tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68761750415417620242024-03-18T08:56:24.529-04:00While They SnoozeDIY blog focusing on thrifty and creative ways to improve and decorate your home.While They Snoozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comBlogger186125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-41292494115629195962016-12-20T21:27:00.003-05:002016-12-20T21:27:57.783-05:00Eclectic Paper Trees<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's holiday time! I officially just started vacation from my "real job" and can finally relax and go full steam ahead Christmas beast mode. While this time of year is CRAY-ZEE with kids' parties and gift buying and finishing up last minute work projects, I wanted to take the opportunity to work with one of my favorite places to shop, Goodwill! Plus, this project is so quick, you could still whip these up in time for Christmas Eve company. Promise.</span><div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Goodwill contacted me and asked if I would be interested in shopping their stores in search of not-so-traditional elements I could incorporate into holiday decor. Sign me up. I feel like that is what I do almost every year anyway, right? Let the shopping begin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In my head, I wanted to make a simple garland out of who knows what, but when I found this amazing stack of beautiful paper my brain switch gears. I loved the eclectic, worldly look of the patterns and while they are not typical christmas colors, they reminded me of the holidays. My kids have been learning about Christmas traditions around the world and I think that's what got me. I knew big beautiful paper trees would look gorgeous made with these patterns.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So I got to working and simply cut each paper into right triangles. Then it's just a matter of glueing the folds together. I used hot glue so they were dry and ready to use almost instantly. I did a variety of sizes and cut little notches to indicate branches in some of them. You could probably whip up a batch of these in less than 30 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then... SURPRISE... I also found this amazing vintage globe to go along with my worldly Christmas theme. I. LOVE. IT. You never know what you will find at Goodwill. It's like an adventure every time. The colors of the globe compliment the patterns and colors in the paper so well and the whole thing is the perfect addition to the mid-century console in the center of our living room. I've looked for a globe like this for years at the antique extravaganza I go to each year and they are always way over priced or really damaged. Such a find!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I added of a few small sparkly ornaments for some shine and when the family starts arriving later this week, this table always holds all of the snacks. The trees and globe are going to make my appetizers look even better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So that's it. So simple and so easy. The globe was quite the find but I ALWAYS see donated craft supplies on my Goodwill trips. I love that I can shop for decorations with very little money, know that I'm helping a good cause, and saving items that might have otherwise ended up in a landfill. I could even see heart versions of these for Valentine's Day. I might just need another trip in January. :)</span></div>
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While They Snoozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-70045835557924958162016-12-01T15:49:00.001-05:002016-12-02T09:27:08.119-05:00{Series Part 7} How to Build a House: Lighting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJojsKx85u9IudK-BBz39Nx0DcvUkHR1LpAI2pJCbDCVtQnddPB4-cSEp4oD5kI-M8eqMy_Luk7Vx4tcMN8fZNuS_1zbkwGcmq1fTrNHGkItVryozUa3PQgkb52KYivrbt9G1vAf3uCw4/s1600/Lighting.jpg" imageanchor="1"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJojsKx85u9IudK-BBz39Nx0DcvUkHR1LpAI2pJCbDCVtQnddPB4-cSEp4oD5kI-M8eqMy_Luk7Vx4tcMN8fZNuS_1zbkwGcmq1fTrNHGkItVryozUa3PQgkb52KYivrbt9G1vAf3uCw4/s1600/Lighting.jpg" /></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Building a house is in some ways like giving birth. It's painful. In the heat of the moment you swear you're not going to do it again. But when its all over, the end result is worth it. So much of the building process is like that and buying lights was no exception. It actually might have been one of the worst parts. Like, really bad. Sounds amazing right?! Well come on, I'll tell you all about it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Let's start with the budget–as in, we did not have much of one. And I know what you're thinking, How is that possible?? It's possible when you and your builder are not on the same page as far as the level of finish you are expecting (oh man... communication is so important!). In other words, I was thinking Pinterest Farmhousey Chic and he was thinking Contractor Builder Basic. The lighting budget was established almost a year prior when we got the quote for the construction. It was a small line item in a huge list of line items that was around a couple thousand dollars. It seemed unimportant and tiny in comparison to say the line item for lumber, or the roof. And when you're just trying to get approved for a crazy building loan, design a house, and deal with clearing land all at the same time, the lighting budget doesn't get much attention. Turns out, a couple thousand dollars is WAY low when buying dozens of lights, fans, and fixtures for a 4 bedroom home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Electricians wrapping up the kitchen under-cabinet lights (September 2015).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Obviously, I know that now. Older = Wiser, right? And had I taken the time to price out the fans I wanted and chandeliers I was eyeing last year, I would have realized that we probably needed to double the lighting budget (triple?). But, it got over-looked and I thought, yeah, that sounds good. Let's go with it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So armed with only about $2,000 I went to work figuring out first off, what I needed to buy. The electricians provided all recessed lighting but any sort of fixture was up to me. All fans, exterior lights, bathroom vanity fixtures, under-cabinet lighting, in-cabinet lighting, chandeliers, closet lights, etc were on me. Armed with my laptop and an Excel spreadsheet, I walked around the house and took inventory of every gaping hole with wires protruding. I listed all rooms and then fixtures required for each room. I ended up with 55 total fixtures! FIFTY. FIVE. *dies*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So if you do some quick math, that averages out to about $36 per fixture. Have you ever tried to buy a new chandelier or ceiling fan??? Let's just say that generally the under $36 club isn't a pretty club. So I decided to prioritize, giving the prominent fixtures more of the loot . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The kitchen hanging fixtures, dining room chandelier, and living room ceiling fan became <b>Tier 1</b>. Meaning I was willing to spend the most on those (in my head... up to $300ish?). Then the bathrooms became <b>Tier 2</b>, then the hallways, then bedroom fans, then closets, garage, and exterior lights. It was basically like... what lights can we spend the absolute least on (outdoor motion lights, fluorescent fixtures for the garage, closets, etc.) and what should we put a few more dollars into? Then I got to shopping.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Five fluorescent fixtures in the garage... bargain basement pricing here :).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I got 90% of our lighting at either <a href="http://homedepot.com/">HomeDepot.com</a> or <a href="http://lowes.com/">Lowes.com</a> keeping in mind budget and convenience (free and fast shipping). And funny side note. After I entered the worlds longest Home Depot order online–checking and rechecking my Excel sheet–and hit the final "Order" button (over $1,000 and dozens of lights), my credit card denied the charge because they thought it was fraud. I then spent the next hour on the phone with Chase and Home Depot customer service making sure I wouldn't be charged twice and then while they manually reentered my entire order since everything got deleted when the card was denied! Ugh. So so not fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The main focal point in our kitchen is the island which has two pendants hanging over it. I knew they needed to be special to really get the look I've been planning since 2007 when we bought this piece of dirt and a dream. Even if the rest of the house was mostly basic and maybe I'll replace later when we have more money, the island was going to be amazing. So I did a ton of research and Pinterest browsing and finally decided that <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lamps Plus</a> had what I needed. They actually had EVERYTHING I <strike>needed</strike> wanted for the entire house (gorgeous selection) but like I said... budget.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So I contacted them and basically laid out my whole "I have a dream about gorgeous pendant lights" story and they graciously agreed to equip my kitchen in exchange for some blog love. So here I am loving. Really, I love them. Two <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/possini-euro-arlo-15-and-three-quarter-inch-wide-chrome-pendant-light__y1672.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Possini Euro Arlo 15 3/4" Wide Chrome Pendant Lights</a> arrived and they are the perfect cherry on top of our kitchen. Sometimes I just stand in the kitchen waiting for my waffle to toast and stare at them. They really are better in person than they are in their internet pictures. Nice scale and weight and provide the perfect amount of light for the island. I would buy 10 more if I had a place for them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">And, since it's been over a year (yikes!) since they've been up, I can tell you that they clean up beautifully with the same stainless cleaner I use on the fridge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">And now, I leave you with a variety of shots of my lights in action. Enjoy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Master bathroom fixture (there are two of these). Not my favorite but good enough for now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">All of the kitchen fixtures in all of their glory.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can see the garage lights from this angle. 4 total + 3 porch lights + 2 motion lights = 9 just on the front of the house.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our living room ceiling fan. Simple but LOVE it. Seriously, one of our best buys. It's silent and works amazingly well even on the lowest setting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dining room fixture fully assembled... no styrofoam swords in sight.</span><br />
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You can see the kitchen table fixture and the "desk fixture" by the chalk board wall (one day there might be a desk over there) in this shot.</div>
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While They Snoozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-40852656997460441012016-08-03T13:31:00.000-04:002016-08-03T13:51:23.449-04:00Mid-Century Bench Made From 2 Chairs<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqXSHifAb1QHU6sfIZlbqYk1esqYkPYcjT06V4G1SQdUQUalBZsKVBZHWA5HrNSQn9OF5bsRXmrT9d_Yasp7Ykjp8B7EhUWIfMWZceZSYRmP6-SQ7yp09KZ9_OireUfHbdUsb0B-jPLSs/s1600/MidCentury_Bench.png"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqXSHifAb1QHU6sfIZlbqYk1esqYkPYcjT06V4G1SQdUQUalBZsKVBZHWA5HrNSQn9OF5bsRXmrT9d_Yasp7Ykjp8B7EhUWIfMWZceZSYRmP6-SQ7yp09KZ9_OireUfHbdUsb0B-jPLSs/s1600/MidCentury_Bench.png" /></a>Lately I've been getting back into the swing of my DIY driveway shenanigans since we're getting pretty settled in the "new" house (it's been over 9 months since we moved in). So, I was excited to hear from the <a href="http://orlando.habitatrestores.org/">Habitat Restore here in Orlando</a> again this year asking if I'd like to partner up and DIY some goodies for you all to see. When we came together last year I made the <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/2015/04/diy-floor-lamp.html">DIY Tripod Floor Lamp</a> that is still one of the main sources of lighting in our living room. With $50 in-hand, Kaley and I hit the Restore to see what we could get into.<br /><br />The Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando Restore offers a wide variety of items from household goods to home décor, furniture, and appliances. The store also accepts donations of these gently used goods and offers a free pick-up service through its donation hotline: <a href="tel:407-426-7859">407-426-7859</a>. And the best part is all proceeds fund Habitat’s mission to help homeowners achieve the self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families through affordable homeownership.<br /><br />Since the Restore is only about 10 minutes away from where I work, I visit quite often on my lunch break so I know their stock is constantly changing. New things arrive (and leave!) every day. Today we were on the hunt for a headboard (which didn't quite pan out) but found MANY other things instead...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiG1ntd86kfq5AfQTO9sZoQkA2zlrAuozzUCHgrwGm-p_lbh8BNpWx0Mntk68plrcSw3foeBqH73BA6zupTl0VMO56SUAkV6Akvdmx-N7YBmPcTlin6fXlDLIlihqhtcDuvftQZQ5KKS0/s1600/HabitatStoreCollage.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiG1ntd86kfq5AfQTO9sZoQkA2zlrAuozzUCHgrwGm-p_lbh8BNpWx0Mntk68plrcSw3foeBqH73BA6zupTl0VMO56SUAkV6Akvdmx-N7YBmPcTlin6fXlDLIlihqhtcDuvftQZQ5KKS0/s1600/HabitatStoreCollage.jpg" /></a><br />That dresser on the top left was awesome but I really don't have a place for it. Kaley tried hard to get a bright purple sofa for her bedroom. Chairs for days! And I couldn't resist that sweet "mom" needlepoint that <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BIV62zbh0L-/?taken-by=whiletheysnooze&hl=en">I promptly turned into a "wow" needlepoint</a> when we got home. :) I also found a Le Creuset pie plate for $3! If you're one of my cooking enthusiast friends, you probably know how amazing that is ($50 on Le Creuset's website... what?!).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyphenhypheneB4dHCDMJXzxfwVJUEXwQzCbPLKyemYh5vfBzCvcYG-JaBhAS67T_CWwO4xH7kO8yVqwRz32ikbOA7oQaN7whhlyA-SpbcXQjRRDwvudbXMZDke5lVsyTnBVpBUSMdkW18IFxf7r7U/s1600/LeCreuset.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyphenhypheneB4dHCDMJXzxfwVJUEXwQzCbPLKyemYh5vfBzCvcYG-JaBhAS67T_CWwO4xH7kO8yVqwRz32ikbOA7oQaN7whhlyA-SpbcXQjRRDwvudbXMZDke5lVsyTnBVpBUSMdkW18IFxf7r7U/s1600/LeCreuset.jpg" /></a><br /><br />But on to the main event. Like I said, we were looking for a full-sized headboard but ended up with a couple $5.00 chairs and some $1 planks of wood instead. Here's what the haul looked like when I got home (never mind the ever-present soccer stuff).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv7enVdc7KDpbEGiQ3T-iF3Wa0H6d-8ICgKj9-Z7Frf6gNGuwSNmyIwYQwv40PEyOR9EAQewg4EbWNVBUEmG5poDrMQgt6xiT2ve9-Ycu2IDY3m9YwWxOEl4R1qXe9PlIsAZG3jGorDw8/s1600/Car.