Quick and easy Halloween trick

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Quick and easy Halloween trick

Live head on table , oh my ! See how easy it is , I had a left over piece of beadboard , I cut a hole a little smaller than the large glass...

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We are getting ready for Halloween

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDV68BfXunh2IRdQ1Xm6ZHHjww8G1f32mylYfAgWaCdqBNOd_kWZpfNe5VqRSPwWVs2oT2trUFYGdT7aQCvJtLrLRpvKeYVuVioalfxybC2w8lGv2YUMUW-fqKbro2c2fVOYXWr9mdMJQ/s1600-h/DSC02609.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398467040449358162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDV68BfXunh2IRdQ1Xm6ZHHjww8G1f32mylYfAgWaCdqBNOd_kWZpfNe5VqRSPwWVs2oT2trUFYGdT7aQCvJtLrLRpvKeYVuVioalfxybC2w8lGv2YUMUW-fqKbro2c2fVOYXWr9mdMJQ/s400/DSC02609.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I got this big vampire bat , which the girls just loved , they are really into the scary decorating.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_vWMA6xXcEXVrPa-W8JrT9S8E8doIMWoCRKv44TMbjJGfQ3RLbU0XrqC_pJH2m3tCEE6kyDygT7jRQyEre_HhzjmCaZIqXHtsz9pRbj8vMlW6WA_d9EcQzBcPxIEb7jts_WsKw4x1D8U/s1600-h/DSC02608.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398467035992862658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_vWMA6xXcEXVrPa-W8JrT9S8E8doIMWoCRKv44TMbjJGfQ3RLbU0XrqC_pJH2m3tCEE6kyDygT7jRQyEre_HhzjmCaZIqXHtsz9pRbj8vMlW6WA_d9EcQzBcPxIEb7jts_WsKw4x1D8U/s400/DSC02608.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br />I found these great stickers on clearance , we can use them year after year.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjov0wS-60rngKKQOUmGmHeCm2WSiqluZqj9dgn3UJlJj03C-viyQaMT9rlElSyPWigCUU_TTk2_mjCDyeKNIOEeh0lzaSp9JL4Ty4b2R8okH50AZXf___8O0lfssUhZp4dg3ln1G5RaOk/s1600-h/DSC02610.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398467031784586226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjov0wS-60rngKKQOUmGmHeCm2WSiqluZqj9dgn3UJlJj03C-viyQaMT9rlElSyPWigCUU_TTk2_mjCDyeKNIOEeh0lzaSp9JL4Ty4b2R8okH50AZXf___8O0lfssUhZp4dg3ln1G5RaOk/s400/DSC02610.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiat4cVMhIGbyDH8Iq0lPU6mkGTmvXBmoGCBBMlyouMdRY4U8FhcKwbcRAh7G8VXnMA_GajEVRBz10sMhRUoRs_hzRnIZrV8dvZtWRkBKVfUXz1XOojcQ0Bdw1zePAOTWuF9zYDWb8eTao/s1600-h/DSC02592.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398466680697992546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiat4cVMhIGbyDH8Iq0lPU6mkGTmvXBmoGCBBMlyouMdRY4U8FhcKwbcRAh7G8VXnMA_GajEVRBz10sMhRUoRs_hzRnIZrV8dvZtWRkBKVfUXz1XOojcQ0Bdw1zePAOTWuF9zYDWb8eTao/s400/DSC02592.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 322px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> How cute is this marshmallow Frankenstein, I couldn't believe how much detail went into this candy , all those details are royal icing , the hair the stitches , adorable.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEdnRF7I8wcOe94VA5dHbfPUmQiG504qQ0w2MSn3YM5YKsJF6AscQj3rbbiY_Yab6_SZolPHdPDuzJv6VT3mEEd8K08OkXhyuoW8Pk7PsGjXEfGmTjjvxQCBwakUiFQSh7bMC0krWOk6U/s1600-h/DSC02598.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398466678444610306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEdnRF7I8wcOe94VA5dHbfPUmQiG504qQ0w2MSn3YM5YKsJF6AscQj3rbbiY_Yab6_SZolPHdPDuzJv6VT3mEEd8K08OkXhyuoW8Pk7PsGjXEfGmTjjvxQCBwakUiFQSh7bMC0krWOk6U/s400/DSC02598.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I realized when tidying this room that my daughter needed some more storage , my girls love their hoodies.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJIQh1DeAma-Q98kB1p-6U7TLuJ-wn6KfAPJVJcU4ySG9dpaihdzNSp9kbsC7Ibt8PHaCFAFRd-pVd0CAU3aOO2Z7Sum4iyq01UFqgqi5Tl4dNC_EzrslRvjVX0AjrObr5ySQY3rMLb0/s1600-h/DSC02601.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398466677154419234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJIQh1DeAma-Q98kB1p-6U7TLuJ-wn6KfAPJVJcU4ySG9dpaihdzNSp9kbsC7Ibt8PHaCFAFRd-pVd0CAU3aOO2Z7Sum4iyq01UFqgqi5Tl4dNC_EzrslRvjVX0AjrObr5ySQY3rMLb0/s400/DSC02601.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I used a left over piece of wood from my porch makeover simply painted it and sanded it , I picked up some crystal knobs from Home Depot , I thought they would make nice hooks and they were less expensive than any of the hooks I like. I then painted Mason's name onto the board creating a simple row of hooks.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ww6lSHTuILM387buIMJkveIp89mobPoc4qwMFJDtbwvovMm1FzCs1UAcRRtWPjXVCXLLoMgOuJiAIDmA_LB9SW03HYdOiMWdNzlD3Mu_Vy05X2tuP_GApBxWj1GGdVlXxnea2THxow4/s1600-h/DSC02603.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398466674541215954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ww6lSHTuILM387buIMJkveIp89mobPoc4qwMFJDtbwvovMm1FzCs1UAcRRtWPjXVCXLLoMgOuJiAIDmA_LB9SW03HYdOiMWdNzlD3Mu_Vy05X2tuP_GApBxWj1GGdVlXxnea2THxow4/s400/DSC02603.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>To attach the hooks to the wall I counter sunk holes in between the knobs and covered them with little birch discs to hide the screws and painted them to match. {to the left of the left knob}<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6tDwttG9ufY7tQwukV3M0C3kf7jwZ6zp9R3wZNO2Nxa96jrihPUpUCPeSRzYZbWcXDCvDg7aeLmMyTZQMFjRxsATywcSXi8v_P8qu_QQ0zLO_LiUteG2Yd-xwKkI32tbjlotnSi9xjGE/s1600-h/DSC02607.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398466668765705042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6tDwttG9ufY7tQwukV3M0C3kf7jwZ6zp9R3wZNO2Nxa96jrihPUpUCPeSRzYZbWcXDCvDg7aeLmMyTZQMFjRxsATywcSXi8v_P8qu_QQ0zLO_LiUteG2Yd-xwKkI32tbjlotnSi9xjGE/s400/DSC02607.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I decided that Mason's cupboard could use some hooks for display , she can then hang out her outfits for a few days or just put together different looks.<br /><br /><div>The perfect spot to hang her costume for tomorrow , she is going to be a zombie prom queen . Fun!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

