tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81127860587246700022024-03-20T07:19:59.005-04:00Tres ChereTres Cherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13787065660409106489noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112786058724670002.post-57206333787637895952012-01-12T14:03:00.002-05:002012-01-12T14:03:45.248-05:00We're Back!<div>
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Hello everyone! We are so happy to be back after a very long break. We are refreshed and ready to begin the new year! <div>
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We have many exciting projects planned for this year. Our focus this year will be on items we have rescued from the curb by turning them into something fabulous. With creativity and use of uncommon items, we hope to inspire our readers to think outside the box and at the same time create something beautiful for your home that doesn't cost a lot of money. </div>
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Here are some of our favorite curbside projects from last year. Most of the projects were less than $20.00, which will continue to be our goal for our projects this year. </div>
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We would like to Thank all of our faithful and awesome followers! Your positive comments truly inspire us each and everyday. Happy New Year! </div>
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</div>Tres Cherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13787065660409106489noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112786058724670002.post-30408309080448225502011-10-07T14:00:00.004-04:002011-10-11T12:29:32.910-04:00$5.00 Pet Costume<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Meet Oscar the Grouch..oops I mean Tiffany...my 4 year old Brussels Griffon...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SFzAtRP-b8w/TotkqgwOlgI/AAAAAAAAAsM/1sRs-lflO-4/s1600/16704582234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" kca="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SFzAtRP-b8w/TotkqgwOlgI/AAAAAAAAAsM/1sRs-lflO-4/s640/16704582234.jpg" width="402px" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">I used an old basket that my neighbor was throwing out, cut it down to fit and then spray painted it Brilliant Silver by Krylon (on sale at Hobby Lobby for 30% off) to mimic a trash can. Some items I already had on hand, black construction paper, orange ribbon and chalk paint was used to create the pennant flag. I purchased one can of green hair color from Walmart for $2.17 and gently sprayed Tiffany's hair. For her face, I sprayed it on my hands and then rubbed it on the hair near her eyes. </span><br />
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Our painted fabric zebra chair secured our spot! In case you missed the post click <a href="http://trescherechattel.blogspot.com/2011/09/hello-lover.html">here</a>. <br />
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</div>We found this old ladder on the side of the road. It was pretty rough but a coat of creamy white paint cleaned it right up. We added a plastic Halloween candy bucket with a potted plant and a pennant flag we created with fabric scraps and cardboard and the words "Boo" were written with a Sharpie.<br />
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We created a wreath using a bag of black beans, some fabric scraps, cardboard and LOTS of glue. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We used a Black Sharpie to add stripes to the white Heirloom pumpkins and the large orange pumpkins. </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;">Some fresh flowers in an old crate fill up the space under the chair. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">So there you have it. You can create a space using items found at the curb or by using what you already have on hand. The only items we purchased were the two large pumpkins and some fresh mums. Everything else we had on hand. Overall cost was less than $20.00. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">You know the song "Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend" from the movie Gentlemen Prefer Blonds? It's iconic. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Marilyn Monroe prefers Diamonds. We prefer the diamonds in the rough that we find at the Curb. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">To us "The Curb is a Girls Best Friend".</div><a name='more'></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I found this on the side of the road when I was on my way home from visiting my grandma. There was a whole pile of them but I only had time to grab one because I was stopped in the middle of two way road with my hazards on and a car was coming. EEK!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fs3zLit7TEw/ToAGiiJu2bI/AAAAAAAAApo/9HxgHts1tYU/s1600/16531796067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fs3zLit7TEw/ToAGiiJu2bI/AAAAAAAAApo/9HxgHts1tYU/s640/16531796067.jpg" width="368px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The window measured almost five feet tall and was painted a forest green color. Not our choice of color but it was wood had no damage and was in great condition. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I really didn't have an idea for the window when I picked it up until I found these two calendars at the Thrift Store for $1.00 each. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uPcjUDYXG98/ToAITUJ2sRI/AAAAAAAAApw/Fjm9zUi0Fnk/s1600/16531862451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="246px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uPcjUDYXG98/ToAITUJ2sRI/AAAAAAAAApw/Fjm9zUi0Fnk/s400/16531862451.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I immediately thought of my sister who worships Marilyn Monroe. She has at least four or five huge pieces of Marilyn Monroe artwork in her house plus books, cups and even bottles of Marilyn Monroe wine! These photos from the calendar would look gorgeous displayed in the window frame. Creating a piece of art for my sister would be perfect! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">After cleaning the window I used one tube of high gloss acrylic red craft paint to paint over the Forest Green. I did not sand or prime the frame because I was out of sandpaper and primer and didn't feel like going to the store. The craft paint adhered very nicely though. I only used one tube since I was going for a more distressed look. If you prefer full coverage I would recommend using 2-3 tubes of the craft paint. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I used a Cigar Box lid as my template to cut the photos out to be the same exact size. I traced around the cigar box with a pen and then cut the photos out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eWv37ZjwSNI/ToAG4RhcOOI/AAAAAAAAAps/IfqHlsxYNRM/s1600/16531816055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="400px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eWv37ZjwSNI/ToAG4RhcOOI/AAAAAAAAAps/IfqHlsxYNRM/s400/16531816055.jpg" width="323px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Self adhesive black photo corners were used on all four corners of every picture to mount the pictures and provide a more finished look. Once the corners were added, I used my hot glue gun to glue the back of the corners to the front of the windows. I really wanted to glue them to the back side but you could see the glue through the glass. Bummer!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n9vsFGYKfHU/ToHhAqKEOGI/AAAAAAAAAp4/U8WRmN_tyHM/s1600/16551390631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270px" kca="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n9vsFGYKfHU/ToHhAqKEOGI/AAAAAAAAAp4/U8WRmN_tyHM/s400/16551390631.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I had two of these distressed white decorative wood pieces in my garage. I simply hot glued them to the top and bottom of the window frame to add some interest and detail. . </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;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And that's it. Super easy! My sister loved it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Total cost of this project was $2.00. I had all of the other supplies on hand. Not too bad for a $2.00 piece of art. <br />
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<a href="http://www.lilluna.com/2011/10/lil-luna-link-party-45-kt-webb-giveaway.html">Lil Luna</a></div>Tres Cherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13787065660409106489noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112786058724670002.post-47496725346648036382011-09-26T00:35:00.011-04:002011-09-27T11:19:40.268-04:00Welcome to Crazy Town (My Garage Sale)<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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This past weekend I had a garage sale. The last time I had a garage sale was over three years ago. Yeah I know, can you imagine how much crap was in my garage? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here was my ad.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Garage Sale</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Saturday - Sunday 7:00 AM - ?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Vintage Items, Antiques, Household Decor, Furniture, etc.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Priced to go! I need room in my garage! I can't take it anymore!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pretty standard, right?</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">I am normally going to garage sales not hosting them so I had forgotten what it was like to be on the other side. So here are my own observations and stories about some..not all..of the people who came to my garage sale.<br />
