tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25849137843381697442024-03-14T04:48:07.324-04:00Shannon KayVintage Chic StyleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-26051083199293658552014-03-30T22:11:00.000-04:002014-03-30T22:11:11.368-04:00Inspiring Quote<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Found this image on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/270708627575941940/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest </a>today and thought I'd share it because this quote is so very true.<br />
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"Women of God can never be like women of the world.<br />
The world has enough women who are tough; we need women who are tender.<br />
There are enough women who are coarse; we need women who are kind.<br />
There are enough women who are rude; we need women who are refined.<br />
We have enough women of fame and fortune; we need more women of faith.<br />
We have enough greed; we need more goodness.<br />
We have enough vanity; we need more virtue.<br />
We have enough popularity; we need more purity." <br />
-Margaret Dyreng Nadauld<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-36337305666478654412014-03-27T22:03:00.000-04:002014-03-27T22:05:11.668-04:00A New Direction I've decided that it is time to take my life in a new direction. For the past several years, I've worked on starting my own business Camellia Cottage, worked two part time jobs, dabbled at life as a web designer, ran an antique booth, spent last summer as a flower farmer, attended college part time, started blogging, and married my best friend. Most of this happened all at the same time.<br />
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To be perfectly honest, I can't do this anymore. I've just so many things going on that I can't possibly find the time to do any one thing right. Have you noticed that I haven't even wrote in this blog in several months?<br />
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The next year and a half I'm going to devote myself almost entirely to school. I'm halfway through the horticulture program. When I finish, I'll have a degree in Horticulture. Only twelve classes stand between me that important piece of paper.<br />
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Life as a full time student means scaling back on some of my other activities. Here's what that means for my websites:<br />
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<a href="http://www.callmecordelia.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Call Me Cordelia</a> -the blog and website will no longer be updated until school is finished. That Etsy shop will also be going on vacation.<br />
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<a href="http://www.camellia-cottage.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camellia Cottage</a> -the blog and website won't be updated either until school is finished. The Etsy shop will be put in vacation mode.<br />
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<a href="http://www.demurewebdesigns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Demure Designs</a> -this webdesign website won't be taking on any more custom design projects. The Etsy shop will still sell pre-made graphics; but without the time consuming custom work.<br />
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I'm going to keep my three websites open, just not updated. After school is through, I've got ambitious ideas for each site...but that's another story for another blog post.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-53069879397249645502013-11-01T20:34:00.000-04:002013-11-01T20:34:00.602-04:00Creating a Native Woodland Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My next project, over the coming years, is creating a mountain garden in the woods surrounding the field where I garden. Here is a list of best plants for creating a shady mountain garden featuring plants found in the Blue Ridge Mountians: <br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Shrubs</b></span>:<br />
<ul>
<li><i>Vibernum acerifolim </i>(Mapleleaf viburnum)</li>
<li><i>Rhododendron calendulaceum </i>(Flame Azalea)<i> </i> </li>
<li><i>Rhododendron arborescens </i>(Sweet Azalea) </li>
<li><i>Rhododendron minus </i>(Small-Leaved Rhododendron)</li>
<li><i>Rhododendron periclymenoides </i>(Pinxter-Bush) </li>
<li><i>Rhododendron prinophyllum </i>(Pink Azalea) </li>
<li><i>Rhododendron viscosum </i>(Clammy Azalea) </li>
<li><i>Rhododendron maximum</i> (Rosebay Rhododendron)</li>
<li><i>Rhododendron catawbiense </i>(Catawba Rhododendron)</li>
<li><i>Kalmia latifolia </i>(Mountian Laurel)</li>
<li><i>Hydrangea arborescens </i>(Wild Hydrangea)</li>
<li><i>Euonymus americanus </i>(Hearts-a-bustin)</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Smaller Plants:</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li> <b></b><i>Aquilega canadensis </i>(Columbine)</li>
<li><i>Aster patens </i>(Purple Aster)</li>
<li><i>Caulopyllum thalictroides </i>(Blue Cohosh)</li>
<li><b></b><i>Chrysopsis mariana</i> (Maryland Golden Aster)</li>
<li><i>Dicentra eximia</i> (Bleeding Hearts)<i> </i></li>
<li><i>Eupatorium fistulosum </i>(Joe Pye Weed)</li>
<li><i>Geranium maculatum </i>(Wild Geranium)</li>
<li><i>Iris cristata </i>(Dwarf Crested Iris)<i> </i></li>
<li><i>Lobelia cardinalis </i>(Cardinal Flower)</li>
<li><i></i><i>Heuchera americana </i>(Alumroot)</li>
<li><i></i><i>Lilium superbum </i>(Turks Cap Lily)</li>
<li><i></i><i>Polygonatum biflorum </i>(Soloman's Seal)</li>
<li><i>Trillium grandiflorum </i>(Trillum)</li>
<li><i></i><i>Viola pedata </i>(Bird-foot Violet)</li>
<li><i> </i><i>Viola rostrata </i>(Long Spurred Violet)</li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Learn More: </b></span><br />
