tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71283183019365214432024-03-16T04:50:47.020-04:00Oak Ridge Revivalan old house brought back to lifeAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14258336098819909520noreply@blogger.comBlogger472125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128318301936521443.post-75129175964165508752015-08-13T08:59:00.001-04:002015-08-13T08:59:10.550-04:00LIVING ROOM/FOYER BEFORE AND AFTER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, well, well, summer seems to have come and almost gone. </div>
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While I was an absentee blogger, I did mange to squeeze in some design work.</div>
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I started a fun project back in the winter, </div>
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and wrapped it up just in time for a big Memorial Day weekend party. </div>
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The project entailed designing a casual living room for a young family.</div>
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This was a repeat client. I shared the plans for their foyer <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2013/07/tying-it-all-together.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">here</span></a>. </div>
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When I photographed the finished living room, </div>
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I was finally able to take some "after" photos of the foyer space too.</div>
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After a few minor revisions, our design plan looked like this......</div>
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This is what the room looked like when before we got started.....</div>
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And this is the finished product..... </div>
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Another before shot...</div>
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And after...</div>
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This corner needed just a few minor updates.</div>
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An accordion sconce and some framed photos of local attractions.</div>
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The room lacked overhead lighting.</div>
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So we added matching lamps and a console to another corner of the room.</div>
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A floor lamp in the opposite corner of the room helps provide a little extra light.</div>
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One more look at the room before.</div>
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Quite a transformation, right!</div>
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This was the plan for the foyer and upstairs landing area.</div>
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It previously looked like this....</div>
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They just recently had the banister painted black. I love it!</div>
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We added a modern light to the foyer. </div>
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I can't quite seem to gather my thoughts amongst all the chaos of three kids being home all summer. </div>
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We have two days left in the school year. I am looking forward to a laid back and fun summer. </div>
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We have done quite a bit of traveling this year, so we will most likely be sticking close to home this summer. With not much on the schedule, I am planning to continue working through the summer. However, with three kids at home, my flexibility is pretty limited. </div>
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I love working on e-designs and it offers me the flexibility of working from home </div>
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I am offering a summer e-design special rate. I will still be doing a limited about of local consultations. If you are interested in booking an appointment, you can contact me <a href="mailto:dsurrey@twc.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">here</span></a>.</div>
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Here are a few examples of my e-design work. </div>
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Living Room/Dining Room/Kitchen/Bedroom/Office/Playroom: $200</div>
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Bathroom/Foyer: $150</div>
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Suggested furniture, paint colors, lighting, window treatments, wall art and accessories</div>
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All sources for items and any special notes needed to complete the design will be included</div>
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50% deposit will be due upon booking the e-design.</div>
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The remaining 50% will be due upon delivery of the e-design.</div>
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Rates are good for all e-designs booked through the end of August, 2015. </div>
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If you are interested in purchasing an e-design, please contact me <a href="mailto:dsurrey@twc.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">here</span></a>.<br />
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I will hopefully be back later this week to post some "after" pictures of a project I recently completed.<br />
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Thank you so much for all the kind words on <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2015/04/i-bet-you-thought-i-was-gone-for-good.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">my post</span></a> last week. </div>
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Not sure how this week slipped by me, but here it is Friday and we have a jam packed, fun filled weekend ahead of us. My parents are coming in town to visit and to watch the school talent show, several basketball games and a baseball game. They don't know it yet, but they might even get to babysit while we sneak away for a neighborhood derby party. </div>
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I delivered one last load of items to a home today </div>
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that I've been working on for the past couple of months. </div>
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I'll share some before and afters very soon. </div>
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Since I don't have any work to share this week, </div>
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I thought I'd show you a couple of new rugs I picked up at Bargains and Buyouts last Fall. </div>
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First up, this navy and cream dhurrie rug. </div>
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I was shopping with a friend and we picked up this one, </div>
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which was originally for her daughter's room.</div>
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When she got it home, her daughter wasn't a fan, so I bought it from her. </div>
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It works perfectly in the boys' room. </div>
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Technically, it's just one boy's room now. My older son moved to the bedroom on the third floor so he could have his own space. However, he waffles back and forth between sleeping with his little brother and sleeping all alone in his own room. It's kind of sweet.</div>
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There was quite a bit of wide open floor space in this room, so the rug helps break it up a bit. </div>
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My memory fails me, but I think I picked this orangey/rust colored dhurrie up the same day. </div>
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It works great in the hallway leading from our bedroom to our bathroom.</div>
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You can check out some of my other Bargains and Buyouts finds <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2014/02/my-latest-shopping-secret.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">here</span></a> and <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2014/02/more-bargains-and-buyouts.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">here</span></a>. </div>
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I hope you all have a joyous weekend. </div>
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It's going to be sunny and in the 70s here this weekend and I get to spend it with family and friends. </div>
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Doesn't get much better than that!</div>
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Around 5:00 a.m. on December 1, 2014, after just returning home from celebrating Thanksgiving with my family, the phone rang. When the phone rings at 5:00 a.m., it's never good. My husband answered the phone and I immediately sat straight up in bed. He said, "it's your sister" and he handed me the phone. She proceeded to tell me, in a fairly calm manner, that my mom had fallen down a flight of stairs at home and she was in the emergency room. She didn't have much more information and told me she would call me back soon. I didn't panic at first, because my sister didn't seem to be panicking. About five minutes later, she called back, this time, with panic in her voice, she told me that our mom had stopped breathing briefly and they were going to life flight her to a bigger hospital 45 minutes away. I jumped up, stuffed a few random things in a bag and called my dear friend, Lisa. Through tears, I explained to her what had happened and asked her to come over and make the 3.5 hour drive to the hospital with me. I didn't know at the time what was going on or what was going to happen to my mom I wanted my husband to stay home with the kids in case they needed him. Lisa, being the amazing friend she is, didn't even hesitate. She threw on some clothes and was at my house within 10 minutes. <br />
