The Journey of 2012

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">What a year! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I have enjoyed this journey of 2012- </span><b style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Immensely!</b></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I have appreciated the support you have provided by taking the time to visit me, chat with me and laugh with me and for letting me </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">inspire you through my projects, thoughts and ideas. </span></div><div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Here's a snapshot of what 2012  looked like here at </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Top This Top That</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><i> Furniture Makeovers</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKLTr8qoI-HbA3AiaFuSQWuHnEY0Fnp7Tp-8gb_HPA_b1Shap-bUIAulu9foJrRBAJIcj8lqhWsM0GhUPV8HHgLwvJz8ymlxeA1mRjRp_9Q2r2lsRaJIjB86de_fPy1e3ws59RtpHCwLj/s1600/2012-11-26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKLTr8qoI-HbA3AiaFuSQWuHnEY0Fnp7Tp-8gb_HPA_b1Shap-bUIAulu9foJrRBAJIcj8lqhWsM0GhUPV8HHgLwvJz8ymlxeA1mRjRp_9Q2r2lsRaJIjB86de_fPy1e3ws59RtpHCwLj/s640/2012-11-26.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">1) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/10/my-lunch-hour-makeover.html">mantel makeover</a>  2) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/04/i-was-on-my-way-to-beach.html">dresser using Graphite ASCP</a> </span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;"> 3) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/10/magazines-or-sheet-music.html">sheet music or a pulpit?</a> </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">4) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/03/will-dude-appreciate-it.html">my goodwill find</a>  5) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/07/third-time-is-charm.html">3rd time is a charm</a></span></i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><i> Wreaths</i></b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs1MC0PJc318lDsrcpCijYxlbCaGp0krrR8HgNyF9lkHqZyJSrnu3pWynI1vu-dRi3YA-GoorTHmpp0XqBOKnROPbEfiNM4taqMzUkJVJJInLV8g793gqc24mhGa5ah7zGuuWklRQA4koa/s1600/front+porch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs1MC0PJc318lDsrcpCijYxlbCaGp0krrR8HgNyF9lkHqZyJSrnu3pWynI1vu-dRi3YA-GoorTHmpp0XqBOKnROPbEfiNM4taqMzUkJVJJInLV8g793gqc24mhGa5ah7zGuuWklRQA4koa/s640/front+porch.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><i style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/03/easiest-burlap-wreath-you-will-ever.html">Easter </a>2) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-decor-outside-house.html">Christmas</a>  4) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/p/additional-instructions-for-burlap.html">Burlap Wreath Tutorial</a> 4)<a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-easiest-fall-burlap-wreath.html"> Fall </a></span></i><br /><i style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/12/new-years-is-at-door.html">New Years</a></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Room Makeovers</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLi7ogL40BjTquEElRkxXybk8XePDdmL0Z4Z40pmx5bvGfr_V5_aA8WrFEg1Bh-aH1LwSEQ4J71y3l1lU8NBsVmVWzpsLhsrUMiZTqZ2rRaPg51AueB5axIgkjGnqs935DmTO3fCqQpce3/s1600/bathupdate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLi7ogL40BjTquEElRkxXybk8XePDdmL0Z4Z40pmx5bvGfr_V5_aA8WrFEg1Bh-aH1LwSEQ4J71y3l1lU8NBsVmVWzpsLhsrUMiZTqZ2rRaPg51AueB5axIgkjGnqs935DmTO3fCqQpce3/s640/bathupdate.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>1) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/01/impossibilities-challenge-my-game-room.html">Game Room</a> 2) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/08/and-oscar-goes-to.html">Media Room</a> 3) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/05/bathroom-transformation-thats-not-lemon.html">Guest Bath</a></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Outdoor Projects</i></b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9b-ewyWh2wmA-V_g9HcYNV5DWgGvzbgPukDeXx-NYQgUMm1HrX_WS_DF52BTOSen6e85WtAt-hlFdDRb_3MplzPoEoxYjaM3SALgwNN2_iP2qu6sRzwlxfd13egCPcBEKK6TIMLWHOGJQ/s1600/2012-06-30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9b-ewyWh2wmA-V_g9HcYNV5DWgGvzbgPukDeXx-NYQgUMm1HrX_WS_DF52BTOSen6e85WtAt-hlFdDRb_3MplzPoEoxYjaM3SALgwNN2_iP2qu6sRzwlxfd13egCPcBEKK6TIMLWHOGJQ/s640/2012-06-30.