French Ticking Pillow with Vintage Camembert Label

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpOrxNhODojmFIrK511nVBoLJUgAXgDi9ZElcB_F-AP-5cvY-th0ilFCOQLZaKwUvaAU-6MhrMvxN_CBEcfvaLGD5rRtPyBsMN-lak9aUeJtcSlF9WVF7GFm3yQWYazgTCwGm_p7DGzXI2/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520%252520Ticking%252520%252520and%252520Vintage%252520French%252520Cheese%252520Label%252520Pillow%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ticking Pillow with Vintage French Cheese Label" border="0" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixT9SlqfpEX_hpfgIrn_npA2rujAS0iqCbtcaNbXr1fMDxARqvKHu7gWJ2Yf9KoQ1nZb4B0u4PA7eijI20BBO6WVJHEC81jMnjhq1qHC_BVRBTK0bs_Moyo5m11t7DUdhbVjxp50Gsgvxz/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ticking Pillow with Vintage French Cheese Label" width="624" /></a><i>Yaay!</i> I finally got a chance today to do a little sewing and make a pillow that had been cooking in my brain for several weeks! I actually spied this one on <i>One Kings Lane</i> and knew it was my next copy-cat project…combining classic black and white ticking with a vintage French Camembert cheese label! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTXM_uZ6eJDrjTNtkWOWF_nB-FyDd1qp5NJEhCuJySIQeGKDvKXVEqdmAvXrMJEdoAY99Fue5zdq6hQDP-1I1J8g-O_Kd_sCINb9w-eRlwV7CYNSlsSxq_yEEUV69DyVh-2VzUbC_DwaV3/s1600-h/Plate%252520Addict%252527s%252520Staff%252520at%252520the%252520Window%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Plate Addict's Staff at the Window" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxYUSBW3vXM3z8eanZrUtWzUVY2NQU_sNy6RjeQI07j7kv-RFQbtC8NllVRx8WapwUJesrP96MVJk5Kaln0rQkJN_35ukBXfxfjdjCo1KdM3gpckRugN7_y5waRAp3OhZFSDDOLZ7Bd_jx/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Plate Addict's Staff at the Window" width="660" /></a> However, once again, it seems that my staff thinks they are on summer vacation! Naughty Neighbor keeps them busy guarding their catnip, caged to prevent her from ripping it to pieces! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPocz7-rQbNK5szclVRE6uo0dipD0Shyphenhyphenmc43ITRMkcCYYneKBZRuFqra-v_xAQgm-gGXUyTtdGULZF_SiUrQS8l3497HlUSqUBHj5R0Xf7UsaX9gCeTkTchfRw76UM2qdTEfHZDUETtsyD/s1600-h/Naughty%252520Neighbor%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Naughty Neighbor" border="0" height="595" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiawKK44jpPQBP5NetrXmPBk8DTYexDEYWSxxv5rQJ7yK3jpgijN5MuEP1WWQuEN0CG2G5YMG7X6gdAMXShHOA3IvNQK3SPshH5PSfQ6ZppyglxVcrafa0zEyncmYXRQA6F7sn3uKdwPM3x/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Naughty Neighbor" width="660" /></a> And now that rascally feline taunts them by napping on their patio! Is there no limit to her nerve? I can only hope that cooler weather will drive her home so that my helpers will get back to work! <i>Sooo</i>…once again I seem to be going it alone! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUZF3e1vKPhKJkFuXPUe9uBmHqLhgC41ISbFvj8LMynTKrCmzeUpswIak2zDA7LWXV6vzU8AYEeYH5LZXfef3Ta-x9VZRXGKedjNM2yTG1p-fgoVD77_g1AEU8gi9IepMX8d4atLWkmEs6/s1600-h/Cheese%252520label%25255B5%25255D.png"><img alt="Cheese label" border="0" height="603" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO0aO13m5DoZxfoHDFLCXgVsC2CQ7UO1Avx8FrxqJgoBn8jzxAFuUI6NmJOAvl1g6mvAQ-5huGeWm8OZ8tO-Bz-F19Az2AIpIIN4X1SMsL7dsamulRTb2_wQy-fUB3A2PpPqv_X3cszKzx/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Cheese label" width="600" /></a> <br />It started with the hunt for the perfect vintage Camembert label starring a rooster…and I finally found it! I have already reversed it for you to be used as a transfer. Here’s what you do:<br /><ul><li>First, print it on iron-on transfer paper (I use Avery brand for light fabrics) and cut out the circular label.