tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82852964202397356922024-03-05T09:39:13.168-08:00Just A Little Bit Shabbyjust a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-70092664377827051242010-12-24T14:52:00.001-08:002010-12-24T14:59:49.571-08:00Merry Christmas to All.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ0m2wo86E78p2oY6cvepGAhpHTmoA1E6qy801TvcLyBznSyMqy8uhnWvx57p3AlSRnevLXCHVjQQXNna8SqUJ108EPf4m1hMWUdNktqkNDyZ_8W8ZFaFpz4wKp0DEYGP-p3YYUcMoaLsS/s1600/stnick3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 255px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554386488498490050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ0m2wo86E78p2oY6cvepGAhpHTmoA1E6qy801TvcLyBznSyMqy8uhnWvx57p3AlSRnevLXCHVjQQXNna8SqUJ108EPf4m1hMWUdNktqkNDyZ_8W8ZFaFpz4wKp0DEYGP-p3YYUcMoaLsS/s400/stnick3.jpg" /></a> and to all a good night!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Wishing each and everyone of you the peace and love of this Blessed season!just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-25212553115564377892010-11-30T11:46:00.001-08:002010-11-30T12:37:44.809-08:00Coming Up for Air!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGIeQwbwvmk6OZ7gwqntBrXFAuC_zZ3nz9bCJfhdTiL2J_vfJKRKE98Gzxa_7XSEuhITi4fCqtdq6uswiffxrCrR1VvU2bxq8y61LtH7kE6TaKA16xT4CTa6vjPSE7A-E1L4QO6Gl4QSg/s1600/Kerri%2527s+Box+2+007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545434087414523634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGIeQwbwvmk6OZ7gwqntBrXFAuC_zZ3nz9bCJfhdTiL2J_vfJKRKE98Gzxa_7XSEuhITi4fCqtdq6uswiffxrCrR1VvU2bxq8y61LtH7kE6TaKA16xT4CTa6vjPSE7A-E1L4QO6Gl4QSg/s400/Kerri%2527s+Box+2+007.JPG" /></a> I've been really busy with my new endeavor with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stampin'Up</span>! I've been getting ready for a craft fair that I was doing with 3 other <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">crafters</span>/<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stampin'up</span>! folks. It was short notice to try and do some things to add to our space. I was going to put some of my baby shoes in and I made 5 pair. But I had a lot more fun doing my Altoids boxes, so I concentrated on making them.<br />I made the box above for my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">niece</span> who was gracious enough to host my first workshop a couple of weeks ago. It was my way of saying thanks.It is my version of a box that is on the front of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stampin'Up</span>! catalog. She admired it and said she'd like to make it. She wants to use it to keep her favorite Bible verses.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdqMvsJGYh7Q-fywC_4mOcJv_V9b8iM3qSuTHjVBQvWqLWMm0YFvFArP9_v3BWCcrYBr0684xi0si3Whu5XBnMOKTZL0rA3yQ9Cxd4lblrhEkOkar6M9JYAZo1mknGd5DpRs_xJxx1Xlbt/s1600/cards+%2526Wolfson+house+display+040.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545433660562994578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdqMvsJGYh7Q-fywC_4mOcJv_V9b8iM3qSuTHjVBQvWqLWMm0YFvFArP9_v3BWCcrYBr0684xi0si3Whu5XBnMOKTZL0rA3yQ9Cxd4lblrhEkOkar6M9JYAZo1mknGd5DpRs_xJxx1Xlbt/s400/cards+%2526Wolfson+house+display+040.JPG" /></a><br />This one of my favorite cards that I made...as most of you know I've really been into pink since my go-round with breast cancer, and I gravitate toward shabby chic/vintage things.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9VDae5gueT-QDhMV3F6FA3sWssJRo3DQl6Fbk9yXFbcyzxzbal5scO491BSwCLoE-7jLaDdCgCCr3BhxwqK0NCbILIcpoaPBU7XK09O3wbWHh5mv74svfbd7XxSHg0On2tOWQnxEl8cn/s1600/cards+and+boxes+11-2-10+037.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545433085435054994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9VDae5gueT-QDhMV3F6FA3sWssJRo3DQl6Fbk9yXFbcyzxzbal5scO491BSwCLoE-7jLaDdCgCCr3BhxwqK0NCbILIcpoaPBU7XK09O3wbWHh5mv74svfbd7XxSHg0On2tOWQnxEl8cn/s400/cards+and+boxes+11-2-10+037.JPG" /></a> I borrowed most of the stamps on this card from one of my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stampin'Up</span>! friends. It is a retired stamp set which makes me very sad as I love it so much that I'd love to have it! Guess I'll just have to borrow it from her when I want to make more from the set. I used it a lot on my boxes.<br /><br /><br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcybmokzVSCjN6I9d6V5Xa2U-tJ6TNBMm0HSCmboPxGq76wFF6zYTfn5OcrQTkzKmUj2voqgBtV6J225QwKuneI7gb5CgpplQ_hL9Qri7yERKR41gVf4JL7o-r_54xSILfbPrxeR6dfVTc/s1600/cards+and+boxes+11-2-10+034.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545432844140221490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcybmokzVSCjN6I9d6V5Xa2U-tJ6TNBMm0HSCmboPxGq76wFF6zYTfn5OcrQTkzKmUj2voqgBtV6J225QwKuneI7gb5CgpplQ_hL9Qri7yERKR41gVf4JL7o-r_54xSILfbPrxeR6dfVTc/s400/cards+and+boxes+11-2-10+034.JPG" /></a> </div><div>This box top was made from a Dr. Pepper can and an embossing folder. I flattened out the cut out portion of the can. I painted it with pink and blue acrylic paint and antiqued it down with brown glaze. I also used some shimmer paint to bling it up a little, also. Then embossed it with gold and stamps. I used a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Versamark</span> pen to go over the embossed roses and then put on the embossing powder and heated it to set. Then I added some old clock embellishments and an old button.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqm1qNQBdw10rojJr7gREY9bgW0ns9xp_wV1KHR_RXNbdZS9hQ9EkLWSJ86XL8qY-jMYB5C6p0MsmNty_rmumRzixSK-cPBH6pHpIPwAC7Wt26f0Ld8LDswdqjrfguClEmsgtflKfgkaNv/s1600/cards+and+boxes+11-2-10+029.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545432607205265810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqm1qNQBdw10rojJr7gREY9bgW0ns9xp_wV1KHR_RXNbdZS9hQ9EkLWSJ86XL8qY-jMYB5C6p0MsmNty_rmumRzixSK-cPBH6pHpIPwAC7Wt26f0Ld8LDswdqjrfguClEmsgtflKfgkaNv/s400/cards+and+boxes+11-2-10+029.JPG" /></a></div><div></div><div>This box is covered with old music , antiqued down with a brown glaze and gold embossing and some pearls. I used the Versamark pen on this one,also to do just the edges with gold embossing.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOthCwiw1rv4VBGMjFX4Dyc_iL1WDYGHhgoe83qy3AJ5VUBeUq_JreADZLeiu3r5YNPxaDm-cBfddeYySYOYtDzRuRoK8_tWKspoPkvdVqbxIhvJXYPEHT9mH30ThSna3qEfp1B5b47cTQ/s1600/cards+and+boxes+11-2-10+011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545432342294923714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOthCwiw1rv4VBGMjFX4Dyc_iL1WDYGHhgoe83qy3AJ5VUBeUq_JreADZLeiu3r5YNPxaDm-cBfddeYySYOYtDzRuRoK8_tWKspoPkvdVqbxIhvJXYPEHT9mH30ThSna3qEfp1B5b47cTQ/s400/cards+and+boxes+11-2-10+011.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mJbWDf9jtCMTJSRTq3OghAK1oO2S3Ac2WD1xUk8zXXMxs5zUBU3E1zMdO_bykvcnP58aynWfiptHIwNoyuQa5G0i_X1VLD8plu82ij2nwjd__bQ-r5ltyVHk-HsPiVwGayFdX0sbEIV8/s1600/cards+and+boxes+11-2-10+033.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545432115683482738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mJbWDf9jtCMTJSRTq3OghAK1oO2S3Ac2WD1xUk8zXXMxs5zUBU3E1zMdO_bykvcnP58aynWfiptHIwNoyuQa5G0i_X1VLD8plu82ij2nwjd__bQ-r5ltyVHk-HsPiVwGayFdX0sbEIV8/s400/cards+and+boxes+11-2-10+033.JPG" /></a><br />This one is made with a tag, chocolate chip ink and antiqued with brown glaze, again. </div><div></div><div>I'm doing another two small craft fairs on 12/3 and 12/7. So I've been making some additional things for them, plus I've been filling in a lot a work for one of the other nurses who's been having time off to diagnose her current health problems. </div><div></div><div>Sorry to have been gone so long I'll try to do better.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-40807384850044762512010-10-10T15:52:00.001-07:002010-10-10T19:58:30.542-07:00What I've Been Up To....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjegirB2eITKmUglSuvr-4rNs6oPRJPbDqvsKToQ_8rfFG1qO2VFPvZusOAFlQZ2ROjMTe78LthEF88UouxtLsNbLRUW2u6muHPjMitegFPtqeMffnH6Fze9jKQj_G18tCvkSwkfoN3arKi/s1600/cards+and+box+011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526562985774558770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjegirB2eITKmUglSuvr-4rNs6oPRJPbDqvsKToQ_8rfFG1qO2VFPvZusOAFlQZ2ROjMTe78LthEF88UouxtLsNbLRUW2u6muHPjMitegFPtqeMffnH6Fze9jKQj_G18tCvkSwkfoN3arKi/s400/cards+and+box+011.JPG" /></a> Recently I've taken a big step and joined <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stampin</span></span>' Up!, a company with a great reputation and fabulous products. I have done stamping before and r<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">eally</span></span> enjoyed it. Since last February I have been a member of a card club that meets once a month. We make 3 projects each time. Usually at least 2 cards and I love it. So this last month I took the plunge and am going to be a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">demonstrator</span>.<br />The picture above is a small tin that I covered with scrapbook paper and then embellished with stamps and embossing. I really love getting my hands into all the craft projects. It's a real pleasure and the only limitation is my imagination!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhckuh06sHynplFLaWi5kBExbsmcDt5bfoP7XElAsJC0kEGgs3yGHyIVt28yfMvYhrO5vaD2EJGQCd66BJ_ntdyxMgUvrIaVlS8h1UFt6Gg8gfTzxFjgJ0mI96fAcqyUdOXb1aCRf1Q18ns/s1600/roundtop+028.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526562763892713090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhckuh06sHynplFLaWi5kBExbsmcDt5bfoP7XElAsJC0kEGgs3yGHyIVt28yfMvYhrO5vaD2EJGQCd66BJ_ntdyxMgUvrIaVlS8h1UFt6Gg8gfTzxFjgJ0mI96fAcqyUdOXb1aCRf1Q18ns/s400/roundtop+028.JPG" /></a> This is the before picture of the box in the next picture. I covered it with paper and antiqued it down with dark brown ink. Added lace and some old buttons<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjor22fc7zRvRLNCTklB7dAS5BDKBQpHVeIQwDDdmgSRhC1viZoDkFuReBRxt6QNHE7SF_v9MwjiHDjzoSdRjjzVHokSwAr2ldU-M_M-969FvQ_gpTPJoHt8posUv4O2aoqGFl3WLNLyGME/s1600/roundtop+025.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526562556519157794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjor22fc7zRvRLNCTklB7dAS5BDKBQpHVeIQwDDdmgSRhC1viZoDkFuReBRxt6QNHE7SF_v9MwjiHDjzoSdRjjzVHokSwAr2ldU-M_M-969FvQ_gpTPJoHt8posUv4O2aoqGFl3WLNLyGME/s400/roundtop+025.JPG" /></a><br />The next few cards are a small sample of the cards that I've been making. The dog card I sent to a friends daughter who incurred an injury that will keep her down for awhile. She's a dog lover, like me, so I thought she'd enjoy the doggies. I have hand painted some of the elements and elevated them to give the card depth.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDSOQwMYv8RUpYAAkFsiDrnP_XQxt7DabKc4nNwXbEuGIAVRvcL_oTjKMfrKmWhWnwtahUShkRJpFCN9SM7DvUvCh2Z1ysNhaN3WfAjWNp4X1lXavyJV0p5oie0nKR_SSrL1dIP5yxjmk/s1600/roundtop+031.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 259px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526562292674812978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDSOQwMYv8RUpYAAkFsiDrnP_XQxt7DabKc4nNwXbEuGIAVRvcL_oTjKMfrKmWhWnwtahUShkRJpFCN9SM7DvUvCh2Z1ysNhaN3WfAjWNp4X1lXavyJV0p5oie0nKR_SSrL1dIP5yxjmk/s400/roundtop+031.JPG" /></a><br />On this next card I used embossing to give it depth. The gold flowers are embossed with gold embossing powder and elevated, again. An old white button and a touch of ribbon. This is one of my favorites. You can see that I embossed the envelope, too.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzWRBZiZf4IlmJcDsaqb5qRtfEiHU8P4-wiOpN-IRerg8MLnxi2Ti2pSSLAtHVOhMDGyFNm_6bjjitGtnlPIVOMBnaj6Cgub8FCvntbaTEPdqTyY2ipmCXGlwKQFhA2bgyY4-EG-JLcvU/s1600/cards+and+box+009.