tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45561367242102885582024-03-12T19:14:34.891-07:00360 of Our WorldChris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-51189323868729984822011-09-26T12:17:00.000-07:002011-09-26T12:19:29.596-07:00We've Moved!<div align="center">Please meet us at The Helm House by clicking the link and/or picture below! We can’t wait for you to see the new blog, but be kind, it’s still under construction and a definite work in progress! See you there!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://thehelmhouse.wordpress.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656749755217965106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 112px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bjvuCjUeewg/ToDP7n8LcDI/AAAAAAAACDs/O2u8YJuv4Ps/s400/Logo1_edited-1.png" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://thehelmhouse.wordpress.com/">https://thehelmhouse.wordpress.com/</a><br /><br /></div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-45496845024196710892011-08-23T06:50:00.000-07:002011-08-23T07:42:07.847-07:00Local Finds - Public Market Furniture<div align="center">One of my favorite places to browse for deals is Public Market Furniture in Willmar, MN. It is located behind the Casey's gas station on 19th Ave.</div>
<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wCClYWZlBbE/TlOyxjgg1gI/AAAAAAAACDc/B3td4Q37BW0/s1600/1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644051322440308226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wCClYWZlBbE/TlOyxjgg1gI/AAAAAAAACDc/B3td4Q37BW0/s400/1.JPG" border="0" /></a>They usually have a great selection of used furniture! And the place is huge, so it's fun to see what can be unearthed. We made a stop last weekend to check out nightstands and end tables when we were passing through town. So I whipped out my pocket camera to snap a few images for ya!
<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5JdYpMaUX0A/TlOyxWUbkbI/AAAAAAAACDU/bSqBzIINPBk/s1600/2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644051318899970482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5JdYpMaUX0A/TlOyxWUbkbI/AAAAAAAACDU/bSqBzIINPBk/s400/2.JPG" border="0" /></a> There are always tons or nearly new couches and sectionals right when you come in the door, most sets around $700!
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<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QiD_tlbSC4g/TlOyw94rJNI/AAAAAAAACDM/j-ir37lA0s0/s1600/IMG_0974.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644051312341099730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QiD_tlbSC4g/TlOyw94rJNI/AAAAAAAACDM/j-ir37lA0s0/s400/IMG_0974.JPG" border="0" /></a> They usually have some great rugs, priced very reasonably!
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<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QcYbdlpR4hw/TlOywN1ZerI/AAAAAAAACDE/xM5Isbw9Ung/s1600/IMG_0975.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644051299442457266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QcYbdlpR4hw/TlOywN1ZerI/AAAAAAAACDE/xM5Isbw9Ung/s400/IMG_0975.JPG" border="0" /></a> There were two pianos this time... something we don't see here a lot and they were both around $150 I believe. I have a dream of having a bunch of little girls someday, all taking piano lessons. Chris told me to keep dreaming!
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<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jXsiDDlikL0/TlOyvg1UI_I/AAAAAAAACC8/gBa_uwucyDk/s1600/IMG_0979.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644051287362511858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jXsiDDlikL0/TlOyvg1UI_I/AAAAAAAACC8/gBa_uwucyDk/s400/IMG_0979.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is where I stopped dead in my tracks and completely forgot why we were there! I have been fantasizing about lockers for a few months now and there they were... in pristine condition... but with a sticker of 195 bones, my happy bubble quickly deflated... I believe they are totally worth every penny - but just not in the budget at this point. Sad day, I had to walk away... but I am kicking myself and the hubsters says to just buy them - I think he just says that to shut me up, we have a relationship overflowing with love like that! :-)
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<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eeKynTU2l-U/TlOyX2diEbI/AAAAAAAACC0/C7n4FTqwFO4/s1600/IMG_0980.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644050880851481010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eeKynTU2l-U/TlOyX2diEbI/AAAAAAAACC0/C7n4FTqwFO4/s400/IMG_0980.JPG" border="0" /></a> I moved on... they have used appliances at great prices too. See the stainless steel flattop on the left? That beauty sold of $150.
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<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X-9UoHPZcxc/TlOyXW3IW1I/AAAAAAAACCs/91E7sJExfi8/s1600/IMG_0983.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644050872368913234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X-9UoHPZcxc/TlOyXW3IW1I/AAAAAAAACCs/91E7sJExfi8/s400/IMG_0983.JPG" border="0" /></a> Finally I found my focus. Here were two nightstands that looked pretty decent but were marked $65 a piece, not exactly what I am looking for and they were pretty new to the store, so not a whole lot of wiggle room on price.
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<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p_Ld2mZO4Ow/TlOyW-ODztI/AAAAAAAACCk/5QjytGZ7NbU/s1600/IMG_0984.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644050865754197714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p_Ld2mZO4Ow/TlOyW-ODztI/AAAAAAAACCk/5QjytGZ7NbU/s400/IMG_0984.JPG" border="0" /></a> This pretty table was only $369, I thought that was a decent deal - but I've got other plans, and only brought a car.
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<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K9roZGIsDWw/TlOyWbTUq3I/AAAAAAAACCc/vXwB53asDCQ/s1600/IMG_0986.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644050856381033330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K9roZGIsDWw/TlOyWbTUq3I/AAAAAAAACCc/vXwB53asDCQ/s400/IMG_0986.JPG" border="0" /></a> Another nightstand with the same $65 tag, and small dressers for $50 each. Still too new, not budging on price. So I walked away...
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<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GzB1RMNiw6Y/TlOyWBtb_TI/AAAAAAAACCU/RiME7zs8hjg/s1600/IMG_0989.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644050849511243058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GzB1RMNiw6Y/TlOyWBtb_TI/AAAAAAAACCU/RiME7zs8hjg/s400/IMG_0989.JPG" border="0" /></a> This cute little table was just handing out, but he was a whopping $35! Definitely too much when you're used to auction prices - this would go for $2 (like Chris' current nightstand seen <a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2010/11/big-picture.html">HERE</a>)!
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<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5rDJM0QKK5U/TlOxncVD6pI/AAAAAAAACCM/_w1m-7Sr8mo/s1600/IMG_0990.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644050049202907794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5rDJM0QKK5U/TlOxncVD6pI/AAAAAAAACCM/_w1m-7Sr8mo/s400/IMG_0990.JPG" border="0" /></a> Then we headed upstairs, this is where the deals are!
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<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C4FKQzLbmB8/TlOxm8XpVpI/AAAAAAAACCE/mzGMbqPwZ-E/s1600/IMG_0991.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644050040623814290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C4FKQzLbmB8/TlOxm8XpVpI/AAAAAAAACCE/mzGMbqPwZ-E/s400/IMG_0991.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is the furniture that has spent a little bit of time here...
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<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fg2TwbNUeMc/TlOxmU1UKqI/AAAAAAAACB8/meFHk36MOg8/s1600/IMG_0992.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644050030010837666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fg2TwbNUeMc/TlOxmU1UKqI/AAAAAAAACB8/meFHk36MOg8/s400/IMG_0992.JPG" border="0" /></a> A vast array of haggling to be had!
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<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ScXqNzX5OCU/TlOxl8Dre4I/AAAAAAAACB0/2rO8W40P4rY/s1600/IMG_0994.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644050023360199554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ScXqNzX5OCU/TlOxl8Dre4I/AAAAAAAACB0/2rO8W40P4rY/s400/IMG_0994.JPG" border="0" /></a> First up we saw these dining room chairs... six of them, two of which where captains chairs. We came up with a makeover plan for them and then just decided to nix it. They were asking 139 bones, and even though we know they would be willing to negotiate price, we just knew the would be more work then we wanted to commit.
<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644056149587443602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sWOB5aI9D3U/TlO3KiCEv5I/AAAAAAAACDk/XlyAQiqxA7o/s400/IMG_0998.JPG" border="0" />This table got the creative juices flowing again. At $139 for the four chairs, table and bench - we almost called off our entire table making plan - but in the end we determined it was too chunky. I never thought those words would leave my mouth, because I am a super chunky lovin' kinda gal!
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<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Zv3ko83iy1E/TlOw-3bZciI/AAAAAAAACBk/VaSqW6uNoSM/s1600/IMG_1001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644049352102605346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Zv3ko83iy1E/TlOw-3bZciI/AAAAAAAACBk/VaSqW6uNoSM/s400/IMG_1001.JPG" border="0" /></a> This dresser/buffet was only $75 and I was picturing it in a coat of white... dreamy...
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<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NFcV-Ox1WbA/TlOw-acVj5I/AAAAAAAACBc/hz4WZqr2R2U/s1600/IMG_1004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644049344321916818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NFcV-Ox1WbA/TlOw-acVj5I/AAAAAAAACBc/hz4WZqr2R2U/s400/IMG_1004.JPG" border="0" /></a> I pulled this dusty little fella out of a corner. He wasn't marked, but I figured for $3 we could have taken him home... he's still chilling at the store but I may visit him another time to see if he is still available!
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<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-utyNzZwSCUA/TlOw99SJL-I/AAAAAAAACBU/qOMXZxBBMWk/s1600/IMG_1005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644049336494534626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-utyNzZwSCUA/TlOw99SJL-I/AAAAAAAACBU/qOMXZxBBMWk/s400/IMG_1005.JPG" border="0" /></a> These gals were just mingling in the corner... they read $20-35 each, and the little brown, tufted, wheeled ottoman in the back was marked $19... it was a consideration, but I only wanted to pay 5 smackers and was declined, so I walked away (see a trend)?
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<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RYwOBgCW9Kc/TlOw9SzzioI/AAAAAAAACBM/jqU9c2WW_ZM/s1600/IMG_1006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644049325092997762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RYwOBgCW9Kc/TlOw9SzzioI/AAAAAAAACBM/jqU9c2WW_ZM/s400/IMG_1006.JPG" border="0" /></a> That's when I fell in love with this gem. He had me at hello. I told Chris he better not me more than $20, and I was surprised with the lowest sticker of the day at $15! I snatched him up, no haggling needed, he was mine!
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<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KcDljq_CV8g/TlOw89kRt-I/AAAAAAAACBE/vc16o-eS2kk/s1600/IMG_1009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644049319390722018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KcDljq_CV8g/TlOw89kRt-I/AAAAAAAACBE/vc16o-eS2kk/s400/IMG_1009.JPG" border="0" /></a> There was another spiffy fella, looking brand spanking new (even the hardware was still wrapped). This shiny man was only $65, if I had a place to put him I would have squeezed him in the car!
