosting today, here is a picture of, um, well, my patio...my front porch is about a 3 x 5 entryway that does not allow for much more than a potted plant, so I decided my patio will have to do!</div><br /><div>Go join her at her blog and have some fun!</div><br /><div>xxxooo Ruth</div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-698002808011028202?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-36714378182517619872008-05-29T05:33:00.000-07:002008-05-29T05:58:35.458-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SD6nB2tF0oI/AAAAAAAAAJA/f57kXzqlf98/s1600-h/IMG_0976.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205781869593219714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SD6nB2tF0oI/AAAAAAAAAJA/f57kXzqlf98/s320/IMG_0976.JPG" border="0" /></a> Garden Cottage<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SD6nC2tF0pI/AAAAAAAAAJI/rADM6xWw4uA/s1600-h/IMG_0982.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205781886773088914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SD6nC2tF0pI/AAAAAAAAAJI/rADM6xWw4uA/s320/IMG_0982.JPG" border="0" /></a> Cherub Fountain <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SD6nDmtF0qI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/olj61tA6Fns/s1600-h/IMG_0985.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205781899657990818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SD6nDmtF0qI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/olj61tA6Fns/s320/IMG_0985.JPG" border="0" /></a> French Bust<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SD6nEGtF0rI/AAAAAAAAAJY/l9xMygp8iF8/s1600-h/IMG_0994.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205781908247925426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SD6nEGtF0rI/AAAAAAAAAJY/l9xMygp8iF8/s320/IMG_0994.JPG" border="0" /></a> Tree Man<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SD6nEmtF0sI/AAAAAAAAAJg/Xuv9LZPFTbg/s1600-h/IMG_0987.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205781916837860034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SD6nEmtF0sI/AAAAAAAAAJg/Xuv9LZPFTbg/s320/IMG_0987.JPG" border="0" /></a> Gabriel- My Garden Guardian<br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#330000;"></span></em></strong> </div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#330000;">Good Morning Dear Blogging Buddies~</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#330000;">It's hard to believe it's been almost a whole month since my last post, and I do apologize because I have missed each and every one of you so! </span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#330000;">Life just seems to take over and the demands can be somewhat overwhelming at times. That was the inspiration behind this post, "take time to smell the roses".</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#330000;">I decided after working all day in my garden on Sunday, to grab my camera and focus on the little things that make me smile and help me to decompress. It is amazing how the garden has the ability to do that. There is just something about sitting in a garden that can take all of your cares away, for however brief a time it may be.</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#330000;">The colors, the smells, the sounds, the warmth of the sun.....so tranquil and inspiring. A beautiful natural tranquilizer from God!</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#330000;">It is my wish that you find the time this week to "stop and smell the roses" and remember to thank God for your blessings!</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#330000;">xxxooo Ruth</span></em></strong></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-3671437818251761987?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-13639846693436975322008-05-07T13:35:00.000-07:002008-05-07T14:09:29.450-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SCITOs0jyhI/AAAAAAAAAIg/GPsOAA4rgQw/s1600-h/IMG_0925.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197738063209679378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SCITOs0jyhI/AAAAAAAAAIg/GPsOAA4rgQw/s320/IMG_0925.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SCITPM0jyiI/AAAAAAAAAIo/PPSo231yEqo/s1600-h/IMG_0926.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197738071799613986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SCITPM0jyiI/AAAAAAAAAIo/PPSo231yEqo/s320/IMG_0926.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SCITPc0jyjI/AAAAAAAAAIw/mIYwq8o9CSg/s1600-h/IMG_0924.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197738076094581298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SCITPc0jyjI/AAAAAAAAAIw/mIYwq8o9CSg/s320/IMG_0924.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SCITPs0jykI/AAAAAAAAAI4/AVWPO7JFSXc/s1600-h/IMG_0923.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197738080389548610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SCITPs0jykI/AAAAAAAAAI4/AVWPO7JFSXc/s320/IMG_0923.JPG" border="0" /></a><em> To all of you wonderful "chick's " out there in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">blogland</span>!!!</em><br /><em> This past Sunday I took some pictures at our local greenhouse. The first picture reminded me of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">B.J.</span>, at Sweet Nothings, and her love for roosters, but since it's Mothers Day, well, a hen HAS to do! ...And look at her with her sweet little chicks...isn't it adorable!??