tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44354194423792328122024-03-18T22:06:39.696-07:00My Marthas & MeEmma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.comBlogger257125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-24404189407839630832019-11-02T14:38:00.001-07:002019-11-02T14:38:24.935-07:00It's been a while (2013) but I'm back......and I have a lot to share about the past, present and future.<br />
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Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-72294822316034933442013-01-27T18:24:00.001-08:002013-01-27T18:27:09.746-08:00How Does You're Garden Grow?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes, this is my outdoor space, basically it is the fire escape! There is room for small pots behind the door! The southern exposure is too hot for tomatoes, especially last summer. Succulents can survive not being attended to on a daily basis!</div>
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We have moved! We now live, work and play all in one building. Yes, this is an alternative lifestyle and it's not for everyone, but it is working for us for the time being. Installing the art in what I will call the flat, was the first task to make the raw space feel like home.<br />
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Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-6936055640332114562011-11-20T09:21:00.000-08:002011-11-20T09:59:19.416-08:00Setting the Thanksgiving Table<div style="text-align: center;">I will start on Wednesday: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Iron the Calvin Klein serviettes </div><div style="text-align: center;">(while the pies are in the oven)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Extend the table</div><div style="text-align: center;">Gather the extra chairs</div><div style="text-align: center;">Set out the serving ware on the buffet</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lay out the place settings with the glassware </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvC3QCOLandhJ17MFhdnMItv86Hwr7Pr7YuRTHkMS6P2VgJH3JP8yadX8gbelxjm6HFgE6MLRUgp9UcwpyXJN0ZhbkW-ERYj-S02tey3UHBE1MeDIVcrU5Ns6UMA1_O4SXnJEWndJDeg/s1600/House+Read+Work+Full+035.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvC3QCOLandhJ17MFhdnMItv86Hwr7Pr7YuRTHkMS6P2VgJH3JP8yadX8gbelxjm6HFgE6MLRUgp9UcwpyXJN0ZhbkW-ERYj-S02tey3UHBE1MeDIVcrU5Ns6UMA1_O4SXnJEWndJDeg/s400/House+Read+Work+Full+035.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677133667352591666" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I am going to decorate the table with persimmons my stepfather Tosh </div><div style="text-align: center;">picked some special for me with the branches attached (very Japanese).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jAaugxjwyzftBY4F_6oZeLLLeq7Hx8eoXssibseelPwXQ4WC7PnRKLqRXSZEfz0CaJhaYYDVCoZ6Rc-RmN4USR7vSp4JruVGiFTA7hzMmNmTqBuPSWTHJ8kcCWci-1pNZUrUl31gZAw/s1600/Mystery+House+025.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 346px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jAaugxjwyzftBY4F_6oZeLLLeq7Hx8eoXssibseelPwXQ4WC7PnRKLqRXSZEfz0CaJhaYYDVCoZ6Rc-RmN4USR7vSp4JruVGiFTA7hzMmNmTqBuPSWTHJ8kcCWci-1pNZUrUl31gZAw/s400/Mystery+House+025.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677133653609037698" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My Dad made this footed server. It will go beautifully with the table.</div></div>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-2045057992463512822011-11-20T09:01:00.000-08:002011-11-20T09:20:21.394-08:00The Little Kitchen<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNmARPmZsYu_3xMp2afnVZvcGOQ9j6gf4q0-Fz4BBKwP0F7Al_ZTgR8hNMh21xU_AN_AFi5ydisNgyPyLUQX8JFNXwPUpzizFhYjQOH5OXfZipLtqSHJotuF29nIJSDbCGvaZjkYp1s1E/s1600/House+72708+015.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNmARPmZsYu_3xMp2afnVZvcGOQ9j6gf4q0-Fz4BBKwP0F7Al_ZTgR8hNMh21xU_AN_AFi5ydisNgyPyLUQX8JFNXwPUpzizFhYjQOH5OXfZipLtqSHJotuF29nIJSDbCGvaZjkYp1s1E/s400/House+72708+015.