tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63611805053871238952024-02-07T10:42:40.821-08:00Crystal's CottageAlways trying to make a little house a cottage home!Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.comBlogger255125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-12547506485260223462013-07-17T08:41:00.002-07:002013-07-17T08:41:24.762-07:00Cherub & Candleabra Re-Do<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Oh my goodness....it's been SO long since I've actually finished a project! I'd almost forgotten what it was like to re-create something!! I found this awesome cherub statue while working at the thrift store yesterday. It began as gold.......</div>
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The after...a coat of white spray paint!</div>
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After the first piece I began looking around for something else to transform. I've went so long without projects and now I'm looking for anything to paint. Another thrift store find. An old Home Interior piece. Originally I had thought about turning this in to a primitive piece as a gift. </div>
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I'm not sure I can part with it now! It has old world appeal!</div>
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Thanks so much to Rosemary @<a href="http://www.villabarnes.com/">http://www.villabarnes.com</a>! I'm in love with all of her projects! I asked her a thousand question about Gesso. Mind you this was a long, LONG, time ago! I stored the info and I love the antiqued finish. I also used a glaze. I have no idea why I'm so intimidated by glaze but baby steps I suppose!</div>
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I've really...REALLY slacked on blogging!! I can't remember the last time I blogged. I've been thinking for the last several days how I miss it. I made wonderful friends that I completely lost touch with. I've been finding myself!! I know it sounds COMPLETELY CRAZY (even to myself) I've gotten lost along the way.<br />
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I can see 40 (not there yet) but I can see it coming and I just wasn't happy with myself. To be my age I really thought I should have it all together by now. I should be financially secure, happy with my self image (perfect weight), have the home and car of my dreams, pretty much my life should be perfect....(I know right? What was I thinking?). But, instead of any of those things I was someone's wife, someone's mother....sometimes I just didn't feel like I had a name. Sometimes stay at home moms are just that...wives to their husbands and mothers' to their children...I had NO identity! I would look at all the blogs and everyone seemed to have found their place in life...that certain thing they were passionate about...a place where they belonged....NOT ME!! I honestly wondered what was wrong with me!!<br />
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It's not that I'm not good at anything. I think I do pretty well in the photography dept, I like crafts (just not enough to sell them), I love decorating (but space is limited), then you throw in husband, kids, dogs....who has time to find what they're passionate about? I love all of these things!<br />
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A few things I've figured out (recently) is I like who I am. I began volunteering at a local thrift store (so I'm not home 24/7)....and guess what? They know my name!! Exciting for most people...no...but for me...yippeee!!! I get paid in clothing, shoes, handbags, home items....(yes I also hear the choir singing). I feel like I make a difference there (it's nice to be appreciated). I also feel like I'm making a contribution to our family. I go shopping less (no need to buy a shirt when I just brought home 3....lol). I dress better, I feel better, I'm saving money, I feel better with me.<br />
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Maybe it's time to blog again...I would love to share advice on money. I've lived a long time on very little, and I think it's something to be proud of. I love my new clothes and shoes (thank you Pinterest). I see so many things on there that may not be exact but, certainly close enough!!! I still LOVE decorating & of course crafts. I hope so share a little of everything, maybe that's my place in the world...nothing particular but, a little of everything!!<br />
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A brother & sister checking out their sister & brother in law.</div>
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Sometimes they turn out great!</div>
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This was a shoot for his grandchildren....I couldn't help but snap this one.....one of my favorites.<br />
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This is me! My daughter took this one....I see photography in her future too!<br />
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Alex Senior Portraits</div>
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Myleigh....summer pics (my youngest daughter)</div>
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Allie....Senior Portraits...1</div>
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Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-81851816705733902032012-03-09T08:47:00.000-08:002012-03-09T08:47:13.876-08:00Clutch Redo<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After stalking Pinterest.....(a little too often) I've noticed lots and lots of cute clutches. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My thoughts immediately went to all of the clutches from the 80's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You know they have to be out there....cheap!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thankfully a garbage bag sale was coming up at my favorite thrift store.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did manage to find a few....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiLl6jTDqBQpEITYfRVXAKuDKRUT_1k5VroOLBqCjpbtG0pgAdUS1yr4_DORCHCDjMRqb6KQWl1hiNL8Conz6GjHRt4MqSvEOUm_0ciBacMVVlucWXUUkT6smGWpPBwvwbH-tzVPaZFqU9/s1600/DSCN5627.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiLl6jTDqBQpEITYfRVXAKuDKRUT_1k5VroOLBqCjpbtG0pgAdUS1yr4_DORCHCDjMRqb6KQWl1hiNL8Conz6GjHRt4MqSvEOUm_0ciBacMVVlucWXUUkT6smGWpPBwvwbH-tzVPaZFqU9/s320/DSCN5627.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let me just openly admit I have NO self control at $5.00 trash bag sale.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are a couple of my redo's. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">After.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I added a strip of sequin trim with E6000 glue, then glued the flower.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then my favorite......A simple black clutch....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I began the process without taking a before....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but, you get the idea.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I glued an animal print ribbon around, added another flower.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I really like that I'm able to customize my handbags!!!