Happy Saturday morning to you!! What are you up to this weekend? I am doing some volunteer work today, then having dinner with friends and tomorrow we are off to PA. for a tournament for my son. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. I love to periodically put up some favorite posts from various bloggers who for one reason or another posted something that really caught my attention and that was worth keeping and sharing with you.
Below is my most recent list of posts that I enjoyed enough to visit again and again. I think you will agree that they are indeed 'keepers". Blogging and navigating through blogland can easily take up many many hours, so consider this a ride through in full gear at breakneck speed and only stopping at the best of the best!! There are so many more posts I have in my little treasure box of "keepers", that I will share in my coming "posts to ponder" but for now, these are some of my recent favorites...hope you will check them out and let the blogger know if you enjoyed it too, its always so wonderful for us bloggers to hear from readers!! Enjoy!
Before we begin because I know everyone loves to see whats on the minds of 'those in the know', here are the finalists for this weeks "which would you choose"! I am happy to say two that I loved made it in the roundup, but truly in my eyes they each had something very special. Thanks to all of you for participating and to answer someone who asked if they emailed me their answer, does it "count" and the answer is yes, it most certainly does:)
1ST PLACE By an overwhelming vote...boy this one won so many people over! With 74 whopping votes!!
2nd place lagging quite far behind but with a respectable 34 votes
3rd place with 27 votes
4th place with 17 votes
5th place with 14 votes each
Thanks for participating!! Until next weeks, "which would you choose".......
And now for your viewing pleasure, sit back, grab another cup of coffee, give yourself a little time to go through these wonderful posts, something for every one of your senses!!
IVY CLAD....a picture perfect post of beautiful old world interiors in white, breathtaking!!
http://www.ivyclad.com/2011/10/inspiration-in-white.html
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STONE GABLE Talk about a gorgeous tea party, sooo beautiful!!
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THE FRENCH TANGERINE....beautiful highlights from a fabulous store in Napa Valley!
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CASTLES, CROWNS AND COTTAGES...Want to get swept away in a dream?
http://wwwcastlescrownscottages.blogspot.com/2011/11/look-up.html
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TG INTERIORS BLOG....you can never get enough blue and white inspiration!
http://tginteriors.blogspot.com/2011/10/blue-and-white-jar.html
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PARTY RESOURCES ...always dreamt of having a party in a barn! You must see this...
http://partyresources.blogspot.com/2011/11/party-details-dinner-and-concert-in-our.html
____________________________________BELCLAIRE HOUSE...This might be the ultimate beach house!
http://belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2011/10/lulus-listing-la-jolla-ca.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BelclaireHouse+%28Belclaire+House%29
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DESIGN THE JOURNEY, Yes its past Halloween but you have to see these, for next year!
http://designthejourney.blogspot.com/2011/10/so-this-weekend-i-took-little-break.html#comment-form
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ACQUIRED OBJECTS..a beautiful post on antique tapestries, breathtaking!
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PROVIDENCE INTERIOR DESIGN...gorgeous lantern inspiration!
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VIGNETTE DESIGN...want to go to Tuscany? Click here!
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PINE CONES AND ACORNS...for a Carrot cake too good to not make!
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NINE AND SIXTEEN...A dreamy bedroom makeover!
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STRICTLY SIMPLY STYLE...for a great how to on being a calm hostess!!
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PETAL SWEET BLOG..Just because I am in total awe of her cakes!!
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THE PAPER MULBERRY, because rust has never looked so beautiful!
Do hope you enjoy them.....I am nearly certain you will! Let me know if you had a favorite and wishing everyone a truly wonderful weekend!!
It sounds like you have another busy weekend ahead of you. I don't know how you do it, Tina! I'm familiar with a few of the posts you've featured today, and I'm excited to check out the others. Thanks for sharing!
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~ Wendi ~
Hi Tina- we are off to a wedding tonight in Dallas, my husbands partners daughter, its going to be a BIG deal so looking foward but in the meantime, I am going to do as you say- grab a cup of coffee and go through these amazing looking posts...looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to start looking, enjoy your weekend.