</em><br /><em> This greenhouse never <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">disappoints</span> and has such pretty and unusual garden ornamentation, as you can see, and this is just <strong>part</strong> of the outside! There are rows and rows of endless possibilities for all types of gardens.</em><br /><em> Inside, is just as amazing and equally impressive. There are fountains, gazing globes, trellises, windchimes, arbors, etc...the list is exhausting. And to top it all off, there are resident kitty cats that sleep amongst</em> <em>the decorative planters that are on the shelves. Since they are in a greenhouse, it is like sitting in a sunny window ALL day long for them. Anyone with cats knows how they love to sunbathe!</em><br /><em> I think it would be fun and I would LOVE for you to post pictures of the greenhouses where you buy your seasonal flowers. I would love to see how they inspire you and how each greenhouse differs from region to region. Let me know if you are up to it.....and have a happy and blessed Mother's Day!</em><br /><em>xxxoo Ruth</em><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-1363984669343697532?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-77658776973582969462008-04-27T05:52:00.000-07:002008-04-27T06:53:20.956-07:00<em></em><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SBR3aEoiCeI/AAAAAAAAAIY/-sFwQoI5RoU/s1600-h/IMG_0733.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193907560069073378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SBR3aEoiCeI/AAAAAAAAAIY/-sFwQoI5RoU/s320/IMG_0733.JPG" border="0" /></a><em> <strong>Good Sunday Morning Dear Fellow <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bloggers</span>~~~</strong></em><br /><em><strong> I am so sorry that I haven't been the best about my blogging abilities lately. Sometimes life just catches up and before you know it another week has gone by, leaving me questioning where it went!</strong></em><br /><em><strong>I have been busy, needless to say, but then I have been dealing with the unexpected</strong></em> <strong><em>nuisance of allergies. My husband and I went out for a motorcycle ride on Thursday evening. </em></strong><strong><em>The weather had been so beautiful, but, little did I realize that the pollen was so incredibly high and EVERYWHERE. </em></strong><br /><strong><em>I normally don't have allergies, but I am guessing because of the major assault to my upper respiratory tract, (like a powerwasher blowing in my face and up my nose</em></strong><strong><em>), that it was plenty enough to cause major irritation to my throat, sinuses, and eyes. By Friday morning, I was very congested and puffy. By Saturday, much the same but more sneezing and a scratchy throat. You know it was bad, especially since I didn't even go to a VINTAGE garage sale advertised on the next street over! I was afraid all of the stuff would be so dusty, that it would irritate my situation further. Besides, I just didn't have the "umph" in me to get moving.</em></strong><br /><strong><em> So today is Sunday, and I am feeling better...still sneezing and the throat a little scratchy, but nowhere as congested as I was.....</em></strong><br /><strong><em>It is rainy and cool today, and we are suppposed to go to church at 10:30, but I am staying home to read my bible instead. I am currently in 1 Samuel, as I am reading the bible in a year. It is AMAZING, and further reminds me of the unquestionable forgiveness, love, and patience the Lord has for those who truly trust and believe in Him. It also reminds me of His angels who are constantly ministering and protecting me. They must be an awesome sight to see in their full glory, however they can, and have, ministered in the form of humans.... </em></strong><br /><strong><em>This scripture, and many other instances in the bible, remind me of that-</em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#663300;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#663300;">"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for some have entertained angels without knowing it." Hebrews 13:2.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#663300;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">Isn't that amazing?</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">I am hoping you have a wonderful and blessed week, dear blogging friends!</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">xxxooo Ruth</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#333333;"></span></em></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-7765877697358296946?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-45529385469658618692008-04-12T06:11:00.001-07:002008-04-12T06:37:32.412-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SAC7CHAFfvI/AAAAAAAAAHs/51unfiuJm_Q/s1600-h/2403342206_72d7d45e31.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188352415644352242" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SAC7CHAFfvI/AAAAAAAAAHs/51unfiuJm_Q/s320/2403342206_72d7d45e31.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SAC7CHAFfwI/AAAAAAAAAH0/nUQMPjUIUus/s1600-h/746765171_1c93501baf.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188352415644352258" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SAC7CHAFfwI/AAAAAAAAAH0/nUQMPjUIUus/s320/746765171_1c93501baf.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SAC7CXAFfxI/AAAAAAAAAH8/QJfIf3amxTo/s1600-h/552433944_66dfb7c228.