How to Make A Natural Pumpkin Topiary : Halloween 2012 Ideas from HGTV

To make this fall porch decoration, we stacked three pumpkins in a planter then adorned the pumpkins in vines, greenery, baby's breath and a few feathers. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7PNiXL-YVy9ZfF7AM2s6gBFgPYXdIp8emrxr5_SjC_VlYISe31A_GVz6DYRev1s39c9yuEXckMoPO7ASTwlCAVCTQBSPLIilV6VP1ezf1dTegxgZGY2aNHawzTVjYQ2lFKl434-nBNOce/s400/Ways+to+Make+a+Pumpkin+Topiary++Halloween+2012+Ideas+from+HGTV-4.jpg" width="300" /></div><div class="section"><h2><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Tools and Materials</span></h2>serrated knife <br />scissors<br />hot-glue gun<br />3 pumpkins (we used faux pumpkins by Funkin)<br />painter's tarp<br />greenery (U-shaped) pins<br />grapevine (twigs)<br />1 to 2 long bows of artificial greenery (boxwood looking)<br />2 packages of dried flowers (baby's breath)<br />5 bunches of feathers<br />2 to 3 bunches of artificial flowers or grass-like (pom-pom) stems<br />1 large urn planter<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVq7BEhaAcRNnOO_r6Gz14QaDBRbGMMNkp6OsPoWpUIhsokDtdcPHCYklbOB6SN6Z8ihtkUzBwkgfyPDOb45E12kOnT0L_OvThGouSFMxpME7nGWRMwGQw9jE_faa5FuGcqCj5C-pYDaX_/s400/Natural-Pumpkin-Topiary+-+2012+-Ideas.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="section"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Paint and Prep</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;">In order to be able to stack the pumpkins, break off the stem of the bottom two pumpkins. or cut holes in the bottom of the top two pumpkins. Paint the pumpkins if desired.</div></div><div class="section"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Wrap in Vine</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;">On a painter's tarp, layout all the pumpkins and greenery. Start with the bottom pumpkin, unwind the grapevine and cut a piece to go around the bottom of the pumpkin, let some come up from the bottom a little. Use u-shaped pins to hold it in place.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5FgUQmbgMCSEfIibJB5MqSAKT6aYCTmphFwdjvP7sZlZaDg-VMBd8YOh6rsZQKnTr5uqMulRBgv-MMLihmaYJFGLikqorTmUF4yWTVe1ezeqmmOvmsINlzKHe8njho9PqNA9-N8U8OfgT/s400/Natural-Pumpkin-Topiary+-+2012+-Ideas-2.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Wrap in Greenery</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;">Cut a piece of the boxwood greenery and place it under the grapevine twigs, use pins to hold it in place.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheJJc2C4iUyLiuCB9rh2jJoNG4FEXzEKoeX9CfdRLY_4hmxvvNC23WTSQvi8Adcihlpj5gerS4n7oo1746lIsbIDKKBpSbEHGRl13WHxR0iYK3AOzCfreKkOaE3ywJtgmeQQ43Kqn_uWr/s400/Natural-Pumpkin-Topiary+-+2012+-Ideas-3.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Add Feathers</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;">Place three of the five bunches of feathers around the grapevine. You may want to use the scissors and cut off most of the stem and then tuck in the rest in between the pumpkin and the grapevine. Use a hot-glue gun (medium heat) to keep in place.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_sKQnlGo30RX8-0aacySlpF6qtIfjjpV4ZAcAk8t-yDQOWb5kzz2xPTpsRwjmpIFNOx371c54xeqa7I7bx8ZJxV3bYMMKwPh9x2WTRAcLK7pLR7djIInrvEFYFmm-YZc0m_7aK7bM1j6/s400/Natural-Pumpkin-Topiary+-+2012+-Ideas-4.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Add Flowers</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;">Cut pieces of the flowers and its greenery then tuck them into the grapevine around the base and glue into place.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidkhtmTjjAJq0zZwjXtLwCU7dZiUBP3R42yXlaaJQASP27gigsU7oe9eQDMPUBLGRWGZhmRSZiqjw_XKGcV3a6sfRk9lPPvvEzWKMNCIscwKPzlVHWDaWP2sFJg4We97WJf7vNSgN0zAJR/s400/Natural-Pumpkin-Topiary+-+2012+-Ideas-5.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Fill in With Baby's Breath</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;">Use dried flowers to fill in the rest, make sure some pieces will hang over the edge of the urn.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAq1SDYMyiFnw-zjVUi_imsKcHtkNep2Fx6fgyT_i98uvNYtkwALA3bJyZRkCdIGM2u-1q3hkp3iA6px897Ty0t5xPK5xZ9qhqd6-jF4nfM1aChY4Jz5kd_I1vY6Q73pAv6yU7xBwqXRL2/s400/Natural-Pumpkin-Topiary+-+2012+-Ideas-6.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Continue onto the Other Pumpkins</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;">Repeat the steps on the upper two pumpkins, but don't use as much decoration as you did on the base pumpkin.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrP3avUZXwlSTbiJYzfPGeQ5S3CT-pKA6xgM-P_AClI_8vqSWRQjZGyPCQIOO5P_nAeAhCuBKL1kISryC9YSftfZ-TPHrO6bnMt57swVSBSP93YJ_EH8w9zzJWd9SMPK2oa4MHl8X5MYO8/s400/Natural-Pumpkin-Topiary+-+2012+-Ideas-7.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="section"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Use the Tarp to Stuff the Urn</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;">We used our tarp not only as a work surface, but we put it in the bottom of the urn to bring the height of the pumpkins up close to the top of the urn. If a tarp doesn't work, try rocks, packing peanuts or old towels. Place the pumpkins in the urn on top of the tarp, allowing it to sink slightly into the middle of the tarp. Make sure none of the tarp shows or the inside edges of the urn.</div></div><div class="section"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Fill in Where Necessary</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;">When everything is in place, fill in any blank spaces with more flowers, feathers or even birds.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDtSpzBSLb4FnpoywTcnTl_p5_j9OGik6vcpOzF6HJLa9p32I1hhOLFmqXFblfiue0dQTRStdOCuy2-4LyrrBJ5smolP3i9ehz422KN4JQ5C40OT1DpDdUmUbwgRd3D8SfOH8BOnOuMRCg/s400/Natural-Pumpkin-Topiary+-+2012+-Ideas-8.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>