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<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z8hsgrjomqI/TlOwldDsVYI/AAAAAAAACA8/QSax03qrlR8/s1600/IMG_1008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644048915527128450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z8hsgrjomqI/TlOwldDsVYI/AAAAAAAACA8/QSax03qrlR8/s400/IMG_1008.JPG" border="0" /></a> As with most thrift stores, there are always items that make the two of us chuckle - such as these mermaidesque chairs, complete with pink shag seats.
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<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-shv5oDSbpHk/TlOwj1E5ZuI/AAAAAAAACAs/Nn0VWO4f8Rc/s1600/IMG_1011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644048887614891746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-shv5oDSbpHk/TlOwj1E5ZuI/AAAAAAAACAs/Nn0VWO4f8Rc/s400/IMG_1011.JPG" border="0" /></a> And there are the items that make we laugh from afar, but upon closer inspection - I begin to love. This love seat was one of those moments, I could totally see her happily residing in our porch - Chris didn't have the same vision.
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<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x0F4YAlSCBE/TlOwjRr9uJI/AAAAAAAACAk/kRTWHkTRTxk/s1600/IMG_1012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644048878115076242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x0F4YAlSCBE/TlOwjRr9uJI/AAAAAAAACAk/kRTWHkTRTxk/s400/IMG_1012.JPG" border="0" /></a> I found this gal in the corner. I have an obsession with chairs of this style (seen <a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2011/03/chair-makeover.html">HERE</a> and <a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2011/06/estate-sale-chairs.html">HERE</a>)... but she was a tad pricey at $20 and needed lots of TLC, so we said our goodbyes cause the lady working the store wasn't in a bargaining sort of mood.
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<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QFR1kj-gT90/TlOwi87FzrI/AAAAAAAACAc/XOqxbwoe50A/s1600/IMG_1013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644048872541376178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QFR1kj-gT90/TlOwi87FzrI/AAAAAAAACAc/XOqxbwoe50A/s400/IMG_1013.JPG" border="0" /></a> I was even able to pass on the white ceramic skull... only 20 bones (haha, punny huh!? no!? moving on...) Even though white ceramics make me weak in the knees.</div>
<br /><div>Well that was our Public Market Furniture adventure last weekend. Went in for nightstands or end tables and left with a coffee table for $15 - pretty typical of me. Things to Note: always take time to browse, check every corner, feel out the employees (not literally) and don't be afraid to haggle - the worst they can do is say "no".</div>
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<br /></div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-43669744846780667882011-08-22T07:42:00.001-07:002011-08-22T07:58:20.885-07:00Finding a Groove<div align="center">Do you ever have those days where nothing seems to go right? Well I have had a few of those lately... everything from finish the guest room to working on a new blog, my online photo class to overpriced auction bids, and ever increasing housework to a truck that just isn't making par... Really those days have been piling up. So last week, one night, I cracked. I'd had enough. I told Chris to go away for a few minutes and let me do something I was good at!</div>
<br /><div align="center">I needed to reboot. I needed just a few minutes to DO something that I was good at. So Chris headed out the door and I went into the den to grab supplies. I was waiting on doing some quick projects until after the guest room was finished but after having a losing battle with the nail gun I caved. I turned on the iPod and headed straight for the scrabble board to pound out a quick project!</div>
<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9zhf9lzFMbQ/TlJrfeX02lI/AAAAAAAACAU/XIq-w0fOAkY/s1600/IMG_4675.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643691471521765970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9zhf9lzFMbQ/TlJrfeX02lI/AAAAAAAACAU/XIq-w0fOAkY/s400/IMG_4675.JPG" border="0" /></a> A few months back I decided that I wanted some sort of message board in the Peacock Room. A place to leave little notes for visitors... and a scrabble board was going to be my solution. I snapped one up from a local thrift store for $1 a while ago and was surprised to discover later on that it even had <em>all</em> it's tiles! The paint and brush I had on hand so it was time to start!
<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--aHVuwF-lOs/TlJrZvanQnI/AAAAAAAACAM/vPV-tFHtKOg/s1600/IMG_4676.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643691373017645682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--aHVuwF-lOs/TlJrZvanQnI/AAAAAAAACAM/vPV-tFHtKOg/s400/IMG_4676.JPG" border="0" /></a> I wanted the boards to have a splash of color, so I decided to paint them.
<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l0rco3GjikQ/TlJrZOYwHeI/AAAAAAAACAE/WvmjE14kX3w/s1600/IMG_4677.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643691364151467490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l0rco3GjikQ/TlJrZOYwHeI/AAAAAAAACAE/WvmjE14kX3w/s400/IMG_4677.JPG" border="0" /></a> I wasn't sure if I wanted a full coat or a distressed looking coat... after doing one of both, I decided a full coat was more my style! So I added two complete coats...
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<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W2Mk1rIT3lQ/TlJrMjL4kTI/AAAAAAAAB_8/qnhmfeHXbQ8/s1600/IMG_4681.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643691146396340530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W2Mk1rIT3lQ/TlJrMjL4kTI/AAAAAAAAB_8/qnhmfeHXbQ8/s400/IMG_4681.JPG" border="0" /></a> And that's it! One project that made me feel complete!
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<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nmkfqumE7sQ/TlJrMOqVw2I/AAAAAAAAB_0/x5Aev71Ky5k/s1600/IMG_4682.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643691140886938466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nmkfqumE7sQ/TlJrMOqVw2I/AAAAAAAAB_0/x5Aev71Ky5k/s400/IMG_4682.JPG" border="0" /></a> All it took was 5 minutes, $1.00 and the Black Eyed Peas to make the world right again! Happy Monday!</div>
<br /><div>PS - Chris came back with a part-time job after my reboot, yay for more auction moo-lah!</div></div>
<br /></div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-68042538425203098512011-08-17T14:07:00.000-07:002011-08-17T14:10:22.935-07:00Simply Happy Moments<div align="center">Sorry. This week has been super crazy… I am trying to catch up on lots of stuff… My last weekend was filled with busy-ness, trying to take/edit photos, finish up an online photo class that ends Monday, auctions, house projects, random projects, clean house, Chris’ birthday, craziness at my real job and now tonight I get to spend some time with my baby munchkin before she heads off to college tomorrow. Wow, wasn’t feeling overly emotional about that until just now. Dang, I’m not going to cry…</div>
<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W-gxBVxnnAo/Tkwt1VY9psI/AAAAAAAAB_s/qRLqEBSrkXw/s1600/IMG_4522edited.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641934827486553794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W-gxBVxnnAo/Tkwt1VY9psI/AAAAAAAAB_s/qRLqEBSrkXw/s400/IMG_4522edited.jpg" border="0" /></a>So, I embraced a few moments that helped me relaxed and brought on simple happiness. This photo represents one of those moments. I arrived early for a photo shoot last Thursday evening, and got to spend a few minutes just soaking in the sun and views. This was a simply happy moment. Happy Wednesday, I promise to be back soon.</div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-44448670707432560522011-08-10T09:02:00.000-07:002011-08-10T09:42:39.689-07:00Wednesday Wishes - Window Treatments<div align="center">So last week I wished for ways to bounce light around my house… this week seems a little opposite of last week. This week I’ll wish for ways to keep light out of my house. Let me rephrase. During the day, we like our windows open, but at night we don’t like the neighbors looking in, so essentially I guess we are still talking about “keeping light in” in a roundabout way… good, glad that’s settled, let’s move on!
<br />During the summer it is not much of a concern, seeing that it doesn’t get dark until later… but during the winter months when it is dark outside before we even get home from work, our lives are on display for whoever wants to see (for the most part). We have white wood blinds on all the windows, with the exception of the big picture windows… and it’s been this way since we bought the house over a year ago. So our goal is to get some window treatments up before the darkening winter gets here, and all of our neighbors get to watch our “morbid” tastes in TV (FYI - True Blood is amazing! And we can’t wait for the next season of Walking Dead to start!)
<br />Our biggest hesitation is the darn price tag on curtains! Mylanta, they are spendy… I have looked at all that my small town has to offer, and I’m just not happy with the solid colors offered by Walmart… so I hopped on the internet as usual, only to have a severe case of sticker shock to follow. Let me share my wishes, and ideas that I’ve come up with to get the nod of approval from the hubby.</div>
<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3mO3nPoIK1A/TkKwL_5TWRI/AAAAAAAAB_k/rEiRTZnLyy8/s1600/ZG%2B-%2BMimosa%2BPanels%2B-%2BAquamarine%2B-%2B%252459.95.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639263403598108946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3mO3nPoIK1A/TkKwL_5TWRI/AAAAAAAAB_k/rEiRTZnLyy8/s400/ZG%2B-%2BMimosa%2BPanels%2B-%2BAquamarine%2B-%2B%252459.95.jpg" border="0" /></a> I have been going lots of thinking about curtains in the guest room, and at first I feel in love with these beauties from Z Gallerie (Mimosa Panels in Aquamarine) but they were $59.95/panel. That means that for the one guestroom, it would be $239.80... so I moved on.
<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2QZHo71dfDs/TkKwLosftzI/AAAAAAAAB_c/fotvGasf8-I/s1600/WE%2B-%2BAllegra%2BHicks%2BPalm%2BPrint%2BWindow%2BPanel%2B-%2B%252464.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639263397370378034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2QZHo71dfDs/TkKwLosftzI/AAAAAAAAB_c/fotvGasf8-I/s400/WE%2B-%2BAllegra%2BHicks%2BPalm%2BPrint%2BWindow%2BPanel%2B-%2B%252464.jpg" border="0" /></a>I still couldn't quit dreaming... I found these Allegra Hicks Palm Print Window Panels at West Elm for $64/panel. Then I made the mistake of staying on the West Elm site and discovering these...