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188352419939319570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SAC7CXAFfxI/AAAAAAAAAH8/QJfIf3amxTo/s320/552433944_66dfb7c228.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SAC7CnAFfyI/AAAAAAAAAIE/BHlNSvQxG18/s1600-h/746765121_9ccf1fab00.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188352424234286882" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SAC7CnAFfyI/AAAAAAAAAIE/BHlNSvQxG18/s320/746765121_9ccf1fab00.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SAC7CnAFfzI/AAAAAAAAAIM/NzQvMjYJqWA/s1600-h/746765265_c712838c38.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188352424234286898" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/SAC7CnAFfzI/AAAAAAAAAIM/NzQvMjYJqWA/s320/746765265_c712838c38.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><em>On Flickr!</em></div><br /><div><em>Good Morning Dear Blogging Buddies~</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em>This week I decided to take a trip to Flickrland , and do a search for "cherub fountains". ( and no jet lag, either!) </em></div><br /><div><em>Well once again, my Flickr friends did not let me down. I was so inspired that I had to do a mosaic with all of the beautiful fountains I found. Aren't they just dreamy? There is something so ethereal and inspiring about moss covered statuary. Can't you just hear the trickling of the water and smell the of the mist it emits? So peaceful and relaxing....</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em>Keeping that inspiration in mind, I have decided to post a few pictures of my own garden from last year. I am so anxious to get my little garden oasis underway, and persue a few projects that I have accumulated over the winter, but for now I will have to settle for pictures and dream of what will be!</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em>Here's hoping you have a blessed and beautiful day.</em></div><br /><div><em>xxxooo Ruth</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-4552938546965861869?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-81291177441988886652008-03-29T07:23:00.000-07:002008-03-29T08:15:25.647-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R-5c5SqFI2I/AAAAAAAAAGw/UbLifz_P6L0/s1600-h/IMG_0909.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183182360480654178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R-5c5SqFI2I/AAAAAAAAAGw/UbLifz_P6L0/s320/IMG_0909.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R-5c5yqFI3I/AAAAAAAAAG4/EgPRqsJJOK8/s1600-h/IMG_0904.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183182369070588786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R-5c5yqFI3I/AAAAAAAAAG4/EgPRqsJJOK8/s320/IMG_0904.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R-5c6CqFI4I/AAAAAAAAAHA/szGs-xcwCyM/s1600-h/IMG_0914.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183182373365556098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R-5c6CqFI4I/AAAAAAAAAHA/szGs-xcwCyM/s320/IMG_0914.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R-5c6iqFI5I/AAAAAAAAAHI/5jc-QzmIxMs/s1600-h/IMG_0908.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183182381955490706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R-5c6iqFI5I/AAAAAAAAAHI/5jc-QzmIxMs/s320/IMG_0908.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R-5c6yqFI6I/AAAAAAAAAHQ/5wQKcoauEAQ/s1600-h/IMG_0906.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183182386250458018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R-5c6yqFI6I/AAAAAAAAAHQ/5wQKcoauEAQ/s320/IMG_0906.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><em>Good Morning Dear Blogging Buddies~</em></span></div><br /><div><em>Hope you are having a beautiful day. The sun is in it's full glory, with the birds chirping and a gentle breeze blowing. My spring bulbs are slowly emerging from the chilly soil, in an attempt to say, "welcome spring." Soon it will be time to assemble my patio into the private oasis that I so crave, but until then, I am enjoying the little things inside my cottage.</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em>This morning I was wandering around my home, admiring the way the sun beckon's me into each room, seeing things in a different way. That inspired me for the title of todays blog, Random Shots of Happiness. The few shots I've taken, are special places in my home, that just make me happy whenever I walk by them. They are little "still lifes" that resonate a mood or a feeling at different times of my life. They just make me smile! </em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em>Being content in the simple things clears the way for contentment in the big things that really matter...like a warm home, a beautiful family, food to eat, clothes to wear, things I so often take for granted. I am often reminded of the blessings I am given everyday and humbled by God for His blessings to me and my family. It is my prayer that you, too, are reminded of the blessings He gives all of us. A reminder to worship the Creator, and not the creation, </em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#660000;"></span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#660000;">"for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#660000;"></span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#000000;">Have a beautiful day!!!</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#000000;">xxxooo Ruth</span></em></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-8129117744198888665?