tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208245377654238352024-02-19T12:14:53.475-05:00Simply DwellA DIY approach to personal style in living and home decor.Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-41296787225953931612010-08-16T21:28:00.004-04:002010-08-16T21:44:49.060-04:00Guest Room: The Reveal<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></u></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">After ...</span><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">painting 2 dressers</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">making a new mirror and hanging another</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">installing trim for the chalkboard</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">mounting 2 besides lamps</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">adding a duvet and new blanket </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">painting the walls with Martha Stewart's </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Sharkey Gray</span></i></li></ul></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I have come up with this:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4866329917_69eb4a73a3_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4866946280_5b44d2cd0f_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I love the crispness of the gray paint with the white curtains and trim. I have to say that the chalkboard is great, but I'm kind of scared to write on it, it is just so nice and clean! OCD I tell you. The pop of the yellow lights and the texture of the print on the duvet that I used for a bed skirt, it all just falls together nicely. I hope you like it too. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">For fun lets look at the evolution...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWFU72GhY1Xuzbt6sH67Q-QCQwU8S6LB2UPSJOIYYb1Q9Idn6BwEd1PuULBItf0CGokj5mvyIbzkmr7op_LfNigNqi1ZpMzhifswBjxvrhDc0gp6hDlnZRxu3x1-04D0ZXHU4fN_JZhG7/s400/IMG_0041.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506186799884042562" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">{ 1 }</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO1wwZJE0y3KqVN7gRwW_EArdIecLnFhNUbM2lgv6wQ6F1_bvC38QEze5P2z2mGXKCjV8vjfAcuIa_iWCMlygZwA6CNtoaldYKfOl_5VYSQVc6VqBUwOlWnLO9kQPEWesz1UIFwKLsPkLs/s400/IMG_2354.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506186808878975682" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">{ 2 }</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4866329917_69eb4a73a3_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">{ 3 }</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I think I'm done now. Guest Room we are no longer enemies.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-20671445805134486172010-08-10T17:31:00.004-04:002010-08-10T17:53:08.525-04:00Guest Room Project#2- The Dressers<div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4866328803_2774e4c531_z.jpg"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The jumping off point for this whole guest room re-do was my childhood dresser.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4866328803_2774e4c531_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px; " /></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4866945168_6962e672da_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light;">{The before}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">It was mine when I was a baby- it converts to a changing table- and it followed me through college and into our first home, but it shows its age. Old hardware and a blah brown finish didn't help the aesthetics of the room. With my mother not too happy at first, I decided to repaint it and update the hardware.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4866945442_8331c87418_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4866329823_0387828abe_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light;">{New Hardware too!}</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The drawers got a few coats of white, and the body of the dresser a coat of Ralph Lauren's Modern Loft- a brilliant navy blue that we also used in our </span><a href="http://simplydwell.blogspot.com/2009/07/getting-it-straight.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Master Bedroom</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. Since the paint was flowing the other dresser got a splash of navy too.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4866328997_e5fab498de_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light;">{Before}</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4866329087_e9c7ab691c_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4866329607_0e19dc5776_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I kept the original ceramic hardware that my Pap gave the dresser back in the day. Needless to say, I was soo happy that when I showed my mom the pictures of the newly finished dressers, and she loved them. I always tell Erik and my family that I know they think I'm crazy when I come up with these plans, but in the end everything works out. The dresser has a crisp, clean feel and with everything else that was done in the room it looks much more modern. I still have to share the rest of the room, so don't be shy...</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4866945998_50a25429df_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light;">{Sorry for the blurry pics, no flash and tired hands from all that painting!}</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-8065390130871880612010-08-06T15:25:00.005-04:002010-08-06T15:52:59.565-04:00Guest Room Redo, Project 1<div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4866329267_35f7a107f5_z.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Tkm7d83geI6nUDUkR1EpY1iHmcp1_vf6A_FEKzVERscj9SborROe8W0hDpkstDj3POVw3bOfdIGWCIwlcjkA60Kw-8HAC_t5AEPBNfBkeu52PeGLLFB1Ufppl9oqlYp4oJXKDa3mtC4L/s1600/DONE+2.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxu0CWUL4dNqdDu50E5SnRVaXD9osy7cB_jJtYnGwWPFkXd7nuA6okFAv3ElM9_kVKpAokJZEgKwOTFGDJNq8DQMV0oh83sAsyYkcEDZVjOXpCzA9P7abjRQe2e__7AVsC6f0XopGI5rc/s1600/51HVhR7EzzL._SS400_.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxu0CWUL4dNqdDu50E5SnRVaXD9osy7cB_jJtYnGwWPFkXd7nuA6okFAv3ElM9_kVKpAokJZEgKwOTFGDJNq8DQMV0oh83sAsyYkcEDZVjOXpCzA9P7abjRQe2e__7AVsC6f0XopGI5rc/s400/51HVhR7EzzL._SS400_.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502384277728014818" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Global-Views-Sunburst-Security-Hardware/dp/B001I45Z34/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1281123163&sr=8-3">{source}</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxu0CWUL4dNqdDu50E5SnRVaXD9osy7cB_jJtYnGwWPFkXd7nuA6okFAv3ElM9_kVKpAokJZEgKwOTFGDJNq8DQMV0oh83sAsyYkcEDZVjOXpCzA9P7abjRQe2e__7AVsC6f0XopGI5rc/s1600/51HVhR7EzzL._SS400_.jpg"></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I have always liked the symmetry of sunburst mirrors. What I don't like about them is the steep prices. Every one that I find and like is well out of my price range. { The one above is $200!!} So I was out in the interwebs, and I stumbled onto this </span><a href="http://mylittlehappyplace.blogspot.com/2010/03/diy-sunburst-mirror.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">blog</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> tutorial that opened my world to having my own little sunburst.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Tkm7d83geI6nUDUkR1EpY1iHmcp1_vf6A_FEKzVERscj9SborROe8W0hDpkstDj3POVw3bOfdIGWCIwlcjkA60Kw-8HAC_t5AEPBNfBkeu52PeGLLFB1Ufppl9oqlYp4oJXKDa3mtC4L/s400/DONE+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502384288920092930" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light;">{ It is identical!! }</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I had a smaller, more simple version in my thoughts so I adapted the recipe a bit.