tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80794105979030001902024-02-20T08:15:14.284-05:00The Bittersweet BlondeAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-76492307905527765272011-08-14T15:46:00.001-04:002011-08-14T15:48:25.042-04:00You're Invited!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.image1.pingg.com/20110814/2278339.web.template.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://cdn.image1.pingg.com/20110814/2278339.web.template.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://sweetfeetshuffle.blogspot.com/">Sweet Feet Shuffle</a></b></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-43089271700240119262011-08-08T15:22:00.000-04:002011-08-08T15:22:22.448-04:00I've Moved!Well, not me personally, but I'm in the process of moving and combining my multiple blogs to make life easier for me. You may find that I have transferred some content from this blog over to my new location, but you might not. Most likely you were unaware that I have been juggling 5 blogs up until today (although some have become quite neglected), and so I decided to realign my blogging life to meet my new and improved lifestyle (compared to when most of my blogs were started). So... here's where you can find me now....<br />
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<b><a href="http://artteachershateglitter.blogspot.com/">Art Teachers Hate Glitter</a></b>- A blog about the realities of the day in the life of an art teacher. I very rarely post lesson plans or project ideas and instead I mostly write about the real-life struggles of being an elementary art teacher. With humor. Most of the time.<br />
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<b><a href="http://sweetfeetshuffle.blogspot.com/">Sweet Feet Shuffle</a></b>- My newest, consolidated blog (making One Blonde Girl and The Bittersweet Blonde obsolete). Things you'll find here will include DIY projects, links to cool and pretty things I like, posts about being a new mom, posts about things I may be doing in my everyday life, artsy posts, and whatever my new found happy-go-lucky self decides to write about. What you will not find here is the bitterness and down-on-life sh*t I was prone to writing about at my now defunct blogs. This blog is significantly less anonymous than my others.<br />
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The other two blogs that I'll be maintaining will remain out of the public realm. One is for my family and close friends, and the other is private, just for me and my daughter-to-be.<br />
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I hope that you can all find something you like with my content and can join me in my new home!Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-67896879823465126952011-08-05T12:27:00.002-04:002011-08-05T12:30:06.032-04:00The Nursery: The Wardrobe and Nightstand<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Wardrobe</b></span> </div>There came a point during my planning of the nursery when I realized that our little one would not have sufficient storage, despite the fact that there's a double closet in her room. Unfortunately, the closet is already crammed full with some of Mr. H's clothes, his suitcases and extra bedding. I had originally intended on purchasing an <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/?query=expedit">Expedit </a>bookcase, filling it with all sorts of drawers and boxes and using that as storage (At the time, I was still under the impression that I would be using the dresser as a changing table and the monster of a console table would be leaving the room).<br />
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Mr. H. stumbled upon the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/bedroom/19086/">PAX</a> wardrobe systems on one of our trips to IKEA, and he was convinced this was what we were going to get. I was not so convinced. In fact, it took two trips to IKEA to get me on board. I thought the concept was great, but the price tag and the size of the system was <i>a little</i> much. But I was eventually sold on the idea, and the cost was justified by reasoning that this wardrobe can change and grow and be adapted to our needs (or our daughter's) over the years to come. Plus, it was pretty cool picking out what elements to put inside it. This system is <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/bedroom/19110/tab/pax_planner/">100% customizable</a>.<br />
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Normally I'm not a white furniture kind of person, but Mr. H. insisted that we get white because he didn't want any dark, menacing furniture in the baby's room. Fine. However, since we were unable to paint the walls of the room (we rent), I decided that the wardrobe needed some color. And not just any paint color would do. I wanted chalkboard paint.<br />
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<b>Check out the makeover...</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-wpdGaeUBxhT9Q70I1-24Iup8rDhfLg-fiRzTxCOFR2ytDtdGZuituu-ukM4XSWTybc6l_h9z0h1MlGb08LboO2fct5Rzt4uWandSxVjIqI1nZnnJkpb04RGGAhOXQpPH2vMtdY1jW2Y/s1600/pax-wardrobe-with--doors__0096110_PE235587_S4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-wpdGaeUBxhT9Q70I1-24Iup8rDhfLg-fiRzTxCOFR2ytDtdGZuituu-ukM4XSWTybc6l_h9z0h1MlGb08LboO2fct5Rzt4uWandSxVjIqI1nZnnJkpb04RGGAhOXQpPH2vMtdY1jW2Y/s400/pax-wardrobe-with--doors__0096110_PE235587_S4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The basic PAX wardrobe we purchased.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b><br />
<b>Supplies:</b><br />
<u>PAX wardrobe</u> <i>($320.00*)</i><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><u>Tack cloth</u> <i>(Leftover from dresser redo- $0)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Primer</u> <i>(Leftover from dresser redo- $0)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Pea Pod chalkboard paint</u> <i>(<a href="http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100678562/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053">Rust-Oleum Tintable Chalkboard Paint</a>- $12.98)</i><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><u>Deep Teal chalkboard paint</u> <i>(Leftover from dresser redo- $0) </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Painter's tape</u> <i>(Leftover from dresser redo- $0) </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Paint tray and high density foam roller with extra cover</u> <i>(Leftover from dresser redo, and new cover- $2.50)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>2 foam brushes</u> <i>(1 from dresser redo, 1 new- $0.67)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Paint stirrers</u> <i>($0)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Rags and drop cloths</u> <i>(already owned misc. sheets and towels- $0)</i><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><u>Yellow spray paint for hardware</u> <i>(Leftover from artwork project- $0)</i><br />
<u>New hardware</u> <i>(Purchased from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/53756719">Etsy</a>- $8.25**) </i></div><i> </i><b>Total Cost: about $344.40</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">* price includes frame, 2 doors, 2 basket drawers, 1 easy access drawer, 2 <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00192631">SKUBB storage box sets</a>, 2 shelves, 1 clothes rack, and all necessary hardware.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">** price includes shipping</span><br />
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</b></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTszE_9E5vJYyGIDIOryMR90qkhMXxxniRXsfEEYhrwgsqu7imJHWruXYncJu2m28O_IypKWsY5bmdc6rjXQ5efvfA4YT5u3_2WOkRFESpSBa7xUERpMK-45bJvLTzRHJZO9pPhqAUfxXb/s1600/DSCN3632.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTszE_9E5vJYyGIDIOryMR90qkhMXxxniRXsfEEYhrwgsqu7imJHWruXYncJu2m28O_IypKWsY5bmdc6rjXQ5efvfA4YT5u3_2WOkRFESpSBa7xUERpMK-45bJvLTzRHJZO9pPhqAUfxXb/s400/DSCN3632.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Taped and painting the pea pod (love!). I think I went with four layers of paint for this project as well. I had some difficulties getting the nice clean edges that I wanted. I prefer not to talk about it.</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/AVvXsEhzm7FvY1H8B5l0LxwQ3Ju0cHwCGUoDqPMZWhICqPSKP6IodLK8ERryZ_Kzgle5qY5M59zhXZvtIb97A-7E77gXP_l2NMxBUnxybEDpW41dnd8ws7uoQqVZkbFpCww3Nh4ZtPTsSywGrGd2/s1600/DSCN3637.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzm7FvY1H8B5l0LxwQ3Ju0cHwCGUoDqPMZWhICqPSKP6IodLK8ERryZ_Kzgle5qY5M59zhXZvtIb97A-7E77gXP_l2NMxBUnxybEDpW41dnd8ws7uoQqVZkbFpCww3Nh4ZtPTsSywGrGd2/s400/DSCN3637.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now the deep teal.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4rBjtPEXKSXCKtXTNOWFkN1w23EnJYytk0nvIlzXxBrlpPSKqixp7BhiUnIuXu4_ydEmk0Cds7J4eHW9ajZ7Co0O4fNpMo4RZn1fG0EybsqirrC54qxBQayriclrwmb6DXbrN5pcEXd6b/s1600/DSCN3658.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4rBjtPEXKSXCKtXTNOWFkN1w23EnJYytk0nvIlzXxBrlpPSKqixp7BhiUnIuXu4_ydEmk0Cds7J4eHW9ajZ7Co0O4fNpMo4RZn1fG0EybsqirrC54qxBQayriclrwmb6DXbrN5pcEXd6b/s320/DSCN3658.JPG" width="240" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">For some reason I thought I had a full pic of the wardrobe, but I guess not, and I'm too lazy to go take one now. You can't see the hardware on the doors (because it's not on yet), but scroll down and check out the knob on the nightstand. Same thing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Nightstand</b></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">I realized that I needed some sort of table next to the rocking chair for whatever necessities I might need during feedings. I liked the idea of adding chalkboard paint to the top so I could make notes or jot down any ideas I might have during late night feedings. It might not be as practical as I think, but at the time it seemed like a good idea. I searched and searched for the <i>perfect</i> table and ended up just getting one from Walmart (I already have the same nightstand in a dark color next to my bed). This project turned out okay, but as with the wardrobe, I had a VERY hard time getting the clean edges that I wanted with the painters tape that I used. I ended up having to hand paint the edges. It's not nearly as clean and neat as I imagined, but close enough.<br />
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<b>And the transformation...</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Supplies:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Curved night stand, white</u> (<i>from <a href="http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/02/17/13/20/0002171320218_300X300.jpg">Walmart</a>- $32.00</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Tack cloth</u> <i>(Leftover from dresser redo- $0)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-style: normal;"><u>Pea Pod chalkboard paint</u> <i>(Leftover from wardrobe makeover- $0)</i></div><div style="font-style: normal; text-align: center;"><u>Deep Teal chalkboard paint</u> <i>(Leftover from dresser redo- $0)</i></div><div style="font-style: normal; text-align: center;"><u>Painter's tape</u> <i>(Leftover from dresser redo- $0)</i></div><div style="font-style: normal; text-align: center;"><u>Paint tray and high density foam roller with extra cover</u> <i>(Leftover from dresser and wardrobe projects- $0)</i></div><div style="font-style: normal; text-align: center;"><u>2 foam brushes</u> <i>(1 from dresser and wardrobe projects- $0)</i></div><div style="font-style: normal; text-align: center;"><u>Paint stirrers</u> <i>($0)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-style: normal;"><u>Rags and drop cloths</u> <i>(already owned misc. sheets and towels- $0)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-style: normal;"><u>Yellow spray paint for hardware</u> <i>(Leftover from artwork project- $0)</i></div><div style="font-style: normal;"><u>New hardware</u> <i>(Purchased from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/53756719">Etsy</a>- about $4.00**)</i></div><b>Total Cost: about $36.00</b><br />