</div></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-54856929697079546792012-03-07T17:22:00.000-08:002012-03-07T17:22:38.355-08:00Red Handbag Redo<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm loving Pinterest right now. So much inspiration. I'm on the lookout for anything to redo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nothing in my house is safe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My daughter brought home this handbag. I did carry it once but, it needed a little.......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrkxKklNmouh9NPv4qxfC7H1DpQxbfOoFdGOSFcv2618WLkX7ydhx3wuv34eHcwkff9-EfZ9OsANwBgCpju5Qtc0xGaPmHkAsuf1gmS5Z085wHFdtYDzckC-rMi_OtnLYtBtbwL6W3LL_/s1600/DSCN5571.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrkxKklNmouh9NPv4qxfC7H1DpQxbfOoFdGOSFcv2618WLkX7ydhx3wuv34eHcwkff9-EfZ9OsANwBgCpju5Qtc0xGaPmHkAsuf1gmS5Z085wHFdtYDzckC-rMi_OtnLYtBtbwL6W3LL_/s320/DSCN5571.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Extra something.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I had purchased a roll of clearance sequins from Wal-Mart. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made a flower, used ribbon, and a few jewels.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> E6000 glue is wonderful.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I placed and replaced things on the bag then glued. I also took ribbon and weaved it through the chain handle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-b-ar1A8Z7jaTppj7vDZRivx1OqKqhjd0Dgo-ONgRRDhz4dhesju37Uf4ARGvhLMq6Lgok6W1zdLtP_4b57W0yzLep6hPihvWBiB0Z5zV2gJ-U8Ts5zBHiZX2O9Xh4r7lMeiB55oHTTup/s1600/DSCN5574.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-b-ar1A8Z7jaTppj7vDZRivx1OqKqhjd0Dgo-ONgRRDhz4dhesju37Uf4ARGvhLMq6Lgok6W1zdLtP_4b57W0yzLep6hPihvWBiB0Z5zV2gJ-U8Ts5zBHiZX2O9Xh4r7lMeiB55oHTTup/s320/DSCN5574.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the after. I really like the extra "something" the bag has now. Which how can you go wrong with sequins, flowers, and jewels?</div></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-72139027246503594632012-03-05T15:12:00.000-08:002012-03-05T15:12:25.967-08:00Black & White Lamp Redo<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello everyone long time no see! I've been away for quite some time now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm happy to be back!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted to share this quick simple project with you. I began with this lamp. I found it at an antique mall....dirt cheap. If I remember correctly $5. I love lamps so, could I pass it up....no!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The only downfall was this poor shade. Let's just say it wasn't very clean or pretty to look at.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My solution....spray paint and use fabric to cover the shade. I found this fabric on clearance at JoAnn Fabrics. It was rather stretchy, which I wasn't so sure about. I glued and stretched until it covered the entire shade.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0lCcmZ6t-iZojBrFaREzexIR_igYd9kF1zyHOeOHWyFTR7JENj5R1G4SwPwQoKHbMeNY2DN9pcNjtxfY3DthhjrNBEf0-Qz6M10ztsPjPo5jSRK7ztvDOWPlCddY3gYiBjdN0jSd1jiDe/s1600/DSCN5405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0lCcmZ6t-iZojBrFaREzexIR_igYd9kF1zyHOeOHWyFTR7JENj5R1G4SwPwQoKHbMeNY2DN9pcNjtxfY3DthhjrNBEf0-Qz6M10ztsPjPo5jSRK7ztvDOWPlCddY3gYiBjdN0jSd1jiDe/s320/DSCN5405.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I really like the end result. A major update for little $$$.</div><br />
</div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-65972256973587975032011-07-31T19:49:00.000-07:002011-07-31T19:49:20.010-07:00Party....Check!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div closure_uid_1gdkgu="161"><div closure_uid_c7hypd="100">Well, one party down!!! Only two more birthdays and school clothes shopping to go!!! Whew....I'm tired from thinking about it all!! I wanted to share some of her party decor!! We did a black, white, and pink theme. We used leftover wrapping paper from her bedroom redo...(that is still not finished)!!! Anyhoo, these are pics of her school cafeteria. Although it looked like birthday party threw up in the living room all week, I knew with the size of the cafeteria it wouldn't look like very much.</div><div closure_uid_c7hypd="100"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_c7hypd="100">The gift table. Complete with monograms, and tulle I purchased at a thrift store for $1.00 a bag. I used frames from her bedroom and the photo holder from my living room.</div></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="228" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjyq8i3rYbjUIS4BMeozz_hJzQS_DfjQ__iLxkZZO2UPEQgdmNXBSmHVFxIKAvUQZnTyhJzJtkBtrmtlIiRxHImXtEU213DlIfJ19hzfqH77VHSOa2cLL8NLSJczP2eV08p5ssAR1_-U4c/s1600/DSCN2035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjyq8i3rYbjUIS4BMeozz_hJzQS_DfjQ__iLxkZZO2UPEQgdmNXBSmHVFxIKAvUQZnTyhJzJtkBtrmtlIiRxHImXtEU213DlIfJ19hzfqH77VHSOa2cLL8NLSJczP2eV08p5ssAR1_-U4c/s400/DSCN2035.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="228" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_c7hypd="128">The side wall. It was a huge wall to fill up. I know it's difficult to tell in the photo but tulle was draped along the top of the wall. We wanted the entire middle of the floor to be clear for her "dance". She wanted some of lights off to mimic a school dance. We did lower the lights, played music, and danced....I'm sure the ones sitting were entertained by a few adults (myself) attempting to dance.</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="255" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjAWQIhz0I069R-rqoI5xsXt0DiptVeMwsAAYy4qdpmzKtbmoNCxhDIrw_epwslERSrpayVr4xDEjp8Y3gzm7jbrk_zC_aySSbDjF45dsQh61_6le8GFtxdpNVevzrGHrZdGSfhSjEjm0f/s1600/DSCN2036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjAWQIhz0I069R-rqoI5xsXt0DiptVeMwsAAYy4qdpmzKtbmoNCxhDIrw_epwslERSrpayVr4xDEjp8Y3gzm7jbrk_zC_aySSbDjF45dsQh61_6le8GFtxdpNVevzrGHrZdGSfhSjEjm0f/s400/DSCN2036.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="255" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_c7hypd="129">I love paper roses...she also wanted lanterns and we hung them over the food tables. Like I mentioned before lots of space to fill....flowers huge in living room....not so big in the cafeteria.We were limited on wall space and couldn't take posters off the walls.</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="300" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5i2mN1cFAxSGpGi_yT3q1Y-fi8phD_gIGlkx7etd1oW5A9n0HilhIhR5nGDXAgovY4G9CaGIEAJ06cYBahxK7v4RJNmDkikbveceAzngxvC8QizgWyHul19n482qjTFGClod82CrAJ5ql/s1600/DSCN2038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5i2mN1cFAxSGpGi_yT3q1Y-fi8phD_gIGlkx7etd1oW5A9n0HilhIhR5nGDXAgovY4G9CaGIEAJ06cYBahxK7v4RJNmDkikbveceAzngxvC8QizgWyHul19n482qjTFGClod82CrAJ5ql/s400/DSCN2038.JPG" t$="true" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="300" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_c7hypd="131">We made our own candy bouquets. We hot glued florists foam from the Dollar Tree and placed lollipops, gum on toothpicks, and wrapped smarties with the black and white paper (it looks like cow print....lol) into the foam.</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="327" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNIy8QdSTHD168QYTFiwuJ5kd_uyI8mtejz-vHGQwEYc_txoSVH2m6CYg7TAt5738K2siMKm1CjDWBEL9hIxukcZhhyphenhyphensOq6vE_BUgSqNqL1Id5nFFdSpShfUi9a7MY52juj7WzChYzC9hq/s1600/DSCN2039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNIy8QdSTHD168QYTFiwuJ5kd_uyI8mtejz-vHGQwEYc_txoSVH2m6CYg7TAt5738K2siMKm1CjDWBEL9hIxukcZhhyphenhyphensOq6vE_BUgSqNqL1Id5nFFdSpShfUi9a7MY52juj7WzChYzC9hq/s400/DSCN2039.JPG" t$="true" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="327" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_c7hypd="148">I opted to do finger foods only, so we made two different types of cupcakes and added a monogram cupcake pick. I tried to find only black and white food....it was more difficult than what I thought!!</div><div closure_uid_c7hypd="148"><br />
