Simple Details // Blog Love

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Reading through the comments on my <a href="http://honeywerehome.blogspot.com/2014/02/is-there-happy-medium-between-enjoying.html">last post</a> affirms what I already knew about those of you who read this blog:  you are thoughtful, kind, compassionate, self-aware, nonjudgemental, and just generally good people.  It makes me feel more comfortable sharing my life with you via the Internet. :)  I recently stumbled upon a new (to me) blog via Pinterest and wanted to share this goodness with y'all!  </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Pam of <a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/">Simple Details</a> is a wife and mom living in Dever with some serious DIY and design talent.  I found her when I was looking for a tutorial for spotted leopard-like walls because I wanted to do that in <a href="http://honeywerehome.blogspot.com/2012/10/office-decor-updates.html">my office</a>.  Well, check this out! Pam was actually featuring the <a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/2014/02/diy-gold-sunburst-flush-mount-light.html">DIY starburst flush mount tutorial </a>(which is awesome), but those walls!  Turns out she did it with a stencil and will be sharing the process on her blog soon.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRf2j2v_J7OfsJhUzF3lyIPvvcrmaayPmxyHS4TEYF3BwfXls8okj8usSgrh-RTxbUBA2SiOaB7c2twr_rTmeJ3M92gZTQqmR2XZZAg4a9NGsXOtGHKWo_Wx23dj9oQmUwnkZwWV8QoGtW/s1600/DIY+Flush+Mount+Tutorial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRf2j2v_J7OfsJhUzF3lyIPvvcrmaayPmxyHS4TEYF3BwfXls8okj8usSgrh-RTxbUBA2SiOaB7c2twr_rTmeJ3M92gZTQqmR2XZZAg4a9NGsXOtGHKWo_Wx23dj9oQmUwnkZwWV8QoGtW/s1600/DIY+Flush+Mount+Tutorial.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxFGV0Umq8fcvyLh1ycupA4lgP4_rKouFIwFy9AoOOko96oxuHEOPWcGCOhxVoRqP7XetezHvZFtbsTRxrFGUz_Jw21Qd-bZolarykJRCN2U7Joh5VsBEYC9H7DsCjvKCR86_hfWMA-ZbN/s1600/Leopard+Print+Walls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxFGV0Umq8fcvyLh1ycupA4lgP4_rKouFIwFy9AoOOko96oxuHEOPWcGCOhxVoRqP7XetezHvZFtbsTRxrFGUz_Jw21Qd-bZolarykJRCN2U7Joh5VsBEYC9H7DsCjvKCR86_hfWMA-ZbN/s1600/Leopard+Print+Walls.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Browsing through her posts (I love getting lost in a new blog!) I found this<a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/nailhead-ceilinghow-to.html"> DIY nailhead ceiling</a>.  Are you kidding me?!?!  Talk about a long, dedicated process with stunning results!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhO_NFWEh4wPNVUxnN-ufpw8hcGTSlbFZ4l9H2mFd_bR2Y4OIGZVsQhwxZk6isLpemL4oXntBCU0L3JS7XY7FmWV7skdmi1SZWthwwJxBcm4SuJy7qmyX6N9a-EylIOOvPT56JT42b9ie/s1600/Nailhead+Trim+Ceiling.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhO_NFWEh4wPNVUxnN-ufpw8hcGTSlbFZ4l9H2mFd_bR2Y4OIGZVsQhwxZk6isLpemL4oXntBCU0L3JS7XY7FmWV7skdmi1SZWthwwJxBcm4SuJy7qmyX6N9a-EylIOOvPT56JT42b9ie/s1600/Nailhead+Trim+Ceiling.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And then there's one of the best Ikea hack's I've seen in a while, this <a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/ikea-hackfaux-ostrich-covered-rast.html">faux Ostrich Rast chest</a>.  Very expensive looking, but only $75 (including the chest!).</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEc4c7hUt-7-qDhtu04uLn9oFlnNHpVM3NxHUWHIHRq2u-ZvP0PKo0GN_VHDu5tNnQwH5rDVcp3pKsoqW9_Lh9Y3PqGuOG7VApQP3DJuTpPdqMFokcJs0P1Y48z4Kt9l1ST-kvsxhNOmbU/s1600/Ikea+Ostrtich+Hack.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEc4c7hUt-7-qDhtu04uLn9oFlnNHpVM3NxHUWHIHRq2u-ZvP0PKo0GN_VHDu5tNnQwH5rDVcp3pKsoqW9_Lh9Y3PqGuOG7VApQP3DJuTpPdqMFokcJs0P1Y48z4Kt9l1ST-kvsxhNOmbU/s1600/Ikea+Ostrtich+Hack.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The emerald green she chose for this <a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/emerald-green-dresser-makeover.html">wooden dresser makeover</a> is so cool.  Not to mention her styling.  You really need to see the "before". </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5LLgvCgLYrvQPkxgJqm1kk-vBrzBevKBE4kiwxpn3g8EfITUTiGz17mHehe70Waa-Z0ZY3RUNQrP_-MJRgXNyfX0kMnIIpwOsqvtaUSd2yIjUPd3gRJhkua7nNGRd3lAez6_wIH9h4oZm/s1600/Emerald+Green+Dresser.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5LLgvCgLYrvQPkxgJqm1kk-vBrzBevKBE4kiwxpn3g8EfITUTiGz17mHehe70Waa-Z0ZY3RUNQrP_-MJRgXNyfX0kMnIIpwOsqvtaUSd2yIjUPd3gRJhkua7nNGRd3lAez6_wIH9h4oZm/s1600/Emerald+Green+Dresser.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I'll leave you with those four projects, but be sure to check out <a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/">her blog</a> and get lost for a couple hours like I did! </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Have a great weekend!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">_______________</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br />

Simple Details // Blog Love

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Is There A Happy Medium Between Enjoying Your Things & Minimalist Living?

