The Great Outdoors...

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Designing Small Spaces

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm a big fan of <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/" target="_blank">Apartment Therapy</a>.  Right now they are having a Small Cool Contest.  Readers are submitting photos of their small homes for a chance to have theirs voted as the coolest.  These homes are all under 1000 square feet but are very stylish and well designed.  There are five categories: </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Teeny Tiny (under 400 sq ft), </span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Tiny (400-600 sq ft), </span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Little (600-800 sq ft),</span> Small (800-1000 sq ft),</span> and International (under 1000 sq ft).  I picked my favorite from each category to share with you.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/brians-off-the-grid-home-small-cool-contest-204055" target="_blank">Teeny Tiny</a></span>: This apartment is 210 square feet in Washington, DC.  It includes a swiveling table that functions as a kitchen island, desk, dining table, and desk.  It is all open with no walls.  The bed also folds away to make more floor space when not in use.  I love the floors and even though the space is small, it stills looks very open.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/53810b7f697ab01e9d0033e0._w.540_.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/53810b7f697ab01e9d0033e0._w.540_.jpeg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/53810ba7697ab01eb20033b6._w.540_.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/53810ba7697ab01eb20033b6._w.540_.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span> </span></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/anas-pretty-camouflage-small-cool-contest-203947" target="_blank">Tiny</a></span>: New York is known for it's small living spaces and this one comes in at 500 square feet.  I love the exposed bring in this home.  She used lots of drawers and shelves for storage.  Ana's tip is to use a minimum amount of furniture.  She uses an ottoman topped with a tray to use it as a coffee table.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/537a7923697ab02f7b00a914._w.540_.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/537a7923697ab02f7b00a914._w.540_.jpeg" width="512" /></a></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/537a7901697ab004140021d1._w.540_.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/537a7901697ab004140021d1._w.540_.jpeg" width="512" /></a> </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/537a7915697ab022410011eb._w.540_.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/537a7915697ab022410011eb._w.540_.jpeg" width="512" /></a> </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/albert-katys-cheerful-colors-203918" target="_blank">Little</a></span>: This home is 720 square feet in Dallas, TX.  They used bright colors to open up the space.  Using space under the bed and shelving systems, they were able to make more storage.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/5376b809697ab02bfe001641._w.540_.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/5376b809697ab02bfe001641._w.540_.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/5376b880697ab02b1c001604._w.540_.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/5376b880697ab02b1c001604._w.540_.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/5376c397697ab06375003b38._w.540_.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/5376c397697ab06375003b38._w.540_.jpeg" width="396" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/emilys-stylish-small-home-small-cool-contest-204136" target="_blank">Small</a></span>: This home is located in Covington, KY and is 900 square feet.  The living room is open and the wood floors unite the rooms.  Again, the walls are white but the accessories bring in the color.  The furniture has clean lines and is functional.  The guest bedroom is also the office and crafting space.  I love the dark vanity in the bathroom.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/537eccb1697ab00bb8009d9b._w.540_.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/537eccb1697ab00bb8009d9b._w.540_.jpeg" width="640" /></a> </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/537eccf7697ab020d8006c9a._w.540_.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/537eccf7697ab020d8006c9a._w.540_.jpeg" width="640" /></a> </span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/537ecb78697ab045ce00200a._w.540_.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/537ecb78697ab045ce00200a._w.540_.jpeg" width="424" /></a></span> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/carolinesaras-sense-of-calm-small-cool-contest-203942" target="_blank">International</a></span>: This home is 990 square feet located in Canada.  I love that the walls are white but the colorful accessories give the place some personality.  A few tips from the homeowner include use smaller furniture to create more space and make sure all the colors throughout the space work together.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/5377dcc3697ab02bfe0043f9._w.540_.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/5377dcc3697ab02bfe0043f9._w.540_.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/5377dd1a697ab0626200281c._w.540_.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/5377dd1a697ab0626200281c._w.540_.jpeg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">All of these homes are well designed.  I can't imagine living in such a small space now with all the room we currently have.  I do like going in Ikea and seeing the mock ups they have of small spaces.  From all the spaces entered, a lot of them use lighter colored walls and allow the decor around the room to do the talking.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There's still time to submit your small home!  Last day for entries is June 2.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"You don't need to live large to have a wonderful home." - Apartment Therapy</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;" /><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">You're reading <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2014/05/designing-small-spaces.html" target="_blank">Designing Small Spaces</a> by Andrea, originally posted on <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Decorating Cents</a>.  If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Andrea on <a href="http://facebook.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2813012" target="_blank">Bloglovin</a>, and <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Hometalk</a>.</span>