We are getting ready for Halloween

I got this big vampire bat , which the girls just loved , they are really into the scary decorating. I found these great stickers on cleara...

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Colorful Dining Room

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPPF6dqhQJXSGsETxkBdXiVtJnasJLq3Hg9PPJBP7l_j2zaREIAKJ9pfjmT0tfvoDKkmL3sFQjMrtooGKaJCLwbRM4Mc4wIm-w_nRz0a7Vpf1F7VHPROVU2ApglfXPZA4U-JSY1NKANPU/s1600-h/Colorful+dining+room.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398367599598973858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPPF6dqhQJXSGsETxkBdXiVtJnasJLq3Hg9PPJBP7l_j2zaREIAKJ9pfjmT0tfvoDKkmL3sFQjMrtooGKaJCLwbRM4Mc4wIm-w_nRz0a7Vpf1F7VHPROVU2ApglfXPZA4U-JSY1NKANPU/s400/Colorful+dining+room.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I wanted to share with you this wonderful colorful dining room makeover at<em> Little Green</em> B<em>ook by Jenny</em>, I hope it inspires you to go for color , look what it can do to a space. <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2009/10/bright-happy-dining-room.html"><span style="color:#00cccc;">Click here for the full story.</span><br /></a><div> </div><div> </div>

Colorful Dining Room

I wanted to share with you this wonderful colorful dining room makeover at Little Green B ook by Jenny , I hope it inspires you to go for...