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</div><div closure_uid_c7hypd="149">More cupcakes.....we cut large squares of black and white paper to break up some of the white of the tablecloths. I also printed out place cards to label all of the food....no need to doubt what kind of cupcakes your eating or flavor of dip.</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="381" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGb0LtvT96TAdQSC14hiYIYaF_7DBdFHvq1XaBKPqs8UvP08aOan3SRp0UhjhihNvhAh46auTgsyqLNf_p3-sHCzCmS9OISVksXH9nrI4vk5niNpC_WXlJrnDZP27vp9nBv0wp-ya3VCEM/s1600/DSCN2041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGb0LtvT96TAdQSC14hiYIYaF_7DBdFHvq1XaBKPqs8UvP08aOan3SRp0UhjhihNvhAh46auTgsyqLNf_p3-sHCzCmS9OISVksXH9nrI4vk5niNpC_WXlJrnDZP27vp9nBv0wp-ya3VCEM/s400/DSCN2041.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="381" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_c7hypd="150">Here is a small niche which happened to be the only place with a plug in....use what you have I suppose. I turned it into the area for the "hot foods". We had chili, chips, and cheese. We made the banner and of course more roses.</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="408" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz3CAOzonZBtIGSrxTzyjgpO6VjiyMFGEQz2U_XALSQyhrYIG99MIf_yJPusLcAHrm9UwpNva6-bRkUHqWML8wbu5ohFVoQ_YNeqmqWfYGNh8l14byAJ1sYoeVsTbWqL8TjJ6ae0N2RUut/s1600/DSCN2053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz3CAOzonZBtIGSrxTzyjgpO6VjiyMFGEQz2U_XALSQyhrYIG99MIf_yJPusLcAHrm9UwpNva6-bRkUHqWML8wbu5ohFVoQ_YNeqmqWfYGNh8l14byAJ1sYoeVsTbWqL8TjJ6ae0N2RUut/s400/DSCN2053.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="408" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_c7hypd="151">I took the birthday girl outdoors for a photo shoot the day before. I made her a hair bow and matching flowers to go on her shirt. We also used the paper roses we prepared for the party. We dressed her following the black, white, and pink theme. I also used ribbon that I picked up at a yard sale to make rosettes to use on the front of the tables.</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="435" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJgZKAmLCdQ6zdzPYCgo1VlJijMWlTViKqpUQ7Swi6JFHZUpcDxu4B-v826qWhGAvjERjzVySXZ4ubmRiA9oHiNUo0psyb3tIrhWLOV8ZxBgMMctYi-mum4DtqTAxUDZimQvF2gocIb_EM/s1600/DSCN2045.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJgZKAmLCdQ6zdzPYCgo1VlJijMWlTViKqpUQ7Swi6JFHZUpcDxu4B-v826qWhGAvjERjzVySXZ4ubmRiA9oHiNUo0psyb3tIrhWLOV8ZxBgMMctYi-mum4DtqTAxUDZimQvF2gocIb_EM/s400/DSCN2045.JPG" t$="true" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="435" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_c7hypd="153">Here are our custom boards we made from wrapping paper, streamers, and a pizza box. I also had a few extra pictures and used those as well.</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="462" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcG3o3S5QkqiX_MSGoeM3_mVCnLlPIzepyCC2FTagq-n6JnQH1EQoumIjdxyIkhlOQfbDQO9ly_mGK1aRZRPNw4NenqgO7OSAdfJ_UHpg_apDfLxcz_IZP_TkG1FA4WH5WIftXQP8-cnS/s1600/DSCN2063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcG3o3S5QkqiX_MSGoeM3_mVCnLlPIzepyCC2FTagq-n6JnQH1EQoumIjdxyIkhlOQfbDQO9ly_mGK1aRZRPNw4NenqgO7OSAdfJ_UHpg_apDfLxcz_IZP_TkG1FA4WH5WIftXQP8-cnS/s400/DSCN2063.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="462" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_c7hypd="154">I wanted to fix up a dress up area for them to use to take pictures. I thought I would do a photo shoot and post them on Facebook. Let's just say the boys had SO much fun with feather boas and pink party hats!!! I should have covered the table and kind've wanted a mirror...but there was only so much time. </div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="507" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2_SfSPeSaaZDZ8WNWAtkhCeACEBQUOBkmIHiDxfUVxlCPis7A3-Lq9F0pa1cJ4HHBVjvNLGwYqvGcYGs2cRV4BxvPya4Z7fg1EjTVBt1YPEnslUko5Eweh20-V15qrbnmrPIF472_bK8u/s1600/DSCN2049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2_SfSPeSaaZDZ8WNWAtkhCeACEBQUOBkmIHiDxfUVxlCPis7A3-Lq9F0pa1cJ4HHBVjvNLGwYqvGcYGs2cRV4BxvPya4Z7fg1EjTVBt1YPEnslUko5Eweh20-V15qrbnmrPIF472_bK8u/s400/DSCN2049.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="507" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_c7hypd="155">Here is the backdrop for the photo shoot quick, simple, and easy!!!! More streamers and wrapping paper.</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="534" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_tOQ9xb28JpaLrKz6SYwuka3_Odhl8vDYdp3XRCOWurwTyt8SGBRbfd7E4ych0spWr3z8C2tX0OkkcRWT7pdUiAutC-ZzPke3G70yxS4Hn7KqAHrMDFxFkXEqo3M6RbaRDJo2IP8JH1k/s1600/DSCN2050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_tOQ9xb28JpaLrKz6SYwuka3_Odhl8vDYdp3XRCOWurwTyt8SGBRbfd7E4ych0spWr3z8C2tX0OkkcRWT7pdUiAutC-ZzPke3G70yxS4Hn7KqAHrMDFxFkXEqo3M6RbaRDJo2IP8JH1k/s400/DSCN2050.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="534" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_c7hypd="156">The birthday girl ready for her close up!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a closure_uid_c7hypd="159" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPsprDQP8DF1pClCZK5DIZTmegGGsX4XAR9tb7660OId_r6CW5lRfAyPspvDIK-vRa6J-gkonwYgOKil-6vVtaS-bNhPx5MFoH7MZnVVAQznarV-tnAdnPc-QdgsVCM1TlVwrdgBjMTFxO/s1600/FSCN2025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPsprDQP8DF1pClCZK5DIZTmegGGsX4XAR9tb7660OId_r6CW5lRfAyPspvDIK-vRa6J-gkonwYgOKil-6vVtaS-bNhPx5MFoH7MZnVVAQznarV-tnAdnPc-QdgsVCM1TlVwrdgBjMTFxO/s320/FSCN2025.JPG" t$="true" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="535" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thankfully we can use all of her party decor for her bedroom. Can't wait to hang the roses up in her room...did I mention I love those???</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_c7hypd="535" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How do people do these grand parties??? I thought I had everything figured out....I can't imagine how people do these completly over the top parties!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, off to bed...busy week ahead!!!</div></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-4285108593810854242011-07-27T22:16:00.000-07:002011-07-27T22:16:05.796-07:00God's Blessings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="420"> I can't believe I'm going to say it.....but, I've found something way more important than blogging!!!! </div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="420"> Yes, it's true!!!! ( I never thought I would say it either).</div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="420">Sometimes I am amazed by the blessings God throws our way. We had the pleasure of keeping this little guy for a few days!!! </div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="420"><br />
