tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14115079337382253632024-03-14T03:21:43.254-05:00girl learning along the wayRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.comBlogger374125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-87455149892590279912011-01-20T11:51:00.002-06:002011-01-20T11:57:51.070-06:00Stark on Modern Family last night<div align="center">We didn't watch it yet (it's still on the DVR at home), but <a href="http://www.criticalmention.com/components/url_gen/play_flash.php?autoplay=1&clip_info=1794618927%7C0%7C59%5E">Stark Carpet was mentioned on Modern Family last night</a>.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">That is a Stark rug on the show, but contrary to what they say, it can be cleaned.</div><div align="center">(Wool is the easiest carpet to clean)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-38000637092090351142011-01-17T08:00:00.000-06:002011-01-17T08:00:14.175-06:00A Couple More<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhowRTqH0bNWZ4nd7891cynpW8oPEfjkUlDY2ly_h1fhrjgtUGmCZLA0Zq1QqzM_cfQ5QRQKgk_vUEvcMLKd16dHGpgr6D3K0lym6vfZtbs3MxVmTJvWpzMyjznTZjxAkj6WSdW8dt7bOiK/s1600/white+gray+maroon+bedroom+with+ceiling+wallpaper.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563011861894158114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhowRTqH0bNWZ4nd7891cynpW8oPEfjkUlDY2ly_h1fhrjgtUGmCZLA0Zq1QqzM_cfQ5QRQKgk_vUEvcMLKd16dHGpgr6D3K0lym6vfZtbs3MxVmTJvWpzMyjznTZjxAkj6WSdW8dt7bOiK/s400/white+gray+maroon+bedroom+with+ceiling+wallpaper.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY8X-Bc6rkXJ5NPpPYFLz70Uihxygc3LgaHCUE54ENQaCsUOqjeybzcFdHqdi1Eng5nGTK_cgzSTx_2HsehzUUi8LruILl8LjomV1BFICGbt6c2D_smRnyXIyBOeWai3WzzX7K0y4TYHFa/s1600/bedroom+from+gossipgirl.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563011853397950882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY8X-Bc6rkXJ5NPpPYFLz70Uihxygc3LgaHCUE54ENQaCsUOqjeybzcFdHqdi1Eng5nGTK_cgzSTx_2HsehzUUi8LruILl8LjomV1BFICGbt6c2D_smRnyXIyBOeWai3WzzX7K0y4TYHFa/s400/bedroom+from+gossipgirl.png" /></a><br />Neither one too fluffy nor flat.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />But I like the idea of having both, a big fluffy duvet in the winter and a flatter cover in the warmer months.</div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-21677038873075943602011-01-16T21:58:00.003-06:002011-01-16T22:15:51.307-06:00And the Winner Is....<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4NM4wjyLC-RCc1hghvgyr7a-FePcdZnTVgSi8hGodV8hiry76UncwQhsRGSIRcxORvGXGfMTKoD_5FSQEAm9jij7p_BRmVW4qQ-KbzbLvDIZJ4EqXBsQJwh9pqPlug42vE6EbGQLF_5IM/s1600/random.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 169px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 195px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563001523195171906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4NM4wjyLC-RCc1hghvgyr7a-FePcdZnTVgSi8hGodV8hiry76UncwQhsRGSIRcxORvGXGfMTKoD_5FSQEAm9jij7p_BRmVW4qQ-KbzbLvDIZJ4EqXBsQJwh9pqPlug42vE6EbGQLF_5IM/s400/random.bmp" /></a> <em>Maggie from <a href="http://www.freckledcitizen.com/">The Freckled Citizen</a>!!</em></div><p align="center">Congratulations!</p><p><em></em> </p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>*Because one of the comments on the original post was deleted, there were only 18 comments for consideration, not 19.</em></span></p><div align="center"> </div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-5170659018153373472011-01-13T12:34:00.005-06:002011-01-13T15:44:22.891-06:00The Great Comforter Debate?<div align="center">I read a kind of interesting <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111504576059523804642648.html">article by Sara Ruffin Costello</a> the other day... and I say kind of interesting because it brought up a debate that I didn't even realize was going on. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Big fluffy down-filled duvets vs. simple and flatter blankets or coverlets.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">For a long time now, it seems like big and fluffy was the way to go. You at least saw a duvet folded at the foot of the bed. But Sara brought up some good points in favor of ditching the big fluffy for the flat and simple, so as I looked back at my saved pictures I realized that many of them were already sporting the cleaner and leaner look. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I'm not sure where I've been, but there does indeed seem to be a battle raging... which side are you on?</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Flat:<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV1E1p0qy-Q_DTwtlF3Zz-ABimDFu6uxpgeTtsGNefaa-b93l6mbU9kOoLbwgsmU60C7kY1W47TbZgTVyscIxZB09dwaT5UbvW_sV4umgFgB1SXRtynz2y5v0XTYAQeME2v7T05_jtF7e5/s1600/dark+simple+bedroom+jenna+lyons.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 375px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561783076344119570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV1E1p0qy-Q_DTwtlF3Zz-ABimDFu6uxpgeTtsGNefaa-b93l6mbU9kOoLbwgsmU60C7kY1W47TbZgTVyscIxZB09dwaT5UbvW_sV4umgFgB1SXRtynz2y5v0XTYAQeME2v7T05_jtF7e5/s400/dark+simple+bedroom+jenna+lyons.bmp" /> <p align="center"></a></p><p align="center">or Fluffy:<br /></p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZNUynonIVGPMeM5JldCng9kq6xa0qOjHfXEZYc4JdDybGmq8waPdWMjyAH_GEP71h7YIoyqqoUwFuMgKQGnb_pnojbjsAJinlw1nDZ2ZhgRa9xbyh57oKDibNrcELDlIn4J5U13GdHMM3/s1600/light+neutral+bedroom+phoebe+howard.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561783072920862962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZNUynonIVGPMeM5JldCng9kq6xa0qOjHfXEZYc4JdDybGmq8waPdWMjyAH_GEP71h7YIoyqqoUwFuMgKQGnb_pnojbjsAJinlw1nDZ2ZhgRa9xbyh57oKDibNrcELDlIn4J5U13GdHMM3/s400/light+neutral+bedroom+phoebe+howard.jpg" /></a> </div><div align="center">Flat and tucked in:</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPkxO-CvZmQ8DPYfuLVJwaqLlvIenbk0CxCiP4TAtDiskkT5MKj5-F6nr7_jeS7cUhojI5TeewOBXnE-5ngQ1otuJZDt99cEUR6rgYfrTYdpxMm6JcYOshkaoyQnmfepH0qOmBYOytSJmc/s1600/white+bedroom+with+bright+throw+elledecor.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 340px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561783068286625730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPkxO-CvZmQ8DPYfuLVJwaqLlvIenbk0CxCiP4TAtDiskkT5MKj5-F6nr7_jeS7cUhojI5TeewOBXnE-5ngQ1otuJZDt99cEUR6rgYfrTYdpxMm6JcYOshkaoyQnmfepH0qOmBYOytSJmc/s400/white+bedroom+with+bright+throw+elledecor.jpg" /></a><br />or Fluffy:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqNqA2pjT6Uw0beZsnjiVbOsDt-YZ7ffLkERzOos0L80UrrHkiwrdg0fznnSn45gGG7Lfy9mp6WQWkufPQPwz16OGbMIPAdv-gbgwJ9l0-fIX7QaH5BNVEzzhn5ksuHhhlJ4c8sjWlQnc/s1600/yellow_robert_passell+via+urban+sardines.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561783061768090178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqNqA2pjT6Uw0beZsnjiVbOsDt-YZ7ffLkERzOos0L80UrrHkiwrdg0fznnSn45gGG7Lfy9mp6WQWkufPQPwz16OGbMIPAdv-gbgwJ9l0-fIX7QaH5BNVEzzhn5ksuHhhlJ4c8sjWlQnc/s400/yellow_robert_passell+via+urban+sardines.jpg" /></a><br />Flat and layered:<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSnnjp6A7ki-8XMKBn72BhnKp-2IayfZk-7djq5ChQpaWFCdFFNhrGKXE4E5KK17YyJfaUXSoKGGpH_OJZNtPPewrXEyJHxoVy5ZPJaRrbWtvMQh9q9kR-zAL6d0sMPTMJ7OrXR6qrvYYi/s1600/bedroom+with+oil+paintings+and+plaid+chair+and+blankets+katyelliot.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561777826179375106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSnnjp6A7ki-8XMKBn72BhnKp-2IayfZk-7djq5ChQpaWFCdFFNhrGKXE4E5KK17YyJfaUXSoKGGpH_OJZNtPPewrXEyJHxoVy5ZPJaRrbWtvMQh9q9kR-zAL6d0sMPTMJ7OrXR6qrvYYi/s400/bedroom+with+oil+paintings+and+plaid+chair+and+blankets+katyelliot.jpg" /></a> </div><div>or Fluffy:</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEJJQc4BGFYJ-ewnSZQyuHGrh81yrsZrIsGAzqIGWI6jy2BDISIXqQyj92yl1qwgfAc6nFNYB_WtIJ2PdRC8RH3ktELV17jBr7qPqfH5QFYquCn3BfR7D0CRSBmTVhIa1h53Jdq0A9cOr/s1600/bedroom+with+trellis+wallpaper+mancuso+warner+miller.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561777820694278242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEJJQc4BGFYJ-ewnSZQyuHGrh81yrsZrIsGAzqIGWI6jy2BDISIXqQyj92yl1qwgfAc6nFNYB_WtIJ2PdRC8RH3ktELV17jBr7qPqfH5QFYquCn3BfR7D0CRSBmTVhIa1h53Jdq0A9cOr/s400/bedroom+with+trellis+wallpaper+mancuso+warner+miller.jpg" /></a> </div><div>Flat with texture:</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRW-8yI9bTymoBZ9SYnphqNyAmWwGGfQREl2Ozp0w8ils4zlrz6kii7ZjvDL_E3UBoEfXHLCym2sQffIjRdNySYXiBAmh1cwg-EFU5TtNe1FpkTBBYAq8t7MlaI-x2Z9mszKz0dGy0l30H/s1600/bedroom+with+gray+textured+blanket.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561777807667125090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRW-8yI9bTymoBZ9SYnphqNyAmWwGGfQREl2Ozp0w8ils4zlrz6kii7ZjvDL_E3UBoEfXHLCym2sQffIjRdNySYXiBAmh1cwg-EFU5TtNe1FpkTBBYAq8t7MlaI-x2Z9mszKz0dGy0l30H/s400/bedroom+with+gray+textured+blanket.jpg" /></a> </div><div>or Fluffy:</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkiOgMJOBDA-KoZusBBbu-nMPJtEeDbU4usDQ7XRd_cw9Cx_trk7oqSM5DaZSBcAhOuHpny_vfbApcCpZajvnUgM1ARuOkwf57_9vueRKV9NyDMP2rlPdaro59RoYgpHmgZqAbNBXPzTc3/s1600/bedroom+with+brass+lamp+decorpad.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561777799680318258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkiOgMJOBDA-KoZusBBbu-nMPJtEeDbU4usDQ7XRd_cw9Cx_trk7oqSM5DaZSBcAhOuHpny_vfbApcCpZajvnUgM1ARuOkwf57_9vueRKV9NyDMP2rlPdaro59RoYgpHmgZqAbNBXPzTc3/s400/bedroom+with+brass+lamp+decorpad.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AwIFTWat8-s/TS9nb_CI/AAAAAAAACjU/PeWNFRvdpSk/s1600/bedroom%2Bwith%2Bchocoalate%2Bbrown%2Bwalls%2Bturq%2Blamp.bmp"></a><br />I've been kind of thinking for a while that I would take the down-filled comforter out of my linen duvet, and maybe just use the duvet cover flat as a coverlet. Chris hates sleeping with it on his feet (because it's too heavy), so most nights it ends up folded over into the middle of the bed anyways - even in the winter. (He doesn't understand why we can't just have sheets only on the bed.) I also really like the look of an interesting thick blanket at the foot of the bed, especially in plaid.