Flower Crowns and a Winner!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3L4Eu9n_vws_p9sVfJU4IhL3bFX2Q_rqfXJrSHKefKk1Z_uL1J8WIO9m2AVoWc6IY9qej_s0RQ63otzQHj9MUQWF0RlY17KFfdkaNeFLLdWR49J40c-I0eTBzGnMkd8dxDrYx0gdp/s1600/flowercrown5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="wedding decor style" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3L4Eu9n_vws_p9sVfJU4IhL3bFX2Q_rqfXJrSHKefKk1Z_uL1J8WIO9m2AVoWc6IY9qej_s0RQ63otzQHj9MUQWF0RlY17KFfdkaNeFLLdWR49J40c-I0eTBzGnMkd8dxDrYx0gdp/s1600/flowercrown5.jpg" title="flower crowns" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Hi everyone! How are you? I know it's been over a week since I last blogged, but I have been busy planning an important upcoming event; an event where yours truly will be adorned in a flower crown. The hubs and myself will be acknowledging our upcoming anniversary with an intimate love ceremony with family in our backyard.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcysxISMkV0unPP70yt3dMwZDljo9R8Zt3uhOqYY1fh6wZXX1Ql-zkRVF8bRhhIXRmJ4I1-_jB5MjlOpzU8G4qSyQ2PWwunHvMw0ThMIdcHSqO9IYQSXIAcJGMsJEfw8BWskcikTa7/s1600/flowercrown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="wedding style" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcysxISMkV0unPP70yt3dMwZDljo9R8Zt3uhOqYY1fh6wZXX1Ql-zkRVF8bRhhIXRmJ4I1-_jB5MjlOpzU8G4qSyQ2PWwunHvMw0ThMIdcHSqO9IYQSXIAcJGMsJEfw8BWskcikTa7/s1600/flowercrown.jpg" title="flower crowns" /></a></div><br />Now back to the flower crowns; ever since they came on the scene, I fell madly in love with the look.  It's such a fun way for me to express my love of nature.  In addition, for the love ceremony, I am aiming for a vintage/boho feel, and a floral crown seems like the perfect fit. I've bookmarked a couple tutorials and will be attempting to make one later today. Wish me luck! <span style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned for more regarding Saturday's festivities. </span><br /><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzU-dvTtfwNIr1MaOWyWu6TS9xt-UdQWlFP44YMZ5I6Mb07FuY6MssOhWXzvBw4J-xcLzyGigt8NY8u8SLkr0NRpWOjVOGZ_fIBrhFMYybjg1wigQavy40szI0S4chClYCL9zchGpZ/s1600/flowercrown2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="wedding style" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzU-dvTtfwNIr1MaOWyWu6TS9xt-UdQWlFP44YMZ5I6Mb07FuY6MssOhWXzvBw4J-xcLzyGigt8NY8u8SLkr0NRpWOjVOGZ_fIBrhFMYybjg1wigQavy40szI0S4chClYCL9zchGpZ/s1600/flowercrown2.jpg" title="flower crown" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">What a cutie pie!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">And Our  Giveaway Winner Is!</span></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/AVvXsEjFoIVHPukSJugFWoR0wOWeR04O5ZHaeIQXlJ1btH4_xFrW2qq9KPSzHM4zQzUh5CsC1TXGD8wUyeFK2Qkr7kga2rMj1hU5Tf71VvBkU2qbq-SgT1GxTMJNfYvbpuccIT8L0hNu4J2w/s1600/balloons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="wedding style" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFoIVHPukSJugFWoR0wOWeR04O5ZHaeIQXlJ1btH4_xFrW2qq9KPSzHM4zQzUh5CsC1TXGD8wUyeFK2Qkr7kga2rMj1hU5Tf71VvBkU2qbq-SgT1GxTMJNfYvbpuccIT8L0hNu4J2w/s1600/balloons.jpg" title="balloons styling" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Randomly chosen was<b> </b><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://buhayatbahay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Vel Criste</span></b></a>!<b> </b>Congratulations Vel</span> on winning the giveaway with Perfect Linens!  I will be in touch shortly! Have a lovely day everyone! xx<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">images via Pinterest</span></div>

Flower Crowns and a Winner!

Hi everyone! How are you? I know it's been over a week since I last blogged, but I have been busy planning an important upcoming event; ...

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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.

A few weeks ago, I bought these wooden letters that spell LOVE from Target(their Handmade Modern Line). Although I loved their natural look,...

