tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974790538509153502024-03-05T11:21:50.473-08:00City FarmhouseCity Farmhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271434301845777991noreply@blogger.comBlogger191125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297479053850915350.post-8075386907269614942013-04-19T12:40:00.000-07:002013-04-19T17:34:59.293-07:00DIY Hand Dipped Glazed Pot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Friday!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you get the itch to plant once </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I do!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">By this time most of my indoor herbs have seen better days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So for me hitting the garden center in early Spring is must.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bringing fresh herbs into my home again makes </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">me so incredibley excited, happy, & giddy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Does this make you happy too?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And with that comes the search for pots.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Am I right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What to re-use, what to buy & what to paint.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a quick tutorial to giving your pots an </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">original hand </span><span style="font-size: large;">dipped glazed look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Find your pot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Pick out base color(spray paint) & contrast color(latex).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spray your pot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Flip pot over. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Take your contrast color, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used a latex house paint.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With a brush apply paint to the lower third portion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Immediately spritz water lightly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Once it runs, take a paper towel and wipe off runs up to horizon line, leaving a </span><span style="font-size: large;">jagged edge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Clean up excess paint with a wet wipe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a fantastic weekend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My new blog should be up & running by Monday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can't wait for all of you to see:).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sharing At</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <strong><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2013/04/feathered-nest-friday_18.html">French Country Cottage</a></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">-Jen</span></div>
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City Farmhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271434301845777991noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297479053850915350.post-39069492805123349962013-04-16T12:06:00.000-07:002013-04-19T03:43:00.784-07:00How to Get The Restoration Hardware Look Without The Cost<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> Hi friends!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Who here has dark furniture from years past that </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">needs a little face lift?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Me, Me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When my husband & I got married I bought a lot of it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did you buy into that craze too?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Through the years much of it got painted, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">which is a really easy fix.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I recently resurrected a DARK settee from the basement,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I knew I wanted it a little different.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See it has a TWIN, you can check out that makeover<a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/an-upcycled-bench-feather-bed-cushion.html"> </a><strong><a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/an-upcycled-bench-feather-bed-cushion.html">HERE</a>,</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">which has a more cottage feel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How to make this settee different.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My wheels began to turn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was very simple...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I took apart the seats with the woven material,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> then recovered them </span><span style="font-size: large;">with a $4 drop cloth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The drop cloth gives a neutral texture that resembles</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the look of RS.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tip-never pass up a piece of furniture that can easily be recoverd, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it can be transformed into any look with very little effort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With garage sale season underway,</span></div>
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City Farmhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271434301845777991noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297479053850915350.post-58930850166958461772013-04-12T03:59:00.000-07:002013-04-16T18:33:20.440-07:00April Style House-Cuckoo 4 DesignHi everyone, I am Julia from <strong><a href="http://cuckoo4design.blogspot.com/">Cuckoo4Design</a></strong>. I was so excited when Jen asked me to share my home with you for the April feature. Thank you so much for having me on your blog today!<br />
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Here are some random things about my family and our home:<br />
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• I was born and raised in Germany and my entire family is still in Germany. My home town is the beautiful Bavarian city of Lohr am Main (meaning at the Main river).<br />
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• In case you are wondering how I came up with my blog name, here is the story:<br />
Several years ago when my son was still a toddler, he had a play date with the son of one of our friends. And you know how kids (especially older toddlers) say things that they've heard from parents but shouldn't repeat? Well the little cutie pie came up to me and told me that his daddy calls me the crazy German. Haha...! Now I don't know if this was meant as a compliment, but I take it as such. I really do! After all I leave an impression ;) So when I thought about what to name my blog, this little scenario came to my mind and I had just found my new love for cuckoo clocks (click <a href="http://cuckoo4design.blogspot.com/2012/04/my-lovehate-relationship-with-cuckoo.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> to read about it). It all made sense to me. I know there are lots of "cuckoo for" websites out there but it fits perfect for this "crazy/cuckoo" German.<br />
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• I met my husband in the US while I was on a Marketing Internship for a German company. We got married almost 15 years ago and have two beautiful children. We are still living in our small starter home since I wanted to be home with our children which means everything to me.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Our kitchen and open dining area</span><br />
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I shop at a lot of auctions, estate sales and thrift shops. Can you believe that I bought the dining table for $25, my oil painting for $60 and the cellula chandelier replica in Germany for $80? I love finding great pieces of furniture for a bargain price!<br />
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I just recently found the vintage brass starburst at an auction for $20.</div>
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The very small kitchen is still a work in progress and a lot of things are yet unfinished. But I love it regardless.<br />
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My favorite piece in my son's bedroom is his bed that I purchased in France when I was only 16 years old. It is an antique bed from the early 1800s and I love it!</div>
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I love when people come into our home for the first time and say: "Wow I didn't expect this at all...this is great!" That is because our neighborhood reminds me of the song (which was the Weeds theme song) "Little Boxes" by Malvina Reynolds.</div>
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Little boxes on the hillside,<br />
Little boxes made of ticky tacky,<br />
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Yes, they are all little boxes that look the same from the outside but when you come into our house then you notice that it is different and not a standard little box. Don't judge a book by it's cover! It is totally me and represents everything I love. (My husband loves it too in case you are wondering) </div>
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I hope you enjoyed seeing pictures of our home. And come fly over my cuckoo's nest sometime soon.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi Friends!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I mean that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You have been on the other end of this computer screen </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">for the last year or so </span><span style="font-size: large;">reading all about my thrifty projects</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and tutorials,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> while giving me the opportunity to </span><span style="font-size: large;">share my home,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">For that I am grateful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I am happy & humbled that you take time out of your day to read </span><span style="font-size: large;">what I write.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can't tell you enough how I have enjoyed </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">being the author </span><span style="font-size: large;">of this blog over the last year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can read about how it all came to be <strong><a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2012/12/finding-my-blogging-voice-best-of-2012.html">HERE</a></strong>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I have created lasting friendships,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">challenged myself in ways I never knew possible,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and as a creative individual.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> That brings me to my BIG NEWS.....</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">City Farmhouse is moving....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to a .com,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">& changing our look a little,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> sometime next week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My new site will give me an opportunity to </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The new design is fresh & fun while still </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 large basil leaves chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2tbs Red Wine Vinegar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4 oz Cream Cheese softened</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can use EVOO with a little salt & pepper </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">or <strong><a href="http://www.landolakes.com/Products/Custom/15181.aspx" rel="nofollow">Land O Lakes Butter Half-Sticks.</a></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The half sticks are great because they allow you measure the perfect amount without waste.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Just dip and lay on a sheet. </span><br />
