Country Simplicity...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Lately my husband and I are trying to simplify our lives.  We find that it's so easy to let the days fly by not having much quality down time with each other and our kids.  This is one of the main reasons why we moved our little family to the country (Midway, Ut).  We have loved living in this beautiful mountain valley, taking in all the fresh air and simplicities of life.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">It's not living when our days are filled with senseless, selfish distractions that don't add to the qualities of life.  What I find makes life enjoyable, is the quiet moments with family and friends, living in the moment and being grateful no matter what situation we're in.  When we look outside ourselves -- serving and loving one another... life doesn't get any better!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Country Simplicity...

Lately my husband and I are trying to simplify our lives.  We find that it's so easy to let the days fly by not having much quality down time with each other and our kids.  This is one of the main reasons why we moved our little family to the country (Midway, Ut).  We have loved living in this beaut…

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A Statement Chair and One Kings Lane

<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I was recently contacted by One Kings Lane to share a statement chair in my home to help introduce their <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/info/#.U1pqkVfzZIp" target="_blank">Home Decor Resource Guide</a>.  It's a tool homeowners can use to help determine the style and origin of their favorite chair.  It was </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">created to inspire and educate home decor enthusiasts like myself when purchasing and reupholstering the perfect statement chair.  This was hard for me because we don't have a wow statement chair in our home but I know which one is our favorite.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5wLfhdZYJmJQaB3uRQrK3pyJgdI2MjemzkPc2gRmxqCdDuIyH4QOFmTrW-peDi-vPIdUiwzSixCfqWoIdL3uSH0nhnL9Pvq5XISNmdUb2w1H_S_WJkyY4BpN3Em1R-0d73a5M8gNfVQ/s1600/chair02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Q3jM4GpJZ93AWZOCMNnLmtVHLMCOvgPwiTg25g3Yzhm7cr9cW6n3tuPyEnwRdx6hVnwQewPXQ1hh88kLBBvZMqIlZjOXekNQpFn3rukmUG2wvBxOQgJyggHWft23OfH4an0AlnqTax0/s1600/chair06.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Q3jM4GpJZ93AWZOCMNnLmtVHLMCOvgPwiTg25g3Yzhm7cr9cW6n3tuPyEnwRdx6hVnwQewPXQ1hh88kLBBvZMqIlZjOXekNQpFn3rukmUG2wvBxOQgJyggHWft23OfH4an0AlnqTax0/s1600/chair06.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/info/#.U1pqkVfzZIp" target="_blank">guide</a> is a great resource for help finding the perfect chair for your style.  If you're not already a member of One Kings Lane, sign up <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/invite/andreawilliams4" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; 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A Statement Chair and One Kings Lane

I was recently contacted by One Kings Lane to share a statement chair in my home to help introduce their Home Decor Resource Guide.  It's a tool homeowners can use to help determine the style and origin of their favorite chair.  It was created to inspire and educate home decor enthusiasts like myse…