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Here are some great links for more info on native plants:<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.nps.gov/grsm/naturescience/plants.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plants of the Great Smoky National Park </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ncsu.edu/goingnative/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Going Native</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.gardensoftheblueridge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gardens of The Blue Ridge</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.gardensoftheblueridge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mountian Mist Nursery</a></li>
</ul>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-58160457760808129972013-10-04T22:33:00.000-04:002013-10-08T19:56:45.489-04:00Link Exchange or Feature Your WebsiteI am currently looking for other blogs to exchange links with. If you would like to add your own blog to our new blog roll, please leave a comment.<br />
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A new idea for blog posts...I'm thinking of creating a Shabby Chic, Cottage Style category. It would feature vintage websites, blogs, or etsy shops. I would love to interview ladies who have a unique vintage style and let them share their photos and discuss their businesses or websites. What do you think? If any of my readers are interested, please leave a comment and voice your thoughts.<br />
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If you would like to be the first featured post, let me know. :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-65420771280536439792013-10-04T22:19:00.001-04:002013-10-04T22:19:42.229-04:00Vintage Cottage Style LinensHello lovelies,<br />
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I've recently added some new linens to my booth at the Depot. I love any kind of linen! Doilies are my favorite. I also like to collect embroidered linens with cats on them. I found a beautiful embroidered cat in this new batch of linens. Instead of going to the shop, it has a new home on my end table. Here are some<br />
photos for you to enjoy:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shabby Pink Daisy Table Runner.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Lavender Doily.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sheer Vintage Hankie.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Floral Hankie.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unique Double Doily.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shabby White Doily.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Table Runner.</td></tr>
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These linens are currently for sale in my booth at The Depot (an antique shop). If you're interested in any of them, let me know! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-64619117336558456782013-10-01T20:32:00.000-04:002013-10-08T19:55:37.233-04:00Growing Onions and Garlic in the South ~ Part 3 Shallots and LeeksWelcome to Part Three in our series about autumn gardens growing onions
and garlic. This time we'll discuss both shallots and leeks.<br />
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<b>Growing Shallots and Leeks in the South: </b><br />
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Both of these plants have similar requirements to onions. Just in case you missed our first post, lets do a quick review. <br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LFm5-P9rLXg/Uj48wjSelVI/AAAAAAAAAqM/4inHmvLm08s/s1600/leek2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LFm5-P9rLXg/Uj48wjSelVI/AAAAAAAAAqM/4inHmvLm08s/s320/leek2.JPG" width="193" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Leek Seed Packet</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Feed the Soil, Not the Plant </b></span><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LFm5-P9rLXg/Uj48wjSelVI/AAAAAAAAAqE/vBy2pucF1Wc/s1600/leek2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>"Raised beds are ideal for growing onions and garlic since they provide
good drainage and can easily be amended by tilling 2”-3” of compost into
the soil." (source: NC Cooperative Extension) <br />
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Shallots need a soil pH of 5.0-6.8. (source: Virginia Cooperative
Extension) Soil pH meters can be purchased at any hardware store, such
as Lowes or Home Depot.<br />
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Shallots also need plenty of moisture during their growing season to help your onions form nice bulbs.<br />
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The best thing is to submit a soil test to your local extension agent
and add any lime or fertilizer according to your test results. Avoid
giving onions to much nitrogen fertilizer. (source: Clemson Cooperative
Extension)<br />
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Stay on top of any weeds, as they can force your onions to compete for need moisture and nutrients.<br />
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Crop rotation is very important when growing members of the Allium
family such as: shallots, onions, garlic, and leeks. Do not replant
these in the same spot for at about four years. Instead, plant a
different vegetable there next year. This helps prevent soil born diseases.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Shallots</span></b><br />
Just like onions, they can be grown from seed, transplants, or sets. Bunches of sets may need to be divided into individual bulbs before planting.<br />
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Plant sets 1 to 2 inches deep. Spacing should be "standard 4 to 6 inches x 12 to 18 inches or in double rows". (Source: Virginia Cooperative
Extension)<br />
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Plant the bulb tip just below the soil. Sets are planted with the pointed side facing up. <br />
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Shallot bulbs often develop on top of the ground. Do not cover them with soil. (Source: Clemson Cooperative Extension)<br />
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When planting seeds, plant them "½ inch
