tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30571351524178353562024-02-19T09:14:12.125-06:00Finesse Your NestBeautiful decorating on a bird-sized budgetKendall@ Finesse Your Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02439354955147695920noreply@blogger.comBlogger213125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057135152417835356.post-19591409450809068192011-01-26T10:44:00.001-06:002011-01-26T10:44:44.794-06:00The staining begins...<div style="text-align: center;">The weather is FINALLY nice and I'm going to start staining my new dining table today, yay! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's what she looks like now...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg1DVKzOzcPIb2eEfTTiv0fipJsqMQDAfzLILCzqh9XNJ74-GAzQrkP09zo46qsfEKr1qkgdle64cy-hzQsS6yU6GKqoOJNC4OAwO6wDmkec4FwaYTP4VM2SsPlYtV79oNmjTfmnKPWoM/s1600/IMG_8579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg1DVKzOzcPIb2eEfTTiv0fipJsqMQDAfzLILCzqh9XNJ74-GAzQrkP09zo46qsfEKr1qkgdle64cy-hzQsS6yU6GKqoOJNC4OAwO6wDmkec4FwaYTP4VM2SsPlYtV79oNmjTfmnKPWoM/s640/IMG_8579.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Found on Craigslist for $300. Solid wood and 84"!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Includes a lazy Susan...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkrXeNBiMFH_XS-H54GRqq3XyxCjwV5bAyVAw6Mi8bM13AX11uCGwqINkaUe9pQvlfYQ3bz5H7hDlxw3-aZwWnmAOqFRQLLw31l_shwXbF_oayTGJ_MUZBpu-hJeIvBEjemBd5mV9Mrwo/s1600/IMG_8580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkrXeNBiMFH_XS-H54GRqq3XyxCjwV5bAyVAw6Mi8bM13AX11uCGwqINkaUe9pQvlfYQ3bz5H7hDlxw3-aZwWnmAOqFRQLLw31l_shwXbF_oayTGJ_MUZBpu-hJeIvBEjemBd5mV9Mrwo/s640/IMG_8580.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the bottom...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Nb4pW4j-S_a_6Ge55ZQc_xOkvLffuWERM0hXbfPAH73o2bHKy7xDj2s9zKTeqYxiFYScpDpwh6GL5VjYQLewXJXiU4TlTaphKML7CfMacshXUCRCpQWFptlZ4TweIJFkXdg8hP0vSZ4/s1600/IMG_8584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Nb4pW4j-S_a_6Ge55ZQc_xOkvLffuWERM0hXbfPAH73o2bHKy7xDj2s9zKTeqYxiFYScpDpwh6GL5VjYQLewXJXiU4TlTaphKML7CfMacshXUCRCpQWFptlZ4TweIJFkXdg8hP0vSZ4/s640/IMG_8584.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love her legs!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH65HcTFvntSg1JBR2Z7ZhvE2DkXa_j14Yno7y3TUQx4jBVTTOnVd6VD2N5KHGHgLa5qTYFMggxXvv0MVU2EO96iIvWrsmMIX1MNB1QzipBWBC93yEIGkQrdbtBcbWiap_ZEpgVWLBILc/s1600/IMG_8583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH65HcTFvntSg1JBR2Z7ZhvE2DkXa_j14Yno7y3TUQx4jBVTTOnVd6VD2N5KHGHgLa5qTYFMggxXvv0MVU2EO96iIvWrsmMIX1MNB1QzipBWBC93yEIGkQrdbtBcbWiap_ZEpgVWLBILc/s640/IMG_8583.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm staining her DARK WALNUT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIt7zKPTYN8-JayWsP5sVFRRq6ar3XaM2I4BjpGVa4wv4EjMYucMeKFOafoAz3qNPKpeGz7q5eE9M9ntpxiQhRjKhlpI_nF4E5r4gxKu8VSCVJLM8tEr59Iw8yOPiegZwzzHvgpPLrNFw/s1600/IMG_8585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIt7zKPTYN8-JayWsP5sVFRRq6ar3XaM2I4BjpGVa4wv4EjMYucMeKFOafoAz3qNPKpeGz7q5eE9M9ntpxiQhRjKhlpI_nF4E5r4gxKu8VSCVJLM8tEr59Iw8yOPiegZwzzHvgpPLrNFw/s400/IMG_8585.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Can't wait to show you the results! </div><br />
<a href="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" /></a>Kendall@ Finesse Your Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02439354955147695920noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057135152417835356.post-4357660539124058662011-01-17T08:43:00.000-06:002011-01-17T08:43:38.977-06:00Little happy things for a dreary MondayIt's gloomy and overcast in Houston today....too cold to stain my new table...too yucky to get outside with the kiddos on their day off. Here's a few little things that make me smile on this dreary day...<br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Martin Luther King Day everyone!</div><br />
<a href="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" /></a>Kendall@ Finesse Your Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02439354955147695920noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057135152417835356.post-71994789436713589302011-01-13T19:06:00.000-06:002011-01-13T19:06:02.210-06:00Shades of Gray<div style="text-align: center;">I have like a ZILLION other projects that are more important, but I'm stuck on re-doing my dining room. This is the way it looks right now...</div><br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everything is going away, except the dining room chairs and this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, I want to paint the room GRAY. This is the color I'm thinking about..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think it will look really pretty with the white crown moulding in the room. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found my big round table! Those of you who follow me regularly know that I've been looking for one for the last year! I'll post a picture of it later, but I found it on Craig's List for $300. It's 72" and solid wood and it's sitting in my garage waiting patiently for me to stain it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, here are some fabrics I'm looking at for the chairs and possibly curtains...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/kajsastina-fabric-assorted-colors__0096782_PE236866_S4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/kajsastina-fabric-assorted-colors__0096782_PE236866_S4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{from Ikea. I'm not sure if the pattern will work for chairs, but I think it would make really cool curtains}</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/weimgs/rk/images/wcm/products/201050/0008/img35l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.westelm.com/weimgs/rk/images/wcm/products/201050/0008/img35l.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{There's that Ikat fabric! This one is from West Elm}</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{Dwell Studio at fabric.com}</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would love to find a thrift store dresser to paint and use as a buffet, kind of like this one...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll be posting more on the dining room as it progresses!</div><br />
