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Thursday, June 30, 2011

MAGAZINE COPY CAT CHALLENGE

I am just tickled to death to jump right into the big middle of
DEBBIE DOO'S
MAGAZINE COPY CAT CHALLENGE

I am playing with one of my all-time favorite COPY CAT posts...

TAILGATING DONE RIGHT
by COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE...



I just fell in love with this awesome photo in their magazine...


and...I pretty much knew when I saw it that


I JUST HAD TO TRY IT...

Isn't this picnic tailgating set up just the cutest thing...


Of course...I don't have a vintage , red plaid picnic basket...
nor a vintage to.die.for. cute thermos...

but, just maybe COUNTRY LIVING
didn't have an adorable
VINTAGE BLUE WICKER PICNIC BASKET...:)

Delicious HAM AND CHEESE sandwiches...
PICKLES and CHIPS...
juicy, ripe, red PEARS...

My vintage DRINK CROCK
full of 
ICED RASPBERRY  TEA
and my BLACKBERRY WINE...
I have TWO glasses...
One for you and one for me...

MR. SWEET just loves it when I use food in my photo shoots...:))

The beautiful wicker PICNIC BASKET with the cute RED checks
was given to me from MICHAEL LEE..
It was a giveaway and I was blessed to have my name drawn...






COUNTRY LIVING.....
SWEET NOTHINGS...

This was a LOT of fun...
Thank so much, DEBBIE.
I am also joining in with:

My thanks to all the lovely hosts..
I hope YOU will go by some of these great blogs and their parties.
Lots of fun.
THANKS so much for stopping in today.
xoxo bj
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59 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Looks great, I lake it!

    Have a nice weekend, kisses:)

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  2. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 30, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Oh this is just adorable and I want to join you. Love the sandwiches and the wine and maybe a little tea also. You did such a great job of copying. I like yours better. Great fun. Hugs, Marty

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  3. www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.comJune 30, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I think yours is cuter. Honestly. I like the red white and blue theme that you have going on there. Perfect for this weekend! Great job!

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  4. DebbiedoosJune 30, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    This was a lot of fun BJ, and the fact that you put your own twist with that funky blue basket was the best. Country living ought to see THAT! Thanks for joining the party. Have a happy 4th of July!~

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  5. Kathleen GraceJune 30, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Cute as can be, great for free concerts in the park too!

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  6. Julie HarwardJune 30, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Perfect, and just as pretty too! It's so red, white and blue here, I just had to stand up and salute..very nice! :D

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  7. Linda @ A La CarteJune 30, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    You did a great job! I enjoyed the challenge as well. Love your blue basket!

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  8. VeeJune 30, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Looks fantastic and your blue picnic basket makes it perfect. What a fun challenge!

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  9. Korrie@RedHenHomeJune 30, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I'd go with you! It's lovely.

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  10. Okio B DesignsJune 30, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Love your version!!!!!

    Jeanine

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  11. NanaDianaJune 30, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    GREAT job! Save me a seat on the blanket with the ants, will you? I love how you copied it but still gave it your own spin.

    Here's that recipe for chocolate gravy I promised you:

    Chocolate Gravy

    1/3 stick butter
    2/3 cup sugar
    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    1/3 cup cocoa
    2 cups whole milk

    Heat butter in a cast iron skillet over low heat. Mix in sugar, flour and cocoa. Slowly pour 1 cup of milk into the skillet and whisk well to remove lumps. Whisk in remaining milk, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick, being careful not to scorch. Serve hot over biscuits.

    Like I said- It's a whole lot like chocolate pudding!;>) xo Diana

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  12. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    So cute! You did a great job and your blue basket is SUPER!!

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  13. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 30, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Great copy, BJ! Love the blanket you used and great blue picnic basket!

