tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65417705222338590162024-03-13T13:23:17.896-07:00Frugal French Girlsandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14688984997289334748noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6541770522233859016.post-57862868793810684312018-08-29T15:19:00.001-07:002018-08-29T15:19:33.953-07:00Summer blues...and a little white!<br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Hello my friends, wow! it's been a long time since I last posted on my blog! </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>I just wanted to share my projects from this summer, an ode to "What I did this summer" from our elementary school days. Nothing major, just a few fun things, up-cycling is kind of my thing, as you all know.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Some of my favourite things came from the "trash - to treasure" pile. I truly believe in re-using, re-inventing, or re-cycling things. I have a hard time seeing perfectly usable wood, or wooden furniture being sent of to no man's land - landfill - is not where real wood furniture should end up. Real wood as opposed to laminate furniture is not that easy to find nowadays, so much of what's being sold now will not be the kind of things we pass down to our children.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i> If it's an antique, something passed down, but it has seen better days, I'm talking scarred finish that cannot be sanded down and re-finished, but it still has sentimental value, why not paint it to fit into your decor instead of throwing it away?</i></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Any pieces that are worth refinishing, can be sent to someone who will re-finish it for you, or you could attempt to do it yourself. There's a ton of information and videos available on line to teach you every step. Pinterest is one of my favourites, anything can be found there.</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>I personally take it as a challenge to re-hab items that I find that are worthy. Like I said, when it comes to wood, i cannot pass up a pile without checking if it's usable. That's how I was able to build our king size bed without spending virtually any money. My only investment was my time and energy.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>These chairs are a challenge I gave myself. I nailed it, getting exactly what I wanted, oh, wait, except for one thing. I didn't realize the springs would squeak! I'm guessing a little oil in the right areas would take care of that problem, I just haven't gotten around to doing that yet. I shared the before and after of these on Facebook, but here's that project in more detail.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>In this case, I chose a turquoise curtain made of microsuede, purchased at Walmart for $12.00. I chose that particular fabric because my cat doesn't claw it. Our couch is covered in it and she has never once clawed it. I wish I could say the same for my wainscoting wallpaper, but that's another story!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>I used Premier Paint + Primer in a colour called Atlantis (satin). </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>My next project was to recover 4 chairs for my hairdresser's new salon. I forgot my camera for that one, again. It was a more difficult project because the chairs had rounded backs. It was indeed a challenge. I managed to get it right after using a few words I can't repeat here, and they turned out great. My hairdresser and I decided to use the barter system, so she is paying me by doing my hair two times for free. It's a great deal for me because she is doing colour, highlights (foils) and cut.</i></span></div>
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I borrowed a dolly, loaded the heavy table and proceeded to my backyard, where I washed it all with bleach. It was then ready for the sander. I still don't understand why someone wouldn't take it to a thrift store instead of throwing it out. It's made of solid wood. The top is thick butcher block. </div>
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Well, thank goodness they didn't, because I finally found my table!</div>
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It's finish was worn, had water stains, crayon and pen marks. It really needed some love.<br />
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Sawyer just had to put his mark on it. Yeah, not once, but twice! Luckily I had already painted the legs and it was just a question of washing them down. <i></i></div>
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Here is the completed table in my craft space. I LOVE IT!</div>
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<i>I started off by scraping the stenciled lettering off of the glass (the one I didn't like), then cleaned it really well with glass cleaner. Out with the old, in with the new.</i><br />
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<i>I chose the Bon Appetit sign for two reasons, it's going in the kitchen and I am French!</i><br />
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<i>I then cut the black board adhesive paper to the size I wanted it. I could have cut it to fit the window, but I wanted it smaller, because the wall it's going on in finished in wood and I wanted it to show through. It's also very easy to apply, just make sure you get the air bubbles out! After applying it, I </i><br />
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<i>I love that the old chippy & rusted hardware is still on it, just adds to its appeal for me.</i></div>
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<i>I love how it turned out and it suits our kitchen perfectly.</i></div>
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<i>Go ahead, make one yourself, it's super easy & fun!</i></div>
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif"><i>Thanks for following!</i></span></div>
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sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14688984997289334748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6541770522233859016.post-48433770507025564862016-08-20T18:35:00.001-07:002016-08-20T18:35:42.183-07:00Our own version of The Country Mouse & The City Mouse! <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">While I was visiting my niece Adele and her family in Alberta recently, she took me on several tours of abandoned properties. I guess technically we were trespassing, but we had a lot of fun doing it and didn't get arrested or escorted off any properties via owners with shotguns! Adele knows me quite well and had these places scoped out a year before my trip knowing how much I would enjoy them<em>.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><em>We pulled off the highway and parked in a country drive overgrown with weeds and exited the car. As I closed the passenger side door, the hair on the back of my neck immediately stood up. I stopped, and stood frozen by the eerie looking sight before me. The abandoned house and outbuildings looked seriously haunted. The dark holes that once held window panes looked ominous, foreboding. </em></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; text-align: start;"><br />We'd been to others, but they hadn't creeped me out like this one. I was feeling somewhat reluctant with this house. Adele firmly planted one foot on the barbed wire fence to allow me to step over it without killing myself, and said: "Come on Auntie, let's go!"</em><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><em>My heart almost stopped as the distinct sound of bees, a lot of them, the buzzing became louder and louder as we approached. I said: "Uh, hmm, maybe we should go to another one, I hear bees, don't you?" She just laughed and told me not to be a scaredy cat! </em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><em>For some reason the story of the Country Mouse and the City Mouse came to mind, hmm, why couldn't I remember how that story ended? All of a sudden it mattered to me! UGH!</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><em>As I was taking in the scenery outside the house, with my happy camera snapping away, and trying to gauge where the buzzing was coming from, a VERY LARGE flock of birds came flying out of a second floor window of the old farmhouse. I was totally freaked out, jumped a mile high and a rather long streak of swearwords escaped my mouth, some maybe in french even! As I stood there, trying to recover my breath, and checked my feet for a puddle, my lovely niece simply laughed (a lot and very loudly) and just carried on to investigate.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><em> She pointed to one side of the house where several beehive boxes sat and said: "See auntie, no worries, that is where the buzzing is coming from!" Oh, what a relief! NOT. </em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><em><em>This one had a sign above the front door dubbing it "Lakeview", the year 1944 and the name M. Sather scrawled into the cement step.</em></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><em>She coaxed me into entering it, slowly I walked around, admiring the old casings around the windows, and other architectural details of the old farmhouse. </em></span><em style="font-family: arial;"> When Adele climbed the narrow steps to the upstairs bedrooms, I followed, trying not to scream in horror. No, really. </em><br />
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<em style="font-family: arial;">The views from the windows to the vast acreage beyond was beautiful.</em></div>
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<em style="font-family: arial;"> Once I started breathing again, I looked down and saw a "rather dead" mouse, which of course caused me to scream (yes, again!) and run out in horror. I have a terrible fear of rodents, dead or alive. I could hear laughing coming from behind me, yet again. Darned kid, was I fearless like her when I was thirty?</em><br />
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<em style="font-family: arial;"> This one building was my favorite,or the least creepy. :) </em></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><em>When we left, Adele put her foot down to hold the barbed wire again in order to save her auntie from losing a limb, and smiled at me. </em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><em><b>"So, did you like that one auntie?" </b>she asked. </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><em> I got in the car, put my seat belt on, shuddered, took a deep breath, and in my bravest voice said: <b>"Yeah, that was awesome. Thanks." </b></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><em><em>Thanks for following!</em></em></span></div>