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Gray Front Door

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Well I finally did it.  Paint the front door that is.  I've been seeing the interiors of front doors being painted around the web forever and wanted to give it a try.  It's just paint right?  If it didn't work out, I could paint it back white.  But turns out I love it!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4sQh3Wit4t1qizSaU7LIMqSM-3_kd0JexaigEfuO3nDJ6eR907AIbPbj5AFyjZSVtCIJfxF3mLbh7rz-OW9VqoDbT-zow2lYeRsaxpMdMLZuEbtwGTalIEXGC0oFud7-QZNNjDBr_U0/s1600/front+door08.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4sQh3Wit4t1qizSaU7LIMqSM-3_kd0JexaigEfuO3nDJ6eR907AIbPbj5AFyjZSVtCIJfxF3mLbh7rz-OW9VqoDbT-zow2lYeRsaxpMdMLZuEbtwGTalIEXGC0oFud7-QZNNjDBr_U0/s1600/front+door08.JPG" width="480" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I was going back and forth between a gray door and a blue door.  The main accent color throughout our home is blue so I was going to go blue.  The husband had the final say.  He didn't want a blue door so I went gray.  We loved the dark gray in the loft so much, we used it on the front door interior too.  The color is Behr Intellectual.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzaC1hjDtSD3FbNwUcMua-wsQkZun0OsKnOU_5I37iZFBXLpXQBGAKmWi7X0ermK2lHvGg6h-7VzlN3z4mwXRbwH4llVcP4xl1BW6nD0dndXMbz-AJWmiDlATEjHPE95BcicOI3s9GxQ8/s1600/front+door07.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzaC1hjDtSD3FbNwUcMua-wsQkZun0OsKnOU_5I37iZFBXLpXQBGAKmWi7X0ermK2lHvGg6h-7VzlN3z4mwXRbwH4llVcP4xl1BW6nD0dndXMbz-AJWmiDlATEjHPE95BcicOI3s9GxQ8/s1600/front+door07.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I painted the door Saturday afternoon.  After it was painted, it was hard not to walk by and think that the door wasn't open.  It takes a second glance to make sure it is indeed closed.  The dark gray door gives the entry a deep, moodier look.  I thought the space would feel darker but it doesn't, just a deeper contrast between the beige and white.  I used a regular paint brush to apply my paint.  Our door has a wood grain texture to it so I don't have to worry about paint lines.  The paint dries into the lines on the door.  I went with a satin finish.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrx1cTDJqfWKsPHll__r3dn5BTseK8YfyOnVbT61PrgBMwO1-2LMlNgRDvBGAXlF-o7HxDB5Epn5nNR6GtXOPd9yL9D8GMnq9q8gVobskF6XvgCFdDuWSH6e6_4-8KD10tiGvfX381GM8/s1600/front+door10.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It even looks good from above in the loft.  The door pops out from the neutral walls.  The door doesn't fall flat with the rest of the trim and <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2013/08/board-and-batten-in-foyer.html" target="_blank">board and batten</a>.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjP1S1rnpWYOJyTeUNuFP33ocR7lxd1zR9cxllXAVWQJySNZ36gO8ln4b-nw1rojaoxRPt6OjvCyXQxS88Jyvk8vExnIoO-LF_ZC0qXBWtm3shpbBXySg7LqUisF6xGH7RXTik1Ba1irc/s1600/front+door12.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjP1S1rnpWYOJyTeUNuFP33ocR7lxd1zR9cxllXAVWQJySNZ36gO8ln4b-nw1rojaoxRPt6OjvCyXQxS88Jyvk8vExnIoO-LF_ZC0qXBWtm3shpbBXySg7LqUisF6xGH7RXTik1Ba1irc/s1600/front+door12.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Now for a before and after.  So much better huh?  I love the difference paint makes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWS0Z6aMkmIpuVQkIVSoDLbux2JeQ0QCKQOUP_FmHVyRBHjBj74lgMOcPxwAVo3vPuJ3oZYJVl7_BS-xSxsloJQVMVWz7zNFV8zUC6ZI4x2aGSCfodr3EEn0Z0g8YTbDfDik5WkxdG8ZY/s1600/front+door13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWS0Z6aMkmIpuVQkIVSoDLbux2JeQ0QCKQOUP_FmHVyRBHjBj74lgMOcPxwAVo3vPuJ3oZYJVl7_BS-xSxsloJQVMVWz7zNFV8zUC6ZI4x2aGSCfodr3EEn0Z0g8YTbDfDik5WkxdG8ZY/s1600/front+door13.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm so glad I decided to paint the front door.  I don't know what took me this long to paint it anyway.  Fear of not liking it maybe?  I'm starting to eye some other doors around the house to add some color to.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Have you painted any interior doors?  Did you love the 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Gray Front Door

Well I finally did it.  Paint the front door that is.  I've been seeing the interiors of front doors being painted around the web forever and wanted to give it a try.  It's just paint right?  If it didn't work out, I could paint it back white.  But turns out I love it!  I was going back and forth be…

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another brilliant designer!!  <a href="http://www.jhinteriordesign.com/alhambra-kitchen/">Jessica Helgerson</a> is inspiring on every level!  Her unique vision is one that I don't typically see.  Check out this gorgeous Alhambra kitchen project:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbzLCB1p1Gz0N-Lu_VdO08fXRmpwLIB8DKIwZ2ZRKydLcOhq1efv6m-BlqBTbM9q-ZE-hPud_f2MQxu_Cq5pEaudIzCgMMON-Luyn8uinxIyvGRA-2DmpKmn7FD0zcVf-4ixjjaiRGWHA/s1600/Picture+10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbzLCB1p1Gz0N-Lu_VdO08fXRmpwLIB8DKIwZ2ZRKydLcOhq1efv6m-BlqBTbM9q-ZE-hPud_f2MQxu_Cq5pEaudIzCgMMON-Luyn8uinxIyvGRA-2DmpKmn7FD0zcVf-4ixjjaiRGWHA/s1600/Picture+10.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Go Jessica!!!

