tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35127593171148343442024-03-05T03:48:34.937-05:00Robin Flies South...Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17031087073956572270noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512759317114834344.post-69248681292260297622012-07-25T16:00:00.000-04:002012-07-25T16:00:20.171-04:00Fabulous FruitLast week was all about greens and browns in my Tropical Destination tablescape but this week it's bright colors and fruit. Lots of fruit. Fruit on the placemats. Fruit on the napkins. Fruit in the centerpiece and even fruit napkin rings. This table reminds me of the 50's and all the great vintage tablecoths with fruit on them but there's something more contemporary about it too. <br />
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Placemats and matching napkins.....Domestications </div>
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Glasses.....Dollar Tree</div>
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Flatware.....BJ's Wholesale Club</div>
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Chargers.....Pier One bought at Goodwill and painted by me</div>
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Dinner Plates.....Dollar Tree</div>
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Salad Plates.....Ross</div>
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Napkin Rings.....Goodwill</div>
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Tray.....Villeroy and Boch Outlet</div>
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Pitcher.....Ross</div>
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Lantern.....Ross</div>
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Fruit and Faux Flowers.....Dollar Tree, Goodwill, Walmart</div>
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<strong><em>"Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. It's where all the fruit is." </em></strong></div>
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My fruit will be making things sweeter at the following parties...</div>
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<br /></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17031087073956572270noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512759317114834344.post-24428658995399422492012-07-22T11:13:00.000-04:002012-07-24T11:43:49.714-04:00Dorm Rooms 101My youngest graduated from college over two years ago so I haven't given much thought to decorating a dorm room. Then I received a Pottery Barn catalog last month and one of those little flyers came out and to my surprise there was an ad for Pottery Barn Dorm. I'm not sure how long they've been into this decorating niche but I don't remember it from 2006 (when my daughter was a freshman). I do remember dorm room decorating being a lot of fun and a great chance to be creative. Has it ever been a challenge on Design Star? If not, it should be, don't you agree? <br />
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Before I started my virtual shopping for my imaginary college freshman, I decided to look for some inspiration on line. Here are some examples from HGTV's Rate My Space.<br />
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Black and white with a pop of color seems to be very popular for girl's rooms. I chose this one because the accent color wasn't pink! I also like the wall treatment. The bold colors help to hide the ugly carpet. I've never seen two windows in a dorm room. How nice to have fresh air and natural light. This furniture arrangement allows for some privacy. Not sure about the TV placement but maybe there's seating on the opposite side of the room.</div>
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A different color palette and cute headboards (notice the monograms). I saw several examples of custom headboards in my browsing. The matching lamps are an unexpected touch too. It looks like some kind of grid pattern done on the wall.</div>
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This is other side of the room. Isn't that paper lantern great? I saw many a bamboo plant in my browsing. Perfect for college students since they are self-sufficient.</div>
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My son's dorm closet looked just like this (not!) And another lantern and subtle Asian touches.</div>
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This room has some nice features. They added a cushion to the storage trunk for extra seating and added some trim and tiebacks to the curtains. I would bet that pink desk chair wasn't college issued.<br />
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Zebra and pink, Marilyn and Audrey were easily the most popular themes I came across, so if your daughter likes to be unique, she should head in a different direction. I love the swagged fabric on the wall. Is that pearls mixed in? I used to have strings of pearls from my Victorian Christmas phase about 20 years ago! I never thought to save them for the college years! They broke up the boring carpet with bright throw rugs. I remember using this trick in my daughter's freshman dorm room.</div>
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Here's a more unusual theme-peacocks! If you are a regular visitor here, you know how I love peacock colors, feathers, you name it! The brown comforter would hide dirt well and this bed looks super comfortable. I like the way she added peacock touches to the cork squares above the bed.</div>
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Pretty sophisticated touches from a college student! Hey, I have that peacock sphere!</div>
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A little Tiffany's done very tastefully. Pretty intricate window treatment here.</div>
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Nice touch with the mismatched lamps. Again with the two windows. I wonder where these dorm room are? I would guess there is a mother with a sewing machine involved in this one.</div>
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Custom headboard, bedding, window treatment and a real chandelier! I can't help but think that this young lady would be high maintenance!</div>
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This isn't from Rate My Space but I wanted to include another boy's room. This is from Pottery Barn Teen. You can usually tell Pottery Barn by the way the beds are "perfectly" messy! Something about this room makes me think it wouldn't smell very good, like a combination of beer, sweat and pizza. I guess I'm remembering back to my son's college rooms. They used to keep their running shoes out in the hallway because they smelled so badly!</div>
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This student has great taste with these gold accents and perfectly layered bedding.</div>
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To see more pictures of these rooms and hundreds of others just visit HGTV's Rate My Space and look under Dorm Rooms.</div>
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Obviously dorm decorating has become a big business and no wonder. <span class="photoCaption">College kids and their parents spent $3.6 billion last
year to decorate dorm rooms or apartments.</span> If you have to buy things for your student's room anyway, why not make it special? You can try to use the same budget saving ideas you use in your home. It's a great chance to do a project with your son or daughter. I will admit, my son had absolutely no interest in his dorm room decor. His sister and I picked everything out. We went with a khaki and black theme starting with a contemporary plaid comforter. He was an athlete and had to report early to school and lived in a temporary space. We didn't see his room until we came down a few weeks later to visit. His room looked pretty nice but there was the comforter in it's plastic bag on top of his wardrobe. He told me he didn't need it and I could take it back. I almost cried explaining to him that that was the inspiration for the whole room! I left it and he did wind up using it for 2 more years. Eh, what do 18 year old boys know!</div>
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My daughter was a different story. She was going to school a thousand miles away by airplane. We were able to go to our local Bed, Bath and Beyond and use their college registry (works like a wedding registry). She had fun scanning all the things she liked and then when we arrived in Tampa, we just went to the local store and they had it all boxed up for us. </div>
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Looking at dorm rooms from my experience as a college mom and as "I wish I was a designer", my advice would be as follows:</div>
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1. Try to get the roommate to agree to a design plan (color and theme). This will be the first step in learning to compromise. It will prepare your child for living with another person. You may even offer to buy the matching bedding if they need some convincing. It's tough to overcome conflicting bedding on those Xtra long twin beds. If they have no interest in decorating the room then just worry about your child's half of the room. Hard for me to believe but some people just don't care what a room looks like!</div>
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2. Storage can be attractive. Look for things functional and beautiful. Jewelry and scarves can be "artwork" for the space hung on racks or hooks.. Same thing with caps and jersey's for boys. Colorful sneakers can look good in open storage. Storage boxes come in great colors and prints. Even clothes hampers can be cute.</div>
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3. If the room has window blinds, don't stop there. If there is one common theme in the rooms I showed above it was attention to the windows. Window treatments don't have to be standard curtains. We used a grass table skirt from a party supply place as a valance over a long window in my daughter's room. She added colorful party lights to it. </div>
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4. Try to get quality bedding for a good price. Your child will be spending alot of time sitting, laying, eating and studying on that bed and they SHOULD wash it often. Make sure it's tough enough for all of that. I wouldn't even worry about it lasting through 4 years of school. I think my daughter had different bedding each year. Try to find a color or print that will hold up to dorm life. White eyelet or fancy silk probably wouldn't be the best choice. </div>
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5. Try not to overdo it with the memorabilia in the beginning. Your child will have so many new memories to help fill their cork boards and picture frames. They will spend lots of time in this small room so let it breathe a bit! </div>
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6. I love how the rooms I showed here used paper lanterns and the cardboard chandelier. Think of the ceiling as another place to decorate. </div>
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7. Wall decals have come a long way in the last few years and what better way to dress the boring walls most dorm rooms have? Hanging fabric or an interesting rug not only looks good but may keep the noise out ( or in!).</div>
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8. Add a taste of home with a favorite pillow or stuffed animal (don't over do this!). My daughter picked out several posters for her room and one was a scene from Goodnight Moon (one of her favorite books when she was little). It was a real conversation piece as her friends would recognize what it was. </div>
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8. Use sports equipment or musical instruments as decor. My daughter's room was done in a "Beach" theme and her roommate's surfboard was perfect. </div>
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9. This is a great time to experiment. They will only be in this room for around 9 months and then they can start planning for the next year. Perfect for someone who has decorating ADD!</div>
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10. Enjoy the process and be prepared to spend some cash. I started a "dorm room" fund for my daughter about 6 monthd ahead of time and was very glad I did. Start collecting those 20% off coupons for Bed, Bath and Beyond. They never expire and they will take as many as you have.</div>