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I have spent several hours rearranging and reorganizing my closet over the last few weeks. I consider myself fortunate to have a large closet, so I want the space to be useful and look nice. As I surveyed the area to create organizing solutions, I realized just how much <i>stuff</i> I have (clothing, shoes, jewelry, bags). </span><span style="font-size: large;">Over the years, I have pared down and donated much of what I wasn't wearing anymore, but I also purchased more jewelry as a Stella & Dot stylist, thus adding to my collection.  </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">At the same time, however, I'm really drawn to articles <a href="http://www.becomingminimalist.com/becoming-minimalist-start-here/">like this</a> that discuss a minimalist lifestyle, pursuing your greatest passions in life by owning fewer possessions.  In January especially, I tend to go pretty minimal and also go on a spending freeze.  During that time, I do find myself cooking more and being more "present" in my home.  But by March, with the weather warming and new styles popping up, I'm itching to start shopping for Spring fashion.   </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Can I want/enjoy the new styles and things I already have and still have a minimalist mindset?  Can I admit I like my closet?</i> Maybe the answer is in not letting my pursuit of things detract from the bigger, more important parts of my life.  For instance, yesterday, I was leaving a doctor appointment with my mom and dad and my son was home with my husband.  I considered stopping at the mall on my way home (child free shopping time!) but felt a little tug in my heart that just said I should go home.  I can't explain it, it was just my Spirit speaking and I listened.  It wasn't like anything major happened when I got home, but I know that tuning into that inner voice never leads me wrong.  Maybe stopping at the store would've meant that I wouldn't have had time to make dinner with my son that night - and that was a precious time. </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I think we all have that Spirit or Intuition inside and the point is to let that be our guide. I'm sure there will be days ahead where it feels perfectly fine inside to do some shopping or buy a new outfit.  I can usually recognize when I'm shopping to fill a void in my life or because I'm upset. In times like that I should call a friend, exercise, or maybe journal or meditate instead.  Similarly, I have to make a conscious effort to put down the technology and devote time to my family.  I'm bad about this one with all the apps on my phone. I love checking in on my Instagram friends or browsing Pinterest, but I know I need to put it away and PLAY with my son, cook with him, read together.  He's almost 4 and I say this every year, "this is my favorite stage so far."  I've toyed with the idea of going television free, but really, who am I kidding?! First of all, my husband would never go for it and I still watch trashy reality shows. But I <i>think</i> about it and the advantages it could have. (Have you done this? I'm so intrigued by <i>those people</i> and I mean that with all sincerity.) </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I keep putting off finishing my closet post and I think it's partly because I don't want it to feel like, "Look at all this stuff I have and how well I organized it all" (ew.) because at the same time, I embrace being present with people, looking them in the eye when we're together, and I know the real value of love and relationships.  Yes, things are just things. I'm proud of my organizational skills and have found a lot of joy in styling and photographing spaces in our home for this blog.  Whenever I get feedback from you that you enjoyed a post or that it helped you find a solution for something in your home, it's very gratifying.  Thank you for that.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This post isn't written to solve the dilemma about having/saving/giving/living with less, but so that you will know my heart a little more on the subject.  Do you struggle with this too? Have you found your happy medium?  I think I'm doing okay but could definitely use improvement.  </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Pics of the closet will be coming soon . . . I just need to get in there and photograph it! </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSqNLpW7e30enO-5n6959IRVnNaVoJbtIMIVGu5JnEmFDoS52b6wbRraXPbZemrxs24QC0NRqieZBEdCLvPaZJZ7F27_yFvTy-2APSsu8S8y_LrMPVPpRea2OB3RLHNJJOfLhFbc7h8ELp/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Minimalist+Living+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSqNLpW7e30enO-5n6959IRVnNaVoJbtIMIVGu5JnEmFDoS52b6wbRraXPbZemrxs24QC0NRqieZBEdCLvPaZJZ7F27_yFvTy-2APSsu8S8y_LrMPVPpRea2OB3RLHNJJOfLhFbc7h8ELp/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Minimalist+Living+.jpg" width="337" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you <a href="http://www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com/">Court</a> for inspiring this post. ;) </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br />

Is There A Happy Medium Between Enjoying Your Things & Minimalist Living?

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Guest Bedroom Update with Pintuck Duvet

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">A few of my blogging friends and I are sprucing up our guest rooms this week and sharing a few tips to help you make your guests feel welcome when visiting.  Our guest room gets used most often by my in-laws who live out of state, and I'm hoping my Grandma will visit soon too. </span></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgITJeotdZCg5U43mFz4rvgRW4trwAKpmvbzIPSNN9I9RVQlA6G6oeLxR7zpjsQGjBvtTvlBi009QT1FvHwqbd99ZovDFrPeSMoUYiSLx6kPE3sVDd5hFs0Akb3tDCJLEr6KiplvuiR4Z9E/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Bedding.100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgITJeotdZCg5U43mFz4rvgRW4trwAKpmvbzIPSNN9I9RVQlA6G6oeLxR7zpjsQGjBvtTvlBi009QT1FvHwqbd99ZovDFrPeSMoUYiSLx6kPE3sVDd5hFs0Akb3tDCJLEr6KiplvuiR4Z9E/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Bedding.100.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This beautiful white pin tuck duvet cover was provided by <a href="http://bit.ly/1fzfseM">Crane & Canopy</a>, a company known for their quality bedding, which is also pretty and affordable.  </span><span style="font-size: large;">I love how it makes the king bed feel like one you might find at a nice hotel with fresh white sheets.  The duvet is 400 tread count, 100% cotton sateen, and very well-made. I kept everything else in the room minimal so that people will have a sense of fresh and calm while they are here.  To add a little color to the room, I brought in a couple pillows and a throw blanket from another room. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Vx-XDi6sHQCkbmWnwl3dDUkprZXM_CxNITTD8mmfMRCprnYoK4EO_dCvTuRj7xRpiOO6paDpIJ5SiTMT9Xd3T-4jN39DVkCYNJjQ7Pj6T6lSIFCHZf5u7Lpb9-0karoCvtoWMi01ZgHE/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Bedding.97.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Vx-XDi6sHQCkbmWnwl3dDUkprZXM_CxNITTD8mmfMRCprnYoK4EO_dCvTuRj7xRpiOO6paDpIJ5SiTMT9Xd3T-4jN39DVkCYNJjQ7Pj6T6lSIFCHZf5u7Lpb9-0karoCvtoWMi01ZgHE/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Bedding.97.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">A good pair of lamps is important for your quests, especially those who like to read in bed before falling asleep.  I also like to sneak in and turn on the lamps at night so that when guests enter their room at night, a soft light welcomes them in.  You could also light a candle. Fresh flowers are just nice and thoughtful. These grocery store daisies are inexpensive and last for about two weeks.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKJ6W4TQW_KaG-K8E-56NPSLExjY_RoJeWdfyIPt0bxWZSeKfEumDMAz47lhRNn1WB7FxuvJ7L5bM-CrhygSJJhDF98Xx3-S1fugKrQzjJnFWgW8vZL2bG2iHws0tnBVqf5GxaLRY8Wjl9/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Bedding.83.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKJ6W4TQW_KaG-K8E-56NPSLExjY_RoJeWdfyIPt0bxWZSeKfEumDMAz47lhRNn1WB7FxuvJ7L5bM-CrhygSJJhDF98Xx3-S1fugKrQzjJnFWgW8vZL2bG2iHws0tnBVqf5GxaLRY8Wjl9/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Bedding.83.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I always keep a clock, pen, paper, and coaster on the nightstand. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrJLRr1RY77v9jM5_sIFdaS6vm-co0tIIGplxXEf9vJJD5hJj1pzbrK5tkdW1u4DXknqbO-2eLy7j_duB8vl7bcBC2bYm1FZ4g827oVOt8EqoA-pfvT4EgPnA7Y0PfgbrphQoG5hwiusm/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Bedding.95.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrJLRr1RY77v9jM5_sIFdaS6vm-co0tIIGplxXEf9vJJD5hJj1pzbrK5tkdW1u4DXknqbO-2eLy7j_duB8vl7bcBC2bYm1FZ4g827oVOt8EqoA-pfvT4EgPnA7Y0PfgbrphQoG5hwiusm/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Bedding.95.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">A welcome gift basket is always appreciated.  I filled this tray with some of the basics: fresh fruit and chocolate, water, books, magazines, and a cell phone charger.  I try to keep my guests' interests in mind when I choose the magazines and books.  </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYLhz07PGUxTYi1KeVuql0ol-eOSFwe4LZ_a0RVvLtKTXB0dc0ue2GSEAhZY2MfoFXx1YVWaQDWBYRW-KaDG-wkhkVPPLZMRq_LY_0I_cD0EKA78L6YVKnbY5t91rdk23ohdSstPhWalsR/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Bedding.88.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYLhz07PGUxTYi1KeVuql0ol-eOSFwe4LZ_a0RVvLtKTXB0dc0ue2GSEAhZY2MfoFXx1YVWaQDWBYRW-KaDG-wkhkVPPLZMRq_LY_0I_cD0EKA78L6YVKnbY5t91rdk23ohdSstPhWalsR/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Bedding.88.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">It only takes a second to leave a message for your guests. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">You can check out my friends' guest room spaces and tips also:</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1fzfseM">Hi Sugarplum</a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com/">A Thoughtful Place</a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Guest Bedroom Update with Pintuck Duvet