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During the long drive, my sister called with updates. My mom had been transported to a larger hospital, she had a breathing tube in and was unconscious in the ICU. We made it to the hospital in record time. When I first saw my mom, lying in that bed, unconscious, hooked up to all kinds of machines and tubes, I lost it. I was not at all prepared to see her like that. For the next three days, she remained unconscious. The only thing the doctors could tell us is that she sustained a serious brain injury from the fall. They felt confident that she would eventually come to, but they could not say when. We kept a constant vigil around my mom. She has a big family and so does my dad. Family and friends were there everyday, praying over her. My sister, my dad and my brother all took turns sleeping in the ICU room with her. <br />
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After three days, she began to come to very slowly. She first started to move her fingers a little and then she began to mumble a bit. Over the next few days, she was able to say a few things, most of them not making sense, but the doctors still saw it as progress. She did not open her eyes for more than a couple seconds at a time during this time. She was eventually moved to a regular room and slowly made more progress. After about a week, she was transferred to a rehab facility. She went through intense physical, occupational and speech therapy for three weeks. She finally came home on New Year's Eve day. <br />
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My sister and I spent many days/nights at my parents' home during the months of January and February. We would each take a shift of a few days at a time. Back at home, our friends and loved ones were so very generous to pitch in and help with our children, bring our family meals, and offer their love and support. I was truly amazed by the generosity and kindness that was shown to our family during this time. <br />
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My mom has no recollection of the fall, the hospital stay, the rehabilitation or the first couple months of being at home. Her long term memory is pretty good, but she has trouble with her short term memory. Physically, she is doing very well. She is exercising, cooking and socializing with friends and family. Her vision was affected by the fall and she has not been able to return to work or drive yet. She was a big golfer and hopes to be able to play again. <br />
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When all this happened, my mom was my main concern, of course. Everything else kind of came to a halt. We did celebrate Christmas, but it was very bittersweet without my mom there. I did my best to hold it together for my kids' sake, but caring for my mom and helping out my dad really took a toll on all of us. Homework sometimes didn't get completed, laundry piled up, and we had cereal for dinner on many nights. Thankfully we all survived and and my mom is on the mend.<br />
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Over the past couple of months, I have gotten back in to my old routines at home - constantly chauffeuring children around town, volunteering at school and squeezing in some design work. <br />
As a matter of fact, before my mom's accident, I managed to tackle some big projects around the house too. I do so enjoy decorating my own home and helping others make their homes beautiful. <br />
Soon, various projects that have been taking up a good amount of my time will be coming to and end and I am making a commitment to work more. With summer right around the corner, e-designs are going to be keeping me busy. I promise to be back soon to share some progress shots from around here, several designs I have worked on recently and an e-design special offer. <br />
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I can't tell you how appreciative I am for all the emails I received inquiring about my mom or just simply checking in. They meant a lot to me. This blog has been such a great outlet for me over the past few years. I'm just not ready to give up on it.<br />
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I am not normally one to rush into Christmas. </div>
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Thanksgiving is my very favorite holiday and I like to give it its due respect. </div>
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However, this year, with the first big snowfall coming on November 17th (YIKES!), </div>
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I might be able to get into the Christmas spirit a little earlier.</div>
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It all starts on December 1st. Being a slacker, I requested to be the last one on the tour. </div>
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On December 16th, we hope you will all link up your Holiday Home Tour. </div>
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Before I go digging through Christmas decor and dragging out the mistletoe, </div>
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I had better locate all the snow gear. Looks like we're going to be needing plenty of it this year. </div>
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I have bought quite a few things from <a href="http://bit.ly/WKs4u6" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">Everything But The House</span></a>, </div>
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Once you set up an account with <a href="http://bit.ly/WKs4u6" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">EBTH</span></a>, you can easily follow items you are interested in.</div>
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Here are a few things I am currently following. </div>
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Here are a few of my favorites that that have sold recently. </div>
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Now, for the fun part. In addition to a $30 credit to <a href="http://bit.ly/WKs4u6" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">Everything But The House</span></a>, </div>
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I am offering a free room design board, using an item you choose from Everything But the House. </div>
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Here is an example of a master bedroom design I recently completed.</div>
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I donated a one hour consultation and a free room design board to a silent auction for a local charity.</div>
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After meeting with the homeowners and getting a sense of their style, needs and wants, </div>
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A few months back, one of my favorite shopping sites, </div>
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I have been buying from this online estate sale site for a couple of years now. </div>
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So naturally, I jumped at the chance to partner with them.</div>
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They generously offered me a credit toward any item that was currently listed. </div>
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I finally settled on these four Visual Comfort sconces. </div>
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I ended up paying less for all four than the price of one new sconce.</div>
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I do wish they were the Hand Rubbed Antique Brass finish.</div>
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Dare I break out the rub n' buff? Maybe I'll do a little test spot on the back to see how it looks.</div>
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As soon as I saw them, I began scheming an office/den makeover. </div>
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Ever since I came across this image on Pinterest, I have become obsessed with this look. </div>
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The gorgeous den designed by <a href="http://meredithheron.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">Meredith Heron</span></a> is perfect in every way, </div>
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right down to the sweet little dog pictured. </div>
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This is the current state of the office/den.</div>
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(Well, sort of, it's not nearly this neat right now and I have switched out the desk chair)</div>
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An electrician is coming tomorrow to take out the recessed lights and install three of the visual comfort sconces at the top of the built-ins, just below where the recessed lights are now.</div>
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Just for fun, here is what the office looked like just before we closed on the house. </div>
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The cabinets are getting a coat of hi-gloss BM Lead Gray </div>
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The crown molding, baseboards, and window moldings are also getting a coat of lead gray.</div>
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The walls will get a flat finish of the same color. </div>
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I have been on the hunt for a new rug for this space. </div>
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Right now, I have a 5x8 rug in here. I am looking for something a little larger.</div>
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The paint should be here tomorrow and I'll be getting started this weekend. </div>
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I am looking forward to having some progress shots to show you next week. </div>
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I mentioned last week in <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2014/10/clearing-house.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">this post</span></a>, that I did a little rug rearranging around here. </div>
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Let me introduce you to the newest addition to the family room.....</div>
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Oh, and I forgot to mention that I had the family room </div>
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(+ the kitchen, dining room and foyer) repainted. </div>
