tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983714070327006742024-03-17T22:00:30.932-05:00Buttercup BlissSimple * Joyful * HomeButtercup Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01481157134284202590noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898371407032700674.post-42522461951034646122016-12-25T18:11:00.002-06:002016-12-26T13:29:31.355-06:00Merry Christmas 2016! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Merry Christmas!! I hope you have enjoyed the beautiful </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Christmas season - especially today! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have loved our tree this year. We bought it right after Thanksgiving </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and it STILL looks and smells amazing! After many years of artificial trees, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">it is so awesome to have a gorgeous live tree. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Although I have tried various themes over the years, traditional red and </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">green is still my favorite - you can never go wrong with a classic. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">By moving the chair out of the corner of our home office, I was able to</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">place our slim tree here this year. The colors go perfectly with the office, and who could</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">resist all these precious owls, deer and other animals? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We kicked off the holidays at our house with brunch on Christmas Eve. Actually it was just our family and Jon cooked a big breakfast late yesterday morning. But, doesn't brunch sound so much better? And everything is better on festive dishes, don't you agree?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I used our Christopher Radko salad plates that I have had for several years. The red and white dinner plates were a HomeGoods find that I couldn't pass up! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One day I will get used to not having a fireplace - I hope! But for now, this is where we hang our stockings. I long for a mantle to decorate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This was the last quilt my mom made - it is a beautiful reminder of her. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> She made Christmas so special for all of us! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I don't know about you, but my favorite decorations </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">are the ones we've had forever - the sentimental ones. I've had this </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"red princess" jar since I was a really young teacher... a long time ago!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">More sentimental favorites - the poinsettia pictures belonged to my mother. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I love to hang them each year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was going to do a full blown "Holiday Home Tour" so I could share</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> all of our trees (2 full, four small) and other decor, but since I am so late posting this because we have been savoring every minute of the season, I will end with a few pics of my precious family! This boy will be 14 in January - be still my heart! I am so proud of him! He LOVES the holiday and makes Christmas so much fun!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As you can probably see since it has been a very long time since my last post, I am struggling with blogging. I thought when I retired I would have all this free time and I would blog like crazy. That has not been the case.... at all! I want to blog, but it seems like everything possible gets in the way. I've wondered why I can't seem to establish a good blogging schedule. What seems to be the problem? I began thinking about when I first started this blog (actually, even before that - back to when I first discovered blogs) and what I wanted to accomplish. When I began I thought it would be a good creative outlet - something I could do that would be enjoyable for me. I enjoy writing - not books or articles - just writing in general. I also have always enjoyed anything that has to do with our home. I love houses (Don't you just love it when people have their blinds or curtains open at night and you get a glimpse inside?), antiques, decorating, and cooking. I truly thought it would be a perfect hobby....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And for a time, it was. I look back over my early posts and I love them. I wrote about memories, things that make a home a HOME, and just life. But.... I remember when a prominent blogger asked me to link to her "party". I wasn't entirely sure how to even link to a party. I soon figured it out. I also figured out there are so many BIG TIME bloggers out there. I don't know what happened, but I soon began to feel like my posts, my blog, weren't good enough because I didn't have 5,000 plus followers - nor was I featured in any blogs or * gasp * a magazine! I remember thinking, "Well I thought this would be fun, but now I feel like the girl who never made cheerleader - like I didn't measure up!" I hate to admit it, but it took some of the joy out of the whole thing. I began to feel like I had to constantly have projects so I would have something new and interesting to blog about. Since we are being honest, I don't have the funds to redo a room every few months. My husband even commented that I was striving to create things just for the blog. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Nevertheless, I went on blogging sporadically. My love for my home, recipes, decorating, and small projects never changed but I wasn't sure they were up to par. I realize these are my own insecurities, but, it is what it is. I would go longer and longer between posts. My sister would say, "Would you PLEASE update your blog?" I revamped the blog about two years ago and I love the new layout. I added the link to my Instagram... and then BAM! Insecurity strikes again!! I would see people who have blogs and Instagram accounts (and sometimes both) making comments like, "I just started this account two months ago and I am now at 50,000 followers." What?? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So.... what does this have to do with anything? I talked to my "real-life" blogging friend, Lynda<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, </span>recently. We were discussing our blogs <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and she </span>encouraged me to start blogging again. No pressure, no expectations, just blog! So I am - for me! Because I enjoy it - for no other reason. I am taking it back to what it was in the beginning - a creative outlet. For those who have a gazillion (is that a word??) followers, I think that is awesome!! You rock!!! But, I am content (finally!) to do my own thing and share whenever and whatever!! You may read about our fur babies (Ollie and Clarabel) or what Seth is up to in sports, our holiday traditions, or maybe even a project or too. It will be about our life, which is full and "real". We are just a normal family - making it day by day by God's grace!! And that, my friends, is enough! </span>Buttercup Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01481157134284202590noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898371407032700674.post-89734741134729158592015-12-22T18:58:00.002-06:002015-12-22T19:56:17.117-06:00Twilight Christmas Home Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Welcome to our home! I sure wish we could have a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and chat! Visiting with friends is one of my favorite things to do ~ especially during this most wonderful time of the year! </span><br />
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Buttercup Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01481157134284202590noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898371407032700674.post-68385555558780364742015-11-25T20:31:00.000-06:002015-11-25T20:41:24.782-06:00Happy Thanksgiving from Buttercup Bliss<br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Happy Thanksgiving!! Things are hopping around our house today as we prepare for Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving! It is such a special time of year when we focus on our blessings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I truly hope each of you has a wonderful Thanksgiving. Our family will be cooking, watching the Macy's parade, and enjoying being together as a family. Tomorrow night we will watch Charlie Brown's Christmas - it is one of Seth's favorite traditions. I believe I am most thankful that we all live so close to each other. I know I have said this before, but I truly believe having my father across the street and my sister around the corner has been the most amazing blessing!! Family is everything! </span><br />
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<br />Buttercup Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01481157134284202590noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898371407032700674.post-1340657104897501942015-08-26T20:45:00.000-05:002015-08-26T20:51:55.678-05:00Waco, Baylor, Baseball, and More! <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On Saturday morning we were up early to go to Magnolia Market. It was very crowded, but oh so fun! The MM employees were friendly and cheerful! It was hard to decide exactly what to purchase because I wanted everything!!! I bought a sign, hymn cards, recipe/card holder, a cookbook holder, and a t-shirt. I was thrilled with all of my goodies! My sister and I are already planning a girls' trip back to Waco so she can visit the shop as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If we had had more time, I would have loved to drive around Waco a bit longer to look for some of the Fixer Upper houses. I just knew we would stumble across one while we were sightseeing. Not to sound "stalkerish", but I would have loved to have seen a few of them in real life! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I will be back soon to share about the Texas Rangers game and our visit to Six-Flags. Seth had a blast - he is FEARLESS!!! </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I hope your holiday weekend is wonderful! </span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We will be celebrating with our family tomorrow with a traditional Fourth of July meal - hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, and apple pie!! </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Amidst all of family, fun and fireworks, may we pause to remember how blessed we are to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave!!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">O beautiful for spacious skies,<br />
For amber waves of grain,<br />
For purple mountain majesties<br />
Above the fruited plain!<br />
America! America!<br />
God shed his grace on thee<br />
And crown thy good with brotherhood<br />
From sea to shining sea!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">While the storm clouds gather far across the sea<br />
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free<br />
Let us all be grateful for a land so fair<br />
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">God bless America, land that I love<br />
Stand behind her and guide her<br />
Through the night with a light from above<br />
From the mountains, to the prairies</span></span></div>
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God bless America<br />
My home sweet home</span></span></div>
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few weeks ago I started this post about my father. It was supposed to
be ready for Father's Day - obviously, you can see that I didn't quite
meet my goal; however, I have been blessed with a wonderful father who I
treasure so much so I decided to continue with this post even though
Father's Day has come and gone. My daddy's name is Terry - sometimes his
brothers and sisters call him Buddy. (Remember I am a southern girl.
