Be a bunch of sweeties,
Shelia :)
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Here is the explantion of the chosen blogs for the "Friends" award:
These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these kind writers. When you pass the award along please include these guidelines.I am to choose 8 friends to share this with.
Well, here I go breaking the rules again, but I too, would love to pass this special "Friends" award on to all on my Blog list. You can see the little tag and that will take you to my list! Thank you again, Dawn!
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Now, for the rules... as follows...
Rule #1 ~ Link to the person that tagged you.
Rule #1 ~ Link to the person that tagged you.
Rule #2 ~ Post the rules on your Blog.
Rule #3 ~ Write 6 random things about yourself.
Rule #4 ~ Tag 6 people at the end of your post.
Rule #5 ~ Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their Blog.
Rule #6 ~ Let the tagger know your entry is up.
Now six random things about myself, let's see...
1. I have to have a glass of ice cold Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr Pepper each morning - first thing.
2. When I was about two years old, I was bitten by a black widow spider and almost died. But God decided He would let me live. He knew blogging was going to be in my future! ;)
3. I looooooooooooooooooooove popcorn!
4. I love to be right! ;)
5. I'm pretty particular where things go in my kitchen. I believe everything should have it's little place. I don't mind my messes, but it bugs me when someone else messes up my kitchen. My bad
6. I love to laugh and sometimes I can start laughing and can't stop! I can laugh for hours! Maybe not hours, but you know what I mean.
I'm breaking the rules. I know everyone's so busy so if you want to do this...please be my guest. Does this mean I'm being naughty? Will Santie Claus come to see me? ;)
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Now pass this on, Most Sweet Ones! ;)
There's so many great blogs to visit so go enjoy!The rules for this award are deliciously simple:
1. Put the logo on your blog
2. Add a link to the person who awarded you
3. Nominate 10 other blogs
4. Add links to those blogs on yours
5. Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs
Oh Shelia your mantle is FABULOUS!! I LOVE that Santa has those doggies to help him! Just gorgeous, as is everything you do!!!! Congratulations on your awards!
ReplyDeleteOh and, WOOHOO for getting the floor down....YAY!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour mantel looks great! I love Santas, so yours is a hit with me. I don't have up a big tree this year due to my hubby's surgery, but I do have a small one and many decorations. I'll start posting them soon.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes with the new floor! Your staircase and mantel are just lovely. I can relate to not wanting to scratch that new paint - we're going thru that now & I pity the person who makes the first boo boo!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your awards!! You deserve each and every one of them!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the bannister swag...very pretty!!
Your mantle looks beautious!! LOL!!
~Blessings,
Jan
Good Morning Sweetness... Congratulations on your awards and thanks so much for passing them on to all of us... and darling your few little decorations are simply stunning... I loved them... and before you know it you will have that gorgeous floor done and your tree will be up and all decked out... Have a fantastic day
ReplyDeleteLove Ya,
(((HUGS)))
Donna
Hon, I have not decorated at all! Well, there are 6 Dickens buildings on my kitchen cabinets and my Christmas china is in the hutch.
ReplyDeleteBut, I do have 4 totes down from the attic! So I will be busy today. :D
Congrats on the awards and tags!
Hi Shelia..I love your mantel! I know Santie apprecaites his doggie helpers! Can't wait to see the floors....I wish Santie would bring me some, too!...Debbie
ReplyDeleteAnd your mantel looks great!
ReplyDeleteI knew that the Shelia I knew was not sitting around an undecorated house, just waiting for her BLASTED floors to get finished. And, I was right; the mantle looks Shelia-lovely. (That's a new word combination I've just invented, since the word "lovely" is no longer descriptive enough.)
ReplyDeleteThe mantle swag is the perfect touch to greet visitors as they walk into your beautiful new entry.
Congratulations on the awards. This is the very reason I did not include you yesterday; you don't need any more awards--you're justifiably loaded! (Once again, I was right!) See, I love to be right too!