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 383px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526561898118805346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzWRBZiZf4IlmJcDsaqb5qRtfEiHU8P4-wiOpN-IRerg8MLnxi2Ti2pSSLAtHVOhMDGyFNm_6bjjitGtnlPIVOMBnaj6Cgub8FCvntbaTEPdqTyY2ipmCXGlwKQFhA2bgyY4-EG-JLcvU/s400/cards+and+box+009.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Another embossed card is with red and a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">button</span> and ribbon, again. It doesn't show in the picture but the white background is also embossed with polka dots to simulate snow and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">corelate</span> with the polka dot paper. The camera put glare on the embossed background of let it snow. It is more solid red than it appears in the picture. Sorry for the poor quality of the photo but you get the general idea!!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgIMqYF002-BEN9BdUYu3mYpPYY8tvk_8pWCMRjF-teOUCiuB2L_dBtJCnbdQDwkX3d3uDnAeDbV7OVwaC0dxsJnnj6N2DdL7M3Zi4zB3Kyd3wOKj70XpF9ZnG7nco_vRpyTL0043NYgVY/s1600/cards+and+box+005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526561713849279730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgIMqYF002-BEN9BdUYu3mYpPYY8tvk_8pWCMRjF-teOUCiuB2L_dBtJCnbdQDwkX3d3uDnAeDbV7OVwaC0dxsJnnj6N2DdL7M3Zi4zB3Kyd3wOKj70XpF9ZnG7nco_vRpyTL0043NYgVY/s400/cards+and+box+005.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />This next card was for a co-workers baby's first birthday. All the stamps are <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">water colored by hand</span> and elevated. These stamps are from 3 different sets and two of the sets I've had for over 10 years, they are now retired sets. I'm having so much fun playing with all the different materials. Hope you enjoyed see just a few of the cards I've made.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinC7rYvggdY6E-hIOwHxhXWDYiuvZ_300HhY8sn0sx_lLnSjeirVOy8Pvz5dNjZN1vgsjICko3PEvzIyAO2EgHUHnce8ATtahAYAkCKO4xQ3ANeJFCipKMomYQhaJtUvFnzT02Guar-R_1/s1600/cards+and+box+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526554637365465762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinC7rYvggdY6E-hIOwHxhXWDYiuvZ_300HhY8sn0sx_lLnSjeirVOy8Pvz5dNjZN1vgsjICko3PEvzIyAO2EgHUHnce8ATtahAYAkCKO4xQ3ANeJFCipKMomYQhaJtUvFnzT02Guar-R_1/s400/cards+and+box+001.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-17536726399395008092010-09-27T14:55:00.000-07:002010-09-27T18:52:36.482-07:00A Little Road Trip<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5S3QdqMYcZxC7h0r9Q_w8aCwLqVOq4EaMkhOE8f8-4Pnxu3Ksjy3Z_pI3iMrrBY-tO_GRZxduLiHMPBDd0p0xaS-MZd-foi3P-z4yZD9TgnaesrKuUPh3B21-gJ9i63ye34A-i0vcnhx/s1600/roundtop+032.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521769584829043922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5S3QdqMYcZxC7h0r9Q_w8aCwLqVOq4EaMkhOE8f8-4Pnxu3Ksjy3Z_pI3iMrrBY-tO_GRZxduLiHMPBDd0p0xaS-MZd-foi3P-z4yZD9TgnaesrKuUPh3B21-gJ9i63ye34A-i0vcnhx/s400/roundtop+032.JPG" /></a> Here we are with my blogging buddies! L to R: Beth, Me, Jenn and Karla at the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Round Top</span> blogger party. Nice to see the real person where it just was a picture before!! And guess what! They are just as nice as they seem on their blogs!! We really enjoyed our brief visit with them both!!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC5kegsq0cMZRskkVBHVX3qPjscVSr04qvaeRYB3GqF8UCjQE3EHT4KFWjB1oQTYcS-W_Xm1R7cGgvFta6WmmNWwzCmhMhzapqDSi37rDZXCIbHvLJreYLOF5yB2sBLVtoCwPwQQlP-34N/s1600/roundtop+033.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521762018421644274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC5kegsq0cMZRskkVBHVX3qPjscVSr04qvaeRYB3GqF8UCjQE3EHT4KFWjB1oQTYcS-W_Xm1R7cGgvFta6WmmNWwzCmhMhzapqDSi37rDZXCIbHvLJreYLOF5yB2sBLVtoCwPwQQlP-34N/s400/roundtop+033.JPG" /></a> Last week while reading Beth's blog (<a href="http://bethleintz.typepad.com/gatheringdust/)">http://bethleintz.typepad.com/gatheringdust/)</a> )she posted that she and her buddy Karla (<a href="http://karla">http://karla'scottage.typepad.com) </a> were going to Round Top. WOW!! Now I know most of you know what Round Top is but for those who don't, it is just the most fabulous antique and flea market this side of Paris. They weren't going primarily to shop but just to see it, absorb the ambiance and meet up with friends.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszNv6VqGnNYv6EadrXfIT8B83Vjb13C-weygQvwIYjtgCJxVXKjVbQRNMU4kOGXG-LyjxOlSz3P3du96BOvoBvFNA5_AqsEcb_pW-wlv4aUFguPtbtD8pxAsG4rq82wgTVWdjdP0QR-7g/s1600/roundtop+034.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521717574676802338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszNv6VqGnNYv6EadrXfIT8B83Vjb13C-weygQvwIYjtgCJxVXKjVbQRNMU4kOGXG-LyjxOlSz3P3du96BOvoBvFNA5_AqsEcb_pW-wlv4aUFguPtbtD8pxAsG4rq82wgTVWdjdP0QR-7g/s400/roundtop+034.JPG" /></a> Beth and I exchanged e-mails and decided that if Jenn and I wanted to, we could meet up at the blogger party that was being given by one of the exhibitors. She said see how you feel on Sunday and if you're up for it take a road trip.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgipoA7tdWm65PkzsQyNUAYxsJkSC0XjcxvrpZ_Wgl6upr_TsN55fRHKAqGhIo-9s_DDljpF_v2tQtE74rmH3q_RzSwDM6cJOV2xJUsH2bOelW4Iez88YUvQNkeHqsSma37bnvcqxdCJRO0/s1600/roundtop+036.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 343px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521717341068444018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgipoA7tdWm65PkzsQyNUAYxsJkSC0XjcxvrpZ_Wgl6upr_TsN55fRHKAqGhIo-9s_DDljpF_v2tQtE74rmH3q_RzSwDM6cJOV2xJUsH2bOelW4Iez88YUvQNkeHqsSma37bnvcqxdCJRO0/s400/roundtop+036.JPG" /></a> </div><div>So Sunday afternoon Jenn and I headed out for Round Top. Trying to be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">sooo</span> organized I went to the Round Top website and printed out the directions how to get there from San Antonio........but</div><div>I didn't realize I laid them down on the table and forgot to take them. What an Airhead!!! Needless to say it involved getting <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">thoroughly</span> lost but finally making it there just before the party. In some ways it was for the best!! When I arrived there I was thunderstruck! Talk about over stimulation! Wow! Just the little that I was able to see made me drool! Since finishing the room I am pretty much broke until I get everything paid off. I had 99% of the money but, as usual, there is always some things that you didn't plan for that arise. I just have to get past this before I can go out and buy something I like without feeling guilty! I've included some pictures that I took. These are not representative of the whole show which if fabulous. Just some of the things between the party and the car. Hopefully you'll enjoy just looking at the next few pictures.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAcjSqI7ptvI5ld6ngBivnuG4k1LFRGnCtJ0NVEmG_NbEeAPr-afPiku7om2xgoo8g5u8x7-ix01xT93wlW7r6EJEQGBe-YuJvKJmUzW1euxq5-AXxyBZzNfSc8rGR9H3vjN_GQ6y-53I2/s1600/roundtop+037.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 381px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521717173137605538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAcjSqI7ptvI5ld6ngBivnuG4k1LFRGnCtJ0NVEmG_NbEeAPr-afPiku7om2xgoo8g5u8x7-ix01xT93wlW7r6EJEQGBe-YuJvKJmUzW1euxq5-AXxyBZzNfSc8rGR9H3vjN_GQ6y-53I2/s400/roundtop+037.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj42JLV3e57VobEl2cutprytOxDdanG2kvwv_G28TmqVie1F6EJMikv546jjWXcyMW5YX7jyzilnAr5FLTrQgzUd4ZRKXo7lcHuJsHqIavFzElgCLLILI0uK8EB1UA6-X0P5mzLOWoQHce1/s1600/roundtop+038.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521716956101638898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj42JLV3e57VobEl2cutprytOxDdanG2kvwv_G28TmqVie1F6EJMikv546jjWXcyMW5YX7jyzilnAr5FLTrQgzUd4ZRKXo7lcHuJsHqIavFzElgCLLILI0uK8EB1UA6-X0P5mzLOWoQHce1/s400/roundtop+038.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEich9NtSWdBsh0CVfMNcxXXWKEHIq6GFCCLiV3xSGiDz8Ux1LX_KAraQPScki-aNktwoL9oJz0Un2oAwiezTs4OKfTLwGVAFC2xly81x1483ccQ4S9VQqfkkMtqDcOvXa8cbWxtygsnyVz0/s1600/roundtop+040.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521716694659355282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEich9NtSWdBsh0CVfMNcxXXWKEHIq6GFCCLiV3xSGiDz8Ux1LX_KAraQPScki-aNktwoL9oJz0Un2oAwiezTs4OKfTLwGVAFC2xly81x1483ccQ4S9VQqfkkMtqDcOvXa8cbWxtygsnyVz0/s400/roundtop+040.JPG" /></a><br />Aren't these light fixtures really cool!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjewmuoXoVUvR9OODGgdWWEpg6ZekR-6rBtEYKO8pNniaZyXG32rBpOFKkp0e68Mhg0YvbQxCV15LPrRCEJPckNbQZS_4JOLJ7lwcpudREmHL2UIRJIBOlTMQrKrRWI4yVPgB7Q-gqRoX/s1600/roundtop+041.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 294px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521716404106748754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjewmuoXoVUvR9OODGgdWWEpg6ZekR-6rBtEYKO8pNniaZyXG32rBpOFKkp0e68Mhg0YvbQxCV15LPrRCEJPckNbQZS_4JOLJ7lwcpudREmHL2UIRJIBOlTMQrKrRWI4yVPgB7Q-gqRoX/s400/roundtop+041.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwwDqYyrU9tS8vcEvPzrPD8UkPBOg5Qn_Nl49IjQfzNSobbiPLXOoB3g_uZXI1_-OqtKs2hgSO8S6PPkA60doeJbATIrvR7nKpmNUHH3EcFg7vl5wNRDir47jXkL0b5cO55TEKZmE0mi0z/s1600/roundtop+044.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521716110874983074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwwDqYyrU9tS8vcEvPzrPD8UkPBOg5Qn_Nl49IjQfzNSobbiPLXOoB3g_uZXI1_-OqtKs2hgSO8S6PPkA60doeJbATIrvR7nKpmNUHH3EcFg7vl5wNRDir47jXkL0b5cO55TEKZmE0mi0z/s400/roundtop+044.JPG" /></a> If you can't find a great antique bed here it just doesn't <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">exist</span>!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-78004201487165667352010-09-20T05:48:00.000-07:002010-09-20T06:04:08.517-07:00Changing Things Around<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuj3lLWxigg6ouVjfp9-KERxM6uayzz2IRX4507OeAYtSuw3bhYLwf5QeO3pQRLjZk-MgjPDiCu5uD1LnX3oN4O-M6aHZcNJozuy66NuAK-1KLNBsnL6M0TOJ0Ucc9nBU6Y_IaVNfizUib/s1600/MOVE+FURNITURE+022.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518977814571851826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuj3lLWxigg6ouVjfp9-KERxM6uayzz2IRX4507OeAYtSuw3bhYLwf5QeO3pQRLjZk-MgjPDiCu5uD1LnX3oN4O-M6aHZcNJozuy66NuAK-1KLNBsnL6M0TOJ0Ucc9nBU6Y_IaVNfizUib/s400/MOVE+FURNITURE+022.JPG" /></a> There is an old adage that goes..the best laid plans of mice and men often go a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">rye</span>. That is what I found out when I started to use my new room. It looked fabulous but when I started using it as a craft room it fell a little short. Nothing was readily available and felt somewhat awkward. I've had to "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">tweek</span>" it a bit. That involved moving <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">a lot</span> of things around. I moved the family area around and consolidated it a little, expanding the craft side more. I spent the majority of yesterday rearranging furniture and seeing what looked best. I'm going to live with this arrangement for a while and see if this works better before I make it permanent. I guess time will tell........ Any thoughts??<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_KO38wPJb6xQ6OCOUlsyPylyDUUYkfh0zBWeu7dLakHcfIMz-kf1ksUCPp-XandDPvq4-MIidGKdIQKc2Udemd-RLPJsdIkCtKhq0SnM786KKXi7sayEdw6zcKAw6lR3iA8StYbXCISl/s1600/MOVE+FURNITURE+023.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518977361226674674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_KO38wPJb6xQ6OCOUlsyPylyDUUYkfh0zBWeu7dLakHcfIMz-kf1ksUCPp-XandDPvq4-MIidGKdIQKc2Udemd-RLPJsdIkCtKhq0SnM786KKXi7sayEdw6zcKAw6lR3iA8StYbXCISl/s400/MOVE+FURNITURE+023.