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A daybed in the making

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGSVcArlz9YRifWDaCFlW_-bSMyoMGs0Y8MLPW_tOMNXn3aUER_XSrWBAtBQUviWBZ6jKwN7jRwBp6gYi5DNAgbzN18zQdrrL1bmiB4dCn8Wbi5nZLd9Qt-QGIw5ziFMjJZ48YiqBnXdk/s1600/DSC06163.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500202058301454258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGSVcArlz9YRifWDaCFlW_-bSMyoMGs0Y8MLPW_tOMNXn3aUER_XSrWBAtBQUviWBZ6jKwN7jRwBp6gYi5DNAgbzN18zQdrrL1bmiB4dCn8Wbi5nZLd9Qt-QGIw5ziFMjJZ48YiqBnXdk/s400/DSC06163.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> There would have been nothing wrong with leaving this as it was for the one whole day but there is nothing like making something better .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vzv4Ea3DQ3bViooASYUpwFcrgIi0Qo0T0Dqf7CidZBrLqcQG_x0YGQ_PVAt9CDYBxQFz9Wk6LO2pyBPPNXDQGrMzfUdMDlxsgjAJl-jtxi9BGI1k38zZmo0t8JztCSuE7aayC_DosTY/s1600/DSC06212.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500201600518206658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vzv4Ea3DQ3bViooASYUpwFcrgIi0Qo0T0Dqf7CidZBrLqcQG_x0YGQ_PVAt9CDYBxQFz9Wk6LO2pyBPPNXDQGrMzfUdMDlxsgjAJl-jtxi9BGI1k38zZmo0t8JztCSuE7aayC_DosTY/s400/DSC06212.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> This looks pretty crappy actually .<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG388gheMHDk5Ym-AW0yk9PmCXjjEJgUN3qP-Wgq35kiP28JC0ZWAZkp-ql53-u3cQjlIP7d-H-GVxWf98u38K7pbynFRmzfVRcWW_IzEV-qHJi9GzdGtvr9yCQ5-pPAI_S_YAOCv9t78/s1600/DSC06217.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500201590848949218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG388gheMHDk5Ym-AW0yk9PmCXjjEJgUN3qP-Wgq35kiP28JC0ZWAZkp-ql53-u3cQjlIP7d-H-GVxWf98u38K7pbynFRmzfVRcWW_IzEV-qHJi9GzdGtvr9yCQ5-pPAI_S_YAOCv9t78/s400/DSC06217.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Ok this looks pretty crappy too , but I assure you it will look adorable .<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4rZRuF96ABpAcB4En0dm4SNDMnEKn2q8nowwE7VOlEXAbTXowc1IlrgJPipKhQ7vpO-aTeM7OAFX3ErvbEb8hX6boPr0vqmYhvnEO97gk0WunxNkNmrGo83gRXQ7lAlHbs2QKW6755lQ/s1600/DSC06216.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500201581117737810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4rZRuF96ABpAcB4En0dm4SNDMnEKn2q8nowwE7VOlEXAbTXowc1IlrgJPipKhQ7vpO-aTeM7OAFX3ErvbEb8hX6boPr0vqmYhvnEO97gk0WunxNkNmrGo83gRXQ7lAlHbs2QKW6755lQ/s400/DSC06216.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Getting there ....<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_iG_YIx_MhfTw6zCiT-fVx5WHSdUsU8uFF2ZS7CqQ_lfIIbT1D0CbnqNMhZcl8WeyRtQzn4f6jcQLWuTGc7MZB839q1cLEUai4X9_LJGkKLoDSwxFrNWGu35uyro8HzLKjNw35ID0-x4/s1600/DSC06219.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500199473221551042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_iG_YIx_MhfTw6zCiT-fVx5WHSdUsU8uFF2ZS7CqQ_lfIIbT1D0CbnqNMhZcl8WeyRtQzn4f6jcQLWuTGc7MZB839q1cLEUai4X9_LJGkKLoDSwxFrNWGu35uyro8HzLKjNw35ID0-x4/s400/DSC06219.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Here is a close-up of the end of the bed , I am so glad I figured I could work with what I have because the alternative is a $1500.00 PB Teen bed , which actually I can not even buy if I had the money because they don't ship across the border , this make-over cost a mere $65.00 , what a bargain .<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizhPAcfY4e1KSiF6uYIIBzNaq3yskslf_xMd18-_oXZv2xrSxxr9z7_Agb_JhIpRv31xpapXauMDsBaZ_Zi03117-NykhssZ2eMummLxYxP3dQsgoF1yWNS9PECmnfPaCMj6JsBWBx1Kg/s1600/DSC06222.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500199470097478866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizhPAcfY4e1KSiF6uYIIBzNaq3yskslf_xMd18-_oXZv2xrSxxr9z7_Agb_JhIpRv31xpapXauMDsBaZ_Zi03117-NykhssZ2eMummLxYxP3dQsgoF1yWNS9PECmnfPaCMj6JsBWBx1Kg/s400/DSC06222.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> It really is coming along smoothly , here it is after lots of v-groove actually only two large packages in fact , 4 smallish fence post finials to add the finishing touch , lots of primer and soon a couple of coats of warm white .<br /><div>Tomorrow the finished bed , I am almost sure of it .</div></div></div></div></div></div>

A daybed in the making

There would have been nothing wrong with leaving this as it was for the one whole day but there is nothing like making something better . ...