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<b>The Break - O - Dawners </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">These are the people that show up at your house an hour before you open the garage door.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Remember my ad said 7:00 AM? I woke up late! I had my alarm set for 6:30 but didn't wake up until 6:50. I jumped out of bed and ran to the kitchen to make coffee. Guess what? No coffee! Grrrr! Now it was 6:55 AM. Crap! I grabbed my car keys and jumped in my car and as I was backing out of my driveway sure enough I could see out of the corner of my eye the cars slowly creeping toward my house. I didn't care though, they could wait 5 minutes. I needed my coffee STAT! I get back to the house and cars are lined up along the street. I'm thinking, awesome, I'm gonna make some money and get this crap outta my garage! </i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Later that morning, I could see my 17 year old daughter peeking at me though the kitchen window trying to get my attention. I opened the door to check on her. What's the matter honey? "What the heck?" she says. Some old guy and his wife rang the door bell ten times this morning and when I finally answered the door they asked if we were having a garage sale. What did you say? I said um yeah as soon as my mom gets back. What did they say? He said your ad said your garage sale started at 7:00 AM and we are here and it is 7:01 AM. I told him again, as soon as my mom gets back she will open the garage. He creeped me out so I closed the door. OMG! </i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Sure enough these same people came back a couple of hours later. The old man came up to me and said, "You know we were here at 7:00 this morning and you weren't open?" Oh, I'm sorry. I was 5 minutes late opening the doors because I over slept. "But your ad said 7:00 AM and we were here", he said. Um, ya I heard you mention that already and my daughter told me about you waking up our entire house by ringing the doorbell 10 times. But you said 7:00 AM and we were here. </i><br />
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<i>Deep breath, Angela....count to 10 and walk away. You have no idea how close I was to totally going OFF on him! But I didn't. I had customers. All I said to him was you need to get your Depends out of a wad and move on dude. Calm down....he didn't hear me...I mumbled it like a sassy teenager under my breath. </i><br />
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<i>You know what the icing on the cake was? They didn't buy a thing! I really believe they came back just to tell me that they were here at 7:00 and my doors weren't open. Get a life!</i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Granny Andretti</strong><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><em>Picture this, a 94 year woman who looks like a skinny version of the cartoon character Maxine. </em><br />
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<em>First of all she pulls up in a hoopty, which I could hear coming a mile away. She has probably owned this car since she bought it brand new back in the 1950's. </em><br />
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<em>This granny had a pep in her step. As she was speed walking up my driveway she said "Whatcha got?" while scanning my goods. I said "Whatcha looking for?" She said a stool, I have always wanted a stool, do you have a stool? I actually didn't have one out for sale but I liked her so offered to sell her one I had in my garage. How much, she said? How about $5.00? Nah, too much she said. Okay how about $3.00? Okay, I'll take it. </em><br />
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<em>She continued to look around and said, "How much for this pretty little lady?" I giggled and said for you $1.00. Okay, sold. If you missed my post about this pretty little lady click <a href="http://trescherechattel.blogspot.com/2011/08/heads-are-gonna-roll.html">HERE</a>. </em><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s9aK-auZHpQ/TksG8wNRvuI/AAAAAAAAATo/FASDRIAx2Z8/s1600/15863233450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="320px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s9aK-auZHpQ/TksG8wNRvuI/AAAAAAAAATo/FASDRIAx2Z8/s320/15863233450.jpg" width="260px" /></a></div><em></em><em>She paid for her purchases and I offered to carry her items to her car. As we were approaching the car which was basically abandoned in the middle of the street, she said "You like my parking job?" I said, it is awesome, I love it! She said I am 94 years old and ask me if I care. I laughed and said, well you have earned that right. She got in her car and started her hoopty up. As if I didn't smell already enough from working all day, I got a nice spritz of exhaust fumes blown all over me from Granny's car. I felt like I was at the dang NASCAR speedway! Before I could get two steps up my driveway, she peeled out like a bat outta hell and was gone just like that. POOF! I swear, it was the funniest thing ever and I almost peed my pants laughing so hard.</em> <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The Snoopers</strong><br />
These people don't understand what boundaries are. <br />
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<em>I designated an entire shelf in my garage with items that were not for sale. I even taped a sign to the shelf so there would be no confusion. </em><br />
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<em>So what would any normal person do? When no one was looking I placed this handsome looking fellow behind my sign and sat back and waited. </em><br />
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<em>An hour later, I heard a scream. Mission accomplished. </em><br />
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<strong>The Hem - N - Hawers</strong><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">People who fret over purchasing an item for 25 cents when they know deep deep down inside the price is a steal. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>I'm thinking to myself as I am painfully watching this guy fret over a plastic bowl, buy it already! Geez! You have been looking at it for 10 minutes now. It's only a quarter. Wait, here's a quarter, I will actually pay you to take it! I can't stand to witness this anymore. </i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Negotiators</b><br />
Points out every single flaw in the item they are interested in. Uses phrases like "Can you do any better?" or "This really isn't in my budget" would you be willing to take blah blah blah...and then proceed to offer a number that makes you want to say "Are you crazy lady?" After they have beat you down they drive off in their brand new 2011 Mercedes SUV.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Good Cop Bad Cop</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Husband and wife team. One is usually super friendly to distract you and the other is the buyer that is a tough negotiator. You fold and usually give in because you like the "Good Cop" and feel sorry for them for being married to the Bad Cop.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">So as you can see I had a very interesting weekend. Never a dull moment around here! I learned a lot about people and it was a good reminder for me to make sure I mind my manners when I go to garage sales. Nothing like being on the other side to give you that reality check. LOL</div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Until next time.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<img height="47px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/241/964F318E86192042290DB28F87C0EA18.png" width="320px" /></div>Tres Cherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13787065660409106489noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112786058724670002.post-80895722992281287312011-09-19T15:19:00.003-04:002011-09-25T20:19:12.755-04:00Warning!<div style="text-align: justify;">We wanted to send out a warning about a situation that happened to us last week. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Last week we were posting our projects to link parties we participate in every week. As we were scrolling through the projects that linked up we ran across this picture, which is our project, with a completely different title, "Moroccan Inspired Bench". Hmmm...</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Our post is titled <a href="http://trescherechattel.blogspot.com/2011/07/cover-your-cornhole.html">"Cover Your Cornhole".</a> I thought that was strange since this was a post we did back in late July. I clicked on it and it brought me to a site that was in either Russian or Greek. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">They stole our picture and posted it to the link party as their own! No reference back to us, no link, nothing. We have no idea if there are other pictures out there of ours that were stolen. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">I e-mailed the blog owner and of course received no response. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Please keep an eye out for your projects when posting at the weekly link parties. I don't know if this is a new trend or just an isolated incident. Better to be safe than sorry. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="47px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/241/964F318E86192042290DB28F87C0EA18.png" width="320px" /></div>Tres Cherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13787065660409106489noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112786058724670002.post-10592684974076030222011-09-14T15:08:00.003-04:002011-09-19T15:19:58.936-04:00Blog AwardsLast week we were awarded FOUR blog awards from the fabulous Tanya Anurag, author of <a href="http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2011/09/appreciation-is-always-appreciated.html">Kreative Korner</a>. Thank you so much for thinking of us. We truly appreciate you!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">We have chosen the following inspiring blogs. We know we are supposed to select only 10 but we are breaking the rules because we had 11 of you we wanted to feature. All of you are so creative and have really made a positive impact on us. Thank you all so much! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Stephanie of <a href="http://luxeboulevard.blogspot.com/2011/09/whatiwishiwore.html">Luxe Boulevard</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Good Time Charlie of <a href="http://redoux.blogspot.com/">Redoux</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Kassi & Kayli of <a href="http://trulylovelywiththelaneysisters.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-stashe-jar.html">Truly Lovely with the Laney Sisters</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. City Girl of <a href="http://corpgirl2.blogspot.coml/">Corp Girl</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Melissa of <a href="http://shabbyloco.blogspot.com/">Shabby Loco</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">6. Tara of <a href="http://thetrendytreehouse.blogspot.com/">The Trendy Treehouse</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">7. Nikki of <a href="http://thriftydecorating-nikkiw.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decorating</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">8. Jacqueline of <a href="http://www.mysimplehomelife.com/2011/09/hall-lamps-makeover-part-2-completed.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SimpleHomeLife+%28Simple+Home+Life%29">Simple Home Life</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">9. Megan @ <a href="http://www.polishthestars.com/">Polish the Stars</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">10. Cassie @ <a href="http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/">Primitive and Proper</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">11. Vanessa @ <a href="http://niftythriftythings.blogspot.com/">Nifty Thrifty Things</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="background-color: white;">1) Name your favorite colour?</strong></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Angela: Black</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Debbie: White</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="background-color: white;">2) Name your favorite song?</strong></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Angela: I have so many it would be hard to choose.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Debbie: Same here, too many to name.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="background-color: white;">3) Name your favorite dessert?</strong></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Angela: Molten Lava Cake with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Debbie: Anything with Toffee</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="background-color: white;">4) What wizzes you off at the moment?</strong></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Angela: The economy. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Debbie: The Economy and our Health Care system.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="background-color: white;">5) Your favorite pet?</strong></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Angela: Our dogs Roxie and Tiffany and our cat Jackson that has six toes!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Debbie: Our two Jack Russell Terriers Daisy & Rose and a cat that adopted me. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="background-color: white;">6) Black or White?</strong></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Angela: Black</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Debbie: White</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="background-color: white;">7) Your biggest fear?</strong></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Angela: Heights</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Debbie: Spiders</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="background-color: white;">8) Best Feature?</strong></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Angela: My eyes. They change colors from Blue to Green depending on my mood or what I am wearing.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Debbie: My green eyes. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><strong>9) Everyday attitude?</strong> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Angela: Have Fun. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Debbie: Be selfless.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="background-color: white;">10) What is perfection?</strong></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Angela: My husband and my two beautiful children. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Debbie: My Family.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="background-color: white;">11) Guilty Pleasure?</strong></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Angela: Venti Iced White Mocha w/ Soy Milk from Starbucks</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Debbie: A trip to the salon along with a facial and massage. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="background-color: white;">12) When you're upset you?</strong></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> Angela: Cry and call my mommy.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Debbie: Cry or take a long walk. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><b>(Related to the Versatile Blogger Award)</b></span></u></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Share Seven Things About Yourself</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
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<b><i>Angela</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. My day job is in Technology. </div><div style="text-align: center;">2. I have a lead foot when I drive. I get that from my mom. </div><div style="text-align: center;">3. I met my husband when I was 18 years old and 19 years later we are still so much in love.</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Tell me I can't do something and watch me do it! </div><div style="text-align: center;">5. When I am creating, I am VERY messy! </div><div style="text-align: center;">6. My favorite food is Sushi. </div><div style="text-align: center;">7. I love to travel. Our most memorable trips were to Amsterdam, London, Sicily and Malta. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Debbie</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. I have a lead foot. I passed it on to my daughters. </div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Both of my parents were adopted so my side of the family is very small. </div><div style="text-align: center;">3. I have a cat that I named DOG. </div><div style="text-align: center;">4. I am an animal lover. </div><div style="text-align: center;">5. I recently took a cruise to Mexico with my husband. It was amazing! </div><div style="text-align: center;">6. I have four beautiful grandchildren whom I adore. </div><div style="text-align: center;">7. I am an avid gardener. I love wandering through my gardens and enjoying the peacefulness of the outdoors. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations to the Winners!<br />
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<img height="47px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/241/964F318E86192042290DB28F87C0EA18.png" width="320px" /></div>Tres Cherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13787065660409106489noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112786058724670002.post-56347291380328259852011-09-13T23:39:00.027-04:002011-10-03T10:27:04.596-04:00Hello Lover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Where have you been all my life? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-adSwWp-ITk4/Tm-tOHzxpkI/AAAAAAAAAi4/0XuUDN6LuW8/s1600/16331874152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-adSwWp-ITk4/Tm-tOHzxpkI/AAAAAAAAAi4/0XuUDN6LuW8/s640/16331874152.jpg" width="480px" /></a></div>Waiting for me by the curb? Oh no, that's so sad. I know it is lonely out there. I will take you in.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>How about some roofing nails I found at Home Depot to dress you up? Shh....no one will know they aren't upholstery tacks. It can be our little secret.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I'm thinking zebra print is just what you need. One sec..let me grab a piece of chalk to outline the stripes. </div><br />
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</div>I will use my fabric paint brush and dip it in Satin Black by Krylon to fill in the lines. I'm not going to bother adding any fabric medium, you won't notice the difference. It will be crunchy either way.<br />
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</div>Feeling better yet, my love? No? You're tired? A little Espresso paint might wake you up. <br />