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Take it from me, if you think the high school years fly by, wait until you experience the college years. I know it made me feel better that my children's new home was a welcoming and functioning space for them. And I only cried a little bit when they were gone, honest! (that last statement is a lie!) </div>
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Here is a picture of my daughter's freshman dorm room (before the grass skirt curtains). The Goodnight Moon poster is over the mirror. Her bed is the aqua and green. Her room always smelled like chlorine because she and her roommate were swimmers. Seems like yesterday! And I have no idea why I can remember the smells of my children's dorm rooms!</div>
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17031087073956572270noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512759317114834344.post-40870437122994697262012-07-19T12:06:00.000-04:002012-07-19T12:06:07.889-04:00Destined for the TropicsThis week Cuisine Kathleen's Let's Dish theme is "Destination". Turns out, I just got back from a destination last week so now I have an excuse to share some pictures with you before I get to my tablescape. <br />
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This trip was one of those bucket list items for avid golfers. My husband and two of his good friends from high school got the chance to take on the links at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, Florida. It's an easy three and half hour drive from our home just south of Jacksonville. We stayed at the Marriot resort there and lived the good life for a few days. While the men golfed, the wives did some shopping and relaxed at the beach and the pool (s). <br />
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I have to admit this was my favorite view of the whole trip! Twin lobster tails and it was half price wine night at Pusser's Restaurant. Perfect weather and a great place to spend time with good friends.</div>
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Ok, now on to the tablescape...Destination-The Tropics (otherwise known as my Dining Room)</div>
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When the time comes to put this house up for sale, I think this is the way I will "stage" my dining room table. This fits the style of this house and most of it was purchased before I ever thought about tablescaping. </div>
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It started with this fabric I found at Old Time Pottery. I finished the edges for a square tabletopper but here I folded it under to make a runner. </div>
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These dishes are from Beall's Outlet, layered over a rattan charger.</div>
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I layered two napkins here. The napkin ring is from Kohl's.</div>
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I found these cute placecards on clearance at JC Penney's. It's just a small chalkboard attached to a clothespin. These would be easy to make but I only paid $3 for a set of eight.</div>
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The centerpiece consists of 2 sets of candleholders that have that tropical flavor. The bamboo pair are from Marshall's.</div>
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My neighbor saw these pineapple candleholders in a thrift store and told me about them. I went to see them the next Saturday and the whole store was half off. Tip: let your friends and family know what tablescaping items you are hunting for so they can be on the look out too! </div>
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These rattan vases are from Ross and I filled them with inexpensive ferns and palm leaves from Michael's and Dollar Tree. I found the bamboo sticks at Ross but they were too tall. My husband cut them down and now I have twice as many!</div>
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I added the taller green plant so there would be a height variation from the candles.</div>
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These salt and pepper shakers are from that same thrift store. Someone had donated a whole collection of S & P shakers and I picked out several of them.</div>
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Once again, I have tried to vary my textures as well as my colors.</div>
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This theme is tailor made for my dining room furniture and accessories.</div>
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This is a great time of year to visit those stores that are a little more pricey than Ross or Home Goods. Pier One is having a big summer clearance right now and I just received a couple of coupons in the mail too. You will have to wait another day to see what I picked up there but let's get back to Pottery Barn. I happened to find myself having lunch in the same shopping village (yes, village, it's pretty nice) in the Hyde Park section of Tampa. And I happened to be the one who chose the restaurant that's across from the Pottery Barn. After eating, we decided to just go and take a look. Isn't that when you find the best deals? What can I say, these glass buoys insisted on coming home with me!<br />
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This is the picture from their website. Recycled glass Buoy, 4" diameter, Reg. $29.50, on Clearance for $16.99. I only paid $5.99 each and that is why you need to VISIT the store!</div>
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There are endless possibilities for what you can do with these. Here I just filled a shell with "sand" ( grits with a little crystal sugar) and a shell. These glass balls look best when light can shine through them.</div>
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I covered one with a fish net from Dollar Tree. You could use this to hang the buoy but be sure to have it tied up securely (it is glass after all!)</div>
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Here they look like little crystal balls nesting in upside down candleholders. Sorry, they look pretty but they can't see into the future! What do you expect for $5.99???</div>
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For now, I like how this looks in my apothecary jar.</div>
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There's something new in this tray. I added the hourglass because the color of the sand reminds me of the beach. I found it today at Marshall's for $5.99. </div>
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Ok, I know I got a good deal on these glass buoys (probably should have bought more!). How about some more ideas of what I could do with them? </div>
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It's what sunflowers do."<br />
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-Helen Keller<br />
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When I googled "sunflower poems" I certainly didn't expect to find one from Helen Keller. She never ceases to amaze me with her observations on life. When my daughter was in 3rd grade she did an oral report on Helen Keller. As she did with most things when she young, she immersed herself in the life of this remarkable woman. And it turns out, my daughter's favorite flower is the sunflower. Maybe this was a seed planted long ago!<br />
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Last week I decorated my front porch with lots of sunflowers, all bold and showy, but for my tablescape today I'm using just a hint of them here and there. <br />
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I bought these sunflower salad plates (or are they dessert?) last year at Ross.</div>
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I didn't think they looked right with my yellow dishes so I went with my gold ones. Some days your camera just doesn't capture true colors and today was one of those days. They are much deeper color than they look in most of my pictures. If I tried to deepen the color with photo editing, the whole table got too dark. </div>
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I used the matching bowls and placed them on my Goodwill chargers that I spray painted ivory. The plate stack sits on a felt placemat from Marshalls.</div>
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I would have rather set a table for six but I could only find 5 of these pretty scrolly (spellcheck doesn't think this is a word) things! So frustrating!</div>
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The silverware is Cambridge pearl (Ross) and the floral napkins are from Old Time Pottery. The golden yellow wood napkin ring is from Goodwill. Goodwill is like the napkin ring graveyard. They are just waiting there to be resurrected onto someone's table. I don't think I've ever left a GW store without a set of napkin rings!</div>
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The glasses are from Dollar Tree and Bed, Bath and Beyond. I just bought 2 more of the goblets at Dollar Tree if anyone is looking for them.</div>
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I made this little desert stand using a candle stand, another of the salad plates and a glass cloche from Goodwill. </div>
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The quilted table runner matches the napkins and they are all reversible.</div>
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I think most of us tablescapers have discovered the secret of black and white (or ivory) and a pop of color. This combination usually photographs well too (minus my gold plates that look washed out!)</div>
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Instead of going with the obvious sunflower centerpiece I topped a small wreath with a lantern (Home Goods). The wreath is from the Rustic Rose (a gift shop in my town).</div>
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I'm using a picmonkey effect to show off my Dollar Tree bird. </div>
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A few more candles (if you look closely the candlesticks are not exactly the same) and that's it. </div>
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I went back to my trusty baskets and raided my decorating closet for things to fill them. I gathered my materials on the kitchen counter and went to work. That's HGTV's Design Star on the television in the background. I love that show and it's a must see for design inspiration.</div>
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I keep my fake sunflowers in a sunflower tin (that makes sense, right?). The tin container is from Ross.</div>
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I decided they needed some orange colored flowers with the yellow. I have bought fake sunflowers at several different stores and the ones from the clearance bin at Walmart look about the same as the more expensive ones at Michael's. I'm going to pass on a tip from a very talented blogger, Alycia Nichols from <a href="http://tabletwentyone.wordpress.com/"> Tablescapes at Table Twenty One</a>, who told me she will observe the real flower, then try to make her fake flowers look as close as she can to the real thing, including how they grow in nature. Try to avoid artificial looking colors and experiment with adding fake or silk in with the real thing. </div>
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I think using the two shades of yellow makes for a more interesting arrangement. In my previous post about these baskets, one of the tips I passed along was to place a fabric softener sheet inside the bottom to help keep the bugs (especially bees) away. Trust me, it works and they smell pretty good too!</div>
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<br /></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17031087073956572270noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512759317114834344.post-24286229929433447942012-06-24T18:21:00.000-04:002012-07-07T23:21:53.048-04:00Liberty and Lobster for All!<em><strong>"Where Liberty is, there is my country"-Benjamin Franklin</strong></em><br />