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The family room is now BM Seashell. </div>
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I was craving a more neutral feel.</div>
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I switched out the colorful drapes for something a little more simple. </div>
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I just cut a drop cloth in half, hemmed them with hem tape and clipped them up with rings. </div>
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They work fine for now.</div>
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I'm itching to add some more navy to the room. I have my eye on a few pillows from etsy.</div>
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I love the rich, vibrant colors in this rug. It looks red and a tad purple in these photos, </div>
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but it is definitely more of a burnt orange and navy.</div>
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I removed the <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2011/03/making-it-my-own.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">skirted slipcover</span></a> from the ottoman. </div>
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The cream fabric that was underneath won't be safe for long. </div>
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I'll have to come up with Plan "B" soon. </div>
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I'd love to add an old wooden trunk as a coffee table, but the kids (and Willee) </div>
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love using the ottoman as extra seating.</div>
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I added a bit more green back into the room also. Every room needs a little green.</div>
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The new 9x12 size works much better than the previous 8x10 <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/jute-chenille-herringbone-rug-natural-ivory-b944/?pkey=e%7Cjute%2Brug%7C30%7Cbest%7C0%7C2%7C24%7C%7C2&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">West Elm rug</span></a> that was in here. </div>
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This rug screams cozy to me. While I'm definitely not looking forward to winter, </div>
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I can't way to get a fire going and curl up on the couch with a good book. </div>
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I got the rug from <a href="http://www.ebay.com/usr/nycrugs?_trksid=p2047675.l2559" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">nycrugs</span></a> on ebay. This was my first time buying from this seller. </div>
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The rug was a fair price and shipped quickly.</div>
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It was listed as new with tags. I noticed a small stain on it once we unwrapped and unrolled it. </div>
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I emailed the seller right away and sent a pictures.</div>
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It wasn't a big enough deal to pack it up and send it back. </div>
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They ended up crediting me $100.</div>
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The other ebay seller I have bought from several times is <a href="http://newyorkruggallery./"><span style="color: #38761d;">newyorkruggallery</span></a>.</div>
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I know buying a large rug, sight unseen, is not for everyone.</div>
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But so far, I have been very pleased with all my on-line rug purchases.<br />
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<b>UPDATE:</b> <i>I can see comments that are posted on my blog, but they are not coming to my email. </i><br />
<i>I have tried everything I can to troubleshoot the problem and have gotten nowhere. </i><br />
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It is about time to do another clear out around here. </div>
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I had a big tag sale back in the winter and it sure felt good to get rid </div>
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of some of the things I'd been <strike>hoarding</strike> hanging on to.</div>
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I have a few more things I need to part with.</div>
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What do you know, I've changed my mind once again about a rug in our home. </div>
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I know, you're shocked!</div>
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I decided that the <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/jute-chenille-herringbone-rug-natural-ivory-b944/?pkey=e%7Cjute%2Brug%7C30%7Cbest%7C0%7C2%7C24%7C%7C2&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">West Elm Jute Chenille Rug</span></a> </div>
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(which I still love) was a tad too small for the family room.</div>
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I started my rug hunt back in the summer. Nothing was really jumping out at me. </div>
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9x12 rugs aren't necessarily easy to find.</div>
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I finally settled on a traditional rug I found on Ebay.</div>
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A post about it coming up next week.</div>
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The West Elm rug moved to "The Nook" off the kitchen. Its perfect there. </div>
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That leaves me with one extra rug.</div>
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This one......</div>
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Here's a better picture of it (when "The Nook" was the dining room).</div>
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It is approximately 8.5' x 10.5'. </div>
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<b><i>Price: $150 - <span style="color: red;">SOLD</span></i></b></div>
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Local pick-up only.</div>
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Once I did the rug rearranging, I needed to do some window treatment rearranging.</div>
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You know how it goes, you give a mouse a cookie......</div>
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I ended up taking down the drapes I had in the family room. </div>
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They were made using this <a href="http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/portfolio-latika-festival-fabric-.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">Latika Festival Fabric</span>.</a></div>
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I will show you what I temporarily replaced them with next week.</div>
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I have a set of two dummy panels. They are approximate 20" wide x 96" long.</div>
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They are pinch pleated and include drapery pins.</div>
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<b><i>Price: $100/pair + shipping - <span style="color: red;">SOLD</span></i></b></div>
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I also have three (3) double rolls of Schumacher grass cloth wallpaper. </div>
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It's a coral/orange color and it's gorgeous. </div>
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I had plans to use it in our office/den, but I decided to go a different direction.</div>
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I am having a hart time parting with it.</div>
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<b><i>Price: $40/double roll or $100 for all three (3) + shipping</i></b></div>
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Lastly, I have six <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/herringbone-burlap-panel/245344" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">Ballard Herringbone Burlap Panels</span></a> for sale.</div>
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Four of them are 96" in length and the other two are 108" in length.</div>
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They are new and still in the package. </div>
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These were going to be used in a client project and we changed our minds.</div>
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They retail for $99 (96") and $119 (108")</div>
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<b><i>Price: $50/panel + shipping </i></b></div>
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Please let me know if you are interested in any of these items.<br />
You can contact me <a href="mailto:dsurrey@twc.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">here</span></a>.</div>
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Lately my days have been filled with design work and PTO duties. </div>
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All work and no play is makes for a long week. </div>
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So I usually try to make time for lunch with a friend or a little window shopping.</div>
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A couple weeks ago, I got lucky and went to lunch two days in a row with two good friends. </div>
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After lunch, we stopped in a a few of our favorite spots. </div>
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Homegoods is always full of fun surprises. I only stop in there about once a month.</div>
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I love that their inventory is always fresh.</div>
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Another place I love to pop into from time to time is Tuesday Morning. </div>
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You never know what you might find. </div>
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On this particular day, the rug selection was great. </div>
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My favorite place to window shop is <a href="http://behighstreet.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">High Street Market</span></a>. <br />