Another brilliant designer!!  Jessica Helgerson is inspiring on every level!  Her unique vision is one that I don't typically see.  Check out this gorgeous Alhambra kitchen project:all images viaEvery concept is perfectly balanced and timeless!  The floors add that perfect ethnic texture to the mono…

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Dot & Bo

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Recently I've discovered a new website called <a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/" target="_blank">Dot & Bo</a>.  It's a website with modern design ideas and they share affordable pieces to help you achieve the style you want.  The styles they offer are fabulous.  They make it easy to decorate your home with quality pieces.  I love getting my daily email with designs that really inspire me.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Their daily email inspirations are curated collections but you can find all kinds of home decor pieces on their website.  Here are some sales going on now. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">Shades of Gray</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNTGhkAxLQoAOdtb9YxAhyphenhyphenGh-5Oojp_6bV8WPU7Qn2tzA1b0c1-2qgoT6YsP-R4CITPWe_M85WSp3LP2KlIzxmuRg8lT-7QmDmGGF81Ey-__ZnOefW57UNH-fiNBVFiAx6xtr44tQWQU/s1600/gray.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNTGhkAxLQoAOdtb9YxAhyphenhyphenGh-5Oojp_6bV8WPU7Qn2tzA1b0c1-2qgoT6YsP-R4CITPWe_M85WSp3LP2KlIzxmuRg8lT-7QmDmGGF81Ey-__ZnOefW57UNH-fiNBVFiAx6xtr44tQWQU/s1600/gray.jpg" width="636" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/scandinavian-modern-living/granada-chair-in-gray" target="_blank">chair</a> / <a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/shades-of-gray/life-is-beautiful-down-pillow" target="_blank">pillow</a> / <a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/shades-of-gray/cut-out-frame-in-black" target="_blank">frame</a> / <a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/shades-of-gray/atomic-rug" target="_blank">rug</a> / <a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/shades-of-gray/wood-burst-reflection-wall-mirror" target="_blank">mirror</a></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">Contemporary Art & Design</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_NYxtROKxbGD4qLL-qjbRhexb-jpDNYQHnWDpb9BaSHvx3Dla9lECrM9-YCOnKim5kmDaPdwHXCp94lD0cJ1gPhKfvDq03mMZyAfP6GSpjN9_oGfnLW9A1Q4B-QvrjaVw_I6lGI27Mk/s1600/contemporary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_NYxtROKxbGD4qLL-qjbRhexb-jpDNYQHnWDpb9BaSHvx3Dla9lECrM9-YCOnKim5kmDaPdwHXCp94lD0cJ1gPhKfvDq03mMZyAfP6GSpjN9_oGfnLW9A1Q4B-QvrjaVw_I6lGI27Mk/s1600/contemporary.jpg" width="564" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/a-day-at-the-museum/audrey-side-table" target="_blank">side table</a> / <a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/a-day-at-the-museum/space-age-clock" target="_blank">clock</a> / <a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/mid-century-classics/clowning-around-bookend-orange" target="_blank">chair</a> / <a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/mid-century-classics/clowning-around-bookend-orange" target="_blank">bookend</a> / <a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/best-sellers/prism-stained-glass-rug-5x8" target="_blank">rug</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Organic Modern Dining</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQRWJslEwGjGvNgUBlnn89t_Kf6T4oaqpJXmfNvJatILRXxwQ36B3uZxU7Hn9hl78fFzAu9_TDeWfhLAKIz3vZflvCw_rYwFDAr86tl2gxMct24JVbUB_Tk4USBv1-kjcxrCqF6tHTlA/s1600/organic+modern+dining.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQRWJslEwGjGvNgUBlnn89t_Kf6T4oaqpJXmfNvJatILRXxwQ36B3uZxU7Hn9hl78fFzAu9_TDeWfhLAKIz3vZflvCw_rYwFDAr86tl2gxMct24JVbUB_Tk4USBv1-kjcxrCqF6tHTlA/s1600/organic+modern+dining.jpg" width="588" /></a><a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/organic-modern-dining/louisiana-dining-chair-walnut" target="_blank">dining chair</a> / <a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/organic-modern-dining/bonita-light-pendant-in-gray-tint" target="_blank">pendant</a> / <a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/organic-modern-dining/ariana-teak-round-bowls-set-of-4" target="_blank">teak bowls</a> / <a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/organic-modern-dining/serafina-wood-dining-table" target="_blank">dining table</a> / <a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/organic-modern-dining/glazed-terracotta-mugs-set-of-2" target="_blank">mugs</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Head over to <a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/" target="_blank">Dot & Bo</a> and take a look at some of their stylish pieces.  Be careful though, you may spend more time there than you thought.  It's hard to pull away from all the pretty eye candy. </span></div><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; 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Dot & Bo