</li></ul><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2pUbDjyUI4Z04x4rCodh7OmGZ6uvOrqtem4eHt9Fd5Z3haIoFmA5aQNdTeDqHn-oqy2LADWXz32gEEPoI2j0KrnY1JHmcAsJP6zqohn3HausAUUEZ4VWNcrSyRNX2nClxFL8UfRwQq42/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Ticking%252520Pillow%252520with%252520Vintage%252520French%252520Cheese%252520Label%25255B16%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ticking Pillow with Vintage French Cheese Label" border="0" height="627" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXXwPKZtRlSLHwRFS2-hYj7s0mOqlzPafNCa_tB2w3P9myMEPSE0AlhVIo9N1nDACDVlK97-Exlr6fKKtYjLo3s-0LNRnXQuTbfnOCqn2vsoB0S4DIf1qqnvJ__Sdqz9zNdsK0es7IT4D/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ticking Pillow with Vintage French Cheese Label" width="620" /></a><br /><ul><li>Next, follow the directions on the package and apply it to a smaller square of fabric. I used cream-colored suiting fabric and left it unfinished so it would ravel. </li><li>Then stitch the smaller square to the front of the pillow cover.</li></ul><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQra9Ge1Z5tz9JKLlyJpM3Tp_xBdRNXeLETUN-MxM-cYl153ZtLx2dw-4RBwY8a8V6j_BxDiy4RYVad_ooJU5lBhKBwhon-7GqFeFTyVaFIq-v_hI478hJ-Fxo8NOaIc6qUlsKR7-vHl6c/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Envelope%252520Closure%25255B16%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Envelope Closure" border="0" height="787" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvlyyIrY1YmqWyu9EHhklwRydeNUzoJGlzWgBHHaA1c79XfkicnKXcclUOxcpEbapXqwAEphoO5x132lCiIz1tYfLzVqOghw2pFSP84VilcmCElzuyCqmc_T9gqo2Hew48xKbLOnmqPLFj/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Envelope Closure" width="595" /></a><br /><ul><li>Finish the cover by stitching the front and back together. I use an <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/04/diy-french-poetry-pillowandenvelope.html">envelope-style closure</a></i> on the back (you can find a tutorial<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/04/diy-french-poetry-pillowandenvelope.html">here</a></i>) to allow for easy removal and storage. </li><li>Finally, pop in a pillow form (Mine is a down form from Goodwill for under<b> $3.00)</b> and…</li></ul><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTZ3cOx1vbCZnvH5OUzPe9446niWzWhw32DTvgXaxmm4GI-hPsmpip-UQPdQ6qNlKJoIs5N7lH39QWsHNUHzHJgvrkRDQlW9lgQQiXNXLZpQIwf3af-uRc18P-FlDiAjyKk2UMrU_Y_myC/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520French%252520Ticking%252520Vintage%252520Cheese%252520Label%252520Pillow2%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ticking Pillow with Vintage French Cheese Label" border="0" height="787" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSFgAFVHGaxleZdoIOeMKLGG0gnUDQCZJR2U2iJmJckHS8ywbEQl3NzVN3w08wdX6S4baN_K29RB6t3TugYOvlWJTAk9gHH8rj6EWHeBac0RlvDGydsW0ecty7qC-EsJ62PSgFr5r23Re/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ticking Pillow with Vintage French Cheese Label" width="595" /></a><b> …v<i>oilà!</i></b> I love it! And I am not through! I have a few more surprises that I am working on and then I will reveal where it will go! Can you guess? You might find a hint in <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-showcase-of-homesconfessions-of.html">my summer home tour!</a></i><br /><br /><i>Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed having a little peek at my frenchy ticking pillow! 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French Ticking Pillow with Vintage Camembert Label

Yaay! I finally got a chance today to do a little sewing and make a pillow that had been cooking in my brain for several weeks! I actually ...