</div><div></div><div></div><div><br /><br />If you haven't already, don't forget to <a href="http://girllearningalongtheway.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-year-and-new-kitchen-plus-giveaway.html">enter my contest</a> for a $50 gift certificate at CSN Stores! All you have to do is <a href="http://girllearningalongtheway.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-year-and-new-kitchen-plus-giveaway.html">leave a comment on that post</a>.</div><div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-9948701605361950982011-01-11T07:00:00.000-06:002011-01-11T07:00:00.185-06:00New Year, and a New Kitchen (plus a Giveaway!)<div align="center"></div><div align="center">As you may remember, before Christmas, I took on the task of repainting my kitchen cabinets. Along with new paint, my cabinets also received shiny new hardware that I ordered from CSN Stores. CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from <a href="http://www.allmodern.com/Dining-Room-C32873.html">modern dining room furniture</a> to a large selection of cabinet hardware and accessories. I was really pleased with the selection of cabinet door knobs and pulls they offered, and I think they really help to put the finishing touch on my cabinets. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Now, on with it.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Here is my kitchen now:</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560805415742214786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2TtLiVx3P835wMTqmdSoP4FsxWqnZy07JHz1Bhm3GeJPRALC0SlHsVVQF4OH2_CJ33Jyd3YtO5jv3RrjBWOhXSyoe4UcP1q-YtPbcao_E4HGrGtJY7P19VlyzIDp-xtVICb_CTAautwyD/s400/kitchen+re-do+010.jpg" /> <p align="center"></p><p align="center">Clean and white, with nice hardware.</p><p align="center">But it wasn't always this way...</p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4vYJ0uWJ-lsE1OD6114gyk1TQIZvQlHLXkPdfBQijLsZeitSWb9n3rmk9-_ZmlvtpnZh72iLqQbiBMfCtf4XUO0XhHg7uSbyDvOpiNXXoIOfQJQbjR5-JfYF9R2LcqMdEQFH1XuL58z1/s1600/kitchen+re-do+035.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560804928495704610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4vYJ0uWJ-lsE1OD6114gyk1TQIZvQlHLXkPdfBQijLsZeitSWb9n3rmk9-_ZmlvtpnZh72iLqQbiBMfCtf4XUO0XhHg7uSbyDvOpiNXXoIOfQJQbjR5-JfYF9R2LcqMdEQFH1XuL58z1/s400/kitchen+re-do+035.jpg" /></a> </div><div align="center">It took a lot of sanding...</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFGrD5PFHie0TLH8ALzxQvZPPEQ70XM7I3AUPuv1wcY3c_WLlmr438bgDGNhGnpqw4HhOcOVIx2KeyyKcfZzUNWgBp-EbJL967U03zuVKmzk4LDm1bAF0xhdT20By9H1uCpnA3mXbOTawn/s1600/kitchen+re-do+048.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560804918064438098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFGrD5PFHie0TLH8ALzxQvZPPEQ70XM7I3AUPuv1wcY3c_WLlmr438bgDGNhGnpqw4HhOcOVIx2KeyyKcfZzUNWgBp-EbJL967U03zuVKmzk4LDm1bAF0xhdT20By9H1uCpnA3mXbOTawn/s400/kitchen+re-do+048.jpg" /></a><br />And a lot of paint.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3jLLvk_FN26LiJhadsjVak5u5flkekSazQSVCjKfZG4IVYT4zI36FHRM3TXySDxMnJu_OHNqSafB1Gv4x7WvOofqoUwJWhdvI6LB_nCzqfcf2yGv6zG7xCb1yFLguW3Ng7Ey-g6fl3-Y/s1600/kitchen+re-do+043.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560804917603905090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3jLLvk_FN26LiJhadsjVak5u5flkekSazQSVCjKfZG4IVYT4zI36FHRM3TXySDxMnJu_OHNqSafB1Gv4x7WvOofqoUwJWhdvI6LB_nCzqfcf2yGv6zG7xCb1yFLguW3Ng7Ey-g6fl3-Y/s400/kitchen+re-do+043.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ7XJnPlljUZjpAKFHWiWqIvZjIe2-ONJtix8xKA3OH8TzX6fDfTwx94kYzbTosV58U3jkiq1bejOuoCMRh36nMIjlqdOYyX0fAmwf816uQxGvB0c4NSkEVKnmGV0CSaOlAmSdqNIHftqk/s1600/kitchen+re-do+037.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560804911870481826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ7XJnPlljUZjpAKFHWiWqIvZjIe2-ONJtix8xKA3OH8TzX6fDfTwx94kYzbTosV58U3jkiq1bejOuoCMRh36nMIjlqdOYyX0fAmwf816uQxGvB0c4NSkEVKnmGV0CSaOlAmSdqNIHftqk/s400/kitchen+re-do+037.jpg" /></a> </div><div>Here are some "BEFORE" shots of things like some dried paint drips:</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIo-_MEq97Dondg-ErKH5_r5BMChKQHPL2Zmn0a3p7mxJ2Q4tN3QBzewmquHce0OYmOiezXl01tpz0Pnt6OR-PXx8E-1boMcaXmtVLuYZe4dSEUD_2Pny9msZpbWLz2y3MKxyZg8umXCRt/s1600/kitchen+re-do+023.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560803483969723138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIo-_MEq97Dondg-ErKH5_r5BMChKQHPL2Zmn0a3p7mxJ2Q4tN3QBzewmquHce0OYmOiezXl01tpz0Pnt6OR-PXx8E-1boMcaXmtVLuYZe4dSEUD_2Pny9msZpbWLz2y3MKxyZg8umXCRt/s400/kitchen+re-do+023.jpg" /></a> </div><div>Broken doors:</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqumHpX3U_H5_5-Eweodz1L700s38a45nyLVUALOoxacr2A0ZtD_AHm-VuOU4WBKjeSiT8X5kwB8Opqge6qvm7TIJ8Boj_M_29vsKTkphoff9RDIW5mXdDL4wjGz17gwhYqB6pKY1GqpO/s1600/kitchen+re-do+025.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560803474009731442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqumHpX3U_H5_5-Eweodz1L700s38a45nyLVUALOoxacr2A0ZtD_AHm-VuOU4WBKjeSiT8X5kwB8Opqge6qvm7TIJ8Boj_M_29vsKTkphoff9RDIW5mXdDL4wjGz17gwhYqB6pKY1GqpO/s400/kitchen+re-do+025.jpg" /></a> </div><div>Original finish where the old hinges used to be:</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGpTMP53E4Bq6DmOzzkVFFIjNq8EUXghP_cObtdulhH_4CllC-_ciT8wz2kn5E4y4NV5bZ_MmmAjbja3taizZEaEYQzLunzmfW2xjMWAF44Jumb28hMsama5xj3S6IvQE-0Jp9o_2c119/s1600/kitchen+re-do+019.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560803473061786178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGpTMP53E4Bq6DmOzzkVFFIjNq8EUXghP_cObtdulhH_4CllC-_ciT8wz2kn5E4y4NV5bZ_MmmAjbja3taizZEaEYQzLunzmfW2xjMWAF44Jumb28hMsama5xj3S6IvQE-0Jp9o_2c119/s400/kitchen+re-do+019.jpg" /></a> </div><div>Uneven texture and handles:</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi59bhX-HEla6ugl0DALj6JNT7QtV-jA5qmYqJ1fvwzF6J4chEZtmigZhD_MUF3mT0XdJ2uI8CTh42VImrjC_x0VVy-tmzZ8ckN2g26sWJ4wraboPshEZH0S0nqIkZHUvE079865SmpQVy/s1600/kitchen+re-do+030.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560803465914673762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi59bhX-HEla6ugl0DALj6JNT7QtV-jA5qmYqJ1fvwzF6J4chEZtmigZhD_MUF3mT0XdJ2uI8CTh42VImrjC_x0VVy-tmzZ8ckN2g26sWJ4wraboPshEZH0S0nqIkZHUvE079865SmpQVy/s400/kitchen+re-do+030.jpg" /></a> </div><div>Before:</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNbmUqb0hPIL0usYl4nFOt0WXobmuDHxiz7jHxPM-HHgbpLfGXSvofnwzbVO6kmZOPjwK6TeKsfs19kEX_7O5IWytN_FMvF_BG_iYZuTROxnYh4xCPA04N9pQdTFEIoaGiV4cp3rnBCEx/s1600/kitchen+re-do+032.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560801964767245794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNbmUqb0hPIL0usYl4nFOt0WXobmuDHxiz7jHxPM-HHgbpLfGXSvofnwzbVO6kmZOPjwK6TeKsfs19kEX_7O5IWytN_FMvF_BG_iYZuTROxnYh4xCPA04N9pQdTFEIoaGiV4cp3rnBCEx/s400/kitchen+re-do+032.jpg" /></a> </div><div>After:</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL7EP9f8FnDHB8YhtZcdUmJG5Ygg2heJTJ10IX8sW_fY7Sy76e6ro3oUHGH2igcQVLWLRr2UtMFeTnAxEl2GlQMEkKtB1GF8vi7YKPA0bsLPiSViXPLLjBCVXLqzEf-TcJKyZ2qLhGB34N/s1600/kitchen+re-do+014.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560801950160727842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL7EP9f8FnDHB8YhtZcdUmJG5Ygg2heJTJ10IX8sW_fY7Sy76e6ro3oUHGH2igcQVLWLRr2UtMFeTnAxEl2GlQMEkKtB1GF8vi7YKPA0bsLPiSViXPLLjBCVXLqzEf-TcJKyZ2qLhGB34N/s400/kitchen+re-do+014.jpg" /></a> </div><div>Before:</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJmJurz3SNzvg49umLP8H7UsQAuTQAlBBTHN2sPfDaLRJiUCi9m9s-nwDkh-pGTOK_KKXNMbu3IPXSvG42Uk6ee-sPmr_oQuLn6uMNUG1hLXlQ-_TnwNLFBngg4arobTWo0j8roIKt4uy/s1600/kitchen+re-do+027.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560801945642497874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJmJurz3SNzvg49umLP8H7UsQAuTQAlBBTHN2sPfDaLRJiUCi9m9s-nwDkh-pGTOK_KKXNMbu3IPXSvG42Uk6ee-sPmr_oQuLn6uMNUG1hLXlQ-_TnwNLFBngg4arobTWo0j8roIKt4uy/s400/kitchen+re-do+027.jpg" /></a> </div><div>After (without knobs):</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LDecZhwDwlZKorNXFjqb9TXZ7_i8AhnjNI8N-Bxadc9tXVS-ZVi0podzTpCw4xeL-6VoUQYMgVsEwFZhIgZW9eUtH3cHCU3lM1gRkwVUa52xRgMsSdDmPQ5A08QCt5_lsovtbnpx8VRg/s1600/kitchen+re-do+018.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560801943655186994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LDecZhwDwlZKorNXFjqb9TXZ7_i8AhnjNI8N-Bxadc9tXVS-ZVi0podzTpCw4xeL-6VoUQYMgVsEwFZhIgZW9eUtH3cHCU3lM1gRkwVUa52xRgMsSdDmPQ5A08QCt5_lsovtbnpx8VRg/s400/kitchen+re-do+018.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8m_wyMjINlTCYXAJpQPXIQceLFzhW3lW_chV-naH_a0RU8SV11VqPDlxpOrv7mSOjgfVGsi0vsVoGz9d8jw4AlLP0izIruG3EEt4X3OxZqxaMA29zio3DimKkXFsQ8LJNMErhv894DHwg/s1600/kitchen+re-do+006.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560800747634619874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8m_wyMjINlTCYXAJpQPXIQceLFzhW3lW_chV-naH_a0RU8SV11VqPDlxpOrv7mSOjgfVGsi0vsVoGz9d8jw4AlLP0izIruG3EEt4X3OxZqxaMA29zio3DimKkXFsQ8LJNMErhv894DHwg/s400/kitchen+re-do+006.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl93vX1DQodOLavJRc7WAOB8O1cA7DjIN792pgaOKNa2tvAEo-xFMse7ywxqRpBczujQA4czeYFw69aGnevm7EjH3T-mgSvubES1exx6UcCBIFagB6UN85rsOAd5qCMhxZ0iZSjOq4Ovtx/s1600/kitchen+re-do+009.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560800743405834162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl93vX1DQodOLavJRc7WAOB8O1cA7DjIN792pgaOKNa2tvAEo-xFMse7ywxqRpBczujQA4czeYFw69aGnevm7EjH3T-mgSvubES1exx6UcCBIFagB6UN85rsOAd5qCMhxZ0iZSjOq4Ovtx/s400/kitchen+re-do+009.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilV5Bn3RUsahHr8Wd0Zuh7ILvXmAqRlnMc8CREUtnTsU-6-JYriEvY5WxURGIYpaTTX8FVFtY4fqGbXBJm3AqtuL1UOUYqEwSB1oBgQoP42R-7IPEYlVdk6NRjblQbMFV2cfoWeazWljCK/s1600/kitchen+re-do+011.