tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61653568472855684862024-03-14T02:09:06.774-05:00I Dream of StyleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789739769235864699noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6165356847285568486.post-81799805630608347502016-10-05T10:05:00.000-05:002016-10-06T12:41:51.380-05:00Fall Decorating<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px;">
The St. Louis summer heat has finally subsided and fall is in the air! I tend to want to curl up on the <a href="http://www.arhaus.com/furniture/living-room-furniture/sectional-sofas/?icn=sectionals&ici=nav-living" target="_blank">couch</a> with a book, blanket and a scented candle around this time of year! I was inspired by Arhaus to share some quick tips on how you can make your home feel cozy during these cooler months.</div>
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<strong>WARM COLORS</strong></div>
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Everyone first thinks of orange as the go-to fall color. However, I tend to lean toward neutrals and muted colors. Olive green, plum, golden yellow and warm metals are some favorites as well.</div>
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<a data-mce-href="http://www.arhaus.com/furniture/lighting/floor-lamps/james-floor-lamp/" href="http://www.arhaus.com/furniture/lighting/floor-lamps/james-floor-lamp/" target="_blank"><img alt="James Floor Lamp | Arhaus Furniture: " class="aligncenter" data-mce-src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/e3/8e/f5/e38ef5e8a42fa41de15597173ed478f6.jpg" height="445" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/e3/8e/f5/e38ef5e8a42fa41de15597173ed478f6.jpg" style="display: block; height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="445" /></a></div>
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<strong>LAYER UP</strong></div>
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As the weather gets colder, we tend to add on layers: a blazer, scarf, etc. The same goes for your home. Drape a chunky throw over your sofa and keep a few extra in a textural basket nearby. Another idea is to layer a plush shag rug over a jute/sisal rug for a soft feeling underfoot.</div>
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<a data-mce-href="http://www.arhaus.com/furniture/bedding/bedding-basics/blankets-and-throws/sheepskin-small-wool-throw-in-linen/" href="http://www.arhaus.com/furniture/bedding/bedding-basics/blankets-and-throws/sheepskin-small-wool-throw-in-linen/" target="_blank"><img alt="Sheepskin Small Wool Throw In Linen | Arhaus Furniture: " class="aligncenter" data-mce-src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/f8/4e/b4/f84eb49fff8f7582f503982d975748c6.jpg" height="445" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/f8/4e/b4/f84eb49fff8f7582f503982d975748c6.jpg" style="display: block; height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="445" /></a></div>
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<strong>TEXTURE</strong></div>
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Now is the time to introduce some heavier textiles into your space. Velvets, cable knits, faux fur and hide all add interest and warmth.<br />
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<strong>BRING THE OUTDOORS IN</strong></div>
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Simply placing a deer shed atop a stack of books, displaying a dish of mini gourds or acorns and sticking some freshly cut ginkgo stems in a vase can go a long way.</div>
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<strong>FALL INSPIRED LIVING ROOM</strong></div>
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What is your favorite way to incorporate the fall season into your home? Do you prefer a subtle look or do you embrace the season with full force?</div>
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Justin and I worked on the kitchen and painting the living room, hall, and foyer this weekend. If you follow me on Snapchat, you've seen some sneak peeks! </div>
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Today is a short post but I wanted to talk a little bit about our island! I mentioned a couple weeks ago that I'm going to have seating on both opposing sides of the island. I was a little nervous about this decision because it isn't very common. <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">When I looked through inspiration photos I could never really find anything that showed this type of layout. You typically see seating in an adjacent configuration like so:</span></div>
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And then this is a house I found that J.Lo is considering purchasing. (If J.Lo likes it then it must be good, right?!)</div>
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Now the question is, posts or no posts? I know some of you weighed in on Instagram a few weeks ago when I posed the question (thank you for your feedback!) I'm still undecided. We get our counters installed on Friday and then I will be able to see how it looks without the posts. If I REALLY feel like I need posts, I will find a way to get them in afterward. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">And then the ceiling fell. This is nothing new to us because it almost happened in our living room, too. During that fiasco we were able to screw it back up and save it, but this time around we were not as lucky. Back when our house was built in the 70s, they used 1" <u>NAILS</u> to hang our ceiling... so frustrating and dangerous! At least only half of it fell?!</span><br />
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delivered TODAY, and on Friday we get measured for our quartz counters! A busy week.
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grout. I will most likely do a traditional
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wood open shelving, brass lighting, laminate flooring, and a couple blue Persian
rugs (still on the hunt for the perfect ones).
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started purchasing certain items last fall so I wouldn’t have to spend such a
huge chunk of money all at once. The pendants,
wall sconce, sink faucet, and bar stools (had to buy 2 extra recently now that
I have seating for 6) have been patiently waiting in my basement for several
months now. One was a Black Friday
purchase, one a Christmas present and I had good coupons to use for the others! I would only recommend this if you are DEAD
set on your overall vision and have the details already planned out. Otherwise you would end up with a bunch of
items you cannot return! As I stated in
a previous post, we are keeping our current hardware, so that also helps a lot
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doing a full renovation on our kitchen! You can catch up <a href="http://idreamofstyle.blogspot.com/2016/05/palms-kitchen-reno.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I’m so glad we
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since it debuted last year.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The line is
a universal interior base with several styles of doors and cover panels.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Read more about it <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_CA/SEKTION-kitchen/sektion_inspiration.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I love the interior organization, soft close drawers, and
the drawer-within-drawer options. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you
haven’t seen them in person, I recommend seeing a display. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I fell hard for the look of the Laxarby
cabinet fronts.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I love how simple and
traditional they are but have a beveled edge for added interest.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The color is black-brown (mostly black) which
I loved for my lower cabinets to create a warm feeling and to better hide
potential food stains and day-to-day use.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The
problem I ran into was I didn’t want my upper cabinets to be dark.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I thought it would be too overwhelming and
darken the space overall.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Laxarby is not
available in white in the United States!</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So I’m switching it up… I chose the Bodbyn style for my upper cabinets
in creamy off-white.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I liked their
glass-door option best and thought the beveled details would complement the
Laxarby style.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So there you have it… I’m
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</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Best of both worlds!</span></div>
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didn’t compare, the color options for dark cabinetry weren’t great, and in
order to achieve the same level of organization, I would’ve had to spend much
more money and purchase all of the extra organizers myself from another
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Last fall, I started designing layouts for our future kitchen with the hope
that Ikea would have a spring sale and I would be ready to order. However, I could never quite get everything to fit just right. {{I literally have 13 designs saved in my Ikea Kitchen
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spring, with about two weeks before the sale ended (better late than never,
right?) I decided I <i>had</i> to make it
work! My “ah-ha” moment finally happened
when I decided to include an island rather than a peninsula. I was so convinced that I would lose seating
by having an island that I had never even bothered trying to layout the design
in that way. It ended up saving so much
floor space in the living room footprint and it allowed us to have seating for 6
(when my goal was 4). The other great
advantages of this design are that I can have a full-size refrigerator,
full-size pantry and full-size sink! WOOO! In every other design I created, I would’ve
had to give up one of those items. Win!
