BEFORE AND AFTER

<script type="text/javascript"> var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-17695208-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); </script><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">It's only Wednesday but things are getting done at <i>mi casa</i>.  In preparation for my party I had my house power washed and <i>cowabunga it went from yellow [the pollen]  to white!  </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">I got almost all of my spring planting done and had my yard guy put down the pine straw and bark.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Let the celebration begin!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">On top of all that I knocked out a few accessory installs....</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">This is project I have been working on for quite a while...</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">I have tried to take after shots of this space but I don't have the skills.....so here are a few small shots.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQidilaczSqJrV6QzajYSdmZ-B5Oq7X6GqmBZx6-Y83jvcD9fY9saqCfp2vnJfel4VUe4vk4TGmT_ei7cPtYRv-KZg0FyUIj0LErpBHZixTiFI8fY2OCtnoy2SiHlVeY7z9dYB9zyp7w/s1600/IMG_9768.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQidilaczSqJrV6QzajYSdmZ-B5Oq7X6GqmBZx6-Y83jvcD9fY9saqCfp2vnJfel4VUe4vk4TGmT_ei7cPtYRv-KZg0FyUIj0LErpBHZixTiFI8fY2OCtnoy2SiHlVeY7z9dYB9zyp7w/s1600/IMG_9768.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Here was the plan....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyNMDs1860rp41u4tpUrg8b-oQ7wt4QqsGuONHgMwPgpaTV3Q7yDLQa2j-2xMaOZH3OBj_Bq3qEz8AcqwuFHtfSyQb5Z9Ta41q38FID87QqvXVvjju6oTnK_E_PVYTWNBTQwlSHZ-T4A/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-06-12+at+10.20.29+AM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyNMDs1860rp41u4tpUrg8b-oQ7wt4QqsGuONHgMwPgpaTV3Q7yDLQa2j-2xMaOZH3OBj_Bq3qEz8AcqwuFHtfSyQb5Z9Ta41q38FID87QqvXVvjju6oTnK_E_PVYTWNBTQwlSHZ-T4A/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-06-12+at+10.20.29+AM.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">New Lee Industries sectional.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB0g0q9palDo98EqbR_Rj6NK4chcEy8e_t0tEXDSVc-OGDko_PonffSIwTghOpkIh_bhEmiVGbFgqoKmEAQJQcSpocq7Khnsrs1B9tp_aTGYKC91c8HTrC4SvzIgHZx2uRkH4Ytpm2IQ/s1600/IMG_3236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB0g0q9palDo98EqbR_Rj6NK4chcEy8e_t0tEXDSVc-OGDko_PonffSIwTghOpkIh_bhEmiVGbFgqoKmEAQJQcSpocq7Khnsrs1B9tp_aTGYKC91c8HTrC4SvzIgHZx2uRkH4Ytpm2IQ/s1600/IMG_3236.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Paint walls a light gray.  Add pillows.....duh right?</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj69BiZQfQjl4sMyOKfj9o2JxNI3WjjqgXDK4VP_Tls_ZXiEr2e2pqtHNL3G1IZQv-H7iQFk-mNAtnNQvuH252y-x0BI-Ay-8KuNr47uo2LpOfl4-UlnQPELGYbf5b0FYT2V5RrvI0EGw/s1600/IMG_9772.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj69BiZQfQjl4sMyOKfj9o2JxNI3WjjqgXDK4VP_Tls_ZXiEr2e2pqtHNL3G1IZQv-H7iQFk-mNAtnNQvuH252y-x0BI-Ay-8KuNr47uo2LpOfl4-UlnQPELGYbf5b0FYT2V5RrvI0EGw/s1600/IMG_9772.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Dining room before....</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE55VKYcb5fXxNHdUh910r9h82KDideuodWMMiujWtjW1z7bVJKgQPZdWsOB8brRpeUXiDOX8xWxhCBkiM0CZUmMNZTzhmzSh3SSd1Rz7ZnVxcfrytUDnSyiniJKBRBfHbMx-ehhOg4Q/s1600/IMG_5506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE55VKYcb5fXxNHdUh910r9h82KDideuodWMMiujWtjW1z7bVJKgQPZdWsOB8brRpeUXiDOX8xWxhCBkiM0CZUmMNZTzhmzSh3SSd1Rz7ZnVxcfrytUDnSyiniJKBRBfHbMx-ehhOg4Q/s1600/IMG_5506.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">After....No furniture yet because we are still renovating the front porch of the DR into an office.  Thibaut wallpaper.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Before</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3yVv1tX5WU_jqgxn4ypFuv8PldOE-JeLb9ID6yGbIB3VjYaB4LEy6uU8ZAxBMAwUbu4TY6ogCcHzkt5fpbmkConQ7-004kB9b8iiGw8VHGq_lSORr87srLvnb1yMZt4pupXOZ7V3IA/s1600/IMG_9771.