The Happy Designer

my hubby did a great job on the decor this year

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the great big Greek family at Cristmas lol

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Christmas 2011 lots of blessings to all

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rest in peace Bill

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In Memory of Bill Greer a dear friend that left way to soon.

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Work was very challenging this past season.

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We did some very nice new projects and costal is all the rage now ,allot of shells and grases very light and airy look this year. Wood colors and stains are going light more modernist and simple.

Herbs ,fig tree and garden are thriving

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And now for the outdoor zoo 2011

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indor zoo gets a beardet dragon

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i cant upload any more pictures on my blog Arrrrrrgggg

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I love flowers

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I love flowers and nature and i try and grow as much as the weather in south Florida will allow , also recently I learned that we are allowed to keep 2 chickens per household in the area i live in. lol hmmmmmmm at this point my husband is looking at me ---- NO chickens---. lol buttttttt i want egg laying Chickens weaaaaa weaaaa lol

Vanda orchids on my tree

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full time bloging is hard work but some say worth it

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http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/jobs/making-a-living-from-blogging-06272011

Debra Runge 7-28-52 ~ 1-19-11

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We are heart broken at the loss of a cherished Friend and a day will not go by with out thinking of her.

Debra Runge 7-28-52 ~ 1-19-11

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As posted by Lynda .

Lynda Runge Ferrari

I am the person that I am because of the foundation you set for me. I am the friend I am because of your compassion for others. I am the mother I am because of the love you gave me. I thank you for all that you have given me that I can only repay by being a mom. I will love you always, and not a day will go by I won't think of you. I ...love you mom
Debra Runge 7-28-52 ~ 1-19-11

IT is hard saying good bye

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Debbie may God and all the angels bless and lead you to your path of glory. See you on the other side.

Merry Christmas

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Wishing you all a happy and blessed Christmas for the year of 2010.

A week in Chicago

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It has been a long time since i have spent leisure time in Chicago so last week DH and i had a chance to go for 7 days .
I miss Chicago so much and my time there reaffirmed that.
the weather was great and i loved seeing my family and Friends and my DH had a great time spending time with his brother.
I miss going to Marshal fields getting my frango mint liqueur and chocolate as a treat for my Florida Friends. So i decided to go this time and i was greatly disappointed. most employs don't know there was a frango mint liqueur.
Since Macy's insisted on changing the marshal fields name and merchandise it is a hideous mess, most employs are not knowledgeable about the products the store sells and they don't care. i hate Macy's and will never set foot in any of there stores again. They sell crap and from the looks of the employs faces and actions they threat them like crap as well.
It was just to sad see such a change to great old store.
But i miss Chicago so much.

my outdoor zoo is growing

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stalking his/hers pray

and here is the reward !!! a fish

my indoor zoo

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my birdie

Friend is visiting with loopie the Kittie

my outdoor zoo

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love this composer

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http://www.naxos.com/person/John_Dowland_26007/26007.htm

I have to apologize for not posting

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In all the madness of everyday life i have sadly neglected to get myself motivated in order to update my blog.
I am hoping to change this soon, so to all my friends please be patient i have not dropped of the face of the earth just my blog.

the oil and florida guls side

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Every one keeps calling me and asking how we are doing with the oil spill so i am going to post this for all my Friends and relatives to read.
We are in the side of Florida that thankfully has absolutely no oil and we are thankful for having escaped this horror.
We are still dealing with my dad's passing and to top it off one of my DH Friends passed Sunday......
not a good Summer to say the least.

sad week

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we need all prayers our way

next post will be delayed

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we had a death in the immediate family .
Thank you all.
Sue.M

Being that June is wedding month i think i will write for the brides to be.

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Increasingly in the media I am seeing articles on how brides an DIY there wedding flowers.

Being a floral designer for over 30 years and a coordinator /event planer this makes me scratch my head.

The news reporters and TV shows jump on this with out doing any type of research.