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I should have named this post "Don't rain on my parade"! We are feeling the effects of Debby right now and it has been raining non-stop for over 24 hours. I wanted to do this table outside but there has been no window of opportunity at all. The weather isn't looking much better for tomorrow either. Having no other choice, I set up my table in my great room eating area. <br />
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I am a big fan of Fourth of July and always have been. I have so many wonderful memories of this holiday from when I was a child to when my children were small. No presents to buy, no cards to send out, a day off work and FIREWORKS! My kind of holiday! I have always loved fireworks. Everything from waving sparklers around to viewing the spectacle at Disney World! <br />
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My perfect meal for this holiday would have to be lobster. If for some reason I had to pick a final meal (not planning on committing a crime!) it would definitely be lobster. So let's try not to let the rain ruin our plans here and enjoy the Fourth (and hope it's way out of here before next week)<br />
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For this table I criss crossed some burlap ribbon to give them a new look. Have you ever worked with burlap ribbon? It's fun and there's so much you can do with it.</div>
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Next I placed dinner plates I found yesterday at Kmart. They are from the Country Living collection and were on clearance for $7 (for 4!). The salad plates are sparkly red and were found on clearance at Ross. Next up is a bowl from my Federalist Ironstone dishes and a glass dish with cute mints from Dollar Tree. </div>
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This good sized ceramic planter is from Dollar Tree. I was surprised how nice it was. Even the cashier couldn't believe I found it in her store! In case you don't have Dollar Tree, they are a true dollar store (everything is $1)</div>
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I added a navy napkin to hide the plant container. I like the way a flag looks next to yellow flowers.</div>
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The America sign is from a thrift store and the Lobster plate is from the Christmas Tree Shop.</div>
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The trick to setting a Patriotic table isn't just using red, white and blue. Try to vary your textures as I've done here. There's no reason to spend a lot of money either as I have proved here also. </div>
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This is the guest room I've been working on the last few months. You can read about it <a href="http://robinfliessouth.blogspot.com/2012/05/kids-guest-room.html">HERE</a>. It's pretty obvious what's missing.</div>
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Twin Pamero shop Head Boards - $40</div>
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2 Twin headboards. Excellent condition. Bargain price $40.00 for the pair. Originally over $100 each!!</div>
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I have been checking CL for headboards on and off for a few months now. Since this is my beachy room, I was looking for wicker or white wood. I even considered using wooden shutters (they have gotten too expensive!) This was the first ad I was interested in enough to email. I was very happy to wake up to a response this morning saying they were still available. I made sure to ask if this was a non-smoking household. You can read <a href="http://robinfliessouth.blogspot.com/2011/10/craigslist-caution.html">HERE</a> how I learned that lesson the hard way! She assured me it was and this afternoon my husband borrowed our friend's truck and we picked them up.</div>
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I'm happy with the color of the wicker too. Now I don't need to paint the little chest I'm using as a nightstand. I like the contrast with the wall color ( I call it buttercream although it doesn't look it in these pictures-rainy day here!)</div>
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First off, I think we all watch too much HGTV and think that our rooms/houses/yards have to be completely finished in a weekend. That's just not being realistic. I am a firm believer in living with a space first and seeing how you use it. You may prefer the look of a sofa and a few chairs but in reality a sectional just works better for your family. That delicate Victorian outdoor wicker furniture with the pale pink cushions looks so pretty in the magazines but do you want your son and his friends eating popsicles on it or your daughter out there with her colored markers? Or even worse, your 6 foot something husband sitting on it, drinking a beer, all sweaty after he's mowed the lawn? The best rooms are a combination of beauty and function or in this case, two outdoor areas! One for you with your pretty wicker and one for the rest of the family!.</div>
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Second point I want to make is not to rush out and buy every piece of furniture you need like you're a contestant on Design Star! Most people have a budget and would be wise to wait for a good sale or even better yet, wait for the right thing to come up on Craigslist (see above!). Slow down people, your house isn't going anywhere! I have no choice but to follow this advice since my husband usually reels me in with that whole budget thing! Don't you just hate that?</div>
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My last point has to do with Craigslist etiquette (if there isn't a book about this, there should be). When someone has priced something reasonably (as these headboards certainly were) I just pay the full amount automatically. If I think something is priced high or I've had to rent a truck to pick something up, I have no problem negotiating for a better price. I like it when Craigslist transactions benefit both the buyer and seller. Let's have everyone walk away happy!</div>
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17031087073956572270noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512759317114834344.post-74343537534926539932012-06-20T16:16:00.000-04:002012-07-07T23:25:42.848-04:0050 Shells of GrayDon't worry, this tablescape isn't based on "that" book. Just the title! I couldn't find any handcuffs small enough to use as napkin rings (some of you probably have no idea what I'm talking about!). The theme for this week's Let's Dish Party is "beach". Perfect for a Florida girl who lives 20 minutes from the beach, right? So fitting, that I have gone with the coastal feel several times in the past few months, see <a href="http://robinfliessouth.blogspot.com/2012/05/pottery-barn-inspired.html">HERE</a> and<a href="http://robinfliessouth.blogspot.com/2011/08/endless-summer.html"> HERE</a>. I still have lots of dishes and accessories I could use and I'm sure I will tackle another one before this summer is gone but I just wanted to take a different path today. I was shopping at the Villeroy and Boch Outlet this week (they are having a scratch and save sale!) and found a gray runner on clearance. An idea was born!<br />
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Instead of being my usual chatty self, I think I will let the pictures tell the story and give my resources at the end. This is very unlike me and I may never do this again (even if you would like me to!) I hope you enjoy my 50 shells of gray and unusual take on a "beach" theme. I didn't bother to count but 50 sounds about right!<br />
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I like to think of this table representing a late afternoon thunder storm at the beach. I love a good thunderstorm, don't you?<br />
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We have been in our home less than two years and we have spent many hours (and dollars) furnishing and decorating all of the rooms, including the lanai. Here is what we were greeted with when we first moved in.<br />
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A rough finished cement patch and a vinyl fence that runs around the perimeter of our subdivision. </div>
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Welcome to the most used "room" in our house! We are out here 12 months of the year, rain or shine!</div>
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For those of you not familiar with outdoor spaces in Florida, what we have done here is have a pool installed with a large deck around it that connects to the covered porch in the back of the house. The whole area is then screened in (see above where it comes off the roof line) so that it's like a giant screened porch. Apparently what we have is called a covered lanai and pool with cage. Or something like that. No bugs, no debris in the pool and the screening cuts down just a bit on the sun's rays. I can remember the first time I saw a picture of a screened in pool and thought how ugly it was. Now I'm used to it and I love it!</div>
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Because the whole pool area is screened in, we can leave the sliding glass doors open when the air conditioning isn't running. My sister in law's house has a wall of sliding glass doors that open completely so that the outside and inside become one area. Love that (next house, maybe?)</div>
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Our outdoor seating area is tucked under cover and never gets direct sunlight. It always stays cool. Well, cool for Florida! I went with a "beach" theme out here and had the ceiling painted blue. You can read about that <a href="http://robinfliessouth.blogspot.com/2011/10/little-paint-and-little-pumpkins.html">HERE</a>.</div>
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We couldn't live without our ceiling fan. This one is from Lowe's and is made to go outdoors.</div>
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All the essentials are covered here. An absolute must for outdoor seating is comfort! We bought this Henry Link sofa and chair at an estate sale last summer. It was in good condition (minus the cushions) and is very comfortable. This sofa is just a nap waiting to happen! One of things I want to do next year is take the plunge and buy some quality replacement cushions. They are VERY expensive and I wanted to be sure we were happy with the furniture itself. In the mean time we bought inexpensive cushions on sale at KMart (Jacyln Smith collection). They are kind of scratchy and flatten out easily. I wouldn't recommend them, however, I love my awning striped pillows from Pottery Barn. Always look for cushions and pillows made for the outdoors. If you are making your own, look for outdoor fabric and foam. That's an absolute must for Florida, the mildew capital of the world!</div>
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The best way to make an outdoor space look like a room is by anchoring the furniture arrangement with a rug. Make sure your rug is made for outdoors. I learned this the hard way! I found this patio rug at Ross for less than $20! The coffee table and end table were from Lowe's at the end of the season last summer. The best time to buy patio furniture is before the 4th of July. Lowe's and Home Depot always have some great markdowns at the end of the season. Remember in the retail world the end of the season is really the middle of the season! Next year I would like to paint the whole set a matching color. Buy the best quality furniture you can afford. The cheap stuff just doesn't last. Learned this the hard way too! The shell pillow is also made for outdoors and is from Beall's. If you don't live in an area with Beall's department stores, you can shop from their website. They offer coupons and free shipping sometimes and offer a variety of beach and tropical items.</div>
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We have some of the other essentials covered on this side. Small refrigerator for beverages (gift to my husband for Christmas) and the TV (gift for my husband also). The TV is on a swivel mount so that you can even see the screen from the pool. Like I said, these are essentials! We want to install cabinetry and enclose the refrigerator which will give us a serving surface, storage and hide those horrible cords! I made a lame attempt at cord hiding with these baskets from Ross.</div>