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv7enVdc7KDpbEGiQ3T-iF3Wa0H6d-8ICgKj9-Z7Frf6gNGuwSNmyIwYQwv40PEyOR9EAQewg4EbWNVBUEmG5poDrMQgt6xiT2ve9-Ycu2IDY3m9YwWxOEl4R1qXe9PlIsAZG3jGorDw8/s1600/Car.jpg" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My plan was to turn these supplies into a bench for my kitchen. Total cost here: $15.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3HSzh2hsup1u8b8B4N5ExoiKsX0-6nYZN-rzHz_YOLcGBFGWjxPiF-t3cayIMjAfvnvT10BSPjKZlrcoQCysAn_-VLFTlvUf-pBuHw_2cjh4UuWvmr5s4VfJDVHR2E8CnMSnclhxMDks/s1600/Chairs_before.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3HSzh2hsup1u8b8B4N5ExoiKsX0-6nYZN-rzHz_YOLcGBFGWjxPiF-t3cayIMjAfvnvT10BSPjKZlrcoQCysAn_-VLFTlvUf-pBuHw_2cjh4UuWvmr5s4VfJDVHR2E8CnMSnclhxMDks/s1600/Chairs_before.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The chairs were $5 a piece and looked like it. However, the frames were a nice shape with the tapered front legs.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAzNy_oX-TBlR4IaVg4OR63OJiMwv8zHUhLvAPMYu0kjoKt4dCkXbYLraS1I18DEYTgUydC5ZE-Z4snuz8aVu1U2YIwPu-FfKyHOlMeRlSMwWhmSufJVkCfrkaltyWEEYcpPAX65H6e6o/s1600/ChairSeat_before.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAzNy_oX-TBlR4IaVg4OR63OJiMwv8zHUhLvAPMYu0kjoKt4dCkXbYLraS1I18DEYTgUydC5ZE-Z4snuz8aVu1U2YIwPu-FfKyHOlMeRlSMwWhmSufJVkCfrkaltyWEEYcpPAX65H6e6o/s1600/ChairSeat_before.jpg" /></a><br /><br />So I disassembled almost everything. I took the chair backs off and removed the seats. Then started playing around with what would work best as a bench base. Clamps are good to have in this situation.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtq4KsJ79jks2M11xN3dN9LKcNuGWWe01IQ1sFzaQd8j6J2pOj7R3PWCwHO4llSFbKzGE-MmyRC4JhYPR4_JVopPwJdRxT7McHjH-3bVNdUoQ7-LeW8mpKcDhi8q8ZK6a55QEDDZG0MRY/s1600/chair_frames.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtq4KsJ79jks2M11xN3dN9LKcNuGWWe01IQ1sFzaQd8j6J2pOj7R3PWCwHO4llSFbKzGE-MmyRC4JhYPR4_JVopPwJdRxT7McHjH-3bVNdUoQ7-LeW8mpKcDhi8q8ZK6a55QEDDZG0MRY/s1600/chair_frames.jpg" /></a><br /><br />This was version 3 I think. I liked the idea of following the curve of the chair frames and rounding the ends of the bench however, if anyone sat on one of the ends, then entire bench would flip over. Probably not a good idea when you know your children will use this as a stage/diving board/gymnastics apparatus at some point.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik0MvrsKC_DEtxvY666BLgpTVxNK6hkDB4YXu7TeI6CLHey7pbBrKKxKmfMhzNB74a1-glEhzHKtGQvET7HTSNB3jiAy1Q1qF9F1L3KMnJMviQA0pJEKjbP2te4eYIT8fRKRbPV4jvU3Q/s1600/bench_clamps.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik0MvrsKC_DEtxvY666BLgpTVxNK6hkDB4YXu7TeI6CLHey7pbBrKKxKmfMhzNB74a1-glEhzHKtGQvET7HTSNB3jiAy1Q1qF9F1L3KMnJMviQA0pJEKjbP2te4eYIT8fRKRbPV4jvU3Q/s1600/bench_clamps.jpg" /></a><br /><br />So this was the final configuration. I liked the tapered legs out to the sides and it was by far the most sturdy. Time to assemble.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgofr4bVDyxlEAVky3kuMxdzjBpdU4ltOGa9mKeUiJGIXZxPdBEPz0RmuG-A5n6iLMmMy1qkt2SIqsu_zCK2YByJsIsIFnYTVa3NyCvH-K8jwJStyZDUQgmYubZH-mYZ3HNONPtr5EPEQo/s1600/add_bench_top.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgofr4bVDyxlEAVky3kuMxdzjBpdU4ltOGa9mKeUiJGIXZxPdBEPz0RmuG-A5n6iLMmMy1qkt2SIqsu_zCK2YByJsIsIFnYTVa3NyCvH-K8jwJStyZDUQgmYubZH-mYZ3HNONPtr5EPEQo/s1600/add_bench_top.jpg" /></a><br /><br />First I spaced the top boards evenly using scraps of 1/4" plywood.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXYshoe0nTx5KzjaBZ8LbS_tfmW2rPkhCqEnRP2Ur_nKy49Gg7TpgU_XExSk3JefT_uF0Glq1XnsTHYkKJUGxSB44Ufqq1jE9wOr-iVXp780izClsIhznmF1uF03DfJbhu3w39HbAgpbw/s1600/bench_top.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXYshoe0nTx5KzjaBZ8LbS_tfmW2rPkhCqEnRP2Ur_nKy49Gg7TpgU_XExSk3JefT_uF0Glq1XnsTHYkKJUGxSB44Ufqq1jE9wOr-iVXp780izClsIhznmF1uF03DfJbhu3w39HbAgpbw/s1600/bench_top.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Then I clamped, glued, and nailed them together using another scrap of wood from the garage.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibk6waYt-JsZASFmvwgBeu006GMQywrkkvetbEzEzY9m4Nf4FCkVCS2Ne44t0kVMG37wH_GqlJmqYUVoziUgZ_AhyWcYTy0-j21BYy9wNxI0nGamiIudeN6MqhxHPoyONGSJiyXYAl8cQ/s1600/clamp_top.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibk6waYt-JsZASFmvwgBeu006GMQywrkkvetbEzEzY9m4Nf4FCkVCS2Ne44t0kVMG37wH_GqlJmqYUVoziUgZ_AhyWcYTy0-j21BYy9wNxI0nGamiIudeN6MqhxHPoyONGSJiyXYAl8cQ/s1600/clamp_top.jpg" /></a><br /><br />After that was dry, I removed all of the legs and added some wood glue to the joints to firm them up. They were a little wobbly.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg06jiVwcfWrZ4z0ZbSNahzY8ihB7Y6uMXZM_SrdZzJLjES-AgZlJ2Pd9oK58jafi7qEaZbqoQls9ByvoMF27W6im6CCLjCMD_M0qDmf1MiS4a3wKkc7313RK9E06G3ZeervBuUKzpBFBA/s1600/glue_leg.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg06jiVwcfWrZ4z0ZbSNahzY8ihB7Y6uMXZM_SrdZzJLjES-AgZlJ2Pd9oK58jafi7qEaZbqoQls9ByvoMF27W6im6CCLjCMD_M0qDmf1MiS4a3wKkc7313RK9E06G3ZeervBuUKzpBFBA/s1600/glue_leg.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Then I glued and nailed the bases to the top and trimmed off the ends with a circular saw so they were even.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlfmlPpNL7ECrDvZAhYbGfLkIGO_hb0svJhd7Y99g0TeurCOievbgUUn1A50-A6bNaSjvkFTYVB3AqRSBY-NvVHWu9WI8gWFi2JKfl9JaZuqLdEY0apg3L-nHdsbBwlbGh_QLBjnn6pQ/s1600/Trim_top.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlfmlPpNL7ECrDvZAhYbGfLkIGO_hb0svJhd7Y99g0TeurCOievbgUUn1A50-A6bNaSjvkFTYVB3AqRSBY-NvVHWu9WI8gWFi2JKfl9JaZuqLdEY0apg3L-nHdsbBwlbGh_QLBjnn6pQ/s1600/Trim_top.jpg" /></a><br /><br />After that, I sanded for. an. eternity. I'm pretty sure these boards were once bed slats and not intended for a finished furniture look. Anyway, I started with a rough grit and worked my way up to a 220 grit with my orbital sander. Then I sanded the legs mostly by hand and just to rough them up a bit since I knew they were going to be painted.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEd2R26PF5bQRv4_GIhu2BvM08D3Rht0rmk51zWEnyT7ncJLBVS5d6edfI6w7qAZSgtFw2TmcwGq3g1pXTb_FSOP_49yv168cEMkVO61v6FEV7A_lpZDOptzB4Umg6uNSzf5ggNWmJkY8/s1600/sanding.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEd2R26PF5bQRv4_GIhu2BvM08D3Rht0rmk51zWEnyT7ncJLBVS5d6edfI6w7qAZSgtFw2TmcwGq3g1pXTb_FSOP_49yv168cEMkVO61v6FEV7A_lpZDOptzB4Umg6uNSzf5ggNWmJkY8/s1600/sanding.jpg" /></a><br /><br />When staining furniture, my go-to is Minwax. Pre-stain works wonders for giving a smooth, even look and wax is 100% my favorite way of protecting whatever it is I just stained (I used wax when I refinished our <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/2013/04/refinishing-old-furniture-morganton.html">bedroom dresser </a>too). However, these wood finishing cloths totally did not work for the look I was going for this time. They are kind of like wet wipes soaked in stain, which is convenient and all, but it ended up going on way too thick and red. Kind of like brownish-red paint. NOT the look I was going for. I resanded that section and went with a walnut liquid stain instead.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin9s-ybPkMLRaPZg5KXdvxZNEzrUYJi-puH6CoL27UCxFfJyEJ3BuLuUwLvJbKJ_s2Ydb73M2PxOEQkh2Myz68TXt5ZCntjJG7fHVZuA0hYQveWiaoqxuZINVzRSYggIy_vds2l45enmU/s1600/Stain.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin9s-ybPkMLRaPZg5KXdvxZNEzrUYJi-puH6CoL27UCxFfJyEJ3BuLuUwLvJbKJ_s2Ydb73M2PxOEQkh2Myz68TXt5ZCntjJG7fHVZuA0hYQveWiaoqxuZINVzRSYggIy_vds2l45enmU/s1600/Stain.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I took a pic of the pre-stain going on since I sometimes get questions about that. It really just makes the wood a little wet/oily so when the stain goes on it spreads really evenly. No blotches.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZIce9bpmH9ji7jgeytz_AnHwKLo-0WmGuO0RfXf941-faf_mqZ_JhR7sux-TaZ18vZpaC7INhGCDwjTfZHhvcCjhVoliPCmtOPCZQ_F4MGooMSc5ojXk-M0PoVLENdupPJxYK5IKuXm4/s1600/WoodConditioner.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZIce9bpmH9ji7jgeytz_AnHwKLo-0WmGuO0RfXf941-faf_mqZ_JhR7sux-TaZ18vZpaC7INhGCDwjTfZHhvcCjhVoliPCmtOPCZQ_F4MGooMSc5ojXk-M0PoVLENdupPJxYK5IKuXm4/s1600/WoodConditioner.jpg" /></a><br /><br />After the stain cloth debacle, I found myself quickly running for rags and sandpaper to correct the red/brown blobs that I had applied. Since I was wearing stain-covered gloves, there are no pictures of the actual staining process that worked. But here's the finished product! This was 2 coats of Minwax walnut stain wiped on with a rag then waxed with Minwax Paste Finishing Wax.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguP28tRpnZBtST3ik9phFjyZPnV4QRWgT-8IHn_m-eUu1ly7BextK6youOHjUPY2rZdwf_d6HZYrmMyyJv7DXQd80ishLo_VbN1F0EBQ4WsqfsPed1OSVDMdaEok8odEu3uhAZL2ekFNs/s1600/stained_top.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguP28tRpnZBtST3ik9phFjyZPnV4QRWgT-8IHn_m-eUu1ly7BextK6youOHjUPY2rZdwf_d6HZYrmMyyJv7DXQd80ishLo_VbN1F0EBQ4WsqfsPed1OSVDMdaEok8odEu3uhAZL2ekFNs/s1600/stained_top.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Once that dried (in about 2 minutes since it was 103 outside), I flipped the table over and primed the legs.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuMWlyqW9g2pw9klHzFLOw3BQ_9IwoprYC3oee9faLVogpnzBHt66rxYp0ARJ2IYWjF-DabpBTebijq3xe9PvtYyMQ-TwflfKpnXS84zVwj_Hrp8SQ1ljKwAAIUOAonxq3AYKoo_tZEk8/s1600/painted_legs.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuMWlyqW9g2pw9klHzFLOw3BQ_9IwoprYC3oee9faLVogpnzBHt66rxYp0ARJ2IYWjF-DabpBTebijq3xe9PvtYyMQ-TwflfKpnXS84zVwj_Hrp8SQ1ljKwAAIUOAonxq3AYKoo_tZEk8/s1600/painted_legs.jpg" /></a><br /><br />After a quick sand, they got several coats of white paint. I usually use exterior paint for furniture because I think it's more durable. But, whatever you have should work fine with the right primer/sanding.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8H6N4jf6891ooHV2FD1DX6yE1zICq5pRB1WySW3eSRVr5FKzwAB4VoqrCjI9LIsv0ZFLu3ht9oMyDENcUfoPyc7Gb4AFBrpSpl4qGbzMUBCaypT2n-4osJwP0r6c33JEX5I2sS1P0WWU/s1600/painted_legs2.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8H6N4jf6891ooHV2FD1DX6yE1zICq5pRB1WySW3eSRVr5FKzwAB4VoqrCjI9LIsv0ZFLu3ht9oMyDENcUfoPyc7Gb4AFBrpSpl4qGbzMUBCaypT2n-4osJwP0r6c33JEX5I2sS1P0WWU/s1600/painted_legs2.jpg" /></a><br /><br />And that's it. My new mid-century style bench has found a new home in our kitchen. By the way, that blue pillow is also from the Restore. It's still had the Homegoods tags on it and cost a whopping $4. :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1Utu1hsZQ6qDftbozYQp-uROaTtIFQYxcMokxCH1nPgqXDXGfUhq66cs8jOsnrdMsE3pXAYX8qw05Nk2dMjOvQROqBfKh8SQOeN3qnU_cPBL7DvGEm4xS1sbMyul-yJ1dzdU9uVVP6Q/s1600/DIY_midcentury_bench.png"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1Utu1hsZQ6qDftbozYQp-uROaTtIFQYxcMokxCH1nPgqXDXGfUhq66cs8jOsnrdMsE3pXAYX8qw05Nk2dMjOvQROqBfKh8SQOeN3qnU_cPBL7DvGEm4xS1sbMyul-yJ1dzdU9uVVP6Q/s1600/DIY_midcentury_bench.png" /></a><br /><br />The tapered legs are what I hoped to show off with this bench and I think the crisp white helps do that.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLQIZ-EuBirHUM6vJ1QBqi1TXfmufbtnQV7uyquRyNSu0TrBPYgR4ymnrYgTJSSCp1u6Odx85Boq1Q7TkP-oFPDLmt0necKvWQJl5AQ-n5AvVzHZZm4sDXsxNn0cGowWKnkM12DeXdLU/s1600/midcentury_leg.png"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLQIZ-EuBirHUM6vJ1QBqi1TXfmufbtnQV7uyquRyNSu0TrBPYgR4ymnrYgTJSSCp1u6Odx85Boq1Q7TkP-oFPDLmt0necKvWQJl5AQ-n5AvVzHZZm4sDXsxNn0cGowWKnkM12DeXdLU/s1600/midcentury_leg.png" /></a><br /><br />And who knew bed slats could look so yummy.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjigprPS-reZnIVDfpgWr0UQ-y5OntBIxwnvvkxDrfiLtyk_dNsu2tAQKkxG9QSAP0Bix1SEicxyqSXCPXeQ15PwCLZZVUAHTNuaqt48esr05xzQ6j_hyphenhyphenx94vGZJxpmRvPeVx0RrUpqFzk/s1600/wood_plank_top2.png"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjigprPS-reZnIVDfpgWr0UQ-y5OntBIxwnvvkxDrfiLtyk_dNsu2tAQKkxG9QSAP0Bix1SEicxyqSXCPXeQ15PwCLZZVUAHTNuaqt48esr05xzQ6j_hyphenhyphenx94vGZJxpmRvPeVx0RrUpqFzk/s1600/wood_plank_top2.png" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHT4B2tOS1lSeBcYzRg0zI6ZBBkq1ND1WT3-OBioE1vBsnhOc2-1UcL95Sqy48PJcNfwp84BcysY4qdhrGVgONQuCEkzRc4YTEYmzcaTXAw7SZkuzZTU11Bjt6PENIYya2S_ozJL5cP-4/s1600/DIY_Chair_Bench.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHT4B2tOS1lSeBcYzRg0zI6ZBBkq1ND1WT3-OBioE1vBsnhOc2-1UcL95Sqy48PJcNfwp84BcysY4qdhrGVgONQuCEkzRc4YTEYmzcaTXAw7SZkuzZTU11Bjt6PENIYya2S_ozJL5cP-4/s1600/DIY_Chair_Bench.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Here's the before and after. I hope this gets you excited to hit the Restore and see what fun projects you can come up with for very little money. <b>If you're local, and mention my blog at the Orlando Restore, you'll get 15% off your purchase too!</b> (Open: Monday–Saturday, 9am–7pm and Sundays, noon–6pm)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFTY6HpKu2Lo4eWZn9yWY71a8FKJyJlhd1vocMvO5CA7XDBB7fq6mnc10BRFb72IeMRkV4LhYcarwzszMpw2XyBGpalyaEKcqkIC_cBCKsZE5DxNNwMB1Bh_4TdexdA5EIA5MEyMXAsE/s1600/before_after_chair_bench_sm.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFTY6HpKu2Lo4eWZn9yWY71a8FKJyJlhd1vocMvO5CA7XDBB7fq6mnc10BRFb72IeMRkV4LhYcarwzszMpw2XyBGpalyaEKcqkIC_cBCKsZE5DxNNwMB1Bh_4TdexdA5EIA5MEyMXAsE/s1600/before_after_chair_bench_sm.jpg" /></a><br /><br />And I wasn't alone in this DIY challenge. Two other talented Central Florida bloggers braved the heat and created their own Restore projects as well. Head over to see how Kerri at <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2016/08/easy-diy-margarita-scented-candles.html">Shaken Together Life</a> and Elizabeth at <a href="http://withinthegrove.com/diy-garden-planters-using-locker-drawers/">Within The Grove</a> came up with their own refreshingly summery ideas. I love how we all had the same budgets and shopped at the same places and our projects are so different! They rocked it. Such creativity by all!<br /><a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2016/08/easy-diy-margarita-scented-candles.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnoWlwKrVUVtyvE018H1kmkJbiRcCqRIphmDheR1LSaKUfGTrt09avrloyQvYsQmczesPhkyFl88iPGhnJ68yP_BJRfmCihSaSOz91CqJFcIsa_DaGXKsPLeVVdGcuvCGMVHmF-imP10A/s400/easy-DIY-margarita-scented-candles-HERO.png" /></a> <a href="http://withinthegrove.com/diy-garden-planters-using-locker-drawers/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw4_lD3BVAdBQWvYgVPI2SC77QnvHemX9MagDsWc0iDnJPKyjgAmcDywfcVWNga-mumf5jbBgNx8Zw5ry-2B3lEoRIRnKFkZ-l7wBKUEEafV2baKKj8AY88CQxdWu1JDd7rebmXI7myDE/s400/DIY+Garden+Planters.jpg" /></a></span></div>