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>1) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/03/will-you-sit-with-me-now.html">Adirondack redo</a> 2) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-to-refurbish-your-old-chaise.html">refurbish your old chaise lounge</a> 3) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/08/i-am-moonlighting-as-mason.html">stone steps</a> 4) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/09/my-john-deere-inspired-mailbox.html">mailbox makeover</a> 5) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/07/birdbath-makeover-tutorial.html">mosaic birdbath</a></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>DIY  Projects</b></i></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0lWCZBSi-ccPO_P1ijsVxTHOGbK6otForHpjvvUllE9tgem4LoESI3EwnZcPYOicgC-pYwI3bNvLYgbO7VAOqBU_pnmyckMNBtUGGnV13frXrUCmqnVktTWl1i_SSGMXuNPAc-GehySS/s1600/2012-03-281.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0lWCZBSi-ccPO_P1ijsVxTHOGbK6otForHpjvvUllE9tgem4LoESI3EwnZcPYOicgC-pYwI3bNvLYgbO7VAOqBU_pnmyckMNBtUGGnV13frXrUCmqnVktTWl1i_SSGMXuNPAc-GehySS/s640/2012-03-281.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>1) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-i-wish-i-knew-then-about-my.html">PB inspired pails</a> 2) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/04/ill-drink-to-that.html">cork/chalk board</a> 3)<a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/01/get-your-hop-on.html"> hopscotch </a>4) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/03/debate-is-over.html">easy curtain panels </a>5) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/03/next-phase-of-my-office-and-fabric.html">stenciling a bookcase</a></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I hope you will enjoy visiting or re-visiting any of these projects from the year or </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">for a complete list of my projects</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> you can click </span><i style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/p/tutorial-gallery.html"><b>here</b></a>.</i><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> I look forward to ringing in the New Year with you and having you along for the ride as I continue to 'dabble" at whatever</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> comes <strike>my</strike> our way.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Cheers!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmbSQRyDyjRcg_3qWa49rJlv8r7RRTAw__pextkxhsKP236CKtUOdHNvaGHesyFEpVWN-nxG800S0yjM83WrPfsCN66bjbqhYujHDRT6CjBw_pE7HvumgB-yZa2nqQhTdElniHx3BQXW6s/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmbSQRyDyjRcg_3qWa49rJlv8r7RRTAw__pextkxhsKP236CKtUOdHNvaGHesyFEpVWN-nxG800S0yjM83WrPfsCN66bjbqhYujHDRT6CjBw_pE7HvumgB-yZa2nqQhTdElniHx3BQXW6s/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Grateful for~</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The chance to write this blog and meet so many creative and inspiring people. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Sharing:</i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2012/12/sns-168-your-best-diys-of-2012.html">Funky Junk Interiors</a></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/a-cabin-renovation-restoration-on-the-russian-river/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BetweenNapsOnThePorch+%28BETWEEN+NAPS+ON+THE+PORCH%29">Between Naps On The Porch</a></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><a href="http://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/2012/12/pretty-things-link-party-1-is-live-plus.html">Twelve o eight</a></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2013/01/wow-us-wednesdays-99.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20SavvySouthernStyle%20(Savvy%20Southern%20Style)"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a></span><br /><a center="center" href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2013/01/feathered-nest-friday.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20blogspot/QoLtm%20(%3Cdiv%20style=" text-align:="text-align:"><br /><b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; 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The Journey of 2012