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<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZMu7O47REs/TkKwF2bd2tI/AAAAAAAAB_U/27SQv1NEMkI/s1600/WE%2B-%2BKhadi%2BBlockprint%2BWindow%2BPanel-%2B%252449.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639263297977834194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZMu7O47REs/TkKwF2bd2tI/AAAAAAAAB_U/27SQv1NEMkI/s400/WE%2B-%2BKhadi%2BBlockprint%2BWindow%2BPanel-%2B%252449.jpg" border="0" /></a>The Khadi Blockprint Window Panels for $49/panel and these... <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EjqyiVKZCrQ/TkKwFTfgacI/AAAAAAAAB_M/XVHRzUhmY-M/s1600/WE%2B-%2BCotton%2BCanvas%2BFaux%2BBead%2BWindow%2BPane%2Bl-%2B%252444.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639263288599538114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EjqyiVKZCrQ/TkKwFTfgacI/AAAAAAAAB_M/XVHRzUhmY-M/s400/WE%2B-%2BCotton%2BCanvas%2BFaux%2BBead%2BWindow%2BPane%2Bl-%2B%252444.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Cotton Canvas Faux Bead Window Panels for $44/panel... Now these are all gorgeous, but most of all they seem simple. Essentially I am loving the patterns, there is nothing extremely unique with their shape... so I am now hunting fabrics that I like and considering just sewing some up myself! Sounds easy in my head - that probably means it will make me frustrated.
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<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7DQk6ZCj-nI/TkKt7tZJNPI/AAAAAAAAB_E/mPdjOXuoxeI/s1600/BALLARD%2B-%2BDeux%2BRuban%2BLinen%2BPanel%2B-%2B%252489.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639260924730225906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7DQk6ZCj-nI/TkKt7tZJNPI/AAAAAAAAB_E/mPdjOXuoxeI/s400/BALLARD%2B-%2BDeux%2BRuban%2BLinen%2BPanel%2B-%2B%252489.jpg" border="0" /></a> For the living room/dining room/den windows I immediately fell in love with these! The Deux Ruban Linen Panel from Ballard Designs. The more I looked at it... they are cheap (maybe not at Ballard, but I could possibly find at JoAnn Fabrics and use a coupon) linen fabric with ribbon sewn on! I can do that! At least I think I can...
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<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HX4YNrTxd9g/TkKtskdLetI/AAAAAAAAB-8/I0ZbYCgIvwc/s1600/Roman%2BShades%2B1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639260664633195218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HX4YNrTxd9g/TkKtskdLetI/AAAAAAAAB-8/I0ZbYCgIvwc/s400/Roman%2BShades%2B1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Lastly, came the issue of what to do in the kitchen... I love roman shades! They seem uber expensive and I can never seem to find ones that I adore top to bottom... I like how they show the trim around a window and think they would work great in our kitchen, as well as both of our bathrooms (I would also like to snatch that light fixture up, very.... gourd like!?)!
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<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eT1KPGV65ks/TkKtsc-kUdI/AAAAAAAAB-0/ZJSIVEZ19Ls/s1600/Roman%2BShades%2B2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639260662625751506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 334px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eT1KPGV65ks/TkKtsc-kUdI/AAAAAAAAB-0/ZJSIVEZ19Ls/s400/Roman%2BShades%2B2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Like this! And I'll take that tub to go!
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<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_VyulIDU7us/TkKtsKuCbiI/AAAAAAAAB-s/jzNQfI-8TTA/s1600/Roman%2BShades%2B3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639260657724583458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 221px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_VyulIDU7us/TkKtsKuCbiI/AAAAAAAAB-s/jzNQfI-8TTA/s400/Roman%2BShades%2B3.jpg" border="0" /></a> So I've decided that I might just have to whip some up myself, ala Martha Stewart and her tutorial <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/271995/make-your-own-roman-shades">HERE</a>. That way I can pick any fabric and details I'd like!
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<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MS_YSHsnkU4/TkKtAOY0QoI/AAAAAAAAB-k/BF1Y6cQ6dnY/s1600/Ballard%2BFabric%2B-%2BRange%2B%252418%2Bto%2B%252438%2Bper%2Byard.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639259902795072130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 103px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MS_YSHsnkU4/TkKtAOY0QoI/AAAAAAAAB-k/BF1Y6cQ6dnY/s400/Ballard%2BFabric%2B-%2BRange%2B%252418%2Bto%2B%252438%2Bper%2Byard.jpg" border="0" /></a> Like any of these from Ballard Design where they sell by the yard, these four range from $18 - $38 per yard... but I think I could get away with only one yard per window.
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<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QSsouVPqZ1s/TkKs_0-CReI/AAAAAAAAB-c/4y9Y5hwLSOI/s1600/Amy%2BButler%2BFabric%2B-%2BAverage%2B%25248.98%2Bper%2Byard.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639259895971857890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 107px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QSsouVPqZ1s/TkKs_0-CReI/AAAAAAAAB-c/4y9Y5hwLSOI/s400/Amy%2BButler%2BFabric%2B-%2BAverage%2B%25248.98%2Bper%2Byard.jpg" border="0" /></a> Or one of these Amy Butler designs, available on <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.fabric.com">fabric.com </a>for under $10 per yard! Lots of ideas keep following, so I just pin them away to bring up later. Hope everyone is having a great week, I'm off to find us another distrubing TV show to watch once our curtains go up! Happy Wednesday!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br /></div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-76518514530476998242011-08-09T05:35:00.000-07:002011-08-10T09:44:58.448-07:00Making Happy Saturday Mornings<div align="center">It's only Tuesday, and I'm already shot... so I thought I would post about what makes me happy! Saturday morning caramel rolls are a favorite at our house! I don't normally post any recipes on this blog, because I am not a great cook - but there are certain things that I do well at and caramel rolls are one of them! On Friday night I set out two loaves of frozen white bread dough, as soon as Chris sees it we both get excited for Saturday morning!</div>
<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7X1jDUItv8s/TkEvGTUIW1I/AAAAAAAAB-U/ksGuimcowck/s1600/IMG_8109.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638839993754999634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7X1jDUItv8s/TkEvGTUIW1I/AAAAAAAAB-U/ksGuimcowck/s400/IMG_8109.JPG" border="0" /></a> While we may cheat on the dough and use frozen, our caramel is what the rolls delectable! It is my mother-in-law's recipe for Perfect Caramel. Gather all of your caramel ingredients:</div>
<br /><div align="center">1 C. Brown Sugar</div>
<br /><div align="center">1/4 C. Sour Cream</div>
<br /><div align="center">1/3 C. Butter</div>
<br /><div align="center">1 Tbsp. White Syrup
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<br /><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1NpgWtilk7s/TkEvF92_bII/AAAAAAAAB-M/rXLrBEKk8p4/s1600/IMG_8111.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638839987995634818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1NpgWtilk7s/TkEvF92_bII/AAAAAAAAB-M/rXLrBEKk8p4/s400/IMG_8111.JPG" border="0" /></a> Melt all of the above ingredients in a sauce pan, just until melted. You don't want to cook too long or your caramel will become hard in the oven.
<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GfoVUh7hH-k/TkEvFXZsAdI/AAAAAAAAB-E/9qm8TDXAvQ0/s1600/IMG_8112.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638839977672180178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GfoVUh7hH-k/TkEvFXZsAdI/AAAAAAAAB-E/9qm8TDXAvQ0/s400/IMG_8112.JPG" border="0" /></a> Pour your caramel into the botton of a 13x9" pan. (See the thawed bread dough in the background? I put it on a cutting board and cover it "loosely" with plastic wrap, allowing it to rise, but not to <em>break free</em> - exposed areas will become crusty.)
<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g8k4a4S-mrQ/TkEuRvqJLxI/AAAAAAAAB98/QgemE6YVGGs/s1600/IMG_8114.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638839090830454546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g8k4a4S-mrQ/TkEuRvqJLxI/AAAAAAAAB98/QgemE6YVGGs/s400/IMG_8114.JPG" border="0" /></a> Next I grab one of my loaves of raised dough. I flour my counter tip and roll it out. Once I have a nice flatten area, I spread it with butter and then sprinkle on brown sugar and cinnamin.
<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-asiv6IPiNPI/TkEuRAr5FdI/AAAAAAAAB90/nyrdBvzEjts/s1600/IMG_8115.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638839078221321682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-asiv6IPiNPI/TkEuRAr5FdI/AAAAAAAAB90/nyrdBvzEjts/s400/IMG_8115.JPG" border="0" /></a> Then you roll it up and slice into six even rolls. Follow the same process for the second loaf by flattening, spreading, sprinkling, rolling and cutting.
<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ga4ili9CxrI/TkEp2tnCPAI/AAAAAAAAB9s/mCv1Wd8QIPc/s1600/IMG_8118.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638834228377566210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ga4ili9CxrI/TkEp2tnCPAI/AAAAAAAAB9s/mCv1Wd8QIPc/s400/IMG_8118.JPG" border="0" /></a> Almost done! Next put your rolls in your caramel pan and preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Now we need to let the rolls rise a little bit. I place my pan on the stove to help it rise and cover it with a dish towel for about 25-30 minutes. Then I pop them in the oven for another 25-30 minutes of baking, remove them when they are golden brown.