While They Snoozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-46866356517039686182016-05-09T20:54:00.000-04:002016-05-09T20:54:29.581-04:00Style: Mixing Old and New<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So a bit of backstory. WAY back in September when it looked like our move-in date was near, I contacted <a href="http://rugsusa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rugs USA</a> about teaming up for a post. They graciously agreed with a discounted rug and I couldn't wait to get my new living room together! Then life and the move happened and well, it took WAY longer to get my act and the house together than originally planned. But alas, we are here! We are moved in and somewhat settled and the living room is ready (mostly) for it's first official close-up... including my new (now 6 months old!) rug from Rugs USA. Come on in. I'll tell you about it. We have coffee and wine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You know when you shop online for house stuff and they let you filter by style? Traditional, Modern, Transitional, Eclectic, yada yada. I never use those filters. I really never know what to click and honestly, I think my style is just in the "other" category. Like if it were multiple choice I'd be the sad, you-don't-fit-anywhere, default option. But it's cool. I'm okay with that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sometimes I love farmhouse, country, traditional rooms and sometimes I love the saturated jewel tones of a bohemian style. I usually tend to shy sway from ultra modern but not always. I love classic lines and patterns but can be a sucker for a good trend too. I love, love, love form but am reasonably practical and realize sometimes function has to trump. My taste is really a hodgepodge, but for me, and our sometimes crazy, busy, dirty, chaotic house, hodgepodge works.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Our new living room is a total mix of everything. The couch was an epic $100 Craig's List deal that had me and my husband digging through a woman's garage to release it from the clutches of lawnmower parts and old bird cages (I checked for rodent poop... all clear). I'm fairly certain it's a traditional relic from the 1950's-ish (60's maybe?) and I bought it long before we moved. Granted, the color is not my favorite (my husband lovingly called it "pee-vomit"... so sweet) but reupholstering seems silly to me at the moment since the current upholstery is is really great shape. I'll just wait for the kids to spill something unforgiving, then we'll discuss options.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I topped it off with a collection of store-bought and DIY pillows that tie the incredibly desirable couch color into the brand new rug. I think this rug was under "Geometic" on <a href="http://rugsusa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RugsUSA.com</a> so I'm not really sure what style category you'd lump that into. I might venture to say it's a little trendy with the bold lattice pattern but I love how that modernizes my totally old-lady couch. See what I mean!? All over the map.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The drapes are from <a href="http://halfpricedrapes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">halfpricedrapes.com</a> via Amazon and honestly are great quality for the money (I already have a different pair in my cart for the guest room). I searched long and hard to find 6 panels in a super long length, that would jive with the rug and couch, and didn't require me to take out a loan. I love how the pattern of the drapes is sort of a traditional play on the trendy lattice pattern of the rug. I don't believe Rugs USA is selling this specific rug anymore but I found a few close matches <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-lattice-trellis-indooroutdoor/Navy-Blue/200HJAIR10B-406.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-moroccan-trellis/blue/200MTVS27D-508.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-linked-trellis/slate/200ACR128A-P.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> if ya wanna peek.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The lamp was a <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/2015/04/diy-floor-lamp.html" target="_blank">DIY project</a> from years past when I teamed up with Habitat for Humanity and I'd call it modern with it's thin sleek legs and large drum shade. It's current spot is temporary as I have big DIY plans for the TV wall. Big plans I tell ya. And the Doberman keeping a watchful eye in the background was a Facebook group deal ;). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The ottoman is pretty traditional with it's detailed tufting, however I think the nail heads and charcoal color bring it into 2016... plus the charcoal color totally camouflages dirty footprints which really was my motivating factor on the color choice. The chair is a fairly new purchase topped off with a totally trendy chevron throw. Again, probably temporary in this spot until I get the TV wall underway. And, let's be honest... only for this picture was part of my milk glass collection on display for a vintage touch. Those suckers went right back in the cabinet before the kids returned from school. #reallife</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The good part about being a little behind schedule on the "settling in" is that I can tell you how the rug is holding up 6 months in... lemons > lemonade: bam. So here's the play by play. Right after we put the rug down I LOVED it. Totally warmed up the space, great color, great thickness, great size. A couple weeks in and blue tumbleweeds had taken over my house! This puppy shed quite a bit there for a while. Turns out, I had a really crappy vacuum also. haha. Sooo, we just recently got a macdaddy vacuum and a couple canisters of blue fuzz later, this puppy is back in action. It's been spilled on and the dog may or may not have done some bad things on it and you can't even tell! Seriously hard-working rug. I liked my experience with Rugs USA so much that after I got this rug, I purchased another for our office.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">While this room is still quite the work in progress, the rug is my jumping off point and I lourvvve it. This is the<a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/productName/color/200CFVI16A-P.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Beaumont Distressed Adileh Rug</a> in green and it's amazing. It's so soft on your feet... almost like velvet, and the colors are exactly what I was hoping for. Also, it's very low pile so a regular office chair with wheels rolls around with no problems. I may or my not have switched out a more attractive dining room chair for this pic. :) Not to mention shipping was free and it was delivered to my door in days. Also, that desk was $60 on Craig's List. (*Pats self on back) Now for the rest of the room... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So there you have it. The first official blog post look at While They Snooze House and all the goodies I've been collecting to fill it with. I've already got a post started on our lighting choices and a few DIY projects in process. Stay tuned!</span>While They Snoozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-11391029204433968752016-04-08T07:17:00.003-04:002016-04-08T09:54:57.060-04:00Laundry Room Gallery Wall - Part 1<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.thecharmingfarmer.com/swapitlikeitshot-5/">The Charming Farmer</a> / <a href="http://primitiveandproper.com/2016/04/dollhouse-diys-mirror-door-mat.html">Primitive and Proper</a> / <a href="http://www.adesignerathome.com/mystery-thrift-find-makeovers-aka-swapitlikeitshot/">A Designer At Home</a> / <a href="http://brepurposed.porch.com/2016/04/08/thrifted-nightstand-decor-swapitlikeitshot/">BrePurposed</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.homemadebycarmona.com/swap-it-like-its-hot-5/">Home Made By Carmona</a> / <a href="http://www.domicile37.com/2016/04/swap-it-like-its-hot-thrift-store-home.html">Domicile 37</a> / <a href="http://sweetsongbird.eveyscreations.com/2016/04/swap-it-like-its-hot-take-5-thrifted.html">Evey's Creations</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This year my "junk" came from Evey from <a href="http://sweetsongbird.eveyscreations.com/index.html">Evey's Creations</a>. When it arrived my kids thought it was an Amazon surprise for them. Nope, sorry kids. Just junk for Mama. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">These lovely floral prints are printed on a type of board, are backed with green felt, and are quite heavy. I think they might have something to do with placemats? I really have no idea. However, I do know that I actually really like them and want to use them just as they are in my daughter's room! Shhhh... don't tell anyone. I'm supposed to reimagine these but I don't want to destroy them. So until I figure out what that means.... on to the wood plate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ah, here it is. My first plan was to make this into a small tray using leftover cabinet hardware I had laying around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then I drilled some holes where the hardware should go and promptly after the holes were made I changed my mind. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You see, I've always loved the look of hand-painted old farm-ish signs and decided I really needed one of those more than I needed a tray. And, like I said, I decided that after I drilled the holes. Genius really.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So I painted the whole thing a bright teal and traced the outline of Florida on top avoiding the new holes which add character. Yeah, that's it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then I filled that in with black craft paint and added a white heart in the general area of where we live. And since I already had 4 holes just hanging out, I decided to string some ribbon through two of them for hanging.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">See what I mean? Since day 1 I have been planning some sort of hinged panel to cover the breaker box and thought my new sign would be right at home in here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So I ran around the house and collected things to hang on the wall with my new sign that would make me a less grumpy Mama while doing laundry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">They include... baby shoes (My kids are 8 and 6 and I'm still hanging on... it's cool. They're adorable. I can't get rid of them), a couple photos, a small vintage plate, a J for Jamey (the hubs), and an arrow I got at Hobby Lobby a while back but never found a place for. Then I arranged everything out on the floor and took pictures of my feet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">After that, I promptly Photoshopped my laundry room because I'm not quite ready to tackle an entire room renovation at the moment (slow it down, Sarah). It was only supposed to be a plate! You see what DIY does to you. It's a snow ball I tell ya. :) That's why this post is titled "Part 1". Part 2 will be when I actually paint that wall and hang everything.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">But for now I have a plan and a really cute new sign to add to my 'gallery de laundry' when that day comes. I might even clean up that paint tray! Maybe. Now go swing by <a href="http://thecharmingfarmer.com/" target="_blank">The Charming Farmer</a> and see what magic Meagan created with the crap I sent her. Please head over to the other awesome bloggers that played along this time and see what kind of creativity they unleashed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/garden-planter-swap-it-like-its-hot"></a><a href="http://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/garden-planter-swap-it-like-its-hot">Confessions of a Serial Do-It-Yourselfer</a> / <a href="http://wp.me/p3maKc-3mZ">Our Southern Home</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://southernstateofmindblog.com/2016/04/swap-it-like-its-hot.html"></a><a href="http://southernstateofmindblog.com/2016/04/swap-it-like-its-hot.html">Southern State of Mind</a> / <a href="http://roadkillrescue.net/2016/04/succulents-and-circles/">Roadkill Rescue</a> / <a href="http://alwaysneverdone.com/2016/04/vintage-jewelry-holder-chalkboard-sign-swap-it-like-its-hot-5/">Always Never Done</a> / <a href="http://yearofserendipity.com/2016/04/06/swap-spring-art/">Year of Serendipity</a> / <a href="http://www.casawatkins.net/2016/04/swap-it-like-its-hot-thrifty-makeover.html">Casa Watkins</a></span></div>
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While They Snoozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-25644823226518138742016-01-28T14:03:00.000-05:002016-01-29T12:28:29.651-05:00{Series Part 6} How to Build a House: Interior Beginnings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvhqC9C2CER8dtY_0cL56onqS1BZgQOilk3MskQk0r89tnKMEeSBht_dOGqRNORY_GAKXst6bDjI2H_hdqnnIJLV_h5qRCZ57oqxect4lwgn8SQ81aLzOBdAFDK0-7RwdFFASb1XfyzU/s1600/interiorbeginnings.jpg" imageanchor="1"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvhqC9C2CER8dtY_0cL56onqS1BZgQOilk3MskQk0r89tnKMEeSBht_dOGqRNORY_GAKXst6bDjI2H_hdqnnIJLV_h5qRCZ57oqxect4lwgn8SQ81aLzOBdAFDK0-7RwdFFASb1XfyzU/s1600/interiorbeginnings.jpg" /></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Heya! Remember me? I'm Sarah. I'm building a house and trying to tell you about it. Spoiler alert, I already built the house and am living in it. Like my bed, and dishes, and toilet paper are all there. For real. And if you follow along with me at all on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whiletheysnooze/" target="_blank">Intagram</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WhileTheySnooze" target="_blank">Facebook</a> you knew that because I'm way better about posting a quick pic there than I am about typing out a post. But I'm here today to update my building story in an official real-deal blog post. Yay!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ah here we are. March 2014. A giant cement shell.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, I covered the cinderblocks a bit in the <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/2015/07/series-part-5-house-update-from-windows.html" target="_blank">exterior post</a> but they kind of count for the interior too. The day they went up I actually got to walk—through the mud, Big Gulp cups, and swearing burly men— into my house. They say building a house is like a roller coaster with its ups and downs. This was an up day for sure (or maybe down? That's the fun part of a roller coaster isn't it? Weird.). Lots of progress in a very short amount of time (such a rarity in house building!) and really fun to experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Soon after the cement/block guys left, the framing guys came in along with a ridiculous amount of wood. There were just piles and piles of it in the yard under tarps. (And small piles accumulating in my neighbors' yard. Ahem. But that's a story for another day.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">They began by mapping out all the interior walls on the floor and adding firing strips to all of the exterior walls so the drywall had something to attach to. It kind of reminded me of a really bad maze at a paintball park or something.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And then they continued to frame for what seemed like 12 years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I must have made 5 or 6 early morning before work trips to the house to meet framers who had questions for me. There were several things on the plans that the architect added that I either don't remember adding or just wasn't aware of. Like columns down the hallways ala Grecian temple or something. No thanks. Framer guys called that out and were like, "Do you really want this?". They even knew it was weird. Good call nail gun guy. Good call.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I also lengthened a kitchen wall and adjusted some things in the dining room and master bath. That translates to me walking around a construction site in work clothes at 7am with a man holding 2x4's in various locations and asking, "Here?", "How about here?". And then me flying to work while eating breakfast in the car and trying not to spill Cheerios down that crack between the seat and console.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once all of the wood was up (seriously, FOR-EV-ER) they treated it for termites and the electrical, plumbing, ductwork, and insulation went in. The green stuff is the termite treatment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Our fireplace also arrived.