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You do look a little cold though. Let me find something to warm you up.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnI2pZ6cIlo/Tm9mlPW3LbI/AAAAAAAAAjY/BdlmgPIjWDI/s1600/16328254589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" rba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnI2pZ6cIlo/Tm9mlPW3LbI/AAAAAAAAAjY/BdlmgPIjWDI/s400/16328254589.jpg" width="300px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Are you warm now? I'm so sorry but the only fabric I could find was a fitted black sheet I had tucked away in my hall closet. It is very soft though. Attaching it with my staple gun will keep you nice and snug. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">How about some ribbon and a vintage button for your accessories? I will staple the ribbon under the fabric and sew the button on by hand. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Still a little chilly? Here's the rest of my sheet to keep you warm. No sewing required. I just removed the existing cover and tucked the sheet in nice and tight. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">How's that? Feel Better? Good. Now let me take a look at you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>WOW! </strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-adSwWp-ITk4/Tm-tOHzxpkI/AAAAAAAAAi4/0XuUDN6LuW8/s1600/16331874152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-adSwWp-ITk4/Tm-tOHzxpkI/AAAAAAAAAi4/0XuUDN6LuW8/s640/16331874152.jpg" width="480px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Turn around. Let me see the back. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">And the side. Don't be shy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Now stand up nice and tall with your shoulders back. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://thediyclub.com/" title="DIY Club"><img alt="DIY Club" height="125px" src="http://thediyclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/monthlydiyprojectparty-button-300x300.png" width="125px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Tres Cherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13787065660409106489noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112786058724670002.post-88455990522018155662011-09-12T23:59:00.025-04:002011-09-25T14:59:39.846-04:00HELLO Sunshine!<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kJTWCDhmJs0/Tn92lCAVPbI/AAAAAAAAAkw/g6ncM_8fxz0/s1600/16521188622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kJTWCDhmJs0/Tn92lCAVPbI/AAAAAAAAAkw/g6ncM_8fxz0/s640/16521188622.jpg" width="472px" /></a></div>The last two weeks it has rained here everyday. I feel so blah when it rains all the time. Luckily, this past weekend was absolutely beautiful! The humidity was gone and the breeze was warm but crisp. I was inspired by the sunshine so I repainted a huge sun mirror that was in the dining room and hung it over the daybed outside. Don't worry it is plastic so if it starts raining again it will be just fine.<br />
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</div>I have been working on my dining room and brought in a couple of new pieces. While assessing the space my ADD (Attention Decorating Disorder) definitely kicked in. The mirror is one of my favorite pieces but I am tired of the gold. I needed a change and some more sunshine in my life.<br />
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</div> I found this beautiful color called Sun Yellow by Krylon. Perfect! It was exactly what I was looking for. <br />
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I spray painted the mirror with two coats. I didn't want the mirror a solid yellow so I let hints of the original gold to shine through. By not adding the third coat it makes it appear like it was meant to be this color.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S3GKrvzOrvI/Tn90QFw35bI/AAAAAAAAAks/0F7II4ExQG8/s1600/16520972280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="640px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S3GKrvzOrvI/Tn90QFw35bI/AAAAAAAAAks/0F7II4ExQG8/s640/16520972280.jpg" width="480px" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love how it adds some Sunshine to our outdoor space. Even when it is overcast, it still looks bright and sunny. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WSv6hi9qEUI/Tn9y4gdanlI/AAAAAAAAAko/EaZiOsJ0rD8/s1600/16520849245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="640px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WSv6hi9qEUI/Tn9y4gdanlI/AAAAAAAAAko/EaZiOsJ0rD8/s640/16520849245.jpg" width="518px" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>For the fabric, I used a bright and colorful piece of Vintage fabric that was handmade in Finland. It was paired with a black and white patterned fabric which adds an interesting contrast to the bright colors.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GQrjCENyM3Y/Tn9xcBKDQBI/AAAAAAAAAkk/98h9b7IfXNU/s1600/16520710782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="640px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GQrjCENyM3Y/Tn9xcBKDQBI/AAAAAAAAAkk/98h9b7IfXNU/s640/16520710782.jpg" width="550px" /></a></div>I love the bright colors and the clash of pattern on the fabrics. It makes me smile when I see this.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">If I ever get sick of the bright yellow..no worries it can be repainted. Don't be scared of color. Take a chance. It's just paint, right? :-)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center"></div></div>Tres Cherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13787065660409106489noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112786058724670002.post-46402478359160919012011-09-08T19:36:00.045-04:002011-10-03T10:24:26.321-04:00Pallet Jack<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2lg3srRsezA/TmlEwuHZV2I/AAAAAAAAAjs/UA12bLSmTWk/s1600/16251554314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="640px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2lg3srRsezA/TmlEwuHZV2I/AAAAAAAAAjs/UA12bLSmTWk/s640/16251554314.jpg" width="456px" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are so many things you can do with pallets! <br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">We found the perfect pallet on the side of the road. It was already a nice blue color which was perfect for the Union Jack coffee table we had in mind. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--1fXgsxHfq8/Tmkz3Lf3AbI/AAAAAAAAAjw/CaJjADtPKRM/s1600/16250533552.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="400px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--1fXgsxHfq8/Tmkz3Lf3AbI/AAAAAAAAAjw/CaJjADtPKRM/s400/16250533552.jpg" width="372px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">We used chalk to map out the flag and added a color code to use as a guide. The coffee table was painted with left over Red, White and Blue paint we had in the garage. Once the paint dried we used an old wash rag to apply a Burnt Umber glaze to give it a more worn look. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JaO8VivN4VY/Tmj00Tl83cI/AAAAAAAAAj0/uHmmJgZ8yvo/s1600/16246992843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="396px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JaO8VivN4VY/Tmj00Tl83cI/AAAAAAAAAj0/uHmmJgZ8yvo/s400/16246992843.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div>Then we installed four casters to the bottom of the table. Luckily we found a pack of four casters on clearance at Home Depot for $14.00. Sweet!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UVu69-PUeng/TmlBlxJZzhI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/0j0lsup6KoM/s1600/16251359750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="360px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UVu69-PUeng/TmlBlxJZzhI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/0j0lsup6KoM/s400/16251359750.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Now we have more storage for our magazines and books! Keeps clutter off the table and it stays neat and tidy!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QEIAeP-3G-8/Tmj1dL4kypI/AAAAAAAAAkE/IdSyPUGXTD0/s1600/16247026609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="301px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QEIAeP-3G-8/Tmj1dL4kypI/AAAAAAAAAkE/IdSyPUGXTD0/s400/16247026609.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div>The overall cost of this project was only $14.00 for the casters we purchased at Home Depot. Everything else we had on hand. Not too shabby!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kULhoiLAI2E/TmkTO48fkOI/AAAAAAAAAkA/2WCj9phes5c/s1600/16248580177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="640px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kULhoiLAI2E/TmkTO48fkOI/AAAAAAAAAkA/2WCj9phes5c/s640/16248580177.jpg" width="558px" /></a></div>I think our English Bulldog, Roxie approves. What do you think?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Or does she? Hmmmm....LOL</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">If you are on a budget, don't be shy...go Curbside shopping. Style it up to make it super chic. Have fun with it. You never know what you will end up with. :-)</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our first project were curtains for my daughter's room. We used a cutting mat which by the way is a PAIN IN THE BUTT to make sure our cuts were straight on our fabric. We sewed our fabric then went to hang them up and they were completely crooked! UGH! So after working for hours on the curtains this is how we got our frustration out. We threw the stupid thing away! Buh Bye!