Designing Small Spaces

I'm a big fan of Apartment Therapy .  Right now they are having a Small Cool Contest.  Readers are submitting photos of their small home...

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Modern Rustic...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">I love design based on purity and function.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">I have always struggled with concepts that are trend-driven and over-designed... it's wasteful in my opinion.  Trends are always changing.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">What ever happened to real-life, purity and function?!</div><div style="text-align: center;">This home located in London is the perfect example of a beautiful, simple -- paired-down design that reminds me of the Scandinavian countryside.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZe9GQymcVJ1Oty51nQhrMnwhkgzRzvpZpvFU6fhAKg2ijPqTgiQrsjKat4X9ZWOmB96cQJFAWPnIssFAep-nkA41yGAp8jAwsXhpG9Z8XUjkmEQRpIuZDp0YJ3HWZz2v19MJvwXFb0e8/s1600/4420285_original.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZe9GQymcVJ1Oty51nQhrMnwhkgzRzvpZpvFU6fhAKg2ijPqTgiQrsjKat4X9ZWOmB96cQJFAWPnIssFAep-nkA41yGAp8jAwsXhpG9Z8XUjkmEQRpIuZDp0YJ3HWZz2v19MJvwXFb0e8/s1600/4420285_original.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDbxsffq7ROLeHCEDOpSd8x1plggS8KIs8JUGn32uVEeocj1_kKSHLXDPsf86WkWV0BKO-tals1s0suWITr-mIJ8pL8cpW-vsaoJpb2-TUIl9oKpMBVxcDvPaO620V4aoJ_0bS7mnipEg/s1600/4420763_original.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Displaying Kids Art

