Trends: Gallery Walls

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Gallery walls seem to be popping up all over the place.  I like the simpleness and ease of creating art on the wall with your photos or artwork.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://beingbrook.com/playroom-gallery-wall-gallery-wall-tips/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Being Brook</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> has a nice display in her playroom.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPb9GXb_Q-FVpgsYD74x3LT7cJZzjjVCJOxwbdKJWw4K6XUukCAO9QbrRb96S9eysYyvNm_hxZz02Qp-XVaRXDA9Ck9iWy8_p2XSRqWKENLEUVSECLcEyTQEVUOdAicQlJIuRpXKhJZ-Dp/s400/6170642946_462516b636_z.jpg" width="400" /></div><br /><a href="http://gardenberger.blogspot.com/2011/11/gallery-wall.html" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" target="_blank">From Gardners 2 Bergers</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> has a gorgeous wall full of DIY art.</span> <br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: center;"><br /><img border="0" height="400" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/132574782750308535_paDjS26v_c.jpg" width="270" /></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I love the space <a href="http://asoftplace.net/2011/04/kids-art-gallery-wall-the-reveal/" target="_blank">A Soft Place to Land</a> created for her child's art.  Check out the chalk board!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvAPdRUgWrpiRptyOFwSWGqOrR2NgJsiGlgc1hIOh1V3MNsJ6M-USv9Gamy5jcLaFRkCHVM2lXr67o-x4oazc8tgYlP3ccbL2GPEX0X0_VAR7sD2CDgdTEaETP2wIo2OaXeGVimaizL033/s400/gallery-wall-62-300x400.jpg" width="300" /></div><br /><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://simcoestreet.blogspot.com/2011/09/kitchen-reveal.html" target="_blank">Simcoe Street</a> added one to her kitchen.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHH8WtcXMNebW8o6ZbHMadkItdRBkhQu2tWj02nRQr-yKFsjOJijm3QUerWR6C6rJ74b4NKroDtQ-kY6Rt3TniAsrsbxlxTwrYyoR7tUslxa5MfcW723iOvWdNfD1xRrOk1nG1woNJZw/s400/wall.JPG" width="400" /></div><br />This wall display is expansive.  It was put together by <a href="http://twentysomethingtransue.blogspot.com/2011/07/gallery-wall.html" target="_blank">Twenty Something</a>.  It took some time and planning but it was well worth it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5c8keqd0CbxolGUUs3uno7VDryMkl7bAbP2tvbITtCOPfwwyEgTq0X_CB0hH4dlDz_wyAHKgpUKmr6VTF9cmxJzfAdeF-Y2UfqTdzyNZO8RwsygbwJitipl4sHknccpbL9xbTT5_feiI/s400/132574782750396385_xACKQvZ0_c.jpg" width="300" /></div><br />I love the wall <a href="http://thecreativeimperative.blogspot.com/2011/11/kid-room-gallery-wall.html" target="_blank">The Creative Imperative</a> did in her son's room.  I especially love the personalized subway art.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq84A4pmxES4bdHeYiBPFwD1dzQsjIEN4gFzYV48D_8VH1xQZLcV79BWIendTOs-IBeDeNu37MtHc72dPjaE7ic4TIGwQ-sQZNChTk6TwKmteWtYyt-cQ3H3te5WHDDa8ZUDrSvTYy2lE/s400/gallery+wall+straight.jpg" width="400" /></div><br /><a href="http://justatouchofgray.blogspot.com/2011/09/hallway-gallery-wall-done.html" target="_blank">Just a Touch of Gray</a> transformed a wall in her hallway.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrHLfyGH0Foa-oVBTZD2fUj0YY1goPmnd3Cw_SFwEVQHAfAf0TtB5tOaTfLzM5wBKD1xGLmEWDf1sWuOrc0EZ2lFp6PUWwj2l9ki6svEmsJ1AWtTvytlQSh5VPVxWGS4k2bjiPNMQX2Pk/s400/IMG_0387.JPG" width="400" /></div><br /><a href="http://itsgreattobehome.net/2011/02/16/our-bold-gallery-wall-finished/" target="_blank">It's Great to Be Home</a> created a collection in her den.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5YQMY5IdD2le0AxvpTZltSjt7nWuRAGvqFM7e4cN9yFMajTYzksZ00K21QPzcSvcoukS4gGR2crg1yfO-BlCBP16Dhbn0L0JMuAzmoAyfOWRaJQFwse9HIt8N5F-AeZf6RQbnZTC9Mz8/s400/New+Picture.JPG" width="400" /></div><br />Have you tried a gallery wall?  Any tips for those wanting to try one?  <br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></div>

