Grits and Glamour: March 2011

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Barb @ GritsandGlamour: Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States; Hello - my name is Barb Garrett, and I am passionate about decorating and cooking, even though my real "paying" job is as a Real Estate Broker. I am the proud wife of a retired Marine Colonel whom served 30 yrs, and the even prouder mother to an Army Calvary Scout, and mother-in-law to a beautiful "daughter" who was also a former Army Soldier. They have blessed me with two precious grandsons...my heartbeats. I am offically known as "Grammy."

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My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less - Please visit Spiritual Sunday to fill your heart with joy. Thank you, dear Charlotte. I am also linking to Natasha's Pinning and Singing On The Weekend at 5 ...
9 hours ago
Front Porches and Sweet Tea

~Live Beautifully~ - This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you do today is important b...
9 hours ago
~*~Harvest Moon by the Lake~*~

I knew you were coming so I baked you a cake.... - A Red Velvet Cake! With cream cheese frosting, the heart is red jimmies (sprinkles for those of you who don't live in Wisconsin) and chopped walnuts on the ...
9 hours ago
Mary's Meanderings

This has been quite the week! 1000 Gifts - Goodness this has been a week! Lost my day planner which I am totally in reliance on to tell me what to do each day! Broke my computer after tripping on...
10 hours ago
White Spray Paint

Blue and White Inspiration: Theirs and Mine - [image: IMG_8146] (My favorite book on blue and white.) My love of blue and white began years ago and has never lessened. I thought I would shar...
12 hours ago
The Lettered Cottage

Simple Starfish - We’ve got a sweet little giveaway from Simple Starfish to share with you today! Up for grabs, courtesy of Christine- the sweet gal who creates them, is one...
13 hours ago
lifeingrace HAS MOVED

The Pearl Event Update - I can hardly wait for March 10th to get here! I’m giddy with excitement and shaking in my boots all at the same time. Only 41 days left……. In case you mi...
16 hours ago
The Apothecary Shop...

A Feel Good Post.... - *Something to warm your heart on a cold January day..true love at it's finest! *
17 hours ago
My little cottage in the making

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE TIME - This morning I got up early to go help deliver over 55,200 boxes of cookies to the troops in our area. That's a lot of cookies! It was so organized and e...
19 hours ago
CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT

Vintage French Valentine Pillow - [image: 055]I have another quick Valentine project for you and, of course, it’s vintage and frenchy! I like it because it’s seasonal without being too cute...
19 hours ago
Style Sisters

Grilling tonight! - Since the weather here in Utah is so nice I am going to grill some fresh tuna for dinner tonight. I forgot about this amazing grilled tuna salad I made al...
20 hours ago
Twirl and Taste

Stella Parton "Tell It Sister, Tell It" Dolly's Younger Sister Laughs, Sings, Prays, Cooks her Dill Potato Salad and Tells Her Story of Faith, Love, and Survival - Stella Parton’s memoir of memories, music and miracles is overwhelming with a SOLD OUT first run of 10,000 copies. Stella cried, prayed, fought, laughed...
20 hours ago
My Sweet Savannah

~deal of the day~ - *Are you kidding me?* *I was browsing Z Gallerie's site this morning and found* *these.* *What?* *Is there something wrong with buying curtain panels at 5:3...
23 hours ago
Nesting Place has moved!

Bird Watching {and a last chance giveaway} - Layla introduced us to Kristen Alber’s home it’s the perfect mix of cozy and peaceful and forgiving Pure Genius: A Barnwood Headboard With Built-in Light @...
1 day ago
Southern Hospitality

Photo Editing with Photoscape - Pin itThere’s been a lot of screaming all over blogland when recently, it was announced that Picnik photo editing is closing down in April. Lots of blogge...
1 day ago
Miss Janice

CELEBRITIES AND THE BIRKIN BAG - Yes, celebrities do love the *Birkin* bag. *Birkins* are all over Hollywood and Beverly Hills! Bless Martha Stewart's heart, she carried her brown *Birkin*...
1 day ago
Wsprsweetly Of Cottages

~GOOD GRIEF.... - I just noticed the date that I last did a post and I am ..realizing that I am in a total funk. I got nothing! I try to visit a few blogs each day and somet...
1 day ago
Cherry Hill Cottage...

sweet gifts~ - It's so cool being a Lollie... ...look what my friend Judy Clark sent me in the mail today. I was so HAPPY and surprised, I cried. I love this lil pillow.......
1 day ago
Note Songs