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How to use Red, White, and Blue this Memorial Day Weekend.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdeiOunyIbXI6R-A81myuhPv_1igazfWgNTWnyg2JbEFHBDX5pm3jK7XknvW4fJMCpYAsyLqo84WD9xgE_yFGtDcZBBn3vLooKtpcrIwPuSTm-6Cij8uS3C1suzdpOGy2j41jPSDrS/s1600/L+I+G+H+T+H+O+U+S+E.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="celebrating with red, white, and blue" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdeiOunyIbXI6R-A81myuhPv_1igazfWgNTWnyg2JbEFHBDX5pm3jK7XknvW4fJMCpYAsyLqo84WD9xgE_yFGtDcZBBn3vLooKtpcrIwPuSTm-6Cij8uS3C1suzdpOGy2j41jPSDrS/s1600/L+I+G+H+T+H+O+U+S+E.png" title="celebrating with red, white, and blue" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></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/AVvXsEirqkbs1ImS7dZcxZNJbkrtHRVjFjzrRJcDXEleZfM-oHiQb0SPNWIQMcs8MZLJpPBw6uzBbUK5h8bN5TQ9q64K-YVchpX1-cKShv5h_mv45vrbcMJep-hHLZbckbC8uZC2bsRJqVOP/s1600/MemDay21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="red white blue picnic" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqkbs1ImS7dZcxZNJbkrtHRVjFjzrRJcDXEleZfM-oHiQb0SPNWIQMcs8MZLJpPBw6uzBbUK5h8bN5TQ9q64K-YVchpX1-cKShv5h_mv45vrbcMJep-hHLZbckbC8uZC2bsRJqVOP/s1600/MemDay21.jpg" title="red white blue picnic" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">i used a scarf as the tabletop cover, a thrifted blanket, and some red pillows also help to bring in the colors. A portable grill(in blue), white candles, tableware in white and blue, some strawberries, over a week old flowers, Stella glasses,  and this red white blue no fuss set up is ready!</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By now, you know I am a big fan of outdoor entertaining and this weekend is a long one here in the U.S. because it's Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day weekend is less about the festivities but more about coming together to honor our men and women in uniform who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. In that spirit of camaraderie and remembrance, we have invited some close friends over(Veterans and civilians) to share this time with. I probably have accessories in every color on the rainbow in my home, so I went hunting and in the following pictures(and the ones above), you'll see what I was able to create...</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/AVvXsEgc1Kct0tyLMFYSjufXZSWL5nfLp9OZD6FkgHSZUG0HdIQRq7a0AYIPPjkz1CJ0f0G_A0zuqoS8Q4HAd12_xG78Uq7iFE33LwVo-CoOoM1EmN9FmaBUwi8G_iVpF99elrEb9PglCQdl/s1600/MemDay12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="using indoor furniture to create seating area outside " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc1Kct0tyLMFYSjufXZSWL5nfLp9OZD6FkgHSZUG0HdIQRq7a0AYIPPjkz1CJ0f0G_A0zuqoS8Q4HAd12_xG78Uq7iFE33LwVo-CoOoM1EmN9FmaBUwi8G_iVpF99elrEb9PglCQdl/s1600/MemDay12.jpg" title="using indoor furniture to create seating area outside" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDAVcOpHQyZajZYAs8iVLKzfNBDtR1Q4c6ZdDAfxFKDr8Vf9kMBipJ6swIZ4EYAMLW6KijvDxzh0odIUl1TzrSlwBgdFYbZ-XJ7aYB2Z6q7hHl7fBdK1wC_tqq8m1saoH1W0uBB2Q5/s1600/MemDay13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="lanterns add cozy factor to outdoor seating area" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDAVcOpHQyZajZYAs8iVLKzfNBDtR1Q4c6ZdDAfxFKDr8Vf9kMBipJ6swIZ4EYAMLW6KijvDxzh0odIUl1TzrSlwBgdFYbZ-XJ7aYB2Z6q7hHl7fBdK1wC_tqq8m1saoH1W0uBB2Q5/s1600/MemDay13.jpg" title="lanterns add cozy factor to outdoor seating area" /></a></div><br />I probably have accessories in every color on the rainbow in my home, so I went hunting and in the following pictures(and the ones above), you'll see what I was able to create...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQGYG8CvrIj71TfbQV6TwSvi2U7RPbFjnpueruOrAWHpsPWpeYEQmUlV5YWMOwy6PRJ7Z6qvTFMSJ8zSmgcZ1ma3iPAKQVfktKZhd_D224mo0cZNRFWwWja720xnBMpafWK0LVUI_/s1600/MemDay14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="lanterns add cozy factor to outdoor seating area" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQGYG8CvrIj71TfbQV6TwSvi2U7RPbFjnpueruOrAWHpsPWpeYEQmUlV5YWMOwy6PRJ7Z6qvTFMSJ8zSmgcZ1ma3iPAKQVfktKZhd_D224mo0cZNRFWwWja720xnBMpafWK0LVUI_/s1600/MemDay14.jpg" title="lanterns add cozy factor to outdoor seating area" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Hr7JlacXM3jFZuBlGcb0QKzZ1JH1qQ23V0hUz8bdgDn3dX14eUzOqZ33Olxi8sVdmNXczixsjron-cAam7pXtMrq_S93wTwmBosPuqBL_8B9G7zOHAcUdagneOACCuplf84dSwNk/s1600/MemDay7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="red white and blue for Memorial Day weekend" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Hr7JlacXM3jFZuBlGcb0QKzZ1JH1qQ23V0hUz8bdgDn3dX14eUzOqZ33Olxi8sVdmNXczixsjron-cAam7pXtMrq_S93wTwmBosPuqBL_8B9G7zOHAcUdagneOACCuplf84dSwNk/s1600/MemDay7.jpg" title="red white and blue for Memorial Day weekend" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH5QaeiqvVJFWXlko_XjamdgGu3JKUIchsnJ7awfe0Q2t0Pdmeunp-wnsOyKQE3qGllU7se49LEID_C-7DlsekXYDLd1b_a6amjsfqUKKsOzNNIjdvgbg-hCEo-LE6HvQMmEnZeoBT/s1600/MemDay5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="red white and blue for Memorial Day weekend" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH5QaeiqvVJFWXlko_XjamdgGu3JKUIchsnJ7awfe0Q2t0Pdmeunp-wnsOyKQE3qGllU7se49LEID_C-7DlsekXYDLd1b_a6amjsfqUKKsOzNNIjdvgbg-hCEo-LE6HvQMmEnZeoBT/s1600/MemDay5.jpg" title="red white and blue for Memorial Day weekend" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used strawberries, red bell peppers, and red apples on a blue platter as my centerpiece for the table. The table cloth is left over fabric from another project that I had bought