Please forgive me. But I just had to share this with my friends.

[Howler]

I'm 52 years old and I finally got to create the kitchen of my dreams....(within our very limited budget) I did most of the painting and hand picked EVERYTHING in it. We did the kitchen two years ago.
I have carefully found and saved up for Matching dishes,Glasses.and silverware. I hand dyed the table cloths,napkins, ect.
I have NEVER had matching dishes! LOL!

This Christmas was my very first formal (at least for us) dining set up! here are the pictures!

[lildreamer316]

1. OMG I love it!

Love the dishes, but really love the Snoopy! and Woodstock.

I collect and use Classic Pooh Christmas stuff. There's even a Christmas dinner plate set out there,but I have't been able to score it yet.

So cool!

[Howler]

2. HAHA!!!!

Me Too lildreamer! I really love "Zelda's wisdom" collection. Dogs are cool!

[OneGrassRoot]

3. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG, OMG, OMG



THAT IS A FUN, FUN, KITCHEN/DINING area!!!

I absolutely LOVE it! Talk about inspiring creativity in the kitchen!!!

It's so YOU, Howler. I am so glad you were able to manifest this, and that you shared here.

Looking at these pics made me smile!

I love the dragonfly touches on the cupboard doors, and the scrolled fancy handles.

Bravo!!!!

[Howler]

5. Thank you OGR!

I just want to spoil my little neices and nephews. Plus i'm really just a big kid myself! (((Hugs)))

It also was designed to bring out the "Kid" in all the adults that give us the chance to spoil them too.

[Remember Me]

31. Now I would never have guessed that

you are just a big kid yourself. Nosirree, never in a million years after seeing those perfectly sedate photos.

Howler, there is so much LIFE in those photos -- in your kitchen and your Christmas decorations -- that it could bring 3 or 4 people back to life, I'm sure of it.

Really a fun thing to see. Thanks for sharing those pix.

[Howler]

12. Speaking of those DragonFly touches.

I pulled a fast one on Mr Howler for those.
When I found them at the hardware store I immediatly ordered all the cupboard hardware.
Then I went home and told mr Howler about them.
He said and I repeat "We will get them after we pay off some of these bills" LMAO!!!!
I said ' Oh.....You thought I was asking.....ummm no worries hon they are all already ordered" snort! When will men ever learn.????

[OneGrassRoot]

13. tsk, tsk, tsk....

Silly him.

Silly men.

[Howler]

15. LOL!

I also wish someone could explain to me for the love of Gawd and everything that is holy! Why! oh Why! When you ask your husband to help you. A woman still has to stop what shes doing to find and gather together everything he needs to help you!!!!

I mean....You have to help him, to help you, which really isnt any help at all! LMAO!!!!

[I Have A Dream]

57. "You thought I was asking..."

You go, girl!

[cate94]

4. That is

totally adorable!

I love your decorations! What a fun Christmas setting!

[Howler]

7. Thank you Cate94!

It took me two whole years to put it together but its done now!

[Metta]

6. Impressive.

Nice job.

[Howler]

8. I'm so glad you like it!

There were moments when my confidence tried to waver but I had already gone to far to turn back by then.

[Melissa G]

9. Delightful!

Thanks for posting!

[Howler]

10. Thank you for your tolerance Melissa G. :)

I just love all you guys.

[Melissa G]

11. Back atcha

[Mnemosyne]

14. Wow! How cool! Everything looks great, Howler! I love your waiter in the corner too!

[Howler]

16. Ahhhh (((Hugs))) MNemosyne!

Yes his "heart " was in it!

[Mnemosyne]

59. ...

[Howler]

60. Hey Girl!

Check your snail mail box!!!!!

[Celebration]

17. Beautiful!!

Eclectic and VERY groovy..............

And even all the chairs match.

Thanks for sharing.

[Howler]

18. I found a store on the interwebs where

you can get those metal folding chairs in many different colors for cheap! LOL!