</span></div><a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/trescherevintagemarket/?action=view&current=bb49f0ee.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" height="200" src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/trescherevintagemarket/bb49f0ee.jpg" width="148" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Time for Plan B. We ended up doing a NO SEW project for the curtains using a body pillowcase. If you missed the post "We Need To Talk" you can check it out <a href="http://trescherechattel.blogspot.com/2011/08/we-need-to-talk.html">HERE</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We were feeling pretty alone out on Cutter Island and decided to call in an expert, Stephanie from Luxe Boulevard! We begged..please teach us some simple sewing techniques so we don't end up throwing our sewing machine in the garbage too! She said if I can sew you can sew. Turns out she hates the cutting mats as much as we do! </span></div><a border="0" href="http://luxeboulevard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/samiamcdonnell/LuxeButton3.jpg" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ooh, hello hello, Tres Chere readers!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was so thrilled when the lovely duo here asked me to share a guest tutorial. Angela emailed me with their theme idea and I swooned with laughter! Her and I are in agreement that cutting mats are a thing of the past. Or just a pain in my arse! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To quote Miss Birdie (from The Rainmaker [movie]) "Cut, cut!" </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIaNve6DDMSuGGzxexIECIS9knyVmL0tULl1VRSoO3FI0P42OiIu_K_4p3QhnySLAA578XvUzCOLFuifQUU7o21sKqLjnsqZEb721tdmC565Ur36zctdfycD0PUxtEkEWe8xrHvHujiVZ/s1600/IMG_2093b.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIaNve6DDMSuGGzxexIECIS9knyVmL0tULl1VRSoO3FI0P42OiIu_K_4p3QhnySLAA578XvUzCOLFuifQUU7o21sKqLjnsqZEb721tdmC565Ur36zctdfycD0PUxtEkEWe8xrHvHujiVZ/s640/IMG_2093b.JPG" width="348" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are actually going to be sewing a two-layer pleated skirt, inspired by a combination of <a href="http://lasignorina.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_8&products_id=46">this</a> and <a href="http://www.hipsterchic.com/crepe-chiffon-layer-skirt/">this</a>. It is so super simple, uses three pattern pieces, as well as three basic sewing techniques: straight stitch, pleating, and gathering.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmr7zEv9QR2Xxu_oDhVnD2phBVlI3JUgtMukCYTJ6VJ8lZK48j0l93bC23UozNv47EC_P5U1vQMe6V2SKsOp0BFGPRMSfiJEWqFf8flHmXzDY6vT8XCoJBDZsxK04yDeT0vc_JONclhNxi/s1600/IMG_2039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmr7zEv9QR2Xxu_oDhVnD2phBVlI3JUgtMukCYTJ6VJ8lZK48j0l93bC23UozNv47EC_P5U1vQMe6V2SKsOp0BFGPRMSfiJEWqFf8flHmXzDY6vT8XCoJBDZsxK04yDeT0vc_JONclhNxi/s400/IMG_2039.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now, I personally am not a huge fan of pre-made pattern pieces. There are a few I like to use, but I'm more of the let's-wing-it mind set. Cut out the following pieces of fabric ...</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Waistband: Waist measurement + 4 inches x Four times the desired width</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Skirt: Two times hip measurement x Two times the desired length</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lining: Hip measurement + 6 inches x skirt length + 2 inches</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That's kind of a mouthful I know! Here are my figures to help you understand that better.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My waist is 24", my hips are 29", & my desired length (of just the skirt) was 18".</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So my waistband fabric came out to 28"x8", the skirt was 58"x36", and the lining was 35"x20".</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg63Xi4B5E6JV1PBnzrWSeTBSy-hPuoEUCXN5ED5-ZuzHEUdr78RiXhnNtocOxdUATqBuselLog6MhLg0OsJd5_pX4dH-alfpQbXrugg8maZ2dDw6Qn8QCjKEFPnwl4mUfceYNgNiluXFTP/s1600/IMG_2041B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg63Xi4B5E6JV1PBnzrWSeTBSy-hPuoEUCXN5ED5-ZuzHEUdr78RiXhnNtocOxdUATqBuselLog6MhLg0OsJd5_pX4dH-alfpQbXrugg8maZ2dDw6Qn8QCjKEFPnwl4mUfceYNgNiluXFTP/s400/IMG_2041B.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Starting with your waistband, fold it half widthwise (or shall we dare say hotdog style), wrong sides together, and sew the two side seams with a straight stitch. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Also remember that your pedal is like your car: too much gas and you're going to lose control and spin out. Go easy on it.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">********************</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPs1yQryoB_1qdQ5IKYTD_fQ7RtZ0HTMxhfzM_r6odlOEgklC838hnWFUJ_hCPCNbUd9oxkefVuRhAW8s15NvFNGHWT-9M3pIHFLAoRPqilTC0keBeok_S_gAmTG8H3_Zp6pvjUu7qUSI4/s1600/IMG_2043B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPs1yQryoB_1qdQ5IKYTD_fQ7RtZ0HTMxhfzM_r6odlOEgklC838hnWFUJ_hCPCNbUd9oxkefVuRhAW8s15NvFNGHWT-9M3pIHFLAoRPqilTC0keBeok_S_gAmTG8H3_Zp6pvjUu7qUSI4/s400/IMG_2043B.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then sew the two ends together, creating a tube of sorts.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtIa5I9FIhyphenhyphenGjK0_LRUGWnBRtDTCnsrkYsXI1nO3EnKEZgBl7FW0uMMQjpEgZMRmfzJEcN5qwe7NcugJfzB1s-TYO4sImzeIoMwieTMpUcDb2G2HNGFbC_fv1yVdG3BZ4ynLzUGaHv36ZG/s400/IMG_2045.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Decide which side you want the back to be and sew a casing for your elastic to get threaded through.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now, typically I like to have my elastic go all the way around my waistband, but I didn't have that much on hand, so I only did it across my back, sewing from side seam to side seam.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7vDV1K4XH77KqPcdfBlcD6dnZkhU-kwktOlczL4rHPIUljB2sCdUtWVBCAX5e_sAU1LpkHrYCW4b-pisS8QXyrP5YP_XSDpgLChxfNQguh0ERmA7rE1Y2juBYMMhW6Z3L7Bg-9obn-kRO/s1600/IMG_2049B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I like to do this because then I already have a seam on the bottom and everything is smooth and ... seamless ... inside and out. If you don't want it this way, or you don't have this much fabric on hand, then just cut your fabric the length you want the skirt plus a couple inches for your seam allowance.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Truth be told, the size of the pleats on the skirt will depend entirely on you. Mine are 1.5" and 2", and only go along the front of the skirt. If you want them all the way around for more upper/hip volume, just increase the hip measurement from two times to four times.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pin your pleats and sew them in place, 1/4".</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The thing to remember with pleats, is that they <b>always </b>go <b>IN</b>.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO__SPHlc4rMJ2z6FAfdlBbtAYX_Q3weYKigTJ45mAd_49AHjT1-5rM2nVDlZMN4w9DJRdU0-Yatd8d5fEJKu577-iKN-WtgNUZjmOIrEXhI6atzcc3cesx0F4NgW3ZHc1Zac8dKz5CNmB/s1600/IMG_2059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO__SPHlc4rMJ2z6FAfdlBbtAYX_Q3weYKigTJ45mAd_49AHjT1-5rM2nVDlZMN4w9DJRdU0-Yatd8d5fEJKu577-iKN-WtgNUZjmOIrEXhI6atzcc3cesx0F4NgW3ZHc1Zac8dKz5CNmB/s400/IMG_2059.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fold your ends together lengthwise and sew your hem. I do not have a serger and I honestly don't like zig-zag stitches, so for extra durability I do a double straight stitch at 1/4" and 1/2".</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Set your skirt aside.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Vjj3lVjaNduhoLY6UBI0dYPNhlwKBUon8Kk27ToIGIUvKl3H_9C8wpr0Kr5c5Moq_zyW8FVzURg5HCse93AgGoFpLpMBlwXcKhzJfv4VeYq-7DV0Mxeno_5mylg87R-xlHIj0gLJhbMx/s1600/IMG_2060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Vjj3lVjaNduhoLY6UBI0dYPNhlwKBUon8Kk27ToIGIUvKl3H_9C8wpr0Kr5c5Moq_zyW8FVzURg5HCse93AgGoFpLpMBlwXcKhzJfv4VeYq-7DV0Mxeno_5mylg87R-xlHIj0gLJhbMx/s400/IMG_2060.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On your lining, do a gathering stitch all the way across the length. To do a gathering stitch, set your sewing machine to the following settings:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Straight Stitch </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tension = 1</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Length = 4 (or to highest #)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sew straight through, <b>DO NOT</b> backstitch at the beginning and end, then pull on the bobbin thread. Loosening your tension makes it slide smooth as molasses. Yes, I just said that. Gather it to fit your skirt and tie off the ends of the thread to secure its place.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fV5Meorq5hqG2SpgizGM76KOIWxY8h2oMD6gNyDEi9vs_-w-XNfTQH6LYqyA_YRuuH_INZedjO-kj3kDjhjbs8HYiYDB-_TfDYfyPQblx7901e5LVZ7NVrWkYAbRnK3xXNAGhEkTfilR/s1600/IMG_2061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fV5Meorq5hqG2SpgizGM76KOIWxY8h2oMD6gNyDEi9vs_-w-XNfTQH6LYqyA_YRuuH_INZedjO-kj3kDjhjbs8HYiYDB-_TfDYfyPQblx7901e5LVZ7NVrWkYAbRnK3xXNAGhEkTfilR/s400/IMG_2061.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sew to your two ends together.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEuJ2BY0trG_TyBVfzyHlI6f5V4BQc5EzxYWIwvuIRvbWJbm8lr6Bfnt4kk8pqcBA8x9B5CvelerH3BsgKKeDOqO7ajbyhp5StbeLWQrKS5u-9hvK7ZtJIE7NdSmDYq47buBt7eFN0xBmB/s1600/IMG_2062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEuJ2BY0trG_TyBVfzyHlI6f5V4BQc5EzxYWIwvuIRvbWJbm8lr6Bfnt4kk8pqcBA8x9B5CvelerH3BsgKKeDOqO7ajbyhp5StbeLWQrKS5u-9hvK7ZtJIE7NdSmDYq47buBt7eFN0xBmB/s400/IMG_2062.