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I bring you cupakes

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIN6tlnxmn-jCWw7I_vVfMjFOXfxtr76DLBYKN7QSDJhYEg-AXWvC3se-Bzowk90JRN_5YbE1a8SuVsZYkt0AsJqoOoMTz9e475BW7TkbQtPiog_5IUPhMvB2Ft5vJdiTpmuj7zKwnwbU/s1600-h/DSC02589.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398101754494744706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIN6tlnxmn-jCWw7I_vVfMjFOXfxtr76DLBYKN7QSDJhYEg-AXWvC3se-Bzowk90JRN_5YbE1a8SuVsZYkt0AsJqoOoMTz9e475BW7TkbQtPiog_5IUPhMvB2Ft5vJdiTpmuj7zKwnwbU/s400/DSC02589.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> These are my cupcakes , simple orange and black , vanilla vanilla , as my family always prefers<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL71FXenIATxcRWUKUIXs2q-nJT8B8OC4Uq4sEZ4wAeD73tAB2IL8i35wsi6sgmx_6XjBCNCU4BYNxlu_jhJhV5hF2BQTQZ-3f1k1R1kNgnv8i8ICqwrs803jxua0T2lyCQGw0r4xZyv0/s1600-h/DSC02588.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398101751511863266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL71FXenIATxcRWUKUIXs2q-nJT8B8OC4Uq4sEZ4wAeD73tAB2IL8i35wsi6sgmx_6XjBCNCU4BYNxlu_jhJhV5hF2BQTQZ-3f1k1R1kNgnv8i8ICqwrs803jxua0T2lyCQGw0r4xZyv0/s400/DSC02588.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Ok so they pale in comparison to these more creative cupcake creature's , oh well call me lazy or call me busy , I just made made 65 cupcakes ok , I can only do so much I've got lots of other things to do , maybe you have more time to be creative , so I bring you inspiration.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnG03RQOmO67gGlng7Z55jW99eSBbGmayeMklbKU5FLrYJsvw21QmchAQcQOtb3NH_F8EsnwmF0SNMrVwUn9jK1sm9u_0R0BtTd9g3XiGUpFDUNUV_AN5NLP9egU-3QybjI93uoRcquGk/s1600-h/owly1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398084421397909090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnG03RQOmO67gGlng7Z55jW99eSBbGmayeMklbKU5FLrYJsvw21QmchAQcQOtb3NH_F8EsnwmF0SNMrVwUn9jK1sm9u_0R0BtTd9g3XiGUpFDUNUV_AN5NLP9egU-3QybjI93uoRcquGk/s400/owly1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 257px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> {Karen Tack} <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGrNwivqxrCWticFv0-uwE3uRp9ckLkaZ06SarOOWbx5uD5-aqttSN1raQt1zyR4xwU_5_YFSAiHcmixs1Kg0EeKUMBteTYldtYmkavdHB9YYam2KM4HIIdhl3x1GSintSPyt4oPh9vA0/s1600-h/Skeleton+Cupcake.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398084320819675266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGrNwivqxrCWticFv0-uwE3uRp9ckLkaZ06SarOOWbx5uD5-aqttSN1raQt1zyR4xwU_5_YFSAiHcmixs1Kg0EeKUMBteTYldtYmkavdHB9YYam2KM4HIIdhl3x1GSintSPyt4oPh9vA0/s400/Skeleton+Cupcake.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 355px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWTWk1XdWPpkUtVuTJGlrmKD799A4a0JCUoK-Hq2YumhaiofCHw_51sq5eVLWqWiaKt0Vaf3YIs7KiXMbd_Y_RGv2JXQyom6ggF-NSEkhYplA0NG18l7t8Z6JFu1v_OtvZqY6VkN94TU/s1600-h/DSC02587.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398084312706662226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWTWk1XdWPpkUtVuTJGlrmKD799A4a0JCUoK-Hq2YumhaiofCHw_51sq5eVLWqWiaKt0Vaf3YIs7KiXMbd_Y_RGv2JXQyom6ggF-NSEkhYplA0NG18l7t8Z6JFu1v_OtvZqY6VkN94TU/s400/DSC02587.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I have been wanting this Cupcake Carrier , it is amazing how you can stack them , and the holes for the cupcakes are holes like in a cupcake pan making traveling with the cupcakes much easier ...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnxfQP6N4m4iUotJRTUfnDzNlbr4_9ZDFBvSmf2kreIvEvIdx-MK6QpMnBvigEHuGVjokc091JQeKpslp83XkebaIAPfPW7BcMefjYPWf1HA_UgesJgRqYHplF-4ny7DZ4U_fEnEMujQo/s1600-h/DSC02586.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398084311169802386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnxfQP6N4m4iUotJRTUfnDzNlbr4_9ZDFBvSmf2kreIvEvIdx-MK6QpMnBvigEHuGVjokc091JQeKpslp83XkebaIAPfPW7BcMefjYPWf1HA_UgesJgRqYHplF-4ny7DZ4U_fEnEMujQo/s400/DSC02586.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I was able to find it , after all the website was sold out ,lucky me .<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vyXke0mb8w4qVvcuJbC1ZOCI7rjQOMivZDaDxiv_n_4qq25OpjNWr-Pk0vXZNdlwHL9TMDDQt8If3g-Swg8m-P_vdlvDGzgcS3rf97s6uDYu042u9e8nA0iazWKZAiEIY2CnchBXmWk/s1600-h/DSC02581.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398084303162718690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vyXke0mb8w4qVvcuJbC1ZOCI7rjQOMivZDaDxiv_n_4qq25OpjNWr-Pk0vXZNdlwHL9TMDDQt8If3g-Swg8m-P_vdlvDGzgcS3rf97s6uDYu042u9e8nA0iazWKZAiEIY2CnchBXmWk/s400/DSC02581.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I added orange food coloring to french vanilla cake mix.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTnSXkK6nYbW3i1fdP3APHLlQ5VcPbzl_mDjtzt9bE6ir3YEU0Da4rebNbVWWvnyLfoCv-Wf03UCgxNc8nRwm-cfyp8tgqOnRoS4i6UUvHkv9d_Cs8ncZtPsNz98gdOHZkI-NJXp93DXA/s1600-h/DSC02585.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398084299329244338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTnSXkK6nYbW3i1fdP3APHLlQ5VcPbzl_mDjtzt9bE6ir3YEU0Da4rebNbVWWvnyLfoCv-Wf03UCgxNc8nRwm-cfyp8tgqOnRoS4i6UUvHkv9d_Cs8ncZtPsNz98gdOHZkI-NJXp93DXA/s400/DSC02585.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Do you see who I see .<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

I bring you cupakes

These are my cupcakes , simple orange and black , vanilla vanilla , as my family always prefers Ok so they pale in comparison to these mor...

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Small Kids Big Color Contest

I am pleased to announce that <a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/small-kids-big-color-2009/sophies-pink-aqua-bedroom-small-kids-big-color-entry--099460"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Sophie's Pink and Aqua</span></a> room has been selected as an entry in the Small Kids Big Color Contest over at <a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/small-kids-big-color-2009/sophies-pink-aqua-bedroom-small-kids-big-color-entry--099460"><em>Ohdeedoh's website</em></a>. It is being given 48 hours to get all of your thumbs up or it will lose this elimination process , so please go on over and vote vote vote , make sure to sign up , it's sister site is the great website Apartment Therapy , they always have great information and it is always a great stop . <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDVk139fCWuj1O8nTOAI0U5mu74kLXXYAHt4AaIwZYu30BumMFJl6PAMcRIQfsQPIUm01p1RQM63IZw69TVQKdPT9msZ9QYR7XxvaFmpvtsm0lB0-3BN_m88M-W2wPf0w3sVzk_LjTVQ/s1600-h/DSC02186.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397799850923478578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDVk139fCWuj1O8nTOAI0U5mu74kLXXYAHt4AaIwZYu30BumMFJl6PAMcRIQfsQPIUm01p1RQM63IZw69TVQKdPT9msZ9QYR7XxvaFmpvtsm0lB0-3BN_m88M-W2wPf0w3sVzk_LjTVQ/s400/DSC02186.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div>Click <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;"><em><a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/small-kids-big-color-2009/sophies-pink-aqua-bedroom-small-kids-big-color-entry--099460">here</a></em></span></strong> to vote for Sophie's room in the <em><strong><a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/small-kids-big-color-2009/sophies-pink-aqua-bedroom-small-kids-big-color-entry--099460"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Ohdeedoh Small Kids Big Color Contest</span></a></strong></em> </div><div>Big thanks to Ohdeedoh for choosing our room .</div>

Small Kids Big Color Contest

I am pleased to announce that Sophie's Pink and Aqua room has been selected as an entry in the Small Kids Big Color Contest over at Ohd...