We all call our fathers "Daddy" even when we are approaching middle
age! Also, just about every southern family has a "Buddy".) He and my
mother were sweethearts from a very young age. They married just a few
short months after my mother graduated from high school. My sister was
born a year later and my parents embraced parenthood. My dad was the
sole provider in those early years. He worked so hard driving a truck
to earn money to provide for his little family. My sister and I both
learned a strong work ethic from our father. Daddy was, and continues
to be, a wonderful role model for our entire family.</span></div>
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learned what true love looks like by observing my sweet parents. My
dad was by my mother's side for almost 44 years of marriage. He stood
by her through thick and thin - good and bad - sickne</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ss
and health until they were parted by death. My dad never left the
house without kissing my mother goodbye - even for a quick trip to the
store. Devoted would be a true description of my father - devoted to my
mother and to his girls. </span></span></div>
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dad has always been supportive and encouraging. He knew when to cheer
us on (band activities, piano recitals, etc.) and he knew when to cheer
us up - through heartaches and disappointments in the teen years and
other trials that have come as we moved through life. He and mom
encouraged us to pursue our dreams with regard to our careers. I was a
teacher when I graduated from college. I obtained a master's degree
after I had been teaching a few years. Daddy was the first to suggest
that I go back to school and pursue a doctorate. I achieved that goal
in 1999 with both of my parent's cheering me on! I remember thinking
how great it was that Daddy wanted so much for his girls. He may not
have had the opportunity to go to college, but he wanted his daughters
to further their education as much a possible. </span></div>
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learned from my dad that things may not always go as you planned, but
you must "keep on keeping on". He and my mother faced some challenges
through the years, but their love for each other never wavered. My
mother's death shook my dad to his core. He definitely struggled after
her death; however, he has become his old self in the last couple of
years. He has found his way back to the daddy I have always known and
loved with all my heart. </span></div>
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love this picture of my daddy. It was taken when he was around 18
months old. He is wearing his daddy's cowboy hat and holding his
grandfather's pipe. </span> </span></div>
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fathers always seem to know when to help out and when to let their
children figure out things the hard way. That is true of my daddy. I
think that is a tough thing for parents because we always want to fix
things for our children. Daddy was always ready to step in and help when
needed - and he still does - but he also knows when his children must
learn a lesson. I admire him so much for that quality. </span></div>
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knew that my daddy was there to protect our family. That is still true
today. Even though my sister and I are grown, we still believe that
Daddy will always be there, waiting in the wings to help us when we
falter. I believe he is my safety net. Like my heavenly <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">F</span>ather, I know
that my daddy will love me regardless. </span></div>
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a father and a grandfather, my dad knows it is okay to spoil your
children just a little bit. We did not have an extravagant childhood,
but we had what we needed with special treats thrown in :-). We did not
get brand new cars as soon as we were able to drive. We did get older
cars that were perfect for us! He and mom wanted us to appreciate the
things that we were given. I will tell you though that when my parents
became grandparents, all of these ideas about moderation went out the
window - They quickly realized it was okay to SPOIL the grandbabies!!!
In fact, my sister used to say that Santa Claus couldn't compete with
Granny and Papa. My daddy, aka "Papa", still spoils Paige, Spencer and
Seth. He just treated Seth to a week of baseball camp at South Alabama
and purchased him a new set of catcher's gear - perfect for our budding
baseball star. </span></div>
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daddy will tell you that my mother played the biggest part in raising
Anita and me. In fact, I have heard him tell a story of someone saying
that he had two wonderful daughters. My daddy's reply was "I can't take
credit for them, Janell (my mom) raised them." That could not be
farther from the truth. While it was true that my daddy traveled a lot
with his job, and my mother did most of the day to day duties that come
with raising children, my dad was a crucial part of our upbringing. He
and mom were united in their desire to raise us in a Christian home
where we were taught the values they embraced. My father modeled his
belief that family comes first, hard work is a good thing, it is
important to be generous, to help others, and to treat all people with
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sum it up, amazing fathers just seemed to instinctively know when to
praise and when to punish, when to save and when to splurge, when to
cheer their children on as they follow their dreams and when to
encourage them to show restraint. I am so blessed to have an amazing
man as my sweet father. I am so honored to call him Daddy! I am <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">also blessed to have married Jon. He is a wonderful f<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ather to <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Seth and to his <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"b<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ig boys", Matt and Drew! </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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wonderful Mississippi pillow. I am a proud Mississippi girl! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Old family photos are hung to the right of the bed. Baby pics of my mother, father, and grandmother are so special to me! </span></div>