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-75636918440679124402010-08-30T14:30:00.000-07:002010-08-30T15:34:15.773-07:00The Tour..Part Two<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxuj69uhk-zwup0EJ-ujkkgTz7AdvZ6SOPES2xgVeZ5vBlk7F_7HcTjRCru-tf2BqLmb2DxFdd0vAb40h9REB40Dqr-_Nciyzdq1XesySKmfu0IYsM5VHTaPIIIfpP4FGJL4BK5iQxVk_c/s1600/New+room+again+8-30-2010+008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511319676965425490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxuj69uhk-zwup0EJ-ujkkgTz7AdvZ6SOPES2xgVeZ5vBlk7F_7HcTjRCru-tf2BqLmb2DxFdd0vAb40h9REB40Dqr-_Nciyzdq1XesySKmfu0IYsM5VHTaPIIIfpP4FGJL4BK5iQxVk_c/s400/New+room+again+8-30-2010+008.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Here is a look at the whole table and the window above it. This is the table that I salvaged from a cold death outside my Mom's house. The chairs are also cast offs from my Mom. Originally there were 4 but these 2 are the only ones that are all in one piece. Above the window is the cornice that I made from insulation foam. The fabric is a Ralph Loren fabric called Water Floral. I love the big pink cabbage roses and the touch of blue in the forget-me-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">nots</span>. This fabric is a retired pattern and is hard to find. The only place I have been able find it is on E-bay and then you have to fight for it There are lots of others out there who want it too. I've gotten up to the last 5 seconds and had someone win it right out from under me. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Grrrrrrr</span>! Anyway that accounts for why I had to come up with a window treatment that requires a minimum of fabric. I did score the chair covers recently, but they are actually pillow shams that I converted.<br /><br />I had purchased the shutters at a garage sale sometime back and though they don't fit exactly they are close enough for me and give some privacy if needed. Under the table is a decorative suitcase that I bought at Home Goods for $10.00 in the clearance aisle. It had fake travel stickers on it but I covered it with wallpaper and removed the leather handle and replaced it with a cream colored ribbon. I could use it for storage but for now it is just there to look pretty.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBW3y8ESzNwA8CXVVez43ABfydazFV9irvh09cgr2lxDxCwTpfsTnzAqBZQwIohyphenhyphenOJ9H4uDzUeljOjqjlMhiNSBCr2ERF0OfasyteuzTIBrCSbgXK3nH1gn6snuGSuF4TLblSbGYO_i5uW/s1600/New+room+again+8-30-2010+009.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511319376530180738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBW3y8ESzNwA8CXVVez43ABfydazFV9irvh09cgr2lxDxCwTpfsTnzAqBZQwIohyphenhyphenOJ9H4uDzUeljOjqjlMhiNSBCr2ERF0OfasyteuzTIBrCSbgXK3nH1gn6snuGSuF4TLblSbGYO_i5uW/s400/New+room+again+8-30-2010+009.JPG" /></a><br />Here is the single french door that we added to the room when we found that the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">existing</span> door and frame were rotted out. You can see a small cornice that I added to the top of the door. I put <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Velcro</span> on the back and using a type that will <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">adhere</span> to smooth surfaces. The lower curtains are left over from a previous house. The rod is magnetic. I don't know if it is kosher to just drape the fabric over the rod but that way it is not sewn and can be used over and over. If you are interested in how to make these cornices you can go to the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">DIY</span>.com website and find the instructions. All you need is the insulation, a utility knife, tape measure, hot glue, batting and fabric. I chose to put my fabric on with long pins so that I can change the fabric as needed. I have some beige fabric with the pink roses that I plan to use for the winter season.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJdF2h7JD8wYfrpnXx7AEbk0O0V1-jg4wEbuejEde7KJZXm_rre3mf_Kk4KkEXJg_sqSl_UcFD0RkeSMejjcsQRtzZLh_uQe8YTYFfSi11k0i5BQLlIM7bD1Y_uPLldVoJRaRWAC2SJmI/s1600/New+room+again+8-30-2010+011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511319065547168882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJdF2h7JD8wYfrpnXx7AEbk0O0V1-jg4wEbuejEde7KJZXm_rre3mf_Kk4KkEXJg_sqSl_UcFD0RkeSMejjcsQRtzZLh_uQe8YTYFfSi11k0i5BQLlIM7bD1Y_uPLldVoJRaRWAC2SJmI/s400/New+room+again+8-30-2010+011.JPG" /></a><br />Here is the door that originally led from the laundry room (which I made out of part of the original garage) On the backside of the room you can see the door that leads into the dining room. Also the computer <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">armoire</span> that I got at a garage sale, too. I used some of the same wallpaper that I used on the suitcase and in my bedroom. I'm not sure if I like the finish I have on it. I originally made it the plain white and my Mom said she thought it looked like a big white blob so I tried to tame it down some. Do you have any suggestions to improve it??? I would appreciate any feedback that might help me figure out what would look best.<br /><br /><br /><div></div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-7759223790640778012010-08-22T19:44:00.000-07:002010-08-30T15:33:43.016-07:00Starting the Tour<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0dQWnlnuJ7Cfdo_m4w7nS4sEVgZqYjXRiV__JgVxAitAd89BjcpJHAIo67vDTmJNfJTq6LuGH3oVUiiw6_RvPsEapGWKa3eObQJjBxXly_X-JwuL9aEfbtf1bsEiJS_te3qblhrtaFFRP/s1600/more+pixs+8-22-10+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508433409877944226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0dQWnlnuJ7Cfdo_m4w7nS4sEVgZqYjXRiV__JgVxAitAd89BjcpJHAIo67vDTmJNfJTq6LuGH3oVUiiw6_RvPsEapGWKa3eObQJjBxXly_X-JwuL9aEfbtf1bsEiJS_te3qblhrtaFFRP/s400/more+pixs+8-22-10+003.JPG" /></a> As you enter the door you will be greeted by the old fashioned screen door. I have great affection for this door. I personally carried it on the top of my X-Terra all the way from Mobile Alabama a couple of years ago.<br /><br />When visiting my friend Nancy and her husband Rob in Mobile, they had a couple of them in their house and I just loved them. She had purchased them at Home Depot there in Mobile. Being unsure whether they had the same design at our local store. I purchased three of them to bring back home. When I designed the room I wanted to include the screen door. There were two reasons, one, to keep the dog from bolting out the back door and secondly, to add the vintage flavor that I wanted for the room.<br /><br />As you can see I put hardware cloth across the lower part of the door instead of returning the screen. This gives the necessary safety factor without closing in the room, the screen is dark and would tend to separate the two areas. At present I just have it attached with wire but I want to staple it on and trim it out to give it a finished look on the back side.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrhE0pwwCXG7JZ9cbm1EPKjQlG9s9z7K6B3RUTFXZMKmXQ7ocKgRiP8oWFS13rN7FjSsXbTPyGhDIYXaCZduajtOSz9NK2A_XqqNz6EIvQD9B-3oQ74C0cd5jhAR5IYME1mvTXbyj7qUiq/s1600/more+pixs+8-22-10+005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508433116771398610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrhE0pwwCXG7JZ9cbm1EPKjQlG9s9z7K6B3RUTFXZMKmXQ7ocKgRiP8oWFS13rN7FjSsXbTPyGhDIYXaCZduajtOSz9NK2A_XqqNz6EIvQD9B-3oQ74C0cd5jhAR5IYME1mvTXbyj7qUiq/s400/more+pixs+8-22-10+005.JPG" /></a> </div><div>As you open the screen door to your right is an old oak table that I acquired over 30 years ago.</div><div>It originally came from the garage of my stepfathers' sisters' house. My Mom had brought it out to her house after his sister passed away. She left it out in the weather when we all lived back in Kansas. When I got it, it had peeling white paint. I spent many hours out in my garage stripping all the old paint off. Who would have thought that years later I would have loved that finish!! I stained in walnut and put it in my kitchen. I have transported that table from Kansas to Arizona and then to Texas. I didn't have any place for it in my last two houses so it had been retired to my Mom's garage where I tried to sell it. Luckily no one bought it and it has returned back to me and got repainted, white. </div><div></div><div>I love to go to Hobby Lobby to see what is on sale 50% off that week. Back in April I found this little green house there just waiting for me to take home. I have a couple of African Violets in it with some moss and and a little angel to complete the vignette. In front I have an old book with some dried <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">long stem</span> roses. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Underneath </span>are some old pages that curled up when I tried to apply them to a slick surface that rejected them. On either side of the table are two small French rush </div><div>chairs. The table has drop leaves on both sides so when I want to use this as my work table for sewing or crafts I just need to lift the leaves to expand my working surface.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6SSNT2CL59S6nYCyghlW99M7VEs-FNo_deZbp8xaUqZXiZpvCrZN5ClXiXJxIYBl5mIe5iCjlvutT6af1DfmVHwuWY6KSVyMOGTVV6PLx2cH8AYotZpeL6Rfip_ySD4m4WAiV55PxkUdo/s1600/more+pixs+8-22-10+007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508432888642763762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6SSNT2CL59S6nYCyghlW99M7VEs-FNo_deZbp8xaUqZXiZpvCrZN5ClXiXJxIYBl5mIe5iCjlvutT6af1DfmVHwuWY6KSVyMOGTVV6PLx2cH8AYotZpeL6Rfip_ySD4m4WAiV55PxkUdo/s400/more+pixs+8-22-10+007.JPG" /></a> Here is the slick surface that rejected the book pages. They are inexpensive modular units that I bought at Target about 5 years ago. I primed them and painted them the soft blue of the Forget- me- not in my rose fabric. I then went around my house and pulled things from all over my house to create this display. The good thing about gleaning things from the other parts of the house is that it pared down some areas where I probably had a little too many things, if that is possible! The piece of gingerbead came from a closeout sale at Wimberly, a flea market in the Texas Hill Country. </div><div></div><div>In these cabinets and drawers I have a lot of my crafting equipment and some of my fabrics. I changed out the hardware as my friend Nancy told me that it wasn't vintage enough. I took <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Spackle</span> and filled the extra holes where the old hardware had been. I wanted to use these vintage pulls but the price of them was just more than what I wanted to spend. Lowe's had some gold pulls that were marked down to 89 cents. So I bought a can of brushed nickel paint and painted them. An easy solution to my limited budget. </div><div></div><div>Hope you have enjoyed the first part of the tour.....see ya soon!</div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-75427986873348972362010-08-15T11:15:00.000-07:002010-08-15T11:39:18.222-07:00Welcome Home!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDqVZTjbymHpZTjLGij9MfujEG_GDQaWd3kixpDU4ow-YEzeDXqXsrW0zRYgUiVhM4TEJOZ_DUEgo7GS35RhBNR6gaMcPDOoE287aXM3Wmeuf-OBcr1t6xx6fhOOMtLyceC1uNFkLPiNv7/s1600/tin+panels+050.