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sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14688984997289334748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6541770522233859016.post-84668426488072385512016-08-03T08:02:00.002-07:002016-08-03T08:02:31.606-07:00Magnificent Morning- Magical Mist!<em><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Oh my Goodness! I haven't blogged in soooo long! I've missed it. Today definitely warrants a post. Why? Because I'm convinced I am in Heaven. No, really. I'm visiting my niece Adele and her family at their home in Elk Point, Alberta. They have a fantastic spread of seventeen acres overlooking a lush green valley and the Saskatchewan river. I cannot express how majestic and surreal this place is. Really, in one word, <span style="font-size: large;">magical</span>!</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "arial";">I wish I practiced yoga, because trust me, this would be the place to connect with your inner self. As most of you know, my soul lives by the sea, but this is a different kind of wonderful. Peaceful, serene and breathtaking. I could live here.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "arial";">Adele has taken me to see some old abandoned farmsteads, which is something I love to photograph. There's a mystery there, a sense of wonder and history. There is also a sadness to these places that families have left behind, whether by choice or not. The faces of these places have fallen, their souls remain, but their hearts broken by being left empty, without joy, laughter and life to keep them fulfilled. I know, I am a hopeless romantic, a dreamer, but I believe we breathe life into our homes. They are our cocoons, our refuges our nests.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "arial";">Anyway, I'm getting away from what I wanted to share with you on this breathtaking morning. Believe it or not, but I, Sandra, have been up for almost two hours at it's only 7:12 a.m...that in itself is mind boggling.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "arial";">I was "startled" awake by my lovely niece and her soft whisper..."Auntie, wake up, wake up, you have to come with me, I have something to show you! Bring your camera auntie, hurry!!!"</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "arial";">It took me a second to realize I wasn't at home in my bed, and another to realize the puppy on my bed wasn't my own! LOL</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "arial";">So, off I went, in my pj's, following this sweet girl and her little four legged friends!</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "arial";">Talk about being in total awe. I've rarely seen anything so mesmerizing in my life. I wanted to pull up a chair and watch the morning unfold before me. I hope I managed to catch some of the beauty of it with my camera, but really, I think being here and feeling it on your skin is the way to go. I am so very grateful to Adele, Tim, Peyton and Tristan for sharing their amazing home with me. I love you guys. </span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A bowl of cream indeed. I can only describe it to you as this magical mist that rises from the river, like froth on my morning latte, thick, soft, delicious. It slowly dissipates, revealing the majestic view of the valley and fields below. It's like opening a beautiful gift from above, slowly, appreciating every moment, not expecting the gift to be even more amazing than it's beautiful wrapping. </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I walked the property taking in all the beauty around me, I couldn't help but smile because no matter where you go on this slice of Heaven, there's always at least one four legged friend walking along with you.</span></em></div>
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sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14688984997289334748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6541770522233859016.post-11857431748922199822015-03-28T18:24:00.000-07:002015-03-28T18:24:46.294-07:00What's your happy color?<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>What's your "happy color", you know, that color that you like to wear, because it looks good on you...the one you like so much you've incorporated in your decor too?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Mine is <span style="color: cyan;">turquoise, </span>I like pretty much any variation of it, from it's lightest shade to<span style="color: #134f5c;"> teal. </span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>And I absolutely love turquoise jewelry!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Our bedroom and bathroom are painted a color called "turquoise mist". The name describes it perfectly. It's light, soft and fresh. </i></span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love it.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>The table is from Bombay Co., rest assured it isn't a valuable antique, and was in rough shape. It had one broken leg and a scarred top. I fixed the leg, removed the existing drawer pulls and filled the holes.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Above it I hung a little tiled mirror that we purchased in Mexico, and above that, the beautiful painting my friend Michelle painted for me for my 50th birthday last year.</i></span></div>
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sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14688984997289334748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6541770522233859016.post-43517896218185840942015-02-02T14:29:00.002-08:002015-02-02T14:29:53.190-08:00Lighten up! <i>Huh, I just found this post marked as "draft", which means I never published it. It is from last year, when I turned 50. I thought I'd publish it now, better late than never, right? </i><br />
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<i>I will soon be celebrating my 51st birthday! Wow, it feels so "substantial"</i> <i>(that's the word that comes to mind), yeah, substantial. LOL </i><br />
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<i>Here are 5 things I've learned over the years...</i><br />
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<i>1. Never take anything or anyone for granted.</i><br />
<i>2. Love weighs much less than anger and resentment. Forgiveness is the key.</i><br />
<i>3. Love yourself in spite of your faults or shortcomings.</i><br />
<i>4. Be kind, generous with your affection, and listen, really listen.</i><br />
<i>5. Love and friendship are gifts, give them wisely.</i><br />
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<i>Oh, and those wrinkles called "crows feet" are nothing of the sort! Laugh lines are what they are,</i><br />
<i>and they should be worn with contentment and pride, for nothing feels better than a good laugh. LOL</i><br />
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<i>Anyway, this post is not about age, it's about changing a few things...mainly small changes to the living room decor. First, it hasn't been painted in about 12 years! Wow, with me being "the queen of change", that shocks me! It was painted a color called "straw hat" which at the time was the perfect color to compliment the forest green couches we had. Well, two couches later, we find ourselves with denim couches. They are overstuffed and very comfortable, easy to care for and denim looks better with age (don't we all have a favorite pair of old jeans?). </i><br />
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<i>I want a lighter, softer look, rustic coastal, beach cottage style. I have to take it slower than I used to. Anyone who really knows me knows that I am a "get it done now" kinda gal. I'm slowly learning to slow it down and listen to my body. So with that in mind, don't expect miracles!</i><br />
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<i>1. Paint - thankfully my hubby was on holidays and did that for me. He doesn't question my decisions when it comes to decorating, he just goes with the flow! </i><br />
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<i> Which really looks more like the color shown below - (No, unfortunately, that's not our living room)<br />
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</i><i> I love the soft colors in this room, with that pop of turquoise.</i><br />
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<i> Anyway, that's the new color. I won't show you the whole room, because I'm not done.</i><br />
<i> I was given two beautiful lamps for my birthday by a dear friend, they totally tie into my color scheme and general look that I'm going for.</i><br />
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I love the shape and color of them. They look like their made of driftwood - perfect!</div>
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The beautiful beach painting is a gift from my dear friend Michelle. It's a rendition of a photo I took in the Mayan Riviera. I absolutely love it, every time I look at it I am reminded of my other happy place. Thank you for that Michelle! </div>
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I've also papered the back of our book shelves on either side of the fireplace. I found the paper through http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com/ where KariAnne shares all her DIY projects and showcases her beautiful old farmhouse. I contacted her for the name of the paper she used, which I Googled and subsequently ordered from Joanne's Fabric. </div>
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The paper is actually NOT wallpaper, it's <span style="color: red;">wrapping paper</span>. I searched for similar wallpaper but nothing was close enough to the look I wanted. I tried applying wallpaper paste to the back to adhere it to the wall - bad move - the paper isn't thick enough and tears very easily when wet. I then did what KariAnne did, which is to use double sided tape, I'm serious! It worked. It will make it much easier to remove if I decide to change things or if we move. A good thing to keep in mind when you are renting.</div>
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<i>It is amazing how many people are fooled by the paper, they have to touch it to grasp that it really is just paper! lol</i><br />
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<i>Grouping favorite things, including photos I took in Mexico, has more of an impact than just the two photos on the wall. </i><br />
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<i> Did you notice the transom window in the doorway?</i><br />
<i>It's a milky stained glass window we found at the re-store in Seattle a few years ago. I've used it pretty much everywhere until I found the perfect place for it! It needs a bit more trim work done to it, but otherwise looks great!</i><br />
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<i>My friend Margot gave me the stained glass window. I had hubby hang it in the window for me. </i><br />
<i>It's so pretty when the sun is shining in.</i><br />
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<i>I also decided to cover my round mirror in seashells. The smaller ones I've collected from some of my favorite spots in the Mayan Riviera, & some from Birch Bay, Washington. I also included some seashells given to me by Karen who collected them in Hawaii. </i><br />
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<i>It found it's rightful place above the fireplace.</i><br />
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<i> My goal is to lighten & add charm. It will be done slowly, over time. I will get it done, eventually, with the help of my sweetheart of course.</i><br />
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And my trusty sidekick, Sawyer.<br />
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<i>I found this old table at the thrift store for $5.00, it was damaged, but to fit into my decorating plan I painted it white, of course.</i><br />
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I used a mix of white paint and plaster of paris to thicken it. It adheres better, without having to do much prep work.<br />
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As you can see, I gave it a light distressing by sanding in some areas.<br />
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<i> I am not fond of having the washer/dryer in the kitchen, but I tried to make the best of it by using a slab of butcher block (bought years ago at a garage sale for 5$!) to give us more work space/storage in the kitchen. I've tried different arrangements and never felt that it looked the way I wanted it to.</i><br />
<i>The plate rack cupboard was given to us by our friend Margot, I love it, but couldn't find a way to make it work. When the washing machine is running, the dishes clang. It drives me nuts! This whole look makes me want to de-clutter!</i><br />
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<i> We bought 2 packages of tongue and groove paneling ($9.99 each) and used some to make a gift for our friend Margot and the rest for the wall. Total cost $20.00 (I used stain & paints we already had).</i><br />