3:21 PM

Creating a daybed

Creating a daybed

5:32 AM

Hot off the presses

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0rItl5GLJoHVYx59VBFyZ9DBeouw5LsSa-c5-mIS6WbZe4GpX6Or9CtKaklZxIaWcRACcuWklLOCzUAuxrcxnAd0HrTiLH-CopKnUr6D0DdP3qilhhZnBtgt2SngFQrd_u_IZq-BISTE/s1600/DSC06206.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499808938548031650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0rItl5GLJoHVYx59VBFyZ9DBeouw5LsSa-c5-mIS6WbZe4GpX6Or9CtKaklZxIaWcRACcuWklLOCzUAuxrcxnAd0HrTiLH-CopKnUr6D0DdP3qilhhZnBtgt2SngFQrd_u_IZq-BISTE/s400/DSC06206.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Hot off  the ironing press that is , I finally got around to sewing the sink skirt I have been meaning to make , see I hate our pedestal sink it is not a cute vintage inspired number it is just plain ugly , I thought a skirt would help pretty it up , and it would provide a hiding spot for the ugly stuff like the plunger and toilet bowl scrubber .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHT8QpOeP6362HQcJxx1hKO0jjO799xC1PIWXfm4KZH58N-cr8ZoqgexZyl_yW2cO7IZ0rHvfSvYy3pw-bFPyOixxrDVEeYMwo0N46MuTQC5aLs02TFed7E0zfS2DotDXjmw0dVEFz7EU/s1600/DSC06202.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499808937545750818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHT8QpOeP6362HQcJxx1hKO0jjO799xC1PIWXfm4KZH58N-cr8ZoqgexZyl_yW2cO7IZ0rHvfSvYy3pw-bFPyOixxrDVEeYMwo0N46MuTQC5aLs02TFed7E0zfS2DotDXjmw0dVEFz7EU/s400/DSC06202.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 246px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> What a breath of fresh air for our smallest and windowless room.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40MWkOmDFFLswY-vkN6oBmmeXZgJdo6wufNqEKWiGmS-xv_2qbMO_OHgI_n5JPb8Z_rO44IPPKpfxjrA2DW_en_9ft8SKGQPGqWMtMA6xZNll0E4Ny3GmIyG_rthcp83ZrU_J2X2M-zY/s1600/DSC06201.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499808926051790114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40MWkOmDFFLswY-vkN6oBmmeXZgJdo6wufNqEKWiGmS-xv_2qbMO_OHgI_n5JPb8Z_rO44IPPKpfxjrA2DW_en_9ft8SKGQPGqWMtMA6xZNll0E4Ny3GmIyG_rthcp83ZrU_J2X2M-zY/s400/DSC06201.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br />I simply used super sticky Velcro , it said it wasn't recommended for fabric , that do they know , I simply stitched it down after sticking it on , it worked so well.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GX7TpU30OIbMugMgOhyphenhyphenBNlsl9IdpUE8Bc_dFo3NFkUCuWAEasx36sh-zQ2l0CXB8WUEKsJCw9oi53lOnpWhCCUHlNUExhz56dq079fAu8sdbfsT_21ukHPer5BEZsFQcdG4FyFzSXy4/s1600/DSC06199.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499808918732390466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GX7TpU30OIbMugMgOhyphenhyphenBNlsl9IdpUE8Bc_dFo3NFkUCuWAEasx36sh-zQ2l0CXB8WUEKsJCw9oi53lOnpWhCCUHlNUExhz56dq079fAu8sdbfsT_21ukHPer5BEZsFQcdG4FyFzSXy4/s400/DSC06199.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I measured out the width I needed by measuring the sink with a piece of ribbon , I then pinned the ribbon to the ironing board and made sure I made folds to properly fit the width I would need.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVXvTEUb7yqgihn_SLtGLPr0_DEpRahMyNRIblbDQLlHSQeTwMKUljAFbq-XhPfAfm8a9sGCrcZM1y9IFbs9kaUThAp8KfpNw0oq1AKxLKHNtoynsPHsW_jNLiIl1tcasuLS0wtENa4nY/s1600/DSC06196.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499808910143952978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVXvTEUb7yqgihn_SLtGLPr0_DEpRahMyNRIblbDQLlHSQeTwMKUljAFbq-XhPfAfm8a9sGCrcZM1y9IFbs9kaUThAp8KfpNw0oq1AKxLKHNtoynsPHsW_jNLiIl1tcasuLS0wtENa4nY/s400/DSC06196.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Just a little fabric a little patient measuring and ironing and a little bit of Velcro and sewing , I needed three packages of 18" long Velcro I got that at Home Depot , and the skirt was 32" long .<br /><br /><br />Happy Weekend !<br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>

Hot off the presses

Hot off the ironing press that is , I finally got around to sewing the sink skirt I have been meaning to make , see I hate our pedestal sin...

