tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51527984594671916212024-03-13T12:18:28.392-07:00A Little Piece of HeavenAmy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-71748277612242651212014-01-02T06:56:00.000-08:002014-01-02T07:00:50.041-08:00White painted brick: Our home makeover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been dreaming of white painted brick homes for years now. I've pinned and drooled over hundreds of pictures of painted brick homes hoping to maybe one day have one. My aunt and uncle lived in an old white brick cottage and when I visited them as a little girl, I just fell in love with that little house. The love affair has continued but I knew living in an old home was not for us because we don't have the ability or money to maintain and fix it up. So here is the home we have decided to settle down in. It is only 15 years old and although it is a pretty and traditional red brick home, it wasn't the white cottage I dreamed of. We finally decided to take the plunge, follow <strike>our</strike> my dreams and paint the brick.</div>
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<b>Here is the before:</b></div>
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From red/orange brick with a green door. I recently added the black shutters.</div>
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To freshly painted white brick and a classic black door<br />
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The color of the entire house now including trim is Moonlight White by Benjamin Moore. <br />
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We hired a painter to do this because we wanted a professional's advice and expertise for this one. He sprayed on Sherwin Williams Loxon Masonary Primer first, then sprayed on two coats of Sherwin Williams Super Paint in Satin. We had deep mortar lines so it was tricky to get those covered well.<br />
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The painter estimated that it would take 8 gallons combined of primer and paint. It ended up taking 17 gallons total! The brick really soaked up the paint. He thought it would only need one coat of paint, but it needed two coats to really cover and give it a nice sheen.<br />
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The next step in the makeover will be these columns. They are fluted and round now but I think they need to be square to give it more of a cottage look so we are going to frame them in hopefully in the next few months.<br />
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I need to take some more pictures during the day, but I just love how it looks at night especially with the Christmas lights. I am loving my new white cottage and it is a blank slate now to add color. I am now dreaming of red geraniums and maybe a porch swing with fluffy pillows for spring.<br />
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If you have ever dreamed of painted brick, but don't live in an old home, here is proof that you can get that old-house character in a newer home.Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-67916095038747112192012-05-16T20:48:00.002-07:002012-05-16T20:48:56.730-07:00Some barnwood framed mirrors Now that was a nice long blogging break! Where have I been? I'm not sure; just was having a blogging block in addition to getting a new laptop which I am still learning how to download pictures onto it. Technology is not my thing! I have also been super busy transforming a house for a client as well. Can't wait to show you the before and afters. I have a few new projects around my house to show you. We FINALLY have two bathroom mirrors. I went with my original plan and did barn wood framed mirrors. A friend of mine discouraged me from going with them in the first place, but I know now to listen to my instincts and go with what I love. <br />
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Here was the first mirror I chose. It was a chrome swivel mirror from Home Depot. It ended up being less than perfect as far as functionality goes. I liked the look of it, but I wanted something with a little more texture. My hubby did not want this mirror so he was without a mirror for 1 1/2 years while I decided what I wanted....</div>
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I custom ordered these barnwood frames from <a href="http://www.allbarnwood.com/?gclid=CIvL3NC0hrACFQOFnQodmw7Rjw">this website</a> and then used our old mirror inside the frames. We got a great price doing it that way.<br />
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My hubby scored the old mirror with a glass cutter then snapped it. It actually made a good clean cut. The frame was ready with brackets to hold the mirror on the back.</div>
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I love the texture of the old wood on these frames. It is a great contrast to the shiny black granite on the countertops.<br />
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I love unexpected contrast to make a room more interesting. These are here to stay! Our bathroom is almost complete except for the hole in the wall from a water leak, and tiling the shower. Good thing I am patient!</div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-80210922819816234022012-02-02T19:55:00.000-08:002012-02-02T21:19:41.230-08:00A Buffet Makeover<div align="center"><strong>before</strong></div><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1TgRDBlAxq4/TytnqB3D7pI/AAAAAAAACOY/AW3SwlCEh9M/s1600/blog%2Bpics%2B2012%2B001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704767324746411666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1TgRDBlAxq4/TytnqB3D7pI/AAAAAAAACOY/AW3SwlCEh9M/s320/blog%2Bpics%2B2012%2B001.jpg" border="0" /></a> I found this buffet in a trash pile at someone's house and I knew it had lots of potential. I almost forgot to take a before picture so I had already started sanding the top and I removed the broken drawer that was in the middle. It had a wheat stalk carving on it, so I didn't mind if it was broken. This is a solid wood buffet but it had a bad, thick white paint job.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>after</strong><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ih6Do_ls74w/TytnpoevFnI/AAAAAAAACOI/m699S7MGGhU/s1600/DSC07987.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704767317933495922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ih6Do_ls74w/TytnpoevFnI/AAAAAAAACOI/m699S7MGGhU/s320/DSC07987.JPG" border="0" /></a> I almost forgot to take After pictures too! Here it is in my booth on the day it sold. I left the opening in the middle and added a piece of thin wood to the bottom and painted it the same color. I thought it would be a great t.v. cabinet for a flat screen and the t.v. "stuff" could go in the front opening.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iU_JEjEJrck/Tytno4nNG3I/AAAAAAAACOA/EPlBFCNyoS8/s1600/DSC07967.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704767305084115826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iU_JEjEJrck/Tytno4nNG3I/AAAAAAAACOA/EPlBFCNyoS8/s320/DSC07967.JPG" border="0" /></a> As a buffet, I had dishes stacked up inside of it and I also bought the basket to fit in that space for linen storage etc. Sorry it looks a little junked up. I was trying to move everything around to get it out of the booth and onto it's new home<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vG1GzziN1Lc/TytnoUKwY7I/AAAAAAAACNw/FFmsocbS1v8/s1600/DSC07968.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704767295301116850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vG1GzziN1Lc/TytnoUKwY7I/AAAAAAAACNw/FFmsocbS1v8/s320/DSC07968.JPG" border="0" /></a> I mixed some light gray paint I already had with some black until I got the desired gray I wanted. I sanded it all over lightly just to smooth the surface and take the sheen away, then I gave it two coats of that gray paint. I then distressed it and glazed it with some "Antiquing Glaze" from Lowes. I stripped the top down to bare wood using my hand sander and then stained it with a dark walnut stain.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nPROXUAVTMI/TytnnwwcJYI/AAAAAAAACNk/DfHiu576_Pk/s1600/DSC07969.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704767285795497346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nPROXUAVTMI/TytnnwwcJYI/AAAAAAAACNk/DfHiu576_Pk/s320/DSC07969.JPG" border="0" /></a> I added some new brushed nickel hardware and there you have it! A new, old buffet/tv stand that someone was going to throw away. Ahhhh, the thrill of the rescue! I really wanted this piece somewhere in my home, but I decided to take it to sell it in my new booth. It already found a new home, so I'm working on my next piece. Stay tuned!</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-91417346913477409422011-12-23T12:45:00.001-08:002011-12-23T21:06:49.430-08:00My Christmas Home TourWell, Christmas is just about here and I am finally getting to share my home with you. I have so enjoyed gettting to peek inside other homes all decked out for Christmas, so I wanted to show you mine. 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It kinda put me in a "fresh coastal Christmas" kind of mood. I used lots of cedar clippings from the backyard and added my favorite blue jars, starfish, and some ornaments in the dining room.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kaDvTXGrfWQ/TvTw0GTou4I/AAAAAAAACMQ/iXoYcvccIFs/s1600/DSC07767.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689437007112616834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kaDvTXGrfWQ/TvTw0GTou4I/AAAAAAAACMQ/iXoYcvccIFs/s320/DSC07767.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fcja1asqKc0/TvTwzvZBFII/AAAAAAAACME/C11amDsxpTo/s1600/DSC07768.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689437000961168514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fcja1asqKc0/TvTwzvZBFII/AAAAAAAACME/C11amDsxpTo/s320/DSC07768.JPG" border="0" /></a> This produce box is a decorating "staple" I use year round to hold different seasonal arrangements. I found it at a garage sale for $2; can't beat that!<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2HNIR0Ot1-U/TvTuVA-k63I/AAAAAAAACLw/WcA2Ob_QQUo/s1600/DSC07770.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689434274082909042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2HNIR0Ot1-U/TvTuVA-k63I/AAAAAAAACLw/WcA2Ob_QQUo/s320/DSC07770.JPG" border="0" /></a> I finally completed my set of this brown transferware after a few trips to the thrift store, then stumbling upon the rest at a garage sale. They are a classic for every season too!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1wahv-rLH5U/TvTuU2vOT3I/AAAAAAAACLc/hEeEs9ILoKY/s1600/DSC07773.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689434271334158194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1wahv-rLH5U/TvTuU2vOT3I/AAAAAAAACLc/hEeEs9ILoKY/s320/DSC07773.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eSB77K3pL7M/TvTuUn6ysnI/AAAAAAAACLU/kykvJ4kEGnM/s1600/DSC07779.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689434267356148338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eSB77K3pL7M/TvTuUn6ysnI/AAAAAAAACLU/kykvJ4kEGnM/s320/DSC07779.JPG" border="0" /></a> I planned to have my new stockings finished this year too, but that didn't happen. Maybe next year...<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689429457869649218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IQwLQOSK990/TvTp8rL2tUI/AAAAAAAACJQ/THLT61XKluk/s320/DSC07798.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dbSeXmpww5M/TvTuTnQG5xI/AAAAAAAACLM/j3CfukQOCZ4/s1600/DSC07776.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689434249997248274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dbSeXmpww5M/TvTuTnQG5xI/AAAAAAAACLM/j3CfukQOCZ4/s320/DSC07776.JPG" border="0" /></a> I love these glittery snowflakes from Target. They have so many different colors and I put them throughout the house at Christmastime, and sometimes all winter long.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NI75oMF2oWU/TvTuTfEE-hI/AAAAAAAACK8/Z512PRy9E_s/s1600/DSC07777.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689434247799306770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NI75oMF2oWU/TvTuTfEE-hI/AAAAAAAACK8/Z512PRy9E_s/s320/DSC07777.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VnyDwsYVOYs/TvTrvOrrXtI/AAAAAAAACK0/bup4P9wJrqU/s1600/DSC07778.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689431425903451858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VnyDwsYVOYs/TvTrvOrrXtI/AAAAAAAACK0/bup4P9wJrqU/s320/DSC07778.JPG" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689429452796116642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VdsP6cFeqjQ/TvTp8YSOvqI/AAAAAAAACJE/K2vK0XmiU3c/s320/DSC07803.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689431392800182914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EFe45yVPjso/TvTrtTXPkoI/AAAAAAAACKA/ll-7gLz0aMc/s320/DSC07782.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689437015429787266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TbCX4HDyPfE/TvTw0lSmroI/AAAAAAAACMk/PHtbajDixq0/s320/DSC07789.