deep, ½ to 1 inch apart, in rows 10 to 18 inches apart". (Source: Cornell University)<br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Recommended Varieties of Shallots</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="color: black;">The following varieties of shallots are recommended for planting if you live at a latitude below 35 degrees. </span></span><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span></b><br />
<ul>
<li>Matador </li>
<li>Bonilla</li>
<li>Prima</li>
</ul>
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Harvesting Shallots </span></b><br />
Green shallots are harvested when bulbs are about 1/4 inches in diameter and tops are about 6 to 8 inches high. They can be stored for two weeks in the refrigerator.<br />
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"Mature, dry bulbs are dug after the tops die back, usually in mid- to
late summer. Cure in a warm, dry place for about a week. Store in mesh
bags in cool, dry conditions." (Source: Virginia Cooperative Extension)<br />
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The smallest bulbs can be saved and replanted again or they need to be used first because they do not store well.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Leeks</span></b><br />
Leeks are grown from seeds or transplants. <br />
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"Leeks do not form bulbs or cloves but produce an edible 6- to 10-inch-long round stem about 2 inches in diameter." (source: West Virginia University)<br />
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"Plant 10 to 15 seeds per foot of row, and thin to 4 inches apart, or set transplants 4 inches apart." (source: Clemson Cooperative Extension)<br />
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When leeks are the size of a pencil, pull 2-3 inches of soil up around the base of the leek. This produces the blanched (thickened, white) stalk found on leeks.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Recommended Types of Leeks</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="color: black;">The following leeks are just a few of the many varieties to choose from.</span><b> </b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>Akansas (recommended by Clemson University)</li>
<li>Giant Musselburgh (slow to bolt in the spring)</li>
<li>King Richard</li>
</ul>
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Harvesting Leeks</span></b><br />
"Leeks are ready for harvest when they are an inch or more in diameter. Leeks will keep for several weeks in a refrigerator." (Source: Clemson Cooperative Extension)<br />
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When harvesting leeks, cut off the roots and all but 2 to 4 inches of the top. (source: West Virginia University) <br />
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Leeks can be used in soups or eaten raw in salads. <br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Sources </b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>Clemson Cooperative Extension <a href="http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/vegetables/crops/hgic1314.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/vegetables/crops/hgic1314.html</a></li>
<li>Cornell University <a href="http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene83de.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene83de.html</a></li>
<li>Virginia Cooperative Extension <a href="http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/426/426-411/426-411_pdf.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/426/426-411/426-411_pdf.pdf</a></li>
<li>West Virginia University <a href="http://www.wvu.edu/~exten/infores/pubs/fypubs/Rediscover%20Forgotten%20Root%20Crops%20Leader%27s%20Guide%20WLG%20151.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.wvu.edu/~exten/infores/pubs/fypubs/Rediscover%20Forgotten%20Root%20Crops%20Leader%27s%20Guide%20WLG%20151.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-88539362090628619532013-09-26T08:00:00.000-04:002013-10-08T19:54:01.991-04:00Growing Onions and Garlic in the South ~ Part Two Garlic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to Part Two in our series about autumn gardens growing onions and garlic. This time we'll discuss Mr. Garlic and how he grows.<br />
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<b>Growing Garlic in the South: </b><br />
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Garlic has similar requirements to onions. Just in case you missed our first post, lets do a quick review. <br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Feed the Soil, Not the Plant </b></span><br />
"Raised beds are ideal for growing onions and garlic since they provide
good drainage and can easily be amended by tilling 2”-3” of compost into
the soil." (source: NC Cooperative Extension, Time to Plant...) <br />
Garlic has difficulty growing in hard clay soils so the addition of organic matter (or compost) is a must. <br />
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Garlic needs a soil pH of 6.0-7.0. (source: Clemson Cooperative
Extension) Soil pH meters can be purchased at any hardware store, such
as Lowes or Home Depot.<br />
<br />
Garlic also needs plenty of moisture during the growing season to help it form nice bulbs. When the garlic gets mature, less water is needed.<br />
<br />
The best thing is to submit a soil test to your local extension agent
and add any lime or fertilizer according to your test results.<br />
<br />
Stay on top of any weeds, as they can force your garlic to compete for need moisture and nutrients.<br />
<br />
Crop rotation is very important when growing members of the Allium
family such as: shallots, onions, garlic, and leeks. Do not replant
these in the same spot for at about four years. Instead, plant a
different vegetable there next year. This helps prevent soil born diseases.<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Planting Garlic Cloves</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Botanical Garlic Print</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b> </b></span><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="color: black;">"Garlic needs 40 or more cold days below 40°F in order for the clove