<div style="font-style: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">**price includes shipping</span></i></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyLcdnzKWQGvEmLa_lq_-GC4RgVGOjFEGQP1wwxDj95yiEK3hFL5ABB5yNL6vszWpE3OI6Uk1X-R6Yjri6g2EM5Xi_inMmjdj3TbTF_RNMuWEt9jcDQU3Xmsmz4nLLDMC59xoiT-vhl5R/s1600/DSCN3631.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyLcdnzKWQGvEmLa_lq_-GC4RgVGOjFEGQP1wwxDj95yiEK3hFL5ABB5yNL6vszWpE3OI6Uk1X-R6Yjri6g2EM5Xi_inMmjdj3TbTF_RNMuWEt9jcDQU3Xmsmz4nLLDMC59xoiT-vhl5R/s400/DSCN3631.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I taped off a border to mimic the curve of the night stand.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEu-5UMC89HAWvsiYFw_xerVpcX9nN8SNpbqY_og8p7pPVqgUQpwOpI6AdEoLJcS7U1AiafiLGKfYqRxy9DEgICIRa4rBbP24tfK1AG-UBC2brrgd0F4jct2k90tqsDlqU1hUArfMhUA0Q/s1600/DSCN3651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEu-5UMC89HAWvsiYFw_xerVpcX9nN8SNpbqY_og8p7pPVqgUQpwOpI6AdEoLJcS7U1AiafiLGKfYqRxy9DEgICIRa4rBbP24tfK1AG-UBC2brrgd0F4jct2k90tqsDlqU1hUArfMhUA0Q/s320/DSCN3651.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Switched out the plain white knob for a yellow spray painted bird knob.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEkgkGKvB9PUPtgIDGmqg56KYtILQoXfVg1tNHp3SJIVGu0CXCkFu-tOZ4VeV_n0pSGmpqOnlOyGrua6xQ4Xj-QAcg4MtcAUQQCA6AWq9gYEk20_RbTzHClkaR44nS1pEOmuMdAd-WWz6/s1600/DSCN3652.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEkgkGKvB9PUPtgIDGmqg56KYtILQoXfVg1tNHp3SJIVGu0CXCkFu-tOZ4VeV_n0pSGmpqOnlOyGrua6xQ4Xj-QAcg4MtcAUQQCA6AWq9gYEk20_RbTzHClkaR44nS1pEOmuMdAd-WWz6/s320/DSCN3652.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>The finished stand, which coordinates nicely with<a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/2011/07/nursery-dresser.html"> the dresser</a> and the wardrobe.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Other nursery project posts:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/2011/07/nursery-inspiration-my-sources.html">Nursery Inspiration: My Sources</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/2011/07/nursery-dresser.html">The Nursery: The Dresser</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/2011/07/nursery-some-diy-decor-details.html">The Nursery: Some DIY Decor Details</a></div></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-87617544227907321102011-08-01T09:51:00.000-04:002011-08-01T09:51:06.224-04:0010 Things I Love<div style="text-align: center;"><b>1.</b> This bright and sunshiny room (<a href="http://cocokelley.blogspot.com/2011/07/good-morning-sunshine.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FmCAtj+%28coco%2Bkelley%29">Source</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6023/5973269267_0d58497389_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6023/5973269267_0d58497389_o.jpg" width="219" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2.</b> Treehouses! <a href="http://laceandtea.com/2011/07/a-pretty-tree-house-getaway/">(Source</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://laceandtea.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/tree1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" src="http://laceandtea.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/tree1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3.</b> Retro colored appliances (<a href="http://www.moredesignplease.com/moredesignplease/2011/7/26/all-about-olive.html">Source</a>)<br />
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<b>4.</b> Friendship bracelets (<a href="http://nauticalwheeler.tumblr.com/post/8174807964/story-bracelet-back-in-stock">Source</a>)<br />
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<b>5.</b> Paper art by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #494949; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> <a href="http://www.artyulia.com/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #57c7de; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Yulia Brodskaya</a></span> (<a href="http://kymerastudio.com/2011/07/inspired-paper/">Source</a>)<br />
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<b>6.</b> Dirty feet! (<a href="http://www.snippetandink.com/happy-weekend-07-29-11.html/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SnippetInkDailyWeddingInspiration+%28snippet+%26+ink%3A+daily+wedding+inspiration%29">Source</a>)<br />
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<i>but I see my dirty feet as a sign of accomplishment!</i><br />
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<b>7.</b> A pretty turquoise car! (<a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/07/29/pavilion-by-the-bay-wedding-by-michele-m-waite/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fstyle_me_pretty+%28Style+Me+Pretty%3A+The+Ultimate+Wedding+Blog%29">Source</a>)<br />
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<b>8.</b> Happy rainbow colors (<a href="http://www.loveandlavender.com/2011/08/giveaway-minted/">Source</a>)<br />
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<b>9.</b> Poms! (<a href="http://www.stephmodo.com/2011/08/stephmodo-parties.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Stephmodo+%28stephmodo%29">Source</a>)<br />
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<b>10.</b> Not as colorful and festive as the images above, but these lovely fall outfits by <a href="http://www.brochuwalker.com/">Brochu Walker</a> (<a href="http://www.blissfulbblog.com/blog/2011/7/29/fall-fashion-faves.html">Source</a>)<br />
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</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-59744956557349574962011-07-25T08:49:00.006-04:002011-08-05T12:36:18.304-04:00The Nursery: The DresserI long ago "claimed" a dresser at my mom's house that once upon a time lived in either my grandmother's house or my great aunt's. While the paint on this dresser left <i>a lot</i> to be desired, I was in love with the Modern lines and feel of the dresser. "Claiming" the dresser meant my mom was not allowed to get rid of it or sell it and that <i>someday</i> I would return to New York to pick it up and give it a new home in my home. Well, that <i>someday</i> turned out to be this past June when, at 32-ish weeks pregnant, we returned to New York for one last visit with friends and family (and to attend my baby shower) prior to the arrival of Baby H (the 'H' standing for her last name, not her first, as we are no where near selecting a first name for her).<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2XXMlRwHde2_9cCVxSDu-PFDGaxfHljZ1B4yvCKAElwrwwohdEfr5WKSmpedeIiibXkA_mZ5UkuelF1_IZ9C07WBRCQ-QVrnb1OKOrpS2iAHTI-cZxIbFKY_3qigrmXTIVDzP4ies4FE/s1600/DSCN3609.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2XXMlRwHde2_9cCVxSDu-PFDGaxfHljZ1B4yvCKAElwrwwohdEfr5WKSmpedeIiibXkA_mZ5UkuelF1_IZ9C07WBRCQ-QVrnb1OKOrpS2iAHTI-cZxIbFKY_3qigrmXTIVDzP4ies4FE/s400/DSCN3609.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: small;">The dresser in all it's black & white glory. Packing tape had been wrapped around it to prevent the drawers </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">from opening during our travels. Some of the paint didn't survive the removal of the tape.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Please excuse the poor quality of the picture. Our garage is dark.</span></div><br />
When I began planning the nursery for Baby H, I had grand visions of turning this dresser into a beautiful <a href="https://encrypted.google.com/search?q=turquoise%20dresser&tbm=isch&tbs=imgo:1&biw=1280&bih=655">turquoise changing table</a> (check out <a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/2011/07/nursery-inspiration-my-sources.html">this post</a> for the image of my original source for this vision). I set my mom on the task of measuring the dresser while I was creating a scaled floor plan of the nursery, but unfortunately, my memory of the size and dimensions of the dresser turned out to be much grander than it actually was. It was too narrow for a changing pad, too tall for comfortable diaper changing, and not quite long enough to fit other diapering necessities. Despite my stubborn insistence of <i>not</i> using a certain console table (that we had purchased from Walmart <i>years</i> ago and was already in the room) in the baby's nursery, it appeared to be my best option for a changing table. Especially since we wanted to use as much already owned or hand-me-down furniture as possible in the room. Plus, that thing was <i>heavy</i> and not only would it have required a lot to relocate it, we really didn't have any other place in the house to relocate it to, except for the garage, which already houses quite a bit of <strike>useful items that we'll someday have a need for again</strike> junk.<br />
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Despite knowing that I wouldn't be using the dresser as a changing table, and knowing that the odds of us having room for the dresser as a dresser in the tiny nursery were not good, my stubbornness <i>insisted</i> that we still pick it up in New York. I'm so glad we did too. As it turned out, with some slight floor plan rearranging, the dresser was going to fit in the room! And I still maintained my grand plans for a turquoise piece of furniture. Until, that is, I spotted a funky avocado green paint underneath the wretched, shiny, black paint (click on the image above to zoom in on it and you can see the green on one of the corners). It just so happens I'm in love with avocado green, and after noticing how easily the tape pulled off the black paint, I was convinced I could scrape away the black <i>and</i> save the green layer underneath (I had previously been informed that I would have to strip the entire dresser with a chemical paint stripper prior to painting it, <i>and</i> that I wouldn't be able to refinish the dresser until <i>after</i> the baby was born because of the chemicals. Yeah right. Like <i>that</i> was going to happen).<br />