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City Farmhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271434301845777991noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297479053850915350.post-31190602140144102492013-04-04T07:29:00.001-07:002013-04-08T09:53:46.565-07:00How To Make A Barnwood Towel Rack for Under $1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Have you ever let something go for way too long?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Something that you looked at & used everyday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and thought, next week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then next week turns in to next month, etc.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well that is the story of my boys bathroom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am finally tackling it & decided to take it one project at a time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Naturally, I began with the easiest project first:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last July,</span><span style="font-size: large;"> while at a yard sale up my road at my </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">neighbors quaint cottage,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found a long piece of barnwood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He charged me 75 cents, incredible right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He told me that the cottage was once an old barn </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">& that the piece was from the original structure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I went home a happy girl</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">& </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">stashed it away with my other pieces for future use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last week I finally pulled it out from hibernation & made this....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Would you like to make one?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You will need a piece of wood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can use barnwood, driftwood, or new wood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you use new wood & want it to look weathered, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">check out <strong><a href="http://cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/ikea-hacked-barnboard-coffee-table.html">this tutorial</a></strong>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, to score a deal on new wood, go to the clearance wood or scrap bin at your local </span><span style="font-size: large;">hardware store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And you will need hooks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Try to recycle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chances are, you have something in your home with hooks that you haven't used in while or that could use a little face lift.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not that I would know anything about this:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pitiful, right!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For a long time I tried not to ignore this towel rack.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I would layer the boys towels right on top so I wouldn't see:).</span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The original plan for my NEW barnwood towel rack</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">called for new hardware but.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">impatient me wanted it done that day & the closest hardware store was 15 minutes away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So.....I took a good look at this(above)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and decided to recycle the hooks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They matched all of the bath fixtures so I thought what the hay,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it was worth a try.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The canvas of my little guys tootsies at the beach is from </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Towels, <a href="http://www.target.com/c/threshold-brand-shop/-/N-56clv">Threshold at Target.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also wanted to tell you about this fabulous event that I am a part!</span><br />
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City Farmhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271434301845777991noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297479053850915350.post-72598955774684436142013-04-01T11:36:00.000-07:002013-04-02T17:43:41.947-07:00The Things I Tell Myself & Daily Reminders<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRt1WerRQ3pTdg0u6RsG5ceS8_iUlQYX7IrdgX_wBfLxwkuoxuVd2xuaNxVo5wBXpbdTxMpelpVIoiXMbK4Q6tQwdfjMKnmsonLgbNrplp8RjcPUrfRIcBsxbs5TimiCYfF2gOv39wfxA/s1600/small+words+shots+008pm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: large;">Do you ever notice that it is often the little things we tell(remind) ourselves that end </span><span style="font-size: large;">up meaning the most.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They are simple & to the point </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and within a split second of reading them we</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"GET IT." </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I don't know about you but s</span><span style="font-size: large;">ometimes I need that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I need to remind myself from time to time,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> of all the things that </span><span style="font-size: large;">"truly" matter in life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And sometimes I need to be my own cheerleader,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to lift myself up & tell(remind) myself ALL the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">beautiful qualities I possess & that "anything" is possible.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/75417226/inpirational-canvas-believe-you-can-12-x">ETSY</a></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last week as I was painting <strong><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/75417226/inpirational-canvas-believe-you-can-12-x?ref=pr_shop">this</a> </strong>canvas for a customer, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was reminded of why I create things like <strong><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/75417226/inpirational-canvas-believe-you-can-12-x?ref=pr_shop">this</a></strong> in the first place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At one time "believe you can" was a little reminder that "I" needed to hear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I still remind myself of this often.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The minute you say it, feel it & really absorb it, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it can change everything.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I guess that is the amazing power of positive thought:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few months back I was confiding in a friend about a dream I have had ever since I was a little girl.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I was feeling a little unsure of the prospect of it </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"actually" happening.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I was feeling insecure.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">She simply said "have a little faith."</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Right at that moment I let go, just like that.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I said to myself, if it is meant to be then......it will be.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know how precious time is & I never want to waste </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">the time I have with my boys, husband, family & friends.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I want to enjoy it, be in the moment with them </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">& </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"Be Present."</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">On Saturday my husband & 2 boys packed a picnic and headed</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">for the country.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We ended up at the beach my husband spent every summer as a child.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It was just us, as it was NOT beach weather:).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We planted ourselves right by the waters edge.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We built a sandcastle, dug a hole, played catch, ate lunch,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and took a walk up the coastline.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We collected shells & admired the beautiful architecture.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It is amazing how something so simple could be so wonderful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I get older(turning 40 this July)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I find that facing my fears & achieving small victories</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">makes me feels alive inside, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">so I kindly tell myself to</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"Be Brave."</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">How about you? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Do you remind yourself of this too?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are taught to love others, but how about ourselves?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In honor of these little reminders,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I am offering a coupon code to my</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <strong><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/cityfarmhouse?ref=pr_shop_more"><span style="font-size: x-large;">etsy shop.</span></a></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Anything & everything is 15% off for the next week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Just enter this code-DAILYREMINDERS</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">at check out:).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">PS- Remember the little story I just shared with you above?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Well, it came true.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.whisperwoodcottage.com/2013/03/6-winners-to-be-featured-in-cottages.html?utm_source=BP_recent"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAqud0R7jj6JC0bGIznlih6VADaEvHkjNUDo7ie1qP4o9IRDSPzsBEMQ_yTSMER9gdd1S3ruGYQfYoOgzBhRS59SiY6tEZBbln793B1slq9Mj0luOSlNRB-a_f84doGMnTKolFrmVAspf/s1600/1st-project-2013-winner.png" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Click <strong><a href="http://www.whisperwoodcottage.com/2013/03/6-winners-to-be-featured-in-cottages.html?utm_source=BP_recent">HERE</a></strong> to see.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also wanted to take this time</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> to say thank you ,for all of your generous</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">encouragement through the year.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Every comment left means so much </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">& </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I am so grateful</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">that you take the time to read my posts and</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> let me into your lives.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a beautiful week,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Handscript SF"; font-size: 48pt; line-height: 115%;">-Jen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">Sharing At</span><br />
<strong><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Coastal Charm</span></a></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a></span><br />
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City Farmhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271434301845777991noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297479053850915350.post-66988384816031591782013-03-29T06:12:00.001-07:002013-04-14T04:32:54.001-07:00My Favorite Room & Spring Tour<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Hi Friends!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">It officially feels like Spring in the</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">Northeast & I am lovin every minute of it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">How about you?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">A few weeks ago I shared </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">My Favorite Room &</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">Spring Tour at </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/"><strong>Savvy Southern Style</strong>.</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">I was honored Kim invited me to share my favorite room </span><span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">in her guest series. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">I thought I would share the tour with all of you in case you missed it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">My favorite room in my home would have to be </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">my family room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">It is the heart of my home and it is a space that sees it ALL. If the walls could talk they would speak of quiet & peaceful moments in the early morning, when the sun gleams in through the windows that overlook the bay, they would speak of days of chaos & excitement as 2 little boys grow, explore, learn & use their imaginations and they would also speak of nights of calm, where 2 friends still very much in love, find a few minutes alone by the fire while their fun seeking, happy little boys are fast asleep:). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">When we first moved into this home (after house hunting for a long, long time) I was in awe.</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I would get up early, come down to this room, open the shades and just take it all in. </span><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I would watch the sunrise over the water, each time it felt like the very first time and still does. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">This room is where our day to day moments of life are lived & cherished, it is a place we gather with family & friends,where we give LOVE and truly treasure the simple moments together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">Welcome to my Spring Family Room....