Win! Win! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have to use your imagination. I am
adding a light quartz counter and keeping my existing chrome
hardware. Three major elements will
remain in the same locations as the previous layout: the range, sink and dishwasher. Everything else is different. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I wanted to take advantage of my old pantry location. I thought it would be great to open it up and
recess the refrigerator into that area.
This allows us to have a full size refrigerator (coming soon) without it
sticking out into the room, as most do.
To the right of the refrigerator I added two shallow base cabinets with
drawers that will serve as our coffee bar area.
We plan to put some rustic wood shelves above the area to hold coffee
mugs and décor. I think it will be my
favorite area!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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cabinets. The counter will overhang 12”
on each long end. This allows us to have
seating for 3 per side. There will be 2-18” door cabinets in the center of each seating side. I plan to store items that won’t be used on a
daily basis in those little guys. Since
the counter-top will overhang on each side (I have yet to see an example of
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on that later). Above the range we will
have glass cabinetry that will house our dishes and pretty things! The not-so-pretty things will be hidden in
pretty baskets/storage containers! The glass
cabinets allow us to have storage without the kitchen feeling so top
heavy. In the corner we will have a
pull-out base cabinet to store all of our pots and pans. We will eventually upgrade our range, but for
now it stays!</span><br />
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cabinet and a brand-new Bosch dishwasher (coming soon)! To the left of the sink will be the waste
cabinet with room for trash and recycling.
The upper cabinets on this wall will <i>not</i>
have glass fronts, so I can store all of our ugly things there! I’m so excited to have a bigger, deeper sink
base and an arched pull-down faucet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">For the wet bar, we are sticking with the “tuxedo-style”
with dark lowers and white uppers. We
are removing the sink so it is technically a dry bar now. We are adding glass-cabinet uppers to store
our glassware. We are also addressing
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">We placed our order on Saturday, April 16<sup>th</sup> and
paid the extra fee to have them pull everything for you and for delivery
(totally worth it).
We received all of our cabinets Monday, April 18<sup>th</sup> (talk about
fast) with the exception of a couple minor items that were out of stock.</span><br />
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are literally scattered in almost every room of our home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Next week I’ll talk about the other design elements of these
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Have a great week!</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789739769235864699noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6165356847285568486.post-31478143786735497622016-05-02T19:34:00.000-05:002016-05-02T19:45:00.616-05:00Palms Kitchen Reno!<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">It's happening!!! Our kitchen renovation is officially underway and we
couldn’t be more thrilled! All
cabinets and flooring have been removed.
The wall between the kitchen and living room has been torn down along
with the soffits, so we have a big open space now! We have been working non-stop on this project. I’ve been wanting to remodel this space
since the moment we bought the house, so to finally be manifesting that dream
is beyond exciting for me! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are my main issues with the old layout:</span>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">The wall between the kitchen and living room really closed
in the space.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">The soffits stuck out at least a foot past the upper
cabinetry which also closed in the space.
This is probably my main issue with the old kitchen. I hated them with a passion. (Taking a hammer to them made me a VERY
happy lady!)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">The laminate flooring had seen better days and did not
resemble real wood at all. (Laminate
has come a long way since these floors were installed.) Oh and whoever installed it wasn’t the
best at cutting around door jambs. </span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">The cabinets were not the best functioning. While I did like the door fronts, the
interiors of the cabinets were not the most convenient. </span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">The multiple blind corner cabinets
were basically unusable.</span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">It was difficult to reach dishes
in the back of the lower cabinets.</span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">All the wasted space made it hard
to organize our dishes and storage containers (just think stacks upon stacks
upon stacks of items).</span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: large;">Here's an example of our utensil drawer:</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qMXafRnPQ30/Vyfogl_cGYI/AAAAAAAAAzo/k2jiTePkcm8C6cR0T6aJl-JtUKSqWoTLQCLcB/s1600/IMG_9145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qMXafRnPQ30/Vyfogl_cGYI/AAAAAAAAAzo/k2jiTePkcm8C6cR0T6aJl-JtUKSqWoTLQCLcB/s640/IMG_9145.JPG" width="480" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">hot mess.</span></td></tr>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">The lower white cabinets showed
stains easily and were difficult to clean.</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">There was no great location for our
microwave so we resorted to using a cart across the doorway that was an
obstacle to move around.</span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">The kitchen table also seemed to
be an obstacle to move around.</span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<ul><ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The pantry had a lot of blind
corners where food items were unseen and forgotten.</span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul><ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">THE SINK. Ugh! Very shallow sink base + leaky low
profile faucet = good luck fitting anything medium/big in the sink.</span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Our 70s wet bar needed an update. </span></li>
</ul>
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<ul><ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">First off, the sink plumbing was
never properly hooked up, so if you wanted to use the faucet, you’d end up with
a puddle of water in the basement!