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-40280534563567247642008-03-26T11:47:00.000-07:002008-03-26T11:58:39.524-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R-qcuCqFI1I/AAAAAAAAAGo/UmIl6A0kVoY/s1600-h/IMG_0903.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182126636044460882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R-qcuCqFI1I/AAAAAAAAAGo/UmIl6A0kVoY/s320/IMG_0903.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><em><span style="font-family:georgia;">Hi Everyone~</span></em></div><br /><div><em>Happy spring! I hope all of you are doing well and had a blessed Easter. It's been awhile since my last post, but I thought this adorable arrangement of mini daffodils would make up for it. I just can't help but smile everytime I look at them. (They actually smile back at me!)</em></div><br /><div><em>It is so very warm and seasonable today, 59 degrees and sunny. It's the kind of day that I love sitting outside and just letting the warm sunrays soak into my very being. It is energizing and medicinal at the same time, and so good for the soul! </em></div><br /><div><em>I hope each and every one of you is having a wonderful spring day, and make sure you take time to smell the daffodils!</em></div><br /><div><em>xxxooo Holly</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-4028053456356724764?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-87351270735930671322008-03-07T17:08:00.000-08:002008-03-07T17:21:08.919-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R9Hp9HZ9dGI/AAAAAAAAAGg/j-Owv3Ebdao/s1600-h/2237475314_ae8c814f4e.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175174682994635874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R9Hp9HZ9dGI/AAAAAAAAAGg/j-Owv3Ebdao/s320/2237475314_ae8c814f4e.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><em>Feeling a little antsy and craving the outside was the inspiration behind the decor of my mantle in my family room...hmmmm...looks like I have summer more in mind! </em></div><br /><div><em>I love seashells and pinecones together. Reminds me of my summers in Long Beach Island....</em></div><br /><div><em>Hope you are having a great day!</em></div><br /><div><em>xxxooo Holly</em></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-8735127073593067132?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-86564265653359560642008-03-01T11:31:00.000-08:002008-03-01T11:32:46.981-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R8mvOZQXI1I/AAAAAAAAAGQ/dp2bosNa9Ik/s1600-h/IMG_0857.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5172858308844266322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R8mvOZQXI1I/AAAAAAAAAGQ/dp2bosNa9Ik/s320/IMG_0857.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-8656426565335956064?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-71551029853759542642008-03-01T11:10:00.001-08:002008-03-01T11:31:07.212-08:00<span style="font-family:georgia;"><em>I was at Michaels Crafts yesterday and found this ADORABLE little bunny..isn't he sweet?</em></span><br /><em>Could not resist, so he HAD to come home with me and meet all of my other Easter buddies.</em><br /><em>Hope you have a Michaels near you...they have really cool stuff for the home, too~</em><br /><em>xxxooo Ruth (Holly!)</em><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-7155102985375954264?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-75730757089863725992008-02-26T14:46:00.000-08:002008-02-26T15:17:41.426-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R8SeAJGsIxI/AAAAAAAAAGI/7MPypcWw1Uk/s1600-h/sepia+eye.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171431997409338130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R8SeAJGsIxI/AAAAAAAAAGI/7MPypcWw1Uk/s320/sepia+eye.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hi All!</div><br /><div>I have been tagged by Hope of Second Time Around to do this meme..This is my first time at this so I hope I do it right! I copied and pasted the rules from HER blog, so I cheated too!!!</div><br /><div>Here Goes~~~</div><br /><div><a href="http://bettysthisandthat.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#000000;">1 Once you are tagged, link back to the person who tagged you.</span></a></div><br /><div>2. Post THE RULES on your blog.</div><br /><div>3. Post 7 weird or random facts about yourself on your blog.</div><br /><div>4. Tag 7 people and link to them.</div><br /><div>5. Comment on their blog to let them know they have been tagged.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#660000;">1) I have ONE black hair on my head that is front and center in my forehead hairline. All the rest are blonde!</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;">2) I have a WHITE patch of hair in the back right side of my head.</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;">3)I snap and crackle my gum to the point of annoyance to many!</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;">4) I do NOT carry a purse, pockets are just fine with me!</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;">5)I have a hyper-sensitive sniffer. There are things I can smell long before others do.</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;">6)I cannot mix ANY alcohol, not even from white wine to white wine. I get a MAJOR headache!</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;">7) I have been told I have a wickedly sinister laugh... :P</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;">OK, Now that you know my seven weird things, I can't wait to hear yours!