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</div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="427"> Isn't he just adorable??? I forgot what it was like to have an active 3 yr. old around. Needless to say there were a few days I was exhausted. We have had so much fun with him. We have played.</div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="427"><br />
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</div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="428"> But have also found moments of quiet time. My oldest daughter is reading to him.....right now it's his favorite. We took turns reading about "spooky noises".....we read the same book several times. I truly forgot about reading the same book over and over and over again. It's funny how certain things come back to you.</div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="428"><br />
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</div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="429"> He's a keeper!!! Can't wait to go pick him up for another visit. We're all counting down the days til Friday to see him again.</div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="429"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We're getting a lot accomplished between visits. It's almost party time. </div><div class="separator" closure_uid_kyxkgc="476" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't believe I've used an enter bottle of white glue. I thought these things lasted forever!!!!</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_kyxkgc="476" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="447"> I've made a banner.</div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="447"><br />
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</div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="448"> Rosettes.</div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="448"><br />
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</div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="449"> Decorative boards....and paper roses for party time.</div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="449"><br />
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</div><div align="center">I've been so busy no time for blogging.</div><div align="center">I hope to post party pics soon. </div><div align="center">My youngest daughter is so excited with all of the party decor. </div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="452" style="text-align: center;">It's been fun spending special time with her creating.</div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="452" style="text-align: center;">Hope you're having a great week......</div><div closure_uid_kyxkgc="452" style="text-align: center;">I'm hoping to survive a weekend of little one and partying tweens!!!!</div></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-59320852179203239782011-07-18T13:14:00.000-07:002011-07-18T13:14:21.968-07:00A Few ProjectsI thought I would share a few projects today. I have been so busy and seriously slacking on blog duty!!<br />
First I will show you paint before and afters. My daughter thought I was insane for buying this little step ladder. It was only $1.00.<br />
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</div> Here is the after. I think it's an adorable display piece now. I'm thinking of adding a couple of shelves for display.<br />
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</div>The sewing drawer in the background had some great detail. It's a repro so I didn't feel guilty about the paint.<br />
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</div> The after!!! I just did a dry brush technique one it. I wanted to age it a little.<br />
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</div> Here is a tray full of graphics from <a href="http://the%20graphics%20fairy/">The Graphics Fairy</a>. I spent so much time on there one day I had to stop myself!!! I spent hours looking at all of the wonderful graphics.<br />
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</div> A super inexpensive jar I purchased at a yard sale with a dog label for doggie biscuits!!! I love this label!<br />
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</div> A glittered tag!<br />
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</div> I printed half a page of these crowns out, cut them, glued them onto a piece of card stock, then glittered around the edge. I love crowns and glitter!!!<br />
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</div> I printed this graphic, cut it out and glued it to the bucket. The bucket is rusty and has no bottom but I think I can hang it up, or fill it with berries or grapevine and it would be cute. I may distress the image to darken it a little more.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, as you can see I've been finishing projects. Just haven't had a lot of time to post. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Between VBS and birthdays I've been booked up!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My "baby" turns 11 today!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Where does the time go???</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy B-Day Myleigh!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have more projects to share later!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a great week!</div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-2789189187894042402011-07-16T05:20:00.000-07:002011-07-16T05:20:58.813-07:00See The Beauty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaKAqAk9CkjYMi1l7ZJaBCeG9vK1Q4fuazWxpZQbwO3ISy2Qa4giqrO-oxpbxyUq8Yo-hGKlkn20Nj6T8CkzqdL8m5_UyqMJsOqLPRknGU6gdgIDMCFo9wMOjzKiargqf8DOxjfGQi2In/s1600/DSCN1727.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaKAqAk9CkjYMi1l7ZJaBCeG9vK1Q4fuazWxpZQbwO3ISy2Qa4giqrO-oxpbxyUq8Yo-hGKlkn20Nj6T8CkzqdL8m5_UyqMJsOqLPRknGU6gdgIDMCFo9wMOjzKiargqf8DOxjfGQi2In/s400/DSCN1727.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't it funny how sometimes you grow up with certain places you forget to see the beauty in them?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is one of two of falls at our state park. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It looks like a lagoon in a movie scene.</div><br />
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</div>It's not very big but, I remember swimming here when I was young. The water is always cool even in the middle of summer.<br />