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Do you ever wonder what to do with all your kids' artwork?  Now that the school year is ending, the teachers are sending all of my daughter's artwork home.  I really appreciate the art coming home, but now I have a huge stack on paper building up on my kitchen counter.  I don't want to toss it but I need to come up with a way to store it.  Yes, some does get tossed because I can't keep everything.  I've been caught where my daughter goes to throw something away and one of her masterpieces is on the top.  Oooops.  I have a folder upstairs with art from the last few years and it's getting pretty full as well.  The side of the refrigerator has also begun to get cluttered with art pieces.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I decided to look for some ways to display some of her art pieces.  Displaying them in an organized manner will not only look good, but will also make her feel good that I took time to actually display them.  I want her to know her creative efforts are recognized.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Gallery Wall:</span></u><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Create a display of frames to create a focal point</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://p-ec2.pixstatic.com/51bd920ddbd0cb2c3f0011e0._w.540_s.fit_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://p-ec2.pixstatic.com/51bd920ddbd0cb2c3f0011e0._w.540_s.fit_.jpg" width="414" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/mila-goes-pink-green-bedroom-my-room-189418" target="_blank">source</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNrWUvoCx2bp1D_qNgfKikuHkSIp1SgPMWCZQoTKbgUbvAvYYgalGw910rWDj2IQmY00-9T-M1QAiqFzm90mHQ4aGf1oWpZpSoQrKu20RrsfaSkWI_YJoYwPy-LjdbG298DoxlFnkM1c1/s1600/Gallery-Wall-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNrWUvoCx2bp1D_qNgfKikuHkSIp1SgPMWCZQoTKbgUbvAvYYgalGw910rWDj2IQmY00-9T-M1QAiqFzm90mHQ4aGf1oWpZpSoQrKu20RrsfaSkWI_YJoYwPy-LjdbG298DoxlFnkM1c1/s1600/Gallery-Wall-2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designimprovised.com/2014/04/kids-art-gallery-wall.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u>Board and clips:</u> Art can easily be changed out</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUG7INIAvr0nQ7p48Chzq9Rpsq7thRPi4XIiLLSReZ8lZXnPgdMW7Z7oZwYXTAyoFIq8Mu08QDgpHaIkWZWkcoI3vM2cHQfEIGU-IcR1ZDm13yC0X4hkzRjK-sNUfhJPW3x0daedczLoZb/s1600/KidsArtDisplay7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUG7INIAvr0nQ7p48Chzq9Rpsq7thRPi4XIiLLSReZ8lZXnPgdMW7Z7oZwYXTAyoFIq8Mu08QDgpHaIkWZWkcoI3vM2cHQfEIGU-IcR1ZDm13yC0X4hkzRjK-sNUfhJPW3x0daedczLoZb/s1600/KidsArtDisplay7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">  <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2011/11/basement-progress-playroom-art-display.html" target="_blank">source</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://sweetsweetlife.typepad.com/.a/6a00e553feb2ab883401311004635c970c-800wi" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://sweetsweetlife.typepad.com/.a/6a00e553feb2ab883401311004635c970c-800wi" width="478" /></a><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://sweetsweetlife.typepad.com/sweet_sweet_life/2010/04/good-news-bad-news.html" target="_blank">source</a></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Use picture ledges:</span></u></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1c6162ac207f6525cfd8-84665c880233094a565668f32cb79f8e.r10.cf2.rackcdn.com/2011/01/cg-gallery-shelves_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1c6162ac207f6525cfd8-84665c880233094a565668f32cb79f8e.r10.cf2.rackcdn.com/2011/01/cg-gallery-shelves_thumb.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2011/01/playroom-art-gallery-wall/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/c2/f3/25/c2f325bfd84755e4c6852a88c846c97a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/c2/f3/25/c2f325bfd84755e4c6852a88c846c97a.jpg" width="430" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://5.1.1 Rice, long grain parboiled, 25 pound, generic - Received and held dry, stored in sealed NSF approved dry storage container - Shelf life 6 months unopened, 1 month open uncooked stored in sealed NSF container, 4 hours front line, same day holding cabinet - Preparation/cooking, see recipe 5.2___ - Serve rice using 8 ounce blue spoodle 5.1.2 Rice, Brown long grain parboiled, 25 pound, generic - Received and held dry, stored in sealed NSF approved dry storage container - Shelf life 6 months unopened, 1 month open uncooked stored in sealed NSF container, 4 hours front line, same day holding cabinet - Preparation/cooking, see recipe 5.