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And a giant truck showed up to dig our well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then the exterior doors began to arrive. By "then", I mean like weeks later. Seriously, no one is in a rush to build a house. It was important for the doors to arrive because we couldn't instal drywall with giant gaping holes in the house.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is the front door. I hated the front door when I saw it. I couldn't believe our builder just ordered a door without asking me. He argued that this was the door drawn on the plan. It was, however, I just assumed that was a placeholder door and I would get to choose the actual door I wanted when it came time. Turns out you can't return custom doors either. After a bit of arguing I basically caved for the sake of time and they installed this door. It's growing on me, but certainly not what I would have chosen. Lesson learned... Don't assume anything!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And finally! The drywall arrived! It was like Christmas I tell ya. Like a dirty, dusty white Christmas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And after they drywall guys finished and cleaned up it was even better. It actually felt like a real house. A real hot real house. Florida in the summer with no AC isn't friendly. In fact it's real sticky. Real sticky... and sweaty.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once drywall was complete, tile was next. We chose to only do tile in the bathrooms. I shared a few <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/58QDmvH5K_/?taken-by=whiletheysnooze" target="_blank">Instagram</a> shots along the way as we were choosing including this one. That dark option on the bottom left didn't make the cut but the other two did. Standard subway for shower walls and marble-look for bathroom floors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Instead of the dark option, I went with a marble hex tile I found on Amazon of all places and I'm so glad I did! The tile guy just wasn't seeing my vision so I took matters into my own hands and Amazon primed that stuff. :) It was cheaper than home improvement stores and the color was much nicer. I know, because I tried to buy a couple pieces locally when I thought we might not have enough and they looked yellow in comparison to the Amazon variety. I returned them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And in a boarder around the shower along with subway tile and a half round marble boarder I bought at Home Depot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The tile went relatively fast compared to some of the other steps in construction. So I'm going to leave up there for now on a high note. Next post will be the rest of the finishes and then finally getting into some fixtures and pretty stuff. The bonus of having me write these posts months later is that I can already tell you how everything is holding up! ha. Stay tuned.</span>While They Snoozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-63399461547113499392015-11-20T09:33:00.001-05:002015-11-20T09:43:10.999-05:00DIY Bracelets for BFFs<!-- Cool Brands: DIY Accessories / Clever Girls Snippet --><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Along with an unfamiliar house, we moved away from some friends. Not too far away, but farther than a quick trip down the street. Friends she would see weekly are now more like friends she might see twice a year. Such was the case when we moved 3 years ago. Kaley had a best friend named Addison and at the time, she was really young. I think they were both 4 when we moved. So they used to call each other "best friends" and dress like princesses and giggle a lot and we thought it was cute. I honestly thought they'd lose touch and each make new besties in Kindergarten when we left. I was so wrong.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">These two girls have remained devoted BFFs for years now via the good old fashioned pen pal method. It's so cute to see how excited she gets when there's a letter waiting for her to open with some hand made treasures inside. Stickers, bracelets, crafts, drawings... it's all there. So when we found the <a href="http://clvr.li/1Hbv2sf" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Text Cool™</a><span style="text-align: center;"> Bracelet St</span><span style="text-align: center;"></span>udio (available at Target, Walmart, Amazon and Toys R’ Us), Kaley immediately got to work crafting her latest gift for her long-distance BFF.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Text Cool comes with a little machine, or "studio" that actually punches the designs in the bracelets you choose. There are two wheels with a variety of letters and emoticons to design from. And the kit came with 35 bracelets and clasps, so tons to choose from (or start over if you happen to misspell something... not that that happened. Ahem). It's also virtually mess-free, which I LOVE. No glue, scissors, or glitter of any kind. Win! Perfect craft to let the kids run wild with while making dinner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I helped make the first one and then she was off to the races even happily showing her brother how to make his own. Just slide the bracelet in, turn the wheel to the letter or picture you want, and punch. You could probably crank a new bracelet out in a minute.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">They both decided that since the girl on the box was wearing 16 bracelets, that they each needed 16 bracelets. : | "Just one more, Mom!" *spin, spin, spin, click, punch, punch* "Next!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After the initial bracelet frenzy died down a bit, Kaley got to work on her latest pen pal creation for Addison. She wouldn't let me take pictures of the entire latest letter she received but this little drawing was too cute not to share. There was also some tape and the line "We'll alway stick together". These girls crack me up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pink was the color of choice this time while creating two for her BFF. And since these bracelets can be stretched out flat, they are really easy to mail with no extra postage. :) Bonus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Really cute and really easy to personalize. <a href="http://clvr.li/1Hbv2sf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cool Brands</a> also makes a variety of other craft kits, including <a href="http://clvr.li/1Hbv2sf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit's Cool</a> too which apparently makes knitting really easy for kids (and adults that have no idea what they are doing!). I'm totally saving that one for Christmas since she's been reading "Judy Moody" lately and Judy is a big knitter. I had no idea but I like the idea of my kid making a scarf. Ha!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After she finished her letter and drawings, they showed off their bounty of arm decor. I don't know if she quite got to 16, but I'm pretty sure there is one in there that says "DOGS CATS". I'm willing to bet they might have been getting a little short on ideas around number 12.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So if you're looking for an easy craft for the little ones, a great Christmas gift for a creative kid, or a way to craft personalized gifts for your bestest long distance BFF, Text Cool has you covered.</span></div>
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<i>I was selected for this opportunity as a member of <a href="http://clvr.li/OHjC82" target="_blank">Clever Girls</a> and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.</i>While They Snoozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-70739621885254861852015-11-05T06:38:00.000-05:002015-11-05T23:35:46.655-05:00Share the Joy 2015<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am so excited to be partnering with <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World Market </a>again this year for their Share the Joy campaign. They sponsored this post and campaign. Read on to find out how we worked together to make 18 kids' lives just a tiny bit better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you've been with me a while, you might know that <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/2013/11/share-joy-reveal.html" target="_blank">two years ago I worked with World Market (because they are awesome) on their Share the Joy campaign</a>. Basically, they gave me a bit of a shopping spree in their store to help renovate a local children's foster home. Several of my blogging buddies helped out and we worked our tails off for two days making over a space at the <a href="http://cfch.net/" target="_blank">Central Florida Childrens' Home</a>. It was THE BEST blogging <i>thing</i> I've ever done. Incredibly rewarding, eye-opening, and a great teaching moment for my own children... not to mention we helped out 15 foster kids. Well today, Share the Joy is back for 2015 and I'm checking in with the Childrens' Home to see what I can do this year. Come along...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So first, what is Share the Joy? Now through November 25th, <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cost Plus World Market</a> is giving away a $2,000 World Market Gift Card + $2,000 for a charity of your choice each week, for 4 weeks. Can you imagine?! You win $2,000 in World Market swag and get to give $2,000 to charity. So cool and they are doing it 4 times. For a chance to win, <a href="http://worldmarketsweepstakes.com/" target="_blank">click here</a>. Easy peasy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">When I got the email that Share the Joy was back, I immediately contacted the Children's Home to see what their needs were. And it turns out something really basic, towels. Lots of towels. With now 18 children living in the home and 18 showers happening everyday, their towel stash was quite worn out. I was totally ready for them to say toys for the kids or presents or some gift-type items. Nope. Reality check. Towels... something I admittedly take for granted daily. Kids in tow... I was off to World Market to make a tiny difference.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">We ultimately chose the <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/white+chevron+spa+towel+collection.do?&from=fn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Chevron Spa Bath Towels</a> for both bathrooms (I was thinking bleachability) then spiced those up with designated <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/coral+cotton+bath+towel+collection.do?&from=fn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">coral</a> and <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/mediterranean+blue+towel+collection.do?&from=fn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blue</a> hand towels and washcloths for each bathroom. My assistant was very enthusiastic about our efforts. ;)</span></div>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Be sure to head over to see how these other bloggers are sharing the joy this holiday season!</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thesmallthings89.com/2015/11/come-and-see-how-we-are-going-to.html"rel="nofollow">The Small Things</a> | <a href="http://www.realreviewsbysavvyk.com/2015/11/05/share-the-furry-joy-this-holiday-season-with-world-market-plus-sweepstakes-ad-sharethejoy_wm-joytotheworldmarket/"rel="nofollow" >Real Reviews by Savvy K</a> | <a href="http://www.simplysouthernmom.com/2015/11/easy-holiday-gift-basket-ideas-to-sharethejoy.html"rel="nofollow">Simply Southern Mom</a> | <a href="http://wp.me/p66Imt-1pj"rel="nofollow">Persia Lou</a></p>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The big move is so close. We’re days away from moving into
our fancy-pants, <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/p/how-to-build-house-series.html">custom
home</a>. It still doesn’t seem real to me. My husband and I have had a running
joke for the last year saying “It’s not real until…” and they we add whatever
the next phase of construction was. And then once that phase was actually done,
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real until…” and the game would go on forever. However, I’d like to think the
game ends when we pull up in the moving truck, which is supposed to be next
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">On top of the <s>stress</s> excitement of moving, we decided
to add a smidge more to our plates and get a dog. (I introduced him on <a href="https://instagram.com/whiletheysnooze/">Instagram</a> earlier this week)
I know, genius, really. Long story of how he ended up with us but the important
part is he’s here and making the move with us. Meet Ceasar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now, don’t get me wrong, he’s adorable, but he’s also a dog.
A large one… in my brand-new house. And dogs come with dirt and messes and
smells. They just do. We had our last Doberman for 12 years and I know all
about the small army it takes to keep a house looking and smelling fresh when
you’ve got a furry beast that weighs almost as much as you roaming around (not
to mention 2 kids). So, today I thought I would reveal my little budget-friendly
secrets for keeping my house stylish and fresh while really living here.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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received this pitcher as a wedding gift. It’s hand blown glass in a gorgeous
shade of blue and I love it. What you can’t see is that at some point, it
developed a giant crack down the side and no longer holds water. But, it can
hold washcloths in my guest bath like a boss. It’s unexpected yet functional
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and cost nothing. I also store Q-Tips in a small glass (Goodwill is a great
place for odd glasses!) and, especially for bathrooms, I try to buy products
with attractive packaging. I know that sounds odd but the graphic designer in
me always appreciates good packaging (I do this for dish soap too!). Plus, the
bathroom is one of those places where your stuff sits out… soap, lotion, air
refresher, hair products. If I’m going to look at it anyway, at least it should
be attractive. <a href="http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=176007003&iu=/5485/sugar.pop/track">Unstopables</a>
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old jewelry. The cheap dollar table at antique and flea markets are my
favorite. Even if it’s broken or doesn’t look quite right around my neck… it
might look fabulous in a bowl on my bookcase or hung as part of a gallery wall.</span></div>
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markers</a>, <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/2013/08/end-table-makeover.html">gold
paint</a>, and <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/2015/06/how-to-reupholster-tufted-couch.html">nail
head trim</a> (or even <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/2014/04/how-to-make-suitcase-table.html">thumb
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So wish me luck! To say I’m a little anxious about bringing
a fairly new dog into a brand-new house would be an understatement. But, I’ve
got my bag of tricks to keep it feeling, smelling, and looking like the dream
home I’ve always imagined… dog toys, laundry, dishes and all.
