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BABY THINGS

2012-02-22T16:53:00.000-08:00

A few new Baby things completed lately...

Always a favorite, this cute little Baby Sleeping Pillow

...more Little Pillows

Bibs and Burps

...a Little Cross for a collar

...and lots of T-Shirts for Webber!

2012-01-03T14:36:00.000-08:00

We had such a GREAT Christmas that I really wasn't ready for it to be over.

So I decided to take a few more pictures before storing everything away for another year.

Now I will be able to look back and remember our
WONDERFUL Day with all the family here!

The Cross was a gift from Kelly and goes perfectly with

our beach painting and all the other decorations.

It's still there and might stay forever!

The Stockings all looked so good hanging on the Staircase!

There's one for everyone in the family, including a few dogs!

Almost every ornament on the tree is handmade, mostly be me.

WOW, lots of stitching!

Some to remember old pets and current ones too!

Some to remember favorite places to visit!

Some made by friends!

Some made just for Fun!

Old ones, made at least 35 years ago!

Some hang on walls!

Some are table decorations!

Some have meaning.......

...and some express pride,

hope I can add another one of these next year!

I hope everyone had a

MERRY CHRISTMAS

HAPPY NEW YEAR

!!!!ROLL TIDE!!!!

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Its Beginning to look like Christmas!!!

2011-12-22T12:23:00.000-08:00

Camilla & Walker added another little "bundle" to the family this year,

so I have been working on his stocking, I actually started on it the day he was born!

Finished it just in time for Christmas!

Another one for his house!

The Stockings are hung by the ~~fireplace~~ staircase with care!

We are looking forward to all the family being here on Christmas Day!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

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ETSY Shopping

2011-11-16T15:02:00.001-08:00

I have just added several Antique Bath and Hand Towels to my ETSY Shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnotherSliceofLife?ref=pr_shop

Most of them have never been used and have a wonderful glow about them.

Some have been loved and have small holes, even laundry marks.

They are are still wonderful and just begging for a pretty monogram!

They are priced between $100.00 - 125.00

which includes the Monogram of your choice!

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More Napkins!!

2011-10-13T14:00:00.000-07:00

I probably monogram napkins more than any other items,

here are some that I have done recently.

WEBBER'S BAPTISM

2011-09-21T17:29:00.000-07:00

Walker and I trying to get him ready at the church!

He was really a BIG BOY and never fussed!

Happy parents after the ceremony!

Walker, Webber and Camilla

Rich Webster holding Webber after the ceremony

"TOOT" with Webber at the luncheon after church!

Toot is Webber's Great Grandmother.

The Blanket

Made from Lace placemats that I purchased at a Antique Show in Pensacola.

Great friends, Josephine and Sharon helped me with the designing.

The Gown

I made it about 30 years ago, Camilla and Alex both wore it for their Baptism.

The Cap

Again, made years ago but it wouldn't fit Webber, so he went capless!

Cathy, Webber's other Grandmother had a wonderful luncheon after the ceremony.

All the family was there and we had a GREAT time!

Some of the Family

Grace, Alex, Laurie, Robert, Camilla and Kelly

The God Parents

Camilla, Walker, Webber (the peanut in his Dad's arms) Forrest and Laurahelen

Bill, Camilla, Toot and Laurahelen

Robbie & Webber

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Webber's Baptism this weekend

2011-09-15T14:47:00.000-07:00

It's a BIG weekend for Webber and all our family!

Here's a sneak peek at some of

the pretties I have been working on for him.

Some OLD!

Some NEW

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End of Summer 2011

2011-09-13T16:27:00.000-07:00

End of another

GREAT

Summer at Innerarity!

The Orange Beach fire was finally put out just before the 4th,

so there were lots of vacationers down, which was great for the local economy,

but really hard if you wanted to eat out,

there just weren't enough restaurants, so we did a lot of cooking!

We had a very uneventful 4th, there was no family down, but we did have a

GREAT dinner and then watched the fireworks from our pier that night!

