tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17993160502729732192024-02-19T21:14:01.301-05:00objective:homeHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17589300658670938555noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799316050272973219.post-95609837223228412012-09-13T14:21:00.003-04:002012-09-13T14:46:35.206-04:00Whew it's dusty in here!Why hello blog friends! I am here. Still. I see you all visiting everyday (ummm 300+ views a day??!!). Sorry to be absent the last 2 months (wow, where did all that time go???). I've been prioritizing my life this summer, and Steve/kids/photography had to be in the top 3. Then keeping the house clean. Then sleep. Then blog. Sooooo as you can see, the blog has been left in the dust! I envision more time this Fall though, as we aren't outside as much, and I turn down the dial on photography for a while. So keep checking in every now and then!<br />
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Here are a couple quick shots of some of the many projects we have managed to accomplish this summer.<br />
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See you soon, tata for now! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beautiful deck, which made my life so much easier/more enjoyable this summer!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A peek of the project we are finishing up now. Well, this is the before. Purdy eh? You should have seen it with the glass shades!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our shed that we painted. The color looks beige-ish here, but it is a gray-green. Testing out colors for the house next year! (We'll be going with a darker tone of this)</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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I thought I would take a few minutes and talk about a couple of the little things we've managed to cross off our list this week. Baby steps right? And actually, I shouldn't even say it like that because they aren't baby steps at all really! If *I* were doing them, it would take me the next year to figure out! On that note, here we go.</div>
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First off, deck. This past week Steve completed all the deck boards on BOTH decks (WOOHOO!), finished the stairs, and completed the fascia boards on the entire upper deck. YAY! So all that remains of the entire deck project, is the fascia on the lower deck, which only involves two sides. We also are thinking of adding a privacy panel to the one side of the lower deck, but that will come later if we do. Looks pretty darn schnazzy huh?</div>
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Don't mind the AC unit in the window, we have central air that we added, it's just not 100% ready yet (next project!). We also have the new sliding door to install still. Also, seeing these photos makes me anxious to paint all the trim white, that's for sure! The white railings look so lovely....</div>
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Up next is the light fixtures. These are the ones that were installed on the front porch (two) and on the deck (one). YIKES. Rusted, corroded brass torches. </div>
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ANNNNNND here is the replacement fixture:<br />
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Such an improvement. There were a couple of other funky ones that I liked, but seeing as we needed 4 of these (two for next to the garage that we want to install still), I went with a classic set that was less expensive.<br />
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Here is another shot of our super low maintenance (read: hard to kill, for when you can barely manage to keep your children watered so your plants take a VERY backseat) flowers.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh, I can't wait until all that trim is a nice bright white! Not to mention the porch floor and siding being painted/replaced as well. But let's not get too ahead of ourselves here people.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Ah and the deck light we replaced as well. I chose a more industrial modern piece that I thought was perfect for the deck. I also think these would be so cool as lighting in the boy's bedroom. At $25 it was super reasonable too. It casts a nice bright light, directing downward, which is perfect. These are all iphone pics too, just cuz I'm lazy like that. <br />
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OK. Onward. Inside we go for a brief moment.<br />
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Although we have been totally focusing our time/money/effort on the exterior of our property, I decided to get crazy and make a mark on the dining room. I call it a dining room because a)it has a table in it and b)that is the technical term, BUT we have yet to eat in it even one time AND it has been our storage area for items without a home yet and craft supplies/ongoing projects (talk about run-on sentence!). Oh and it was a greenhouse/jungle for a couple of months with all of my brother's house plants while he was buying a home of his own. So yeah. It has been a wreck. It is in our plans for the future to open the room up and expand our kitchen, seeing as it is so seldom used/needed, but for now, I needed a clean space. I am a super clean freak and it was making me beyond nervous. <br />
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Here is the before.<br />
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I can't even call these a true before, because these photos were taken a couple of months ago, when I only had a couple of plants (soon the entire table and dresser were covered) and didn't have the console table in there. But you get the idea.<br />
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So, I cleared that sucker out and tossed a bunch of crud, put things away, and also carried the unused wall hangings and furniture to the basement. Here it is all cleaned out! (phone shots again)<br />
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So there you go friends. The lowdown on things going on around here. The dining room will soon sport a new chandelier (well, revamp), artwork, window treatments, and minor changes until we decide how we will be remodeling. At that point we'll paint, remove carpet, add crown.....etc etc. For now it is just marvelous being cleaned out!<br />
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<span class="style110">Our latest project has been a play kitchen for the kiddos, made from a
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This project has been in the works for a while. I first discovered nightstand
kitchens a few months ago on a blog
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I knew instantly, I had to make one! <br />
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Then I started looking at tons of other kitchens people have made. I pulled bits and
pieces that I liked from all over the place! I told Steve I was going to make one of our own. <br />
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So, I scoured Craigslist and family houses for a nightstand that would work. I
couldn't find the exact style I was looking for (one with 2 drawers), but I did find a
useable one at my father in laws. He wasn't using it and let us take it!<br />
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Unfortunately, because it didn't have 2 drawers, we had to do a bit more
creating than I had planned. That meant that Steve was going to have to take on a pretty big role in "my" project. I suppose he assumed that was going to happen...<br />
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So, I got to work finding all the supplies we were going to need. Here is a list
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-Spray Paint (white/silver/red/blue/black)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">
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So, as you can see, the total was just about $50 for
everything. We could have made it even cheaper since we had handles, but we opted for
nicer ones that fit better. Once we had all the supplies, we got to work!</div>
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I spray painted all the accessories, as well as primed the
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Steve then cut the sink hole and figured out a way to make
the fridge and oven. We were originally only going to have an oven, since that is
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-The window with a view (a page from the Golden Book
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For all the food, I bought Melissa & Doug wooden sets
(cutting food, food groups, & cut & slice cookies). The pot & pan are also wooden and from
Melissa & Doug. The wood utensils, bowls, and plates are from Plan Toys. The
coffee cups and saucers are vintage porcelain ones from the attic of my father in
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The grand total for EVERYTHING- the materials & the play
items, was $100. I bought the Melissa & Doug food at AC Moore with 50% off
coupons, which made them reasonable. The Plan Toy set was from gap.com (I know,
weird), and the pans were from Toys R Us (with a coupon and on clearance!). I think that is
a VERY reasonable price for items that are going to last MUCH longer than
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give Steve the credit for the actual construction- he was in the garage for HOURS. The
kids absolutely LOVE it and have been playing with it non-stop since we
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*So there you have it friends! Back before I honed my photog skills. Also, I should add that it has been over 2 years and it is still in GREAT condition. The oven window bit the dust, but that has been the only casualty. I was mentioning today, that it has been the MOST played with, MOST loved toy for 2 years straight. Every child, of EVERY age that has come into our home has absolutely loved it. Definitely worth the work!!
