tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60642554962662155822024-03-13T10:53:18.544-04:00spindle cottageUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-64716502440381958442011-01-04T21:26:00.003-05:002011-12-13T18:58:17.456-05:00Closing this blog go to http://nannykim-nannykim.blogspot.com/Well, as we have moved from Spindle Cottage, I am closing this blog. We moved to simplify our lives (at least that is one reason). I think it will be good to have less blogs! SOOOOOOOOOO, I will do my main blogging at <a href="http://nannykim-nannykim.blogspot.com/">http://nannykim-nannykim.blogspot.com/</a> . A new year and hopefully a less cluttered one?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-3380336504091410182010-12-19T15:12:00.003-05:002010-12-19T15:14:11.342-05:00Moving/ internet???<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8883.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8883.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />We are packing now---just for a move across town. ...downsizing to a condo. I am not sure if we will have internet later this week. So have a Merry Christmas. I am hoping I can borrow someones signal for a bit!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-26782697497348802892010-12-15T09:47:00.004-05:002010-12-15T09:54:27.005-05:00Painting old bathtub and baby it is cold outside!<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8880.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8880.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />Have you ever had an old tub refinished. We did this in one of our other homes and just had it done at Spindle Cottage. Man, what a difference it makes.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8879.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8879.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />It is all taped off in the above pictures and that will need removing today. The odor the day of the painting is very strong!! Gave me a headache!! Had to have the bathroom window open and it was very very cold outside. We have been having teen temps in the mornings here in SC.<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8881.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8881.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />Thankfully I have the above gas fire and another fireplace with gas---makes all the difference!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-32091179470981894742010-12-07T13:05:00.003-05:002010-12-07T13:17:30.650-05:00A few touches of Christmas while waiting on the MOVE<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8859.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8859.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span">Above is a few of a front room---I thought it was kind of cool looking through the lace divider.<br /></span><br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8871.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8871.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span">A sprinkling of berries above and below. We have a popcorn (Chinese Talo spelling?) tree--it has these white popcorn like things this time of the year. I have placed some in the wreath.<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8867.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8867.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8876.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8876.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />And lastly lots of nice warm fires in front of my new old coffee table. It was 18 degrees here in SC---which translates to cold in our old homes made for the warm weather!! <div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >I have a question-</span>--I am trying to decide on wall colors for the condo that we may be moving to later this month. I am having a very hard deciding. First of all it has to go with my furniture, and secondly I need to feel warm and cozy, but I am kindof getting sick of yellows. I was thinking of airy blues and greens, but I don't know if I could live without the warmth of yellows. How do you all make up your minds???????? Should I paint large areas and see? It seems like a waste of time and money, but then perhaps not! If I should paint and not like it then that would be more time and money.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-90689013073374297242010-12-02T21:24:00.003-05:002010-12-02T21:59:43.589-05:00House on Fire<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8850.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8850.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />I know this may look a little weird , but I ordered this DVD from Amazon called<br />Fireplaces, Fishtank & Lava . It does 3 types of fires---one classical , one modern, and the one you see here on my TV is Campfire (you hear the fire burning and the peepers in the backgroud).<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8851.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8851.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />I find this so soothing and comforting!! It replays itself too. (It also has a lava thing and an aquarium---my cat loves the aquarium). But it was only 8 dollars and change with free shipping!!! Very nice---I even like it when I have a real fire going. The thing that is strange is I feel soothed and warmed just looking and listening to it!<div><br /></div><div>PS. FOR THOSE OF YOU WITH A TV IN YOUR BEDROOM this would be really cozy!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-59798480500775196632010-11-28T18:31:00.006-05:002010-11-29T07:48:42.653-05:00Christmas pictures for me by my son to bring smiles<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8847.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8847.