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<i> My talented, patient husband did a great job of applying the planks to the wall with his compressed air nail gun. He "rounded off" the edges for a nicer finish.</i><br />
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<i> To hide the taps for the washer we used an old Marconi radio "shell", the insides having been gutted years ago. We added four wooden knobs on the bottom as feet to make it the right height, then cut out a bit of the bottom to accommodate the pipes:</i><br />
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<i> I really like the way it turned out...</i><br />
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<i>This old ceiling tile I bought at a garage sale for $2 would make a great clock! </i></div>
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<i> Mikey framed it, keeping in mind it needed to have the space for the clock mechanism in the back. We purchased the mechanism was purchased at Micheal's Crafts for $13.99, less the discount, worked out to about $9.00. Pretty good price for such a pretty clock! </i></div>
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<i> <span style="font-size: small;">I totally LOVE the finished look. The kitchen feels bigger, more open and pretty!</span></i></div>
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<i>Mike built a lovely shelf using wood and brackets we already had. </i></div>
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<i> I finally hung the driftwood mirror/wreath I made from driftwood collected on the beaches of Gary Point, Steveston. </i></div>
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Thanks Mikey for all your hard work! I love you! xx</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for following!</span></div>
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<i>After decorating the inside of the house, I wanted to find a "cost effective" (free) way to decorate the outside. I started by walking around our little neighborhood and collected fallen tree branches</i>. </div>
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<i>I gathered some in a large galvanized basin. Added some berries and rose hips for color, a few lights from the strand I put around the front door. I sat the basin in my antique sleigh (so many wonderful memories brought back by that old sleigh). Oh, wait! I have skates...hmmm. Add some fur to them, replace the laces with ribbon and a little ribbon to decorate them. I added various branches of greenery and Voila! </i></div>
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<i>The bench was looking a little bare, so I made a sign simply by spelling out "Noel" in driftwood on an old piece of wood. I framed it with scraps (using a small <span style="color: red;">manual hand saw!<span style="color: black;"> No more power tools for me!!!)</span></span></i></div>
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<i>I think of all the decorating I've done, this little vignette is my favorite! </i><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><span style="color: black;">I found an old weathered board behind our workshop, this time I spelled out "Joy" with some driftwood, a little white rope to hang it and I'm almost done...</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">On a different topic, my son organized another charity event on Dec. 7th, with all proceeds to be shared between the Richmond Firefighters</span> <span style="color: black;">Charities & The Richmond Sockeyes Scholarship Fund.</span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"> The Fire On Ice Event was a success with over 200 people attending, many great items donated for silent auction, </span></span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">I am the very proud mother of a wonderful, kind hearted son. There's a lot of JOY in that too!</span></span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
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sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14688984997289334748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6541770522233859016.post-19093931956818636332014-12-13T18:07:00.000-08:002014-12-13T18:07:17.263-08:00Joy in my heart.<h2>
<i>It's that time of year again...</i></h2>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">I swear as I get older, the days and years go by more quickly. Christmas comes more quickly than I can handle! I swore again this year that there would be no tree, uh, yeah, right, like that will ever happen. The closest I got was last year when I tried a new idea, my tree was decorated with all things coastal, beachy or whatever you want to call it, seashells, sailboats, glass floats... My happy place is the beach, so our home reflects that. The last year has been difficult for us, in so many ways that I just wasn't feeling it this year. But then I realized, if I want more joy in my life, it's not going to knock at my door and say "Hi!" I have to create it. So, is not decorating for Christmas going to make me feel better? No. It's a lot of work for me now, but hey, Rome wasn't built in a day, was it?</span></i></h2>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"> Yes, Karen, my dear wise friend, my collection of Christmas decorations and ornaments do make me smile, they bring back memories and are so pretty. Joy! Every little bit counts! Once I started, I enjoyed it very much. Traditional is the way to my heart. The Beachy tree from last year was beautiful, and a nice change, but it just wasn't the same. I didn't go crazy with it this year, but I did just enough. I like it.</span></i></h2>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Joy isn't about how many gifts are under the tree, it's about something bigger, it's about peace, love, family & friends. I have all that. I smiled when I said that. My heart feels full. </span></i></h2>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"> Oh, and Karen, thanks for your love and support, your friendship and your "bossy-ness". I love you girlfriend. You wanted to see pictures, so here you go...</span></i></h2>
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That's Mike, Eric and I!<br />
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Joy, Joy and more Joy! See, I made my own!<br />
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I painted this when Eric was little.<br />
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So, the girl who wasn't going to have a Christmas tree, has three, if you count the little one Mike bought for Sawyer's first Christmas, yes the puppy got a tiny tree.<br />
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sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14688984997289334748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6541770522233859016.post-1117681213872571412014-10-23T14:55:00.002-07:002014-10-23T14:58:50.637-07:00Be my guest!<i> The office/craft room makeover.</i><br />
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<i>My challenge was to still be able to use this small room as a "workspace" for my <span style="font-size: xx-small;">small <span style="font-size: small;">etsy business, a workspace for my hubby who is into car models, and a neat, cozy guestroom when needed.</span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I think I've changed the spare room a dozen times (lol) over the 8 years since my son moved out. I've never been able to turn into the cozy but practical space I wanted. It just never felt "just right".</span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was able to purchase a brand new and very comfortable double bed for a steal from a friend. That was really my push to get the room going. There are still a few things that need "tweaking", but </span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I think I've managed to do what I imagined.</span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you are on Pinterest, you are probably aware that maps are big in decorating right now. </span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Whether it's you initials covered in maps sitting on a shelf, a piece of furniture embellished with maps decoupaged onto it, or a wall covered in maps, it really appeals to me. Maybe it's the colors, or maybe it's dreams of traveling the world, or just my own country, I don't know. But with the room painted white, I had a blank canvas...</span></span></i><br />
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<i>But first let's talk about the elephant in the room. The shelves close to the ceiling that are on three walls. They are not my favorite thing (nice way of saying "I hate them"), but because storage is very minimal in our small home</i> <i>this seemed like a reasonable solution. I'm trying to pretend they don't exist</i>, <i>so just go with me on that one, okay?</i><br />
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<i>Anyway, back to the maps...</i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I collected a couple of vintage atlas' with the hope of doing something interesting with the pages within. </span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">To tell you the truth, I was excited to do this, but worried it might not look the way I pictured it.</span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">So, page by page, with a brush loaded with wallpaper paste...</span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The boards running from wall to wall were the work table Mike and I used. The problem I had with it is that it always looked cluttered and messy, and it left us with no room for a bed. Visually, it distracted me, and it became a dumping ground for all kinds of stuff.</span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Yeah, uh, see what what I mean?</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> When I got to this point with the wallpapering, Mike removed the "desk" so that I could continue. </span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span>I had to do it a bit at a time because my body is always so "cranky", but eventually I got it done. </i><br />
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<i>Then came the wainscoting wallpaper on the lower half of the remaining walls, then Mike added the molding at the top. </i><br />
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<i>Because I love my husband so much, I gave up the storage space in the closet. It was always a disaster, you know, the one where you are afraid to open the door? Yeah, well, it is no more.</i><br />
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<i>The shelving was mostly already in there, I just filled them with his models. The work table was made out of a large piece of wood, a few brackets and some makeshift "legs". A drawer attached to the wall is ideal for his spray paints. A few task lamps for lighting, a chair and "Bob's your uncle"!</i><br />
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<i>It works for both of us, he can leave unfinished work on his desk to come back to later, and I don't have to look at the mess. It's a win/win! :)</i><br />
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<i> We then brought in the bed, and decorated the room almost entirely with things we already had. </i><br />
<i>Ignoring the look of those shelves by the ceiling, I cut pieces of wood (cost approx. $3.00 each) and hung four panels of "mosquito netting" purchased at Ikea for a measly $4.99/two panels to add that "dreamy, coziness" I was aiming for.</i><br />
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<i>I organized my craft/etsy stuff in boxes and bins, both on the shelving unit and under the bed.</i><br />
<i>I also used a large basket with a lid to hold most of my linens for my etsy shop. </i><br />
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<i>I used sheer curtains with light blue curtains I already had.</i> <i>They add warmth and a beautiful glow to the room.</i></div>
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<i>My sewing machine is under a basket on the vintage sewing cabinet that my friend Karen gave to me in exchange for an old farmhouse cabinet that I had.</i></div>