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4866329267_35f7a107f5_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">My materials were: a 7" diameter mirror, bamboo skewers, hot glue, gold spray paint and a finished roll of tape. Crazy list I know. I started with drawing two circles on the back of the mirror to use as guidelines. I then glued the skewers starting at 12, 3, 6, and 9, relative to a clock. And then just filled in the gaps between.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4866945634_9086d879bd_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4866329425_e4f00a30f1_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Obviously neatness isn't super important- hello wobbly circles! When I couldn't squeeze in anymore, I used the tape roll as a base to hang the mirror from. Once everything was secure out to the driveway I went to spray the skewers with a generous amount of gold spray paint. Here it is hanging at the top of the chalkboard headboard I painted:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4866945836_5bd189f00a_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Isn't it adorable! The total cost of my version was under $10 including the cost of the mirror, paint, and skewers. </span>More details tomorrow on the dresser refinishing, and the reveal is soon to come. Have a great weekend!</div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-38948993229589750172010-07-29T10:38:00.004-04:002010-07-29T10:51:56.584-04:00Inspiration: Chalkboards<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0_dfHBIq75N0nOn9zm_Jmjv70tcBjE95sOODM0Pq82OHkeP4iI_2cQbkPh6fATvfzM3AA8GNzyT7ykHMbu5yTsbcLMImNoxB3dro9FoiOjCvNRRlugyw0oY3iZR-11GoTYaeoA-XeOoNZ/s1600/chalkboard+headboard.jpg"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Yet again I find myself at the mercy of my guestroom. I h.a.t.e. this room. I have redecorated this room 3 times in 5 years. It never looks the way I want it to. I make the mistake of hurrying the process and do quick fixes that I end up hating in the long run. It drives Erik crazy because he says it is a waste because the room doesn't get used- except to hold our backpacking gear. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>**Side note: why do house guests that are male and under the age of 30 sleep on the couch and not a bed??</i></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Anyway, upcoming house guests are the motivation behind my latest itch to get the room in shape. I am working on the tiniest of budgets so whatever I do has to be cheap and a DIY project. I have wanted to update my childhood dresser and give the bed a headboard. Both involve some paint and labor but I have a week so I think it is possible. After searching the web I found these awesome inspiration pictures for the headboard dilemma:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0_dfHBIq75N0nOn9zm_Jmjv70tcBjE95sOODM0Pq82OHkeP4iI_2cQbkPh6fATvfzM3AA8GNzyT7ykHMbu5yTsbcLMImNoxB3dro9FoiOjCvNRRlugyw0oY3iZR-11GoTYaeoA-XeOoNZ/s400/chalkboard+headboard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499339874959240194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/bedroom/diy-gustavian-headboard-before-after-108179"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">{source}</span></span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV0kZ9QKZyFVBrCTuU0f5b9BFsER76tSd_u1PFZdRkTj8D2L4T1YZfqDfKy3qkBmcUuNWIP9E2t2ONW89JqW5MS6quK8cVXBONNWjuZoThINfOgtKvR-YXuija6CYLQLJTtxwfghFIqVPy/s400/buildhboard_ss14lg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499339879555952754" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 395px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.diyideas.com/images/buildhboard_ss14lg.jpg">{source}</a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">One day when the room houses a little one, a chalkboard is a must in my eyes, so this could easily be adapted later on when the double bed is no longer. Plus I love the idea of guests leaving us a message. Heading to Ben Moore for some paint! Wish me luck that Erik doesn't flip... :)</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-39373421279769129962010-07-26T20:27:00.004-04:002010-07-26T20:43:38.220-04:00The Deck Monster<div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It all started last summer... we wanted a way to beat the heat and enjoy our back porch. We started with this:</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4832795880_7d493c7927_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Then did this:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4832795984_d53e8bb954_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I thought we were done here:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/4832796070_1d8cb5f7b6_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Again I made some changes and had this:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/4832796188_bc9c16c0b7_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Most recently we added even more wood and stain to help camo the ugly underside of the deck monster. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4774793978_4985db197e_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The last thing we will do is add some lattice to the stairs to conceal the dirt and weeds under there too. I hate lattice, but it is cheap and I'm going to find a sun lovin vines to creep and crawl all over it! Plants make me happy...</span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Weren't here to get all the details during the big build? Go <a href="http://simplydwell.blogspot.com/2009/07/happy-dance.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">here</span></a> to see it all go down!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-77313411989254081542010-07-17T12:57:00.006-04:002010-07-17T13:47:49.431-04:00New Items: Yo Yo Pins<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS3sMJMH5yVkB6ZxGxK83KFKSbCa_ktIO0d_Tx70gYBZjsGCOGFuPP6f9oSCUiLFGrwCZg3Bc4YBBZOuxyCCn74CV6S-R9LoY05uuauuwbjAWx_8by8FjLUMZ6o5V9Osvr7mU8o38DTPSk/s1600/IMG_3406.JPG"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I have been working on some new pieces for the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/manestreet">shop</a>. Mini Yo Yo Pins!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHPFIs6HG6C8le9sCxdXs4RsSko2GgI-KUTRyStmFSLtaybh3SYDr5PdLBGcJJcZ0XFxaoa7bvnl8o3Rmdelk_zAAwh62PROnmdrfUScmTvVcrGBu4sDTXUkGRWVPtrUTVCK6VtvcV0am_/s1600/IMG_3404.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHPFIs6HG6C8le9sCxdXs4RsSko2GgI-KUTRyStmFSLtaybh3SYDr5PdLBGcJJcZ0XFxaoa7bvnl8o3Rmdelk_zAAwh62PROnmdrfUScmTvVcrGBu4sDTXUkGRWVPtrUTVCK6VtvcV0am_/s400/IMG_3404.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494921521266912258" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjUZFkKFGTksGXSh1NQOiaFCeWo6HBDkmQi-_Yk3zzmm0z_tZ6A0D8-Ed4ZcEbBPb9K4hHraozL2UchkNyDALTaQaxGjBOmqdwPygJ6if4HRSZMGd-fYo3-fRFO0KgOKnOuwsXYyK3_d_/s1600/IMG_3403.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjUZFkKFGTksGXSh1NQOiaFCeWo6HBDkmQi-_Yk3zzmm0z_tZ6A0D8-Ed4ZcEbBPb9K4hHraozL2UchkNyDALTaQaxGjBOmqdwPygJ6if4HRSZMGd-fYo3-fRFO0KgOKnOuwsXYyK3_d_/s400/IMG_3403.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494921514690427266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNlr18QgeCfNpNb7cJbVZULkea-S5bDF7SygyZc8JFcZJuW7iyJ6ze2LrOZiHbTsiERuK2R0jLTslwUCk5ggclhVWUMN3AQYxyNvFY32J-vEg5cSDbDcsbOOmDShOQlOTQke2zQEPeuQqK/s1600/IMG_3402.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNlr18QgeCfNpNb7cJbVZULkea-S5bDF7SygyZc8JFcZJuW7iyJ6ze2LrOZiHbTsiERuK2R0jLTslwUCk5ggclhVWUMN3AQYxyNvFY32J-vEg5cSDbDcsbOOmDShOQlOTQke2zQEPeuQqK/s400/IMG_3402.