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677126705938372898" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thanksgiving for Twelve!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Turkey</div><div style="text-align: center;">Turkey Gravy</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stuffing</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cranberry Relish</div><div style="text-align: center;">Roast Beef</div><div style="text-align: center;">Beef Gravy</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yorkshire Pudding</div><div style="text-align: center;">Roasted Parsnips</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mashed Potatoes</div><div style="text-align: center;">Green Bean Casserole</div><div style="text-align: center;">Garlic Brussel Sprouts</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pumpkin Pie</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pear and Pecan Tart</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The turkey will be cooked in the "set it and forget it" rotisserie.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Vastsi will bring the Orange Cranberry Relish. My Dad will bring the Green Bean Casserole.</div><div style="text-align: center;">No hors d' ouvres because it ruins the appetite! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-83292448278399933872011-10-16T17:19:00.000-07:002011-10-16T17:29:39.779-07:00Strike Two for Target<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifiL_3y4S5b74gvNeoZdt_Gt4x2rh3EE5d5KUPcrSxjPuwNDdmLWx-BJbL9mNeYfx3mTCuFTNTpQBokC_THaCtBewSFWVzSHrLRWB2LAfwBHHROuiEbu2UBT1mJHo2KUWyHRBfiwi1MfY/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-16+at+5.21.31+PM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifiL_3y4S5b74gvNeoZdt_Gt4x2rh3EE5d5KUPcrSxjPuwNDdmLWx-BJbL9mNeYfx3mTCuFTNTpQBokC_THaCtBewSFWVzSHrLRWB2LAfwBHHROuiEbu2UBT1mJHo2KUWyHRBfiwi1MfY/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-16+at+5.21.31+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664250038930499106" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Strike One: Missoni Bath Towels</div><div style="text-align: center;">Strike Two: Missoni bath towels & Papyrus greeting cards & house plants</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hate, yes, hate, leaving a store empty-handed!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-28464618274036539082011-08-02T12:00:00.000-07:002011-08-02T12:57:58.326-07:00Bougainvellia<div style="text-align: center;"> Bougainvellia.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a mouthfull.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a handfull (ouch).</div><div style="text-align: center;">But it is definitely beautifull!</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-YT4S7sMe9C1OnCNkPcQB1uNQQaZ1U6Nlaiy3o_MI05_ZZaIqWefFZFMHJZziVb43VsPEO0Wv93T44OmAj9V227v7Z9yMY0vzCuIf9MoocpX-jnlOPzYA8f0FQEp6t76kVkV1twKFr6I/s1600/HHS+May2009+096.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQnWyvf5U_H_wCyDmsZ8AqjW8wEuPPBYUXtY7OSmXc97q42E1FPK29dfwQDG1lx6rbrdFh2TZJvFz_wSMMw9aJhnAQ8XmvO_AbCBEDak1ZtwN_3OYc7srrqTaWkcceKzEzwRjQNbNELa4/s400/IMG_3193.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437200713725418130" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Pink flowers</div><div style="text-align: center;"> in vases </div><div style="text-align: center;">on books</div><div style="text-align: center;"> on tables...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">salon style art installations...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">pillows on the bed...</div><div style="text-align: center;">pillows on the couch...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">stacks of books...</div><div style="text-align: center;">urns on books...</div><div style="text-align: center;">horses on books...</div><div style="text-align: center;">books (stacked in piles) on the couch...