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<b>So without further ado, my dresser redo...</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Supplies:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Dresser</u> <i>(hand-me-down- $0)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b><u>Paint scrapers</u> <i>(already owned misc. clay tools- $0 Allway Tools <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202634548/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053">wood scraper</a>- $6.97)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>220-Grit sanding sponge</u> <i>(I used 3M from <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202078017/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053">Home Depot</a>- $3.97)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Tack cloth</u> <i>(<a href="http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100295475/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053">EZ Tack Cloth</a>- $2.68)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Primer</u> <i>(1 Qt. <a href="http://www.masterchem.com/masterchem/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=62de90033f9ff110VgnVCM1000008a05d103RCRD">Killz Odorless Water-Based White Primer</a>- $10.98)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>White spray paint for dresser</u> <i>(<a href="http://painting123.com/ProductInfo.asp?P2=I7">Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X</a>- about $4)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>White spray paint for hardware</u> <i>(<a href="http://krylon.com/products/short_cuts_aerosol_paints/">Krylon Short Cuts</a>- $2.98)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Deep Teal chalkboard paint</u> <i>(<a href="http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100678562/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053">Rust-Oleum Tintable Chalkboard Paint</a>- $12.98)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Painter's tape</u> <i>(<a href="http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100562570/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053">ScotchBlue</a>- $2.97) </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Paint tray and high density foam roller with extra cover</u> <i>($6.97)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>2 foam brushes</u> <i>($1.34)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Paint stirrers</u> <i>($0)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Dust mask</u> <i>(<a href="http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100537039/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053">3M Paint Odor Respirator</a>- $4.47) <br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Rags and drop cloths</u> <i>(already owned misc. sheets and towels- $0)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Total Cost: about $60*</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*These prices were taken from the internet since I no longer have my receipts and may not accurately represent my actual costs.</span><b> </b><i></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/AVvXsEg24CaAQoHwOEuufv2ORQRT8PESMN3fxJ_At3UgsRtFsoYE2R_qTCFUZpvhnLB3es4o2sw4KdD-tqo9MEC-b3kABamCOy1B_KCWZH1JDKIzQpiv80GmeVpkYyHQnIJoj_dKTioGjohVY6Xf/s1600/DSCN3610.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg24CaAQoHwOEuufv2ORQRT8PESMN3fxJ_At3UgsRtFsoYE2R_qTCFUZpvhnLB3es4o2sw4KdD-tqo9MEC-b3kABamCOy1B_KCWZH1JDKIzQpiv80GmeVpkYyHQnIJoj_dKTioGjohVY6Xf/s400/DSCN3610.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The dresser <i>after</i> removing the hardware and legs and scraping off <i>most of</i> the nasty black paint. I LOVE the green!</span></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC08Bxr3S2glOvEkHxwfs10I51Dwx8NFHkZGvMIpg2eVwxn4ipVQMzTuDdEiQWgv6hyXlKyj8WhZ19XqioqUYln8UtTgLYwrqYBxkg3yRqlcoOSb4h8Rp3fVXknj4dJCuNgz-m8CFU8Vrn/s1600/DSCN3620.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC08Bxr3S2glOvEkHxwfs10I51Dwx8NFHkZGvMIpg2eVwxn4ipVQMzTuDdEiQWgv6hyXlKyj8WhZ19XqioqUYln8UtTgLYwrqYBxkg3yRqlcoOSb4h8Rp3fVXknj4dJCuNgz-m8CFU8Vrn/s400/DSCN3620.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;">Sprayed and drying. Notice I didn't take the time to do anything on the inside of the dresser? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">It's not like anyone is going to see that part, right?</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">I was utterly terrified after completing all the painting that 1) the colors were going to be awful once the dresser was moved from the garage, 2) my vision wouldn't come to fruition, and 3) that this would be the ugliest dresser ever and I would have to redo the whole thing. I was actually quite frightened about the end result. I was really, truly prepared to hate this dresser. I wasn't sure, after living with it for a few days, if the green was too <i>army</i> colored for me, and I was sure that adding a white border on the sides was a mistake. I even took a trip out to Michael's to pick up some wooden trim and do-dads to decorate the dresser with in order to sweeten it up a bit. Really, I can't quite explain how convinced I was that this was going to be a garish, epic disaster.<br />
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And then I moved the dresser upstairs to the (very naturally well-lit) nursery. You know, <i>just to see</i>, and whoa, was I <i>ever</i> surprised! I <b>LOVED</b> it. I think it's the greatest piece of furniture ever and after assembling the entire thing, I was convinced that there's no other dresser more perfect for my nursery. Seriously, I cannot stop looking at it. And smiling! The dresser makes me smiley and happy! Talk about relieved! Here's a little preview of the dresser, minus the hardware, and not in it's proper location yet. I'm not going to reveal the <i>final</i> look until I reveal the entire nursery in a future post.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">As you can see, I went with yellow curtains in the nursery, as I had planned all along, although these were a bit darker than I originally intended. But we'll save that discussion for another day. <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Other nursery project posts:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/2011/07/nursery-inspiration-my-sources.html">Nursery Inspiration: My Sources</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/2011/08/nursery-wardrobe-and-nightstand.html">The Nursery: The Wardrobe and The Nightstand</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/2011/07/nursery-some-diy-decor-details.html">The Nursery: Some DIY Decor Details</a></div></div></div></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-15414812641137047262011-07-23T10:27:00.001-04:002011-08-05T12:35:42.226-04:00The Nursery: Some DIY Decor DetailsI truly believe "it's all in the details". The details can make or break a room design. Which is why I've been giving a lot of attention to the details of my baby's nursery. Here are just a few of the DIY "detail" projects I've completed. (If you missed my Sources of Inspiration post, check it out <a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/2011/07/nursery-inspiration-my-sources.html">here</a>)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Clothesline Alphabet</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1UqBIiSIwyidaMalREMzu4sVRJAMpNCXFVHOU0DEklOp8abe8PurAaFCe7MtPq34evMha-Dr-ilzkjFHQ9IXv6W8wnh6SApQQNoHG9RMSxXtxCe9G27Fw_eWkSftaqnMLft53ebaBXOne/s1600/10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1UqBIiSIwyidaMalREMzu4sVRJAMpNCXFVHOU0DEklOp8abe8PurAaFCe7MtPq34evMha-Dr-ilzkjFHQ9IXv6W8wnh6SApQQNoHG9RMSxXtxCe9G27Fw_eWkSftaqnMLft53ebaBXOne/s640/10.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Supplies:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Alphabet Flash Cards</u> <i>(I purchased mine, <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073465&catId=HOME-KIDS&pushId=HOME-KIDS&popId=HOME&navCount=24&color=030&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KIDS-TOYS">designed by Lisa DeJohn</a>, from Anthropologie- $14.95)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Clothesline</u> <i>(Mine came from a clever baby shower gift idea my youngest sister used- $0)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Clothes pins</u> <i>(Again, mine came from my baby shower- $0)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Hooks for hanging</u> <i>(I already had these- $0)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Total Cost: $14.95</b><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Vintage Lamp with DIY Lamp Shade</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwlPBtMZgTo6NDFN3uP6QyQXJELZEc9K4qxnmjlyC_hpXL88oayIdzMDhG34ffZJlVbYYPhq7UO355NYGVbfLuZpl13Q8bHXJsbwX_urV-yTAivG9uVTwwfxdEvHTAHHMGR-YiIp8jkG-/s1600/DSCN3601.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwlPBtMZgTo6NDFN3uP6QyQXJELZEc9K4qxnmjlyC_hpXL88oayIdzMDhG34ffZJlVbYYPhq7UO355NYGVbfLuZpl13Q8bHXJsbwX_urV-yTAivG9uVTwwfxdEvHTAHHMGR-YiIp8jkG-/s640/DSCN3601.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Supplies:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="http://www.etsy.com/search/vintage?search_submit=&q=irmi+lamp">Vintage Irmi lamp</a></u> <i>(Gifted to me by my wonderful twin sister- $0)</i><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Small white lampshade</u> <i>(Mine came from <a href="http://www.target.com/">Target</a>- about $8.00)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Thick, patterned ribbon</u> <i>(Re-purposed from a diaper cake gifted to me at my baby shower </i><br />
<i>by my youngest sister- $0)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Thin, solid color ribbon</u> <i>(I used <a href="http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=B3F4BB7FA6A6C4727E71DADF4D1A31F0.a2p1?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=prd37933">yellow, 3/8" Offray Tracks</a> from Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts- $2.49)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Glue gun and glue sticks</u><i> (already owned- $0)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Total Cost: about $10.49</b><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Wardrobe Drawer Tags</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhrbHgZ_XHry0W4JJFbG9YU4XD6BjLB50A2qkuy6HtUovV5iTBJh4WxLkwtpnEkFg3J_KsiOGoKP6v0EVCTmO1WY8hlwy3N25ZkcXOVSJmnATzAsaEonqaC60G2ifQFJBfvv3BcrgIAOsQ/s1600/DSCN3633.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhrbHgZ_XHry0W4JJFbG9YU4XD6BjLB50A2qkuy6HtUovV5iTBJh4WxLkwtpnEkFg3J_KsiOGoKP6v0EVCTmO1WY8hlwy3N25ZkcXOVSJmnATzAsaEonqaC60G2ifQFJBfvv3BcrgIAOsQ/s640/DSCN3633.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Supplies:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Thick, patterned and solid ribbon</u> <i>(Re-purposed from the same diaper cake as above- $0)</i><br />
<u>Pink pearl pins</u> <i>(already owned- $0)</i><br />
<u>Turquoise paper cut-out birds</u> <i>(Re-purposed from my baby shower decor- $0)</i><br />