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</div>The way the water cascades down...the sunlight. It was beautiful. I've always loved it here but, noticed it's beauty today.<br />
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</div>In times past if you were very still the little minnows would come and nibble your toes.....talk about giggly girls!!!<br />
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I even saw beauty in a tree covered in moss.<br />
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</div>and thankful. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in life I don't stop to look.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was a day for appreciating nature!</div><br />
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</div> I hope you can go outside and appreciate the beauty you've been blessed with!!!<br />
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</div> This is the frame that (up until recently) held the marriage certificate. I think this print fits much better!<br />
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</div> Here is another of the prints I scored for $4.00!! Still can't believe I found these for such a great price!!! Aren't they darling?<br />
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</div> And this little guy!! I found him at Goodwill for $2.00. He will be covered soon....poor thing!!! I see a fresh coat of paint for the entire piece!! The mat is metal....I can't wait to finish. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you are having a wonderful week....mine has been BUSY!!! Some days I would like to have a happy medium. I'm either too busy or not busy enough!!!!</div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-66233083541726945022011-07-10T12:28:00.000-07:002011-07-10T12:28:44.671-07:00More Fun Weekend FindsI didn't realize how much I brought home. Isn't it funny you carry everything inside and it doesn't seem like you bought very much. Now, it looks as though I bought A LOT (after I said I was going to tone it down)!! Moving on.....<br />
I bought both of these drawers for $3.00. One is real and one is fake....can you tell which is which?<br />
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</div>Other than the prints these were the finds of the day!!! I love this stuff!!! I sat in the car and looked at them over and over again. Does anyone else do that? You get so excited about "new toys" you ogle them in the car for miles down the road? I've been waiting to find a great deal on keys.....this entire lot of goodies was $1.00!!!<br />
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</div>I love my pink for Christmas and it's somewhat hard to find.....this darling Santa had an original price tag of $25.00......I got him for $.25!!!! Not bad (Merry Christmas to me in July)!!!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally, (I'm sure you were wondering if it was ever going to end) this lovely candle holder was $1.00. I had found one at Hobby Lobby recently and wouldn't pay their price for it! This one will do just fine!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div> This small planter was $.25 I wish I had known things were $.25 BEFORE I checked out I would have found more stuff!!!<br />
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</div> This cute basket was $1.00 I thought it would make a great basket for garden tools, especially paired with the cute $.25 table cloth.<br />
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</div> My obsession with vintage prints!!! I cannot tell you how much I love vintage prints!!! I drove 3 hours last year to find more prints and was devastated to find they were all destroyed by rain the year before!!! I wanted to scream out NOOOOOOOO in the middle of the flea market (but barely managed to contain myself....ha ha). I paid $3.00 for the ones at the flea market and found this one and two others today for $4.00 each.<br />
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</div> I thought this wooden ladder would be adorable painted white (of course) and placed outside with shelves. I always need more storage, even outdoors. <br />
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</div> This wonderful metal tray was $.25. I can't wait to paint it white and maybe put sheet music on it?? I'll have to weigh all of my options before I decide.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> These pillows were a steal....I got 5 pillows for $3.00. I may put slipcovers on them so I can use them for summer and winter. They are very pretty!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's all for now. Believe it or not I have more to share!!!! I'm so excited about upcoming projects. I guess this will keep me busy for another couple of days! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you had good luck as well!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-40299893388932559742011-07-08T03:21:00.000-07:002011-07-08T12:26:49.055-07:00Major Graham MansionI discovered this house on the Internet while looking for things to do on a family outing. I couldn't wait to go visit a mansion!!!! I was so excited!!! This is what I saw!!! Isn't it beautiful!!!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9ovAcYmdpxoGmJrJO-OLcwhkCwyYp6-EaAx2Fu8nJdH9TH4W8GpXqz7tBNO25mroMU4NTMeB-HjwoEYahBTi1sxWm8hcH25geTXQGXKfbjlAmtr7U2nOMNx_lPXsfHmonBdXqigO_tap/s1600/DSCN1526.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9ovAcYmdpxoGmJrJO-OLcwhkCwyYp6-EaAx2Fu8nJdH9TH4W8GpXqz7tBNO25mroMU4NTMeB-HjwoEYahBTi1sxWm8hcH25geTXQGXKfbjlAmtr7U2nOMNx_lPXsfHmonBdXqigO_tap/s320/DSCN1526.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the side view and actually what you walk upon. The white part is the original and the brick was added later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkvIiZXpzIPV8Z2TPZh92nQI3wm0QlZIp_16jyC2krGCIOSregWDri2QqSakoc-LhwLOxmQM5lpc1vUTZtIl1rRrYywCix7-tGMnEb_VM9GVn4Y1x5mQZ-9Rj-NBKbhk69pNSMDoQcygx/s1600/DSCN1493.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkvIiZXpzIPV8Z2TPZh92nQI3wm0QlZIp_16jyC2krGCIOSregWDri2QqSakoc-LhwLOxmQM5lpc1vUTZtIl1rRrYywCix7-tGMnEb_VM9GVn4Y1x5mQZ-9Rj-NBKbhk69pNSMDoQcygx/s320/DSCN1493.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the architecture!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkdnVX71NxTRN7GHUmaL2uqSzWJYTBAQ1T7-8w2DUP2jppjuJ45Im5BHo16YxrC3RQXEdfJzIhD625_6H5URmfptBR-Ia52j8-ibCaqMqClBkDxUcmTU0c_sl6dPQSQjW6jabKS-JC-eTF/s1600/DSCN1517.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkdnVX71NxTRN7GHUmaL2uqSzWJYTBAQ1T7-8w2DUP2jppjuJ45Im5BHo16YxrC3RQXEdfJzIhD625_6H5URmfptBR-Ia52j8-ibCaqMqClBkDxUcmTU0c_sl6dPQSQjW6jabKS-JC-eTF/s320/DSCN1517.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> I like this view...the columns in the front are iron.<br />
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Joining Cindy @ <a href="http://my%20romantic%20home/">My Romantic Home</a> for Show and Tell Friday!!!!Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-68126338497961093442011-07-01T05:55:00.000-07:002011-07-01T05:55:57.538-07:00Free Makeovers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> Here is day three of how curtains and accessories can change the look of a room. You may remember this look from winter. It's not that I had to have this color.....I found a killer deal on these curtains and loved them!!! I think they were $3.99 per pair!!! That's $8.00 to cover the entire window!!! They are really pretty although they didn't really fit my "white" theme. Just a few adjustments and ........<br />