Springing Up - Hello, Dear Ones! I'm getting Spring fever even though it's not time yet! I don't care! I really enjoy Christmas and all of the Christmasing but it feels ...
1 day ago
Between Naps on the Porch

9 Tips for Better Blog Photos - Over the past year I've gotten a lot of emails/comments asking if I would share some information about taking photographs for blogs. I've been a bit reluc...
1 day ago
Nina's Nest

Finishing the Basement - Our basement has been a dark hole with 4 lightbulbs scattered about....not inspiring for someone who needs to organize, throw out, give away, etc. The BEST ...
1 day ago
Happy To Design

Valentine's 2012 at Happy To Design - * * *Hello my friends...I hope you're having a fabulous day!* * As you are reading this...I am on my way to Texas to be with my family. As many of you know...
1 day ago
JUST A BEACHKAT

LET'S PLAY - ***Saturday morning, edited to add - it's so fun reading your answers! Thanks for playing along*** It's the weekend and it's time to play. Let's play tag...
1 day ago
the angelo:HOME blog

forklifts and frappuccinos... - Do you like being photographed? Are there certain ways that you prefer to be photographed over others, or maybe in a particular setting? I don't like it a...
1 day ago
Once Upon a Plate

Grapefruit-Avocado Salad ~ Healthy & Clean Eating - Yes, in my hemisphere it's winter, but I still enjoy a healthy salad ~ no matter what the weather, and this one utilizes the fruits and vegetables available ...
1 day ago
That Old House

Color Of The Year - Not to be thought old-fashioned and out of date, *That Old House *has requested that she be snazzed up with the *2012 Color Of The Year.* According to *...
1 day ago
Alabama Slacker Mama

I miss this! - I miss buying super-cute little girl's clothes! (from Target) I wonder if I could get Chelsea to dress like this again???
1 day ago
A Stroll Thru Life

Some Things Just Don't Work - The best layed plans of mice and men just don't work sometimes. I had these gorgeous fabrics and wanted to use them all together. Well, that turned out ...
1 day ago
Kristen's Creations

Dallas Market Trends - I hope you are having a wonderful Saturday! Unfortunately I have a head cold, but am trying to make the best of it...I can't hear a thing! lol...Maybe I'll...
2 days ago
Southern Inspiration

Friday Fives........ - So glad you made it for FRiday Fives........let's dive in! 1. When is the last time you had a sleepover party? 2. What is your favorite thing to sleep in...
2 days ago
The Shabby Nest

Frugal Friday~ - Welcome to this week's edition of Frugal Friday! There were lots of great links from last week, so I had my work cut out for me. It's a hard job, but som...
2 days ago
The house in the roses

Of old jars and roses... - An old jar simply embellished with dried roses from the garden stands with the white dishes. It’s pretty enough with or without flowers as a tabletop displ...
2 days ago
My Romantic Home

Show and Tell Friday -
2 days ago
Rose Vignettes

Little Change Makes a Big Difference... - To me that is. This is how our living room looks all the time. See the love seat under the window? It is a warm, cozy room. I love it. But! When we do the...
2 days ago
Designs by Gollum

Foodie Friday: Pairing Romantic Food and Films - Are you cooking anything special for Valentine's Day?Let's play a game this Foodie Friday. Are you ready?If you were going to pair a romantic menu with a ...
2 days ago
Lynne's Gifts From the Heart

~ Salt and Pepper ~ - Hi everyone, It is hard to believe it's the end of January and we've hardly seen any snow. I hope I didn't just jinx us! Right now they're saying it's a g...
2 days ago
delusions of grandeur

Flea Market Finds Pour La Semaine Quarante -Deux - Bonjour bonjour!! Welcome again to FLEA MARKET FINDS!! How are y'all doing? Is the weather nice in your part of the world? Because I'm ready to run away f...
2 days ago
My Domestic Bliss

I'm Just Not Ready Yet - Finding it harder this year to let go of the past. Specifically the past Christmas. I usually can't wait to get everything down and put away and for the ...
2 days ago
Cuisine Kathleen

DOT...DOT DOT...DOT & A CUP CAKE - I love Polka Dots, any color! I like them in Pink...Details here. [image: table 3141] I like them in black... [image: Bargains 057] And I really love them i...
3 days ago
Sweet Pea

Cupcake Liner Heart - After making a Faux Patchwork Heart Wreath to hang over the mantel in my living room, I decided the mantel needed a few more Valentine touches. A ruff...
3 days ago
Decorating My World With Color!

