tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79643650677562423512024-03-18T22:52:09.174-04:00Debbie Styles LifeStyling life with heart, soul, creativity, and a little bit of this and that!Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.comBlogger712125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-76796960455605903452024-03-08T11:53:00.001-05:002024-03-08T11:53:22.032-05:00DIY Spring Wreath and Planting Pansies<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Flowers Inside And Out</i></span></h2><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYajLEg5On4Kw9C_jExHVNDUPqKPyUb6fcmepJbOVZBar6HCIIiBSr3_hLQ95rIEUL041r7Hpl7j9v8HV0Lu45yePwjVuBMBssyITE7zpFR8vX7FKeFiJVNyvIhhlFWdSHgiQgj93C_JqWir0-LNw9EaRkS-Wi8B5FFnlYpuNmTlCS5uN9GQSdxKXef8vt/s953/IMG_8383.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="953" data-original-width="932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYajLEg5On4Kw9C_jExHVNDUPqKPyUb6fcmepJbOVZBar6HCIIiBSr3_hLQ95rIEUL041r7Hpl7j9v8HV0Lu45yePwjVuBMBssyITE7zpFR8vX7FKeFiJVNyvIhhlFWdSHgiQgj93C_JqWir0-LNw9EaRkS-Wi8B5FFnlYpuNmTlCS5uN9GQSdxKXef8vt/w626-h640/IMG_8383.jpg" width="626" /></a></div><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Hello friends! Hope everyone's weeks have gone well and you are looking forward to the weekend. My week has been spent doing some crafting and some outdoor flower planting. So, I am going to share those items with you in today's post. We have been blessed with some lovely days this week as well as some rainy days. And that's life isn't it? You have to take the rainy days along with the sunny ones. So on that note of wisdom, let's get started!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOGL5dXwux3PCb-mGtP-Mh0eaeWMkI8hhhJyN6Ntq9thLn0ZjDMh9lk3pQd6AJGLMSBeOt_n0RCnD06YmpIxP7P4muouiF9h3vSqwOpU6hB0lxW6Gi7tcqY0Bf6RRWV3Ek5gco2qwc7R1ND1SoVXADPKm6DU7dqxeaOzvKVWot8E4gzJRfWjVaTEiaixJ/s2729/IMG_8380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2729" data-original-width="2187" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOGL5dXwux3PCb-mGtP-Mh0eaeWMkI8hhhJyN6Ntq9thLn0ZjDMh9lk3pQd6AJGLMSBeOt_n0RCnD06YmpIxP7P4muouiF9h3vSqwOpU6hB0lxW6Gi7tcqY0Bf6RRWV3Ek5gco2qwc7R1ND1SoVXADPKm6DU7dqxeaOzvKVWot8E4gzJRfWjVaTEiaixJ/w512-h640/IMG_8380.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I decided that I would like to try my hand at fashioning a new Spring/Summer front door wreath. I knew that I had lots of faux pansies on hand from past years as well as some ribbon, so it was just a matter of purchasing a new foam wreath form from Dollar Tree. I thought that this yellow ribbon would be really bright and cheerful for Spring, so I wound it around the foam form securing it with tape at various intervals. As luck would have it, however, I didn't have enough ribbon to cover the whole wreath so that decided for me the way I would attach the flowers. I used a wire cutter to cut the stems on the pansies really short and pushed the leftover stem into the foam making sure to layer the pansies over each other as I worked. After adding the amount of pansies that I thought filled the wreath fully, it was just a matter of tying a lavender lace hanger at the top of the wreath and then placing it on our front door. I'm pleased with the result and this wreath achieves the cheerful look I wanted to add to our <a href="https://www.debbiestyleslife.com/2024/03/easter-decor-and-catching-up.html" target="_blank">Spring foyer display</a>. This is not a great big wreath. But, I prefer the smaller size wreaths anyway. </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8b1HEKa8pImMsy2TuMcUuA-UusHF1utvhL3TT5JoOzikY07PZ4cxb0ZpGSIlnnoSlpgsjgCP6KVYj7WLz2DrGLD0615ya3RBhiX108pmHjrfadg1VON5Gi63o23-v17VEW9B0zEwVjtV1k5-HhtqLtLjB9VlyCGH40InuIH5Qmb9EJOP0PNW8WZjWtPcd/s3609/IMG_8384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3609" data-original-width="2438" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8b1HEKa8pImMsy2TuMcUuA-UusHF1utvhL3TT5JoOzikY07PZ4cxb0ZpGSIlnnoSlpgsjgCP6KVYj7WLz2DrGLD0615ya3RBhiX108pmHjrfadg1VON5Gi63o23-v17VEW9B0zEwVjtV1k5-HhtqLtLjB9VlyCGH40InuIH5Qmb9EJOP0PNW8WZjWtPcd/w432-h640/IMG_8384.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday was such a sunny and warm day that I felt inspired to do some outdoor gardening. After a stop at Lowe's to pick up mostly pansies, we headed home and I got started with the planting.</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq50Hq_NuAFWBU8iqZd26aJKFewaOyurdl_vRJI7ri3I5kU-v5emz6k8CZ2Bq2z9c9c4v1MozF1F7P0luvY22YdGoeqll2zNhaGJPPstPOYgRuYnGi5QioOLORsERtONyrtvHczzs-3OTZwPRVLENQ6z5JGNNDUqonVO44nnRPyuoarJCBRgyMQORUKiIH/s4032/IMG_8386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq50Hq_NuAFWBU8iqZd26aJKFewaOyurdl_vRJI7ri3I5kU-v5emz6k8CZ2Bq2z9c9c4v1MozF1F7P0luvY22YdGoeqll2zNhaGJPPstPOYgRuYnGi5QioOLORsERtONyrtvHczzs-3OTZwPRVLENQ6z5JGNNDUqonVO44nnRPyuoarJCBRgyMQORUKiIH/w640-h480/IMG_8386.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I am experimenting with planting a Primrose this year. The card that came with it says it is deer resistant and frost resistant. I'm trying it out just to see how it goes. If anyone has had experience with planting a primrose I would like to hear any thoughts you have. I love the bright yellow (I guess I'm into yellows right now!) and felt it would be a lovely addition to the back porch flowers for Spring.</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtCxKqyVXIdHtEXtMMDy_X5JFHB6I5YRQYJwl0Uk_b_UqHevGAlOumn5B5u0I3pgHraYdaao37kd0E-lrkhROYktOpOJavrUqnBzEzND3K3QKpc_hXJRwLxltZgg871t7TYHHa-gE0jt79wEMhFdsaiQPJPGQPMkqxpGDraGrN9-jYSByyPI-93MX5ty4/s3688/IMG_8387.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3688" data-original-width="2751" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtCxKqyVXIdHtEXtMMDy_X5JFHB6I5YRQYJwl0Uk_b_UqHevGAlOumn5B5u0I3pgHraYdaao37kd0E-lrkhROYktOpOJavrUqnBzEzND3K3QKpc_hXJRwLxltZgg871t7TYHHa-gE0jt79wEMhFdsaiQPJPGQPMkqxpGDraGrN9-jYSByyPI-93MX5ty4/w478-h640/IMG_8387.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br /> I mostly ended up planting pansies in our back porch containers. I know from previous experience that pansies can take the plunging temps and varying weather conditions that come with Spring, so hopefully these will do well. I must admit that I feel joyful each time I look out the back door and see my flowers once again! The problem will come when it is time to plant more summer-type flowers and I won't want to remove the pansies. They start to look really spindly once the hotter temps of summer arrive. Such are the decisions a gardener must make! </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">As I planted the flowers yesterday, I couldn't help but think about the descriptions of Spring flowers made by my favorite British author, Miss Read (aka Dora Saint). In her book, "The Year At Thrush Green," she writes:</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>"Soon yellow primroses would star the woods, and the daffodils would blow their trumpets in the gardens of Thrush Green. Yellow, gold and green, spring's particular colours, would bring hope again after the bleak black and white of winter."</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Flowers do bring hope, I feel, after the cold and gloominess of winter. Spring is my favorite season and, although it's not officially here yet, I am already beginning to enjoy all that this season has to offer. </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZiXUtSLTir44sKl-6vMGcePtJYjuIEG5c9mq4zorQoXcTN0Lj4JTT2dllAOie8XDBEqh-oXklqQ4cHIrXNZVVoRmS6Vs2urd821riPSQW_WPEPpxsotVUu6Rj7EOBCOQrxrRpElJkLBVFIbdx8aXRVs6nj9DzZBXYtg7t9M4g1JDYXDkYMdxFa8qhcEZY/s4032/IMG_2143.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZiXUtSLTir44sKl-6vMGcePtJYjuIEG5c9mq4zorQoXcTN0Lj4JTT2dllAOie8XDBEqh-oXklqQ4cHIrXNZVVoRmS6Vs2urd821riPSQW_WPEPpxsotVUu6Rj7EOBCOQrxrRpElJkLBVFIbdx8aXRVs6nj9DzZBXYtg7t9M4g1JDYXDkYMdxFa8qhcEZY/w480-h640/IMG_2143.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>I'll close with this recent pic of me with my boy, River! He loves sitting on this large boulder in our backyard and I joined him there the other day. He's turning into a good boy and learning and growing every day. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Flowers are appearing on the earth.</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>The season for singing has come.</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>The cooing of doves</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>is heard in our land.</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Song of Solomon 2:12 NIRV</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Until Next Time,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Debbie</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="indent-1" style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; font-size: 19.2px; text-align: start;"><span class="text Song-2-12 psuedo-selection" style="outline: rgb(0, 0, 0) dotted 1px; position: relative;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: #f2e2c1; color: #111111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-77854407768999449392024-03-01T12:37:00.001-05:002024-03-01T12:37:27.441-05:00Easter Decor and Catching Up<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <i>A Little Bit Of This And That</i></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2ZtSnifaBbNxKWxGuUvymbjanO3QkRXl-2UrEHWKQ5L0_DLu7tHM4IHOCyRG7WQvoxRtwzX92WWuoaSHxFEW7_a0Xr5lVu_5i9FIPdyz8GWbGvRXMY-Mf3w1HTp9a8wqIyp2EXsCpLsTU8irw8D82GquHTZUSyRF2ltvS0RkC_W7IRfWMTEwZL5iFnMv/s4032/IMG_8367.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2ZtSnifaBbNxKWxGuUvymbjanO3QkRXl-2UrEHWKQ5L0_DLu7tHM4IHOCyRG7WQvoxRtwzX92WWuoaSHxFEW7_a0Xr5lVu_5i9FIPdyz8GWbGvRXMY-Mf3w1HTp9a8wqIyp2EXsCpLsTU8irw8D82GquHTZUSyRF2ltvS0RkC_W7IRfWMTEwZL5iFnMv/w480-h640/IMG_8367.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Hello friends! Wow, it's been awhile and I figured it was time to catch up. Since today is March 1st, I decided to go ahead and share some of my Easter decor on display around the house. I love to put out our fun decorations and, this year, I have a new bunny to add to the display. The bunny holding the tulips is a new purchase from Cracker Barrel. When I saw it I knew it was what I had been looking for in bunnies. A sweet expression, wooden and with colors added via the tulips. This display looks so cute on the foyer table.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZVyMHEcl4sZ_VaSVTLrJvwJmHCQtFYkzfZq2i2nFTfcJJ3MInQ_UYsc3xDDWQ2hT82-7GOD6eaO9caOtZL2q_PTKuNmngyaNJ02bNQfXrc_o3GVV9KMyF0Ss0925D7Igpl5sbmsS7GlYtK5CVa92YVjdGDk3LYdxwoBuZmx-W_wTl6d3MU1vC0nROD3-/s4032/IMG_8368.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZVyMHEcl4sZ_VaSVTLrJvwJmHCQtFYkzfZq2i2nFTfcJJ3MInQ_UYsc3xDDWQ2hT82-7GOD6eaO9caOtZL2q_PTKuNmngyaNJ02bNQfXrc_o3GVV9KMyF0Ss0925D7Igpl5sbmsS7GlYtK5CVa92YVjdGDk3LYdxwoBuZmx-W_wTl6d3MU1vC0nROD3-/w640-h480/IMG_8368.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>And this display is on the bookcase/radio cabinet in "my" room. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEmxrxWSnQkJdoNgq5oxog5LiwdW-lRL25LFaf_Qp-uvgjIXV7pmyhZTNECGJ12ZKW0ymrjaYr3cnB7thN206Os_0Y3l3TV2D8c6PeX9YZk7kUNqYEMYzUnNbfiISt3m7lpdpYPe7qgh1Gj5-Hu_xyPk6QoG0dNCMf3g3Y10fBpENpRIQh2vl_GjECH7p/s4032/IMG_8369.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEmxrxWSnQkJdoNgq5oxog5LiwdW-lRL25LFaf_Qp-uvgjIXV7pmyhZTNECGJ12ZKW0ymrjaYr3cnB7thN206Os_0Y3l3TV2D8c6PeX9YZk7kUNqYEMYzUnNbfiISt3m7lpdpYPe7qgh1Gj5-Hu_xyPk6QoG0dNCMf3g3Y10fBpENpRIQh2vl_GjECH7p/w640-h480/IMG_8369.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>The colorful little wooden bunnies on the tiered tray are so cute and I added in the carrots from Dollar Tree just in case they need a snack! And as I have mentioned in years past, my Easter decor must include the sweet little Easter baskets that were made by my Mom and one of my sisters many years ago. I smile each time I walk into this room and see this display!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNHfbBONBQg5tdg1Sz90GKghQ_mpaCcmiJlwP3tmIKDbYhyaxyx0da5pystl-BrSJuYQD1RyoV6kJQpPa2evSSY-_bsuGRrlJiN26c2S1yIn8wQCiilOmtIO11Uy1szfPjILjaoZ1n0bqrVCai3r0bB9HcYQLiJ9rRzS7BGpBPKqrPi3dEVxLUFLgVSko/s4032/IMG_8370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNHfbBONBQg5tdg1Sz90GKghQ_mpaCcmiJlwP3tmIKDbYhyaxyx0da5pystl-BrSJuYQD1RyoV6kJQpPa2evSSY-_bsuGRrlJiN26c2S1yIn8wQCiilOmtIO11Uy1szfPjILjaoZ1n0bqrVCai3r0bB9HcYQLiJ9rRzS7BGpBPKqrPi3dEVxLUFLgVSko/w640-h480/IMG_8370.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>And these are the cloth bunnies I thrifted last year and am enjoying so much. I love the fabric on these bunnies and decided they would look good in this gray woven basket. At least for now, this is where they will be residing. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFOzI0zsUvrfqo86L0-JGlCjywzrfyjs0S6kV5ArIFaXLHMHRrOW14Ss2j59uHUtsfw_WDPSphv9cNfy7OXwvMrD50TD4c744_dnw1wgXlDcJDf0s_pw0ciMRl_WfGaqF8nx9y65jmJyCT2YRyBEVUsgeb-ow078nasi4S3GpD_EiUOfCt8DaRAAwBOTZ/s3088/IMG_8360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFOzI0zsUvrfqo86L0-JGlCjywzrfyjs0S6kV5ArIFaXLHMHRrOW14Ss2j59uHUtsfw_WDPSphv9cNfy7OXwvMrD50TD4c744_dnw1wgXlDcJDf0s_pw0ciMRl_WfGaqF8nx9y65jmJyCT2YRyBEVUsgeb-ow078nasi4S3GpD_EiUOfCt8DaRAAwBOTZ/w480-h640/IMG_8360.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i>In other news, I may be a bit early but I have been wearing Spring/Summer colors lately like this fuschia colored sweater that I paired with a blue turtleneck to wear to lunch the other day. I'm channeling Spring with these brighter colors!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxWVnr1YjqhevtlksuRxllgjz4Dai2bN1kYUYGy-vRLvNRO2HV_d9GkeZsFGJuuBNZpn4XWx70htrlIoFEYYV6XssHJDSSLwxNNb4-FqB-Fko-ha5NVYr9YzxW2y_H348NQfioSlOYXMXybUsLMgKKRBusJ8uyE0hZUVwj1snRNYxzFktSbqRtEIRJynIv/s4032/IMG_8358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1797" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxWVnr1YjqhevtlksuRxllgjz4Dai2bN1kYUYGy-vRLvNRO2HV_d9GkeZsFGJuuBNZpn4XWx70htrlIoFEYYV6XssHJDSSLwxNNb4-FqB-Fko-ha5NVYr9YzxW2y_H348NQfioSlOYXMXybUsLMgKKRBusJ8uyE0hZUVwj1snRNYxzFktSbqRtEIRJynIv/w286-h640/IMG_8358.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><br /><i>And speaking of Spring, how about the colors in this gorgeous tunic? The colors and flowers in this tunic just said Spring/Summer to me. It took me a few try-ons to find how to best style this top but I think I have got it figured out. Playing in your closet and trying on different pants with a top is a good thing!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVCiGP8YGyfd5Z6k-TkowsDXn-GIFwuHTebfac8UzdBvlyxKdOJt67XMURrcET16E9kLmRLLwAySYT7_g6SbwEStYsho_9ohJivVgM1BZVm2crPjFwDqow480k2SHPtN26YY1-5fw8-jC1xa3epWdiBATN4xtf3FPsjDLbBd2o2HfZkuQhWnGb5r2ukayU/s4032/IMG_8329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVCiGP8YGyfd5Z6k-TkowsDXn-GIFwuHTebfac8UzdBvlyxKdOJt67XMURrcET16E9kLmRLLwAySYT7_g6SbwEStYsho_9ohJivVgM1BZVm2crPjFwDqow480k2SHPtN26YY1-5fw8-jC1xa3epWdiBATN4xtf3FPsjDLbBd2o2HfZkuQhWnGb5r2ukayU/w640-h480/IMG_8329.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>Aren't these roses gorgeous?! They still are looking good over two weeks past Valentine's Day. Thank you to the Mr. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdU3B87o34A9MBcNYzfCOnEuC_bzGxBVfqzZWHqskOYy-yeikbC6K2t5gFPMC9DJD7CAeKLz_PKQQ0OYwcmkQgkq-539FKXGFf8btY4rQILjZ5gKBzq5rLUlED-RgzRjp44Y9KWZ-e8J49TQwO4WY-gjGzH3R9X_3UzsZyo7v-Zp59yyLZ8D82mMSqYgRn/s4032/IMG_8242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdU3B87o34A9MBcNYzfCOnEuC_bzGxBVfqzZWHqskOYy-yeikbC6K2t5gFPMC9DJD7CAeKLz_PKQQ0OYwcmkQgkq-539FKXGFf8btY4rQILjZ5gKBzq5rLUlED-RgzRjp44Y9KWZ-e8J49TQwO4WY-gjGzH3R9X_3UzsZyo7v-Zp59yyLZ8D82mMSqYgRn/w640-h480/IMG_8242.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><i>The Mr. has been busy lately performing. He recently played a concert at a local church for a music club. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLV4OMjNeB74_qRxengOrMkhjp9J3joBGtgiUs6vJuONmh2uSlL-zHEzrl_P_n4XVOYhWLtb7m3AxOsFg0e2AfG-fdp8LSH1rmYynH4ja13GBFTQ8k1BE-19YAfkjcBF5xWnoJASsNb5ceH4X9f38Y47sOT9rXvfl1NyLO1tyIk-m-m5EU3bFYNogFjIL/s4032/IMG_8241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLV4OMjNeB74_qRxengOrMkhjp9J3joBGtgiUs6vJuONmh2uSlL-zHEzrl_P_n4XVOYhWLtb7m3AxOsFg0e2AfG-fdp8LSH1rmYynH4ja13GBFTQ8k1BE-19YAfkjcBF5xWnoJASsNb5ceH4X9f38Y47sOT9rXvfl1NyLO1tyIk-m-m5EU3bFYNogFjIL/w640-h480/IMG_8241.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>It was a lovely church with very good acoustics for the concert.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXR_PmCvxNLiBERiB7_YVcwqcoXpmp4qcfxgvj_t2OXswDxgCxNQZ7bfgyTdo8e8TWReLkkE1WCdGlX2_Hsh9d3eI-apm-5Y-IardjgtFYE1Z3jYqGNl7m0PBV2VeWENzfxzhPE6vwLsUqlfMFc0NUKTPmzoMaDaicnU-RGJtVzYJGpHcf6kGHVWR20XCD/s4032/IMG_8245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXR_PmCvxNLiBERiB7_YVcwqcoXpmp4qcfxgvj_t2OXswDxgCxNQZ7bfgyTdo8e8TWReLkkE1WCdGlX2_Hsh9d3eI-apm-5Y-IardjgtFYE1Z3jYqGNl7m0PBV2VeWENzfxzhPE6vwLsUqlfMFc0NUKTPmzoMaDaicnU-RGJtVzYJGpHcf6kGHVWR20XCD/w480-h640/IMG_8245.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i>He spoke in between the pieces, giving the audience information about the musical selections and composers. He did a great job and I'm very proud of him!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS6E_93P76jkfcMEG14ppISnl73f0N5ZUR9ZWfGdWKk2-ETJ5UM0X7PYP4RmjDvEJf0jgFfAdVNwzDexrYH1XWBizb0q3oWswCD1hhjkyRUdvcybR666l4tEIy5hiK53c3atAvU0Q3vz4cS2UXYFpapvfSV0asXPJzOwPc99TbaVSR5-MGxwoHOgOwCxBd/s4032/IMG_1871%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS6E_93P76jkfcMEG14ppISnl73f0N5ZUR9ZWfGdWKk2-ETJ5UM0X7PYP4RmjDvEJf0jgFfAdVNwzDexrYH1XWBizb0q3oWswCD1hhjkyRUdvcybR666l4tEIy5hiK53c3atAvU0Q3vz4cS2UXYFpapvfSV0asXPJzOwPc99TbaVSR5-MGxwoHOgOwCxBd/w480-h640/IMG_1871%20(1).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRETljYrmOtfbkTEXxYQlUuvCdrq7qpe4wAhVRtrn3hmso-YCUa5Lt69SOuMbDSRZ8E72a3VU7hyphenhyphenZGEC5dLy_Yg1jNzaP57ZeF7OLXDSIIu8O4TZ4H92YnYSIMxLnb8PTOSEFwmu57Wx9h8_GI8SDUjwR9zaVNM4EnkQVlVaOt_l-8aRYpeBtxlsKNK8I/s4032/IMG_1869%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRETljYrmOtfbkTEXxYQlUuvCdrq7qpe4wAhVRtrn3hmso-YCUa5Lt69SOuMbDSRZ8E72a3VU7hyphenhyphenZGEC5dLy_Yg1jNzaP57ZeF7OLXDSIIu8O4TZ4H92YnYSIMxLnb8PTOSEFwmu57Wx9h8_GI8SDUjwR9zaVNM4EnkQVlVaOt_l-8aRYpeBtxlsKNK8I/w480-h640/IMG_1869%20(1).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i><br /><br /></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwCFVUYLjABnsIiGitSUM6MaXgzccFZU60EZSqWK38rJbHm3zAb1UYrTNVSjQWd8CIMAvwtjB9iM84exe8yue_AC8StXPuGP2WkMGkojohEELI8mmpzVFfQYd_4TctqApnzVLGyWq2QXSKfWszOCBoLr8V5PaYTTkI0Ym_C4ov-e9yrueFW2vV0kJ1yH2H/s4032/IMG_1873%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwCFVUYLjABnsIiGitSUM6MaXgzccFZU60EZSqWK38rJbHm3zAb1UYrTNVSjQWd8CIMAvwtjB9iM84exe8yue_AC8StXPuGP2WkMGkojohEELI8mmpzVFfQYd_4TctqApnzVLGyWq2QXSKfWszOCBoLr8V5PaYTTkI0Ym_C4ov-e9yrueFW2vV0kJ1yH2H/w480-h640/IMG_1873%20(1).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>I want to share these shots of Cassie taken by The Mr. We call these her "glam" photos. She is a very photogenic cat and so sweet. She has decided she loves our dog, River, and follows him around the house. They sometimes touch noses which is really sweet. Especially since he is so much bigger than she is. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhet4AI65IJyokerKZfNQeUZ5pV1tQNZw2PC-vPtTZ3ZkpZx7v2vZSwE5tL7KXQeTIIbZSChuYR33E-SeIYpwImtinrlbKVApFtxvGC7JMe_OdB-zNgzASAtmPbZ1U6gdb_TjKsmC5eO9Ieh6UpZ_qpabuOjpJpm4ROTQBNK6UrnKxkAC5IPrryuQ2COrGC/s3021/IMG_8338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2868" data-original-width="3021" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhet4AI65IJyokerKZfNQeUZ5pV1tQNZw2PC-vPtTZ3ZkpZx7v2vZSwE5tL7KXQeTIIbZSChuYR33E-SeIYpwImtinrlbKVApFtxvGC7JMe_OdB-zNgzASAtmPbZ1U6gdb_TjKsmC5eO9Ieh6UpZ_qpabuOjpJpm4ROTQBNK6UrnKxkAC5IPrryuQ2COrGC/w640-h608/IMG_8338.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>And finally, nothing major, just some good food I have eaten recently. This was a spinach salad with a side of carrots paired with morocan style falafel balls. It was quite tasty!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeRR6-BayD88Ge59YdFlo4wsARPi9GJl8zM2VsEWbuHDUINIzhE0uXu3ktwPYUlpFNiF7qArPpfYE8JOE28GVb7_hj0fTV3rkFTb177uso2BUZdKu6EtCBq_1UcYyr1MVNBOs455_P-Ohmxt7BUMs1nFCApJJjw0ClApnu0VFYruTs8NRTwF-OGTjgVBIa/s4032/IMG_8346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeRR6-BayD88Ge59YdFlo4wsARPi9GJl8zM2VsEWbuHDUINIzhE0uXu3ktwPYUlpFNiF7qArPpfYE8JOE28GVb7_hj0fTV3rkFTb177uso2BUZdKu6EtCBq_1UcYyr1MVNBOs455_P-Ohmxt7BUMs1nFCApJJjw0ClApnu0VFYruTs8NRTwF-OGTjgVBIa/w640-h480/IMG_8346.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>And when I'm in need of comfort, there's nothing quite like a veggie plate at Cracker Barrel. I call this meal choice the "Aunt Beulah Special" because it reminds me of the foods that I used to enjoy at my Aunt Beulah's house when I was growing up. Such wonderful memories of times gone by and this particular food was extra delicious that day!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUkfTBxQi37VROaGv-G8Uo41vCPpt4JcLuTtmtRFTdXClZr6oqi1xdoU96cseP-zEp_0q6e5kFZimgShz5htHI7qVe5BGiSx15PgNQTlaD5FyplkBjs_22sC7Ou4ZBP35y2UhB2RJCZesLcfqZSeFheTlnULlyZw1AjsbrJ_YQkySgOr-0m7Njbs9GBfOC/s4032/IMG_1887.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUkfTBxQi37VROaGv-G8Uo41vCPpt4JcLuTtmtRFTdXClZr6oqi1xdoU96cseP-zEp_0q6e5kFZimgShz5htHI7qVe5BGiSx15PgNQTlaD5FyplkBjs_22sC7Ou4ZBP35y2UhB2RJCZesLcfqZSeFheTlnULlyZw1AjsbrJ_YQkySgOr-0m7Njbs9GBfOC/w640-h480/IMG_1887.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>So that pretty much catches us up on life recently I believe. I hope you enjoyed the Easter Decor and the general "this and that" info of how I have styled life recently. I'm very sporadic with posting these days so the best way to know when there is a new post is to either follow me (see follow me button at top of right hand column) or to subscribe and you will get an email when there is a new post. Otherwise, just check back regularly to see what's new on the blog. Let me know if you are doing any Easter/Spring decorating at your house. Or wearing Spring colors. Or........anything else you'd like to share! </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Until Next Time,</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Debbie (This and That)</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-75493919026600534512024-02-13T22:21:00.001-05:002024-02-13T22:21:10.822-05:00Looking For Spring In February<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Feeling In The Pink</i></span></h1><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiptVv3MIYELJYNyTqATYjroUA0J8K8xTH3LAUc0alIipUSlvhjX2knUsZ9renecDd7bRWPfi6nVwb94qK5JRs_Ry31YONa6Kq20igU98kHxRI93WbJ_-B9S9c8BXc9Hvzh4gldw9UeHTY9riW3RkqJpIV2ySAh5Tl1lZq_HMYheax1zpvLZRMrl93Ca2E/s4032/IMG_8317.