Cool Down with Mango Margaritas.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_NXokYfL0KFNFNeQgshiQuZz67iTlcc4GrzYOO7GmFM93qwf5WpIvK8TGwrvyMJhmqD2I3xosMmbrlhHANGa7XykeHHXtt6CBox9yuU8bQJ9UPh3pRjK-mndaRgrm7Dbb1EvVESc/s1600/mango+margarita4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="summer drink" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_NXokYfL0KFNFNeQgshiQuZz67iTlcc4GrzYOO7GmFM93qwf5WpIvK8TGwrvyMJhmqD2I3xosMmbrlhHANGa7XykeHHXtt6CBox9yuU8bQJ9UPh3pRjK-mndaRgrm7Dbb1EvVESc/s1600/mango+margarita4.png" title="mango margarita" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We recently returned from a mini vacation in Florida and we loaded up lots of mangoes when we were returning home.  In addition to making smoothies and mango chicken, we recently added mango margarita to the list of what to make using mangoes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9WfdLMFOYj7m9yD7cYoV1oLDSq__bzrUGX1dTE3WTUYA1VBMXLtOBOt_eXzMRa8RI4nOcwntOOl_YPogt6O6kCqcueHNWW7BQYw9QN_JZdUX0ir1ntHwOUkVzrRuduYkY34px2ufN/s1600/mango+magarita.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="summer drink" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9WfdLMFOYj7m9yD7cYoV1oLDSq__bzrUGX1dTE3WTUYA1VBMXLtOBOt_eXzMRa8RI4nOcwntOOl_YPogt6O6kCqcueHNWW7BQYw9QN_JZdUX0ir1ntHwOUkVzrRuduYkY34px2ufN/s1600/mango+magarita.jpg" title="mango margarita" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">some of the ingredients needed(tequila is optional)</div><br />I saw the recipe in the Summer issue of  <b>Good Housekeeping</b> magazine that was waiting for me in my mailbox on returning home. I thought they must've known that I would be loaded with lots of mangoes and included that recipe just for me! Ha!<br /><br /><span style="background-color: yellow; font-size: large;">Here's the Simple Recipe:</span><br /><span style="background-color: yellow; font-size: large;"><br /></span>Blend 6 cups<b> ice</b>; 3 <b>ripe mangoes</b>, peeled and chopped; 3 Tbsp. <b>orange juice</b>; 2 Tbsp. <b>honey</b>; 2 Tbsp.<b> lime juice</b>; 1 tsp. grated <b>orange peel</b>; and 1 cup <b>white tequila</b>(optional). Serves 8.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYae_ZKsnuXL0ujuSWxWlkm1YIP2FeoAqBCfiPNTG9BIVFrh_3HpTNx5m0N8nHR78RI0PAUqlQMppsht6uT6rEIjxVIYWAVTC2d2siGCH2sWTdx8dECsw57EB_UQEPY8uF66CpOEFP/s1600/mango+magarita1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="summer drink" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYae_ZKsnuXL0ujuSWxWlkm1YIP2FeoAqBCfiPNTG9BIVFrh_3HpTNx5m0N8nHR78RI0PAUqlQMppsht6uT6rEIjxVIYWAVTC2d2siGCH2sWTdx8dECsw57EB_UQEPY8uF66CpOEFP/s1600/mango+magarita1.jpg" title="mango margarita" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Yummy! </div>

Cool Down with Mango Margaritas.

We recently returned from a mini vacation in Florida and we loaded up lots of mangoes when we were returning home.  In addition to making sm...