___ - Serve rice using 8 ounce blue spoodle 5.1.3 Chicken, breast strip cooked, 2/5 pound pack, Tyson or equivalent - Received and held frozen, thaw in refrigerator 2 days before use - Shelf life 4 weeks frozen, 4 days refrigerated, 4 hours front line, 24 hours heated and chilled with blast chilling - Preparation/heating, thaw in refrigerator 2 days before use, cube thawed chicken to 1/2”-1” size, place chicken in service pan ½ filled with seasoned broth, heat to minimum temperature of 165, place pan in steam table - Serve chicken using red handle slotted spoon 5.1.4 Cheeses –Shredded Cheddar Jack, Shredded Provolone (provolone and mozzarella blend), Crumbled Gorgonzola, Dry Crumbled Feta, Grated Parmesan, various pack sizes, generic - Received and held refrigerated - Shelf life as stamped on original sealed pack, 3 days front line, 10 days as backup - Portion cheddar jack and provolone using large black spoons, portion other cheeses with black spoon 5.1.5 Greens – Baby Spinach, Shredded Lettuce (iceberg), Chopped Romaine, various pack sizes - Received and held refrigerated washed and ready to use - Shelf life 4 days in original sealed pack, 2 days front line, 2 days backup - Portion is a pinch with gloved hand 5.1.6 Broccoli florets, various pack size - Received and held refrigerated washed and ready to use - Shelf life 4 days in original pack, 4 days front line, 4 days backup - Preparation, additional trimming of stem and cutting of floret will be required, each piece should not exceed ½” in size and stem should be minimal - Serve using large black spoon 5.1.7 Diced tomatoes, various pack size - Received and held refrigerated washed and ready to use - Shelf life 2 days in original pack, 2 days front line, 2 days backup - Serve using large black spoon 5.1.8 Matchstick carrots, various pack size - Received and held refrigerated washed and ready to use - Shelf life 7 days original pack, 3 days front line, 7 days backup - Portion is a pinch with gloved hand 5.1.9 English Cucumber, various pack size - Received and held refrigerated - Shelf life 5 days uncut, 2 days front line, 2 days backup - Preparation, wash, remove ends, dice to ¼’ to ½’ size - Serve using large black spoon 5.1.10 Red onion, whole and diced, various pack size - Whole red onions received and held dry, diced red onion received and held refrigerated, ready to use - Shelf life whole, uncut red onion 7 days, cut red onion same day, shelf life diced red onion 7 in original sealed pack, 3 days front line, 3 days backup - Preparation whole red onion, remove ends, remove outer skin, cut in half, follow recipe 5.___ for rice cooking 5.1.11 Salsas, medium and hot, 4/138 ounce pack, Pace or equivalent - Received and held unopened dry, opened in refrigerator - Shelf life 6 months unopened, 3 days front line, 7 days backup - Preparation for hot salsa, 1 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper added to 1 quart medium salsa, PULSE in blender briefly, several times - Serve using black spoon 5.1.12 Pico de Gallo, prepared, various pack size - Received and held refrigerated, ready to use - Shelf life as marked on pack unopened, 3 days front line, 7 days backup - Portion using black spoon 5.1.13 Guacamole, prepared, various pack size - Received and held frozen, thaw in refrigerator 2 days before use - Shelf life 7 days including thaw time in original pack, 24 hours front line, 24 hours backup - Serve using black #30 disher 5.1.14 Pepper and Onion mix, 6/2 ½ pound pack, generic - Received and held frozen, heat from frozen - Shelf life 6 months in original sealed pack frozen, 7 days frozen in sealed container, 4 hours front line, 2 days unheated backup - Preparation, place pepper and onion mix in a service pan ½ filled with water and heat to a Minimum temperature of 165 before placing pan in steam table 5.1.15 Yellow corn, 6/#10 cans, or frozen in bulk pack - #10 cans received and held dry, frozen