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689446698066957602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zN4yQ_ZF7yE/TvT5oL7M1SI/AAAAAAAACNY/ecE9HGjzJfc/s320/DSC07620.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689446668329814642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8QJzwHQzlco/TvT5mdJUCnI/AAAAAAAACM0/0EnsP8k202g/s320/DSC07775.JPG" border="0" />I made these bird ornaments from book pages using <a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2010/08/recycled-book-page-bird-ornament-no2.html">this</a> tutorial.<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dqb0kSX5Ifc/TvTruOLCYJI/AAAAAAAACKU/D71J_keLsUI/s1600/DSC07791.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689431408586678418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dqb0kSX5Ifc/TvTruOLCYJI/AAAAAAAACKU/D71J_keLsUI/s320/DSC07791.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is my favorite tree in the house. It is in my favorite room, the sunroom. I am partial to this room because it is officially "my" room and it stays pretty neat and tidy unlike the rest of the house. It has an outdoor feel to it and so does this tree. I might leave it up all winter. We will see.</div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689446669506056770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uPZexjlSt08/TvT5mhhwEkI/AAAAAAAACNA/GuhoBVLYX8Y/s320/DSC07711.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689446681836089794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7YQeUgadscE/TvT5nPddccI/AAAAAAAACNQ/KHivsK1EibY/s320/DSC07717.JPG" border="0" />Our little elf, Jingle, has been hanging around our house this month and he decided to hang out in here with me and have some tea.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>I hope you enjoyed my little tour, and from my family to yours, MERRY CHRISTMAS! We went to our local Christmas pageant tonight. It is outdoors and they use real animals, so the kids love it. I was reminded that Jesus coming to earth for us is such a GIFT! No wonder everyone was so excited that night! May I never lose that excitement about what Jesus did for me and for all who will accept His gift. Now, go unwrap your gift!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-72194969519970270842011-11-28T20:20:00.000-08:002011-11-28T21:03:45.218-08:00Our Outdoor Thanksgiving<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7DC6MPR6KI8/TtRg878FhYI/AAAAAAAACI4/RjtJpYE5Z7g/s1600/DSC07592.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680271630019167618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7DC6MPR6KI8/TtRg878FhYI/AAAAAAAACI4/RjtJpYE5Z7g/s320/DSC07592.JPG" border="0" /></a> For several years now, my sister and I have dreamt of an outdoor table set for Thanksgiving just like you seen in the magazines. It always has ended up being too cold or windy, but this year, it finally happened. The weather was just about perfect, so we moved the tables outside and we celebrated our Thanksgiving in my sister's backyard.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9N9-G_9HK9o/TtRflOVctgI/AAAAAAAACIs/1KNrg7EuJUw/s1600/DSC07596.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680270123128894978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9N9-G_9HK9o/TtRflOVctgI/AAAAAAAACIs/1KNrg7EuJUw/s320/DSC07596.JPG" border="0" /></a> We had a kids' table and an adult table simply adorned with a white sheet on one and a matlesse on the other with a few fall runners I made a few years ago. I topped them with some free pumpkins and gourds that I got at a church pumpkin patch the day after Halloween.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zZFYAaCPBmQ/TtRfklLvUkI/AAAAAAAACIc/1QNVJTaPRTU/s1600/DSC07594.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680270112082317890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zZFYAaCPBmQ/TtRfklLvUkI/AAAAAAAACIc/1QNVJTaPRTU/s320/DSC07594.JPG" border="0" /></a> My neices were in charge of the "thankful" bucket and they had everyone fill out what they were thankful for on a sheet of paper and drop it in the bucket. They read these aloud to everyone once we finished eating. It was fun to hear what everyone came up with, especially the kids! Their answers were so sweet and simple.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gfMquAGlj30/TtRfjsPPfMI/AAAAAAAACIQ/pb4r59Nu78U/s1600/DSC07600.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680270096796187842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gfMquAGlj30/TtRfjsPPfMI/AAAAAAAACIQ/pb4r59Nu78U/s320/DSC07600.JPG" border="0" /></a> Our simple harvest table. Did I mention that I love Fall?!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oauXuSQLJwg/TtRfiazueGI/AAAAAAAACIE/Yhouq5U7_fQ/s1600/DSC07601.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680270074937505890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oauXuSQLJwg/TtRfiazueGI/AAAAAAAACIE/Yhouq5U7_fQ/s320/DSC07601.JPG" border="0" /></a> All the most important people in my life...I feel so thankful for family. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SXbYA7HtAzM/TtRfiHesFfI/AAAAAAAACH4/4rwEhjP1Osc/s1600/DSC07602.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680270069748995570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SXbYA7HtAzM/TtRfiHesFfI/AAAAAAAACH4/4rwEhjP1Osc/s320/DSC07602.JPG" border="0" /></a> These special peeps make every holiday more fun...We ate till our bellies were too full, then I crafted with the girls, the boys played football, and we sat around the fire outside and just talked. What a fun day!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I had a very enjoyable and memorable Thanksgiving. I feel God has blessed me beyond what I can even measure or fathom. I have so much to cherish here on earth, but the best gift still awaits, and that is eternal life with my Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so thankful to know He is preparing a special (and perfect) place for me in heaven with Him. Wow! Now that is good news!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I hope you had a good Thanskgiving too. Now onto Christmas decorating, shopping, and birthday planning for a special little girl...tis the season to be busy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-36198235332007166062011-11-01T11:17:00.000-07:002011-11-01T11:47:15.674-07:00A Chilly Halloween Night<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9q_1wtxBzjg/TrA5kb8N-qI/AAAAAAAACG8/XQMEpiw-xJk/s1600/DSC07536.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670095228997860002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9q_1wtxBzjg/TrA5kb8N-qI/AAAAAAAACG8/XQMEpiw-xJk/s320/DSC07536.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here are the kids sporting their costumes last night ready to trick or treat. Makenna's clown costume is one that I wore as a kid. My mom made one for me and my sister. It was neat to see her wearing it!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6lo76vhxtjI/TrA5jXWzbBI/AAAAAAAACG0/2DF93tFnb98/s1600/DSC07544.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670095210587319314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6lo76vhxtjI/TrA5jXWzbBI/AAAAAAAACG0/2DF93tFnb98/s320/DSC07544.JPG" border="0" /></a> My hubby has a bum knee, so we did the latter part of trick-or-treating like this. It was so cold riding on the golf cart that we stopped at my mom's for some hot chocolate and a blanket. I so love having her close by. You're the best, Mom! (If you are wondering what my costume is, it's a "fork in the road" It was starting to fall apart by this point.)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LWxjsewdaP4/TrA5jAZ0yEI/AAAAAAAACGg/Tzq-ONoMTjU/s1600/DSC07534.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670095204425975874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LWxjsewdaP4/TrA5jAZ0yEI/AAAAAAAACGg/Tzq-ONoMTjU/s320/DSC07534.JPG" border="0" /></a> I haven't showed much of my fall decor on the blog this year, so here are a few pics. The kids added the Frankenstein pumpkin and some spider webs for an extra special touch ;)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d2x1z6Qemzk/TrA5ir_driI/AAAAAAAACGY/ALIdjewRhAY/s1600/DSC07533.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670095198946700834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d2x1z6Qemzk/TrA5ir_driI/AAAAAAAACGY/ALIdjewRhAY/s320/DSC07533.JPG" border="0" /></a> Our mean carved pumpkin. Bryce is into the "scary" stuff this year. I think it's a boy thing...<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W_VPHDDR1v4/TrA5iY6isKI/AAAAAAAACGM/5MlgTRz4OKA/s1600/DSC07531.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670095193825783970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W_VPHDDR1v4/TrA5iY6isKI/AAAAAAAACGM/5MlgTRz4OKA/s320/DSC07531.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here is what I did on the little buffet table in my kitchen. I finally did some of those DIY zinc letters and they turned out great. Go <a href="http://kfddesigns.blogspot.com/2011/01/faux-metallic-letter-tutorial.html">here</a> for the tutorial if you want to make some. I got these clay letters at an antique store for $1 each, but you can get cardboard ones at Hobby Lobby for a few dollars. Hope your Halloween was memorable. Happy November!<br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-5542059491977807212011-10-31T07:14:00.000-07:002011-10-31T07:36:49.932-07:00A Vintage Glider Makeover<div align="center"><strong>BEFORE</strong><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7zTjcWbu_vU/Tq6vZ-AtdXI/AAAAAAAACF8/nwnz6v6Owz4/s1600/DSC07177.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669661841583601010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7zTjcWbu_vU/Tq6vZ-AtdXI/AAAAAAAACF8/nwnz6v6Owz4/s320/DSC07177.JPG" border="0" /></a> You might remember when I posted about this awesome 1940's glider that I found last month. I took a poll asking for color votes and red won. I love how she looks in red! </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>AFTER</strong><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fEsHWekKiu8/Tq6vY8bmBVI/AAAAAAAACF0/WvwJjVVyXv4/s1600/DSC07521.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669661823979619666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fEsHWekKiu8/Tq6vY8bmBVI/AAAAAAAACF0/WvwJjVVyXv4/s320/DSC07521.JPG" border="0" /></a> First I pressure washed it to get any loose paint off, then I primed it with two coats of Rustoleum automobile primer which was tinted to go under red. Then I sprayed it with 2 coats of Rustoleum Regal Red. Red spray paint can be tricky and sometimes come out too bright, but this color is a very pretty red I think.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5PO6Vro1KvA/Tq6vYiJrihI/AAAAAAAACFg/vCYSaSn_FAY/s1600/DSC07522.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669661816925162002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5PO6Vro1KvA/Tq6vYiJrihI/AAAAAAAACFg/vCYSaSn_FAY/s320/DSC07522.JPG" border="0" /></a> I added some pillows, a quilt and some pumpkins for a night around the fire.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UMebgWV-x24/Tq6vYJqj11I/AAAAAAAACFY/aS0puWcHznA/s1600/DSC07529.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669661810352183122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UMebgWV-x24/Tq6vYJqj11I/AAAAAAAACFY/aS0puWcHznA/s320/DSC07529.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qL5ODS8J1xc/Tq6vX-4PuhI/AAAAAAAACFM/ValJBW6WjQs/s1600/DSC07527.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669661807456795154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qL5ODS8J1xc/Tq6vX-4PuhI/AAAAAAAACFM/ValJBW6WjQs/s320/DSC07527.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This is a cozy little sitting area out back and we have already used it a lot with the beautiful fall weather. Now there is lots of seating for roasting some yummy smores on a chilly night.</div><br /><div>So, what do you think about her new color?</div><br /><div>Happy Halloween!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-9009047558416734392011-10-25T19:02:00.000-07:002011-10-25T23:03:49.219-07:00Country Living Fair<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WvE4RiNKfoQ/TqeYdlyE0_I/AAAAAAAACEk/sLJ0iqzYJ8A/s1600/DSC07501.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667666290194830322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WvE4RiNKfoQ/TqeYdlyE0_I/AAAAAAAACEk/sLJ0iqzYJ8A/s320/DSC07501.JPG" border="0" /></a> I went to the Country Living Fair again this year and this time I brought my favorite little shopping partner with me. It was a beautiful day and once again, the vendors did not dissapoint. So much eye candy...enjoy the pics.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9VvSjSv3YY0/TqeYdUfTMMI/AAAAAAAACEU/gEZ3WFZf7Os/s1600/DSC07496.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667666285552677058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9VvSjSv3YY0/TqeYdUfTMMI/AAAAAAAACEU/gEZ3WFZf7Os/s320/DSC07496.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-on8xmsma8wM/TqdtLKHwRVI/AAAAAAAACEI/0fizd3qgcb4/s1600/DSC07497.