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Hi Everyone, Happy Sunday!
Hi Everyone, Happy Sunday!
It really IS a happy Sunday, as I'm back home from the hospital and want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you who left comments on my last post. Blogger wasn't updating some blogs last week, (I was just one of many) so I hope this one will show up on your readers, email, and blog lists.
I'll give you some photos of my latest Late Fall Vignette where I wanted to say a BIG Thank You to Sherry of No Minimalist Here who hosted a wonderful Give Away this Fall for a generous gift certificate to Antiques Lifestyle. I used my gift certificate to pick out this beautiful Hand Stenciled Burlap Tablerunner. You can find more like it at Laurie's beautiful Etsy Shop. Thank you so much Laurie and Sherry!
My Dining Room table is currently "under construction"
for my Thanksgiving Tablescape, which I'll be sharing with you this week.
So one of my Bergere Chairs in the Living Room had to make do.
Isn't that design amazing?!
I can't wait to get it on my table!
So, back to the Late Fall Vignette in the lower level sitting area
next to my French Doors, which let in the afternoon sunlight.
This was last Tuesday, you should see the amount of leaves out there now.
I gathered some of my Brown Transferware; platters, plates, sugars and creamers together to decide what I wanted to use for the Tablescape.
Just random bits and pieces of patterns...
I've been building my Tablescape Centerpiece with just naturals,
and here are some dried pods I was using.
I found the olive bucket on Decor Steals earlier this Fall.
It definitely was less expensive than any where else I had seen.
I was in the hospital Tuesday until Saturday night, and had lot's of tests run to see if we could understand where the blood clots are coming from and if there were any permanent problems from them. I've tried several blood thinning drugs, and we now feel like we have things under control. God has been gracious to me, as any one of them that was moving around in there could have caused a stroke, but it didn't happen. I may be going a little slower in blogging until I can get my self back, but the weekly parties won't change. Be sure and come by tomorrow morning, and throughout the week for The Marketplace.
You all are loved and appreciated,
thank you for the prayers and caring thoughts,
and thank you for being such good friends.
joining in for these parties:
Dwellings for Amaze Me Monday
Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Mod Mix Monday at Mod Vintage Life
Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
The Scoop at Cedar Hill Farmhouse
xoxo,
So glad to see you back, Debra...and that they have things under control! Such wonderful news! Your vignette is beautiful, full of wonderful goodies!
ReplyDeleteHi Debra,
ReplyDeleteGreat news! So glad you are on top of things; take care of yourself!
Beautiful, seasonal vignettes of your brown transferware! Love the colours!
xo
Poppy
Praise God! So glad you're back home and doing much better. Your fall vignette is so pretty showcasing your brown transferware so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteOh Debra, I am so happy to hear you are home now and feeling better... I was thinking of calling Anne to see how you are?... and I am thanking God that they now have whatever was causing your problems corrected... I love you sweet lady!... oh, and by the way, your tablescape is just beautiful!... I was sooo excited to hear you are feeling better, I almost forgot to tell you how pretty it all looks!... much love, xoxo Julie Marie PS I hope you did not have the nurse from hell this time!...
ReplyDeleteThanks Debra for keeping us informed. So Grateful your OK. God is Good and he answered all our prayers for you.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a beautiful Blog I enjoy so much :) See you tomorrow... KAT
Happy you're back and happy to see your post! Allow yourself to take it easy for awhile, please!
ReplyDeleteDebra, so glad you are better. I love this vignette. It's just wonderful filled with things I love. My blog is not upadting in blogrolls now and I sure hope it gets fixed soon.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are home and feeling better. Please do take it easy.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are home! And your decorating is so wonderful. Lucky girl your winning that beautiful table runner, congrats, you sure deserve it. Continue to get better, we are thankful you are home. Di@Cottage-Wishes
ReplyDeleteI was so happy to see a new blog post from you in my Dashboard. Glad they have figure out a good med regimen for you. Be sure and get some rest. Well, I am saying that but thinking I hope she shows us that tablescape soon :>))) Olive bucket love!
ReplyDeleteDebra,
ReplyDeleteDear one, I understand going a bit more slowly these days!!!
While it was amazing hearing from you. . .please take care of yourself!!!
Doing too much, too soon can abruptly s l o w ones life. . .voice of experience!!!
Your inspiration runner for your talbescape is gorgeous!!!
Love your brown & white transferware!!!
Giving thanks that things are under control with your health
and sending prayers your way for continued recovery!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Hello Debra,
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear that you are back at home. Will still keep you in my prayers.