bulk pack received and held frozen - Shelf life 3 days front line, 7 days backup - Preparation, drain #10 can, store unused corn in sealed NSF approved storage container refrigerated. Prepare frozen corn by thawing in a refrigerator for 24 hours, drain, store unused corn in sealed NSF approved storage container - Serve corn using large black spoon 5.1.16 Roasted red peppers, canned, various pack size, generic - Delivered and held dry - Shelf life 6 months unopened can, 3 days front line, 7 days backup - Preparation, drain and cut to strips, ¼’ by ½”, store unused peppers in sealed NSF approved storage container - Serve using black spoon 5.1.17 Mandarin orange whole segments in light sauce, canned, various pack size, generic - Delivered and held dry - Shelf life 6 months unopened can, 3 days front line, 7 days backup - Preparation, drain juice before placing in service pan, store remaining oranges in sealed NSF approved storage container - Serve using black spoon 5.1.18 Black beans, 6/#10 can pack, generic - Received and held dry - Shelf life 6 months unopened can, 24 hours heated & chilled, 7 days backup - Preparation, drain, thoroughly rinse beans, place in service pan filled ½ with water, heat to minimum temperature of 165 before placing in steam table - Serve using 1 ounce yellow handle slotted spoon 5.1.19 Kidney bean, light red fancy, 6/#10 pack, generic - Received and held dry - Shelf life 6 months unopened can, 24 hours heated and chilled, 7 days backup - Preparation, drain, thoroughly rinse beans, place in service pan filled ½ with water, heat to Minimum temperature of 165 before placing in stream table - Serve using 1 ounce yellow handle slotted spoon 5.1.20 Black olives sliced, 6/#10 pack, generic - Received and held dry - Shelf life 6 months unopened can, 3 days front line, 7 days backup - Preparation, drain, place olives in service pan, store remaining olives in sealed NSF approved storage container - Serve using black spoon 5.1.21 Peanuts unsalted granulated, various pack size, generic - Received and held dry - Shelf life marked on pack, 7 days front line - Served using black spoon 5.1.22 Limes, fresh, 63 count, various pack size - Received and held refrigerated - Shelf life 7 days whole/refrigerated, 2 days front line, 2 days backup - Preparation, wash, cut in half, cut each half in half, cut each quarter in half to 1/8 size - Serve by squeezing lime over finished MEDITERRANEAN salad, discard squeezed lime rind 5.1.23 Bacon, twice cooked Hormel crumbles, pack size____ - Received and held frozen, thaw 24 hours before use - Shelf life 2 days front line, 4 days backup - Serve using black spoon 5.1.24 Taco seasoning, no MSG, chef shaker bottle various pack size, generic - Received and held dry - Shelf like marked on pack - Serve from labeled shaker on counter 5.1.25 Cajun seasoning, 18 ounce chef shaker bottle, McCormick - Received and held dry - Shelf life marked on pack - Serve from labeled shaker on counter 5.1.26 Frank’s Buffalo Sauce, 4/1 gallon - Received and held dry - Shelf life 6 months unopened, 1 month open and refrigerated - Use in recipe for Buffalo Ranch Dressing 5.1.27 Light Mayonnaise, 4/1 gallon, generic - Received and held dry - Shelf life 6 months unopened, 1 month open and refrigerated - Use in recipe for RANCH DRESSING 5.1.28 Buttermilk, 4/1 gallon, generic - Received and held refrigerated - Shelf life marked on pack - Use in recipe for RANCH DRESSING 5.1.29 Hummus, 2/4 pound, plain, generic - Received and held refrigerated - Shelf life marked on pack - Use in recipe for HUMMUS, see Recipes 5.2.___. Serve by squeezing on rice bowl in zigzag Pattern about 7 times 5.1.30 Sour Cream, various pack size - Received and held refrigerated - Shelf life date of pack, 3 days front line - Preparation, mix in stainless steel bowl using spatula, pour into squeeze bottle - Serve by squeezing on rice bowl in zigzag pattern about 7 times 5.1.31 Basil, fresh, various pack size - Received and held refrigerated - Shelf life 4 days fresh, 7 days prepped in dressing - Preparation, wash thoroughly before use - Use in recipe for BASIL BALSAMIC DRESSING, see Recipes 5.2.