tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75526489933998684442024-03-05T19:42:32.362-08:00The Inspired DecoratorThe Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-55986548903873490302011-07-18T06:00:00.001-07:002011-07-18T06:02:24.694-07:00NEW BLOG!!We are back from Maine and had a lovely vacation! My new blog is now officially up and running! I still have some work to do on it, but I hope you will stop by and check it out...<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://jljsweetspot.blogspot.com/">Life in the Sweet Spot</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div>I'll be saying goodbye to this blog, but am looking forward to sharing lots of things on the new blog!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-9550179722703486102011-06-27T06:02:00.000-07:002011-06-29T13:57:18.746-07:00ChangesObviously, with baby #2 on the way, we're going through a lot of changes around here. The bed is gone from the guest room (which now will be referred to as the boy's room!!). I'll really miss that bed, but it went to a good home- our good friends Rachel and Kyle, moved in behind us this past weekend. Literally, I can see their house from our backyard- it's awesome. So now they will have it for their guest room. So, here is the current state of the boy's room. I am doing lots of sorting and organizing because we need to move a lot of stuff that has been stored in that room out of there.<div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDlWkuYK29KI2-1tBPUsMjBNHk3z00kEOHPsNfrYs6pVDk8CvxwMUMTdWFhsmOelC1F4BJwSjMGuvKAarE-rlxqXZHqjsjO2kAuP0p_dwpa9mTGqr260mHx8_AXVOAJk-O5UDKDU5VNk0/s1600/DSCF2014.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDlWkuYK29KI2-1tBPUsMjBNHk3z00kEOHPsNfrYs6pVDk8CvxwMUMTdWFhsmOelC1F4BJwSjMGuvKAarE-rlxqXZHqjsjO2kAuP0p_dwpa9mTGqr260mHx8_AXVOAJk-O5UDKDU5VNk0/s400/DSCF2014.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623730512266876642" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW_zfv5Xa7iN-UtF53GfhOkPOZ2UkxLLvBv7zwcCcaJCYtZBZAWnT3SdyNrjroSmAiIAXd1Sg-jP0mCh4NSpLsD0i9h_kJ_DeONBWxHtrWRzSazTrHP6BH26kq5xtDzD4dl5XL5n9qizc/s1600/DSCF2013.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW_zfv5Xa7iN-UtF53GfhOkPOZ2UkxLLvBv7zwcCcaJCYtZBZAWnT3SdyNrjroSmAiIAXd1Sg-jP0mCh4NSpLsD0i9h_kJ_DeONBWxHtrWRzSazTrHP6BH26kq5xtDzD4dl5XL5n9qizc/s400/DSCF2013.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623730505071366450" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW_zfv5Xa7iN-UtF53GfhOkPOZ2UkxLLvBv7zwcCcaJCYtZBZAWnT3SdyNrjroSmAiIAXd1Sg-jP0mCh4NSpLsD0i9h_kJ_DeONBWxHtrWRzSazTrHP6BH26kq5xtDzD4dl5XL5n9qizc/s1600/DSCF2013.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Back to the title of this post- I am thinking about making a pretty big change around here- at the blog. I've had a realization over the past month or so that the blogs that I enjoy reading the most are the ones that are not only about decorating, but about life. Real people, living life. These women don't blog to make a living or to be famous. They don't do sponsored give aways (not that there's anything wrong with that), they just simply blog because they love it. The women that write these blogs appreciate decor, and design. They make the effort to make the space they live and raise their family enjoyable. It doesn't mean their house looks perfect all the time- it's not about that, but they care. For me, decor and design is making our home and the space we have work for me and my family, but doing it in a way that is aesthetically pleasing. As our family is growing, that means that changes need to be made, and will continue to be made.</div><div><br /></div><div>My point to all of this is that I don't just want to blog about decor, because the reason behind the decor often comes from life. So, I want to share more about life. I am hoping that opening up on here will invoke more creativity and more posts to share with you. Over the past year, I've learned a lot, grown a lot- as a woman, wife, and mother. Sometimes I want to share those thoughts, or funny stories, but feel like this blog has only really ever been just about decorating. Our <a href="http://www.jonesabode.blogspot.com/">family blog</a> doesn't really feel like the right place to share either. So, I've decided to make a new blog, where I will still talk about decorating like I have on this blog, but also add some more personal stories and thoughts.</div><div><br /></div><div> We leave for Maine in less than a week, so I am hoping to take some time to make the transition. This week has been a little stressful for a number of reasons- one being I failed my glucose test on Monday by 5 measely points (insert frustrated face). So, now I have to take the 3 hour test tomorrow. Therefore I am doing my best to not eat/drink any sugar today, which is in turn, making me a little cranky. I never would have thought that I eat a lot of sugar, but I realize now that I just like a little somethin' somethin' now and then. Especially when you are pregnant and spending most of your time with a toddler.</div><div><br /></div><div>But on a brighter note, I got <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073876&catId=SHOPSALE-DINING&pushId=SHOPSALE-DINING&popId=SHOPSALE&navAction=top&navCount=18&color=061&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&templateType=E">these</a> on sale at Anthro, and it makes drinking only water today a little more exciting....sometimes it's the little things. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkoMFMWexiC3cdszHfwLasN_ntgZz-uTkfbQMBMs4ylqpaoGUN3mHoYt_tSFni2UWXmv8ROIOhMmu4RYx1FjDxRgG6c3Tq_kzSkMloknwCLZxs5oLKE7hc-23cLMx1xunNfJ3YbjUuQlk/s1600/DSCF2002.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkoMFMWexiC3cdszHfwLasN_ntgZz-uTkfbQMBMs4ylqpaoGUN3mHoYt_tSFni2UWXmv8ROIOhMmu4RYx1FjDxRgG6c3Tq_kzSkMloknwCLZxs5oLKE7hc-23cLMx1xunNfJ3YbjUuQlk/s400/DSCF2002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623730092204808594" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-47386680060775230992011-05-13T11:52:00.000-07:002011-05-14T08:26:18.882-07:00Project Boys RoomThat's right, we're having another boy! And we couldn't be more excited! Except that I can't buy those cute girl clothes, but that leaves more money in the decorating jar!! <div><br /></div><div>I may or may not have mentioned that regardless of what the sex of baby #2 was, we had decided that Aiden and the new baby would be sharing a room. The guest room on the 3rd floor is quite large and can easily accomodate multiple children. We will then turn Aiden's room into a smaller guest room. </div><div><br /></div><div>I've already decided on a color scheme for the room: blue, orange and green. I just ordered this little scrap pack from Etsy for some inspiration. There will be some sewing projects I'm sure.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2_oV9ZRSDdQyNJz5BJsLe-DxSqeIDOKqtPI-XP3Y6SVztsqCuBayQlMkrk2d_QmyJ7R6H8ddNHkCEJKF7VFbX4gkAHsmT7FNUZ8l91YsbS_9JHZYU0Tgvkx18IOWnAaGVIjqqGYxrzA/s1600/il_570xN.243109304.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2_oV9ZRSDdQyNJz5BJsLe-DxSqeIDOKqtPI-XP3Y6SVztsqCuBayQlMkrk2d_QmyJ7R6H8ddNHkCEJKF7VFbX4gkAHsmT7FNUZ8l91YsbS_9JHZYU0Tgvkx18IOWnAaGVIjqqGYxrzA/s400/il_570xN.243109304.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606578908862271570" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 261px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I also will be using this crib bedding because I got it for free; I love the shade of green.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyBx-d-4DYC5t0_vi97mRGs8fvHpYa9t-Mj0lCwVV-Z3Tnlv6Mr3Ycq1VCB3_JrY9siPfAH9x3ekA80YMWNPqy71UxUvuwLTWMTgKHt_3Qk9uHIhroZYIUq0VG6Gq9f86vYeBwdPEv3M/s1600/CribBeddingMore3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyBx-d-4DYC5t0_vi97mRGs8fvHpYa9t-Mj0lCwVV-Z3Tnlv6Mr3Ycq1VCB3_JrY9siPfAH9x3ekA80YMWNPqy71UxUvuwLTWMTgKHt_3Qk9uHIhroZYIUq0VG6Gq9f86vYeBwdPEv3M/s400/CribBeddingMore3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606578909255758338" style="cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div>I will be painting this dresser (probably green to match the bedding) to use for the baby with a changing pad on top. (sorry about the quality of the pic, it's really old and I had to pull it from the blog)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4-mLQGTyLqKI0Y6fRzMnIZgmL-2su53ZBZ68ShtYEe6z4Zwvz0XQDh25Dhlgxjyd4PYvIYtYho6PJ5nHO4rwO2iWy1ABwFGaoKXeRoM7OHBoS0hQjc7M-tDNIGNjnPtU5FnYykFFKAk/s1600/DSCF2018_2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4-mLQGTyLqKI0Y6fRzMnIZgmL-2su53ZBZ68ShtYEe6z4Zwvz0XQDh25Dhlgxjyd4PYvIYtYho6PJ5nHO4rwO2iWy1ABwFGaoKXeRoM7OHBoS0hQjc7M-tDNIGNjnPtU5FnYykFFKAk/s400/DSCF2018_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606585089454572578" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4-mLQGTyLqKI0Y6fRzMnIZgmL-2su53ZBZ68ShtYEe6z4Zwvz0XQDh25Dhlgxjyd4PYvIYtYho6PJ5nHO4rwO2iWy1ABwFGaoKXeRoM7OHBoS0hQjc7M-tDNIGNjnPtU5FnYykFFKAk/s1600/DSCF2018_2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Yesterday we took an IKEA trip to finally get Aiden a bed. That's right, he's almost 3 and a half and still in his crib. He has never once tried to climb out and he's been happy in it, so we haven't really found the need to switch him yet. With the baby coming and vacations this summer requiring him to sleep in a bed, we thought it was finally time to pull the switch.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our original thought was to just get a toddler bed. With the room-sharing and space, we thought it would be best. However, when we were at Ikea a few months ago, Rob and Aiden took to this bed...</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMb8xXm04JTSVf9mZ_FxWhbLxeBtQ8J-zRrZqhH7wH1jXxnufYKLLze3TI-7NIO-2K3nbCkBgoYNHobg6LimOIm0ng2ztpVGI_lUgFDbW0yW8xBukMk5Wd4PaV8y_cLBNDWr3plwwY7A/s1600/kura-reversible-bed-blue-pine__74619_PE191869_S4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMb8xXm04JTSVf9mZ_FxWhbLxeBtQ8J-zRrZqhH7wH1jXxnufYKLLze3TI-7NIO-2K3nbCkBgoYNHobg6LimOIm0ng2ztpVGI_lUgFDbW0yW8xBukMk5Wd4PaV8y_cLBNDWr3plwwY7A/s400/kura-reversible-bed-blue-pine__74619_PE191869_S4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606587079079645058" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMb8xXm04JTSVf9mZ_FxWhbLxeBtQ8J-zRrZqhH7wH1jXxnufYKLLze3TI-7NIO-2K3nbCkBgoYNHobg6LimOIm0ng2ztpVGI_lUgFDbW0yW8xBukMk5Wd4PaV8y_cLBNDWr3plwwY7A/s1600/kura-reversible-bed-blue-pine__74619_PE191869_S4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Even though it is a loft bed, it is super safe for young kids; it's not quite 4 feet high, and getting a <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00139752">thinner mattress</a>, keeps the sides raised. I would have no concerns of Aiden sleeping in this bed. However, the blue/birch color made the decorator in me cringe. There is the option to turn around the blue panels to the white side, but even with doing that, you can still see the blue. I couldn't be convinced of it. Until I found this picture:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqFvgrRoAHd-6rxRWR1_fFzR-NJsYZLQLyRSbm1f7RvKe6AxWzF_2nqYgooEsZpBj8G6e1P4kCTKQ8Gl6EgH78b3mOSejeJWEfxnNhPud-lEoAaLzgW-4Kw8XdfTpUSGYSR90DgVP_lq8/s1600/IMG_3395-1024x768.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqFvgrRoAHd-6rxRWR1_fFzR-NJsYZLQLyRSbm1f7RvKe6AxWzF_2nqYgooEsZpBj8G6e1P4kCTKQ8Gl6EgH78b3mOSejeJWEfxnNhPud-lEoAaLzgW-4Kw8XdfTpUSGYSR90DgVP_lq8/s400/IMG_3395-1024x768.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606588666050996562" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cocoonhome.com/blog/?p=1512">{Cocoon Home}</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">OF COURSE!!! We can just paint it white, like I do everything! That looks a million times better. So, that's what we're doing:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Yesterday after getting home and while Aiden was napping, I was able to slap on 3 coats of primer and the white paint to the blue sides. It is going to take awhile to paint all the post pieces, but it will look so much better in the end. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYOgmF9XszXEJId1rAGKbaF6wlF6cO2kior_47B2IfTxwo-tuRitmujVcnSxMpCvnTM3RNZZqJJtPfMAEysV0IX8W0b6boEasdUp8wa8J2ES31wATpwbTS920QctOGXKHpdF_HIQqeIA/s1600/DSCF2002.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYOgmF9XszXEJId1rAGKbaF6wlF6cO2kior_47B2IfTxwo-tuRitmujVcnSxMpCvnTM3RNZZqJJtPfMAEysV0IX8W0b6boEasdUp8wa8J2ES31wATpwbTS920QctOGXKHpdF_HIQqeIA/s400/DSCF2002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606590852808799362" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It will be nice for Aiden to have his own little space under his bed while sharing a room with his new brother and the plus side is that once they are older, we can switch #2 from the crib to under the loft! It looks smaller, but it is actually a twin size bed, so Aiden will be able to be in it for a long time. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, that's what I've come up with for the room so far. It is going to be really tricky over the next few months switching around the 3rd. floor, but I am convinced we can do it and get it all done in time. We will have to get rid of our guest room queen size bed because it won't fit in the new guest room, but, we'll make it all work. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And to end this post I will give some outdoor painting advice: we had <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00018076">this foam stuff</a> left over from when we put down the new floor in the office. It's from Ikea and you get a huge amount (50 feet) for $20. I would highly recommend just purchasing this for outdoor painting projects! It's heavier than a tarp that can blow around and it worked SO well! </div><div><br /></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-87753012787057173972011-04-25T17:09:00.000-07:002011-04-25T17:41:26.596-07:00Oh Happy Day!I am very happy! First of all, it feels like spring is really here to stay. The weather this week is supposed to be gorgeous, and I am loving it! Even though my allergies are terrible, I don't even care, I love this weather!!<div><br /></div><div>Secondly, the office is finally done! Last week Rob and I really cracked down and got it finished. We finished painting, stained the shelves and desk, got them up. It feels so good to have this space actually feel like an office and not just a place where we throw junk.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin1M1pDysyG1zYBEDS4bWgd_pAau8-2uUIMDFvlpULNJHBW-6UL0_RlbBj5uMZBr7VQiDkaa-VCH1PuU4u1IHwszmkHDkOw-Tp4OZR5CL7VFaUnA5IVi6C61u3QlC2BVQen6d2rhlDxqA/s1600/DSCF2006.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin1M1pDysyG1zYBEDS4bWgd_pAau8-2uUIMDFvlpULNJHBW-6UL0_RlbBj5uMZBr7VQiDkaa-VCH1PuU4u1IHwszmkHDkOw-Tp4OZR5CL7VFaUnA5IVi6C61u3QlC2BVQen6d2rhlDxqA/s400/DSCF2006.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599683420312191234" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcyh6Xy7sDF2UU-glVdWbXoCedmqxiTHQLYzQSOCmrW5I8I1SUsyvx75hGhPBEmdLpzpqqeBabZ8Ew75bbaQs5g4YNI90ShUZlZQnoNKAs-3aI2gYHZfKtwYeZfcXfDEZmzcpUe2L13R0/s1600/DSCF2008.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcyh6Xy7sDF2UU-glVdWbXoCedmqxiTHQLYzQSOCmrW5I8I1SUsyvx75hGhPBEmdLpzpqqeBabZ8Ew75bbaQs5g4YNI90ShUZlZQnoNKAs-3aI2gYHZfKtwYeZfcXfDEZmzcpUe2L13R0/s400/DSCF2008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599683424847698658" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>There is obviosuly still a ton do, but it's the fun stuff. Like organizing! There are some things that we need to get to help with that and to make sure everything has it's right place. I also want to repaint the little dresser and do some little projects like cover the bulletin board.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp5J1CVtxeyMtfbCMZXG5NnYOvWNP7dGPBJ4Oc1craojXGM8kqTYVd8up-7pEcCMtZuaZM8davDUMKUwZ3AcrXhmU8yir4ihB2st7HPpNowwaLiqJrW_mUbfbGA7BRMknaMbDrAWuSjoI/s1600/DSCF2002.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp5J1CVtxeyMtfbCMZXG5NnYOvWNP7dGPBJ4Oc1craojXGM8kqTYVd8up-7pEcCMtZuaZM8davDUMKUwZ3AcrXhmU8yir4ihB2st7HPpNowwaLiqJrW_mUbfbGA7BRMknaMbDrAWuSjoI/s400/DSCF2002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599684581230221458" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjm2sPagACUqn5LzdilVL6-V5GtcdpNTDRZBsBcbq1yDltRYwMQHRbDRPHTAwd__Td3IOuYIDkGfBb-qRpB1o50lpvEzSpGcmVcxjJ9sGCp3nQsokFVLHWb9TeUYq5E7AGi-rnNkwObfA/s1600/DSCF2007.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjm2sPagACUqn5LzdilVL6-V5GtcdpNTDRZBsBcbq1yDltRYwMQHRbDRPHTAwd__Td3IOuYIDkGfBb-qRpB1o50lpvEzSpGcmVcxjJ9sGCp3nQsokFVLHWb9TeUYq5E7AGi-rnNkwObfA/s400/DSCF2007.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599684589878907906" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>So, the weather is warm, the office is an office, life is good! </div><div><br /></div><div>ps. It's really difficult to take pictures in here because it's so small, and the lighting is horrible. So, sorry for the quality of the pictures!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-34673355903381950252011-04-12T04:27:00.000-07:002011-04-12T18:29:37.965-07:00Spring and happy thingsSigns of spring have finally started to show, which makes me a happy person. The temperature hasn't been quite as warm as I prefer, but it's getting there. And once in a while we are blessed with a warm day, like yesterday where it went up past 80 degrees. I brought home some forsythia from my parent's house this past weekend.