from Jo-Ann's fabric store. </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/AVvXsEiCTICUwGs1XTDv3myojkOLkciu72APyKVx4RCRIiU6RAxv-rA2KlgdJeskhonOQ4pG0v0rOjcPHGGcDFrqF1LcnGfTDIa7lpk644Jn7938rdqwu1WlnnYlGZoN3U6DJmq5ylrvy3km/s1600/MemDay6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="red white and blue for Memorial Day weekend" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTICUwGs1XTDv3myojkOLkciu72APyKVx4RCRIiU6RAxv-rA2KlgdJeskhonOQ4pG0v0rOjcPHGGcDFrqF1LcnGfTDIa7lpk644Jn7938rdqwu1WlnnYlGZoN3U6DJmq5ylrvy3km/s1600/MemDay6.jpg" title="red white and blue for Memorial Day weekend" /></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/AVvXsEjgd0SDnD5jKh4zTihagGNFbX0zfnTOS9F2PA_eleHFyc0Yd0ZIXow-dgxBe7T855gR_WQUUE3runDZeGhfck79rJtwj5eOqh7rAeHh6TUMh7aNZPkbTw30UdzYqXwdHY8OndC2Ef6Z/s1600/MemDay9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="red white and blue for Memorial Day weekend" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgd0SDnD5jKh4zTihagGNFbX0zfnTOS9F2PA_eleHFyc0Yd0ZIXow-dgxBe7T855gR_WQUUE3runDZeGhfck79rJtwj5eOqh7rAeHh6TUMh7aNZPkbTw30UdzYqXwdHY8OndC2Ef6Z/s1600/MemDay9.jpg" title="red white and blue for Memorial Day weekend" /></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/AVvXsEiJyRoZ_MSUdzKFAURvsNBN2EZ7QBSNbvGKtPl0ug8QTkkpX03eGS5R3zLYVtys8hxm5gj_1LTZPcisVPTnXgcCScIQoRzT6zWYxHAKGxL-I32-vE_Q3DPZtkotGzhXEjKbZII11h5V/s1600/MemDay10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="use duct tape to cover your utensils for an easy Memorial Day diy" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJyRoZ_MSUdzKFAURvsNBN2EZ7QBSNbvGKtPl0ug8QTkkpX03eGS5R3zLYVtys8hxm5gj_1LTZPcisVPTnXgcCScIQoRzT6zWYxHAKGxL-I32-vE_Q3DPZtkotGzhXEjKbZII11h5V/s1600/MemDay10.jpg" title="use duct tape to cover your utensils for an easy Memorial Day diy" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used duct tape to add some red, white, and blue to these wooden utensils.</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/AVvXsEhX5ajdr5ld3O9sxDIX5z5gFqF13rVLyt9Fs9LC9QqvNyO1rmJRC8uoprZjAZzLD9gDq3qo6lgD3Hvdif5z6SsgT7L9lh8hribxL_5JF8DcKvxLwhzMhEOzDtJ9U8TqMo7I49niRQao/s1600/MemDay8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dollar store flag cupcake toppers" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX5ajdr5ld3O9sxDIX5z5gFqF13rVLyt9Fs9LC9QqvNyO1rmJRC8uoprZjAZzLD9gDq3qo6lgD3Hvdif5z6SsgT7L9lh8hribxL_5JF8DcKvxLwhzMhEOzDtJ9U8TqMo7I49niRQao/s1600/MemDay8.jpg" title="Dollar store flag cupcake toppers" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></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/AVvXsEjBPioWTZPAXrv-1QgA_pASRjSJZZrQxA6sTHaAFtqOOf4l0qezju8hofqUBJaqUS-FVPYINlpwjJWTDOrTyJqqFIozat4EAdUhhRilQ-UGGuCf8OIzxOm3J6FDqtX2AD7yGDRARllz/s1600/MemDay1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="mason jars" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPioWTZPAXrv-1QgA_pASRjSJZZrQxA6sTHaAFtqOOf4l0qezju8hofqUBJaqUS-FVPYINlpwjJWTDOrTyJqqFIozat4EAdUhhRilQ-UGGuCf8OIzxOm3J6FDqtX2AD7yGDRARllz/s1600/MemDay1.jpg" title="mason jars" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mason jars always come in handy. </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/AVvXsEirunQjZh9jo7XY9ZP5GS8ppdWPROBhKARkkUoJ6d47iVekypcvV2aDT7aSnRdmPOEvThQUimFRAcnvIzyn0-ccu_ec3eNpUHMUhXOymVWjQlFkWxjfToEQoBRzFFVSqs3HRWcJBCds/s1600/MemDay15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="using indoor furniture to create seating area outside for Memorial Day weekend" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirunQjZh9jo7XY9ZP5GS8ppdWPROBhKARkkUoJ6d47iVekypcvV2aDT7aSnRdmPOEvThQUimFRAcnvIzyn0-ccu_ec3eNpUHMUhXOymVWjQlFkWxjfToEQoBRzFFVSqs3HRWcJBCds/s1600/MemDay15.jpg" title="using indoor furniture to create seating area outside for Memorial Day weekend" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If we're friends on <a href="https://instagram.com/designaddictmom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a>, you saw that I recently scored that wicker chair and I borrowed the Panton from the dining table. Bringing the indoors out!</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/AVvXsEgsfY0qTJv4P7B9Pyr7HNkILDtt8H-yHXXWWf-S-LtMnLft1CfGuw97NiPAY6Fychm2aXZz4u4z7iBtaTDyrVaoYTyJemy03_Py_vQPDRIKeJVF3co5erqi4J5j1TiE8gRZ_tWqUzWx/s1600/MemDay17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="grilling on Memorial Day weekend" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfY0qTJv4P7B9Pyr7HNkILDtt8H-yHXXWWf-S-LtMnLft1CfGuw97NiPAY6Fychm2aXZz4u4z7iBtaTDyrVaoYTyJemy03_Py_vQPDRIKeJVF3co5erqi4J5j1TiE8gRZ_tWqUzWx/s1600/MemDay17.jpg" title="grilling on Memorial Day weekend" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jamaican jerk chicken and some grilled vegetables will be on the menu. Yum!</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/AVvXsEgD2lN1zybwdEaLxb6H7czaUSG8A2VZHmUdCvpz4juOTPnCa36IgDhKTbbKvl3418iGzPyxYc-DCZssHbK59gZotUqKRO2W-uF2_HnUbGACYjmJ0zCyQ8jyp8FdHz8wHJ6VrkxkzyLH/s1600/MemDay16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="decorate with mini flags for Memorial Day weekend" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2lN1zybwdEaLxb6H7czaUSG8A2VZHmUdCvpz4juOTPnCa36IgDhKTbbKvl3418iGzPyxYc-DCZssHbK59gZotUqKRO2W-uF2_HnUbGACYjmJ0zCyQ8jyp8FdHz8wHJ6VrkxkzyLH/s1600/MemDay16.jpg" title="decorate with mini flags for Memorial Day weekend" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I usually line the edge of our garden beds with mini flags for Memorial Weekend and July 4th.  Happy weekend to everyone and if you are in the USA, have a safe Memorial Weekend! xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