I love just about everything in the store.<br />
They just expanded and now carry a nice selection of furniture upstairs.<br />
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Do these look familiar? </div>
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They are framed pages from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Botanicals-Butterflies-Leslie-K-Overstreet/dp/275940269X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413298664&sr=8-1&keywords=botanicals+butterflies+and+insects" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">this book</span></a>. </div>
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I have a <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2011/07/botanicals-butterflies-and-insects-oh.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">few framed</span></a> in my home. </div>
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I bought the book at <a href="http://qandqhome.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">Quince and Quinn </span></a>(another of my favorite window shopping spots).</div>
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These were $89 each at High Street Market. </div>
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They had quite a few needlepoints to choose from. I am a sucker for a good needlepoint.</div>
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Their pillow selection is amazing. </div>
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This table stopped me in my tracks. </div>
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This burled wood quarter foil side table got my attention too. </div>
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These restoration hardware looking metal and glass cabinets </div>
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This brass number was my favorite. Looks pretty indestructible too. </div>
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A couple of weekends ago, we traveled to my hometown of Morganfield, Kentucky. </div>
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We made the trip to attend the wedding of my beautiful cousin, Kailin. </div>
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the local high school football game and a day at annual Corn Festival. </div>
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My favorite part was getting to see this amazing couple begin their journey as husband and wife. </div>
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I already mentioned that Kailin is beautiful - </div>
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like, jaw dropping, stops you in your tracks kind of beautiful. </div>
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And she has the personality to match. </div>
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Here are a few of my favorite photos from her wedding day. </div>
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All photos were taken by Rachel Houser of <a href="http://rachaelhouser.com/blog/morganfield-kentucky-wedding/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">Rachel Houser Photography</span></a>. </div>
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May aunt and uncle, parents of the bride, are responsible for the fabulous decorations. </div>
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We are blessed to have been able to be a part of their magical day.</div>
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Switching gears:</div>
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Thank you to all who entered the $100 Staples Gift Card Giveaway.</div>
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The winner is Sarah from <a href="http://www.702parkproject.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">702 Park Project</span></a>.</div>
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I know my posts have been quite sporadic. </div>
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As a married couple, we have only lived in two houses. Our <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2011/05/remodeling-addicts.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">first house</span></a> did not have a pantry. </div>
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I was determined to fit a pantry into the redesign of our current home. </div>
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I gave you a peek inside the pantry <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2011/03/hello-sunshine.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">here</span></a>.</div>
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I had a grand scheme to makeover our pantry ever since we moved in. </div>
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And then I came across this image. </div>
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I quickly realized that a makeover was not needed after all -</div>
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Just some pretty baskets and a little organization.</div>
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Since our office was not in line for a makeover, I decided to finally tackle the pantry.</div>
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Clearly, my photos aren't quite magazine quality, </div>
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but I accomplished the look I was going for and finally got things organized in there. </div>
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I ordered these Anchor Hocking one gallon <span style="color: #38761d;"><a href="http://www.staples.com/Anchor-Hocking-1-gal-Glass-Heritage-Hill-Jar-With-Glass-Cover-Clear/product_232267" target="_blank">glass jars</a> </span>to store snacks, rice, pasta and coffee.</div>
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I also ordered ten of these <span style="color: #38761d;"><a href="http://www.staples.com/Wood-Designs-Plastic-Woven-Wicker-Baskets-Natural-Tan-10-Set/product_507500" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">plastic woven wicker baskets</span></a>.</span> </div>
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Now for the fun part. In addition to supplying the items used to organize my pantry, </div>
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Back in the Spring, the sweetest woman, Anne, contacted me about making some changes in the home she shares with her husband and six kids. You read that correctly, six kids. </div>
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They had two biological children and they ended up adopting four more children from China. </div>
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They are one amazing family!</div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"> </span>You can read more about their story<span style="color: #38761d;"> <a href="http://www.nohandsbutours.com/2013/03/12/how-magic-johnson-became-my-new-favorite-basketball-player/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: #38761d;">, </span><a href="http://www.nohandsbutours.com/2014/03/19/six-pills-a-day-a-cure-for-my-ignor" style="color: #38761d;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">here</span></a> and<span style="color: #38761d;"> <span style="color: #38761d;"><a href="http://www.nohandsbutours.com/2014/06/15/loaves-fishes-and-bedrooms/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">here</span></a>.</span></span></div>
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Since they added so much "life" to their family, they really wanted to add some life to their home. </div>
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My main objective was to add some much needed color to the family room and foyer.</div>
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Here was our plan..... </div>
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The drapes were custom made and really bring "life" to the family room.</div>
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This is how the foyer looked before....</div>
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The dining room gets a ton of use in this house. The kids use it as their homework station.</div>
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Walls were painted BM Hale Navy.</div>
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We added some original art from China, a gorgeous card catalog/buffet and some simple lamps.</div>
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We added some square frames with oversize linen mats to help disguise the thermostat. </div>
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I was in a hurry on the final install day </div>
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and I wasn't able to take as many photos as I would have liked. </div>
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Now that we are well into our back to school routine, I am busy again working.</div>
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It seems like people always want to take on decorating projects right before the holidays. </div>
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I know it's only August, but my upholsterer/seamstress is already booked out to mid-October. </div>
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If you are interested in working together to create a unique and inviting space in your home, </div>
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feel free to contact me <a href="mailto:dsurrey@twc.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">here</span></a>. </div>
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A huge thanks to Anne (and her amazing family) </div>
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Don't let the title mislead you, I actually love Summer. </div>
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Every year, about mid-February, I long for the lazy, hot days of summer. </div>
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I relish sleeping in, no homework and a lighter activity schedule. </div>
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But then comes August 1st, and I begin to crave routine. I'll admit, I thrive on a set schedule. </div>
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I am pretty good about "going with the flow" </div>
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and I usually try to plan one or two activities during the week to keep the kids entertained. </div>