1:53 PM

Time for change

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ8rYgt8e0OmMoXYHn_SS-oxRbPwZqZDpPJbNl19RbJx1w5ZGVkMJyYsJhqCd_9sD_08qmp8oYELF9aEQULgyvBZdsa70iUyaPnXIruN1hrLAhLr-omO1QW8mfz0bDJBHA0VQVbyZJEps/s1600/PICTURE+WALL+005.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499136608867316034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ8rYgt8e0OmMoXYHn_SS-oxRbPwZqZDpPJbNl19RbJx1w5ZGVkMJyYsJhqCd_9sD_08qmp8oYELF9aEQULgyvBZdsa70iUyaPnXIruN1hrLAhLr-omO1QW8mfz0bDJBHA0VQVbyZJEps/s400/PICTURE+WALL+005.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> A lot of things have changed in this home over the years but nothing has changed more than my children , my how they change in the blink of an eye , all you mothers know , it really seems like one day they are babies and the next day pre-teens , challenging moments all along, many days of breaking points and joy and laughter and tears .<br />This picture was taken sometime in 2004 I believe, it was their Dad's first trip away from them in this house , they were wearing his t-shirts to feel him close to them , how sweet.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidEovpmGmHJwOuXI9VawmimJAbug5GGBCpacxXjWuRoW5sHUqcw3SQ_mY6-PJ5ePiEfriIgPJEP_mGAuCWpSYHokLUCwXotDsx1oyX3mfKU_wXUPCb8mUbIBnGsdvqRdCMZm_iEM4ws4Q/s1600/Mason's+bday+002.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivez0xkArZKa54yCf6HoJjBBEmdmTPTU4idLFbE3JPU1ETJcFgmXTUOPy1mXo8FXmfNgs6YnxurNx3UtGbKWpoVlL-kZsqJHQbYOCVJBJQCx9Tx0lqUksaHtu0IgJ9h2JE8uyf3X4EZnw/s1600/July+1st+weekend+004.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499136593552362674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivez0xkArZKa54yCf6HoJjBBEmdmTPTU4idLFbE3JPU1ETJcFgmXTUOPy1mXo8FXmfNgs6YnxurNx3UtGbKWpoVlL-kZsqJHQbYOCVJBJQCx9Tx0lqUksaHtu0IgJ9h2JE8uyf3X4EZnw/s400/July+1st+weekend+004.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> This picture was taken one night when the fireworks were going off , they were being so silly together , making each other laugh , I love those times most of all , these days there is more fighting between them than anything else , but when they get along there is nothing better , I know they will be great friends always , these next few years just might be a bump in the road.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFppjd2rVgMSl8o8sZHsnrDHFDXD-sAC5jo3_jbdsRS4hXNL08pP_pFRFwwvw8KdEK5aDvy5fi-Wlha8ibpa10csAqOdQPvcocjwe_1A1heJDgry0YOWKMQQ0n8scaW7tOePrw3X1UJvs/s1600/DSC05112b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499136584474738402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFppjd2rVgMSl8o8sZHsnrDHFDXD-sAC5jo3_jbdsRS4hXNL08pP_pFRFwwvw8KdEK5aDvy5fi-Wlha8ibpa10csAqOdQPvcocjwe_1A1heJDgry0YOWKMQQ0n8scaW7tOePrw3X1UJvs/s400/DSC05112b.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></div><div>                                                          Sophie as she is now </div><div> How much they have grown , and they need change in their environment too , it is boring to be living in the same old room , although of course I have made changes over the years with them at the wheel with my guidance , I really feel your room should reflect you , after all I painted my most hated wall colour, orange for this little lady but I convinced her a sherbert shade of orange was best.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWw3qrdv_xcS5o4OMn4VorrRxRX6FMnDZksoOWIygOECu0Wn48TwkYKbL78CEVodZ2KZ0ijiIM0l1m2WFbO64RTaA0asHSvj6GrKuDbcCXYLB8NCzhKxwLwfFvb7dyvAvhFp0IoSh7KLU/s1600/DSC05299.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499136577919018402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWw3qrdv_xcS5o4OMn4VorrRxRX6FMnDZksoOWIygOECu0Wn48TwkYKbL78CEVodZ2KZ0ijiIM0l1m2WFbO64RTaA0asHSvj6GrKuDbcCXYLB8NCzhKxwLwfFvb7dyvAvhFp0IoSh7KLU/s400/DSC05299.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>                        Mason as she is now , growing up too fast stuck between girl and teenager</div><div>Sometimes it is hard to recognize your own children , how could my daughter be as tall as me at the age of 12 , boggles my mind . </div><div>She always wanted bunk beds and two years ago we got the single over double kind , but it turns out no one wanted to sleep in the top sleepovers would end up with multiple kids on the bottom bunk ,  and she was wanting a change , so today we tackled a little bit of re-arranging, like moving her <em>triple armoire</em> and<em> dresser</em> , <em>removing the top bunk</em> and switching most things around, it is a good thing my girl is the same size because I couldn't have done it without her , she is strong thankfully.</div><div>I turned out quite well we just need to work on the decor and organization , she wants new bedding , which she needs , I am trying to convince her PBteen is her best option and not Roxy , I like PB cotton bedding better than synthetics. We are going to Buffalo next week and I am hoping to find something great there at PBteen or Tj maxx or Home goods .