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Please Join Me for The Scoop #78

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center"><div style="text-align: left;">It's time for another edition of <i>The Scoop</i>...the first one for August of this year! <i>Yikes!</i> I can't believe summer is almost over...can you? I've been spending lots of time with the grandchildren before school starts back...squeezing in as much time as possible. And I am also enjoying reading about your wonderful projects and thrifting finds and checking out the recipes that you have been sharing! I can't wait to see what you've got this week...<i>so let's get this party started!   </i></div><br /><b>Welcome to The Scoop</b> </div><div align="center">The weekly linky party that features <i>the scoop</i> on the best posts from around the web!</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGPdfpSWSnET7lOl-4dURjnDgdBpNr3W9xz9x2DLtL9GIeLG0NXEMmVdG7HVheH_K4SvzFjwmVIju_9J93M_3FhsJTEGK6jRBC7JtSeS8tB2VzgipN4zqEyUC9Ig7QJhiHkCPWac0VVlu2/s1600-h/The%252520Scoop%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="The Scoop" border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE7y5bQYYZ-ovHMhMM-zVQXcxHMGFzlLWXH7NTL3GdTq_CVb2OxOKwFjbATfVrRpK0mzIYPI9U9rkVbVwjlYfQ8O7WvEHZwBKV7S6Xl6LJK_NQ3Eaftnz0DMdwljX7a2e8ICXdx1sEloAl/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="The Scoop" width="220" /></a> </div><div align="center"><br />More exposure + less time = win win!<br /><br /><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/AVvXsEiarjEVZ9gzGGF5ZpHEwGXgXcxiwvB4yscnRZS4LhChwbjZ_yD5vzM1384raJWM8gQc7tr15FmZcOtuaX38XFnaXIrzkgCmhCNfxNWS2Iv32c0uvi97okNA5B1x0ftdnMl0jx6jdANHvC79/s1600/New+banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarjEVZ9gzGGF5ZpHEwGXgXcxiwvB4yscnRZS4LhChwbjZ_yD5vzM1384raJWM8gQc7tr15FmZcOtuaX38XFnaXIrzkgCmhCNfxNWS2Iv32c0uvi97okNA5B1x0ftdnMl0jx6jdANHvC79/s1600/New+banner.jpg" /></a></div><br /> We are  </div><div align="center">Anita from <a href="http://www.cedarhill-ranch.com/">Cedar Hill Ranch</a>, </div><div align="center">Linsey from <a href="http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/">Farmhouse Porch</a>, </div><div align="center"> Debbie from <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/">Confessions of a Plate Addict</a><br />and Anne from <a href="http://www.whitelacecottage.com/">White Lace Cottage</a>.<br /><i>Our guest hosts will join us again in the fall. </i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-BY4Am2oi-9EvSITgbFm17EBwOS-PPIh861A0rPq6SqKdZXuQzgZgCxUC6PAhceU1xRHpDI6TstKHz5lBEhGczdOnPCJfjna4WxuFkhfmh9X1BVBHjwXRbqaravfLKowM-tFdchzrIGM/s1600/Debbie+at+Confessions+of+a+Plate+Addict.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-BY4Am2oi-9EvSITgbFm17EBwOS-PPIh861A0rPq6SqKdZXuQzgZgCxUC6PAhceU1xRHpDI6TstKHz5lBEhGczdOnPCJfjna4WxuFkhfmh9X1BVBHjwXRbqaravfLKowM-tFdchzrIGM/s1600/Debbie+at+Confessions+of+a+Plate+Addict.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hi! This is Debbie from <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/"><i>Confessions of a Plate Addict</i></a> and I will be your host this week! I am so impressed by everything that all of you are sharing! There are some very talented people out there in the blog world!</div></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj05rewbz22f1WLSW01vVnD7HJxrJCbemykVBXySk5ijJN_9xafFwKrIAY13EDMxOE6Cr3Di7JgNUAsaXH3jpUiO28SCfwQVvvG6Wo4fCJg-5qz3vNjUYEiSzKRcP84lyOr8WGgNMoDrJ4/s1600/collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj05rewbz22f1WLSW01vVnD7HJxrJCbemykVBXySk5ijJN_9xafFwKrIAY13EDMxOE6Cr3Di7JgNUAsaXH3jpUiO28SCfwQVvvG6Wo4fCJg-5qz3vNjUYEiSzKRcP84lyOr8WGgNMoDrJ4/s1600/collage.