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494921506013994034" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">These little bits are made with fabric and felt. I will be selling them in pairs and singles in the shop very soon! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.328125) 1px -1px;"><i>UPDATE: The Pins are listed in the shop and ready for purchase!!</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">For the little ladies, I'm making these mini clips with rosettes and/or yo yos.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS3sMJMH5yVkB6ZxGxK83KFKSbCa_ktIO0d_Tx70gYBZjsGCOGFuPP6f9oSCUiLFGrwCZg3Bc4YBBZOuxyCCn74CV6S-R9LoY05uuauuwbjAWx_8by8FjLUMZ6o5V9Osvr7mU8o38DTPSk/s400/IMG_3406.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494921523108816722" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Don't forget to check out the mini showcase on the right sidebar.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light;font-size:7;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:40px;">Hope you're having a great weekend!</span></span></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-62518883420423969902010-07-08T12:07:00.003-04:002010-07-08T12:30:23.862-04:00Produce<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Radio silence usually means lots going on, however because it is my summer vacation I have been very lazy. Usually I make a list of projects to tackle and go at them full steam ahead, but this summer has proven otherwise. I did make the list and it has about 8 items on it, but I have yet to fully complete one. Oh, well, I earned this time off right? At least our garden has been hard at work:</span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4774155943_9fdcf3e93c_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light;">{Zucchini}</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4774156227_7af5952ec5_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light;">{Poblano}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4774794354_e5b1da6cda_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light;">{Better Boy Tomato}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4774794238_10626c17fc_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light;">{Roma}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Erik and I are trying to undo all of the cook-out gluttony that has occurred over the past couple weeks. We want to try and incorporate more vegetarian meals into our diet to lighten things up. I could live off pasta alone, but veggies need a more starring role. So I need help!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AmericanTypewriter-Light;font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 21px;">Do you have any go-to meals that you make with only veggies? Or can you recommend any cook books for veggie-friendly meals?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Much obliged. </span></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-7739008173826747452010-06-30T10:17:00.006-04:002010-06-30T10:32:40.398-04:00How They've Grown...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU5LFNZezJ9WeYikS0TZxwoLz3fUEhqZPD9dLLA5RlDGSzus2rjwvhbMtkkeassQ0M6q1F_5gsIKgVbk_69dblY8c9Jd455IvQJW-swc1AUYUOmNsUItBK9RsFljPW8rLpAc3DWPHLhyphenhyphenfh/s1600/IMG_2260.JPG"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It has been a year since I planted my Confederate Jasmine. My dream is to have my porch columns be completely covered in the fragrant beauties. Last year they were barely scraping the base of the columns...</span><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU5LFNZezJ9WeYikS0TZxwoLz3fUEhqZPD9dLLA5RlDGSzus2rjwvhbMtkkeassQ0M6q1F_5gsIKgVbk_69dblY8c9Jd455IvQJW-swc1AUYUOmNsUItBK9RsFljPW8rLpAc3DWPHLhyphenhyphenfh/s400/IMG_2260.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488572463868802626" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWov0P2jVKxLI0AjGRJG4GnfNENcoyEzK8NshDf9UUgVqXrVKp2l8ShASmnI7p5ImgRTZopwzUPNhL0tLcENDtls47CT0S9rrn4vHZUU7UQ85_xOywWsF3nyQFHAgqBz1Fnmk7Nv5C4qk1/s400/IMG_2261.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488572473204112466" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">But after 365 days of water and sun they have met in the middle and are going strong!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDn9HsM2F7zbgdDd9fFfDL_Ss2PX8ZnaHkoHLzRuIZ5M20egF3m994Ke8bsSUDAjdZjARX3pyNFu5THPgOv-McQ_J3Lwuqyqgmr7WIBtOLQc_Cf3maO6u_yGwRIblhQGVGlGBsJg-KHGS/s400/Vines+2010-2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488572476755282930" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBpA9inLvJIZtdNL0vbWa2eHnkN1gXb2tfPlcOBa4GiI9B2VlkqIGZzXZGYBoyvTW6DoVfsVxJXbhDsPKlb2Fa3JgryZvImx_JnHo5hX1ZenloOV1bzp5QBTNalXQon03zFN_bsPmJuMac/s400/Front+Porch+2010.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488572484233098290" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I hope Erik and I are in this house long enough to see them mature like these that I saw on a trip to <a href="http://www.serenbecommunity.com/home.html">Serenbe</a>- a beautiful neighborhood in South GA.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7FXtidVBgRwnSbZLRxzeU6G-ZCQxqYlNxLTnN3RSmzA0bOpHNT7kfQLhyphenhyphenP-ZY5QSiC9-KjUjFOqi5mOWrrnQmiRFPWEafzMVjWyyZXapA6_DdFJvFCv_h7E5Lo_Af_dLbFCyf5jFQBMj-/s400/IMG_3333.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488572800801218498" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Have anything good growing at home?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-11074497091006268442010-06-25T10:19:00.004-04:002010-06-25T10:31:18.243-04:00Knit Necklace<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Remember when I fell in <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><a href="http://mycakies.blogspot.com/2010/06/bit-of-texture.html">love</a></span>?</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Well I studied that beautiful necklace and realized that I had just learned a valuable skill that would allow me to create a necklace of my own- Finger Weaving! Actually one of my 3rd grade students taught me, teacher became the student. I found some thick chunky thread at Joann's and I rummaged through my scrap box of fabric and beads and created this beauty:</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDq5c9QEsa3LKaF-UcOdvHyrm-MBn1n_XAdxTdFZ0KpYX0hGvObwJJIl-LlSdvE6K02DLqGr9YNqCRCkMYcJAufbp6HZMOUTbToYd_r4osoVvwV7bn41jl8cDvAwkBDExtDRrkDR0qlIie/s400/IMG_3369.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486718222032521874" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6SdZFPy3rcCyAfxdpr9EPsndD-ERACJ52lRdDVZcYV2EjEp37eGxaQ7G7Qjy8CvaC693dgV3B43qjPDGWJ7xSr-ln60c1xjGjyei0q72vv9aZdefM4tnPK9k6eajrEeGBnJ1ZjZmdpdCz/s400/IMG_3370.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486718233863962338" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I love how it turned out. The buttons, yo-yos and ruffles look like a fine collection that just happened along. For the ties I cut up an old t-shirt that was hanging out in the back of the dresser. Cakies will be putting hers in her </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mycakies"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Etsy shop</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> soon, so go visit for one of your own! This guy, however, will be my personal treasure and a shout-out to all those creative moms out there who inspire us everyday!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-22618914858713112202010-06-23T07:54:00.003-04:002010-06-23T12:39:39.380-04:00Craft Space<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIierU2YGP8LA_qbC7JrQ_1c7QpATAzZH92BaS-z_ANu2LRqez1codVxhTJYgaHvebiB3bc-FsAs751_hl3GAF_C9lKGcchSOK72dIztgWmZDJN70Bc0WU9I3K92-ace9_H9WuAbEsPAsk/s1600/Office:Craft.JPG"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Here are the pictures of my new craft nook:</span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIierU2YGP8LA_qbC7JrQ_1c7QpATAzZH92BaS-z_ANu2LRqez1codVxhTJYgaHvebiB3bc-FsAs751_hl3GAF_C9lKGcchSOK72dIztgWmZDJN70Bc0WU9I3K92-ace9_H9WuAbEsPAsk/s400/Office:Craft.