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<a href="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" /></a>Kendall@ Finesse Your Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02439354955147695920noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057135152417835356.post-945010872234043612011-01-12T15:24:00.000-06:002011-01-12T15:24:54.141-06:00Gypsy at heart?<div style="text-align: center;">Yesterday I talked about my obsession with Suzani. I also love Ikat. I think maybe I was a gypsy in a former life. It's funny because my home is currently pretty <strike>tame</strike> <s>safe</s> traditional in style, so I'm not sure why I'm drawn to these two looks, but I'm planning on adding some Suzani and Ikat items to jazz things up a bit.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ikat is a method of weaving that uses a resist dyeing process, similar to tie-dye. The dye is applied prior to the threads being woven to create the final fabric or design.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are Ikat home decor items that are currently being offered by some of my favorite sources.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/products/mf/NM-2WPC_mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/products/mf/NM-2WPC_mf.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{Ocean Ikat Prints at <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod117590013&eItemId=prod117590013&cmCat=search&searchType=MAIN&parentId=&icid=&rte=search.jhtml%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt%253Dikat%2526_requestid%253D32665">Neiman Marcus</a>)</i></div><br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/963191_015_b?$redesign-openLarger$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/963191_015_b?$redesign-openLarger$" width="214" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{Henning Sofa at <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?navAction=jump&id=963191">Anthropologie</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201041/0223/img20l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="http://www.potterybarn.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201041/0223/img20l.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{Graphic Ikat print fabric by the yard at <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/fabric-by-the-yard-graphic-ikat-print/?pkey=e|ikat|2|best|0|1|24||1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-">Pottery Barn</a>}</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61CByB61coL._SS500_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61CByB61coL._SS500_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{P. Kaufman fabric by the yard at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Decorative-Designer-Upholstery-Curtains-Pillows/dp/B0026C4VNW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1294866965&sr=8-2">Amazon</a>}</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cpwm.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pCPWM-7853570v300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://cpwm.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pCPWM-7853570v300x300.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{Blue and Spice printed pillow at <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4201903">World Market</a>}</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.175056430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.175056430.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{Blue and Gray pillow at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56501721/decorative-designer-pillow-cover-18x18?ref=sr_gallery_35&ga_search_query=ikat&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=0&order=date_desc&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title&filter[0]=handmade">Etsy</a>}</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/products/mf/NM-30DD_mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/products/mf/NM-30DD_mf.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{Rug at <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod122720053&eItemId=prod122720053&cmCat=search&searchType=MAIN&parentId=&icid=&rte=search.jhtml%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt%253Dikat%2526_requestid%253D32665">Neiman Marcus</a>}</i></div><br />
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<a href="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" /></a>Kendall@ Finesse Your Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02439354955147695920noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057135152417835356.post-1761683162078718172011-01-11T23:52:00.005-06:002011-01-11T23:55:52.163-06:00Oh Suzani!<div style="text-align: center;">Well, in trying to live up to my NY resolution of blogging more than every 6 months (hehehe) I want to share my latest obsession...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Suzani! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Okay, I know, I know; this isn't anything NEW or earth shattering, but I've been known to show up late to the party (I'm also infatuated right now with turquoise!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be "bringin' it" with some projects soon!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, what is SUZANI? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The literal translation is "needlework", but to collectors it is more specifically the embroidery from Uzbekistan. Now if you are like me, you are wondering where in the heck is Uzbekistan?! (or maybe geography genius here is the only one!) Uzbekistan is north of Afghanistan and sandwiched in between some other "stans", namely Turkmenistan and Kazakstan (Borat fans rejoice!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Many retailers are carrying Suzani "inspired" items. While they aren't the "real deal", they are a beautiful alternative for the <i>rest of us</i>! I love the beautiful, vibrant colors and the bohemian feel. What a way to liven up your home decor!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://acacialifestyle.com/images/265/50672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://acacialifestyle.com/images/265/50672.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bohemian deliciousness!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>{Suzani Lily Coverlet & Sham at <a href="http://acacialifestyle.com/product.asp?pn=50672&sid=FROOGLE&EID=FR50672&">Acacia Lifestyle</a>}</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cpwm.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pCPWM-6386799_outfit_v300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://cpwm.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pCPWM-6386799_outfit_v300x300.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dress up your white dinnerware!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>(Table Linen Collection at <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3744905">World Market</a>}</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.pier1.com/img/pier1com/productimages/2482975.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media.pier1.com/img/pier1com/productimages/2482975.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the color combination. I would put this on my chocolate velvet sofa!