How to Make A Natural Pumpkin Topiary : Halloween 2012 Ideas from HGTV

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Nightclub Interior Design | Cube | DMAC

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg33gomyYXy_euXFL1DdREJIOgUPTksr19fXpdYBLqRRymI2NpGIbrGvCsA-5RBYilHCZ2XvOjong1r6YcVr2vPhL6NXYIbkMfK5NUR_p8Vx3IjZZ26p_Xy6li0kt7vzskils8W11pVjaM/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg33gomyYXy_euXFL1DdREJIOgUPTksr19fXpdYBLqRRymI2NpGIbrGvCsA-5RBYilHCZ2XvOjong1r6YcVr2vPhL6NXYIbkMfK5NUR_p8Vx3IjZZ26p_Xy6li0kt7vzskils8W11pVjaM/s640/1.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA_QTAOaGQeaU0BkE5K5GIsu1RhXMAA2yQNhxQEjmV-Rmqlkley-VYdzHzSQnWfFy1Em4_zfofm7c2XMuXkk-U_GBMH8BbLhpHY6QG5TWV9GAXfpPCu0B6ydA7sPJIZvSg1onMwPSYNLU/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA_QTAOaGQeaU0BkE5K5GIsu1RhXMAA2yQNhxQEjmV-Rmqlkley-VYdzHzSQnWfFy1Em4_zfofm7c2XMuXkk-U_GBMH8BbLhpHY6QG5TWV9GAXfpPCu0B6ydA7sPJIZvSg1onMwPSYNLU/s640/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beyond the restaurants, DMAC also unveils Cube, the nightclub that alternates from a sports bar experience to a full-fledged performance venue. Passing through ingeniously designed heavy dark wood doors that function as interlocking “steps” and reveal a rhythmic geometric pattern when closed, guests enter the sports bar replete with retractable monitors above a grand rectangular bar of hand-sculpted pine and mesquite wood blocks. Descending a half-flight to a dance floor, a shift in tone and function is palpable through the complex lighting system, acoustic web and additional sensuous textures and materials, including velvety gray drapes, chains as curtains, and even a backlit wall created from inverted baby bottle nipples that is surprisingly abstract and sophisticated. The stage as focal point, which is scaled and equipped for A-list performers, draws guests to the dance floor, which reflects the light effects and images cast from the ceiling. Just beyond stage left, an outdoor terrace offers the vibe of a boutique hotel rooftop, complete with a twelve-foot fireplace. With the attention to technical capabilities and a sleek, sexy design vocabulary, DMAC’s Cube is sure to become a hot spot for guests from within the Casino and beyond........<a href="http://www.dmacarch.com/15564/201705/featured/cube">more</a>

Nightclub Interior Design | Cube | DMAC

Beyond the restaurants, DMAC also unveils Cube, the nightclub that alternates from a sports bar experience to a full-fledged performance ven...

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Bar Interior Design | Hugo's Frog Bar | DMAC