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New Years Is At The Door

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">This year my front doors will be getting more dressed up for the big night then I will.......</span></div><div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" 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/AVvXsEhbw_gOxQe03Acb4iSNFrHfTGe7aQxHE2ckIP71kv7EqJKr04chERT2GvY67eyUOybw2Ox9sliReofTcEKDXS0nPIa6A-dGue6cND4mS6jVLpA0ynIpccuJtNJcImarBD2mzIL-miW002Ut/s1600/IMG_5536.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbw_gOxQe03Acb4iSNFrHfTGe7aQxHE2ckIP71kv7EqJKr04chERT2GvY67eyUOybw2Ox9sliReofTcEKDXS0nPIa6A-dGue6cND4mS6jVLpA0ynIpccuJtNJcImarBD2mzIL-miW002Ut/s640/IMG_5536.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><center><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="none" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftopthistopthat.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F12%2Fnew-years-is-at-door.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-VS7t49vvgak%2FUNzD3Y5ZNvI%2FAAAAAAAAZQo%2FYQ_qNil77pE%2Fs1600%2FIMG_5536.JPG%22%20imageanchor%3D%221%22%20style%3D%22margin-left%3A%201em%3B%20margin-right%3A%201em%3B%22%3E%3Cimg%20border%3D%220%22%20height%3D%22640%22%20src%3D%22http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-VS7t49vvgak%2FUNzD3Y5ZNvI%2FAAAAAAAAZQo%2FYQ_qNil77pE%2Fs640%2FIMG_5536.JPG%22%20width%3D%22426%22&description=New%20Years%20Door%20at%20Top%20This%20Top%20That"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">all gussied up in vibrant pinks, silver and sequins. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Me- jammies, footies and a pony tail.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPCaAJS1u9KLmydTjL9_2VZsIALT8yPokGy45OkC4MREqnl9GLrFtrPMKzP8Md0DJDSTcFydRlJnBLqducye6Hffh7SLPWn70iT7uPhl1wXN9n-SopaG_qzJk0xmpwsFNLsXTkfbF6Sy7W/s1600/IMG_5544.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPCaAJS1u9KLmydTjL9_2VZsIALT8yPokGy45OkC4MREqnl9GLrFtrPMKzP8Md0DJDSTcFydRlJnBLqducye6Hffh7SLPWn70iT7uPhl1wXN9n-SopaG_qzJk0xmpwsFNLsXTkfbF6Sy7W/s640/IMG_5544.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><center><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="none" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftopthistopthat.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F12%2Fnew-years-is-at-door.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-EN8pgElWh_c%2FUNzCsUiXg4I%2FAAAAAAAAZQE%2FqCYlbm4cwlc%2Fs1600%2FIMG_5544.JPG%22%20imageanchor%3D%221%22%20style%3D%22margin-left%3A%201em%3B%20margin-right%3A%201em%3B%22%3E%3Cimg%20border%3D%220%22%20height%3D%22640%22%20src%3D%22http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-EN8pgElWh_c%2FUNzCsUiXg4I%2FAAAAAAAAZQE%2FqCYlbm4cwlc%2Fs640%2FIMG_5544.JPG%22%20width%3D%22426%22&description=New%20Years%20Wreath%20using%20Deco%20Mesh"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">There will be no mistaken identity when they show up to the party with their scrolly monogram initial covered in metallic paint. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">These babies are going all out!! </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/AVvXsEgzheYg9RxfKj89D7FZgptV5x4OXizhoAqM2kTQnFFp_Y4ie3XbCyrT-RJ5f8IhdGCcrPOlYd9LqH4x021mcF_4UAssOxL3K1g4JCb-acu6N48BQJRhaL1qh71W-IEsfBuhdLoVzjcrdfj4/s1600/IMG_5547.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzheYg9RxfKj89D7FZgptV5x4OXizhoAqM2kTQnFFp_Y4ie3XbCyrT-RJ5f8IhdGCcrPOlYd9LqH4x021mcF_4UAssOxL3K1g4JCb-acu6N48BQJRhaL1qh71W-IEsfBuhdLoVzjcrdfj4/s640/IMG_5547.