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I guess you know who I will be cheering on! 

Just one more...

Edited - congrats Alabama.

Church stained glass window

My husband was raised in the church that this window came out of.  When they built their present location they removed and sold the stained glass windows from the original downtown church.  My in-laws purchased two.  My husband's brother has one and my husband brought ours home last week.   It is quite large.  For now it is here and I think it goes pretty well here.  Even picks up colors from the curtain that I already had.

It is a simple craftsman style to me.  I wish I could find a picture of the windows in the actual church.  I know it is close to a hundred years old.  Calvary Baptist in Alexandria, LA.  

Nickie has had it for years and had a light behind it on her fireplace hearth.  She used it as a night light. I am holding it in place with floral gum.  Two pieces at the top behind the wood and two pieces on each bottom corner.  It will not budge and Texas doesn't have big earthquakes, so I guess we are OK.

Love this picture with all the lights off and just natural light shining through.  Shows off the real color and beauty.  Sigh.

Here is window area above our master spa tub before.

Love the after.  Almost like it was custom made for this spot.

Edited ~ Nickie told me that the church was built in 1925.   So this window is 87 years old.  She said when they purchased them, they were not framed out and they had to have that done.  Actually, they only purchased one and years later a friend gave them one of theirs.   Lucky us, each son is able to have one.  She also says next time I see her, (next weekend) she has a picture of the window hanging in the church.   I can't wait to see that.

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Nested Tables and AS Paint

My fourth Annie Sloan project.  A set of two nested tables. I used a yummy color called CoCo by Annie Sloan. No distressing and a rubbed wax finish.  Big, huge improvment.  

Sorry about the before pictures, poor light and old camera.  The tables screwed totally apart for easy painting.  These tables are probably close to 30 years old and some of the first pieces of furniture we bought when we were newlyweds.  They have seen a lot of wear and tear.  

I have re-painted four small tables and some book-ends and still have half a can of this paint left. I am seriously thinking about kitchen cabinet painting.  Just still contemplating a color.

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A little bit of Mardi Gras in my life

My Louisiana roots have me thinking about Mardi Gras season.  Most Louisianians put up Mardi Gras decorations right after Christmas.  

My mantel has my small collection of my favorite Mardi Gras things.

You just about need anything purple, gold and green.  A few fleur de lis here and there and done.

A fun jester sits amongst the lights and greenery.  He was a gift from my sister in Baton Rouge.

A New Orleans photographer's work, Johnny Donnels, fits in well.  The priest print is called "morning meditations" and the smaller original photograph is "the eye of the storm".

I had to get creative with this area, because I "put away" the framed artwork I had hanging there before Christmas.  I "put it away" so well, I can't find it.  I'm sure it will show up.  

The festive martini glass was a gift from a  Louisiana best friend and crowns always work well and help add that touch of royalty.

Very fun and festive and I get to enjoy some of my Christmas lights just a while longer. 

Silver tiered fleur de lis tray - Bombay Company - I miss that store
Ceramic ornament first picture - Glory Haus - It's a Party local boutique
Crown with a Tyler candle in the center - Hobby Lobby clearance
Silver compote - Round Top Flea Market
Silver Glitter garland - Wisteria

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Starting the year with food!

I just had to share this recipe that I used last night at a friend's New Year's Eve party.  Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls.

Thank-you Pinterest and PlainChicken.

You can do it too, it is as easy as 1, 2 ~~~7.  The hardest part was cutting the sourdough bread round. 

You start with this.

You slice both ways in one inch strips, do not cut through the bottom.  You load with cheddar cheese and bacon. I used turkey bacon.  

You bake and for the final 10 minutes of bake time you drizzle with ranch flavored butter.  Pull apart and enjoy.  There is also a cinnamon roll version.  I found it here.  Thanks Plainchicken.

Recipe

1 unsliced loaf of (round is preferable) sourdough bread
8-12 oz cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
3 oz bag Oscar Mayer Real Bacon bits
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 Tbsp Ranch dressing mix

Using a sharp bread knife cut the bread going both directions. Do not cut through the bottom crust. Place slices of cheese in between cuts. Sprinkle bacon bits on bread, making sure to get in between cuts. Mix together butter and Ranch dressing mix. Pour over bread. Wrap in foil the entire loaf in foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Unwrap. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.




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