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• Word~Association~Weekend

  Rules of Play: (1) I (The Muse) offer my first reader a word. (2) They must take that word and “free associate” another word. (3) This new word will become the next reader’s word. EXAMPLE: Muse says: Whiskers Reader One says: Cat Reader Two says: Dog Reader Three says: Bone Reader Four says: Broken Shall we play? The word which I gift to thee is: Revelry Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~Whirling Wonder ~ Outdoor Wednesday~

  …whirling anticipation… …a fear of the unknown… …one more day of survival… …blessed, we’re coming home. Submission for Outdoor Wednesday http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/ Hostess, Ms Susan The Muse extends her invitation to all who pass these aged doors… Word Games ~ adivashammer.blogspot Poetry ~ adivashammer.com Food Quips ~ mysterymeatloaf.blogspot Design & Art ~ myladydujour.com Love & heaven’s Blessings, The Muse Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~My Rooster~

  This majolica tile looks perfectly at home on the kitchen counter. Like me, he loves his “home” roost. Yes, there is no place like home! Happy Nesting Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• Tuesdays Share The Joy Posts

  Tablescape Tuesday hosted by Susan By now, most of you know that the design team here loves white china! It can be used in all types and styles of spaces…from formal to casual…from modern to victorian and everything in between. Even if a style request is not what you would do for yourself, there are always lessons to learn and challenges to win! And so, we offer yet, another example The modern touch begins when the square plates are used [...]

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• Think ~ A ~Thought ~ Thursday

  Rules of Play: (1) I (The Muse) offer my first reader a word. (2) They must take that word and use it in a sentence. Posting it in the comment box (3) Then they must GIVE another word, whose letter starts with the last letter of the previous word…. Shall we play? The word which I gift to thee is: amalgamated (so the very next reader, should use the word amalgamated in a sentence…and then offer up a NEW word, [...]

• ~She Rides Again~

  Yard sales…stock sales… There are treasures everywhere you look. One such beauty who had been used hard…was off in a dark corner… But as soon as our eyes met…it was love at first sight. We both are “Second Time Around” Gals!  Meet my beauty, Ms Gin-Gin. We meld together as if we have been destined for one another all our lives. Thanks to Diane for letting us run wild! At 2nd Time Around Tuesday. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~Snow Beauty~

  Searching for beauty… When you are so very tired of snow and ice… Is a long and arduous task… But then, suddenly beauty finds you. And all things are glorious. But it does take a vision…it takes hope  and for me me it takes a winter prayer, for spring to come. Now…there is a blanket of white. See Susan for Outdoor Wed. My photography is never as good as my beloved’s He is great at the Au Natural shots… My [...]

• My Someone Loves Me

  Remember These? (from a trash to treasure event?) I made such a “to do” … the price and the pattern. I created a treasure and blogged about them. It must have really made an impact on my number one fan… For today he brings me this! ??????? What could it be ???????? Only one way to find out…. OH MY…!!!! Oh, isn’t it lovely? !!! I simply adore my number one fan! To the best husband a Muse could ever [...]

• Fanciful Follies Friday ~ Rub A Dub Dub

  RUB A DUB DUB 3 BLOGS IN A TUB Rules of Play: (1) I (The Muse) offer my first reader one sentence which includes using 3 names of blogs (I read). (2) The next reader must make another sentence, which utilizes 3 names of blogs they read Objective: To continue the fanciful folly story while lifting up and promoting other blogs in blogland. Shall we play? The story begins, as I gift thee this sentence: “white iris designs” bought “a [...]

• Fill ~ It ~ Up ~ Friday

  GAME: Fill It Up Friday CREATOR: The Muse OBJECTIVE: Interactive Fun PLAYERS: Readers RULES: Answer the following question… Your bags have all been packed by a perfect stranger. And there is only one suitcase left empty. You cannot look into the other suitcases that are closed. You are told that your trip 1) Will be somewhere cold 2) Will have fancy dining 3) Will involve meeting a Movie Star 4) Will have a magazine photo shoot of you 5) Will [...]

• “Blue Monday”~Picture

  Cool, Serene and Peaceful…. What does “Blue” say to you? Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• Blue Monday ~ Metamorphosis Monday

  “Almost” METAMORPHOSIS MONDAY After a long (very long process)… Seeing seasons come… And seasons go… The board members are AT LAST, this Monday, voting on my architectural designs. Here are my final ideas, presented as sketches… (pen/ink and colored pencil). Which do you prefer? As this metamorphosis continues… I will keep you updated *( Metamorphosis Monday Posts) Hosted by Susan ************************************** BLUE MONDAY Hosted by Smiling Sally The Maiden Knew Haze filled skies… Lifted up from the gloom… And the [...]

• ~Blue Monday~Blue Rug~!

  Blue Rug Blue Rug Covered In Fur Two Little Kitties Not Much Purr… Hissing and Snarling With All Their Might… Caused The Camerman To Jump With Fright! LOL (no kittens were harmed in the taking of this image!) LOL (thanks to my grandson for the camera work! ) See more Blue Monday escapades at Smiling Sally ! *Metamorphosis Monday~ Dacha Tour Part II Is Directly Below Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~Blue Monday~She Lives!~

  Short & Sweet Isn’t she lovely? Yes, I dreamed her… And on Saturday… She began to come alive! I cannot wait to see her… (and all 23 of her sisters!) Come and see what other Blue floats about… http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/ And say Hello to Ms Sally~ On this Blue Monday *PS … RHYME Time Monday is right below Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~Colored Pencil Sketches~

  Not every rustic home, such as a log home has rustic furnishings. There are times when rustic applications such as stone and timbers will meet the flair of contemporary styles. In these sketches I show how the love of Italian modern pieces can be brought into the country getaway lifestyle.   Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~Almost Home~

  Official snow count…40 inches. Farming is hard work in the best of weather, but in winter…the true love of the craft comes to light.  There is no one else in this world that has my undying adoration, than my beloved. He rises at 4 am…and works most days till hours not fit for man nor beast. The latest snow storm was so massive, that he had to walk the West 60 meadow to get a tractor. Why? Because the tractors [...]

• Resolute Revolt On A Blue Monday

  RESOLUTE REVOLT(an offering for Blue Monday) The Muse Has Spun…Her Web Of Rhymes…Since The Dawns…Have First Been Spied…Now She Declares…You Readers There…To Ponder This…And Give Her Bliss…To What Revolution…Will You Aspire…In Resolution…Think In The Dark…Think In The Deep…Think You Lovely Readers…Even Whilst You Sleep…Muse 2008 When shopping…The Muse is highly tactile…First comes the visual query…Pondering the style…But the deal is never quite sealed…Until she touches, caresses and FEELS! (much to the bane of her understanding escort/cohort…(love you honey))!On one such [...]

• ~Of Royal Space~

  Dreaming of castles? Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• Monday’s Post ~ Prose & Blue Monday

  When I was very young, (and still~even now) I would look at pictures ~ paintings…and make up stories! At times, they were not exactly as the artist had intended… Such is this work of a young, (oh, so young Muse), who fell under an enchanting spell of Tristan and Isolde. The Plummet A little maiden stood… Up high above the earth… The little m aid knew not… Her weight or girth… For suddenly… The sky gave way… And she fell [...]

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