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Sunday, January 27, 2013

JANUARY MAGAZINE COPY CAT CHALLENGE .....

Hi, everyone... 
Well, here we are....
all ready to start another week.
A new week and a new 
MAGAZINE COPY CAT CHALLENGE
over at DEBBIEDOO'S.

Not only that but there's lots more PARTIES
I am linking with for this fine Monday.

 A couple years ago, COUNTRY LIVING magazine was showing this
adorable way to show off your FERN fronds.
They put them into cute bottles and what an impact !!
 WELL....
I had these 3 little cutie bottles that I bought at the local  FLEA MARKET...
AND...
I just happened to have a FERN.
It was a BOSTON FERN and Country Living was also showing a Boston Fern...
but theirs was a different variety, I think.

I LOVE THIS LOOK ♥
Shiny silver tray.....bottles of FERN
AND candles make for a delicious look.

I also love the look of all my tea  lights in this large jar....COOL ♥

That little vintage cruet belonged to my mama..

I love holding something that I know HER hands held at one time....makes my eyes tear up, my heart beat a little faster and a severe feeling of HOMESICKNESS floods over me. It only lasts a few minutes....then....
ALL IS WELL WITH MY SOUL.
It's only natural for us to miss the ones we love so much...and how good it makes us feel when we KNOW where they are.
(Maddy, I say a prayer for you often) 
♥ ♥ ♥
That pretty silver tray (probably silver PLATED) was a Goodwill find several years ago and I use it sooo much.
...catch the RED, WHITE and BLUE here ?
 Don't you like the look of just about ANYthing in JARS ..?
.....like these POKER CHIPS (red, white, blue and green)
 and the TEA LIGHTS...?
meee, too.
 As you can see, MY copy isn't JUST like the original.
The Country Living photo just gave me the IDEA.

This COPY CAT THING is so much fun, ya'll...
Please give it a try and see for yourself.
You'll just love it, I know.
It also gives you new ideas for your home.
MR. SWEET says that, of all the things I am having a hissy fit about in this post,
HE likes the looks of those BISCUITS and GRAVY 
BEST OF ALL......
MEN !!
.....they ALWAYS seem to like FOOD better than anything...
well, ALMOST anything..*wink
(course.....there's not much better than a big ole biscuit just smothered
in CREAM GRAVY...... ) ♥
I am also joining in the fun at:
Mix It Up Monday
Blue Monday...(not much but just enuf to let me slide thru, Sally :)
Mosaic Monday
Martha's Monday
Motivated Monday
Masterpiece Monday
A Return to Loveliness
at

40 comments:

  1. MichelleJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    I always love the look of your arrangements! You need to come and arrange some things for me!

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  2. Our Neck of the WoodsJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    It looks so great! I am a sucker for things in jars :) I've seen the ferns in bottles a lot lately and really like it. I'll have to do a copycat of my own one of these days.

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  3. NanaDianaJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    I love your copy cat, bj...actually better than the original. Love the biscuits, too. He's a man all right!!! lol Have a good night- xo Diana

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  4. Linda @ A La CarteJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    bj you are such a good copy cat! Love the little bottles with the ferns and then I'm like you...everything looks great in a jar!!

    hugs, Linda

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  5. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    You did a great copy cat. You know, I have NEVER tried this....maybe Next time!!

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  6. GenevaJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Very nice copy cat indeed ... I love your inspiration, but yours turned out even better. The biscuits and gravy look soooo yummmy!

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  7. Ricki TreleavenJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    BJ I like your version even better. Love it! I like the tea lights in glass container, too. Biscuits have been stalking me today in blogland! ;P

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    BJ,
    I like your version better than the magazine's!
    Of course the food...your food is always wonderful.

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  9. SueJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Beautiful! copy cat, BJ , like Mister Sweets those biscuits smothered in gravy are hard to beat. ~smile~.
    Sue

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  10. Rita's RecipesJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    I'm going to copy your copy cat ;)

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Hi BJness! I love your copy cat better and anyway, you always feed me! :) I love your biscuits and I use your recipe now!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  12. Carlene @ Organized ClutterJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    I love it BJ. You can make even a jar of tealights look so decorative. Yours is better than the original.

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  13. JackieJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Nice job BJ. Your copy cat was perfect and you made it just your own.

    God Bless.

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  14. DebbiedoosJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    You always make me smile Bj! Love the simplicity of these cutie bottles and the greenery. So pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. VeeJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Another winner where I like what you've done better than the original. I am just wondering one thing...does Mr. Sweet ever eat hot food? ;D

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  16. UnknownJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    BJ, I just love your idea of Magazine Copy Cat. The tea lights in the jar look lovely - what a creative idea! Your blog is so lovely. Would love for you to come over to see me at Favoritethingsdecor.com

    -A fellow Texan,
    Carol

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  17. Blondie's JournalJanuary 27, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Yours. is. better.