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Some things have been getting done around the house though. We have managed to finish the top, raised level of the deck, woohoo! Steve finished the stair railings last night actually. Now we have to complete the ground level portion, and then also do the fascia and we'll be good to go. Here is where we are now.<br />
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Ahhhhhhh so nice! Pardon the rain, by the way. I am absolutely LOVING
how it came out! It has been so nice to be able to go out back and relax
while the children all play in the yard. When the lower deck is
completed, we'll be putting the picnic tables on it after we re-stain
them. Eating our meals under the umbrella on a hot, sunny day has been
just lovely. We are really enjoying it so far. Which is great because it
has been a LOT of work (and as much as I am frugal and love DIY, this
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I am extremely happy with the mahogany color we chose, and the white
railings. They look great, feel great, and most importantly, won't need
to be stained every summer. FANTASTIC. I like how the baby can roll and
crawl around and his sweet baby skin won't get splinters. The composite
is extremely solid, which is nice. It also is a LOT larger than I had
anticipated. For some reason it didn't seem to look that big when it was
just mapped out on the grass or even when it was framed. Overall, I am
even more pleased with it than I thought I would be!</div>
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So now we just have to secure all the lower deck boards (right now they
are all just lying on the framing), do the fascia, and put in the
replacement sliding door that we purchased already. Oh and I want to
look for a new exterior light. The rusty brass one that resides there
currently is just not doing anything for me! Same with the ones on the
front porch actually. For some reason though, they seem to always slip
my mind anytime we are at Lowes...</div>
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Here are some phone shots of the progression!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steve sledgehammering a huge rock standing in his way of digging a post hole.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Noah in the hole. THAT is how deep they are. He is standing! Annnd Steve dug TWELVE of them. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Holes are dug, posts are sunk, framing going up!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Holden playing on the "stairs". Boards lying down to flatten.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steve fastening down the boards. Look at that pretty picture framed edge. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh heavens! The table the kids and I put together! Boards done. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh goodie! The first railing section.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The boys all helping daddy with the railing.</td></tr>
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Now let's see...I owe you a post on wall decor, don't I?? Let's see if I can squeeze that in soon!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.objectivehome.com%20&media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.objectivehome.com%20" class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal">Pin It</a>
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17589300658670938555noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799316050272973219.post-54830151408209754702012-06-06T13:28:00.005-04:002012-06-06T13:28:55.316-04:00Breathe.Well now, ain't this the truth??<br />
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"We women have a lot to learn about simplifying our lives. <br />
We have to decide what is important and then move along at a pace that is comfortable for us. <br />
We have to develop the maturity to stop trying to prove something. <br />
We have to learn to be content with what we are.<br />As you create a home, don’t get distracted with a lot of things that have no meaning for you or your family. <br />
Don’t dwell on your failures, but think about your successes. <br />
Have joy in your home. <br />
Have joy in your children. <br />
Have joy in your husband. <br />
Be grateful for the journey." <br />
<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">-M. Hinckley</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.objectivehome.com%20&media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.objectivehome.com%20" class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal">Pin It</a>
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17589300658670938555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799316050272973219.post-81668833302177476652012-05-30T16:05:00.002-04:002012-06-01T18:45:01.285-04:00Think Outside The Box.<br />
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Today I thought I would do an intro piece for my post on wall hangings. Later I am going to delve into techniques and tricks for decorating your wall space. I'll go into more detail about how to get it right, and give you a handful of good hints for figuring it out in your home. But that's not for today.... </div>
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When we moved into this house, I knew I was going to have get creative. Especially with the walls. <br />
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This house is almost twice the size of our last home, and there is about 100x more blank wall space. In our last home, being a 1900s antique house, almost every single wall had either a gorgeous leaded glass window, a doorway with extravagant wood molding, or a beautiful solid wood door. There was just about zero space or need for any wall art. I had a few spots to fill and that was about it. <br />
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Enter this house. Built in the last 20 years, with MUCH fewer windows, no fancy moldings or doors. That left a heck of a lot of wall space that cried out to be filled! <br />
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I knew I was going to have to get creative with my dollars and hands in order to fill the walls and add some personality into the very boring architecture. Seeing as I had just a small handful of pieces in my arsenal already. Most of which were mirrors (small spaces=lots of mirrors!).<br />
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I have already filled a good chunk of the walls, as you have seen in prior posts. Lots of <a href="http://objectivehome.blogspot.com/2012/02/place-to-play.html" target="_blank">painted canvas</a>, <a href="http://objectivehome.blogspot.com/search/label/printables" target="_blank">printables</a>, <a href="http://objectivehome.blogspot.com/2012/03/diy-gallery-wall.html" target="_blank">a gallery wall</a> (which is still empty!), <a href="http://objectivehome.blogspot.com/2012/03/cedar-sunburst-mirror-for-under-10.html" target="_blank">DIY sunbursts</a>, and <a href="http://objectivehome.blogspot.com/2012/02/from-trash-to.html" target="_blank">DIY chalkboards.</a> Not to mention all the many mirrors (I am slightly obsessed with the amazing qualities of mirrors in a home). Besides all those things, here are two new ideas that I have recently used in our almost-finished family room. <br />
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I was trying to figure out how to fill the three narrow walls in the family room. We painted the room (well, 3 out of the 4 walls so far) a lovely gray and we have also finished the<a href="http://objectivehome.blogspot.com/2012/04/industrial-modern-fun.html" target="_blank"> industrial wall unit</a>. Between those two elements, there is a lot of texture and darker tones. With the walls, wood, & steel. So I knew I wanted to stick to white frames. I wanted all of the pieces on the wall to tie in together, and seeing as I did the gallery frames in white, and the chalkboard in white, it was a no-brainer. <br />
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But what to put in the frames....hmmm. I mulled it over a while and one day I just opened up Ebay on my computer and started looking around. Here is where I ended up.<br />
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Don't mind the huge white ottoman in the middle of the room there. We haven't gotten around to putting it in the basement yet.<br />
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And grrrrr, I see that the frames are slightly askew in this shot. BA! I hate that. I fixed it, but apparently AFTER I took the photo. Oh well. </div>
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Oh I just love them. I knew I wanted something yellow to add a shot of color to the very neutral wall/shelving unit. After some browsing of different ideas I had rolling around in my head, I ended up searching "yellow nautical maps" on ebay and this is one of the sets that came up. I loved it right away because of a)how bright and graphic they are, and b)they are of Lake George NY! Moderately close to me, and a family vacation spot as well. I also loved how large they are. I am going to talk about scale tomorrow, but I wanted something substantial for this wall because of the large shelving unit right next to it, as well as the large window. I also knew I wasn't going to be putting any furniture in that space, so I wanted to make sure the wall pieces would suffice. Perfect, perfect, PERFECT. Know what's just as perfect?? </div>
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That's right folks. I picked up all four maps (technically they are one long map), for a grand total of $17. SEVENTEEN!!! You saw how big they are right? How bright? How completely terrific?? Yup. I almost cried. What was just as good was that those lovely white frames were on a huge sale at Michaels and I paid under $10 a piece for them. So for all four framed maps, it was under $60. Something like $55. SCORE. </div>
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Look at the lovely detail. I really like how they are worn, a little riped and faded a bit too. Totally adds character and life to them. Plus they are just the most perfect shot of yellow for the space. </div>
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I made sure they were hung just high enough so that little children wouldn't knock into them accidentally. Yet they are still low enough to take care of needing any furniture on the wall. LOVE. </div>