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<i>It is one of my favorite things in the house.</i></div>
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<i>The little coral ballerinas from Mexico dance in the breeze.</i></div>
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<i>And now for my favorite part of the room,</i><br />
<i>Drum roll please...</i></div>
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<i>Every time I walk into this room, the bed calls out to me, I swear...It is SO cozy!</i></div>
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<i>I made the two large 24"x 24" pillow shams using an old hobnail cottage bedspread.</i> (love)</div>
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<i>The small blue cushion at the front with a map of the places we've been in the Mayan Riviera was made for us by my niece. It fits in perfectly.</i></div>
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<i>The headboard was made from half of a damaged bi-fold hollow core closet door that otherwise would have been sent to the dump. I just cut it to length and added some molding to it. It got some caulking and a couple of coats of paint. (I love saving things from going to landfill)</i><br />
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<i>The "Sweet Dreams" sign above the bed was made from an old cupboard door that was saved with this kind of project in mind. The lettering is a decal from Ebay for $2.99 that I applied to it before giving the whole thing an "antique" finish.</i><br />
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I really like how the netting around the bed creates a "cocoon". It makes the bed separate from the rest of the room. It has a very serene, peaceful feeling about it. The room is now practical but still pretty and now matches the rest of our home.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>So, who's going to be our first guest?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks for following!</span></i></span></div>
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<i>Hello my friends! </i><br />
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<i>Wow, again, it's been a long while since I last posted on my blog. What can I say? My life isn't as busy "project wise" as it used to be. My computer time has also been cut down because of pain issues. </i><br />
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<i>I thought to blog about our sweet dog, Molly, who was my sidekick for a short 8 yrs before we recently had to put her down. May she rest in peace, sweet girl. I can't, I get too emotional when I think of her. I can however introduce our cute, mischievous little rascal, aptly named "Sawyer" to you.</i><br />
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<i> Sawyer is a "mutt", a yorkie, maltese/havanese mix. He was 12 weeks when we brought him home. I don't remember Molly ever being this rambunctious! He's a lot of work, but well worth it! He is now five and a half months old and still full of "it". On a recent visit to my doctor's office I told her my new antidepressant was working wonderfully - she looked at me with a confused look on her face - I then told her about having a puppy in the house! :)</i><br />
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<i>Okay, so that being said, I thought I should share actual fun stuff. I used to do a weekly post called </i><br />
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<i> I really love the "hunt" of finding treasures at garage sales or thrift stores. Although, garage sales are not as numerous or as good as they used to be, namely, I think because of "Craiglist". There are of course the "over priced" garage sales, where people seem to think they are running a store instead of a garage sale. Thrift stores have started to catch on to the "thrift store movement" and have upped their prices. A t-shirt with a tear in it for $9.99! Really?! and they call themselves "<span style="color: red;">Value</span> Village"?</i><br />
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<i>All this to say that I love a good deal. Last Saturday I went to two great annual garage sales. I was very pleased with the little treasures I found.</i><br />
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<i>I had priced out these conch shell lights in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, but found them too expensive at $60.00 and up. I found this one for $2!</i><br />
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<i>This basket was $1.</i></div>
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<i>In keeping with my beach theme I also found this little gem for $2.</i></div>
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<i>I already had the larger one, they look great together.</i></div>
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<i>This great matelasse coverlet was $3! It's perfect to cover up with on chillier days. It also fits in perfectly with my decor.</i></div>
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<i>I'll use them in my decor somewhere.</i></div>
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<i> This old enamel wash basin makes a great fruit bowl for $2. I love enamelware.</i></div>
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<i>This soft dog bed was $3 and came with a free "head cone" for Sawyer for when he gets neutered. Yes! he will wear the "cone of shame".</i></div>
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<i>Cedar wind chime for $1.</i></div>
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<i>Brand new, in the box digital frame for $5.</i></div>
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<i> It's just waiting for us to load photos and give it to my mother in law who is now in a care home.</i></div>
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<i>Like new, pretty vintage pillowcases that I will list on my etsy shop.</i></div>
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<i>Two vintage, new condition pillowcase with yellow crocheted trim also for etsy.</i></div>
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<i>A free brand new suitcase, looks like it was a promotional giveaway.</i></div>
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<i>( I used it to carry my other purchases!)</i></div>
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<i>I also found several beautiful white linen pieces, including an oval crocheted tablecloth.</i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We bought this basic brown dresser off of Craigslist for $50. It was in excellent shape and had potential to become something I imagined, something with a bit of whimsy, that fits into our "beachy" bedroom feel. </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>I started by "hunting" in the workshop to find some white latex paint. I found just enough for this project. I then mixed it with Plaster of Paris to make a homemade version of chalk paint.</i></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>I like working with this paint, it goes on easily and because it is thicker, it doesn't cause a lot of splattering.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>And I love the "old finish".</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>I gave it two coats, which left it w<span id="goog_1495231001"></span><span id="goog_1495231002"></span>ith a bit of a whitewashed effect.</i></span></span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>The pewter color knobs were covered in painters tape before painting.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Then came the sanding to attain the distressed, somewhat chippy look I was looking for.</i></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">I realize this look isn't for everyone, but if really fits the beachy vibe I'm going for.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>And now, adding the "whimsy":</i></span><br />
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<i>I stenciled this pretty design on the front of the dresser in my favorite color.</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>My sidekick Molly was no help at all. She just supervised between naps.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>I spread it on with a rag and then gently wipe of the excess with a wet rag.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Just enough to add an aged look.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>I really like the finished product. It fits.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>It turned out exactly as I imaged it. {sigh}</i> </span><br />
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<i> <span style="font-size: small;">The "Kiss me Goodnight" sign I made out of an old door panel.</span></i><span style="font-size: small;"> <i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>In the background is the sign "she beckons me closer" which is a verse from a poem i wrote about the ocean.</i></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>This abalone shell on sterling silver soap dish was a good thrift store find for 50 cents!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i>It's too pretty to use as a soap dish, so I use it for my jewelry instead.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Here's the old jewelry box I covered in postcard paper.</i></span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>The dresser's finish is echoed by the finish on the mirror I made for above the bed.</i></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>That's it for now, time to relax and enjoy my hard work. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>It looks old, chipped, scuffed, like it's been used in an old beach cottage for generations, </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i>and I love it.</i></span><br />
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<i> Snowball Hydrangea - New this year and doing really well!</i></div>
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<i>Isn't it just gorgeous?!</i></div>
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<i> L<span class="info"><span class="info2">ace hydrangea - paniculata chantilly lace </span></span></i><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XBpP-O38eqQ/Ue8qshfCbcI/AAAAAAAAnqU/yXBN04qCwcY/s1600/DSCN5540.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="372" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XBpP-O38eqQ/Ue8qshfCbcI/AAAAAAAAnqU/yXBN04qCwcY/s640/DSCN5540.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
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<i> Look at that detail! It would take me years to paint that!!!</i><i> </i></div>
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<i> What's not to love about the ever fragrant sweet peas and honeysuckle. </i><br />
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<i> Can't remember what these are called...anyone else know?</i><br />
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<i>Hens and chicks,</i></div>
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<i>Lovely, delicate, bellflowers.</i></div>
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<i> Mmmmm. My one, lonely tomato plant.</i></div>
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<i>These pansies have such striking faces.</i></div>
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<i> I tried a few different effects because these little beauties are so interesting.</i></div>
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<i>Angels in the garden are a MUST!</i></div>
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<i> These beauties, I have to confess, are not in my garden. They were given to me by a thoughtful friend.</i></div>
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<i>Thanks Jean!</i></div>
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<i> So soft and pretty.</i></div>
