tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61206322646634841122024-03-05T16:00:41.565-06:00My Southern CottageRobynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120632264663484112.post-35024401892128268462012-08-14T13:47:00.001-05:002012-08-14T13:47:27.504-05:00$50 Gift Card to Tiny Prints<br />
Awesome $50 gift card giveaway to Tiny Prints going on at The Neat Things in Life. <br />
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Enter today!Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120632264663484112.post-44295757674010805302012-07-28T10:29:00.003-05:002012-07-28T10:29:48.323-05:00Erin CondrenHere's a great giveaway!! Two Erin Condren $50 gift cards. I want a planner!<br />
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<br />Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120632264663484112.post-52641001279110726002012-07-12T09:20:00.000-05:002012-07-12T09:20:29.527-05:00Huge GivewayCheck out this huge giveaway!! Too many prizes to mention:<br />
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The photos I have received from them have been of great quality.</p> <p>Shutterfly has expanded their holiday card department and they have some outstanding designs. Start by just perusing the collection:</p> <p>Photo Christmas cards can be found here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery">http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery</a></p> <p>Christmas address labels:</p> <p><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-address-labels">http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-address-labels</a></p> <p>Other seasonal cards:</p> <p><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com">http://www.shutterfly.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/thanksgiving-cards">http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/thanksgiving-cards</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/hanukkah-cards">http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/hanukkah-cards</a></p> <p>We are going to take some photos downtown, so they will have an industrial look to them. I’m thinking about simple, but edgy card designs would complement the photos. Some of the cards I’m considering this year:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/TMwtI5bXCkI/AAAAAAAABdA/bLT8fl5XvXQ/s1600-h/STATIONERYCARD_FOLDED_5x7-27137-2816-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v128102549700098280%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="STATIONERYCARD_FOLDED_5x7-27137-2816-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v128102549700098280" border="0" alt="STATIONERYCARD_FOLDED_5x7-27137-2816-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v128102549700098280" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/TMwtJKsnlqI/AAAAAAAABdE/TGA33qXubKU/STATIONERYCARD_FOLDED_5x7-27137-2816-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v128102549700098280_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="329" height="454" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/TMwtJWvm9RI/AAAAAAAABdI/93JsSvRTN9o/s1600-h/STATIONERYCARD_FOLDED_5x7-27137-2435-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v128096304800088711%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="STATIONERYCARD_FOLDED_5x7-27137-2435-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v128096304800088711" border="0" alt="STATIONERYCARD_FOLDED_5x7-27137-2435-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v128096304800088711" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhHTLz47fmmWz62YJNxBTMXjnHqM_0QvrP6UzOdc7quP0HmJ6h_KuJjCXugksl5dO1rXsmk2S7Bwg9t1l0lM7IRsCLbBxC_mIlaNi_0JWvpO71hqbLFdRroQSls_EnFwP0paoavdo5_8U/?imgmax=800" width="454" height="329" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/TMwtKBN8zbI/AAAAAAAABdQ/LPsYiIBb_Ak/s1600-h/STATIONERYCARD_FOLDED_5x7-27137-2329-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v128102572700084457%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="STATIONERYCARD_FOLDED_5x7-27137-2329-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v128102572700084457" border="0" alt="STATIONERYCARD_FOLDED_5x7-27137-2329-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v128102572700084457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGWT_oHa-Go4ALMBnsQ4fkwJEgL1PgpCSXbSdDiY90LzUYYn1VNMw_aYT7jDYvZqiWksf1brDV-_wH-L1YOITpHKtiuFcpCBjvTTpdeBcOKcEtSlJlHnM2howCg_0tLkX4y8k9kaDAu4/?imgmax=800" width="329" height="454" /></a> </p> <p>Hurry… cards are 25% off until November 3. Free Shipping on orders over $30.