</span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">It was also very dark and in need of
better lighting. </span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<ul><ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">No upper shelving or
cabinets. We need more storage for
our glassware!</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here’s a look at our old layout on our move-in day:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We painted the walls a mint color and added open shelving and here is how it looked for a while:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1I3ImkAH0jw/VyfoA2m1bkI/AAAAAAAAAzs/-nx8HMkfAbY19eQLQNiu11gflNKeLw6twCKgB/s1600/IMG_9534.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1I3ImkAH0jw/VyfoA2m1bkI/AAAAAAAAAzs/-nx8HMkfAbY19eQLQNiu11gflNKeLw6twCKgB/s640/IMG_9534.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2vSayMh-EL8/VyfoBKvpOCI/AAAAAAAAAzs/pESs1GGUcDEj9La8zkvfmdrFg2NW35OlwCKgB/s1600/IMG_9535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2vSayMh-EL8/VyfoBKvpOCI/AAAAAAAAAzs/pESs1GGUcDEj9La8zkvfmdrFg2NW35OlwCKgB/s640/IMG_9535.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bIeiovJSgUE/VyfoBNFJREI/AAAAAAAAAzs/gKcuVrCLBZEEd20zaABRXYjVMPH0bW-lwCKgB/s1600/IMG_9536.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bIeiovJSgUE/VyfoBNFJREI/AAAAAAAAAzs/gKcuVrCLBZEEd20zaABRXYjVMPH0bW-lwCKgB/s640/IMG_9536.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Microwave cart made it hard to access the pantry.</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the years, I changed out the hardware and added a few touches here and there:</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.brightshotphotography.com/" target="_blank">Bright Shot Photography</a></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T-u8ydHTP1w/VyfoBq6AIsI/AAAAAAAAAzs/7IuhLhQQuZgJ-Oi2Zm3JsIbr_HhuA-13ACKgB/s1600/IMG_9541.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T-u8ydHTP1w/VyfoBq6AIsI/AAAAAAAAAzs/7IuhLhQQuZgJ-Oi2Zm3JsIbr_HhuA-13ACKgB/s640/IMG_9541.JPG" width="426" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.brightshotphotography.com/" target="_blank">Bright Shot Photography</a></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zkipKyEl7Fg/VyfoB3ONs-I/AAAAAAAAAzs/4swYIsBh3dUFhn1_qcp3jgJzamVfyKRxQCKgB/s1600/IMG_9542.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zkipKyEl7Fg/VyfoB3ONs-I/AAAAAAAAAzs/4swYIsBh3dUFhn1_qcp3jgJzamVfyKRxQCKgB/s640/IMG_9542.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.brightshotphotography.com/" target="_blank">Bright Shot Photography</a> // Do you see the crazy soffits??! So bad.</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The kitchen looks NOTHING like that today!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now let's check out the wet bar on move-in day:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GI9TXt8IS5U/VyfoBCPurNI/AAAAAAAAAzs/5WuGGOtiGss3Mq9JaWQ9FbfXCN5DlmJ3gCKgB/s1600/IMG_9537.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GI9TXt8IS5U/VyfoBCPurNI/AAAAAAAAAzs/5WuGGOtiGss3Mq9JaWQ9FbfXCN5DlmJ3gCKgB/s640/IMG_9537.JPG" width="426" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We painted the cabinets white and changed out the hardware:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_XMpS5b5Pvc/VyfoBej2OlI/AAAAAAAAAzs/9Klt6C4MOfcJHLbtACmFQtcY8mZlkIM9QCKgB/s1600/IMG_9538.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_XMpS5b5Pvc/VyfoBej2OlI/AAAAAAAAAzs/9Klt6C4MOfcJHLbtACmFQtcY8mZlkIM9QCKgB/s640/IMG_9538.JPG" width="426" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a more recent photo of it:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">It will be so nice to have upper cabinetry for more storage!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Check back next week to read about the new plan, progress photos and some hiccups we've had along the way. I can’t
wait to show you what we’ve been up to!</span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Emily </span></span></div>
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When we moved into our house over 3 years ago, our backyard left a lot to the imagination. There was no fence, no plants, an unsecured old deck, and weeds galore. My father, Justin and I constructed the fence piece by piece during the first summer, and that was pretty much all we had done back there! The rest was very uninspiring.<br />
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This summer Justin and I made it our goal to add some eye appeal and get more use out of our outdoor space.</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">After a fresh paint job with some leftover paint from my Dad :) (thanks Dad!)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Over on this side of the yard, I found a shade to match my brick color and painted my utility meter so it blended more with our house. I also built a lattice enclosure to disguise our AC unit (more painted lattice...!!) We still have some work to do over here but it is looking a lot better. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We sold our orange cushions on CL and went with a blue floral. The striped umbrella mimics the colors found in the decorative patio pillows. </span><br />
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Now it's the perfect spot for dinner al fresco!<br />
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Wicker Loveseat: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-heatherstone-wicker-patio-loveseat/-/A-14880344#prodSlot=medium_1_27&term=heatherstone" target="_blank">Target</a> (on sale!!)</div>
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Wicker Club Chair: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-heatherstone-wicker-patio-club-chair/-/A-14669062#prodSlot=medium_1_29&term=heatherstone" target="_blank">Target</a> (on sale!!)</div>
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Outdoor Tribal Rug: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-rectangular-patio-rug-arrow-navy/-/A-16486776#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=arrow+rug" target="_blank">Target</a></div>
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Fire Pit: <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Better-Homes-and-Gardens-30-Fire-Pit/15524218" target="_blank">Walmart</a></div>
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Bistro Set: old!</div>
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Accent Table: old!</div>
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Decorative Pillows: Lowes (<a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_605482-40488-ZZTP-005_1z0welu__?productId=50328775&pl=1" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_605484-40488-ZZTP-007_1z0welu__?productId=50328779&pl=1" target="_blank">here</a>)</div>
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Owl planter pot: gifted</div>
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Large planter pots: <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_606086-54356-PLR0418BL___?productId=50445012&pl=1&Ntt=blue+planter" target="_blank">Lowes</a></div>
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Cafe Lights: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/room-essentials-25ct-clear-globe-lights/-/A-12958843#prodSlot=medium_1_1" target="_blank">Target</a> </div>
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Patio Set: Craigslist</div>
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Patio cushions: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/outdoor-conversation-deep-seating-cushion-blue-white-geometric/-/A-13066130?lnk=rec|pdp|viewed_viewed|pdpv1" target="_blank">Target</a></div>
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Umbrella: <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_609479-58829-YJAUC-165N_0__?productId=50263213&Ntt=" target="_blank">Lowes</a></div>
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Solar Lanterns: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-rattan-solar-lantern-medium/-/A-13872468#prodSlot=medium_1_6&term=solar+lantern" target="_blank">Target</a></div>
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Bench: <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/4-Lattice-Bench-White/41474648" target="_blank">Walmart</a> (on clearance!!!)</div>
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**Highly recommend this piece... it looks so expensive and is such a great price!**</div>
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Pillows: <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_605481-40488-ZZTP-004___?productId=50328773&pl=1&Ntt=outdoor+pillows" target="_blank">Here</a>, <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-2-piece-outdoor-lumbar-pillow-set/-/A-16624709#prodSlot=medium_1_10&term=outdoor+navy+pillow" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-2-piece-outdoor-18-toss-pillow-set/-/A-16624724#prodSlot=medium_1_11&term=outdoor+navy+pillow" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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We still have a lot we would like to do to the outside but we are happy with the way it is looking so far. Thanks for checking it out! Now if we could only get rid of the mosquitos and the crazy hot/rainy weather :)</div>
