tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19813815981219210312024-02-19T08:29:53.967-05:00BUSY BEE...LIVING, LOVING, LAUGHING...Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-65580762581872217312011-10-01T11:43:00.000-04:002011-10-01T11:43:51.287-04:00$6 finishes the reading corner!<div style="text-align: center;">Hello! I have been busy pinning on pintrest lately collecting ideas for basement spaces. But before we get started on our basement reno there are a few projects in and out of the house I would like to complete. The list included a lamp for my tiny reading corner in the office where I do a lot of reading, paging through magazines and scrapbooks. For this space I knew I wanted clear glass. I had my eye on a few pricey ones but I am glad I didn't splurge. Over the weekend, I spent a whopping $6 to finish my space. I LOVE LAMP!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdQWJAZjBZpjnm6MSgpLSt0nd3KsHlN3DbagSXXFHpwNx50WqkOfhyDBl6AhVBekQBflgKVq5Tu2CXb4spBdx4b8pRvKhQLt-ZPTFblW0FsWVDPHKKky9CIl1ZEJW5TifAMMnUIBmuWU/s1600/zachary+and+house+050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdQWJAZjBZpjnm6MSgpLSt0nd3KsHlN3DbagSXXFHpwNx50WqkOfhyDBl6AhVBekQBflgKVq5Tu2CXb4spBdx4b8pRvKhQLt-ZPTFblW0FsWVDPHKKky9CIl1ZEJW5TifAMMnUIBmuWU/s320/zachary+and+house+050.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div align="center">Isn't she a beauty! I paid $5 for this cut glass lamp base. Exactly what I had been pining for. I cleaned her up and Mr. BB rewired her. The simple Pottery Barn lamp shade from my bedroom wall sconce (previous post) fit perfectly. To the left of her hangs a $1 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do believe my tiny reading corner is complete. I have light, a place to rest my feet, baskets to store my scrapbooks and magazines, a bookcase for books, an afghan for snuggling, and a message board for thoughts and quotes. Cost breakdown to create this space: Lamp, $5. Soap dish.$1. Crochet Afghan, $4. Slate Message board/trimmed, $20. Bookcase, $0 my sons old one that I painted with what I had on hand and distressed. Chalkboard banner, $0 for craft paper and twine. All other items I already owned. Total: $30 Have you been finishing off projects too?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Bee Well! Elizabeth</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">p.s. we just updated our message board with an adorable quote for this time of year "Dear God, On Halloween I am going to wear a devil's costume. Is that alright with you? Marnie". From the book <u>Children's Letters to God</u>. </div>Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-41248297684910574832011-09-23T18:12:00.001-04:002011-09-23T18:14:11.008-04:00it just wasn't love...The moment I laid eyes on her at the flea market, I knew I was taking her home. I was hoping her pop of color would add freshness to my home. I mean, who doesn't love turquoise these days? Once home... I waited and waited to fall in love. I thought "hmmm, i just have to get used to "color"". How long do you wait? I realized it just wasn't love. So I painted her. I antiqued her a bit too. And...NOW I love her!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Are you in love too? </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Bee well,</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Elizabeth</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-72550670579803557462011-08-20T11:27:00.000-04:002011-08-20T11:27:58.826-04:00a refreshing update...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a picture of one of my favorite purchases... the Pottery Barn Weston Wall Sconce. I purchased two and placed one on either side of our bed. Since my nightly reading puts me to sleep I can't live (or sleep) without them!! The shade that came with the fixture is neutral enough to allow me to change up our bedding. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipcvYqWnqaMXwqeSfVI-UEob4tTL9UuVscd64BsQ2eANr3rwBhOu8GWdX15jN9c4nSdtGh7t0sa8-O-SYEUYUm14gVP-UOQQPC97T5aEF6zx3Vb9nwtbt70oWp9y2pD-BUug2sfJO7Fek/s1600/summer+updates+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipcvYqWnqaMXwqeSfVI-UEob4tTL9UuVscd64BsQ2eANr3rwBhOu8GWdX15jN9c4nSdtGh7t0sa8-O-SYEUYUm14gVP-UOQQPC97T5aEF6zx3Vb9nwtbt70oWp9y2pD-BUug2sfJO7Fek/s320/summer+updates+003.