</p> Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120632264663484112.post-37157416756245888802010-02-09T21:45:00.001-06:002010-02-09T21:47:06.692-06:00Another dilemma<p>Thanks to Amanda for hosting another Decorating Dilemma party.</p> <p><a href="http://www.serenitynow4amanda.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWfHxApfxRZHa4TM0plVFWElMdKz8uOcLLLF-CswVhmGdvZ8zaoH850lVfjTGrtj96geArLPmrw0kR8fHfle0qPov80bOM5Ybf-t4BXb10ScZIXIl1zIRxprl7CUUt5cx3c5dWQCOq-F0/s320/Decorating+Dilemmas+Feb+10+2010.jpg" /></a></p> <p> I seem to have plenty of dilemmas.  You helped me tremendously with my blank kitchen wall <a href="http://www.mysoutherncottage.com/2010/01/decorating-dilemma.html" target="_blank">here.</a>  I’ve decided on the row of shelves and I’m in the process of painting and adding molding.</p> <p>Now, here’s another dilemma.  </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxTlu9qOLv9iMWkCFs_8NjwDf3x84roI5qC2rm2JEi6o_Khb2N4dfoYi-G-Z3hPFqOGq6zXwudkNGaDop4ffvKFOnCp0ArN_xHScAMOPj_AIX8tMWZBq1GIZSvReTs34uokn_M49kAnpk/s1600-h/clip_image002%5B6%5D%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image002[6]" border="0" alt="clip_image002[6]" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRZ6_0XQGd__-PEhx-kZvPkQ9lIe4fLWoZ3Xb3Tm9nvfuHZIkzvmdgmPDs0ViIeFk1FaoNiQh2Dx3e4cy5OuEPN6cfnp1kUuABU5ebBj027-gw_JtjJqTIpv_1japCxkQeDWdPvzO7AgU/?imgmax=800" width="454" height="341" /></a></p> <p>Our upstairs “loft” is long and narrow.  Notice the grouping around the TV. That pretty much has to stay in that place due to the speakers, etc.  It’s the blank space that you notice in front of the drop-leaf table where I have circled.  Do I make 2 separate seating areas?  Do I add a game table and chairs?   </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S3IrzYYcqAI/AAAAAAAABV8/o0oCb4GKJhY/s1600-h/clip_image002%5B4%5D%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image002[4]" border="0" alt="clip_image002[4]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S3Irzi5A-rI/AAAAAAAABWA/7WrdaZ1b1Zs/clip_image002%5B4%5D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="343" height="454" /></a></p> <p>Here’s the opposite view.  The walls have already been painted Antique White and the rug is gone.  The small entertainment center and star will be gone as well.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S3Irzzg8odI/AAAAAAAABWE/nUfsj0cga0k/s1600-h/IMG_0218%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_0218" border="0" alt="IMG_0218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglEfrifa961LCTUXFkiP1aNyFKIYwhLbzSyD3NOg3KadyChY-7l6jMmsNZn608BoZmbyxoULb7P0ff1kO9wrVfjnSMSB37pRISfLDm0ktKJ4EYy_2SHNJWUs7nznL0sX7JESTNq5Q_9jA/?imgmax=800" width="454" height="342" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>What do I do with this awkward empty space behind the sofa at the top of the stairs?</p> Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120632264663484112.post-91571862746494494942010-02-04T14:38:00.000-06:002010-02-04T14:38:59.854-06:00Target look-a- likes<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Thanks to </span><a href="http://pinkpeoniesandpearls.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Pink Peonies</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">, I just bought 3 pairs of these look-a-likes. Click </span><a href="http://www.target.com/gp/search/179-5584229-0317511?field-keywords=enid&url=index%3Dtarget%26search-alias%3Dtgt-index&ref=sr_bx_1_1"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">here.</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Hurry, Spring is on the way!!</span><br />
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Project #1<br />