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505702392889620914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDqVZTjbymHpZTjLGij9MfujEG_GDQaWd3kixpDU4ow-YEzeDXqXsrW0zRYgUiVhM4TEJOZ_DUEgo7GS35RhBNR6gaMcPDOoE287aXM3Wmeuf-OBcr1t6xx6fhOOMtLyceC1uNFkLPiNv7/s400/tin+panels+050.JPG" /></a> This a partial view of the entry way to the new room. This area is approximately 4x4 feet. It is on the other side of the screen door that we placed at the entrance to the room. On the right side of this area is the door to the storage area than we incorporated at the very back of the garage area. I love and need a lot of storage!!<br /><br />I wanted that screen door there to keep the dog from being able to bolt out of the outside door when it is opened. Most of my dogs have been talented escape artists. Molly, thankfully, is not as much prone to this but I still don't want her running out into the alley as most of the cars come down the alley pretty quickly. Also, I think the screen door adds charm and the vintage feel I wanted the room to impart.<br /><br />I don't like coming home to a totally dark house. I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">usually</span> have a small night light turned on to correct this problem. In this case, I have a 15 watt bulb in the lamp on the shelf. The shelf, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">it's self</span> is made from old shutters I bought at a garage sale several years ago. Shutters aren't as popular as<br /> they used to be but I still like them and have them in several places in my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">house</span>. To me they have more character than blinds. In <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">this</span> case I added two metal brackets to form the shelf and then used the lower edge of the one shutter for hooks to accommodate some old track shoes , a straw hat and a small sign that says "to plant a garden is to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">believe</span> in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">tomorrow</span>."<br /><br /> Below the shelf I have a wicker shopping basket that I also bought at a garage sale when I still lived in Arizona more than 12 years ago. To me, it forms a great little vignette and gives a welcoming feeling to the entry. Welcome, we glad to see you ! Come in and stay awhile.!just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-62081521490558989462010-08-08T21:08:00.000-07:002010-08-08T21:36:36.100-07:00ONE HUNDREDTH POST-PREVIEW NEW ROOM!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWcLNK4JRPVSR5Xij_HwNxXLBl1FHw2L-oq6WBcheMOhweLREh6rai1qt2jty4aK5nbxRx5Zg98r7jsQTraY5JCbhboXASr6oYWN9T0lvotvCXcVX9grLasrewsa7_UwTYdTZKIQ3a68rz/s1600/New+room+first+pictures+029.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503257894027101314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWcLNK4JRPVSR5Xij_HwNxXLBl1FHw2L-oq6WBcheMOhweLREh6rai1qt2jty4aK5nbxRx5Zg98r7jsQTraY5JCbhboXASr6oYWN9T0lvotvCXcVX9grLasrewsa7_UwTYdTZKIQ3a68rz/s400/New+room+first+pictures+029.JPG" /></a> I wanted my one hundredth post to be special so it took me some time to get to the point that I had the room completed enough to share. It is still a work in progress but I couldn't contain myself any longer.<br /><br />We are not completely through with the painting but getting close. Probably in a couple of more days it will finally be done. Bead board is not easy to paint. It requires getting into the grooves and that requires a lot more energy than just rolling it on. Those of you who have painted it know what I mean.<br /><br />As luck would have it, my next door neighbor was having a moving sale a few weeks ago and had a queen size sleeper sofa that he was not taking with him. I purchased it from him for $50.00 and moved into my room. I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">order</span>ed a slipcover for it . I have loved the slipcovers from Spring <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gard'n</span> for a long time and finally had the perfect sofa for one of her wonderful slipcovers. I added some<br />pink check and pink rose pillows that I had made to complete the look.<br /><br />I brought my old coffee table and drop leaf table back from my Mom's garage and proceeded to paint them white. The tool tray on the coffee table is from my favorite craft/antique mall. It doesn't look to bad in the red. What do you think??<br /><br />In the next few posts I'll share other parts of the room with you. I'm still trying to decide on curtains . I am using some pretty sheers that I had in a previous house. I have more of the Ralph Lauren pink rose fabric that I am thinking of making valances for the windows. Any suggestions???just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-36538996714869287592010-07-20T20:40:00.000-07:002010-07-20T21:17:02.968-07:00OH SO COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzcFm7EM_tXLvMeQ86kRoMRQ2DEJrm8Jn8JKg1sgHpCMYlaYDrglSqfhfek5GY2XlNeFYLdKIKEXtKtk1FOzS5p-LXF0YI0dyeSsQO8Jkmi_v1VY3nVeULErw0NQICkZwYLYOvfOIRttCv/s1600/complete+room+7-20-10+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496200686570461938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzcFm7EM_tXLvMeQ86kRoMRQ2DEJrm8Jn8JKg1sgHpCMYlaYDrglSqfhfek5GY2XlNeFYLdKIKEXtKtk1FOzS5p-LXF0YI0dyeSsQO8Jkmi_v1VY3nVeULErw0NQICkZwYLYOvfOIRttCv/s400/complete+room+7-20-10+002.JPG" /></a> Oh Happy Day!!! The room is complete! I absolutely love it. It is all I wanted and expected and a lot more......<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RctgaovraJkI26Bjt5b88wiEi1Vi6IjFCOfoyRM0dMdeYrSTj3NaJ2kEjTYM0A-KX7vj9biI5G69AJISH0kTlPNesvnDQE9mQiq22ABjMtQAzT1Ut0SlXYgSDMpW4iEtTgNVmPJAlxBN/s1600/complete+room+7-20-10+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496200478691000434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RctgaovraJkI26Bjt5b88wiEi1Vi6IjFCOfoyRM0dMdeYrSTj3NaJ2kEjTYM0A-KX7vj9biI5G69AJISH0kTlPNesvnDQE9mQiq22ABjMtQAzT1Ut0SlXYgSDMpW4iEtTgNVmPJAlxBN/s400/complete+room+7-20-10+003.JPG" /></a> I still need to finish painting the bead board and the cabinet but all the rest is done. Now we can move in the furniture and start decorating. My very favorite things to do!! Isn't it just fabulous! It is so exciting to see your vision come to life. Like I said it is even more than I could have wished for. Thanks to my great guys for all their hard work. Last night they were down on their knees cleaning and grouting the floor until almost 9 pm. They were dog tired and barely limped out of here! (Literally!)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQmlxwNsDu9Y00Eg4oyDQlkdSKXdarwXlIf4ZxoUIUDCSRbnvpM_thLJHD6G9pIVTSK-SHXs6YlgVNru9JR0u34nE4deMGdi88-9NYWJrZgUj6yuL1j0FFzXmrUv3xkHdpCicDvVWFreHv/s1600/complete+room+7-20-10+009.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496200313639175154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQmlxwNsDu9Y00Eg4oyDQlkdSKXdarwXlIf4ZxoUIUDCSRbnvpM_thLJHD6G9pIVTSK-SHXs6YlgVNru9JR0u34nE4deMGdi88-9NYWJrZgUj6yuL1j0FFzXmrUv3xkHdpCicDvVWFreHv/s400/complete+room+7-20-10+009.JPG" /></a> Here you can see the screen door that will keep the dog from bolting out the door if she gets the chance as well as one of my hidden closets with the door slightly ajar. I love the way that they turned out. I need to mount the brackets and add the shelves and then I can start loading in all my precious items (aka my junk!) With the doors being 8 feet tall I can use the space all the way to the top so that should give me lots of space. The best part of this is that there are 2, count them, 2 of these closets! Lots of storage. In my case there can never be too much storage. (It's a quirk I picked up from my Mom! She says it's hereditary!!!)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gJ8CPW3fEdB-zbg6uFHhnJdxeBLq6QcvatowWNPfAVU5L0RDQ9-FC8kT2oVRZr5hXlwrOCJBnNtzdNl67CwbzLUZOjzyMwSkyB8dR4gj2P_G1ZqxnHJB6ZZV6UisnimkdYN0xnq8zNNS/s1600/complete+room+7-20-10+004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496200079914590178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gJ8CPW3fEdB-zbg6uFHhnJdxeBLq6QcvatowWNPfAVU5L0RDQ9-FC8kT2oVRZr5hXlwrOCJBnNtzdNl67CwbzLUZOjzyMwSkyB8dR4gj2P_G1ZqxnHJB6ZZV6UisnimkdYN0xnq8zNNS/s400/complete+room+7-20-10+004.JPG" /></a> This is a picture of the doors closed, with my air conditioner/heater that we installed into the wall. I particularly like it because it is white. Some of them I looked at were gray or black and that didn't fit into my room. It was great when we finally got to the stage that we could start it up and work in the cool room instead of the very warm Texas heat! It certainly made it a lot easier to prime and paint the ceiling and walls.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-nM6KF6GLrZBhhQYRzJgNpQKOsJkzNm-UZdLURzwf5AL5ykgPzJ-t8UjDOQYSCix-uEaIKFr9g5XEBMmPM70SbDlXJHeF4pxQE1Hp-g5fiSMEfBkX24xrqFaowMX0qpDyd80iPhp8plS/s1600/complete+room+7-20-10+005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496199891470120498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-nM6KF6GLrZBhhQYRzJgNpQKOsJkzNm-UZdLURzwf5AL5ykgPzJ-t8UjDOQYSCix-uEaIKFr9g5XEBMmPM70SbDlXJHeF4pxQE1Hp-g5fiSMEfBkX24xrqFaowMX0qpDyd80iPhp8plS/s400/complete+room+7-20-10+005.JPG" /></a> Here you can see the doors open. I think that when I get all the bead board enameled that they will be even more inconspicuous. You can see the cabinets are just primed also. I've already put my stereo in there and today we put the new TV in.</div><div></div><div>My next post will be number 100 and I'm hoping to show you the room decorated to celebrate this milestone. It may take me a couple of weeks to get there but I'm hoping that you will feel it was worth the wait. Until then I'll be busier than a cat in a rocking chair factory. See you then.......<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-72349673558695730792010-07-14T17:50:00.001-07:002010-07-14T18:16:58.457-07:00Closer, Still<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlgiMjzZEgONC0GkYr1OlrHc6G3JPBmFQW2q8fjLmkCEWJENIj-kaCN2qLShb_AEzOUdCGYSdkQdspK6tRW_jQpR6HiwS1_myU_jSH0o_oUDyTmMAOsWEf_PixPVvt87XMAWx6Y4a5d0XF/s1600/beadboard+030.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493930652030154546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlgiMjzZEgONC0GkYr1OlrHc6G3JPBmFQW2q8fjLmkCEWJENIj-kaCN2qLShb_AEzOUdCGYSdkQdspK6tRW_jQpR6HiwS1_myU_jSH0o_oUDyTmMAOsWEf_PixPVvt87XMAWx6Y4a5d0XF/s400/beadboard+030.JPG" /></a><br />What you see, if you look closely, is the wall with all the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">bead board</span>. If you look over the equipment you can see the cabinets which will be where the TV will sit. On each side there are closets. What, you say? You see <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">bead board</span> on one side and plain wood on the other. What will be is invisible doors. They will be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">bead board</span> on the outside and blend into the wall so you won't be able to see that there are closet doors. I'll <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">show</span> you more when they get completed.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZYaurfpMk3c3xE6lIwg3-LeQ4XcJbhyUglEqaDuO7gUJ0Gqk0U0UumzCkW5jpxN6mvZnkr5bx7DNreVMlPirvtHx6wnuoX49lpNRZqjAG1cVc_4hXCnjMIJ0D8PlEwHgehdcHKQnejQ_M/s1600/beadboard+033.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493930378470725346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZYaurfpMk3c3xE6lIwg3-LeQ4XcJbhyUglEqaDuO7gUJ0Gqk0U0UumzCkW5jpxN6mvZnkr5bx7DNreVMlPirvtHx6wnuoX49lpNRZqjAG1cVc_4hXCnjMIJ0D8PlEwHgehdcHKQnejQ_M/s400/beadboard+033.JPG" /></a><br />This is the North wall and you can see the window and the single French door. Also the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-primed <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">bead board</span> and unpainted trim. Also the wall color. It's a Martha Stewart Living paint called Buckwheat Flour. On the very left side of the picture is the edge of the French door that leads to the laundry room and beyond that the entry into the original house.