The weekend after the 4th was the Blue Angels weekend, you have never seen so many boats!

The parade of boats, in front of our house, started before 8:00 in the morning!

This is just one area where you could park your boat to see the Angels.

Lillie, Hershey and I were floating before the show started.

They baled on me with the first flyover!

"Locals" cruising after the show or maybe they were just getting there,

I'm sure it took a while!

After the excitement of the 4th and Blue Angels, we did what we usually do!

Ride in the Boat!

Sit on the Beach!

Float!

Float some more!

Sit some more!

Ride, float and sit some more!

Until next Summer...

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Got Another One!

2011-08-22T08:11:00.000-07:00

Black Swallowtail

Born 8/22/11

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IT"S ELVIS WEEK!!!

2011-08-15T09:53:00.000-07:00

Back in April, I was lucky enough to be invited on a trip to Memphis,

we started our trip off with drinks at the Peabody, to see the Ducks walk.

The next day we toured Graceland

It was wonderful, we had a great time

and we all believe that Elvis is still alive.

We saw HIM!!

The inside of the house, I love the fireplace and sunburst!

The Awards!

Of course, I loved the clothes!

Graveside

I told you we saw him, did you?

Laurie, Sandra Cherry, Nancy Jackson, Marsha Cook, Mindy Bean

GREAT TRIP!

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Little Critters!

2011-08-05T10:33:00.000-07:00

I really didn't think I would see anymore of these "little crititers" this year, had given up even looking for them, here and at the beach, but look what we fould last night! They had already stripped my Dill plant, so off we went to the grocery store to get more. I guess they will be vacationing at Innerarity, hope they sell Dill at the grocery down there! We should have some really pretty Butterflies in about 3 weeks!

Robert had a well installed here, in Montgomery, and our plants have really loved all the water. When I came home from Innerarity about a month ago, the yard looked like a jungle!

We planted this fountain back in May

This is what it looks like now!

More pictures of the back yard

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Settling down after Webber's arrival!

2011-06-20T11:43:00.000-07:00

There was another new arrival shortly after getting home from staying with

Camilla, Walker & Webber for a few days.

My first butterfly of the season hatched!

Then we headed to the beach for a few day of rest before getting back to work.

Heyward, Katherine and the girls were already there.

Even the pups had fun in the sun!

Beautiful Sunset!

We had a great weekend with the kids!

But we were very tired pups when it was over!

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WEBBER IS HERE!!!!!

2011-06-07T09:12:00.000-07:00

WILLIAM WEBBER MOSS

6 lbs. 15 oz.

20 Inches

May 15, 2011

7:04 AM

HAPPY MOM & DAD

MEETING THE FAMILY

Woodson, Jim, Ashley, Hanna & Chandler

Heyward

Robbie

Alex

LaLa & Honey

PERFECT

From Head to Toe

On the way home - One Happy Family

To see more, check out Camilla's blog

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BABY on my mind!

2011-05-13T16:33:00.000-07:00

We are on Baby watch around here, just waiting for the CALL!

Here are a few things I have made for Babies recently.

Burps

They make great gifts for newborns or Christening gifts.

Bibs

This is a Double Scallop bib, it's available in Pink, Blue, Ecru or all White.

Hooded Towel

This is a Hooded Bath Towel, it comes in Pink or Blue.

More great gifts!

Pillows, Security Blankets, Bibs

Swaddle Blankets

Swaddle Blanket and Burp-Bib Cloth

Hooded Towel, Burp and Blankets

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HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

2011-05-08T20:44:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Robert and I headed out early in search of the perfect Mother's Day present.

We decided to start at Bogg's in Prattville.

We found just what we were looking for and on the way home

stopped by a nursey just down the street.

I loaded up the car!!!

Lots of Great Plants!

Blackberry Bush

Passion Vine

Look what came along with the Passion Vine, my first caterpillar of the season,

a Gulf Fritillary.

