tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48875344647396641122024-02-18T22:34:18.350-08:00Spruced Up! (2spruceup4me)DIY, tutorials on decorating and furniture design.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-78317288997461478572017-02-26T23:52:00.001-08:002017-02-27T00:07:50.702-08:00Little Lori Logo I've spent the last couple of days doing a painted mural of Certified Tire's logo onto the wall in the lobby. They had previously had their logo on the wall in vinyl but it wouldn't stay stuck to the bumpy wall and the lettering would just fall off. <img id="id_d63a_68ee_932f_8ce0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr2YEObt260xCJAbrHyYeRlzxWGOcCy2gsU7WrhRHDhd0m1pfDFMc1sEVENBSmsfMNqCiXj601-2ztPSD-j6BtfdJ6ONhUjEkJ43yxOjEmlWxDM1KG9fDsrv7HmUAVm1_1W1NCoA1k6mg/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>I came in at the end of the work day on Saturday and worked late during the weekend so not to interrupt business during the day and so they would have full use back Monday morning. </div><img id="id_9b5e_1dc5_4db3_6910" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhudp0cjRIcFG9b61oEzlS7zGovHL3q37I6LzY5YzUds9aZMRp1-EY_LDgp3tTT6C-coqdVBUnEiX-99rG2SOobAk5oStv5fgadlWiDMYK6JpZJT5budjcAmAuFbMIbICd6iihQGImSfdo/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>Here is the before photo of the wall. It definitely needs something there. Here it is at another angle. </div><img id="id_9b12_9ff8_b92_698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsRqX1OIJgIhl-AvjLQLSj57yjizMjelprXlgWgMRws9XFYWOthWZKPh8KnblDrmMtKCA_Q3cjsuHsiO8bHSmfvFiFqtehyphenhyphenhQr8ChRXMTvKTsMmNw3qujQwrEKE8Nyb6DzeA8Jox4pJu4/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>It's a nice shop and the guys there have done a good job fixing my own car recently when the rear axle broke. </div><img id="id_df03_e98a_7b80_3436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAoECeDLSZVgngt8Ky5wNYsni1V2MIersieDlcRwl7SqURG7Ta8selfdquhXKaunTMTnwQgkEFkTQodpuN6Rr_gjKGQQiMBgmdVAzzE8bVrWREQepUhB5X_DuMy6VUBtp-ClU_05hHJ60/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>My husband took this photo of me while I was painting. I didn't know he did it until after. I am glad he did take it though, so often I am the one behind the camera. My kids know I get to do fun stuff but it makes it more special to have photographic evidence. </div><div><img id="id_4735_f862_bf4b_9695" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14ASjGVlHIj_hD2lB47lukDhbobhsIDcvL3fxX9WzEnhRbEzeSSejHHBKrmLOI4aJM1RuYKtRqlKv7Ge6GMki3wGEU9NxxCicFLjYWK2Ep72BoC-qfElcKWzHw61ahlpiSDlkbgYp6jg/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>The word Certified has a tiny white border.... definitely need a very steady hand to do the details. At one point in my life I lost the ability to use my right arm, it took nearly a year to get it to work again and it shook terribly for the longest time. It still shakes if I try to life something heavy or something over my head at times. I have kept practicing to get the full use of my arm back enough to paint detail again, I'm happy it's good to go and it's steady again. </div><div><img id="id_1b1f_9f46_3f9c_9359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidtNnqUGUh7qmvqHePmdQRy9bB94Yk4I5CmHYYP6gscC2i6MU9c31mE2gf4925fCVAIXVmYpD_MMRRa8o2CAGAm8vhyphenhyphen36xEkt6V5LkSsUXwrhI5dBg-3tuyeK30-uOMr7krPgEne4bvAM/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Here it is all done! Now when they open on Monday morning the place will have a little piece of my work up on the wall. </div><div><br></div><div>Have a wonderful week everyone!</div><div>Love Lori</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-73394505166158608022017-02-16T17:32:00.001-08:002017-02-16T17:32:50.473-08:00Surprise Salon Makeover A couple of good friends decided for Melissa's birthday to re-decorate her salon while she was out of town, as a surprise present. Here are a few before photos her daughter Jessica took. <div> </div><img id="id_93e3_11fe_151f_ba39" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF6gymW3v0mbmS2ye2lD3p0LScdO-o9V2N9CCQ3dSPqxOeM3K5Tmm_s_A1OJnEQz3UldvCkbS7uE-4qxpTBdt7Xylfu_jJZMLxum0L7r5W3l2EHP50oEscGMF42X7WKXl5ajg_ykjx014/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>As you come in her back was tilted to the door. Her room was bright and colorful but the color overload made the room feel smaller. </div><img id="id_3709_bab7_dbdf_7f57" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizaZQPNaK-Q_n9vUMXZTV91FDAnznfzPXkIIjkxp8v-Y1uEr_IbUaoEJC_1jNaegXe1gS4eM7m13fj42rJ6JEe37P8xfLdBqHSoBtontqSRPT9_Y92ddfhCOHGr_FV512VyqcIPc79N9c/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>On the other side of the room was all of her nail polishes and products. The totes didn't make it very easy to find exactly what you were looking for. </div><div><img id="id_6de7_5790_9986_5863" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwppBeWr75ZmFydbua46EOLjR4FpjDaQabSbuZ36p2Qbo7NP0dXAjCs3Z0gMQ9BIxkq-qeD6vKuKxDaQb35z18o7Y6t7ZQ6ZRcwC1Hs5fFmqStdlr-f1vi7P6RjRdCoACDWGOzsx2Y6As/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>In the corner is the pedicure chair, it looked like it had seen better days. The mirror above the chair was definitely from a few years back. </div><div><img id="id_952_ba0a_9256_5e3a" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77LhBTdce8FGtCjF2PoYyD_eHb1jH5GsXTaKfJnPdjUO2q8ymVbmtOGbltGkaA64JikxIPUzVZyjZVJlFDcNOyeIfZI6y25dIR6ra6WWnECOxud3DcLbKTbzD8pjLclhrJRR_8aDst5c/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>There were random chairs for guests and kids but it blocked the closet and it made the room not feel cohesive. I didn't do the room design, I only helped with a small amount of input and building the shelving. Everyone else did a phenomenal job getting it from idea to completion. I'm glad I just got to help out with my small part. Here are the after photos:</div><div> </div><img id="id_58d4_7cfb_6dce_fa16" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjavzg7vE1LWj6zmOo3qqjygNpiB7GOWT-8XA8j7Pp3eLOrMtLJ-fgjQR6IjmWbsqP6yRl-LNZb0v_YDudcR6LTsgAFAW_TJZCPT7-_AYZ43oapImlges7gQqPZhRF_Pu5_SR-OfEM9apQ/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>Now as you walk in, it's more open... this used to be her desk. No this comfortable bench greets you, as it sits below the shelves that hold the nail colors and nail powders. Here you can pick out your favorite colors and Melissa turns them into an absolute work of art. I need to get some pictures to show you of her nail designs, she is phenomenal! </div><img id="id_7fa_2006_b96e_2e0c" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY8PeMcuQZ4Kd3ZcCzayj6g959rkqXTsRLrH6SW0WmuxNFh6gv1JtFRvZWKjB953VduiREPCa-Pau_MWsWefBLVwtHQbVUivsD2Xs7YV0COV5VFsTo7hrFY0ak16wsqWIOqmiU41Se7BI/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>Across the room is her desk underneath beautiful lights that help illuminate her work area. All of her supplies are stored in the baskets up on the wall instead of in bins on the floor. </div><img id="id_2374_11d6_2300_9fa9" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-dxO56z_z3IrK155a912OE3dyBbHGNRUvP19WzEl3uABUaps0CnMxUWOlMvQvzF6QtGOUEJIGoESDjm_g9eMMjHFwsVMPvRoFVRATujs3NiF0fkdkfco7ppgPOlODfckDb1XlyBboqik/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>The cracked chair covering where the feet go has been refurbished and it looks new again. </div><img id="id_7bde_cb07_a07e_590a" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLwj9Ayqg1Up6oK8kDDifcpAYO8FKdosSZ9UyGfaHXGkzBgeEsfs2xQk4AUpbVYb07vcI1MRaDpqG-gxXuwCFtNJvAc5JhxilfRILfhlPNJZsVHWmn2DiI6b4gpSK9orlDkh07VBfmho/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>The closet doors that were in the way are gone and this cute pop of color matches the window across the room. </div><div> My puppy did help supervise me. (I'm in need of constant supervision) But my contribution was small.</div><div> Here is a shout out to all of those who made this room happen in just a few days while Melissa was away. It was so kind and considerate of them to try and do something so thoughtful for a wonderful lady. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Michelle Short </div><div>Jessica Blakely</div><div>Cory Short</div><div>Chelsey Ehlers </div><div>Kortney Harding </div><div>Autumn Harding </div><div>Bonnie Dubois </div><div>Dave Blakely </div><div><br></div><div> You all did an amazing job! </div><div><br></div><div>Have a great weekend everyone,</div><div>Love Lori. <br><div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-2516586359394009962017-02-10T21:20:00.001-08:002017-02-10T21:21:06.956-08:00Pirate playhouse I had the great pleasure of getting to transform this awesome playhouse into every young pirates dream. <img id="id_167f_f14a_7466_774b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ7kGofvyPtIqe3xfGJ_MU8UA2JYXr4aPLkuLaMGXWfqW3K2Yt3bfA2nAzG0SZ8LMyJlZRvtlgQLhMKZCaEtq0enoBEXbUWR__RBOKRp2YSX8Uax0muPzePCCbMu-IskOQF1Y7hp1S9ic/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> Here it is during construction. The talented guys at Millgate Homes did the construction and I came in later to give it some fun additional character. <img id="id_d587_f311_b8e3_1065" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71nEkCK4Srmv0mfRJEciYbx7-N5f7EwJ9Td9g43Im8hDaWByJ4imYaes0NooJFDY2s-_D_2lSBN9bePx-6is2GlM-fyltzfBxa3LlHRZo7dfDBGucnETfhhdCs2flAXIHbx1fxgJmEBc/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>Here are the bare bones, it was a whole lotta brown but it ended up looking much different. </div><div><img id="id_325c_52ba_f6d6_e20" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNPpREXA3FjSsLtGJC3Jokovsnz2Mxd0Rg7APlDK_3QHwsFTIWG7mAD_zyombKH7kbONzVfTvSVDYs73RBbIoJuJZ-i9TyLJhcPhca9f7EYr2TP6T0X4npLmNbdy2tu3UdIAUiKeC7lDM/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"></div><div>On the inside and outside I painted the brown to look like weathered old boards first. We wanted it to have that old pirate shack feel. I then came in and painted the porthole window and ghost ship inside. <br></div><div><img id="id_3a09_38b0_4fdf_dcf" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNGFpX72U41SU1ChImoza-d3J1-86kHd4zt4FxiGSGhZJD8ug_rA38qXHjZ45MPtu4NqgtBrzxlmgh6JvUOcjkPVO4-CSZM4RGqNOjyl_r0to4PFtMo5JjjNHd5Wdzca2DY7HqBe0MSzI/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Every pirate needs a treasure map! This fun family includes a kind daughter, several small boys and creative parents, we had fun including lots of surprises for the kids: including the rats. </div><div><img id="id_30bf_a11_6480_2848" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQBmP2Z2d5_WIYKzdnHEtyuATt5HaXvS_bCmHKWUt7EVsqmjP_826kll0HQhTg-IavxZjXTAiaoIclVpww-KjjvKHnIhbfKKmGjYx6CzIYJGblq0465Xar01tUY5KYdFGEXYmxioIj0ew/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>I think the rats are pretty cute additions to the house!</div><div><img id="id_c70d_179c_9c2d_8306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXSq1e6m8akLZeqkT8213F3_FgJZnaxvZ7t76XJZjofHLPex4-Cz8N0xh2lXjNNidBXfqo6fOuQMtrdEaalJ8ImiAnwCzz0wb5IjE9NuPFrIDFqo-Xsux8UxwHwANqC0l28Wk6kfxp_BM/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>They scurry and scamper across the floor. </div><div><img id="id_c042_e32f_3b33_9d87" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8suGDCC6vAOjSzdCqB6HYOuJEOBGToUYHiCivrLHIWHjK9JDIDH_yBzRxo9gWmOLoqa3wrvLmjTW0Tj2IKwMQWjnx_F_JVim7-30sf9Or1USQUDeJAOS3NSM1TDyiiORAibeYbFcy17c/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>They look like they are enjoying their new home! </div><div><img id="id_58c3_9322_c8c9_c61a" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9brOh1mH4UKVE_6DiXLAPys2Hr-kKNUYuA__Vs47utDiCNcUk9ndqhU0KhtZu1flO9cbMDZwzvzxIVIyF3ZizopI_NFeDp9iY4SVNG0nD64v6I6HvrxIXyC0BIzSwBVeZ2EetHdg2QI/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Now for the outside, they have treasure and a black crow, skull and swords and a sky. They have put up stars stickers on the sky for a neat glow at night!</div><div><img id="id_5387_727d_354_69c7" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZGKs4zttMpEMjUEyZSdYYn9JEOcPuvGCfexP1C9scNMtRgzMLijP5ogiwCJ7KHo306dflmER0k9Zlo7JvG9vD_fB3Sps9ehWcERiBEdnfQvs7cXdbNY1LM1HwybD7CPaMt_RMkv8AbM/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>This big Kracken is fun, he is ready to grab the ladder and climb up to the top of the crows nest. At night and aided by a black light the kraken gives off an intense glow. </div><img id="id_3182_5365_4342_e044" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_o8CNZNYD0P6TixgXVIGYR6D0NNF00woL_VD2LMhg3r9b2b8JelxEtXQtZtKjda36JXuE2vGxyliAJODumYGhN4R0MmqwonaxZOX-Xgx9J2jXT4cLAX9OLeBTdMAcDWxweOUAn1nMWJI/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><div>So much fun! The family had a great indoor turf installed and it was soft and fun to walk on. The boys at Backyard Greens did an excellent <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">job putting that in. </span>The grass is soft, even for the crabs who steal off with the treasure one coin at a time. <img id="id_11b8_227a_2a50_1530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKztEnmFPJe__13S-QU2JN8EUEIUOoNUQrgFT0GROLkJaeY3P201z-i3xzeWfQISIaJFOtdQRlUYOjnKQDRl8rBqZ168TDr1sZinUTrXGPFtGLfTprYleO2OX-Sa9LZuU5D9Pf32Ic1hU/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> </div><div>I tried to include lots of hidden little points of interest for the family. It made me so happy to have the kids pop in each day to see what I was working on. </div><img id="id_3088_2d49_b7be_a7b9" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoV-Nu4SP4LmCzvIar5JD4pJMTpZw8CdpXoNpSiMnW4zAKs9W6tcMrhyDLuwpcUQNUyjrEb6sfFPjWYxX2-0f3wuzfm0tnFyWzED5gNtT9sE29iNfsg3OP-AIo8sivs5NbsMim7vL0g-4/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>This crow stands guard, as well as the sign to warn people to stay away. </div><img id="id_b61b_bbc9_35c4_c5d3" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vpBfdC1O_TNWzehmLvpAQXJaEgGfK-khRU_atOEucXhyphenhyphencwDjYd4mmyj70KxOrBd1LC5KZWGg0pNTB_YNMGeGsLEeraAuh5N7ELVgzzxjEWzqVHik_offu1pAy2FU_irKozjU9XgeZD0/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>There are fun things to see all over the room. </div><img id="id_b0b8_fc71_d3cd_a685" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv4q6VadL9_3hNWfgHBk3HFtG6Z6wdKJkVkQJhBqK5K86PnhgZu4tnXDM6O8C4PObNKfiOmx9rTwptOn9fowngr8yty7QMopMCOlB2YYvfdgQh48vFVE3Nh5kdTqtpx1DOAR9GIoFkalk/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>A skull is a warning, with swords that also gives off an eerie glow. </div><img id="id_3dc0_f4a7_3c74_5276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgttDm1DtdsZeRLN5vbiJ27X6Vkem0JsgRbxYAyObavGtA3rf-xrx4_JdJRYpIBu9BQVJ0Ov9HA91H1YtXsc3tYcHul0H4fskf73UF1Lt4F_gaya3kpd4E5Jy4wjuNelk27NqL43_mGB5g/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> On the other side of the room is a rock climbing wall, painted like a cave. -I wish I had some more photos of that side of the room.... next week I will. I painted a few bat friends to climb up to. <img id="id_fc8b_e5d5_13c2_2773" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkFiHIBwRbN4KhG8NufSEVUCqr1oEwm0Vq2inVUNYHuSDwgF6D4lzXFyiSYFBcEUqteVWTe9TzwXqn6-Y5k6MEOqKUcx-yoY3uPef5MqAQvvavm-TH9lBr_jaf7H51WPI099OCAMDUvsU/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>It's always better to climb with friends! The family had so many great ideas and also let me incorporate a few of my own creative touches, they were an absolute <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">delight to work with. </span> </div><div>All together I think the room turned out awesome! I realize I need a few more photos of things I have accidentally left out, I'll get those next week and show you what else I have been up to in the room. </div><img id="id_2124_7384_12a2_2a8e" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3fNh_LDdEgqTZkDHACQVGeYlVI37Gs3yZq4-WeQkFMP6JDj8mHIa-_dOSEWgjc0izwcZheO60yugBqkdzF9cNbYGfqT1GH2NFzZCU6V8jUnZYHV21Nv3eVPjB9LVCibnbpIAiOqOIyEs/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>More to come! Please keep checking back.