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Ok, failed at that! The baskets are good for storage though. We also invested in an all weather cover for the TV(not pictured here). It's safe from rain here but you never know. The best prices are on the Internet (I think around $50) for the cover. The TV can also be removed from the mount for when we are away.</div>
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Next essential is lighting. This is an all weather lamp from Target I bought a few years back. It has a 2 way switch which is nice. It weighs a ton so it never flips over from the wind. The light is so much better than from the overhead light. The shade comes off it's frame and can be put in the washing machine.</div>
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These sconces add a bit more soft light. I added starfish to the tops to hide the bolt that attaches them to the wall. Long story short, the beautiful cracked glass globes that came with these never made it to the wall (my fault!) so Dollar Tree came to the rescue with glass cylinders. The sconces are from Kirkland's.</div>
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Another essential is the pool bath. This door leads directly into a full bath that is also accessible from inside the house. The plant stand came with us from NJ and has been spray painted at least 2 other colors before this bronze. Every lanai has to have a big decorative sun. It is the sunshine state after all!</div>
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When we had the pool built we made sure to have the deck large enough for an eating area. Today I have set up my BJ's Wholesale table with a buffet.</div>
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The paper lanterns are from Pier One. In case you didn't know, paper lanterns=party!</div>
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Here is the essential we had to have. The big blue thing in the middle of the picture! You can read all about our pool and my tips for pool buying <a href="http://robinfliessouth.blogspot.com/2012/05/backyard-before-and-after.html">HERE</a>. Looks pretty inviting doesn't it?</div>
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Some Adirondack chairs for sunning. They are surprisingly comfortable. Also visible in this picture is the privacy fence we had installed on either side of our yard.</div>
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We recently put plantings in along the back fence. You can read about this <a href="http://robinfliessouth.blogspot.com/2012/05/build-it-and-they-will-come.html">HERE</a></div>
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You might be having so much fun in the pool that you lose track of time. Just look above the sliding glass doors at this clock I got at a craft festival in Punta Gorda this spring. </div>
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Lots of candlelight and tiki lights for after the sun starts to set.</div>
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17031087073956572270noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512759317114834344.post-77916117646517025372012-06-16T11:26:00.000-04:002012-06-18T18:40:11.110-04:00EZ Pottery Barn Knock Off CurtainsLet's see how well you Pottery Barn lover's know the catalog? What's always at the end? If you guessed window treatments you are officially obsessed! Welcome to my world! I want to hug my mailperson when I see her put the new catalog in my mailbox! On occasion I buy things from Pottery Barn but mostly I use it as inspiration. It's so full of easy DIY projects like the one I'm showing you today. <br />
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If you look at page 146 you will find these simple curtains They are Cameron Cotton curtain panels.</div>
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I love the classic simplicity of these. I live in Florida and the last thing I want to do is put up big heavy drapes in my house. It makes me hot to just think about it! These come in different lengths and right now they are on sale. Not for me, though. I have fabric glue just itching to save me some money. And with that fabric glue I can make them any length I want. Wait a minute, are you saying that fabric is so expensive? You're right, it usually is, but I'm not going to the fabric store.</div>
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I went to Bed, Bath and Beyond (coupon in hand!) and bought 2 of their basic ivory tablecloths in 120" length. This set me back all of $20 ($10 each) before my coupon. Now before you run out to your local BB and B, not all stores carry these basic tablecloths. I have no idea why, but I asked, and they said the stores don't always carry the same items. The last time I was in the store that had them, the price had gone up a few dollars but they are still a good value. The fabric is nice and heavy and they iron up nicely. They come in a few different colors too.</div>
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Here is the finished project hanging in the bay window of my bedroom. All I did was fold under the sides and hem them with fabric glue and then make a 6 inch hem at the top and an even deeper hem at the bottom. All with glue. </div>
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I didn't even have to cut any fabric off (good thing as I'm scissor impaired). To decide what length tablecloth you need just measure the space between where you will hang your rod and the floor. Allow extra length for your upper and lower hems. I made mine extra long in case the fabric shrinks. The deep hem makes the bottom heavier and they will lay nicely. </div>
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I know what my sister Elaine (<a href="http://creatingwonderfulspaces.blogspot.com/">Creating Wonderful Spaces</a>) is thinking right now. Those puddles wouldn't last 5 minutes with her "spunky" cat Eddie! You can always do a traditional floor length hem if your pets or children are likely to mess these up but make sure you wash them first.</div>
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While I was at BB and B I found these small curtain rings and curtain rod on clearance. Pretty close to Pottery Barns where I would have spent about 3 times as much. The curtain clips are really easy to use and just experiment with making different pleats. Believe me, if I can do this, anyone can!</div>
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The color goes well with my reading chair. Just in case you're thinking I should have some pattern in this room, don't worry.</div>
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This is my king sized comforter that's on my four poster bed. Some major pattern going on there! My master bedroom still needs some finishing touches but I'm happy with my bargain curtains for now. </div>
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<br /></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17031087073956572270noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512759317114834344.post-33457690932949352302012-06-12T17:34:00.000-04:002012-06-15T12:26:01.766-04:00Peacocks are Popular!A few months ago I picked up four salad plates from Marshall's with peacocks on them. It's about time I did a table with them before they get lost in dish purgatory (that place where dishes disappear for months at a time wondering if they will ever make it on to a table?) I pretty much google anything and everything (just ask my husband) so I put "peacock" into google images. Whoa! I never realized how popular they are (so now you know where my post title comes from). Here's just a small sample of the things I found...<br />
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Peacock wreath ( I think I remember seeing one of these at Pier One)</div>
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Peacock chair (this would be quite a commitment to the theme)</div>
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Peacock pillow (a safer choice)</div>
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Peacock vase (it looks a little blurry but trust me, it's just beautiful!)</div>
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Peacock wedding cake? I didn't know this was such a popular theme for a wedding! Most of the google images involved weddings.</div>
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Does that eventually lead to this? Ha!</div>
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You can adorn yourself temporarily with a headband, earrings, eye makeup or nail polish.</div>
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Or make the ultimate commitment to peacock love with a tattoo! This makes that chair look a bit safer. You can always recover the chair!</div>
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This table is bright blue and dramatic. Kind of like the peacock himself. </div>
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Here is the plate that started it all. I had several different options for the dinner plate (brown, lime green) but decided to go with the blue that has a brown edge to it.</div>
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I used my rattan chargers and a blue placemat (Christmas Tree Shop)</div>
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Clear glasses to give your eyes a rest. Water goblets are from Goodwill and the other glasses (wine? flutes? not sure?) were a wedding gift. Just luck that they are similar.</div>
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I found these napkin rings on clearance at Pier One.</div>
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I used my mother's teak silverware. Recently I had a reader ask me if they were Dansk. So, of course, I googled it and sure enough they are. That lead me to looking on ebay and with my service for 8 and serving pieces they could be worth something. Not that I would part with them (mother rolls over in grave!)</div>
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The centerpiece is where I had some real fun. As you may or may not know, feathers are really expensive. I picked up a few at a time so as not to blow my tablescaping budget ( I don't really have one of these, but I should!). Some are from Z Gallerie, some Michael's and some Pier One (the peacock place!)</div>
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I couldn't resist these peacock balls (no giggling!) and since I had a 20% off coupon I bought 2. I always try to keep my centerpiece attractive from all sides so I placed one in the front and one in the back..</div>
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Then I added fake greenery, a few silk flowers, more feathers and some blue things from one of those dried arrangement bundles that have a little bit of everything in them (great value in those)</div>
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It takes a lot to fill this rattan pedestal bowl but it looks so nice with the chargers. I have already decided I will do a peacock Christmas table so I can justify my expenses on this one!</div>
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I bought these salt cellars at Ross (yes, at Ross, you just never know!) and haven't used them yet. Since they have no color, I thought they would be okay with the color intensity here. I think they are cute but I'm from New Jersey, where they aren't common. You southern girls have a distinct advantage with these things over us northeasterners! Do you see the rainbow in this picture? Not sure where that came from.</div>
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I think I've done justice to Mr. Peacock here. It's so vibrant that when you pass by my dining room you can't help but look in. This table struts it's stuff pretty well if I may say so myself!.</div>
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Note: I'm embarrased to say this, but after completing this post and looking it over, I have determined that the bird on the plate is not a peacock. I googled blue and green birds and came up with a few that looked close but none that are a perfect match. So I suppose this is the artist's interpretation of a blue and green bird. The maker is Prima Design and the pattern is Daphne B but I can't find it on the internet. Since the plate designer imagined this bird, for the sake of this post, I will imagine it's a peacock. Otherwise I have to start over again! Thanks for understanding as I continue to collect material for my future "blooper" post!</div>