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667618694531925330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-on8xmsma8wM/TqdtLKHwRVI/AAAAAAAACEI/0fizd3qgcb4/s320/DSC07497.JPG" border="0" /></a> these numbers are on my wish list.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CaZsBAIXsqU/TqdtKvZnGKI/AAAAAAAACD8/ou8vBmPxMV4/s1600/DSC07503.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667618687359064226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CaZsBAIXsqU/TqdtKvZnGKI/AAAAAAAACD8/ou8vBmPxMV4/s320/DSC07503.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PZ8pPFeKtb0/TqdtKIcXBsI/AAAAAAAACDw/gfnE6xR2m6o/s1600/DSC07505.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667618676901611202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PZ8pPFeKtb0/TqdtKIcXBsI/AAAAAAAACDw/gfnE6xR2m6o/s320/DSC07505.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iaBMZcxvOvM/TqdtJgpwMCI/AAAAAAAACDk/oXqrYXY3g44/s1600/DSC07508.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667618666220367906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iaBMZcxvOvM/TqdtJgpwMCI/AAAAAAAACDk/oXqrYXY3g44/s320/DSC07508.JPG" border="0" /></a> I have to make this sign!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LtzaZKL_L9Q/TqdtJZ-RxfI/AAAAAAAACDY/xTp15r_FtaQ/s1600/DSC07516.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667618664427406834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LtzaZKL_L9Q/TqdtJZ-RxfI/AAAAAAAACDY/xTp15r_FtaQ/s320/DSC07516.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vq8zzPXvOwY/Tqdrup6eiaI/AAAAAAAACDI/ra5fEfOBneI/s1600/DSC07519.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667617105338337698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vq8zzPXvOwY/Tqdrup6eiaI/AAAAAAAACDI/ra5fEfOBneI/s320/DSC07519.JPG" border="0" /></a> I met the owner of <a href="http://www.horchow.com/store/catalog/templates/F0.jhtml?itemId=cat12080731">French Laundry</a>, Debbie Jones. I just LOVE her fabrics and her products. I would have a whole housefull of it if I could. I bought the bag I am wearing with the horse on it. It's hard to see here, but so cute!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5a4OI9qq3LY/TqdruNZSP8I/AAAAAAAACC8/TBvjPFgL9vI/s1600/DSC07517.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667617097682927554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5a4OI9qq3LY/TqdruNZSP8I/AAAAAAAACC8/TBvjPFgL9vI/s320/DSC07517.JPG" border="0" /></a> So inspiring!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FtBid-z3W1c/TqdrtR3JacI/AAAAAAAACCw/k6Vs7JfU3AQ/s1600/DSC07513.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667617081702050242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FtBid-z3W1c/TqdrtR3JacI/AAAAAAAACCw/k6Vs7JfU3AQ/s320/DSC07513.JPG" border="0" /></a> Saw this a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e vintage camper. I must have one someday!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BoDhyvvmdXE/TqdrsvihCLI/AAAAAAAACCk/v0IaO6q9gDI/s1600/DSC07512.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667617072488712370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BoDhyvvmdXE/TqdrsvihCLI/AAAAAAAACCk/v0IaO6q9gDI/s320/DSC07512.JPG" border="0" /></a> Check out how cozy the inside is.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MWFMZ7RIAh4/Tqdrse24jgI/AAAAAAAACCY/zu0KWfDpSPU/s1600/DSC07511.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667617068010737154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MWFMZ7RIAh4/Tqdrse24jgI/AAAAAAAACCY/zu0KWfDpSPU/s320/DSC07511.JPG" border="0" /></a> and the sweet little kitchen. What a perfect way to camp!</div><br /><div>I'll share more of my finds from the Country Living Fair soon. One of them is going to be another light fixture that hubby needs to hang. That is 2 on his "to do" list now...He loves having a list :)</div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-43715248355346346312011-10-01T19:14:00.000-07:002011-10-01T21:49:42.208-07:00Let there be Stripes!If you read my little ole blog semi-regularly, you might remember me doing a post on stripes a little while back. I have been envisioning some stripes in my hallway for sometime, then I finally got around to making it happen. <br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658714311605338866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_FBYg4qiH-s/TofKr2ynwvI/AAAAAAAACBY/wkCfFRTyko0/s320/hall%2Bstripes" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.4men1lady.com/2008/08/hall-pictures.html">4 men 1 lady</a></div><br /><div align="center">I love the way the stripes added such depth to this entryway.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658715315336513010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O5Be60Z5TGk/TofLmR-yBfI/AAAAAAAACBg/zW1tCLHvWcw/s320/DSC07170.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>before</strong></div>Now my hall is much smaller than her entryway, so I decided to do more muted, wider stripes. First I painted the whole hall one color. I chose Panda White by SW. I already had the color because I had painted my kitchen that color and decided against it. Don't ya love when that happens?<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658718450562764818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9kyx8tbyIe8/TofOcxm-EBI/AAAAAAAACCQ/cN8EbTLnAM0/s320/I%2Bphone%2Bpics%2B473.jpg" border="0" /><br />I then measured the wall from top to bottom and I decided on 13 inch stripes so that gave me 8 stripes. The top and bottom stripes came out a little bigger because the measurement was not exact. I measured and taped it off. This was the longest part of the process! It made it longer when my little angel would tear off the tape when he went by on it on the way to his room. That did not make for a happy momma!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PsIlfHrBpl8/TofM_gUC56I/AAAAAAAACCI/6aRl8BGIoV0/s1600/I%2Bphone%2Bpics%2B474.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658716848192153506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PsIlfHrBpl8/TofM_gUC56I/AAAAAAAACCI/6aRl8BGIoV0/s320/I%2Bphone%2Bpics%2B474.jpg" border="0" /></a> After it was taped, I used this foam roller to paint the contrasting color every other stripe. I used a shade darker than the base color, Wool Skein by SW. I had this color from the Living Room. I wished I had bought the wider foam roller for faster painting. So, if you decide to do this, then get the bigger one.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--y-9ulGXx10/TofM_RGK6OI/AAAAAAAACCA/IkIPjPNZc80/s1600/I%2Bphone%2Bpics%2B485.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658716844107426018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--y-9ulGXx10/TofM_RGK6OI/AAAAAAAACCA/IkIPjPNZc80/s320/I%2Bphone%2Bpics%2B485.jpg" border="0" /></a> After two coats of paint and cutting in on the edges, ta-da! Here is the finished product and a very excited girl! I took the tape off while it was still wet because I couldn't wait to see it. At least I have one in the house who appreciates my crazy decorating whims.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gGQyFnJWEVo/TofM_DJ5pEI/AAAAAAAACB4/-4GSv5dZd6Y/s1600/DSC07198.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658716840364975170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gGQyFnJWEVo/TofM_DJ5pEI/AAAAAAAACB4/-4GSv5dZd6Y/s320/DSC07198.JPG" border="0" /></a> The stripes are just what this hallway needed. It had been calling out for some character since we moved in. I am going to do a gallery wall here using old windows in different colors. Stay tuned for that upcoming project.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658716836633612194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D_dlaEEw5vQ/TofM-1QRj6I/AAAAAAAACBw/9W8Iv-mQUSU/s320/DSC07201.JPG" border="0" /><strong>After<br /></strong>I feel like the hall became twice as long. Love it! <br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7tNY0Qsemek/TofM-rmo9qI/AAAAAAAACBo/OSMee_-pHVY/s1600/DSC07202.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658716834043066018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7tNY0Qsemek/TofM-rmo9qI/AAAAAAAACBo/OSMee_-pHVY/s320/DSC07202.JPG" border="0" /></a> Next up, a DIY light fixture to replace the old brass ceiling light up there. I did not get a picture of it. More to come...</div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-87853504950268112542011-09-14T15:16:00.001-07:002011-09-14T15:38:38.532-07:00Decorating with Antlers<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Co3dtmdtJBk/TnEqWlXg4mI/AAAAAAAACBQ/xrKnTZkWJXo/s1600/antlers%2Band%2Bbirch.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652345574802907746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 287px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Co3dtmdtJBk/TnEqWlXg4mI/AAAAAAAACBQ/xrKnTZkWJXo/s320/antlers%2Band%2Bbirch.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ByifzRX3GEc/TnEqPRnpSvI/AAAAAAAACBI/_1-YG-3ZLC8/s1600/antler%2Band%2Bpumpkins.jpg"></a>Cooler weather has put me in the mood to do some fall decorating. I love using natural elements that could take me all the way to Christmas and maybe even through winter. I would like to include some antlers this year for something different, but problem is, I don't have any yet. I am on the hunt and finding some inspriration while I wait...<br />I love the birch candles with the antlers here.<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gMzaOlyCaJc/TnEqPF8k3fI/AAAAAAAACBA/sWjtnRcwkfw/s1600/antlers%2Bin%2Bbedroom.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652345446109339122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 217px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gMzaOlyCaJc/TnEqPF8k3fI/AAAAAAAACBA/sWjtnRcwkfw/s320/antlers%2Bin%2Bbedroom.jpg" border="0" /></a> Even pretty in the bedroom. The antlers can be bleached or spray painted for this look.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-49GhH90Cm-0/TnEoJnKxNVI/AAAAAAAACA4/7_OsM3G4-Y8/s1600/antler%2Band%2Bpumpkins.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652343152924767570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 172px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-49GhH90Cm-0/TnEoJnKxNVI/AAAAAAAACA4/7_OsM3G4-Y8/s320/antler%2Band%2Bpumpkins.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Simple and pretty with the pumpkins. I never thought I would call antlers pretty!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nm5AmHLMTuo/TnEoJfngRDI/AAAAAAAACAw/SDWRJwTK-e0/s1600/antler%2Bchandy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652343150897808434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 127px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nm5AmHLMTuo/TnEoJfngRDI/AAAAAAAACAw/SDWRJwTK-e0/s320/antler%2Bchandy.jpg" border="0" /></a> This antler chandelier is so cool and I love the way it is mixed into this cottage style porch.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--eiaSCFSKlo/TnEoJGtlmGI/AAAAAAAACAo/UpSOnQq2JEI/s1600/wall%2Bof%2Bantlers.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652343144212437090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--eiaSCFSKlo/TnEoJGtlmGI/AAAAAAAACAo/UpSOnQq2JEI/s320/wall%2Bof%2Bantlers.jpg" border="0" /></a> Great collection of antlers hanging on the wall.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h8L43e8t7xE/TnEoI9Ns91I/AAAAAAAACAg/sSVm5NquRyA/s1600/antler%2Btowel%2Brack.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652343141662783314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h8L43e8t7xE/TnEoI9Ns91I/AAAAAAAACAg/sSVm5NquRyA/s320/antler%2Btowel%2Brack.jpg" border="0" /></a> I just adore this idea for a towel rack outside.</div>All pictures found on <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/171415755/">pinterest</a></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><div>Now, I'm off to look for some antlers...</div><br /><br /><div>Will you be using any antlers in your fall decorating? I would love to hear your ideas.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-39857029812713561862011-09-09T13:56:00.000-07:002011-09-09T15:10:10.841-07:00A Granny Glider and the First Day of School<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YKgOwRBex0s/TmqFRaQ3qzI/AAAAAAAACAY/O6ZYZCICAcc/s1600/DSC07177.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650475216644057906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YKgOwRBex0s/TmqFRaQ3qzI/AAAAAAAACAY/O6ZYZCICAcc/s320/DSC07177.JPG" border="0" /></a> I was having a great day yesterday and this weather has just put me in the best mood! I saw this old granny glider outside of a store I like to visit, so I quickly turned the van around to go see how much it was. I was getting back in the van after looking at the great price, when my little man begged to go in (they have dogs in there he likes to pet). So after chatting with the owner and sitting on it awhile enjoying the breeze, the "old gal" ended up in my van.<br /><br />I have wanted one for years, so I am just giddy seeing her on my back patio. She <em>is</em> in need of a little makeover though, but she is in great shape structurally and glides really smoothly. She has been with the same owner all of her life. It is cool to think of all the chats over glasses of tea and coffee while sitting here. That adds so much character in my opinion!