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3yVv1tX5WU_jqgxn4ypFuv8PldOE-JeLb9ID6yGbIB3VjYaB4LEy6uU8ZAxBMAwUbu4TY6ogCcHzkt5fpbmkConQ7-004kB9b8iiGw8VHGq_lSORr87srLvnb1yMZt4pupXOZ7V3IA/s1600/IMG_9771.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEingeHVLy15DZSnaS9SmunLEcq8cTxt1eBt52-zzP62SZbZ5ZckxmmHxSXzTSYjXAAKxjiUfOBsaRsfUW1wIiqzimmexz_2nImutnMSfYQhAwRpUgetLLZaBrSDU15Qs1bbiKNLzLVU2A/s1600/IMG_6278.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Did a little accessorizing....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBpKa8SCKYWQS6ibc8BKmQBHiK8jEeTOCqknoODPlK8pZ25bdrk7oUa4uT40tOYUjqnYCecHbU3rC8_71iCXBMUeCdw5pmx5wumKlBJOpPdUiJAsQ3orBtKdnPaORq2sH6Vhv3q5v0Bw/s1600/IMG_6842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBpKa8SCKYWQS6ibc8BKmQBHiK8jEeTOCqknoODPlK8pZ25bdrk7oUa4uT40tOYUjqnYCecHbU3rC8_71iCXBMUeCdw5pmx5wumKlBJOpPdUiJAsQ3orBtKdnPaORq2sH6Vhv3q5v0Bw/s1600/IMG_6842.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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BEFORE AND AFTER

It's only Wednesday but things are getting done at mi casa .  In preparation for my party I had my house power washed and cowabunga it w...

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A LITTLE BEFORE AND AFTER

<script type="text/javascript"> var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-17695208-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); </script><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Before we get to design I gotta tell you how disabled I am.  If you know me then you know that because of my genetics [<i>meaning I was not born with the gene that lets me eat whatever I want without gaining weight</i>] I have been working out on a regular basis since I was in my 20's.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Yes....that is a long time.  Recently over the holidays I had a nasty cold and missed working out for about 2 weeks.  I felt like a slug and in my experience it's easy to let that become a month and well you know....<i>it could get ugly fast.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">So....on Wednesday I drug myself to <a href="http://www.orangetheoryfitness.com/About-the-Workout/Our-Philosophy" target="_blank"><b><i>Orange Theory</i></b></a> [a new WO with a stupid name in my opinion].</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">You are probably scratching your head but in a nutshell it is kind of a <i>hybrid circuit/crossfit</i> type class.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">One hour of hell.  Anyway....the point of all this is to say that we really targeted that little muscle called a tricep and people.....I can not lift my arms past my ears.  They feel like a 100 buffalo trampled them.  <i>Oh sweet Jesus.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"> As you know we use our arms a lot during the day which right now is causing my face to twist into something resembling a women in childbirth.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Gah.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Enough complaining.....</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">My client said he needed a small narrow bench near a window so <i>his cat could sunbath in comfort.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2TJ28XxUSEA30FePWcde5qH378_8uqS4CUd_dfK7W3pwYYvrU_8-3Jnn2ch3lql3mrV0lMFbl9nNsfEB-dAqub6Ujr76llW_rgOWxmJfUHaFgTP1KRUDqzhvqHvE9Ly0QQk2s1PDqdQ/s1600/IMG_5691.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2TJ28XxUSEA30FePWcde5qH378_8uqS4CUd_dfK7W3pwYYvrU_8-3Jnn2ch3lql3mrV0lMFbl9nNsfEB-dAqub6Ujr76llW_rgOWxmJfUHaFgTP1KRUDqzhvqHvE9Ly0QQk2s1PDqdQ/s1600/IMG_5691.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">I also had to put a side table with a lamp there so you can see it was gonna be tight.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">I started searching and stumbled across this bench at HomeGoods.