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560800736158003138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilV5Bn3RUsahHr8Wd0Zuh7ILvXmAqRlnMc8CREUtnTsU-6-JYriEvY5WxURGIYpaTTX8FVFtY4fqGbXBJm3AqtuL1UOUYqEwSB1oBgQoP42R-7IPEYlVdk6NRjblQbMFV2cfoWeazWljCK/s400/kitchen+re-do+011.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGgpoJq-K1l4CwBLCEfl9DhfI1qy1Z7CpXjr3lWliqXXi83pI0xEZiank93W44qJc1i2yj6bXj5Yko3muglcwjomR46Iy2HiJRXDV26NOCzYjsPBEG8NZzh82MRU4fnJRzuSSPDbr4jCRo/s1600/kitchen+re-do+017.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560800732540351762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGgpoJq-K1l4CwBLCEfl9DhfI1qy1Z7CpXjr3lWliqXXi83pI0xEZiank93W44qJc1i2yj6bXj5Yko3muglcwjomR46Iy2HiJRXDV26NOCzYjsPBEG8NZzh82MRU4fnJRzuSSPDbr4jCRo/s400/kitchen+re-do+017.jpg" /></a><br />I know it doesn't look much different - I did just repaint the cabinets white - but oh does it ever look better in person!! So much cleaner and nicer!! It was by far the hardest project that I've ever done, but it was so worth it!</div><div></div><div><br /><br />In honor of my new cabinets with their shiny new hardware, <a href="http://www.csnstores.com/">CSN Stores</a> is generously offering up a $50 gift certificate that's good at any of their online stores! All you have to do is leave a comment here on this post - simple! </div><div><br />The contest will be open through next Sunday night at 8:00 CST, when I'll announce a winner. (It would be great if you'd also leave a contact email so I can contact you).</div><div></div><div><br />Good luck!</div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-88179792359900215282010-12-21T07:00:00.000-06:002010-12-21T07:00:06.219-06:00Merry Christmas!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioHt05wE424UJgcyPsSXt51ct2PlGtG_FsG-qBV6tLKWYi_hBF5Q6atlYi58ncevMJlEj8IdqawoY3hySLjun8r2Ks9ht682OE1MvKtmwHbJbyCgoY7EWBPuUtG9dD4Gn7zMiolrISGxKU/s1600/christmas+tree+005.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553053296340638098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioHt05wE424UJgcyPsSXt51ct2PlGtG_FsG-qBV6tLKWYi_hBF5Q6atlYi58ncevMJlEj8IdqawoY3hySLjun8r2Ks9ht682OE1MvKtmwHbJbyCgoY7EWBPuUtG9dD4Gn7zMiolrISGxKU/s400/christmas+tree+005.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">Just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">We're headed off to West Texas for a few days, 4 dogs in tow. </div><div align="center">See you next week!</div><div align="center"></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-35852559853051954772010-12-13T10:55:00.003-06:002010-12-13T11:21:51.460-06:00Thank You<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdECHX07apcXXFHlQAs_yuDmjEGOQ-tXUsAQjtWKMOgHfiGWZ4-RGqe_fMpj9YuoE6LT_mD4RG1mAnEA0rr3WBHtwtTR6OTBqN58WGjOuIxesiUvF6kcA3TqCSUMncuG25AXBibtMPTjr_/s1600/christmas-gifts-SL.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550211827467355666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdECHX07apcXXFHlQAs_yuDmjEGOQ-tXUsAQjtWKMOgHfiGWZ4-RGqe_fMpj9YuoE6LT_mD4RG1mAnEA0rr3WBHtwtTR6OTBqN58WGjOuIxesiUvF6kcA3TqCSUMncuG25AXBibtMPTjr_/s400/christmas-gifts-SL.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">Thank you all for your well-wishes, they are much appreciated! It was a really tough time, especially right before Thanksgiving. But things are starting to look up now. I realize that doggies can't really compare with children, but when you don't have children, and you've had the same dog for 16 years that you got as a puppy when you were only 19 - it's feels like they're your child. So it was really difficult.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /><br /> </div><div align="center">I'm so sorry I've been gone so long, it wasn't intentional. Life just sort of got in the way, with Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping and work (everyone wants their stuff before Christmas, wouldn't you know it!?!).</div><div align="center"> <br /></div><div align="center">But I'll be back with those pictures from our kitchen (finally.)</div><div align="center"> <br /></div><div align="center">Hope everyone is doing well :-)</div><div align="center"> </div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-51084983924863117052010-11-21T22:26:00.004-06:002010-11-21T23:07:47.423-06:00Last Week Sucked<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicrcVrdcSYHk_Gr1Y00uLgVIMPzpgVAI_1CvSrArbEzJ1KxJOuwFSGSlPaleaLJ8MMlDUwjFOgzJhmrTtBHhCH3ahps4MG8YL5UShU4aToanQdfxVe6slx_c4flBQeHLZYqf5KnehQjSG4/s1600/the+dogs+021.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542235582426660930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicrcVrdcSYHk_Gr1Y00uLgVIMPzpgVAI_1CvSrArbEzJ1KxJOuwFSGSlPaleaLJ8MMlDUwjFOgzJhmrTtBHhCH3ahps4MG8YL5UShU4aToanQdfxVe6slx_c4flBQeHLZYqf5KnehQjSG4/s400/the+dogs+021.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div align="center">I tried to think of a better title than this, but there's really no other good way to say it. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center">On Friday night, actually early Saturday morning, we lost a dear part of our family. Rascal, my husband's loyal sweet and all-around awesome dog, passed away at the age of 16. While that is very old for a dog, he was in good shape and great spirits until the day before. It was all very sudden, and very very sad. The last couple of days have been among the toughest I've been through - it's been really hard. He's already greatly missed, and always will be. Just looking at the picture above tugs at my heart.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center">In addition to that, the same night, somebody broke into my old Jeep and stole the radio. </div><br /><div align="center">Seriously.</div><br /><div align="center">An almost 10-year old radio, from an even older Jeep.</div><br /><div align="center">We know it was either the kid or his friends from across the street, as instead of being ripped out, it was carefully taken out without any damage (plus, in our quiet neighborhood, he's definitely into a lot of trouble). Nothing else was taken. It was as if somebody needed a radio for their own car.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center">I'm sure they don't read my blog, but I'd love to put a sign in my yard that says, "I just want to thank the P.O.S. that broke into my car to steal an old cheap after-market basic CD player on the day my dog died. Thanks for that."</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Looking forward to what I'm sure will be a better week...</div><br /><div align="center"></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-40750266048601076912010-11-15T10:04:00.003-06:002010-11-15T10:14:27.592-06:00A Sneak Peek:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK8OW_AvoxJaBFFRLID5xNh1Otd85sqVGQsnRhgLglhzm16ZP9i3F8fSOmXM8rlVB3HvQO-C59Xu5K4pmdOIOcvMOlMczsbc88meS_V3zo5elWS09kcZTehSwc3qbQlatz7CAJTyuzcp3X/s1600/kitchen+re-do.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539808990102570690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK8OW_AvoxJaBFFRLID5xNh1Otd85sqVGQsnRhgLglhzm16ZP9i3F8fSOmXM8rlVB3HvQO-C59Xu5K4pmdOIOcvMOlMczsbc88meS_V3zo5elWS09kcZTehSwc3qbQlatz7CAJTyuzcp3X/s400/kitchen+re-do.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBmMVc0dLAxq2CqEw1-4J_0EehSm1G2FQzh5gG_9MpQhhHeXlsnivSIBOoulVcKIV0XaeCd99kqyOxCQYzKCCCSL5y9VWsll8nx5Rgrso0p2o6y4cOTYTSrWEdhg4SxK25heiM5pAgV9qv/s1600/kitchen+redo+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539808973208077458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBmMVc0dLAxq2CqEw1-4J_0EehSm1G2FQzh5gG_9MpQhhHeXlsnivSIBOoulVcKIV0XaeCd99kqyOxCQYzKCCCSL5y9VWsll8nx5Rgrso0p2o6y4cOTYTSrWEdhg4SxK25heiM5pAgV9qv/s400/kitchen+redo+2.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">Taken from my cell phone (because I have a suspicion that my husband has the USB cord to our camera in his backpack...which is with him in New Jersey!)</div><div align="center"> <br /></div><div align="center">Almost done!! Only 8 knobs to go, and some clean-up (of course).</div><div align="center">Then - better and prettier pictures. Promise.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-5255333102780124472010-11-11T22:53:00.003-06:002010-11-11T23:07:51.182-06:00I Hate it When This Happens...<div align="center">All day.</div><div align="center"><br />That's how long we worked on my cabinets, and I'm tired.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /><br />I thought I would share with you some "before" pictures. And some pictures of what we did today...</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">But <em>nooooooo</em>.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br />I can't find the cord to plug the camera into the computer. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br />And did I mention that I am really tired?? </div><div align="center">And a bit cranky?</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br />So, once the husband makes it home tomorrow night from his trip, I'll figure out where the cord is, and there will be pictures for everyone to see.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br />Until then, here's a list of what went down today:</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br />Cabinets and drawers were taken down</div><div align="center">Hardware was taken off</div><div align="center">Degreaser was applied and all was cleaned</div><div align="center">Holes were filled</div><div align="center">And lots of sandpaper was used </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br />Tomorrows fun will include primer, cleaning and sanding of the actual cabinet box faces that are inside, and *possibly* a coat of paint!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /><br />Later, dearies....</div><div align="center"> </div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-76895373422667256992010-11-10T12:43:00.003-06:002010-11-10T14:03:07.925-06:00Miles Redd in Veranda<div align="center">Why hello there......