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fit your lining inside your skirt, both pieces right sides facing out, seams in, and sew them together with a 1/4" seam. Make sure your seams match up at the back for a more polished and professional look.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzVjX13IE8kOI9K2ttopribuzh5bwzjGcoCs7B7L3mZeNC82EgJrvKPN-C5qVE6Qm-k24PYmFcNzs3CotxQc8FJkNRNv8QdWhZPvSUONdDugUWPuhAocUiGDenOfBJMnWP1GWm-PqKtrpG/s1600/IMG_2065B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzVjX13IE8kOI9K2ttopribuzh5bwzjGcoCs7B7L3mZeNC82EgJrvKPN-C5qVE6Qm-k24PYmFcNzs3CotxQc8FJkNRNv8QdWhZPvSUONdDugUWPuhAocUiGDenOfBJMnWP1GWm-PqKtrpG/s400/IMG_2065B.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Attach your waistband right sides together and sew it on. I used a 1/2" seam on the waist. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Flip it out, press all your seams, and you're done!</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiIqEs3mab-8v4TTAEvIZs2Ek1KCgGKPqQAwdUiww6yTTBu27uK9IoMLvDxOle7yPLs10lneEuRbh3HwnhW1Kp4ClBV64oV7G4G9A0S88eWH_wDKcTfy9qrhOPrNMPwRSJoIRFl1sKBYy4/s1600/IMG_2098b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiIqEs3mab-8v4TTAEvIZs2Ek1KCgGKPqQAwdUiww6yTTBu27uK9IoMLvDxOle7yPLs10lneEuRbh3HwnhW1Kp4ClBV64oV7G4G9A0S88eWH_wDKcTfy9qrhOPrNMPwRSJoIRFl1sKBYy4/s400/IMG_2098b.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Afterward, I took all of my scrap pieces of fabric, sewed some together for more length, and made a matching headband with it. I thought it came out quite lovely!</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks, Angela & Debbie, for letting me share this fun skirt with everyone. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love wearing mine. In fact, I may be wearing it two days in a row. So sue me!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not getting sued by us...it is super cute! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thank you Stephanie for getting us off Cutter Island! :-)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img height="59" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/241/964F318E86192042290DB28F87C0EA18.png" width="400" /></span></div></div>Tres Cherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13787065660409106489noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112786058724670002.post-23192699926376200852011-08-30T20:14:00.034-04:002011-09-25T15:37:15.759-04:00Aydan Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MFCWSUmOo34/Tn9-W2gCHJI/AAAAAAAAAk8/FQyiReKgKP4/s1600/16521911530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="640px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MFCWSUmOo34/Tn9-W2gCHJI/AAAAAAAAAk8/FQyiReKgKP4/s640/16521911530.jpg" width="484px" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who is sweet as pie? Why of course our sweet little cousin Aydan Pie! For a little girl this sweet we created a desk fit for a princess. How could we resist? We revamped an old Vintage school desk for less than $20.00. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We purchased a Vintage School Desk for $10.00 from the Thrift Store.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/trescherevintagemarket/?action=view&current=061195c0.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" height="320px" src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/trescherevintagemarket/061195c0.jpg" width="238px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was spray painted "Watermelon" by Krylon. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/trescherevintagemarket/?action=view&current=682e8ddf.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" height="320px" src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/trescherevintagemarket/682e8ddf.jpg" width="238px" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once the spray paint dried, the top of the desk was primed and then painted a light Blue/Grey with our secret "Faux" Chalk paint. If you missed the post "Psst..We Have A Secret" that explains our "Faux" Chalk paint click <a href="http://trescherechattel.blogspot.com/2011/08/psstwe-have-secret.html">HERE.</a></span><br />
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</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the ruffled skirt we repurposed three Vintage Scarves and three shirts. The scarves were purchased form the Thrift Store for 50 cents each and the shirts were found in our closet. We couldn't remember the last time they were worn if any so no love lost there. :-)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The scarves and shirts were cut into strips. We cut scalloped edges along the scarf fabric to give it a more ruffled look. Once our strips were cut we hot glued the fabric in layers around the desk.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have always wanted to do a piece of furniture using chalkboard paint. With our limited DIY budget we always try to think outside the box. Guess what? You don't have to use expensive chalk paint or go through the hassle of making your own with non sanded tile grout. Gasp! Yes, it is faux chalk paint!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The next day we painted her up with <b>FLAT</b> latex paint. That's all we did. No special formulas, no chalkboard paint. Worked like a charm! </span><br />
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">TIP: Flat paint chips easily. Always prime your project so the paint has something to adhere to. </span></i></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We let the dresser cure overnight. The next day we took a piece of chalk and rubbed it all over the drawer fronts just like we had painted it with real chalkboard paint. We then wiped it away with a damp cloth. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For us, it is absolutely impossible to use plain old chalk and write neatly in cursive. We wanted more control so we used Chalk Ink we found at Michaels crafts. </span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rkEOFqPjT68/TlqFGtl7I0I/AAAAAAAAAa0/iSxQY35J9mk/s400/2abd0f20-1.jpg" /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We wrote the words Underwear, Bras, Socks, T-Shirts and Shorts in French. It is a little more discreet than walking in your bedroom and seeing the words Bra's and Underwear written all over your dresser. We're sure Hubby would appreciate that!</span><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Total Cost of this project was basically nothing since we had everything on hand already. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So please, take a moment out of your busy day, show some love and take a look at NeeCee's wonderful blog. </span><br />
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<center><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hi! I'm NeeCee. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">I have no special qualifications as a food specialist, interior designer, gardener, etc. But, I do enjoy dabbling in all of the above. I love to cook, bake and create my own recipes for friends and family. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">One of my favorite pastimes is "reading" cookbooks. Boring to some, I know! But, those "some" always seem to be around when it's time to taste! Anyway, I have been working on a blog idea for awhile, along with my ever expanding cookbook. The blogs name was chosen for the area where my husbands family settled in the Vina Plains. And of course, "style" represents the "little bit of flair" that life brings. It is my hope that this blog will provide a platform of enjoyment for all. My intent is to provide good recipes, helpful kitchen hints, household ideas and much more . Even a place to share your own recipes. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Many of my recipes are semi-homemade without compromising taste. Simply, I do this because of our busy lifestyle. Not unlike many people these days! So, coming from an untrained and unofficial foodie,<b> <span class="Apple-style-span">it is my hope that this blog will be enjoyed by all...</span></b></span></span></center><center><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: justify;">Who are you? I have tried everything to get to know “you”, the real you. </div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: justify;">I found a gorgeous desk at a Thrift Store for $50.00. Sure it was more than I would normally pay but my “Super Saver Card” was filled so I received an extra $5.00 off. I think $45.00 was a great price for this desk. </div><br />
