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	<title>American Harvest &#187; Celebrate America</title>
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		<title>HOORAY FOR THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:44:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sharon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As crazy as it sounds, I do have a bedroom decorated in red, white and blue.  I know what you are thinking&#8230;..Sharon, the rest of your home is so neutral, with whites, beiges and creams.  Are you CRAZY?  Maybe, but I love Americana items.  The bedroom is downstairs and has been converted into a music [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As crazy as it sounds, I do have a bedroom decorated in red, white and blue.  I know what you are thinking&#8230;..Sharon, the rest of your home is so neutral, with whites, beiges and creams.  Are you CRAZY?  Maybe, but I love Americana items.  The bedroom is downstairs and has been converted into a music room for Rodger&#8217;s drum collection.  I just happen to put all of my Americana items in there too, because they look so good with his drums.<span id="more-580"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1756.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-581" title="IMG_1756" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1756.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>This doll was created by <a href="http://americanharvestinc.com/store/artists/ah-family-of-artists-creations/doll-rides-rocket.html">Susan</a>.  Please check out the <a href="http://americanharvestinc.com/store/artists/ah-family-of-artists-creations.html?SID=ec35c6a2223b0eb923e04633ae11b73c">SHOP</a> section of this website for her creations.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1735.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-582" title="IMG_1735" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1735.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>This banner is from the early 20th century.  It is in excellent condition and a great find!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1736.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-583" title="IMG_1736" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1736.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>I place all of my small Americana collectibles in a pine cupboard.  The small collectibles look important in these small cubbies!  Shown above is a vintage bank and one of Rodger&#8217;s rhythm band instruments.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1737.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-584" title="IMG_1737" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1737.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>A small book on essays continues the Americana look.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1738.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-585" title="IMG_1738" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1738.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>This set of 48 Star flags would have been placed on a car for a parade on the Fourth of July.  It is one of my favorite Americana finds.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1739.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-586" title="IMG_1739" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1739.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>This is a band uniform that Rodger found.  No it is not his uniform from school.  Unfortunately, our high school replaced all of the old marching band uniforms and tossed out the old ones!  Rodger was crushed when he learned that.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1742.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-587" title="IMG_1742" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1742.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>In this corner&#8230;more of Rodger&#8217;s musical instrument collection.  Did I say that he collects just drums?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1743.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-588" title="IMG_1743" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1743.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>This big bass drum with original skins is his pride and joy!  My flags look great on top, don&#8217;t you think?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1746.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-590" title="IMG_1746" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1746.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>These two <a href="http://americanharvestinc.com/store/artists.html?cat=5">Debbee Thibault creations</a> are playing the drums next to a drum bank.  If you look closely, you&#8217;ll see that the two small plates are of a vintage Mickey Mouse.  One is playing a horn and the other is singing into a microphone.  The flags in the background are 48 star flags on a desk set.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1751.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-591" title="IMG_1751" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1751.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://americanharvestinc.com/store/artists/nicol-sayre.html">Nicol Sayre</a> made this Americana doll for me years ago.  Her creations continue to amaze me!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1752.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-592" title="IMG_1752" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1752.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>My mom painted this picture for us a few years ago.  She knew that Rodger would want a drum and  Pepsi Cola sign painted into the picture!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1755.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-593" title="IMG_1755" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1755.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>Rodger learned to play drums on this snare drum.  His first teacher was his sister, Suzanne.  This was her drum and a few years ago she gave it to Rodger as a gift!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1760.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-594" title="IMG_1760" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1760.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>I love old, small boxes, as you can see in the above photo and the two below.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1763.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-595" title="IMG_1763" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1763.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1764.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-596" title="IMG_1764" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1764.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1766.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-597" title="IMG_1766" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1766.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>I have many more little Americana boxes&#8230;.all of them on display.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1780.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-598" title="IMG_1780" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1780.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>I also have a school bell collection.  It complements all of this Americana!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1784.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-599" title="IMG_1784" src="http://www.americanharvestinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_1784.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>I have lots and lots of vintage American flags,  you can never have too many flags!</p>
<p>We hope that you have a wonderful summer and a meaningful and safe Independence Day!</p>
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		<title>HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon and Rodger Mattern</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Fourth of July to all.&#160; (Photo taken at Disneyland Feb. 2008.)]]></description>
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		<title>CELEBRATE AMERICA</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2007 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon and Rodger Mattern</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, our small town of Pleasanton kicked off the opening of the County Fair with one of our famous parades.&#160; American Harvest joined in the celebration of America with a patriotic window display.&#160; This is one of our Americana displays.&#160; Please note items made by Donna O&#8217;Brien, Debbee Thibault, Nicol Sayre, Victoria Correa, Susan Arnot [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yesterday, our small town of Pleasanton kicked off the opening of the County Fair with one of our famous parades.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.americanharvestusa.com">American Harvest</a> joined in the celebration of America with a patriotic window display.&nbsp; </p>
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<p>This is one of our Americana displays.&nbsp; Please note items made by Donna O&#8217;Brien, Debbee Thibault, Nicol Sayre, Victoria Correa, Susan Arnot and Debi Ortega.</p>
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<p>Pleasanton has a small town ambience.</p>
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<p>Flags, flags, flags! </p>
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<p>Birthday Party Hat Float</p>
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<p>A little Buckaroo! </p>
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<p>Donna &#8211; this one is for you! </p>
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<p>Hats off to America!</p>
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