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Wednesday's are my busy days

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5j_n5X4sjq-c5a-4TTJl4UQron6CgbjARCcm6KMT-tCeERzDJg1ACSs8jqqeIzzbtSt-xlDUaUuFLS_lVD-GLvs5MFJ-v5nWcRY16prN9HBVNPNXcbt2qW3smRnNP4gJQsvAX6GaAgyA/s1600-h/DSC02577.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397721819316895794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5j_n5X4sjq-c5a-4TTJl4UQron6CgbjARCcm6KMT-tCeERzDJg1ACSs8jqqeIzzbtSt-xlDUaUuFLS_lVD-GLvs5MFJ-v5nWcRY16prN9HBVNPNXcbt2qW3smRnNP4gJQsvAX6GaAgyA/s400/DSC02577.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> This is a great tv stand , I wonder if it comes in the grey like the below piece.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2lL-yg1Ds6bt3VCUo449m_LhradNmBpXYLCG0NAshFGU8Vq7qxqwnK9Q7ww6XW1tkzkFamrSmEQfKN3YSa1nZRsQT8P0U4QB8mB8ScNpMpQuNLqk15ZB30YIrrDT-L8e3J_rHKwzZZew/s1600-h/DSC02579.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397721813372651682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2lL-yg1Ds6bt3VCUo449m_LhradNmBpXYLCG0NAshFGU8Vq7qxqwnK9Q7ww6XW1tkzkFamrSmEQfKN3YSa1nZRsQT8P0U4QB8mB8ScNpMpQuNLqk15ZB30YIrrDT-L8e3J_rHKwzZZew/s400/DSC02579.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I went over to Ikea today , I needed to pick up some more pillow forms , the feather ones , they are $6.99 each , no better price , so it's worth the drive. I found a few new pieces , this grey dresser is amazing , well under $200.00 , it even has a hidden interior drawer to keep change and jewelry, too cool .<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_0U3m9CQR44Cf8lXCRDNmfYDyKQ4fWrTFLBMZenJR5Z61uFkiet6cGFobk3q42OGi_uVWYR0R4cQtAcEw6d7w4LXs_fI_sCnlU3eB3Fn3JfNFS381wyZiDhy2fjhzI5gRIxEYO-LOIk/s1600-h/DSC02565.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397721479300244978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_0U3m9CQR44Cf8lXCRDNmfYDyKQ4fWrTFLBMZenJR5Z61uFkiet6cGFobk3q42OGi_uVWYR0R4cQtAcEw6d7w4LXs_fI_sCnlU3eB3Fn3JfNFS381wyZiDhy2fjhzI5gRIxEYO-LOIk/s400/DSC02565.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Today is picture day , which means kids get up bright and early , oh my kids are good they do that everyday , well most days , they make their own lunches , I should be insulted , I guess I never gave them the snacks they wanted , boo hoo me huh!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKoqDMRA8lj4vilc2g4nGN-ctbJ-y7Q2c6ZWPhXEeIzqdFHCrQXhQDaHxT04n0nbz80_zjayMmty0rYcaRNnkfybQFrAIDNYvwYyJNYfyQ2WBAGdT644K1lYvdhY6vQXQ1YQm_ZcmBF-s/s1600-h/DSC02558.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397721474844565970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKoqDMRA8lj4vilc2g4nGN-ctbJ-y7Q2c6ZWPhXEeIzqdFHCrQXhQDaHxT04n0nbz80_zjayMmty0rYcaRNnkfybQFrAIDNYvwYyJNYfyQ2WBAGdT644K1lYvdhY6vQXQ1YQm_ZcmBF-s/s400/DSC02558.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> This little one of mine is growing up in fast speed lately , look at this adorable dress , I found it at a thrift store , it is a size 1 , wow this is what a size 1 looks like . She was going into the city to the Orchestra earlier today , they were told to dress appropriately , I am so glad she doesn't mind getting dressed up .<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV3_QjTdVslcxzhAAkQbqSpulqZG9Y4mDhUimy8bPoYElyvG7NMT6LfCLomji8ZUpom4oPyJQFqXQP4YkGioKHEMKGo9cOBbODywhyphenhyphenNrC-CIuterdKIOJVSNsbku82V_4ONw7thDVzwtU/s1600-h/DSC02569.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397721473614404738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV3_QjTdVslcxzhAAkQbqSpulqZG9Y4mDhUimy8bPoYElyvG7NMT6LfCLomji8ZUpom4oPyJQFqXQP4YkGioKHEMKGo9cOBbODywhyphenhyphenNrC-CIuterdKIOJVSNsbku82V_4ONw7thDVzwtU/s400/DSC02569.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I was also able to finish up the pink princess room I have been working on .<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJZXOYgmDUIiwnajTzLRGC3Roy3UxGo4ztJn8uRZ8CHPZJEDGDw_-T1C7QrwJrGkhRzDTGngukhJXDNNHwl365B9f3WawiC6J4_oB_ADjBxXS5bGjghBZ5P0lx2zl-lksNvvAWaeGEHs/s1600-h/DSC02576.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397721467131305458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJZXOYgmDUIiwnajTzLRGC3Roy3UxGo4ztJn8uRZ8CHPZJEDGDw_-T1C7QrwJrGkhRzDTGngukhJXDNNHwl365B9f3WawiC6J4_oB_ADjBxXS5bGjghBZ5P0lx2zl-lksNvvAWaeGEHs/s400/DSC02576.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The pillows I made now have an awfully comfy home .<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS5BSt1X1EKKWW5WOm2ugMCxbQX2eYF7Msqe499kbJFJE5JrBRJNPdyYKgOVvUcyWyuUQs6Z12ncjv7dFjUEejrrYeYatIe_LTFGr8-BJFWK-UXzZMRAlNqKtYxYiEGnw4IkhVdou3zow/s1600-h/DSC02575.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397721464232672610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS5BSt1X1EKKWW5WOm2ugMCxbQX2eYF7Msqe499kbJFJE5JrBRJNPdyYKgOVvUcyWyuUQs6Z12ncjv7dFjUEejrrYeYatIe_LTFGr8-BJFWK-UXzZMRAlNqKtYxYiEGnw4IkhVdou3zow/s400/DSC02575.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The perfect spot for princess gowns and crowns of course .<br /><br /><br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Wednesday's are my busy days