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihFTkwEtEViwUAcyv1PUiyabZU5e2vll41p3IfNq22_98GKWKKVr2enstBhIpQnPGBE3ebCIibQUvsl70JmAAfkbc8SDNju0ZDOvwlQSmZbDXzKB3vT-mWpgvnP9dFj_VaOLXwPRKztYw/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="439" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihFTkwEtEViwUAcyv1PUiyabZU5e2vll41p3IfNq22_98GKWKKVr2enstBhIpQnPGBE3ebCIibQUvsl70JmAAfkbc8SDNju0ZDOvwlQSmZbDXzKB3vT-mWpgvnP9dFj_VaOLXwPRKztYw/s640/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjev0t1lCzLyGiwS8DvlWy_W_H6pbGE1pV6wS3gYAVgcdcNOTtYPEXhT3CA2uaz3ckxMgSucCS-sU0DNT9w-CRgMaoiOJv-8Vd33yoOPGS2flEeA4WjtWy4iMzYqxe6FroL5fIJG0XLZjI/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="411" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjev0t1lCzLyGiwS8DvlWy_W_H6pbGE1pV6wS3gYAVgcdcNOTtYPEXhT3CA2uaz3ckxMgSucCS-sU0DNT9w-CRgMaoiOJv-8Vd33yoOPGS2flEeA4WjtWy4iMzYqxe6FroL5fIJG0XLZjI/s640/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The finest in-house establishment and a destination in itself, Hugo’s departs from its downtown sister through DMAC’s clarification and modernization of the design, featuring a façade of dark wood blocks with openings that offer vignette views of the interior. Echoed by a unique patterning of wood frames installed along the back wall and in the custom-built wine lockers for high rollers, the rectilinear forms find their counterpoint in circular-patterned black and white floor tiling and the whiskey barrel-ringed ceiling. As a focal point, the private dining room features a mural-scale image of an underwater ship with a patina surface. The totality is a warm and familiar but more sensuous environment in which to feast and repose........<a href="http://www.dmacarch.com/15564/202141/featured/hugos-frog-bar">more</a>

Bar Interior Design | Hugo's Frog Bar | DMAC

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2012 Black and White Halloween Decorations Ideas

<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="largeImage vert-enl" id="img-2" jquery1349175756186="137" sizcache="135" sizset="14"><div class="imgpanel" jquery1349175756186="147" sizcache="135" sizset="17" style="bottom: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Make Halloween memorable for you and the kids with these spooky, yet chic displays.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="by-line"><i><span style="color: orange;"><b>By : Kim Stoegbauer</b></span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86kWZ6QdssQKtn1m_8wnyaMrtlZZLQ7zmWx8_datoqMJraalRxBAEPDmrW8fuZXaEP5H1gGtZTw0MYxKvyZ2MsTPCi6z28Gmpxlb-hoS9bHfgMKy7Mm8SjFbMPOecyPY8fDkYE7NkEWd6/s640/Black-and-White-Halloween-2012-Decorations-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 jquery1349175756186="257" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Spooky Banner</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><cite jquery1349175756186="263" style="font-style: normal;">I designed this spooky banner to hang on my fireplace mantel. If you like crafting with paper, you will love this project. The banner stores easily for you to bring out each Halloween season. </cite></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqdU5SezjGLSorYuzjblDhveFZBbiRRzj69xpKmZgI03XMlHr_U05UJNy0d7HPmOITgIspntDVmGd1OKiNaWnl7ohCerH8xHf4VzEgufEfh9Q2t2p8p3I2AhbPNRdbKAjqcRBbGvPcSaHy/s640/Black-and-White-Halloween-2012-Decorations-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 jquery1349175756186="235" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Faux-Feather Garland</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><cite jquery1349175756186="241" style="font-style: normal;">A regular green-leaf garland from the craft store turns into a fabulous Halloween decoration when spray-painted black. The featherlike leaves on the garland we used reminds us of black crows, perfect for the Halloween season.