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485752254799617874" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">In case you hadn't seen the office before:</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho9AMRwXIHVagZh-4881NHnEdDw9ExwCzYqUEVKY3k7jfvH4AYSJRTnNjY8GPCaURb7l_sfPlhwnFlv1cvqSBiLI8BnFwQaU1aotiz-EQJwSzkq0mOVTCo0NzLsjzgfT9M3mubAqWExtRA/s400/IMG_0885.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485754592454796754" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /><br /></span><div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">To transform the office to an office/craft room I bought this </span><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60180036"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">desk</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> from Ikea to use as a work space for my </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/manestreet"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">headbands</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> and other projects. I have room for my cutting mat and my sewing machine. </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The desk has 2 drawers on the front. One drawer is reserved for my crafting supplies and the other houses sewing essentials.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVLoEOONaRxBgM4RFmOiOmOhV0me-jBpNezc1PcazkYYwma8JM_tIjxup1t01hJ3qv1B7pmcr-JK6TYdCKCJszAmqUfYLj6kbalqtAZRKz9lXFL1n1ewyOHttmGUfo__Dp7cSlat-f-YF/s400/Craft+Room2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485752291440347762" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50072645">wall rod</a> keeps my scissors, and hair clips in order.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEQNyMWQPSrjJlQB7LVAarHStPKbZrTSAvJizadZRzFq4FvdyGCkc-8sniLwpgmOslrUoLMIrrYJ9y9WTO7tl_gBFZaaiJiJwbW-10nnz1prWDlpbUssvcicYencosF-P0RUooWDI9Ad2E/s400/Craft+Room-+Organize+2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485752281989153890" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDjFVvKEwV2HBHzbIsdehL6gxN5v5V6Q8xOW8ILXd0S6sfpqp32aNVEnOEOVGCDiAQC2XtrDw-mbqbG2j95IQFdhfOhZLdsd_bsP9oB3Te6CDO_UgH45GflCeSYjxY2ovlPSJM0pkJi0gi/s400/Craft+Room-+Organize.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485752267975654194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /><br /></span><div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I also picked up new </span><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/46686200"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">boxes</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> to keep my fabrics in order. They are on the </span><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90159104"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Lack shelf</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> I already had in the office, which also has my felts, beads, and threads on it.</span></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhB_XVl8GOorAEotds_2KXydQqRNUJz4hFhlGOuiYtszmIMOgn3Ij3Gp_yzJVvt8qX1ZIGuEvIKRbP1p9UIayU-WccioAOkjV96jHrfhZHbVKUoXOOZL3sOJvQ_maafWXmw0zRdPgVUOb/s400/Craft+Room.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485752262268315474" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It is nice to have a dedicated space for my creative ventures. I can just swing the chair around and have Pandora rocking on the iMac while I make fun pieces for my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/manestreet">Etsy shop</a> or any other project that comes along...usually every day or so!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><i>Do tell</i>: Do you have a creative space that inspires you?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-4185727354781908062010-06-22T10:55:00.004-04:002010-06-22T11:00:41.266-04:00Inspiration: Cakies<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdh7N2GS-NtiFbPHpBCFYvv8Dx6M6GKG4GytB1xxzJp2ms2qS8WBv5MrOq7kLEz0ZMXD9qJE-EVXeJBW3Vsm2cfCfWarEJak91MgC5J_FBLmgGHO9GVw1vhjtS0Y8_s7WZVXbuB1EjTpTi/s1600/4709309458_588fdce6ce_b.jpg"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I love this <a href="http://mycakies.blogspot.com/">lady</a>. She is a mom to 3 adorable girls and still finds time to work her creativity. When I saw this <a href="http://mycakies.blogspot.com/2010/06/bit-of-texture.html">necklace</a> on her blog I was in awe. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdh7N2GS-NtiFbPHpBCFYvv8Dx6M6GKG4GytB1xxzJp2ms2qS8WBv5MrOq7kLEz0ZMXD9qJE-EVXeJBW3Vsm2cfCfWarEJak91MgC5J_FBLmgGHO9GVw1vhjtS0Y8_s7WZVXbuB1EjTpTi/s400/4709309458_588fdce6ce_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485612587369047954" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The texture of the yarn is amazing, the color of the jersey is perfect, and those buttons! If you haven't had the pleasure of viewing her blog, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">you.must.go</span>, NOW!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-37754069787398537632010-06-07T17:19:00.006-04:002010-06-07T17:31:52.835-04:00Business Happenings<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I have added 2 new pieces to the </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/manestreet"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">shop</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">! </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM6DUXiRBuN7wMEjj_2w4OvmmgmJFfDJM9ACEsY2ZWWTZkFtwCBi8CKbjJvnym3vOPBXcy7Pxq2wc7MZaGYh9WeNKEUkr6fROItOY8YJSmXUeCsMNcjFb50aLMv8bFOUD5GcrY4Jzwdw59/s1600/C&Gmane+Card.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM6DUXiRBuN7wMEjj_2w4OvmmgmJFfDJM9ACEsY2ZWWTZkFtwCBi8CKbjJvnym3vOPBXcy7Pxq2wc7MZaGYh9WeNKEUkr6fROItOY8YJSmXUeCsMNcjFb50aLMv8bFOUD5GcrY4Jzwdw59/s400/C&Gmane+Card.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480146627337433490" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 288px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">These new elastic headbands are eclectic with their ruffles, rosettes and beads. One has a yellow ruffle with a patterned rosette and turquoise beads...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhshAGIle0JqE2Zr7J_7VczLCg9JsiD6Ii4hNG64_Vc8NIgQXfN8nbJZ-wzbXTmao-45UgJVVT4P2Y0F76HmH5SPZaZ_tljaHsXdEPnbKqNqxSTpI3O83vdKyV2eNiRKOs2bjP-mhYs8Y3_/s1600/IMG_3347.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhshAGIle0JqE2Zr7J_7VczLCg9JsiD6Ii4hNG64_Vc8NIgQXfN8nbJZ-wzbXTmao-45UgJVVT4P2Y0F76HmH5SPZaZ_tljaHsXdEPnbKqNqxSTpI3O83vdKyV2eNiRKOs2bjP-mhYs8Y3_/s400/IMG_3347.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480146629262771506" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And the other features a navy ruffle, gray linen rosette and gold beads...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0jOO5FvzfPnOiGwTHAbWigpxPNLPVncFL1h-34BrF7lshMnZ0SYGN5f7r6-rSCzv8k7BHaNMohrta3cFguby0WklvzAtQiMbkESy82jrkAmGKfHqmhQAgjgUP3TH9uHozrNtLuZDoJwv8/s1600/IMG_3350.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0jOO5FvzfPnOiGwTHAbWigpxPNLPVncFL1h-34BrF7lshMnZ0SYGN5f7r6-rSCzv8k7BHaNMohrta3cFguby0WklvzAtQiMbkESy82jrkAmGKfHqmhQAgjgUP3TH9uHozrNtLuZDoJwv8/s400/IMG_3350.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480146644277987010" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDSU-7DKzAbgUfHzbbkXscXlksuzkALMHWyCqMDXKOkjPr2zC13DLln2BHT77ZUySA13caWqUwWTDojJ4CTQgBcOy8glsKK2KgTj6fX1oQRUt7Ccxmk-4ASivPTn8LwlQlcrzpvrm0iN1/s1600/IMG_3345.JPG"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I have decided that I like the elastic bands much better than the metal ones. I must have an odd shaped head or something. The elastic also holds flyaways and unruly curls at bay. Look for some more additions to pop up soon. I must say things are easier to do with a new </span><a href="http://simplydwell.blogspot.com/2010/05/craft-room-inspiration.