<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPEHUg23yHuVlLViEMUF7qqgF3kWW7WFpsyBnWPrXYwaGQIun52tpbTGlt-h29ao_Q6vfE03-fy7QLG72rncxE-4ztp1gGnk7lQmeV038PgpuItPtll9CG0q2Tmgcsessn4krhyphenhyphenIw6kpo/s1600/DSC06174.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499129855547529810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPEHUg23yHuVlLViEMUF7qqgF3kWW7WFpsyBnWPrXYwaGQIun52tpbTGlt-h29ao_Q6vfE03-fy7QLG72rncxE-4ztp1gGnk7lQmeV038PgpuItPtll9CG0q2Tmgcsessn4krhyphenhyphenIw6kpo/s400/DSC06174.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I MADE her take an extra mattress for this bed although she did <em>not </em>want her bed any higher it needed it . Turns out she likes it , and maybe I knew what I was talking about , I totally snuck the second mattress into place hoping she wouldn't notice and revolt. We took the top bunk and are creating a daybed for little sis , so we had an extra double mattress it worked out well.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiuEWTvhe3nbPoR-6gcsGrgfiGtSpOeQ2X8yjWaumaErMxNA_4qGOvjiHZqQbbn_3AWtJmaTDGWVOjFwqVSFGlKRcJ9ajH4DEVHsdpSezXFH-Yah70prg_bi0P5iFivDwhp9sW4o8R_tA/s1600/DSC06159.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499129609925966066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiuEWTvhe3nbPoR-6gcsGrgfiGtSpOeQ2X8yjWaumaErMxNA_4qGOvjiHZqQbbn_3AWtJmaTDGWVOjFwqVSFGlKRcJ9ajH4DEVHsdpSezXFH-Yah70prg_bi0P5iFivDwhp9sW4o8R_tA/s400/DSC06159.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I think it is just fine for a kids room to look like a kids room and not a show room , she loves her posters and that is just fine with me , she has a little crush on Justin Bieber , she was telling me how she likes to have a room full of stuff ,yikes, it makes her feel warm and cozy , I bet!<br />If it makes her happy I am fine with that .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkj0160bq1woKu1_yTqqUqj18fKnjmfW8v_uFNGrJfOTTzYfDtnHifn14L5GidVfnHkooU-L7QNeptZ-ho32d7S7XtGwd4oCOxEOYT_0mDSxUlmMUe3kUjb8TPpxYPBflS8w2w7iFswk/s1600/DSC06162.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499129601584202258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkj0160bq1woKu1_yTqqUqj18fKnjmfW8v_uFNGrJfOTTzYfDtnHifn14L5GidVfnHkooU-L7QNeptZ-ho32d7S7XtGwd4oCOxEOYT_0mDSxUlmMUe3kUjb8TPpxYPBflS8w2w7iFswk/s400/DSC06162.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Here is where the top bunk ended up , I have been trying to convince Sophie a daybed would be best for room as it is only 9 x 10 approx, this single bed would free up a lot of space compared to the double bed , she worried it wouldn't be enough space to sleep in a single, she went right from a crib to a double bed. but something turned and she began to accept that a daybed may be nice , so we have the twin bunk here sideways and it makes a huge difference in the space and feel of the room , I am going to alter this bed to add a back and sides with bead board to make it look very alike to a PB Teen bed Sophie likes.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6AUY-YPB4pFJXoOXk6S_XDtDA0Ox4XtBL7cUV2T7SOH4_MPd-3jXVb52I5zGJyOA9-8Ie3KXTBAar_puSYSByNjriu7aVWDFYadPVw_YBMtDNaEZt6-KKdbpDARw1BVnBkOoefxpdPo/s1600/DSC06186.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499129581747991346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6AUY-YPB4pFJXoOXk6S_XDtDA0Ox4XtBL7cUV2T7SOH4_MPd-3jXVb52I5zGJyOA9-8Ie3KXTBAar_puSYSByNjriu7aVWDFYadPVw_YBMtDNaEZt6-KKdbpDARw1BVnBkOoefxpdPo/s400/DSC06186.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br />Here the girls were trying  out the extra space doing cartwheels and stretches , so far so good , both girls are thrilled , but they have longer lists like new bedding , and new paint colours and Mason even wants me to cover her walls with v-groove , which I would love to do when funds permit ...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4A1FxrXEyI2_GQ_AsmcZsj5tuUMYwNmLc9j2VlV1_jNvp11jF2FVsPgcW0mcd99DREMIB3xlA4lKQjSZK2MQT_IhKA9GA9UetYaGBr36S-Y4ASsdcJyyExK06uVE8uw6NZryEws_jbk/s1600/DSC06193.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499129575489151378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4A1FxrXEyI2_GQ_AsmcZsj5tuUMYwNmLc9j2VlV1_jNvp11jF2FVsPgcW0mcd99DREMIB3xlA4lKQjSZK2MQT_IhKA9GA9UetYaGBr36S-Y4ASsdcJyyExK06uVE8uw6NZryEws_jbk/s400/DSC06193.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/AVvXsEiUeK5Atimb8iQ2PWwsi5kvfLXRcK6VL7n0rvlxJ8QJ57bgMJ0A5HB-S2k-jZ8JmnQhknPLHKPkFX1YQ2ZJQo4_fkeeHUvq2_O9ycF-GqnqjSx57cdBn6eenMFK0JAqJ_MY-Uf2DuVXkbo/s1600/DSC06194.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499129563108638930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUeK5Atimb8iQ2PWwsi5kvfLXRcK6VL7n0rvlxJ8QJ57bgMJ0A5HB-S2k-jZ8JmnQhknPLHKPkFX1YQ2ZJQo4_fkeeHUvq2_O9ycF-GqnqjSx57cdBn6eenMFK0JAqJ_MY-Uf2DuVXkbo/s400/DSC06194.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> So me and my aching muscles are taking a break from a whirlwind move and re-arrange day , I'm just glad they like their rooms again , there is nothing like a good old re-arrange once in a while.<br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Time for change