<div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9XLw4rVjE-qZVyqWSzC4R2e2y1hQknl7WcRzf9yHufrrLH-CocNt_NjVWhxy_e1gZpK0UMfloMQDyu1OwoqnoLDM7PVDQYDYTYfX8Nu0t3lZ3kcuagLbnoW_58sjAxjxr7VaH77NK78/s1600/DSCF2009.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9XLw4rVjE-qZVyqWSzC4R2e2y1hQknl7WcRzf9yHufrrLH-CocNt_NjVWhxy_e1gZpK0UMfloMQDyu1OwoqnoLDM7PVDQYDYTYfX8Nu0t3lZ3kcuagLbnoW_58sjAxjxr7VaH77NK78/s400/DSCF2009.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594864936869811858" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>My birthday is at the beginning of April and always reminds me that spring is coming! Even though it was rainy and cold on my actual birthday last week, it was a great day spent with my 2 boys. Aiden made me a birthday crown which he was super excited about, and Rob surprised me with this:</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPRNHmDiNWo9vKPJcDuUENhVf-F2RR2kqfDDPO3a_muN6sPVCdfvO0L4Gn6oP6ydtVsXDnlVihnZO3GyeJ8dSaMapHxEfbA5yX-i6SniocbYbFCL5tN6fcrhwY3760jw4YUvIkW_IMoQE/s1600/DSCF2004.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPRNHmDiNWo9vKPJcDuUENhVf-F2RR2kqfDDPO3a_muN6sPVCdfvO0L4Gn6oP6ydtVsXDnlVihnZO3GyeJ8dSaMapHxEfbA5yX-i6SniocbYbFCL5tN6fcrhwY3760jw4YUvIkW_IMoQE/s400/DSCF2004.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594864927320657970" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I've been wanting <a href="http://vllg.com/products/You_+_Me_poster,_thistle#panel=about-usage">this </a>since we started redoing the bedroom (which I realize is forever ago). Now the bedroom is almost complete. Which makes me very happy. All that is left to do is get new covers for the stools that we use as nightsands. I had tried to dye the covers we have, but it didn't turn out well. So, I found a <a href="http://marlenesurbanbliss.com/">website</a> that sells covers and decided it would cost about the same as making them by the time I bought the fabric. There's also the fact that I just don't feel like taking the time to make them. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMwOp5ch9Rs_G-z27ICbDL97s5rAFUxXAfCUDem3yrw6ml6vTHjwMUPkAqvzOoSb6n-Wk4atWA3_PHl-3Q3twp8jnV6hvK7KmOx-3q-MiKBF3HCwtxilcRdZDmULzheRUA-yBbRtFdRxM/s1600/DSCF2005.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMwOp5ch9Rs_G-z27ICbDL97s5rAFUxXAfCUDem3yrw6ml6vTHjwMUPkAqvzOoSb6n-Wk4atWA3_PHl-3Q3twp8jnV6hvK7KmOx-3q-MiKBF3HCwtxilcRdZDmULzheRUA-yBbRtFdRxM/s400/DSCF2005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594864934500646146" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The closet/office space is coming a long. But, I've decided to wait and share pictures until it's done. It is kind of a mess right now and realized that it would be better to wait and reveal the finished project (whenever that is- don't hold your breath). I will say that I am giddy with excitement about the organization that the space will provide. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here is an unexpected project I did last week that makes me SO happy. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXY3sjQBpy4pu-rQ-VfCiZYQ2jxuIPmHRZixegbLPP8RCaqMIHJfaGQYfy22JojBXOkKEiP1S3gHEGl5HoZMOntIA45oVsmijsicuJBq_fSR_NE0mqJxJAzpHIE7KUyquq_0RM2_1H2N4/s1600/DSCF2016.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXY3sjQBpy4pu-rQ-VfCiZYQ2jxuIPmHRZixegbLPP8RCaqMIHJfaGQYfy22JojBXOkKEiP1S3gHEGl5HoZMOntIA45oVsmijsicuJBq_fSR_NE0mqJxJAzpHIE7KUyquq_0RM2_1H2N4/s400/DSCF2016.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594868621299309266" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Here's why...back when we <a href="http://theinspiredecorator.blogspot.com/2010/03/kitchen-breakdown.html">redid the kitchen</a>, I made new curtains for the windows, which I never loved. There is a lot of green in the kitchen, but when I got the fabric, it was not the right shade, and I just felt like it was too much green and all the different shades were fighting against each other. For the past year, every now and then I would look for fabric to make new curtains, but never find anything that feels just right. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SrUBJc-aqXLF7XfjdmF3b3uyQhrrRtfTD-3fxYjv5-X8Y__wuf30nQu4iAGj3xLugATZKWoMBOO1rww1iZn4rPPZ2oKTJL-2AzqD-obq4VSqYGVNHS6dVotntxlDJn4LVDeIP30O-yw/s1600/DSCF2018.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SrUBJc-aqXLF7XfjdmF3b3uyQhrrRtfTD-3fxYjv5-X8Y__wuf30nQu4iAGj3xLugATZKWoMBOO1rww1iZn4rPPZ2oKTJL-2AzqD-obq4VSqYGVNHS6dVotntxlDJn4LVDeIP30O-yw/s400/DSCF2018.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594868626658022434" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Last week I had this inspirational epiphany to use these napkins that don't get much use since <a href="http://theinspiredecorator.blogspot.com/2009/04/done.html">re-decorating the dining room</a>. I love the print, and realized they would look great in the kitchen (notice above how great they look with the<a href="http://theinspiredecorator.blogspot.com/2010/04/pretty-things.html"> bins on the shelves</a>). But, an individual napkin wasn't big enough to make one panel, so I had to add some fabric to the top. I had some gray fabric on hand that I thought would work well. So, the whole project cost me nothing! And, I love it!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_O7rKeDr5y_bj_PtFm39aCD2aS_swbtAq_MGpjiYe1Fw-5Xgq7DwKgfBzYHDJV2vyj0LOUQuMICdceEa88anwdCCLSF1-D-JzE0UbbMQKyCaM-c9wSDoUk0DG0lMKZewMDBeXE9audhc/s1600/DSCF2012.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_O7rKeDr5y_bj_PtFm39aCD2aS_swbtAq_MGpjiYe1Fw-5Xgq7DwKgfBzYHDJV2vyj0LOUQuMICdceEa88anwdCCLSF1-D-JzE0UbbMQKyCaM-c9wSDoUk0DG0lMKZewMDBeXE9audhc/s400/DSCF2012.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594864940478556290" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Anyway, I know you are probably sick of the apologies, but I am sorry for taking so long in between posts. All I can say is, life is busy, and I have to admit that posting is not the highest priority for me, but I do enjoy it, and hope that you'll continue to check in when you can. </div><div><br /></div></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-32537534676356486452011-03-07T12:24:00.000-08:002011-03-07T13:04:03.311-08:00Finally<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgipwR16xWGMht5a3_CwN5jnmVNsH1lfu9MS4RKIHtZyFPC8f6pa85J0v9F79ueDN4st3MDMc0PXHKSBb9F2F_Aq9zORJwb-ZZdPdDJAgFV3nex4X28b5Nb6fpAnWmA1oM9xJFEIU4gvHc/s1600/DSCF2004.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgipwR16xWGMht5a3_CwN5jnmVNsH1lfu9MS4RKIHtZyFPC8f6pa85J0v9F79ueDN4st3MDMc0PXHKSBb9F2F_Aq9zORJwb-ZZdPdDJAgFV3nex4X28b5Nb6fpAnWmA1oM9xJFEIU4gvHc/s400/DSCF2004.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581442605841946146" /></a></div><br />I have been waiting to write this post for a long time...we finally got a new living room rug! I had <a href="http://theinspiredecorator.blogspot.com/2010/06/rug-saga.html">s</a><a href="http://theinspiredecorator.blogspot.com/2010/06/rug-saga.html">ome</a><a href="http://theinspiredecorator.blogspot.com/2010/06/rug-saga.html"> serious issues with our old shag rug.</a> It looked great when we first got it, and I loved the softness of it, but it got gross. People always said it didn't look that bad, but if you really knew how gross that rug was, you wouldn't be ok with letting your child roll around on it. It was hard to clean because of the thick pile...let's just leave it at that. <div><br /></div><div>As you know, I have been eyeing the <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/sweater-rug-r717/?pkey=crugs-flooring">sweater rug from West Elm</a> for some time now. I cannot tell you how many hours I <del> wasted </del>spent looking at rugs online. I wanted something lighter, and neutral, but I also needed it to be able to hide dirt. This rug seems good for it because of the different colors of wool pulled through it. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFurrlt_XokyUAQgFL6KGj2sahTSDzYg3IQdeK1TXawCS7ICwAXJA3on5AbtxSjtWD51ztJhYjBVUvZX6yNjD9q1vkED8yU4ADI9SYoSBT_564Bx0zNHMi_XBb9GLWtYL5wiPQbn9dwig/s1600/DSCF2007.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFurrlt_XokyUAQgFL6KGj2sahTSDzYg3IQdeK1TXawCS7ICwAXJA3on5AbtxSjtWD51ztJhYjBVUvZX6yNjD9q1vkED8yU4ADI9SYoSBT_564Bx0zNHMi_XBb9GLWtYL5wiPQbn9dwig/s400/DSCF2007.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581442612460942130" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div> So, over these past few weeks, I just couldn't take it anymore. I blame it on pregnancy hormones/depression from pregnancy symptoms/the fact that I hated vacuuming our rug, actually the list goes on. We had some Pottery Barn gift certificates (which can be used at West Elm), and some Christmas money that we were planning to put towards it. I was hoping that we would be able to save on shipping by going to the West Elm store in the city to purchase it, but when I called, they said that stores are no longer carrying the larger size rugs. Even though I hated to spend the extra money on shipping, I knew this was the right rug, so I just sucked it up. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh96wVCaNFeelo7Vm0bN1H2J5bpFmCa4fmblbDdIn4DxuBHwew7qNhyIN_-WlDBLS7H065nbrvv5VlKtsqD3B069TD-EOUHjCHnZvgGCu4TjoskyJ4pWSYi_vneGLiuhF554Ed1o2KjCZs/s1600/DSCF2001.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh96wVCaNFeelo7Vm0bN1H2J5bpFmCa4fmblbDdIn4DxuBHwew7qNhyIN_-WlDBLS7H065nbrvv5VlKtsqD3B069TD-EOUHjCHnZvgGCu4TjoskyJ4pWSYi_vneGLiuhF554Ed1o2KjCZs/s400/DSCF2001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581442603963931906" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So far, I'm really happy with the it. It did shed quite a bit when we first got it, but it's getting better. We'll see how it holds up, but I'm confident it will be a much better choice than the shag. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have some progress to share in the office/closet space (thanks to my wonderful, hardworking husband), but I'll save that for another time!</div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-63838696826138196292011-03-01T09:26:00.000-08:002011-03-01T09:48:20.380-08:00I am alive, incase you were worriedHello blog world, remember me? No? That's ok...I haven't forgotten you. It's not that things have been busy as to why I haven't had a post in over a month, it's that I've had quite possibly the most difficult month of my life. I really don't want to use this time to vent and make you feel sorry for me, because the reality is, I am truly blessed. And....<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm pregnant!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And that is exciting, joyful news. However, this pregnancy has been quite difficult thus far, but it is still truly a blessing and I remind myself of that daily. I won't get into all the details, but on top of normal pregnancy sickness, I had terrible debilitating migraines for a few weeks straight. Then, just when I was starting to feel better and feeling like my life was back to"normal", we had a scare with the pregnancy last week which was probably the most terrifying moment of my life. But, the baby and I are fine and healthy. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, I want to get back to blogging, because I truly do miss it. I would also like to get to all the things that I want to do around the house, but one thing I am learning through all of this is that I need to give up some control. That things aren't always going to get done or happen in the time line I want them to, and that's ok. </div><div><br /></div><div>So, hopefully, I'll be back soon with new posts, and lots of inspiration!</div><div><br /></div><div>Until then, doesn't this nursery shot make you swoon?</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1esZ-ZWdx-HI6ffwJdHi41QFGgD_JyZyKStjMYF3KvfKJA2ytYIdDmpgJh9qfdZ_n5UJec1vBtC93UUidywZ-_eUcnNuHCudoUjBmrz3km6uLvQdghAUmpO5miy__TWc5yM7Hb9Y-6k/s1600/LizScott2-thumb-540x810.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1esZ-ZWdx-HI6ffwJdHi41QFGgD_JyZyKStjMYF3KvfKJA2ytYIdDmpgJh9qfdZ_n5UJec1vBtC93UUidywZ-_eUcnNuHCudoUjBmrz3km6uLvQdghAUmpO5miy__TWc5yM7Hb9Y-6k/s400/LizScott2-thumb-540x810.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579168973466715634" style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-19416082007556912302011-01-16T19:14:00.001-08:002011-01-18T06:13:35.746-08:00De-clutteringIt's been almost a year since we <a href="http://theinspiredecorator.blogspot.com/2010/02/kitchen-complete-ok-not-really.html">redid the kitchen</a>. Ever since we have owned the house , there is a corner of the kitchen that is my nemesis. No matter what I do, I cannot keep this area clutter-free. It makes me crazy. It is the place we throw keys, wallets, mail we don't want to throw out but don't have a place for ... you know the deal- every house has a place like this.<div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjakT0EOOxQHmQ5ahhTTcTWVG1DJw-uCLi9n_ucIMBZOFuwktl8knzxupxNbmPPfV-hFQBzSuy7tRdTUJkSNc8vav25fAXMYwh1ZDBtamMbiRRDlDnCIkR0HhN3H8VoNK66q8lkeLXQ6lA/s1600/DSCF2004.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjakT0EOOxQHmQ5ahhTTcTWVG1DJw-uCLi9n_ucIMBZOFuwktl8knzxupxNbmPPfV-hFQBzSuy7tRdTUJkSNc8vav25fAXMYwh1ZDBtamMbiRRDlDnCIkR0HhN3H8VoNK66q8lkeLXQ6lA/s400/DSCF2004.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562992693747625058" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a> </div><div><br /></div><div>This is a picture taken last year, and it pretty much has looked the same but more cluttered. Every few weeks I would clean it out, only to have it get cluttered again within days. So, I decided I couldn't take it anymore. </div><div><br /></div><div>We took a trip to Ikea this past week to look at stuff for the office (a work in progress). Ikea has such great organization items. It makes me happy. So we got <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10102908">these </a><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10102908">gord</a><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10102908">-like-pod-things</a> and hung them on the side of the cabinet as a place to throw keys, pens, or whatever. I really wanted to get most everything off the counter. I also picked up these <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60155206">cute little tins</a> which now keep tea and other hot drinks in easy reach, which is crucial this time of year. </div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WfJHPFF4bLSlWxrLpQsjb354xDJx9gi7HDZtFgQ8pX2S4KZy07p_0CzZuV3hYCeOof8oLiesISHNoMU6OnPzi4eFIeQDlp8YQDn51KdxHbYCetfRPP4HmC7aOWV17QidrPyYJIXeRPI/s1600/DSCF2003.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WfJHPFF4bLSlWxrLpQsjb354xDJx9gi7HDZtFgQ8pX2S4KZy07p_0CzZuV3hYCeOof8oLiesISHNoMU6OnPzi4eFIeQDlp8YQDn51KdxHbYCetfRPP4HmC7aOWV17QidrPyYJIXeRPI/s400/DSCF2003.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562992688316210146" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It makes me much happier to have this space clutter-free. I have realized when you don't have a place to clutter, it makes you deal with that mail as soon as you get it, rather than add it to that corner and forget about it. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This year we have lots of plans for de-cluttering and organizing. The big one of course being the office that we are making in our old closet. I have to go through lots of stuff in the now guest room and organize everything to have its own place in the new office. The other project will be the basement at some point. We have done a lot of organizing down there already, but we want to invest in getting some shelves or other storage to help keep it organized. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And while we're on the subject of organizing, if you have kids, you know how difficult it can be to keep all their stuff organized. A constant battle for us is Aiden's toys. I like things to have a place and to be put away at the end of the day. We picked up these <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10185593">fabric bins</a> from Ikea (did I mention how much I love Ikea!!) which are perfect because they slip right under the sofa for storing. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnr7LqgUwwzOTE-VHiCRLFt2jEP7KYWDJNFzxxpbLKy9Cs9tcHMTLofAN5ggkdj03WzvSRH9R_b0g-12h6hZBgKQBNgSW2aohmKr7GUSGI-rrszUL_ytDCUsFZi5wPSSoNhYpNIR9GCXc/s1600/DSCF2001.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnr7LqgUwwzOTE-VHiCRLFt2jEP7KYWDJNFzxxpbLKy9Cs9tcHMTLofAN5ggkdj03WzvSRH9R_b0g-12h6hZBgKQBNgSW2aohmKr7GUSGI-rrszUL_ytDCUsFZi5wPSSoNhYpNIR9GCXc/s400/DSCF2001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563507657739001506" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Do you have any organizing tricks or plans for 2011?