tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34042202441646208322024-03-06T00:34:38.965-05:00Shades of SunshineJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-5113872654619938362012-08-16T21:41:00.000-04:002012-08-16T21:41:28.659-04:00Painted StripesIt happened a while ago, but I spent a few weeknights painting all the brown trim in our family room (by "all" I mean every single window frame, door frame and piece of molding) a creamy white. Along the way, I also painted and spruced up the half bathroom. On a whim I painted horizontal stripes in the same creamy white as all the trim and a super light tan that went on the family room walls. <br />
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<br />Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-30402659629457894732012-08-13T22:05:00.000-04:002012-08-13T22:05:31.268-04:00Family Photo WallOne of the most neglected projects on my list has been organizing all of our family photos. We have photos everywhere, nothing is categorized and I'm petrified we're going to accidentally lose precious baby photos somehow. So, over the past few months, I've been tackling this seemingly monumental task and decided to frame and hang some of my favorites.<br />
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The metal "N" is from a little antique store in New Hampshire, the "&" is from Michael's and has been "antiqued" by yours truly and the horseshoe is one of the many we've discovered in the old barn behind our house. Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-25348774297142624802012-07-20T15:14:00.001-04:002012-07-24T23:27:03.111-04:00Kitchen FaceliftWow - I haven't posted anything for almost a year!?!? I did NOT mean to do that. Luckily, just because this blog has suffered some abuse, doesn't mean our house has too. We've actually been really busy fixing things up and I have a lot to post. <br />
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Starting with...the kitchen! Since we'll eventually build a new one when we add on to the back of the house, I just wanted to refresh things in the existing kitchen so it was more functional, brighter and was more my speed, style-wise.<br />
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When we moved in, there was wallpaper (which I loved, but it was old and falling off the wall in places), a bunch of mismatching cabinets and the lighting was horrible.<br />
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Some before shots taken with a horrible camera phone:<br />
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<i>Halfway through!</i> </div>
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Since this is a temporary solution, I had to stick to a budget (boo). But, I did it (yea) and I'm really happy with how it turned out.<br />
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<i> I stripped the wallpaper, repaired the walls and painted it 'You Are My Sunshine', Benjamin Moore.</i></div>
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<i> Since the cabinets didn't match and it was driving me crazy, I painted the builder-grade walnut cabinets and replaced all the hardware. A new schoolhouse flush mount ceiling light makes it nice and bright when the sun's not shining.</i></div>
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<i>Behind the sink and the stove, I put up Roth Allen textured wallpaper and painted it with Martha Stewart's metallic silver paint. I sealed it all with a Martha Stewart gloss coat. The end effect is pretty close to how a tin back splash would look a portion of the cost. </i></div>
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<i>New curtains and a cute sign found at a local antique shop. </i></div>
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<i> The shelf was already there, so I just spruced up the baskets and framed a favorite card. One of the major splurges was on new stools from Ballard. </i></div>
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<i> The baskets under the kitchen island hold grocery bags and recycling. I hung tin buckets from IKEA next to the stove for all the cooking utensils. </i></div>
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<i> A new blackboard wall with chalk holder (Home Depot paint tin). It's a hit with the kiddo.</i></div>
