Sunday, June 16, 2013

End of the Beginning

David Phelps - Signed by Ibfound93
[Lyrics below]...


(Intro Music)
I was takin a trip on a plane the other day
Just wishing that I could get out.
When the man next to me saw the book in my hand
And asked me what it was about.
So I settled back in my seat-
"A best seller," I said.
"A history, a mystery in one."
And then I opened up the book and began to read 
From Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Chorus:
He was born of a virgin one holy night
In the little town of Bethlehem.
Angels gathered round him underneath the stars
Singing praises to the great I Am.



He walked on the water, healed the lame and made the blind to see again.
And for the first time here on earth we learned that God could be a friend.
And though he never ever did a single thing wrong
The angry crowd chose him. And then he walked down the road
And died on the cross and that was the end of the beginning.
"that's not a new book that's a bible," he said, "and I've heard it all before.
I've tried religion- it's shame and guilt and I don't need it anymore.
It's superstition, made up tales and just to help the weak to survive."
"Let me read it again," I said, "listen closely, cuz this is gonna change your life.
(Chorus)
"The end of the beginning," he said with a smile.
"What more could there be? He's dead.
You said they hung him, put nails in His hands
And a crown of thorns on His head."
I said, "I'll read it again but this time there's more,
And I believe that this is true.
His death wasn't the end, the beginning of life
That's completed in you.
Don't you see he did all this for you!"
(Chorus)
He was born of a virgin one holy night 
In the little town of Bethlehem
All the angles singing praises to the great I AM
He walked on the water, healed the lame, 
And made the blind to see(eee)
(and for the first time here on earth)
Did you know that God could be a friend.
Tho He never ever did a single thing wrong,
He was the one the crowd chose.
Then he walked and he died but 
Three days later (3x) HE ROSE!!!!!!!!
Three days later he rose!
You see he came, he lived, and he died.
But that was the end of the beginning.

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Invincibelle and Annabelle Hydrangeas 2013

I'm going to be adding 3 of these Invincebelle plants to my Hydrangea Wall Garden in the next few weeks.  I can't wait to have these "Pink Beauties" in my Garden!  I have had the Standard Annabelle Hydrangeas which are gorgeous - for over 3 years now and the plants are big and winter beautifully...with little special attention!  The blooms are bigger than my hand and we constantly...
have blooms until the last freeze.  I also have had Endless Summer Hydrangea plants for over 6 years and they do so well.

Here's a picture of our Annabelle Hydrangeas


Quick Facts about Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea

Bloom Color: Shades of pink ranging from baby pink to maroon
Exposure: Part Shade / Sun
Spread: 3' to 4'
Height: 3' to 4'
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9
Growth Habit: Deciduous large mounding shrub
Bloom Time: Large bloom flush in late May to early June and then Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea reblooms until late frost
Uses: Groupings or masses, perennial or shrub borders, specimen, winter gardens.
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Songbirds
Breeder: Spring Meadow Nursery
Botanical Nomenclature: Hydrangea: From the Greek hydro (water) and aggos (jar), referring to the shape of the fruit.  arborescens: tree like form.

INVINCIBELLE  Spirit Hydrangea is an exciting new hardy hydrangea that produces lush pink blooms that measure up to 8 inches in diameter. The first ever pink flowering mop-head hydrangea, Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea is a must-have new flowering shrub from Proven Winners Color Choice Shrubs. A vigorous growing hardy hydrangea down to USDA Zone 3, Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea delivers big pink flowers on 
 new wood. For hardy gardeners in northern climates, this tough reblooming hydrangea will become a focal point of your garden. No need to worry ever again about frost damage to delicate buds, Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea can even be cut back to the ground and will regrow the next year with vigor.

Invincibelle  Hydrangea  Origins:
This hardy hydrangea was bred by Dr. Thomas Ranney, NCUS of Mountain Horticultural Crop Research and Extension Center, who developed this plant selection from its parent, Annabelle Hydrangea. Annabelle Hydrangea is a midsummer-blooming Hydrangea arborescens selection that blooms on new wood each year. Unlike Annabelle whose flowers are large, white attractive balls with stems that are not sturdy enough to support the flowers during a heavy rain, Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea like Incrediball Hydangea has strong, sturdy stems that resist flopping even under the weight of the massive flowers.

This new selection of Hydrangea arborescens from the Proven Winners® Color Choice® Shrub program has sturdier stems and up to 4 times more flowers that Hydrangea Annabelle and best of all they flowers are a lovely shade of pink.

Invincibell Spirit Hydrangea Garden Uses and Care:
Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea is wonderful for mass plantings, for a hedge, in garden or perennial borders or when incorporated into a woodland setting. This showy smooth hydrangea is generally trouble-free from pests or diseases, making it a joy to add to any garden. Invincibelle Hydrangea  blooms on new wood, so even if killed to the ground by extreme weather it will still produce summer flowers the next season. For a season filled with blooms, plant Invincibelle Hydrangea with IncrediballTM Hydrangea and Quick Fire®Hydrangea, another great plant from Proven Winners Color Choice Shrubs. Quick Fire® Hydrangea  is the first hardy hydrangea to bloom every year and compliments Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea's blooms and bright dark green foliage.

Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea  is very adaptable, but thrives in rich, well drained, moist soil. This smooth hydrangea blooms on new wood and will tolerate being cut back hard or even to the ground. If you plant this hardy hydrangea in full sun, sufficient moisture is required. During hot, dry summers additional watering will be required to keep Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea flowering. 


The blooms are extremely attractive both in the landscape and as a cut flower. Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangeais a good choice for both fresh and dried flower arrangements. 

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Chandelier Shades

I have found some beautiful and creative Tutorials around Blogland. I will be sharing them here for all to see!  Just click on the links with the name of the Tutorial and you will be directed to that particular Blog and Post with their informative and picture-filled Tutorial...Bling-ed Up Shades

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Antiquing

Since today is Saturday and hubby is off from work, AND it's a sunny and somewhat warmer day, I'm in the mood to do some Antiquing.  Want to know what's on my Shopping List?  

Johnson Brothers Olde Britain Castles

and then a Vintage Johnson Brothers China Over-sized Tea Cup...
& Saucer
Friendly Village, The Well. 


I LOVE Roses, so I'd LOVE to find a Rose Mirror
Syroco - and not White!


Wild Turkeys


Friendly Village


Silverplate Flatware - Vintage
Heritage (pierced handle)


Mixed Set


Eternally Yours


Carnival Glass - just love it and this color!


Vintage Oval Mirror Trays


Fenton Glass Hurricane Lamps
(This is Poppy)


Syroco
Roses Clock


That's some of what is on my list.  I have my walking shoes on and a Mall to Shop!!

Monday, March 4, 2013

Timber Frame Idaho

An Idaho log-and-timber beauty showcases an innovative design that blends seamlessly into the rugged mountain landscape.  As an architect, he finds ways to fit gloriously designed homes into spots where Mother Nature might have other ideas. Such was the case with a recent customer who wanted his 2,800-square-foot getaway home nestled into Idaho’s Tamarack ski area. The unique design of this log & timber hybrid home represents the classic, rugged...
beauty of the frontier with the integration of stone and customized timber frame trusses. Built at Tamarack Resort 
in Donnelly, Idaho, this home was designed as a year-round getaway retreat.






This home is based on our award-winning Eagle's Nest floor plan. This design reflects a growing trend in hybrid log and timber homes, showcasing timber trusses and accents in combination with square milled log walls.


"We were able to come up with a design without a lot of steps or level changes," says Tim, who works at M.T.N Design, the in-house design firm for PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes. "It’s kind of a long and narrow home because of the lot." But the house, known as Eagle’s Nest, works wonderfully and looks as if it’s been perched on this spot for more then a century.


Beau Value, owner and president of Everest Construction, says the owner of Eagle’s Nest wanted the place to look like no other. Judging by the unique log-and-timber stunner that resulted, it’s clear the customer got exactly what he wanted.


Working with a design and materials from PrecisionCraft, Beau and his team were able to complete the four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom home in just 14 months, despite heavy snow during a particularly severe winter.


The pre-construction design process, though, took a little longer than usual."It was a difficult site to fit," says Beau of the home’s sloping corner lot near a mountain switchback. "There’s a road that goes by the site to access several homes at higher elevations, so we wanted to set the house on the slope. But we also wanted to protect the place so it felt private and not exposed to the road."


The solution, explains Tim, was to work with the challenging landscape, not against it. By adopting such a practical approach, they succeeded in tweaking on of PrecisionCraft’s standard layouts, the Eagle’s Nest plan from their Western Log & Timber series, to accommodate the site. The home is equally striking inside, combining all the rustic beauty of heavily adzed square Douglas fir logs with the elegance of squared timbers. Adding to the eclectic look, the place also boasts natural stone inside and out, vertical board-and-batten exterior siding, plentiful Craftsman-style windows and inviting, guest-worthy porches.


This mélange of materials and styles is fairly typical in a PrecisionCraft home. "We try to incorporate a good mix of glass and stone and wood," says Tim. "And quite often, we’ll mix timber and logs, or do a mixture of round logs with square timber, or even square timbers with handcrafted, tapered posts."


And when they do, the results are nothing short of spectacular. "I haven’t seen another home in the Tamarack area like this,” says Beau. “It has such a nice, cozy feel."


Home Details:

Square footage: 2,800
Builder: Everest Construction

Log Provider: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes
*written by Holly Smith | Photos by Roger Wade

Sunday, March 3, 2013

I Lift My Hands

Music and Signed
Lyrics below...


