Spiders have taken over just in time

I have been accused by my gentile daughters that my Halloween stuff is too cute , not creepy enough , so I stepped it up a notch , I went with the interior as opposed to the outside because it is really cold and has been unusually windy , and Mason is having friends over on Friday to join us for trick or treating.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhm0LkMTv5td3to2G4AF36skkrnd4ShfrS0k5iLX-TjFaIXpmTAqjnjMu5jVHdy911ikX7WCKhzfGKce9e6TpfS8H681PUzxZOS8ER9UXZ_7xyai_xlBRvOYF9Vccrf9Yxo8gUAHiLpzu/s1600-h/100_5347.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262546713161455074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhm0LkMTv5td3to2G4AF36skkrnd4ShfrS0k5iLX-TjFaIXpmTAqjnjMu5jVHdy911ikX7WCKhzfGKce9e6TpfS8H681PUzxZOS8ER9UXZ_7xyai_xlBRvOYF9Vccrf9Yxo8gUAHiLpzu/s400/100_5347.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhJWjBJEreBlRrJa3fVRtPzcbROyaW1dKQza2NqXfcICWRkbXFcgEu1U94HNTrwE5uTWmwQJjVA0OsEgtVgJlRegn9sUxQBPV6e0-Wi5MpvNLIHdEGB-YNu3pJe5N-uu6otSeJsjTjypf/s1600-h/100_5355.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262546705191208210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhJWjBJEreBlRrJa3fVRtPzcbROyaW1dKQza2NqXfcICWRkbXFcgEu1U94HNTrwE5uTWmwQJjVA0OsEgtVgJlRegn9sUxQBPV6e0-Wi5MpvNLIHdEGB-YNu3pJe5N-uu6otSeJsjTjypf/s400/100_5355.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kX12f6BH8bngPn3HyHJGadqtCXZtR1s6-uhlG_5oFvjx5HFbkOQ7YOIB2x-Uf4qaHsjKXEwxUTz1bIlYzPwOZt61D1z7Xp6bFjpxLkRz3Sq_obuy1DQg3p5UCzgMZZio76wMbFV2hg-2/s1600-h/100_5348.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262546702308526290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kX12f6BH8bngPn3HyHJGadqtCXZtR1s6-uhlG_5oFvjx5HFbkOQ7YOIB2x-Uf4qaHsjKXEwxUTz1bIlYzPwOZt61D1z7Xp6bFjpxLkRz3Sq_obuy1DQg3p5UCzgMZZio76wMbFV2hg-2/s400/100_5348.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDabf-ilR6JfmPPD2bauaT0K5A-uiECxdFu_27tl4DKhGc0EF0dQiRjsje6OEJP6J1UWsq8s_kTL0_qbG2juCM-KzJwqAVhHgEHmL7rDNWvXAugBLvGNpa1HU1VtYkqMhn5vvMkSqr5uCA/s1600-h/100_5364.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262546695668350818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDabf-ilR6JfmPPD2bauaT0K5A-uiECxdFu_27tl4DKhGc0EF0dQiRjsje6OEJP6J1UWsq8s_kTL0_qbG2juCM-KzJwqAVhHgEHmL7rDNWvXAugBLvGNpa1HU1VtYkqMhn5vvMkSqr5uCA/s400/100_5364.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I really went for it with the webs , I know I will be swearing this decision is a few days I assure you .<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3u6CEvY5Nae8ka7W023aUG4GpoNsYr0Zo3y79sq9e3S5vhYpDAWhoV099G1IH-qnYEAuLY5sa1KGpo37IboMDxYfMJOkeffjDImtz6JEYgyieprbO0CJWGcb75rCeq-uwMGpC732045Ly/s1600-h/100_5343.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262546691771068962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3u6CEvY5Nae8ka7W023aUG4GpoNsYr0Zo3y79sq9e3S5vhYpDAWhoV099G1IH-qnYEAuLY5sa1KGpo37IboMDxYfMJOkeffjDImtz6JEYgyieprbO0CJWGcb75rCeq-uwMGpC732045Ly/s400/100_5343.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />And this , this tiling , the bain of my existence , who's idea was this , oh me , right! these tiles are being difficult , I even considered hiring an installer , but no I can do this , I am the girl who does stuff . I have had to install certain tiles over and over because they seem good but due to the natural unevenness the tend to pop , I have just rolled with it , back butter , I know that is always the way , lots of good adhesive and we seem to be swinging now . The tile saw I had gave up after 2 inches of cutting , I don't mind renting a great and powerful saw but it has been cold cold , and water and cold make for a miserable me . All my uncut pieces are down , now I have to commit to the cut pieces , I wait for warmer weather , its below zero right now , which is 30 something I think, yeah cold. Come on sun warm it up out there.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>

Spiders have taken over just in time

I have been accused by my gentile daughters that my Halloween stuff is too cute , not creepy enough , so I stepped it up a notch , I went with the interior as opposed to the outside because it is really cold and has been unusually windy , and Mason is having friends over on Friday to join us for tri…

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15 minutes of fame

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1LUP9BNCtgQOSirlCC23ob-8kIBQN-CBels-HSu8M-NTNkikHmS7a_5w-Vn1zip495HRwqyaJrJbNESFGj-uy82lzBBbErKMtA12YMHLRCeN_K77gOIVj0MpNMPnklesF2PLZvXlj-bH-/s1600-h/decorating_with_architectural.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262002757841547490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1LUP9BNCtgQOSirlCC23ob-8kIBQN-CBels-HSu8M-NTNkikHmS7a_5w-Vn1zip495HRwqyaJrJbNESFGj-uy82lzBBbErKMtA12YMHLRCeN_K77gOIVj0MpNMPnklesF2PLZvXlj-bH-/s400/decorating_with_architectural.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 190px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 106px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div>If you have been following along with my blog and the fact that I have been waiting to be featured in a House Proud segment on the Steven and Chris show </div><br /><div><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris/fullvideo.html?id=905618210&playlist=791b66dd77bf681a88cc0090ae76651b58a444e0">http://www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris/fullvideo.html?id=905618210&playlist=791b66dd77bf681a88cc0090ae76651b58a444e0</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This is the video link to today's Steven and Chris show , my segment is on in the last 15 minutes of the show , you can fast forward to that area of the video if you like. </div><div> </div><div>Well it was a lot of fun to see how they put together the footage from the other day , they did a great job , and I was surprised that I didn't seem to look like a bumbling idiot like I thought I had , the opening was I have to say was awful and I wish I had given it a few more goes , ok , there you have it then . </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>

15 minutes of fame

If you have been following along with my blog and the fact that I have been waiting to be featured in a House Proud segment on the Steven and Chris show http://www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris/fullvideo.html?id=905618210&playlist=791b66dd77bf681a88cc0090ae76651b58a444e0This is the video link to today's Ste…