How to use Red, White, and Blue this Memorial Day Weekend.

i used a scarf as the tabletop cover, a thrifted blanket, and some red pillows also help to bring in the colors. A portable grill(in blue), ...

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Happy Mother's Day: Matters of the Heart

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHgVGTeHeZkteKoG5dWEKQhHYVTTReO0ggF340bYGew0Sudq_jjqsDxt1kyiDDf1Pnu1bZEHt5TLYVL7xOzNiW8K-pd7Pu20m3LBEzQvdHJqx38GknhYAWnu0dv8KlIp-B3BwsAZeO/s1600/Mamaandherboys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHgVGTeHeZkteKoG5dWEKQhHYVTTReO0ggF340bYGew0Sudq_jjqsDxt1kyiDDf1Pnu1bZEHt5TLYVL7xOzNiW8K-pd7Pu20m3LBEzQvdHJqx38GknhYAWnu0dv8KlIp-B3BwsAZeO/s1600/Mamaandherboys.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before Zion was born, I was told by Doctors that I wouldn't be able to conceive. At the time, I was undergoing a series of tests to diagnose the issue of my severe abdominal pains. I was told I had cysts... Anyway, when I was told that I wouldn't be able to conceive, for some reason, I didn't panic, in fact, I didn't embrace it as truth. Fast forward, Zion was born. I was so elated that when I decided to start a blog, I first named it Zion and Design. However, I don't think Ian would've approved. Design Addict Mom was chosen instead. </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/AVvXsEiKqoib2dgFutI2CvJ4UTpuwJjhwuGsLuFtxCGh3uW-KnVha87kakKX3bLRJDK7dI_Alh1VK0hfIbRaRKzyRXIzBDSn0Z90TD1W3dkWx6N1ftSN0I-MZ7sgriN-8oIhuWGFujHgdgk6/s1600/mamasboys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKqoib2dgFutI2CvJ4UTpuwJjhwuGsLuFtxCGh3uW-KnVha87kakKX3bLRJDK7dI_Alh1VK0hfIbRaRKzyRXIzBDSn0Z90TD1W3dkWx6N1ftSN0I-MZ7sgriN-8oIhuWGFujHgdgk6/s1600/mamasboys.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've embraced motherhood with all of my being and sometimes I briefly think about how I was told I wouldn't be able to have these beautiful human beings. Happy Mother's Day to you beautiful Mamas and if you're trying to conceive, there's always hope! xx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">images: <a href="http://www.leahartmanphotography.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lea Hartman Photography</a></span></div>

Happy Mother's Day: Matters of the Heart

Before Zion was born, I was told by Doctors that I wouldn't be able to conceive. At the time, I was undergoing a series of tests to diag...

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Organization with Drawer Labels.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEg3E0Niw4Pe_GL895-dymTFcwNTCVX_Y8LCp3Ytw4_FeQvfXcuKJ5hi6xBYaFRS_5T6UT85M-uRvoWzxpFZeiskSZFLRnvbUwtR_DpvWJNPAYa-f4eZuAepQtoXgqtI5Oy1HsNemj1i/s1600/1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="getting organized with drawer labels in a kid's room" border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3E0Niw4Pe_GL895-dymTFcwNTCVX_Y8LCp3Ytw4_FeQvfXcuKJ5hi6xBYaFRS_5T6UT85M-uRvoWzxpFZeiskSZFLRnvbUwtR_DpvWJNPAYa-f4eZuAepQtoXgqtI5Oy1HsNemj1i/s1600/1.png" title="getting organized with drawer labels in a kid's room" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">About a month or so ago, i decided to add labels to Zion's dressers so he could put away his clothes appropriately. Folding and sorting laundry are my least favorite things to do and it seems as if I do them all. the. time. I had to come up with a way to lessen the chore and help Zion stay organized in his room.  Zion thrives on structure,  so the labels were a great idea! and he actually enjoys helping his Mama(most of the time).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgaI23R1asXKR7UDLCiJfA9C5uzKD8NtkXNneJqPbfqYLiimHyqANbRXK-3sY76yyfwcsJT0ddhXVk_4gyoenrAKcuutVJ0S4xbe7Td26d4mmy0E55ao6pvoLKlEgbn8aTZBtzx596/s1600/DSC_0256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="getting organized with drawer labels in a kid's room" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgaI23R1asXKR7UDLCiJfA9C5uzKD8NtkXNneJqPbfqYLiimHyqANbRXK-3sY76yyfwcsJT0ddhXVk_4gyoenrAKcuutVJ0S4xbe7Td26d4mmy0E55ao6pvoLKlEgbn8aTZBtzx596/s1600/DSC_0256.JPG" title="getting organized with drawer labels in a kid's room" width="640" /></a></div><br />I printed the labels which you can download for free<a href="http://dadand.com/free-printable-clothing-drawer-labels/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> <span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>here</b></span></a>. We then cut them out and attached to each drawer. I printed them on shipping labels that have the adhesive backing so it was just a matter of peeling and sticking them on; very easy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCuPKVs-MlqIkcoQOL7F-Dh0YaEiLn7kdMAUsjJRvRsSGKiGB8e5Z67FkKOv46WjXDVK3HxfPcMt-SmVVM3AeNkdTaOwaJka1BZMZ-nuGwjHEnOG6783HIpu3-3Bd17aqR1pVp-xRP/s1600/DSC_0250.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="getting organized with drawer labels in a kid's room" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCuPKVs-MlqIkcoQOL7F-Dh0YaEiLn7kdMAUsjJRvRsSGKiGB8e5Z67FkKOv46WjXDVK3HxfPcMt-SmVVM3AeNkdTaOwaJka1BZMZ-nuGwjHEnOG6783HIpu3-3Bd17aqR1pVp-xRP/s1600/DSC_0250.JPG" title="getting organized with drawer labels in a kid's room" width="488" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">a close up and less bright pic so you can see the labels better</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJg11D1pm-FXOdK56CNghFUXa5z7LfWxwc0TP3QHVjGJPSYPjYc2u-DFiUh2_bdalhM9RGudI5fYZYMnywgTSYIIUCPbUqlp_eydY5gWbOEal5ykayNPvfPCGHqSmiPLq4JhfU-eB/s1600/Image+2-19-15+at+10.01+PM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="getting organized with drawer labels in a kid's room" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJg11D1pm-FXOdK56CNghFUXa5z7LfWxwc0TP3QHVjGJPSYPjYc2u-DFiUh2_bdalhM9RGudI5fYZYMnywgTSYIIUCPbUqlp_eydY5gWbOEal5ykayNPvfPCGHqSmiPLq4JhfU-eB/s1600/Image+2-19-15+at+10.01+PM.jpg" title="getting organized with drawer labels in a kid's room" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Since we've placed them on,  there have been less incidences of clothes on the floor etc. Zion knows exactly where the different clothing items go and almost always places them there. It's also great to know where everything is when getting him ready for school in the mornings.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjNqzeErWLygqrWtd3PfYSd_0osyQT-HRkc9ulYd5wMmSTnYg5e2_5MUP8IpWDwnW5JTF7VHTjU_ycW0vP_WoTb8IwQb9CiYD60gtzJicvR2qU4Mk71JC8JjxDyUSquyoG8rOKxSug/s1600/Image+2-19-15+at+9.58+PM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="getting organized with drawer labels in a kid's room" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjNqzeErWLygqrWtd3PfYSd_0osyQT-HRkc9ulYd5wMmSTnYg5e2_5MUP8IpWDwnW5JTF7VHTjU_ycW0vP_WoTb8IwQb9CiYD60gtzJicvR2qU4Mk71JC8JjxDyUSquyoG8rOKxSug/s1600/Image+2-19-15+at+9.58+PM.jpg" title="getting organized with drawer labels in a kid's room" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgcIrfLAOEjWxGfuWjAehI_n_r9xW-zso0s3CtO_k_ibRoXhauHcXGZXh1fcS5mc-xankVyemITGcUqmQ3yF7WFBmX8tGY2Jt1BAu1XaURyWDoBNhNR8dSgePTLrKQu8mH9fLK5sHr/s1600/DSC_0248.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="getting organized with drawer labels in a kid's room" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgcIrfLAOEjWxGfuWjAehI_n_r9xW-zso0s3CtO_k_ibRoXhauHcXGZXh1fcS5mc-xankVyemITGcUqmQ3yF7WFBmX8tGY2Jt1BAu1XaURyWDoBNhNR8dSgePTLrKQu8mH9fLK5sHr/s1600/DSC_0248.JPG" title="getting organized with drawer labels in a kid's room" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Most of all he learns how to be independent. Have a great weekend everyone! xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Organization with Drawer Labels.