<br /><br />I searched for inspiration trying to decide what color to paint it and came up with some great options...<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4AjytFbzrcE/TmqFQ-ptuII/AAAAAAAACAQ/Fa8oTSA1ikg/s1600/granny%2Bglider%2Bindoors.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650475209232070786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4AjytFbzrcE/TmqFQ-ptuII/AAAAAAAACAQ/Fa8oTSA1ikg/s320/granny%2Bglider%2Bindoors.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://nauticalcottageblog.com/2011/07/laid-back-beach-house-tour/">via</a><br />I fell in LOVE with this idea! I have never thought of having a glider inside, but I think it looks so cool and out of the ordinary.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HVwHVeEi6AA/TmqFQ49GViI/AAAAAAAACAI/IgNCYZyY5K8/s1600/green%2Bglider.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650475207702763042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HVwHVeEi6AA/TmqFQ49GViI/AAAAAAAACAI/IgNCYZyY5K8/s320/green%2Bglider.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/">pinterest</a><br /><br />If it stays outside, then I think this green would look good. I really like this coffee table too with the plants.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MuNRaSrXVkI/TmqFQnCdHSI/AAAAAAAACAA/J-8q1FwDwEw/s1600/red%2Bglider%2Bwith%2Bpillows.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650475202893389090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MuNRaSrXVkI/TmqFQnCdHSI/AAAAAAAACAA/J-8q1FwDwEw/s320/red%2Bglider%2Bwith%2Bpillows.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://pinterest.com/">pinterest</a></div><br /><br /><div>This red is so pretty too and my back door is red, so it would tie in nicely. I adore these pillows and the quilt on it too. The pillows are a must and I can't wait to add some.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UCcg9pRd-sM/TmqBsXGlrUI/AAAAAAAAB_4/lf9-y51xkYA/s1600/aqua%2Bglider.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650471281605586242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 202px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UCcg9pRd-sM/TmqBsXGlrUI/AAAAAAAAB_4/lf9-y51xkYA/s320/aqua%2Bglider.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://pinterest.com/">pinterest</a></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>This aqua color is so pretty and I love the two-toned look, but think I might tire of this look. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>I would love to hear your opinions on the color, and do you think put it INSIDE or OUT???</div><br /><br /><div>Can't you just picture it with two big pots of mums on either side?<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rEXv5E4hLjY/TmqBrkn2_iI/AAAAAAAAB_g/n_uJKxi8Joo/s1600/DSC07143.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650471268054924834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rEXv5E4hLjY/TmqBrkn2_iI/AAAAAAAAB_g/n_uJKxi8Joo/s320/DSC07143.JPG" border="0" /></a> On another note, I am so behind on blogging. My big kids started school last month and they are doing great! Bryce is now in 4th grade, and everyone is telling me how much older he looks in this picture. I'll have to agree!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GE3E0bZYPhw/TmqBrhh7E6I/AAAAAAAAB_Y/MnGLXEp_fDU/s1600/DSC07140.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650471267224720290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GE3E0bZYPhw/TmqBrhh7E6I/AAAAAAAAB_Y/MnGLXEp_fDU/s320/DSC07140.JPG" border="0" /></a> Makenna started 1st grade and is now going to all day school. I sure miss her, but she is loving it, making friends, and really excelling in her reading and schoolwork. You go girl!</div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650471274221723794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-id0YBoJV3e4/TmqBr7mI4JI/AAAAAAAAB_o/b7fwM5iqqhE/s320/DSC07150.JPG" border="0" /> Here is how "Little Man" dressed for the first day. He wore his p.j's and rainboots to walk the kids in and Bryce said that he was SO embarrased. I figure let him wear his pjs while he can, right?<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650471275550057570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Flp7IxwSCcU/TmqBsAi1pGI/AAAAAAAAB_w/H9x0qZ2dwxA/s320/DSC07156.JPG" border="0" /> We celebrated surviving the first day with Root Beer floats, or maybe this was the second day... I think this will be a good year!</div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a style="MARGIN-LEFT: auto; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zvyiRRgdC7k/TFsd43LiH9I/AAAAAAAADVg/ZMQndh0wTlI/s1600/blog+country+living+bright+white+living+room.jpg"></a><a style="MARGIN-LEFT: auto; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zvyiRRgdC7k/TFsd43LiH9I/AAAAAAAADVg/ZMQndh0wTlI/s1600/blog+country+living+bright+white+living+room.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div></div></div><br />k<br />n<br />o</div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-76004085202443473802011-08-09T05:39:00.000-07:002011-08-09T08:22:04.736-07:00A Beach Vacation, Some New Finds and a Step Ladder Makeover
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<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nf7kYrcrp1c/TkExNgqP9RI/AAAAAAAAB_A/5x-Ll7kezsQ/s1600/DSC07003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638842316619773202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nf7kYrcrp1c/TkExNgqP9RI/AAAAAAAAB_A/5x-Ll7kezsQ/s320/DSC07003.JPG" border="0" /></a> We enjoyed a week at the beach last month to getaway from the "everyday life". It always does wonders for my soul. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638842322441281698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BJGMiKl1iIg/TkExN2WNIKI/AAAAAAAAB_I/NY7F4h4MEiM/s320/DSC07111.JPG" border="0" />Bryce and his dad did some fishing off the pier. They caught some and threw them back. They enjoyed it, but it sounds pretty cruel to me. I guess it is a guy thang...
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<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ltMoMNNa54E/TkExNXv3kZI/AAAAAAAAB-4/fmtKzhNZe9M/s1600/DSC06995.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638842314227421586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ltMoMNNa54E/TkExNXv3kZI/AAAAAAAAB-4/fmtKzhNZe9M/s320/DSC06995.JPG" border="0" /></a> I love to get pictures on the beach just before sunset. I think this is my favorite time of day there.
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<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2lDOqg8PSHs/TkExNAmbstI/AAAAAAAAB-w/d8j2vgBp47I/s1600/DSC06977.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638842308013830866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2lDOqg8PSHs/TkExNAmbstI/AAAAAAAAB-w/d8j2vgBp47I/s320/DSC06977.JPG" border="0" /></a> With the help of our friends and their kids, my kids helped to create this life size sand octupus. They were pretty proud of it. It took a lot of time and a few do overs but they kept building. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638842332968420786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2H8FNh8s0oE/TkExOdkEhbI/AAAAAAAAB_Q/cwQBwmp_2mY/s320/DSC07012.JPG" border="0" />It was so good just to get to hang out with my peeps without all the distractions of home and regular life. I can't wait to go back! The sand and surf is calling my name already...
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<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3alkniI3tPA/TkEsJeEMWLI/AAAAAAAAB-o/lJ9a6P_EQ_s/s1600/DSC07131.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638836749645666482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3alkniI3tPA/TkEsJeEMWLI/AAAAAAAAB-o/lJ9a6P_EQ_s/s320/DSC07131.JPG" border="0" /></a> I wanted to share a few finds from this summer too. I found this canvas subway style sign at T.J. Max and I just love this saying.
<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TPfbaqUdT44/TkEsJLMl2oI/AAAAAAAAB-g/2_TwMUSRAkc/s1600/DSC07130.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638836744580618882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TPfbaqUdT44/TkEsJLMl2oI/AAAAAAAAB-g/2_TwMUSRAkc/s320/DSC07130.JPG" border="0" /></a> It is hanging in my foyer right when you come in the front door. I still haven't changed that wall color though. I'll get to that eventually...
<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZspV1jzLrwc/TkEsIwm2-0I/AAAAAAAAB-Y/SHsaSQq7viA/s1600/DSC07126.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638836737443035970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZspV1jzLrwc/TkEsIwm2-0I/AAAAAAAAB-Y/SHsaSQq7viA/s320/DSC07126.JPG" border="0" /></a> I found this old fan on the way back from the beach. I love the patina and color. It is just perfect in my sunroom. It doesn't work, but hubby said the cord just needed to be changed because it has a cut in it. Hopefully that will work, but it still is pretty anyway.
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<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ak7-9jg9Mzc/TkEsIcExSvI/AAAAAAAAB-I/UAGFogsUdrg/s1600/DSC07125.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638836731931347698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ak7-9jg9Mzc/TkEsIcExSvI/AAAAAAAAB-I/UAGFogsUdrg/s320/DSC07125.JPG" border="0" /></a> I spray painted this old step ladder a color called "Bright Idea" and it is so much more fun now than it was white. I also painted and distressed that shutter behind it. My sunroom seems to be taking a blue and yellow turn and I am loving it. This is the last day of summer for us, so we are headed to the pool for one last day of fun in the sun! </div></div></div></div></div>
<br />Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-14650307825729243982011-07-02T12:25:00.001-07:002011-07-02T13:00:57.216-07:00Another Potato Sack Lamp Makeover<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a5ecpuC8xAw/Tg9yAoZrlZI/AAAAAAAAB-A/MoHqLERQudI/s1600/DSC05172.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624839814779737490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a5ecpuC8xAw/Tg9yAoZrlZI/AAAAAAAAB-A/MoHqLERQudI/s320/DSC05172.JPG" border="0" /></a> I bought these potato sacks at the Country Living Fair last year. I love the other lampshade I made using one of these potato sacks (you can check out that post <a href="http://crapemyrtlecottage.blogspot.com/2011/02/thrift-store-lamp-old-potato-sack-cheap.html">here</a>), so I decided to make another one. This time I used the burlap and blue one that says "Grow with P & E Seed Potatoes.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kd3HanvDUAw/Tg9yAOy3rYI/AAAAAAAAB94/SuWVZjcwZKs/s1600/DSC06705.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624839807906065794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kd3HanvDUAw/Tg9yAOy3rYI/AAAAAAAAB94/SuWVZjcwZKs/s320/DSC06705.JPG" border="0" /></a> I forgot to take a before picture, but I found this lamp at a garage sale for $6 including the drum shade. The lamp was pink and I spray painted it a color called "Bright Idea." I then laid the shade out on the potato sack and cut it to size adding about 2 inches to fold under at the top and bottom. I used spray adhesive to glue the sack to the shade then I hot glued the edges around on the inside of the shade.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-13XUUPpRj3Q/Tg9x_5LbHhI/AAAAAAAAB9w/RuTBFMnSAwM/s1600/DSC06704.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624839802103471634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-13XUUPpRj3Q/Tg9x_5LbHhI/AAAAAAAAB9w/RuTBFMnSAwM/s320/DSC06704.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The lamp sits in my sunroom on top of the metal table I also got at the Country Living Fair (you can read about that makeover <a href="http://crapemyrtlecottage.blogspot.com/2010/11/metal-table-makeover.html">here</a>). Everyone asks me what P & E stands for. I have no idea, I just love using repurposed items. It adds character to a home, saves money, and is better for the environment. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Hope you are enjoying your 4th of July weekend!<br /></div><br /><div>I am linking up to:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div><br /><center><a href=" http://www.atthepicketfence.com"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_iNH7eCND5Ws/TdAvsLg_lhI/AAAAAAAABis/OUO1vU_fEoA/Inspiration%20Friday%20Graphic.jpg"/><br /></a></center><br /><br/>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-48653641091600569952011-07-01T09:22:00.001-07:002011-07-01T10:44:57.441-07:00Our June in PicturesI have been a little behind on my blogging lately, so I am just doing some snippets of what we have been up to in June. The month started out with my hubby having knee surgery. We have enjoyed having him home, but have been sticking close by until he can get out and do more. <br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wtQRK4GLQu8/Tg3_KEHx1jI/AAAAAAAAB9g/3KsTR6tB6hU/s1600/DSC06554.