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While They Snoozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-69384929944582409232015-09-09T13:19:00.003-04:002015-09-15T12:42:31.077-04:00Farmhouse Chic Kitchen Plans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/wtshouse/" target="_blank">#WTShouse</a> is in the home stretch and I've been meeting with trades people left and right to pick out the finishes for this house. I first met with the floor guys, then the tile guy, appliances people, doors and trim, garage doors, counters, cabinets, hardware, even windowsills have "a guy". I'm a professional trades-meeter at this point... armed with Pinterest pictures and floor plans at all times (Not to mention clinical-strength deodorant. No AC on job sites in Florida in August can get moist). The past week the focus has been on the kitchen specifically since it needs the most "stuff" installed on top of the basic house shell. Hence... my plan!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For YEARS I have been planning this nonexistent room on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/whiletheysnooze/new-house-kitchen/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> and in my head. I took Facebook polls on weather or not to have wood floors in my kitchen. I got a subscription to Consumer Reports to make sure I knew what the best-rated appliances were. I researched sinks and lights and vent fans and what the best grayish wall color would be. So when it came time for these meetings, I was ready, to say the least. My vision has always been an updated farmhouse feel with some shiny things thrown in for a modern twist. Try telling a plumber that! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ready for the rundown? Here's what our kitchen looks like on paper. It's basically an "L" with a large rectangular island in the center, completely open to the living room. There's a small butler's pantry on your way out of the kitchen, heading toward the dining room. A good-sized walk-in pantry is built in behind the wall of cabinets that house the fridge. And, a nook is off to the side, which one day will have some builtin benches and a large table.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Starting from the ground up, I chose to have wood floors in my kitchen. Since the kitchen is so open to the living room, I didn't want a floor break with tile. Also, I chose light gray walls and white cabinets and I felt like tile would only make everything feel sterile. I needed something dark and warm on the floor. The floor is an engineered hickory in a medium brown with some distressing and runs through all of the main rooms of the house. The guys from <a href="https://shawfloors.com/flooring/hardwood" target="_blank">Shaw</a> were extremely helpful when I was trying to chose a floor without going broke. I basically brought a sample to my builder and told him to match it. Funny thing about building contracts... you can't always use the suppliers/installers you want. But that's a story for another day! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Next, (or simultaneously I should say) I chose white shaker-style cabinets with brushed nickel cup pulls and simple knobs. I was nervous about getting <i>white</i> white cabinets (ahhh, so harsh!) but the creamier color looked too yellow. And (spoiler alert) the cabinets have arrived and I love the color. Here's a sneak peak from my <a href="https://instagram.com/whiletheysnooze/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. I chose a mix of solid and glass uppers along with cabinets and drawers for the lowers. Also, since we have tall ceilings I got a price for doing double stacked cabinets (you know, those little square, usually glass ones above the regular cabinets?). Let's just say the upgrade charge was a little too steep for a "that might look nice" add on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The countertops are a bit off a pain point ya'll. You see, we are at the very tail end of this project and we are <b>Out. Of. Money.</b> Of course I would love gorgeous soft white and gray Carrara-looking slabs of quartz everywhere but unless I suddenly win big on Wheel of Fortune or stumble upon some treasure, I think a mid-level granite is where we're sticking. We actually still haven't officially bought a slab of anything yet, but "Colonial White" granite is looking like the winner at this point. Who knows. That could change. This is the picture I took of the actual slab at the granite yard. Don't get me wrong, it's pretty. Just not the picture I've had in my head for the past year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Above the island will hang two large pendant lights. I can't even remember when I started looking for the perfect lights (years ago). They're going to hang right in the center of the house so I was a little nutty (the hubs might say "a lot nutty") about getting the perfect ones. Lamps Plus has a <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/pendant-lighting/" target="_blank">major selection of pendant lighting</a> (of any lighting really) but I think I narrowed it down. These are <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/possini-euro-arlo-15-and-three-quarter-inch-wide-chrome-pendant-light__y1672.html" target="_blank">Possini Euro Arlo 15 3/4" Wide Chrome Pendant Lights</a> from <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/" target="_blank">Lamps Plus</a>. I. Love. These. I love that they are sleek yet slightly industrial. I also love that the bulbs don't stare you in the face and they have a diffuser so I don't suffer permanent cornea damage while scrubbing peanut butter off spoons. The scale is great for our large island and I cannot wait to hang them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The sink and faucet will be in the island and right in the center of the kitchen. I debated for a while getting one of those large restaurant-style faucets with the big spring thing that moves all over the place. While I do like those, they are huge and ultimately decided against it. I think it would be way too in your face right in the center of the island. So, instead I'm going with the <a href="http://www.moen.com/hensley/spot-resist-stainless-microban-one-handle-high-arc-pulldown-kitchen-faucet/_/R-CONSUMER%3A87024MSRS?next=SiteSearch.Image%7CPDP" target="_blank">Hensley faucet </a>from <a href="http://www.moen.com/?next=Hensley:Spot%20Resist%20Stainless%20Microban%20One%20Handle%20High%20Arc%20Pulldown%20Kitchen%20Faucet.Global%20Navigation:Logo" target="_blank">Moen</a>. I think the slightly squared details compliment the farmhouse feel nicely without standing taller than I am off the counter. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And for the sink I definitely wanted a farmhouse-style sink (or apron-front). And again I debated between white and stainless steel but ultimately went with the more practical choice. I know a couple people with white sinks and it takes some effort to keep them white. So stainless it is. I'm going with the double bowl option also since, in our last house, we had the "one giant sink" variety and it just doesn't work for our family. I'd love to say I never have dirty dishes in the sink but I almost always do and I need a way to keep them off to the side. haha This is the</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.moen.com/1800-series/30-x-21-stainless-steel-18-gauge-double-bowl-sink/_/R-CONSUMER%3AG18220" target="_blank">1800 Series Double Bowl sink</a> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">from Moen also.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Our appliances will all be stainless steel as well. We kind of got a hodgepodge in this department. Our cooktop was in the "scratch and dent" section because it didn't have a box or something ridiculous so we got that for a steal. Our dishwasher was the same story. (Save money where you can, right?!) The oven is where I splurged. Full price for a Kitchenaide double wall oven with the shiny blue interior and fancy handles. :) I cook every night so the oven was a priority for me. And we just bought our Samsung fridge on Labor Day taking advantage of the sales. We chose Samsung because it was the highest rated (and least likely to leak on my new wood floors!). I'm not huge on all of the appliances being the same brand. We went with best rated and what we liked... not weather or not the labels matched.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And last, the pretty stuff starting with barstools. The island is fairly long so I'm thinking at least 4 stools are going to fit. I've got my eye on <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/gaby-25-and-three-quarter-inch-natural-wood-backless-counter-stool__8c961.html" target="_blank">this weathered wood backless option</a> also from Lamps Plus (that's the "plus" part). I think the contrast between the natural wood finish and all the other shiny things I have going will be perfect and warm it up a bit. This will be an "after we move in" purchase though once our bank accounts have recovered. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And finally, no farmhouse kitchen is complete without a large farmhouse table. Like the barstools, I'm drawn to the weathered finish and nail heads on the <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/maddox-antique-pine-dining-table__4y281.html" target="_blank">Maddox Antique Pine Dining Table</a>. It's gorgeous and certainly my inspiration for when it's time to buy the table. The pedestal legs are what I need in the nook area so you can slide your behind around the bench without your knees getting stuck. Plus it looks like the kids could ding it up all they wanted and it would still look like it's supposed to be that way. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The rest of the room will get filled in with fun, colorful antiques and thrift store finds. If you're ever in Orlando and headed to LegoLand, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bless-This-Mess/126665827415238?fref=ts" target="_blank">Bless This Mess</a> is minutes from there and a hidden antique/thrift store gem. The teal cash register in the mood board picture is from there :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So that's it. My kitchen plan. So far it's on track and I've heard a rumor that the floors are being done today so I'm about to go out there and <strike>stalk</strike> check on the floor guys. I'll post highly excited Facebook and Instagram pictures if that is the case. Don't you worry. Stay tunes for the kitchen reveal post... I can't wait myself!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Heads up. I'm working with both Moen and Lamps Plus to make this farmhouse chic kitchen a reality. </span>While They Snoozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-53968318645800033302015-09-01T09:06:00.000-04:002015-09-01T09:07:51.319-04:00Creating My Modern Home<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3hFHiNCRYGGXL7Renp94DwWde9CWRm3ewiRqJ5GN26gEQs5_RpQ3JppDtMb1GMl5s0ZXrh8NYi20N2XCkX1rJXZCemWBCSpqNzaYHMjFWmUllnql2xVcXHRRc2lC5OlWr1yPkXRY-I8/s1600/metal_prints_midcentury_cover.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3hFHiNCRYGGXL7Renp94DwWde9CWRm3ewiRqJ5GN26gEQs5_RpQ3JppDtMb1GMl5s0ZXrh8NYi20N2XCkX1rJXZCemWBCSpqNzaYHMjFWmUllnql2xVcXHRRc2lC5OlWr1yPkXRY-I8/s1600/metal_prints_midcentury_cover.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Some time around three years ago I got the bug to have some gorgeous outdoor family pictures taken. You know, the flawless ones you see on Pinterest. I shopped for coordinating outfits for weeks, watched YouTube videos on how to get flawless on-camera makeup while not gluing my eyelids shut, and scoured our town for the perfect field with the perfect weeds we could frolic in. The day arrived with superb weather, no toddler meltdowns, nor wardrobe malfunctions, and </span><a href="http://www.christybuonomo.com/" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">our photographer</a><span style="font-size: large;"> got some beautiful shots of our family (I still use those pictures on my “</span><a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">About Me</a><span style="font-size: large;">” page). I loved those photos when we took them and I find I love them even more now because my kids were so tiny in them. You forget they are growing before your eyes.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And since the day I got the proofs back I’ve been meaning to get some printed and display them in our home. Indecision and life just got in the way and before I knew it, three years went by. I started to notice friends’ houses and families’ hallways covered in their babies and old family vacations. “Gallery walls” filled their stairways and snapshots covered their shelves, and I started to feel a little guilty. The photo situation at our house was sad to say the least. Just a couple of department store diapered-baby shots hung from when our kids were brand new. It was time to do something!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">So I did a little research. I was looking for a way to have a small gallery of our family but with a modern edge… trying to avoid the 1980’s class photo with the laser beam background in the tiny frames from living rooms gone by look. (You know what I mean.) I wanted fresh and modern but still pictures of us. It is our house after all and being surrounded by photos and memories of us is part of what makes this house feel comfortable and like home. My answer was found in </span><a href="http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=168685683&iu=/5485/sugar.pop/track" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">metal prints</a><span style="font-size: large;"> from </span><a href="http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=166871523&iu=/5485/sugar.pop/track" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Shutterfly</a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The sample photos on their site had me sold. Basically, they can print your photos on thin sheets of metal, in either a glossy or matte finish. I chose the glossy, true-to-color option, uploaded my photos, and arranged them on the website into a gallery wall option I liked. There were several arrangements and sizes to choose from. I tried to keep our entryway size in mind when ordering, and went with something close.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD9S9AmPLZYoHYehASFenubwEiC_IC-rUIdKHXs5Coh0pavvyC0XTEdipyp61bOcWxb714vJ6_EQWyuqZ1m6xEByi67ymjXqQ7pVcG2xyAfuDdy_-uKgtdWDDKoDrI2WTLWue_CnvR0s4/s1600/shutterfly_site.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD9S9AmPLZYoHYehASFenubwEiC_IC-rUIdKHXs5Coh0pavvyC0XTEdipyp61bOcWxb714vJ6_EQWyuqZ1m6xEByi67ymjXqQ7pVcG2xyAfuDdy_-uKgtdWDDKoDrI2WTLWue_CnvR0s4/s1600/shutterfly_site.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">My prints actually arrived early and were packed really well. I was nervous that they might get bent in shipping but not a chance. (We’ve got plenty of bubble wrap and cardboard for the move now!) The colors are vibrant and extremely glossy. I arranged them a bit on our dining room table and came up with a configuration I liked. It’s slightly different than the configuration I ordered but it’s really easy to change your mind with the templates provided. </span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuonG6OHaQTiP72L9ArO42sDPMpHU0Pg8nq7b3h_GdMKjnMxkhNYg_AhGKhXYwvl04vbL9AbPZnFpjCATc96dxiD40ZO0xbrWWqCxj0olr_HmTnW8pcUHFB-BC6CHnBF4dtcHSFcgsdFQ/s1600/shutterfly_layout.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuonG6OHaQTiP72L9ArO42sDPMpHU0Pg8nq7b3h_GdMKjnMxkhNYg_AhGKhXYwvl04vbL9AbPZnFpjCATc96dxiD40ZO0xbrWWqCxj0olr_HmTnW8pcUHFB-BC6CHnBF4dtcHSFcgsdFQ/s1600/shutterfly_layout.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Time to get to work. I think I had the entire project done in less than 30 minutes. Here’s our entry before. I love the mirror (my brother-in-law made it) but I’ve got plans for that in another spot. I also recently refinished a midcentury dresser that is going in place of the teal table– a DIY of years past J. (I look very serious when I take before pictures)</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFDK2JEKEeU5krOgoPn8yiHdv9tMHJX1dgQy9T4aHLezld802PQ0A4OpMfm14P0IXiqo3TpVeVszRVrwfyYKHGbMSk0g2ADx10gx_wynNkZZDjnU-H9IBUrmBTnSP45qVOnRHgbevLIc/s1600/Befoer+copy.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFDK2JEKEeU5krOgoPn8yiHdv9tMHJX1dgQy9T4aHLezld802PQ0A4OpMfm14P0IXiqo3TpVeVszRVrwfyYKHGbMSk0g2ADx10gx_wynNkZZDjnU-H9IBUrmBTnSP45qVOnRHgbevLIc/s1600/Befoer+copy.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">First thing I did was measure for the center of the wall and tape the provided template up using a level.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcB8P7zMdFXu2mAA3ty7aFD5HPdW0xljQ3rHx4kptY5v8rKpqz4T804RhY9WQF2Lw4OpH1-qObhJ2zPriIxuEswNfBNiEwTr1AieR5zbFvjmcZx3yyZHPr6mFSNV2olEnfWi8yOzzeRYs/s1600/Template.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcB8P7zMdFXu2mAA3ty7aFD5HPdW0xljQ3rHx4kptY5v8rKpqz4T804RhY9WQF2Lw4OpH1-qObhJ2zPriIxuEswNfBNiEwTr1AieR5zbFvjmcZx3yyZHPr6mFSNV2olEnfWi8yOzzeRYs/s1600/Template.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The template shows you exactly where to make your holes (or hole for smaller prints) and where the top of the print will end up. I used simple pushpins to mark the holes. Worked great.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHf8if6N2SyXPFzYcwbhrJjYTNIlQMWlGVso9CBmxPtReCDNIscvHBEp9DayMOPIsjNqIlbPid_Pmvud_bIck648H14p7hxHRawF9VYxNa93p4m3l308NZFZucaPB6G3k0_EJY7AXKkFo/s1600/Templateclose.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHf8if6N2SyXPFzYcwbhrJjYTNIlQMWlGVso9CBmxPtReCDNIscvHBEp9DayMOPIsjNqIlbPid_Pmvud_bIck648H14p7hxHRawF9VYxNa93p4m3l308NZFZucaPB6G3k0_EJY7AXKkFo/s1600/Templateclose.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Then I worked from the center outward and added each piece. (You can really see the glossy finish in this shot.)</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKNCl1x5KYxyh3OKwZDfXXvqrN9inhVDK2TSFEKNl-rXRFSZ6gEcilD5FaNLFi5IlSGOpPcpr6cYKYBMuysaZkY_Ags6nc9ivuJmOUNWZZUHrhCi70NnyE3nq6kt405mxqtSc1HA8KZw/s1600/hang_metal_prints.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKNCl1x5KYxyh3OKwZDfXXvqrN9inhVDK2TSFEKNl-rXRFSZ6gEcilD5FaNLFi5IlSGOpPcpr6cYKYBMuysaZkY_Ags6nc9ivuJmOUNWZZUHrhCi70NnyE3nq6kt405mxqtSc1HA8KZw/s1600/hang_metal_prints.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1zsw3RlFl6SOiqXD9y_WEwXVsV48ZETvqAL4R2O3eENi9XMdhyUgD_bnrwbL-m6seJCuIwUEj2YbNVlMp-GYk0gA9XiPmD-pBGZZsc2KXhTS9l0qzxYlnMfVbCgejxSE-1MI0mvE_mgQ/s1600/Template_metal_prints.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1zsw3RlFl6SOiqXD9y_WEwXVsV48ZETvqAL4R2O3eENi9XMdhyUgD_bnrwbL-m6seJCuIwUEj2YbNVlMp-GYk0gA9XiPmD-pBGZZsc2KXhTS9l0qzxYlnMfVbCgejxSE-1MI0mvE_mgQ/s1600/Template_metal_prints.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The brackets are already attached to each print (woo hoo) and add a nice space between the wall and the metal print. Kind of makes them look like they’re floating when on the wall. And that slot just slips right over your nail.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8t5LVzRpZiqeUwu0-CfsIqh_eKrGAJgKDZviger9butQvQ-j3CNhNzDnU0M-x9CvYuQWHcjoc3G7ARVU4sCuQkwHzusWlhby7RkWuvySYKQQzlgpC6s2sKiK7Q9000ddGcq0bxCkhN4/s1600/metal_print_bracket.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8t5LVzRpZiqeUwu0-CfsIqh_eKrGAJgKDZviger9butQvQ-j3CNhNzDnU0M-x9CvYuQWHcjoc3G7ARVU4sCuQkwHzusWlhby7RkWuvySYKQQzlgpC6s2sKiK7Q9000ddGcq0bxCkhN4/s1600/metal_print_bracket.jpg" /></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And seriously, about 30 minutes later I was done. This is one of those projects that, every time I walk by it now, I ask why I didn’t do it sooner. I’m so in love with our entryway now. It’s modern, colorful, full of my DIY treasures, and us.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7_CC6YMVlBz_9W-nPJZfUNnMQLnG8vD4-iA3vltWKYgA0f5JVV351nIa-ngvomBLNYflXDRM2D0B6nEQtAEQ174SFhlzg2XMqFKHgPlapB9suW6ZMGgmtzMpUpFTKAHmtg-VWDbv7PU/s1600/large_metal_wall_prints.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7_CC6YMVlBz_9W-nPJZfUNnMQLnG8vD4-iA3vltWKYgA0f5JVV351nIa-ngvomBLNYflXDRM2D0B6nEQtAEQ174SFhlzg2XMqFKHgPlapB9suW6ZMGgmtzMpUpFTKAHmtg-VWDbv7PU/s1600/large_metal_wall_prints.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1-TiwAAZktzFdp9ns6GfwZqCV0-qhzQtFgJ8SWJMgD5TDujQt_sDevmEth7VAYyxIUfZ3x-3NGr3tTEQkb2lcm2XoHe8HATQ0j5jm05j1XvcKEcSWdxyRboNhBkh02SRnXNv1SQNGh0/s1600/metal_midcentury_decor.