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<i> How cool is that?! </i></div>
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<i> I love the effect of water droplets on plants and flowers.</i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Molly?!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Thanks for checking out my post. I hope you enjoyed the photos I took as much as I enjoy my garden...</span></i></div>
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<i>They say: "Home is where the heart is", but no matter how long I've made my home in British Columbia (22 yrs now), going "back East" always makes me feel like I've <b>really come HOME.</b>..</i><br />
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<i> I stayed with some very special relatives, my aunt Ann and uncle Charlie, in Kemptville, Ontario. Kemptville is a pretty little historical town located about 55kms south of Ottawa and 2.5 kms south of the Rideau River. </i><br />
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<i> It's such a pretty, peaceful spot.</i><br />
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<i>I've never seen as many hummingbirds as I did when I was there, </i><br />
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<i> This guy wasn't missing his photo op though!</i><br />
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<i>The little goslings are so cute!</i></div>
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<i> She and her husband have five sons, ages 17 and under!</i><br />
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<i> They live in this lovely old farmhouse.</i><br />
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<i> I just fell in love with it!</i></div>
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<i>I really like this one!</i></div>
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A few shots taken in my aunt Ilene's garden...</div>
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<i>My niece and I took a little stroll in Kemptville's downtown area, there are so many beautiful old homes and buildings there.</i><br />
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<i>The architectural details on these places are so beautiful.</i></div>
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<i>So gorgeous!</i></div>
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<i>They sure don't make 'em like they used to!</i></div>
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<i> We got a tour of a lovely little town called Merrickville, where we browsed in some shops and stopped for lunch.</i></div>
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The <b>Rideau Canal </b>connects the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on the Ottawa River to the city of Kingston, Ontario, on Lake Ontario. The name <i>Rideau</i>, French for "curtain," is derived from the curtain-like appearance of the Rideau River's twin waterfalls where they join the Ottawa River.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-1"></sup> The canal system uses sections of major rivers, including the Rideau and the Cataraqui, as well as some lakes.<br />
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<i>I enjoyed this trip more than words can express. I got to spend quality time with some very special people, both family and friends. I reconnected with my roots, I guess you could say. I gained insight into some family dynamics, learned more about my parents who passed away too young, and about their childhoods. I've learned that things are not always as they appear, and to never take things for granted.</i></div>
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<i> Thanks for following!</i></div>
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<i>Ahhhh. Finally, some sunshine!!! I love being outside in my garden, on the deck. The deck that we should have replaced a few years ago. We kept giving it "CPR" hoping to make it last longer...</i><br />
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<i>About 5 yrs ago we covered the existing deck with mismatched hardwood planks, hoping to give it longer...it worked! Until last year, it was soft in spots - obviously rotten underneath, but again we patched it...this time with a sheet of plywood. We knew this year it would have to be completely replaced. My hubby worked very hard for three days pulling up the old deck in layers. The framing underneath falling apart in his hands, literally. </i><br />
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<i>Mike decided that if we were replacing it, he would do it right, (he watches a lot of Mike Holmes and Paul Lafrance's Decked Out</i>).<i> He planned it for months, pricing out the materials at different places and tweaking his design ideas. Because we don't own our home (although after 18 years of renting, we've probably paid for it!) we didn't want to go crazy with the design. Something simple, with a little extra, but bigger for sure.</i> <i>I can't physically work in my garden all that much anymore, so making it a bit smaller wasn't an issue. </i><br />
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<i>He had the help of our friend Wayne to build the frame (thanks Wayner!) and used our friend Don's truck to make three trips to the dump ( Thanks Don!)...and Ian helped with making the pergola "squared". Mike worked so hard, in the hot sun, I felt so bad for not being able to help him, this is the type of thing I used to LOVE to do...</i><br />
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<i>He did such an amazing job, I'm sitting outside right now as I type this, in my own little piece of paradise! I couldn't love and appreciate my husband any more than I already do. Thank you so much my sweet husband for creating such a wonderful oasis for us!</i><br />
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<i>We opted for pressure treated wood this time, a little more expensive, but worth it. We will stain it in a dark brown semi-transparent stain in about 8 weeks. </i><br />
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<i>The small pergola needs a few more boards on the top, and there will be a railing on the right side as well. The lawn is a mess from all the trampling and things being moved around. Haven't decided if we should seed it or re-sod it.</i><br />
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<i>We put our heads together and came up with this railing. We wanted to use things we already had, like this large square piece of beveled glass and copper pipes. I love that the glass allows me to see the garden when I sit in the adirondak love seat. The garden has been tidied up and framed in with landscape ties. </i><br />
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<i>The perfect spot for our beautiful seashell wind chime from Isla Mujeres, Mexico!</i></div>
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<i>The hanging basket is a gift from Mike for Mother's Day!</i></div>
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<i>The copper piping will age to a verdigris finish.</i><br />
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<i>There is still some work to do, the grass, the trim on the workshop needs painting, and lots of cleaning up.</i><br />
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<i> This year's addition to patio furniture - a very comfy lounge chair!</i><br /><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i> The lovely outdoor clock is a gift from my son for Mother's Day.</i></div>
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<i> The "stone" fireplace is also a Mother's Day gift, from my husband.</i></div>
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<i> A little bit of Mexico here and there! :)</i></div>
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Thanks to my friend Gloria for the beautiful mirror - It's perfect for my outdoor room!<br />
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<i> <span style="font-size: large;">Now, time to curl up <span style="font-size: large;">with Molly on the lounge chair and enjoy!</span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span> </span></span></i><br />sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14688984997289334748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6541770522233859016.post-40014566368237656602013-04-21T07:24:00.000-07:002013-04-21T07:24:32.189-07:00Stitched together with love!<i>I posted about these beautiful lace squares I was given by my
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<i>Well,
it's taken me this long to find just the right project for them. I knew
it had to be something special that would allow me to use them
together, rather than break them up. I am amazed at the amount of time
that must have gone into making such works of art. They are delicate,
intricate and absolutely gorgeous!</i><br />
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<i>Karen &
Don are going to be first time grandparents in June! I am so happy for
them, I know they'll be the best grandparents ever!! I knew THIS would
be the perfect occasion to make something special using those lovely
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<i>I made a pretty crib sized "quilt",</i><br />
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<i>I found the perfect fabric for the back, to compliment the squares, and framed the quilt in ruffles.</i></div>
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<i>The duvet insert is removable and I used ribbons to close it up.</i></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For someone who doesn't sew all that much, I'm happy with how it turned out.</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It's all ironed, wrapped and ready to go; today is the Baby Shower! </span> </span></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My hope is that it will become a family heirloom, to be passed down to each newborn family member.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Congratulations to Kurt and Tabatha, the soon to be parents of a baby girl!</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To my friends Karen and Don, first time grandparents! </span></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></i></span><i style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Thanks for following!</b></span></i></div>
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Managing <a href="http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/whatisfibromyalgia/a/what_is_fms.htm">fibromyalgia</a>
and overlapping conditions isn't just a full-time job – it's a
lifestyle. I've made changes to every aspect of my life, some minor and
some major, in order to adapt to my symptoms and minimize the things
that exacerbate them.<br />
To help give you some insight into what it means to adapt your life
to fibromyalgia, I've written below about what my typical day is like.
My lifestyle changes were made to deal with my specific symptoms and
situation. They aren't the right adaptations for everyone, but they can
give you an idea of the types of changes you might be able to make.<br />
Here's how I get through a typical February day.<br />
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A Day in the Life: Managing Fibromyalgia</h3>
My alarm goes off at 7:45. I turn it off, proud of myself for not
hitting the snooze button, then turn off the CPAP (continuous positive
airway pressure) machine I need for <a href="http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/whyfmscfsarelinked/a/sleepapneaFMS.htm">obstructive sleep apnea</a>. I then remove my CPAP mask and the splint I wear at night so I don't grind my teeth and aggravate my <a href="http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/whyfmscfsarelinked/a/TMJ.htm">TMJ</a> (temporomandibular joint dysfunction.)<br />
My left hip and my neck are screaming with pain. Before getting out
of bed, I do a mental assessment of the rest of my body. My hands are
stiff but not too sore for a change. Shoulders and knees seem OK. Feet?