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">craft corner</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">. Pictures of that later...</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-52753926237155539532010-05-28T08:58:00.004-04:002010-05-28T09:06:46.734-04:00Obsessed: Lofts<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Erik and I love our first home that we currently reside in, however in one of those "If I ever win the lottery" type moments, we have decided that we want a swanky loft apartment. I like industrial, he likes simple. So when I saw Gwyenth Paltrow's loft on her </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://goop.com">website</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://goop.com"> </a>I was in l.o.v.e. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4divhKara2QShJW61tgVsPeVPPUORs1lQetoGmq6MStlRfcjoiAJW09xdUecUhOwtDzuqAXCaA6bB7_miG-aBJmqxWVovk5pb9eMUwHmbr80tByBd5TSnOxR2Vq8lT_LEkxZ13NzuAH3a/s400/IMG_0406.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476305808860284450" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The master bedroom is the best. I love the peacock blue bed and those wall sconces are to die for. I have already spent 30 mins trying to find something similar on the web. Any suggestions??</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6AhQGRX4TIS5QayAnAy4cpsvPWNbxcXNNdfBWAMpl3tiTBkElR7rfLlsUOniXAI29GHdnVnqj698ZMrknhk-Vs1zR1WDeseUQ8c3c9oXz02OwHEeLMBiB2XUI8YG5IQ9jq0BkfIj1AO-x/s400/IMG_0359.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476305805692646306" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The kitchen is even better. The stools are industrial goodness and the full subway tile wall is stunning. And to believe that it is all in Nashville, TN ? I'd actually listen to county music if I could life here. See the whole apartment and design process <a href="http://goop.com/newsletter/85/en/">here</a>.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Seriously, does anyone know where to find those sconces??</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-87103337766075861322010-05-25T21:00:00.004-04:002010-05-25T21:14:27.838-04:00Craft Room Inspiration<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Since I'm going to have some extra time on my hands ( summer vacation!!) I thought it was high time to get the </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/manestreet"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Etsy shop</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> updated and inventory up. However when I have to retire to our guest room to get to work I feel less than inspired. I like the guest room but I feel like it isn't my creative place. I have plans to try and add a nook to the office for my headband making and sewing. This serves as my main piece of inspiration at the moment:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrqaG5_Mw1CO6H2Sx1o_ta3Dpk6LNHrExIemGbjP2clOPvO5625_cXdrP89QnhnNYBkwV0i0E-rzSGm1vdqHdNjUg51gNHF8odrewrUFhtrf3aNFyDdz0K9FUEPOOAH-3MXqRePWhTMPP5/s400/organize-craft-space-1009-lg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475379729072757266" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 325px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/organizing/organizing-craft-room"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">{ image }</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I already have a </span><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10159099"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Lack shelf</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> in the office so I would be adding the display rod, another desk, and some cute containers to hold my notions. There is quite a list working of summer projects to keep me busy.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-77299090772906962592010-05-17T07:06:00.001-04:002010-05-17T07:06:00.558-04:00The Places I go...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><div><br /></div>The blog world is a fun and overwhelming place. There is truly something for everyone. Whether it's home decor, DIY anything, mom's doing fun stuff, cooks, photography, or gardening, chances are if you have a hobby there is a blog for it. The thing I like most about blogs are that they are usually written by regular people doing regular things. It's nice to read that others have struggles with planting a veggie garden, or that I'm not the only person who is obsessed with throw pillows. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">So these are some of the places I like to visit to see what's shakin':</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The Cooks:</span></b></span></div><div><blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.bakerella.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Bakerella</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.honeyandjam.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Honey & Jam</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.sevenspoons.net/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Seven Spoons</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /><br /></span><a href="http://sogoodandtasty.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">So Good and Tasty</span></a></blockquote><a href="http://sogoodandtasty.blogspot.com/"></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The Home Gurus:</span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://makingitlovely.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span></a></div><blockquote><div><a href="http://makingitlovely.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Making it Lovely</span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://athomeathome.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">At Home At Home</span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Little Green Notebook</span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://sabbespot.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Sabbespot</span></a></div></blockquote><div><a href="http://sabbespot.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The Creatives:</span></b></span></div><div></div><div></div><blockquote><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://homemadegrits.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Homemade Grits</span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://aviedesigns.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Avie Designs</span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://paisleywallpaper.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Paisley Wallpaper</span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://www.ourblogoflove.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Our Blog of Love</span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://blueeyedfreckle.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Blue Eyed Freckle</span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://mycakies.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Cakies</span></a></div></blockquote><div><a href="http://mycakies.blogspot.com/"></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Please go visit them whenever you need inspiration and pretty things to look at and read.