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But, truth be told, I like to wake up at the same time everyday </div>
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and I like to know what my day will entail. I also thoroughly enjoy some alone time. </div>
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Our summer schedule prevents all of these things from happening. </div>
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Well, I suppose I could wake up at the same time everyday. </div>
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But if I don't have to, chances are, I won't. </div>
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You see where this is going, right? </div>
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IT'S TIME FOR MY KIDS TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL!</div>
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There, I said it. If that makes me a bad mom, then so be it.</div>
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Before I jump back into blogging, I thought I might give you a peek at our summer. </div>
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We didn't take any big trips and we didn't do anything too adventurous.</div>
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But we did make the most of our unscheduled time together. </div>
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Looking back at these photos, it appears we had quite a big time. Never a dull moment, that's for sure. </div>
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FYI, I was forced to retreat to a quiet corner of my room to finish this post. </div>
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I recently completed designs for a dining room and office. </div>
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The couple live in a beautiful home just a few years old. </div>
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Their decor and paint colors are fairly neutral. They were looking to liven things up a bit.</div>
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They had their eyes on a beautiful dining table and buffet. </div>
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Other than that, they were open to ideas.</div>
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Here are my ideas...... </div>
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For this design, I started with the rug. </div>
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I love a good traditional rug that will last forever. </div>
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They were open to mixing up the chairs. </div>
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I also provided two lighting options.</div>
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I think the red lanterns would be perfect in this space.</div>
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Here are my ideas for the office.....</div>
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They sent me several different room layout options </div>
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and wanted me to help them decide which one would work best. </div>
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I settled on the one I thought would give them the best working space and optimal TV viewing.</div>
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They already had a desk/hutch and they wanted to add more desk space.</div>
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I suggested softening the windows with drapes.</div>
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I also recommended adding some colorful local maps and personal travel photographs. </div>
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A nice upholstered swivel chair would be perfect for this space too.</div>
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This project is on hold for now, while they take their time making decisions.</div>
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I really enjoyed working on these designs and wanted to share them.</div>
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Other than squeezing in a little work, I have been in full summer mode; </div>
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staying up late, sleeping in, spending time at the pool, soaking it all in.</div>
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I hate to think this way, but my oldest child only has six more summers </div>
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until she graduates from high school. Yikes! </div>
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I don't want to look back on this time and wish I had been more present.</div>
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So forgive me if my posts are few and far between.</div>
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I hope you're having an amazing summer!</div>
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<span style="color: black;">A few months ago, I was watching an NBA game with the boys.</span></div>
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Okay, let's get real, I was most likely reading Southern Living while they were watching the game.</div>
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While my boys were discussing the team fouls and rebounds, </div>
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I couldn't help but focus on the sports announcer's outfit.</div>
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I did a double take and then asked to my husband to pause the TV so I could snap a picture. </div>
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Now I'm no sports fanatic, but I do have two boys who are obsessed </div>
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with basketball, baseball and football. </div>
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So I see my fair share of sporting events on TV. </div>
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However, it seems as though I have been living under a rock. </div>
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Apparently the sports announcer, Craig Sager, is quite famous for his outlandish outfits.</div>
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I was intrigued. </div>
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I did a little digging and came up with a few more Craig Sager ensembles. </div>
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Since fashion isn't necessarily my thing, my thoughts immediately turned to interior design.</div>
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I used a few of my favorite Craig Sager outfits as inspiration </div>
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for a little fabric/wallcovering pattern mixing.</div>
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Humor me, if you will........</div>
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(Oh, and if you love any of the fabrics/wallcoverings, I have included links to the sources below).</div>
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While searching for my favorite Craig Sager suits, </div>
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I discovered he is currently battling acute myeloid leukemia. </div>
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I sure hope his is back in action and sporting some fabulous fashion very soon.</div>
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I'm still here, just trying to make it through the last three days of school. The finish line is in sight.</div>
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Three more days of waking up early, packing lunches, helping with homework and early bedtimes. </div>
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Then we can officially call it summer! </div>
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I have been trying to wrap up design projects, run errands, get things organized and enjoy the last few days of peach and quiet before all heck break loose around here. </div>
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I had to get my thrifting fix too. </div>
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Taking three kids thrifting over the summer is definitely not on my "to do list". </div>
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I found a few gems over the last couple of weeks.</div>
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Like this $5.00 lamp from St. Vincent DePaul.</div>
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I already had the shade on hand in my arsenal of thrift store shades.</div>
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We have plenty of overhead lighting in the mudroom. So I never thought of adding a lamp in here. </div>
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At night, I prefer the ambiance of lamp lighting.</div>
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This lamp is the perfect amount of light in the evenings. </div>
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Bonus - it helps hide the dirt in the mudroom! </div>
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I also picked up this blue and gold metal tray at Goodwill for $2.00. </div>
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It had me at blue and gold.</div>
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I picked up a few blue and white jars at St. Vincent DePaul also.</div>
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I love the little ginger jar. They varied in price from $3-$8. </div>
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I added them to the mantle for a little more of a Springy look.</div>
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I bought this chair silhouette print a while back for $5.</div>
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I added it to the small gallery wall in the dining room.</div>
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I have plenty more to share with you and I hope to be able to blog a little more this summer.</div>
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I recently partnered with Staples to do a fun little Pantry Makeover.</div>
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Looking forward to showing you very soon.</div>
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I have been working on a family room design for a repeat client. </div>
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I helped her make a few changes to her dining room last year </div>
