I AM SO THANKFUL
I WISH TO TAKE THIS SPECIAL TIME OF THE YEAR TO THANK YOU, YES YOU, MY LOYAL FOLLOWERS.
YOU HAVE GIVEN ME TREMENDOUS SUPPORT. I WAS READY TO SHUT DOWN PATTY'S EPIPHANIES A YEAR AGO ........I THEN RECEIVED SO MANY LOVELY NOTES TELLING ME HOW THEY WOULD MISS MY SILLY, INANE PAGES!!!!!
SO.....I CONTINUED!!!!
AND..........HERE WE ARE TODAY.....
WE HAVE ALMOST 19,000 HITS (VISITORS ) THAT HAVE CLICKED ON TO READ THE BLOG!!! SOME OF YOU EVEN "CLICK" ON AND READ THE SAME BLOG MORE THAN ONCE!!!! IT AMAZES ME!!! I AM SO APPRECIATIVE!!!
I THOROUGHLY ENJOY SHARING, WITH EVERYONE, MY OFF THE NORM IDEAS!!!! IF SOMETIMES IT GIVES YOU A LAUGH ......ALL THE BETTER. I DO NOT TAKE MYSELF SERIOUSLY......IF I DID, LIFE WOULD BE SO .....SO.....DULL..... AND QUIET!!!
I WISH TO GIVE A SPECIAL" THANK YOU" TO ERICA FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL ART AND PILLOWS I ASK HER TO DO FOR HER CRAZY OLD GRANDMA!!!! LOVE YOU ERICA.....THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING "YOU".
NOW, YOU DIDN'T THINK I WOULD LEAVE OUT THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!!!
(AKA MC)
THANK YOU HONEY FOR EXECUTING ALL THE UNBELIEVABLE REQUESTS I ASK OF YOU. YOU ARE A SAINT, LIKE EVERYONE SAYS, FOR PUTTING UP WITH MY ANTICS.
THANK YOU HONEY......WITHOUT YOU ....WELL, I JUST DON'T EVEN WANT TO GO THERE.............
Monday, November 21, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
ON SCHEDULE..... TWO WEEKS TO GO
THE STAR IS HERE !!!
I can now relax, the main "piece" of the decor has been purchased. It is now home, in the workshop, waiting to be transformed!
MC and Senior Staff Elf Russ, headed out EARLY this morning to pick up THE STAR..............
THE TREE!!!
Thursday, MC, Esther and I ventured to Pikes Nursery in Peachtree City to find the PERFECT TREE!
It was easy......This one, special, tree stood out and said:.......".IT'S ME!!!!"
The whole process took less than 10 minutes. No other tree came close!
The next time you see it .... IT WILL BE GORGEOUS !!!
I can now relax, the main "piece" of the decor has been purchased. It is now home, in the workshop, waiting to be transformed!
MC and Senior Staff Elf Russ, headed out EARLY this morning to pick up THE STAR..............
THE TREE!!!
Thursday, MC, Esther and I ventured to Pikes Nursery in Peachtree City to find the PERFECT TREE!
It was easy......This one, special, tree stood out and said:.......".IT'S ME!!!!"
The whole process took less than 10 minutes. No other tree came close!
The next time you see it .... IT WILL BE GORGEOUS !!!
SENIOR STAFF ELF RUSS AND MC
THE FUN HAS STARTED....
AND...............
I JUST GOT A NEW EPIPHANY THIS MORNING....
IN TWO (2) WEEKS THE BUCKET LIST HOUSE WILL LOOK ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL.....
MC AND I WISH TO THANK SENIOR STAFF ELF RUSS. WITHOUT HIS HELP THERE WOULD BE NO CHRISTMAS!!!!!
AND...............
I JUST GOT A NEW EPIPHANY THIS MORNING....
IN TWO (2) WEEKS THE BUCKET LIST HOUSE WILL LOOK ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL.....
MC AND I WISH TO THANK SENIOR STAFF ELF RUSS. WITHOUT HIS HELP THERE WOULD BE NO CHRISTMAS!!!!!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
CRUNCH TIME.....
THREE (3) WEEKS....
Santa MC's Work Shop is buzzing with activity!
We have a couple of projects in the works. Who knew I would get an Epiphany at three this morning?????
The Christmas Decor still being #1....
A NEW PROJECT IS SUPER SPECIAL!!!! I can't wait to reveal it!!!!!
This one will be a jewel!!!!!!
MORE TO COME......LOVE TO TEASE!!!!
ps.........Shopping for THE TREE HAPPENS THIS WEEK.................
Santa MC's Work Shop is buzzing with activity!