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Up next is a set of four vintage National Geographic ads from the '50s that I stumbled upon. Again, I was on the lookout for a splash of yellow. I also wanted to add some black & white to help tie in the industrial/modern feel. The camera theme is running high in the room now, which I am totally digging. A couple '50s cameras on the shelving, and now four Kodak ads. There are two more, but they are for the unpainted wall, so you'll see those later. These are my favorite two though. GRRrrr with the slight crookedness!! </div>
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I love the vintage look, slightly yellowed and faded. I also think it's pretty neat that they all say Rochester, NY on the bottom (which you can't see here). Being that we are in Rochester and all, it is fun that they found their way back "home". </div>
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These were also a steal. I paid $2.99 each for them, and since they were from the same seller, I only paid the shipping for one. Woohoo! This is one of the other ones I picked up. I have no idea why it says sold for 5.99, since it was 2.99, but whatev. There is one more, another yellow one, that will hang with this one. The four frames were $5 a piece. So the total was $37 for all four framed pieces. </div>
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So. Point being. You can decorate your walls with unique, fun pieces for CHEAP! No one else has these exact sets and I love that. I love how unique the nautical maps are. I love that I didn't just pick them up at Target or wherever. They are one of a kind and completely cool. Take a look around Ebay, there are SO many great things that you can use to give your home personality. Vintage ads and maps ALLLLL over the place. </div>
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Lots of little randoms going on, but the main thing is the deck. This little devil has been quite the project! I think I mentioned that Steve had to dig four more 4 feet deep holes, bringing the total to TWELVE. Yes. That is a depth of 48 feet that he dug! I think he needs to get a prize for that. Thankfully though, it is behind "us" and this past holiday weekend he finished up just about all of the framing. PHEW! He is such a work horse. Here is where we stand.<br />
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You can see the upper deck, which will have a railing around it, and the lower ground level deck. Crazy stuff. It is MUCH larger than I was anticipating and we are super thrilled to see it coming together. Decking should be going up within a week or so. YAY!<br />
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So then, as I navigated the decor world over the years, I noticed a big trend that I was NOT a part of. Hanging your window treatments HIGH up on your wall and WIDE on your windows. Why was it not obvious to me before?? What a ginormous impact this single tip has on a room. <br />
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Want to make your windows seem twice as large? Make your ceilings feel higher? Room feel more grand? Make a statement instead of just being "there"? Well then my friend, here is your solution. Easy as easy can be too. <br />
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Here is an illustration, just so you can get the idea. When I saw this earlier last week, I just knew I was going to have to share it. Because as much as I know the difference, it was crazy to see it drawn out so simply. <br />
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This is from <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/2012/04/a-public-service-message.html" target="_blank">Elements of Style.</a><br />
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Now wontcha look at that! BAM. Can you believe that is even the same window??? Drastic improvement. <br />
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Along those lines, here are some of my tricks when dressing a window. <br />
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-Curtains should be either puddled on the ground a bit, or just touching the ground.<br />
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-That means, no more 84" inch panels. 95" all the way.<br />
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-Hang your rod wide enough so that the entire panel hangs just on the outside of the window frame. What I do, is have the panel approximately one inch over the window trim. So JUST covering the molding. <br />
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-You can either leave them as is, or if you want more privacy, hang roman shades. I hang mine directly behind the curtain rod. Waaaaay up high on the wall. By doing this, you'll increase the height of the window and it will appear as though the window continues all the way up. <br />
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-With the romans, when they are open, open them so that they are JUST covering the top window molding.<br />
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-White panels ALWAYS work in a room. Always. If you have a dark space especially. I almost always go with white. I like to use white panels and patterned or bamboo romans (see <a href="http://objectivehome.blogspot.com/2012/02/easy-no-sew-roman-blinds-for-450.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> for my no-sew roman shade tutorial that has something over 18k Pinterest pins). White just brightens the space and again, makes the window seem much larger. Plus they are just so versatile and timeless. I like grommet top (if you plan on opening and closing them a lot especially) or back tab, which give you a nice pleated look. I steer away from tab top.<br />
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-If you want to add color or pattern and don't want to use a roman, you can use white panels and then cut one patterned panel down the middle and add them to the outside of the white panels. Giving you just a splash of color. <br />
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-For sliding glass doors, I do the same thing. Our deck slider has the rod hung right under the ceiling, with bamboo shades hung directly behind the rod. I used white grommet top panels so that they can be flung open and closed easily. The door looks WAAAAAAY bigger than when we moved in and vertical blinds were in place. YIKES. Stay away from verticals if you can at all help it. Talk about the '90s!<br />
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-For rods, I like large brushed nickel. As in, not the skinny skinny rods. I also like round finials. Classic, traditional, timeless. Honestly though, go with what suits your taste. Oil rubbed bronze and black are also nice.<br />
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Here are some examples of the window treatments hung in our house so far. We have only done the family room, master bedroom, kitchen, and partially the play room. I say partially because my plan is to make patterned fabric roller shades or romans. I just haven't gotten on that yet. I am working it around in my head, in terms of what color/pattern I want in there.<br />
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This is the closest shot I have to a before. Before this though, the previous owner had frilly lace curtains hung directly over and on the window. </div>
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I would hang the curtains even wider than this if you can. I didn't because I was trying to use the rod I already had, which was stretched out as far as it would go. If I ever feel like it, I'll buy another rod and pull the panels out 6 more inches or so. Notice how I left the space between the rod and the window bare here. Works just fine. Shades to come eventually. </div>
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Again, closest I have to a before. This was the previous owners. Waaaaay too low. Too shiny. Mini blinds. Brass tiny rod. <br />
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Notice the high bar, romans hung directly behind it and opened up right to the edge of the window. White panels hung completely on the outside of the window. This looks like a completely different window. Craziness.</div>
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Previous Owners. So much wrong with this. <br />
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This was before we painted and moved the bookcase out of the room. </div>
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The room how it is now, from another angle. I don't know why I don't have a straight on shot. Whatev.</div>
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Here are some of my suggestions for inexpensive, versatile, white panels. <br />
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<a href="http://www.target.com/p/Target-Home-Grayson-Grommet-Window-Panel/-/A-13816884" target="_blank">TARGET Grommet Top 95" FOR $35</a> (I have these in my family room and kitchen)<br />
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<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00221539/" target="_blank">IKEA Back Tab 98.5" (comes with hem tape) for $10 a PAIR</a> <span style="color: #666666;">(these are the ones I have in my bedroom and playroom)</span><br />
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I think I've illustrated my point here. High and wide baby. Any other window treatment questions??<br />
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Right now we are knee deep (er, waist deep) in digging the holes for the deck posts. Wow. That is all I can say to describe it. They have to be 4 feet deep and Steve is digging them all by hand. Yes, by hand. Our soil here is very very rocky and clay, so an auger would be difficult to use. Hence the shovels and post hole diggers (and wonderful friends!!). It took Steve over a week to dig the eight holes (nights mostly). Then we had our inspection of the holes, which he did wonderfully and they passed with no problem, butttttttt....it turns out he has to dig FOUR MORE holes. Yeah. That was not good news. Because our house is cantilevered, we need to have more posts closer. They didn't catch it when we initially applied for the permit. BUMMER. We were hoping to have framing started this weekend, but instead we are digging again. Oh well. We keep on keepin' on! <br />
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Here is Steve sledgehammering a humongous rock that stood in our way of digging. That poor poor man. <br />