</cite></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_GxknqPzdHkhMaAAsb1pP5IXfrhKJf4HMvooIzAwZUt138C8Hugmdlo8tNmAUqfCm-aCEYKpLExeZ-sMDJ2C0syWTg_NpQmP1g7fjLupl0S8gL_94lxdcBoAGQ04PTuBKeHCrlgLPscN/s640/Black-and-White-Halloween-2012-Decorations-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 jquery1349175756186="214" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Chair Garland</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><cite jquery1349175756186="220" style="font-style: normal;">To create this garland, we used basic white coffee filters. You just need an easy-to-find inexpensive needle, ribbon or twine and a bit of time to create a ruffled chair garland. Another idea is to make it longer and hang from your mantel or banister.</cite></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2wmRo_9B9mzHD1C-TH0eCxkyxkfpwM6Sqw3UYtlFgEGPyWfIu8JDVoBoyKEDUPchsDu5KSgItcbcFUCIHjnu4Pf5MEl5Bs890gJAjb3pY7LjL4sx6EU42r7L3yAQLitlxpA-snVWhEBo/s640/Black-and-White-Halloween-2012-Decorations-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 jquery1349175756186="193" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Creepy, Crawly Lamp</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><cite jquery1349175756186="199" style="font-style: normal;">The simplest of ideas can often also be the most effective. This pretty ruffled lamp turns scary with a large rubber spider crawling up the shade</cite></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCFZTbCiNCR4NdC-0UlR09u6gPuxy0vNKJJehllX9U9UG_7mC6Lqn-7jbfgwxsZ08DivNllgGgkRgk1p1mpkC97dfSU8KNULCNNIjHPRBI-T2pJhWWbbEG00JL7D0MgS688Xq54_IcXdqy/s640/Black-and-White-Halloween-2012-Decorations-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 jquery1349175756186="172" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Hand Candy Bowl</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"> <cite jquery1349175756186="178" style="font-style: normal;">Turn an average white bowl into a spooky candy container by attaching a creepy hand to a foam block (to keep it upright) and then fill with Halloween candy. Kids and adults alike will fear placing their hands into this eerie dish. Will getting the candy be worth the scare?</cite></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg90ZxgFEwG0c2u6EveUs62lN9PVKYbN7LkpdtYDWOO785H-peyXbaD1C-YT5dA0seeSajuYx_1j1GEjgSWZTZvZ5_HN8AllKb5E3MVKZ3ZB2McmfWpCCvoDwUjtgbvh9CUC5tBsBvUJw6/s640/Black-and-White-Halloween-2012-Decorations-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 jquery1349175756186="150" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Hanging Heads</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"> <cite jquery1349175756186="156"><span style="font-style: normal;">We love using glitter for Halloween projects, especially black glitter. Find papier mache objects, like these skulls, at the craft store, add glitter using a spray adhesive or glue, then hang from your chandelier with ribbon or string. A sure bet for creeping out your dinner guests</span>.</cite></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHUvSX-izOWcwrGpI4R3WZNZrCM4UvxVyIYy9VAmsc5p5pAd21oMI0JhgsxPx-YVXwdFwXroSij0MOYpEzslD-aGN3dB94ss_BP2kLq2rDczvlGz7kVS48hKA19E68KpzAhRotPmu1Ywu/s640/Black-and-White-Halloween-2012-Decorations-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 jquery1349175756186="122" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Head on a Platter</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><cite jquery1349175756186="134" style="font-style: normal;">Off with his head! A scary skeleton head looks even creepier when presented on a pedestal cake plate. Just find the most frightening skull you can and put him on display. Screams and squeals are sure to follow.  </cite></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrNro1WOV3PpKgIff9sYmVSlM5BKCTsuAp7JA1LZb2ZXvCq1AmN97xP9qHgMfg3hZe_qZWQXiQ-7S8CwZS_pex6WTO9miCcvDTQRDQZd-9EKzoOgGoih7tfweGx7q4vqrHfaVCtWq2fh7/s640/Black-and-White-Halloween-2012-Decorations.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Spider Wreath</span></h2><div style="font-style: normal; text-align: center;">This fabric wreath is simple to make and can be used for many occasions by changing the embellishments. The mini black-glitter spider clips contrast perfectly with the bright white fabric. With just a few basic materials and tools from the craft store, you can dress up your front door for Halloween.</div>