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{Throw Pillow at <a href="http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/HomeTextiles/tabid/514/List/0/CategoryID/144/level/a/ProductID/8607/ProductName/Green-Suzani-Oversized-Pillowuu/Default.aspx">Pier 1 Imports</a>}</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/images/Product/medium/splendent-suzani-blue-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.zgallerie.com/images/Product/medium/splendent-suzani-blue-3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beautiful colors!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{Art from <a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/p-8516-splendent-suzani-blue-3.aspx">Z Gallerie</a>}</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/Crate/ParkerChairWandaCreamS10?$web_zoom$&extend=110,110,110,110" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/Crate/ParkerChairWandaCreamS10?$web_zoom$&extend=110,110,110,110" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A bold & sassy chair</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{Parker Chair at <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/furniture/chairs/parker-chair/s603069">Crate & Barrel</a>}</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wisteria.com/images/W3778-large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.wisteria.com/images/W3778-large.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A fun alternative to a coffee table</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{Footstool at <a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Wooden-Dhurrie-Upholstered-Ottoman/productinfo/W3778/">Wisteria</a>}</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/993345_012_b?$redesign-openLarger$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/993345_012_b?$redesign-openLarger$" width="214" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{Fun throw at <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=HOME-BEDDING-BLANKETS&id=993345&catId=HOME-BEDDING&pushId=HOME-BEDDING&popId=HOME&sortProperties=&navCount=60&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=012&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=hybrid">Anthropologie</a>}</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41XDcgmD6SL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41XDcgmD6SL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{Placemats at <a href="http://www.horchow.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=cprod72020010&ecid=HCCIAmazonFeed&003=5842307&010=H516F&srccode=cii_23393768&cpncode=22-95078515-2">Horchow</a>}</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51UOutF5WpL._SS500_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51UOutF5WpL._SS500_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{Fabric from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/at-a-glance.html?ie=UTF8&seller=A1HP5MJPHWV3WI">fabric.com</a>}</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://image.lampsplus.com/is/image/K2670.fpx?qlt=75&wid=330&hei=330&fit=constrain&fmt=jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://image.lampsplus.com/is/image/K2670.fpx?qlt=75&wid=330&hei=330&fit=constrain&fmt=jpeg" width="237" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>{pair of Suzani inspired prints from <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/Set-of-2-Earth-Suzani-Prints-Wall-Art__K2670.html">Lamps Plus</a>}</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stay tuned for my feature on Suzani's little friend, Ikat! Coming soon...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
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<a href="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" /></a></i></div>Kendall@ Finesse Your Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02439354955147695920noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057135152417835356.post-4536650794486909452011-01-11T08:57:00.003-06:002011-01-11T09:08:31.659-06:00Back to Blogging!Well hello there friends! I've been on hiatus for awhile now getting my photography business started. I'm pleased to say that it's really taken off and the holidays were CRAZY shooting family portraits. Things are slowing down now and I'm back! So excited to see what's been going on in blogland while I've been away.<br />
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Here's what's been keeping me busy all this time:<br />
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So...I may not post every day, but I'll do better than posting every 6 months! haha Drop me a line friends and catch me up on what's been happening with you. Looking forward to visiting with everyone and Happy New Year!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">She rearranges the furniture in her house A LOT! I always marvel at how she can make a room look brand new just by moving things around.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, because I'm always moving things around too. This weekend I rearranged the family room. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Here's what will go in that space soon....<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Welcome to this week's Shop The House Sunday! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I saw this idea at <a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/2010/04/furniture-feature.html">The Charm Of Home</a> and just had to try it out! Thanks Sherry for the wonderful inspiration!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bad blogger here didn't snap before pictures!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I still need to do a couple more coats, but couldn't wait to show you. This will go in my craft room, which is on it's way to "fabulous-ness" as we speak!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Welcome to this week's Shop The House Sunday! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope to do some "shopping" tomorrow. I just revealed my client's master bedroom in the next post down, so be sure to check that out!!<br />