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</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: justify;">I took the desk home and started to clean it. As I was wiping it down, I found this. A brass plate stamped John Wanamaker Fine Furniture New York.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/trescherevintagemarket/?action=view&current=fd314ba7-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" height="115px" src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/trescherevintagemarket/fd314ba7-1.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: justify;">I had no idea you made John Wanamaker Fine Furniture! How could I not know this? The only thought that came to mind was that I was born and raised in the South and would have no exposure to you, John Wanamaker. How can I fault you for that?</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: justify;">My heart sank. My ideas for transforming this desk may end up being the ultimate betrayal. I always try to do the right thing but painting it a creamy white may cross the line. Would I destroy an antique?</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: justify;">So I Googled you, isn’t that what everyone does? I Googled John Wanamaker, John Wanamaker Fine Furniture, Desk, Vanity, Antique, Vintage and even went so far as looking all the way through page 10 on my iPhone. Sure, I saw a desk here and there, not my desk, but a billion pictures of you sitting behind your desk. Apparently, this is a pretty famous picture of you.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2hr6oXvZTpM/TlGRBTmXiaI/AAAAAAAAAXE/Gr2zfzij94U/s1600/John+Wanamaker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2hr6oXvZTpM/TlGRBTmXiaI/AAAAAAAAAXE/Gr2zfzij94U/s320/John+Wanamaker.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: justify;">I have to say that I learned a lot about you. You pioneered the first Department Store in Pennsylvania and manufactured your own house brands. Umm Hello, I love to Shop!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">In 1878 you opened an in store restaurant, John Wanamakers Crystal Tea Room. Fabulous advertisement by the way!</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tIUdXINuQC0/TlGRdUySF3I/AAAAAAAAAXI/ANdT-cd_PRI/s1600/Crystal+Tea+Room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tIUdXINuQC0/TlGRdUySF3I/AAAAAAAAAXI/ANdT-cd_PRI/s200/Crystal+Tea+Room.jpg" width="134px" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You printed the first-ever, copyrighted store advertisement in 1874. If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t have the Sunday paper sale ads to look forward to every weekend! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OnYH-8GdETk/TlGRtLHkz5I/AAAAAAAAAXM/7VpZHhD5T88/s1600/John+Ad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OnYH-8GdETk/TlGRtLHkz5I/AAAAAAAAAXM/7VpZHhD5T88/s200/John+Ad.jpg" width="152px" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6b6864; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I came up with a "How To" post on using a doll head in an empty picture frame. Such a great idea! The doll head cost 50 cents and the picture frame was only $1.00. Perfect! I will give everyone a heads up to let them know how easy and inexpensive this project is. </span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I simply cut a slit in each side of the bust added some Gorilla Glue and positioned it into the frame. Easy and super chic!</span></div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As I was putting the doll head project together, I realized that I have a sick fixation for heads and busts! I was completely level headed while I looked around my house and counted all of the heads. Then I felt lightheaded...holy crap they are everywhere! I even have two of the same heads! I am head over heels for "Heads". OMG..this is embarrassing! I wanted to bury my head in the sand. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After gaining my composure and with my head held high I grabbed my camera and started taking pictures. Once I was done, I had to get my head together and figure out how to display them on the blog. So I headed over to Picnik and created a collage. Perfect!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yep folks...there's that many of them. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ypGs1bkEo24/TksxQ4j7XsI/AAAAAAAAAU4/HOSPC6D25Tw/s1600/15865834154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216px" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ypGs1bkEo24/TksxQ4j7XsI/AAAAAAAAAU4/HOSPC6D25Tw/s640/15865834154.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who is this #2? Who cares, it's a head. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EWiCOwurbhA/TksxsJJ_MqI/AAAAAAAAAU8/GTPKXjmZOMc/s1600/15865858266.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296px" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EWiCOwurbhA/TksxsJJ_MqI/AAAAAAAAAU8/GTPKXjmZOMc/s640/15865858266.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These crack me up....they are just so random.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U3bZReOYIQU/TksyCyTUysI/AAAAAAAAAVA/F9NNoH4iBOQ/s1600/15865881412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216px" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U3bZReOYIQU/TksyCyTUysI/AAAAAAAAAVA/F9NNoH4iBOQ/s640/15865881412.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Amazing! I have a matching Beethoven bust on top of a Beethoven book. Ha Ha!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qnEwfXviCi4/TksGPBboQNI/AAAAAAAAATc/0SkelzBQSeI/s1600/15863198502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="191px" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qnEwfXviCi4/TksGPBboQNI/AAAAAAAAATc/0SkelzBQSeI/s320/15863198502.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even my poor dog Roxie is a victim. Head shots of the dog in our hallway.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OpJqm-crdtc/TkswpC4vVoI/AAAAAAAAAUw/FHXUosLsGE8/s1600/15865787188.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110px" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OpJqm-crdtc/TkswpC4vVoI/AAAAAAAAAUw/FHXUosLsGE8/s640/15865787188.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom-color: initial; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This was her begging for food the other night...of course...just got her head. </span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom-color: initial; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom-color: initial; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I saved the best for last. This one is in my garage. What was I thinking?</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">We purchased the lamp from a new Thrift Store we had never been to. Every week they run an ad in the Sunday paper with two 50% coupons off your entire purchase. Sweet!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">This store is very junky and when you walk in it has that musty Thrift Store smell which makes you immediately sneeze. Our kind of place! C'mon now, some people love the smell of old books or a library, we just so happen to love the smell of dingy old Thrift Stores. Ha Ha! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><a name='more'></a><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Let us start out by saying that we always make it a point to get to know the volunteers or employees at the Thrift Stores we frequent. However, this one is the exception. Most of the employees are rude and unwilling to help. For example, if they catch you sharing the extra 50% off coupon with a customer that doesn’t have one then they won’t honor yours. So stupid! Now we just do it on the down low. I just go to the back of the store and give someone the extra one that you aren’t going to use while looking over your shoulder to make sure none of the employees see you. I feel like a criminal! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Speaking of the back of the store, behind the “Employees Only” doors I swear there is a Night Club going on. You can hear the base thumping through the walls and faint sounds of the employees saying “Yo, that’s my song, turn it up” or “Work it girl, show me what you got”. But as soon as they walk through those double doors they have their game face on. You better watch out! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">On this particular day, we walked in and it was like the heavens had parted. OMG, look at that lamp! We had never seen anything like it before. Was it an Antique or was it Vintage? Our minds were racing with questions and ideas. The price tag on the lamp said $30.00. The frame was bent and leaned to one side and there were cracks throughout the base and neck of the lamp. It wasn’t worth $30.00 to us. So we went to find some help and met Mr. Nope. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Mr. Nope is about 90 years old, works and walks at a snail’s pace and just so happens to be the most crotchety old man we have ever met. Unfortunately, you have to go through him with any furniture or large item questions or to purchase the item so he can write up a ticket to take to the cashier and pay. Our conversation went something like this. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Angela</b>: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hi! How are you on this fabulous Saturday? (No Answer) It sure is a beautiful day. (No Answer) Um…Do you know if this lamp is Vintage or an Antique?</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Mr. Nope</b>: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nope</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Angela</b>: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Do you know anything about it? Where it came from or who donated it?</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Mr. Nope</b>: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nope</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Angela</b>: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Does it work?</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Mr. Nope</b>: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nope</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Angela</b>: <em>Thirty</em> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">dollars is a bit out of our price range. Can you by chance do any better on the price? (We had no idea about the 50% off coupon)</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Mr. Nope</b>: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nope</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Angela:</b> Okaaaay...