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiptVv3MIYELJYNyTqATYjroUA0J8K8xTH3LAUc0alIipUSlvhjX2knUsZ9renecDd7bRWPfi6nVwb94qK5JRs_Ry31YONa6Kq20igU98kHxRI93WbJ_-B9S9c8BXc9Hvzh4gldw9UeHTY9riW3RkqJpIV2ySAh5Tl1lZq_HMYheax1zpvLZRMrl93Ca2E/w480-h640/IMG_8317.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Hi friends! I'm just popping in with a short post to wish all of you a very Happy Valentine's Day! I celebrated a bit early today with lunch out with The Mr. I'm wearing a new pink sweater with a multi-color necklace that just puts me in the mood for Spring.</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2gCCRlos_GbKosbJo0vUCe8vf6yI4o30L9_JbVBAs6YpdyJL-4skhtpI44jdpinhce0rDjIFX1D1WVNMfRnkMF6yJor6KV27Ad2HKVLAIpz5ioaubgkyrnflPE_amasJX_JP8-8SeDDCS6tiVdOQK-K5n9QvVDePrilPUlNWn2KIEYqfxdvrBUwBWhGu/s4032/IMG_8314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2gCCRlos_GbKosbJo0vUCe8vf6yI4o30L9_JbVBAs6YpdyJL-4skhtpI44jdpinhce0rDjIFX1D1WVNMfRnkMF6yJor6KV27Ad2HKVLAIpz5ioaubgkyrnflPE_amasJX_JP8-8SeDDCS6tiVdOQK-K5n9QvVDePrilPUlNWn2KIEYqfxdvrBUwBWhGu/w480-h640/IMG_8314.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I noticed this evening that it didn't get dark until well after 6 p.m. The clocks "spring forward" on March 10th which means that evenings will stay light even longer. I can't wait for that as I really dislike it getting dark so early in the evenings in the winter. Outside our church this past week, I have noticed the green stems of hyacinths starting to poke their way through the earth. All of these signs are hopeful to me that Spring isn't far away!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Pink is such a cheerful color and I enjoy wearing it a lot. It's also a Spring color in my opinion. Since Easter is early this year, on Sunday March 31st, I plan to start decorating soon for that holiday. So look for some pinks to be appearing in those decorations!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Enjoy a wonderful day and remember to love a little on yourself today! </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Until Next Time,</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Debbie</i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-91444487748026459082024-02-09T09:24:00.003-05:002024-02-09T09:24:56.821-05:00Faithful Friday Devotion The Greatest of These Is Love<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Satisfy;">I Corinthians 13: Love</span></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymkMx88CrK2d6iGNlBNWt46LQ9WCnosHWNKYKnVK72yBe0v-MfOCm6Vhhyp_EqS1TXIfevhv4VMTuEQJqcd4H6KM7BGweSASlcbO5e3PmhbX23p3NNwSvFNzeAV7b4IVbQPzqwDVq8kCU-Q6w681TIf0kUcLE1jOHO6Oau9R5YecIX24ZvEyUpb7ojzZf/s2298/IMG_8220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2298" data-original-width="642" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymkMx88CrK2d6iGNlBNWt46LQ9WCnosHWNKYKnVK72yBe0v-MfOCm6Vhhyp_EqS1TXIfevhv4VMTuEQJqcd4H6KM7BGweSASlcbO5e3PmhbX23p3NNwSvFNzeAV7b4IVbQPzqwDVq8kCU-Q6w681TIf0kUcLE1jOHO6Oau9R5YecIX24ZvEyUpb7ojzZf/w178-h640/IMG_8220.jpg" width="178" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Satisfy; font-size: x-large;"><i>And now these three remain : faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Satisfy; font-size: large;"><b><i>I Corinthians 13:13 (NIV)</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Satisfy; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Good morning friends! I hope your week has gone well and you are enjoying these first hours of your Friday morning. Since we are so close to Valentine's Day, I thought an appropriate devotional for this morning would be the verse from I Corinthians about Love.</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Love is such a used word in our language isn't it? In terms of Valentine's Day, it typically refers to romantic love although the card sellers have cards for every relationship from friends to school classmates to our pets! It has become more of a "fun" day to celebrate. As a teacher, I always enjoyed this fun aspect and the children decorating their Valentine boxes. And of course the actual day was filled with all sorts of excitement and a party with cookies and punch with everything red! It was fun but exhausting!</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>During Biblical times there was no such thing as Valentine's Day, of course, and if you read the full Chapter 13 you will see that Paul was focused on relationships in terms of love. Here is what Paul says in verses 3-7:</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><b><span class="text 1Cor-13-4" id="en-NIV-28670" style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; font-size: 19.2px;"><span class="versenum" style="display: inline; font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: normal; position: relative; top: auto; vertical-align: text-top;">4 </span>Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; font-size: 19.2px;"> </span><span class="text 1Cor-13-5" id="en-NIV-28671" style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; font-size: 19.2px;"><span class="versenum" style="display: inline; font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: normal; position: relative; top: auto; vertical-align: text-top;">5 </span>It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; font-size: 19.2px;"> </span><span class="text 1Cor-13-6" id="en-NIV-28672" style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; font-size: 19.2px;"><span class="versenum" style="display: inline; font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: normal; position: relative; top: auto; vertical-align: text-top;">6 </span>Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; font-size: 19.2px;"> </span><span class="text 1Cor-13-7 psuedo-selection" id="en-NIV-28673" style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; font-size: 19.2px; outline: rgb(0, 0, 0) dotted 1px;"><span class="versenum" style="display: inline; font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: normal; position: relative; top: auto; vertical-align: text-top;">7 </span>It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>I think of our world today and how, in so many ways, we seem to have gotten away from these Biblical thoughts about love. We don't always have to agree with one another. But we can still be civil and kind. </i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Love takes work. And that work is not always easy. But a great place to start that work is through focusing on our relationship with God. Through prayer and reading God's word and building our own personal relationship with Jesus we can get there.</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Blessings and Peace,</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Debbie</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>❤❤❤</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Satisfy; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-37886178652542130662024-02-01T13:36:00.001-05:002024-02-01T13:36:09.165-05:00Valentine Tree and Valentine Tiered Tray<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>My Changeover to Valentine Decor</i></span></h1><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oajPgD6d6jA02mfNFon24xNA0SR9J_lHjkHozFpjeMcLozCZzv248LcynYqHoQ9B4lYqNZO_7ronqYlYKKfPOTgQc3DhTi2fdBviCRwY8twR2_i8esPXzMSdbsNj8ZSbRxL2bsyZlFK6XHUnOEZJgd60GUcmNh6YJz13FBaKivXVIkZ3eRuV0IGcSl6p/s4032/IMG_8224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oajPgD6d6jA02mfNFon24xNA0SR9J_lHjkHozFpjeMcLozCZzv248LcynYqHoQ9B4lYqNZO_7ronqYlYKKfPOTgQc3DhTi2fdBviCRwY8twR2_i8esPXzMSdbsNj8ZSbRxL2bsyZlFK6XHUnOEZJgd60GUcmNh6YJz13FBaKivXVIkZ3eRuV0IGcSl6p/w480-h640/IMG_8224.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Hello friends and welcome to February! I've only managed to do one post this week and so, before we get too far into February and all things Valentine, I thought I would share my changeover to Valentine Decor. Sorry that there will be no Faithful Friday post this week. I'll try to do better for next week.</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZMSR-r1pjdPnaNtfJO1kzeX1QbzdSQgDSpLYzsKwJXJQBs2pPskDr65CGwkN2fcSffqK4bQAfnjtaQ7B6rEQvqLql2rNBV0DlyW8rT7cp63-yq3vRAWFX0Ew6onjcb39Td-7KVEzeHQfg_AKhDoMllPjoO00VG7eD41gjqNVTAaMOzzHIx_FQ9AZZuNN/s4032/IMG_8226.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZMSR-r1pjdPnaNtfJO1kzeX1QbzdSQgDSpLYzsKwJXJQBs2pPskDr65CGwkN2fcSffqK4bQAfnjtaQ7B6rEQvqLql2rNBV0DlyW8rT7cp63-yq3vRAWFX0Ew6onjcb39Td-7KVEzeHQfg_AKhDoMllPjoO00VG7eD41gjqNVTAaMOzzHIx_FQ9AZZuNN/w362-h640/IMG_8226.jpg" width="362" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I don't have lots and lots of Valentine decorations so there is still some winter decorations mixed in as you can see. I was ready to de-emphasize snowmen on the white light tree in the living room so I removed the snowmen and kept the white wreaths. I added the pink heart wreath and a couple of red and white wreaths with the red heart picks tucked in near the bottom of the tree. My stuffed red hearts under the tree are pieces I have enjoyed for over 25 years and the little squeezable snowman with red hearts is a new piece this year. It's nice to have a bit of a change on the living room tree.</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijG1c7wC54MbY81_WDLW4_dSpj4MUz671AWQC0sRWdcr8iUOtINJmBy0HiSvlENkzqL8JLMMEnFqJ2pMoCOnhaMENqK1Yw-bLV6qGjrwx-kWxY7AbCh4RA00rL9iO8NK5muY5d77yTJCM8PhnQ7IlBzD_c9Zkf0K1oN4Ls7IQ1rNh0NrFTabNgL3e_tq-x/s3853/IMG_8216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3853" data-original-width="2082" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijG1c7wC54MbY81_WDLW4_dSpj4MUz671AWQC0sRWdcr8iUOtINJmBy0HiSvlENkzqL8JLMMEnFqJ2pMoCOnhaMENqK1Yw-bLV6qGjrwx-kWxY7AbCh4RA00rL9iO8NK5muY5d77yTJCM8PhnQ7IlBzD_c9Zkf0K1oN4Ls7IQ1rNh0NrFTabNgL3e_tq-x/w346-h640/IMG_8216.jpg" width="346" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Here is the tree all lit up at night. I'm so glad to have this little tree up for the winter months. It really makes me feel better on these dreary winter days when it gets dark so very early. I enjoy looking at it all through the evening! </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRu1wvOZBYEG2k7yzsbCnuJvpkyKWaPhreEiB_ju5rLhzGfIVrxmwmHqh76GGQGm4dGRyUrpzGN58VzBKHQOKWtCqNl36a-VsjssiWh8OEq3GgYS16M_reriF3Z5H4uQ7Qbv4ul7QGRpMD5GKZr7BABq_s-Gv0CCeUieXJAZGhZw9RLDA71KsP6kl3rrht/s2824/IMG_8220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2824" data-original-width="2344" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRu1wvOZBYEG2k7yzsbCnuJvpkyKWaPhreEiB_ju5rLhzGfIVrxmwmHqh76GGQGm4dGRyUrpzGN58VzBKHQOKWtCqNl36a-VsjssiWh8OEq3GgYS16M_reriF3Z5H4uQ7Qbv4ul7QGRpMD5GKZr7BABq_s-Gv0CCeUieXJAZGhZw9RLDA71KsP6kl3rrht/w532-h640/IMG_8220.jpg" width="532" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I decided this year to put the tiered tray on the radio/bookcase cabinet in my music room rather than on the little foyer table. I think it really looks lovely in this spot. If you follow my blog from previous years you will most likely recognize some of the little pieces on the trays. The little bear with the broom candle on the top tier and the little wooden snowman holding a star on the bottom tier are new-to-me pieces that I recently thrifted. The red heart wreath to the left and the LOVE sign to the right pair well with the tiered tray. If you have ever visited Debbie Barna's <a href="https://debbie-dabbleblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Dabble blog</a> you will see that she takes many items like the LOVE sign from the Dollar Tree and adds to them to make them really beautiful. I didn't do that as you can see. Do visit Debbie's blog, though, to see her amazing Valentine decor! She decorates trees all year long in her home. </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC25svSj8-9v_lugwd5r3wynNXMUKK7qJrFJx-Hw_25dot2AdFb75t0sYE1Z61YEe0HLYeX9xtZz2ryHSugVdwnElSrRBsML2BxvuQFnfuHHsmEFqPmqx8Fr8YUhD2Ff6a1dASGdZjcWLZ5yuk2KFwltMlgndjEPsyF-Lz268n9d8ez4Ad3GyPf1McRtdk/s3450/IMG_8200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3450" data-original-width="2473" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC25svSj8-9v_lugwd5r3wynNXMUKK7qJrFJx-Hw_25dot2AdFb75t0sYE1Z61YEe0HLYeX9xtZz2ryHSugVdwnElSrRBsML2BxvuQFnfuHHsmEFqPmqx8Fr8YUhD2Ff6a1dASGdZjcWLZ5yuk2KFwltMlgndjEPsyF-Lz268n9d8ez4Ad3GyPf1McRtdk/w458-h640/IMG_8200.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">And finally, I wanted to share these beautiful flowers that were on the altar at church on Sunday. A sweet couple who attend our church placed them there to honor myself, our music director and pianist and the chancel and handbell choir members as a thank you for our music program and in their words,"the joy we bring each week." I thought that was so lovely and the music director and pianist voted for me to bring the flowers home. So now I have this gorgeous arrangement to enjoy as part of my Valentine decor!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmQ5dea0tSi4EKnK-l6ksGcpVq-6EZ95NVi-cjXHtu9HZwOUWAeKgDtxL_MCMAa7HS_plzXgbjQeji4pJ30wUbciQR2i5AUDgrrHAzcEWPfjhzYv3KIvj_6NG9eZzaiBfdZhhspH3N9JA3cSEj_aNWNNm5U2-ytCsf5W9hDC-gh43bRV_974jcjJ0vt5a/s634/unnamed%20(11).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="353" data-original-width="634" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmQ5dea0tSi4EKnK-l6ksGcpVq-6EZ95NVi-cjXHtu9HZwOUWAeKgDtxL_MCMAa7HS_plzXgbjQeji4pJ30wUbciQR2i5AUDgrrHAzcEWPfjhzYv3KIvj_6NG9eZzaiBfdZhhspH3N9JA3cSEj_aNWNNm5U2-ytCsf5W9hDC-gh43bRV_974jcjJ0vt5a/w640-h356/unnamed%20(11).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> And one more thing to share before I finish up this post. My friend, Sharon, shared with me that there is a new line of fabric out called, "Deborah's Garden." I asked her to send me the link so I could see a fabric named after me! I love the fact that the fabric has colors on it that I love, especially the blues, and even butterflies! If I were a better sewer I would definitely be thinking of all sorts of things I could create from this pretty fabric. But alas......maybe some pillow cases??!!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I hope your week is going well and that you enjoyed this post and, perhaps, got some ideas for your own home decor. Or some inspiration...or just enjoyed looking at the pictures. I'll be back next week with more.</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Until next time,</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Debbie </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-21371517813289593142024-01-25T23:00:00.001-05:002024-01-25T23:00:00.164-05:00Faithful Friday Devotion Growing Healthy In God<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Finding Nourishment In God</i></span></h1><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><table 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/AVvXsEjB7BTgtKBMPalnP6rOWua0bWiTcpSFFDMNd9QR7Xu5Yai4HWrMf8pSgMVzuOPHvkpn6y2Q_nJdkIjHi4rmc2rp8rnYPaY2PDJxAn4UXW_1Q9i6uRo4DwV82I5P4Zq5QoOZMuE3gfnHgG5-on6lAmD7vTe9h-8PNstyowj2OG-kAO0jnsIAYqj4-oKEzXy7/s5760/bible-wood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5760" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7BTgtKBMPalnP6rOWua0bWiTcpSFFDMNd9QR7Xu5Yai4HWrMf8pSgMVzuOPHvkpn6y2Q_nJdkIjHi4rmc2rp8rnYPaY2PDJxAn4UXW_1Q9i6uRo4DwV82I5P4Zq5QoOZMuE3gfnHgG5-on6lAmD7vTe9h-8PNstyowj2OG-kAO0jnsIAYqj4-oKEzXy7/w640-h426/bible-wood.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #f2f2f2;"><span style="color: #777777; font-family: Inter, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-wrap: nowrap;">Image by jcomp on Freepik</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i>Hello friends. Welcome to another Faithful Friday devotional. I hope that your week</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i>has gone well. Tell me....are you getting your nourishment each day? No, I'm not </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i>talking about nourishment from food. But rather, are you getting your nourishment</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i>from God? </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i>Colossians 2:19 says: </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i><b>"We can grow up healthy in God only as he nourishes us."</b></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i>(The Message)</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i>Staying in touch with God is an important part of finding this nourishment. </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i><b>So, how do we stay in touch? </b></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i>I believe that the best way to stay in touch with God is through <b>talking to Him</b>.</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i>Praying is such an important part of the Christian walk. </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i>Psalm 27: 8 says:</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i><b>My heart has heard you say, "Come and talk with me, O my people."</b></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i><b>And my heart responds, "Lord, I am coming."</b></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i>(The Living Bible)</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i>Another way to stay in touch with God, is through <b>reading the scriptures</b> and</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i>meditating on them. Thinking about what a scripture is saying to me and </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i>thinking about what God wants me to hear and learn from the scripture is </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i>an important part of my walk with the Lord. </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #777777; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><i>In II Timothy 3:16-17 We read the following</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; text-align: start;"><i><b>There’s nothing like the written Word of God for showing you the way to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another—showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way. Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us.</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; text-align: start;"><i>(The Message)</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; text-align: start;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; text-align: start;"><i>Praying and reading the Bible is my way of staying in touch with God on a daily basis. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; text-align: start;"><i>This keeps me nourished and healthy as a Christian.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; text-align: start;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; text-align: start;"><i>How about you? How do you stay in touch with God?</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; text-align: start;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; text-align: start;"><i>Blessings and Peace,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; text-align: start;"><i>Debbie</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; text-align: start;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; text-align: start;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7HjtEI4sHytFBi5mtNoKleD-J4pKjNv7kPPgqKkaC8LyUZXXLmvSI5f-egCzexzVV3Wb7HK6PxQOWQC6-vnBaN3NLRoSUFyqymm2i-lKBGi-1A4Y1QFurEfJaTz34y9el9RnRVUw7fLNaXkFqZllPf9bC6qpkoDN2BpzCRHWIRAqyyRfUQCGepYigft7r" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7HjtEI4sHytFBi5mtNoKleD-J4pKjNv7kPPgqKkaC8LyUZXXLmvSI5f-egCzexzVV3Wb7HK6PxQOWQC6-vnBaN3NLRoSUFyqymm2i-lKBGi-1A4Y1QFurEfJaTz34y9el9RnRVUw7fLNaXkFqZllPf9bC6qpkoDN2BpzCRHWIRAqyyRfUQCGepYigft7r=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; text-align: start;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><i><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-1123056732133621622024-01-23T17:09:00.004-05:002024-01-23T17:09:31.822-05:00What's In My Reading Basket?<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: georgia;">Books I'm Reading</span></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3xbUh9lnNKEDSq1lE9RT4TE2uz69BgyJZxi1V6pw7xhZ7oWDpiB2eQpviTHR3bdWHo5OQXktCQl0sODv927ncA2jvmsJmx-lJLCHnhvOge4zbPmTW4MyRVRWAOni2XqdbS2IDyLJfKp8xUAoG-xPQuklstl-ZqCHTTS2Vp99lvDxpJpCwLglru5gvvd7/s3887/IMG_8186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3887" data-original-width="2794" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3xbUh9lnNKEDSq1lE9RT4TE2uz69BgyJZxi1V6pw7xhZ7oWDpiB2eQpviTHR3bdWHo5OQXktCQl0sODv927ncA2jvmsJmx-lJLCHnhvOge4zbPmTW4MyRVRWAOni2XqdbS2IDyLJfKp8xUAoG-xPQuklstl-ZqCHTTS2Vp99lvDxpJpCwLglru5gvvd7/w460-h640/IMG_8186.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Hi friends! My reading basket is chock full of books right now-some I've already finished, some I'm reading right now and some that I have yet to read. So today, I'm sharing what's in my reading basket with you in case you need some ideas for a good read. A few of the authors represented here are tried and true authors that I have followed for years and others are new-to-me authors. I did a bit of book shopping for Christmas and scored some really good titles. Combine that with a gifted book from a friend and you can see I will be kept busy reading for quite a while!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pMJjB7uPGJ0DYZOhRWlmeY0Tm11dsJC7A3teg5uf8hdS1Oerog5lyYYesFMc5llttoij2CH1OT1MT9aj9o8SOP2eGZgky3M_AuycBKYCkSOGnrIdwbrCEysph4S7XoNSkQS-ybsnLjIEKiTCaI6m0nV2ZOIsMAQAa3HBBMCXJIMl-qV24NSMk4ujjvEm/s3791/IMG_8190.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3791" data-original-width="2540" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pMJjB7uPGJ0DYZOhRWlmeY0Tm11dsJC7A3teg5uf8hdS1Oerog5lyYYesFMc5llttoij2CH1OT1MT9aj9o8SOP2eGZgky3M_AuycBKYCkSOGnrIdwbrCEysph4S7XoNSkQS-ybsnLjIEKiTCaI6m0nV2ZOIsMAQAa3HBBMCXJIMl-qV24NSMk4ujjvEm/w428-h640/IMG_8190.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>I just finished reading, "Devil's Delight," an M.C. Beaton book with R.W. Green. I have loved these Agatha Raisin mysteries for years and was happy that after Marion Chesney's death (M.C. Beaton) her friend and colleague was going to continue writing books about the character. This book was a cute and fun read in which Agatha is up to her old tricks running her detective agency and solving a mystery which takes her to a nudist colony! Although Bill Wong and James Lacey play a very small part in this book, I was happy to see that Charles, Simon, Patrick, Mrs. Bloxby and Toni are all present and accounted for. The mystery itself was interesting and held my attention throughout. I do feel, though, that Agatha has lost a bit of the "edge" that I enjoyed when M.C. Beaton was still writing these books. It's so hard for a new author to write in the style of someone else, in my opinion, and I have seen this happen with other favorite books. This won't stop me from reading future Agatha Raisin mysteries penned by R.W. Green, however.