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The other project we are working on is the family room. Now that the shelving is done, and we painted the wall behind it, we were itching to paint the rest. Because we both have full time jobs, painting has to happen in the evening after the kiddos go to bed, or on the weekends. So that means it usually takes a few nights of painting in sections to get a room completed. So far we have 3 out of 4 walls checked off the list! Woohoo! </div>
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I am really really enjoying this color. Grayish by Sherwin Williams, if you recall. It is not even a tiny bit dungeon-like, but rather bright and cheery and sophisticated. It lends a modern feel to the room, which is filled with a blend of traditional furnishings and modern/industrial accessories. So cool. I am loving this room more everyday!</div>
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Here is one corner of the room while we were in the midst of painting. So a partial before. Look at that masking tape yellow/beige. Buh bye drabby!</div>
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Here is the same view just a few minutes later. If you notice, pretty much everything else is the same, but already SOOO much better.</div>
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Annnd here is the same angle the next day after I hung the window treatments back up and put everything back together. </div>
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It never ceases to amaze me how much paint can transform a room. I mean, seriously, what an improvement! </div>
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I took some more photos on my real camera (these are all courtesy of my iPhone), and Lightroom is officially back up and running, so early this week you'll get to see more. FINALLY! Sorry for the slow goings this last week or two. When you don't have a computer or software, it really makes things difficult. Lots more to come. Love you all for hanging around during technical glitches!</div>
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After a night full of working (mostly Steve) until 2am, we wrapped up the shelving unit! It looks 1000x better than I even imagined and I couldn't be any more thrilled with it. My incredible husband amazes me with his skills! He always works so hard to see my ideas and designs come to fruition. What a guy! </div>
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Without further ado, here is our industrial/mid-century modern work of art. VOILA!</div>
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Are you loving the gray wall as much as I am?? Again, we chose Sherwin Williams Grayish and it is perfect. Bright and light, with a touch of warmth, and it contrasts nicely with the white trim. It is a smidge off in color here, sorry, again, no editing. It is showing a bit greenish in the top two photos, but it is more warm and ZERO green in real life.</div>
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In terms of the styling, I am really enjoying how it is coming together. I am trying to blend loads of texture and keep everything earthy in color. Notice glass, metal, leather, lambskin, soft blankets, mirrors, paper, greenery, wicker, wire.</div>
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A bunch of the pieces I have found recently while antique shopping, some of them we've made or repurposed, and a couple of items we already had. I still have a fantastic Kodak camera from the '50s on the way from Ebay, as well as a really cool metal airplane. Other than that, this is it.</div>
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LOVE these '50s books I picked up last weekend for a buck or two a piece (Actually, the blue one is more recent, but looks super modern to me). Talk about great titles too!! "Fortune Is A Woman". Truer words were never spoken. ;) I painted that little wooden airplane that I snagged for $1.</div>
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Steve welded this nifty piece of artwork for me. Totally cool.</div>
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I am diggin' the mixture of soft/cushy with the wicker and metal and wood. Again, sticking with earth tones.</div>
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I picked up those wicker boxes at Michael's (last night actually) for 40% off plus 20% off with an entire purchase coupon. DEAL! They are perfect for holding all of our DVDs and our DVD player.</div>
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This awesome antique toy phone Steve and I discovered while on our day trip last month. The box is one I had that I painted with chalkboard paint.</div>
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These are all books I had. Camera for $5 last weekend. Spheres I made and featured <a href="http://objectivehome.blogspot.com/2012/03/5-15-minutes.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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This cigar box I scored last weekend as well. Marked for $20 at the antique shop, I offered $10, she agreed. Woohoo! Perfect spot for the remotes and incredibly cool. </div>
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All in all, a BIG success! It was surely a labor of love though. It took more time, more money, more stress, less sleep and a smidge of disagreeing (only natural right?) to get it done, but in the end, it is even better than I thought. 100% custom, totally unique, and crafted by hand by my amazing Stevie-Poo (sorry babe). </div>
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Maybe I'll get more into the construction of it later (including more photos once we paint more than just that one wall), but for now, that's all folks! What's your favorite element/piece?? </div>
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GAH!!! I'm so excited! Steve and I finally mustered up the energy to start back up on the family room shelving unit. We have been a smidge burned out lately and needed a minute to catch our breath. AHHHHH. So. Now that THAT is out of the way, onward!</div>
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Last night we set up the entire thing. Measured it, anchored it to the wall, put the unstained boards on it, hung the tv, and made sure we were happy. Ummmm. Happy? ECSTATIC! I didn't want to take it down!</div>
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Alas. We had to. Steve has to remove the two middle units in order to remove the boards to stain them. So it was just a sneak peek. But he managed to stain all the shelves last night and they are ready to go tonight. See? (iphone pics again, my computer is still on the fritz so I have no Lightroom)</div>
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Oh they look heavenly. Nice and dark cocoa-ish to pick up on the woodtones on the other side of the room in my desk and post office box. Coordinates so nicely with our coffee bean couches and contrasts perfectly with the white end tables and frames and the blue rug. I wanted them to look a bit distressed and aged, and Steve did such a great job. Love love love!</div>
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Here is what the piping looked like up, without the wood of course. </div>
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HUGE right??! I was surprised at how substantial they are! I mean, I knew it was going to be most of the wall, but it is hard to envision until you actually see them up. It is going to make SUCH a statement in the room and the entire first floor (this wall is visible throughout the floor). I don't even think you can tell that well from the photo, but they are lovely.</div>
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We are also planning on painting that wall tonight. Steve picked up the paint that I finally chose last night, and hopefully we'll whip that out this evening. We don't want to have to take the entire unit down again just to paint, so we'll do this one wall and then finish the rest soon. </div>
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Here is the color I picked. </div>
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Another really cool update for the room is in the artwork realm. I managed to snag four (fantastic!) nautical maps of Lake George NY on ebay this week. Graphic yellow. Gray. White. BIG. Annnnnnd $15 for all four. KILLER! I am going to frame them in the same frames that I used for the gallery wall and they will be grouped as a set on the wall where the old oak bookcase was. Here is a sneak peek. </div>
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PERFECT right??! I am in love. I had no idea they were going to be this lovely. What an absolute steal. Just when you think Ebay is lost and way overpriced. Wait until you see how incredible they are going to look all together. </div>
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I also have been wrangling some funky objects for the shelving lately. Today I painted a box I have been saving, with chalkboard paint. CB2 inspired! You'll see that soon. Lots going on here, and soon I'll have some more reveal photos to share. It is just so fun to see things coming together!</div>
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The decking gets delivered tomorrow and we'll be getting the permit this week so that we can break ground on that next weekend. That is super exciting for me!! We didn't have a deck at our first house either, so it is going to be new and fun for us. May is a busy month for us, so hopefully we can finish it before June. <br />
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I did manage to accomplish a small task last week. Mulch! Steve picked it up during lunch one day and dropped it off for me. I spent nap time with the monitor on my hip and got to work! I managed to finish most of the front "garden" and it made a big improvement. It is always amazing the difference mulch can make. Gives everything a fresh, clean, polished look. Very affordable too. Lowes has mulch on sale for $10 for four bags. Cheap cheap. We used 10 bags for the front. <br />
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Here are some before shots. I only managed to use my iPhone that day. Notice the rock edging we did last month. We dug out all the red scalloped brick edging they had previously. <br />
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And the afters (again, sorry about the iphone pics. Nap time hurries!)</div>