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Cold weather nesting

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6lULnEI9uHwrzAMNUOstKSvofsr03xO8dguILkfE9HfCsk5I3FxcKYUlxCHb0-vBYLPVRc-vXgzOZehyphenhyphene9vq4i1T1rkCYISm684ip-E91x9rtyctVFwSqQ6KvvQFfkmEHXaePv0UM-Lk/s1600-h/100_5327.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261562858482929650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6lULnEI9uHwrzAMNUOstKSvofsr03xO8dguILkfE9HfCsk5I3FxcKYUlxCHb0-vBYLPVRc-vXgzOZehyphenhyphene9vq4i1T1rkCYISm684ip-E91x9rtyctVFwSqQ6KvvQFfkmEHXaePv0UM-Lk/s400/100_5327.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPT9nwOjqSzxdBa40g-oMrn8EzCkH7xCeCeZWCjhaczrOg-KUdvfmsYuxMrhuJKx6vMkZdKtEufDzUMEHT331UKr5wX-8X4vK9vGUpHhLmbh7kOm6MlphZjdDyj1z0g-KL-_TE6WlXzhw/s1600-h/100_5330.jpg"></a><br />I have given into the fact that it is getting colder , today and yesterday it has been raining and cloudy , I felt it was time to put together a cold weather look . I went with a deep chocolate brown sheet set. I searched all over for a pretty duvet cover , couldn't find one I liked , I am not a big fan or all solids I find that very flat , so I made due with what I already have for now , I will have to keep my eye out for just the right patterned duvet cover , until then I will use the medium blue velvet coverlet and white duvet cover at the foot of the bed. I pulled out the mocha shams I have , and bought two new medium brown pillows to replace all my white and blue shabby chic style ones I love but need a break from.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROhVTH_NHU7TsQzG-yRxe6aeZ-KYSF43krNdLipWyDskwzlcT0d5pb7iC7BaRsKN6cagE_zRkE3RwcM5H05JDbVrUxKhyphenhyphenhEejCLZO1dpz4QIjmxZMdxhkNjUrq7f6x7yh15Vk9Yj4gNZl/s1600-h/100_5317.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261562487369815922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROhVTH_NHU7TsQzG-yRxe6aeZ-KYSF43krNdLipWyDskwzlcT0d5pb7iC7BaRsKN6cagE_zRkE3RwcM5H05JDbVrUxKhyphenhyphenhEejCLZO1dpz4QIjmxZMdxhkNjUrq7f6x7yh15Vk9Yj4gNZl/s400/100_5317.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPgFZyqDz_Vlr_JjXoVYi4kQBfe4iAzLPJpuu76XYCLasFWGVrE055UjG4r3jY2d69JvevuVYmaxWGwcCvtsZ39eLaa7vicKb3KBHBgCsmX_J73-D7tKSTjUrwFsJ9VcjWNXr8aVmZGToO/s1600-h/100_5318.jpg"></a>What do you do for the cold months , how does your nest change. I don't want to hear how it is warm all year round for you , it will only make me sad. </div><div></div><div>Oh while shopping for bedding I saw the most beautiful brown Christmas tree with lots of teal it was a stunner. I will go back and get a photo to show you all , it should not be missed.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div>

Cold weather nesting

I have given into the fact that it is getting colder , today and yesterday it has been raining and cloudy , I felt it was time to put together a cold weather look . I went with a deep chocolate brown sheet set. I searched all over for a pretty duvet cover , couldn't find one I liked , I am not a big…

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Tile removal more

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7pxwbKZ_EtUVEOo04MFtPQHWiMY4lKG1PutgRIstUgFtYXhMENbZ1qAYnm-k9lV1g8V8q90NAYW09zlRJL5HnjrV1MaR7CYAlWrVwueB_X48qUwrQjImzd_JZh28xs32wr_erRg9CkmIP/s1600-h/100_5296.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260785064311269186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7pxwbKZ_EtUVEOo04MFtPQHWiMY4lKG1PutgRIstUgFtYXhMENbZ1qAYnm-k9lV1g8V8q90NAYW09zlRJL5HnjrV1MaR7CYAlWrVwueB_X48qUwrQjImzd_JZh28xs32wr_erRg9CkmIP/s400/100_5296.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I was over watching some wonderful videos at <a href="http://theletteredcottage.blogspot.com/">The Lettered Cottage</a> where I was inspired to fill the baskets on my candle holders with some sea shells , seaside is not a summer scheme at least not to me , the beach never closes.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3qxDw22WrguhTPGwdDcXih5Ya9tOOJW7LEt0GJepfZMPCW9054Mc6WUm9P2XbtacKMvedRmoVWAB102OawU4lMvubCFwLziQ9yt81x5u0GTisyWWNbhzpDkAgd5T2Q83Xyh2eJFuB531d/s1600-h/100_5295.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260785053910764786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3qxDw22WrguhTPGwdDcXih5Ya9tOOJW7LEt0GJepfZMPCW9054Mc6WUm9P2XbtacKMvedRmoVWAB102OawU4lMvubCFwLziQ9yt81x5u0GTisyWWNbhzpDkAgd5T2Q83Xyh2eJFuB531d/s400/100_5295.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I successfully removed all the tiles , what a messy job , I was feeling tough and sweaty and removed( mt thicj) =my thick rubbered gloves to clean up only to slice into my hand with a broken piece of tile ouch , that sure did bleed , lesson#1 wear gloves at all times during tile removal.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvqJr7cMZwN_mTnI-cGU_L2KPDXYZKpkN5RpC2ObT5ZnocjaRNU_pxVWRYg0cfIaKRJFS7tYN8TF2xlfoGaUXmOSvmqHj4JU4JJ2ht-ZCJt906tgjyicf5iBSYnynyzCoZJ82Cng0rIo3d/s1600-h/100_5293.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260785052488699618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvqJr7cMZwN_mTnI-cGU_L2KPDXYZKpkN5RpC2ObT5ZnocjaRNU_pxVWRYg0cfIaKRJFS7tYN8TF2xlfoGaUXmOSvmqHj4JU4JJ2ht-ZCJt906tgjyicf5iBSYnynyzCoZJ82Cng0rIo3d/s400/100_5293.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I decided my tools need a daddy , made the work much easier.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnb0XmYaKJIE6DCyVw1-lfWt1k0_xPx1-nTe_MJXaaDfEjQ1RSVgLp42Ejcx-5EiVhd9R6_sqo8iZquzNR9geSpliHcx1E2WJSjxt7jiN61_WKTKHH_boFSRXG_-amH2wmfmkaLQ9rqbP/s1600-h/100_5291.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260785045207558178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnb0XmYaKJIE6DCyVw1-lfWt1k0_xPx1-nTe_MJXaaDfEjQ1RSVgLp42Ejcx-5EiVhd9R6_sqo8iZquzNR9geSpliHcx1E2WJSjxt7jiN61_WKTKHH_boFSRXG_-amH2wmfmkaLQ9rqbP/s400/100_5291.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Happy to rip out tile and happier to have scored High School Musical tickets while the girls were at school won't they be thrilled.<br /><br /><br />I am thinking , posting and rushing do not go well together.<br /><div></div></div></div></div>

Tile removal more

I was over watching some wonderful videos at The Lettered Cottage where I was inspired to fill the baskets on my candle holders with some sea shells , seaside is not a summer scheme at least not to me , the beach never closes. I successfully removed all the tiles , what a messy job , I was feeling …

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Have you ever broken glass?

I smashed and smashed away with my largest hammer today , I thought these tiles would break right in half but they did not , I wondered how I would get them started, well my husband reminded me that around the air vent was the perfect spot to start , and it was. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPx8Nz60K70Y5sOeGSvGciqhalOTgKVevU7ZuIZg75Ls9e0MnSRm0ABQoVZQxrQPZkg4S5_Zs9T2TfnOzjxzM-BceL2aQj-eCDniSxkzMXqnF9_F_JsEcZMnEA0Da2oTuMNm6-XEf9kjNY/s1600-h/100_5286.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260503467002547442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPx8Nz60K70Y5sOeGSvGciqhalOTgKVevU7ZuIZg75Ls9e0MnSRm0ABQoVZQxrQPZkg4S5_Zs9T2TfnOzjxzM-BceL2aQj-eCDniSxkzMXqnF9_F_JsEcZMnEA0Da2oTuMNm6-XEf9kjNY/s400/100_5286.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> It was very exciting to get one of these tiles out , there's no going back now, it shatters some , I willneed to get me some gloves and a mask before I move on , soon this checker board will be history.<br /><div></div>

Have you ever broken glass?