This is a great tv stand , I wonder if it comes in the grey like the below piece. I went over to Ikea today , I needed to pick up some mor...

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The smell of freshly baked cookies

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsosb73NWkQo_YcjZkWPYz1ewbVL2p2yxYyM0yYVOeVxGhUak9V5HcIqg0WH0RzVgn_6SFt5DkdJGfSEFrXjnDDkkGNwbO2X9yOUwmEgO6kRl6qMwu_6EeB__hQJSsLzVcp-0_ICx1GxI/s1600-h/DSC02554.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397365363592205826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsosb73NWkQo_YcjZkWPYz1ewbVL2p2yxYyM0yYVOeVxGhUak9V5HcIqg0WH0RzVgn_6SFt5DkdJGfSEFrXjnDDkkGNwbO2X9yOUwmEgO6kRl6qMwu_6EeB__hQJSsLzVcp-0_ICx1GxI/s400/DSC02554.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I realized I had not baked a thing in months , it was time to make the family some fresh cookies , what could be better than chocolate chip .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDXU8u20hoPfE_VCpSK02AdW9mZinHTM6PAoZPGv9JFemBDgB6_zQMDuDcn6GytiVde-ov3J5LF0tzArdu7Gs-5bYa7izmH-ODvymmPXxGAPVuYAWu8h6g-JgTPxj7P_luW9pCle7G3i4/s1600-h/DSC02555.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397365359594550274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDXU8u20hoPfE_VCpSK02AdW9mZinHTM6PAoZPGv9JFemBDgB6_zQMDuDcn6GytiVde-ov3J5LF0tzArdu7Gs-5bYa7izmH-ODvymmPXxGAPVuYAWu8h6g-JgTPxj7P_luW9pCle7G3i4/s400/DSC02555.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjkarlrwHABx1LyyXqXuCbZ32YP78MGT6z9nHUrKPeDXCrYq_1OSEftzEShJxgYtiPjlI2_M6vHA9A7gbG_18qaYv0xdBTznpG4LVsUgPEK4L8G8YjJqw-de08Hb6zm5GuMSYcBXJB5s/s1600-h/DSC02552.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397365351757793010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjkarlrwHABx1LyyXqXuCbZ32YP78MGT6z9nHUrKPeDXCrYq_1OSEftzEShJxgYtiPjlI2_M6vHA9A7gbG_18qaYv0xdBTznpG4LVsUgPEK4L8G8YjJqw-de08Hb6zm5GuMSYcBXJB5s/s400/DSC02552.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I made a double batch . </div><div> </div><div>This H1N1 flue is really giving me cause for concern , apparently the next street over has at least 6 kid down with this virus , it hard not to panic , I know some who have had it , and have done fine , but it is hard not to worry when they are reporting deaths left and right , it is terrible and heartbreaking to hear of kids dying especially . </div><div>So I hope you are well and keep well . </div><div><em>Chris </em><br /><br /></div><div></div></div>

The smell of freshly baked cookies

I realized I had not baked a thing in months , it was time to make the family some fresh cookies , what could be better than chocolate chip...

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When you can't find , create

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9wEuai-T1zCv9qAVv5ENNTMMAVVIn8w-zM3TjvUldMgm1eKGOzZvV5yIAJctnHYXyPH7pG6X8DouPZeC8HIQl8joh2s2XK_rDdAhtgj3EEgrhpBTAJop-QsutvtMklhmRHTOtI7sLKY/s1600-h/DSC02547.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397253984185950706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9wEuai-T1zCv9qAVv5ENNTMMAVVIn8w-zM3TjvUldMgm1eKGOzZvV5yIAJctnHYXyPH7pG6X8DouPZeC8HIQl8joh2s2XK_rDdAhtgj3EEgrhpBTAJop-QsutvtMklhmRHTOtI7sLKY/s400/DSC02547.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMkdwg5lDQ-OGDtGL8VqcWzGzBhFBMpkjjkNNxqHLRT3Oal3RbvdvjYzteOgV2rNltCszTcoRIZ6ObiHmi0Hfcn-rFwDhFjfJq7krj-kUbMIVBc0Vq_xQfvWGO_Z447BFiOvtR2h_p9Hs/s1600-h/DSC02545.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397253980706121122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMkdwg5lDQ-OGDtGL8VqcWzGzBhFBMpkjjkNNxqHLRT3Oal3RbvdvjYzteOgV2rNltCszTcoRIZ6ObiHmi0Hfcn-rFwDhFjfJq7krj-kUbMIVBc0Vq_xQfvWGO_Z447BFiOvtR2h_p9Hs/s400/DSC02545.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br />I am so in love with this rose bud fabric , so sweet and yet clean and fresh, I worked late yesterday in my workroom , making pillow covers and painting a little shelf that will be used for princess dresses and crowns , doesn't every girl need somewhere to keep her gowns and crowns organized?<br /><div></div></div>

When you can't find , create

I am so in love with this rose bud fabric , so sweet and yet clean and fresh, I worked late yesterday in my workroom , making pillow covers ...