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />While my oldest son was here for Thanksgiving he drew two happy pictures for me for Christmas time cheer.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8843.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8843.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />These are happy trees that ooze contentment and smiles for me.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8844.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8844.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8845.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8845.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />This one spoke to me for some reason---the red reminded me of Jesus's blood shed for me, and the green mountains spoke of the new and everlasting life we have in him. The branch reminded me that if we abide in him we will produce golden fruit.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8846.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8846.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />Together they just make for some happy Christmas pictures and they bring me much pleasure. PS. My son loves drawing cartoon type pictures....but he also does regular kinds. He loves doodling and his drawings are sometimes weird! I will have to show some of his other ones perhaps in the distant future. We will probably be moving in December and then I will have to change the title of this blog!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-49537298901542821452010-11-28T15:59:00.004-05:002010-11-28T16:10:37.015-05:00A walk on the beach<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8836.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8836.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />I love this time of the year. We took a walk on Friday (after Thanksgiving--see my blog here :<div><a href="http://nannykim-nannykim.blogspot.com/2010/11/thanksgiving-2010-with-grandpa-and-boys.html">http://nannykim-nannykim.blogspot.com/2010/11/thanksgiving-2010-with-grandpa-and-boys.html</a></div><div> for that). As you can see it was about to rain.<br /><br /><a href="http://nannykim-nannykim.blogspot.com/2010/11/thanksgiving-2010-with-grandpa-and-boys.html">:</a><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8839.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8839.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />I love the shades of gray on a day like this and the feel of the wind.<br /><a a="" href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8837.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8837.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />It was nice to just walk and talk and discuss things as a family.<br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8838.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8838.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />I think the beauty of creation is such a wonderful gift, don't you!?</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-59083086273543795462010-11-19T16:03:00.003-05:002010-11-19T16:07:05.774-05:00Cork wreath (unfinished)<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view¤t=IMG_8818.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8818.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Well I have started a cork wreath--but we need more corks! We haven't always been good at remembering to save the corks. Plus some corks on the bottles are not cork! Anyways, I like the way it is going. I guess I should have wrapped the wreath first with something brown----but in person it is not noticeable---for some reason the flash or the picture shows the flaws a bit more. I left space for a big ribbon for hanging it, but alas I have no ribbons since we have been de-cluttering for a move! SOOOOOOOOO you see a bit of bare twine wrapped in a space.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-3354618637143486202010-11-16T19:57:00.007-05:002010-11-18T08:12:13.682-05:00Interesting things AND MOVEMBERHOOD<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8780.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8780.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />I saw this pic in one of my mags ---a very interesting chalk wall. Here is a close up<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8781.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8781.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />Interesting don't ya think? <br /><br />I replaced my coffee table for the one in the forefront of the picture below. It makes me happy because it is an old wooden one. I should have taken a better picture of it. It is a pale yellow color.<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view¤t=IMG_8795.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8795.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And last but not least....look who is in my kitchen:<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view¤t=IMG_8785.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8785.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />My oldest son hamming it up!! ha! HE HAS A MUSTACHE FOR MOVEMBER (NOT SURE OF THE SPELLING)--ITS FOR PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS.<br /><br />"The Mo, slang for moustache, and November come together each year for Movember. <br /> <br />Movember challenges men to change their appearance and the face of men’s health by growing a moustache. The rules are simple, start Movember 1st clean-shaven and then grow a moustache for the entire month. The moustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for cancers that affect men. Much like the commitment to run or walk for charity, the men of Movember commit to growing a moustache for 30 days. "Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-92227435284745627132010-11-12T10:19:00.001-05:002010-11-12T10:20:46.406-05:00wine corks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTn461UyPyAjHtpeMp8fefQrNPkKExedy61yI3aG4CmhBIOO2U37NXHSu4-jJUzJpb5e94JUkuAAWsT94qPd18-dH1Fgyih9UkDv7x0N6wyjsevSThGBo1FCI0NpULBit3oSxrV3Z2zPQ/s1600/IMG_6214.