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We also tackled the foyer at that time. She originally wanted to work on the living room too, </div>
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but we decided to hold off until we could do a complete makeover. </div>
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I talked about her smart design decision <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2013/04/smart-design-decisions.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">here</span></a>.</div>
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When she contacted me recently, it was to finally work on the living room.</div>
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When I went to meet with her, she mentioned she would also like to make a few</div>
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We got a little side tracked again and decided to go for more than a few changes in the family room.</div>
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Once again, the living room got put on the back burner.</div>
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Don't worry, we will get to it.</div>
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But for now, this family room makeover is going to be something!</div>
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Here's our plan........</div>
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This lovely couple spent some time out West before they had children.</div>
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They have a couple pieces of art they collected and we plan to incorporate those into the room,</div>
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The room is not huge. </div>
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We decided a sectional was the best way to get the maximum amount of seating.</div>
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Resurfacing the brick fireplace with stone was not part of the initial "make a few changes" plan.</div>
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It took a little convincing, but fortunately, </div>
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they were open to the idea and moved forward with it right away.</div>
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The walls were painted with BM Revere Pewter. </div>
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I would love to see the built ins on either side of the fireplace painted in BM Creekside Green.</div>
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Still keeping my fingers crossed that they go for it.</div>
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The carpet has been replaced, the fireplace resurfaced, the walls painted and the sectional delivered.</div>
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It's finally time for the fun part. </div>
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I am currently on the hunt for some unique accessories to fill up the built-ins. </div>
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Hoping to wrap up this project next week.</div>
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I know it has been a while since I shared any "after" photos of my projects.</div>
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It is definitely at the top of my to do list.</div>
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I read somewhere last week that May is the new December.</div>
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With all the sporting events and school activities, I believe it. </div>
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I try hard not to complain about being busy. </div>
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Years from now, when it is nice and quiet around here, I'll miss those busy days </div>
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of shuffling kids around town, cheering them on at their games, </div>
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and spending countless hours helping them with school projects. </div>
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For now, I am going to soak it all in and enjoy the blessings.</div>
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It all started back in November when we upgraded our queen size bed for a king size bed.</div>
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Then in December we replaced the TV in our family room </div>
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The old 32" box TV wasn't quite cutting it. </div>
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The first thing I did was go on the hunt for a long dresser </div>
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to replace the painted armoire that housed the box TV.</div>
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I found the perfect one at a funky little resale shop in Cincinnati called Connecting Times Resale. </div>
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I follow them on on <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ConnectingTimes" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Facebook</span></a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span">and am often intrigued by the pictures they post.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">I pop in there from time to time.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">The day I found this dresser, I had actually stopped in to see a different dresser they had posted.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Turns out I liked this one better.</span></div>
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I love the legs, the wood grain and the vintage hardware.</div>
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And it just happened to be the perfect size for this spot.</div>
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I sold the armoire. We moved the dresser in and promptly hooked up the TV.</div>
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Next I got out the hammer and few nails and went town </div>
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creating a gallery wall around the TV to disguise it a bit. </div>
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I used things I already had on hang.</div>
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Like this Batik I got for Christmas. </div>
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I may have dropped a subtle hint about adding it to my wish list <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2013/12/field-trip-friday.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">here</span></a>.</div>
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I framed some concert tickets to one of our favorite bands and hung those here too,</div>
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A signed concert poster tacked to a back of a wooden frame is front and center on the gallery wall.</div>
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Have I mentioned I like red barns? I grew up on a farm and we had a red barn on our property. </div>
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I have always been drawn to "red barn art". These came from the thrift store too.</div>
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Okay, not quite, but here's the story.....<br />
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About three months ago, I met the sweetest local blogger. </div>
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Her name is Sarah and her blog is <a href="http://www.simplysarahstyle.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Simply Sarah Style</span></a>.</div>
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We met by chance when she responded to a post where I listed a headboard for sale on Facebook.</div>
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Turns out I know her mother-in-law and they were both familiar with my blog. </div>
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She asked if I was interested in being featured in an article for another local blog she writes for. </div>
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Truth be told, I am not the best self promoter. </div>
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I know in today's day and age, </div>
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self promotion is one of the main ways to get your name out there and grow your business.</div>
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For instance, when I have a new blog post, I promote it on my blog <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oak-Ridge-Revival/172222786166702?ref=hl" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Facebook</span></a> page and occasionally pin a few images from the post to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/oakridgerevival/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Pinterest</span></a>. </div>
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I know others use Fabcebook, Instagram Twitter and Pinterest to promote a post.</div>
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Not that there is anything wrong with that. </div>
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It's just that sometimes I feel like it is all I can do to make it through a day and get a semi-healthy meal on the table for my family. And by semi-healthy, I mean a peanut butter sandwich and some grapes.</div>
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So when Sarah asked it I was interested, it first felt like self promotion to me. </div>
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Even though I work hard and am proud of my work, I don't like to come off as</div>
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"Look at me, look how I have all my sh#* together."</div>
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I promise you, I don't have even half my sh#% together.</div>
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But after thinking about it more, I realized I was being too hard on myself.</div>
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I shouldn't be afraid to take advantage of opportunities that come my way. </div>
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I also like to support local businesses and I know other do too.</div>
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By putting my name out there to a local audience, not only could I grow my business, </div>
