tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52671516803843128322024-03-13T10:34:53.776-07:00Stella & Graydecorating and other adventures in mommyland.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-88002176108767730872013-03-31T16:30:00.000-07:002013-03-31T16:30:05.584-07:00the one about Easter and baby humans...<div style="text-align: center;">
It's been awhile but as you can see I've been growing a baby human so have been a little busy :)</div>
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I've been pinteresting, hoping to find the perfect DIY inspiration to warm up our Master. I'm really into the reclaimed wooden headboards, either cut out pattern or a major wall statement.</div>
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I love the coziness below via lizmarieblog.com and super adore the duvet, its Target circa 2012.</div>
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This one is not exactly "warm" or king sized, but love the shape.</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-51950277887491030612013-02-20T18:18:00.001-08:002013-02-20T18:18:33.199-08:00The one about the toy explosion...<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm not even going to start with showing you a picture of our living room...just close your eyes....toys. </div>
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That's all i need to say, just imagine a living room and imagine an explosion that has distributed Barbie shoes and mini princess dresses into every crevice. I don't even want to get into what I find in the couch cushions, I'm sparing you, just believe me, from the physical sight of this that will draw even the strongest mommy to tears.</div>
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So I need a storage solution that will also be aesthetically cohesive with my space. Where does one go for such inspiration? Why Pinterest of course!</div>
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Really leaning towards something canvas and/or metal. Really bummed the RE number was so much moolah. The search shall continue. Wish me luck.</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-10977239090605493872013-02-06T16:37:00.003-08:002013-02-06T16:40:05.914-08:00The one where I guest blogged at Plum Shabby...<div style="text-align: center;">
This was so fun! Check out my Valentine's date night outfits over on the <a href="http://www.plumshabby.com/" target="_blank">Plum Shabby</a> blog!</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-74022347618217224842013-02-02T19:02:00.002-08:002013-02-02T19:02:58.060-08:00The one where I brag about my thumb...So it's been almost 5 months since I purchased my three fabulous succulents and they are still ALIVE. Many interior plants have met a tragic end at my hands, but these three are thriving. That's because they are related to the cacti you might say. Yes, yes this is true, but I've also been known to "over-love" my plants when not completely neglecting them and these guys havent yet drowned, so all in all I'm pretty pumped.<br />
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Now that my thumb is greening up a bit, I am ready for spring and for Home Depot to get in lots of presh interior plants and trees (don't ask me why they seasonally supply interior plants because that, friends, I do not know). They are so much more reasonable than the nurseries and usually more bang for your buck on size!<br />
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xx, SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-88351560932111190802013-01-19T17:47:00.001-08:002013-01-19T17:47:56.529-08:00The one where I'm seeing red...<div style="text-align: center;">
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There are few things I love more than ogling at the gorgeous looks at a red carpet. The hair, the accessories (occasionally in the form of male arm candy) and of course the gowns. </div>
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I've never been a huge fan of red dresses, maybe because I've never been able to pull them off well myself or perhaps similarly to the dreadful haircuts my mother so kindly helped me sport in my tween years I had a scarring cardinal wardrobe moment, but this years Golden Globes was flocked with shades of red and I didn't hate it!</div>
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And then there are the muted gowns that are ANYTHING but muted. Julianne Hough and Amy Adams were standouts packing a major punch in their creamy hues.</div>
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And I need to give a shout out to my favorite show on network tv...SMASH!</div>
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Have you taken time to watch the 1st hour of the 2 hour season premiere on <a href="http://www.nbc.com/smash/video/on-broadway/n31452/" target="_blank">NBC</a>.com? If you said no, slap your hand, grab a glass of bubbly and your nearest wifi'd device because it was spectacular!</div>
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And they are all so different and so stunning, I loved their chosen styles which flattered them all respectively.</div>
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In other fashion news, I went shopping today for a little guest post I'll be doing next month over at <a href="http://www.plumshabby.com/" target="_blank">Plum Shabby</a>. Stay tuned.</div>