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center"><div style="text-align: left;">I hope you have noticed that I have been  choosing some of your links along a theme each week and sharing them on Saturdays! Just in case you have missed any of them, here they are so far:</div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/07/fresh-summer-recipesfeatures-from-scoop.html">The Scoop # 73...Fresh Summer Recipes </a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/07/thrifty-summer-projects-from-scoop-and.html">The Scoop # 74...Thrifty Summer Projects</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/07/finding-farmhouse-stylefeatures-from.html">The Scoop # 75...Finding Farmhouse Style</a> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-colorfeatures-from-scoop.html">The Scoop # 76...Summer Color</a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmWH5BXJBCdgyO_GQR4e2aRBsWDo5RLUJJsVMMhoHxBXY75k7Ms2MwwiAgkgiVlllKS5SIychqJhAb1Nj00suuguAf0OuCKFFegzNwOChm-ZMs_xQG57Q0t9FMJ0UZZhCeZ7z-Ow7fcQ/s1600/page1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmWH5BXJBCdgyO_GQR4e2aRBsWDo5RLUJJsVMMhoHxBXY75k7Ms2MwwiAgkgiVlllKS5SIychqJhAb1Nj00suuguAf0OuCKFFegzNwOChm-ZMs_xQG57Q0t9FMJ0UZZhCeZ7z-Ow7fcQ/s1600/page1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">And last week I was thrilled to see lots of links starring my favorite colors...<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/08/blue-and-whitefeatures-from-scoop.html"><i>blue and white!</i></a> Be sure to check them out<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/08/blue-and-whitefeatures-from-scoop.html"><i> here!</i></a><br /><br /><i>I am also featuring some of your links on my new Pinterest board <a href="http://pinterest.com/plateaddict/shared-at-the-scoop-linky-party/"><b><i>Shared at The Scoop Linky Party</i></b> </a>and I have shared them on my blog's<b><i> </i><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Confessions.of.a.Plate.Addict">Facebook page</a>.</i> <i> </i></b></i><br /><i><b><i> </i></b> </i><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Sooo</i>...please know that linking up to The Scoop will not only get you more exposure across multiple blogs, it will also get you noticed on Pinterest and Facebook as well!<i> </i>What a great deal, huh? So thanks for joining us!</b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And now...on to the features!</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></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/AVvXsEg44DYkP60blyFVF-IPfcGMpW_zK_bSNUVxKWhti-6IwX7PR_fWA4QUHHpDBpWZ2vP0uqrtXkFnMkeZMclKpumITEE84y9Npk4YFIhkiZ7Gidv4Hw5Rl9el-acwMXTB5E48nnjbHHPAUy0/s1600/FrenchAntiqueChair.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg44DYkP60blyFVF-IPfcGMpW_zK_bSNUVxKWhti-6IwX7PR_fWA4QUHHpDBpWZ2vP0uqrtXkFnMkeZMclKpumITEE84y9Npk4YFIhkiZ7Gidv4Hw5Rl9el-acwMXTB5E48nnjbHHPAUy0/s1600/FrenchAntiqueChair.JPG" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My heart nearly stopped when I saw this fabulous French antique chair that <a href="http://meredith-thelaundrycanwait.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-french-antique-chair-that-stole-my.html"><i>The Laundry Can Wait </i></a>found on Craig's List for a song! She says she found her dream chair...and mine, too! #MajorChairEnvy</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/AVvXsEg9XvGSk8JbitqZGEzGgDOhjx1dx0toze_JnU2kTw8w0VUNIHa2vFCOKmIVPK64jhHVf90of0NHn2V6Bk2X2wFFNu-pJw4diLJ7w33x4jttOtpMuBEVwNVngSLlwqy6i5a4gfZsGtcJE8A/s1600/goblet+windchimes+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9XvGSk8JbitqZGEzGgDOhjx1dx0toze_JnU2kTw8w0VUNIHa2vFCOKmIVPK64jhHVf90of0NHn2V6Bk2X2wFFNu-pJw4diLJ7w33x4jttOtpMuBEVwNVngSLlwqy6i5a4gfZsGtcJE8A/s640/goblet+windchimes+1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thriftyrebel.com/2013/07/diy-silver-goblet-wind-chimes.html"><i>The Thrifty Rebel</i></a> shared her amazing DIY silver goblet wind chimes..<i>.beautiful!</i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And what a wonderful sound they must make!