A lot of things have changed in this home over the years but nothing has changed more than my children , my how they change in the blink of...

6:07 PM

Kuala Lumpur - A popular tourist destination

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZCBnC5tuSxB68bpxRpl51Virj-Ni9958TVgNhrZfmEAxz5FyfJtj2GozdzGf4Ob4dnAaAUfmtazdV-D1dSwQHfze96y6LQu_chwR3iDivRkffHZFrAtBeVBS18cNcVdJs2a2grZR-2Mw/s1600/DSC02371.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499230847329933250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZCBnC5tuSxB68bpxRpl51Virj-Ni9958TVgNhrZfmEAxz5FyfJtj2GozdzGf4Ob4dnAaAUfmtazdV-D1dSwQHfze96y6LQu_chwR3iDivRkffHZFrAtBeVBS18cNcVdJs2a2grZR-2Mw/s320/DSC02371.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />One of the best spots, I have visited so far is Kuala Lumpur in Malayasia. Kuala Lumpur often abbreviated as K.L. is the capital and largest city in Malayasia.<br />Literally meaning "muddy estuary" in Malay, KL has grown from a tin-mining village to a bustling metropolis in just 150 years. It is a great shopping and a popular tourist destination in South East Asia.<br /><br /><strong>How to Reach:</strong><br />All scheduled air flights, whether domestic or international, arrive at the <strong>Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) </strong> located about 50km to the south-west of Kuala Lumpur. <br /><br />KLIA Ekspres is the fastest, and most convenient way of travelling to and from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kuala Lumpur city center.<br /><br />http://www.kliaekspres.com/erlsb/default.aspx<br /><br />Only Airport Limo limousines and budget taxis are allowed to pick up passengers at the airport.<br /><br />Taking the day rest and enjoying the night in the hotel cafe, we set you to a tour of the city the very next day. Among the various places, we went by the Old Airport and heard stories from the guide to know the History of Kuala Lumpur. We ultimately reached the <strong>King's Palace</strong>. There were several guards on horsebacks guarding the palace. We were lucky enough to see the Guard Changing Ceremony which happens every hour. Another speciality of the palace is that, there is a flag within the Palace which states the the King is in the Palace or not. If the flag flies in the top, it indicates that the King is in the palace whereas the flag comes down when he is out.<br /><br />The next destination we reached is the <strong>National Museum</strong>. This place is adjacent to the old Railway station. The place is beautifully decorated with the models of old trains and train engines. Inside the museum among all is a Weapons Gallery.<br /><br /><strong>TUGU NEGARA or the National Monument</strong> was the next place we stopped. The monument complex encompasses five main components - the National Monument, fountains, pavilion, a war memorial and the surrounding gardens. The Tungsten Fountain present among the other fountains attracts the eyes of the tourists.<br /><br /><strong>Merdeka Square or the Independence Square</strong> is another place of importance in KL. It was here the Union Flag was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted for the first time at midnight on August 31, 1957.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbRy_2jJYq0DdG9sxaNrI5evXqnpcB1lmdydN7sO2iqyDqqN7iY0vKvGj5NdiavCLNvyjOw4RPzjxaKh-FxCHblzAWeM0nFzwJkMEXemrAdlpk8cq3snVb0f4ms9vksyGarZqdW3ULM3w/s1600/DSC02501.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499784103847165954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbRy_2jJYq0DdG9sxaNrI5evXqnpcB1lmdydN7sO2iqyDqqN7iY0vKvGj5NdiavCLNvyjOw4RPzjxaKh-FxCHblzAWeM0nFzwJkMEXemrAdlpk8cq3snVb0f4ms9vksyGarZqdW3ULM3w/s320/DSC02501.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>The main attraction for which I was longing for such a long time was the <strong>Petronas Twin Towers</strong>. It was the tallest building from 1998 to 2004 though it still remains the tallest twin tower. The skywalk in the SkyBridge between the two towers on 41st and 42nd floors, which is the highest 2-story bridge in the world is awesome. The speciality of the bridge is that it is not attached to the main structure, but is instead designed to slide in and out of the towers to prevent it from breaking during high winds. Visitors are only allowed on the 41st floor.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PbcQaKPH63Y1VJAjtBGb42U7ZnemceDqa1qGS1eIhIivEwzC80AYkG0IZrJMoUfaPapwqew7M-jHDHTXw_3xCC6KEgsb1ipVgEhJXSso667SBuOeAkQPkNb23KccymXj5IrnhUagW_o/s1600/DSC02575.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500045326828414466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PbcQaKPH63Y1VJAjtBGb42U7ZnemceDqa1qGS1eIhIivEwzC80AYkG0IZrJMoUfaPapwqew7M-jHDHTXw_3xCC6KEgsb1ipVgEhJXSso667SBuOeAkQPkNb23KccymXj5IrnhUagW_o/s320/DSC02575.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" /></a>A little far away from the Twin tower is another skyscrapper which is called the <strong>KL Tower or Menara Kuala Lumpur </strong>as it is originally called. It is a telecommunication tower featuring an antenna that reaches 421 m. The upper area consists of a Observation Deck and a revolving restaurant which provides a wonderful view of the city. There are high speed lifts to reach to the upper area. The view of Twin Towers from KL Tower is amazing. It is a wonderful experience to see one skyscrapper from another. In the basement of KL Tower is a Winter Park, entertainment lobby and also a Animal Zone.<br /><br />Among the nearby places, one can visit the <strong>Batu Caves </strong>which is around 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur. CAVE VILLA is located at the main entrance of the Batu Caves. It is a beautiful landscaped garden with a Koi Pond, Bird Farm and a great variety of Reptile display. Tourist interested in shopping can also have a quick glance at the Watch factory enroute.<br /><br />Another attraction of Malayasia is the entertainment and Theme park at <strong>Genting Highlands</strong>. Genting Highlands (maximum elevation about 1760m) is a mountain peak within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia. It can be reached by car from Kuala Lumpur in one hour. It is also accessible by a cable car called Genting Skyway (3.38 km) which at its opening used to be the world's fastest and South East Asia's longest gondola lift. I would at least suggest travellers to experience the entry to Genting by the cable car.<br /><br />Genting has all sorts of Modern entertainment for all age groups. There are 2 theme parks - Genting Outdoor Theme Park and the First World Indoor Theme Park. Indoor Park contains rides like Rhino Ride, Mono Rail, Euro Express, Rio Float and lots. Entertainment like Archery, Rock climbing etc is also present. Other than the Theme Parks, there are Casinos, Restaurants and Hotels to enjoy the fun staying in Genting.

Kuala Lumpur - A popular tourist destination

One of the best spots, I have visited so far is Kuala Lumpur in Malayasia. Kuala Lumpur often abbreviated as K.L. is the capital and largest...