Thank you Celebration.

[elleng]

19. Oh DEAR SNOOPY!

[Howler]

20. They all dance and sing too elleng! :)

((((Hug))))

[elleng]

23. YUP!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=72925

[Howler]

24. SWEET!!!!!!!!! Go Elleng!!!!!

We just love us some peanuts!

[Kookaburra]

21. What Fun!!!!

I love your kitchen -- would want to come over and have coffee with you every day.

[Howler]

22. Kookaburra, You would be welcome over any day any time of the day or night too!

For you I will drag out the french press and Kalua or baileys! Hell! I can even make you some Irish coffee!

[Still Blue in PDX]

25. GROOVY!

I love it, every little thing about it.

[Howler]

26. Ahhh. Thank you Still Blue in PDX! (((Hug))) n/t

n/t

[Tumbulu]

27. WONDERFUL!!!! FUN !!!! CREATIVE !!!!!

You did a super job- thanks so much for sharing it with us!

[Howler]

35. Thank you Tumbulu. :)

But I envy you!. I love hearing about your farm and animals especially your horse. (((Hug)))

[Tumbulu]

55. Thanks ((hugs))

[kimmerspixelated]

28. Beyond Fantastic!

Wow! This is just like something from a magazine or tv show expose of the most creative kitchens! It's like a really neat little restaurant! Thanks for sharing!

[Howler]

36. :)

Thank you Kimmerspixelated. Thats high praise indeed!

[FirstLight]

29. I DIG it!!!

the red beaded curtains are what really made me go *wow*...it's interesting what pieces jump out at different people...

I LOOOVE it! Good for you!

after being a renter all my life, i yearn for the day when i can really go nuts and have my own house to paint and make purdy

[Howler]

37. I know exactly what you mean Firstlight.

I was a renter till '94' when we found each other and then "Howlerville"
But it took a long time to get here and our house still needs so much work. LOL!
We live in an historic district. which is good and bad depending on the weather.

[BlueToTheBone]

30. It's beautiful! And what a party that must have been!

The guests must have had the best time, it was all so beautifully presented. Love it and the dish pattern!

[Howler]

38. Thanks BTTB they are not expensive at all.

Target! LOL!


BTW
check your mailbox........it went out last Friday.(((Hugs)))

[BlueToTheBone]

39. ...

I got it Saturday night at dinner with the candidate. He loved it (name on envelope) and I loved the fact that you care!
xoxoxoxoxo

[Howler]

43. Oh Cool!!!!!!

I'm so relieved! Enjoy!

[Tsiyu]

32. How fun!

I love it.

Thanks for sharing. DOn't know how you had time with all the tiedying, but the Howler is one of a kind - just like that awesome kitchen you and hubby have created!

[Howler]

40. You make me feel so good Tsiyu!!!!

Thank you so much!!!

I think like alot of folks Mr Howler and I have done nothing but eat,sleep,play on the computer and watch T.V.since monday. lol!......Oh and snuggle puppies!

[Tsiyu]

44. As it should be

You deserve a rest.

And you should feel good about that snazzy new kitchen. I bet everyone was oohing and ahhing over that fun spread. And I know the guests felt how special they are to you...it must have been magical...kudos to you!

Keep up the snuggling!

[BanzaiBonnie]

33. It's a work of art

Wow! Just WOW.

[Howler]

41. :)

I'm so glad you like it BanzaiBonnie! I would invite....I do invite everyone here on Asah. If your passing through or even near Dayton Ohio for any reason you have a place to stay! Howlerville will welcome the opputunity to spoil you all rotten!

[PADemD]

34. Beautiful!!!

And fun, too. I like the colors and the dishes!

Did you also make the napkin rings?

I'm curious, what was in the wrapping paper on the plates?

