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Monday, March 23, 2015

March Chain Linky CLIMB

Once again I am excited to be co-hosting with the other co-hosts, Angie and Angel in March's month long networking blog hop - Chain Linky CLIMB. This is a great way to grow your blog. Please join us by adding your family friendly posts and don't forget to check out the CLIMB giveaway.

Each host and co-host will showcase their favorite feature from the previous month. You can check out if you were featured by stopping by each host and co-host.



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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Seeing Green? Win some Green!


Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Are you seeing lots of green? Why not win some green?  You could win one of three $500 cash prizes  in the Luck of the Irish Giveaway that will end today. You still have time to enter and win.


Eclectic Red Eclectic: Luck of the Irish Giveway

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Green Velvet Cupcakes

I don't do a lot of decorating for St. Patrick's Day, but I did manage to make some cupcakes for my husband to take to work. I made these before coming to California.
Eclectic Red Barn: Green Velvet Cupcakes

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Rose Bowl Flea Market

I was so excited to find out that the Rose Bowl Flea Market was being held while I am in California. I usually don't time my visits right to attend. The day was glorious, blue skies and around 80 degrees. Off we went.
Rose Bowl Flea Market

Monday, March 2, 2015

Sending a little Spring!

I just wanted to send a little spring to all of you who are still dealing with the cold and snow. Spring is coming, although it probably doesn't seem that way right now with the ground covered in white. 

We were at our other house this weekend, and the azaleas were blooming and they were so beautiful. I thought I would share a few pictures with you.
Eclectic Red Barn: Azaleas in bloom

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Luck of the Irish Giveaway!

Today is February 28th and that means there is only 17 more days to enter the Luck of the Irish Giveaway!
3 Lucky winners will be getting a pot of gold worth $500 each! Can you thing of all the things you can do with that money. So don't hesitate to enter for your chance to win.
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Thursday, February 26, 2015

Doily Dresser Scarf

I realize that I am posting another doily project but as I said before, I love doilies. This particular project was done last fall and you saw some of it on the side table in my spare bedroom. I wanted to show you how I made it.
Eclectic Red Barn: Doily dresser scarf
I have seen this done with doilies stitched together by themselves, but I wanted to put a based with mine. So I started with a piece of a lace curtain. I cut it the size of the top of my nightstand.
Eclectic Red Barn: Doily dresser scarf , back
Here is the backside of the topper. Once I had the base cut, I began to place doilies on the lace. 
Eclectic Red Barn: Doily dresser scarf , top
I didn't fill in all areas. I did add various pieces of lace on top of the doilies. Once I liked the layout, I began to stitch the pieces down. I just stitched them on.
Eclectic Red Barn: Doily dresser scarf _ top
Although I liked the look, I wanted more, so I added lace pieces down the sides of the top. 
Eclectic Red Barn: Doily dresser scarf , side
I pinned all the pieces of lace to the top and then stitched them on my sewing machine. Still not enough, I add a piece of lace over these to make it look more finished.
Eclectic Red Barn: Doily dresser scarf , side lace
I love how it turned out and it looks great on the night stand.
Eclectic Red Barn: Side table with Doily dresser scarf
This project was a great way to use up some of those doilies I collect and all of the lace pieces I have in my stash.

 
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Monday, February 23, 2015

How to Frame and Preserve a Family Treasure

One of the items that I love to collect the most is vintage linens. Everything from dresser scarfs, tablecloths, to crocheted doilies. I think these are so special to me since my grandmother taught me to do this kind of needle work and I appreciate all the time and effort it takes to create.
I especially love doilies. I have made so many over the years, but don't have many to show for it since I have given them as gifts to others. That is probably why I keep bringing them home when I find them.

February Chain Linky CLIMB

I am always so excited to be able to co-host with my special friends Angie and Angel in their month long networking blog hop - Chain Linky CLIMB. This is a great way to grow your blog. Please join us by adding your family friendly posts and don't forget about the CLIMB giveaway.

New this month, each host and co-host will showcase their favorite feature from the previous month. You can check out if you were featured by stopping by each host and co-host.


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Friday, February 20, 2015

The Luck of the Irish Giveaway

Is the Luck of the Irish with you?  You don't have to be a leprechaun to find that pot of gold - it can be yours in this fabulous giveaway. You will have three opportunities to win a pot of cash, so let's get started.



Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Lucky of the Irish Blogger Opportunity Sign up ends Friday, 13th

What? 
Paypal Cash Cards valued at $500 each (number of cash cards/prizes depends on the amount gathered for the giveaway. If the amount sponsored does not divide into even amounts of $500 there will be multiple $500 cards with the remainder as a "not quite as lucky prize". (Ex. $500, $500, $500, $350). The more participants, the larger the giveaway. All monies collected go into the prize pot.

Monday, February 9, 2015

A Floppy Valentine

Some of you might remember that by the end of the 1980s, the 5¼-inch disks had been superseded by the 3½-inch disks for computers. By the mid-1990s, the 5¼-inch drives had virtually disappeared, as the 3½-inch disk became the predominant floppy disk. The advantages of the 3½-inch disk were its smaller size and its plastic case, which provided better protection from dirt and other environmental risks. 
Eclectic Red Barn: 3 1/2 floppy disk

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Chance to win $100 for Target

As a member of Ruth Soukup's  launch team, I wanted to tell you about a wonderful opportunity to win cash at Target. It's easy! Here are the details:

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Win one of FIVE $100 gift cards just for spotting Living Well, Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life at a Target store near you & sharing it on Instagram!
Entering is super easy! Here is what to do:

1. Follow @RuthSoukup on Instagram
2. Instagram a picture of the book inside or in front of any Target Store. Be sure the Target name or logo is showing in the photo!
3. Tag your photo with #LWSLbook AND @Target

As long as you follow all three steps, you will be automatically entered to win one of FIVE $100 Target Gift Cards! Woot! Winners will be notified via Instagram on Friday 2/13. Get more details here: http://bit.ly/LWSLBookTargetContest
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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Out Junkin!