What happened to color? - I know i am probably going to get some crap for this but "what is happening, where has all the color gone?" Whites, creams, grey. I am a little bored with...
3 days ago
Jan Tanis Designs & PuppyKids Boutique

GOD is GOOD - The other day, when I posted about the CHI Massage Machine I ordered, I didn't say that I was unsure how I'd pay for it when the credit card bill arrived. ...
3 days ago
Roses Cakes & Pearls

Very Busy January!! - The Holidays have come and gone... the new year has started and well on it's way. We got some much needed rain here in southern California. Our winter...
3 days ago
GRACIOUS SOUTHERN LIVING

My Husband Made Me Cry So I Got A Massage (or Two)! - [image: massage] A couple of weeks ago right after I found out my work load was going to increase I was having a time with trying to decide what to do...
4 days ago
Styling by Coty Farquhar

Vintage French Fabrics with a Touch of Red - European Antique Vintage textiles, hand woven grain sacks, homespun line thistle cloth and hemp rolls, French ticking French fabric, French textiles, line...
4 days ago
Happy To Be

~Showing off my Bust for Marty~ - Hello my Dear friends...I'm so excited to be able to join in today with Marty's 100 Table top Party..Marty has to be one of the sweetest gals in all of b...
5 days ago
The Project Table

Happy Chinese New Year - *Its the year of the Dragon...* * * * *
5 days ago
Craig's Bird Watching
and Nature Blog

Red Shouldered Hawk in Flight - Thanks for stopping by, Craig Glenn
1 week ago
Melissa's Heart and Home

Inspiration For Our New Home - Hello Everyone! It seems this new year is already starting to fly by as usual. How are your resolutions going? I'm starting off slow on my exercise plan but...
1 week ago
carolinajewel's table

Snowy Woods & Pine Cones Re-Post - I have been so busy that I haven't been a good tablescaper or blogger lately! I am sharing a post from last winter to get me back in the blogging mood!Stop...
1 week ago
Plates & Places

Angel Chicken - This is a dish that pleases even the most picky eaters in my family. It is much like chicken alfredo. What You Need 4oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) Cream Cheese,...
1 week ago
Musings From A French Cottage

Trying on a Little Pink - I love this month of January, a fresh start to a new year, a clean slate... spring is right around the corner and garden plans are beginning to fill my th...
1 week ago
Black-eyed Susan

Atlanta Day 6 ...more santas?! - Just when we thought we had wrapped up Christmas purchases, we made a quick side-trip into a favorite vendor and got caught up in the holiday spirit again...
1 week ago
ButterYum

Biscuits with Sausage Gravy - Buttermilk Biscuits and Sausage Gravy - ButterYumWant to show your family how much you love them? Make them flaky buttermilk biscuits smothered in creamy...
1 week ago
The Bliss Journey

Crochet School of Fish Afghan - I have had a hard time putting down my crochet hook lately. I finally completed my school of fish afghan last night. Crocheting the strips went fast and th...
1 week ago
St. Michael's Wife

The Horrified Hostess PART 2b - Oooooo! I've been a baaaaad blogger! I'm just having a hard time finding the time, my sistas, since the School House has started back up. And, to be h...
2 weeks ago
Frugal Luxuries by the Seasons

Homespun Alchemy ™: Creative Re~Use and Garden Magic...Sort of. - We're sprouting new ideas all the time...." -Richard Cook Click HERE for full post!
2 weeks ago
Our really empty nest

Are you there Readers, it’s me Sue - It has been FOR-EV-ER since I posted. Not that I haven’t been checking all of your amazing blogs out on an almost daily basis. I have been busy, workin...
2 weeks ago
The Skirted Roundtable

Chatting with author Carol Sheehan, "The Birding Life" - Before the holiday madness, we chatted with author Carol Sheehan, who along with husband Laurence Sheehan and Kathryn Precourt, has written a new book in...
3 weeks ago
Whimsy by Victoria

The best of 2011... - I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!! We enjoyed ours here in Colorado. There had been a few days before Christmas that brought snow and the cold, s...
4 weeks ago
Restyled Home

Christmas 2011...in pictures. - ************************************************* And the last few days with our elf: (decorating his tree...) (haniging with JB...) (reading the...
4 weeks ago
Life at Eventually Cottage