A few of my blogging friends and I are sprucing up our guest rooms this week and sharing a few tips to help you make your guests feel welcom...

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PUT YOUR GOD GOGGLES ON

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUasfMUxpWo6GVNL33QB5LAvpzWUQadjaS55D5OFACWCfQQr4mgR30aPxj2ySBtwKTrUb5R6anBVp79hXUfVd5rXKYMl_V1Dz60VxOpN1dG6UPIuT8XkjjFA4VWB71jZzKrmUOXxv5ikH/s1600/SS+2-24-14-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUasfMUxpWo6GVNL33QB5LAvpzWUQadjaS55D5OFACWCfQQr4mgR30aPxj2ySBtwKTrUb5R6anBVp79hXUfVd5rXKYMl_V1Dz60VxOpN1dG6UPIuT8XkjjFA4VWB71jZzKrmUOXxv5ikH/s1600/SS+2-24-14-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you read StoneGable with any frequency, then you probably know that I am soooo tired of snow and cold this year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But, this morning when I got up and looked outside I saw a sight that was so beautiful... and so full of wonder, that I saw God's magnificent handiwork in the magical scene...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The sky was saturated with blue and the snow glistened with the reflection of the sun and the neighboring farm looked like a picture on a postcard. I stopped being tired of the snow for just a few minutes and told God how perfect and resplendent His creation is! I could see God in the scene right outside my back door!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How often do we speed through our days or get caught up in our own little dramas and forget to look for God?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I sure do!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But, when I look for God in all of my situations He will show Himself. I just need to be aware of His presence.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I like to call that PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF GOD.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of my very favorite bible verses is...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">CALL TO ME AND I WILL ANSWER YOU, AND I WILL SHOW YOU GREAT AND MIGHTY THINGS WHICH YOU DO NOT KNOW.</span> Jeremiah 33:3</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Although this was a verse meant for Israel in a time of great tumult and trouble, I still think it is very very relevant to us.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I get up each day I ask God to show Himself to me in some way. I ask Him to make me be awed by His glory! To do something so big that I know it's Him!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And if I look... and correct my vision... from just looking at earthy things, sure enough I see God in His creation, other people or even everyday situations. And I am awed!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In other words...I need to remember to put my God goggles on! To correct my vision from seeing things  with worldly eyes and to see things through the lens  of faith. What a difference that makes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How about you? Do you want to be WOWED by God today? Ask God to show Himself big to you and ... remember to put your God goggles on!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

PUT YOUR GOD GOGGLES ON

If you read StoneGable with any frequency, then you probably know that I am soooo tired of snow and cold this year. But, this morning when I...

