Friday, June 25, 2010

Country Hoedown ~!









To celebrate our Winter Solstice this year, we have decided to have a 'HOEDOWN'. Friends and family time which really is always so exciting for me. My Brother and his friend will be playing live music. This week the children and their neighbor friends, made decorations and helped me get ready for the event tomorrow night. They made tissue paper flowers, lanterns and painted the sign for the hoedown. Our school house is the venue for the night. I have cooked all afternoon. The last minute preparation left for tomorrow. Brogan made some homemade ginger beer yesterday. I see the raisins are floating on top already.

I also managed to finish Olivia's lavender scarf..She's beaming~ I have also revamped an old cupboard for her room. I am yet to decide what to do with it. A white wash paint with pink country roses for the front. I have always loved the idea of an atelier..a special place for all her arts and crafts. She is also desperate for a shoe cupboard. Time will tell

I too had my kitchen surfaces re-surfaced .. looks so much better.

I have not been around blogland for a while..I hope you are all well and in happy spirits.

A happy weekend to all~!
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15 comments:

  1. LindaJune 25, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Dear Suz
    We are all very excited for the Hoedown tomorrow night! Livy's scarf turned out beautiful! Jen and Erin really enjoyed helping with the decorations:)
    See you tomorrow
    Love
    Linda

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  2. TammyJune 25, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    It sounds like it will be so much fun...enjoy yourselves! :) :) :)

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  3. momma raeJune 25, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    looks like that's going to be a fun party!!

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  4. eidolonsJune 25, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Your kitchen is gorgeous! So airy! Color me jealous. (:

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  5. angJune 25, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    I am from the Southern US originally. It's fun to see other folks' hoedowns. I see you like enamelware too. My granny had so much of it when I was little. I wish I still had some from her.
    The scarf you made is divine.
    Have a great party!
    Angela~www.peachcoglo.typepad.com

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  6. mammamichiJune 25, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    hello, I love your blog! I like waldorf inspiration!

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  7. Tan FamilyJune 25, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Wow...ginger beer, lavender scarf...what a special day!

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  8. softearthartJune 25, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    what fun it is going to be. cheers Marie

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  9. Tonya GunnJune 25, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    Oh you and Linda are real life friends! So wonderful!
    Everything looks beautiful - wishing you a wonderful weekend.
    Tonya

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  10. Tonya GunnJune 25, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    Oh you and Linda are real life friends! So wonderful!
    Everything looks beautiful - wishing you a wonderful weekend.
    Tonya

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  11. kendraJune 25, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    so gorgeous! your home looks very inviting! hope to see dancing pictures! : )

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  12. BethJune 25, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    What fun! Everything looks just perfect. Elsa was laughing and laughing at finding Livy in almost every picture..."where is she hiding in this one?" :)Then she wanted to see what the rest of Olivia's bedroom looks like. Hint hint ;)
    xoxo
    Beth

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  13. UnknownJune 27, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    You have such a beautiful home. Seeing photos of it makes me miss South Africa. I hope you had a wonderful party.

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  14. JorgelinaJune 28, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Your kitchen is gorgeous!What fun!

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  15. suzanneJune 29, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Howdi girl friends~!

    Yes, its time we had another hoedown down in the meadow. Yes Tonya, Linda and I have been Neighbors for years now. Her children often play over at our house. See ya tomorrow Linda~!

    Wish you could all come!

    Lots of love
    Suzanne

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