On Saturday, my husband and I went to two flea markets and some garage sales. It was a beautiful day, although a little cool for Florida. I love to go to a housing plan, in this case a trailer park, where most of the people participate. We just parked the car and walked and walked. My husband had to go to the car once to drop off our finds so we could continue shopping. That's a good thing right? Here are a few of the items I purchased.
Eclectic Red Barn: flea market finds - baskets, rake, lights
You ask, is that a bed pan?

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Simple LOVE Sign


Many of you have been posting wonderful Valentine's Day ideas. I am not doing too much this year since I will be out of town during that time. I have some decorations from last year, but wanted something new. While cleaning in the garage, I came across these old rulers and this board. Just maybe?
Eclectic Red Barn: Supplies for making a LOVE sign

Monday, January 26, 2015

What to do with a Swiffer container?

I don't use the Swiffer too often, it is more my husband's idea. I tend to use one were I can wash the pad instead of tossing it away. I guess if he wants to clean the floors, then I should be grateful and I am. 
Eclectic Red Barn: Swiffer container

Now he has used these in the past to hold some of his things in the garage.


It's time again for the Chain Linky CLIMB.  I am so excited to be co-hosting with my special friends Angie and Angel. It is always so much fun growing my blog and helping others to grow theirs. Don't forget about the prizes you can win. Hope you will join us. Can't wait to see what you share.
 

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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #55 & Giveaway

Thanks for joining us again this week. We are still celebrating Happiness is Homemade Linky Party's one year anniversary. $100 in cash could be yours. Come join us for the celebration and enter for a chance to win.


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Saturday, January 24, 2015

5 Ingredient Chocolate Mini Cakes

On Saturday, we had a few friends over for dinner. I wanted to make something special for dessert since our guests were visiting here from Italy. I needed something that I could make ahead of time and then put together at the last minute. These mini chocolate cakes were the ticket.
Eclectic Red Barn: 5 Ingredient Chocolate Mini Cakes

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Back from our trip to Universal!

We hated to see our vacation end. It was so much fun being with my son, daughter-in-law and the grand kids for the week. Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure were awesome. Thursday was cool and sometimes a light mist but the rest of the days were warm and sunny.
Eclectic Red Barn: Universal Studios

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Happiness is Homemade Linky Party's One Year Anniversary!

I am so excited to be here celebrating the one year anniversary of Happiness is Homemade linky party.
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One Year Anniversary of the Happiness Is Homemade Link Party
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A huge thank you to some of our past co-hosts who came together to celebrate with us and give you a chance at the $100 Paypal Cash Prize!
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Monday, January 12, 2015

Pet sitting guide!

Do you have pets? If you do, sometimes it can be difficult to leave them when you have to go away. We will be heading to Universal Studios to meet up with the grand kids on Wednesday for a week. We are so excited to be "making memories" with them! Harry Potter here we come!
Eclectic Red Barn: Harry Potter at Universal Studios

However, that means leaving the cat and three dogs with a sitter. Not too bad except when your pet sitter is from Italy (has only been here a year) and English is not his native language. He is adorable and loves dogs. He works for my husband and has been to our house many times but taking care of the pets at our house will be new for him. So how do I explain meals, routines, etc?

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Saving those bulbs!

I was at Joann fabrics yesterday and just had to stop in at one of my favorite stores - Home Goods. Of course I didn't need anything, but thought I would just look at what was on Clearance. There they were, on the bottom shelf. Bulbs sprouting out of their boxes. 
Eclectic Red Barn: Amaryllis bulbs in a box

Monday, January 5, 2015

Dogs and Puppies over the Holidays

I have been as they say, "off the grid" for awhile. It was great spending time with family and friends over the holidays. As you may remember, I was fostering three puppies before Christmas. Needless to say, they were a joy to have over the holidays. My daughter came from California with her Dachshund and for Christmas, my sister-in-law brought her dog. With 5 dogs, 3 puppies, and 1 cat, it was quite the zoo. 
The puppies are really growing and becoming much more adventuresome. 
Eclectic Red Barn: Jingle, Jules and Jolly

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

I hope that everyone is ringing in the new year with hope in their hearts and a smile on their face. I new year is beginning and time to reflect. My daughter, husband and I sat last night and talked about the best and worst moments of 2014. We were so blessed, except for our precious Tiny passing and my daughter's cat Saddie passing, we could not think of anything else bad that happened. How awesome is that! God is good!

I hope that your new year is filled with many  hopes and dreams. I have not made any new year's resolutions yet, maybe later this week. For now I am continuing to enjoy the holidays. I must admit I have been offline for the past week and it has been wonderful just connecting with family and friends and enjoying our time together. My daughter has to go back to California Friday night so I am trying to be with her as much as possible. I will be sad when she leaves. 

Friends will be arriving soon to celebrate the new year with us. Be safe if you are traveling.
 Hope your have a very happy new year!
 


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