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Frame from HomeGoods that I already had.<br />
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Spray painted Heirloom White, added some ivory ribbon and a clearance pin from Michaels.<br />
Project #2<br />
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Ceramic finials from Dollar Tree<br />
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A little Heirloom White spray paint.<br />
Fun, easy, cheap projects.<br />
Linking to:<br />
<a href="http://cottageinstincts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cottage Instincts Make It For Monday</a>, <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Metamorphosis Monday</a>, <a href="http://thepersimmonperch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Made it Monday</a>, <a href="http://thegirlcreative.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Just Something I Whipped Up,</a> <a href="http://twiceremembered.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Make Your Monday,</a> <a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Making the World Cuter</a>, <a href="http://itssoverycheri.blogspot.com/">It's So Very Cheri</a>, <a href="http://asoftplace.net/">DIY Day</a>Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120632264663484112.post-8827341772165629872010-01-18T19:03:00.001-06:002010-01-18T19:03:20.179-06:00Attic Treasures, part I<p>My parents lived in Germany while my dad was in the Air Force in the 60’s.  Almost every weekend, they took a weekend jaunt to somewhere in Europe.  This was during the time of  Frommer’s popular travel guide, <em>Europe on $5 a Day.</em>  It was the first travel guide written to show Americans how to afford to travel in Europe. Again, since the prices were so affordable back then (Authentic Rolex watches $100!!!!), my parents brought back some really neat souvenirs.</p> <p>Recently while visiting my parents, I decided to take a look in the attic and I’ll spread these finds over several parts.</p> <p>Part I- Marble Lamps</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpvW6jY3vE12BLeK9PQDd06Jbfn7r7jT7-aHXjDg6IRYBpEut13RTqO9bnIBKcjpvZI79mdAkF7-LgK-ntzWuS7j9ZVKE5FL_VCyNfzAg1m_E2biSe2FxRzz7Ma1cuLiTe5QJy-zEO9sY/s1600-h/IMG_0172%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0172" border="0" alt="IMG_0172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbUlv_OdVi1vRoNxyMDIdMkRQmBpXQxry04LXjapUTzaPbr4RKSVBXeaoxXOKKF-sGn6tsT6TI7iv8p3CZPM8AjkJkrKevQTp6rJSNpmjgt2xtIaszZTBbztNMo6vd6Pt4-z1hEja970/?imgmax=800" width="324" height="618" /></a> </p> <p>My parents purchased the set of 2 at a marble factory across the street from the Leaning Tower of Pisa.  These are the real deal.  My dad wired them and I added a simple shade I already had.  I want to get silk shades, but these will have work for now.</p> <p>Look at the veining.  Love this. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S1UE1snZcRI/AAAAAAAABTY/9nXfdxFpr8w/s1600-h/IMG_0179%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0179" border="0" alt="IMG_0179" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S1UE1z02lZI/AAAAAAAABTc/k-CG9pAXvLQ/IMG_0179_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="342" height="454" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>A classic shape that is timeless.</p> <p>Thanks MOM and DAD!</p> Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120632264663484112.post-26094753980530768372010-01-12T23:00:00.003-06:002010-01-18T07:50:14.380-06:00Decorating Dilemma<a href="http://www.serenitynow4amanda.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9vNqTMG0allOjQcKwOqiii8tR31rzikUFhEd4vQ9kxAY2R1eOUDUyZqspEWbuYXXMMU5niybvdP-XMH5SekBhTNXgL_iuifdUOn_MdehEls5QTtgozBO0s56mPqUhZPJgTBZctjPzhs8/s320/Decorating+Dilemmas+Jan+10.jpg" /></a><br />
I’m joining Amanda’s Decorating Dilemmas Party.<br />
Here’s my dilemma:<br />