2012 Black and White Halloween Decorations Ideas

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DIY Christmas 2013 Stockings : Easy Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This holiday season, dress up your fireplace or bannister with one-of-a-kind, DIY stockings. </span><br /><br /><b><span style="color: orange;"><i>By : Brian Patrick Flynn </i></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTAOhsQPsYtg__Do6P9UpSqhIeBSzzn7AOWjVe_5zzmDS5rtrPXtfnqNu6_ec19jDMZk0mEpA_N_wR2Xg4nCYkCh2C0ZK6X2-aNph5XZwaLoI6Sc_sk6Purdo5RS_nLkNqaPPfbl-0V_s/s640/DIY-Christmas-2013-Stockings-Easy-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This green and black stocking features small, wardrobe-inspired touches. The cuff is made from plaid fabric cut to size and is attached with iron on adhesive tape, while the front showcases leather toggles normally seen on coats and jackets. Elements of apparel are excellent ways to bring couture touches to stockings bought off the shelf. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBaY9VC5wy2qRyzO8BVSJaRK7tm1ivzXWVb4ijd3V0B38iJtkhM6F165_K5VwT4RJohHCCCwLNiM8QJ2THJPcClRX1VI05SlW-ohdKv9T8vtsEmWzSxv9zj3OLGB2ylXXd1p6QTU_nB9Q/s640/DIY-Christmas-2013-Stockings-Easy-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bring a warm, tailored touch to your mantel with menswear stockings. Choose herringbone, houndstooth, check, plaid or stripes made of cotton, wool or velvet in masculine tones. Cut the fabric to size using a basic template from the Internet, then either sew the edges with thread or fuse them together using iron-on adhesive tape. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZwV5_3TdUleUHCSn7zOHl0mXCUa5xfn18dP0tODKI72i0XP3HBZMcB6VACXZ_yzYgXQxTFEEzfD0YCbsG1ywRbn4EaiB3Zw81nYBVVTHZbBlRyYZD7BVKE3x1IAxHNIbiwOfOmwqe6M/s640/DIY-Christmas-2013-Stockings-Easy-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Felt is one of the easiest fabrics to work with. The stiffness of felt makes it easy to trace and cut shapes, letters or silhouettes. Hang custom name stockings made entirely from felt that are equal parts personal and poppy. To identify each stocking, cut family members' names or initials out of felt, and adhere them to the stocking with fabric glue. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpXVhyphenhyphenHR_pF7o0YvoFVyT40uLq84729PD3-rgt8HFMEsKbEV5m0L92HN_QTM70cKYttu_T1afBNz0pfZtUZig19drXA4bOMinHtP5LxZBzClWnbAZUlUbDTTGi_XBoTQ7MqtbJuC-QQU0/s640/DIY-Christmas-2013-Stockings-Easy-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Give your stocking 3-D flair with house letter embellishments. Choose a specific style stocking, then decide on a coordinating font and finish. For a classic, masculine appeal, add a tarnished brass X to a plaid stocking with gold thread and a needle. Since the thread and house letter are similar in tone, the thread virtually disappears, resulting in a seamless, tailored look. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_kbujWX-I5sIGnmoWmZgUfxIBL4sUNi3LmaoyPaBP-0QxzaVQVZm2LWSao1xe18vQmEFKKoNWiNX6gKiSxaEyeJ1PSKCBmySadxYmfsonwyd_sf95KtXfHUuKAiTEkNPyzTLhYeLTrd4/s640/DIY-Christmas-2013-Stockings-Easy-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Coffee lovers will especially love the look and feel of repurposed burlap coffee bean sack stockings. To find them locally, simply ask your neighborhood coffee house for any discarded sacks they may have in the back. Many times, the staff will be more than happy to give them away for free. Coffee bean sacks can also be found online for approximately $5 per sack. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2gohEz5DtLRNm2flA92wv1u44NQoUqm5sAv3Dog84EdHLEL-z1eNFTJcOwELjY9Yj6YUzeMLi2UY1cB8Xm6vj_JvCfIhyphenhyphenblHhM3Z6V8Wdc5TQpsWgizbgidR-9aGYLpKiVHFtr44nTnI/s640/DIY-Christmas-2013-Stockings-Easy-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fabric trim is another quick and easy way to add a custom touch to stockings. Design Star season 7 contestant Britany Simon created this feminine stocking for a young girl by dressing it up with tassel trim. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTE-qVDnIulag_Qv3Rt6FchelNPql9ayYmJDTURMT13KgCU0TelMFZEub0O1Nz1RexZoNBiwIvVQNaijl_GdJG0VP4VuOw_lUHqeErUypcVJ_zl6DgLvnt9yMRg109YA4fjnRKSLtSZxw/s640/DIY-Christmas-2013-Stockings-Easy-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make it modern this holiday season with graphic felt silhouette stockings. Decide on a holiday shape that's easy to identify, trace it directly onto colored felt with a marker, cut it out with scissors and attach to a felt stocking body with fabric glue. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfi4V-fh72-J9Ylf4kXHBt6RbSFhM8hmxH8OMVjvw5L2db_tBcBxTI1lIV3wnrzPgGBzGEPcLyH39K1Yn61gx4KiOxB87mGsSSK4rjMGaGSLTq3CMbkaegjU6ARqPxciw7-53wh6zyiqE/s640/DIY-Christmas-2013-Stockings-Easy-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Put your old jeans to good use this Christmas as casual, farmhouse-chic stockings. Once the fabric is cut to size, consider adding another layer of interest with a holiday-inspired fabric on pockets or sewn on as patches. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyR2LM_5aEFbdEmuXJ5OkpZHnmWnFpDb68xfLXQ2f-9s7zhptTtjN1Bk5IvFcvGUUc9xst5v4U4UfLS-RoKdt0_juetvoVqkpMiyHehdbry-yAJILtiJPqyVrvVfkcd-CEOcXNYjpZRf0/s640/DIY-Christmas-2013-Stockings-Easy-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Give Dad something classic and nostalgic for the mantel this season with a varsity letter stocking. Buy vintage varsity letters online, and iron them on to the front of a basic or handmade stocking, or try stitching them by hand with a needle and thread. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8wPpqYyzlwsngqdpuMVEh3WcTVSAR5oU8gLWr35FGkgVctrrF8gbvzf1qqjsSBx79Sq_qyStpoNfZYpSeD6ysOtykBUpWnhp6EvPRuljTDWI7EQlKijgdbWMzTp1wcsZMANIE-ZTvsM/s640/DIY-Christmas-2013-Stockings-Easy-Ideas-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you've got old sweaters taking up room in your closet or dresser, give them new life this holiday season as warm, welcoming stockings. This can be a DIY project by deconstructing the sweater, tracing a stocking template directly onto it and sewing cut pieces together with yarn. For best results, drop the sweater off with a local tailor or your local dry cleaner for a minimal fee. Knit pieces require a higher level of skill for sewing than more malleable fabrics such as felt or cotton. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHrGkEh6YrOiGkg76YlAi_oVSvbCcAGZW9GADkERN5uAhAjN_8TRR7Huipf9YbJu_QJq9pmVtWp5lR5FvLCPpUHUElSK5i6CwJKBESdWTxCHCywWbcfI8XBVBHHsY7GC5uTqSBIlGXynQ/s640/DIY-Christmas-2013-Stockings-Easy-Ideas-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The texture of burlap can instantly warm up a room and add rustic appeal to your holiday decor. Give burlap a colorful, graphic update with a painted pattern. To do this, create a stencil in your desired pattern, place the stencil on top of the burlap and paint the pattern with a detail brush and acrylic paint. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2UOGZfJpjMRoC2811vaqbEKkpUAvcEILovlTm3XMwqfiw6OW8w1kLBi5Td9wglamPrkSRhf4rnkILb-7W-3VoCW4tzW4fxNlRY2-2qvfXqz-hWCdt_VZO8R_PTjzZqFw09QygmQEqXI/s640/DIY-Christmas-2013-Stockings-Easy-Ideas-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bring a touch of classic femininity to your mantel with a women's wear-inspired stocking. Find a fashion based pattern that works well with holiday decor, and add fashion accessories such as cameos or brooches for an elegant touch. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