</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;">If you can reply, fine, but don't feel bad if you can't.... I am o.k. with that!</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;">I have tagged</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;"><a href="http://thefeatherednest.typepad.com/the_feathered_nest/">A Feathered Nest - Manuela</a><br /><a href="http://gypsyjewelstrinkets.typepad.com/weblog/">Bella Casa - Palmer</a> </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;"><a href="http://rabbitruncottage.blogspot.com/">Rabbit Run Cottage - Suzie Q</a><br /><a href="http://www.romantichome.blogspot.com/">Romantic Home - Cindy</a> </span></div><br /><div><a href="http://rosieswhimsy.wordpress.com/">Rosie's Whimsy - Rosie</a> </div><br /><div><a href="http://stacycakestreasures13.blogspot.com/">Stacy Cakes Treasures - Stacy</a> </div><br /><div><a href="http://sweetnothingsbj.blogspot.com/">Sweet Nothings - B.J.</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thanks dear friends!!!</div><br /><div>xxxoo Ruth</div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;"></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-7573075708986372599?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-52545979101891443182008-02-23T10:31:00.000-08:002008-02-23T11:13:10.851-08:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R8BwG5GsIsI/AAAAAAAAAFg/5PoKqqmEiAY/s1600-h/IMG_0856.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170255635931734722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R8BwG5GsIsI/AAAAAAAAAFg/5PoKqqmEiAY/s320/IMG_0856.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R8BwHZGsItI/AAAAAAAAAFo/w1nVd0RDY7g/s1600-h/IMG_0854.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170255644521669330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R8BwHZGsItI/AAAAAAAAAFo/w1nVd0RDY7g/s320/IMG_0854.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R8BwH5GsIuI/AAAAAAAAAFw/LlnfBiZsjbQ/s1600-h/IMG_0852.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170255653111603938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R8BwH5GsIuI/AAAAAAAAAFw/LlnfBiZsjbQ/s320/IMG_0852.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R8BwIJGsIvI/AAAAAAAAAF4/DsLMNWR56D4/s1600-h/IMG_0849.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170255657406571250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R8BwIJGsIvI/AAAAAAAAAF4/DsLMNWR56D4/s320/IMG_0849.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R8BwIZGsIwI/AAAAAAAAAGA/zx9SjOpTY0c/s1600-h/IMG_0855.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170255661701538562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R8BwIZGsIwI/AAAAAAAAAGA/zx9SjOpTY0c/s320/IMG_0855.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><em>Good Morning Dear Blogging Friends</em>~</span></div><br /><div><em>Yesterday morning we woke up to about 6 inches of the most beautiful fresh, white snowfall, that had blanketed us from the evening before. Our first major storm of the year.</em></div><br /><div><em>It is just such a blessing to be able to admire it from the kitchen nook of our warm, cozy cottage, sipping a warm cup of coffee with one hand, and petting my cat Truffles with the other! </em></div><br /><div><em>Birds chattering and chirping at the birdfeeder, and icicles beginning to form off the edges of my potting shed, made for a feast for the eyes and a sense of gratitude for such simple pleasures in life!</em></div><br /><div><em>Since I knew I would be staying in for the day, I decided to organize my recipe folder, and recipe box, by combining them into one 2 1/2 inch binder. This is something I had planned to do for awhile, but had never gotten the opportunity to work on. (I got the idea from a dear friend of mine, Kim.) </em></div><br /><div><em>I wanted to make it personal with a collection of recipies that are "tried and true", but also to catalog recipes that I really want to try some day . I am really happy with the way it turned out, and have already put about 150 pages of recipes together, by catagory, with some pictures that inspire me.</em></div><br /><div><em>This is a wonderful book to pass along to my boys one day, and a great way to keep my recipes organized, neat, and clean. </em></div><br /><div><em>Let me know if you have any other suggestions, or ideas to share.</em></div><br /><div><em>I would love to hear from you!</em></div><br /><div><em>XXXOOO Ruth</em></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-5254597910189144318?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-32796319248330236642008-02-17T12:06:00.000-08:002008-02-17T12:39:08.408-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R7ia-pGsIpI/AAAAAAAAAFI/i8wyVIz6_ok/s1600-h/IMG_0832.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168050973384123026" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R7ia-pGsIpI/AAAAAAAAAFI/i8wyVIz6_ok/s320/IMG_0832.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R7ia_ZGsIqI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/jGbEbdSAdF4/s1600-h/IMG_0834.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168050986269024930" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R7ia_ZGsIqI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/jGbEbdSAdF4/s320/IMG_0834.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R7ia_pGsIrI/AAAAAAAAAFY/bG4Zek5GpDM/s1600-h/IMG_0836.