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<script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=28623" type="text/javascript"></script>Kendall@ Finesse Your Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02439354955147695920noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057135152417835356.post-9275686252151315852010-05-22T14:54:00.002-05:002010-05-24T16:26:50.857-05:00Blue, Cream & Espresso Master Bedroom Retreat<span id="goog_2087998986"></span><span id="goog_2087998987"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so excited to reveal my latest decorating project!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is my client's room BEFORE...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">I had a blank slate to work with (every decorator's dream) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the relaxing retreat AFTER!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I used Sherwin Williams Meditative, which is a soft gray blue, in the master bedroom and repositioned the bed from the window wall. The candle sconces over the bed came from Target.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivLykJaNMFfVmB8ehTXNVK8TnrOVugze-kfb2bVZ7S31sNuDSUE2xv9TiMq3GQfbIMQvUKSQmtZis2y0shA3N7jEWPIzc-c36jZ4t4H71bNDInIVN4HB_woVmPmY9im3YPfsVhptxYB5E/s1600/IMG_2911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivLykJaNMFfVmB8ehTXNVK8TnrOVugze-kfb2bVZ7S31sNuDSUE2xv9TiMq3GQfbIMQvUKSQmtZis2y0shA3N7jEWPIzc-c36jZ4t4H71bNDInIVN4HB_woVmPmY9im3YPfsVhptxYB5E/s640/IMG_2911.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I got the best SCORE ever on the bedding. It was FREE on Craig's List. Always check the "FREE" section; you never know what you will find! It was brand new Candace Olsen bedding worth $400!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVHoJXxbTYw4mZb6r7s5R-Y6POaS7G6hGWFvb9u3n-Db0fGDJWVIeylMZ9J-xMKZj0wSpircJXYbCVMooHvfz_mf0ltIiPTD1igNti1PNs4czQucgS8eTI27uvVm4Pcp5F93xxeUb_rx0/s1600/IMG_2912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVHoJXxbTYw4mZb6r7s5R-Y6POaS7G6hGWFvb9u3n-Db0fGDJWVIeylMZ9J-xMKZj0wSpircJXYbCVMooHvfz_mf0ltIiPTD1igNti1PNs4czQucgS8eTI27uvVm4Pcp5F93xxeUb_rx0/s640/IMG_2912.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I love this little tree pillow I found at a garage sale for $1!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-lZyPEyLZuaYmj5zRd2DIZLrRmcBxydzg64w-iydT4WDTE2VjLazfuXdi2Ts3EEYRp9sHVWqMEG73h1lX-eI4JshxJOJP-67v3yFDUTNE4HlOgIG9cOfdpkyH0KtKprWXuFGVLmdQDYw/s1600/IMG_2916.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-lZyPEyLZuaYmj5zRd2DIZLrRmcBxydzg64w-iydT4WDTE2VjLazfuXdi2Ts3EEYRp9sHVWqMEG73h1lX-eI4JshxJOJP-67v3yFDUTNE4HlOgIG9cOfdpkyH0KtKprWXuFGVLmdQDYw/s640/IMG_2916.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>In a casual room, I love to lean art instead of hanging. The hurricane was a Goodwill find for $1.99.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLf7HROwqa3o6sk0hQ5bcJq6YjJGmmcnKmOGY4ulFvVO2RVNryWk4Ek28-ajFeDF4OsXPhNUnSW84QrlRmn_lghUmlSF5RRZRjA1JjMhjeN6zkEtj8ntn75eChJmzWIvxye-iUEoieVo/s1600/IMG_2875.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLf7HROwqa3o6sk0hQ5bcJq6YjJGmmcnKmOGY4ulFvVO2RVNryWk4Ek28-ajFeDF4OsXPhNUnSW84QrlRmn_lghUmlSF5RRZRjA1JjMhjeN6zkEtj8ntn75eChJmzWIvxye-iUEoieVo/s640/IMG_2875.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This is the wall across from the bed. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyosVKSu1fJZwu7azD_gmHne0vRfo9I5nzZev2qNw22DqLl_GlWxaHd_Wx-6505hDxZm4k-f_5abY2GFddocQLOGZZOQNcZ3DJDSu7Z1vUkHdu4j8-DYMRjSW9BXk8j_PfnKJmEyxGhp0/s1600/IMG_2906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyosVKSu1fJZwu7azD_gmHne0vRfo9I5nzZev2qNw22DqLl_GlWxaHd_Wx-6505hDxZm4k-f_5abY2GFddocQLOGZZOQNcZ3DJDSu7Z1vUkHdu4j8-DYMRjSW9BXk8j_PfnKJmEyxGhp0/s640/IMG_2906.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I made the art with 12x12 frames found on clearance at Garden Ridge. They were black and I spray painted them Espresso. I used scrapbook paper and decals inside the frames. This is a cheap, easy way to create your own art!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3pxTY2Ytx0c0d5lxPWq9Uh1MnZG03ZpQvE1D1e9rwMTkBiqX1aw4eqkds6pk6ecGR4u4nygb0DJ8aVv04ZF6S0KbVxsGZO3hZR4vi7ZBjIwPpNY5iTaCXjBmWpBnnmNxwauJuuCpFDGM/s1600/IMG_2902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3pxTY2Ytx0c0d5lxPWq9Uh1MnZG03ZpQvE1D1e9rwMTkBiqX1aw4eqkds6pk6ecGR4u4nygb0DJ8aVv04ZF6S0KbVxsGZO3hZR4vi7ZBjIwPpNY5iTaCXjBmWpBnnmNxwauJuuCpFDGM/s640/IMG_2902.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I found this HUGE lantern at Home Goods on clearance for $15. I placed candles and shells inside.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjot0qEUuF0mv5FibVi2fepCH82aiujIasPT6Ox7ik-rF3rsfR0ZaPAIIKTI30eVmFVTFnIlEqGu8Czp7zbJMmKZz_V9js74r5t0GF5nlQvRCGAE3kjOcD_k_GlVnpaZRc5BOyaOHKdwWg/s1600/IMG_2900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjot0qEUuF0mv5FibVi2fepCH82aiujIasPT6Ox7ik-rF3rsfR0ZaPAIIKTI30eVmFVTFnIlEqGu8Czp7zbJMmKZz_V9js74r5t0GF5nlQvRCGAE3kjOcD_k_GlVnpaZRc5BOyaOHKdwWg/s640/IMG_2900.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>My client has beautiful family photography, which I had printed in sepia tone. I used more scrapbook paper to create the 4 frame art piece at the top of the arrangement. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also did some sprucing up in her bathroom. Here it is BEFORE...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And AFTER...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, that's what has kept me away from blogging for the last couple of weeks. I am so pleased with how the room turned out and the owners loved it as well. Success!<br />
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Linking up to:<br />
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<a href="http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/2010/05/market-yourself-monday-burp-cloths.html">Market Yourself Monday at Sumo's Sweet Stuff</a><br />
<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/05/welcome-to-71st-metamorphosis-monday.html">Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch</a><br />
<a href="http://toolsareforwomentoo.blogspot.com/2010/05/link-party-time-modern-craftswoman_24.html">Modern Craftswoman Monday at Tools Are For Women Too!</a><br />
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<script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=27807" type="text/javascript"></script>Kendall@ Finesse Your Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02439354955147695920noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057135152417835356.post-30772309343026987942010-05-08T01:09:00.000-05:002010-05-08T01:09:18.390-05:00Shop The House Sunday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/finesseyournest/Party%20or%20Feature%20Buttons/ShopTheHouseSunday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/finesseyournest/Party%20or%20Feature%20Buttons/ShopTheHouseSunday.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Welcome to Shop The House Sunday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Century Gothic', san-Serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Shop" your house (in your pajamas if you wanna!) and create something for free!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Projects can be ANYTHING, like repurposing an item, moving something to a different room for a new look, a recycled project, painting projects, organizing projects, tablescapes, rearranging furniture...the sky's the limit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: red; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>THE ONLY RULE? </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: blue; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>YOUR PROJECT MUST USE ITEMS YOU ALREADY OWN. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>We're sharing projects that cost NO MONEY. </i><b></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Can't wait to see everyone's ideas for FREE decorating!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Link up and party! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. Use the link for your POST, not the link for your blog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. Link back to this party, with the button on the right side or a text link.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Century Gothic', san-Serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; line-height: 20px;">Linky will be up through Monday morning, to give everyone time to shop, create, show and tell!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We are installing our wood plank flooring soon, so I'm on a very TIGHT decorating budget. I "shopped" my house this week to freshen things up! The best part? I didn't spend a penny!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I created a summer beach collection fireplace...</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeIb1fL2pyQ8cINJULFK4Uhb9DpQ7Ao-EiC8OtH6x7vMUFy5zeuF1Tb9_haeF7WvDGJRlM_URdx31UPWUgeYpra5Ino6yaLJl_P5dldZa0jVR5R0yelaVYwSqOIKE7vyW6rvlgfWTQUBY/s1600/IMG_2667.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeIb1fL2pyQ8cINJULFK4Uhb9DpQ7Ao-EiC8OtH6x7vMUFy5zeuF1Tb9_haeF7WvDGJRlM_URdx31UPWUgeYpra5Ino6yaLJl_P5dldZa0jVR5R0yelaVYwSqOIKE7vyW6rvlgfWTQUBY/s640/IMG_2667.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I decluttered the lamp table...</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_wnwbm8LBmyNP73liOM3MCxsyjmn3IGoKj99XQ2UqcSZBBg_PPSrtTJsl83NzJyU8BtSZkXaZ2ew2uiaxMZp2gdtkg7OtiGLRQ3qHzZwhpYRHmmYnbou-Q2edh4WsY513lZhWNXBtd9Q/s1600/IMG_2672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_wnwbm8LBmyNP73liOM3MCxsyjmn3IGoKj99XQ2UqcSZBBg_PPSrtTJsl83NzJyU8BtSZkXaZ2ew2uiaxMZp2gdtkg7OtiGLRQ3qHzZwhpYRHmmYnbou-Q2edh4WsY513lZhWNXBtd9Q/s640/IMG_2672.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I filled old jars with smooth rocks and sea glass...</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71htZbl4cxV3iO5A5ZIR9C0ilMJubeDG9a6ivkt4KdJybE39-5_QQqb3cZZnh8stzoZZV6MhmvvgFAHGFmQ6gq0JuLagPUPcPJWlDJjN6bxn-Nw05xs8pq3T-21OC9d4tUf0QF1MbONU/s1600/IMG_2671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71htZbl4cxV3iO5A5ZIR9C0ilMJubeDG9a6ivkt4KdJybE39-5_QQqb3cZZnh8stzoZZV6MhmvvgFAHGFmQ6gq0JuLagPUPcPJWlDJjN6bxn-Nw05xs8pq3T-21OC9d4tUf0QF1MbONU/s640/IMG_2671.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And finally, I overhauled my foyer and created a simple tablescape on my mirrored buffet which was hiding in the dining room!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWiSlcutlX9E-u-trmOhFLCD-lLI1g2E_Sa6I3JnoIRRzZfaph1UP6uwp5Be-uLEwMgdW5ftI7cwe9H2qH-lE_pO5xNH-5afjLbmClWofD2F0DD2vg3eVaDxaMR-oe1SYUi8dyD84vjGg/s1600/5-4-10+Foyer+8+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWiSlcutlX9E-u-trmOhFLCD-lLI1g2E_Sa6I3JnoIRRzZfaph1UP6uwp5Be-uLEwMgdW5ftI7cwe9H2qH-lE_pO5xNH-5afjLbmClWofD2F0DD2vg3eVaDxaMR-oe1SYUi8dyD84vjGg/s640/5-4-10+Foyer+8+7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Moving the large mirror to the stairwell nook and filling a seagrass container with driftwood helped hide the ugly air vent!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxif05j0dLE24X7cTlcfVKoXns8EHZ7cmDgT4UixoBb0Lo8ZYoGMI-ZGCoqhFunuEjNUWL7usGwMljxNNsVhQidU6AtXTjJodu1S3frvWwF3pA5LZKXZCciyS5Ymowf5wruTkPyj8GdeE/s1600/5-4-10+Foyer+1+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxif05j0dLE24X7cTlcfVKoXns8EHZ7cmDgT4UixoBb0Lo8ZYoGMI-ZGCoqhFunuEjNUWL7usGwMljxNNsVhQidU6AtXTjJodu1S3frvWwF3pA5LZKXZCciyS5Ymowf5wruTkPyj8GdeE/s640/5-4-10+Foyer+1+6.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are my fave "shops" from 2 weeks ago (I was a loser and forgot to put the event up last weekend when I was away at my scrapbooking retreat!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Fu1sMHBdqzQ/S9NR_WbXCxI/AAAAAAAAA48/na0_X_K0JCc/028_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Fu1sMHBdqzQ/S9NR_WbXCxI/AAAAAAAAA48/na0_X_K0JCc/028_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tracys-trinkets-treasures.blogspot.com/2010/04/recycled-patio-light.html">Tracy over at Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures</a> gave her patio light a makeover by painting it and adding the cute numbers! Love this idea!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Vinyl-for-Walls-012-300x225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Vinyl-for-Walls-012-300x225.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/wordpress/?p=7684">Leanne at Organize & Decorate Everything</a> added vinyl cutouts to these cute mirrors. What a great idea and when she gets tired of the look, she can just peel off the vinyl!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So now it's your turn! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=26949" type="text/javascript"></script>Kendall@ Finesse Your Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02439354955147695920noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057135152417835356.post-76914319744498145002010-05-07T09:52:00.000-05:002010-05-07T09:52:33.036-05:00Summer Fireplace<div style="text-align: center;">Our fireplace has always been a thorn in my side. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's an ode to electronics, namely a Texas-sized plasma TV...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1I2xEkhidLJt1sspsfarRgTFRV9StnZs2N1FoT5A59juGktRKC5zal89Idav2tf3E0aXXQ1NPP4nhrWV-uPoZ0hTGIHUZHRCJPBQ17pA7kUymh5c5nTtWCl9Kd8Cf_13JSfQ0FcfHO7s/s1600/IMG_2668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1I2xEkhidLJt1sspsfarRgTFRV9StnZs2N1FoT5A59juGktRKC5zal89Idav2tf3E0aXXQ1NPP4nhrWV-uPoZ0hTGIHUZHRCJPBQ17pA7kUymh5c5nTtWCl9Kd8Cf_13JSfQ0FcfHO7s/s640/IMG_2668.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">...and the sub woofer thingie that MUST sit on the mantle in the center for optimal sound quality (all this according to Mr. FYN)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">*SIGH*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've tried decorating around it, but anything I do always seems to compete with the "technology". So what's a girl to do?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Decorate under it! We can't have a fire anyway, because it might melt his baby (Mr. FYN and his plasma always reminds me of Lord of the Rings....Gollum.....<i>"the precious"</i>! )</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I just filled the firebox with some of my favorite things. It's like my own little "cabinet of curiousities"! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">In the process, I uncluttered the lamp table. Here's what it looked like BEFORE...