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hMIghEbmhus5f83sawquq7NiJqSjqBNnirUWBYawuS2dz3H8VqukODrzwyqxbE7I9iF227e1Ukmw0jZKZVS5tEdcFUZifNV6Ivo7UaS1ZpEPuTUyT0hv8rngQaOB8MdETf2lTEkEb6w/s1600/Painted+tray+with+ASCP-Greek+key+designMn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hMIghEbmhus5f83sawquq7NiJqSjqBNnirUWBYawuS2dz3H8VqukODrzwyqxbE7I9iF227e1Ukmw0jZKZVS5tEdcFUZifNV6Ivo7UaS1ZpEPuTUyT0hv8rngQaOB8MdETf2lTEkEb6w/s1600/Painted+tray+with+ASCP-Greek+key+designMn.jpg" /> </a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am amazed at the intricacy of the paint job done by<a href="http://www.remodelandolacasa.com/2013/07/painted-tray-with-greek-key-design.html"><i> Remodelando la Casa</i></a> on this Greek key design tray! Such a classic look! </div><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-colorfeatures-from-scoop.html"></a><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio-1vUgROV7fiUnC3UOl701lW4UkzUGnK2UU1goxKDZNJ9hYVamsWE8Uh_ymwsy0UXPsUk5u85hUQS-lgaXiF7pm3b6zy0PYaaK0SHaJZo4EBL8hJqfxVeX9vHgN1au2nMKxF-d4Ranj4/s1600/image029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio-1vUgROV7fiUnC3UOl701lW4UkzUGnK2UU1goxKDZNJ9hYVamsWE8Uh_ymwsy0UXPsUk5u85hUQS-lgaXiF7pm3b6zy0PYaaK0SHaJZo4EBL8hJqfxVeX9vHgN1au2nMKxF-d4Ranj4/s640/image029.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.greenwillowpond.com/2013/07/paper-flowers-tutorial.html"><i>Green Willow Pond</i></a> showed us how to make these perfect little paper flowers!<br /> Love that script paper! </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKXls2F4LEYEkvT33VLdDB5R7z6n1pFKjy7DKei09aVT96mISjegLH3XfITEr1ckyQ-vCsW6oaBEYH2j3Eb_kGhbGV0Cby0oSvu3xNbNa-ixC2AJ1dEoKTSiY-TGUMgaMFW5EtkgMWk-4/s1600/bakedavocados.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKXls2F4LEYEkvT33VLdDB5R7z6n1pFKjy7DKei09aVT96mISjegLH3XfITEr1ckyQ-vCsW6oaBEYH2j3Eb_kGhbGV0Cby0oSvu3xNbNa-ixC2AJ1dEoKTSiY-TGUMgaMFW5EtkgMWk-4/s1600/bakedavocados.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This sounds unusual but heavenly...baked avocados from<a href="http://www.lambertslately.com/2013/07/baked-avocados-recipe.html"><i> Lamberts Lately!</i></a> It has two of my favorites ...avocados and bacon...so it has to be good!<br /> I am trying this one for sure! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi__HeQjRC0hed3SC0zqScqS104tZK_SiLRA1A8ibsnxn-pPHnOzGI0POU_m0_yqFBTjM2kp1eDx_KeRq2QC_gv_UX-6qdECZPwbq31r-IEEsKaNCcgv-PGfua_fCe6MD26tUVLmOqp85s/s1600/bale-of-hay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi__HeQjRC0hed3SC0zqScqS104tZK_SiLRA1A8ibsnxn-pPHnOzGI0POU_m0_yqFBTjM2kp1eDx_KeRq2QC_gv_UX-6qdECZPwbq31r-IEEsKaNCcgv-PGfua_fCe6MD26tUVLmOqp85s/s640/bale-of-hay.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cindy at <a href="http://www.glassslipperrestorations.com/2013/06/25/making-hay/"><i>Glass slipper Restorations</i></a> shared the process of baling hay through her beautiful photographs. I was particularly struck by this photo. It almost looks like a painting and reminds me of a modern day version of Claude Monet's haystacks.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgySq83A-xdmLWow_g3b8HMn2kOHCkQmhkVcKUke52n0f8ykcnOg6V6TF8mehwaFB7JH0gulIJ9aIVgtg0iTKtmE3tk1VuGle4XY0nIORf9qZYQwfMM8sGNfIbtsRkBu-gHx_qXyPBXQRE/s1600/runnermaking9-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgySq83A-xdmLWow_g3b8HMn2kOHCkQmhkVcKUke52n0f8ykcnOg6V6TF8mehwaFB7JH0gulIJ9aIVgtg0iTKtmE3tk1VuGle4XY0nIORf9qZYQwfMM8sGNfIbtsRkBu-gHx_qXyPBXQRE/s1600/runnermaking9-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And finally, <a href="http://anita-faraboverubies.blogspot.com/2013/07/making-unique-burlap-runner.html"><i>Far above Rubies</i></a> shared a detailed tutorial for making this unique burlap and lace table runner..<i>.gorgeous! 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Please Join Me for The Scoop #78

It's time for another edition of The Scoop ...the first one for August of this year! Yikes! I can't believe summer is almost over.....