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Speckled Eggs Tutorial, click<a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/03/diy-paper-mache-speckled-robins-eggs.html"> <strong>HERE.</strong></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tulip Prints, click<strong><a href="http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/search?q=tulips"> HERE.</a></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pallet Board Tutorial, click <strong><a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-christmas-mantle-recycled-project-6.html">HERE</a></strong>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It has been a little busy around here, as my boys are home this week for the holiday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lots of commotion & fun. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I always enjoys these weeks as I can get to know my oldest again:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Quiet mornings, no rushing, lots of laughs & play time and nice conversations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How about you, do you enjoy when your kids are home?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have received lots of questions about my interior paint colors lately.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I thought I would put them ALL in one post with a few tips on keeping </span><span style="font-size: large;">them organized.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Paint swatches can make you crazy, am I right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Often they are small & sometimes don't give you the "true" color & texture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To stay organized I decided to paint my own swatches</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">as I began to choose the colors for my home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is also a good tip even before you choose your color.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can buy paint samples for a few $ and paint these tags for a larger sample.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These became a great resource as I began to look for furniture, accessories, pillows, etc.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remember <strong><a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/03/creating-custom-look-without-high.html">that folder</a></strong> I was telling you about?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, I keep them in there along with my fabric swatches & pictures. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That way I am ready when it is time shop for the house:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a really easy thing to do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bought extra large tags from the craft store,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> painted each one & labeled the backs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And tied with jute, simple.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Labeling each can will help you when you have </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to paint over knicks in the wall, </span><span style="font-size: large;">nail holes and when people ask you "what is that color?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am constantly moving things around my walls,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> so this has been a lifesaver.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here they are....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And here they are in my rooms....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We all know how your paint color can change throughout the day, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">as the sun light changes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So keep that in mind as you compare the swatches to the rooms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#1. Half Bath</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">click <strong><a href="http://cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2012/03/anchored-bath-design.html">here</a></strong> for tour</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSWfkBSE0B4gJzrT-jMt5GDeqJ0WjnLAR0L2ZCrcIEZu-087OaDGySHq4je21X4cK8wW3GSFU-G5WZx74L4HJuKi9ecPdV_NX-k0bP3jvxyfqbKHlUra-_P3w_u4ci67-wz97bgKdcI0/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagepmsilver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSWfkBSE0B4gJzrT-jMt5GDeqJ0WjnLAR0L2ZCrcIEZu-087OaDGySHq4je21X4cK8wW3GSFU-G5WZx74L4HJuKi9ecPdV_NX-k0bP3jvxyfqbKHlUra-_P3w_u4ci67-wz97bgKdcI0/s640/PicMonkey+Collagepmsilver.jpg" width="640" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#2. Family Room</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">click <strong><a href="http://cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/family-room-reveal-thrifty-pretty.html">here</a></strong> for tour</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#3. Boys Bath</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#4. Jack's Room</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#5. Dining Room</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">click<strong><a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/dining-room-reveal.html"> here</a></strong> for tour</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#6. Kitchen</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">click <strong><a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2012/04/kitchen-before-after-texas-leather.html">here</a></strong> for tour</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#7. Master Bedroom</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#8. Shane's Room</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDG6oVpCzJGKRumhSLLbXhyphenhyphen5iTvdQvxKSiGBXlkUhlW6zWF9lpQrblks8tJdk63zHifvmjO9xtQTLiPEtRXpOaKgINan2PVtor7OcO5_U3_BgWfuINJ3nkPEy-BPpVjZ0ChqXMcaiWcc/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageslatepm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDG6oVpCzJGKRumhSLLbXhyphenhyphen5iTvdQvxKSiGBXlkUhlW6zWF9lpQrblks8tJdk63zHifvmjO9xtQTLiPEtRXpOaKgINan2PVtor7OcO5_U3_BgWfuINJ3nkPEy-BPpVjZ0ChqXMcaiWcc/s640/PicMonkey+Collageslatepm.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#9. Painted Furniture & Accents</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">click<a href="http://cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/ikea-hacked-barnboard-coffee-table.html"><strong> here</strong></a><strong> & <a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2012/06/diy-gallery-wall-for-under-40.html">here </a> & <a href="http://cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2012/06/striped-bench-gallery-wall-preview.html">here</a> </strong>for tutorials</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What are you painting these days?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you found any colors lately that you love?</span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a confession to make....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am crazy for.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">chocolate, sweets, anything & everything</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">considered to be desserty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have always been this way, even as a child.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I was little I was stick THIN, so I could get away with this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Stick thin" in an awkward way, not a cool way:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But unfortunately, I grew out of that phase(darn) & now long for those days when I could eat ANYTHING & EVERYTHING I wanted....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most of us struggle with wanting a little something sweet without feeling guilty, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well if so, then you have to try this dessert.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Named Strawberries & Cream Truffle Bites,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">because honestly it is a bite(or two, or three), </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a taste(like how the French do it),</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">so you don't have to feel guilty for indulging your sweet</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">tooth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And let me tell you this is GOOD stuff!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is the very easy recipe, promise.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">The Truffle</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I package of Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 package of Ghirardelli 60% Cacao</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup of whipping cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4 eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup of flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">pinch salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon vanilla</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 325</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cook chocolate & whipping cream in microwave for 1 minute.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stir together & let cool for a few.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add butter, eggs, sugar, flour, salt & vanilla.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Beat with whisk & pour into mini brownie tins.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make sure you spray them first, I use Pam for baking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake for 35 min.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong> The Cream</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup of prepared vanilla pudding</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups frozen or fresh strawberries</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 squeezed lemon</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon cornstarch</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tomorrow is the 1st day of spring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yippee, yay!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although it doesn't feel like it here in the NE,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I am still ready to celebrate and kiss those </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">cold, wintery & windy days goodbye.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are you?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last week I featured my <span style="color: black;"><strong><a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/03/easy-rustic-barnboard-sign-touches-of.html">Rustic Spring Sign</a></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">& shared some simple spring touches I added to my </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/family-room-reveal-thrifty-pretty.html">Neutral Family Room.</a></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The best part of using a neutral color palette when decorating is the flexibility when the seasons change.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the MANY things I adore about spring, are the colors.</span></div>
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So bright, cheerful & happy and who doesn't need that after a LONG winter:).</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Robin's Egg Blue happens to be one of my all time favorites.</span></div>
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How about you?</div>
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It is a classic and picked straight from nature itself, </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is an easy spring project that will be sure add a little pop of happy to your spring decor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To add the speckles, water down your second color, mine is a dark tan, any contrasting color that you have will look great.</span></div>
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I'm a Philadelphia girl at heart but live now in the Boston area with my
husband and our two daughters, who are two and four
years old. I love salvaging, refinishing, and reupholstering old furniture, building
furniture from scratch, home design and decorating, and cooking and
eating good, delicious food. <br />
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We bought our semi-fixer-upper of a house in the suburbs
five and a half years ago and have loved working on it and learning
along the way since then. Our sweet girls
have certainly slowed the pace of our projects, but they bring us so much
happiness and love to work on their own little “projects” while we do
ours. I think we may have a couple do-it-yourselfers in training on our
hands!<br />
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I’m thrilled to be able to share some of my favorite
spaces in our house with you today. Let’s start where you’d walk in if
you were actually here: our entryway. Our house is a classic updated
Cape style and you walk through the front door into an open hall space
with the stairs across from you. I just recently removed the old carpet
runner from the stairs and gave them some fresh paint and installed a
super easy <a href="http://www.thechroniclesofhome.com/2013/03/how-to-fake-beadboard-stairs-makeover.html">faux beadboard treatment</a> on the wall.<br />
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chat by the fire with friends and family, read to our daughters, and
just generally hang out. I love the built-ins that flank the fireplace
and have spent countless hours arranging and rearranging them. I added
the raised panels on the doors and the dentil moulding along the top of
the shelves and under the mantle. I love the polished look decorative moulding gives to a room and have added lots of it throughout our house.<br />