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>I'm in the middle of reading two books right now; "Home for Christmas" by Andrew Greeley and "An Unsuitable Attachment" by Barbara Pym. The Andrew Greeley book was a Christmas gift from a friend and is the first book by this author that I have read. Since Greeley was a Catholic Priest it is no surprise that this book has a religious theme. It is the fictional story of a soldier turned unwilling hero who is "killed" in battle and goes to heaven in what is later termed a "near death experience." While in heaven, the soldier meets people he knew on Earth and has an interview with God who is called The One. I must say that this book is taking me a long time to read because I find myself savoring each reading session and then needing to chew on what I have read before continuing once more. I have a feeling I will be reading another Andrew Greeley book in the future. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>This is the third Barbara Pym book that I have read and so far, "An Unsuitable Attachment" is holding my attention. All of the Pym books I have read take place in England and have a vicar in the story. This book is no exception. I'm enjoying the librarian of the story, named Ianthe Broome, and wondering if there will be a romance blooming between her and Rupert Stonebird, the anthropologist. Or am I completely on the wrong track? This book seems to contain quirky characters with equally quirky names and has been a fun read so far. This author was originally recommended on a book site I follow as comparable to my beloved author, Miss Read. I do not really see any comparison between Miss Read and Barbara Pym other than both authors wrote books that took place in England and had Church of England priests in them. To me, the comparison ends there.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>"Hooked on a Feline" by Sofie Kelly and "Time of Fog and Fire" by Rhys Bowen both contain stories about characters that I have read about before many times and enjoyed. Sofie Kelly is the author of the "Magical Cats" series which I love and I look forward to reading "Hooked on a Feline" soon to see what mystery those crazy and magical cats, Owen and Hercules, are going to help solve this time! If you like cats and mysteries I highly recommend the Magical Cats series to you. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>This particular Rhys Bowen book is a Molly Murphy Mystery and takes place later in this particular series. I have read a few Molly Murphy mysteries before and have enjoyed them. I mostly know Rhys Bowen's writing through her other series, "Her Royal Spyness" and have read and enjoyed several books in that series. This particular Molly Murphy book takes place in 1906 in New York City and follows Molly to San Francisco where she attempts to help her police captain husband solve a mystery. Molly reminds me, in a small way, of the Maisie Dobbs character in the books by Jacqueline Winspear. I'm looking forward to reading this particular book soon.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>A totally new-to-me-author is Hazel Holt who wrote the Mrs. Malory Mystery series. I found out about this author on a book site I follow on FaceBook and decided to give her books a try. The book I found at our local used book store is actually the final Sheila Malory mystery so I'm starting the series at the very end. We'll see after I am finished with this book if I want to go back to some of the earlier titles and read more. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>So that's what is in my book basket right now. Are you familiar with any of these titles? Have you read any of these authors before? What is in your book basket (or night stand or book shelf) right now? Be sure to share so we can all learn about some new reads! And be sure to check back on Friday for another Faithful Friday devotional!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Until Next Time,</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Debbie</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-88620455409878018102024-01-18T23:00:00.004-05:002024-01-18T23:00:00.305-05:00Faithful Friday Losing Anxiety and Finding Peace<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; text-align: left;"><i><h1 style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">A Faithful Friday Post</span></i></h1><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierukjIuPXeENQO7b4PGxzEehNlUdnyuNDPW1fHPVWIwuWRhgnEvbSeA93CHyYR5lPz2pe8AJaxzF_yatGHoeDGqfHYg2n_zGR-rLlWxA_-HFU1HsEwEHLV6_50INMij37LdcEg-NE8JfOsl2Y8zn0oZWzQplu2Tp29rqxymCB4mtR5SVSSu0JdSIGArBk/s4032/IMG-7097.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierukjIuPXeENQO7b4PGxzEehNlUdnyuNDPW1fHPVWIwuWRhgnEvbSeA93CHyYR5lPz2pe8AJaxzF_yatGHoeDGqfHYg2n_zGR-rLlWxA_-HFU1HsEwEHLV6_50INMij37LdcEg-NE8JfOsl2Y8zn0oZWzQplu2Tp29rqxymCB4mtR5SVSSu0JdSIGArBk/w300-h400/IMG-7097.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></i></div><div style="font-family: "Merriweather Web", Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><i style="font-size: large;"><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: "Merriweather Web", Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><i style="font-size: large;">Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ</i><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Jesus.</span></div></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Merriweather Web", Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Philippians 4:6-7</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Merriweather Web", Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Hello friends and welcome to my first Faithful Friday post of the year! I mentioned in my <a href="https://www.debbiestyleslife.com/2024/01/happy-2024-and-my-word-of-year.html" target="_blank">post about my new words of the year </a>that I also chose a scripture for the year. That scripture is Philippians 4:6-7 and is the basis of today's devotion. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>It is so draining to have anxiety, isn't it? Few things cause such misery as being a worrier and I'm sorry to say that I often find myself worrying and/or being anxious about things. Thinking about the "what ifs" of life can sap energy, cause mental distress and affect our health. As a person of faith, I know that God is in control. But, I still find myself feeling anxious, even about things that are totally out of my control. Not just personal things but events happening in the world around me. There's a whole lot of "stuff" happening in the world right now, isn't there? Much of it is not good. That can contribute to one's anxiety, as well. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Paul's letter to the Philippians was actually written while he was in jail. Talk about an anxiety inducing place to be! And yet, he admonishes the Philippians to not be anxious about anything! Instead, he tells them to pray about everything and to also be thankful. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Prayer and gratitude are key components of not having anxiety according to Paul. He also mentions supplication, which means to ask for something earnestly. In other words, we need to ask God for our desires and what we need, thank Him for the many blessings He has given us, give to Him our worries and then leave it all in His very capable hands. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>It is my belief that trust plays a huge part in having the peace of God guarding our hearts and minds, We have to <b>trust</b> that God has planned our life, has our best interests at heart and loves us more than we could ever imagine. Even if circumstances aren't the best. God is still with us and loves us and is working on our behalf. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>This doesn't sugar coat the fact that life can be very hard and health issues, losses and traumas can all affect us in life. But those things happening doesn't mean that God doesn't love us. In John 16:33, Jesus said that in this life we will have tribulation but to be of good cheer for He has overcome the world. Jesus also said that He was telling us this so that we might have peace. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>It's so hard to leave our worries and cares in God's hands and not try to take them back into our own hands! That is why I want to really focus on Philippians 4:6-7 in the coming year. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Putting my trust in God, praying and being thankful and then feeling God's peace is so much more desirable than sitting with anxiety and worry don't you think? </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>What are your thoughts about anxiety, worry and Philippians 4?</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Blessings and Peace Until Next Time,</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Debbie</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIW_w28gvWvh7IY4PRhtZ3jm5OV-D4-SAdnW_XI-PMZZedrLiO6_Wwd7Y_WT_higUvlnyrIpzPSj72qJPpgDwzi10_Knx-vFAyqGZxwJWhM_93S9e8lx_y5kTSWBgVtm2WfqN6t1yeHmGbuZ5C89q8Ifbsj2ryl3W-gupF9FM8xu0NtCZi-VxHkThESlI-/s1650/%E2%80%9CI%20have%20told%20you%20these%20things,%20so%20that%20in%20me%20you%20may%20have%20peace.%20In%20this%20world%20you%20will%20have%20trouble.%20But%20take%20heart!%20I%20have%20overcome%20the%20world.%E2%80%9D%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIW_w28gvWvh7IY4PRhtZ3jm5OV-D4-SAdnW_XI-PMZZedrLiO6_Wwd7Y_WT_higUvlnyrIpzPSj72qJPpgDwzi10_Knx-vFAyqGZxwJWhM_93S9e8lx_y5kTSWBgVtm2WfqN6t1yeHmGbuZ5C89q8Ifbsj2ryl3W-gupF9FM8xu0NtCZi-VxHkThESlI-/w400-h309/%E2%80%9CI%20have%20told%20you%20these%20things,%20so%20that%20in%20me%20you%20may%20have%20peace.%20In%20this%20world%20you%20will%20have%20trouble.%20But%20take%20heart!%20I%20have%20overcome%20the%20world.%E2%80%9D%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">John 16:33</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Merriweather Web", Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Merriweather Web", Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-53409673885730168132024-01-12T21:02:00.001-05:002024-01-12T21:02:06.290-05:00Tan Striped Sweater, Easy Tasty Meals, Cat Antics and More<h1 style="text-align: center;"> A Little Bit of This and That</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQo5wpj2r9dMNcmL__L8_781kk6ccz_efcO2ozzpPzQv2SWWggpLvLZ2j866hOTIR-AdSuM9faCsKmFR_F-_heL2PusHUjzxO1rw7jLgFA5pA5UP1gjMsqc4pz5V9sJoycGp6BAXq5EcsjK4d8pi6kG-OVYfP1uGtNfwkHlV_Q9-MUpChXlFxvUiY75qhq/s1463/IMG_8120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1463" data-original-width="1377" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQo5wpj2r9dMNcmL__L8_781kk6ccz_efcO2ozzpPzQv2SWWggpLvLZ2j866hOTIR-AdSuM9faCsKmFR_F-_heL2PusHUjzxO1rw7jLgFA5pA5UP1gjMsqc4pz5V9sJoycGp6BAXq5EcsjK4d8pi6kG-OVYfP1uGtNfwkHlV_Q9-MUpChXlFxvUiY75qhq/w602-h640/IMG_8120.jpg" width="602" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Hello everyone! In true "this and that" fashion, this post is going to share something for everyone including fashion, food, pets, parties and more. Hope you enjoy!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz06KgN-JKythpXDLZDNXs-eZChN3w-OcRSK0UwpiGbIGsRvdsA-gNTeS3U2litfB54oxakwFdTClWq7pDu_m5aLjk1Pw_Ov0uVvz4ZLTMmZ7FeVMLieQbOdBbShSnWzgIXl8Jo7B4cJOqDbmlW6ppfv1cdG1cMbrUiFcoEW-crZSfVVjrTvgZQ8JTi6yo/s2028/IMG_8142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2028" data-original-width="1412" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz06KgN-JKythpXDLZDNXs-eZChN3w-OcRSK0UwpiGbIGsRvdsA-gNTeS3U2litfB54oxakwFdTClWq7pDu_m5aLjk1Pw_Ov0uVvz4ZLTMmZ7FeVMLieQbOdBbShSnWzgIXl8Jo7B4cJOqDbmlW6ppfv1cdG1cMbrUiFcoEW-crZSfVVjrTvgZQ8JTi6yo/w446-h640/IMG_8142.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>I've been working on adding some new sweaters to my closet and this one I ordered from Blair. It's called a tunic sweater as it has a longer length which I really like. I also like the cowl neck. The sleeves are a tad long but that is minor in my book and I just roll them up. It pairs well with jeans but can also be dressed up with dressier pants. I'm definitely a sweater girl and have quite a collection of sweaters that I wear all winter long. How about you? I'll provide the link for this <a href="https://www.blair.com/elisabeth-williams%C2%A0cashmere-like-cowl-neck-sweater/B16264.html?isClearance=false" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elisabeth Williams sweater</a> in case you are interested in doing a little shopping. I'm not promoting items for Blair. I do enjoy items I have ordered from them, however. I also ordered this <a href="https://www.blair.com/fair-isle-sweater/B16335.html?isClearance=false" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fair Isle sweater</a> and really like it as well. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFgXwk6MKUYK4-etBqWCJKEcq-wqQheRbZsg3SzwGxfJAY-cbS8vO8dzyUZG8cro7mNUEDhJ_gr9NqWR70M4aPx6oYf2DP8c-zri2I68LChuZiSeLEXpek1v9rG1ZPQ1juv2m_kxt327D6Pe6EApbZtjlnXZV8aCDp7x-qUbuLmzrXjBbDaMZcpnqQI1Lq/s3653/IMG_8085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3021" data-original-width="3653" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFgXwk6MKUYK4-etBqWCJKEcq-wqQheRbZsg3SzwGxfJAY-cbS8vO8dzyUZG8cro7mNUEDhJ_gr9NqWR70M4aPx6oYf2DP8c-zri2I68LChuZiSeLEXpek1v9rG1ZPQ1juv2m_kxt327D6Pe6EApbZtjlnXZV8aCDp7x-qUbuLmzrXjBbDaMZcpnqQI1Lq/w640-h530/IMG_8085.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Since the holidays, I have been working a little harder on making sure to provide nutritious meals for The Mr. and myself. So, here are a few meals we have enjoyed. Feel free to take any ideas from here that you think you might like. And please share any ideas you have for easy, healthy meals. This was a recent breakfast. I incorporated sauteed mini tomatoes into an egg white omelet served with sliced banana and whole wheat toast. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgod4QQbM9wkrp25kTd_vtDCbYS-22pUirDNDIhFL_UBVLd08ee9c7-wXBGOSPpgZ6z-gLHqv2qWHRwoqrpMGUJNq25gAHwSNtFZWJVdYcZQX6V2KaT26DIM0PHxGYiMGuqQBCnfuPRpl7A0Z4iSS4lWdaygbvojbv8WjxBF7j0CMEtBHSnwNW-LdOS8LFC/s4032/IMG_8172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgod4QQbM9wkrp25kTd_vtDCbYS-22pUirDNDIhFL_UBVLd08ee9c7-wXBGOSPpgZ6z-gLHqv2qWHRwoqrpMGUJNq25gAHwSNtFZWJVdYcZQX6V2KaT26DIM0PHxGYiMGuqQBCnfuPRpl7A0Z4iSS4lWdaygbvojbv8WjxBF7j0CMEtBHSnwNW-LdOS8LFC/w640-h480/IMG_8172.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This salad was really delish! Mixed greens tossed with mini tomatoes and topped with a salad topper of dried cranberries and almonds. I have been making my own salad dressings using a tablespoon of either apple cider or balsamic vinegar with about two tablespoons of olive oil, onion and garlic powder. Sometimes I add a dollop of honey mustard. Whisk well and pour over your salad. So good!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWKVM_cmzAcRbDpgH2NKFkiKMy8BzFKcVHPUAFn16lX0RkGdnyzvMmVvXPnF2ZSBfXrqQPs5YOs1V3HSdcSNJLSv767Ua0X-JiC6EuRRx8b70UY0PI_RIOf26FXrkgnB26qmyLHel9CTT3dJwoAR93MH57v-vnULokI31KgNZxAu5L7bD-ZTRbT5m_Jurw/s3564/IMG_8168.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3564" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWKVM_cmzAcRbDpgH2NKFkiKMy8BzFKcVHPUAFn16lX0RkGdnyzvMmVvXPnF2ZSBfXrqQPs5YOs1V3HSdcSNJLSv767Ua0X-JiC6EuRRx8b70UY0PI_RIOf26FXrkgnB26qmyLHel9CTT3dJwoAR93MH57v-vnULokI31KgNZxAu5L7bD-ZTRbT5m_Jurw/w640-h544/IMG_8168.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And this meal turned out really well the other night. I made salmon patties using pre-packaged salmon mixed with an egg white, onion powder, garlic powder, finely minced onion and bread crumbs. I mixed all the ingredients well, formed patties and browned the patties in a skillet with a little olive oil. Then, I baked the patties at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. I served the patties on top of a garden salad with potatoes on the side. We both really enjoyed this meal.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZrpefubuNiE_LvvfDx6RIFJQxkrxS29-wwt_m53c1Jcg590w57mvEOST9JNofGqyh6O5_l8waOXMg8g-7heV9BzA3-NNaYq0gw93Eq61GzG-CtLeiR0gGlsvNmdj0nSp-hfR1jOnT_g8ytytXGi18MgocJ4q3tpWZzTbhSLGfXhhRgvDZzkVGplazcP8Y/s3024/IMG_8071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2860" data-original-width="3024" height="606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZrpefubuNiE_LvvfDx6RIFJQxkrxS29-wwt_m53c1Jcg590w57mvEOST9JNofGqyh6O5_l8waOXMg8g-7heV9BzA3-NNaYq0gw93Eq61GzG-CtLeiR0gGlsvNmdj0nSp-hfR1jOnT_g8ytytXGi18MgocJ4q3tpWZzTbhSLGfXhhRgvDZzkVGplazcP8Y/w640-h606/IMG_8071.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">After sharing so many photos of our dog, River, lately I thought I would devote this post to sharing some of what Cassie and Garden have been up to lately. As you can see in the pic, Cassie has started the new year by getting on the scales! We can all probably identify with the feeling of peeking at the number and not wanting anyone else to see it! I think you're just purrrrfect that way you are, Cassie!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLzcd17_SvdcdyMsXQo1D9k6_7zDrP_tTo37fS3kCxUvZXpSkvOTsPtnGz84C8X_onFBCnpkkYUS6tywqHBCl8O3mZSkWINajs1WH5P7uPYp5HhWPZ2a_yfs2_NcQ_Qn0-7pruXB69B45yU37ov5BXhqOxi44NB7QLKnehg_hvDZoyEVhUYtrG1aAsTZO/s2698/IMG_1500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2698" data-original-width="1688" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLzcd17_SvdcdyMsXQo1D9k6_7zDrP_tTo37fS3kCxUvZXpSkvOTsPtnGz84C8X_onFBCnpkkYUS6tywqHBCl8O3mZSkWINajs1WH5P7uPYp5HhWPZ2a_yfs2_NcQ_Qn0-7pruXB69B45yU37ov5BXhqOxi44NB7QLKnehg_hvDZoyEVhUYtrG1aAsTZO/w400-h640/IMG_1500.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Meanwhile, Garden has been devoting a lot of time to her hobby of sitting in boxes. (Photo by The Mr.) She finds that this shape of box fits her to a "T" although she enjoys other shapes as well. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgYlf6nsHT393FFizXlxxYyFNIAdMWSWcBtzfZVUMjQ8dSAKOhbmxSZBvGMk_8uJotXaNxesjCt5ozxCQqzWoBmBenoA4msRaCWLJpDQFZrhrhzDLDe2RhJzImcmXbCaQS1ugzOZXRNc4cFdI1osAeROMgkOQ10MWRIBZqAvIKmnClXxUp4C_czlzwNlcq/s3140/IMG_1495.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3140" data-original-width="1572" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgYlf6nsHT393FFizXlxxYyFNIAdMWSWcBtzfZVUMjQ8dSAKOhbmxSZBvGMk_8uJotXaNxesjCt5ozxCQqzWoBmBenoA4msRaCWLJpDQFZrhrhzDLDe2RhJzImcmXbCaQS1ugzOZXRNc4cFdI1osAeROMgkOQ10MWRIBZqAvIKmnClXxUp4C_czlzwNlcq/w320-h640/IMG_1495.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Both girls also love their perches and sit on them all the time. (I won't tell you how many perches we have throughout the house for them. Can you say spoiled cats?!) Cassie loves to jump and climb and Garden likes the perches that have hidey holes on them. Both girls like the scratching posts on the bottoms. The Mr. snapped this photo just before Garden knocked Cassie off the top of the perch. That is a "prized spot" for both of our girls. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCaf46lQHRvY_fwofC0ErPdgHpXScTCGe3Yj4281w8qquTxad5J3Lyf22hOiEvO7rM6F5TJCEIm3z_KIeC050IsQbCof7tayCNoBGna9Kk5ziHsyMjgPB5y3g7k9g2rYq9ajnsWHymywjVwglLD9fNwYaHyjKxxjKXT6hRlavepIazqGC6DXpH60bMgskH/s3932/IMG_1463.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2828" data-original-width="3932" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCaf46lQHRvY_fwofC0ErPdgHpXScTCGe3Yj4281w8qquTxad5J3Lyf22hOiEvO7rM6F5TJCEIm3z_KIeC050IsQbCof7tayCNoBGna9Kk5ziHsyMjgPB5y3g7k9g2rYq9ajnsWHymywjVwglLD9fNwYaHyjKxxjKXT6hRlavepIazqGC6DXpH60bMgskH/w640-h460/IMG_1463.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I had a fun time last weekend celebrating birthdays with these two lovely ladies. We all have a birthday within about a month of each other and, this year, each of us celebrated a "significant" number for our birthday. We decided to join forces and celebrate together with our other friends. What a fun night we had with good food, delicious cake, laughter, games and fellowship. As I said on Facebook, getting a year older isn't so bad when you have good friends to celebrate with! Thanks Sallyanne and Jennifer! ❤❤❤</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7w9p9K3iGTSrHumSoREyfpsH7oilM1Bp6efbrvJTTW0j3W6Tbds-atgy5trvJ-Fzd0dm4ZY2NOIN-6OPQEJMlkPakJMPBWAcx_fhIrj639ACngyF4YOU-PNcFZpCfKae2fWKKXUPX0eH4Xn4TVAY6HE1t-nSxboAvM1jjSsh3JrPZFuVgrkOhyphenhyphenUef4Toy/s4032/IMG_8074.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7w9p9K3iGTSrHumSoREyfpsH7oilM1Bp6efbrvJTTW0j3W6Tbds-atgy5trvJ-Fzd0dm4ZY2NOIN-6OPQEJMlkPakJMPBWAcx_fhIrj639ACngyF4YOU-PNcFZpCfKae2fWKKXUPX0eH4Xn4TVAY6HE1t-nSxboAvM1jjSsh3JrPZFuVgrkOhyphenhyphenUef4Toy/w480-h640/IMG_8074.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Finally, I want to share how I have decorated the top of the radio cabinet (bookcase) in my music room using a blue theme. After Christmas it really looked bare so I added this beautiful blue quilted bowl created by my friend, Sharon. I also have a unique calendar that Sharon gave me for my birthday (it has cards that you change out for each month) and a blue tile that says, "Home is where we love, rest, dream and nest." That is certainly true of my home and, I hope it is true for you and your home as well!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcAAm6-ViloxDZAQQwopNlup9BeDPr9Ss4E03uVWjk2jj421_XampY2-VDXpCqGpPxpKBvYng1hXq71UlrVy0JDeRoHNeh-xubA91AlwxZU8tVud9eDbagSTTg2i_slBedMVDi9h190vHQUUe_I-GbRizFwUIKRFNFA413AAcOs1m3kE3hQkX4w6TtTsW0/s4032/IMG_8023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcAAm6-ViloxDZAQQwopNlup9BeDPr9Ss4E03uVWjk2jj421_XampY2-VDXpCqGpPxpKBvYng1hXq71UlrVy0JDeRoHNeh-xubA91AlwxZU8tVud9eDbagSTTg2i_slBedMVDi9h190vHQUUe_I-GbRizFwUIKRFNFA413AAcOs1m3kE3hQkX4w6TtTsW0/w640-h480/IMG_8023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This has been a busy post and I hope that you found something within it that you enjoyed, learned from or just liked looking at! Maybe even something that made you smile! That's my goal and I surely enjoy sharing a little bit of my life with you right here on the blog. Be sure to leave a comment. I love hearing from you! I leave you with a sunset seen from my kitchen door. How pretty is that?!