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<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-53753508744108494122013-01-12T15:07:00.001-08:002013-01-12T15:20:25.859-08:00The one where I return from a long bloggy hiatus.It has been 18 months since I last blogged and a lot has happened!<br />
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New job.<br />
Hubs joined Army Nat'l Guard.<br />
New house.<br />
Stella is 3! <br />
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I'm excited to be back. I want to bring a little more to the mix this go round and hope to gain back some followers :) <br />
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xxSarah <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sHe-b4KI0-M/UPHvLQNz9HI/AAAAAAAAAX4/ejB2K-8ULEI/s640/blogger-image--523398454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sHe-b4KI0-M/UPHvLQNz9HI/AAAAAAAAAX4/ejB2K-8ULEI/s640/blogger-image--523398454.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WoVFsCmFzoU/UPHvJ1UPkWI/AAAAAAAAAXw/Ibqpidpm0Xw/s640/blogger-image-2014631307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WoVFsCmFzoU/UPHvJ1UPkWI/AAAAAAAAAXw/Ibqpidpm0Xw/s640/blogger-image-2014631307.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tameYSIIFRE/UPHvMRCfa-I/AAAAAAAAAYA/Tc8VPywb95s/s640/blogger-image-995235404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tameYSIIFRE/UPHvMRCfa-I/AAAAAAAAAYA/Tc8VPywb95s/s640/blogger-image-995235404.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QP8IA0Dwg3g/UPHvNkH6pCI/AAAAAAAAAYI/6TiKI3KyYTY/s640/blogger-image-45857343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QP8IA0Dwg3g/UPHvNkH6pCI/AAAAAAAAAYI/6TiKI3KyYTY/s640/blogger-image-45857343.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Dm28NqDz6WI/UPHvI-jQLLI/AAAAAAAAAXo/HTmgM8AMqiI/s640/blogger-image-1363328935.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Dm28NqDz6WI/UPHvI-jQLLI/AAAAAAAAAXo/HTmgM8AMqiI/s640/blogger-image-1363328935.jpg" /></a></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-33488775920441681392011-07-18T14:57:00.000-07:002011-07-18T14:58:10.832-07:00The one about Colorsnap...<div style="text-align: center;">I just saw via Pinterest that Sherwin Williams has an app to find the paint color that corresponds to real life colors. Sounds pretty awesome to me! It says it works on Blackberry but I am so over my BB and will only do this once I have fully appleized my life and added an iphone to my arsenal (hopefully in next month or two). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">check it out <a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/do_it_yourself/paint_colors/paint_color_palette/colorsnap/index.jsp?email=April28MobileApps_e&WT.mc_id=SWApril28Landing_ColorSnap">here</a></td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, check it out, let me know if you have it or plan to try it, I wonder how accurate it is.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxSarah</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-33775999814643162452011-07-07T16:47:00.000-07:002011-07-07T16:47:08.420-07:00The one about all the stuff I saw while shopping but didn't buy...<div style="text-align: center;">*disclaimer: horrid photos, please don't hold my BB's camera against me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">task lamps, for around $40-$50, great deal and very similar to those sold PB/WS.</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pier 1</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">faux Mora (grandmother) clock, about an inch thick. cute. Once featured in a Country Living sweepstake.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">table top Mora. Not diggin floral print, but love otherwise.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">slip covered slipper chair. Really like the color palette of this cover.</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Southeastern Salvage</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">metal dining chairs (that I've been pining over!)...only $78!! Similar at PB are $245/ea.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">garden bench. these were about twice the size of all the other ones I've seen (more apropos for actual side table use) and these were only $68! Cheapest by far!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I never thought I'd be so good at walking away...but if you've read my last post, I'm trying to veer away from unplanned purchases as they tend to turn sour.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxSarah</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-30098422318773322212011-06-29T15:16:00.000-07:002011-06-29T15:16:57.246-07:00The one where I ponder...and ad lib.....Do you ever get half way through a really extensive project just to think, hmmm, am I making a HUGE mistake, I don't really even like [insert color]...and this [insert large object in room] is so busy, how will I ever find a [insert object] or [insert object] to coordinate...<br />
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I impulse bought some fabulous fabric at Hancocks for a great price. BUT now that I have made 2 dummy curtains, I'm JUST NOW REALIZING that this was not at all the look I set out to do. What is it that blocks out all logical planning when we find a steal on something pretty? Now I have to rethink other objects because I found some great sale fabric with like 7+ colors in it {not the simple yellow and cream I originally stated} so yea. Main color is a deep red....RED! When was red ever in the equation??? ::sigh::<br />