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168050990563992242" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R7ia_pGsIrI/AAAAAAAAAFY/bG4Zek5GpDM/s320/IMG_0836.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><em>Ahhh....took a nice relaxing trip to Home Goods today to get my creative juices flowing and to see what's out there this week. Hubby has had the flu since Valentine's Day and I was due for a little "me" time. </em></div><br /><div><em>Some of you might think it's a bit strange to shop to relax, but I find it so inspiring and a wonderful creative outlet. I have even set up my own prop's in the store, pulling together things I love and putting them together on a tabletop, a chair, or wherever my design eye leads me. I have always loved set designing, decorating and creating new and unusual arrangements, so to "play" in the store, keep's me from spending a fortune and allows me to have fun... I just don't get paid for it!</em></div><br /><div><em>Whenever I go there, I always find the most unusual and adorable decorations for the holidays, and Easter is no exception. The store has had tons of Easter items for the past few weeks, so when I see something, I pick it up. Needless to say my collection is growing and I have gotten such a sweet assortment of items over the years. </em></div><br /><div><em>Here are a few pictures of the finds I picked up. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do, and hope you have a Home Goods near you, Their prices are amazing! xxxooo</em></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-3279631924833023664?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-36603100278550627102008-02-13T12:26:00.000-08:002008-02-13T12:34:31.311-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R7NUQpGsImI/AAAAAAAAAEw/OiswQjFx0fA/s1600-h/363868422_0bad59946a.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166565842412642914" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R7NUQpGsImI/AAAAAAAAAEw/OiswQjFx0fA/s320/363868422_0bad59946a.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R7NUQ5GsInI/AAAAAAAAAE4/ELX1xkyyZmk/s1600-h/347823821_43322f898d.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166565846707610226" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R7NUQ5GsInI/AAAAAAAAAE4/ELX1xkyyZmk/s320/347823821_43322f898d.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R7NURJGsIoI/AAAAAAAAAFA/euyq0gvVB64/s1600-h/356228829_c17a4e36da.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166565851002577538" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R7NURJGsIoI/AAAAAAAAAFA/euyq0gvVB64/s320/356228829_c17a4e36da.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#990000;"><em>Happy Valentines Day to all my new blogging friends!</em></span></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#990000;">These are a few pictures I took last year of my 1/2 bath and dining room. I have only been blogging a few weeks now and have met such nice, warm, caring, and SWEET people.</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#990000;">May your Valentine's Day be as sweet to you as you all have been to me!!! </span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#990000;">Lots of XXXOOO~ Ruth</span></em></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-3660310027855062710?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-47604426196436128482008-02-11T13:09:00.000-08:002008-02-11T13:17:01.399-08:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R7C7K5GsIlI/AAAAAAAAAEo/TCNTfVJZpKM/s1600-h/valentine12.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165834568395924050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R7C7K5GsIlI/AAAAAAAAAEo/TCNTfVJZpKM/s320/valentine12.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><em><span style="font-family:georgia;">Ok, last year I received this Valentine as a joke from a friend, and I have to admit, I got quite a chuckle out of it, as sick as it is.~~~ Poor little cupid! xxxooo</span></em></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-4760442619643612848?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-92097101666177361262008-02-09T09:44:00.001-08:002008-02-09T09:53:16.201-08:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R63n6pGsIkI/AAAAAAAAAEA/P4pePwvVX3M/s1600-h/385929819_3027694d4c.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165039342316167746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R63n6pGsIkI/AAAAAAAAAEA/P4pePwvVX3M/s320/385929819_3027694d4c.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family:georgia;">This is a sweet picture taken back in 1960, of my Mom, Dad, me, and all of my sisters, by a local newspaper announcing the birth of their seventh daughter. I am daughter number six and the one in my Dad's arms.</span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em>As an artist, I couldn't resist the urge to embellish this adorable picture with my own sense of fun and whimsy for Valentine's Day. As you can see, I am the one with the red party hat...I like to be different! xxxooo</em></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-9209710166617736126?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-71637311542423532712008-02-07T05:36:00.000-08:002008-02-07T05:44:23.700-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R6sLHhYXWVI/AAAAAAAAADg/LIk6BorWkYM/s1600-h/IMG_0797.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164233621557958994" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R6sLHhYXWVI/AAAAAAAAADg/LIk6BorWkYM/s320/IMG_0797.