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6TnQlaFWUsRePAU93TA6ixodQMOcHnb6ccF7wqtg8XYEu-3MQ914pMPtL4W29u5fGnSMcre7I8TuSKwLufKW42T5aLj6gagtiLuSrDWJhYGYPKNJp5SbF5_d86k2-QAxoKqUdnTubpBM/s1600/Living+Room+Coastal+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6TnQlaFWUsRePAU93TA6ixodQMOcHnb6ccF7wqtg8XYEu-3MQ914pMPtL4W29u5fGnSMcre7I8TuSKwLufKW42T5aLj6gagtiLuSrDWJhYGYPKNJp5SbF5_d86k2-QAxoKqUdnTubpBM/s640/Living+Room+Coastal+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Lots of "stuff"!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">And here it is AFTER...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_wnwbm8LBmyNP73liOM3MCxsyjmn3IGoKj99XQ2UqcSZBBg_PPSrtTJsl83NzJyU8BtSZkXaZ2ew2uiaxMZp2gdtkg7OtiGLRQ3qHzZwhpYRHmmYnbou-Q2edh4WsY513lZhWNXBtd9Q/s1600/IMG_2672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_wnwbm8LBmyNP73liOM3MCxsyjmn3IGoKj99XQ2UqcSZBBg_PPSrtTJsl83NzJyU8BtSZkXaZ2ew2uiaxMZp2gdtkg7OtiGLRQ3qHzZwhpYRHmmYnbou-Q2edh4WsY513lZhWNXBtd9Q/s640/IMG_2672.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Simple....it can "breathe"....</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">And I made these little cuties...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Friday everyone and have a wonderful weekend. Don't forget to link up to "Shop The House Sunday" tomorrow!</div><a href="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" /></a>Kendall@ Finesse Your Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02439354955147695920noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057135152417835356.post-13287291571873158132010-05-07T09:10:00.000-05:002010-05-07T09:10:41.305-05:00Now THIS is a giveaway!<div style="text-align: center;">Go check out the <a href="http://talesfromanoccottage.blogspot.com/2010/04/want-some-treats-go-aheadbe-little.html">"Shellapalooza</a>" giveaway over at <a href="http://www.talesfromanoccottage.blogspot.com/">Tales from an OC Cottage!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">She's handcrafted several items and they are beautiful!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A few of my faves...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnAr-q_49WYLeFvCJOCEfmXYoMKWTkMnXKNWVBSiuzoNlHe82Pz9P6fR0qhxuA9zbAXMOWKyI9xQb50dhcvoFlBCRaj8bT2tkNeL748vHqvWbzaZ30sCzGUWubvrLHs7uFSEokmfiocDs/s1600/DSC_0134.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnAr-q_49WYLeFvCJOCEfmXYoMKWTkMnXKNWVBSiuzoNlHe82Pz9P6fR0qhxuA9zbAXMOWKyI9xQb50dhcvoFlBCRaj8bT2tkNeL748vHqvWbzaZ30sCzGUWubvrLHs7uFSEokmfiocDs/s640/DSC_0134.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I don't even want to think about how much time this took to put together! Isn't it lovely?</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWzSjE3-m4y6gdCDPcIpFcj1ajp3e_cAL2huGz3OCdCZ5rVdNvVRAf0_K3U4tgr6tXIUd5-__e7JpdVwIn-syDZwwHv11YIZ_NQdZDK-IdYlouzTODLD2x7tsK8dF8OX55TA0upie27A/s1600/DSC_0154.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWzSjE3-m4y6gdCDPcIpFcj1ajp3e_cAL2huGz3OCdCZ5rVdNvVRAf0_K3U4tgr6tXIUd5-__e7JpdVwIn-syDZwwHv11YIZ_NQdZDK-IdYlouzTODLD2x7tsK8dF8OX55TA0upie27A/s640/DSC_0154.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Love this! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">So go check out <a href="http://talesfromanoccottage.blogspot.com/2010/04/want-some-treats-go-aheadbe-little.html">this awesome giveaway!</a> HURRY, it ends tomorrow!</div><br />
<a href="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" /></a>Kendall@ Finesse Your Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02439354955147695920noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057135152417835356.post-61746536801849815092010-05-05T13:27:00.002-05:002010-05-06T10:50:52.953-05:00Sometimes you just need a little rearranging<div style="text-align: center;">In my effort to get rid of non-essential "stuff", I did a little rearranging in my foyer yesterday. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's what it looked like BEFORE...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpKtvqOcmK50opN_qmBmQHooTw2hdCF6hZ2Dy-ifaLCb7WwPdHzRydjYx9NxZEdyJmUeRF1D6LZxm_yUzAYU-pabeYNwvaV9vw51gEoNupOCkSr2dQK0iQKvAbiEsEZThrtm9KZai-ybY/s1600/5-4-10+Foyer+Before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpKtvqOcmK50opN_qmBmQHooTw2hdCF6hZ2Dy-ifaLCb7WwPdHzRydjYx9NxZEdyJmUeRF1D6LZxm_yUzAYU-pabeYNwvaV9vw51gEoNupOCkSr2dQK0iQKvAbiEsEZThrtm9KZai-ybY/s640/5-4-10+Foyer+Before.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I look at this now and think "dustbunnies". There's a LOT going on with this arrangement and it hurts. my. eyes...</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Here is the simple, elegant AFTER...</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWiSlcutlX9E-u-trmOhFLCD-lLI1g2E_Sa6I3JnoIRRzZfaph1UP6uwp5Be-uLEwMgdW5ftI7cwe9H2qH-lE_pO5xNH-5afjLbmClWofD2F0DD2vg3eVaDxaMR-oe1SYUi8dyD84vjGg/s1600/5-4-10+Foyer+8+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWiSlcutlX9E-u-trmOhFLCD-lLI1g2E_Sa6I3JnoIRRzZfaph1UP6uwp5Be-uLEwMgdW5ftI7cwe9H2qH-lE_pO5xNH-5afjLbmClWofD2F0DD2vg3eVaDxaMR-oe1SYUi8dyD84vjGg/s640/5-4-10+Foyer+8+7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This chest used to be in my dining room but it was hidden by the massive dining table. Now it's the first thing you see when you walk in the door. All items in the tablescape were things I already had, so this was a FREE makeover!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I need your opinion. I had to put the turquoise garden stool in front of the left side of the chest. Why? There is a crack in the glass and I have no idea how to fix it since the mirror is made of antiqued glass instead of regular. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, do you like the lantern on top of the stool?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Or the big ball?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This mirror was on the wall the chest is on now. I like it here in the nook under the stairs. I took all the driftwood off the tops of my kitchen cabinets. This is just part of my driftwood collection in a tall basket. I like the "sculptural" effect. See that air vent peaking out from behind the arrangement? Why oh why would a builder put a return air vent in a spot where EVERYONE can see it?! This arrangement covers it pretty nicely.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used another piece of driftwood on top of the dining room table...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">So that's my little makeover. It took me about an hour using items I already had, which makes me a happy girl and my husband pleased as punch that I didn't spend any money!<br />
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I'm linking up to:<br />
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<a href="http://www.thethriftyhome.com/2010/05/32nd-penny-pinching-party.html">The Penny Pinching Party at Thrifty Home!</a><br />