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but I could give others a chance to support a local business. </div>
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To sum it all up, I sincerely appreciate the opportunity Sarah gave me </div>
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and my business has grown because of it. </div>
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Not only did it help me grow professionally, </div>
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but it helped me conquer some of my fears and grow personally.</div>
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Here is the <a href="http://www.fortthomasmatters.com/2014/02/q-with-fort-thomas-interior-designer.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">article</span></a>. </div>
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It also appeared in a local monthly publication called <a href="http://www.livingmagazines.com/Fort_Thomas_Living/Fort_Thomas_Living.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Fort Thomas Living</span></a>.</div>
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After you read the article, be sure to check out Sarah's blog <a href="http://www.simplysarahstyle.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">here</span></a>.<br />
I have no shame in promoting others!</div>
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Well, it's only taken me a week and a half to get back to normal after our Spring Break trip. .</div>
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Our trip to Mexico started off with a little snafu. </div>
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We had this trip planned for quite some time. </div>
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About a month before the trip, my husband found out he had to be in Milwaukee for work,</div>
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four of the seven days we were planning to be in Mexico. </div>
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We tried to arrange for him to come down for the last couple days of the trip, </div>
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So off to Mexico I went with these three......</div>
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Oh, and we met my sister, her family and my parents in the Charlotte airport. </div>
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all eleven of us continued onto Mexico.</div>
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that one of the most memorable parts of the trip was our day trip to <a href="http://www.xelha.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Xel-Ha</span></a>, an ecological water park. </div>
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And then there were those really sweet moments.</div>
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Like when my five year old niece collected shells with tiny holes in them. </div>
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made all her classmates palm leaves and shell necklaces. </div>
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And when my middle son wrote his daddy a message in the sand </div>
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And when my youngest son found the most perfect heart shaped piece of coral </div>
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on a walk with my mom and brought it back for me. </div>
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It was certainly a vacation to remember. </div>
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I will cherish those memories with my family forever. </div>
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Now that our kids have their <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"><a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2014/01/adventure-awaits.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">passports</span></a>,</span> they are ready to travel the world. </div>
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I am already looking forward to our next adventure!</div>
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Sorry I fell of the grid again. I always appreciate when readers email me to make sure I'm okay. </div>
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Just had a case of "too much on my plate". </div>
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We went to Mexico last week for Spring Break. </div>
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Going away for a week and trying to wrap up all the loose ends before leaving makes me a little crazy!</div>
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We are home again and back in our routines. </div>
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A grand time was had by all. I'll share some pictures later this week. </div>
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Now, onto the bar cart in the bedroom.....</div>
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I found this little gem in a thrift shop a few months ago. It was $7.50.</div>
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I snagged it right up.</div>
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It's quite imperfect, which is perfect for me. </div>
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I moved it around the house for a while trying to find the best spot for it. </div>
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Turns out the best spot for the bar car happens to be my eleven year old daughter's room.</div>
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Oh, and I got this fabulous lamp last week at Goodwill for $3.00. Already had the shade. </div>
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I went in to drop off the leftovers from my tag sale (more on that later too).</div>
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When I am within a half mile of a thrift store, I can't help but pop it. </div>
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then buy more stuff I don't need. I've got problems, people. </div>
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a bible, a devotional, pretty flowers, books, souvenirs, and a picture of friends. </div>
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The perfect spot for an imperfect piece. </div>
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For now, anyway. Who knows where it will end up.</div>
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Did I mention I have problems?</div>
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So tell me. Could you, would you, put a bar cart in your child's room?</div>
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I have been on an "Out and About" spree lately. Mostly, shopping for clients. </div>
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It's always nice to spend other people's money! My husband whole heartedly agrees. </div>
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Here are a few things that caught my eye.....</div>
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This 5x8 dhurrie rug from Homegoods would be perfect just about anywhere. </div>
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Moving onto Home Emporium (one of my favorite stores). </div>
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This rug had my heart going pitter patter. </div>
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I snapped a picture and immediately sent it to a friend.</div>
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I knew it would be perfect for her family room.</div>
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She agreed! Here is the rug in its new home.</div>
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Isn't it lovely?</div>
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I always pause at a good pair of chairs. </div>
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Loved the look of these, but they sit straight up. Not so comfy. </div>
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This pair was definitely more comfortable and I like the neutral linen upholstery. </div>
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There were several of these leather chairs. Very masculine leather, but the feminine lines are so pretty.</div>
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This one is a little more substantial. </div>
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I was digging the distressed leather. </div>
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Pretty glass bottles ($29 each).</div>
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I know I have blogged about these poufs before, but they had a whole big pile of them last week.</div>
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$99 is a great price too. They are quite a big bigger than the ones you see at Target.</div>
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I don't have a place for these over-dyed patchwork pillows, but I'm a big fan. ($39 each)</div>
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This would be SWEET over a pool table.</div>
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I was tempted to buy one of these, but couldn't quite figure out what I would use it for. ($29)</div>
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They had several of these large dining tables. I like the look of them, but the wood was very uneven. </div>
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I was picturing many spilled drinks.</div>
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This little love seat wasn't the softest, but the lines are pretty and tufting always draws my attention. </div>
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I am always tempted by the beautiful things I see when out and about.</div>
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Lately, I have been practicing restraint.</div>
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I need to focus on getting rid of some of the beautiful things I already own. </div>
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I am planning to have my "Tag Sale" this Saturday from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.</div>
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I will have several lamps, lamp shades, chairs, other furniture, rugs, picture frames, etc. for sale.</div>
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I already responded to those who expressed interest in coming, but if you want to stop </div>