PS I also love popcorn, AND your new header is delightful!
Morning Shelia~ I love your mantle and the brick is gorgeous. What a wonderful cozy place. Yes dear Shelia, you are good with mantles! Congratulations on your awards~ you are the sweetest in blogland. :) It sure is cold outside today~ a good day to snuggle.
ReplyDeleteHugs~ J
Your mantle is gorgeous, Shelia! I'm not decorated yet, either, so don't feel badly! If you notice, any pictures I've posted have been of individual items, not things actually being displayed or hung! LOL
ReplyDeleteOh Shelia, I love your mantle, and the Santa is Gorgeous! I had to laugh about the garland on the steps...I am the same way...if it's just been painted...don't scratch it up, yet...lol Blessings, Nancy
ReplyDeleteThe mantle looks wonderful. If you use pipe cleaner to tie things on it will not scratch. Kathy
ReplyDeleteThe mantle is so pretty Sheila. I love all the lights !
ReplyDeleteShelia,
ReplyDeleteLove the mantle! The santa is just perfect there, and the puppies helping him out add so much charm! Great job! Oooo, and I have to tell you how much I love those spindles in your stair case! What a wonderful home!
Artie
YOUR DECORATIONS ARE AWESOME.CONGRATS ON ALL THE AWARDS AND BEING TAGGED...ANN
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Ms Sheila,
ReplyDeleteYour home is so beautiful and precious, I love your mantle :). Congratulations on your awards!
Christmas Hugs,
Kathi :)
Congrats on all of the awards - they are well deserved by you!!! Enjoyed your mantle - the sweet dogs look great with the beautiful Santa. Sally
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all your sweet awards. Feel the love!
ReplyDeleteYour mantle is gorgeous. I'm sure Santa must have lots of dogs even though we don't see them often. He just seems like a dog kind of guy.
GM Sweet Pickle...your mantle looks just wonderful girl..and I know you can't wait to get your floor down and your house all back in order...its drives me nuts when my is out of place..congrats on your awards..hope you have a great day...hugs and smiles Gloria
ReplyDeleteYour mantle Santa is magnificent. I think your candelabrums are just perfect. The beads in your garland add additional "bling".
ReplyDeleteThe puppies with Santa are precious! Maybe the seindeer should take a break this year and let the puppies take over...tehehe!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Beautiful Beautiful, dear Shelia! I knew it would be!!
ReplyDeleteHi Glenda. You are always so sweet and encouraging! I appreciate you liking my mantle! Hope you have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia :)
Congratulations on All you Awards! Your mantel is awesome! So regal, i love your staircase spindles, so unusual, don't think they make them like that anymore!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Cathleen
WOW, Sheila! Your mantle is beautiful!!! Mantles are my "difficult spot." LOL! I love the Santa! So glad your flooring is being installed tomorrow! I know it will be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour tag answers were great! Congrats on your awards! ~hugs, Rhonda
Shelia, it is looking quite festive and very pretty at your home.
ReplyDeleteAnd, congratulations on the awards. We all think you are award-winning.
Have I told you yet today how beautiful I think your home is and your mantel is just perfect. I wouldn't change a thing on it. Congrats on the awards. And a big thank you for your kind words about me. :)
ReplyDeleteLove Ya,
Chris
Shelia, your mantle is breathtaking! I think I could sit and stare at it for hours. Not only are you the bathroom diva, and the diva of tablescaping, but now you're the Christmas Diva!!!!!
ReplyDeleteJustine :o )
Your decorations are wonderful - and you've given an idea that might be the missing touch for my mantle. I'll let you know what I do, if it works. Can't wait to see your new floor and your tree. Thanks for sharing your pretties with us today. ~Adrienne~
ReplyDeleteYour mantel looks beautiful! I love the sweet doggies looking adoringly up at St. Nick!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the lovely awards too! Your blog is always so much fun to read.