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MINESTRONE SOUP... A SOUP THAT'S A MEAL!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTU4eXRefkSpqxqyqofSXHT1eUqHFVqx_rcz2CBMh0coFb-M84dJmfXdidm_YwSBP2GiZGRnrCy-_lo_hRInsZgJX_bX_uHnSGFwhkqtm-_hoj8x1ZI48e12pmkWU4EqpxC_Zj7WXzIwtA/s1600/Minestrone+Soup-Title+Page-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTU4eXRefkSpqxqyqofSXHT1eUqHFVqx_rcz2CBMh0coFb-M84dJmfXdidm_YwSBP2GiZGRnrCy-_lo_hRInsZgJX_bX_uHnSGFwhkqtm-_hoj8x1ZI48e12pmkWU4EqpxC_Zj7WXzIwtA/s1600/Minestrone+Soup-Title+Page-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Minestrone Soup... so full of flavor and very very filling.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a soup, but we eat it as a meal. It's that good!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loaded with vegetables, beef, beans and pasta, StoneGable Minestrone Soup is one to make and keep extra in your freezer for those days you don't have time to cook but still want a great meal...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I make it I always double the recipe. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Once you have made it, I'm sure it will become a family favorite... just like it is ours!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSd-2YIBB4330EJlWuE_MYpR6aapMfS7KXE9SFDOtQZxBo98h1L1qxWX5Pmheis2RdKwlDkaMCw1SyWxfgtd1n_BcRRN6-nIFoS9HzJGkBkm-71yFh7-J6JCMO031G7GHC8q9GyYwqmEFv/s1600/Minestrone+Soup-side+view-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSd-2YIBB4330EJlWuE_MYpR6aapMfS7KXE9SFDOtQZxBo98h1L1qxWX5Pmheis2RdKwlDkaMCw1SyWxfgtd1n_BcRRN6-nIFoS9HzJGkBkm-71yFh7-J6JCMO031G7GHC8q9GyYwqmEFv/s1600/Minestrone+Soup-side+view-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">STONEGABLE MINESTRONE SOUP</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">2/3 cup small pasta, cooked according to package directions, drained and set aside</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 TBS olive oil, divided</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/2 pounds ground beef</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 large onion, peeled and chopped</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch rounds</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 large celery stalks, cut into 1/4 inch slices</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 garlic cloves, pressed</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 large turnip, peeled and cut into small cubes (yes, this really makes the soup!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 large baking potato, peeled and cut into small cubes</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 lb fresh Swiss chard, center vein removed and chopped</div><div style="text-align: center;">1-28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes</div><div style="text-align: center;">2-15 oz cans of cannelloni beans</div><div style="text-align: center;">1-32 oz box of good beef stock</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cans beef broth (from the soup isle)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 inch piece of Parmesean cheese (I use the rind)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 big handful of grated Parmesan cheese ( I use the shaky kind in the green can... no judging!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 TBS fresh parsley, chopped</div><div style="text-align: center;">salt and pepper</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat 1 TBS oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until it is no longer pink. Make sure to salt and pepper it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Set the ground beef aside.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In a large stock pot, add 2 TBS olive oil over medium high heat. Add onions, salt and pepper them and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add carrots and celery to the pot. Cook for 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add Swiss chard, turnip and the potato to the pan and cook for 4 minutes until the Swiss chard begins to wilt. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add the crushed tomatoes to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes until the Swiss chard breaks down.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Meanwhile, combine 1 can of drained cannelloni beans to a blender with 1/2 cup of beef stock. Blend until smooth.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add the blended cannelloni beans, the other can of drained beans, the beef stock, the 1 inch piece of Parmesan cheese and the handful of Parmesan cheese to the pot. Stir to mix and simmer for 25 minutes. Stir occasionally. The veggies should be fork tender.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Amend taste for salt and pepper. Add fresh parsley and serve.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">YUMMY!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZVeOEuIBAHtb7Qqi4eNi6No0hCWymRw-BGMrEbXEo36JXG4OCjRUidGX7FPFj91DVxW-wp_SWTeRqTL48DUiRmqRCyYbzcjtr4WREtzrF8NC0JuHEU-w5vDtmMOd0kYZS9nTYHL6aP82/s1600/Minestrone+Soup-yummy-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZVeOEuIBAHtb7Qqi4eNi6No0hCWymRw-BGMrEbXEo36JXG4OCjRUidGX7FPFj91DVxW-wp_SWTeRqTL48DUiRmqRCyYbzcjtr4WREtzrF8NC0JuHEU-w5vDtmMOd0kYZS9nTYHL6aP82/s1600/Minestrone+Soup-yummy-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember to</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOJ3yV0Xn00WKG4PRn836k-ZSaSRhLcsVCxua7GNQKr9uXkB7LMnczdBhDxjyT07l9rgiLD7VQ1u_PmTa491-Ykhkjhc5KxbhwPiwIA4ljURFCB76gTcSliWgYtPUlrZzmis71T1JxUlxu/s1600/Minestrone+Soup-pin-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOJ3yV0Xn00WKG4PRn836k-ZSaSRhLcsVCxua7GNQKr9uXkB7LMnczdBhDxjyT07l9rgiLD7VQ1u_PmTa491-Ykhkjhc5KxbhwPiwIA4ljURFCB76gTcSliWgYtPUlrZzmis71T1JxUlxu/s1600/Minestrone+Soup-pin-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a></div></div></div>

MINESTRONE SOUP... A SOUP THAT'S A MEAL!

Minestrone Soup... so full of flavor and very very filling. It's a soup, but we eat it as a meal. It's that good! Loaded with vegeta...