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Wooden Letters Get Stylish with Vintage Wallpaper: A DIY.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLAoodrhFts2_S1ejFkwhg_Z_v9glAckTuXWzDw9tE45pL-ig4nrE11o7-A9IB75sllz7YdvWAFFCry5y4kpitdPBTfQWi2RFWM17hE1H33seocEw4PaHsJ7RLHfPPxMX148280kg/s1600/wallpaperdiy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="diy" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLAoodrhFts2_S1ejFkwhg_Z_v9glAckTuXWzDw9tE45pL-ig4nrE11o7-A9IB75sllz7YdvWAFFCry5y4kpitdPBTfQWi2RFWM17hE1H33seocEw4PaHsJ7RLHfPPxMX148280kg/s1600/wallpaperdiy.jpg" title="wooden letters get stylish with wallpaper " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A few weeks ago, I bought these wooden letters that spell LOVE from Target(their Handmade Modern Line). Although I loved their natural look, I wanted to spruce them up a bit.  I asked my friends on<a href="http://instagram.com/designaddictmom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> <span style="color: black;"><b>Instagram </b></span></a> if I should paint them and the consensus was a resounding PAINT THEM!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJ2sAf2wHM4Znk7flYz6eGXqpz9HPasT7_5dTXhBT2RBH7b_QwD9fWko3ICb_oUMW2L1TpggkA8e40OAuCqHtr2uDhyeZpArRY16m5lhrO32YC0LvaPPOBeezI6ntnXbjuo19oMVn/s1600/wallpaper4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="diy" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJ2sAf2wHM4Znk7flYz6eGXqpz9HPasT7_5dTXhBT2RBH7b_QwD9fWko3ICb_oUMW2L1TpggkA8e40OAuCqHtr2uDhyeZpArRY16m5lhrO32YC0LvaPPOBeezI6ntnXbjuo19oMVn/s1600/wallpaper4.jpg" title="wooden letters get stylish with wallpaper " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">an IPhone pic of them before</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was going to paint them, but then I remembered that I had wallpaper left over from this<a href="http://designaddictmom.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-week-6-reveal.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b> bedroom makeove</b></span><b>r</b></a>, hence the idea to wallpaper them was born!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq4gDilPtl7wCPEPyiEhZMyqgLWA4nxcfZMox8zr8ltzwELK9dwkGh408DZ3c-ULY7k3Cb-CUjNi4QimjEaYJwvY9uQBpzbB8lBCHaVzxt0im4wBsRaJdlCoumKEPbY-6vYAgdOvoi/s1600/wallpaper5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="diy" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq4gDilPtl7wCPEPyiEhZMyqgLWA4nxcfZMox8zr8ltzwELK9dwkGh408DZ3c-ULY7k3Cb-CUjNi4QimjEaYJwvY9uQBpzbB8lBCHaVzxt0im4wBsRaJdlCoumKEPbY-6vYAgdOvoi/s1600/wallpaper5.jpg" title="wooden letters get stylish with wallpaper " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Armed with my always reliable glue gun, wallpaper, and letters, I set to work.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgepWAFSU99YtIPcZnp6oV3-eoWlpjTA5JKHTLRPVje7OAkSlBnr22hB3w1fneynk7P16zTfwAbkHm6jiwnTejiGGfO6PKD7aXGsGRRSkDJC1QnV4rF_CnBO_XVdYhmZ9Xrdn7nvyll/s1600/wallpaper6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="diy" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgepWAFSU99YtIPcZnp6oV3-eoWlpjTA5JKHTLRPVje7OAkSlBnr22hB3w1fneynk7P16zTfwAbkHm6jiwnTejiGGfO6PKD7aXGsGRRSkDJC1QnV4rF_CnBO_XVdYhmZ9Xrdn7nvyll/s1600/wallpaper6.jpg" title="wooden letters get stylish with wallpaper " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">i traced each letter on the wallpaper using a chalk, then cut out each template. I then used the glue gun to glue the template to the surface of each letter.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCIasFSHoNQl-MGJ9gCfM7dmwhtM2E17oBBb4I_sqGCB6RQnhnb9E5X4fVVtuxLOm1-p7H2U5pvVHwl8MIupyFimCaeVOY0KZ4B7FcXSryci8HToSGC0L3p1pp4U3cm9UHrsPXHHjf/s1600/wallpaper3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="diy" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCIasFSHoNQl-MGJ9gCfM7dmwhtM2E17oBBb4I_sqGCB6RQnhnb9E5X4fVVtuxLOm1-p7H2U5pvVHwl8MIupyFimCaeVOY0KZ4B7FcXSryci8HToSGC0L3p1pp4U3cm9UHrsPXHHjf/s1600/wallpaper3.jpg" title="wooden letters get stylish with wallpaper " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And voila! With all the color from the books and accessories the white background of the wallpaper works beautifully. The letters most definitely stand out in the sea of color. I also adore the vintage vibe too. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXdvIWXVq731IOTWA4fGVaA6WAA8EgiJTJFsyqdJ_nIHog5qb1m57LONoFkzGCCbZhWekelicSitfoAdlT-BpNM1mrXHgFN5DzQL5vEgZB_GiH7i0W7H0XQx_MC7ELV4BLoKyTlURe/s1600/wallpaperdiy1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="diy" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXdvIWXVq731IOTWA4fGVaA6WAA8EgiJTJFsyqdJ_nIHog5qb1m57LONoFkzGCCbZhWekelicSitfoAdlT-BpNM1mrXHgFN5DzQL5vEgZB_GiH7i0W7H0XQx_MC7ELV4BLoKyTlURe/s1600/wallpaperdiy1.jpg" title="wooden letters get stylish with wallpaper " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In other news, today was Zion's last day of school and being a Kindergartner! Let the Summer fun begin! xx</div>