</span></div><div><blockquote></blockquote><br /></div><div><a href="http://mycakies.blogspot.com/"></a></div><div><br /></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-77498203589290856322010-05-15T11:56:00.001-04:002010-05-15T17:24:30.755-04:00Quiet Time, and a picnic<div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The days are flying by so fast that I just want any spare minute to sit. In quiet. With Erik, Doc or any other warm cuddly thing. But life prevails and continues. </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">One such instance is when our kitchen sink fell victim to a moment of frustration and ended up broken. To Home Depot we went. I figured if we were having to replace our builder boring faucet, we might as well get something that was nice and that we would want to have forever- or until another karate chop takes it down. We got this guy:</span></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img border="0" alt="" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1342/4605838541_74d547be91.jpg" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 375px; display: block; height: 500px; cursor: pointer; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">It has the removable spray nozzle and fun matching soap dispenser. It looked beautiful in the box, but what a pain to install for my very handsome and fit husband who had to squeeze under the sink to install it. After 2 hours and a trip to the hardware store, we had water use again and had to get out of the house.</span></div><br /><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img border="0" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/4605840631_a3b0dd558d.jpg" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 500px; display: block; height: 375px; cursor: pointer; " /><br /></span><div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img border="0" alt="" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1221/4606454634_138b23f0cb.jpg" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 500px; display: block; height: 375px; cursor: pointer; " /></span></span></div><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">We visited our favorite lunch spot and had a picnic with the little one. It was beautiful out. We laid on the blanket together in the warm sun, with whispers of "weiner dog!" as passerbys saw our adorable Doc hanging out with us.</span></div><br /><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img border="0" alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4606456048_edd65d84e0.jpg" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 375px; display: block; height: 500px; cursor: pointer; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">{ side note: disregard the grass clippings, he likes to roll around on bugs }</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">A frustrating, rewarding, delicious, and relaxing afternoon.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-6995048592508817492010-05-14T12:16:00.006-04:002010-05-14T17:56:26.962-04:00Rewarding<a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1158/4605841997_f2bb997548.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1158/4605841997_f2bb997548.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1158/4605841997_f2bb997548_b.jpg"></a><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">To grow your own home decor. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">{My bright orange geraniums with my favorite owls.}</span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="center"> </div><div></div><div></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-78184866609146680602010-04-12T07:53:00.000-04:002010-04-12T07:53:00.046-04:00DIY: Recipe Cards<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">I purchased this 3</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> ring Recipe book at Border's a million years ago.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl8c1-pJFkTHTtBtuAD9LtlR_gjAvLRfeGa0DQb50kvP0xtFi2RGVcxQbgSVaEq69jnSBCwXsfv3SOh_mcWh-Yfmm3vTHIaNYjAzaY4BESIm66aLn4Yr7gVjOVwXRCxuHgCFkEfauAetXq/s320/IMG_3209.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459004164491861986" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I love the simple design of it. However the lined paper for your handwritten recipes was less than desirable. So I came up with my own DIY recipe cards on Microsoft Word.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FmEDkSqx4SuPUk3PsHALVa0qSbktUk7XTsB1hf2YHNMvQSpgMHnS5SIu6kTaGoyAWPXwRWYmZbuyzrMJD-1BbOqlRN0cytpZQTm5ri7tKbpnk8XGDUUgDOnxgtXdoJk6_mniw9nPGkaQ/s320/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459004162530124018" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 320px; " /></span><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I made them to fit 1/2 sheet of a standard printer paper, so I can get 2 per page. I spent Sunday afternoon retyping my recipes to fit into the new template. This helped me to have all my favorites orderly and neatly presented, but it also has the added bonus of having them all saved on my computer = easy access, so when a friend loves one of my creations I can easy email it to them!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1OLj0YfA9DZ0cQXEjjeWKtnmy970XblR5LGp8IZLYoUqQDAMDPSfdP00BMldz2PKrpfkMFlLqsBvXAexPzrTe7bQjEmg0BwWAqROz1-MnrYeOXIVac6NuRHUNvAFOO1T-7lJYhmtsT2hX/s320/IMG_3214.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459004175035458130" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">One more thing off the never-ending To Do list. Actually there may be 100 more things, check back for details...</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-84850316118932919872010-04-11T14:39:00.007-04:002010-04-11T14:57:29.273-04:00Surprise Dinner Party<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Saturday was spent in the dirt</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. That has been a common occurrence in these parts lately. It is just too darn nice out to be inside, so if that means I have dirt under my nails than so be it. After I spent time tending to the weeds, planting some more herbs:</span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_I2IrW6alngOlsteL0YgvNe93OaNbHOE_uBMaRZ_WJrBgYcVD5tjwLf3grQkXbdc4UO9XMMuGlsf6IExk-U13ovyoUj5YaLyn8b7IJliI5JLYgsnJnq5lYRjw3VTf8E0pG5c5i6OdFe8l/s320/IMG_3206.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458954916643408306" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglNAa_zCD2faw-rrVcV-m1LtM6A7kiZWlCSxQ42UGhPrMER330L5y1I14Kd0cmh9yqjWgHXF0N1gHOIcVY8dMUtG9ChcxvEO45R8rECByeVJ4BD3ZTcbx7Hw66NiAXaGSBjzXxhLubLOLx/s320/IMG_3207.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458954923742479506" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">{ Rosemary }</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAJOfuVYVJO_dYEkYV1Vc-9XuW5VVwVwgau_Ff1RlJRjLNfK_MHrmoeJ6MAHC_jtX_GfsgXU2wo028vARI3rAZeVVTKA0Yd1Lyfe0Wkzhv7xLxsQCAg1aGjsdP9QaeLA8AN2z6v8A3yxf/s320/IMG_3208.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458954926382754306" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">{ Ours on the left, Graham's on the right }</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></span><div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">and helping Erik build the structure for the veggie garden, the neighbors and I decided that a patio dinner was a must do. So I buzzed around the house cleaning and picking up to make sure all was tidy for our impromptu dinner guests.</span></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3hcWL4C9eoCsxEpKaZC8vQEJIH9Q4apc5eupiVMbDPNqOy37HwheR8MA67NURCDeHR3HnvFsIla0TAi5ohyphenhyphen-Q_luQXoF3u-3snsfttWXCJB1RTuy8aAdScrl7jXgx37sHHIsW9xSeTYqj/s320/IMG_3205.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458954912682994962" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I used some of my beautiful geraniums and snowball blooms to decorate the porch tables. We had delicious kabobs, asparagus, potatoes, and an amazing blueberry cobbler, a BYODinner courtesy of my awesome neighbors and lovely sister. We ended the night with a little Wii bowling, to which I can proudly announce, I RULE.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">It was a great night.