</div><div align="center"><br />I managed to make it out of New Orleans in one piece (somewhat surprisingly, with all of the people that were down there, and the seeming rise in crime), and there have been so many things and ideas I've wanted to post about!</div><div align="center"><br />1) They should make computers able to take dictation so you can blog while running (mostly walking) on the treadmill. And they should make them affordable.</div><div align="center"><br />2) <a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/">Canadian House and Home</a> is awesome. Have you seen this month's issue? Chris now has a really good idea of something to get me for Christmas - a subscription (although, if he really wants to, I'd take Sarah Richardson's farmhouse too).</div><div align="center"><br />3) I'm getting ready to re-paint our kitchen cabinets and swap out the old rusty, loose, and crooked hardware! What I'm sure will be an interesting time starts tomorrow, so look for "before" pics. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />But back to my topic for today:<br />Has anyone else seen the new <a href="http://www.veranda.com/">Veranda</a> (November/December) issue??<br /><br />It arrived last week, and so far, is the most "Domino-like" to date. I'm not sure that is the best description for it (because it's definitely higher-end compared to Domino), but it definitely feels more like Dara's at the helm now than before. </div><div align="center"><br />Case in point - the cover story, designed by <a href="http://www.milesredd.com/">Miles Redd</a>:<br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537996115229329938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtj76ChBQutKD_yZOVN6fmxOXi1RQ5YpRiX6mifjs-iOMcAa04BQ8jK7ICZT_EiUg1k40rrF5r9V6ft157_YMDI7XdvRJCm8UeJYlMKTfLJKLURfhKAdxvnr2S_7RNk6wCxUqYzc5ToKwL/s400/veranda+magazine+cover+nov_dec+2010.JPG" border="0" /><br />I love that green with the blue.</div><div align="center"><br />And I love this wallpaper.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERgQPwAHZ9Nr-nsUbb1EvFnOjEn1LNURKEm6JItttQjXVtLB16IZ2ZhfKTx2eSEvIPdloclcQubNEpBjBtn9NPsdOUCBGvy0pzQiZNYaL_gjiJ27r1GkSYO5Iv1LiTzCvmZJCLDqliBKm/s1600/miles+redd+dining+room+veranda+nov_dec+2010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537996110179360146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERgQPwAHZ9Nr-nsUbb1EvFnOjEn1LNURKEm6JItttQjXVtLB16IZ2ZhfKTx2eSEvIPdloclcQubNEpBjBtn9NPsdOUCBGvy0pzQiZNYaL_gjiJ27r1GkSYO5Iv1LiTzCvmZJCLDqliBKm/s400/miles+redd+dining+room+veranda+nov_dec+2010.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />But this bedroom had me feeling a little sense of deja vu, even though it's lovely....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhke4iulXCrY3S0sYwuRr1_zQbm8796U4d_SuCVvqEFyZj7fCd-tsk27l12Ch1OH_ooa2bWfz2ZZsRhIg5S4MA2Z1aq6gjLrSbmU36PSwW8mphUqq9x47K-lTI_aukyb_u9eyh9qDildPrv/s1600/miles+redd+bedroom+veranda+mag+nov_dec+2010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537994416466376594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhke4iulXCrY3S0sYwuRr1_zQbm8796U4d_SuCVvqEFyZj7fCd-tsk27l12Ch1OH_ooa2bWfz2ZZsRhIg5S4MA2Z1aq6gjLrSbmU36PSwW8mphUqq9x47K-lTI_aukyb_u9eyh9qDildPrv/s400/miles+redd+bedroom+veranda+mag+nov_dec+2010.JPG" border="0" /></a> See???<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq64xq7BPi-uxecOqpzXGA0kJh-GfP9I-rP6vk6IwPNlN4Rv8s2kT2hW4peqcF7H59tXRYqOcEaxBpUFvPxWuDULl_VMcob2hop-w1yJb3zheLbMQGK-eUMG2a1DAPx-YMPQpULdtpwxNL/s1600/miles+redd+bedroom+domino.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537994401818116898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq64xq7BPi-uxecOqpzXGA0kJh-GfP9I-rP6vk6IwPNlN4Rv8s2kT2hW4peqcF7H59tXRYqOcEaxBpUFvPxWuDULl_VMcob2hop-w1yJb3zheLbMQGK-eUMG2a1DAPx-YMPQpULdtpwxNL/s400/miles+redd+bedroom+domino.bmp" border="0" /></a><br />I guess Miles is just a big lover of scenic hand-painted mural wallpapers with 4-poster beds.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-76Z6sI72jhUaVSqAAEZvAkLviMpW-7a-qWGPqPef-ALb_l5AYkV6lyCTyVmKL5iVWpVYjM1MpRUy8CKcWZ8nYCLhXlBkXfozWbmol0oVbRbOpi9R4XSyyHqFx4cTXcKWLPdBb214htL/s1600/miles+redd+bedroom+elle+decor.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537994400456704418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-76Z6sI72jhUaVSqAAEZvAkLviMpW-7a-qWGPqPef-ALb_l5AYkV6lyCTyVmKL5iVWpVYjM1MpRUy8CKcWZ8nYCLhXlBkXfozWbmol0oVbRbOpi9R4XSyyHqFx4cTXcKWLPdBb214htL/s400/miles+redd+bedroom+elle+decor.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The whole issue of the new Veranda is good, though, and I'm excited to see them continue on the path they're on.<br /><br /><br />Tune in tomorrow for the start of "Project: Paint Kitchen Cabinets (so they don't suck as much)". Me, my Dad, and I'm sure a few dogs all mixed up with some white paint and satin nickel hardware!<br /></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-89708327742737018412010-10-27T13:19:00.006-05:002010-10-27T16:38:59.258-05:00A Few Things....<div align="center"> </div><div align="center">1) I have been busy busy busy getting everything ready and taken care of so I can go here:<br /><br /></div><div align="center"> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532838628935348402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgseVH7IeF0BgsMG1k3BKUmJX6zF5yznJqUsm2L28c3wXOvaP6Bbn3nHi-1jT2CeFN9la90JIRDnvTPL-TOId6kVhh1KN6fFr3Ti_Yk45q5BbhfOqc7H_zcVpZUQG4pfXd2sghSc00Momp1/s400/New+Orleans+magazine+st.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyUZhdw0H6MWbDpR_9xBn8NVnPqJtjqXPFs6g0lf8mhiXmhxsez5A4yRb2jtCHp_2yBQjIwjlkY6LCij0_MjgPeTPyR3lAJAJztlTTucjpyIyitw_-1LrSyWLJbdNsShwdIKk2vj6fUQHw/s1600/New+Orleans+red+dress+run.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532838625541788018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyUZhdw0H6MWbDpR_9xBn8NVnPqJtjqXPFs6g0lf8mhiXmhxsez5A4yRb2jtCHp_2yBQjIwjlkY6LCij0_MjgPeTPyR3lAJAJztlTTucjpyIyitw_-1LrSyWLJbdNsShwdIKk2vj6fUQHw/s400/New+Orleans+red+dress+run.jpg" /></a><br />New Orleans! I'll be seeing you tomorrow! <br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJfCDQvYY8ZSIaCQPWBxcOm9c1v5h6NqfDMWrLE7BYNQal7jFiZss1ruhXP0AexZGykqg7JaYMAAfu9tEKiigjSbBoTvgSkaFKbnNQfTXP882583GzU5GerYWSzBaAIh6mn5pK4M5KSre/s1600/new+orleans.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532838622484645714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJfCDQvYY8ZSIaCQPWBxcOm9c1v5h6NqfDMWrLE7BYNQal7jFiZss1ruhXP0AexZGykqg7JaYMAAfu9tEKiigjSbBoTvgSkaFKbnNQfTXP882583GzU5GerYWSzBaAIh6mn5pK4M5KSre/s400/new+orleans.jpg" /></a><br /><br />2) This is a sneak peek of some things that are coming after Halloween:<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5qArIALLjJ-3QBdRjLTwTwSwiXtVYc1xxASW6lDT8e5pZUOOTUrllY5j2RvjjXkaayKiVohiR8qpdO3GwIoQg4fVLu_tImnyjUKKS3HdDfnBGIGa__7TpYQeAn1PhoUQzvs19zwldx_9y/s1600/Q_M_I_+Contemporary+Cabinet+Pull+Handle+in+Satin+Nickel-horz.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532797675009679986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5qArIALLjJ-3QBdRjLTwTwSwiXtVYc1xxASW6lDT8e5pZUOOTUrllY5j2RvjjXkaayKiVohiR8qpdO3GwIoQg4fVLu_tImnyjUKKS3HdDfnBGIGa__7TpYQeAn1PhoUQzvs19zwldx_9y/s400/Q_M_I_+Contemporary+Cabinet+Pull+Handle+in+Satin+Nickel-horz.jpg" /></a><br /><br />3) Remember to watch out for the candy that's already been partially unwrapped!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rLJ9uo5Zwko7CvMK81TvYw2vMZes0RkRJsOEWxigc4sfTV-keiV_-MpmJcr19OOp-GvKUscL32Y818deBWRCdR28gGkGFikbLH_JnP2gzcQPTG1t5uYaIEE8o56VmZIma8aYLlluqZXi/s1600/charlie_brown_great_pumpkin_photobucket.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 283px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532796373981061314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rLJ9uo5Zwko7CvMK81TvYw2vMZes0RkRJsOEWxigc4sfTV-keiV_-MpmJcr19OOp-GvKUscL32Y818deBWRCdR28gGkGFikbLH_JnP2gzcQPTG1t5uYaIEE8o56VmZIma8aYLlluqZXi/s400/charlie_brown_great_pumpkin_photobucket.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div><br />P.S. - Go Rangers!!!!!Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-12869004499784243092010-10-20T07:00:00.001-05:002010-10-20T07:00:09.035-05:00Office Inspiration Board<div style="POSITION: relative; WIDTH: 500px; HEIGHT: 500px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/office_inspiration/set?.embedder=229723&.mid=embed&id=24218720"><img title="office inspiration" border="0" alt="office inspiration" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFnF1Z0sxd1RjM3hHVjd2VDhMd1Y3dVEAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" width="500" height="500" force="1" /></a></div><br /><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/office_inspiration/set?.embedder=229723&.mid=embed&id=24218720">office inspiration</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=229723&.mid=embed&id=229723">Racheltx</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small><br /><p align="center"><br />So, here's the plan (minus the bookshelves which I didn't have a good picture of and am still trying to decide whether or not to keep black, paint white, or some other color).<br /><br />Dark green walls, white slipcover from Ikea to tie in with the big white desk that is already in the room, side tables in natural stained wood, a big reproduction of a Texas map, accents of silver and chrome, a little bit of plaid, bamboo blinds and seagrass rug...<br /><br />It's coming together, bit by bit.<br />(finally) </p><p align="center"></p>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-15413265244737548242010-10-19T12:15:00.005-05:002010-10-19T12:28:10.127-05:00Is there such a thing as too much plaid?<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8E_VsugheB_Jn_-m5XtcBw0YLhDV5FREImUQboycTu6YXmJnO-a_KgkikcPCgNRVCUi0lfO8khrTDDZpBoRph2f5J-ErcBrbz8KO8At61VXgvu4qfESWsRRDpIgmhSTzGoyI9OUJOcFS/s1600/plaid+couch+and+walls+marthamoments.