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Sorry it's been pretty quiet over here... but I'm happy to say that I'm BACK with a new post :-)<br />
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Justin and I have lived in our home for 3 YEARS now and slowly but surely I've finally hung some artwork. Our living room, in particular, has been a challenge for me. BIG BLANK WALLS!<br />
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Here's a BEFORE picture of our living room when we first bought the house:<br />
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The wall on the right is where I have our <a href="http://idreamofstyle.blogspot.com/2013/09/gallery-wall-part-2.html" target="_blank">TV gallery wall</a> that you've seen in a past post. Soon I will do an updated post on how those frames are looking today (hint: they all actually have art in them-hooray!) The wall on the left stayed blank for a very long time. I have a little cove with a wet bar next to the entrance of the living room and I could never decide how to connect all of these spaces in a seamless and eye-pleasing way... but I think I've finally figured it out.<br />
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Here is a before shot of the wet bar:<br />
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Eeeeeek! Don't worry, it is looking better these days :) but it is still a work in progress.<br />
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I immediately decided to paint the cabinets white and leaned a large mirror on the counter and this is how it looked for a couple years:<br />
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I always dreamed of a big statement mirror on the blank wall but I already had a big mirror over the wet bar! I eventually decided to sell the wet bar mirror. I had some grass-cloth installed on the back wall to add some texture and I plan to eventually put up some shelving. <br />
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Here is how the wet bar looks today:<br />
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Obviously some of those items will go on the shelves once they are installed :) And the ski leaning against the wall is a shotski my husband made me for my birthday last year (Big WWHL fan over here-duhhh!) I also want to change the lighting situation. It gets very dark in that little cove so a can light just won't cut it. Still on the hunt, so let me know if you see anything fabulous!<br />
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To solve the blank wall situation, I decided to hang a grid of identical frames all the way down the wall. And of course I had to have this gorgeous mirror be a part of it.<br />
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When I saw this <a href="http://honeyandfitz.com/2014/06/16/things-you-should-know-about-vol-8/" target="_blank">mirror</a> that the fabulous, Dina, from Honey & Fitz, used in a client's <a href="http://honeyandfitz.com/2014/09/22/edesign-client-reveal-lisas-dining-room/" target="_blank">dining room</a> I knew I had to have it. I'd MAKE a place for it! (side-note: I just saw that it is now sold out-boo!). <br />
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Here are some wide shots so you can see how it flows:<br />
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I found the bamboo console (along with my matching coffee table) on Craigslist. I love the grid of frames over the console. I did a double matting and sprayed the inside matting gold so it would POP!<br />
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I wanted to have a coordinating set of artwork in all 10 of the frames so I once again sought inspiration from a <a href="http://honeyandfitz.com/2013/11/05/the-most-amazing-collection-of-free-vintage-printable-illustrations-ever/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HoneyFitz+%28Honey+%26+Fitz%29" target="_blank">link</a> I bookmarked on Dina's blog (you seriously need to follow her!) It is a collection of over 96,000 F-R-E-E vintage illustrations. There are tons of beautiful and colorful butterfly images that I quickly settled on as my theme. Butterflies (or papillons- in French) remind me of my adorable little pup Wylie. He is a papillon breed and they're named for their butterfly-like ears!!<br />
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He's so darn cute! Thanks for the inspiration, buddy!<br />
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Here are some more shots!<br />
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Aren't the colors great? So what do you think? Does it all tie together now? I'd love to hear your comments or questions. I will keep you updated as I continue to work on the wet bar.<br />
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Sorry for the silence lately... I had planned on posting last week but then I got sick... and basically did nothing but rest after work everyday!!! Well I'm finally feeling better and I have a fun post for today.<br />
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I was recently contacted by the company, <a href="http://www.chairish.com/" target="_blank">Chairish,</a> to see if I'd like to be involved in their Style Challenge... umm yeah! Chairish is an awesome company that makes it fun and easy for design lovers to buy and sell pre-loved decor to one another. They have lots of great <a href="https://www.chairish.com/collection/furniture" target="_blank">vintage pieces</a> that are easy to style and unique!! I was asked to choose an item from one of their collections and design a space around it. It was a difficult choice, but I fell in love with this golden velour three-seat sofa:<br />
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Isn't she a beauty? I love the golden yellow color and its simple yet interesting shape. I wanted to create a cozy warm space around this piece; a place where I could curl up with a book, a cup of tea and a blanket and relax!<br />
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I think the sofa steals the show! The warm color sets the stage for the entire space. The leather chair, coffee table, and GORGEOUS light fixture can all be found on Chairish.com. I love the warm tones these pieces add to the room. The rug adds a lot of pattern, nice texture and really grounds the space. The pillows also add more pattern and texture (I'm obsessed with that leopard fabric). I finished the room off with some affordable pieces like the accent table, lamp, and pouf. Oh, and every room should have a fresh plant or two! <br />
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What do you think? Is this a room you could see yourself in? I'd love to hear your comments.<br />
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P.S. - Later this week I plan to share some updates on my living room and how I decorated for fall, so check back!<br />
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For whatever reason, I just have not been in the fall decorating spirit this year (...and fall is my favorite season!!) I think it's because this summer was SOOOOOO nice and I'm in denial that WINTER IS COMING (GOT-style). I usually at least decorate some pumpkins and display them around the house and outside.</div>
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A MALACHITE PUMPKIN tutorial?!? How could I not at least attempt this!?</div>
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For those of you who are not familiar with with malachite, it is a beautiful vibrant green mineral that has beautiful light and dark green free-form rings like so:</div>
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Isn't it bold and beautiful? I'm a sucker for anything green. In the last couple years it has really become a design trend as well. Need proof?</div>
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Doesn't it add a great pop of color? I picked up this tray a year or so ago:</div>
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Later this week I will share more photos of how I warmed up my living room for the fall season!<br>
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2. I just noticed that my <a href="http://idreamofstyle.blogspot.com/2014/09/dining-room-evolution.html" target="_blank">dining room makeover</a> has been featured on Better After (THANKS LINDSEY!) If you don't follow her blog, you should!! She showcases great before and after projects - lots of eye candy!<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.betterafter.net/2014/10/aqua-diningroom-makeover.html#comments" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check it out!!!<br />
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Emily Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789739769235864699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6165356847285568486.post-82065318123985122112014-10-12T16:48:00.002-05:002014-10-12T16:51:15.972-05:00Budget Fireplace Makeover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