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Until Next Time,</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Debbie (This and That)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><br /></i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-40081307240565826732024-01-09T13:16:00.000-05:002024-01-09T13:16:12.471-05:00Happy 2024 and My Word Of The Year<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #333333; font-family: "Merriweather Web", Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; text-align: left;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-3Cw3isFlQzScZitxj-SFb0MLP24O6XzbxqMK7r1n-6IGfzmEQ8HulJcbr_UELyCNsyCFb1oX6PICAjDt9HXGyG51RKNaVTxXXLOEZ2Qju1v6Fgf1b1lT8Lan6twKBOTmT7S43g5mRujQoxSV5AjL_hYb6lD9MJRdjh8IW_-YrMlbWOIvPDMAg0HQ2svD/s1920/Colorful%20Collage%20Word%20Puzzle%20Fun%20Presentation.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-3Cw3isFlQzScZitxj-SFb0MLP24O6XzbxqMK7r1n-6IGfzmEQ8HulJcbr_UELyCNsyCFb1oX6PICAjDt9HXGyG51RKNaVTxXXLOEZ2Qju1v6Fgf1b1lT8Lan6twKBOTmT7S43g5mRujQoxSV5AjL_hYb6lD9MJRdjh8IW_-YrMlbWOIvPDMAg0HQ2svD/w640-h360/Colorful%20Collage%20Word%20Puzzle%20Fun%20Presentation.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></i></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Merriweather Web", Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; text-align: left;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #333333; font-family: "Merriweather Web", Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span>Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ</span></i> <span>Jesus.</span></span></div></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Merriweather Web", Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Philippians 4:6-7</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Hello friends and Happy New Year to each of you! Here we are in 2024 now with a brand new year ahead of us. What are you looking forward to in this new year? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: left;">One of the things I enjoy doing with each new year is choosing a word or words to use as a focus during the year. I have been doing this now for many years and find the words to be helpful in keeping me grounded and moving forward. The last couple of years, I have also chosen a scripture to use as a "theme" for the year. Philippians 4:6-7 is my choice for 2024. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">And after making lists of words and pondering and considering them one by one, I have actually chosen two words for 2024. As you can see from the opening word collage of this post, my two words are <i>Courage</i> and <i>Contentment</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I was a bit surprised when the word "courage" kept coming up in my mind as a word for the year. In fact, I worried a bit as to what this word might mean. Illness or tragedy of some kind that I might need courage for in the coming year? And yet, we all need courage of some kind for this life don't we? Not necessarily for just illnesses and tragedies, but also for daily living. I know that in my own life, I am at the point in retirement where it is just as easy to sit back and kind of let life pass by. And while that can be a luxury on some days, on other days I need to have the gumption, the bravery and the, yes courage, to get myself up to do something new or to try something I haven't tried before. Even in simple things like reading new authors that I haven't tried before or going to events where I meet new people. It takes courage, at least for me, to do these kinds of things. So, we will see where the word "courage" takes me in 2024. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The word "contentment" feels like an important word for me this year, as well. To be happy and satisfied in life is so important. And while the words courage and contentment might seem like opposites in terms of thinking about trying new things, I feel that one can be content with life "as it is" and yet still be willing to venture forth to try new things in order to <b>add</b> to the contentment of life. So, we'll see where the word "contentment" takes me in 2024.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">My word for last year was "light" and what a wonderful word it turned out to be in my life! After suffering the loss of my oldest sister in 2022, I really needed to look for the light in 2023. I feel that my faith life grew last year as I felt God's urging to "move forward" in life even in the midst of loss. I have had wonderful opportunities to serve in my church with continuing to direct handbells and even helping to lead services as liturgist and with preaching on Sundays when our pastor has not been able to be there. These have been times of great blessing and light for me and I continue to serve God in these ways going into 2024. I was also able to make a trip to West Virginia in both late May and October this past year. Once, I traveled alone and once, I traveled with The Mr. and those were both good visits with family. I continued musical pursuits with flute, did some trio playing with friends from bell choir, and took a breather with lessons from October-January which helped me to have time to process what I had learned so far and to play my violin a bit more since that instrument was a bit neglected while preparing for flute lessons each week. I re-read favorite books and felt the "friendship" of book characters that warmed my heart. I went on a couple of retreats with women either from or associated with my church and enjoyed the warmth of love and fellowship in their company. The group I went with has been meeting for almost 17 years and we share a rich history together. I enjoyed meeting up with my dear friend, Sharon, on many occasions and was joyful in welcoming her to ring with the handbell choir this past year. And, The Mr. and I just celebrated 41 years of marriage. Yes, there were many points of light shining in my life in 2023 and I am so grateful for each one of them!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I sincerely hope and pray that 2024 has started out on a good note for each of you, my dear readers. I would love to know if you have chosen a word(s) or theme for the new year. Or, something you are looking forward to in 2024. Or, simply what is happening in your life right now. I truly enjoy hearing from you and I read each and every comment!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I wish you many blessings in 2024!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Until Next Time,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Debbie</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></i></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-66646075444265851362023-12-29T19:49:00.004-05:002023-12-29T19:49:46.383-05:00Snowman Decor and Christmas Highlights<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>A Post To Close Out 2023</i></span></h1></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzJdUu47eloyk5bHicaW4oTJqkV3xh3s4Uwta7VuWoLT7IhUYYLdnwEAiXu_rYsz2cuosVRIUAi6pIScjGWyQ_IZODkODs7V9OPk2qA9NEJ3ECZa90huGQwsIN2x5_rFmnq8hcXugGW4-Nk24TVODMjHRzCtk4dRgIkCfbc2DzmzBzaMPD4S9tFgmg-G1/s4032/IMG_8064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1956" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzJdUu47eloyk5bHicaW4oTJqkV3xh3s4Uwta7VuWoLT7IhUYYLdnwEAiXu_rYsz2cuosVRIUAi6pIScjGWyQ_IZODkODs7V9OPk2qA9NEJ3ECZa90huGQwsIN2x5_rFmnq8hcXugGW4-Nk24TVODMjHRzCtk4dRgIkCfbc2DzmzBzaMPD4S9tFgmg-G1/w310-h640/IMG_8064.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><br /><p> </p><div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>Hello friends! It's almost the New Year and this will be my last post for 2023. Hard to believe that Christmas is past and we are ready to begin another year. Time just flies, doesn't it? And before 2023 ends, I want to share some highlights from Christmas with our furry family members as well as my change over of decor. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHV2cRksuwRuIpJncJsrBO2dz4EoH-za9IGqmsB93ACy1Yv9rb0z6vt6qX3Z3AybB-ofHLMzF6eGNI0TJBqJRk_yagWxxvOdm0qx9eP0rUR3vF1HPA8BZlyKGNSeAvU8qj6E8D2fCjTP3QaJUK8kHDv2TbBzJXZljvAWdIXHOwrIu2ePYhk2CI36qxE4im/s3792/IMG_8051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3792" data-original-width="2172" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHV2cRksuwRuIpJncJsrBO2dz4EoH-za9IGqmsB93ACy1Yv9rb0z6vt6qX3Z3AybB-ofHLMzF6eGNI0TJBqJRk_yagWxxvOdm0qx9eP0rUR3vF1HPA8BZlyKGNSeAvU8qj6E8D2fCjTP3QaJUK8kHDv2TbBzJXZljvAWdIXHOwrIu2ePYhk2CI36qxE4im/w366-h640/IMG_8051.jpg" width="366" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>I haven't done a snowman tree for several years but, this year, I decided to create one. I'm using a three foot tall tree with white lights. Wouldn't you know that only half of the lights on the tree would light up so I had to use a string of white lights we already had which works fine. I added snowman ornaments and the white wreaths that I found this year at Dollar Tree. My little snowmen figurines complete the look. Creating a snowman tree for the winter months is a nice transition from Christmas decorations to more of a winter look. Plus, there are still pretty lights in the living room. It's always so barren looking after taking down the multi-color Christmas tree. This snowman tree provides a cheerful corner to enjoy while drinking my morning tea and in the evenings when it is dark outside. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh45Tv5J1KTk8eXa2DEA5ZJ9s9PHhh-GahJ46Q57A9SnLtpYEE3qhx7tmWhuiBVszwKbczGaq77tfslNhDT0XmjVT8GtvBro5PfBTcJEC7_m8Ugcm1YGzf8tIWXmOGYsFQhslERPGtyZnjYgWD1yeSYbA4B8JQJIv4eNC15u6Ibk-PXDw3xZUIpXKkvXA9z/s4032/IMG_8068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh45Tv5J1KTk8eXa2DEA5ZJ9s9PHhh-GahJ46Q57A9SnLtpYEE3qhx7tmWhuiBVszwKbczGaq77tfslNhDT0XmjVT8GtvBro5PfBTcJEC7_m8Ugcm1YGzf8tIWXmOGYsFQhslERPGtyZnjYgWD1yeSYbA4B8JQJIv4eNC15u6Ibk-PXDw3xZUIpXKkvXA9z/w480-h640/IMG_8068.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i>I found this guy at the after Christmas sale at Walgreens of all places. He looks just perfect on top of the foyer table. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieNGTWTsk4Co2pf1FBX7pTKo6W06SKqFBRh-f7EFdfPu9EBiW6IJjnrbfFdPq0S-cw4HHsRxqr5_XZEthFypblUEo5gb01CFNSQekKLnorSemBW-EuMFBojnY6QJiv2Au8biLqLC6nXygaWNKR97zFQkzfy0mwj-UINWuqAsvhUSAABZmCL3WIgbkFkqKC/s4032/IMG_8069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieNGTWTsk4Co2pf1FBX7pTKo6W06SKqFBRh-f7EFdfPu9EBiW6IJjnrbfFdPq0S-cw4HHsRxqr5_XZEthFypblUEo5gb01CFNSQekKLnorSemBW-EuMFBojnY6QJiv2Au8biLqLC6nXygaWNKR97zFQkzfy0mwj-UINWuqAsvhUSAABZmCL3WIgbkFkqKC/w480-h640/IMG_8069.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i>And the silver and white sparkly look continues on the bottom rung of the foyer table with my Let It Snow sign I have had for several years. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnxLPM0vJUIMRyWoDsnDdd0dihFKF1m22BeZWMwk17z_tlvJG4Z_gvmvNsI1eXJUILG7fRoVscpnMdz3X5Sk8NRG4GyVd8NNYJMLZovAuyMXT877Jis_vdbnFzI_A-YZyorYanv02F3RwmIztda7t3JNfISSZS6BRyRF-Gf2HrXoVIZSRRnbgqiE8XK9HG/s4032/IMG_5718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnxLPM0vJUIMRyWoDsnDdd0dihFKF1m22BeZWMwk17z_tlvJG4Z_gvmvNsI1eXJUILG7fRoVscpnMdz3X5Sk8NRG4GyVd8NNYJMLZovAuyMXT877Jis_vdbnFzI_A-YZyorYanv02F3RwmIztda7t3JNfISSZS6BRyRF-Gf2HrXoVIZSRRnbgqiE8XK9HG/w640-h480/IMG_5718.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>I do believe all of our furry family members enjoyed a good Christmas! Here's Garden and The Mr. and they both look very thoughtful. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwe1KD262O4Yss0nt0soXJn6Fkj77pPEHLpCndt4S50byetJce6Wez_Z_2KzARSaI6EevqtbK-OJQRxbhvzzlmGyOXtK4m7uySI8SxKbeBzsEPQLdwopERaIyNVcEvWsTfQvP6GEkRI_7yihMvr12dZhjJhQYwLbI03n9k9tyEI_fa4NIpoce9g59G5gxs/s2628/IMG_8056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2628" data-original-width="1887" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwe1KD262O4Yss0nt0soXJn6Fkj77pPEHLpCndt4S50byetJce6Wez_Z_2KzARSaI6EevqtbK-OJQRxbhvzzlmGyOXtK4m7uySI8SxKbeBzsEPQLdwopERaIyNVcEvWsTfQvP6GEkRI_7yihMvr12dZhjJhQYwLbI03n9k9tyEI_fa4NIpoce9g59G5gxs/w460-h640/IMG_8056.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><br /><i>And here is sweet Cassie. She looks a bit stern in this picture. Perhaps because she thinks her dog brother got more for Christmas than she did? Cassie and Garden got new catnip filled cat toys for Christmas and they like them a lot!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtokJ6DW4cNZwsTq_NRgp2J0ZZoPfQuYkAKtUoLgCfMS7GltQWJU3DoQersETIUNRBlGN-HRBPwMkpghF-KYgHwzkqn2ZhmpGxnLixOIl6tsHD4h5mQU6bVt8cttXUclV0HFO35w7N5Yy35cgqucGl8NkgC5FyuSFhToDMoEIQflVG-pIQ8f3fDJVUSBA1/s4032/IMG_1326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtokJ6DW4cNZwsTq_NRgp2J0ZZoPfQuYkAKtUoLgCfMS7GltQWJU3DoQersETIUNRBlGN-HRBPwMkpghF-KYgHwzkqn2ZhmpGxnLixOIl6tsHD4h5mQU6bVt8cttXUclV0HFO35w7N5Yy35cgqucGl8NkgC5FyuSFhToDMoEIQflVG-pIQ8f3fDJVUSBA1/w480-h640/IMG_1326.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i>And this was River's first Christmas with us. He made out like a bandit. As you can see in the picture, he is quite thrilled with his new Nylabone!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8pMKh0blgXNAYkKxrPrAou32bRe9hWWXXCU7HFcVGllyH30PyzOU-nnC5jeL8BZ7mHEEFbcebH8sYf7U9Ufuh9pF6VJcIiiemxbIGRGsIUr0Zf2PA5aegfdiCDSoknzDlUnWdTgBlmeoZ882nhd6DmwzVxXpO6GxopDP7Xq7cDqJCA8zKAmePF2cnYi2/s2385/IMG_8046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2213" data-original-width="2385" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8pMKh0blgXNAYkKxrPrAou32bRe9hWWXXCU7HFcVGllyH30PyzOU-nnC5jeL8BZ7mHEEFbcebH8sYf7U9Ufuh9pF6VJcIiiemxbIGRGsIUr0Zf2PA5aegfdiCDSoknzDlUnWdTgBlmeoZ882nhd6DmwzVxXpO6GxopDP7Xq7cDqJCA8zKAmePF2cnYi2/w640-h594/IMG_8046.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>And he loves his new Kong frisbee! Here's an action photo of him running after catching the frisbee. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsY34Sk9OWOsTuCXZn8249UtLdIGhwcmDvuKFO1hF0kErNuKU-IkOwSLs1z15WsjMgzcvMOxgnsil7YUYFh5IcDoyMIQQGiROdtqLFKbB3togZi0ZeOXOFGkAuxTKMDKydlJqRfQKkUI6g6zYszS4AEjD7jvdEHLalstpC-St4Xa1uHoqwL2EQ4Ai2B-cf/s4032/IMG_1385.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsY34Sk9OWOsTuCXZn8249UtLdIGhwcmDvuKFO1hF0kErNuKU-IkOwSLs1z15WsjMgzcvMOxgnsil7YUYFh5IcDoyMIQQGiROdtqLFKbB3togZi0ZeOXOFGkAuxTKMDKydlJqRfQKkUI6g6zYszS4AEjD7jvdEHLalstpC-St4Xa1uHoqwL2EQ4Ai2B-cf/w480-h640/IMG_1385.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i>And isn't he looking quite spiffy in his new sweater?! He's a happy boy for sure. I'm looking forward to the time when he doesn't want to chew on his sweater, though. He is certainly a chewer!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>It was a fun Christmas day watching our pets enjoy their toys and treats! </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8swq_xR6vL0CN701yXjuH-Le_bb2PDvayR8Yrra99UV8awplB6Fnf2r5Tbe3_NEzS5_JRY4rLo8e4lDbaUHYrU8ZBwOoHI8a9eiHFkxQjwMDPwZRC1ztZnt-tH9MrXKT8ZzvMsnS_ABdq3tnUMjGvo9bBbwB8cBmeC6at5lHylpPHa6H20yy7U68k4CLo/s4032/IMG_8023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8swq_xR6vL0CN701yXjuH-Le_bb2PDvayR8Yrra99UV8awplB6Fnf2r5Tbe3_NEzS5_JRY4rLo8e4lDbaUHYrU8ZBwOoHI8a9eiHFkxQjwMDPwZRC1ztZnt-tH9MrXKT8ZzvMsnS_ABdq3tnUMjGvo9bBbwB8cBmeC6at5lHylpPHa6H20yy7U68k4CLo/w640-h480/IMG_8023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>This recent sunset view, taken from our backdoor, reminds me that 2023 is about to fade into the sunset. We usually enjoy a pretty low-key New Year's Eve. We plan to visit with the neighbors and then watch the ball drop from the comfort of our living room. I hope that you are looking forward to a good New Year's Eve and that 2024 brings only good things to us all! Have a great weekend and I will see you next week on the blog! Happy New Year!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Until Next Time,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Debbie</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-63377452187062366232023-12-26T09:45:00.003-05:002023-12-26T09:45:43.733-05:00The In-between Time of The Holidays<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <i>A Few Musings As Christmas Ends and A New Year Approaches</i></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijMibjvKr0_3Mc1dTJ5kcZeySncCT0dG8iPiwZ-jQa7K2QO-aCRSLi3Q84EaHenoor5lo8-Ppfjz3CKt3UR1QXwqQ40quguzdKJjOvuAed832AdlMkcc0UhtBBmfkDbTYluhIEBBBQbgCOET2yJ7v5oH_5Cnw14lv6P_Mjax4CMUEypf3Ug4zuwIRN3oi2/s1924/IMG_8011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1924" data-original-width="1295" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijMibjvKr0_3Mc1dTJ5kcZeySncCT0dG8iPiwZ-jQa7K2QO-aCRSLi3Q84EaHenoor5lo8-Ppfjz3CKt3UR1QXwqQ40quguzdKJjOvuAed832AdlMkcc0UhtBBmfkDbTYluhIEBBBQbgCOET2yJ7v5oH_5Cnw14lv6P_Mjax4CMUEypf3Ug4zuwIRN3oi2/w269-h400/IMG_8011.jpg" width="269" /></a></div><br /><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Hello friends! I'm sitting here on this rainy Tuesday morning, the day after Christmas, just enjoying the tree lights and drinking my tea. And thinking......and doing a little musing...and writing a few thoughts as one year ends and another is about to begin. </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I do hope that your Christmas day was a pleasant one. I won't say joyous or spectacular or magical. Somehow, those words don't work for me at Christmas time anymore. Having a pleasant Christmas day suffices. I feel that Hallmark movies (although I enjoy and watch them) can give the impression that the Christmas season should be just absolutely spectacular with all problems solved by the end of the two hour movie that highlights over the top decorations, the solving of all family and personal problems over a cup of hot cocoa and cookies and love and warmth in plentiful amounts for all. And that's not really real life is it?</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">But, I'm not trying to write a "downer" type of post at all. It was a lovely day yesterday with The Mr. and our fur family. We enjoyed meaningful Christmas services at our church that I was blessed to be able to assist with this year. The handbells played beautifully on Christmas Eve. It was lovely. </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I will admit to a bit of melancholy remembering family members no longer with us here on Earth. They will always be missed, whether it is Christmas or not. And, I am thankful for their lives and influence in my life. </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">And, I am thankful every day....not just at Christmas.....that Jesus came into this world. </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I wrote a few goals and thoughts for 2024 in my journal this morning. Are you already thinking into the new year like me? I'm not writing resolutions. They rarely are kept. But goals, to me, are a bit different. Goals are something to work toward. There are not absolutes in the outcome of goals. One simply works in the direction of the goal. And that feels better to me than making resolutions. What do you think? </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The image I shared at the beginning of this post is of one of the Christmas cards we sent out this year. I felt like the message of this card was especially poignant. Our other card was a Peanuts card with the characters re-enacting the nativity scene and a playful reminder of the meaning for the season. I noticed that this year, even more so than last year, there were fewer Christmas cards received. Folks just aren't sending cards much anymore. It's too bad really. I always enjoyed receiving Christmas cards. Hearing from people how their families are doing. A way to touch base and extend cheer. I think Christmas card giving is going the way of letter writing. Yet another change that the internet and email has brought about. I realize, also, that sending Christmas cards is expensive....postage costs and all. And, yet another thing to do in our ultra-busy world. Somehow, all of our "conveniences" and use of technology, don't seem to have really helped the busyness of life to slow down have they?</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Wow, the rain is just pouring down outside! A dreary day after Christmas. But, I hear the sun is supposed to shine tomorrow. And that is a cheerful thought. And we do need the rain. But still....some sunshine sounds good to me. </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">There are chores to be done today here at home. Things I have left undone for a few days when I was unexpectedly called into action at church when our pastor came down with Covid last week. So, I guess it's time to stop musing and start moving. </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Maybe I'll just sit for a few minutes more, though, and enjoy listening to the rain. </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">May this in-between time of the holidays of Christmas and New Years be a pleasant time for each of you, my dear readers and friends! I leave you with this scripture from Isaiah. </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";"><i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater. </span></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";"><i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Isaiah 55:10</span></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";"><i><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Blessings and Peace Until Next Time,</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Debbie</span></i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-42793710904915339162023-12-18T21:38:00.000-05:002023-12-18T21:38:07.067-05:00'Twas The Week Before Christmas And All Through The House<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><b>A Little Bit of Christmas This and That</b></i></span></h1><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xh3N661vPYjG6qj3FGBlgBhgZSNY68yL3b8hYIIbfA1q6ENBdgXmX3ikclejgLEDY_Cbt83dhKUO8rbq_zjMq-8dju2RSr3DHvh0kqU-cne11Dm5RVDpu7Wc5quKhVZ4dFnXpXmewEkaHBDRcKwobO5UpHn9Z1CJcJXhPuevuJxItclTSE3vj7G5uZm_/s3088/IMG_7963.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xh3N661vPYjG6qj3FGBlgBhgZSNY68yL3b8hYIIbfA1q6ENBdgXmX3ikclejgLEDY_Cbt83dhKUO8rbq_zjMq-8dju2RSr3DHvh0kqU-cne11Dm5RVDpu7Wc5quKhVZ4dFnXpXmewEkaHBDRcKwobO5UpHn9Z1CJcJXhPuevuJxItclTSE3vj7G5uZm_/w480-h640/IMG_7963.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm wearing my new Christmas apron for baking this year.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Oh my goodness, friends, how is it the week before Christmas already?! I can't believe I haven't posted since Thanksgiving. Time just seems to go ever faster and faster and life seems to be busier and busier. Am I the only one who feels this way?!