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<i> Close-up of the back splash and more IKEA hardware to hang sponges and keep odds and ends. To give the walnut cabinets a bit more 'oomph', I put up paintable bead board wallpaper (more Roth and Allen) in between the side molding. </i></div>
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All in all, I only bought two gallons of paint and one of primer, a few things from IKEA, the wallpaper and metallic paints for the back splash, three stools (on sale and with a coupon), fabric for curtains, hardware and bead board wallpaper. Total cost: $560!!!<br />
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<br />Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-25042338101275381422011-09-06T22:57:00.000-04:002011-09-06T22:57:31.183-04:00No Committment WallpaperWallpaper is making a major comeback in a big way, but the thought of messy paste, aligning edges and shelling out a lot of money for something I may not like in a few years is daunting. Enter...temporary wallpaper! I've noticed a lot of new brands over the last year or so, but nothing has made me want to take the plunge. Until now.<br />
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Surprisingly, Sherwin Williams has a line of temporary wallpaper that has gotten great reviews (<a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2011/02/removable-wallpaper-the-final-report/">see here</a>) and - although tedious - there are a <a href="http://www.swdecorating.com/default.asp?fm=/easychange.asp%7C">ton of options</a>. Here are some of my faves:<br />
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The first...well, I bought this cute shirt. I took it out to wear for the first time, stuck it under the iron and the material just <i>melted</i>. It actually disintegrated before my eyes (evidence pictured below). <br />
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Before:<br />
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Hope y'all made it through the storm without any damage and have a beautiful last-week-of-summer! <br />
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Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-34895199059359078982011-08-18T23:22:00.000-04:002011-08-18T23:22:27.843-04:00Wall FlowerOh, how I love these hanging wall vases...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Images found via <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OldNewAgain">Old New Again</a> (Etsy), <a href="http://www.readingmytealeaves.com/">Reading My Tea Leaves</a>, <a href="http://thatshappy.blogspot.com/">That's Happy</a> and Apartment Therapy</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I made my own with a few vases from Michael's, thin jewelry wire and two hooped screws (what are those <i>technically</i> called?).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I <i>think</i> that's a fly on the wall - ha! </td></tr>
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Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-11521676450697415262011-08-17T23:01:00.002-04:002011-08-17T23:36:28.829-04:00Craft CentralI suppose my husband, family members and close friends would use 'shop-a-holic' as one of the words to describe me. I shop to relax, I consider it to be a hobby (I <i>really</i> don't care how sad that seems) and I don't discriminate - online, catalogue, yard sale, sidewalk, big box, outlet - all kinds of shopping makes my heart go 'pitter-pat' and offers the possibility of finding a deal, inspiration or an unexpected gem.<br />
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One of my favorite shopping trips is to the craft store. However, a huge pet-peeve of mine is the lack of selection and trend-driven items at most chain craft stores. They always have a plethora of cheesy scrap booking accessories, but it's hard to find anything unique.<br />
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Enter the website, <a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/">Save on Crafts</a>. I discovered it when I was wedding planning and instantly fell in love. The selection is fantastic, as are the prices. If something is trendy or you want a vintage, rustic craft item, you're bound to find it here. I hadn't shopped there in a while, so it was a very pleasant surprise to find:<br />