10:26 AM

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9:58 AM

Back at painting

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuHlOZtzsJylDVa9YDTa7gYdznpzdVn52IJsMdv43Lc8VySXNmuUNb_K-gV_hxDvVJtwByup0j7gIG4kgKZJfCUBK2dg8JMVGll8iN0Ij_QVO17CU9hgeJN3k_hmZTt0aQwS_4Ma_CpWo/s1600/DSC06119.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498360726393179010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuHlOZtzsJylDVa9YDTa7gYdznpzdVn52IJsMdv43Lc8VySXNmuUNb_K-gV_hxDvVJtwByup0j7gIG4kgKZJfCUBK2dg8JMVGll8iN0Ij_QVO17CU9hgeJN3k_hmZTt0aQwS_4Ma_CpWo/s400/DSC06119.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> So what do you think of my new additions , two arch top mirrors , they were honey pine , yucky yuck , I thought a few dozen watered down coats of robins egg blue would bring them into my beachy world.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEnfi3RA8HkScPVd3sqAWlDndFlcvVT0ExD19AHgWj97k-nSIzjGQ92K-65SKngEKAKjDdp39oKlelzqRZYOTJmzdRePMkWX680PjJyQT7sygT0fV4EB2zVEoCKT_SwqMctbyukKN-xqg/s1600/DSC06118.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498360719078887618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEnfi3RA8HkScPVd3sqAWlDndFlcvVT0ExD19AHgWj97k-nSIzjGQ92K-65SKngEKAKjDdp39oKlelzqRZYOTJmzdRePMkWX680PjJyQT7sygT0fV4EB2zVEoCKT_SwqMctbyukKN-xqg/s400/DSC06118.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br />They can't stay though , they actually are <strong>for sale  ,</strong> let me know if you are interested , they must be for local pick up only ..... </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz2beW3nBKtWGdRVZCHBniwUNOeeCUW99wlED8qc0tr7TMRzcFvRV6NRWcus4MQ5zrhLpth_zhuZwxBFLCI1o9ne7AP5m4kLlcKvegCMYAD2ROO45fnOEBiTQhpBHm672RvuFrVneb0sY/s1600/DSC06111.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498360712725130930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz2beW3nBKtWGdRVZCHBniwUNOeeCUW99wlED8qc0tr7TMRzcFvRV6NRWcus4MQ5zrhLpth_zhuZwxBFLCI1o9ne7AP5m4kLlcKvegCMYAD2ROO45fnOEBiTQhpBHm672RvuFrVneb0sY/s400/DSC06111.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I have had this old caddy for some time , I use it to hold pencils normally , but I was thinking it would look nice painted blue .<br />I am keeping the box but I will have a lovely coffee table up for sale very soon , it is so lovely .<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hK-nonHVokBEf8yl8oNA6Nuo58NgDP_j4bJznVhff1I9LSD9aGl2wFgCyvSxeetUPNr2x8Y4oFxiIYozLMlDmVE-srTnZtgnbpE_S8Wdd3-xpsnf_on16z63Gd7gdFzODcnhbdGIK4A/s1600/DSC06112.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498360701729014322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hK-nonHVokBEf8yl8oNA6Nuo58NgDP_j4bJznVhff1I9LSD9aGl2wFgCyvSxeetUPNr2x8Y4oFxiIYozLMlDmVE-srTnZtgnbpE_S8Wdd3-xpsnf_on16z63Gd7gdFzODcnhbdGIK4A/s400/DSC06112.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I thinned out the paint to a really watery consistency and painted it over and over layer after layer , then I sanded it off lightly and waxed it with paste wax to bring out a nice sheen.<br /><br /><div> </div></div></div></div>

Back at painting

So what do you think of my new additions , two arch top mirrors , they were honey pine , yucky yuck , I thought a few dozen watered down co...