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgpLfdjt85r22idA9zbpPOzz7peHzLMZHERjRAjDw5DAIX9iVlLADrtPZmv75MiFROKa4F_eb4wxkgkTMHHfO7M9BN97O8qQzw3_IM7vjpJekkYarZZfKaRrhlcJ7VFR7rVlePIwnU2w/s1600/IMG_6490.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgpLfdjt85r22idA9zbpPOzz7peHzLMZHERjRAjDw5DAIX9iVlLADrtPZmv75MiFROKa4F_eb4wxkgkTMHHfO7M9BN97O8qQzw3_IM7vjpJekkYarZZfKaRrhlcJ7VFR7rVlePIwnU2w/s1600/IMG_6490.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hmmmm.....right size but just not special enough.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">No problem cause I had an easy fix.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">With about a yard left over from making the pillows I took it to my upholster to work some magic for me.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_dMMfPO1V1NKi7BmAiPMEYsi56-4bWd_zx1basDcxHtkhMR0ncvzZW8gYJjfS2GQ84IN0QY12EnVV8VhSep-3KUlPg_h6lofAEHBh4B_CUhKjmbZADm0uDdk_n-rQjVxY0hG_Y_F9w/s1600/IMG_6847.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">A few nail heads to class it up and make it look more custom.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiV3vzg-88hu8uoy9fZduoHp9PGEStkTFzu4tMzd4738U8hF5bmD15jf5ehf8UM_LYOLgdhbkdRxc7qCPjE58VRsK9coBTLAlsW_T9t4HiVyqtYyCphb4kB7KMf_yyb-ysNQDIJ0howA/s1600/IMG_6850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiV3vzg-88hu8uoy9fZduoHp9PGEStkTFzu4tMzd4738U8hF5bmD15jf5ehf8UM_LYOLgdhbkdRxc7qCPjE58VRsK9coBTLAlsW_T9t4HiVyqtYyCphb4kB7KMf_yyb-ysNQDIJ0howA/s1600/IMG_6850.jpg" width="406" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Just a little lesson in thinking outside the box.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">I am back off to the mart today...visual overload....which I will share with you next week.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Have a big ole fat weekend.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Shaysore</span></blockquote><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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A LITTLE BEFORE AND AFTER

Before we get to design I gotta tell you how disabled I am.  If you know me then you know that because of my genetics [ meaning I was not bo...

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A FEW MORE DETAILS FROM THE ORC

<script type="text/javascript"> var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-17695208-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); </script><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">I am sure that by now you want to shove this ORC down my throat.....I know....3 post devoted to the reveal.  I am here to say that after this one I am shutting it down:)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Maggie really wanted to redo her whole kitchen so I had to put it in perspective for her.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>"No".</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Are you kidding me girl....<i>"ain't nobody got time for that." </i> "You'll see that we will be scurrying to finish the family room and DR in 6 weeks!"</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">A compromise was to take a small area to start with and after the holidays we can take a look at the rest of the room.....<i>my way of putting her off....</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Here is the progress....</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfwSYnMg6XOvoDyLKhWG5P7iuSuV_HO5IfvlsN2FkHETNAmW461qVYWFMRM0_-o9n0PhHGuJOdH5Xy5ZQP_xJsIHLoIRhOMB04PkHxdtSAt0jUiF-teyJjpUaXuii07vzwNOfvoLaZvg/s1600/IMG_5024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfwSYnMg6XOvoDyLKhWG5P7iuSuV_HO5IfvlsN2FkHETNAmW461qVYWFMRM0_-o9n0PhHGuJOdH5Xy5ZQP_xJsIHLoIRhOMB04PkHxdtSAt0jUiF-teyJjpUaXuii07vzwNOfvoLaZvg/s1600/IMG_5024.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cabinets emptied.....