We have a couple of projects in the works. Who knew I would get an Epiphany at three this morning?????
The Christmas Decor still being #1....
BEFORE AND AFTER
BUT......A NEW PROJECT IS SUPER SPECIAL!!!! I can't wait to reveal it!!!!!
SECRET PROJECT
A little peak....just a little!!!!
This one will be a jewel!!!!!!
MORE TO COME......LOVE TO TEASE!!!!
ps.........Shopping for THE TREE HAPPENS THIS WEEK.................
Friday, November 4, 2011
NOT YET.....
NO HOLIDAY SNEAK PEEKS .....HAVE TO WAIT A MONTH.
The Holiday Tour is a month from today. We are preparing ......spray painting old ornaments and non-ornaments alike!!! I am experimenting and tweaking.....
Meanwhile............
Now, we all know that MC stands for Master Carpenter, Master Chef, and more recently, Master Carver. TODAY........he has a new "MC" Title.
Although we live in the South, about 40 miles south of Atlanta, it is Fall here. The leaves have turned beautiful colors the last few weeks. I thought this morning:
"I have a great idea..... an EPIPHANY!!! I'll ask MC to go around the community and take pictures we can share with everyone."
I realize the color isn't nearly as beautiful as it is in Atkinson, N.H. or Plymouth, Ma. Actually, I am surprised we have as much "color" as we do!!
MC drove all through our "Reservation". Also, took a few shots from inside, to show what we see looking out.......
We now have a MASTER CAMERAMAN!!!!!
THE BUCKET LIST HOUSE
SHOTS LOOKING OUT FROM OUR GREAT ROOM
Now I know why FALL is my favorite Season!!!! AND NOVEMBER MY FAVORITE MONTH.....
The Holiday Tour is a month from today. We are preparing ......spray painting old ornaments and non-ornaments alike!!! I am experimenting and tweaking.....
Meanwhile............
Now, we all know that MC stands for Master Carpenter, Master Chef, and more recently, Master Carver. TODAY........he has a new "MC" Title.
Although we live in the South, about 40 miles south of Atlanta, it is Fall here. The leaves have turned beautiful colors the last few weeks. I thought this morning:
"I have a great idea..... an EPIPHANY!!! I'll ask MC to go around the community and take pictures we can share with everyone."
I realize the color isn't nearly as beautiful as it is in Atkinson, N.H. or Plymouth, Ma. Actually, I am surprised we have as much "color" as we do!!
MC drove all through our "Reservation". Also, took a few shots from inside, to show what we see looking out.......
We now have a MASTER CAMERAMAN!!!!!
THE BUCKET LIST HOUSE
SHOTS LOOKING OUT FROM OUR GREAT ROOM
THE FOLLOWING ARE SHOTS OF OUR "RESERVATION"
Now I know why FALL is my favorite Season!!!! AND NOVEMBER MY FAVORITE MONTH.....
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
OFFICIAL....I'M IN THE 21ST CENTURY
......I THOUGHT A BLOG WAS "HIP".... Ha!....
Yes, three years ago I had no idea what a BLOG was . Now I'm writing one and reading many.
Last year I received (as a great gift for reaching an honorable age) a laptop computer!
BUT NOW I HAVE REALLY ENTERED THE 21ST CENTURY!!!
MC and I had no idea what-so-ever that we would purchase my new toy. In fact, we discussed how we didn't need any of these things!
We went to upgrade our cell phone. Simple, so we thought! Oh no, simple was not the case......at all!!
We walked into the "toy" store and I was like a child in a candy store! All these gadgets..... and they did so many things.....
I NEEDED THESE THINGS.......
They did everything....except cook..and MC does that!!
But, I was very conservative and studied all the options. I realized I'm not into texting ( too hard on the fingers) and was not into listening to music. That really helped eliminate many.
MC has a "thing" about "I Phones" and "I" whatevers......never felt they were worth all the money for his needs. I didn't want to push my luck, so I didn't even look at the I Phones!
A real cute, young, salesman approached us when "our name" was up. The Verizon Store has a good customer service system. I think the 20 year old young men today really "clean" up pretty good!!! I also believe you HAVE to be YOUNG to work in these stores. Anyone over 30 wouldn't understand all the technology!!!!
Verizon has the best reception at our house. We don't have a "land line" (another new 21st Century phrase!), making good reception a major factor.....thus saving time on "server" shopping.
Jason, my new best friend, asked what we were looking for.....what an open question.......
MC's answer "A PHONE !!!"
My answer......."Yes a phone------- but can I have email, internet, maybe a GPS ....... and what are these things called APPS??? "
An hour later, I danced out of the store with my 21st Century PHONE!!!!