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Blue and White...Features from The Scoop

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Geieh3_7IU_FZf70iWloNEOOoZbvk8VNntIFtvDHv2-w8lYeDPDBopRuUKoyX-qAESPVBn5MxlzU9ty1OZGXLotnApvhZ6jF8fqb39Oeh-3_kSh3NZYC136dZw4-2FEWFZx9eqH_ulVS/s1600-h/page15.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Blue and White" border="0" height="609" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhRe17nn6JQ6ZXAjWWCAh5sVIEnrpiGDR9gL15hnsUSBxT0oJ2apsQ7KAoDiAOZ8CMMTJZNyHuMBgmIT4zxIWi2ppNMfSj-awgWUqZUcNr2JU7_r3qiQR4cS2AlgRznwSUo-XUwN-6rUXe/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Blue and White" width="609" /></a>Once again, I am so impressed by all of your wonderful creativity at <i>The Scoop</i> this week! And, as you may know, I have been featuring some of them each week along a theme that I have seen running through some of your links. This week, it’s one of my favorites…<i>blue and white! </i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie43emZz94uyyP1ZIthf1ufgE8VJHJcAYW_cDbN9NCHvJP27UplDKaVKqrNt-Y1thdle1C3fyIBl3VQaOjxDo8YlvqrqlnIW760XGvZXTwSEs1oYpz-44VEBn9ySEA-T-fHU4-PfHa7b0n/s1600-h/teatray5.jpg"><img alt="tea tray" border="0" height="553" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCcFwWZnUAtTX8mq-OQzZBETFjGJ4J4xZ1wTgIIM8vzCRiJxL8pQhSZORoWiubNNM6kLnGCZrp3sXnkCLIoNLVIrO_XGH_-wgpWG7BewTC3SUany2dDRw0Cx-8FT_NvwLtAOe8iUu66uew/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="tea tray" width="660" /></a> If you know me, you know I loved this one from <i><a href="http://hyacinthforthesoul.blogspot.com/2013/07/tea-time-blues.html">Hyacinths for the Soul</a></i>…starring her antique Quimper teacups! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZ3pAZVSL1KlKq5rnwBMo5YTumZLr7w9V5uqhB1yVA3ABK4-GgihTT32FxQDCm4xcdgqWpk7SJQZouTGYUoryDfRRgTaeoJ6VkoUlnqf99m_559N3RdWxlkSBd9K9STWkMUv3F6SpUY_F/s1600-h/4093withtext.jpg"><img alt="4093 with text" border="0" height="660" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6C7ZVhXffzSbf1WJIKiBcvnS7dx7-ODRD58o_t7lVG7ZFSfnD_-scceEEGxZuRX9t0rHO-UPEYBqXP4lxgWlCQ0U5vW8LgHa-G3ZiTorA7lJkrlIeZO5DFr-booTw4Rjd7TiUb_O04hGI/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="4093 with text" width="446" /></a> And who could resist this beautiful summery vignette with pops of yellow from <i><a href="http://simplysuzannes.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-inspirations.html">Simply Suzanne's!</a> </i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTzWZwM_p8HAXC0rAP7ZxS11b5IDp8lvzFwMT2b5DJgaaOEo3gGIABCCVo_ygHg7xeL4cpuwf0kefJ30qbbyNdoTe_B_Fhxkm85RMnIsCo2MhywToWJpfCsNw0X7Q7qTAVELEGZE6i6-q3/s1600-h/CakeandcoffeeintheDen007.jpg"><img alt="Cake and coffee in the Den 007" border="0" height="595" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2-Pp0pzmOq4bA1rKX3KigyWB_jdIi_1LrGGMx9C9th5cAaMZY4RaFclNHu4LIt9_v0FgempNOLl5810dORv8iUgLHE9wIQ3Q7Xpaf4On8VDlqCaIERAYg9ldfF8YmzhRIe6QO9s5bC7c/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Cake and coffee in the Den 007" width="595" /></a>I love this wonderful little tea party shared by <a href="http://fabbysliving.blogspot.com/2013/07/fabby-another-cake.html"><i>Fabby’s Living</i></a><i> </i>that included a yummy cake using apples and bilberries! The dishes were designed by Fabby herself and created in their own ceramics factory!<i> She’s one talented lady! </i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8NX5IRtiSFHJjGKy4Oa5zpT7xQ8kZiBi9b1wiMaes93e9GC5ylNHQVcw1t4z9KayZ2igOSHeYiqFB92O7QGDfUHneKEhZ0ICsjzVmIJ2kPGY11EyeQNlRVGBbbifst23oLggczCM6R5p/s1600-h/IMG_0941.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0941" border="0" height="788" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg681EnhsIdGh_Oqwj6dF66LZ5syLgJrOvvLtY_3oYS5fr6LCreMLWaz1cavZndrLcQxLJx5KBRQQDcHigXCmnBU3rk_LmOoi2kZRTCewqAeQcQAJ69bPoN-jSsPIhozxEnvWQto0BOlFxI/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_0941" width="596" /></a>I am wishing I had a two story house after seeing the way <a href="http://designsbypinky.blogspot.com/2013/07/decorating-with-shells-for-summer.html"><i>Designs by Pinky</i></a> has decorated her stairs! Love the addition of the starfish for summer!  