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I<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> hope you enjoyed "visiting" our cozy guest bedroom. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention that this bedroom has a walk-in closet! It is perfect for storing my "alternate season" clothes and decorative items, and various other items too special to be stored in the attic. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The calendar may not indicate that it is summer yet, but in Mississippi the weather says summertime!! We have made a few changes to our front entry-way and our back patio to cheer things up for the warm summer months. I wish you could visit! We could sit in a rocker and sip ice-cold lemonade. Yummy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I switched out the cotton wreaths that had been up since January with these cheerful floral arrangements. These are made of burlap and chicken wire - too cute! I wish I could say that I made them so you would be impressed, but.... I did pick them out :-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This rocker belonged to my mother. Jon painted it a cheerful shade of green. We also switched out the pillow in the wicker chair we already had. I love the combination of pink and green! The wind chimes are a sweet addition too. I love to hear them when the wind is blowing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> This is one of Jon's early birthday presents. He has always wanted a Japanese Maple. They are typically a beautiful burgundy color - This was a day or two after it was planted. It may be a little distressed right now because of the replanting process. I am hoping it returns to its normal color soon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My mother's favorite flower was a yellow rose. Jon just planted this rose bush for me in memory of my mother. So pretty! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The area surrounding our crepe myrtles was freshened up for summer as well. We removed the pansies and replaced them with begonias and caladiums. Begonias and caladiums remind me of my sweet grandmother. She always had a gorgeous garden at her home in the Mississippi Delta. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hi! I don't know about you, but things have been busy around here! This post is full of random, rambling thoughts - a"catching-up" post, if you will. Don't you just love this time of year? I always say that Fall is my favorite season, but Spring is pretty spectacular too! It has been raining quite a bit, but we have been busy as bees sprucing up our back yard. We have worked on the landscaping for the front of the house since we moved in last summer, but we have recently started to work on our small backyard and patio. My husband truly enjoys working in the yard and I am truly thankful for that blessing. My daddy gave me a rocker that was my mother's to add to our outdoor space. I am going to paint it a bright, happy green. It will look so cheerful with all of the colorful plants. I am not sure that Jon is completely sure about the pink and green color scheme I have planned. </span></div>
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found the pics on my phone and decided to share them even though Easter
is over. Remove the eggs and grass, and voila! - a pretty spring
table! Of course, I began with my Wedgewood Strawberry and Vine dishes. For an accent plate, I found these wonderful Lenox salad plates that are the perfect colors for spring. Our silver made an appearance for Easter. Simple white napkins tied with large "ric-rac"ribbon complete the look. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> It is my "go-to" tray for many tablescapes. The white bunny cookie jar is so cute and simple! My husband and I found it at Cracker Barrel on one of our breakfast dates. </span></div>
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items on a silver tray that belonged to my mom. A few of my favorite
Ironstone pieces were put to use as well. My friend, Ashley, of Ashley Anthony
Artwork, painted a precious little picture to hang above the coffee
station. Ashley is super talented. You may find her work in stores and
boutiques around the south. You may also follow her on Instagram (ashleyanthonyartwork) and
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asked to join a travel team in January and he is having a blast! He
played on a city league team and a tournament team when we lived in
Alabama. We were so excited when he and Jon were practicing at a local
park when a member of a team saw them and began talking baseball. A few
days and practices later, and Seth was asked to join the team. You
would have thought he had been drafted by the MLB! As a mama, I dearly
love to watch him play. For someone who always pictured little
bow-headed girls in smocked or monogrammed dresses, I am having a
blast! This boy is the best thing that ever happened to me. We spent
Mother's Day out of town playing baseball. I wouldn't have it any other
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In other news, today Jon and I are celebrating our 14th anniversary. We are planning a special date tonight. I know it is such a cliche', but the past 14 years have flown by. We have been through so much as a couple: from our home being destroyed in Katrina, to my precious mother battling and ultimately passing away from colon cancer, to Jon's sweet daddy passing away, to suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage. It has truly made us stronger! We laugh sometimes and say, "If we made it through all of this, there is nothing we can't overcome." I am so blessed to have Jon as my husband. He is a wonderful father, a hard worker, and he takes such good care of our family. We have enjoyed this past year so much! He now works from home, as do I (part-time) so we are together every day. After years of working full time and commuting each day, this time we get to spend together is such a gift! We are enjoying this wonderful new phase of our lives. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It is officially spring! I am ready for warmer days and sunshine. We have had an abundance of rain this winter. While are friends up north are anxiously awaiting the snow to disappear, we are hoping our yard dries out soon! Today I am sharing our Easter decor. I don't go all-out with Easter decorations, but I do love the gorgeous pastel colors of this special season. And who doesn't love bunnies? And candy? </span></div>