Be still, there is a healer 
His love is deeper than the sea
His mercy, it is unfailing 
His arms are fortress for the weak 
Let faith arise 
Let faith arise 
 I lift my hands to believe again 
You are my refuge, You are my strength 
As I pour out my heart 
These things, I remember 
You are faithful, God, forever 
Be still, there is a river 
That flows from Calvary's tree 
A fountain for the thirsty 
Pure grace that washes over me 
 Let faith arise 
Let faith arise 
I lift my hands to believe again 
You are my refuge, You are my strength 
As I pour out my heart 
These things, I remember 
You are faithful, God, forever 
 I lift my hands to believe again
You are my refuge, You are my strength 
As I pour out my heart 
These things, I remember 
You are faithful, God, forever 
 Let faith arise, 
let faith arise
 
Open my eyes, open my eyes 
Let faith arise, 
let faith arise 
Open my eyes, open my eyes 
 I lift my hands to believe again 
You are my refuge, You are my strength 
As I pour out my heart 
These things, I remember 
You are faithful, God, forever 
 And I lift my hands to believe again 
You are my refuge, You are my strength 
As I pour out my heart These things, I remember 
You are faithful, God 
You are faithful, God, forever 
 Let faith arise 
Let faith arise

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Silly Saturday - Shoes

I'm featuring some of the most unusual shoes...some that are even pretty cute.  Still others that are a big question mark in my mind.  Enjoy!
The Dog Shoe by Kovi Levi ...


The Slide Shoe by Kovi Levi


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Friday, March 1, 2013

The New Spitzer House

This is the 4th Post in a Series of Posts about the Spitzer House Bed and Breakfast Inn in Ohio.  If you missed any of the Posts, you can find them HERE.  Here is the Outside of the NEW Spitzer House Bed & Breakfast Inn.
HISTORY OF THE INN...

The Spitzer House is an 1890 Award Winning Victorian Bed and Breakfast. The Spitzer House boasts two elegant cherry staircases, stained glass windows and cherry and oak woodwork throughout. Filled with warm antiques, lacey linens and Victorian charm. We offer four cozy guestrooms, a beautiful dining room, relaxing parlor and in season a splendid flower garden. Guestrooms include bed and private bath with claw foot tub and shower. Our Honeymoon/Anniversary Suite includes charming whirlpool for two and king size bed.

Spitzer House Bed and Breakfast Inn
504 West Liberty Street
Medina, OH 44256
Ph: 330-952-2129

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I wasn't aware that the Spitzer House had been sold or 
that it had re-opened until I'd already begun
posting my photos of how it used to look under the
Ownership of Dale & Jan.

Imagine my surprise, when just for the heck of it, I Googled and found
the website with all the new information about the NEW Inn.  So, obviously,
hubby and I haven't stayed here since the old Inn closed and the house
went on the market.  But I was able to get a few photos of the NEW Inn.

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The Parlor



1st Floor King Size Room ~ Aaron
with a Tempurpedic Mattress, Fireplace & Whirlpool Tub





2nd Floor Queen Size Room ~ Ceilan
with a Memory Foam Mattress




2nd Floor Queen Size Room ~ Anna




2nd Floor King Size Room ~ Evalyn
with Whirlpool Tub for 2 



The Hospitality Bar



Down to Main Level - 2 Beautiful Stained Glass Windows



Dining Room



Exterior of the Inn in Fall



Arbor to the Garden



The Website for the NEW 
Spitzer House Bed and Breakfast Inn 
can be found HERE

They're on Facebook, too at:
Spitzer House Bed and Breakfast Inn

The Spitzer House Bed and Breakfast Amenities

  • Cable T.V.
  • Free Wireless Internet
  • DVD Player and Access to Our House Movie Collection
  • Alarm Clock
  • Desk /Work Surface
  • Luggage Rack
  • Hanging Space
  • Luxury Linens and Pillows
  • Bath Robes
  • Shampoo/Conditioner/Soaps/Lotions
  • Hairdryer
  • Full Southern Style Hot Breakfast is included in the room rate. Continental and to-go breakfast also available.
  • Coffee and Snack Bar Available
  • Individual Room Heating and Cooling Control
  • We will try to accommodate your special dietary needs, please let us know.

There is alot to see and do in Medina, especially if you are AntiqueRs like us!  


Some of my Recommendations are:

Miss Molly's Tea Room

 Address: 140 W Washington St, Medina, OH 44256
Phone:(330) 725-6830
Hours:   11:00am - 3:00pm - Monday thru Thursday AND Saturday
5:00pm - 8:00pm Friday
Noon - 4:00pm Sunday

Root Candles


Address: 623 W Liberty St, Medina, OH 44256
Phone:(330) 725-6677
http://www.rootcandles.com/

Sully's Irish Pub

Address: 117 West Liberty St. Medina, Ohio 44256
Phone: (330) 764-3333
http://www.sullysmedina.com/