The bride ofcource has no time to DIY anything but her aunt and cousins may offer to do this.

There is so much wrong with this the hair stands up on the back of my neck.

As a professional designer I have saved cakes that were delivered and left out to early.

I have made sure that the correct name cards were placed on the correct table # and so on.

This will not give the bride ease of mind for a smooth event.

Ware are the flowers going to be kept does the Aunt / cousin / friend have the necessary skill to treat them before arranging them so they will not wilt in the middle of taking that one of a kind not to be duplicated and forever cherished Wedding picture.

A florist will have access to all kinds of rare flowers and out-of-season flowers if you are looking for something very specific or unique.

Even if she works for 24 hours straight,Aunt / cousin / friend will not be able to create the large number of bouquets, arrangements, corsages, pew decorations and centerpieces.

there is no end to the down side of this.
More to follow.

seriously considering new job??????

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I am seriously considering a new job . I love working for my current venue but i need to be a bit busier i think??? Hmmmm what to do.

June the biggest month for weddings

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June is fast approaching and it is the biggest month for weddings.
Here in south Florida Not so Much.

Earth day

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wishing everyone a great earth day and hopping we all can do something outdoors today in honor of it.

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All is blooming in my yard my hubby has been working hard to keep everything tidy.

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it is definitely spring here in Florida

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This is my favorite time of year here in Bradenton Florida.
the weather is perfect i can open all the doors and windows and allot of the flowers around my home are in there glorious blooming time.
I could not resist and took pictures this morning.

more easter pictures

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new book by my friend

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Dr. Niki Karavasilis has n new book out on Smirna it is a must read for those that like history.

Blogger Buzz: Blogger integrates with Amazon Associates

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Blogger Buzz: Blogger integrates with Amazon Associates

i think i am getting the hang of this for sure.

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pictures from my designs for work

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i think i got this camera fixed lol easter was fun !!!!

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long time between posts

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I have been so busy with home, work, and family obligations that i have not been a diligent poster.
I am hoping to change this soon and post more often.
On the other hand i am designing like crazy and pictures will follow.

Happy Thanksgiving

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Many wishes and blessings for a happy Thanksgiving.
To those that are traveling bee safe.

update

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i have been working hard to promote my jewelery this month and it payed of. a very cute art store called the Restless Natives on Anna maria island Florida has taken on all of it.yipeeee. now i have to make more . i will get pictures of it here soon.

these are all silks from my freelance interior design projects.

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more pictures

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some recent pictures from weddings.

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seting up at the beach

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some more of our recent work

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some of our recent work

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one more photo

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more pictures from the show home

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some pictures from the Christmas tour of homes

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this home was huge we i did 30 to 35 arr.

bff George and Louise cutting the Easter bread

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and side yard

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husband has been working hard on front yard

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factmonster.com

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one of my favorite look up sites http://www.factmonster.com/ http://www.factmonster.com/spot/easter1.html

Eastern orthodox Easter week

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Eastern orthodox Easter week was fun but wao i am very tiered today. Starting tomorrow we have a big week at http://www.annamariaflorist.com/ 5 beach weddings in all. The weather her has been just beautiful and perfect i hope it holds up for our beach brides and there family's. i will post pictures from them soon.

Happy Easter

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Being Eastern Orthodox means that our Easter is one week after everyone else most of the time. So this week I am kind of glad i do not have much work at all it gives me time to bake, clean, and go to church with DH . We also get Easter candy at half price. lol

Great site for freelancers

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Here is a new site called https://be.freelancersunion.org/ it is very helpful free site for those freelancers who need to find affordable insurance and network with others in there field I am looking forward to reading throuh it.

slow week

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so i am hopping to catch up on my Greek Easter baking and home cleaning.

Have a great morning

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This time of year is the best in our area of Florida , cant wait to get up open all the doors put my bird cage outside and make coffee.