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Look at our purdy flower blossoms! (I don't know if this is a cherry or crab apple or what. Do you??)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuHIjZ2plvsfeW0t14gOL8DmhFWzQ2mCqYWFH3Qx2TE7clxtN1msGu5mUJFzYg9ibhlJcu8pPK64AloBLTS3TfgEcQxt1FtTK5WSF5I2ao_mBf4P6r865FW4aIqj2pi0F63_axGRNuDo/s640/blogger-image-951630387.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuHIjZ2plvsfeW0t14gOL8DmhFWzQ2mCqYWFH3Qx2TE7clxtN1msGu5mUJFzYg9ibhlJcu8pPK64AloBLTS3TfgEcQxt1FtTK5WSF5I2ao_mBf4P6r865FW4aIqj2pi0F63_axGRNuDo/s640/blogger-image-951630387.jpg" /></a></div>
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We stuck with the dark brown mulch and I like how it looks like nice freshly tilled sod. Or dirt. I don't really know the difference. (Can you tell I am not a landscaping expert??)</div>
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Ahhhh improvement already! All it took was $25 in mulch and an hour during naptime. Plus I scored a free arm workout (dragging those bags around) annnnnd a teeny sun tan. SCORE.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.objectivehome.com%20&media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.objectivehome.com%20" class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal">Pin It</a>
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Here it is before. We actually recovered this about seven years ago. It was Steve's grandparent's old stool and it used to be floral. <br />
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Step 1) Remove the cushion from the stool. Mine was not attached this time because there is a little storage area underneath, but the last one I did was screwed in. </div>
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Step 2) Lay your fabric out and place the cushion on top. (Don't mind the old gross vents. When we redo the kitchen they will be getting replaced.)</div>
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Step 3) Cut. I know. This is all very complicated. Thank GOODNESS you have the photos. ;)</div>
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Find a baby to park it on the corner of the cushion. PHEW! Glad I have one just hangin' around.</div>
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Step 4) Start stapling it nice and tight. Make sure your pattern is right where you want it by flipping it over and checking the placement first. I do the two long edges first, then corners, then short edges. I'm not an expert on corners, I just fiddle with them until I like the way they look and do lots of stapling.</div>
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Step 5) Replace the cushion on the bench, screwing it on if you need to. VOILA!</div>
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Now. I am planning (I think) on painting the wood either white or gray. But I want to wait until we paint the family room because I'll just do it at the same time. Also, I always have a hard time taking the plunge when it comes to painting hardwood furniture. I am always afraid of ruining it! So, I mull it over awhile just to be sure. For now, both ottomans are wood toned and when I decide, I'll do them both. Or not. We'll see. </div>
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Here it is in it's home. Ready to be pulled out as needed or have a drink or magazine plopped on it. Whatev.</div>
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Oh shoot, I should have taken a better photo. See at the top of the mail sorter? I put the West Elm spheres that I made up there. Perfect spot! The stain matches 100% and it adds a bit of height to the piece which, in my opinion, was just a teeny bit short before. Someday I'll take a real photo to show you better. </div>
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So there you have it folks. That took me 5 minutes. Quick and dirty (notice I didn't show you the underside once it was stapled? That is where the dirty comes in. Who cares! No one can see it). Now it looks like it was purposely chosen for the room. YAY!</div>
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Last week I also picked up some new lamps for our master bedroom. The lamps we were using were about a foot too short for our VERY tall bed and just were a pain in the neck to use. I was waiting for a sale at Target (where else), and finally I lucked out with a buy one, get one half off promo! Score. So I snatched up two of these babies (and lampshades of course). <br />
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I was trying to find lamps that were feminine & sparkly, yet not TOO in your face girly. I think they add the perfect touch of luxury and girl to the room.</div>
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Not to mention, they are tall enough for us to actually be able to read at night. Imagine that!</div>
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So pretty. I just love 'em. At under $35 a piece for the base and shade, they were a good price and make a big impact in the room. </div>
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Here is what the old lamps looked like.</div>
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In other news (I'm all over the joint today), one of the next projects up is the dining room. Currently it is our staging room for things that haven't found a home since we've moved in/we won't be using anymore, as well as other random junk. Here is what it looks like right now.</div>
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Yup. Craft supplies. Stuff to return to Target. Stuff to take to Goodwill. Baby carrier. </div>
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I have a long to do list for this room, but mostly it is all quick and easy things that I can do myself. Or with just a little help. Here's the plan:</div>
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-Redo the chandelier (I can't wait to show you what I have up my sleeve!)</div>
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-Add crown molding (ok so Steve will be doing this one)</div>
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-Remove top part of white china cabinet and use it as a buffet instead</div>
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-Hang large mirror above buffet (again, that's a project you'll see later)</div>
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-Return huge antique dresser to my parents (it was perfect in our last home, but too big for here)</div>
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-Remove alll the junk of course (that's #1 on the list)</div>
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-Find a home for the bench in front of the window</div>
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-Add curtain and shades to the space</div>
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-Add wall art to the big blank wall where the dresser is now (again, another project you'll see)</div>
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All in all, it's not too bad! Down the line we also want to rip up the carpet and replace the flooring, as well as open up the wall into the entry way. But for now, just a few little things will make a HUGE difference!</div>
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The paint color is actually the ONLY color in the house I don't mind. It is a nice light gray. The color scheme for the room is going to be white/gray/black/silver. Very traditional yet with a modern, sophisticated twist. </div>
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So this week we are ordering our decking and I just can't decide between two. Let me talk you through it a bit and then you can help me pick.<br />
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Here is our house now. Front and part of the back. It is a light cream color.<br />
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The deck will be two levels. The first level, with the railing, will go from the edge of the sliding door, to the bump out of the family room. The lower, ground level deck, will span the entire length of the family room.</div>
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Our plans for the house include re-siding it next year and painting all the trim and shutters this year (hopefully). This is the color scheme we are going with.</div>
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An olive-ish, gray-green with nice bright white trim. That trim is slightly beige, ours will be white. I haven't decided 100% on shutters yet. </div>
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So the trouble is, picking a decking that will look alright with the cream we have now, but ultimately look best with the new colors coming in the future. </div>
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Here are our two choices. Sage & mahogany. The sage is more like a slight greenish tan. We will be going with a white railing, no matter the decking choice. We are using CorrectDeck composite decking.</div>
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This photo makes it look a smidge more tan than it is.</div>
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Here are my thoughts. The green/lighter color will not get as hot, but it will also show dirt and scuff marks. The mahogany/dark color will get scorching hot, won't show mud, but will show dust and dry dirt. </div>
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Unlike the photos, our railing will be solid white, identical to this one.</div>
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Initially, we had decided on doing a full wall built in. Then I started thinking, it would be SO permanent and what if I changed my mind (which is not uncommon for me). So then we thought about using this great mid-century modern credenza that we have, for the TV, and flanking it with two free standing white bookcases. Ehhh, boring. <br />
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I had seen a fabulous metal piping shelving unit on HGTVs "High Low Project" and I kept going back to that concept. But then I would get all freaked out about it and move on. So then I started thinking we could do white floating shelves on either side of the credenza. Similar to this.<br />
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I still think that is a good idea, BUT, I just wasn't sold.<br />