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Happy shopping! Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-83182765704402222682011-08-10T22:03:00.000-04:002011-08-10T22:03:49.076-04:00King for a Day<span style="font-size: small;">I've been searching for a fun accent chair for our recently redecorated bedroom. I narrowed it down to the following French/King VX-style choices...</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">I hated to spend a lot of dough on something that I was convinced I could find elsewhere or re-do myself and then I discovered this lovely: </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">A bargain at just $160, my new favorite piece of furniture was sitting all by her lonesome at a vintage co-op I stop in frequently. If you're ever in/around/kind of near Townsend, MA, make sure to stop by the <a href="http://local.yahoo.com/info-10044030-spaulding-cooperage-townsend">Spaulding Cooperage</a> - you won't regret it. The color, style and fabric all fit perfectly with the rest of the room AND it's comfy. I'm contemplating stenciling something on the seat...thoughts?</span></span></div></div>Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-31246659456670961782011-08-04T22:20:00.000-04:002011-08-04T22:20:38.461-04:00The Best Ever Target CollaborationMISSONI! September 13th...over 400 items...clothes...luggage...housewares...this has to be the biggest designer/Target launch to date, right?<br />
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Check out Margherita Missoni modeling in the first ad to be released:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtzFC_H3g_DjJKJlmptjinCD6gK7UA_9H0rUNUKr0LmUAcDPJKPx__5mbPL_5-gWyReNgZQC1BMw5AStDxlP6Bw7E7r7QKErdgzr8_YxUNDo9GBn2AfWwi6MXdqAoGN2RGevZCRHwhnFM4/s1600/MISSONI-FOR-TARGET.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtzFC_H3g_DjJKJlmptjinCD6gK7UA_9H0rUNUKr0LmUAcDPJKPx__5mbPL_5-gWyReNgZQC1BMw5AStDxlP6Bw7E7r7QKErdgzr8_YxUNDo9GBn2AfWwi6MXdqAoGN2RGevZCRHwhnFM4/s640/MISSONI-FOR-TARGET.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Image via <a href="http://www.stylecaster.com/fashion/14605/missoni-target-peek-its-even-better-than-you-imagined#137735">StyleCaster</a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrO2l9gLP09AKEdIN-lwO_w-QePo8dC2qPDXrDD1d7pO7dGVf7gj_h7PLPpWVWWYKRFZwXPYASQeu838BLARMHAf3wb1pxyMdqePZefC_TgDdtr5NIf4PX83E6xO7JP_I70kP3j4hTL4tW/s1600/img-missoni_155623835707.jpg_article_singleimage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrO2l9gLP09AKEdIN-lwO_w-QePo8dC2qPDXrDD1d7pO7dGVf7gj_h7PLPpWVWWYKRFZwXPYASQeu838BLARMHAf3wb1pxyMdqePZefC_TgDdtr5NIf4PX83E6xO7JP_I70kP3j4hTL4tW/s400/img-missoni_155623835707.jpg_article_singleimage.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Image via Vogue</span></span></div>Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-18745336621055099052011-08-01T16:02:00.000-04:002011-08-01T16:02:22.624-04:00Bye Bye BeachWe're back from a very relaxing and much needed vacation. It was great to hang out on the beach, spend time with friends, take naps, play games and just be together.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Z0D-29BOdLDwHrij_Hs8KcPhdPIaIqjRfAISkMFLKGaEeaz5lPoazJb7EJ_DrbwI-AT8L4yDW3KtSGpvqHEaM4NUJIcPLU7xwM7g2RkhXPVEisXjNSNdWWbBJD6DhBcNfiX2n-pIfTCV/s1600/DSC_1099.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Z0D-29BOdLDwHrij_Hs8KcPhdPIaIqjRfAISkMFLKGaEeaz5lPoazJb7EJ_DrbwI-AT8L4yDW3KtSGpvqHEaM4NUJIcPLU7xwM7g2RkhXPVEisXjNSNdWWbBJD6DhBcNfiX2n-pIfTCV/s640/DSC_1099.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Our amazing view from the kitchen and outdoor deck. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEX-dzCo-s9KVHiJEbsk6CYJ9I7aX-hX-VEGq1GHMF0B1cKijJtKBNR2JTUmHoMpLyEkGOkyyLjAYt7MdlLl77mO3Ks7fb89H_55kmefIM-4kVuDfuMNxtHwPMRtUSW5LFZ1g_5yBR1U0w/s1600/DSC_1100.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEX-dzCo-s9KVHiJEbsk6CYJ9I7aX-hX-VEGq1GHMF0B1cKijJtKBNR2JTUmHoMpLyEkGOkyyLjAYt7MdlLl77mO3Ks7fb89H_55kmefIM-4kVuDfuMNxtHwPMRtUSW5LFZ1g_5yBR1U0w/s640/DSC_1100.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Pure heaven in the backyard.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjkQ7trEpNPRJZKEilElnyW4zoeGKBvR0LN5O1UEnWE-9iVqm6TfYPct9s6pgwGNm2R5allbppoQhkQn6llg_-U1FTj3YgAAUJYMElE7jo2hBCh-JGcacBToS6sYAcUI6k34uHpvSyaiW/s1600/DSC_0050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjkQ7trEpNPRJZKEilElnyW4zoeGKBvR0LN5O1UEnWE-9iVqm6TfYPct9s6pgwGNm2R5allbppoQhkQn6llg_-U1FTj3YgAAUJYMElE7jo2hBCh-JGcacBToS6sYAcUI6k34uHpvSyaiW/s640/DSC_0050.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Our little beach babe.