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new', serif;color:#CC6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new', serif;color:#CC6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-43501599864934590852010-04-08T17:06:00.005-04:002010-04-08T17:15:10.854-04:00Fighting the Rut<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KZAgD9RhkppVzRqpOOr84mq9dZPJlLFIsW1EyAWMno9RARN-0KPueSf-KtM5qwKJlMI1qNY2-0x6XkMpf2MzPSUV3t41XQ3lAGNwRW75fWEwqymbNqtGRWrfvrozKDpIMfCiSiH8sLmK/s1600/IMG_3130.JPG"><br /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">I have to be honest,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I haven't been in the best blogging or creative mood lately. My dear hubby has been busting his tail at work, and the students and I have been longing for Spring Break and now that it is finally here I just tuckered out. I don't want to do anything, and when I feel like I have to do something it makes it even less desirable. However, I have decided that I must power through. I want to be able to stay home with my future family one day, so I better stop being lazy and start getting busy! After a fun afternoon with my favorite <a href="http://homemadegrits.blogspot.com/2010/04/reasons-to-step-out-in-to-your-garden.html">little lady and her awesome mama</a>, I came home and started working! I will be adding this <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">Ruffle Cluster Clip</span></span> to the shop momentarily.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmYC5K4FSxkMI02hji-8YukphICLfbprRlnl4Q4VOsqjQArzDUB6gob8DuMWzeVy8EbzdN5PSsKXlvCvBGHcj4LV4JbdvQ1VhyphenhyphenWuerI1_bhkOzY5qyxLjDEtT8tRJ-ANowWnvnPclH2cGz/s320/Ruffle+Cluster2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457877377576553394" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KZAgD9RhkppVzRqpOOr84mq9dZPJlLFIsW1EyAWMno9RARN-0KPueSf-KtM5qwKJlMI1qNY2-0x6XkMpf2MzPSUV3t41XQ3lAGNwRW75fWEwqymbNqtGRWrfvrozKDpIMfCiSiH8sLmK/s320/IMG_3130.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457877380240657730" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Also my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">itty bitty clips</span></span> will soon be sold in groups of 2! They are the tiniest things, perfect for the cute girlies in your life! I hope all is well, thanks for sticking in there with me...</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-18772864397849161272010-04-02T12:28:00.003-04:002010-04-02T12:34:05.240-04:00The Hostas are coming!<span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4441460699_e79be1a7a2_m.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4441460699_e79be1a7a2_m.jpg" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">I love perennials!</span> It is so fun to see my spouts pop up after a long winter. The hostas are making their entrance this week. They shoot up in little tubes, beginning with a beautiful eggplant color and then turninig to their varigated green. I separated these last summer so I can't wait to see how they fill in this year.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Shouts to <a href="http://homemadegrits.blogspot.com/">Homemade Grits</a> for featuring another star of my front garden on her site today :)</div><div> </div><div> </div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-52324992728689413532010-03-29T17:05:00.005-04:002010-03-29T17:17:34.603-04:00Colors & Labels<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">There are some</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> new faces 'round here:</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0oxAYbDAuetuIQZH-TgPNlkAB8BP1wSziL_2laQtdwoQEWarRjBk666X4-YfWkMFU4m-_MpJGdhhjx-JbMzg6xv-Fg5lsGAMOV-VBof0MOWPx1tUGsT9HMS2QNTiBqv0ia4mGgTvPid07/s1600/IMG_3148.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0oxAYbDAuetuIQZH-TgPNlkAB8BP1wSziL_2laQtdwoQEWarRjBk666X4-YfWkMFU4m-_MpJGdhhjx-JbMzg6xv-Fg5lsGAMOV-VBof0MOWPx1tUGsT9HMS2QNTiBqv0ia4mGgTvPid07/s320/IMG_3148.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454166536859694658" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">{ Phlox }</span></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwiom6cpo4W8M73AOOfagcSAMmihu8ohYR5rqyUql6Znm8ro0vdbcihWPt4B7n9MlhyRKXWAGYgcV08Dfb0aVqxKvQ9ZQfqircvDEaRXI-UCSyZic9gsRbluekwYK1coUA6XTFZ0EA_zZJ/s1600/IMG_3146.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwiom6cpo4W8M73AOOfagcSAMmihu8ohYR5rqyUql6Znm8ro0vdbcihWPt4B7n9MlhyRKXWAGYgcV08Dfb0aVqxKvQ9ZQfqircvDEaRXI-UCSyZic9gsRbluekwYK1coUA6XTFZ0EA_zZJ/s320/IMG_3146.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454166532405028066" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">{ Snowball bush }</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAUwx9VMrE1uL58bK8TUENzJ708KpAV2pQN70KHBZse7lQZmDOaBPzWBkeF6b1kxiJmI4z3meJX0GU6J5Vkpu_Nry90T5PmpqVsXT6UrbAIzRDduTfu8bVqM1Ge0Kl9iycTAU8FZXXFwnu/s1600/IMG_3145.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAUwx9VMrE1uL58bK8TUENzJ708KpAV2pQN70KHBZse7lQZmDOaBPzWBkeF6b1kxiJmI4z3meJX0GU6J5Vkpu_Nry90T5PmpqVsXT6UrbAIzRDduTfu8bVqM1Ge0Kl9iycTAU8FZXXFwnu/s320/IMG_3145.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454166527159120834" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">{ Creeping Jenny }</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBs9qDdh3kPqx4szH8VEHpGNipzjU35zmn5FyrI7oG0s3Lh5bJEMBOWDMXDSlYsItPqRuxXlg9-mqeIJm3rH08WelM8G04ng1IbeDvyT5Cbpm04cgEFQ_-tmRQZ9UbDQN4krvF6LRFI8L/s1600/IMG_3144.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBs9qDdh3kPqx4szH8VEHpGNipzjU35zmn5FyrI7oG0s3Lh5bJEMBOWDMXDSlYsItPqRuxXlg9-mqeIJm3rH08WelM8G04ng1IbeDvyT5Cbpm04cgEFQ_-tmRQZ9UbDQN4krvF6LRFI8L/s320/IMG_3144.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454166519280666098" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">{ Geranium }</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZYS6BZZNCdf_7iBY8Ac2O87ksl4QBe_Wlr2ziCVXWPBITGQK8qAtPl3qajaOX4CBSgnD6yvRpV-27Tkzosj65vJG7jcj8kzweReXPMYf2vB3wShYeq09VYmfnWcExJ1VyWqInftM-QVn/s1600/IMG_3112.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZYS6BZZNCdf_7iBY8Ac2O87ksl4QBe_Wlr2ziCVXWPBITGQK8qAtPl3qajaOX4CBSgnD6yvRpV-27Tkzosj65vJG7jcj8kzweReXPMYf2vB3wShYeq09VYmfnWcExJ1VyWqInftM-QVn/s320/IMG_3112.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454166499972802514" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">{ My camilia busting out! }</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Erik and I are going to be making our first herb and veggie/fruit gardens this year. I'm excited to be able to pick out our own growin's for our dinners. Our planter box is almost complete for the herb garden that is going to be placed on our back porch for easy access. I wanted a DIY way to label all of my herbs. I found lots of cute ideas and products on Etsy, but I knew I could make something myself. I found plain metal stakes at Pike's for a couple bucks, and thank my lucky stars our neighbors happened to have metal stamps.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwHX6b2vYODRE3Oq-BSL_DQFRvyYZDMWOIM96LfJc-RiPUGUj_9LhV-cxAC8R3pVK5mR6QUZOaEOYfBXigQWXC2gU9prpKlqmMxkYQkdO7aF7OcqX_f59PPWbUYO7VnleRiKQL4q3e8-wE/s320/IMG_3151.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454167320967027842" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">So my hand-punched garden labels were born. I couldn't be happier with them. Once we establish which veggies/fruits we're going to grow, I'm going to get copper ones for those beds. I can't wait!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjXnVjiLZ6Ihyphenhyphenm7nGsO8Q3UjH04kHBum13JnwhISNJxSV9M6ISQlEV0l7ew8OeTuDGYljf-6z6tklj8OwoUv0En6dZsWlxBuwJ8ElFIWt2NuJRf3ikBTp8w0jAHpAo5mbXZflf3kXqqGH/s320/IMG_3150.