Blessings,
Linda
Glad to see your post and hear that you are okay, Debra. I love all your dishes in this display. The runner is just beautiful and I can't wait to see it in action on your table.
ReplyDeleteDebra~
ReplyDeleteI hope the answers are quick to come as well as the solution. I'm a fan of brown transferware, too, and I also have a couple of pieces of black that I treasure. The olive bucket is neat. I enjoyed this post.
~Sami
Glad you have your health issues under control -- you were missed last week. Love the mix of your brown transferware. Anxious to see your tablescape! Sally
ReplyDeleteDebra,
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you are back home and doing better. Love the transferware. Everything looks so pretty. Hope your health continues to get better my friend.
Kris
I'm so glad you're okay. I came over and saw that you had a HUGE amount of comments, so thought I'd wait till you returned. I love your collection of transfer ware. Take it easy this week.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Glad to hear they are able to get the problem under control, and you are doing better.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning the table runner - very pretty!
I can relate to the leaves - I also am knee deep in them here also.
Take care of yourself and have a great week.
Love the new runner Debra and the vignette you created is GORGEOUS!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you were in the hospital...glad your feeling better:) Have a great week!
Sorry to hear you were in the hospital. No fun! But good to know you're feeling better and hopefully have things under control! Sending lots of love and wishes for good health to you Debra.
ReplyDeleteYour brown transferware vignette is lovely. Also I love your header right now! Perfect pops of orange!
Polly
Thankful that you are okay. Don't feel pressured about keeping up with things here...you being well is what's most important!
ReplyDeleteI've thought of you often over the past several days, Debra, and I'm happy to read that you've found a medication that works and you're feeling better. Now that you've created a fall vignette with your gorgeous transferware, you need to put your feet up and relax!
ReplyDeleteHi Debra, I have been thinking about you and I am so glad to hear you are doing better. Your transferware is beautiful and I so happy that you love the runner. It is perfect in your vignette!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
Debra I am so happy you are ok. I love the Autumn colours for your table setting.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you are home and doing well. Pretty scary stuff, so I hope you can get it all under control:-)
ReplyDeleteI'll see you back here in the morning as I'm adding more items to my Etsy store tonight.
Take care,
Kathleen
That is great news. Praying for a complete recovery and that you will be feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteDebra, thank God that you are okay. I also get blood clots and I know how scary they can be. But thankfully yours did not cause a stroke.
ReplyDeleteI love your brown transfer ware, very pretty.
So glad your back - take it easy now.
Mary
That's scary, but thank goodness everything is under control!
ReplyDeleteI adore your transferware, especially the covered casserole. Just lovely!
I'm happy to hear your home! I've been thinking about you. Beautiful photos...as always.
ReplyDeleteWonderful vignette! It all works together so well. So glad you are out of the hospital and making progress toward being better!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to see you here, Debra! It sounds like quite a scare, and I hope you won't dwell too much on what could have happened. Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos today!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that you're home safe and sound! Take care of you! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Debra, I was wondering if you were back home and how you were doing. I'm so glad to hear that you found a medicine that thins you blood. Take good care of yourself and take time to relax.
ReplyDeleteYour fall decoration is beautiful.The table runner is fabulous and looks great in combination with your wonderful collection of transfer ware.
Sending hugs,
Julia
Oh Debra! I am sorry you are having to go thru this. I will be sending up many prayers for you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so relieved to hear you're back home and resting. Go slow and get strong my friend. I'm praying for your full recovery.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are on the mend! Love the transferware--I have quite a bit if it as well.
ReplyDeleteHi, Debra, so glad you are home and feeling better, what a frightening experience! Your dishes are so pretty and so Fall!! I think I am on my last week of "leaf" duty, the trees are looking pretty bare. Ready to be done raking, but not so ready for snow!
ReplyDeleteOh my Debra, glad to hear you are better, very scary! I love the dishes and of course the burlap linens are such a compliment.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back and doing well. That table runner is gorgeous and looks great with your transfer ware....which is also beautiful! I have been on the look out for brown and white transfer ware but its hard to find around KC.
ReplyDeleteI AM GLAD YOU ARE FEELING BETTER, AND YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BE IN MY PRAYERS. I'M SURE THAT I AM NOT ALONE IN SAYING YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO SO MANY OF US, YOU MAKE US WANT TO BE BETTER BLOGGERS, CRAFTERS, DESIGNERS, PEOPLE...HERE'S TO A SPEEDY RECOVERY!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I will continue to pray for you my friend! HUGS!