DIY Christmas 2013 Stockings : Easy Ideas

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Hallo ihr da draussen,</span></em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia;">na....wie geht´s?</span></em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia;">Schön kühl draussen, ne?</span></em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia;">Ich habe neulich ein altes Tablett gefunden, spektakulär gell?</span></em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia;">Das Geblümte ist zwar schon etwas welk, aber es gibt schlimmeres...sie hätten orange sein können.</span></em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Dann habe ich wieder angefangen zu laufen.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Also mehr walken ...bzw. wandern, nicht joggen oder so .....viel zu ungesund.-))</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Also ich hatte nach dem Tod von Frollein Maximilane den Dreh nicht so recht bekommen, aber nun laufe ich jeden Tag  zwischen 8 und  10 km mit Herrn Lester.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Gut, 10 km ist noch nicht die Welt, aber ich laufe ja auch nicht geradeaus und sehe mir Schaufenster an, ich wohne im Schwarzwald, also Berge rauf und runter.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Und ich sage euch: WUNDERBAR</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Wie habe ich das vermisst.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Aber jetzt kam der Deckel drauf.-))</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0OidevIihvDLsd7ug6y5HL11csPhR4hG25kBP5iYLGCAUOUqkJLmHkRUDlZFAT3eC0akedZUs3iyRun9ZuU5vvCeV0nuz7xDFLrDGAvNbzxTwtWngLrevhtl6WLRxyCxRvqZLd-jJ3kM/s1600/rosen+pureshabby+pure+shabby+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0OidevIihvDLsd7ug6y5HL11csPhR4hG25kBP5iYLGCAUOUqkJLmHkRUDlZFAT3eC0akedZUs3iyRun9ZuU5vvCeV0nuz7xDFLrDGAvNbzxTwtWngLrevhtl6WLRxyCxRvqZLd-jJ3kM/s400/rosen+pureshabby+pure+shabby+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Dann war ich vor 14 Tagen einen ganzen Vormittag wech.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Ganz in meiner Nähe war der XXL Ostfriese, kennt ihr den?</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">War sehr sehr interessant.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZBQInb1jsrCBGYHhLtGcqNo1RcSHdhSrbJs93nQZ0C5gaKWmmSbb9xcsbDwA-JZzNaHOF1xerMlxFYe8GmE5_jZq-fEbYYU6afZAAw9GrmJaI4eJMaZVRFPUFqcW9wekr1qHAs6X0wGk/s1600/gengenbach+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZBQInb1jsrCBGYHhLtGcqNo1RcSHdhSrbJs93nQZ0C5gaKWmmSbb9xcsbDwA-JZzNaHOF1xerMlxFYe8GmE5_jZq-fEbYYU6afZAAw9GrmJaI4eJMaZVRFPUFqcW9wekr1qHAs6X0wGk/s400/gengenbach+011.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Auch ein Patient</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju383tXjSOOKgE2EPsciNwnXfW5VShR3IwiEwAumRP9RjGj0kHYAe5WsgeWiUfqk1iCrINg148ww9cB322lsh2nmyLF0KzEbPRa7snWGLx_g3AspmSaipOGmhr-UXvjQAlz2Na9IMa0f8/s1600/gengenbach+053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju383tXjSOOKgE2EPsciNwnXfW5VShR3IwiEwAumRP9RjGj0kHYAe5WsgeWiUfqk1iCrINg148ww9cB322lsh2nmyLF0KzEbPRa7snWGLx_g3AspmSaipOGmhr-UXvjQAlz2Na9IMa0f8/s400/gengenbach+053.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Kleine Kuschelhündchen....</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAP4pKJRUj57zp6Q2-_TwYWIFjs9O-vciTxo3QGqoHP7eVVzDwUQcreWmTZLVOwEobHiCzLh__Ok4efgRSf8ypk2x2DCanUZUfN68ghzkd3VEAXpg_zm-rq_fA7N_OpjEYu9bEOYVym2E/s1600/gengenbach+046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAP4pKJRUj57zp6Q2-_TwYWIFjs9O-vciTxo3QGqoHP7eVVzDwUQcreWmTZLVOwEobHiCzLh__Ok4efgRSf8ypk2x2DCanUZUfN68ghzkd3VEAXpg_zm-rq_fA7N_OpjEYu9bEOYVym2E/s400/gengenbach+046.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Beidseitige Irritation</span></em></strong></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYTP-4U2s0ciaau_8fkFKXvbwHJMPNeXCVvAVVZbFDCztycVePXatrFStKfbVX09xy0s224RRiAKzPmgAmiknKz1pax1Adjao2kpyrbiWgA9Ia82NeiRfYAGm7EzfNIDvFWw-MTJyMXA/s1600/gengenbach+016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYTP-4U2s0ciaau_8fkFKXvbwHJMPNeXCVvAVVZbFDCztycVePXatrFStKfbVX09xy0s224RRiAKzPmgAmiknKz1pax1Adjao2kpyrbiWgA9Ia82NeiRfYAGm7EzfNIDvFWw-MTJyMXA/s400/gengenbach+016.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Und dann kam diese Schönheit.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Ein Anblick der einem die Tränen und was sonst noch in die Augen trieb.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">20 Jahre alt und in einem absolut desolatem Zustand.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Auf dem Rücken zwei Furchen in dem das Regenwasser stehen konnte,</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">die Zähne.......die Vorderreihe so lang das die hinteren Malmzähne nicht mehr aufeinander trafen um das Heu richtig zu kauen.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Die Hufe vor Dreck gewölbt....und und und.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Nun muss man sich vorstellen, die Tiere wurden vor Publikum untersucht...die Halterin des Pferdes wollte im Erdboden versinken aber es gab kein Loch.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Ich möchte hier auch nicht über Tierquälerei  erzählen oder so, das ist alles zur Genüge bekannt.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Mir ist an dem Tag wieder so bewusst geworden wie chic es geworden ist jegliche Verantwortung aus den Händen zu geben.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Ob es die Kinder sind bei denen die Schuld meist bei den Pädagogen oder dem Freundeskreis gesucht wird.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Bei eigentlich allem.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Bei Tieren ist es numal besonders schlimm.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Sie leiden so lange und so leise.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">In diesem Fall hier WURDE das Tier versorgt, von Tierärzten.....Hufschmied etc etc......die Frau dachte das alles i.O sei.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Sie kam weil das Pferd lahmte und schwächer wurde.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Aber kontrolliert wurde die Arbeit der Leute nie.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Auch sie hat jegliche Verantwortung Fachleuten überlassen.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Aber Tamme Hanken hat ihr in seiner liebenswürdigen Art gesagt wo der Hammer hängt.-)</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Hätte sie mal selber dem Tier ins Maul geschaut, oder die Hufe angeguckt....viel Leid hätte man ersparen können.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Drum merket: </span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Vertrauen ist gut, Kontrolle ist besser.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Es geht um unsere Freunde.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Habt eine schöne Woche</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia;">Sabine</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDJXlqnau4-dMR0p98TZz9GbXfCNWLZ3HRfFjDj0M-5ORYmMeQTx7lEg661ld3v8mXIAYhpxkIbpbZn8PHrLYOQzzQu-KjVNktTjVxQRML6orhkqG3X1OTtZgSuiKRuEq0iw029LDgds/s1600/gengenbach+041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDJXlqnau4-dMR0p98TZz9GbXfCNWLZ3HRfFjDj0M-5ORYmMeQTx7lEg661ld3v8mXIAYhpxkIbpbZn8PHrLYOQzzQu-KjVNktTjVxQRML6orhkqG3X1OTtZgSuiKRuEq0iw029LDgds/s400/gengenbach+041.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Favorite Fall Decorating 2012 Ideas By H. Camille Smith