Recently I've discovered a new website called Dot & Bo.  It's a website with modern design ideas and they share affordable pieces to help you achieve the style you want.  The styles they offer are fabulous.  They make it easy to decorate your home with quality pieces.  I love getting my daily email …

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Model Home Inspiration

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I wanted to share a recent home finding with you.  Most of the rooms of <a href="http://www.cardelhomes.com/calgary/communities/highlands-of-cranston/model-homes/gallery" target="_blank">this house</a> I could live with. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The family room has natural tones.  Although I would love to see some color here, the room is still pretty.  I really like the clock over the fireplace.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://cardel.smugmug.com/WEBSITE/Calgary/Highlands-Cranston-Open-2011/i-hqF9pnx/0/L/Highlands%20Kitchen%203-L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://cardel.smugmug.com/WEBSITE/Calgary/Highlands-Cranston-Open-2011/i-hqF9pnx/0/L/Highlands%20Kitchen%203-L.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's open to this beautiful white kitchen.  They brought the wood tones over in the island and bar stools and it breaks up the white nicely.  The hardwoods floors are wide planked and rustic looking.  The pendants are beautiful.  The color of the chain brings in more brown and takes your eyes up.  Looks like speakers are in the ceiling for a sound system.  It would be nice to have music playing in the background while cooking dinner.  Notice the open shelves on the left.  Open shelving is trending now and really does open up a space.  My only concern is my shelves would never look neat.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cardel.smugmug.com/WEBSITE/Calgary/Highlands-Cranston-Open-2011/i-BNWszr6/0/L/Highlands%20Kitchen%205-L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://cardel.smugmug.com/WEBSITE/Calgary/Highlands-Cranston-Open-2011/i-BNWszr6/0/L/Highlands%20Kitchen%205-L.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Next to the kitchen is the breakfast room.  Nice little nook and the large window allows for a view out.  The chandelier is the perfect piece to bring a little elegance to this room.  Again this room is neutral and airy with the simple, white drapes.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cardel.smugmug.com/WEBSITE/Calgary/Highlands-Cranston-Open-2011/i-GJGTK2q/0/L/Highlands%20Nook-L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://cardel.smugmug.com/WEBSITE/Calgary/Highlands-Cranston-Open-2011/i-GJGTK2q/0/L/Highlands%20Nook-L.jpg" width="461" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The master bedroom is a bit too much for me.  I prefer lighter colors in the bedroom with some blues and grays.  The floral wallpaper is busy and the black bedding on the black bed feels heavy.  I would have gone with lighter bedding since the furniture is darker.  I do like the light fixture though.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cardel.smugmug.com/WEBSITE/Calgary/Highlands-Cranston-Open-2011/i-7PKjxsL/0/L/Highlands%20Master%201-L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="554" src="http://cardel.smugmug.com/WEBSITE/Calgary/Highlands-Cranston-Open-2011/i-7PKjxsL/0/L/Highlands%20Master%201-L.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There is a definite yes to the master closet.  It's like a small boutique in there.  I don't think I would ever want to leave and I'd try to fill every space.  There's plenty of room for both hanging and folded clothes and an island in the middle for accessories.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cardel.smugmug.com/WEBSITE/Calgary/Highlands-Cranston-Open-2011/i-kWSPDg5/0/L/Highlands%20Master%20Closet-L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://cardel.smugmug.com/WEBSITE/Calgary/Highlands-Cranston-Open-2011/i-kWSPDg5/0/L/Highlands%20Master%20Closet-L.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">But then you zoom out and see the closet is literally in the master bathroom.  I would like a door between the tub and the closet.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cardel.smugmug.com/WEBSITE/Calgary/Highlands-Cranston-Open-2011/i-6K3jGWp/0/L/Highlands%20Master%20Ensuite-L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://cardel.smugmug.com/WEBSITE/Calgary/Highlands-Cranston-Open-2011/i-6K3jGWp/0/L/Highlands%20Master%20Ensuite-L.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This is a cute boys room.  Even though my son is still young, his room is never this clean.  This room is almost too neat for it to be real.  I love the neutral walls with the bright blues and oranges.  Hmmmm...a painted bed.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cardel.smugmug.com/WEBSITE/Calgary/Highlands-Cranston-Open-2011/i-kMPn8kN/0/L/Highlands%20Bedroom%201-L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://cardel.smugmug.com/WEBSITE/Calgary/Highlands-Cranston-Open-2011/i-kMPn8kN/0/L/Highlands%20Bedroom%201-L.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The girls room is really sweet.  With model homes you have to remember it's for show so there are little accessories.  Picture the room with your photos and art.</span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://cardel.smugmug.com/WEBSITE/Calgary/Highlands-Cranston-Open-2011/i-TnkfW9M/0/L/Highlands%20Bedroom%203-L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="566" src="http://cardel.smugmug.com/WEBSITE/Calgary/Highlands-Cranston-Open-2011/i-TnkfW9M/0/L/Highlands%20Bedroom%203-L.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's always fun to see how others decorate a space and gain a few ideas in the process.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; 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Model Home Inspiration