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Buttercup Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01481157134284202590noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898371407032700674.post-79415990604994756822015-03-03T16:41:00.003-06:002015-03-03T16:46:29.265-06:00More Vintage Pyrex<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you like vintage Pyrex, check out this blog! Awesome! What an amazing collection! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Do you like vintage Pyrex? If so, where do you typically buy it? Ebay? Antique stores? I want to keep growing my collection. I am having a little Pyrex envy when I look at the picture above! I think I need to go shopping... now. :-)</span></div>
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Buttercup Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01481157134284202590noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898371407032700674.post-21663257202867329802015-02-24T19:28:00.001-06:002015-03-02T13:24:32.100-06:00Guest Bathroom Renovation<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Today I am sharing our guest bathroom. Technically, it is our son's bathroom, but it also serves as the bathroom for our guests. The trick is to decorate it in a manner that is appropriate for a twelve year old boy, but also be nice and pretty for guests. Mothers of boys, I am sure you understand what I am talking about! If it were up to me, it would be prissy, but.... a twelve year old boy is a little bit like a bull in a china shop, so simple is best! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Now, let's look at the before picture. It was a "tropicana peach" color. It was just not our taste at all. The lady who previously owned our home is a dear lady, but our tastes could not be more different. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Today I am finally sharing our new and improved kitchen. First, you have to see the before pics to really understand where we are now. I think I mentioned earlier that we fell in love with the location of our house. The inside of the house left a lot to be desired. You will see that the kitchen was just..... ugh!! My husband just couldn't believe I truly wanted this house!! I was willing to overlook a less than perfect house to be in a wonderful neighborhood, across the street from my father and around the corner from my sister.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Back to the kitchen. It was a bright yellow with stark white cabinets, outdated fixtures, tile counter tops and dated black appliances. The bar was the same height as the counter - too low for eating. To put it bluntly, it was just not pretty!! While we chose not to rip out all of the cabinets and start over, we did modify them to make them more interesting. We added height to the area above the sink with an additional cabinet for increased storage. We also removed the microwave and installed a vent hood. There were six small drawers to the left of the stove. It looked too cluttered to me, so we switched that out for a new cabinet that has three large drawers. We had to modify this section anyway to fit our refrigerator. We also added a raised bar area to accommodate the bar stools we already had. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I am so happy with the way it turned out! We painted the cabinets Dover White by Sherwin Williams. The walls are Ecru, also by SW. I would love to have switched out the upper cabinet doors to a much simpler style, but it just wasn't in the budget at this time. We changed all of the hardware to oil rubbed bronze for a warmer look. The new drawer pulls add visual interest. </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Previously, there were knobs on everything. It looked too busy!!</span> We added a new section of cabinets above the sink. It is a perfect area for storing my cookbooks and serving pieces that are not used daily. It is so much prettier than the open area in the "before" picture. </span></div>
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S<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">o, there you have it! Our "after" kitchen!! We are very pleased with the results. It is functional, pretty, and practical. We put a lot of thought into where we could splurge and where we needed to rein in our "wants" - thus the absence of the Carrara marble,a farm sink, and double ovens. I believe that by choosing classic materials with a timeless color scheme,we will be happy with our kitchen for years to come! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> This is an original painting by Ashley Anthony. She is an amazing artist! I hired her years ago as a first year teacher when I was a principal. I knew then she was special. I will post a link to her page. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This small tree holds my collection of Radko ornaments. The "tree skirt" is a runner that was quilted by my precious grandmother many years ago. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I love pulling out this stocking each year. I bought it for myself at a flea market my first year of teaching. It was vintage then! </span></div>
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you ready for Thanksgiving? Seth is out of school so we are ready for a
fun-filled week. We will not be home for Thanksgiving this year
because we are going to the mountains. Yippee!! We are so excited!! I have not
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the holiday in a wonderful chalet; however, I thought I would share a