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I should never shop unsupervised. ever. ever. again.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-22094338892199712912011-06-18T10:15:00.000-07:002011-06-18T10:15:11.094-07:00The one about the front windows...<div style="text-align: center;">I've decided to start naming posts like "Friends" episodes. I think it'll catch on. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, here is my plan for the windows. A little something like this.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iDN9T-8pAC4/TfzadINAuNI/AAAAAAAAASA/4oVKLkoVI2E/s1600/new+design.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iDN9T-8pAC4/TfzadINAuNI/AAAAAAAAASA/4oVKLkoVI2E/s640/new+design.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope to find fabric like these inspiration drapes from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=77303&catId=HOME-CURTAINS&pushId=HOME-CURTAINS&popId=HOME&navAction=top&navCount=618&color=nat&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isBigImage=true&templateType=templateC">Antrho</a>. Not only are they more than I want to spend, but I am planning to do mock drapes on the windows, so will only need like 2' in width, and then will do some stationary roman shade style treatments for the sidelights.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have purchased custom cut rollers shades and they are now hung, next will be painting them with navy sripes and then finding hardware. I LOVE this guy below, but they are sold out for another 4 months I was told!!! :( </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think? Have you seen any DIY shade pulls?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxSarah</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">{And a father's day shout out to my dad and my sweet hubby! Meatloaf, potatoes, apple pie and other all-american manly treats at my parent's tomorrow in celebration, woohoo!}</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-38504210368587808442011-06-15T06:50:00.000-07:002011-06-15T06:50:14.441-07:00Top O' the Morning to Ya!<div style="text-align: center;">Ok, so I'm not a coffee drinker (unless its a bottled Starbuck's frappuccino, weird I know) and today, feeling like I needed a little edge on my morning, I filled a Guinness high ball with my chocolate milk....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eARsCUu8ltI/Tfi16k0kt8I/AAAAAAAAAR4/dJTZPX6RXg0/s1600/IMG00675-20110615-0835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eARsCUu8ltI/Tfi16k0kt8I/AAAAAAAAAR4/dJTZPX6RXg0/s320/IMG00675-20110615-0835.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">So far, no noticeable difference. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">BUT I am hoping I will get some sort of energy boost soon before I get to my parents. I have been helping my mom with their new pool project. Family motto is pretty much "why pay someone to do what you know how to?" </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Here is a sneak peek of some tile work we have been doing (in the 95-100deg heat).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">looks a little different b/c glass tile is on white pool wall and on concrete blocks. but once the grout lines are all white, no gray peeks through to make top look darker, thank you color theory class! I had to reassure mom more than once :)</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The old pool was a big generic vinyl monster. This baby has a waterfall wall and jets that shoot in. The tile is neutral colored glass 1" tiles and the surround will be cut concrete that we will stain in a month or so of curing. I took this a few weeks ago, the concrete has been poured and we are going to finish grouting today. Cannot wait to take "real" pictures and share with you all her hard work and planning.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Take care!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxSarah</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-13787736865665731532011-06-09T12:09:00.000-07:002011-06-09T14:10:11.232-07:00Advice on my dilemma PEAS!<div style="text-align: center;">Ok, so I'm starting a fire under my own butt! I've got to get going on this room switch, too many visitors in the next two months to be taking my sweet time making decisions...but this one is HARD! :(</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;">I made a few diagrams and am also polling facebook peeps...This first photo was taken like 2 yrs ago, It's been 100deg for days...like I'm going to show you my fried up grass, psh! yea right!</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hmm, any other advice? I don't want it too busy but with so many different windows I'm working with I just don't have a simple solution. Looking for enough privacy since we really LIVE in the living room, but to be aesthetically pleasing as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sarah</div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-61133135042516813812011-06-09T10:24:00.000-07:002011-06-09T10:24:03.437-07:00A Ziggy Zaggy Mourning, A Frame Fiasco, and A Lamp-No-Go.