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Our kitchen is at the other end of the hall. We facelifted the kitchen on a tight budget, opting to keep the layout and the cabinetry to save cost. The cabinets were in great shape but were that dated "80's" oak finish. We replaced a few of the upper cabinet doors with glass doors, added some beadboard detail to the peninsula and walls, and painted everything an antique white. We also replaced all the cabinet hardware, added granite countertops, a tumbled marble backsplash, new tile floors, and bought all new appliances.<br />
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My first furniture building project was this upholstered bench, which I love when I have friends with me in the kitchen. It's almost like having a little sofa in here!<br />
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The kitchen eating area is where we have dinner together every night and even though we have a dining room, I find we often eat here when we have friends or family over for dinner too. Partially because it's cozy and casual and partially because a tile floor is much easier to clean than a rug when you have a very enthusiastic but kind of ridiculously messy two-year old eater at your table.<br />
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Moving upstairs now to the master bedroom, I added moulding to the walls in large boxes and painted everything a warm coffee color. I used the upholstered chair in our room as the main inspiration for the palette, which is French blue, tangerine, and ivory. It's a definite departure from any other room in our house but I think a bedroom is a great room to play with color a bit and I still love it after five years.<br />
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One of the biggest changes we made to the house was converting the single upstairs bathroom into a master bath and adding a small second bathroom for our daughters. We completely gutted the existing bath and added a glass-walled steam shower, double vanity with furniture-style feet and British Cane inset panels, and white marble on the floors, shower walls, and countertop. I love the simple color palette in here and the contrast of the dark wood against all of the white marble.<br />
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My daughters' bedrooms are still semi-works in progress, especially as we transition my two-year old's room from nursery to "big girl room" but I love how they're both coming together. My four-year old's room is ivory, cranberry red, and turquoise and my favorite part is the recent addition of this <a href="http://www.thechroniclesofhome.com/2013/01/diy-faux-capiz-shell-pendant.html">DIY faux capiz shell pendant</a>.<br />
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My two-year old's room is aqua, raspberry pink, and straw and I adore these <a href="http://www.thechroniclesofhome.com/2013/01/big-girl-bed-thinking-outside-bolt.html">pillows I recently made for her bed</a> using napkins by Roberta Roller Rabbit.<br />
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Thanks again to Jen for inviting me to be a part of the Style House series! And thanks to you all, City Farmhouse fans, for reading along and touring some of my house today. Hope to see you over at <a href="http://www.thechroniclesofhome.com/">The Chronicles of Home</a> sometime soon, where you can see more spaces in my home and lots of DIY projects and tutorials. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297479053850915350.post-79415687376761788742013-03-11T20:09:00.000-07:002013-04-16T18:38:30.167-07:00Easy Rustic Barnboard Sign & Simple Touches of Spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spring is in the air, yay!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The weekend here in NY was just extraordinary. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had sun, it was warm(er), the birds were singing, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">what could be better after being cooped up all winter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To celebrate the start of the new season I thought I would share details for this </span><span style="font-size: large;">easy rustic "NEST" sign.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Micheal's has these large MDF letters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the size & price, they are ONLY $2.99.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first layer I aged with a vinegar & steel wool solution. Leave a hunk of the finest steel wool in sealed jar for 1-3 days or until dissolved. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then applied 1 coat of Robin's Egg Blue acrylic craft paint.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Let dry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi everyone, I hope it has been a good week for you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am so excited to share my guest feature over at <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2013/03/my-favorite-roomcity-farmhouse.html"><strong>Savvy Southern Style-My Favorite Room</strong>.</a> I adore Kim, she is so creative and gracious & I am honored to be a part of her incredible series! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Designing and planning a room makeover can be overwhelming, trust me, I have been there:). The time, the money, the planning, the second guessing and then bringing it all to life. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">But...... it can also be fun and very rewarding. Making a space in your home functional, pretty and a true reflection of you & your family is a beautiful thing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Through years of decorating for myself & others I have become well versed at decorating on a dime & creating a custom look without the high dollar price tag.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't be afraid to take your time. I think often we are easily influenced(me included) by others; we can browse the Internet & get caught up in following blogs & home design sites that we can get discouraged by our own home's lack of presence & beauty. The homes that we see in magazines which are beautifully decorated take time & thought to get that way, I remind myself of that often</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am not sure about you but we do budgets. With the economy the way it is & the fact that I am married to an accountant, influences how I decorate:). I am not ashamed to admit it (I actually enjoy it), we are like everyone else out there, trying to be careful & thoughtful about how much we spend and also save for the future at the same time. Try to be realistic & if you have only a small amount to start with, that is fine, you may be able to add to the budget at a later time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sounds simple, right? Well, sometimes we can put pressure on ourselves and loose sight of the true purpose for designing a space. I usually start with my decorating magazines(CL, BHG, Cottages & Bungalows, MS Living, Romantic Country, House Beautiful, Southern Living, Elle, Traditional Home, Vintage Style, etc....); store catalogs(PB, Ballard's,Restoration Hardware, etc...), yeah kinda sounds old fashioned, but I love this part. I sit down with my coffee and just flip through. For me, this is the dating part, no real plan and lots of ideas stirring in my noggin.This is also going to sound old fashioned, but I still rip out pages. I start a fresh binder with each room and file them away.</span><span style="font-size: large;">The reason I START simple is because I can get overwhelmed if I jump right to the Internet. This way I have an idea of what I am looking for.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once you have gotten your feet wet with your magazine ripping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Use the Internet to help you establish a direction & style. Don't be afraid to mix styles, as long as you are comfortable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Start with <strong><a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pintrest</a></strong>. Create an account & make boards that are relevant to your life & stage of decorating. I would make an overall board for that room and then break it down. Example, Dining Room, then..... Chairs, Drapes, Tables, Rugs, Fabrics, Paint etc.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.calicocorners.com/home.do">Here</a></strong> is the link to my boards, so you can see.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am a big believer is using what you have, or have to:). This plays in with budget. What to keep; furniture that has good lines & scale, upholstery with classic design, neutral furnishings, art that is meaningful, a rug you can't afford to replace. Remember, paint & fabric can transform ANYTHING. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is how I start. Some start with rugs or art, I <strike>like</strike> love fabrics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once you have established your style & direction, it is time to get your fabric samples. If you already have art, a rug or existing furniture, bring it with you; bring a photo, roll it up, just get it there. </span><span style="font-size: large;">An amazing resource for help is your local fabric stores.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have a <a href="http://www.calicocorners.com/home.do"><strong>Calico Corners</strong>,</a> go! And get lots of samples. They are so helpful and usually have years of experience. Even if you don't have a store nearby you can order swatches online. Oh & ask about sales! I also use <strong><a href="http://www.calicocorners.com/home.do">Ballard's</a></strong>, they will ship you any quantity of samples for $5.00. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stay true to you & what you love. You will have lots of choices but if you can rely on first instincts & your gut, then you will be able to make clearer, more heartfelt choices.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The fun part! You can do this a few ways, you can go to your local paint stores and collect samples, which I love to do or you can use<strong> <a href="http://letschipit.com/">Chip It</a>, </strong>a tool from Sherman Williams, who my friend <strong><a href="http://www.jeanneoliverdesigns.com/">Jeanne</a></strong> shared in one of her <strong><a href="http://www.jeanneoliverdesigns.com/category_32/E-Course.htm">online classes</a></strong>, see below. If you prefer a different paint brand, you can always have it color matched. Depending on what your inspiration piece is, mine would be a fabric, you may have a piece of art, or an image from the Internet, you would upload an image to their site(easy I promise) and viola.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At this point you have a clear direction, yay! You may have pictures, images that you printed, lots of fabric samples, paint swatches, sketches(even if they aren't perfect, it is a good to have), etc....keep them organized. Like I mentioned before, for every room, I have a zip up binder, it is worth the few dollars, trust me, it will keep you from gearing off track, not that I would know anything about that:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This sounds like a small thing, but we ALL know it is not. Having a direction from your fabrics, art, rug, paints and pieces you already have will help you through this part. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My advice is, stick with places you feel comfortable buying from, make sure it is comfortable & functional, don't be afraid to look on Craigslist, shop thrift stores, tag & estate sales, outlet stores, and yes, IKEA. I have gotten some sweet deals, that saved me $$$. Last bit of advice stay neutral with larger pieces & use lots of texture!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even if YOU aren't handy, chances are you know someone who is, lucky them:). There are so many resources online, especially through <strong><a href="http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=diy+tables">Pintrest,</a></strong> you can find tutorials & plans for just about anything. This will save you tons & give you an original custom look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are so many ways to divide your fabric choices. Once I have picked my fabrics, which usually all work together in color & scale, I usually pick the boldest fabric(my signature fabric) to go on a few pieces, such as small chairs, ottomans, benches, pillows or cushions, then I add the other fabrics in here & there. I personally like geometrics, soft prints, stripes or textured solids for drapes or larger pieces. You don't need to use a lot of custom fabric to give a custom look, even if you just do a few pillows & an ottoman that will do it. Pick & choose wisely because it can get pricey. Tip, your drapery fabric can end up costing a lot because of yardage, shop around, sometimes you can find an alternative that won't break your budget.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sewing yourself will save you tons of money. If you can't sew then find a local workroom. Ask your friends & family for references. You might surprised that you can afford it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Give your room a custom one of a kind look is by making art yourself, yup, you don't have to be Picasso to create something beautiful & meaningful for your walls, check <strong><a href="http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=diy+wall+art">HERE</a> </strong>for some ideas.