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisk5rCHjhwK6V-mG7Mu-GSvtH2Mq6nL2EMWNf9sAN8giStwgMsqU0EV7wK3vojazKMrefcf4Z1U56lSFIEoi9sWZOa9RgWER938LWlFLVV3JgrcLhKu8LZGBfmJPs6lZl9vmMhKsfc5BL_KDwBeCTDWdZ6H1MNXv-OXskBKRFHAfn6sHhHN3E4N-2JGXAW/s4032/IMG_7960.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisk5rCHjhwK6V-mG7Mu-GSvtH2Mq6nL2EMWNf9sAN8giStwgMsqU0EV7wK3vojazKMrefcf4Z1U56lSFIEoi9sWZOa9RgWER938LWlFLVV3JgrcLhKu8LZGBfmJPs6lZl9vmMhKsfc5BL_KDwBeCTDWdZ6H1MNXv-OXskBKRFHAfn6sHhHN3E4N-2JGXAW/w480-h640/IMG_7960.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">As you can see, I have been busy with baking, shopping for, wrapping and sending presents, writing Christmas Cards and, of course, musical endeavors. Christmas is especially busy for musicians! I have to show off the peanut butter cookies I baked. The recipe comes from Julie Wunder over at <a href="http://runninginaskirt.com">runninginaskirt.com</a>. It's a super easy recipe that uses whole wheat flour rather than white flour and honey rather than sugar. The cookies are delish but I am really proud of the fact that, for the first time ever, I was able to make the fork tine marks on the cookies! I know...I'm only 65 and finally got this to work (eye roll)! I just feel so accomplished, lol!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggXo6bciijZwwHzsnuZSdyWvEFMmkvjm2kejYzVkNh0DpI6ElOOkyzrH4NzNL5AnLA3g9HaKO9kPN77U3KWOzztXYpWScrLYRXqpMC-IgRFqhyphenhypheniJDKF4DKp21pP-nSsWsqjzvqddFLYDDw8u2AyYcEMCPpbXWPC-yRpRKwLzfXPccjhjJ5rWLd2ciLb_W0/s3650/IMG_8015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2512" data-original-width="3650" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggXo6bciijZwwHzsnuZSdyWvEFMmkvjm2kejYzVkNh0DpI6ElOOkyzrH4NzNL5AnLA3g9HaKO9kPN77U3KWOzztXYpWScrLYRXqpMC-IgRFqhyphenhypheniJDKF4DKp21pP-nSsWsqjzvqddFLYDDw8u2AyYcEMCPpbXWPC-yRpRKwLzfXPccjhjJ5rWLd2ciLb_W0/w640-h440/IMG_8015.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">I also made some pretty tasty Haystack Cookies. These cookies are typically made using Chinese noodles (to look like haystacks) but I decided to try making them with Cheerios instead and they got rave reviews! It's so easy to make them. You simply melt a bag of butterscotch morsels in a bowl and stir until creamy, then add approximately two cups of Cheerios and about one cup of peanuts. You can add more Cheerios/peanuts as needed. Blend it all together and drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. The cookies harden in a few minutes and can be stored in an airtight container. It really tastes more like candy than a cookie but no matter what you call it, these are delicious! And, it's nice to have a cookie that doesn't need baking. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPnswaBaxcXke1S2NTOuahXVDpvTN9yKgarKln0Vc4Zwzt2fep2mKYKH-GFbnosrjYxwpj-eK4LriygWh9uTXxj7QlfEuq_zjIQIt1MS_IFcxZr3JdQhGYrcHY0ZkJC9ZpYZ4Tgzii3qQBV3d0bkKCGwkoQEDskfv7CwTBL9NA4SoSfYlP-T4en7xDgRat/s4032/IMG_7828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPnswaBaxcXke1S2NTOuahXVDpvTN9yKgarKln0Vc4Zwzt2fep2mKYKH-GFbnosrjYxwpj-eK4LriygWh9uTXxj7QlfEuq_zjIQIt1MS_IFcxZr3JdQhGYrcHY0ZkJC9ZpYZ4Tgzii3qQBV3d0bkKCGwkoQEDskfv7CwTBL9NA4SoSfYlP-T4en7xDgRat/w480-h640/IMG_7828.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I promised to share more of my decorating with you so here are a couple of pics you haven't seen. This is the little three foot tree in "my room." I used the softer ornaments on this tree and I love it so much. It sits on top of the old radio cabinet that belonged to my sister, so it is well out of the reach of our dog, River. He's done really well, though, leaving all decorations alone. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioB7NCZnqbcY_vSImm9FFfcgtTEet65nMS-qKHCSwh_IxgC3GlXbM33WkpVUNWF5bM8-xKrAxMH8RGzoYDrFTge10dixRAyS_M0bTqhKORCMp4kLZYLG88Mv9HKLyYaFCMdcB4VZO69Mm2tv_UGsXymhye8BiCq2UICuX9dW_DDFm6TKhul0NQYbQFOu4H/s4032/IMG_7838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2903" data-original-width="4032" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioB7NCZnqbcY_vSImm9FFfcgtTEet65nMS-qKHCSwh_IxgC3GlXbM33WkpVUNWF5bM8-xKrAxMH8RGzoYDrFTge10dixRAyS_M0bTqhKORCMp4kLZYLG88Mv9HKLyYaFCMdcB4VZO69Mm2tv_UGsXymhye8BiCq2UICuX9dW_DDFm6TKhul0NQYbQFOu4H/w640-h460/IMG_7838.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">And this is my gingerbread dish drying mat in the kitchen. It makes me smile each time I look at it. I don't have a drinks station in the kitchen so this is pretty much it for kitchen decorating this year!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQaNh8YoyQgDF-n0KJ2MlIBGb4-WSRs0mqh9xBdho48CNrvyhoDCo4APv8AZUFikhcIduXZ7K_Zy3IBwngAEx9nAuz0iZu7G7oOa_UZuUt-JOZOHXnjdsHQSTKbDvrg5opQDSKnDR3evWx__JvofDz2fhNQCkqK0W7PU_dTQsBQSSXKmnG7hznYarebdIk/s4031/IMG_8017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2144" data-original-width="4031" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQaNh8YoyQgDF-n0KJ2MlIBGb4-WSRs0mqh9xBdho48CNrvyhoDCo4APv8AZUFikhcIduXZ7K_Zy3IBwngAEx9nAuz0iZu7G7oOa_UZuUt-JOZOHXnjdsHQSTKbDvrg5opQDSKnDR3evWx__JvofDz2fhNQCkqK0W7PU_dTQsBQSSXKmnG7hznYarebdIk/w640-h340/IMG_8017.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">And this is the little party table I put together for the handbell players tonight. Just a little celebration to thank them for all of their hard work all year long! We participated in our church's Christmas Concert the first Sunday of December and they rang beautifully! Our concert had organ, choir, handbells and brass all performing. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyNW7cvcRkWL0q7-59X3kZ02uPdxrp2jyMNNS2mwbnvuZLXXelI-jVw_Afp5Chgwr56Pn0yhjltUiuAjltJ6yXHQ6Co90hc1lE-f7tFOC2QKkQrGJ1DD1Td7-ssxCgHgqyzCjdIpr911ATXVGRcL8hRfZQxE4HgBF2OUow5mcJ9T6aNCU2iVSp9kup844U/s3921/IMG_7967.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2513" data-original-width="3921" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyNW7cvcRkWL0q7-59X3kZ02uPdxrp2jyMNNS2mwbnvuZLXXelI-jVw_Afp5Chgwr56Pn0yhjltUiuAjltJ6yXHQ6Co90hc1lE-f7tFOC2QKkQrGJ1DD1Td7-ssxCgHgqyzCjdIpr911ATXVGRcL8hRfZQxE4HgBF2OUow5mcJ9T6aNCU2iVSp9kup844U/w640-h410/IMG_7967.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">And one of my goals for Christmas this year, was to sew some Christmasy pillowcases for our bed and I am happy to report that I accomplished my goal! They are just a fun little "something" that makes me smile when I come to bed at night. The fabric has candy canes and candy cane hearts with holly mixed in against a navy blue background. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaqZ6MtUqtpLh9GLPVijb9uNJjUkZVENJh3aQEI_V4Ba_sdUlp9oFA5x9_MvcJN-WLJj9sGA8e1z-j7mGYn_PuK0qVLls8IvYjxB7ZPPx-MxibFP5MTBd-biukcl3GsvJLY3PXDXvQUE8Scpylupy1dO83FFGt4OLzxehm9xBqeHcSWWYX0olK3G1cmiDY/s4032/IMG_7972.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaqZ6MtUqtpLh9GLPVijb9uNJjUkZVENJh3aQEI_V4Ba_sdUlp9oFA5x9_MvcJN-WLJj9sGA8e1z-j7mGYn_PuK0qVLls8IvYjxB7ZPPx-MxibFP5MTBd-biukcl3GsvJLY3PXDXvQUE8Scpylupy1dO83FFGt4OLzxehm9xBqeHcSWWYX0olK3G1cmiDY/w640-h480/IMG_7972.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">And, finally, can you guess????</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSSUFXVIqhXDR_IvOrDo92EO1qw59fFD4tEmU69Nrw0E3btYhtmxb_hGHyfs0Os1hL4e0VVhNTs93TeV-xnQSQTeVVhmub8LIoyO-QnGYIvO4Kd5f26Rl4SMGY_KU7Pbqn2dTSOIyTRu-Wq0puS5V2U3viuX917q9OgILxHhLmercpO2XPAWqyb9gyNDuv/s4032/IMG_7974.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSSUFXVIqhXDR_IvOrDo92EO1qw59fFD4tEmU69Nrw0E3btYhtmxb_hGHyfs0Os1hL4e0VVhNTs93TeV-xnQSQTeVVhmub8LIoyO-QnGYIvO4Kd5f26Rl4SMGY_KU7Pbqn2dTSOIyTRu-Wq0puS5V2U3viuX917q9OgILxHhLmercpO2XPAWqyb9gyNDuv/w480-h640/IMG_7974.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">River turned one year old on December 15th! And, of course, we had to give him a party! He didn't love the party hat too much.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVUSkupN_IOW1MyPIxTz9dyCGrLJcoy9WMZjoUFQ9bDkoaYJjI2Q01Eb9oFZzpyUzYS9Qwu3owIuZhJ3rK4z1RFrDr_7T9uSidtja9pDtM5GB48tWh2Gli0fU6CnawJmpv-oE0GXMXjnPuACvnUmvCTWXXI121iGPww05Jbb5XcMDYYHlGs7UeDgXOEFBo/s4032/IMG_8006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVUSkupN_IOW1MyPIxTz9dyCGrLJcoy9WMZjoUFQ9bDkoaYJjI2Q01Eb9oFZzpyUzYS9Qwu3owIuZhJ3rK4z1RFrDr_7T9uSidtja9pDtM5GB48tWh2Gli0fU6CnawJmpv-oE0GXMXjnPuACvnUmvCTWXXI121iGPww05Jbb5XcMDYYHlGs7UeDgXOEFBo/w480-h640/IMG_8006.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">But, he loves his birthday cupcake with a removable lid for hiding treats inside. All in all, I think he had a very good birthday! It has been five months since we adopted him and he has grown a lot. He is learning every day and we continue to work with his training. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">So, that's a little bit of this and that from my corner of the world. How about you? What are you doing to keep busy this month? And I hope that each of you enjoys a blessed Christmas. I hope to post before Christmas but should life get too busy, let me wish each of a very, very Merry Christmas!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Until Next Time,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Debbie</span></span></div></i><i><b><br /></b></i></h1><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;"><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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-61044174612174675432023-11-21T20:16:00.000-05:002023-11-21T20:16:09.237-05:00A Sneak Peek At My Christmas Decor<h1 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Gingerbread, Christmas Trees and Holiday Cheer</i></span></h1><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi30olVzHgsCv7N9Q1WazgQIn63iKZxmCHGJC2sFbKjVz6zgswut7EPDDgQnkS0zoblN7fECo7SiV9-sOyHLdJ8jFju42nFpwikxXabkf6dNCrXRTcPVQon-0-bRljywlanVMGWtS6nqM40CWmtzd5c8YONuihEsyVudt9YfiFlBe9UHKkxbFhyphenhyphen1zYlBlE/s4032/IMG_7839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi30olVzHgsCv7N9Q1WazgQIn63iKZxmCHGJC2sFbKjVz6zgswut7EPDDgQnkS0zoblN7fECo7SiV9-sOyHLdJ8jFju42nFpwikxXabkf6dNCrXRTcPVQon-0-bRljywlanVMGWtS6nqM40CWmtzd5c8YONuihEsyVudt9YfiFlBe9UHKkxbFhyphenhyphen1zYlBlE/w640-h480/IMG_7839.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Hi friends! It's taken me a little longer than expected to finish some of the decorating but, as I promised, here is a peek into this year's Christmas Decor at our house. Decorating this year has been a bit different because I have been very mindful of where I put decorations due to a certain new four legged family member! River is a voracious chewer and I don't want him to get into something that he shouldn't. So, fewer ornaments on the living room tree, other items put up high where he can't reach, etc. Above you see my gingerbread decor which I am displaying on top of the bookcase in "my room." I really like how the display looks this year. You can see that Mr. and Mrs. Gingerbread are proud of their little cookies and life seems pretty happy in the gingerbread village!</i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIxe-TtV2lWsal40Sk1r2XmanEc0CUF-JqXFwOVHuNVg7ulhPeuMAG5ikeFg0WIWnSr_iNDcgEeaKeIVu9uWZq1pz161tjEC0JgdAVm4n50QuPOpn9JUCoKkSSkP3bTRZQT8201EBMe12Hngob-T7Cy0BlR3IjbQnjSZu7iYtAg2TL0S42vq3uPvTaeV6C/s4028/IMG_7831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4028" data-original-width="2189" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIxe-TtV2lWsal40Sk1r2XmanEc0CUF-JqXFwOVHuNVg7ulhPeuMAG5ikeFg0WIWnSr_iNDcgEeaKeIVu9uWZq1pz161tjEC0JgdAVm4n50QuPOpn9JUCoKkSSkP3bTRZQT8201EBMe12Hngob-T7Cy0BlR3IjbQnjSZu7iYtAg2TL0S42vq3uPvTaeV6C/w348-h640/IMG_7831.jpg" width="348" /></a></div><br /><i>Our living room tree is four feet and on a table as usual. I'm only using certain ornaments on this tree. Nothing "plush" or "chewy." Something new this year are the candy cane sticks I found at JoAnn's. They add some height to the tree at the top and are quite festive next to our bear topper!</i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyC7fBjhUaOpBy9AAMNsAdaJj5u5c0WBujJDbGLNmaEiDm-4F8Y-m3Bk5SATfAm18VQaFICxtv-vNaktvJdc4sGqH9tXCrgZwdUNWJ0Q1El9ROm4nfWv7TCjObKw8UTT_CEPIS94aSB3ckzAFD4MEXML8aoOYNqiWbvYuwWPbTM3NC1vRHVDcIM0PKoGh/s4032/IMG_7837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyC7fBjhUaOpBy9AAMNsAdaJj5u5c0WBujJDbGLNmaEiDm-4F8Y-m3Bk5SATfAm18VQaFICxtv-vNaktvJdc4sGqH9tXCrgZwdUNWJ0Q1El9ROm4nfWv7TCjObKw8UTT_CEPIS94aSB3ckzAFD4MEXML8aoOYNqiWbvYuwWPbTM3NC1vRHVDcIM0PKoGh/w480-h640/IMG_7837.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i>I used oversized pieces on the little white light tree that sits on top of my curio cabinet in the dining room. I have used these pieces in the guest bath in years past. That bathroom is having some work done so I'm not putting any decorations in there this year. I like how this tree looks, though.</i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDGDCNsq3tteXD6xh1oS8Ah0HaUp_Td3e2OYiwk-WLn3Rwmf04_DQUcb7AkmFDhuTxi5fE0QnJ9Yyg8900GDYPADEeg6DwZE5oPbcCibng5ZG4lO3rRUqZsCwxkQGq3zJ88B8j4WNu-ngbevBBPpb2Shi6B2s1RC3714X894ObMcc2vLHAFAdyVwaedS8O/s4032/IMG_7842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDGDCNsq3tteXD6xh1oS8Ah0HaUp_Td3e2OYiwk-WLn3Rwmf04_DQUcb7AkmFDhuTxi5fE0QnJ9Yyg8900GDYPADEeg6DwZE5oPbcCibng5ZG4lO3rRUqZsCwxkQGq3zJ88B8j4WNu-ngbevBBPpb2Shi6B2s1RC3714X894ObMcc2vLHAFAdyVwaedS8O/w640-h480/IMG_7842.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>And, finally, here is our mantel all decked out with stockings and other decor! I found the cute "Meow" stockings this year for Cassie and Garden. I wanted a stocking that said "Woof" or some other cute saying for dogs but I couldn't find one so River gets the red stocking in the middle. The tree plaque was a gift years ago from The Mr.'s sister and her family and my favorite Santa is on the mantel where River can't get to it.</i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>I'm still decorating so will have other items to share in a different post. And, of course, I will be placing my nativity out once we celebrate Thanksgiving. I hope that each of you enjoys a blessed and happy Thanksgiving Day! Hope you enjoyed this mini tour of our Christmas Decor so far!</i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Until Next Time,</i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Debbie</i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-3938492262556183822023-11-17T20:43:00.001-05:002023-11-17T20:43:45.222-05:00Style Ideas for Fall and An Update on River<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i>A Fall Outfit, Multi-Stick Makeup and River</i></span></h1><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinlnH0Qpoz3aN6alz0xzFWXV9VFzSnnCveY6fENJ9-JZJ507s0qzZCeRozjpwlkY5s0BEayAw-FOJwKvbmUA1wxVGUavxQpG4htng2ESvIPtMR7q2WJhHu7WVvQMktKGLQ48-Uaatppkr1jZYV-B9O3MuEU3b6KQmVV01H6kkq-4_EM6PnmhJVsmPotG0q/s3088/IMG_7654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinlnH0Qpoz3aN6alz0xzFWXV9VFzSnnCveY6fENJ9-JZJ507s0qzZCeRozjpwlkY5s0BEayAw-FOJwKvbmUA1wxVGUavxQpG4htng2ESvIPtMR7q2WJhHu7WVvQMktKGLQ48-Uaatppkr1jZYV-B9O3MuEU3b6KQmVV01H6kkq-4_EM6PnmhJVsmPotG0q/w480-h640/IMG_7654.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Hi friends! It's almost Thanksgiving and you might be planning your meal, packing for travel or even starting to decorate for Christmas. With lots of holiday get togethers coming up, not to mention shopping and meeting up with friends, it's fun to think about how you might want to dress for some of these occasions. Today, I'm sharing a casual outfit that fits the bill for Fall, holiday and travel style. </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgu3OEqMJwhMlv_2KDHBFpoKjj6dBkiDuQvW_UYKwq3ttDRUP3jH_YCFBM6NpOl1Rr521ki6igmPjH4lioH0cTW_L8DRgf5VcydRoEbT7XwKZvnzIKJyt15MnMYmr8MVXOw5ykulAf_Xm8PC7rDtp-5OTayahint1gcKg59hklcUL-ACxBKfx1zhO16E4/s4032/IMG_7655.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgu3OEqMJwhMlv_2KDHBFpoKjj6dBkiDuQvW_UYKwq3ttDRUP3jH_YCFBM6NpOl1Rr521ki6igmPjH4lioH0cTW_L8DRgf5VcydRoEbT7XwKZvnzIKJyt15MnMYmr8MVXOw5ykulAf_Xm8PC7rDtp-5OTayahint1gcKg59hklcUL-ACxBKfx1zhO16E4/w480-h640/IMG_7655.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The star of this outfit is the blue and brown oversized scarf which was a Christmas gift from one of my sisters a few years ago. It is so pretty and pairs really well with my tan cords, blue top and tan cardigan. I added blue tennis shoes to pull a little more blue into the look. This outfit is comfortable and warm enough for colder Fall days as we move into the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9VK4kCp7UEBb_lZ-C1vNgG43a_6BCyhJUBRTS4ZoYSKq_bRFVOBwuejzNvbczZxgIqvRK4EckrdSifyTpicosuRLVDsF9eUePSta98O4XXI6hdMCGcTpA1ITvBZm6VvCCG3tuPq-R3Wzy-8ypbb-JXVYPdfH-PjJTYVRgrQWFmqzjYiEpBUbiJt0Z6Rg/s4032/IMG_7665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9VK4kCp7UEBb_lZ-C1vNgG43a_6BCyhJUBRTS4ZoYSKq_bRFVOBwuejzNvbczZxgIqvRK4EckrdSifyTpicosuRLVDsF9eUePSta98O4XXI6hdMCGcTpA1ITvBZm6VvCCG3tuPq-R3Wzy-8ypbb-JXVYPdfH-PjJTYVRgrQWFmqzjYiEpBUbiJt0Z6Rg/w480-h640/IMG_7665.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">As you can see, River wanted to give me a hand with my modeling! More on him later. This outfit helped me to discover how good blue and brown/tan look together. So, go to your closet and see if you have some blue and some brown pieces that you could put together to create your very own look. I think you will enjoy the result!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9t-Vj31rkk6O2giiTaXwnRPVe5XbtMB74fVJ-6VjdmgrIQXyfFw8EYfP8_Vitv9U3xV0JSeCHkOfOTAVxxCxK9X6TKsAqcZTcg3irGDkPmEnZjcz_B_OoJGG3CcBmNC_gYBaaxAlqKlwW6oeQVlc9WAB1YVPLIfJ7XcCCNp26Bm4JEKk5Ljc2IJrrSJZg/s4032/IMG_7803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9t-Vj31rkk6O2giiTaXwnRPVe5XbtMB74fVJ-6VjdmgrIQXyfFw8EYfP8_Vitv9U3xV0JSeCHkOfOTAVxxCxK9X6TKsAqcZTcg3irGDkPmEnZjcz_B_OoJGG3CcBmNC_gYBaaxAlqKlwW6oeQVlc9WAB1YVPLIfJ7XcCCNp26Bm4JEKk5Ljc2IJrrSJZg/w640-h480/IMG_7803.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Next up, I want to share my experimenting with the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/l-f-Monochromatic-Luxuriously-Blendable-Sparkling/dp/B07MWSRJ89/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=23JNYRYJBIOOB&keywords=e.l.f.%2Bmonochromatic%2Bmulti%2Bstick&qid=1700271499&sprefix=e.l.f.%2Bmono%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">e.l.f. monochromatic multi-stick</a>. Have you ever tried a multi-stick? It basically is stick makeup that can function as eyeshadow, blush and lipstick all in one. I have tried a couple other multi-sticks before but never the e.l.f. brand. I ordered it from Amazon to give it a try. </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpXFjn_9LAGqxeGOGECyuRTFdIy8PPzTfWj9vRbazRjNvmXKiWQhBHIHnSLF2V1Muj_Z570nqwkdP4DAGhmy7z7y7ePUaS_bFviWP4ZxUQu1vQu9YePg-WQKuNCZyPMjPgeKczgtQ-DVfrfldXH5nXaKpeYgpB7CVl6Z6w2cZqT39K6Dx81OCoa2-kndg/s1148/IMG_7796.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1121" data-original-width="1148" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpXFjn_9LAGqxeGOGECyuRTFdIy8PPzTfWj9vRbazRjNvmXKiWQhBHIHnSLF2V1Muj_Z570nqwkdP4DAGhmy7z7y7ePUaS_bFviWP4ZxUQu1vQu9YePg-WQKuNCZyPMjPgeKczgtQ-DVfrfldXH5nXaKpeYgpB7CVl6Z6w2cZqT39K6Dx81OCoa2-kndg/w400-h390/IMG_7796.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This isn't the greatest pic to show the results but, as you can see, the color is very subtle. I'm wearing it on my eyelids, cheekbones and lips in this picture. I have found that I am mostly using the multi-stick for eyeshadow as I tend to like cream eyeshadows better. </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4jrU8eyr87maWSHiHWyTIrfsi5HTS61LDuFCY4nmKTh5e1BCgz6UMlkPNzmehcndZyPoqKZaEPUNdSSY2Ax_RZVrvnj_-6AYMoF-OmmFwkdNKbMec5RiUnbsDmwM2se7JeInzTOvejJPVCQj8JhHHQmj5MARQypONUZRKkOnAPzRipcVTxwnmvoFX89G/s1403/IMG_7802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1403" data-original-width="1367" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4jrU8eyr87maWSHiHWyTIrfsi5HTS61LDuFCY4nmKTh5e1BCgz6UMlkPNzmehcndZyPoqKZaEPUNdSSY2Ax_RZVrvnj_-6AYMoF-OmmFwkdNKbMec5RiUnbsDmwM2se7JeInzTOvejJPVCQj8JhHHQmj5MARQypONUZRKkOnAPzRipcVTxwnmvoFX89G/w624-h640/IMG_7802.jpg" width="624" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This shows the eyelid and lip color a little better. It was worth a $5 experiment from Amazon to try this multi-stick. e.l.f. offers several color choices. I'm wearing Sparkling Rose which has a slight shimmer. I do think this stick would be great for travel as it would take care of three make-up needs in one and reduce what you would need to pack. Just a thought. </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">And now, what you all have been waiting for.....an update on our puppy, River!!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiojWqmwJEpK-2U0jLHBhbLvroLmMj3tZzLE5wLbU4pHyIqePqLP3KbEt5NoMK0K6x0Pdg_JYFofDBhtMypGALcE56pnVqilhTtfT6pXmro9vaOtbRCrDtMzswjEq_SWQYD7CI4wMEZiRiUANYP93IIG7xAMHJLAy8hfawpR01t1SMQtEL0FU3UeRNQ3uoa/s3048/IMG_0681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2262" data-original-width="3048" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiojWqmwJEpK-2U0jLHBhbLvroLmMj3tZzLE5wLbU4pHyIqePqLP3KbEt5NoMK0K6x0Pdg_JYFofDBhtMypGALcE56pnVqilhTtfT6pXmro9vaOtbRCrDtMzswjEq_SWQYD7CI4wMEZiRiUANYP93IIG7xAMHJLAy8hfawpR01t1SMQtEL0FU3UeRNQ3uoa/w640-h474/IMG_0681.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">As you can see, our boy has really grown since we brought him home on July 11th! He is now 11 months old and has turned into a very big puppy! After beginning to wonder if our girls would ever come out of the bedroom again, they finally both decided to accept their new dog brother and everyone is now co-existing happily for the most part. Cassie seems to be fascinated by River and follows him around a lot. Garden likes to be a bit of a bully towards him and will swat him if he gets in her space. She also sits by his toys and he doesn't want to go near his toys and whimpers. He is a bit afraid of her which suits Garden just fine! We are continuing to do lots of training with him and have a personal trainer who visits us every couple of weeks to give us input and tips and to work with River. As far as day to day living is concerned he is doing great and responds pretty well to our commands. He is still struggling with being on a leash when hiking on a trail with The Mr. or when doing road walking. So that is still a skill that he must improve with drastically. We have read that labs don't fully mature until between two and four years of age (it depends on what you read online as to whether it is two years or four years). So, we are hoping that River will mature more on the two year spectrum but only time will tell. If there are dog owners reading, especially of black labs, please chime in with your experiences with dog training and their maturing, okay? River is a very loving dog and enjoys being right with us, sitting on our feet on the floor. And he thinks he's a lap dog and wants to sit on The Mr.'s lap all the time. He is too big for that but he does it anyway. I am not allowing him on my lap, however! He enjoys his toys and is gentle with his cat sisters which is just what we wanted in a dog. So....things are shaking together in our household. It was a rough first few weeks with my adjusting to having a dog once again. But, we are over the hump for which I am thankful!