I smashed and smashed away with my largest hammer today , I thought these tiles would break right in half but they did not , I wondered how I would get them started, well my husband reminded me that around the air vent was the perfect spot to start , and it was. It was very exciting to get one of t…

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I apologize

There must have been a mix up , the segment didn't air today , I will have to see when it will really happen then , maybe they taped it today on the show , I am not quite sure. ???? the mail I got was wrong.<br />Sorry , but its a good show anyway.<br />Chris

I apologize

There must have been a mix up , the segment didn't air today , I will have to see when it will really happen then , maybe they taped it today on the show , I am not quite sure. ???? the mail I got was wrong.Sorry , but its a good show anyway.Chris…

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Slate entry

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_othzRzXWL8H8lqWP9ks-9-KPjqAEl6CCGXOz0Yg93giGBoJkVPQimxFrzcF-PNsoy-RhBLWj0tPlP46UzMn9Erv3hh84cbpimwtTgJ6YIJYopWQlA2L4ClYobbaNz9AvQexfkzMVVG6/s1600-h/100_5285.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260346536011914098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_othzRzXWL8H8lqWP9ks-9-KPjqAEl6CCGXOz0Yg93giGBoJkVPQimxFrzcF-PNsoy-RhBLWj0tPlP46UzMn9Erv3hh84cbpimwtTgJ6YIJYopWQlA2L4ClYobbaNz9AvQexfkzMVVG6/s400/100_5285.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> So I laid out some tiles to see how they would look, I have a limestone surround edging the existing area , I can either take it out , which I think I will do , however I was thinking of another option of doing a simple inset of the same stone a thin banding perhaps ? Just thoughts.<br /><br />I actually decided to take out my hammer and chip out one tile , I hit it really hard and nothing , I suppose I can wait for the weekend to make that mess, huh!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjDMmXbQ0z8CzPYR6x6cX_5fjGDhsg5MOuRlWt1jy-SFcicYspb9gCM3DRuOTSJZJAdx2LZnEnFayG2xOa7LYK7y4Cm0kw6O83F4xP7asyVevSL7GYHYB2g07yJGHXRkxuvfaiilEkmPm/s1600-h/100_5279.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260346518094674978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjDMmXbQ0z8CzPYR6x6cX_5fjGDhsg5MOuRlWt1jy-SFcicYspb9gCM3DRuOTSJZJAdx2LZnEnFayG2xOa7LYK7y4Cm0kw6O83F4xP7asyVevSL7GYHYB2g07yJGHXRkxuvfaiilEkmPm/s400/100_5279.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPyO6OFJS-F5RSUNce1iBTtfQnTc3CvNloxSHd4sDZTzE-KNqVgrIk2LkqRlzf30N8cMRRzIPZ3U2vFN0b_Cz3yt9VBIMXqGEhU1xW0RG6kawvuYjuZTriYDd45qB4WYFALPK2D0eTeRrP/s1600-h/100_5281.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260346514445066626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPyO6OFJS-F5RSUNce1iBTtfQnTc3CvNloxSHd4sDZTzE-KNqVgrIk2LkqRlzf30N8cMRRzIPZ3U2vFN0b_Cz3yt9VBIMXqGEhU1xW0RG6kawvuYjuZTriYDd45qB4WYFALPK2D0eTeRrP/s400/100_5281.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>

Slate entry

So I laid out some tiles to see how they would look, I have a limestone surround edging the existing area , I can either take it out , which I think I will do , however I was thinking of another option of doing a simple inset of the same stone a thin banding perhaps ? Just thoughts.I actually decid…

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OCTOBER 23rd @ 2:00pm on the CBC

<span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">OMG</span>!</span> <br /><br />I just got an email saying that my House Proud Segment will air tomorrow ! at 2:00pm on the Steven and Chris Show on the CBC , so if you are in Canada , that is where to find it , and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">satellite</span> else where , if I am correct.<br /><br />Wish me luck , I think I am more nervous about seeing myself on television than I was about the filming , if that is possible.

OCTOBER 23rd @ 2:00pm on the CBC

OMG! I just got an email saying that my House Proud Segment will air tomorrow ! at 2:00pm on the Steven and Chris Show on the CBC , so if you are in Canada , that is where to find it , and satellite else where , if I am correct.Wish me luck , I think I am more nervous about seeing myself on televisi…

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New flooring

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtP9HxkTAMG9ZYWEgcT_r4hxhDgaLGt-U4VgG_0cTEAkGzXDulZEMw0gtCWaI-LUxI5ML8MqTWLeDteFyxddDLrrI7SWWTVh84QHFydpCc-k-YvBGj6QjGSo9GxGzRgfwKKYCzsh5_h27N/s1600-h/Offset%2520Slate%2520Floor_jpg.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260022711548154626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtP9HxkTAMG9ZYWEgcT_r4hxhDgaLGt-U4VgG_0cTEAkGzXDulZEMw0gtCWaI-LUxI5ML8MqTWLeDteFyxddDLrrI7SWWTVh84QHFydpCc-k-YvBGj6QjGSo9GxGzRgfwKKYCzsh5_h27N/s400/Offset%2520Slate%2520Floor_jpg.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Slate floors , will they be the choice for my entry way ?? , well I do love them , I have purchased one box of Indian Slate , I am thinking of the brick pattern but I would like to do an insert of some kind , something of a detail , I am all about the details, which is why I do not go for a modern look too simple for me . The slate I have chosen is all deep grey no gold tones at all.<br /><br />Do you have slate floors any where , what is your opinion? I have a slate surround around my fireplace and as a detail in my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">back splash</span> , so it does refer back , as well I believe it is a good resale material .<br /><br />I am off to the tile store to source some detail, trying something new , tiling a floor , what could be next.

New flooring

Slate floors , will they be the choice for my entry way ?? , well I do love them , I have purchased one box of Indian Slate , I am thinking of the brick pattern but I would like to do an insert of some kind , something of a detail , I am all about the details, which is why I do not go for a modern …

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Join the Party

I have joined the party over at <a href="http://hookedonhouses.net/2008/10/16/hooked-on-fridays-the-blog-party-starts-here/"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>Hooked On Houses</strong></span></a> , so should you .<br />What a wonderful resource to get your house fix too.<br /><br />Sometimes I am little slow I think I get it now , I need to share here what I am hooked on , well that would be home decorating , and not pillow fluffing as some designers would refer to decorating as , but adding character to a home that was built without any, I love to add features , rip things apart , poke holes in walls ,you name it I will most likely try it . If trying the Reno's will get me the house I dream of then the work is worth the efforts, I love to transform furniture , paint pieces and re-upholster , tile and add mouldings. I take great pride in the fact that I have taught myself the home improvement skills I now have, and now it is like I am hooked at times I need my "FIX". I have a small pile of tiles waiting to be installed , I just need to tackle tile removal , never done that, maybe this time tomorrow I will have.<br />Since my computer is down I can not show you all of my fun projects but please browse around and see just what I can do , as well check out my other blog <a href="http://www.ckinteriors.blogspot.com/">www.ckinteriors.blogspot.com</a> which is a great place to see my skills ..<br />As well I am for hire , through the Internet or locally.

Join the Party

I have joined the party over at Hooked On Houses , so should you .What a wonderful resource to get your house fix too.Sometimes I am little slow I think I get it now , I need to share here what I am hooked on , well that would be home decorating , and not pillow fluffing as some designers would refe…

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What was it like?