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624432058025760306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wtQRK4GLQu8/Tg3_KEHx1jI/AAAAAAAAB9g/3KsTR6tB6hU/s320/DSC06554.JPG" border="0" /></a> We worked on an old lady's yard because her view was covered by brush and trees. She lives across the street. Here is the BEFORE.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MFvkhnt8CR8/Tg3_J8BipwI/AAAAAAAAB9Y/PUSP55pDXMY/s1600/DSC06585.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624432055852115714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MFvkhnt8CR8/Tg3_J8BipwI/AAAAAAAAB9Y/PUSP55pDXMY/s320/DSC06585.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here it is AFTER! This is after many hours of work and sweat thanks to a big group of guys at our church. She is so happy with the result and her new view!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bR99UHJevhY/Tg3_JSDrhuI/AAAAAAAAB9I/lrEwnNIGFmQ/s1600/DSC06544.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624432044586796770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bR99UHJevhY/Tg3_JSDrhuI/AAAAAAAAB9I/lrEwnNIGFmQ/s320/DSC06544.JPG" border="0" /></a> Hubby celebrated his birthday and the kids helped me make him a cake.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IFZfAGAn2Zc/Tg3_I_L3hkI/AAAAAAAAB9A/M-DihScekmg/s1600/DSC06543.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624432039520863810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IFZfAGAn2Zc/Tg3_I_L3hkI/AAAAAAAAB9A/M-DihScekmg/s320/DSC06543.JPG" border="0" /></a> We brought him his meal and his cake to him on the couch. Happy Birthday Honey!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-87u6SDQe4g8/Tg38XiVS_GI/AAAAAAAAB84/0eAi7lPHkfE/s1600/DSC06529.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624428990938938466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-87u6SDQe4g8/Tg38XiVS_GI/AAAAAAAAB84/0eAi7lPHkfE/s320/DSC06529.JPG" border="0" /></a> Makenna and her cousins sold some lemonade on a few hot days!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XV3fWr9a7m0/Tg38XE0XO8I/AAAAAAAAB8o/sZVenJNho1U/s1600/DSC06598.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624428983016176578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XV3fWr9a7m0/Tg38XE0XO8I/AAAAAAAAB8o/sZVenJNho1U/s320/DSC06598.JPG" border="0" /></a> I had a birthday and turned 35. We celebrated at my mom's house and I chose Key Lime Pie...my favorite!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624428989050127938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GcyB_hrkXVE/Tg38XbS-BkI/AAAAAAAAB8w/CASSmoUubUQ/s320/DSC06606.JPG" border="0" />Me and my favorite hubby :) This was his first time out since his surgery.</div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624428970189949954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T3jADX-Av5k/Tg38WVCWjAI/AAAAAAAAB8Y/RyMUAdRqkks/s320/DSC06619.JPG" border="0" />Got to celebrate again with my sister and my mom at my favorite mexican restaurant. It is a new one close to our house and it has outside seating, another favorite of mine! I only sit out there when hubs is not with me. He doesn't do "hot" while he eats.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g82OukiKQNQ/Tg38WoHIjSI/AAAAAAAAB8g/MHN-Ef6Xe1o/s1600/DSC06676.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624428975310277922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g82OukiKQNQ/Tg38WoHIjSI/AAAAAAAAB8g/MHN-Ef6Xe1o/s320/DSC06676.JPG" border="0" /></a> Got to celebrate again with my friends, Amy and Amber, at a yummy bistro and got to eat outside again. I have great friends! I don't usually have this many birthday celebrations, but I loved it!<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R1o5u-hQqw8/Tg35LpHduyI/AAAAAAAAB8Q/beZ3dvcUxPo/s1600/DSC06620.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624425488066657058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R1o5u-hQqw8/Tg35LpHduyI/AAAAAAAAB8Q/beZ3dvcUxPo/s320/DSC06620.JPG" border="0" /></a> We had a few summer storms which prompted Makenna to move to Bryce's bed one night. I had to get a picture when I saw this. She usually comes to get in our bed. The picture looks like it is daylight, but it's really dark. They do love each other even though it doesn't seem like it some days!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i-viyGhvXcg/Tg35LWjzaHI/AAAAAAAAB8I/dHsQ9VBU9Eo/s1600/DSC06632.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624425483085244530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i-viyGhvXcg/Tg35LWjzaHI/AAAAAAAAB8I/dHsQ9VBU9Eo/s320/DSC06632.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Grandma Patty came to visit from New York. Bryce talked her into buying him the biggest nerf water gun ever.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624434436333629266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-65eZv1okr9Q/Tg4BUgAj71I/AAAAAAAAB9o/q0fgByvsrQc/s320/DSC06634.JPG" border="0" />The kids loved having her here!<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sfM7T_OYFSM/Tg35KbyinJI/AAAAAAAAB74/R-ALGAqyO38/s1600/DSC06641.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624425467309366418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sfM7T_OYFSM/Tg35KbyinJI/AAAAAAAAB74/R-ALGAqyO38/s320/DSC06641.JPG" border="0" /></a> Had a girly slumber party with cousins complete with "Shirley Temples" (Sprite, grenadine, and cherries). I loved that fancy drink as a kid!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--oyiXfXKGz0/Tg35J1ZEb3I/AAAAAAAAB7w/jAbcRaocfbc/s1600/DSC06661.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624425457001983858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--oyiXfXKGz0/Tg35J1ZEb3I/AAAAAAAAB7w/jAbcRaocfbc/s320/DSC06661.JPG" border="0" /></a> Bryce went to a basketball camp and worked on his "skills". He is really improving!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qz9wAlO3lpM/Tg32Z59DfbI/AAAAAAAAB7o/0aLprL6Tia8/s1600/DSC06663.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624422434569682354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qz9wAlO3lpM/Tg32Z59DfbI/AAAAAAAAB7o/0aLprL6Tia8/s320/DSC06663.JPG" border="0" /></a> We had lots of lazy days at the pool...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PNEn4bvDUQ0/Tg32ZutwEbI/AAAAAAAAB7g/Z-SbSpuqaSc/s1600/DSC06674.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624422431552704946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PNEn4bvDUQ0/Tg32ZutwEbI/AAAAAAAAB7g/Z-SbSpuqaSc/s320/DSC06674.JPG" border="0" /></a> Silly boys sporting their highwater shorts!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M8l0UlUxw7s/Tg32YxWC8vI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/hG8PEEtp388/s1600/DSC06690.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624422415078716146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M8l0UlUxw7s/Tg32YxWC8vI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/hG8PEEtp388/s320/DSC06690.JPG" border="0" /></a> Lots of pretend food was prepared for us.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VbgUA-NSePg/Tg32Yml-e3I/AAAAAAAAB7Q/Nr-zCKD1AH0/s1600/DSC06703.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624422412192742258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VbgUA-NSePg/Tg32Yml-e3I/AAAAAAAAB7Q/Nr-zCKD1AH0/s320/DSC06703.JPG" border="0" /></a> Oh, and I finally found a living room rug at Home Goods on Clearance. I love it!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IW6xDHZj1jg/Tg32YeQQxpI/AAAAAAAAB7I/s2wmxs8N8F8/s1600/DSC06698.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624422409954182802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IW6xDHZj1jg/Tg32YeQQxpI/AAAAAAAAB7I/s2wmxs8N8F8/s320/DSC06698.JPG" border="0" /></a> My first choice was a sisal/sea grass rug but this one is softer and more family friendly so I went with this one after taking a family vote. I am so enjoying these schedule free summer days. Can't wait to see what July has in store! Happy Summer!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>r</div>e</div>s</div>trAmy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-70057888234337250462011-06-23T01:45:00.000-07:002011-06-23T08:21:36.146-07:00Some Blue Hydrangeas and a 50th Anniversary Reception<div><br /><div>A few weeks ago, I had the priviledge of doing the decorations for a 50th Anniversary Reception. It was for my friend and mentor and she pretty much let me have free reign with my ideas. I love when people say that! Since the blue hydrangeas were in full bloom, I decided to use them. A sweet friend and my sister in my neighborhood let me explore their yards and cut the best blooms from their hydrangeas. It was so much fun.</div><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621336345559318434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QcHPXx-4cxc/TgL_n4gOP6I/AAAAAAAAB5Q/CMiPctY16ZY/s320/DSC06501.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><div>I collected them in this bucket and I had to snap a few shots before I got started with the arrangements. I made the tissue paper flowers and the little cute lantern came from Ikea.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621336351357840354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2A4pqDuksRA/TgL_oOGsq-I/AAAAAAAAB5Y/D5m2rpOaIHk/s320/DSC06502.JPG" border="0" />Aren't they the perfect color of blue?</div><br /><div>The picture below is the guest book table. I used a silver tray from the thrift store and painted it with chalkboard paint.</div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gkWZRZFGhLM/TgNQ5BQltnI/AAAAAAAAB6w/kfENwI0WzTM/s1600/DSC06510.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621433062701931698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FmNGJK4itxk/TgNXlj78HLI/AAAAAAAAB64/NwLRZfUYH3c/s320/DSC06506.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621425700409292402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gkWZRZFGhLM/TgNQ5BQltnI/AAAAAAAAB6w/kfENwI0WzTM/s320/DSC06510.JPG" border="0" /> Some friends did the food for the party. It was pretty and yummy! I used a black damask piece of fabric down the center of the food tables. I layed nandina leaves here and there on the tables. They came from my yard and last for a long time without water.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Tw1OlRfJ4sE/TgNQ41UHmHI/AAAAAAAAB6o/s65-NeC6KZI/s1600/DSC06517.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621425697202870386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Tw1OlRfJ4sE/TgNQ41UHmHI/AAAAAAAAB6o/s65-NeC6KZI/s320/DSC06517.JPG" border="0" /></a> For the drink table, I used some crushed velvet and 3 squares of the same damask fabric. I then laid the extra hydrangea blooms down for color. These were from a 50 year old hydrangea bush and were a little more purple.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mC0zNjpLHkA/TgNQ4ULckfI/AAAAAAAAB6g/wCLNtA85Kic/s1600/DSC06519.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621425688308126194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mC0zNjpLHkA/TgNQ4ULckfI/AAAAAAAAB6g/wCLNtA85Kic/s320/DSC06519.JPG" border="0" /></a> I love the way the hydrangeas looked on the cake too.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u4rsZ29YAmI/TgMBnd4oqNI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/PuVFVtuekJI/s1600/DSC06514.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621338537437210834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u4rsZ29YAmI/TgMBnd4oqNI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/PuVFVtuekJI/s320/DSC06514.JPG" border="0" /></a> Each round table had a different black and white runner. I filled a vase with sliced limes and just added some flowers and candles on the mirror. Very simple!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hDFfY4zGYNI/TgMBms_FUUI/AAAAAAAAB6Q/U1a2VsklBgQ/s1600/DSC06513.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621338524310917442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hDFfY4zGYNI/TgMBms_FUUI/AAAAAAAAB6Q/U1a2VsklBgQ/s320/DSC06513.JPG" border="0" /></a> I used hurricanes on some tables with flat glass circles at the bottom in water, topped with reindeer moss and a hydrangea bloom or two.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nlF51XK81d8/TgMBmTr8lUI/AAAAAAAAB6I/UwjB1nhQJ6A/s1600/DSC06515.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621338517519766850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nlF51XK81d8/TgMBmTr8lUI/AAAAAAAAB6I/UwjB1nhQJ6A/s320/DSC06515.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here is a different style hurricane with the same arrangement on different fabric.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8n0WOxpCj3o/TgMBmHsyEaI/AAAAAAAAB6A/u1jzLaWZc9Q/s1600/DSC06516.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621338514302046626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8n0WOxpCj3o/TgMBmHsyEaI/AAAAAAAAB6A/u1jzLaWZc9Q/s320/DSC06516.JPG" border="0" /></a> I even added a few polka dots for fun.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v-GgOO0R2oU/TgMBlzkhiXI/AAAAAAAAB54/YLXJUIyH0mY/s1600/DSC06508.