Hugs,
Penny
Oh Shelia, you rule breaker you! heheehe (I do that too) Congratulations on your well deserved awards and I'm so happy to hear that your flooring will start today!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your santa! (Visit me today and you'll understand why) And I'm sure that you are NOT on the naughty list. You'll get a visit this year!
*hugs*
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ReplyDeleteYour mantle is very pretty. I put the same thing on my mantle every year...I guess I lack orginality LOL!
ReplyDeleteI do adore the doggie helpers Santa has. I think you just might find a few extras in your stocking this year for making Santa so happy!
Congratulations on all of your awards!!
take care,
Dawn
Your little festive touches are so pretty. I'm so glad you're getting your new floor down so you can get your house back together again! This is such a hard time of year to be torn up.
ReplyDeleteoh my little picklepoo...this is all sooooo delightful...I am a Dr.Pepper addict too! lol love the christmas! talk soon
ReplyDeleteShelia your decorations are so pretty. I especially love your Santa. You seem to have such a warm and freindly home. Blessings to you. I am so glad I am getting to know you.
ReplyDeletep.s. you have been tagged. Come see.
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ReplyDeleteI am sooooo slow getting around lately with the house painting, chickee, but I'll be more diligent. Promise........ ;-)
ReplyDeleteSmooches,
Connie
Hello dear Sheila, Your mantel is beautiful I love the lights and the Santa in the middle. Very nice job. Love the swag too. so festive and I am glad your are feeling better about your decorating. Yay!!! The floor will be done for Christmas. I know it will be beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour awards are fun and well deserved. I love your meme as it allows your friends to get to know you better. Every time I have company my kitchen gets turned upside down. LOL. I can never find what I want after company leaves. I'd rather have company though. It gives me a reason to re-organize.
Thank you for passing on your lovely awards.
Here is a diva scoop. I took pics in the mirrors of simple elegance. There are several bathrooms in that store used as display purposes. I couldn't resist some mirror photos. I had fun, the whole time thinking of you. Come see the rest of the store tomorrow. It is truly amazing.
Christmas love...Jeanne
I simply LOVED your decor! It's SO different from what I am used to...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words Shelia!!
Hugs, Monica
Lovely decorations - the Staffordshire dog is so precious. And your mantle looks great with all the lights. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog!
Lorrie
Shelia~ are you getting any snow? We are have a BLAST!!
ReplyDeleteHugs~ J
Yay...your floors are coming tomorrow...I'll bet Santa had something to do with delivery! Oh you did a beautiful job on your mantel & your banister...I'm with you on not scratching the paint this year...Haha! ;-) Bo
ReplyDelete"My Bad"? Oh Shelia .... you crack me up! Of course Santie will bring you presents :)
ReplyDeleteYour mantle looks gorgeous and I love the swag. I think I might try that next year instead of having garland. See, now you're a trend setter ;)
hugs,
rue
The decorations look beautiful! I love the snow falling too!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletePs. Thank you for your sweet words about the house issue :)
ReplyDelete(((hugs)))
I know you are sad you cannot put up your tree just now, but just think of how wonderful it will be next year to have your new flooring, newly painted walls, everything all ready. I think your mantle looks truly wonderful, and I love the stairway decoration.
ReplyDeleteShelia,
ReplyDeleteYour mantel is so pretty! And congratulations on the awards!
Congratulations on your awards! Your mantle looks absolutely gorgeous! I know you are excited about getting the flooring in! I know it's going to be beautiful. laurie
ReplyDeleteLOVE your mantle ~ it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMerry CHRISTmas!
Blessings,
Sher
Your mantle is just beautiful! (and so is the rest of your home, so warm and welcoming) thanks so much for sharing these photos with us.
ReplyDeletexo Lidy
Hey
ReplyDeleteI have something for you!!
Monica
Dearest sweet one your decorations look marvelous;) Hugs French;0)
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