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1-TiwAAZktzFdp9ns6GfwZqCV0-qhzQtFgJ8SWJMgD5TDujQt_sDevmEth7VAYyxIUfZ3x-3NGr3tTEQkb2lcm2XoHe8HATQ0j5jm05j1XvcKEcSWdxyRboNhBkh02SRnXNv1SQNGh0/s1600/metal_midcentury_decor.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OmETwtWHLP8dsiOhtWbbpHNHeG5q328JbIvJ58SLCAb_rOi5Fdisa4bWOteZDHQF6bj3jyma0bpvKolcR_u0pwzdbSL5KTMXFskgywIey9L93wS15w2s3Dt3oLAH0te10dsupvbfCdA/s1600/metal_prints_midcentury.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OmETwtWHLP8dsiOhtWbbpHNHeG5q328JbIvJ58SLCAb_rOi5Fdisa4bWOteZDHQF6bj3jyma0bpvKolcR_u0pwzdbSL5KTMXFskgywIey9L93wS15w2s3Dt3oLAH0te10dsupvbfCdA/s1600/metal_prints_midcentury.jpg" /></a></span>While They Snoozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-46895215548991229182015-08-24T14:12:00.001-04:002015-08-24T14:12:14.982-04:00Mid-Century Modern Dresser Makeover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A actually giggled when I watermarked this picture. Like the demand to steal it will be high. Better be on the safe side. ;) This is the aftermath of every box I've scavenged from the work garbage pile in the past few months, paired with various thrifted furniture pieces all meshed together like a giant game of Garage-Tetris. The boxes are for moving obviously (no giant cardboard DIY in the works as of yet) and for almost a year now I've been collecting and planning how our furniture will be in the <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/p/how-to-build-house-series.html">new house</a>. Included in those plans is this mid-century dresser I picked up at Salvation Army for $60. Sometime last year I lived out the drama of buying this beauty <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WhileTheySnooze/photos/pb.207097626097222.-2207520000.1440434586./425468047593511/?type=3&theater">live on Facebook</a> (originally priced around $125). It's a fun read.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And, he was a little bit justified in his cautious skepticism. There was quite a bit of damage to the veneer on top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Both sides and the middle were missing large chunks. However, besides being dirty and dusty, the drawers and legs were in great shape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Since I knew I wanted to paint the top and sides, I didn't bother replacing the missing veneer. Instead, I removed what wasn't securely attached and re-glued the rest back down. Then I filled the missing sections with wood filler. I've used several kinds before. This time I went with the new Elmer's purple variety (dries white).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It worked really well. Went on very smooth (sometimes wood filler can be a little gritty). The kids even helped a bit. Kaley takes her supervisor roll seriously. And it's Florida, we never wear shoes. I'm surprised he's wearing a shirt (however it is a swim shirt, haha).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So that's it. The rest of the piece just got a good cleaning and some Old English oil and it looks brand new. My "new" dresser/console table has currently bumped our old sofa table out of it's spot in our foyer while it waits for it's spot on the moving truck. I didn't dare drag it back into the Garage-Tetris chaos with it's new fresh finish.</span></div>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-b7cf9471-0d4a-8a09-24c1-36d413200b38" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with </span><a href="http://whoispollinate.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pollinate Media Group®</span></a><span style="font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="http://saraleedesserts.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sara Lee®</span></a><span style="font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and </span><a href="http://www.breyers.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Breyers®</span></a><span style="font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia </span><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">#</span><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">EasySimpleSweet</span><a href="http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #386eff; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm writing this post as the rest of my family is sleeping. And, duh, "While They Snooze" but this this it's because I can't sleep! We're in the home stretch of <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/p/how-to-build-house-series.html">building our home</a> and lately it's felt more like an extra full-time job full of decisions about finishes and money. I don't have time for anything extra what so ever right now. My normal weekday looks something like: wake up, go to work, leave work, pick up kids, meet a contractor at the house, call 4 people to set up other house appointments, cook dinner, baths, bed, repeat. Any extra cooking is certainly out of the question, including baking. However, I LOVE dessert so I've been thinking <i>out of the box</i> lately (you see what I did there, ha!) on ways to whip up special, yet really fast dessert ideas when you're swamped and company is on the way over.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In fact, my sister was just in town with her husband and 3 boys on their way back from vacationing in the Keys a couple days ago. My mom called the night before to tell me they would be over and could I bring dessert. This is one of those times a quick trip to Publix for <a href="http://goo.gl/Jh7vRR">Sara Lee®</a> Double Chocolate Pound Cake Slices and <a href="http://goo.gl/sTi5Zz">Breyers®</a> Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry ice cream would have come in real handy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Seriously, what kid (or adult!) doesn't love chocolate cake and ice cream? It's like the go-to of all desserts. And while I'm the kind of person that would devour chocolate pound cake presented to me in any form (utensils optional), I know there might be a desire by some to make it a little more fancy. So for that, I designed a few dessert-themed printables you can download for free.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Included in the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1lGRKodcEA1bDRvRHNVUE54Nlk/view?usp=sharing">downloadable PDF</a> are cupcake toppers, flags, popsicles, and table tents. The kids helped me cut everything out and glue them to the sticks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The popsicles are my favorite and I can see them being used for place cards or tucked in a napkin ring as a decoration. The kids have already claimed their favorites and use them to play house.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wow, it's been a while. Last I did an update post I was hoping for a cement slab. A lot has happened since then! We have windows and walls... and a roof, and a few other not-so-pretty-for-photography things but, it's looking like a house now and less like a mud pit. If you follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WhileTheySnooze">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/whiletheysnooze/">Instagram</a> you've seen some pictures. But I figured it was time for a post with all the fun (and not-so-fun) details. Wear your crappy shoes and coat yourself in bug spray; it's time to head out to the house.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last we chatted I was hoping for cement and we got some. It also poured that week (like I was going to need an ark) and of course delayed things a little. Say it with me, DE-LAY. At this point it rolls off the tongue like my kids' names do when someone starts smacking someone else. Building a house is the slowest process on earth. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Getting the slab poured </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">took a couple weeks longer than it was supposed to. It rained, they couldn't get the pump truck out in time, the crew needed to be available, yada yada. All those things needed to line up. The stars aligned, a rainbow appeared, a butterfly landed on my shoulder, and finally a giant slab was born. (or something like that)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There were a couple decisions I had to make pre-cement. First was, what was going in the kitchen island. Since my kitchen sink and dishwasher will be in the island, power and plumbing had to be run under the slab (no walls to run it through in an island). Then in the living room, I decided it would be a great idea to have an outlet in the floor. Since my couch will be "floating" and not against a wall, I wanted some place to plug in a couple lamps. However, the electrician needed to know that exact location of that outlet before the slab was poured. So in other words, he wanted me to go out into the dirt and weeds and mark where he needed to run his wires. If I was off in marking it, that outlet would end up in the middle of the hallway floor, in a bedroom on accident, or with my luck, next to a toilet. Seriously. How am I supposed to know where my couch is going to be, EXACTLY, when all I have to reference is a pile of dirt and some trees? I didn't even know if I was in the correct room. So, for that reason, I opted out of the floor outlet. We'll just have to live by candlelight I guess. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After the slab was dry (cured for a couple days) the concrete block went up. I swear those guys had the entire house built like a giant game of Lincoln Logs in a day. It was amazing. I absolutely loved being able to walk through my "front door" and seeing the house that I designed come to life. At this point, with all of the walls open, the house looked massive. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The next exciting step was when the roof trusses went up. We've already gained quite a reputation in the neighborhood since one of our contractors knocked out power to the entire street (yay) and the truss truck got stuck and had to be towed out of the neighbors' yard. Fantastic. I guess I know where to deliver some beer. But, aside from that, the truss guys were amazing. Like little swearing, shirtless, sweaty, monkeys climbing all over the trusses. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And speaking of... this post is WAY too long to get into the interior. That's for another day. Until then follow me on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/whiletheysnooze/">Pinterest</a> to see all of the ideas I've been saving up. I also frequently ask for advice on house decisions (wood floors in the kitchen?!) via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WhileTheySnooze">Facebook</a> so look for me there too and help a sister out! They say we might be moving at the end of next month but I'm not holding my breath. If we can be in for Halloween, I'll be happy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I bought this green love seat on Craig's List some time last year. When I saw the pictures of it on the post, I was thrilled. It was exactly what I had in mind for my husband's new office at the new house. And, it was only $75. I was so sold. I headed out on my lunch break the same day and picked it up. Now, I will be the first to admit, my excitement severely clouded my judgment. The owner already had the couch outside when I arrived. I never stepped foot in the house. If I had, I might have noticed the overwhelming smoke smell coming from the thing. I never asked about smoke. Seriously rookie error. As soon as it was loaded in my car and I drove away, the stench overwhelmed me. Windows down, I rolled into the first Target I passed and purchased Febreze as if that was even going to make a dent. Bahaha. I drove the rest of the way back to work spritzing over my shoulder as I drove.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For months I asked my Instagram peeps for advice. I tried baking soda, vinegar, and letting it soak in the sun. At this point, I still didn't think I was going to reupholster it so I tried whatever I could to salvage the beast. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">During these months my husband joked many times that he was going to throw it on the burn pile. (I'm pretty sure that the stink combined with the garage space it was taking up was fueling this desire.) I was determined to save her though. On top of the fabric being stinky, it was quite warn and cheap really. It was sort of a synthetic "velvet". Looked okay from a far, but up close it was kind of plastic-ey. Again, total judgement error on my part. I never would have bought this couch really realizing the condition it was in. All of these things lead me to try reupholstery. What do I have to lose right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The buttons that create the tufts on this couch are prong-back. Basically they just had two pieces of bendy metal keeping them in place. With a hard enough pull, they came right out. The seat was the first large piece to be removed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After the big pieces of fabric were removed the vomit factor was really kicked up a notch. O.M.G. What in holy DIY happened to this couch in its former life? I'm positive I do not want to know the answer to that question. Shall we zoom in? Ya, we should.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Have you recovered yet? I'll give you a minute. Deep breath. Okay, moving on. At some point I removed the legs. They were just held on with a few screws and came off pretty easily too with a drill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once I got all of the pieces off, I laid them in my driveway to really get the neighbors talking and to estimate how many yards of new fabric I would need to order. I think I ended up with something like 10 yards. I ordered <a href="https://www.onlinefabricstore.net/porto-velvet-charcoal-fabric-.htm" target="_blank">this gorgeous charcoal velvet</a> from <a href="http://onlinefabricstore.net/">onlinefabricstore.net</a>. I've ordered from them for almost all of my large sewing projects and I'm never disappointed. Huge selection, good prices, and delivered to my door. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Meanwhile, my naked couch went through more de-stink-ification. And, it worked remarkably well. Basically, I sprayed the entire thing in vinegar (I only had apple cider... seemed to work great) and left it in the sun for several days. It worked I tell ya. Stink free.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then I traced each piece leaving a little wiggle room and cut them out. Be sure that the old fabric and new fabric are facing the same direction for this step. You can see both the old and new fabric are right sides up for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ta dah! Old disgusting piece vs new fresh clean a-million-times-better piece on the right. I also transferred my notes from the old fabric over to the new piece too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then I considered recovering the old upholstery buttons but in the end decided it wasn't worth it and ordered these new ones on Amazon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So I started with the seat back and slipped my new buttons through the pre-punched holes. Then I started from the middle and smushed the button down into the foam (my husband helped a bit with the smushing). Once the metal prong backs poked through the foam in the back, I just bent open the two prongs and they stayed put.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Another little tool I found on Amazon is this thing, a "Quick Nailer Spacer". It basically holds 5 nails perfectly spaced for you while you hammer them in. However, it only works on straight lines so you're on your own for the curves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Done! I really can't believe I saved the "stink couch". I promise is does not have even a hint of stink anymore and it looks so good. Of course I learned a lot and there are a couple things I would do differently next time (cut the fabric with even more wiggle room than I did the first time) but I'm really happy with the end result.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This week myself and a few other DIY bloggers got the chance to partner up with The <a href="http://www.orlandorestore.org/" target="_blank">Habitat for Humanity Restore</a> here in Orlando </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">(1649 Florida Mall Avenue, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Orlando, FL 32809)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">. They asked us to basically shop around and see what I could DIY for ya'll. Um, yes. You see, when this Habitat store opened a couple years back, I think Katie (from </span><a href="http://www.sewwoodsy.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Sew Woodsy</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">) and I were the first ones in the door. We used to work (at our "real" jobs) quite close to there and well, who needs to eat lunch on lunch break when you can thrift shop? :) They carry a wide variety of items from household goods to home décor, furniture, and appliances. The store also accepts donations of these gently used goods. And the best part; all proceeds support Habitat’s mission of providing affordable homes for families in need. Win.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There were at least a hundred tiny sewing kits for 50 cents. So cute! And the hardware. Oh man. Must. Restrain. Self. There were so many good ones. Some for less than a buck! The burlap ribbon I thought would be a great 4th of July DIY. And the bins of just random parts always strike me as interesting. No idea what they are actually intended for but I'm sure one day I'll make something up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Alas, here's what I came home with. An awesome jewelry tree for Kaley's room for $6. She's already filled it. 2 brand new ceramic picture frames–one for my bedroom, the other for the guest room. Love the texture on those. A "j" hook I intend to DIY into something for my husband's (Jamey's) new office. And, a ginormous drum shade for $2! Okay, cheater alert. I actually got that drum shade like a year ago at the same Restore. Too good of a deal to pass up, and see... lamp hoarding pays off!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And last but not least, this gem. The tag said "coat rack" but it's screaming floor lamp to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So are you inspired to visit the <a href="http://www.orlandorestore.org/" target="_blank">Greater Orlando Restore</a>? I'll sweeten the deal. For everyone that donates to the ReStore and mentions this blog post, the store will provide $5 off your purchase of $20 or more. You could get 10 sewing kits for that $5! :) ha. A couple of my DIY blog buddies accepted the challenge too and DIYed their own Restore goodies. Hop around and check them out...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ya'll. I'm going on a cruise. Like going tomorrow. I know, crazy. It's the kids' spring break and I've been in laundry and packing mode all day. Flip flops, bathing suits, shorts, sun block– all packed. The kids even packed their own backpacks with "carry on" stuff. Included in Kaley's bag is the <a href="http://clvr.li/1BWg5fb" target="_blank">Kindle</a>. I never thought I'd see the day! Suddenly my budding 7-year-old reader is excited to read on vacation and asked if she could bring it. Wha what?! Um, yes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I think she's finally hit that point where it's not work to read anymore and she's discovered that books can be funny, scary, happy, exciting... everything a movie can be. So we got a Kindle this month (It's National Reading Month too!) with <a href="http://clvr.li/1BWg5fb" target="_blank">Amazon Free Time Unlimited</a>. Basically, for $2.99 a month, she can download thousands of chapter books specifically for her age without actually lugging them all around. Great for school since her homework is to read every night and we just can't get to the library weekly. Austin has even downloaded a few early readers for himself. We've only had the thing a few weeks and she's on her 5th book. I can't tell you how excited she was to find <i>Mr. Popper's Penguins</i>. (It's all the rage among 1st graders I tell ya.) They read it in her class a while back and now she's reading it to me at night. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, since I knew the cruise was coming up, and since I had some pretty cute fabric in my stash, I decided to take a crack at making a case for her new Kindle. Maybe she'll be even more inspired to take it more places. Here's what I did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm sure you can find the actual specs for a Kindle online but my tape was handy so I went old school. A Kindle is about 4 1/2" x 6 1/2". So I guess this step should really be called trust me and cut your fabric. ha.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I did a bunch of scribbly math on an old birthday invitation that was within I-don't-have-to-get-up proximity to figure out how I wanted this thing to work. Don't worry, that should not make sense. I just think it's fun to see the process. Measurements are below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cut both pieces of fabric and the interfacing into 19 1/2" x 8 1/2" rectangles.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You'll also need a piece of fabric for a pocket. That should be 6 1/2" x 4".</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Picture below shows everything except the pocket. My bad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There are 3 folds along the case. Measuring from left to right on the fabric that you want to be the inside of the case (the long direction), mark the folds at:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I drew mine with a light pencil but you could use pins or chalk or whatever. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This step is kind of optional but I wanted the closing flap to be fancy. Stack your lining fabric, interfacing and outer fabric on top of each other. Fabrics face right sides out. On the 3" section we marked out (shown in blue), I freehanded a shape (in yellow). I just started from the center, and ended at the pencil line I drew. Then I cut that out (through all 3 layers).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then I folded the whole thing in half lengthwise and cut the other half so it was symmetrical.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Step 4:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Add bias tape to the pocket.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just sandwich it around the 6 1/2" side of the fabric you want to be the top of the pocket and sew. Trim the ends even with the fabric.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Step 5:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Add the pocket.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For this step you just want to work with the lining fabric and interfacing. Ditch the outer fabric for a bit so the pocket stitching doesn't show through on the front of the finished case. Fold the sides of the pocket under 1/2" so the pocket fits nicely in the 5 1/2" section you have marked out on the case (second section, next to the fancy flap you just made). You don't have to hem the bottom, it will be sewn into bias tape soon :) Pin in place and sew around 3 sides.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is what the back should look like. Stitching showing on the interfacing, not the pretty outer fabric. Once you admire your work, stick all three layers back together again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This step is pretty simple. Sew a quick line of bias tape on the opposite end of the fancy flap :) Like so. All 3 layers should be in that bias tape.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Step 7:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Fold over the Kindle pocket.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is the pocket that's going to hold the Kindle. This is the line we drew at 14 1/2". Fold and press. You might need to pin it in place.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Step 8:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Woo hoo, last step! I started at the bottom, just under the pocket and added bias tape around the whole thing. This is how I handle corners. I just kind of fold and crease until it looks neat and keep sewing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I added a couple felt buttons for decoration and some Velcro to keep the thing closed (shhhh, don't tell, they're hot glued). Totally optional but I think they finish it off. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I still can't get over the screen. When we first opened it I thought there was a sticker on it! haha It really does look like a book page.</span><br />
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While They Snoozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-39850906566662864282015-03-16T10:43:00.001-04:002015-03-16T10:43:50.355-04:00Adding Indian Inspired Color<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If we're secret BFFs via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WhileTheySnooze?ref=hl" target="_blank">While They Snooze on Facebook</a> then you might know the walls are up at <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/p/how-to-build-house-series.html" target="_blank">the new house</a>. And ever since I've been able to physically walk around in my shell of a house, I've been planning what furniture will fit where– including my $100 thrifted gem of a couch. The thing is, I love color. And, well, this lovely shade of yellow beige isn't exactly doing it for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So I had/have plans to completely reupholster the thing in navy blue velvet. Yes, one giant blue couch. 75% of me thinks it's going to be gorgeous. The other 25% is scared people. I'm scared. What if I get sick of it? What if my tastes change? What if blue suddenly turns into the hunter green and mauve of the 80's and in 5 years my living room looks like a scene from Family Ties?? I just don't know!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just in case, I'm considering a plan B: Incorporating the saturated colors I love through decor and accessories and leaving the large pieces neutral. (Wimp) I know. But I think it could be awesome. I love the jewel tones of Indian clothing. My entire wedding was actually inspired by Indian sari's. It was bright green and hot pink... just ask my bridesmaids. I'm pretty sure those dresses never got worn again. :) I think I can pull the same thing off with <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/search.do?query=indian+decor" target="_blank">Indian decor</a> in my home without overwhelming the entire space (or my husband).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A few weeks back when I was shopping the <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/category/food-and-drink/international-favorites/indian-food.do" target="_blank">International Food</a> section at World Market for my <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/2015/01/rustic-chic-oscar-party-with-free.html" target="_blank">Oscars party</a>, I may have eyed some of the Indian-made items above. That geometric pillow at the top has my name all over it. Love it. I think even with the yellow-beige couch I could pull off the warm, jewel-toned look I have in my head. What do you think? Am I crazy? Need some inspiration?</span><br />
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While They Snoozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-61773607156956153542015-03-03T06:54:00.003-05:002015-03-03T08:43:34.674-05:00Flea Market Swap: Old Records and a Shower Curtain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: left;">Swap it like it's hot! It's here! Today is day 2 of the Flea Market Swap challenge where 33 lovely bloggers (whole list is at the bottom of the post) went out thrift store shopping and sent their finds to other bloggers to transform into something more than neglected nicknacks. </span><a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/2014/09/diy-memo-center-recycling-flea-market.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">I participated last go round and ran into quite the craft fails along the way.</a><span style="text-align: left;"> I think I pulled it out though in the end. I think. Anyway... this round was much more successful! :) Today the 7 blogs above show off their stuff... come see!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Emily from <a href="http://twopurplecouches.com/" target="_blank">Two Purple Couches</a> sent me my goods--> 4 old records and a striped shower curtain :) Try as I might, an idea combining the two items just didn't happen. So I tackled the records first.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I had this awesome idea for navy and gold candle holders that in my head was going to get <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/whiletheysnooze/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> aflutter. Seriously. I was going to be famous. So, I hit up the garage and got some metallic gold spray paint and a flat navy that I used in my son's room. Normally I'm a Rust-Oleum fan but they just don't make this shade and finish of blue. Anyway, I crossed the streams and used both.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Turns out records sprayed metallic gold do look amazing. Records sprayed flat blue... not so much. The different records took the color differently and well, they just looked like poo. So, I tossed one that there was no coming back from and sprayed over the other with more gold. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then, I got a small pack of round mirrors from Hobby Lobby for like $3 and glued them to the center of the records. I can't decide if I like them better as chargers for my entryway table or if I'm going to stick them to the wall as mirrors. Either way they up the glam in here. (Just look past the play tent and plastic princess heals as you walk in... it's cool).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I got that clock at a garage sale and the vase at Goodwill... both $1! :) It's a thrift extravaganza really.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now on to the shower curtain! Backstory: A couple weeks ago I chaperoned my daughter's 1st grade field trip to LEGOLAND. They discouraged the kids from bringing their full-sized backpacks on the trip for fear that they'd get sick of carrying them around and end up piled on the poor chaperones all day. (smart teachers) But, they were allowed to bring small bags to carry snacks and little stuff. Anyway, a lot of the kids had mini-sized backpacks. And, my kid did not. So naturally she's been asking for one ever since. Enter shower curtain transformation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I probably only used 1/4 of the entire curtain and sort of made it up as I went. The entire project took about an hour and she loves it! I'll post the full tutorial later this week should you come across shower curtains that need new life too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I used a shoelace for the drawstring closure, hot glued some wood beads on the ends, and added a pocket to the outside. It's now ready for juice boxes and squeeze apple sauce. Bring on the next trip.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hey! It's been a while since I gave you a run down of the great <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/p/how-to-build-house-series.html" target="_blank">decade-long building adventure</a>. Last we left off we were <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/2014/07/series-part-3-fill-dirt.html" target="_blank">eyeballs deep in dirt</a>. That has since been smoothed out and the actual construction is under way. In between there we also managed to get ourselves a building loan (in October) which is a post I've had in draft for months. It's coming, one day... but honestly, it's boring and what am I going to show you pictures of? Me signing papers? Maybe I can set the post to music and offer prizes and snacks at the end. That should jazz some people up. Anyway.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A few weeks later with new plans in-hand (Christmas happened to fall in-between), we were approved and got our permit. The first order of business was scraping all of the plants off of the pad that had grown up and digging the footers. Here are the kids </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">working on their dance moves</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> in the living room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When I pulled up this day I was in disbelief. It had been years and years of visiting this property and only ever seeing the same tress and dirt; Never an indication of a house. But this day was different. It was actually happening! A tear almost made its way out. Almost (I'm not a cryer). On top of that, I could for the first time, see the actual size of the house. It's WAY different than staring at it on a piece of paper. My first impression was that the house is much wider than I was anticipating. We're a little closer to the neighbors than I pictured and did I mention one of them has a rooster? I guess we'll get used to that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then, once that's dry, a couple layers of cinderblock go on top of that (which I've learned is called a stem wall). There's Kaley running in from what will be the front door and Austin is no doubt burying some treasure (cement chips, rocks, a cigarette package) in what will be the master bedroom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And the kids have found numerous ways to entertain themselves while we visit the house. The all involve getting filthy, lots of laundry, and several wet wipes in the car. I'm also starting quite the cement rock collection. Just check the cup holders in the car. Beautifully curated I tell ya.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We also had to have a few more trees removed. :( Bummer. Once the footers were in place it was clear to see they were way too close to the house. Several people kept referring to them as "lightning rods". Always comforting. This is one of those unexpected things that causes delays and costs more money. I'm starting to understand why people say construction projects take twice as long and cost twice as much as planned. This is what the side yard looked like after tree removal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And finally, any plumbing and electrical that needed to go into the ground was done and inspected. They got the plumbing done in one day which I thought was impressive. How the heck do you look at a pile of dirt and know where to put the toilet? I guess that's why they're professionals. ;) It's fun to see where the kitchen sink and bathrooms will be. I'm expecting the slab to be poured tomorrow but not holding my breath. The theme of this project seems to be "delay" so if they do... I'll be pleasantly surprised and sure to post really thrilling cement photos for you on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WhileTheySnooze" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Here's to flowing cement tomorrow!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a sponsored post written by me for <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/" target="_blank">Cost Plus World Market</a>... my BFF for new affordable home stuff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, are you going to watch the Oscars? Are you a movie lover and vowed to watch all of the Best Picture nominees before the show? Do you not care and just tune in for the clothes and an excuse to drink <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/category/food-and-drink/wine-beer.do" target="_blank">wine</a>? ;) Whatever your Oscar style, The Academy Awards are a great reason to have some friends over, sip a few libations, and share a bite or ten.</span><br />
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Last year I designed some <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/2014/02/oscar-party-printables.html" target="_blank">Oscar Party Printables</a> in sort of a glam gold traditional Oscar style. This year I decided to change things up a bit. Lots of you know <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/p/how-to-build-house-series.html" target="_blank">I'm in the midst of building a house</a>. In my head, it's going to be a country chic modern farmhouse mixed with a little sparkle. In reality it's a pile of dirt and rebar at the moment... but not for long. In preparation for the day when I can finally paint and bring in the pretty stuff, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/whiletheysnooze/new-house/" target="_blank">I've been pinning my butt off</a> and rustic chic is definitely the direction I'm headed. Needless to say, I've been rather inspired by rustic chic modern country design lately and decided to design this year's Oscar party to match.</span><br />
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Once you've got your invites sent (I left space so you could add your par-tay info) head to World Market! For years I've been shopping there for home decor and furniture but they've got a really great selection for <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/category/dining-kitchen/entertaining-essentials.do" target="_blank">entertaining essentials</a> as well. I headed out early on a Saturday morning and practically had the store to myself. Kid-free, coffee in hand, unhampered shopping– this could be what heaven looks like.</span><br />
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The hardest part was not filling my cart. <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/metal+hand-stamped+serving+forks%2C+set+of+2.do" target="_blank">These hand-stamped serving pieces</a> really caught my eye. The imperfect hand-stamped lettering really gives them a rustic feel while still being fancy enough for a party. I put a couple in my cart and took pictures of the rest... because normal people do that.</span><br />
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After picking up a <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/circular-cheese-board-and-tool-set.do" target="_blank">new cheese board</a>, some <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/search.do?query=buffet+napkins" target="_blank">napkins</a>, and my gorgeous new <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/gold+mirrored+butler+tray.do" target="_blank">butler's tray</a> (more on that later) that I moved on to the ginormous food and wine section. I could shop here for hours. I settled on a few quick appetizer bites, like <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/volpi-prosecco-salami-2c-set-of-6.do" target="_blank">Volpi Prosecco Salami</a> from Italy to pair with my cheese, some specialty chocolates for dessert, and <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/category/food-and-drink/wine-beer.do" target="_blank">wine</a>.</span><br />
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To keep with the rustic chic theme, I tried to pair sophisticated/glam/sleek items with more textural and natural elements. Here the <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/circular-cheese-board-and-tool-set.do" target="_blank">circular cheese board</a> is paired with the sleek <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/tasting-square-plates-set-of-4.do" target="_blank">tasting plate</a> and <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/vintage-style-pie-server-2a.do" target="_blank">vintage-style</a> serving tongs.</span><br />
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Serving a sparkling wine with store-bought appetizers always ups the glam factor too. I purchased <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/risata-moscato-dasti.do" target="_blank">Risata Moscato d'Asti</a> because I like my bubbly on the sweeter side.</span><br />
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I love the detail on the little metal frame around the outside and the fact that it's substantial enough to act as a side table also. And the best part? Drumroll.... </span><br />