</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4WVBbxdcjRb7FsqCdQ7MbE_sCeqTHVdrNyj2rF3TD5CXdWGqum53snPc6lSamnAl9iXV4bZ9W62Tji68w7fMuToQWp9NnURUzZS8DRWPcTt648U3a8ipJFpgsBcX4KL7WaFiaUE12A/s1600/IMG_4707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4WVBbxdcjRb7FsqCdQ7MbE_sCeqTHVdrNyj2rF3TD5CXdWGqum53snPc6lSamnAl9iXV4bZ9W62Tji68w7fMuToQWp9NnURUzZS8DRWPcTt648U3a8ipJFpgsBcX4KL7WaFiaUE12A/s1600/IMG_4707.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The top cabinets are being reused in the laundry room.....that makeover will come later:)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhaUIiYsm7a7q-CJGH3_ObKkYHcvhNkCe-vQhSbc84uGr51Q8ptUR7ov_koMO63WOeXxMKJKOPGs1p2q4Wq5wp7J754O13aUquioFCO20Vv_9XR5GVXrXZFmCUK9F7PwgWAv4Ilpb-dg/s1600/IMG_5022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhaUIiYsm7a7q-CJGH3_ObKkYHcvhNkCe-vQhSbc84uGr51Q8ptUR7ov_koMO63WOeXxMKJKOPGs1p2q4Wq5wp7J754O13aUquioFCO20Vv_9XR5GVXrXZFmCUK9F7PwgWAv4Ilpb-dg/s1600/IMG_5022.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The new cabinets from Builders Surplus installed along with the butcher block....</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkKu7vQOW8isJL4vlAJgmxHMXYL1Iqj9pR0_Ot2_YrfKkUcAbXsBdIRU0b1RmTxv4eioKajAv1HikNmQAyRTU8K9m3M1YK6ydRG0NnkkmsgaO-FREu0N1Trte_QDFLpjM_8-Va8nLBSg/s1600/IMG_5181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkKu7vQOW8isJL4vlAJgmxHMXYL1Iqj9pR0_Ot2_YrfKkUcAbXsBdIRU0b1RmTxv4eioKajAv1HikNmQAyRTU8K9m3M1YK6ydRG0NnkkmsgaO-FREu0N1Trte_QDFLpjM_8-Va8nLBSg/s1600/IMG_5181.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The brackets and shelves up.  The brackets came from Home Depot.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGzm_yVP9UyZ2xpoGN7rsi-6WyZA_Vc152F1zauA48_kQE8-LhJ9RK5NtTsTyPgpfGjx-7KFfMg8leR3DEWw0PP2kmk3tMyafmKnScTancVUqSReihB_opvgEdN8GUBxBwwpRhYngMag/s1600/IMG_5605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGzm_yVP9UyZ2xpoGN7rsi-6WyZA_Vc152F1zauA48_kQE8-LhJ9RK5NtTsTyPgpfGjx-7KFfMg8leR3DEWw0PP2kmk3tMyafmKnScTancVUqSReihB_opvgEdN8GUBxBwwpRhYngMag/s1600/IMG_5605.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">By using open shelves it helped to update.... along with adding some much needed light to a dark area of the kitchen.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The large oil painting was found at a flea market.  The candlesticks and small bowl next to it came from Goodwill.  The small egg picture on the second shelf was from one of our sponsors <a href="http://minted./"><b><i>Minted.</i></b></a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQGBKkOw9dTX8Hk13u7Jm62fUMBUayTbaIS2Yh9vlikZA4Gs4riCbcYmzevrhp0auMu6iAIZnwnJcfzt9B5z_RcvC9tcMO06t_BsYwplrRAervq5FcWNANZbJ60CjwM_49ixpOgqFZA/s1600/IMG_5216.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">I got the 2 black pitchers at the Restoration Hardware Outlet during a 40% off sale!  The cake stand was from HomeGoods.....she had the small green bottles.  The plant was from Ikea [my favorite sturdy plant], the wire basket from West Elm, cutting board from HomeGoods along with the black and white tray.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV_E6zoaNfiqX_QxrXUmK1Pa0fv6fLNQpsO0lQGb6W8cv-ooC17SOmlumOqSw_zerh9A1RujDi71VRZe_flnqTXhBJ7KWC-h3BFQ9T76X-XH6sJoFqcLPDPBEVcs6IC0sAW-0bJTbbHg/s1600/IMG_6718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV_E6zoaNfiqX_QxrXUmK1Pa0fv6fLNQpsO0lQGb6W8cv-ooC17SOmlumOqSw_zerh9A1RujDi71VRZe_flnqTXhBJ7KWC-h3BFQ9T76X-XH6sJoFqcLPDPBEVcs6IC0sAW-0bJTbbHg/s1600/IMG_6718.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZWVlRRvHGnB9ETIpC1fbM9lxHSjp3RKGfiEne-xkNxM1xx-liSHUQkZge3AD3TW54BpJyh6ULd7bYQ9-ElTF81mxpn0Ut6BEM0wIMVXZcwLU0o4Zj2uT1HHYTT-zkjjcg4E3VMggI9Q/s1600/IMG_6711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZWVlRRvHGnB9ETIpC1fbM9lxHSjp3RKGfiEne-xkNxM1xx-liSHUQkZge3AD3TW54BpJyh6ULd7bYQ9-ElTF81mxpn0Ut6BEM0wIMVXZcwLU0o4Zj2uT1HHYTT-zkjjcg4E3VMggI9Q/s1600/IMG_6711.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">We just reused her pulls from the other cabinets.  