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Make sure to stop by my sister's blog, <a href="http://creatingwonderfulspaces.blogspot.com/">Creating Wonderful Spaces</a>, to see what she's done this week.</div>
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Mr. Peacock (or whatever bird he is) will be showing off his stuff at the following parties...</div>
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Who doesn't LOVE their AJ (apothecary jars)? They have to be one of the most popular decorative accessory and I'd be willing to bet you have at least one! They are available at price points under $10 to $100 or more. I used to think there wasn't much difference from one to another so why not just buy the cheapest you can find? Here's a quick sample of where you can find some and what you will pay...</div>
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We will start with every one's favorite store Pottery Barn. These are hand blown in Poland and sell for $39 to $69.</div>
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Kirkland's has these on sale 3 for $19.99 although they are on the smaller side. The website suggests using them in a bathroom for holding cotton balls or bath salts.</div>
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The ones from Pier One have birds on the lids (so cute) and sell for $29.95 to $34.95.</div>
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Quite the difference in price but what about the quality? If you read this blog, you probably know what a bargain shopper I am, but I think in this instance, the price doesn't always tell you the whole picture.</div>
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Here is my collection of jars bought at different times and at two different places.</div>
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This one came from Ross and I think it was around $11 and at the time I thought it was fine</div>
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This was the first one I bought, It was also from Ross for around the same price</div>
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Recently I wanted a third in a different shape than the other two. I found this one at Marshalls for $10 and brought it home. That's when I discovered the difference (please refer to the text on the above picture)!</div>
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Now I know that thicker glass doesn't mean better quality but in this case you could just see and feel the difference between this new one and the other two. </div>
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On closer inspection I found some little marks around the lid on one of the Ross jars. Now with the top on you can't see these at all but sometimes you may want to use your jar open.</div>
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Of course I will conclude with giving my opinion regarding the whole AJ issue. First off, if you only buy one thing to decorate your house, one or more of these jars is the perfect choice. They are limitless in their possibilities, a staple of holiday decorating and you can even house a fish in them!</div>
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My second suggestion is that if you can afford one from Pottery Barn or another higher quality store, go for it, but make sure you see them in person and judge them carefully (like you're buying a diamond!). I believer theses jars are what I refer to as a "classic" piece of decor. So it will be a good investment for you and should never go out of style. If you are on a more modest budget then check out all the discount stores. I found my best buy at Marshall's but you may find one somewhere else. Buy a few and then compare. That's how I could really tell the difference. </div>
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And by the way, that Amazon jar for $49.99...that's the same as the one I got at Ross for $11. Told you I was the bargain shopper!</div>
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A few months back I did a table using a remnant found from my favorite place, the back table at Old Time Pottery. That day I found 5 or 6 I really wanted to take home but somehow kept it to two. I used the first one <a href="http://robinfliessouth.blogspot.com/2012/04/it-must-be-spring.html">HERE</a> and today I am using the second. These remnants are my kind of project. Cheap, at $4.99 a yard. Easy, simply iron edges, apply fabric glue. One of a kind, as opposed to buying a ready made table cover or runner. I just fell head over heels for this fabric. I would LOVE to do curtains with it but there was only one little square yard on the table so it will be a table cover for now. Down the line, it may be a pillow, placemats or napkins. That's what I love about a fabric remnant! So many options!<br />
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I'm calling this post Nature's Palette because I'm using the color of the sky, the color of rich brown soil and the vibrant green found in new growth on plants in the spring. Sorry, that got a bit corny! How about this...I like blue, green and brown!</div>
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I set a table for 4 in my Dining Room. My husband isn't in any condition to take the leaf in and out so we will be using the table on the smaller side for a while.</div>
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The place setting starts with a glass charger (Ross). I like that you can see some of the fabric with these. I topped it with a blue dinner plate (thrift) and a green salad plate (Ross).</div>
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I found these appy plates at Marshall's months ago and I've only used them in my China Cabinet when I did a Spring display. If you look closely you can see the birds.</div>
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I thought the stack needed one more level so I added a small votive in glass so as not to cover the appy plate. Of course, if you were sitting down to dinner here, you would put the candle to the side!</div>
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I found these napkin rings at Goodwill and bought them because they were wood and in good shape. I figured I would paint them eventually. It turns out they have the perfect colors for this table! </div>
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After trying several combinations of napkins in blue, green and brown, I decided to just use all three together. </div>
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It might be fun to watch as your dinner guests try to figure out what to do with three napkins!</div>
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My bamboo flatware adds to the nature theme.</div>
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My blue glasses are from Goodwill and the brown ones were on clearance at Bed, Bath and Beyond.</div>
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In a perfect world I would have the loveliest shade of blue hydrangeas for this table. That would have been possible in my NJ house but I still haven't tried to grow them here in FL. I have a spot in mind though and I will be trying them sometime. </div>
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Instead I used a bird cage and a ceramic pillar (Ross) and filled in with a smaller bird and a wooden pedestal I found at Goodwill. I gave it a quick coat of spray paint and lightly sanded it in spots(which is about as "crafty" as I get!).</div>
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I know there are candles on my table so where are the candlelight shots? I didn't even try this time. I don't know if it's my cheapo camera or my lack of photography skills but for now I've given up on the low light shots! I'm more than ready to hear your advice on this though.</div>
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<br /></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17031087073956572270noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512759317114834344.post-54746813215421233362012-06-03T13:24:00.000-04:002012-06-07T22:10:36.329-04:00I'm not a Hoarder!<strong>Definition: </strong>Pathological or compulsive hoarding is a specific type of behavior characterized by:<br />
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<li>acquiring and failing to throw out a large number of items that would appear to have little or no value to others (e.g., papers, notes, flyers, newspapers, clothes)</li>
<li>severe cluttering of the person's home so that it is no longer able to function as a viable living space</li>
<li>significant distress or impairment of work or social life</li>
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There it is in black and white. Maybe I'm in denial but I really don't think I fit this description. You may not agree with me after this post but I guarantee I will be outdone by plenty of other bloggers.<br />
This week, at the request of The Tablescaper, I am showing you where I keep it all. Everything I'm showing you is my tablescaping and decorating items that I use throughout the year in my home. Now if I tried to put it all out on display at once you would probably question my sanity. <br />
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One of the nicest things about buying a new home is that you are bound to find more storage space. My house has plenty. When we first moved in I didn't see how I would ever fill it. Turns out it wasn't a problem at all! I had planned on straightening up a bit but you know how sometimes life throws you a curve ball? Well, I got one nasty breaking pitch yesterday. To make a long story short it involved my husband, a kidney stone and a day in the Emergency Room. Everything looks like it will be fine so I decided to take some quick pictures this morning and throw this post together. I hate to be left out!<br />
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We will start in my pantry in the kitchen. Believe it or not, I do keep some food in here along with paper towels and other necessities. It's huge and I even hung a big cork board on one of the walls.</div>
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Placemats looking pretty sloppy today! But do you notice I have solid on one side and print on the other? My napkins started out that way too but now I'm not so sure.</div>
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More trays and some other things and if you look closely you may see a glimpse of food. Sometimes I actually do cook!</div>
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My napkin ring holder is divided into fruits and flowers, more formal and coastal.</div>
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I store most of my glassware in my kitchen cabinets but I do have my nicer things in my china cabinet in the Dining Room </div>
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Here is my casual flatware and a set of dishes in one of the lower cabinets</div>
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I still have a large drawer for my everyday silverware along with these two.</div>
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A lower cabinet with dinner plates, bowls and some other odd pieces</div>
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The lower shelves of this cabinet hold my everyday dishes. I'm pretty tall so I don't mind the 42" cabinets.</div>
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Another lower cabinet for pitchers</div>
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My chargers which I will confess were recently organized. I still have plenty of space in my kitchen for everything else.</div>
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We are empty nesters in a four bedroom house so I have begun to take over the guest room closets. This is my "filler" box</div>
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Some taller items are kept up on the shelf in the same closet</div>
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My table runners and small tablecloths are hung in another guest room closet</div>
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The rest of my linens are kept in this dresser in the same room</div>