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrB2tKmKVFoYN6dkNxZU3_pZwNBxQx7l70q-sjJFSUoYa0XBltRWemx4nLiz1ejUb9qAWaAhkawwy25WQwKOrbReGpVAZIiA_KErmxzTwGNXFvLOYcFUKRtfmQs7TGj16GGo6MhtTPbzv/s1600-h/IMG_37611.jpg"><img alt="IMG_3761" border="0" height="660" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUdciOfOiFuKQHN-tUb3Wexdk8Oe0dEgS18Owj4yFl2RY2WkFn_SgBaXI9IGjrnqYVszenCoq8uVzdZtHwjS9vY8pq3NQ648QoqTkMb0cnyfW5Y8TO2LPBq4G7VDiePbRuighvFu2k0n6/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_3761" width="434" /></a><i><a href="http://erin-artandgardens.blogspot.com/2013/06/bringing-blues-and-greens-inside.html">Inspired by Nature</a></i> used soft, summery blues on her lovely whitewashed stone mantel! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQx3L3pvb1uWDXe7kgSyvIHHBbfUEnxltvL2Gb2HQLfybJKFmW1RES9Y3xeSHlYH8_YqLdbYcqpYA92GalJSvmsuBSL2gbN-4tdGJeTWZZrCUXvhnEsXWY48H5haVcmp2ArKPYaNF5nCyo/s1600-h/IMG_18661.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1866" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh0efGjX1SGQ8kCgMQJr8-LKD9rVr-SknLh5nH2U1-cRXdTnlHaxPCtUp_uC3m0G374F6oeK2LXo3App8sLBxFisvHMDGOdWEDHS0K-rCVQ__HlyfsJNGhUrIRzY0ZMBhKfckefjuFrNY4/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_1866" width="660" /></a>Ellen at <a href="http://scribblerunfocused.blogspot.com/2013/07/secretaire-en-bleu.html">Scribbler Unfocused</a><i></i> is still loving her new secrétaire…who wouldn’t!…and filled it with cool aqua and white for summer! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGSFcK_tjnpUXC14iyF4l523MATjYLu6c3dzgCLxbVkhwtWZeQJN6ieFL2uUh5_Ym5kfxSQmhM4OlDr78STR9OX7riBeZEYBIuqml6_ccJSONTEsuIyj7T7PZ4W7poyBuLcQp3Ojoi067S/s1600-h/1planter21.jpg"><img alt="1planter2" border="0" height="493" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaXOvd1-iab8gQH4UwglgxqtsyMc2ESybrXTSu7Fa_GrboDOVSn9Tqv8q1Yk17zL7tAcZP3Bn_dCy2rUDpG6P8ZCfXZJFGwrWCTgObP8I-8Ux3Kuux3XRHsn0NIbigzkFKND4-VVqkt6N/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="1planter2" width="660" /></a>Barb at<i> <a href="http://www.everydayhomeblog.com/2013/07/herbplanter.html">The Everyday Home</a></i> shared how she turned this thrift store find into a frenchy découpaged planter…<i>fabulous!</i> <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBdsj8zicnbIgZwBK0rNc1_pd6V0xB5V0_UN7_BLRpBBjkKKrKKR8iW4-_tBkbX-ZiWyjZKxfVsGbT4XaWhotefW2ampWXWak7P3WKozENQoOYnXyGnC_EVb6CPcHq_LttoPHQ7GXROvI/s1600-h/6a0134875d0565970c01901e802d21970b4.jpg"><img alt="6a0134875d0565970c01901e802d21970b" border="0" height="417" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwnJOU2ZyZxFHMpyS0b29E6u1GPajMijz-YUSwPwRZPJeW-j_LP7aRZI_X6gArBZZ84HDgCa6gZaNqP7ZrJRbg2yG2eYXbQyBD4DOFJRoQ5VEsjmSsofAnh9v70fs7aqKN8XUP7VaQLaa/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="6a0134875d0565970c01901e802d21970b" width="615" /></a> And…how about an all-white tablescape from Pat at <a href="http://backporchmusings.typepad.com/blog/2013/07/white-table.html"><i>Back Porch Musings</i></a> with little unexpected pops of yellow courtesy of tiny baskets filled with lemon drops!  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe-7sHq0MFm4EVnD_2z0okp_gTMJcVW09GgZd8EO7tATSzw0MNbhhaY3AJytbl7LANaTebHMSIeKt0J2JitZa3MnDsVGk2nXSHWKwDFm5GSl74mqcw9duhGUsL4Kzjj73wYHyfVStgh8ep/s1600-h/5BlueBarnOpenDoor%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img alt="5 Blue Barn Open Door " border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCFqzStdOaeykd13pV1xJx_Oz11qgNDaUyK896AiiXyR2YWbgnIab8oqwaqxbch242tJi0UiygLQeFvJeC3Ft4E9mm-nTU9D3NE2J8LU11kldSOPOb4G4zF4vWiMIUlyoD0cJD5pE4MhRa/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="5 Blue Barn Open Door " width="660" /></a> And we can’t leave out <i>blue!