</div><div><br></div><div>Love, Lori </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-40130404801562103032017-02-03T17:50:00.001-08:002017-02-03T17:50:43.119-08:00Wood walls and soccer balls Hi everyone, <div><br></div><div> It's been a long time since I sat down to write a blog post. I have done some fun items for a really wonderful family and I want to show you how they are turning out. </div><div> First, they asked my husband and I to build a shiplap wall for their boys room. Isn't this grey shiplap fun? </div><img id="id_da97_46d9_ca8e_c471" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEkZcmi09LlIiLzNipApXctLDrHpYS2a_S63fg0bbFjd30xZ32SozbkcjXenq52V7TlZuUOQ8fKh1rl55_v6xoE6E3ci1aixV_D_1ATcbu1y2QqQak1jHKzTwlWxDSN8mvurrevXB_S8/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>It added some beautiful texture and dimension to the room. Next I chalked out the pattern for three of his favorite soccer logos to go on the wood wall. </div><img id="id_5c2c_1efe_b32e_5ec9" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrYhzRbhfKXd8ayyQHEMwbaGdOn5c7Pyzc0HMI9phsawmoaWzUKbyFjlPZWGwNRZL1Gqe1PiUkJzxw4C_RX52Yft4W5ey09CpDHijACp6C-grspFvrBmay6DtvmcYQ9LjHe8IUG4jIcU/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><div>I always swallow really hard when it's time to add the first paint, It's the point of no return. No mistakes and no drips is the goal. </div><img id="id_ede0_4860_aa79_5561" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXg6lpXz3SKaPx4nTUnChMzJeNXtju8_1Os5ZuJ6BiOXxjWQA0logfr3PPiLUx2wVzJm7Qj3o6WnIGYEpy7e7yujst6vHiYPoqj3LkzTLr5DlugzjhvlvItQuO7cBwoAyHVv_AKA5-_2g/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><div>My chalk lines are only a suggestion and not something that I follow religiously. Sometimes adaptations need to be made on the spot. </div><img id="id_cf67_2064_f62e_6bfb" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRPFMxnpA98kWxxHiu-97dzkcmc9x7HziEXLs8m6mZuT2fRhb-JAig1lWuVZpzr0rwOae-7ty-vz6kwiSZpx3Cbu-fbTNpSEGWDG3R4Ihk15sB4H3WycrNhDSt5u6loiAy7t6F9y6xB8/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>I work alone quite a bit so it was fun to have a friendly and furry little supervisor around. </div><img id="id_3dd2_2f06_8d6b_76c5" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyTV-22u7UugURP1FDBXJPlXpjixNI8AWcNNAAySesZOL-6c_rnSTxAs6Ni67M9zKyT3uAKw6Uwpuz1a_Tjh1ZAAr1N0-nUJfca3rdbOFvE2dmZagURcx9MTHAAZcYD3LTtlbOiOWTNo/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>So this is the finished product, here is Real Barcelona, Real Madrid and Real Salt Lake logos. This was a really fun project to do and I hope they are enjoying the room, as much as I enjoyed helping create it. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-5318469642288816142016-12-21T22:33:00.001-08:002016-12-21T22:33:36.162-08:00Table TroublesThis is my not so glamorous kitchen table. We debated long and hard if we even should bring it to our new house. Neither of us wanted to display beat up furniture <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">in a new home that we are so excited about. </span><img id="id_1f50_605e_cc7b_d5d6" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnWb0Ff8iM9_PThsYtJ8PnUt2EPy_01FmYvdZtsBhVkouJ8e4ZCRKuACnGy-OgRj4JK6I_ry38M87uWvKP8VOaRh2RBxyzqCYG81u7iJi-tIxYkO9R_pgVzsZJncuZaxvgk542QLWQ9Is/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>I'm going to show you the good, bad and ugly of this project from start to finish. This one may take awhile because I've never worked on a piece in this bad shape before. The chairs are half black and half white because the white ones have primer on them. We purchased the chairs from a yard sale. The table was my Mother-in-law's table many years ago, it has sustained a lot of damage over the decades. </div><img id="id_9986_abc7_ad5d_4603" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifMEdp69ggOEQxHU61zXrkDX0rWtZGWCbtUFFVgX0Fb6FJOUCeqJKYsP-Av2fHmsXopEkG4fzWZatu91S5jhIeblWimhncYRsL_OYjF4XUXwJ8_a1Uh4kViNu7ZVdQAwkQ3Hq30QdsmnA/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>It's not a solid top table and water damage from spills & heat (possibly from a rogue pizza box) has caused the lamanate top to raise and split and show the particle board underneath. The table is the texture of sawdust underneath the flaking off wood. </div><img id="id_74d4_46d4_898b_19e1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg_laRI5vSzYL7X7qB7SlbnywfK0dpFfq3W0lq7i1cu0CK21diwUy0A7Wad5p-LUALvXvPn38mibQOzgTikkCgbHhlEmONPd0pF2BAYmq5AAapsYH2ACJOh8l4uy5o-tWZo42CDzO4mic/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>The white paint on the table is from other projects past, it's been a table I used in my Saratoga Springs home when my kids were very small and we did many art projects on top of it. I no longer do art on the kitchen table (most of the time) and my kids are older so I think it's time to re-finish this into something beautiful.</div><div> I have at least two other wood tables at my house right now, and all are in better shape than this one -I'm a bit of a furniture hoarder- and my husband has asked me many times why I am saving this one. The answer is complicated, I like the size and shape of this one, and I want the challenge of seeing if I can repair something in such bad shape. </div><div> I refinished this one for a friend a couple of years ago. Her table is the same design but her table was solid wood and it was without major damage. </div><img id="id_bc95_2d05_64d8_486b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsC2ZGwMjAchwqM-ormWXvRdx9Lo8i1r9tucKaft_Rel-JS-Ar-zWOG7Y2SrG3wwcquYwWPXcNmWKna7iTOZPI_LxINlHn-jyEwhImOOW3Bq0vihsdBgFUVqeRLEqIQLjDFPlwckYOYOY/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>I have a plan for my damaged table, it may take awhile since my workspace is still upside down. Moving to a new home is awesome but my wood shop at home will be non working for several more months, my husband is planning on insulating and putting in dry wall before he wants me to use it. I'm planning on taking these pieces to the basement and painting in a makeshift spray booth down there, until my workshop is done. </div><div> Do you remember my media center I refinished? Here is a refresher picture if you missed it. <img id="id_16_6364_bcf0_adb2" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNYgxbFQyenJpyof1vSW4pqDYzzuDER8IQgZ0_tboC-AQxX8OMEUCrnFfY4eZBj3KNynMIbpRT2sATV-78IwXxF-fpuygIq2sqKxuY6-uAtbPh6aAN2oPpcIubqa34UB2-p4KovRf3-Y/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> </div><div>I want to do my kitchen table to coordinate with the media center and with my kitchen. I want to do the base of the table in the antique white of my kitchen <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">cabinets, and the chairs in the blue metallic of my media center, with a dark stained table top. </span></div><img id="id_8228_ed8d_3e29_9418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBvt70ohCR_FXs8aJTksCoxauDY2f-5lZYkc-hFXbNT41MI0kdDFBAqAfEKatVjZ21BBuRGQuYOEN2zZx1HbLUNiKeIaSQsq3oasAdINGyr82creLKn4KCTTyuPye-p5vrfmdx22sQOU8/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"> <div>The damage to the table top is very severe but I want to see if I can pull off a repair miracle. It's not the table I ultimately want for my dining room. The table I really want is one I want to build myself, with very plush tufted formal dining chairs. It's going to be down the road a long ways so this is an interim piece. For today and the next little bit, a tablecloth makes most of the badness go away.<img id="id_7dba_2d79_5167_6487" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl9NJ3-B-kcMPk7SVdUQIDi9esme5Z4jkWlvkAnDCXLO7t-NLQa_D5IRWitQQs4dVkrvCYFrDXZ76Jl-QNl3o5CbE1sha-VDpjv231KE-4GXJpDMuneEbBDyHOxU6HMFZ7vs8lCzkEFV4/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"></div><div>I am definitely going to start with getting all the chairs one color. I have a few other projects outside the home coming up, these ones are incredibly fun and exciting, I can't wait to show you! </div><div><br></div><div> Have a very Merry Christmas! </div><div><br></div><div>Love, Lori </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-9530627978815398062016-12-14T13:58:00.002-08:002016-12-14T15:48:17.311-08:00game room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So about 11pm I got a wild hair to paint an elephant on my wall. I asked my husband. (while he was sleeping, and he said it was ok, lol) I had some spray paint at home so I jumped into it right before the kids went to school. I started spraying blues and teal colors on the wall. This is the wall before I started.</div>
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Moving boxes, boring chairs and my ceiling fan waiting to be hung up. I had a few cans of spray paint so I started but I quickly ran out. I had to make a quick trip to The Home Depot to get a few supplies. I have done some spray painting on canvas at home but this is my first spray painting on a wall. I wanted to see how it would work with adding details. I have painted several murals but this is the first 100% out of spray paint. </div>
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After it being super bright and colorful, I muted down the blues, purples and teals. I like the more muted colors better. My oldest said "let's talk about the elephant in the room" lol, she's so corny.</div>
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There is still SO MUCH I want to learn about using spray paint to do murals, I'm still more comfortable with using a brush and paint, but it's good to start somewhere. This is the kids game room tonight.... much more interesting than the boring wall. My kids and sister asked what the LHD stands for, I just added designs after my name to go with my blog and instagram.<br />
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Here is the elephant from several angles. I'm not sure if I am satisfied with it or if I will paint on him some more. I was going for an urban jungle theme.... I might add more to the other walls and then come back and tinker with him more or I might leave it for awhile until I get what my husband calls a "creative seizure".</div>
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For scale here are my kids, Adventure Baby 10 and Danger Baby 7</div>
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They can have something funky in their game room. Danger Baby came home from school and said it was "freaking awesome" so I think she approves. </div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";">We closed on our house this week and got the keys. We are excited to be home owners again and not renters anymore. After a million trips to Home Depot and Target, I have some hardware to hang up my curtains and details</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"> In case you missed it, here is the last project I finished before we closed up shop for a bit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"> Here is one of my daughters rooms, my other girls room mirrors it with the pass way between. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"> My girls have always slept in the same room. We tried having them in separate rooms before but they kept getting sad and coming in with us until we put them back together. They are getting older (7&10) and now they want their own rooms but still be able to be close. So we added a half-door opening for between their walls. Someday I will close it in with a bookcase that is a secret opening for a hidden passageway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"> I can't lift all the heavy things because of my bad back, so I am doing decorating duty. "Danger Baby" my 7 year old wants a pink princess room so here is a sampling of how it is coming together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";">"Adventure Baby" is 10 and she wants a teenage vintage hippy type bedroom. So here is that dresser I got (for free, it's an older Ikea one) and I turned it into a VW Bus design. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"> I will try to post more each day as I get things done and organized. I'm excited to be able to paint, decorate and design my own place for a little bit. Since most of my tools are in transit, I don't know when I will be building again, I hope soon! I really do love getting my hands dirty. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";">Love, Lori </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-7764190073064838182016-10-06T20:23:00.001-07:002016-10-06T20:23:48.814-07:00A little birdhouse in your soulToday I will be starting on a birdhouse I've been commissioned to make. It's not really a birdhouse but more of a bird condo. I don't have any pictures of it on hand to show you but I do have pencil sketching sour in my shop that I will post later. <div><br></div><div> I was looking online for some examples of other bird dwellings for multiple bird friends. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJJdBvlIjBqFK_7mehKMLl0_5g1qhEugwx8_lNVdvOG6oHldjrodc_IeWcb4IXvEahcoR5MZ7TnXfZGLV3jJXhM4lEGGd-lzPHHlEYw6R20R8U9xJEUKEEHJGZAMfQuBqQ-9WlBa6fzdw/s640/blogger-image--170558654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJJdBvlIjBqFK_7mehKMLl0_5g1qhEugwx8_lNVdvOG6oHldjrodc_IeWcb4IXvEahcoR5MZ7TnXfZGLV3jJXhM4lEGGd-lzPHHlEYw6R20R8U9xJEUKEEHJGZAMfQuBqQ-9WlBa6fzdw/s640/blogger-image--170558654.jpg"></a>It's going into winter here but this sweet lady (who I am making it for), is happy to get it anytime. She is such a doll and a great friend! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1TLBoOlmsLpPcypcKAp8HIzjMVRVy-7W8l7bJuXTYVv_6EYxegnrl997mRdO9SZ7149kXLsJGUbOeHIJsPniHOfCwsFNm6Ei8SNiWa65mbmR8nQL-HtyfHKv068SHwTstf1bx6DCet4/s640/blogger-image-1159228099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1TLBoOlmsLpPcypcKAp8HIzjMVRVy-7W8l7bJuXTYVv_6EYxegnrl997mRdO9SZ7149kXLsJGUbOeHIJsPniHOfCwsFNm6Ei8SNiWa65mbmR8nQL-HtyfHKv068SHwTstf1bx6DCet4/s640/blogger-image-1159228099.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here are a few more examples of other birdhouses. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV7ezRzVH7hTJX1fGemxXx2P7Rjxzy3ksDUMKObj-pDguI4te3UGaDzFoDGXhlc6AL0OTqj_wQSUienvlUhw9iBNmZIvI5GaZr0wPotlhWD0KNaEDSjgWvi8SqLzJ3FpKTsJrm1BsSK6o/s640/blogger-image-336423282.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV7ezRzVH7hTJX1fGemxXx2P7Rjxzy3ksDUMKObj-pDguI4te3UGaDzFoDGXhlc6AL0OTqj_wQSUienvlUhw9iBNmZIvI5GaZr0wPotlhWD0KNaEDSjgWvi8SqLzJ3FpKTsJrm1BsSK6o/s640/blogger-image-336423282.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am going to be taking some items out to our human house we are building for our family. It's getting closer to being done. We hopefully will be in by Thanksgiving! I have some fun things I plan on doing for that once we are in. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm also working on some fun metal art coming up! I can't wait to show you that. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSBKWERKbbW0LvauNM7NoifjYYd4pSz_NwkMbHA9bxV75x9wN80CfJrQh55tMQdgfUb0-j7l9vI9uMi7ZYzDO8FYnsPBlRNvZoN0QYZp5bVAeTeO3xuFTMoo6ddNvc0eThdNpsJ1TMzZ4/s640/blogger-image-2021489440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSBKWERKbbW0LvauNM7NoifjYYd4pSz_NwkMbHA9bxV75x9wN80CfJrQh55tMQdgfUb0-j7l9vI9uMi7ZYzDO8FYnsPBlRNvZoN0QYZp5bVAeTeO3xuFTMoo6ddNvc0eThdNpsJ1TMzZ4/s640/blogger-image-2021489440.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have a couple of different styles I'm cooking up. Some that are more design and some that are more pictures. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisPk2PbVIaDeAd9IMmlrQVrbbYh90wK_Xc27zutJ0F6h8b_9plzleYh12U84lkY0yyCRTssw_If0k47v61V-4tpT4A617KSjitO-lVSFOP0sARUwO0TFjFSchuhyPCDbSdbYAsOuOKM0I/s640/blogger-image-495451186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisPk2PbVIaDeAd9IMmlrQVrbbYh90wK_Xc27zutJ0F6h8b_9plzleYh12U84lkY0yyCRTssw_If0k47v61V-4tpT4A617KSjitO-lVSFOP0sARUwO0TFjFSchuhyPCDbSdbYAsOuOKM0I/s640/blogger-image-495451186.