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrM2VHPNliAStwLM3xIk-BNNolB-7njd0V-3PEENH_57Q9hw2V6HV7BFQwcVs626LXGAxW4FaKdde9j7u2mwYzdwyAjnysdWDjT0vz-QLteAOgd0DZUhBjjRuJd5KO2RDix6eT1UpX7z-g/s1600-h/steven+and+chris.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259579835096478290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrM2VHPNliAStwLM3xIk-BNNolB-7njd0V-3PEENH_57Q9hw2V6HV7BFQwcVs626LXGAxW4FaKdde9j7u2mwYzdwyAjnysdWDjT0vz-QLteAOgd0DZUhBjjRuJd5KO2RDix6eT1UpX7z-g/s400/steven+and+chris.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div>I suppose if I really had thought that a camera man and a producer would come to my house in one week of emailing my letter submitting myself for the House Proud segment I would have done so at another time like two weeks or so later . But I am glad that I did it none the less , I have always wanted to be published in one of my fave magazines , I have tried and I will still try to accomplish that , but TV scares the heck out of me , I am the girl that avoids tv cameras , not the girl who tries to get in the shot , never , but I put my feelings aside and for my decorating business CK Interiors I thought this exposure could be just what I need. </div><br /><div>So to say the least I was shocked that 30 minutes after emailing the Steven and Chris Show while checking out my daily blogs I saw the response and to my complete shock they said they loved my house and my story, you know how I do this all myself , don't put my hubby to work for me , I love it and want women to try more things for themselves rather that waiting on a man ..yadda yadda! true though .</div><br /><div>This process was to take place quickly , so I worked night and day , na mostly day , getting the little details the way that I wanted .I decluttered everything , stashed lots of stuff in closets the basement , nothing was out of place , the house never looked better ,fresh flowers and all , I locked the dogs up in my room to keep them out of the way and from messing furniture up with their muddy paws and black fur. </div><br /><div>The showed up right on time on the day , I showed the two lovely friendly tv crew people around talked about all the work I had done to this house while trying not to let my nerves get the best of me.</div><br /><div>We sat down and the producer asked me her questions for the interview , which went quite well to my surprise , forgot the words for a few things for some nice out takes. I am so worried now how I looked , I am dreading seeing it on tv , I would love to do it over , now that I know what to expect. I am in second guess mode , I could have said better things , I found a much nicer outfit in my closet that I should have worn , my hair looked better the next day , ahhh , I am sure this is natural. </div><br /><div>After the initial interview I went around from room to room going into detail of the work I had done , speaking to each part while it was filmed , and if I said strange things we did it again. I am so excited and nervous to see how they edited down around 2 hours of video into a 5 minute or less segment, I am hoping they use mostly my audio and the house shots as opposed to my image, I just dread that. After all I concentrate on my house not on me and it shows.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>A question was asked , did they stage my house for the shoot ? NO they took it the way I had it , I think that is for magazine shoots and snooty shows , this is about home owners that are house proud of the their homes ,the way they have executed them. They do not have to be perfect . I simply showed them the areas that I wanted to and that were" ready" as I saw it , Mason's rooms was out as was my bedroom and bathroom , Mason's room because she didn't want to clean it ,my bedroom because it is not done, I still have a lot of trim work to do and my bathroom is nothing to write home about , have I even ever even showed it here?</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>So if you think you want to be a part of this House Proud on Steven and Chris and live in Canada than send an email check out the website under casting call, link to your blog , show them photos of what you have done before and afters are great. <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">STEVEN AND CHRIS</span></a></div><br /><div>They are always looking for more houses , can you commit two hours during the day during the week? the camera issue is not as bad as I thought . Who's game ?</div><div></div><div>One more thing , no Steven and Chris did not come to my house , I did not meet them although that would be very nice . </div><div>I do not have the exact air date , it could be the 29th or 30th or even after , I can't say for sure , as soon as I know , you will know . </div>

What was it like?

I suppose if I really had thought that a camera man and a producer would come to my house in one week of emailing my letter submitting myself for the House Proud segment I would have done so at another time like two weeks or so later . But I am glad that I did it none the less , I have always wanted…

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My poor girl

I am on high alert , not to be dramatic , but I got a call from school that Sophie had been stung by a bee , normal happens all the time , in fact I usually get stung once a summer , this summer I did not.<br />I do feel a bit of panic hearing this as this is her first bee sting, they are painful , due to the fact that my older brother is highly anaphylatic to bees and most if not all stinging creatures . I felt I should take her home to observe her myself, make sure nothing alarming happens , so far totally normal reaction swelling red rashing around the site , this was the least I could do for her and to alleviate the stress for the school to not have to watch or rather act if further treatment arises , that is what mommies are for after all.

My poor girl

I am on high alert , not to be dramatic , but I got a call from school that Sophie had been stung by a bee , normal happens all the time , in fact I usually get stung once a summer , this summer I did not.I do feel a bit of panic hearing this as this is her first bee sting, they are painful , due to…

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Style at Home Show in TO

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0HRDAWJ7b900N6Kiwr1rpW_a8vwHZI0sWqR8TbITLDdKbTVXPQwktVDDmV3ERyXKZgr7yV9BhwDzTmjiDEp8c9esLbqU2Gaa1iSBGw3wFeXOxuy8nZLtwqrjd6NNBDrC_BZxChiqu_4M/s1600-h/chris+temp+style+at+home+006.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258869566048987346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0HRDAWJ7b900N6Kiwr1rpW_a8vwHZI0sWqR8TbITLDdKbTVXPQwktVDDmV3ERyXKZgr7yV9BhwDzTmjiDEp8c9esLbqU2Gaa1iSBGw3wFeXOxuy8nZLtwqrjd6NNBDrC_BZxChiqu_4M/s400/chris+temp+style+at+home+006.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This is the ever loved Sarah Richardson , I am sorry for the poor picture quality , I don't know why my camera doesn't like to take clear photos of her, Tommy was there too , taking photos of the huge crowds standing and waiting to see her speak . She gave an hour long design lesson .<br />She also told us that there will soon be a Sarah's Cottage , if you don't get Sarah's House 1 or 2 , than request it on HGTV and Fineliving , tell them you want to see it in the U.S. , the cottage is Sarah's cottage on HER , what do you think it is called , "design island"?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh49dr3zxM-uWX86vG0lXT3Ee9JEYC5-kfNFiUWBRlopWjtdAbJrwJv-oSrm4jzuK4JSuKUNcVkpjaQVitw3ZX4kzPva-4SxD-jrG_wRTz2CQOxJpJeeFFFM3fUkNvETNZBEmwriwghNw5S/s1600-h/chris+temp+style+at+home+007.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258869567684380018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh49dr3zxM-uWX86vG0lXT3Ee9JEYC5-kfNFiUWBRlopWjtdAbJrwJv-oSrm4jzuK4JSuKUNcVkpjaQVitw3ZX4kzPva-4SxD-jrG_wRTz2CQOxJpJeeFFFM3fUkNvETNZBEmwriwghNw5S/s400/chris+temp+style+at+home+007.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> They somehow underestimated how many seats they needed so there was standing room already 45 minutes before Sarah was to speak , see this guy taking up a seat , he is sleeping , another woman was doing a cross word puzzle , the nerve.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX5Suog1RoZDh746qsopiAVa-CXroI0a7qta26Ez_ZUEHyEmYtVYba7auB3j3DmLyaKwGj0eYgnE3Lb3gZvsDRHd2JuRz_wB8l68mNelhyphenhyphentU9htkzHdIgC_9bhOCtF7ApirtSy1G7axnSi/s1600-h/chris+temp+style+at+home+009.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258869087726379986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX5Suog1RoZDh746qsopiAVa-CXroI0a7qta26Ez_ZUEHyEmYtVYba7auB3j3DmLyaKwGj0eYgnE3Lb3gZvsDRHd2JuRz_wB8l68mNelhyphenhyphentU9htkzHdIgC_9bhOCtF7ApirtSy1G7axnSi/s400/chris+temp+style+at+home+009.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Flik & Co. booth , wonderful display.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4gJf8jd883O9jD_uheCAtT3Ki3NwyKYnu8XDwrjQQuhoTEAi0yeBk_xznMhpq0YK0X1SGDH_0f6-pc_OgkevoABpwpMgwzf3aruPEZ6zApgSaZoJBJ4OBqIcQaUF7O-Qp5r-gjH-bj7F/s1600-h/chris+temp+style+at+home+010.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258869091298614578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4gJf8jd883O9jD_uheCAtT3Ki3NwyKYnu8XDwrjQQuhoTEAi0yeBk_xznMhpq0YK0X1SGDH_0f6-pc_OgkevoABpwpMgwzf3aruPEZ6zApgSaZoJBJ4OBqIcQaUF7O-Qp5r-gjH-bj7F/s400/chris+temp+style+at+home+010.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjku2iusG48uJlsfeOpDipkpirCEkWV8vFVF4X6_VvCjks1MHOJ4GXkCDLwd75j5QguADoDgSO4mPeosQXWXWvIDqEERXIfEvVCpUO7o7v7k-Vl-IHcT-XGdITjYlLBHIgpVkl7F_27BtXn/s1600-h/chris+temp+style+at+home+015.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258869100969254962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjku2iusG48uJlsfeOpDipkpirCEkWV8vFVF4X6_VvCjks1MHOJ4GXkCDLwd75j5QguADoDgSO4mPeosQXWXWvIDqEERXIfEvVCpUO7o7v7k-Vl-IHcT-XGdITjYlLBHIgpVkl7F_27BtXn/s400/chris+temp+style+at+home+015.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This was the Home and Country stage isn't it gorgeous ,just my style.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBur3piLVNcilTLkkuISnXux-uNsWO9d9sf_1eb8mFVeX9fW0BO8_nPH74XTdtwv5yusQ2QAQWwNYxAZOWknsRJrRMx9wbZX9N3W5um95IwN0c1MXFOrnXOTfTAo7Lca8PyjFLQMI4NTFO/s1600-h/chris+temp+style+at+home+014.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258869103383086498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBur3piLVNcilTLkkuISnXux-uNsWO9d9sf_1eb8mFVeX9fW0BO8_nPH74XTdtwv5yusQ2QAQWwNYxAZOWknsRJrRMx9wbZX9N3W5um95IwN0c1MXFOrnXOTfTAo7Lca8PyjFLQMI4NTFO/s400/chris+temp+style+at+home+014.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Love that wallpaper.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrAQbuQRqqFW21dtB80546Ru9iKEuX5VEEmVqAjT_V5ZSU_GCgFUMCmXkVNHju6fj_OFui3xD0LlE_ED70ahjMdLvGAeSSWvWrDMYfpGzDadG4fLD3UbnYOoLB3D6n1Fmew-097B5GFSg/s1600-h/chris+temp+style+at+home+012.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258869107427482114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrAQbuQRqqFW21dtB80546Ru9iKEuX5VEEmVqAjT_V5ZSU_GCgFUMCmXkVNHju6fj_OFui3xD0LlE_ED70ahjMdLvGAeSSWvWrDMYfpGzDadG4fLD3UbnYOoLB3D6n1Fmew-097B5GFSg/s400/chris+temp+style+at+home+012.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I found this perfect cupboard, I have been looking for one to use as a linen closet , one that could hold my vacuum , this one fit the bill , I would paint it though , turns out the dealer lives about 1 minute drive from my house , I have always said I should check that place out , I guess I was right , he has gorgeous pieces. </div><div> </div><div>I will continue to bring you some posts as much as I can , I don't like this laptop, but I will muster though. </div><div> </div><div>Chris.<br /><br /></div><div></div>

