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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Supper,Windows, and a Find

We had some new neighbor friends for supper last night. Joe and I really enjoy cooking for others at the yellow house.

The menu:

roast beef with Vidalia onions, potatoes, and carrots

steamed broccoli

wheat rolls

cheesecake (brought by our friends)

I placed this odd ivy we have growing in the yard in the window seat in an iron stone pitcher. This ivy does not climb it mounds. I will use it at Christmas, I think, for decorating.

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On the kitchen sink, in my Granny’s Lenox vase, are some butterfly bush blooms. We have excellent light in this window and I spend a good amount of time in this spot so why not have flowers?

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We found a beachy white and cream rattan sofa and chair at a garage sale yesterday.The sofa cushions are cream colored. I wanted the chair. Joe wanted the sofa. They are from the 1960’s and are in pretty good shape. A little chippy but the blue and white stripe cushions on the chair are just perfect with my rug. Plus I like chippy. Now I must rethink the entire furniture layout of the yellow house. Fun.windows aug 003

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That C-Cat checked the chair out and wormed his way into the picture.

Happy Sunday Friends!

grace surrounds us

Olive

28 comments:

  1. OH the vases are beautiful AND I'm in LOVE with the chair! Did you get the sofa??? If so PICTURES PLEASE and if not, "GO BACK and GET IT GIRL"!!! Yes, I love chipy too...
    Hugs, Donna

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  2. Hi Olive~~~LOVE wicker, and your's is in such good shape! I just added a couple of pieces to our living room too!
    That blue stripe is perfect.
    have a great Sunday!
    Debbie@houseatthelake

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  3. Your vases with the ivy and flowers are wonderful and your new wicker is fabulous. Love the shape and style. Blue and white is gorgeous. Great finds. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Ohhhh, I love the chair and the pillow, the vasea full of vines and flowers are so pretty!

    Rondell

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  5. What fun entertaining new neighbors. I am sure they appreciated it. Love the blue striped cushions and the wicker chair.

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  6. Good morning Olive....love that chair, and what a pretty vase. Your Dinner sounded delish. You joining in this week for the party??

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  7. Olive - I take so many pictures that turn out to have a cat walking through. Funny, and nice job, C-Cat!
    Chippy is wonderful.
    I posted some butterfly bush blooms today too, as you know. Uncanny. Great minds think alike.

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  8. Such a brilliant find, Olive! Love the chippy paint and the blue stripes. I do hope you bought both pieces...we'll be expecting pictures once you've rearranged the furniture...:)

    You and Joe have a lovely day...

    Lynette

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  9. Great wicker! Your ivy looks interesting , I don't think I've seen it before.

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  10. HI! JUST CHECKING BLOGS, THE MEAL YOU PREPARED SOUNDS GOOD. I LOVE VIDALIA ONIONS. THE CHAIR LOOKS COMFORTABLE. THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT ON MY BLOG RE MILITARY. HAVE A GOOD sUNDAY. ROSE

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  11. Hi olive!

    Oh, love that wicker chair! I'm with Donna (above)..pictures please! LOL

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  12. I feel like I just had a wonderful meal, enjoyed your garden and sat in your new chair...thanks for your hospitality!!!

    Smiles!

    Lilly

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  13. Oh Olive, think your new wicker will look great in your yellow house! Oh my goodness, wish I were your neighbor, that was one great sounding menu! Love your vase with butterfly bloom, you are so smart, have never thought of doing that with mine! Oh, Clever Olive!
    Nancy

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  14. Sounds like a fun way to spend the weekend! Nothing is better than entertaining friends! Love your chair and cushion...what a great find!

    Enjoy!
    Cathy

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  15. Great wicker finds! I hope you bought both pieces. And I'm with you....chippy is good!
    Jane

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  16. I love wicker! And, the blue and white striped cushion is perfect. Your pretty vases with ivy and flowers are so cheery.

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  17. The ivy and the blooms are lovely. Great find. Very calming and relaxing.

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  18. Love the menu. Love the ivy; plant and white vase (or is that a pitcher?). Although your wicker chair has made me regret my decision to pass up a similar chair at a garage sale last weekend - it looks great!

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  19. Perfect chair! So cute in blue and white. The menu sounded good too...yumm!!!!

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  20. These are great! Your dinner menu has me hungry, and love the cat carcass!
    Love ya, big hugs and kisses!
    Debra

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  21. The chair and sofa are just gorgeous! And, um...do you have any of that cheesecake left over? Could you email it to me as an attachment?

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  22. I would have truly enjoyed visiting and having this great meal with you and family. I love the wicker chairs. As always, I enjoy when you stop by my place.

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  23. Olive, that chair looks like it's in great shape to me! Lucky find! Your ivy and your butterfly bush stems look so pretty. I know your guests enjoyed being in your pretty yellow house. Thanks for such a sweet comment on my blog. laurie

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  24. That's a great chair, no wonder the C-cat had to stroll by to check it out. :-)

    Hugs,
    Anne

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  25. Now I'm going to have to go out and buy some roast beef for dinner tonight. You're making me hungry. Great chair. I love the chippiness of it also!

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  26. Love the chair, I am looking for one like that...Funny how animals know..oh picture, I am outta here :)
    Smiles,
    Kim

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  27. Sounds like a great weekend. It's always fun when friends are included. I really like the chair and cushion. Did you get the sofa too?
    The ironstone pitcher is fabulous. Enjoy your wonderful new wicker. Great find.

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I adore your comments. They are like finding unexpected chocolates. olive