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POWW Faves & Happy Birthday to the First Real Baby of Our Family

May 12, 2012 by Cassie 32 Comments

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Happy Saturday!   12 years ago today, on a farm in North Carolina, a beagle was giving birth to a litter of puppies.  One month later, I would see the ad in the paper for pure bred beagle puppies and call the number to set up a time for Chris and I to come that weekend (Chris lived 4 hours away from me at the time, but he was going to be visiting that weekend.)  When I called the owner, she would tell me that she had but one puppy left- clearly, I could not wait for Chris.  I hopped in my car that day, and I took Charlie home.

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Chris and Charlie 2000

Charlie has travelled all over the US with us…. from Charlotte, NC to Nashville, TN, to Memphis, TN, to Austin, TX, to New Orleans, LA, to Slidell, LA, to Severna Park, MD, and now to Myersville, MD.  He is a sweet boy (except when he’s peeing on my rug!) who always loves to snuggle, loves to be scratched behind his ears, and can usually be found under my feet at night or during a storm.  Happy 12th birthday, Charlie!  I hope you have many more, because as much as I complain about you, my heart is full of love for you.

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Yesterday Gwen and I met up with Jill and hit some thrift shops and then met up with Andi, too, for a yummy lunch at the Main Cup in Middletown, MD.  We found some great thrifty items (I scored an awesome pair of orange lamps!) and hada great time gabbing over good food.  After lunch, we hung out at my house for a bit, and of course got a picture…..
Of course, Gwen had a hard time being serious (and my camera was not exactly pointing in the right direction!)

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Andi, Gwen, Jill, Me

This one is a little better…

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Andi, Gwen, Jill, Me

 After all the fun (and the bottle of wine we emptied Thursday night!)  Gwen and I laid low last night and got some rest.  This morning we are hitting some yard sales together before she heads home.  Then my family is off to Sawyer’s soccer game.

Anyhow, let’s check out my personal favorites from this past week’s party!  Hello, A game, people!  That’s all I have to say about that.  You will understand when you see the faves.

This yardstick drum table from Sarah at Life on Walnut Street is gorgeous!  I love everything about it!
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Beth from Free Stylin shared this awesome folding metal chair with mod podged map desk area!  How fun and fabulous!

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Apple House Revival created an awesome look on this dressing using metal grating as a stencil.  Genius. Fuh-reaking genius.
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How can I not share this minty green French dresser from Scribbler Unfocused?
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How fun is this desk from That’s My Letter? I love the hardware and colors!
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Kathy from Petticoat Junction showed off this pretty and fun green buffet!  I am loving the color and knobs!
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Happy Weekend!

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  1. Kirby Dunton Carespodi says

    May 12, 2012 at 10:19 am

    These are great! (Mod Podge *sigh*)

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  2. AshTreeCottage says

    May 12, 2012 at 10:30 am

    All of these features show so much creativity. I love them all!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  3. AshTreeCottage says

    May 12, 2012 at 10:33 am

    I forgot to wish Charlie a happy 12th birthday!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  4. Megan says

    May 12, 2012 at 11:26 am

    He is freaking adorable!!! If I had a dog, I’d want one just like him! Great features, that ruler table is amazing! Oh and the map one, fab!!

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  5. Rebecca says

    May 12, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    Love that minty green buffet also! I’m glad you had a great day yesterday, we went to the Main Cup a few weeks ago for dinner and it was SO good, definately going back!

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  6. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    May 12, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    Aww, happy birthday to Charlie!! What a sweetie. Give him a hug for me!

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  7. Junky Vagabond says

    May 12, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    So wonderful to meet you, Gwen, and Andi yesterday! Charlie is such a sweet boy – happy birthday to him 🙂

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  8. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    May 12, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    Good stuff, Cassie! Getting an itch to paint some furniture. 🙂
    Happy bday to the sweet pooch — xo Heidi

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  9. Ange says

    May 12, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    Happy Birthday to Charlie! Looks like some good fun girl time and I love the dark color for your hair. Great features as always, loving the legs on the ruler table. Have a great weekend!

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  10. Karena says

    May 12, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Cassie what a cutie Charlie is!!

    Love seeing you and your gal pals having fun!! That’s the best! Great examples of creativity in the featured pieces!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  11. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    May 12, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Awww….Charlie!! So sweet. Happy birthday sweet pup! In that picture with the girls you can TOTALLY tell how beautiful and dark your hair is. Love it! Again, you are so pretty :). Love your faves! This’ll tell u how slow I am….I thought you meant its a game…like a game you play. I was confused. I’m slow. LOL! Love u!!