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red velvet and special FX

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8K2z9G8PlgoHTLb4MDITVChfNDqTdzEhadBWbPWlBQU0JF5_fRLf7b0IxGbLmcXuqwxQqyELWHtk0CMgAid9tWmFzFpSUR5xyWnUdsZqDTYjuJOvmfhF6twhSoqvWXGRQOTh3BeNa-QI/s1600/DSC06099.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498210470427376610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8K2z9G8PlgoHTLb4MDITVChfNDqTdzEhadBWbPWlBQU0JF5_fRLf7b0IxGbLmcXuqwxQqyELWHtk0CMgAid9tWmFzFpSUR5xyWnUdsZqDTYjuJOvmfhF6twhSoqvWXGRQOTh3BeNa-QI/s400/DSC06099.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/AVvXsEjBzgI2_B3BrA682-B1lxJkrGmMXtJa1Tl5no3DZ1cNHCJX_rigrP_BI7Be22cRWQRFfZ4Fjw9PANNoReLkmT80AW8eTQeaz_eLpPQ2Zpd9KA79cG8EsHeb5kGhvIZCCwkrhiJJAmnpw0M/s1600/DSC06100.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498210461671706578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBzgI2_B3BrA682-B1lxJkrGmMXtJa1Tl5no3DZ1cNHCJX_rigrP_BI7Be22cRWQRFfZ4Fjw9PANNoReLkmT80AW8eTQeaz_eLpPQ2Zpd9KA79cG8EsHeb5kGhvIZCCwkrhiJJAmnpw0M/s400/DSC06100.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> We ended up here yesterday on the third floor of the <a href="http://www.vac.ca/default.aspx?newsItemID=579&parentNewsItemID=568"><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">Clarington Visual Arts Center</span></em> </a>, it was amazing to see such an old building , the beams are something else , it was hot hot up there on the thrid floor ...but very cool indeed.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisuLMl3XhSgtxFMPMz1ljHkHdZhEqzMaEFwuBEhvP0uucjNHW-OEy75X2Ym-HAu2g47nMw5ix6US-9tE1Ocz0rRo8cslsnsgqBEO-YpMxltIZRYCvWZK2Dszl-qFzzvmtBLdGzbM5hD_w/s1600/DSC06083.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498206467325582866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisuLMl3XhSgtxFMPMz1ljHkHdZhEqzMaEFwuBEhvP0uucjNHW-OEy75X2Ym-HAu2g47nMw5ix6US-9tE1Ocz0rRo8cslsnsgqBEO-YpMxltIZRYCvWZK2Dszl-qFzzvmtBLdGzbM5hD_w/s400/DSC06083.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> We had some guests yesterday for a BBQ and I thought it would be fitting to make some of my cupcakes , but why not try something new , red velvet , I hear such good things about it , all I did was use a vanilla cake mix and add a tbsp of cocoa and a tbsp of vinegar to the mix as per instructions, and red food coloring paste , they turned out very yummy , light and fluffy.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAJpqVvohPzFLH5IfzDgjlklIWVBCiStaBrkuZ3c_x61DwLs70xL7WW8aB7nuiBg4z9L6jh2hrY5MqvV7z-tzbgLtNJA7Bbj_kXSfCzJ-TdjLIuYXWbpAhM9N-TJ3GutnxD6hOZ2vDb4/s1600/DSC06082.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498206456531784082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAJpqVvohPzFLH5IfzDgjlklIWVBCiStaBrkuZ3c_x61DwLs70xL7WW8aB7nuiBg4z9L6jh2hrY5MqvV7z-tzbgLtNJA7Bbj_kXSfCzJ-TdjLIuYXWbpAhM9N-TJ3GutnxD6hOZ2vDb4/s400/DSC06082.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I even got to use my newest cake stand.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkM0_CKIrU0Z7PQFzWY0_Hrl0hOHfxGD2krdM6j3YNOuAZ1k9KlWP7er9Tf_1we6oyrbG-t7FgQnNGMJ64_dYZVgsGJczmP4vFQ7TZSR7bAMyF90IiQAkQuijxW2BDhoz96ILgCqTcL80/s1600/DSC06084.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498206063414808178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkM0_CKIrU0Z7PQFzWY0_Hrl0hOHfxGD2krdM6j3YNOuAZ1k9KlWP7er9Tf_1we6oyrbG-t7FgQnNGMJ64_dYZVgsGJczmP4vFQ7TZSR7bAMyF90IiQAkQuijxW2BDhoz96ILgCqTcL80/s400/DSC06084.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> After lunch we headed off to Bowmanville a couple or towns away to the visual arts centre , they were showing a vast collection of Hollywood magic , Gordon Smith's personal collection of ghoulish friends, fascinating really . This is the first time these pieces have been shown and here of all places , how could we miss it , my husband has always love special effects I didn't want him to miss it .<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWavMSrnNQ-ypw_X82mFVE6Ng7BpvL3Bj6Eb1e5f8iZrcv30oBLx2WSqWucByqalcS-CmsZM66EPx090u9RALdyV4xEogz_q_WDMMVCzEO9YIkklXZI7626mwy3svTMS3dYInhuKMB4pA/s1600/DSC06087.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498206059773120066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWavMSrnNQ-ypw_X82mFVE6Ng7BpvL3Bj6Eb1e5f8iZrcv30oBLx2WSqWucByqalcS-CmsZM66EPx090u9RALdyV4xEogz_q_WDMMVCzEO9YIkklXZI7626mwy3svTMS3dYInhuKMB4pA/s400/DSC06087.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz7UGtdb1CDuSlF4E__PKyG7I2mlr8yIJNfNkmAQubpGO0BihSpjh8pYbqsgwQGel8n-9UQzSTWQMaBE-MEWCpGBUstNPs_ffikVQ6-QyLEdtRB81cQJG0So6mpWbPQnyb0EQhe_7e_ok/s1600/DSC06088.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498206048642646498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz7UGtdb1CDuSlF4E__PKyG7I2mlr8yIJNfNkmAQubpGO0BihSpjh8pYbqsgwQGel8n-9UQzSTWQMaBE-MEWCpGBUstNPs_ffikVQ6-QyLEdtRB81cQJG0So6mpWbPQnyb0EQhe_7e_ok/s400/DSC06088.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br />Creepy yet cool people.The detail to hair is amazing , each hair is poked into place, even nose hair and beard stubble , every hair , eye lashes ...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBH7KNA-FBCiCEuCIS4TdlvXE_he_zyp2HCa_0WrKNPNZ72TboVxxW_XCMCGQt4THDFaOy8PgOG-638iMv7goyjsrkoSyxDZEuj0qu4YCQUW1IrwlcvLrI7zK4PUS9YvkmN_diFr-8Kc/s1600/DSC06090.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498206041702691250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBH7KNA-FBCiCEuCIS4TdlvXE_he_zyp2HCa_0WrKNPNZ72TboVxxW_XCMCGQt4THDFaOy8PgOG-638iMv7goyjsrkoSyxDZEuj0qu4YCQUW1IrwlcvLrI7zK4PUS9YvkmN_diFr-8Kc/s400/DSC06090.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I must admit I am not familiar with most of these characters , couldn't tell you what movie this guy is from ?? you know ?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHp7qS3uF9stYFu9HELSDVocdgkiBr0DKKWruZuRvhfP6nNwMMLOBxHXpe20TftPq3-YuEFl5VpblDcbOdTvLFRjq0VhtToIH-hvxqIiDDRO_mt261w7DMPx-Q4FhuKPaa_6Ky5gnhY_U/s1600/DSC06103.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498206030916979218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHp7qS3uF9stYFu9HELSDVocdgkiBr0DKKWruZuRvhfP6nNwMMLOBxHXpe20TftPq3-YuEFl5VpblDcbOdTvLFRjq0VhtToIH-hvxqIiDDRO_mt261w7DMPx-Q4FhuKPaa_6Ky5gnhY_U/s400/DSC06103.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Meet my new best friend , I think it was a bat/cow , wouldn't he look cute over a fire place. Good news no nightmares were had I am happy to report. </div><br /><br /><div>So if you are near by and a movie lover you want to hurry up and get on over because this show closes in 2 days ...while you are there you can check out the Bowmanville zoo and the charming downtown too . <a href="http://www.vac.ca/default.aspx?newsItemID=579&parentNewsItemID=568"><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">Clarington Visual Arts Centre</span></em></a><br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

red velvet and special FX

We ended up here yesterday on the third floor of the Clarington Visual Arts Center , it was amazing to see such an old building , the beam...