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</div> I used darker pictures, and candle sconces.<br />
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</div> Darker accessories.<br />
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</div> And a few antique pieces to finish the look.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next are a set of curtains I adore. I bought this fabric and made the curtains to imitate curtains I found in a book. It was a huge sewing project (and my room looks NOTHING like the inspiration)!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div> The brighter curtains needed brighter accessories.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I mixed the brighter shades with gold.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now for the present look. I wanted a touch of elegance and thought "wow, with ALL of this <strike>junk</strike> stuff surely I have enough to achieve a look I'll love".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sheer curtain panels all purchased from thrift store bag sales or yard sales.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div> Have I found it? Candelabras...are always a favorite.<br />
(this candelabra was $.25 at a yard sale recently, the mirror free from friend, the small candle lamp free, it belonged to my grandmother)<br />
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</div> Sparkles and glass....yes, I'm liking that.<br />
(Ice bucket $5.00, glass bottle $2.00, frames clearance from Dollar General complete with mats from Dollar Tree and prints from The Graphics Fairy).<br />
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</div> A different arrangement on the wall. <br />
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</div> I may like this too!!!!<br />
I wanted different....and it's different!!!! I used a shelf I recently purchased for $.50. Curtains panels were free from a friend. The shadow boxes were clearance finds at Family Dollar for $1.00. I painted them and changed the contents of the boxes. I also painted the frames. The tray was really inexpensive too.<br />
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Hope you are achieving great looks for less!!!!<br />
Have a great weekend!!!!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Linking up with Cindy @ <a href="http://my%20romantic%20home/">My Romantic Home</a> for Show and Tell Friday!!!!!</div></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-28874102102961001762011-06-30T09:59:00.000-07:002011-06-30T09:59:09.610-07:00Living Green & Pink<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Here are more changes in my living room to prove changing out curtains and accessories can make a HUGE difference.</div><div style="text-align: center;">First, green. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div> Lots of greenery and spring colors.<br />
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</div> A cottage feel. Bright and airy.<br />
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</div> I love this paint by number my grandmother painted and gave to me. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For look #2......think pink!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What girl doesn't need a little pink every now and again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div> A floral print picture in pinks (purchased at a flea mk. for $15)<br />
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</div> Pink curtains and accessories. <br />
(Curtains were cheap from yard sale....these are the curtains I turned inside out because the fabric was prettier....sometimes it's better to think outside the box).<br />
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</div> Pink candles.<br />
(candle holders were an after Christmas Wal Mart find.....I painted them white)<br />
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</div> The small picture and box were recent Hobby Lobby finds....80% off!!!<br />
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I'm sharing more looks tomorrow....how much stuff do I actually have?????</div></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-25815616870912847432011-06-28T21:19:00.000-07:002011-06-28T21:19:07.171-07:00A Study In White<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I wanted to take some of this week and share what changing curtains and a few accessories can do. It takes very little money (thankfully I am a hoarder and created all the looks from this week for free).<br />
Look #1<br />
Here are my white curtains with pink and ruffle trim <br />
(these curtains are actually sheets purchased from Wal-Mart...I just added the floral trim and ruffles).<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lots of cottage elements....floral framed print and plates.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(All purchased from yard sales).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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More florals and flowers. <br />
(Everything here besides the lamp were purchases from yard sales or flea markets)<br />
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</div> Birds nest was free.....love anything free!!!<br />
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</div>Look #2<br />
Here are solid white curtains. Straight panels....(if you'll remember these are the ones I picked up at the bag sale for $1.00....they look so much better after they were ironed).<br />
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</div> A really quick wall make over. Changing one picture and adding a different kind of plate makes a huge difference. All items here (minus the hook and flowers) were also purchased from yard sales.<br />
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</div> A view from the other side. All of the furniture was purchased second hand. Why pay full price when you can buy used and buy twice as much!!!<br />
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</div> I wanted to simplify this grouping to keep from competing with the other table. The mirror was free from a friend. I did buy the feathers new but they were 50% off on sale.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">That's if for today. Tune in tomorrow to see more looks with color!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm joining Kathleen @ <a href="http://faded%20charm/">Faded Charm</a> for White Wednesday!!!</div></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-60149208152463436832011-06-28T06:31:00.000-07:002011-06-28T06:31:51.302-07:00Quick Update II<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I'm so glad I've finished more projects!!! Yay!!! This is a box I picked up at a yard sale for nearly nothing. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div> It included a bow, a tag, and tissue paper.<br />