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of being thankful....what are your plans for Thanksgiving? I would love to hear from you in the comments. And stay tuned for my next post in which I will share how I have started decorating for Christmas. I am choosing carefully how I decorate this year due to our new four legged family member! So be sure to stop by next Tuesday to read that post!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Until Next Time,</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Debbie</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-57210750061149725972023-11-01T18:39:00.004-04:002023-11-01T18:39:35.936-04:00Mixing Paper and Glass Dishware on a Fall/Thanksgiving Table Setting<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: georgia;">Fall/Thanksgiving Tablescape For Two</span></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm642hrvaX-sbqlNgs3QCCsxW1NzN6w2mIOoQk8GwW2wIbzoETMkuovIYsbyl8N3XAL9iHKBXKuN2lt6teb7_aF1WEGaluTPVVj8a0meJoqz9h2NIpOsDfkx5os4djjFWuMU5s9GBTbjbfbSZa7lFFFUohcJICgjcoc_Ub_BR1zk55r2afJWOig57UJkpX/s4032/IMG_7785.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm642hrvaX-sbqlNgs3QCCsxW1NzN6w2mIOoQk8GwW2wIbzoETMkuovIYsbyl8N3XAL9iHKBXKuN2lt6teb7_aF1WEGaluTPVVj8a0meJoqz9h2NIpOsDfkx5os4djjFWuMU5s9GBTbjbfbSZa7lFFFUohcJICgjcoc_Ub_BR1zk55r2afJWOig57UJkpX/w640-h480/IMG_7785.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Hello everyone! Today, I am going to be sharing a beautiful table setting that will work perfectly for either a Fall meal or a Thanksgiving dinner. I'm using a mixture of paper products and glass dishes to create this tablescape.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWAUfnsiZMpnNshAgpnSWG853BBvD8kOpptym1LkTD0VjH9epYV5sMtkViomvU_dfsm98YUDzM-oNTo2lpdqbqDaR078wHVN3CkXu2ig_qBbVW0abTVNjvSJi1zcITGfeaioaj6TmMx87GLgmI-sOkDmw1N6Dn214HibPzCcoq6uUHtoHvIWQ-_xXxNc9/s4032/IMG_7786.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWAUfnsiZMpnNshAgpnSWG853BBvD8kOpptym1LkTD0VjH9epYV5sMtkViomvU_dfsm98YUDzM-oNTo2lpdqbqDaR078wHVN3CkXu2ig_qBbVW0abTVNjvSJi1zcITGfeaioaj6TmMx87GLgmI-sOkDmw1N6Dn214HibPzCcoq6uUHtoHvIWQ-_xXxNc9/w640-h480/IMG_7786.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div>Now, while some folks would never use paper products to create a holiday table setting, others feel differently. (I am one of those folks!) There are so many pretty and affordable paper products available these days that it is possible to create a really beautiful place setting. Plus, it cuts down on dishwashing which can be a true headache with lots of people attending a holiday meal. Of course, there is no right or wrong in terms of how one chooses to create their tablescape. I'm using solid white china plates as chargers under the paper plates for this tablescape but the paper plates would work just as well without them. It does make the place setting look a little dressier. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqq807eh8TDIq78wd7XGRN7ju5BpNyvpptTCn5aVstr7we6RTO0CzpRRUX-5qyi08o1pN9AThGCty7GRcMMuOqykmb7ixRoFDMEhmbP4-z_FmIch8r5WmEREyc8R69QKtdVCD3y2tcSuThQZmtAz_VQypiVRx9AmreJExq8DnASeBQu8HasdhxuhZtTgX/s4032/IMG_7789.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2405" data-original-width="4032" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqq807eh8TDIq78wd7XGRN7ju5BpNyvpptTCn5aVstr7we6RTO0CzpRRUX-5qyi08o1pN9AThGCty7GRcMMuOqykmb7ixRoFDMEhmbP4-z_FmIch8r5WmEREyc8R69QKtdVCD3y2tcSuThQZmtAz_VQypiVRx9AmreJExq8DnASeBQu8HasdhxuhZtTgX/w640-h382/IMG_7789.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>I think the paper plates are so pretty especially since they include blue/teal pumpkins on them which match my blue glassware. The napkins are a nice contrast with a wonderful message on them. The placemats are woven and filled with gorgeous Fall leaves. And the gold and green leaf shaped plastic dishes would work perfectly to hold salad, desserts or side dishes for the meal. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMikuhYr1_8TQx8vBDhIFvnUSfNyn9mkn-0KSg4bWJH8D-LrO3gChsPhobtPNZhZDoE7DCxDRprDLPvxspuXut_VfyMYvev49KvSJ9DMnlRucZQvlskfhubsD9zMG85LFVnH5z4RgBczFLyNf1E07WqY0SCwF3V7vHh9XBl-9rM6h_v-gyyzayX9MvDZ_X/s4032/IMG_7784.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMikuhYr1_8TQx8vBDhIFvnUSfNyn9mkn-0KSg4bWJH8D-LrO3gChsPhobtPNZhZDoE7DCxDRprDLPvxspuXut_VfyMYvev49KvSJ9DMnlRucZQvlskfhubsD9zMG85LFVnH5z4RgBczFLyNf1E07WqY0SCwF3V7vHh9XBl-9rM6h_v-gyyzayX9MvDZ_X/w640-h480/IMG_7784.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>If you would like to create a similar tablescape you can check out the following locations. I purchased the paper plates and leaf shaped dishes at The Dollar Tree. The napkins were purchased a long while ago, I believe at the Tuesday Morning store. The placemats were purchased at our local grocery store, Ingles Market. They carry a large variety of Thanksgiving decorations so, if you live locally, check them out! I'm not being paid by any of these stores to mention them. I'm just letting you know where I bought the items for my tablescape.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>How about you? Are you beginning to think about the holidays? Would you mix paper products with glass dishes on your table? Be sure to let me know in the comments section! I enjoy hearing from you! And once again, I will remind you to be sure to leave your name at the end of your comment if you are posting anonymously. Otherwise, I won't know who is leaving the comment and I may not guess correctly! (wink)</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Until Next Time,</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Debbie<br /> </i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-36414381005241795292023-10-25T19:10:00.019-04:002023-10-25T19:52:31.848-04:00Visit in West Virginia<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <i>Take Me Home Country Roads</i></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCgFFqvro-tJqKYWQip9z9TD8L6pvT9KaFbLpYxDkWwQJX9FAKISBnX81qNdWCxMLm-JfFcsO4OQ4Wk-b3wTa8hiaFBLAo_mwCjqq8x6BsO7ds7h_OrLoEGGd5gIyma-yzF3LCzQ5WKNwMEzr9uWRSAthaJCDAJaNxSw3nMvOGCVKCGcmzWXeOwgiWG9J/s4032/IMG-7745.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCgFFqvro-tJqKYWQip9z9TD8L6pvT9KaFbLpYxDkWwQJX9FAKISBnX81qNdWCxMLm-JfFcsO4OQ4Wk-b3wTa8hiaFBLAo_mwCjqq8x6BsO7ds7h_OrLoEGGd5gIyma-yzF3LCzQ5WKNwMEzr9uWRSAthaJCDAJaNxSw3nMvOGCVKCGcmzWXeOwgiWG9J/w480-h640/IMG-7745.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Hello everyone! I've been away for a short trip to West Virginia and thought I would share a bit about my trip. The main reason for my trip was to attend a memorial service for <a href="https://www.debbiestyleslife.com/2022/10/letting-you-know-where-ive-been.html" target="_blank">my sister who passed away</a> one year ago. The memorial service was given by the Hospice group who cared for her during her final illness and it was a lovely service for all of the Hospice patients who had passed this last year. Above, you see the flowers that were placed next to her picture and candle and then presented to the family. I'm so glad I went as it was a very healing service for me. </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jVGp5ODirAjTYtbPc2GAfz9UFFdSbgKBrVZNy-nIDB0uk3J-25NhgVIUrspOpu0mj10r2t7DY_0P3qBkK6NAwkgHmznHqX-poWCXvb4L5jmni76kTWl5TwP7tyyfi64fUxkYpGTZIsBxTxQRsa8HqBesvC7ejCJiP95VvIsaNGqSZuUBRMbPlwSnnRNU/s4032/IMG-7754.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jVGp5ODirAjTYtbPc2GAfz9UFFdSbgKBrVZNy-nIDB0uk3J-25NhgVIUrspOpu0mj10r2t7DY_0P3qBkK6NAwkgHmznHqX-poWCXvb4L5jmni76kTWl5TwP7tyyfi64fUxkYpGTZIsBxTxQRsa8HqBesvC7ejCJiP95VvIsaNGqSZuUBRMbPlwSnnRNU/w480-h640/IMG-7754.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Mr. and I were able to connect with some of our family and friends while in West Virginia. Above, you can see a beautiful rose that was blooming, among many roses, at a park in Huntington, WV where we visited with our niece, Aubrey, and her family. Aubrey gave us a tour of Huntington and showed us her beautiful home while we were there. </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY6tepn6B_8HJECYDai8HN5Qi1VEilc6GAwNZcSf_vXozMMmK78JaGwTZ5GNezefro6El2qx8dV2pKJY5NRWVQnH_bm5DHN6Ga-81GZKmJzPz2U6ts4UbKEYnXmIB_I3IW4ItZ0CVA5AF-tEM9Uzs_qP6kUNZk9kb3WCWN8qqMwEh5qCfN4Z2CHMa664dJ/s4032/IMG-7769.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY6tepn6B_8HJECYDai8HN5Qi1VEilc6GAwNZcSf_vXozMMmK78JaGwTZ5GNezefro6El2qx8dV2pKJY5NRWVQnH_bm5DHN6Ga-81GZKmJzPz2U6ts4UbKEYnXmIB_I3IW4ItZ0CVA5AF-tEM9Uzs_qP6kUNZk9kb3WCWN8qqMwEh5qCfN4Z2CHMa664dJ/w640-h480/IMG-7769.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We also stopped by to visit longtime friends, Rex and Natalie, and I asked their permission to photograph some of their lovely Fall decor both inside and outside their home. Their front porch was so welcoming when we arrived!</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvX8rxihjDz2vgknGPrvBfV2woBUKNw0cYmORpJJVjfGKYVOGcCktXOnZvkk8cVghFmzi_h9pYi8d7ZoztpKQ4RuWmcPgFT0lrzhyV8s3luScvb1xpvk_dHu-SYl_f-BavAQLGj-gEsq9bzHxqZu0jPsAP3RpUYz0Ite74DPUf6XFgisb8h4Q-If6fcia/s4032/IMG-7762.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvX8rxihjDz2vgknGPrvBfV2woBUKNw0cYmORpJJVjfGKYVOGcCktXOnZvkk8cVghFmzi_h9pYi8d7ZoztpKQ4RuWmcPgFT0lrzhyV8s3luScvb1xpvk_dHu-SYl_f-BavAQLGj-gEsq9bzHxqZu0jPsAP3RpUYz0Ite74DPUf6XFgisb8h4Q-If6fcia/w640-h480/IMG-7762.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Natalie described to me how she had watched the glass pumpkins being handblown. Such wonderful keepsakes!</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1zniLWa8CaGaoTWBudFtI_oiPPY3cSG5KvR9fihlTMfDBwrQiGInbi7bsrf_eaAj1KGbTSOrsLeSsjhrvsLKbnt_9Sajt-6BYkWy3EQ6XpNkHTlvCvOd24ccNwtxnDarISA8XvfvqlC3ocQ6mUlSx-_5PWEsMSJf8s8LyZrMf-FSmFi3oEY3F5GpIlXb/s4032/IMG-7760.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1zniLWa8CaGaoTWBudFtI_oiPPY3cSG5KvR9fihlTMfDBwrQiGInbi7bsrf_eaAj1KGbTSOrsLeSsjhrvsLKbnt_9Sajt-6BYkWy3EQ6XpNkHTlvCvOd24ccNwtxnDarISA8XvfvqlC3ocQ6mUlSx-_5PWEsMSJf8s8LyZrMf-FSmFi3oEY3F5GpIlXb/w640-h480/IMG-7760.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">More beautiful glass pumpkins here and notice the pretty cut glass dishes, as well. Great tablescape accents!</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD24o1Tpzx2uRnLkcdyRS5boo2bhsGNxVJGot8G-wdd7SuWj-2aSlszOV9lIkzgFHmPlkwsL170DaTPM_Q6V_EEsq6kn5Tmk4r_RxWzdNYqdLniafhoDW__nLcKUj0HUoM2qFn5j06bMBWPv-17EynaBwjj4Kog7T-g6XcpZ0juuDH-ltqxBpBz4jTdWPW/s4032/IMG-7763.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD24o1Tpzx2uRnLkcdyRS5boo2bhsGNxVJGot8G-wdd7SuWj-2aSlszOV9lIkzgFHmPlkwsL170DaTPM_Q6V_EEsq6kn5Tmk4r_RxWzdNYqdLniafhoDW__nLcKUj0HUoM2qFn5j06bMBWPv-17EynaBwjj4Kog7T-g6XcpZ0juuDH-ltqxBpBz4jTdWPW/w480-h640/IMG-7763.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I like the sign above the antique piano which, if I am recalling correctly, is well over 120 years old!</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii76JE1gig_IiROl6FtYCCBJtvUeDcRh0ttyHPCOLERk9qCR1B0c9jyt9oBj2lY-B6mXZLUB1CrclkpUYv6b91j6yUWjLPDhiZ2HhjMoJHzDbVjNqBoSF14zMDyBfQwzYR7w4iB2k6tclqbie9Lxhla-8bYaxn4Dv3AubJouAuw8cAaxpdwh-PTYS0c7Fz/s4032/IMG-7768.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii76JE1gig_IiROl6FtYCCBJtvUeDcRh0ttyHPCOLERk9qCR1B0c9jyt9oBj2lY-B6mXZLUB1CrclkpUYv6b91j6yUWjLPDhiZ2HhjMoJHzDbVjNqBoSF14zMDyBfQwzYR7w4iB2k6tclqbie9Lxhla-8bYaxn4Dv3AubJouAuw8cAaxpdwh-PTYS0c7Fz/w640-h480/IMG-7768.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Fall and pumpkins certainly do bring happiness! </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3gkCdTsgRmVoakk0ClWJCKvhNfsk7Bkp-2cIU9sSByZ7lcBD8jStaHVjSfr2BnyrNKhQD6r61EuslJlFHOqrmO6AolJZ4E9VR_KfulAxOWCCEGaWXUjUlgdqIq7mnobDxI-xSvKfPghFD9Z0EnK7wCUCwAJnZzX65pXfZmhIHwbzEgSfByLjLoU9lvLLd/s4032/IMG-7764.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3gkCdTsgRmVoakk0ClWJCKvhNfsk7Bkp-2cIU9sSByZ7lcBD8jStaHVjSfr2BnyrNKhQD6r61EuslJlFHOqrmO6AolJZ4E9VR_KfulAxOWCCEGaWXUjUlgdqIq7mnobDxI-xSvKfPghFD9Z0EnK7wCUCwAJnZzX65pXfZmhIHwbzEgSfByLjLoU9lvLLd/w640-h480/IMG-7764.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">So many things to be thankful for! </span></i></div></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>This trip to WV felt especially good to me and I am glad I was able to make the trip. The drive up was especially beautiful with the spectacular Fall colors on the trees! I hope wherever you are that you are enjoying a wonderful Fall as well. Let me know in the comments what you have done to enjoy the Autumn season, okay? I so enjoy hearing from you!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Until Next Time,</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Debbie</i></span></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-4918482901806604862023-10-09T22:46:00.005-04:002023-10-09T22:46:48.879-04:00Fashion, Fall and An Update on River<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>A Little Bit of This and That</i></span></h1><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3OxLybHWVbWxlorRiAr0P84iA2P47qVH6vbT5-lWd2qIMa0Ppd-WjliOKAUIOgJ7BLRkZlLseNNcXXuRUPYWqe_esSKGUj77GVPekf-P1PxaG7VNEzLNdnKMxQloMZvfEuPGAnvf851lGKahcq35EefPpiWRZtzS7Z8QUkmF4AcCzj43xafqBRzfxBglc/s3088/IMG-7588.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3OxLybHWVbWxlorRiAr0P84iA2P47qVH6vbT5-lWd2qIMa0Ppd-WjliOKAUIOgJ7BLRkZlLseNNcXXuRUPYWqe_esSKGUj77GVPekf-P1PxaG7VNEzLNdnKMxQloMZvfEuPGAnvf851lGKahcq35EefPpiWRZtzS7Z8QUkmF4AcCzj43xafqBRzfxBglc/w480-h640/IMG-7588.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Hello everyone! Can you believe that it is October 9th already? I honestly don't know where time goes here lately. It seems I just blink and it is already the next month! Anyway, today, in true "this and that fashion," I have several items to share with you and hope you enjoy these this and that posts where I share bits and pieces of life with you. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>First off, is my attempt to style a pantsuit look without the pantsuit! You all know that I love all things royal, and recently I have been looking at pics of Catherine, aka Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, who is always gorgeous in whatever she wears. What I read recently said she has entered her "pantsuit phase" of life. I really didn't know there was such a phase of life and, as someone who always loved a good pantsuit, I kind of took exception to this somewhat snarky comment on her behalf. (You're welcome, Kate). It's hard to find a pantsuit in the stores these days anyway as everything is sold as separates but, oh well. Perhaps pantsuits are coming back which would be great IMO! </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicVUS0vO9oXkAfUP54tgCFzw4VEOtIMUKiR1NBVhP_NfNuJz-SqsedX61FtEFKO7gQgRcvNVcYv4Sm2bMpivLomy_wzkx_5hjHJLDF_DKFVtp61qqw3e4v-aBAR9Y7MB1t7gguVaxv3j4hH5kc_W57WaZE4kAEKoTWjvxeRd2DDtCbhYeLXPE4DGdI062r/s2093/IMG-7564.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2093" data-original-width="1149" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicVUS0vO9oXkAfUP54tgCFzw4VEOtIMUKiR1NBVhP_NfNuJz-SqsedX61FtEFKO7gQgRcvNVcYv4Sm2bMpivLomy_wzkx_5hjHJLDF_DKFVtp61qqw3e4v-aBAR9Y7MB1t7gguVaxv3j4hH5kc_W57WaZE4kAEKoTWjvxeRd2DDtCbhYeLXPE4DGdI062r/w352-h640/IMG-7564.JPG" width="352" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Anyway, inspired by Princess Kate, I decided to try my hand at creating the illusion of a pantsuit using these separates of a black cardigan, gray corduroy pants and an off-white tunic top. I love a longer cardigan, like this one, which takes the place of either the pantsuit tops from the 80's or a blazer jacket. Add in some pretty jewelry and you have yourself a faux pantsuit. Shop your own closet and see what you have on hand that might create a pantsuit style look. Let's all join in with Kate on being in our "pantsuit phases," shall we?!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfiipce6XGZrO_7QmuTunYpBILHzrQtoHjT4jSRYUKtR6Xmk_12qeseuve71eh00P9nIgqQRxE2UNCgiQ2DfCsHeKQa6ub4SThEuMPFCzQ6hvPvYzrT8CaGKqpkZZ5utmqkw_tE73H14AX5CSHWz-x92W3TDZrbHFctJD798-oajlNTZv8HEs7I8FWPH6P/s2591/IMG-7605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2591" data-original-width="2443" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfiipce6XGZrO_7QmuTunYpBILHzrQtoHjT4jSRYUKtR6Xmk_12qeseuve71eh00P9nIgqQRxE2UNCgiQ2DfCsHeKQa6ub4SThEuMPFCzQ6hvPvYzrT8CaGKqpkZZ5utmqkw_tE73H14AX5CSHWz-x92W3TDZrbHFctJD798-oajlNTZv8HEs7I8FWPH6P/w604-h640/IMG-7605.jpg" width="604" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>And in Fall news....I had promised in <a href="https://www.debbiestyleslife.com/2023/09/the-colors-of-fall.html" target="_blank">my last post about Fall</a> decor that I would share what I had purchased as I browsed through all of the Autumn items available this year. I ended up falling in love with this metal pumpkin and decided it was too good to pass up! I love how it matches our living room decor and, because it is metal, a certain puppy can't chew the stuffing out of it! I have really needed to think through the items I put out this year because of River being so young. I will need to do this at Christmas too. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">And speaking of River.....</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi48n5GeBzsQgHyryYe8fts2zj8mCF29x-Z_c6rjbqssLL0JvDHm6i1yvVNvVk8cQmtgMsHSXjJcdRLsrGuazZPCvYn5_TN-UVKvMs2hwR7sq2kLEhYP5YT_xx-JMrutLDz-d969jDDlYSNycSfFdecP69slHcbCpIdxU0pFtW0PPjmLevbpLlIOWxhKWkc/s4032/IMG-7614.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi48n5GeBzsQgHyryYe8fts2zj8mCF29x-Z_c6rjbqssLL0JvDHm6i1yvVNvVk8cQmtgMsHSXjJcdRLsrGuazZPCvYn5_TN-UVKvMs2hwR7sq2kLEhYP5YT_xx-JMrutLDz-d969jDDlYSNycSfFdecP69slHcbCpIdxU0pFtW0PPjmLevbpLlIOWxhKWkc/w480-h640/IMG-7614.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Look at how big he has grown! And, he thinks he is a lap dog, lol!! The Mr. allowed him to get on his lap one time and now he thinks he can do it all the time. Of course!! The Mr. doesn't seem to be suffering too much, though. 😉</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">What is happening with you? Any fun Fall projects going on? Any trips? Any fun pet stories? Be sure to leave a comment and let me know, okay? I love hearing from you!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Until Next Time,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Debbie</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-12745157958112465522023-09-27T19:24:00.003-04:002023-09-27T19:24:40.090-04:00The Colors of Fall<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Finding Colorful Fall Decorations</i></span></h1><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJUxuWguDM69GXaO0L5PpBU-nAbbjOXl0qrATB-QE-f8IvgFLp2dt0DM55oczVe7Jrpx0lnFDvtfftYOEAdKg65GrAgy25FxPO3liNMPsK0aB_RjQwrK4bfDhc0wg9mMfeTEKZdlenOE97fpRdtxTioc9ZWFO_nX6MNZnNeeNSeYkbiG9Qel3E5dRxVB6/s4032/IMG-7532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJUxuWguDM69GXaO0L5PpBU-nAbbjOXl0qrATB-QE-f8IvgFLp2dt0DM55oczVe7Jrpx0lnFDvtfftYOEAdKg65GrAgy25FxPO3liNMPsK0aB_RjQwrK4bfDhc0wg9mMfeTEKZdlenOE97fpRdtxTioc9ZWFO_nX6MNZnNeeNSeYkbiG9Qel3E5dRxVB6/w640-h480/IMG-7532.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Hello friends! I had such a fun time a couple days ago browsing at Lowe's in the garden center and looking at all of the many beautiful Fall flowers and decorations they are offering. I decided to snap some photos and share them with you. I'm not being paid by Lowes for this post. I just happened to be there and really enjoyed browsing. </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">How beautiful are the pink flowers with the orange flowers surrounded by pumpkins?</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0IjEos3YDxxBkkkQBw7mJyip7DNOsVsikE3JVhB1j-dpavi9IL-Ei18Yo-R1_cNJ8tAoSZQWoqK5iwRB4m8mq0fc1M2-tqOE7fCvWzKQyZdmdz0MYeNBMq27BX1SDwCY5vhEEfE0y_z8-2_txha31l31cuJ1Py2CPLyLLzk2JzCDdtz30vvCdIku5BJ_/s4032/IMG-7533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0IjEos3YDxxBkkkQBw7mJyip7DNOsVsikE3JVhB1j-dpavi9IL-Ei18Yo-R1_cNJ8tAoSZQWoqK5iwRB4m8mq0fc1M2-tqOE7fCvWzKQyZdmdz0MYeNBMq27BX1SDwCY5vhEEfE0y_z8-2_txha31l31cuJ1Py2CPLyLLzk2JzCDdtz30vvCdIku5BJ_/w480-h640/IMG-7533.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The color combinations of the flowers were just gorgeous!!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIxMnTUFdZ8OrSuHDLm7qTnGFe2yAUw3PMw_d9Ce95-Fb8HBtEk9XHPU5X7Gc_EBiCDuNXz7b8mu6sTkK8aFETGDQjtx4sc3NeD3ZrfSRzfmxD1E3ayiA7-ZXRQwBDjTxlwp6c2KzVcjlZCCntTULYY3T3kDmAsyZjQoBtIgToGTrZpui-IBFIG3yVa68/s4032/IMG-7526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIxMnTUFdZ8OrSuHDLm7qTnGFe2yAUw3PMw_d9Ce95-Fb8HBtEk9XHPU5X7Gc_EBiCDuNXz7b8mu6sTkK8aFETGDQjtx4sc3NeD3ZrfSRzfmxD1E3ayiA7-ZXRQwBDjTxlwp6c2KzVcjlZCCntTULYY3T3kDmAsyZjQoBtIgToGTrZpui-IBFIG3yVa68/w640-h480/IMG-7526.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">And I was very surprised to see that they had so many decorative items for sale this year for Fall. I had not seen so many items in previous years. Decorating for Fall is definitely a thing!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg82Cw4y2M55f2T5EAYumjzBh-W-2lFSpB7fGqW_AiWBjtbkO1OdIYVcwOrd6SAdlyl5nmCMsRFKT5WWpvaNr0B3rml-cuQJRKFAM11aAk20woE1FB72SjyRRSYP3fcdJ3eSUuN3lLdf8xzD6Xq1FzETObOXgl80q7-7si6037VTNkn-hJ002Ct_YCz0MGY/s4032/IMG-7527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg82Cw4y2M55f2T5EAYumjzBh-W-2lFSpB7fGqW_AiWBjtbkO1OdIYVcwOrd6SAdlyl5nmCMsRFKT5WWpvaNr0B3rml-cuQJRKFAM11aAk20woE1FB72SjyRRSYP3fcdJ3eSUuN3lLdf8xzD6Xq1FzETObOXgl80q7-7si6037VTNkn-hJ002Ct_YCz0MGY/w480-h640/IMG-7527.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJp0lyHlwakdpN1MFRhEiGRB0R3dSwoE9f4DQW2SFFcPh4yLBuCvkIG4zVlA2c1-ejpEv8urVX0TKmZhDolZScpYxzN9Gr9HRa1Ne63iMq9zCo1U47FK_9Ksa3XsPMocrXGqYl0l4_Y4iugHch9ONTydL1SRAcN3RzIfacexkUF5Saq6Uhk6xK5TMKkyh6/s4032/IMG-7531.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJp0lyHlwakdpN1MFRhEiGRB0R3dSwoE9f4DQW2SFFcPh4yLBuCvkIG4zVlA2c1-ejpEv8urVX0TKmZhDolZScpYxzN9Gr9HRa1Ne63iMq9zCo1U47FK_9Ksa3XsPMocrXGqYl0l4_Y4iugHch9ONTydL1SRAcN3RzIfacexkUF5Saq6Uhk6xK5TMKkyh6/w640-h480/IMG-7531.