<strong> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=prints&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US">Etsy</a></strong> is also a great source for art, usually prints are very affordable. Don't overlook things in your own home, such as your children & grandchildren's artwork, old letters, vintage property surveys, maps and maybe some family sketches. These would look beautiful framed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Your in the home stretch, yay! This should be fun, remember layering the details and giving your room a collected look takes time, don't rush. Buy & add things that you love, that have meaning. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Last tip, shop everywhere....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.target.com/">Targe</a>t, Home Goods, home outlet stores(love), online- <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HomeView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10551&redirect=y">Ballard's</a>, <a href="https://www.jossandmain.com/">Joss & Main</a>, thrift stores,<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/">IKEA</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=prints&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US">ETSY </a>& garage sales.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This has been my humble experience in creating spaces that are loved and lived in, with custom touches that don't have the high dollar expense.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You can also find & follow more of my DIY Projects <strong><a href="http://pinterest.com/cityfarmhouse1/my-projects/">HERE</a></strong> on my Pintrest. Also, be sure not to miss a post by following me <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CityFarmhouse">HERE</a></strong> on Facebook.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spring is in the air & I couldn't be happier.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few weeks ago I was emailed by Shannon from <a href="http://akadesign.ca/"><strong>AKA Design</strong>,</a></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/">BLOGGER HOMES.</a></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And of course I said, yes;)!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Shannon, along with her husband Dean share a love for home design, especially, </span><span style="font-size: large;">affordable & thrifty alternatives for creating beautiful spaces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can read about them <strong><a href="http://akadesign.ca/about-2/">HERE</a>.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The idea behind Blogger Homes, was to create a one stop place where you could find all of your favorite Home Design Bloggers and browse their stunning homes for inspiration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What an incredible idea, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few gorgeous spaces from their<a href="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/"> <strong>site</strong></a>.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/country-kitchen-fit-for-a-family/"><img alt="BRPD-7" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-296" height="313" src="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/BRPD-7-1024x682.jpg" width="470" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://littlecottageonthepond.blogspot.ca/2013/03/our-kitchen.html"><strong>The Little Cottage On The Pond</strong></a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/gray-white-and-yellow-living-room/"><img alt="gray white yellow accents" class="aligncenter wp-image-290" height="407" src="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Library_Room_Thistlewood_Farm.jpg" width="560" /></a></div>
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<strong><a href="http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com/did-you-miss-me">Thistlewood Farms</a></strong></div>
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<strong><a href="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/traditional-master-bathroom/"><img alt="traditional master bathroom" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-204" height="640" src="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bathroom-mirror.jpg" width="402" /></a></strong></div>
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<strong><a href="http://www.mommyiscoocoo.com/2013/02/master-bathroom-reveal.html">Mommy is Coo Coo</a></strong></div>
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<strong><a href="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/rustic-chic-master-bedroom/"><img alt="rustic chic bedroom" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-31" height="435" src="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bed-wall-after.jpg" width="580" /></a></strong></div>
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<strong><a href="http://akadesign.ca/our-bungalow-before-after-master-bedroom/">AKA Design</a></strong></div>
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<a href="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/eclectic-traditional-living-room/"><img alt="eclectic living room" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-172" height="333" src="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Living-room-large-view.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<strong><a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/blues-in-the-living-room/">Southern Hospitality</a></strong></div>
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<a href="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/diy-eclectic-kitchen/"><img alt="eclectic kitchen" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-145" height="600" src="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kitchen2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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<strong><a href="http://diyshowoff.com/2012/01/01/diy-show-off-kitchen-makeover/">DIY Showoff</a></strong></div>
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<a href="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/bold-farmhouse-living-room/"><img alt="bold farm house living" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-199" height="352" src="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/white-couch-1024x768.jpg" width="470" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://roomsforrentblog.blogspot.ca/2013/02/living-room-changes.html">Rooms For Rent</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/gallery-wall-entryway/"><img alt="gallery wall" class="size-large wp-image-87" height="626" src="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-02-16.14.281-768x1024.jpg" width="470" /></a></div>
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<strong><a href="http://www.9thandmayne.com/2013/02/5252-challenge-no-sew-drop-cloth-bench-faux-slipcover/">9th & Mayne</a></strong></div>
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<a href="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/city-farmhouse-dining-room/"><img alt="modern country dining room 2" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-166" height="562" src="http://www.bloggerhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/DR-take-3-022pm-856x1024.jpg" width="470" /></a></div>
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<strong><a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.ca/2012/07/dining-room-reveal.html">Me-City Farmhouse</a></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Beautiful, right?! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On another note,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">my <strong><a href="http://cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/ikea-hacked-barnboard-coffee-table.html">Ikea Hacked Barnboard Coffee Table</a></strong> was featured</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Wahoo," </span><span style="font-size: large;">was the actual sound I uttered(loudly) when I found out, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The crazy thing is this idea came from a long few days of missteps,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was so desperate to make this table stand out but blend with the rest of the room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had no idea that I would receive so many nice comments,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi Friends!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last week I shared my <strong><a href="http://cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/family-room-reveal-thrifty-pretty.html">Family Room Makeover</a> </strong>& you all left they nicest comments, thank you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had recieved many questions that I tried my best to answer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lots of questions about my sectional so I thought I would post about it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When my husband & I finally decided to buy a </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">NEW sectional for our family room last fall, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">we knew we didn't want to blow the entire budget</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> on it for a few reasons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. We had bought an expensive down sofa when</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> we first got married and we ended </span><span style="font-size: large;">up giving it away. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To recover it was going to cost way too much, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">between the fabric & labor </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and I certainly did NOT have the patience to make it myself:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. We have 2 young boys and a dog, need I say more:). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So we went to <strong><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S99927586/#/S89910440">IKEA</a></strong> to look for sofas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I knew it would be a good first experience with a WHITE slipcover sofa,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">since we weren't breaking the bank to do so.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few trips later we came home with <strong><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S99927586/#/S89910440">this sectional</a></strong>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I love when the room is all clean & tidy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Which with 2 young boys and a dog isn't that often.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But.....when it is tidy, ahhhh it feels good</span>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I know you are curious as to how I like it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, I LOVE it, I really do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is comfortable, the cushions are foam wrapped not filled with batting so they keep their shape</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I won't lie, it is a little more work but the pay off is that it is always clean. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What a beautiful thing to be able to wash away sticky hand messes, lollipop drool and sick germs:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you plan on getting a slipcovered white sofa,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. sticky lint roller( the white attracts & shows every bit of lint)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Oxy Clean laundry powder(makes everything really white & bright)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Use any free & clear detergent</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(for quick spot cleaning, it gets ANYTHING out, even pink highlighter:))</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Wash in cold</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Add a scoop of Oxy Clean Powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. I use free & clear</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Put in dryer for a short time on low, take out when they are damp dry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Put covers back on covers damp, they will fit perfectly, no shrinking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hopefully this helps & doesn't scare you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Honestly, I would buy another in a second.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before I had to hire someone to come & clean my sofas, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like the convenience of taking them off whenever I wish to clean them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plus, if you & your family totally destroy this slipcover then you can buy another cover for the ENTIRE sectional for-$99.00. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yup, you read right, sweet huh?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I adore how crisp & light the room feels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Ok, last tidy picture, now onto REAL LIFE.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is Jack, he is almost 3 & he loves to play in this room</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">with his older 7 year old brother, Shane.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They have snacks and drinks in here &</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">we also have family picnics, crazy as it seems we do:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is a LIVING room after all. <u><strike>They</strike></u> I am still very careful</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but....I want us to enjoy this space.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To follow are more REAL LIFE images. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My house looks like this more often than not, even worse at times.