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THE ART OF STACKING DISHES

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvPsyzUHYN4QjuemGQ1O_L7dNaEJe8hFNK3652om2BQV2y-tGG3f1BmTsRq8THPN1DJw9kDZeBdyj3jVEl12lV1ZrxxeLGToTg07IrASpHPRkS0hNks0uVjHKGuDHlVO5R8lum1ikCfWBs/s1600/THE+ART+OF+STACKING+DISHES-TITLE+PAGE-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvPsyzUHYN4QjuemGQ1O_L7dNaEJe8hFNK3652om2BQV2y-tGG3f1BmTsRq8THPN1DJw9kDZeBdyj3jVEl12lV1ZrxxeLGToTg07IrASpHPRkS0hNks0uVjHKGuDHlVO5R8lum1ikCfWBs/s1600/THE+ART+OF+STACKING+DISHES-TITLE+PAGE-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To say I have a little crush on dishes is quite an understatement! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love love love them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And one of my favorite ways to use them is to stack them! Using stacks of dishes in a tablescape gives them an alluring and dimensional quality and a steal-the-show way to be displayed! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the biggest benefits of stacking dishes is that I can use the same dishes over and over again and get a new look every time!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a few tips for creating beautiful stacks of dishes...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDXtXyJUojdAOasFSRCKQAZFmOmGcIF5FLovlyN0Xob9Edcs4o_cEaZBwjDRALcyUrLECNkM0OLgS8iHW9CUchjOOtAxBvFH504K5hrkk3NkNo3tsrk0HXR_DHTKZjhLRmMGOjLCMI3Oq4/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_8345.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDXtXyJUojdAOasFSRCKQAZFmOmGcIF5FLovlyN0Xob9Edcs4o_cEaZBwjDRALcyUrLECNkM0OLgS8iHW9CUchjOOtAxBvFH504K5hrkk3NkNo3tsrk0HXR_DHTKZjhLRmMGOjLCMI3Oq4/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_8345.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A STACK IS 3 DISHES OR MORE</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfiO1iVpnzkxbuzZItegOJRLjNLZuRA8U1rwpLf_eCXjOpZKGFlp3Ht4bE6d6NKo2obo1TDaVum9LyR2oGp3_rQ_anZyUY3FkB7evPGL3MPNp7Msyhng5S6eHQDMHR-gF5VcD5PV7E2Hy_/s1600/IMG_6403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfiO1iVpnzkxbuzZItegOJRLjNLZuRA8U1rwpLf_eCXjOpZKGFlp3Ht4bE6d6NKo2obo1TDaVum9LyR2oGp3_rQ_anZyUY3FkB7evPGL3MPNp7Msyhng5S6eHQDMHR-gF5VcD5PV7E2Hy_/s1600/IMG_6403.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A stack of dishes does not have to be tall.  Start with 3 pretty dishes that work well together and... TA-DA a pretty stack is born!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How easy is that?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGl9VAU3VFZF1wkTTGoSgw_oG1-vkHr4c0gcB1tvQl7Lt_Rg2TlqS79_dJBndXLS0xEdspjiT25jge5hDYkPka81AwJjmjHrwMAXlBPf2sT1W0t00LDuRcS-PxWPxqsmn_jygCWgcIXDLq/s1600/IMG_6464.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGl9VAU3VFZF1wkTTGoSgw_oG1-vkHr4c0gcB1tvQl7Lt_Rg2TlqS79_dJBndXLS0xEdspjiT25jge5hDYkPka81AwJjmjHrwMAXlBPf2sT1W0t00LDuRcS-PxWPxqsmn_jygCWgcIXDLq/s1600/IMG_6464.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To see <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2010/06/artichokes-and-white-hydrangeas.html" target="_blank">ARTICHOKE AND WHITE HYDRANGEAS</a> click <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2010/06/artichokes-and-white-hydrangeas.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">IT'S ALL ABOUT THE EDGES</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkf3GeWf5mLPdRhJJp6x0DloA3n9kkPSADQjESl1G2CJVhuNpo916JdV-hclWvWeo9s78n5HwqzNipGEWFEB3coZmETgBCs2r21MUprqLjahIHjwiFfS9FIx0WCHhOpcANhfgqA23aW380/s1600/Dishes+with+interesting+edges-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkf3GeWf5mLPdRhJJp6x0DloA3n9kkPSADQjESl1G2CJVhuNpo916JdV-hclWvWeo9s78n5HwqzNipGEWFEB3coZmETgBCs2r21MUprqLjahIHjwiFfS9FIx0WCHhOpcANhfgqA23aW380/s1600/Dishes+with+interesting+edges-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What makes a stack of dishes soooooo appealing are all the pretty edges that peek out from underneath each other.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Choose dishes of that have interesting edges or rims.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghuBiecF3zHh1USBl8M-5pyAVVAYSjDiX3m6Fq_W3I6TCosoXmNqXLgUIaw0OcMboQYYJtQTtDSnKY8dJXOZIcmEzp-Kh1QWpol0cRNJCB8g6W9AZRkXk1asvl31UbRVviTWd7pSU0XKWH/s1600/stacked+dishes+with+interesting+edges-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghuBiecF3zHh1USBl8M-5pyAVVAYSjDiX3m6Fq_W3I6TCosoXmNqXLgUIaw0OcMboQYYJtQTtDSnKY8dJXOZIcmEzp-Kh1QWpol0cRNJCB8g6W9AZRkXk1asvl31UbRVviTWd7pSU0XKWH/s1600/stacked+dishes+with+interesting+edges-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">ALTERNATE DISH COLOR </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWM3MyhNjm0B-KIyGPIWQh7Ng9wqtY64ufvVWV6LCImAEBy-2roRUtCWblk9fBr7WtS2aZ94OFCQIuGS7IcsVaKjKSxaBvHCxOp3My5PPLLmx8ldOf9l9s168U5bubpAphPg-7K7tFNglo/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_5304.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWM3MyhNjm0B-KIyGPIWQh7Ng9wqtY64ufvVWV6LCImAEBy-2roRUtCWblk9fBr7WtS2aZ94OFCQIuGS7IcsVaKjKSxaBvHCxOp3My5PPLLmx8ldOf9l9s168U5bubpAphPg-7K7tFNglo/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_5304.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Using different colored dishes work just as well as dishes with interesting edges for making a fetching stack!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When you can mix color and great edges... it's a real winner!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit3IeoxDXnypdDQhX9KTomZk198OkKuzPPMUTpXnOUoJ0BCrHXcgjBoU2vRmpATnwViHtnLHWhcH9egOs6aDyIGz1eRPEOb7ySSRd7C2DeIEDs2QeaRm9ptTr9iQF1WJJRO8kI8AHgDkKN/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_5354.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit3IeoxDXnypdDQhX9KTomZk198OkKuzPPMUTpXnOUoJ0BCrHXcgjBoU2vRmpATnwViHtnLHWhcH9egOs6aDyIGz1eRPEOb7ySSRd7C2DeIEDs2QeaRm9ptTr9iQF1WJJRO8kI8AHgDkKN/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_5354.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To see <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2011/03/daffodil-table.html" target="_blank">HARBINGER OF SPRING TABLESCAPE</a> click <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2011/03/daffodil-table.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">ANCHOR THE STACK</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Mk39sBAADDCOh2mdtxXl3274l2fD07HMKU_mABt6Bh0J93dbUSBFmdJ3IbBxOkJZ3296thhkvR7sRLWollW3_Pohy9ifXXKzscJGOS0q9Xj6bd4Pnr84YkQZtsjFw2yW5aXOqElMWh3k/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7493.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Mk39sBAADDCOh2mdtxXl3274l2fD07HMKU_mABt6Bh0J93dbUSBFmdJ3IbBxOkJZ3296thhkvR7sRLWollW3_Pohy9ifXXKzscJGOS0q9Xj6bd4Pnr84YkQZtsjFw2yW5aXOqElMWh3k/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7493.