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This is the closet outside of one of the guest baths. I guess it for towels but I keep mine in the vanity so that they are right in the bathroom. This closet is mostly candles and vases with two shelves for cleaning products and a few containers of household stuff.</div>
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Our home had an option for a bonus room upstairs but if you didn't want it, you got a big closet where the stairs would have been</div>
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My vacuum, mops and brooms share this closet with my decorating stuff</div>
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I had my husband hang nails on the wall for my wreaths and hanging baskets. Hey, what's that bottle of Miracle Gro doing in here? </div>
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My fake flowers are divided up in a way that only make sense to me!</div>
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I was able to hang my bird cage and use a pants hanger for all my garden flags</div>
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These baskets in my Laundry Room hold more candlesticks and one is filled with shells and beach decor</div>
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I store another set of silverware and my tealights and votives in this side table.</div>
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My holiday things are stored in plastic bins on shelves in the garage. No basements in Florida!</div>
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I tried hard to keep most things visible and at arms length so I can find what I want. I will admit to forgetting that I had something but maybe that's old age and not a sign of hoarding. Not much of a choice there, huh? Old and forgetful or have a serious mental disorder! I prefer neither, thank you!</div>
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Want to see who else in my family IS NOT a hoarder? Visit my sister at <a href="http://creatingwonderfulspaces.blogspot.com/2012/06/storage-my-rookie-season.html">Creating Wonderful Spaces</a> and you can see where she keep it all too!</div>
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Not that I'm old enough to remember Peter, Paul and Mary but my husband (who is old enough!) kept singing that song when we bought our lemon tree last year. I love lemons. The look, the feel, the taste, the smell, pretty much all the senses get in on it. I really swung the pendulum from last week on this table. Different room, four place settings instead of six and dramatic colors. And LOTS of lemons!<br />
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I started with placemats and matching napkins from Tuesday Morning (they are on clearance there now).</div>
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I told you there was some color! The black background really makes the green and yellow pop.</div>
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My dish stack isn't exactly fine china. The dinner plate is from Dollar Tree, salad plate from Ross and the black bowl is from Walmart. No expense was spared in this tablescape!</div>
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The glass fruit dish and the lemon sticks are both from Ross. I thought it was just too easy to put a lemon in the dishes so I went with candy.</div>
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I layered the napkin with a bright green one (you can't see it here) and the lemon napkin ring is from Bed, Bath and Beyond (clearance of course).</div>
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I used my clear acrylic flatware (it matches everything!) and if you're a Dollar Tree regular, you must recognize this glass!</div>
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I usually like to say how I don't go overboard with a theme but in this case, find me guilty and throw the book at me!</div>
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Final touch to the placesetting is a lemon candle (and the lemons keep on coming) sitting on a leaf plate.</div>
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I took my own advice from a few weeks back and used a tray under my centerpiece. The tray is the smaller of two I bought at the Villeroy and Boch Outlet. One of those impulse purchases that you don't know how you could live without. </div>
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The topiary is from Marshall's and the pitcher is from Ross. If finding the lemons on this table were a drinking game we would all be in trouble!</div>
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This is our little lemon tree and yes it does resemble Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree after he puts an ornament on it! We are expecting a bumper crop this year!</div>
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Thanks for stopping by and letting me indulge in my lemons, lemons and more lemons tablescape. Here's a few more shots just in case you didn't get enough! Hey, that reminds me of what this is missing, a shot of Lemon cello! </div>
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Please be sure to stop by my sister's blog, <a href="http://creatingwonderfulspaces.blogspot.com/">Creating Wonderful Spaces</a>. I promise there will be no lemons in sight next week! </div>
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When we first moved here, our backyard looked like this. That glaring white vinyl fence isn't exactly an eyesore but it could use some softening up and some color! And what's with that random tree?<br />
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After having a pool installed (you can read about that <a href="http://robinfliessouth.blogspot.com/2012/05/backyard-before-and-after.html">HERE</a>), we had some palms planted and added lemon and lime trees. Things were definitely looking up but that fence was still glaring back at us! Our first attempt was a total failure. We bought some oleander's last summer (really too late in the season) since they were half price. They must have been diseased or something because they didn't grow, didn't bloom and eventually showed signs of impending death. We still wanted oleanders back there because they grow quickly and bloom all year long. Tip-not a good plant if you have pets as they are poisonous!</div>
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About a million bags of mulch later, it looked pretty good. Remember, we are here in Florida where things grow like crazy! There is no need to go to the expense of larger plants because these will grow very quickly (especially if we can avoid a hard frost this winter). Now we needed color! We took a quick trip to Lowe's this morning and picked out a variety of perennials. Even though it's in the 90's today, my husband was up to the task and started planting as soon as we got home. In the bright mid-day sun! He recovered quickly enough to play a round of golf this afternoon.</div>
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We hadn't intended on being so butterfly friendly but it seemed as if every plant we picked out was going to be attractive to our winged friends. Sounds good to me! Lowe's had a special section dedicated to Florida friendly plants that can tolerate the full sun we get here. All of them just happened to attract butterflies.</div>
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This is just a few of the flowers we have planted in our yard. Hibiscus, penta (not a true perennial but will keep going if there's no frost), Mexican petunia and I'm not sure what the other purple one is. We spent under $45 and they should last for years (fingers crossed).</div>
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If all goes well, I will do a before and after next spring and you non-Floridians will be shocked to see how much everything has grown. Thanks to my husband's hard work in less than ideal conditions, we have a more pleasing view and a nice setting to observe the butterflies!</div>
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By the way, that random tree just didn't make the cut in our landscaping design (it did, however, get cut!).</div>
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17031087073956572270noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512759317114834344.post-40540097649709341832012-05-23T17:03:00.002-04:002012-06-10T10:04:14.466-04:00Pottery Barn InspiredIf Pottery Barn were a girl in high school (I have a strange imagination) she would be the coolest girl at school. She would come up with all the great ideas that everyone would copy all the time. I'm sure I would try hard to sit at her lunch table so I wouldn't miss anything this amazing, yet down to earth, girl might say or do. And of course I would copy her every chance I get! That's what I did this week for my tablescape. It has that coastal vibe I love and gives me a chance to show off my new dishes. It's my third set of white dishes. Not that there's anything wrong with that, right? I think if there was such a thing as White Dishes Anonymous, the meetings would be pretty crowded! My table is inspired by this table from Pottery Barn a few years back. <br />
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As you view my table see if you can find the things I copied. and I will give you the answers at the end of the post. C'mon in and take a look.</div>
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My first goal was to use nothing but neutrals. </div>
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These are my new dishes from Beall's. The manufacturer is Thomson Pottery. I bought two sets so that I have a service for eight. Not only were they on sale but I used a coupon too. As irritating as it may be at times to get emails from your favorite stores, I have saved a ton of money with coupons or sale notices delivered to my in box. </div>
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The shell design on the border is on the modern side and the dishes work well with my GW spray painted chargers.</div>
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You will be seeing a lot of these straw placemats (IKEA or Walmart) this summer. I placed my teak handled flatware in the bowl (now where did I get that idea?)</div>
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I tried a few different napkins but decided on these brown plaid. I've never used them before because I kept thinking I only had 4 (I really need to inventory my things!) The napkin rings are one of two things on the table that came from my inspiring place (PB). </div>
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The other PB part is the champagne glasses (they look just fine sitting next to my Dollar Tree water goblets). </div>
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The centerpiece is a dough bowl (Kohl's) filled with sand, shells and candles. Here's a tip for you...did you know you can use grits instead of real sand? That's what I did here. Are you surprised that a Jersey (originally) girl has grits in her pantry? They were left over from the Shrimp and Grits I made. I make fried green tomatoes too. I love the recipes from Southern Living. My mother would be shocked!</div>
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Sorry, my candlelight pictures are so bad. I almost didn't include this one but I wanted to show how inviting the table looks with the soft light of candles. </div>
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So did you pick out which things I copied (blatantly stole!)? Here's my list...</div>
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-Neutral colors (although PB went for more white)</div>
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Pottery Barn went with more glass as a centerpiece but I liked the way the wooden bowl looked with the plaid napkins. I think I made it my own. So, if Pottery Barn were a girl in high school do you think she would mind that I copied her? I like to think she would be flattered.</div>
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Be sure to visit my sister's blog <a href="http://creatingwonderfulspaces.blogspot.com/2012/05/two-lessons-learned.html">Creating Wonderful Spaces</a> to see her beautiful outdoor table!</div>
