Friday, January 21, 2011

Friday Pretties...*and a giveaway winner*

It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all. 
Laura Ingalls Wilder

  There isn't a sewing room in my house, just a little space in our "catch-all" room, 
right next to the computer and piano. This little nook looks outside 
to our front yard, where I can watch my kids playing there while I sew.  
I had a little help with the photos though...
Milo always wants to be in the middle of the action :-)
I'm looking forward to doing a little sewing this weekend...I hope you find time
to do something you love too.
The winner of the CSN giveaway is.....
Congratulations Becky, I'll be emailing you.
Visit Joyce for more Friday Pretties here :-)
 Blessings,
Marcia 
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  1. KTWJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Congrats to Becky! :)
    Your Friday pretties are quite lovely! I adore vintage prints. And Milo is adorable! :) Seems quite pleased to be sitting right there!

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  2. BrandiJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I love that you have a window to look out of while you sew.

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  3. birdie blueJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    is that a vintage tablecloth on the chair, marcia? so pretty, simple and sweet. love the laura ingalls quote.

    congratulations to lucky becky.

    happy friday pretties, my friend.
    xo
    ~molly

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  4. Brenda PruittJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    How cute! Your photos are just tip-top marvelous!
    Brenda

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  5. KaybeJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    What a cute cat (& I am not a cat person) He looks so comfy on those linens. Have fun sewing. Can't wait to see what you are making.

    Take good care,

    Karen

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  6. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Great piece of fabric/tablecloth on the chair.
    Pretty Kitty also.

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  7. Carrie @ Cottage CozyJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Congratulations sweet Becky! I love your kitty!

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  8. ChristineJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Hi Marcia! How do you make everything look so tranquil and serene?
    I love your kitty sitting like the queen on your sewing chair!!
    Blessings
    Christine

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  9. NanaDianaJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Congratulations to Becky....ohhhh..Is Milo for sale? Please please..he is SOOO cute...I just want to take him home! Hugs-Diana

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  10. Farm GirlJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Milo is a beautiful kitty. I don't really have a sewing room either, it is sort of scattered all over the house. It makes it had when I want to find something. :) At least I have my clothes in the closet but I also sew in there too. :)
    I am glad you get to sew though. I had my grandsons that are twins over today. I tried to sew with them here.
    They sat in my lap. Just like ole times. It was so sweet.

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  11. Sissie's Shabby CottageJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Hi Marcia,
    I love your sweet sewing chair and Milo adds a nice touch!
    My kitties love my sewing room.

    Hope you get some projects done to show us.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  12. LaJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    My brother used to have a cat named Milo. His Milo was probably 4x the size of yours. His stomach drug the floor. :o) That was the meanest cat I've ever seen.

    Have a great weekend! La

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  13. michelleJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Congrats to Becky! I love Milo, he is adorable!!! And you sewing chair is really pretty, I love the back to it!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  14. Susan BJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Congratulations to the winner!
    Milo is just too sweet! Have a lovely weekend, and enjoy your time sewing. :)

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  15. A multi-dimensional lifeJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    What a pretty blog! Love that fabric...and Milo is so sweet!
    Thanks for stopping by and for your gracious comment on my post!

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  16. Mimi SueJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Lucky Becky! Loved your little "pearls". Older brothers can be sooo hilarious. Mimi

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  17. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Having any sort of space to craft in is truly a luxury and one to be enjoyed! Having a window with a view makes it even more pleasurable. I love the conversation about Viagara Falls. That is just a hoot! Isn't it great that the younger ones have their older siblings to steer them right ??? HA! Have a great weekend. Tammy

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  18. Julie HarwardJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Can I have MILO? cute cute cute! LOL

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  19. HeidiJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Ah yes...if there is a stack of fabric there is surely a cat dozing sweeting on top of it. Milo is just so beautiful!