About a month or so ago, i decided to add labels to Zion's dressers so he could put away his clothes appropriately. Folding and sorting ...

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Painted Pocket Door: Before and After

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqQUv54pPMeWfNgBz54tgWHvP1_eEDMeEnVkj86MSkr2VGvoWopkNz1Q5eSdwfc2zIBR0U_ankkrZsqmSHJ8IGJmf7r2yrTXbLt6Odg0pO5jjTNhfIPDqyDhaL1zluKYPwk2O5enKG/s1600/DSC_0197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="painted pocket door" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqQUv54pPMeWfNgBz54tgWHvP1_eEDMeEnVkj86MSkr2VGvoWopkNz1Q5eSdwfc2zIBR0U_ankkrZsqmSHJ8IGJmf7r2yrTXbLt6Odg0pO5jjTNhfIPDqyDhaL1zluKYPwk2O5enKG/s1600/DSC_0197.jpg" title="painted pocket door" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone! We are covered under ice, schools are out, so how do I cope, I paint of course! Ideally, I would prefer to be working on the <a href="http://designaddictmom.blogspot.com/2015/02/home-depot-patio-style-challenge.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>patio style challenge</b></span></a>, but since that can't happen, I set my sights on the pocket door in the kitchen. We have a couple of them in our home and I always fancied the look of a painted pocket door. It's a lovely element of surprise because it's so unexpected. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></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/AVvXsEgXHh9qSdLRQmW9GYh5TAyffkeawqZqCcCGkcHq21A9voU07Coso8GiQu2T1JxgzvLjUOBIqrJsNeY5Rl3WGHK2cOm_GluIn3sPNNna30-yeVyyS6td3giKvmLtgy5Vpy58fwcuXn0G/s1600/Image+2-17-15+at+11.26+AM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="painted pocket door" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXHh9qSdLRQmW9GYh5TAyffkeawqZqCcCGkcHq21A9voU07Coso8GiQu2T1JxgzvLjUOBIqrJsNeY5Rl3WGHK2cOm_GluIn3sPNNna30-yeVyyS6td3giKvmLtgy5Vpy58fwcuXn0G/s1600/Image+2-17-15+at+11.26+AM.jpg" title="painted pocket door" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is the before. Nothing wrong with it at all, but you know me...</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/AVvXsEjjaMPdkHf4Zl8tb9mZ5MoPPn7fpU1lZYRARmzld608KK4gWMOXOna17A9A5JwloJnvwvYsjDSgplsn4ug0B-g66iXitmJfPOEaXHgvQNrtM010Noku0LDXnwMsBn6yXEQ95FfYt44Z/s1600/Image+2-17-15+at+11.22+AM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="painted pocket door" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjaMPdkHf4Zl8tb9mZ5MoPPn7fpU1lZYRARmzld608KK4gWMOXOna17A9A5JwloJnvwvYsjDSgplsn4ug0B-g66iXitmJfPOEaXHgvQNrtM010Noku0LDXnwMsBn6yXEQ95FfYt44Z/s1600/Image+2-17-15+at+11.22+AM.jpg" title="painted pocket door" width="425" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I chose Behr Ultra(which is their paint and primer in one). The color is Coy Pink and goes beautifully with the walnut cupboards and the BM Wedgewood Grey color on the wall. Better pics and more kitchen talk coming soon...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBMDl19x6SnXfa8TamK61e3qXfhlSuuUFPrekDgpSvhyphenhyphengRkP4ZlcqhRDcy_YVOas3RItWZm2H1yoKFrBFIVJRnzWFxl_NPIdp69CjjtRw0PfUy_sTJ_36BSxYyEZaVLIh2QQkty0Z_/s1600/DSC_0180.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ice storm" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBMDl19x6SnXfa8TamK61e3qXfhlSuuUFPrekDgpSvhyphenhyphengRkP4ZlcqhRDcy_YVOas3RItWZm2H1yoKFrBFIVJRnzWFxl_NPIdp69CjjtRw0PfUy_sTJ_36BSxYyEZaVLIh2QQkty0Z_/s1600/DSC_0180.JPG" title="ice storm" width="640" /></a></div>I risked falling to snap this pic so you could see the trees covered in ice. Stay warm everyone! xx

Painted Pocket Door: Before and After

Hi everyone! We are covered under ice, schools are out, so how do I cope, I paint of course! Ideally, I would prefer to be working on the pa...