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXqzln4EFZR-9aIuuaqJWBt0WiOfBtfRrjJGSUeU3-k8jpM_2qIr-CXcniPnuAGUEBWgYyX-6BdAAGKY210ampLLdDWSgw17W2nDSQ1jrXw0dQ4fiVuc1GX6ZVatMSMcN7N8n-Ucs6zIVf/s1600/DSC_1093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXqzln4EFZR-9aIuuaqJWBt0WiOfBtfRrjJGSUeU3-k8jpM_2qIr-CXcniPnuAGUEBWgYyX-6BdAAGKY210ampLLdDWSgw17W2nDSQ1jrXw0dQ4fiVuc1GX6ZVatMSMcN7N8n-Ucs6zIVf/s640/DSC_1093.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Fresh seafood - caught AND prepared by friends (thanks, guys!)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-abrNgboqReEXmbutdCH77JFvKER-pPdCI4zsU2hUtQegJ5P3jsFD2rDuiTBPAR_XzR3K0M3Fth7pS1d1r5m9-oY6NX92_RW53HBsfOd36d_3IbAREct9Byy-_8EyBfNkiFjb1ibq3YCD/s1600/DSC_0039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-abrNgboqReEXmbutdCH77JFvKER-pPdCI4zsU2hUtQegJ5P3jsFD2rDuiTBPAR_XzR3K0M3Fth7pS1d1r5m9-oY6NX92_RW53HBsfOd36d_3IbAREct9Byy-_8EyBfNkiFjb1ibq3YCD/s640/DSC_0039.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Happiness at the beach. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span>So, it's back to normal. The difficult re-entry into real life has been softened by some shallow forms of entertainment: the return of <i>Project Runway</i>, the finale of <i>The Bachelorette</i>, the RHNY reunion shows and reading the second part of <i>The Hunger Games</i> (have you read it? If not, I HIGHLY recommend.). </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Have a wonderful week! </div>Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-76539499897097779332011-07-21T23:04:00.000-04:002011-07-21T23:04:05.600-04:00To the Beach!We leave for the beach in just two days - YIPPEE!<br />
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Hope everyone is surviving the heat!</div>Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-52259619674427656592011-07-19T22:22:00.000-04:002011-07-19T22:22:46.035-04:00DIY Photo FrameOn a recent trip home from my parent's house, G and I stopped at this fun consignment store and found a beautiful - but empty - ivory frame. I knew the perfect place to hang it but I had no idea what to put inside. The same day, we made our usual weekend Home Depot stop and the rolls of chicken wire were calling my name. Some staples, clothespins and Instamatic photos later, I had this:<br />
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Some of my inspiration came from the following:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkdpn8htAHODG3KdHGCG3iw6yclI3dq_CanC-PE2KWd7-is-CTODPG58iwxpk2WSb79n4P5d_-1Sv2vT1zvBeHM3E_4FLRVJA3Jwo3UE9YkGxnBlFzIIPSQ0h7UC_yx2xrAGtfEem4B3jG/s1600/montage+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkdpn8htAHODG3KdHGCG3iw6yclI3dq_CanC-PE2KWd7-is-CTODPG58iwxpk2WSb79n4P5d_-1Sv2vT1zvBeHM3E_4FLRVJA3Jwo3UE9YkGxnBlFzIIPSQ0h7UC_yx2xrAGtfEem4B3jG/s640/montage+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">All images found via Pinterest: </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">fig. 1 from <a class="colorless" href="http://taliachristine.blogspot.com/2011/02/once-upon-time.html" target="_blank">taliachristine.blogspot.com</a></span></i></div><div id="PinSource" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">fig. 2 from <a href="http://www.craftjr.com/recycled-frame-photo-holder-craft/">craftjr.com </a></span></i> </div><div id="PinSource" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">fig. 3 from <a href="http://alovelyescape.blogspot.com/">alovelyescape.blogspot.com</a><span id="goog_1664928537"></span><span id="goog_1664928538"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a></span></i></div><div id="PinSource" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">fig. 4 from <a href="http://blog.stylizimo.com/">blog.stylizimo.com</a><span id="goog_1664928541"></span><span id="goog_1664928542"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a></span></i></div><div id="PinSource" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">fig. 5 from <a href="http://diymaven.com/">diymaven.com</a></span></i></div><div id="PinSource" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">fig. 6 from</span></i> <i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a class="colorless" href="http://www.stampington.com/html/somerset_home_autumn11.html" target="_blank">stampington.com</a></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5bEJPCXfnZkon-NI9yWMh-iuXOrBghLGE23ema9QTCZdn9U_db9CtZ9h1y2HELJ1nQUmKmQQoIXJ6JiuSf1x6qciM-cwzJ4tnK8o6_lJNGr1HuhbW2ctnJslGiF7FHzTz1o88vS1dftd/s1600/DSC_0857.