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have also been dying to get back to doing some fine art on canvas. Canvas is where I started out decades ago. In the winter I would be in my parents garage painting and freezing until they purchased me an oil heater. I spent many years staying up late into the night painting in that tiny garage. (I think some of them are still out there) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a great weekend everyone! Happy Art-tober </div></div></div></div></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Love Lori </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-87257337632320242612016-10-05T15:02:00.001-07:002016-10-05T15:02:10.570-07:00New Age Commercial SignI am excited to show you the sign that we have been working on. <div> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">My friends Brian and Melissa are building a wellness and massage therapy center in American Fork, Utah and they have asked me to help with a few items for their offices. Their office is so beautiful and they have put a lot of hard work into it. I hope to show you more of that later.</span><div> I have been helping with getting their signs and vinyl logos on the building. This is the design idea I drew up for the outside of their business that will hang on the exterior brick wall. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZCFMPNDkCWhQ5SHOQGYkPLTzGbeOydrwoRXMwPtH37tRGtBkoZ3a3gX9_lGWKb45J2ZBdyR2h-7QxpoVy2vjNKZsHbHbbsuEmOL5BxyVcv9jlxnGVrAQmp6gelVHMcGospOXPlfTbi4/s640/blogger-image-863666507.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZCFMPNDkCWhQ5SHOQGYkPLTzGbeOydrwoRXMwPtH37tRGtBkoZ3a3gX9_lGWKb45J2ZBdyR2h-7QxpoVy2vjNKZsHbHbbsuEmOL5BxyVcv9jlxnGVrAQmp6gelVHMcGospOXPlfTbi4/s640/blogger-image-863666507.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After getting the wood pieces cut, stained and assembled we also did the laser cut metal and wood letters. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg27OKZDW7001pxFFcJXlsVmOCuFNpHJJ2cNJsVuoe2UOY6lQMHpqCrUuPCxXTr6mTKN3Ab5ohef9hTfCWzHvyhAOhuyQncNgp4XWpADeHWWvr6Xr_28c6QnlxIas14vnPWHPNtB-RNWsg/s640/blogger-image-511036906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg27OKZDW7001pxFFcJXlsVmOCuFNpHJJ2cNJsVuoe2UOY6lQMHpqCrUuPCxXTr6mTKN3Ab5ohef9hTfCWzHvyhAOhuyQncNgp4XWpADeHWWvr6Xr_28c6QnlxIas14vnPWHPNtB-RNWsg/s640/blogger-image-511036906.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lots of adhesives, many trips to Home Depot, and Lowe's, a lot of pressure and time later, we had the sign on it's way. My partner in design, Rebecca, is helping me with putting this sign together. I need to get a really good photo of us not covered in stain or adhesives before I'll post a picture though. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhIfQzB8rUNfLIIJX9rpvWfJDQu0jX2ZQVZ5ujWtM0Hm7TqXa0lGKTjjB7gnrwkuyYtBIKKmAtyOkEClRkGI60ZeZ38v50kdm48XsrY-Q7Wc7e4Z2Mb1fPo-hlqAxTetZKpVFo9blzf3Y/s640/blogger-image--594549489.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhIfQzB8rUNfLIIJX9rpvWfJDQu0jX2ZQVZ5ujWtM0Hm7TqXa0lGKTjjB7gnrwkuyYtBIKKmAtyOkEClRkGI60ZeZ38v50kdm48XsrY-Q7Wc7e4Z2Mb1fPo-hlqAxTetZKpVFo9blzf3Y/s640/blogger-image--594549489.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The wood cut outs helped give the sign some depth and shadow. The metal on top adds a bit of flare! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPEV5pzJRFWtBwF8vriO0L7a_tTCW9D1uKA_u8toVCK1Zi0-RDcVY2lnXace7iilihUAMCsDraM-AlsvRtyPnkxsJubVUtUody6goPsVXEggGuyzxhQ7i0qGb7NajcCU90wU38tx7UlwA/s640/blogger-image--506265950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPEV5pzJRFWtBwF8vriO0L7a_tTCW9D1uKA_u8toVCK1Zi0-RDcVY2lnXace7iilihUAMCsDraM-AlsvRtyPnkxsJubVUtUody6goPsVXEggGuyzxhQ7i0qGb7NajcCU90wU38tx7UlwA/s640/blogger-image--506265950.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The wood is still wet from the outdoor top coat sealer in these pictures but it should dry to a nice semi-gloss finish. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijfmE4TStmXU-kVcdQaw5TaU0oyg79vIVMhHmTT48eqN4AIADjSGcq6gVn3yETlHj6GHQm2peqvROHCPPyklKjfQ7Tsah0mwZV9CohOh8k4iYFDb2E6NHNAz8_Zfjg8-io31RZUFcIcME/s640/blogger-image-61715203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijfmE4TStmXU-kVcdQaw5TaU0oyg79vIVMhHmTT48eqN4AIADjSGcq6gVn3yETlHj6GHQm2peqvROHCPPyklKjfQ7Tsah0mwZV9CohOh8k4iYFDb2E6NHNAz8_Zfjg8-io31RZUFcIcME/s640/blogger-image-61715203.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The weather started getting rough outside so we brought it inside to dry. 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I'm excited to do this commercial project and I hopefully have another big one in January coming up. What do you think, do you like the sign? Please leave comments or share if you like it to keep me active in your FB feed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Love, Lori</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-27761829565486948012016-09-18T19:38:00.001-07:002016-09-18T19:43:53.349-07:00Halloween ChairHi everyone!<br>
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Sorry it's been such a long time since I did a blog post. I am in a constant battle between my bad back and trying to be productive. I have also been juggling back to school schedules and karate for my girls alone, while the husband has been working away. </div>
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I have been finishing up a few items for friends and I just finished this pressed back chair for my Mother-in-Law. <br>
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Here is what the chair looked like before. It is one of those detailed oak chairs that were pretty popular a few years ago but are becoming more of a rarity now. </div>
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Shirley gave me a lot of fun ideas of what she liked & found on Pinterest, then she gave me creative license to use my own artistic eye. I wanted to bring out the fun details of leaves and acorns in the back of the seat. </div>
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Dark waxing wouldn't do because some of the grooves were too shallow, this is where a sharpie (several sharpies) and lots of hours went into getting the details. The dark wax did help to enhance it when it was done but most of it needed more attention to detail. </div>
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The middle section to me looks like long finger bones, fun and creepy. Then I added words and a pumpkin on the seat.</div>
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I think it goes well with her home decorations. </div>
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Shirley always does a great job decorating for every holiday. </div>
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Here is a little clown, resting his tired bones!<br>
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I was at first worried that the antique white details were too much for her decor but when I got it there, it matched perfectly. </div>
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She has every corner adorned in spooky decor to delight the senses, most of it she has made herself! </div>
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Everywhere you look it's a feast for the eyes! </div>
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She likes miniatures as much as I do, so there are quite a few treasures hidden in each display. </div>
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All of her items are consistent with a fun, vintage Halloween theme! Check out these pillows! I love these so much, especially the cat faces. </div>
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My husband loves going home to see how she has it fixed up so nicely! Once we finish moving, I hope to decorate more like this. I just need to convince the kids to help me keep the house clean! </div>
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So there are a few candid house shots from her place. </div>
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There is really so much more I could show you! </div>
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Literally every corner of her place is beautifully decorated and it should be in a magazine! </div>
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Christmas is coming and her decorations for that are just as fabulous but Halloween is my favorite for decorations. </div>
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Oh, P.S. I'm excited I got a stamp to start putting on my furniture and designs! Here is the first item I have made that I have been able to stamp. It went on the bottom of the chair. From now on, my larger items will get this stamp & maybe I will get a small stamp for my little design items in the future. </div>
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So from beginning to end, I think it turned out pretty cute. I'm happy with it and I think Shirley is too.<br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-10768204254666309992016-06-26T07:34:00.001-07:002016-06-26T07:51:50.180-07:00Dallin's Outdoor sectionalFirst, I have to say that I know a LOT of incredibly talented people. This post is about my friend Dallin's outdoor sectional he made from pallet wood. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirmDr4AuRokG8S2GmFhyBjFWGoKgDDCczP_K7SExNYFbIUy9h9KQx57g1UpN9fDmhdKjFWdh8AR2tJhPza71e3gNIb3IeK91FH_7VciZVBchajABVv3NugO4QlFe-vH-BYhtBPJl7qsM8/s640/blogger-image--891028522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirmDr4AuRokG8S2GmFhyBjFWGoKgDDCczP_K7SExNYFbIUy9h9KQx57g1UpN9fDmhdKjFWdh8AR2tJhPza71e3gNIb3IeK91FH_7VciZVBchajABVv3NugO4QlFe-vH-BYhtBPJl7qsM8/s640/blogger-image--891028522.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am generally not a fan of pallets, they have oils and paints in them that dull the blades on power tools. They are hard to work with and to tear apart. That being said, there are ways of working with them to save your tools, and this project he did may just make it worth saving pallets for!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-MV1_mhBw6VXmPIlEbpKhwXUFJaZcbanAbk17Vj8CrBSMIUui-dBN5x2o7_HcB-9wFPavUNtKafJPaLHaWweFzM7_rv9nKOBIf88f7ZWtcK68kRUx47sBy5M0nJnxIqz0msmbJqfHQ4/s640/blogger-image-1948016022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-MV1_mhBw6VXmPIlEbpKhwXUFJaZcbanAbk17Vj8CrBSMIUui-dBN5x2o7_HcB-9wFPavUNtKafJPaLHaWweFzM7_rv9nKOBIf88f7ZWtcK68kRUx47sBy5M0nJnxIqz0msmbJqfHQ4/s640/blogger-image-1948016022.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After he tore them all down, he rebuilt them into a fantastic outdoor sofa sectional. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkFc5qyuIXx3AnrLvm3Ggt2T-W5FUjjiwFJfRu-UkEQ9lbaFOzfYkNi9cWHOqo3O9bQ6ktOnYC3cCrZGb7nNsB40wR00b1ZdYQfXZWjEaIGwwKUSxuaKrniD2bqiCatix6whIFbj9x_T8/s640/blogger-image--1553455469.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkFc5qyuIXx3AnrLvm3Ggt2T-W5FUjjiwFJfRu-UkEQ9lbaFOzfYkNi9cWHOqo3O9bQ6ktOnYC3cCrZGb7nNsB40wR00b1ZdYQfXZWjEaIGwwKUSxuaKrniD2bqiCatix6whIFbj9x_T8/s640/blogger-image--1553455469.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">He also made a very cool propane feature out of pallets to go with it. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1aVJ1RyYVutoTayzSQ6wQtW5N3VSnD6quYSop48TBth5xWPKch4edPEaV-6uUagEdAOQ2qVDyqO0ZPmU6jwkSdYOKacXwEbZ-mzG4daTcPoZshHAMLe-GPoWVKoJGVaGFPHoYoQfQH14/s640/blogger-image--954833670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1aVJ1RyYVutoTayzSQ6wQtW5N3VSnD6quYSop48TBth5xWPKch4edPEaV-6uUagEdAOQ2qVDyqO0ZPmU6jwkSdYOKacXwEbZ-mzG4daTcPoZshHAMLe-GPoWVKoJGVaGFPHoYoQfQH14/s640/blogger-image--954833670.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The dedication and hours that he put into this project are definitely something to be admired! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNkNx0-9qljKvQqFMBAVUGk1aGWLZEM1d1jm80V8Y1nTrTk_Ham-tPN36uc1830beSjNg6e0UEQcBbF4O43k9zw5PvYGT_N3kIqhdvlUbjp-8_S1IiHmOOeZCmJnPrcR6lVe8WXOFcDCs/s640/blogger-image-2088909330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNkNx0-9qljKvQqFMBAVUGk1aGWLZEM1d1jm80V8Y1nTrTk_Ham-tPN36uc1830beSjNg6e0UEQcBbF4O43k9zw5PvYGT_N3kIqhdvlUbjp-8_S1IiHmOOeZCmJnPrcR6lVe8WXOFcDCs/s640/blogger-image-2088909330.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The beauty of this old wood in a new design is what keeps bringing people back to using pallets, there is nothing like it. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjluF2s_P59WfN0CzXgO0ekkNR7B0xKRsM15PE-CDQIhO8BQlMgIVTD964KZRHOSjjRXfzD5iEQ-d7ZNSYnnkXQv0RRQ2ioRRmP8bAyTGWQvZWkn4LFjiHBOaQXxcDIeDMIKsVADgRTutM/s640/blogger-image-1983603352.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjluF2s_P59WfN0CzXgO0ekkNR7B0xKRsM15PE-CDQIhO8BQlMgIVTD964KZRHOSjjRXfzD5iEQ-d7ZNSYnnkXQv0RRQ2ioRRmP8bAyTGWQvZWkn4LFjiHBOaQXxcDIeDMIKsVADgRTutM/s640/blogger-image-1983603352.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is Dallin hard at work. We go to BYU together and he is rocking his man bun for the photo. (Photos courtesy of Dallin and his lovely wife) <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcM3aoaIcaK-NQTsshD8a7BRoJ-CD7hzGRiZan_OQokt5BvPV96253_WVCv6TcUx2wqkz9TIPe9_RnENZRWQq3IMeK4LpRd9_8xEvg4pCWNuek5UM2q3fLQ0SS77HGmlawFkUzKRz3e9o/s640/blogger-image--879245599.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcM3aoaIcaK-NQTsshD8a7BRoJ-CD7hzGRiZan_OQokt5BvPV96253_WVCv6TcUx2wqkz9TIPe9_RnENZRWQq3IMeK4LpRd9_8xEvg4pCWNuek5UM2q3fLQ0SS77HGmlawFkUzKRz3e9o/s640/blogger-image--879245599.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Look how gorgeous this turned out!!! Stained a beautiful and rich color and then cushions and pillows added for comfort and beauty. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2UwyY8c72u3hCLgTnDjouDRqd962YA8-0l7Cjx5ElscRJcoWPFJPqAqOC73EnjRRrotGJraxRm01sMxUzjzNzvWKAbbgk54JX4Yx9etVWYgbur9qxo2sLSx-rsny2LejO4j4k5U_06go/s640/blogger-image--1042629003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2UwyY8c72u3hCLgTnDjouDRqd962YA8-0l7Cjx5ElscRJcoWPFJPqAqOC73EnjRRrotGJraxRm01sMxUzjzNzvWKAbbgk54JX4Yx9etVWYgbur9qxo2sLSx-rsny2LejO4j4k5U_06go/s640/blogger-image--1042629003.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Again great job Dallin! You have a lot of talent. I think this free pallet project is definitely the best one I have ever seen. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0nWVPmxiynkD41oDVrji8s_TiJS93XilRxAduto36tb-tuZKceZrH4hUp0Vepo8Jkna9R2P0yd-r-vxfZ58Ul08ZxmuOu21VI8ovmucDgemITq3U6I06vh_MQpLMttamhIQwL2YvW_8o/s640/blogger-image-389092137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0nWVPmxiynkD41oDVrji8s_TiJS93XilRxAduto36tb-tuZKceZrH4hUp0Vepo8Jkna9R2P0yd-r-vxfZ58Ul08ZxmuOu21VI8ovmucDgemITq3U6I06vh_MQpLMttamhIQwL2YvW_8o/s640/blogger-image-389092137.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I hope your family can enjoy it for many years to come! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> If any of you are working on projects and want to share them, I would love to see what you are up to! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sincerely,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lori Hatfield </div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-39378413146381009072016-06-14T06:33:00.001-07:002016-06-14T07:00:54.439-07:00Real WallHere is another project for the Parade of Homes., I was able to help with<div> This family is very into sports, especially soccer. Danielle with Cahoon interiors designed a fun room with that in mind. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3VKbrz5KvQ6hbNY6qT2crOl0GMfOSP6XHUTCXgG2pYvAHiCz5TXnzvgmupLTfc3MYfheLPooEiM529EbKCqd2dq2HZQWUqbUNCl2r2CL1rDMrlVlrmUcz_oBLU4-rFxYgoU6izijEhn4/s640/blogger-image--857845607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3VKbrz5KvQ6hbNY6qT2crOl0GMfOSP6XHUTCXgG2pYvAHiCz5TXnzvgmupLTfc3MYfheLPooEiM529EbKCqd2dq2HZQWUqbUNCl2r2CL1rDMrlVlrmUcz_oBLU4-rFxYgoU6izijEhn4/s640/blogger-image--857845607.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She picked out fun colors and textures to go into this adorable boys bedroom. My part of the room was to paint the soccer logo and grain stripe on this brick wall. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I have done murals before but this was my first on brick. It was something I really wanted to do. Several months ago I posted about what designs I want to do in my future home using brick. Here is a link to that post if you are curious. <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">http://2spruceup4me.blogspot.com/2016/03/bricks-and-lofts.html (You probably will need to copy and paste the web address, I couldn't get it to attach the link.)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrXKweeW1LRLoorrfcG0n5IE_xWGRyzpgvbyJJtpowzrj-zj0QyrI1WEI6ntYZUa3S38thrryppvJ5RwWFM21frMiO3D8vVssLjwYwQih8MIwVwa_H3NUCanlWrFRcwy4e2uinmgFSpQ/s640/blogger-image-637120098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrXKweeW1LRLoorrfcG0n5IE_xWGRyzpgvbyJJtpowzrj-zj0QyrI1WEI6ntYZUa3S38thrryppvJ5RwWFM21frMiO3D8vVssLjwYwQih8MIwVwa_H3NUCanlWrFRcwy4e2uinmgFSpQ/s640/blogger-image-637120098.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is the room during construction. I think it's fun to see the before and after shots of any piece. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBuE1J_gS6neF450a8tAcRezg6NW0tGOjGQaYJMJd_SlhiObeifDu8Ue2dY49GhC-YVQ88QVtWzsYGjgZExRZtUho2BT_z_frSq8ojSUM0A7gZ5cBH5_F8y_FYlnO3u0DJAGW_934cghU/s640/blogger-image--729148742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBuE1J_gS6neF450a8tAcRezg6NW0tGOjGQaYJMJd_SlhiObeifDu8Ue2dY49GhC-YVQ88QVtWzsYGjgZExRZtUho2BT_z_frSq8ojSUM0A7gZ5cBH5_F8y_FYlnO3u0DJAGW_934cghU/s640/blogger-image--729148742.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I like to take pictures during the mid-process as well, just to show some of the detailing that goes into the work. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I really enjoy how it turned out. I love that aged brick look that we achieved in the final result after it was weathered and distressed. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhftgzgYs50qI206zx82NfIsDzfpfAx_hhQlscDwmPSVORRi7elcarvSZRQjWdiWvts1S5VRMrIkxM8wUr9wNg8g0o_QoBKWU2d6xelMAjaEWARW9FjruuxGAaQDd2bVsJAgqK_indHYFQ/s640/blogger-image--1146923227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhftgzgYs50qI206zx82NfIsDzfpfAx_hhQlscDwmPSVORRi7elcarvSZRQjWdiWvts1S5VRMrIkxM8wUr9wNg8g0o_QoBKWU2d6xelMAjaEWARW9FjruuxGAaQDd2bVsJAgqK_indHYFQ/s640/blogger-image--1146923227.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks Danielle for this fun project. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is the floor decal as well I was able to help with. My sister Michelle was able to get me connected with a designer at her work and together we made this happen. (Thanks sis!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbpTr4GMRea716DqRRavQu9fVV9h2j57R3FkT3JM7yu6DIc4DR5JZrNXmPKcNKKCM-qVYZx2UFbW5lhQel4tVoq-NB0qNZCShotqHKHP53HaZWbI9dXe9yzJ5epalCJTX1ATfrXqqrF00/s640/blogger-image-1342504144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbpTr4GMRea716DqRRavQu9fVV9h2j57R3FkT3JM7yu6DIc4DR5JZrNXmPKcNKKCM-qVYZx2UFbW5lhQel4tVoq-NB0qNZCShotqHKHP53HaZWbI9dXe9yzJ5epalCJTX1ATfrXqqrF00/s640/blogger-image-1342504144.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It added a pop of fun color to this beautiful sports court. Pure Haven Homes and Cahoon Interiors did a great job with build and design. </div></div></div></div></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-48003547138188783602016-06-12T21:53:00.001-07:002016-06-13T10:22:48.349-07:004 year old princess!Danielle with Cahoon Interiors had an idea for doing the most perfect pink princess room. Here is how it turned out. My contribution is the night stand, mirror and dresser for this room. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjASVknZJw1b5bPWYvyZu0MRQqxTYM6FakbeNYbXyWmSr0vlvxYimZKjZjQ5v3qHU0ksw4wX2-3XKHTlsLAD4TzrZMqoIoyR-FXXAcunxSsJPCnYjLZjNqmRLTmhLOJGWWLyBanfrhHZ14/s640/blogger-image-2092183319.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjASVknZJw1b5bPWYvyZu0MRQqxTYM6FakbeNYbXyWmSr0vlvxYimZKjZjQ5v3qHU0ksw4wX2-3XKHTlsLAD4TzrZMqoIoyR-FXXAcunxSsJPCnYjLZjNqmRLTmhLOJGWWLyBanfrhHZ14/s640/blogger-image-2092183319.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The dresser is more silver with gold highlights and the mirror is golden with silver highlights. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRiid-qMDdmvxNhH8WdQ4YmF4QxyFCj1VvwnukBxLpEijn6eu-CTJWcgqeD1SchyRsVevniEl_Mjbjhoz1SCDKn86nwyXvFt2yhom6gUbPWl_nY8WtgjJwcpNGWOEO802AFRWck4O_mKY/s640/blogger-image--1997475865.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRiid-qMDdmvxNhH8WdQ4YmF4QxyFCj1VvwnukBxLpEijn6eu-CTJWcgqeD1SchyRsVevniEl_Mjbjhoz1SCDKn86nwyXvFt2yhom6gUbPWl_nY8WtgjJwcpNGWOEO802AFRWck4O_mKY/s640/blogger-image--1997475865.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They looked much different when they came to me. The mirror was a brassy gold with a few broken spots.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7_okP_KkNZAbmeTUYaKfqF96qGvy-n6SL7x62W12KhuVR7BfJcr0an36aPXGymsjkiSXGCnTg-IYbTNuBR6_ARCIma1fRwZkITA3xwHKiw9PhXnchEEs-IzO_pIWI79sG01LnNm93H0/s640/blogger-image--2083883240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7_okP_KkNZAbmeTUYaKfqF96qGvy-n6SL7x62W12KhuVR7BfJcr0an36aPXGymsjkiSXGCnTg-IYbTNuBR6_ARCIma1fRwZkITA3xwHKiw9PhXnchEEs-IzO_pIWI79sG01LnNm93H0/s640/blogger-image--2083883240.jpg"></a></div> I repaired the edges and made them look like the original flower and leaf design. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmXrBBunOafe85XEXwp65gGlscz78X1UhPSIm7AvCWzG-UGFYaWhfBFKAPSmMRBkFcU73ZGx63l109QsaIJeRf1R33S6vTBfyhcsph7WShGttlWlY-zO66m1EJSLd81EjLzZyWO7GHII/s640/blogger-image-1933671557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmXrBBunOafe85XEXwp65gGlscz78X1UhPSIm7AvCWzG-UGFYaWhfBFKAPSmMRBkFcU73ZGx63l109QsaIJeRf1R33S6vTBfyhcsph7WShGttlWlY-zO66m1EJSLd81EjLzZyWO7GHII/s640/blogger-image-1933671557.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Once primed and painted, it's nearly impossible to see the parts that were fixed. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8okVgnk4r2AvJaNgb2bDmdGHyXBMMbpbRuidCmd8F2q_sVTfWjfUfWHrcIFvsjDeez_nRk_o6gjgF5XoZD3tm2R0Oy-x-yzyPRnq1saUv-bgNau2Bp0kIu6f2P4LNmb6SM0pJ3Zo6EGw/s640/blogger-image-168141221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8okVgnk4r2AvJaNgb2bDmdGHyXBMMbpbRuidCmd8F2q_sVTfWjfUfWHrcIFvsjDeez_nRk_o6gjgF5XoZD3tm2R0Oy-x-yzyPRnq1saUv-bgNau2Bp0kIu6f2P4LNmb6SM0pJ3Zo6EGw/s640/blogger-image-168141221.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The dresser was a honey oak color and needed updating. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQvZq58NwHPi_vaFi9busEFhlBxrbn0w2eH7LOSIdKMVcZaa4f8Tlm3FoZGZHpOrsRybuT3EU4JqnlKaa5pmbDTTqSimwlcFFLD7eg7PkvbzXDYjs6Kd-uQGqLYUHL4r79DIKTOC21eE/s640/blogger-image--96202115.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQvZq58NwHPi_vaFi9busEFhlBxrbn0w2eH7LOSIdKMVcZaa4f8Tlm3FoZGZHpOrsRybuT3EU4JqnlKaa5pmbDTTqSimwlcFFLD7eg7PkvbzXDYjs6Kd-uQGqLYUHL4r79DIKTOC21eE/s640/blogger-image--96202115.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It took sanding, priming, a base coat & several coats of metallic paint to achieve the look. After all of that, it still needed to be dark waxed and glazed. It was a long project with many steps! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_07LYjL0JCgsMgjl6oSGx7JUa5F-lqvhmV4M7Uzh5a8VbkQeBx0SP_Fqv0PMsyT4cXFnjnVkxhQeDQctu_ianOBOnk3CgF7j9869vXpNQrjsYp6owUyBa7F4JiqN-NYgNEV77YZMi39c/s640/blogger-image-229181312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_07LYjL0JCgsMgjl6oSGx7JUa5F-lqvhmV4M7Uzh5a8VbkQeBx0SP_Fqv0PMsyT4cXFnjnVkxhQeDQctu_ianOBOnk3CgF7j9869vXpNQrjsYp6owUyBa7F4JiqN-NYgNEV77YZMi39c/s640/blogger-image-229181312.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Even the handles were lightened and then silver added after. They are such a pretty shape, I'm glad we stayed with the original hardware. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJWu2IYbFqrb9kHKcu79XrDFGmtd1zQmtpyAhYHeXX2vxY85vtmhlZ66CSUZKM2vRV0uzrKVuKY9E5yxfaV1w-cYzq8JpJ9jjmlzc9LXhdGfTJC7eeEhpExVWaC8ZD-rXUdW-8yiccepw/s640/blogger-image--616666282.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJWu2IYbFqrb9kHKcu79XrDFGmtd1zQmtpyAhYHeXX2vxY85vtmhlZ66CSUZKM2vRV0uzrKVuKY9E5yxfaV1w-cYzq8JpJ9jjmlzc9LXhdGfTJC7eeEhpExVWaC8ZD-rXUdW-8yiccepw/s640/blogger-image--616666282.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love the chandelier and the soft pink ceiling Danielle picked out to go with it. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0GjssSFrlxQSJkRoKIMIcjvEQjNcMXMDPSaVoF7_pqMKCU6MfFaQ4yNwcoA04vPwzlUcwQMF2R58Chlv6X3UaMmWl8LP9989ZL23Ko70ypBRGwFDUg0kx3tP681EfoORzZY9mkNTWw_Y/s640/blogger-image--1951444733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0GjssSFrlxQSJkRoKIMIcjvEQjNcMXMDPSaVoF7_pqMKCU6MfFaQ4yNwcoA04vPwzlUcwQMF2R58Chlv6X3UaMmWl8LP9989ZL23Ko70ypBRGwFDUg0kx3tP681EfoORzZY9mkNTWw_Y/s640/blogger-image--1951444733.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">From the delicate pink curtains to the soft textured rug, I think it's perfect for a princess! Thanks for reading my blog, please like comment and share to keep seeing it in your FB feed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvVUV9ccIMBQ7htvg5qeLF3v9lmb4FX3UWkQ-TDRgfGM0vwJrM6o4Q1HCbQVHDdBQr-UMPamApbM2A68uoLqt9Unn2UleqVmS3cNxVKtSvxc7GhMvsAGzjnMLRlrq-LJmOiy4JDFf4ZU/s640/blogger-image-1149326231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvVUV9ccIMBQ7htvg5qeLF3v9lmb4FX3UWkQ-TDRgfGM0vwJrM6o4Q1HCbQVHDdBQr-UMPamApbM2A68uoLqt9Unn2UleqVmS3cNxVKtSvxc7GhMvsAGzjnMLRlrq-LJmOiy4JDFf4ZU/s640/blogger-image-1149326231.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lori<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div></div></div></div><br></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-63041456309204819982016-06-12T20:59:00.001-07:002016-06-12T20:59:21.280-07:00Dry erase table<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdyQ1KoiHsYC0SUuYIsTjB6eIoi7sSqMAjJB_oI8s1LngYiNNPwW7_Te-4tgQG8jBSsKzE8GKUAcmX-9FGLUvUWTo2RV4DvKW67bz39MBuDrdXoExjbTTq1GhkO7QJqnEPo-4D2vKw33w/s640/blogger-image--256321235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdyQ1KoiHsYC0SUuYIsTjB6eIoi7sSqMAjJB_oI8s1LngYiNNPwW7_Te-4tgQG8jBSsKzE8GKUAcmX-9FGLUvUWTo2RV4DvKW67bz39MBuDrdXoExjbTTq1GhkO7QJqnEPo-4D2vKw33w/s640/blogger-image--256321235.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is the dry erase table I painted for the Parade of Homes and my husband epoxied. It was another request from Danielle with Cahoon Interiors. The table started out like this. It had great bones but it needed some work. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVOlWL5T0AcmtCtZofsOzjxOxCK3Er3Uke9ImEDv1umAZGI2X7krOHkP6DRTLDLg9aPKA-ouoM9qaIWaklKMq_XBZf2PHgE4-XL6crwa0Om1G8ruXhM0mdshIUg43DvlxgrnEMCZfUoo/s640/blogger-image--279825566.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVOlWL5T0AcmtCtZofsOzjxOxCK3Er3Uke9ImEDv1umAZGI2X7krOHkP6DRTLDLg9aPKA-ouoM9qaIWaklKMq_XBZf2PHgE4-XL6crwa0Om1G8ruXhM0mdshIUg43DvlxgrnEMCZfUoo/s640/blogger-image--279825566.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I started by tightening everything up. It was very loose and the legs were slipping away from the frame. Next step was white paint to make it crisp and clean. I made a stencil for the design on my computer. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG3IIrPWg6hctCWA1po3sOxBoIhoYpwnzS4Rzo5dYiyP1Sf4yh-FCH_y9jZvqQRkne9D5QhHcTF51wGRsZZgDbNLZ3ZZB_UPCxHFYZ78NRXaV16MVp-GEvDtKQQ2RLefTa7OMMg2_qaJw/s640/blogger-image-1678435536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG3IIrPWg6hctCWA1po3sOxBoIhoYpwnzS4Rzo5dYiyP1Sf4yh-FCH_y9jZvqQRkne9D5QhHcTF51wGRsZZgDbNLZ3ZZB_UPCxHFYZ78NRXaV16MVp-GEvDtKQQ2RLefTa7OMMg2_qaJw/s640/blogger-image-1678435536.jpg"></a></div> I have found that stencils are never perfect so you have to put some skill into it. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxNMfmmURPihN43mPdAr2v2g19srz-UV2mMYsSdlpiCpVEnVdAYD8yaRbZnFgiz76JWWko6_Cy-HLWSxNT8JFDoTy2EGlWbGjZo7T-vAZZcEQh1pMebjU0fJ1Bi4n1W9OjE_exXAv_Lk/s640/blogger-image-264397945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxNMfmmURPihN43mPdAr2v2g19srz-UV2mMYsSdlpiCpVEnVdAYD8yaRbZnFgiz76JWWko6_Cy-HLWSxNT8JFDoTy2EGlWbGjZo7T-vAZZcEQh1pMebjU0fJ1Bi4n1W9OjE_exXAv_Lk/s640/blogger-image-264397945.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I ended up spending a lot of time with a sharpie and a steady hand. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOvTYV3VZYw4pvDIN9r9DcoOB-SHzmNeGvoKQAjUUUA9InV4MGK_CLadRXjTARrjaoEs-D_yThoK25DdxFc7QxIqvwsdFLXNEonlVsFHGvQKUvVH06tyKliRO9XYchJeQgfxNTBOAQPI/s640/blogger-image--644608188.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOvTYV3VZYw4pvDIN9r9DcoOB-SHzmNeGvoKQAjUUUA9InV4MGK_CLadRXjTARrjaoEs-D_yThoK25DdxFc7QxIqvwsdFLXNEonlVsFHGvQKUvVH06tyKliRO9XYchJeQgfxNTBOAQPI/s640/blogger-image--644608188.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then more detailing with the sharpie! It was a long process. When the white needed touch ups, it was a tiny brush and a steady hand. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOJD5e7USA0BRI6FNfdtN2x6Ls6UPAOA6DWDYkwp7lX1Rs5Z5nNC1Y73pkPS7bbDX5lJl28I9d8uyEr1ysrrlXOUlW94E6G3od4okM8-_4DA98-pzaNPIFSvRy0jfMP36NOh7YDQNtK0o/s640/blogger-image--1905768783.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOJD5e7USA0BRI6FNfdtN2x6Ls6UPAOA6DWDYkwp7lX1Rs5Z5nNC1Y73pkPS7bbDX5lJl28I9d8uyEr1ysrrlXOUlW94E6G3od4okM8-_4DA98-pzaNPIFSvRy0jfMP36NOh7YDQNtK0o/s640/blogger-image--1905768783.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I think it worked out well. When it was a good as I could get it, and dry, my husband helped me epoxy it. Sherwin Williams makes an epoxy that coats over surfaces to make a dry-erase board. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6cJyKrK9IAOKGwcSvWPYhCPBZ5lxggGmreAoOomsAArsVexpAW3sk7VMryXD23ctFnnX_AuSrylKWWwbVeWW7KtlmCi5abENSUG0eMmQJreDDVSgO8uqufvU8v2f7OPTNObss1zUzTA/s640/blogger-image--1349687030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6cJyKrK9IAOKGwcSvWPYhCPBZ5lxggGmreAoOomsAArsVexpAW3sk7VMryXD23ctFnnX_AuSrylKWWwbVeWW7KtlmCi5abENSUG0eMmQJreDDVSgO8uqufvU8v2f7OPTNObss1zUzTA/s640/blogger-image--1349687030.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Geoff works with epoxies at work everyday so it was great to have a Pro in the house to help! (Thanks Geoff!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3bWC6B1jI1ss-vmEd-Xx46mKfQV4dmEhnkuXkTr5JRGuzxir7LbFh2LCHTSRITX34ceXeCBfzhTFCBhm3xBv5lYBQBLyUC2S6b3cXKLaYEUBubV2NVLlD8M2kUYHXkF2Vjrz5szqa-dE/s640/blogger-image--718483905.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3bWC6B1jI1ss-vmEd-Xx46mKfQV4dmEhnkuXkTr5JRGuzxir7LbFh2LCHTSRITX34ceXeCBfzhTFCBhm3xBv5lYBQBLyUC2S6b3cXKLaYEUBubV2NVLlD8M2kUYHXkF2Vjrz5szqa-dE/s640/blogger-image--718483905.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I spent the next few hours checking and re-checking to remove lint fuzzies that fell from the air. Using tweezers helps avoid fingerprints. I think every tree in the neighborhood tried to send cotton in the air that night. It was a bit stressful! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwl9eSbG_u98LCC5newsyyYA9quiMYeGhAn0SqazUGgb65byEkjOBO0XK8q4kX9McRogOX0Q2HsyH5vquyahSeF9DNSCHUeLPaUAkjXAYfFegCR3Awz2gqmLErsARSUBDkh3F0NueeQk/s640/blogger-image--269283025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwl9eSbG_u98LCC5newsyyYA9quiMYeGhAn0SqazUGgb65byEkjOBO0XK8q4kX9McRogOX0Q2HsyH5vquyahSeF9DNSCHUeLPaUAkjXAYfFegCR3Awz2gqmLErsARSUBDkh3F0NueeQk/s640/blogger-image--269283025.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love the way it turned out and that kids and adults can sit and color for years to come! A big thanks to Danielle for coming up with this challenge for me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Love, Lori</div></div></div><br></div></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-86025537604330604672016-06-12T19:39:00.001-07:002016-06-12T19:49:20.346-07:00Map wallMy friend Danielle, with Cahoon Interiors asked me to help her design a metal map for a curved wall in the Parade of Homes. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeKO7BVIeYmbovGPlRrT43_tiQ8ZO-wrL_uQ04qJG7uHgVih8pMB7JiF2u7iTk-E4K1NO50HTMyTm2B7axNhAiwX63MX0aidRXJJwq4kHbkPUh3GujdlDVP1Mvn-EKv7q4_E1xIUKSlSY/s640/blogger-image-77121668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeKO7BVIeYmbovGPlRrT43_tiQ8ZO-wrL_uQ04qJG7uHgVih8pMB7JiF2u7iTk-E4K1NO50HTMyTm2B7axNhAiwX63MX0aidRXJJwq4kHbkPUh3GujdlDVP1Mvn-EKv7q4_E1xIUKSlSY/s640/blogger-image-77121668.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We walked the house together when it was just at its studs discussing ideas and shapes. Having a curve in the wall could pose a challenge. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhepmWqnFOwx8ebDYa3SqI8mOr7PDgWLVLe9g3mPYhS8XjRxj-qtouoz2w55nPm767AjFSUldaFFXIORAcGMoyvbIenbNADNJ87Y1kb0k0pUsyqxLkHfCHaZt-MHqbMiUflR4vyGLILRr4/s640/blogger-image-1271280642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhepmWqnFOwx8ebDYa3SqI8mOr7PDgWLVLe9g3mPYhS8XjRxj-qtouoz2w55nPm767AjFSUldaFFXIORAcGMoyvbIenbNADNJ87Y1kb0k0pUsyqxLkHfCHaZt-MHqbMiUflR4vyGLILRr4/s640/blogger-image-1271280642.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Also doing too much detail or too little could also not make it work out right. These are some of the prototypes I sent in to Brian at Critical Laser.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XYRX3QrxDzKy8ScAqwPiAmAm1z40IywWMmb0cik1cRFxycLCJuBeL96vmcSZqdfXyNzvcUG_7qx084-F3sgfp1gr-xOA0lK3iJd6hU_5f0tgWGHQl1X_RLDNEHEjKshT2xrYVmfPWl8/s640/blogger-image-176015315.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XYRX3QrxDzKy8ScAqwPiAmAm1z40IywWMmb0cik1cRFxycLCJuBeL96vmcSZqdfXyNzvcUG_7qx084-F3sgfp1gr-xOA0lK3iJd6hU_5f0tgWGHQl1X_RLDNEHEjKshT2xrYVmfPWl8/s640/blogger-image-176015315.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We worked with Brian to make it just right. This is the final scale and shape we came up with. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFAhK2BxDv18uGIWVnPS__EuIo1Lc4g2_jErVwGaxxb6hfLwH7ppbZ9OQnN5FfV5afGlo43YqCU0Kf5kJe7eZ5X3mKGSC53xjCRDy5556rfEw-ZEyXbNfF-4wVj7zSnbB7Zj5qTs9y1w/s640/blogger-image-379492590.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFAhK2BxDv18uGIWVnPS__EuIo1Lc4g2_jErVwGaxxb6hfLwH7ppbZ9OQnN5FfV5afGlo43YqCU0Kf5kJe7eZ5X3mKGSC53xjCRDy5556rfEw-ZEyXbNfF-4wVj7zSnbB7Zj5qTs9y1w/s640/blogger-image-379492590.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They were able to roll the metal to match the shape of the wall and drill holes to attach to the studs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Here is the mock up of where the holes would be drilled. (You have to look closely to see the map outline.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicCQdS_BsTxRQyv3R8jfctVZcjMxkx6rOgjy-tgNXL2NRMQnhgijYZta7wBmsC86TL4gx2-MpvYWegxTVNnD4cZFxDkZFSWHI4O4bFh1rv3JBg_ZC4qxfQxkhusAaL97DlieBmIOVAnIE/s640/blogger-image--1836887612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicCQdS_BsTxRQyv3R8jfctVZcjMxkx6rOgjy-tgNXL2NRMQnhgijYZta7wBmsC86TL4gx2-MpvYWegxTVNnD4cZFxDkZFSWHI4O4bFh1rv3JBg_ZC4qxfQxkhusAaL97DlieBmIOVAnIE/s640/blogger-image--1836887612.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We spent time at their shop looking over their work and patina's. They are an amazing company and I would love to have more items done there in the future. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNROtKoQsQ-G0cBDaC8q9qOQ36-3Kv3BxHNJsg1fFFyV0B3zFpyx0QcL95uCPUsgFs0uQjnl1S3cfVj_kCeIKFG2UXsdeOUwIAguETy2DHumQwMoFrskUcdiUjPj9oj0i3LrwJQcVpUM/s640/blogger-image-346183296.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNROtKoQsQ-G0cBDaC8q9qOQ36-3Kv3BxHNJsg1fFFyV0B3zFpyx0QcL95uCPUsgFs0uQjnl1S3cfVj_kCeIKFG2UXsdeOUwIAguETy2DHumQwMoFrskUcdiUjPj9oj0i3LrwJQcVpUM/s640/blogger-image-346183296.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Danielle decided to go with the patina acid wash on the metal. I think it turned out fantastic! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt-UMADV0y19JDcPZUvoX2zaNp3y2NkkQo3VhPXkgrDQ3cm2zOIbcNTKEZN-0tp-KlHiGhojLvSq0E20hZYqmeKk8IU7sToVUoO8ZLDo6BBaCslVDMaWrcuIq0e4SYiHWV-oVeSBbISak/s640/blogger-image--2130565180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt-UMADV0y19JDcPZUvoX2zaNp3y2NkkQo3VhPXkgrDQ3cm2zOIbcNTKEZN-0tp-KlHiGhojLvSq0E20hZYqmeKk8IU7sToVUoO8ZLDo6BBaCslVDMaWrcuIq0e4SYiHWV-oVeSBbISak/s640/blogger-image--2130565180.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">From studs to finished work, I think it looks great! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KeFzrXJLaSGREwv2aSWVyF11FVWFmHAbmaEObiqOpYXQsviEJ5mwQfIPDXkcX99dap7ijjPii2jPh6NYQ7mJoXG2ooZGmyyHlgf_QtS2viiuHJ8_YAf-EtUrNg41HfgUrZoaqfGqNrY/s640/blogger-image-189036207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KeFzrXJLaSGREwv2aSWVyF11FVWFmHAbmaEObiqOpYXQsviEJ5mwQfIPDXkcX99dap7ijjPii2jPh6NYQ7mJoXG2ooZGmyyHlgf_QtS2viiuHJ8_YAf-EtUrNg41HfgUrZoaqfGqNrY/s640/blogger-image-189036207.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It gives the room a lot of texture and appeal. I was happy to help Danielle with her vision for this space. </div></div></div></div></div><br></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-73594538202353005842016-06-12T17:15:00.001-07:002016-06-12T17:15:58.680-07:00Parade of Homes part 2 Aged Basketball Hoop<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div> </div>Here is an aged basketball hoop I made for the home. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG7zU46YsFXQKsroHF3XShmvL941z_z-pitEfF8Gjhsf6K9Jze1Sg4gA-dWczwGrsQQCymtKdNagkdGzUp6PBUlHAORoJwgoZQAMxBjEi2sShwekbP4AMlAF2PCDX7d8PFrbTgEiiUl6Q/s640/blogger-image--1494816981.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG7zU46YsFXQKsroHF3XShmvL941z_z-pitEfF8Gjhsf6K9Jze1Sg4gA-dWczwGrsQQCymtKdNagkdGzUp6PBUlHAORoJwgoZQAMxBjEi2sShwekbP4AMlAF2PCDX7d8PFrbTgEiiUl6Q/s640/blogger-image--1494816981.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I teamed up with Cahoon Interiors again, to do this art piece that goes above the basketball court. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQIdenJRiuPnwzYzm24Defg8nbQVOZ4LxBNpChWxVVRpJMqie1e_ec11XK0erqOQhHjY4z_c_T9POf1Q0TlG8PEn43migH18QKnyLGEJUyjOUaJ48oq2GMP-FfnrMGAP7aHiA8Dg9M5Q/s640/blogger-image-1656420252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQIdenJRiuPnwzYzm24Defg8nbQVOZ4LxBNpChWxVVRpJMqie1e_ec11XK0erqOQhHjY4z_c_T9POf1Q0TlG8PEn43migH18QKnyLGEJUyjOUaJ48oq2GMP-FfnrMGAP7aHiA8Dg9M5Q/s640/blogger-image-1656420252.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I built the backboard out of blue pine with a knotty alder frame for the contrast. Then it was stained brown and grey washed. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgiU75S8cE3c21X-ymLyrOR5vwi8iWiwkUjl-927PeIET_IjynW_mIJwwgGiml_JFPz-oLrHSolioB2hZhlfkm_K7PpbSEnRfPU_oddBm-NJrXjqoNM7HbeIZDQx1BHxA-rbCtC1ej_4/s640/blogger-image-1432749221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgiU75S8cE3c21X-ymLyrOR5vwi8iWiwkUjl-927PeIET_IjynW_mIJwwgGiml_JFPz-oLrHSolioB2hZhlfkm_K7PpbSEnRfPU_oddBm-NJrXjqoNM7HbeIZDQx1BHxA-rbCtC1ej_4/s640/blogger-image-1432749221.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here it is before I stained and distressed the backboard and hoop. It was a fun project to build. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2UFEMgBzkFYjEGioUbNk8zwHOL0ieeGjXPik_hwVKjnKCCSfiFdaOmjahkYwrjFZm-GoV5teA6By55EAqB9dA-QyoJQiiq0et9hDEG8qWyAqt4IG0FCgNIL44HT3tT6RJh_vTAyPL2bU/s640/blogger-image--1679296674.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2UFEMgBzkFYjEGioUbNk8zwHOL0ieeGjXPik_hwVKjnKCCSfiFdaOmjahkYwrjFZm-GoV5teA6By55EAqB9dA-QyoJQiiq0et9hDEG8qWyAqt4IG0FCgNIL44HT3tT6RJh_vTAyPL2bU/s640/blogger-image--1679296674.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I made Danielle's family a smaller version for her home as a little gift. I think it turned out really nice. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIFyxdiG2vZ4iD-Ul9awBCpu0LAdy8Wh6fXDD_Xe0Xy7_X3g1sc1ToAdVzp80rCuUvQRY8rlIEcBcDFIzxGQ197gMdL1QolWfW50h_CAUnWaRw6X22xOD6CM5mzqlaESe7fx3OqomkFQ/s640/blogger-image-750476785.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIFyxdiG2vZ4iD-Ul9awBCpu0LAdy8Wh6fXDD_Xe0Xy7_X3g1sc1ToAdVzp80rCuUvQRY8rlIEcBcDFIzxGQ197gMdL1QolWfW50h_CAUnWaRw6X22xOD6CM5mzqlaESe7fx3OqomkFQ/s640/blogger-image-750476785.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A big thank you to my husband Geoff for helping me and supporting me in all these projects and the time I spent away from him and the kids. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div></div><br></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-43226970015181964452016-06-02T09:50:00.001-07:002016-06-03T11:07:57.867-07:00Parade of HomesI have been working with Cahoon Interiors to create some fun art and furniture designs for the Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes is basically the Olympics of home building and interior design for the state of Utah. I am extremely grateful and honored that I have been asked to create for this project. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg983hqCi7KHV-ZqIZy5NzfHkkNnrOuFSoaXSlJynKndgqTfUCxecCQY35bf0gdqQDC3wSMS0VEyJFfvs_KOWexDhJjbF1OabxUaMlJGV0Px7kAD7Mydb1WbuqndT7oSu51rC2pHem2tMk/s640/blogger-image-853429473.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg983hqCi7KHV-ZqIZy5NzfHkkNnrOuFSoaXSlJynKndgqTfUCxecCQY35bf0gdqQDC3wSMS0VEyJFfvs_KOWexDhJjbF1OabxUaMlJGV0Px7kAD7Mydb1WbuqndT7oSu51rC2pHem2tMk/s640/blogger-image-853429473.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is the home I have been helping with. It's a stunning beauty in the hills above Saratoga Springs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I have been asked to do a few art pieces and furniture pieces to be showcased inside. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNswe3WLXpkSYXvX1mZIL6EPGPsHl_VWup7JLaMGHYm1JakjLcH76kWqpARl5TSDlHNYy9eKHAG2uBvCJq1_JyyWeB2ewoNGJxBv0DloLXbdDQ_iHBMG-yu7ozD3fV0ZwhGQ4UhrkNTIM/s640/blogger-image-551442622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNswe3WLXpkSYXvX1mZIL6EPGPsHl_VWup7JLaMGHYm1JakjLcH76kWqpARl5TSDlHNYy9eKHAG2uBvCJq1_JyyWeB2ewoNGJxBv0DloLXbdDQ_iHBMG-yu7ozD3fV0ZwhGQ4UhrkNTIM/s640/blogger-image-551442622.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This room turned out really lovely. The photo was taken by my friend Danielle. I did the dresser and the night stand for the room. I wish the whole room could be fit into each photo because the chandelier and the light pink ceiling are so delicate and soft. This is the dresser and the mirror I painted. The dresser is in a metallic silver with gold highlights and the mirror is gold with silver highlights. I think they work out stunning together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDNIX2g9-md4oJxbTikvG0kCeEAVNcwFjs_zg3yDVuGnZy2CEi1GSrNE94imtJJlyS_nVWr442hyXQlor35T9Ri5_Hm0h9z52F8-qCXmqzhKFDMxWiHcgwKPYh7bhDmFZgin6mue7JtRk/s640/blogger-image-280736730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDNIX2g9-md4oJxbTikvG0kCeEAVNcwFjs_zg3yDVuGnZy2CEi1GSrNE94imtJJlyS_nVWr442hyXQlor35T9Ri5_Hm0h9z52F8-qCXmqzhKFDMxWiHcgwKPYh7bhDmFZgin6mue7JtRk/s640/blogger-image-280736730.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have done projects in other rooms that I will be showing in the next few days. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I am on vacation right now and I have gathered some fun new creative ideas for when I get home. Tomorrow I am going to a swap meet and I am excited for what treasures I might find down here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">More fun photos to come soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Until then, I'll enjoy a little sunshine. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFj6BZiW0qisIxcoOenRqz3Wd21LOybp0jaoWjVylDBpxfWsFVEKZwTBZlSsKnrUshQc62oaI8VYqgDLgrpb3v3zsbluupHDj-2AUHyOBA4m6z7m9sN3j_kvKHXKjgQc9wLRUAdB0nhw/s640/blogger-image-188501477.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFj6BZiW0qisIxcoOenRqz3Wd21LOybp0jaoWjVylDBpxfWsFVEKZwTBZlSsKnrUshQc62oaI8VYqgDLgrpb3v3zsbluupHDj-2AUHyOBA4m6z7m9sN3j_kvKHXKjgQc9wLRUAdB0nhw/s640/blogger-image-188501477.jpg"></a></div> Love, Lori</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-14782217637116247452016-04-08T22:04:00.001-07:002016-04-08T22:04:36.957-07:00Would you go gold?I'm constantly looking at photos and studying furniture. One major theme in celebrity homes and in the homes of world leaders is gold. They seem to not just decorate with gold touches but they overdose in gold surroundings. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uZzFQDM7gVUFAa_O0AG-FZyGn_fCGHiJPXhe8GtNkPWoPiQeFoCeG05G2AseQfJxatVWKB_l_ganuRiAclc8_qq-zCef_qIZ41me7RuzZhVJTVWAy3Kup1jsbVFbQe_LlDL7Z8Nlh6w/s640/blogger-image--1030582579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uZzFQDM7gVUFAa_O0AG-FZyGn_fCGHiJPXhe8GtNkPWoPiQeFoCeG05G2AseQfJxatVWKB_l_ganuRiAclc8_qq-zCef_qIZ41me7RuzZhVJTVWAy3Kup1jsbVFbQe_LlDL7Z8Nlh6w/s640/blogger-image--1030582579.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">From kings to presidential candidates, to dictators.... It seems like powerful people are obsessed with the color gold. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjymRXOHgAzrcoPMOk94kTaN_a7OztBDfzdh_OMwVyMYikmlXxr8Oa7XgQb4P-IY3GI_F45W-jhGc58iKHQYonwu3l0dfOTZaONprMeqzp7IxgdXP2OI-yHu4_STtd9ZKleRP3ANotu4Dc/s640/blogger-image--1770575129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjymRXOHgAzrcoPMOk94kTaN_a7OztBDfzdh_OMwVyMYikmlXxr8Oa7XgQb4P-IY3GI_F45W-jhGc58iKHQYonwu3l0dfOTZaONprMeqzp7IxgdXP2OI-yHu4_STtd9ZKleRP3ANotu4Dc/s640/blogger-image--1770575129.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Above the coffee table and the chairs are painted gold. It's no surprise Donald Trump's home is surrounded with gold decor. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8LXhtR_kdCdPtZIisbhU8xhEkN2HbTxOoXl8AcIiXQEQZW5C2P9XrRTi1-z_ekdMINtYQOoUwGjd-dLHAYQFleHWtCppIqGxb9zI1snx5kvLIKybtdY13YOo__ek5nLyo4rstQDfHFg/s640/blogger-image-1302543395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8LXhtR_kdCdPtZIisbhU8xhEkN2HbTxOoXl8AcIiXQEQZW5C2P9XrRTi1-z_ekdMINtYQOoUwGjd-dLHAYQFleHWtCppIqGxb9zI1snx5kvLIKybtdY13YOo__ek5nLyo4rstQDfHFg/s640/blogger-image-1302543395.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Celebrities love to show off the color gold as well in their homes and cars. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_DwLCxo7BCHknVUhpqj8ivyI4IfxfcNJ8A5BnC-BA9AS0DTMTcT57gSDStxatjubrANoCn0IiX24DeuibvisVfN6R1KV1lbbbqBP96EFDIpiLV1yGm6Jqsf0Bg65Xc_1pGQFGsxhaWM/s640/blogger-image--2139440475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_DwLCxo7BCHknVUhpqj8ivyI4IfxfcNJ8A5BnC-BA9AS0DTMTcT57gSDStxatjubrANoCn0IiX24DeuibvisVfN6R1KV1lbbbqBP96EFDIpiLV1yGm6Jqsf0Bg65Xc_1pGQFGsxhaWM/s640/blogger-image--2139440475.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There are more tasteful gold rooms, and then there are the super insane gold rooms such as the one below. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhECN1OS2K_aS6-4GvhoCzjwjWD6RWPR4-lusvPe_N3OLQLkiHu3DeQD_tCoRLqRO3znrDSVhip-FUsGQobNrQDqDqoRE8s-51yi8xlcSUYih3o0wog1GGnesLf9Cy_xWqd7dfpYmiK4/s640/blogger-image-727078068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhECN1OS2K_aS6-4GvhoCzjwjWD6RWPR4-lusvPe_N3OLQLkiHu3DeQD_tCoRLqRO3znrDSVhip-FUsGQobNrQDqDqoRE8s-51yi8xlcSUYih3o0wog1GGnesLf9Cy_xWqd7dfpYmiK4/s640/blogger-image-727078068.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Having your toilet covered in gold is definitely a new spin to the "throne room." So the question is: would you go gold? Where and how much?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcJ-6FvneLLFacBHU1gieclUQbr3XGOfSiu33IJfwiHAPrYFB0vTvX3ne4_KJ9IxFhBmjEFBv67vFSumbLC3FVG51VtGFMECakTWVBN7C70T8tncFSx4Wkn8JmFbH-d0-dRAVvMrwfF8A/s640/blogger-image-1321869101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcJ-6FvneLLFacBHU1gieclUQbr3XGOfSiu33IJfwiHAPrYFB0vTvX3ne4_KJ9IxFhBmjEFBv67vFSumbLC3FVG51VtGFMECakTWVBN7C70T8tncFSx4Wkn8JmFbH-d0-dRAVvMrwfF8A/s640/blogger-image-1321869101.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've considered doing some chairs in gold but I am more of an overall silver fan. The ceiling above with the gold chandelier is a big temptation though. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNz5k8bllMhIaENE4EFzexl0t57y_t2uk81W0F9lbe67YL4wivn-W2GHJeMavhgQcuBbz_WQoCku0DKM9BVfcM1AyCaGtscd3Hfs4iek7FPhtplpymKJ2UvNl6YjzSx7FmvDV3W8UmvBE/s640/blogger-image--965181929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNz5k8bllMhIaENE4EFzexl0t57y_t2uk81W0F9lbe67YL4wivn-W2GHJeMavhgQcuBbz_WQoCku0DKM9BVfcM1AyCaGtscd3Hfs4iek7FPhtplpymKJ2UvNl6YjzSx7FmvDV3W8UmvBE/s640/blogger-image--965181929.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ralph Lauren has a beautiful gold paint at the Home Depot. It has beautiful reflection and shine. I also love using gold in guilders paste. I think we all have a little inner royalty but would you do your palace in gold or does it look like you got lost in Las Vegas ? </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-81859907817204841032016-03-15T11:03:00.001-07:002016-03-15T11:03:50.344-07:00Bricks and loftsI've always liked the NYC loft look. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMbCqRJBpD-KnzkVpc-QU2cInWue03ruRkwD-jJUJryScTeKcQAFb418iJoRWNZwh4u_pP_Npon7Rg1PqN7E00PHBMoIcTLm8XBdYox9KEF5AFa1UZHMLl1hAmnUv4v1veFIfDCo_l5w/s640/blogger-image--1825934888.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMbCqRJBpD-KnzkVpc-QU2cInWue03ruRkwD-jJUJryScTeKcQAFb418iJoRWNZwh4u_pP_Npon7Rg1PqN7E00PHBMoIcTLm8XBdYox9KEF5AFa1UZHMLl1hAmnUv4v1veFIfDCo_l5w/s640/blogger-image--1825934888.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Exposed brick can be so beautiful inside a home or office. As I am planning on decorating styles for my future home, I would love to have this look somewhere. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1iXusOU8OtHiyZjt9w5IhKi7ffpbhkPzda9A_zc_VY9VVeJygrxl3SGbEX0JjKIQ7Xh9HRFVBv_5FOP60cCngbgQU56lcKDGhC2rxDk7_9BPj2tFg00vvUGslXjGE9sSjtJbCGR9en9A/s640/blogger-image--787634037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1iXusOU8OtHiyZjt9w5IhKi7ffpbhkPzda9A_zc_VY9VVeJygrxl3SGbEX0JjKIQ7Xh9HRFVBv_5FOP60cCngbgQU56lcKDGhC2rxDk7_9BPj2tFg00vvUGslXjGE9sSjtJbCGR9en9A/s640/blogger-image--787634037.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I like this look on the staircase. It reminds me of my in laws basement. They installed a beautiful brick wall in their basement. It makes you feel like you are walking down to Cheers or down into a subway station. It's very beautiful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I don't have the money to do real brick but I have been reading and watching YouTube videos on how to use tape and joint compound to make a faux brick wall. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDh21AgapNdN3siz9mykk48X8d5WuTzX9TnhUAvhYxGklvtiNDEGozHhWvB18iWLXlFPvlY1oq2B_Cg1bfaWAW4oGJ9YXYYRlRH82WJICkVBKKP673XKWY1doRseOjxRgV-4GOAZneinM/s640/blogger-image--1324625588.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDh21AgapNdN3siz9mykk48X8d5WuTzX9TnhUAvhYxGklvtiNDEGozHhWvB18iWLXlFPvlY1oq2B_Cg1bfaWAW4oGJ9YXYYRlRH82WJICkVBKKP673XKWY1doRseOjxRgV-4GOAZneinM/s640/blogger-image--1324625588.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After you make the brick lines with tape, you apply the mud and remove the tape while it's still wet. Then you use colors to faux finish it the way you wish. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwgu1xF7zHlB3cyj4YMC4Wk-uyi_b4XGNpbgjFBvwWU9n_aADmpwGg8DmzbXWfskXMsiHwcdRQRpXaIlM2Yhmx0VXvGegOh7Cj0R8HOEYETDTlfiGJfFU0dTl3XYrhCmAcsGvaN06tJh4/s640/blogger-image-1680958492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwgu1xF7zHlB3cyj4YMC4Wk-uyi_b4XGNpbgjFBvwWU9n_aADmpwGg8DmzbXWfskXMsiHwcdRQRpXaIlM2Yhmx0VXvGegOh7Cj0R8HOEYETDTlfiGJfFU0dTl3XYrhCmAcsGvaN06tJh4/s640/blogger-image-1680958492.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Some of my favorite ones have logos on them like you would see in a city street. I have so many fun ideas and things I would like to try. I definitely would start with a small space and see how it turns out. Even one bathroom wall adds so much charm and character. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvnZQmAXZGAkf-1esBm_qjy96RaejGPnYJLTH0F1SYX_boiM3zHPz-yFhG9C2VMBOrFMn4F9WgQXUwh2_OZiclRGLVf-k539TFVsrxVcjuOSb3NufYEhGXzrx41MI0KikhHtn6lap-Ug/s640/blogger-image-162261605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvnZQmAXZGAkf-1esBm_qjy96RaejGPnYJLTH0F1SYX_boiM3zHPz-yFhG9C2VMBOrFMn4F9WgQXUwh2_OZiclRGLVf-k539TFVsrxVcjuOSb3NufYEhGXzrx41MI0KikhHtn6lap-Ug/s640/blogger-image-162261605.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We will see what happens. For now it's so much fun to daydream! The brick look definitely goes with my industrial look I am hoping to go for in part of the house. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a great day! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Love, Lori </div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-181671222126713682016-03-11T12:16:00.001-08:002016-03-11T12:16:10.149-08:00Shopping tripI went with my good friend Scott to Ikea. It's always fun to spend time and have lunch with him. I needed a $.99 utensil divider and I found tons of fun lighting and decor ideas for the future house. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3_DTkCPDEksb-Pbdz4c_bCbq4zHUnGEsVZco2A_KihDVIyWgpuXmjARJ7Q2a50jwwyjHiMSBL2KVyWZjux9MoLtNa14mY8yrKxjO0BE3UJzipPYAzYwh1sqbtQ-KhyTJBaYNLB_LeIQ/s640/blogger-image--1856538078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3_DTkCPDEksb-Pbdz4c_bCbq4zHUnGEsVZco2A_KihDVIyWgpuXmjARJ7Q2a50jwwyjHiMSBL2KVyWZjux9MoLtNa14mY8yrKxjO0BE3UJzipPYAzYwh1sqbtQ-KhyTJBaYNLB_LeIQ/s640/blogger-image--1856538078.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I really liked these chrome pendant lights. They are really affordable at $19.99. They also have a larger size that would be perfect for over a dining room table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> My favorite lighting is made by The American Rust Company in SLC Utah. If I had an endless budget, I would have him design some custom lights with me. Maybe I can start with just one, sooner than later? <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4w1To4yjleEN8tqKmRkOTLK58j48flyHN2cIo_fiNLzM74U40OABJV0izi5o7J3GbIvqqBP2jYLHPqCeZTuwyZ7OvyVHKTexZe17F35CMppY7cDr6HW5RzK1lXGbc_N7ck4M2fCpXn-E/s640/blogger-image-1979906508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4w1To4yjleEN8tqKmRkOTLK58j48flyHN2cIo_fiNLzM74U40OABJV0izi5o7J3GbIvqqBP2jYLHPqCeZTuwyZ7OvyVHKTexZe17F35CMppY7cDr6HW5RzK1lXGbc_N7ck4M2fCpXn-E/s640/blogger-image-1979906508.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's one of his creations that I love. I would make a few changes (to match my house and taste) but overall the style is so fun! His art is on my dream wish list. Until then, there are a few other Ikea designs I like. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMBp3y9sN41pOT3RLO7H8-kCvPXbaLcpuoGm4L_SYR3EPyGzjKXAtFij4WGVIpj2frQF6BOOiaGvZmmIpO36EPT9OZKNUO3z8mRTZUugUrWrL_GMLlzCnxLHgjwz9TXzSSO2NLpcwW3Y/s640/blogger-image-1582185526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMBp3y9sN41pOT3RLO7H8-kCvPXbaLcpuoGm4L_SYR3EPyGzjKXAtFij4WGVIpj2frQF6BOOiaGvZmmIpO36EPT9OZKNUO3z8mRTZUugUrWrL_GMLlzCnxLHgjwz9TXzSSO2NLpcwW3Y/s640/blogger-image-1582185526.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These bulbs are funky and fun! I'm sure I could make these work somewhere for that price. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-PM-pZXF439ovBpJ9Y1R_1YNqdzzBChcXJ7r8VEpTjDdGnLYFTiUeyT-uZJcgPbabvYEzIDMqCQb7VOIjkxGc_ic2XhqGXxjW_XKf_ZncFqJZArOfJNEZ1uhLA8k7fGrjULrqBvfNx8/s640/blogger-image--561500961.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-PM-pZXF439ovBpJ9Y1R_1YNqdzzBChcXJ7r8VEpTjDdGnLYFTiUeyT-uZJcgPbabvYEzIDMqCQb7VOIjkxGc_ic2XhqGXxjW_XKf_ZncFqJZArOfJNEZ1uhLA8k7fGrjULrqBvfNx8/s640/blogger-image--561500961.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For the display the had the bed with 10 of these lights hanging above. I like the look but temptation would be overwhelming for me to swing the bulbs into each other. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjvXO1HUOiPUo_pmChDxYALKE1QrKhLUKTfzdmXPZut0pcZ76T5_eSCIvw_0x0RoZS5V3H5NwZe77ZjoiyqR3Lcpox-e1OuUYHwF12VIJHVWAKjyUhe45PANUV_AG4FdT0XkHhRDGpamU/s640/blogger-image--235696523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjvXO1HUOiPUo_pmChDxYALKE1QrKhLUKTfzdmXPZut0pcZ76T5_eSCIvw_0x0RoZS5V3H5NwZe77ZjoiyqR3Lcpox-e1OuUYHwF12VIJHVWAKjyUhe45PANUV_AG4FdT0XkHhRDGpamU/s640/blogger-image--235696523.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I don't have any copper colors in my place. It will be woods, gray wall paint and white trim. If I did, I would get one of these. The reflection of the light with the copper was stunning in person. One light I did purchase today was the disco ball light. It's on a power cord so you don't mount it in the main bedroom bracket. When it's plugged in, it shines disco colored reflections around the room. My oldest will be 10 Saturday and she has asked for a disco/DJ themed bedroom for our new home. The light was her birthday gift at $35. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCOc4fKIkyaCisb5n-ZDSXzQl9wX3Jipve8VRW5mP8rySNHUS4oKbDy3jlZPU6o4BkXMWmUoxHBabOC9lbcHxS2RbFzZ9UTkoHqqNSsocRJsX3DjgBzLgPwRQWBMAFh-m8g9wLahgIwB8/s640/blogger-image--828790296.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCOc4fKIkyaCisb5n-ZDSXzQl9wX3Jipve8VRW5mP8rySNHUS4oKbDy3jlZPU6o4BkXMWmUoxHBabOC9lbcHxS2RbFzZ9UTkoHqqNSsocRJsX3DjgBzLgPwRQWBMAFh-m8g9wLahgIwB8/s640/blogger-image--828790296.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My other daughter wants an elegant bedroom with a crystal chandelier. I told her to start saving her pennies and she also has a birthday coming up. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNDaMsSigHv-R2ksQ13USEv3r4Az3lwWGMeQkDPsl75CBCvcvcN2bqMf9R3OBOojxEonD9FIgk1KudmUrqYDObldCmMT6x7rRLfdjay5mEB_-veFdhTNYyGbPJjGn1QTTMSaxh3kgvhOk/s640/blogger-image-1465127076.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNDaMsSigHv-R2ksQ13USEv3r4Az3lwWGMeQkDPsl75CBCvcvcN2bqMf9R3OBOojxEonD9FIgk1KudmUrqYDObldCmMT6x7rRLfdjay5mEB_-veFdhTNYyGbPJjGn1QTTMSaxh3kgvhOk/s640/blogger-image-1465127076.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Her favorite was this Home Depot one but they also had less-expensive options at Lowe's. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNEsE5lqDXHMcmZGGFZ-xBVaEd2-dzhdL51pUctAP5-wjQHKkZMkWWV82QINQgaer9dgoQREW1j2ESZXD1M2E7sff6vLQV8CuoquIDHt_tOuAnrCs8Czf_KxoK_eayIlAgay3FAj5K-A/s640/blogger-image-520473301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNEsE5lqDXHMcmZGGFZ-xBVaEd2-dzhdL51pUctAP5-wjQHKkZMkWWV82QINQgaer9dgoQREW1j2ESZXD1M2E7sff6vLQV8CuoquIDHt_tOuAnrCs8Czf_KxoK_eayIlAgay3FAj5K-A/s640/blogger-image-520473301.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My goal is to keep it affordable. I don't want to finally move into our new home and then to overspend on accessories. I am doing beautiful, on a budget. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-qB2ULPTEacxoRTMRQKchop2HJmaW7mEe8IWgWOwFZmZhfoa2T7-6w8va-hMlUlSg9M5nkC3ceSdcSZBq9n1qLMWRx774ADNC5BmqsQO7LpeXpNqlJ2CVvzE8piR6AuM5WXCEPWOxiKs/s640/blogger-image--753770776.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-qB2ULPTEacxoRTMRQKchop2HJmaW7mEe8IWgWOwFZmZhfoa2T7-6w8va-hMlUlSg9M5nkC3ceSdcSZBq9n1qLMWRx774ADNC5BmqsQO7LpeXpNqlJ2CVvzE8piR6AuM5WXCEPWOxiKs/s640/blogger-image--753770776.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My kids would love this fun and funky light. I enjoyed all of the styles we saw. This red light would be great with cut out vinyl spots, to look like mushrooms! Not the look I am going for but fun nonetheless. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBSP8w4XwIx88GLQrg-v_dQ3IMhJxRH-c2LpHHJuVGAEUqmSKR_knjFW_HuktEcJsc65G5SFkbwVir9syD66v1vFJvYh80QH37FDWNHKQfgTWWNk8_LkT_b1Z75KWj4t99V6_x369azA/s640/blogger-image--1118507596.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBSP8w4XwIx88GLQrg-v_dQ3IMhJxRH-c2LpHHJuVGAEUqmSKR_knjFW_HuktEcJsc65G5SFkbwVir9syD66v1vFJvYh80QH37FDWNHKQfgTWWNk8_LkT_b1Z75KWj4t99V6_x369azA/s640/blogger-image--1118507596.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Or it would be fun with a Coke theme too. I would love to go to design school and be paid to shop for these things. Helping someone make beautiful rooms for their home or office, would be ideal. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqx7asAKl86TshOPSCNoEitt9U78T3BLDTiAk0_yUVDuv1vWn1vXZsycdaDETjgVgJZUxGoOrQ5mQtvPOlkG6nPBzf_96VsNGgJ85oweMNKFei5MdScTR2G84u1bGOdCZpsU6LoL2_apk/s640/blogger-image--1714059336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqx7asAKl86TshOPSCNoEitt9U78T3BLDTiAk0_yUVDuv1vWn1vXZsycdaDETjgVgJZUxGoOrQ5mQtvPOlkG6nPBzf_96VsNGgJ85oweMNKFei5MdScTR2G84u1bGOdCZpsU6LoL2_apk/s640/blogger-image--1714059336.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our future kitchen will be this exact layout but with different colors. We will have white distressed cupboards, black countertops and the blue glass backsplash. I may paint the walls in the kitchen the same blue as the backsplash tile? <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhucFRcw7XYJqi90zJ4uQXn-xVZbmir0LAATkg24scRW63eMIDVkqDSMry8EJTyBuEXn14LTQZcbh6fhOgD8obcoYfQkBCLXAo329pWknJZoh_T8BKD_9lcxRyAvCuiVqwPmefpHBqLYVk/s640/blogger-image--818314800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhucFRcw7XYJqi90zJ4uQXn-xVZbmir0LAATkg24scRW63eMIDVkqDSMry8EJTyBuEXn14LTQZcbh6fhOgD8obcoYfQkBCLXAo329pWknJZoh_T8BKD_9lcxRyAvCuiVqwPmefpHBqLYVk/s640/blogger-image--818314800.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">That is still in the thought process. I did find an affordable bar stool solution. IKEA had some stools for a great price. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA87qJHHTi1kSmtnzxT7DIDKAgVm_7HZTDtC4EeVxsKk5OB7g4GNJByBci0oAbWyHljDgYUur7lz8CPJDN4p8jk7t0M_BZs63mqDW2E8YMPAPFAPfP5lg6MjLhIh2vyLzj7cAmItN76AY/s640/blogger-image-314285044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA87qJHHTi1kSmtnzxT7DIDKAgVm_7HZTDtC4EeVxsKk5OB7g4GNJByBci0oAbWyHljDgYUur7lz8CPJDN4p8jk7t0M_BZs63mqDW2E8YMPAPFAPfP5lg6MjLhIh2vyLzj7cAmItN76AY/s640/blogger-image-314285044.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I still might get some wood ones off of the classifieds that match my kitchen table. I'm still in that planning process. Again, not spending much money but going for a beautiful and sophisticated look. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgca_s6zeIq-JVCdlmuJpPkJMW60zafdgwTBmWVYeSYT1PLmukBEPNkI0CxIAyY3b0xkSO2VtzlzLG2ym5fKHXCkymhKZIKkyifMZxZ3xtydnIVAGkyHnUZggYOvmXW3DM5IIrLMLqCfDk/s640/blogger-image-788151342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgca_s6zeIq-JVCdlmuJpPkJMW60zafdgwTBmWVYeSYT1PLmukBEPNkI0CxIAyY3b0xkSO2VtzlzLG2ym5fKHXCkymhKZIKkyifMZxZ3xtydnIVAGkyHnUZggYOvmXW3DM5IIrLMLqCfDk/s640/blogger-image-788151342.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div></div></div>Since there are only the four of us: this basket system might be a decent laundry room idea. We could label a basket for each person and then put the basket on their beds to have them fold and put their </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>clothes away. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Thanks for checking out what I am up to. I am going to keep pricing things and work on design ideas. I'm excited for the mental drawings I have for my future entry storage and garage mud room space. More to come. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Love, Lori</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-19756112601915684942016-03-08T14:57:00.001-08:002016-03-09T22:51:30.850-08:00Moving day is coming! We are moving! I'm really excited about it. We had to sell our house and rent for the last three years due to medical bills, for both my husband and I. We are both feeling strong and healthy now, so we are excited to put down some roots.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs4oImO2NAFeNgNqE0u200iMpnMhBuyxOPY_njxbJUnj6U-6lL6rFTC6AFHWtTIolJbqoHkEUHXWFEByqZs-XDwveQ5Ou7HKC_AkTQLzxOiOqoTWCF9i47nB2plLBQieMFJgYZ7zZlSYg/s640/blogger-image-873712438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs4oImO2NAFeNgNqE0u200iMpnMhBuyxOPY_njxbJUnj6U-6lL6rFTC6AFHWtTIolJbqoHkEUHXWFEByqZs-XDwveQ5Ou7HKC_AkTQLzxOiOqoTWCF9i47nB2plLBQieMFJgYZ7zZlSYg/s640/blogger-image-873712438.