I think we may end up trying to paint her other lowers the same color....although they are melamine and I am not sure they can be painted.....might need to research.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The white on all the walls that are not wallpapered is Benjamin Moore Dove White. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Thanks again for all of your love on my ORC spaces....It makes it all worth it for sure:)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">While I have your attention..... you know how important the charity <a href="https://gagivesday.org/c/GGD/a/furniturebankatlanta" target="_blank"><b><i>The Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta</i></b></a> is to me.  Last Thursday I spent the day on site helping the families secure furniture.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Long story short....they come in and depending on the size of the family they get a sofa, chair, dining table, 2 chairs, a dresser or 2 and beds.  Then they get a kitchen kit which is 2 plates, 2 glasses etc....or 4 of everything.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Y'all.....these people are so humble.  They come in and get a sofa that you or I <i>would not even sit on</i>....then cry and hug you.  It was overwhelming.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">After about 5 of those episodes.....I retired to the back room to sort out boxes of donations. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXaRpHsvVqzH0dj4v1HtBm7a-7AVD_gs2DXAdFCG47GWJb4GLgGfB-hSye6Xlj4aeLAAN8VX82aWoLZnRVKgTfWcL8gvwlJEPKliaxkdJgEhzdoVWnhW2OLzG3Z2G6LzqJiLoW2s6pjA/s1600/IMG_5524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXaRpHsvVqzH0dj4v1HtBm7a-7AVD_gs2DXAdFCG47GWJb4GLgGfB-hSye6Xlj4aeLAAN8VX82aWoLZnRVKgTfWcL8gvwlJEPKliaxkdJgEhzdoVWnhW2OLzG3Z2G6LzqJiLoW2s6pjA/s1600/IMG_5524.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">This is only a third of what I was going through categorizing the kitchen wares.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Local peeps.....2 things.....they need silverware.....never enough.  And lamps.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The next thing is <b><i><a href="https://www.gagivesday.org/c/GGD/Search?p=1&keyword=The%20Furniture%20Bank%20of%20Metro%20Atlanta" target="_blank">Georgia Gives Day</a> </i></b>on November 13 [Thursday].  I know many of you gave generously last time I asked.....and I REALLY APPRECIATED IT.....  If you want to donate to The Furniture Bank you can use the link above.....just 10.00 would help them reach their goal. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>What will you do today to make a difference? </i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">If I don't say it enough....you guys are the bestest ever. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Shagratful.....</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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A FEW MORE DETAILS FROM THE ORC

I am sure that by now you want to shove this ORC down my throat.....I know....3 post devoted to the reveal.  I am here to say that after thi...

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DETAILS FOR THE ORC

<script type="text/javascript"> var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-17695208-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); </script><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Group hug to everyone for all of your great comments about the <b><i><a href="http://designindulgence.blogspot.com/2014/11/one-room-challenge-reveal.html" target="_blank">One Room Challenge reveal</a>. </i></b> It is humbling for sure.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">I was blown away after seeing what the other designers did.....<i>and honored to be among them</i>.  I love how many different styles there were in the group and it ranged from kitchens....to closets....bedrooms, children's space, a foyer, bathroom and several office spaces.