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529807544193493122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8E_VsugheB_Jn_-m5XtcBw0YLhDV5FREImUQboycTu6YXmJnO-a_KgkikcPCgNRVCUi0lfO8khrTDDZpBoRph2f5J-ErcBrbz8KO8At61VXgvu4qfESWsRRDpIgmhSTzGoyI9OUJOcFS/s400/plaid+couch+and+walls+marthamoments.jpg" /></a> I think the above photo shows that there is...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />However, I kind of like this hallway. I think because there's really nothing else going on - the plaid is it.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJLvDcc1tIK6UDR2cKZcBZz2JF6sG8kFogswVUhgVbBJMnW5ahn4CYuWXkgYZgMy161oYfApYazq4w4qAHLgh9rHtZd6uPmDD4WG_xXRV8oscvxwdPLevStcdQQejEB67ffT3gm2hmsKm/s1600/yellow+plaid+hallway+marthamoments.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 281px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529807534834844530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJLvDcc1tIK6UDR2cKZcBZz2JF6sG8kFogswVUhgVbBJMnW5ahn4CYuWXkgYZgMy161oYfApYazq4w4qAHLgh9rHtZd6uPmDD4WG_xXRV8oscvxwdPLevStcdQQejEB67ffT3gm2hmsKm/s400/yellow+plaid+hallway+marthamoments.jpg" /></a><br />I came across these while pulling some pictures for an inspiration board for our office (yes, we're still slowly slowly working on it - but remember, the tortoise finished the race!).</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />I know it's such a cliche, but I really do love me some plaid in the fall and winter.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />How about you?</div><div align="center"></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-56415899871649701982010-10-15T14:14:00.003-05:002010-10-15T14:46:35.184-05:00Friday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQVDZYgxCm-V9SqslWOBF4C3oy4Nycffb0Z34Rmu0-HyHZBSF2dl0BwIsmj0Ex-0ZmNRy6PtZRyQL7Wqb49sfPDrpijE-U-SEdZPVzd0d_X3YRiLJitbZ2UvqV4WAtwvJT2p9ipUAl0RmG/s1600/black+wingback+chair+via+brynalexandra.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 329px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528360442783170466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQVDZYgxCm-V9SqslWOBF4C3oy4Nycffb0Z34Rmu0-HyHZBSF2dl0BwIsmj0Ex-0ZmNRy6PtZRyQL7Wqb49sfPDrpijE-U-SEdZPVzd0d_X3YRiLJitbZ2UvqV4WAtwvJT2p9ipUAl0RmG/s400/black+wingback+chair+via+brynalexandra.png" /></a><br /><div align="center">Black wingback chair.</div><div align="center">Cowhide rug.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Perfect nook for reading on a pretty fall day (that is, if you're not outside enjoying it!)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Have a great weekend!</div><div align="center"> </div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-45248039891813195702010-10-13T15:03:00.004-05:002010-10-13T15:10:26.691-05:00Who Needs a Cat?<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9QbCLoKRQJApJwwPL_nReSZVGX9CoNubd2BH5JWyVsUG7XQPYXzp9esiMt9fk6xfkjtR30QG0XqQPmGoKKJVaFPM9TRXQpDZz22sa8MrEqsKALMi3wCu0tyrV4Ai3xpwIczc5RYu5l2V/s1600/charlie1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527623983383901538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9QbCLoKRQJApJwwPL_nReSZVGX9CoNubd2BH5JWyVsUG7XQPYXzp9esiMt9fk6xfkjtR30QG0XqQPmGoKKJVaFPM9TRXQpDZz22sa8MrEqsKALMi3wCu0tyrV4Ai3xpwIczc5RYu5l2V/s400/charlie1.jpg" /></a> When you've got this little guy killing mice in your backyard??</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />Yes, he and the chihuahua tag-teamed a little mouse who was trying to live in a bag of mulch. The mouse put up a little bit of fight, scratching Charlie's nose in the process, but ultimately he didn't win. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />You should have seen their faces afterwards. Charlie and JJ just looked so pleased with themselves, so (dare I say it?) proud! </div><div align="center"><br />They finally got one. After months of tracking and chasing and barking. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><br />Okay, must get back to work now....<br /></div><div align="center"></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-83203686560744768742010-10-12T07:00:00.000-05:002010-10-12T07:00:03.623-05:00I Got Nada<div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">...but some pretty pictures that make me happy it's fall</div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipbQmLaZz0uw87RRLSRudvHCxRQVS0Mcz1G68vcbc26Nw8_YiPShCT39NV4N5dSLMvELEmzAHpCD4zNma9Bjsd3FKQCXjN7fHVf-E40j-b4-CbpGUq9VB5HFb_JWUTOifrVzx7jtzCZ4YF/s1600/fall_martha_wreath.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527005444669457426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipbQmLaZz0uw87RRLSRudvHCxRQVS0Mcz1G68vcbc26Nw8_YiPShCT39NV4N5dSLMvELEmzAHpCD4zNma9Bjsd3FKQCXjN7fHVf-E40j-b4-CbpGUq9VB5HFb_JWUTOifrVzx7jtzCZ4YF/s400/fall_martha_wreath.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tkP_jsipy3p9FCxyhrYNG7oAPoC3151aLB6dOTOMezUhM8dtVIB6DWBXDIZJVtE0rP0VHtYgNSOYRzvZpVjUNpUP5K-sGBseCDayXrWdb4wUhXXm6WntWk9WrPfvfMjeno0Zx2-7alEf/s1600/warm+entryway+via+inspiredroom+and+thisfulllife.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527005441263338082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tkP_jsipy3p9FCxyhrYNG7oAPoC3151aLB6dOTOMezUhM8dtVIB6DWBXDIZJVtE0rP0VHtYgNSOYRzvZpVjUNpUP5K-sGBseCDayXrWdb4wUhXXm6WntWk9WrPfvfMjeno0Zx2-7alEf/s400/warm+entryway+via+inspiredroom+and+thisfulllife.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjMbO4BfxTwkk0FXqeLKtloQJHZT6S9TgzYhDVpIWXLRBesEA6bcJaiZvqMgoxY4VfVkGCI8oGUkdPvwUumhzTGV9hC-DB0DpPl-ie6jlaI7y71Vl6ebMIecFRDhwaOcjeBmz5OxVcTdJs/s1600/pillows+made+from+army+blankets+googleimages.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527005883828213250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjMbO4BfxTwkk0FXqeLKtloQJHZT6S9TgzYhDVpIWXLRBesEA6bcJaiZvqMgoxY4VfVkGCI8oGUkdPvwUumhzTGV9hC-DB0DpPl-ie6jlaI7y71Vl6ebMIecFRDhwaOcjeBmz5OxVcTdJs/s400/pillows+made+from+army+blankets+googleimages.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNIzgvGrCaonX5lOPeaa_kVwCyT8ubZWCfueXZpZXlXqoVYS1bWzAJxIebNv8kVnnVyEC7i4VfjnkzQ8_MM7jD2cnd1RofXErV0wJkhZyesaalpzWbdio4WpXyb04x0pFpyDlOXh40vxov/s1600/outdoor+fall+table+smitten+design.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527005434248954306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNIzgvGrCaonX5lOPeaa_kVwCyT8ubZWCfueXZpZXlXqoVYS1bWzAJxIebNv8kVnnVyEC7i4VfjnkzQ8_MM7jD2cnd1RofXErV0wJkhZyesaalpzWbdio4WpXyb04x0pFpyDlOXh40vxov/s400/outdoor+fall+table+smitten+design.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2PLLL_Pc3r7RekTlrDr9esuL4dG9a8lc8TXVPRS0L64sfhzwgDkRjv-aXa4kCBxRtHh_AUXaAzAcDn15H8s9yUeJ8DNA4EDYoG8rhUTsepenY7ulHBAzAMN9Mm62sz48XfTjm6sYkK2ab/s1600/pinecones+in+bowl+jennifer+spak+southern+living.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527005434674852754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2PLLL_Pc3r7RekTlrDr9esuL4dG9a8lc8TXVPRS0L64sfhzwgDkRjv-aXa4kCBxRtHh_AUXaAzAcDn15H8s9yUeJ8DNA4EDYoG8rhUTsepenY7ulHBAzAMN9Mm62sz48XfTjm6sYkK2ab/s400/pinecones+in+bowl+jennifer+spak+southern+living.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoCrkTvFrbj3u0HqGXKVjJAvt6fVrNBb0DJeunayqci0rfjrTEApeP-nvfb4lyFQGS0UQMVWvxYzF9HLjh66relhz6MBGa0Qau7fS_PKF7eVD8miTEji08J2AQzeUHXvuGWZ_Ta3eEKyiD/s1600/twin+bed+with+gray+walls+and+black-white+plaid+blanket+living+etc.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527007360696601506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoCrkTvFrbj3u0HqGXKVjJAvt6fVrNBb0DJeunayqci0rfjrTEApeP-nvfb4lyFQGS0UQMVWvxYzF9HLjh66relhz6MBGa0Qau7fS_PKF7eVD8miTEji08J2AQzeUHXvuGWZ_Ta3eEKyiD/s400/twin+bed+with+gray+walls+and+black-white+plaid+blanket+living+etc.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a> </p>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-62932642230117418652010-10-09T08:00:00.000-05:002010-10-09T08:00:04.762-05:00Who Will I Be Rooting For?<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2Bu4twlYw6W1-nftVHm_WbRZo5pEUxF7ooRGIRSI9_hUfizpZmGgpfKkBKhuQvvp1l_9DurlC52kcW20Ues0JcYM0UfEseuHYNX76pc5K6wOB5dKaCjJEHWDe86qCpgUeRRJ_Pj0FwtP/s1600/Rachel10.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525934985500923154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2Bu4twlYw6W1-nftVHm_WbRZo5pEUxF7ooRGIRSI9_hUfizpZmGgpfKkBKhuQvvp1l_9DurlC52kcW20Ues0JcYM0UfEseuHYNX76pc5K6wOB5dKaCjJEHWDe86qCpgUeRRJ_Pj0FwtP/s400/Rachel10.JPG" /></a> Hmmm.... </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br />That's me, with my two besties - my little sisters. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /><br />It wasn't always like that. When we were all about this age, despite my cute angelic smile, I didn't really like them all that much. You know, having to share and stuff...<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7kzdZlPWzHZmk6NR2dfY2K6QDAjIo8BzrnhR2PgWA5KD7agc4ZfMEnkz76LjQjwOfOJilSZrTNKUUCnpu3I5yuxwy7YExEX5GzGPVBCaMr-t_UQ7-2tL26cBD9la_PJEftFSaEgsh2cFN/s1600/Rachel1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525934844473164242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7kzdZlPWzHZmk6NR2dfY2K6QDAjIo8BzrnhR2PgWA5KD7agc4ZfMEnkz76LjQjwOfOJilSZrTNKUUCnpu3I5yuxwy7YExEX5GzGPVBCaMr-t_UQ7-2tL26cBD9la_PJEftFSaEgsh2cFN/s400/Rachel1.jpg" /></a> </div><div align="center"><br />But now that we're all grown up, how could I resist these two??</div><div align="center"><br /><br />Love them.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOz2YHSihaSn3fzVgbTBAIuPAWIYH6RvBCODRDeIiXJO92N33a8vEvN1CgTMdUlXDWAXkFZpUpIBf6yRKmNebnNy4LeqYKhPxE3ZptXYLXZe4YZXndDbeiNpX9yDWhnORb9z51qicoFWWG/s1600/PB090022.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525934554183516706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOz2YHSihaSn3fzVgbTBAIuPAWIYH6RvBCODRDeIiXJO92N33a8vEvN1CgTMdUlXDWAXkFZpUpIBf6yRKmNebnNy4LeqYKhPxE3ZptXYLXZe4YZXndDbeiNpX9yDWhnORb9z51qicoFWWG/s400/PB090022.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Go TCU!