As you can see, it's already in it's new home.

I'll be sure to share when it becomes a butterfly!

(I'm so excited, it made my day!!)

Lots of Planters!

We were really looking for something to use as a planter under the bird bath.

The BOSS, checking it all out!

Otherwise, taking it easy!

The finished products, just what we wanted!

Thanks to my sweet Husband for a Great Mothers Day!

OH!

I don't want to forget to that thank THE DOG for her gift also!

Thanks Hershey - BAD DOG!!!

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

2011-05-03T04:00:00.000-07:00

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

KATHERINE & HEYWARD

May 3, 2003

DEWBERRIES or BLACKBERRIES

2011-04-27T16:07:00.000-07:00

WHATEVER! They're all GOOD!

SIMPLE BLACKBERRY COBBLER

5 Cups fresh Blackberries ( I probably had more)

1 Cup all-purpose Flour

1 Cup Sugar

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1 Egg, beaten ( don't think I beat mine)

1/2 Cup ( 1 stick) Butter, melted

1/4 teaspoon ground Cinnamon

Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Spread the Blackberries in a 2 qt. baking dish.

Combine the Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder and Salt, and mix well.

Stir in the Egg and crumble the mixture over the berries.

Drizzle the Butter over the berries and sprinkle with Cinnamon.

Bake for 45 minutes.

Serve warm with Vanilla Ice Cream.

YUM!!

Any berries will work, we found this site with lots of recipes while Googling Dewberries,

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/food/5789922.html

I want to try them all, if our crop at the beach keeps up, we just might get to!!

ENJOY!!

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Innerarity Clean-up

2011-04-25T16:37:00.000-07:00

Now that tax season is over, we were able to take off for a few days and

head to the beach for a little rest and lots of Spring cleaning, inside and out!

Beach clean-up !! YUCK!!

We lost the dog for a few hours and had to take timeout to hunt for her!

The Orkin man was Hershery's HERO!

He found her trapped between the screen door and main door on the porch.

I had shut her inside the door after a workman arrived!

She was in her own little Twilight Zone, not inside or outside.

No picture, no more TRAMA!

FREE AT LAST!

Look what we found while searching for Hershey

Lots and Lots of Blackberries!

Robert picking them!!

We ended up with 3 bowls!!

Cobbler recipe to follow in my next blog so be sure to come back, it's GOOD!

Until them, check out some of our favorite places!

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Happy Easter - Happy Anniversary

2011-04-23T20:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Anniversary to Camilla & Walker

French Market Totes

2011-04-20T10:58:00.000-07:00

The other day a strange box was delivered by UPS.

I really don't think it's coffee but I do like the way they recycle.

I ship the same way, you should see my attic!

Now to see what's inside!

Finally, the French Market Totes and Woven Jute Bags,

that I ordered at the January Market have come in!!!

The French Market Tote

Woven Jute Bags

I only ordered a few and it took months for them to come in,

so if you want one please let me know quickly, they won't last long.

You can e-mail me to reserve one.

lgould@knology.net

I got mine!!

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Spring Trips

2011-04-14T14:36:00.000-07:00

I've been on a couple of GREAT TRIPS this Spring and wanted to share a few pics with you.

First I was included in a trip to The Grand Hotel, Point Clear, Alabama.

We had a Great view !

Great food!

Visited Great shops!

Saw Beautiful plants and flowers!

Beautiful sunsets!

Beautiful clear mornings!

Before breakfast

but

After breakfast

even the fog was beautiful!

Can you see the sailboat?

We had a FABULOUSLY, BEAUTIFUL, GREAT, GREAT TIME!!

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The "Cribsie" Award

2011-03-29T15:39:00.000-07:00

I posted about these earlier but wanted to let you know that they have won a big AWARD!!

We're so proud to announce that aden + anais® has received The Cribsie Award
for "Best Sleep-Inducing Swaddle Blanket"!

The Cribsie Awards are toted as THE definitive hot list for new moms.