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">gilded shells...</div><div style="text-align: center;">shells on books...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"small luxuries"...</div><div style="text-align: center;">"decorative accessories"...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">pairs close together...</div><div style="text-align: center;">pairs side by side...</div><div style="text-align: center;">plinths side by side...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">throws...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">pink flowers </div><div style="text-align: center;">in vases </div><div style="text-align: center;">on books</div><div style="text-align: center;"> in a tray</div><div style="text-align: center;">on tables...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-42558113877787732142011-07-13T09:28:00.000-07:002011-07-13T09:32:42.504-07:00My Pet Peeves: Cowhide Rug<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwO7BfCD0mZNNRNM7IajMH8p402VPxy_UIaF7fef6Koi4TrRBFEkn9_tz5OV7APFWE7Xs-RytXltLJY3_5U0frsaiXZw2G-FghO8JfpTUfkRPKoInfXLLNimqG2M4JBgHC-GQSFaEuqFU/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-07-13+at+9.26.57+AM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwO7BfCD0mZNNRNM7IajMH8p402VPxy_UIaF7fef6Koi4TrRBFEkn9_tz5OV7APFWE7Xs-RytXltLJY3_5U0frsaiXZw2G-FghO8JfpTUfkRPKoInfXLLNimqG2M4JBgHC-GQSFaEuqFU/s400/Screen+shot+2011-07-13+at+9.26.57+AM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628875180742968130" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I am so over the cowhide rug! </div>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-37329715302761959782011-07-03T09:34:00.000-07:002011-07-03T09:45:45.314-07:00Golden Rule...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmeoLIDyyMPNrojhDtvI9DN3z1i6gAWnbYMoZ0vXgu-AKMxw_65WMpU_66EHnlD4vXi6TlE5v1z332Y4rZdZjcurxtC04qDnTZb8cUVxXqa0XsBoD1-1HRWek4VJkJozQwPEKWJJ5Mfo/s1600/October+09+024.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmeoLIDyyMPNrojhDtvI9DN3z1i6gAWnbYMoZ0vXgu-AKMxw_65WMpU_66EHnlD4vXi6TlE5v1z332Y4rZdZjcurxtC04qDnTZb8cUVxXqa0XsBoD1-1HRWek4VJkJozQwPEKWJJ5Mfo/s400/October+09+024.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625167338464931522" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">William Morris' golden rule,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Have nothing in your houses </div><div style="text-align: center;">which you do not know to be useful </div><div style="text-align: center;">or believe to be beautiful."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This can only mean one thing!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">GARAGE SALE!</div>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-24193267949589535492011-06-11T09:05:00.000-07:002011-06-11T09:25:34.505-07:00International Yarn Bomb Day 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj020AGUl9sjabwuxuNj_K4ei6v4YPnnyzJOw3DyDDLEsciQRIFeofaqw1MuClt6qGvUMnVba_97sKMeZ4KJENrY13mLOjWkWtFd6OLmp4FX_9J_N0ds1k_7UET2ANQ9PBK4q9t0X_3a9Q/s1600/IMG_5557.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj020AGUl9sjabwuxuNj_K4ei6v4YPnnyzJOw3DyDDLEsciQRIFeofaqw1MuClt6qGvUMnVba_97sKMeZ4KJENrY13mLOjWkWtFd6OLmp4FX_9J_N0ds1k_7UET2ANQ9PBK4q9t0X_3a9Q/s400/IMG_5557.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616995200248511218" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Oh honey, I'm just going down to get the paper...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0lGZVasxb_KrRFVM_6-s2WLCsDUwuaLtZgkfbk1X8EUaqYnWSpQ9LT4KYcs_VXLnChcRZ4SDTVMehFHzV9MdWJWE5gtJHYrLXFOYX91pSCyHsOwLaRKtc2yVFNnxgpezjh7u0VVkigU/s1600/IMG_5553.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0lGZVasxb_KrRFVM_6-s2WLCsDUwuaLtZgkfbk1X8EUaqYnWSpQ9LT4KYcs_VXLnChcRZ4SDTVMehFHzV9MdWJWE5gtJHYrLXFOYX91pSCyHsOwLaRKtc2yVFNnxgpezjh7u0VVkigU/s400/IMG_5553.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616995189011386594" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">There is something so satisfying about this!