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Though the shade falls longer on the light than the original, I find the touch of color refreshing. </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They tie in nicely with the comforter adding a feminine touch...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-25521155969354850252011-06-27T16:38:00.000-04:002011-06-27T16:38:30.791-04:00Have to post when... I have to post!!Sorry to bombard you with posts today but gosh, not enough hours in the day. Welcome back to my home!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Armed with just my rotary cutter, cutting mat, and drapery clips I customized this Country Curtain toile valance for my own windows. After measuring, I cut the valance. NO sewing required. The rotary cutter made such a clean cut... they looked finished!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-40529085362329150442011-06-27T16:01:00.000-04:002011-06-27T16:01:55.057-04:00The perfect piece<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVFflp0mawbEhu_OG5uC-IllpcU88IxFnBF5C73kc9jX8fbV6XLzmp07wlSZTt91-huaJV3qEHY5CvnWoQkT0CKHACS_go1mQRAvabJ7XU2ANaaDJ7_1BPGUbj-zUpDVWACuYve3HoZy8/s1600/blog3+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVFflp0mawbEhu_OG5uC-IllpcU88IxFnBF5C73kc9jX8fbV6XLzmp07wlSZTt91-huaJV3qEHY5CvnWoQkT0CKHACS_go1mQRAvabJ7XU2ANaaDJ7_1BPGUbj-zUpDVWACuYve3HoZy8/s320/blog3+005.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I finally found a cabinet for the small space in my bathroom. I needed a bit more storage so I began my search for the perfect piece. It has taken about two years, but so worth the wait. To distress it, I first painted the entire piece martha stewart harbor grey (visible on the drawer pulls). Secondly, using a butter cream color, I painted over that. It took me an entire day to scrape the entire piece with a straight blade. I chose to leave the inside of the cabinet painted butter cream (see photo below). Lastly, I waxed the entire piece. The results...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb1X1PDsTkfxaIyu3jrwvzFAhwTIX6YRW5LXGcQNYuV1fnjatfzoqborzpvpbZhMiL9UE9rQtyT9zAfj738JhCddgYi7QyEs9NtkMDOI1R3nhUDw-LRC49cqkdx5-XzEdTNPydHlNpjtY/s1600/blog4+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb1X1PDsTkfxaIyu3jrwvzFAhwTIX6YRW5LXGcQNYuV1fnjatfzoqborzpvpbZhMiL9UE9rQtyT9zAfj738JhCddgYi7QyEs9NtkMDOI1R3nhUDw-LRC49cqkdx5-XzEdTNPydHlNpjtY/s320/blog4+001.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The top holds a hobnail collection and the bottom is the extra storage I needed!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik32oR7jArobSIpL7tLvJMDOzUCRYnVVDcm_fEEnIomFxocu2QCwHOuGQfr6TP46He2YBgTwrlCXeSFKEitWu7Qt9RfN-znqt7vpZqckwb677rbdMFAS81W3vDCiAEw24Z9vrGqsaOd0A/s1600/blog4+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik32oR7jArobSIpL7tLvJMDOzUCRYnVVDcm_fEEnIomFxocu2QCwHOuGQfr6TP46He2YBgTwrlCXeSFKEitWu7Qt9RfN-znqt7vpZqckwb677rbdMFAS81W3vDCiAEw24Z9vrGqsaOd0A/s320/blog4+004.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An old piece that now has a fresh clean distressed look</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrsP1kTbNrpCuNEtGiepk7BItqoG1F4W3xk_TdKhIUqJ8S_a4ij452rRHXhvZSdCqxBKE4ctVdqrG3NUMH8kiJp3zdqqv0_8S-RpX6eAFMFnL6KJBbaOYPKhQLh3OGTlQKoNcsqzHiTM/s1600/blog4+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrsP1kTbNrpCuNEtGiepk7BItqoG1F4W3xk_TdKhIUqJ8S_a4ij452rRHXhvZSdCqxBKE4ctVdqrG3NUMH8kiJp3zdqqv0_8S-RpX6eAFMFnL6KJBbaOYPKhQLh3OGTlQKoNcsqzHiTM/s320/blog4+005.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How perfect is that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bee well<span style="color: purple; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, Elizabeth </span></div>Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-11344768496273341432011-06-27T15:42:00.000-04:002011-06-27T15:42:12.434-04:00Welcome to my garden...Had some time today to share a few photos of my vegetable and herb garden... welcome! We'll be adding some pea gravel between the raiesed beds and after that, we can enjoy our bounty. I just love summertime...<br />