There we were sitting in the car. MC says: "Honey, let's test it out". He gets out his 20th Century cell phone and calls me......
I hear it, it's ringing.......but....
I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO ANSWER IT.
Would you believe......
MC went back into the store and had to find someone to show him the SECRET!!! It's not complicated..... actually, quite simple. The phone automatically LOCKS itself. When it rings, you have to slide your finger....(a technique we are learning how to do).....and move a funny looking thing that looks like a jigsaw puzzle piece from one place to another. You have then answered your phone!!!! It has taken me a few times to figure this out, but I think I have it down now!!!!
I am thoroughly enjoying my new TOY.......
IT JUST BEEPED ME THAT I HAVE A NEW EMAIL.....
Now
I CAN BE ON MY LAPTOP AND CHECK EMAIL AT THE SAME TIME.....
LIFE IS GOOD!!!!
SAMSUNG STRATOSPHERE
4G LTE ....WOW
Yes, three years ago I had no idea what a BLOG was . Now I'm writing one and reading many.
Last year I received (as a great gift for reaching an honorable age) a laptop computer!
BUT NOW I HAVE REALLY ENTERED THE 21ST CENTURY!!!
MC and I had no idea what-so-ever that we would purchase my new toy. In fact, we discussed how we didn't need any of these things!
We went to upgrade our cell phone. Simple, so we thought! Oh no, simple was not the case......at all!!
We walked into the "toy" store and I was like a child in a candy store! All these gadgets..... and they did so many things.....
I NEEDED THESE THINGS.......
They did everything....except cook..and MC does that!!
But, I was very conservative and studied all the options. I realized I'm not into texting ( too hard on the fingers) and was not into listening to music. That really helped eliminate many.
MC has a "thing" about "I Phones" and "I" whatevers......never felt they were worth all the money for his needs. I didn't want to push my luck, so I didn't even look at the I Phones!
A real cute, young, salesman approached us when "our name" was up. The Verizon Store has a good customer service system. I think the 20 year old young men today really "clean" up pretty good!!! I also believe you HAVE to be YOUNG to work in these stores. Anyone over 30 wouldn't understand all the technology!!!!
Verizon has the best reception at our house. We don't have a "land line" (another new 21st Century phrase!), making good reception a major factor.....thus saving time on "server" shopping.
Jason, my new best friend, asked what we were looking for.....what an open question.......
MC's answer "A PHONE !!!"
My answer......."Yes a phone------- but can I have email, internet, maybe a GPS ....... and what are these things called APPS??? "
An hour later, I danced out of the store with my 21st Century PHONE!!!!
There we were sitting in the car. MC says: "Honey, let's test it out". He gets out his 20th Century cell phone and calls me......
I hear it, it's ringing.......but....
I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO ANSWER IT.
Would you believe......
MC went back into the store and had to find someone to show him the SECRET!!! It's not complicated..... actually, quite simple. The phone automatically LOCKS itself. When it rings, you have to slide your finger....(a technique we are learning how to do).....and move a funny looking thing that looks like a jigsaw puzzle piece from one place to another. You have then answered your phone!!!! It has taken me a few times to figure this out, but I think I have it down now!!!!
I am thoroughly enjoying my new TOY.......
IT JUST BEEPED ME THAT I HAVE A NEW EMAIL.....
Now
I CAN BE ON MY LAPTOP AND CHECK EMAIL AT THE SAME TIME.....
LIFE IS GOOD!!!!
SAMSUNG STRATOSPHERE
4G LTE ....WOW
Monday, October 24, 2011
A PAGE FROM THE PAST
Welcome to my World of Design
As an introduction to this blog, I first want to thank my Granddaughter, Erica, for the suggestion that I start this adventure.
Most of my family and friends know that my passion in life is Interior Design. Even as a small child, I remember picturing rooms in different colors and forms.
It has only been in my later years that I have been able to express this passion. I have had the benefit of being associated with two designers, one a very talented unknown and the other a very well known celebrity in the Design World. Both have encouraged me to pursue my passion.
Through this blog I hope to share all my thoughts (epiphanies). I have been known to change rooms at 3 AM ---just about whenever an idea comes to mind.
I am not sure what format this blog will take on. I might let it just fall into place and evolve like design does.
Most of my family and friends know that my passion in life is Interior Design. Even as a small child, I remember picturing rooms in different colors and forms.
It has only been in my later years that I have been able to express this passion. I have had the benefit of being associated with two designers, one a very talented unknown and the other a very well known celebrity in the Design World. Both have encouraged me to pursue my passion.