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621338508898699634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v-GgOO0R2oU/TgMBlzkhiXI/AAAAAAAAB54/YLXJUIyH0mY/s320/DSC06508.JPG" border="0" /></a> This was the large arrangement on the food table. I used 3 different types of flowers from Publix to fill in between the hydrangeas and some nandina leaves. I filled the bottom with whole limes.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621433069916682754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jenoGe7liqU/TgNXl-0EegI/AAAAAAAAB7A/xXMUWXgnroA/s320/DSC06507.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FjStRyUbv1Q/TgL_pAarVTI/AAAAAAAAB5w/ynyUiD0MOuo/s1600/DSC06523.JPG"></a>This was on the round table that connected the two food tables. The plate says, "All because two people fell in love."<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qd6HvwK5yuc/TgL_o5bRdZI/AAAAAAAAB5o/bVon1etlwjg/s1600/DSC06511.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621336362986861970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qd6HvwK5yuc/TgL_o5bRdZI/AAAAAAAAB5o/bVon1etlwjg/s320/DSC06511.JPG" border="0" /></a> These cute napkins came from Hobby Lobby.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LiXj6QJqsn8/TgL_oWK7ZUI/AAAAAAAAB5g/8XmtIl9vqCI/s1600/DSC06525.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621336353523066178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LiXj6QJqsn8/TgL_oWK7ZUI/AAAAAAAAB5g/8XmtIl9vqCI/s320/DSC06525.JPG" border="0" /></a> I had so much fun getting to arrange flowers and use different fabrics. Thanks Gail for letting me be a part of your special day! </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-35709945517831450712011-06-05T20:13:00.000-07:002011-06-16T13:22:50.709-07:00Vintage Headboard Sign<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xj4CjiCdFSo/TexHxCrH5uI/AAAAAAAAB5I/NrQ3afbyP_Y/s1600/DSC06456.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614941743281071842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xj4CjiCdFSo/TexHxCrH5uI/AAAAAAAAB5I/NrQ3afbyP_Y/s320/DSC06456.JPG" border="0" /></a> I found an old wood twin bed at a garage sale a few weeks ago. I got it for $5 because a rat had actually chewed on the top of the bed post. I was mainly intrigued by the head and footboard and loved the shape. I knew just what I wanted to do with it! My dad took it apart for me and I sanded it really good with an electric sander. I got most of the stain off, but left some on for added character.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ITs9kSgcb-g/TexHwuzTeYI/AAAAAAAAB5A/4CcuCrAowlU/s1600/DSC06459.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614941737946675586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ITs9kSgcb-g/TexHwuzTeYI/AAAAAAAAB5A/4CcuCrAowlU/s320/DSC06459.JPG" border="0" /></a> I printed out the name of the hotel that my hubby and I stayed in on our first anniversary. It was the most beautiful place right on the water in Santa Barbara, Ca. It is now closed so I am assuming it might have been destroyed by a hurricane or something. I used transfer paper to put the lettering onto the sign. You can get it at Hobby Lobby.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yKDTTeckhCc/TexHv8nhjsI/AAAAAAAAB44/4uyDpnQTiTY/s1600/DSC06492.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614941724475494082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yKDTTeckhCc/TexHv8nhjsI/AAAAAAAAB44/4uyDpnQTiTY/s320/DSC06492.JPG" border="0" /></a> I then used paint and a small brush to fill in the letters. I usually use a paint pen, but did not have white or blue. It took longer with the brush, but I just used what I had on hand. I love the character of it against the weathered wood.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-713TTKo_9oo/TexHvTyO7vI/AAAAAAAAB4w/LKXYTpUSxhQ/s1600/DSC06493.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614941713514557170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-713TTKo_9oo/TexHvTyO7vI/AAAAAAAAB4w/LKXYTpUSxhQ/s320/DSC06493.JPG" border="0" /></a> I added it to my freshly painted walls in the kitchen. I repainted my kitchen, by the way, the same color as the living room (Wool Skein by Sherwin Williams). I started out painting it white, but it was not enough contrast with the trim, so this was round 2. I love it! I will post more pics later. I am loving the coastal touches that I am adding around my home. Makes me feel like I am on vacation!<br /><br /><br />Linking up to:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb119/tightwadtips/SSCThursdayButton.png" border="0" alt="Transformation Thursday" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-9506942560360442412011-06-01T14:52:00.000-07:002011-06-01T18:46:57.538-07:00No Sew Ruffled Lampshade Tutorial<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TQMMlOnQYw8/TebQRO5c7qI/AAAAAAAAB4c/Zos8XLQWFIw/s1600/DSC06485.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613402980039323298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TQMMlOnQYw8/TebQRO5c7qI/AAAAAAAAB4c/Zos8XLQWFIw/s320/DSC06485.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is the burlap ruffled lamp shade I made for this turquoise lamp I spray painted a color called Bahama Sea. I did it the lazy way, but I think it turned out pretty good!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613404363697504482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 207px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cW2_gCejFyE/TebRhxbRQOI/AAAAAAAAB4k/RDOauA9E0DM/s320/ruffled%2Blampshade.jpg" border="0" />I was inspired by this lampshade on <a href="http://dearlillieblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/finally-ruffled-lampshade-tutorial-some.html">Dear Lillie</a>, but was not in the mood to sew, so I used my favorite tool, the hot glue gun. She does have a tutorial with the "correct" way on her blog if you want to check it out <a href="http://dearlillieblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/finally-ruffled-lampshade-tutorial-some.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Here is how I did mine:<br /></div></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613399922489618226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kgdmrn8b6uo/TebNfQoy7zI/AAAAAAAAB3k/RwdwjXoQitw/s320/DSC06473.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><br /><div>First I cut about three 6ft. burlap strips about 2 inches wide. Try to keep them as straight as possible, but it does not have to be perfect. You might need more or less burlap depending on the size of your shade.</div><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613401618955887426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6XEzuExIs0w/TebPCAd340I/AAAAAAAAB4M/uMZXHm9RlG8/s320/DSC06474.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Warning: If you do this on the floor, your dog might want some attention and get <em>this</em> close to your face.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5S06GWoi_UQ/TebNgtNAqzI/AAAAAAAAB4E/zVcWcFulzC8/s1600/DSC06476.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613399947337575218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5S06GWoi_UQ/TebNgtNAqzI/AAAAAAAAB4E/zVcWcFulzC8/s320/DSC06476.JPG" border="0" /></a> I used a medium size drum shade from Target and started hot glueing the burlap strips around the shade making the ruffles as I go and glueing them down. I used my fingers to squish the fabric together if it started to get too flat.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613401626082185378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y5z1ZVPxBLA/TebPCbA6kKI/AAAAAAAAB4U/deqBOgctW6o/s320/DSC06478.JPG" border="0" /> If you are lucky, your kids will be playing superheros together very nicely while you are working because it does take some time.<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1SMe7TmbSBA/TebNgJMkzPI/AAAAAAAAB38/1dL3PTLyP-k/s1600/DSC06481.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613399937672072434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1SMe7TmbSBA/TebNgJMkzPI/AAAAAAAAB38/1dL3PTLyP-k/s320/DSC06481.JPG" border="0" /></a> When you are done, there will be some holes where the shade is showing through.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OQPB0IahY3Q/TebNf5SpVeI/AAAAAAAAB30/IffImtIuFn4/s1600/DSC06482.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613399933402568162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OQPB0IahY3Q/TebNf5SpVeI/AAAAAAAAB30/IffImtIuFn4/s320/DSC06482.JPG" border="0" /></a> Just put a dot of hot glue there and press the burlap down to cover the holes.</div><br /><br /><br /><div><em>Note: In the other tutorial, she measures the shade first to determine the width of her fabric strips. That it probably a good idea. I did not do that in this case though and somehow it worked out perfectly.<br /><br /></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3r7OQLADpNM/TebNfluAtPI/AAAAAAAAB3s/_Zcu9DIj_Yk/s1600/DSC06483.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613399928148636914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3r7OQLADpNM/TebNfluAtPI/AAAAAAAAB3s/_Zcu9DIj_Yk/s320/DSC06483.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here is the finished product all lit up. I love the texture it adds to this corner. I am glad to get this look without having to sew. I'd love to hear if you try to make one!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center"><em>Linking up to:</em></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a title="The Lettered Cottage" href="http://theletteredcottage.net/diy-art-how-to"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" alt="The Lettered Cottage" src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj29/LaylaPalmer/How%20To/How_To_Linky_Button.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/" target="_blank"><img alt="Transformation Thursday" src="http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb119/tightwadtips/SSCThursdayButton.png" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-35431410958436092042011-05-31T12:50:00.001-07:002011-05-31T13:21:18.294-07:00Makenna's Kindergarten Graduation<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8yAwvjvsYJ4/TeVJR66L4gI/AAAAAAAAB3c/F_QviH1Whgc/s1600/DSC04628.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612973082807099906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8yAwvjvsYJ4/TeVJR66L4gI/AAAAAAAAB3c/F_QviH1Whgc/s320/DSC04628.JPG" border="0" /></a> It seems that in the blink of an eye, my little girl went from her first day of Kindergarten...<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3zYDTQNzsp4/TeVJRp_S0fI/AAAAAAAAB3U/IKMPPclWhqc/s1600/DSC06435.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612973078265123314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3zYDTQNzsp4/TeVJRp_S0fI/AAAAAAAAB3U/IKMPPclWhqc/s320/DSC06435.JPG" border="0" /></a> to Kindergarten graduation so much more grown up! How did that happen?<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bAy4M_8eE-M/TeVIS-G61pI/AAAAAAAAB3M/lcz6cUrcj5g/s1600/DSC06426.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612972001334056594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bAy4M_8eE-M/TeVIS-G61pI/AAAAAAAAB3M/lcz6cUrcj5g/s320/DSC06426.JPG" border="0" /></a> I so enjoyed the graduation. They sang such sweet songs...<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DoyEmVmqUns/TeVISq4J7hI/AAAAAAAAB3E/YsjknhW0rlM/s1600/DSC06431.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612971996171857426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DoyEmVmqUns/TeVISq4J7hI/AAAAAAAAB3E/YsjknhW0rlM/s320/DSC06431.JPG" border="0" /></a> She got her diploma from her teacher, Ms. Kim. When she called Makenna's name, she told us that she wants to be a teacher when she grows up and that her favorite part of Kindergarten was the Math tubs. She wanted to be a dentist last month, but a teacher is a great profession too! :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NUdlUn6X2SQ/TeVISCiA2EI/AAAAAAAAB28/N2XnisLVNig/s1600/DSC06452.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612971985341569090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NUdlUn6X2SQ/TeVISCiA2EI/AAAAAAAAB28/N2XnisLVNig/s320/DSC06452.JPG" border="0" /></a> There was an ice cream and cake party afterwards. She is surrounded by her proud family.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aI2saAQDsp4/TeVISMLn_KI/AAAAAAAAB20/5pK18_6Q9GY/s1600/DSC06447.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612971987932019874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aI2saAQDsp4/TeVISMLn_KI/AAAAAAAAB20/5pK18_6Q9GY/s320/DSC06447.JPG" border="0" /></a> Makenna just loved her teacher. Ms. Kim gave her the "sweet tart" award for being the sweetest girl in the class. I will miss her teacher. You know when the teacher really loves and cares for the kids? Well, that was Ms. Kim. She even cried when she had to tell them goodbye. I cried too!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j7gKshI-pCU/TeVIR4BkkuI/AAAAAAAAB2s/_1F7ejO1kEI/s1600/DSC06441.