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See that blank wall in my breakfast nook area? It’s really big!!! It's 12 feet wide and the area above the chair rail/beaded board is 6 feet tall. That table is my computer table (underneath is 2 filing cabinets with a board on top and burlap skirt). On the opposite side of the room is the kitchen.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-fkZAi-Ucqk7jK4aaKYbGRof5IGL5b7WImyTT_WSxZ4vkCvJa-weJU5jwDGLC2xTpxVH1_nwIyIymhyphenhyphenSzitDfGBdSLmHcoTp0HXrlIweXQEhZz270fSMg3pfjjM7JN3cHM_hWkLRe_H0/s1600-h/IMG_0106%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0106" border="0" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGRDhqDESju1UsWgJg_f8eLK_chjK44kjjNJtj4MLmU3jncRL0L6VxKO3crgPlBeo7ejNtPv4k-XsOLfj13Db34e8BQXykqDNVRPtHsGuk_DJXy8lWOHlJib4t-JcmoVkTynbYTKdZgk/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0106" width="449" /></a> <br />
I’m thinking some wall cabinets like this: (painted white)<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S01TTrv4EmI/AAAAAAAABTA/HcEyrEov744/s1600-h/PfriemBar0003%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="PfriemBar0003" border="0" height="364" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S01TTqWVzLI/AAAAAAAABTE/syjlFSMV7ug/PfriemBar0003_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="PfriemBar0003" width="378" /></a> <br />
Or wall shelving:<br />
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<div align="center"><a href="http://theoldpaintedcottage.com/pages/DiningRoom.htm" target="_blank">source</a><br />
</div><div align="left">Or Ballard’s cafe shelving?<br />
</div><div align="left"><img border="0" height="423" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/12335/6h/s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/ballarddesigns/WS341_A_W015?rgn=0,0,2000,2000&scl=5.434782608695652&fmt=jpeg&id=3_SoksGKV3v-b5L5mIY5qn" width="423" /><br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://ballarddesigns.com/" target="_blank">source</a><br />
</div><div align="left">I wanted a hutch, but the chair rail/ledge sticks out, so you really have to use 2 separate furniture pieces.<br />
</div><div align="left">The only requirement: cheap!!<br />
</div><div align="left">I’m all ears…. <br />
</div>Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120632264663484112.post-24765327488197054482010-01-11T19:27:00.001-06:002010-01-11T19:27:42.394-06:00Which came first?<p>While perusing the latest Pottery Barn catalog today, I noticed several accessories (for sale and just photo props) that jumped out from the pages.</p> <p>Some of these are obvious:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0vP_zKJcNI/AAAAAAAABR0/IKfW6iEHsZo/s1600-h/img88m%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="img88m" border="0" alt="img88m" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6gq4Sou6Q2HtwTowfSabF8UbSPFWQTdG_o8qHvuERFo60fZC31TUU2QDvPk7oLAL5dcsDwC30lvyuAEfqH3KwND_hetCS5hDK2cHnEQRzJPQi5OIqCY9rOZoE1QJr839DiaSg93u8NY/?imgmax=800" width="223" height="391" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0vQAtFGwQI/AAAAAAAABR8/QybH_PMyT0w/s1600-h/img69m%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="img69m" border="0" alt="img69m" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0vQBJCuCYI/AAAAAAAABSA/1IX8DzYgrsg/img69m_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="387" height="348" /></a></p> <p>and others…..</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZL8JIedc2vYuxG2PIi1WjykOxuUi6LhwGbNDbPJaWcRaNrVzUw-M-hDWPzdatqKwIkj3Y8qXaIsMayy5EWjWScKnZ8nLM8mJNMf0BMzmHFkmpz5lTrhxIRKfKiq44YK8zEGeZbe3xIA8/s1600-h/img22l%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="img22l" border="0" alt="img22l" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0vQB3TLCvI/AAAAAAAABSM/u-0_9LMSEGo/img22l_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="312" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0vQB1vdgfI/AAAAAAAABSQ/NGKG5iY_wkU/s1600-h/img87m%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="img87m" border="0" alt="img87m" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0vQCFG7Y5I/AAAAAAAABSU/C24IYIjUNYo/img87m_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="249" height="348" /></a> </p> <p>You have to look real