Through this blog I hope to share all my thoughts (epiphanies). I have been known to change rooms at 3 AM ---just about whenever an idea comes to mind.
I am not sure what format this blog will take on. I might let it just fall into place and evolve like design does.
WHAT YOU HAVE JUST READ WAS MY FIRST "POST" ON PATTY'S EPIPHANIES. POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2008.
It dawned on me that my "Anniversary" for this Blog came and went!! I guess being so busy has it's disadvantages!
Since then, MC and I have experienced so many ADVENTURES......like this first post expressed......our lives have evolved! I had no idea back on that day what this blog would achieve. What a wonderful "RIDE" it has been !!!
We have made so many new friends and have lived in FIVE different homes.....talk about evolving...............
Some like to use the word CHANGE. I have often referred to my crazy ideas as such. But....I truly think a better word is EVOLVE. One small "change" leads to another...that's evolving!!!
Years ago, I heard an expression that really stopped me in my tracks. It was:
Since then, MC and I have experienced so many ADVENTURES......like this first post expressed......our lives have evolved! I had no idea back on that day what this blog would achieve. What a wonderful "RIDE" it has been !!!
We have made so many new friends and have lived in FIVE different homes.....talk about evolving...............
Some like to use the word CHANGE. I have often referred to my crazy ideas as such. But....I truly think a better word is EVOLVE. One small "change" leads to another...that's evolving!!!
Years ago, I heard an expression that really stopped me in my tracks. It was:
"IT IS WHAT IT IS"
Those words are so negative and defeating.....If I lived my life with that as a guide, I would never have achieved a thing!
I can't imagine not experimenting, not trying something....even if it appears impossible.............Our lives are too short to not expand and grow. I will continue to be ever so positive and EVOLVE........
STAY POSITIVE AND CONTINUE TO GROW......IT'S SO MUCH FUN
By the way......the count is 18,050......you know what that means. !!!!!
I can't imagine not experimenting, not trying something....even if it appears impossible.............Our lives are too short to not expand and grow. I will continue to be ever so positive and EVOLVE........
STAY POSITIVE AND CONTINUE TO GROW......IT'S SO MUCH FUN
By the way......the count is 18,050......you know what that means. !!!!!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
SOFIA'S ART HAS A NEW HOME
MC has done it again!!
In just a day he made a custom frame for Sofia's gorgeous art piece!! It looks fabulous.
The new location highlights the piece ....love it's new home!
Once more, we want to thank Sofia so much for giving us such a lovely gift!!!
In just a day he made a custom frame for Sofia's gorgeous art piece!! It looks fabulous.
The new location highlights the piece ....love it's new home!
Once more, we want to thank Sofia so much for giving us such a lovely gift!!!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
ALWAYS CHANGING......
CHANGE.....REDO....WHATEVER YOU CALL IT.....
Funny, yesterday I was asked if I was the type of person who was open to change!!! Little did the person who asked realize how change is a big part of my life!!! Someone else was quick to explain just how much change I was "OPEN TO" !!!!
So what have I changed now???
A few days ago, MC helped a neighbor hang a curtain rod. He came home and described to me how great the room looked. He asked if I was "Open to Change"? Immediately, I could see how it would improve the space.
Jan decided to have one long curtain rod, extending across both the windows in the dining room. She was treating the two windows as ONE !!! I loved the idea. On MC's "To Do List" was constructing 8 more brackets like the ones he labored over last month. We wanted to hang the panels in his Den the same as the Dining room. He was not looking forward to this at all. That was one of the most labor intensive projects he has taken on.
DRAPERY PANELS ON TWO RODS
We figured if he got a long dowel all he needed was 4 of the brackets he had made to hang the single rod. Thus leaving the 4 not being used in the Dining Room for his Den!!! WOW, if it worked he was home free!!!
With a little McGuiver trick he was able to make a 12 foot dowel. We hung the four drapery panels on the rod and prayed--- They are not falling down and we are sure they will "hold"!!! Project done.....
FOUR PANELS ON ONE ROD
Now, that we know it worked, MC will make another 12 foot dowel for his Den!!! He is such a happy MC not having to make those 8 new brackets!!!
Thank you, Jan, for having MC help you!!! Many, many, times my Epiphany's are not original. I can see a design and adopt it to the Bucket List House. Jan, I Thank You so, so much......
OH......Sophia, MC has made a new frame for your picture....That's another post!
Funny, yesterday I was asked if I was the type of person who was open to change!!! Little did the person who asked realize how change is a big part of my life!!! Someone else was quick to explain just how much change I was "OPEN TO" !!!!
So what have I changed now???