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  14. Rose Petal HollowJune 30, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    I want to go on a picnic with you...
    MaryAnn

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  15. Debbie@http://refreshrestyle.com/June 30, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Ok, yours look much tastier! And those red handled silverware trump all their stuff!! I like yours better! I would love photo shoots with food too!
    Debbie@refreshrestyle.com

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  16. Donna~One Simple Country GirlJune 30, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    How cute! I think yours looks better than the magazine's! Now, can I have a pickle?

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  17. Rita's RecipesJune 30, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    I love the tailgate set-up and then I got to the biscuits post and had to stop to copy it. Stop by my blog sometime for coffee and bring your biscuits!
    I'll give them a try tomorrow.
    Rita

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  18. Ricki TreleavenJune 30, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    BJ, I am with you! I was so excited about this party, and I linked-up to it, too!

    I love the vignette you "copied" although I think yours looks even better than the magazine picture!

    I hope you have a wonderful Independence Day Weekend! :D

    ~RJ

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  19. BethJune 30, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I'm liking it, BJ! I have two picnics and a BBQ planned for the holiday wknd.
    Blessings, Beth

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  20. The Charm of HomeJune 30, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    BJ,
    I love your tailgating done right! That crock of tea is wonderful! Very nice post. Thanks for linking it to Home Sweet Home and have a great 4th weekend!
    Sherry

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  21. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Move over Mr Sweet...look who's coming for lunch,wishing I was there enjoying this splendid picnic,WOW BJ you copy catn' cool cat!!

    Your copy cat is GRRRRRRR8!!
    Shucks I just wheeled down to the fish pond and pretended to picnic, you went all out and really prepared some great lookin' vittles.HEY!..that reminds me, where is the biscuits, I know you got some stuck down in that awesome blue picnic basket.
    ~JO
    LazyonLoblolly

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  22. Debra@CommonGroundJune 30, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Oh BJ, I love this and it's every bit as cute as the magazine. great job! LOVE that blue picnic basket!!! Thanks for linking up with VIF!
    xoxo Debra

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  23. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    what a great job,, this is amazing,, you did such a beautiful copy,,

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  24. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Hi BJness! You're a wonderful copy cat! I love this and there is that wonderful picnic basket of yours that I copied! Hey, I wonder if Debbie would allow me to post about copying you? :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  25. KarenJune 30, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    It looks fantastic BJ,love that pretty blue basket.

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  26. BevJune 30, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Just wondering...do your neighbors watch you when you're out there photographing the back end of your car and your food and arranging things just so and then rearranging and retaking the photos, etc. etc. etc.?

    Because I always took outdoor photos of the things I sold on Etsy and then one day I realized the neighbors were no longer making eye contact with me. Doesn't everyone drape their monogrammed tea towels and monogrammed baby clothes on the shrubs and fence and take pictures?

    Apparently not.

    Love your picnic! I'm sure Mr. Sweet does love when you feature food. It always looks amazing. I'm still dreaming of those biscuits!!!

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  27. LindaJune 30, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    What a clever and FUN post!!

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  28. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJune 30, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Great job, BJ. I will have mine ready tomorrow. Happy 4th!

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  29. DawnaJune 30, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Great job! I am coming over from Debbie's copycat party! Love that blue basket!! and who wouldn't love a spread like that!!

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  30. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJune 30, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I would so love to go tailgating with such a cute set-up! You did a great job with the copying!!

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  31. All That GlittersJune 30, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    THat looks good BJ!

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  32. Bluebirds and ButterfliesJune 30, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Hi there!
    You did a GREAT job on your tailgate copy cat! I love it. I need to join in on this sometime! I wanted to let you and your readers know that I am doing a giveaway on my blog...a pair of black INC size 8 dressy pants. If anyone is interested, go to my blog and leave a comment. I'll be selecting a winner on Monday. Hope you have a fabulous 4th of July weekend! xoxo Kim

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  33. PondsideJuly 1, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Is there room for me in the back seat?

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  34. we three dogs and meJuly 1, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    That sounnds like fun. I do have a picnic basket. Maybe a river picnic in my son's boat.We could go to bolt castle which is just down the river a bit. We live across the the river from Canada about 10 miles from the 1000 Island bridge.