Trends: Gallery Walls

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Grey Velvet

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">I have finally made up my mind on a grey velvet sofa for our living room.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Since I'm going to have reclaimed wood beams with rough vintage pieces throughout my home - I thought some soft, luxurious velvet would add balance and dimension to the space.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I will show you some pictures of our home when it's finished in the spring!</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/AVvXsEgmrsnEXoMSJYTQUav2aZAPbTIlvg28034owfAU4TnOBXQ2ZZvEhSSBfrEFdtdAiUEpus6wVbdra8JLiHFAgWOSCQFWNLwSEybE5YbHl2Zi89s8caaB1FmGztm2URTVeiilYK8305tCveA/s1600/weimaraner-living-room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmrsnEXoMSJYTQUav2aZAPbTIlvg28034owfAU4TnOBXQ2ZZvEhSSBfrEFdtdAiUEpus6wVbdra8JLiHFAgWOSCQFWNLwSEybE5YbHl2Zi89s8caaB1FmGztm2URTVeiilYK8305tCveA/s640/weimaraner-living-room.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Grey Velvet

I have finally made up my mind on a grey velvet sofa for our living room. Since I'm going to have reclaimed wood beams with rough vintag...

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Dining Room Rug

<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I told you yesterday, I had a chance to go to Ikea alone.  While there, I picked up a great rug for the dining room.  It has the perfect amount of blue in it.  It has clean lines and a subtle pattern.  I didn't want anything that would interfere too much with the <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2011/11/stenciled-wall.html" target="_blank">stenciled wall</a>.  I should have taken pictures before I put the table back on but I was so excited to see how it would look. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Tao9UHPjf7jsUnzoJg2UZd1dt8MnB7bH6FSYMF74SZav2fURES6ddIW5w08Dyst8AEcRC3fCpaKHQHDbUJUezGId17mNlvWjvJVRnc_BkCXPYESFtJCUzOkeTL1IJnB3G9t70zYPlno/s1600/dining+rug01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Tao9UHPjf7jsUnzoJg2UZd1dt8MnB7bH6FSYMF74SZav2fURES6ddIW5w08Dyst8AEcRC3fCpaKHQHDbUJUezGId17mNlvWjvJVRnc_BkCXPYESFtJCUzOkeTL1IJnB3G9t70zYPlno/s640/dining+rug01.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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border: 0pt none ! important;" /><br /><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sharing at</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2012/01/show-me-waht-ya-got-57.html" target="_blank">Not Just a Housewife</a> * <a href="http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2012/01/tuesday-confessional-link-party.html" target="_blank">Confessions of a Stay at Home Mommy</a> * <a href="http://toughcookiemommy.com/2012/01/monday-mingle-59.html" target="_blank">Tough Cookie Mommy</a> * <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/01/sign-painting-101-lettering-tips-tricks.html" target="_blank">The Shabby Creek Cottage</a> * <a href="http://www.bearrabbitbear.com/2012/01/things-ive-done-thursday-20-yoplait.html" target="_blank">Bear Rabbit Bear</a> * <a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/01/18/hookin-up-with-hoh-83" target="_blank">House of Hepworths</a> * <a href="http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/01/overflowing-with-creativity-5.html" target="_blank">It's Overflowing</a> * <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/01/wow-me-wednesday-34_17.html" target="_blank">Ginger Snap Crafts</a> * <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2012/01/wow-us-wednesdays-49.html" target="_blank">Savvy Southern Style</a> * <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/2012/01/winter-blues-wednesday-its-party-48.html" target="_blank">DIY by Design</a> * <a href="http://www.homemakeronadime.com/2012/01/creative-bloggers-party-hop-012212.html" target="_blank">Homemaker on a Dime</a> * <a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/01/making-the-world-cuter-monday-january-23/" target="_blank">Making the World Cuter</a> * <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-before-and-after-party.html" target="_blank">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> * <a href="http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2012/02/cure-for-common-monday-26.html" target="_blank">Lines Across My Face</a> *</span></div>