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</div>I have owned my antique dining room set for 18 wonderful years but the set never felt complete. Many times I thought about replacing the chairs. At one point I considered a leather parson style chair but felt parsons would make the space look more like a board room rather than a dining area. I realized I needed arm chairs to anchor the table. my mother found these two beauties waiting to be loved and upholstered!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">It is a pretty dining room set but it never felt complete.</div><br />
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<div align="center">I always felt the table needed something more. </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">A view of the room with the new arm chairs. Looks complete and the mismatched look adds character and casualness to the space. So happy I never gave up the search!! </div><div align="center"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Bee Happy, Elizabeth</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center"></div>Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-86829231817496844952011-03-27T20:09:00.000-04:002011-03-27T20:09:45.215-04:00I went junkin'... and transformed a boring wall!Now that the weather has become more agreeable I have been stopping at some of my favorite jaunts to<br />
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Hope you've been able to sneak away to your favorite jaunts. Bee well, ElizabethTishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-27021298475367319992011-02-26T23:55:00.000-05:002011-02-26T23:55:35.828-05:00[Sigh] tings at West Elm...<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></div><br />
I recently spent an evening curled up with a copy of West Elm's latest catalog. Below are just a few items to catch my eye. Love these fresh looks!<br />
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</div>We're getting organized and it's a beautiful thing! My Busy Man added shelves to this laundry room closet and I got busy painting and organizing it. I just love when everything is in it's place. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Because I am outnumbered in my household 3:1, I took advantage of the organizing by making these laundry signs that hang above the laundry baskets. Now I have my guys sorting the laundry for me!! What a big help it is. As you can see below, I just carry the full laudry bin to the washer and empty it in. Ahhh... simplicity! I am on a mission so there will be many more organizing projects to share. Bee well! Elizabeth</div><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Wishing you and your Valentine a very happy day....</span>Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-87295371044185563232011-02-12T16:28:00.000-05:002011-02-12T16:28:22.347-05:00Snow Day #3--A Coat Rack is re-engineered<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI59wPRDrY7MDq60Er7DFAJUyRLMNyS3ejjfMqjZI-mTh_hLUj9MJITrPvdTtkmUvSIuDRAPsXQqFb8ruls8AsvMHHn9j1VPu44hfaul_KCQL86GWHojX7yI5u0KgwTxkOf2arRE1VnIA/s1600/family+room+updates+038.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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<div style="color: cyan;"><span style="font-size: small;">See what I mean. The coat rack's legs were wide which made getting around it clumsy. I took the legs off and stared at the post for about an hour. While pondering the next step, I painted the door. Next, I stripped the post of all it's hooks. To the left of the door I have the narrowest bit of wall... yup, just enough wall to hang the coat rack post on. I loved the mismatched hooks so back they went. This is what I did... and I am so pleased with the result. A little quirky, practical, and adds interest to the space. perfect! These are a few different shots of the re-engineered coat rack...</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">Make the most of your (SNOW) day!!! Elizabeth</span><br />