<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I7kQsrOccHM/TkEp2HxfUDI/AAAAAAAAB9k/w1VTku6X6-w/s1600/IMG_8127.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638834218220867634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I7kQsrOccHM/TkEp2HxfUDI/AAAAAAAAB9k/w1VTku6X6-w/s400/IMG_8127.JPG" border="0" /></a> Let the rest for 10 minutes, then flip them into another pan or onto a cookie sheet. We like to eat ours right then and there! Ooey Gooey Yummy Goodness... now I'm hungry... bring on Saturday! </p>
<br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/"><em>Linking to Remodelaholic</em></a></p>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-12225888167104102942011-08-05T04:58:00.001-07:002011-08-05T05:04:35.652-07:00World Champ<div align="center">You may remember last Summer when I expressed my proudness of my favorite little man, <a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2010/07/pedal-pull-champ.html">HERE</a>. He spent the Summer of 2010 sweeping pedal pulls throughout Southern Minnesota. Then he went on to win that State Pedal Pull for his division. Shortly after that he became the National Champion!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--A8Pek9FpwY/TjvbDRLGHYI/AAAAAAAAB9M/FMKJukLOWyE/s1600/downsized950731111343950001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637340207780339074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--A8Pek9FpwY/TjvbDRLGHYI/AAAAAAAAB9M/FMKJukLOWyE/s400/downsized950731111343950001.jpg" border="0" /></a> Well all those wins lead him to the International Pedal Pull last weekend, and he kept up his winning streak - pulling to an International Champ! Congrats to my favorite World Champ! We are so proud of you DaShawn!</div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-61074060570625851052011-08-03T16:36:00.000-07:002011-08-03T16:46:54.253-07:00Wednesday Wishes - Mirrors<div align="center">I have been looking at mirrors for over a year. We have a pretty large house, and lots of windows (19 that actually will be replaced, but more on that down the road, got to save the pennies) - BUT there are only 4 windows on the South side of the house (one of which is a tiny one in the downstairs bathroom, the blinds are always closed in there.</div><br /><div align="center">So in order to help bounce light around the house, I have been looking into lots of mirrors. The issue is that all of them I yearn for are out of my budget...</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pNDrjjThk80/Tjnb3gth_HI/AAAAAAAAB9E/E8p767j1sis/s1600/PB%2BEagan%2BMultipanel%2BLarge%2BMirror%2B-%2B%2524699.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636778155351080050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 383px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 344px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pNDrjjThk80/Tjnb3gth_HI/AAAAAAAAB9E/E8p767j1sis/s400/PB%2BEagan%2BMultipanel%2BLarge%2BMirror%2B-%2B%2524699.jpg" border="0" /></a> Take this one for example. I have been in love with this mirror for years! It is the Eagan Multipanel Large Mirror from Pottery Barn, and has a price tag of $699 online right now. Trust me, I think it is worth every stinking penny - but my hubby disagrees.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RWkuctCmPvw/Tjnb3TTKmWI/AAAAAAAAB88/PE9o81zZ4Nw/s1600/PB%2BBrussel%2BRound%2BMirror%2B-%2B%2524299.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636778151750834530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 383px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 344px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RWkuctCmPvw/Tjnb3TTKmWI/AAAAAAAAB88/PE9o81zZ4Nw/s400/PB%2BBrussel%2BRound%2BMirror%2B-%2B%2524299.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the Brussel Round Mirror, also from Pottery Barn, but it's a whopping $299 clams! Yikes... just keep looking, I will eventually find one that it within budget. <br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X6hQRiGy3cQ/Tjnb3dL9xxI/AAAAAAAAB80/clExa-wWXf0/s1600/WE%2BFloating%2BWood%2BFloor%2BMirror%2B-%2B%2524399.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636778154404988690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 363px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 363px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X6hQRiGy3cQ/Tjnb3dL9xxI/AAAAAAAAB80/clExa-wWXf0/s400/WE%2BFloating%2BWood%2BFloor%2BMirror%2B-%2B%2524399.jpg" border="0" /></a> Lastly, this drool-worthly beauty from West Elm is the Floating Wood Floor Mirror for $399. Isn't she beautiful!?</div><br /><div>While buying each of these is definitely out of the budget - DIYing some (or all) should come in at a much cheaper price! Can't wait to wrap up some other projects, and hopefully come back to these in a couple of months. I've got all sorts of plans I can't wait to put into action! Happy Wednesday!</div><br /></div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-89234077182256311512011-08-02T08:05:00.000-07:002011-08-02T08:24:24.918-07:00Pinterest Challenge - Mosaic Wall Art<div align="center">Today I am partaking in the <span style="color:#cc33cc;"><a href="http://www.bowerpowerblog.com/2011/07/the-pinterest-challenge-summer-edition/">Pinterest Challenge</a></span>! This was a brilliant idea thought up by <span style="color:#cc33cc;"><a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2011/08/320-pins/">Sherry</a></span>, <span style="color:#cc33cc;"><a href="http://www.bowerpowerblog.com/2011/08/the-pinterest-challenge-project/">Katie</a></span>, <span style="color:#cc33cc;"><a href="http://www.stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/pinterest-challenge-is-all-done-check-it-out-folks.html">Emily</a></span> & <span style="color:#cc33cc;"><a href="http://joeyandlana.com/joey-and-lana-home/2011/8/2/pinterest-challenge-time.html">Lana</a></span>. We are always pinning away on <span style="color:#cc33cc;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a></span> (if you're not, you should be!)... but we pin, pin, pin and don't every do anything about it.</div><br /><div align="center">So they decided to make a seasonal challenge, and I jumped on board, but have to say that I am not all that happy with my first project in the challenge.<br /></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_XsR7zpDUU8/TjgSdSMmE3I/AAAAAAAAB8k/qTqrp7yzYAs/s1600/pinterest-challenge.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636275227964347250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_XsR7zpDUU8/TjgSdSMmE3I/AAAAAAAAB8k/qTqrp7yzYAs/s400/pinterest-challenge.jpg" border="0" /></a> See months ago I started this project, thinking it would be a breeze, HA! Just a warning, this project is not for the faint of heart. But here it is, my wall art for the <span style="color:#cc33cc;"><a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2011/08/guest-room-progress.html">Peacock Room</a></span>, made of paper mosiac pieces!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636275725276078994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bGoiQUOjIyw/TjgS6O0845I/AAAAAAAAB8s/oPqtIDjads4/s400/IMG_4368EDIT.jpg" border="0" />I originally pinned a similar tutorial from <span style="color:#cc33cc;"><a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2010/03/creative-guest-remodelaholic-pottery.html">Remodelaholic</a></span>, and pretty much followed the directions only adjusting mine to look more "subway tile-ish" with 1x3 inch rechtangles. This is a 24x48 inch piece of plywood that I painted black and then glued all those little suckers on! (Oh, I cut them out using my Silhouette, so that only took about 30 minutes. No joke, I bet I have 15+ hours into this project now that it is done. Being that it took place over the course of months - I lost all my pictures for the process... honestly, if it weren't for the Challenge, this baby would still be in the closet! So thanks ladies! Once we are finished with the Peacock Room, it will be hung on the wall.<br />Project Cost Breakdown for a 24x48 inch wall art: Plywood (Menards) = $2.48, Paper (Scrapbook Store) = $1.89, Paint (Had on Hand) = $0.00, Modge Podge (Had on Hand) = $0.00 </p><br /><p align="center"><strong>Total Cost: $4.37 - Very cheap, but very time consuming!</strong></p>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-77651002745363808762011-08-01T11:37:00.000-07:002011-08-01T12:03:57.332-07:00Guest Room Progress<div align="center">This weekend we got everything caulked! Woo Hoo!</div><br /><div align="center">For those who remember, this started as a simple paint job nearly 8 months ago! And then we just started tearing things out! Well do to time constraints, and the fact that we had absolutely no plan going into this, it has taken FOREVER! But it is only one of the guest room, so we haven't lost any living space - this is the reason it hasn't been an urgent matter.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnFymUXQBY4/TjbzLmBuiyI/AAAAAAAAB8Y/d9bvqbEqS0k/s1600/IMG_4347.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635959364212656930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnFymUXQBY4/TjbzLmBuiyI/AAAAAAAAB8Y/d9bvqbEqS0k/s400/IMG_4347.JPG" border="0" /></a> You can see our first post <a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2011/01/going-gray.html">HERE</a>. We removed the akward cabinet/closet and below is the new open shelving Chris built. We have also replaced all of the baseboards. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e6oZVN6AhIU/TjbzLVg68LI/AAAAAAAAB8Q/mgN-CtjCFNk/s1600/IMG_4349.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635959359780090034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e6oZVN6AhIU/TjbzLVg68LI/AAAAAAAAB8Q/mgN-CtjCFNk/s400/IMG_4349.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here is a close up of the shelving. I drew up some bad stick art of how I wanted them completed, cause Chris wasn't understanding my "floating shelf" concept. I have to say that he finally grasped it and produced exactly what I was looking for!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4jKMvAyIMsY/TjbzK15eYpI/AAAAAAAAB8I/ZgZcmYzYKOQ/s1600/IMG_4350.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635959351293141650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4jKMvAyIMsY/TjbzK15eYpI/AAAAAAAAB8I/ZgZcmYzYKOQ/s400/IMG_4350.JPG" border="0" /></a> Now we just need to finish painting the shelves, repaint the trim, install the crown molding (probably putty/paint) that too and finish up the actual closet. I need to get all of the painting done in there! But we still have lots to do on our list (originally found <a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2011/06/house-tour-second-floor.html">HERE</a>) below.<br />Guest Room 1 List</div><br /><div>- Paint: Partial, still need to do closet and trim.</div><br /><div>- Take out Cabinet: DONE</div><br /><div>- Rug: Purchased!</div><br /><div>- Fix Baseboards: DONE</div><br /><div>- Molding: Partial, ready to be installed!</div><br /><div>- Nightstand: still looking!</div><br /><div>- Bedding: DONE (Thanks Grandma!)</div><br /><div>- Chair/Bench/Ottoman: DONE</div><br /><div>- Headboard: DONE</div><br /><div>- Wall Art: In Progress</div><br /><div>- New Light Fixture: will come with time.</div><br /><div>- Shelving in Closet: eventually, want shelves in closet to hold linens! (I have no linen closet upstairs)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center">I have been working on lots of side projects for this room, and can't wait to get in there! Maybe tonight I should grab a paint brush! </div><br /></div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-77017508433196827142011-07-29T12:50:00.001-07:002011-07-29T13:23:03.970-07:00Decluttering: Kitchen Island<div align="center">As long as we were on the topic of progress for our New Years Resolutions, I thought I would share another one! The decluttering of the kitchen island - granted this was a project that took place before we added outlets (seen <a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2011/04/its-electrifying.html">HERE</a>), but I still thought I should blog it up!