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The tray part comes off the stand! Oh, the possibilities. Seriously, I can't wait for our new dining room to be done just so I can move this in. Also, if you're wondering, the <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/pacific+blue+elliott+wingback+chair.do" target="_blank">lovely teal chair</a> in the background is also from World Market. I might have treated myself a few months back :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So are you inspired to throw a rustic chic Oscar get together of your own? It really is the easiest of parties to throw. Late enough that you don't have to serve dinner, the entertainment is on TV, and it's on a weeknight so no one stays too late. It's a win- win- win if you ask me. haha. To help you get in the movie-loving spirit, World Market is hosting the <a href="http://www.worldmarketsweepstakes.com/" target="_blank">Movie Lovers </a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.worldmarketsweepstakes.com/" target="_blank">Sweepstakes</a>. If you head over you can Enter to win one of 4 Weekly Grand Prize Packages:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure to take pictures at your Oscar shindig and share them using the hashtag #MovieLovers so I can see what you did! :) Happy watching.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So I feel like my oldest kid is right on that line of thinking I'm the coolest person ever and being totally embarrassed by me. At the ripe old age of 7, my "I love you"s out the car window in the mornings get a stabbing side-eye instead of a loving response in front of classmates. Holding hands? Not if there is a chance someone her age might see her. Heaven forbid they think she is a "baby". But at home I get asked to play school, or dolls, or barbies hourly. She loves to have me read to her, and brush her hair, and snuggle at bedtime. I know little by little, those things too will go in favor of independence and teenage rebellion, but right now I'm hanging on. That's why making time for family activities now is kind of a big deal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This week, thanks to some chilly weather and seemingly never-ending rain (I thought I lived in The Sunshine State?), we planned a family-tastic movie night at home along with do-it-yourself snacks, and an easy craft to help keep those snacks out of your couch cushions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I started at Walmart on my lunch break the other day because I knew that <a href="http://goo.gl/Vn9BiV" target="_blank">The Boxtrolls</a> came out on DVD this week (plus we needed TP). I've mastered the whole park at the garden center and run through the back isles technique to make sure I make it back in time for those 1:00pm meetings. So, while gripping TP with my elbow under one arm, and balancing some groceries with the other, I added the DVD and some Pop Secret to my pile then cruised through checkout like a working mom ninja.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Next, I designed a little popcorn box printable in the style of The Boxtrolls to make with the kids before the movie. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1lGRKodcEA1Nk5CVEstYzZQQkU/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click here to download the free PDF.</a> The box will print out on two pieces of paper. It would be awesome if you had card stock, but no sweat if you don't. We used crappy printer paper and it worked just fine. You'll just need some scissors and a glue stick to assemble. Relatively mess free. Score.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Join both pieces together. It doesn't matter which piece is on top when they slide together. Just add some glue to the other flaps now and between the bottom pieces and you're in business.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once our boxes were assembled, we filled 'em up with Pop Secret and added a few sweet mixings as a special treat. You can get <a href="http://goo.gl/Vn9BiV" target="_blank">The Boxtrolls</a> DVD and the same 10-count box of Pop Secret Home-Style Popcorn I got (it's yummy) at Walmart while supplies last. You know you'll be there this week getting TP and shampoo anyway. ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I also made up a quick "popcorn" banner too while I was in the design mood. <b><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1lGRKodcEA1V0VlZWdHMDFBd0U/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click here to download the banner.</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now someone lay off the fast forward button because she just can't possibly be this old already.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Navy, gray, and gold... with pops of teal. I've been planning our master bedroom in my head for months now. A few weeks ago I posted the duvet cover I bought in a post-Christmas stupor from Urban Outfitters on <a href="http://instagram.com/whiletheysnooze/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Did you know they sell house stuff? I didn't until recently and find it way better than their, ahem, clothes. Anyway, it's navy and on backorder until February (booooo!). So, while I patiently wait for the thing, I decided to recover the two pillows that have been on our bed forever so they'd jive if it ever arrives. That's a lie... they're only on the bed when we make the bed which is like 4 times a month. It's really like, the pillows that are always on the floor in the corner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here's what they looked like before. Brown with white waves on one side and white with brown waves on the other. Totally not good with my soon-to-be navy loveliness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">They first made an appearance way back in <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/2011/05/tutorial-duvet-cover.html" target="_blank">one of my first blog posts </a>when I made our duvet cover in our old house. Aww, memories (and bad photography). Very beige and brown.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I took the old covers off the old pillows and measured. Super easy. They were 26" square so I added a couple inches for seams and mess-ups and cut my fabric 28" square. To make two pillows you'll need 4 squares of fabric (2 fronts and 2 backs).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I chose a bright blue and green ikat for the fronts and leftover fabric <a href="http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/2013/07/how-to-make-pocket-top-curtains.html" target="_blank">from the curtains I made for our bedroom</a> on the back. This way I can flip them over if I get tired of one side.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You could probably do this later or you might not need to do it at all if your fabric isn't wrinkly but mine was pretty bad so I pressed 'em a bit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Figure out where your zipper is going to go. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is what the zipper looks like in the package. Pick one that's about 4" to 6" smaller than the width of your pillow. This is a 22" zipper for a 26" pillow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The zipper goes at the bottom of the pillow. So, put your two squares of fabric together, right sides together. If your fabric has a pattern, make sure you've got it going the direction you want it to go. Then lay your zipper on top of the two squares of fabric, at the bottom of the pillow, a couple inches from the edge. Like this. Center the zipper between the two sides.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We're not attaching the zipper yet, we're just using it to measure right now. Place a pin just inside the metal stops on both sides of the zipper. Don't pin the zipper yet, just the two layers of fabric.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sew the little space outside of the pins.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My seam allowance is 1 inch so I sewed from the pin toward the edge of the fabric, 1" in from the edge. Like this. Backstitch at the start and stop of this little seam so it stays put.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Do the other side the exact same way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We just did the little space outside of the pins (I marked the pins in pink), now you're going to connect those two seams. This time however, increase the stitch length all the way on your machine and don't backstitch. We want this seam to come out easily. (Just pretend that line is really straight.) When you're done with this, remember to put your stitch length back to normal for the rest of the project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now that the bottom of your pillow is sewn together, press that seam open flat. Like this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now, with the pillow squares still laying open flat, place the zipper right on top of that seam you just pressed open. The zipper should be face down. Like this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">To do this you'll need a zipper foot. This is what mine looks like. It's skinny. Like half the size of the other foots.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A zipper foot has two sides. A left and right. If you're sewing on the left side of the zipper (like I am in this picture) the foot is over to the left. That way the needle comes down on the right side of the foot so you can sew right up next to the zipper. Like this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I used the end of a small paint brush to shove it back since my giant man-fingers would't fit. Once you get it behind the needle, continue sewing to the end. Remember to backstitch to keep everything together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now swap your foot over (this takes a second... check your manual, it should pop right on and off really easily) and sew the other side of the zipper. In this case I'm sewing down the right so my foot is moved over to the right so the needle comes down close to the right side of the zipper teeth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Grab your seam ripper and pick open the loose basting stitch we added between the the pins earlier. It should come out really quickly and your zipper will appear as if by magic. Notice my not-so-stellar sewing job there. Whatevs! It doesn't have to be perfect to work! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Before you do this, <b>open the zipper</b>! If you don't, you won't be able to flip your pillow right side out. (Been there, done that) Well, you might be able to shimmy the zipper open but it won't be easy. Trust me. You're totally almost done! Once the remaining three sides are sewn up as normal, clip the corners diagonally (so there's not a ton of fabric jammed up in the corners preventing a nice crisp edge). Then, flip the whole thing right side out and YOU'RE DONE!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So instead of buying whole new pillows or paying some store too much for their covers, I hope you'll try to make your own! Let me know how it goes and I'll let you know if my duvet ever arrives. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's a new year! Time for resolutions and fresh starts and new running shoes because you <i><b>are</b></i> going to stick with it this year. Time to get those <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/whiletheysnooze/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> projects done and clear out the clutter. Time to eat better, spend more time "unplugged", and save money. Time to plan that great vacation (finally), do more for me, and have more date nights. Try some new recipes, curb the road rage, and read? I may have a couple or 5 of those things on my list starting this January. (Already bought the running shoes but I can't guarantee I'll find the time to read). Can I read while I run? Hmmm. Might help the road rage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Included in that fresh start umbrella is the blog. I'm going to try some new things and let you know a little more about me. I'm funny (I think) or at least I have a good sense of humor and I'm funny looking. I think that counts. Anyway. Rather than list out my resolutions for this year (75% of which I know will probably drop off sometime around February when the Valentine's Day candy starts rolling in) I figured I'd start by giving you a top 10 about me. At least then you'll know if you like me or not. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be in love by #6 and if not, have a beer or two and read them again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>#1.</b> I'm 33. I got married at 25. Had my first baby at 26 and my second at 28. This factory has been closed for 5 years now. It will not be reopening unless I fall into that .01% that magically override surgical procedures. And I never win anything (money or embryos included) so I don't see that happening.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>#2.</b> I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis a few years ago. Google that, the pics should be fun. Because of that, I dabble somewhere between the Paleo Diet and gluten free most of the time. So far, I haven't been able to kick the meds but that's my goal. Figuring out my "trigger-free" diet is going to take time. My love of dark chocolate and half and half in my coffee is making it a little difficult.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>#3.</b> I have big feet. Size 10. When I try on shoes they look nothing like the size 6 they have as the floor model shoe. I buy a lot of shoes based on how small they make my feet look. Bowling ally shoe guys and skating rink skate attendants judge. I know they do. I'm on to you shoe rental people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>#4.</b> I don't get grossed out or offended easily. Poop jokes, excessive gas, raunchy comments... usually all comedy gold. I've cleaned up every bodily fluid children can produce without gagging (sometimes in amazingly large volumes for such a tiny body). However, sticking my hand in the garbage disposal to remove something jammed up is where I draw the line. That grosses me out just typing it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>#5.</b> I have no tattoos but several holes/scars where piercings of my late teens used to be.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>#6.</b> I love thrift stores and Goodwill but have started to realize not everyone else shares my affinity. After my 4th or 5th semi-grossed out wide eye stare from a stranger, who complimented something I was wearing or one of my kids was wearing and I proudly announced "I got that at Goodwill for a buck!", I've stopped announcing it. I just say thank you and keep it to myself that I'm a smarter shopper than they are. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>#7.</b> I can move my eyes independently of one another. I thought all people could do this until I did it one day and freaked some people out. It gives me a slight headache but hey, anything to entertain a crowd.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>#8.</b> I get motion sickness ALL THE TIME. On a boat, in a car, landing in a plane (my palms just got sweaty on that one), at amusement parks, on a playground swing. If it spins, forget it. I probably can't even watch. I blame my 5th grade field trip to Kennedy Space Center on this. I was chosen to do "the spinning chair" and I think I almost died. Thanks space camp.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>#9.</b> I don't have a favorite color. How could anyone just pick one? There are different colors for different things, no one is good for being my favorite for all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>#10.</b> I've visited somewhere around 15 countries (some of Europe post-college is a fog and I'm too lazy to get out a map and count accurately right now) and I can't wait to visit more with my kids... as soon as they are old enough to realize we are in another country and what a country is... and how much that gelato is costing. Until then, day trips to Disney, the park, and our backyard are good.</span><br />
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While They Snoozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-40729401749898294262014-12-10T21:54:00.000-05:002014-12-11T08:34:30.154-05:00Printable Lunch Box Notes<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of <a href="http://izea.it/l1Nbh" rel="nofollow">BIC®</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's officially crazy holiday season around here. Just this week we have three holiday-related school events, a couple doctor's appointments, a 5-year-old's cowboytastic birthday party (why did I have a kid in Decemeber again?), a work Christmas party, and all the other regular hustle and bustle that Christmas brings. I've been yelling the words "hurry" and "c'mon" more than I'd like to admit. (Yep, that mom.) So when things get this busy, it's easy to forget the little things that really matter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">To celebrate this month of #BICMerryMarking, they created a downloadable booklet full of colorful, inspirational ideas for you and your family. From simple thank you notes to personalized gift tags to colorful pay-it-forward ideas, BIC's Merry Marking shares oodles of bright creations. Simple ideas that mean a lot when you're short on time but want to show others you care. Pretty much exactly how I've been feeling towrds the fam lately. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">BIC Mark-it™ permanent markerkers come in lots of bring colors plus metallics. Shiny! One idea that stood out to me as little way to show the kids I'm thinking about them, was lunch box notes. While she'd never admit it, whenever I have left a note in my daughter's lunch box, I find it several days later stuffed in her back pack. Awwww. So cute. (side note: that reaction is probably why she never tells me this kind of thing) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I designed a few coloring-book-style notes this time and printed them out to color by hand.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1lGRKodcEA1QXUxVU9aQU1INEU/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> to download the free printable lunch box notes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This time I used only #SummerMelon (sounds delish, doesn't it?) to color their notes, like the Merry Marking pages showed. I think it might be neat to choose a different color each time I try one of the ideas.</span><br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1lGRKodcEA1QXUxVU9aQU1INEU/view?usp=sharing%3Edownload%20the%20free%20printable%20lunch%20box%20notes%3C/a%3E.%C2%A0%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cimg%20alt="><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQY818mYhmrbmdIYYtYRJUVQWx2MZntdZiB42ZV9gqAq2MHXeQ8P02wimO6a1e_jpnXfsFRYrftMK177oEPqJH6WkEkSBna4TLuhI2A6pF1YIYsDEFBve74mUkMRs2lY2Ox9LqH1GfveE/w451-h673-no/Free_lunchbox_notes.jpg" style="height: 895px; width: 600px;" /></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I backed each note with some colorful scraps of paper and tied a small ribbon in the corner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So simple yet meaningful when days get rushed. <a data-cke-saved-src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6MKDoBau0czPeaiRhvpkhfHk4uLGAGBJAZETk-rotpl-bdqehc4no2mfVmapWqeMRERYrx9unpuJ7ayKyZ8q3Jb-aMtwl1Tt2JqnPZ_vXfcfREkmoVQXwBQezZQ40mjUep8zD2wJPv0/w451-h673-no/BIC_Summer_Melon.jpg" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1lGRKodcEA1QXUxVU9aQU1INEU/view?usp=sharing%3Edownload%20the%20free%20printable%20lunch%20box%20notes%3C/a%3E.%C2%A0%3C/p%3E%20%3Cp%3E%3Cimg%20alt=" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6MKDoBau0czPeaiRhvpkhfHk4uLGAGBJAZETk-rotpl-bdqehc4no2mfVmapWqeMRERYrx9unpuJ7ayKyZ8q3Jb-aMtwl1Tt2JqnPZ_vXfcfREkmoVQXwBQezZQ40mjUep8zD2wJPv0/w451-h673-no/BIC_Summer_Melon.jpg">Click here to </a><a href="http://izea.it/l1Nbg" rel="nofollow">get the booklet of merry marking and a coupon to start marking</a>. What ideas will you be inspired to try? I'd like to nominate friends, coworkers, bosses, moms, students, and teachers to try some Merry Marking this month. You never know who's day you're making bright.</span><br />
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