Style at Home Show in TO

This is the ever loved Sarah Richardson , I am sorry for the poor picture quality , I don't know why my camera doesn't like to take clear photos of her, Tommy was there too , taking photos of the huge crowds standing and waiting to see her speak . She gave an hour long design lesson .She also told …

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I may be gone for a while

My computer is down , and is going to the shop so I may be out of commission for a while , I want to post some things from the Style at Home show today but I am using my husbands laptop so we will see how that goes, wish me luck I will try .<br /><br />Chris

I may be gone for a while

My computer is down , and is going to the shop so I may be out of commission for a while , I want to post some things from the Style at Home show today but I am using my husbands laptop so we will see how that goes, wish me luck I will try .Chris…

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You can watch Steven and Chris on Youtube. <a href="http://ca.youtube.com/stevenandchriscbc">http://ca.youtube.com/stevenandchriscbc</a><br /> everyone should watch .

You can watch Steven and Chris on Youtube. http://ca.youtube.com/stevenandchriscbc everyone should watch .…

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The Steven and Chris Show

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYsWm3n0NcVJ5SX5Q6yJQu6fML9V9CphZrdte3E1PTipSZ4-frY0CJ2q_saqgMnqpZrgvR9MgjQkN1_HDQm9MPhQJHSaWOxVadgBSaUCgjck-Rpgtq7DrhQZUrAn8DLSaAXrwBNNiR23g5/s1600-h/Steven+and+Chris.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257795494862036914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYsWm3n0NcVJ5SX5Q6yJQu6fML9V9CphZrdte3E1PTipSZ4-frY0CJ2q_saqgMnqpZrgvR9MgjQkN1_HDQm9MPhQJHSaWOxVadgBSaUCgjck-Rpgtq7DrhQZUrAn8DLSaAXrwBNNiR23g5/s400/Steven+and+Chris.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris/"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#336666;"><span style="font-size:180%;">STEVEN & CHRIS</span></span><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257795499859359218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSmDmy6dzhnb7Gpi8R0nyCG8zSygzlgOnfjNETmSqoAzgtW0Uh023y_7jUMMLGMVGAzd0ZY-HidKLhic-wUQyDZnl9StnwBmYoS151SJSfrKQ9zPhJq6Ir2wUUub8-5RdFfRQoVYtXtTy/s400/100_5234.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihQTJ8tYVkwMQoofzMjw9cyaTuJAamJj6t1ZdH5kB2Yd-HGCKu6c0U_-Pbn27Ev-RxTneNckxjFYFf8F2VYZhBa_tGj6SGO6weOALe6gQ5GoISf4Pl_-64iJqaHe1x5gwMVB5e8m6HEQAW/s1600-h/Steven+and+Chris.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris/"><br /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3LauBlEBP_f7pyVmVFQVZ0vAZO-kirAUPFtOiLNgZt-qug7AMELPvCuyWzkVTpOPNQ7T92u8gPf_Cb4LACW_QltRaEA6poKY0SzLAC8HuNlxUSvtZpWLzooJSR1W_I7Ntgbgu2qBdgY-/s1600-h/100_5234.jpg"></a>I have been keeping a little secret , the reason that I have been working feverishly getting my house ready is for it's big debut , I submitted my home for the Steven and Chris show segment called House Proud , it airs nationally on the CBC , it is a wonderful daily talk show , I know all my Canadian friends know who these guys are , but if you reside in the US you may know them from Designer Guys as they were the original hosts and it aired on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">HGTV</span>. I have been following them forever , forever ever... you can watch them as well online . Check the link .<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8LMSKx94SPMf94XeGvQMWaX-f6_wA1DCLVYz8RIr0qnJglo8H5IaldlAbkVmejwSF5JPaEODontd16iRwxkVQz-MicaNn_T1wqrxOjk37BHVpvgUhNUSAY5-Hi6ZaZtfu-589Da3SPb7C/s1600-h/100_5233.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257788751890937058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8LMSKx94SPMf94XeGvQMWaX-f6_wA1DCLVYz8RIr0qnJglo8H5IaldlAbkVmejwSF5JPaEODontd16iRwxkVQz-MicaNn_T1wqrxOjk37BHVpvgUhNUSAY5-Hi6ZaZtfu-589Da3SPb7C/s400/100_5233.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I have to thank Linda for without you I wouldn't have even really considered doing so , not that I wouldn't love the opportunity to share my passion , but the thought of being filmed and put on television makes me a lot queasy , but some how I managed , Alex and Arthur were so kind to me , and it was a lot of fun , really not nearly as scary as I thought it would be .<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSepLWEf7DJXcMnpuln04jS8oMc29Vpgehf1BlkgQ4hFU29P0ReWaWojCIQ_8DhibcV8hrzXVV6-WxFiFW-0gOe8sCnVgWzv6PO2EPE6qLxDCeuIdcZj8RgWG8EwmVijWrsmOzc9wATcw0/s1600-h/100_5232.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257788764071742242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSepLWEf7DJXcMnpuln04jS8oMc29Vpgehf1BlkgQ4hFU29P0ReWaWojCIQ_8DhibcV8hrzXVV6-WxFiFW-0gOe8sCnVgWzv6PO2EPE6qLxDCeuIdcZj8RgWG8EwmVijWrsmOzc9wATcw0/s400/100_5232.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />The house looked the best it ever has , it feels so pretty today in here I will enjoy its cleanliness and the fact that it is so finished . <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha4VLKmaqbHf2vqojG1S3_APori1vFJlj1MQIQ-m0_IB5kmF8r9BI1UDHAKk-hbCmAKiIurGEyaiopyV499zj234wZ81pK4EtgUvcpkN1OblsM8zDwMvpMq17kUVivxgI78IHGYtJKn7hm/s1600-h/100_5227.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257788773719125202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha4VLKmaqbHf2vqojG1S3_APori1vFJlj1MQIQ-m0_IB5kmF8r9BI1UDHAKk-hbCmAKiIurGEyaiopyV499zj234wZ81pK4EtgUvcpkN1OblsM8zDwMvpMq17kUVivxgI78IHGYtJKn7hm/s400/100_5227.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#336666;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris/">Click on the Steven and Chris link and check out their site</a></span> , they have lots of great living advice including decorating , in the video portion you will find the House Proud videos among many others, they are a lot of fun to watch . </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thanks Steven and Chris for coming and letting me share my home with you and you audience what an honour. Thanks Alex and Arthur , you made it easy and fun .<br /></div><div></div><div>I will keep you all posted as to when it is airing .<br /></div><div></div></div>