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">La Jefaza, <a href="http://www.knittaplease.com/home.html">Magda Sayeg</a> here!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And more yarn bombs <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/yarnbombingukdiy/pool/with/4090876998/">here</a> and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/iyd2011/pool/">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-55392809930262578532011-06-11T08:14:00.001-07:002011-06-11T08:14:43.265-07:00Yarn Bomb Anyone?<div style="margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emmajay/3426303165/" title="April 2009 Crochet Targets 024"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/3426303165_93cdf864df.jpg" alt="April 2009 Crochet Targets 024 by emmajay2008" /></a><br/><span style="margin: 0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emmajay/3426303165/">April 2009 Crochet Targets 024</a>, a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emmajay/">emmajay2008</a> on Flickr.</span></div><p>I'm the last to know!</p>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-26798948381591088902011-06-05T11:36:00.000-07:002011-06-05T11:53:58.105-07:00Out and About: The Last Bookstore<div style="text-align: center;">The Last Bookstore has relocated to the corner of 5th and Spring,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> downtown Los Angeles. Next door is CB1 Gallery. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Immediately across the street is 2Bits Coffee House. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxikkQEsmasIoWpX-9-9S5RlEdc-piiTB3fhXCj65arRFl7YzdPDllfjG47F-EAKz9hRWS8XNmwyvR8tpRe0vlB8T746H08Ej4tbg-pSE1gNW1VTtjXWDhBd-tigcUUliyM_jK8elP6Ng/s1600/IMG_5514.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxikkQEsmasIoWpX-9-9S5RlEdc-piiTB3fhXCj65arRFl7YzdPDllfjG47F-EAKz9hRWS8XNmwyvR8tpRe0vlB8T746H08Ej4tbg-pSE1gNW1VTtjXWDhBd-tigcUUliyM_jK8elP6Ng/s400/IMG_5514.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614808613239131410" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Great atmosphere!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNt64xrW1mE3dhiTFe5G2nutyouZ2FgA6eYmxmKtNjfZNuMqWupydi6uH-z50D7y9XNY0Y26KM8MJWyBwASgp0lTsb3qzgzNNdKXvRCpcZkCdRYmqvppbUAVEGT85cp5U51uXa2Zhobbc/s1600/IMG_5510.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNt64xrW1mE3dhiTFe5G2nutyouZ2FgA6eYmxmKtNjfZNuMqWupydi6uH-z50D7y9XNY0Y26KM8MJWyBwASgp0lTsb3qzgzNNdKXvRCpcZkCdRYmqvppbUAVEGT85cp5U51uXa2Zhobbc/s400/IMG_5510.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614808604718675138" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Great assortment!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-7Z-wD5smMWOEfZJIohQ4kwwjRjChkV-DjGXJHXZnv5xE1mMyuUwdc_7akKt0HuAoZvjmemsZMtnjaYqpA8lD8Rz-Wbvyr1K_ZpfGBqFVdcEc4yI-2kTYjXih0_DxLUUWt10ik9Pjus/s1600/IMG_5520.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-7Z-wD5smMWOEfZJIohQ4kwwjRjChkV-DjGXJHXZnv5xE1mMyuUwdc_7akKt0HuAoZvjmemsZMtnjaYqpA8lD8Rz-Wbvyr1K_ZpfGBqFVdcEc4yI-2kTYjXih0_DxLUUWt10ik9Pjus/s400/IMG_5520.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614808595423642882" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Great prices!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPviAtHU2alzaezQ322WIONCZKN1BH4fTNZO47aBg0XlZaGW0RrtkXhZhoQbZLu2x60jTXi8KY7NtSqHzf3B-61QF-vbnxCABcoP-YqSMhK-nV0872zWB_n5cHrC3N7V5KLhv0E4JYNO4/s1600/IMG_5521.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPviAtHU2alzaezQ322WIONCZKN1BH4fTNZO47aBg0XlZaGW0RrtkXhZhoQbZLu2x60jTXi8KY7NtSqHzf3B-61QF-vbnxCABcoP-YqSMhK-nV0872zWB_n5cHrC3N7V5KLhv0E4JYNO4/s400/IMG_5521.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614808591756867810" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Where is the coffee!