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Another lamp slipcover

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSZ8lvl8-wMd7yEZyaShlSu8EDXsxAhfVnhX4h8lQhOxY4haG5uLPr06dZC6xYCVAgbqQhZfbnFDGQsWTCkSDe1j630Mj5pF-6sTOxaVAxgw47n6P-2WaWZi5d7F6QFkViqmSccaFTTI/s1600/DSC06080.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497621149444632946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSZ8lvl8-wMd7yEZyaShlSu8EDXsxAhfVnhX4h8lQhOxY4haG5uLPr06dZC6xYCVAgbqQhZfbnFDGQsWTCkSDe1j630Mj5pF-6sTOxaVAxgw47n6P-2WaWZi5d7F6QFkViqmSccaFTTI/s400/DSC06080.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> These flowers are still looking lovely, they were from last weeks photo shoot they look so pretty in my new blue jar, behind them is a jar of thistles in a jar that they left for me as well , Jessica saw how much I loved it , as well she left me a big bottle of liquid soap from France , which is just so kind.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhedwA0LJe-nZk-ANW9NCB5Ro7EE8Tf1ODgM8bHGDlUwTosd_cfuxCJSQT72f8U4VGOSVL6iQd0Tux6yQHERl4gFDML0mtevuoHM2VfFDHkTTXJIxrspiXlwUJAYqBR-r3xNquUuk0szpk/s1600/DSC06057.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497621142817243298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhedwA0LJe-nZk-ANW9NCB5Ro7EE8Tf1ODgM8bHGDlUwTosd_cfuxCJSQT72f8U4VGOSVL6iQd0Tux6yQHERl4gFDML0mtevuoHM2VfFDHkTTXJIxrspiXlwUJAYqBR-r3xNquUuk0szpk/s400/DSC06057.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 276px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Did I ever show you a close-up of my brackets holding up this beam , I sanded them lightly to expose the lovely rough texture I think it is so charming .<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYURZiObbav6KHxZa8MQIhcLHylDug-hYZTZh_54U45nMZH8zTkcs_ylS0EIERDD_fgS3wahQaIc2MJrjR3NI_j5Nm6-Sqg3BbsDLAkuQ8zgN3P0qYPabMmkklyMa8LUjlG9idRzzHtw/s1600/DSC06078v.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497620662176389250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYURZiObbav6KHxZa8MQIhcLHylDug-hYZTZh_54U45nMZH8zTkcs_ylS0EIERDD_fgS3wahQaIc2MJrjR3NI_j5Nm6-Sqg3BbsDLAkuQ8zgN3P0qYPabMmkklyMa8LUjlG9idRzzHtw/s400/DSC06078v.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I felt badly that I hadn't produced any kind of home decor project this past week , with a house full of kids on summer break this doesn't leave me a whole lot of time to do "my" thing, but yesterday I started a new linen slipcover for my new modern lamp I picked up at Wal-mart , I did like the overall look but it was a cheap looking shade , and I love linen and I had linen here.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuaZF_hvtFWnnze17Pc7YFAF7gxst12bRmbRS5BB-FJP8tUetk8fTZVq0bbG4a91QSzaWX2YsIrQ707B9UX-MytWzHBymd4s1gAkWJQ_nICOVGUZ1ajwW9dzwqHSISA1A_FSGVp8WU5Zs/s1600/DSC06074.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497620660591702834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuaZF_hvtFWnnze17Pc7YFAF7gxst12bRmbRS5BB-FJP8tUetk8fTZVq0bbG4a91QSzaWX2YsIrQ707B9UX-MytWzHBymd4s1gAkWJQ_nICOVGUZ1ajwW9dzwqHSISA1A_FSGVp8WU5Zs/s400/DSC06074.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Here it is after I had sewn the seam with the rough cut edge, I then cut strips about and inch and a half wide long enough to make a nice binding for both top and bottom ,after ironing those and pining them onto the fabric while it is on the shade I sew it with the machine , two rows of stitching , then slip it on , voila.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGQ6kaEplOgMzbGgb1wDTgmiI3Xz0UobM7rzqUArZIBl02d5KP_BmPLvLKbNB5MY7orXl2p_Gm9L1_ackYy_eqnpxH9rcqaUgNBkidfmDC6dMUhkiMqQu4RNPpaDQhoaYYSBZRyHSkeRQ/s1600/DSC06076.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497620650741516770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGQ6kaEplOgMzbGgb1wDTgmiI3Xz0UobM7rzqUArZIBl02d5KP_BmPLvLKbNB5MY7orXl2p_Gm9L1_ackYy_eqnpxH9rcqaUgNBkidfmDC6dMUhkiMqQu4RNPpaDQhoaYYSBZRyHSkeRQ/s400/DSC06076.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br />Easy right!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjse3bMC5thWRCwAM8k9p8Qx-pANDENL_l_clSKP4LwDehrznvJJuNCm_3kuQZ6jM3bS9-QfNWRsBLYwblF48GEOuhXRjHKsw_7LwqZmkF8XFCasESRIAu1tQ1sCKQ5jLFxs2KGHYyqX54/s1600/DSC06079.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497620643474660082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjse3bMC5thWRCwAM8k9p8Qx-pANDENL_l_clSKP4LwDehrznvJJuNCm_3kuQZ6jM3bS9-QfNWRsBLYwblF48GEOuhXRjHKsw_7LwqZmkF8XFCasESRIAu1tQ1sCKQ5jLFxs2KGHYyqX54/s400/DSC06079.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br />I think it is a BIG improvement.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRw2__5stOq0Ut3VnqVsCI13bdAwSuKPD1zDLQ3Z96LaMHxftq9iqWtWsSDjkmvf1L5Kwnw5anpl6zbl3tev6HYnfqk3TpOGXqorPv1R67J2WrJ31oOAInVJMQTgSEf5dGqN3yNt93IF4/s1600/DSC06077.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497620634871715250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRw2__5stOq0Ut3VnqVsCI13bdAwSuKPD1zDLQ3Z96LaMHxftq9iqWtWsSDjkmvf1L5Kwnw5anpl6zbl3tev6HYnfqk3TpOGXqorPv1R67J2WrJ31oOAInVJMQTgSEf5dGqN3yNt93IF4/s400/DSC06077.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Happy weekend. Would you try this project , does it "seam" easy to you ?<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#00cccc;"><em>I want to wish my husband's sister and her very soon to be husband  the very best adventure in Mexico , they are going to get married there in a couple of days and we can't join them but we wish them the very best.</em></span></div><div><em><span style="color:#00cccc;">Have a safe trip , </span></em></div><div><span style="color:#00cccc;"><em>xoxo </em></span></div><div><span style="color:#00cccc;"><em>Lot's of love and best wishes</em></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Another lamp slipcover

These flowers are still looking lovely, they were from last weeks photo shoot they look so pretty in my new blue jar, behind them is a jar ...

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