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOPznpx0FJck13bCDFPn2meo9bHsDdWtgGuHr8MrRyvqDlzKCfQ3cip6N0B_AKr7gHtR7AuhQ_3SzCzg1unHUkTLdvF4kPkqRwKeYAEBy6ritVhjfNlODU8QFnHQErZNs8rCmQ7WQ9Et31KpoyevNY1eNx6a1YJIIbrjtMdlqnNZJtcNAPLQeVeeDaBih/s4032/IMG-7528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOPznpx0FJck13bCDFPn2meo9bHsDdWtgGuHr8MrRyvqDlzKCfQ3cip6N0B_AKr7gHtR7AuhQ_3SzCzg1unHUkTLdvF4kPkqRwKeYAEBy6ritVhjfNlODU8QFnHQErZNs8rCmQ7WQ9Et31KpoyevNY1eNx6a1YJIIbrjtMdlqnNZJtcNAPLQeVeeDaBih/w640-h480/IMG-7528.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYyzcOlShXm4pa_IQWuAh7ISgZ4NKTof62p0y7QL9kSlsJP8zpS1x21Dk_ZeTryGCSUVIwQUwd57svX_SRP-0TzDmZMtJjXLInXzXGmNzua4gFv7i481fxI-EjZs_WenrRtAscpC-QOhVzmUTchui6k_k96A9R1F3QfpttpMNOz0zIhUEJ-EJyLe8sA-AE/s4032/IMG-7529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYyzcOlShXm4pa_IQWuAh7ISgZ4NKTof62p0y7QL9kSlsJP8zpS1x21Dk_ZeTryGCSUVIwQUwd57svX_SRP-0TzDmZMtJjXLInXzXGmNzua4gFv7i481fxI-EjZs_WenrRtAscpC-QOhVzmUTchui6k_k96A9R1F3QfpttpMNOz0zIhUEJ-EJyLe8sA-AE/w480-h640/IMG-7529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4NaUtHbW4YHz_pHEShOtAt1oA1TTS4jD6v6zSD4KZNjs5AWUIpIg9lr0o2_qoNpee25V42ijCb7akbjnzRV7wNUUy6GDn3fOPxLVmvhHvqJpyXQDKQOLyBbayuduAhfSmvdL7ZHo-Jhm8wQ_cxGVAI7YMSobI3NNXRZblJgMxxzeiL66zFL2Js0YHYhV/s4032/IMG-7534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4NaUtHbW4YHz_pHEShOtAt1oA1TTS4jD6v6zSD4KZNjs5AWUIpIg9lr0o2_qoNpee25V42ijCb7akbjnzRV7wNUUy6GDn3fOPxLVmvhHvqJpyXQDKQOLyBbayuduAhfSmvdL7ZHo-Jhm8wQ_cxGVAI7YMSobI3NNXRZblJgMxxzeiL66zFL2Js0YHYhV/w480-h640/IMG-7534.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I could have bought out the store looking at all of these decorative items. And then, I saw all of the colorful pumpkins available.</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHy9TDTkE0Ix2M37V5fk1C4yWUSDkkyMTM2XXNwzQfMmEg55zbNeG5i4K1InUYSRSfzIpzXfEvnMEtO4zZ6nrgmuNSub7y9Vqovt0bcuYenZxyRMAND96slj90EKP_-Kd4IcoET7DMvpk1krUY1pCTiGffExMkMhXVkP865QPi18M-u-cB7hVKvtbwYZj/s4032/IMG-7536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHy9TDTkE0Ix2M37V5fk1C4yWUSDkkyMTM2XXNwzQfMmEg55zbNeG5i4K1InUYSRSfzIpzXfEvnMEtO4zZ6nrgmuNSub7y9Vqovt0bcuYenZxyRMAND96slj90EKP_-Kd4IcoET7DMvpk1krUY1pCTiGffExMkMhXVkP865QPi18M-u-cB7hVKvtbwYZj/w640-h480/IMG-7536.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBL388QT4NKu4rUPgoWtamlH5Q5P2ChJfI3oM1dVqWj0_to75MmFARF1qZLnLEKwreMUrPVN01UAqB4u9WXfRhb-q8C0jO4pcA5IZHKc8vArNh2-grfqCc0lRvwnU7k2m1AQ20xHtdezBPoc2pp2fBC78mnCpYARfKR-F3GPMgBnCswGAOjveYDcbPTbq2/s4032/IMG-7535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBL388QT4NKu4rUPgoWtamlH5Q5P2ChJfI3oM1dVqWj0_to75MmFARF1qZLnLEKwreMUrPVN01UAqB4u9WXfRhb-q8C0jO4pcA5IZHKc8vArNh2-grfqCc0lRvwnU7k2m1AQ20xHtdezBPoc2pp2fBC78mnCpYARfKR-F3GPMgBnCswGAOjveYDcbPTbq2/w640-h480/IMG-7535.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Pumpkins sure have come a long way since I was a kid. I used to decorate with the cardboard pumpkins you put in your windows. Now there is a large variety of many colored faux pumpkins that you can purchase to keep and use from year to year. </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I would need a whole lot of storage space to buy all of these items! I sure would like to try, though!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>I did make one purchase which I will share in my next post. Be sure to keep a lookout for that! In the meantime, let me know how you are decorating for Fall both inside and out, okay?</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Until Next Time,</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Debbie</i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-21594150574118577212023-09-11T15:08:00.002-04:002023-09-11T15:08:20.687-04:00Easy DIY Fall Arrangement and Autumn Decor<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <i>Easy Fall Decor and Craft For Everyone To Enjoy</i></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibfFQjZM-hxbIkTi264n-iwxRQNX4zrYCbetqi7HEG-_Cl9OFjIjFt4APNIYc85hA3eDV5UhavUORfDdJOwuvum0D7VPlEJ5s0IlzJf1q7IXAaL-evCNoAJDLuoEJYgTs7zx6T2-CMhX-0zEiVRL9bNnsA0TqM6_x9VRwFihkWwUBZVGcOQCS-0Yb770EM/s4032/IMG-7460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibfFQjZM-hxbIkTi264n-iwxRQNX4zrYCbetqi7HEG-_Cl9OFjIjFt4APNIYc85hA3eDV5UhavUORfDdJOwuvum0D7VPlEJ5s0IlzJf1q7IXAaL-evCNoAJDLuoEJYgTs7zx6T2-CMhX-0zEiVRL9bNnsA0TqM6_x9VRwFihkWwUBZVGcOQCS-0Yb770EM/w480-h640/IMG-7460.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Hey Everyone! With Fall just around the corner, I have started thinking about how to do some easy DIY crafting and also some "early Fall" decor around the house. So today, I'm sharing a couple of ideas with you. Now, you know, that I like EASY and I promise you that is what I'm sharing today! (wink)</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIVOB6rjMC1Es4C6MMwlbbYI1KSrBatabptPmX_mRi1wLUI7eTvP82BCkLET3Y7kH1M4Lb83tclvuA8YnlzbLtw3-VIv7NVEzPWbX5LoEnjPIhXUYakpTsJOZ-SHfAXF-fBsoi-oUuiec-Idj5BAlVJ4ZuFjijhaqfacx1c7RIGUb7vmtg39ptL9S2_XEp/s4032/IMG-7453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIVOB6rjMC1Es4C6MMwlbbYI1KSrBatabptPmX_mRi1wLUI7eTvP82BCkLET3Y7kH1M4Lb83tclvuA8YnlzbLtw3-VIv7NVEzPWbX5LoEnjPIhXUYakpTsJOZ-SHfAXF-fBsoi-oUuiec-Idj5BAlVJ4ZuFjijhaqfacx1c7RIGUb7vmtg39ptL9S2_XEp/w480-h640/IMG-7453.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I spied these Fall shaped pasta noodles at Aldi last week and the creative juices started flowing as I thought about how I might use them, other than eating of course!</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNNq3AD7ChimHgWUDYqFd3cJlG31ZiX6zADYXIQbXo7bG5fmSJBbWV0i6Ka9-xp7fZWuf5dLbA1ovhL1JSy6SBG6BqjV8WoMd5ZFjvHtReNsacuqfNR9Ab22aIevqqkfIn-6YC8CX-uXh3GWELo78diPhYmtcx3HOk6OFP-uFL6IvYAK8gSDOPCDuva7O7/s4032/IMG-7455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNNq3AD7ChimHgWUDYqFd3cJlG31ZiX6zADYXIQbXo7bG5fmSJBbWV0i6Ka9-xp7fZWuf5dLbA1ovhL1JSy6SBG6BqjV8WoMd5ZFjvHtReNsacuqfNR9Ab22aIevqqkfIn-6YC8CX-uXh3GWELo78diPhYmtcx3HOk6OFP-uFL6IvYAK8gSDOPCDuva7O7/w480-h640/IMG-7455.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I decided that the pasta would make good filler for a glass vase to hide the flower stems. Any glass jar would be pretty with the pasta inside as well.</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LBNLjc_nJOkHKAPxuv9UGUhNXgtpxKQBq8pgh_PD8z0NfbLclmphaJ5pltTMhhR4syMochHi2HSoGElIYGCMV7NahempyRZuqOtX8ZqxBABRtc-P9_vPmgeDlXmgsycok5MMNXlmV88w3POFjyopikrE9LMvQGtJ02M9dKm9sB-AnjmSc0Kmg1uJll6G/s4032/IMG-7459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LBNLjc_nJOkHKAPxuv9UGUhNXgtpxKQBq8pgh_PD8z0NfbLclmphaJ5pltTMhhR4syMochHi2HSoGElIYGCMV7NahempyRZuqOtX8ZqxBABRtc-P9_vPmgeDlXmgsycok5MMNXlmV88w3POFjyopikrE9LMvQGtJ02M9dKm9sB-AnjmSc0Kmg1uJll6G/w480-h640/IMG-7459.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The only Fall flowers I had on hand when I did this craft were these sunflowers, so that is what I used to fill the vase. I may change them out for another Fall flower at a later date. They look pretty for now, though, and the vase sitting on a Fallish candle ring adds to the look. This is how the infamous foyer table looks now. I'm not certain that this even counts as a "craft." Somehow, filling a glass vase with pasta doesn't really count in my book! But, it sure is easy, lol!!</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X20BAGCBFhF_N32MURH8LGOi66KtUFjUC4JxwORbc96eO6bNaDBXONT0QLsDUUDv5i7zb2NX2vBz0BiVUyGqryTVCZ_i5jHAieYzOgKpFgtbX_qT9wIPNlTui7Ff1HOeFUg_Q1jlQxhk2E9zUPcyPrceNCT7G0e3ziDlm6HwkvcLwjPIcdu7uyqZBf0u/s4032/IMG-7456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X20BAGCBFhF_N32MURH8LGOi66KtUFjUC4JxwORbc96eO6bNaDBXONT0QLsDUUDv5i7zb2NX2vBz0BiVUyGqryTVCZ_i5jHAieYzOgKpFgtbX_qT9wIPNlTui7Ff1HOeFUg_Q1jlQxhk2E9zUPcyPrceNCT7G0e3ziDlm6HwkvcLwjPIcdu7uyqZBf0u/w480-h640/IMG-7456.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">While I was at Aldi, I also saw this cute Fall throw and decided to buy it to use in the living room. It cost under $5 and has a very soft, luxuriant feel. Plus, it looks cute with my Fall pillow. I'm looking forward to cozying up with it on cooler Fall evenings. And, I don't intend to allow a certain little dog to get hold of it! </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>How are you getting ready for Fall at your house? Be sure to leave a comment below. I love hearing from my readers!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Until Next Time,</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Debbie</i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-54587860244190761002023-08-31T18:18:00.002-04:002023-08-31T18:18:37.138-04:00Pretty Things Around The House<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <i>Adding "Pretty" In Unexpected Places</i></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMtQEaD1wEeRHu6NJDcFtzToCW4BmG2qFIBenrwNZCqiJS8WKOuVapvieztJAcTk_c54gEIf_SJizV2pmLDpkaRv1bfD1Is8BeUrktefomVzxN87-sYaIH1Q71wCo9jID9ZNIuSTnNqaYBK6_LgjpioJugEcEUZ0VjDoXg0qOHE5KMD6PGjqH9K4xZU9bg/s4032/IMG-7436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMtQEaD1wEeRHu6NJDcFtzToCW4BmG2qFIBenrwNZCqiJS8WKOuVapvieztJAcTk_c54gEIf_SJizV2pmLDpkaRv1bfD1Is8BeUrktefomVzxN87-sYaIH1Q71wCo9jID9ZNIuSTnNqaYBK6_LgjpioJugEcEUZ0VjDoXg0qOHE5KMD6PGjqH9K4xZU9bg/w480-h640/IMG-7436.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Hello everyone! Can you believe that today is the last day of August and that September starts tomorrow?! Time just seems to be flying by and I know that many of you are already starting to think about your Fall touches you will add to your homes. I'm not that far along yet, though. Today, I'm sharing some ways that I have added what I think are pretty touches around our house. And I think they could be called "unexpected" touches of pretty because these items are often overlooked as just basic workhorses of the home. </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWOSoPkKkGdJ4pr7iOw-InBghfwdXq_iPMjOu1gmY7LzAev0TLhVFVAoWEUD_ouTQzGMsXdY7TnQs6TBf9e99RnwODcPfZIFFwCWKcjyao8Gk1Vyaswf8qtlfrpS7fBpqDj9h-rO_p0wIznfKN3y-qsqMqEvATB2p-P9EXwk4CsOBUJEkBWLSEs6B7Xq_A/s3712/IMG-7431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2815" data-original-width="3712" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWOSoPkKkGdJ4pr7iOw-InBghfwdXq_iPMjOu1gmY7LzAev0TLhVFVAoWEUD_ouTQzGMsXdY7TnQs6TBf9e99RnwODcPfZIFFwCWKcjyao8Gk1Vyaswf8qtlfrpS7fBpqDj9h-rO_p0wIznfKN3y-qsqMqEvATB2p-P9EXwk4CsOBUJEkBWLSEs6B7Xq_A/w640-h486/IMG-7431.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">If you haven't already guessed, I'm talking about tea towels in the kitchen. Several years ago, one of my sisters gifted us with the tea towel you see above as one of our Christmas gifts. I have loved using this tea towel so much! First of all, it is pretty with the red truck and apples under a tree. The red edging is pretty as well. But, it is also thicker than most tea towels I have owned and really absorbent. It lasts longer between washings and, if stained, I can spray the stains and they come right off. I liked this tea towel so much I looked at the tag on it and found it is from Kay Dee Designs. So I checked on Amazon and lo and behold there are many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Kay+Dee+Designs+kitchen+towels&crid=14XOLON5ZF7CB&sprefix=kay+dee+designs+kitchen+towels%2Caps%2C219&ref=nb_sb_noss_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kay Dee Designs kitchen towels </a>available. </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmfNEIIwEOu6TKNDyLCnN3zWSXESMOD2qHPT9IwMdFwx6QM17Uja_tAeXS8eZCFbWXd9W8qIOFSu1LaHGsS-lOlT5MnztAP29uppqELriWMafr8UQBzSzlDBsC0O4KyJP5ra-copH61tkbBTZJ24P-2JvYaM_s0eeXi1nJfF2DnBdUWfABR-bkn87iNhrM/s4032/IMG-7435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmfNEIIwEOu6TKNDyLCnN3zWSXESMOD2qHPT9IwMdFwx6QM17Uja_tAeXS8eZCFbWXd9W8qIOFSu1LaHGsS-lOlT5MnztAP29uppqELriWMafr8UQBzSzlDBsC0O4KyJP5ra-copH61tkbBTZJ24P-2JvYaM_s0eeXi1nJfF2DnBdUWfABR-bkn87iNhrM/w640-h480/IMG-7435.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Some of the towels can be purchased two to a set and others as individual purchases. Over the last couple of years I have added to my kitchen towels a few at a time until I now own six of the Kay Dee Designs towels. </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8zxCF8B50_VsQMkIUbSqB4kgSM5xdwioVeS9eMvoj761OxEBEL2v9O0n15ypF4qcVxpz-SQsJclRLA2wYg28w2sJK9JQdoplFt_6ijGkGW594eataMBcOUxnTBjKT43hf6Do4ChCF2pnzK7xk12F8zFJty-T07C-uGq1CYuclDJw-XkC0Xo3PXHUn0QM/s3564/IMG-7434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2944" data-original-width="3564" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8zxCF8B50_VsQMkIUbSqB4kgSM5xdwioVeS9eMvoj761OxEBEL2v9O0n15ypF4qcVxpz-SQsJclRLA2wYg28w2sJK9JQdoplFt_6ijGkGW594eataMBcOUxnTBjKT43hf6Do4ChCF2pnzK7xk12F8zFJty-T07C-uGq1CYuclDJw-XkC0Xo3PXHUn0QM/w640-h528/IMG-7434.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I appreciate the high quality of these towels, the graphics choices and the cute sayings on the towels. </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXp7J9u0yLO7anIXIVhBlUI_EOcGSW0JyazgVaF-9RzsT1EL6m56TImYQpIUebcOlV8T3rXf5gMHZ1sAWX0EhOLdQAe2gEBUjDlIboMDxK_CgAMqkfbfHiIRbAg2LuEppBYq8P4mUWz5qRTgiA1KkzdosKRpEJrsxS_v1ab-VWmGdtgsnE4qiNZM9kDPiA/s2863/IMG-7433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2857" data-original-width="2863" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXp7J9u0yLO7anIXIVhBlUI_EOcGSW0JyazgVaF-9RzsT1EL6m56TImYQpIUebcOlV8T3rXf5gMHZ1sAWX0EhOLdQAe2gEBUjDlIboMDxK_CgAMqkfbfHiIRbAg2LuEppBYq8P4mUWz5qRTgiA1KkzdosKRpEJrsxS_v1ab-VWmGdtgsnE4qiNZM9kDPiA/w640-h638/IMG-7433.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwrCfPeyu9bks5T3cW_1jjFVRhvPucdKvnm20MMoK2KzCUwaElI8qhq2Zgro9YneM4PQBFZlpjMJP41jQVTthbUMJdV3A_fr6vsJKTFE-AxSf90E1PDjjWYNwlmnfylCCovphhWOnVtLykZiKeGCaPkL54SyveLk6uV7e0xcI7mA-bauAuClHbh2HPe1s/s3902/IMG-7432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2844" data-original-width="3902" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwrCfPeyu9bks5T3cW_1jjFVRhvPucdKvnm20MMoK2KzCUwaElI8qhq2Zgro9YneM4PQBFZlpjMJP41jQVTthbUMJdV3A_fr6vsJKTFE-AxSf90E1PDjjWYNwlmnfylCCovphhWOnVtLykZiKeGCaPkL54SyveLk6uV7e0xcI7mA-bauAuClHbh2HPe1s/w640-h466/IMG-7432.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">These towels are a little pricier, IMO, than towels I could get elsewhere but sometimes paying for higher quality is worth it. Kitchen chores can be so mundane and it's nice to have a cheerful towel to look at and use!</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8XsnddnPVUssw3rmD9dveGXJSPo__I-stcGQwYSkCyMNwlFPKO2ny5Wc3Hz46Y--AtzlyKnjNbkOq6vSnVEJ45BRrtLHgbVwqx0XYEEJjYsbjYXzAcsgpNXBfJJxOILZ8l1WYOX371_TXnxiIKwPn4w64FASvwv07vAaAnElFWHA1ShSkFjAUnLmhgvlO/s2927/IMG-7429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2874" data-original-width="2927" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8XsnddnPVUssw3rmD9dveGXJSPo__I-stcGQwYSkCyMNwlFPKO2ny5Wc3Hz46Y--AtzlyKnjNbkOq6vSnVEJ45BRrtLHgbVwqx0XYEEJjYsbjYXzAcsgpNXBfJJxOILZ8l1WYOX371_TXnxiIKwPn4w64FASvwv07vAaAnElFWHA1ShSkFjAUnLmhgvlO/w640-h628/IMG-7429.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And with messages like this, who knew that doing kitchen chores could be inspirational? I get nothing from sharing about these kitchen towels. I just like them and use them. If you are interested check out the link above. There are so many choices that one can choose from!</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyQvCg-6M8BbXln1YptulDVK5GYcpOesx-5PJRkZUT2dpIgP8S-wginK476uXHCL-jcdiYV6xNskAqKP-ruak6bLic41pN5jyATf65s64roV0HHf4yts-j3FedxmzdC5EUAYjB3cc6mC355NdCj28bHIka2JQ8jboP7Jne8DBhQ1UHfW4zgItUYNJFUhE/s3617/IMG-7425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2513" data-original-width="3617" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyQvCg-6M8BbXln1YptulDVK5GYcpOesx-5PJRkZUT2dpIgP8S-wginK476uXHCL-jcdiYV6xNskAqKP-ruak6bLic41pN5jyATf65s64roV0HHf4yts-j3FedxmzdC5EUAYjB3cc6mC355NdCj28bHIka2JQ8jboP7Jne8DBhQ1UHfW4zgItUYNJFUhE/w640-h444/IMG-7425.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I also added some more pretty in "my room" with this faux antique telephone that I found at our local Human Shelter thrift store. I just love the white with pink roses that are on the phone. My Mom had a similar phone in her bedroom and I think of her each time I see this phone.</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8kVGo2I8CNNOIHD3gWWm383M6wnjcbJmpbQqjIyHA-KwQ4nZR_TensyTukMVekYvkPlVjdNbpM9iu9b5EDHairiiwCy80R6f_S2n7i661C5vwabcGkoZ2lEWA0q7qZR4cAtnYpXLlmlVCHvG-nryo-Y7KnxUwmZl3RSWVGIfZRljcxWapORKVCfJvrK-b/s3547/IMG-7422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3547" data-original-width="2108" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8kVGo2I8CNNOIHD3gWWm383M6wnjcbJmpbQqjIyHA-KwQ4nZR_TensyTukMVekYvkPlVjdNbpM9iu9b5EDHairiiwCy80R6f_S2n7i661C5vwabcGkoZ2lEWA0q7qZR4cAtnYpXLlmlVCHvG-nryo-Y7KnxUwmZl3RSWVGIfZRljcxWapORKVCfJvrK-b/w380-h640/IMG-7422.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And the phone is the perfect touch for sitting on the telephone table that I have from my late sister's home. I moved this phone table under a window in "<a href="https://www.debbiestyleslife.com/2023/03/spare-room-redo-and-theyre-back.html" target="_blank">my room</a>" and I can see it as I walk down our hall. So pretty! I like "old fashioned" and my room has several <a href="https://www.debbiestyleslife.com/2023/07/checking-in-with-my-readers.html" target="_blank">old fashioned touches now. </a></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;">You know, pretty touches around the home can be as simple as tea towels and telephones when they bring you joy and put a smile on your face. And these items that I have shared with you today do just that when I see and use them! Think about little touches that you can use (or are already using) in your own homes! And be sure to share with me in the comments about your ideas for bringing pretty to your home, okay? I can't wait to hear from you!</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;">Until Next Time,</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;">Debbie</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-64200280590286419262023-08-22T19:47:00.001-04:002023-08-22T19:47:07.813-04:00A Little Bit of This and That<h1 style="text-align: center;"> Changes Coming To The Blog</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NlzIEj_R4PKmSPw5RR72fRBh0xMagZhli-OuTi3P1t4anxVnr6YMZeevOmS5QcDY8zdG3MPIpkhlFv4G686dFIWh2ebJY5OKuAnvR7RWJ1vK2GDkNFCWzP5w047swuyvmIMVEBfYlXQu6h_LghR_uxyJIfvbLCcN2PRaaQggknMYlt6BlE9zsa2IcHxd/s3088/IMG-6379.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NlzIEj_R4PKmSPw5RR72fRBh0xMagZhli-OuTi3P1t4anxVnr6YMZeevOmS5QcDY8zdG3MPIpkhlFv4G686dFIWh2ebJY5OKuAnvR7RWJ1vK2GDkNFCWzP5w047swuyvmIMVEBfYlXQu6h_LghR_uxyJIfvbLCcN2PRaaQggknMYlt6BlE9zsa2IcHxd/w480-h640/IMG-6379.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Hi friends! Today, I'm sharing a little bit of this and that with you. Nothing earth shattering. Just some news about our dog, River, and some books I've been reading. Life has pretty much revolved around our pooch these last few weeks. I had forgotten how much time and energy puppies can take up! But, he quickly reminded us of all that! It has been six weeks today since we brought River home and he has learned a lot and grown a lot in six weeks. I have to share a couple of photos with you because they are so cute AND because......</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKPQqlFOvwV0POrWZkx1SNavdTaiXVrdD7m-z0ut1WTk4sBO7pidn_P3ty3jD2UZ0uk0XaCZTO4L16CfiLfjMrHgtwqKdBLC8fgl3pMVu04Ea66SS4VaHAjdLX0LLKbYz6zb7TaApE97KaTdioqOTOeKKB7uc01Y_qyGSyQCVZZxWDpQU-GudoG-3NdE3/s3464/IMG-9658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3464" data-original-width="1630" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKPQqlFOvwV0POrWZkx1SNavdTaiXVrdD7m-z0ut1WTk4sBO7pidn_P3ty3jD2UZ0uk0XaCZTO4L16CfiLfjMrHgtwqKdBLC8fgl3pMVu04Ea66SS4VaHAjdLX0LLKbYz6zb7TaApE97KaTdioqOTOeKKB7uc01Y_qyGSyQCVZZxWDpQU-GudoG-3NdE3/w302-h640/IMG-9658.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><br /><i>He graduated from Canine Manners class Sunday evening!!!! I've already shared this picture on Facebook so some of you may have already seen it. Friends, he was the class crazy-man for six weeks and, although he graduated, the teacher said he could repeat the class if we wanted him to. The thing of it was, he did really well at home in a quiet calm situation doing the things he was taught, but in class there were six other dogs and he just wanted to bark and play with the other dogs so badly! BUT, the teacher didn't allow ANY dog interaction which was just misery for our poor River. We had to sit behind a fence covered with sheets so he couldn't see the other dogs but River was smart enough to figure that out and kept pulling us and jumping up to see the other dogs. It was just crazy time for six.whole.weeks!! I managed to attend four of the classes and let The Mr. handle the other two on his own. I just couldn't take the craziness. Anyway, we made it through the class and River learned all of the commands and we plan to keep working with him on our own. We also want to "socialize" him with other dogs. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCcY_s4S6D969H69q3hxLgH-hlC52f-hW0Dn9r8YAUbFX8jLXPyoKx15JV46YCJf4GW7-wBYevJymupp95O-IAE9YDdxgDytYCQ2z8kYrO9Jg-DYMp7RNfELd4AA5heVxFnreI9bJX_DYMFD_CDi1lSxMXxwLj4NsI4IoE4oSFTW-PMdZfJUf5bGi2LMmx/s2444/IMG-9650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2444" data-original-width="1381" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCcY_s4S6D969H69q3hxLgH-hlC52f-hW0Dn9r8YAUbFX8jLXPyoKx15JV46YCJf4GW7-wBYevJymupp95O-IAE9YDdxgDytYCQ2z8kYrO9Jg-DYMp7RNfELd4AA5heVxFnreI9bJX_DYMFD_CDi1lSxMXxwLj4NsI4IoE4oSFTW-PMdZfJUf5bGi2LMmx/w362-h640/IMG-9650.jpg" width="362" /></a></div><br /><i>This picture is just hilarious, in my opinion, because it truly sums up River all during the classes! He looks like he stayed up all night partying doesn't he?!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7whjwLBuVFqzKwDMXaJsAARGyHGH3CA9bzBEONQJOP3vELZ06pR2cgpEg_g6Kg2wXG8RrtZWkVcxIsP7aBKowGBDCfVJwm9qmX8V-kA-zNW128FVfGcHdwYEGxCOdzmx7aBanwmjvUKqclYLzFd7g9ms7RQ4P-HiuHzeP4bevlRqs6d5CygI6nKXc-aJ/s4032/IMG-9550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7whjwLBuVFqzKwDMXaJsAARGyHGH3CA9bzBEONQJOP3vELZ06pR2cgpEg_g6Kg2wXG8RrtZWkVcxIsP7aBKowGBDCfVJwm9qmX8V-kA-zNW128FVfGcHdwYEGxCOdzmx7aBanwmjvUKqclYLzFd7g9ms7RQ4P-HiuHzeP4bevlRqs6d5CygI6nKXc-aJ/w480-h640/IMG-9550.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i>The Mr. took this photo and it shows how River has many moments of being calm and quiet. He'll get there more and more. It just takes time and him growing up a little more. (And more training!)