</div>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-4554244084379718812011-06-04T08:34:00.000-07:002011-06-04T08:50:11.201-07:00Revampist Movement: I'm In<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVpL8BTDr8SFafaLpGOv2Zn6kseeTZJtnyqMYMrgVK4CvONoZT9ckf68Ef-q4XkqE5j_Zf09Qnzdg0yj7UDWL0b0DyZyR2_nc9TNcI6guHcJZSfYI7sXqE4r2dix8d3UsvmNJGtKTLKKM/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-04+at+8.42.40+AM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVpL8BTDr8SFafaLpGOv2Zn6kseeTZJtnyqMYMrgVK4CvONoZT9ckf68Ef-q4XkqE5j_Zf09Qnzdg0yj7UDWL0b0DyZyR2_nc9TNcI6guHcJZSfYI7sXqE4r2dix8d3UsvmNJGtKTLKKM/s400/Screen+shot+2011-06-04+at+8.42.40+AM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614390738863426130" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.Zoemurphy.com/">Zoe Murphy</a> at the BBC New Designers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-91709425389981696522011-06-04T08:27:00.000-07:002011-06-04T08:32:48.314-07:00Succulents at the Irvine Farmers Market<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdaCt7qo8GHBBVErUptiDXqE2x3dZ9Bi0LwFaRm1757Hb5t_kXOHEhDrbhuSaTsIzhRt8_0G6evIi2vbFYIs-w5KiZrakuu0QCxVzLaQ0L1vyGNjnG7EYBuGQgZbnUvsA_MO4RGm_F8g/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-04+at+7.21.11+AM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdaCt7qo8GHBBVErUptiDXqE2x3dZ9Bi0LwFaRm1757Hb5t_kXOHEhDrbhuSaTsIzhRt8_0G6evIi2vbFYIs-w5KiZrakuu0QCxVzLaQ0L1vyGNjnG7EYBuGQgZbnUvsA_MO4RGm_F8g/s400/Screen+shot+2011-06-04+at+7.21.11+AM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614387077117743826" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The Irvine Farmers Market across from UCI.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I did not go there but the "every where girl"</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dana did! Thanks Dana!</div>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-10059886736306563742011-06-03T15:46:00.001-07:002011-06-03T15:59:55.626-07:00Tea Towel to Top Them All<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Ldr3TPr-g9X0XTkS5xsNZtGHSLi38sK75C7TzgRUSV-LzXiCsW3cw4rcsfNZOSJJ8ddUOMYNyyQ0D_rb63oPyzsBApg8U114xdhGUeo0M4dbg754TJblknKzjbx6Td7MoVdL0WI3k6w/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-03+at+3.43.42+PM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 400px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Ldr3TPr-g9X0XTkS5xsNZtGHSLi38sK75C7TzgRUSV-LzXiCsW3cw4rcsfNZOSJJ8ddUOMYNyyQ0D_rb63oPyzsBApg8U114xdhGUeo0M4dbg754TJblknKzjbx6Td7MoVdL0WI3k6w/s400/Screen+shot+2011-06-03+at+3.43.42+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614129009557175602" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">I love Etsy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love Flickr</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> for making this acquisition possible from Fox & Thomas in Australia! </div><div style="text-align: center;">My family had this tea towel back in the 70's </div><div style="text-align: center;">and also the twin spied here in Casper James' <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30592115@N03/3933554395/in/set-72157609002863075/">cool pad</a>! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(So much happiness from a humble tea towel and not a famous painting!)</div></div>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-43866635188648633222011-04-17T07:35:00.000-07:002011-04-17T08:09:44.662-07:00Textured Wood Walls<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbPWPeVINeymg9p_iYxZ58dybU82bmEKvxzi1wOb_Un0U7SG7sEUAo7Ud61xKnL_Cy6PQdBcdcp6cJHg0PSyv-Ab3EqLVRFQYVd9mEPwvBe_rbIoEDLMVisPqckKn-RLQl3b50fFGAZdA/s1600/IMG_5438.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbPWPeVINeymg9p_iYxZ58dybU82bmEKvxzi1wOb_Un0U7SG7sEUAo7Ud61xKnL_Cy6PQdBcdcp6cJHg0PSyv-Ab3EqLVRFQYVd9mEPwvBe_rbIoEDLMVisPqckKn-RLQl3b50fFGAZdA/s400/IMG_5438.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596568448412690818" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZdqfJF_lwIq2sb57xK_-K83WwlVQE6zwfQs0GquygWwv296jGlSGfNC0uMEKQQLU1MZrrGcDVcgMrroAXmPAcV3jm__IbMAHIhoJURgjpiYdXly_U0HJQ8wtBIscWZffOQsqjc0h-B4/s1600/IMG_5439.