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-76588776057729756042011-07-14T23:30:00.000-04:002011-07-14T23:30:34.795-04:00Art for SaleNeed to de-stress? Look for cheap art on Etsy!!! It's downright ahhhh-mazing how many super talented artists sell entire portfolios on my FAVORITE SITE EVER. I start smiling as soon as I start scrolling - a little inspiration definitely helps me unclench my jaw and leave my cuticles alone. Here are some current favorite illustration series (which are all in the running for a large blank wall that is driving me crazy):<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/circlesandsquares?ref=ls_profile">lovely artist</a> says (on his Etsy store description), 'My designs incorporate a mixture of childhood experiences, dreams, and daily inspiration from my two kids.' LOVE it. </i></span> </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> </i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I'm a sucker for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/dekanimal">block prints</a>, especially in two of my fave colors. These are lovely, simple and make me want to keep looking. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinhXPfWbrzACSttBTSzv-dYGfgNlVYKuxGr31V_vCL1ERZM9uNCRLDcINmBvBnbp_u44nzFAOUlDaXmOieSdLeIg1aUSsMwkbZeoMw1RjS4iP4hSrArTtskdmtianvRcC5cTDIav80bQW9/s1600/il_570xN.200590987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinhXPfWbrzACSttBTSzv-dYGfgNlVYKuxGr31V_vCL1ERZM9uNCRLDcINmBvBnbp_u44nzFAOUlDaXmOieSdLeIg1aUSsMwkbZeoMw1RjS4iP4hSrArTtskdmtianvRcC5cTDIav80bQW9/s640/il_570xN.200590987.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGsW9GsRhfA1iCRotpnmenuOv4P01C6sik5PwiupDFTVkY2o9gBygCc5Uq2FRIdR0Nlv_0WnZUH5-PbvHgDUJyhlEtBoFVoFV39lqkICwRWw2-8cDLS3_0rpE3R8YTp0mqzv9iXcv-ewss/s1600/il_570xN.200995799.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGsW9GsRhfA1iCRotpnmenuOv4P01C6sik5PwiupDFTVkY2o9gBygCc5Uq2FRIdR0Nlv_0WnZUH5-PbvHgDUJyhlEtBoFVoFV39lqkICwRWw2-8cDLS3_0rpE3R8YTp0mqzv9iXcv-ewss/s640/il_570xN.200995799.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEK3spWjLN0rMwRYSiJRF_0koTypIigb3YbS9raEswJ24O6iqgVu1niAJvpbXvKok3IBXuPYKiHUexe-5FpwjDxmKe9hPNiWUAPc6H0LUEwvjwr3mTR8Vf03wdRYDPauPDRdAubtTK5Um/s1600/il_570xN.200995805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEK3spWjLN0rMwRYSiJRF_0koTypIigb3YbS9raEswJ24O6iqgVu1niAJvpbXvKok3IBXuPYKiHUexe-5FpwjDxmKe9hPNiWUAPc6H0LUEwvjwr3mTR8Vf03wdRYDPauPDRdAubtTK5Um/s640/il_570xN.200995805.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5r28TeSV99ZTRAREsgAdgLT_40r9gFuX2fTClT3WF6pD-Rd_fJ2G6KWMHH5wrivmBdRXYjnur5H1uS6Qb8Pt1MZuvmMyUuCeB2ZLBSvKXe9WlQw5EVM85xTKZIPbuWlrw_QdRKN5Ca-Sb/s1600/il_570xN.201081300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5r28TeSV99ZTRAREsgAdgLT_40r9gFuX2fTClT3WF6pD-Rd_fJ2G6KWMHH5wrivmBdRXYjnur5H1uS6Qb8Pt1MZuvmMyUuCeB2ZLBSvKXe9WlQw5EVM85xTKZIPbuWlrw_QdRKN5Ca-Sb/s640/il_570xN.201081300.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxsvJVLoLIDpWF2UBAVE_qP7_zXnX6E5bq8m9gvnDZlK2BxkIbqWVs6DdGClMu7WYOBkeVsNV53iEdnNsHYl0LzsonY1F98_2lpvhrp0pPj8H43v7T2VvsAVpgX9VyNlgOSU3OcH9Au-lt/s1600/il_570xN.201081831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> Artists shown: </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Circles and Squares by David B. Cuzick </i></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">SeeChangeDesign by Amy TerKeurst</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>dekanimal</i></span><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> </i></span> </div>Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-52581795185001664612011-07-11T22:32:00.001-04:002011-07-11T22:37:24.932-04:00A Fresh StartThere is a very distinct possibility that this blog post will go out into cyberspace and just echo, echo, echo. I abruptly just stopped posting without a reason, so if anyone still cares (I won't blame if you if you don't), my self-imposed sabbatical/break/vacation is officially over.<br />
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A lot of things have changed over the past two or so months (ATTENTION: BLOG FACELIFT!!!) and a little time off was definitely called for. My work schedule has changed, P has started summer camp, we did a huge driveway project (by "we" I mean G and my father-in-law), our gardens are finally weed-free and in shape and I am slowly redesigning this here blog (ATTENTION: BLOG IS A WORK-IN-PROGRESS!!!).<br />
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We also (I can take credit for this project, I definitely helped in all the non-hardware/tool ways) built a new headboard - which I LOVE:<br />