</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl79T7uT6fYAKnsSyNI6cfx2CQouF5RGwEnigWaCkoivKl4wQg9WWQ1tOLRZVGjMrDy6Tp0VHMR3kJJ17uQoARrQH9NaU_cj-fETtWJsEJRd4v-pJNY3bybiaRGwnk8DMPDgaQwqbWa7eSPId5sY8U5AJaGgL-bHcQmEfVpOxzpAOzKzj8kxyllMdEUpZ2/s1841/IMG-7320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1841" data-original-width="1171" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl79T7uT6fYAKnsSyNI6cfx2CQouF5RGwEnigWaCkoivKl4wQg9WWQ1tOLRZVGjMrDy6Tp0VHMR3kJJ17uQoARrQH9NaU_cj-fETtWJsEJRd4v-pJNY3bybiaRGwnk8DMPDgaQwqbWa7eSPId5sY8U5AJaGgL-bHcQmEfVpOxzpAOzKzj8kxyllMdEUpZ2/w408-h640/IMG-7320.jpg" width="408" /></a></div><br /><i>In other news, I did some thrifting recently and was just thrilled to find this beautiful quilted jacket. It is reversible and is all pink on the other side. There are even pockets on both sides! It washed up beautifully and I'm very happy with it. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kyHEoMjLRk89KA-l0ycyQIFUVyIqWxrROqVkuuEfCO6iwGNfFLAAHfUVbcMyL_YP1jhpEhkzUImE6fdVnqVgSG3wnBX_w99gOlcddXJpDEf9YfspKCXW5uf860HKhjynw06WZDlAYakDfOEHOnEqCCrUNVT_jcHLGa7CjguhoHTd3xeNcRWilKSe-QLG/s2737/IMG-7376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2737" data-original-width="1644" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kyHEoMjLRk89KA-l0ycyQIFUVyIqWxrROqVkuuEfCO6iwGNfFLAAHfUVbcMyL_YP1jhpEhkzUImE6fdVnqVgSG3wnBX_w99gOlcddXJpDEf9YfspKCXW5uf860HKhjynw06WZDlAYakDfOEHOnEqCCrUNVT_jcHLGa7CjguhoHTd3xeNcRWilKSe-QLG/w384-h640/IMG-7376.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br /><i>And this is the necklace I'm wearing in the above picture. It belong to my late sister and I have been wearing it a lot. I feel it is unique. I haven't seen a cross inside a heart before. I just love it!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizsD9GG34MNCK28VcZUjvTZ6HfJPyz0bhVrN5-vbdt5L2OUguQhwfk53oU-ZFJ9N-B26JqGnD5elaFglWdFCaaR8cBGm0Bc3nvEY6et09IGZ6SsuXnIlU0yeJTuWg2LO5aglpiYYbFjvAp68danghLoU8w9OqbXRYWa47zeq72da6RBZXd3YzbkzN0DLdX/s4032/IMG-7371.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizsD9GG34MNCK28VcZUjvTZ6HfJPyz0bhVrN5-vbdt5L2OUguQhwfk53oU-ZFJ9N-B26JqGnD5elaFglWdFCaaR8cBGm0Bc3nvEY6et09IGZ6SsuXnIlU0yeJTuWg2LO5aglpiYYbFjvAp68danghLoU8w9OqbXRYWa47zeq72da6RBZXd3YzbkzN0DLdX/w640-h480/IMG-7371.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>And, finally, the very unique basket (that I also thrifted) is filled with some recent book purchases from our local used bookstore Mr. K's. I started reading the Mary Roberts Rhinehart book but put it down because it was a little scary! I find I need calm, relaxed reading at bedtime not reading that might give me nightmares! I am enjoying the Sofie Ryan book, "Undercover Kitty." Sofie Ryan also writes under the name of Sofie Kelly when she writes the "Magical Cat" series. As Sofie Ryan she writes about a cat named, Elvis, who is a pretty cute cat. If you are a cat lover, like me, I think you will enjoy both of these series!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>So that's it for a little bit of this and that today. I will let you know that Google Domains has been sold to Squarespace and the change over will be happening sometime in the next month. This means that my domain name of debbiestyleslife.com will now be owned by Squarespace and not Google. I have been assured that the change will be "seamless" but you never know. If you have trouble finding my blog please email me at debbiestyleslife@gmail.com and I will try to help if I can. This shouldn't be necessary, though. My blogging platform is still Blogger and you can actually still get to this blog by using my old blogspot address of debbiethisandthat.blogspot.com. You have to use the blogspot part though or you will be on someone else's blog. Arghhh.....blogging can sometimes be a trial, you know? At any rate, I can't wait to hear from you in the comments section so please be sure to leave a comment! </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Until Next Time,</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Debbie (this and that😉) who is still stylin' life!!</i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-39700544182997589992023-08-07T21:16:00.000-04:002023-08-07T21:16:26.317-04:00Celebrating 8 Years of Blogging<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #ff00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i>Happy 8th Blog Anniversary To Me!</i></span></h1><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #ff00fe; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5VEx6YT1vJKIsPUI-JQ1-mQZAs3Lt8MxF-Q5y2isyPG-A64Qw79x-cmjaFU7mAh0ozJ29lfF4Hb41XFhowJ7tjUCSo5yZCMdBqckz5daibMxx0bImF9N2Tee3WNq3HBaNo9xLvzgcaqnfscAXBvlf9EGkugqXzBVv2Q44hpATKFi49cd-1aGuKPIq5v5/s4032/IMG-4494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5VEx6YT1vJKIsPUI-JQ1-mQZAs3Lt8MxF-Q5y2isyPG-A64Qw79x-cmjaFU7mAh0ozJ29lfF4Hb41XFhowJ7tjUCSo5yZCMdBqckz5daibMxx0bImF9N2Tee3WNq3HBaNo9xLvzgcaqnfscAXBvlf9EGkugqXzBVv2Q44hpATKFi49cd-1aGuKPIq5v5/w480-h640/IMG-4494.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Hi friends! It's hard to believe but, as of July 30th, I have been blogging for eight years! Yes, I'm a bit late in celebrating but that's okay. Life has been pretty busy this last month since the arrival of our <a href="https://www.debbiestyleslife.com/2023/07/a-surprise-introduction.html" target="_blank">new dog, River</a>, so today is the day to celebrate eight years of blogging!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I must say that eight years has surely passed by quickly. I was still teaching full time when I started in 2015 and now that I have been retired for 6 1/2 years life is still very busy. Still, I love my blog and enjoy thinking of ideas to write posts about like fashion ideas, tablescapes, home decor and life in general. Granted, some of last year's posts haven't been the happiest what with going through my oldest sister's final illness and passing. But, I have tried to remain upbeat in most of my posts and look forward to sharing new ideas for the coming year. I haven't shared posts quite as frequently this last year but I have tried to post at least once weekly and hope to do that in the coming year, as well, with some weeks having two posts. The best way to make sure you see new posts is to subscribe to my blog so you get an email about new posts. You can also follow me using the button in the right hand column of my blog page. Also, if you enjoy reading my posts it would be great if you would recommend Debbie Styles Life to your friends and family! New readers are always welcome!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLSmRB4A0mlqELlf6DClDzu5DqYcJ03JBl3DNducKa6_KzVgAjnaFwLw6wWAaXVY87J33x9hRLYASgyR3vJ7N2qXa49TdD3ezmuJUQ6PfVuFSr5SbDm7vcZmlbmMHA4e2EP4lu__1WVUfb2VcW-mUOFH_wEAhuSKreivYgFi2A0kNbOqMs0n2jQjP-wFaX" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLSmRB4A0mlqELlf6DClDzu5DqYcJ03JBl3DNducKa6_KzVgAjnaFwLw6wWAaXVY87J33x9hRLYASgyR3vJ7N2qXa49TdD3ezmuJUQ6PfVuFSr5SbDm7vcZmlbmMHA4e2EP4lu__1WVUfb2VcW-mUOFH_wEAhuSKreivYgFi2A0kNbOqMs0n2jQjP-wFaX=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">This post from last year in which I shared a sneak peak of my room redo along with some delicious meals and a little fashion was one of my top viewed posts. Click <a href="https://www.debbiestyleslife.com/2023/03/sneak-peeks-good-eats-and-striped-jacket.html" target="_blank">here</a> if you would like to revisit or read the post for the first time. </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg34sAlUzlgXtlk4kPBnb1H6BjZwoQR0B9SEe6hA4rmX_Ay1eK09s8YILjgK83DZ8cWxQAHmYO93IeiALjaNPrkpYxUTZ3pPMtC8w7VElgm6EX1yTj-s3hmopDnc929YyEgUHch6aj_qVHonopdi9mgte6c1LPSzbeEkYwew4mjT43ydMS0pUSlxbjBC5Gx" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg34sAlUzlgXtlk4kPBnb1H6BjZwoQR0B9SEe6hA4rmX_Ay1eK09s8YILjgK83DZ8cWxQAHmYO93IeiALjaNPrkpYxUTZ3pPMtC8w7VElgm6EX1yTj-s3hmopDnc929YyEgUHch6aj_qVHonopdi9mgte6c1LPSzbeEkYwew4mjT43ydMS0pUSlxbjBC5Gx=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">And this devotional post on moving forward was very well received. Click <a href="https://www.debbiestyleslife.com/2023/01/devotional-moving-forward.html" target="_blank">here</a> to read/revisit this post. I haven't written as many devotional posts this past year and would like to do more this coming year. </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3sh6cZ5zkXia4IV9A12TYf4hPNyUHaOKzf9HxUYOif8_gCR00Dbklvu5RhfVG_-5x4Q_Ki6Mb524K_4UHsU_IhBmlS7_GOvy6jCIJfhBC4jC311gZCT3dGL9rj2uSeeZeenoF8exlrp_eG8ypyju5mBpw9oXp20_Xuo40gN9zgaC38A5KHOx-qMWmZ78O" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3sh6cZ5zkXia4IV9A12TYf4hPNyUHaOKzf9HxUYOif8_gCR00Dbklvu5RhfVG_-5x4Q_Ki6Mb524K_4UHsU_IhBmlS7_GOvy6jCIJfhBC4jC311gZCT3dGL9rj2uSeeZeenoF8exlrp_eG8ypyju5mBpw9oXp20_Xuo40gN9zgaC38A5KHOx-qMWmZ78O=w408-h640" width="408" /></a></div><br />And this fashion post on styling a blue polo dress got a lot of hits. Who knew polo dresses were so popular? Revisit this post <a href="https://www.debbiestyleslife.com/2023/05/how-to-style-blue-polo-dress.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBcquUZfuAYmuhTeyQLjU2W42KI-igilJiATZVabBhqVGMNIoTnSVlqi1WiHaGjJBqLLXwaErfGl0R2iqBWr50c1Y2N5Ge-K4InjMy5YbVlaIjyyZu4uYCxd8-BdgD-8Q-2jIzEP4Mgw_ppiIy-DHoriTM9pVmGXDDqF4a3FHSArZcQLpYrC04-cLd8WLB" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="574" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBcquUZfuAYmuhTeyQLjU2W42KI-igilJiATZVabBhqVGMNIoTnSVlqi1WiHaGjJBqLLXwaErfGl0R2iqBWr50c1Y2N5Ge-K4InjMy5YbVlaIjyyZu4uYCxd8-BdgD-8Q-2jIzEP4Mgw_ppiIy-DHoriTM9pVmGXDDqF4a3FHSArZcQLpYrC04-cLd8WLB=w576-h640" width="576" /></a></div><br />And, finally, this post on pockets of Christmas decor around the house got huge interest! But then, who doesn't love Christmas?! Get some early Christmas decor inspiration <a href="https://www.debbiestyleslife.com/2022/11/pockets-of-christmas-decor-all-through.html" target="_blank">here</a>!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you have enjoyed revisiting some favorite posts from last year and I want to thank you, my awesome readers, for your support over these last eight years of blogging! Debbie Styles Life (and before that Debbie This And That) would not exist without you! </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I would love to hear what type of posts you have enjoyed most over the years and, also, what type of posts you would enjoy seeing in the future. Please leave your thoughts in a comment. I love hearing from you, my readers!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Until Next Time,</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Debbie</span></i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-25116878973082698112023-07-27T19:13:00.004-04:002023-07-27T19:15:39.232-04:00A Surprise Introduction<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>I Would Like To Introduce To You</i></span></h1><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwoNd-GVFFiJRn89vvYz2b9Yc2_B6-yAjaNipziXQzcr2M0oUqs2X8y4eDr7B02v2TW_-KH8PV1t0C9Jb1dVqmInbr0r6O_8OcQVM14ycxon4j27cTuItN_gme4MS_Lmc5ley1j6h-eX_Rh8SU1um6XwIMgRl3TlA4ILkEhXgkSUWtnfudeHANZYCvz9OD/s4032/IMG-9170.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwoNd-GVFFiJRn89vvYz2b9Yc2_B6-yAjaNipziXQzcr2M0oUqs2X8y4eDr7B02v2TW_-KH8PV1t0C9Jb1dVqmInbr0r6O_8OcQVM14ycxon4j27cTuItN_gme4MS_Lmc5ley1j6h-eX_Rh8SU1um6XwIMgRl3TlA4ILkEhXgkSUWtnfudeHANZYCvz9OD/w480-h640/IMG-9170.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Hi everyone! I would like to introduce you to a new family member of two weeks and a couple of days! His name is "River" and he is a seven month old rescue pup from our local Humane Shelter. We were only going to "look" a couple weeks ago at the shelter and, of course, this cutie was staring between the kennel bars at us and The Mr. fell in love. I met him and agreed that he would be a good dog for us. He does have high anxiety and is on meds for that. He is also full of puppy energy and definitely keeps us on our toes!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3HO6lqIJolSQwoxus2wRUX9tkSdyG4vL_YwateaHoJyz7ujFSYiftV3nwePom9JR7yymg2VKkXK_tzo7GDF3b5P6E6cLjeNPpCdYsEfRexeufvP8cP4rKIyAcfHUMDbL5E1hSO8mqC6NNpWp17Va2vl-hHMVDR9Wznsr5ysJXkPY6yqX8RVZwi7I-0Wxl/s4032/IMG-9175.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3HO6lqIJolSQwoxus2wRUX9tkSdyG4vL_YwateaHoJyz7ujFSYiftV3nwePom9JR7yymg2VKkXK_tzo7GDF3b5P6E6cLjeNPpCdYsEfRexeufvP8cP4rKIyAcfHUMDbL5E1hSO8mqC6NNpWp17Va2vl-hHMVDR9Wznsr5ysJXkPY6yqX8RVZwi7I-0Wxl/w640-h480/IMG-9175.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Overall, River is a very good boy and doesn't have a mean bone in his body. He is a black lab mix and loves to hike. The Mr. took him on a hike a couple days ago and after five miles he still had energy to burn! Cassie and Garden are very cautious around him and we have baby gates up to keep him contained to areas so they can escape to dog free areas when they want to. He isn't mean to them but he does want to try to "play" with them and they want no part of that. I am surely hoping that after a few weeks everyone will decide to live together peacefully. I miss the girls coming out to be with us in the living room and other areas of the house. River sleeps and has rest times in our family room downstairs so the girls love those "quiet times" of being able to roam freely. </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">We enrolled River in dog training right away and our first "class" was definitely one we will remember forever! There was no air conditioning in the room and it was blazing hot. As soon as River saw other dogs coming in he started barking like crazy and pulling on the leash to the point that the trainer immediately had us move behind a fenced area covered with a sheet so that River couldn't see the other dogs. River quickly discovered he could either pull to the side to look around the fence or simply knock it over! (He is a very smart dog!) He kept up these crazy antics all during the class and was incredibly disctracted by the other dogs and by a six year old another dog owner brought. The six year old kept running past where we were with River and our pup just wanted to join in on the running fun! We were told to bring "high value" treats to class and cheese was suggested as such a treat. So, The Mr. dutifully cut up a block of cheese to bring in our treat pouch. By the time class was over and we were in the car for the ride home the air was, you might say, quite odiferous! We learned our lesson on that one. </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">My favorite moment, however, was when I took the leash from The Mr. at just the moment when the trainer was walking behind us. River got excited and ran after her yanking me out of the metal chair I was sitting in and dragging me and the metal chair toward the trainer. I was totally off balance and would have fallen flat on my face had the trainer not caught me! Needless to say, I decided it would be best if The Mr. continued the training classes on his own and he can show me the training after he gets home!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">River has grown since we adopted him and loves his mealtimes and treats. He has finally gotten so tired that he is sleeping peacefully right now on our living room floor. We know nothing about the first six months of his life. Only that he was brought into the shelter as a stray. He says he is glad that he picked us out to be his mom and dad!! </span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Until Next Time,</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Debbie</span></i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964365067756242351.post-86120186560145147812023-07-15T09:46:00.001-04:002023-07-15T09:46:05.978-04:00Decor Around The House<h1 style="text-align: center;"> Home Decor</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk8GNkyV9gWEex_DKDhm4M2AaJxQY4KlEuwSGdW5NZBDMeaV5jYZWMekpkIrf2Hfk9McRiPCM77zF6xcFEtQjX2WwC9B-gsxv6Y6Don2B9Wzz4V008RQicAS0-AJEQtSf4eiQWBsFkKPlqsBupgq_tGr-Eq7jtUS3obswUOCrIqrdTUldErKMMTnypfMnj/s4032/IMG-7240.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk8GNkyV9gWEex_DKDhm4M2AaJxQY4KlEuwSGdW5NZBDMeaV5jYZWMekpkIrf2Hfk9McRiPCM77zF6xcFEtQjX2WwC9B-gsxv6Y6Don2B9Wzz4V008RQicAS0-AJEQtSf4eiQWBsFkKPlqsBupgq_tGr-Eq7jtUS3obswUOCrIqrdTUldErKMMTnypfMnj/w480-h640/IMG-7240.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Hi everyone! I've been spending some time adding and re-arranging decor around our home and thought I would share with you. Perhaps you will get some inspiration for decorating in your own home. You will remember that I saw a <a href="https://www.debbiestyleslife.com/2023/07/checking-in-with-my-readers.html" target="_blank">sunflower arrangement</a> awhile back and really liked it and wanted to try to emulate it. Luckily, Dollar Tree had some nice sunflowers and I bought some to place in a blue/cream vase that I enjoy putting on display. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFO0h-y2G1zGdKP3TEWcKBN7lv_lmUjotx7AyrUwLAl5Kwk7Vsmx1Y3k1gzwM71DZXtwcQ4tGYtyeccx05afR5lbrZAJ8LkXP841mEPsYZ7RV1IPPDWuOmfb-z0zrhgUrsaKvBni-qvJ_xj4H2NZ7mo5pikSgxLbeZCs7IL5koC06j5gH-TCgDfUIsHAW/s4032/IMG-7241.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFO0h-y2G1zGdKP3TEWcKBN7lv_lmUjotx7AyrUwLAl5Kwk7Vsmx1Y3k1gzwM71DZXtwcQ4tGYtyeccx05afR5lbrZAJ8LkXP841mEPsYZ7RV1IPPDWuOmfb-z0zrhgUrsaKvBni-qvJ_xj4H2NZ7mo5pikSgxLbeZCs7IL5koC06j5gH-TCgDfUIsHAW/w480-h640/IMG-7241.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i>It makes a simple summer arrangement that is just the right size for the foyer table. It's not exactly the same as the one I saw but is my own take on blue vase with sunflowers. That's what inspiration is all about right? Taking an idea and reworking it to make it your own. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Is2E2vF3YUwL79q8O2do3oyhwEmfwuSfvYftGPWyf9uyO7WqzIpmCvp09gJldpArBnIEuM5PmGxFVpqNG0l_XoyzMEMJUcf7JZpJDn-1DWamsmLa_nqBMVYW3bvQAPHymf2hX6yVju9SbXT_43eOt_W9RN4myNMPewbcAplyC5sTVbtt26uqTcHtdLzq/s4032/IMG-7245%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Is2E2vF3YUwL79q8O2do3oyhwEmfwuSfvYftGPWyf9uyO7WqzIpmCvp09gJldpArBnIEuM5PmGxFVpqNG0l_XoyzMEMJUcf7JZpJDn-1DWamsmLa_nqBMVYW3bvQAPHymf2hX6yVju9SbXT_43eOt_W9RN4myNMPewbcAplyC5sTVbtt26uqTcHtdLzq/w480-h640/IMG-7245%20(1).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i>This is what we see when we look down into our foyer. So pretty!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvS0pySgoS9VewqF_yisUnXEliDu6q0BFOlcoTRRRM4Affy8y3bFG-94HADEVlIuDG4QgiPh7jEodFGlYnoXaRaD8BaxlnR2lXgKoCtYcRb9QLQawH8itssrkpXQ12w3sKcs3xj9Ue2t9moln0-fzRMw78ZyhuspBptos-LULnoZ2GlSPhh1MnGdUBPTX8/s4032/IMG-7243%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvS0pySgoS9VewqF_yisUnXEliDu6q0BFOlcoTRRRM4Affy8y3bFG-94HADEVlIuDG4QgiPh7jEodFGlYnoXaRaD8BaxlnR2lXgKoCtYcRb9QLQawH8itssrkpXQ12w3sKcs3xj9Ue2t9moln0-fzRMw78ZyhuspBptos-LULnoZ2GlSPhh1MnGdUBPTX8/w640-h480/IMG-7243%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>I purchased some other items that I will use for future posts. Thought I would share in case you wanted to visit Dollar Tree to see what they have to offer. They are putting out lots of items for Fall already.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgo_LUA_bAWp7neDPbsSVQZyI5S9AtP3aVc3vsxkJLqT54mAEl75VEtolj3cksWusXPtmjypEdppKhvuBanbbmKezLdCQq3FIpvCm5gU7zLSIywEoSI0N-hhZs4X0hzJZv1CrGr_k3gW9YyEeB5Cwj5m_OBlk8-K5tmxg0Bykte1f0s6xTbaXlP2n6dNk/s3621/IMG-7246.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3621" data-original-width="2705" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgo_LUA_bAWp7neDPbsSVQZyI5S9AtP3aVc3vsxkJLqT54mAEl75VEtolj3cksWusXPtmjypEdppKhvuBanbbmKezLdCQq3FIpvCm5gU7zLSIywEoSI0N-hhZs4X0hzJZv1CrGr_k3gW9YyEeB5Cwj5m_OBlk8-K5tmxg0Bykte1f0s6xTbaXlP2n6dNk/w478-h640/IMG-7246.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br /><i>And this light isn't new but I thought I would show the effect of the light with the quilts and wreath. This light has a story of its own. It is quite heavy and was a bear to put on the foyer ceiling. The Mr. had to build a platform for us to stand on and we worked together to get the light installed. It was soooo heavy to support! But, we both really like the light and it fits well with our other decor. A true find. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3IU-3bScxtzGhDV-LdM7D8tNsw1uBStJIBmueFvQA1H4WYsivUH0oIo5pw-Ikg8XUT75ADPJcxms5pVv-zQdf4YzggD9RO7W2fzslGWQ2x8UUbuqR4vTg-7IBsGKV6paikJ1PDVUpvXb7th9wqnstclH6Ymo1XI67cBVaytLAW6oVKxo50-oGPa1KNrf/s4032/IMG-7250%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3IU-3bScxtzGhDV-LdM7D8tNsw1uBStJIBmueFvQA1H4WYsivUH0oIo5pw-Ikg8XUT75ADPJcxms5pVv-zQdf4YzggD9RO7W2fzslGWQ2x8UUbuqR4vTg-7IBsGKV6paikJ1PDVUpvXb7th9wqnstclH6Ymo1XI67cBVaytLAW6oVKxo50-oGPa1KNrf/w480-h640/IMG-7250%20(1).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><i>And this is what I have done with the old radio case bookcase, at least for now. Eventually, I have an idea that the case will be filled with books, but for now some pretty items inside are on display. I also like the bottom shelf filled with a longaberger basket and some stuffed bunnies. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qvb6BGoSkODBX_L-U0TMVe1TwofImlCRzXf49WXVkseTItQCy_K1GIGMKi2joAJqWnyMiBUMv-fC0VhktPteh92OKS70MqeiMfhHM9UQuE5DdO_o4ys_6dcjTXfKKeK2xUM3EFzoFX80ieO7KqULiiTLKUiammnMbANqSgDJO5Q1Cjm9WKUNWAvGz3_z/s4032/IMG-7239.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qvb6BGoSkODBX_L-U0TMVe1TwofImlCRzXf49WXVkseTItQCy_K1GIGMKi2joAJqWnyMiBUMv-fC0VhktPteh92OKS70MqeiMfhHM9UQuE5DdO_o4ys_6dcjTXfKKeK2xUM3EFzoFX80ieO7KqULiiTLKUiammnMbANqSgDJO5Q1Cjm9WKUNWAvGz3_z/w640-h480/IMG-7239.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>And, I added the previous items from the <a href="https://www.debbiestyleslife.com/2023/06/beachy-theme-on-foyer-table.html" target="_blank">foyer table beach vignette</a> to our guest bath shelf. Lots of pretty blue which I love!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQN_W5mLkS7uolb0AZyHkmyFn4fE9bz4eR3iR1CK7W2EFjPsfuuunwT8mhknJJ1ZZkbC2ZZwrTxxqe4wLdgqW3XYtxzbEFKXbq3YWQybxEbe6x2fIlmNrJEd8IGbym0U0GFbdys2zs25L2P_I1n2LCKxH_Hjbycd8r2jYhAByMyja_bN2g-5TQSbEhmhAk/s4032/IMG-7248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQN_W5mLkS7uolb0AZyHkmyFn4fE9bz4eR3iR1CK7W2EFjPsfuuunwT8mhknJJ1ZZkbC2ZZwrTxxqe4wLdgqW3XYtxzbEFKXbq3YWQybxEbe6x2fIlmNrJEd8IGbym0U0GFbdys2zs25L2P_I1n2LCKxH_Hjbycd8r2jYhAByMyja_bN2g-5TQSbEhmhAk/w480-h640/IMG-7248.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i>And finally, this is a simple change. Just a different candle ring around the candle in the living room. It makes a nice change on the side table.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>And that's it for now. Have fun with your own home decor!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Until Next Time,</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Debbie</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div>Debbie Styles Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.com6