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZdqfJF_lwIq2sb57xK_-K83WwlVQE6zwfQs0GquygWwv296jGlSGfNC0uMEKQQLU1MZrrGcDVcgMrroAXmPAcV3jm__IbMAHIhoJURgjpiYdXly_U0HJQ8wtBIscWZffOQsqjc0h-B4/s400/IMG_5439.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596568444726992642" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/candice-tells-all-full-episodes/videos/index.html">Candice Olsen</a> textured the wall of a bathroom with wood. <a href="http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/diy/a-diy-modular-wall-treatment-startribune-144273">re-nest</a> does it in white. I first saw it on the wall of a Japanese restaurant in NYC with miss-matched horizontal strips of birch. These walls can be made with wood scraps in any configuration, painted or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">un</span>-painted. I bought my mirror several years ago from <a href="http://www.grotshop.net/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">GROT</span></a>. This look fits the modernist aesthetic and is a satisfying <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">DYI</span>.Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-27607904783720728022011-04-11T19:00:00.000-07:002011-04-11T19:08:32.337-07:00Succulents<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLSVvFDjsMgZmlN3N-zO2-rfDjnfm9Iu5Nl7YrBQGUlc4RMgEfMQCdFNJ9ZDR7DNdFRiUE0YAn3OaA3113s-QEJoWD8jeV7cRLWwJWp2UdmHpNdr2oQsjlI0quIox6eqakPs7aZDy0gY/s1600/IMG_5427.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLSVvFDjsMgZmlN3N-zO2-rfDjnfm9Iu5Nl7YrBQGUlc4RMgEfMQCdFNJ9ZDR7DNdFRiUE0YAn3OaA3113s-QEJoWD8jeV7cRLWwJWp2UdmHpNdr2oQsjlI0quIox6eqakPs7aZDy0gY/s400/IMG_5427.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594512624348352274" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOUsUtPZ0f8HB27m1-Lsc3yob96wtrOJyHPoNLgRtF7wTDNLCXGGQMh6pGEYbGx4uX7FrcpAODwV73vSGNBK2OHjva2i4ch-IWzYILr3zOjLMjSad87v2Bz86O9Dgf48E55O1_z4LiWDU/s1600/IMG_5430.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOUsUtPZ0f8HB27m1-Lsc3yob96wtrOJyHPoNLgRtF7wTDNLCXGGQMh6pGEYbGx4uX7FrcpAODwV73vSGNBK2OHjva2i4ch-IWzYILr3zOjLMjSad87v2Bz86O9Dgf48E55O1_z4LiWDU/s400/IMG_5430.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594512623001179762" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-XOqdtiSY1uKUwRCclrPS1qjCpqbSfjyQ-KeVoemczKwdvivsK5sXbl3Ib4Fy4NaF7oZ-QpdBB-RMWU90Nxb7Lc2puJWQVgEdKBCB0sIDJcpFDJbUycY8iUH66kXHpEJ2XRi07J13dmQ/s1600/IMG_5431.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-XOqdtiSY1uKUwRCclrPS1qjCpqbSfjyQ-KeVoemczKwdvivsK5sXbl3Ib4Fy4NaF7oZ-QpdBB-RMWU90Nxb7Lc2puJWQVgEdKBCB0sIDJcpFDJbUycY8iUH66kXHpEJ2XRi07J13dmQ/s400/IMG_5431.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594512615984260482" /></a><br />I helped my Mum put together these pots for The Daughters of the British Empire's June Faire.<div>They will be kept in her green house until the first week of June. The squirrels don't stand a chance. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-51240251669071885612011-04-11T18:19:00.000-07:002011-04-11T18:21:21.912-07:00Psycho Squirrel returns...again!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjPXGkmoDGlCnRBoaNhNJYbKzvJdMKuxUR_5sAWo2XOweRuOgXK6tugdIoyGEpbqOLM7UXPzWhSO8I9HN7GR4TowXIhwk3XjqP57IM503dvbPtdCfrQZUzwGM_DTv_OBkGP191O9EVqQ/s1600/IMG_5436.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjPXGkmoDGlCnRBoaNhNJYbKzvJdMKuxUR_5sAWo2XOweRuOgXK6tugdIoyGEpbqOLM7UXPzWhSO8I9HN7GR4TowXIhwk3XjqP57IM503dvbPtdCfrQZUzwGM_DTv_OBkGP191O9EVqQ/s400/IMG_5436.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594500925276756290" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">UGH!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-43548351328854087432011-03-20T12:58:00.001-07:002011-03-20T12:58:30.175-07:00Lambs Ear & common blue succulent<div style="margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emmajay/2667250690/" title="Lambs Ear 109"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/2667250690_94d9f9896c.jpg" alt="Lambs Ear 109 by emmajay2008" /></a><br/><span style="margin: 0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emmajay/2667250690/">Lambs Ear 109</a> a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/emmajay/">emmajay2008</a> on Flickr.