<div style="text-align: center;">Ever since I saw <a href="http://danielleoakeyinteriors.blogspot.com/2011/05/6900-zig-zag-rug.html">this post</a> from Danielle Oakey Interiors I fell hard for this simple chevron rug. </div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">picture me in a soft embrace with my macbook, crooning Adele's "Crazy For You"</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">However, I've been holding off on buying too much until I get my room switcheroo moving a little faster and can determine what size rugs and such I need. SO my tortoise pace has yet again punched me in the gut. The rugs are sold out. However, dear pals, don't you fret, after some stalking, threatening, and super secret insider information [....i emailed customer support] I found that they will be sold yet again around August of this year! You bet your pantaloons I will be on UO's site each morning starting late July. I am that desperate and crazed to have this. Reviews were pretty good. For a $70 rug I think less than 5 stars is plenty acceptable.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">In other news....my presh-tastic frames went nuts on me. I think the wood was a little moist and once hung for a few days in my hot hiney house, they shrunk! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I emailed photos to my dad in a tizzy, and now they sit at my parents yet again, awaiting an operation. I sure hope they come through ok!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And on a final note, lamp guts are kinda pricey. You have the electrical kit, then the threaded rod thing, then the shade and base...not a great deal. So I have decided to either try to dissect 2 similar thrift store lamps [scary] or just buy them new. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">vases i was planning to turn into buffet lamps :(</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy the weekend, I am photographing a 1 year old by a river bank. So excited! Will link up to a picture once they are edited. </div><div style="text-align: center;">xxSarah</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-68601934080569567952011-06-02T08:52:00.000-07:002011-06-02T08:52:34.293-07:00Lovely X Bench<div style="text-align: center;">First lets bask in the beauty of these inspiration photos....</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">beaulifestyle.blogspot.com</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> love-lovin the palette and furniture choices in this one.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Now let's talk about my new love. She came to be with a slight stitch issue. About 2 inches of a fold came loose that I will need to slip stitch together...but that got me 30% off at HomeGoods!<br />
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Here she is in the store, will share more once I have her gussied up and once I get my living room re worked, cable guy comes tomorrow to wire us up in the front room! yayayaya!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isn't she great! The perfect blue with golden nailhead trim and tufted top. Not sure yet if she will be used as coffee table or additional seating. hmmm.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this one was great also. love the upholstered legs, herringbone pattern and cushion style...but the color was just not right.</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your weekend, stay cool if you are down south with me! Going to be a hot one!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxSarah</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-9860787015760624062011-05-26T09:00:00.000-07:002011-05-26T09:00:10.253-07:00To have and to hold...our TV {Armoire}<div style="text-align: center;">My aunt gave me this armoire a month or so back, it was just taking up space in her basement. It is Asian inspired and pretty sturdy. I fell in love with the contrast of the organic hardware on such a big square piece of furniture. It was a rich burnt orange which would definitely not work in my space, so I painted it a cool gray. This my friends was not fun! The hardware does not come off and so I had to use an artist's brush around the circles and florets. I still have some cleaning up of where my hand was not so steady.</div><br />
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{note vintage Moroccan pouf I snagged at estate sale!}</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with the floret twisted you can see the ORANGE!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Closed. I like the softness of what is a traditionally bold colored piece.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Soon, I will be moving the living room into the "front room" and the dining room back here off the kitchen. I will have to share a floor plan. Like our last house downtown, which was built in 1890s, the rooms were not designed for the same modern day purposes and sometimes you have to compromise natural flow for practicality.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your day!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxSarah</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-55610788612415979292011-05-25T09:00:00.000-07:002011-05-26T15:50:36.666-07:00Keeping life in balance. {framed memories}I have been holding on to six really special prints done by two awesome photographers I have the pleasure of knowing. I chose two of my favorite engagement photos, two of my favorite wedding photos, and two of my favorite infant photos of Stella and ordered them as 8x8 inch prints mounted on matte board.<br />