to split into a bulb." (source: NC Cooperative Extension Growing
Garlic) "</span></span>Garlic must be planted in the fall to permit full development. Plant
early enough in the season because vegetative growth ceases when the
bulb develops in response to longer days and warmer temperatures in the
spring." (source: Clemson Cooperative Extension)<br />
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Garlic is best planted in October around the Piedmont of North Carolina.<br />
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Garlic bulbs should be purchased from a greenhouse or garden center. Do not plant bulbs from the grocery store because these varieties might not be suited to your area. Often times, grocery store garlic is treated with a chemical to keep it from sprouting. (source: NC Cooperative Extension, Time to Plant...)<br />
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Garlic bulbs must be separated into individual cloves. Garlic gets planted with the flat side down and the pointy end up. Plant garlic "an inch or two deep, spaced 2 to 6 inches apart." (source: Charlotte Observer) Allow at least 12 inches between garlic rows.<br />
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Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/10/02/2650652/planting-garlic-a-new-october.html#storylink=cpy</div>
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Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/10/02/2650652/planting-garlic-a-new-october.html#storylink=cpy</div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Hard Neck or Soft Neck?</b></span><br />
"The two basic types of garlic are called soft-necks and hard-necks. Soft-neck garlic varieties (ssp. <i>sativum</i>) do not make a seed stalk. They are good for braiding and tend to keep longer than hard-neck types. Hard-neck types (ssp. <i>ophioscorodon</i>) produce a seed stalk and peel easier than soft-neck garlic." (source: Clemson Cooperative Extension)<br />
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"The trick to success in growing garlic in the Piedmont is finding a
variety of garlic - softneck or hardneck, it doesn't matter - that
harvests early, by May or June." (source: Charlotte Observer)<br />
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Soft neck garlics are the kind typically found in supermarkets and are the most recommended for growing in the south. They grow in most areas and store well.<br />
<br />
"Avoid planting the Creole types of softneck garlic (also called Early,
Louisiana, and White Mexican) in western North Carolina because they are
not very winter-hardy." (source: NC Cooperative Extension, Garlic Production)<br />
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Rocambole garlics (a hardneck type) does not grow well in warm climates and are not recommended for the south.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Elephant Garlic</b></span><br />
"Elephant garlic (<i>Allium ampeloprasum</i>) is a leek, not a garlic. It
produces a bulb up to four times larger than garlic and is much milder
in flavor. It can be produced like garlic and grows well throughout
North Carolina." (source: NC Cooperative Extension, Garlic Production)<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Recommended Garlic Types</b></span><br />
The following are only suggestions, and many other good garlic varieties are also available.<br />
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Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/10/02/2650652/planting-garlic-a-new-october.html#storylink=cp</div>
<ul>
<li>German Extra Hardy (hardneck)</li>
<li>New York White Neck (softneck)</li>
<li>Early Italian and also any other Italian varieties (softneck)</li>
<li>Music (hardneck)</li>
<li>Turban (hardneck)</li>
<li>Kettle River Giant (softneck)</li>
<li>Inchelium (softneck)</li>
</ul>
(Source: Charlotte Observer, and NC Cooperative Extension, Garlic Production)<br />
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Scapes</span></b><br />
Only
hardneck garlics produce what is called a scape which is an edible
flower stalk. "Scapes look strange and taste delicious, with a mild
garlicky flavor." (source: Charlotte Observer)<br />
<br />
The broken off unopened flowers buds can be eaten in salads. <br />
<br />
For large bulb sizes, scapes (the flower stalk) must be broken off. It will reduce bulb size by 30% if allowed to grow. <br />
<br />
"If the flower stalk is allowed to grow, the
aerial bulbils that develop on some varieties can be used as planting
stock that will produce marketable size bulbs in two to three years." (source: NC Cooperative Extension, Garlic Production)<br />
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Harvest Time</span></b><br />
Garlic is best harvested when the ground is dry and not too wet. It stores better when dry.<br />
<br />
Garlic is ready to harvest when the leaves turn yellow and dry, normally in early summer. Carefully dig up a sample bulb to see when garlic is ready to harvest. <br />
<br />
"Elephant garlic is ready to harvest in mid-May to mid-June and must be
harvested when about 30% of the foliage is starting to yellow." (source: NC Cooperative Extension, Garlic Production)<br />
<br />
Cure garlic bulbs in a warm shady place. Garlic can be braided and hung. It can also be stored with the leafy tops cut off in a mesh bag. <br />
<br />
Never store garlic in containers or plastic bags.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Sources</b></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li>Charlotte Observer: Planting Garlic: a new October tradition <a href="http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/10/02/2650652/planting-garlic-a-new-october.html#.Ujz_C1OOfaQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/10/02/2650652/planting-garlic-a-new-october.html#.Ujz_C1OOfaQ</a></li>