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Meet Our Newest Family Members!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtC5a-A2aEwj_YOXV-5JehZm-sOxPcYCP7DyJ-Tv02jjWRZ5PlKyHIHVFkPP8N_rcqu3OKgeezBit-T0HCHRv4TIU1Ew4ddoDDG50x1O9CQmpgQlXmY88U7mtmn7LEsbkeB8ZUSK6/s1600/DSC_1416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtC5a-A2aEwj_YOXV-5JehZm-sOxPcYCP7DyJ-Tv02jjWRZ5PlKyHIHVFkPP8N_rcqu3OKgeezBit-T0HCHRv4TIU1Ew4ddoDDG50x1O9CQmpgQlXmY88U7mtmn7LEsbkeB8ZUSK6/s1600/DSC_1416.JPG" title="farm life" width="640" /></a></div><br />Last weekend, we went to a<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.383165995176832.1073741830.207968732696560&type=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>friend's farm</b></span></a> to collect the newest members of our family. Aren't their horses beautiful! They had goats, dogs, horses, ducks, geese, rabbits, chickens, and a cat! The boys had a fantastic time there! Click on images to view larger versions.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj207m20NM9sMKnJOdkYZBqIYBFDA0MgQIqWu5S2-8mA8lPvGuepSvylngdQnMd2OMsbBpTRoxLuAaDuV6UyjgvXG0G3wc1ZcnjBMeY5i0WB4ZwJawBN9OaWDfZx7Gv00elYVweKPQX/s1600/DSC_1489.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj207m20NM9sMKnJOdkYZBqIYBFDA0MgQIqWu5S2-8mA8lPvGuepSvylngdQnMd2OMsbBpTRoxLuAaDuV6UyjgvXG0G3wc1ZcnjBMeY5i0WB4ZwJawBN9OaWDfZx7Gv00elYVweKPQX/s1600/DSC_1489.JPG" title="farm life" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And here are the newest members of our family! Aren't they lovely?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig-x1-UUFf736a4mzQLnwF6MPG2ZPa7PaWjIzChdNFDnhiBXs2SpEz-ihgO3JjUP-RkB-7O4jfyYAJ0sLdw6HQs9iq4KJuPxbd2fH-zlXvzWXtcCwJQdy5S161kspq31z-a0qUM9PG/s1600/DSC_1491.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig-x1-UUFf736a4mzQLnwF6MPG2ZPa7PaWjIzChdNFDnhiBXs2SpEz-ihgO3JjUP-RkB-7O4jfyYAJ0sLdw6HQs9iq4KJuPxbd2fH-zlXvzWXtcCwJQdy5S161kspq31z-a0qUM9PG/s1600/DSC_1491.JPG" title="farm life" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We've named them and have decided to call the orange one Meg, the black and white one Piper, the black one Java(we named her after her breed), and the white one Roxie.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEh80PfZqw35ZpUzUrtbHIK3c0RNY6nBnGLChFt7zxGDO9LgWMlzQBopy-qjH3wmJ3PuSKH8qi7-stgC8fGED6SErB6khmrh01EPDnCaR50hlYwXsrUdpczKO_5sb4GlTfGJM8K_VTsn/s1600/DSC_1456.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80PfZqw35ZpUzUrtbHIK3c0RNY6nBnGLChFt7zxGDO9LgWMlzQBopy-qjH3wmJ3PuSKH8qi7-stgC8fGED6SErB6khmrh01EPDnCaR50hlYwXsrUdpczKO_5sb4GlTfGJM8K_VTsn/s1600/DSC_1456.JPG" title="farm life" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The hubby made their coop too and they seem right at home!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7hHnouoWavhdGJr9owFhe_u7H8gXnfih8lhO_j3in4uxBDagU3E7tPhpxSWShr6Rp_kbycjVBvonHIR4Rhjwf5rLtnqRk2UDc6LrWsBNdwZQW5PSOjXw8c8mLh2pyHcZSGIrxgO1/s1600/DSC_1494.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7hHnouoWavhdGJr9owFhe_u7H8gXnfih8lhO_j3in4uxBDagU3E7tPhpxSWShr6Rp_kbycjVBvonHIR4Rhjwf5rLtnqRk2UDc6LrWsBNdwZQW5PSOjXw8c8mLh2pyHcZSGIrxgO1/s1600/DSC_1494.JPG" title="farm life" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am not sure if Ginger, our dog sees them as a meal or as playmates. We are not taking any chances,  so we supervise closely. However, we're hoping she will get used to having them around. Happy weekend everyone and stay warm. It's been so cold and dreary here all week. xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Meet Our Newest Family Members!

Last weekend, we went to a friend's farm to collect the newest members of our family. Aren't their horses beautiful! They had goat...

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Christmas Touches Around Our Home.