When Justin and I first bought our house, one of the aspects we loved about it was that there is a wood burning fireplace! HOWEVER... it looked like this:</div>
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-Dark brick color (same as the exterior of our home) makes the room feel darker.</div>
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-Hearth and mantel are dirty cement... there is nothing appealing about it!</div>
-One side is against a wall and it is off to the side of the entire room!<br />
-The track lighting is ugly...! <br />
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-It functions! That's always a good thing! <br />
-It doesn't look completely terrible... I knew I could work with it :)<br />
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So before Justin and I moved in we had some MAJOR paint parties... like literally paint every room, ceiling, baseboard, door frame, etc. kinda parties...! I remember we decided to start tackling this project around MIDNIGHT one winter evening (we are nuts) and immediately regretted that decision. After cleaning the bricks, we started with a couple coats of <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_250101-86-77700A/05_0__?productId=3028299">Olympic Masonry Block Filler</a>. It's a primer for fireplaces that helps fill in the tiny cracks and pores in the brick and mortar. It is amazing and totally frustrating how much paint the brick absorbs. You really have to slop it on to fill in everything! We then used one of my favorite paint colors, Swiss Coffee by Behr. It's a really creamy white that gives warmth to the space.<br />
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After a couple coats of paint, the fireplace looked like this: <br />
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Big difference... but I still HATE the cement hearth and mantel and I still cringe when I look at this picture! I'll show you a closer look at how gross this cement really is:<br />
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YIKES! It has looked like that since about January 2012...<br />
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I've had very grand plans for this fireplace... like a complete overhaul... (as you can see my drawings on the left-hand side of the above picture) however, I want to make sure it would coordinate with other future plans I have for our wet-bar and kitchen... so I will just hold on to those ideas for now :) and keep saving.<br />
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I finally painted the hearth and mantel a couple months ago (not sure why I didn't paint it from the beginning!?) Here is what it looks like today:<br />
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Big improvement but it still needs work! I did a rendering of what I would like to add in the near future:<br />
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Okay so lets start with the big piece... a new mantel. I would love to remove the cement piece and get a nice piece of reclaimed wood. Wouldn't that be lovely?</div>
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Next I would like to refinish or re-frame my Goodwill art-piece. The current wood frame is a yucky cherry stain that just isn't my cup of tea. I'm thinking something more natural looking.</div>
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I'd also love to add a beautiful pair of blue and white <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Pair-18THC-Qing-Dynasty-Blue-White-Porcelain-Gourd-Dragon-Phoenix-Vases-14H-/271631137943">Chinese porcelain vases</a>. This pair runs a mere $460... so I think I'll keep looking. It's hard to find pairs for a reasonable price!</div>
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On the hearth, I would love to add a Boston fern to the opening of the fireplace. I am considering an artificial one, since it will get very little natural light. I haven't seen any nice ones in person, but I figured since no one will be close to the plant, it might not be too noticeable? We shall see!</div>
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I already ordered the adorable <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/striped+copper+taper+candles%2C+6-pack.do?&refType=&from=Search">striped copper candles</a> for my candle sticks. I can't wait to see how they look in person.</div>
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So that's all I have for now. I'm sure I will totally change the decor once we start using our fireplace this winter... but I'm liking this much more than the sparse look I had a few months back.</div>
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What do you guys think? I'd love to hear from you :)</div>
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Happy Sunday and GO CARDS! (we will be cheering at the game tonight!!)</div>
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Hey Everyone!<br />
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I've recently been given a unique opportunity to help with a new company's marketing campaign. The company is called <a href="http://www.mancrates.com/" target="_blank">Man Crates, Gifts For Men</a> and they ship fun gifts for men in custom wooden crates
that you <i>even </i>have to open with a crowbar! Their mission is to
end the difficulties that have long been associated with buying gifts
for men.<br />
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To coincide with their "Man Cave Makeover" Campaign, I've been asked to create a design board featuring gifts a guy could use to decorate his man cave; taking it from lame to stylish!<br />
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The man cave is a ritualistic spot where men retreat in order to
watch sports with friends, spill beer, shout at the TV, and tell the
same 8 stories over and over again. Man caves come in all sorts of
interesting shapes and spaces, be it in a basement, a garage or the
classic shed. However, as original as these spaces are, when it comes
to decor they tend to all look the same. A cheap neon beer sign (or beer
mirror), a dart board and of course a mini fridge. That is the case NO LONGER (or at least at my house, hehe!)<br />
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I used my hubby as inspiration and created the following mood board! Hope you enjoy!<br />
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Good, right?! Let's start with the foundation. I chose Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore the walls. It's a nice neutral backdrop, perfect for a dark cave-like basement. <br />
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I chose an <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Safavieh-Black-Bone-Indoor-Outdoor-Rug/7401901/product.html" target="_blank">indoor/outdoor rug</a> from Overstock to combat those beer spills! It's currently on sale and you can snag a 6'7"x9'6" size for $141.94 - what a steal!<br />
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I wanted the lighting to have an industrial feel. I love this <a href="http://mydesigndump.blogspot.com/2014/08/neutral-masculine-nursery-week-4-four.html" target="_blank">Pendant Light DIY</a> by Design Dump using a cheap <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-1-Light-Brushed-Nickel-Warehouse-Pendant-AF-1032R/202065246?keyword=hampton+bay+warehouse+light" target="_blank">Home Depot light fixture</a>. I may just have to recreate this someday! I also LOVE this <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/industrial-grid-wall-sconce-w1353/?pkey=e%7Cwall%2Bsconce%7C5%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C3&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules" target="_blank">Industrial Grid Wall Sconce</a> from West Elm. It feels like modern version of a neon sign you'd typically see in a man cave! <br />
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<img alt="Martino Leather Sofa - Furniture - Macy's" class="pinImage" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/84/b4/39/84b4395f1b08273c4c020e8d842920df.jpg" height="320" style="margin: 0px auto; padding: 40px 0px;" width="260" /><br />
This <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/martino-leather-sofa?ID=683010&CategoryID=29391&LinkType=#fn=PAGEINDEX=2&sp=2&spc=146&kws=leather%20sofa&slotId=46" target="_blank">leather sofa</a> from Macy's is perfect for stain-resistance and durability AND it is still stylish. The clean lines give it a modern feel and the warm caramel color keeps it from looking too dark and dated. It's a far cry from the typical bulky, shiny leather couches most man caves have.<br />
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<img alt="Night Blue Herringbone Cotton Throw Pillow | World Market" class="pinImage" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a1/1b/02/a11b02622eaba97d1f54770d9d3727ed.jpg" height="200" width="200" /><br />
These pillows add a pop of color to the room and are also a great price! (<a href="http://www.target.com/p/bali-toss-pillow-collection/-/A-14627448" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/night+blue+herringbone+cotton+throw+pillow.do?&from=fn" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