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">And when it's time to make a toast, the champagne glass is</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> ready to go.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> I on the other hand, will be sipping hot tea and honey with </span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Vicks Vapor Rub between my toes.</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/AVvXsEhiYEA5Q9Y-5_XoCRVz9Q_5URy_Qc0-hDZ25a_as50lNHS_QaGqGaAf-b7DUSJtJBsfxkWy6ydvzqNJj1dTvS6z-NoPBSZs38qLbj-CP1h9mv6yM3t1B5mrjt3f0NvaHKPc-q_mvgkPq8ow/s1600/IMG_5496.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiYEA5Q9Y-5_XoCRVz9Q_5URy_Qc0-hDZ25a_as50lNHS_QaGqGaAf-b7DUSJtJBsfxkWy6ydvzqNJj1dTvS6z-NoPBSZs38qLbj-CP1h9mv6yM3t1B5mrjt3f0NvaHKPc-q_mvgkPq8ow/s640/IMG_5496.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">But that's okay, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Just looking at them makes me feel all fuzzy,festive and better. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuoE7lp0Myd8OfomV0NkMjFsRmMq18eZ7YZ0uyBlfgjRC-sC-Bj_zudulmq2XWZT3y_sE56CHhMV9-R_39eSLsRtDWa8JgqxIoPeDJlYKe4u5ggeCKHX33s0qZJOwZ9LDjwpVkUf6IPD_G/s1600/IMG_5523.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuoE7lp0Myd8OfomV0NkMjFsRmMq18eZ7YZ0uyBlfgjRC-sC-Bj_zudulmq2XWZT3y_sE56CHhMV9-R_39eSLsRtDWa8JgqxIoPeDJlYKe4u5ggeCKHX33s0qZJOwZ9LDjwpVkUf6IPD_G/s640/IMG_5523.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And since I won't be ringing in the New Year at any other place then my couch with my hubby, I will keep them up for a few weeks and probably feel the need to count down every time I see my doors!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">  5..4..3..2..1</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimCHFWV-aLPKLhn7MUeFZ54yzJsBG21A-jfM4KmXSmwwQAoHbskzMpkRrdQcoVmuMc5CvpilCi69ZY807Fvxr1ilJv2O2vxcjlCHum1Z3XJGKcXq0-UjmA3pxRVcSDB-1A8xJgMaI6i3GI/s1600/IMG_5506.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimCHFWV-aLPKLhn7MUeFZ54yzJsBG21A-jfM4KmXSmwwQAoHbskzMpkRrdQcoVmuMc5CvpilCi69ZY807Fvxr1ilJv2O2vxcjlCHum1Z3XJGKcXq0-UjmA3pxRVcSDB-1A8xJgMaI6i3GI/s640/IMG_5506.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Happy New Year!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Hope you are having a great week.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmbSQRyDyjRcg_3qWa49rJlv8r7RRTAw__pextkxhsKP236CKtUOdHNvaGHesyFEpVWN-nxG800S0yjM83WrPfsCN66bjbqhYujHDRT6CjBw_pE7HvumgB-yZa2nqQhTdElniHx3BQXW6s/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmbSQRyDyjRcg_3qWa49rJlv8r7RRTAw__pextkxhsKP236CKtUOdHNvaGHesyFEpVWN-nxG800S0yjM83WrPfsCN66bjbqhYujHDRT6CjBw_pE7HvumgB-yZa2nqQhTdElniHx3BQXW6s/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Grateful for~</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The wonderful year that I have had, despite getting sick the last week of the year!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /></div><div><i>Sharing:</i><br /><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/12/weekend-wrap-up-party-and-target-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FOivM+%28Tatertots+and+Jello%29"><i>Tatertots and Jello</i></a><br /><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/2012/12/weekend-bloggy-reading-link-up_28.html"><i>Serenity Now</i></a></div><div><br /></div></center></center>