<u>Sharpie marker</u> <i>(already owned- $0)</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Other nursery project posts:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/2011/07/nursery-inspiration-my-sources.html">Nursery Inspiration: My Sources</a></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/2011/07/nursery-dresser.html">The Nursery: The Dresser</a></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/2011/08/nursery-wardrobe-and-nightstand.html">The Nursery: The Wardrobe and The Nightstand</a></b></div></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-67190776394429329822011-07-22T15:23:00.000-04:002011-07-22T15:23:30.680-04:00Two Dream Rooms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM4_hHDgaMGWIV-yFULJej3YiNS8yk7S1XDlnfoJ-R0caW88S5ANsJxJxc3F-RcgVmJ-HHTbzfNFs-XEXx8FqboFe2dEf9B6UZxY1Kk00z-tnW1dDDUicKpBMsPd8_Han_ol3Gr7jRrHKB/s1600/isagerblommingdals1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM4_hHDgaMGWIV-yFULJej3YiNS8yk7S1XDlnfoJ-R0caW88S5ANsJxJxc3F-RcgVmJ-HHTbzfNFs-XEXx8FqboFe2dEf9B6UZxY1Kk00z-tnW1dDDUicKpBMsPd8_Han_ol3Gr7jRrHKB/s640/isagerblommingdals1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Technically not a room, but oh my god! Who wouldn't want to sleep here? (<a href="http://www.herecomesthesunblog.com/2011/07/my-3-year-blogiversary.html">Source</a>)</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/AVvXsEjKnTLfPY_wxC-TrOYBMVj9gxOkSpbrz55ao6yRGaWTXqDL7qdP47uDLX44D6Gx3jg4O9djbAY7FDmPfI7UQnArkHlDMr-5xRLBwP1Ckh9GpY4NilPqHCHo6Q4H-cfT7E0xmjdUzKKeDPeJ/s1600/0722_vaca01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKnTLfPY_wxC-TrOYBMVj9gxOkSpbrz55ao6yRGaWTXqDL7qdP47uDLX44D6Gx3jg4O9djbAY7FDmPfI7UQnArkHlDMr-5xRLBwP1Ckh9GpY4NilPqHCHo6Q4H-cfT7E0xmjdUzKKeDPeJ/s640/0722_vaca01.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Further argument for a white and turquoise kitchen. (<a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/travel/want-the-local-experience-rent-a-house-151958?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apartmenttherapy%2Fmain+%28Main%29">Source</a>)</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-60322122463027436552011-07-20T22:26:00.001-04:002011-08-05T12:33:46.897-04:00Nursery Inspiration: My SourcesAs soon as I found out I was having a girl, I hit the internet and searched design blogs and baby departments for <i>hours</i>. I knew I wanted nothing to do with traditional gender colors nor did I want a matchy-matchy nursery. I don't know what initially drew me to yellow, but something about the bright sunshiny color became inspiring. And being a long-time fan of turquoise, I had settled on my color palette, thus creating a starting off point for my nursery vision. My endless searching had me bookmarking many, many pages and collecting numerous pictures of nurseries featuring things I loved. And then I created an inspiration board, something I'd seen on plenty of design blogs. I thought an inspiration board would give me direction and a goal. Here's what it looked like:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1.</b> I loved the idea of a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?search_submit=&q=nursery+mobile+bird&spelling_corrected=nusery+mobile+bird&page=3">bird mobile</a> for the baby's room, but, quite frankly, I was appalled by the cost of these precious hangings; anywhere from $50 to $100+! Yikes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2.</b> I liked the idea of yellow curtains, and I came across these at <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/home/index.jsp">World Market</a> (I think). Unfortunately, they're no longer available.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3.</b> I loved, loved, loved the look of an <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2010/01/norahs-nursery-tour.html">all yellow crib</a>. I had decided that <i>this</i>, a bright and sunshiny crib, would be the focal point of my room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4. </b>For whatever reason (I blame hormones), I was falling in love with everything lacy, which, typically, is very much unlike me. This <a href="http://style-files.com/2011/02/08/doily-pendant-lamp/">handcrafted pendant light</a> (no longer available) caught my eye, but came with a hefty price tag. I figured this would be an item for my DIY To-Do list.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>5.</b> Again with the lacy. <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3596596">These curtains</a> from World Market also appealed to me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>6.</b> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/47267274">This print</a> pretty much became the driving factor behind this board. I loved the colors and the traditional Russian doll (daddy-to-be's family is Ukrainian). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>7.</b> I thought all white bed linens would look so sweet with the bright yellow crib (source unknown).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>8.</b> I love <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=973921&catId=HOME-HARDWARE&pushId=HOME-HARDWARE&popId=HOME&navCount=6&color=045&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-HARDWARE-PULLS">these drawer pulls</a> from Anthropologie. But at $18 a piece, were they really worth it?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>9.</b> Just as the picture says, I thought the turquoise color of this dresser would be lovely for a changing table. I also liked the idea of a table top chalkboard (source unknown).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>10.</b> I thought <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73627638/a-whole-flock-of-birds-punches-from">these birds</a> were too cute, and I loved that they were made from vintage maps.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>11.</b> This hanging mobile also caught my eye (source unknown).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>12.</b> I loved the bright, bold color of <a href="http://honeyandfitz.blogspot.com/2010/09/before-and-after-changing-table-dresser.html">this changing table</a>, and I thought this color would be perfect for my yellow crib.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">There were a few more ideas that I was interested in, but they didn't make <i>this</i> inspiration board (I had the best intentions of making a second one, but that didn't pan out). Here were a few more of my inspirations:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">All-in-all, after searching and searching, it seemed inevitable that I would end up with a sweet, slightly girly, yellow and turquoise nursery. However, as projects tend to go, this one took on a life of it's own and I ended up with something <i>slightly</i> different. But that's a post(s) for another day!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Other nursery project posts:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/2011/08/nursery-wardrobe-and-nightstand.html">The Nursery: The Wardrobe and The Nightstand</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/2011/07/nursery-dresser.html">The Nursery: The Dresser</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/2011/07/nursery-some-diy-decor-details.html">The Nursery: Some DIY Decor Details</a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1728011302"></span><span id="goog_1728011303"></span></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-54723863874977121782011-07-12T16:09:00.000-04:002011-07-12T16:09:41.630-04:00Another Room to Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju7HqsOJQhyphenhyphen1ea39qQ09nE_u8UlVrdJ3STlPjHLhqK1is5IZvrlpIj9jh-pdilM5u1p8aN-z9ya-pQn5VRwlSoBeaNSlYMfycm2H6AdvhrDD2K-3vCb2LMRQeMKKBvhQiVtkyF_A5UKk0Z/s1600/Heal%2527s_ferm+living.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju7HqsOJQhyphenhyphen1ea39qQ09nE_u8UlVrdJ3STlPjHLhqK1is5IZvrlpIj9jh-pdilM5u1p8aN-z9ya-pQn5VRwlSoBeaNSlYMfycm2H6AdvhrDD2K-3vCb2LMRQeMKKBvhQiVtkyF_A5UKk0Z/s640/Heal%2527s_ferm+living.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Found via <a href="http://rosasinspiration.blogspot.com/2011/07/today-i.html">Rosa's Inspiration</a>. Original <a href="http://blog.ferm-living.com/2011/07/heals-press-day.html">source</a>.</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-52124955975264322392011-07-08T10:32:00.000-04:002011-07-08T10:32:03.642-04:00I Must Have This Kitchen!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAXFLK7P65Nl468TIybu2idk-jcEphkCf2bKWTCFsz6vUIA3jpBOiFY6hel_reGye8KNN5NaDDqu0DdovqDkkbhXVnPVGARlnXex6uldVdj4SK3fNq8tWyzGTaGgZO0BaUQ7fxJ5YS2uw3/s1600/kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAXFLK7P65Nl468TIybu2idk-jcEphkCf2bKWTCFsz6vUIA3jpBOiFY6hel_reGye8KNN5NaDDqu0DdovqDkkbhXVnPVGARlnXex6uldVdj4SK3fNq8tWyzGTaGgZO0BaUQ7fxJ5YS2uw3/s640/kitchen.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Found via <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2011/07/turquoise-blue-and-yellow.html">House of Turquoise</a>. <a href="http://www.bhg.com/kitchen/cabinets/makeovers/low-cost-kitchen-cabinet-makeovers/#page=15">Original source</a>.</span></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-21018524840072851082011-07-05T09:29:00.001-04:002011-07-09T09:02:33.292-04:0010 Things I Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYDU4v3i465uIZnUpppp-UfSIy61R4Hm6DF5RM3cblvf6o-kWS2eH_RfHgjXtQb9pBd7rcaaHobHU6FEqSWc47CzqBPvfG7epkUSp_H3KD-MFTeRFU_znneUqwOjRKIcDOiVlv13agA23c/s1600/300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYDU4v3i465uIZnUpppp-UfSIy61R4Hm6DF5RM3cblvf6o-kWS2eH_RfHgjXtQb9pBd7rcaaHobHU6FEqSWc47CzqBPvfG7epkUSp_H3KD-MFTeRFU_znneUqwOjRKIcDOiVlv13agA23c/s1600/300.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.nauticalwheelerjewelry.com/product/flower-necklace-in-silver-with-crystals">Flower Necklace in Silver with Crystals</a> by <a href="http://www.nauticalwheelerjewelry.com/">Nautical Wheeler</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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(approximately 32 weeks here)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbLTD2iBPuXPA9y6dSq057Z26llomTxiyGEcJ2aMjCMjxqhUVc-9PxBcVyBLeLsZh_51C6dqaf8t_PiB_VHjlrgeU8adnjOmt8fQJk6hDCVCF-Hel9YaKGw5mj25wvbhtmPon0PN9p231/s1600/269088_642964267739_44805074_34479425_6421426_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbLTD2iBPuXPA9y6dSq057Z26llomTxiyGEcJ2aMjCMjxqhUVc-9PxBcVyBLeLsZh_51C6dqaf8t_PiB_VHjlrgeU8adnjOmt8fQJk6hDCVCF-Hel9YaKGw5mj25wvbhtmPon0PN9p231/s320/269088_642964267739_44805074_34479425_6421426_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>6. My <a href="http://krissysue2.blogspot.com/2011/06/its-baby-shower.html">baby shower</a> cupcakes (especially the egg-free chocolate ones!) made by my super talented <a href="http://krissysue2.blogspot.com/">sister</a>.<br />
In fact, the entire baby shower rocked!<br />
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These bots have names, descriptive personalities, AND birth dates. I want one.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLE0wDzjOK_DvY8nU2sti2kV1xOdzFtLUYz9daTaMcTRHMI6Xogsd2rKx7CH9gftjzPyuUCRWyy81vZr1klbrOwgBTlco8M5pcc3z7W_d_Hdl8OJlvTAe-qxBxliX8Yz3k3rlXW4FYsVV7/s1600/il_570xN.216956910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLE0wDzjOK_DvY8nU2sti2kV1xOdzFtLUYz9daTaMcTRHMI6Xogsd2rKx7CH9gftjzPyuUCRWyy81vZr1klbrOwgBTlco8M5pcc3z7W_d_Hdl8OJlvTAe-qxBxliX8Yz3k3rlXW4FYsVV7/s320/il_570xN.216956910.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>10. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dankartistry?ref=pr_shop_more">Spoon Jewelry</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/dankartistry">Dank Artistry</a><br />