close…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0vQCsf1WPI/AAAAAAAABSY/Ff0h1tqmCFY/s1600-h/img37l%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="img37l" border="0" alt="img37l" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0vQC6qY8xI/AAAAAAAABSc/Qg8l7decpLU/img37l_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="274" /></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0vQDKoQbnI/AAAAAAAABSg/AF8NpaJNVPU/s1600-h/img49m%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="img49m" border="0" alt="img49m" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0vQDXCBHUI/AAAAAAAABSk/TM3BXSdJzKI/img49m_thumb%5B11%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="195" height="348" /></a> </p> <p>I love Pottery Barn more for their catalog design ideas than actually purchasing their merchandise (can we say $$$$). But, I wonder if the ordinary weekend crafter/home decorator/antique collector/junker didn’t come up with some of these ideas before Pottery Barn.</p> <p>Wonder if PB is reading the blog world?</p> <p>Do you think these accessories/design trends can be traced back to decorating blogs?</p> <p>Which came first?</p> Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120632264663484112.post-25446768669552743412010-01-11T06:46:00.006-06:002010-01-11T18:24:05.776-06:001…2…3Here’s another little project I worked on this weekend.<br />
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<strong>before</strong><br />
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<strong>after</strong><br />
I purchased a Cricut on craigslist and some black sign vinyl, then cut the numbers. I love that little machine!<br />
I’m linking to several parties:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://cottageinstincts.blogspot.com/2010/01/make-it-for-monday-6.html">Make it for Monday</a><br />
<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/01/welcome-to-52nd-metamorphosis-monday.html">Metamorphois Monday</a><br />
<a href="http://thepersimmonperch.blogspot.com/2010/01/made-it-monday-label-those-keys.html">Made it Mondays</a><br />
<a href="http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2010/01/diy-show-tell-week.html">DIY Show Off</a><br />
<a href="http://twiceremembered.blogspot.com/2010/01/make-your-monday-week-8.html">Make your Monday</a><br />
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Go <a href="http://thecraftmonkey.blogspot.com/2010/01/coming-soon-to-mailbox-near-you.html">here</a> to The Craft Monkey's blog to enter a giveaway for a really cute propeller clock. Fingers crossed for me because this would look great at my lake house.Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120632264663484112.post-16680647466568684212010-01-07T08:25:00.001-06:002010-01-07T08:25:22.008-06:00SNOW and ROLL TIDE!!!<p>We are home for a snow day today and are anxiously awaiting it’s arrival.  Oh, and case you have been under a rock… Alabama is playing for the National Championship tonight.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXeRtXvCB3t4O6GWPGjIoxcDV68RLH2q5AA34SGip4URSUWFkCClfT7XtBGojynquOSZpgKryoBDM9gp8pz0hap1S5mA5Wi4P8u38IIfEtNDG-NyUBUwk3LJMlMTs7Pf3KyrUSFi8rW5I/s1600-h/Alabama_Crimson_Tide_46abf97e28b0f%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Alabama_Crimson_Tide_46abf97e28b0f" border="0" alt="Alabama_Crimson_Tide_46abf97e28b0f" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0Xu0K6ebBI/AAAAAAAABRY/6OfFVGywhPE/Alabama_Crimson_Tide_46abf97e28b0f_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="334" height="286" /></a> </p> <p>ROLLLLLLLLL TIDE!!!!</p> <p>Hopefully I’ll have snow pics to show you.</p> Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120632264663484112.post-89906937129699547702010-01-05T19:44:00.001-06:002010-01-05T19:44:45.350-06:00Country Living…. at Kmart??