    :)

    XO,
    Jane

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  18. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryJanuary 28, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    Tomorrow I am going out and cut some fern leaves off and put them in some vases on my table. Great idea and I may even have some biscuits and gravy. Great blog and ideas.
    Mary

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  19. A Garden of ThreadsJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    I think it looks fabulous, great copy job.

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  20. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Love your tray and the ferns looks wonderful. Great idea to fill the jars with the tea lights and poker chips, so pretty to see. Hugs, Marty

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  21. GranthamLynnJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Love this BJ great copy cat look. I always seem to like yours better though! Thanks for sharing. I posted some Blue today. Come by and see me. Oh I love your new header photo's. Very Valentiney!
    Have a wonderful week,
    Sherry

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  22. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    It turned out beautiful BJ. Love the silver, clear glass, white candles and green ferns. Very pretty!

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  23. SmilingSallyJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    I think most people like shiny silver and . . . just about anything else. I like silver and BLUE. Surprise!

    Happy Blue Monday, BJ.

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  24. Madeline's AlbumJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Everything in this post was beautiful. I agree with Mr. Sweet about the biscuit and gravy, yummy. Have a blessed day. Madeline

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  25. Be Colorful CoastalJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Such fun vignettes. I especially liked the idea of stuffing those jars with poker chips and the votive candles. Something unexpected is always a plus for me. Thanks for sharing.
    p

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  26. TheresaJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Beautiful copy cat:) I have ferns, bottles and a tray to put them on! I DON'T have a yummy biscuit like those, can I have one of yours? Enjoy your day dear BJ, HUGS!

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  27. TheresaJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Beautiful copy cat:) I have ferns, bottles and a tray to put them on! I DON'T have a yummy biscuit like those, can I have one of yours? Enjoy your day dear BJ, HUGS!

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  28. Gemma WisemanJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    The ferns isolated in the clear glass look so beautiful! Good to see them isolated in their own beauty rather than just backing the beauty of flowers!

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  29. SueJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    I rarely even try to have living plants anymore (except outside in nice weather). I have never had a green thumb and this house doesn't have anyplace to put anything that it would get the right kind of lighting. I do love the look...simple and elegant!

    I have been trapped home with a very sick husband all weekend. He even took today off work and went to the doctor-I don't even remember him ever taking a sick day from work that didn't involve surgery or recovery. Diagnosis-flu. He is miserable and I'm trying to stay as far from him as possible! I did make homemade chicken soup and we are on our second pan of jello jigglers. He will only eat that and Triscuits. I would happily have some biscuits and gravy right now!

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  30. eileeninmdJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    The copy cat challenge looks like fun. You did wonderful with your glass jars, fern and the pretty candle. I do love the jars filled with your tea candles and poker chips. I have one filled with glass marbles and seashells. Lovely post, thanks for sharing. Have a great week!

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    bj your copycatn' is the cats-meow! Love these little clear bottles with the pop of green.Your beautiful treasures especially your mama's,priceless!
    Love the way you put together objects for photo-op.
    And I agree with Mr sweet,who wouldn't want those beautiful biscuits smothered in ANYTHING!
    I tried to step up to the copycat challenge also.It was so much fun.
    ~Jo @ LoblollyLane

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  32. Hootin AnniJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Are you kidding me? Well, I'm not a man, but I must say those biscuits and gravy are making me drool here.

    Love the tea lights in the jar...what an interesting conversation piece.

    Lovely...all your photos BJ

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  33. TexWisGirlJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    i really like those sweet, skinny bottles. nice job.

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  34. On Crooked CreekJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    BJ,
    Great copy cat, dear friend!!!
    I think "Mr. Sweet"loves those biscuits & gravy is because they were made by your hands!!! Isn't he just the sweetest thing???
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  35. AudreyJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Hey bj ... you did it again!! Created a beautiful table with your copy-cat and made everyone in blogland hungry for gravy and biscuits.
    Hugs,
    Audrey Z.
    Timeless Treasures

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  36. xinexJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful copy cat, BJ. Love your jars and the fern. Also like the ones with chips and candles. What a great idea!...Christine

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  37. Sarah ~ Magnolias AtticJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Great copy cat -- but yours is better! Love that you've used that sweet cruet as a candle holder!

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  38. SarahJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Great CC, BJ. Gotta love those biscuits though!

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  39. Cheryl @ TFDJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    I like your arrangement better than CL's! The tea lights in a jar is a great idea, too. My hubby would agree about the biscuits and gravy!

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  40. PondsideFebruary 2, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Clever you! I love anything on a silver tray and anything in a jar. I'm going to have to put my tealights in a jar - love it!

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