ReplyDeletebless your heart, i'm glad you are doing better, debra:) your tablescape is beautiful--love the cute runner! have a great week!
ReplyDeleteOh so happy to hear that all is well and I will continue praying for you and God's healing power to be upon you. I just love reading your posts, they inspire always and brighten my day. I really miss you when you are gone!! We just live a state away from each other, but I feel I know your heart. Prayers that the coming days will be bright and full of amazing grace and hope. Blessings, Linda
ReplyDeleteOH, I feel silly................I forgot to say that your dishes and vignette are just beautiful! I love brown and white transferware too, but it seems hard to find. I have a few pieces of brown willow, which I rarely see anymore. You really are a master at display Debra! Hope you have a wonderful week......Linda
ReplyDeleteSO glad that you are alright, Debra!
ReplyDeletePretty vignette as well but I am glad to *see* YOU ! :)
Debra, I'm so happy to hear that you have things under control!!!! You must feel a huge weight lifted from your shoulders! I will continue to say prayers for you... Donna
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are home from the hospital, Debra. I hope the blood thinners do the trick. Just don't cut yourself! Those are serious meds. I love your table runner and brown transferware. Perfect for fall.
ReplyDeleteI love, love brown transfer ware, Debra. Yours is beautiful.
ReplyDeletexo
Claudia
Oh my goodness, I forgot to add that I am glad you are home and feeling better. I hope all is under control, my friend. xo
ReplyDeleteClaudia
So happy all went well for you at the hospital and you are already decorating gorgeous-ness at home! I love those burlap table runners and it looks great with all your things!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to have you back and more importantly, so thankful that you are home and well. It's coming up to such a busy season so remember to take it a bit easy. xo :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to read you're feeling better, even if still tired. I love your transferware collection, just amazing!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're doing better. Setting up the vignette must have been so therapeutic. I love your brown transferware. Who is the manufacturer and what is the name of the pattern of your tea pot and plates?
ReplyDeleteDebra, glad to hear that you are back home and doing well. Take care of yourself, and don't try to do too much. Your fall vignette is gorgeous. I love brown transferware! I need to put together a vignette with mine. I've intended to do just that. Blogger hasn't been updating my blog either. Frustrating!!!
ReplyDeleteOh! I'm so happy to read you are better and you are back home. Your vignette is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteTake it easy Debra!
A big hug!
Silvina
Debra,
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear that you are back home and doing better. Hospital stays are never fun...I know you're happy to be home. Take very good care of yourself! Love the vignette...the dishes are beautiful.
So glad to hear you are better Debra! This is a beautiful collection of transferware!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Love it all!!! Nice to hear your doing better!
ReplyDeleteDebra, so glad to hear that you are home and doing better! God bless!
ReplyDeleteSusan
I love brown transferware, my absolutely favorite. Your vignette is stunning. So glad you are feeling better. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteHi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteThat is great news. Praying for a complete recovery and that you will be feeling better soon. Lots of xxoo for you and God Bless you.
Diane
It's great to see you are home. Hope you are back to full speed quickly! Your vignette is gorgeous, as always, Debra! I just love the olive pail, and the various brown transferware pieces are so wonderful. Continue to recuperate, and prayers are going up for you. Take care. Blessings, Kathy
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you're back home and that things look stable for you, Debra. I hope playing with dishes was a way for you to relax and breathe a little :). Your collection of brown transferware (one of my faves) is awesome! And funny thing, my post this week is with my brown transferware as well! I hope you'll stop by! ~Zuni
ReplyDeleteDebra, Great News, so happy to hear your better! Your brown transferware is gorgeous. The vignette looks so festive too!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jody
Debra,
ReplyDeleteSo much to be grateful for at this time of year for all our blogging friends, but especially for you since you have good news from your doctors.
Your tablescape is beautiful as usual. Brown is not my favorite color, but when I look at your transferware, I think I may change my mind.
Happy Thanksgiving...
Judith
So glad you seem to have some answers so things can be under better control Debra. Sure hope all will be perfectly well very soon. Beautiful vignettes as always...love your dishes! Always so nice to have you share at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Cindy
I featured this today on Mod Mix Monday at Mod Vintage Life!
ReplyDeleteYour dishes look beautiful and I love mixing - so much more interesting than all matched - at least to me. I am so sorry to hear of your health issues. I will remember you in my prayers. God Bless and Keep You Well !!!!
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