Puffy and stiff, and still sore from the walking I did yesterday. It's
going to hurt to step on them.<br />
Still lying down, I do some light stretching for my hips, neck and
arms. I then sit up slowly so I don't make myself dizzy and do a few
more stretches. These are a combination of <a href="http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/exercisenutrition/a/yogaFMS_MECFS.htm">yoga</a>, physical therapy, and things I've run across over the years that help keep me loosened up.<br />
I look down beside the bed to see if I remembered to put my slippers
there. I know my feet will be happier if my first steps are cushioned
instead of right on the floor, but alas, I didn't put them where I
should have. I stand slowly, my hips groaning and creaking, and take two
painful steps to the closet. I get my slippers and put them on my
tender feet. That's a little better.<br />
I wake up my kids to get ready for school, bundle up in warm
clothing, and doze on and off on the couch until it's time to drive them
to school.<br />
Because I have horrible <a href="http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/whyfmscfsarelinked/a/Insomnia-And-Fibromyalgia.htm">insomnia</a>
and I have yet to find effective treatments for it, I've only had about
four hours of sleep. I rinse my TMJ split and put it back in, strap the
CPAP mask back into place, and go back to sleep.<br />
Around noon, I get up and go through the self-check and stretching
process again. I'm happy to see that my feet are feeling quite a bit
better. Still, it's a bit cold, so I put the slippers back on, along
with my super-soft terry cloth robe. It zips up the front because I
can't always tolerate a tie around my waist.<br />
I wash my TMJ splint and CPAP mask and put them aside to air dry so
they're ready for tonight. I then make my morning tea – I've given up
coffee because it bothers my stomach and makes my tremor worse. I'm
grateful that caffeine from tea doesn't have a negative impact on my
fibromyalgia symptoms. (I've experimented at length to make sure!)<br />
I open up my pill sorter and dump out 20-some pills, most of them <a href="http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/supplement1/p/supplements7things.htm">supplements</a>.
I separate them into four groups and wash them down with cranberry
juice. (I prefer a strong-flavored juice to help cover up the taste of
the supplements. Otherwise, I'm stuck with fish and roots. Bleh.) I then
use a saline nasal spray, put my <a href="http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/2010/10/28/supplements-for-fibromyalgia-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-vitamin-b.htm">sublingual B vitamins</a> under my tongue, and eat my gummy probiotics.<br />
My stomach is a bit unsettled today, so I have a whole-grain bagel and cream cheese for breakfast.<br />
Now it's time for work. This is the biggest lifestyle change I've
made due to illness: I used to be a TV news producer, working about a
50-hour week in a high-stress, noisy, chaotic environment. Now I work
from home, in my quiet office, and schedule my work time around my life
and my symptoms.<br />
I turn the heat up a touch so I don't <a href="http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/symptoms/p/Temperature-Sensitivity-In-Fibromyalgia-And-Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome.htm">get a chill</a>
and sit down in my ergonomically correct chair in front of my
ergonomically designed computer workstation. I open my laptop and get
started.<br />
After about two and a half hours, my husband comes home and I realize
I've sat in one position for too long. I stretch my hands and arms,
then stand up – slowly! – and apologize to my lower back. In spite of my
efforts, I have gotten fairly cold.<br />
I need to pick up my kids from school soon, so I run a bath and pour in some <a href="http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/2010/08/26/epsom-salts-for-fibromyalgia-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.htm">Epsom salts</a>. I soak in the hot water for as long as I can and get out feeling toasty warm. My muscles have loosened up a bit, too.<br />
As I get dressed, I realize that I over did it on the heat. My forehead won't stop <a href="http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/symptoms/a/Excessive-Sweating-In-Fibromyalgia-And-Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome.htm">sweating</a>. Since I'll be going out into the cold soon, though, it'll be worth it.<br />
Back home with the kids, it's time to start <a href="http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/copingwithfmscfs/ss/cooking.htm">cooking</a>
dinner. I start cutting up some leftover chicken and my hands protest,
so ask my husband to do that for me. I put together a simple chicken
salad while the kids set the table.<br />
After dinner, while the kids clean the kitchen, I do a couple of loads of <a href="http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/copingwithfmscfs/a/laundrytips.htm">laundry</a>, with my husband's help. Then, after we all watch a show together, it's time for everyone but me to go to bed.<br />
With the house quiet again, it's time to do a little more work. The
desk chair just doesn't feel comfortable, so I sit in a recliner and use
a lap desk and pillows behind my back to make it as ergonomic as
possible. I put my <a href="http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/2012/10/08/a-tens-unit-for-fibromyalgia-pain.htm">TENS unit</a> on my hips, then later move it to my neck, then my shoulders, then my left leg before finally putting it away.<br />
Around midnight, I wrap up my work, then turn on the TV and spend some time checking email and social media. My brain's a bit <a href="http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/symptoms/a/brainfog.htm">foggy</a>, so I have to rewind the show a few times because I missed what was happening while I read something.<br />
After a trip to the kitchen to take my nighttime pills and make a
calming herbal tea, I lay down on the couch and start another show,
hoping I'll soon be tired enough to sleep. I doze off on the couch
around 3:45 a.m.<br />
When my husband gets up for work an hour later, he wakes me up. I
grab my CPAP mask and TMJ splint and head to bed, stretching my hips a
bit and making sure my alarm is set for 7:45. In less than three hours,
it'll all start again.<br />
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<br /> The following is another post from Adrienne. It explains how textures can really affect people with Fibromyalgia. I have days where clothes hurt me. </div>
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<strong><em>Blog Classic: March 12, 2012</em></strong><br />
The hypersensitivity of <a href="http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/whatisfibromyalgia/a/what_is_fms.htm">fibromyalgia</a> and <a href="http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/whatischronicfatigue/a/what_is_CFS.htm">chronic fatigue syndrome</a> has an impact on all of our senses. A recent <strong><em>Readers Respond</em></strong> comment mentioned an unusual tactile response that I thought was worth bringing up:<br />
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<em>"The weirdest pain by far is, and absolutely no one
believes me when I tell them this, wet grass. That's right, wet grass.
Touching it esp. in the morning, or even walking through it w/shoes on
causes an all-over body pain." -mnt</em></blockquote>
While I haven't had a problem with wet grass, I can totally
understand it as a textural sensitivity. Similar things that aggravate
my nerves and can cause an upswing in symptoms include elastic, nylon,
steel wool and these microfiber dish cloths I made the mistake of buying
a few years ago. They seriously give me the willies and set my whole
system on edge. When I shop for clothes, I do it by feel almost as much
as by sight.<br />
When something that <em>shouldn't</em> cause pain <em>does</em>, the
medical term for it is allodynia. A lot of us have a form called tactile
allodynia, which is pain from touch. That's why it hurts just to have
clothing against your skin. When the pain comes from movement, such as
walking across wet grass or running your fingertips along fabric, it's
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Thank you for taking the time to read this. Awareness and understanding is a step towards finding a cure.</div>
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sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14688984997289334748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6541770522233859016.post-41971942699536604302013-02-23T13:05:00.003-08:002013-02-25T10:04:06.085-08:00Bundle of LOVE!<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Babies...what can I say? I love 'em. They're cute, cuddly and smell oh, so good...okay, well, most of the time, lol. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">No matter, stinky or not, they are adorable, each one in their own way. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I had the privilege of taking photos of a beautiful 3 week old baby girl. It was so much fun!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> I put together some "props" and backdrops for the photo session and asked my friend Kari to give me a hand. Kari is very creative, she also thought to bring some "props" of her own. She turned out to be the best assistant anyone could ask for! She had plenty of great ideas and suggestions, and was not at all fazed by being pooped and peed on! What a trooper! Thanks again Kari!!!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Baby Hailey and new parents Katie and Brad were wonderful to work with; patient, calm and fun! They've given me permission to share the photographs, so here are my personal favorites:</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>I love the shabby chic look of doilies, they're so pretty and feminine. I made a backdrop by using a poster board size foam board and attached several doilies to it. I made Hailey's headband with vintage lace.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Hailey was very co-operative and just went with it.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>A dear friend of mine gave me these little angel wings, which turned out to be just the right size for this sweet newborn.</i></span><br />
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<i>Kari brought along the cute bin with the chalkboard on the front of it. I made the backdrop with the fabric banners on it & found the headband at the dollar store. The pretty vintage linens Hailey is on are mine as well, I thought the delicate frilly linens would bring just the right amount of "girly" to this set-up.</i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">OMG! She is adorable!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In this shot, she is on a beautiful vintage leather suitcase that Kari brought along. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I love the "bum in the air" pose babies do!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>This scowl she's giving me is apparently her usual look. LOL</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>I just LOVE baby feet. Don't you?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>At just over 8 pounds, she seems so tiny next to her little lamb.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>I think she's into purples and mauves, she was happy doing these shots.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>I wonder what babies dream about.</i></span></div>
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<i>Kari brought along this apple basket and colorful gerbera daisies.</i></div>