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</div> I printed out graphics from <a href="http://the%20graphics%20fairy/">The Graphics Fairy</a> cut them out and glued them on with regular white glue.<br />
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</div> So bright and fresh.<br />
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</div> I picked a couple of these up from a friend of mine. I bought one for a $1.00 and she gave me the other.<br />
I thought they had so much potential.<br />
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</div> First a chalkboard. This sticker came from the Dollar Tree, and I added leftover paper.<br />
My youngest has claimed this one...thankfully I have a spare!!!<br />
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</div> Next is a Victorian look. This was created from leftover wallpaper border and scrapbook paper.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think these have so many possibilities. Thankfully they have a slot in the top and I can change colors, styles, and especially for the holidays!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a great day!</div><div align="center"></div></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-55833311506974229112011-06-27T11:57:00.000-07:002011-06-27T11:57:23.702-07:00Quick Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hope you're having a great Monday. I did manage to finish up a project. Mark one more off the list. This is a handbag I picked up at a bag sale so cost was near nothing. I made the embellishment from leftovers of other projects.<br />
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</div> Here is the after. I made three large ruffles, gathered them, and used hot glue to attach them. I wanted the edges to fray to give it a more casual, messy look. I cut the first strip smaller and gathered it in the center to top it off. I may add a small piece of ribbon to cover my thread and add a little more color. I haven't decided yet.<br />
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</div> A look at the back.<br />
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</div>At least I managed to get SOMETHING accomplished today!!! Time for a quick nap....giggle!!!!!</div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-90400766405232198542011-06-24T19:02:00.000-07:002011-06-24T19:02:36.067-07:00Inspiration<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been looking through back issues of Country Living Magazine. My mom inherited 4 boxes of them!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted to share some of the wonderful rooms I've discovered.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't this one amazing? A chandy, columns, and iron elements!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beautiful!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the simple elegance of this room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's so beautiful but, even if I had it.....it would have lots more stuff!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm loving the pink. Makes me want pink everywhere!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Again a chandy and columns!!! I'm loving the lavish linens paired with the rusticity of the ceiling and walls!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div> Well, that's it for today....wanted to post more but, I'm having loading issues. <br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Hope you have a great weekend!!!!</div></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-11431531391401075142011-06-23T18:29:00.000-07:002011-06-23T18:29:58.062-07:00Slim Pickins<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Sales were few and far between last weekend. Needless to say I was very disappointed but, seeming hubby and myself were out for Father's Day/ His Birthday I guess all in all not too bad. I hope he enjoys our finds....giggle!!! I found this lamp at an antique mall for $5.00. It even came with the bird poo covered shade....yuck!! Why wouldn't you at least clean it up...c'mon people...really? Anyway I have yet to bleach it and I'm going to recover it with what? I'm not sure yet. As I looked at the lamp I realized it was much older than I thought and metal instead of resin. <br />
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</div> Next at the same antique mall I found these flowers. I've had my eye on them for a while now. They are as tall as my lamp (although it's difficult to tell in the pic). They are in a mesh cone which is very cottage looking. I'm very happy with my $7.00 purchase. I'm thinking of a bird's nest and some honeysuckle vine to finish it off.<br />
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</div> And last is another new handbag. It's a Burberry bag and will be adorable to carry this winter with a sweater. It was $3.00.<br />
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</div>Thankfully the day wasn't a total bust. I did manage to swing by Hobby Lobby and find a few more goodies at 80% off. Let's just say I went a little crazy in there....it made up for the lack of sales for the day!!!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Shopping!</div></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-34918282537996111422011-06-22T19:18:00.000-07:002011-06-22T19:22:54.600-07:00Maybe The Tag Really Did Mean Dry Clean Only<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Sometimes we don't follow rules. It's just a fact of life where crafting and decorating are concerned. If we always followed the rules we would never be different or unique. On the other hand sometimes rules are there for a reason....hmmm,.....imagine that. I found these panels at a bag sale and had to have them. Two <strong>huge panels</strong>!!! Enough to go across my entire picture window in my living room. I was able to purchase these for $1.00!!! Lined white drapes for a buck!!! Score!!!<br />
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The only problem was they were a little dingy. I did check the tag and it said "Dry Clean Only". I wonder why? What could it hurt? They were only a dollar...would it be the end of the world? No. Well, it obviously said it for a reason....look how they've drawn up!!! Yikes!!! (oh my, I did just use the word yikes)<br />