    Hugs from Holland ~
    Heidi

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  20. ElizabethJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Love those pretty fabrics stacked on that pretty chair! Milo is quite cute too!
    Thanks for your sweet comment!
    Congrats to Becky!
    Elizabeth

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  21. MartinaJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Love your cat, such a beauty! I'm sure she helps you by sewing pretty things. The presence of a cat can be so soothing! Have a lovely sunday!

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  22. BonnieJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    oh my goodness, such a sweet kitty! :) sewing sounds like a wonderful little indulgence this weekend. hope you are having a lovely weekend and thanks so much for sharing such wonderful pretties!! :)

    xoxo

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  23. Drawn to The SeaJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    A sewing chair, how sweet. Milo looks as if he's claimed it for his throne. Yay for lucky Becky :-)

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  24. H.January 22, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Lovely photos !

    Yes, having a nice week.end, my husband came bake, after 9 days away at work, so we are having a nice week-end.

    Enjoy, you too ;))

    Ciao

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  25. ElyseJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    hi marcia,

    beautiful photos! loving your sewing chair. everything looks so simple and fresh and lovely.

    congrats to becky! so happy she won!

    happy weekend~

    xo
    elyse

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  26. People Who Know Me Would Say:January 23, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Your photos are wonderful, Marcia! And you sew too?!

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  27. Sunny Simple LifeJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Your pictures are always so beautiful. I would love to upgrade and get a new camera and would love to know what you use. I'm sure some if it is your skills to don't want to discount those. Your shots are always so great.

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  28. Sunny Simple LifeJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    After scrolling thru and looking at all your lovely photos I realized you live in SoCal. I'm in Covina but my brother lives in Pinon Hills in the high desert.

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  29. koraleeJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Such adorable images today my friend...congratulations to Becky!

    Happy Monday to you. xo

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  30. BeverlyJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Such pretty pictures. Milo looks like such a sweetie. Love having a window to look out while sewing. Congratulations to Becky for her win.
    Oh, I loved your Miagra post. Your pictures there were so pretty too.

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  31. H.January 24, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Lucky Becky !

    Our little sewing-corner sounds so sweet and nice, hope you did some sewing in the week-end?

    We went visiting another little Italian village nearby.

    Take care - ciao

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  32. MelissaJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    love your little sewing nook!

    lovely that the kids can see you from the garden...i have that too and they happily bounce on the trampoline or play football all in my view...

    hope you created some lovely things...

    melissa .....

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  33. PaulaJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Congrats to Becky!!
    Oh, Marcia~ I hope you share with us some of the things you worked on this weekend!

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  34. Bring Pretty BackJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Lucky Becky! That is the sweetest cat!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  35. PBKISSESJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Oh my....the cutest kitty and the lovliest pictures! I am always so impressed by your pics...my "sewing room" NEVER looks that beautiful!

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  36. I Love Pretty Little ThingsJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Your sewing chair looks so inviting and charming with that beautiful fabric stacked on it. And, Milo- very handsome!
    I hope that you got lots and lots of sewing done. I have been working on mine too. It's great, quite therapy for me!
    Joyce

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  37. outdoor.momJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    so so pretty!! love the kitty too :-) thanks for following my daughters cooking blog - it really made her day!

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  38. Miss Melissa January 28, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Hi! :) Came across your blog today. I love it! Am now following from Australia. :) Its beautiful. :)
    Melissa

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  39. birdie blueJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    i hope all is well with you, marcia. you're missed.
    xo
    ~molly

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  40. Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.comJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I wish I had a sewing room, then again I'd really have to sew and not just talk about wanting to sew....What is it that you sew? I must have missed it along the way. I'd love to see your finished projects. I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family.

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  41. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    What a completely adorable cat! He looks a bit like one of ours...only yours has more of a beard....what else shall I call it, if not a beard?!!

    I love it that you can sit and sew, whilst watching your children play out at the front. That sounds like dream living to me.

    Sarahx

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Thanks so much for stopping by :)
Blessings,
Marcia

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