<br /><br /></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-5981958711481585822010-10-08T07:00:00.000-05:002010-10-08T07:00:03.702-05:00What a Sham<div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I made some pillow shams for our bed recently, and am pretty proud of how they turned out:</div><div align="center"> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525523020710774658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm9bdsSON93_RrkSqNElyPuGPBQC4pFzZC5yg7KXcB6rw4-eEMIRK5DDUV0DJApVibN4Vahbx-JApCFoxEoEgkTmPw1fVTRf-enNtT_hBM1WHKttIDmYmjpxphFSYeQPNfY6zD9Kvtjgpn/s400/pillowshams+032.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">(please excuse the wrinkly duvet... it was just pulled out of the linen closet!)<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtrz4a9VHUJ3B1MyOIe8t65xz6Ybxi0Ux9sLQqb6VGHWi7RUy6MWjspxS6dUN3RVsg2CorgKp1CV7IV_nrFw2y16GfzZYWdBxHLR0jWUlhyphenhyphen6YAMQ7HP88fM_jiVcmuC9T5a0fAOjCFS0-q/s1600/pillowshams+031.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525522790422979842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtrz4a9VHUJ3B1MyOIe8t65xz6Ybxi0Ux9sLQqb6VGHWi7RUy6MWjspxS6dUN3RVsg2CorgKp1CV7IV_nrFw2y16GfzZYWdBxHLR0jWUlhyphenhyphen6YAMQ7HP88fM_jiVcmuC9T5a0fAOjCFS0-q/s400/pillowshams+031.jpg" /></a> I have the tutorial posted <a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/living/2010/10/07/how-to-make-a-pillow-sham/">here</a>, if you'd like to make your own.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I'm so glad that it's Friday! It's been one of those weeks, you know, where both of your shoe laces break? (I heard that one this week, so evidently it's been one of those weeks for other people too.)</div><div align="center">Have a great weekend!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /><br /> </div><div align="center"></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-63172540014398086742010-10-06T07:00:00.001-05:002010-10-06T07:00:05.309-05:00And the Winner Is...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lEIDjWHY2BligMvFkEzp7eYZ8ZcqBIiMFnTsigG4ZedP5FYmEdphotNeCeg25Qn39Q_xijR6wPG49gzz1aToqcbkbGDCh__nEjpG6EB3D2MrNuaVZCMmq_bi4MumP9W5cv-vOjTxT4WW/s1600/counter.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524777860809742274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lEIDjWHY2BligMvFkEzp7eYZ8ZcqBIiMFnTsigG4ZedP5FYmEdphotNeCeg25Qn39Q_xijR6wPG49gzz1aToqcbkbGDCh__nEjpG6EB3D2MrNuaVZCMmq_bi4MumP9W5cv-vOjTxT4WW/s400/counter.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em>Congratulations <a href="http://sillylittlemischief.blogspot.com/">Linda</a>!!</em></div><div align="center"><em></em></div><div align="center"><br />Linda, I know you said that there were two different ones that you liked, so email me and let me know which one you want!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><br />Thank you all for entering!</div><div align="center"></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-14910793749764255642010-10-05T11:41:00.009-05:002010-10-05T13:09:44.123-05:002010 Historic Fort Worth Designer Showhouse<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjJpjCmEq8gs_-TNLnW374ydOJm2opgiTXiQ_S2c62Rb_GjdgoSTEdwF21smQCISkEm0RWZfW_uE2DPwLW3nvlrlxfn21A-VzcIM3PuvJ0uYLB3Lh4c6PCoi3um4F4er3kDx5UJYhvNGa/s1600/historic+fort+worth+poster.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524610538194202498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjJpjCmEq8gs_-TNLnW374ydOJm2opgiTXiQ_S2c62Rb_GjdgoSTEdwF21smQCISkEm0RWZfW_uE2DPwLW3nvlrlxfn21A-VzcIM3PuvJ0uYLB3Lh4c6PCoi3um4F4er3kDx5UJYhvNGa/s400/historic+fort+worth+poster.jpg" /></a>I came across <a href="http://www.papercitymag.com/Article/2136/Glam-as-Hell%3a-The-Sequel/">this slideshow and article</a> by Rob Brinkley on our local PaperCity <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.papercitymag.com">website</a>. It covers the <a href="http://www.historicfortworth.org/Events/2010HistoricFortWorthDesignerShowhouse/tabid/915/Default.aspx">2010 Historic Fort Worth Designer Showhouse</a>, which is the old 1966 home of Eddie and Fran Chiles. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><br />Designed by architect A. Quincy Jones, the house is gorgeous and modern. It's original interior decorator was Billy Haines, and the home still retains lots of original hardware and finishes.</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaa8jEefQs540Ldaeq3PR4lK9VU95KBrSEP0BHp909ANw-HPfwBqZUtfVrgpmWPUknx_TiWxpWFtk-WmM-_KStY9bocvChy0FRN2IoZdGfruT7REcBkhdOLrEeyquNOtn-COWi5U_xdHn/s1600/original+billy+haines+hardware.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524610529180280018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaa8jEefQs540Ldaeq3PR4lK9VU95KBrSEP0BHp909ANw-HPfwBqZUtfVrgpmWPUknx_TiWxpWFtk-WmM-_KStY9bocvChy0FRN2IoZdGfruT7REcBkhdOLrEeyquNOtn-COWi5U_xdHn/s400/original+billy+haines+hardware.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzaRDoLEGM3kOuGtvkEGqv4qUYCN7ErZLk_6mqDVaLgm4_THE4yC4jutCAw_kuwD1vwYZVWGKoAWXPqGb8eISe6QE94fT0r3IWO3qqpXuglEfgL4srEPm_NzzFyaOKFatASxmhXZBkLBAv/s1600/old+sink.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524610527092123858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzaRDoLEGM3kOuGtvkEGqv4qUYCN7ErZLk_6mqDVaLgm4_THE4yC4jutCAw_kuwD1vwYZVWGKoAWXPqGb8eISe6QE94fT0r3IWO3qqpXuglEfgL4srEPm_NzzFyaOKFatASxmhXZBkLBAv/s400/old+sink.jpg" /></a><br />Even more impressive than the Imperial Dishmaster above is the handpainted wallpaper below, which is in the entry and part of the living room. <a href="http://www.papercitymag.com/Article/1046/Gushing-Glamour/">Original</a>?? It was here when Fran Chiles moved out...<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEideRFEWzHH_c8yybAD97Zy1dFIJ_UGH4MejumFpo2RSnjWeNZtJFL2vvA6QRnOyt1_4bXrVpqwHfU1h2bTdd_I-RA8fJxUY8TK02756uc71UzKI_dxtVEeTSVks_lqD_q-TJbFQ4R2XbLs/s1600/entry+joeminton.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524610522414373602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEideRFEWzHH_c8yybAD97Zy1dFIJ_UGH4MejumFpo2RSnjWeNZtJFL2vvA6QRnOyt1_4bXrVpqwHfU1h2bTdd_I-RA8fJxUY8TK02756uc71UzKI_dxtVEeTSVks_lqD_q-TJbFQ4R2XbLs/s400/entry+joeminton.jpg" /></a><br />So pretty. I love hand painted mural wallpapers. Sersiously, I think you could stick anything in front of them and still end up with a gorgeous room.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br />Below is another view of the living room, including its Fortuny pendant light and strange and somewhat morbid poster art.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih9OzlqmrrlhuKz4FkTWBNJH0WWFF1vy4VDL06gLUl5CaSSBOMnZCj05Mg-rMJW8eo0Zd5AVxmtgqpDlknZipx0khY8ojHCT3t-gHxfZeO22dO6HPukb_8idFBnBUT40_x4gCNENBBtC7Y/s1600/living+room+johnbobbit.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524610520377834738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih9OzlqmrrlhuKz4FkTWBNJH0WWFF1vy4VDL06gLUl5CaSSBOMnZCj05Mg-rMJW8eo0Zd5AVxmtgqpDlknZipx0khY8ojHCT3t-gHxfZeO22dO6HPukb_8idFBnBUT40_x4gCNENBBtC7Y/s400/living+room+johnbobbit.jpg" /></a><br />Dining room. Loving the wall-treatment here too, although it's not original. You can see a picture of the original <a href="http://www.papercitymag.com/Article/1046/Gushing-Glamour/">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0nTJRsTY9Zts0ieeS6GFuMhLTPD93CYejYDoAhUfdvyrPcjlAX0cllrCxjG4kEG8uWbYpPz9rYDh3wpiV2rUxP87CHfkrvuK5mzD-h18731gAjJwUpmkhRolFOLtAt6xYjXdF8jVpq8e/s1600/dining+room+johnsonseitz.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 278px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524608760972424562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0nTJRsTY9Zts0ieeS6GFuMhLTPD93CYejYDoAhUfdvyrPcjlAX0cllrCxjG4kEG8uWbYpPz9rYDh3wpiV2rUxP87CHfkrvuK5mzD-h18731gAjJwUpmkhRolFOLtAt6xYjXdF8jVpq8e/s400/dining+room+johnsonseitz.jpg" /></a><br />The view from the upstairs dressing room is beautiful. Not a huge fan of the blue chairs or lamp, but again - that backdrop makes almost anything look good.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg70gj_YRCJGWT86MBGHgycUSZvIfapKl4Gtp_PjXM1AEIS2FbvCIEm8NOCan-pnkCbB0RoOhFQdbDm4K-1d3FxUm8Tt2oZ0HDx4-nkYLyUQnHvgqsCPJirPHLcXEbdqxBehUDzL8oCHJrT/s1600/upstairs+sitting+room+tad+watts+domainxciv.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524608756758222098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg70gj_YRCJGWT86MBGHgycUSZvIfapKl4Gtp_PjXM1AEIS2FbvCIEm8NOCan-pnkCbB0RoOhFQdbDm4K-1d3FxUm8Tt2oZ0HDx4-nkYLyUQnHvgqsCPJirPHLcXEbdqxBehUDzL8oCHJrT/s400/upstairs+sitting+room+tad+watts+domainxciv.jpg" /></a><br />Fran Chiles was a memeber of the Republican National Committee, and the Chiles' close friends included Ronald and Nancy Reagan who stayed in this room when they came to visit.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXCY27_L7-MGBXJTScorFKuHVk5VgK3OJbc6_qAM2epUem8eTAqUsRNqGU_cE7O2PpbrUgeLL_C_0YXx12_InKUn2vkrwieV1cjRRsT1FQiNn-EbPk-aKvx4g-lWhknpW5eNlLxPnXbyi_/s1600/reagan+bedroom+cathykincaid.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524608749987119554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXCY27_L7-MGBXJTScorFKuHVk5VgK3OJbc6_qAM2epUem8eTAqUsRNqGU_cE7O2PpbrUgeLL_C_0YXx12_InKUn2vkrwieV1cjRRsT1FQiNn-EbPk-aKvx4g-lWhknpW5eNlLxPnXbyi_/s400/reagan+bedroom+cathykincaid.jpg" /></a><br />That is a Billy Haines' designed elbow chair there by the bed<br /><br />The study area in Eddie Chiles bedroom. I like the rug and the artwork. The built-in shelves are nice.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFRJ8Ha3i74ITSZfRTPEh_HbFKMuSpcND6k82KzO7zQaVZIAsIxHdyJeYwBMeLC-EeBOxL6C8r5KH9KvfcFwQUY0hWAznJ8kVCDHEJLkHTwMkdKu7jFaf75DYEogZ1qMhA-9vZTqyTXtoU/s1600/study+side+of+eddie+chiles+bedroom+gbradleyalford.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524608745599818850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFRJ8Ha3i74ITSZfRTPEh_HbFKMuSpcND6k82KzO7zQaVZIAsIxHdyJeYwBMeLC-EeBOxL6C8r5KH9KvfcFwQUY0hWAznJ8kVCDHEJLkHTwMkdKu7jFaf75DYEogZ1qMhA-9vZTqyTXtoU/s400/study+side+of+eddie+chiles+bedroom+gbradleyalford.jpg" /></a><br />The back of the house, showing the pool.