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We were in our "old, old" house this year. We have moved twice since then, hence as Seth says, the "old, old" house. I loved this formal dining room.We no longer have a formal dining room, and while we didn't eat there very often, I loved having a special room in which to eat on holidays. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This was the year we moved to our smaller house. We had only one dining area so we kept our large round table that had previously been in our breakfast room. It is still perfect for our family. I loved this simple centerpiece. I prefer tablescapes that aren't too fussy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My everyday Longaberger dishes in various colors work perfectly with the accent salad plate and charger that I found at Walmart. The fall colored placemats and napkin rings were from Dillards. I love the rich, warm colors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This was two years ago. I used my Wedgefood Strawberry and Vine as the main dishes. I added the Spode Woodland salad plate</span>. <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I love any occasion to pull out my silver.</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I know it is silly, but my mom started my collection of Gorham Buttercup, so I love using it. They remind me of her so much! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Finally, this was last year. Very simple. I have added to my collection of Spode Woodland plates. I love the elk. I also have a quail, and a hunting dog, in addition to the turkeys. I don't want an entire set, but the salad plates are just the perfect touch for Thanksgiving. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am so excited to begin sharing our new home with you. Welcome to my home office. It is the first room that you see when you enter our <strike>really tiny</strike>, small foyer. Since I now work from home, it was important to me that the office be a warm, cozy space. I think is just that - I love working here each day! The commute is non-existent and make up is optional. Can you say perfect? The former owner used this a small den for her teenage daughters. It is the only room that I don't have a "before" picture of to share with you. We painted it a warm "browny-green" by Sherwin-Williams. I will share the exact name as soon as possible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We looked and looked for the perfect desk. I think this one fits the room just perfectly! The rug from the breakfast room in our previous home looks right at home here! While redoing the house, we had all of the concrete floors cleaned, buffed and resealed. (That was not something we took on ourselves. Since the expense of adding hardwood throughout the house was not in the budget, we wanted the concrete to be done by a professional.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">These bookshelves were used in the den in our old home. In our new home we have one great room so these were put to use in my office. I love displaying some of my favorite books. Two baskets keep needed binders handy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We used the chair from our former sitting room. It is so comfortable! The sunny spot by the front window is a wonderful place to read. My treasured dog painting looks so at home here. I fell in love with him last winter when I saw him at Antiques at the Loop. He was a Valentine surprise from my husband. He makes me so happy! My diplomas have always hung in my office at work. I was excited to hang them in my new office. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I loved being able to reuse items I have had for years. The lamp and the large candlesticks (in one of the pictures above) were used in the foyer in our previous home. The McCarty bunnies used to grace our mantle. When we moved, we chose our home for its perfect location; however, the home is smaller. We don't have a formal dining room or a large foyer. Thankfully, most of my cherished pieces have found new homes in our "forever" home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is the view from my kitchen. It is not a huge space, but everything fits perfectly! The wooden shutters were a splurge for us. The previous owner had blinds in all of the windows. It really bugged my husband and me that the arch wasn't covered in the blinds. We had these wonderful shutters installed in all of the rooms on the front of the house. I would love to have them in every window, but that is a long term goal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So there you have it, our home office. I look forward to sharing the rest of our home with you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tada! My blog has a new look! I am so excited that it has been updated! I am thrilled with the new look!! Since I retired I really hope to be able to blog more. And since we have completed the house renovations I will have a lot to share. It seemed that my blog should be refreshed as well. I had no idea where to turn. I googled blog designs and found a few sites that I thought would be helpful. I wasn't sure if I needed a total custom blog design. Although I liked the idea of something custom, I didn't feel like I could justify the expense of that since I am not a full time blogger. I wanted a simple design that had some of the features of some of my favorite blogs. Lucky for me, I found Blogaholic Designs. They offer free templates, templates in a variety of price points, and custom designs. Most of the options are "downloadable"; however, they do offer some pre-made templates that they will install for you. You can also purchase "add-ons". I decided to go with a pre-made template. I knew I would be frustrated trying to complete the process myself. I had it installed and modified a bit so it is what I wanted. I highly recommend Emily at Blogaholic Designs. She has been a delight to work with. We emailed back and forth quite a bit and my "goofy" questions never bothered her at all!! I really love the finished product. You can visit their website here: <a href="http://blogaholicdesigns.com/">Blogaholic Designs</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">And.... introducing