</div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-64448159253949860342011-01-08T13:15:00.000-08:002011-01-08T18:49:07.552-08:00UpdatesI'm back! Happy New Year! The holidays were crazy busy and I am so relieved to have the Christmas decorations down and to be back to our normal schedule. <div><br /></div><div>I relized that I have not shared some of the little changes we made around here in December with all the busyness of the holidays. </div><div><br /></div><div>First, I will give you an update on the bedroom. I finally finished the curtains for the closet space. These were way more complicated than I wanted them to be. I will spare you the details. Now that they are done though, I am happy with them. I thought that maybe it would be too much white, but, now that they are up and hemmed, I do like them. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCC0i6QQk2fFbV6qACuirD6rpvBqoqGgPwc7_Lu2Fpybv7o4SlW8BypUH9mMbMpgPZ8yR80wx-6dYvGgxMCY6rkTdLA23ytMYJjjKx-b8uLXvnhM3GDZ_3ZhgHqgEzFlBqY68V_Sp5uo/s1600/DSCF2041.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCC0i6QQk2fFbV6qACuirD6rpvBqoqGgPwc7_Lu2Fpybv7o4SlW8BypUH9mMbMpgPZ8yR80wx-6dYvGgxMCY6rkTdLA23ytMYJjjKx-b8uLXvnhM3GDZ_3ZhgHqgEzFlBqY68V_Sp5uo/s400/DSCF2041.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559931203737876354" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBhxjQ9SSxwxNY3LlAtx1h4A5lxDpJKr0NzO2ihBZAWXBqX_A_qlJbPzIb1XdVJC-OL0FDP9h1yw4qcgcuMUQAk6AZVS4DTkRY7CK1toHGYTDlhgc7BwXcUSgtgfoDH0cEbsoUV9Ip-c/s1600/DSCF2044.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBhxjQ9SSxwxNY3LlAtx1h4A5lxDpJKr0NzO2ihBZAWXBqX_A_qlJbPzIb1XdVJC-OL0FDP9h1yw4qcgcuMUQAk6AZVS4DTkRY7CK1toHGYTDlhgc7BwXcUSgtgfoDH0cEbsoUV9Ip-c/s400/DSCF2044.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559931212970864530" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I got some new throw pillows for the bed. The yellow flower one is from Target. I think I see it on every blog I read, but it is a great pillow. The gray one is from CB2. You may (or may not ) also notice that we got rid of the Malm end tables that attach to the bed. With the new room configuration, they were too big/ So on one of our Ikea trips, we picked up these stools for $20 each. I have had plans (since getting them months ago) to change the covers. It hasn't happened yet, but it is going to happen, and maybe even this week. I'll keep you updated. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCwHrP0I06dqMa6BE3ubmrH7LULeyWW0QkU_mxMY8B3hZ1-8oWHlzQwH58i4G4dpCFptVzRSxQWVj1l97-raOtGkSCwQVEZg0iaRARaEACLRt6xgyXnT6z6GwIqLCwvcSkjHNL8sVl64/s1600/DSCF2035.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCwHrP0I06dqMa6BE3ubmrH7LULeyWW0QkU_mxMY8B3hZ1-8oWHlzQwH58i4G4dpCFptVzRSxQWVj1l97-raOtGkSCwQVEZg0iaRARaEACLRt6xgyXnT6z6GwIqLCwvcSkjHNL8sVl64/s400/DSCF2035.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559931193840921378" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Now, I have a bit of a confession, we had this grand plan of putting tall, skinny, bookshelves on either side of the bed, in between the wall and the windows. We actually did get them, and it looked great, until we got the closet up. It was way too crowded. Book storage is a serious issue for us, so I knew I had to find another place for them. So, out into the hallway they went, right outside the bedroom, at the bottom of the 3rd floor stairs. Aiden helped me take off all the books to move them- he thought it was so much fun. I forgot to take a before picture of them in the bedroom, but here they are in the hallway.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWw_XDQsCnF68GOX65nN9shRr-cDF8J-3PwhmmNquIldKjyy-taVHJxIA_eB2T8WFj5R3xLORfWdpxjIK6MdawjJfwS2StF2iZV3EVRevegZzat1qaOFdPyKB8TzCu1CAasO5_rRsZ6TM/s1600/DSCF2025.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWw_XDQsCnF68GOX65nN9shRr-cDF8J-3PwhmmNquIldKjyy-taVHJxIA_eB2T8WFj5R3xLORfWdpxjIK6MdawjJfwS2StF2iZV3EVRevegZzat1qaOFdPyKB8TzCu1CAasO5_rRsZ6TM/s400/DSCF2025.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559931165815695378" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div> I also hung up our long mirror which used to hang over my dresser horizontally. I like having the mirror in the hallway, and to add a little light, I hung a paper lantern pendant so that we could actually see if using the mirror. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGlUL091vIUxp7oPBNrOtnSYMKM7YqGJxsGJFC59BCKNonddpTodwfMt3QQAOCqy9gdo5IrC0G_YfeShk5J7PLGYLLV4-xi6AkcTVUwtBruKc-laNHTP7CzSjVFFi2Dy_HTSxy_JKd-8/s1600/DSCF2027.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGlUL091vIUxp7oPBNrOtnSYMKM7YqGJxsGJFC59BCKNonddpTodwfMt3QQAOCqy9gdo5IrC0G_YfeShk5J7PLGYLLV4-xi6AkcTVUwtBruKc-laNHTP7CzSjVFFi2Dy_HTSxy_JKd-8/s400/DSCF2027.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559931182462004498" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>And, speaking of light. I am really weird about light in our home. I like soft light, and I like it evenly dispersed. When we got the sectional, I got kind of stressed out about the fact that we couldn't have a light in that corner anymore. There was definitely no way a floor lamp would work, so it was actually Rob that suggested a pendant. I realized when we needed to move the dresser to put up our Christmas tree, that we would only have one lamp in the room. So, I finally gave in and ordered <a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=120&f=4773">this pendant from CB2</a>. It was actually a great price ($50), and it looks good too. It makes me happy.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhov9TtTe8S5ZtwH-tmqH8FnMkk3LVmsh8ajFxK1Ac87krrlGr9zx_eeGxKm4-oP3elO5gj8g7H970UrGVOfF7lKJfvX66L-mjQbDarQ8Lr3kCMLU8t1cexdeR_1nwC5d24u6fWC8Nu-Cs/s1600/DSCF2049.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhov9TtTe8S5ZtwH-tmqH8FnMkk3LVmsh8ajFxK1Ac87krrlGr9zx_eeGxKm4-oP3elO5gj8g7H970UrGVOfF7lKJfvX66L-mjQbDarQ8Lr3kCMLU8t1cexdeR_1nwC5d24u6fWC8Nu-Cs/s400/DSCF2049.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559933046722881442" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div> When we took our tree down, I realized now that we have the pendant, I don't need as large of a lamp on that small dresser. So I brought this one down from upstairs, which was a wedding gift. It is from Restoration Hardware and is so nice, so I am glad that we can uses it downstairs. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuoiE_TZLh8h4vHOvkKsvF8dj1hmN6yLUnNCp4UO1cinEVBb704SkR4aOrrfF_NYoK2dIFYvd6Ibktasu53iaSRho7LHwabsD4Sq4rRP1-55eCW5DaqsQHkKgIKyt7zHxxVPNAphlt9y0/s1600/DSCF2055.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuoiE_TZLh8h4vHOvkKsvF8dj1hmN6yLUnNCp4UO1cinEVBb704SkR4aOrrfF_NYoK2dIFYvd6Ibktasu53iaSRho7LHwabsD4Sq4rRP1-55eCW5DaqsQHkKgIKyt7zHxxVPNAphlt9y0/s400/DSCF2055.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559933063765469858" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have lots of things on my to do list around here. The first being finishing up the bedroom. I think I found something for over the bed, however, I am having a hard time finding a frame that would fit it. Hope everyone had a great holiday and I am looking forward to lots of projects in 2011!</div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-12488922713868484342010-12-18T12:25:00.001-08:002010-12-18T13:26:34.241-08:00Deck the HallsI wanted to share some of my Christmas decorating, and some tips for low/no cost projects.<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUt5n3eo0xZGo_rroKksqnRxy5JmvPkVME7J8mKE3sg-QUNWUXWn6azJqDXjwO0z_rvauR_iqQ4afZi6_zRYG3IS672fIkHBOCX-_8mdODZnD0bucbEc6tmOAYxfolUowmWyDXw3rvsbU/s1600/DSCF2084.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUt5n3eo0xZGo_rroKksqnRxy5JmvPkVME7J8mKE3sg-QUNWUXWn6azJqDXjwO0z_rvauR_iqQ4afZi6_zRYG3IS672fIkHBOCX-_8mdODZnD0bucbEc6tmOAYxfolUowmWyDXw3rvsbU/s400/DSCF2084.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552128030695192162" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>As I said before, twinkle lights- so cheap, easy, and instantly make everything more festive. I even used them in the kitchen.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtz_MfzhDnnRWErWDgiSY8Q2FYhuMO8N9vtIKxJ_L4qlu8RSiM6a31fLlLHCKeDJlTnKhxyxHnrrN42vsLzsxLKSXXT150nGZb9FbghFY8PamvRG62LCt4JJ-r4js6dEAZslB9sM_u3M/s1600/DSCF2097.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtz_MfzhDnnRWErWDgiSY8Q2FYhuMO8N9vtIKxJ_L4qlu8RSiM6a31fLlLHCKeDJlTnKhxyxHnrrN42vsLzsxLKSXXT150nGZb9FbghFY8PamvRG62LCt4JJ-r4js6dEAZslB9sM_u3M/s400/DSCF2097.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552128051588102706" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>This little tree was something new I tried this year. I simply got some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">branches</span> from the backyard, spray-painted them white, stuck them in a vase, and decorated. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLrfpQeTfif5tsoIzb-wF3A7PvLmB3wWS0uANLMJRCQ9ZinRiYNqY9Ros3aFjA96zFtFk9ncgkxFkfgCXbgiGYY9t10Ox8VNY5mF-ZZvcHjW0meyWmLAtPjIcShw9NEnKzTWijFCE2W4/s1600/DSCF2094.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLrfpQeTfif5tsoIzb-wF3A7PvLmB3wWS0uANLMJRCQ9ZinRiYNqY9Ros3aFjA96zFtFk9ncgkxFkfgCXbgiGYY9t10Ox8VNY5mF-ZZvcHjW0meyWmLAtPjIcShw9NEnKzTWijFCE2W4/s400/DSCF2094.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552128031116877522" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Wrap stuff up- I'm sure I am not the first to do this, but seriously, this is probably the easiest thing you can do. I used scraps of fabric for this little bundle of packages. It is 2 empty boxes and a book. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">haha</span>- Rob was concerned about what book, but I assured him he won't be needing it between now and Christmas. And of course, frames on the wall. I tried something a little different this year- brown paper packages...</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYR7QSG_DXtWHo5qPlQ9MpK2Vc6kAkz6S5mq6m9GlYaWXGv5PGTYDHwcdvCc0CubyaL9zugvrSqtmbtT5YhaRaQpVbTbZ5l2AkZTEuKKUA_aC1nenYAVCEO2dbI_oa1IyJgJg_5VdzSs/s1600/DSCF2125.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYR7QSG_DXtWHo5qPlQ9MpK2Vc6kAkz6S5mq6m9GlYaWXGv5PGTYDHwcdvCc0CubyaL9zugvrSqtmbtT5YhaRaQpVbTbZ5l2AkZTEuKKUA_aC1nenYAVCEO2dbI_oa1IyJgJg_5VdzSs/s400/DSCF2125.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552132028520712226" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I took this card display idea from an old Domino issue....<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ooooh</span> Domino! How I miss you!! </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm4ymhSveUOIHTm_EOGo-VQSyzDDv1qIMw2k3bijxH3nwvLEM65Zembubhuhm7S5Q26hhk9SXXsd6DbhvxrBpL6O8ECZDhPf1Yobf51iYzTZIcSyx-K21SakDAz-yFbE49dVayjNdo08Q/s1600/DSCF2120.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm4ymhSveUOIHTm_EOGo-VQSyzDDv1qIMw2k3bijxH3nwvLEM65Zembubhuhm7S5Q26hhk9SXXsd6DbhvxrBpL6O8ECZDhPf1Yobf51iYzTZIcSyx-K21SakDAz-yFbE49dVayjNdo08Q/s400/DSCF2120.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552132018742580322" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>It is an easy, creative way to display Christmas cards. And it is great because every day you can add to it and change it if you need to. This large bulletin board cost under $10 at Target and then you can either use wrapping paper or fabric to cover. I used paper. </div><div><br /></div><div>Still LOVE this Christmas banner, an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bleubirdnest?ref=pr_shop_more">Etsy</a></span> purchase from last year.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NF4ijLPKbH_N6JXLDLFq2pKFMjFcUhXA_3oJYIpnmF3EWSCqvAA6MXYm9UOCqIH7WqP8cA50VJHZp5rLnu8UQBMB425PULqiK3LnZyNOno8CzxbeXstWDMoWcGq2KWiuFC88tjL1bHY/s1600/DSCF2124.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NF4ijLPKbH_N6JXLDLFq2pKFMjFcUhXA_3oJYIpnmF3EWSCqvAA6MXYm9UOCqIH7WqP8cA50VJHZp5rLnu8UQBMB425PULqiK3LnZyNOno8CzxbeXstWDMoWcGq2KWiuFC88tjL1bHY/s400/DSCF2124.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552132021963595346" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NF4ijLPKbH_N6JXLDLFq2pKFMjFcUhXA_3oJYIpnmF3EWSCqvAA6MXYm9UOCqIH7WqP8cA50VJHZp5rLnu8UQBMB425PULqiK3LnZyNOno8CzxbeXstWDMoWcGq2KWiuFC88tjL1bHY/s1600/DSCF2124.JPG"></a>Oh Christmas tree...</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAtWOxuYBvFgxcBQl2AkEZRhfJP15gficq3Rr3gyvQdA7qgoZeyJKWzk1RUjArpNxL96u8p49iu3Dj__RnBmYZpzBLgUSeNyTbQdHFtU4yBhlygF2LCM7qJPTrjABmrY5_S7DTfRO2OrY/s1600/DSCF2116.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAtWOxuYBvFgxcBQl2AkEZRhfJP15gficq3Rr3gyvQdA7qgoZeyJKWzk1RUjArpNxL96u8p49iu3Dj__RnBmYZpzBLgUSeNyTbQdHFtU4yBhlygF2LCM7qJPTrjABmrY5_S7DTfRO2OrY/s400/DSCF2116.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552128055908330530" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1z6kAV1sMSpgLjQWzvgIfg-cYrfrVOI73N6GGEuiAvpSwwgBf4cABHzbmDBKAIGVRfveJex8SnjGpj-NWZGwdwruaoAL5wSpmV2cuFVnzEDNLKzo8mzinnMQEXxQAuvyc5rRhaIq5TdU/s1600/DSCF2117.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1z6kAV1sMSpgLjQWzvgIfg-cYrfrVOI73N6GGEuiAvpSwwgBf4cABHzbmDBKAIGVRfveJex8SnjGpj-NWZGwdwruaoAL5wSpmV2cuFVnzEDNLKzo8mzinnMQEXxQAuvyc5rRhaIq5TdU/s400/DSCF2117.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552132015145001746" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><br /></div><div>Sparkle on the dining room buffet</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbgAdej0yHqPENrrnDZGEvQrqZTsDyUg199JHpGrAEuS_iZSxO7fMzB-cGjmdqjbFuDxYOY32P98HW4tniZuRYXrmcO5vRXUM0N3laICDKg15whDWQZYMZE0azNBYcVL64kWoAjdBVrQ/s1600/DSCF2130.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbgAdej0yHqPENrrnDZGEvQrqZTsDyUg199JHpGrAEuS_iZSxO7fMzB-cGjmdqjbFuDxYOY32P98HW4tniZuRYXrmcO5vRXUM0N3laICDKg15whDWQZYMZE0azNBYcVL64kWoAjdBVrQ/s400/DSCF2130.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552132032281081650" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Of course, festive, new pillow covers</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR7GPQkPgHza_o28qHfSx3FEAsmNyBjLk9d0AXmIh0n1uDGm2mrdXiISd5-LyoNzwI1I4RRCkL5_KBaoGG-8pQxvxTRUn4HTSVUky9bGOd64RBRvooVSCQ5yKiCCguWe1a__nMomYY7CM/s1600/DSCF2113.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR7GPQkPgHza_o28qHfSx3FEAsmNyBjLk9d0AXmIh0n1uDGm2mrdXiISd5-LyoNzwI1I4RRCkL5_KBaoGG-8pQxvxTRUn4HTSVUky9bGOd64RBRvooVSCQ5yKiCCguWe1a__nMomYY7CM/s400/DSCF2113.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552128047496041842" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Also, don't hesitate to change/put away furniture if you need to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">accommodate</span> a tree or whatever, especially if you have a small space. Our living room chair is up in the closet (soon to be office) for the time being and we had to move the small dresser from next to the sofa. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you are enjoying this Christmas season and able to take some time to slow down from all the hustle! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-11171037795853942502010-12-05T15:57:00.000-08:002010-12-06T11:31:19.838-08:00An Etsy HolidayYou may or may not know that I love Etsy. Unfortunately my Etsy Fridays have fallen by the wayside, but maybe I will get back into doing them after things quiet down from the holidays.<div><br /></div><div>Anyway, I didn't take the complete "buy only handmade" pledge this Christmas, but I have been really trying to find gifts on Etsy before looking other places. In fact, my goal is to not do a lot of in-store shopping at all. Between Etsy and Amazon, I've been doing pretty well. Although, you do have to weed through things since there is just so much on Etsy. I would much rather be sitting in my warm house in my pjs doing that than out at a store in the freezing cold.</div><div><br /></div><div>The one thing that I decided to do this year was purchase our Christmas cards on Etsy. I've never been a huge fan of the photo cards (only because they feel impersonal), but they do make mailing out a ton of cards so much easier. Etsy has a lot of great options, but a lot of them are to purchase the design, but you print out. Well, I am not savvy enough for that, so I was able to find a great seller with great designs at a GREAT price. They arrived yesterday and I am so pleased with how they turned out. They are also on a heavier cardstock (instead of photo paper), which I makes them much nicer.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few of the designs you can choose from- I won't post a picture of ours, only because I don't want those receiving one to see it before it arrives in the mail.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/considerlilies?ref=top_trail">Consider Lillies</a></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1rLSOjJBGMs0v_0p5k-WD-A1b8M4AQy7h54rZ2DCfkiws-eEUKzk4BvG0Dg7zu1y6WEyaQ0vrpePaCJ16vTaztAvFGDRxDhLMma88dzPVrdhmSgj9PPY4EHBxEuYamUFSxnRgJcU1i7U/s1600/il_570xN.187910275.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1rLSOjJBGMs0v_0p5k-WD-A1b8M4AQy7h54rZ2DCfkiws-eEUKzk4BvG0Dg7zu1y6WEyaQ0vrpePaCJ16vTaztAvFGDRxDhLMma88dzPVrdhmSgj9PPY4EHBxEuYamUFSxnRgJcU1i7U/s400/il_570xN.187910275.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547274320772621106" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6DpIwlkHw93qjYEz7f_eQSV369QybehafxQ-qBK_MXPMXS0wBiYQv3YgTLM2Q3Fl9m1RRXKjCBXT9ayfKnLqnK1fM2bSX6bfkiKxRK5CstPGoDNV8ahHLDY8UJ1li-gR09_s2B4rsyY2K/s1600/il_570xN.187913580.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6DpIwlkHw93qjYEz7f_eQSV369QybehafxQ-qBK_MXPMXS0wBiYQv3YgTLM2Q3Fl9m1RRXKjCBXT9ayfKnLqnK1fM2bSX6bfkiKxRK5CstPGoDNV8ahHLDY8UJ1li-gR09_s2B4rsyY2K/s400/il_570xN.187913580.