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by to take a look, email me <a href="mailto:dsurrey@twc.com" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">here</span></a> and I will give you more details.</div>
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Oh, and speaking of being out and about, my husband and I </div>
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went to a concert on a school night last night, the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"><a href="http://southernsoulassembly.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Southern Soul Assembly</span></a>.</span></div>
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It was A-MAZING.</div>
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I have been to a lot of concerts in my lifetime and this was one of my all time favorites. </div>
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If the show is coming to a city near you, go see it!</div>
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Mixing metals is always a great idea. </div>
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I know this used to be frowned upon, but nowadays, it is a big part of a good design.</div>
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Silver or brushed nickel was very popular for a while, then oil rubbed bronze took over.</div>
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In case you didn't know, brass is back. </div>
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I, for one, sure hope it is here to stay. </div>
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We have mixed metals all over our home, </div>
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but just recently I made a few changes in the master bathroom that include mixing silver and gold.</div>
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This Pottery Barn silver towel bar has been here since the <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2011/02/from-bedroom-to-bathroom.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">mater bathroom renovation</span></a> </div>
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was done back in 2009. I added the two botanicals in black and gold frames.</div>
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I also added the small<a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2011/09/golden-rule.html" target="_blank"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">demilune table</span></a> that I "rub n' buffed".</div>
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There is not a ton of space between the tub and the wall, but the small demilune fits</div>
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perfectly and makes for a nice spot to park a glass of wine while taking a bath.</div>
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Lastly, I added a silver soap dish and one of my favorite pictures of the kids.</div>
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Ah, those sweet little smiles and big fat cheeks.</div>
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I don't want to insinuate that silver and bronze are not cool. </div>
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I have plenty of silver, bronze and gold all over my home. </div>
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First, second or third place metals are all winners in my book. </div>
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No really, just pick a seat. </div>
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There are plenty to choose from. </div>
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I mentioned in <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2014/03/well-hello-there.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">this post</span></a> that I counted the chairs in our home and came up with 37. </div>
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Now, just to clarify, that does included dining chairs and two child size chairs. </div>
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Here is a look at the "chair situation" in our home. </div>
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We have owned <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2011/08/on-roll.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">this chair</span></a> for a long time. </div>
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It was originally dark brown wicker and I painted it with BM Kingsport Gray.</div>
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I ordred these <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2012/04/counting-couches.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">two swivel/gliders</span></a> a couple of years ago. </div>
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They are a bit hit with the kids, since they are similar to a merry-go-round.</div>
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Still loving these <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/search/label/Dining%20Room" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">bentwoods</span></a> that I recovered recently. </div>
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Here is a shot which includes quite a few chairs. </div>
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I picked up the two floral chairs at a consignment shop. </div>
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They work perfectly in "The Nook".</div>
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I have four of these <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2011/08/vintage-chairs.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">vintage school chairs</span></a> sprinkled around the house. </div>
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One now resides in the foyer. </div>
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My <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2012/02/there-is-ghost-in-our-house.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">ghost chair</span></a> was a steal from Craigslist. </div>
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There is a whole lot of chairs going on in here. </div>
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We have the yard sale wingbacks I had reupholstered, </div>
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the <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2013/12/musical-chairs-round-two.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">wicker and chrome chairs</span></a> I found on Craiglist </div>
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and the <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2014/02/recovered-dining-room-chairs-simple-diy.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">rattan and chrome chairs</span></a> I got from an estate sale. </div>
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Mixed together, they make one big happy chair family.</div>
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The<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"> <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2012/04/antiquing.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">black Eames chair</span></a> </span>I found at an outdoor antique show is still residing in the office.</div>
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These<a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2012/03/bought-sight-unseen.html" target="_blank"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">two beauties</span></a>, which also came from an estate sale are currently living in the basement. </div>
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I love these chairs, but I still don't have a place for them. Might have to get rid of them soon.</div>
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Moving upstairs, the boys have<a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-table-i-didnt-mean-to-buy.html" target="_blank"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">two red tolix-like chairs</span></a> in their room. </div>
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They came from Kroger, of all places. </div>
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Another vintage school chair fits right in at my <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-room-of-tween.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">daughter's desk</span></a>.</div>
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<a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2011/07/almost-there.html" style="color: #38761d;" target="_blank">This chair</a> was another thrift store find that I painted and had reupholstered. </div>
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Lastly, this <a href="http://oakridgerevival.blogspot.com/2012/11/floral-chair-makeover.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">thrift store find makeover</span></a> in our master bedroom.</div>
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Full disclosure, there are a few more chairs living in <strike>chair/lamp purgatory</strike> the basement </div>
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and four more on the third floor. </div>
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I also have quite a few barstools, lamps, frames and art that I need to let go of. </div>
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I'm thinking of having a tag sale soon. </div>
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Not to be confused with a yard/garage sale. </div>
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I've done that before and the last time, I vowed never to do it again. </div>
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If you are local and would be interested in coming to the tag sale, send me an email <a href="mailto:dsurrey@twc.com" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Date and time TBD. </div>
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Thank you so much for being loyal readers and I hope you have a fabulous weekend.</div>
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For some reason, my husband has decided he really wants to take the kids to the circus this weekend. </div>
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I volunteered to stay home and get our taxes together. The lesser of two evils, in my opinion.</div>
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