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  12. Ali Richardson says

    May 12, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    YAY for girl time and thrifting! Your next step will be photo-shopping ME into that group picture 🙂
    Miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  13. Ali Richardson says

    May 12, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    Oh – and happy b-day Charlie 🙂

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  14. Becca says

    May 12, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    Your picks are always so creative! Tons of great material to check out and pin!! Thanks Cassie!
    xo Becca

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  15. Fox Hollow Cottage says

    May 12, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    Sounds like you guys had a great time! Happy Birthday to your sweet pooch =)

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  16. Allison@FabRehab says

    May 12, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    Gorgeous ladies and fabulous features! Happy Birthday, Charlie!

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  17. Tammy @ Type A says

    May 12, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    happy birthday Charlie!!!! love his eyes. xx

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  18. Hetty says

    May 12, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    all the projects are great and in particular the apple house revival dresser, very nice!

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  19. Eclectically Vintage says

    May 12, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    Glad you had a blast with your pals – and you only emptied one bottle of wine – aim for two or three next time!

    LOVE that yardstick table and that cute desk with the colorful drawers!

    Have a fabulous weekend!
    Kelly

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  20. Andrea says

    May 12, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    OMG!!!!!!! So funny you listed the cities you’ve lived in. I was raised in Slidell and live in New Orleans!!!!!!

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  21. Good Time Charlie says

    May 12, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    Your dog is so cute!!! Our dog is the baby of our family too.

    What a fun time you had with your friends, I love those types of visits, and my sister is coming next week, so I get to have some girl time, yay!

    I can’t believe all the fun color this week. I especially love the folding desk/chair with the map. That is really fun. Happy weekend. I am covered in goo from stripping an old dresser for part of our Master bedroom makeover. Ugh, it is hot here, and going slow, but it at lest it is going!

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  22. The Bold Abode says

    May 12, 2012 at 11:47 pm

    Oh, my lord! I had no idea you already posted the pictures…you are so on the ball, you’re SMOKIN’!!

    Dear Charlie: Happy Birthday… you’re an awesome dog. {pat, pat} Please don’t pee on the rugs.

    Love,

    Gwen

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  23. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    May 12, 2012 at 11:57 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday Charlie!!! And how fun to get together and drink wine and thrift with blog friends. 🙂

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  24. Erin says

    May 13, 2012 at 1:26 am

    Happy Birthday, Charlie! What an adorable (and tiny!) puppy he was. We had two beagles growing up–Daisy May and Rita Mae–and they are the sweetest little dogs. Glad you’re having a great weekend with friends! 🙂

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  25. Kelly says

    May 13, 2012 at 2:02 am

    Happy birthday to Charlie! He’s ssuch a cute boy! I love that yardstick table. So cool!

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  26. Megan @ Apple House Revival says

    May 13, 2012 at 4:50 am

    Happy Birthday, Charlie! What a cute pup!

    Thanks for the feature! You’re awesome. And I LOVE Sarah’s yard stick table.

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  27. Katie says

    May 13, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    Little Charlie is so cute! What a sweet face! Great features! Glad you had a good time with the girls!

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  28. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    May 13, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    How fun! I’d love to meet bloggy friends in person.

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

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  29. Chrissie says

    May 13, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    Love everyone, all such unique pieces!

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  30. Sarah Yoder says

    May 14, 2012 at 12:23 am

    Thanks for the feature, friend! 🙂

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  31. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    May 14, 2012 at 11:14 am

    Am I the only one who sings c&c music factory every time I read “your comments make me as happy as a squirrel with a nut”? Ok don’t answer that…

    Happy belated birthday Charlie!! You are so cute and sweet! Just don’t pee on any more rugs or dig any more holes, k?

    And I had a blast with you, as always and meeting Gwen and Jill was so great! They are even lovelier in person! And that one photo of me, I look like I am in pain haha!

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  32. Petticoat Junktion says

    May 18, 2012 at 3:56 am

    Hi Cassie, thanks so much for the feature. I’ve just returned from vacation and am trying to catch up. What a lovely surprise. I was totally unplugged while on a trip with my family. I always enjoy your furniture makeovers and your POWW party and features. thanks again, Kathy

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