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It's basically a large piece of plywood with decorative crown molding nailed around three edges. I lacquered burlap to the center (kisses to you Mod Podge!) and painted the entire base ivory (Martha Stewart, <i>Bone Folder</i>) and added a water-based polyurethane on top. We mounted on the wall using two 2x4's with interlocking 45 degree angles so it's nice and sturdy. I'd say we spent, hmm, about $100 on the headboard, total. I love how it looks - the burlap is an imperfect, rustic touch and works seamlessly with the classic crown molding. <br />
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In other news, a certain apple-of-my-eye is changing every day and becoming more and more of her own person. It's a joy to watch and be a part of - we're so proud of our little monkey!<br />
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Remember my post about<a href="http://shadesofsunshine.blogspot.com/search/label/Craft%20Corner"> desk organization/craft corner</a>? I decided to move my craft space to the spare bedroom to make way for a more functional work/writing space (plus, it began to feel a little cluttered and claustrophobic). Inspired by <a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2010/11/credenza-practical-meets-pretty/">Centsational Girl's credenza project</a>, I gave our pretty (ahem, outdated) desk a chic little makeover. <br />
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On a lighter note, P and I have been playing dress-up lately and it's hysterical. She is at the age now where she wants to do everything I do. If I'm cleaning, she gets a tissue and a plastic bottle from her "kitchen" and pretends to wipe down the floors. If I'm on my computer, she pulls her kid version out and pretends to click away. Last week, I was feeling fancy and actually got dressed in something other than yoga pants and a sweatshirt. As I was putting on my makeup and some jewelry, P wanted to join in. I sat her on the bed and pretended to put some makeup on her and then gave her a bunch of costume jewelry. She was beyond happy...<br />
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When we found out we were having a girl, I admit that I was a tad bit disappointed. I was afraid of all the hormones, drama and puberty issues that come with being a girl. What I didn't know is how wonderful raising a little girl can be - our little P is sweet, kind, smart, funny - everything we could have ever wished for in a child. Plus, I get to go back and relive my childhood, what could be better than that?Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-75480932019365121612011-04-05T22:34:00.000-04:002011-04-05T22:34:39.938-04:00Pregnant in HeelsBravo's latest reality series starts tonight and it's called '<a href="http://www.bravotv.com/pregnant-in-heels">Pregnant in Heels</a>.' Maternity guru <a href="http://rosiepope.com/about.aspx">Rosie Pope</a> gives an inside look at all the crazy expecting parents she encounters as part of her job as a high-profile baby planner in NYC. I'm usually addicted to anything on Bravo before it even airs - this one had me at 'crazy parents.'<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_x0LjyN0ZMaklUFxYI0wUfZxcFrQQFIuNjyNQ_IFUg_sAw6fSjZ-FrjOG7nPZ8MqSMX8jDP16EfQ-inAqQaiBG5qmYwwOEUW9w2CaMm18MV_ekqqeTdBhBtwWufPaAaoC1RKTa0OQOVA/s1600/rosie-pope.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_x0LjyN0ZMaklUFxYI0wUfZxcFrQQFIuNjyNQ_IFUg_sAw6fSjZ-FrjOG7nPZ8MqSMX8jDP16EfQ-inAqQaiBG5qmYwwOEUW9w2CaMm18MV_ekqqeTdBhBtwWufPaAaoC1RKTa0OQOVA/s400/rosie-pope.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I kind of want to be her...she's a former model/ballerina who studied Neuroscience at Columbia University and is now making boatloads of money doing one of the coolest jobs ever. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Speaking of baby planners and the coolest job ever, I've been helping a friend with her amazing baby planning business. She's been gracious enough to share her work with me and it's been a dream come true! Check out Boston's premier baby planning service at <a href="http://www.perfectingexpecting.com/">Perfecting Expecting</a> (cute name, eh?). </span><i> </i></span>Send moms-to-be you know our way and we'll make sure they're ready for that <strike>overwhelming</strike> adorable bundle of joy.</div>Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-777270806618567572011-04-04T22:38:00.000-04:002011-04-04T22:38:54.484-04:00The Birds and the BeesI THINK April showers have begun - better than snow, right? We had our first thunderstorm of 2011 today and afterward P and I could hear birds singing and ran around the yard pointing at all the pretty green sprouts poking up through the dirt.<br />