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc1ih5NRkHEA556BkGsEReXvvskdrmzqHpN6ewhPRMCxvCFMCFrLyKP0GV9N8sJ369ZCBu3AYv95Z6mkqQ50vwaGwuCec2Prub-Dek5QipUqJfWdOTk0lu8WYFMlvLOElfPv0En3akWWZy/s1600/beadboard+021.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493930076615712402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc1ih5NRkHEA556BkGsEReXvvskdrmzqHpN6ewhPRMCxvCFMCFrLyKP0GV9N8sJ369ZCBu3AYv95Z6mkqQ50vwaGwuCec2Prub-Dek5QipUqJfWdOTk0lu8WYFMlvLOElfPv0En3akWWZy/s400/beadboard+021.JPG" /></a><br /><br /> I wanted to include this picture of my hardworking guys. They are mixing the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">thin set</span> to lay the tile in the room. A <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">king size</span> mixer blade driven by an electric drill. To the left is Greg and on the right is Royce. They've worked really hard and with great accuracy to make my dream a reality! Thanks guys, you're the best!!<br /><br />We should be done in the next few days so hang tight we'll be back.......soon!!!!!just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-68282632265274857442010-07-12T08:51:00.000-07:002010-07-12T09:07:26.246-07:00More Progress<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTY5KFvTWeMeYSIuE5Rokzq90feHPwkeGElKU0K-fUzVmTv6OaarSZZrFLRp7uXEdiZRnuacU2TrR0PFf1Y93LFAmWeIYYEYSyP00VubQ-j3d2w7ElGNVhGt4KaYSKRoH48lqvBFMVpV7M/s1600/Tile,+first+day+019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493048409440111970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTY5KFvTWeMeYSIuE5Rokzq90feHPwkeGElKU0K-fUzVmTv6OaarSZZrFLRp7uXEdiZRnuacU2TrR0PFf1Y93LFAmWeIYYEYSyP00VubQ-j3d2w7ElGNVhGt4KaYSKRoH48lqvBFMVpV7M/s400/Tile,+first+day+019.JPG" /></a><br /><div>The tile is down in both the room and the laundry room. I've primed all the sheet rock and painted the ceiling. The ceiling was not FUN!! I don't have a good neck and looking up for so long was definitely a struggle, but it is done and boy am I glad. Part of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Sheetrock</span> was the original that was in the garage and it absorbed the primer like a sponge. I went through 5+ gallons of primer and that wasn't even all the surface as the rest will be covered with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">bead board</span>. It always feels <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">sooooo</span> good to have such a icky task behind you.</div><div> </div><div>I, finally, have picked the wall color. My Mom was a great help. I must have bought 7 samples before we finally settled. The tile is a grayish beige and colors were either to yellow or something else. I do think we did settle on the right one!!!</div><div> </div><div>The interior doors are in. When we got over to the door that was one of the original garage exits we found that the door casing was rotted. So we had to buy a new door there. So since I needed to get a new one I put a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">French</span> door there, too. It's a single one but it adds even more light and a view of the patio on bedroom side. Now all the doors match.</div><div> </div><div>Today, the guys are setting the front door and starting on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">bead board</span>. It's almost there....I'm so excited!!!</div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-30268558467914823032010-06-29T12:20:00.000-07:002010-06-29T12:29:57.203-07:00ONE STEP CLOSER<u><span style="color:#0066cc;"></span></u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirK5M1HOBEAKYg08S3qyKOsM8QfcAv5N_uD9Ec4BuvCrHWf5lRU6sLAs_9P2fCwWOG_GqtZilwgg2zuuVMst75pHSjpzQwtokqU9DbN6cc1-rcyFXVfwv24j6nWupxH9Ez8dO-FXCXslU9/s1600/room+again+017.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488278064084857490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirK5M1HOBEAKYg08S3qyKOsM8QfcAv5N_uD9Ec4BuvCrHWf5lRU6sLAs_9P2fCwWOG_GqtZilwgg2zuuVMst75pHSjpzQwtokqU9DbN6cc1-rcyFXVfwv24j6nWupxH9Ez8dO-FXCXslU9/s400/room+again+017.JPG" /></a> All the sheet rock, taping, and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">texture</span> is done. We are now ready to install the flooring. Tomorrow we will start that . Today we started unloading the pod and putting some of it into the storage. All I can say is.....this is not fun!! It is hot out, we had a storm last night and may have another tonight so, it is humid. Need I say more????? We are not that far from the Texas coast and they are bracing for Alex. Be he <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">hurricane</span> or tropical storm he will surely have some heavy winds and rain<br />That's the update for now, pardon me but I'm off to take a nap!!!<br /><div></div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-2246027248449759072010-06-21T13:30:00.001-07:002010-06-21T13:47:24.520-07:00We're Making Progress....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3sV4nuXoKuOL0wrFBqAx-ufj8mjuJhqEthff1VsCcBzICRloFQ06nt6ZoOVe57XbnVnhOMRk8HsZ1-SXNQP5vDl7CQO4W-9scOGmtsy-b0f5k20KpPy4kSx74jNhQhJnjZSnn_roWnrW8/s1600/progress+on+room+017.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 287px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485327639330848930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3sV4nuXoKuOL0wrFBqAx-ufj8mjuJhqEthff1VsCcBzICRloFQ06nt6ZoOVe57XbnVnhOMRk8HsZ1-SXNQP5vDl7CQO4W-9scOGmtsy-b0f5k20KpPy4kSx74jNhQhJnjZSnn_roWnrW8/s400/progress+on+room+017.JPG" /></a>We have got part of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Sheetrock</span> in and tomorrow they will begin to tape and float all the seams. The three sections you see above are on the wall on the back of the room. This is where the garage doors used to be. The center area is where the cabinets will go with the TV on the top. Each of the sections on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">either</span> side will be closets where I will keep all my fabric, paint and supplies.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3kF1vkCelIXPV7d2EH9Tg84EMIEU6Is_Fj88X-Lcyv9dUD6hWELum-j3L40FB3Gl5kCAF-vdBJQE7gUEWkeRe_JCV25zhn_YbwRtN-Ng4a7tNF0Czymd63NJebvRqCLUD6e7nMWyQ22u/s1600/progress+on+room+020.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485327424002504754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3kF1vkCelIXPV7d2EH9Tg84EMIEU6Is_Fj88X-Lcyv9dUD6hWELum-j3L40FB3Gl5kCAF-vdBJQE7gUEWkeRe_JCV25zhn_YbwRtN-Ng4a7tNF0Czymd63NJebvRqCLUD6e7nMWyQ22u/s400/progress+on+room+020.JPG" /></a> This is the wall from the opposite side of the room. In this picture you can see part of the windows and where the entrance to the room is from the backside. In that opening will be a old fashioned looking screen door. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">That</span> will help keep the dog from getting out when the back door is opened. </div><div></div><div>Saturday we went tile shopping again and I found the tile for the floor. I have seen a lot of pretty tile while I was out shopping but they just didn't fit into my budget. The one I found is pretty and affordable, so I am happy. We are getting closer each day . So stay tuned!!<br /><br /><div></div></div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-60523111725205409112010-06-13T20:37:00.000-07:002010-06-13T21:25:46.384-07:00Music, Music, Music.......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQMrgfK8eqzIXbAjKN3v9hoOciVZJ6ec8_8-ZqSEOoeeA9HD4egOIwBnlE8eYueKK1tG3DHTQdoeg_AVUaKTwiRsY8JjRckfO2-uEcPJj97fa2zz8WwTeMWlZnyBRXQJgHmsBkgfzSZeZj/s1600/Music+in+the+armoire+012.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482469449235744850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQMrgfK8eqzIXbAjKN3v9hoOciVZJ6ec8_8-ZqSEOoeeA9HD4egOIwBnlE8eYueKK1tG3DHTQdoeg_AVUaKTwiRsY8JjRckfO2-uEcPJj97fa2zz8WwTeMWlZnyBRXQJgHmsBkgfzSZeZj/s400/Music+in+the+armoire+012.JPG" /></a> I have started to paper the inside of the computer <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">armoire</span>. It is still a work in progress but I thought that I would share some of the parts that are partially completed.<br /><br />I am using music books that I purchased on e-bay. It does require quite a few books, but it is also a very large area to cover. I am using liquid starch to apply it to the walls of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">armoire</span>. You can buy it at most grocery stores if you look for it.<br /><br />I saw how to do it on Tracey's blog <a href="http://acottageindustry.typepad.com/">http://acottageindustry.typepad.com/</a>. She did a mini tutorial about it. I used a small plastic bucket into which I put a small amount of starch. Use enough that you can dip the music pages in and wet them completely. I did find, however, that too much starch makes the paper very soggy and it tears even more easily. You need to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">squeegee</span> out the excessive starch before placing it on the wall. Use your hand to do this.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPwrJY6I_yjCDhOQzUSHqJqv36dH1h57hZe2Va76DbsNw5HTga24NQuW6aRam6l5bm5ix-26GhCFiDS8Y4XNBePD6GBiU3pPlw8Phe3BYcnsMNYuErfQCINQ2MNPkZJO40cGF6E4t1gK5/s1600/Music+in+the+armoire+006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482469201177916962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPwrJY6I_yjCDhOQzUSHqJqv36dH1h57hZe2Va76DbsNw5HTga24NQuW6aRam6l5bm5ix-26GhCFiDS8Y4XNBePD6GBiU3pPlw8Phe3BYcnsMNYuErfQCINQ2MNPkZJO40cGF6E4t1gK5/s400/Music+in+the+armoire+006.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I found it easier to smooth the paper out with my wallpapering brush . It does wrinkle fairly easily but can be smoothed out GENTLY. Otherwise it tears if you are too rough. I also wore rubber gloves as it is very sticky, more than with wallpaper paste.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVYhgzH3bDQPj5RbH5MqbNTjNiczCFs1_T3f_OuAusRi1FWKUK12g-0iDgaaPT5e5QI73vKRGFt6I6THvW-WDVhXKvr8XvGz7-tS3g5S8UcWHevlB9pcGriy5ZYjZyRa2yjGdpIWsQsa3t/s1600/Music+in+the+armoire+005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482468954168415586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVYhgzH3bDQPj5RbH5MqbNTjNiczCFs1_T3f_OuAusRi1FWKUK12g-0iDgaaPT5e5QI73vKRGFt6I6THvW-WDVhXKvr8XvGz7-tS3g5S8UcWHevlB9pcGriy5ZYjZyRa2yjGdpIWsQsa3t/s400/Music+in+the+armoire+005.JPG" /></a></div><div></div><div>I bought some paper napkins at Home Goods and cut out the butterflies from the napkin to add randomly to the area. One thing I like to do is cut off some of the margins of the paper with a paper cutter as I don't like the wide plain white margins. I have decoupaged some other things by tearing the pages and just applying it randomly instead of in sheets. It just depends on what you prefer. You'd be amazed at how stiff and smooth that it dries. I still have about half of the inside left to complete because of all the little shelving areas it has. So I'll share again when I'm done. If you need visuals of it go to Tracey's blog and look for the tutorial, it helped me a lot.<br /><br /><div></div></div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-43267251302591616782010-06-11T11:01:00.001-07:002010-06-11T11:06:33.216-07:00Windows And Doors Day 1<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdWuA9nycd1RYGITPg9TogMIZH-kU99p_KANCu2JBaShRQoVfxdsXPDtF9nlnKm537gW2jZ3au4bXMBdGJJXmReTKWpVluBlIh26HYwimEKxrCHlWrnWTNrxWj-A2VVcrPqCUMvqJGbP59/s1600/windows+and+doors+day+1+023.