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add a pretty placemat or runner or even a napkin under a stack of dishes to anchor them to the table.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">See how the blue straw placemats sets the stack of dishes! LOVE blues and whites together!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFx8jwJZ5WiMmrV6WzSqdA-jB6kpJlHotjm9ouPk_-FyXRLX9ruyenuR17yj0mGOJ5dkwoIZOkVdPnvzTCjQnPhp23Z9SkAiefdGBLh2cRMBU1TaWF25LELpzqi9DlxgDSMJ1ihtIa71b0/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7522.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFx8jwJZ5WiMmrV6WzSqdA-jB6kpJlHotjm9ouPk_-FyXRLX9ruyenuR17yj0mGOJ5dkwoIZOkVdPnvzTCjQnPhp23Z9SkAiefdGBLh2cRMBU1TaWF25LELpzqi9DlxgDSMJ1ihtIa71b0/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7522.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To see <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2010/07/blue-and-white-summer-tablescape.html" target="_blank">BLUE AND WHITE SUMMER TABLE</a> click <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2010/07/blue-and-white-summer-tablescape.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">ADD SOMETHING SPECIAL TO THE TOP OF THE STACK</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieS08mvNl14teQ96AA8u2f0HNRRMapURA9L1cWW1qAOtjaYFCBgNrhvgwsw7JNs1u59oT8GMqYYDR4S7FoLJ2nFHLnZ_TtMImetctufpmQwuKRcZR0O3mst4l47RYdcW4OYFA5FJRRPFtd/s1600/IMG_5483.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieS08mvNl14teQ96AA8u2f0HNRRMapURA9L1cWW1qAOtjaYFCBgNrhvgwsw7JNs1u59oT8GMqYYDR4S7FoLJ2nFHLnZ_TtMImetctufpmQwuKRcZR0O3mst4l47RYdcW4OYFA5FJRRPFtd/s1600/IMG_5483.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add a special bowl or fancy napkin or a little object that goes with the theme of the table to the top off the dish stack.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It makes the stack more important!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't this pink flower bowl beautiful? Perfect for a delicate pink and white table! I got it years ago at HomeGood's for under $5.00. Great pieces don't have to be expensive!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_GjBJa4t6gkNwZFiErFRfmPxmWH15PBD1TnAP5tsg_F43oHw43YHtsZrKtz_XVECeNs1-IYKMuWFgavlh0__Jk_qSeWOFHOPbAYlEisf5CENTN4JRRYHu2D3okUmtTIwmAVgeVfyj7tvX/s1600/IMG_5501.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_GjBJa4t6gkNwZFiErFRfmPxmWH15PBD1TnAP5tsg_F43oHw43YHtsZrKtz_XVECeNs1-IYKMuWFgavlh0__Jk_qSeWOFHOPbAYlEisf5CENTN4JRRYHu2D3okUmtTIwmAVgeVfyj7tvX/s1600/IMG_5501.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To see  <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2010/05/pink-peony-tablescape-and-birthday.html" target="_blank">PINK PEONY TABLESCAPE</a> click <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2010/05/pink-peony-tablescape-and-birthday.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">USE NAPKINS AND NAPKIN RINGS ON TOP OF DISHES</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJtDu7bP3fBWXtPTf1yMKgCH_JBkLY-GHPGUCp2Qx8HN1jfczlKIHU2LnE368G4FKbFyMpK4VgAIsBr_vmpjxBFu4RboV2hl0mz4g0DEmNnNgLVA9cb_AbtTv81XadWtL1ibHnMlF1QGhr/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_4232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJtDu7bP3fBWXtPTf1yMKgCH_JBkLY-GHPGUCp2Qx8HN1jfczlKIHU2LnE368G4FKbFyMpK4VgAIsBr_vmpjxBFu4RboV2hl0mz4g0DEmNnNgLVA9cb_AbtTv81XadWtL1ibHnMlF1QGhr/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_4232.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you have pretty napkins and napkin rings use them on the top of dish stacks!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I made these sassy flower napkin rings out of old book pages for our book club dinner. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdMayAORgzMbXiwRwZovCNsuoxKMURAUzL247w0soUuFw6e7rQ2JVPNH2_ai4qby4ApM0sEPXwDDzpF39A-igOoRO7Sf2geLxykZX06vJ1H7lBZid2qzMbXDj_U_oXTvuEDohziqvTQ9U/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_4195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdMayAORgzMbXiwRwZovCNsuoxKMURAUzL247w0soUuFw6e7rQ2JVPNH2_ai4qby4ApM0sEPXwDDzpF39A-igOoRO7Sf2geLxykZX06vJ1H7lBZid2qzMbXDj_U_oXTvuEDohziqvTQ9U/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_4195.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Click  <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/03/blook-club-tablescape.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>  to see <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/03/blook-club-tablescape.html" target="_blank">BOOK CLUB TABLESCAPE</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">STACK MORE THAN DISHES</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyutWrI0cVKEv6xEBMmffvRNC4-2fqRLF7iopBkn4RFGs5LQxE7tUBTJPWYaVIaXIPt6bO3_AiV-4Z5AKP341E9Ga_WdUh6Wxppglzvb47By2vUiSjwA7Byf9wvFkstgnQ5RkR2qK02VFn/s1600/Stacking+cups+and+saucers-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyutWrI0cVKEv6xEBMmffvRNC4-2fqRLF7iopBkn4RFGs5LQxE7tUBTJPWYaVIaXIPt6bO3_AiV-4Z5AKP341E9Ga_WdUh6Wxppglzvb47By2vUiSjwA7Byf9wvFkstgnQ5RkR2qK02VFn/s1600/Stacking+cups+and+saucers-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stack bowls and dessert plates and forks... or even cups. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Experiment! They make such great stacks too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I stacked my favorite cabbage leaf tea cups and topped them off with hydrangeas and tea bags. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXlmk-GnmnbkonsoJkG7vnHuoWVa9WT2FBERxN82hcFmzi1_jJcIeu-RCKV4VsE0sMAFfyOdgEnyWKcZRSJLPr_6rMGkde1sNdt-9azUt_aTMBRm_uvulMFwWbXQLstnbrtaviDgy2k9hu/s1600/stacked+cups+and+saucers-stonegableblog,.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXlmk-GnmnbkonsoJkG7vnHuoWVa9WT2FBERxN82hcFmzi1_jJcIeu-RCKV4VsE0sMAFfyOdgEnyWKcZRSJLPr_6rMGkde1sNdt-9azUt_aTMBRm_uvulMFwWbXQLstnbrtaviDgy2k9hu/s1600/stacked+cups+and+saucers-stonegableblog,.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To see <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2011/07/quilt-and-roses-tea-on-porch.html" target="_blank">QUILT AND ROSES TEA ON THE PORCH</a> click <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2011/07/quilt-and-roses-tea-on-porch.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stacking dishes may be an art... but it is an easy art to master!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><br />Do you receive StoneGable's newsletter to you inbox? 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THE ART OF STACKING DISHES