Oliver - aka Ollie! Our sweet male Cavalier, Bentley, passed away in May. We were heartbroken. Once we were in our new home, I wanted to get a new furry friend for Clarabel. Jon wasn't sure about taking on a puppy since we had just had all of the floors refinished. While looking<span style="font-size: x-small;"> (Seth says I stalk her FB page :-) </span>at a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeder's website one day, I saw this precious boy who was looking for a forever home. He is a retired show dog and stud. I called her and we talked a couple of time and decided we were a fit for each other. We traveled to Birmingham this past weekend to meet our new friend. He is such a joy!!! We are completely smitten with him. His personality is so precious. He is a blenheim Cavalier, just like Bentley; however, their personalities are so different. Bentley was an "old soul" even as a young dog. We always called him our little old man. Ollie is six years old, but he is so playful and "puppyish". Clarabel loves him too!! Cavaliers are truly a wonderful breed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Goodness gracious! I am so excited to be blogging! In the last few months I have retired, and our family has moved back to Mississippi to be closer to my family. My husband began a new career as well. Seth started middle school in a brand new school. AND.... we spent the summer renovating our new home. Last, but not least, I began a new job in September. I am now working from home for a large university. It is basically my dream job!! Life is BUSY and GREAT!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I can not wait to show you our new home. When we decided I should retire and we would move closer to home, my sister informed me that the house across the street from my father was for sale. Really? What could be more perfect? Well, the house for one, but that is all part of the story! The next time we came home to visit we looked at the house, but we weren't quite ready to commit just yet. Fast forward two months: We made a firm commitment to retire (I was a nervous wreck handing in the paperwork!) and, as luck would have it, the house had not sold. It was truly meant to be! It is literally perfect for us. Location, location, location! While we were still in Mobile, we downsized, and it was such a good move for us. We embraced the "less is more philosophy." This house is the same cozy size! Not too big, not too small! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I retired on June 18. We moved back to Mississippi just three days later. We closed on our house the first of July. Here is the fun part - we lived with my father, and his two wild and crazy dogs, while we renovated our home. It was a little stressful, but it all worked out. We moved in around the third week of August. We have still been completing minor projects, but for the most part, it is finished. I wonder though, is a house ever really finished?? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Jon has been a trooper and worked extremely hard to make this house special! We did not remove walls, but I guess this still qualifies as "renovating". We truly made this home pretty again. It was only 11 years old, but the previous owner had very specific tastes that were very different from ours. So, while we did not change the overall footprint of the house, we gave it a facelift! Every wall has been painted, floors refinished, every knob, door handle, and light fixture have been replaced. The most work was completed in the kitchen. I am so happy with the way everything turned out. Since we moved in, we have begun to tackle the landscaping. I will be sharing pictures soon of our new home. I have learned not to say "forever", but I truly hope this will be our home for many years to come! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Easter from Buttercup Bliss! Our table is set for our special Easter lunch. I am ready to begin cooking! I love any holiday - special times with family! There will just be the three of us tomorrow, but I believe the table should be pretty even if we don't have company. There is something about a beautiful table setting that I believe is important - Easter is special, therefore, the table should be special! This year I was in a bunnies and burlap mood (along with most people I would say - burlap is IN!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please pray for our family as we make all this happen between now and July. Again, I am super excited, but it does feel a little strange. I have been a teacher, principal and curriculum director for the last twenty-nine years. What will I BE now? Consultant? Baseball mom?</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Spend time decorating and/or renovating our new home?</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Will I discover a new talent? Will I be able to blog more? The possibilities are endless? Life is good!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have enjoyed several days of family fun this past few weeks. My husband's job requires him to work on Saturday so having him home for family time is such a treat!! A few weeks ago we celebrated Seth's 11th birthday. Because his birthday fell on a Wednesday, the celebration stretched over several days. We had a special dinner on his actual birthday. On Friday evening we went to Carrabbas to kick off the weekend when his best buddy, Jonathon, came to visit. On Saturday, the boys enjoyed bowling and playing laser tag. They also enjoyed a long shopping trip to Dick's Sporting Goods (That is such a guy thing!! I spent part of the time at Pier One!) We also had dinner in Daphne at Champy's where we dined on the best fried chicken I have every had in my life!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I went to one of my very favorite stores, Antiques at the Loop! It is the most wonderful store! I truly could stay in there for hours, but, alas, I usually have my little one with me so I have my path through the vast space down to a science. After visiting so many times I have my several booths that I hurry to immediately. Usually my first stop is the area with vintage Ironstone. Today in a booth nearby I found six American Fostoria salad/dessert plates. They are so sweet and will be a good addition to my growing collection. And at only thirty-six dollars. they are an inexpensive treasure!