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTn461UyPyAjHtpeMp8fefQrNPkKExedy61yI3aG4CmhBIOO2U37NXHSu4-jJUzJpb5e94JUkuAAWsT94qPd18-dH1Fgyih9UkDv7x0N6wyjsevSThGBo1FCI0NpULBit3oSxrV3Z2zPQ/s400/IMG_6214.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538682324917056674" /></a>How do you like this little restaurant in Charleston, SC? Do you see what is in the window? Here is a bigger picture:<br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/charleston/?action=view¤t=IMG_6214.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/charleston/IMG_6214.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Yup it is filled with wine corks. A nice Italian restaurant....with wine ;-)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-77725239826300715452010-11-06T19:16:00.002-04:002010-11-06T19:19:22.380-04:00Do you remember 70's McDonald cups?<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8776.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8776.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />These cups always make me smile. My girl friend and I got these back in th 70's when McDonald's was introducing their new breakfast the egg mcmuffin (I don't know how you spell it). These cups are so cheerful with their orange and yellow colors and the smiling sun---they are just plain happy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-83865279214138899752010-11-05T14:20:00.005-04:002010-11-05T14:38:31.536-04:00Fall pleasures<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8758.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8758.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />I happened to be looking through an old magazine and I liked the above picture. I like the look of pine cones with pumpkins.<br /><br />So here is a bit of a pic of what I did.<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8768.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8768.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-17672058332221863712010-11-02T16:56:00.003-04:002010-11-02T16:59:43.817-04:00Blue and Yellow<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8730.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8730.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />I have to say that I just love blue and yellow together. I had one of these blue toile panels and had failed to purchase the other one.<br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8729.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8729.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />Thankfully I found its mate on Ebay! They shipped it the next day! WOW! These colors make me happy and I do hope to use them when and if we get to downsize to a condo. We should know by next week..........Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-34165544658638189342010-10-27T21:42:00.004-04:002010-10-27T21:50:29.606-04:00Beat, I am! Selling Spindle Cottage<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8720.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8720.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />I am very achy. We are getting ready to sell Spindle Cottage. Yes, I know, this is not the time to sell! No, no, it is not! AH well. We hope to downsize now that our children are out of the nest. I have been cleaning out years of accumulation! I have taken so much stuff to Goodwill today and bags to the trash. It is amazing how many areas just have accumulated!! Even if something should happen to prevent a move, I am thankful for the incentive to clean.<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8715.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8715.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a>I still have more to do.....but it is a great feeling to spend the day this way, even though I am tuckered out!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-6095475922422192082010-10-22T10:33:00.005-04:002010-10-22T11:12:07.701-04:00Fall pictures and beauty<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8702.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8702.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />I love this picture and decided to hang it for this time of the year. It always makes me smile and makes me think of the bounty we have with food and family. It is fun to celebrate even with small groups!<br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8703.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8703.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />Above are the bright orange berries that greet me from one of my windows this time of the year---such a happy color!! I am thankful for these little things!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-41834163042218051082010-10-20T14:57:00.003-04:002010-10-20T15:15:31.934-04:00Look what arrived from Kalee at http://www.katillacshack.com/<p><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8693.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8693.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span></span></p>I won the little real McCoy dish from <a href="http://www.katillacshack.com/">Kalee!</a>! It arrived today and it is such a nice orange- treat for the Fall<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/?action=view&current=IMG_8695.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/home/IMG_8695.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />Makes you feel like smiling doesn't it? Ps. Kalee appears to be ending her blog--read here: <a href="http://www.katillacshack.com/">http://www.katillacshack.com/</a> We will miss her!