I wanted to share a recent home finding with you.  Most of the rooms of this house I could live with. The family room has natural tones.  Although I would love to see some color here, the room is still pretty.  I really like the clock over the fireplace. It's open to this beautiful white kitchen.  T…

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DIY Paint Stick Wall Art

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Every time I go into Home Depot, I grab a few paint sticks.  I figure I can never have enough.  My stash was pretty good so I decided it was time to do something with them.  I wanted to make some kind of wall art.  I saw this <a href="http://makeanddogirl.com/2011/10/tutorial-coffee-stirrer-diy-wall-art/" target="_blank">one</a> a while back and was inspired to create my own using different materials.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJNu7N3JIlhnxcJlUtD5qlaNKEi1XcIh2H7JLvgIxP6zBHxE9jL2eHtK5C_U7rnW83EK0cgbysU48HVcUThulehRHORsimZOcwpY1Vq9m_dlK5n_aUl9fymkrkGkr3WvZX8HuNMuwjZd0/s1600/paint+stick+art08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJNu7N3JIlhnxcJlUtD5qlaNKEi1XcIh2H7JLvgIxP6zBHxE9jL2eHtK5C_U7rnW83EK0cgbysU48HVcUThulehRHORsimZOcwpY1Vq9m_dlK5n_aUl9fymkrkGkr3WvZX8HuNMuwjZd0/s1600/paint+stick+art08.jpg" width="474" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I started out with a piece of foam board I had in the closet.  It was the perfect size for the wall I was using.  I had some regular paint sticks and four of the larger ones.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0FJYGMis7quqUQs170fVW1dI6XE-Xk6uQE0dAEIiKupilL7pD7dvwOJhRe5D5xGnfX-mGIyWkWzCgJuEob2Z6GVQOEiH1i_4TpzRZNc7W_wY-LeJR3eKjbfm_adq1-CGQlpV8j3Tmnes/s1600/paint+stick+art01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0FJYGMis7quqUQs170fVW1dI6XE-Xk6uQE0dAEIiKupilL7pD7dvwOJhRe5D5xGnfX-mGIyWkWzCgJuEob2Z6GVQOEiH1i_4TpzRZNc7W_wY-LeJR3eKjbfm_adq1-CGQlpV8j3Tmnes/s1600/paint+stick+art01.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I placed them around the outside of my board to figure out the cuts I needed to make.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0b9xIvyli1kpqvO51S1wrYWxt7DZ6Dpod8lBNp5ejcD-pVee6VvdsckITIjLSD6-FcKvfhfpZZ3iexAGc3GjB_3B_o8WbR5ZZU_irGLgaltGSsW5VyFme-gJCPzQ9APty47g5348uwGI/s1600/paint+stick+art02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0b9xIvyli1kpqvO51S1wrYWxt7DZ6Dpod8lBNp5ejcD-pVee6VvdsckITIjLSD6-FcKvfhfpZZ3iexAGc3GjB_3B_o8WbR5ZZU_irGLgaltGSsW5VyFme-gJCPzQ9APty47g5348uwGI/s1600/paint+stick+art02.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I cut the rounded sides off using my miter box.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXUEDJHirYpah541-15e7f8y0To4aAsPHHoB-BAUg2SkVittZMcDeXkjpQgOrbFkUVWvbb63qaRJzSZG8JVcbm8E4fkPiBHy79X5OpX8F6FjdIz8aIHAsJkXnUH3eNABUPg0p4wZayQqE/s1600/paint+stick+art03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXUEDJHirYpah541-15e7f8y0To4aAsPHHoB-BAUg2SkVittZMcDeXkjpQgOrbFkUVWvbb63qaRJzSZG8JVcbm8E4fkPiBHy79X5OpX8F6FjdIz8aIHAsJkXnUH3eNABUPg0p4wZayQqE/s1600/paint+stick+art03.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">After my frame was cut using the larger paint sticks, I began cutting the smaller ones.  