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<img alt="Vintage Montana Postcard: Many Glacier Region, Glacier National Park, Mont. -- Photo by Hileman. Great 1930s linen postcard in excellent" class="pinImage" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ce/e1/8d/cee18d44e8799fe2d6237437cd657287.jpg" height="125" style="margin: 0px auto; padding: 40px 0px;" width="200" /> <img alt="Nate Berkus™ Studded Wall Mirror" class="pinImage" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/0d/09/5f/0d095fdabfa0548ee40efa5cdadc0bfb.jpg" height="200" style="margin: 0px auto; padding: 40px 0px;" width="200" /><img alt="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/e5/aa/a5/e5aaa5672b3837811690c9f14ac2ce4f.jpg" class="shrinkToFit decoded" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/e5/aa/a5/e5aaa5672b3837811690c9f14ac2ce4f.jpg" height="200" width="168" /><br />
Hanging above the sofa I chose a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/173756759/vintage-montana-postcard-many-glacier?utm_source=OpenGraph&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share" target="_blank">vintage postcard</a> of Glacier National Park, which is one of Justin's favorite places. All it needs is a nice matted frame to make a larger statement. Next is this drool-worthy Nate Berkus <a href="http://www.target.com/p/nate-berkus-studded-wall-mirror/-/A-15414171#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=nate+berkus+mirror" target="_blank">wood/studded mirror</a>. I wish I had a spot in my house for this guy! And last but not least, this creepy <a href="http://www.youshouldbuyart.com/products/kent-rogowski-51" target="_blank">teddy bear photograph</a> by Kent Rogowski! The artist dissected the bear and sewed him back together inside out. You may think I'm weird for choosing it... BUT when I first saw it, I was reminded of the teddy bear on Breaking Bad (Justin's FAVE show)... don't you think?!? <br />
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Maybe just a little? Well anyway, I like to keep things a little weird, and he matches my red shelving unit!<br />
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This <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/tribal-carved-coffee-table.do" target="_blank">coffee table</a> from World Market provides warm wood tones to the room and is sturdy enough to withstand those rowdy game days.<br />
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<img alt="http://rk.weimgs.com/weimgs/rk/images/wcm/products/201430/0152/img25c.jpg" class="decoded" src="http://rk.weimgs.com/weimgs/rk/images/wcm/products/201430/0152/img25c.jpg" height="200" width="200" /><img alt="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/b2/ba/87/b2ba871800b7226845eb1fc930e8a095.jpg" class="decoded" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/b2/ba/87/b2ba871800b7226845eb1fc930e8a095.jpg" height="200" width="200" /><br />
This <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/mrk-slate-coasters-c522/?pkey=e|coaster|10|best|0|1|24||5&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules" target="_blank">slate coaster set</a> from West Elm is the perfect masculine touch and will keep your coffee table free of ring marks. Bonus: they can also be monogrammed! This <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/gift-ideas/our-favorite-gifts/beer-genuine-collection-of-cans/s592153" target="_blank">book</a> from Crate and Barrel chronicles nearly 500 beer cans collected from 30 countries - a fun read for beer lovers :) andddd it's on clearance.<br />
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<img alt="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/49/6c/9a/496c9ad38de60c6ded0c38107406c8d1.jpg" class="decoded" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/49/6c/9a/496c9ad38de60c6ded0c38107406c8d1.jpg" height="320" width="320" /> <img alt="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/1e/a9/55/1ea95539ce380aa1db296b0c6cbdbf4b.jpg" class="shrinkToFit decoded" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/1e/a9/55/1ea95539ce380aa1db296b0c6cbdbf4b.jpg" height="320" width="320" /><br />
This Target metal <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-gold-accent-table/-/A-15381743#prodSlot=medium_1_11&term=accent+table" target="_blank">accent table</a> is a great price. The brass color gives the room more warmth and it is virtually indestructible! Just add a little braided hardy <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-9-cm-Sansevieria-Cylindrica-Braid-Metal-Drop-In-0881018/204765779?cm_mmc=shopping-_-pinterest-_-D28-_-204765779" target="_blank">succulent</a> for some color!<br />
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<img alt="UO X Crosley AV Room Portable USB Vinyl Record Player - Urban Outfitters" class="pinImage" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/e5/70/ca/e570cacf2045e6332c3a5e073bb2e6fa.jpg" height="320" width="212" /> <img alt="KALLAX Shelving unit - high gloss red - IKEA" class="pinImage" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/60/1a/70/601a70253aedc0f65955e772ffd8bf55.jpg" height="320" style="margin: 0px auto; padding: 40px 0px;" width="320" /><br />
Now for my favorite part! I got my hubby this <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=15299514i&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS#/" target="_blank">record player</a> (in a different color) a few years ago and he LOVES it. Not only does it look totally AWESOME, but it is also easily portable and has an auxiliary connection so you can plug in your iPod! We listen to records all the time now. The <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50278482/#/80278838" target="_blank">Ikea Kallax</a> shelving unit is perfect for record storage (Justin has TONS) and I love this glossy red color they offer - and SUCH a great price at $64.99.<br />
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Records are always a great gift for guys (if they have a player, of course!) Here are a few recommendations for the indie rock lover in your life! (<a href="http://beck.shopfirebrand.com/collections/vinyl/products/morning-phase-vinyl" target="_blank">Beck</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Soft-Bulletin-Flaming-Lips/dp/B006UREQF2/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1412034820&sr=1-1&keywords=flaming+lips+soft+bulletin" target="_blank">Flaming Lips</a>, and <a href="https://chimeramusic.com/#/store/p/midnight-sun-by-the-goastt" target="_blank">Goastt</a>)<br />
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Well that's it! What do you think? I'd love to hear your comments. Are there any unique gifts for men that you've seen lately? How would you decorate a man cave!?<br />
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Thanks for looking!<br />
Emily<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789739769235864699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6165356847285568486.post-52854953696588630422014-09-19T16:49:00.002-05:002014-09-19T17:06:35.656-05:00What's Your Decor Style?Hey All!<br />
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<a href="http://www.domainehome.com/" target="_blank">Domaine Home</a> (one of my favorite design blogs) posted a fun quiz today that I wanted to share - What's your Decor Style?! I got CALIFORNIA ECLECTIC, which I LOVE. It says: "You love the combination of midcentury modern lines with organic pieces,
ethnic textiles, and plenty of plant life. An expert at layering, you
never met a brass accent piece or large-scale photograph you didn’t
like." Totally reminds me of <a href="http://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/" target="_blank">Emily Henderson</a>, my idol! :) I love the easiness and casual vibe you get from this style - for the most part I would say it is pretty accurate (especially the brass accent piece part!)<br />
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Take the <a href="http://www.domainehome.com/decor-style-quiz?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Quiz+Time%3A+What%27s+Your+D%C3%A9cor+Style%3F+%2B+5+MUST-TRY+Organization+Hacks" target="_blank">QUIZ</a> and let me know what your style is! Do you think your results are accurate?<br />
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Have a great weekend!<br />
Emily Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789739769235864699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6165356847285568486.post-8413356601201762442014-09-14T09:00:00.002-05:002014-09-14T09:00:47.835-05:00Dining Room EvolutionHello - it's been quite awhile! Although I haven't posted since Spring, I have been quite busy working, plotting and planning all of the home projects I want complete (more on that later). :-)<br />
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Today, I wanted to share photos of my dining room!<br />
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When Justin and I purchased our home in January 2012, our dining room looked like this:<br />