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QFlTRsM3o_U/TjMRbHQqjKI/AAAAAAAAB8A/-Jgc5jqZX0U/s1600/IMG_8740.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634866716273708194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QFlTRsM3o_U/TjMRbHQqjKI/AAAAAAAAB8A/-Jgc5jqZX0U/s400/IMG_8740.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is what I started with. An overly cluttered cabinet with more pans than I could ever need! First step, I sorted out the bakeware that was staying and stashed the rest for friends/family that were moving into new houses.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P8VnpJxc0Xo/TjMRa-arJ4I/AAAAAAAAB74/vEv3i6OUT44/s1600/IMG_8741.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634866713899771778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P8VnpJxc0Xo/TjMRa-arJ4I/AAAAAAAAB74/vEv3i6OUT44/s400/IMG_8741.JPG" border="0" /></a> Next came tackling the over abundance of goodies! You know, those pesky tidbits that we have to add to everything so we can add a couple inches to the ol' waistline, yep, those! We had a mad stash that was just thrown in there - time for some organization!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R8BivzwhXHU/TjMRaTUgrAI/AAAAAAAAB7w/JTfoVZ7Umlc/s1600/IMG_8744.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634866702331194370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R8BivzwhXHU/TjMRaTUgrAI/AAAAAAAAB7w/JTfoVZ7Umlc/s400/IMG_8744.JPG" border="0" /></a> I dug out a Hershey's tin that I had picked up at Goodwill a while back for a quarter.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GgLt5j9lGiQ/TjMQxebCHfI/AAAAAAAAB7o/_bG4SajCFK4/s1600/IMG_8746.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634866000936705522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GgLt5j9lGiQ/TjMQxebCHfI/AAAAAAAAB7o/_bG4SajCFK4/s400/IMG_8746.JPG" border="0" /></a> Then I stashed my food coloring in there and shut the lid, three boxes gone!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s_th7knOsCk/TjMQwyDmFyI/AAAAAAAAB7g/F9rXosoaEDo/s1600/IMG_8764.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634865989027239714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s_th7knOsCk/TjMQwyDmFyI/AAAAAAAAB7g/F9rXosoaEDo/s400/IMG_8764.JPG" border="0" /></a> Next I went and grabbed a metal filing tin that I snatched up at an auction a while back. I had gotten a set of three for $2. You can tell this one had been loved - I mean look at the pretty butterfly! Anyone else just think of the movie I Am Legend!? No, just me!? Okay, moving on...<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hDfocqq_ScI/TjMPaLRSeJI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/IiBDLa_cYQQ/s1600/IMG_8766.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634864501146941586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hDfocqq_ScI/TjMPaLRSeJI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/IiBDLa_cYQQ/s400/IMG_8766.JPG" border="0" /></a> So I grabbed my cleaning supplies. 409 for germs and Ronsonal lighter fluid for the stickers. I used to work at the college bookstore, and thats where I learned if you want to get a price tag (or sticker) off of a school book, use lighter fluid. Yes, we soaked the books with lighter fluid. Now you know why textbooks smell funny!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TplqNWNlN8c/TjMPZrJyduI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/UPZh3b2U8JQ/s1600/IMG_8767.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634864492525549282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TplqNWNlN8c/TjMPZrJyduI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/UPZh3b2U8JQ/s400/IMG_8767.JPG" border="0" /></a> I got to work removing all the stickers by soaking them and then peeling them off with a putty knife I found nearby.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-362D-yXUln8/TjMPZWF8HXI/AAAAAAAAB7I/mNsCpzDm2Tw/s1600/IMG_8768.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634864486872259954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-362D-yXUln8/TjMPZWF8HXI/AAAAAAAAB7I/mNsCpzDm2Tw/s400/IMG_8768.JPG" border="0" /></a> I filled it with our tidbits (note the tape in the lid is holding the keys for the file tin, in case I want to use it for something else in the future).<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hPmc0QALMQE/TjMPZIDksCI/AAAAAAAAB7A/IUuzqmYKY7k/s1600/IMG_8769.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634864483104239650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hPmc0QALMQE/TjMPZIDksCI/AAAAAAAAB7A/IUuzqmYKY7k/s400/IMG_8769.JPG" border="0" /></a> There you got, a pretty storage container for hiding the unhealthy necessities!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sgtSFKfwX9E/TjMPYm9-kCI/AAAAAAAAB64/5tS7Hi9zTBw/s1600/IMG_8770.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634864474222399522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sgtSFKfwX9E/TjMPYm9-kCI/AAAAAAAAB64/5tS7Hi9zTBw/s400/IMG_8770.JPG" border="0" /></a> And that's all she wrote! Now I can easily reach into the cupboard and grab exactly what I need! Thanks for stopping by, see you next week! Happy Friday!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-83276141686459510182011-07-28T13:38:00.000-07:002011-07-28T14:36:23.250-07:00Obsessions - Animalistic Impulses<div align="center">I've decided it was time to acknowledge another obsession of mine... animals. Not real live furry ones, but the kind that sit quietly and don't make a mess!</div><br /><div align="center">So I took a stroll around the house to see what I could find and snapped some pictures. Some of these you have seen before, but maybe a few are newbies. So let's honor a New Year's Resolution and begin!</div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wPOA5G36zQ/TjHO9cmsZhI/AAAAAAAAB6w/aERcCutc_Ag/s1600/Animals1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634512163863029266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 302px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wPOA5G36zQ/TjHO9cmsZhI/AAAAAAAAB6w/aERcCutc_Ag/s400/Animals1.jpg" border="0" /></a>1. This is one of my beloved owls! I picked him up at Gordmans for 15 beans - well spent! I have been obsessed with owls since back when I was managing Nature's Backyard - a former bird store in Marshall (more on that <a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2007/09/my-summer-project.html">HERE</a>). So I am afraid, that I have collected plenty throughout the years... but HOO doesn't love an owl!? (Punny, I know!)<br />2. Little Mr. Peacock, he was a freebie from a local antique store - you can read more of his tear-jerking story <a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2011/05/tragic-love-story.html">HERE</a>.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FQrn1GCq6wA/TjHO9DGDuNI/AAAAAAAAB6o/AnV2znZI_OA/s1600/Animals2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634512157015259346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 274px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FQrn1GCq6wA/TjHO9DGDuNI/AAAAAAAAB6o/AnV2znZI_OA/s400/Animals2.jpg" border="0" /></a> 3. These little birdies are currently residing in the kitchen, they were our little love birds - and celebrated the best day of my life with us! More on them <a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2010/09/congrats-and-projects.html">HERE</a>.<br />4. This little creamer cow, was picked up at Shopko for a whopping $3 over a year ago.<br />5. These little gems were purchased at the same estate sale with I got the chairs at (<a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2011/06/estate-sale-chairs.html">HERE</a>). I paid $.25 for a box full of goodies, and these castiron trivet hoots were resting in the bottom.<br />6. This shiny guy was purchased from 509 Design (a Local Find spotted <a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2011/06/local-find-509-design.html">HERE</a>). I found him in the clearance section for $2.50 and he was signing to come home with me!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hfo5cBp3zUI/TjHO8rtjxiI/AAAAAAAAB6g/HLq7EkhzcRs/s1600/Animals3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634512150738486818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 274px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hfo5cBp3zUI/TjHO8rtjxiI/AAAAAAAAB6g/HLq7EkhzcRs/s400/Animals3.jpg" border="0" /></a>7. This handsome devil was found a Goodwill for $3.99 - originally a Christmas decoration, but after removing the bow around his neck, I've determined he gets to hang out all year long!<br />8. The owls were a find from Pier One, for the pair I paid almost $12.95 and the giraffe is a gift from my parents from their last cruise (thanks Mom!).<br />9. My amazing rhino - you can learn all about Rigley <a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2011/02/rigley-rhino.html">HERE</a>.<br />10. Another owl - this little guy is made of wood. He makes my heart melt. I purchased him so long ago, I can't remember where I got him or how much I spent - but I'm sure he was well worth it!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5GJT3QWUijc/TjHO8GcR_OI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/CpazbsC8KXA/s1600/Animals4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634512140733906146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 274px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5GJT3QWUijc/TjHO8GcR_OI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/CpazbsC8KXA/s400/Animals4.jpg" border="0" /></a> 11. These little bunnies were a Goodwill score, picked up for $.50 a piece - the kitty loves to knock them around.<br />12. This sparkly pink owl was rescued from the Pier 1 clearance section for $1.25. He is a piggy bank, and some day I will have a baby girl who I am sure will love owls just as much as I do! Especially if I raise her in a Woodland themed nursery! (Disclaimer: No baby news yet.)<br />13. This critter was found in the same $.25 box as the hooters (yep, I couldn't resist) in #5 above!<br />14. Another rhino! This one followed me home from a recent trip to Gordmans, he was a dainty $11.99 for his chromey goodness.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zzpwXKNPIjk/TjHO7pKLsDI/AAAAAAAAB6Q/o0DpYkdzzwM/s1600/Animals5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634512132873367602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 270px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zzpwXKNPIjk/TjHO7pKLsDI/AAAAAAAAB6Q/o0DpYkdzzwM/s400/Animals5.jpg" border="0" /></a> 15. This little owl is a castiron doorstop. Found at World Market for $5.99!<br />16. These crazy fellas will soon live in the guestroom. You can read more on them <a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2011/06/dragon-tales.html">HERE</a>!<br />17. Lastly, I dug up this picture from last Christmas. I love these reindeer an uber lot! They were scored at Runnings for 15 clams each!<br /><br /><div align="center">Well, that's all that stuck out when I went on the house tour. I know there are more, but this will at least give you a glimpse into my obsession. Do you have any obsessions? Are you drawn to white ceramic animals like a moth to a flame? Does your husband roll his eyes when you walk in the house with a rhino? I'd love to hear about it!</div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-609618756950629272011-07-27T09:16:00.000-07:002011-07-27T09:19:45.325-07:00Wednesday Wishes - Wicker Furniture<div align="center">Another Wednesday Wishes post!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-WUUd6vQDM/TjA5-25RItI/AAAAAAAAB6I/w2VkOFs9YhA/s1600/wicker%2Bset.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634066885890876114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 237px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-WUUd6vQDM/TjA5-25RItI/AAAAAAAAB6I/w2VkOFs9YhA/s400/wicker%2Bset.jpg" border="0" /></a> With the end of the porch roof project in sight, I have been daydreaming about what to do with the inside... and wicker furniture keeps popping up! This is definitely something that I am going to investigate... I love the charming look and character it lends to the space it fills.