<a href="http://itssoverycheri.com/2010/05/05/spotlight-yourself-4/">Spotlight Yourself at Its So Very Cheri!</a><br />
<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/05/welcome-to-89th-tablescape-thursday.html">Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch!</a><br />
<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/05/welcome-to-89th-tablescape-thursday.html">Show Off Your Stuff at Fireflies & Jellybeans!</a><br />
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<a href="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" /></a>Kendall@ Finesse Your Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02439354955147695920noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057135152417835356.post-32330396650407370222010-05-03T09:22:00.000-05:002010-05-03T09:22:32.909-05:00Scrappy weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Good morning everyone!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sorry "Shop The House Sunday" wasn't up this weekend. I was out of town and forgot to put it up before I left! Save your projects and link up this weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So where was I?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I went to a scrapbooking retreat with 2 friends. What fun we had! The retreat was in the darling little Texas town of Montgomery, which is just north of Houston. I've never made a scrapbook but have always loved looking at all the cute stuff at craft stores. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">These ladies are SERIOUS about their scrapbooking!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course I felt totally inadequate with my one little plastic tub of stuff. Am I a scrapbooking convert? Probably! This weekend inspired me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">In addition to the retreat, the town was having an antiques fair and festival. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">So have a wonderful week everyone! I'll be posting this week on the decorating job I'm starting for a friend's master bedroom!</div><br />
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<a href="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab339/kendallwalters/Sidebar%20Titles/signature_kendall.png" /></a>Kendall@ Finesse Your Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02439354955147695920noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057135152417835356.post-70000669244277739242010-04-28T14:15:00.000-05:002010-04-28T14:15:58.022-05:00My new venture!<div style="text-align: center;">I haven't been blogging as much as I would like, but there is good reason. In addition to being a quasi-decorator, I have ventured into the world of photography! </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I did my first photo shoot last week for a friend's dance company. It was a grueling 3 hour shoot, but so much fun! They wanted edgy photography for their website. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Here are some of my favorite images from the shoot!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9yjEJZmMpTgBjuiqIb8bjJnpXVZRVEXDUQ-AxLQVHa09JXcrwAmWZj0DX1ot7H8dNCn2w2Fv9VyLs2aENzfiAOwZwE3o-XRad2HQpLPqv-4MaKYrO656wQR0NQuLceUNItDCTpFX8uJ8/s1600/IMG_1584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9yjEJZmMpTgBjuiqIb8bjJnpXVZRVEXDUQ-AxLQVHa09JXcrwAmWZj0DX1ot7H8dNCn2w2Fv9VyLs2aENzfiAOwZwE3o-XRad2HQpLPqv-4MaKYrO656wQR0NQuLceUNItDCTpFX8uJ8/s320/IMG_1584.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Remember the Frontgate chaise lounge chairs I found in the trash?! I haven't repaired them yet, but couldn't resist putting the new cushions on to see how they looked! I need a little table in between them to hold my afternoon margarita(s)!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now here's my next project....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Shield your eyes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU8lcGC-ko0MTAvbf_FABDHkzwkiXwY5YdnShD2uuejqyX53V1ItYZ-yNCazC2Ed-tiB1xR-3F69rQjbYZA-h_mMB8s8Yf_5oBVmIoWjwSPPFrct_VKAnmlicIpOGSzGFzCikkbOsmJ6s/s1600/IMG_1588.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU8lcGC-ko0MTAvbf_FABDHkzwkiXwY5YdnShD2uuejqyX53V1ItYZ-yNCazC2Ed-tiB1xR-3F69rQjbYZA-h_mMB8s8Yf_5oBVmIoWjwSPPFrct_VKAnmlicIpOGSzGFzCikkbOsmJ6s/s320/IMG_1588.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This is the settee I bought on Craig's List for $65. I'm lovingly calling it my Holly Hobby couch. Dontcha just LOVE that little ditzy floral print?! Ha! Rudy, our puppy, thinks it makes a really nice bed!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">My dilemma is how the heck I'm going to recover this thing! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my most favorite party because I get to post a decorating "opportunity" and get free advice from my talented blogging friends! I've posted about my master bedroom, my patio and now my newest dilemma....<b>my KITCHEN!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, here we go!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Exhibit A - The "master planned community basic kitchen"</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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It's a big space that is open to the family room. This house was already built when we bought it so I didn't get to pick out anything. I actually like some of the features, like the backsplash...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVNWee_eB2AZZtgGApDIMFztc58eyrCsEs33z3q4bIaYMXg1yECs0grEiDhBbBskrLkAwvbO_BjSF1CO2jzj3KEVy6RJ4GHKC2PLAbIx5msL64wHVUDKT8RDufU58b6YkI11ZlfIHljbg/s1600/Kitchen+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVNWee_eB2AZZtgGApDIMFztc58eyrCsEs33z3q4bIaYMXg1yECs0grEiDhBbBskrLkAwvbO_BjSF1CO2jzj3KEVy6RJ4GHKC2PLAbIx5msL64wHVUDKT8RDufU58b6YkI11ZlfIHljbg/s320/Kitchen+4.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The dark tile is a bronze color with a nice patina</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And the granite color (although if I had it my way, I would have marble!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wCDxAx5L-em0keiwgOLPMNn8qbqR3mYJ53AYFZNOCCfX-aR4W9fTaBHjhRXXI2iuQ_EBfgAlfA-zB7TKz5N3bsoZAPNJVkxajbxzbcElJ-w3Np25vHN5xxJQBi4-ISDIwzEglhu5di4/s1600/Kitchen+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wCDxAx5L-em0keiwgOLPMNn8qbqR3mYJ53AYFZNOCCfX-aR4W9fTaBHjhRXXI2iuQ_EBfgAlfA-zB7TKz5N3bsoZAPNJVkxajbxzbcElJ-w3Np25vHN5xxJQBi4-ISDIwzEglhu5di4/s320/Kitchen+5.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't get me wrong, I "like" my kitchen....LIKE. But, it looks like every other kitchen in the neighborhood and I want to LOVE it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, my dilemma is....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How do I make my kitchen "WOW" on a bird-sized budget?