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AHHH! A little heavy on the burgundy, no? This room was so dark and dated. I mean, those silky curtains?!?!? The pealing wallpaper? The light fixture also wasn't my fave, but I knew I could get some $$ for it on Craigslist to use toward the redecorating! It all had to go!<br />
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When choosing paint colors for our home, I normally go the soft/neutral route and add pops of color... BUT for this room I really wanted to go BOLD. I thought ripping out the wallpaper and adding white wainscoting would really add some character, brighten the room and also balance out that BOLD color I wanted. I ended up choosing Benjamin Moore, Surf Blue. <br />
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Here's what she looked like after the paint job!<br />
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Don't mind the ugly brown ottoman. I used to let my puppies sit there and look out the window until I realized that Wylie (my papillon) was EATING THE WINDOW SILL!!! Literally. Let's just say we got rid of the ottoman and I had a fun day of trying to recreate a window sill with wood putty (white window sheers help to disguise it now :)!!!)<br />
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I love this paint color so much - so bright and fun! I think my whole family thought I was a little cuckoo when I showed them the paint swatch, but they are all on board now! My MCM dining room table was a Craigslist find and comes with 3 leaves. Our beautiful credenza is a Broyhill found at one of our favorite STL shops, <a href="http://www.momoderne.net/" target="_blank">Momoderne</a>, and so was our awesome Sputnik light! Justin bought me the light for my birthday!!<br />
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Over the past couple years I have slowly collected and added to this room and it feels so much more complete. Here is what our dining room looks like today:<br />
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So pretty.</div>
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I will never tire of my sputnik light or my mirror! </div>
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The bar cart is vintage and belonged to my great aunt. It was in pretty rough condition, but is looking good after a fresh coat of gold spray paint.<br />
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This cute little chair is from Justin's grandmother and fits perfectly in this corner. I love the spindle-y legs!</div>
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The lamps are from TJMaxx. I love how they have an acrylic base! The brass planter is a thrift find and used to have a beautiful living orchid in it until I accidentally killed it... oops. I bought a nice fake stem from Hobby Lobby and no one can tell the difference... Shhh! Now, I don't have to ever worry about watering it again ;) The antler was found by Justin while he was hunting for morel mushrooms...mmmm...!<br />
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I just purchased these two upholstered chairs from TJ Maxx. I love the Greek Key pattern and the color looks great in the room. </div>
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And just for fun, I decided to set my table for {an imaginary} dinner party!</div>
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The rug is from RugsUSA and I purchased it over Labor Day weekend for 70% OFF!!!! Talk about bargain!</div>
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I hope you love it as much as I do! Have a great weekend!<br />
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A.K.A. Radiant Orchid is OUT.</div>
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Not Cool, Pantone. Not. Cool.</div>
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While I like the idea of changing it quarterly to relate more to each season, personally, I like to see how designers can incorporate the same color throughout the entire year (by changing the decor around it or using lighter/darker shades of the color)... truly seeing how versatile the color can be! Also, I am obsessed with Radiant Orchid so that adds even more fuel to my fire. (Am I making any sense or am I just talking crazy and caring about unimportant subject matters???)</div>
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This first image seems very Spring-like to me with the light walls, light colored bedding, and light tones of "radiant orchid" used. Isn't this room beautiful? I love how the touches of blue mix with the purple in the artwork. (This picture actually inspired me to add some purple touches to my mostly light blue master bedroom - photos to come!)</div>
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This image seems more fall-like to me. I love how the rich wood tones, brass and berry-like hues add a deeper dimension to this room. I seriously LOVE what Kate did with this space (using beautiful World Market goodies!)</div>
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So I'm not sure if I made my point to any of you but, basically, I'm just not ready to see Radiant Orchid go! :)</div>
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I mean, look what they are replacing her with...</div>
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Definitely not as good (in my humble opinion.) Don't get me wrong, I LOVE green. It is my FAVORITE color. This, however, is just too abrasive and bright for my eyes :) I prefer a green with more blue tones rather than yellow. Most likely, the only way I will be incorporating this color is with lots of plants!<br />
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Here is an image of how it's incorporated in the home.<br />
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Anyway, just thought I would give you an update in case you hadn't heard the "big" news!<br />
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This better be an April Fool's Joke... oh, wait...! :)<br />
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I have a quick and easy little DIY for you to try out - it seems very fitting since the pillow I used is on sale (+ free shipping) at West Elm all weekend!<br>
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I'm a big fan of marbled artwork and have been wanting to try it out in my home. Luckily, I found these GORGEOUS <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/marble-print-silk-pillow-cover-green-tea-t722/?pkey=cpillows&cm_src=pillows||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-" target="_blank">pillow cases</a> on sale about a month ago and knew I could turn them into beautiful artwork! I actually ordered the green AND blue because I was hoping to use the blue in my bedroom eventually.<br>
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Unfortunately only the green is left, but I honestly think it is the most beautiful one! So let's get started. To complete this project you will need one Marble Silk Pillow case, pair of scissors, spray glue, and white cardstock (or any type of thick paper).<br>
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Sorry for the 2 month hiatus - I've had a busy couple of months, but I'm finally back :)<br />
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I realized that I never posted a reveal of my Goodwill Chair Makeover that my sister and I worked on together. If you need a refresher on where we left off, click <a href="http://idreamofstyle.blogspot.com/2013/09/goodwill-chair-makeover.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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I chose a beautiful peacock blue fabric for the front part of the chair - found at Joann. I bought 2 yards of this fabric. As for the back, I found a multi-colored toile fabric at Hobby Lobby and bought just 1 yard. I couldn't find a link for either of the two fabrics but I paid around $10-$15 per yard, if I remember correctly. The rest of my supplies {piping filler cord and dust cover for bottom of chair} were purchased at Joann. Remember to always use a coupon {both stores have apps you can d/l}!!<br />
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Adding a double welt makes you look like a PRO and covers up sloppy stapling ;) <strike>I</strike> {my sister} simply sewed two lengths of piping together and we hot-glued it right on top of the fabric. Easy Peasy. We just did a single welt for the bottom seat of the chair. As for the buttons, I used the existing ones and recovered them in the new fabric with some hot glue.<br />
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I love how the blue fabric seemingly changes color throughout the day, depending on lighting conditions.<br />
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Toile may not be for everyone. Heck, I'm not usually drawn to it either, but I love that this particular fabric has so many different colors in it. I feel like I never see that - it's usually a monochromatic color scheme. I also love the large scale of it!<br />