</i> I loved these photos of a old barn taken by <i><a href="http://botanicbleu.blogspot.com/2013/07/mountain-blue-barn.html">Botanic Bleu</a></i> (how appropriate!) along a rural north Alabama highway!<br /><br />There’s still time to link up if you haven’t yet and lots more to see as well, so head on over to <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/07/please-join-me-for-scoop-77.html">The Scoop</a></i> to check out more wonderfully creative links and share yours! I am also featuring some of your links on my new Pinterest board <a href="http://pinterest.com/plateaddict/shared-at-the-scoop-linky-party/"><b><i>Shared at The Scoop Linky Party</i></b> </a>and I have shared them on my blog's<b><i> </i><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Confessions.of.a.Plate.Addict">Facebook page</a>.</i></b><br /><b><i> </i> </b><br /><b>Be sure to come back Monday evening at 6:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time to join me for The Scoop! It is my turn to host and I can’t wait to see what you have been up to this week! </b><br /><br /><i>Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed having a little peek at the blue and white inspiration from The Scoop! Please </i><i>visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants!</i><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> <i>for the</i> <i>Sunday Showcase Party , </i><i><i><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a></i> for <i>Before and After Monday </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i> ,</i><i><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/"><b> </b>Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a></i>for <i>Metamorphosis Monday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/"> The Stories of A2Z</a></i> for <i>Tutorials and Tips Tuesday ,</i><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"><i> Coastal Charm</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Nifty Thrifty Tuesday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/"> A Stroll thru Life</a> for <span style="font-size: small;">Inspire Me</span> Tuesday<i><i> ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/"> My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Tuesday's Treasures, </i></i></i></i></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><i><i><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.everydayhomeblog.com/">The Everyday Home</a> for Home{work} Wednesday</i></i></i></i></i></span> ,</i><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/"><i> Savvy Southern Style</i></a> for <i>Wow Us Wednesdays </i><i>,</i><i><a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/"> The Shabby Creek Cottage</a></i> for <i>Transformation Thursdays , </i><i><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/">No Minimalist Here</a></i> for <i>the Open House Party</i> on Thursdays , </i></i></i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/">Stone Gable</a> for Tutorials, Tips and Tidbits on Thursdays , <i><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a></i> for <i>Show and Tell Friday ,</i><i><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"> French Country Cottage</a> </i>for<i> Feathered Nest Friday , </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a></i> for Be Inspired on Fridays ,<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"><i> The Charm of Home</i></a> for <i>Home Sweet Home Friday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/"> Craftberry Bush</a> for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/"><i>, Funky Junk Interiors</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Saturday Nite Special</i></i></i></i></i></span><br /><i><i><i><i>See you next time! 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Blue and White...Features from The Scoop

Once again, I am so impressed by all of your wonderful creativity at The Scoop this week! And, as you may know, I have been featuring some ...

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