I love thoughtful quotes and I put one on the antique door that had been in my kitchen for a while. It reminds me of my love for my family and my desire to nourish them with good food.
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Hi, my name is Shirl and thanks for visiting my blog
This is my journey to create a lovely home; to obtain and edit antiques and vintage items. The fun is in the journey and I see this as a life-long, never-ending labor of love.
Gurls - (sistas!) just wanna have fun!
I have a nutrition/health blog - click on pic to go to it
Eat Right 4 a Good Life
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the last day in Sovicelle, Italy - Our last day of the Prone to Wander retreat was spent at the farm (podere) with a relaxed schedule. After a late breakfast, we gathered for a cooking cl...23 hours ago
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The Snug - It’s a tiny little room tucked in the corner between the laundry room and the guest bathroom. We call it the snug. Last week on Instagram I shared this r...3 weeks ago
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CLASSIC Spanish Potato Salad - CLASSIC Spanish Potato Salad | The Famous Ensaladilla Rusa Recipe The post CLASSIC Spanish Potato Salad first appeared on Foodgawker - Feed Your Eyes.7 months ago
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Just Listed: The House from the Movie “Stepmom” in New York - I have been in with this gorgeous old house since the Susan Sarandon-Julia Roberts tear-jerker “Stepmom” arrived in movie theaters back in 1998. Some of ...2 years ago
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~ Garden Potting Bench - An oldie but a goodie to start off Spring! Is this just the best use of old junk you've seen in a long time? Kirk (kirkus in WA) posted this on Garden W...
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Using Space Heaters in Your Home - Older homes or homes with insufficient heating systems may require the use of space heaters to help keep it comfortable in cold weather. Using space heat...4 years ago
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POTTERY - So I find myself suddenly enamored with funky pottery which is hard to acquire. Of course I want ancient, rare, can’t afford pieces. I was flipping through...
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A new drive....different direction... - Good Afternoon and Happy Saturday everyone....I hope this post finds you all well.... This has been a long time coming for me....I do believe my doctors fin...
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CHERRY'S JUBILEE HOME has MOVED to WORDPRESS - *Hello my friends......I have taken the plunge and moved over to Word Press. Please come visit me there from here on out. This site will be c...
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Story Time – Part Two - Hi! Thanks for coming back for part two of my DRAMA FILLED LIFE SAGA! Not really, but kinda. Catch up on part one if you missed it here. So to recap … my...7 years ago
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A Turkey Tale - Source Does anyone else have turkey cooking memories from years past? I do. At this point you may be thinking 'of course you do Laura'. I began my early ma...
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Authentic French Living - I’ve just returned from spending the month of May in France. My time there was...7 years ago
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Our Next Chapter - Introducing Stone Ridge Cottage - My youngest child is heading off to college and in a few weeks, so Dave and I will officially be empty-nesters. As most of you who have already seen th...
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Choose Love - * ^A quick watch....with a beautiful message ^* While there have been changes in the refugee camps I worked at this past fall......
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Last Minute Teacher Gift Idea - Merry Christmas everyone! I know this is a frenzied week for most of us. My older two kids are in school through Wednesday, so I have a list a mile long o...
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O (Kinda Large) Tannenbaum - *If there is one very good reason for owning a long mini-van, it is this:* You can fold down the seats, and slide your fresh Christmas tree right in; n...
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BOHO CHAIRS - LOVE THESE CHAIRS! They are in our master bedroom as we redecorate from shabby chic to industrial boho. What? Change is good....
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Simple Things - Simple Things. I have found as time goes on, I really appreciate the simple things in life. Those little things that we take for granted. For example. ...
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PATIO HERBS - Who doesn’t love to step outside and snip some fresh herbs for cooking? I had a lot of them at our old home but they were out in the garden and that was...9 years ago
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Strange Magic (2015) Gratis megashare - Free Strange Magic in High Quality. Now you can download full Strange Magic in HD format with duration 90 Min and has been launched in 2015-01-23 with MPA...10 years ago
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I've moved .... - Hey all Sorry I've been away soooooo long...lots of life changes etc. Anyways... I have continued on pinterest so if you'd like to see small space style ...10 years ago
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Spooooky Greetings - *Just Dropping By* *With a * *Halloween "Hi!"* Hoping all your Tricks turn into Treats!
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Have you heard? - New things are going on around this casa, Mama's got a new job. I'm back at with a big girl grown up job that requires regular hours. I have to say so far...
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Seasons of Change. - *So I just realized how long it's been since I posted! I started writing this post shortly after Easter ( see little Addison hugging the Easter bunny). ...
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Patio Season - Good morning dear reader. I am posting from the original Back Porch, temporarily. I hope to be back up and running at Typepad soon. Typepad is experienc...
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Stanozolol and Deca Durabolin - Since Deca Durabolin doesn’t lead to harmful effects for the liver and can improve a huge size and strength difference in your body’s muscles as well as a ...11 years ago
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Oh, the difference a year (or three) makes... - The saying goes "time flies when you're having fun" and I couldn't agree more. When it comes to renovating, as fun as it is, there should really be an ent...
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Hello Pumpkin Sea Serpent - What do you get when you combine 35-40 pumpkins, steel rebar and a husband with some serious brawn? A Sea Serpent, of course! I've wanted to get back int...
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Loving me some Anthropologie... - I haven't done a things I love post in a while, and yesterday while peeking through Anthro's new catalog my heart kept skipping beats.Some of their new th...
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This Blog is a-Movin'! - Same blog, new location: www.laurenliess.com/pure-style-home I'm saying goodbye to this web address but Pure Style Home is moving with me!! {image via he...
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Christmas Pillows... out of Placemats. - I've made purses out of placemats but what about pillows? Here are a few ideas that are *SIMPLE* to make. And of course, they're pretty cheap! I *love* f...
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