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547274327174058386" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px; " /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj84zLCv8T_6D7r2EMyDjUsJOoIiWBc6OBT3wyM3Y5pbuFgwK6f_NeXC0v6l_zWJKgyt4wnpVXpntjXBUXP9gAtP4wZUKwL9KlCVMaOXFtBgj7CvpzWTDJXmpGDAoD5CqLQrmREfcKMvS12/s1600/il_570xN.193480164.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj84zLCv8T_6D7r2EMyDjUsJOoIiWBc6OBT3wyM3Y5pbuFgwK6f_NeXC0v6l_zWJKgyt4wnpVXpntjXBUXP9gAtP4wZUKwL9KlCVMaOXFtBgj7CvpzWTDJXmpGDAoD5CqLQrmREfcKMvS12/s400/il_570xN.193480164.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547274321288906066" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">I suppose I can't really blog about any gifts that we have bought incase the recipient happens to read this. So, just one more shop to mention....</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">The great thing about Etsy is that you can find things that you can't find anywhwere else. One of my favorite things to look at is stationary items. I went a little crazy in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LazyDayCottage?ref=fp_ph_1&src=prvshp">this</a> shop. She has SOOO much in her shop, and it's not more than you would spend on cute tags at Target. That's what is so great about buying handmade- it makes you feel like a better person! The money goes directly to the seller, not some huge corporation. Some people are even raising money like things for adoption (like the above store where we got our cards). So, I don't feel guilty even if I do spend a little more money on something (like gift tags!) because it just feels like the right thing to do.</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LazyDayCottage?ref=fp_ph_1&src=prvshp">Lazy Day Cottage</a></div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; "><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDaQdTLOurnwW6VpxHOA1mkFBQduYrWX3PjjxuKkhYpXqlz5qBMJB_0erDescEZSaM3KPHPvU-l2c3WPjtAGG7vOuKirx9poOlkaDp7aNdlzLSCJXsMe1UfNbdVYweJjjz2U15RThabi6j/s1600/il_570xN.194899686.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDaQdTLOurnwW6VpxHOA1mkFBQduYrWX3PjjxuKkhYpXqlz5qBMJB_0erDescEZSaM3KPHPvU-l2c3WPjtAGG7vOuKirx9poOlkaDp7aNdlzLSCJXsMe1UfNbdVYweJjjz2U15RThabi6j/s400/il_570xN.194899686.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547280446907634914" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdfCrZD4DHgrGY4OoBNbRjJCygxm-7hD7F3lKTVAxE-RYs-flDzIGa3A5Ip-9JHOxov4aBzqgTNu1On7j3gE7toZtXbGrU3059P1Bn7S7ljtUXn_2kyX5qBN0o6mWehzvfQ8MVREiqn5Gg/s1600/il_570xN.192868599.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdfCrZD4DHgrGY4OoBNbRjJCygxm-7hD7F3lKTVAxE-RYs-flDzIGa3A5Ip-9JHOxov4aBzqgTNu1On7j3gE7toZtXbGrU3059P1Bn7S7ljtUXn_2kyX5qBN0o6mWehzvfQ8MVREiqn5Gg/s400/il_570xN.192868599.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547280446815365938" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">Anyway, love this store, and love that she literally has thousands of tags. I bought a bunch to use on gifts, and to hopefully use in some decor around the house.</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">Speaking of decor around the house, hopefully I will have a post about what I've done around here soon. I have a couple more things I am working on. But, here is my biggest piece of holiday decor advice- use twinkle lights inside. They make everything more festive. And use the ones on white wires- Target has them seriosuly cheap. Here's a little preview for you...</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Qw6qE1LiyhxejBIZjUZisoozfK5H5hqQCIj_p1BdodSzzuEVGGeSHbTYLVzQ-yTL5JfzwbkctigvslEdq4RZrhlP8PxGjoqeFL-FGQHYdJalWAyBiGpk2d0sWsHHGx6Hptlsn4g18tU/s1600/DSCF2017.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Qw6qE1LiyhxejBIZjUZisoozfK5H5hqQCIj_p1BdodSzzuEVGGeSHbTYLVzQ-yTL5JfzwbkctigvslEdq4RZrhlP8PxGjoqeFL-FGQHYdJalWAyBiGpk2d0sWsHHGx6Hptlsn4g18tU/s400/DSCF2017.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547649463152793714" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, are you buying handmade this year? Let me know if you've found something fabulous.</div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-59840449511381457742010-11-21T20:21:00.000-08:002010-11-21T20:40:52.241-08:00CozyIt's been getting pretty chilly around here recently, so a few weeks ago, I cozied things up around here. I've been meaning to share it with you since, but time seems to get away from me.<div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGoorhhafOC87whNuEfgKRw_ahcWcTXyFuzX5MhbQcL8q1X-kCnx40bMQfA4O5yzDHIzf50lH0h89_t0AqprOE9Sx2AGsHSsULbmVqp-fKhMcc5CctEvYonXrOFZ_X3YpCh8WPzLZAA90/s1600/DSCF2047.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGoorhhafOC87whNuEfgKRw_ahcWcTXyFuzX5MhbQcL8q1X-kCnx40bMQfA4O5yzDHIzf50lH0h89_t0AqprOE9Sx2AGsHSsULbmVqp-fKhMcc5CctEvYonXrOFZ_X3YpCh8WPzLZAA90/s400/DSCF2047.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542227883821878498" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a> </div><div><br /></div><div>I realize that I can officially start decorating for Christmas in less than a week and that I just ordered some fabric for Christmas pillow covers, but......I made some different pillow covers for the sofa because I felt like the ones that were on before were a little too summery. I also bought some knitted pillow covers from West Elm because I have been wanting something like these since last winter. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvY2vbfdSJe2uPMBvTin_e9B2LLbCXXT_Lv9qinVN2YxBqi_H9RAT5kLQO5HbgD8PWXkRdjuZhyphenhyphenUveG6kA4J0W9_0RqaQtijLeeNznmW3tnRdSyCuTV2MIbE79aJ23Quv0pBxKlMpvk-4/s1600/DSCF2042.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvY2vbfdSJe2uPMBvTin_e9B2LLbCXXT_Lv9qinVN2YxBqi_H9RAT5kLQO5HbgD8PWXkRdjuZhyphenhyphenUveG6kA4J0W9_0RqaQtijLeeNznmW3tnRdSyCuTV2MIbE79aJ23Quv0pBxKlMpvk-4/s400/DSCF2042.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542227871507934082" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvY2vbfdSJe2uPMBvTin_e9B2LLbCXXT_Lv9qinVN2YxBqi_H9RAT5kLQO5HbgD8PWXkRdjuZhyphenhyphenUveG6kA4J0W9_0RqaQtijLeeNznmW3tnRdSyCuTV2MIbE79aJ23Quv0pBxKlMpvk-4/s1600/DSCF2042.JPG"></a>On an Ikea trip last week, I picked up a faux sheepskin for only $12.99 which I draped over the chair in the living room.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtf-IbZ-dinLSKiqvzWR1jWOqkIybaIxL-4ChTF05pQTSA8Uu9yWD1XVR3w8I1_sXUDxE_2OI135dNCvPGbxRWZO-YtDxyDpQehr0LtxRcvOC4RMYCjrZ4eNXfs_Ae4Q3BcfTGs1ZUapQ/s1600/DSCF2044.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtf-IbZ-dinLSKiqvzWR1jWOqkIybaIxL-4ChTF05pQTSA8Uu9yWD1XVR3w8I1_sXUDxE_2OI135dNCvPGbxRWZO-YtDxyDpQehr0LtxRcvOC4RMYCjrZ4eNXfs_Ae4Q3BcfTGs1ZUapQ/s400/DSCF2044.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542227874535971378" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Also, I mentioned before that I moved the white chair that used to be in our bedroom up into the spare room. I have always loved how cozy this room feels, and this just adds to it. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3stbRhYzqe8jLLGdYyk7Hu5UXnRDHEjBuHEmotAulz2NDxl6G65sLuJeZ1o6bWoAG46Guc9K6Jgkz2m4AH7WXhwwVzDmYzCDZm7JVs5XvDh2JjLrCGg9S2BvQyhKvBqxV5rgnHYz7Vq4/s1600/DSCF2051.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3stbRhYzqe8jLLGdYyk7Hu5UXnRDHEjBuHEmotAulz2NDxl6G65sLuJeZ1o6bWoAG46Guc9K6Jgkz2m4AH7WXhwwVzDmYzCDZm7JVs5XvDh2JjLrCGg9S2BvQyhKvBqxV5rgnHYz7Vq4/s400/DSCF2051.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542227891962109618" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>That's all for now. We got curtains for the closet in the bedroom, but some tweaking needs to be done before I can share it with you. </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Thanksgiving!!</div></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-47386162025472551712010-11-02T17:40:00.000-07:002010-11-09T12:26:31.306-08:00More in the bedroomI started this post a week ago...I can't seem to get things in order around here!<div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju3OYldJybgqCXAA61xBwou4vpFMgChzlzOqdaXgNvZDYQr-PtSduMERtUgCalupNLQBSb8gnA5k0SNwrUZEbuYAZKRMucy1FqJpOgaGFLOuU9ydZV30taNcH3nwy9UOpXRaijwm47kag/s1600/DSCF2027.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju3OYldJybgqCXAA61xBwou4vpFMgChzlzOqdaXgNvZDYQr-PtSduMERtUgCalupNLQBSb8gnA5k0SNwrUZEbuYAZKRMucy1FqJpOgaGFLOuU9ydZV30taNcH3nwy9UOpXRaijwm47kag/s400/DSCF2027.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535121389092199890" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju3OYldJybgqCXAA61xBwou4vpFMgChzlzOqdaXgNvZDYQr-PtSduMERtUgCalupNLQBSb8gnA5k0SNwrUZEbuYAZKRMucy1FqJpOgaGFLOuU9ydZV30taNcH3nwy9UOpXRaijwm47kag/s1600/DSCF2027.JPG"></a>So, here's another picture update of the bedroom. This is the wall opposite of where the closet is. We moved both of our dressers onto this wall, which was obviously necessary because of the closet. Sadly,we had to get rid of the chair in the bedroom, but I realized that there might be room for the chair that I have yet to recover in the new "office space" (old closet). We moved the white chair up to the guest bedroom and it fits in perfectly up there. <div><br /></div><div>I explained all the artwork we got for this wall in <a href="http://theinspiredecorator.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html">this previous post</a>. We also included 2 pictures from a <a href="http://jonesabode.blogspot.com/2010/05/pictures-galore.html">photo shoot</a> last spring that my friend <a href="http://www.wix.com/christymaephoto/christymae">Christy</a> did. She's awesome. </div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPm11yenqL1UqxkZZ6quf9ydAJGoh4CXaoCCO4Hn0EEDBril9xNEa2eOYC07EPedlFCTHpPxteqPUmZgOUi_d4uwHm0wsRDrDJ2YQ0PE-zSZm9kMp6PDsbrkSBx6tW39Pqw8g3MYYHNUo/s1600/DSCF2025.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPm11yenqL1UqxkZZ6quf9ydAJGoh4CXaoCCO4Hn0EEDBril9xNEa2eOYC07EPedlFCTHpPxteqPUmZgOUi_d4uwHm0wsRDrDJ2YQ0PE-zSZm9kMp6PDsbrkSBx6tW39Pqw8g3MYYHNUo/s400/DSCF2025.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535119535039592402" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I made a new cover for the lampshade to make it fit in more with the overall feel of the room.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLnkEh3bqUfAm-8gxg_k8VvpKP2ReknauVtTSx-4uiwkxZfbmj3cc4DrJdRC_wdxS_KiXEnj2sHWa_VYWmGUN7Bh7CVCmK2jzGbHlk3ZJVqtK_49-PpDL1oPs9vx-KgTsjs_z-okTtrQ/s1600/DSCF2028.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLnkEh3bqUfAm-8gxg_k8VvpKP2ReknauVtTSx-4uiwkxZfbmj3cc4DrJdRC_wdxS_KiXEnj2sHWa_VYWmGUN7Bh7CVCmK2jzGbHlk3ZJVqtK_49-PpDL1oPs9vx-KgTsjs_z-okTtrQ/s400/DSCF2028.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535121402873504978" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>I realized once we were putting up the frames, I didn't have room for this favorite Etsy print that I got for my birthday last year, so I put it on the bookshelf where I think it fits in nicely because the green/yellow color in it perfectly matches the ceramic bottle on the top shelf. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMeiPB3ZmO76J6us3StbeUyH8TWP6R5oky9gmCiNC7nw3zBeuXOEA5ZcqbeisGE656ZQDDVMxNlma5gkxBNRdd6HvWoIx8B2YIKtGqhx7UoDfvo8R93j_mWm1NbBqHSIN8HaFaYAMx3-0/s1600/DSCF2033.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMeiPB3ZmO76J6us3StbeUyH8TWP6R5oky9gmCiNC7nw3zBeuXOEA5ZcqbeisGE656ZQDDVMxNlma5gkxBNRdd6HvWoIx8B2YIKtGqhx7UoDfvo8R93j_mWm1NbBqHSIN8HaFaYAMx3-0/s400/DSCF2033.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537642580166451122" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I also wanted to mention that this vase on this shelf is made by my sister, and it is one of my favorite things. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tX42qyqooa1NMdXCyBrATxAZf9GSdnXq0KbUEm-da005B1rP60gEogunT6kQxWy-Nf8FiMmiqbvD-id_zRIyoJO0hs8q0vsGSUs_5by2kTRxG1LXvhJfz5oe5P0Bthyphenhyphen_Us8Qp4CHkNo/s1600/DSCF2039.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tX42qyqooa1NMdXCyBrATxAZf9GSdnXq0KbUEm-da005B1rP60gEogunT6kQxWy-Nf8FiMmiqbvD-id_zRIyoJO0hs8q0vsGSUs_5by2kTRxG1LXvhJfz5oe5P0Bthyphenhyphen_Us8Qp4CHkNo/s400/DSCF2039.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537642586999503794" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Right after this mirror we have hanging in the living room. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-YSP27FuwL1nuzsBdMll8yDUTi7mvw-Vd-uuLRcajW4AQT8kqrzPyx9BL20A5UnVISpiYrWOiyUKvWR_s-Gk39BbOUDcFZ4vaG7sddFY2MLwvMrvpxyHhhyphenhyphenprBf370eLfGJYeIMaClQ/s1600/DSCF2041.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-YSP27FuwL1nuzsBdMll8yDUTi7mvw-Vd-uuLRcajW4AQT8kqrzPyx9BL20A5UnVISpiYrWOiyUKvWR_s-Gk39BbOUDcFZ4vaG7sddFY2MLwvMrvpxyHhhyphenhyphenprBf370eLfGJYeIMaClQ/s400/DSCF2041.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537642593879571682" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, there is a bedroom update for you. We're hoping to get curtains up around the closet some time next week. This is (obviosuly) a slow moving process, but we're getting there. I had originally thought the office would be done before Christmas, but I can probably guarantee that is not going to happen. But, I'll keep you updated!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you're still out there- thanks for stopping by!</div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-88272739186054980962010-10-30T19:04:00.000-07:002010-10-30T19:55:38.173-07:00Closet!!<div>The new closet is up and running. Except that we have no curtains around it yet, but, it's up!! Thanks to my wonderful, hard-working husband. He did all of it. I can and will take no credit for it. We were able to make an Ikea trip a couple weeks ago to get everything and then Rob put it together last weekend. So, over the past week we've been moving our clothes over and organizing. I've decided it's good to do projects like this so that you are forced to sort through things and get rid of things you don't need. <div><br /></div><div>Here is the picture of the bare wall. This is the wall to the right as you walk in through the door from the hallway. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__01RvHhzxq7ACgaQ51ZGmZiJniAKIszLldjQBc-JTd18T-seYuHplBwOGOkPP2HgLzxKUzPDRsws5rRlKlJ_sGNUxPgEZ1MPOouJBaT557klchWzhYnk9ihpL6nfDA31GYjytTbTWt0/s1600/DSCF2002.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__01RvHhzxq7ACgaQ51ZGmZiJniAKIszLldjQBc-JTd18T-seYuHplBwOGOkPP2HgLzxKUzPDRsws5rRlKlJ_sGNUxPgEZ1MPOouJBaT557klchWzhYnk9ihpL6nfDA31GYjytTbTWt0/s400/DSCF2002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534037203044250786" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And here it is up (and empty)</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIGEHrcugNXnLL8rsLEqgGtmC2GS7mvEpzWBVPc5u6oLE75Cu6rkRghcySdw2K7OTQsojN9ap1t-YxEGmp9fpRsqS6aXfNzoe_Qo1m3ou7K6phH-UfcKJS9-DVXmThJGYoR6pXnwhaU8/s1600/DSCF2035.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIGEHrcugNXnLL8rsLEqgGtmC2GS7mvEpzWBVPc5u6oLE75Cu6rkRghcySdw2K7OTQsojN9ap1t-YxEGmp9fpRsqS6aXfNzoe_Qo1m3ou7K6phH-UfcKJS9-DVXmThJGYoR6pXnwhaU8/s400/DSCF2035.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534037206500752034" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>And now with most of our things moved into it.</div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__01RvHhzxq7ACgaQ51ZGmZiJniAKIszLldjQBc-JTd18T-seYuHplBwOGOkPP2HgLzxKUzPDRsws5rRlKlJ_sGNUxPgEZ1MPOouJBaT557klchWzhYnk9ihpL6nfDA31GYjytTbTWt0/s1600/DSCF2002.JPG"></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6a_jVWin-GGO_1cRc1-ZVoVdL9oQR01AH7Gelz2_xX0LXIbTFPOJlSbmGx4So0BduZv1VRlDrPUOGs1jYIwbvSspc5Uj6ZDOxh7lGKum0ora9jdtZTG3MCQkCvGB2c4El_gNtyw-mWzE/s1600/DSCF2012.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6a_jVWin-GGO_1cRc1-ZVoVdL9oQR01AH7Gelz2_xX0LXIbTFPOJlSbmGx4So0BduZv1VRlDrPUOGs1jYIwbvSspc5Uj6ZDOxh7lGKum0ora9jdtZTG3MCQkCvGB2c4El_gNtyw-mWzE/s400/DSCF2012.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534037197072849698" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNG455V6llWR6OhUbnJGWDZW_QWehkS029jdqeakw4n9LEOsKUyBgLTUDebXjs5LkW3SkdOgwHZCV7Xv62CeIQMzW1j-DtFE2cbG6MQLynGpXhslwrvlgL6lhlozuIhBr93g7pTczEZc/s1600/DSCF2005.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNG455V6llWR6OhUbnJGWDZW_QWehkS029jdqeakw4n9LEOsKUyBgLTUDebXjs5LkW3SkdOgwHZCV7Xv62CeIQMzW1j-DtFE2cbG6MQLynGpXhslwrvlgL6lhlozuIhBr93g7pTczEZc/s400/DSCF2005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534037188239193186" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>We wanted to include a shelf for the TV, which worked out perfectly. We don't watch much TV in the bedroom, in fact, it's not even hooked up to cable. We just use it for dvds when we want to watch the occassional movie in bed, or when we're trying to keep Aiden happy while we get dressed in the morning. So keeping it hidden in the "closet" works well. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm really happy with how it turned out and although we may not necessarily have more space by moving the closet into the bedroom, we have at least the same amount, and it is more organized, which is what is most important to me anyway. I am now eager to get curtains up because I feel like the room is really coming together . I'll have more updates to share this week with pictures. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope everyone has a Happy Halloween!!</div></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-75794357336384509202010-10-11T10:42:00.000-07:002010-10-11T11:36:05.337-07:00Not enough timeLife is busy!! I have a whole list of projects in my head that I want to do around here, and I simply just don't have enough time. I feel like I can barely keep up with the every day to day things like laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping, etc. So when I do take time to do a project, then those things get ignored, and then I can't function and poor Rob has to deal with my crazy. Also, we're in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Phillies</span> post-season, and if you know us at all, you know that our schedules revolve around the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Phillies</span> and we can be somewhat consumed by it all. However, I don't really look at that as a negative- this is one of the most exciting times in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Phillies</span> baseball franchise history, and we are loving every minute of it. <div><br /></div><div><div>The bedroom project seems to be at a standstill. The picture wall is done, but I would rather finish a few other little things before sharing more pics. I am trying to be really intentional about fabrics, so I am still picking them out. We haven't moved the closet into the bedroom yet and the next step is scheduling an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ikea</span> trip without <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Aiden</span> to get the closet pieces. </div><div><br /></div><div>On top of everything I am trying to figure out with the bedroom, I have a whole list of little projects around here that I would like to do:</div><div><br /></div><div>-repaint dining room table <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">because</span> it was never done properly</div><div>-put another coat of spray paint on the <a href="http://theinspiredecorator.blogspot.com/2009/11/im-back.html">dining room chairs from last year</a></div><div>-cover a chair that I bought a year ago on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Craigslist</span></div><div>-change pillows/fabric in living room for fall/winter</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm sure there's more, my mind is just not working well today. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, the good news is that I did get one project done last week....</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOaEWOz4QzLJuu4advWjp9aJi_wl0oIpg1opFomjiKbRlDQQ38L1djDJzXIMr0b_J4iiMoGKi8jMqOdxxOYfvaK5HnlpprJIr6nIvwWYUBYBWtxbAAmBT8krV99ZrGjmflw9335GU54go/s1600/DSCF2002.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOaEWOz4QzLJuu4advWjp9aJi_wl0oIpg1opFomjiKbRlDQQ38L1djDJzXIMr0b_J4iiMoGKi8jMqOdxxOYfvaK5HnlpprJIr6nIvwWYUBYBWtxbAAmBT8krV99ZrGjmflw9335GU54go/s400/DSCF2002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526850625531505986" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>If you remember, <a href="http://theinspiredecorator.blogspot.com/2010/04/no-cost-project.html">a long time ago</a>, I talked about how I wanted an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">IKEA</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Rast</span> dresser for this space next to the sofa since our end tables didn't work with the sectional. I had one upstairs in the hall which I quickly painted and it has been in the living room since. </div><div><br /></div><div>A couple months ago, on an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Ikea</span> trip I picked up another dresser (which is now reduced to only $30 instead of $40!!). I had seen the idea with the staining and white drawers on <a href="http://aubreyandlindsay.blogspot.com/2009/09/side-table-project.html">this blog</a>, and loved it. </div><div><br /></div><div>So, after the dresser sat in it's box in the basement for awhile, I finally brought it out, put it together, and over the span of about 2 weeks, got it finished. </div><div><br /></div><div>I wanted to do it right this time, so I painted every inch of the drawers, and even lined them with leftover wallpaper. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-br0X2F3-RcQdxpMqXgWsi5d78G6Kl4KCG15144ewUhxQ5CfQUQ26zmudCgcxEnTPDi0FVrHJdYAIIRHdGc8FbMu_iexyY-FR7vIIPnhWJh3-c-T0Vf8-d00FZp15-6RIFcCxOk2FZcg/s1600/DSCF2005.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-br0X2F3-RcQdxpMqXgWsi5d78G6Kl4KCG15144ewUhxQ5CfQUQ26zmudCgcxEnTPDi0FVrHJdYAIIRHdGc8FbMu_iexyY-FR7vIIPnhWJh3-c-T0Vf8-d00FZp15-6RIFcCxOk2FZcg/s400/DSCF2005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526850633131089570" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-br0X2F3-RcQdxpMqXgWsi5d78G6Kl4KCG15144ewUhxQ5CfQUQ26zmudCgcxEnTPDi0FVrHJdYAIIRHdGc8FbMu_iexyY-FR7vIIPnhWJh3-c-T0Vf8-d00FZp15-6RIFcCxOk2FZcg/s1600/DSCF2005.JPG"></a>I'm really happy with how it turned out. I still would like to get different knobs, as these I had originally bought from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Anthro</span> on sale with the idea to use them in our bathroom some day. But, these are fine for now until I find what I want.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOeVkutsRusVQs51_lRGFNKC2Iw9wojztNTdhYdPMB3G_5kJFx6_depBwHJjJP7aNTrH7X8mmhhgBL-p5zRQCyrg1JyrAosrfwrLsUbK1O7DxyWdkpfr5HzoJVl5Rk6o9Ef4O6Do4OkDE/s1600/DSCF2002.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOeVkutsRusVQs51_lRGFNKC2Iw9wojztNTdhYdPMB3G_5kJFx6_depBwHJjJP7aNTrH7X8mmhhgBL-p5zRQCyrg1JyrAosrfwrLsUbK1O7DxyWdkpfr5HzoJVl5Rk6o9Ef4O6Do4OkDE/s400/DSCF2002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526851631546880914" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Well, hopefully I will feel more inspired/mostivated in the upcoming weeks and I will have much more to share with you. Until then, GO PHILS!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-79373028449727730132010-09-13T17:10:00.000-07:002010-09-14T12:14:14.875-07:00Slowly but SurelyThe bedroom project has not been moving as quickly as I had hoped. But, whatchya gonna do? I feel like I should explain how busy things are around here, but you're probably sick of hearing that and I need to stop making excuses!<div><br /></div><div>So, instead, I'll just give you some updates. First of all, the room is painted, we have a new rug, and I rearranged the bookcase. </div><div><br /></div><div>We love how the paint color turned out- it's a very pale gray- close to the kitchen, but a little bit lighter. <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=17475633&parentid=A_FURN_RUGS&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=56&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=A_FURN_RUGS&popId=A_DECORATE&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=">The rug, we got from Urban Outfitters on sale for $40.</a> We went there on a whim and it was the only one they had in the white color, so I took it as a sign. And I love it- it's exactly what I wanted. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghgs5B8r0iXc_XORKYlXXO_ME4KKVsvgIRs49T5Gt33OO7CJDoHx7xogsIK_FTuKObIlCfPMz41DGQgWfuxdQHa79roMxe8qUsFUlY-tuYG5e9O81kZMq8NoVEwkSObu7kb_J7GRuitAA/s1600/DSCF2023.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghgs5B8r0iXc_XORKYlXXO_ME4KKVsvgIRs49T5Gt33OO7CJDoHx7xogsIK_FTuKObIlCfPMz41DGQgWfuxdQHa79roMxe8qUsFUlY-tuYG5e9O81kZMq8NoVEwkSObu7kb_J7GRuitAA/s400/DSCF2023.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516845875850753266" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>As I <a href="http://theinspiredecorator.blogspot.com/2010/07/be-prepared-from-long-post.html">mentioned before</a>, I didn't like how the bookshelf looked before. Much better now! Of course you're probably wondering what happened to all our books- more to come on that later. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitOJXvIb5l79cdmMDazz2kg_HvBIu3_Qr7RTUdzWFGVKievGq9W6lSjPNVGNbVSsfoN5tMvz5CpJbKt0Ha16OIJlhhvilL_siJ_01Xon-BXmEw0SPBu07YKOuDw8Wmq_TxK9Aq9xHDwes/s1600/DSCF2020.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitOJXvIb5l79cdmMDazz2kg_HvBIu3_Qr7RTUdzWFGVKievGq9W6lSjPNVGNbVSsfoN5tMvz5CpJbKt0Ha16OIJlhhvilL_siJ_01Xon-BXmEw0SPBu07YKOuDw8Wmq_TxK9Aq9xHDwes/s400/DSCF2020.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516845865252901346" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghgs5B8r0iXc_XORKYlXXO_ME4KKVsvgIRs49T5Gt33OO7CJDoHx7xogsIK_FTuKObIlCfPMz41DGQgWfuxdQHa79roMxe8qUsFUlY-tuYG5e9O81kZMq8NoVEwkSObu7kb_J7GRuitAA/s1600/DSCF2023.JPG"></a>I also ordered some Etsy prints for the bedroom. On one of the walls, we have both my dresser and Rob's dresser, side by side, so I decided to do a frame wall above the dressers. On an IKEA trip, we picked up some <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40101040">Ribba frames</a>. The plan was to get the frames forist and then order prints to go in them. I find that it is hard to do it the other way around and then not be able to find frames that fit the art. Especially because I wanted all the frames to be the same.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, here is what Rob and I came up with. We are also going to order a couple family photos too to add to these. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2IwnCT1IPmyI0ojRDW73P46tQH_n4_mIQnsovEOk9ZPi05WXbiMFCX7Y8QAIw7w0-3R4rU8bl5YCa2i97EUf87CcV7NoXIAuQc6mLF1gnSVbZQHuC9cUhQvaJCpXPY1kuN2oMDWFbXg/s1600/il_430xN.172034991.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2IwnCT1IPmyI0ojRDW73P46tQH_n4_mIQnsovEOk9ZPi05WXbiMFCX7Y8QAIw7w0-3R4rU8bl5YCa2i97EUf87CcV7NoXIAuQc6mLF1gnSVbZQHuC9cUhQvaJCpXPY1kuN2oMDWFbXg/s400/il_430xN.172034991.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516557183993547682" style="cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55597716/fungi">{Fungi from groundwork}</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2IwnCT1IPmyI0ojRDW73P46tQH_n4_mIQnsovEOk9ZPi05WXbiMFCX7Y8QAIw7w0-3R4rU8bl5YCa2i97EUf87CcV7NoXIAuQc6mLF1gnSVbZQHuC9cUhQvaJCpXPY1kuN2oMDWFbXg/s1600/il_430xN.172034991.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXLZH_IxsVhxkPV8LLvFTUcYK8X6-LDRHL_WJoqLe8gttBJmjl2bcLfxAucu6vn1lR1SZuCsqoIlhfjXTrVbraFy_F6WuIxPlejXPTcWZ1f9l527Mid1ktOqFhLqWjnPIx1JJ6B5PJYq0/s1600/il_430xN.118637456.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXLZH_IxsVhxkPV8LLvFTUcYK8X6-LDRHL_WJoqLe8gttBJmjl2bcLfxAucu6vn1lR1SZuCsqoIlhfjXTrVbraFy_F6WuIxPlejXPTcWZ1f9l527Mid1ktOqFhLqWjnPIx1JJ6B5PJYq0/s400/il_430xN.118637456.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516557163119763650" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/34271730">{little ship at sea by hisss}</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyv6obzIkBVzm0yQ_0a3S3fFIUMe9i1f5jbw4wbHgpO_Gj7G1VTP_ZJLMEBUzI9pinUUQrppH5JXMXVFobuU6EPuN-F9IwNuo5puIkGgcebL3bcYTF_P8-ftYjiEgByXVJcNwVrS0YNfU/s1600/il_430xN.165400016.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyv6obzIkBVzm0yQ_0a3S3fFIUMe9i1f5jbw4wbHgpO_Gj7G1VTP_ZJLMEBUzI9pinUUQrppH5JXMXVFobuU6EPuN-F9IwNuo5puIkGgcebL3bcYTF_P8-ftYjiEgByXVJcNwVrS0YNfU/s400/il_430xN.165400016.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516557168068969458" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/34271724"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">{Perennial moment by papermoth}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tUXVA1wlfsyd_UlmMETkdHO1ke3M363bpVsDPhULFwgJ6GMoOH-8h3cE9bVe4R_nUy66J5uamyyVECLtgfmsPL1JQltQ1FWrvTzjkbfB9WkhjeFGE4Ihgmu9kIfmfhT8ziHfCX7uTOs/s1600/il_430xN.156401351.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tUXVA1wlfsyd_UlmMETkdHO1ke3M363bpVsDPhULFwgJ6GMoOH-8h3cE9bVe4R_nUy66J5uamyyVECLtgfmsPL1JQltQ1FWrvTzjkbfB9WkhjeFGE4Ihgmu9kIfmfhT8ziHfCX7uTOs/s400/il_430xN.156401351.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516557156201761906" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 319px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/34271725">{on the canal by study}</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And, sorry, I couldn't resist this one...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSPAP5urYOA51yAaUeN7TLoJsYcbUYOkcseeERyDqGASKNXS4yjYOU5EY0K6Mzsi4K-h3D_wL2_Vh0UxZ0TcCz6Po85r5CkLCLpp6rJ-ioDu26yH8umtHvTRrwegwwFnaC6R8T0dBuCjs/s1600/il_430xN.171741461.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSPAP5urYOA51yAaUeN7TLoJsYcbUYOkcseeERyDqGASKNXS4yjYOU5EY0K6Mzsi4K-h3D_wL2_Vh0UxZ0TcCz6Po85r5CkLCLpp6rJ-ioDu26yH8umtHvTRrwegwwFnaC6R8T0dBuCjs/s400/il_430xN.171741461.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516557172242567586" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/34271729">{by linocutboy}</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tUXVA1wlfsyd_UlmMETkdHO1ke3M363bpVsDPhULFwgJ6GMoOH-8h3cE9bVe4R_nUy66J5uamyyVECLtgfmsPL1JQltQ1FWrvTzjkbfB9WkhjeFGE4Ihgmu9kIfmfhT8ziHfCX7uTOs/s1600/il_430xN.156401351.jpg"></a>I also have this print that my sister in law got me as a birthday gift from one of my favorite Etsy stores</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvTjtabAOejx5JwFMa-_w_3s0yx_DSXa0d091YpivuyfB9NHzfvwTLLfKZnLp12OzyIVKuML4C6ilZeapcQkZv3rIlt1MPz6SROvz4J1HE6q9K8XLaOjK5ZIUcjfwDtfMram1iMsqhRCM/s1600/il_430xN.173770328.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvTjtabAOejx5JwFMa-_w_3s0yx_DSXa0d091YpivuyfB9NHzfvwTLLfKZnLp12OzyIVKuML4C6ilZeapcQkZv3rIlt1MPz6SROvz4J1HE6q9K8XLaOjK5ZIUcjfwDtfMram1iMsqhRCM/s400/il_430xN.173770328.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516560640326854098" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56116580/mod-bird">{mod bird by luckybluebird art}</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Sometimes Etsy orders can take awhile to get here, but hopefully I will be able to get everything up soon since I already have the frames. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hoping to make more progress soon- I'll kee you posted!</div></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-46206867576393026362010-08-30T06:00:00.000-07:002010-08-30T11:37:57.710-07:00Goodbye summer- you've been good to us<div style="text-align: left;">It's hard saying goodbye. It's been a fabulous summer. Probably the busiest we've had since being married. Rob and I got away by ourselves to <a href="http://jonesabode.blogspot.com/2010/06/5-years.html">Florida in June</a> to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary, <a href="http://jonesabode.blogspot.com/2010/08/maine-2010.html">Maine in July</a>, and <a href="http://jonesabode.blogspot.com/2010/08/ocean-city-2010.html">Ocean City NJ </a>a few weeks ago in August. With lots going on in between- <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">play dates</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">weddings</span>, parties. It really has been great, and we feel blessed to be able to have taken the time to go away and spend time with each other and family.</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT282UrBz3Qw_O5_ctrwKwq9lBb6lEtM8-ovd6m3UoHIuDQaIhBt5HR4zt3ttf3Lch3s-Ri78IkA4WEVnNibGPHHMRVxKGDrBF2aAUYxw066e815em_uR3hYEOWSqUBkJniKpBfs70so0/s1600/il_430xN.151488416.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT282UrBz3Qw_O5_ctrwKwq9lBb6lEtM8-ovd6m3UoHIuDQaIhBt5HR4zt3ttf3Lch3s-Ri78IkA4WEVnNibGPHHMRVxKGDrBF2aAUYxw066e815em_uR3hYEOWSqUBkJniKpBfs70so0/s400/il_430xN.151488416.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511262828575193970" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49455117/nice-day-for-a-ride-original-fine-art">{photograph by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">BucksCountyFrames</span>}</a></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div><div>However, I am looking forward to things getting back to "normal", whatever that is. We have already started to adjust to Rob's new weekend work schedule, which so far hasn't been too bad. In fact, in some ways, it's been nicer. But there are some difficult things about it that we are figuring out. Rob is also going to start taking classes this fall to work towards his Masters in Nursing. Even though these are really big changes for Rob, and our family, I'm so proud of my husband and his motivation to provide for our family and his desire to challenge himself in his career. I also know that I will need to learn some new ways to support him in these changes.</div><div><br /></div><div>The one nice thing about Rob's new schedule is it gives us more time to work on house projects. Last week we started on the <a href="http://theinspiredecorator.blogspot.com/2010/07/be-prepared-from-long-post.html">bedroom project</a> by getting the bedroom painted. I also found the perfect rug for the bedroom, that only cost $40. Rob and I are heading out to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ikea</span> later this week to pick up some things and to do some planning for moving the closet into the bedroom. I don't want to post any bedroom pictures yet because there is still a lot to do. But, it is coming along, and I already love it so much more than before. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm starting to work on the details in the bedroom that will really make the space. I've decided that I want to use some vintage fabric in the space to soften the modern lines and tone down all the white. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Etsy</span> has been a great source to find things like this. I've been trying to find inspiration through blogs and other online sources. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-E3v3Bl9EQcD987Wv0xyRgeIildsuEUbcpeSpF1zY46vx2qV3I1agpEyxXjOEpiAuYJ_MJsPI-yyeqTU7i9CTyo1gw6ADvyYqhoQCTbV3YLyUX65IQilxfMCFKK6XQyOWXfn9rIesQWw/s1600/3790984826_109caa8f32_z.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-E3v3Bl9EQcD987Wv0xyRgeIildsuEUbcpeSpF1zY46vx2qV3I1agpEyxXjOEpiAuYJ_MJsPI-yyeqTU7i9CTyo1gw6ADvyYqhoQCTbV3YLyUX65IQilxfMCFKK6XQyOWXfn9rIesQWw/s400/3790984826_109caa8f32_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511262822135800802" style="cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-E3v3Bl9EQcD987Wv0xyRgeIildsuEUbcpeSpF1zY46vx2qV3I1agpEyxXjOEpiAuYJ_MJsPI-yyeqTU7i9CTyo1gw6ADvyYqhoQCTbV3YLyUX65IQilxfMCFKK6XQyOWXfn9rIesQWw/s1600/3790984826_109caa8f32_z.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVWhvb80slHoar2YLPaJ8gGaUSKhGA099FjYdI1mgubdanZBoEhMbSobmlEB0fOkW_e3KTbxKb2VLM1UbiSWItYKqpIkc5jS2lrhzxpO8QPuhxMB0xi1utmp353P0kdHYdUu8YIsj5i4/s1600/3505471564_84a3fb20d6.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVWhvb80slHoar2YLPaJ8gGaUSKhGA099FjYdI1mgubdanZBoEhMbSobmlEB0fOkW_e3KTbxKb2VLM1UbiSWItYKqpIkc5jS2lrhzxpO8QPuhxMB0xi1utmp353P0kdHYdUu8YIsj5i4/s400/3505471564_84a3fb20d6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511262812529952546" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVWhvb80slHoar2YLPaJ8gGaUSKhGA099FjYdI1mgubdanZBoEhMbSobmlEB0fOkW_e3KTbxKb2VLM1UbiSWItYKqpIkc5jS2lrhzxpO8QPuhxMB0xi1utmp353P0kdHYdUu8YIsj5i4/s1600/3505471564_84a3fb20d6.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGS-pyxhbWI7PDGQieD-ISnEDPVCa7-9pdPZd_887ISzliNxWwYuLEfvzGPkme7-9-AKfmeuP_r-_wYf_RUrcyfJ67OKmnOTy5KUO_2sSHrGaKLrBwljBBGfHrTTGRGCMfIyFNBO3bBP4/s1600/country+homes+and+interiors-+dining+2.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGS-pyxhbWI7PDGQieD-ISnEDPVCa7-9pdPZd_887ISzliNxWwYuLEfvzGPkme7-9-AKfmeuP_r-_wYf_RUrcyfJ67OKmnOTy5KUO_2sSHrGaKLrBwljBBGfHrTTGRGCMfIyFNBO3bBP4/s400/country+homes+and+interiors-+dining+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511262819849972530" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Also, this book, which I got for my birthday, has some great ideas too. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5FhPmhGus3_KiUMP_YQ-U2hD8zRiplU4saJswdCfTHPSuV7_8hGA0i8TxSZVnuemW_zmIu9aBENdDqBNmEL5Vgg7j9JKjf_ezUYEUuxWWP6uQEUjkw7z8hDIA3Y4pNmkv3B_IzFyRYIw/s1600/cb851a40a9314c50_Picture_3.xlarge.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5FhPmhGus3_KiUMP_YQ-U2hD8zRiplU4saJswdCfTHPSuV7_8hGA0i8TxSZVnuemW_zmIu9aBENdDqBNmEL5Vgg7j9JKjf_ezUYEUuxWWP6uQEUjkw7z8hDIA3Y4pNmkv3B_IzFyRYIw/s400/cb851a40a9314c50_Picture_3.xlarge.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511262835578473458" style="cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I hope everyone has had a great summer, and hopefully you are doing something really fun this labor day weekend as a last hurrah. </div><div><br /></div><div> I'll be back soon, hopefully with some bedroom progress and some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Etsy</span> Fridays again too. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-85525683873643331422010-07-28T06:11:00.001-07:002010-07-28T06:44:59.695-07:00home again, but not for too longWe got home from a great vacation in Maine on Monday. It was lovely! We had beautiful weather and Aiden was so good on the long drive, which was one thing I was really worried about. But, it is always nice to come back home. <div><br /></div><div>I've been doing lots of thinking and planning about our bedroom and closet projects, but I'm not going to be able to start anything real soon. We leave for the shore in another 2 and a half weeks, which are already filling up with busyness. I am hoping after our shore vacation that things will slow down. Aiden is going to be starting pre-school 2 mornings a week in September, which will open up more time during the week to get some things done. </div><div><br /></div><div>So, here's something a little random, since I have made no progress on my project. In this month's "House Beautiful", I was immediately drawn to this article about this little beach bungalo...</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeCtZofeL-e7JIVsT1_EQcAK-KlzeJen3CrUhKOrcPZ2gdP0wWku3so8kEhiDQQIf2vcJi5Eljvm7BIH2XNECdKEDAfHVc7s_PGR4geYm213CTQvmfJs9ieRI3wcszRku1WLVxGWfeCsU/s1600/beach-house-white-picket-fence-0710-ewart-01-de.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeCtZofeL-e7JIVsT1_EQcAK-KlzeJen3CrUhKOrcPZ2gdP0wWku3so8kEhiDQQIf2vcJi5Eljvm7BIH2XNECdKEDAfHVc7s_PGR4geYm213CTQvmfJs9ieRI3wcszRku1WLVxGWfeCsU/s400/beach-house-white-picket-fence-0710-ewart-01-de.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498949417881881714" style="cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeCtZofeL-e7JIVsT1_EQcAK-KlzeJen3CrUhKOrcPZ2gdP0wWku3so8kEhiDQQIf2vcJi5Eljvm7BIH2XNECdKEDAfHVc7s_PGR4geYm213CTQvmfJs9ieRI3wcszRku1WLVxGWfeCsU/s1600/beach-house-white-picket-fence-0710-ewart-01-de.jpg"></a>I love the beach, and I always dream about having a little bungalo to decorate. I always feel that in a vacation home, you can do something that maybe you wouldn't necessarily do in your own home.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisePuni_evkiETIYfTsjAXRU046i_6oqCYvu6pHi145lujNk-2xjjG2_yzgLtckrBb_xUHZRzEnnXwlWn5uh8DOrIlyhebWf5Y-VNUhx1lgJzwqwD9pDzmeHm9qhFOT7BzowNQKf9Mzkc/s1600/hbx-livingroom-painting-floral-0710-ewart-02-de.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisePuni_evkiETIYfTsjAXRU046i_6oqCYvu6pHi145lujNk-2xjjG2_yzgLtckrBb_xUHZRzEnnXwlWn5uh8DOrIlyhebWf5Y-VNUhx1lgJzwqwD9pDzmeHm9qhFOT7BzowNQKf9Mzkc/s400/hbx-livingroom-painting-floral-0710-ewart-02-de.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498949406679322850" style="cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfg14g6Z0GnaM7QVPJlOjlyIO3lL3znXtRjAgY0PVZiRizet5XpXtGhk5KMBdTLn4jQ7VQ-kfZiYYytbV7aufN7sQXy3Rwc_6y8HNNMYg38RLKq_3MgB_DlgldDVe5AqTKbpogAunYBY/s1600/hbx-outside-table-patio-0710-ewart-16-de.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfg14g6Z0GnaM7QVPJlOjlyIO3lL3znXtRjAgY0PVZiRizet5XpXtGhk5KMBdTLn4jQ7VQ-kfZiYYytbV7aufN7sQXy3Rwc_6y8HNNMYg38RLKq_3MgB_DlgldDVe5AqTKbpogAunYBY/s400/hbx-outside-table-patio-0710-ewart-16-de.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498950364262046242" style="cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Which is why I love this space. All the pattern and color, I find it so charming. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigfhRY2ME-m6nKGuzw-DJq-m1pshS_nahfcyQeFR4zohAxEV-qPL18m5HRJpEMUTozCnwC-U2lWM25cSgAIj7P1uw6XTTiuTolR4db-azk0sIPtPvzqSl2XZR_6CUV_cXoKK9OiQ2CNGA/s1600/hbx-livingroom-white-fireplace-0710-ewart-03-de.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigfhRY2ME-m6nKGuzw-DJq-m1pshS_nahfcyQeFR4zohAxEV-qPL18m5HRJpEMUTozCnwC-U2lWM25cSgAIj7P1uw6XTTiuTolR4db-azk0sIPtPvzqSl2XZR_6CUV_cXoKK9OiQ2CNGA/s400/hbx-livingroom-white-fireplace-0710-ewart-03-de.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498949435108522610" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 313px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1BWIWWqXpR7BR4qHy8uVcX2ZEmSev11XklxEK0d1PiXkXO1s9L2hLAr8vWJLHWUGw6YbPW4eOKF-tR9WggMnX2Tqqoc5XvwlU9gOXHX9KMGLWqoy8Zj1-RBKmUtaW3GtTsUa2ljlODck/s1600/bedroom-children-lamp-0710-ewart-12-de.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1BWIWWqXpR7BR4qHy8uVcX2ZEmSev11XklxEK0d1PiXkXO1s9L2hLAr8vWJLHWUGw6YbPW4eOKF-tR9WggMnX2Tqqoc5XvwlU9gOXHX9KMGLWqoy8Zj1-RBKmUtaW3GtTsUa2ljlODck/s400/bedroom-children-lamp-0710-ewart-12-de.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498949424869254706" style="cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I love how everything else is white, the walls, the cabinets, so that she could do whatever she wanted with everything else. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yVDx_SSmN4gcDWfRtDbbhTF0fnZqwCuaY5tNZ_-R29-17-qos6S4WkUZ2Qwg_8z-6zmyUVvM9CE6xCP64-8y9eS7eZOKFqR37bU5SxT3cXnrwRUsnjTbPn-UOINRP77dIFFaIJkrAWk/s1600/hbx-kitchen-bedroom-white-0710-ewart-04-de.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yVDx_SSmN4gcDWfRtDbbhTF0fnZqwCuaY5tNZ_-R29-17-qos6S4WkUZ2Qwg_8z-6zmyUVvM9CE6xCP64-8y9eS7eZOKFqR37bU5SxT3cXnrwRUsnjTbPn-UOINRP77dIFFaIJkrAWk/s400/hbx-kitchen-bedroom-white-0710-ewart-04-de.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498949433099656082" style="cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I love this wallpaper in the kids' room</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8BHmwmSgW63BbphXigbZPqMochwMowa2ICsXhmybGrdZmac1326GW-g_eFI4rHyetoGBzbCQLBbyoQ2SKcTNlMtHeY4ZssH3nfhV9SBmFvc8QGUIK69H9aFMlqEsNdbNDRO_nbC1M3E/s1600/hbx-wallpaper-whales-blue-dresser-0710-ewart-13-de.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8BHmwmSgW63BbphXigbZPqMochwMowa2ICsXhmybGrdZmac1326GW-g_eFI4rHyetoGBzbCQLBbyoQ2SKcTNlMtHeY4ZssH3nfhV9SBmFvc8QGUIK69H9aFMlqEsNdbNDRO_nbC1M3E/s400/hbx-wallpaper-whales-blue-dresser-0710-ewart-13-de.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498950358573056722" style="cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can read more about the house <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/beach-house-decorating-ideas-0710?click=pp">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm not sure that I will ever have a little beach bungalo of our own, but my wishful thinking makes me think maybe some day, someone will want me to help decorate theirs</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-88996927929251217822010-07-13T10:22:00.000-07:002010-07-14T10:17:45.122-07:00Feeling goodOver the past few days, I have taken a lot of time to think about a bedroom makeover. I have been gathering lots of inspirations from other blogs, and talking it over with Rob to figure out what we want. I also realize how important it is not to rush into things, so we can make sure we know what we want. <div><br /></div><div>I realize this style furniture is way different than our bedroom, but I just love all the white and gray that is going on in here.<br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ4KrTHlgkScH55W1UMi3vWcRU69jOJVfUI_8nrfHXXfzH2LuNGcMOsXtz_L-QbfdsnxL9OjhIgDvlYwRhe96bceKgHOg01-3xmW95K4EBh6pbhfCXyMckJqP5l2hIDIS5sBrWaE2UB0w/s1600/4270067398_bdce69be2f_o.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ4KrTHlgkScH55W1UMi3vWcRU69jOJVfUI_8nrfHXXfzH2LuNGcMOsXtz_L-QbfdsnxL9OjhIgDvlYwRhe96bceKgHOg01-3xmW95K4EBh6pbhfCXyMckJqP5l2hIDIS5sBrWaE2UB0w/s400/4270067398_bdce69be2f_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493457992939613474" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://aubreyandlindsay.blogspot.com/">{Little House Blog}</a></div><div><br /></div><div> One thing that is hard with our little abode is storage. There is not a lot of closet space, and with 3 bedrooms, we are limited. <div><br /></div><div>I've said this before, but I keep coming back to the fact that we have this little walk through closet in between our bedroom and the bathroom that needs to be used more efficiently. ( I realized it is really hard to take pictures of the closet because it is so small)</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX8ynziQCEQfp7SktOy79yylh-605HBhqSCL6QM3tDZT9uCMTelbVwMAqHcPLk0mHs3O2hZuAkh-pUMQSKJQE5rtaddlVAGH5CiVSHd_ub7PtnVLgRhXhpsgClSK2rrZWL7-xH2UP1LX4/s1600/DSCF2011.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX8ynziQCEQfp7SktOy79yylh-605HBhqSCL6QM3tDZT9uCMTelbVwMAqHcPLk0mHs3O2hZuAkh-pUMQSKJQE5rtaddlVAGH5CiVSHd_ub7PtnVLgRhXhpsgClSK2rrZWL7-xH2UP1LX4/s400/DSCF2011.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493464366772928530" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikAWJHGIhbwUpt3wOwYHxmwPrBwZ07mvIGZs66-dZfAVPs7eMIuqLxlPdtX098IzwaNQmgSNAQA6TDu36DBLYWOM67GP75ELMQMvzMCiXi6jqreup9Qi5jWcUkVSe6EW3J3oJ3R3RteRo/s1600/DSCF2010.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikAWJHGIhbwUpt3wOwYHxmwPrBwZ07mvIGZs66-dZfAVPs7eMIuqLxlPdtX098IzwaNQmgSNAQA6TDu36DBLYWOM67GP75ELMQMvzMCiXi6jqreup9Qi5jWcUkVSe6EW3J3oJ3R3RteRo/s400/DSCF2010.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493464354986004034" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBj9ZQKMKMq_wbP1xVWq3AjpVz22jTZqEKOrZ_9QrwYfn0BWeQ6zE5W5xnF1HUg33w3BqpMyvxrJoxnIh2Toyawr84itmJR0det0VnM0Mms2f_1tdDkc7SwpT4AHrL4B6skuHcBcxf5l4/s1600/DSCF2012.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBj9ZQKMKMq_wbP1xVWq3AjpVz22jTZqEKOrZ_9QrwYfn0BWeQ6zE5W5xnF1HUg33w3BqpMyvxrJoxnIh2Toyawr84itmJR0det0VnM0Mms2f_1tdDkc7SwpT4AHrL4B6skuHcBcxf5l4/s400/DSCF2012.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493464375198744994" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikAWJHGIhbwUpt3wOwYHxmwPrBwZ07mvIGZs66-dZfAVPs7eMIuqLxlPdtX098IzwaNQmgSNAQA6TDu36DBLYWOM67GP75ELMQMvzMCiXi6jqreup9Qi5jWcUkVSe6EW3J3oJ3R3RteRo/s1600/DSCF2010.JPG"></a>Through talking about our bedroom makeover, I realize it would be best to be able to use this space as an office/creative/ place to store things that are currently in the spare room closet. I have always wanted a place to be able to sew, or do the bills. I also want us to be able to have all of that kind of stuff in one place, now it is tucked into little places all over the house. Rob is also going to be going back to school in the fall and I want him to have a quiet place to work. The only problem is that if we don't use it as our closet,we need a place to hang our clothes.</div><div><br /></div><div>The inspiration on what I want to do with the closet comes easily....</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsLcrezqaNlx4pe8tYtbwI6x8OV1OogaP-TJ7iHDkJxaXIOeGPSTyYnoz3FPSHAEpTlZLBhf2wn6HimL93lM__YJqAqzjMct4_4WlcUjJOSHuaSWkBKJltwEqbwYQKfmu0JhzFpULlcY0/s1600/7-9-closet-2_rect540.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsLcrezqaNlx4pe8tYtbwI6x8OV1OogaP-TJ7iHDkJxaXIOeGPSTyYnoz3FPSHAEpTlZLBhf2wn6HimL93lM__YJqAqzjMct4_4WlcUjJOSHuaSWkBKJltwEqbwYQKfmu0JhzFpULlcY0/s400/7-9-closet-2_rect540.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493451443135337938" style="cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDLkiBp01TK5l66OtR-DWi_rB6K8hr8eNIf-cFGJvTG04S_4fW-9Y7COrvgrK1fz0AM4JxPelQCqORPBTOVrYzeJThaevf88TcNb6wqIHnQ9vxlnbISG3MjFLcDeZXqR1vWahdKrBbYE/s1600/RCuomo.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDLkiBp01TK5l66OtR-DWi_rB6K8hr8eNIf-cFGJvTG04S_4fW-9Y7COrvgrK1fz0AM4JxPelQCqORPBTOVrYzeJThaevf88TcNb6wqIHnQ9vxlnbISG3MjFLcDeZXqR1vWahdKrBbYE/s400/RCuomo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493459168668038034" style="cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{images from apartment therapy}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDLkiBp01TK5l66OtR-DWi_rB6K8hr8eNIf-cFGJvTG04S_4fW-9Y7COrvgrK1fz0AM4JxPelQCqORPBTOVrYzeJThaevf88TcNb6wqIHnQ9vxlnbISG3MjFLcDeZXqR1vWahdKrBbYE/s1600/RCuomo.jpg"></a>But we can't get into that until we have a place to hang our clothes and we are not exactly sure how to make a space for that in our bedroom. We have had bad experiences with wardrobes when we lived in our apartment. We also don't want something extremely permanent <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">in case</span> we try and sell the house some day and the buyers don't get my whole philosophy of giving up a walk in closet.</div><div><br /></div><div>Enter <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">IKEA</span>....</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8c44ssdAuBh1Sp5RmWkPbGzmJAfYae0cupwgNHEpqks1GQ0-SkEtwtJSA6VutUdImujbc5iUKPAWLcxi2m8aHaVoR5s32PLq1LL-HjjHmHShBpQ4Q6G1tB96CfiCkboWEC5_QAluKZ0s/s1600/ikea.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8c44ssdAuBh1Sp5RmWkPbGzmJAfYae0cupwgNHEpqks1GQ0-SkEtwtJSA6VutUdImujbc5iUKPAWLcxi2m8aHaVoR5s32PLq1LL-HjjHmHShBpQ4Q6G1tB96CfiCkboWEC5_QAluKZ0s/s400/ikea.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493451430302274866" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 217px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8c44ssdAuBh1Sp5RmWkPbGzmJAfYae0cupwgNHEpqks1GQ0-SkEtwtJSA6VutUdImujbc5iUKPAWLcxi2m8aHaVoR5s32PLq1LL-HjjHmHShBpQ4Q6G1tB96CfiCkboWEC5_QAluKZ0s/s1600/ikea.jpg"></a>We would like to do something along the lines of taking one of the walls in the bedroom and installing something like this...</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhNKcIegR45J9Wy0K0KzKD1rKOoSi0ZLrLtdemQRXcaBfw_iVf2h37Bj8gvJG5mgI0Iltic-mWstdmtkHqyCWEiQIDHKaSg8BSkANEo1f1EVxEL13dOLI5JJ7EU3Qu369EjlcE1S6qS0/s1600/0110252_PE266762_S4.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhNKcIegR45J9Wy0K0KzKD1rKOoSi0ZLrLtdemQRXcaBfw_iVf2h37Bj8gvJG5mgI0Iltic-mWstdmtkHqyCWEiQIDHKaSg8BSkANEo1f1EVxEL13dOLI5JJ7EU3Qu369EjlcE1S6qS0/s400/0110252_PE266762_S4.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493451447317656658" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhNKcIegR45J9Wy0K0KzKD1rKOoSi0ZLrLtdemQRXcaBfw_iVf2h37Bj8gvJG5mgI0Iltic-mWstdmtkHqyCWEiQIDHKaSg8BSkANEo1f1EVxEL13dOLI5JJ7EU3Qu369EjlcE1S6qS0/s1600/0110252_PE266762_S4.JPG"></a>We would install some kind of track system on the ceiling around it and I would make curtains out of fabric, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">voilla</span>. But, somehow, I don't think it is going to be this simple.