Dining Room Rug

I told you yesterday, I had a chance to go to Ikea alone.  While there, I picked up a great rug for the dining room.  It has the perfect a...

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Ikea, We Meet Again

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Before Christmas break, I had some time off from work and a few days to spend by myself.  I decided to visit Ikea.  I had never gone by myself and actually got to stop and take in everything.  It was nice to go slowly through each room and enjoy not being rushed.  And since it was Christmas break, there were very few people in there so there was no one behind me trying to run up my heels with a shopping cart.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I loved going in and looking at all the design inspiration.  They have everything set up by rooms and give great inspiration to how you can decorate a room.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here are just a few of the rooms I snapped pictures of.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This island with red counter top is amazing.  It's very modern along with the stainless pendants and white kitchen cabinets.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVsnQ7odrtWphfHegG-UtpzHcGbuoPu0gmpvoHMGlhoEqILrYvV24h1fPsSmCWqGWvvKUkfI2N1WrcHw3vyjIUZ7I5C39E_5FhtIOJ5cqXk1DLIbTq04IUnFd6609PnMTEJQ1QPGgmIc/s640/ikea+trip01.JPG" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Love the pendant here.  It was basically a woven basket over a plastic light.  Something you could DIY for sure.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYoG5YUi08OAnHpl2bPwkPwYlhL7ObDQKzphhlqX4crSpyVFjb3qSNIOUQ8sf3wZ7Ve5607vCnpKq_ObSQAJnun2fZ9ARRMls530mrnrsg8dR22upXF4fUm7eKVa4abvJ_l7BJi433xM/s640/ikea+trip02.JPG" width="480" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Love the grey tiled backsplash and grey countertops in this kitchen.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-hZuSNvC_TN2utG2I3BANu3EDu7bboRdkGRTxNMmo-Zyu31CDCvtjDKZHcbJxi0QZy4Y4JLT9lpqgdjcDCEo002lguTbiCJOQs5JoYuyKqZiIfpgRHO2IIGni6Ma1bsHDO4AwQ5Z8EI/s640/ikea+trip03.JPG" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I love the wall color in this dining room.  Wish I had room for a nice white built-in like this one.  The chandelier reminds me of the <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2011/10/another-one-down.html" target="_blank">one I painted</a> in my dining room.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnpZ9opeOBaqY5f2y_rh4jadXff3BnajCNnN5e6tXWbNRuZDWZqS7AeL4292O-5nsnvlJXGiyH8sa7xL7QQUJRbDy0N_onMJmIm0bYoHXqow7XRkHt6C1yGcKpbaUMq2LPBYn1LCvQ8OE/s640/ikea+trip04.JPG" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Again here's a great kitchen with a tiled backsplash and modern glass front cabinets.  At Ikea you can customize your kitchen from the cabinets to cabinet pulls.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubnyUqE092BLbsGoHcEYcdSi-NDEL-4dzOkckcz9SKT7ivcjMrrzJQKBK5HsV_YKoTg4GBHzE1IbXsMjtlOeEa36Pufjo5o0xrlk4W4bdRnMhg9TZajrebfx9QrhMiYfA-LiBJvCJlSY/s640/ikea+trip05.JPG" width="640" /></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you haven't been to Ikea, you really must try to fit a trip into your schedule.  They have really good prices and the choices are great.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Come back tomorrow and I'll show you what I came home with.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" />

Ikea, We Meet Again

Before Christmas break, I had some time off from work and a few days to spend by myself.  I decided to visit Ikea.  I had never gone by myse...