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</a>Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-37660334706890506872011-01-31T21:27:00.000-05:002011-01-31T21:27:05.209-05:00TIE ONE ON...<span style="font-size: large;">Storm number two hit and I continued to make progress by cozying up fireside and tying one on!! </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bee well!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Elizabeth</span></div>Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-10198794829908079362011-01-18T08:56:00.000-05:002011-01-18T08:56:42.974-05:00Family room updates<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> After</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is a picture of the updated family room--all due to snow storm #1 but to appreciate some of the updates here is a picture of the space before.</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My husband happily grabbed the two couches and square coffee table for the basement (the next major renovation project). I moved the chair and ottoman to the opposite side of the fireplace.</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">this is where it was:</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">this is where it is:</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">and replaced the couch against the wall with a leather sleeper for my kid's friends and guests. </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Linens for the sleeper are kept in the pine cabinet behind the chair (top photo). These changes really opened up access to the game table. </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I updated the shelves between the windows by replacing family photos with a set of four lithographs. </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The shelves before: </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the shelves after:</span></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To add much needed light over the gaming table, my husband created a swag light by converting a lamp shade... I just love him :O). </span></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I also simplified the shelving over the trunk in the opposite corner of the room... the shelves before:</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">and after:</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A view of the room sitting at the game table</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Subtractions</span>... the <span style="color: #0b5394;">floral rug</span>. I would replace it with something neutral allowing more flexibility with accessories. </span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Have a happy day--</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Elizabeth</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-17163963340896182492011-01-10T20:37:00.000-05:002011-01-10T20:37:38.143-05:00Snowed in...<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is our home... in New England. After living here so long, you get used to January snow storms and staving off <strong>cabin fever</strong>. So what did I do to beat the boredom caused by this storm?</span></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">TAH DAH! The pantries on either side of my fridge-- so photographic -- now that I had at it with my dustpan and broom! If there was an award for this kind of cleaning and organizing, surely I would have won it. I know, these picture perfect pantries may be hard to appreciate but the before photos were too embarassing to post and with three men in the house... I give my hard work (an all day affair) three months. Feel for me ladies-please!!! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">ALSO... I took apart my winter themed dining decor. After hosting a New Year's day brunch complete with a mamosa bar, I quickly tired of the "decorations". Below is the 17 year old $17 Joann Fabric clearance special. I gave it new life by flocking it. I put together a really messy how-to but, well, the holidays are behind us now. For those wondering, yes, I did use left over white paint. Looks pretty snowy doesn't it... unfortunately, the PB snow and glitter were starting to cling to everything and, well... it all had to go. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Elizabeth</span></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div>Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-43111431503654379182010-12-15T14:07:00.000-05:002010-12-15T14:07:59.458-05:00Quick DIY projectPictured below is a favorite Pottery Barn lamp, however I would be remiss if I admitted to liking the stark lamp shade. Recently my DH and I recovered a bench seat that required new strapping and updating. Scrap pieces were left over from the bench project. <br />
