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{It's A New Beginning Y'all}

  It's a tad late to wish a  Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily.  I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
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FRIDAY FAVORITES

It's Friday, It's Friday! TOOT TOOT!

Love this beach tablescape of Susan's. My favorite piece though is the centerpiece! LOVE!


 Ooh...does this not look yummy! You can never go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter!



If you want to get some really cute ideas on gift wrapping you have got to visit this site. I feel in love with this idea!


I am always looking for cute ideas for place cards...This is so cute and simple and a great idea for Christmas.


 If I ever get married again (just teasing) I am so going to make my girls where different colored shoes!



Just too cute for Fall....Great idea!


 One of the best books I have ever read! Actually have read it at least 4 times and everytime I pick it up it new to me!


Oh how I wish my waist was small enough to get into this dress. I LOVE the 50's dresses.



DIY Centerpiece... YEP...think I will do this one!


Cute way to use old drawers for outside decor.


Just add a tutu to any little boys costume and wala....

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And I must share this because it the best party. The 3rd Wednesday of each month Vee from http://ahavenforvee.blogspot.com/ has a note card party. All you have to do is post 4 pictures that have been on your blog that you think would make nice note cards. It gets your creative juices flowing and it is really a fun party. Check it out.....



And I leave you with this today.


 Compliments of my friend Cindy Jenkins.

Hugs and blessings, Cindy


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  1. Heather{Our Life In a Click}July 19, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Such great favorites Cindy! That pb cake looks amazing!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 19, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    LOVE the saying at the end! WOW! Needed that tonight Miss Cindy!
    Nita B

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  3. Breathing In GraceJuly 19, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    The candy cane place card holders is so cute. Would you believe our daughter just gave me an old drawer today as a sort of 'thank you' for helping her clean her craft room?!?!? Of course she said she might want it back!! ;-) HOPE you have a great weekend!!!

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  4. debseverydayJuly 19, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    I actually pinned the pumpkin pic a couple of weeks ago! and that cake! much love ~Deb

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  5. MaryannJuly 19, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    I think that gift bag is fantastic. I have seen something similiar done with the planters but instead of using drawers old suitcases were used...I'll have to post it because I thought it was really clever. Hope you have a great weekend

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  6. Marianne (Mare) Baker BallJuly 20, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    that chocolate cake looks divine! Dare I click over and get the recipe? Help me, Lord, help me!

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  7. Mamaw's PlaceJuly 20, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Loving it all. But the log brought back so many memories. One year after I got married, my Mom, Mamaw, Sister and myself got together the first part of December. Daddy went up in the woods and cut down a small tree and saw short logs, plained the bottom level, and drilled holes in them. We put a clear coat of shilac on them, glued felt on the flat bottom, put candles in the holes and decorated them with fake poinsettas and pine and red bows and made yule logs for our homes. Such a wonderful memory. Thanks so much for making me think of it. Have a blessed weekend.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 20, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Fridays Favorites...LOVE! I really want that PB Choc. cake!!! But I must say that my favorite is that cute idea to sew a tutu onto a boy's halloween outfit. Cute idea for those that have little tom boys...
    Connie Royals

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  9. AnonymousJuly 20, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Oh, Cindy! I love your Fridays! You post the best of Blogland ideas and I can't think which is my favorite this week - though the gift bag and the garden drawers are pretty tied for almost first, though I love the candy canes and pumpkin and . . . too much to be creative with - love it all!
    Joy!
    Kathy

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  10. AnonymousJuly 20, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    The cake is my favvvvvvvvv.
    Selena Guest

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  11. Visits With MaryJuly 20, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Lovin' all your favorites !!

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  12. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJuly 21, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Hi Cindy,
    What fabulous ideas! That pumpkin holding soda is too cute for the Fall and I love the drawers holding plants. Love Max Lucado's writings too! Thank you for sharing and for your visit. Enjoy your weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  13. BrendaJuly 23, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Cindy, you share some of the most wonderful ideas! I'm glad you do because I don't have time to go search them out. All I gotta do is just visit you! I love all the ideas!! There are some wonderful, creative people out there and you know where to find them!! LOVE IT! And I really like it when you visit me. You make my day!
    Hugs
    Brenda

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So glad you stopped by to visit.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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