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White Mood...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the raw earthiness of this Northern California home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice the juxtaposition of the rough-hewn woods mixed with crisp white walls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Simple, beautiful and timeless:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYXNdSifVjvHmNX5RMP0ZwGbBOIaQIPNzcDs0T-4q2WLhYwotJQJEyZwhHyKoXdwRXNmb1SMBioIzEV2f_9goUcdz5vyxkF04XiAwhF8suEqth4CPTXCLD_gPZwxRDGY4qkOAZ-MKTD4/s1600/white-house.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYXNdSifVjvHmNX5RMP0ZwGbBOIaQIPNzcDs0T-4q2WLhYwotJQJEyZwhHyKoXdwRXNmb1SMBioIzEV2f_9goUcdz5vyxkF04XiAwhF8suEqth4CPTXCLD_gPZwxRDGY4qkOAZ-MKTD4/s640/white-house.png" width="556" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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White Mood...

I love the raw earthiness of this Northern California home. Notice the juxtaposition of the rough-hewn woods mixed with crisp white walls. S...

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Plans for 2012

<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There are several projects I want to start and finish this year.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Remember the office we started?  Yeah, me too.  I'm typing from it now.  I moved my focus back downstairs.  I figured no one was coming over and asking to hang out there.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHTXVOAwxVbuk0oGtbp9KHvHrMdITyaocmy_7hBg_wQL6I_e6PgYqJaCImEYeAbxSBpgQOgdgX5M4ByTq1VnaYWjySumbBPT5Q_SfsfWbLWZd8eUjQKm8VfRLA25JFrRqb61EZrmj6LlQ/s640/office15.JPG" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I want to paint the kitchen cabinets using the cabinet transformation kit we used in the <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2011/09/cabinet-transformations.html" target="_blank">master bathroom</a>.  I want the darker cabinets but so afraid it won't turn out like I want it to.  I have big dreams for that kitchen.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5QWPYMWuCZwKv2TEGXeyL5d2eYci44jdPwlcPvpNmCk3DoLMzHdGiraDQ8KMX1DJExXshL0irJEpd_iG18pV0_ylQIpubtTMrSAW45lE7kzaFvDR-uUsBOvyK1XHFxlRYcy06chiyU58/s640/kitchen01.jpg" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I want to finish accessorizing the formal dining room.  The <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2011/11/stenciled-wall.html" target="_blank">stencil wall</a> really got me excited and wanting to get this room done.  I know I just painted that <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2011/10/another-one-down.html" target="_blank">chandelier</a> but I want a more modern light fixture there.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8g-ymQR-8Ci4A3ctJkTzcVzDv2mbn3zW12PiwstBLt3pWKLS7PHmqT6HXdtpNfkNVxE1dr-cOkPp6yTrqAeXgbJkAoDZ_L4HDbBuqGxvrI47BeBpna9dY5xcN3aFhV5iFOXVevfSAKrA/s640/stencil+wall06.JPG" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The formal living room is bare.  Enough said.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOu3KvmTJ0wxkMsF6geL-8UsQ6r5okCEdzzeL-7kmMWplSlEsEbM9plDWiUlQ58cton1hhXqFvjRm7b8nRAk80LRfJaUkQBGawc9ErV7q_T0-eglev1nKUKRxYvNXxDYOrwJQ7YzymWI0/s640/formal+living.jpg" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I would love to make our master bedroom a sanctuary for us.  Right now its builder beige walls are cold and not inviting.  I'm thinking a warm paint color and lots of neutrals and blues.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgIBxtbLwtHSbzSmCJO5jCqRKFs4-0ynF3y3TnBzEKYHw_a2WnL3fmmTz8dByJs6dmRp4i1ORy_NYqC7wDljDU5WN9eE0MvgoOsu-b8IIsM6V5-sy91ga-HNYjAiQsEKcIVc56lwFKAw/s640/master+bed01.jpg" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Also the guest bedroom is screaming for some attention.  Right now it's the "I don't know where it goes so put it in there" room.  You're looking at the pushed to the side version.  If you could only see what was behind that door.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFbF7Im_3uduPdhb8GxU8RYUBxe8JAeWne1AYd77dTIItphXQh8u9nEgG4pGnqYeoL58eSS1dIAcnrduaqg9gxkjBgTPfZKl-3xLtNSOrOgkD_YStvaVpskPYNuY-F4rywP9CT9TtlbA/s640/floorplan10.JPG" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There you have it, my to do list.  I need to get cracking.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You have any big plans for 2012?</span><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! 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Plans for 2012