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My pretty gray throw is usually wrapped around a little warm body or thrown on the couch in a random fashion:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh and this not staged ,this is where everything was when I took these photos.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Oh & the couch gets climbed on too,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">did I mention I have 2 boys?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See my pretty throw:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I tell myself they are things, yes pretty things but they are meant to be used, worn & loved.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Sloppy pillows, books, toys, trucks, baseball mitt.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jack is carefully planning his next move....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to make a complete mess</span>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> He loves this truck and boy does it make the loudest sound when it crashes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can see how loved & worn this is, it gets abused.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to show you that real life happens around this couch & that we really do use & ENJOY this room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you all had a great weekend:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My boys were home last week & so was my husband for much of the time, which was really NICE.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Getting back to reality today & into the swing of things again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last Friday there was a Bloggers Day Out for bloggers in the NY area, </span><span style="font-size: large;">which I was lucky enough to attend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was hosted by Miriam of <strong><a href="http://www.hometalk.com/">Hometalk</a></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">& Kelly of <strong><a href="http://eclecticallyvintage.com/">Electically Vintage</a></strong>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We spent the morning with Janna & Greg of <strong><a href="http://blog.cuttingedgestencils.com/giveaway-alert-win-the-new-charlotte-stencil.html">Cutting Edge Stencils</a></strong> in Ramsey, NJ.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They gave us a step by step lesson on</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">From left to right, is Laura of </span><a href="http://www.petscribbles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Pet Scribbles</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">, Evey of </span><a href="http://sweetsongbird.eveyscreations.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Sweet Song Bird</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong> ,</strong> Kelly from</span><a href="http://eclecticallyvintage.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> <strong>Electically Vintage</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">, Miriam of </span><a href="http://www.hometalk.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Hometalk</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">, Jennifer of </span><a href="http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Days of Chalk and Chocolate</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">, me, Laura of </span><a href="http://findinghomeonline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Finding Home</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">, and Janna of </span><a href="http://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Cutting Edge Stencils</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Janna shows us how to start.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Greg shows us how to finish the edges.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pretty amazing right? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">BTW, Cutting Edge Stencils is doing a giveaway</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had so much fun & I was so happy to meet these amazing, kind, funny & talented ladies!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ok, so onto the Blogger Contest & A BIG FAVOR.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I entered into this contest over at <strong><a href="http://www.eastcoastcreativeblog.com/2013/02/submissions-are-open-creating-with-stars.html">East Coast Creative Blog.</a></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Basically 12 bloggers will be chosen & each will be matched up with one of these amazingly talented ladies above to compete in a 4 week challange known as </span><a href="http://www.eastcoastcreativeblog.com/2013/02/submissions-are-open-creating-with-stars.html"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Designing With The Stars</span></strong></a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What I need you to do is go to the <a href="http://www.eastcoastcreativeblog.com/2013/02/submissions-are-open-creating-with-stars.html"><strong>hosting blog</strong></a> & scroll down to the linked up images, </span><span style="font-size: large;">I am #9, then click on it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That is all, it will take you back to my blog.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Click <strong><a href="http://www.eastcoastcreativeblog.com/2013/02/submissions-are-open-creating-with-stars.html">HERE</a></strong> to vote.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The 12th spot will be given to the person who gets the most votes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please spread the word, post on FB, every vote counts:)!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Voting ends Wednesday, Feb. 27th at noon, so be sure to head on over.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This is the image & entry you are looking for,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">my vintage stereo makeover & chalkboard sign,</span></div>
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<strong></strong><span style="font-size: large;"> Thank you so much for taking the time to do this for me, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I so </span><span style="font-size: large;">appreciate it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a wonderful week,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't know about you,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but I anticipate with great excitment springs arrival.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am able to put away my sweaters and jeans</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">&</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> throw on a cute dress, flats or boots:) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and a cardigan or denim jacket.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">from </span><span style="font-size: large;">my NEW Sponsor-</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Shabby Apple.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.shabbyapple.com/p-929-mauna-kea.aspx">source</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.shabbyapple.com/p-1622-race-point-skirt.aspx">source</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.shabbyapple.com/p-1630-coco-bead-necklace.aspx"><img alt="Close this window" border="0" name="Image1" src="https://www.shabbyapple.com/images/product/large/1630_1_.jpg" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.shabbyapple.com/p-1630-coco-bead-necklace.aspx">source</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.shabbyapple.com/p-1033-genoa-ring.aspx"><img alt="Close this window" border="0" name="Image1" src="https://www.shabbyapple.com/images/Product/large/1033.jpg" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.shabbyapple.com/p-1033-genoa-ring.aspx">source</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.shabbyapple.com/p-1225-love-knot.aspx"><img alt="Close this window" border="0" name="Image1" src="https://www.shabbyapple.com/images/product/large/1225_1_.jpg" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.shabbyapple.com/p-1225-love-knot.aspx">source</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Are you inspired?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spring can't some soon enough for me.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I would like one of everything:)!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just adore <strong><a href="https://www.shabbyapple.com/t-apparel.aspx">The Shabby Apple</a></strong>, their clothes & accessories,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it is vintage, modern and fun</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">&</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> am so thrilled to have them as a sponsor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can find these items & so many other beautiful vintage inspired pieces<strong> here.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a wonderful weekend,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Handscript SF"; font-size: 48pt; line-height: 115%;">-Jen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Wednesday!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you so much to everyone who left such lovely, kind & sweet comments about my </span><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/family-room-reveal-thrifty-pretty.html">family room</a>.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really let my heart led the way with this space, as silly as that sounds. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I challenged myself to take some risks and to think outside the box. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I am so glad I did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Taking risks isn't always an easy thing because sometimes,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> it doesn't work out how you had planned.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">BUT then there are other times it comes out so much better and </span><span style="font-size: large;">it is those times that make the creative journey worth the while.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This project was a little bit of a sore spot for me last week:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bought this coffee table form IKEA a few months ago because I just adored the size and shape.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I knew I would alter it in some way but.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">we had the hurricane,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">then Thanksgiving,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">then Christmas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I kept sitting in the room, trying to decide WHAT to do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I thought,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"this shouldn't be this hard."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So one day last week, I decided to just paint it in ASCP in </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then, BM Kendall Charcoal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then, BM Revere Pewter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then, ASCP in French Linen again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you ever have those days where </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">you just can't seem to get it right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I guess it seemed to my 7 year old that I was just a little stuck & a tad frustrated:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He said, "mom, you know it took </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thomas Edison over 2,000 trys before he got the light bulb right."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Phew, I needed that reality check:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to let it go for a few days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Until...... the "light bulb" went off, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a barnboard table top!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This was the table before the hacking:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The many colors I tried until finally repainting it in ASCP, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Ok, so here is the fun part, the barnboard top:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had my base color, French Linen & I had sanded the entire piece with a fine sand paper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Keeping in mind the table top was 35.5" x 35.5",</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I had my 5 -1"(d) x 8"(H)(really 7.25") boards cut to exactly 36"(L).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And a piece of 35" x 35" MDF for the subfloor for under the planks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Step 1-Sand & Stain</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Aging Stain- Vinegar & Steel Wool </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a glass jar(with lid) put in 1 big ball of very fine steel wool,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">then add vinegar, I filled 3/4 way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let sit for a few days sealed tight until the steel wool is dissolved.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Use gloves when applying with foam brush.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It will darken as it dries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Step 2- Gray the wood</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The vinegar/steel wool stain should turn the wood gray, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have used it a few times and it worked but in this case it didn't.