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I have been brainstorming the perfect way to frame and hang these for some time. Thinking of not only my decor but the best way to compliment or contrast the black and white images. I started out planning for black gallery frames with large white mattes, having about 4-6 inches of negative space to either side of the image....then I began lightening up my space with neutral tones and slowly moved the black frame and accessories out of the room where I planned to hang these. So I pondered off-white gallery frames but then wasn't sure of the white mattes....<br />
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So like everything else, to the back burner {aka the closet where all small projects go to die} they went. Finally for mother's day I decided I wanted frames, I was sick of not having these memories up in my home. My parents have some rough cut timber for various projects and they agreed that I could have a few pieces. So I drew up a plan and on mother's day weekend my dad, hubs, g'pa and I began to construct the frames.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this plan changed a bit when we brainstormed how to keep everything in place.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Everything went smoothly with our assembly line of worker bees {other than a nail from dad's pneumatic gun literally grazing my indian-style bent knee. Believe me he will hear about that for as long as I remember it}. And then the assembled frames set in the garage for another week or so until Mom and I got a chance to do a white wash on them with diluted deck stain.<br />
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I ordered glass from a local glass specialty store, much cheaper than Michael's or Hobby Lobby (who don't allow coupons on custom framing/glass cutting) and Dad cut some pieces of wood to use with a screw for keeping everything in place. So I layered the glass, the matte board mounted print, and some cardboard, which all fit perfectly in the routed inset under the pivoting shims.<br />
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Then I took some screws {green cement board screws that I had on hand...hey, they worked great. don't judge me} and picture hanging wire and prepared these pretties for hanging!<br />
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Off to the wall! I can assure you nothing about a 80 year old house is square, also nothing about rough cut frames make them of equal length, and lastly when using wire, no matter how well you measure for your screws/hooks your wire will not have the same tension on each frame...so I was dealing with a lot of "ish." I hung a craft paper cut out of a frame around the height that I wanted. Calculated the spaces, then measured 9ish inches here and 2ish inches there and finally I was able to hammer in the hooks and slap some of these guys up on the wall.<br />
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</tbody></table>Then the craft paper came down, the last frame went up, and I had the most childish grin on my happy face!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The contrast of such beautiful fine art images with the imperfect, rough around the edges frames is quite comparative to life. And in my quest to make my house a home, I want to make sure there is this kind of balance. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xxSarah</div><div><br />
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I have been gone for a while...again. So wanted to share a few things in one large post just in case I decide to disappear for another week or two. :D<br />
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I found this freaking awesome lamp at a local thrift for less than $2! It was bulbous and had texture but was a terracotta color so I primed and painted it a glossy white. Then I have been searching online for the perfect shade. Was thinking drum shape, maybe some anthro inspired floral needlework? However, yesterday, mini decorator Stella decided it would look much better if it were on the floor...in pieces. Sorry for the dumpy garbage pic {hubs apparently has been searching for a new favorite energy drink}<br />
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<div>Lamp shade inspirations...</div><div><br />
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</div><div>I do have two ceramic vases I found at an auction for like $4 for the pair...I may attempt to take a lamp kit to them. Any advice on 16 month olds and keeping lamps in the house???</div><div><br />