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<div align="center">The lamp before</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQaQfJp85yUYLccgOTT__8a8-hcj14PAUlbuoJNRSvkHnXqqDxsTeJQQqZTgd-1iYi5eghRzjvJwS9h524J73Tsgo7LJn3dDKEtvoWtsD8JYP_fq-d6lwSFgJPImslWao5CmOl6ueZ7iQ/s1600/blog+photos+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQaQfJp85yUYLccgOTT__8a8-hcj14PAUlbuoJNRSvkHnXqqDxsTeJQQqZTgd-1iYi5eghRzjvJwS9h524J73Tsgo7LJn3dDKEtvoWtsD8JYP_fq-d6lwSFgJPImslWao5CmOl6ueZ7iQ/s320/blog+photos+005.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the after--- I reused the burlap scraps!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYPbIBtXNZ35m4dDLqCgmoqeZJapQD-XxQzEaE6WtQ6scdcVBvm59hv6xoCVHDIDwk2ul2u16WHQkkL9wliY0J6R4qlkFyjH9gQWVsYBrmM-19JSMnWDGA_2UhAQ4UAQrP8pLr2XbeWSo/s1600/blog+photos+012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYPbIBtXNZ35m4dDLqCgmoqeZJapQD-XxQzEaE6WtQ6scdcVBvm59hv6xoCVHDIDwk2ul2u16WHQkkL9wliY0J6R4qlkFyjH9gQWVsYBrmM-19JSMnWDGA_2UhAQ4UAQrP8pLr2XbeWSo/s320/blog+photos+012.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was a messy project</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8ljjJ_jpLr4SC696dAiNnuf7LnIbQg1CGCl672VjJY4j0RBGPGZXmGlwKw8JR-SCU9FczOpnuU_JvknQazRZzEc9kVXsTbg-8Jll7HPLUPeeqnxI9CDVIKE-ncP7M5HWc9RkOYUqgtU/s1600/blog+photos+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8ljjJ_jpLr4SC696dAiNnuf7LnIbQg1CGCl672VjJY4j0RBGPGZXmGlwKw8JR-SCU9FczOpnuU_JvknQazRZzEc9kVXsTbg-8Jll7HPLUPeeqnxI9CDVIKE-ncP7M5HWc9RkOYUqgtU/s320/blog+photos+008.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It didn't take long at all. Simple cutting and hot gluing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmp-s-9R_rixeMMl1KLyaP9DAPkfWLsVCdaWmXyJNBVj7c-j5zr1YQ1xc2kKhLrGve798hDUxf4iMy5zpSuaemAdXoUuTcEjtCLov7Dk89YMWaRe9USCNjlnaavElhCFrj_x058qiYkY/s1600/blog+photos+010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmp-s-9R_rixeMMl1KLyaP9DAPkfWLsVCdaWmXyJNBVj7c-j5zr1YQ1xc2kKhLrGve798hDUxf4iMy5zpSuaemAdXoUuTcEjtCLov7Dk89YMWaRe9USCNjlnaavElhCFrj_x058qiYkY/s320/blog+photos+010.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just love the warm glow...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4IFbXxro6cNcF_Ny-zBnkbthsa1L2rgly8Njhr-hlugaSMzZKMA6lEve6X_jewGTkIid1-sNisuUTwZh9UEzufgTpXiIdFoFm_H-fjwZpcIkDQcI0Qp7_cOrkAmoFNxi9GlmakwmhZI/s1600/blog+photos+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4IFbXxro6cNcF_Ny-zBnkbthsa1L2rgly8Njhr-hlugaSMzZKMA6lEve6X_jewGTkIid1-sNisuUTwZh9UEzufgTpXiIdFoFm_H-fjwZpcIkDQcI0Qp7_cOrkAmoFNxi9GlmakwmhZI/s320/blog+photos+011.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-49915900155411317252010-12-09T18:39:00.000-05:002010-12-09T18:39:01.869-05:00a chalk board project...I enjoy junking. I love pulling roadside or stopping by the local goodwill to dig through junk! I love displaying my new found junk and I love reinventing my junk... Below is a recent find--a giant piece of slate. I know, it doesn't look like much but continue paging down to see what my DH and I did with it... thanks for stopping by! Elizabeth<br />
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</div>Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-30404688149742021242010-12-09T18:25:00.000-05:002010-12-09T18:25:50.693-05:00Ready. Set. Christmas!Sharing our Christmas with you... <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sending you blessings of the season-- Elizabeth</div>Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-66471511959181427392010-12-09T18:10:00.000-05:002010-12-09T18:10:51.088-05:00Mud Room update...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwhow9zYNNp3VwtYGBE89uER_sScZan-SlZOROxAI61R6ycuvHQftIJrlXLMl2nvnb6cyYJ-u5D8IWXVIyjIl9_0zhO4veNrHWdNGBxgMyv59ecSoMFCbi1UYn785SQ0vY2sCqXrrXd0w/s1600/home+decor+246.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwhow9zYNNp3VwtYGBE89uER_sScZan-SlZOROxAI61R6ycuvHQftIJrlXLMl2nvnb6cyYJ-u5D8IWXVIyjIl9_0zhO4veNrHWdNGBxgMyv59ecSoMFCbi1UYn785SQ0vY2sCqXrrXd0w/s320/home+decor+246.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>This is the mud room before... In the photo below, we think the addition of a simple row of hooks will help our family stay a little more organized. Hopefully the lower placement of the hooks will redistribute all that clutter!! <br />