To say I have a little crush on dishes is quite an understatement!  I love love love them! And one of my favorite ways to use them is to sta...

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Our Breakfast Room

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />A few changes in our breakfast room has given it a whole new look.  We spend a lot of time here eating meals, hanging out, and my son plays and does projects on the table.  It is often a mess, but I try to clean it like this at the end of each day.  I remember so well <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2010/09/our-breakfast-room.html" target="_blank">when we first moved in and didn't have anything in this space</a> for a long time, except a rug, then after about 3 months, decided on the table and benches.  Six months after that came <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2011/03/new-living-room-drapes.html" target="_blank">the drapes</a> (I picked out the fabric and had them sewn).  At some point we added the roman shade because we were being blinded by the late afternoon sun. </div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTjPdw0-PbX17dpZQPyv7ysLlACTaSPPzpg1kJjyVf6_ZRckcaCcowiuOWTovX8HVL7F6rH2vG7VYFBS_8pSGCHZIbtXmMMiwMcVNUClvqyBSlE46Z5JB8D5U1ds_E75FpD3ON-iDGrJ4/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Breakfast+Room.56.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTjPdw0-PbX17dpZQPyv7ysLlACTaSPPzpg1kJjyVf6_ZRckcaCcowiuOWTovX8HVL7F6rH2vG7VYFBS_8pSGCHZIbtXmMMiwMcVNUClvqyBSlE46Z5JB8D5U1ds_E75FpD3ON-iDGrJ4/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Breakfast+Room.56.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="text-align: start;"></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2014/02/our-breakfast-room.html#more">Read more »</a>

Our Breakfast Room

A few changes in our breakfast room has given it a whole new look.  We spend a lot of time here eating meals, hanging out, and my son plays ...

