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Lyndi, I ordered one of Lisa's Bill. 'Encore' and a Bill. 'Stardust'. Just to clarify this post, the reason I bought the B. distachia was the fact that in the 70's it seemed to be everywhere, along with Peter Frampton's "Live" album and 'Smiley' buttons. In California it disappeared from the nurseries and is still seldom seen even though it is common. It's funny that I can remember my first bromeliad.

I found that runner on Etsy a few weeks ago. Its reversible for Christmas. Very dark green with tiny cardinals all over it. The 2 plates and leaf bowl were Dollar store purchases that I bought to play with. Then forgot I had them till I was packing stuff last night! LOL, and after looking at my photo again...THIS is why I don't do tablesettings! I mean who the heck forgets stuff like silverware and glasses??? Jeeez. I even have a charger that was to go under the orange plate. Oh well, my "meant to do" was really a lot better than my "did". My advice to y'all is do not set tables at 11pm, after a busy day. Especially if you don't have a clue. LOL. I have to say I am quite pleased with my center-piece tho. Back to working on Christmas decorations. My DH hauled about 20 bins out of the storeroom, I have another couple in the garage, and then a huge linen closet that is my "Christmas closet". I am feeling rather overwhelmed already and barely started. I may be repacking a lot this year, not sure my legs and back are going to hold up to get things done the way I want. Darn it. I'm feeling quite bummed actually, but I know when I drop in here my spirits will be automatically lifted. hugs, Karen

In the past few weeks I've had several old family photos reframed, and/or re-backed with acid-free mats, non-glare glass cut, etc. for (dare I confess? LOL) the gallery wall I'm hanging in my short hallway. I took FIL's 1946 graduation portrait in to a high-end frame shop to be totally reframed. The girl at the counter "thought" (?) they could frame it. I told her the photo had dust smudges around the edges from the original frame not being sealed properly. She took it out of the damaged frame, bare handed, and started rubbing her grubby fingers on the front of the photo. I tried my best to not have a raging fit. I took the photo from her, by the edges, (resisting the urge to sharply whack her fingers with the metal ruler laying on the table) and asked if she had cotton "photo" gloves. I asked if she had an acid free eraser. I asked if she had a protective sleeve to keep the photo in until it was framed. I knew right then they were not going to be touching my beloved family pictures. I went to Hobby Lobby and spoke to the very young, part-time worker at their framing counter. She looked at the photo where I'd set it on the counter. She leaned down, pulled out white cotton gloves from a box full under the table and put them on. Then she touched the picture, lightly wiped the edges with a gum eraser, and said it would be a breeze to clean up, back with foam core, and frame properly with non-glare glass and a sealed back paper. Since the portrait was 8x10, and wasn't being matted, I used a lovely vintage frame I found in near-new condition at a thrift store for $2. They have a large work shop behind the counter; all matting and framing is done in-store. I am so pleased with their work. So far they have double matted, backed, and cut frames an aunt's WWII Army photo, a picture of my Mom, and the only photo Wes has of his grandparents together. They've also cut several pieces of non-glare glass and refurbished a couple of frames that needed acid free backing and resealing. I checked Michael's too, but I was not impressed with how they handled my "test" photo. The Hobby Lobby here does not have the unending selection of mats and frame stock that the high-end Frame and Art shop does, but they have a very caring, customer service attitude. I am so happy how my rouges' gallery is progressing. I choose mats to go with each photo, the scenery, or the subject's personality. I know "gallery walls" and "family photos" are not "in fashion" with Pinterest, Houzz, and the décor gurus at large, unless the photos are reprinted in black-and-white with white mats and plain black frames and hung like soldiers on parade. That's just not my look. I love the old sepia photos in their original, slighted oxidized brass frames, and the newer, brighter photos in the frames that match their style and decade. Mix them all together and it looks like what it is...a mix of generations, styles, and events that form one story. I think when all hung together they look great. This post was edited by caroline on Thu, Apr 17, 14 at 13:14