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>It was epic.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">As promised I have a few details for you today.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIXBvZybUgZk_pcGEUacfO_riexEvqs1uziZYFJSHTwwygUFNkMbNl_xEgNcwGxedKybVahuH-AwtTtdvLNr8Tn2LMeG8uIMZtKzTSErlKcHFXcOLrVdOSsen6LwgBXSQuDwG5raMr-Q/s1600/IMG_6755.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIXBvZybUgZk_pcGEUacfO_riexEvqs1uziZYFJSHTwwygUFNkMbNl_xEgNcwGxedKybVahuH-AwtTtdvLNr8Tn2LMeG8uIMZtKzTSErlKcHFXcOLrVdOSsen6LwgBXSQuDwG5raMr-Q/s1600/IMG_6755.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Let's start with this area.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The most asked question is about the wallpaper.  It is <a href="http://search.kravet.com/Kravet-Grey/W3247.11-400/CoverInformation.aspx" target="_blank"><b><i>Kravet W3247</i></b></a>.  It looks blue online but in reality I feel like it has hints of gray green.  Like I said it was definitely a <b>big chunk of the budget</b> but we saved money in other areas.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>I had to keep my sister focused on the big picture just as I do with clients. </i> She wanted to start out buying everything new but I knew there were going to be items that were key to the room and I wanted to save money for those.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">We painted the TV cabinet this color:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB2o7h8vpjYPnU5_wzc2E8NJ8q73A7DJ1kLvyG89bBVl6rBxiWuFy7F8gWHnLDnZgC-4Zk2YS1yXNH78btKkmmVOTPAxOG9_M9okY_fbuSU9mm9Id9w60yYqiG0gpQzfWEOniSa277Sg/s1600/IMG_5280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB2o7h8vpjYPnU5_wzc2E8NJ8q73A7DJ1kLvyG89bBVl6rBxiWuFy7F8gWHnLDnZgC-4Zk2YS1yXNH78btKkmmVOTPAxOG9_M9okY_fbuSU9mm9Id9w60yYqiG0gpQzfWEOniSa277Sg/s1600/IMG_5280.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">And the inside the same color as the kitchen cabinets:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCkEQokXVZ6kWY_6NE-R2Ew5dqtZeMPv9wUoDlWa8pEMjLRZyOsC-cyeLnPWNyOtGkNJm7eJAx-2dn_7mSTXNxWjdfi8nccjLMyHi1AykvfJUgr6oU14nSAAfQNwIzOawAZnhEepztXA/s1600/images.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCkEQokXVZ6kWY_6NE-R2Ew5dqtZeMPv9wUoDlWa8pEMjLRZyOsC-cyeLnPWNyOtGkNJm7eJAx-2dn_7mSTXNxWjdfi8nccjLMyHi1AykvfJUgr6oU14nSAAfQNwIzOawAZnhEepztXA/s1600/images.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Benjamin Moore Kentucky Haze Ac 16.  It's hard to see but with adding new knobs from Anthropologie she realized it would work because it was the perfect size.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The 2 chairs were some I had forever and by buying 12 yards of $10.00 @ yd fabric and using antique pewter nailheads they will be perfect for extra seating.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_7xhHJF1muZqgsnJKoUGe3H7zYc7I3LGfzIJIz6Ho2_VQ6725uBoLasD2Pc3l1Za6EnjNJxxa_Drp0hM7BoGFgOcp3XOlCtUvw50ubL_gRukh3HK1_DVXuZyvDfgorR3kohokpFA5lA/s1600/IMG_5046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_7xhHJF1muZqgsnJKoUGe3H7zYc7I3LGfzIJIz6Ho2_VQ6725uBoLasD2Pc3l1Za6EnjNJxxa_Drp0hM7BoGFgOcp3XOlCtUvw50ubL_gRukh3HK1_DVXuZyvDfgorR3kohokpFA5lA/s1600/IMG_5046.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The mirror came from the Ballard Outlet and it is the <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/alastair-convex-mirror/246161" target="_blank">Alastair Convex Mirror </a>.  I knew I wanted something simple over the mantel because of the heaviness of the TV/gallery wall.  Balance people:)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The 2 seltzer bottles are from Scott's.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">You can find a similar rug at <a href="http://www.myerscarpetatlanta.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>Myers</i></b></a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Tray on brass coffee table is from Target along with the coasters.