Your blog is the best thing to wake up to!
LP
Oh I almost forgot to say good morning as I was quickly off to Ivy Clad!! have a great weekend, I will be having a little fun antiquing with my sister today!
ReplyDeleteWhat a breathtaking assortment of blogs for us to go through. Thank you for taking the hours out of having to find the 'good ones". These look downright amazing, Tina!
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Wow, Tina, thank you! I'm beyond flattered to appear on your blog and in the company of those other gorgeous posts which I can't wait to visit b/c they are all new to me! You are one of the most generous and kind bloggers I've come across. Thanks!! xo, Tessa
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ReplyDeleteYOU ARE THE BEST....THANK YOU MY PRECIOUS FRIEND for including me in this wonderful hommage to such lovely blogs; I am so honored to be amongst these talented women and their VISIONS of beauty...OMG, these ROOMS AND THAT WHITE dining room....you really know what's good! BLESS YOU SWEET FAIRY, and may the dust you spread bring nothing but hope and CHEER to all around you!!!!! WE ARE SO EXCITED FOR YOU ABOUT YOUR HOME!!!!!! Back later, Anita
Your blog is absolutely beautiful and most definitely CHARMING...
ReplyDeleteLovely images and beautifully written.
Have a wonderful weekend~
Lisa Moran
Bilancia Designs
There are some beautiful blogs to check out. I love Karen at Strictly Simple Style and Julie and Danni at TG Interiors. Your room contests are so fun!
ReplyDeleteCast a late vote for me with the winner of the room contest. Sooo many details to love in that first image. Thanks so much for including Providence Ltd. in your fabulous list of posts to ponder today. It's a curl up by the fire with my computer kind of day, and I plan to visit them all. Have a great weekend. Mona
ReplyDeleteTina, you have certainly given us some beautiful blogs to visit for the weekend! Headed over.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day and TRY to rest a little.
Teresa
xoxo
I know what I'm doing tonight, visiting a lot of gorgeous blogs you've listed. Thank you for including Acquired Objects among them.
ReplyDeleteOur two feet of snow has melted off so we can finished up our fall clean up hopefully before the next big snow. Enjoy your weekend Tina!
Debra,
Enjoyed all of the blog links! Also love carrot cake more than any other dessert. It took me years, but I think I found my favorite recipe. It has pineapple and uses a buttermilk glaze to moisten the cake to perfection. Then it is topped with an orange (orange peel) cream cheese frosting. I think you can goggle the recipe. Amazing and what I make every Thanksgiving. Thank you for your wonderful blog - my favorite! Have a fun weekend. I am off to a 3 hour hike on the beach. The weather is ideal for walking today at Cape San Blas, FL - high 60's!
ReplyDeleteThank so so much for giving me some gorgeous reading material as I enjoy my 4 cups of coffee this morning :) I'm so honored to be included in your roundup!
ReplyDeleteHi Tina! Thank you so much for visiting my blog and sharing it with your wonderful readers! I'm thrilled to connect with you...and want to thank you for your very kind and thoughtful words about my cake and sugar flower designs. I'm looking forward to following your amazing home building project...my best to you! x
ReplyDeleteTina, you are the best! Thanks for including TFT in this post... I am dying over the orange and blue images from Stone Gable... WOW! I'm in the middle of working on a blue and orange mosaic and will ask her permission to use a few of hers... just beautiful!
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Jan
Thank you so much for the lovely links - many to blogs I have never visited. I have been so busy I haven't had much of a chance to visit even my regular sites!! Hoping to catch up soon! Have a great weekend.
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ReplyDeleteTina, what a gorgeous collection of blog posts. I missed most of them, and am so grateful to have them gathered in one place like this. This is a really useful series you do, and beautiful, too!