___ 5.1.32 Thai Peanut Dressing, 4/1 gallon, generic - Received and held dry unopened - Shelf life unopened 6 months or pack date, 7 days front line, 28 days backup refrigerated - Preparation, ready to use - Serve by squeezing on rice bowl in zigzag pattern about 7 times 5.1.33 Athenian Greek Dressing, 4/1 gallon, Conway or Ken’s brand - Received and held refrigerated - Shelf life unopened 6 months or pack date, 7 days front line, 28 days backup refrigerated - Preparation, ready to use - Serve by squeezing on rice bowl in zigzag pattern about 7 times 5.1.34 Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ dressing, 4/1 gallon, brand specific - Received and held dry unopened - Shelf life 6 months or pack date, 7 days front line, 28 days backup refrigerated - Used in Recipe for BBQ Ranch, see Recipes 5.2.____ 5.1.35 Chipotle Ranch Dressing, 4/1 gallon, Conway, Ken’s, or generic - Received and held refrigerated - Shelf life unopened 6 months or pack date, 7 days front line, 28 days backup refrigerated - Preparation, ready to use - Serve by squeezing on rice bowl in zigzag pattern about 7 times 5.1.36 Ranch Dressing flavoring, ___/7.5 ounce pouch, Freshens brand - Received and held dry - Shelf life ___ unopened pouch, 7 days front line, 7 days backup refrigerated - Preparation, see Recipes 5.2.____ - Used as base for Chipotle Ranch, BBQ Ranch, and Buffalo Ranch, see Recipes 5.2.___ 5.1.37 House Made Chipotle Ranch, BBQ Ranch, Buffalo Ranch, Freshens brand - Freshens Ranch Dressing and Flavored Ranch Dressings held refrigerated - Shelf life 3 days front line, 7 days backup refrigerated - Preparation, see Recipes 5.2.___ - Serve by squeezing on rice bowl in zigzag pattern about 7 times" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">source</span></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Cable system:</span></u><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Art is strung on a line </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">and can be changed out</span><u><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/506a2a4d74c5b64afe000d8a._w.500_h.637_s.fit_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/506a2a4d74c5b64afe000d8a._w.500_h.637_s.fit_.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://style-files.com/2012/03/08/a-white-family-home/2" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">source</span></a></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/94/00/9e/94009e9876f1581340233d3d2d59bd7a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/94/00/9e/94009e9876f1581340233d3d2d59bd7a.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.kuzakscloset.com/blog/tips-tricks/diy-picture-frame/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u>Framed mini prints:</u> Show off all the art pieces in one frame</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stitchcraftcreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/kidart1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://www.stitchcraftcreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/kidart1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stitchcraftcreations.com/2010/12/14/have-a-holly-jolly-christmas/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yDoi5hm0UnuDsouBZgn8S-5EkvBiEEVVv2w0z8pFbPtQF-ab-OTaiMOgXxNmrXVQaynbb0FjI2wdqSA4Ps3pqF9E0zyYWfwZB7QrmtiYt7nS-_RxhaKOVK9pGvbJi_OaDOIDqtuu_aFW/s400/05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yDoi5hm0UnuDsouBZgn8S-5EkvBiEEVVv2w0z8pFbPtQF-ab-OTaiMOgXxNmrXVQaynbb0FjI2wdqSA4Ps3pqF9E0zyYWfwZB7QrmtiYt7nS-_RxhaKOVK9pGvbJi_OaDOIDqtuu_aFW/s400/05.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jenthousandwords.com/2008/08/artwork-in-boys-room.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There are lots of great ideas out there.  I need to get to it before I can't see my kitchen counter anymore.</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 /><span style="font-size: x-small;">You're reading <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2014/05/displaying-kids-art.html" target="_blank">Displaying Kids Art</a> by Andrea, originally posted on <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Decorating Cents</a>.  If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Andrea on <a href="http://facebook.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2813012" target="_blank">Bloglovin</a>, and <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Hometalk</a>.</span>