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've thought about removing some of the cabinet doors to create open shelving. I would paint the inside of the cabinets. I have a lot of pretty dishes and serveware that I could display.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. <b>Do you think I'm crazy?</b> Mr. FYN does. <i>"Those cabinets were an upgrade and they're solid maple! Are you crazy?"</i> (that's me doing my Mr. FYN impression)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. <b>Do you think I'm on to something? </b> If so, how many cabinet doors would you remove? Both sides, left side, right side, left side and the corner cabinets? What color would you paint the insides? Keep in mind the wall paint color is a gray-blue.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is from the kitchen looking into the breakfast area. We are going to have an L-shaped banquette built for the breakfast area and change out the round table for a trestle style, to seat more people (which will come in handy since we are making our formal dining room a sitting room soon!) The dresser we are using as a "bar" will come out of the room. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsF6Q_VuODz2daVA3dBpvyuvJbnf4LmSernbO9beRnof0AOd6UzN3CHPHbZXfa-HlGrQZtnMmf5T6giUV6EOwsUIadgcoQPxrWh-SzYxSKGJsVM4d02a7wfS8C1f1m96vzHR8R5MBrrc/s1600/Kitchen+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsF6Q_VuODz2daVA3dBpvyuvJbnf4LmSernbO9beRnof0AOd6UzN3CHPHbZXfa-HlGrQZtnMmf5T6giUV6EOwsUIadgcoQPxrWh-SzYxSKGJsVM4d02a7wfS8C1f1m96vzHR8R5MBrrc/s320/Kitchen+6.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I'm going to change out the blinds to bamboo or seagrass.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8TrgmZsXY55NRnJpMDKGLM_Em4B019fA8xukORZKokqYmX9DvxbvBl16efXQEYwO1pBAZQOviUOP2ZrSKo2i7IESAKuf_Mh9tB-NJEWeZ3FDdwFXw6se0FCvjZb3DE1LtyZHMl6X262M/s1600/Kitchen+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8TrgmZsXY55NRnJpMDKGLM_Em4B019fA8xukORZKokqYmX9DvxbvBl16efXQEYwO1pBAZQOviUOP2ZrSKo2i7IESAKuf_Mh9tB-NJEWeZ3FDdwFXw6se0FCvjZb3DE1LtyZHMl6X262M/s320/Kitchen+7.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the other issue. Standing from the living room facing the kitchen this is what you see. It's supposed to be a bar, but the family room is so small I think it would be too crowded if I put barstools here. I've thought about building shelves in that space underneath to look like a built-in bookcase. I've also thought about some sort of bin system built-in to hold the kids' shoes and backpacks, since we don't have a mudroom. What do you think?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh, one other thing to consider: in the next couple of months, we are replacing all the tile and carpet with wood plank flooring. Yes, I'm putting wood in the kitchen! I know, I know, I'm taking a gamble, but I love the way it looks. Plus, we don't cook! Ha!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What else would you do in here to make this kitchen a showstopper? Help!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7P-C00mgvbN6eXBYxeqSPWgkaI_ejgePMyYLYmtvpw_KENXRMQHnopVLc20rMnvVZBjL9v02M9Yejdx6nS5zE7pzxkcfiTGXrh9hfampHpjmYo81svyTKvqs8DXKv8egyE_B9Nq2cbfY/s1600/PATIO+TABLE+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7P-C00mgvbN6eXBYxeqSPWgkaI_ejgePMyYLYmtvpw_KENXRMQHnopVLc20rMnvVZBjL9v02M9Yejdx6nS5zE7pzxkcfiTGXrh9hfampHpjmYo81svyTKvqs8DXKv8egyE_B9Nq2cbfY/s320/PATIO+TABLE+1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The patio table is finally done! This is the bamboo dining set I found on Craig's list for $45. I painted the chairs and stained the table. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The glass top was found in the trash....FREE!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had the Indian fabric and think it makes a cool runner.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">More to come on the patio. I'm working furiously this week so I can post more at Amanda's party! Stay tuned...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's the weekend, YAY! Hope everyone is enjoying some beautiful weather!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are my favorite "shops" from last week's party!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Projects can be ANYTHING, like repurposing an item, moving something to a different room for a new look, a recycled project, painting projects, organizing projects, tablescapes, rearranging furniture...the sky's the limit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Option #1 - Rust/Chocolate/Cream with Oil Rubbed Bronze accents</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/rust_chocolate_cream_bedroom/set?.embedder=1067323&.mid=embed&id=17781162"><img alt="Rust, Chocolate, Cream Bedroom" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFm9HRTNmQTlHM3hHQ3BmVndxa2ljdXcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Rust, Chocolate, Cream Bedroom" width="400" /></a><br />
<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/rust_chocolate_cream_bedroom/set?.embedder=1067323&.mid=embed&id=17781162">Rust, Chocolate, Cream Bedroom</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=1067323&.mid=embed&id=1067323">kendall@digiteconline.com</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Option #2 - Chocolate/Mossy Green with "pops" of Turquoise</i></div></div><br />
<div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/mossy_green_chocolate_turquoise/set?.embedder=1067323&.mid=embed&id=17781640"><img alt="Mossy Green, Chocolate & Turquoise" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFjJNZGJNeGhHM3hHVDBpWm5fXzRMS0EAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Mossy Green, Chocolate & Turquoise" width="400" /></a><br />
<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/mossy_green_chocolate_turquoise/set?.embedder=1067323&.mid=embed&id=17781640">Mossy Green, Chocolate & Turquoise</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=1067323&.mid=embed&id=1067323">kendall@digiteconline.com</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Option #3 - Mossy Green/Gray/Cream</i></div></div><br />
<div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/gray_mossy_green_cream/set?.embedder=1067323&.mid=embed&id=17781786"><img alt="Gray, Mossy Green, Cream" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFnpzTWVDQnRHM3hHT2tQdHNfXzRMS0EAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Gray, Mossy Green, Cream" width="400" /></a><br />
<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/gray_mossy_green_cream/set?.embedder=1067323&.mid=embed&id=17781786">Gray, Mossy Green, Cream</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=1067323&.mid=embed&id=1067323">kendall@digiteconline.com</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>So, which one is your favorite?</b></div></div><br />
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!<br />
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