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<br /></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17031087073956572270noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512759317114834344.post-8272861630011354892012-05-21T07:36:00.000-04:002012-05-24T19:44:12.900-04:00Kid's Guest RoomWhen I saw that Thrifty Decor Chick chose Kid's Room as this months selection I thought I was left out. After I got thinking, I decided to feature my Guest Room since it would work great for visitors of all ages. My son's friends stayed here recently but I don't think that's what Sarah (TDC) had in mind (they're in their mid-20's!). So sorry if I'm bending the rules a bit and I promise I won't cheat when the subject is finished basements or nurseries! I will definitely sit those out. <br />
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We already had one twin bed when my sister-in-law gave us another one. I've been into the coastal look lately and decided that would be a fun theme. If, and when, we have grandchildren of our own (no pressure kids!) this would be a nice room to make them feel like they were on vacation. It's still a work in progress but this is what we've completed so far.<br />
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The room is just big enough for the two twin beds and I used a dresser instead of a nightstand (great tip for small spaces). The dresser was my Aunt Ann's and I have no idea how old it is. I am still on the lookout for headboards so I have held off doing anything to the dresser. I may go with white wood, natural wicker, white iron or something else. </div>
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I found the lightweight quilts at Steinmart. I think they will look even better after they've been washed a few times and get that soft, vintage look to them. </div>
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For those rare cool nights here I wanted to add a blanket to the bottom of the beds. These are Ralph Lauren from TJ Maxx and were only $17 each. The are true white but can be washed.</div>
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I bought white sheet for the beds (love white sheets!) and bought 2 twin flat sheets to use as curtains for that casual look.</div>
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All I did was iron them and loosely clip them with curtain rings. I kept the curtain rod brown but I may wind up painting it white depending on the headboard decision.</div>
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A nice little prayer for young ones staying with us.</div>
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I had so much fun decorating the dresser top. You can read about that <a href="http://robinfliessouth.blogspot.com/2012/02/beachy-dresser-top.html">HERE</a>. </div>
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On the other side of the room is a large closet. I would like to get small trunks or luggage racks to place at the ends of the beds. That's about all that will fit in this room.</div>
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Another sign I added above the light switch. I didn't want to put too much in this room so there is plenty of room for guests and their belongings. </div>
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I apologize for not showing you a puppet theatre, train track or great toy storage but at this point of my life (in between children and grandchildren) this is what we need from this room!</div>
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-This is a great chance to do a fun theme. Children will change their minds often about how they want their rooms to look so spend your money in the right places(like good sturdy furniture ).</div>
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-Sheets make great curtains in these rooms. They are inexpensive and very long so you can hang your rods up high. You can often find them to match bedding too.</div>
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-Buy washable bedding and if it's the kind that looks better a little softer or more faded the better!</div>
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-Nothing beats crisp white sheets and they are easy to keep clean, Think white slipcovers.</div>
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-Don't forget lighting. Just an over head light is not enough. Think of reading bedtime stories or when they get older, wanting to reach over and turn out the light before falling asleep.</div>
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-I've had both hardwood and wall to wall carpet in bedrooms and as much as I love wood, I prefer carpeting in a bedroom-it's your personal choice.</div>
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-I have 6 underbed storage boxes under these 2 beds, the ones on wheels are even better. They hold a lot of stuff!</div>
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<a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2012/05/show-us-your-kids-rooms.html">Show Us Your House</a> at Thrifty Decor Chick<br />
<a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2012/05/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no115.html">Nifty Thrifty Tuesday</a> at Coastal Charm<br />
<a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2012/05/117th-table-top-tuesday.htm">Tabletop Tuesday</a> at A Stroll thru Life<br />
<a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2012/05/wow-us-wednesdays-67.html">Wow Us Wednesday</a> at Savvy Southern Style<br />
<a href="http://thriftydecorating-nikkiw.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Thursday</a> at Thrifty Decorating<br />
<a href="http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/2012/05/delightfully-inspiring-thursday-party_23.html">Delightfully Inspiring Thursday</a> at Delightful Order<br />
<a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/05/vintage-inspiration-89-french-laundry.html">Vintage Inspiration</a> at Common Ground<br />
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<br /></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17031087073956572270noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512759317114834344.post-7909756114972578292012-05-19T14:49:00.000-04:002012-05-20T21:10:32.823-04:00Beachy Porch on a BudgetIf you don't mind, I'm going to take you along on my train of thought for this makeover. We start on a Saturday afternoon a few months ago. I decide to watch (for the 5th or 6th time) Somethings Gotta Give. You remember that film, with Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson and that "to die for" beach house in the Hamptons? This time I really focused on the house. You can google it for even more information about the set designs. I just couldn't get the whole beach theme out of my mind so...are you still on the train with me? Just a few more stops. We were gearing up for non-stop house guests in March and we wanted to make one of our bedrooms guest worthy. I'm sure you have figured that I went with a beach vibe in there (post coming soon) but we are still on the train! While I was scouring, searching and hunting for things for that room, I found way more things than I needed. Coastal design is very trendy right now but it has always been a classic. Hmmm...what to do? Ok, train is coming into the station. I decided to decorate my front porch with a beach theme too. I like to change it out several times a year. For one thing, it forces you to tackle some outdoor cleaning!<br />
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A Welcome Mat is a must- have for a porch and this one is from Beall's. I can't remember exactly what I paid for it but I know it involved some sort of discount plus a $10 off coupon.</div>
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The top of my plant stand had gotten pretty bad so I topped it with an extra ceramic floor tile we had. Some of the plants are still from months ago but I added a vinca, penta and sweet potato vine. All of these do really well in the hot Florida sun. Surprisingly, my cabbage is doing well too. The ivory pots are new from Kmart (I never shop there but these are nice and were on sale) and the blue ceramic pot is from Ross (where I always shop!).</div>
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The dried bunch matches the wreaths and I added a starfish to one planter.</div>
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I picked up the shell while walking along the beach at Boca Grande about an hour or so south of here. It's an island that is so beautiful and charming no wonder a lot of very wealthy people have homes there. It's the perfect place to find whole shells. No story with the starfish (it's from Marshall's) but the matte silver matches the hardware on the front door.</div>
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I replaced my iron pineapple candle holder with this weathered look one (Ross $8).</div>
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This little flag came from my sister-in-law (Christmas Tree Shop) and I like that it has the brown color of my house along with the beachy blue. </div>
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I know it looks like our palm needs a good trim but you aren't supposed to remove the frond (palm leaf) until it's completely brown. I would ignore this rule, but my husband is sticking by it. It gives us something to argue about!</div>
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Just a quick story before I go. I took the baskets off the door(see Before picture) and wanted to take out the fake leaves and berries and store it all inside the house. Something told me to clean them out in the garage and sure enough a frog was happily inhabiting one of them and jumped right out at me and landed on my leg. Ew! I hope none of my neighbors saw me jumping around (or heard me scream!). Sorry, Kermit you will have to find another home!</div>
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I found these dishes at The Stationery Store on Main St. in Venice, FL. I love the warm, country feel they have.<br />
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I started with a gold placemat (Ross) so that the place setting didn't get sucked up into the glass table top.</div>
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The chargers are metal (Beall's Outlet) and the design edge mimics the plate edge. I found the four of them at two different stores but never could find any more.</div>
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My pineapple silverware was the obvious choice! The maker is Gingko and I got them at Amazon for a great price because the box had been previously opened. They were in perfect condition. I have a set for 12 and serving pieces too.</div>
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The napkin rings are from the same Venice store. I wound up buying 8 each of the plates and napkin rings. If you really love something, make sure you buy enough so that you can use it for guests.</div>
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The brown goblets are from Pier One (yes, the one's I got on clearance, with a coupon, use them all the time!) and the green ones are from Goodwill. </div>
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The centerpiece started with a tray from Ross. I have five or six trays and baskets in this same design. Sometimes I like to match, sometimes not. The ceramic jug is also from Ross and has a great crackled finish.</div>
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I filled it with a fern and these wonderful pineapple picks I found at Old Time Pottery.</div>
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This arrangement usually resides in my master bedroom on a table next to my reading (tv watching) chair.</div>
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I added 2 ceramic pineapples from Tuesday Morning. They were very inexpensive. You never know what you will find at that store and the prices always surprise me. They are either way too high or very low! I guess that's what keeps me coming back.</div>
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I finished filling the tray with these candles I found at Goodwill, brand new and still wrapped in plastic. One final pineapple for this tablescape...</div>
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Even my light fixture hanging over this table is a pineapple! I found it on Ebay for a great price. My favorite places (cheapest) to get lighting are Ebay and Overstock.</div>