You can get them at A Slice of Life, they can even be personalized!

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Getting ready for # 3 (Grandchild) Part 3

2011-03-28T07:58:00.000-07:00

Almost everything is cleaned, ironed and ready to go to Birmingham.

It won't be long before our "Little Moss" will be wearing them!

All of these little outfits were worn by my 2 sons, Heyward and Alex.

Most of these were made by me for Alex. My mother made some of the daygowns for Heyward.

I didn't know how to make these pretty things when expecting Heyward!

Alex came home from the hospital in this one!

This was for Alex's first Easter!

Daygowns made by my Mother

And this little outfit was worn by my Husband, Robert

(better known as Robbie, by the grandkids), when he was a little boy!

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Getting ready for # 3 (Grandchild) Part 2

2011-03-22T16:18:00.000-07:00

These are few of the things that I need on hand when I start to iron all these "cute little clothes".

"Faultless Starch" is my favorite but I'll use others if I can't find it in the store.

These sleeve boards are great for getting into all those little places.

A Puffing Iron, "VIN-MAX PUFF IRON", is a must for sleeves and ruffles.

Sadly, I don't think they are on the market anymore.

If you are lucky enough to get your hand on one, it's worth it!

You might try "E-Bay".

I found this cute little iron at "Jo-Anns", I though it would be good for ironing lace,

and those other tiny places.

Whenever you are ironing on embroidery, always iron on the wrong side of the fabric and place it on a towel or other padded surface, so that you don't flatten the embroidery.

This is a sneak peek of Part 3!

While I was ironing last week, one of my neighbors cats came to visit.

I'm a dog (not cat) person,so all the cats in the neighborhood love to hang out in our yard, they will sit right in front of my sewing room window and just watch me all day!

YUM YUM!

2011-03-18T10:42:00.000-07:00

These are some of the stains I was writing about in my last post.

YUMMY!

Getting ready for # 3 (Grandchild) Part 1

2011-03-17T18:27:00.000-07:00

Camilla & Walker are expecting their first baby in May. Everyone asked me if I'm sewing lots of things for the baby. The answer is no, (I will sew some things) but mostly I have been washing & ironing all the clothes that I made about 30 years ago. It's really fun to pull out all the old things, some of them my mother made when I was expecting my first. I've already gone through this process with Heyward's 2 girls, but it was really fun to see all the "Little Boy" clothes.

Over the years I have had lots of friends and clients ask me "How to" questions about cleaning and storing their linens and valuable childrens clothing, so I thought I would share with you what I do with them.

I start with these two things, "Oxi Clean" & "Biz", I like to pre-treat with "Oxi Clean" all the spots and stains, then I soak everything in lots of "Biz" in the hottest water that you think your fabrics will tolerate. Sometimes it will takes weeks for the stains to come out, change the solution several times if it takes a while.

Rinsing takes a couple of days, I usually do this about 4-5 times a day, cool freah water, squish around a little, drain, and start over. They say you should rinse until you would drink the water! After this, just spread them out on a towel and let them air dry.

If all you are trying to do is get them ready to store, then they are ready to be put up. The best way to store them is wrapped in acid-free paper or put into a cotton or linen pillowcase. You can then put them away in a box. You should get them out every couple of years and rearrange the way they are folded.

Now after saying all that, I will say that I have found clothes in the attic wrapped in brown paper bags and clothes hanging on wire coat hangers in Florida, no less, and they have all been great. Cleaned and worn by another generation or two. I do put my things in big plastic boxes with slivers of "Irish Spring" soap, after wrapping in acid-free paper.

BURPY BIBS & COZY SWADDLES

2011-03-08T17:06:00.000-08:00

Just in from market, these wonderful blankets and bibs from aden + anais

They are made of real "old fashion" diaper fabric!

They are available in several colors, white, pink or blue dots

They even give you directions on "how to" swaddle, for us Baby Boomers!