<p>Wow! Check out some of their cute offerings:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0PrBXgC6aI/AAAAAAAABQY/tsIfoN3M8Z8/s1600-h/021W445174830001-1%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="021W445174830001-1" border="0" alt="021W445174830001-1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCa4oVpfmyxBNK8X7wBzb_65eDjdhOyGJHNmHdz7KpEBEITT7XpKEIdEGNry3mMFKJMxEzqQMye9sFw9npgIrKZ9hXKUZMK7lzNtnUf0EkDLIRV9bPk60B3huEgncln8yPRfJwqZxloxs/?imgmax=800" width="454" height="404" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_021W445174830001P?vName=For+the+Home&keyword=country+living" target="_blank">Accent Chair $99</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0PrCINd89I/AAAAAAAABQg/02YGQO8ySd8/s1600-h/021W445655960001%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="021W445655960001" border="0" alt="021W445655960001" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Ycci6p9VO89qB_teX8U-Sg9BoFrV2glgAbQieophbHtkqFjiV_9DSlp3IETcZiPoXSjpQhvqva4_et7KFOu0zenamUw_hOq6BgAoC9xHz_nOKCPTl82NKQw6ELWfaawV_kTK2wW5f3Q/?imgmax=800" width="400" height="400" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_021W445655960001P?vName=For+the+Home&keyword=country+living" target="_blank">Dresser $149</a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19bB8ebxs-NN1bWw6ku_0VxZB4WVyPQw6lY_D1zkRLA5H8zE-k510aU2Xrg2c_BmK64LY1nlym5OXWGIYJwZVrSJc1yKft59eweuI0uy1X66Sbbs2wCC30bWiDcZrxM3ZyEeAo6wKE-Q/s1600-h/021W443508700001%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="021W443508700001" border="0" alt="021W443508700001" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0PrC5FLiXI/AAAAAAAABQs/CHdJQB-X-A4/021W443508700001_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="344" height="553" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_021W443508700001P?vName=For+the+Home&keyword=country+living" target="_blank">China Cabinet $219</a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWFqv3MfTMgI-YU2L20Yha3aTDVbgAqivDevgUgCaBz1uO5Ib4RJtNn8FpNhGFC7a5TzX1B1QaeEfGKlsuHGpcCgpb2x7PS64FGf0sKiRoKRyqwaZdi1h99d4Dx-qWmKUBdJEEBWtytYA/s1600-h/048W280065640001%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="048W280065640001" border="0" alt="048W280065640001" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTy2m_xj_dgSnWmEL7nV8NPUHMp4AoI88H6S4mJeiUyMWv9JQlVDjmrbDT9Yh6geXHjuMomOXckgWk85QjFUnZDba8TVk1uY5V6gO8xgiG_PTnF63ZerBLo_GCX0shU0XD945A9OPTzg/?imgmax=800" width="407" height="407" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_048W280065640001P?vName=For+the+Home&keyword=country+living" target="_blank">Love this apron!!  $10.39</a></p> <p>There’s tons more at <a href="http://www.kmart.com">www.kmart.com</a>.  Just search “country living”.  They have a great selection of kitchen linens, glassware, dinnerware and vintage-style accessories.  Perfect for that farmhouse/country look!</p> Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120632264663484112.post-43540164173110569602010-01-05T12:17:00.000-06:002010-01-05T12:17:02.824-06:00Completely Coastal giveawayGo <a href="http://www.completely-coastal.com/2010/01/made-from-used-sails-two-artisan.html">here</a> to enter a drawing for items made from recycled sails.<br />
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</div>Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120632264663484112.post-34990592443304897552010-01-04T19:54:00.003-06:002010-01-07T13:07:29.353-06:00Burlap Pillow<div align="left">So, I know I’m late to the burlap party, but I finally made these pillows that I’ve seen all over blogland:<br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtTU80r5qYnKHE7DWKC_N2aGktJrGytB-KOR9zDPWaogcRXXpu-efKj-L3-Ck58ZrZiXa4y62qrmmdROKk-r94VyHCgdTUG3jAYWaVgirvFs3mYz6U24MM1jQeWHbw3pfU9hGhh9R3-CE/s1600-h/IMG_0077%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0077" border="0" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xUMp3kBf9oUXn5_8eIFypt1RYm3VNbdAwwNSmLH-QJYyoiPOIAaLPDGbU1TEH9n5Q1FYCJ2QU9SpwR_vJOJU1lZuaZqyszpmDpZZpSyh6D3ObZ2c3TRdlVXYF3juxqW17ACUAPJ7g2A/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0077" width="439" /></a> <br />
This is my first attempt at a tutorial, so please bear with me.<br />
<strong>Supplies <br />
</strong>burlap fabric, pillow or pillow form, iron-on transfer paper, sewing machine, computer, printer, design or clipart<br />
You could also use iron-on tape adhesive instead of machine sewing, but the burlap is pretty thick and might not hold up to wear and tear as machine sewing.<br />