<li>Clemson Cooperative Extension Article: Onion, Leek, Shallots, and Garlic <a href="http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/vegetables/crops/hgic1314.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/vegetables/crops/hgic1314.html</a> </li>
<li>How To Plant Garlic...in the Fall <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPZs2eG_NIY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPZs2eG_NIY</a></li>
<li> NC Cooperative Extension Agency Article: Garlic Production <a href="http://polk.ces.ncsu.edu/garlicproduction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://polk.ces.ncsu.edu/garlicproduction/</a></li>
<li>NC Cooperative Extension Agency Article: Growing Garlic <a href="http://guilford.ces.ncsu.edu/2012/09/growing-garlic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://guilford.ces.ncsu.edu/2012/09/growing-garlic/</a></li>
<li>NC Cooperative Extension Agency Article: Time to Plant Onions and Garlic <a href="http://pender.ces.ncsu.edu/2012/09/time-to-plant-onions-and-garlic-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pender.ces.ncsu.edu/2012/09/time-to-plant-onions-and-garlic-2</a></li>
</ul>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-83751427372908461472013-09-19T22:57:00.000-04:002013-10-08T19:51:04.613-04:00Growing Onions and Garlic in the South ~ Part One: Onions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As you may know, I live in the South and that means that fall is the best time to plant onions, garlics, leeks, and shallots. I believe that no cottage garden is complete without at least one row of onions!<br />
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<b>Lets begin with onions</b>:<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Feed the Soil, Not the Plant </b></span><br />
"Raised beds are ideal for growing onions and garlic since they provide
good drainage and can easily be amended by tilling 2”-3” of compost into
the soil." (source: NC Cooperative Extension) <br />
<br />
Onions need a soil pH of 6.0-6.5. (source: Clemson Cooperative Extension) Soil pH meters can be purchased at any hardware store, such as Lowes or Home Depot.<br />
<br />
Onions also need plenty of moisture during their growing season to help your onions form nice bulbs.<br />
<br />
The best thing is to submit a soil test to your local extension agent and add any lime or fertilizer according to your test results. Avoid giving onions to much nitrogen fertilizer. (source: Clemson Cooperative Extension)<br />
<br />
Stay on top of any weeds, as they can force your onions to compete for need moisture and nutrients.<br />
<br />
Crop rotation is very important when growing members of the Allium family such as: shallots, onions, garlic, and leeks. Do not replant these in the same spot for at about four years. Instead, plant a different vegetable there next year. This helps prevent soil born diseases.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Onion Seed Packet</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Seeds, Sets, or Transplants </b></span><br />
There are three ways to plant onions: seed, sets, or transplants. Onion seed is planted around Sept-Oct, directly into the ground 1/2 " to 3/4" inch deep. Onions seeds should be thinned so the remaining plants are spaced 3-4"
inches apart (source: NC Cooperative Extension). The thinned out onions
can be ate, just like a green onion. <br />
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Onion Sets are smaller and immature bulbs, which are planted early in the spring and also in the fall. Onion sets and plants should be planted 3 inches apart to allow room for the bulb to grow.<br />
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Transplants should be about 6 inches high when planted. They should planted in Dec-Feb (source: Bulb Onion Production in Eastern North Carolina) Plant transplants a little over and inch in the ground. Onion transplants should be dry when purchased and should NOT be placed in water before planting.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Bunching Onions:</span></b><br />
The two best types of bunching onions are: <br />
<ul type="disc">
<li>Beltsville Bunching</li>
<li>Evergreen Bunching</li>
</ul>
Bunching
onions are designed to not produce bulbs. They can be reseeded until
late October to ensure successive harvests. "Green onions can be ready
for harvest in as little as 30-40 days from seeding." (source: NC
Cooperative Extension)<br />
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Green onions can be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Harvest when tops are 6-8" tall. (source: Clemson Cooperative Extension) <br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>How do you know which type of onion to plant? </b></span><br />
"Onions are classed as long or short day varieties based on the number of
hours of daylight required to make a bulb. Short day varieties set bulbs with about 12 hours of daylight." (source: Clemson Cooperative Extension)<br />
<br />
"Regardless of when they are planted, varieties won't form bulbs
until the days are long enough for them to do so." (source: Bulb Onion Production in Eastern North Carolina)<br />
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Short day onions are typically grown in fall in the south. Intermediate day onions can also be grown.<br />
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Short day onions do not store well.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>The best short day onion varieties: </b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>Texas Supersweet (yellow onion)</li>
<li>Grano (yellow and red selections)</li>
<li>Granex (white onion)</li>
<li>Candy (white onion) </li>
<li>Stockton Sweet Red (red onion) </li>
</ul>
(source: Clemson Cooperative Extension and NC Cooperative Extension Agency)<br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Harvest Time!</span></b><br />
"Harvest bulb onions when about three‑fourths of the tops have fallen
over. Remove tops by cutting 1 to 1½ inches above the top of the bulb.