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjofFrcKZs9hK6Xbnw97qFscpt1TP-OMHXjicFNdD1kRVxsKWFEMJ5bmufcXLVPpxnzTsm4vlGR07kwOS7hnAvpmbazG63YmR8cq10ySCfzp2KJUD_38x77W5fdEDoQaenbqM5CI_k5CYv_/s1600/back+with+pool.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 325px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524608746455014562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjofFrcKZs9hK6Xbnw97qFscpt1TP-OMHXjicFNdD1kRVxsKWFEMJ5bmufcXLVPpxnzTsm4vlGR07kwOS7hnAvpmbazG63YmR8cq10ySCfzp2KJUD_38x77W5fdEDoQaenbqM5CI_k5CYv_/s400/back+with+pool.jpg" /></a><br />Look good to you? The house is up for sale for only $7 million through <a href="http://www.kaydayrealestate.com/">Kay Day Real Estate</a>. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The home tour is on through the 24th, and you can learn more about it and the designers who participated <a href="http://www.historicfortworth.org/Events/2010HistoricFortWorthDesignerShowhouse/tabid/915/Default.aspx">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ48lxFnAxGU3gy8E1pAd4Ehwf76aJu_ygX06Zuiqmpy_pGwO_2fsNszsWMI4D_aF2LWXl2My6wiLXxJEEri6UIAiJ_y9abQw9B_sYL2XUAYHPTeemUE83nSpgTaeidQFbDf0FkIs94fPk/s1600/dining+room+johnsonseitz.jpg"></a></div><br /><div><em></em><br /><div><strong><em>AND DON'T FORGET!!</em></strong> My giveaway for a Dash & Albert throw ends tonight, and the winner will be announced tomorrow!<br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /><em>*all above pictures by Rob Brinkley, <a href="http://www.papercitymag.com/Article/2136/Glam-as-Hell%3a-The-Sequel/">here</a></em> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-1382497598647204532010-10-01T07:00:00.001-05:002010-10-01T09:58:34.687-05:00Are You Ready for a Fall Giveaway??<div align="center"><br />Today's giveaway is generously being sponsored by CSN Stores! If you haven't been to their sites yet, you should definitely go check them out - you can spend some serious time there. They have literally everything, I think, from furniture like a <a href="http://www.bedroomfurniture.com/Platform-Beds-C90744.html">platform bed</a> to <a href="http://www.csnstores.com/asp/keyword.asp?keyword=home+accessories&command=dosearch&matchtype=&keywordvalue=">home accessories</a>,<a href="http://www.csnstores.com/asp/keyword.asp?keyword=linens&command=dosearch&matchtype=&keywordvalue="> linens</a>, and <a href="http://www.csnstores.com/asp/keyword.asp?keyword=kitchen&command=dosearch&matchtype=&keywordvalue=">stuff to stock your kitchen</a> with!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />So, what is it that I'm giving away today?<br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOboB6p3l_4qtmaJzmdOjVOWBOMrPO4Ms2zqynxncJzn2DzCeExEGXMqyKXfTWTf999-WOLG22EIjaJTd0l7pFlS58Kmk7o6Xcbx-K5LK08KbgTpNLigPJz4PJ5Q-H28CjetuPr_rcO2AU/s1600/Blue+Heron+Stripe+Woven+Cotton+Tote+Bag.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522899933837633378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOboB6p3l_4qtmaJzmdOjVOWBOMrPO4Ms2zqynxncJzn2DzCeExEGXMqyKXfTWTf999-WOLG22EIjaJTd0l7pFlS58Kmk7o6Xcbx-K5LK08KbgTpNLigPJz4PJ5Q-H28CjetuPr_rcO2AU/s400/Blue+Heron+Stripe+Woven+Cotton+Tote+Bag.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">If you win, you will have your choice of any one of the <a href="http://www.csnstores.com/asp/superbrowse.asp?ClID=2239&filter=A29513~7582">Dash and Albert thows</a> offered on <a href="http://www.csnstores.com/asp/superbrowse.asp?ClID=2239&filter=A29513~7582">CSN's site</a>.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />Don't you love all the colors and stripes above??</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />With Fall and Winter coming up, I could totally see myself all curled up on the sofa, or in my favorite chair, with one of these. They're all cotton, and the weight is perfect to keep you cozy on those chilly nights.</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIlJgP_g2sVkgN1v8kDXJIH_4Qhc3K-2p5NzPbeXlxqQ0UHZc_w7mUBstbTctGN9HVljWQjr0g5Zqf3wlnGfYLTRWtwH_9X0nBp_tEzwlB_79ZdvidVPV9JBkLPV8d3AfFjCYziW6R4Hyz/s1600/Woven+Siena+Stripe+Cotton+Throw.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522899930933596722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIlJgP_g2sVkgN1v8kDXJIH_4Qhc3K-2p5NzPbeXlxqQ0UHZc_w7mUBstbTctGN9HVljWQjr0g5Zqf3wlnGfYLTRWtwH_9X0nBp_tEzwlB_79ZdvidVPV9JBkLPV8d3AfFjCYziW6R4Hyz/s400/Woven+Siena+Stripe+Cotton+Throw.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynDkJdWzcSKNfCmU52yAW1UWoPfVVEUYfz7YVLMt5s_6Vx2yOP4Wlt4KQKXSuF6s6MgqvbTas-PqQGEXq_rh4XuEHZyTJvOJLdNBHpg33COx9899c0Mzg1mxoGor92aTk7Ldk8TsQGjq8/s1600/Woven+Saranac+Cotton+Throw.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522899915265848498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynDkJdWzcSKNfCmU52yAW1UWoPfVVEUYfz7YVLMt5s_6Vx2yOP4Wlt4KQKXSuF6s6MgqvbTas-PqQGEXq_rh4XuEHZyTJvOJLdNBHpg33COx9899c0Mzg1mxoGor92aTk7Ldk8TsQGjq8/s400/Woven+Saranac+Cotton+Throw.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkPFyOBx79ILTk9morvP3wYiLU-VRVGe3Cq6ngP1-emx47r3BCLZjeldwVmGuk_x-RzjQwOKzHhnWUHvI0KwbYqvkmfuHvmguZBiVD5Ln6NMniLp9HtwQfmKHbOz7SioMGFIfDl9Pp2Au/s1600/Woven+Margarita+Ticking+Cotton+Throw.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522899889931998178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkPFyOBx79ILTk9morvP3wYiLU-VRVGe3Cq6ngP1-emx47r3BCLZjeldwVmGuk_x-RzjQwOKzHhnWUHvI0KwbYqvkmfuHvmguZBiVD5Ln6NMniLp9HtwQfmKHbOz7SioMGFIfDl9Pp2Au/s400/Woven+Margarita+Ticking+Cotton+Throw.jpg" /></a><br />They come in so many different colors and stripe patterns, it's so hard to choose!<br /><br /><u><strong>To enter:</strong></u><br />Go to their site <a href="http://www.csnstores.com/asp/superbrowse.asp?ClID=2239&filter=A29513~7582">HERE</a> and look at all the throws, and then come back and leave me a comment with which one is your favorite!<br /><br />That's it!! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">**Edit** Silly me.... I forgot to tell you that this contest will be open until <strong>Tuesday night at 10 PM CST.</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">I'll draw and announce a winner on Wednesday morning!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">(Please make sure to check back, and leave your email so I can contact you if you win!)</span><br /><br /><br />Good luck - and have a great weekend! </div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-36688034619455019632010-09-28T21:27:00.007-05:002010-09-28T22:42:09.996-05:00Business PlansYou know how somedays you're just left a little uninspired? With such a plethora of pretty rooms and information out there on all the other blogs, I sometimes feel like I'm just repeating the same things - which is boring!<br /><br />So, I thought I'd share with you something I've been working on. I've been working on starting up a small home business making dog beds and dog collar covers (because, you know, I have a little <a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/living/2010/07/27/day-in-the-life-rachel/">knowledge about dogs</a>). I'm nearly ready to get it up and running, so I've been thinking of packaging - tags, bags, labels and cards.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522160368311044850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7WzTo7WlF5hwpSgIvCeBCXoJl3-c8NHytYrcLaeimG8Ihu0XO_B7p5YHfLKYIawMjmhFcVwFRfyUse-XJRIUkcsbGr1whKfma2jsNcQ4wlQdIA33p4rnC6zaMXfeGolGGYUEwiT7WV3v/s400/kraft+card+stock.jpg" /><br /><br />I am kind of liking kraft paper. Cardstock for notes, boxes for the collar covers...<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSaMY-V26W_-Dx48Bonz0aJR3Ct9ZRkT3SDYj_cYPWdobIicX3KIq9kF7X2DmXB_6c9e2CR9lBd0ETlda4C1J7ZD4c_S0vwXipjIQVGL5mXypg3a4ZYT1Xae9ExKjW8qp3wylmkk0ipVi/s1600/Kraft+boxes.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522156943657719570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSaMY-V26W_-Dx48Bonz0aJR3Ct9ZRkT3SDYj_cYPWdobIicX3KIq9kF7X2DmXB_6c9e2CR9lBd0ETlda4C1J7ZD4c_S0vwXipjIQVGL5mXypg3a4ZYT1Xae9ExKjW8qp3wylmkk0ipVi/s400/Kraft+boxes.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GVCM0Hn7ObzCqJxSAH1dKsmKnSdfPXZdI4Rus-NhLVwTf9FV9FRokSxzBEaBP-jYiA-QlfFnNyuTR9-D4E2pz4g2uGbtjqkUuJmANB2EoCGGO6IDettDsTpGjiEvHMmLKCtMnVBbMig0/s1600/round+tag.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 185px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 166px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522156937024802914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GVCM0Hn7ObzCqJxSAH1dKsmKnSdfPXZdI4Rus-NhLVwTf9FV9FRokSxzBEaBP-jYiA-QlfFnNyuTR9-D4E2pz4g2uGbtjqkUuJmANB2EoCGGO6IDettDsTpGjiEvHMmLKCtMnVBbMig0/s400/round+tag.jpg" /></a> </div><br /><div>Tags - round or square? Maybe both??<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522156935917203698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqqhUWn1uLa7oDyUtvUp50BWxpstMGQ3-ZAnGHThCb0zf37bTjo-wG1lpZYMq1RbenZ27QmjPwsbG_VpxZxDQahWPeeGGw_dP-K8X12g9UfqnfjWBMtDbUc5Fqf0AZAutBoc35_zXGAxb/s400/kraft+paper+tags.jpg" /><br /><div>I'm still considering iron-on labels for the beds. Yes? No?? Too cheesy?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9x0Y0Kb_du1460DlBN3jRPIZvpePQ_xjaDBESvtAaJ4vChqzquvNIDRZR7nv7hidMWRY-hzSnK9PlNGsG8X6oAQMYfWdjNQONeR5mGwE2k1v3VRZRO1u0kqQ-WqkL5mYCMvIHIZuACgn/s1600/iron+on+label.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522167031551784834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9x0Y0Kb_du1460DlBN3jRPIZvpePQ_xjaDBESvtAaJ4vChqzquvNIDRZR7nv7hidMWRY-hzSnK9PlNGsG8X6oAQMYfWdjNQONeR5mGwE2k1v3VRZRO1u0kqQ-WqkL5mYCMvIHIZuACgn/s400/iron+on+label.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I'll share more about the beds a little later, once I have some more to photograph. But here's a preview:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqje5ivpSifTvDlPwg6Oym_PHoNf4CAm3iWXu_hyfwFm2Z7CmiSvchPk659EEiP0mD4X5DPajd_7jipa2gDsDJlY7ksshGKnnRhRCOUuGVeGHkMPjcka9DLDv3SIkHL-YFFlH_gXiu9mkf/s1600/blue+ticking+and+linen-tile.