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This space is visible from the large majority of the first floor. Our family room is open to the kitchen, which is open to a dining space, which is open to the playroom. So anything we do on this wall will make a big impact on the rest of the floor. I think we have gone pretty classic/traditional in the furnishings of the family room. I also think that with the white gallery wall, and white end tables, and eventually white kitchen, it just might be TOO much white. <br />
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Soooo here we are back at industrial. It will add a modern flair to the space and a bit of contrast with the white. It is pretty unique and I think it will be just the touch we need for the room. <br />
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Here is the wall we are referring to.<br />
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It is about 15 feet long, and the unit will be about 12 feet. So it will take up a good portion of the wall. The bookcase on the left will be leaving the room, by the way. Here is the sketch of what it will look like. The only thing that is different, is the 3rd shelf from the top, will be moved to be in the center of the space where the tv goes. That will eliminate the two big spaces on either of the side units.<br />
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Here is an inspiration photo. Like I said before, the first time I saw it was on the "High Low Project", but this one is another one I liked. Obviously, it is not piping, nor is it attached to the wall, but it is part of where we got our inspiration.</div>
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Ours will have dark stained, distressed wood planks as well. They will pick up the dark tones in our desk and post office box on the other side of the room.</div>
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Here is a shot of all the materials to make one of the four pieces (We'll get more into the building process later).</div>
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A close up of the really fabulous texture of the pipes.</div>
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Finally, here is Steve holding up one of the four parts to it. </div>
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So that's where we are now! I am getting really excited to see how it turns out. When we went to the antique mall last month I picked up a bunch of unique, funky pieces to put up, so I can't wait to put it all together. We also have to paint the room still, so that will be coming up soon. We are in a rush to get things done inside before the weather gets nice and we start the work on our new deck. (Speaking of that, I'll be back at some point soon to show two of our decking options so you can help us decide which to go with.)</div>
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Oh, before I go, here is a little something Steve made for me. I have been eyeing the big metal letters from Anthropologie, and at $100 a pop, I knew I wouldn't be taking the plunge anytime soon. Steve bought a welder recently, and this was his first project.</div>
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That man sure knows what tickles my fancy! Haaaa. You can't see it in the photo real well, but I started adding silver nailhead trim to the bench, and I love how it picks up on that. Just love it. See what I mean when I say our house is evolving? I am constantly changing up that entry way!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.objectivehome.com%20&media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.objectivehome.com%20" class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal">Pin It</a>
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I have been working out the dining room in my head lately. Right now it is our staging/junk/craft room. All the framed art that we have yet to find a home for, craft supplies for things I'm working on, and other miscellaneous objects that I have failed to put away. I think I have the general plan down, so we'll be starting on that in the next week. <br />
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Coming tomorrow, the first post (of many I think) on our industrial style wall shelving unit. We are a few days away from completely it, but I am super excited about the progress. I think it is really going to make a big statement in the space.<br />
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Woohoo! Progress is progress right? Honestly I decided to post now, because I have no idea when I will finish it. I think I have decided to have a family photo session done this Spring/Summer and sort of coordinate the wardrobe a bit for the space. I went back and forth about just putting all sorts of random family photos in it now and doing the fresh session and have all the photos be coordinating. I think that I would like it better if I went with the new session. Then I can plan it out, colorwise, the way I want it. I am also planning on intermixing some swatches of fabric in some of the frames too. So, you'll just have to be patient and wait for the final product sometime this summer. <br />
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Why, do you ask, did I decide to put the frames up now then?? Well. At the time I had assumed I would just fill them with photos we already had. Also, this wall was SO blank and empty, I really just wanted to put something up there. Plus, I figured hanging it BEFORE we painted might be a good idea. In case I needed to make a bunch of extra holes or something (which I didn't). <br />
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Let's take a peek at how the wall evolved, shall we?<br />
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First off. I went to Michaels and browsed around for all white frames. I lucked out in that they had JUST (as in, that week), come out with a new line of white gallery frames on the cheap. They were significantly less expensive than the frames I had found at Target and Ikea. Well, assuming I could use a coupon, that is. Actually, even without a coupon they are a great price. <br />
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Here is the photo I snapped on my phone of the display:<br />
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While I was there, I really had no idea what frames I needed. What else was I supposed to do to figure it out? So I started just laying them all out on the floor. I knew I wanted it to be a certain width (just about 10 inches wider in total than our sofa), I also knew I wanted them to be in one large frame. For all the frames to combine to form one large rectangle. So I just fiddled with them all until I was happy with the result.</div>
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After a couple of weeks I decided to tackle the hanging. Steve was working on another project, and I wanted to see if I could do the entire thing by myself!</div>
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Step1) Lay wrapping paper out on the floor. I taped two pieces together to get the right height.</div>
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Step2) Start laying your frames onto the paper, copying the layout you previously decided on (ie me looking at the pic on my phone).</div>
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Step 3)Outline all the frames on the paper. I used a pencil to trace each frame. Then I cut the wrapping paper around the frames. </div>
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Step 4) Take all the frames off the paper and mark on the paper, with a writing utensil, where each frame needs to hang. I just turned each frame over, noticed where the hanging bracket was and marked it with a cross. So, I would see that it was 2 inches down from the edge in the middle, then mark that spot on the paper.</div>
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Step5) Hang the wrapping paper on the wall exactly where you want the mural to be. I used tape. This is the only spot I actually needed another set of hands. Steve held one side while I taped the other up. </div>
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Step6) Pound a nail into each spot that you marked for hanging. Right through the paper.</div>
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You can see I also marked the size of each frame. Just in case I needed it.</div>
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Here is me, hard at work. (Not really, it took only about 30 seconds to do them all!)</div>
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YAY!! Nails are all in and I didn't have to make ANY extra holes!</div>
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Step8) Now, using the paper as your guide for placement, hang all the frames into their position. </div>
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Step9) Enjoy your DIY gallery wall!</div>
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Here it is in the sunlight.</div>
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You would be surprised at how simple it really was! The work at home took 30 minutes max and I didn't have to fix any nail holes. I am definitely loving the look, so much better than the big empty space before. </div>
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Now I just have to book a session for some family photos to fill those babies up! I also can't wait to paint the room so that we can see how they look on the light gray walls.</div>
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This weekend hopefully we'll put a dent in a pretty big project we've begun- the shelving unit on the wall with the tv. YAY! I'll talk a bit about it as we go along. See you soon!</div>
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Sometimes we (is it just me?) get in the mind set of wanting to do it ALL right.now. Right NOW. Not later, now. Never mind the fact that we plan on being here a couple handful of years. We just get to thinking that we have to complete the entire property ASAP. Well. That just isn't realistic or even ideal, is it? <br />
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Ideally your home has a well thought out, well collected look. You don't want it to look like you just went out and purchased everything out of catalog XYZ and called it a day. You want it to look like YOURS. Lived in. Loved. A mish-mash of all the things you hunted for and uncovered, that were perfectly suited for YOUR home. Not the cute, adorable family next door, or the swanky people down the street. Yours. Ideally, it's <em>not </em>cookie cutter. Because if you're like me, you tried that. Then you wondered why it didn't feel <em>right</em>.<br />