</span></div><p>While spending at least two hours trying to search for the correct name of this common succulent loved by the squirrels in my 'hood. I have decided to identify all the succulents and cacti at hodge podge lodge! How's that for continuing education! Wish me luck!</p>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-91362856250924248742011-03-20T11:15:00.000-07:002011-03-20T12:21:12.199-07:00Psycho Squirrel returns...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTwEgj7WRA-0NaSCx-sfvwJBbLhMNd-QusarW1buSLAIRviQIoa8T5XI5RNIo2mk3_vKddjA8Bm_inOOxtHzQ2a6Gh6oIGcYu_8P4GMLXPpEZEbJpPaDvrgsaKJqVeKe5HGVD7Rq49fk/s1600/IMG_5167.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTwEgj7WRA-0NaSCx-sfvwJBbLhMNd-QusarW1buSLAIRviQIoa8T5XI5RNIo2mk3_vKddjA8Bm_inOOxtHzQ2a6Gh6oIGcYu_8P4GMLXPpEZEbJpPaDvrgsaKJqVeKe5HGVD7Rq49fk/s400/IMG_5167.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586238305998786418" /></a><br />The only kind of <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/Squirrel-Candleholder/?cat=462&initial=">squirrel</a> I like is a ceramic one made by Jonathan Adler! <div><br /></div><div>Our neighborhood squirrels enjoy the juicy blue succulents on the deck in between the tall 50 year old cypress trees. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thankfully, I also have them planted near the front door, where they are thriving. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have replanted many of my sister-in-law's patio pots with succulents because her apartment patio gets sun all day long. If I don't hurry up, she will be back in San Diego to her yard, that is much cooler, but also a home to squirrels!</div><div><br /></div><div>My husband thinks that they are just thirsty and I should put the kitty's water dish back on the deck!</div><div>Any suggestions?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiar1tnajcvIqXCorJxwJVJM9_zdRkF6KG4mSFGmF6Ntpe_fn0II7ZJGcWn76KXyVcY1mbN5-9lnhEUbUcsKRAYeO68U2khobDNl8mKRHSV3PrcSJYnK6qUwp1mfcPG-simnfYvoR-StI4/s1600/IMG_5168.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiar1tnajcvIqXCorJxwJVJM9_zdRkF6KG4mSFGmF6Ntpe_fn0II7ZJGcWn76KXyVcY1mbN5-9lnhEUbUcsKRAYeO68U2khobDNl8mKRHSV3PrcSJYnK6qUwp1mfcPG-simnfYvoR-StI4/s400/IMG_5168.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586227993506699874" /></a><br /></div>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-6789267774010616012011-03-20T10:36:00.000-07:002011-03-20T11:14:23.824-07:00Family Dinner...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq4WWsv2ZbVK5Fz4984bn1yDe6bAyaslgIhXfDnn9zdrdima8hVZg2eUh0cYn2luEG54u0qt2epK_GZccTmKk3eM2DnQiYOVIH5fecwsVWNml9Ul_k2nTdYOQoivDLctJcojAmXLNbku8/s1600/IMG_5187.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq4WWsv2ZbVK5Fz4984bn1yDe6bAyaslgIhXfDnn9zdrdima8hVZg2eUh0cYn2luEG54u0qt2epK_GZccTmKk3eM2DnQiYOVIH5fecwsVWNml9Ul_k2nTdYOQoivDLctJcojAmXLNbku8/s320/IMG_5187.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586218896807898802" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO3qgxmMd6831WqJdobyftXAlp6gPDwmbPJLwdUjDy6KChA6G4nE047u1ix8v6d9HBE58yBBoc4xYuqokWOpczM705D5uHkYc3Tuhe2iBc8LtrcgXyAe7nn4Jgb9sFJThixBooiLWoXJk/s1600/IMG_5200.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO3qgxmMd6831WqJdobyftXAlp6gPDwmbPJLwdUjDy6KChA6G4nE047u1ix8v6d9HBE58yBBoc4xYuqokWOpczM705D5uHkYc3Tuhe2iBc8LtrcgXyAe7nn4Jgb9sFJThixBooiLWoXJk/s320/IMG_5200.