New Years Is At The Door

This year my front doors will be getting more dressed up for the big night then I will....... all gussied up in vibrant pinks, silver and se...

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Another Idea for the New Years Table

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a simple but beautiful look for your New Year's table. This look is my favorite as it best represents my overall style and taste.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqcuAa_mkPvdxUtkAjXJX3WrfveuKMnF3VQs04wj4EyaR0ZfNVZzYQUN3ebVwlKD1EGGeQdYzonoFg2E5cD1Za6vTyod8ZaiF81tM__lsk8usMZuNTSqqKaymYRVPizGEgJQNRS50mecd1/s1600/new+year+2+041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqcuAa_mkPvdxUtkAjXJX3WrfveuKMnF3VQs04wj4EyaR0ZfNVZzYQUN3ebVwlKD1EGGeQdYzonoFg2E5cD1Za6vTyod8ZaiF81tM__lsk8usMZuNTSqqKaymYRVPizGEgJQNRS50mecd1/s640/new+year+2+041.JPG" width="484" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv66bUgBb-4vHp2rCmTLN-uT_X9Y3oWsqYxjJ_TRKhyB2Suy5mqaVFQG4K4Zu8Ua-V0MwufqrX9PNR-iBu5nPAn-6qyzJ8Z1LD_fNphpuHb6IYx9KbMRBFw-LJRhpVy-Bl8lqyDXql60b-/s1600/new+year+2+023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv66bUgBb-4vHp2rCmTLN-uT_X9Y3oWsqYxjJ_TRKhyB2Suy5mqaVFQG4K4Zu8Ua-V0MwufqrX9PNR-iBu5nPAn-6qyzJ8Z1LD_fNphpuHb6IYx9KbMRBFw-LJRhpVy-Bl8lqyDXql60b-/s640/new+year+2+023.JPG" width="425" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> On each plate I put a number representing 2012. I used cream and silver dinnerware on top of a natural burlap table runner.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHeMVoIFGISrweDFeh9ehE5gF9hNmqZ4RvVdLjx7ZPQhCB_xFTmv-vvaXF6g0k8at-Ux4ugzlyATpwUBZ6aqJ6x9wq1ji2g7BTqZlo_73fPxEhHdYDm9CVz2vg7DZBfXpd-HOddBUuBpi5/s1600/new+year+2+106.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHeMVoIFGISrweDFeh9ehE5gF9hNmqZ4RvVdLjx7ZPQhCB_xFTmv-vvaXF6g0k8at-Ux4ugzlyATpwUBZ6aqJ6x9wq1ji2g7BTqZlo_73fPxEhHdYDm9CVz2vg7DZBfXpd-HOddBUuBpi5/s640/new+year+2+106.JPG" width="492" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">For an extra touch, type up your New Year's resolutions and place in a beautiful frame. This is a good conversation piece at your table. You can also take this idea and place the frame anywhere in the house as a reminder of your resolutions throughout the year.</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/AVvXsEiIZARfFLI0B7HMCTulNNlGvhEc0on3ir_N5s6QNnzz7DyMFQNo5VSyKUJhsGtt7piW6Ph0-cippSGubU_b40K7dnlPSiJCWKehtw63IqY4WDMNi9oT0o9ejFstYM_n8cdxLjY3Xu570cY-/s1600/new+year+2+051.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIZARfFLI0B7HMCTulNNlGvhEc0on3ir_N5s6QNnzz7DyMFQNo5VSyKUJhsGtt7piW6Ph0-cippSGubU_b40K7dnlPSiJCWKehtw63IqY4WDMNi9oT0o9ejFstYM_n8cdxLjY3Xu570cY-/s400/new+year+2+051.JPG" width="346" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I made a party hat and placed at each setting. To make, I cut out a hat template ( I used a kids hat) using white cardstock and covered it in burlap. I then embellished the hat by adding silver tulle to the top and bottom.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9gq8T6SMcWJvMXJnXzms_uiNLiuij2l8KKioBMd3tIb3R9WzKwiAMAUI9nbHCUp9ExTJbGjF8K6ERHwHwe9Vlz6ObKOg1yQgontnDKD0LjjLsuFMNxvuSf7Zs-FJvN0jgOR3OWsokS-eN/s1600/new+year+2+072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9gq8T6SMcWJvMXJnXzms_uiNLiuij2l8KKioBMd3tIb3R9WzKwiAMAUI9nbHCUp9ExTJbGjF8K6ERHwHwe9Vlz6ObKOg1yQgontnDKD0LjjLsuFMNxvuSf7Zs-FJvN0jgOR3OWsokS-eN/s640/new+year+2+072.JPG" width="425" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Don't be afraid to try different things. This centerpiece was a antique silver bowl tipped upside down with a silver charger placed on top. I added champagne flutes to the center.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDD89ta3w_gKmihs6ChoeVfCIEUj_SfisEWSceWfBymUJIb3EjKjwH1J_39kiGeAF0SisEqgF5L1KD_DUMxYSYbZA6-dgWJaCsoNyDaNLKDuxN1CrjbGIo6LqGk7LXodejjaH6pw0eFZ4b/s1600/new+year+2+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDD89ta3w_gKmihs6ChoeVfCIEUj_SfisEWSceWfBymUJIb3EjKjwH1J_39kiGeAF0SisEqgF5L1KD_DUMxYSYbZA6-dgWJaCsoNyDaNLKDuxN1CrjbGIo6LqGk7LXodejjaH6pw0eFZ4b/s640/new+year+2+007.JPG" width="425" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Use that same silver bowl to create a beautiful chiller for your champagne and flutes. To do this- Add ice to the bottom of the bowl. Next insert a round mirror or plate on top. To create a stable base the mirror or plate must be wide enough.  Now you are ready to add your bottles and glasses. This idea is much prettier then most ice buckets, don't you think?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you have found some inspiration for your table setting this year. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></div>

Another Idea for the New Years Table

Here is a simple but beautiful look for your New Year's table. This look is my favorite as it best represents my overall style and taste...