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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Happy New Year!</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Where did 2011 go?  Can you believe it's already a new year?  </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To start the new year off, I want to introduce you to my new sponsors.  This is a group of talented women with mad DIY skills.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_82bB8EzM7ADdhCnYvUyGGVWPPzcXS3i9Kavyda05gIzR100G3B0HOj_SwG8dWiKuZynm0e5mVxrR2bxRmZnPMIQsNgO4I_eRpf6tyUxHxq3Zpp-hN_Kwft9Ru_BWunALsUc2JaljnFs/s320/CIMG1677.JPG" width="320" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Beth Anne</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://homeownerbeth.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Adventures of Homeownership</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> I've always preferred travel and adventure to "nesting," but after buying a little home of my own I became hooked on every detail of creating a comfortable haven.  This blog is my way of recording the adventures of learning and doing all the steps necessary to having a home worthy of sharing with others.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKa-w4V61a_dxGROGGDDEKeuOwuo7cFUvW5hTq57uektO-UiGKI7wg-9c1kS8yYwffsxFQIlQ0UgUhxgQjyWvSXWqqTPnb-qiRtdUGto7gcMGxNHIpy_Qt0vJP_QQYkbZozeYTF05vzAk/s1600/IMG_2310+%25282%2529+%2528550x800%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKa-w4V61a_dxGROGGDDEKeuOwuo7cFUvW5hTq57uektO-UiGKI7wg-9c1kS8yYwffsxFQIlQ0UgUhxgQjyWvSXWqqTPnb-qiRtdUGto7gcMGxNHIpy_Qt0vJP_QQYkbZozeYTF05vzAk/s320/IMG_2310+%25282%2529+%2528550x800%2529.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cameron</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cameronhomemade.com/" target="_blank">Homemade</a> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">I love to create . . . just about anything.  I sew, knit, crochet, paper craft, have a kiln that needs to be hooked up and a pottery wheel that needs to be dusted off.  My two kids keep me grounded and remind me of what is MOST important in life, and my husband may be the most patient man on Earth.  In between all this, I work nights as an emergency room nurse.  Sounds exciting, right?  It is - I love my life, and I love blogging about the fun stuff I make, hots tips I find, and occasionally personal stuff . . . </span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgniyLRXe_ui3G9PzgcFOv80UOBjHrq9MauLIz3YPvQcMBRZc0ligHmBcjxBWkOe9BNEjwI6lYmKynYiUUc-FTVin1iwyDSM_tS8IXbuVMFTB4wGHGMyMuVMrBd8s_7HEi3gaoKYVhDlPY/s320/KP_GlowKouture.png" width="220" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kenye</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://glowkouture.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Life of Handmade Living</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hi, my name is Kenyé and I am the blogger of The Life of Handmade Living and I am also the maker/owner of an online shop called Glow Kouture. I have a passion for sewing, cooking, and blogging. I am inspired by everyday life, reading blogs and meeting creative people. In my blog, you will read about chic fashion trends, home décor finds, sewing, other handmade shops and great recipes. Five words that would describe my blog would be: Fun, Candid, Fashionable, Unique and Girly. My handmade business is Glow Kouture and in the shop you will find, wallet pouches, clutch purses, wristlets, cosmetic zipper pouches, headbands and jewelry. The Glow Kouture brand is a fun but yet practical line of handmade items for the fashion forward shopper who likes to be different. Woman of all ages can enjoy the goodness of Glow Kouture.</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Please go over and say hi to each of these ladies and check out their fabulous blogs!</div><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" />

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