<br /><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/AVvXsEjbEhlSkbx2UVHB6vFd3I-mWSw7vr-q2XlWYZgtNz4mjJEDe8O7lYpOsEYAjNOSY6HFMEk36ho4PyUCjROdubS2u5P9SZdnA196N8NtRd0dfKA2eTYdUTu8W2x7aXfdXfFdJArZ3Zo2/s1600/Photo+Dec+16,+12+17+54+AM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbEhlSkbx2UVHB6vFd3I-mWSw7vr-q2XlWYZgtNz4mjJEDe8O7lYpOsEYAjNOSY6HFMEk36ho4PyUCjROdubS2u5P9SZdnA196N8NtRd0dfKA2eTYdUTu8W2x7aXfdXfFdJArZ3Zo2/s1600/Photo+Dec+16,+12+17+54+AM.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Hello everyone! I’ve been meaning to snap some pictures to show you our Christmas touches here and there in our home, but it is such a busy time of year!  Anyway, come on in and I will try to keep the narrative short and sweet.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU84BUuMigoEqVYwQh-LVxTvxUb33jJUJPEsDJQEmMrgRmb6cI6W2SrZ8lvCLdWlujUQywaxJpdn0YS75517ZaMPdYemV9VKQThJ4iOIkw5kvhKGqusZ9G8EGR9mrehq5fVio-hN9b/s1600/CSC_1000.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU84BUuMigoEqVYwQh-LVxTvxUb33jJUJPEsDJQEmMrgRmb6cI6W2SrZ8lvCLdWlujUQywaxJpdn0YS75517ZaMPdYemV9VKQThJ4iOIkw5kvhKGqusZ9G8EGR9mrehq5fVio-hN9b/s1600/CSC_1000.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This year I felt in the mood for a touch of the quintessential Christmas color, red. I reused most of my already existing Christmas decorations but added in some new pieces.   I have to add that I bought that wool tartan blanket at a thrift store for less than $4! It’s like new too!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMqzkocdVvggWFpDkkxfVlBua0tonaYnnz1Ul6g82NsBCnnfiV7XCiEQPpaeolEIlBuwXvw5Zj0ACm-7xpKHJTdRq4b38pz-UY1fXlMGUBKt5aMB9LfNCw95BVfC2kXQMD2y1UFVxT0JLo/s1600-h/DSC_0928%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0928" border="0" height="904" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDEmeqDbsRfiR2-qHY2LwyyivwV-jfde8F-coxEsqq_4tCpKjyAShmepl4wtEpVo5TjP4MJFjp8osBmftVhCOrLKcbfgJ1I9hCoB-eUJsQtuiDQ5qhsYJua3sW_KOgA7gobvGmQYCnPByu/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0928" width="604" /></a><br /><div align="center">mantel close up</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV7sP8lQw2ZJq4ZjFs-OKYmQa1QmZ_BTJ9KsMa7J_2Rz0zlWlvtw2vVFsODd0aTgMm4_g_rE2nWvKxrYPGykrRVBuiIaAvIDOuqt5SZNJMe5azKpLK6WRRwrYFvR8QdcFTipqoHDPoIRl_/s1600-h/DSC_0938%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0938" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTPOhuYVO9A_k0FvfVnlizPPwAUeERIZ6L0qqoW-B9TS56HWeRJd1wpMX8o0bFfMcnJyGib3sMXlfV3JiMQLqBSsNJvEYRYcRsYAFacQpI1pl94Z_v_QRdkAn6-OTloA-PQaNDzdEaenU/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0938" width="700" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikz-Uo3IuWGlOux1ae1VPXpHr5qmfovCLnfI-e_BXV70GJ9-MBFz2Vm5owItygCthY9hXTou3seGOG1E1dv2TvUCkMGy_YhyRE1qewuXWtv0dmulueOpraKseTCe8oNLz1e3nW5GUGODU9/s1600-h/Photo%252520Dec%25252015%25252C%25252011%25252057%25252015%252520PM%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Photo Dec 15, 11 57 15 PM" border="0" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBpgo4ckAtKth0rY5ykj2WXF0_X28rf00vg418bANRdyFmdDNTp9um3Uh4Ux42jxCXE9r_mFJQ-6JY278bWOA7R1PlQ6fBMf8ROlzZA7A7umh7_uPZMYR21_uIJxjrIGH5KCQUjSkQTXuT/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Photo Dec 15, 11 57 15 PM" width="700" /></a></div><div align="center">Dada drew the most lovely mural depicting the true meaning of Christmas…</div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2kwaXhRWkBXYdWqR-znqIDVw9rij2CeUPiDhzbGJlxSbfs0Ta6b6XwBgp-zev14mXfWzY2yZEBXNBNaWukAc0efcbiA1lkCeJYknajmEaNjCPLcvkZ7eqhvoltDIynaEiAdUkS8qpGP-/s1600-h/Photo%252520Dec%25252015%25252C%25252010%25252006%25252041%252520PM%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Photo Dec 15, 10 06 41 PM" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNLwTbKtU_WJX4F0SSYNjUzcbioLjJXtfL7Ki024-bq5JLUobp9VHSm6oYx8-k3EvH6PKHloB6JbU2GU9mfiQgimrUGRTPFdc-iGsjp4Yv3XDCQAa8MUVv0dMmbJAetFHvjJfyqN_mq23M/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Photo Dec 15, 10 06 41 PM" width="700" /></a><br /><div align="center">We made the Village of houses again this year as our advent calendar. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyY5H2K3AeIObdh-YvWTsN0IlCswaNMjcuz9FXssfJviHU4OG_EOJK3bsk1DyJgfxkGmajUaZ19vicVwJ58fYlfHlCtKRGAZ508D5pAuOIiIcvdvXF7Y7Ue8JcVZ4vTOXOCDmEYDXTMNz/s1600-h/Photo%252520Dec%25252015%25252C%25252011%25252037%25252013%252520AM%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Photo Dec 15, 11 37 13 AM" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJf5orALl6S5Fd4Y9JD5RWqS37eJFaSOlw-uI9d3k_WG18aT3o8Y202t5O3v8TY9XNtpAHdpe6V_6qWkHyGkVYGw6ofBXteQCD_R_A-tiPOY39Y5R1h2EEbEAimfatEmBvAmyFThXdjuy/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Photo Dec 15, 11 37 13 AM" width="700" /></a></div>Yesterday after he had retrieved his treat from house number 15, Zion excitedly exclaimed, “Nine more houses are left until Christmas Mama!” You can find the free printable to make your own on Mr. printables.com.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiNix4ZxXJoWVWe_AEaV-1TZGbbWUnK4RwKcfsXgs2RM0dkLEypC9z6g19PAhhtBGbfud0MqLZI-TeqKpFy5qnh6vtxvQ5ncpna58_vxZ3GaJf-NzM6UALrop3vD_KhY38XzRf1mC3SwQ_/s1600-h/Photo%252520Dec%25252015%25252C%2525208%25252028%25252056%252520PM%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Photo Dec 15, 8 28 56 PM" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUyvrz50rJ7G8pxLnGDvLdxxWO534YNNlJZq1SShOL08DPyL-esFCdLxck29XqZpsYfOri2dMEbjsCQnGXclnSeIOFK_JAnAVc_acgugTUXCD2Orn6JuoBycWOwV88K1T_heP5Qmn0psrn/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Photo Dec 15, 8 28 56 PM" /></a><br />For the mantel in the sunroom, I picked a few branches from a tree in our backyard and placed them in a vase. I also cut some strands off some variegated vinca that I have planted in pots and used them as garland. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYoowox3QF92VZHUKeNUGnIaerAeVLKIL22YzGuB-HcvzaKW37Q_HepDJu9NslRQCMVKa6bWqURo6u26wcNrlYyis5Vjtaj30f-DsM50u3gD2Guy6Ju-mK-m9XsvHkXz0dllqxY8AIOtoU/s1600-h/Photo%252520Dec%25252013%25252C%2525204%25252030%25252034%252520PM%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Photo Dec 13, 4 30 34 PM" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7lkb8EsBawf2utYyIThW7WRw9MSGiMjJsWC3fypR1Ly3VYBd_XekUB2aTYiUAn6LstZN2980PHar620ZqC8io8vBWzBshbllQg3zJQjMeZNflwg7o4pR2c8YCNlb-lwNxC_zbZfJoX0FA/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Photo Dec 13, 4 30 34 PM" width="700" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">vinca up close</span></div><div align="center"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwVrtb_iPDZLnWAJqN67fI5CTBM1xxtHkndtmJ3hvqer3HE9MbdeIM4mtZ5rUvOnJzlUIIko_K6msqBP0fHGgaH5rQj8iwdleTI-7KFaifJrhLDFHdTttp6RZZp239nRzX1xD4fMtqUo0/s1600-h/DSC_0893%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0893" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfwLr7tcQuPS6-9XAD4ou3y1rzwKExUIiI6nzbH8FB1I8zl6krNBVAqo6GNUytVRXdM-JJrJ5QvmlP3-SjK63BHE_oD1yKDLijlNx9GGxYIFC-efA8YtSGtnvFfaQuyXlNMFHk2OrAQTbD/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0893" width="700" /></a><br /><div align="center">lots of bling add lots of sparkle</div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhce1U0_evy89sF5zL4lIVr_I0c6LmA1sYgz8A5LLXqIdQvRvB1EhIx08GCLCrbGjZCUiSyPIC_SS5AU-6RsYFLzVT2nM4Zt-5S0oyOty4_OyuisMDpw_Rq_MOAWrYRM8XT9_U2r-HZ1Tru/s1600-h/DSC_0897%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0897" border="0" height="904" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV2atIcekle8RAmZD56tyrMM_FP2mmmxZw59yMbeshRIjlLgVGkWnwNq6WYmk0bIHOINq713MORZ_KHEISshkXPrxvCqycnEMeKMIRcqejRaKqy1_dJMJlyos86yeEqDChALRcDk4u1S5S/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0897" width="604" /></a><br />The cards are sentimental. Last Christmas the hubby(who was away) sent us about 6 cards. Even Ginger(our dog) received a card! I placed them there as a reminder of  just how grateful we are to have him home this Christmas.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZdhYBzEl1ZIqi0AeC73Ux1pLFKCf6WyE1E-9_Qc40YlHNxYsr3Q7HDoBt4on3n0V18FGLeGHG8EzO-6Vj62-yKEAXI_iDEiRgDTU-rwibNRV9Dk-Mvw5CCrpvPCp76f9RLISFRdF-mnC/s1600-h/DSC_0898%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0898" border="0" height="904" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ywJx0scoz0T4Xf9rnFr04EPRnjnCnK_M4Ov_UZ110v9R58d0zVLNOeBJHbgR_YbyznhSobvbM2MTEc1eo8SbLs530XCnBs2lsRbw86gMJJK6wJHQlC4xGmMsFQw9Mbirqwe4HQgjRKPz/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0898" width="604" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn6pKWegeFj1cT-1VQ_c6O8N1oYPYEtJEqtUcUj13sZFpsN5I9XBD6OKOIA9Sxte3RWZiaT-NH69Xem58CmKAUy0W98V3Cgmjzzf6QkCb_QlW-Z3EBmimlEs1NdRSIHOdEq_4rO6Lzp8Go/s1600-h/Photo%252520Dec%25252013%25252C%2525204%25252010%25252059%252520PM%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Photo Dec 13, 4 10 59 PM" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi27YCAqgXPArYJr9SvhDY71xqKpBM-pG9jii5zbq6hYf2CLMhRZSKuF2joB7FbgAAcb_x8OJ9Wk-1Eoplm6g1fN1aEiORvujCnLZZSXtOX32mOIbbvStsRMmss78Rb_dR7GedIq1hZ6GbZ/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Photo Dec 13, 4 10 59 PM" width="700" /></a><br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-X3AEcSE_pBE/VI_TgYJFR3I/AAAAAAAAMxs/u6-1Dh8kR-E/s1600-h/DSC_0993%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0993" border="0" height="468" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Nz3KaIyysDU/VI_ThGIP1kI/AAAAAAAAMx0/nr_CwY3O-X0/DSC_0993_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0993" width="700" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpaukH_6ADJNX49WPb_RSSnFoPbH0tUZYAPHl332xGYpfNGgNEHrRr8QOH66OhyEb-Manp8ds_MIE94spDwqSo5E_YHSGfE7ocT9ipDjPSNyUIUKl328GDO3wCFgPOBJ0il7GrI6wqZ89v/s1600-h/DSC_0982%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0982" border="0" height="904" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihZHBghfiqmTX233MGTJDbuA1s9WoC-8Zhyphenhyphenk8AY7-eQ-IxbI8wHxYd9huqMHg1wDJ78FOqhBmarLvhenK2qL4FtK9c0Fy_SD9xnSzlsi_5jforSKtlHtslER0GDT8nUoIhhCkQjfZBVGMG/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0982" width="604" /></a><br />Zion and Ian chose this tree from a local farm and decorated it themselves. They also helped me to make those garlands(one on the bed and around Moose’s neck) from pipe cleaners. So much fun!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFdPQ0dDu9ZNnrmGRhHCIO7ee4Fbvzs055lBQPhok5xhojg_NB986pmydDCrN22u1SXr_u3PyVrcx3eb47CBpNCPbpPRxUMTKaYm57A_z4Oggl8oG-o2VXjN55yuNaT7rZMInuqy8xZhyphenhyphenL/s1600-h/DSC_0977%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0977" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhACvYvHErs45kWfcIAGtAjwmOnlzW1CLD4FmnKdxTwuCwxal6tAA5YgYY3dtIcFepyFJkF8laU_oYEuxLbXMQFCsfkHMhsqftOyg_aCpGHitHtxPflP5_R-fyM00iJvDBqOfSDCn7Leqfd/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0977" width="700" /></a><br /><div align="center">a little seasonal display in Z’s room with his art work</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnOztcasIBMyW14Xvw7btzh5rKLI2HdXwkUDm80P20otC67e1_9P66tWLVfq5ML-_BSSpVqV9mSH23IPwJAGNzS_qJrUaATKVqYnjAfpuAuFv48o65UOu_-_94UpyywbleyBHw_Kuw/s1600/DSC_0814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnOztcasIBMyW14Xvw7btzh5rKLI2HdXwkUDm80P20otC67e1_9P66tWLVfq5ML-_BSSpVqV9mSH23IPwJAGNzS_qJrUaATKVqYnjAfpuAuFv48o65UOu_-_94UpyywbleyBHw_Kuw/s1600/DSC_0814.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Our fancy tree! I added in some pink and animal print ornaments  this year. I might have gone overboard with the pink. There is more to show, but that would be too many pics. If I am not able to pop back in before Christmas, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Love and Blessings. xx</div>

Christmas Touches Around Our Home.

Hello everyone! I’ve been meaning to snap some pictures to show you our Christmas touches here and there in our home, but it is such a busy ...

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