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I immediately loved this picture of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. I have a small oil painting of Cavaliers, but this large one would be lovely somewhere in my home. They look just like our fur babies, Bentley and Clarabel. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't you just love to window shop? I could amuse myself for hours rambling through stores and planning where I would place a perfect piece of furniture or exquisite artwork. In the end though, I am happy to leave with my new treasure to add to my collection and lots of pictures to leaf through when I am day dreaming about decorating! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="line-height: 16.5pt;">Happy New Year! I hope this finds you happy and healthy as we
begin 2014! Have you made a New Year's resolution? I have never really made resolutions other than the
vague “lose weight” or “eat healthier” ; however,
for a few years I chose a hymn as my words to live by for the upcoming
year. It is truly wonderful what you can learn by studying the words of hymns. You may read those posts <a href="http://buttercupbliss.blogspot.com/2012/01/song-of-year.html"><span style="color: #ea9999;">here</span></a> and<span style="color: #ea9999;">
<a href="http://buttercupbliss.blogspot.com/2011/01/happy-2011.html"><span style="color: #ea9999;">here</span></a></span>. Last week my husband, Jon, sent me
a message with a quote from Charles Swindoll. He said, “This needs to be our view of whatever may come in 2014.” The quote
was: </span><b style="line-height: 16.5pt;">Life is 10% what happens to you and
90% how you react to it. </b><span style="line-height: 16.5pt;"> I immediately agreed with him! I am not proud to admit that </span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="line-height: 16.5pt;">sometimes I
dwell in the “if onlys” of life: (“If only my mom had not gotten cancer”, “If </span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="line-height: 16.5pt;">only I </span><span style="line-height: 22px;">hadn't</span><span style="line-height: 16.5pt;"> had a miscarriage”, etc.) This is not a good thing to do. Dwelling on things that happened in the past
rob us of the joy to be found in our present circumstances. A</span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="line-height: 16.5pt;">s we begin 2014, I am determined to
choose my attitude about things that happen very carefully. I am going to strive to be positive and
hopeful about the future! I know that
whatever happens in my life is part of God’s plan for me. I know I will have to make a conscious
decision </span><i style="line-height: 16.5pt;">each </i><span style="line-height: 16.5pt;">and </span><i style="line-height: 16.5pt;">every</i><span style="line-height: 16.5pt;"> day to trust and believe that
everything is going to be fine – better than fine! I will choose an attitude of happiness,
contentment, thankfulness, forgiveness, hope, and joy. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.5pt; text-indent: 0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.5pt; text-indent: 0.25in;">I will also remember Romans 8:28 - </span><i style="line-height: 16.5pt; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.5pt; text-indent: 0.25in;">And we know that all
things work together for good to those who love the Lord, to those</span><sup style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.5pt; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0in;"> </span></sup><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.5pt; text-indent: 0.25in;">who are the called
according to</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.5pt; text-indent: 0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.5pt; outline: 0px; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">His</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.5pt; text-indent: 0.25in;"> </span></i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.5pt; text-indent: 0.25in;"><i>purpose</i>. Even things we do not
understand are used for OUR good.</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.5pt; text-indent: 0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.5pt; text-indent: 0.25in;">I know
this in my heart to be true! Yes, even losing my mother and other experiences that were devastating at the </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.5pt; text-indent: 0.25in;">time, were all working together for good. Looking back I know that God used those times to draw me closer to Him. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are several other
pearls of wisdom from Charles Swindoll that resonated with me. I hope they may help you too! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“If you allow it,
suffering can be the means by which God brings you His greatest blessings.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Joy is a deeply felt contentment that transcends difficult
circumstances and derives maximum enjoyment from every good experience.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“We must cease striving and trust God to provide what <b>He </b>thinks is best and in whatever time <b>He</b> chooses to make it available. But
this kind of trusting doesn't come naturally. It's a spiritual crisis of the
will in which we must choose to exercise faith.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The pursuit of <b>happiness</b>
is a matter of <b>choice</b>...it is a
positive attitude we choose to express. It is not a gift delivered to our door
each morning, nor does it come through the window. And it is certain that our
circumstances are not the things that make us joyful. If we wait for them to
get just right, we will never laugh again.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy New Year! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blessings from Buttercup Bliss</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lisa</span></div>
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