</div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-26429659960676949712011-07-26T12:47:00.000-07:002011-07-26T13:13:38.229-07:00The Roof! The Roof!<div align="center">The roof is on fire! We don't need no water, let the *AHEM*</div><br /><div align="center">Sorry, I got carried away - in order to keep this a family friendly blog, I'll stop singing right there...</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Anywho, that could probably describe my feelings the weekend we tore the roof off of the porch. The day before the project started our area got hit by a big storm, leaving us without power for 48 hours. Chris and I crossed our fingers that when we got home there would be a tree lying across the roof, so we could hire this out, but no such luck!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">We stuffed our disappointment deep down and moved forward. Saturday morning Chris' folks showed up to lend helping hands and a generator! My front yard turned into a work zone.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GZvVp1fT6NY/Ti8bJnGUSpI/AAAAAAAAB6A/p-oR8_VCLW4/s1600/1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633751510792030866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GZvVp1fT6NY/Ti8bJnGUSpI/AAAAAAAAB6A/p-oR8_VCLW4/s400/1.JPG" border="0" /></a> Chris and his dad immediately starting tearing the roof apart, strategizing the entire way. See we went into this without a plan (problem #1), all we knew is that we had a budget and we needed to fix the leak!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-anKIttyR-pY/Ti8bJEMc0yI/AAAAAAAAB54/VRIbiloeRek/s1600/IMG_0910.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633751501422514978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-anKIttyR-pY/Ti8bJEMc0yI/AAAAAAAAB54/VRIbiloeRek/s400/IMG_0910.JPG" border="0" /></a> We went shopping at our local Menards to pick up everything we needed, or so we thought. Just note that without a plan you may be likely to head back for additional supplies - we had a total of 5 trips in 3 days. But the old roof was off and the new one was starting to take shape - that where Problem #2 comes in... see Chris and I had two very different "shapes" in mind... Kelli = peaked "looking" roof stretched from wall to edge... Chris = keep steep sides and slant only the flat portion, leaving it still looking "flat" from ground level. Ugh. Chris wins, cause he had the hammer.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WWIqfGctg7o/Ti8bI8aAUGI/AAAAAAAAB5w/_gATmkO8eXQ/s1600/IMG_0919.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633751499331883106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WWIqfGctg7o/Ti8bI8aAUGI/AAAAAAAAB5w/_gATmkO8eXQ/s400/IMG_0919.JPG" border="0" /></a> But luckily, we had lots of assistance to get us through this hiccup and back on track! Not only did Chris' parents assist, but my Uncle Jeff lent a hand during our BBQ that Sunday! Chris and I could not be more grateful. You have to love that family is always there for you, especially when you are without power, had cold showers and are living on cold sandwiches. By the end of the weekend we had the new roof shething (hmmm I wonder if that's the right word... note to self, increase construction vocabulary) in place.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SuOnOTqIjWA/Ti8aLIBcZiI/AAAAAAAAB5o/75-1kEZ33h4/s1600/IMG_0925.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633750437298202146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SuOnOTqIjWA/Ti8aLIBcZiI/AAAAAAAAB5o/75-1kEZ33h4/s400/IMG_0925.JPG" border="0" /></a> On Monday, Chris and I put on the drip edge, tar paper, other black stuff and trimmed some boards (oh yeah, more building terminology is needed)! Next up was shingling and Dad was there for the assist! He spent a few weeknights at our place helping Chris shingle, while mom and I supervised safely from the ground with wine in hand!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ncyE1hYwsp4/Ti8aK8rlYMI/AAAAAAAAB5g/5lb7eKJR5zY/s1600/IMG_0935.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633750434253725890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ncyE1hYwsp4/Ti8aK8rlYMI/AAAAAAAAB5g/5lb7eKJR5zY/s400/IMG_0935.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here is what it looks like today. We had some extremely hot weekends, and with nothing leaking we left if as is. Last Sunday we got back at it and tore off some siding to get flashing installed, now comes the task of replacing the siding... Problem #3 - 100 year old siding, hard to find. 4 inch cedar wood siding, nearly impossible to find, and pricey to boot... but we are slowly tracking pieces down and tonight we will being to put them up!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NdT_LhRWtuk/Ti8aKTaB-_I/AAAAAAAAB5Y/nnzJPUHhh6Q/s1600/IMG_4345.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633750423174249458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NdT_LhRWtuk/Ti8aKTaB-_I/AAAAAAAAB5Y/nnzJPUHhh6Q/s400/IMG_4345.JPG" border="0" /></a> Still a few nights work to crank out, but hoping to have this project wrapped up by the end of the month! Once completed I will be back with pictures, a breakdown of the budget and possibly plans for the inside.</div></div></div><br /></div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-71671526408557122892011-07-25T08:56:00.000-07:002011-07-25T09:02:41.636-07:00Patience...<div align="center"><em>Patience is the companion of wisdom.</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>- Saint Augustine</em></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hsDgUdh2hyI/Ti2SR5t4maI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/lF2ZyBXHP-A/s1600/IMG_0938.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633319545159063970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hsDgUdh2hyI/Ti2SR5t4maI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/lF2ZyBXHP-A/s400/IMG_0938.JPG" border="0" /></a> We are still working on all of our projects, but getting close. Peanut has shown all sorts of patience and is teaching me a lot. I tend to get frustrated by the "slow" pace my hubby can tend to work at, but it is mainly because he is a thinker. He is an analyzer... he may take extra time to complete a project, but he doesn't do anything short of exceptional work. I am a researcher, always hunting down ideas on how to tackle projects and stick to our budget. Put us together, and our projects tend to take a little extra time.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">The above picture is our sweet little Peanut watching as Chris is outside the window working on the roof. This has been a common sight around our house, with the little guy following us around the house from window to window.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">I promise to be back tomorrow with a roof update... we are <em>ALMOST</em> there!!!</div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-21346108058347607012011-07-22T08:00:00.001-07:002011-07-22T08:10:43.161-07:00Our Favorite Slugger<div align="center">Last night we got the chance to head to one of our nephew's baseball games! His team is doing amazing this year, and remain undefeated!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fzpq4uzpfiA/TimQ2Nl3JoI/AAAAAAAAB5I/VoS17R1YqJc/s1600/IMG_4270.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632192070039316098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fzpq4uzpfiA/TimQ2Nl3JoI/AAAAAAAAB5I/VoS17R1YqJc/s400/IMG_4270.JPG" border="0" /></a> Riley is a talented athlete and we always love getting to watch him play!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QC2y3NahDoM/TimQ1vXXP8I/AAAAAAAAB5A/Gc82OkolHFA/s1600/IMG_4266.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632192061925441474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QC2y3NahDoM/TimQ1vXXP8I/AAAAAAAAB5A/Gc82OkolHFA/s400/IMG_4266.JPG" border="0" /></a> We even got to see him make a double play when he was covering first base! Sorry, no pictures of that, I was too busy cheering!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j7WFufmlv6s/TimQ1BNUe_I/AAAAAAAAB44/cQ9avVbi0Zk/s1600/IMG_4284.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632192049535286258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j7WFufmlv6s/TimQ1BNUe_I/AAAAAAAAB44/cQ9avVbi0Zk/s400/IMG_4284.JPG" border="0" /></a> We had a great time and headed out to eat in Raymond afterwards, where I got the chance to teach the boys how to play darts!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cuvycLwZyMY/TimQ0pvsWEI/AAAAAAAAB4w/VrRR14TkzVY/s1600/IMG_4278.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632192043237005378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cuvycLwZyMY/TimQ0pvsWEI/AAAAAAAAB4w/VrRR14TkzVY/s400/IMG_4278.JPG" border="0" /></a> We love you Riley, congrats on such a great season!</div></div><br /></div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-42989747460768214152011-07-21T09:13:00.000-07:002011-07-21T09:40:14.220-07:00Southern Home & Decor<div align="center">As I mentioned yesterday, the hotel I stayed at in Nashville was like a small city itself. And of course this "city" included a shopping district. So one day I took a quick walk just to swing in a fews places and I thought I would share one of them.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-675Hf4fQY6E/TihRi5Kz7vI/AAAAAAAAB4o/jY0x73D4ZlA/s1600/IMG_0941.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631840993930374898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-675Hf4fQY6E/TihRi5Kz7vI/AAAAAAAAB4o/jY0x73D4ZlA/s400/IMG_0941.JPG" border="0" /></a> I was very excited to see this store, "Southern Home & Decor." I loved the big chucky molding around the storefront windows and the amazing lantern lights! <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i152s6iCegE/TihQcPiileI/AAAAAAAAB4g/bGVl56YoPbs/s1600/IMG_0935.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631839780164769250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i152s6iCegE/TihQcPiileI/AAAAAAAAB4g/bGVl56YoPbs/s400/IMG_0935.JPG" border="0" /></a> The second I stepped through the door, I was met with this lovely sight! Look at those globes! I immediately fell in love, but quick realized they were out of my budget. They were very heavy (which I adored, they had the weight of a book end) but knew that I probably didn't want to have to lug one home in my carryon. But the weight explained the price tag, which was around $45 for the tiny blue one in the bottom-righthand corner.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Uk-dgT4VTOI/TihQbkM1wiI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/gaLYumLIpyg/s1600/IMG_0937.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631839768531026466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Uk-dgT4VTOI/TihQbkM1wiI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/gaLYumLIpyg/s400/IMG_0937.JPG" border="0" /></a> There were these colorful guys - you know owls make me go weak in the knees... but they were pricey too, with the yellow guy coming in at $65.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_p0gAw4WCto/TihQazRXyEI/AAAAAAAAB4Q/NGrBVIAecG8/s1600/IMG_0938.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631839755396696130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_p0gAw4WCto/TihQazRXyEI/AAAAAAAAB4Q/NGrBVIAecG8/s400/IMG_0938.JPG" border="0" /></a> I thought these were cute... a unique girls night party favor, maybe!? Their little "flip-flops" for your wine glasses! Each of them had a drink recipe on it and the colors were very fun, but there was a trend starting... can you guess it!? Each of these babies was $13.50 a piece! Uff-Da... that's more than I would spend on a complete pair of flip-flops to cover my feet. Moving on...<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xg_l-X39sO0/TihQadqTBCI/AAAAAAAAB4I/RbPI6cJzW3Y/s1600/IMG_0939.