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  35. LindyLouMacJuly 1, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    I like yours better :)

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  36. LynnJuly 1, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    It looks great BJ, you always do these copy cat posts so well! Happy July 4th Weekend-Have Fun:@)

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  37. DebbieJuly 1, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I love this copycat idea. I wish I had known about it because it would have been fun to do. Yours is wonderful!

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  38. BeverlyJuly 1, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    I like your basket. That would be fun for a 4th of july picnic in the park lol.

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  39. The French HutchJuly 1, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Wow, you should photograph for the Food Network!
    Beautiful post, perfect for this weekend. Have a great picnic.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  40. Kitty DeschanelJuly 1, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    You did a fantastic job! What a fun challenge :)

    I'm going to have to check this out. You're going to have 1 more blogger taking the challenge with you next time!

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  41. RitaJuly 1, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    WOW! Grat photos. I really want to go on your picnic please please can I??
    Rita

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  42. KrisJuly 1, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Hey there. Loved your challenge!! I follow DebbieDoos, but did not have time to do the challenge this week. I plan to do it later though. I am having fun looking at all of the fun entries. I am loving your blog and am your newest follower.
    Kris

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  43. An Oasis in the DesertJuly 1, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    This is just adorable. Looks like you have all the bases covered perfectly!

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  44. RebeccaJuly 1, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    FABULOUS! I adore it all, especially that blue picnic basket! Happy 4th! Come by when you get a chance.

    Back Porch Blessings,
    Rebecca

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  45. Carrie @ Dittle DattleJuly 1, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Wow this post is loads of fun! I would say "Eat your heart out Country Living" because you nailed it perfectly!!!

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  46. OliveJuly 1, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    BJ, that blue basket steals the show and you nailed the look! Have a lovely holiday. xoxo, olive

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  47. ConcettaJuly 1, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Dear BJ,
    I have to tell you that I love your photo shoot much better than the original in the magazine!
    Every detail was just magnificent!
    Thank you so much for sharing today!
    Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
    <><
    Concetta

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  48. DonnaJuly 1, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Everything looks so good and yummy.
    Great job as usual.
    D

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  49. Holly LefevreJuly 2, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Your picnnic basket is way better than Country Livings. You did a gorgeous job! Looks amazing. Sharing it on Facebook!

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  50. MichelleJuly 2, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Wow... you did an amazing job! I love your blue wicker basket. I've signed up to follow, too. Thanks so much for visiting me, Michelle

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  51. Helen's DecorJuly 2, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Wow, BJ, it is magazine ready for sure. I love everything and you're even tempting me to spray paint my picnic basket. I'm a new follower and look forward to reading your blog. Thanks, Helen

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  52. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I love your tailgate picnic. Specially love the blue of your basket. Oh, the pickles, too!
    Have a great weekend.
    Michele

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  53. At The Picket FenceJuly 2, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I absolutely LOVE your tailgate copycat! It looks so great and that vintage blue basket is darling. You did a great job BJ and we are so glad you shared it with us at Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

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  54. Heaven's WalkJuly 2, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    I want to go on the picnic with you! lol! Not only does your vignette look darling - but the food looks so good! :) Now you've got me thinking I need to paint my vintage picnic basket..... hehe!

    xoxo laurie

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  55. Christine @ sugarandtrash.comJuly 2, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Hmmm. Now I'm hungry. Nice set up and cute baskets!

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  56. Honey at 2805July 2, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Love you copycat picnic! Great job!

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  57. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJuly 4, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Love it- your vignette is so charming and love your basket!! Thanks for sharing this at FNF this week! Happy 4th!

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  58. SueJuly 4, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I love your take on the copy-cat photo, BJ. I want to go tail-gating with YOU! You have some yummy food all packed in that sweet blue basket. Maybe we could hit a TT game! We went to a game there many years ago- my BFF went to school there. hugs, Sue

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  59. SuzyJuly 4, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I'm headed out on a picnic and I'd love to take your set up with me! Its perfection!

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