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</div><div>Ok, so I really promised myself never to share photos of my tiny messy <s>closet-with-a-bed</s> master bedroom {chuckling to myself at actually calling it a master bedroom} Our home was built in the 30s...so aside from it being extremely inefficient when it comes to heating and cooling, the rooms and bathroom are teeny {yes I said bathroom. there is one in the downstairs loft/manroom but singular in our living space}. Well we still managed to cram the 60s-70s, solid, heavy as a horse, king suite that I got from my grandparent's lake house. I loved the caneback headboard and carving in the dresser and nightstand but hated the speckled brown finish. So when I got it home, I painted the headboard dresser and side table an antique white and ran out before getting to the mirrors. Almost 2 years later, (act as if you can't believe that!) I finally pulled out the mirrors and decided a paris gray with some subtle glaze would maybe be a nice contrast.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tgPTN8xZ2V4/TdvVnteP-XI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/GgnNmglkni0/s1600/headboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tgPTN8xZ2V4/TdvVnteP-XI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/GgnNmglkni0/s320/headboard.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div>I think I mentioned once, twice, three times, how I am so stupid for attempting to reupholster two matching chairs...well, feelings haven't changed. I do like how chair one turned out. I do love my Land's End Chevron Ikat pillow that I snagged during friends and fam event! Woohoo!</div><div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well that felt lovely. Glad to be blogging again. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a sneak at a blog to come later this week...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your day!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxSarah</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-91028451717479237772011-04-27T11:35:00.000-07:002011-05-24T09:53:58.623-07:00Remember me??<div style="text-align: center;">So yea it's been like 2 weeks, I have no excuse....but I have gotten some stuff done believe it or not, in between work, snotty kid, tornadoes and family being in town. I FINALLY painted the den with help from my mom...got a couch off craigslist that I hope to slipcover {if anyone has advice for a slipcover that looks decently custom that I can tweak I would love to go that route over making one!!!} and got a new tv for the finished armoire which is no longer abrasively orange {post on this in due time}.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I want to share a sneak of my mom and dad's study reno. My dad is an engineer and my mom is a landscape designer, so they are filled with DIY awesomeness. I mentioned that they bought those antique heart pine shutters from<i> </i><a href="http://stellaandgray.blogspot.com/2011/02/estate-sale-saturday.html"><i>that</i></a> estate sale. Well, it is coming along quite nicely. What started out as a plain in what was the formal living room, is now becoming a wall of built in desk and shelving to become a lovely study.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a shot of the stained shutters. They line the wall and are used as the side panels that form the shelving unts. My dad framed them out with different moldings. Mom decided to white wash the pine, since they were distressed with so much character, and she did the trim in a glossy white.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And here on Easter Sunday is my presh babe in front of the project. The shelves are in place, trim painted, desk formed and that light piece of stone on the right is the color granite they are going with for the desktop.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cannot wait to share the finished project. I love my wonderful DIY parents! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you enjoyed your Easter weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxSarah</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-51052050804779906162011-04-14T11:23:00.000-07:002011-05-24T09:53:29.887-07:00The rug of all trendy rugs!<div style="text-align: center;">Ok, so everyone in blog land knows much of these hot trends in rugs right?? The chevron, cow hide, black and white....well I am in freaking love with this guy, a 3-in-one beauty! Cowhide herringbone in black and white!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shophorne.com/herringbone-cowhide-rug-black-white-yerra-p-750.html">from Horne for $1280</a></td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It also comes in a very perfect monochromatic design called "Milk" and other quilted hide designs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxSarah</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-64465966015722634672011-04-11T09:02:00.000-07:002011-04-11T09:02:26.170-07:00Land's End Friends & Family Event **ENDS TODAY**<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SKs0Tk8VeYU/TaMiFFV2J7I/AAAAAAAAANw/eccU5sFXC2w/s1600/Capture2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="74" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SKs0Tk8VeYU/TaMiFFV2J7I/AAAAAAAAANw/eccU5sFXC2w/s320/Capture2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I have been eyeing a pillow over at LE for a while and today during my weekly stalk, I found not only is it on sale BUT it's Family and Friends time! 30off ANDDDD free shipping!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's what I got, awesome Ikat chevron pillow!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Total: $19.24</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JJGG-olenFs/TaMiE3FAk-I/AAAAAAAAANs/YIcB7sDrEI4/s1600/Capture.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JJGG-olenFs/TaMiE3FAk-I/AAAAAAAAANs/YIcB7sDrEI4/s320/Capture.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also adore this great geo rug, but not sure how it would clean with a 1 year old and her <strike></strike>juice spillage. It's hand woven/hand printed and lovely.