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<i>Yes, this is another post of about Love. This one isn't about "Puppy Love", it's about two great people who have fallen in love and decided to get married.</i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> I made them these two lovebirds using music sheets from 1958. Pat Boone's "Marry Me".</span></i></div>
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<i>Kari & Leo. They are a sweet couple, a fun couple. They "get" each other. They have a good time together and laugh together. They are adorable together.</i><br />
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<i>They were looking for a photographer to take some engagement pictures for them. I'm not a professional photographer by any means, I just like to take photos and have a decent camera. </i><br />
<i>Kari is my friend Karen's daughter. Karen & Don and their family mean a lot to me. I offered to do the photos for Kari, as long as she promised to tell me if she didn't like them. I was nervous. </i><br />
<i>But then, I realized, if they don't like them, no harm done. Digital cameras are great that way - don't like = delete! No fuss. They could always hire someone if need be.</i><br />
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<i>Kari found some ideas, and so did I. We both brought a few "props".</i></div>
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<i>So did they! :)</i></div>
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<i>Lighthearted.</i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">T<span style="font-size: small;">hey we<span style="font-size: small;">re <span style="font-size: small;">just so obviously in <b>love.</b></span></span></span></span></i></td></tr>
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<i>These two did not have to be asked to smile for the camera.</i></div>
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<i>they are totally serious about each other.</i></div>
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<i>That's LOVE.</i></div>
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<i> </i> <i>I have to say that I was totally touched by these two. They are <b>the real thing.</b></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Congratulations Kari & Leo!</i></span></div>
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<i>I know you will be very happy together.</i></div>
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<i>xoxo</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Sandra</i></span></div>
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<i>I am so happy for both of you.</i></div>
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<i>Today, our little dog Molly is having surgery. What?! You'd pay money for your dog to have surgery when you are already strapped for cash??? Are you CRAZY? Ah, maybe, but if I am crazy, it's the good kinda crazy. It's a crazy kinda love. </i><br />
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<i>You see, Molly is a special little dog...</i><br />
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<i>I was just getting over a supposed virus that had me off work for three months. I felt down in the dumps, the virus having taken so much out of me. I knew my hubby felt really bad and was worried for me, and I guess you could say I had been looking for an "in" to convince him that we <b>needed to get a dog. " </b>I don't want a dog, no way, no how </i>" <i>was pretty much the gist of it</i>. <i>I'd heard those words before..."We already have a cat. That's enough. She was supposed to be your cat, I change the litter box, I feed her...blah, blah, blah", you've heard it all before...</i><br />
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<i>Right about the same time, my son, who was 19 at the time, called me into his room, he wanted to talk to me; Oh, Oh! </i><br />
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<i>"Um, I'm gonna move in with my dad, okay?" </i><br />
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<i>UGH! My heart hit the floor. Yes, you guessed it, he's my only child. My Boy. </i><br />
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<i>"Well, mom, it has nothing to do with you or Mike. It has to do with space, my space. At my dad's, I'll have the downstairs suite for myself, here I only have this small room." </i><br />
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<i> No. I said. "I understand". And then I hugged my son with all my might and told him I loved him, and went to my room to cry. Yup, that snotty, shuddering, uncontrollable crying. The "the world is coming to an end" cry.</i><br />
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<i> Truth be told, I felt completely panicked at the thought of my baby moving out. Ugh. Only a few miles away, granted, but, still, OUT.</i><br />
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<i>In light of this new development in our lives, I, somehow, managed to convince my husband (he's awesome) that we needed a dog, a dog that would help me through the whole "empty nest" thing, please, please, please.</i><br />
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<i>Let's just say that we made some "amateur-ish" decisions in choosing a dog. We didn't do enough research. I mean, how hard is it to buy a dog? Right? I hadn't had a dog in a long time (since my teen years) and so read up on what to look for to ensure the puppy you choose is healthy. Eyes: watch for infection Stool: No diarrhea Lethargic dog=unhealthy dog. Okay, we can work with that, right? WRONG!!! In my case, LOVE TRUMPS ALL! I overlooked everything I read. Yup. I did. </i><br />
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<i>SSSSHHHHH! I hear what you're thinking. IDIOT! Yeah, well, that would be me. EXCEPT, I will never, ever regret my brain shutting down and my heart opening up that day. Neither will my hubby.</i><br />
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<i>I mean, <b>really</b> how many dog lovers could pass up this little warm bundle of fur, <b>really?</b> Okay, so now you see it my way. Geez, I mean, really, HOW cute is that?</i><br />
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<i>Well, needless to say, we took the little fur baby home. Ahhhh.</i><br />
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<i> Took her home...so cute. Bathed her. Adorable. Next day, sick puppy on our hands. Literally. Barfing, pooping, whining, unhappy but cuddly puppy on her hands. Hmmm.</i><br />
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<i>A little over a year later, she started limping. It persisted. We saw the vet. X-ray's. Bad news. Molly has a <b>severe case </b>of osteoarthritis. So severe a case, they'd never seen it in a dog this age. BOOM!</i><br />
<i>That was the sound of our hearts, hitting the floor. The pain was so bad for her, we had to wear oven mitts to pick her up (or she'd bite us) and hold her so she could pee. Poor little thing.</i><br />
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<i><b>Amaaaaaaazing! </b>Within a week, she was better. Not a lot, but better. BUT after two weeks, SHE WAS BACK! running up and down the stairs, greeting guest at the door with her toy in her mouth, playing and acting like herself again. Phew. Again. There goes that bullet! We dodged it again!</i><br />
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<i>WARNING: Steroids will help her with pain, and slow down the progression of the osteoarthritis. However, it does have many side effects. It will likely shorten her lifespan, but the arthritis itself was already doing a much better job of that without it. Blood tests are necessary to ensure her organs aren't failing, every six months or so. Okay. That, we can handle. One day at a time. </i><br />
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<i>She and the cat, Topsy, tolerated each other, but nothing more. Molly would sniff, Topsy would swat, and Molly would whimper away. They made it through 6 years without killing each other. Topsy, who had been nicknamed "The Girl" passed away a year ago now. She was an old girl, almost 18 years old. Molly still runs to where her bed was, all excited, tail wagging, when we say her name, looking for her. Having Molly helped us adjust to losing Topsy.</i><br />
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<i>So now, she's almost 7 years old. She's been such a joy. She's been there with me, over the last 6 years, while I suffered as well, before finally getting the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. The onset of which was the virus I had been off work with when we got her!</i><br />
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<i>Recently she started limping again. It got worse. The pad on the bottom of her right (front) paw was swollen. She wouldn't let us touch it. Hubby noticed that there seemed to be a hole in the pad. X-ray's.</i><br />
<i>The osteoarthritis has progressed. One of the bones in her paw has deteriorated enough that it is jagged and actually poking out to the outside of the pad! We never would have know how bad it was, she just adapted, so much so that she limped, but if a squirrel crossed he path, she was a speed demon on three legs. What spirit. What strength. What a puppy! (Ok, I get that she's no longer a puppy at 6 1/2 years of age, but she'll always be "one tough Puppy" to us.)</i><br />
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<i>"You should probably put her down. Her paws are pretty gnarly from the arthritis". Other options, please...., please, PLEASE???? "Can't we fix the present problem and see how she does? She show's no signs of pain other than not wanting to walk on that paw. If you removed the "offending" bone, maybe we can give her more time? She's got such a great little spirit?" </i><br />
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<i>"<b>We are not giving up on her, not yet. She has a lot of puppy joy left in her. Even if it just gives her a few more months, it's worth it to us!"</b></i><br />
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<i><b> </b></i>So, needless to say, this is the story of what brought us to today. She's in surgery as I type this. And, again, it may seem silly to some, but not to us. She's our "pooper", our pupster", "monkey-butt", "gopher" <i><b> aka: our MOLLY.</b></i><br />
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<i>Update: The Vet just called. She had two little tumors in her paw too. Could be cancer, not sure. He's removed them and will send for testing. We'll pick her up later today. That's our Molly. God love her.</i><br />
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<i><span style="color: red;">Further Update: Molly's paw has healed fairly well. She still limps or walks on three legs occasionally, but mostly when she's overdone it. We've bought "doggy stairs" for her, to get on and off the couch, which she uses most of the time. We cringe when she doesn't. The stairs are also off limits to her, especially if she's wanting to go down. She's still her happy, silly, full of the dickens self, although she has "slowed down" a bit. We are very, very happy that she is still with us.</span> </i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Again this year, I've been a bit late in getting into the "Christmas spirit". I went on and on about how no one want's to help anymore...blah, blah, blah. But in the end, I always get "into it", once I start.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>I have to say, I miss the old days when my brother in law Darcy and I put up the tree while listening to Christmas music and drinking rum & eggnog</i></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i> (he was bored and single then)</i></span>. Hubby would thank his lucky stars for his </i></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>brother because he got out of decorating for yet another year</i></span>!</i></span> </i></span><br />