Throw a monogram on there, and you've got the perfect gift!</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-36222897134992155792011-06-18T12:35:00.000-04:002011-06-18T12:35:05.559-04:00Cute FindsAlthough these sizes are a ways down the road, I had to share these recent cute finds.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This has got to be one of the cutest sundresses ever!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zulily.com/p/large-blue-floral-motif-sundress.html?pos=580"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhof8xmTDPao84c-X1qEzfFSBXWyjwp1YiXRQS57CK1o0PRYFIzrkn7c1vJn91isqCp3u4jindPEJmam0f2LjXR0VKfXhM-zLCdHn9ASVY4izBBPlrln2BuayT8iY5jzwpuZoIq4v7UJ-GJ/s320/LEFROMAGE_KA526_FL.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And how cute are these?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zulily.com/p/skeanie-loafers-373753.html?pos=1812"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE7Q3f4o_y2SETvh3yJdROPrzG_ITkQVgpwdRmI9ZoF69VwQtHUZlvHlMstDIS5aTBtJDiASUEeAmb-X4rgdE-dI0KoyNcV0E-HmE3V8GP60Tg2R5lrFjcNAAbv5xLK53o_MzkiZ3sYB2F/s320/SKEANIE_LR22_RED.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-47439279755693095512011-06-11T09:32:00.000-04:002011-06-11T09:32:00.718-04:00Non-Maternity Maternity Outfit (6.1.2011) <br />
<div style="text-align: center;">28-ish weeks? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Okay, so not quite in chronological order, but it still means the same, right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tank-</b> basic tank, <a href="http://www.loft.com/loft/common/home.jsp">LOFT</a> (on sale)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Skirt-</b> elastic waist skirt, <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/">Banana Republic</a> (on sale)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Necklace-</b> fabric and lace covered necklace, <a href="http://www.downeastbasics.com/index.htm">DownEast Basics</a> (on sale)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">p.s. The room these pictures are being taken in is the nursery. As you can tell, I'm not making such great progress (although the wardrobe is nearly complete, see pic <a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/2011/06/non-maternity-maternity-outfit.html">here</a>)</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-86207143460476379162011-06-07T21:17:00.004-04:002011-06-07T21:33:45.596-04:00Non-Maternity Maternity Outfit (6.7.2011) <br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Still rocking the non-maternity clothes! Kind of. At least as much as a (nearly) 30-week pregnant lady can rock clothes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Dress-</b> <a href="http://www.loft.com/loft/product/LOFT-Apparel/LOFT-Dresses/Crossover-Tank-Dress/262686;jsessionid=6AAE0D836A78DE2DC08ED408A944ECC2?colorExplode=false&skuId=89651544&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=6886">Crossover Tank Dress</a>, Loft (on sale)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Sweater-</b> <a href="http://www.loft.com/loft/product/LOFT-Apparel/LOFT-Sweaters/Short-Sleeve-Dolman-Cardigan/262735;jsessionid=2AF2FA656DB46D681359B5281F64148D?colorExplode=false&skuId=89774335&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=9000">Short Sleeve Dolman Cardigan</a>, Loft (on sale)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Tank-</b> lace-trimmed cami, <a href="http://www.gap.com/">GAP</a> (???)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Necklace-</b> beaded necklace, <a href="http://www.downeastbasics.com/index.htm">DownEast Basics</a> (on sale)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Tights-</b> <a href="http://www.target.com/Xhilaration-Juniors-Footless-Tights-Length/dp/B004CF3PTW/ref=br_1_27?ie=UTF8&id=Xhilaration%20Juniors%20Footless%20Tights%20Length&node=348127011&searchSize=150&searchView=grid3&searchPage=1&sr=1-27&qid=1307493190&rh=&searchBinNameList=target_com_category-bin%2Cstyle_name%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=salesrank&frombrowse=1">Footless Tights, Wild Dove</a>, Target ($5.00)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-53437940737794942012011-05-31T22:20:00.000-04:002011-05-31T22:20:44.249-04:0010 Things I LoveOne of my favorite design bloggers, Elsie at <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/">A Beautiful Mess</a>, does a recurring Sunday post, <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/10-things-i-love-sunday/">10 Things I Love Sunday</a>. Since becoming an avid reader of her blog, I have become so inspired by her sense of design. I'm also inspired to create my own "<a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/search/label/10%20Things">10 Things I Love</a>" post. Enjoy!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIv_Fcgg55O4Dm9ly0uRjHV38VeNx7lSzMZCLR_-58l6phQAoc5kQlaNzMi7lffv9s1up0bqZ_ujCsEkKwpLnwzo-snzWCcpWPgtdzQcZcxV7IwLU-zOxPHtdK7HuCZztfmM91B8RmtW_/s1600/il_570xN.245422510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIv_Fcgg55O4Dm9ly0uRjHV38VeNx7lSzMZCLR_-58l6phQAoc5kQlaNzMi7lffv9s1up0bqZ_ujCsEkKwpLnwzo-snzWCcpWPgtdzQcZcxV7IwLU-zOxPHtdK7HuCZztfmM91B8RmtW_/s320/il_570xN.245422510.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">1. This print by Etsy seller <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74428914/letterpress-poem-art-print-our-story">sycamorestreetpress</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rIo4NFClqdYfuLpRJEiM3eWlcq7kZIANy3HFWGieQTswEtZcSWlCt-LLgm_pZFAQcOVBsj4Mn-5_xDYN0K8Q4AluDkTnTEX08aSPm-m_3QsfHSaRUkxDP6GB0Dy_5xigILBt7lWDraw6/s1600/gp826653-00vliv01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rIo4NFClqdYfuLpRJEiM3eWlcq7kZIANy3HFWGieQTswEtZcSWlCt-LLgm_pZFAQcOVBsj4Mn-5_xDYN0K8Q4AluDkTnTEX08aSPm-m_3QsfHSaRUkxDP6GB0Dy_5xigILBt7lWDraw6/s320/gp826653-00vliv01.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> 2. This precious embroidered dress available at <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=6437&vid=1&pid=826653">GAP</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlHGtVPSnN8zV8ybtr7tFZnMlrecwMbQ42i4TfyGr4b9A6zudwdponUTMBFv83opH7Xwg63rgzte3Dg0K04pJxp14QHOY-TnoxHAQUOmtFqrzRNECwRQn0exAhetTnWBzvwnIiJcANYS87/s1600/993039_045_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlHGtVPSnN8zV8ybtr7tFZnMlrecwMbQ42i4TfyGr4b9A6zudwdponUTMBFv83opH7Xwg63rgzte3Dg0K04pJxp14QHOY-TnoxHAQUOmtFqrzRNECwRQn0exAhetTnWBzvwnIiJcANYS87/s320/993039_045_b.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> 3. This beautiful bedding from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=993039&catId=HOME-BEDDING&navCount=30&navAction=top&isProduct=true&pushId=HOME-BEDDING&popId=HOME-BEDDING&fromCategoryPage=true&color=045&templateType=hybrid&subCategoryId=HOME-BEDDING-QUILTS">Anthropologie</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW0b1zZbVEtH1f1-6XFfYVOnE1k2PHjZJpNcAJCp945lo1qi9CQvJqcZz7Ue776GRXNMfOkrFvQIS0h2R9aDj-UwlbRwzv6TKsAT1j1zOXeSsqG1HZc94NqRvnCsHCUWyI0UwJDmP36rvG/s1600/imagesfruit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW0b1zZbVEtH1f1-6XFfYVOnE1k2PHjZJpNcAJCp945lo1qi9CQvJqcZz7Ue776GRXNMfOkrFvQIS0h2R9aDj-UwlbRwzv6TKsAT1j1zOXeSsqG1HZc94NqRvnCsHCUWyI0UwJDmP36rvG/s1600/imagesfruit.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> 4. Homemade fruit smoothies. Yum!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbeUR6qcjaReXBI0QX5-mB1artbP4-8Rr8vB8qKrLyyJXPdJapRND7SG1rwpbLYT3PB-cGR2CgApWBKLgmrYuaJgrtzi_MFATbqaKpyRhh11ulwsOlTi0HsM5qO9woOQaHTJBZEJSWDjKO/s1600/listing_343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbeUR6qcjaReXBI0QX5-mB1artbP4-8Rr8vB8qKrLyyJXPdJapRND7SG1rwpbLYT3PB-cGR2CgApWBKLgmrYuaJgrtzi_MFATbqaKpyRhh11ulwsOlTi0HsM5qO9woOQaHTJBZEJSWDjKO/s1600/listing_343.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">5. <a href="http://www.vansfoods.com/The_Goods/#/Waffles/8_Whole_Grains/Vans-Multigrain-15">Van's</a> whole grain waffles (and egg-free!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVSoZNzWZwF6ev9XTq8Sb_z1dk9fHHrVCUQ-nUABMth7JW_6qgFeZudxKbf3R43_prmov23lshKYgXSQqyoI4IO6lBOIOxZoa07vj1o9M3w9Ax1Lsjf6Ix02pone_BWoDkfeneytbtfq2/s1600/ice-cream-cone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVSoZNzWZwF6ev9XTq8Sb_z1dk9fHHrVCUQ-nUABMth7JW_6qgFeZudxKbf3R43_prmov23lshKYgXSQqyoI4IO6lBOIOxZoa07vj1o9M3w9Ax1Lsjf6Ix02pone_BWoDkfeneytbtfq2/s320/ice-cream-cone.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">6. Totally craving cupcakes in a cone right now.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIptLo4RiUf7mUSvLEpdL5ukl_zYkLhZ8JMbcmWB-yL-AssUHrdWHXmratgj6kltCjIKc4ND2-Hg92aVkh7fRQXmeOPx142bVESz22d7tWwgWoqtmDpTXpZwFNfccUvIuPISVphF3__uJO/s1600/car.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIptLo4RiUf7mUSvLEpdL5ukl_zYkLhZ8JMbcmWB-yL-AssUHrdWHXmratgj6kltCjIKc4ND2-Hg92aVkh7fRQXmeOPx142bVESz22d7tWwgWoqtmDpTXpZwFNfccUvIuPISVphF3__uJO/s320/car.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">9. My new (to me) car! I'm madly in love with it!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaN5JBPM4jL4Jb1K4JsZoeN0-9ucUTtKCfaWpXkPUfPNM4-79ntkjaYn2zxsZLOFI5T_y6l2TUSd_E57EJLloZsRpq6BqBteq0VqdsiU4dgZiHAuQ2-9jlG6xZK9WNbargb9k6cBRabt2m/s1600/il_570xN.191979372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaN5JBPM4jL4Jb1K4JsZoeN0-9ucUTtKCfaWpXkPUfPNM4-79ntkjaYn2zxsZLOFI5T_y6l2TUSd_E57EJLloZsRpq6BqBteq0VqdsiU4dgZiHAuQ2-9jlG6xZK9WNbargb9k6cBRabt2m/s320/il_570xN.191979372.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">10. The calendar (this one via Etsy seller <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61553656/sale-2011-desk-calendar-no-base-original">ShannonPix</a>)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">because...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 more weeks of school!</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">12 more weeks of bun baking!</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>(as in, when our baby girl arrives!)</span></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-56263786233654520432011-04-30T06:33:00.000-04:002011-04-30T06:33:45.117-04:00The Nomad's Bitter Baby Shower Guest List Blues<i>Family and friends. Family and friends. Hmmm...</i><br />
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<i>Let's see... friends...</i><br />
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<i>... well, there used to be Marnie and Amy and Celeste and Terra and Randi, but then we all went away to school and lost touch. I do </i>occasionally<i> still see Terra and Celeste, so I guess they can go on the list. That's two...</i><br />
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<i>... and then there was Bess and Erin and Brandi and Mattea, but I transferred the following year and we fell out of touch... </i><br />
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<i>... but then there was Crystal and Julie and Andrea and Jillian, except then I graduated, moved away, and lost track of them...</i><br />
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<i>... so then there was Tara and Wendy and Marianne and Shannon and Heather and Jamie, but then I got laid off and we kind of fell out of touch after that...</i><br />
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<i>... and then there was Sarah and Connie and Veronica, except then I moved away to find a new job and that was that.</i><br />
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<i>... but then there was Joan and Cindy and Alison and Miranda and Stacie, but I moved away for another new job and lost track of them...</i><br />