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Trail & error, don't use apple cider vinegar:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I added a stain of BM Texas Leather.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just added water, enough to make it a milky consistency.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Step 3- Another layer of gray</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used French Linen, you can use any light to medium shade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Again I made a stain by adding a little water.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Step 4- Last, lighter layer of gray</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made a stain from BM Revere Pewter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make sure you hit the wood with the different layers of stain, unevenly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You want it to look weathered.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Step 5- Sand & Distress</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let dry & sand each plank good, using fine sandpaper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This will give it a naturally aged look. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sand unevenly for more depth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also used some metal tools to distress certain areas more, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I gave it some good hits with </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a crow bar & hammer,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">large chains are good too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You want to make it feel aged, battered & distressed so it looks authentic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted it to be more stable & removable, so</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I took my planks & lined them up under the</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">35" x 35" square piece of MDF.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Step 7- Pre-drill & screw together</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I drilled & screwed a line up left, right & middle, 3 all</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Step 8- Nailheads</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wasn't able to find black roofing nails so I sprayed them with</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">black chalkpaint. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A good tip for this is, find a shoe box top and puncture them through top and spray just tops.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did 2 on each plank at the end, 20 all together,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">you can see my very technical template above:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pre-drill first,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">leaving the holes at each corner empty,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but hammering the other 16 nails in(these are mostly decorative.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I placed it on top on the existing table,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">then I </span><span style="font-size: large;">hammered the last 4 longer nails(at corners)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> right into the top, </span><span style="font-size: large;">securing it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is my favorite project by far, it really was so easy,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 2 hours, max.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did it while my little guy napped:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't be afraid to ask Lowes or Home Depot to cut your wood, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">just be sure to give them exact measurements.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sharing at</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a></strong></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://missmustardseed.com/2013/02/furniture-feature-friday-a-link-party-7/">Miss Mustard Seed</a></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/2013/02/link-up-with-me-liz-marie-37/">Liz Marie Blog</a></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a></span></strong><br />
<a href="http://www.whisperwoodcottage.com/2013/02/2013-1st-project-of-year-party-win.html"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OYhNqx_ADZ8/UPSisSVe4BI/AAAAAAAALHA/cieQZzieObA/s400/1st-project-party-2013.png" width="240" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi friends,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I hope you all had a </span><span style="font-size: large;">lovely weekend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It has been a busy few weeks, trying to wrap up some finishing touches on </span><span style="font-size: large;">our family room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It has taken some time & LOTS of patience</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but I am happy to say I am finally done,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think......</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We bought this home 2 years ago & all along I had a vision for this room but..... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">with so much to get to & decorate I had to put this room on the back burner for a bit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So instead I re-used the furniture I had & made it work for the short term.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Slowly, I began adding in the pieces that I wanted </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">& finally bought the sectional a few months ago.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't think I am alone in saying that,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">sometimes we want so much for our home to look a certain way,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the way we see in magazines but we forget that these </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A room that is layered & filled with items and details that you LOVE</span><span style="font-size: large;"> evolves, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had to tell myself this a few times:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This family room makeover</span><span style="font-size: large;"> was done on a ridiculously </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I do believe that making your home pretty </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I shopped thrift stores, flea markets, outlet stores,</span></div>
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Drapes- <a href="http://www.fabric.com/"><strong>Brussels Washer Linen/Khaki</strong></a></div>
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<strong><a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-christmas-mantle-recycled-project-6.html">Palette Board Chalkboard</a></strong>- click<strong> <a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-christmas-mantle-recycled-project-6.html">here</a></strong> for the tutorial. </div>
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<a href="http://cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/01/french-linen-love-chalkboard-sign-v-day.html"><strong> Love Chalk Sign & Vintage Stereo Makeover</strong></a></div>
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Vintage Stereo was only $10, a steal right?</div>
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<a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2012/02/diy-silhouettes.html"><strong> Simple Silhouettes</strong></a> & Handpainted Clock</div>
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<strong><a href="http://whiteflowerfarmhouse.com/"> Benches</a></strong><br />
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Chair-Estate Sale find from Southampton, NY-$35.</div>
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Covered in a lined casement silk,</div>
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it was in perfect condition, I just had the upholstery cleaned.<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/an-upcycled-bench-feather-bed-cushion.html">Upcycled Bench</a></strong> in background, click <strong><a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/an-upcycled-bench-feather-bed-cushion.html">here</a></strong> to see it's journey:).</div>
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<strong><a href="http://www.intheattictoo.com/"> Barnboard Mirror</a></strong></div>
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Barnboard Table-IKEA Hacked,</div>
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This is by far one of my FAVORITE projects!</div>
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Armoire, repainted in ASCP French Linen</div>
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I have washed the covers several times & they come out perfect,<br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-simple-pleated-slipcover-and-love.html">DIY Slipcovered Ottomans</a></strong>, </div>
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more storage for the TOYS.</div>
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Have I told you how much I LOVE this table yet???</div>
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This was one of those "can't get it right projects,</div>
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Baskets-PB Outlet</div>
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I love silhouettes & nature.</div>
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We have an abundance of deer in our neighborhood </div>
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he LOVES this spot, </div>
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he can see ALL that goes on in the neighborhood.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Tuesday!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you are all having a good start to the week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recently I cleaned up the "toy corner" in my family room </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and decided to create new sitting area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before I rushed into buying something NEW</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I shopped my home first to see</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">what I could re-use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A dark woven wood Pier 1 settee in the</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">basement was just waiting for me:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Two bottles of spray paint later</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sorry for not having a better before shot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was actually a very dark brown piece from years ago.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used a creamish color and lightly sanded the edges.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> On to the feather bed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Instead of a cushion I used a huge feather bed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Really what it is, is a huge custom down pillow I ordered from <strong><a href="http://www.calicocorners.com/">Calico Corners</a></strong>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't know about you but... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like easy sewing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I sewed a large knife edge pillow(to my measurements) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">I did taper the sides.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I love the staged photos</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> but I thought I would share a few images of real life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is MY spot.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In the afternoon it gets the perfect amount of sunlight</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">& </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I can sneak glimpses of the bay.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Right before my oldest son gets off the bus </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and while my little guy takes a snooze, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like to sit here and take a few moments </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">for myself,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> with my coffee in one hand </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">& if I am lucky </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> a decorating magazine in the other.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It refuels me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you have a spot like this in your home,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">where you feel peaceful and you can recharge?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We got snow!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did you?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We actually got a blizzard, about 16" inches give or take.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That is quite a bit for us here on Long Island(NY).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many areas got much more than us </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but what we ended up with was just enough:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is something magical about the snow, isn't there?