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R6sLIBYXWWI/AAAAAAAAADo/p9UDDd9Szww/s1600-h/IMG_0765.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164233630147893602" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R6sLIBYXWWI/AAAAAAAAADo/p9UDDd9Szww/s320/IMG_0765.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R6sLIhYXWXI/AAAAAAAAADw/SKDR1ScpQwE/s1600-h/IMG_0770.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164233638737828210" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R6sLIhYXWXI/AAAAAAAAADw/SKDR1ScpQwE/s320/IMG_0770.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#990000;">Hi Eyeryone! </span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#990000;">Last night I went to visit a dear friend of mine named Stacy. She is one of the most creative people I know. </span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#990000;">While chatting over a glass of nice merlot, this is what I spotted over her shoulder. Isn't it sweet??!! </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="color:#990000;">I loved it so much that she gave it to me!</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#990000;">PLEASE go visit her flickr account. Her flickr name is "stacycakes" </span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#990000;">EVERY time I go to her house, I leave so inspired. Her home is beautifu and so lived. Last night I had a hard time falling asleep with all of the juicy inspirations going through my head.. I hope you love it as much as I do!!!</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#990000;"></span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#990000;">Also, here's a couple of pictures of my cottage for Valentine's Day.....xxxooo</span></em></strong></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-7163731154242353271?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-4014397183598077082008-02-05T07:42:00.000-08:002008-02-05T07:52:59.921-08:00<em><span style="font-family:georgia;">Oh MY!!! </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:georgia;">I am so excited to share a product with you. My sister, Katie, (one of 6 sissies!), got me turned onto it and it is AMAZING!!! This time of the year, my hands and feet are always sooo dry, and flaky and in need of MAJOR attention, so I turned to Arbonne's Awaken Sea Salt Scrub. This stuff REALLY works and smells delightful. You just grab a glob, rub your hands together vigerously for a minute, rinse, and viola! Your hands look , feel and smell GREAT!!! The only drawback is you can only get it through distributors, but the link will direct you where to go.I hope you are able to try it...it's worth it!!! Your hands and feet will love you for it!</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:georgia;">xxxooo Ruth</span></em><br />go to -<a href="http://www.arbonne.com/">www.arbonne.com</a><br />Type "awaken sea salt scrub" in the search...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-401439718359807708?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-59498447109271308632008-02-04T19:27:00.000-08:002008-02-04T19:43:16.092-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R6faiBYXWRI/AAAAAAAAADA/wcJFSP_Xzko/s1600-h/IMG_0776.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163335775824599314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R6faiBYXWRI/AAAAAAAAADA/wcJFSP_Xzko/s320/IMG_0776.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;">Hi Eyeryone~</span></em></strong></div><br /><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">I am so excited to share my new blog with you. With the help of Sara Duckett of Sadie Olive Designs, I have personalized the blog to my liking...I hope you like it to. ( I hope I didn't drive Sara too crazy~~~ Thanks Sara.)</span></em></strong></div><br /><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">I am looking forward to sharing many fun and happy times with you! Hope to hear from you soon~~~</span></em></strong></div><br /><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">Ruth</span></em></strong> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-5949844710927130863?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574743040037575751.post-54360592967023086472008-01-26T12:26:00.000-08:002008-01-26T12:39:44.900-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R5uXsBYXWEI/AAAAAAAAABU/kP2XEKyAa7o/s1600-h/Clematis+Cottage.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159884580623702082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__jRzDXDkK7s/R5uXsBYXWEI/AAAAAAAAABU/kP2XEKyAa7o/s320/Clematis+Cottage.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#330099;">Welcome to My New Blog at </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#330099;"><strong>WHISPERING OAKS COTTAGE</strong>!</span></div><span style="color:#330099;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#330099;">After visiting a few very creative and fun blogs, I decided to try a blog of my own. I am hoping to customize and personalize this blog to make it as beautiful as the ones I've seen. Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated as I am new to blogging and creating blog pages. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#330099;">Thanks so much! Ruth</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8574743040037575751-5436059296702308647?l=wwwwhisperingoakscottage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.com7