The Steven and Chris Show

STEVEN & CHRISI have been keeping a little secret , the reason that I have been working feverishly getting my house ready is for it's big debut , I submitted my home for the Steven and Chris show segment called House Proud , it airs nationa…

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VnXodVy-FFcBahYrmwlfi8UuZjxZYGSYILg_CCUDSCSf9e-lK7MhNyqYdBg0LagoMB5M3Kt9MvqpmPacdQVptQWAbABw7muyvxh6ZfkBqRBRa7snk4GYbPahzrj2aQjP_ujrQ0YTOd8D/s1600-h/100_5200.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257479229227505666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VnXodVy-FFcBahYrmwlfi8UuZjxZYGSYILg_CCUDSCSf9e-lK7MhNyqYdBg0LagoMB5M3Kt9MvqpmPacdQVptQWAbABw7muyvxh6ZfkBqRBRa7snk4GYbPahzrj2aQjP_ujrQ0YTOd8D/s400/100_5200.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Here is my "dirty" little secret , this little spot usually looks like this , it is my catch all spot for paints and repair equipment as usually I have something on the go.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYwooyiwUbACTR0_JCJviuxoJeac2yqTPqp5tyeTDtWhUf53xYPyGXSLV7dFjIdRSe6_8-BIMceqVb3vOxtXHP5Cytb2mQdWuHyXPC45RCoaOFeKzUV9Vyd_WIhwYYjV7uSsVrnp-EFpgR/s1600-h/100_5209.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257479232146925394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYwooyiwUbACTR0_JCJviuxoJeac2yqTPqp5tyeTDtWhUf53xYPyGXSLV7dFjIdRSe6_8-BIMceqVb3vOxtXHP5Cytb2mQdWuHyXPC45RCoaOFeKzUV9Vyd_WIhwYYjV7uSsVrnp-EFpgR/s400/100_5209.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I went out and bought some flowers at the grocery store ,of course , they sell 24 roses for $18.00 everyday , they smell so lovely.<br /><br />I am smelling them as I type, the fragrance is wafting towards me , ah delight , funny I can not stand fragrance ,like air freshener , fabric softner, hate it , scented candles anything smelly I almost never wear perfume , it makes me so sick , I get an instand massive headache, perhaps its the chemicals . However natural smells like the floral aroma I am enjoying right now only brings me pleasure . Ah the sweet smell of roses.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8oICA-8Z0HPWbBkeylqa5EzG35XaunrSu1es0zD5SpYGIGJKtsPaX0KJGHganVE4v_BimvJQHVL4A-IL9w8eCUmMWlvdhpiX0uKcWHGXIddHlG3erxyclp2MjoaJ8ur9jVQJsnut5SBj0/s1600-h/100_5213.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257479235659748434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8oICA-8Z0HPWbBkeylqa5EzG35XaunrSu1es0zD5SpYGIGJKtsPaX0KJGHganVE4v_BimvJQHVL4A-IL9w8eCUmMWlvdhpiX0uKcWHGXIddHlG3erxyclp2MjoaJ8ur9jVQJsnut5SBj0/s400/100_5213.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOnAInpb1oAQMu-MH8iuD3lBgMoDF2nKU-xAzUL2NRzI8hjAHdCAL8i07YM33PEw8oy-QwXHlbRIK3Q1iJX4cZOmT3UG2XkGYHPB4tszYtnVdXkJdVhcpMT4OYDFSOTk3dL-YXigD9UiPc/s1600-h/100_5220.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257479239977574402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOnAInpb1oAQMu-MH8iuD3lBgMoDF2nKU-xAzUL2NRzI8hjAHdCAL8i07YM33PEw8oy-QwXHlbRIK3Q1iJX4cZOmT3UG2XkGYHPB4tszYtnVdXkJdVhcpMT4OYDFSOTk3dL-YXigD9UiPc/s400/100_5220.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><div></div>

Here is my "dirty" little secret , this little spot usually looks like this , it is my catch all spot for paints and repair equipment as usually I have something on the go. I went out and bought some flowers at the grocery store ,of course , they sell 24 roses for $18.00 everyday , they smell so lo…