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So. Let's slow things down a bit and remember that your home is YOUR HOME. Take it easy people. I like to think of decorating your home like a treasure hunt. You keep your eyes out for the "treasures" and then slowly and mindfully put the pieces together to form YOUR HOME. <br />
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But you know, not every idea is or has to be original to be YOURS. If we were all capable of producing gorgeous, perfectly put together spaces without help from anyone else, well, we'd all be designers. Honestly, even designers pull their inspiration from other designers. Pick and choose the pieces/elements you are drawn to from others, and collect them together to form YOUR space. Your uniqueness can come from the way you creatively combine the legwork that others have already done. Add in touches of your family throughout the space, and shoot, there you go. YOUR home. <br />
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So how do you direct your search? Pinterest is great for collecting images you gravitate towards, to help you "pin"-point your style. Same idea with decorating magazines. Sometimes I'm not so sure of the direction I want to head in for a space. I head to Pinterest or my file of magazine pages I've ripped out, and take a peek at the rooms I've gathered. What is it about each photo that attracted me? Are the paint colors aLL similar? Furniture the same tones? Are the rooms classic? Modern? <br />
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When I was trying to plan our bedroom, I just couldn't decide on bedding. I must have purchased and returned five sets. So I took a minute and carefully studied the images I had collected of master bedrooms. WHY had I been drawn to them? I noticed right away that <em>every single one </em>of the rooms used white bedding. HUH. Isn't that a coincidence. Well, maybe I should try out white bedding. Lo and behold, I found a $12 clearance duvet, stuck our down comforter in that baby, and BAM. There it is. <em>There</em> is the feel I was trying so hard to achieve and was so miserably failing at capturing. Why couldn't I figure that out before!<br />
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Same thing goes for furniture. Need a new sofa and don't know exactly what you want? Browse through the rooms you were drawn to. I have had 4 sets of sofas in the last 8 years (thank you Craigslist for feeding my problem, by giving me a way out of a bad choice). I finally feel like I've reached the point where for the first time, I made a good investment on our furniture choice. I used the same technique as with our master. <br />
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I think we don't cut ourselves enough slack. We want it all and we want it all NOW. If we don't have that, then we get angry and sulk. We think we aren't as good as so-and-so. We most certainly couldn't have a home like <em>that</em>. Our home could never be as nice as <em>that</em>. I could never do<em> that</em>. Take it easy folks. Creating your home isn't about comparing your space to everyone else's. It is about loving the space your in. You CAN have a home that feels like <em>that </em>but is your own. Just take it one piece at a time. One element at a time. Soon enough, at a reasonable pace, you'll be on your way. <br />
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Let's not compare ourselves in this process of building our homes, but maybe encourage one another. It's just decorating for goodness sake. There are so many more important issues to deal with. Let's keep the decorating stuff fun and light and collaborative. <br />
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Steve thinks this mirror looks like a portal to another world. To Narnia. He thinks it is funky because the frame of this LARGE mirror is so thin. SO it looks like a portal. Well, better to be a Narnia portal than the gaudy old gold thing it was before! <br />
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This past October I was at the Ronald McDonald House Sale and from across the room I spotted this baby. The very moment I saw it, I said, "GAH! I must have that! In turquoise!". I scooted my little booty over to it and beamed at the $20 tag. NICE. It was crazy gold and very old lady-esque, but I saw past all that and only saw the fabulous curvy lines. Unique and purrrrrrdy! Have I mentioned how much I love the RMH Sale??? Why oh why is it only once a year??!! I have gotten the best finds from that place. <br />
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Well, it sat in storage (we were living with my father in law while we waited to close on the house) for awhile, and then sat in the dining room (currently our staging room for projects) for a couple of months. I needed some warm weather before I could work on it, and finally last week's weather fit the bill. <br />
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First things first, I had to grab my arsenal. Spray primer in white, and glossy jade. I primed it first because a)I didn't want to have to prep the surface at all (sand, clean etc) because of all the curves, and b)Steve said the jade would cover better and more vividly over white. When it comes to paint, I listen to him. Usually.</div>
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Step 2) Find your spraying location outside (I would never suggest spraying anything inside your house, fumes and over spray would be wicked) and cover your painting area. I sprayed in our garage because it was SUPER windy out that day. I used an old white fitted sheet. It doesn't have to be fancy schmancy stuff here peeps.</div>
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Step 3) Spray with primer. You want to hold the can about 8 inches away from the item. Also, good rule 'o thumb, "if your paints a sprayin', your arms a swayin'". Basically, when spray painting, never stop moving your arm. Never hold the can stationary in one position. Also, you want multiple, VERY thin coats. Thick coats of paint will a)take FOREVER to dry (multiple thin coats will dry much quicker than one thick coat) and b)drip drip drip all over the place. No one likes paint drips on their work.</div>
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At this point I was like, "Wow! This looks really good white. Maybe I should nix the turquoise and go with white instead!". But, I talked myself out of it because this is supposed to be a statement piece. So I begrudgingly pushed away my white addiction and trudged on. </div>
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Step 4) Spray with several thin coats of glossy jade. I think I did 4 coats or so. I sprayed it real thinly and then let it dry about 15 minutes before coming back and doing another quick spray. I had to really maneuver my way around this thing because of all the curves and hiding places where spray didn't want to go.</div>
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At THIS point I was thinking, "GAH!!!! I ruined it!!! I should have stopped at white!! What was I THINKING??!!!" LOL. I just kept going since there was no turning back now and figured I'd wait to judge it until after all the paper and such was removed. But I was already planning out how I was going to cover it in white.</div>
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Step 5) Let dry (I waited overnight) and then pull off all the paper. You might have to use a flat edge razor blade to scrape some paint off the mirror. I had a bunch of over spray, how that happened, I have no idea since every square inch was covered. Oh well. I got the mirror wet and then scraped (well, Steve did). </div>
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So I love it!! I think it was turquoise over-kill with all the paper and such. Once I peeled it all away, it was EXACTLY what I was hoping for. PHEW!! (I seem to say that phrase every single time I play with color)</div>
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It adds an unexpected swipe of color to the room and it definitely makes a statement. Everyone who has walked in the room since we put it up, raves about it!</div>
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I love how it reflects so much sunlight from the window, since they are directly across from each other.</div>
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It also perfectly matches the lamp on the other side of the room. <br />
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So there you have it. Bright & playful & something to talk about for sure. For $23 or so, it is definitely worth the price!</div>
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Enter area rug. The room has wall-to-wall beige carpeting that was here when we moved in, and it left the main play space in the middle of the room looking so bare and plain and boring. I wasn't sure how it would go, throwing an area rug on top of plush carpet, but I took the plunge. It just really needed it! I am very pleasantly surprised at the results. It doesn't bunch much at all, nor does it move all over the place. I am planning on buying the carpet pad for underneath it to completely eliminate the wrinkling, but it is minimal enough that I haven't run out to do it yet. Take a peek.<br />
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It really defines and grounds the space! Instead of just a sea of beige, it brings a swash of sunny yellow in to center the room a bit. I am really liking it a lot. I purchased it from Home Decorators Collection online. It is 100% hand woven wool and it is flat woven and reversible. Yes! Reversible! So, not only will it last FOREVER being that it is wool, it will also hold up to kids because if it gets too gunky and drabby, I can flip that baby right over. SCORE. <br />
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Not only is it perfect for kids, but it was a great deal. I snagged this 5x8 beauty on sale (<a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Argonne_Rug/510/" target="_blank">HERE</a>) and with a coupon for $125, normally $200. PLUS I got free shipping. I was nervous buying it because it looks very bright and saturated online. I figured though, it was a great price and I could always return it if I didn't love it. Thankfully, it arrived and it was the perfect shade of mustard. PHEW! <br />
