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There have been a lot of delightfully fun posts in blogland lately with wonderfully revealing narratives by the blog authors. "7 Strange Things About Me" is one that I particularly like to read. I'm happy to learn that I'm not the only one out there with sometimes quirky tastes. I am adding my own little spin to the lists posted lately. Here are Things I Like. This is a partial list. I like so many things! I just thought you all might be interested in a few. And if we share the same likes, that is all the better!
1. I like swaps.
I participated in Missy Ballance's Owl swap. One of my partners is Valerie. Look what she made and sent me! Valerie is a talented scrapbooker and seamtress. She made me the cutest owl oven mitt, and owl shadow box! This generouse lady also sent a halloween banner, owl stamp, glittery owl, and wonderful owl on a pumpkin! Thanks so MUCH! XXXOOO!
I also participated in Hop Hop Jingle Boo's black cat and pumpkin swap! My partner, Ele, who is a master of the paper arts, sent me this bounty! A box and cone, she made from ball trim, vintage images, and MORE, was full of delish candy! She also included srpinkles, a cookie cutter, napkins, a fab black Halloween tree, a crocheted cloth, and fabulous coasters! What a generous lady! Please visit Ele's blog! Such romantic and pink fun there! Thanks so much, Ele! XXOO!
2. I like my Australian Cattle Dog. Some people think she's funny looking. I think she's cute! She barks a lot and is too smart for her own good. She also likes our living room couch.
3. I like cute things. Need I say more about this planter?
4. I like candy corn. Pretty, sweet, and 100% sugar!
5. I like my elves collection. Hubby and son think they're creepy.
6. I like my Scotty magazine holder. Suzy at GeorgiaPeachez, my BFF, gave this to me two Christmases ago!
7. I like kitsch. This plastic Pepe pig bank fits the bill and sits on our deck!
8. I like small plants. The shorter, the better!
9. But I also like fall mums. Look at this one! We got it this week! It's HUGE!
10. I like fabric. Lots of it! Here is my stash which I keep in the hallway leading to my office/studio!
11. I like paint-by-number. This is one of many we have on our walls. The Smithsonian did a show of paint-by-number a few years ago. What's good enough for The Smithsonian, is good enough for us!
12. I like my collection of pots, some of which I keep on a pink flower cart.
13. And, of course, I like...I mean I love Lucy!
14. I also like to shop for old things. I bought these dolls saturday in a silent auction sponsored by our local church.
15. I like The Office. I first saw the British version and was thrilled whe I heard there would be an American version. It is my favorite show!
16. And I like, really like, my blogland friends! XXOO! Beth
I like your collections and I think you must like the color green too. I want your fabric collection!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | September 30, 2007 at 12:16 PM
Nice list cutie! I like my BFF! xo, suzy
Posted by: suzy | September 30, 2007 at 12:36 PM
That was so much fun to read and your visuals added the extra punch! Your fabric stash is amazing. A crafty girl could certainly get lost in there!
Posted by: Ele | September 30, 2007 at 05:43 PM
GREAT post Beth. I love the 'cute' planter! I like you pretty good, too ;-) Thanks for sharin' all the fun and lovelies.
Posted by: jen | September 30, 2007 at 10:43 PM
Loved your post. I love that scottie dog magazine holder. Adorable!!! Love candy corn and I LOVE LUCY too!!! Didn't see anything I didn't like.
Posted by: sharon | September 30, 2007 at 11:42 PM
You know I'm right there with ya on the loving "I Love Lucy" !!!!!(and the fabric stash, and the Halloween candy, and, and, and, and .....)
Posted by: Mary Anne Drury | October 01, 2007 at 10:37 AM
I love both versions of the OFFICE too!
By the way, sign-ups for my new swap opened today if you are interested!
-Amy
Posted by: Amy | October 01, 2007 at 11:44 AM
Your dog is absolutely beautiful. Amazing coloring and such soulful eyes. Very very cute!
Posted by: kelly | October 01, 2007 at 07:43 PM
Your dog is absolutely beautiful. Amazing coloring and such soulful eyes. Very very cute!
Posted by: kelly | October 01, 2007 at 07:43 PM
I really like your style ! Your things are so cute. I love the little dolls you picked up and the pottery on the vintage pink flower cart are so sweet. I think I could move right in and feel so at home. Thanks for letting me peek inside.
Blessings,Shelley
Posted by: Shelley | October 01, 2007 at 08:27 PM
Thaks for the email. Please stop by and visit my blog Daisy Bouquet.
Posted by: Mary Isabella | October 01, 2007 at 10:12 PM
Love all your photos, but I have to agree with your hubby , ELVES creep me out too!
Drooling over your fabric stash!!
Posted by: Monicaa | October 01, 2007 at 11:37 PM
Gosh so many lovely things here on this blog...Love the photos and decor!
Posted by: Robyn | October 02, 2007 at 03:30 AM
hello from rainy wet london....so this post about you has convinced me that your my fave blogger ever, you dont fail to make my heart beat a little faster when i see pics of your world and your collections....love love love everything about you. xxxxxxx
Posted by: steven | October 02, 2007 at 09:42 AM
what a fun list! Holy Fabric Stash!! I like your likes!
I did the weird things about me one and looking back, I should have done this take on it! Makes you less weird!!
xo natalea
Posted by: Natalea | October 02, 2007 at 02:13 PM
there's a lot I like there too,especially the doggie snuggled into the sofa! xo
Posted by: Rachael | October 03, 2007 at 03:12 AM
Clowns are creepy. Elves, no. By the way, that is the cutest planter I have ever seen!
Posted by: Peta | October 05, 2007 at 07:11 PM
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! Look at all of your fabric! Sister, my teeth dern near fell out of my mouth! I thought my collection was enormous, but you have me beat by a hundred yards! You know that I love the scotty dog magazine rack!! Fun!! I love little elves, too, but mostly mine are Christmas ones. My boys think they are creepy, too, as well as my vintage santa claus collection. This was a fun post! xo, Becky
Posted by: Sweet Cottage Dreams | October 06, 2007 at 01:27 PM
Loving the scotty dog magazine holder and the elves collection with the green pottery! Would love to see more!
Posted by: Rosemary | October 07, 2007 at 11:37 AM