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Speaking of birds, I'm a sucker for anything bird, bee, botanical themed, which is why I fell in line with <a href="http://www.appleandbeeusa.com/">Apple & Bee's</a> bold line of bags and stationery:<br />
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We came home from a weekend in Toronto to one of my favorite things - Summer catalogs! A whole mailbox full of them! I love sitting down with a stack to rip out things I like to put on my inspiration board. Warm weather IS around the corner - I can almost taste the Skinny Girl Margarita now. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>1. Rodarte for Target Lace-Print Dress 29 in Black/Tab, $39.99<br />
2. Tucker for Target Signature Dress in Floral Print, $39.99<br />
3. Benhaz Sarafpour for Target Silk Georgette Lace Dress in Ivory, $44.99<br />
4. Tracy Feith for Target Dress in Hibiscus Print, $39.99<br />
5. Thakoon for Target Printed Tie-Waist Dress in Black/White, $39.99<br />
6. Thakoon for Target Gathered Dress in Cyber Floral, $39.99<br />
7. Alice Temperley for Target Voile Ruffle-Front Dress in Black, $34.99<br />
8. Libertine for Target Striped Tunic, $24.99</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Image c/o <a href="http://blogs.glam.com/glamchic/">GlamChic</a> </i></span></div>Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-81323437481449445582011-03-08T22:18:00.000-05:002011-03-08T22:18:57.863-05:00Lamp FaceliftI really, really, really hope spring is around the corner...the snow has almost melted in our neck of the woods (even though we just saw a 30'' snow storm in Vermont!) and it was warm enough today that I didn't need a jacket to take out the garbage. Yippee!<br />
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Last week my mom and I worked on sprucing up our guest bathroom. The biggest challenge so far has been the light fixture above the mirror. We couldn't decide on a new one (that's what happens when you want something nice with a budget of $0), so I decided to work a little spray paint magic on the one we had.<br />
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I forgot to take a picture while it was still assembled and hanging on the wall, but you get the gist. Silver and gold hardware with frost, etched glass shades - not exactly our style. <br />
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I used <a href="http://www.krylon.com/products/indooroutdoor_paint/">Krylon</a> spray paint in 'Almost White' and did about four coats to fully saturate the entire fixture.<br />
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Then, I sanded off all the drips and pools of paint.<br />
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I painted over the entire thing with a layer of acrylic gloss (found at all craft stores) and did one last sand (I like the effect of exposing some of the metallic underneath). I flipped the entire fixture upside down so the shades pointed at the floor and glued small chandelier lamp shades (I clipped the metal light bulb grip off) to the existing shade bases. <br />
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And, voila! A new chabby-chic lamp fixture for about $7!<br />
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One of my favorite blogs, <a href="http://whoorl.com/">Whoorl,</a> recently shared a very personal tragedy with their viewers. The blog's author, Sarah, wrote about her cousin's beautiful, smart, talented five-year-old daughter, Madeleine. Maddie was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor called <a href="http://www.thecurestartsnow.org/believe/brain-cancer/dipg/">DIPG</a>. Her doctors have given her a few months and as time passes, she will lose her ability to walk, fine motor skills, etc. The family is, of course, devastated. <br />