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 236px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481578063957304434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdWuA9nycd1RYGITPg9TogMIZH-kU99p_KANCu2JBaShRQoVfxdsXPDtF9nlnKm537gW2jZ3au4bXMBdGJJXmReTKWpVluBlIh26HYwimEKxrCHlWrnWTNrxWj-A2VVcrPqCUMvqJGbP59/s400/windows+and+doors+day+1+023.JPG" /></a> Today they are putting in the French Doors. It is amazing how light it makes the room inside.Of course, as you can see , it is not finished being installed but I am so excited I just had to share the very first look at it! Don't know if they will get to the windows today or will have to wait until Monday.<br /><div></div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-75276325247383858442010-06-10T15:23:00.000-07:002010-06-10T15:58:48.923-07:00Decisions, Decisions.........<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KM-I5MWMsCeoS-HJddV_1GAuNk4itX8ZibDwMgeWnbFhH-_oGXZf5btg64LzqsWx18d9gutNNeQ08L2ncvEo9Xu2uqIk7tKq1BPYiyZTBT_l66p5bDBTA2UTeqyX-wmpWoZ7k-Bh48at/s1600/fabrics+,+tile+and+paint+015.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481274627934997714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KM-I5MWMsCeoS-HJddV_1GAuNk4itX8ZibDwMgeWnbFhH-_oGXZf5btg64LzqsWx18d9gutNNeQ08L2ncvEo9Xu2uqIk7tKq1BPYiyZTBT_l66p5bDBTA2UTeqyX-wmpWoZ7k-Bh48at/s400/fabrics+,+tile+and+paint+015.JPG" /></a> We are moving right along with the room. So far we've got part of the framing in, at least along the long wall where the TV will sit. That is where the garage doors used to be. They have the headers in for the doors and the windows and most of the electrical work has been done. Tomorrow they are planning to put in the french door and the windows. They go on the side walls that look out on each of the little yards that I have. My house is T shaped. The garage is the lower part of the T. That explains why I have two yards. Each one has a small garden and the windows will look out to each of them.<br /><br />Today, when there were not any workers here Jen and I headed out to Lowe's to get the outdoor fixture to put outside the French door. All the others I have are matching so I wanted this one to match, also. I also got the ceiling fan and the hardware for the door. For my retirement and my birthday I got a couple of gift cards so I used them and it made the bill less of a hit to my budget. We, also, looked at tile for the floor. As you can see from the picture above this is the palette that I am going to use. The fabric was what I used in my bedroom in the last house and I had the walls one of the pinks in the roses. I have a lot of it as I made a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">king size</span> duvet cover out of it. I want to outline quilt around the design for several large pillows and some valances. Can't decide if I want other curtains or not yet. I want to go more neutral for the room so I got some cream and brown paint samples, kind of on the khaki side as there is some green in the khaki in the leaves. I don't know how well the colors will show up in the photo. I want to see all the samples in the room tomorrow after they put in the windows so I can see if they still coordinate in the light of the room. <br /><br />I brought home several tile samples to look at too. I to be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">thrifty</span> on my flooring choice as it is not included in the price of the room. I'll post again when they get the windows in.just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-17441118595905217442010-06-05T20:01:00.000-07:002010-06-05T20:35:10.571-07:00We're Off and Running!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0wyh9I0_b3FRdGNCdrF87QOiubFgtE4SjTGAypRdCfBZWqVndBtAF9EnXpPdLPceBiuQg9m6uP-HS8xANu_EUJACS5fB4VTU1HvzC_Ug1AOsxBTIBF5ZGkFfAaJP7-bEKlv4QS-6yBONs/s1600/New+room+days+1%262+004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479490668251631682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0wyh9I0_b3FRdGNCdrF87QOiubFgtE4SjTGAypRdCfBZWqVndBtAF9EnXpPdLPceBiuQg9m6uP-HS8xANu_EUJACS5fB4VTU1HvzC_Ug1AOsxBTIBF5ZGkFfAaJP7-bEKlv4QS-6yBONs/s400/New+room+days+1%262+004.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /> The day I've been waiting for has finally arrived!! WE STARTED THE NEW ROOM!!<br /> Thursday was the first day of our new adventure. The guys showed up about 8:30 am and immediately started <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">dismantling</span> the garage doors. I, in the mean time, placed an ad on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Craig's</span> List to sell them and by 6:00pm that same day they were sold and cash in hand! They next started to rough- in the openings and by 8:00 pm they had the tar paper and siding on the outside. (They had to close it up before they <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">went</span> home for the night.) They <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">temporarily</span> put the door in, locked it and fell into their truck, exhausted!<br /><br /> Friday I had to work so I didn't get to see much of what they did but they roughed-in the storage area that is at the very back or front depending which way you come into the room. Originally the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">storage</span> area was going to be built just outside the original garage under the carport but the concrete pad was going to be 1600.00 and that was above the budget so we had to take some of the space out of the room. I think it will be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">OK</span> and not affect the design too much.<br /><br /> I originally planned to put a fake fireplace in the room with the TV in the firebox but, that too, had to be cut b/o the budget. I did find two used bathroom cabinets at a garage sale for $30.00. I will put them together put a top over the two and put the TV on it. Also, I bought two old house screens that will go above to form doors. The screens have wooden frames and chippy white paint. I think that they will look great when it is put together. On each side of the cabinets will be a closet that will house a lot of my craft supplies and such. They will have some unusual doors that I will share with you at the time they are completed.<br /><br /> That is the latest update. Soon I'll share some of the other details of the room as we go along.<br />Luckily I will be home all next week to watch the progress. I'm really excited to see every detail.<br /><br /><div></div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-54612627381803573242010-05-31T08:38:00.001-07:002010-05-31T09:34:50.254-07:00Lillies Of The Field<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5H4nrlf4qyUHqTzAsHRZNiweVtszOGqWK7yWd6s9Am-NWrPrAxH3OcKq8QoeFVz5vShxZ5ngKqOjptlmXdRK-fBtpsZdWVBXT3vnT21c7BHnN8FrMX-us7Ns0S5-e8ZzZhPHQ5qFpAa-P/s1600/lillies+043.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477460935093831042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5H4nrlf4qyUHqTzAsHRZNiweVtszOGqWK7yWd6s9Am-NWrPrAxH3OcKq8QoeFVz5vShxZ5ngKqOjptlmXdRK-fBtpsZdWVBXT3vnT21c7BHnN8FrMX-us7Ns0S5-e8ZzZhPHQ5qFpAa-P/s400/lillies+043.JPG" /></a><br />Today, is Memorial Day, and it seemed appropriate to show flowers. These pictures are of all the Day <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Lillie's</span> blooming in my garden, today. The white one above is one that has never bloomed before. I got all these <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Lillie's</span> from a former neighbor whose mother had over a thousand <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">varieties</span>.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8iGcr9VpuNeCh7JoXBzDHP0jrRZPgkxsZJFK_OAgQqlnn1LF2nr9Z_kJQ4O3MQHFBfaKxtmtTDuNoawiLuFZEO5swSa30bAfj-bSwZajfDWSuvbsMtJx6fhmihWCycnDpOBe7e-FwRH35/s1600/lillies+046.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477460578517496818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8iGcr9VpuNeCh7JoXBzDHP0jrRZPgkxsZJFK_OAgQqlnn1LF2nr9Z_kJQ4O3MQHFBfaKxtmtTDuNoawiLuFZEO5swSa30bAfj-bSwZajfDWSuvbsMtJx6fhmihWCycnDpOBe7e-FwRH35/s400/lillies+046.JPG" /></a> I am, largely, a pastel person but I am enjoying all the different hues of these flowers. When I got these plants they were dried and had some tags on them but no other description. So when they started to bloom all the colors were a surprise. The plants have doubled this year and I have so many more blooms.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjflhhyKD2BJr_QZyqJVO2Whh43us8SnmTj08WY5Rhi1iB7Fs8RrTrsFvFj2evcaDLs-oymKQ7dzsGQb7tHid85wScp57GnLha8VEoJHeoHfnIrCQU7MEw-qpnu_g7NDQKc55zHXoT8ieBf/s1600/lillies+039.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477460370471928258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjflhhyKD2BJr_QZyqJVO2Whh43us8SnmTj08WY5Rhi1iB7Fs8RrTrsFvFj2evcaDLs-oymKQ7dzsGQb7tHid85wScp57GnLha8VEoJHeoHfnIrCQU7MEw-qpnu_g7NDQKc55zHXoT8ieBf/s400/lillies+039.JPG" /></a></div><div></div><div>I love this peachy one, and the blooms are large and soft to the touch. As you can see I have a lot of additional buds that will soon be ready to burst open. It's sad that the blooms only last one day.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJeXJtr3Byd3lNp8_pRLmOCzNtVItGIOyV_BITtiFRUr9hx6YkPY1cCNjxRLLFRPtgBZ9Vo5e4XdtW3zi0VYxzXRX-DrGpRVuRP9Q0ZudJVkA1aLp3UH2jWuGog5m-61023nTeY2TuHLz8/s1600/lillies+044.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477460129381283266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJeXJtr3Byd3lNp8_pRLmOCzNtVItGIOyV_BITtiFRUr9hx6YkPY1cCNjxRLLFRPtgBZ9Vo5e4XdtW3zi0VYxzXRX-DrGpRVuRP9Q0ZudJVkA1aLp3UH2jWuGog5m-61023nTeY2TuHLz8/s400/lillies+044.JPG" /></a></div><div></div><div>Isn't this one really unusual , the picture is slightly not a vibrant as the blooms themselves are in person.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGSfvYprqCwA0CpxcQ1dNG6_0sSvvBWYG0LUZ337tA489eZXusj557MhZ-mBid_qV_LMzOUscMIn74rhmoENz0kqVy51LifOuCdMm2wv3kCTINxbYCR-_yBo5kQoAFDhw8ap-N_dmUupFa/s1600/lillies+015.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477459930015068018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGSfvYprqCwA0CpxcQ1dNG6_0sSvvBWYG0LUZ337tA489eZXusj557MhZ-mBid_qV_LMzOUscMIn74rhmoENz0kqVy51LifOuCdMm2wv3kCTINxbYCR-_yBo5kQoAFDhw8ap-N_dmUupFa/s400/lillies+015.JPG" /></a></div><div></div><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Doesn't</span> this one remind you of the skin of a peach or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">nectarine</span>. It is definitely very dramatic.</div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhenTrv6WnMm22aIBdyuP0zJSLhIl1is7qhyphenhyphensQzqjhc3t83UxyWoK45wyLGiDN6UstWP3OXVYeb9Z2xPTxmSQFGYCuQl0oT8YTONvuYs1xY35lX0Dhs3Vh6vXMCIYX7HnJGlOW4KaGvnjxy/s1600/lillies+030.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477459645879318658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhenTrv6WnMm22aIBdyuP0zJSLhIl1is7qhyphenhyphensQzqjhc3t83UxyWoK45wyLGiDN6UstWP3OXVYeb9Z2xPTxmSQFGYCuQl0oT8YTONvuYs1xY35lX0Dhs3Vh6vXMCIYX7HnJGlOW4KaGvnjxy/s400/lillies+030.JPG" /></a></div><div></div><div>This garden fairy is sitting on the rock border of the garden. She is sitting there still thinking about the new room. I have been having to rethink some of the plans that I had for the new family/craft room as the bid for it came in way OVER my budget. I'm having to cut some of the things so that I can fit my expectations to my budget!! As of today they are suppose to start work tomorrow.