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As you can see, I also added that turquoise mirror above the play kitchen. I'll post more on that tomorrow actually. I have a bit more to do on that wall, but for now, it adds a Narnia-esque feel to the space. Which is very cool. <br />
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I also added a matching turquoise lamp and white garden stool in between the leather chairs. That space really needed a jolt of color because of all the neutral and white. It still needs a bit more, something. I am thinking about doing fabric roller shades (right now they are plain white cruddy plastic ones), but I have yet to find the exact fabric I am looking for. <br />
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Anyways, yes. I found that great lamp at Target on clearance (it was the last one!) and the drum stool/side table I picked up at Home Goods for $40. I LOVE it, but it makes the lamp a smidge too short for the chairs, so I might switch things up a bit. <br />
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I like how the turquoise pieces are opposite each other in the room. Coordinating, but not TOO matchy like if they were right next to each other. <br />
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I am happy with how things are coming together here. Very kid friendly, yet still grown up enough to be the first place people see when they walk in. I still have a couple little things I want to add to the wall with the mirror, to display the kids artwork and possibly a few books, but we'll see. <br />
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Among some of the other recent happenings, Steve switched out the ceiling fixture in the entry way for me. It was previously looking like this (this is before we moved in, clearly):<br />
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It is a clean & simple, drum shade flush mount. Found <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00176042/" target="_blank">HERE</a> from Ikea. I love the texture, and at $29.99, you can't really go wrong. Steve was GENIUS and figured out a way to retro-fit it to the existing light fixture. So all we had to do was remove the glass on the old one and attach this one. No rewiring at all! Bonus.</div>
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So things are coming along well here. Adding bits and pieces all over the place. The nice weather the last week has had us focusing a bit on the exterior of the house, which has it's own to-do list. Tomorrow I'll be back to talk a bit more about the transformation of the mirror in the playroom. It went from hideous to cheerful for under $5!</div>
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Here is the one I made for our entry way:<br />
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I changed the numbers up a bit, seeing as I didn't think it was a super wise idea to put our exact location on the internets. But you get the idea.</div>
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Step 1) Determine your GPS coordinates. I used <a href="http://itouchmap.com/latlong.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> website. All you do is put your address in at the top and then it spits out your coords at the bottom of the page.</div>
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Here is where you put your address (in the slot marked address, go figure!):</div>
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Here is where it comes out (the 6 slots on the bottom):</div>
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Step 2) Find a background. To get the chevron pattern, I googled "free chevron background", then clicked on IMAGES. You can get the same one <a href="http://www.thisfreshfossil.com/2010/10/freebie-friday-gray-chevron-pattern.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </div>
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Step 3) In Photoshop, use the background you just found, and then add a text box for your coordinates. I also lowered the opacity of the background and the text so it wasn't as dark/bright.</div>
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VOILA! Here is an example of another one I made.</div>
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I think I might need to move it a tad lower, now that I see the photos. I have a thing about wall decor hung too high on a wall. From what I've noticed, people tend to hang things much too high on their walls. It should be eye level in the center. Obviously, this piece is different, and it was super tricky getting it hung by myself. </div>
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I am really happy with how the stain allowed the dimension of the wood to show through. You can still see the variation in tones and such, which is what I was hoping for. I didn't want it to lose all definition once finished, which is why I went with stain instead of paint.</div>
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I also put together some "art" for the space next to the window. I found the brushed silver frames at Target for 50% off (with mats!) and I printed off the ampersand and the Dr. Suess quote with our printer. The ampersand is perfect for our bedroom, you know, Mr & Mrs, His & Hers, Heather & Steve. Cute stuff there people. For both pieces, it was under $15. <em>Bargain.</em> I chose gray for the ampersand and a gray-blue for the quote. </div>
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Printables are a GREAT way to put together very inexpensive "art" for your walls. All you need is a frame & a printer. If you don't have a printer, you could have it printed via one-hour photo at any photo lab for a buck or two. Still very cheap. <br />
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I found the Dr. Suess quote <a href="http://sprik.blogspot.com/2011/01/just-because-19.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> and the ampersand<a href="http://sprik.blogspot.com/2011/03/just-because-31.html" target="_blank"> HERE</a>. They offer them in all different colors and there are LOTS more free printables on their site. There are so many free printables on the web, just do a search on Google or Pinterest and you'll find a bucket full. You just print them in whatever size you are looking for (I did 8x10 & 5x7), throw them in a frame and call it done! I also have made a bunch myself in Photoshop. Very easy, quick, and a bit more personal. <br />
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With the fan addition and the wall hangings, the room has more personality already. Still have to do the other roman, chair and find something for above the dresser. Among other little things. All in all, things are coming together nicely! <br />
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Among the scores, are my two favorite pieces. I have been on the lookout for one of these babies for ages! I didn't want to spend a lot (these were $10 & $12) and I was specifically looking for a blue one. When I saw them from down the hall I told Steve, "I don't care how much that blue one is, I LOVE it!!". Imagine my excitement when I saw it was $12!!!<br />
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That's right folks, a mid-century desk fan! Look at how pretty it is. All robin's egg blue and shiny aluminum (I think?). It is all metal and heavy and SOLID and just all kinds of gorgeous. Total bonus is, it works! And let me tell you, it works 1000x better than any fan I've ever bought made in this decade. Now, it is a major safety hazard for the kids, seeing as these are BLADES of metal and the cage is tiny, so we won't be plugging them in, but still. SO cool. I am loving it in my bedroom on the dresser. With all the gray and silver in the room, it looks so perfect.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3bgpBkAbm8MsqcL-Neq1SPVQRkqnZrZRut7Tm7gwQbjS42y0oMND3cJGrGuIgBHkhAyU8PEDZSRoabUQ2xDwDML7I29-4InF2fIoD1GPOxhJA4jOG3AKD4QmBhH-QWpXsF_8hRJrbkAs/s1600/march13+066.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div>
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That cute little yellow antique cold cream tin we found for $1 as well. I thought it was a nice touch of color for the room and it is just right for run away earrings and such. </div>
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The other one we picked up is just as great. It is gray and has a sweet flower/scalloped design on the cage. Again, works like a charm still and was only $10. This one has found a home on my desk in the family room. Fits in perfectly too. </div>
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When we figure out our plans for the wall of shelving across the room, I'll be putting it up there. We were actually looking around specifically for unique items to have on the shelving, and we found a handful of other things too. Just have to decide what we want to do! I can't decide between white floating shelves like this:</div>
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Or a more industrial style like this:</div>
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Here is another example.</div>
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Honestly, I am leaning way more towards the industrial look. I feel like the mix of traditional, modern, and industrial, would be so fabulous. Hmmmmm. The thing is, it is a lot more work, and more $$ too. I don't know, don't know. Tossing it around a bit more before I decide. Anyone have any thoughts on this??</div>
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ANYWAYS, that was a tangent! So yes, I found a few neat pieces for the future shelving, lucked out with some super sleek fans, snagged a few other fun things, had a great lunch, and most importantly, did it all with my score of a husband. NICE.</div>
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In other news, I started a project today and it failed. Here is where I stopped:</div>
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I was trying to make a twine covered initial to go on our door, but I just couldn't figure it out after trying a whole bunch of different methods. It was either going to take way too much twine or take me 400 years, so I stopped while I was ahead. Actually, carving that 'E' out of a sheet of Styrofoam was no fun either. I guess I should have quit back when those little balls started sticking all over me via static! You can't win 'em all friends, you can't win 'em all. </div>
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