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<i>... so then there was Cheryl and Sarah and Sara and Nikki and Cheri and Kelly and Dori and Jenn and Lori and Tammy and Laurie and Alyssa and Kay, except then I moved away again...</i><br />
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<i>... and then there was Tori and Niki and Sara and Eileen and Laura and Adrianne and Casey and Abbey and even David, but then we all returned to our real lives...</i><br />
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<i>... but now there's Michelle and Gretchen and Sharon and Alison and Beth and Elise and CJ and Emily, except they all live in Virginia, and the baby shower is in New York, so...</i><br />
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<i>I guess Terra and Celeste it is. </i>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-43091622263830436372011-04-23T17:48:00.000-04:002011-04-23T17:51:35.632-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE9TY5jhC6i2EcRGNFxu2Vqi0ZbaPjBoRGa5lqc317yGf4xKtpQlkVmjuON8khifiWLD_HaXt035G6wA8E-8JqlViUzhHuPPYtrmofGMERY36FxV9J6_OmATNTAbhntU2tsl4K3yT92InL/s1600/Nursery+Inspiration+Board.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE9TY5jhC6i2EcRGNFxu2Vqi0ZbaPjBoRGa5lqc317yGf4xKtpQlkVmjuON8khifiWLD_HaXt035G6wA8E-8JqlViUzhHuPPYtrmofGMERY36FxV9J6_OmATNTAbhntU2tsl4K3yT92InL/s320/Nursery+Inspiration+Board.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-19954758254947505912011-04-23T10:32:00.000-04:002011-04-23T10:32:57.229-04:00FabulousnessOne of my favorite DIY, culinary whizzes, creatively inspiring, and fabulous bloggers is <a href="http://thefabmissb.blogspot.com/">The Fab Miss B</a>. Her posts always make me envious and wishing 1) that I had more free time (ahem, ambition) to pursue creative, handmade endeavors and 2) that I lived in Hawaii. I was checking out Miss B's archives when I came across a post that linked to this great bakers' supply site, <a href="http://www.fancyflours.com/cgi-bin/fancyflours/index.html">Fancy Flours</a>. Here are a few of my favorite items. Be sure to check out both The Fab Miss B and Fancy Flours.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Such pretty colors!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgidCgOsT02OeTw2ogZThFH1VrbLrjF00XRF4YMcoDuc0iAJ_7WYNOH1Le1FAJ8CSgcUYtXiz90KeP3A_AYqdUXKsAmEmcAnVFZ6Z3mx2FZ2f5hmEQggV5MwNzVftzO-Nn8ZW4wRxfH6vE8/s1600/7100-CC-CB12-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgidCgOsT02OeTw2ogZThFH1VrbLrjF00XRF4YMcoDuc0iAJ_7WYNOH1Le1FAJ8CSgcUYtXiz90KeP3A_AYqdUXKsAmEmcAnVFZ6Z3mx2FZ2f5hmEQggV5MwNzVftzO-Nn8ZW4wRxfH6vE8/s320/7100-CC-CB12-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.fancyflours.com/cupcake-wrapper-chiffon-breeze-set-of-48.html">Chiffon Breeze Cupcake Wrappers</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Normal me doesn't like white chocolate. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pregnant me seems to enjoy it more than milk or dark chocolate. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU2t8dxuTldKfOsXuCPxHoJ1SCKhysTL9OAhm318Ixp3n8ONuVYsZ3mNDCl2W3bS0xvB7WoBuktXqUnND2_6SSpjororAwGqCVxAdpWFRlSA3YqF4ByUaxYLWf-SjZJmm6G2Ma11vDpwUc/s1600/5600-KLC-WC-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU2t8dxuTldKfOsXuCPxHoJ1SCKhysTL9OAhm318Ixp3n8ONuVYsZ3mNDCl2W3bS0xvB7WoBuktXqUnND2_6SSpjororAwGqCVxAdpWFRlSA3YqF4ByUaxYLWf-SjZJmm6G2Ma11vDpwUc/s1600/5600-KLC-WC-1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.fancyflours.com/site/5600-KLC-WC-1.html">White Chocolate Teacups Infused with Rose Tea</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Love, love, love daisies!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiobO-GE5g53IlMstrJZmZmdPF8AOCQUwqoHVe3WR1opB3mYgc_PAb8CRGa1PEAXXg4cNcw1S2HYCjyyucFYZkZsyFMXIk46OZXHwJrDC_It5wQTW4OsxsffTlafK90c1kynhdjVR4g9Yqy/s1600/cupcake-wrapper-daisies-yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiobO-GE5g53IlMstrJZmZmdPF8AOCQUwqoHVe3WR1opB3mYgc_PAb8CRGa1PEAXXg4cNcw1S2HYCjyyucFYZkZsyFMXIk46OZXHwJrDC_It5wQTW4OsxsffTlafK90c1kynhdjVR4g9Yqy/s1600/cupcake-wrapper-daisies-yellow.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.fancyflours.com/cupcake-wrapper-daisies-yellow.html">Yellow Daisies Cupcake Wrappers</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Gorgeous!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmenFcQRbhCu5UCguABZ0qr3xDyB4Kz3oHPEAdWaE4pt0Hyc9Goue9jegBoi80wnNoYREpdiPOZ9b-USTVSiuTmErFoNv_jC4O6A-Vj1KFqlhtD2U7eVV2RDTvDhOJi2K-zYiYEJ46Yah_/s1600/3601-WP-BCS-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmenFcQRbhCu5UCguABZ0qr3xDyB4Kz3oHPEAdWaE4pt0Hyc9Goue9jegBoi80wnNoYREpdiPOZ9b-USTVSiuTmErFoNv_jC4O6A-Vj1KFqlhtD2U7eVV2RDTvDhOJi2K-zYiYEJ46Yah_/s320/3601-WP-BCS-1.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.fancyflours.com/butterflies-all-hues-in-set.html">Butterfly Wafer Papers</a></span></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-2831957146559600962011-04-22T16:45:00.000-04:002011-04-22T16:45:49.622-04:00I Should Have Known BetterI am no stranger to the wonderful world of baking, which is why I should have known better when I attempted to satisfy a recent craving of mine by whipping up some <i>from-scratch</i> strawberry cupcakes with Nutella frosting. I've been salivating over the idea of these for awhile now. Keep in mind, I've never actually seen nor experienced such a heavenly mix, not outside of my dreams, that is. For help and inspiration, I turned to my good friend, Google, where I discovered two promising looking recipes (in other words, the first ones I happened to stumble upon).<br />
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The strawberry cupcake recipe I chose to use <i>seemed</i> promising. For one, it was from the Martha Stewart website, and from what I've heard, that woman knows her way around a kitchen. And secondly, it used strawberry puree, instead of flavored gelatin, which was a plus because I happened to have some strawberries on hand that were still good, but were looking a little less than appetizing. Here is <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/258957/sprinkles-strawberry-cupcakes">the recipe</a>. Please take a moment to scope it out so we're all on the same page.<br />
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Now, right away I was a tad perplexed by the inclusion of baking <i>powder</i>, being more familiar with recipes calling for baking <i>soda</i>, but hey, who was I to disagree with the Homemaker Queen? So I made my from-scratch cupcakes, merrily popped them in the oven and took them out five minutes less than the recommend time. They weren't pretty. I didn't expect them to be, knowing that fruit tends to brown when it's baked and that there wouldn't be even the slightest hint of the Easter egg pink color we've all come to associate with strawberry flavored foods. But still, they seemed a little off... <br />
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Whatever. Letting the cupcakes cool, I proceeded to wash the dishes and whip up some Nutella Cream Cheese frosting that I found at the blog, <a href="http://www.tarteletteblog.com/2011/02/recipe-gluten-free-nutella-cupcakes.html">Tartelette</a>. This frosting looked easy enough to make, and after a quick trip to the grocery store to pick up some confectioner's sugar, I had everything on hand. I had no hesitations with this recipe. Unfortunately, it seems that despite the fact that I used my lovely new Kitchenaid to "whisk" the frosting together, and despite the fact that my ingredients had been sitting out since I started the cupcakes <i>and</i> the entire time I was at the grocery store, leading me to believe they were definitely "at room temperature", I still ended up with lumps in my frosting. And since I didn't want to mess around with piping bags and tips, I <i>generously</i> snipped off the corner of a Ziplock and went to town.<br />
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And this is what I ended up with:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Uh... yup! That's right folks! Dog shit cupcakes! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Tartelette insisted that the frosting recipe was enough to frost 12 cupcakes, but apparently she doesn't frost with the same heavy hand I do (or the same pregnancy cravings), so I ended up with some pretty skimpily frosted cupcakes towards the end. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">But the real question is, how did they taste?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm going to be honest here, they weren't good. The frosting was to die for, but the cupcakes tasted like... wait for it... baking powder. They were gross. There was nothing cupcakey about them. They lacked sweetness, and most importantly, they lacked the real strawberry flavor I was looking for. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Needless to say, I think I'll be sticking with eating strawberries slathered in Nutella instead.</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-54106500951059115942011-04-18T09:22:00.000-04:002011-04-18T09:22:00.048-04:00Nursery Inspiration: The Color BoardI think I've finally narrowed down my choices for paint color for the nursery furniture, as well as accent colors for decor (we rent, so we can't paint the walls). <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjatqMz5FcSs5fTjx012y3bQwKd6nBbzBH_7rwo8iXzImRnx_-CLWuHnvQAt0OPyvixW3EkQTfbMUXJPOltTyp7fyBj0nKWlG-mrvgCVhc57DZHQch2NeryGLD5PVZJ40DqBdzHjL92xOdH/s1600/Nursery+colors.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjatqMz5FcSs5fTjx012y3bQwKd6nBbzBH_7rwo8iXzImRnx_-CLWuHnvQAt0OPyvixW3EkQTfbMUXJPOltTyp7fyBj0nKWlG-mrvgCVhc57DZHQch2NeryGLD5PVZJ40DqBdzHjL92xOdH/s320/Nursery+colors.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Valspar LA1214 Glass Green</div><div style="text-align: center;">Olympic A12-6 Summer Squash</div><div style="text-align: center;">with accents of green, pink and off-white</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(please note: The online color swatches don't do the physical paint swatches justice. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Glass Green is less baby blue and more aqua, and Summer Squash is brighter. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Both can be found at Lowes.)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">And I've already picked up a few inspirational decor items from my two favorite places to window shop, Etsy and Anthropologie. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9K2DGDhF9fr-pBfffbvuCgOEluLgGJD6sCjsLwYxONr0F5yhFQQOzA92yDGmeL5dNC2PtwrcWZHerY0KBxXQSFJhBaPFfUhYG2rBKwo3cJsQKJFHD8_VJR_Dvp-bobdX5CMDtvovjGLF1/s1600/garland.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9K2DGDhF9fr-pBfffbvuCgOEluLgGJD6sCjsLwYxONr0F5yhFQQOzA92yDGmeL5dNC2PtwrcWZHerY0KBxXQSFJhBaPFfUhYG2rBKwo3cJsQKJFHD8_VJR_Dvp-bobdX5CMDtvovjGLF1/s320/garland.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Strawberry Lemonade Scalloped Garland by Etsy seller <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/staceywinters?ref=seller_info">Stacey Winters</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-G4FOcyS-NFZPtg6C-sysfJRFNVJ5c4903eNaZJm7mzZLhwEUrSL-U9IUc1QY6KhwPQgCTqwxtAMX-xZ0OreU4_Q_r0tNyyBnSbmzfSxQH89ZIKjC7vgMFt-fOxWd9EfQFSdsX2BiFRG4/s1600/770308_lin_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-G4FOcyS-NFZPtg6C-sysfJRFNVJ5c4903eNaZJm7mzZLhwEUrSL-U9IUc1QY6KhwPQgCTqwxtAMX-xZ0OreU4_Q_r0tNyyBnSbmzfSxQH89ZIKjC7vgMFt-fOxWd9EfQFSdsX2BiFRG4/s320/770308_lin_b.