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-42908280953383160052010-10-18T14:45:00.004-04:002010-10-19T12:50:36.650-04:00Being Lazy during Fall<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8685.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8685.jpg" /></a><br />Fall has been beautiful here. Cool nights and warm golden days.<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8682-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8682-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8684.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8684.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8682.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8682.jpg" /></a><br />Boots and I..........well.....<br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8675.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8675.jpg" /></a><br />We have been enjoying reading and munching on apples from the NC mountains........ YUP.....we are satisfied. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">PS. Something is going wacky with the size of my pictures. I had made them smaller and for some reason they sometimes show in giant form! WELL---now they are fixed--ah weird stuff going on.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-57566677444755795252010-09-17T21:49:00.002-04:002010-09-17T22:05:52.682-04:00My Son returns to a spoooooky place<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_6183.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_6183.jpg" /></a><br /><br />My son is moving back from Seattle to the Charleston, SC area.....but while he awaits to move into his apartment, he may spend time in a spooooooky old Charleston house.<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_6176.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_6176.jpg" /></a><br /><br />It has these windows as pictured above, that change into doorways---they slide upwords.<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_6151.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_6151.jpg" /></a><br /><br />It has old parkay (sp?) floors, with left over Christmas decorations. There are creaky scary sounds in the night....and things that have been seen that are weird.<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_6175.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_6175.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Hopefully he will not have any further spooky stories to tell.<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_6179.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_6179.jpg" /></a><br /><br />and....he will leave in one piece when his furniture arives in a week so he can more into a less scary abode.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-53429651450099229592010-09-12T14:20:00.001-04:002010-09-12T14:21:27.537-04:00And when I got done exchanging rooms........<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view¤t=IMG_8382.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8382.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />I exchanged rooms (see the post below). Later on the picture above is what happend. Now who is doing the reading?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-69886622981125003322010-09-04T19:37:00.004-04:002010-09-04T20:59:15.215-04:00Switching or Exchanging two rooms!<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8328.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8328.jpg" /></a><br />It all started when I brought these outdoor gnomes inside to sit by the fireplace. I think they worked a spell on me. They gave me a desire to do a switch in my rooms. I moved the dining room into one of the living rooms and moved the living room into the dining room . HAVE YOU EVER DONE A ROOM SWITCH?<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8349.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8349.jpg" /></a><br />Above is what was once the dining area. I have made it a cozy den area.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8370.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8370.jpg" /></a><br />This is a view of the other side (above).<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8346.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8346.jpg" /></a><br />Notice--on the shelf I spelled Spindle Cottage with the scrabble pieces (it was the gnomes' idea).<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8353.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8353.jpg" /></a><br />Above is now the dining room, but it used to be a living room . There is a fireplace on the right side, not showing in the picture. This is where the gnomes are sitting.<br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8354.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8354.jpg" /></a><br />This room can double as a craft room and a computer/laptop area as well as additional seating for eating.<br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8366.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8366.jpg" /></a><br />Here (above) is a view from another side--the sunny clock makes me laugh--it makes me think of the Jimmy Dean sausage advertisements.<br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8349-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8349-1.jpg" /></a><br />You can tell which rooms are the same by the wall color. Unfortunately I should have taken them in the same direction!! The 2 before pictures are on the left and the afters are on the right.<br /><br />So have you done this before????---it is fun. Let me know!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-91856192782606281882010-09-01T20:17:00.006-04:002010-09-01T22:08:08.266-04:00My afghan is finished in time for Fall! & Hurricane Earl<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8336.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8336.