Thoroughly air-dry bulbs in a shaded area before storage." (source: Clemson Cooperative Extension).<br />
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"The tops of bulb onion plants fall over naturally once the bulbs have
matured. When half of the tops in a planting have fallen over, lift all
of the bulbs and place the pulled plants in a warm, dry place away from
direct sunshine to cure." (source: Mother Earth News)<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tBmH20sISvk/Uju4H-IJYTI/AAAAAAAAApY/n5yxdeuf3hk/s1600/onion2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="246" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tBmH20sISvk/Uju4H-IJYTI/AAAAAAAAApY/n5yxdeuf3hk/s400/onion2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage French Onion Seed Label</td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Sources:</span></b><br />
<ul>
<li>Bulb Onion Production In Eastern North Carolina <a href="http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/hil/hil-18-a.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/hil/hil-18-a.html</a></li>
<li>Clemson Cooperative Extension Article: Onion, Leek, Shallots, and Garlic <a href="http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/vegetables/crops/hgic1314.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/vegetables/crops/hgic1314.html</a></li>
<li>Mother Earth News: All About Growing Onions <a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/growing-onions-zmaz09djzraw.aspx#axzz2fOZB9KVJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/growing-onions-zmaz09djzraw.aspx#axzz2fOZB9KVJ</a></li>
<li>NC Cooperative Extension Agency Article: Time to Plant Onions and Garlic <a href="http://pender.ces.ncsu.edu/2012/09/time-to-plant-onions-and-garlic-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pender.ces.ncsu.edu/2012/09/time-to-plant-onions-and-garlic-2</a></li>
<li>Old Design Shop: Vintage Onion Images <a href="http://olddesignshop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://olddesignshop.com</a></li>
</ul>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-83494024783881829732013-09-13T23:20:00.000-04:002013-10-08T19:46:18.980-04:00My 10 year anniversary is coming up next year!Guess what? I'm so excited. I just realized yesterday that my ten year anniversary is coming up next year. That's right! <a href="http://www.callmecordelia.net/">Call Me Cordelia</a> is celebrating ten years on the internet. I started that website when I was fifteen years old in 2004 and next year I'll be twenty-five.<br />
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Wow! I never figured when I started with a free geocities website that it would ever turn into my own domain. I remember all those years I worked on all the free items for my site's visitors. My favorite part of <a href="http://www.callmecordelia.net/">Call Me Cordelia</a> was when the online shop opened. I remember washing antique linens and ironing them. I've still got a few of my favorite linens from over the years. Some of them I just couldn't sell because I didn't want to part with them.<br />
<br />
Anyway, I'm going to be blogging less next week. I'm going to be working on <a href="http://www.callmecordelia.net/">Call Me Cordelia</a>. I need check each page and make sure all links still work and we're getting a new header image. <br />
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Next year, we've got some celebrating to do. I'll be having a free giveaway on my blog. Details will be coming in 2014! Also I'll let you know when I finish updating the site. If you want to exchange links with my site, just let me know.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-14986935697056625882013-09-04T12:08:00.000-04:002013-10-08T19:42:52.474-04:00Vintage CreamersHello Ladies,<br />
<br />
I've been shopping again. Yes, I know, I really shouldn't be bringing home any more stuff. But I just couldn't help myself. I love estate sales, yard sales, and even ebay. ;) <br />
<br />
My favorite find of the week is this pretty shabby chic style creamer. It is so cute! The little thing just belongs in a vintage cottage style home. I think it is adorable. Here's a photo:<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JIihj4hE7aE/UidYDH3uxUI/AAAAAAAAAoU/tPwWqlLeHlE/s1600/creamer4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JIihj4hE7aE/UidYDH3uxUI/AAAAAAAAAoU/tPwWqlLeHlE/s400/creamer4.png" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To purchase this creamer: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/161662041/vintage-shabby-creamer-with-blue-flower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a></td></tr>
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<br />
I also found more of autumn style creamer, which is encircled by flowing wheat. Its part of Mikasa's Harvest china pattern.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mh64Vs6A1yg/UidYyeBHF7I/AAAAAAAAAoc/FI3JEtSpEFA/s1600/mikasa4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mh64Vs6A1yg/UidYyeBHF7I/AAAAAAAAAoc/FI3JEtSpEFA/s400/mikasa4.png" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To purchase this creamer: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/161079817/mikasa-fine-china-harvest-creamer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a></td></tr>
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The last, but certainly not least, is a shabby white creamer with a classy platinum trim. Its made by Royal Majestic Fine China.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-abQhj4cUmow/UidZgLE3pjI/AAAAAAAAAoo/GOUmVO0TMYc/s1600/royal-majestic3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-abQhj4cUmow/UidZgLE3pjI/AAAAAAAAAoo/GOUmVO0TMYc/s400/royal-majestic3.png" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To purchase this creamer: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/160986038/royal-majestic-fine-china-platina" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-73269867195219111232013-08-31T22:33:00.000-04:002013-08-31T22:36:18.122-04:00DIY Kitchen Cleaner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3b6SwCvmLjY/UiKkpH-vjWI/AAAAAAAAAoE/KqwMXK7Rz68/s1600/womanhangingupclothes.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3b6SwCvmLjY/UiKkpH-vjWI/AAAAAAAAAoE/KqwMXK7Rz68/s1600/womanhangingupclothes.png" /></a></div>
As many of you know, I'm allergic to almost everything under the sun. Kitchen cleaners, like 409, make me sneeze like crazy! So I found an alternative DIY cleaner.<br />
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<b>Shannon's DIY Kitchen Cleaner</b><br />
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1. Fill a spray bottle with water.<br />
2. Add 1 tablespoon full of dish washing detergent.<br />
3. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (optional for a nice clean scent...use only with a non-scented dish detergent) <br />
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This will cut through any greasy mess in the kitchen. I love it because its so much cheaper than always buying cleaning sprays and the lemon juice smells lovely. :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-78585805491261889892013-08-26T09:31:00.002-04:002013-08-26T09:31:26.661-04:00Linens and Other ThingsHello Sweetpeas,<br />