Merry Christmas! - Hey chickies! I hope Santa was good to all of you! I know it's been a while since I've checked in with all of you on my lil' old neglected blog! I'd like t...
4 weeks ago
Cre'me dans mon cafe'

Versatile Cheese Ball Recipe - Here's another yummy recipe you might want to try for your next party or family get together. It is easily adapted to suit your taste. Be creative and a...
5 weeks ago
SUSAN'S COLORFUL LIFE

Cooking Class in a French Chateau!! - We had been told we were going to a French Cooking Class....but imagine our surprise when we pulled up in front of THIS beauty! And not to Name-Drop or anyt...
1 month ago
Room Service ~ Decorating 101

Merry Christmas ! - Hey guys, Long time, no see. I just wanted to share some photos I took yesterday. I am really enjoying this Christmas Season. Tate ...
1 month ago
It's the little things that make a house a home...

9 Months Later... - Christmastime is here! And I couldn't be more excited to enjoy all that December brings. Our family of five is busier than ever, and this month, just look...
1 month ago
Kathleen Ellis

Decorating the Christmas Trees..... - *I just LOVE this time of year! Having a decorator's heart and eye I especially love the fact that everywhere I go I see "decorations"! From plai...
1 month ago
Designs on 47th Street

Read All About It!! - Last week my friend Susan’s daughter was married. As all weddings are, everything was just beautiful. I really loved the table decorations and thou...
2 months ago
Terrie's Lil" Piece of Serenity

terrie dj - welcome fellow friends from around the world.
2 months ago
Rue's peanut butter and jelly life

Where to begin... - A lot of you have been writing me lately and I really didn't know how to go about answering you so I thought I'd post one last time. PB&J Cottage is for sa...
2 months ago
Little House In The Desert

Arnold Runs the Torch - [image: arnold runs the torch photo]
3 months ago
Emptynester

Saturday Centus - Banned - Hello! I'm back this week to join my favorite group of writers for *Saturday Centus*. I finally have a minute or two to breathe and thought it would be fun...
4 months ago
British Colonial Love Affair

Disappeared!!! - Hello my fellow blogger's I know it's been awhile... have a new site hoping you all remember me and decide to come and join in on the adventure of a lifeti...
4 months ago
Creating Myself

Summertime fun @ Honey's! - Hi y'all! It's been forever since my last post, hasn't it? Sorry! But I spend as much time w/ the grands every summer as possible & while it's enjoyable, i...
4 months ago
Chantilly Charm

Magnetic Makeup Frame - My daughter moved into her new apartment at college a few weeks ago so we spent the entire summer painting, planning and making things for her apartm...
5 months ago
Poofing the Pillows

Pinning and Singing - Oh my goodness! Did they really have to invent Pinterest? Between blogging and pinning, I may not leave my chair! No not really, Friday I worked 10 hours...
5 months ago
Jadehollow

Scavenger Hunt .. - If you haven’t already heard .. there’s a Scavenger Hunt going on in Blogland .. *Between Naps on the Porch* is hosting a Scavenger Hunt and giving aw...
5 months ago
From House To Home

Mother's Day - Yesterday my husband brought me home tulips for Mother's Day. Isn't it amazing what fresh flowers do for a table and for a room? The...
8 months ago
Home Sweet Home Inspiration

Spring Floral Arrangment - Just as I shared in my last post (shamefully from last fall), I was admiring the beautiful spring wildflowers that grow on the side of the road I drive e...
9 months ago
life on the prairies

I am back after a 2 year break lol - Just seeing if I even remember how to make a post anymore. I have developed a passion for baking cakes and cupcakes over the last year and a half.I love...
9 months ago
Lawsy Mercy

Favorite East Tennessee Barbecue Restaurant - If you find yourself in East Tennessee you must eat at my favorite bbq restaurant. Ridgewood Barbecue in Bluff City, TN is amazing! It isn't easy to find b...
9 months ago
The Southern Hostess

Year+ Sabbatical is Over-Thank You Lent - I have been taking a blogging sabbatical now for over a year. I love blogging, I just got so overwhelmed. I am a people please-er and I didn't have time to...
10 months ago
A Santamaker's Journey

My Heart is Broken - It is with a heavy heart and a lump in my throat that I share the news that my beautiful Duchess passed away last night. She gave us so much joy ...
11 months ago
COTTAGE LIFESTYLE