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631839749595661346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xg_l-X39sO0/TihQadqTBCI/AAAAAAAAB4I/RbPI6cJzW3Y/s400/IMG_0939.JPG" border="0" /></a> The store had lots of "stuff" - and most of it was likeable... but nothing seemed very "Southern" to me... I loved all the ceramic shells and the coral was amazing... but Southern? Is there a Southern style? Are sea shells and globes southern? If that is Southern, what is Northern? Eastern? Western? Maybe my style and/or direction assumptions are skewed... hmmm... Is Southern style cowboys or coral? But isn't Western style cowboys and Eastern style coral? Wow, I have throughly confused myself... <br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div>At least I know one thing for sure... this was a hotel boutique shop. Nothing that stood out as very "unique", nothing I couldn't find in Minnesota and I wasn't impressed that nearly a quarter of the store was filled with overpriced Willow Tree Angels.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Maybe not the fairy tale ending anyone was hoping for, but this is reality. Still a fun trip, I'm glad I stopped because even if the merchandise inside wasn't coming home with me - I will be hunting down globes, possibly DIYing wine glass flip-flops, getting out my el' cheapo ceramic shell (Seen <a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2011/05/antique-shopping-anyone.html">HERE</a>) and searching for a place to put lovely lanterns and super-chucky molding!</div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-73748492930297525902011-07-20T10:45:00.000-07:002011-07-20T11:25:20.368-07:00Nashville - A Whirlwind Trip<div align="center">Hi Ya'll! Yep, I caught myself using a southern twang more than once during last week's trip... but with all the southern charm surrounding me, I didn't let it bother me much. I figured with hot/sticky weather that continued to remind of this whirlwind trip - I was about time I shared some pictures (note that the first two images were not taken by me, rather yanked from the hotel's website).</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KvQ9l6YCQNw/TicZqMqbWTI/AAAAAAAAB34/hz1Pj08ZbgI/s1600/1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631498071794473266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 204px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KvQ9l6YCQNw/TicZqMqbWTI/AAAAAAAAB34/hz1Pj08ZbgI/s400/1.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the magnificent Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN. It was stunning and not to mention GINORMOUS!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pk7k0yvBGH8/TicZp8RMZ0I/AAAAAAAAB3w/Y-hRK485ZHU/s1600/2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631498067393668930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 296px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pk7k0yvBGH8/TicZp8RMZ0I/AAAAAAAAB3w/Y-hRK485ZHU/s400/2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Just check out this map! My room was located in the Garden Conservatory section, but I spent lots of time walking around and most daytime hours in the convention center for a food show.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xomQY2KdQlY/TicZo4RsXlI/AAAAAAAAB3o/Ux8-iKFGix8/s1600/3.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631498049142152786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xomQY2KdQlY/TicZo4RsXlI/AAAAAAAAB3o/Ux8-iKFGix8/s400/3.JPG" border="0" /></a> There was tons of greenery in the three "atrium" areas, as well as the outdoor pool area in the Magnolia section.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xysJ06oeqp8/TicZobVGfpI/AAAAAAAAB3g/I9Zz__JSwaw/s1600/4.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631498041371819666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xysJ06oeqp8/TicZobVGfpI/AAAAAAAAB3g/I9Zz__JSwaw/s400/4.JPG" border="0" /></a> Even waterfalls! I have to admit that having everything indoors was really nice with the weather being so warm is sucked the air right out of your lungs.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c1gxFQZnD_0/TicZn3KhSJI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/ZN11WRUeqew/s1600/5.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631498031663761554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c1gxFQZnD_0/TicZn3KhSJI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/ZN11WRUeqew/s400/5.JPG" border="0" /></a> There is even a river in the Delta section, complete with a river boat that you can ride for a tour! Sadly, I didn't have time to partake in that excursion.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DHRXM_czV_0/TicXA56NNcI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/EnZniwaGyzw/s1600/6.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631495163362489794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DHRXM_czV_0/TicXA56NNcI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/EnZniwaGyzw/s400/6.JPG" border="0" /></a> Also in the Delta area, was the Delta Island. Filled is cute boutique shops (more on one of those later) and restaurants! We spent quite a bit of time here and over the the "bar district" aka Magnolia.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0AYB7TON59w/TicXAd0o2UI/AAAAAAAAB3I/otyMusim32I/s1600/7.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631495155822942530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0AYB7TON59w/TicXAd0o2UI/AAAAAAAAB3I/otyMusim32I/s400/7.JPG" border="0" /></a> On Monday evening we headed down to the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville's riverfront district for a work event. We actually rented out the entire bar and threw everyone a concert!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TTDt8ZsCP5I/TicXAFVSlbI/AAAAAAAAB3A/Cl6JrXpsWQ4/s1600/8.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631495149249009074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TTDt8ZsCP5I/TicXAFVSlbI/AAAAAAAAB3A/Cl6JrXpsWQ4/s400/8.JPG" border="0" /></a> The band that was hired was amazing! If you ever get the chance to see the LoCash Cowboys, don't miss out! They are brothers who have an amazing variety of talents! They were singing their own songs, other country songs, Kid Rock, Michael Jackson, Black-Eyed Peas, etc. Extremely fun evening!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xnzsphpoils/TicW_6BMB3I/AAAAAAAAB24/d5WmkRdScGw/s1600/9.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631495146211903346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xnzsphpoils/TicW_6BMB3I/AAAAAAAAB24/d5WmkRdScGw/s400/9.JPG" border="0" /></a> On Tuesday I actually had some free time to spend with a friend! Jenna lives about an hour outside of Nashville and made the short trip to spend the night together. We headed back down to the riverfront district to eat at the Hard Rock and stroll around.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LHFnKfVBmis/TicW_XaPjeI/AAAAAAAAB2w/K3Y6s0Xpmdc/s1600/10.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631495136921751010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LHFnKfVBmis/TicW_XaPjeI/AAAAAAAAB2w/K3Y6s0Xpmdc/s400/10.JPG" border="0" /></a> She about jumped out of her pants when this "statue" whistled at her! So we paid the man and took our picture. It was a low-key night that I will never forget. Love you Jenna Ann. And this is about all the pictures I took on my trip - other than a walk through a store that I will share tomorrow - I flew out Monday morning and back Wednesday afternoon... whirlwind trip filled with many memories, even if there are only a few pictures! Happy Wednesday!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-14128460019751166192011-07-19T08:32:00.001-07:002011-07-19T08:42:24.093-07:00Happy Hearts<div align="center">Okay, first of all... blogger has been making me angry. I have been trying to post for nearly a week now and it looks like this will be the first time it goes through. Ugh. Anywho...</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Let's get back on the blogging train! Let's start with something recent, this past weekend. We have had some wickedly hot and humid weather, so what did we do!? NOTHING and it was AMAZING!!! The hubby surprised me with an early birthday present, True Blood Season 1! The perfect reason for staying within the confines of our central air. And what goes perfect with a weekend plopped on the couch!? Well a family tradition of course! Now everyone knows that Cherrios are supposed to make your heart happy - but our version does so in a different way!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8HRK8_o0bw0/TiWjvw7mkuI/AAAAAAAAB2o/kwF9-jUCgzc/s1600/IMG_0967.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631086950080746210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8HRK8_o0bw0/TiWjvw7mkuI/AAAAAAAAB2o/kwF9-jUCgzc/s400/IMG_0967.JPG" border="0" /></a> See, we get rid of all the cholesterol reducing goodness and fry it up! Yes, in our house Fried Cherrios is a staple! Very simple to make, melt butter, add cherrios and salt - viola! Yummy heart happy, smiley, salty goodness. Maybe another time I will introduce you to "Crackers, Cheese & Marshmallows" - yes that is the technical name. Happy Tuesday!</div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-64462998416933491892011-07-07T20:07:00.000-07:002011-07-08T11:26:37.828-07:00Busy. Busy. Busy.Just wanted to apologize for the lack of posts. We have been busy working on our new porch roof. We had quite the storm a week ago on Friday... quite a bit of damage in the area, but only small branches at our house (secretly, we were hoping a tree would fall on the porch... no such luck)! But we did lose power, for nearly 48 hours... sure made our pace slower, running everything off of one generator.<br /><br /><br />Anywho, more posts to come! We are close to finishing the roof (thanks to help from our fabulous family), only ridging, flashing and some siding left to complete... but more on that soon, I promise! This weekend looks to be busy with Cottonwood's "Coming Home Days" happening, and then I am off to Nashville next week for work. Will be back soon!<br /><br /><br />Things to Come:<br />1. New Porch Roof<br />2. Guest Room Update<br />3. Jared & Caycee's Engagement Pictures - Take 1<br />4. Thrifty FindsChris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-85916109365817456772011-06-30T06:23:00.000-07:002011-06-30T06:41:38.344-07:00Estate Sale Chairs<div align="center">I just wanted to throw a quick post out there showing you the chairs that I scored at an Estate Sale last Friday. My aunt Linda called me early in the week and informed me of a sale where they were on a mission to clean out! So I ran up there to attend with her and this is some of the loot we walked away with.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dxq-iZGlHKY/Tgx6a-MB1OI/AAAAAAAAB2I/I8-nZYjp4f8/s1600/IMG_0894.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624004638467544290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dxq-iZGlHKY/Tgx6a-MB1OI/AAAAAAAAB2I/I8-nZYjp4f8/s400/IMG_0894.JPG" border="0" /></a> The above chair reminded me very much of the chair that I gave a makeover a few months back (to see that project, <a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2011/03/chair-makeover.html">CLICK HERE</a>). This one is just begging for a little love. Not sure if it will get painted, but a newly covered seat is! For $2.50, this was my favorite find.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VnsUpG4MAho/Tgx6acAavZI/AAAAAAAAB2A/fTWfPmNehFo/s1600/IMG_0896.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624004629292039570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VnsUpG4MAho/Tgx6acAavZI/AAAAAAAAB2A/fTWfPmNehFo/s400/IMG_0896.JPG" border="0" /></a> Then there were these two chairs... they just made me smile, so I had to take them home. Eventually they will get a paint/stain job and a new seat. For now they are waiting in a stack of projects, but for $1.00 a piece, they weren't going to be left behind!