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFSiRmQ9bhqOMQ8S8UQRqjG51AJx6bQiKCjhjFUBZL00C2UPHa9Kuz9QErl4PH1605bilINh1CIg6qgOjPwhyphenhyphenP5qrLUD8wmi89El655ffFXjYffhfThAPRydQTKhZv1hko2sCx80R3UA/s1600/IMG_6850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFSiRmQ9bhqOMQ8S8UQRqjG51AJx6bQiKCjhjFUBZL00C2UPHa9Kuz9QErl4PH1605bilINh1CIg6qgOjPwhyphenhyphenP5qrLUD8wmi89El655ffFXjYffhfThAPRydQTKhZv1hko2sCx80R3UA/s1600/IMG_6850.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf6AyoBldcWAL716pyaqeb_HwmjMB38IsU4uFl5KmFrpu5NWWYI1oA25eTSq6-jfyH57UFlWMWldX4DxOSl189mWX0pshyypLXOLDfUDYCd2Msefov74xZarwJpXtcTpwQyWwt5vhP6g/s1600/IMG_5268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf6AyoBldcWAL716pyaqeb_HwmjMB38IsU4uFl5KmFrpu5NWWYI1oA25eTSq6-jfyH57UFlWMWldX4DxOSl189mWX0pshyypLXOLDfUDYCd2Msefov74xZarwJpXtcTpwQyWwt5vhP6g/s1600/IMG_5268.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">I love the softness the relaxed roman shades added to the 2 small square windows.  I used a sheer linen but Sudi doubled it.  It was her idea so listen to your professionals y'all.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzsEA0knQeYo7gbwk0BN1YB7y_9TEnxYvJoSs9IumSd2pxkeghIgefYEXNo66uPmeo4isoaTZv9HEOjjjoqOEj_hYFyOr2LnB93vwy-lyKqvXJ-kQRcBP9cVzxW4RYkpuMdWzvfvvWNQ/s1600/IMG_6872.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzsEA0knQeYo7gbwk0BN1YB7y_9TEnxYvJoSs9IumSd2pxkeghIgefYEXNo66uPmeo4isoaTZv9HEOjjjoqOEj_hYFyOr2LnB93vwy-lyKqvXJ-kQRcBP9cVzxW4RYkpuMdWzvfvvWNQ/s1600/IMG_6872.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The sectional is the Pottery Barn Comfort Square Arm....and the fabric is the Washed Grainsack in Flax.  It's a slipcover.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK8lY-o9NFsOSzGQ_fTc7NF3Y2ieERuBQFj7cE2XR1UJtUrlEfbhxqlTnI4WBvn0y9HT8gAVUHOZYTm57_HajAyXzVm_TOaqs5PvP7MfE2cymznvDeAtkVBw36EsNxTb_CINGMMOU8OA/s1600/img65o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK8lY-o9NFsOSzGQ_fTc7NF3Y2ieERuBQFj7cE2XR1UJtUrlEfbhxqlTnI4WBvn0y9HT8gAVUHOZYTm57_HajAyXzVm_TOaqs5PvP7MfE2cymznvDeAtkVBw36EsNxTb_CINGMMOU8OA/s1600/img65o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Everyone asked about the Eames Chair and where it went.....It's actually her daughters [who lives in NYC now] so we moved it up to her room!  To preserve:)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbCCRIAGuYuZaZfQKojQVm-pwbIY1aXaOnFhnbV_6FGPIx3rLrqxHPi3eIojFJsR5wfJd12XXsEVfSyvX4sN29aPDY2u9src7JzI2mogs9AB_l31-hU3U2dA5-nIlfn-w4EDqQBBwTw/s1600/IMG_6691.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbCCRIAGuYuZaZfQKojQVm-pwbIY1aXaOnFhnbV_6FGPIx3rLrqxHPi3eIojFJsR5wfJd12XXsEVfSyvX4sN29aPDY2u9src7JzI2mogs9AB_l31-hU3U2dA5-nIlfn-w4EDqQBBwTw/s1600/IMG_6691.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">We took the curtains that were already in the room and had them pleated and hemmed along with new hardware....The candlesticks were previously on the mantel and were yellow....a little black spray paint and some new white candles....</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">We needed some upholstered chairs at the end of the table.  A friend of mine had these.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8gR3SP-k55W1qRZmxkLWfCfHrHNVaOgFaa-OB4gBg8TViMRns2yo_8t0ECk8UNwDV14E5uUO-Pv_aPQTTOnOIqVhlh9-utMd9fxj6UCZXNFTvvFf17oh6eNa4E9R4R6OXBr6_hyi_IA/s1600/IMG_5019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8gR3SP-k55W1qRZmxkLWfCfHrHNVaOgFaa-OB4gBg8TViMRns2yo_8t0ECk8UNwDV14E5uUO-Pv_aPQTTOnOIqVhlh9-utMd9fxj6UCZXNFTvvFf17oh6eNa4E9R4R6OXBr6_hyi_IA/s1600/IMG_5019.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">They were in perfect condition but in my opinion we needed some pattern so we had them recovered and he straightened out the top for me.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbvwjZ2g8w6In1tRQaSCK_5HQWgrAj3fpRBG_ZZe3a_7aSdu2G-9-WnaH80tRgwJtFkN9wz5XsDSYoh8LiXceoWbmNz4JhS1SGJh9Y3wL_xPwU9RY46Nq_JdJ-3p5aUeu6Vg7s-JTAg/s1600/IMG_5273.