Wooden Letters Get Stylish with Vintage Wallpaper: A DIY.

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Layered Rugs.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc2Wt-DrzmkUzhHAwoTjIRIRfr1GY6834lhKMUh84iz7ZX88HSWCELRTjwsvHzomFjtBv3-gA5M-bPOnwlALG0jsLFXEloNkgVpSQ8tXsJBDayOs8YS5b6LfS2dqoLVf0uP-UeAyr9/s1600/layeredrug3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="layered rugs " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc2Wt-DrzmkUzhHAwoTjIRIRfr1GY6834lhKMUh84iz7ZX88HSWCELRTjwsvHzomFjtBv3-gA5M-bPOnwlALG0jsLFXEloNkgVpSQ8tXsJBDayOs8YS5b6LfS2dqoLVf0uP-UeAyr9/s1600/layeredrug3.jpg" title="layered rugs " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.barriebenson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BarrieBenson</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Layered rugs is a trend that has been around for awhile and I think it's here to stay. Just like pillows, throws, candles, and really just about every accessory, I also have a thing for rugs.  Unfortunately for me, I always fall in love with the most expensive ones. And as they increase in size, so do the prices! Well layering rugs can come to the rescue with that. If you look at the space above, a great size sisal is used to ground the furniture(sisals are relatively inexpensive) and then layered with what looks like a Beni Ourain rug. If it is the real thing, then we know that those are not inexpensive! But one can buy a smaller more affordable version and layer away...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASqQDMJr5ZsJYo6hNHJoouM7kgtGGmoh8wCODYqRhHtJ0ua7DvpajMA9ygsT0XjGGf1sch1t8HVCZyLWhlTn0y0a-81HPfIrEaJU9R867KE2O__WTLYn4jzRFnJN72lMSJzFTwdBs/s1600/layeredrugs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="layered rugs " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASqQDMJr5ZsJYo6hNHJoouM7kgtGGmoh8wCODYqRhHtJ0ua7DvpajMA9ygsT0XjGGf1sch1t8HVCZyLWhlTn0y0a-81HPfIrEaJU9R867KE2O__WTLYn4jzRFnJN72lMSJzFTwdBs/s1600/layeredrugs.jpg" title="layered rugs " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/cup-of-jo-makeover-the-livingdining-room/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Henderson</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdCailRbs_0fkqxtl8Hrph93sTyFfQlRt7VAHre-gN9MQpqmdBundcVxvHi7ceZLlQQ03iPDq9L3pE-BrD5PvgVxdyrRtYYO57Xf6cudf4-jtSET0nMtedzzuKGYERjgBpsy9aUy7e/s1600/layeredrugs1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="layered rugs in the nursery" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdCailRbs_0fkqxtl8Hrph93sTyFfQlRt7VAHre-gN9MQpqmdBundcVxvHi7ceZLlQQ03iPDq9L3pE-BrD5PvgVxdyrRtYYO57Xf6cudf4-jtSET0nMtedzzuKGYERjgBpsy9aUy7e/s1600/layeredrugs1.jpg" title="layered rugs in the nursery" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ababyspace.