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454167308767691250" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhECyJSxCuR_Mitu09uUFRLQ7373N3Rb5QHp-Wf9QP5ZgTo9-4ePR73sxG1oGt_4MwyH71yN9kQRtWfJuv3zEFjCNcPOv_WEDMEKMP0vSeQt4sZCMzK5zWeFHcwTXIGKzobBTGBn22RbKbQ/s320/IMG_3149.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454167305100926130" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">Are you growing anything good this summer?</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-56890262564355950352010-03-21T20:03:00.004-04:002010-03-26T09:18:32.247-04:00Inventory is growing...And a GiveAway!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnTHVJYuxCDscUq5QM921J5VAtGzEsmNbn56DJh2Qtsap3jugfmbF-evGI5DkeaA1BXD-Hu8X9tbqSzIpO06wfUTKWXPdjsElVvvqLD25s-FFoLoyJEKmbK1V4BIB3Fwz47X3YHLkMeJw/s1600-h/C&Gmane+Card.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451242564566845538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnTHVJYuxCDscUq5QM921J5VAtGzEsmNbn56DJh2Qtsap3jugfmbF-evGI5DkeaA1BXD-Hu8X9tbqSzIpO06wfUTKWXPdjsElVvvqLD25s-FFoLoyJEKmbK1V4BIB3Fwz47X3YHLkMeJw/s320/C&Gmane+Card.jpg" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/manestreet">shop</a> has a few new additions. Clips are now available and new a headband is also featured. Please come stop by! Or if you would like a FREE piece, head over to <a href="http://homemadegrits.blogspot.com/">Homemade Grits</a> and enter to win your choice of any piece from the shop!!!</span>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-22233852173855671712010-03-17T21:10:00.006-04:002010-03-17T21:31:00.822-04:00Sewing Struggles<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinb8J_PpGb_10CxL4XVWa_GMc4e-pCLv_8qNPN5mJ3y_UM6SYo_XNWSk1AE74-iN8rXdPMslSeo4FS8xhUeWlWmiB1YpOfqjHhyphenhyphenmIj5RK50JIa-4xx-fQPcbOmJe2Gr0dLOp8D47Zeu2Nh/s1600-h/IMG_3108.JPG"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">I like challenges,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> but I only really like them when I choose to participate in them. Not when they sneak up on me unannounced and at the last moment. One such challenge arose when I was making a paint brush holder for a 5th grader that I give painting lessons to. Her mom is a colleague and she asked if I could be her daughter's Christmas present (meaning that I would give her painting lessons to go with the Art supplies she got for Christmas, not me with a bow under the tree. gross.) Anyway, the girl is adorable and she has her brushes all ready for paint each week, but they have a sad means of transportation- a ziplock baggie. It breaks my heart every time she pulls out her baggie o' brushes. So I decided to stretch my sewing muscle and make her a brush holder.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinb8J_PpGb_10CxL4XVWa_GMc4e-pCLv_8qNPN5mJ3y_UM6SYo_XNWSk1AE74-iN8rXdPMslSeo4FS8xhUeWlWmiB1YpOfqjHhyphenhyphenmIj5RK50JIa-4xx-fQPcbOmJe2Gr0dLOp8D47Zeu2Nh/s320/IMG_3108.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449779203660000722" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirj4NyCH82EGh7TPzzqdZXaizhtUsem-oTtbwWNHy8ZdtFLwLJ_mU9c9R74GUB8Mj89dWndSMCZy4H9AmPYa6ara-GfevEngTNTYlu0oP8_VbiyEz9Jua1CmZiCSxYJCdhp7KO8JUuzrpF/s320/IMG_3109.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449779214769151298" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0N9_hnncLgQ-bRlyIhGYWcLOUlRnRstv0mI6xdug3tzj_LGr0Q_cbpV-Vim1WcX4Pyz4FuFXoQ8jtQqWSbgfciVfoS6b6KGk5sfEJPVOlca8N1AYuoGZ-3-pTGLf1zBCx5X8FSNOvjhHg/s320/IMG_3110.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449779221473180978" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I took a cute polka-dot fabric and lined it with fusible fleece for softness and added linen for the inside fabric. I stitched up pockets for her brushes to rest in, a ribbon to tie it up, and I hand- stitched a B for personalization. I was so excited that I finished it until... I realized that it was 2 inches too short! Panic sets in. What am I going to do!!</span></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVxTjIpfVRP7rGmXaqLyiPCSWLAgwLjKLFvfunSA4m5YZMDeehO35FRWEnNvduPnJ3inm0p8EUKjm6D0dKCWqn5GbY2jFJaBYz1Ez31imR50VmVJX_9U49l_iFCHLrhKw1I6L5tuX2ozk/s320/IMG_3107.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449779208279706114" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Breathe. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">thank goodness</span></span>, had just picked up a cute pattern for some new <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/manestreet">Etsy</a> items that just so happened to match the polka-dots, so I added a band at the top to extent the length. Crisis diverted and I am doing OK. It wasn't as simple as I had intended but still very cute for a 10 year old novice painter.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">P.S. She loved it.</span></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new', serif;color:#CC6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620824537765423835.post-34038636961817613282010-03-10T11:19:00.000-05:002010-03-10T11:19:00.529-05:00Budget Blooms<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOoxPrCQv7yNWwwr5W-k4BFn8Iv_rK3tRGViP05sWDAApJF3fQzLXGeO7TPb8-BPVFoXjE182LmX3UtODs0z5DuEMSVCN1cv12eUox2QMty8XPI1oDPE-t0E2E3KEhyphenhyphenGEYJ8AvDaZY60ot/s1600-h/IMG_3079.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-decoration: underline;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOoxPrCQv7yNWwwr5W-k4BFn8Iv_rK3tRGViP05sWDAApJF3fQzLXGeO7TPb8-BPVFoXjE182LmX3UtODs0z5DuEMSVCN1cv12eUox2QMty8XPI1oDPE-t0E2E3KEhyphenhyphenGEYJ8AvDaZY60ot/s320/IMG_3079.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446764321687894498" /><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">{ Bulbs in Bulk, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Walmart</span>-style }</span></span></span></div></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">When I do my trips</span> to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Walmart</span> to pick up random assortments of items I usually enter through the Garden center because the parking lot is less full and there is a shorter line. As I entered yesterday, I was greeted with an awesome site: $1 bulbs! Now these are not just plain bulbs that I have to wait months for a showing, they were already sprouting! Hyacinths, tulips, and daffodils in a variety of colors! I was so happy that someone did the work for me and I get to reap the rewards for a buck. No more planting in the winter, or forgetting to! I just planted my lovelies yesterday and will get to see them soon.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9HzFAoMrkteB6qt5Y2MR6fK2ZIZtd_12p18QTxmP980_Z25q1otmreM7w869k79SN5xCU6QAri-c6j2iicXxKeVqmMN05BaoUcxk8yBviWOVmjcwsqK5UcKrPny9YZCVX0ZPbd0OITZj/s320/IMG_3082.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446764330058827506" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">{ my selection }</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3wgoAheP8x6o-xjfkwyzdQNMzdRj4UpoSR-CPVjTShZLS7JFd5QNSRPZyea2JpQR2PqynxtAToZnnTNzXwHEBkp3i_PcnxsGzwlNmBfUOtr-qoBFH-1NgBKBjNjnWFF4yCiTduS2hNY-/s320/IMG_3084.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446764346481913042" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">{ the little ones snug in their new bed }</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new', serif;color:#CC6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new', serif;color:#CC6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div></span><div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Walmart</span> for making our lives easier, except when we have to try and survive the lines at Christmas, find a parking spot that is semi-close, and try to not let the fertilizer I bought touch the fruit snacks or the new casserole dish that I just picked up.</div><br /></div><br /></div></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788146022901857355noreply@blogger.com0