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New Year's Tablescape Ideas

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I 've been working on some ideas on how to dress the table for New Years Eve. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two or dinner for a crowd ( or maybe just dinner in your jammies on the couch) , I hope that I can inspire you to create your own amazing table. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBZofWr1pyO3u9dK8Dw28IxCP9lg2dm4A3dVua5EOvK2iM472lgi0I_Lk02FJluvC5AwwRgtpRfOuKXhiGXPAZQDlsnAh1VB-uGdWpRjHfcuoGLDk6aNftJVRlNry-UI4sL0hYANBiPQ04/s1600/IMG_8081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBZofWr1pyO3u9dK8Dw28IxCP9lg2dm4A3dVua5EOvK2iM472lgi0I_Lk02FJluvC5AwwRgtpRfOuKXhiGXPAZQDlsnAh1VB-uGdWpRjHfcuoGLDk6aNftJVRlNry-UI4sL0hYANBiPQ04/s640/IMG_8081.JPG" width="489" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5dVqvzB4dLYfFkeLRZ2-chvdywXVM3wnC9e2xl9pZ1v6AxbrjIjkpyql4Sya-ElJ_aGr64Azm9tEa_74LFzfTD9bP92S6WGI3PFcykyGKrT9tmxg0_K_Ip2zBDLbAkBy6OHjuiQz1SyR/s1600/IMG_8091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5dVqvzB4dLYfFkeLRZ2-chvdywXVM3wnC9e2xl9pZ1v6AxbrjIjkpyql4Sya-ElJ_aGr64Azm9tEa_74LFzfTD9bP92S6WGI3PFcykyGKrT9tmxg0_K_Ip2zBDLbAkBy6OHjuiQz1SyR/s640/IMG_8091.JPG" width="440" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I cut out a template for party hats in black cardstock. Add baubles and boa feathers and wala!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR2A7FDGQgwXA5QQELCeBXrwlvqvAp3FimSm-Mz64g0lJvpOTKL7iraiEmL88cMzZS-Q4XHDv8lpvATvoH5ulkB9GUGNN7TFETW9Xc6gHyPcsPzi4r4fwL75_tTa5PiVmfcVAUDqbE6LRD/s1600/IMG_8114.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR2A7FDGQgwXA5QQELCeBXrwlvqvAp3FimSm-Mz64g0lJvpOTKL7iraiEmL88cMzZS-Q4XHDv8lpvATvoH5ulkB9GUGNN7TFETW9Xc6gHyPcsPzi4r4fwL75_tTa5PiVmfcVAUDqbE6LRD/s400/IMG_8114.JPG" width="397" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I used my silhouette machine to cut the letters for "cheers" and "happy" and placed on my plates</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtouYKrUBuDiBcl73qX8ti6nwRWVVy-1BbG6PwRYEWOYy8dgb4vHhtmpunZnd7vNUrh8lTDbWUkVCCcUnJPp5a2Ees7kSMqjPTdYfYSA6cvl56jqXS60vKMJtG7b-0oSTSGCWjC8KFIFy5/s1600/IMG_8125.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtouYKrUBuDiBcl73qX8ti6nwRWVVy-1BbG6PwRYEWOYy8dgb4vHhtmpunZnd7vNUrh8lTDbWUkVCCcUnJPp5a2Ees7kSMqjPTdYfYSA6cvl56jqXS60vKMJtG7b-0oSTSGCWjC8KFIFy5/s640/IMG_8125.JPG" width="529" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place a silver charger on the base of a lampshade to hold champagne and glasses. Use left over fabric to make napkins and to drape on the table. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8z4qwv7lO8b6sICnl4A6SG1-qD9Abp1y-uXZKDtkwOy5uK1valJQmie72TZBBgsJCDla-tRQNuhVXbhPYw1R8r7IdwzPHJrZpq4s3sjxVzmci-YebZuhdvxtT930-K7vakCuSiL2c1xJ8/s1600/IMG_8169.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8z4qwv7lO8b6sICnl4A6SG1-qD9Abp1y-uXZKDtkwOy5uK1valJQmie72TZBBgsJCDla-tRQNuhVXbhPYw1R8r7IdwzPHJrZpq4s3sjxVzmci-YebZuhdvxtT930-K7vakCuSiL2c1xJ8/s640/IMG_8169.JPG" width="408" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">For an extra special touch include a beautiful  photo and frame and include in your tablescape.  </span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Now you are ready to ring in the New Year!</span></div>

New Year's Tablescape Ideas

I 've been working on some ideas on how to dress the table for New Years Eve. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two or dinner for a...

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