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Luckily Rob is really good at researching the best way to do something like this and I totally trust him to help make this vision work. </div><div><br /></div><div>We put a time frame on this whole project (since it has now become more complicated than just painting the bedroom) of finishing by Christmas. That includes the makeover of the closet space as well. I am super eager to start, but with all we have going on this summer, we may only get the bedroom painted, but I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ok</span> with that. I really feel like these past few days I have been able to take some time to enjoy what I like to do- getting inspired, planning a project. And along the way I have realized I am <a href="http://www.yellowbrickhome.com/the-bedroom-blahs-resolved/">not alone</a> in wanting to re-paint my bedroom, even though I like the current color. </div><div><br /></div><div> We're heading off to Maine this week, so I may not be here for awhile. Hope everyone is having a great summer!</div></div></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-53529222313619157552010-07-08T06:18:00.001-07:002010-07-10T05:54:04.579-07:00Be prepared for a long post....I can't even believe how busy this summer is and every time I go to my blog, I just sit there and stare, not feeling like doing a post, but feeling guilty about the date at the top of my lost post. Then there is usually a dialog in my head that goes something like this, "no one reads or looks at this blog anyway, so does it really matter? ...But you're not supposed to be doing this blog for anyone else, it's supposed to be for you". I have been learning a lot recently about grace and through that, a lot about guilt. So, I am going to first apologize for my lack of posting to you and to myself, because when I am consistent on this little blog of mine, it means that I am being creative, and focusing on things I enjoy, taking a break from things like potty-training. But, I am not going to feel guilty about it. I am moving on, and if it is another month that goes by without a post, I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ok</span> with that. <div><br /></div><div>So, here I am....</div><div><br /></div><div>In my last post I mentioned the re-decorating of a room. That room is our bedroom. I have struggled with our bedroom since moving in. A little over a year after moving in, we bought a new bedroom set, the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Malm</span> set from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ikea</span>. We wanted something that was modern-feeling, and simple. </div><div><br /></div><div>I always have all these good ideas which usually include pattern, fabrics, colors. But then when I try and execute it, it's always a disaster.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjui6FxtD_hFl30-mYE4HKKEqhR_AbGOvAYGgz1-DI4pUD9UrNzsLucE1Vh4lfxtxeZ_zOp2OYm2sGdVgF6HdkTlpX_JZm6GgAX9PddBdoJXrPiUMX8gEeaUfZsmB-F8ryG7se-eCLdCWw/s1600/DSCF2042.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjui6FxtD_hFl30-mYE4HKKEqhR_AbGOvAYGgz1-DI4pUD9UrNzsLucE1Vh4lfxtxeZ_zOp2OYm2sGdVgF6HdkTlpX_JZm6GgAX9PddBdoJXrPiUMX8gEeaUfZsmB-F8ryG7se-eCLdCWw/s400/DSCF2042.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491581131817010594" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I painted our bedroom this lovely color blue a little over 2 years ago. I love this color, but am having a hard time making it work. The blue doesn't connect to anything else. Every time I try and make it connect, it never ends up working out, and I get tired of it after a few weeks. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are the things I like about our bedroom:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>the white</b>- white chair, white comfy bed, white curtains. I want our bedroom to feel calm and clean, a restful place- and I think white can help accomplish that.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>the furniture</b>- I love the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Malm</span> set from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Ikea</span>, and at the time, when we bought it, we didn't (and still don't) have the money to invest in really nice bedroom furniture. I already have my dream bedroom furniture picked out, well the <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1011&f=37559">bed</a> anyway, and I do believe someday it will happen, but I am perfectly content with this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Ikea</span> set right now. I also was able to score the bookcase from the Pottery Barn outlet- it's West Elm, and the finish matched well with the other furniture. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31L7fAIotdW5vz-HOHk5_ho8qZs_ZK98H89kaf4sw7_khHs8C_wH-u3HeGc_aIZgPRyf8b9Qj1HF2DdI6y-fEStYtegjG0lRYvIY5IY3BzIvlgZ_Y6K7v5UiwiIpDxYyNyMCKLTkpaLI/s1600/DSCF2047.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31L7fAIotdW5vz-HOHk5_ho8qZs_ZK98H89kaf4sw7_khHs8C_wH-u3HeGc_aIZgPRyf8b9Qj1HF2DdI6y-fEStYtegjG0lRYvIY5IY3BzIvlgZ_Y6K7v5UiwiIpDxYyNyMCKLTkpaLI/s400/DSCF2047.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491584092512639570" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>the reading nook</b>- <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">ok</span>, it's not really much of a nook, but more of a chair, stool and lamp on the one wall. But, I like it. This chair is also from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Ikea</span>, but it is from the AS IS room and was $35. It was marked wrong, as a side table- <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">muahahaha</span>. I don't feel guilty that I practically stole this from them- I know that legally, a store cannot mark something and then say that it was marked wrong and try and sell it at a different price, they have to give you the marked price. I really like having a chair in the bedroom, even if at the moment, Bailey uses it more than anyone else. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnGbqGNajcnuA0O9RlXf9jElAMnAzTCrLqDQYAi9N6SYo38ghiVtf3h_tJVAXiPKtT0kzDJO7bKgKClzIRAApbRs7zbr9JNbeL_1ABMCUQBjGlKdkuYh-aFf_NhM_ACAVaPgqANCP1wg/s1600/DSCF2044.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnGbqGNajcnuA0O9RlXf9jElAMnAzTCrLqDQYAi9N6SYo38ghiVtf3h_tJVAXiPKtT0kzDJO7bKgKClzIRAApbRs7zbr9JNbeL_1ABMCUQBjGlKdkuYh-aFf_NhM_ACAVaPgqANCP1wg/s400/DSCF2044.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491581161607079682" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>my dresser</b>- the lamp, the mirror above it, I just like how it looks. It doesn't always look this neat though, there are usually papers, magazines, monitor, etc., thrown all over it.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTeoJ_NIKMXWxnDQdQSqUtop4bfkzTWBjSNONo2gHmW7B8_e3l4iVooZka90O02HKyB-gEe0V7V1ZBgxTPsP5MKaH4qLHMCFyvthxyWG_Oh2XccD7qH3PwMI74zs363SJCb6FCxVd59A/s1600/DSCF2043.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTeoJ_NIKMXWxnDQdQSqUtop4bfkzTWBjSNONo2gHmW7B8_e3l4iVooZka90O02HKyB-gEe0V7V1ZBgxTPsP5MKaH4qLHMCFyvthxyWG_Oh2XccD7qH3PwMI74zs363SJCb6FCxVd59A/s400/DSCF2043.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491581149536845842" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>the curtains-</b> in this picture below, you can see that there is actually a design on the curtains, which I like and makes it feel acceptable to only have one on each window, and to always have them closed because they let light through. We have room <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">darkening</span> shades behind them that we use to sleep and in the summer it hides the air conditioner in the window when it is not in use- you can't even see it in the left window, can you?</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH4ipxwj6VDwhQREab4ee1utY1M4t1tfE_9Fztzs4tVJdqbQNUvF0vMHBO6IEinOIEWLptUQFdGTFNI5zoXSCIu-U6Xrz_aYBgJ4jWrlXG4z7n1zGbOjLexZfAIePgBiMaV4pdZcvFexo/s1600/DSCF2041.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH4ipxwj6VDwhQREab4ee1utY1M4t1tfE_9Fztzs4tVJdqbQNUvF0vMHBO6IEinOIEWLptUQFdGTFNI5zoXSCIu-U6Xrz_aYBgJ4jWrlXG4z7n1zGbOjLexZfAIePgBiMaV4pdZcvFexo/s400/DSCF2041.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491581126015893842" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Here are the things I dislike about the room:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>the rug</b>- I think I've mentioned before how much I dislike this rug. It's old and it is going, once I figure out what I want to replace it.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>the wall space</b>- that poster above the bed is coming down. Rob is not too happy about that fact, and it is one thing that we completely disagree on. I hung it there one day because I needed to hang something there, but it is literally from my college dorm room, and it is in a frame with no glass- real classy. Rob thinks it looks cool for some unknown reason that I really don't understand. The wall with Rob's dresser and the reading nook needs something on it. I also want to take down the 3 hooks to the left of the chair.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1FvZYfz4O9KoMAM93s9wvCHCAABT1bs9tzPEAoHw2iGd4hMRfpdy7n-UIJU6kzMyWKTpzRtm0D-5CAaq-OeP_7IoL-2_Ru5R6nA50l2l2GD78PAQYwog6h5NeSR4_OtN5wSOhNue__E/s1600/DSCF2046.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1FvZYfz4O9KoMAM93s9wvCHCAABT1bs9tzPEAoHw2iGd4hMRfpdy7n-UIJU6kzMyWKTpzRtm0D-5CAaq-OeP_7IoL-2_Ru5R6nA50l2l2GD78PAQYwog6h5NeSR4_OtN5wSOhNue__E/s400/DSCF2046.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491581169517089170" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1FvZYfz4O9KoMAM93s9wvCHCAABT1bs9tzPEAoHw2iGd4hMRfpdy7n-UIJU6kzMyWKTpzRtm0D-5CAaq-OeP_7IoL-2_Ru5R6nA50l2l2GD78PAQYwog6h5NeSR4_OtN5wSOhNue__E/s1600/DSCF2046.JPG"></a>I would also love to have shelves above the TV, but I am not sure if that wall can handle it. Our walls are weird, and it is difficult to hang heavy things.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTODYS5PVMQOJqNkHvG3EZrSEeA35DlmD04y5j8JZWb_PGKE7kc5BVuT1_80nVUsmtSpxO6anfb1Rj-Zp2FJ6ajGlC1o-064wLBocDI-K02tkCEHl7tjWYHuWqbHCnOMn3MKUZuAyh3-s/s1600/DSCF2049.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTODYS5PVMQOJqNkHvG3EZrSEeA35DlmD04y5j8JZWb_PGKE7kc5BVuT1_80nVUsmtSpxO6anfb1Rj-Zp2FJ6ajGlC1o-064wLBocDI-K02tkCEHl7tjWYHuWqbHCnOMn3MKUZuAyh3-s/s400/DSCF2049.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491583014276344674" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>organization of the bookcase</b>- I love this bookcase, but it is tricky for storing books, kind of ironic. I actually have no problem with how the books are on the shelves, but I always struggle with the top part, where the magazine boxes currently are, and those 2 random picture frames need to not be there, they look awkward.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJINkay-PUG2jgIvXBroDW_WlAIsnfok8oCIDoA41yr_lKlXxjgPHFaPWMIAJ7T5xpD078M7K4jENCs0WhnQaN1Xb-vC4OMhYBJlgy6888MBneYtIce_oNgm1M4z7qa3AlblOTYE9_xM/s1600/DSCF2048.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJINkay-PUG2jgIvXBroDW_WlAIsnfok8oCIDoA41yr_lKlXxjgPHFaPWMIAJ7T5xpD078M7K4jENCs0WhnQaN1Xb-vC4OMhYBJlgy6888MBneYtIce_oNgm1M4z7qa3AlblOTYE9_xM/s400/DSCF2048.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491583020144080802" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>the blue</b>- I know I already said why I struggle with it, but just to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">reiterate</span>. I really do love this color, and I want to make it work, I just don't think I can, so what I want to do, is paint the room white. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">AHHHH</span> I know! What is wrong with me? I am always painting and changing things. I always love white bedrooms, and painting the room white (or the palest gray you can imagine), will pull everything together. I realize there is a lot I need to do, like get a new rug, but I think painting it white will help with all those other little things. Right now all I see is the blue, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">every time</span> I try to do something, I am always trying to make it work with the blue, and I just can't. </div><div><br /></div><div>My hope is to do the bedroom, then move to the closet, and then to bathroom. I am thinking maybe I could use this blue in the closet or the bathroom somehow because I really do love it.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am a little scared to paint the room. I think I am embarrassed to be changing another room, and I really hate painting, but it is the most inexpensive way to make a big change, and I really think that by doing this, it will help me in the other areas where I am stuck. </div><div><br /></div><div>So try not to judge me, and instead, look at these white-walled bedrooms and try and understand where I am coming from. </div><div><br /></div><div>I am hoping in my next post to explain some of my ideas in the problem areas I expressed above. Also, I have no plans to paint our room in the very near future. We leave for Maine in a week, so at least not until we get home. </div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirT0wTO2l_nV4cI49ElLP0RBHstiGY4MGsQZcoEryfjwTCLOMRbUi2SPq6usNu4RgRa9DcSBZ3M1cbu0TbG8jPbClvlCJAp5lwEIHwk05iYPNbIM-U5HMkIN1lL92PBMHkhn2TsC0m9pg/s1600/5-white_rect540.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirT0wTO2l_nV4cI49ElLP0RBHstiGY4MGsQZcoEryfjwTCLOMRbUi2SPq6usNu4RgRa9DcSBZ3M1cbu0TbG8jPbClvlCJAp5lwEIHwk05iYPNbIM-U5HMkIN1lL92PBMHkhn2TsC0m9pg/s400/5-white_rect540.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491580098882099858" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 305px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYuwlfugCJ6aoBHldeQAxG1UlFkf0WVecIiN2tjE3bjx_2bd4XpM66mbsy4bj40jy4u0ON6EZIQ6nTppFjsZbV56xRagriYmCvO0uus2uI-9Gd5se54CliZhJMH5hZySt10stdM4cCug/s1600/794689040_nVcSe-XL-1.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYuwlfugCJ6aoBHldeQAxG1UlFkf0WVecIiN2tjE3bjx_2bd4XpM66mbsy4bj40jy4u0ON6EZIQ6nTppFjsZbV56xRagriYmCvO0uus2uI-9Gd5se54CliZhJMH5hZySt10stdM4cCug/s400/794689040_nVcSe-XL-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491580087451343410" style="cursor: pointer; width: 357px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRrLuFsAXruEMgLCH6FBzcoAygtAQDwrl686gx86GMoNZxoxYulF7HqHd3eMkjfSUHn_oy_E7d2SYGjC287ak25QuEmMyJ7l9bD_buZG9MYQhBPcmRtVhezPFoef8fOEdk51vAXLp4hiE/s1600/white-envy_rect540.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRrLuFsAXruEMgLCH6FBzcoAygtAQDwrl686gx86GMoNZxoxYulF7HqHd3eMkjfSUHn_oy_E7d2SYGjC287ak25QuEmMyJ7l9bD_buZG9MYQhBPcmRtVhezPFoef8fOEdk51vAXLp4hiE/s400/white-envy_rect540.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491580079561419074" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(all images from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">apartmenttherapy</span>)</span></div></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-25678323609874931192010-06-17T06:17:00.000-07:002010-06-17T10:34:40.328-07:00home again<div style="text-align: left;">It is always nice to come home again after being away. Rob and I returned from <a href="http://jonesabode.blogspot.com/2010/06/5-years.html">our trip to Florida </a>a couple days ago, and while I miss that Florida sunshine and the smell of the beach, it feels good to be home.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7wqTWyMsl5797tCO4C7tPnymL-P9cBCz6840-DsHSeV38Q8rib6PE9hNHHl1ZEndYLDiMn-xl-tWCwTdkNkKRctLmXg48bX0Uxq9cMs0KebilLAy4LYkVv6GJPkH3K8_g-4h7tValbY/s1600/DSCF2013.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7wqTWyMsl5797tCO4C7tPnymL-P9cBCz6840-DsHSeV38Q8rib6PE9hNHHl1ZEndYLDiMn-xl-tWCwTdkNkKRctLmXg48bX0Uxq9cMs0KebilLAy4LYkVv6GJPkH3K8_g-4h7tValbY/s400/DSCF2013.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483795687935418130" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7wqTWyMsl5797tCO4C7tPnymL-P9cBCz6840-DsHSeV38Q8rib6PE9hNHHl1ZEndYLDiMn-xl-tWCwTdkNkKRctLmXg48bX0Uxq9cMs0KebilLAy4LYkVv6GJPkH3K8_g-4h7tValbY/s1600/DSCF2013.JPG"></a>I realized I took <a href="http://theinspiredecorator.blogspot.com/2009/07/no-place-like-home.html">similar pictures</a> upon returning from Maine last summer.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZOOPp0Yq-8820mdCraNLUmVRfs3cxmglCPEafyYHweaDgIUEfRBpddmaOovV1ebta7hfX4QQ9fUqkl2TBw1yA7kCfdfMzrrkDjJ0gqjA7cfvx3aa7rbQbejuCgq3MCN2KYd8N58qWec/s1600/DSCF2017.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZOOPp0Yq-8820mdCraNLUmVRfs3cxmglCPEafyYHweaDgIUEfRBpddmaOovV1ebta7hfX4QQ9fUqkl2TBw1yA7kCfdfMzrrkDjJ0gqjA7cfvx3aa7rbQbejuCgq3MCN2KYd8N58qWec/s400/DSCF2017.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483795695436613154" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div>Since returning home I have a strong sense of motivation for a new decorating project. Maybe I just needed some time to relax and clear my head. I will inform and keep you updated when I actually start doing some things, but for now I am just in the brainstorming stage. But here is what I am using for inspiration- see if you can guess what room I will be working on?