I guess you live and learn. Maybe this will be an opportunity to sew something across the bottom.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also wanted to share a project I've been working on. This is a cabinet behind my bathroom door. It's been here since I was a little girl. I did add the shelves over top but I'm in desperate need of storage. So I arranged, and rearranged and nothing worked (insert lots of frustration here). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I remembered seeing a set of shelves in a shop belonging to a friend of mine (please excuse the messy background). I decided to buy the shelves for $15.00 and make them work. So, I brought them home, in listed hubby to help (thankfully no vein that day....tee hee hee), cut them off to fit the cabinet exactly, and put them all back together again. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found this piece at a yard sale for $1.00 which I knew would be the perfect size.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found and old board and added a couple of other architectural pieces to the ends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have crown moulding to add to the top and need to paint everything out. But, girls came home and I had to move all of the furniture back into place for right now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Total cost for the project....$16.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div> I think I love it!!! I love all of the extra display space.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis6G4cHQYZPqke1w-8SZi3WqM5r_K9j6xT1SJdv6EPXQFVwriP2sC-8Faf4Wtwfs_d1hXWrkXsIccpkIlHbkZ7BBJMMh6_lzNqK-_llfS27IGTUvrC9NIAjE4JEyDd3epUV3drqr2QPaPU/s1600/DSCN1255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis6G4cHQYZPqke1w-8SZi3WqM5r_K9j6xT1SJdv6EPXQFVwriP2sC-8Faf4Wtwfs_d1hXWrkXsIccpkIlHbkZ7BBJMMh6_lzNqK-_llfS27IGTUvrC9NIAjE4JEyDd3epUV3drqr2QPaPU/s400/DSCN1255.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now where can I use more shelves?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Joining Faded Charm for White Wednesday</div></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-48788093065985882542011-06-21T05:34:00.000-07:002011-06-21T05:34:01.204-07:00Do You Ever Wonder WHY?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you ever begin a project and wonder why? Why did I EVER think this was a good idea?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What was I thinking?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, with all of my spare time last week I began this project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Why? I don't know....boredom? Stupidity?....(that's more like it....ha ha!!!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyway, this is my lovely bathroom floor.....(I do clean the floors but had just moved a cabinet out).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1970's flooring. It's been on the floor since it was built.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LVRdZWyL7dr-wEg7fhh1VzsFqRKtvIPCkgiE4Plq8VXhGc78V67YbpH_K_9ukvFveReVfWe8WIHdeQjqVxTkjllaWxvg2UoTj7FmZBBV8vMq6PdU5r1XDYYzthUFf55uIXXE8R_f413p/s1600/DSCN1197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LVRdZWyL7dr-wEg7fhh1VzsFqRKtvIPCkgiE4Plq8VXhGc78V67YbpH_K_9ukvFveReVfWe8WIHdeQjqVxTkjllaWxvg2UoTj7FmZBBV8vMq6PdU5r1XDYYzthUFf55uIXXE8R_f413p/s320/DSCN1197.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> What makes it worse....it's a combination of different floor tiles. The lovely 1970's yellowish with peel and stick brick look tiles!!! Isn't it lovely? <br />
My bright idea was to peel all of the tile up because there are hard wood underneath (I did check).<br />
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So off to the store for a chemical. I bought a can and brought it home....I actually read directions and followed them (yes, I guess there is a first time for everything). It didn't work!!! I was so upset.<br />
So I used a putty knife to peel things up piece by piece used the gun, melted the tar, listened to the fire alarm go off, and scraped, scraped, and scraped some more.....yuck!!!! It's horrible. After leaving a damp mop on the floor overnight (by mistake) I figured out plain ol water does the trick. Who knew?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I guess you live and learn. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm off to wet and scrape more floors....hopefully I'll see you soon!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361180505387123895.post-36696330759647811832011-06-14T05:13:00.000-07:002011-06-14T05:13:52.140-07:00If You Can Finish This Post<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hmm, today's post.....I'll begin with the weekend. NOT GOOD. Coming from a family of mechanics....it's natural to replace things on your own cars. Mine needed the brakes changed (Do things go smooth when hubby works on things?.....NEVER). It's funny though.....when my hubby gets aggravated there is a vein that literally pops out on his forehead. (I would have taken a picture but, Even <strong>I </strong>am not that brave). The little daughter and I witnessed the "vein" all weekend. Let's just say <em>not too pleasant. </em><br />
I did find a yard sale while my mom and myself were one our way to the store (you were right LV...didn't last very long)!!!!! These yard sale finds shouldn't <strong>really </strong>count because I didn't go "yard saleing" on purpose.....it was an accident. <br />
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</div> I picked up all of these finds on a table after she told me EVERYTHING ON THE TABLE was $.25.<br />
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</div> So, with the $5.00 coupon in hand to take to the store I only really saved $4.25 with my extra purchases!!!<br />
Only me!!!!<br />
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</div> On to yard sale finds from 2 weeks ago. I forgot to post these!!!! Monday wasn't any better. <strong>BOTH</strong> my girls are gone w/grandparents this week!!! Not only that.....husband has had to work extra long hrs. Dream for some.....NOT FOR ME!!!! It has been horrible. I threatened to latch on to my 10yr olds leg and beg her not to go....(although thinking it was a great plan...I didn't)!!!<br />
(By the way entire set of curtains....$.50)<br />
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</div> My family should <strong>REALLY </strong>know better than to leave me alone for that long. I've not changed major furniture around in the house for going on 2yrs now (due to the fact I was in school and too busy)......but this week......<br />
Not good!!! I moved.....moved furniture again.....moved a third time......gotten aggravated because my vision didn't work out the way I had planned....and refused to move it back.<br />
(Cute bag....came in a bag at a $5.00 bag sale...perfect to take to yard sales)<br />
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</div> So, yes I have furniture in the middle of my living room....a path through the house.....for NOTHING!!! I guess I'm going to go buy a shelf (just so happens I have one in mind already) but, until then....I will leave the path of destruction alone.<br />
(another bag sale find)<br />
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</div> I've been in one of my moods this week. So I'm going to eat and drink my sorrows away.....(No not that!!!!)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">A Mountain Dew and finish my Snickers......What Were You Thinking?....tee hee hee</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh by the way for those of you who actually finished this post....you really are true friends and I love you and thank you for it!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">If you get bored...I'm here....</div><div style="text-align: center;">All week.....</div><div style="text-align: center;">Alone!!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Have a great Tuesday!</div></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15649636780429649625noreply@blogger.com7