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Show and Tell

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgskAEZreXt1yQBXrLxjZgg7hbIE5XyWfbokeSkhSgtm-CGeIw9xS1Iq9p-IRRXy6fHQEtFYhXiPSMR4VnLilHuOAz0nq7Wm-pouzVPG8c3Be1V9KxePq_L1fHQqsbXPBnfYVL_B687qkY/s1600-h/Emerson+Troop+capiz.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396960025919948658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgskAEZreXt1yQBXrLxjZgg7hbIE5XyWfbokeSkhSgtm-CGeIw9xS1Iq9p-IRRXy6fHQEtFYhXiPSMR4VnLilHuOAz0nq7Wm-pouzVPG8c3Be1V9KxePq_L1fHQqsbXPBnfYVL_B687qkY/s400/Emerson+Troop+capiz.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br />You can find them from high {over $3000} to low {$99.00} , but you may be hard pressed to find the lower priced version , and might come across the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">awful</span> words {<span style="font-family:courier new;">no longer available}</span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIto_e-WcZuISy4v25Sb0d0t2iAzlvnyUyecJumIdyhsTv0GeHrsUbHew8OqCLZ1dT_SV0nr57S1ncIovEuP0TijkM6jxeQlhTZRK9mlg_SGCY-d2-LD11KhMTCY65BjYjdI2QRqceys/s1600-h/DSC02543.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396955036083595890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIto_e-WcZuISy4v25Sb0d0t2iAzlvnyUyecJumIdyhsTv0GeHrsUbHew8OqCLZ1dT_SV0nr57S1ncIovEuP0TijkM6jxeQlhTZRK9mlg_SGCY-d2-LD11KhMTCY65BjYjdI2QRqceys/s400/DSC02543.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I have been wanting to update my bedroom lighting especially since my recent <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">reno</span> breathed new life into this room.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78yrN52DPBJ4jm0VeDQocV_37Z_Le-3eR1zBDikNJvj-qjRK01W-jFkp7sR926sxTDjIA3VVwlM8GeEG89rpQOnuW77r9C_jRQ_quDdGkrRfLTffaVQpvjL3jr84uVfF_ZoPPDrrl3Bk/s1600-h/DSC02542.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396955030126085682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78yrN52DPBJ4jm0VeDQocV_37Z_Le-3eR1zBDikNJvj-qjRK01W-jFkp7sR926sxTDjIA3VVwlM8GeEG89rpQOnuW77r9C_jRQ_quDdGkrRfLTffaVQpvjL3jr84uVfF_ZoPPDrrl3Bk/s400/DSC02542.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I have had my eye on this fixture for a little while, I decided to treat myself with it after missing out on some recent finds. It was after all marked down , I picked it up at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Home Depot</span>. </div><br /><div>When I was walking out I realized I had been over charged , happy to turn around and ask for the adjustment and looking at the pricing with a worker , yes I was correct I was over charged , so not only did they adjust the price the knocked another $10.00 off , so it turned out to be my lucky day after all.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqh3eBWwQduXpiKAT-mn6pROdyZAfaFleU3Pjstdg-TMkw3oVY8jX4z-uLgUkDsalql7by4XVE8KpzDKTxhRMqdj9iUdw7DBcoSES3S4IwXTJL5-m2K1-usTjKMuZMe-jsjPWgSqB7EMI/s1600-h/DSC02542.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPM1rVVfLgCipVQtZqNktDsmCmnE6kBkt86FQ0jXdB8khyphenhyphenTTxseMd_f58p6TbAnt9VOFWpMWM1ZhJRFtk_u8jEz_pjwgAQFqO-QTKct8Uc-Ajw4vNWmwWYKmhuj6i5Wp1MG2HMrpPT0I/s1600-h/DSC02541.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396955022440675314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPM1rVVfLgCipVQtZqNktDsmCmnE6kBkt86FQ0jXdB8khyphenhyphenTTxseMd_f58p6TbAnt9VOFWpMWM1ZhJRFtk_u8jEz_pjwgAQFqO-QTKct8Uc-Ajw4vNWmwWYKmhuj6i5Wp1MG2HMrpPT0I/s400/DSC02541.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> 56 little tiny bags encased the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">capiz</span> shells , one strand by one strand I had to put this fixture together , this may explain the value pricing , still wearing my fake nails from the weekend this was not a fun task , but it was worth it .<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU8oxdni1v7bJYii6qrVUu08zLIIwIRiuYec80Rg1_n0xIlrdPcBZH0e9xVn8S93aYcCFHmwKwudDlBMRqe6RdwsfPcNb4Z4OliXaMnC4Ii3utn0cP69b0IJb642rvtudb1axZSWVgouw/s1600-h/DSC02537.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396955016339941874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU8oxdni1v7bJYii6qrVUu08zLIIwIRiuYec80Rg1_n0xIlrdPcBZH0e9xVn8S93aYcCFHmwKwudDlBMRqe6RdwsfPcNb4Z4OliXaMnC4Ii3utn0cP69b0IJb642rvtudb1axZSWVgouw/s400/DSC02537.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Isn't it perfect , I love it so much , it doesn't even have bulbs in it yet , I am so delighted. </div><br /><div>There is nothing like bargain lighting to perk up your mood.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Show and Tell

You can find them from high {over $3000} to low {$99.00} , but you may be hard pressed to find the lower priced version , and might come acr...