<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Welcome the arrival of fall and Thanksgiving guests with gorgeous decorations both indoors and out.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: orange;"><b><i> By H. Camille Smith</i></b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrAHCiIq3XqK-sQ61blEC44MmNezd6NZ6kZgjCQ_HBRHnYPmMiMOTyRYcyEHkIZDn7bRmcVbCpYDh6n5sB5ZQUN0HgcOwz-hCflQ1Jvj4ysDkV5S6NXrnhGEOozuPdiW3qZAKYELhTVMPY/s640/Favorite-Fall-Decorating-2012-Ideas-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Freshen Up Your Front Door</span></h2><div class="desc" style="text-align: center;">Variegated croton in saturated shades of green, gold and red surrounded by vibrant mums and pumpkins give HGTV fan gdiveris' front entry a colorful fall pick-me-up. Both plants are perennials and can either be brought indoors to weather the winter or, if you live in a warm climate, </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHyNoH45C-DY42C-j5g878-6E9FmoQe7T3ZjJdh2GrlNquAN9jy0n0V9bFvPPeX3JF1uPSMJZa5Eg2hYRd1gBhWBxsFiEvG0JSHKFszdA1yShzsPDcaFOIkLwITWb8E8stVuauUuykm1te/s640/Favorite-Fall-Decorating-2012-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Decorate With Fall Foliage</span></h2><div class="desc" style="text-align: center;">Give bookshelves, a mantel or any flat surface a auick fall fix with a sprinkling of autumn leaves. Gather pretty specimens from your own backyard or pick up a pack of the silk variety at your local craft store. Design by <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">Layla Palmer</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kLDztcjAWqC9hxiCr1poZQaoDXhQZ0ZjvAP9Hjq9iqEcy6IctgJs8UohOtEAwO4AaWT_a8g-m7Tyg9mrGxAE3CL5QfOGb1vW8rKSEDjKK5v2PmOIcy7FbYc7ajbswO7MCIS0uQjbRofm/s640/Favorite-Fall-Decorating-2012-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Company's Coming</span></h2><div class="desc" style="text-align: center;">Thanksgiving means gathering with your nearest and dearest to enjoy time together lingering over a well-set table. Ready your dining room for fall festivities by polishing the silver and breaking out the good china and crystal. Design by Sarah Richardson</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6PPSsNeVeXOQWQMbHB0ZMEBPrWJpgezDg0zpvuNJLPB2cuJsS8XVg54DM6V-2Lu_kFimiF-ascyXVfgsq-iX51cVqkpOPipIFnlgvuYUQZNMTyT-Dz3qZusp7h26PzDGAeoNkBvhOpH1l/s640/Favorite-Fall-Decorating-2012-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Accessorize With Autumn's Hues</span></h2><div class="desc" style="text-align: center;">A tall vase filled with scarlet maple branches creates a show-stopping fall arrangement in this Manhattan living room. Hints of burnished gold in the leather occasional chair, lamp and pillow warm up this cozy corner. Design by Rate My User Patrick</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5fCnC8FTJ5jS7XE2bMZsQX15zrzVPQUjEF_1gwRc88Flh2DfOKmiHGWEVKyd0uB2Ex-MDr_i3TcF8UQ1x4UJB_5zIGy7F0i_4Wxp8xqJqYEq8p0e2TA6s-ZOByQpL-AiBs-opg4miSi1/s640/Favorite-Fall-Decorating-2012-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">No Centerpiece Necessary </span></h2><div class="desc" style="text-align: center;">A few of our easy-to-create fall leaf streamers are all you need to decorate your Thanksgiving table. Best of all, skipping the centerpiece means there's nothing at eye level to block your view of the other guests.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ660NZShqm0Ir8JGzXnextej1yyJ9gdGXx2w_cYjiDMAl34ArrgdhaSp0pE0Nba_dmPg4IoVH1VRVlV33QkkW4G567IlknHtEq8ia4lQu3ReqcaetcUff5X957zQ3tk4ao3tX2y6BqP2Z/s640/Favorite-Fall-Decorating-2012-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Take the Celebration Outside</span></h2><div class="desc" style="text-align: center;">Weather permitting, move Thanksgiving dinner outdoors. A backdrop of fall-colored leaves and crisp air will provide the perfect setting for the feast.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl93o8PtkE2b4BNBaSmSQF2guOBkwXR8XM51Ne_ZOPlwhFRtFEBgHUysN4dlg5W9NaDvQEZYEhOqn8qAR4oXgrflRSGk-pOf2c1F4sARls0egz5CjuMLmWWhMZbTZ8n0FuQUprHh0Zyv8D/s640/Favorite-Fall-Decorating-2012-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Luxe Meets Lodge</span></h2><div class="desc"><div style="text-align: center;">The rustic lodge look is a perfect fit fot fall. Blending rustic textures with sophisticated finishes, it's the best of both worlds and can be as formal or informal as you like. This cottage at celebrity hideaway Blackberry Farm perfectly exemplifies the style with a custom-painted wall treatment that resembles sun-bleached pine and luxurious fabrics throughout. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCN7_BpDJs5pFasNP53TvZ7Hlqe4blHUvocC8In5BKqCQLkw45ntRxdaFz_j0fi_H_y9QiAvK9VQ3y9fq1q_DfOR-4DjWXdAk0_BCBCD2Blcru1O4vaqwIQ64eoTQLVx-gV8J-IR1q-S-/s640/Favorite-Fall-Decorating-2012-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Create a Wall Grouping With Fall Flair</span></h2><div class="desc"><div style="text-align: center;">Shop thrift stores and garage sales for assorted small frames then fill them with fall sentiments, black-and-white photos and pressed leaves. Design by <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">Layla Palmer</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0t3MqT8QfKFYVMZ5C7WASuk7HA9_rNNMvbrAAidbeXjCzG8k5_3EB6SFyUqghO7z7o5-dgwPj45lhlIqmv4FEPrzhs7D_36K3l7-nuFCjMjjDz0q6_NFi5jCit3vrwZBQXLBb7hR_3BSz/s640/Favorite-Fall-Decorating-2012-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Bring the Outdoors In </span></h2><div class="desc"><div style="text-align: center;">For most of us, fall is the last hoorah before winter's blustery weather truly sets in; enjoy a walk in the crisp air to gather clippings of flowering plants and colorful foliage. Fill small vases with your finds and place them throughout the house. If you're expecting overnight visitors, don't forget the guest room.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKrNJhgRqkrFdevz8nog8r2LV2SfxFWfXZLKw2zwLnOGnTKLxS_laCqs151DtDdwDkYsrhEbBc3v6DsEHaoGkHX53j9Q3t0517_WvZEn_AKRad89AUZxtbFSFKOO6OeGsH0WstvxD0AYW/s640/Favorite-Fall-Decorating-2012-Ideas.jpg" width="480" />\</div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Warmly Welcome Guests</span></h2><div class="desc"><div style="text-align: center;">Welcome guests to holiday gatherings with a beautifully decorated entry table. HGTV fan Patrick created this autumnal display by placing golden gingko and bittersweet branches in a large sculptural vase. Pears piled in a rustic stoneware bowl, a ready bottle of wine and low dish of nuts are all reminders of the harvest. Design by Rate My Space user Patrick.</div></div>

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