</div><div></div><div>Luckily, I worked 3 days last week at the clinic. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Because</span> of a family emergency I will be able to pick up an additional 5 days of work and that translates into $$$$. Hopefully that will help to bump up my budget just a tad.</div><div></div><div>I was able to finally get over to my space at the craft mall to see if I have sold any thing. It wasn't much but at least I have a start. They had a big sidewalk sale last weekend so that brought a lot of traffic into the store. I will get busy soon and get some additional <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">merchandise</span> to place there.</div><div></div><div> </div><div>The last two weeks, since I last posted, have been a whirlwind. This month is a big birthday month in our family, including my birthday. So it has been filled with some parties. It is also the month that I need to renew my nursing license so I had a lot of reading to do to get my required 20 hours of continuing education required to renew. Also I rented a "pod" type storage unit to place at the back to store all the stuff that I had stored in the garage. All of this and working, too. We worked really hard to remove it all. Luckily I had a strong handyman to help me with the heavy stuff. We filled two large trash containers with trash. I am going to have to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">whittle</span> down some of the things when we go to return it as the storage area will be slightly small than before. That will be hard !</div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-28660428835186542492010-05-15T14:37:00.001-07:002010-05-15T15:23:04.676-07:00What 's New???<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUF9-FvETZuPPK03OnSnCTNgLolKpQ2vzS42vq_cy1u8SKYWUFxrDAz3EcvG36HlARI1sEU_DBM9kLxcPvpzSSYJsvrc_BZ5JKjynJGxa1AdGGi9d2euHouuICPaXGgUdfpqpm5MYoPBtl/s1600/shoes+and+booth+011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 370px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471615412448326898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUF9-FvETZuPPK03OnSnCTNgLolKpQ2vzS42vq_cy1u8SKYWUFxrDAz3EcvG36HlARI1sEU_DBM9kLxcPvpzSSYJsvrc_BZ5JKjynJGxa1AdGGi9d2euHouuICPaXGgUdfpqpm5MYoPBtl/s400/shoes+and+booth+011.JPG" /></a><br /><br /> In my previous post I was telling you about going to my favorite craft/ antique mall. That is where we bought my cute little piano. While I was there I talked to the management about being put on a waiting list for a booth. Wednesday, May 5th was the day of my retirement. It was also the day that they called and told me that they had a booth available. PANIC!!!!! There is a saying when God closes one door, he opens another!!<br /><br />I just wasn't prepared for the door to swing open so soon. I wanted to start making these cute baby shoes to sell but I didn't have any made yet. I did, however, have a bunch of pillows that were previously made. So, I had to scamble big time to get some shoes made. I went to the mall the next morning to sign up for the booth and set my move in date for the 15th. So now you all know why I've been MIA.<br /><br /><br /><br />Today, I gathered up all the inventory I had and went off to set up my booth. It is the smallest booth they have, as I didn't want to take to large a risk when I didn't know if people would buy what I had made. Money will be tighter now with no regular paycheck except my social security and some supplement from my retirement. I'm not much of a daredevil when it comes to money.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7lzCQQRNnUmkZjyBCr1wBQvr9G3wHz8BZBPTHw0iVfYUJaCQfJz_zbSfCAPJwGRSnH7NIDMusemSGleqciUjWrJPRaeeakTSwYUnlL0qHqWL_1VUyS2MBrrEs2weIFcbqp6RNFeTWDpY/s1600/shoes+and+booth+010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471615267081137250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7lzCQQRNnUmkZjyBCr1wBQvr9G3wHz8BZBPTHw0iVfYUJaCQfJz_zbSfCAPJwGRSnH7NIDMusemSGleqciUjWrJPRaeeakTSwYUnlL0qHqWL_1VUyS2MBrrEs2weIFcbqp6RNFeTWDpY/s400/shoes+and+booth+010.JPG" /></a><br /><br /> I wanted a decorated booth since I think that attracts more people. Since I had baby shoes as part of my inventory I decided on a baby type theme. The little doll cradle I bought at a garage sale last year when I was visiting my friend Nancy in Mobile. I spray painted it an ivory and covered the bottom with a pale blue and white polka dot. The wicker table came out of my garage storage and if you look carefully you will see the springs from Jennifer's baby bed.<br /><br /> We added some tulle, hydrangeas and a paper moon. I wanted to put as much inventory in to the booth as I could and it took some finessing to try to get it all in. My Mom and Jen helped me to tag everything . Here's hoping it takes off. I am including some pictures of my baby shoes. The shoes don't take long to make but quilting all the fabric for them has been very labor intensive.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioqdE9TdKnv-sUmS84kVGy0RC8JUGh3Q39E3EL5sLrQSYCqJT3upNNZI6GOqGt3-n7ESOlmtCtUdm3O2N_RCuSyyzDJhnlD82jqTCnJKCLpcNUWJQDByHLIs1s81uyHxJYC99h-_E7o9Ly/s1600/Frog+shoes+010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471615039920283490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioqdE9TdKnv-sUmS84kVGy0RC8JUGh3Q39E3EL5sLrQSYCqJT3upNNZI6GOqGt3-n7ESOlmtCtUdm3O2N_RCuSyyzDJhnlD82jqTCnJKCLpcNUWJQDByHLIs1s81uyHxJYC99h-_E7o9Ly/s400/Frog+shoes+010.JPG" /></a> The shoes are very soft and I really enjoyed picking out the coordinating fabrics and ribbons. I'm not sure how many shoes I'll get done, I guess it will depend on how quickly or if they sell. At least I won't have to sit at the sewing machine all day now. I really was under the gun to produce some in such a short period of time.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDqzMuUHsgU3818rKrKQ1u9R2mClXAiWe7kj2_MDXtUeiIsYdEfCcGPu2A8ZvVw4j1teFjv-6d1WfuPzq1oQ7CjnxdXlL-Hiv7bIEPTNfXaVALQ3kewNYxcdc5Is0xGiZLUWoT9g1QLFw2/s1600/Frog+shoes+024.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471614878190662930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDqzMuUHsgU3818rKrKQ1u9R2mClXAiWe7kj2_MDXtUeiIsYdEfCcGPu2A8ZvVw4j1teFjv-6d1WfuPzq1oQ7CjnxdXlL-Hiv7bIEPTNfXaVALQ3kewNYxcdc5Is0xGiZLUWoT9g1QLFw2/s400/Frog+shoes+024.JPG" /></a> I think these are my favorite pair that I made. I love the little frogs! They are such happy little fellows!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijX96f64DSzRHR1VKHjlaQIh1kLtWO0QTMyDJOR7c1EtICleVEvzcmqJjYgCflsVeHCislBlI-c0Nf2D5Cv0PHGDJ3D6Gd491_EBvuBxDYYQa93qFwDACR3hZndTPZWE1TKAYBJ6BaAuzF/s1600/shoes+and+booth+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 353px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471614558176855090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijX96f64DSzRHR1VKHjlaQIh1kLtWO0QTMyDJOR7c1EtICleVEvzcmqJjYgCflsVeHCislBlI-c0Nf2D5Cv0PHGDJ3D6Gd491_EBvuBxDYYQa93qFwDACR3hZndTPZWE1TKAYBJ6BaAuzF/s400/shoes+and+booth+002.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><div></div><br /><div> Miss Kitty and polka dots!</div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywu04pWTXStjDqqXUSNQaGKtHLglzCa1kNFMeFGTOiBcWGeCYy3OAGVwq8La1gC07Szy44ZUVF_QTrFljzb7uklc3XbPdTllUGuL0eJrMIU_u9M_8RHigr7dIqksqbUxwEsCbNPUqCusV/s1600/shoes+and+booth+007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 376px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471614416513141394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywu04pWTXStjDqqXUSNQaGKtHLglzCa1kNFMeFGTOiBcWGeCYy3OAGVwq8La1gC07Szy44ZUVF_QTrFljzb7uklc3XbPdTllUGuL0eJrMIU_u9M_8RHigr7dIqksqbUxwEsCbNPUqCusV/s400/shoes+and+booth+007.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div> Mary Englebreit fabric and polka dots, too!</div><br /><div>So now you all know what we've been up to here. I'm so glad to have the craziness behind me now for a while. Tonight I'm going to put my feet up and relax. And probably go to bed early as I was up until 3:00 this morning. I'll try to keep you all posted on how it is going but for today, a big ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div></div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-44933271204092628112010-05-02T19:19:00.000-07:002010-05-02T19:45:39.918-07:00Happy Mother's Day Early!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh429zIFFq8qQHebHh9q_vg0qrm7JIhBNnE1wu3zj0Zn7V4UixDx500BZTS01i7EhQKF-trK_XkOU4-sgvIJwwm1C932tMDPnIsUqKiuhi8C3wruSLS7WEhiwrXx33IXFPg_k8KEd3j-h3K/s1600/piano2+011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466863008505914018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh429zIFFq8qQHebHh9q_vg0qrm7JIhBNnE1wu3zj0Zn7V4UixDx500BZTS01i7EhQKF-trK_XkOU4-sgvIJwwm1C932tMDPnIsUqKiuhi8C3wruSLS7WEhiwrXx33IXFPg_k8KEd3j-h3K/s400/piano2+011.JPG" /></a> Yesterday, my Mom, my daughter Jennifer, and I went to get a pedicure, out to lunch and then to one of my favorite shops. It is a craft/antique store. I saw this child's piano and fell in love.<br />My daughter bought it for me for Mother's Day. I am so thrilled. I am so excited to put it in my new room when it gets built. I'm having such a hard time waiting for the day that we can get started on it.<br /><br />I'm still looking through books and magazines to find things I'd like to incorporate into it. I'm teetering back and forth whether to put a French door or windows on the one wall that doesn't have a door. It would be on the side of the rose garden. I guess it will be determined somewhat by the price of the doors and /or windows and the amount of labor cost for each. Also, I am thinking about putting a false fireplace on another wall. I've been squirreling as much money as I can but there is, unfortunately, a maximum amount I can afford. I'm just anxious to get my "stuff" spread out and organized so I can start on some of the projects I want to do.<br /><br />Wednesday is my last day of work! I've been waiting for this day and it is FINALLY just a couple of days away. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">WOOOOOO</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">HOOOOOO</span>!!!just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-20202252958053473392010-04-19T09:23:00.001-07:002010-04-19T10:26:25.919-07:00Update and Garage Sale Purchase<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLGS0jZXOlFtabQ30zUfB6LcfBV56veqXEDp4zMa3APGUN4Ma06CLY-cwWzLIaUVZN4ErIZ7IZJlpF5yOFYthG_jY-V8gRz7zR2crMwzO-kiLfNE3pW1y2AcSkG5bUrCThXRYXEwTY6Wq/s1600/new+armoire+027.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461894934038265842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLGS0jZXOlFtabQ30zUfB6LcfBV56veqXEDp4zMa3APGUN4Ma06CLY-cwWzLIaUVZN4ErIZ7IZJlpF5yOFYthG_jY-V8gRz7zR2crMwzO-kiLfNE3pW1y2AcSkG5bUrCThXRYXEwTY6Wq/s400/new+armoire+027.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Just a little over two weeks until D day or should I say R day! I have a big calendar that I am crossing the days off. Lots of things going on. Trying to get my health needs taken care of before I lose all my benefits at work. Have dental appointment today to get my new crown. Looking into supplements for Medicare. Just little details. Not very exciting.<br /><br />I talked to my carpenter and he can't start on my garage conversion until the beginning of June and though I find it frustrating, it gives me additional time to work out the space planning. Last week end while heading through a nearby neighborhood I saw this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">armoire</span>. I had an appointment I had to go to so I didn't get a chance to stop to investigate it. So the next day Jen and I went back and luckily it was still there. The best part was that they were asking half the original price as it didn't sell the previous day. It is a computer <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">armoire</span> but I am also thinking, with the extra table that I could sew there, also.