<br />
This week has been quite a busy one! My husband and I took almost everything out of my booth at The Depot and added a bunch of new items. (For those of you that don't know, The Depot is an antique mall in Concord, NC).<br />
<br />
Here are some photos: <br />
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Everything in these pictures is still for sale. If interested, please leave a comment for shipping prices. If you haven't been to <a href="http://www.depotgibsonmill.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Depot</a>, visit there website for directions. They are one of the largest antique malls and have almost everything. You'll enjoy just browsing around. :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-80204512887221942142013-08-25T22:13:00.002-04:002013-10-08T19:39:50.002-04:00New Vintage Etsy BannersHello Lovelies,<br />
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I've been busy this past month creating some vintage style Etsy Banners. They look like illustrations found in children's books from the 1950s. I love them! Here are some photos of my latest creations:<br />
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So what do you think? If you have any ideas for my next collection of Etsy banners, please leave a comment. :) To purchase any of these banners, please visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/demurewebdesigns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-75050544148238669042013-08-12T10:25:00.001-04:002013-08-12T10:33:45.814-04:00Does Your Blog Have a Business Card? My blog does!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How do you know what to say in a business card that isn't for a business but a blog instead? I was wondering that same question a few days ago, when it came time to order more business cards.<br />
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I found the greatest business card tutorial at momcomm. Its called <a href="http://www.momcomm.com/guide-to-blogger-business-cards/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Guide to Blogger Business Cards</a>. Her tutorial covers everything such as what to put on a business card, where to order them, and various examples of other people's blogger cards to inspire you. Her site is really worth reading!<br />
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The thing that inspired me the most was adding a QR Code to my business card. Not having a smart phone myself, (I just can't stand the idea that if I had a smart phone, then my phone would be smarter than me!) I've never thought about QR Codes before. My new business card features a code I created myself at: <a href="http://www.qrstuff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QR Code Generator</a>.<br />
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And now for the unveiling of my new business card:<br />
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I hope this inspires you to create your own business card. Please feel free to leave a comment and share your own business card with us! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-67147193450917888212013-08-10T22:19:00.000-04:002013-08-11T15:22:41.096-04:00Hello!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Guess what ladies? I've just stumbled across another great blog gadget. Its called a Hello Bar.<br />
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It is the new bar at the top of all my blog pages and by the way it comes in an oh so pretty shade of pink. Or at least i edited mine to be pretty in pink. You can make your own hello bar what ever color you choose. You simply add whatever text you want you it to announce to your visitors and add a link of your choice.<br />
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Here's the link to their site: <a href="http://www.hellobar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hellobar.com </a><br />
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I hope you ladies enjoy adding one to your own blogs! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-50209644020316233552013-07-14T11:52:00.001-04:002013-07-14T11:52:49.914-04:00Scroll To The Top Button<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello Ladies,<br />
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Today I added a scroll to the top button to my blog. I thought some of you might be interested in added on to your blog so I'm going to share the instructions!<br />
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The code can simply be copied and pasted from My Blogger Tricks:<br />
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The image I used was created by Orchard Girls and you can get the image free from their site: <a href="http://orchardgirls.blogspot.com/2013/07/top-6-blogger-tutorials-spice-up-your.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://orchardgirls.blogspot.com/2013/07/top-6-blogger-tutorials-spice-up-your.html </a><br />
(scroll down to tutorial #6)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-53393545791346778272013-07-08T21:17:00.002-04:002013-07-08T22:04:37.385-04:00How to Promote Your Blog Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today its welcome to Part Two of How to Promote Your Blog: (if you missed part one <a href="http://shannonmarlin.blogspot.com/2013/04/how-to-promote-your-blog-part-1.html" target="_blank">click here</a>) </div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Add photo of products to flicker and tag them. Place blog link
on each photo.</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Add products to Kaboodle. (http://www.kaboodle.com)</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Create a link exchange with related competitor sites.</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Host an online giveaway on your blog of a free product. To enter
people must share my post link on their blog, Facebook, Twitter, ect.</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Create free banners so people can link back to your blog in various
sizes with copy and paste HTML codes for their site.</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Create free fun applications that advertise your blog: ex. desktop wallpaper
with site URL on it, or banners also with my URL.</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Offer freebies with purchases that have your blog link on them.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-81764374843973900512013-06-20T12:49:00.001-04:002013-06-20T12:49:28.557-04:00Haven't posted in a while...Hello lovelies,<br />
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I'm so sorry about the lack of posts on my blog lately. I haven't forgotten about it. I've been sick and getting married soon.<br />
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For those of you that don't know, I have scoliosis, which is a curve in my backbone. For some reason my legs get really tight and cramp often. Think this is because the scoliosis makes my hip crooked but I'm not sure what causes the cramps.<br />