1. Pillow form- I used 18” square down pillow forms that I found on ebay, but you could use any size pillow or form.<br />
2. Design. I found some design examples online. Just Google, “burlap French pillow” and you will find a lot of inspiration. I also use books from <a href="http://store.doverpublications.com/" target="_blank">Dover Publications.</a> They have tons of books with clipart (you can also find these at your library). Search Google also for French clipart- crowns, laurel wreaths, Paris, etc.<br />
3. Computer. I created my design in Microsoft Publisher, but you could use PowerPoint, Photoshop, Word, etc. I combined an Old English font and the design.<br />
After you create your design, be sure to flip the design to reverse the image.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjISgvfFEMY1d90HIduCBfA27YJFRT6aNTpqLhrMAZTYpExdyv-P5Am0duKOdzdzcOI6DzcC9uCR8M70Dcoi9FJYKYL-V5Itul7GSo9p7Ty4uLLEhd38VZB3H9TbmVHyYU2zmWgEfvmYSg/s1600-h/IMG_0053%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0053" border="0" height="310" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0Kbzp0CSAI/AAAAAAAABN4/N6MEo0JBiBg/IMG_0053_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0053" width="454" /></a> Print out your image onto the iron on transfer paper.<br />
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Cut 2 pieces of burlap 1” larger than your pillow size. For example, my pillows are 18x18”, so I cut my pieces 19x19”. (might want to iron them)<br />
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Fold into fourths.<br />
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Cut a rounded corner. This helps prevent floppy corner pillows.<br />
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Lay your 2 pieces of burlap together and sew all around except for an opening at one end. (I don’t worry about seam allowances- I just eyeball 3/4” or so.<br />
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Turn your pillow right side. Poke out the seams and iron so they lay flat.<br />
Center your design transfer paper onto the pillow and iron according to the directions for the transfer paper. Iron on a flat, hard surface. (I used a wooden cutting board).<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0Kb20y7EHI/AAAAAAAABO0/cqImM286MJ8/s1600-h/IMG_0052%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0052" border="0" height="342" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0Kb3WsQbJI/AAAAAAAABO4/LuGkrqPQGbQ/IMG_0052_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0052" width="454" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0Kb3qdmDXI/AAAAAAAABPM/SNE_0zB7Xeo/s1600-h/IMG_0045%5B6%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0045" border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyIJ02xxuQ7ATy70JR63RrW2gz-vVlM4wjoy-oz_w0GrFdI-gUsWH9aef28S5S-wWNRL2x98E0-xiRiblZLTwTZE2bYPAaPGkDOSD-VGMKnvh8Uthuei3O2QciBD5dyPp181Yjfpr4B7I/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0045" width="454" /></a> <br />
Stuff your pillow inside the pillow cover and then machine or hand whipstitch the opening closed.<br />
Voila!! You have completed a decorator-style French grain sack pillow for pennies.<br />
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Please leave comments if you have questions. Have fun making your own designs!<br />
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</div>Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120632264663484112.post-38759369705145983002010-01-03T19:44:00.001-06:002010-01-03T19:50:34.822-06:00Before, After…<p>I thought I would start showing some interior photos of my home.  There are a few “before” shots taken when we put our house on the market about a year and half ago.  This was right before the economic downturn and not a great time to sell a house.  We decided after about a couple of months to stay put and instead, we purchased a lake house. (photos will be appearing soon!)