</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAbR54_AN9VkUjZkgzr_hhbHm0HuAaeiVWtEZFI0sKBufjas4H4N_mkbKD7WWSGgWZFY8ZgoC8uT3NBQcVyZlEobmiSAisoedaQS1CTeMgZTo6rwqXq1BmWYsVZNYd-Jab87ZYgjq8gVU/s1600/DSCF2002.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAbR54_AN9VkUjZkgzr_hhbHm0HuAaeiVWtEZFI0sKBufjas4H4N_mkbKD7WWSGgWZFY8ZgoC8uT3NBQcVyZlEobmiSAisoedaQS1CTeMgZTo6rwqXq1BmWYsVZNYd-Jab87ZYgjq8gVU/s400/DSCF2002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483797283028869218" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-29916450160689128142010-06-09T05:48:00.001-07:002010-06-09T06:21:17.026-07:00BubbleI really want a <a href="http://modernica.net/index.php?target=categories&category_id=2">George Nelson bubble lamp</a>.<div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19utmkr33PHkTFBPsmB9QBLA9h94-oU6FuRSka19iLanqoSq0q2bMfgFO31zuVDji6NApB1tOJI8pJkOCfy8EP1GjtjIllf5RH5OtZjb9L23A7iYi_7cowZg2zNpAZgtSTW7OEnnFUYQ/s1600/nelson.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19utmkr33PHkTFBPsmB9QBLA9h94-oU6FuRSka19iLanqoSq0q2bMfgFO31zuVDji6NApB1tOJI8pJkOCfy8EP1GjtjIllf5RH5OtZjb9L23A7iYi_7cowZg2zNpAZgtSTW7OEnnFUYQ/s400/nelson.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480759681794427746" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 359px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I realize that they are EVERYWHERE, but I just can't help it. I love them. I think I first fell in love back in 2006 when Jessie Randall's apartment was featured in Domino. I love everything about this apartment and have used it as inspiration many times. Here's a picture of her living room with the George Nelson saucer lamp, which is my preferred shape. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8yoI0kDHJKZqHL2vTLkJQNKtl00j5Y-T-Guq85u3lY7WHHrxSNTad4YAP1cRPHg0HWJHYbgraln8bhWZiXxGJe0vUizDGcU_H0opX8GZX3xn8qbz-gS4nVRsQ4EW3E7UFLkFI9UMqMoc/s1600/837.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8yoI0kDHJKZqHL2vTLkJQNKtl00j5Y-T-Guq85u3lY7WHHrxSNTad4YAP1cRPHg0HWJHYbgraln8bhWZiXxGJe0vUizDGcU_H0opX8GZX3xn8qbz-gS4nVRsQ4EW3E7UFLkFI9UMqMoc/s400/837.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480759711353783362" style="cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I want it for over our dining room table. I realize that the <a href="http://modernica.net/index.php?target=products&product_id=9">cost is a bit crazy</a> , but I feel like it would be a good investment- we would have it FOREVER, and maybe it would even be passed down to one of our kids, who will hopefully appreciate modern design as much as we do.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQL_0bokqiA0eoMnavr6gnf9CNiPWYC1VIfkcKTFYhWhaJU_YEBbPh4sSxj3vAS5Bg5XXj8ckPAK3JYs7nIN36NFTH4LP3kypeCbXQbGroo7q10av9ryltqSNVnaPga59kGmjNnCOD6hI/s1600/66003091_77226b0f7d.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQL_0bokqiA0eoMnavr6gnf9CNiPWYC1VIfkcKTFYhWhaJU_YEBbPh4sSxj3vAS5Bg5XXj8ckPAK3JYs7nIN36NFTH4LP3kypeCbXQbGroo7q10av9ryltqSNVnaPga59kGmjNnCOD6hI/s400/66003091_77226b0f7d.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480759752181065058" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>So, maybe someday we will have one. The good thing is that Rob is TOTALLY on board with this one, he loves modern design. We've talked about how over time, we would like to collect some of the quintessential modern design pieces, like an <a href="http://www.dwr.com/product/living/chairs-recliners/chairs/eames-lounge-ottoman-vicenza.do?sortby=ourPicks">Eames chair</a>, or Rob's favorite, <a href="http://www.dwr.com/product/living/chairs-recliners/view-all/womb-chair-classic-boucle.do?sortby=ourPicks">Saarinen's womb chair</a>- which I still need some convincing of. Maybe because every time I see it, it is in a bright red color, which I am not too fond of. But I have sat in one and they are ridiculously comfortable. </div></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-42344896616647533812010-06-04T10:49:00.001-07:002010-06-04T11:15:11.286-07:00Etsy FridayI know that Father's Day is a few weeks away, but things are so busy around here that I know I need to be planning ahead. So, I picked out a few things on Etsy that I thought were fun gifts for dad. I know that I always have a hard time buying the men in my life gifts, so hopefully this will give you some inspiration if you are in the same boat.<div><br /></div><div>I thought this t-shirt was so cute, especially for new dads- you can customize the year.</div><div><br /><div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKkS_ziMi7LTHN-i_a2CsbPacM7lDKFBQE_O4SdHrMsAbbSOHpEB4ADSNkVtK-8wxv7Px8lIeqJ1hStbZ911prPdHiVeB5UTCpCe98K3CEqYGwoEDCChjzPl4XkA2Db3bN2rOEoNpKkgE/s1600/il_430xN.148794431.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKkS_ziMi7LTHN-i_a2CsbPacM7lDKFBQE_O4SdHrMsAbbSOHpEB4ADSNkVtK-8wxv7Px8lIeqJ1hStbZ911prPdHiVeB5UTCpCe98K3CEqYGwoEDCChjzPl4XkA2Db3bN2rOEoNpKkgE/s400/il_430xN.148794431.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478978795289522370" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48650266/vintage-dad-any-year-deep-red-mens-sizes">{Vintage Dad t-shirt}</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bathing in Guiness? I know Rob would be a fan!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0QevBEk13orFaxJzczj9OWZMAo-4n-UxBP8PaHad5KEtfk1lRe6KEKMlnceiF37P9tRx8fhtzbDHP4nR_e9KuHeH_VNLBSf149uFsFpELtFcOLrgKPCnHHMcZeT7CWRIkBVuBvvGgLcM/s1600/il_430xN.148956980.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0QevBEk13orFaxJzczj9OWZMAo-4n-UxBP8PaHad5KEtfk1lRe6KEKMlnceiF37P9tRx8fhtzbDHP4nR_e9KuHeH_VNLBSf149uFsFpELtFcOLrgKPCnHHMcZeT7CWRIkBVuBvvGgLcM/s400/il_430xN.148956980.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478978804276730130" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 290px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48723784/guinness-stout-handmade-beer-soap">{Guinness stout handmade soap}</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Rob is not a golfer but I thought this was pretty clever!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ibWesvI3CbjEW5z1X6_4c0OacauOZ4hNBCC3XTGJgzjy8qV21hkY7hyphenhyphenSn_l1iqglTV9qjO9MixYixAIQ0_vT3Yk0fIwzv-ZqK7O_cXSTlJz1U-qEdS7TAzltC5wPf676mwzp6dPkiWc/s1600/il_430xN.145141504.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ibWesvI3CbjEW5z1X6_4c0OacauOZ4hNBCC3XTGJgzjy8qV21hkY7hyphenhyphenSn_l1iqglTV9qjO9MixYixAIQ0_vT3Yk0fIwzv-ZqK7O_cXSTlJz1U-qEdS7TAzltC5wPf676mwzp6dPkiWc/s400/il_430xN.145141504.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478978810084474210" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 390px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47402218/golf-club-laptop-decal-sticker-skins">{Golf Club Laptop Decal}</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I thought these were snazzy!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiod5X1uF-deW-BlSobSxgVwq42wlJfjOiojiwFhVpS7DPOCTwLa-HhNShkviwQ_rn9LKYaagEAaVsToJvhEZtjCWlxuEoL6RLYjELo3MpYgEh1pIvi1E6Gclo8VJ2nJRi9g8kwWfLgpqw/s1600/il_430xN.149004281.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiod5X1uF-deW-BlSobSxgVwq42wlJfjOiojiwFhVpS7DPOCTwLa-HhNShkviwQ_rn9LKYaagEAaVsToJvhEZtjCWlxuEoL6RLYjELo3MpYgEh1pIvi1E6Gclo8VJ2nJRi9g8kwWfLgpqw/s400/il_430xN.149004281.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478981486020704002" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48713061/2-custom-luggage-tags-hand-stamped-up-to">{Custom luggage tags}</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We are pretty hardcore Phillies fans. To say that we are obsessed would probably be an understatement. We even took Aiden to the <a href="http://jonesabode.blogspot.com/2008/11/parade.html">parade </a>when he was a baby. So, I know anything to do with Phillies is always a hit. I thought this panaromic photo of the field would be nice framed in an office or in a grouping with other pictures. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASFVqmApHKmfcDK8lcCH-B8pmNN9pHUg62QIXIbAG4pP6lYRo2XrRz2nHVP1ps77tgmgtkp7EowkVEX-ziZxbQnH4HiIGnMaZJ55URidrp1_vWyo2OakKdF-cXQ1wTL2TtkHgY6cL3_k/s1600/il_430xN.76628002.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASFVqmApHKmfcDK8lcCH-B8pmNN9pHUg62QIXIbAG4pP6lYRo2XrRz2nHVP1ps77tgmgtkp7EowkVEX-ziZxbQnH4HiIGnMaZJ55URidrp1_vWyo2OakKdF-cXQ1wTL2TtkHgY6cL3_k/s400/il_430xN.76628002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478978800537119218" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 175px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/26809255/philadelphia-phillies-panoramic-10-x-24">{Philadelphia Phillies Panoramic}</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And lastly, has anyone seen the Miller Light commercial about the guy getting a beer at the bar and he has a "satchel" or man purse?! haha, I laughed so hard when I saw that. But, anyway, here is a nice "satchel" if your man is confident enough! Or, to just use for work :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvf-15zP40X0NJs43uZGu651iH6qarbTvyJkWJpj4hLuuaHSr-YBo0lJcOovwvCD_iC_KPP_qSCbazpvK0i6u5_PUfA5rqy550a5m978MBoMp0bJZjU9R5A6AxVyzu-QNfvpONmRWOuF8/s1600/il_430xN.145932527.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvf-15zP40X0NJs43uZGu651iH6qarbTvyJkWJpj4hLuuaHSr-YBo0lJcOovwvCD_iC_KPP_qSCbazpvK0i6u5_PUfA5rqy550a5m978MBoMp0bJZjU9R5A6AxVyzu-QNfvpONmRWOuF8/s400/il_430xN.145932527.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478978815450076690" style="cursor: pointer; width: 398px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47777822/city-messenger-darkolivegreen-canvas">{City Messenger}</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hope you all have a nice weekend and stay cool!</div></div></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-81558789916839564012010-06-01T06:15:00.000-07:002010-06-01T10:06:28.515-07:00Rug saga<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7_L53_bwvxsicIloChtVeSqGs5E7H9L-hSi4_HhDh3wBbyRQ8QiKmVvyxSoTApgXDztNcOAF7HvVSynzrQb_b1npWaKN52-17g_PlDptOaq9AHnw4sOij6iKjL-XAy37Vjll6t0xnWHY/s1600/DSCF2001.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7_L53_bwvxsicIloChtVeSqGs5E7H9L-hSi4_HhDh3wBbyRQ8QiKmVvyxSoTApgXDztNcOAF7HvVSynzrQb_b1npWaKN52-17g_PlDptOaq9AHnw4sOij6iKjL-XAy37Vjll6t0xnWHY/s400/DSCF2001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477851279554498370" /></a></div><br /><br />The rug in our living room has served us well the past 3 years. We had purchased the shag rug pretty inexpensively, for an 8' x 10', at Lowe's when we moved into the house. I really love the fact that it is soft. I wanted a lighter, neutral rug, and the nice thing with shag is that it doesn't show a lot of dirt. But it is now becomming pretty matted down, and I have to vacuum it a lot and in a very specific way to help with the matting. Below is a closeup, which isn't a great picture but I realize in the above picture the rug looks brand new, but in person it looks a lot worse. I also realize that we definitley don't "need" a new rug at this point, which is why I am in no rush to get one and have been looking around for awhile now.<div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46SOoa_nruxJeuOtVZn7byHSySnPZBofpx0Xzki2yqA99hwXf3MH3O3lpv6_rekhN2Jb5FIpeLTPibjJihxLIjtJKmiGjIkeH7myHxbWh5Afk4o3kx0zJz8GFojXAd7DF1gzXEvF6tAk/s1600/DSCF2008.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46SOoa_nruxJeuOtVZn7byHSySnPZBofpx0Xzki2yqA99hwXf3MH3O3lpv6_rekhN2Jb5FIpeLTPibjJihxLIjtJKmiGjIkeH7myHxbWh5Afk4o3kx0zJz8GFojXAd7DF1gzXEvF6tAk/s400/DSCF2008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477851296287275922" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The other night I had a dream that Aiden peed on the rug so we had to get rid of it. Which shows that we are working on potty training, and that deep down I kind of hate this rug. So, I've been looking for a nicer rug that will last for a very long time. The thing with the living room is that it is a very high traffic area. We have no entryway in the front, so when people come in the front door, they come right into the living room, so we need soemthing that can take wear and tear. It is also obvisouly, the place we hang out the most. The problem is that I want something neutral, and lighter, especially now that we have a darker sofa. But I want something that is going to hide dirt.</div><div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxHb6yBtgrC98ZWn_HTe-0L7GFdMaumeIGe-0ny5ey5ap1ANNZ0CpKcAN0QD94kaOlSl03w78tDHksdTIFFgzlR6XUyYBqXqqirWTDc2WwmcW44fpZhP9k7AEpswjCW-UbdbP8DPX16TM/s1600/DSCF2004.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxHb6yBtgrC98ZWn_HTe-0L7GFdMaumeIGe-0ny5ey5ap1ANNZ0CpKcAN0QD94kaOlSl03w78tDHksdTIFFgzlR6XUyYBqXqqirWTDc2WwmcW44fpZhP9k7AEpswjCW-UbdbP8DPX16TM/s400/DSCF2004.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477851291114144706" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I fell in love with <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/r717/?pkey=crugs-flooring">this rug </a>from West Elm awhile ago...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTrDLM_UmUZYyUiR6Jo1ZNV0YUcnQl8aCdGlEQrQ9yKaMVz6XS4TJq-6f7LHI_H1QAcZFGLBtmrWS4dwTA-SIHvvjs4ejPLPkhH300QoK50JEz_KoN-UEh_G3nxjwyP2-hwOvaX7kHqN8/s1600/img6l.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTrDLM_UmUZYyUiR6Jo1ZNV0YUcnQl8aCdGlEQrQ9yKaMVz6XS4TJq-6f7LHI_H1QAcZFGLBtmrWS4dwTA-SIHvvjs4ejPLPkhH300QoK50JEz_KoN-UEh_G3nxjwyP2-hwOvaX7kHqN8/s400/img6l.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477802168188940418" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I love the fact that it is still super soft and I think that it would hide dirt well because of the darker wool woven into it. It is not very thick, but I think putting a rug pad under it would make it comfortable to hang out on and I think not having a high pile rug is better for high-traffic areas. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHYljEe_VUK5C5X8izY4gOYVaJIjzngxJ6PQg1W1i7SelPHQVwOyXX7qCU3CsqLAW6dm065cez_JmD_plf8d5HUE53TIZ-xXDzWAuhVegf03mCsf8tCiad5VsPy2vq0l1hKFpEs_YP3c/s1600/img77l.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHYljEe_VUK5C5X8izY4gOYVaJIjzngxJ6PQg1W1i7SelPHQVwOyXX7qCU3CsqLAW6dm065cez_JmD_plf8d5HUE53TIZ-xXDzWAuhVegf03mCsf8tCiad5VsPy2vq0l1hKFpEs_YP3c/s400/img77l.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477802179205054418" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHYljEe_VUK5C5X8izY4gOYVaJIjzngxJ6PQg1W1i7SelPHQVwOyXX7qCU3CsqLAW6dm065cez_JmD_plf8d5HUE53TIZ-xXDzWAuhVegf03mCsf8tCiad5VsPy2vq0l1hKFpEs_YP3c/s1600/img77l.jpg"></a>I originally thought when we got the new sofa that a square 8' x 8' rug would fit better in the space, but they are so hard to find, and the other night I moved the rug we have around a little bit putting it just under the front legs of the sofa, and I think it does fit better in the space and it almost makes the room feel bigger.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, I think I will keep my eye on this West Elm rug to see if it goes on sale. We definitely want to invest in a better rug, but the frugalista in me has a hard time buying anything full price!</div></div></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552648993399868444.post-6617517305062408222010-05-28T13:30:00.000-07:002010-05-28T13:43:08.438-07:00Happy Memorial Day Weekend!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZ9LuJQqqfrEPbCYCjkvSn18q3SZ8dhyO88A-FKwhgRdP7_hM0yW_lx7EyalbTWEr8ntBnjJ3zHF6QeXPX-GLejppJpHs9DO1ZYQ-gXp1m2jOQ79cFO9hY0rDVtJGvzazyNmDwOjIu1M/s1600/patriotic-table-de-36555706.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZ9LuJQqqfrEPbCYCjkvSn18q3SZ8dhyO88A-FKwhgRdP7_hM0yW_lx7EyalbTWEr8ntBnjJ3zHF6QeXPX-GLejppJpHs9DO1ZYQ-gXp1m2jOQ79cFO9hY0rDVtJGvzazyNmDwOjIu1M/s400/patriotic-table-de-36555706.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476424118731800210" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I can't believe it's been 2 weeks since a post on here. I actually have 2 posts started that I never finished. Things have been so busy and it seems like things are only going to get busier as we head into the summer. I seriously have done nothing decorating-related in a long time around here. But, I'm ok with that. Aiden keeps me busier than ever these days, and I am loving every minute of it. I am trying to really take advantage of these times with him because I know they won't last forever. <div><br /></div><div>We don't have a lot going on this Memorial Day weekend- getting together with some friends, just hanging out at home, doing some yard work, I love those kinds of weekends. </div><div><br /></div><div>So, I hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day and hopefully my creative inspiration will come back soon.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUBGfgDPu2ffxlnGJtGVH5gZbrPNocToHD-_Qt2ASpjl-otqs4nvhlNWAJzEzgq5Bxf77tj-cCgqscULAVVvabrqQ9df8SiSfACYhrK_48vzYCRO6LSYWNoHRJOXySq_3VS12A9Atj8k4/s1600/table-setting-0908-de-56894828.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUBGfgDPu2ffxlnGJtGVH5gZbrPNocToHD-_Qt2ASpjl-otqs4nvhlNWAJzEzgq5Bxf77tj-cCgqscULAVVvabrqQ9df8SiSfACYhrK_48vzYCRO6LSYWNoHRJOXySq_3VS12A9Atj8k4/s400/table-setting-0908-de-56894828.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476424123359831762" style="cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 400px; " /></a></div>The Jones'http://www.blogger.com/profile/07447436383964555817noreply@blogger.com2