[Howler]

42. No I didnt make the napkin rings I found this really cool vender on the net.

OH! arent those cool! they are called English "Crackers" when you pick them up you pull and twist the ends and a little cap goes off like a mild fire cracker.
Then you open it and there is a paper crown,a little toy,and a joke or a riddle inside.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_cracker

[Tsiyu]

45. What memories those bring

The best Christmas cracker memory was going out to eat at a Chinese Restaurant in Soho (London - yeah- we hummed the werewolf tune as we walked to it lol) . It was a week before Christmas.

At a nearby table, a group of eight office workers opened their crackers, put on the silly little hats and did the riddles and jokes for each other. Everyone in the restaurant was enjoying their fun.

You are the hostess with the mostest indeed.....

[Howler]

46. I just love me some Warren Zevon!!!!

Oh yeah Crackers are a blast!!!!! And you just gots to wear the paper hats!!!
WOW Tsiyu! You've been to England!!!!! You so rock!!!!!!! i just love you!

[Tsiyu]

47. Well I love you right back

I only went once, on a music tour with fellow musicians, but I always get nostalgic and want to be back there when December comes. And I always remember how much fun those Brits had with their crackers - not the least bit stodgy!

I was thinking at the time that you couldn't get Americans to act so silly in a restaurant, but those office peeps were having as much fun as little kids. It was a nice moment in life i always remember when I see a cracker!

[Howler]

48. Your a musician too??????

What do you play? do you have any C.Ds out? Can I get your music?
Wow Tsiyu Just Wow!!!1 You are very accomplished!

[Tsiyu]

50. I do a litte bit of everything

Jill of all trades, master of none as they say....

nothing out commercially....yet lol. I'm a little old to be a pop star now but then one never knows!

My kids keep bugging me to record something for them, but right now my duo's latest gig is running on the local access channel as a promo for the club where we played open mic night recently. The videographer called to let me know he was using our stuff for the promo. He used to tape my son's heavy metal band, so he gets a kick out of taping mama, too.

Well, off to my bandmate's place to make cookies with his grandbabies. We were supposed to do it last week but the babies (three and one) got pneumonia last week!!!! They are fine, now. So I am bringing my vast collection of cookie cutters and we are going to make and decorate sugar cookies with the babes. And then do some jamming.

Have a great day, Howler!!!!!

[Howler]

51. That sounds like alot of fun!

You have a wonderful day too Tsiyu!

[Tsiyu]

52. Check your PM sistah!

Now I really have to get off the DU or I will be very late.

[Howler]

49. PADemD

If you or anyone else here on ASAH want the info on the venders I order from Iwould be happy to share the links.

[Lucinda]

53. That's very cool! I love the plates too.

My kitchen is red, white, black and grey, and I've been thinking about doing one wall in a lighter shade of your green. Nice to see how it all looks together!

[Howler]

54. OOOOHHHHHHHHHH!

Red,White,black and grey! Sounds beautiful Lucinda. I just love Graphic patterns and colors that give each other contrast.

[I Have A Dream]

56. This is exactly how I'd expect your house to look, Howler!

It's filled with color and whimsy.

Just looking at the pictures made me happy!

Thank you so much for sharing them with us.

[Howler]

62. IHAD you have a stsnding invitation to come over ANYTIME!

I just love you!!!! (((((HUG)))) and a big ole wet doggie kiss too!(You know from who!)

[kentauros]

58. It's in instances like this that I'm glad

that my girlfriend/future fiancé doesn't read DU!

Love the colors, and yes, the dragonfly door-pulls, too
Couldn't find howling accents?


Oh yeah, what's with the set of instructions on table #2?

[Howler]

61. LOL!!!!!

The instructions were for the english crackers Kentauros. If you don/t pull and twist them quite right the fire cracker 'POP" doesnt go off!!!

"Couldn't find howling accents?" HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! No need for Howling accents when you have lottsa liquer and your hostess is a "Howler"

[Why Syzygy]

63. How clever of you!

Very festive and happy. Brava!

[Howler]

64. Thank you Why Syzygy!

But it was missing you! You bring the best music to Howlerville!!!