</p> <p>Let’s start with the kitchen:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__HP1Yk91PyqyLIFRMGiuVCIGRnppNF7IW_NbK_uw-OidT2SyWNph4RjrryjMdSoL_5LLW4WXKFJjHTZrMXZItrlOSZesWqAT_YmvHuwTTNfjZ8IKVk2-TbnlrvbK6b6neMcx7nrRKe8/s1600-h/k1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="k1" border="0" alt="k1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj97ADJpkf4Kft5uGmzGDRL9WEpyjNfbuLNzQEH_IkoQUk8QZonwkCwNwElZRtXYY8jUihHtWuunNdkspFZqKcP-46CVeCi0kuieMqGvmypunDFBCWuLNzkzm-8NW5ZC-cmwAHQOxc4e5c/?imgmax=800" width="506" height="386" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0FH7L8GQTI/AAAAAAAABJ4/CZSfdMLmYjw/s1600-h/k3%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="k3" border="0" alt="k3" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCehNuhG-PGe-fN9rkEslmXvASJx_G9TMUta7e_Ess13kKeVDqCx_lHy06Aqi2gwsEuo7YV_V97Eo4ivv0uM9E6nXOMZdEyKTT8Yn4MnfEIIWskwUx-bj0TTW4E1Xi3Oh7tJyaDt7AaFU/?imgmax=800" width="519" height="398" /></a></p> <p>The walls here are Benjamin Moore HC26 Monroe Bisque. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0FJZGtp2eI/AAAAAAAABKA/WbRAOcGRkEE/s1600-h/IMG_0078%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_0078" border="0" alt="IMG_0078" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0FJZoCFTfI/AAAAAAAABKE/fUVtioc9NVE/IMG_0078_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="539" height="413" /></a> </p> <p>We have now painted and the walls are Behr Antique White.  Also, you will notice new light fixtures (Pottery Barn knock-offs) and new bar stools.</p> <p>I’m dying to paint the cabinets white, but my husband is very hesitant.  Not so much the color, but rather the labor involved- priming, sanding, priming, painting.</p> <p>What do you think about taking the cabinet doors off the top cabinets?</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXgfGrATv3heMZxKB_bpVc3tLuvkKSCSxIWjQQ-5U1FIMbsNxS9HjIDuM09HnVsWMaEpi7xJZwqevkAdWemUq9ptJq0goctXPcn9P8m_9HcJe8xACaJuE1QTHHhn3SbvD4-PQdwgvzje0/s1600-h/IMG_0079%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_0079" border="0" alt="IMG_0079" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRMlplZsdHiiZqLLsGTG2cJsjyF-pns13F8x0Qeckbzt-O1k_5O5hg8dsc7_6q9SZbYChqksa7noBl_pUIptb4mpVLlRZgjtOmt7xUs3cyeNlE3uIuA6fM2OlHZV24WrIULY3__4F_R4/?imgmax=800" width="537" height="410" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0FJaYC23-I/AAAAAAAABKQ/2z8flyge9cQ/s1600-h/IMG_0084%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_0084" border="0" alt="IMG_0084" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rjP-jnS_u4U/S0FJauiOLRI/AAAAAAAABKU/QSvCbtU3VTI/IMG_0084_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="553" height="429" /></a> </p> <p>Any thoughts?  </p> <p>More photos of the house coming soon!</p> Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120632264663484112.post-10685855903928238782010-01-01T21:11:00.001-06:002010-01-01T21:12:26.498-06:00New Year, New Blog<p><font face="Georgia">Happy New Year!</font></p> <p><font face="Georgia">I usually do not make New Year’s resolutions, but this year I’m going to try… at least one.</font></p> <p><font face="Georgia">1.  Create and <em>Maintain</em> a Blog.</font></p> <p><font face="Georgia"><strong>Maintain</strong> is the operative word.  Since I am “redecorranging”  (love that word from </font><a href="http://www.lifeongrace.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><font face="Georgia">Edie</font></a><font face="Georgia">), I want to document all of the projects that I’ve decided to tackle.  </font></p> <p><font face="Georgia">I plan to  have a lot of photos, a few tutorials, and just a  glimpse into the life of this southern gal living in Alabama. C</font><font face="Georgia">ome along with me! </font></p> Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120632264663484112.post-81801077599111299762009-12-29T07:22:00.001-06:002009-12-29T07:22:33.518-06:00Tuesday Blahs<p> </p> <p>I’m on vacation this week.  I was planning to tackle a ton of home decor projects.  </p> <p>I’m sick (it’s a cold, I guess).</p> <p>Plus, there’s no chocolate in the house.  I just ate the last 2 Oreos.</p> Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365781081536442275noreply@blogger.com0