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Maddie's parents and family have started a foundation in her name to raise money for a learning center to be built at the <a href="http://www.ocean-institute.org/">Ocean Institute</a> in Dana Point, California. Maddie loves the ocean and spent a summer at their Sea Camp. It's important for the family to memorialize her in a tangible way and to build a place where families can go to experience all the things that Maddie loves so much. <br />
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As a mother, I really cannot imagine what Maddie's parents are going through. She is their only child and precious beyond words. It took me a while to decide whether or not to post Maddie's story - I guess I was afraid I might not do justice to who she is and what she and her family are going through. But, ultimately, I think the more people who know about her and send positives thoughts and energy, the better. If you'd like to learn more about Maddie's story, please visit her <a href="http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/madeleinejames/mystory">CaringBridge</a> page and the new <a href="http://maddiejamesfoundation.org/">Maddie James Foundation</a> site.Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404220244164620832.post-2312865791568758322011-02-24T22:22:00.000-05:002011-02-24T22:22:02.157-05:00Color BlockingFlipping through pictures from New York Fashion Week, I was particularly drawn to DKNY's bold, geometric color combinations:<br />
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Luckily, the affordable retailer <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home/11719/en/zara-S2011">ZARA</a> (ALWAYS underrated, yet ALWAYS on-trend) has caught the color blocking bug with these fun pieces. Now we can all add a little DNKY to our wardrobe:<br />
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It was warm, sunny, green, lush...ahhhh. For the first few days we stayed at the <a href="http://www.omphoy.com/">Omphoy</a> in Palm Beach - I was super excited because Michelle Bernstein has a restaurant there (<a href="http://www.bravotv.com/top-chef">Top Chef</a> fans know what I'm talking about!) - and soaked up as much sun as we possibly could before heading to Daytona/Orlando for work stuff.<br />
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I came away from our trip renewed and excited for spring...but then I got off the plane and realized we probably have another eight weeks of winter left and I spent the day digging myself out of a snow-induced depression.<br />
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At least I took pictures...<br />
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</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2flMnhGOX__1r-uMll5b_OnK2gUnzHPpeY0UuS0PmXLj_T_aT68uliqGZG0SYnYJfn1_LPdpftf3cnxuGS0wWRNGHZqTwnGhxpoHHowXPHoZRZfGXe1XaaiHS_9bMHl-Eg49FfxaF8MP/s1600/IMG_0034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2flMnhGOX__1r-uMll5b_OnK2gUnzHPpeY0UuS0PmXLj_T_aT68uliqGZG0SYnYJfn1_LPdpftf3cnxuGS0wWRNGHZqTwnGhxpoHHowXPHoZRZfGXe1XaaiHS_9bMHl-Eg49FfxaF8MP/s400/IMG_0034.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>My dinner at Michelle Bernstein's restaurant. It was some kind of white fish with a hearty mushroom broth and gnocchi.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZM_SErdb2_va-PZugFnWhep3zb5YIJtbUnLGD5mgvA8qG13rwkKgaxMj2Mb7DipWxq-1ohxHfZjj3mLEP-2lv5j4oYJTeZHQaUxQdiQEPBvj8lrHn3c4kVJFZerKa-nbsMiNwEVhZIzo/s1600/IMG_0033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZM_SErdb2_va-PZugFnWhep3zb5YIJtbUnLGD5mgvA8qG13rwkKgaxMj2Mb7DipWxq-1ohxHfZjj3mLEP-2lv5j4oYJTeZHQaUxQdiQEPBvj8lrHn3c4kVJFZerKa-nbsMiNwEVhZIzo/s400/IMG_0033.JPG" width="393" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: italic;">G's dinner - steak, crushed potatoes and cheesy broccoli. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGtUXvi5gA4vPJftS48QWXR0Au4SHTifr5ZJmhhQldJdFEINm0i_-bgtwyGIdthSxFET57uEhL0dX8EGfefSpB42lmKTfsqEjv35-bfpy2el9zh1fm5Pu6LwEg9JTg2As3q6h7UJqE5zBw/s1600/IMG_0035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGtUXvi5gA4vPJftS48QWXR0Au4SHTifr5ZJmhhQldJdFEINm0i_-bgtwyGIdthSxFET57uEhL0dX8EGfefSpB42lmKTfsqEjv35-bfpy2el9zh1fm5Pu6LwEg9JTg2As3q6h7UJqE5zBw/s400/IMG_0035.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dessert. Sit down for this...chocolate-filled donuts (they were warm!) and </i><em>crème brûlée</em></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> pudding with fresh whipped cream and chocolate crispy things. SOOOO good.</i></span></div>Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030631253366315321noreply@blogger.com0