A few days ago, MC helped a neighbor hang a curtain rod. He came home and described to me how great the room looked. He asked if I was "Open to Change"? Immediately, I could see how it would improve the space.
Jan decided to have one long curtain rod, extending across both the windows in the dining room. She was treating the two windows as ONE !!! I loved the idea. On MC's "To Do List" was constructing 8 more brackets like the ones he labored over last month. We wanted to hang the panels in his Den the same as the Dining room. He was not looking forward to this at all. That was one of the most labor intensive projects he has taken on.
FOUR OF THE EIGHT BRACKETS
DRAPERY PANELS ON TWO RODS
We figured if he got a long dowel all he needed was 4 of the brackets he had made to hang the single rod. Thus leaving the 4 not being used in the Dining Room for his Den!!! WOW, if it worked he was home free!!!
With a little McGuiver trick he was able to make a 12 foot dowel. We hung the four drapery panels on the rod and prayed--- They are not falling down and we are sure they will "hold"!!! Project done.....
FOUR PANELS ON ONE ROD
Now, that we know it worked, MC will make another 12 foot dowel for his Den!!! He is such a happy MC not having to make those 8 new brackets!!!
Thank you, Jan, for having MC help you!!! Many, many, times my Epiphany's are not original. I can see a design and adopt it to the Bucket List House. Jan, I Thank You so, so much......
OH......Sophia, MC has made a new frame for your picture....That's another post!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
THE BIG DAY--WE WUZ ROBBED--WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR
No, we didn't win Best Chili or Best Table Decoration but.......we had the
BEST OVERALL TEAM AND THE BEST TEAM SPIRIT !!!!
No, there was no award for that.
Over 300 were in attendance...We now have just under 500 homes, so that's a great turn out!
Enjoy the following snap shots taken during the day. They tell the "STORY' BEST !!!
BEST OVERALL TEAM AND THE BEST TEAM SPIRIT !!!!
No, there was no award for that.
Over 300 were in attendance...We now have just under 500 homes, so that's a great turn out!
Enjoy the following snap shots taken during the day. They tell the "STORY' BEST !!!
2011 SUN CITY PEACHTREE CHILI COOK-OFF
SETTING UP AT 10:30
IT'S NOON--LET THE COOK-OFF BEGIN!!!
THE DOLCETTO EDUCATED CHILI TEAM IN FULL REGALIA
FINALLY, THE CELEBRITY JUDGES ARRIVE
WE MIGHT NOT HAVE WON, BUT WE HAD A BALL....
THE TEAM HAS ALREADY STARTED PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR...... WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A PARTY TO SHARE IDEAS AND CHILI RECIPES....(ANY EXCUSE FOR A PARTY!!)
SETTING UP AT 10:30
IT'S NOON--LET THE COOK-OFF BEGIN!!!
THE DOLCETTO EDUCATED CHILI TEAM IN FULL REGALIA
FINALLY, THE CELEBRITY JUDGES ARRIVE
WE MIGHT NOT HAVE WON, BUT WE HAD A BALL....
THE TEAM HAS ALREADY STARTED PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR...... WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A PARTY TO SHARE IDEAS AND CHILI RECIPES....(ANY EXCUSE FOR A PARTY!!)
Friday, October 14, 2011
THE PREP
READY.....SET.......
MC is preparing his SECRET INGREDIENT CHILI. He started it yesterday. It has been MARINATING all day today!
Last night, Bruce and Esther, stopped in to get a peak---- and a TASTE !!! We allowed this private visit ONLY BECAUSE THEY ARE ATTENDING A GRANDCHILD'S BIRTHDAY PARTY tomorrow. They will miss the entire event. The DOLCETTO TEAM has given them absolution.
Tomorrow morning the TEAM is meeting here at 10:30 to start setting up. The BIG EVENT starts at 12:00. The TEAM is looking forward to seeing ALL our neighbors and friends------- and of course WIN THEIR VOTES !!!!
SEE YOU ALL TOMORROW------
MC is preparing his SECRET INGREDIENT CHILI. He started it yesterday. It has been MARINATING all day today!
Last night, Bruce and Esther, stopped in to get a peak---- and a TASTE !!! We allowed this private visit ONLY BECAUSE THEY ARE ATTENDING A GRANDCHILD'S BIRTHDAY PARTY tomorrow. They will miss the entire event. The DOLCETTO TEAM has given them absolution.
Tomorrow morning the TEAM is meeting here at 10:30 to start setting up. The BIG EVENT starts at 12:00. The TEAM is looking forward to seeing ALL our neighbors and friends------- and of course WIN THEIR VOTES !!!!
SEE YOU ALL TOMORROW------
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