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612971982521144034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j7gKshI-pCU/TeVIR4BkkuI/AAAAAAAAB2s/_1F7ejO1kEI/s320/DSC06441.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />They came in after graduation with flowers and sang "You are My Sunshine" to the parents. Then she gave the flower to me. Wasn't I just rocking her before bed singing that song to her? Where does the time go? </div><br /><div>Makenna, I am so proud of you and how you tried your very best this year, but most of all I am proud of the way you treated others and how you let Jesus shine out of your life. You always stood beside someone even if everyone else was making fun of her. That girl will never forget that. I so enjoy watching you grow into a young lady and watching the fruit that comes from you having a personal relationship with Christ. You are off to big school next year for 1st grade. I know you are ready and will do great. The only one you have to please is Jesus. Just keep living for Him!</div><br /><div>Now, let's go and enjoy our summer girl!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-21709022867737682192011-05-26T09:33:00.001-07:002011-05-26T10:11:35.758-07:00My Summer Mantles<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UZKD8OdNLSE/Td6FoH4bF8I/AAAAAAAAB2k/mCvvYWnqSoM/s1600/DSC06464.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611069110107183042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UZKD8OdNLSE/Td6FoH4bF8I/AAAAAAAAB2k/mCvvYWnqSoM/s320/DSC06464.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here is my "inside" mantle for the summer. It is very simple with a coastal flair.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ahzvo9jxGaQ/Td6Fnzb4zFI/AAAAAAAAB2c/wTPc4q26Vtg/s1600/DSC06465.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611069104618785874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ahzvo9jxGaQ/Td6Fnzb4zFI/AAAAAAAAB2c/wTPc4q26Vtg/s320/DSC06465.JPG" border="0" /></a> My all time favorite summer thing is ferns. I put one inside an old crate I picked up at an antique store years ago and put it inside the fireplace.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8iMv5NatxGg/Td6Fnt_zCvI/AAAAAAAAB2U/u698P_y8laA/s1600/DSC06466.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611069103158790898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8iMv5NatxGg/Td6Fnt_zCvI/AAAAAAAAB2U/u698P_y8laA/s320/DSC06466.JPG" border="0" /></a> I added some fern fronds to my blue jars.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XqYAmyuVCYE/Td6CrS_MEnI/AAAAAAAAB2M/5fkhMk9nE3o/s1600/DSC06467.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611065866093073010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XqYAmyuVCYE/Td6CrS_MEnI/AAAAAAAAB2M/5fkhMk9nE3o/s320/DSC06467.JPG" border="0" /></a> I pulled out our shells from last year's beach vacation and put them in my Hemingway Hurricane.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rnxbc_1qmpU/Td6Cq_I2PVI/AAAAAAAAB2E/ifYlm1Q_eis/s1600/DSC06468.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611065860764876114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rnxbc_1qmpU/Td6Cq_I2PVI/AAAAAAAAB2E/ifYlm1Q_eis/s320/DSC06468.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is a driftwood garland I bought at Home Goods last year on clearance and I just laid it out on the mantle. So that is my no cost, quick, summer mantle. Hope you like it!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h2Jbyo_1x9E/Td6Cqg_ewFI/AAAAAAAAB18/UwIh5NCcR34/s1600/DSC06460.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611065852672524370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h2Jbyo_1x9E/Td6Cqg_ewFI/AAAAAAAAB18/UwIh5NCcR34/s320/DSC06460.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here is my mantle out back. This is my favorite one to decorate!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NmVjvVh8MZc/Td6CqZjvjHI/AAAAAAAAB10/i_jMMlvtwiQ/s1600/DSC06463.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611065850677136498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NmVjvVh8MZc/Td6CqZjvjHI/AAAAAAAAB10/i_jMMlvtwiQ/s320/DSC06463.JPG" border="0" /></a> I used several things I already had and bought these paper lanterns at Target in the Easter clearance aisle. Wave Petunias came from Home Depot, and I bought the Mason Jars at various garage sales. They have a tea light in them. With all the colors going on, I decided to use a white window to hang my sign from. It says, "The earth delights to feel your bare feet." It looks so pretty lit up at night.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TWVQkQGTM2c/Td6CqOT3cyI/AAAAAAAAB1s/yrhmAwdX4bw/s1600/DSC06461.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611065847657755426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TWVQkQGTM2c/Td6CqOT3cyI/AAAAAAAAB1s/yrhmAwdX4bw/s320/DSC06461.JPG" border="0" /></a> Hope you are enjoying summer! Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />I am linking up to <a href="http://theletteredcottage.net/ideas-for-summer">The Lettered Cottage Summer Mantle Party<br /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-38990539867045587252011-05-17T12:17:00.000-07:002011-05-19T05:52:46.195-07:00My Foyer Reveal<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0AZS5wqECHM/TdLNbzlNDFI/AAAAAAAAB1Y/FHCAjj4FnWc/s1600/DSC06049.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607770363616103506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0AZS5wqECHM/TdLNbzlNDFI/AAAAAAAAB1Y/FHCAjj4FnWc/s320/DSC06049.JPG" border="0" /></a> Remember my foyer "before" when I got a wild hair to take down the chunky chair rail?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o2Dm5h4UQqU/TdLNbo5o41I/AAAAAAAAB1Q/4MDavb-XElo/s1600/DSC06049.JPG"></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607778141184546914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zjgGU58W0Bg/TdLUghSBWGI/AAAAAAAAB1k/d3_Z5f6kfWg/s320/DSC06050.JPG" border="0" />We have a very open floor plan with a small foyer so I was wanting to make it look more separate from the rest of the house.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607768407222493922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vdf1NZOW8eM/TdLLp7cnouI/AAAAAAAAB0w/8wvxVvbJKcg/s320/DSC06411.JPG" border="0" />Here is what I came up with. I kept the existing baseboard and added board and batten (i.e. strips of MDF and topped it with a thicker piece of MDF). This involved lots of lots of sheetrock repair from removing the other molding. That took MUCH longer than expected. Isn't that how all projects turn out?<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607768399681806498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oikbvEpqafA/TdLLpfWx4KI/AAAAAAAAB0o/CuEfytQD_nQ/s320/DSC06415.JPG" border="0" />The strips slightly hang over the existing baseboard, but I just did a straight cut and left it that way. Those details do not bother me. Some caulk and semi gloss paint (BJ Moore Moonlight White) and it turned out great!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3OVnvsJF-3o/TdLNbeU5kXI/AAAAAAAAB1I/7_YZoDCMfd0/s1600/DSC06417.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607770357910573426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3OVnvsJF-3o/TdLNbeU5kXI/AAAAAAAAB1I/7_YZoDCMfd0/s320/DSC06417.JPG" border="0" /></a> I also added some mailbox numbers from Home Depot to the coat closet doors. It just adds a touch of whimsy to them. My kids say it looks like a hotel room door. I like that!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RWG68aTaZvo/TdLNbGJB2-I/AAAAAAAAB1A/T3OcTfgKzYM/s1600/DSC06416.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607770351418334178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RWG68aTaZvo/TdLNbGJB2-I/AAAAAAAAB1A/T3OcTfgKzYM/s320/DSC06416.JPG" border="0" /></a> I put a "3" on the other side. It gives the appearance that our house goes on farther than it really does like there is another room behind there (it's just a storage closet for all my decor, dishes etc :), but it's fun to dream...<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T_MZ6YfAAMw/TdLLpP5pqfI/AAAAAAAAB0g/naAbUKt6Le0/s1600/DSC06410.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607768395533101554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T_MZ6YfAAMw/TdLLpP5pqfI/AAAAAAAAB0g/naAbUKt6Le0/s320/DSC06410.JPG" border="0" /></a> For now, I stacked up my picnic baskets on this side, but I don't know if they are staying there. Ideally, I would have an outlet on this wall, so I could plug in a lamp. Until that happens, I might put a lantern on top of them. They hold puzzles, playdoh, and books for the kids. The top basket is a catch all. I am thinking I might add hooks on this side too. What do you think???<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dx5VL0awaSs/TdLLoxXUgiI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/mqsgFQDAvMg/s1600/DSC06412.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607768387336045090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dx5VL0awaSs/TdLLoxXUgiI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/mqsgFQDAvMg/s320/DSC06412.JPG" border="0" /></a> I also painted my wood front door. I used Contented from Sherwin Williams. The lighting is so bad here, that you can't see the color very well. It really lighted up this area.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ii2iVp86dnw/TdLLootO7wI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/-wn93c67QMc/s1600/DSC06413.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607768385012035330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ii2iVp86dnw/TdLLootO7wI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/-wn93c67QMc/s320/DSC06413.JPG" border="0" /></a> I added some dark walnut stain to it to make it look more weathered.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607770349324269154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sttheNmAp-E/TdLNa-Vw9mI/AAAAAAAAB04/KDdvlHOGTH0/s320/DSC06414.JPG" border="0" />Of course, one project leads to another around here. I am wanting to paint the walls in the foyer the same color as the living room. It is called Wool Skein by Sherwin Williams. It is a very tall space, so I have been putting it off. Maybe this summer??</div><br /><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your day!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/2011/05/how-to-make-bunting-pillow-cover.html">Linking up to Transformation Thursday at Shabby Chic Cottage<br /><br /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-1391919310243339132011-05-05T06:58:00.001-07:002011-05-05T07:15:18.344-07:00A Flower for the Teacher<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3bRuZq7BRww/TcKtV7xycgI/AAAAAAAAB0I/SMx4K7ebfgM/s1600/DSC06379.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603231478737695234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3bRuZq7BRww/TcKtV7xycgI/AAAAAAAAB0I/SMx4K7ebfgM/s320/DSC06379.JPG" border="0" /></a> Today, I made flower pins for the teachers. I used <a href="http://jonesdesigncompany.com/tutorial/flower-pin-tutorial/">this </a>tutorial. The flower is made out of felt so it only cost me about 25 cents. You just have to buy the pins which you can get at Hobby Lobby. That is also where I bought the felt. I used card stock and glued scrapbook paper to it, then I printed out a note and glued it on. It was still wet here so I see some wrinkles, but I pressed those out. <br />I am loving these flowers on headbands, clothes, bags, pillows, scarves, necklaces, lampshades, etc. I wrote some of these ideas on the back for the teacher.<br />Hope these gift ideas are giving you some inspiration!<br />Have a great sunny day!Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-48704774729533536662011-05-04T06:43:00.000-07:002011-05-04T07:04:04.303-07:00Teacher Appreciation Week- a sweet gift idea<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lGh-KdGGBvs/TcFY5xWOk1I/AAAAAAAAB0A/mSbiL8Tgyz4/s1600/DSC06377.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602857160947962706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lGh-KdGGBvs/TcFY5xWOk1I/AAAAAAAAB0A/mSbiL8Tgyz4/s320/DSC06377.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is what my kids brought to their teachers today. I used a wide mouth jar I already had and put chocolate covered strawberries inside. I added some coconut to some of them too. I made the tag out of scrapbook paper and printed out the note: "It is such a treat to have you as my teacher."<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qcrjxLSbqNY/TcFY5vrFaWI/AAAAAAAABz4/KgOzB-DXR3s/s1600/DSC06376.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602857160498571618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qcrjxLSbqNY/TcFY5vrFaWI/AAAAAAAABz4/KgOzB-DXR3s/s320/DSC06376.JPG" border="0" /></a> I did not have the lid to the jar, so I cut a square of fabric with pinking shears and tied some yarn around it to hold it on. Then I added the ribbon and gift tag.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wBZtbIja6nQ/TcFY5YZH7II/AAAAAAAABzw/7FcWFa6vB6o/s1600/DSC06378.