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Pretty in Pink

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykjfZg5_WoMCvZgm6L77VNuFLf9QK4bnwhbZIPMYzYeOXwYnN0SkNObnn9PAZ76-9NQW4_Wzog6ZDrYp7i5Ibqnp7jVYoTk8F_LlkB4fouGxrmdecXp2Rz9FrcB_wRV6sNYl3Nmud-fSv/s1600-h/100_5207.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257144581910542226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykjfZg5_WoMCvZgm6L77VNuFLf9QK4bnwhbZIPMYzYeOXwYnN0SkNObnn9PAZ76-9NQW4_Wzog6ZDrYp7i5Ibqnp7jVYoTk8F_LlkB4fouGxrmdecXp2Rz9FrcB_wRV6sNYl3Nmud-fSv/s400/100_5207.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Come on in and see what has been taking up all my spare time I am finished besides a tiny bit of touch up painting, oh I have got to change that register , it is an eye sore .<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinD_guBdjc-3v2g_Nhjkf3I0dSlshhhc0pz67DT-sLcajPDxyS1gMzMnhOz9AWC1UlANajSI72v7R_O9NsAKkcCFYZwukJ9FoQ9syfkshj4jgnIdlPoLICaF89LirADxVi0xE7IyoEFpED/s1600-h/100_5201.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257144586304306450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinD_guBdjc-3v2g_Nhjkf3I0dSlshhhc0pz67DT-sLcajPDxyS1gMzMnhOz9AWC1UlANajSI72v7R_O9NsAKkcCFYZwukJ9FoQ9syfkshj4jgnIdlPoLICaF89LirADxVi0xE7IyoEFpED/s400/100_5201.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I repainted the cornice thingy over my daughter's bed because the knots were bleeding through .<br />I decided to keep the bed the soft green , did I tell you before this was a bed that I shared with my sister when I was very small, I always loved it , my brother broke it and it was written off by my father ,but turned out it only needed a little rebuilding and pine slates and voila it has been the perfect little girls bed .<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQDZMEl0PI4qpbXstEipYzLKPMge24qS3C9uWnAetz-6iQ_NCpCJmjXkwkeCIGplsQE9gmuawUBwGd8b2xDUHouzrnT9n1E69XkXqHhq7SE4-fRql9zBEWDbHFE7Q7CdIkrZvSjSEdAFou/s1600-h/100_5203.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257144584007196562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQDZMEl0PI4qpbXstEipYzLKPMge24qS3C9uWnAetz-6iQ_NCpCJmjXkwkeCIGplsQE9gmuawUBwGd8b2xDUHouzrnT9n1E69XkXqHhq7SE4-fRql9zBEWDbHFE7Q7CdIkrZvSjSEdAFou/s400/100_5203.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I finished adding new baseboards and casings , it has really helped add some pretty white detail to this cheery room . Some day I will add pine floors and paint them white.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSxahAyGFq1Yh2SbmSEMPm2yXLy8QQK9LC-oRHl49JUDKvFZ55IxPTW8HpuqhUWECJcQ0hfnvAkp3CgOXxsD2h3u6er0qlUPUR3XdhHPUKWIdo3of-SDyIcjxEo-qjt7CT8Xk2NrdNt0Y4/s1600-h/100_5204.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257144587996570082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSxahAyGFq1Yh2SbmSEMPm2yXLy8QQK9LC-oRHl49JUDKvFZ55IxPTW8HpuqhUWECJcQ0hfnvAkp3CgOXxsD2h3u6er0qlUPUR3XdhHPUKWIdo3of-SDyIcjxEo-qjt7CT8Xk2NrdNt0Y4/s400/100_5204.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I never wanted to show you the old curtains that covered the closet , they were not my best work , I reworked the bedding to make for a prettier ensemble. The <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">chandelier</span> was a plain and ugly black one I bought 9 years ago and painted pink , the shade were plain white shades I covered with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">chenille</span> and trim as well as these beaded flowers , I love the shades , they are one of my favourite things.</p><p>So there it is , I hope she likes it for a few more years to come I dread having to change it , it brings me joy .<br /></p>

Pretty in Pink

Come on in and see what has been taking up all my spare time I am finished besides a tiny bit of touch up painting, oh I have got to change that register , it is an eye sore . I repainted the cornice thingy over my daughter's bed because the knots were bleeding through .I decided to keep the bed th…

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What is on your list today

For me lately every day seems to have a sound track , not a fun hip hop beat , but a tick tick ticking.....<br />Today has gone a little like this<br />- I got the kids off to school<br />-home to work out<br />-shower<br />-get to the grocery store to buy lunch stuff<br />-go back home make lunch<br />-bring lunch to school , while there vote in the Federal election<br />-off for the most relaxing facial which includes quite a massage, this was a gift from a wonderful lady<br />-go purchase my first pair of SPANX , gosh I hope the deliver<br />now we are here at 12:00 a quick veggie lunch , and then I will get some painting in , tonight I will do a little sewing , pillows and hemming closet curtains as well as wash all the slipcovers in the house , that is a big job .<br />tick tick tick .....<br />So how is your day going so far???

What is on your list today

For me lately every day seems to have a sound track , not a fun hip hop beat , but a tick tick ticking.....Today has gone a little like this- I got the kids off to school-home to work out-shower-get to the grocery store to buy lunch stuff-go back home make lunch-bring lunch to school , while there v…

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Busy busy again

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rqDmU2DVrAZAmbnG6D6Z_jxRp5irWI_YDIVTby3nHJverllGI2aMTAyIvoGfQsVFq52HsV2wn7QEUyIikJpSjosS16gATcMvtyaOZycAksSFWK7suIosL9ExsrEqAMYyAeD4qgXVN6T2/s1600-h/100_5174.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256739402613945570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rqDmU2DVrAZAmbnG6D6Z_jxRp5irWI_YDIVTby3nHJverllGI2aMTAyIvoGfQsVFq52HsV2wn7QEUyIikJpSjosS16gATcMvtyaOZycAksSFWK7suIosL9ExsrEqAMYyAeD4qgXVN6T2/s400/100_5174.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I love the reflection from this mirror , isn't it fun.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHoXFztBOXc_xuhaqIg7iDlZzqoymVB-uVDsctaUaS-e72DPnQK6ywq6QPjheHMcysPENNpbGsy6FJTHtGHDYzTW6oAbQjGcLKFvlKOsczqjIgpY5DOns5jGbNDEIp5nBoGZZZo7SWS5Bn/s1600-h/100_5191.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256739415757791618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHoXFztBOXc_xuhaqIg7iDlZzqoymVB-uVDsctaUaS-e72DPnQK6ywq6QPjheHMcysPENNpbGsy6FJTHtGHDYzTW6oAbQjGcLKFvlKOsczqjIgpY5DOns5jGbNDEIp5nBoGZZZo7SWS5Bn/s400/100_5191.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Here is my newly upgraded curtain rod, I had planned to pick up a matching one to the others on the main floor but of course as luck would have it , it is discontinued , well of course because it was beautiful and affordable, but as luck was actually on my side yesterday I found this lovely thick and sturdy black rod ,I love the squared finials and it was $25.00 less than the other .<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOwJKdP8yChh_nh128KCnMNqOz70iZkX_btZchZOpVTMgOys5hJ7TcmcJ_86q0vXxlaGlo1eTe92kX84BwOqeKeMbf6JPxbjPEhTcBUOxOs7LmyHgnaVhuOIhvU8mTc69ve-Ve2-ID53c/s1600-h/100_5036.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256739419276720018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOwJKdP8yChh_nh128KCnMNqOz70iZkX_btZchZOpVTMgOys5hJ7TcmcJ_86q0vXxlaGlo1eTe92kX84BwOqeKeMbf6JPxbjPEhTcBUOxOs7LmyHgnaVhuOIhvU8mTc69ve-Ve2-ID53c/s400/100_5036.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Here is the skinny cheap falling apart rod I replaced , the scale was all wrong .<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASV2mKcDi7U4WikgKWM0MYLL0AjeI39pR3_ogX2DRhw0P0fuFyTw0HFATBefcncMNBSEe8kOYlU1Q4bUbXqGzN-TNbKQnShbN9ZwPDN-NEiYU5HNA8ervnnKlEtD5awsMHu7ie6Nuofgg/s1600-h/100_5195.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256739423435915378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASV2mKcDi7U4WikgKWM0MYLL0AjeI39pR3_ogX2DRhw0P0fuFyTw0HFATBefcncMNBSEe8kOYlU1Q4bUbXqGzN-TNbKQnShbN9ZwPDN-NEiYU5HNA8ervnnKlEtD5awsMHu7ie6Nuofgg/s400/100_5195.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This was the room I spend my whole day in , while my family went off to visit out of town I stayed behind to finish the trim work and curtains for this closet in my youngest daughters room (will explain why later), I opted for no closet doors in here , the sliders they offered I hate , doors would be nice , but there is not enough room to fully open two doors and have a double bed so doors were out , I decided on curtains , which turns out is a perfect fit , Sophie swings them open to easily access her hanging clothes . All of the trim around the closet opening is what I installed yesterday as well as all new baseboards, <span style="color:#ff6666;">click on the photo for a closer look</span>, it was just sort of an open box , I thought adding a header and mouldings to dress it all up would be an added touch of character to a small room like this .<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvCG9JKduHAu2WaiIRFO74WzmS6bWorenzPislkel4LQMp-1oJDp3r4IhnSntoFPL8-mwlUAwfeaQJs5wnpWhRXEpOKa8Htlymv0hCev-YmnMoq0FLxdnt0_xbEaW1r4cJTthfOcM0-v_/s1600-h/100_5197.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256739421605232402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvCG9JKduHAu2WaiIRFO74WzmS6bWorenzPislkel4LQMp-1oJDp3r4IhnSntoFPL8-mwlUAwfeaQJs5wnpWhRXEpOKa8Htlymv0hCev-YmnMoq0FLxdnt0_xbEaW1r4cJTthfOcM0-v_/s400/100_5197.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The antique white was too yellow for my liking so this formerly black mirror is now the perfect shade of pink.<br />The room is almost finished and I will show it off properly later.<br />Cheers for now.