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What do you guys think? Not too shabby for my first chair re-upholstery project - eh? <br />
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A special THANK YOU goes out to my sister for helping me. I couldn't have done it without you {literally}!!!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789739769235864699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6165356847285568486.post-26391756798622607422013-10-28T07:47:00.001-05:002013-10-28T07:47:40.680-05:00Happy Fall!I wanted to share a picture of my only fall decorating this year. I am a big fan of decorating pumpkins as opposed to carving them (less ick!). And you all probably know by now how much I love this color scheme:<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qRpe02mm-uY/Um5c6j4GCTI/AAAAAAAAATw/Hl_ruQdkneM/s640/blogger-image-1541998746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qRpe02mm-uY/Um5c6j4GCTI/AAAAAAAAATw/Hl_ruQdkneM/s640/blogger-image-1541998746.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This past weekend my husband and I threw an engagement party for our beekeeping besties. I'll be sharing the honey bee engagement party decor later this week, so stay tuned!! </div><div><br></div><div>Emily</div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789739769235864699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6165356847285568486.post-16880218539936996922013-10-11T08:36:00.000-05:002013-10-11T08:36:03.610-05:00HomeGoods HAPPY!Hi friends!<br />
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Today I wanted to share some photos of my ALMOST complete living room. When we originally moved in we painted the walls a lovely "greige" color and our huge TV wall was painted a darker gray. While I LOVED the dark gray color, we just didn't get enough natural light in the space, which made things very dark and dreary, so I recently painted the accent wall a much lighter color. I have been on a mission over the last few months to transform our space from "dark & dreary" to "light and bright!" I hope you love the outcome as much as I do!<br />
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I'm in love with my new HomeGoods rug! It's a Calvin Klein and it has metallic spots all over it (which makes it a little tricky to photograph, but it is GORGEOUS in person)! So far, my dogs have treated it very well - fingers crossed - but they go in and out of the back patio door at least 200 times per day. I might end up having to move it to a less-traffic area though, we shall see.<br />
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This is my HomeGoods miracle photograph. Everybody knows that when you see something you like at HomeGoods you MUST buy it on the spot or you will NEVER see that baby again. Well........I broke this cardinal rule when I first saw this picture. I immediately loved it but at $80, I wasn't willing to spend that kind of money and thought I could find something similar for much less. Well it turns out that after researching other horse photographs, to get buy one in a size that large and to get it framed would end up costing me a few hundred dollars - yikes!! So, of course, when I went back to HomeGoods, my beloved horses had been sold. However, about a month later, I found the same photograph again (that seriously NEVER happens to me!) So here it is in all its glory!<br />
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On another note, I recently submitted photos to <a href="http://www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com/" target="_blank">A Thoughtful Place</a> Blog's <a href="http://instagram.com/athoughtfulplace#" target="_blank">Instagram </a>account (follow her, she ROCKS!) for her <a href="http://www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com/2013/10/friday-eye-candy-homegoods-happy.html" target="_blank">Friday EyeCandy</a> feature. This
time she is featuring "HomeGoods Happy" Spaces. My living room has TONS
of HomeGoods finds: The black and white chevron pillow, the brass
pharmacy floor lamp, my new rug!, the blue velvet studded pillow, the
blue chinoiserie pillow, the white furry blanket on my couch, and my
horse photograph that I am somewhat obsessed with :)<br />
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Emily<br />
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We recently bought a new tv (and we painted the wall again!) so I had to take down my old gallery wall. I wanted it to be bigger and better this time so I bought a few extra frames. I found some pretty silver ones on clearance at Target that I'm going to incorporate. So the frames will be a mix of black, gold and silver.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789739769235864699noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6165356847285568486.post-31108490838033044572013-09-12T22:24:00.001-05:002013-09-12T22:25:46.110-05:00ExtravaGAGAnzaP.S. - Did any of you watch the WWHL ExtravaGAGAnza last night? Amazing. I can't stop giggling at this picture of Andy: <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1-jYN7COnh4/UjKFfjk8OHI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/TeO5prBqLPM/s640/blogger-image--1096757606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1-jYN7COnh4/UjKFfjk8OHI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/TeO5prBqLPM/s640/blogger-image--1096757606.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Love him :-)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789739769235864699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6165356847285568486.post-85053146941727449032013-09-12T22:11:00.001-05:002013-09-12T22:20:23.170-05:00Master Bathroom Redo<div>
Hello! It's been a while (even though I vowed to blog more often ;) hehe). Today I wanted to share some photos (iPhone quality, don't judge!) of our master bathroom renovation we completed this summer. If you remember the before pictures of our bathroom, you probably recall the awful red painted wallpaper (a Bella and Birch infomercial product- yuck!) We ended up having to have a friend plaster over it because we could not remove that darn stuff!!! We finally got around to re-tiling our bathtub this past May and we've been enjoying our new subway tiled shower alllllll summer. We love it and I hope you do, too! </div>
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I really wanted to brighten up this space and make it simple, clean and timeless. If you check out my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/idreamofstyle/bathroom-reno" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> board you'll see all of my inspiration photos for the project! </div>
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We had never tiled anything before so to prepare ourselves for the task, I scoured the web for tutorials. I really loved the tutorial I found at <a href="http://www.queenbandme.com/2012/03/subway-tile-diy-bathroompart1.html?m=1" target="_blank">Queen B and Me</a>. She was very clear and straight-forward with her directions and it gave me all the confidence I needed to tackle such a scary project! Definitely check it out if you are planning a similar project.</div>
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Wall Color - Silver Drop by Behr</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789739769235864699noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6165356847285568486.post-36942705895061984792013-07-04T10:35:00.001-05:002013-07-04T10:35:18.037-05:00Happy 4th!!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fbV7LLRmovM/UdWWMyLXdWI/AAAAAAAAANg/F7pcjlI-ASo/s640/blogger-image--1138624530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fbV7LLRmovM/UdWWMyLXdWI/AAAAAAAAANg/F7pcjlI-ASo/s640/blogger-image--1138624530.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So last night I redesigned my blog and I'm hoping to REALLY start blogging now! I've sort of been a slacker (my last post was almost a year ago!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="background-image: url(http://assets.tumblr.com/images/x.gif); margin: 20px 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Writing a blog is something I’ve wanted to do for a couple years now, but for some reason I find it completely intimidating! I’m a huge lover of interior design but my career is in marketing—this blog is that creative outlet that I long for.</span></p><p style="background-image: url(http://assets.tumblr.com/images/x.gif); margin: 20px 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So I hope you'll join me as I finally overcome my blogging fears and </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">share my journey of new homeownership, DIY projects, and maybe a few puppy pictures, too! :-).</span></p><p style="background-image: url(http://assets.tumblr.com/images/x.gif); margin: 20px 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Have a great Independence Day<br style="background-image: url(http://assets.tumblr.com/images/x.gif); ">Emily</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15789739769235864699noreply@blogger.com0