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZxYkGn6sWJo/TaMlyOANS3I/AAAAAAAAAN4/sYPaC09fG2M/s1600/Capture4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZxYkGn6sWJo/TaMlyOANS3I/AAAAAAAAAN4/sYPaC09fG2M/s320/Capture4.JPG" width="232" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Go buy yourself something nice!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxSarah</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-58123359511294860722011-04-05T10:40:00.000-07:002011-04-05T10:40:22.814-07:00I'm a Basketcase {Cage Lanterns}<div style="text-align: center;">I am going to attempt to make these babies because Lord knows I don't have $400 to spend on them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your week!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxSarah</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-23454037934511423952011-04-01T16:21:00.000-07:002011-04-01T16:21:49.137-07:00One down....kindaAll but the back of the cushion of one of the occasional chairs, that's pretty much finished right?! Can I PLEASE say it's finished??<div>Never ever give yourself a big project of multiples. I've only <i>attempted </i>to upholster once prior and that wasn't a shining moment for me and my MANUAL staple gun {friggin idiot} I can't count the days that have passed as I saw the other chair and thought, well crap!</div><div><br />
</div><div>So yes, one down kinda, and one to go. Headed to hopefully purchase a gently used world market loveseat tonight that I found off of CL. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Babysteps. This room will eventually come together.</div><div><br />
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<div>xxSarah</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-42822147882659778152011-03-29T11:10:00.000-07:002011-03-29T14:19:43.896-07:00I now pronounce you, moditional....Hmm, well maybe the name doesn't work out so well, but the marriage of modern and traditional certainly does!<br />
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This is what I want to convey with my two traditional tables, they are both classically styled, both have curvaceous legs, both definitely the women here, and these gals NEED a strong, sturdy man in their lives!<br />
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I shared in my last post that my hightop would look fabo with some white and chrome barstools. But today I'm daydreaming of chairs for my other (far-down-the-line-keeps-getting-pushed-back-on-my-list-gorg-5-leg-antique-dining) table project.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Blissful marriages at their finest.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"> My long time fave chair to pair with a rustic table!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w2N4DLXLGFM/TZId1EaQNvI/AAAAAAAAAMs/JtyoYaUVrbA/s1600/CountryLiving.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w2N4DLXLGFM/TZId1EaQNvI/AAAAAAAAAMs/JtyoYaUVrbA/s320/CountryLiving.jpg" width="250" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Country Living</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I'm seeing this photo all over the place for the chairs, mirror, table, etc.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F80_tdqRWVM/TZId0rCqRDI/AAAAAAAAAMo/kwUtFmOnZQo/s1600/cottagefarm.blogspot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F80_tdqRWVM/TZId0rCqRDI/AAAAAAAAAMo/kwUtFmOnZQo/s320/cottagefarm.blogspot.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cottagefarm.blogspot.com</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> I'm more fond of ghost chairs in ones and twos, but I really love this wallpaper so had to share.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S4mspv95Iv8/TZId13ueaNI/AAAAAAAAAMw/PJVqrWcYTa8/s1600/desiretodecorate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S4mspv95Iv8/TZId13ueaNI/AAAAAAAAAMw/PJVqrWcYTa8/s320/desiretodecorate.jpg" width="253" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">desiretodecorate.blogspot.com</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Spotted some of these at that amazing <a href="http://stellaandgray.blogspot.com/2011/02/estate-sale-saturday.html">estate</a> sale I blogged about several weeks ago. They of course were long gone with that other piece we no longer speak of...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KSsH_ossZRo/TZId6OyIRkI/AAAAAAAAAM4/LwUdSP3w_JY/s1600/ecocentricdesign.net.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KSsH_ossZRo/TZId6OyIRkI/AAAAAAAAAM4/LwUdSP3w_JY/s320/ecocentricdesign.net.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ecocentricdesign.net</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> Fabulous</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sMSsz3IRcZE/TZId6gofjzI/AAAAAAAAAM8/nNND15aixFg/s1600/xJavierx.flickr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="227" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sMSsz3IRcZE/TZId6gofjzI/AAAAAAAAAM8/nNND15aixFg/s320/xJavierx.flickr.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">xJavierx on flickr</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Below is a inspiration image of what my occasional chairs will hopefully resemble, mine have a very similar structure...now if only I can find that presh stool!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your day!