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<i>I bought this old sleigh years ago because when I spotted it at the flea market<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">,</span> it instantly filled my heart with joy. Wonderful childhood memories came flooding back, winter was such a fun time growing up in Gatineau, Quebec.</i><br />
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<i>I just LOVE snowmen! (and snowwomen of course).</i></div>
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<i>I always wish for snow for Christmas. We got some, but unfortunately it was too early for it to last...</i><br />
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<i>My hubby woke me up so I could see it before the rain washed it away!</i></div>
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<i> <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">That's all for now...</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">a very <span style="font-size: large;">merry Christmas </span></span></i></span></span></div>
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sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14688984997289334748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6541770522233859016.post-35598543848084821042012-11-20T15:07:00.000-08:002012-11-29T11:37:50.798-08:00A Christmas Banner Tutorial<i>Well, I guess it's that time of year again, yes, the Holiday Season is approaching very quickly...</i><br />
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<i>The other day I was thinking, I need to make something out of paper, you know, old book pages. I have a book titled: "Little Lady Clare" written by Evelyn Everett-Green printed in <b>1888.</b> Unfortunately it already had a few pages torn out of it and the spine of the book was falling apart. Otherwise I would have treasured it, I mean 122 years old, amazing. So, I decided to make this garland using some of the pages and some other craft supplies I already had. </i><br />
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<i> I folded each page by hand, folds are about 1/2 inch wide,</i></div>
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<i> I trimmed the ends with my heavy duty pinking shears. </i></div>
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<i>Then folded the page in half, like a fan.</i></div>
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<i>I then stapled the the folded pages in the middle. </i></div>
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<i> I used double sided tape to form the fan shape that I needed, being very careful not to rip the fragile paper.</i></div>
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<i> Here comes the messy part: I used an old pin box, putting glue in the lid and my glitter in the bottom part...I'd forgotten how messy glitter is! I used the larger glitter which is not as bad as that really fine stuff.</i><br />
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<i> I dipped each fan in the glue first (I used Gorilla Glue) then into the glitter, moving it around a bit to make sure the ends all had glitter on them. I then let them dry for a bit, while I got busy making other parts.</i><br />
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<i>In my paper stash, I found a nice white craft paper that has shiny gold swirls on it, and cut out a triangle template. Using the template I cut out 15 triangles with my craft scissors. </i></div>
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<i>I used the Victorian for a pretty edge. </i></div>
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<i> In my craft paper stash, I had a couple of pages of lettering, in different styles.</i></div>
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<i>I chose one that would look good with the antique paper as well as the craft paper.</i><br />
<i>I then glued the letters (this time using my glue gun- not a fan of glue guns) to each of the triangles.</i><br />
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<i>I looked in my collection of ribbons and string and found a vintage package of seam binding tape that was very close in color to the old paper. I used my glue gun to attach all the fans to the seam binding ribbon, pressing down firmly (and consequently burning my thumb - please don't do that part! :)</i><br />
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<i> I then glued the lettered triangle piece on top of the "ribbon".</i><br />
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<i>The finished garland is a beautiful keepsake that can be used for years to come.</i></div>
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(Unfortunately it's too long to get a picture of the whole garland, but you get the idea).</div>
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A little here, a little there, all said, the whole thing took almost 3 hours to complete. I really love the outcome. It's so pretty.</div>
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So, what do you think, ready to tackle one for yourself?</div>
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Have fun! </div>
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I think I may just make a few more. </div>
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This particular one is for sale in my etsy shop.</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SandySeashore">http://www.etsy.com/shop/SandySeashore</a> </div>
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Thanks for following!</div>
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xx</div>
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<br />sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14688984997289334748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6541770522233859016.post-79556314619585705902012-11-15T16:57:00.004-08:002012-11-15T16:57:43.179-08:00The Fence Post<div class="Headserp" id="Headserp">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Yes, this post is about fences, therefore aptly named: "The Fence Post". Ha! I made a funny! {insert yo<span style="font-size: small;">ur laughter<span style="font-size: small;"> or giggle here}<span style="font-size: small;">. </span></span> They are everywhere!!!</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Let's see how the dictionary defines the word "fence"...</i></span></span><br />
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fence<span class="aud" id="aud" style="top: 0px;" title="Listen to the pronunciation of fence"> </span><span class="fcimgh" id="fcimgh">
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fence<span class="pronset"><span class="show_spellpr" style="display: inline;"><span class="prondelim">[</span><span class="pron">fens</span><span class="prondelim">]</span> <span class="pron_toggle" style="display: inline;"></span></span></span><span class="pg"><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword">noun,</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">verb,</span> </span></span><span class="secondary-bf"><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword">fenced,</span> </span></span><span id="hotword" name="hotword">fenc·ing.</span> </h2>
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<span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword">1. to</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">enclose</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">by</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">some</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">barrier,</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">establishing</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">exclusive</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">right</span> of possession, </span><span id="hotword"></span><span class="ital-inline"><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword">to</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">fence</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">a</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">farm.</span> </span></span></div>
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<span id="hotword" name="hotword"> <i>Unfortunately some places <b>need </b>to be fenced, like prisons, for example, for obvious reasons. But I am thinking more in the lines of pretty fences and gates. The kind used to define the lines of one's property, garden or just decorative fences. In some places barbed wire fences can even look pretty. I was reading a blog I absolutely love <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_420010371"></a></i></span><span id="hotword" name="hotword"><i><a href="http://www.cottage960.com/"><cite>www.cottage<b>960</b>.com</cite></a> when I saw the "button" called "Fence Friday". Wow! there are some amazing photographs of fences from all over the world. So, it got me to thinking about how many photos I have taken of fences or gates over the years. </i></span></div>
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<span id="hotword" name="hotword"><i>They can be pretty, imposing, or ugly, but to me, they are very interesting. Some will say so much about the people who live within, and others only say one thing: "KEEP OUT". They can be made of wood, metal, wire, cement or stone. They can be utilitarian or whimsical and decorative. They can be inviting and simple, like the white picket fence, or ostentatious like the huge stone and wrought iron ones that seem to be popping up more and more. They can be old, new, or just in need of repair, with peeling paint and broken pickets. Some are threatening, made of stone and topped with shards of broken glass. Others are covered in vines or flowers, with a lovely scent that says "Welcome".</i></span></div>
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<span id="hotword" name="hotword"><i>They are meant to offer security to children so that they do not wander off into the street, or to protect property from intruders, like the tall fence with the huge barking dog behind it. Sometimes they are just meant to separate your property from the neighbor's and offer privacy. </i></span></div>
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<span id="hotword" name="hotword"><i> Wilson, always offering his wise advice to his neighbor, Tim. </i></span></div>
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<i>Some say "</i><span class="st">Good <i>fences</i> make good neighbors", or "the grass may be greener on the other side of the fence, but you still have to mow it!". </span></div>
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<span class="st"><i>So what do you think? Which type of fence do you prefer? Do you have a favorite?</i></span><br />
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<span class="st" style="font-size: large;"><i> I'm not sure myself,</i></span></div>
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<span class="st" style="font-size: large;"><i> let's just say: </i> "I'm still on the fence about it!" ;)</span></div>
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<span class="st"> <span style="font-size: large;">Have a great<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>day!</span></span></div>
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