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a baby space</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Layering rugs is a great way to bring the color scheme together</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkl9o69pJYWYl3G313GU5kx8HV-mecl7EtUKTlHzgMpNFE_xsW5WsZ1vTLdllOQt9fL5BsKxqquTPwjQrmSo_u0G5DGl13iDNdkjWzIjUD-1NngstAO5I6iQWO-mzgtFX4KHycpjMc/s1600/layeredrug4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="layered rugs outdoor" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkl9o69pJYWYl3G313GU5kx8HV-mecl7EtUKTlHzgMpNFE_xsW5WsZ1vTLdllOQt9fL5BsKxqquTPwjQrmSo_u0G5DGl13iDNdkjWzIjUD-1NngstAO5I6iQWO-mzgtFX4KHycpjMc/s1600/layeredrug4.jpg" title="layered rugs outdoor" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Houzz</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpeRgMX-Q-6_Q_Oy1jHSRTvGKr0g7olB2BraxV-CgUfH4jcRXaHumlP4CewXV39ibfSW5bqMRA_C8vJspHT0pUUS_K3rXHfNE6WKnft5REgxDVzNIPXBuMvNmEA8khvwtTQgCIXmNZ/s1600/layeredrugs2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="layered rugs outdoor" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpeRgMX-Q-6_Q_Oy1jHSRTvGKr0g7olB2BraxV-CgUfH4jcRXaHumlP4CewXV39ibfSW5bqMRA_C8vJspHT0pUUS_K3rXHfNE6WKnft5REgxDVzNIPXBuMvNmEA8khvwtTQgCIXmNZ/s1600/layeredrugs2.jpg" title="layered rugs outdoor" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.chairish.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chairish Blog</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXG7bno9EzLP2dWAth-4p6rs0AxKji0YwW6BUMnBL8Ha2FcfE8lWqYVk7gvn5mYZqThKgf8U04wES7B7wM-elEUF-qMGWlbN5E_6UoV3qGFAlTeKPqdVrhcpOxdtKzbTY0dgyqRl_/s1600/layeredrugs6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="layered rugs in bedroom" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXG7bno9EzLP2dWAth-4p6rs0AxKji0YwW6BUMnBL8Ha2FcfE8lWqYVk7gvn5mYZqThKgf8U04wES7B7wM-elEUF-qMGWlbN5E_6UoV3qGFAlTeKPqdVrhcpOxdtKzbTY0dgyqRl_/s1600/layeredrugs6.jpg" title="layered rugs in bedroom" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a great way to add texture. This one is in our <a href="http://designaddictmom.blogspot.com/2014/04/guest-bedroom-facelift-and-some-other.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>guest bedroom</b></span></a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTrcdFseeb75fAT9AnJrQmWc2PRhOhHed0uwQYP-cTX9DL_QxV_FZ6UvsE7MUNV2L4OkoCEX4_6JIDYBAFobp1UcENsMtpamXKIGOqjrKZl5DIMDCCkoGiL2Vss-cwBl5S5KYjRpf8/s1600/layeredrugs5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="layered rugs " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTrcdFseeb75fAT9AnJrQmWc2PRhOhHed0uwQYP-cTX9DL_QxV_FZ6UvsE7MUNV2L4OkoCEX4_6JIDYBAFobp1UcENsMtpamXKIGOqjrKZl5DIMDCCkoGiL2Vss-cwBl5S5KYjRpf8/s1600/layeredrugs5.jpg" title="layered rugs " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stfrank.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stfrank</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you embraced this trend in your home? xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Layered Rugs.

BarrieBenson Layered rugs is a trend that has been around for awhile and I think it's here to stay. Just like pillows, throws, candles, ...

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