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Today I worked on finishing up this very thick afghan. It is made by crocheting 2 strands of yarn at the same time. It is way bigger than it appears in this picture since it is partially folded and on the floor too. I had made one a while back and my hubby and I both loved its warmth, so I made a second one. Now we will both be warm and cozy when the cooler weather arrives.<br /><br />So now I suppose I should start something for my next grandson who is supposed to be born in January......I will have to think about what kind to make for this new one!<br />His parents are vacationing in NC and they may be in the path of Hurricane EARL!! We will see what happens Thursday and Friday! They may have to evacuate.<br /><br />PS> my daughter does have to evacuate!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-18066780628701041992010-08-30T12:31:00.005-04:002010-08-30T14:06:54.816-04:00Busy decluttering<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8319.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8319.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Well, since my youngest has finally moved out(see post below this one) I can get rid of some (SOME) of the clutter in this cottage!! Some of these items above are ready for Salvation Army pickup. Salvation army in my area said they were low on funds because they hadn't had as much donations or sales and they have had to cut way back on their children programs. So remember they will come to your house for pickups of furniture, etc.<br /><br />Below you can see, that I have had two sets of chairs squeezing in around one of my tables.<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_3644.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_3644.jpg" /></a><br /><br />But not anymore......Finally I will have a little less clutter....it almost makes me feel like dancing. I have much more to do ....but at least there is a start, eh??<br /><br />Ps. I made a good Quinoa Vegetable soup today---quick and easy--go <a href="http://nannykimsrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/08/quinoa-vegetable-soup.html">HERE</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-51956762280836071222010-08-23T20:24:00.002-04:002010-08-23T20:34:57.909-04:00My baby has left the nest<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5JzZ-GRvqKzJi6MF4eLFaz_xBAqd24THcQErRWfr77ymq6Yj88oSMBRbn4H7v57IqUPc2xw7Y2MwCiNXMsxoJTChWsHCXIUNNsCpeg17zt9dLIXRBrcIWsBPWfEYWckQmI0n5qbxAPjU/s1600/IMG_5524.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508766230399216418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5JzZ-GRvqKzJi6MF4eLFaz_xBAqd24THcQErRWfr77ymq6Yj88oSMBRbn4H7v57IqUPc2xw7Y2MwCiNXMsxoJTChWsHCXIUNNsCpeg17zt9dLIXRBrcIWsBPWfEYWckQmI0n5qbxAPjU/s400/IMG_5524.JPG" /></a> Well, my baby has officially left the nest. He moved out most of his remaining things this weekend. Notice I say most.....do they ever take ALL of their things?.....I don't think so.<br /><br /> Now all of my children are out on their own! It is actually a wonderful feeling to see them all out on their own and making lives of their own. I love to see how God leads and provides for each one. YUP, a good feeling.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-53107444066700185372010-08-23T10:32:00.002-04:002010-08-23T10:36:16.406-04:00Cat love<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8301.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8301.jpg" /></a><br />My 15 year old cat is so affectionate. He likes to put his paw on my head or shoulder if I am sitting down. Sometimes he meows at me until I do sit down so that he can apply his affection.<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8302.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8302.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Unfortunately, I am the one getting grey, even though he is the one getting old.........no...no...I am not getting old.....I am getting younger.......my hair just doesn't agree!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064255496266215582.post-87305465252009817292010-08-20T12:37:00.002-04:002010-08-20T12:56:34.594-04:00I love rainy Fridays!<a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_8300.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_8300.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I love Books, tea, specialty muffins, and a dark rainy day. What a good mixture!<br /><br /><a href="http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_7671.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu104/nannykim_photos/IMG_7671.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I am reading a series by the painter of light, Thomas Kinkade. He has a Cape Light series and I have found that they get better as you get further into the series. It is nice light reading that mixes a cozy town with some interesting characters, some touches of romance, and some spiritual thoughts. So I plan on doing a little enjoying today.<br /><br />The muffins I am eating came from another series that he has begun. These were served at a bead and breakfast place in one of his books. They are to die for! They can be found at my recipe blog here:<br /><a href="http://nannykimsrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/07/morning-glory-muffins-from-inn-at-angel.html">http://nannykimsrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/07/morning-glory-muffins-from-inn-at-angel.html</a><br /><br />They are full of lots of good stuff--coconut, pinapple, nuts, golden raisins, carrots!! heavenly!<br /><br />Have a nice weekend!<br />Ps. I have the same post at my nannykim bog since I accidently put it there first!<br /><br />linking to foodie friday here: <a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/">http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10