HGTV's Cash & Cari -- Do you have a fabulous find story to share? - HGTV is a sponsor on my Thrifty Shopping column on examiner.com from now until January 15th. If you have a story about finding valuable things at flea market...
1 year ago
Crossroads Cottage

Jingle Jingle Jingle - Jingle Jingle Jingle You will hear these pinwheels ring! ... Yep, these cuties really ring. Visit our shop blog for more information!
1 year ago
Back Porch Musings

- Follow me to: http://backporchmusings.typepad.com/ My archives will remain here, for the time being, but I will have no new posts here, at blogspot. Than...
1 year ago
Barefoot Studios

Welcome!!! - Please join me as I embark on a new adventure. My followers knew me as "The Un-Organized Mom", a blog about life and everything in it. While I enjoyed blog...
1 year ago
The Blessed Nest

10 Things...Beginning to Decorate for Fall - I don't know about you, but I just can't wait for the leaves to change colors, & the air to turn crisp and cool! Just as nature is changing (or soon will ...
1 year ago
Lace and Ivy Cottage

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1 year ago
The Vintage Chair

…this isn’t good bye… - Hello, friends. It’s time for me to bring The Vintage Chair to a close. But never fear, we’re not going away forever! Visit our new home at the Red Di...
1 year ago
Living Upward

I've Moved Onward and Upward! - Hello, faithful reader friends! I've moved to WordPress. Blogger and I have gotten along great for a while, but I feel I'm being urged out of my comfort zo...
1 year ago
Scooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda

I'm okay.... - Just wanted to let those of you who have left comments for me over the last few months know that I'm okay, and my family is okay. Shortly after my last pos...
1 year ago
Some of my favorite things

My Walgreen deals for today - Made a trip to Walgreens today. Didn't need the stuff but the deals were too good to pass up. I had more coupons and Register Rewards to use but there was...
1 year ago
Southern Graces

Miss Janice Is Having A Giveaway - Hurry! Run over to Miss Janice's....Why????? I'm glad you ask!!! She's having a WONDERFUL.....GENEROUS....and of course SOUTHERN Giveaway!!! Hope y'all ...
1 year ago
Southern Whimsy

Sunny Yellow in A Girls Bath - *For this metamorphosis Monday I am happy to share a project done by a friend of mine. My friend is a talented Faux finisher in St. Petersberg Florida. ...
1 year ago
Hidden Promise

Show & Tell Friday and Jewelry Making - I'm so sorry! I was planning on joining Cindy at Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday! Honest, it was going to be the last post I did on my Etsy Shoppe!...
1 year ago
So Dazzling Blogs

Just a quick note... - So I am sorry for my recent blog neglect I am working on some fun spring/summer blogs. But what are you looking for? Have any requests? it can be color com...
1 year ago
CAROLINA PANACHE

A Sunroom in need of sun! - *So today I've been thinking about the SUN.* It's March 1 and the sun has been shining here in my part of NC. However, the Weather Man is calling for gray ...
1 year ago
Design By Cathleen

Merry Christmas Ya All - *I couldn't resist sharing this photo of my darling granddaughters! Oh take notice of the oldest Pre-Teen or Tween as they are called! LOL, she is just lik...
2 years ago
The Hamiltons

She's at it again!!! - My great bloggie buddy, Robin is at it again. She has ANOTHER fabulous giveaway! An autographed Pioneer Woman Cookbook!!!! All you have to do is tell her h...
2 years ago
Blah, Blah, Blah, blog

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~ - I wish....................................All terrorists were into fashion...it would make them so much easier to spot! *I wish.......................Th...
2 years ago
k&g bookclub

- *Please Vist our NEW BLOG, at http://roseandthistlekg.blogspot.com/ Rose and Thistle, this blog is no longer in use, we have had too many problems, sorry f...
2 years ago
Decorating Fanatic

My Latest Acquisition.... - Hello! Did a month really slip on by me since I last posted? My sincerest apologies! Anyway - since my time off from blogging mainly meant that I was bein...
2 years ago
Design Geek Fan

Angelo Surmelis on Myspace - For those of you on Myspace, I found Angelo Surmelis' Myspace fan page! http://www.myspace.com/angelosurmelis
2 years ago
my.life

- welcome my friends to the hell that never ends... school in 1day. joy. now, i flee.
10 years ago

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