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=770308&catId=HOME-HARDWARE&pushId=HOME-HARDWARE&popId=HOME&navAction=top&navCount=558&color=mut&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-HARDWARE-HOOKS&tabStyle=Info">Buttercup Hook</a> from Anthropologie, in green, which is no longer available (I bought it on sale)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKaOxU93r6su_8LS4MqUuq4xVNvHRRxA55-m6DPTOLqfyg1EYKzFiUUFiikQxSRmlZpFgyvGkzGQRcztqkC6Be3iV1Ijvnqdu_Uoj6K4Qizkg3Ppzy62Vins6eKODlun_fTFplWXjj_5X/s1600/doll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKaOxU93r6su_8LS4MqUuq4xVNvHRRxA55-m6DPTOLqfyg1EYKzFiUUFiikQxSRmlZpFgyvGkzGQRcztqkC6Be3iV1Ijvnqdu_Uoj6K4Qizkg3Ppzy62Vins6eKODlun_fTFplWXjj_5X/s320/doll.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Summer Butterfly Russian Doll Print by Etsy seller <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AmyPerrotti?ref=seller_info">Amy Perrotti</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I think I'm finally getting excited about this whole nursery decorating thing.</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-66905329006640608052011-04-17T12:26:00.001-04:002011-04-17T21:43:01.736-04:0010 Things I Love: Maternity Must-HavesOne of my favorite design bloggers, Elsie at <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/">A Beautiful Mess</a>, does a recurring Sunday post, <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/10-things-i-love-sunday/">10 Things I Love Sunday</a>. Since becoming an avid reader of her blog, I have become so inspired by her sense of design. I'm also inspired to create my own "<a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/search/label/10%20Things">10 Things I Love</a>" post. Enjoy!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>1. Belly/Tummy Band/Sleeve</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">If I could, I would live in my Tummy Sleeve. I <b>love</b> this thing. It holds up my unbuttoned non-maternity pants, allows me to wear my shorter non-maternity tanks and tees, and overall smooths out any, um, bulges.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjMn_aKLx38BNi3hlhBFMpEqjBHoG-0-sjEp90UK-J_WzdezqGi0GlvCQCMc28tKMIbHkfUXvOtivIunAZ25t-PXAuRkeQxJLlxxjOozCIL1bQzGNq-gXKWM7aMEYwTJfla8tTOevMb466/s1600/lace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjMn_aKLx38BNi3hlhBFMpEqjBHoG-0-sjEp90UK-J_WzdezqGi0GlvCQCMc28tKMIbHkfUXvOtivIunAZ25t-PXAuRkeQxJLlxxjOozCIL1bQzGNq-gXKWM7aMEYwTJfla8tTOevMb466/s200/lace.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji5bBFBixTGWR_QHN7DRXvRmk0RQkimtBO-q9PTcF-PfLed5GjQCN53foPa5UogUMxCOWoU5Mz5Jj-PT0eSJAAhhogt7CWBkfIxI4QY2o5mAyfxdKPTsONL73Id94yRq2Wgw-z7S1gr9dK/s1600/tummysleeve.Jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji5bBFBixTGWR_QHN7DRXvRmk0RQkimtBO-q9PTcF-PfLed5GjQCN53foPa5UogUMxCOWoU5Mz5Jj-PT0eSJAAhhogt7CWBkfIxI4QY2o5mAyfxdKPTsONL73Id94yRq2Wgw-z7S1gr9dK/s200/tummysleeve.Jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(left) <a href="http://www.ingridandisabel.com/bellaband_collections.html">Lace BellaBand</a> by Ingrid & Isabel® $26-$32</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(right) <a href="http://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=930660111&MasterCategory_Id=MC32">Tummy Sleeve</a> by Motherhood Maternity $17</i></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>2. A Gym Membership</b><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">We've been trying to hit the gym once or twice a week where I can usually be found for a half hour on the elliptical machines. Obviously I'm not looking to get results from my gym trips. I go because it makes me feel good. I love going to the gym while pregnant because I don't feel any pressure to really work it; I can move at my own leisurely pace. Plus, it's funny to see the looks people give pregnant ladies at the gym.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><b>3. A Body Pillow</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">I recently purchased a full body support pillow made specifically for pregnant ladies. I know regular pillows probably would have worked, but they take up too much precious bed space. Although I'm still trying to find the best set-up, I'm totally loving mine.</div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-NTl3fZLa9nSESKf5qc-9Gu8Q1JO4vFPQFvsYQaF8sjPR_PQMtgI_LuNIA9kSivDZFIb4sny-2vR9kYYWVMz1EeSx60rLkPLIZJ4BKt11xBcCAG3rRNP9JNr0j_1tfP-aqGi0lVjk1-ra/s1600/boppytotalbodypillow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-NTl3fZLa9nSESKf5qc-9Gu8Q1JO4vFPQFvsYQaF8sjPR_PQMtgI_LuNIA9kSivDZFIb4sny-2vR9kYYWVMz1EeSx60rLkPLIZJ4BKt11xBcCAG3rRNP9JNr0j_1tfP-aqGi0lVjk1-ra/s200/boppytotalbodypillow.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Xj1JWWZlnSGHbw5BDt8rRCIaEoEIYv4jmfdcojKj4MhUUYlJgTipPRrC90ngrv97uXUr6VK5XB6P7Hu-A-qtgTTFXNwnE_zcY6gKtIHNMOWOm9rYvq8QgdP8Sj2qWZoE-ey4QF0cXAy4/s1600/snoogle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Xj1JWWZlnSGHbw5BDt8rRCIaEoEIYv4jmfdcojKj4MhUUYlJgTipPRrC90ngrv97uXUr6VK5XB6P7Hu-A-qtgTTFXNwnE_zcY6gKtIHNMOWOm9rYvq8QgdP8Sj2qWZoE-ey4QF0cXAy4/s200/snoogle.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(left) The Boppy Total Body Pillow; available at Target $45</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(right) the Snoogle Original; available at Target $55</i></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>4. A Stash of Sweets</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">I realize not every prego woman craves sweet things, but I do. Sweet, <i>fruity</i> things to be more specific. Which is why I try to always have fruit on hand (seriously, I can't walk through the produce section of a grocery store without salivating). I also have a small stash of fruit flavored candy, organic fruit flavored Greek yogurt and low-fat mint<b> </b>chocolate ice cream (for those times when my newly awakened sweet tooth takes me in a different direction).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>5. A Cool Pair of Shades</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hey, if I'm going to be big and pregnant during the gorgeous, sunshiny seasons of Spring and Summer, I might as well have fun with my accessories, right?<b> </b>I picked up these cheerful sun glasses the other day and can't wait for the rain to clear so I can wear them.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>6. A Blog for the Family</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm horrible about emailing and calling people, so when I want to update my family and friends about pregnancy happenings, I write a post on a blog specifically for this purpose. Granted, I'm not any better at blogging than I am emailing, but at least this way my news is in one central location that can be perused at their leisure and won't get lost in an overcrowded inbox.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>7. An Etsy Wishlist</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">As if I need to explain this. Here are a few items currently on mine. (p.s. I am madly in love with Buttercup the bunny!)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(bottom row, left to right) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71140911/cute-robot-art-prints-3-pack">Sabor Design Studio</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69544252/buttercup-the-giant-spring-bunny-limited">Sleepy King</a></i></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>8. A Supportive, Loving Man by Your Side</b><br />
Or woman. Or other supportive person. Whatever applies to your situation. I don't know that I could remain sane during all of this if it weren't for the support I have.<b> </b>And the pampering is pretty nice too.<br />
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<b>9. Lounge Pants</b><br />
I have an awesome pair of maternity "active" pants that I wear for working out at the gym in, sleeping in, and lounging around the house after a long day at work.<b> </b>If I could wear them to work, I probably would.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>10. Sunshine!</b><br />
My moods are <i>greatly </i>affected by the<b> </b>seasons and weather. Bright, sunshiny days cheer me up and pull me out of whatever funk I might be in, which is why I'm so glad my 2nd and 3rd trimesters are occurring during the sunniest times of year. I couldn't imagine having to be moody and uncomfortable during late fall and the long, depressing months of winter. Bring on the sun, Mother Nature, bring on the sun!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">p.s. All of these opinions are mine. I was in no way compensated for writing good stuff about any of the above good products. </span></div></div></div></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-45246050848657820562011-04-11T16:50:00.000-04:002011-04-11T16:50:06.607-04:00Finding My Maternity Style (or lackthere of)Let's be honest, while maternity clothing has come a looong way from our mother's prego-wear, and certainly from our grandmother's, there is still a lot left to be desired when it comes to maternity shopping. I, for one, am pretty fed-up with all the tent-like tops and less-than appealing elastic banded pants. My sense of style has always tended towards the relaxed, laid-back side. Thanks to Hollywood and the baby-bump craze, there are definitely fashionable baby-bump clothing out there for almost every style, however, unless you've got the pocketbook of a celebrity, it might be hard to find <i>affordable</i> clothing that best reflects you. I know I've been having a heck of a time trying to find maternity wear that fits my personal style. So I've been improvising.<br />
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Here's what I wore today...<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVf26GnRT6I_iEDSZ6Nu3shl-cdTdXKZJOgR8eeX4DgH5FplIVNhfOWpuXs61frZbGh5CWXe0zqgb0iKD3Tu_mUoECVt0GDpF87zgGBC_Cix5kxf553T4SM4mIk8cSCp-6vRQMHzdiUl7x/s1600/DSCN3350.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVf26GnRT6I_iEDSZ6Nu3shl-cdTdXKZJOgR8eeX4DgH5FplIVNhfOWpuXs61frZbGh5CWXe0zqgb0iKD3Tu_mUoECVt0GDpF87zgGBC_Cix5kxf553T4SM4mIk8cSCp-6vRQMHzdiUl7x/s640/DSCN3350.JPG" width="227" /></a></div><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Please forgive the poor quality of this photo.</span></i><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tank:</span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.calvinklein.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4335787">Lace Trim Camisole</a> from Calvin Klein; on sale approx. $12</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sweater:</span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Long-Sleeved Crochet Sweater from <a href="http://www.motherhood.com/">Motherhood Maternity</a>; approx. $35</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Skirt: </span></span></b><a href="http://www.downeastbasics.com/sambaskirt.aspx"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Samba Skirt</span></span></a><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">from DownEast Basics; $22</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Necklace:</span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> A graduation gift purchased from Etsy seller <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/riskybeads">Risky Beads</a>; Free (for me)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Shoes: </span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">a pair I've had for so long I couldn't even begin to tell you where I got them from</span></span></div></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-80390714062872174282011-04-02T20:59:00.000-04:002011-04-02T20:59:13.605-04:00Going Ga Ga for GirlyI don't know if it's the additional female hormones in my body or if it's just my heart softening a bit, but I'm falling head over heels in love with some <i>very girly </i>outfits (something that I thought I would always be against). Check out some of the items that have recently caught my eye.<br />