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 118px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522168744722633410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqje5ivpSifTvDlPwg6Oym_PHoNf4CAm3iWXu_hyfwFm2Z7CmiSvchPk659EEiP0mD4X5DPajd_7jipa2gDsDJlY7ksshGKnnRhRCOUuGVeGHkMPjcka9DLDv3SIkHL-YFFlH_gXiu9mkf/s400/blue+ticking+and+linen-tile.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVVoC8W7g_Zsqd3qPWI-zwfehzDX9lucJ86efYA2yhlg_fDNW36DFFhBPO8Ty2cLnKiPqrF9dyYxFAYsByS_B0ugsAlSN9T2xPpdoRBE8RhfEtUyFu00QghkjrymfhzYUGtnZe76ALVi8A/s1600/blue+ticking.jpg"></a><div><br /><br />Another thing I've been up to?? Setting up an awesome <strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;"><a href="http://www.csnstores.com/asp/superbrowse.asp?ClID=2239&filter=A29513~7582">GIVEAWAY!</a></span></em></strong> </div><div><br />Be sure to check back Friday for all the details. </div></div></div></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-33686605781265694632010-09-23T12:08:00.010-05:002010-09-24T11:53:58.365-05:00My Case for a Second Home<div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes, I really think I need two homes...<br /><br />In the spring and summer, I love bright, light and airy:<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNUsp8Lfm5_zgXk5hTD2C0_hUGCbUGokWaH4yt44ZVsCds8vDYVsFYxvyxIyNtaprYe04JQF9qR-agqYPbyHwUinCM7k-EXSJt6_qkeNQvrfxxlek59ODHD_5wPjkba5djLcIdJ32Nq83i/s1600/white+eating+area+tulip+table+bertoia+chairsfromrightbank.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 326px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNUsp8Lfm5_zgXk5hTD2C0_hUGCbUGokWaH4yt44ZVsCds8vDYVsFYxvyxIyNtaprYe04JQF9qR-agqYPbyHwUinCM7k-EXSJt6_qkeNQvrfxxlek59ODHD_5wPjkba5djLcIdJ32Nq83i/s400/white+eating+area+tulip+table+bertoia+chairsfromrightbank.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520516217828791122" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />But with the cooler months of autumn and winter coming, I lean a little more dark and introspective:<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaBze374KAATSeBT2hcUjmK9oU4tU6VlCtKh5l2Z2ZYWm5Vba_7bWfso0ESREEuKRo-E9v7fzqc-GMX16Rdry8miRyLmfLJup2SF36lQfP2lFOUfjtbj4FKS4FkMpBLabflhrFOQjPKiJr/s1600/twin+bed+with+gray+walls+and+black-white+plaid+blanket+living+etc.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaBze374KAATSeBT2hcUjmK9oU4tU6VlCtKh5l2Z2ZYWm5Vba_7bWfso0ESREEuKRo-E9v7fzqc-GMX16Rdry8miRyLmfLJup2SF36lQfP2lFOUfjtbj4FKS4FkMpBLabflhrFOQjPKiJr/s400/twin+bed+with+gray+walls+and+black-white+plaid+blanket+living+etc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520515678978517986" border="0" /></a><br />Cool, neutral and serene:<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_4S8jcJLqhgFQuotytBGrLYVUW8bma5ZsO97mlGDB7dKlzXZdHwNIsiq0UzLtOd5PLLe7sDJp4uVMvf2nRcCTWn95CVmeX06QsRSkXUl7cNMPDtzNR79dy-wjUlliEfpId9aQbT8LZhwJ/s1600/all+neutral+bedroom+phoebe+howard.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_4S8jcJLqhgFQuotytBGrLYVUW8bma5ZsO97mlGDB7dKlzXZdHwNIsiq0UzLtOd5PLLe7sDJp4uVMvf2nRcCTWn95CVmeX06QsRSkXUl7cNMPDtzNR79dy-wjUlliEfpId9aQbT8LZhwJ/s400/all+neutral+bedroom+phoebe+howard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520515181908951714" border="0" /></a><br />Warm and interesting:<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuBx-cZHVMWfrkp1Nge2lHIdkgySsW78RJirW1eXLkebwWYJ8vvZDcMYcNDR16dgDBCfMqQR8JL6qlk9Ci496KYQrgQvTxwrLSSGnsN3NBBj4_hhc9Z2mcytMCV4dGHORZxJZ0CIbI0aq/s1600/cement+colord+wall+with+green+lampshades+veranda.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuBx-cZHVMWfrkp1Nge2lHIdkgySsW78RJirW1eXLkebwWYJ8vvZDcMYcNDR16dgDBCfMqQR8JL6qlk9Ci496KYQrgQvTxwrLSSGnsN3NBBj4_hhc9Z2mcytMCV4dGHORZxJZ0CIbI0aq/s400/cement+colord+wall+with+green+lampshades+veranda.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520514905936349794" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Outdoor entertaining:<br /><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0sGQYear0SI1O5GTcO3xks8Opc0jHL46J-8p8kBv3NRILpUYUwkX83hD88eNRUy5Nuqe6SztGEvNhS5FTUPbwLvNaytGhpn_M9XCAI4euPeZPX9fipwtMRBVzKCmA46kryVEl4iqQfv9/s1600/awesome+porch+mfamb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 289px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520195974444673266" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0sGQYear0SI1O5GTcO3xks8Opc0jHL46J-8p8kBv3NRILpUYUwkX83hD88eNRUy5Nuqe6SztGEvNhS5FTUPbwLvNaytGhpn_M9XCAI4euPeZPX9fipwtMRBVzKCmA46kryVEl4iqQfv9/s400/awesome+porch+mfamb.jpg" border="0" /></a>Welcome indoors:<br /></div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_2NBIhWAvuJxdkKaYO6CJjCLjzU1BqpYrjBp9499A64Tv5887GS3nXnDH5s_XGA8mRdusdznqe1mY-l0QKxKfGlaWg3-GwMKWa6sXtYl2U-EyCJOUZ0GZ_zovazhKliRBlyEYJvRloxnN/s1600/zigzag+chair+entry+cottage+living.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 240px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520195434853521042" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_2NBIhWAvuJxdkKaYO6CJjCLjzU1BqpYrjBp9499A64Tv5887GS3nXnDH5s_XGA8mRdusdznqe1mY-l0QKxKfGlaWg3-GwMKWa6sXtYl2U-EyCJOUZ0GZ_zovazhKliRBlyEYJvRloxnN/s400/zigzag+chair+entry+cottage+living.jpg" border="0" /></a>All white:<br /><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdquLpz-nsC0468KH8KIIyNWKLkXDHAXANgVRxzQ2h09iEkCenurwYcyhC0w5GoYuPJT33WkEzTlAzI5g7hdCjXVxnBZjmafPzUrL-1jcYk9MlAMNIGl9AP-oQDafpX7-jmN1oHiG0Dqz9/s1600/all+white+bedroom+desspng.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 318px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520160457034324338" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdquLpz-nsC0468KH8KIIyNWKLkXDHAXANgVRxzQ2h09iEkCenurwYcyhC0w5GoYuPJT33WkEzTlAzI5g7hdCjXVxnBZjmafPzUrL-1jcYk9MlAMNIGl9AP-oQDafpX7-jmN1oHiG0Dqz9/s400/all+white+bedroom+desspng.jpg" border="0" /></a>Dark:<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGDJEuybZzpyq236YDOLgSFUO5ufCQnLnbo0LUR_KSC4hgEV8XLZv1NJ7uSW-UYJ1oR-rBIxQDH5vz53Gc9b7raXPw2xrEde7IMOEKulEkJLmGdX6MUPiYmNjS2DcvemaujpY54OPoyrs/s1600/black+bookcases+isuwannee.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 325px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520160182708487986" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGDJEuybZzpyq236YDOLgSFUO5ufCQnLnbo0LUR_KSC4hgEV8XLZv1NJ7uSW-UYJ1oR-rBIxQDH5vz53Gc9b7raXPw2xrEde7IMOEKulEkJLmGdX6MUPiYmNjS2DcvemaujpY54OPoyrs/s400/black+bookcases+isuwannee.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Unfortunately, you can't get all this depth and texture by just using a winter throw on your sofa. Psychologically speaking, it may be that because I live in such a warm (hot) weather climate, Texas, with it's long sunny summers, that I want for cool and simple interiors when it's warm outside. Hmmm...<br /><br />Well, at any rate, I guess this is one more reason to lean towards a dark green, or some other dark color, for our office. Dark and moody... a great place to curl up and read. Or to surf through blogs. With a hot cup of tea, of course!<br /><br /><br />Tonight, I'm so excited to be going to the TCU/SMU game! TCU is going to steamroll over the Mustangs, and I can't wait.<br /><br />Hope you have a great weekend! Any fun planned?<br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411507933738225363.post-14527221642596870252010-09-21T11:43:00.004-05:002010-09-21T12:50:58.974-05:00Again With the Bookcases...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpCq50hMr-xuf0A5hDEaeqZJK3LqY_3GwP4tvBbenthwunq7uZEEgtKj7HnlTeFGHUaoOb7Sq2jKUo-u_o2AiAys43mVJCi1acWN5yGdt4VFVV31bACjXAUAPc3XW8uqSDy7GUdWOw5DE/s1600/grange+bookcases+black+with+wood+interior.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpCq50hMr-xuf0A5hDEaeqZJK3LqY_3GwP4tvBbenthwunq7uZEEgtKj7HnlTeFGHUaoOb7Sq2jKUo-u_o2AiAys43mVJCi1acWN5yGdt4VFVV31bACjXAUAPc3XW8uqSDy7GUdWOw5DE/s400/grange+bookcases+black+with+wood+interior.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519410578035800754" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The bookcases above caught my eye in one of Grange's new ads. What I am loving about them, and what made me stop and take note for our office re-do, was that they are finished black on the outside, and the interior is left with the natural wood or wood stain. <br /><br />Our Craigslist shelves are black, but not "real" wood with a grain that we could sand down. I've been thinking that we would paint them, but this picture offers up a kind of cool idea. <br /><br />Enter <a href="http://cableorganizer.com/electriduct-contact-paper/?engine=google&s_kwcid=TC%7C6214%7Cwoodgrain%20contact%20paper%7C%7CS%7C%7C5397448695&gclid=CNy5-5mKmaQCFQll7AodewebEQ">this</a>:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcTgk3EJlSQyzuQkDC2qelgEZ2oOPcwfGcyDsINso5Ov6oZ2g5A1vmtFFIaqsr7g__A6iuC9DsNmoZAhof4GKlIht2RlGAMVCCWjcOjcUHwbsbr_7Brw02WWNw_IHXVNXfhrU6Gps_vvFG/s1600/woodgrain+contact+paper+cableorganizer.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcTgk3EJlSQyzuQkDC2qelgEZ2oOPcwfGcyDsINso5Ov6oZ2g5A1vmtFFIaqsr7g__A6iuC9DsNmoZAhof4GKlIht2RlGAMVCCWjcOjcUHwbsbr_7Brw02WWNw_IHXVNXfhrU6Gps_vvFG/s400/woodgrain+contact+paper+cableorganizer.com" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519410572193987602" border="0" /></a><a href="http://cableorganizer.com/electriduct-contact-paper/?engine=google&s_kwcid=TC%7C6214%7Cwoodgrain%20contact%20paper%7C%7CS%7C%7C5397448695&gclid=CNy5-5mKmaQCFQll7AodewebEQ"><br />Woodgrain contact paper</a>. <br /><br />Not the same as real wood, I know, but for smaller shelves filled with books in a small home office done a super tight budget... I think it could be worth a try. <br /><br />I'll be filing this away for later... once the crap is fully cleaned out. (Yes, we've hit a few stalls and bumps in the road...)<br /><br /><br /></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.com3