<br /><br />It is very heavy wood and I told the man that I didn't have anyway to get it home. Luckily he had a truck and was willing to deliver it. So for now it sits in my garage waiting for a complete redo. I am going to paint it and antique it down.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8vZCAqn8Fqp1RATB2CNIm5xDFUZqj2ElN1PszRH5gvBt-NaKqmzcOm3GFi1h8q_IIbaUtl2Nj1KoubMu1JcLg62xKGurZelk6fbuIS_27QXH_hTHuIB8KJAaJ07nTCo0N8mlM2xwW1CM/s1600/new+armoire+028.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461887313119940690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8vZCAqn8Fqp1RATB2CNIm5xDFUZqj2ElN1PszRH5gvBt-NaKqmzcOm3GFi1h8q_IIbaUtl2Nj1KoubMu1JcLg62xKGurZelk6fbuIS_27QXH_hTHuIB8KJAaJ07nTCo0N8mlM2xwW1CM/s400/new+armoire+028.JPG" /></a> The desk folds up and has a little clip that holds it up when the doors are closed. I like all the little <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">cubbies</span> for paper, etc. I think it will be very <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">serviceable</span> for my needs. I am thinking of wallpapering the inside. Maybe with old music pages. That would be a lot easier than cutting pieces of wallpaper but a pretty floral or something colorful would be good, too. What do you think?<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xNQCvqqDGssh2qfH7URkEmJ80-qvyRXjael1e7bilpZMxrd06-coeishvPpCWJ7hSuBXxoa9IZjIOrUjm8kqwLKSnEQY4sFa7x_nQaJ2WvDT0mcVXbDmq3mSNloD94GoxqEHKjvUrN6x/s1600/new+armoire+029.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461887004056979762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xNQCvqqDGssh2qfH7URkEmJ80-qvyRXjael1e7bilpZMxrd06-coeishvPpCWJ7hSuBXxoa9IZjIOrUjm8kqwLKSnEQY4sFa7x_nQaJ2WvDT0mcVXbDmq3mSNloD94GoxqEHKjvUrN6x/s400/new+armoire+029.JPG" /></a> There is metal panels in the doors so I will see how they look painted and distressed but I also am thinking of putting <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">anaglypta</span> wallpaper in there to give the look of an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">old </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">pie safe</span> with tin. What is your opinion? what do you think would look better? </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This coming week end I'm going to have a garage sale at my sister's house on Saturday. They just sold their house and the neighborhood is having their semi annual garage sale so we are hoping to have a lot of traffic through there. I'll take every advantage to make some money and get rid of some more of my junk, oh, should I say gently used objects!!<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-74710639169621030252010-04-12T10:45:00.000-07:002010-04-12T10:51:09.447-07:00Rose Colored Glasses, Too!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0Ps4Dgl4TdMHMe0VryWgOIU8vNch76r6tqA59XYrcc_2I_NwyIF-_xpTE5J2js7ypNyra1to2XMdjfrJHHXN0KGE_zEUdPbEcuRBkMrYbSrX4_5_Sq1H6iWgMzlqj5BWl0Fn1bfaON9u/s1600/yard+4-12-10+010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459309327224086450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0Ps4Dgl4TdMHMe0VryWgOIU8vNch76r6tqA59XYrcc_2I_NwyIF-_xpTE5J2js7ypNyra1to2XMdjfrJHHXN0KGE_zEUdPbEcuRBkMrYbSrX4_5_Sq1H6iWgMzlqj5BWl0Fn1bfaON9u/s400/yard+4-12-10+010.JPG" /></a> Here's an additional view of the yard from the back gate. I'm really enjoying each and every rose.<br />Every plant and every bloom. I wanted to share it with all of you. Hope you enjoy as much as I am.<br /><div></div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-34506918732031438282010-04-09T18:21:00.000-07:002010-04-09T19:09:40.261-07:00Looking at the world through "Rose" colored glasses!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4s8IKyUQjH3tBl0BqmeCG6TDpSpnkXFagJ_qQRjNVM56W6aF4kFm1n_mAuZOdnMUcaJLA5Njdu3izfzY81UiIIrdM_32r9sTtWEF44PHaB-71iYjDuboH4zFyFW_h0ShHTFEJrn0IpxX/s1600/roses+039.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 245px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458317589345048834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4s8IKyUQjH3tBl0BqmeCG6TDpSpnkXFagJ_qQRjNVM56W6aF4kFm1n_mAuZOdnMUcaJLA5Njdu3izfzY81UiIIrdM_32r9sTtWEF44PHaB-71iYjDuboH4zFyFW_h0ShHTFEJrn0IpxX/s400/roses+039.JPG" /></a> Spring, has surely come to Texas and definitely to our home. My garden is a live with beauty.<br />The roses are a live with blooms, buds and greenery. The Hollyhock and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Day lily's</span> are green and thriving. After our long, long dry summer we have been blessed with an abundant amount of rain so that the plants that survived our extended freeze are growing like a house afire!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFxUxrKOm-JI2KE33adYX5wwqL9yZU5Fq7Ge77RUoCZwejdzxv_-z7wCnc2XN1tMqmxaqIpqqJF-YVje7dWTA5x9Y7cJ9nFn-MJnGxkIx1XoCCdmDUjPgoSkt3xwvODvYZEHfUw0_cCOI_/s1600/roses+029.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458317329300213378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFxUxrKOm-JI2KE33adYX5wwqL9yZU5Fq7Ge77RUoCZwejdzxv_-z7wCnc2XN1tMqmxaqIpqqJF-YVje7dWTA5x9Y7cJ9nFn-MJnGxkIx1XoCCdmDUjPgoSkt3xwvODvYZEHfUw0_cCOI_/s400/roses+029.JPG" /></a> I am a pink rose lover and all the roses I have planted in this side of the yard are all shades of pink. I have Belinda's Dream, First Prize, Cecil <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Brunner</span> and I just planted a Perfume Delight this Spring<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSIId3WbLuSjWXO4pfN6W1bu5GiKRzau6dMSNUV-6QEk6WpBJQW9jL04FX5s8PLdAEWN6rljUA-_ZahR20Nn-OaeuMOPpkcuEVAMZf-QJlegGFnLaVVKz2dcCLcrbbJemPSJpkZQvmMfj/s1600/roses+027.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458313803412435346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSIId3WbLuSjWXO4pfN6W1bu5GiKRzau6dMSNUV-6QEk6WpBJQW9jL04FX5s8PLdAEWN6rljUA-_ZahR20Nn-OaeuMOPpkcuEVAMZf-QJlegGFnLaVVKz2dcCLcrbbJemPSJpkZQvmMfj/s400/roses+027.JPG" /></a> I have large pots on each side of the patio that I have planted small white daisies, shades of pink petunias and another plant that is lavender, don't know it's name but I liked it when I saw it.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqWLBKrCDjjbRSPign3RvK27e2avaDQL0Ej9IBGy-l3Rm5VRw1Kllx9x8Gb7eRr_J7Aa-SYpusAdy6a4y_8z69F1oQjBBNqKFKiKhYcqh-9HM9bIpUnU0eqIJAZoBgLQByL8HbCK6o_Y8/s1600/roses+045.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458313411532337218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqWLBKrCDjjbRSPign3RvK27e2avaDQL0Ej9IBGy-l3Rm5VRw1Kllx9x8Gb7eRr_J7Aa-SYpusAdy6a4y_8z69F1oQjBBNqKFKiKhYcqh-9HM9bIpUnU0eqIJAZoBgLQByL8HbCK6o_Y8/s400/roses+045.JPG" /></a> My climbing rose in the picture just above is called Social climber and it literally must have about 100 blooms on it. I get a lot of sun on this side of my house and the roses have really thrived in this area. Also the Hollyhocks are sun lovers so they, too, have pushed skyward. </div><div></div><div>Things have been very busy here. Trying to get <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">refinancing</span> done, which closed today. Still working and getting some health issues settled. being so busy has been a good thing as it has made these last few weeks fly by. May 5<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> is looking closer and closer.</div><div></div><div>I haven't heard from my carpenter yet but I've been going through my old magazines looking for ideas to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">incorporate</span> into the room. I'm definitely going shabby chic but still haven't settled on a definite color. I keep coming back to my pink roses and pale blue but nothing is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">definite</span> yet. I'm getting anxious to get started...it is hard to be patient.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div>just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285296420239735692.post-27957227764180874842010-03-21T19:18:00.000-07:002010-03-21T19:49:06.788-07:00Finally, decision made!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifA8LtXfln77qYjwwFTKlOV3c8Fh1NadOyhfOwo6f4yp1UKKb5HP3Uh1pW8vBoxp6ZQqWRy_648z7UAD2GKw3VwvK2AUGTFqtN4DRu-RGX3ejIa_HDqAzzoJ5HAm39eQ2Q15GuA5_5U4bH/s1600-h/mosaic30c81f88217fe1532c8cedac3eb5a3c6b24999e2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451277971397024626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifA8LtXfln77qYjwwFTKlOV3c8Fh1NadOyhfOwo6f4yp1UKKb5HP3Uh1pW8vBoxp6ZQqWRy_648z7UAD2GKw3VwvK2AUGTFqtN4DRu-RGX3ejIa_HDqAzzoJ5HAm39eQ2Q15GuA5_5U4bH/s400/mosaic30c81f88217fe1532c8cedac3eb5a3c6b24999e2.jpg" /></a> Well, it was hard to decide but it finally came together just like a lot of you said. I took my family to look at the townhouse I was thinking about and they all liked it but I still wasn't sure. So, I went to talk to the mortgage man and had him work up the new house and a refinance for my present home.<br />I was astounded at the fact that with the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">refinance</span> I could reduce my house payment by $200.00<br />a month. That is a lot when you will have a somewhat limited income. I will continue to work but only for fill in at the clinic. Plus I would get an ample refund from my current escrow. It was just too good to pass up. This will make the garage conversion a reality.<br /><br /> T<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">his</span> week I was off <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Thursday</span> instead of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Monday</span> and I went out and worked in the garage to pull out a lot of the Rubbermaid containers I have stored there. Saturday we had a garage sale.<br />Unfortunately about 6:30 am we had a thunderstorm....that put a little bit of a damper on the sale. Luckily it only last about an hour and then cleared off. It was still cool and windy but the sale went on regardless. I had already put the ad in the newspaper so I didn't want to waste my money. We did just OK . I made about $50.00 which isn't too much but I got rid of some stuff. Tomorrow I'm going to go through and weed out stuff to take to Goodwill.<br /><br />I talked to my carpenter last week ,also, and it will be about 4-5 weeks before he can get over here so I have a little time to work out my plan. I went to Home Depot to get some flowers today and strolled through the window and door aisle and got a couple of magazine with ideas for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">additions</span> and storage organization. Really saw some good ideas. My sister and her husband are moving in a few weeks <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">and they</span> will have an extra sofa I can have and I some other pieces of furniture in storage so it is starting to come together. Still have a lot of planning and sorting to do but I will try to chronicle it all for you. So if I'm not posting for awhile you'll know I'm up to my eyeballs.<br /><br />May 5 is the date I've set for my retirement, it seems way too far away but all this planning for the room will help keep my mind busy so it doesn't drag too much. So stay tuned!!!just a little bit shabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664562754500816358noreply@blogger.com8