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<a href="http://www.zulily.com/index.php/bish-engl-smck-red.html">One</a>, <a href="http://www.zulily.com/index.php/bubble-g-cunning-cats-yell09.html">Two</a> & <a href="http://www.zulily.com/index.php/yellow-floral-print-english-short-sleeve-bishop-dress-toddler-girls.html">Three</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.gymboree.com/shop/dept_item.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524445998025&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306231106&bmUID=1301790549391&productSizeSelected=0&fit_type=">One</a>, <a href="http://www.gymboree.com/shop/dept_item.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524445997714&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306231106&bmUID=1301790549393&productSizeSelected=0&fit_type=">Two</a> & <a href="http://www.gymboree.com/shop/dept_item.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524445997933&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306231106&bmUID=1301790549391&productSizeSelected=0&fit_type=">Three</a><br />
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And what collection would be complete without a stop at Etsy?<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71350378/pocket-full-of-posies-vintage-floral?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_type=all&ga_includes[0]=tags&ga_search_query=smocking&ga_facet=">One</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68546159/vintage-60s-seersucker-sailboat-dress-3?ref=sr_gallery_4&ga_search_query=baby+girl+dresses&ga_noautofacet=1&ga_page=15&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">Two</a> & <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70095110/vintage-smocked-baby-dress-with-tiny?ref=sr_gallery_29&ga_search_query=baby+girl+dresses&ga_noautofacet=1&ga_page=7&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">Three</a><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Note to Some Etsy Sellers: How about working on the quality of some of your photos? Especially the ones for you vintage dresses? Ever hear of natural lighting?)</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">I have yet to purchase anything for the baby-to-be, which is probably (most likely) a good thing. I'm afraid once I start, I'll be unable to stop!</div></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-89508646548404338202011-03-22T18:46:00.000-04:002011-03-22T18:46:02.869-04:00Nursery InspirationWith a little one on the way, I've been hitting the web in search of some inspiration for our nursery decor. I'm not one to be swayed by the pre-packaged, matchey-matchey, themed sets you can find at most retailers. Staying true to my personal style, I'm looking for more of an eclectic, DIY, retro, hand-me-down, revamp kind of look. If that makes any sense.<br />
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Here are some nurseries that have really caught my eye.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I think browsing for nursery inspiration has become my new obsession, which (and I'm sure my sister will agree) is better than my previous one, browsing for baby shower ideas. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">And if you liked this post, be sure to stay tuned. There will be plenty more to follow. Trust me.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Sources:</div><div style="text-align: left;">1, 4, & 6 via <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/search/label/Nursery">House of Turquoise</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">2, 3, & 5 via <a href="http://www.monpetitamourblog.com/search/label/nursery%20inspiration">mon petit amour</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">7, 8, 9, & 10 via <a href="http://gallery.projectnursery.com/most-recent/?browse=nursery">Project Nursery</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079410597903000190.post-7329980937934853782011-02-20T21:58:00.000-05:002011-02-20T21:58:50.207-05:0010 Things I LoveOne of my favorite design bloggers, Elsie at <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/">A Beautiful Mess</a>, does a recurring Sunday post, <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/10-things-i-love-sunday/">10 Things I Love Sunday</a>. Since becoming an avid reader of her blog nearly a year ago, I have become so inspired by her sense of design. I'm also inspired to create my own "<a href="http://bitterblonde.blogspot.com/search/label/10%20Things">10 Things I Love</a>" post. Enjoy!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPBbay-gK1GTLX5aSTPBf2ld_Q4lNrTGwBC5jkKD7-_FODj5ykEB0mzaMqTJ9zwtpuoPHWaa57M3HhCgtvK3L4_HZ_aYxsjhyphenhyphenfq2aWsRHEgALfqqctaoE3Z3XONEfIVs8HGQhEQgt5Rle/s1600/madeleine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPBbay-gK1GTLX5aSTPBf2ld_Q4lNrTGwBC5jkKD7-_FODj5ykEB0mzaMqTJ9zwtpuoPHWaa57M3HhCgtvK3L4_HZ_aYxsjhyphenhyphenfq2aWsRHEgALfqqctaoE3Z3XONEfIVs8HGQhEQgt5Rle/s320/madeleine.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> 1. The <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20353710&pushId=A_FURN_FURNITURE&popId=APARTMENT&navCount=90&navAction=push&itemCount=80&itemdescription=true&parentid=A_FURN_FURNITURE&startValue=1&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority">Madeline</a> chair from Urban Outfitters</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/AVvXsEgNOvWhZqivVI9ayjVBHf9RyaqUnuJs3AYrtT32e4eDBg12SGViNZKMb0IHr9FPj8b8oJkfiNnipRsAHJ7jT1lnZN_T4A4uPnZjlbnuNxkXJQ3btlCUwWlsBQtSkf601IL1BvdElhv_Zj_e/s1600/owltooth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOvWhZqivVI9ayjVBHf9RyaqUnuJs3AYrtT32e4eDBg12SGViNZKMb0IHr9FPj8b8oJkfiNnipRsAHJ7jT1lnZN_T4A4uPnZjlbnuNxkXJQ3btlCUwWlsBQtSkf601IL1BvdElhv_Zj_e/s320/owltooth.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. This <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=19496256&pushId=A_ENT_GAMES_CLASSICS&popId=A_ENT_GAMES&navCount=414&navAction=jump&itemCount=80&itemdescription=true&parentid=A_ENT_GAMES_CLASSICS&startValue=1&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority">owl toothbrush holder</a>, also from Urban Outfitters. So precious!</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/AVvXsEjit7GP9kWHVPjYuVV3kmVlpRNKWPC5wO2GN8SJ3roH8YQ4pLhGEfWeRT8C9l7Y64mVcwKI90gJD2Klse_cc9kDbW9SIdudasuja_Lx66v5zLC33-AThSU6tHKgWfbCnHcbFZOSVeKA85G9/s1600/TF-MyLittleChickadee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjit7GP9kWHVPjYuVV3kmVlpRNKWPC5wO2GN8SJ3roH8YQ4pLhGEfWeRT8C9l7Y64mVcwKI90gJD2Klse_cc9kDbW9SIdudasuja_Lx66v5zLC33-AThSU6tHKgWfbCnHcbFZOSVeKA85G9/s1600/TF-MyLittleChickadee.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. My Valentine's Day flowers (<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>photo above is not of my flowers. Mine were more yellow and prettier</i></span>). </div><div style="text-align: center;">I was having an emotional day, and the arrival of these at the door really brightened my day (and my face)!</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/AVvXsEgx0AlC6x9M-vt2W1ILSEcAQh5xg4ihvXs_GHeKo6gELDtrYWQlK-6n3AUFf4weduAsboIYU0ARrClUxjYY2mQ7Yhiy8ZaEaazcMQiHCtiGTfWuWfJGTocpmll3ph2benpL7pi82AOCJY9G/s1600/bookdisplay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx0AlC6x9M-vt2W1ILSEcAQh5xg4ihvXs_GHeKo6gELDtrYWQlK-6n3AUFf4weduAsboIYU0ARrClUxjYY2mQ7Yhiy8ZaEaazcMQiHCtiGTfWuWfJGTocpmll3ph2benpL7pi82AOCJY9G/s320/bookdisplay.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">5. This nursery's awesome library by <a href="http://www.elizabethsullivandesign.com/Home_Page.html">Elizabeth Sullivan Design</a>, found via <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2010/11/elizabeth-sullivan-design.html">House of Turquoise</a>.</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/AVvXsEid7CQkmq4YX7bJ5bgq56pZfq6hVmjSA9QOFh6vr-NtfvrZ7Ksqwe-Exh2EPT7dC4AJb6cXqc_cMysLC9cbg6K_EI7O0hn4l2QRSX2jx_qdHNvNjkEfBTq7b1VgNzT6zc1yqJ2GI81n7AO3/s1600/lunchbag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid7CQkmq4YX7bJ5bgq56pZfq6hVmjSA9QOFh6vr-NtfvrZ7Ksqwe-Exh2EPT7dC4AJb6cXqc_cMysLC9cbg6K_EI7O0hn4l2QRSX2jx_qdHNvNjkEfBTq7b1VgNzT6zc1yqJ2GI81n7AO3/s320/lunchbag.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">6. This pretty lunch bag by Etsy seller, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/44182111">ThePattyPanShop</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IAbaib2CJ5Q" title="YouTube video player" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">7. "Rock 'n' Roll" by <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thesounds">The Sounds</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xyWoZD5xfM8" title="YouTube video player" width="640"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">8. "True Affection" by <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theblowus">The Blow</a></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/AVvXsEjxz5eAWQU2pchTHjr2jEU8ASFz9KE88pYnqMz37Z-PUhqa1XlooAW5-0fdw3yqjcu5HzNE5tmjLWiMGNy0H_RlMg0U8bGyviwC3Fzok7nguMfzPHU-o8ddOAkvfRNRfDCAWsSJWiqZb_Us/s1600/clock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxz5eAWQU2pchTHjr2jEU8ASFz9KE88pYnqMz37Z-PUhqa1XlooAW5-0fdw3yqjcu5HzNE5tmjLWiMGNy0H_RlMg0U8bGyviwC3Fzok7nguMfzPHU-o8ddOAkvfRNRfDCAWsSJWiqZb_Us/s320/clock.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">9. This delicate clock from Etsy seller <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68319593/its-my-forest-clock-ivory">Decoylab</a>.</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/AVvXsEjm-5nWkk5bW_F6FvJBwmF7Od4mevOsWox4WnFHcdSRTjEmed9VW8U4unjo7mlp4eFIgvF5O2LtZg9Un_Z0UMu4GAdbqq4VKwBMDBgzsTTn4cUelnkZ3KFzYlwaAZnRd9n8ywMiTekHu8BH/s1600/brooch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-5nWkk5bW_F6FvJBwmF7Od4mevOsWox4WnFHcdSRTjEmed9VW8U4unjo7mlp4eFIgvF5O2LtZg9Un_Z0UMu4GAdbqq4VKwBMDBgzsTTn4cUelnkZ3KFzYlwaAZnRd9n8ywMiTekHu8BH/s320/brooch.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">10. This too cute brooch found via<a href="http://www.curiosityshoppeonline.com/volumebrooch.html"> The Curiosity Shoppe</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh how I wish my students actually came with these!</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429718256691772971noreply@blogger.com1