ReplyDeleteStacy
Oh Goody-I have a few new blogs to find and make my own! Great post...I know it is a lot of work and I appreciate all you put into making your blog such a special place to visit! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHi Tina, pondered almost all these posts. They were all great but my three favorites were the first one, the carrot cake (always looking for a good recipe since its my husbands favorite) and the barn party becuase it was so unique and beautiful. Thank you for sharing some of your favorites, you always have the best leads to the best blogs and things in general. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Oh goodness, such an amazing list again! I have enjoyed Ivy Style previously, but the others are new to me. And can we talk about the carrot cake?! I swear, you are going to fatten me up!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful rest of the weekend!
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Tina,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely and interesting list of blog posts and for including mine among them! I am honored and flattered!
xo Keri
I'm with you on the blue and white. That table setting is breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteHello! I hope you had a great day at your volunteer work. Be safe on your journey tomorrow to Pa, make sure to bring a good book, pile of magazines, beverage of choice and of course treats. I hope your sons team does well.
ReplyDeleteAll of these blogs were fabulous! I follow many but there were a few I did not know about, now I am following them. You are so nice to include my carrot cake, I promise you that if you make it you will not be able to stop at one piece. Thank you always looking out for the rest of us! I am so grateful to have " met" you.
Take care and have a great weekend, elizabeth
Ohhh I will definitely have to check out some of these beauties! Lots of eye candy today! Thanks for sharing and hope you're enjoying your weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteTina,
ReplyDeleteI am beginning to think you don't sleep much! Your posts are always jammed full of goodness. Great inspiration from so many. Hope your son's tournament was a success.
Blessings....
xo
Tina, you are amazing! Volunteer work? With all the rest you do? I'm impressed... Wayyyy impressed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the wonderful links. There are so many beauties among them.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely pretty! Love every shot! Have a gorgeous week ahead, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteTina- couldnt' sleep have the worst head cold so came online and boy am I glad I did, just went through a bunch of these, these are amazing.
ReplyDeleteA few i knew of but many I did not, thank you as always for showing us so many beautiful things, you just made my crappy nights sleep a whole lot better.
Have a good day and hope you son does well in his tournament.
Tina, I hope you feel better. Get some rest today, curl up with a throw and a good book and drink lots of tea. For once I voted w/ the majority! I loved that first room. You shared some posts from a few of my favorite bloggers and a few I have yet heard of. I know if you like them then they must be terrific sources of inspiration because your taste is impeccable!! xo
ReplyDeleteHi Tina, Wonderful inspiration! I especially love the blue and white bedroom. I am on my way to visit a couple of blogs I am not familiar with. Thanks for the introduction.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
I've been following your blog for about 2 weeks now and absolutely love what you've done with your new home. I am about to build my own home and am deciding what to use on the exterior. I fell in love with the brick you chose. Would you tell me the name of it and also if you too had trouble choosing the exterior material of your home. Many people here are using stcucco/stone combo. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Tina,
ReplyDeleteLove this series on your blog. Thanks for stopping by and leaving comment on my sunroom post - was lovely to see you, and I hope you'll be back real soon! :)
xo,
A
Oh Tina thank you so so much, I am thrilled to be on your Pretty Posts to Ponder list! I can't wait to have a look at your other recommendations! Warmest of wishes from an old farmhouse in England - Glenda xxxxxxx
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ReplyDeleteI'm new to your blog. I check it periodically to see the progress of your home but have just started following you. I have to admit that when I first saw your home I was a bit jealous, but after reading your blog I decided that I couldn't be anything but happy for you because you seem like a genuinely nice person. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your progress. Have a great Sunday!
Thank you for doing all the hard work for me and finding these lovely posts for me to read. It's a great service you offer! So now I was supposed to be ordering door handles and booking carpet layers but instead I'm going to speed around your recommendations and check them out.
ReplyDeleteThanks for including me, looking forward to reading the posts mentioned.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for the exciting blog posting! I really enjoyed reading it, you are a brilliant writer. I actually added your blog to my favorites and will look forward for more updates. Great Job, Keep it up.. :)
ReplyDeleteI recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
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