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NESTING INSPIRATION

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgddUUn_4P37QcMOclxPZWVs-r2qpyLw5GiBb3ImP72jj3RwTMnhwqizMc7F2_2-VZSywe7_orWtM-OzezfSUukFYULjsGi61qBHj90lhfThvsqFurFIBHTnXAAxbGS9okgN7j01-clRuwy/s1600/Nesting+Inspiration-TITLE+PAGE-stonegableblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgddUUn_4P37QcMOclxPZWVs-r2qpyLw5GiBb3ImP72jj3RwTMnhwqizMc7F2_2-VZSywe7_orWtM-OzezfSUukFYULjsGi61qBHj90lhfThvsqFurFIBHTnXAAxbGS9okgN7j01-clRuwy/s1600/Nesting+Inspiration-TITLE+PAGE-stonegableblog.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />It doesn't matter that there is a foot of snow still on the ground... my internal clock is ready for Spring!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How about you?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a little spring nest inspiration to hold us over until the snow melts...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDIeolbMIFax30lMIJf2jSTj9MXDqxd7RBwPSmk5DqCTqyRKwkNsHCdceQhsxZqgOIaHhkTzHYe1OgXqpc1BGIZOiyfeM60rb7G3hLEF7XX-NPmAg_bzDP9Y5R20ie_poghsPsfKvaWlt/s1600/nest+on+cake+plate-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDIeolbMIFax30lMIJf2jSTj9MXDqxd7RBwPSmk5DqCTqyRKwkNsHCdceQhsxZqgOIaHhkTzHYe1OgXqpc1BGIZOiyfeM60rb7G3hLEF7XX-NPmAg_bzDP9Y5R20ie_poghsPsfKvaWlt/s1600/nest+on+cake+plate-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nest are a sure sign of Spring... and most of us need Spring NOW!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let's all think Spring by getting creative with nests...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This little nest was such a plain Jane when I bought it. I added sweet little twigs of cherry blossoms, moss and small real eggs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't tell the other nests... this one is my very favorite!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDJkRck0mi85iv1HcNs3mbiZe1nfmk-7hyphenhyphenAwt_ofPeghCcjcNIsyI1dk6_oSjLtTJQG6ZtFwGCreZELRhJ4ytu15L5DTYydEaXh2BQU22qFgCtXsTNMBQsxL1j7-QqGm8foXsDQOu4r9XV/s1600/Copy+of+cherry+blossom+nest-with+eggs-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDJkRck0mi85iv1HcNs3mbiZe1nfmk-7hyphenhyphenAwt_ofPeghCcjcNIsyI1dk6_oSjLtTJQG6ZtFwGCreZELRhJ4ytu15L5DTYydEaXh2BQU22qFgCtXsTNMBQsxL1j7-QqGm8foXsDQOu4r9XV/s1600/Copy+of+cherry+blossom+nest-with+eggs-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Birds don't have to make nest... this one was made from a tiny wire basket and some soft moss. These tiny spotted quail eggs fit perfectly!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbyQrBx1-rJthvBWgDj90LHNC2MWZvq47JUL0gF1fuAM4w7d4pS2FvM5xybTASMXYZqGMKn2Tlhxic-QnJO1DbFHAsuKOPjTb8s9Gmc9fWhRGOCS2MPGBLvTe227apRNi9RSp-lyEGDZYE/s1600/Nest+in+Little+Wire+Basket-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbyQrBx1-rJthvBWgDj90LHNC2MWZvq47JUL0gF1fuAM4w7d4pS2FvM5xybTASMXYZqGMKn2Tlhxic-QnJO1DbFHAsuKOPjTb8s9Gmc9fWhRGOCS2MPGBLvTe227apRNi9RSp-lyEGDZYE/s1600/Nest+in+Little+Wire+Basket-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nest make the prettiest table decorations. I put willow balls in this nest to give it a brambly organic feel... a great look for early Spring.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Did you notice the charger looks like a nest?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0fzRGR8olLGo0ka8Lk-xR6EP2NB-LPM5yH8cwRPimD4cqqYjHsGNDR4Bk_t5108tFeUfCGMGeJkLc7d4CYBZJuBSTc0jsEwqiwQiqHdtVFWsM-Ksms89WzAxHfgI1U-MpVdOkERNomOr/s1600/nest+with+willow+balls-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0fzRGR8olLGo0ka8Lk-xR6EP2NB-LPM5yH8cwRPimD4cqqYjHsGNDR4Bk_t5108tFeUfCGMGeJkLc7d4CYBZJuBSTc0jsEwqiwQiqHdtVFWsM-Ksms89WzAxHfgI1U-MpVdOkERNomOr/s1600/nest+with+willow+balls-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When something works, I tend to keep repeating it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love love love to put nests in cups and saucers! They can be tucked in cupboards and bookcases and even on night stands! And they are a breath of springtime on a table!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaDB5ooxMxh1YSGFli9G9z3MLlXIwg57qAjI-GWPOEZzr2Sx2DKE5upgSt6FISeUjzX6TmIKNRWAJY8B4_coqIOUJO46C7PhTQqrjBuX7oG-zyw-JwXL7j0bvcgR9XdOzeLUHOF4O_fcVl/s1600/Nest+in+cups+and+saucers-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaDB5ooxMxh1YSGFli9G9z3MLlXIwg57qAjI-GWPOEZzr2Sx2DKE5upgSt6FISeUjzX6TmIKNRWAJY8B4_coqIOUJO46C7PhTQqrjBuX7oG-zyw-JwXL7j0bvcgR9XdOzeLUHOF4O_fcVl/s1600/Nest+in+cups+and+saucers-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The rustic look of a nest is so beautiful against shiny, lustrous silver! I pair the two together often!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Perfection! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is one time to polish up the silver... and let it shine!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhICtnUNtEyCpjDiFfOvKCIpUvnmoRjlRKoQb-2J3zEJrVrude2TfELo5l71x-g9bje8B7lc5leBGRkTKW0q5xfpVjS9PC0IML6nQCEL-9xYMdQaOOKGGy28wsK1lgG4euGJm8aDSQl1m2A/s1600/Nest+in+silver+bowl-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhICtnUNtEyCpjDiFfOvKCIpUvnmoRjlRKoQb-2J3zEJrVrude2TfELo5l71x-g9bje8B7lc5leBGRkTKW0q5xfpVjS9PC0IML6nQCEL-9xYMdQaOOKGGy28wsK1lgG4euGJm8aDSQl1m2A/s1600/Nest+in+silver+bowl-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, this is elevating a nest!  Putting little nests on big tall candles looks darling... and dramatic! I added an extra layer of  "fluff" between for an extra wild look!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiec4ZEg1-BMwqsj7UGRRjdNJhJ4UnMSEQYxXxfDkxHh1CnsSmOPRlJEDzCjTZ2J8Ysf3SBq8nNbmH9mnicA30B7L0sfqXmYx8g_GbMhKLcNP5YoeL_gsFvCaY8i05hmW72D-EAh8Ob7IbT/s1600/Nest+on+chippy+candlestick-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiec4ZEg1-BMwqsj7UGRRjdNJhJ4UnMSEQYxXxfDkxHh1CnsSmOPRlJEDzCjTZ2J8Ysf3SBq8nNbmH9mnicA30B7L0sfqXmYx8g_GbMhKLcNP5YoeL_gsFvCaY8i05hmW72D-EAh8Ob7IbT/s1600/Nest+on+chippy+candlestick-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nest make fabulous pictures too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I created this nest picture for a guest bedroom.  To see an easy  DIY click<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/03/nest-picture-tutorial.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3r3K51KKEwUzXPZgxYpv7cSehIsnq1waT4IZZ6g7rqn2H5gPhnQuXluDNqF5KxwhXuYGReCnPRpuxGKGBtb4dsRPGmOg9jzdApM3piZO4q56krJTfZxZ8RWakQYix8Otq_8fNy0TByML7/s1600/Nest+picture-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3r3K51KKEwUzXPZgxYpv7cSehIsnq1waT4IZZ6g7rqn2H5gPhnQuXluDNqF5KxwhXuYGReCnPRpuxGKGBtb4dsRPGmOg9jzdApM3piZO4q56krJTfZxZ8RWakQYix8Otq_8fNy0TByML7/s1600/Nest+picture-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This little "nest" was made by adding a bits of straw to a large blue and white egg cup!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So easy with lots of Springtime sass!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg83_BWWoS40PLAayvtAhFYwVXeldxzO99gSuumzqxWuhVatT9YVvekkDPSbIv-5xYPcGbitRsmqTgM6l6t7qFd6BKCAB7tc1qZCJJFx1wVEybC12C-3T2PhGgzic8mZSU2KLHAQijYaWau/s1600/egg+in+blue+egg+cup-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg83_BWWoS40PLAayvtAhFYwVXeldxzO99gSuumzqxWuhVatT9YVvekkDPSbIv-5xYPcGbitRsmqTgM6l6t7qFd6BKCAB7tc1qZCJJFx1wVEybC12C-3T2PhGgzic8mZSU2KLHAQijYaWau/s1600/egg+in+blue+egg+cup-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Since we are on the subject of egg cups... look at this tiny, tiny nest perched on a trio of creamy egg cups.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfcUbN-g1GjHBXXY8xY3jra7hARY476RCmezbyEsMwGXLAx_eAJBnUzLvEvEnj5AZq5QF4zBGY0lPouVHsdXRf0cbWdbgD4QHIDxc5b8DTB6qN3DoQQy2l092nZrHCIZAwrs3AyoPGIcX/s1600/tiny+nest+in+egg+cups-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfcUbN-g1GjHBXXY8xY3jra7hARY476RCmezbyEsMwGXLAx_eAJBnUzLvEvEnj5AZq5QF4zBGY0lPouVHsdXRf0cbWdbgD4QHIDxc5b8DTB6qN3DoQQy2l092nZrHCIZAwrs3AyoPGIcX/s1600/tiny+nest+in+egg+cups-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Recently I made an herb box using a vintage 7 up crate. I tucked moss inside one of the spaces and added a few feathers and an egg. It looks like a little bird found a delightful place to nest!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_o1VqqorCOOm5zHqzwAKfJZ-bNaPL-J7dALwQP0c8ZYckPy4zoyHqSqWAEcrXcS8MYKXEcIN_RpTWbK_9TEhaGug-wi5xs6WeflU5xcEV4hS7csLKZ_sNKYBbIRAsJTlF3tpbmyCw1k06/s1600/herb+box-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_o1VqqorCOOm5zHqzwAKfJZ-bNaPL-J7dALwQP0c8ZYckPy4zoyHqSqWAEcrXcS8MYKXEcIN_RpTWbK_9TEhaGug-wi5xs6WeflU5xcEV4hS7csLKZ_sNKYBbIRAsJTlF3tpbmyCw1k06/s1600/herb+box-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now... this is not a nest but it has all the elements. Sticks, twigs and an egg!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I filled an eggshell with a pansy and put it in an egg cup. Then I added a little willow wreath to the base of the cup.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't it adorable?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To see how I made them click<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2010/03/pansies-in-eggshell-pots.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkqyeaSN-iNUZibRRCdxIlvOtu404_UvuMfNfRVUIzv5LqbRonbV597tfjJNI-Nuv1YZ60j1BB6PRK5WHcDGV00URsojRoaJ_MKMEnv7lFT0IhVi_Am6nB0W608N_BDFsrJ6xCGOjSGt7_/s1600/pansies+in+egg+cups-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkqyeaSN-iNUZibRRCdxIlvOtu404_UvuMfNfRVUIzv5LqbRonbV597tfjJNI-Nuv1YZ60j1BB6PRK5WHcDGV00URsojRoaJ_MKMEnv7lFT0IhVi_Am6nB0W608N_BDFsrJ6xCGOjSGt7_/s1600/pansies+in+egg+cups-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nest are very easy to make.  I made this little nest last year as a part of my Spring decor. And here's the best part... it cost me noting to make!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To see a DIY click <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/02/spring-bird-nest-tutorial.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">HERE</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9YebkHvGdC2GAhBMvMLZx4NsZqMZOMJPQ4femPLvcvkXseSz_Qd6sq-3QSDTwXEesYzyyNd-LLbMGhajhpuONf-zoRhjwMX9n5jLm2ZPbNv52By5wqdUxDKUEbdyuI_MhkUNBRxN3zw2/s1600/homemade+spring+nest-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9YebkHvGdC2GAhBMvMLZx4NsZqMZOMJPQ4femPLvcvkXseSz_Qd6sq-3QSDTwXEesYzyyNd-LLbMGhajhpuONf-zoRhjwMX9n5jLm2ZPbNv52By5wqdUxDKUEbdyuI_MhkUNBRxN3zw2/s1600/homemade+spring+nest-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">The snow will be melting sometime soon here at StoneGable, and in just a few weeks we should be seeing our first Robin. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Remember to</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRuH-0yQgI_nCtp1LQ0_ag3brtEDnJAQLQQNkDi8tzWF0Krm-JMl9PUe2ZFOV1XoUVPzWWC9K60qaTheOH5IGwAXoq1kuAz0bC7yciVRpl8e_6qZeIaR8AdIjobZxceJ81oYdM3XUmV0GI/s1600/Nesting+Inspiration-PIN-stonegableblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRuH-0yQgI_nCtp1LQ0_ag3brtEDnJAQLQQNkDi8tzWF0Krm-JMl9PUe2ZFOV1XoUVPzWWC9K60qaTheOH5IGwAXoq1kuAz0bC7yciVRpl8e_6qZeIaR8AdIjobZxceJ81oYdM3XUmV0GI/s1600/Nesting+Inspiration-PIN-stonegableblog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a></div></div></div>

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