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586218353549120530" /></a>Family dinner Japanese inspired minimal table setting. </div><div>Roast beef, yorkshire pudding, and garlic <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe2/index.html">brussel sprouts</a> for dinner and trifle for dessert. I float the candles on rocks instead of water. The <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/Textiles/16050?pageNumber=2">SNAR</a> mats were acquired from IKEA many moons ago and I am glad to see that they are still in the website if not at the Carson store. I used them for my parents 25th wedding anniversary. I used to worry about anything damaging my table, which seems so petty these days. A good wipe over with <a href="http://www.howardproducts.com/feednwax.htm">Howard Feed-N-Wax</a> and I'm over it. </div><div><br /></div>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-23755527609675631752011-03-13T16:30:00.001-07:002011-03-20T13:00:54.994-07:00Hornsea Vase<div style="margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emmajay/2686971981/" title="Hornsea Vase"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2686971981_7c375367b1.jpg" alt="Hornsea Vase by emmajay2008" /></a><br /><span style="margin: 0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emmajay/2686971981/">Hornsea Vase</a> a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/emmajay/">emmajay2008</a> on Flickr.</span></div><p>I bought this at the Hitchin Flea about 12 years ago. I knew it was Hornsea but that was about it! Know I know it called Tanglewood!</p>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-15237377068011187492011-03-13T16:09:00.001-07:002011-03-13T16:24:12.852-07:00Our new FLOR rugs.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimqIovzj6piqVF4kNZ7igScak9q5B4Pdu575OcK-PruOW2pnB-7I8Pij5vHeJqm9cSu3YUXqzhvEIbUWthBHXPBcCb8tbQWoj2QbL2AbA4iSAfFP-7n_bJ6XcEmNAXUtllw2q6e9az13E/s1600/IMG_5196.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimqIovzj6piqVF4kNZ7igScak9q5B4Pdu575OcK-PruOW2pnB-7I8Pij5vHeJqm9cSu3YUXqzhvEIbUWthBHXPBcCb8tbQWoj2QbL2AbA4iSAfFP-7n_bJ6XcEmNAXUtllw2q6e9az13E/s400/IMG_5196.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583706143876583010" /></a>I already have some FLOR tile runners in the house. I love them because they do not move when you vacuum. The choices are almost overwhelming. The design application is really helpful. And, now, when you order, it is so easy to get tiles cut.<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFiOfAFh_1bypPlQrBcagEUe-rcRtCSgyk5vuJF7ACE42nvtgVg4wTAq8vbieKVd8KjnbkaRCwglfaIES4vmqfgDIYaW3zrvZqKmQNTXDMLkoO1o1_lIbfZipsgFQfdUw19GrWxyRNm5M/s1600/IMG_5194.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFiOfAFh_1bypPlQrBcagEUe-rcRtCSgyk5vuJF7ACE42nvtgVg4wTAq8vbieKVd8KjnbkaRCwglfaIES4vmqfgDIYaW3zrvZqKmQNTXDMLkoO1o1_lIbfZipsgFQfdUw19GrWxyRNm5M/s400/IMG_5194.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583706134011476802" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I chose the British wool made in America!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIpspepOqzBAJREQ09_Rl-asj0uu6Dju5NHMsr7bhVso7MGvb2Wuh9MEhFA5yT-94tqGflNo_EgnQvXTmg6kNz8nrpDKEaXEdl66F7hr83QOH6oHodLvtozdIPlhEpJypxJD6UdEuRb8/s1600/IMG_5197.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIpspepOqzBAJREQ09_Rl-asj0uu6Dju5NHMsr7bhVso7MGvb2Wuh9MEhFA5yT-94tqGflNo_EgnQvXTmg6kNz8nrpDKEaXEdl66F7hr83QOH6oHodLvtozdIPlhEpJypxJD6UdEuRb8/s400/IMG_5197.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583706131837199378" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">What is great about these carpet tiles is that I can configure the runners into a rug!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">No more rug pads to deal with! Yay!</div>Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435419442379232812.post-46403969407483863062011-03-13T16:01:00.000-07:002011-03-13T16:05:40.757-07:00JapanPlease think about supporting the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><a href="http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.1a019a978f421296e81ec89e43181aa0/?vgnextoid=f9efd2a1ac6ae210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD">Red Cross</a> </span>with a donation to for their efforts to help the Japanese people.Emma J Kheradyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180794065996360423noreply@blogger.com0