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602857154249223298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wBZtbIja6nQ/TcFY5YZH7II/AAAAAAAABzw/7FcWFa6vB6o/s320/DSC06378.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I used this chocolate candy coating from the grocery store to coat the strawberries. You can melt it in the microwave and dip the strawberries in it. It makes a hard shell when it dries. It also comes in white chocolate. </div><br /><div>I would love to hear if you try this idea for your kids' teachers! </div><br /><div>Hope you are having a great week!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-60800564785025126012011-05-03T06:37:00.001-07:002011-05-03T07:00:45.066-07:00Teacher Appreciation Week- gift idea<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YoHfRyogsjc/TcAIReBoDLI/AAAAAAAABzo/Ah1YePDdRXY/s1600/DSC06374.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602487032659578034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YoHfRyogsjc/TcAIReBoDLI/AAAAAAAABzo/Ah1YePDdRXY/s320/DSC06374.JPG" border="0" /></a> I love Teacher Appreciation Week (if I plan ahead). I enjoy coming up with things to make my kid's teachers feel special and appreciated. I can't say I planned too much ahead, but I am having fun with it. Most of us have a terra cotta pot laying around the garage that is not being used. If you don't have one, then Home Depot sells them for a few dollars. I painted this one with chalkboard paint or you can spray it (they sell this at Home Depot too). I did two coats to cover it good. Let it dry for a few hours. I picked up some pink impatiens and planted them in the pot then wrote on the pot with chalk. It says: "Thank you for being so patient with me." (it goes with the impatiens theme :)<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X_cRSnFwjNA/TcAIRCJNXzI/AAAAAAAABzg/2MDd4ne-X10/s1600/DSC06373.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602487025175191346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X_cRSnFwjNA/TcAIRCJNXzI/AAAAAAAABzg/2MDd4ne-X10/s320/DSC06373.JPG" border="0" /></a> Then the kids signed the other side of the pot. I would have loved this when I was a teacher. They can erase the note later and write something else. It was "blue" theme day in my son's class, so I stuck a blue bird peep (from Easter) on a wood skewer and put it in the pot. It turned out really cute!</div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-30901741506376762962011-04-28T18:33:00.001-07:002011-04-29T19:52:24.348-07:00Busy Enjoying Spring...<div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div>I guess I have been taking an unplanned blogging break. I have been busy enjoying spring and all that it has to offer. Along with all the flowers and sunshine comes a busier season at school with fun activities and end of the year "stuff". I can't believe that there are only 3 weeks of school left!</div><br /><br /><div>I am including lots of pictures of some things we did on spring break, Easter, and just some everyday fun. We have been up to...<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vjhqIdhn2W8/TbpA2Od_uDI/AAAAAAAAByg/-lCmlCUoDzc/s1600/DSC06077.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600860386929653810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vjhqIdhn2W8/TbpA2Od_uDI/AAAAAAAAByg/-lCmlCUoDzc/s320/DSC06077.JPG" border="0" /></a> Playing one of the Three Little Pigs in the school play. Wish I could include a video. It was priceless!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oOkUDO-3fFk/TbpA1xqDaGI/AAAAAAAAByY/27EaBvQUMTo/s1600/DSC06091.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600860379195598946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oOkUDO-3fFk/TbpA1xqDaGI/AAAAAAAAByY/27EaBvQUMTo/s320/DSC06091.JPG" border="0" /></a> Hanging out with the apes at the zoo.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-InJKu7xaG2k/Tbop7iNYUmI/AAAAAAAAByQ/6Dw6o4qDGVI/s1600/DSC06084.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600835189360579170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-InJKu7xaG2k/Tbop7iNYUmI/AAAAAAAAByQ/6Dw6o4qDGVI/s320/DSC06084.JPG" border="0" /></a> Being completely amazed at the giraffes!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H7Sy-of1tgc/Tbop7dhtCEI/AAAAAAAAByI/HD5pji2qSgE/s1600/DSC06116.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600835188103645250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H7Sy-of1tgc/Tbop7dhtCEI/AAAAAAAAByI/HD5pji2qSgE/s320/DSC06116.JPG" border="0" /></a> Petting some goats and sheep with a special hand brush. (I guess this is supposed to be more sanitary???)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601192178455841874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A8HSH4D9vJM/TbtunCOOjFI/AAAAAAAABzI/7fuZK_i5jJ8/s320/DSC06126.JPG" border="0" />Monkeying around a little.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ARjEk8vvdro/Tbop6-QoiAI/AAAAAAAABx4/MR3jdKdgUv8/s1600/DSC06128.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600835179710547970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ARjEk8vvdro/Tbop6-QoiAI/AAAAAAAABx4/MR3jdKdgUv8/s320/DSC06128.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Growling like a lion.... Brayden was most excited to see the lions out of all the animals at the zoo.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xJFTY9rdqYw/Tbop6rvHjsI/AAAAAAAABxw/tsM8-IYTEJU/s1600/DSC06134.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600835174738136770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xJFTY9rdqYw/Tbop6rvHjsI/AAAAAAAABxw/tsM8-IYTEJU/s320/DSC06134.JPG" border="0" /></a> Decided to join in on some silliness and monkeyed around myself.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600830091759528514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Hz_A7LWMrM/TbolS0KlKkI/AAAAAAAABxY/bIdd0ENFm-g/s320/DSC06137.JPG" border="0" /> Found a tire in someone's trash and washed it up for a new tire swing.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601189722825887874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tyf2iXwEKEg/TbtsYGSbEII/AAAAAAAABzA/nGUVysXWb8s/s320/DSC06135.JPG" border="0" /> Now daddy is monkeying in the tree putting up the tire swing.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iespUsEy7IU/TbolTKlHO0I/AAAAAAAABxg/wmKVTYDOskc/s1600/DSC06275.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600830097776393026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iespUsEy7IU/TbolTKlHO0I/AAAAAAAABxg/wmKVTYDOskc/s320/DSC06275.JPG" border="0" /></a> It works! Can't decide who likes it the most...me or the kids. Brayden loves for grandma to push him.<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kkX52X5-tC0/TbolSlj6EOI/AAAAAAAABxQ/scYD1G_F69E/s1600/DSC06155.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600830087839224034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kkX52X5-tC0/TbolSlj6EOI/AAAAAAAABxQ/scYD1G_F69E/s320/DSC06155.JPG" border="0" /></a> More tree climbing...what is it with this family and trees?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-es_ODTzZp_4/TbolSMpVaMI/AAAAAAAABxI/jPvzEm7zF00/s1600/DSC06156.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600830081151101122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-es_ODTzZp_4/TbolSMpVaMI/AAAAAAAABxI/jPvzEm7zF00/s320/DSC06156.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />We baked some Hummingbird Nests. The recipe is from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.familyfun.com">Family Fun</a>. I love that website!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nafUZemaoco/TboYXxIGj3I/AAAAAAAABxA/PcPzhqMNuiA/s1600/DSC06164.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600815883192012658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nafUZemaoco/TboYXxIGj3I/AAAAAAAABxA/PcPzhqMNuiA/s320/DSC06164.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Had an adorable Easter party at school. Did I mention that I love kindergarten?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AFzjCQG0sw0/TboYXv4B3VI/AAAAAAAABw4/6-Y5WcDztTg/s1600/DSC06172.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600815882856160594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AFzjCQG0sw0/TboYXv4B3VI/AAAAAAAABw4/6-Y5WcDztTg/s320/DSC06172.JPG" border="0" /></a> Went to a egg hunt in the neighborhood. There were 1800 eggs hidden!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B6-WUQqGTB0/TboYXRWAZDI/AAAAAAAABww/ADuUy87flyk/s1600/DSC06187.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600815874660394034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B6-WUQqGTB0/TboYXRWAZDI/AAAAAAAABww/ADuUy87flyk/s320/DSC06187.JPG" border="0" /></a> We tried our skills at the 3-legged race. I secretly am so competitive in this game!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4jCKY6At_ng/TboYXMTalnI/AAAAAAAABwo/v1igeBFM388/s1600/DSC06193.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600815873307350642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4jCKY6At_ng/TboYXMTalnI/AAAAAAAABwo/v1igeBFM388/s320/DSC06193.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />A spring party is not complete without a potato sack race. I wanted to take some of these sacks home, but they did not offer any to me even after I talked about how cool they were. Bummer!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600860388764621954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lbeIoPUx7u4/TbpA2VTfHII/AAAAAAAAByo/ub-4WU4l2LA/s320/DSC06223.JPG" border="0" />Makenna made some bunny and Easter basket cupcakes. The recipe came from Family Fun again. They do have coconut on them which is so yummy to me, but not everyone likes it. I found that out when everyone was asking for a plain one!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600860390590888290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3PDuaT68XUs/TbpA2cG5uWI/AAAAAAAAByw/4kEURHDiHgo/s320/DSC06232.JPG" border="0" /> My sweet angels on Easter. I was so excited that Brayden smiled this year for pictures! He hid behind the tree for most of the other pictures though.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600860394531388290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HdlpNzcttYw/TbpA2qyY-4I/AAAAAAAABy4/MqUewVj5IE4/s320/DSC06236.JPG" border="0" /> I know she won't always want to match me, so I am eating it up while I can...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600815866007252274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SdEr140M2zg/TboYWxG77TI/AAAAAAAABwg/flVjpHhEtGM/s320/DSC06259.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>The annual family egg hunt was in our yard this year. We like to keep it interesting by hiding them in unexpected places.<br /></div><br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601198868239821122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--zEBopGDP8U/Tbt0sbnBKUI/AAAAAAAABzQ/lqgCMIn4PE0/s320/DSC06266.JPG" border="0" />I just love that the kids have their cousins so close. They are like my own kids too. They have such fun together! We enjoyed celebrating that our Savior is risen. How exciting to know that he is preparing a place for me (and you) in heaven. Each year I grow older, I am more amazed at God's love for me!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601198871573347218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ig0oeW56Ls4/Tbt0soByu5I/AAAAAAAABzY/bmmLLopLVNg/s320/DSC06049.JPG" border="0" />Meanwhile, I got a wild hair to rip this molding off the wall in the foyer. More on that to come...let me just say that sheetrock repair is not my gift!</div><br /><br /><div>Thanks for checking out what we have been up to. Can't promise my posts will be too regular until summer gets here. I can't wait to show you my foyer transformation though.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152798459467191621.post-82271804756504015822011-04-04T12:06:00.000-07:002011-04-04T12:15:45.016-07:00You Have to See This Room!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8A5DU70itxc/TZoXvtBBYeI/AAAAAAAABwQ/23E52Qs8AN4/s1600/Reading_Room_Redo_2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591807995639063010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8A5DU70itxc/TZoXvtBBYeI/AAAAAAAABwQ/23E52Qs8AN4/s320/Reading_Room_Redo_2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /><div>I know many of you read <a href="http://theletteredcottage.net/reading-room-redo?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheLetteredCottage+%28The+Lettered+Cottage%29">Lettered Cottage</a>, but just in case you did not make it over there today, you have to check out their Reading Room redo. It already was such a cute room and now it is over the top, oozing with character. They used an old gym floor to cover the back wall and I just love the mix of the warm wood with all the white. Her unique style has given me so much inspiration. This one needs to be in a magazine for sure! <a href="http://theletteredcottage.net/reading-room-redo?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheLetteredCottage+%28The+Lettered+Cottage%29">Here </a>is the post with all the details.</div><br /><div>Happy Monday!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.com3