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Jon and Kate

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7IgXHzPu_Bae-5whyphenhyphenHE4bU1rFh6QMhrVw5hyphenhyphenGgzelFivtvDgvJr6rNAC_7ni3VvlluFeT7cZVrUtpEU2hKOYHtDShWBErtmhv3ypnycOeQRuW2L6BaCpemI6ZY_nF0SB62vtkxdQmyhI/s1600-h/DSC02533.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396567790742099426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7IgXHzPu_Bae-5whyphenhyphenHE4bU1rFh6QMhrVw5hyphenhyphenGgzelFivtvDgvJr6rNAC_7ni3VvlluFeT7cZVrUtpEU2hKOYHtDShWBErtmhv3ypnycOeQRuW2L6BaCpemI6ZY_nF0SB62vtkxdQmyhI/s400/DSC02533.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Here we are dressing up as "Jon and Kate" for a Halloween party we attended last night with some good friends , we had a great time , I carried an empty wallet with pics of the Gosselin kids and Todd had his pockets full of monopoly money .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsfEfofJa1OBtbrM5dlsSUNvB1xvZS9-AGFk0InVsZ7u8LBZB_tq5FcOJX-e9H2_NRD_FCdZd8rNwIITkG4NWoz8Om3woRsmXYzZxDRHuUIzXNMY8nhRSP2ycUPkv1OhBM4oZcasobYRM/s1600-h/DSC02523.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396567785642972306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsfEfofJa1OBtbrM5dlsSUNvB1xvZS9-AGFk0InVsZ7u8LBZB_tq5FcOJX-e9H2_NRD_FCdZd8rNwIITkG4NWoz8Om3woRsmXYzZxDRHuUIzXNMY8nhRSP2ycUPkv1OhBM4oZcasobYRM/s400/DSC02523.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxzu3JRYnbyBZKzy8yzaQgJzDJ9vLl5u-9HWh1YwurYy6Q_KmkvqVU2PYnigP2DAUxp_t0WoJhtq9bm2RPEZMyh_ndYSZg_VqXQQVAf2_iH6VZn0FJXiK0QhYf93yPUskbNUqeD8Qr3bk/s1600-h/DSC02529.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396567784201086738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxzu3JRYnbyBZKzy8yzaQgJzDJ9vLl5u-9HWh1YwurYy6Q_KmkvqVU2PYnigP2DAUxp_t0WoJhtq9bm2RPEZMyh_ndYSZg_VqXQQVAf2_iH6VZn0FJXiK0QhYf93yPUskbNUqeD8Qr3bk/s400/DSC02529.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I created a balding spot by applying lots of foundation into the crown at the scalp , it worked really well I then needed to darken the hair back to black with lots of mascara , voila a JON SPOT.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbUGV9xHsySoi6bFR6metqc_7-M09Fz69aVc_opXsKU6Oa_22bd-eDTHpR7UzoUjxFrAgwbPBqDTP0AVzADbhik9k_Fbd0lD42B2wTpBX5xLMDwCXPM1vSu3KZy-lTkAPxqk6uYx3cOQA/s1600-h/DSC02528.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396567777406724770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbUGV9xHsySoi6bFR6metqc_7-M09Fz69aVc_opXsKU6Oa_22bd-eDTHpR7UzoUjxFrAgwbPBqDTP0AVzADbhik9k_Fbd0lD42B2wTpBX5xLMDwCXPM1vSu3KZy-lTkAPxqk6uYx3cOQA/s400/DSC02528.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I gave Todd longer side burns with eye liner and had to bling him out with big "diamond" earrings.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJTqbhv2-tVwFCBP1WrPloc4oSNNPVg0pkC31v_1Fu_cFzaHT3kgWS4jZgJUTzD7rxvXX1LAie55kSjkdqYNhCp0-vyVXP1wiZ0-iyRFopR7zBEGrPHUJYP-0zS9FL8DKiYfT4NunE00/s1600-h/DSC02520.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396567773784935698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJTqbhv2-tVwFCBP1WrPloc4oSNNPVg0pkC31v_1Fu_cFzaHT3kgWS4jZgJUTzD7rxvXX1LAie55kSjkdqYNhCp0-vyVXP1wiZ0-iyRFopR7zBEGrPHUJYP-0zS9FL8DKiYfT4NunE00/s400/DSC02520.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br />Here I am all <em>Kateish</em> , I even applied fake French tip nails , I love them , it has been so long since I have had long nails , they instantly make you feel feminine, a pain for typing though ...<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>

Jon and Kate

Here we are dressing up as "Jon and Kate" for a Halloween party we attended last night with some good friends , we had a great ti...

