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27 Wednesday Jan 2016

Posted by Karen B. in House and Home, Personal Information

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Today is my birthday…I can’t speak of my age because the truth is, I still feel like I’m a young adult.  I’m not.  I even forget my age sometimes.  Wait, is that the first sign of something, should I be worried? 🙂

In any event. I was challenged to provide a meaningful post, not just to me, but possibly something fun for you.  I came up with a touch of each of the topics mentioned in the title of my blog, Garden, Home and Party and maybe for the first time, I’m sharing all of my own images taken in my own home.  I know, how unusual.  The thing is, my photography has always paled by comparison to so many other’s.  

Garden. For those of you that have read my posts throughout the years you may (or may not) remember that I partnered in a business called Blooming Borders for 13 years  (how many sites do you visit and am I the only one that gets mixed up as to who the talent behind the site is?).  We planned, and planted cottage gardens for clients.  I loved working in the garden, and still do. That’s the reason for this part of my blog name. [Note:  The California drought has left me struggling with ideas for drought tolerant plants that can live beside some of the bones of our garden…it’s been a slow but steady process to be sure.] 

Here is our garden in it a better, more irrigated time…

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Home is such a touchstone for most of us.  I’ve been an ardent fan of home decor  for as long as I can remember, and have never lost my enthusiasm.

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthay

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Party. The third and final name in my title pertains to the joy that cooking  and setting the table for family and friends brings me.  When I read Alexandra Stoddard, “Living a Beautiful Life” I began to focus on making every day at home special, with some of the same touches you’d provide if you are hosting a party.  Is there a lapse from time to time, absolutely, but I do try to use special serving pieces or dishes for everyday meals…I used to save them for parties. 

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Bottom line, fill a home with family and friends and great memories are made, don’t you agree?

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Garden, Home and Party: happy birthday

Thanks to you all for making this blog biz so much fun. I’m so happy to have virtually met so many of you and hope to realize a face-to-face meeting some day. ♥ Karen

 

 

{GHP} They say its your birthday

15 Wednesday Jan 2014

Posted by Karen B. in Personal Information

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Today we celebrate birthdays.  Martin Luther King Jr., Saint’s quarterback, Drew Brees and Mr. B.  (Husband, and love of my life, my raison de vivre)  Some of you may even have the day off from work. 🙂

Since my official weekly blog post day is today, I thought I’d share some images that I believe he would approve of.  A modern collage dedicated to you,  Mr. B.

Garden, Home and Party: Mr. B Birthday

Garden, Home and Party: Mr. B Birthday

Garden, Home and Party: Mr. B Birthday

Garden, Home and Party: Mr. B Birthday

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Garden, Home and Party: Mr. B. Birthday

Garden, Home and Party: Mr. B Birthday

Garden, Home and Party: Mr. B. Birthday

Garden, Home and Party: Mr. B. Birthday

Garden, Home and Party: Mr. B Birthday

Garden, Home and Party: Mr. B Birthday

Garden, Home and Party: Mr. B Birthday

Happy Birthday, Mr. B. (my Mr. Darcy), thanks for everything!

Garden, Home and Party: Mr. B. Birthday

♥ Karen

{Garden, Home and Party} They say it’s your birthday

27 Sunday Jan 2013

Posted by Karen B. in Antiques, Collections & Accessories, Decorating, Gardening, House and Home, Misc, Outdoor living

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Since today is my birthday (me and Mozart) I’m going to share a few of my favorite images.  I apologize in advance if you’ve seen these a million times before but they continue to be favorites and I can’t bring myself to delete them.  They all bring an immediate smile to my face, hope you will enjoy one or two of them as well.

1-another favorite via The Enchanted Home 10.12.12{1.}

2-bedroom joy trubaut enchanted home{2.}

3-courtyard things that inspire5-2012{3.}

4-Dining Library via My Notting Hill{4.}

5-haus design 10.10.12{5.}

~I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend~

6-hbx-yager-antique-cabinet-HB-used{6.}

7-inspired design 11.7.12{7.}

8-Lake House White Kitchen traditionalhomekitchen-used 9-1-12{8.}

9-phoebe howard enchanted home{9.}

10-photo fritz von der schulenburg, via The Enchanted Home 10.12.12{10.}

11-tumblr that inspirational girl best bathroom{11.}

The image below is on my wish list…I would like this breakfast nook to be built for my birthday, please.

12-velvet and linen-used 9.1.12{12.}

Thank you for taking time out of your busy week to read my posts, and many times, you comment, I love that!  I count you all as blog friends and appreciate your interest in my ramblings.  Many of you are bloggers yourselves and your sites bring me joy and oftentimes provide inspiration and valuable information/education on topics I know little about, thank you!

13-tumblr a gift wrapped life best friends.

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