This is what aden+anais has to say about them

Also from aden+anais

The Burpy Bib

This is what aden+anais has to say about them

They are available in Pink or Blue, with either stars or dots

These are all available at

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They can be monogrammed

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Happy Birthday Alice

2011-02-28T06:47:00.000-08:00

A few days ago I got a call from one of my relatives to remind me that her Birthday was coming up soon. She told me she wanted me to make her a Giraffe, with her name on it! I wasn't quite sure how I was going to accomplish this since I really didn't know what she meant, and still don't for that matter. I finally went to Storkland, here in Montgomery, in search of a Giraffe. They had just what I was looking for.

It's a really cute little stuffed animal that can also be used as a pillow.

The next problem was to figure out how to put her name on it, so I decided to put some ribbon around it's neck and embroider it. Then I found a little pocket on the underside that had a Lavender pouch in it. I put my hand inside the pocket to squeeze the Lavender and release some of the fragrance and found a cute little pillowcase. Just what I needed to put her name on!

Happy Birthday Alice!

Love, LaLa

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NAPKINS and more NAPKINS

2011-02-22T14:21:00.000-08:00

One of the most monogrammed items I do are napkins, probably because there are usually ordered in sets of 12. Recently a customer came to me about monogramming napkins for her son's rehearsal dinner. We worked and worked with different fonts and colors until we came up with a combination that matched both the rehearsal dinner china and the china chosen by the engaged couple. A couple of dozen napkins were done using the bride's new initials but the rest were done in a single letter so they could be used by both the newlyweds and other family members. It was an honor for my work to be chosen for such a grand occasion!

Friends of the "Mother of the Groom" helped fold all the napkins for the special occasion.

It was indeed a GRAND occasion for the happy couple!

These are some other napkins I have done for recently wed couples.

Cocktail napkins are also great gifts for newlyweds, here are some that I have done recently.

I love to set a pretty table but don't consider myself an expert (please no criticism) and I love to use pretty dish towels instead of everyday napkins. I'm not much of a cook, so if you see a recipe on my blog, you need to try it! It means it came from someone else and it's good!

I made this last night, it's from my daughters blog, Moss Pointe,

it's called Honey's Chicken Noodle Soup.

I do occasionally use "real" napkins and here are some that I just ordered at market.

I just love the Spring colors.

Other colors are available by special order, they are really sweet. Please let me know if there is anything you would like. You can also check out my website, http://www.asliceoflife.com for ordering and embroidery styles available.

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YIPES!

2011-02-22T12:41:00.000-08:00

As most of my friends and family know, I'm very afraid of heights! Well, the second most terrifying thing for me is writing (I almost failed English in High School), so you will understand if I make a little mistake here and there. I have been tweaking and tweaking my blog for days and I guess it's time to take the plunge, so I'm climbing up the high dive, holding my nose and breath and jumping off, YIPES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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BABY THINGS

Its Beginning to look like Christmas!!!

ETSY Shopping

More Napkins!!

WEBBER'S BAPTISM

Webber's Baptism this weekend

End of Summer 2011

Got Another One!

IT"S ELVIS WEEK!!!

Little Critters!

Settling down after Webber's arrival!

WEBBER IS HERE!!!!!

BABY on my mind!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

DEWBERRIES or BLACKBERRIES

Innerarity Clean-up

Happy Easter - Happy Anniversary

French Market Totes

Spring Trips

The "Cribsie" Award

We're so proud to announce that aden + anais® has received The Cribsie Award for "Best Sleep-Inducing Swaddle Blanket"!

Getting ready for # 3 (Grandchild) Part 3

Getting ready for # 3 (Grandchild) Part 2

YUM YUM!

Getting ready for # 3 (Grandchild) Part 1

BURPY BIBS & COZY SWADDLES

Happy Birthday Alice

NAPKINS and more NAPKINS

YIPES!

We're so proud to announce that aden + anais® has received The Cribsie Award
for "Best Sleep-Inducing Swaddle Blanket"!