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Quick and easy trim upgrade

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFql15AHcrxikRog_W2MbnBK9OhdKxlMjooQycOM225wJkUgkzuZ1_aGLh4YGS0S64d2WIakaUEj23_AYSY59pSxxG_jVPlTME471R5x85GeF9y5x9RMustJ0RK50ZNepqTuHqzP3VPSo/s1600-h/Picnikcollage-3-2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396201120140171842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFql15AHcrxikRog_W2MbnBK9OhdKxlMjooQycOM225wJkUgkzuZ1_aGLh4YGS0S64d2WIakaUEj23_AYSY59pSxxG_jVPlTME471R5x85GeF9y5x9RMustJ0RK50ZNepqTuHqzP3VPSo/s400/Picnikcollage-3-2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> As you can see I was inspired to just get to work yesterday and upgrade the trim in our powder room , it seemed to be a good way to spend my afternoon .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW_9c9aCcC8gEgeqp07bsbFNGvJZlrTOlbayAWwXv1irl5YIO7wv_E3XUhkP7tWDl4pGN2_9B89kiE7I_PGcbmye1fs3rAS0_XysIQ11GdQS6wlcYUYRm0zse6z1zm4jUY5IPSoGL10CU/s1600-h/Picnik+collage.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinywJdYZJJjP17luMFtPj2kDtt60skBVXVotOUApLbM0dOLE4NKcisY1jF48ekmnd4YaeRFFyulca9bS0InyhVR5ISYI4MZM9q0EEVsMAhwITGEDN3oa4QQxFXISkji7hgPhYCSnIWBdY/s1600-h/DSC02515.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396199354686662690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinywJdYZJJjP17luMFtPj2kDtt60skBVXVotOUApLbM0dOLE4NKcisY1jF48ekmnd4YaeRFFyulca9bS0InyhVR5ISYI4MZM9q0EEVsMAhwITGEDN3oa4QQxFXISkji7hgPhYCSnIWBdY/s400/DSC02515.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I actually doubled the depth of the trim without ripping anything out at all . I just simply added to what I already had. </div><div>Around the casing I could not add a back band because the trim was too shallow , so I added a simple piece of square edge stock pine finger jointed moulding which beefed up the casing , I would have loved to had all new but there was no room on the right side of the jam for anything more substantial so the added trim was my solution.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjp10TaAWayULYCCLxesfA08rclaNSd61pUX8gL0HntsJNPHqQ3aeVR_Z90eseGkoYJmMYCX13Gzbc_f55e8yJI-ACZ0vq-cac_JigjdtQuthp8RIkNLcXu_LJMErFw1c8RBDjI1AsXE/s1600-h/DSC02518.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396199108707532690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjp10TaAWayULYCCLxesfA08rclaNSd61pUX8gL0HntsJNPHqQ3aeVR_Z90eseGkoYJmMYCX13Gzbc_f55e8yJI-ACZ0vq-cac_JigjdtQuthp8RIkNLcXu_LJMErFw1c8RBDjI1AsXE/s400/DSC02518.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I added a perimeter of trim two inches below the existing crown and painted it all with a few coats of fresh white.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgccqOv-P0hAi40-UX0nQHG9ZcS7NKS8GCaRS199DAwg8sZW7dhkwIkZTjav9j28a0fSnhdZeCeJ02x59M9bTsLhsCE1ZL4qW-mwtmpy_FmSpRUZ0NRooHmT8-dGkE68lCz2GAzBv5zH1A/s1600-h/DSC02514.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396199094128852146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgccqOv-P0hAi40-UX0nQHG9ZcS7NKS8GCaRS199DAwg8sZW7dhkwIkZTjav9j28a0fSnhdZeCeJ02x59M9bTsLhsCE1ZL4qW-mwtmpy_FmSpRUZ0NRooHmT8-dGkE68lCz2GAzBv5zH1A/s400/DSC02514.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I added bead board to only the one wall where the ledge protrudes , I still plan on adding a sill.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicRSEJvrFgksrMIFVv1jmhnccHbVEtmtCtroWp65TprmKaQwV7-AfCkB4ueZF345G1z0nPLyqPD4QkqYgDmDiKJDFqRvekFejqfcJcvBbPbHShKL6HhAKZapatGx0lpywLrdkyEmGnOPI/s1600-h/DSC02513.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396199092578416290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicRSEJvrFgksrMIFVv1jmhnccHbVEtmtCtroWp65TprmKaQwV7-AfCkB4ueZF345G1z0nPLyqPD4QkqYgDmDiKJDFqRvekFejqfcJcvBbPbHShKL6HhAKZapatGx0lpywLrdkyEmGnOPI/s400/DSC02513.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I sanded the bead board to smooth out its rough texture , but ended up liking the look so much I left it that way.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeLaurPsa5GZc9CnxHgeTusa7CmDCEgKG0CfOHiSA2E6cdk1rZwMDq0UT5j703fRmys4lvN-yDHeZZw5FUZ637oR4Neof7yP04N27ntVPGQzlO4PteKv2eoNCq-BoTW0fqucXKxHs3jZE/s1600-h/DSC02506.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396199085076539586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeLaurPsa5GZc9CnxHgeTusa7CmDCEgKG0CfOHiSA2E6cdk1rZwMDq0UT5j703fRmys4lvN-yDHeZZw5FUZ637oR4Neof7yP04N27ntVPGQzlO4PteKv2eoNCq-BoTW0fqucXKxHs3jZE/s400/DSC02506.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8xK0umGua4FMxTlm3nTEWxA3NOGyqXjcd51n_YigjOYCcKuyGuPf2lOS8GGuW8m36j-HPfUeCXZryqhHI0042eNX41stMj9R7rhjYHUUAMy6C7Gx2rlQXNvp-CSPRiSjsPGc26zHCfM/s1600-h/DSC02507.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396199086621805058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8xK0umGua4FMxTlm3nTEWxA3NOGyqXjcd51n_YigjOYCcKuyGuPf2lOS8GGuW8m36j-HPfUeCXZryqhHI0042eNX41stMj9R7rhjYHUUAMy6C7Gx2rlQXNvp-CSPRiSjsPGc26zHCfM/s400/DSC02507.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br />I installed the beadboard about three inches above the baseboard and covered the raw bottom edges with this chair rail moulding , it fakes the look of a deeper baseboard. </div><div> </div><div>This was a cheap and easy update for our powder room , a great choice rather than ripping out all the existing trim , instead I worked with it , warning , working in such a small space is annoying but worth it .<br /><br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Quick and easy trim upgrade

As you can see I was inspired to just get to work yesterday and upgrade the trim in our powder room , it seemed to be a good way to spend m...

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