Displaying Kids Art

Do you ever wonder what to do with all your kids' artwork?  Now that the school year is ending, the teachers are sending all of my daugh...

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Formal Dining Rooms Turned Playrooms

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A while back I showed you some <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2013/10/formal-dining-rooms-turned-offices.html" target="_blank">dining rooms turned offices</a>.  They were great ideas on turning that un-used dining space into something usable.  This time, let's talk about play spaces.  My kids like to play downstairs in the evenings, and some of their toys end up downstairs as well.  I often see photos of play rooms and wonder what it would be like to have a dedicated play space for the kids.  I wouldn't have to pick up toys or clean up behind them because that would be a place for them to play.  I wouldn't be so intent on picking up the room.  Right now, I like them to have clean rooms when the toys are not in use.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">With a playroom being downstairs, the kids are still within reach and you can keep an eye on them while they are playing.  My only issue would be seeing those toys on the floor as I walk through from upstairs to the family room.  Here are several ideas for changing that dining room into a playroom for the kids.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.eurostylelighting.com/modern-inspiration/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-01/8171.playroom-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://www.eurostylelighting.com/modern-inspiration/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-01/8171.playroom-5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.eurostylelighting.com/modern-inspiration/b/blog/archive/2013/04/10/modern-design-elements-for-a-great-playroom.aspx" target="_blank">source</a> </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVe3Tj2c7aNetGy2YSAI9zoRgN8R3HHbFyh3ebeqPlrfcZT80BpeTEyv7nrXyYZOCE1feKgq3ax0Ywtgc8cYp-pZRZRWNPCMRQ6NqRuLz1S_biQ7gzzrU2I6QJhVIi0JHthntOsSf8YY_G/s640/photo+5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVe3Tj2c7aNetGy2YSAI9zoRgN8R3HHbFyh3ebeqPlrfcZT80BpeTEyv7nrXyYZOCE1feKgq3ax0Ywtgc8cYp-pZRZRWNPCMRQ6NqRuLz1S_biQ7gzzrU2I6QJhVIi0JHthntOsSf8YY_G/s640/photo+5.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> <a href="http://themagnoliamom.blogspot.com/2012/07/playroom-priority.html" target="_blank">source</a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://p-ec2.pixstatic.com/506affe9fb04d60a61001277._w.540_h.360_s.fit_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://p-ec2.pixstatic.com/506affe9fb04d60a61001277._w.540_h.360_s.fit_.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/unused-dining-room-turned-into-popular-playroomthe-anderson-crew-169265" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRWrzcB7eBsTxD59wxGP6tWyDvyvlBDFtcwwnbOC9Oa2BdvhryHx_PUHKqQBKqONgYMlghY5WZqSohnL3bETMYPg2dJOspja1peucskLiHTnI3n9MLenM3aI76oR7te1DzKDjG1V3ZL3A/s640/september2011+014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRWrzcB7eBsTxD59wxGP6tWyDvyvlBDFtcwwnbOC9Oa2BdvhryHx_PUHKqQBKqONgYMlghY5WZqSohnL3bETMYPg2dJOspja1peucskLiHTnI3n9MLenM3aI76oR7te1DzKDjG1V3ZL3A/s640/september2011+014.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.designmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Playroom-old-diningroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="494" src="http://www.designmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Playroom-old-diningroom.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designmom.com/2012/09/living-with-kids-araya-jensen/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">s</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.designmom.com/2012/09/living-with-kids-araya-jensen/" target="_blank">ource</a> </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.addspacetoyourlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/playroom-after-600x450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://www.addspacetoyourlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/playroom-after-600x450.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.addspacetoyourlife.com/a-dining-room-transformed-into-a-kids-playroom/" target="_blank">source</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dining-room-to-playroom-makeover-3-1024x682.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://theturquoisehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dining-room-to-playroom-makeover-3-1024x682.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/2013/11/formal-dining-room-turned-kids-playroom-ace-hardware/" target="_blank">source</a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Anyone turn their formal dining room into a playroom?  How about any other room in the house?</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;" /><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">You're reading <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2014/05/formal-dining-rooms-turned-playrooms.html" target="_blank">Formal Dining Rooms Turned Playrooms</a><a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2014/05/designing-small-spaces.html" target="_blank"></a> by Andrea, originally posted on <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Decorating Cents</a>.  If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Andrea on <a href="http://facebook.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2813012" target="_blank">Bloglovin</a>, and <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Hometalk</a>.</span>

Formal Dining Rooms Turned Playrooms

A while back I showed you some dining rooms turned offices .  They were great ideas on turning that un-used dining space into something usab...

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Memorial Day

<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a restful and peaceful day.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://howtonestforless.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/MEMORIAL-DAY-PRINTABLE1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://howtonestforless.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/MEMORIAL-DAY-PRINTABLE1.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> <a href="http://howtonestforless.com/2012/05/28/happy-memorial-day-free-printables/" target="_blank">source</a> </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A big thank you to all those who have served our country!</span></div><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" />

Memorial Day

Just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a restful and peaceful day.   source A big thank you to all those who have served our country!

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