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxSarah</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-53521324996860811382011-03-28T16:14:00.000-07:002011-03-28T16:14:21.078-07:00My Ikea wishlist...<div style="text-align: center;">Slowly but surely I'm getting some projects finished. However, I want to get more of the room completed before I show them off.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've decided too much on my plate to delve into the daybed-as-sofa...I haven't given up on it, just put on the back burner...and my Nana's wooden framed couch was another headache project and I just can't see getting it to look how I'd want it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I want to find the perfect balance of vintage charm, rustic elegance, and sleek modern lines.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is my Ikea Wish list!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A clean-lined, neutral colored loveseat (with some snazzy pillows) will be perfect paired with the curvier chairs whose distressed wood and canvas upholstery give it a fresh yet distressed look. I so wish this came in gray! I know another loveseat version does, but this baby is $149!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> I love this rug! Straight lines, classic shapes, perfect palette!</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> This will be one of my favorite pairings. My distressed, timeless pedestal, wooden hightop table joined with these mod plastic and metal stools. ::lub dub, lub dub, lub dub:: that would be my heart beating for these! (a very similar style also at Target!)</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IyJjm5Tyrbk/TZERd6KxuEI/AAAAAAAAAMk/hi8GfDOI-ek/s1600/glenn-bar-stool-white-chrome-plated__0086706_PE215621_S4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IyJjm5Tyrbk/TZERd6KxuEI/AAAAAAAAAMk/hi8GfDOI-ek/s320/glenn-bar-stool-white-chrome-plated__0086706_PE215621_S4.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think of the modern and vintage, organic and clean-lined matchup??</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267151680384312832.post-26037131288588451412011-03-22T07:17:00.000-07:002011-03-22T07:17:21.273-07:00Home Sweet HomeI am finally back from moving my sweet sister to Dallas. I miss her already!<br />
She has a GREAT place right in the middle of downtown. I am beyond disappointed with the numerous times I forgot to take my camera/actually use it. I aimed to take tons of cool night shots...well that also didn't happen. I'll try to share a shot later if I took one from my cell.<br />
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Amazing view from the rooftop decks!<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sF8k3ls4mzU/TYip_IPAWCI/AAAAAAAAAL8/lfAS6b9tfzM/s1600/20110318_257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sF8k3ls4mzU/TYip_IPAWCI/AAAAAAAAAL8/lfAS6b9tfzM/s320/20110318_257.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>While in Dallas I got a chance to go to Ikea (our closest is in ATL) and I found these amazing drapes! Pack of 2 on sale for $24! I also picked up this rod which I love!<br />
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Here is a peek at the table I had on the <a href="http://stellaandgray.blogspot.com/2011/02/sneak-peek-my-upcoming-projects.html">teaser</a> (photo 2). The base is primed and will be white, I havent sealed the top yet, but I like the color.<br />
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I can't decide if the taxidermy is too wimpy to be on their own, they may need to be in a cluster of frames.....I just painted that candelabra, want to find some fun blue tapers for it.<br />
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From another <a href="http://stellaandgray.blogspot.com/2011/02/me-my-home-and-i-chandy-love.html">post</a> you have seen my den/sofa as drab and very olive, well my sister was living in the lower loft like space of our old house-turned-duplex, so now that will become our movie space/entertaining/play room for our time staying in this home {post about this soon to follow]. So all the big bulky and green will be moving downstairs! As many others I am in love with the Alvine Ruta rug from Ikea and am anxiously awaiting my next trip to Atlanta!! This will go in my den, along with the table and drapes above and THREE other projects I'm slowly working on....sheesh! We may be sitting on pillows for a while :)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xsJjuZtHxdg/TYitTEsj3yI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/3FNdg1ZAvQ8/s1600/alvine-ruta-rug-flatwoven-assorted-colors-kilim__0096995_PE244280_S4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xsJjuZtHxdg/TYitTEsj3yI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/3FNdg1ZAvQ8/s320/alvine-ruta-rug-flatwoven-assorted-colors-kilim__0096995_PE244280_S4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Hope to post in a day or so with what might be the replacement for the daybed project, early 60's wooden framed sofa, I haven't seen it yet, but my Nana says it's all mine if I want it.....Is that even a question?? Of course I want it!<br />
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xxSarah<br />
<span id="goog_1694724157"></span><span id="goog_1694724158"></span>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14876262395671316184noreply@blogger.com0