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My first secret is that this is a second attempt at the tablescape. Yesterday, I set it up, took pictures and then edited them with Befunky.com (my Picnik replacement). What can I say, this table was BORING! </div>
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Did you notice the changes I made? I added the tray. Always a good way to ground your centerpiece, especially on a glass top. Then I added the green glasses to break up all the browns and gold. I usually try to tweak before I take and edit my pictures. That would have saved me a lot of time! Here is another picture of the after...</div>
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Much better, don't you agree? And the other secret...the pineapple plates are plastic! We eat out on our pool deck all the time so they really are practical. If I ever find them as a real plate I wouldn't hesitate to buy them too! <br />
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17031087073956572270noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512759317114834344.post-32579658715579229852012-05-15T19:19:00.000-04:002012-05-19T16:19:04.939-04:00Garden Stool Envy!Sometimes you just want to have something. It's not necessary for any real purpose. Still, it seems every time you open a magazine, there it is. Tucked into a beautifully decorated room. That perfect finishing touch. It can be used in a formal room or casual. Inside or out. And I want one! Now!<br />
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That was pretty easy, huh? No wonder I'm obsessed with garden stools. They seem to pop up in all my favorite rooms. One thing though, they can be pretty pricey. I wonder if anyone has figured out a way to knock one off that doesn't involve having your own kiln!</div>
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What's a girl to do? After some thought, I just did what I do best...shop! I do a little DIY, love to spray paint and make curtains with fabric glue but my best decorating skill has got to be shopping. I just happened to see a garden stool left on a register at a Ross store. I asked if it was for sale and had it been marked down yet since I know it was on the shelf for weeks. </div>
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But I did better! One scan and one markdown price later I paid less than $25 after tax. Not bad!</div>
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It's really not my colors but I figured for that price I could just spray paint it with a high gloss paint any color I want. Then it occurred to me that these were the perfect colors for my daughter's new apartment. She and her roommate already wanted plum and deep yelllow, so why not some teal and green? What a perfect inspiration piece for her! </div>
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For Mother's Day my daughter and I did the trifecta (shopping, movies and dinner!) and while we were at Marshall's we found this great area rug for $49.99. Doesn't it go great with the stool? I suggested she use it either on the floor or as a wall hanging in their living room. It will look great with the gray sectional her roommate is getting.</div>
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I just love a bargain! If you aren't lucky enough to find a one like I did, there are some nice garden stools, mostly solid colors, on Ebay, and at Pier One and Ballards. I'm hoping lightning will strike twice for me and I will come across one for me, too!</div>
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17031087073956572270noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512759317114834344.post-90551096742566064412012-05-12T18:15:00.003-04:002012-05-19T16:20:14.090-04:00Dollar Tree Shepherd HooksYears ago I would never shop at a Dollar Store but Dollar Tree has made a believer of me! I know most of the stuff is probably made in China but so is most of the stuff in every store these days. Recently I stopped in my local DT and found these cute little Shepherd hooks. They stand about 25" tall when staked in the ground. I'll bet you can't guess what they cost! Ha!<br />
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I bought three thinking that was a good, odd number. Isn't that one of those rules in decorating? One of those that I don't follow if I feel like using an even number?</div>
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I already had an idea of what to hang from them. These mason jars with the hanging wire came in a 3 pack from Ross. I just put a little white sand in the bottom, some shells and a votive candle. Not too original but it's a classic. That's why we all make these, right?</div>
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I also tried a little glass jar I found at Ross and used some colored stones for a different look. I happen to have 3 of these too. I guess I'm a believer of that odd number rule!</div>
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The guidelines for this table were easy for me to follow. I use things from my mother all the time and today is no different. I had two grandmothers in my life growing up and wish I had more things that were once theirs. I am always so envious of other tablescapers with all their heirlooms. I'm not sure how it happened that I have nothing from my maternal grandmother (youngest of 3 sisters, I guess) but I am lucky enough to have something from my paternal grandmother. I was five when she died and I don't remember her very well. I do remember her being very kind and patient with the four of us kids when we would visit her in upstate NY. I am using her cranberry glass decanter and cordial glasses. I think they are from the 1940's. I think I wound up with this set because of my blue and mauve decor in the 80's. At one time I had 4 glasses but a few years back I had a "dishes and glasses" accident. I had a wooden armoire in the corner of my living room for my overflow and I overloaded the shelves. When the shelf fell it sounded as if a train had come through the house. We lost a lot of things that day. I always wondered what finally made it give out. I hadn't put any thing in there for months! <br />
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I used my mother's Federalist Ironstone and added salad plates from Burlington Coat Factory and appetizer plates from Ross. The rattan chargers are from Goodwill and I've used them several times before. <br />
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I love this picture of my mother and me. When my mother gave you a hug you knew you were loved! </div>
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<br /></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17031087073956572270noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512759317114834344.post-82323233210395326582012-05-06T18:49:00.000-04:002012-05-17T23:24:17.820-04:00Backyard Before and AfterToday I'm featuring the biggest Before and After at my house, the back yard. This is what it looked like when we moved in Sept. 2010.<br />
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Not much to it and how do you like that hideous blue!?! The buyer who picked out everything in this house backed out of the deal a few days before closing. This was his color choice even though the rest of the neighborhood is all neutral colors. We had sold our home in NJ and were staying at my sister-in-laws and need a house that was already finished. Loved the house, hated the color. Luckily the builder knew they would need to change the color to sell it and let us pick out the new colors free of charge. We knew we wanted a pool, so as soon as we closed on the house the pool installers went to work.</div>
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I won't bore you with pictures from each day (we have them!) but here is how it looked the day they finished.</div>
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The past year or so we have done some landscaping, furnished the lanai (that will be another post) added the tiki torches, solar lights and bought the mandatory floats and noodles. This is what it looks like today.</div>
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I am able to have my herb garden outside year round here. Believe it or not, I just cut them back the other day. They are going crazy!</div>
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This is the first pool we've had so we did a lot of research before having it installed. Here's some things you might want to know if you're thinking about taking the plunge (get it?)</div>
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-This is considered a large pool here in FL (14' x 28') even though it seems much smaller than what we were used to in NJ</div>
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-We had the steps put on the side of the pool so that you can swim laps (which I do on occasion). This was important since my daughter was a college swimmer and I'm planning on Olympic caliber grandchildren! Just kidding! No pressure Allison!</div>
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-We picked out tile to coordinate with the house color.</div>
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-This is a salt water pool. It costs a little more than a regular pool but you will make up the savings quickly. Our costs for maintaining the pool are minimal (no chlorine) and the water doesn't smell, feels silky and doesn't turn your hair green or fade your bathing suit.</div>
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-Florida law requires all pools to have a child safety gate which installs easily if we need it. </div>
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-Remember that you will spend more time outside of the pool than in it, so make sure you allow for enough deck space for your lounge chairs, patio table, etc.</div>
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-It goes without saying that you should get several estimates, check references and the BBB and get every detail in writing. Never pay a large amount up front. We paid in several installments as the work progressed.</div>
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-Our installation took about a month because we had no problems and good weather. They never know what they might find when they start digging. Our installer told us he once found a car!</div>
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-There are all kinds of options available but remember that you will never get back what you paid for a pool (even in FL) so watch your bottom line.</div>
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-Most people have screened cages around their pools here in Florida. I love ours because I've always wanted a screened porch and we can be outside any time of day or night and not be bothered by the bugs (which we have plenty of here!)</div>
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-My husband does all the maintaining of our pool It doesn't take that much time but you have to be consistent and get the water tested regularly. We don't have to worry about opening and closing it here so he avoids that extra work.</div>
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It goes without saying that this is our favorite part of our house. We even used it for our Christmas card!</div>
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Before and After at <a href="http://www.thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2012/05/weekend-ramblings.html">Thrifty Decor Chick</a></div>
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Met Monday at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a></div>
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<a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/2012/04/welcome-to-69th-masterpiece-monday.html"><span style="color: #3471ff;">Masterpiece Monday</span></a> at Boogieboard Cottage</div>
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<a href="http://delectablehome.blogspot.com/2012/04/show-tell-14.html"><span style="color: #3471ff;">Show and Tell Monday</span></a> at The Delectable Home</div>
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<a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/05/welcome-to-inspiration-friday-no-65.html">Inspiration Friday</a> at At the Picket Fence</div>
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