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are lucky that we only get it a few times a year</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> so we can REALLY </span><span style="font-size: large;">enjoy it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have often thought to myself,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"I wish there was more time in the day."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I realize after this weekend, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">that it is not so much having the extra time </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">as choosing the time that you do have, differently.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Typically on the weekends because my husband is home:),</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I take that time to get "things" done during the day, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">or at least on one day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And trust me that IS a nice feeling </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to get "things" done but.......</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">sometimes I miss out of the FUN "things." </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So this weekend I chose </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to NOT miss out on one bit of the fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We baked cookies, watched the snow fall, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">looked through old photo </span><span style="font-size: large;">albums, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">told stories of past snow storms,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">like the 5 ft of snow we got while living in CO in 2006:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made a nice dinner and we all sat down together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">No rushing out for activities, everything was shut down.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We built a fire and watched a family movie.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Life felt like it was in slow motion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you LOVE those moments?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Those moments that feel so REAL that immediately </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">get tucked away in your mind & your heart,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to be relived & remembered another day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Saturday w</span><span style="font-size: large;">e woke up to snow crystals,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">enormous icicles and snow covered streets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A perfect time to all sit down </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">&</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> have a big breakfast together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a recipe, from my sister-in-law, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">who is an amazing cook.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is simple and VERY yummy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">ALL will enjoy:)!</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Blizzard Pancakes</u></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup of flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(can also use whole wheat or gluten free)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 teaspoons baking powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 egg</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup of milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pour a thick coating of EVOO into your pan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pour your batter into pan, usually I get</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4-5 roundish pancakes per pan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, you are frying these in olive oil(extra virgin).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let them cool for a few minutes and sprinkle with</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><u>Strawberry Drizzle</u></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups frozen strawberries thawed</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon water</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1teaspoon sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon lemon juice</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This is what we woke up to Saturday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My happy boys!</span></div>
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Hello, I am Kristen from <a href="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/" target="_blank">Ella Claire</a> and I am so excited to share my home with you today. Jen, thank you so much for having me!</div>
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I LOVE to decorate, repurpose, DIY, and create! I am a stay-at-home mommy to one beautiful little girl and am blessed to have a wonderful and hard working husband who always encourages me to soar. Welcome to our home. </div>
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My hubby purchased our home before we were married, 7 years ago. Actually he purchased it before he even met me! I think he did a pretty great job, and I feel very blessed that we have had such a warm and comfortable home to live in. As the years go by, we are slowly making it more and more ours. We hope to eventually build a home that we design... someday :).</div>
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One of my favorite things in our home is the tall ceilings which allows me to have this huge chalkboard in our entryway. I use any excuse to doodle on it!</div>
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In our dining room, I also have another chalkboard, and my vintage valentine village. I am so inspired by vintage charm. </div>
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My Craft room is the place I keep all of my current projects, craft supplies, etc. I dressed up my dress form for Christmas and I liked it so much that I never changed her. Maybe she will get a new spring look soon :).</div>
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This chair pretty much says so much about my life and about our home. Certainly not perfect, beautiful in its own way, and a complete work in progress. And, you know what, I kind of love it. </div>
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The desk is one that I painted and used all through college. {I have been a thrifter/DIYer for as long as I can remember}</div>
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I have a jar of vintage Jello molds and cookie cutters on my counter and I pulled the heart shaped ones to the front for Valentine's day. </div>
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I have been collecting the bedding for our master bedroom for about a year now, and I am still working on a big fluffy duvet cover as well. I wanted all white bedding and I LOVE it! I may, or may not have plans for refinishing our bedroom furniture ;). </div>
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For the past couple of weeks, I have been working on our bonus room/family room, and this is what I have so far. All of that storage is for our little Ella's toys. What you see here is only half of the massive room. The other half (if you were to look behind where I am standing here) is a play area that I am working on. So, it is nice to have all of the storage facing her little play area.</div>
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I found these great branches in my yard. Isn't it fun that they are already red!? So, I made a little Valentine tree out of it. Ella likes to sit and point at all of the different shapes and colors. </div>
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Thank you for letting me share little pieces of our home with you! I love the challenge and fun it is to continually work on our home. If you would like to visit, or see my other DIY adventures, come over for a visit to <a href="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/" target="_blank">Ella Claire</a> sometime :)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">With Valentine’s Day less than a few weeks away, I have been
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">How I choose LOVE my children, my husband, our home and last
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Courier New;">m</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">yself.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Through the years I have come to these conclusions...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">MY husband doesn’t have to be perfect to be appreciated
& adored.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Our boys don’t have to be perfect to be loved
unconditionally & valued.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Our home doesn’t have to be perfect to be enjoyed</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">A few years back I found myself in</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">this never ending cycle </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> I sought to be the perfect mom, the perfect wife and I sought to
keep the perfect home. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I thought if I was perfect then a. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I would be HAPPY and
b. I would feel successful, both untrue.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">It became exhausting & realized I wasn’t as happy as I
thought I was. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Plus, I was driving my husband a little crazy:). </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I have to say, he
is much happier as odd as it sounds, to be tripping over toys.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I lost myself in the quest for perfection. The funny this
is, I was NOT perfect, not by a long shot, but really it was about the control.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I saw myself in my son.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">He was afraid to take risks because he was
afraid to fail or make mistakes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">He would get upset with himself if he did
something that wasn’t “perfect” the first time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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energy into something healthy & positive. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">The ironic thing was that I was afraid too. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">I was afraid that if I focused on myself that I would be taking (time) away from them,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;"> hence I wouldn’t be the “perfect” mother.</span></div>
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became happier, more fulfilled!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> And that made everything better, not just for
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Courier New;">So these days on any given day in my home you may find floors littered with toys and match box cars, dishes in the sink that may not get done until after dinner, piles of laundry that sometimes get put away that night & some that do NOT</span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: Courier New;">. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">In that same house you will find happiness, because instead of trying to be perfect, we have choosen let it go.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">And in the process have also choosen to be in the moment more </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">to seek those </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a></strong></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/">My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia</a></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope it has been a good week for you so far!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are on the mend here, thank goodness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am not sure if you have noticed but I </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My favorite spot to hang them is over my barnboard mirror</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">With Valentine's Day quickly approaching I knew</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was needing a "LOVE" sign.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I thought, why not a chalkboard,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">that way I could easily change it:).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to go with <strong><span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://www.anniesloan.com/">Anne Sloan's Chalkpaint</a></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I followed this easy <span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://indiecraftparade.com/blog/archives/2370"><strong>tutorial</strong></a> <span style="color: black;">for the letters.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What do you think??? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was soooo easy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am in LOVE!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">of this high five makeover <strong><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2012/09/not-bad-for-10-bucks.html">here.</a></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I paid $10 :), amazing right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> In case you are wondering, the sectional is from <strong><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/">here</a></strong></span></div>
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