Monday

~Two Boats and a Winner~

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 I’m doing bit of Spring nesting, at the lake, this week. 

Two Boats, by artist Sara Tetley, is a new accessory.  I wasn’t sure where I would use the print, when I purchased it.  I just knew it was perfect for our lake place.  For now, it hangs on the “window” in the dining area, of the condo.

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A footed bowl with shells, sits on the round drop leaf table in the condo dining area. 

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 Some of you have seen this wall of photos, in the entry of the condo, before.

The entryway is very narrow, at about three feet wide; difficult to photograph.

I took several photos of scenes around the lake and had them printed in black and white.  The mats and frames are from Michael’s.

The table was purchased at an antique mall, near Lebanon Missouri, last year.  I added a couple of pieces of driftwood, from the lake, a few shells and a stone jar, from Marshall’s.  I believe I bought the lantern at Schaefer House, Jefferson City, Missouri, about three years ago.

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Have you begun your Spring nesting? 

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Sunrise, Lake of the Ozarks, Monday March 8, 2010

I was pleasantly overwhelmed by the response to my 3rd year blogiversary giveaway.  Thank you all for helping me celebrate.

Over 200 comments were left on A Dish Cabinet & Giveaway.  The giveaway closed Sunday evening.  Rue, of PB&J, is declared the recipient of the Target $50 Gift Card.  Congratulations Rue!  Your support of Back Porch Musings is very much appreciated.  Rue was one of the last few who commented on the post, which proves, never give up because you think you won’t stand a chance of winning when there are lots of participants.  Actually, Rue left two comments, but her name was entered once.

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Stop by Marty’s for more tabletops, on Tuesday.

Sunday

~All About Home-Springtime~

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Last Thursday we visited our friends, Lori and Greg, at All About Home.  I had not checked in since the arrival of the beautiful things Lori ordered at the Atlanta Market.

I left my big camera at home and took several photos with J’s Canon G11 (flash off, set on P (program).     

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This lady peers from a window in the former Odd Fellows Hall, above All About Home.

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My Three Ladies Wine Haus, is a new establishment just up the street from All About Home.

We stopped there for lunch.

My Three Ladies serves soups and sandwiches.  Missouri wines are featured here, as well.  We chose to have a wine, sausage and cheese lunch.

Excellent meal and wonderful hospitality.  We will be stopping by again.

The photo of the wine racks and chairs, as others in this post, was taken with the Canon G11.  I saved a few copies of this photo and plan to try other editing options.  I’m taking my Canon Rebel Xti, next time we visit My Three Ladies Wine Haus and All About Home.

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If you are in the vicinity of our neck of the woods, I invite you to visit Historic Main Street, Troy Missouri.  Stop by All About Home, you won’t be disappointed.  We also recommend a visit to My Three Ladies Wine Haus.

I didn’t leave All About Home empty handed.  I purchased one of the pillows Lori made from fabric she brought home from her Georgia buying trip.  These are beautifully made with down filled forms.  The pillow works perfectly with the wing chair in our room.

I also brought home two of Greg’s salvaged windows, to try with the “new” shutters from Artichoke Annie’s Antique Mall (Columbia).  I’ll write about that little project, when it is complete.

Friday morning, we drove to the lake.  We were at the condo, for a few days, in January.  Due to bad weather and other things we haven’t been able to return, until now. 

We are taking advantage of the nice weather, we are having, at the moment.  When you live in Missouri and it is March, you never know when the other shoe will drop…meaning, we’ve seen severe ice storms and many days without power during March and heavy snow in April.  One particular, unforgettable, snow fall was April 24, 1983, our daughter’s 16th birthday. 

As I write, it is Friday afternoon.  I’m looking out across the lake.  The sun is shining, the sky is blue and the gulls are flying.

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A special package arrived from Susie Harris (Bienvenue), last week.  I’ll be posting about it, soon.

Have a wonderful week!