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This little green stake will be my future home spot. I'm nervous but thrilled. </div><div><br></div><div> We have looked at dozens of homes (both this year and last year) but the timing wasn't right, or the homes didn't work. We have found a perfect building lot and a house plan in our budget, so we will be moving in August or September. Hopefully earlier if the permits go through quickly, but that's not likely. Now for the fun stuff, how to decorate! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh18n1BA6pzUUhuYt0TJt_O3ye6nBxKsROKj-CyOcFVFuBLwqutOvxZQpsAdHdaoFujCRKtwFsk5mKl6UCWT74pJTtcQCMxsE-ZJ6Sj4m9cKRMri8kwXdLVPzMgVqcgYv-3vEJ5RjWnVoY/s640/blogger-image-1885925118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh18n1BA6pzUUhuYt0TJt_O3ye6nBxKsROKj-CyOcFVFuBLwqutOvxZQpsAdHdaoFujCRKtwFsk5mKl6UCWT74pJTtcQCMxsE-ZJ6Sj4m9cKRMri8kwXdLVPzMgVqcgYv-3vEJ5RjWnVoY/s640/blogger-image-1885925118.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am a huge fan of industrial furniture. I am also a big fan of soft and plush vintage styles. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpPeZQzNNuylEkBr1xzC4g_lNji4WhHi-hZ2ZJyojFnOEEJ00PgVSwlhSvhu1LL56AABjzQHttlPEmqoWF92ESg1AEvwS-0bEgaav26_4xsNcG1vgoyR0KHZ-8q2NLi6qI5W3X3jUt8k/s640/blogger-image--508048461.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpPeZQzNNuylEkBr1xzC4g_lNji4WhHi-hZ2ZJyojFnOEEJ00PgVSwlhSvhu1LL56AABjzQHttlPEmqoWF92ESg1AEvwS-0bEgaav26_4xsNcG1vgoyR0KHZ-8q2NLi6qI5W3X3jUt8k/s640/blogger-image--508048461.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am hoping to marry the two styles together on a very tight budget. I have been collecting French chairs and a sofa from second-hand sources. I have been volunteering in the wood shop at the local High School all winter and my carpentry skills have been improving as well. Most things I will build, or upholster myself, for the furniture and accessories. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcrHUYhNjL0MZEnuaR8McrwdJhW7Rv9xvgm5UK5nLe95Wftd6_q9K5yoVxoF6b-ojM4MEk4TAdgC1uzJVIWTdmeB8Rg9rdLgtyfe3JjevJ3YLyRp48ZcwPTE4VnVYZ0E5emuaDdc8TRsM/s640/blogger-image-267782485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcrHUYhNjL0MZEnuaR8McrwdJhW7Rv9xvgm5UK5nLe95Wftd6_q9K5yoVxoF6b-ojM4MEk4TAdgC1uzJVIWTdmeB8Rg9rdLgtyfe3JjevJ3YLyRp48ZcwPTE4VnVYZ0E5emuaDdc8TRsM/s640/blogger-image-267782485.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Many of the details we haven't worked out yet, but the kitchen colors may go in this direction. I love the high contrast between the dark counter tops and the white cupboards. It looks great with the industrial chrome lighting! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyk2WNojd8tDZHbM3x8rNi9d0cw31BC3o4AfJCkIdV_KxZAhmqVWtAJvEw61n0tXSTE0zwHwKnAP-KHAJ4HxhPhGnDiyAQVGTn6Xpg1wIx9dgwnqn_55_POqh9myLrA91i_7jFA3ZYalo/s640/blogger-image--487572541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyk2WNojd8tDZHbM3x8rNi9d0cw31BC3o4AfJCkIdV_KxZAhmqVWtAJvEw61n0tXSTE0zwHwKnAP-KHAJ4HxhPhGnDiyAQVGTn6Xpg1wIx9dgwnqn_55_POqh9myLrA91i_7jFA3ZYalo/s640/blogger-image--487572541.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I picked up six of these chairs from the classified ads for $30 total. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I will refinish them with an old oak table in my garage, they will look brand new when done! I re-finished some for my friend and these will be very similar. My chairs and table base will be white distressed with possibly a bit of blue in the center of the base. (the tile color) The top stain will also be a darker walnut color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> The picture below I did for a friend. She chose a light green/white paint with a cherry top. I love how it looks. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgat7mRSGy_0oxgwue2EEiDLv32m4May0Caw4dTavcK2ugE5mN8rx8nibfSZU6sSN23UCW0o7GEnRrvasty3BOc2I1miRQO3iO76nkyi6pQ3-V5z1vtrTxRKiFx7RVLc6RFriP9jWHDHnE/s640/blogger-image-822714474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgat7mRSGy_0oxgwue2EEiDLv32m4May0Caw4dTavcK2ugE5mN8rx8nibfSZU6sSN23UCW0o7GEnRrvasty3BOc2I1miRQO3iO76nkyi6pQ3-V5z1vtrTxRKiFx7RVLc6RFriP9jWHDHnE/s640/blogger-image-822714474.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I went and looked at tile. Our kitchen won't have much backsplash area so I can have a bit of fun with it. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0nCkfXTwjonL4m7OLer39nRISIADhyphenhyphenTgUrsFzhLMuRa_J_AmLm-UgZtO57pXWNYk7xKDqSD636q5j7lypQISykBm89TAmnH6WmTBFVAiQdOQAyww_HxaMhz6az-VgVodTubPUWmCE7yA/s640/blogger-image-722581217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0nCkfXTwjonL4m7OLer39nRISIADhyphenhyphenTgUrsFzhLMuRa_J_AmLm-UgZtO57pXWNYk7xKDqSD636q5j7lypQISykBm89TAmnH6WmTBFVAiQdOQAyww_HxaMhz6az-VgVodTubPUWmCE7yA/s640/blogger-image-722581217.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm loving the sky blue. It's my favorite color (and the color of my husband's eyes.) The subway tiles are not too expensive so they might be the winner. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ogjgRSxtaWNLi47JUIxM4OKK-Sr32nMVepnIAk2DE6vDLRhHbFRGyvG-c-81SpYVjz_aCb-HkHBoBoWhcgZhkV8S4tn_0ATVA5l1tZ8Lcdgmy7r_nN7J2nQH3Bum69gUDeKuqIXx8ic/s640/blogger-image-1262016616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ogjgRSxtaWNLi47JUIxM4OKK-Sr32nMVepnIAk2DE6vDLRhHbFRGyvG-c-81SpYVjz_aCb-HkHBoBoWhcgZhkV8S4tn_0ATVA5l1tZ8Lcdgmy7r_nN7J2nQH3Bum69gUDeKuqIXx8ic/s640/blogger-image-1262016616.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love these turquoise Moroccan style ones but at $26 a square foot they are well above my price range and about 3x the subway tile price. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjITGiNu20e0ZyBrb3oPXxVrO-c2Q04Iy0CvRwhcANJAACNoOnYs4S2HUK8GOxf3R9c99FAN11169EyeaP1mcSJxhg6D_PCPkpd6bKmzQ_VEetGaea-BcJPR68G19_AfRmdC3y0rLLJqew/s640/blogger-image-1951328384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjITGiNu20e0ZyBrb3oPXxVrO-c2Q04Iy0CvRwhcANJAACNoOnYs4S2HUK8GOxf3R9c99FAN11169EyeaP1mcSJxhg6D_PCPkpd6bKmzQ_VEetGaea-BcJPR68G19_AfRmdC3y0rLLJqew/s640/blogger-image-1951328384.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is an example of the look I am going for. My cupboards will be a antique distressed white & countertops will be a bit different but a gorgeous black granite. The home builder has granite as a standard feature or else I wouldn't be able to splurge on this feature right now. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92tymy06lOgemN-rEy23nZOM1OrMQwyHzbSGn12UW9g6gYr4a3u0wndqhSkBTv5aD-L1ipKLqi0Amv9C_LWIP9h4CKtz8rs6meMSdBM0Iov7hhp2jtrD0yYl2Nxs82z9hURAHUygWH-Y/s640/blogger-image-330877008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92tymy06lOgemN-rEy23nZOM1OrMQwyHzbSGn12UW9g6gYr4a3u0wndqhSkBTv5aD-L1ipKLqi0Amv9C_LWIP9h4CKtz8rs6meMSdBM0Iov7hhp2jtrD0yYl2Nxs82z9hURAHUygWH-Y/s640/blogger-image-330877008.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I want to do bright a cheery color for the laundry room. Laundry is my least favorite job so if it looks pretty, I will want to be in that room more often right? So many ideas! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> In the months ahead I will post pictures of my progress with the house and with the progress on making my old furniture look new. That way I can move into a new house with the look of new furniture but not break the bank. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a great day! Love, Lori </div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-12815044674104343062015-11-29T07:00:00.001-08:002015-11-29T07:00:27.205-08:00Super SaturdayHello, it's been awhile since my last post. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9XHyi-ZK3qzT7hWcWc47ku4Mn-yXUyuOfuXsxFyS8vPjoIySQC8eX0eL4koC8y0iyeinGa8zpC6udkxHju8k9ASmd_uu_kDear9grgUVumM6lFqT5G3HmUVwwH7ekW8N85ZEVsJUjjc/s640/blogger-image--1110054291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9XHyi-ZK3qzT7hWcWc47ku4Mn-yXUyuOfuXsxFyS8vPjoIySQC8eX0eL4koC8y0iyeinGa8zpC6udkxHju8k9ASmd_uu_kDear9grgUVumM6lFqT5G3HmUVwwH7ekW8N85ZEVsJUjjc/s640/blogger-image--1110054291.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Since I went back to college I haven't had as much time to woodwork or refinish furniture lately. The love is there, but the timing is off for me to do more projects. I did recently do a Super Saturday for the ladies at my church. Super Saturday is a day where we meet at the church and several of us who make crafts teach the ladies and help them make a take home project at cost. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7c1_w2nihbN_Q5jQHoY8pyEIGzryO2s05OEwYL6Tco5s4kjtUUELnvhwdk49qRs6BGu2OpfOKxthkl1xIiny7g7XQI9HYxgv6vj763dtJWJrfvADUmuiALkvyAYCA5qP3Twy1F5gNFmQ/s640/blogger-image-2015547636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7c1_w2nihbN_Q5jQHoY8pyEIGzryO2s05OEwYL6Tco5s4kjtUUELnvhwdk49qRs6BGu2OpfOKxthkl1xIiny7g7XQI9HYxgv6vj763dtJWJrfvADUmuiALkvyAYCA5qP3Twy1F5gNFmQ/s640/blogger-image-2015547636.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These are the three projects I did. The pillow, the trees and the tags. I am going to show you how I made the trees. I started out with long strips (4ft long by 8" tall) of inexpensive backing board and I glued several strips of small trim to it until it covered the 8" of height. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDYnbQhlnQxRs3BxN1nOdxH5Vzj9NjJIeq0hnJ46PuhaWxmTMX-VfJ8IuGp27qg5Ym4AR_3p3MewWNCcG3e3lN1pz6KG6OT87VOhEFidU8UR2cDssxR60NwejraZW_vYahuOJ0dXGkXPA/s640/blogger-image-1080497624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDYnbQhlnQxRs3BxN1nOdxH5Vzj9NjJIeq0hnJ46PuhaWxmTMX-VfJ8IuGp27qg5Ym4AR_3p3MewWNCcG3e3lN1pz6KG6OT87VOhEFidU8UR2cDssxR60NwejraZW_vYahuOJ0dXGkXPA/s640/blogger-image-1080497624.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I then decided what angles to cut the wood trees. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMyGm7VSeX6EiMxSfi7ktakDc4W2eKaKvBKA91azP4ca7znLPKq3FZ1cxqF5X8NoJgy-Jya-uLi5LeUQ134-D5g9N7y3cd7t7eHGcAYdl4eS1ijuE4FOGwj07rtMQkF6eNIbh9dpTd0M/s640/blogger-image-918866268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMyGm7VSeX6EiMxSfi7ktakDc4W2eKaKvBKA91azP4ca7znLPKq3FZ1cxqF5X8NoJgy-Jya-uLi5LeUQ134-D5g9N7y3cd7t7eHGcAYdl4eS1ijuE4FOGwj07rtMQkF6eNIbh9dpTd0M/s640/blogger-image-918866268.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After lining it up I matched the angle on my miter saw. In cutting them all from a long strip, it saved time and energy from just cutting out one piece of trim out at a time. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp9hYqic1f9IqH5o4WchqUkOfQWQbjK6K2rD4zeUrPbrbBWhvAVx8-t9U_hOd3y0wdAPAm45VTJ6vQPJiZxPfOtNIlAjcDGU42h-Y2KCM_RWHcyD_cOHPv5Vw7sGz9ak0__t0cbcAQ6hI/s640/blogger-image--2045422762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp9hYqic1f9IqH5o4WchqUkOfQWQbjK6K2rD4zeUrPbrbBWhvAVx8-t9U_hOd3y0wdAPAm45VTJ6vQPJiZxPfOtNIlAjcDGU42h-Y2KCM_RWHcyD_cOHPv5Vw7sGz9ak0__t0cbcAQ6hI/s640/blogger-image--2045422762.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I ended up repeating the glue and cut process until I had enough for all the orders. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbVx9vpk9C3OsnQp4fyCrtbBLdfg9iXyznV3wGImOCVI1GQJkP5P_j6hVAQkAgSa9ny7OGjFZ14Abyxnx1lXPcUndPFtnTUF5nMVQImalHodzYCTNuepY8nOjcN5FByvH6KYMxSYmFMdg/s640/blogger-image--427405082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbVx9vpk9C3OsnQp4fyCrtbBLdfg9iXyznV3wGImOCVI1GQJkP5P_j6hVAQkAgSa9ny7OGjFZ14Abyxnx1lXPcUndPFtnTUF5nMVQImalHodzYCTNuepY8nOjcN5FByvH6KYMxSYmFMdg/s640/blogger-image--427405082.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Some of the wood trim didn't want to stay down. This is where having a lot of clamps came in handy. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKhrhGVBUFZiom0eKh9fNc1IFLAA-gxT01bbnGxtlMMRCYv-e8PNwVuLQJTjvyXbBPc2pIYSUy0uDj2uQTYk-lEVl8owgbaMEaCVDBJtdwdmOqff0G4GMT5jptza4acUqYPUUXds2Hxs/s640/blogger-image--1770244157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKhrhGVBUFZiom0eKh9fNc1IFLAA-gxT01bbnGxtlMMRCYv-e8PNwVuLQJTjvyXbBPc2pIYSUy0uDj2uQTYk-lEVl8owgbaMEaCVDBJtdwdmOqff0G4GMT5jptza4acUqYPUUXds2Hxs/s640/blogger-image--1770244157.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I was playing around with the trim after I was done. It would make a neat ceiling medallion if it was all done in the same pattern and lined up and caulked just right. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfeqzYBowFSw0V0NUKHl9pp_KeP9P8ZmTlH5RdR1iiEleSPkPXcmZiTngQs_t_qh2RPljAUMMSEKdNDAh1VK5Hx2qmC5Bq_mDEwzY8k37S3FoW8TEZeQ8y4LSPJCxN4e6J5deglupBV0/s640/blogger-image-1091197481.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfeqzYBowFSw0V0NUKHl9pp_KeP9P8ZmTlH5RdR1iiEleSPkPXcmZiTngQs_t_qh2RPljAUMMSEKdNDAh1VK5Hx2qmC5Bq_mDEwzY8k37S3FoW8TEZeQ8y4LSPJCxN4e6J5deglupBV0/s640/blogger-image-1091197481.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I would say the Super Saturday was a success. I wish I would have taken more pictures of the ladies finishing the trees. I was jumping in and helping those who needed help. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ImqAhkLNd_8lRknDeHXi6Rj7s1d25bdTcKeHyYdG4MGwQ2cMU9KkXXGwG3tewGGn8p40vPPg24n6VvmW6HTE3NtvTHntOWOeHpX3r74A1qyFz84V-ZlhYeFM1xr822D6luV25cQ790U/s640/blogger-image--13540756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ImqAhkLNd_8lRknDeHXi6Rj7s1d25bdTcKeHyYdG4MGwQ2cMU9KkXXGwG3tewGGn8p40vPPg24n6VvmW6HTE3NtvTHntOWOeHpX3r74A1qyFz84V-ZlhYeFM1xr822D6luV25cQ790U/s640/blogger-image--13540756.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With the tags, some kept them the natural wood color and some painted theirs white. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-pmL60t4pMH_-4KMaCCGf6yeQ3qFooWrBz12eptA9FyrT7o-kEQ9a7Reu9T7fJFrKQ_s66ssUNfgVQdOprdUolkjoRomPH85XvfQ3bpovZGPtD9gKNfHb5W6Qg1DVwWm8Asm-kTk1tQ/s640/blogger-image--1694968947.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-pmL60t4pMH_-4KMaCCGf6yeQ3qFooWrBz12eptA9FyrT7o-kEQ9a7Reu9T7fJFrKQ_s66ssUNfgVQdOprdUolkjoRomPH85XvfQ3bpovZGPtD9gKNfHb5W6Qg1DVwWm8Asm-kTk1tQ/s640/blogger-image--1694968947.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The tags and the trees were definitely the most popular of the three crafts that I did. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzt4-_GXIUomQs91jWKtQyee7u6eVXxRp_f-YAzkJqY0gV6gCPooUmLbNHtynASzGHK7P8bnn3qOqAJbidr6B9EmlBrvjJfQe7MpjujncBZbUKAc-Z5p-YNnqg_6FAuK7hFEbD4xRPA6k/s640/blogger-image-2053114183.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzt4-_GXIUomQs91jWKtQyee7u6eVXxRp_f-YAzkJqY0gV6gCPooUmLbNHtynASzGHK7P8bnn3qOqAJbidr6B9EmlBrvjJfQe7MpjujncBZbUKAc-Z5p-YNnqg_6FAuK7hFEbD4xRPA6k/s640/blogger-image-2053114183.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Again, I am sorry I didn't take more pictures of the ladies painting and staining their trees. I was up to my elbows in paint and dark wax. To do the base of the tree, I used a square wood dowel and an old wooden spool. The spools were donated by my mother-in-law. (thanks Shirley!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdG8GKCpnJwfpAyoMmU_Q3aGwdJ5fuPJGcFh7CMRC6itMx1YT_h5cX5WLzmjE1vWO053R7NEQMNs9qCC0-PKB1HLpJKQ3sCwKm9XZYAcQXkl-1VwvqG6QmVm95J9IXjwiW4R80otG3L_c/s640/blogger-image--1820089529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdG8GKCpnJwfpAyoMmU_Q3aGwdJ5fuPJGcFh7CMRC6itMx1YT_h5cX5WLzmjE1vWO053R7NEQMNs9qCC0-PKB1HLpJKQ3sCwKm9XZYAcQXkl-1VwvqG6QmVm95J9IXjwiW4R80otG3L_c/s640/blogger-image--1820089529.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The square dowel was clamped and glued to the back of the tree. I used the blue end dowel at Home Depot and I drilled a hole bigger in the spool with a 3/8" drill bit. To fit a square dowel into a round hole, I used my belt sander to round the corners off of the dowel to make it round. I then added glue and used a rubber mallet to hammer it in tight. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh-trUxPx0ChuSCPXcI3E1Lf3sM8O6bILxy6xUHmJnXhKTiEJyKE2gwfcZQPBD0LqN2RO1ALVEQIcUe6gH2DpWCWEJTMovI0SQYQU3nEHQtxxKLpPkDzzF0nE8-QlHRyOvETGNeGH7V9A/s640/blogger-image-646760421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh-trUxPx0ChuSCPXcI3E1Lf3sM8O6bILxy6xUHmJnXhKTiEJyKE2gwfcZQPBD0LqN2RO1ALVEQIcUe6gH2DpWCWEJTMovI0SQYQU3nEHQtxxKLpPkDzzF0nE8-QlHRyOvETGNeGH7V9A/s640/blogger-image-646760421.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I used Behr white paint for the tree and then I used Annie Sloan dark wax to go over it for the example trees. Annie Sloan wax is very expensive so I made my own dark wax to bring for the Super Saturday projects. It looked and worked identical and was less than 1/4 of the price. Again, sorry for the lack of photography! I got busy working and I didn't remember. I only snapped a few of the ladies with their tags. It was a successful day and it was fun to show & help the ladies how to do a new skill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a great day! Love Lori</div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-63008983058066605902015-10-01T16:16:00.001-07:002015-10-01T16:16:06.472-07:00Ladder blanket racks<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBDYIRz4FN4ADcwlZy_uEc_6nmFGyA3B_Grpttht6yxIxta1c9uod3ksb4mpcv3vAbizwMdHAJJOy_XwsOXTtIUtn-qt67Xky68pkdBtmE6YeZg-d1mHth8GAZyHAxUPCX1yf9p1gjXls/s640/blogger-image-48155658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBDYIRz4FN4ADcwlZy_uEc_6nmFGyA3B_Grpttht6yxIxta1c9uod3ksb4mpcv3vAbizwMdHAJJOy_XwsOXTtIUtn-qt67Xky68pkdBtmE6YeZg-d1mHth8GAZyHAxUPCX1yf9p1gjXls/s640/blogger-image-48155658.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These are the finished products, 3 blanket or towel racks for my friend. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo2HzoUghv23dS9rkv1JtbDo21YIQmJDlm_GKQkQjU-GPpdhtr_CC6bewm537kSJ53XlrbTqQhpF0vG5kKQxY0xNBK0hTEn5Hoo4k2LrZBzzTxbOm6M8szdPhBo4Je8Esgl-1mfQJ4orM/s640/blogger-image--1465587199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo2HzoUghv23dS9rkv1JtbDo21YIQmJDlm_GKQkQjU-GPpdhtr_CC6bewm537kSJ53XlrbTqQhpF0vG5kKQxY0xNBK0hTEn5Hoo4k2LrZBzzTxbOm6M8szdPhBo4Je8Esgl-1mfQJ4orM/s640/blogger-image--1465587199.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Last time I showed you a pile of lumber I had brought home. These are 2x4's and 2x6's. I have gone back to school so I am sorry about the long time between building and blogging.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgps55kehdHMn4_Jl-Y5hp5O3R8T2cnAEDuSoVS1qX5UeEWU7ZXC_LxY0UNTFNRCQRKAdV1EzUFBrF8NysNQLxl9f9IWpT3Fl8exOo0pPF6CSFpy3hZ4TyEIYlIkCLZSJRTJc8DA4WKRuY/s640/blogger-image--1214570050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgps55kehdHMn4_Jl-Y5hp5O3R8T2cnAEDuSoVS1qX5UeEWU7ZXC_LxY0UNTFNRCQRKAdV1EzUFBrF8NysNQLxl9f9IWpT3Fl8exOo0pPF6CSFpy3hZ4TyEIYlIkCLZSJRTJc8DA4WKRuY/s640/blogger-image--1214570050.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After cutting the boards, I drilled pocket screw holes in the middle boards and gave everything a good sanding. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE5yIdRGTztzPGfIRJro5vpO2vg7A5ULt1TFAJpr3wqqeMuhYZFDJWU8t960D3QMQTW9e5PhSIWtY82iQ9p35Qshu_Dl3iTzBoOvY7IhEqFlkuwsvjLoLqO0pXlhYTjkFaaUnjZY1kqDo/s640/blogger-image--811068923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE5yIdRGTztzPGfIRJro5vpO2vg7A5ULt1TFAJpr3wqqeMuhYZFDJWU8t960D3QMQTW9e5PhSIWtY82iQ9p35Qshu_Dl3iTzBoOvY7IhEqFlkuwsvjLoLqO0pXlhYTjkFaaUnjZY1kqDo/s640/blogger-image--811068923.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here they are assembled. The ladder rungs are tilted to try and dissuade the kids from climbing. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuerZLcthnIzwbAaaWQvLo5-DmHxsO768oI9ZYOVUibe2MZjhw0fg0GyLbyvhp-NLGhA2F-IgCxvgK_9gpNvsakDlXi-HSOP7iWydwMdE2XT3Wb3Jl4BCzul3KqKP73ztJ9vIOY1owJTw/s640/blogger-image--542742064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuerZLcthnIzwbAaaWQvLo5-DmHxsO768oI9ZYOVUibe2MZjhw0fg0GyLbyvhp-NLGhA2F-IgCxvgK_9gpNvsakDlXi-HSOP7iWydwMdE2XT3Wb3Jl4BCzul3KqKP73ztJ9vIOY1owJTw/s640/blogger-image--542742064.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After the first coat of stain, they started looking pretty good. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHD8fgTKK1pksNbvZftILgbjMDxnUPZOC-RDJXTU1t7lJiEkwr_t6iX_7jOOxK1FRewK9xLPmQ_1HZfx2gyYwf7cWEWi9D-_GITSTSMPuiVF_906gMuCNCfMRfj8a56ORMaew6NoXj7F4/s640/blogger-image-1724528775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHD8fgTKK1pksNbvZftILgbjMDxnUPZOC-RDJXTU1t7lJiEkwr_t6iX_7jOOxK1FRewK9xLPmQ_1HZfx2gyYwf7cWEWi9D-_GITSTSMPuiVF_906gMuCNCfMRfj8a56ORMaew6NoXj7F4/s640/blogger-image-1724528775.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I don't know why gloves always split on me when staining, they just never hold up. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_oodl43FsFa2dRWueaAbu4wZzmU8Ohpl4BYWM5-r5XxR3sHGXG0qd0BiZcA-Q8IZgmGsdWmVkTtMp4MzivkQfozR-y4mR5Ol3bTg6V7KpdSIJdJNbfTdvQ-8SBGLDw7zmy1Q1E9x6uM/s640/blogger-image-1312696963.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_oodl43FsFa2dRWueaAbu4wZzmU8Ohpl4BYWM5-r5XxR3sHGXG0qd0BiZcA-Q8IZgmGsdWmVkTtMp4MzivkQfozR-y4mR5Ol3bTg6V7KpdSIJdJNbfTdvQ-8SBGLDw7zmy1Q1E9x6uM/s640/blogger-image-1312696963.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Most projects leave my hands looking like a crime scene. Lol </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqUiFpDx2UW-J6KV3XJgN5eBZAbscDr2GEDlMm4UXkyurhM_B64JKigQa14lELsX8_UChlZAkbEtRb4HhQPKfjb86-Fvs-uWivnAQwPQIlNRuKIY1LHWGqIUvwR8cfg9sc1xzG_AOylsA/s640/blogger-image-763861604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqUiFpDx2UW-J6KV3XJgN5eBZAbscDr2GEDlMm4UXkyurhM_B64JKigQa14lELsX8_UChlZAkbEtRb4HhQPKfjb86-Fvs-uWivnAQwPQIlNRuKIY1LHWGqIUvwR8cfg9sc1xzG_AOylsA/s640/blogger-image-763861604.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I got the building plans from Shanty 2 Chic. I like how they give you step by step instructions. They have a ton of fun projects! I tried to post the link but I couldn't get it to come over. If you google shanty 2 chic blanket ladder rack, it will take you right to it. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzBki1FZpaR96iIvZx6BBuhhv3vTHtvSGB7GqjtoBw6yXeYUILzQyENfdQoOYctw7SQ62wN-qDxQdMMhrVxKeH7w_w-EaAy8q2h2KTeyV2vCaRQjU19VnK34aZfrZ_OiwGjgNqoQfNBo/s640/blogger-image-449826009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzBki1FZpaR96iIvZx6BBuhhv3vTHtvSGB7GqjtoBw6yXeYUILzQyENfdQoOYctw7SQ62wN-qDxQdMMhrVxKeH7w_w-EaAy8q2h2KTeyV2vCaRQjU19VnK34aZfrZ_OiwGjgNqoQfNBo/s640/blogger-image-449826009.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here they are done after the second coat of stain and two coats of clear poly. I enjoyed making them, building projects is my favorite. I would do it full-time if I had a better back. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a great day! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Love, Lori</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-19408318054653020122015-09-16T13:29:00.001-07:002015-09-16T13:29:59.444-07:00Mouse Pad<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPYsuh4mEbCKprogXyUlHPkdutqqSp60xpw3yTEkCtDlPD2EJE1vw8rDvf45almoxRKR491xtasmD7d4O0hSwKVmEyAH_0IKNwKN9Ga5MSLa6n-1f89tKMEAG8EdJq8BxJxEpkxSG8Ck/s640/blogger-image-947546939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPYsuh4mEbCKprogXyUlHPkdutqqSp60xpw3yTEkCtDlPD2EJE1vw8rDvf45almoxRKR491xtasmD7d4O0hSwKVmEyAH_0IKNwKN9Ga5MSLa6n-1f89tKMEAG8EdJq8BxJxEpkxSG8Ck/s640/blogger-image-947546939.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I wanted to show you how I spruced up this mousepad. First it came home looking like this. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3luBRmMGy0FbETWoYDtDi2wxStdWye4GO-7kkQ7GQXjlz2ogoVjTDKgS09PwWd3HCOuYnyPFOOFE8iFm_uy-lVdi-JqURH-QlhdRtjzlzqHX27NHYEbQTvCDI2-qrzQt35XpI8P5ahYY/s640/blogger-image--811661624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3luBRmMGy0FbETWoYDtDi2wxStdWye4GO-7kkQ7GQXjlz2ogoVjTDKgS09PwWd3HCOuYnyPFOOFE8iFm_uy-lVdi-JqURH-QlhdRtjzlzqHX27NHYEbQTvCDI2-qrzQt35XpI8P5ahYY/s640/blogger-image--811661624.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My 6 year old had won it in her school's carnival. I need a mousepad since I am taking night school, but one that looks like a prescription pad is definitely not my style. So I gathered some scrap materials from around the house and tried them out. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnz2SOhFag50XyZRQUPBz8hrrIOGqia-qGcnUAJqbJ6GnwJ3jsch3f8VU0JT-NFj4Kdx9PkRd53gZdZT55viKgwF1NhfAkOz-isRIqGEKqJpgr7VXFN4QiK0KgWYITbc-czrMshyphenhyphenISwgc/s640/blogger-image-562892696.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnz2SOhFag50XyZRQUPBz8hrrIOGqia-qGcnUAJqbJ6GnwJ3jsch3f8VU0JT-NFj4Kdx9PkRd53gZdZT55viKgwF1NhfAkOz-isRIqGEKqJpgr7VXFN4QiK0KgWYITbc-czrMshyphenhyphenISwgc/s640/blogger-image-562892696.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I was going to use the turquoise circles but the white part of the material was too thin and you could see the writing underneath. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkCSuAUC6UpulDRv_Zbq2_KhkptFZS9zoCuhGzw3x5tfbVu1Jg6D74PnGBenlWauJ9T1rsxJgqTNtdIqi-Z7bMXf3mVbSRUWHSJjPKxYLl4mI104_u_k5LI2SVT1MSa-rFjaTAWgq8cnk/s640/blogger-image-1431507003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkCSuAUC6UpulDRv_Zbq2_KhkptFZS9zoCuhGzw3x5tfbVu1Jg6D74PnGBenlWauJ9T1rsxJgqTNtdIqi-Z7bMXf3mVbSRUWHSJjPKxYLl4mI104_u_k5LI2SVT1MSa-rFjaTAWgq8cnk/s640/blogger-image-1431507003.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I used the spray adhesive very liberally on the mousepad. Then I laid the material out over the sticky mousepad and I pressed and stretched out all the bubbles and wrinkles. After I used my rotary cutter on my Silhouette Cameo cutting board to trim the fabric. I went back with my sharp fabric scissors to make sure all the strings were cut. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0iMPEjyRFcSlX31hVfRHsgz_d-p9yBAMeO1sIWgXN0lA_aYuGHf3kyveapLOZ-dPE3mHsnF1mohnpL-eqoKyjYeuNSFNFoMzev4xh5_g8I-GsUM7MLOCLxEXQITi8UCZEhkNL_Tzh9oY/s640/blogger-image--1213477152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0iMPEjyRFcSlX31hVfRHsgz_d-p9yBAMeO1sIWgXN0lA_aYuGHf3kyveapLOZ-dPE3mHsnF1mohnpL-eqoKyjYeuNSFNFoMzev4xh5_g8I-GsUM7MLOCLxEXQITi8UCZEhkNL_Tzh9oY/s640/blogger-image--1213477152.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It cost me nothing since I got the mousepad for free and I had all the other materials here at home. I think this is an easy way to update an old mousepad or just make it match your own unique style. The total makeover time was less than five minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a great day! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Love, Lori</div></div></div><br></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887534464739664112.post-66446293609091456932015-09-08T13:33:00.001-07:002015-10-01T16:21:06.505-07:00Rolling alongThe VW Bus dresser is coming along nicely now. I got the windows, wipers and the headlights on! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghaeSH80p455NqXv_D6s11CFFSeYz8cQVRhC6v_t8tVqUdxzv7NUdpxmwxLWnWPVIHc6kmqKBumvK_rlzGq-QXmPGRU1C1gpbhdHARc-as1seC_Lnn2YJ3bZObeC-TMu8y1iJycsMFqgQ/s640/blogger-image--649215685.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghaeSH80p455NqXv_D6s11CFFSeYz8cQVRhC6v_t8tVqUdxzv7NUdpxmwxLWnWPVIHc6kmqKBumvK_rlzGq-QXmPGRU1C1gpbhdHARc-as1seC_Lnn2YJ3bZObeC-TMu8y1iJycsMFqgQ/s640/blogger-image--649215685.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It just has a few more steps and a clear coat before I can call it done. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BiFIxFcA0y9fSpog6fA8TyVHJSJ1RCGifZwO7Ldvn0BNQDgWMwr08Ptyn5TU1EUs0nra3xCddYH-uQfZ8zYZq5P4qZhLmU3ksgo1dAJSW3ykhn4Uzf3sU89XFhWfp9dleFJs0Fb05JM/s640/blogger-image--1571142246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BiFIxFcA0y9fSpog6fA8TyVHJSJ1RCGifZwO7Ldvn0BNQDgWMwr08Ptyn5TU1EUs0nra3xCddYH-uQfZ8zYZq5P4qZhLmU3ksgo1dAJSW3ykhn4Uzf3sU89XFhWfp9dleFJs0Fb05JM/s640/blogger-image--1571142246.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I put a VW symbol on top just for fun as well. This little baby has come a long way! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopQ98G5FefHXE98mtlkMGxS808vB506tjmGae7fquzP5LiMAR-KdT8M-jnWO8Gn3cHdVBwrcunaw6UUdgzePVsyGec9L9QMs2MMObEbP15r0ZXfHQ1YbQO2IcyENSstLUbIxcZrU2N2E/s640/blogger-image--1555563934.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopQ98G5FefHXE98mtlkMGxS808vB506tjmGae7fquzP5LiMAR-KdT8M-jnWO8Gn3cHdVBwrcunaw6UUdgzePVsyGec9L9QMs2MMObEbP15r0ZXfHQ1YbQO2IcyENSstLUbIxcZrU2N2E/s640/blogger-image--1555563934.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I couldn't find the hood ornament I wanted, so I cut one out of wood and patched and painted it to look like an authentic one. I was happy to get some use out of my Ryobi bandsaw I purchased early this spring. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC04x-Wk8rUTR_cwZC2ggxNdswOUR4BPb-_bRiv3wliBJUd7LLB_AsXp3Lu8i-SK5SvqsdhVWX_cb9qXQ3GiAro1X1Y5L3ThrVSCO1Tr4u9EtBWH9TvNgAD5MakwF1G4nauMkB0AaY0wk/s640/blogger-image-442574693.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC04x-Wk8rUTR_cwZC2ggxNdswOUR4BPb-_bRiv3wliBJUd7LLB_AsXp3Lu8i-SK5SvqsdhVWX_cb9qXQ3GiAro1X1Y5L3ThrVSCO1Tr4u9EtBWH9TvNgAD5MakwF1G4nauMkB0AaY0wk/s640/blogger-image-442574693.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After I glued and wood filled the cuts, it painted up nicely. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1hjSHH5VwDcCKE4XWSp84_tArdc19gzGyL2nTID9OPLVjUiR7awWCcch3J3JIigP8Orj6QGtxncUtbchLmI3uWjzi878ssMZgnyux2UzUitMQ9K5nB4dkzVBWjaQyKJU1P8yTUqIoUjI/s640/blogger-image--1139798882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1hjSHH5VwDcCKE4XWSp84_tArdc19gzGyL2nTID9OPLVjUiR7awWCcch3J3JIigP8Orj6QGtxncUtbchLmI3uWjzi878ssMZgnyux2UzUitMQ9K5nB4dkzVBWjaQyKJU1P8yTUqIoUjI/s640/blogger-image--1139798882.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here it is before the windows and the detail striping. I had just clamped the headlights to estimate the location they would be mounted on. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIbXVkDUH29dClJ4K3Bhac46uF9L9a2XqIrnvN1lD1PIGD4XNSdO3wEzLLxHCsz0bEfbGK4HroR3TObS8s7WoW0neOonk3lnvZI7zoKgYIuNRnz1XG6WIZS_BSntdW1-yCxUpMOJ81ro/s640/blogger-image--1681048277.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIbXVkDUH29dClJ4K3Bhac46uF9L9a2XqIrnvN1lD1PIGD4XNSdO3wEzLLxHCsz0bEfbGK4HroR3TObS8s7WoW0neOonk3lnvZI7zoKgYIuNRnz1XG6WIZS_BSntdW1-yCxUpMOJ81ro/s640/blogger-image--1681048277.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I sponged on the top logo and then I went back and did the edge in metallic silver as well. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaF1QBTU0CYqp4w8buQsAHimQAFs5MHTz__vXOdvw0zhC7MS7w1gFHFm6zIBeWCAHNPdLkHABMT52tuaXB_NfWBFEmtvbc4M-vId2EZT7oyo9mdvY5wYmVCxirFwuHShvUvbjr-JrJtRI/s640/blogger-image--646668511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaF1QBTU0CYqp4w8buQsAHimQAFs5MHTz__vXOdvw0zhC7MS7w1gFHFm6zIBeWCAHNPdLkHABMT52tuaXB_NfWBFEmtvbc4M-vId2EZT7oyo9mdvY5wYmVCxirFwuHShvUvbjr-JrJtRI/s640/blogger-image--646668511.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here it is before the lights. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxYD4AL0_ir5dVoftbltV8nGzK-8rwqJx6yWObfSMmEFl6g0GscRVVg-eAzGQbKCHskV3RY5yDMnys1-x6grCU_uAvFZhSvim3dJwM-0FxsBE20XMi8p1IuWxHx76yF0fgnH5DUlptuk/s640/blogger-image-850304651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxYD4AL0_ir5dVoftbltV8nGzK-8rwqJx6yWObfSMmEFl6g0GscRVVg-eAzGQbKCHskV3RY5yDMnys1-x6grCU_uAvFZhSvim3dJwM-0FxsBE20XMi8p1IuWxHx76yF0fgnH5DUlptuk/s640/blogger-image-850304651.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And here it is again after. I am going to finish with a few more details but this piece doesn't have an owner quite yet. If you are interested it will be $199 for pickup here in Utah. Please contact me if it's something you would like in your home. </div></div></div></div><br></div></div></div></div></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00820022577405979479noreply@blogger.com3