home exterior: May 2012

Show and Tell Friday!

Welcome to Show and Tell Friday! This week I'm sharing some of my chintz collection!

Most of these I got for a steal...like these salt and pepper shakers below, they were only $8 at a flea market!

My mom passed down a teacup and saucer to me that she bought in the 40s. That's what started my collection. I was thrilled when I found one just like it on eBay for $6!

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A Giveaway!

I'm having a giveaway! Aren't these beautiful?

Visit my Product Review Page for a chance to win both of these!

Show and Tell Friday

Hi all, welcome to Show and Tell Friday! I thought I would be sharing photos from the Goat Hill Fair last weekend but we didn't make it there! The weekend sort of got away from us! It was a gorgeous weekend and I'm so sorry I missed it! We did have a fun weekend though, Dan and I went mountain bike riding Saturday and Sunday. I'm really looking forward to this 3-day weekend we have coming

Show and Tell Friday!

Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!

This is my busy week at work this week. Once a quarter we do global webcast meetings which means one day I have to be at work at 6:30 AM and then another day I have to work until 9:00 PM! I'm keeping it easy this week and re-sharing my yard conservatory! I love this thing! When you walk in my front door you can see this out on my patio.

I wish

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An Amazing Weight Watcher's Recipe!

This photo from my iPhone does not do this salad justice but believe me when I say that it was AMAZING! Even more amazing, it's a Weight Watchers recipe! I had a feeling I would like it because it has some of my favorite things in it...spinach, bacon, chicken, blue cheese and mushrooms!

I made it Saturday night for Dan and I and then I made it again Sunday night for my daughter!

Show and Tell Friday!

Welcome to Show and Tell Friday! This week I want to let all of you in Northern California know about a great antique fair that's coming to our area on May 19th and 20th in the Santa Cruz Mountains! You may remember that last year I posted about my visit to the very first Goat Hill Fair. If you missed it, you can read all about it here and here.

I'm sharing some of the photos from

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NH Architectural Firm Bonin Architects Launches New Website

Bonin Architects & Associates, a residential and landscape architectural firm in New London, NH, announces the launch of their newly redesigned website, www.boninarchitects.com. The new site highlights a new corporate image, details of services, and explains the approach to each individual project.

“We are very excited about this new website because we believe visitors will find it effective, user friendly, and one of the best ways we can explain – and show - our architectural services,” said KimberlyBonin, Principal Partner and Executive Project Manager.

“Our Architectural Portfolio is now broken down into three categories: Selected Projects, Under Construction, and On the Boards,” explains Jeremy Bonin, Principal Partner and Architect. “Projects have several photos in gallery style showing the architectural style, drawings, construction photos, unique details, and a description of the design program which outlines the strategy and goals of the building. Many of our clients have properties with specific challenges: Shoreland Protection restrictions, wetlands, tight setbacks, steep slopes, or close neighboring homes."

“Our services and fees have always been on our website, but now our landscape design and architectural services are outlined and explained in detail so visitors can see the benefit of working with an architect in designing a new home, addition, or remodeling their existing home,” Kimberly adds.

Show and Tell Friday!

Welcome to Show and Tell Friday! This week I'm sharing some of my brother's photographs. He lives about 3 hours away from me in the Sierra Foothills.

He took these photos near his home at a beautiful shopping center called El Dorado Hills Town Center in El Dorado Hills, California.

When my brother moved to this area in 1997 the land this shopping center is on was just a prairie

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May

I will be away for a little while...

Our Japanese maple tree

I'll have surgery end of this week and will need time to recover! Nothing to worry about, just a little time consuming.

I will try to read your blogs and I hope you have a wonderful time in May!

I see you all as soon as possible!

Take care!

Victoria

Image by V.Zlotkowski