I cut random lengths to fit into the frame.  I wanted a staggered look so there really was no measuring.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65QBXbn9rSjGSYwMUukZcFU2tYy4cUu0LqrFcKJYRPyn6S3XX3dZB9KltrOIXGZLphGJnNGw4EJHA6oXwb0TeU9TtkhbubLExnd7je076jvYF4qFWr8M2RsCZxcN85Fr-Mqnzqm2HFiY/s1600/paint+stick+art04.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65QBXbn9rSjGSYwMUukZcFU2tYy4cUu0LqrFcKJYRPyn6S3XX3dZB9KltrOIXGZLphGJnNGw4EJHA6oXwb0TeU9TtkhbubLExnd7je076jvYF4qFWr8M2RsCZxcN85Fr-Mqnzqm2HFiY/s1600/paint+stick+art04.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">After all my cuts were made, I painted the pieces.  I used blue and green craft paint for my color scheme to match the decor already in the house.  Some of the pieces I left natural.  I painted the frame white for simpleness.  I used regular glue to attach the pieces to the board.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOU9_gR6lZVvsVMEAiEtqUkNxrwboPLexzr-Ot5wtIMzYmHjgtJrqITfILRzt_gbZZbutySdstgfMvyElWDllEh2AP8SJ2_SngOout6RZPINSCaWYZhZxQGtAta2s4wVZb0D2guQnnm0o/s1600/paint+stick+art05.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOU9_gR6lZVvsVMEAiEtqUkNxrwboPLexzr-Ot5wtIMzYmHjgtJrqITfILRzt_gbZZbutySdstgfMvyElWDllEh2AP8SJ2_SngOout6RZPINSCaWYZhZxQGtAta2s4wVZb0D2guQnnm0o/s1600/paint+stick+art05.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02nJWyE1A1bPh4Ao_jNNI3Enuj2fJ916KvNj4JQEhq9hyHUxtUmH9UnBSCnendl6amQFlAR2e3ql6VtK7S0tl1Fe8H6Jr2w-g1VbkosiDIabVXGTTNVIDhJwdjtod7HayLDbXOT9hHSc/s1600/paint+stick+art06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02nJWyE1A1bPh4Ao_jNNI3Enuj2fJ916KvNj4JQEhq9hyHUxtUmH9UnBSCnendl6amQFlAR2e3ql6VtK7S0tl1Fe8H6Jr2w-g1VbkosiDIabVXGTTNVIDhJwdjtod7HayLDbXOT9hHSc/s1600/paint+stick+art06.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I hung it on the wall coming in from the garage.  I just used hot glue to attach a picture hanger to the back.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5p4RezMFJQ1IHjOKbz_PS69NiLOapqPccodW3IdC7w1M8AosSyvwPFhzTstPxNCGaI-iNvKzfTj-IHXs2Bor1Z4yuDyQnjlRMWFWTjQ3JKfWH_4Z-eX00W-DTYIwTz-cqFSH6n3XYzk/s1600/paint+stick+art07.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5p4RezMFJQ1IHjOKbz_PS69NiLOapqPccodW3IdC7w1M8AosSyvwPFhzTstPxNCGaI-iNvKzfTj-IHXs2Bor1Z4yuDyQnjlRMWFWTjQ3JKfWH_4Z-eX00W-DTYIwTz-cqFSH6n3XYzk/s1600/paint+stick+art07.JPG" width="476" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's a nice pop of color when you walk in.  Have you done any art with paint sticks? </span><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sharing with</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/25-denim-bags-purses-made-from-recycled-jeans/" target="_blank">Between Naps on the Porch</a> * <a 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DIY Paint Stick Wall Art

Every time I go into Home Depot, I grab a few paint sticks.  I figure I can never have enough.  My stash was pretty good so I decided it was time to do something with them.  I wanted to make some kind of wall art.  I saw this one a while back and was inspired to create my own using different materia…

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