<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Is there someone we could maybe speak to and ask if the price is negotiable?</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Mr. Nope</b>: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nope</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Angela</b>: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">What about a manager?</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Mr. Nope</b>: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nope, she is at lunch</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">At this point he was really making me mad. Is this a joke? Man he is rude and so unwilling to help. I could feel my blood pressure rising.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Angela</b>: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Do you always answer all your questions with nope?</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Mr. Nope</b>: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nope</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">I was probably standing there with my mouth wide open. The nerve! But then I remembered when you reach a certain age…like 80 or 90 providing great customer service is the least of your concerns and you tend to speak your mind. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">My grandma, who is in her 90’s, comes to mind. If I haven’t seen her in a couple of weeks the first question she asks me is "You haven’t gained any weight back now have you?" No Grandma. "Are you sure?" Yes Grandma. "Those pants are looking a little tight." WOW! Thanks for noticing, Grandma. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Luckily, I was pulled aside by this really nice volunteer who overheard the entire conversation. She whispered that they are not supposed to do this but here’s a coupon for 50% off your entire purchase and asked that I not tell anyone where I got it. Geez, what do they make you do when your hired at this place? Make you sign away your first born? At least someone with a kind heart actually works here. I wonder how long she will last before they get to her. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XyZ7XsIqMTU/Tn-asEunB0I/AAAAAAAAAl8/tigPAVwACJ8/s1600/16524428480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XyZ7XsIqMTU/Tn-asEunB0I/AAAAAAAAAl8/tigPAVwACJ8/s640/16524428480.jpg" width="244px" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm just not that into you anymore. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong></strong></div><a name='more'></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are just too many parts of you for me to understand. </span><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know you are broken into a million pieces over this.</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's time for us to move on. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We need a fresh start.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qZm_xkIiJVQ/Tj8W5QQFbII/AAAAAAAAAO4/64lNx9KMdDM/s1600/15704839214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qZm_xkIiJVQ/Tj8W5QQFbII/AAAAAAAAAO4/64lNx9KMdDM/s400/15704839214.jpg" t$="true" width="400px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Look what I found to replace you.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DaClUf9Apc0/Tj8XfbF5CWI/AAAAAAAAAO8/YPKkC7_Hu9k/s1600/15704874175.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="400px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DaClUf9Apc0/Tj8XfbF5CWI/AAAAAAAAAO8/YPKkC7_Hu9k/s400/15704874175.jpg" width="297px" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Three Body Pillows and two packs of sash rods. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We cut holes through the top for the sash rod and hung the curtains. No sewing required! The perfect curtain. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We added the crystals from our Ex (The Lamp) and a ribbon to tie them back to let the light in.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After everything is said and done...there will always be pieces of you hanging around. </span></div><br />
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</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We took the top two pieces from the Lamp and hung them upside down to create our "Faux" chandelier. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was spray painted with "Red Pepper" by Krylon. </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once it dried we put it back together added the crystals and then hung it from the ceiling. </span><br />
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</div></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pieces of you still remain in my heart. </span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until our paths cross again...</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/241/964F318E86192042290DB28F87C0EA18.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a></div></div>Tres Cherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13787065660409106489noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112786058724670002.post-55226891592971523302011-08-07T14:56:00.014-04:002011-09-25T18:07:29.659-04:00Don't Poo On Our Parade<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While Curbside Treasure Hunting we found a set of Vintage patio furniture.</span></div><a name='more'></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A friend of ours asked us to create an unexpected nook in her backyard under a beautiful Tibouchina Tree. The tree has royal purple blossoms which bloom throughout the year. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We decided on an Espresso color for the chairs so it wouldn't compete with the beautiful Tibouchina tree and the darker color would hide the imperfections. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We found a gallon of "Oops" paint for $5.00 that appeared to be the Espresso color we were looking for. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Debbie sprayed the furniture and once it dried....it looked like the color of poo! Now we know why it was "Oops" paint.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We had a very limited budget and we didn't have time to repaint the entire set. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We figured once we styled it up it would tone down the Poo color. </span><br />
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</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We found two of these amazing light fixtures at the Thrift Store for $10.00 each. We used one for this project and kept the other one for ourselves. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We ran an extension cord and in the evening it gives off the most amazing glow!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We decided to only use two of the chairs for this space. For the back of the chairs we used a bed pillow and pillow sham. The cushions are covered in white towels and the decorative pillow is covered with a Vintage hand towel.</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We hung a curtain rod from the tree branches and draped white sheets over the rods and used moss found in the yard to tie the curtains back. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The mirrored glass tables were made by our friends father. Aren't they amazing? They add a touch of glamour to the space!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We found a mirror at the Thrift Store for $4.00 and painted it Aqua letting some of the original gold show through for an antiqued look. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Je0MPx0qDMQ/Tn-kOGXVhRI/AAAAAAAAAms/kSmcJBVVBIg/s1600/16525197245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="640px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Je0MPx0qDMQ/Tn-kOGXVhRI/AAAAAAAAAms/kSmcJBVVBIg/s640/16525197245.jpg" width="476px" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The dresser was found in a shed on the property and wasn't being used. We loved the color and the chippy look it had.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our friend collects Milk Glass and what a perfect place to show them off with fresh cut flowers from the garden. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Overall Cost</span></u></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Paint $5.00</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mirror $4.00</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 Sheets $4.00</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hand Towel $1.00</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blue Vase $2.00</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 Shams $2.69</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vintage Lights $10.00</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Grand Total: $28.69</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not too Shabby!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When you create a space always look for anything you can repurpose within your home. For this project we used items found in our friends house, the dresser, milk glass, candle sticks and crystal holders, two mirrored side tables, a curtain rod, two pillows and two cushions.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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