Busy busy again

I love the reflection from this mirror , isn't it fun. Here is my newly upgraded curtain rod, I had planned to pick up a matching one to the others on the main floor but of course as luck would have it , it is discontinued , well of course because it was beautiful and affordable, but as luck was ac…

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New Thanksgiving

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvUwyFKIRluHxv4RmwG0D1O0NIk6wXTlb0b5j5LQEPyt-mzb5-BFVp7Kz41NS_csjfTnxZH6Nue-FloFcd2gpzzH-YcwvK0uwOQBfHHgLPbw4ElDn78jZ-dLiCT3Nnde0aS9MwOpQMJLo/s1600-h/100_5188.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256396348139138962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvUwyFKIRluHxv4RmwG0D1O0NIk6wXTlb0b5j5LQEPyt-mzb5-BFVp7Kz41NS_csjfTnxZH6Nue-FloFcd2gpzzH-YcwvK0uwOQBfHHgLPbw4ElDn78jZ-dLiCT3Nnde0aS9MwOpQMJLo/s400/100_5188.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> We enjoyed one of the nicest fall days yesterday to celebrate Thanks Giving with my side of the family , well the ones that could be there , it was a great idea my SIL Janice had to spend some time at a local farm , I had never been to this one , it was a wonderful idea , full of fresh air , play and fun , here are some beautiful pictures from our outing , I think fall is growing on me.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHCfrqvDXH_9WkEQKSYI6pU3qtPfDTCPfDUV68-7aCwyVi8kS3nFyxLiQ4O1LZajilPiIifXR9t7TN7sFxvq-16_zaT0DjrxkORWRu6ZZZ0pXh0Lr8amMhnMKGu-MTZqScawJ-IhaX7yEV/s1600-h/100_5189.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256396350152245218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHCfrqvDXH_9WkEQKSYI6pU3qtPfDTCPfDUV68-7aCwyVi8kS3nFyxLiQ4O1LZajilPiIifXR9t7TN7sFxvq-16_zaT0DjrxkORWRu6ZZZ0pXh0Lr8amMhnMKGu-MTZqScawJ-IhaX7yEV/s400/100_5189.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> That pumpkin is made from that plastic construction mesh ,how brilliant !<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9D_LQqNXXs6-DhFPYAPCFD4ZgDG2uYAfNqaQyunNjM20nNBGgIjdQhea1CT_NmyaOx8rf_50GKBf2j1V7J-OkDHrDBqdfEJAECZAJHXcxY1o3B2gjaRL_uPERh90-Hv2QOAxmWDVJ81u/s1600-h/100_5175.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256396358028548434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9D_LQqNXXs6-DhFPYAPCFD4ZgDG2uYAfNqaQyunNjM20nNBGgIjdQhea1CT_NmyaOx8rf_50GKBf2j1V7J-OkDHrDBqdfEJAECZAJHXcxY1o3B2gjaRL_uPERh90-Hv2QOAxmWDVJ81u/s400/100_5175.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Purple cauliflower , it was so huge , and gorgeous.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgsZ6XzkkwK5_VcCC9I2ONUfs5CDciTGOCsG3zR7sED-P6F-1Vaq05iJbgNb2KBXp8y1sannMMR7Dp-I7HqXUGju29MsOhyphenhyphen0KAxtUCN_YtYePlyYEYZnrCBXQET_37jciSXur3tq1jQgnE/s1600-h/100_5184.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256395669332268258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgsZ6XzkkwK5_VcCC9I2ONUfs5CDciTGOCsG3zR7sED-P6F-1Vaq05iJbgNb2KBXp8y1sannMMR7Dp-I7HqXUGju29MsOhyphenhyphen0KAxtUCN_YtYePlyYEYZnrCBXQET_37jciSXur3tq1jQgnE/s400/100_5184.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />I love how I got all the girls climbing the tires.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisktbhNAgaQSYy3jXy6IIeGv4A46oidH0ZiVRIhDvGj7biJanmYBzgriuVwLlwcvKxBsLrLT8dv6dX5dCYVgkJ3mg_Orq5i_z4R0MWmIsqvmk761OQLsk9zn_3x4xSAFsiAeLA_ZXDPYMn/s1600-h/100_5183.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256395679717561938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisktbhNAgaQSYy3jXy6IIeGv4A46oidH0ZiVRIhDvGj7biJanmYBzgriuVwLlwcvKxBsLrLT8dv6dX5dCYVgkJ3mg_Orq5i_z4R0MWmIsqvmk761OQLsk9zn_3x4xSAFsiAeLA_ZXDPYMn/s400/100_5183.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmRD6-hG3X3RKm1Q8wigZBa7jcEPjv9KEhxY31CwM811JA26ZSxthoujaigSZh0-9GGBLVluPrQE3W9TgAlmnz-VZuwlCYnsutPv3g8jLfz0CcScElnOYSEeDkYHxeE4OepyC76sm5HH90/s1600-h/100_5177.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256395683088720098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmRD6-hG3X3RKm1Q8wigZBa7jcEPjv9KEhxY31CwM811JA26ZSxthoujaigSZh0-9GGBLVluPrQE3W9TgAlmnz-VZuwlCYnsutPv3g8jLfz0CcScElnOYSEeDkYHxeE4OepyC76sm5HH90/s400/100_5177.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> More wonderful local produce.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycvJyMV_7ycBLjy6tvWKJ87GDv_vBAmzSSfnpN7WvK5lDjY9jsHjSH_OZX8GuuH3ClzlzHcrUQ1srhempEyeUNkBThO4rBR1rHV4y9hAbKMITLkh1lfzhUWK_KU9FWvbHCVM6_e2wbTH0/s1600-h/100_5185.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256395692580743586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycvJyMV_7ycBLjy6tvWKJ87GDv_vBAmzSSfnpN7WvK5lDjY9jsHjSH_OZX8GuuH3ClzlzHcrUQ1srhempEyeUNkBThO4rBR1rHV4y9hAbKMITLkh1lfzhUWK_KU9FWvbHCVM6_e2wbTH0/s400/100_5185.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />My first corn maze.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnVvxdqiH9moCrP9BQfCZUVoYwFa_A-MduaBbjipNaikXufUbQEUUjNLBgNNBmsEec0rr-1ceOFgH_ltDZPsovCfhTuIrVoyM9WSaTutsyGOIwdH3_pOlW9y3UqN00hKXlYBUDh3Bv7IkJ/s1600-h/100_5186.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256395693085378338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnVvxdqiH9moCrP9BQfCZUVoYwFa_A-MduaBbjipNaikXufUbQEUUjNLBgNNBmsEec0rr-1ceOFgH_ltDZPsovCfhTuIrVoyM9WSaTutsyGOIwdH3_pOlW9y3UqN00hKXlYBUDh3Bv7IkJ/s400/100_5186.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> That's my husband there at the entrance .</div><div> </div><div>Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadians.<br /><br /><div></div></div>

New Thanksgiving

We enjoyed one of the nicest fall days yesterday to celebrate Thanks Giving with my side of the family , well the ones that could be there , it was a great idea my SIL Janice had to spend some time at a local farm , I had never been to this one , it was a wonderful idea , full of fresh air , play a…

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