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I've also been busy with the wedding and planning everything. Only one month left until I marry my best friend and the only guy I've ever loved. I never knew there was so much involved in planning a wedding. Flowers, dresses, food, decorations, you name it and we've working on it.<br />
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After the wedding, I have lots of exciting things planned for my new blog entries so stay tuned!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-64443712354514869962013-05-04T21:25:00.001-04:002013-05-04T21:48:45.160-04:00Meet My Cat Ferby<center>
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After my favorite cat died, my soon to be husband, Chris, brought me a little kitten named Ferby on Easter (2012). He looks just like a ball of fur with a large fuzzy tail. Ferby is brown with black stripes, a white neck, and white paws.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-34913537602926474362013-05-04T21:17:00.001-04:002013-05-04T21:24:50.329-04:00Meet My Cat Stuart<center>
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In 2012 my cat Ferby was sitting by the glass front door eating. On the other side of the glass, a very skinny one eyed cat looked inside. He was so sad watching Ferby eat. I took him some food and Chris named him Stuart.<br />
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The vet doesn't know what happened to his eye; but he had surgery to remove a polyp from his ear. Now Stewie has gotten so chubby he's going on a diet! He loves to sleep on the back of the sofa and give Stewie kisses with his wet nose. He enjoys laying in a metal pan that I used to keep potted plants in.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-29348225138335848052013-04-29T20:06:00.000-04:002013-04-29T20:07:09.529-04:00Retro Cherry BackgroundHello lovelies,<br />
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Today I've created a free tiling background. Its a retro cherry pattern with a black background. Reminds you of vintage 1950s curtains doesn't it? Feel free to use it on blogs, websites,or wherever. All I ask is please place a link back to my blog on your page. Happy creating! :)<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Hello Ladies,</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> I've decided to start blogging about business ideas. I believe that everyone only has one chance at life and there is no reason why you can't chase your dreams even when they sound crazy. I've been saving ideas for one day when I open my dream flower shop; but today I've decided to start sharing them on my blog to help inspire other ladies on their journey toward reaching their own dream.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This is the first post in a 3 part series about how to promote your blog. Each post will feature 10 free & low cost ideas to help promote your own blog or website.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Add meta tags and keywords to site for SEO optimization.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Submit our site to search engines like: Google, Yahoo, ect.</span></div>
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place your URL on each video.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Add your blog to networked blogs. (http://www.networkedblogs.com)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Create an email newsletter and offer freebies for people that sign
up.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Place a few product ads on Craigs List and include your blog link.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Submit product feed to Google Merchant Center.
(http://www.google.com/merchants)</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-78672780803539189972013-04-20T20:06:00.002-04:002013-05-04T21:35:22.904-04:00Blue Jar Giveaway at Sweet Magnolia Farm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GITAFNdLbYA/UXH_1loDrnI/AAAAAAAAG0E/-xXZuq5xcos/s640/IMG_5365-signed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GITAFNdLbYA/UXH_1loDrnI/AAAAAAAAG0E/-xXZuq5xcos/s400/IMG_5365-signed.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
Hello ladies,<br />
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Did you know that Ball has created a new 100th Anniversary American Heritage Collection blue mason jar? I love the vintage blue jars and I'm excited about this! :)<br />
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Each jar features a design on the back reading:<br />
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1913 ~ 1915</div>
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100 Years of</div>
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American</div>
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Heritage</div>
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Made in the U.S.A </div>
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Sweet Magnolia Farm is hosting a giveaway in honor of these new jars. To view the prizes and enter for your chance to win an iconic blue jar click on the link below:</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-14398771543327702362013-04-16T22:51:00.000-04:002013-04-16T23:11:01.970-04:00A Blog MakeoverHello ladies,<br />
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Did you notice our new look? I bought a template today from <a href="http://www.angiemakes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angie Makes</a> on etsy.<br />
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I love the linen background and the lace on the sides. It seemed so simple and yet so pretty at the same time. The only thing I didn't like was that the links were the same color as the text; but this was a super easy fix. Now ya'll won't miss a link.<br />
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Thank you Angie for such a beautiful template! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584913784338169744.post-78601430369483786272013-04-14T21:47:00.002-04:002013-10-08T19:33:08.086-04:00Teacups and Pintrest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Found this lovely photo today and thought I would share it. Its from a tea party my grandmother and I had a a few years ago. </div>
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I found the best website today. Its called <a href="http://www.codeitpretty.com/" rel="nofollow">Code it Pretty</a>. They have a little pinterest button you can add to each photo <a href="http://www.codeitpretty.com/2012/04/add-pin-it-buttons-to-your-blogger.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here are instructions.</a> I also learned <a href="http://www.codeitpretty.com/2013/01/automatic-post-signatures-for-blogger.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">how to add a signature</a> to each of my posts. </div>
Next week I'm going to try and <a href="http://www.codeitpretty.com/2012/11/new-pinterest-board-and-profile-widgets.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">add a pinterest board</a> to my site.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905667015813744622noreply@blogger.com0