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Here's hoping!<br />
ElizabethTishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-6539475457163387242010-11-26T09:29:00.000-05:002010-11-26T09:29:50.205-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5-B9FnCdXqq9JWAPHrDyuHgzX_UU_M6DteN_0-4gta-_gkFboDVRRMz534o2_Fb5VB0haTTU_QnI-vSeDSzWbYDSVQOCdkaCH7YPc-XCt6EVaObHPDnzg8xNVvH5Zx_Os00Zk_vfAgc/s1600/home+decor+246.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5-B9FnCdXqq9JWAPHrDyuHgzX_UU_M6DteN_0-4gta-_gkFboDVRRMz534o2_Fb5VB0haTTU_QnI-vSeDSzWbYDSVQOCdkaCH7YPc-XCt6EVaObHPDnzg8xNVvH5Zx_Os00Zk_vfAgc/s320/home+decor+246.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
This is the mud room. We enter this room from the garage. This small space really handles alot but clearly it is not addressing our needs as it should. I believe with better organization its functionality can improve. As you can see this space is used to hang light jackets and back packs, store shoes, umbrellas, and recylclables. To the right of the picture is an alcove that holds a desk for bill paying. The baskets on top of the shelves are too big and there never seems to be an open hook when you need one:). I am thinking about painting the door and upgrading the runner too. Please post photos of your entry space--I would love to see how you organized your family! Stay tuned for my improvements... have a happy day!Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-45416278805394450552010-11-26T07:12:00.000-05:002010-11-26T07:12:52.463-05:00curtain decision...finally!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikJG-NVa1_EixuwFQgsSypmofbBjTWI8_jO7Fw4Im08sOj9Y00nKdJMhQb0AIgJJhQkaq-k2NtJ0fGRzEYDcYIIp1clF22pLkJFsfehhsbji2vKX0jBIuAsrULPAOrgO_O4KnTcCOK_H8/s1600/home+decor+240.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikJG-NVa1_EixuwFQgsSypmofbBjTWI8_jO7Fw4Im08sOj9Y00nKdJMhQb0AIgJJhQkaq-k2NtJ0fGRzEYDcYIIp1clF22pLkJFsfehhsbji2vKX0jBIuAsrULPAOrgO_O4KnTcCOK_H8/s320/home+decor+240.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
Finally finding time to finish my post--I apologize for the GIANT pause. Above is a photo of the dining room curtains-- the way I dreamed they would hang. I don't make decisions easily and this one I wrestled with for weeks. Problem: everytime I passed by the room the look never felt right... I always thought too dressed or too layered... After some more trial and error I decided on the look below... <br />
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I removed one layer at a time. The velvet topper came down first. Next the white sheer. At this point I was left with the velvet curtain panels and the wood blind (in the photo above it is hard to see the blind behind the sheer but it was there too!) But.. the look still wasn't right. I narrowed the problem down to the curtain rod. I toyed with that decision for a few more weeks! I chose cherry wood instead of wrought iron. What do you think of this simplified version?Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1981381598121921031.post-63002818744208581402010-09-01T12:16:00.000-04:002010-09-01T12:16:06.616-04:00Welcome...I have been bitten (again) by the decorating bug. Always looking to improve my humble home by slapping on new wall color, updating curtains, or editing accessories. Take a look at my dining room... what do you think? It is freshly painted with a color I think plays up the darker cherry dining set. Would love your input on accessorizing-- think the room overall looks pretty blah. No WOW factor here :(...Tishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385833495966620951noreply@blogger.com1