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbvwjZ2g8w6In1tRQaSCK_5HQWgrAj3fpRBG_ZZe3a_7aSdu2G-9-WnaH80tRgwJtFkN9wz5XsDSYoh8LiXceoWbmNz4JhS1SGJh9Y3wL_xPwU9RY46Nq_JdJ-3p5aUeu6Vg7s-JTAg/s1600/IMG_5273.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">So glad they had arms.....</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY8eRm6X6CQkwR8f8HhuTkwFEJEQDcBcAhjFEIzBZuVKKtxqVAbhRLiNLB6nLd04wKxeZICyiNPiHdnwuIN_A2QwHZrdNlvu9S5ebYq9Lr4dOf8TGiZMET4woF09t7MjiROFFfWkDGSQ/s1600/IMG_5020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY8eRm6X6CQkwR8f8HhuTkwFEJEQDcBcAhjFEIzBZuVKKtxqVAbhRLiNLB6nLd04wKxeZICyiNPiHdnwuIN_A2QwHZrdNlvu9S5ebYq9Lr4dOf8TGiZMET4woF09t7MjiROFFfWkDGSQ/s1600/IMG_5020.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The white buffet was also painted the same color as the TV console....She's had it for 20 years and it started out as pine...was black....white and now one more color! Repurpose what you can to save $$$.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtlEwp9DExepe78eQq_QoaV5jVMvoEM40CQdK7CQuaEjWIEgTt3J9pF3s-ZzcaTBGS0BpkN4K_zgfOj76t8rK2AK0oR8PZfSn8H3pQs7lcci-Ga47OXltxHtkeFAEWXc0UcKNr5CsqQ/s1600/IMG_5017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtlEwp9DExepe78eQq_QoaV5jVMvoEM40CQdK7CQuaEjWIEgTt3J9pF3s-ZzcaTBGS0BpkN4K_zgfOj76t8rK2AK0oR8PZfSn8H3pQs7lcci-Ga47OXltxHtkeFAEWXc0UcKNr5CsqQ/s1600/IMG_5017.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Planks went up but to save money we used 1/2 inch stain grade plywood.  It was easier to work with and looks pretty good after painted.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHC1MedV_9MP_VLigWTbOxxELB16AQwsyj78eMuSM2sTssm2WMbwf7WTTjybZjNNfbuMidZlXzDYwN5FDoUTGEX3H4a_N6vFPW8yeP-a4rNVHtBPRWc4SBXjU3490vyO4cSeiC2URbSQ/s1600/IMG_6823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHC1MedV_9MP_VLigWTbOxxELB16AQwsyj78eMuSM2sTssm2WMbwf7WTTjybZjNNfbuMidZlXzDYwN5FDoUTGEX3H4a_N6vFPW8yeP-a4rNVHtBPRWc4SBXjU3490vyO4cSeiC2URbSQ/s1600/IMG_6823.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The tobacco basket came from Scott's years ago.  The lamps also came from Scott's [shades from Target] about 20 years ago!  Windsor chairs are 20 years old and it goes to show how classic they are....  Having been white they were painted black about 10 years ago.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSgwXnvfEDJ5_zlrEnPOsgaauWRHMLtHFVnSndxRRSWugkFOBvDXsgYzAqRs-hMopCPk1AGe9L6nfvR1iEH0VlJMbxjxYRXNHf7_un-AJfvsypGMqTtfaeN8WVGEsIZ9pQihehZa7PoA/s1600/IMG_6838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSgwXnvfEDJ5_zlrEnPOsgaauWRHMLtHFVnSndxRRSWugkFOBvDXsgYzAqRs-hMopCPk1AGe9L6nfvR1iEH0VlJMbxjxYRXNHf7_un-AJfvsypGMqTtfaeN8WVGEsIZ9pQihehZa7PoA/s1600/IMG_6838.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The decision to put the planks on one wall in the den and continue into the kitchen was a way to tie the 2 spaces together.  The numbered pillows are old PB that I have had for about 5 years!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">That will have to do for today.....I gotta run but will discuss the kitchen area and shelves on Monday.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Thanks to Maggie and Brad for doing all of the work!  All I had to do was swoop in....style and photograph!  Yee haw.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Have a great weekend and hope everyone can relax now:)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Shafreaka</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1cs1XISzf2ev7OAK8jfWz72zNxY0rY7V4MiH13ZPAUBeam3qiW4lcWQM34YK3NawZTWAAzV_PLE0CZIF6lgy71-QXFALUn8ibI9NT3C13d5nFnOUXsclb18UVOQDNwoxFBqSrB57MjQ/s1600/CBDA8CBD19B1D53AF0EF449FFA33BA8E.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1cs1XISzf2ev7OAK8jfWz72zNxY0rY7V4MiH13ZPAUBeam3qiW4lcWQM34YK3NawZTWAAzV_PLE0CZIF6lgy71-QXFALUn8ibI9NT3C13d5nFnOUXsclb18UVOQDNwoxFBqSrB57MjQ/s1600/CBDA8CBD19B1D53AF0EF449FFA33BA8E.png" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>

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