<br /><br />Well, these are the chairs that were scored! We also picked up a beautiful giant yellow ceramic jar that looks great on my kitchen shelf (I'll snap a picture for ya sometime soon), some adorable owl trivets that were hung on the kitchen owl, big frames for artwork, a cute little white ceramic frog and box of scary owls who are going to goodwill very soon. We filled Linda's car for only $6.50. We grabbed supper at the cafe and spent the rest of the night yakking it up... it was a great day!<br /></div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-88727913822027526482011-06-29T06:39:00.001-07:002011-06-29T06:41:29.548-07:00Wednesday Wishes: Clothesline<div align="center">It's been a long time since I did a Wednesday Wishes post... so I thought it was definitely time! You know what I'm wishing for lately!? A clothesline!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x8EMYcuFMGg/TgsrFSbk9_I/AAAAAAAAB14/BtpYSggI5os/s1600/untitled1.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623635929549043698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x8EMYcuFMGg/TgsrFSbk9_I/AAAAAAAAB14/BtpYSggI5os/s400/untitled1.bmp" border="0" /></a> I miss hanging sheets out to dry in the summertime and that fresh scent they come back in with... definitely getting added to the project list for next year! Happy Wednesday!</div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-50767729816430857002011-06-28T06:51:00.000-07:002011-06-28T07:22:42.477-07:00Tearing It Out<div align="center">First, I thought I would show you a picture of the "front" of our house... this is an angle that I don't post a lot, for one reason... that darn porch. The porch has a flat roof (as well as the bay window) and I hate it... just doesn't fit in with the high peaks on the rest of the house. So we are going to change that.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G7mG2jAVHpY/TgncsuCYIzI/AAAAAAAAB1w/Ck4vVaDtyIg/s1600/0.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623268270579131186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G7mG2jAVHpY/TgncsuCYIzI/AAAAAAAAB1w/Ck4vVaDtyIg/s400/0.JPG" border="0" /></a> We are not simply doing it for aesthetics... the porch roof leaks terribly, but that is something we knew when buying the house. So it was always in the plan to fix it up and give it a slope for water run off... right now it all pools in the middle and seeps on through.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W3qlr0zAr4g/TgncsRZvR8I/AAAAAAAAB1o/OZcdaywJOY0/s1600/1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623268262892488642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W3qlr0zAr4g/TgncsRZvR8I/AAAAAAAAB1o/OZcdaywJOY0/s400/1.JPG" border="0" /></a> So last weekend, Mom & Dad came over to help us start things off by tearing out the ceiling.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ljFPlKwqP5c/TgncrjuiSGI/AAAAAAAAB1g/-kRwVh6PsNY/s1600/2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623268250631686242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ljFPlKwqP5c/TgncrjuiSGI/AAAAAAAAB1g/-kRwVh6PsNY/s400/2.JPG" border="0" /></a> This will be the first step in the process, and next weekend we will actually rip off the roof and start replacing it.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HIYW0PnsJSI/TgncrSSwsnI/AAAAAAAAB1Y/5a4BX4dv5fI/s1600/3.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623268245951787634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HIYW0PnsJSI/TgncrSSwsnI/AAAAAAAAB1Y/5a4BX4dv5fI/s400/3.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here is what it looks like now... and I have to say, it was not up to code at all. Modern wiring connected to century old wiring, rafters rotted and patched with 2x4s and most notably, they had removed part of the ceiling and placed an old Easter basket bucket up in there to catch dripping water... ugh... so we will be starting from scratch.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NU2-sZV428E/Tgncq8wwaiI/AAAAAAAAB1Q/QXNHaEcUufI/s1600/4.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623268240172018210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NU2-sZV428E/Tgncq8wwaiI/AAAAAAAAB1Q/QXNHaEcUufI/s400/4.JPG" border="0" /></a> But we are happy we tore it out to discover everything that needs to be fixed. Saturday and Sunday that Helms come down to help with the next step, and I can't wait!!! I'll keep you posted, Happy Tuesday!</div></div></div><br /></div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-29557353795535555962011-06-27T07:49:00.000-07:002011-06-27T08:09:14.109-07:00Local Find: 509 Design<div align="center">For two years when I was living in Marshall, I drove by this place everyday downtown on Main Street. I had wanted to stop by this cute little shop... but never did. It pretty much faded from my mind, until a few weeks ago...</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-agR4v7EGE5s/TgiZCmLf7cI/AAAAAAAAB1I/KPLlNOJMk7w/s1600/01.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622912404659629506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-agR4v7EGE5s/TgiZCmLf7cI/AAAAAAAAB1I/KPLlNOJMk7w/s400/01.JPG" border="0" /></a> I was driving by on my way out of town and spotted the birch-looking branch vases in the window. I immediately turned around and decided it was time to venture in!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kH22Ycz4lxA/TgiZByTK4eI/AAAAAAAAB1A/6c0vixntIxc/s1600/02.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622912390733160930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kH22Ycz4lxA/TgiZByTK4eI/AAAAAAAAB1A/6c0vixntIxc/s400/02.JPG" border="0" /></a> Wow, am I glad I did! I was like all of my favorite online shops and catalogs (ZGallery, PB, Ballard, etc.) had a baby and it's name is 509 Design! When I went in to check out the vases, I got distracted by this gorgeous tablescape, surrounded by drool-worthy parsons chains (I dream on these... no joke).<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vPKPbYQYwdk/TgiZA7f5COI/AAAAAAAAB04/n7uqVCVQS0Q/s1600/03.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622912376022567138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vPKPbYQYwdk/TgiZA7f5COI/AAAAAAAAB04/n7uqVCVQS0Q/s400/03.JPG" border="0" /></a> There was an adorable "pea-pod" candle holder that I thought was adorable...<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j5Si8KMPUS4/TgiZAIQB1HI/AAAAAAAAB0w/12jEkQ_vhcc/s1600/04.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622912362265826418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j5Si8KMPUS4/TgiZAIQB1HI/AAAAAAAAB0w/12jEkQ_vhcc/s400/04.JPG" border="0" /></a> And this small branches vase and mercury glass candle base...<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iPsnLJCxx6A/TgiY_iLRjqI/AAAAAAAAB0o/PibnaDmlt0Q/s1600/05.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622912352045338274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iPsnLJCxx6A/TgiY_iLRjqI/AAAAAAAAB0o/PibnaDmlt0Q/s400/05.JPG" border="0" /></a> And cute lamp, not to mention the artichoke looking thing... be still my heart...<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eb0zmPIhHvw/TgiY0mjZaBI/AAAAAAAAB0g/UflVjkPPx7o/s1600/06.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622912164241696786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eb0zmPIhHvw/TgiY0mjZaBI/AAAAAAAAB0g/UflVjkPPx7o/s400/06.JPG" border="0" /></a> Then I started to wonder into the other rooms and I was not disappointed... a Knight lamp! Oh Mylanta, I want to jump on that train!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p-67n9ItYvw/TgiYzdn5AfI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/lOhjEf9CEIo/s1600/07.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622912144664756722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p-67n9ItYvw/TgiYzdn5AfI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/lOhjEf9CEIo/s400/07.JPG" border="0" /></a> Look at that head, the gorgeous sidetable and the see-thru-ish (yes, that's a word) lamp... sigh...<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WWy-I1YRmS0/TgiYx6e_gAI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/rxROQqBB5lw/s1600/08.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622912118052323330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WWy-I1YRmS0/TgiYx6e_gAI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/rxROQqBB5lw/s400/08.JPG" border="0" /></a> Then there was the glass pear (see if real tiny there!?)! De-lish!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Uu-u_FkEMQ/TgiYxPTzRdI/AAAAAAAAB0I/P5wgezH0u3A/s1600/09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622912106462660050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Uu-u_FkEMQ/TgiYxPTzRdI/AAAAAAAAB0I/P5wgezH0u3A/s400/09.JPG" border="0" /></a> And last, but most definitely not least, the faux fireplace! This is where I nearly passed out... I am working on a fireplace project of my own and I got all gushy over this one... simply stunning...<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8r5MDsBG_5s/TgiYwqyzMcI/AAAAAAAAB0A/kEtPXZ7Im2A/s1600/10.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622912096660566466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8r5MDsBG_5s/TgiYwqyzMcI/AAAAAAAAB0A/kEtPXZ7Im2A/s400/10.JPG" border="0" /></a> Now, I was looking at prices around the store during my whole excursion, but didn't write anything down... sorry... I can tell you that they are very comparable with the online shops, which can be a little pricey. But a needed splurge every once in a while (remember the Rhino <a href="http://360-of-my-world.blogspot.com/2011/02/rigley-rhino.html">HERE</a>). I will definitely be back to this store again, when I feel the need for the <em>one</em> item to finish a room! Happy Monday!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556136724210288558.post-73884793140077400462011-06-24T06:21:00.000-07:002011-06-24T06:25:35.846-07:00Why I love photoshop...<div align="center">Sorry for the lack of posts, it has been a busy week and I think the weekend is going to get even busier! So I thought I would do a quick post today regarding a conversation the hubby and I had last night. We have been discussing photography a lot lately and discussing potential prices. We got on the topic of time spent editing pictures… he didn’t realize that I spent so much time editing, he assumed they all came straight out of the camera looking like they do when I posted them on the blog. I assured him that was not the case, but needed proof.<br /><br />So to show his what I do I created some before and afters, then I thought you might like to see these too! So here they are… the photos on the left are straight out of the camera and the ones on the right are the fully edited versions. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! (I’m off to an estate sale!)</div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y3ME7UqWV3Y/TgSPvPi_srI/AAAAAAAABz4/7x3fP3F88-o/s1600/B%2526A3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621776276655157938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y3ME7UqWV3Y/TgSPvPi_srI/AAAAAAAABz4/7x3fP3F88-o/s400/B%2526A3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-szsBkp4VqBI/TgSPucmysTI/AAAAAAAABzw/u2LM7Too99E/s1600/B%2526A2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621776262980874546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-szsBkp4VqBI/TgSPucmysTI/AAAAAAAABzw/u2LM7Too99E/s400/B%2526A2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QTomk2B5Ubc/TgSPt3XJ-kI/AAAAAAAABzo/Cuv19vPN5qQ/s1600/B%2526A1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621776252983179842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 290px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QTomk2B5Ubc/TgSPt3XJ-kI/AAAAAAAABzo/Cuv19vPN5qQ/s400/B%2526A1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4JyegSXjDU0/TgSPtQBlDPI/AAAAAAAABzg/4yKRuw9rZaQ/s1600/B%2526A4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621776242423696626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4JyegSXjDU0/TgSPtQBlDPI/AAAAAAAABzg/4yKRuw9rZaQ/s400/B%2526A4.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div>Chris & Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15298499870311612313noreply@blogger.com1